Biggies get ready for January 2010 war

Come January, a raft of big and small movies will slug fest for box office share at the box office. With at least four December releases getting postponed owing to the unfriendly situation for films in the state, these are joining in the Jan war too. Thus, you have Nagarjuna's 'Kedi', NTR's 'Adhurs', Venkatesh's 'Namo Venkatesha', Ravi Teja's 'Shambo Shiva Shambo' and Shekar Kammula-directed Leader coming as the month's biggest releases. These films have high stakes and are brandished as prestigious projects.

Of the five, 'Adhurs' and 'Leader' were not scheduled for a Pongal release, while 'Kedi' and 'Namo Venkatesha' have always been the contenders for the festive season. Now, the fight has got more exciting. It is difficult to fathom the enormity of the situation in next month, with no parallel in the past. Though there has been no official declaration about Leader's release date as yet, it may be presumed that the producers will not allow it to languish more than a month in the studio.

Apart from these much-awaited ones, there are films like Deva Katta's 'Prasthanam', Three Angels-produced 'Om Shanthi', Manchu Manoj-starrer Bindaas, Nikhil-starrer Kalavar King, Geetha Krishna-directed Koffi Bar, dubbed film Yuganiki Okkadu in the fray, though not necessarily in mid-Jan.

EVV’S 5oth Film Titled as ‘Buridi’

EVV Satyanarayana upcoming film, his fiftieth one is titled ‘Buridi.’ The titled itself tickles. Big B Productions banner is producing the film. Aryan Rajesh and Aishwarya (debutant) will be playing the lead roles. Almost all the comedians of the Telugu Cinema including Brahmanandam, M S Narayana, Chalapathi Rao, Kovai Sarala, Jeeva, Sana, L B Sriram, Surekhavani, Jayaprakash Reddy, Shakunthala, Ali, Lavanya Jyostna, Raghu Babu, AVS, Sudharshan and Jayalalitha will be acting in the film.Hyderabad and Bangkok are chosen as shooting spots.

Amayakudu Movie Set To Release In Febuary

'Amayakudu'. The film is produced by Bharathi Ganesh and directed by Bala Murugan. The fatso actor has got an interesting role in the film - where he grows from being an innocuous being to an asadhyudu. Krishnudu says, "In the film I am playing a good son, good brother, good lover and a good human being. The role I am doing here is a world apart from the ones which I played in the two Vinayakudu films." After Saranya, with whom he acted in Villagelo.., it is Ananya this time.
The story is kept under the wraps as of now, but it is about love, fun and relationships in a family. The film has been shot in Vizag, Araku and Paleru. Three songs were shot in Delhi, Chennai and Hyderabad.The audio will release in the month of January and the film in February. Martand K Venkatesh is the editor. Manikanth Kadri is the music director.

JR.NTR’S Movies Treat In Upcoming 2010

NTR who didn't release any of his films in 2009 is coming up with three releases in 2010. Adhurs which was ready for release is waiting for correct time to hit the theaters. The film may hit theaters in the first half of January once the Telangana issue settles down.

NTR-Dil Raju's Brindhavanam is already on sets and shooting is commencing at a rapid pace.The movie will be releasing in summer of 2010.

Aswini dutt is planning to make another movie with NTR after Kantri. Meher ramesh who directed Kantri will be directing this film. The movie is titled as SHAKTI and if sources are to be believed, this will be the biggest budget film in NTR's Career. Andala Khazana illeana is pairing up with young tiger for this flick. The movie will go to floors on 11th of January.

2010 going to be Triple Bonanza for NTR fans .... Wait See For His Upcoming Movie Details

Highest Losses Lowest Hits ! Of Tollywood In 2009 (A detailed Report)

Tollywood's Report card of 2009

Before Knowing about 2009 Tollywood report just we want to congratualate New talented artists who debutanted in this year.Tollywood’s report card only six hits and a slew of disasters. Presenting the good, the bad and the disappointing moments of the film industry in 2009...

The year 2009 would go down in Tollywood annals as a mixed one. The year did begin on a high with a hit film in the very first month, but as it inches to a close, December releases have gone awry, shootings are stalled and film screenings stopped, no thanks to the ongoing Telangana tussle.

Of the 125 theatrical releases, only six were declared hits by the trade guides, pushing producers, distributors and exhibitors in the middle of a major financial mess (losses to the tune of Rs 300 crore were incurred on Telugu films and 120 theatres shut shop).

Though Telugu filmmakers did their bit to woo the audience with varied genres — suspense thrillers (Kavya’s Diary, Amaravathi and Katha), horror movies (Diary and Aa Intlo) romances (Boni and Kurradu), family dramas (Mithrudu and Bangaru Babu) and even small concept movies (Villagelo Vinayakudu, Indhumathi), the audience didn’t seem to like any of them.

Hit machines

Amidst a heap of flops, the brightest spot was Magadheera starring Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Agarwal. The film became the highest Tollywood grosser ever made (Rs 57 crore and counting). There are now reports that the film is being remade in Hindi even as leading production houses fight over the film’s original rights. Anushka and Sonu Sood’s Arundhati made Rs 30 crore and was the first hit of the year. Ravi Teja scored a hit with Kick (it earned over Rs 22 crore).

Small was bountiful

About 40 small-budget films hit the screens. And surprise, surprise! Some of them went on to be money-minting projects too. While Prayanam (Rs 5 crore) and Ride (Rs 8 crore) were hits, Bendu Apparao also made money (Rs 9 crore). “The audience thumbed down clichéd masala flicks. Novelty is the key,” says filmmaker M S Raju whose Maska didn’t work at the BO.

Dubbed delights

This seems to be Hollywood’s big year in AP. While the Telugu version of Hollywood blockbusters 2012 (earned Rs 30 crore) and Avatar were huge successes, even other dubbed flicks like Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon earned big bucks too. Even small towns warmed up to dubbed Hollywood films.

