NRIs Trapped Chandrababu For 'That'

Chandrababu Naidu was given bigger attention in his recent visit to USA by American-Telugus. The reason is that about 15-17 candidates are looking for TDP MLA Seats in next elections of 2009. We have to see how many will get tickets with this curry favor to Chandrababu Naidu. A strong rumor is circling that mails are hitting NTR Bhavan stating not to consider certain NRIs for MLA ticket or Party Membership due to their bad background. Thus the black sheep also started among BABUS in this MLA ticket hunt. On the other hand the TDP organized the NRI BABU SHOW very well and the team's organizational skills are highly acclaimed everywhere. They are very good at pooling funds and mobilizing people.

Two Banners Fight For 'Allare Allari'

The plight of Allare Allari was miserable ever since the completion of shooting part. The problems ignited due to Basheed, the producer, say many. The issue resulted in the longstanding delay in release of this film. Here is a public notice issued by the Convener, Telugu Film Producers Council.

"With the help of Producers' Council the issue of 'Allare Allari' starring Venu, Allari Naresh, Parvati Melton and Mallika Kapoor is settled between Lakshmi Ganapathi Films and Bajju Arts Productions. There were some conditions laid by the council. As a part of those conditions, the business deals can be dealt only with Bajju Arts Productions. But the transactions should take place only at Producers' council by taking the receipt for each Rupee used in transaction. The distributors those don't follow this rule will not have any rights of distribution. This is the second notice issued by Convener, Telugu Film Producers Council".

When will this film release? Just wait and see.

Reel Talk: Ramya Krishna Rocking the Senses!

Ramya Krishna is now increasing the enthusiasm of TV viewers. Her new Show on Gemini TV turned the heads of many. She anchored the game show with Nagarjuna with all necessary interest boosters. The talk has been widely spread about that program and people are now waiting the next episode of the same with all eagerness.

Ramya Krishna is looking gorgeous as usual and her star image is clearly useful for small screen. Earlier she anchored a gold show and now came up with an innovative game show with celebrities every week. The ERP Rating of the channel will definitely increase with this show, say the channel sources.

So like Sekhar Suman, Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan on National TV channels, now we have Ramya Krishna as local player attracting the huge crowds among couch potatoes.

Hyd Gossip : Luring 'Eenadu', 'AJ' and 'Vaarta' Journalists

'Saakhsi' is the News Paper that's going to start in the captaincy of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. He hired Sajjala Rama Krishna Reddy, who worked in Udayam long back and gave him the mantle of Chief Editorship. He has also given him complete freedom in hiring the people to work with him. The first step, Mr Sajjala took was pulling out AVL Narasimha Rao from Vaartha for marketing. He offered double the salary and extra perks to Mr AVL to accomplish that.

It is said that Mr Sajjala streamlined the people from Eenadu, AJ and Vaartha to rope into 'Saakshi'. Grapevine says that many key people in these News Papers would drain out to 'Saakshi' bagging whopping salaries and perks. Sources say that YS Jagan Mohan Reddy advised Mr Sajjala to pull out all key people from those News Papers 'at any cost'. So the process started now. It is said that analytical and statistical News Providers those have the mettle are being offered huge pay pack of Rs. 1 to Rs 1.25 lakh per month. Journalists with innovative and convincing writing abilities, possessed with knowledge in Telugu language and literature are also being offered somewhere between Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh per month. We have to see how many will be loyal to Ramoji Rao or the owners of other two magazines.

Chiranjeevi's Kannada to Trap Bangaloreans!

Chiranjeevi speaks Kannada. He says, "Start Madthini. Kelthiya?" This is a line in the song of Shankardada Zindabad. This comes in 'Jagadeka Veeruniki…' number. The line means 'I'll start. Will you listen?" That's a situational line in the song.

