Complete Telugu Film industry is in shock with sudden demise of Andhrula Andagadu Shoban Babu and film artists expressed their views as follows:
NANDAMURI BALAKRISHNA Stated:
Hero Nandamuri Balakrishna reviewed his association and relationship with Shoban Babu and stated artists come and go only few actors remain in the hearts of audiences, Shoban Babu is one such actor, he started career with my father's flicks and inspiration was my father and A N R flicks and made his own style as a mark. Its a great association I had with him. His demise is a great loss to me. It would have been good if he would have come for Tollywood 75 year celebrations. N B K stated that he missed him a lot.
A N R Stated :
He is great human being and he was my admirer, he never mingled in personal life with films, he had disciplined and inspiration of many stars.
Superstar Krishna stated
Although both of our films used to compete, we were good friends. Our families are close to each other. We had acted together in many films. Perhaps, we hold the record for doing highest number of multi-starer flicks, my mother used to call him as her son and he used call my mother as mother only.
Krishnam Raju stated :
In those days, people had bad impression on stars and filmdom which was changed by Shoban Babu the complete perception with the way he lead his life. He was the best star that I have seen in my life. He never discouraged anyone. Nor did he badmouthed. Great person, indeed.
Suhasini stated
He is my all time favorite actor and great co-star. When I was in teens, I had huge crush on him. He always lived like a ‘hero’ and still remains my 'hero'. Although, he lived in Chennai, I hardly met him, for which I feel bad now.
Roja, Actress
In Sarpayagam - Shoban Babu played role of my father which happens to be my second flick. Since then, he remained father figure to me in life and treated me with great affection. I cried only two times in my life - when my father died and now. Shoban Babu gaaru was intellectual person and great human being.
Rajendra Prasad, Actor
Everybody should note a good quality of Shoban Babu is he never spoke bad of anybody through out his life. He never talked gossips or discussed about other stars or films. I had played to him as son, brother, brother-law and many other roles in his films. Even when I turned hero, he had worked with me in Samsaram in which he starred as my father.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Stars speak on Shoban Babu
I T O asks TN courterpart to transfer stars accounts to Hyderabad
I T O ( Income Tax Office) of Andhra Pradesh state has requested Tamil Nadu counterpart to transfer of accounts of many Tollywood stars and celebrities like Chiru, Venky, Mohan Babu, over 32 tax payers accounts are in Chennai, couple of years back we asked for transfer of accounts to Hyderabad for which they are yet to respond said senior Income Tax offical. About 10 years back Telugu film industry shifted its operations from Chennai to Hyderabad but stars still maintain their accounts in Chennai and continuing the same. This transfer topic has brought sort of competition in both circles of I T O. If its transfered, Government would get more taxes.
Anushka to star in 'Yuva'
Yuva is the serial that is being transmitted in Maa TV private TV channel, first TV Serial program being produced at Annapurna Studios which started in 2007 December. Though serial is getting good response still in order to increase T R P, Nagarjuna is doing his best as a part of it he made S S Rajamouli to star in this serial and now its turn of Anushka, she too will play in a special role in this serial for which ground works are being made. Anushka has accepted this offer as Nag is hero who has introduced her to Tollywood, with that gratitude she has accepted the offer is talk in film nagar. Coming days is likely to have some more stars to be pulled in.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
Son makes father to wait for call sheets
'Jalsa' to have Amir Khan
'Jalsa' is the movie starred with Pawan Kalyan as hero, Amir Khan would be attending audio release function of this most expected movie 'Jalsa', presently Amir is doing 'Ghajani' being produced by Allu Arvind in Hindi, as part of goodwill gesture Amir Khan has been invited for the audio release function and its understood that he has accepted the invitation. Audio release function is planned to be celebrated on a grand scale.
Megastar to purchase a Helicopter with 20 crors
As for the filmanagar sources, Megastar Chiranjeevi who is determined launch his own political party Swayamkrushi is all set to buy a helicopter before the assembly elections , by spending the budget of Rs20 crores. As for the same source, Megastar and his team are already negotiating with various companies to buy one high-tech Helicopter.
All most all the state leading political party chiefs are going to use the helicopter in the next assembly election. Chandrababu will be using the helicopter of TDP leader Aadi Keshavulu Naidu. YSR will be using the government’s helicopter and Chandrasekhar Rao will be using the rented one.
