Nag Helps Poor In Disguise

Nagarjuna is dressing in different get ups and helping the poor and needy. The people don't recognize him at all although they know him if he comes in normal way. But he dresses up in disguise.

This is the scene from the film 'Don' where Nagarjuna will be appearing in four different get ups.

Lawrence is directing the film while Priyamani is pairing up with Nagarjuna. Th shooting part is going on in fast pace and Lawrence says that it would be a master piece in the filmography of Nagarjuna and him.

Slim Sexy Sirens Is Going Hot-Hotter

Kiran Rathod turned slim these days and looking groovy with lecherous appeal. This is the pic from her latest stills. Anyhow, this sort of dress has become common for all the girls on screen now. Yes, it's looking traditional and sexy.

Trisha also looks hot in the stills of 'Bheema'. The costumes are similar with a top and bottom exposing the spicy tummy area with navel effect.

Anushka's fresh pics with red top and bottom are bringing delight for the connoisseurs of beauty. The dress is similar to that of Trisha's blue costume used for 'Bheema'. Many say that Anushka is tempting better than that of Trisha.

Title Announcement - Vijaya Dasami

Sai Sarvajit Movies

Vijaya Dasami

Cast: Nandamuri Kalyanram, Vedika, Sai kumar, Brahmanandam, Ahuti Prasad, AVS, Suman Setty, Avinash, Duvvasi Mohan, Siva Reddy, Srinivasa Reddy, Lakshmipati, Narsing Yadav, Jogi Brothers, Dasanna - sathenna, Bobby, Tarzan Harshavardan, Siva Parvati, Allari Subhashini
Mounika, Pavala Syamala

Crew:
Story: Perarasu
Dialogues: Paruchuri brothers
Music: Srikanth Deva
Cinematography: C Ram Prasad
Fights: Stun Siva
Art: Nagendra
Editing: Nandamuri Hari
Screenplay - direction: V Samudra
Producer: Eedara Ranga Rao

Nandamuri Kalyan Ram’s latest film in the direction of V Samudra is titled as Vijaya Dasami.

Vijaya Dasami will be the biggest hit of the year - V Samudra
Speaking on the occasion V Samudra said, “I would like to thank AM Ratnam for giving the remake rights and MS for transferring the title. The story of the film revolves around Vijaya Dasari day on which certain incidents happen. Sai Kumar did the role of villain. Kalyan Ram never attempted this kind of subject so far. This is the first straight film of heroine Vedika. We shot a couple of songs in Austria and Germany. A guest heroine is going to act in a song of this film. Srikanth Deva composes music. I am sure that this film will become this year’s biggest hit. We will release the audio in the first week of August and movie on 6 September.”

Producer Ranga Rao said, “Each and every cast and crewmember is taking this film as a challenging task. There are all kinds of emotions in this film. I am confident that this film will appeal to all the centers.”

Actress Vedika said, “This is my first straight film in Telugu. I am feeling happy to do this rare kind of role. There is scope for dance and performance. There is comedy too. I am fond of doing dances. And I enjoyed performing dances in minus degree temperatures in Austria and Germany.”

Where is This Small Screen Raasi?

She is Jahnavi, who has good fan following among men. She was a popular TV anchor and later acted in the film 'Yagnam'. She is not at all seen these days and is almost in oblivion. She is also called 'Small Screen Raasi' by some.

Even when a newly emerging TV channel tried for her whereabouts, the details weren't known. Is she completely away from show business? Or will she come up in a new way shortly.
People thought in similar way about Udaya Bhanu as well. She was away from Gold Contests and now as usually she is appearing in 'Sahasam Cheeyara Dimbaka' on a TV channel.