Kollywood misses mark

It was a bad, bad year for Kollywood superstars Vikram, Vishal and Suriya in T-Town. Their dubbed Mallanna (Vikram), Pista (Vishal) and Ghatikudu (Suriya) collectively lost Rs 30 crore.

Youth brigade

The charismatic Allu Arjun tried something new when he essayed a grey role in Arya 2 (the film raked in Rs 15 crore in the first weekend alone). Six-packer Prabhas’ Ek Niranjan earned Rs 12 crore as opening week collections. Star son Nag Chaitanya’s launchpad Josh also posted good openings and the youngster is now doing another “different” film with Gautham Menon. Allari Naresh bounced back with a laugh-riot (Bendu Apparao) while Manchu Manoj tasted moderate success with Prayanam. Siddharth had a hit in Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam and a dud in Oye, while Varun Sandesh had a disappointing Evariana Eppudaina and Kurradu. Nani had a hit in Ride and a flop in Snehithuda, while Tanish scraped through with Ride.

Missing in action

T-Town’s biggest stars Mahesh Babu, NTR Junior, Nagarjuna and Pawan Kalyan had no releases this year. Only Venkatesh had a release in Eenadu. Unfortunately the film didn’t work.

Reign women

Among the reigning divas of Tollywood, only Anushka seems to be flying high after Arundhati. The other screen scorchers Ileana (Rechipo), Genelia (Sasireka Parinayam), Nayanthara (Anjaneyulu) and Hansika (Jayeebhava) all had flops to their credit. Upcoming stars Aksha and Swetha Basu tasted success with Ride and Harika too had a Prayanam to her credit. Kangna Ranaut’s Rs 1 crore dream debut with Ek Niranjan made her the most expensive debutante in Tollyland, but the film was a commercial letdown.

The Big Picture

Summing up the scenario, thespian Ramanaidu who bounced back with Bendu Apparao says, “For decades the success ratio has always wavered between 10 per cent to 20 per cent, but this year things have been bad. I hope things improve next year,” he adds.

With spiralling cost of production as stars and directors continue to take home hefty pay cheques, paucity of ‘novel scripts’, here’s hoping for some more miracles in Tollywood in 2010. Perhaps the best is yet to come.

Girls heroes love to patronise

Seems that some heroines are pretty lucky to be patronised by top heroes. Though the trend is more typical of the Hindi film industry, Tollywood is no stranger to it. In the past, Sameera Reddy became Junior NTR's fav, who was roped in for 'Ashok' and 'Narasimhudu', on the advice of the star. Unluckily for Sameera, most of the films she acted in did not do too well here and she later opted for Bollywood.

Ditto with Mamta Mohandas now, whose name was suggested by Akkineni Nagarjuna for his film 'Kedi'. Mamta earlier acted with the glamorous star in King. Of course, it is also true that the professional actress well deserved the film. Nagarjuna himself praised the actress for displaying professionalism on the sets.

The gossip mills churn the rumour that Priyamani is being promoted by Jagapathi Babu. What could have made them to come to the conclusion? Well, the actress has acted in three movies with the middle-aged actress. 'Pellaina Kothalo', 'Pravarakhyudu' and now, 'Sadhyam'.

In a way, some actresses are fortunate enough to get godfathers in the form of frontline actors.

Special Buzz: Shriya On South Scope Magazine Front Cover

Shriya has posed for south scope magazine cover page for its latest issue. South Scope is also coming up with a Biki Calender for New Year and Shriya will be featuring in that as well along with Illeana, Mamatha Mohandas, Lakshmi roy, Reemasen, Nikita, Bindu Madhavi and Madhushalini. The Actresses are believed to be looking sexy and looks like they will steal the hearts of the youth.

‘DIL’ Raju’s “Maro Charitra” Movie Audio Relasing Sooner

The Prestagious Project ever in telugu film industry remaking of a blockbuster telugu movie 'Maro Charitra'. The dynamic director 'DIL' Raju is all set to Make Sequel of maro charitra with Varu Sandesh. The Film Shooting is also going at a brisk.“Maro Charitra” starring Varun Sandesh and Anitha will release its audio in the coming January. New comer Ravi Yadav is directing this film by crafting it according to today’s trend. “The basic story of Maro Charitra is same as the old one, but it is being picturised according to the present trend. The schedules of the movie were completed at USA, Vizag and Dubai and the final schedule to be completed at Hyderabad.

The film will be presented by Sri Venkateswara Creations banner.Music is being composed by Micky J Meyer. Editing is done by Marthand K Venkatesh.

Paruchuri Ravindra Nath New Flick Luanched

Usha madhuri pvt.,ltd. is producing a movie with Paruchuri Ravindra Nath as hero and R.V.Uday kumar as director. The shooting has started in Hyderabad on Monday. Producer said that " It is a story related to the situations often we see in the society and the consequences parents and children face in future due to the mistakes parents do in the brought up of their children.
" Director speaking " It is the awesome story of son and father, most of the people resemble the characters in the movie." The heroine is from Srilanka, Prakash Raj,Sai kumar,Ravi babu,Thanikella Bharani, Brahmanandam, Kota srinivasa Rao, Ali are other co-artists. story:Paruchuri Brothers, lyrics: Jonnavitthula, suddala ashok teja,Venegalla Rambabu, Executive producer: D.V.Raju

.500 Telangana theatres agree to ban Arya 2, Saleem

500 Telangana theatres agree to ban Arya 2, Saleem

December 22, 2009

Nearly 200 movie theatres in the Telangana region have been screening Arya 2 starring Allu Arjun and Saleem starring Manchu Vishnu despite the “ban” imposed by the Telangana activists.

