Telugu Film: 2007-04-08

Balayya's time off with kids

Nandamuri Balakrishna recently took some time off to be with children.

A group of children presented a dance programme during a function organised by Moser Baer, the second largest manufacturer of DVD and VCDs in the world.

The company recently forayed into entertainment business and decided to launch DVD and VCD collections of Telugu films.

Balakrishna inaugurated the Telugu titles. "We wanted to be in the entertainment business. We are offering DVDs and VCDs of Telugu films at lower prices," claimed the manager of the company, Danunjaya Varma.

Balakrishna praised the company's efforts saying it was good news for film lovers who wanted to build their own collections of Telugu films at home.

'Aadavari Maatalaku Ardhale Verule' for release on April 27

Post-production works are in brisk progress for 'Aadavari Maatalaku Ardhale Verule' directed by Sri Raghava and produced by Sanam Naga Ashokkumar and NV Prasad on the banner of Sri Saideva Productions with Victory Venkatesh and Trisha in the lead.

The film had recently completed its shooting. Dubbing is in final stages at Ramanaidu studio.

Sriram and Colours Swati are playing key roles in this family entertainer. A boy who moves around casually falls in love. What he did to win the love of the girl is the basic theme of this romantic love story.

Yuvan Shankar Raja scored tunes for the film and the music which was released into the market is getting a positive response.

The film has over 50 noted artistes in its cast and was made a total family entertainer. It is reliably learnt that the producer is making efforts to release the film on April 27.

It may be mentioned here that April 27 has a significance — the Pawan Kalyan's blockbuster 'Khushi' was released on the same day. Source: IndiaGlitz

I am lucky to work with Maheshbabu

Shooting of 'Athidi' directed by Y Surender Reddy and produced by G Rameshbabu on the banner of Sri Krishna Productions with Prince Maheshbabu in the lead is progressing well.

Bollywood girl Amritha Rao is playing heroine in this film.

Giving her reaction over her debut appearance on Telugu screen, Amritha Rao says, 'I have become popular with 'Fairever' advertisement. Later I did several other corporate ads. I am fortunate that my debut Hindi film was a big hit and got several offers from Bollywood. In the process, I got the offer to do a Telugu film. As there is a saying 'First is the best', my debut opportunity was a good film. I like the performance of Maheshbabu. He does a stylish acting. I saw his films, Athadu and Pokiri. He did a wonderful performance. I recently bought the 'Okkadu' DVD. Will watch it soon. In fact he is a very cooperative person. I feel I am so lucky to pair up with Mahesbabu in my debut film in Telugu.' Source: IndiaGlitz

Kamlini returns to Telugu

For a while it looked as if Kamlini Mukherjee had been avoiding films in Telugu with a vengeance. But our folks were consoling themselves because it isn't unusual for actresses to refuse offers from the language that had made them stars initially.

Now, Kamlini has proved them all wrong.

She has two new projects in Tamil with Prithviraj and director/actor Cheran.

But she has also found time to accept a new film in Telugu.

This one will have Allari Naresh in the lead role. There will be another hero too.

EVV Sathyanarayana is the director. He says that the film is heroine-centric and Kamlini Mukherjee has a strong role to play in it. Acclaimed director and script writer K Bhagyaraj is writing the script for this film.
Source: CineSouth

Sneha’s Crusade against Dowry

Beware all parents of eligible bachelor sons. Sneha will take you to task if you seek dowry for your son. Sneha has taken up a crusade to end the evil of the dowry system and teach everyone a lesson. She wants to open the eyes of everyone with her fight for a social cause.

Well, all this in reel life. She has agreed to act in a new film titled ‘Varakatnam’ which will be directed by Subbaiah. The film is also being mad simultaneously in Tamil as ABCD.
Source: Bharatwaves

Trisha becomes bold!

No this one is not about Trisha's onscreen appearances. We don't think she lacked courage to do something offbeat and unusual on the screen. This one is about her offscreen life.

When she made her debut in films and for quite some time after that, Trisha always made it a point to go to the sets accompanied by her mom. It took her a while to get rid of that habit.

