Sreenu Vaitla once again proved himself as a successful Director in the narration of screenplay, well timing comedy and direction with super hit movie DHEE. Finally DHEE emerged as a STUNNING HIT after prenatal hurdles and got unpredictable victory.
Tolly 2 Holly Films has acquired the entire overseas distribution and DVD rights of Vishnu, Genelia, Srihari Starrer and director Srinu Vytla’s forthcoming movie DHEE.
Directed by Srinu Vytla, the director with mettle who directed movies like Nandi Awards winner NeeKosam, Anandam, Sontham, Venky and Mega Star's Andarivadu in the past, and well known for his comedy timing comes up with another complete all round family entertainer in the form of DHEE.
This is a new Vishnu that one would see in Dhee..Kotti Choodu. There is exponential improvement in Vishnu compared to his previous films. He is simply superb in all aspects. Vishnu is going through a rough patch in his career and undoubtedly he is very lucky to get Dhee at this point. His comedy timing is very good and that helped his character a lot. He is very apt in that role. In simple words, Dhee will be a big plus to Vishnu's career.
After the grand success and superb performance in Bommarillu, Genilia is acting as a heroine. Srihari is playing another vital and important role after much praised character roles in MS Raju's NVNV and Mahanandi movies. Comedians like Sunil and Brahmanandam are other ingredients in this Action Packed Love Story DHEE.
Chakri had given a very good melody songs and audio is already a Hit. This film is being produced by Mallidi Satyanarayana who gave a Box Office Hit BUNNY earlier.
Lets see what wonders vaitla can create with DUBAI SEENU.
'DHEE...Kotti Choodu' a surprise HIT
Ramba in 'Evadaina Sare'
Ramba who has moved to Bhojpuri films after losing out to younger heroines in Tollywood, is now back in Telugu with a dubbing film. She is set to entertain the Telugu audience with the dubbed film ‘Evadaina Sare’. The film was originally made in Malayalam as ‘Payam Puli’ with Kalabhavan Mani in the lead.
The film is likely to be released in May. Kalabhavan Mani is well known to Telugu audience for his role in ‘Gemini’.Kalabhavan Mani will be seen in the role of a collection agent who works for a dreaded money lender.
Ramba hopes that the film would revive her career in Tollywood. The film is likely to be released in May.
Mamata Mohandas in JD Chakri's film
The hot girl Mamata Mohandas has bagged another important film in Telugu. She is all set to the lead heroine in J D Chakravarthy’s new directorial movie. That stars Jagapathi Babu as hero. J D Chakravarthy will be playing villain role in it. At presently, the script work is being done.
The film will be produced on Storm Productions which is currently producing Madhavan and Kona Venkat’s Adi Oka Idhile.
There will be another heroine in this movie. Mamata Mohandas is currently working in NTR’s Yamadonga.
Rishi's next titled 'Dammunnodu'
Dammunnodu - this is the title of the latest movie starring Rishi in the lead and directed by debutant BVV Chowdary. Made under the banner of Lachchuram Productions, this action based film has music by Vandemataram. Veteran artiste Pundari Kakshaiah is playing a pivotal role in it.
Rishi is currently working on two other films - Veedu Mamulodu Kadhu, co-starring Samrat and Gopika and Bangaru Konda, co-starring Navneet Kaur.
Select a title and bag a gift – Krishna Reddy
The shooting of Production No. 5, produced by Venkat on the banner of RR Movie Makers, presented by K Achireddy and directed by SV Krishna Reddy with Venu, Sangeeth and Shabna Khan in the lead was completed recently.
Speaking on the occasion, director SV Krishna Reddy says, 'We were able to complete the shooting without any hassles. When it comes to giving a title for the film, we had received several suggestions and all of them were looking good and apt. But we had decided to leave it to the choice of the audiences. We are considering two titles 'Kanuka' and 'Bahumati' for the film. We invite the audiences to send their choice to us, which would be finalised. When it comes to the film, a good man will always remain a good man. Our hero, who gives a word stands by it and takes it a challenge to fulfil his promise. Venu played the hero in the movie. I am confident that the film would earn me a good name on the lines of 'Subha Lagnam' and 'Mavi Chiguru'.
