Namo Venkatesha Audio release on 5th Jan In Bankok

Sankranthi blockbuster release of Victory Venkatesh's Namo Venkatesha is complete family entertainer. This comedy oriented Movie ‘Namo Venkatesa’ directed by Srinu Vaitla is all set to hit screens on January 14th.The female Lead of this Movie is Trisha. This much anticipated entertainer produced under 14 Reels Entertainment banner is going to have its audio release function on January 5. Devisri Prasad rendered the music. So his fans can expect yet another interesting album in three more days. The last song which has to be canned will be done at Thailand from January 3rd onwards. Suresh Productions is going to present the film.The film is slated for a Sankranthi release and the audio release was planned on the 5th. Though there was no indication from the producers earlier that the launch function will be held in Bangkok, the occasion seems to have been advanced by two days and venue located in a different country.

Siddharth’s In the Lead role of 3 Idiots telugu remake

Siddharth is roling for many new films in 2010.He has already signed up 3 films in telugu.Latest sensation 3 idiots starring aamir khan is running succesful through out india and is now roaring its turn even in remaking the film to regional languages.

Producers are making necessary things in order to grab the rights of the movie.

However nothing is confirmed but the film is tenatively titled sneha geetam in telugu and it seems most of the producers think to make siddarth in the lead role.

Tollywood Going to have a Movies fest In January 2010

Tollywood going to have a big fight at the starting of 2010. This January is going set the fame and fate of much awaited big hereos on the silver screen.The telugu film lovers have thier stuff to enjoy and recreate their starve with upcmoing 15 films.Since the time they have been glued to their tv sets to watch the supra-exciting political drama for a month, the Telugu cine audience are for the first time ready to brace up the cornucopia of releases in the first month of the New Year. Starved of first-class entertainment of the most-awaited films for almost a month and that of the already hit ones like 'Arya2', the audience are only eager to lap major as well as minor releases.

As is already known, the month should see almost 12-15 releases, among which 'Adurs', 'Kedi', 'Namo Venkatesha', 'Shambo Shiva Shambo' and 'Leader' are the hot contenders. It is difficult to say which ones among the other releases is the most interesting hot pick. As of now, Prasthanam, Taj Mahal and Om Shanthi are strongest ones in fray.
In the second week of the month, the fight will be intense between the aforementioned big releases.

At a time, when Tollywood needs utmost support from the audiences to keep itself afloat, market is sending positive signals of the audience thronging in a big way to theaters.If the month is found too crowded, do not be surprised to see the releases of two or three of them getting postponed.

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Singer Mano's 'Hot Business' In Guntur

The noted singer Mano has been enthralling the Telugu audience and recently diversified by becoming a music director as well. While these are his film related activities, here is something that Mano has been making news for and it is not film related.

It is heard that Mano has been doing excellent business and that is Real estate in the town of Guntur. Sources say that this has been continuing since quite a while and now with the Samaikya Andhra – Telangana fight going on, the prices have been hyped and Mano is minting money.

The buzz is that Mano has made quite a lot of money during the last few weeks due to the ongoing political chaos. And those who have been buying stuff from Mano feel good that they get to know this talented film personality. That’s Mano and his Guntur story folks.

Ram Charan Tej in New look

Latest Ram Charan Tej New look In SouthScope Magazine

Priyamani turns item girl

Nikhil and Swetha BasuPrasad pairing Kalavar king Movie is getting ready for release. Priyamani is now the hottest star in Tollywood after her bewitching performance in the Jagapathi Babu starrer film Pravarakhyudu Priyamani has a huge fan following now and she also wears a bikini in Drona movie.

Now Priyamani is all set to wow he fans with a hot and sizzling item number. The item number will be in the Nikhil and Swetha Basu starrer film Kalaver King The film is getting ready for release later this month.

Ravi teja’s Shambo Siva Shambo audio released

Ravi teja is now coming up with his new film ’Shambo Shiva Shambo’ which is a remake of Tamil Block buster ’nanodigal’."Shambo Siva Shambo" movie audio has been released today January2, 2010 in prasad studio today at Hyderabad. The audio was released by actor Gopichand. Shiva Balaji, Allari Naresh, Priyamani are playing other lead roles. This is about 3 friends who were trying their luck in a small village. Movie is ready for sankranthi release.

The movie is directed by Samuthirakani the same director who has directed Nadoodigal in Tamil and the music for the movie is composed by Sundar C Babu.

Bipasha Basu dance show at Sahara Star Hotel

Bipasha Basu dance performance at Seduction 2010 at the Sahara Star on New Year’s Eve. The dance has been choreographed by Sanjay Shetty while her costumes have been designed by Rocky S.Bipasha Basu performs at Sahara New Year Party. She took whopping two crore rupees for this performance.