Her mother is very proud of the fact that her daughter has worked up courage to go to even outdoor shootings by herself. "There was a time when she was afraid even of insects. But it is nice to know that she is bold enough to stand on her own legs," her parents say.

Trisha seems to be more interested in Tamil films these days. She is starring in 'Bheema' with Vikram and also as 'Sathyam' with Vishaal.
South: CineSouth

Bhoomika loves the Sea

The debonair actress Bhoomika loves the sea and takes inspiration from it. She says that the sea is full of life and endless possibilities. She compares the sea with life. She is known to spend hours and hours together at the beach pondering over life and work.

Bhoomika is currently acting in ‘Satybhama’ with Sivaji in the lead. The film’s unit is in Vishakpatnam for shooting. After shooting she went to a beach and sat there for a long time. She was so engrossed with the fascinating waves that she lost all sense of time. The worried unit members who were searching for her all over Vishakapatnam finally breathed easy after finding her at the beach.
Source: Bharatwaves

Gayathri in Love with an auto Driver

Gayathri of ‘Notebook’ fame is acting in a new film ‘Sandhya’ in which she plays a college student. While all her classmates and her seniors are busy romancing with their partners, she is all the time seen concentrating on her studies.

Finally, she also falls in love, but with an auto driver. She hopes that the audience would like her role in the film.
Source: Bharatwaves

Allu Arjun brings Bhavana to Tollywood

Until now, only Nagarjuna had managed to create a good fan following for himself in the state that is also known as God's own country. But these days, Allu Arjun seems to have made a pretty good impression in the state.

The dubbed version of his 'Arya' has become very popular in Kerala.

It's probably sheer coincidence or a brilliant marketing strategy that his new film in Telugu now stars Bhavana, a popular heroine in Malayalam and Tamil. The idea probably is to capitalize on her popularity in Malayalam. That would give another opportunity for Allu Arjun to strengthen his newly created fan base in the state.

Her role in the film is not confirmed yet.

Dil Raju is the producer of this film.
Source: CineSouth

Meera Jasmine returns...

Critics who saw 'Maharadhi' couldn't help but remark about the growing girth of Meera Jasmine and how odd it looked, especially in a film industry that loves slim and glamorous heroines. But that hasn't pushed Meera Jasmine into losing weight.

Ironically, that also hasn't stopped offers from coming to her.

She is now going to be the heroine of the new film from director Shrinivasa Reddy's 'Yamagola..Malli Modalayindi'. Shrikanth and Venu are playing the male leads. The film also has a second heroine. So, maybe she'll be taking charge of the glamour department.

Frames Entertainment is producing the film.

Meera Jasmine had received mixed reactions from her fans and critics alike for her role in the new Tamil film 'Thirumagan'. It turns out that another heroine had rejected the role because she wasn't comfortable with doing those "close" scenes with the hero. Meera Jasmine, who projects herself as an actress with strictly "No" policy towards glamour, had no problems starring in the scenes though!

Strange!
Source: CineSouth

This girl loves saris!

It is considered fashionable for heroines to dress as skimpily as possible. They are all the time seen wearing designer clothes which in effect are costumes that are designed to reveal more than to hide. But one girl is seen as an exception. Poonam Bajwa is one girl who goes against the trend.

She is fascinated by saris and her wardrobe is full of them. She says that her most preferred dress is the sari. She says that the sari is the best dress ever designed for a woman and she compares a sari to a diamond, just like a diamond, the sari never goes out of fashion. Wish some of our Tollywood beauties would take a cure from her.
Source: Bharatwaves

Raja’s hobby

Hero Raja has made a good entry in films with his film ‘Anand’. He is now busy acting in a couple of movies, ‘Toss’ and ‘Veduka’. Contrary to other heroes, Raja is different. He always spends his leisure time reading books.