Veteran actor Dhulipala passes away
Dhulipala Seeta Rama Sastry (86) who is known for his trademark roles of Sakuni in Telugu old classics passed away today at a hospital in Guntur. He is survived by two sons.
He acted in more than 300 films. He was born in Dachepally on 24th September 1921. He entered into stage plays in 1935 by doing female role. He established ‘Star Theater Group’ in Guntur in 1941 started giving stage shows.
He entered the Telugu film industry with Bheeshma film. He won Nandi award for his work in Bhandavyalu film. He was last seen in films like Choodalani Vundi (Prakash Raj’s father) and Murari.
He sold all his assets and started an ashram in Guntur. He was also known as Maruthi Sevendra Swamy.
200 beauties in a song!
200 beauties? Just reading about it will make one's head spin, so you can imagine how it was for us to see this in person!
It is not new to have Telugu film shooting in Chennai. After AR Murugadoss and Selvaraghavan moved into the Telugu film field, they have shot many scenes for the films they direct in singara Chennai.
'Aadavari Matalukke Artham Verule' has been shot mostly in Chenani by Selvaraghavan, including a song sequence. A song was shot in Chennai's Prasad Studios and a hoard of beauties was brought in for it. There were so many that we lost count, so we finally asked the production guy. Imagine our surprise when he said 200! And none had crossed 20 years of age.
Lucky Andhra people to feast their eyes on so many beauties, we thought. A unit member close by consoled us saying that we could do the same in the Tamil version of the film! The Tamil version titled 'Yaaradi Nee Mohini' features Dhanush and Nayantara and is directed by Jawahar. It will feature the song with 200 beauties!
Source: Y! Movies
High business prospects for Chiruta
"Chiruta", the underproduction movie of Megastar son Ramcharan Tej, has ripped out sensational expectations in the industry even before the finish of its initial shoot schedule.
Produced by Ashwini Dutt on Vyjayanti Movies banner, it is directed by Puri Jagannath. The business is expected to cross Rs. 20 crore much ahead of the film's release, of course naturally.
Meanwhile, the producer and the other key members of the unit are planning to release the movie on August 22, the birthday of none other than the Megastar. Currently, the unit is busy with shoot in Bangkok. The seriousness of the canning can be seen in the fact that the young hero Ramcharan Tej took part in the hectic schedules on March 27th despite his birthday on that day.
Gopichand's film to go abroad for shoot
The unit is all set to leave for abroad to can some songs. After the unit returns from abroad trip, the audio would be released. Ramana Gogula provided melodious tunes to the songs in the film. Producer Nallamalupu Srinivas says, 'Gopichand is playing the role of a university student and director Srivasu had prepared the subject that suits Gopichand's body language perfectly.' 'Lakshyam' is the title under consideration for the movie. It was planned to release the film in May. Source: Indiaglitz
The main talkie of a film produced by Nallamalupu Srinivas (Bujji) on the banner of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Productions, introducing Srivasu as director, with Gopichand as hero and Anushka as heroine was completed with the shooting at Ramoji Film City.
Rajashekar launches new film
'Evadaithey Naakenthi' has turned out to be a big hit and a blessing for Rajashekar and his badly faltering career in the film industry. After celebrating its success, he is now getting ready for the future.
The actor-director team of Rajashekar and Jeevitha are now searching for a good film to be remade in Telugu. There were initial talks that the two have decided to not work with each other in the future projects, but that dispute now stands resolved. Announcements about the new film are awaited. In all probability you can hear something in May this year.
Meanwhile, Samudhra, the associate director of 'Evadaith....' is now getting ready with his next project. Kalyan Ram is going to be the hero. The film is the Telugu remake of the Vijay hit 'Sivakasi'. AM Rathnam had produced the film in Tamil.