Megastar who has to travel long distances with in short period after launching his party is likely to depend on Helicopter. It also helps on various security problems.
Khiladi Hero's fee is 1.5 Crore per day!
The Khiladi is set to sign a mega endorsement deal Riding high on his current superstar status, Akshay Kumar is poised to sign a mega ad deal. His fee for the endorsement is a mindboggling Rs 1.5 crore per day! With a successful run at the box-office in the past year, the Khiladi’s arithmetic is as simple as Rs 3 crore for two days and Rs 9 crore for six days of work! This is apparently the highest amount paid to any actor.
According to B-Town buzz, Akki is rumoured to be the most expensive actor who now commands an astronomical fee of Rs 20-30 crore per film!
As an industry source adds, “Akshay is now looking at being not only the biggest star but also the richest. He is not going to cut his market price even for his director-producer friends. His agenda is clear-cut — to rake in the moolah that befits his current stature in the industry.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Puri Vs Chiranjeevi
Puri Jagannath had a difference of opinion with producer Aswinidutt and Mega Star Chiranjeevi during the shooting of Chirutha itself. It is learnt that Puri Jagannath had left the project in the middle for some time and he was somehow pacified by the two to complete the project. In order to please Puri Jagannath, the release of the film was also postponed for several times and released it on Puri Jagannath’s birthday. However, Puri Jagannath is reportedly still in the angry mood. In his latest film ‘Bujjigadu’ (Made in Chennai), there are certain dialogues for Mohanbabu character, which sounds something against Chiranjeevi. Does this mean, Puri Jagannath started an anti-Chiranjeevi campaign?
Kajal Opposite Ram Charan In Rajamouli's Next
Ram Charan, who made quite a sensational debut with Puri Jagan's Chirutha last year, will act in director SS Rajamouli's new film. It will be produced by Allu Aravind under the banner of Geeta Arts.
Kajal has been signed to play the female lead in the film. She recently did a photo session for it. Initially Tamanna (of Happy Days fame) was considered for the role. The shooting will commence at the end of February in Rajasthan.
Pandurangadu Shooting At Badami
The unit of RK Film Associates' Pandurangadu, featuring Nandamuri Balakrishna in a dual role, is currently shooting at Badami, Karnataka.
A group song is being picturised at the famous Ishwar Temple on Balakrishna, K. Viswanath. Sneha and Ananth.
Veteran filmmaker K. Raghavendra Rao is the producer-director of the movie.
Yuvan Shankar Raja gets his divorce
Love between Yuvan and Sujaya blossomed in 2002 when he went to London for a program. That has now ended in divorce. Yuvan married London based Sujaya on 30-09-2003 at London in a registration ceremony. Then with the consent of parents, a formal function was held on 21-03-2005 in Chennai.
Shortly after this, the two developed differences and they separated. All attempts to unite them failed. So they filed for divorce. As per law, they were given 6 months to get back together again. After 6 months, Yuvan and Sujaya showed no inclination to re-unite, so the court has granted them a divorce
N B K fans focus on other flick now
'Okka Magadu' of N B K has turned out to be the biggest disaster in his career and just in fourth week of the release of movie, they are winding up the boxes of the movie. N B K fans are highly disappointed with the movie outcome and now they are focusing on Pandurangadu and they are pinning many hopes on the movie as K Raghavendra Rao is Directing this movie.
Rajanikant says 'no' to politics
Tamil superstar Rajanikant ruled out joining active politics. He spoke to the media on Saturday at Vizag. He attended the marriage of his costume designer at Bobbili in Vizianagaram district.
When asked whether he would float party, he denied any such plans. He also declined to comment on speculation on megastar Chiranjeevi's political entry.
Few days back, his biographer Dr Gayathri Sreekanth hinted that the superstar eyeing politics.
