Trisha talks philosophy

Trisha, who till last year ruled the box-office in the South, pairing up with top heroes, now finds herself in a gloomy situation now. Facing stiff competition from Ileana, Anushka in Tollywood and Asin, Shreya in Tamil, Trisha is struggling to get good offers.

Already with a row of consecutive debacles, film makers are shying away from her. Another reason being her remuneration; She reportedly charges a lot more than her counter-parts.

With very few offers at hand, Trisha is getting all philosophical now. ‘Its heroes realm now. Heroines have very little influence” she says. She further adds “Filmmakers do not value heroines if their films fail. If a movie is a success, they pour compliments and hurl brickbats if it flops”.

Trisha says she is going to be very selective and do only performance oriented roles from now onwards. Heroines’ life on screen is very less these days and Trisha sure does know about it. If only she can realize it soon and start seeing the bright side of it.

Source: Andra cafe

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'I did some bad films at the start of my career' - Veda

Veda is looking up and looking good as she continues on with her journey to the top of the heap.

Archana has travelled a long way from the top of the alphabet to being Veda. And she is loving it. "Old friends still call me Archana, but at work, within the fraternity, I am Veda.

I adopted the name because a director of one of my initial films pointed out that there was already somebody in the industry who shares the name I was born with, and by the time I figured out that I might actually like Archana better, people had started to recognise me as Veda, and now there is no going back," she says casually.

In Bangalore currently, shooting for a film with actors like Girish Karnad and Atul Kulkarni, Veda is upbeat, "I did some bad films at the start of my career but now things are falling into place.

I am really excited about this Kannada project, and about my upcoming Telugu film, Bank. I have also just wrapped up a Telugu song for a big banner and a big movie that I can't really talk about till the producers announce it in the press."

Clearly, she has made up for a less than satisfactory start. Especially with hits like Saamanyudu with Jagapathi Babu and Sri Ramadasu with Nagarjuna in her track record.

The daughter of a television personality and dancer, Veda says, "Mum's been the pillar all along. She's been by me, and we are jamming together too. We did a dance recital in Kalahasti last week and have a big ballet lined up for mid-April in Hyderabad."
With all that's going on, Veda is clear about one thing, "It's important to be really successful in Tollywood. My roots are here, and Hyderabad is my city."

Source: Hyderabad Times

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MS Raju's son to enter films under Teja's direction

It has become very common for the sons entering the film industry to continue the legacy of their fathers. Mega Star Chiranjeevi's son Mega Power Star Ram Charan Tej is going to be introduced to the films this year.

Likewise, Nagarjuna's son Naga Chaitanya will also make his debut appearance this year. Meanwhile, Mega Movie Maker MS Raju, who had produced several successful films like 'Manasantha Nuvve, Okkadu, Varsham and Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana' is also planning to introduce his son Sumanth as hero.

It is learnt that sensational director Teja, who gave bit hits like 'Chitram, Nuvvu Nenu, Jayam and Lakshmi Kalyanam' is going to direct the film.

Presently efforts are on to select new faces for the character artistes in the film and it is further learnt that the producer is planning to release an advertisement also in the magazines for the same.

However selection of the heroine was kept pending.

The film would go to sets very soon.

Source: India Glitz

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Sada gets a role in 'Shankar Dada Zindabad'

The regular shooting of 'Shankar Dada Zindabad' directed by Prabhudeva and produced by Ravishankar Prasad and Gemini Kiran on the banner of Gemini Film Circuits with Chiranjeevi in the lead role is in brisk progress.

The film is being made as a sequel to 'Shankar Dada MBBS' and is the remake of Bollywood hit film 'Lage Raho Munnabhai'.

It is reliably learnt that Sada, who made her debut with 'Jayam' and became popular in a sensational film like 'Aparichitudu' had got an opportunity to play a special role in this movie.

However, the heroine of the film is yet to be decide. It may be mentioned here that Srikanth is playing the role of 'Circuit' in the film, while Devisri Prasad is providing tunes.

Source: India Glitz

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'Aata' team is on a high

Among the major expectations that Tollywood has is on Aata. This may perhaps end up as the movie of the season as and when it releases.

With MS Raju making a concerted effort to make the movie a big one, the entire team is working doubly hard to make it a success.

The film’s hero Siddharth has almost vanished from the public radar as he is nowhere to be seen. Report say that he is slogging it out with a rare zeal for the movie.

Ileana, the film’s heroine, is also very focussed. She feels that Aata has all the ingredients to be a cult hit.

Director V N Aditya is also on a high. Having been blessed with a boy recently, the director is more thrilled than ever. Aata will be a very different kind of movie, he says.

Siddharth, after Bommarillu’s phenomenal success, was not to be seen anywhere.

But Aata will hopefully prove to be worth all the effort.
Source: IndiaGlitz

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NTR's Yamadonga

Young star hero NTR is certainly happy over his Rakhi success, which came after a long time. However this time he is really confident about his upcoming movie �Yamadonga�.

Back with the lucky combination of Rajamouli and Keeravani, Yamadonga is set in a Socio-Fantasy theme. The shooting of the movie is going on briskly at Ramoji Film City.

The movie will also contain scenes of the Legendary NTR with the help of some mesmerizing graphics. Huge extravagant sets have been erected for the movie which will also feature Mohan Babu as Yama and close to half-dozen heroines!
Source: Andhra Cafe


Update: 'Yamadonga' shoots important scenes

Some key scenes of the film 'Yamadonga' directed and produced by SS Rajamouli on the banner of Viswamitra Creations with NTR, Priyamani and Mamata Mohandas in the lead, are being shot presently.

The shooting of this socio-fantasy film is going on at a brisk pace. Noted artiste and dialogue king Dr Mohanbabu is playing the role of Yama Dharma Raju.

Presently a huge Yamalokam set was erected at Ramoji Film City in which the shooting of the film is progressing.

MM Keeravani is giving tunes for this movie and the film is slated for release on July 9.
Source: IndiaGlitz

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After Chiranjeevi, its Mahesh Babu

Megastar Chiranjeevi who is the brand ambassador for Cola company Thums up, has declined the company’s offer for further extension. Apparently, due to the ‘pesticide’ controversy on the colas that raged throughout the nation.

With Chiranjeevi turning down the offer, It is learnt that Thums Up has signed up Prince Mahesh Babu to replace the Megastar as their brand ambassador.

It is evident that since Pokiri, Mahesh Babu’s popularity has skyrocketed and Thums Up wants to avail of his immense popularity to sell their product.

Pawan Kalyan had also endorsed for Pepsi sometime back, including other south stars like Surya, Madhavan, Trisha and Asin who have also worked as brand ambassadors for various products.
Source: Andhracafe

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Amrita Rao to Act in Telugu Film

Vivah lead actor Amrita Rao will soon star in a Telugu film opposite popular film actor Mahesh Babu.

Sources say Rao was being wooed by many Telugu producers who wanted to cast her in their films. She has finally accepted one offer, add sources, for a lucrative remuneration of Rs 10 million (Rs one crore). The film is titled Atithi.
Source: Businessofcinema.com

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