Mumaith out of Don
Item girl Mumaith Khan who was supposed to star in the title track of the Lawrence directed Nagarjuna starring Don, had to pack her bags on day one itself. Apparently Mumaith began to throw her attitude around.
Not satisfied with making Nagarjuna wait Mumaith apparently refused to wear the costumes designed for her. It is being said that Lawrence himself showed Mumaith the door and had to alter the song because of the inconvenience caused.
England students make film on Rajini
Maxy, Eli and Rose from England and Jayanthi from Tamil Nadu who are students of London University are in Chennai currently to shoot a documentary film on Rajinikanth.
At present they are shooting in Chennai film studios and are capturing Rajini's cut outs and wall posters of his upcoming sensational Tamil film Sivaji.When asked about the film the students said, "Our class mate Jayanthi, an ardent fan of Rajini right from her childhood has been sharing with us his life and his climb to stardom in Tamil movies and this has inspired us to get involved in making a documentary film on the super star.
Rajini has created history in Tamil films and has carved a niche for himself in the South Indian film industry. He has a special place in the heart of numerous Tamil fans. We are certainly overwhelmed with admiration on the response that we received from his fans whom we contacted through his fan clubs all over Tamil Nadu and also offshore, especially in Japan. We are eagerly waiting to meet him in person and we are certain to be successful in our endeavor".
Allari Naresh in a negative role
Actor Allari Naresh, famous for his comedy films, will for the first time act in a negative role in director Mullapudi Vara’s yet-to-be launched film. The film, to be presented by S.S.Rajamouli, is to star Rajiv Kanakala in the lead role and has screenplay by Chandrasekhar Yeleti.
The film will be formally launched on 20th April and other details regarding the cast and crew will be announced shortly. With such a strong technical backup one sure expects a winner from this combination.
Neha with Chiruta
After a long wait the photos of Neha, a Delhi model are finally out. She has been chosen by director Puri Jagannath to star opposite megastar Chrianjeevi's son Ram Charan Teja.
The unit is currently in Bangkok for shooting some important scenes from the movie. Currently a song is being picturised on Ram Charan Teja and Neha.
Reports say that Ram Charan Teja is looking like a real hero. He is also reportedly quite at ease before the camera and is excelling in the performance, especially with the dances.
Going by the talk, looks like this film is gearing up to create wonders. In that case, even 'Modalu...aapevadu ledu' (the title that was initially considered) might be apt for Chiruta.The unit will wind up the present schedule and return on April 28. C Aswini Dutt is producing the movie on the Vyjayanthi Movies banner.
Marriage proposal for Bunny
Young hero Allu Arjun (Bunny for family and friends) who is basking in the success of his hit film 'Desamuduru' is being flooded by a host of offers. While a majority of them are from producers and directors, a few are from parents of eligible daughters.
A rich NRI family has reportedly approached Allu Aravind with a proposal to offer the hand of their young daughter to Allu Arjun. While the family of Arjun is happy with the proposal they are inclined to go with Arjun.
Arjun says that he would like to wait for two more years and wants o concentrate on his career. The NRI family is reportedly willing to wait and has come up with a new proposal. They would like to produce a film with Allu Arjun in the meanwhile. It is not yet known whether the new proposal has been accepted.
Karishma Kotak is likely for S.Zindabad
After a long time, a new heroine is going to be introduced opposite Chiranjeevi. News doing rounds is that a newcomer Karishma Kotak is almost finalized for Chiranjeevi’s Shankardada Zindabad.
Karishma Kotak, a well-known model and winner of beauty contests, is making her debut. It has not yet been finalised but her name is seriously being considered.
The film’s shooting has been progressing at brisk pace. Climax sequences are also being canned now at Annapoorna Studios.