2006 Nandi Awards Winners
2006 Nandi Awards Winners
| Category | Winner |
| Best Film (Golden Nandi) | Bommarillu |
| Second Best Film (Silver Nandi) | Godavari |
| Third Best Film (Bronze Nandi) | Ganga |
| Best Home Viewing Film | Sri Ramadasu |
| Best Popular Film | Pokiri |
| Best Children Film | Bharati |
| Second Best Children Film | Kittu |
| Best Film on National Integration | Hanamanthu |
| | |
| Best Actor | Nagarjuna (Sri Ramadasu) |
| Best Actress | Nandita Das (Kamli) |
| Best Director | Sekhar Kammula (Godavari) |
| Best Director (debut) | Bhaskar (Bommarillu) |
| Best Supporting Actor | Prakash Raju (Bommarillu) |
| Best Supporting Actress | Eeshwari (Ganga) |
| Best Villain | Sai Kumar (Samanyudu) |
| Best Character Actor | Kota Srinivas Rao (Pellaina Kottalo) |
| Best Comedian (Allu Memorial Award) | Venumadhav (Lakshmi) |
| Best Comedian (female) | Abhainaya Sri (Paisa Lo Paramatma) |
| Best Child Actor | Master Raghava (Style) |
| Best Child Actress | Baby Sri Divya (Bharathi) |
| Best Music Director | K M Radhakrishnan (Godavari) |
| Best Singer (Male) | K J Yesudas (Ganga, "Vellipotunnava..) |
| Best Singer (Female) | Sunita (Godavari,'Andamga Lena'..) |
| Best Lyrics | Ande Sri (Ganga, "Vellipotunnava..) |
| Best Cinematography | Vijay C Kumar |
| Best Choreography | Lawrence |
| Best Editing | Marthand K Venkatesh (Pokiri) |
| Best Art Direction | Ashok (Pournami) |
| Best Costume | Bhasha (Sri Ramadasu) |
| Best Makeup | Ramachandra Rao (Sri Ramadasu) |
| Best Dailougues | Abburi Ravi (Bommarillu) |
| Best Male Dubbing Artiste | Ravi Shankar (Pokiri) |
| Best Female Dubbing Artiste | Savitha Reddy (Bommarillu) |
| Best Special Effects | Nipuna - Spirit (Sainikudu) |
| Best Film Critic | Challa Srinivas (Andhra Bhoomi) |
| Best Book on Films | Naati 101 Chitraalu (S V Rama Rao) |
| Best Action | Vijayan (Pokiri) |
Monday, February 11, 2008
NBK's 'Pandurangadu' for summer release?
Director K Raghavendra Rao is racing against time to finish his devotional film, Panduraganadu, with Balakrishna and release it in this summer holidays. The veteran director known for completing films in less number of working days than the current hotshot directors has already wrapped up major portion of the film. Balakrishna plays a devout of Panduranga as well as appears in Lord Krishna’s role. Tabu and Sneha are the main female lead, while Archana is donning the character of Rukhmini.
This is crucial film for hero Balakrishna too. He hopes this film puts an end to the flops. As summer is best season for family-viewing films, Raghavendra Rao is working hard to release it by May.
Chiru completes 30 years
Exactly 30 years back, a star was born. No one could have imagined on the sets of Punadi Rallu that the young actor who was donning grease paint on to his face would rule Tollywood for 30 years there after. Yes, our megastar Chiranjeevi today (Feb 11) completes 30 years as actor. His was a modest beginning. Although Chiranjeevi shot for Punadirallu for first time as one of actors, Pranam Khareedu was his maiden release on the same year (September 22, 1978).
Balakrishna had came to the industryon the year 1974- 34 years.
Since then he has never looked back. Like his other contemporary great star Rajnikant, he didn't shy of doing negative roles in the beginning or acting as one of the lead actors until Khaidi (1982) happened. He changed the perception of heroism with a single stroke and 'danced' into the hearts and minds of a million youth with Khaidi.
To an audience, which was used to seeing over-aged heroes running laboriously from tree to tree, Chiranjeevi let the cat loose among the pigeons with his path breaking break dance routine.
Today, he is face of the Tollywood to people outside the state. Megastar is our industry's long-standing icon. An inspirational figure to the millions of fans!
Interestingly, at the end of the 30 years, he dreams to begin a new ear in another field (politics) like he did in films. Will megastar, the demigod of masses, be as successful as he is in films? Lets wish him all the best!
Gopichand in league of big stars!
