Telugu Film News 8th Jan 2008

Director Shoban died of heart attack

Director Shoban is no more. He passed away today due to acute cardiac arrest. While he was narrating a story for his forthcoming film at his residence in Madhapur in Hyderabad, he fell with heart attack. Bhumika and her husband immediately rushed him to the Image hospital but he was dead by then. Shoban directed Mahesh Babu's "Bobby", "Varsham" and "Chanti – The Hero". He also worked with Ram Gopal Varma and Krishnavamsi. He penned dialogues for "Sindhuram" and "Murari". He was survived by wife and two children.

Sankranthi releases spaced out

This Sankranthi is witnessing the release of four Telugu films. However, these four films are spaced out in such a way that there is no clash of release dates. Okka Magaadu, Krishna, Pourudu and Vaana are going to release on 11, 12, 13 and 15 respectively. The first three films are mass films where are Vaana is a young love story. The first three films are straight films where as Vaana is a remake.

Brahmanandam sanmanam spree

It has become a mandatory and an unwritten guideline for all filmmaker to the felicitate Brahmanandam whenever they are going to face to the media. All the Telugu film production companies in which Brahmanandam is currently acting are going to felicitate Brahmanandam whenever they hold a press meet. The unit of Premabhishekam and Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna have already felicitated Brahmanandam. MAA team felicitated Brahmanandam when they met to release MAA diary recently. The AP Film Critics Association is also planning to felicitate Brahmanandam tomorrow.

Pawan Kalyan to leave for Bangkok

Pawan Kalyan's "Jalsa" is in the last leg of production with its balance part of the shooting is being done in Shankarapalli village in Hyderabad. Director Trivikram Srinivas is planning to picturise one song in Bangkok. So the unit might leave for the city this month end.

Ravi Teja is ready to shoot for next film

Ravi Teja's "Krishna" is hitting the marquee on January 12th on the occasion of Sankranthi. Director Vinayak who burnt hands last Sankranthi said he made this film in his style. After this release, Ravi Teja will begin for his next film that is to be produced by D Suresh Babu on Suresh Productions banner. The film begins its regular shooting on January 16. Uday Shankar who gave blockbuster "Kalisundam Raa.." is the creator behind this new film.

Anasuya sets new record in satellite rights

Thrillers are setting new records in Tollywood. Charmee's "Mantra" is a big blockbuster. Bhumika's "Anasuya" too is not lagging far behind. "Anasuya" created sensation in the sales of satellite rights. Buzz is that the film was sold for Rs 1.25 Crores which is an unheard figure for a low-budgeted movie that has no salable male star.

Srikanth's Nagaram to release in February

Manisha Koirala is joining the shoot of Srikanth starrer "Nagaram". She is turning as item bomb with this movie although she did special songs in Bollywood earlier. Manisha was paid a bomb for this film by the producers. The shooting begins next week. Director Srinivas informed the media that "Nagaram" gives unique experience to the viewers as Srikanth and Jagapathi Babu are coming together in different roles in the movie. Srikanth does an out and out mass character. Newcomer Kaveri Jha provides enough glamour. Producer told that they are planning to release it in February. Only few songs are in balance and the rest of the picturisation has been completed, he said.

Rajnikanth sings two films at a time

Tamil superstar Rajnikanth officially announced that he would be doing another film for director Shivaji. Rajnikanth signed on Shankar's dream project "Robot" and an official statement was released on Monday in this regard by the producers in Chennai. Shankar plans to make the film simultaneously in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and possibly English. AR Rahman will be providing the music and it is reported that the budget is about Rs 120 Crores. Shankar plans to start its shooting in August 2008. So before that Rajnikanth wants to do another small film which is to be produced by "Chandramukhi" fame Vasu.

Telugu Film News 27th Dec 2007

Teja’s Keka

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

Tarun is director Bhaskar’s Romeo

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

Krishna Bagwan’s John Apparao on 31st Jan

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

Suhani celebrates birthday on sets

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

Trisha is Nagarjuna’s leading lady

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

Bala-Gunasekhar’s Sadhu launch in March

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

Raja turns distributor with Mister Medhavi

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

Telugu Film News Dec 23, 2007

Manisha item song in Nagaram

After a long gap, Manisha Koirala is back in Telugu films. She is doing an item song for Srikanth’s latest film Nagaram which is being produced by Kishore and Sri Mitra Chowdary. She is charging a bomb for this. Jagapati Babu does a guest role. This film is a remake of a hit Tamil flick. Kaveri Jha is paired up with Srikanth.