"Aata" to release on May 9th
Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao said that the movie has completed the talkie part and only one song is remaining. The film's subject is completely suitable to hero Siddarth and sinks with his body language. "MS Raju is a man who will not compromise on production values. This will reflect in this movie. We had to go to Rajahmundry two or three times for shooting some important scenes, including re-shooting. Raju extended the best of his cooperation," he said. Paruchuri Gopalakrishna said that Siddarth played a role in which he gets entangled with things to which he has no connection at all. This gives place to several problems. At the same time, they make the real essence of the story. The film will be releasing on May 10 th in all probability. Director VN Aditya expressed confidence that the movie would sure make a big hit. "Paruchuri Brothers and MS Raju treated me as their own brother and cooperated in an excellent manner." MS Raju maintained that life is a bunch of mistakes and adjustments and the same is being shown in Aata. He said the film would sure become a blockbuster thanks to the committed team work of the unit members. A new artiste from Mumbai named Munna is introduced in the film. Sumanth Arts will launch its next production along with SVR Entertainments on May 9 th. Mahesh Babu Movie launch will be in October," he said.
Siddarth-Illeana movie "Aata" in the direction of VN Aditya on Sumanth Arts banner is going to release on May 9th, on the eve of its producer MS Raju's birthday. The unit members met the media to detail about the film's progress in Hyderabad. Paruchuri Brothers penned the dialogues while Music is by Devi Sri Prasad. The audio is planned to be released on April 20th.
Source: Filmchamber
Badra's 'Chase...for love'
Having worked as assistant director with Dasari Narayana Rao for few films and with Puri Jagannath from Bachi till Super, Badra is all set to launch himself as director. The film is titled Chase... caption is 'for love'.
This film will have mostly new cast and selections are in final stages. Regular shooting might start towards the end of April. Chakri will compose music and Ome Prakash (cinematographer of Danger) will handle the camera.
Sanjaya survives the cut on Idol
The questionably gifted but clearly popular Sanjaya Malakar easily survived another elimination on the hit show American Idol on Wednesday after a performance even irascible judge Simon Cowell conceded "wasn't horrible."
Indian-American singing sensation Sanjaya Malakar making it through the successive rounds of popular TV show American Idol has evoked mixed reactions.
"Regular Idol watchers, and there are 30 million of us, know that Sanjaya Malakar is an abysmally untalented contestant who not only survives elimination week after week but actually seems to become more popular. He is the worst singer among the finalists, by far," Eugene Robinson wrote in the Op-Ed pages of The Washington Post.
Terming his voice as "weak" Robinson wrote Sanjaya dances as if he has restless "leg syndrome"
"But Sanjaya is undeniably cute. And he has a world-class head of hair, which he styles a different way each week – the apotheosis, thus far, was an indescribable 'faux-hawk.' Wielding his lush locks and his charismatic smile like weapons of mass destruction, Sanjaya has conquered television's biggest show in a demonstration of force majeure that recalls Saddam Hussein's blitzkrieg of Kuwait," he wrote.
Robinson also criticised the judges of the TV show and said, "They should stop worrying about what impact their comments might have on the Sanjaya sympathy vote".
More talented singers are voted off the show, one by one, while Sanjaya survives. In the process, he seems to have grown from a shy, tentative 17-year-old into some kind of passive-aggressive monster, he adds.
Krishnavamsi's next launch 'Mallepuvvu'
C Kalyan is producing a film on the banner of Teja Cinema with Navadeep and Siva Balaji as heroes under the direction of Krishnavamsi. It is learnt that the story was ready for the film. The unit is busy in search of heroines for the movie.
It is also learnt that 'Mallepuvvu' is the title under consideration. Jyotika Krishna, who played heroine in 'Laila Majnu' was selected as one of the heroines, while search is on for another heroine.
It is surprising that Krishnavamsi has come forward to do a film with relatively small casting, after a big hit like 'Rakhee'.
Previously also, Krishnavamsi brought out 'Khadgam' with less popular stars and made it a blockbuster and this film would repeat history, several opine.
Navadeep says, 'Every artiste vies to work with a creative director like Krishnavamsi. I am very lucky for getting one such opportunity now. I will ensure to make best use of this chance.'
The film is most likely to be launched on April 25. In case it was postponed, the film would definitely go to sets for regular shooting from May 1.