This is to enthuse the Kannada film audiences those watch Chiranjeevi's films on par with Telugu fans. The following is observed in big way in Bangalore. So it's a line to lure them. Even in 'Shankardada MBBS' the song 'Da Da Da Da… has a few lines of other language although they weren't shot n Chiranjeevi then.

To share a trivial nostalgia at this moment, long back, the film 'Jagadekaveerudu Athiloka Sundari' also shown Chiranjeevi saying Kannada line 'Namma Hesare Raju..' in a song.

Screen Talk: Shriya Decided To Put On Weight!

Shriya's dreams weren't synchronized with the reality. She thought the film 'Sivaji' would bring her unending fame in TN and AP. But things are other way round now. There is a practice in Tamil Nadu that the film lovers call Rajni as 'Anna'. That's there in AP also with respect to Sr NTR or Chiranjeevi. But stepping ahead, the Tamil film lovers call Rajni's heroines as 'vadina'.

Now the new vadina, Shriya is not with satisfied looks beside Rajni as per majority of Tamilians. They said that she has no oomph factor or Tamilsezhvi (traditional Tamil look) appearance to tune with Rajni Kanth's chemistry. This is disturbing her now. Of late she discovered that the success on Tamil screen would come with little heaviness in body. So she decided to shun her slim and sleek look and planning to add weight to that.

That's certainly a good decision but still it stands as 'trial and error method'. Don't worry Shriya! Just give a trial.

Karishma Kotak-See The Difference

Just see the difference. It's Karishma Kotak's freshly taken photograph. The snap in the inset is her old photograph. She has put on weight now and looking in tune with the chemistry of Mega Star Chiranjeevi.

If her performance also croons in synchrony then she may bag few more offers beside big stars.

If she is marked only for looks but not any performance then this will be her first and last film in Telugu. Let us wish all the best for her.

Photo Feature: Kamal and Gowtami Sharing Looks

Kollywood says high about the affair of Kamal Hasan and Gowtami. Both of them share good time all the while and now Gowtami is staying with Kamal. He also celebrated her birthday grandly recently. This is the public presence of this duo when the camera was clicked. Both are sharing hot and affectionate looks.

Bipasha's Breast Makes National News

Almost all the TV channels started discussing about Bipasha Basu's breast upliftment. While a National channel discussed about it couple of days back, a local Telugu channel also did the same in its entertainment news.

It seems that Bipasha Basu underwent silicon transplantation some years ago and didn't pay the dues to the cosmetologist Dr Gupta. He started the propaganda that Bipasha's beauty is not original but artificially carved by him. This news took its place in Mumbai tabloid and appeared in a few National channels.

Silicon transplantation is so common that many Bollywood heroines had underwent before and still undergoing now. The latest among the list is Rakhi Sawanth as she said that in an interview.

What Is This 'Okka', 'Okka', 'Okka'?!

Telugu cinema has its uniqueness in confusing the people with same sort of title every time. The sentiment of 'Okka' started little while ago as majority of the films with that sound worked well at box office leaving exceptions. Just observe the following titles.

Oke Okkadu
Okkadu
Okkadunnadu
Oka Vichitram
Oka Oorilo
Okka Magadu
Atanokkadey
Vamsaanikokkadu

Now adding another feather to it the title 'Okkadochchesaadu' is coming into news. That's the title given by Kalyan Ram to his future venture on NTR Arts banner with Harshavardhan as debutant director. Kalyan Ram has the credit of introducing Surender Reddy as director with the film 'Atanokkadey' a few years back. The film turned a hit and Surender has been bagging bigger offers. Now he is introducing Harshavardhan with his subsequent venture on his banner. Other titles about this film are yet to be revealed.

So, we have another 'Okka' title in Telugu filmography.

Hyd Buzz: Winning Dubai Trip With Sexy Dames

Beautiful girls are seen not on silver screen but in pubs and discotheques, say the college students in Hyderabad. They are seen in big number in places like Touch, Ahala and Liquids. The music lovers dabbling in Karaoke are drowning deep in musical whirlpool and participating in bi-weekly Karaoke contest as well. The contest held at 10 Down Street witnessed 15 enthusiastic participants. The winner will be getting a free trip to Dubai and a Nokia black berry mobile. It's really a contest amidst beautiful girls. Hyderabad is going western that way.