It was to express their outrage at the pro-united state stance taken by the Praja Rajyam chief, Mr K. Chiranjeevi, and actor Mohan Babu that films starring their kin were banned by the activists. Angry Telangana agitators have now asked these theatres also to stop screening the films or face the consequences.

Following this, Telangana film distributors and exhibitors on Monday formally decided not to screen Arya 2 and Saleem and about 500 theatres in the region also pledged not to screen the movie of any actor who supports the united state cause.

The decision came a day after the Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) chief, Mr K. Chandrasekhar Rao, issued a statement against Telugu film actors who are supporting the ongoing united AP movement.

The Telangana Film Chamber of commerce decided not to screen films of these actors till the situation gets normal. “Telangana people are upset with Chiranjeevi and Mohan Babu,” said Mr Vijandar Reddy, president of Telangana Film Chamber of Commerce. “So the agitators have been attacking theatres. We will screen other movies in the place of these two films.”

Further, the chamber warned film-makers that they will not screen any movie which has an anti-Telangana tone or has derogatory dialogues agai-nst people from this region. It seems that until things simmer down, film lovers of the region will have to be content with English, Hindi and dubbed movies.

Producers have already decided to stop all the movie releases this month.

Genelia’s New Year plan

Genelia is planning to visit Nashik for New Year. She is keen on going to a church in this Maharashtrian city. Genelia feels that Bollywood has been kind to her this time around and she owes her success to God. Says the actress, “My family and I have great faith in that church. 2009 has been a great year for me professionally, and I’m grateful to God for that.”

At present, Genelia is looking forward to an impressive line up of films in the coming year. Her next, Chance Pe Dance opposite Shahid Kapoor, is all set for release. David Dhawan’s Hook Ya Crook, opposite heartthrob John Abraham will soon follow.

Salman throws a stag party

Salman Khan is well-known in Bollywood circles for his wild parties. If the party happens to be his birthday bash and that too at his farmhouse at Panvel, it promises to be double the fun.

However, yesterday night, Salman had a low-key celebration for his 45th birthday. He had a stag party.

A source says, “Bhai is known to have fun during his parties at Panvel. His parties are much awaited and talked about by his guests. Salman’s large-heartedness ensures that all of them have a blast. However, this year, Salman is not in one of his merry moods. After his break-up with Katrina Kaif, he is not in the mood to go all out and celebrate. So, on his special day, he did not send invitations to any female. He did not feel the need to have a girlfriend by his side or even bask in the glory of any other female company. Incidentally, Katrina is in London to celebrate Christmas and New Year with her family. Salman has invited only his close male friends. Also, unlike every year, the celebration this time is not on a lavish scale. Yesterday’s party was held only for his close friends music composers Sajid Wajid, hairstylist Aalim Hakim, his bodyguard Shera, his close associate Nadeem, his filmmaker friends Vijay Galani and Sajid Nadiadwala among others. Salman has already celebrated his birthday with his family on Saturday night.”

Let’s hope that by next year, the tide turns and the large-hearted Khan gets back to hosting lavish parties.

Ileana loves her cute daughter!

When Ileana is asked about her marriage, she gave a quick reply saying that she was totally busy in making her daughter getting ready to go to school. "I must give the bath, prepare breakfast and dress up her. My daughter is so cute that I can’t live without her" says sexy Ileana. Shocked with this? It was Ileana’s elder sister Farah’s Daughter. Ileana treats as her own daughter and she was her best Buddy.

Kamal ropes K Balachander

It is going to be a festival for the fans of two great icons that Kamal has roped K Balachander to act in his film, with him. It is heard that kamal had prepared a script in tamil and currently in the casting process. He had decided that K Balachander was the right man, perfectly suited to that role. The film has another highlight that Gauthami is going to debut as a director for this film. Oh! this is going to be a legendry combination of great icons. The other cast and crew are yet to be announced.

‘Exchange Offer’ Between Kollywood And Tollywood Heroes

With the current situation of the film industry, kollywood and tollywood hero’s are exchanging their actions. By this they can score success at the box office and make audiences feel good.

One such incident was power star Pawan Kalyan who will soon be arriving with his ‘Puli’ will have the Kollywood star Simbu doing a special role. In return sources said that pavan is going to act in a role for Simbu in the lead.Many say that if this happens, it will open up a new avenue for creativity and audience in both Tollywood and Kollywood will have a good time.

What’s up, Priyanka, Shahid?

Either they don’t know their score themselves. Or they just think it is cool to add to the enigma. But Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor love to keep people guessing about their relationship. These two stars, who were reportedly dating during their Kaminey phase keep letting out little secrets about their ‘friendship’ that lends grist to the rumour mills.

The latest one hears is that a month ago when both PC and Shahid were in Bangkok shooting for two different films, they allegedly stayed in the same hotel. And if they bumped into each other in the foyer, they were very friendly. When they came back to Mumbai, they even shared a meal at a suburban cafe. So if you’re wondering what the score is currently; well it is back to naught because Shahid is supposedly partying with his male buddies in Goa and PC is packing her bags to go to New York for Anjaana Anjaani. Will she fly to NYC via Goa? Quite possible!(TNN)

Balakrishna Fight at Bobbili Kota

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s latest film ‘Simha’ had completed a part of its shooting schedule at Hyderabad on Saturday. A fight sequence involving Balakrishna, Nayantara, Malayalam actor Sai Kumar and KR Vijaya was canned at a look alike ‘Bobbili Kota’ set. Fight masters Ram-Lakshman choreographed this fight sequence. According to producer Parachuri Kiriti, in this schedule which continues to be till February 10 the entire shooting part will be completed except three songs. These songs will be picturised abroad in February only. Namita and Sneha Ullal are two other heroines of the film. Chakri is composing the tunes for Balakrishna’s film for the first time. Boyapati Sreenu is handling the story, dialogues, screenplay and direction for ‘Simha’ being made under United Movies banner

EVV’s 50th film starts from 1st Jan

The sucessful director Evv Satyanarayana is getting ready to direct his 50th film with his son Aryan Rajesh.Big B Productions is going to produce this film. Aishwarya is going to act opposite to Aryan. The shooting of this film is going to start from January 1st.