Books are his passion and he is sometimes sad that acting has led him to ignore his passion. But even then, he has not forgotten his favorite pastime. Whenever he gets time between shooting, he settles down with a book.
Source: Bharatwaves

Sada will wait for a hit

Though director Teja's 'Jayam' gave her a strong foothold in the industry and Vikram's 'Aparichitudu' made her one of the top heoines, Sada couldn't cash in on the films. She did several other films including Balakrishna's 'Veerabhadra' but none of them could come near the above two in attracting the masses.

But, however, Sada has no regrets. "I never planned a career in films. But I take in my stride whatever comes," she says. Presently shooting for director K Vijayabhaskar's 'Classmates', the actress says, "Acting in 'Classmates' was like going back to my college days.

I enjoyed the role immensely." She is also appearing in R G Vs bilingual flick with Madhavan, and a cameo in Megastar Chiranjeevi's 'Shankardada Zindabad'.

Interestingly, the actress doesn't like partying, despite hailing from Mumbai. "I love to stay at home and spend time with my family," she winds up.

'Sri Mahalakshmi' to hit screen on May 22

The shooting of 'Sri Mahalakshmi' directed by Vijayan and produced by Smt R Santi Srihari on the banner of Sri Chalana Chitra with Real Star Srihari in the lead, Smt Suhasini, Shamna, Aiswarya and Rajita in lead roles, had completed its shooting recently.

Speaking on the occasion, Srihari says, 'We chose a Malayalam super hit film 'Chintamani Cola Case' and made certain changes to suit the Telugu nativity. We too wish that the film would be a big hit in Telugu also.

The role would be a different character in my career. Generally, all my films will always have action. But this film has a lot of good sentiment. I am doing the role of an advocate who always fought in favour of women.

Vijayan, who is basically a fight master, turned a director. He moulded the film on the screen excellently like how good he choreographs the action scenes. After producing 'Hanumanthu' on our banner, we are again producing this film. We are planning to release the film on May 22.'
Source: IndiaGlitz

Surender Reddy has 'Aa' sentiment

Almost all the Indians will have sentiment and the Andhraites are further sentimental. Moreover, the sentiment used to rule the roost in Telugu film industry.

If a film becomes a big hit, several films come with a similar subject to cash in on the sentiment. Likewise, if a title was proved a hit, almost all the other producers/directors are in search of similar titles.

Director Y Surender Reddy had prepared a fantastic subject and worked on it for about nine years. He narrated the story to several heroes and finally zeroed in on at Kalyanram. That film, 'Athanokkade' has become a blockbuster and changed the career of Kalyanram.

He was of the strong opinion that the first letter in that title 'Aa' brought him good luck and gave the title for his second film as 'Ashok'.

Now for his latest flick he chose the title 'Atithi'.

Both his earlier films earned him good name. The 'Aa' sentiment would definitely works for Surender Reddy, opine Film Nagar sources.

New face opposite Mega Star in 'Shankar Dada Zindabad'

Shooting of 'Shankar Dada Zindabad' directed by Prabhudeva and produced by Gemini Kiran and Ravishankar on the banner of Gemini Film Circuits with Padma Bhushan, Mega Star, Dr Chiranjeevi in the lead would resume from this week in Annapurna Studios of Hyderabad.

A huge set is being erected for the purpose in Annapurna Studios. Selection of heroine is yet to be made and it is reliably learnt that a new face is likely to be introduced as heroine. However, the names of Anushka and Nayanatara are also under consideration.

Srikanth is playing an important role, while Sada is also doing a main role.

Devisri Prasad is scoring music for the movie.

It is well aware that the film is the remake of a successful Bollywood film 'Lage Raho Munnabhai'. Paruchuri brothers are providing dialogues for the movie, while Pawan Kalyan is also playing an important role in the flick.

After completing all the formalities, the film is likely to be released in July.
Source: IndiaGlitz

Telugu movies top CBFC feature films list

Telugu movies have topped the list of feature films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification during last two years, according to figures available with the ministry of information and broadcasting here.

A total of 245 Telugu films were awarded certificates. This was followed by Hindi films (223) Tamil films (162), Malayalam (77), Bhojpuri (76), Kannada (75) and Marathi 73, according to the official figures.