The first part of the bi-weekly Karaoke contest held at 10Downing Street on Thursday witnessed 15 spirited participants.

‘So what if he didn’t give it a try at the Indian Idol level? My friend is indeed serious about winning this contest,’ said Waseem, an engineer student, as his classmate Rajbeer belted out Hotel California and became one of the strong contenders to win the contest limited to English numbers.

Shah Rukh Khan

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president K Keshava Rao has nothing to do with the street brawl between the families of Chief Minister YS Rajashekar Reddy and former CLP leader P Janardhan Reddy. But he is in deep trouble. As the president of the ruling party in the State, he has to ensure that there's no trouble for the party because of the actions of some leaders. AICC president Sonia Gandhi has reportedly sought a report on the street fighting between YSR's brother YS Ravindranath Reddy and his son YS Sumadhur Reddy and PJR's son P Vishnuvardhan Reddy and his followers.

Sonia Gandhi believes that the street fight has brought ill repute to the Congress and lowered the image of the party in the eyes of the public. Keshava Rao is busy preparing a report. To ensure that there's no further trouble between the two families, Keshava Rao has in fact offered to broker peace.

This is the first time that the families of Congress top leaders have fought on the street like rowdies. The police too behaved in a partisan manner siding with the chief minister's family.

Keshava Rao has to include all these in the report to the AICC leadership. The job before him is tricklish.

So he wants to broker peace and tone down the incident in the report. Poor Keshava Rao has now a Herculean task ahead of him. He must have realised that heading the ruling party is not an easy job, more so when not only party leaders are at loggerheads but their families too.

Impression: Old But Still Active

Nagesh is the comedian from Tamilnadu who acted in many Telugu films as well. He is known for his own dubbing even in Telugu. He is 80 plus now but still active at heart and body. He keeps on smiling and makes others also smile. When asked about the secret of his health he said, "Smile".

He added, "Smiling makes the mind pleasant. Laughing gives exercise to body. Perceiving things in humor will add health to it".

Well, that's more than a philosophy of happy living with healthy mind and body. It's the entire attitude that should be developed. It comes only by practice.

Net attitude: SRK has two e-mail IDs

Shah Rukh Khan is extremely internet savvy and carries his laptop wherever he goes.

But a birdie near his Bandra abode tells us that SRK has two e-mail IDs — one is an old Hotmail account that he uses for professional reasons, while the other is a Mac account purely for personal contacts.

Apparently, SRK is very protective about this ID and only gives it out to friends and close acquaintances.

So where does that leave his zillions of fans?

Sorry dahlings, but you’ll just have to make do with his personal website!

The numbers game the Hyderabad police play

It is quite clear that the Hyderabad city police has acted in a partisan manner. The open street brawl between the family members of chief minister YS Rajasekhar Reddy and former CLP leader P Janardhan Reddy has lowered the prestige of not only the Congress but also the Hyderabad city police.

Police are known to act in partisan manner. It is universally acknowledged truth. But they do it in a secretive manner so that people do not lose faith in them.

However, in this case they took sides with the chief minister's family. Both the family members filed cases against each other.

But the police had acted only on the complaint filed by the chief minister's family. There was no action on the case filed by PJR's family.

And pray tell what is the reason the police are coming out with to explain their strange partisan attitude?

The city police say that YSR's kin filed the complaint at 4.30 pm while PJR's kin filed the complaint at 9.30 pm. The difference is full five hours.

Since the family of YSR has filed the complaint at 4.30 pm, they have acted on this complaint first.

What a logic, my dear khaki men? Even if we go by your logic, you have acted on the 4.30 pm complaint since it was filed first, you should have arrested YSR's family members too, five hours later. Since the time gap between the two complaints is five hours.

