Telugu Film News 03-07-2007 Special

Bhaskar getting married on Wednesday

It is time of marriages in Tollywood. Two directors who were introduced by Dil Raju are getting married on same day. On Friday, July 4 th 2007, director "Bommarillu" Bhaskar will tie the knot with his girl friend in Vizag who hails from the city. He stopped shooting for Dil Raju and Allu Arjun and would only resume after a week.

On the same day, Vamsi Padipally who made debut with Prabhas's "Munna" will also be marrying the girl chosen by his parents.

Bharat in director B Jaya's next?

Director B. Jaya is making a new film for Sai Roopa Creations. Buzz is that Tenth Class fame Bharat will play the male lead in the film. The regular shooting will begin sometime in August. Presently, Jaya who is fresh from the success of "Gundammagari Manavadu" is finalizing the script.

Aaroje unit celebrates success

The unit of "Aaroje" celebrated the success. On Tuesday(July 03), a success meet was held at Film Nagar Cultural Center, Hyderabad. Hero Yashwanth, heroine Sowmya, director KS Kumar and producer Vinod had pariticipated in the press meet.

The director KS Kumar said the film took great openings. "It crossed my expectations. It is all due to our comedian Brahamnandam. Though Yashwant is hero on screen, but the real hero is Brahmanandam. That is why we have got great openings," he said.

Hero Yashwant hoped that he gets more offers now as it is getting good response.

Heroine Sowmya said she found very interesting doing this film. "We had great time during the shoot. I had earlier acted in 'The Angrez'. This is my full-length role. I am glad that it my work is appreciated," she said.

Lakshyam - Overseas Release by Navodaya Movies

Navodaya Movies bagged the theatrical screening and home DVD rights of Gopichand & Jagapathi babu starrer LAKSHYAM that is being released worldwide on July 5th.

Produced by Nallamalupu Srinivas (Bujji), producer of blockbusters – Venkatesh's Lakshmi and NTR's Aadi, is introducing another new director Srivas after VV Vinayak in this wholesome entertainer.

Gopichand is coming back to repeat success of Yagnam, Ranam & Okkadunnadu.

After the success of Pelliana Kothalo & Samanudu, Jagapathi Babu is doing a special role in this movie and is guaranteed to repeat the success of Anukokunda Oka Roju & Anthapuram.

Anushka is playing the female lead role.

Manisharma's music is already rocking Andhra Pradesh and is all set to create another sensation.

Our sincere thanks to Nallamalupu Srinivas (Bujji) garu for giving this opportunity.

For exhibition in your areas, please contact:
Kumar - 404-395-1318
Ramana - 571-201-2366
E-mail – lakshyamusa@gmail.com
navodhayamovies@gmail.com

Gossip: Big Problem With Rajasekhar!

Hero Rajasekhar never comes to sets before 2 PM in the after noon. He works only for half day. He keeps up this schedule not only for others but also for his own production.

He goes to bed only by 3 AM in the midnight. He wakes up after 12 noon. He drinks till late in the night.

To the surprise of many, he has vowed to turn up by 10 in the morning here after. It is learnt that he has made this promise to the producer of his latest film. Will he keep up his promise? The producer is doubtful on him.

Mammootty Is Originally Mohd Kutty

Mammooty's original name is Mohammad Kutty. He shared it in a fresh interview. He was first introduced by Malayalam writer and Director MT Vasudevan Nair with the film 'Devalokam'. That was not released at all. Later his first film was released in the year 1971 which was titled 'Anubhavangal Palichikal'. He said that he is stern against to smoking as his wife hates that.

The notable point about this hero is that in the year 1986 about 35 films were released in which he was the hero.

To know other things about him, he is a share holder in Kairali channel, a sympathizer to CPI and won National Awards as best actor for 3 times.

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Snippet: Keeravani's Father Is A Great Poet!

Keeravani's father Siva Shakthi Dutta is known as a director of the film 'Chandrahaas' for many. But there is a great thing to know about him. He is such a great poet who got applause from Kavi Samrat Viswanatha Satyanarayana long back. Siva Sakthi Dutta wrote the long poem on Gangavataranama with the title 'Gagana Gangavataranam'. He took the manuscript of that poem to Viswanatha Satyanarayana and said that he wants to sing that for him.

With all disgust and lack of confidence, Viswanatha asked him to read only 5 lines from the book. When Siva Sakti Dutta sang, Viswanatha asked him to sing from the beginning slowly. After listening to everything he went inside and brought silk shawls and covered Siva Sakthi Dutta with that.