The CBFC in all issued a total of 10,551 certificates during the year 2006, as against 7,417 during 2005. As many as 3,454 certificates were issued to celluloid films and 7,097 to video films during this period. These consisted of 1091 Indian feature films (celluloid), and 336 foreign feature films (celluloid).

Out of 1636 Indian feature films (celluloid and video) certified during the period, 1130 were granted U certificates, 270 UA certificates, and 236 A certificates. Similarly, of the 1080 foreign feature films certified in the year, 460 were granted U certificates, 269 UA certificates, and 351 A certificates.

The board certified a total of 7,242 Indian short films during the period January to December, 2006, of which 6,717 were granted U certificates, 359 UA certificates, 165 A certificates.

A total of 7097 certificates were issued to video films. Of these, there were 545 Indian feature films, 744 foreign feature films, 5494 Indian short films, 235 foreign short films, 75 Indian and 4 foreign films belonging to the others category, long films other than feature.

'Desapokiri' with Venumadhav

The shooting of 'Bhukailas' directed by Siva Nageswara Rao and produced by Gopinatha Reddy with Venumadhav, Gowri Munjal, Suhasini and Mumaith Khan as heroines is progress well.

As per the story, Venumadhav has an acre land. He moves around like a vagabond. Such vagabond earns Rs 50 crores for his one acre land in the real estate boom, due to the 'Ring Road'. So Venumadhav moves carelessly as he became a millionaire overnight.

So, film director Ali tells him cock and bull stories and flatters him saying that he is like a hero and made him to launch a film 'Desa Pokiri'. Ali also gives a title to Venumadhav as 5 Star. With the help of Manikyam, Sridevi would be made to play the mother of Venumadhav. Each and every scene was quite entertaining and at the same time, the film has a sentimental touch.

Director Siva Nageswara Rao says, 'We are planning to release the film in May.'

Source: IndiaGlitz

Producer, director dishum dishum?

Brahmastram producer N. Surya Prakasa Rao has bought the Telugu rights of Mungaru Male, a Kannada movie. MS Raju attempted to buy the rights but couldn’t. He even thought of casting Ram in it.

So now MSR is concentrating on his son’s career, and the rumour is that he might direct his son. And the project Sailu Naadhi with Teja is kept in abeyance. It was supposed to be a debut film to be directed by Teja but because of a rift between Teja and MSR it won’t happen at the moment. Industry people say that Teja’s and MS Raju’s is not a good combination, both of them have heavy ego’s and a conflict is bound to happen some day, good the film didn’t happen now.

'Chiruta' cans a song

The shooting of a film directed by Puri Jagannath and produced by C Aswinidutt on the banner of Vyjayanti Movies with Ram Charan Teja, son of Mega Star, Padma Bhushan, Dr Chiranjeevi, and Delhi model Neha in the lead, is in brisk progress at Bangkok.

Presently a song is being choreographed on Ram Charan Teja and Neha to which Manisharma provided tune at various beautiful locales of Bangkok.

There were lots of expectations on the film in which Mega Star's son is making his debut across the country. Hundreds of Indians, who were staying in Bangkok are visiting the shooting spot to meet the son of their favourite star.

'Chiruta' is the title under consideration for the movie. The film is slated for release on August 22, as a birthday gift of Mega Star.

Source: IndiaGlitz

Athili Sathibabu LKG - One more laugh riot from EVV's direction

Being groomed in the school of Jandhyala, EVV Satyanarayana had grasped the art of making good comedy films and his films like Appula Appa Rao, Hello Brother and others were proved big hits and remained memorable films.

Very recently he had bagged a hit in the form of 'Kitakitalu' and this year again he chose the same hero again for his latest flick 'Attili Sattibabu'. In fact, the character has become very popular by Rajamouli and Raviteja through their film 'Vikramarkudu'. Right from the day one of shooting, the director cum producer assured that they are giving a total entertainer and they fulfilled their promise.