If you are sincere in your argument and defence, you should have arrested YSR's family five hours after the arrest of PJR's son and his son-in-law.

This is the new numbers game the Hyderabad police wants to play. And whom are they fooling?

Star Night by TASC

Peacock Indian Cafe & Navodaya bags Yamadonga

PEACOCK INDIAN CAFE & Navodaya Movies bags Yamadonga USA rights

Producer Cherry' Weekend Distributors is releasing NTR's latest film Yamadonga in association with PEACOCK INDIAN CAFE & Navodaya Movies.

Yamadonga is a socio-fantasy entertainer that is going prestigious for various aspects.

Yamadonga comes from the combination that delivered super hits like Student No.1 and Simhadri. SS Ramamouli directed the film and MM Keeravani scored music. Mohan Babu played the role of Lord Yama.

Many highlights are noticed in the film those have been boosting up the interest of people. Here are a few pointed so far.

1.NTR Singing 'Olammee Tikkaregindaa..' in his own voice.
2.Mohan Babu as Yama who acts as parallel hero in the film.
3.Sr NTR's performance in the form of graphics.
4.Biggest ever indoor set so far in whole of Asia and also the costliest individual set is erected for Yamadonga.
5.Rajamouli, who hasn't seen any failure till now is making the film.
6.NTR's look with long hair and slim silhouette.
7.Mamata Mohan Das and Priyamani are acting in this film along with 5 more heroines.

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Chandrababu: NRIs will vote for me

Mr Naidu who returned from his 13-day foreign tour addressed a press conference here at NTR Trust Bhavan.

N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said it is only a matter of time before Non-Resident Indians, particularly Telugus in the U.S., overtake Jews in all spheres of life, be it educational, social or political.

Speaking to reporters here on Monday on return from his tour of the United States of America, Canada and the United Kingdom, he said during his meetings with Indians and Telugus in 10 cities, he found astonishing levels of competence in their respective areas of work.

They have shown the world that hard work will pay, Mr. Naidu said, recalling that over the decades, it was the Jewish population that had proved their mettle.

Now, Indians and Telugus are strong, education-wise and on the socio-economic front and the only sector left to prove their leadership is politics, he said.

Naidu said all non-resident Telugus would vote for his party if they were given a chance. Describing his tour to the US, Canada and England as "most fruitful", Mr Naidu said the recently floated NRI-TD would work as a link between the NRIs and the party.

Denying reports that he had visited the US for fund rising, Mr Naidu said that he had toured extensively to create awareness on the Telugu language and culture.

Box Office: 'Sivaji' Trailing Down- 'Lakshyam' On Top

1. Lakshyam:

The film is on top of the list this week as the openings are big. The mass masala concept with sentiment is attracting the masses. The presence of Jagpathi Babu along with Gopichand in the film and the family touch given in publicity gave an impression that it is a family entertainer. Both the masses and class audiences have watched this film in the first 3 days in full. Its real trend will be observed this week.

2. Sivaji:
The film is slowing down in collections when compared to previous weeks. Now the film lovers got immune to the hype and artificial pep given by publicity for this film. Now they are relying only on mouth publicity. Majority views are below the expectations. Hence the chances are meager to pick up the collections. This film sits in 2 nd position in box office list of this week.

3. Dubai Seenu:
The film is making considerably good collections for the mouth publicity it bagged. The comedy elements by MS Narayana pushed the film towards success. The typical character called Salman Raju made the film hilarious in last 30 minutes. The film sits in third position in the box office list of this week.

4. Satyabhama:
The film attracted the audiences by the presence of 'Missamma' pair. But the audiences found that they have come for the wrong film. The slow narration and uninteresting screenplay killed the film totally. The first two days 'openings are only because of Bhoomika factor but nothing else. The collections are doubtful for this film in second week. It is now in 4 th place in the list and in trailing position.

