Aug 11, 2011
25 years of Victory- Chitchat with Venkatesh...!!!
It has been 25 years since Victory Venkatesh entered the Telugu Film Industry. And what a glorious 25 years they have been. He made us laugh, he made us cry. He fought the bad guys, saved damsels in distress and every once in a while, played a social reformer. Whatever the role, Venkatesh lived it.
In a session held at Ramanaidu Studios, Venkatesh interacted with the press and spoke about his life and career. The actor was at his humorous best and spoke with a lot of clarity about what he wants to do with his life.
Some excerpts
“I thank all my Producers, Directors, members of production teams, my Fans and members of the press for being with me during these 25 years. I would not have been here without you. Every single one of you has contributed to my success.”
“I am very fortunate because people accepted me in my first film itself. Otherwise, I would not have been very interested. The love and acceptance convinced me that this is where I belong. Fans have always encouraged me very well. My fans are different from other regular fans because they are not very particular about records. That has helped me a lot.”
Q. What are your future Projects?
A) “I will soon do a film with Mahesh Babu. Both of us have decided on it. We are yet to finalize a few small things and the announcement will be made once its done. I will be doing a film with Dasarath soon.”
Q. How is it that you have always been lucky with the media?
A) Laughs. “I respected all of you and I have always maintained a healthy relationship with everyone. I never hurt any of you knowingly so I guess thats why all of you treated me so well.”
Q.Do you have any particular dream roles?
A) I am 50 years old now. I want to experiment. I would like to portray more mature characters. I know that my best is yet to come. You have not seen what I am truly capable of and I am waiting for the right scripts and directors to bring that out in me. I will even do a villain role if the script excites me.
Q. Why are Telugu Films lagging behind Tamil and Hindi films?
A). We are not lagging behind. Our heroes are on par with any industry. Especially the youngsters. They have such prodigious talent and look at how well they are dancing. We just need more talent in the form of directors and script writers. We need directors who can challenge convention. Slowly things are changing. We are getting new people and some ideas are promising.
Ramanaidu Film School and Annapoorna Film School are steps in that direction. They are investments for the future of our cinema. It is just a matter of time before our films eclipse films from the south as well as from Bollywood.
Q. What was the most important thing you learnt from your dad?
A. I learnt the importance of being positive. We should never dwell on our achievements or our failures for too long. We should just move on. My dad has also taught me the importance of being friendly and helpful. I am fortunate to have had someone like him as my dad.
Q. What about Vivekananda?
A. Vivekananda is going to happen for sure. The movie will start in October 2012 and I am yet to finalize the director. The announcement will be made after everything is concrete. But I will do the film for sure.
Q. What are the major highs and lows of your career?
A. I dont consider them to be highs and lows. Everything happens for a reason. Sometimes, we look for things which arent suitable for us and sometimes, things which are suitable come looking for us. I was supposed to do Maniratnam’s Roja. After everything was finalized, I was injured and that put me out of action for a while. As a result, the role went to Aravind Swamy.
But because of that injury, I was able to focus on scripts like Suryavamsham etc. So I have no regrets.
Q. Bodyguard is a remake. Anything to say about that?
A. There is freshness in the way the movie is going to be shown. The love story is also unique and I have thoroughly enjoyed doing the movie. I am sure the audience will appreciate me for the role.
Q. When will your National Award come?
A. Laughs. ” I dont plan for awards. That is not my style.They will come if they have to come and when they have to come.”
And the versatile actor signed off by saying “The Telugu Film Industry has the best fans when compared to all other industries. We are Lucky.”
We wish Victory Venkatesh the very best and hope he continues to rock for the next 25 years as well.
Aug 10, 2011
Parvathi Melton as Item Girl in DOOKUDU..!!!
Parvathi Melton was to act with Mahesh Babu in Khaleja as the heroine but she missed the chance to Anushka. After that she went into hibernation for a brief period and she is back with a bang now. Armed with much fitter body, she is set to put the screens on fire as an item bomb. This stunning beauty is doing a raunchy song in Mahesh Babu’s latest movie, Dookudu.
On a special request from director Srinu Vytla, Parvathi readily agreed to do this special song composed by Taman. She might have missed the chance to act with Mahesh in Khaleja but she at least got this opportunity to shake legs with the superstar in a song this time.
On a special request from director Srinu Vytla, Parvathi readily agreed to do this special song composed by Taman. She might have missed the chance to act with Mahesh in Khaleja but she at least got this opportunity to shake legs with the superstar in a song this time.
KANDIREEGA Vs DHADA (AUG 12 & AUG 11).
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S S Thaman strikes again with BUSINESS MAN !