Attili Sattibabu (Allari Naresh) is the son of a philanthropist respected by all the villagers. He stays with his elder brother (Raghubabu) who is a drunkard, and the other (Sunil) is a gambler who always enjoys playing cards. Though Sattibabu is the youngest, he is intelligent and earns money by lending money to others in Attili but he hardly spends it for his family. He demands interest depending on the necessity of the borrowers. Besides money-lending, he also runs a tent house and a rice mill. His life ambition is to lend money to World Bank and collect interest. Sattibabu also has a sister (Srilata) who is the civic chief and her husband (Krishna Bhagawan) acts as extra constitutional authority and collects bribes.

Ammulu (Vidisha), daughter of a cook (LB Sriram), loves Sattibabu. But the latter wanted to marry a rich girl. When Ammulu reveals her love, Sattibabu refuses her. Meanwhile, Pranati (Kausha) starts a beauty parlour near his shop. Coming to know that Pranati earns Rs 5,000 per day, Sattibabu wants to marry her. When one of his workers (Duvvasi Mohan) gets electric shock, Sattibabu evades medical expenses. Irked over his behaviour, all the workers quite en masse. But Sattibabu did not care them.

After a few days he meets Pranati's her father (Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam), who puts a condition that he could marry Pranati by paying Rs 25 lakhs. Instead of paying dowry, he demands Kanya Sulkam as his daughter earns a lot. Sattibabu gets ready to pay the amount, but meets with an accident. No one comes forward to take him to doctor. But Ammulu admits him to a hospital. Pranati's father visits hospital and tells him that money is not the only thing in life but one should earn the love and affection from the people around him. Realising his foolishness, Sattibabu changes his attitude and starts donating everything he earned. Then Pranati agrees to marry him, but Sattibabu refuses her saying that he would marry Ammulu.

Naresh almost stepped into Rajendraprasad's shoes, who dished out several comedy films. Naresh improved a lot in his body language with perfect comedy timing. Vidisha had performed well, besides filling the glamour slot. Kausha also looked gorgeous. A song picturised in the backdrop of a stage show in Thailand was the highlight of the film. However, the film is quite a time-pass film and some scenes were looked stretched unnecessarily.

Moreover the climax became too short and was wrapped very quickly and hurriedly. The director made good use of present political scenario and other remarks on the construction of Fab City, Singapore Township, International Airport and Ring Road. These issues were highlighted exceptionally. The film is well recommended for view of the entire family only or entertainment

Cast: Allari Naresh, Vidisha, Kausha, Brahmanandam, Raghubabu, Sunil, Krishna Bhagawan, Ali, Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam, Venumadhav, MS Narayana, LB Sriram, Mallikarjuna Rao, Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao, Duvvasi Mohan, Chalapati Rao, Srinivasa Reddy, Lakshmipati, Raghava, Uttej, Kadambari Kiran, Babu Mohan, Satya Krishnan, Bhargavi, Abhinayasri, Archana and Srilata and others.

Credits: Story – Varma and EVV, Dialogues – Satish, Nagaraju, Balaram, Camera – Jayaram, Music – Srikrishna, Lyrics – Suddala Ashokteja, Jonnavittula, Sai Sriharsha, Screenplay, direction and Producer – EVV Satyanarayana.

Source: IndiaGlitz

Editor Mohan to launch 'Aggi Pidugu'

Editor Mohan, who had produced several hit films like 'Mamagaru, Subhamastu and Hitler' is planning another film in Telugu with his son 'Jayam' Ravi as hero on the banner of ML Arts.

The film is going to be directed by Mohan's another son M Raja.

It may be mentioned here that M Raja had directed the debut film of 'Jayam' Ravi through a Tamil film 'Jayam'. Now, Raja is going to introduce Ravi to Telugu film industry.

'Aggi Pidugu', the title of blockbuster of yesteryears and the late NTR-starrer was confirmed for the film. This is the second film for Raja after 'Hanuman Junction'.

After a long time, Editor Mohan is making a Telugu film and has decided not to compromise at any point in making the film to give a boost to the image of their banner in Telugu. The film would go to sets in May.

Source: IndiaGlitz

Trisha’s Dream Fulfilled

Trisha had a dream. And the dream was to play the head honcho of a software company. She has managed to realize her dream thanks to director Selvaraghavan.

