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Aug 14, 2011
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Surgery for Allu Arjun...!!!
Allu Arjun hurt during the shoot of Arya 2 in the shoulders and he took immediate treatment for the injury then but the problem is still haunting him. During the shoot of Badrinath , while doing the complicated steps for the floor song, the pain in the shoulder resurfaced, so the doctors suggested that surgery is the only option. So he is leaving for Perth in Australia this night (Sunday, August 14, 2011) and will be staying for more than a month and take rest after the surgery there. The hospital in the Perth is famous for this kind of surgeries, sources told us.
So, Allu Arjun’s film in the direction of Trivikram will go to the floors only in October once he completely recuperates from the post-surgery pain.
So, Allu Arjun’s film in the direction of Trivikram will go to the floors only in October once he completely recuperates from the post-surgery pain.
Nagarjuna's guest role in 'Aadishankaracharya'...!!!
Nagarjuna has long association with writer J K Bharavi who penned two of Nagarjuna's super hit devotional movies - Annamayya and Sri Ramadasu . So when J K Bharavi requested Nagarjuna to do a guest appearance in the writer's directorial venture - Aadi Shankaracharya , Nagarjuna immediately said yes to it.
Aadi Shankaracharya chronicles the life of the famous Dharmic leader Jagadguru Aadi Shankaracharya and presents his doctrine of Advaitam.
"It has been my dream to see my favorite actor in this role and I am glad that he's agreed to essay the character," Bharavi said.
"As an Indian it is my dharma to back up this movie," Nag said.
In the movie Kaushik plays the role of Aadi Shankaracharya and the movie's cast includes Dr.Srihari, Suman and Jayaprada.
Aadi Shankaracharya chronicles the life of the famous Dharmic leader Jagadguru Aadi Shankaracharya and presents his doctrine of Advaitam.
"It has been my dream to see my favorite actor in this role and I am glad that he's agreed to essay the character," Bharavi said.
"As an Indian it is my dharma to back up this movie," Nag said.
In the movie Kaushik plays the role of Aadi Shankaracharya and the movie's cast includes Dr.Srihari, Suman and Jayaprada.
Aug 12, 2011
Amala Paul(Nanna FAME) opp. Naga Chaitanya...!!!
Offers are raining on Amala Paul of Nanna fame. This Kerala Kutty has already bagged two big films in Tamil. And now she is stepping into Ram Gopal Varma's production Bejawada Rowdilu opposite Naga Chaitanya. She has just signed the film and will join the movie’s shoot from next week. Bejawada Rowdilu is being directed by newcomer Vivek Krishna and majority of the movie was already canned on Naga Chaitanya and other actors in Vijayawada and surrounding areas.
Apart from Vikram's Nanna , Amala Paul acted in Tamil hits like Mynaa, etc
Apart from Vikram's Nanna , Amala Paul acted in Tamil hits like Mynaa, etc
Mahesh Babu Dookudu Audio @ AUG 18...!!!
Mahesh Babu forthcoming film Dookuduaudio release date has confirmed. The movie audio songs are all set to release on August 18 at Shilpakala Vedika, Hyderabad.Dookudu teaser will be released on August 9 while the theatrical trailer will be unveiled on August 18.
As per the earlier information the Makers are planning to release this comedy action entertainer on 31 August, in a way to cash the Ramzan Holiday and week end. MaheshBabu is reportedly playing the role of a tough cop in this film.
Samantha is paired up with Mahesh Babu in Dhookudu.Parvati Melton doing item song in this movie. Kona Venkat is penning the dialogues and Gopi Mohan is the story writer. Thaman is scoring music and Srinu Vytla is directing this movie on 14 Reels entertainment banner. Anil Sunkara, Ram Achanta, Gopichand Achanta are the producers.MAA TV bagged movie satellite rights by paying Rs 5.5 Cr.
As per the earlier information the Makers are planning to release this comedy action entertainer on 31 August, in a way to cash the Ramzan Holiday and week end. MaheshBabu is reportedly playing the role of a tough cop in this film.
Samantha is paired up with Mahesh Babu in Dhookudu.Parvati Melton doing item song in this movie. Kona Venkat is penning the dialogues and Gopi Mohan is the story writer. Thaman is scoring music and Srinu Vytla is directing this movie on 14 Reels entertainment banner. Anil Sunkara, Ram Achanta, Gopichand Achanta are the producers.MAA TV bagged movie satellite rights by paying Rs 5.5 Cr.