Gopichand is clearly inching towards big stardom. The macho hero has already established himself as a bankable star with the successes of Yagnam, Ranam and Lakshyam. Especially after the stupendous success of Lakshyam, the trade woke up to his business stamina. The film raked in big moolah to the producer and distributors. Hence the sudden craze for Gopichand, the mass hero!
That is why Ontari has done amazing business, setting new records in his career. The film produced by Pokuri Baburao is said to have done a whopping Rs 13 Crores (approximate) business.
Any hero who guarantees an Rs 15 Crore market is considered big mass hero by the trade. So Gopichand is all set to join the select league of big heroes. He is just shy of that range. If Ontari succeeds, he might easily plunge into it.
Gopichand' s rise to stardom is inspiring. He effortlessly switched to lead roles from playing intensive negative roles (in Jayam, Varsham, etc) in no time. Ontari is releasing on Valentine's Day and the film's success is very crucial to him.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Rajamouli, Mahesh combo!
Mahesh Babu has always been attracting the best of the talents. Many a big directors have expressed their desire to work with the prince charming. Now, another top director S S Rajamouli is going to direct Mahesh Babu. According to sources close to the prince, S S Rajamouli has given green signal to the project to be produced on his guru K Raghavendra Rao's banner while his son Surya Prakash Rao acts as producer. Mahesh too expressed his joy for this combination.
This film will be 'thanksgiving' for both Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu, as both of them had been introduced by K Raghavendra Rao.
Rajamouli's Sankranthi release?
Currently, Rajamouli is directing Ram Charan Tej for Geeta Arts and its shooting will commence very shortly. If all things go accordingly, the film might release for 2009 Sankranthi. This will be Rajamouli’s first film to hit on Sankranthi time
Monday, January 28, 2008
Meera Jasmine to marry Mandolin Rajesh
For the first time that actress Meera Jasmine has confirmed her love affair to the media. She agreed that she is in love with Mandolin artiste Rajesh. In fact, prior to her conf He came out openly about this affair in her recent press meet saying that they would marry soon.
"Rajesh is a renowned artiste. It is God's gift indeed to have such a companion", she said.
In the past, Meera Jasmine was linked with many heroes and directors. But she looked happy to announce this. It seems they are going to get married this year
Unpardonable act: Mohan Babu condemns
Congress leaders, political personalities and filmmakers rushed to Rajashekar's residence and expressed solidarity to him. Mohan Babu too called on and stood by him. He condemned the attack on Rajashekar and termed it as ghastly incident. "Neechati Neechamaina act. It’s unpardonable. Rajashekar and Jeevitha are dear to me. Rajashekar never did harm to anyone. It’s democracy and everyone has a right to express his opinions. Violence attacks should be condemned," Mohan Babu said. He refused to talk about Chiranjeevi's political entry.
When asked why anti-Chiranjeevi camp is rushing to Rajashekar's residence, he said he came as a co-artiste and has no hidden interest.
Rajashekar gets support from everyone
Rajashekar gets support and sympathy from unexpected quarters. He became real hero. Everyone from political parties to film industry, have come in to support him. Rajashekar who is going through rough patch in his career suddenly gets strength.
His wife Jeevitha also stole the limelight during the discussions at media and TV channel shows. She shut the mouths of political weights like Hari Rama Jogaiah when he supported Chiru fans.
Why Rajashekar and Chiru have enemity?
The latest attack on Rajashekar by Chiranjeevi's fans (or allegedly) further proves that the groups within the industry are deeper than they appear. Rajashekar who is known for angry young man roles in Tollywood with films like Magadu, Anuksham, etc, feels that he was cheated by Chiranjeevi. According to him, Chiranjeevi stole the remake rights of Tamil film, Ramana, right under nose from Rajashekar. "I bought the rights from the original producer and handed over him some advance. But Chiranjeevi camp met the producer without my knowledge and grabbed it. There are several instances," he accuses. That Ramana remade with Chiranjeevi as Tagore that brought Chiru the image of a star with social conscience. Not only Rajashekar and Mohan Babu, there are many other stars or actors who oppose Chiru. Megastar Chiranjeevi on other hand has been trying to mingle with all the heroes. |
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Will Megastar care for these people?
Media wants some attractive and catchy news and when ever media finds this couple Srija & Sirish, the media people are in hurry to get some thing out of this couple.