Happy Days Nikhil with ‘Sye’ Giri

Giri who produced films like Andhrawala, Naa Alludu and Sye in the past is making his comeback with a film that features Nikhil (Happy Days fame) as hero. Parasuram (Bujji) who worked with many projects under Puri Jagan and Bhaskar (Bommarillu) is wielding megaphone for the first time. The regular shooting will start in November 2008. The casting process is going on now.

2nd HIFF from 3 January

Second Hyderabad International Film Festival is going to start on 3 January 2008 and continue till 10 January. The festival will be held in the five screens of Prasads multiplex and Amaravathi theater (Lakadi ka pool). The delegate passes for all the films would be obtained by paying Rs. 500/-. These passes can be obtained from the festival office in Saradhi Studios, Ameer pet. Dasari will act as festival chairman.

Telugu Film News Dec 19, 2007

Okka Magadu music on 21 December

Bala Krishna’s latest film Okka Magadu in the direction of YVS Chowdary will be launched at a public function held at Cyber Gardens (beside Shilpa Kala Vedika) on the night of 21 December. Shooting of the film is complete on 6 of December. Postproduction work is going on now. Mani Sharma composed seven songs. Anushka, Priyanka Kothari (Nisha Kothari) and Simran play female leads. Okka Magadu will release on 11 January 2008.

Swagatam shooting complete

Shooting of Jagapati Babu’s latest film Swagatam was completed yesterday. They shot a remix version of ‘Piya Tu Ab To Aaja’ on Jagapati Babu and Anushka at a set erected in the floor of Rama Krishna Horticulture studios. Dasarath (Santosham fame) directs this film. Anushka and Bhumika Chawla play female leads. RP Patnaik composes music and Aditya Ram produces this film.

Don and Anasuya this week

Nagarjuna’s much awaited film Don in the direction of Lawrence will be releasing on 20th of this month all over the world. Anushka plays female lead. Lawrence made his debut as music director with this film. Lawrence is also playing a vital role in this film. Ravi Babu’s suspense thriller ‘Anasuya’ will be releasing on 21 December. Bhumika Chawla plays female lead. Ankita and Nikhita play other important characters.

Mee Sreyobhilashi on 28 December

Mee Sreyobhilashi which is expected to release on 22 December is shifted to 28 December due to unavailability of theaters. CC Reddy is releasing the film throughout AP using Suresh Movie distributors. Rajendra Prasad plays the title role. Eeswar Reddy directed this film.

Telugu Film News Dec 17, 2007

Raja in Pinisetty’s next

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

Pawan Kalyan to reapeat Kushi magic with Surya

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

Ravi Teja-Anushka team up again

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

Tamil star in Vishnu’s next

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

2007 Telugu film awards on New Year’s Eve

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

Telugu Film News Dec 14, 2007

Vinayak to direct Chiru again

It’s almost official. Production giants Allu Arvind, Ashwini Dutt and KRR are joining hands to jointly producer megastar Chiranjeevi’s next film to be directed by V.V.Vinayak. The film, to be produced under the banner of United Movie Makers, will be a socio political drama unlike the actor’s previous film with Vinayak, Tagore. With rumors of Chiranjeevi’s inevitable entry into politics doing the rounds, this film will sure be a highly anticipated, must-watch flick of the coming year. The film will also be Chirnajeevi’s 149th film.

Balakrishna is Gunasekhar’s next

Word from the industry has it that Nandamuri Balakrishna will be starring in a magnum opus to be directed by Gunasekhar and to produced by a well known producer. Though no official announcements have been made to this effect, one would sure like to see if director Gunasekhar would pull off this coup of sorts.

Nagarjuna gives the nod for Sreenu Vytla

With his Lawrence directed Don ready to hit the screens on the 20th of this month, actor Nagarjuna has apparently moved onto his next project. It is being said that Nagarjuna has given the nod for director Sreenu Vytla’s next film that is being produced by Siva Prasad Reddy for the banner Sri Kamakshi Movies. Trisha is being considered as the female lead. The yet-to-be-titled venture is expected to start rolling in April next year.

Actor Brahmanandam enters Guinness Book

Veteran character actor and comedian Brahmanandam has been honored with a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for acting in the maximum number of films in a single language. Brahmanandam, with a career spanning over 20 years, has acted in 754 Telugu films to date. Speaking about the citation the beaming actor said “I got the confirmation news last night. I am absolutely thrilled and I have only the Telugu film audiences to thank for this.” Here’s wishing the versatile actor many more such glorious years.

Devi Sri turns actor with Jalsa?