After that Viswanatha said, "I feared if I had to listen to some nonsense. But you shook my senses. I wrote Gangavataranam episode in Ramayana Kalpaviksham. I thought none would cross my romanticism in writing that. But now, I declare that you did that. This is the shawl I got in the felicitation for writing Ramayana Kalpavriksham. Now I give away this to you".

That's the incident took place long back. Well, Ramayana Kalpavriksham is the epic that brought Jnanapeeth Award to Viswanatha Satyanarayana. The book 'Gagana Gangavataranam' was printed in 1998. Is that not enough to say the poetic fervor of Siva Shakti Dutta?!

Indeed, we can say that the artistic talent was taken by Keeravani from his father, but in the form of classical music.

Formalities over for US consulate in Hyderabad

The Andhra Pradesh government and the US Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday completed all the formalities and entered into an MoU for setting up of US consulate in Hyderabad. To begin with the office of the US consulate will be located at the historic and picturesque Paigah Palace and later it will be shifted to a new premises at Gatchi Bowli once the US embassy constructs its own building in the city.

This brings curtains down on the formalties. It's now only a matter of time. Those seeking visas to the US need no longer go to Chennai. Once the consulate starts functioning, it will issue visas for the people of the State. The long wait is finally over.

Mamata Mohandas sings for SDZ

Mamata Mohandas who mastered the art of item singing with ‘Rakhi Rocky’ song in Rakhi film has rendered her voice again for Devi Sri Prasad’s tune in Shankar Dada Zindabad. Yana Gupta sizzled in this item song. The audio of SDZ will be launched in grand style on 4 July at a function held in Shilpa Kala Vedika. Audio launch of Shankar Dada MBBS was also hosted at the same venue.

Yama Donga movie on 8 August

Audio of Yama Donga is expected to release on either 12th or 14th of July. Vel Records (MM Keeravani’s label) will produce the audio. There will be six full songs and four bit songs in this film. Daler Mehandi, NTR and Mamata Mohan Das rendered a couple of songs in this film. Movie is going to hit the marquee on 8 August which happens to be Wednesday.

Vedika with Allu Arjun

As per the sources of idlebrain.com, Vedika is all set to act in Dil Raju’s latest film with Allu Arjun as hero. This film is being directed by Bhaskar (Bommarillu fame). Shooting of the film is going on. Incidentally this film is coming from two people who delivered two instant blockbusters - Bommarillu (Bhaskar) and Desa Muduru (Allu Arjun).

Dil Raju’s directors wedding

It is the wedding time for the directors of Dil Raju. Bhaskar (of Bommarillu fame) will be marrying a Telugu girl from Vizag. Vamsi (Munna fame) will be marrying a Bangalore girl. Both these weddings will take place tomorrow (4 July). Incidentally both these marriages are love marriages. Let us wish them a blockbuster marital life.

3 films this week

This week is witnessing release of three films. Gopichand’s latest film Lakshyam in the direction of debutant Srivas is releasing on 5 July. Anushka is playing female lead. Jagapati Babu and Kalyani are doing special roles. Nallamalupu Bujji produced this film. Sivaji’s latest film Satyabhama with Bhumika Chawla playing female lead is releasing on 6 July. Pata starring Madhusudhan and Poonam Singar is going to release on 7 July.

Gossip: Buxom Beauty Wrote Rs 18 Lakhs!

This is the incident that took place recently. An actress who is famous for her 'buxom blossoms' was called on by a young producer to work for his film. She agreed to sign on agreement but before doing that he took her to farm house and kept there for about 2 weeks along with him. She was worried and asked to release her. The actress is also married. The husband is not much worried about her if she gets money. At last the actress got disgusted and asked the producer to release her with payment. Then the young producer gave her a blank check and asked her to draw as much she wants without making any noise. The actress also worked for his film as dubbing artiste. She wrote Rs 18 lakhs on that and produced in an Andhra Bank branch. The manager got some doubt and called on the father of that producer (he is the presenter of that film) and informed about this check. Then the producer's father involved and asked to stop the payment. He reprimanded his son for doing so.

Then the actress warned the produced and his father that she would go to media and create nuisance. The producer in anger said, "What you say to media? How can you say that you spent with me for 2 weeks?"

The argument went wild and the producer's father took the case to a senior most renowned producer to solve. Then the senior producer called on the actress and said, "Have you grown up so big to create nuisance and go to media? What you did is rubbish. Just shut your mouth and take Rs 1 lakh and leave the place. Otherwise, consequences will be bad for you".