The couple visited Tirumala recently and Media people asked to react about Megastar’s political entry, then Sirish has given a lengthy lecture as ‘ Any one can enter politics in this country but Megastar should come out with clear agenda and he should say his stand on Telangana’.
This was the reply of Sirish- really Megastar need opinion of such people. If Sirish really wanted to maintain politeness and diplomacy- he should avoided answering the question.
And at the same time, Srija said ‘We (Srija & her father) have not discussed politics in the recent times’.
Megastar is not showing any interest to speak this couple- where is the question of discussion?
Prabhas, NTRjr and Siddhu to campaign for Congress Party?
Hyderabad: The Congress government is planning to sweeten its massive pre-election publicity blitzkrieg with hit Telugu films. Specially modified vehicles will tour all the 294 Assembly constituencies in the state and screen Tollywood hits to attract people. In between, they will be persuaded to see short films on various achievements of the Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy government in the last three-and- a-half years.
The campaign, named Integrated Mobile Publicity in Assembly Constituencies (IMPACT), is estimated to cost Rs 100 crore and is likely to be launched on February 1. Sources told this correspondent that the government had purchased the rights of 20 Telugu blockbusters by spending Rs 50 crore to “retain the audience” in rural areas. They include Varsham starring Prabhas,Bommarillu with Siddharth and Simhadri in which Jr NTR plays the main role.
Interestingly, the Congress publicity managers have decided not to screen films starring N.T. Rama Rao and Chiranjeevi though they are very popular among people. They believe that NTR films may end up benefiting the Telugu Desam while Chiranjeevi hits might provide more mileage for the superstar who is planning to enter politics.
The short films will focus on general achievements and success stories relating to the particular area where the screening is being held. Two private firms have been chosen to take out the publicity campaign in the run-up to the 2009 elections. Sources said the campaign will be taken out in two phases. In the first phase, costing Rs 34 crore (apart from Rs 50 crore for the films), 147 Assembly constituencies will be covered.
Each vehicle will cover 100 villages in 50 days and conduct two screenings per day. They will publicise the Congress government’s flagship programmes and schemes including free power, Jalayagnam, Indiramma, Paavala Vaddi, NREGS, land distribution, Indira Prabha, Rajeev Udyoga Shree and Arogya Sri.
Vishnu’s Krishnarjuna budget Rs 5 Crore?
The latest we heard from filmnagar sources that Mahanbabu spent Rs 5 crore budget for his Krishnarjuna with his Vishnu and Nag. P Vasu charged Rs1.5 Crore, Nag was paid Rs.50 lakhs and Mamatha Mohandass was paid Rs35 lakhs.
The film is releasing on 1st February with 275 prints.
Dr Rajashekar made a comment on Megastar
Dr Rajashekar made a comment on Megastar today in Bheemavaram.
The statement goes like this ' I will not join Megastar's political party, Politics pai athaniki yemi avagahana vundani Vhiru tho chethulu kalapali'.
Reacting to this statement Producer S Gopal Reddy strongly expressed his angry with Dr Rajashekar.
Gopal reddy statement goes like this -'Dr Rajashekar ki Telugu matladatame sariga raadhu, Chiranjeevi ni vimarshinchadaaniki yemi adhikaaram vunnadi'.
VINAYAK's Ugandhar Remake with Jr.NTR
Amitabh's DON was successfully remade into Telugu and Tamil with NTR (UGANDHAR) & RajaniKanth (BILLA) as heroes long back.
After 2 decades, Amitabh's DON was remixed by Sharukh last year and Rajani's BILLA was remixed by Ajith last month. Now it's the turn of Tollywood to bring out the new version of UGANDHAR and as per the news, Kodali Naani (Saambha fame), Gudiwada's MLA will be producing this with Jr.NTR doing the NTR's role. And, star director: VV VINAYAK will direct this film and other details are yet to be confirmed..!
RAJU SUNDARAM ABOUT OKKAMAGADU
OM Choosanu. I liked NBK. Ayina review rayataniki dammulu avasarama? I think dabbuluki longina vaalu and commercial interests vunna vaalu and soul ammukunna vaalu review pettaru. I can’t post the review till it appears online in the hindu. Regarding NBK, for his age, he’s far more good looking than any of the actors in the industry. I found Maharadhi funny but this one…will post my review soon.