5. AMAV:
The film is still making collections as there is no other family entertainer in theatres. As all the films have proved to be mass flicks mixed with comedy, the only family entertainer with big stars like Venkatesh and Trisha is 'Adavari Matalaku Arthaley Veruley'. Hence it is in 5 th position in the list.

Screen Talk: Bebo stuns in slim look!

Kareena Kapoor has shed a lot of flab and is looking very gorgeous these days. "It took me six months to reach this level. I followed a strict exercise routine with a strict diet. It has taken sheer hard work and will power to slim down to this extent," Kareena says. For the actress, food is one of her biggest weaknesses. "I am a Kapoor. And the Kapoors are known for their fondness for food. But I have resisted all temptations that would add fat to my body."

The other reason to lose weight was also the film Tashan that has her with Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar. "The character that I play in the film needs me to be slim and attractive. But honestly I feel so much better and lighter," she adds.

TANA Highlights: Good, Bad and Ugly

The celebrations of TANA have completed successfully with the participation of many from Telugu community in Washington DC. Here are a few highlights of the event in nut shell.

1. Banquet party was huge success. But food arrangements disappointed many.
2. Entire TANA festival chanted Nandamuri and TDP mantra.
3. Balakrishna gave excellent performance as Srikrishna Deva Raya and Yamadharmaraju. But he disappointed with his speech as many couldn't able to understand.
4. Prabha gave excellent performance on stage.
5. Sunil gave extraordinarily entertaining performance.
6. M S Ramaiah's speech attracted many youngsters.
7. The ironic and funny side of TANA is Youth Program. The hosts conducting that spoke only in English while NBK promoting the flavor of speaking in TELUGU.
8. Total number of visitors around 8000-9000. The organizers are claiming 12000, but the actual figure is only around 8000. Some one on stage even claimed 16000.
9. Clinton keynote address at the conference opening.
10. Worst sound system. Many couldn't able to undetstand speeches.

Telugu News 10-07-07

Jagan enters scene in PJR row

The clashes between the family members of Khairatabad MLA P Janardhan Reddy and Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhar Reddy took an interesting twist with the entry of the Chief Minister's son Y S Jaganmohan Reddy.

Jagan, who operates from Bangalore, was the first person to know about the clashes and the injuries caused to his uncle Y S Ravindra Reddy. He became furious and reportedly asked his supporters in Hyderabad to consolidate all the party ranks against PJR. Within a couple of hours, Jagan Yuva Sena activists plunged into the scene, ransacked the houses of PJR supporters, organised rallies against him and burnt his effigies.

Simultaneously, Jagan is learnt to have organised the young leaders of the Congress in Hyderabad to work out plans to cut down the image and influence of PJR in the city, so that the party would not suffer any major losses even if PJR is expelled from the party. Home Minister K Jana Reddy's son K Raghuveer Reddy, Mines Minister Sabita Indra Reddy's son Karthik Reddy and BC Welfare Minister Mukesh Goud's son Vikram have pledged their support to Jagan. Above all, PCC general secretary Danam Nagender, who is nursing a grouse against PJR for obstructing his entry into the Legislative Council, has found it a right opportunity to run down PJR and assured Jagan that he would decimate the MLA, given a free hand. No other MLA from Telangana, too, has dared to come to the support of PJR, fearing reprisal from Jagan and YSR.

So, it is bad time for PJR!

Behind The Scene: YSR clips Bhanu's wings!

Looks like the honeymoon of Special secretary in the Chief Minister's peshi M G V K Bhanu with Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhar Reddy has come to an end.

Bhanu, son-in-law of former Union Minister P V Rangaiah Naidu and an Assam-cadre IAS officer, entered the Chief Minister's peshi, thanks to the recommendation from Chief Minister's friend and advisor K V P Ramachandra Rao. Hitherto, Bhanu had been enjoying enormous powers, playing instrumental role in the execution of irrigation projects and befriending the contractors. His cousin K V Rao (another son-in-law of Rangaiah Naidu) also played a key role in the government as Principal Secretary, Infrastructure and Investment department.