The actress shivered with fear and followed the dictum of that senior producer. Now she is producing a movie.

Screen Buzz: Srinu Vaitla Still in Worry!

Srinu Vaitla is still worried as per the latest industry sources. It is said that the producer of the film 'Dhee' bagged all credit although he skipped from completing the film amidst shooting. Vaitla completed that with his own investment. It is being said that the over head amount of Vaitla is not cleared by the producer despite ending up in profits. It is also said that the remuneration part of him is also not paid in full.

On a whole the film 'Dhee' brought big image for Vaitla although the financial terms are not impressive. Industry sources say that Vaitla is simply focusing on his new projects but not spreading any bad talk about the producer. But the unit members worked for Dhee, who like Vaitla are biting teeth on the producer.

Well, Vaitla's latest film 'Dubai Seenu' also ended up as a successful venture.

Buzz: Anushka Becoming Andhra Nayantara

Nayantara was the sensation till a few months ago in both Kollywood and Tollywood. Now the chance appears to be taken by Anushka. Like Nayantara's affair story with Simbhu, now Anushka is in news with the love story of Cameraman Senthil.

She is also alleged to be in the shelter of a senior hero and freshly getting into a hot relation with his son. Although everything is in gossiping front, people love talking about her in big way.

This sexy yoga teacher has been the darling of many hearts since her first film 'Super'. There is no doubt that's he keeps on testing the testosterone of men with her voluptuous beauty.

Screen Talk: Priyamani In Ranga Panduranga!

Priyamani is now getting the image of family heroine. After Soundarya and Sneha it is said that Priyamani has the scope to get that image due to her features and personality.

After portraying in the film 'Pellaina Koththalo' she started getting that image. Now she is acting in the films 'Yamadonga' and 'Don'. Apart from that Raghavendra Rao considered her for the role of heroine beside Balakrishna in Ranga Panduranga.

She will be pairing up with the Bhaktha character of Balakrishna who lives like a flirt and womanizer initially and turns an ardent devotee of Lord Panduranga later.

Nostalgia: NTR's Stage Drama As Lord Krishna

There was an impression among the people that film actors cannot act on stage on par with stage artistes and they shiver with fear as that's real time platform. But breaking that impression NTR made a big attempt in 1969 to help the flood victims. He played Sri Krishna Tulabharam drama in several places by portraying the role of Lord Krishna.

People used to stand and pray for him assuming real Krishna has come on to stage. In that drama Kantha Rao played Narada while Savitri and Devika played Satyabhama and Rukmini respectively.

The drama got very good response and people understood that film stars are no less to drama artistes while acting on stage.

Heroine Who Can Speak 6 Languages

There will be many polyglots among Film Personalities as they get chance to interact with various language speakers, as they visit many places and work in various language films. But among those polyglots there is a heroine who can speak fluently in 6 languages and also well versed with the literatures of those. The actress is Sonali Kulkarni from Bollywood.

She knows
Hindi
English
Italian
Tamil
Marathi
Gujarathi.

She also tried Telugu but didn't master it. She acted in a Telugu film 'Ellamma' that wasn't released. The film was made almost 8 years ago and dwelling only in cans. Grapevine says that she is now mastering Bengali. Well, she appears to be a very good student who can make a record in near future as a scholar of many languages.

Gossip: Kamalini Unbuttons Her Blouse!

Kamilini Mukherji, throwing away her decent image, has said yes to exposing. She exposed her 'assets' by unbuttoning her blouse in front of the hero Allari Naresh in the film in progress, 'Pellaindi Kaani…'.

Though she was reluctant to do this, director EVV convinced her that the situation really warranted it. Naresh plays the role of a mentally challenged boy.

To provoke him sexually as a dutiful wife, Kamilini had to do this. Kamilini had to make many compromises in the film.

The second hero, who is playing opposite to him, is an outdated hero. He is Harish. But she charged for every compromise, she made.

She got an additional amount of Rupees Two lakhs for accepting Harish as second hero. She is charging extra for all the scenes she dislike.