Shankar With Shah Rukh Khan

Shankar's next film 'Robo' will be with Shah Rukh Khan in lead role as per the grapevine. He is planning to make the film with a huge investment of Rs 100 Cr, which was ever invested on single film in India.
He is planning to make that film on S Pictures banner and the discussions are going in big way. Shankar is also considering Hrithik Roshan for the lead role as it requires some macho appeal for some scenes.
While Shankar is behind those Bollywood bigwigs, Tamil hero Ajith is behind Shankar to give him lead role in 'Robo'. Earlier Shankar announced the name of Kamal Hasan for the lead role but now changed his opinion.
We have to see what news Shankar makes shortly.

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Reel Tak: Will Nallamalupu Repeat His Success!

Nallamalupu Srinivas made the film 'Lakshmi' that brought him huge profits long back. Now he is coming up with the film 'Lakshyam' tomorrow. Rama Naidu earlier implied that Lakshyam will bag bigger profits than Lakshmi and wished the same.

Gopichand and Anushka are pairing up in the film while Jagapathy Babu is playing the role of Gopichand's brother. Kalyani is also playing a prominent role in the film while Kota plays the role of father to these two heroes. The film is releasing on the banner of Lakshmi Narasimha Productions tomorrow. We have to see how it fairs well at the box office.

Mani Sharma's music scores are received well by audiences although much hype is not made. Gopichand also wishes to cross his previous film 'Okkadunnadu' with this film in the matter of collections. Jagapathy Babu's time is any way good and he is enjoying hat trick successes from the last two films. Sreevas directed this film.

Telugu Film News 04-07-2007

Balakrishna Took Rs 80 Lakhs From BOB

It is known for all that Balakrishna is the man born with golden spoon. His property runs in Crores and many a time he donated for Charity as well. But it was revealed that he took a loan of Rs 80 lakhs from Bank Of Baroda, Tilak Nagar Branch.

The purpose mentioned to take the loan is not known. It was said that he took that to show that in IT returns. Well, many people do this way. But when tings come out like this, people tend to share each other.

The loan sanctioning is completed just in a few hours after putting the application. It is not possible for laymen.

Snippet: 'Sarkar Raj' Turns Sequel To 'Sarkar'

Instead of naming the sequel of Sarkar as 'Sarkar-2' Ram Gopal Varma decided to name it as 'Sarkar Raj'. Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai are playing lead in the film. The lead role 'Sarkar' enters into politics in this film.

RGV said that Amitabh also liked the title to be 'Sarkar Raj'. He also said that he is grooving in the drama artistes for this film apart from those 3 celebrities from Bachchan family. RGV said that it is for bringing fresh look to the screen.

Ram Gopal Varma said that he is happy for making films with Amitabh and also will be making few more down the line.

Gossip: Big Secret About Venkatesh!

The much guarded secret of hero Venkatesh is his bald head. No one, excepting his family members, has ever seen him without a bit wig on. Even the servants in her residence have never found him with bald head. If he has no wig on, he almost resembles his brother Suresh, whose head is thoroughly bald. Venkatesh takes every care to see the bit wig is on, when ever he comes out of his room. Though Mega Star Chiranjeevi too has baldness, he is found strolling on the lawns inside his residence without bit wig. But Venkatesh is always cautious in wearing wig.

Sexy Rakhi Show On Telugu Screen

As Mummaith Khan is too busy to give her dates, a controversial hot star Rakhi Sawanth is making her way into Telugu films. Rakhi Sawanth has been booked for 'Salaam Hyderabad' in the place of Mummaith. Though Rakhi quoted Rs. 22 Lakhs for one item song, she agreed to do for Rs.15 Lakhs after negotiations. Ali and Adithya Om are playing key roles in the film.

Controversy goes with Sawanth. She was booked for obscenity by the Tamil Nadu Police, after a stage show in the city. She was let off with a warning. A month later, she was again in the news when she filed a molestation case against pop singer Mika, who forcibly kissed her at his birthday party, where she was a guest. No one knows what controversy is in store for her part in this film!

