TOLLYWOOD FILM NEWS 28-05-2007

--- NTR's 85th Birthday ---

Doc says "no" to Lokesh-Brahmani wedding!

While it appeared all is well that ends well with regard to marriage of former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's son Lokesh with film actor N Balkrishna's daughter Brahmani, there came a warning from their family doctor against performing of the marriage.

The doctor has apparently told Naidu and Balakrishna that the marriage between the first cousins (referred to as Menarikam) is not advisable, as it would lead to severe health problems for their children in future and may even cause mental retardation. He pointed out that most of the cases of congenital heart diseases (Naidu has been fighting with the Y S Rajasekhar Reddy government demanding financial assistance for operation of such children) were because of such marriages within a close family. So, there is every possibility that the children of Lokesh and Brahmani might also suffer from such diseases, the doctor said.

This has made the two families to sit and have a rethinking of the alliance. However, since Lokesh is still adamant on marrying Brahmani, the marriage might go on. It remains to be seen what decision they would take with regard to children!

Mandira Bedi debut in Telugu

Comedian Krishna Bhagawan is going to turn hero with ‘John Appa Rao 40+’. This film sports Mandira Bedi as heroine and she sports the role of a 30+ career oriented woman. Venkat Kuchipudi who made his debut with Modati Cinema will be directing this venture as ‘rendo cinema’. A new music director Kiran will score music. All the songs in this film are going to be remix songs of 3 and half minute duration. King of Hindi remix Harry Anand will choreograph a few of the songs. Chinni Charan pens lyrics. Ramesh Gopi write dialogues. This film will go to floors on 20 July with songs shooting in abroad.

Operation Duryodhana in USA by CACinema

Operation Duryodhana was the code name of a sting operation by Cobra Post ( a media Organization), which captured on camera eleven members of Parliament of India accepting money to table questions on the floor of the Parliament. This was the first such sting operation in the history of Republic of India, and all the members were expelled from the parliament. Ten of them belonged to 14th Lok Sabha while one was from Rajya Sabha.

It was a shameful but tumultuous chapter in Indian political history. When this intriguing episode forms the backdrop of the film, it has to be very interesting. And director Posani Krishnamurali promises just that. ‘Make no mistake, it will be a non-stop events-filled entertainer with high-voltage drama,’ he says.

The hero of movie Srikanth, who generally does middle-class man roles without any apparent change in his body, has gone out of the way to look the part of his character. He has cut his hair and sports a new menacing look. Srikanth as given continuous dates for the film and has stopped in acting in other movies till this is complete. Srikanth has double character as a politician and a cop. Kalyani plays his wife. Mumaith Khan is a politician in the film. Posani is full of admiration for the way Srikanth has worked himself for the role.

Srikanth himself is happy with the film and his role. ‘This is once in a lifetime character. I am very happy to have got it. You will see a new Srikanth in this’.

Producer and director, Posani KrishnaMurali made his debut as writer in Telugu film industry with 'Police Brothers'. He is known for his frankness and sensationalism in Telugu film industry. After getting an experience of working for over 100 films as writer, he made his debut as producer and director with Sravanamasam.

Produced by Aman International Movies of Posani Krishnamurali himself, the film has Kalyani, coming out a hiatus, playing the heroine. Glamour baby Mumaith Khan has a vital part to play. Nagababu plays another important character.

This film cleared sensor and ready to relase on May 31st.

Gossip: Sexy Puffed Beauty Seriously Trying There

Gowri Mumjal is seriously trying to get into Kollywood as Tollywood is not working well for her. She looks puffed and sexy. But luck is not her way.

So she posed with hot stills before a camera and making those pics circulate in Tamil film industry. We have to see if she finds a break with that at least there.

Gowri Mumjal has also acted in 'Bhukailas' which got negative talk among the public.

Star Talk: 'I don't mind doing an item song'!

After acting in runaway hits like Itlu Sravani Subramanyam and Manasanta Nuvve, TANU ROY is doing an item number in an yet to be titled film. Is she inspired by the latest trend in Tollywood. "Time is precious and I do not want to ruin my career waiting for only lead roles. If my presence is required in a film, I do not mind doing even an item song. After all, item girls are quite in demand these days," she says.

Gossip: Rajini as NTR, CHIRU, MGR, Kamal?

The latest buzz about Rajnikanth’s much awaited Sivaji is that the film opens with the superstar appearing with a clean shaven head, mouthing the dialogue ‘Naan M.G. Ramachandran’ (I am M.G. Ramachandran). The story opens in flashback, and the scene is expected to create a stir among the audience. M.G. Ramachandran or MGR, the legendary Tamil actor and a former CM of Tamil Nadu was known for his benevolent deeds. In the film, Rajini’s character is also of a similar nature.

The highlight of the film is a song, where he appears as several characters including MGR, thespian Sivaji, Kamal Haasan and even as himself. For the Telugu version, he appears as N.T. Rama Rao and Chiranjeevi.

Can Nayantara Prove Again With Venkatesh?

Nayanatara and Venkatesh paired up with the film 'Lakshmi;' that proved to be a box office block buster last year. Now again the same pair is hitting the tinsel town with the film 'Tulasi' (tentative title but not confirmed yet). The film is set to release in September.

Nayanatara's immediate films after 'Lakshmi' in Telugu are 'Boss' and 'Yogi'. Bit the films turned down at box office. So we have to see how far the things work out for Nayantara with this film along with Venkatesh.

Boyapati Sreenu is making this film.

Heroine and Her Mother Running Behind 'Kallu Paka'

Heroine and mother ran for 'Thaati kallu' every morning during a shooting. This incident took place in later 70s and early 80s.

It was talked in those days that the heroine Madhavi had spent time for the shooting of a film in East Godavari district along with her mother. The season was summer and hence the daughter and mother used to depend on fresh 'taati kallu' to quench their thirst and make their bodies cool. That really worked well and at the end of the schedule the heroine and her mother looked fresher with bubbly cheeks and blown up look.

This was not a confirmed news but people talked about it in big way. Well, 'taati kallu' is good summer drink, as opined by many, if taken in right dose.