MS Reddy as President, AP Film Chamber of Commerce

The following have been elected as office bearers and Executive Committe Members of AP Film Chamber of Commerce for the year 2007-08

Position	Name
President	MS REddy (Mallemaala Estates Pvt Ltd, Hyd)
Vice Presidents	D Suresh Babu (Suresh Productions Pvt, Ltd Hyd) Mandava Krishnachand (Roopa Films, Guntakal) B Amarnath (Sesh Mahal A/C Theater, Vijayawada)
Hon. Secretaries	B Sivarama Krishna (sri Venkateswara Art Films, Hyd) M Venkateswara Rao (Santhi Pictures, Vijayawada)
Hon. Joint Secretaries	K Ashok Kumar (Lakshmi Venkateswara Art Creations, Hyd) K Murali Mohan (Venkateswara Theater, Karim Nagar) G Maheshwara Reddy *Navadurga Films, Guntakal)
Hon Treasurer	PV Ravi Kishore (Sravanthi Movies, Hyd)
Sector Counsel Chairmen	Producer - C Kalyan Exhibitor - K Ramasubba Reddy Distributor - V Nageswara Rao Studio - Pradep K Shah
Executive committee members	D Rama Naidu G Adiseshagiri Rao A Ramesh KL Narayana C Aswini Dutt KS Rama Rao Allu Arvind M Shyam Prasad Reddy CV Reddy P Kiran A Goutam Reddy Suneel Narang J Lakshamana Rao B Ramachandra Reddy T Prasanna Kumar P Saibaba M Ramesh R Sreesailababu N Rama Krishna Reddy PS Bhaskara Rao N Butchaiah P Chandrapatarapa Reddy Ch Govardhan Chadalawada Krishna Murthy N Mallesh Yadav G Nageswara Rao BV Ramaiah TS Ram Prasad TG Ravi Shekar PSR Seetaram Kumar B Venkateswara Rao M Vijayender Reddy GN Mangaraju

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Ravi Teja, Vinayak film on July 9th

Ravi Teja and director VV Vinayak's first ever combination film is all set to begin from July 9th. The film will be launched on that date in a grand manner. This untitled film has Trisha as heroine. Vinayak once again pairs up with music director Ramana Gogula. This will be Ramana Gogula's third film in a row with Vinayak after Lakshmi and Yogi. Though Yogi flopped its music was a big hit, hence Viyanak stuck with him for this film too.

Aakula Shiva who penned Vinayak's blockbuster Lakshmi has roped in again for this.

Sneha in Ranga Panduranga?

Buzz is that Sneha's name has almost finalized for prestigious film, "Ranga Panduranga". She will be paired opposite Balakrishna in this film as one of the heroines. Director K. Raghavendra Rao who directed her in Sri Ramadasu is keen on roping her in for this devotional musical. Rest of the cast is yet to be finalized.

Shankaradada Zindabad audio at Shilpakala Vedika

On July 4th, megastar Chiranjeevi's much awaited music of Shankardada Zindabad will be released. A huge audio launch ceremony is going to be held at Chiranjeevi's favorite place – Shilpakala Vedika. Only selected few are invited for this music launch. From June 5 th, audio albums will be available in every nook and corner of Andhra Pradesh.

Devi Sri Prasad has scored five songs for this film that are beautifully choreographed and directed by Prabhudeva. Gemini Film Circuits is producing it while Aditya Music is marketing the audio.

MS Reddy elected as President of Chamber

Veteran producer and writer MS Reddy has been elected as President for Andhra Pradesh Film Chamber of Commerce for the year 2007 – 2008. Producer D. Suresh Babu is Vice President from Producer's sector. Mandava Krishnachand (Roopa Films) from distributors sector and B. Amarnaath from theatre owners sector have been elected as Vice Presidents.

Nagarjuna's Don completes song

Nagarjuna completes a song for his latest film "Don". On Monday (July 2 nd), the song that shot on Nagarjuna and Anushka was finished filming.

Gossip: Mummaith Khan's Plan Of Booking!

Mummaith Khan gives an easy offer to book her for their films. Keeping in view her ever rising remuneration, she has conceived this scheme.

If any producer wants to book her, he has to consider her price of the day and pay the advance. Once she receives advance payment, she sticks to the price.

Though she enhances her price later, she doesn't charge the difference. Agreeing with her proposal, Paidi Babu booked her for his film 'Mangatayaru Tiffin Centre' by paying Rs.5 Lakhs as advance amount.

Naidu wants to emulate "Sivaji"!!

Former Chief Minister and Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu is trying to create an impression that there is a lot of similarity between him and "Sivaji," the lead character in latest blockbuster film of superstar Rajnikanth. Perhaps for this same reason, he is promoting the film right from the day one of its release, appealing to the people to watch the film.

So, what is the commonality between Naidu and Sivaji, as he is projecting? Like Sivaji in the film, Naidu is planning to set up engineering and medical colleges in private sector all over the State, on behalf of NTR Memorial Trust, which he wants to run as a full-fledged NGO. He is going about requesting the Telugu NRIs in the US to "support" this noble cause of the NTR Trust. The trust is already running a school for the orpans of violence victims.