Looks like effervescent music director Devi Sri Prasad is planning to make an inroad into the acting field as well. After etching out a well deserved name for himself in the music industry Devi Sri Prasad is going to come in front of the camera for a film. The music director cum singer recently completed shooting for the title track of actor Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming, Allu Arvind produced, Jalsa. The film is expected to see a 2008 summer release.

It is kurukure for Junaid

With rumors doing the rounds that debutante director Junaid’s film is a remake of the off beat surprise hit Hindi film Bheja Fry , the director himself clarified that the film is not Bheja Fry but is a story revolving around the lives of the characters played by Bhubaneswar and Duvvasi Mohan. The film, a RR Movie Makers production, has been titled as Kurukure. The film has story and dialogues by Ravi. C .Kumar and is being produced by Venkat.

Nagababu’s Shubham in January

Producer C.R.Mohan’s Nagababu starrer Shubham has completed its shooting and is presently in the post production stage. The film, a Mohan Shakti Creations production and directed by G.Siva Prasad Reddy, tells the story of how two families resolve their misunderstanding among them. The film also stars M.S Narayana, Utej and Venu Madhav. Ravi Kollikapudi provided the story while producer Mohan himself composed the music with lyrics by Bhaskar Bhatla. The music will be released by this month end, the film makers announced at a press meet held recently in the city. The film is being readied for a January release.

Telugu Film News Dec 13, 2007

M.L. Kumar Choudary launches son in Sukrudu

Film producer M.L. Kumar Choudary is launching his son in his upcoming film Sukrudu. The muhurat of this film, being directed by Paruchuri Murali (of ‘Peddababu’ fame), was held last week. The film is being produced by M.L.Kumar Choudary’s production house Sri Keerthi Creations.

Teja to launch M.S.Raju’s son in Nuvve Na Hero

Maverick film producer M.S.Raju is leaving no stone unturned to launch his son Sumanth Ashwin into filmdom. The youngster will make his debut under the direction of Teja. The film, titled as Nuvve Na Hero- andi o ammai, has M.S.Raju’s favorite Devi Sri Prasad composing the music and Venu (of NVNV fame) handling the camera. The film will be launched shortly.

Colors Swathi in director Indraganti’s Ashta Chamma

Award winning director Indraganti Mohan Krishna, has finally zeroed in on television anchor cum film actress Swathi (of Danger and AMAV fame) to play the lead role in his upcoming romantic comedy titled Ashta Chamma. The film, being produced by Ram Mohan Rao, will have a new actor playing the male lead opposite Swatmi. Kalyani Malik is providing the music for the film.

Dasari to be felicitated by Telugu Chalana Chitra Sangam on 16th

Film maker and MP Dasari Naranayana Rao will be felicitated with the ‘Darsakula Sangam Athmiya’ award at the silver jubilee function of the Telugu Chalana Chitra Sangam, to be held on the 16th of this month. Speaking about the event, Sangam director Sagar said “It is been 25 years since the AP Directors Association was established. As part of the silver jubilee celebrations we will be felicitating Dr Dasari Narayana Rao. Around 150 directors from the film fraternity are expected to grace the occasion. We kindly request all of them to make this event a success”. The felicitation we take place at the Ramanaidu Kalamandapam, Film Chambers, Film Nagar.

Kodandarami Reddy in EVV’s next film

Senior director Kodandarami Reddy always wanted to be an actor. But he left behind the scenes all through his career. As his son Vaibhav’s maiden film “Godava” is yielding good response, the senior director shows interest to grease the paint on his face and come in front of the camera. Industry news is that Kodandarami Reddy has got an offer from another director. EVV Satynarayana has offered him a great character in his next film. Although Kodanda has no plans of continuing acting career, he believes it is a good fun testing his acting skills.

Yogi to direct Venkatesh for producer Bujji

Yogi, long time associate of Ram Gopal Varma, got big break. The director who made “Oka Raju Oka Rani” earlier is making his second film after long time with hero Venkatesh. Nallamalupu Srinivas (Bujji) has given him the chance this time and this big project is all set to roll on from mid Janaury. Venkatesh and Bujji have delivered a big blockbuster – “Lakshmi” and their pairing again makes ripples in trade circles. Kona Venkat is providing the story, screenplay and dialogues for this film.

Chandamama 100 days celebrations on Dec 17th

Creative director Krishnavamsi is in party mood. After long time, he has got big success with “Chandamama” which is successfully completing 100 days run on December 14th. Marking this event, producer C Kalyan and Vijayanand are conducting 100 days gala in a big way on December 17th at Durgam Cheruvu in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Politicians and industry personalities are expected to attend in big way. Union Minister Dr Dasari Narayana Rao will be the chief guest at the ceremony.