However, of late, the Chief Minister has understood the dubious credentials of these two IAS officers, who minted money using their clout. So, he started cutting them to size. While K V Rao sought voluntary retirement from service to join Nagarjuna Constructions Company, Bhanu is waiting for a right opportunity. The Chief Minister ordered that Bhanu was stripped of two important subjects -- ports and airports, which would now be transferred to Principal Secretary Jannat Hussain. Gradually, he is likely to be sent back to his Assam cadre, sources in the CMO say.

Fact Sheet: PJR-YSR tussle takes T-turn

The feud between Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhar Reddy's family members and that of Khairatabad MLA P Janardhan Reddy has taken Telangana turn, what with the pro-Telangana forces stepping into the scene and making it more complicated.

A large number of Telangana activists, employees, students and Telangana Rashtra Samithi leaders called on PJR on Monday and expressed their solidarity with him. Even TRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao, who had little regard for PJR, came to the police station personally to support PJR. These leaders have smeared the Telangana colour to the family feud, saying PJR is being targetted by YSR, only because the latter has been raising GO 610 and other the issue concerning Telangana and that it clearly showed the utter contempt towards Telangana leaders.

The visit of so-many Telangana leaders to the police station in support of PJR raised many an eyebrow and triggered speculations over the future course of action he might take. It is evident that the TRS leaders are planning to elicit support of PJR in the forthcoming Greater Hyderabad elections and his open confrontation with the Chief Minister has come at a right time. Phew, what a political game!

Spy Report: KK proposes, YSR disposes!

Pradesh Congress Committee president K Kesava Rao has found himself in a tricky situation, following the unwarranted confrontation between Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhar Reddy and Khairatabad MLA P Janardhan Reddy.

Kesava Rao has been a close friend of PJR and many a time, he came to the latter's rescue when the Chief Minister was contemplating action against him on several issues like Pothireddypadu. In fact, there were allegations in the past that Kesava Rao himself was behind the dissidence stand of Hyderabad Brothers – PJR and Marri Shashidhar Reddy, but whenever such a suspicion arose, Kesava Rao displayed his loyalty towards YSR.

This time, too, the PCC president tried to intervene and pacify both the YSR and PJR camps. He had a telephonic talk with PJR in the afternoon and forced him to agree for a compromise with the Chief Minister. However, he could not convince the Chief Minister for a compromise, as the latter was too firm on taking action against PJR.

Apparently, YSR was upset when his brother Y S Ravindra Reddy called him up and broke down over phone while narrating the incident. The Chief Minister immediately called up the top police officials to arrest PJR and take him to task. "I cannot spare this fellow (PJR) this time. He has crossed all his limits. I am confident I can convince the high command for a firm action against him," YSR reportedly told Kesava Rao.

Now, the PCC president is in a dilemma on what to do. He is planning to submit a neutral report to the Congress high command and wait for its direction.

PJR: Book YSR's relatives for murder attempt

Hyderabad(IANS): An Andhra Pradesh Congress leader refused to leave a police station here Monday, demanding that Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy's relatives be booked for attempt to murder, plunging the party in crisis.

MLA P. Janardhan Reddy was also protesting against the arrest of his family members. A court Monday morning sent his son P. Vishnuvardhan Reddy and son-in-law Santosh Reddy to judicial custody for allegedly assaulting the chief minister's brother Y.S. Ravindernath Reddy and nephew Y.S. Sumadhar Reddy Sunday night.

Vishnuvardhan and Santosh, booked for attempt to murder and on four other charges including rioting and criminal intimidation, were produced before a city magistrate and sent to jail till July 20.

Vishnuvardhan, who is also a youth Congress leader, and Santosh were taken to the Chanchalguda Central Jail even as Janardhan Reddy continued his protest at the Jubilee Hills police station.

