"I love Surya"- Meghna Naidu

Meghna Naidu is busy these days in Tamil. She has a series of films lined up in Kollywood. Initially, she was specializing in playing glamorous second heroines roles but she is now graduating to playing heroines.

"In my new film with Sharat Kumar, I play the role of a news reporter. I have seen and interacted with many news reporters in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil. So, playing the role wasn't that complicated. I simply did whatever the director had asked me to do. I'm the heroine in this film," she says.

She had recently starred in a music album that was made as part of the campaign against smoking.

"I intend to concentrate on both films and albums. I got my first big break only through music albums," she continues.

When asked who her favorite actor is, Meghna Naidu doesn't hesitate to reply. "I love Surya's performance in his films. I'd like to work with him sometime," she reveals.

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Dubai Seenu completes shoot

The shooting of 'Dubai Seenu' directed by Sreenu Vaitla and produced by Bhagawan and Danaiah on the banner of Universal Media with Raviteja and Nayanatara in the lead was completed recently. Director says, 'Raviteja's performance, his style of comedy would attract the audiences. Each scene would be quite entertaining. Manisharma's music had come out well.

Coming to the story, Seenu appears very useful and friendly for each and everyone. However, Seenu has a life ambition to go to Dubai and settle in life. So, every one used to call him as Dubai Seenu. Whether Seenu really left his village to reach Dubai or not is a big suspense which had to be watched on the screen.

' Producers say, 'The film would be a sure success than the earlier hit in the combination of Sreenu Vaitla and Raviteja like 'Venky.' We will soon launch the audio of the film.' Story is by Gopi-Mohan, dialogues are by Chintapalli Ramana, while camera is by Bharani Dharan.

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'Aa' sentiment hits this summer

The Telugu industry almost survives on sentiment. Most of the films would begin with a particular sentiment and even our heroes believe this sentiment.

Though there was a comment that the summer releases this year were not that successful, on the other hand 'Aa' sentiment is being worked out well during this season. 'Jagadam and Okkadunnadu' though received a positive response, there were not that great hits.

However, EVV Satyanarayana's 'Attili Sattibabu' achieved a huge commercial success. The full run collections of Kitakitalu were recovered in just one week run of 'Attili Sattibabu'. The next release 'Dhee' though proved a hit film, it was still proved week as far as collections.

The next release Victory Venkatesh's film 'Aadavari Maatalaku Ardhale Verule', which starts with the letter 'Aa' again proved a super success.

Dil Raju's film with Prabhas as hero 'Munna' is also running with a divided talk. Finally, in order to come to a conclusion, the films which started with the latter 'Aa' were running in a good range even now.

Now, MS Raju's film, with Siddhartha as hero, 'Aata' would also become a big hit if the sentiment was true, claim Film Nagar sources.

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Pawan Kalyan's new flick from May 6

The shooting of the next film with Power Star Pawan Kalyan and Ileana in the lead under the direction of Trivikram Srinivas and produced by Allu Aravind on the banner of Gita Arts is slated to begin from May 6 at Hyderabad.

Some comedy skits and other scenes involving Pawan Kalyan, Sunil, Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam were shot in the first schedule. The scenes with the combination of Ileana would be shot from the first week of June.

The current schedule which is supposed to begin on May 6 would continue till Jun 30 without any interruption. The entire talkie part shooting would be completed during this schedule.

Devisri Prasad is scoring music for the film.

The flick evoked huge expectations as it was coming after a hit film like 'Annavaram' from Pawan Kalyan and 'Athadu' of Trivikram Srinivas.

The film is being made as a family entertainer and the producer is planning to release the film as Vijayadasami gift.

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Nisha Kothari gets another one in Telugu

Glamour girls have a very short career span in films. Now that competition has further increased, it becomes an achievement of sorts to even manage a handful of films.

Nisha Kothari has officially crossed the mark that separates her from all the other newcomers. In Bollywood, she has become a regular feature of all the films that Ramgopal Varma makes. Until now, Tollywood audience had been seeing her only in some of the dubbed version of the Bollywood films, like 'James' and 'Shiva 2006'.

Her direct debut in Telugu will be with Balakrishna in his new film 'Okka Magadu'. Even before it hit the theatres, Nisha has got herself a new offer.

This time around, she is going to be the heroine of the young hero Nitin in his new film. Amma Rajashekar will direct this one. The film's name hasn't been confirmed yet.

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Dil Raju to distribute 'Aata' for Nizam area

Directed by VN Aditya and produced by MS Raju on the banner of Sumanth Art Productions, 'Aata' with Siddhartha and Ileana in the lead is all set for release soon.

Devisri Prasad is giving tunes for the movie.

The audio was launched into the market recently through Aditya Audio and Maruthi Audio and evoked a very good response. The producer is releasing the film on May 9 after completing all the shooting and post-production formalities.

Meanwhile, the distribution rights for the film for Nizam area were bagged by 'Dil' Raju, and the film would be distributed through Sri Venkateswara Creations.

Dil Raju is known for taking careful steps while selecting a story and watching its movements for all the films he had produced so far and achieved successive hits.

Bagging rights of 'Aata' by Dil Raju earned more craze to the film and it received hit talk due to Dil Raju's interest towards the film.

At one stage, Dil Raju says, 'As a producer, I am inspired at MS Raju's films. I always thought of making films on the lines of MS Raju. I am very happy for securing the distribution rights for MS Raju's film.'

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Reema Sen in demand

Reema Sen has had a mixed career. Even Though she has acted in some movies, which were a big hit, she does not get regular offers. Reema is however very popular as a sizzling dancer, particularly in the title songs. She has earned a name for herself as a very good performer in title songs. She charges around 30 lakhs for a role as a heroine in films.

However, she is more in demand for title songs. Realizing this, Reema has jacked up her price considerably. She is now reportedly demanding about 7-8 lakhs to appear in the song. The producers are aghast but they really seem to have no choice, as she is very good and popular in the title songs. The audience simply seems to love her in title songs roles.

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Priyamani in demand

Priyamani has been around for some time now. However she has not been flooded with offers or recognized properly. However all this has changed with the success of her last film. This has given a big boost to her career and the producers have lined up to cast her in their films.

Priyamani has jacked up her price overnight and she now is charging upwards of 8 lakhs per film. A 100% jump in her remuneration. She is also determined to prove herself as a heroine of caliber and establish herself firmly both in Tollywood and Kollywood.

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Sada loves her home

Sada is one person who is happy with her simple lifestyle. She is not fond of partying and is quite happy to spend all her leisure time at her home. Her favorite places re her bedroom and her living room. She can spend days and days together in her house without feeling bored.

She has done up her place tastefully and stylishly. Her living room is painted white and peach while her bedroom is painted off white and light yellow.

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