MS Raju to do a remake
MS Raju has bought the Telugu remake rights of Kannada blockbuster Mungare Male. This film will be launched on 9 May. The hero, heroine and director of the film is yet to be finalized. He is going to produce this film in association with SPR Entertainments banner.
Incidentally, MS Raju’s latest film is also releasing on 9 May. MS Raju has the habit of announcing new projects and doing pooja ceremony for his new films on his birthday 10 May. But this year, he is doing it in a day advance.
Stars attend gala wedding
All the top stars from Tollywood were seen at one place together. The occasion was the wedding reception of Devender Goud’s son. The top guns from the film industry like Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Balakrishna and others were spotted at the function.
It is quite common to see stars at the wedding in the family of high profile politicians. Tollywood stars are known to make it a point to oblige politicians whenever they are invited.
Jyothika wants Surya to avoid Asin!
Many producers have requested their directors to book Asin as the heroine and Surya as a hero since the stupendous success of the film Gajini.
The producers of Vel and Varanam Ayiram wanted Asin to play the lead lady in their films. However, a strict order from wife Jyothika to avoid Asin in any of his forthcoming films has forced Surya to avoid the actress. Is Jyothika afraid that the 'reel' pair could become a 'real' one at some stage...?
A source from within the close circle of Surya says, 'there might be some truth in this gossip. When Gajini became a huge hit, Jyothika became uncomfortable as the media raved about the onscreen chemistry between the two."
Jyothika was of the impression that she and Surya made a perfect match on the celluloid. However, Asin's entry ransacked her imagination. Some might be aware of a film named Chennayil Oru Mazhaikaalam that was dropped after the completion of a brief schedule at AVM. Though Asin was supposed to play the female lead role, Surya inisted that Jyothika be cast opposite him. However, the director refused to change his heroine, and finally the project was shelved.
After a year, when the shooting for Gajini began, director Murugadoss was keen on retaining Asin in the lead role. As Surya was badly in need of a hit after the debacle of Perazhgan, he did not make any fuss and kept quiet on his choice of heroine.
Since the astounding stupendous success of Gajini, Surya now himself opts for Asin for his new films. When Gowtham informed him about his decision to cast Asin in Varanam Aayiram, Surya happily relented. But this time it was Jyothika who expressed her displeasure over the selection of Asin.
Now the crew is on the hunt of an apt face for this film, before taking off for Afghanistan. It is said that director Hari also initially selected Asin as the heroine of Vel with Surya. But now he will reconsider his choice, and search for another girl for the lead role.
Self confidence and mutual trust are the 'mantra' for the success of any relationship, and hope Jyothika is aware of that! Anyway, hope the couple keep loving each as and do not give any room for rumour-mongering.
Charmme brand ambassador for Big C
Becoming brand ambassador seems to be the order of the day in the Telugu film industry. First it was Mahesh Babu who was signed on as the brand ambassador by soft drink giant Cola and now actress Charmme is the brand ambassador for leading mobile store Big C.
Big C, the biggest chain of mobile stores in Andhra Pradesh, is now on expansion mode. The mobile store has showrooms in – Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vishakapatnam, Nellore, Rajamundry, Eluru, Tirupathi, Kakinada, Madanpally and Guntur.
The store now comes up with scratch and win offer between April 9 and May 8, 2007
Mohan Babu's latest favourite director Rajamouli
Mohanbabu, the producer of Rajubhai, starring his younger son Manoj and Shiela (of Seethakoka Chiluka fame), is also looking at a May 4th release. He announced this at a press meet at Annapurna Studios.
Addressing the film journalists during its shooting, he claimed that his latest favourite director is Rajamouli.