However, Naidu has not made it clear whether he would provide admissions into these engineering and medical colleges to the poor students free of cost, as "Sivaji" does in the film. Moreover, he is misusing the NTR Trust building to run his Telugu Desam party and is collecting party funds in the name of the trust. So, can people believe him if he says he is emulating "Sivaji" character in the Rajnikanth film?

Irony is that Sivaji changes his name to "NTR" during the climax scenes in the film. Is it a mere coincidence or has Naidu any role in the film making?

Gossip: TV Actress Is Proved HIV Positive

Grapevine says that a popular TV actress whose name can be abbreviated as 'JR' is now affected with HIV positive and living away from small screen industry. She is known for her big eyes and expertise in classical dance.

She watched in many TV serials. She got married little while ago and living with her husband and kid. It was diagnosed recently that she got affected with Aids.

She is in depressed mode now and not at all entertaining any of the producers and directors. She is moving away from her colleagues as well as per the grapevine. But why should she feel so? HIV is not a sin or crime.

Navodhaya Movies bags Lakshyam overseas rights

Navodhaya Movies bagged overseas distribution rights of Lakshyam starring Gopichand & Jagapathi Babu.

Navodaya Movies bagged the theatrical screening and home DVD rights of Gopichand & Jagapathi babu starrer LAKSHYAM that is being released worldwide on July 5th.

Produced by Nallamalupu Srinivas (Bujji), producer of blockbusters – Venkatesh's Lakshmi and NTR's Aadi, is introducing another new director Srivas after VV Vinayak in this wholesome entertainer.

Gopichand is coming back to repeat success of Yagnam, Ranam & Okkadunnadu.

After the success of Pelliana Kothalo & Samanudu, Jagapathi Babu is doing a special role in this movie and is guaranteed to repeat the success of Anukokunda Oka Roju & Anthahpuram.

Anushka is playing the female lead role.

Mani Sharma's music is already rocking Andhra Pradesh and is all set to create another sensation.

Our sincere thanks to Nallamalupu Srinivas (Bujji) garu for giving this opportunity.

For exhibition in your areas, please contact:

Kumar - 404-395-1318
Ramana - 571-201-2366
E-mail – lakshyamusa@gmail.com
navodhayamovies@gmail.com

Old Father Is Happy For His Middle Aged Son

V.B.Rajendra Prasad shared his happiness in a fresh interview quoting the old verse 'Putrotsahamu tandriki…' He said that he is very happy for his son Jagapathi Babu who is now made a stand for him in the industry.

He said that he never interfered in his decisions and taught him how to be independent. He said that he hardly gives suggestions and advises to his son Jagapathi Babu.

When asked if any film is in plan on his own banner with Jagapathi Babu he said that hopefully there may be something in near future.

Vijayashanti missing at crucial stage

Those who have been observing the commotion created in the entire Telangana region and particularly the State Capital over the implementation (or lack of it) of the controversial GO 610 are at their wit's end as to what film heroine-turned-Telangana champion Vijayashanti is doing.

Vijayashanti is conspicuously missing from the scene, when the Telangana Rashtra Samithi led by K Chandrasekhar Rao, its splinter group A Narendra and even the Telangana leaders in the Bharatiya Janata Party, Telugu Desam and even the Communists have been agitating for the implementation of the GO 610. Except making an odd statement in the past over the GO, she has not come out with any agitational programme or an emotional statement to make her presence felt.

The reason why Vijayashanti is not in a position to come out so openly in this regard is said to be her poor knowledge about the whole issue. She doesn't know what GO 610 is all about, what Girglani Commission report says, what is six-point formula and what is the Presidential Order. Without understanding these basic principles which forms the historic background for the Telangana movement, there is no point in talking about the need for a separate Telangana State, she was reportedly told. So, Vijayashanti is now said to be studying what the whole issue is, so that she can bravely face the media and the people who question her credentials in Telangana!

MS Reddy as President, AP Film Chamber of Commerce

Detroit Telugu Association (DTA) has successfully hosted a dinner reception in honor of Sri. Nara Chandrababu Naidu during his visit to Detroit on Sunday, July 1, 2007. His visit is being coordinated by a group of his supporters under the banner “Detroit TDP” and this group has also sponsored the dinner reception, which was held from 6:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight at Burton Manor in Livonia, Michigan. The event was attended by more than 1200 people, who sat thru the end of the program which was delayed to almost midnight. It is highly unusual for people to stay back that late on a Sunday night.