She plays the role of the chairperson of a software company in the soon to be released film ‘Adavari Maatalaku Ardhale Verule’. Venkatesh is the hero in the film. Trisha has played the role with very little or no makeup barring song the sequences.

Khakhi to be remade in Telugu

After the success of Evadaite Nakenti, Rajashekar and his wife Jeevitha are back for another remake.

It is a well-known fact that Evadaithe Nakenti was a remake of Malayalam film Lion altered to suit the Telugu tastes. Now the couple has bought the rights of Hindi film Khakhi and are working on it.

Rajasekhar announced that the title in Telugu would be Satyameva Jayathe to be directed by Jeevitha Rajasekhar. She had earlier directed Rajasekhar in Seshu (a remake of a Tamil film).

According to inside sources, Medikonda Muralikrishna may produce the film. They also said Rajasekhar might play Amitabh Bachchan�s character, and she was looking at Jagapathi Babu and Uday Kiran to play Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgan�s characters in Hindi version.

Rajashekar meanwhile promised there would soon be a film in which he, his wife Jeevitha and the children too, would act. ��It is going to be a family entertainer,�� he added.

Source: NewIndPress

'Yamadonga' in Talakona

The shooting of the socio-fantasy film 'Yamadonga' directed and produced by SS Rajamouli on the banner of Viswamitra Creations with NTR, Priyamani and Mamata Mohandas in the lead, is progressing well at Talakona.

Padma Shri, Dr M Mohanbabu, is playing the role of Yama Dharmaraju in the movie.

Each scene involving both NTR and Mohanbabu would enthral the audiences. Brahmanandam is playing the role of Chitragupta, while Rajiv Kanakala is doing the role of Devendra, to provide a hearty comedy.

MM Keeravani is providing melodious tunes to all the songs and the audio rights of the film were bagged by Vel Records.

Director-cum-producer Rajamouli says, 'This would be the hattrick success for the combination of myself and NTR. We are planning to release the film on July 9, the day when Simhadri was released and proved to be a blockbsuter. We are confident that this film would also be a big hit similarly.'

Source: IndiaGlitz

Sairam Shankar's latest flick in editing

The regular shooting of a film directed by Rajkumar, presented by Dil Raju and produced by Puri Jagannath on the banner of Vaishno Academy with Sairam Shankar, brother of versatile director Puri Jagannath, and Sheela in the lead is progressing at a brisk pace.

At the same time, the editing work of the film was also launched at Prasad Film Laboratories recently.

Director Rajkumar says, 'Sairam Shankar gave a superb performance in '1-4-3 and Danger'. I prepared a subject that suits the body language of Sairam Shankar perfectly. I am confident that Sairam Shankar would go to a good range after the release of this film. We made the film as a love and family entertainer and each scene was moulded in a way where the youth enjoy them.'

Chakri is providing tunes for the movie.

'Kotha Bangaru Lokam' or 'Nuvve… Nuvve…' are the titles under consideration for the movie. Efforts are on to release the film in July.

Source: IndiaGlitz

'Arundhati' completes 70 per cent shoot

The shooting of 'Arundhati' directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and produced by M Shyamprasad Reddy on the banner of MS Arts with 'Super' heroine Anushka in the lead role is going on at a brisk pace away from any kind of publicity.

The film had completed its outdoor shooting recently with which 70 per cent of the film shoot was complete. The next schedules were planned in and around Hyderabad to complete the talkie part.

Sonu Sood is playing another important character in the movie. The director Kodi Ramakrishna is moulding the film as a lady-oriented film.

It may be recalled here that 'Ammoru' earned critical acclaim for its graphic works. Likewise, in this film too, graphic works are being undertaken without any compromise.

Director Kodi Ramakrishna says, 'Producer Shyamprasad Reddy proved the stamina of Indian cinema in general and Telugu cinema in particular in graphics with the films like 'Ammoru and Anji'. The latest flick 'Arundhati' would have further more graphics in the film.'

Source: IndiaGlitz

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