Telugu Film News 22-06-2007

Vishwanath: 'I Don't Put Fingers in That'

Publicity with actors and actresses has become a part and parcel of film making these days.

Kalatapasvi K Vishwanath is being used for the publicity of the film 'Veduka' by its producers. He came along with Poonam Bazwa to a TV studio and spent about an hour for a long interview. When the anchor asked Vishwanath about his involvement in the direction of any film in which he acts, he said, "Director is the captain of any film. If I were to act I restrict to my role. If I feel any betterment in any scene, I only suggest but never force. If any scene comes good in the film I act, people come to conclusion that I might have given suggestion to do so. But today's directors are also very talented and they know what they have to get. I really find pleasure working with youngsters".

It is said that K Vishwanath has signed on the agreement while agreeing to act in the film that he would work for the publicity of the film as well. That way he is campaigning for the film in the form of interviews.

Preity Zinta favours Pratibha for Presidentship

Bollywood actor Preity Zinta has favoured the candidature of UPA presidential nominee Pratibha Patil.

As the NDA and the Third Front continue to bicker over the nomination of Ms Patil, Preity said she supported the idea of India having its first probable woman President.

Preity, who was here to attend a Bravery award function said, '' I support the candidature of Ms Patil. It has nothing to do with politics. It is for the first time that a woman has got the chance to adorn the highest seat of power and I think our country is ready for it''.

Gossip: Ramanaidu's 'Free Service' For All

Veteran Producer Ramanaidu is having his new 'Avtar' now. He has turned out to be the producers'producer. Many producers who have burnt their fingers in making one film or two in haste are approaching Ramanaiudu for expert suggestions.

He gives suggestions ranging from procuring finance to picking out a good director for their next ventures.

Most of them are making good gains with his suggestions. But Ramanaidu is generous enough. He is not charging them any thing for his advice.

Gossip: Raghu Babu's Affair with Character Artiste!

We have a Giri Babu senior villain cum character actor who is still acting in films now and then. His son Raghu Babu, who looks older than Giri Babu is a comedian cum villain now. He is also planning to debut as director shortly.

It is rumored that he is running an affair with a lady character artiste who looks very dark. She is known for her darkness and there were some comedy scenes made on her dark look as well in some films.

No one knows what the point of attraction between these two is but they are seen in private trysts which prove to be clandestine affair as per the Film Nagar sources. Well, the actor's father doesn't know about this nasty affair of his son.

Sukumar Comes Out Of ‘Jagadam’ Obsession!

Director Sukumar has learnt many lessons out of his recent disaster ‘Jagadam’. Now he is coming with a regular theme on love.

He is disgusted with the violence he has depicted in ‘Jagadam’. Though he is not totally away from violence, he would like to reduce the dosage.

He is trying for the dates of Allu Arjun. Producers are confident of success, if they come together.

Mummaith Further Raises Her Remuneration!

Mummaith Khan’s price is soaring day by day. She has further increased her remuneration. She is now charging Rs. 23 Lacs. If her expenses are added up the figure may go up to Rs. 25 Lacs. This is her second increment after her success in ‘Operation Duryodhana’. She enhanced it to Rs.14 immediately with the success of the film. In all respects, she is on par with a heroine. With her ever increasing price, a small time producer, Pydi Babu, has dropped the idea of offering lead role in his film ‘Manga Tayaru Tiffin Centre’. Now, he is looking for a new girl.

Nostalgia: Bhanumati's Fear to Board Aero Plane

Bhanumathi had aerophobia and she hardly boarded any flight in her life. This sounds to be a wonder but she always preferred train journey. Once she was asked to come to USA where her son Bharani was staying. She got the tickets booked and the D Day had come. She started from her home early in the morning to Airport. But as soon as she reached the Air port fear struck her and she asked the driver to return back to home. She came back and sat at home not bothering anything about ticket and all.

When DV Narasa Raju enquired her about the fear, she said, "If I die in train journey at least there will be body to see, if plane crashes there won't be any sign of body at all. I don't get into those bloody flights at all".

That was the biggest small thing in Bhanumathi's life mentioned by DV Narasa Raju in his writings.