PJR, as Janardhan Reddy is popularly known, was brought to the police station Sunday night after the clash between his son and the chief minister's kin triggered tension in the area.

All efforts by police officials to persuade him to leave the place have failed. He is insisting that the chief minister's relatives be arrested and for attempt to murder.

On a complaint by PJR's wife, the police have filed cases against the chief minister's brother and nephew but not for attempt to murder. Police have not yet arrested the duo.

While PJR's supporters were prevented by the police from going towards the police station and some of them were even arrested, dissident leaders of the Congress, leaders of other parties, especially those fighting for separate statehood for the Telangana region, have been pouring in to meet him.

The rivalry between Rajasekhara Reddy, who is in the Maldives celebrating his 58th birthday, and PJR took an ugly turn Sunday night as the family members of the two politicians clashed publicly over a petty issue.

The trouble started on a narrow road in the MLA Quarters in the posh Jubilee Hills neighbourhood when the chief minister's brother and nephew, who were returning home in a car, found another car blocking their way.

The car belonged to PJR's son, who was attending a function at his sister's house in the same area. The chief minister's brother Ravindernath blew the horn and that led to an argument between the two sides.

Ravindernath and his son alleged that they were beaten up by PJR's son and son-in-law. Soon PJR and other members of the two families reached there and the two groups nearly came to blows.

Police rushed to the scene and took PJR and his family members to the police station.

While Ravindernath and his son claimed that PJR's son and son-in-law assaulted them, PJR's wife Sulochanamma has lodged a complaint with the police saying that the chief minister's brother and nephew began the fight by abusing them and alleged that they beat her son and son-in-law.

The supporters of Janardhan Reddy also damaged four buses late Sunday.

Janardhan Reddy, who led the Congress party in the state assembly when it was in opposition from 1994 to 1999, is a bitter critic of the chief minister.

PJR, who represents Khairatabad assembly constituency in Hyderabad, has been criticising the style of functioning of the chief minister and opposed certain decisions of the government.

Muhurat - Ghosha

Narasimha Nandi is directing a film based on Gurajada Appa Rao’s literary work Ghosha. This film was launched at a function held in Nanakram Guda studios. Harsha Vardhan Chowdary sounded the clapboard. Magam Pulla Rao switched on the camera. B Gopal performed pooja.

Speaking on the occasion actor Baladitya said, “The story takes place in 1940s. Hence the sets, costumes and locations will be different. This film says that humanity is the real religion. I am doing the role of a harijan. The film is about the conflict I have with a traditional Brahmin.”

Debutant director Narasimha Nandi said, “I worked with B Gopal for many films. Respect is more important a human being than five elements. I hope that the audience will accept this different subject.”

Sakesh Sairam composes music. Regular shooting will start from 20th of this month in Rajahmundry. It will be completed in single schedule. Juvvisetty Sree Raghavamma and Nandireddy Narasimha Reddy produce this film on Lakshmi Narasimha Cinema banner.

Telugu Film News 09-07-2007

Yama Donga audio releases on July 14th

NTR and director SS Rajamouli's most-anticipated film "Yama Donga" will have its music launch on July 14th. Vel Records, which is owned by Keeravani's wife Sri Valli, is releasing the audio albums. The unique of this album is that that it carries Yamadonga postcards and other memorabilia.

A big party is planning to be held on that day. Yama Donga is produced by Cherry and Urmila Gunnam and has music by Keeravani.

Lakshyam gets good openings

Gopichand and Anushka starrer "Lakshyam" has taken a flying start. The film was released on Thursday, July 5th . The initial reports are encouraging. On the other hand, on Friday, Bhumika and Shivaji starrer "Satyabhama" too released and it got good response. So Tollywood is smiling again this season.