Sri. Chandrababu Naidu was received at the Detroit City Airport by event organizing committee members Srinivas Chand Gorrepati, Srinivas Gonuguntla and Naveen Yerneni, by TANA President Hanumaiah Bandla and by the hundreds of cheering supporters. There was a festive mood outside the airport with Babu garu releasing a bunch of yellow balloons arranged by IT Professionals from Miracle Software Systems. He was chauffeured in a limousine from the airport to the banquet hall followed by a rally of cars organized by Vamsi Inapuri and group.

Sri. Naidu was received at the banquet hall by DTA Executive Committee, Detroit TDP Members and hundreds of cheering supporters who have been eagerly waiting for his arrival. The anxiousness of the audience to meet and greet him created an atmosphere similar to in India. He was ushered thru the photo exhibits by Smt. Bhavani Koneru and Smt. Radhika Munnangi, who put up the exhibits depicting the growth during his tenure. Photos for the exhibit were provided by Smt. Nannapaneni Rajakumari, which made it a unique attraction during Babu’s tour of US.

Sri. Naidu received a warm and traditional welcome from the women and youth as he walked into the banquet hall.

Ramana Mudeganti, DTA General Secretary and Mehar Velagapudi serving as the Masters of Ceremony introduced Sri. Naidu and all the accompanying dignitaries to the audience, who were called on to the stage. Dignitaries from AP included Nagam Janardhana Reddy, Yerrabilli Dayakar Rao, Garikipati Mohan Rao, Nannapaneni Rajakumari, Uma Madhava Reddy, Peddi Reddy and Chigurupati Vara Prasad. Dignitaries from US and specifically Detroit include Jayaram Komati (TANA Secretary), Mukkamala Appa Rao (President of Michigan Medical Society), Hanumaiah Bandla (TANA President), Madhava Reddy (CEO of HTC), Srinivasa Rao Kodali (Coordinator of 15th TANA Conference), Gangadhar Nadella (Past President of TANA), Srinivas Koneru (DTA President) and Srinivas Chand Gorrepati (Event Organizing Committee).

Srinivas Koneru, President of DTA welcomed the guests and the audience. During the welcome speech, he provided a glimpse of Sri. Naidu’s career in politics including his goals and achievements.

K. Umesh, CEO of NTR Trust described the activities of the Trust along with a video of NTR’s vision to help the under privileged. Venkat Aekka, Member of the NRI TDP National Committee kicked of the fund raising for NTR Trust with a powerful message about the need to help the poor. Venkat’s brief yet motivational speech ended with a quote from Sawmy Vivekananda about educated Indians needing to help fellow brethren.

Srinivas Chand Gorrepati, member of the event organizing committee highlighted the fact that the recent NRIs benefited from the higher education policy of Sri. Naidu i.e. engineering colleges and reminded the audience that it is time for us to pay back thru providing educational funds for the needy.

Dr. Appa Rao Mukkamala highlighted the growing disparity between the rich and poor in India and stressed on the need to help the poor to reach the benefits of the economic growth occurring in India. He motivated the audience with the “We Can, We Must and We Will” slogan to help the underprivileged. On behalf of the NRI Medical College, he pledged to provide free medical support to the mothers and infants in two mandals in AP as chosen by NTR Trust. This generosity translates to $100,000.

Sri. Naidu garu personally acknowledged all the donors and big donors include Naveen Yerneni ($36,000), Gangadhar Nadella ($25,000), Prasad Chukkapalli ($25,000). Total amount of donations pledged by the end of the evening was $225,000, which is the highest so far in Sri. Naidu’s tour.

Dr. Nagam Janardhana Reddy made a feisty speech about the state of affairs in Andhra Pradesh and Telugu Desam Party is keeping the ruling government in check on all fronts.

Sri. Chandra Babu Naidu spoke for more than an hour on various topics that affect the Telugus in India and abroad. His primary focus was on promoting Philanthropy for which he quoted Bill Gates and Warren Buffet as examples. He was philosophical at times reminding the audience that we may earn all our life but cannot take a penny when we die, which according to him was depicted well in the recent movie “Sivaji”. He stressed on the need for education and entrepreneurship to further enhance our lives and put Telugus at the forefront. He recognized Miss Subha Perni, a high school student from West Bloomfield, Michigan; who was recently selected as one of the 2007 Presidential Scholars and will be representing in a delegation to China. Sri. Naidu stressed on the point that his tour to US in not political but it is to promote philanthropy among the Telugus.