Music director, SS Thaman is the current sensation in Telugu film industry. Now, he has bagged another big offer with none other than Mahesh Babu and Puri Jagannadh! Yesterday, Thaman revealed that he’s going to compose music for Mahesh Babu’s next film – The Business Man, which will be directed by Puri Jagannadh. He recently met Puri Jagannadh in Mumbai and has already begun working on the film’s music. The Businessman also stars Kajal Aggarwal and the shooting will begin from September onwards. Abhishek Bachchan is going to star in the Hindi version.
Thaman’s tunes in Ravi Teja’s 2009 flick Kick became so popular that in the past two years, he has become one of the most sought after music directors in the industry. In the recent few months, he had composed music for Brindavanam, Ragada, Mirapakay, Veera, Kanchana and Kandireega. His next big audio release in Mahesh Babu’s Dookudu and in Tamil, it’s Vandhan Vendran starring Jiiva, Taapsee.
Mind blowing fights in Raccha!
Ramcharan Teja’s upcoming movie Raccha is currently going full speed ahead with its shoot. The movie is being shot in exotic locales like Sri Lanka and Bangkok.
The movie is said to contain some superb action sequences and this was confirmed by none other than Ram Charan Tej himself.
“starting my first fight in racha tomo.i was told there r mind blowing stunts i’ll be doin.cant wait to shoot and hope i dont get blowed
” is what he posted on his twitter page.
“starting my first fight in racha tomo.i was told there r mind blowing stunts i’ll be doin.cant wait to shoot and hope i dont get blowed
” is what he posted on his twitter page.Sampath Nandi is the director of this film and Ram Charan pairs up with voluptuous beauty Tamanna for this action entertainer. Music is being scored by Mani Sharma and Paruchuri Brothers are taking care of the dialogues. Raccha is expected to be ready for the Sankranthi holidays.
Official Mahesh Babu Ipad application...!!!
This is the link for Official Mahesh's Ipad app developed by Vegas Entertainment which promises to deliver every thing about the Prince
http://itunes.apple.com/in/app/prince-mahesh/id454228388?mt=8&ls=1
http://itunes.apple.com/in/app/prince-mahesh/id454228388?mt=8&ls=1
INTERVIEW :: Andrea Jeremiah(Yuganiki Okkadu FAME)...!!!
Andrea Jeremiah is a Chennai based actress and singer. She shot to fame withYuganiki Okkadu and she also sang the hit number Jara Jara in NTR starrer Rakhi. This tall beauty now wants to step into Telugu films. In Hyderabad shooting for a Tamil movie, she talks to media......
Tell us about yourself ?
Born and brought up in Chennai, I graduated from Christian College. Apart from modeling I was very much into stage plays and singing for bands. I was the first model for Miranda in South India.
How did you land in films?
It just happened. Harris Jayaraj introduced me as play back singer in Gowtham Menon's Kakha Kakha (later remade in Telugu with Venkatesh as Gharshana). I don't know why he chose to cast me as heroine in his film. He gave me break as actress in a Tamil film ( Pachaikili Muthucharam), which helped landing in Selva's film Yuganiki Okkadu .
Tell us about yourself ?
Born and brought up in Chennai, I graduated from Christian College. Apart from modeling I was very much into stage plays and singing for bands. I was the first model for Miranda in South India.
How did you land in films?
It just happened. Harris Jayaraj introduced me as play back singer in Gowtham Menon's Kakha Kakha (later remade in Telugu with Venkatesh as Gharshana). I don't know why he chose to cast me as heroine in his film. He gave me break as actress in a Tamil film ( Pachaikili Muthucharam), which helped landing in Selva's film Yuganiki Okkadu .
You also sang a song in Telugu!Yes, Devi Sri Prasad introduced me to Telugu with Rakhi. I sang that popular number "Jara Jara.." Unfortunately I was not offered many songs thereafter.
So you are planning to act in Telugu films?
If I get offers I would love to take up Telugu projects. It is nice that Telugu audiences made a heroine-oriented film like Arundhati such a huge success. It would be nice to part of this industry that encourages talent and gives platform to heroines to excel in.
So you are planning to act in Telugu films?
If I get offers I would love to take up Telugu projects. It is nice that Telugu audiences made a heroine-oriented film like Arundhati such a huge success. It would be nice to part of this industry that encourages talent and gives platform to heroines to excel in.
Did anyone approach you after the success of Yuganiki Okkadu?
No, not really. But I am now looking forward to work.
Current films..
Shooting for a movie with Ajith sir here in Hyderabad now.
No, not really. But I am now looking forward to work.
Current films..
Shooting for a movie with Ajith sir here in Hyderabad now.