Kandireega - Cinema Review...!!!
Film: Kandireega
Cast: Ram, Hansika, Aksha, Sonu Sood, Swathi (guest role), Srinivasa Reddy, M. S. Narayana, Pragathi, Raghu Babu, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, Ajay, Chandra Mohan, Brahmanandam and others
Dialogues: Kona Venkat
Music: Taman S S
Cinematography: Andrew
Editing: Kotagiri Venkateshwara Rao
Executive producer: Mahendra
Produced by: Bellamkonda Suresh
Story and directed by: Santosh Srinivas
Release date: August 12, 2011
What's it about!
Bhavani (Sonu Sood) is a rowdy and he is in love with a student named Sruthi (Hansika). Bhavani makes sure that no body comes near to Sruthi, but the trouble is Sruthi loves an awara kind of Srinu (Ram) who doesn't care the power of Bhavani. To stop Srinu from seeing Sruthi, Bhavani kidnaps her and puts her in the house of another rowdy leader Rajanna (Jayaprakash Reddy). Srinu goes to this Rajanna's house, where another love story ensues with Rajanna's daughter Sandhya (Aksha) seeking attention of Srinu.
Analysis
Kandireega marks the debut of cinematographer Santosh Srinivas as director. The young director with the help of writer Kona Venkat plays the safe game - using time-tested elements like comedy, action and glamour in right proportions and incorporating dialogues that get claps and whistles from mass audiences. It is more of a mix of director Srinu Vytla brand of comedy and Vinayak's formula of mass elements. Especially the scenes of Chandramohan, M S Narayana, etc entering the house of Rajanna in the second half reminds you the scenes of Srinu Vytla's Ready.Ram with his energetic histrionics, performance makes the movie an entertainer.
Telugu audiences have seen these kind of movies and scenes umpteen times, yetKandireega doesn't give you boredom. That is where Kandireega scores. Though first half is breezy and entertaining, second half moves on predictable end and it is lengthy. Length of the film is a big problem.
Performances
Ram brings the liveliness to the movie and his histrionics with tint of comedy makes all the difference to otherwise regular movie. Especially in confrontational scenes with Sonu Sood, he shines. Like always, he is good at dance steps. Hansika has put on weight, yet she provides enough 'glamour quotient'. Aksha is good. Of all the films she has done, this role might give her more mileage. Colors Swathi does cameo appearance in a song. Sonu Sood appears mostly as comic bad guy than menacing villain. Sonu Sood actually has better role in the movie and he gives his best. Too many characters are there in the movie - senior actors like Jaya Prakaksh Reddy, Chandramohan, M S Narayana, etc have done their job well in those roles.
Some dialogues are hilarious but the writer has shown his strength in giving fresh touch to the regular scenes that provided laughter. Andrew' s visuals are bright and his camera work has brought richness to the film. "Champakmala.." song is best of the pick from the Taman's compositions for this film.
As a debutant director, Santosh Srinivas passes the muster. He succeeds in making the movie a mass entertainer.
Bottom-line!
Don't expect freshness from the film but if you are looking for time-pass entertainer,Kandireega satisfies you. Kandireega is poor Xerox copy of super hit Ready and other commercial entertainers, yet it provides enough comedy.
Rating: 3/5
Dialogues: Kona Venkat
Music: Taman S S
Cinematography: Andrew
Editing: Kotagiri Venkateshwara Rao
Executive producer: Mahendra
Produced by: Bellamkonda Suresh
Story and directed by: Santosh Srinivas
Release date: August 12, 2011
What's it about!
Bhavani (Sonu Sood) is a rowdy and he is in love with a student named Sruthi (Hansika). Bhavani makes sure that no body comes near to Sruthi, but the trouble is Sruthi loves an awara kind of Srinu (Ram) who doesn't care the power of Bhavani. To stop Srinu from seeing Sruthi, Bhavani kidnaps her and puts her in the house of another rowdy leader Rajanna (Jayaprakash Reddy). Srinu goes to this Rajanna's house, where another love story ensues with Rajanna's daughter Sandhya (Aksha) seeking attention of Srinu.
Analysis
Kandireega marks the debut of cinematographer Santosh Srinivas as director. The young director with the help of writer Kona Venkat plays the safe game - using time-tested elements like comedy, action and glamour in right proportions and incorporating dialogues that get claps and whistles from mass audiences. It is more of a mix of director Srinu Vytla brand of comedy and Vinayak's formula of mass elements. Especially the scenes of Chandramohan, M S Narayana, etc entering the house of Rajanna in the second half reminds you the scenes of Srinu Vytla's Ready.Ram with his energetic histrionics, performance makes the movie an entertainer.