Celina Jaitley Sizzles at Country Club on New Year’s Eve

Celina Jaitley Sizzles at Country Club Bash. Celina Jaitley was a finalist in the Miss Universe 2001 contest. Celina also won the Miss Margo Beautiful Skin, Indiatimes Surfer’s Choice, and MTV’s Most Wanted award. Celina made her debut with Feroz Khan’s ‘Janasheen’. In 2007 she shot her first international movie ‘Love Has No Language’, a romantic comedy.

Arya 2 Collected 30 crores inspite of Huge Losses

The Greatest Hit became Loss tollywood movie at end of the year 2009 was Arya2.Some political unsequences bought allu arjun and Dil raju Nizam - 6.5 crores - screening stopped (KCR Fasting break chesina roju and Bandh valla First week lo 1/12 days Nizam shows bandh , also 1st weekend December 5th 3 shows, (sat day) December 6th all shows (Sunday) Dec7th all shows (Monday) all are canceled Nizam Distributor Dil Raju who shared the rights along with Producer for 5.5 crores already recovered but estimated loss of profit 4- 5 crores in Nizam region only. Nizam area is one of the strong hold of Allu Arjun and the movie had faced severe breaks in even in first 10 days when the movie going with packed houses)

Ceded - 4.22 crs - Still Running

Utthar Andhra (Vizag Region) - 1.60cr - Still Running Sharat theater 13 lakshs share, venkteswara 13 lakhs share, Kameswari 7 lakhs 20 thousand shares (City only it the movie got 42 lakhs share)

Guntur - 1.27 crs - Still Running

Krishna - 1.15crs - Still Running

West - 1.21 crs - Still running

East - 1.08 crs - Still running

Nellore - 75 lakhs - Still running

Karnataka - 1.90 crs - Still Running

Chennai + North India - 40 lakhs - Still Running

20.08 crs (Estimated losses in the Andhra Region is 2 to 3 crores)
(Nizam + Andhra Region losses 6 to 8 crores)

(Overseas Collections, Audio Rights, Satellite Rights, And Kerala Rights (95 lakhs not included) All are about 7 crores )

Business Details: Expect Ceded and Nellore the producers not sold out the movie and most of the areas they released by their own. The movie is expected to collect few more crores share in further run. (Christmas, New Year holidays and Pongal holidays are going to fetch Arya 2. added advantage is no other big movie is releasing in near by due to bad situations placed in Andhra Pradesh. So Arya 2 is solo in the race. And the movie has recovered the budget. With the share of theatrical run only

Theatrical Share collected till now: 20.08 (Nov 27th to 24th Dec)

Estimated Share from further running: Minimum 3 crores

Amounts apart from theatrical share: about 7 crores

Total estimated Business: 30.08+ crores

Loss accrued from Nizam and Andhra Region (at least 5 crores)

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This year Arundathi , Magadheera and Kick, the 3 movies are crossed 25 crores mark. Aarya 2 is the forth one in the path of 25crores of theatrical share . In spite of bandhs and strikes the movie crossed the 25 crores. Because of allu arjun performances great dances Sukumar direction combination and great success of audio by Devi Sri prasad.

Ravi teja Signed with Tolly2Holly 2010 Up Coming Flick

Ravi Teja is being a big star in tollywood by doing continuos films. He has already signed two films in 2010 - Krishnavamsi's next and R R Movie Maker's film. And now he has given green signal to another film. Tolly2Holly, the production house, that recently produced two films in 2009, would be producing Ravi Teja's new film and it would be by directed by young director. The said young director has recently delivered a hit. Ravi Teja has allocated his dates from April and the film will be formally launched very soon. It is going to be lavishly shot in foreign locations with big budget. The producers are planning to rope in two big time heroines for this film.

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Ram Charan flying to SydneyVenkatesha’movie audio releasing on January 4th

Ram Charan’s new film Orange is being directed by Bhaskar with Genelia - Shazahn Padamsee as heroines, this movie is produced by Nagababu under Anjana Productions banner. This film unit is flying to Sydney for second schedule starting from the first week of February. The first schedule was shot from December 11 to 20 in Mumbai. During first week of February some important scenes of the movie would be canned in Sydney.

Allari Naresh In & As ‘Rocket Singh’ Telugu Remake

Allari Naresh is one hero who has been known for his versatility and he has a strong appeal in comedy as well as character roles as well. Now, the Tollywood movie makers are casting their eye on Bollywood releases and they want to get Naresh into the lead role.