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Saturday, January 26, 2008
Hero Nitin to give 'Dhada' to TV5!
TV5, the newly launched news channel, is also entering into film production. According to sources, their film production wing headed by DS Rao (who recently produced Maharaja Sri) is introducing a new director Kumar for their maiden film. Nitin has been selected as the hero.
It will be launched very soon. 'Dhada' is the title under consideration, sources informed.
Nitin, on other hand, is acting in two projects currently - Vyuham for RR Movie Makers that stars Mamta Mohandas as heroine and Aatadista with Kajal.
Illeana rejects Rajni's film, Nayana steps in
Telugu top heroine Illeana was offered to play the lead role in Rajnikant's current film to be shot in Telugu and Tamil by director P Vasu. Sources told Telugucinema.com that Illeana rejected the film on personal grounds.
So the makers have now approached Nayanatara, Rajnikant's lucky mascot. Rajnikant and Nayantara are teaming up third time. Nayana shot to fame with Rajnikant's Chandramukhi and now she became a top star.
She also did an item song in Rajni's Shivaji. The film stars Jagapathi Babu as one of the lead roles in the Telugu version which is produced by Ashwinidutt.
ADITHYA369 sequel
Nandamuri Balakrishna officially confirmed that he is doing sequel to his blockbuster Aditya 369 that won him the wider audiences. "We have decided to make a sequel to Aditya 369 and I believe this is the right time to contemplate it," he informed. Shivalanka Krishna Prasad who originally produced the film will also produce the sequel too. Director for this film has not yet been finalized though.
Aditya 369 is a science fiction based on Time Machine concept and it is a unique film in Telugu. Directed by Singeetam Sreenivasa Rao, the film had music by Ilayaraja.
Balakrishna said the sequel will begin later this year.
No to remakes
Balakrishna started speaking to the media about his Sankranthi release Okka Magadu. He said he is game for experiments and sequels. But Balakrishna believes that remaking old classics involves big risk. That is why he said no to the proposal of remaking his father Late NTR starrer Yugandhar (which is remake of Amitabh's Don).
Mallidi Satyanarayana Reddy To Produce Sadhu
Mallidi Satyanarayana Reddy, who earlier produced Bunny, Bhageeratha and Dhee, will produce Nandamuri Balakrishna's next venture titled Sadhu to be directed by Gunasekhar.
Bellamkonda Suresh was supposed to produce the film. But things didn't materialize and now Mallidi Satyanarayana Reddy has entered the scene.
Nayanatara will be paired opposite NBK in the film.
Padma Bhushan to singer Susila
Veteran Telugu and south Indian film singer P Suseela is one of the winners of Padma Bhushan awards that are announced today on the eve of Indian Republic Day. Ella Venkateswara Rao (Mrudangam expert), Kootikuppala Surya Rao (social service) and Jonnalagadda Gurrapa Setty (social service) are the other Telugu persons who got Padma Sri award.
Raja in USA for Mr. Medhavi
Hero Raja is touring USA to promote his latest film Mr. Medhavi. This film will be released in USA with premiere shows on the night of 25 January. Raja is going to visit all the centers that are playing Mr. Medhavi in USA in the first week and greet the audiences. Raja is also distributing this film in USA.
Krishnarjuna trailer with Swagatam USA print
The theatrical trailer and movie promo song of Vishnu - Nagarjuna latest film Swagatam is being added to the US prints of Swagatam film. All the patrons who come to watch Swagatam film in USA will get to watch the preview of 1st February release ‘Krishnarjuna’. Krishnarjuna is releasing with 275 prints all over the world. Jagapati Babu himself is distributing Swagatam in USA.
Visakha Express pushed to 14 February
Visasha express which is expected to release this Friday is pushed to 14 February due to the unavailability of theaters. This film has so many specialties. Chandra Sekhar Yeleti provides screenplay. SS Rajamouli presents this film. Vara (son of Mullapudi Venkata Ramana) directs it.