Photo Feature: Chiranjeevi Stepping With Karishma

This is the pic of the dance shoot for eth film 'Shankaradad Zindabad'. Look at Karishma Kotak beside Chiranjeevi. She is looking good and attractive now. Her earlier pics relating to Kingfisher Calendar and other portrait photographs were not at all appealing to Telugu audiences. Now many say that Karishma Kotak is better than expected.

Rao's 'Mutyalamuggu' Remuneration Rs. 17,500

Mutyalamuggu' is the film that can be never forgotten by Telugu film lovers. That really created a big wave in collections 3 decades ago. Do you know the remuneration taken by Rao Gopala Rao for that film? That's Rs 17,500. And Allu Rama Lingaiah was paid Rs 12,000. That's the remuneration for entire film.

During the shooting, writer Mullapudi Venkata Ramana observing the scene in which Allu Ramalingiah enacts like monkey said, "Ramalingiah garu! You act normally. Don't take special effort to enact like monkey".

Ramalingiah took that very light and laughed along with other unit members. There were many practical jokes cracked on persons like this in this film shoot, but everybody felt like a family. That was a film unit where there was no ego on any head.

Rama Naidu Recovered Few Lakhs From Producer

Here's a small happening that's heard in Film Nagar. We don't know if it is real or a gossip but the talk is this.

Ramanaidu is known as the producer who has maximum number of high quality movie cameras with him. There are about 8 cameras with him which are Rs 2 Cr each. He lends them for rent all the time and collects good rental amount. All the cameras are insured. Unfortunately during the shooting of a film a camera was broken during a crane shot. The producer is an outsider and not related to Suresh Productions.

When Ramanaidu claimed for insurance he recovered Rs 1.7 Cr. The remaining amount was recovered from the producer to buy new camera.

Reel Buzz: Anushka Stands Next To Ileana!

Anushka is much sought heroine after Ileana. Not because of action but of figure. Her stills in her latest film ‘Lakshyam’ are stunning every one. There is no secret in her appearance. She is a Yoga teacher. She knows how to shape up her body. Heroes are now recommending her for their future films. She has a brighter tomorrow, analysts in the film industry foresee.

The bigamy case involving Power Star Pawan Kalyan has taken an interesting turn, with actress Renu Desai announcing that he was not her husband.

Kaikala Satyanarayana, a veteran actor, is found too old to play the role of Lord Yama. Though none has excelled him in playing the role of Yama after the legendary figure N.T.Rama Rao, he is now troubling to play the same role. He is now playing that role in 'Yamagola Malli Modalayyindi'. Though director thought of booking Naga Babu for the role in the beginning, latter chose Satyanarayana in his place. He has regrets now. Though Satyanarayana is at his best in action, his dialogue modulation lacks clarity because of his old age. The director feels that dubbing may be required for him at the end.

Renu says she didn't marry Pawan Kalyan!

The bigamy case involving Power Star Pawan Kalyan has taken an interesting turn, with actress Renu Desai announcing that he was not her husband.

Interestingly, Renu did not make any public statement to this effect, but indicated it while replying to the legal notice sent by K Nandini, wife of Pavan Kalyan. And what is more interesting is that Renu sent her reply to Nandini one and a half months ago, based on which Nandini filed a suit in the court. She claimed that she was not part of feud between Pawan Kalyan and Nandini. In the reply Renu gave her address at Nikas Skies, Banner Road, Pune. Renu also warned that she would take a legal recourse if bad propaganda was launched against her.

Obviously Renu gave this reply under pressure from Pawan Kalyan. Though their marriage has not been legalised, Renu and Pawan have a son and therefore, her announcement that Pawan Kalyan was not her husband has created a sensation in the movie field.

Now, the police are set to unravel the mystery. But being a popular film star, Pawan Kalyan can easily get away in the case, police sources said.

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.

Telugu Film News 03-07-2007 Latest

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

Telugu Film News 03-07-2007

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