Sri. Naidu answered a few questions from audience on topics ranging from violence in movies to need for better health care.

Executive Committee of Detroit Telugu Association under the leadership of President Srinivas Koneru and Vice-President Vaninath Uppalapati presented a plaque to Sri. Naidu honoring him on his first ever visit to Detroit.

The program for the evening was ended with a Vote of Thanks by Srinivas Gonuguntla, member of the event organizing committee. The event was a grand success due to contributions from several volunteers, who deserve an applause and recognition. Guests including Sri. Naidu was very impressed with the arrangements and decorations in the banquet hall, which were done by Sirisha Uppalapati, Kavitha Velagapudi, Sirisha Ravipati, Vaninath Uppalapati, Meher Velagapudi and Raghu Ravipati. Due to the effective publicity of Sridhar Patel and his team, there were more than 1200 people in attendance. Registration process for so many people was smoothly handled by Srinivas Rayapareddi and team. There was also a play area for the children, which was organized by the DTA youth committee under the guidance of Padmaja Talluri. Audio visual effects were superb due to the efforts of Ramana Mudeganti, Jogeswara Rao Peddiboyina, Srinivas Raju Dhenuvakonda and Narendra Seth. All the guests were extremely happy with the delicious food provided by local Telugu restaurants as organized by Satish Mandalapu and team. Photo exhibits were setup by Radhika Munnangi and Bhavani Koneru.

Sri. Naidu spent couple of hours in the morning of July 2nd with CEOs of businesses owned by Telugus, Physicians and the Volunteers that made his first ever visit to Detroit a memorable event. Detroit Telugus are known for their hospitality and we exceeded our past performance in taking care of our guests, thanks in part to Srinivas Gonuguntla, Srinivas Dasari and their team. Transportation and security are very crucial in such high profile events, which were very well handled by Basavendra Surapaneni and Srinivasa Rao Kandela.

Jr.NTR's Yama Donga Wallpapers

Telugu Film News 02-07-2007 Latest

Yana Gupta item song in Shankar Dada Zindabad

If Mumaith Khan enacted the item song in Shankar Dada MBBS, it is Yana Gupta who is sizzling in it’s sequel Shankar Dada Zindabad. She is currently shooting with Chiranjeevi in Padmalaya studios. Audio of this film is expected on 4 July. The unit went to Australia to shoot a song a week back. Film is complete but for two songs. Prabhudeva directs this film and Devi Sri Prasad composes it.

Tarun in ‘Chandamamatho Oka Mata Cheppali’

Tarun is going to act in a film titled ‘Chandamamatho Oka Mata Cheppali‘. This title is inspired by a song in Premabhishekam film. Nagesh Naradasi who directed ‘Sri Satyanarayana Swamy’ is going to direct this film. Medikonda Murali Krishna (Narasimha Naidu fame) will produce this film on Sri Venkata Ramana Productions banner. This film will go to floors in the last week of August.

MS Narayana’s Bhajantrilu

Comedian MS Narayana is all set to direct a film titled Bhajantrilu with his son Vikram as one of the heroes along with Sivaji. This film is going to be a comedy film unlike his debut film Koduku. Bhajantrilu will be produced by Devi Vara Prasad. Incidentally, this film was supposed to be produced by Dasari.

The Complete Info About Jr.NTR's Yama Donga

NTR & Mamatha Mohandas sang a song and 7 Heroines in Yama Donga - Read out the complete Info

Biggest indoor set in Asia

Yama Donga, one of the most eagerly awaited premium product of Tollywood is all set to hit the screens very shortly. This film is by far the costliest movies made in the Telugu Film Industry This film boasts of the biggest indoor set erected so far in whole of Asia and incidentally is the costliest individual set. This Yama Lokam set was erected over period of 90 days with 300 workers working on the set day and night. The magnitude of the set was so much that it took almost another one and half month to dismantle the same. This set was erected in Ramoji Film City and the no.of shooting days in this set was 42 days. Apart from this the other sets erected for four songs, the set of the Hero House and the Heroine House are also done with lot of richness and grand taste. Added to these grandeur sets, the graphics of this film are also bound to a visual treat to the eyes of the audience. The producers of this film have ensured qualities of high standard and are very confident that this film will be on par with Hollywood Standards and they are confident that this fill will be watched even by the foreigners and Hindi speaking audience too, purely because of the fact that the plot is a very interesting one in the form of a socio fantasy subject.