Swagatam with USA premiere 24 January
Hero Jagapati Babu is so confident about the success of his latest film Swagatam that he is releasing the film in USA on his own. This film is extensively shot in New Jersey and the surrounding areas. 60% of the screen time is having the backdrop of USA. CA Cinema is distributing Swagatam on behalf of Jagapati Babu. This film is releasing with six prints in USA and all the prints have already been dispatched to USA. There will be premieres of Swagatam in USA on the night of 24th January as the film is releasing in India on the morning of 25 January.
Mr. Medhavi in USA premieres on 25 January
Hero Raja is turning into distribution with his latest film Mr. Medhavi. He bought the USA rights from the producer and releasing it through RK Film distributors in USA. This film also sports Genelia who is on high with two successive success Bommarillu and Dhee. National award winning director Neelakanta directed this venture. This film will be premiered on the night of 25 January as the film is releasing n 26 January in India.
Moser Baer Telugu film from Ugadi
Moser Baer - the optical media maker with a significant world share - has entered into home DVD/VCD market last year. It has already started making movies in Hindi and Tamil. Moser Baer will launch it’s Telugu film on Ugadi day. Moser Baer is planning to produce several films simultaneously with a budget of 50 crores.
Friday, January 25, 2008
| N B K to act under Rajamouli direction |
Date Updated: 1/18/2008 6:43:25 AM Email:  |
| S S Rajamouli would Direct the next flick of N B K which would be produced by Danaiah, director has already explained the story of the movie for which N B K has accepted the story and project proposal. If everything goes well this would start shoot somewhere from December of 2008. Which would be after completion of N B K in hand ventures like Pandu Rangadu and Saadhu. As well Rajamouli is also busy with Mega Star son Chran's second flick of his career. |
Raju Sundaram about Okkamagadu:
OM Choosanu. I liked NBK. Ayina review rayataniki dammulu avasarama? I think dabbuluki longina vaalu and commercial interests vunna vaalu and soul ammukunna vaalu review pettaru. I can’t post the review till it appears online in the hindu. Regarding NBK, for his age, he’s far more good looking than any of the actors in the industry. I found Maharadhi funny but this one…will post my review soon.
YVS is putting brave face despite barrage of criticism for his dud - Okka Magadu. He still believes that the film will win the hearts of the audiences. He defends the film with an argument that common man comes to see the movie without any pre-occupied mind unlike critics and fans.
On other hand, the film is liberally 'edited' by the theatre owners across the state. YVS has also trimmed the film. He has now cut out two songs and some unimportant scenes that have running time of close to 20 mins.
| N T R must be given Bharath Ratna says Purandareshwari |
Date Updated: 1/18/2008 5:19:38 AM Email: |
| N T R has ruled not only in Telugu Cine Industry history, even in Politics he has made a mark of his own, the roles he played was given life by him with his talents, he played roles of god, no one has seen god but if anybody asks how god looks like they recall the face of N T R. As such in politics the policies he brought even till now they are unique was stated by the daughter of Late N T Rama Rao - Purandareshwari. Today happens to be N T R's 12 Death Anniversary, in order to give respect to him and recognize his services he must be rewarded with Bharath Ratna. |
With the success of Shah Rukh Khan's Don and Ajith's Billa in Tamil, work for remake of Yugandhar has gained momentum. Sri Raja Rajeshwari Combines has bagged the remake rights of NTR's Yugandhar and as well as the rights of Ajith's Billa for a whopping price. We understand that the price paid for the rights was much bigger than an upcoming star’s remuneration.
According to our reliable sources, Raja Rajeshwari Combines has bought the rights of this remake from the original producers - 'Chandramukhi' Vasu's family. Vasu's father Pitambaram who was make-up man for Late NTR was the original producer and Vasu himself wanted to remake it but he sold off the rights.
The question is who will act in this remake? They are currently in discussions with members of Nandamuri family. A young director came forward to direct it. The official announcement will be out in a week.
Ravi Teja is on cloud nine with his Sankranthi release, Krishna, getting good response from all quarters. He credits the success to director Vinayak for making complete family entertainer. With renewed enthusiasm and joy, he has signed two films this year.
His next film to be directed by Uday Shankar begins its regular shooting from January 16th. He pairs with his lucky heroine Anushka (they had first paired together in Rajamouli directed Vikramarkudu). Suresh Productions is producing it.
On other hand, he will also be working for director and producer Puri Jagannadh from July 2008. He plans to turn director next year.