Telugu audiences have seen these kind of movies and scenes umpteen times, yetKandireega doesn't give you boredom. That is where Kandireega scores. Though first half is breezy and entertaining, second half moves on predictable end and it is lengthy. Length of the film is a big problem.
Performances
Ram brings the liveliness to the movie and his histrionics with tint of comedy makes all the difference to otherwise regular movie. Especially in confrontational scenes with Sonu Sood, he shines. Like always, he is good at dance steps. Hansika has put on weight, yet she provides enough 'glamour quotient'. Aksha is good. Of all the films she has done, this role might give her more mileage. Colors Swathi does cameo appearance in a song. Sonu Sood appears mostly as comic bad guy than menacing villain. Sonu Sood actually has better role in the movie and he gives his best. Too many characters are there in the movie - senior actors like Jaya Prakaksh Reddy, Chandramohan, M S Narayana, etc have done their job well in those roles.
Some dialogues are hilarious but the writer has shown his strength in giving fresh touch to the regular scenes that provided laughter. Andrew' s visuals are bright and his camera work has brought richness to the film. "Champakmala.." song is best of the pick from the Taman's compositions for this film.
As a debutant director, Santosh Srinivas passes the muster. He succeeds in making the movie a mass entertainer.
Bottom-line!
Don't expect freshness from the film but if you are looking for time-pass entertainer,Kandireega satisfies you. Kandireega is poor Xerox copy of super hit Ready and other commercial entertainers, yet it provides enough comedy.
Rating: 3/5
Sri Rama Rajyam Audio @ AUG 15...!!!
Maestro Ilayaraja has given lilting musical score for veteran director Bapu's retelling of Ramayanam - Sri Ramarajyam . The teaser bits of the songs released are enough to proclaim that Ilayaraja's music is going to be the main highlight of this mythological movie. And the movie's music albums are to be unveiled at the Sanctum Sanatorium of Bhadradri Temple in Bhadrachalam on August 15th, 2011.
Along with the film's lead hero Nandamuri Balakrishna, director Bapu, producer Yalamanchi Saibabu, maestro Ilayaraja will also be attending the audio launch ceremony at the temple.
Producer Saibabu has already sent invitations to the ceremony of the Tollywood biggies and media men. The event is going to be broadcast on all news channels.
Along with the film's lead hero Nandamuri Balakrishna, director Bapu, producer Yalamanchi Saibabu, maestro Ilayaraja will also be attending the audio launch ceremony at the temple.
Producer Saibabu has already sent invitations to the ceremony of the Tollywood biggies and media men. The event is going to be broadcast on all news channels.
Aug 11, 2011
Wanted heroine for Prabhas's film...!!!
Anushka was the original heroine selected for Prabhas and Lawrence's Rebel , but she walked out of the project. Some say, she was sacked as Lawrence felt she's become too flabby. But sources close to Anushka say she had differences with director Lawrence and she herself quit from the project. Whatever be the reason, the film is left with no heroine. And director Lawrence is now trying to rope in another big actress to replace Anushka.
The movie is currently under progress as the unit is filming scenes that doesn't require the female actor.
The movie is currently under progress as the unit is filming scenes that doesn't require the female actor.
Venkatesh's Bodyguard first look...!!!
Venkatesh completes 25 years as actor on this August 14th. And the star is releasing his new film, Ganga The Bodyguard as Silver Jubilee Year's special. Remake of super hit Malayalam Bodyguard, Venkatesh's movie is in the last leg of production and is getting ready for grand release this Dussera.
Trisha and Saloni are playing as heroines and it is being directed by Gopichand Malineni (of Don Seenu fame). Kona Venkat pens the dialogues. Bellamkonda Suresh is the producer.
In the first look of the movie, Venkatesh is looking stylish and young. He plays the role of a bodyguard to the rich girl played by Trisha.
Trisha and Saloni are playing as heroines and it is being directed by Gopichand Malineni (of Don Seenu fame). Kona Venkat pens the dialogues. Bellamkonda Suresh is the producer.
In the first look of the movie, Venkatesh is looking stylish and young. He plays the role of a bodyguard to the rich girl played by Trisha.
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.
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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.
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