EVV says that the film will have a bulk of comedy and the shooting will progress in Hyderabad. Some important scenes and songs are to be shoot at Bankok. The film is going to contain all cvomedians in the telugu film industry.

Kooti is framing tunes for this film and the lyrics by Rama Jogaiah sastri.

Narra Venkateswara Rao passes away

Popular Telugu film actor Narra Venkateswara Rao died here today. He was 62. Rao, who had been suffering from cancer, died at his residence in the early hours today, family sources said.

Rao, who became popular with his negative roles in films like ’Neti Bharatam’, acted in over 450 films. Several film personalities condoled the actor’s death and paid homage to him.

His funeral will be held at his native village Agraharam in Prakasam district in the evening, the sources added.

Nag Chaitanya in Mereena Beach

Nag Chaitanya’s second film under the direction of Gautham Menon is in a brisk stage. Sumantha is acting opposite to him. Sanjay Swarup is producing the film.

The main shooting of the film has been shot in Kerala and Newyork. At present, the film unit is undergoing shoot in Mereena Beach, Chennai. The film unit planned to shoot for a week in Chennai.

The next schedule of the film will be taking place in Hyderabad. The film is going to be a variety love story. A.R.Rehman is giving tunes for this film and Lyrics by Ananth Sriram.

Krishnudu, Devan, Surekha vani, Lakshmi, sudheer, Trisha Alex are the other cast. The camera is handled by Manoj Paramahamsa.

3 Idiots say ‘happy new year’

Raj Kumar Hirani’s Three Idiots has received rave reviews across the country, and as we inch closer to the end of the year Aamir Khan with his Idiot gang sent out a very special new year message for all their fans.

The awesome threesome were seen promoting idiocy yet again on Sunday morning at Mumbai Radio station.

"Being an idiot precisely means following your heart. Enjoy what you are doing," said Aamir Khan, actor.

From Taare Zameen Par to Ghajini to Three Idiots, it’s clearly a hat-rick for superstar Aamir and yes since all films have seen a December release, he does not deny that he may just have been third time lucky.

"My lucky number has been seven and though I don’t really believe in luck I think it may have worked for me," said Aamir Khan, actor.

And yes besides the hilarious college histrionics, the gang of three have one last new year present for all their fans.(NDTV)

Save the Tollywood Film Industry Appeal to the Govt.

T-Agitators have changed their route towards Film Industry. They are continuosly hitting very seviourly Shooting spots.They are aming to big stars kins are their new movies shooting spots and destroying valauble sets. This also has led to huge losses in the industry which is already suffering due to disruption in releasing the new movies. Under these circumstances to ensure proper ambience, the president of AP Film Chamber of Commerce VV Balakrishna Rao, KC Sekhar Babu, Telugu Producers Film Industry Association T Prasanna Kumar, President of Hyderabad State Film Chamber of Commerce M Vijayender Reddy, MAA President M Murali Mohan and AP Film Employees Federation’s K Rajeswara Reddy organized a press meet at Hyderabad.

They appealed, “For the past three days we are seeing disturbances at shootings. The man handling and creating a dreadful atmosphere at film shooting spots are shocking to the film industry. This is to be noted that the politics and cinema do not have any connection and all the leaders are requested to advice the party workers to refrain from attacking thefilm industry as well as its people. Every common man needs cinema and at the same time the cine industry needs the support of every common man. In such a situation if there is man handling as well as damages to equipment and the sets how thousands of people depending on these shootings can live? Their livelihood depends on productions and such disturbances are affecting the same badly.

The cine industry with deep sense of hurt condemns such emotional and intuitive attacks on gullible and harmless movie-makers. We sympathize those who have been subjected to such attacks. At the same time we request all in the cine industry to not to turn emotional but follow peace. We request the state government to provide full security to all the shooting spots.”

Bhumika -Kodi Ramakrishna Combo ‘Alivelu Manga’

Tollywood film gossips are making rounds on the same topic like Arundhati.Here talking about the director and producer combo of the film ‘Alivelu Manga’ which has begun to make rounds. The veteran and prolific Kodi Ramakrishna has directed the film and the dynamic movie maker Teja has produced it. The film has the glowing beauty Bhumika Chawla playing the title role. Sources say there would be another leading actress in the woman oriented film.

The film’s shooting is likely to commence soon and will hit the screens by April 2010. The music for the film is scored by Kalyan Malik. More details on this film are awaited. Bhumika from her end is said to be quite excited about this one and the combo of Kodi- Teja is causing some excitement.

'Maryada Ramanna' Regular Shooting From 28 th December

'Maryada Ramanna', directed by SS Rajamouli,and Comedian Sunil As a hero went on the floors recently and continued shooting as per the schedule for two days. However, the ongoing tension in the Telangana region made the producers to wrap up the schedule and restart it later. It is learnt that Arka Media Works, the producers, are planning to restart it from the 28th of this month, if everything goes well as planned.
The film stars Saloni as Sunil's romantic pair. Rajamouli has been planning to make it into an important film for comedian Sunil, who has Andala Ramudu as the hero in his kitty. That the ace director is keen to make Sunil a star is amazing.It went on the floors without making much fuss. Unfortunately, following many incidents of attacks on film units in the city, it had to be shelved.
Even from the 28th, when the producers are planning to restart, the situation will not be better is what any observer can say.It is learnt that the fear has stuck them too. With Monday being the Muharram day, the Joint Action Committee called for an indefinite bandh from the 29th.