How do you find Hyderabad city?
It is beautiful and modern city; I love the roads here. I have shot for many days forYuganiki Okkadu here in the city and I regularly visit the city. I like Hyderabad, but Chennai city is my first love.
It is beautiful and modern city; I love the roads here. I have shot for many days forYuganiki Okkadu here in the city and I regularly visit the city. I like Hyderabad, but Chennai city is my first love.
Will you do glam roles?
Yes, why not. Glam show is not as bad as everyone makes it out. A director can show a lady vulgarly even if she is fully clothed. The point is to present her it in aesthetic manner.
What is your passion - singing or acting?
Obviously music comes first. Want to continue acting profession along with it.
Who are your favourite actresses?
Audrey Hepburn and Kate Winslet.
Yes, why not. Glam show is not as bad as everyone makes it out. A director can show a lady vulgarly even if she is fully clothed. The point is to present her it in aesthetic manner.
What is your passion - singing or acting?
Obviously music comes first. Want to continue acting profession along with it.
Who are your favourite actresses?
Audrey Hepburn and Kate Winslet.
Aug 9, 2011
'The Dirty Picture'on Smitha's birthday...!!!
The Dirty Picture , a kind of bio-pic of late sexy siren Silk Smitha, is set to release on December 2nd this year. December 2 is Silk Smitha's birthday. Produced by Balaji Pictures, the film is to be released in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil. Currently, the movie's shooting is being done at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad.
Vidya Balan essays the role of Silk Smitha whose life was full of controversies. Milan Luthria is the director of this movie.
Vidya Balan essays the role of Silk Smitha whose life was full of controversies. Milan Luthria is the director of this movie.
Dookudu Overseas by 14 Reels Entertainment Pvt Ltd...!!!
Much awaited Superstar Mahesh’s “DOOKUDU – Daring & Dashing” is releasing in Overseas by 14 Reels Entertainment Pvt Ltd through FICUS.
Dookudu is an action, family entertainer with prime emphasis on action,emotion and entertainment.
Superstar Mahesh is going to enthrall his fans and audience alike with his SUPERB IMPECCABLE Performance in DOOKUDU.
DOOKUDU is shot lavishly in various locales and is the first telugu movie to be shot in Istanbul city, Turkey. It is also shot in Dubai,Switzerland,Gujarat and Mumbai.
The movie has a huge supporting starcast including Samantha, Prakash Raj, Sonu Sood, Suman, Brahmanandam, Kota,Naazar, M.S.Narayana, Shayaji Shinde, Master Bharath, Aditya Menon, Vennela Kishore, Subbaraju etc.
Srinu Vaitla known for providing commercial entertainers is coming now showcasing a new dimension of ACTION ENTERTAINMENT utilizing Superstar’s amazing timing. Story by GopiMohan and dialogues by Kona Venkat are going to be a major asset for the movie. Music By Thaman is going to be one of the major highlight. Cinematography by GUHAN after Athadu is a huge plus.
14 Reels Entertainment which produced Namo venkatesa before is leaving no stones in the making of DOOKUDU to be a Visual Extravaganza.
COUNTDOWN BEGINS…………
COUNTDOWN BEGINS…………
Ficus thanks the producers Ram,Gopi and Anil for giving us this opportunity to distribute DOOKUDU in Overseas on behalf of 14 Reels Entertainment.
All interested in screening this movie in your respective areas
Please Contact
Harish Sajja — 4043979990 ,
ficusmovie@gmail.com
Harish Sajja — 4043979990 ,
ficusmovie@gmail.com
Aug 8, 2011
Nayanthara converts to Hinduism for Prabhu Deva...!!!
On Sunday, August 7, Nayanthara stepped into Arya Samaj Temple in Chennai much to the surprise of those who have been keeping track of her personal life. It’s a known fact that she’s going to marry her beau, choreographer-turned-director Prabhu Deva in near future and speculation was rife that Nayanthara ‘might’ convert to Hinduism. Now, she has indeed converted to Hinduism. She was born in a Christian Family and her original name is Diana Mariam Kurian but later assumed a screen name – Nayanthara. She has, reportedly, gone through *Shuddhi Karma*, a procedure involving a Vedic purification and a Homan where Nayan chanted the hymns from Veda and Gayathri mantra under the guidance of the priest. After this ceremony, a certificate of conversion to Hinduism was given to her. She told a leading Chennai based website that conversion to Hinduism was a personal decision. However, neither Prabhu Deva nor Nayanthara have confirmed when exactly they are going to marry. Recently, Nayanthara broke down on the last day of Sri Ramarajyam’s shooting and industry sources say that it might be her last film since she was to take a break from movies completely.
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