Speaking about Rajamouli, Dr Mohanbabu says, 'I played different roles as a film artiste for the past 32 years. I worked with so many new directors. I played roles in over 500 films. However, only a few great directors like my mentor Dasari Narayana Rao, K Raghavendra Rao, B Gopal and Raviraja Pinisetty had created a new history in my film career. Whenever I go to shooting in their direction, they used to work with good discipline and treat their job as their mother. They work for all the 24 hours with total dedication. However, those directors who came after them were not so disciplined or dedicated. After a long time, I noticed such dedication and discipline with SS Rajamouli. When he calls me to attend the shooting at 7 O Clock, he gets everything ready and by the time I reach the shooting spot, he was busy in looking after the shot to be taken. I liked him and his attitude very much. I am very happy to play a role in his film under his direction.'
Srihari’s 'Sri Mahalakshmi' on May 4th
Actor Srihari’s latest action flick Sri Mahalakshmi (a remake of the hit Malayalam movie Chintamani Kola Case) is ready for release on May 4th. The release date coincides with the 61st birthday of Srihari's guru Dasari Narayana Rao and the film is being dedicated to him.
The film, directed by Vijayan and produced by Srihari’s wife and former actress Shanta Kumari, also stars Suhasini Mani Ratnam and Tanikella Bharani in important roles.
The film has music by Mani Sharma, editing by Goutham Raju, dialogues by Krishneswara Rao, cinematography by Vijay C. Kumar and story by AK Sajan.
Bhagyaraja's son to debut in Telugu
Chandra Mahesh who directed films like Preyasi Raave and Hanumanthu is going to direct and produce a film on Purna Chandra Moviemakers banner.
Santhan - son of Bhagyaraja - is going to make his debut as hero with this straight film. Santhan is currently acting in an unreleased Tamil film. For the first time Bhagyaraja is writing screenplay and dialogues for a straight Telugu film.
Director Chandra Mahesh is doing the script work of this film in Vizag now. A popular youth music director is going to score music for this film.
This film will go to floors in the first week of May. More details are awaited.
'Dhee' releasing on April 13th
Dhee, starring Vishnu and Genelia, is releasing on April 13th, and not on 12th as was announced earlier by its producer Mallidi Satyanarayana Reddy, who made the movie on Siri Venkateswara Creations banner.
Directed by Srinu Vytla, the director with mettle who directed movies like Nandi Awards winner NeeKosam, Anandam, Sontham, Venky and Mega Star's Andarivadu in the past, and well known for his comedy timing comes up with this another complete all round family entertainer DHEE.
This movie comes with full of promise to Vishnu with very good scope for his histrionics. After the grand success and superb performance in Bommarillu, Genilia is acting as a heroine. Srihari is playing another vital of a local pehalwan and disputes settler. Comedians like Sunil and Brahmanandam are other ingredients in this Action Packed Love Story DHEE.
Chakri had given a very good melody songs and audio is already a hit. This film is being produced by Mallidi Satyanarayana who gave a box office hit 'Bunny' earlier.
A budding genius from Kamal's home!
Another artiste to emerge from Kamal's family is his elder daughter Sruthi. After completing her course in music in the US, she has returned to Chennai. She has studied music at the famous Musicians Institute in California.
She has also done some music composition. "I knew my vocation in life was music when I turned 16," says Shruti.
She is right now fully engrossed in bringing out a separate video album. Apart from composing music, she also sings very well. When she was 12, she has sung with her father in 'Hey Ram.' She sings all the songs in her video album too.
Another talent she has inherited from Kamal is her ability to write poetry in Tamil, English and Hindi. So the lyrics for her album could be hers.
Last year, she took part in a fashion show as a model. That time, the question everyone had was whether she would become an actress. She said no at that time, but she could change her mind in the future.
Right now she is more interested in her music that could slowly diversify into music for films.
Brahmanandam highest paid comedian
Brahmanandam is now reportedly the highest paid comedy actor in Tollywood. He is featured in almost all films and is much in demand. His presence guarantees laughter in any film and he is much loved among the Telugu audience. The busy actor is reportedly cashing in on his popularity.
It makes sense to make hay while the sun is shining. And Brahmanandam seems to have digested this fact very well. He is demanding a very high fee and getting away with it.
He is even reported to be asking the producers for extra remuneration if the shooting gets extended beyond scheduled time. He is said to be asking for upwards of rupees 10,000 per hour for working overtime. Good going indeed.