T-agitators scare Tollywood

The Telugu film industry is very much worried over the growing attacks on studios and shooting spots by Telangana activists demanding separate statehood.

Film industry sources say the producers have lost tremendously not only because of a slump in theatre collections in Telangana region, but also due to frequent attacks on the film shootings. They apprehend that the attacks are pre-planned with an intention to scare the Andhra actors and producers. This has forced the Telangana producers and film makers and technicians forming into a separate federation so as to avoid attacks on them.

On Sunday, pro-Telangana activists attacked the office of Geeta Arts, a production firm owned by well-known film producer Allu Arvind, who is also the general secretary of K. Chiranjeevi's Praja Rajyam Party. Raising slogans of 'Jai Telangana', a group of protesters attacked the office at the posh Jubilee Hills and hoisted a banner of 'Telangana Youth Joint Action Committee' on it. Police reached the scene and arrested the protesters, who are said to be from Mahabubnagar district.

The latest attack has heightened security concerns in the film industry, dominated by coastal Andhra region. A furious Allu Arvind said it was the responsibility of all political parties to ensure that the Telangana agitation does not spark a war with people of other regions settled in Hyderabad.

Jr NTR’s ‘Brindavanam’ shooting stopped in Old City

Still Telangana activists are continuing the attacks on film shootings. Today jr NTR’s Brindhavanam shoot was progressing in Khursijha college, old city in Hyderabad. Some activists belonging to Telangana Rastra Samithi made protests in front of the location and tried to break in into the location.

Telangana agitators who surrounded the college stopped the shooting and staged dharna at the college gate shouting ’ Jai Telangana’.

'Sambho Shiva Sambho' Ready to release in 2010 Sankranthi

Ravi Teja and Allari Naresh-starrer 'Sambho Shiva Sambho' is readying for a release on the occasion of Pongal. Produced by Bellamkonda Suresh, the film is directed by Tamil filmmaker Samuthirakani, who also directed the original 'Nandodigal'.
The tale of friendship has been cased with Priyamani, Abhinaya and Sunil along with the aforementioned actors. Producer Suresh acquired the remake rights after he watched the original version and made a decision to bring to the Telugu audience.'SSS',despite films like 'Kedi' and 'Namo Venkatesha', slated for release on the same eve, is a big contender. The film's unique storyline, characters and slice-of-life incidents will make it a big one.

Kandireega to romance with Sneha Ullal either Sameera?

Andhra Amitab's Ravi teja's latest Kandireega, a supposedly new film in the combination of Ravi Teja and director Krishnavamsi is all set to soon but with an altogether different script. Even the title is going to be changed. A few months ago Krishnavamsi revealed to the media that Ravi Teja would be playing as direct heir of Sri Krishnadevarayalu and Kandireega has been chosen as the title. But the whole set up seems to have gone for complete change.

Now Krishnavamsi has given up directing this fantasy film and in its place a regular commercial script is chosen, sources told us. Producer Bellamkonda Suresh reportedly has roped in Sameera Reddy and Sneha Ullal for this film to act opposite Ravi Teja. Although Sneha Ullal has signed on the dotted line, Sameera’s is yet to be finalized.

Balakrishna's Simha Movie Shooting Updates

Balakrishna latest telugu movie Simha shooting is completing at a brisk
A temple set has been designed for the film and the shooting is going on there. Boyapati Srinu is directing the film. Parachuri Prasad is producing the film under the United Movies banner. Nayanatara, Namitha and Sneha Ullal are acting opposite Balakrishna in this film. This is Balakrishna’s new film after Mitrudu. Boyapati Srinu is quite confident about the script and success ofthe film . He said that the fans of Balakrishna are going to be quite pleased with Simha because it depicts Balakrishna in a totally new way. Balakrishna dialogues are said to be the main highlight of the film. Chakri is composing the music.

Kamal 500 BC postponed !

Kamal Haasan’s yet to be announced project 500 BC, will be commenced only after the completion of Ravikumar's short time project, according to the sources. This film would be directed by Mysskin.

It was recently confirmed by Kamal Haasan that Mysskin is preparing the script for the past two months. At present tyhe actor is preparing himself to act in a short term project directed by KS Ravikumar. Produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin of Red Giant Movies, the film is said to be an out and out entertainment movie.

Kamal Haasan has earlier worked with K.S. Ravikumar on Avvai Shanmughi, Thenali, Pancha Thanthiram and Dasavatharam. The technicians and heroines for the film are yet to be finalized.

Tollywood Waiting for her !

Tollywood is calling back the ace actress Sridevi. Its more than 10 long years that Sridevi has made a come back to the film industry. It seems that Tollywood was waiting for her to come back that they have already called her. S P Parshuram was her last Telugu movie.

Now producer C Ashwini Dutt is set to make film with NTR under the direction of Mehar Ramesh. Titled Shakthi, the film cast Ileana as the heroine. Thay have asked Sridevi to do the role of Ileana's mother in the film. According to sources Sridevi hasn't replied to the offer yet. Hope that she gives a green signal to Tollywood. The film is produced on the banner of Vyjayanthi Movies with a budget of 40 crores. 14 countries are selected as locations for shooting. Mani Sharma is the music composer.

Telugu Cine Industry appeals to government

For the past few days there are unexpected attacks on the people involved in shootings in Tollywood resulting in wounds to people and damages to the properties. This also has led to huge losses in the industry which is already suffering due to disruption in releasing the new movies. Under these circumstances to ensure proper ambience, the president of AP Film Chamber of Commerce VV Balakrishna Rao, KC Sekhar Babu, Telugu Producers Film Industry Association T Prasanna Kumar, President of Hyderabad State Film Chamber of Commerce M Vijayender Reddy, MAA President M Murali Mohan and AP Film Employees Federation’s K Rajeswara Reddy organized a press meet at Hyderabad.

