Telugu Film News 27th Dec 2007

Teja’s Keka

Director Teja, who has introduced quite a few talented newcomers to the industry, will be launching yet another set of new faces in his upcoming production that is to be titled as Keka (Scream). The lead pair will be the winners of a talent hunt being conducted exclusively for the film. Co produced by Suresh Productions, the film is set to be launched in February while the film’s songs will be recorded in January 2008.

Tarun is director Bhaskar’s Romeo

Chocolate hero Tarun is playing the lead role in director K.Vijaya Bhaskar’s latest venture, Romeo Juliet. The very pretty and sexy Ileana is portraying the role of Tarun’s leading lady while Jagapathi Babu is tipped to be playing an important part in the film. Originally planned to star Vishnu and Genelia in the lead, the film is now being produced by Bellamkonda Suresh instead of Mohan Babu’s home production company. The film is entering the post production stage with the shooting almost coming to an end.

Krishna Bagwan’s John Apparao on 31st Jan

Comedian Krishna Bhagwan’s first main lead film, John Appa Rao 40+, co starring Simran in the lead, is all set to be released on the 31st of January 2008. In this Kuchipuddi Venkat’s film, Bhagwan is portraying the role of a fashion designer

Suhani celebrates birthday on sets

Child artist- turned-heroine Suhani, celebrated her first birthday in the film industry on the sets of her ongoing film, Sawaal. Speaking about the film and her birthday the youngster said “this is my first birthday that I am celebrating as a heroine. Though my birthday is on 25th December, I celebrate it on 26th also. I play the part of a very lively and bubbly girl in this film. I thank director Jaya for giving me this opportunity. She is like my mother in this industry. The film will be released in January”. Director Jaya was also all praise for the young lady. Producer B.A.Raju announced that the film’s audio CD is doing rocking sales.

Trisha is Nagarjuna’s leading lady

Quite satisfied with the response to his Lawrence directed Don, actor Nagarjuna has moved on to his next venture that is to be directed by Sreenu Vytla. Word has it that Trisha has been finalized to be Nagarjuna’s leading lady in this yet-to-be-titled film being produced by D.Shiva Prasad Reddy. Though Trisha has her dates packed till mid 2008, the young actress is said to have made space so that she can fulfill her wish of acting with the Nagarjuna. And we are sure that the audiences will be very eagerly looking forward to see these attractive actors on screen.

Bala-Gunasekhar’s Sadhu launch in March

‘Sadhu’ is the title that is being considered for the Gunasekhar directed Balakrishna starrer that is to be produced by Sakhamuri Panduranga Rao and presented by Bellamkonda Suresh. The film is set to go on floors in March in the coming year. Details about the remaining cast and crew are yet to be announced.

Raja turns distributor with Mister Medhavi

Actor Raja is ready to distribute films. Albeit his own films. Word has it that Raja, who plays the lead role in director Neelakantha’s Mister Medhavi, has bought the over seas distribution rights of the film including those for the film’s DVD. The film stars Geneelia as the leading lady.