Telugu Film News 19-06-2007

Shankardada in Sydney

Megastar Chiranjeevi and Karishma Kotak are romancing in Australia for Shankardada Zindabad. In Sydney, director Prabhudeva is canning two songs on Chiru and Karishma to the tunes of Devi Sri Prasad. After Sydney schedule completed, remaining three songs will be shot in Hyderabad at various studios. Audio of this movie will be released on June 22nd through Aditya Music. Gemini Film Circuits is producing the film. The logo of the film's title was officially unveiled recently. It is slated for July release.

Prabhas and Shirya back together?

Shriya is in limelight again. Thanks to the super success of Shivaji. She is catapulted to super heroine in Tamilnadu. Even in Tollywood, she is lured by the top filmmakers. Buzz is that she has already been approached by a top director for his next film with Prabhas. Shriya and Prabhas have already worked together in superhit "Chatrapathi." The successful pair is likely to be together again.

Hansika opposite NTR?

Buzz doing rounds is that sensuous beauty Hansika has cast opposite NTR in his next film. Hansika who made debut with Desamuduru became popular after the film's success. Industry news is that she is finalized for producer Ashwinidutt's next movie with NTR. That is to be directed by Meher Ramesh, former associate of director Puri Jagannadh.

The film rolls on September. Manisharma is the music director.

Tollywood Comedy and Music Festival in Milwaukee

On Saturday, June 9th, Telugus in Milwaukee were treated with a great spectacle of hilarious comedy and appealing tollywood music.

The duo of Siva Reddy and Vijayalakshmi made the audience clap, dance, whistle to the tunes of mimicry items continuously over a period of four hours.

There was huge response from the members and their families who attended in large numbers for this event that was held in Pewaukee High School Auditorium.

The crowd were active participants in this high drama and excitement. Vijayalakshmi was the crowd favorite and she sang several hit telugu songs both from old and recent films. She was melodious and also graceful in dancing to her own tunes.

The children got the kick of the music and they ran to the stage in a group to perform to Vijjayalakshmi tunes.

Meghna’s peeved with Rakhi Sawant

Actress Meghna Naidu is angry. Recently, it was reported that she performed at a show with another item girl, Rakhi Sawant. But, Meghna says that this piece of news isn’t true and that ‘some people were trying to get publicity by taking her name’.

“It’s so silly! I haven’t done a show with Rakhi for over three years now. And the photograph used by the tabloid was clicked at a recent function where I met her for a few seconds.” Meghna’s focus is now on Bollywood movies. “I have been working very hard on my body and looks. I have started playing tennis everyday, doing yoga and meditation and I try to get to bed early. In fact, I have stopped going out and don’t even party much now. Also, I have become choosy about my roles in films. And so, at this juncture, when people use my name to garner publicity, it really hurts.” Now wonder what Rakhi has to say to that?

Sriram wife denies suicide rumours

On Monday evening, the Chennai city was abuzz with rumours that Vandana Reddy, the wife of actor Sriram had attempted suicide following the reports that Sriram is going in for a legal separation from her. Certain sections of the vernacular media carried reports that she had attempted suicide and had been admitted to hospital. The rumours claimed that she had taken an overdose of sleeping pills and was said to be in a critical condition and her mother was by her side.

However, when contacted her, Vandana herself answered the phone and said that she is not a coward to resort to such extreme measures. “I don’t know how such rumours come about. I will never do something so stupid,” she said. Regarding the case, both Sriram and Vandana were scheduled to attend a counselling session at the Vadapalani police station on Tuesday morning to decide on the next best step towards resolving their marital differences.

Film Buzz: She Talks about Sex and Nude Poses

While Rakhi Sawanth placed herself in the main film news by posing in skimpy dresses and showing her straight forward and blatant nature, another actress Mona Chopra is taking other way to shoot up in news. Recently when a journalist asked her opinion on 'dating', she openly said, "What dating? That's silly and childish. Ask me about mating. I can tell better. Dating is a waste of time". Is that not startling?

Freshly she said that if there isn't any censor board she would love to show every inch of her body nude. She says that she knows that's he is beautiful and will not hide anything before camera if she is permitted to show.

Well, she also says that she is stern against to pornography! Is it not confusing! It seems that she is simply trying to make some news.

Gossip: Bhanupriya At Loss Of Words!

hanupriya, a heroine of yesteryears, has not fully recovered from depression. She is doing the role of hero's mother in EVV's 'Pellaindi Kaani'. Her forgetfulness is coming on her way in acting. She is at loss of words in the middle of the action. She had suffered seriously from mental agony for personal reasons for many years. She lived alone all these years. She had no offers from the Industry. As Jaysudha rejected the role in 'Pellaindi Kaani..', she was booked. Bhanupriya, however, finds it difficult to do justice to the role. She is trying her best. EVV strongly believes she will recover soon.

Shriya with Prabhas after Rajni Kanth

Shriya is now free and ready to act in any number of films. For many weeks she has been with Shankar for the film 'Sivaji'. She gave away her bulk dates for him for about a year. Although she acted in couple of Tamil films she has been far from full time Telugu films.

Now she is hitting the floors with Prabhas in the direction of Poori Jagannath. Initially Trisha was considered for the role but now Shriya is grooved in. The film would hit the floors after the release of Ram Charan Teja's 'Chirutha' on 22 nd September. The film will be produced by KS Rama Rao and the script is titled 'Shadow' as of now.

We have to wait see if there will be any updated news regarding this.