They appealed, “For the past three days we are seeing disturbances at shootings. The man handling and creating a dreadful atmosphere at film shooting spots are shocking to the film industry. This is to be noted that the politics and cinema do not have any connection and all the leaders are requested to advice the party workers to refrain from attacking thefilm industry as well as its people. Every common man needs cinema and at the same time the cine industry needs the support of every common man. In such a situation if there is man handling as well as damages to equipment and the sets how thousands of people depending on these shootings can live? Their livelihood depends on productions and such disturbances are affecting the same badly.

The cine industry with deep sense of hurt condemns such emotional and intuitive attacks on gullible and harmless movie-makers. We sympathize those who have been subjected to such attacks. At the same time we request all in the cine industry to not to turn emotional but follow peace. We request the state government to provide full security to all the shooting spots.”

Nayantara romance with NBK and NTR

It may be quite a coincidence but very interesting thing. Tollywood hot babe Nayanatara is romancing with Balakrishna and Jr.NTR at a time. She is romancing with Balakrishna in his upcoming film ‘Simha’ and at the same time she is romancing with Jr.NTR also in the film ‘Adurs’. In other words she is romancing with both father and son at a time.

Boyapati Sreenu is directing the film ‘ Simha ’ VV. Vinayak is directing the film ‘ Adurs ’ Both these films are planning to release in the next month. So, be ready to watch Nayan’s hot romance with ‘Babai and Abbai.’

Shakeela to get Married soon.

Malayalam Star Shakeela is going to get married to a Chennai-based industrialist in June 2010. This was disclosed by the actress during a press meet recently. Shakeela, who made it big at the Malayalam film industry with her sex appeal, decided to tie the knot with her long time boyfriend. The wedding will take place with the blessings of both the families.

The lady, however, did not disclose the identity of her fiancé. Shakeela said that the formal announcement would come when the time is right.

Speaking of her career, Shakeela said that Marriage will not stop her from donning the greasepaint.

Sadhyam in last schedule

Jagapathi babu and Priyamani starrer Sadhyam is heading towards its last schedule. Priyamani-jagapathi babu combination is seen for the third time. The film is Directed by Karthikeya Gopalakrishna and produced by the Kumar brothers.

By 2009, the talkie part will be going to finish and the songs are going to be released in January. Editing is by Gautham Raju and the story and screenplay are by Shyam Manohar. Keerthi Chawla is playing a key role. Tanikella Bharani, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Pragathi, Madhumani, ’Munna’ Venu, Gundu Sudarshan and Bhargavi are other cast.

‘Arundathi’-Malayalam version for Sankranthi

Anushka-Sonu Sood starrer ‘Arundhati’ turned out to be a blockbuster hit of 2009. This film is Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and produced by Shyam Prasad Reddy. The film mesmerized the audience with its visual effects. The film was later dubbed in Tamil as well and it did good business in Tamil Nadu as well.

Arundathi has been dubbed into Malayalam and the producers are doing arrangements to complete dubbing and make the movie for Sankranti Release.

Shilpa Shetty extends her honeymoon

A honeymoon in Bahamas doesn't seem to be enough for the newly wed Shilpa Shetty and hubby Raj Kundra. The couple have extended their honeymoon and will return to the country only in the next year. Shilpa and Raj will spend their Christmas in London and then go on a cruise on the Mediterranean sea. All these will add up to 45 days, certainly one of the ;longest honeymoons by any Indian celebrity couple.

Shilpa said that she was very excited about going on a two week cruise on the Mediterranean to welcome the new year. Awaiting the Titanic moment of her life Shilpa wrote in her blog "Here's wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a fantastic love filled, healthy and prosperous New Year ahead." Shilpa who has business interests in India will now be regularly travelling between Mumbai and London.

Ram Gopal Varma did not know Rajat Kapoor

Ram Gopal Varma is renowned for playing favorites and repeating actors in his films. However, his upcoming Amitabh Bachchan starrer Rann sees a new entry to the RGV camp-Rajat Kapoor. Actor-director Rajat Kapoor has made a mark in the industry with some commendable roles in Monsoon Wedding, Bheja Fry, Corporate and many more. But surprisingly, RGV was not aware about the prolific actor’s body of work.

Confirms Kapoor, “Yes, RGV didn’t even know about me before signing me on for the film. In fact, it was on the recommendation of one of his assistant director that he chose me.”On asking how the overall experience was, Kapoor exclaims, “I had a ball of a time working with RGV. He pushed me like nobody had ever before.” Kapoor plays a bad corporate guy in Rann like the way he was in Madhur Bhandarkar’s Corporate.

Kiladi releases on Sankranthi

Pandhem Kodi’ fame Vishal, who had not been getting any hits these days is going to come up with yet another film titled ‘Kiladi’ (Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai in Tamil). It is learnt that the title of this film has been bought by his brother for Rs 5 lakhs. Vishal is hoping that this film would bring him some smiles from the results in AP and Tamil Nadu as well.

‘Kiladi’ is a romantic thriller with Vishal playing a playboy role. There are altogether five heroines, of them Neetu Chandra, Sara Jane and Tanushree Dutta plays central roles while the other two will be seen in cameo roles. Directed by Thiru, the film is due for Sankranthi release in both Telugu and Tamil.

Mamta says no to SRK

Mamta Mohandas of Sivapathikaram and Guru En Aalu has done what most heroines would not even dream. She refused a Hindi film opposite Shahrukh Khan. Celebrated Farah Khan had offered her new movie titled Happy New Year pairing SRK. But Mamta politely refused the offer.

Though the reason is not known it may be that she doesnt want to play the usual heroine in a super star and get lost in the debut film. Remember Asin in London Dreams?

Anyway Mamta is busy with 'Kedi',Nira Kazhcha in Tamil and Anwar in Malayalam.