Meera Jasmine in Yamagola...Malli Modalayindi
Meera Jasmine is confirmed as one of the heroines in Srinivasa Reddy's Yamagola..Malli Modalayindi starring Srikanth and Venu. There is another heroine in this film who is yet to be confirmed. She could be a new face.
Amar, Rajasekhar and Satish are producing this film on Frames Entertainments banner. Jeevan Thomas is composing music. This film is an out-and-out entertainer coming from the director who earlier directed Adirindayya Chandram and Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila.
'Desa Pokiri' with Venu Madhav
The shooting of 'Bhukailas' directed by Siva Nageswara Rao and produced by Gopinatha Reddy with Venu Madhav, Gowri Munjal, Suhasini and Mumaith Khan as heroines is progressing well.
As per the story, Venu Madhav 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 Venu Madhav 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 Venu Madhav as 5 Star. With the help of Manikyam, Sridevi would be made to play the mother of Venu Madhav. 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.'
V Samudra, Kalyanram's film titled 'Manavudu'
Vedika, who starred in the recent Lawrence-starrer Muni, has been roped in to play the female lead opposite Nandamuri Kalyanram in V. Samudra's next directorial venture. Samudra, who is basking in the success of Rajasekhar's Evadaithe Naakenti, also produces the film.
Tentatively titled Manavadu, the film will be produced under the banner of Sai Sarvajit Movies. It will go on floors at the end of this month.
Editor Mohan's next tentatively titled 'Aggi Pidugu'
Producer-film editor 'Editor' Mohan, who has been lying low for quite sometime now, is all set to produce his next film. Tentatively titled Aggi Pidugu, it will star his younger son Ravi in the lead, will be directed by his elder son Raja and will be produced under the banner of ML Movie Arts.
'Editor' Mohan has produced nine films in Telugu and three in Tamil, including the blockbusters Hitler, Kshemanga Velli Labhanga Randi and Hanuman Junction. Ravi, popularly known as Jeyam Ravi, has so far acted in seven Tamil films-Jeyam, M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi, Dass, Mazhai, Idaya Thirudan, Unakkum Ennakkum and Deepavali.
Siva Balaji comes with 'Podarillu'
After the success of Bommarillu, now comes another film with similar title, Podarillu. It stars Shiva Balaji as the hero. Newcomer Neha Pendse is making her debut as heroine.
The film marks the debut of K Vijay Baskar’s associate Rettadi Srinivasa Rao as the director. Akula Shiva Durga Prasad is producing it.
“We have completed the entire shooting part except for one song. The film is complete family entertainer. I can confidently say every one with their family members without any embarrassment can watch it,” producer said.
Hero Shiva Balaji termed it a musical movie. “Idi Maa Ashokggadi Love Story was big musical hit in my career. I am sure the film’s music will be as big hit. Koti has given wonderful songs for the film. It is love story but each character in the film behaves with maturity,” Shiva Balaji told the media.
Director Srinivasa Rao denied any resemblance to the story and theme of Bommarillu.
Nitin's new film launched
It has become a fashion these days for all stars to have a soft launch of their respective films without any hype or hoopla. The new untitled film of young hero Nitin was also launched silently a few days ago in Hyderabad.
Interestingly, the previous flicks of Nitin were launched with a lot of fanfare. This film is produced by C. Kalyan and S. Vijayanand on Teja cinema banner. Amma Rajasekhar, who directed Ranam and Khatarnak, is roped as director.
The unit will soon move to Pollachi in Tamilnadu for a prolonged shoot. Chakri is scoring the music and the other details are being worked out. Meanwhile, the fate of Nitin’s Satyam Sivam Sundaram under the direction of N. Shankar is hanging on fire.
Pawan Kalyan in and as 'Puli'
Pawan Kalyan's next movie is expected to be with SJ Surya (who directed Kushi). SJ Surya is said to have readied a subject with out mass orientation particularly making it a tailored one for Pawan Kalyan. He has recently registered a title "Puli".