Yama Donga, one of the most eagerly awaited premium product of Tollywood is all set to come before the audience very shortly. This film is by far the costliest movies made so far in the Telugu film industry. This film boasts of the biggest indoor set erected so far in whole of Asia and incidentally is the costliest individual set. This Yama Lokam set was erected over period of 90 days with 300 workers working on the set day and night. The magnitude of the set was so much that it took almost another one and half month to dismantle the same. This set was erected in Ramoji Film City and the no.of shooting days in this set was 42 days. Apart from this the other sets erected for four songs, the set of the Hero House and the Heroine House are also done with lot of richness and grand taste. Added to these grandeur sets, the graphics of this film are also bound to a visual treat to the eyes of the audience. The producers of this film have ensured qualities of high standard and are very confident that this film will be on par with Hollywood Standards and they are confident that this fill will be watched even by the foreigners and Hindi speaking audience too, purely because of the fact that the plot is a very interesting one in the form of a socio fantasy subject.

The production house has not compromised on any issues and wants to make a mark in the international market. The highlights of this film are far too many with music being the first amongst them. The audio of this film compromises of 6 songs and 4 bit songs and is getting released in the 1^st week of July. One of the song is sung by Daler Mahendi and one of them by the Hero NTR and the Heroine Mamatha Mohandas.

A team of 80 professionals spread over three outsourcing houses spearheaded by EFX are working on the graphics and the production house is confident of coming out with the most impressive visuals. Some of the work was handled by Mr. Adel Eddelli a professional from Iran who has contributed heavily in the Hollywood films too.

Another highlight of the film is that it is hatrick combination of Director S.S. Rajamouli and NTR whose two earlier films Student No.1 and Simhadri were big block busters in Tollywood. Also the film by far has a large star cast in the form of the biggest names in Tollywood. Padmashri Dr.M. Mohan Babu is playing an equally important role as the hero and is bound to create waves with his performance as lord Yama. Apart from this, the film has seven heroines namely Khusboo, Priyamani, Mamatha Mohandas, Rambha, Preethi Jhingania, Navneet Kaur, Archana. Probably this is the only film in Telugu were the hero shakes a leg with all the above heroines except Khusboo, which is bound to variety and spice to this film. The other important stars are Dr. Brahmanandam, Ali, M.S. Narayana, Raghubabu, Jayprakash, Rajiv Kanakala etc. The role of the villain is donned by Narendra Jha who played the role of Bajji Rao in the film Chatrapathi.

The excellent art work by popular art director Mr. Anand Sai is well complimented by the cinematographer Mr. K.K. Senthil Kumar who has bee given a free hand by the production house and the Director to light up the sets in a very tasteful way. And though the cost of the film had gone up substantially because of his excellent lighting schemes, the producers have no qualms about it as it is financially enhancing the richness of the film.

Director S.S. Rajamouli who has given 5 successive block busters, carries a major responsibility on his shoulders as he has to ensure that this film has to be better than all his previous films. The expectations are very high and the entire team of Yama Donga has no doubts that he will deliver it in style. This film is bound to satisfy one and all as it has universal appeal with lot of entertainment stuffed into it.

On Hatrick combination
Director S.S. Rajamouli who has given 5 successive block busters, carries a major responsibility on his shoulders as he has to ensure that this film has to be better than all his previous films. The expectations are very high and the entire team of Yama Donga has no doubts that he will deliver it in style. This film is bound to satisfy one and all as it has universal appeal with lot of entertainment stuffed into it.

The film is Presented by Rama Rajamouli and Produced by Cheri & Urmila under the banner of Vishvamitra Creations which happens to be the own banner of S.S. Rajamouli.

Cast: NTR, Padmashri Dr. Mohan Babu, Narendra Jha, Priyamani, Mamatha Mohandas, Dr. Brahmanandam, Ali, Raghubabu, Jayprakash Reddy, MS Narayana, Naresh, Rajeev Kanakala, Khushboo, Rambha, Navneet Kaur, Preethi Jhingania, Archana.

Crew: Story: Vijayendra Prasad; Camera: K.K. Senthil Kumar; Art: Anand Sai; Fights: Paneer Selvan; Dance Masters: Raju Sundaram, Dinesh, Prem Rakshit, Sorbee; Editor: Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao; Costume Designer: Rama Rajamouli; Poster Designer: Suresh Bujji; PRO: Veerababu; Graphic Coordinator: Kamal Kannan; Graphic Designer: EFX Labs; Music: M.M. Keeravani; Presented by: Rama Rajamouli; Producers: Cheri & Urmila; Banner: Viswamitra Vreations: Direction & Screen Play: S.S. Rajamouli.

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