Rahman and Kamal honoured by Prime Minister

CNN-IBN Indian of the Year is the prime and the most plausible awards of the Country. The association is ready to respect and recognize the Indians whose endeavor stood tall in the year 2009.

The CNN IBN Indian of the Year 2009 award was given to A R Rahman and Kamal Haasan by Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh yesterday. According to the PTI report, Academy Award winner A R Rahman won over the Indian of the Year in the Entertainment category from Amitabh Bachchan. Big B was voted for doing the role of a 13-year-old in Paa, and entertaining the nation for forty years now. Kamal Haasan received the Special Achievement Award form the CNN-IBN team for completing 50 years in cinema.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh described A R Rahman's music as inspirational. Rahmans music is inspirational... When I heard Rahman in the White House, you cannot imagine the sense of joy and achievement..., Singh said, after conferring the award in New Delhi.

"It is a triumph for music. I hope it inspires more people and lessens the divide," said the Oscar winning music maestro, who was also given an award for entertainment. He said lessening the divide through music was his intention.

When asked what was it about his music that wowed the world Rahman said, "I don't know. I think the philosophy of music playing larger role, being selective and blessings of God."

The Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar. Praising the maestro, the Prime Minister called him an "inspirational genius", saying "There is only one Panditji and he has been a role model and will be a role model".

Charmy New Flick Titled as ‘Mangala’

According to the sources, Charmi is starring for a movie titled ‘Mangala’. This movie is to be directed by Tulasi Ram, who directed ‘Mantra’ with Charmi. She has also received Nandi award for this movie. All her fans are expecting the movie in the same pattern. Recently Charmi’s movies had got flop in the Tollywood and she has been working hard from then. Let us say all the best to charmi.

Kalavar King Audio Released

Nikhil, sweta basu starrer ’Kalavar King’ audio has released recently. Suresh is directing the film and Srinivasa rao, Chandrasekar are combinely producing the film. The first casette was released by Babu Rao and given to minister Dharmana PrasadRao. Audio CD is released by Nitin and given to Dil Raju.

The director suresh speaks that the film will be a comedy and sentiment oriented film. The miusic to this film is given by Anil and he says that they have been introducing two singers to the industry. Many of the industry persons have attented the function.

Take it easy, Kareena

Kareena Kapoor is out of action as she is suffering from food poisoning. She also has fever. Kareena felt unwell on Saturday and was resting at home for the last two days. She is feeling better after resting.

Our source said, “Kareena was shooting for an ad film at Mehboob Studios on Saturday afternoon and she had a break for a few days. However, she was feeling unwell during the shoot. She finished shooting anyway and went home. When she met her doctor, he said that she was down with food poisoning and needed rest. Kareena even cancelled her media interactions that she had scheduled for Sunday afternoon. She normally follows a very healthy diet, but she must have definitely eaten something that didn’t agree with her. She is recuperating now that she is under medication.”

Kareena said, “Yes, I am down with food poisoning. My doctor has advised me to take rest and that’s what I have been doing since the past two days, but I am getting better and looking forward to my film’s release.”(MM)

Music is the food of love: Shruti

She’s not just another pretty face in the crowd. Well, pretty she is, but when it comes to Shruti Haasan, there’s much more to her than the obvious good looks and illustrious lineage.

As passionate as she is about movies, music, she says, is one of her biggest obsessions. “Music is the food of love, life and all things beautiful,” starts off Shruti. “I am really excited to be performing in the city after a long time and honestly, I think music has shaped me into the person that I am today.”

An accomplished pianist, Shruti says that she has been most influenced by musicians like Bob Marley, Tori Amos, The Beatles and Bob Dylan. She goes on to add, “I grew up listening to these artistes and this will be reflected in my gig tomorrow. We will be performing a very chilled out, mellow set and take my word for it, the acoustics will shine through.”

Finally, ask her if daddy dearest will come with family in tow to support her and she concludes with a laugh, “I have no clue. You should ask him that. I want him to come see Shruti the musician and artiste, and not Shruti, his daughter. I want the music to speak for itself.”

Cute girl Genelia feel very lucky

Cute girl Genelia feel very lucky to establish herself in the industry in such a short period. She said, “Whatever roles I did so far, they elevate me to higher levels. Acting means not only romancing with hero and exposing in revealing costumes. Heroine should be able convince the audiances with her performance and not with skin shows. But, unless an actress gets right opportunities, she never can establish herself in the industry. It happens merely by luck. In that way, I am very lucky. My film ‘Bommarillu’ in Telugu and ‘Janetu Ya Janena’ in Hindi gave me a solid base in Tollywood and Bollywood. Now, my latest Telugu film ‘Katha’ is also well received by people.”

“Indeed, it is very difficult role in my film career. In fact, I strained a lot for doing ‘Chitra’s role in the film. But, when the people start appreciating me, I feel very happy for doing such a wonderful role. I am receiving number of phone calls from all over the state congratulating me for my best performance,”

Priyanka Chopra is Bollywood’s Twitter queen

Priyanka Chopra is the most popular star in the country as far as Twitter goes, the actress has just crossed the 100,000 mark making her the most followed star.

"I was one of the first people to start with Twitter. And I got all my friends on Twitter. I prefer it over Facebook as Twitter is more quicker," said Priyanka.

Politician Shashi Tharoor has crossed the 500,000 mark and she is second to him.

The actress is regularly updating her account by telling fans about her movies, her moods and more.

Priyanka, who has given a series of hits last year, will be seen opposite Uday Chopra in Pyaar Impossible.(NDTV)

500 T-halls agree to ban Arya 2, Saleem

Nearly 200 movie theatres in the Telangana region have been screening Arya 2 starring Allu Arjun and Saleem starring Manchu Vishnu despite the “ban” imposed by the Telangana activists.