Incidentally, with same title several years ago, Chiranjeevi flick came and shook the industry luring the mass to the theatres. Moreover, Megastar's son Ramcharan Tej is doing a film in the direction of Puri Jagan which is tentatively titled "Chiruta".
So, the mega family is running after names related to Big Cat family.
Kajal with Arjun in 'Kalidasu'
Kajal (Laxmikalyanam fame) is playing heroine with action king Arjun in a film titled Kalidasu. Renowned director Bharatiraja is directing this film. Not only that, Bollywood actor Nana Patekar is playing a key role in this film.
This film is titled Bommalattam in Tamil. Most part of the film is completed. Last schedule is currently going on in Chennai. K.Laxmi Narayana Reddy is dubbing this film into Telugu as Kalidasu. Music is by Himesh Rashmia and dialogs are by Ghantasala Ratnakumar.
Trivikram's story, screenplay for 'Mirchi'
Prince Maheshbabu is playing hero in 'Mirchi' produced by KL Narayana on the banner of Durga Arts introducing Jasti Hemambaradhar (Bulli) as director. Noted writer Trivikram Srinivas is providing story and screenplay for this movie, while Devisri Prasad is scoring tunes.
Earlier Trivikram Srinivas directed Mahesh Babu for Athadu which is a blockbuster hit. Presently Trivikram Srinivas is directing a movie with Pawan Kalyan. Later, he will do a film 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna' with Prince Maheshbabu as hero.
As of now, Maheshbabu is busy with 'Athidi' directed by Y Surender Reddy. After 'Athidi', Maheshbabu would play hero in 'Mirchi' and the producer is making efforts to launch the film in August. S Gopal Reddy is presenting the flick.
Nayan seeks Rajini's help?
Nayantara still would be regretting the day she'd accepted the offer to star with Simbu. When she announced that everything between her and Simbu is over, rumors began that both Simbu and his father, actor/politician T Rajendran had threatened her of dire consequences.
We don't know how true the rumors are but it did keep her away from Tamilnadu and the Tamil film industry for a very long time.
In order to bring peace, she had to seek the help of high-level politicians in Andhra Pradesh. For a while, it looked as if peace had returned. She now has about three new offers, but she is convinced that the threats from Simbu or his father haven't ended.
Rumors are now on that she had sought Rajinikanth's help to deal with the issue. Rajinikanth has had his own problems with Simbu earlier because there were rumors initially that Simbu was involved with his elder daughter before she got married to Danush.
Siddharth bags a real big one!
Having catapulted to fame with his mega hit movie Rang De Basanti, director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is gearing up for his forthcoming autobiographical venture, Delhi 6. The director faced an uphill task in finalizing the hero right from the start.
On receiving negative response from Abishek Bachchan he approached Hrithik. With Hrithik agreeing to the script and when everything was rolling around peacefully, bang came a rude shock with Hrithik suddenly pulling out of the movie.
Not perturbed by this, the director offered the role to Siddharth who readily agreed to it. The movie will be shot in India and is expected to be released during 2007 end. Siddharth, who stole the thunder with his histrionics in RDB, is mighty pleased on getting the offer.
This movie will be one of the four movies that are going to be produced by UTV for Rakeysh. Music is by none other than the Maestro, A.R.Rahman.
Krishnavamsi, Balakrishna's Bheeshma?
Reliable sources reported that Krishnavamsi has registered a title 'Bheeshma'. The title is very powerful. Chances are that this film might be Krishnavamsi's next one (after the present film) and might start towards the end of the year.
Buzz in the industry circles is that Krishnavamsi will soon direct Balakrishna. Going by this powerful title and the buzz, chances are that Balakrishna might do this film.
Meanwhile, Krishnavamsi is busy with pre-production work of his upcoming film that has Navadeep and Siva Balaji playing the lead. Regular shooting will start very shortly. A good chunk of the film will be pictured in Hampi. K.M.Radhakrishna is composing music and C.Kalyan is the producer.