Now, the grapevine making rounds in Tollywood is that the Bollywood movie ‘Rocket Singh- Salesman of the year’ has got a critical acclaim and the makers here want to do the Telugu version and that too with Allari Naresh as the hero. However, there could be few changes in the script to suit the Telugu audience.

Naresh is currently busy with the arrival of his new movie ‘Sambho Siva Sambho’ along with Ravi Teja, and he is said to be playing a meaningful role in this one. If ‘Rocket Singh’ works at the box office in Tollywood, then this would open up a new avenue for cult movies and Naresh would get a new image.

Adurs Movie Releasing In th Second Week Of January

Most Awaiting Tollywood Film in 2010 is NTR-starrer Adurs is finally releasing in the second week of January. The VV Vinayak directorial was slated for a Christmas release, but it is finally for Sankranthi that it is hitting the marquee. The third film in the combination of VV and NTR is hugely awaited by the fans of the star throughout the state.An official announcement was made regarding the release date by the producers yesterday. Producer Vallabhaneni Vamsimohan said that he was happy to do a good film like Adurs under his banner. He is sure that the film will turn out to be a big hit for the season.
The Junior, who is playing dual role in the film, has Nayanatara and Sheela paired with him. Of course, Brahmanandam's comedy will be another asset as the director recently claimed.Meanwhile, Aditya Music's Umesh Guptha said that Adurs' audio was receiving repeat orders from many places. This means the Devi Sri musical is creating wonders in the market, as every body of us expected.
There are at least four famous character artistes doing important roles in the film. Mahesh Manjrekar, Sayaji Shinde, Nasser and Asish Vidhyarthi. Apart from the ensemble cast, the film's technical talent boasts of award-winning technicians like Chota K Naidu, Anand Sai and Raju Sundaram.

Namo Venkatesha Is High Comedy Freaking Movie

This Sankranthi is going to be a tremendous feast for telugu film lovers . Much top awaited movies of big heroes are catching this sankranthi to test their luck.Venkatesh has raised our level of expectations on his forthcoming film Namo Venkatesha by claiming that the comedy in the film sees a pinnacle of comedy. Saying that Sreenu Vaitla has got a good timing in choreographing comedy sequences, Venkatesh said that the comedy he has enacted in the film will be at its zenith.
The actor said that Namo.. will be "a perfect" release for Sankranthi, with Trisha's presence and Devi Sri's music and Brahmanandam's comedy forming a highlight.Vaitla said, "I feel happy for making a film with Venkatesh babu, who like the most. Though this is the first film for the producers Ramu, Gopi and Anil, they have made it with perseverance and brought it out lavishly."The 14 Reels Entertainment film will be watched out for comedy, since Venkatesh, Vaitla and Brahmanandam have claimed that it is a full-fledged comedy.

Bhumika After turning as producer making a new film titled ‘Thakita Thakita’.She is grabing many stars to play in crucial roles.Nagarjuna will be seen in a special role in Bhoomika Chawla’s Downtown Film productions’s ‘Thakita Thakita’.This movie is being directed by Naanu Srihari of Satyabhama fame. Besides this, Downtown Films and Silver Screen Movies are co-producing Yagam starring Navdeep, Bhoomika and KimSharma.
Also NTR has reportedly agreed to do a special song with heroine Anushka. NTR and Bhumika have been good friends ever since they acted together in Simhadri. Anushka is a disciple of Bhumika`s husband Bharat Takur. Anushka and NTR will be dancing together for the first time on screen. This song will be shot at Annapoorna Studios.

JR.NTR Reveils Adurs 2010 Calendar

JR.NTR'S Adurs Movie Is gaing much craze in not only his fans but common people also. As the movie release is going on late the adurs movie team campaing much to go in to the film lovers.Fans of young tiger NTR made a special calendar with Adhurs photos and designs. This stylishly designed calendar was unveiled by NTR himself. NTR’s fans Pratap Reddy (Nellore), N Jeevan (Kurnool), Immanuel (Hyderabad) and other were behind this promotional calendar event. NTR lauded for their effort and wished all their fans a very happy new year. Adhurs is slated for Sankranthi release.

Predictions: TOP 3 Heroines for 2010

Illeana, Kajal and Tamannah are going to be the TOP 3 Heroines in South Indian Cinema in 2010. Illeana is busy with Telugu Movies and she is making a re entry with a bang in Tamil this year. Tamannah is very busy in Tamil and she is almost the Top Actress in Tamil today. Kajal who got a great break with Magadheera is equally good in Tamil as well. These three heroines are predicted to replace Asin, Nayanathara and Trisha.

Gulte wishes these three Heroines a very best for 2010.

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.