It was to express their outrage at the pro-united state stance taken by the Praja Rajyam chief, Mr K. Chiranjeevi, and actor Mohan Babu that films starring their kin were banned by the activists. Angry Telangana agitators have now asked these theatres also to stop screening the films or face the consequences.

Following this, Telangana film distributors and exhibitors on Monday formally decided not to screen Arya 2 and Saleem and about 500 theatres in the region also pledged not to screen the movie of any actor who supports the united state cause.

The decision came a day after the Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) chief, Mr K. Chandrasekhar Rao, issued a statement against Telugu film actors who are supporting the ongoing united AP movement.

The Telangana Film Chamber of commerce decided not to screen films of these actors till the situation gets normal. “Telangana people are upset with Chiranjeevi and Mohan Babu,” said Mr Vijandar Reddy, president of Telangana Film Chamber of Commerce. “So the agitators have been attacking theatres. We will screen other movies in the place of these two films.”

Further, the chamber warned film-makers that they will not screen any movie which has an anti-Telangana tone or has derogatory dialogues agai-nst people from this region. It seems that until things simmer down, film lovers of the region will have to be content with English, Hindi and dubbed movies.

Producers have already decided to stop all the movie releases this month.(DC)

Naga Chaitanya In NY,Kerala

The young and dynamic actor from Nag's family Naga Chaitanya is woking hard for his upcoming movie. So far the unit of Indira creations canned some numbers in New York and Kerala. The makers have planned to release the film in mid-January. However, the audio is releasing early next month. The music is by AR Rahman.

Produced by Sanjay Swaroop and Manjula, the fim is directed by Gautham Menon, and is touted to be a love story that has sensitive emotions forming its thread. For the Akkineni scion, this one is definitely a prestigious project especially because it has big talent associated with it.

Krishnudu (Vinayakudu star) is playing a significant role in the film. He is doing the role of Chaitanya's friend. Also starring are Devan, Surekhavani and Trisha Alex.

Adurs overshoots its budget by Rs.9 Crores !

Jr.NTR new film ‘Adurs’, an action-comedy, is gearing up for its big release soon. The film is being released in over 1000 screens across the world and has turned out to be a prestigious film for Jr.NTR. He is making a comeback on the big screen after almost 18 months; his previous film ‘Kantri’ was released way back in May, 2008. Nayanatara and Sheela are acting opposite Jr.NTR. Brahmanandam is playing an important role, while Jr.NTR himself will be seen in a dual role. ‘Adurs’ is being directed by V.V.Vinayak, who’s making a comeback after almost 2 years! This combination of Jr.NTR and V.V.Vinayak created a lot of buzz in the industry andthe film was destined to be a big budget venture. ‘Adurs’ was originally planned to be made with a budget of Rs.27 crores but for various reasons this budget overshot by almost Rs.9 crores. Industry circles are predicting that by the day of its release, the total cost of production and publicity could move upto Rs.36 crores which is way beyond the initial planned budget. The only reasonthe film wouldn’t have any problem on the day of its release is because it is NTR’s own production. Jr.NTR’s close friend, Vallabhaneni Vamsimohan is producing the film under ‘Vaishnavi Arts’ banner. Devi Sri Prasad is composing the music for this film, while Chota.K.Naidu is handling the cinematography. Let us wish and hope for its success so that Jr.NTR may realize his investment and much more.

Namo Venkatesa Rights For Ceded RS 4.25 Crores !

Venkatesh Trisha starrer ‘Namo Venkatesa’ is raking in huge money from all quarters even before its release. The latest news is that the distribution rights for Ceded territory have been sold for a whopping sum of Rs.4.25 crores. This amount also includes 40 prints for this region alone. This sort of price fordistribution rights has never been quoted before in Venkatesh’s career. Sources says that these fancy prices are being quoted because of a good amount of positive talk about the film and also Srinu Vytla, who has a great flair for comedy and overall family entertainment. Every One Know that the distribution rights for Nellore were sold for Rs.90 lakhs which is another record in Venkatesh’s career. Srinu Vytla is directing this film. Achanta Gopichand, Anil Sunkara and Achanta Ram are jointly producing this film under ‘14 Reels Entertainment’ banner and it is being presented by Suresh Productions. The film is also the most expensive in Venkatesh's career; it has been made with a budget of around Rs.25 crores. Brahmanandam is doing a full length role in this film. Devi Sri Prasad is composing the music for the film. The film will be released in January, 2010.

Ranbir drops Deepika in his car

This has to be the patch up of the season, just two months after their high profile break up Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone seems to be on a comeback trail. It was reported earlier that the former couple were spotted talking to each other in a recent event. The two didn't look embarrassed in each others company and shared the same dinner table during the event.

What's more Deepika and Ranbir might have arrived at the event individually but they left in the same car. Onlookers were surprised to see Deepika get into Ranbir's car and zoom away. The two seemed to be eager to sort out their difference and get back with their relationship. Hope Deepika and Ranbir sort out their bitter differences by the end of the year and have a happy new year ahead of them.

Avatar Shakes The Box Office across AP

James Cameron has repeated his magic once again. It’s been over 12 years since Titanic’s release, yet James Cameron’s name and fame hasn’t been forgotten across the world. His latest magnum opus, ‘Avatar’ made with a budget of $300 million had a stunning weekend collection at the box office. The movie collected $232 million across the world including Rs. 22 crores in India over the weekend. ‘Avatar’ did amazingly well in Andhra Pradesh too. The film was released in English, Hindi and Telugu versions in the state. The initial reports suggest that the Telugu version of ‘Avatar’ has done better than the English version. The collections have been so good in the ‘A’ centres that trade pundits predict that it will cross thebox office of 2012. Geetha Arts had bought the rights for ‘Avatar’ for entire AP. With no big Telugu film releases in the next couple of weeks, ‘Avatar’ has become the trump card for its distributors.