Telugu Film News Dec 17, 2007

Raja in Pinisetty’s next

Hero Raja will be teaming up with actress Kajal to play the lead role in film maker Raviraja Pinisetty’s upcoming yet-to-be-title venture. The film, the details of which have not yet been disclosed, is expected to be launched in the New Year.

Pawan Kalyan to reapeat Kushi magic with Surya

Actor Pawan Kalyan is all set to team up with his Kushi director S.J.Surya for his next venture. Kushi is one of Pawan Kalyan’s biggest hits to date. Pawan Kalyan will begin work on S.J.,Surya’s film after Sankranthi, once he has completed his present assignment being directed by Trivikram Srinivas. The film, which is titled as Pulli, will go on floors from 16th Jan 2008. Singanamal Ramesh is producing the movie.

Ravi Teja-Anushka team up again

For the first time actor Ravi Teja is teaming up with an old co star of his. The actor, who has never repeated any of his heroines till now, is teaming up with Anushka, his Vikramarkudu co star, for director Uday Shankar’s Suresh Babu produced yet-to-be-titled Suresh Productions film. The film is being presented by D.Ramanaidu.

Tamil star in Vishnu’s next

Director Krishna Vamsi has reportedly signed on a well known Tamil star to act in his upcoming film starring Vishnu in the lead role and being produced by Dr. Mohan Babu for home production SLPP banner. The Tamil actor’s name is not yet being released nor has the heroine of the film been finalized. Vishnu is presently shooting for director P.Vasu’s Krishnarjun.

2007 Telugu film awards on New Year’s Eve

K.S.Rama Rao, president of Film Nagar Cultural Center, announced that the inaugural version of the Telugu Film awards will take place on the 31st of this month. Speaking at a press meet on 15th December K.S.Rama Rao said “The Telugu Film awards will be an annual event starting from this year. Films released between Dec 1st 2006 and Nov 30th 2007, will be considered for the 2007 awards. The jury will comprise of 14 members from the FNCC Management committee. The awards ceremony will take place on 31st December beginning from 8 pm onwards. The event will be organized by the Bangalore based event management company, Whiz Craft. We are planning to conduct this event on the lines of the Oscars”.