Prabhas film release on 4 Jan

The tentative release date for Prabhas’s next film in the direction of Puri Jagan is fixed at 4 January 2008. This film will be produced by KS Rama Rao. Puri Jagan will complete the shooting part of his current film Chiruta by next month and this film is expected to go floors in August. Media speculated that Shadow is the title of this film as Creative Commercial registered this title recently. But producer KS Rama Rao denied that Shadow is not the title of the film and that title was registered by him on behalf of somebody else.

MS Raju’s son in Vaana

After Varsham, its Vana!!!

MS Raju is contemplating on titling his next film as Vana. He is going to remake the Kannada blockbuster Mungara Malai in Telugu in association with SP Creations banner. This film is breaking records in Karnataka.It will begin shooting next month. MS Raju will be announcing the name of director very soon.

Raviteja-Trisha Film Muhurat

With Dubai Seenu is successfully running, Ravi Teja has begun working for new film. His new film was launched on Monday (July 9th) at Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad. V V Vinyak is the director while new producer B Kasi Viswanatham is making it. Hero Ravi Teja attended the muhurat shot while Trisha could not come to the function. Union Minister Dasari Narayana rao sounded the clapboard while former Minister Yanamala switched on the camera. Director S S Raja Mouli did the first shot direction.

Vinayak
“This is an action film with romantic angle. Vijayawada is the backdrop for the film. I have always liked Ravi Teja’s style of carefree acting. His recklessness best suits my style of intense action style. Our combination is new but I am sure it will work out for good for both of us. Trisha is playing a cute role in the film. Kasi Vishwanatham is my close friend. I am glad that he is producing this film. It is also nice to have Danayya’s hand in it. Regular shoot would begin from July 15th,” Vinayak informed.

Ravi Teja
Ravi Teja spoke briefly. “I am playing a care-free youth settled in Vijayawada. It is good romantic action entertainer. I like Vinyak brand of mass movies.”

Producer Kasi Vishwnatham
“We are planning a song in Phuket Island. Rest of the shooting will be in Hyderabad and Vijayawada.”

Cast: Raviteja, Trisha, Shayaji Shinde, Pradeep Rawaat, Chandramohan, Brahmanandam, Venumadhav, Sunil, Chitram Srinu, Uttej, Sudha, Sana.

Crew: Story & Dailogues: Siva Akula; Camera: Chota K. Naidu; Editor: Goutham Raju; Art: A.S. Prakash; Fights: Ram-Lakshman; Costumes: Ramesh; Chief C0-Dir.: Tota Ramakrishna; Co-Dir.: P.R. Koppineedi; Stills: Sai Maganti; Pro.Controllers: GGK Raju, Venkat; PRO: B.A. Raju; Pro.Exe.: Battula Nageswara Rao; Pro. Managers: Ravi Saibaba; Presented By: DVV Danayya; Music: Ramana Gogula; Producer: B. Kasi Viswanatham; Presented by: DVV Danayya; Banner: Lakshmi Narasimha Visuals; Screenplay & Direction: V.V. Vinayak

Cong worker drags Sivaji to court, demands 50 cr

Tamil actor Rajinikanth’s latest flick Sivaji may have won over millions of fans in India and abroad but the film does not seem to have gone down too well with Congress Party.

On Monday, a Congress worker, protesting a scene from the film, filed a petition demanding the movie be banned in India and overseas.

The petition highlights a scene in Sivaji that shows photographs of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh lying on the villain's office table.

The petitioner has claimed such a scene sheds bad light on the Congress Party and demanded a compensation of Rs 50 crore for the damage done.

The petition also seeks a response from the State Information Minister Parithi Ilamvazhuthi, the Censor Board, Rajinikanth, AVM, Director of the movie Shankar and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu.

Reportedly shot for Rs 80 crore, Sivaji was released across the country on June 15. The film is about the protagonist's fight against black money in society, which Rajnikanth does in his own trademark style with a combination of punchy dialogue, comedy, romance, songs and colourful costumes.

The film has been a superhit not just in South India, but a large number of North Indians and locals, many of whom were drawn to the theatres simply because of the tremendous hype around the film in recent weeks.