Aditya Music is releasing MS Raju’s Vaana

Mega producer MS Raju is turning director with “Vaana” remaking a Kannada super hit titled “Mungaru Malai”. M S Raju introduces Vinay as hero in this film while Meera Chopra is the heroine. The film’s music is releasing through Aditya Music Company. From December 14th the audio cassettes will be available in the market. Kamalakar who scored for “Evadi Gola Vadide” and “Pranam” is doing music for “Vaana”.

Telugu Film News October 16, 2007

Telugu heroine Soumya enters into Tamil

Vizag based Telugu actress Soumya is flooded with interesting film offers. She got noticed in various films ("The Angrez", "Aa Roje) and Soumya has good line up of films that will ensure her to get a good foothold in the film industry. Sowmya has signed two Telugu films which are currently under progress. She has "Ninna Nedu Repu" and "Call Centre", a film by Kanmani in Telugu. She is also entering into Tamil films. In a Tamil film called "Tozha", the charming heroine acts as one of the lead roles.

Vishnu does dare devil action stunt

The success of "Dhee" brought Vishnu new level of confidence. For his new film, he does a risky dare devil action sequence without any dupe or assistance. This is said to be most dangerous stunt and he performed with such finesse that everyone left gaping with awe. This happened during the shooting of his current film being directed by P Vasu at Tirupathi. Fight master Stun Shiva has composed a terrific action scene and special airbeds have been imported for this scene.

Bhumika to continue acting after marriage

Bhumika is getting married to her long time boyfriend Bharat Thakur on October 25th at her residence in Mumbai. She has already been preparing for wedding. Even after marriage, she has no plans of discontinuing her acting career. Indeed, she wants to have a flourishing career like Bollywood heroines. Marriage is not a hindrance for career, she believes. Bhumika has many interesting films on her hand presently both in Telugu and in Hindi.

Jagapathi Babu in Venkat Akkineni's film

Nagarjuna's brother Venkat Akkineni is a popular producer. He made successful films like "Shiva" on Annapoorna Studios banner. Venkat Akkineni presently takes up direction and he is going to make this film for outside banner – "Gemini Film Circuits". Jagapathi Babu is the hero. From January, regular shooting will begin.

Telugu Film News October 15, 2007

Vishnu uses advance fight equipment

Vishnu is in Tirupati now to shoot for his current film in the direction of P Vasu. An action sequence is being canned on Vishnu and the fighters in college. Stun Siva is choreographing these action sequences. Vishnu is supposed to jump from 100 meters. These sequences are generally shot using ropes. But Vishnu has imported an equipment worth 20 lakhs for this purpose. These are called air beds. And it won’t hurt you even if you jump from 100 meters. However, Vishnu has done all the purchase without the knowledge of the producer Mohan Babu. Let’s see how Mohan Babu is going to react when they show budget to him.

Athidi in 712 theaters

‘Releasing worldwide in 712 theaters on 18th October ’ is the tagline for all the pre-publicity material of Mahesh Babu’s Athidi. This is going to be highest ever print and theater release. This film is hitting the screens on the eve of Vijaya Dasami. Amrita Rao plays female lead. Athanokkade fame Surender Reddy directs it. G Ramesh Babu produces it. UTV is releasing the film all over Andhra Pradesh.

Simran as Nagababu’s heroine

As per the sources of idlebrain.com, Simran is acting as heroine in Nagababu’s latest film Apadamokkulavadu. Posani Krishna Murali who delivered Operation Duryodhana with Srikanth as hero is directing this film. Shooting of this film is going on in and around Guntur. Simran is currently acting in Okka Magadu and John Appa Rao 40+.

Kalyani is Naga Babu’s is heroine

Kalyani is being paired up with Nagababu in the forthcoming Kodi Rama Krishna’s film. This film is going to be a cop story. Popular Guntur based politician Rayapati Sambasiva Rao is going to do a vital character in this film. Muhurat of this film will be held on 20 October.

Telugu Film News October 13, 2007

Siddardha to do producer Bujji's film

Hero Siddardha has signed another film in Telugu. M S Raju's "Aata" was his last released movie. Siddardha who is very selective in his choice of films is doing his next for producer Nallamalupu Srinivas who is popularly known as Bujji. A new director Kishore is handling the direction. He has assisted top director V V Vinayak for many films. The film will begins its regular shooting from January.

Harish and Rajiv Kanakala together

"Premkhaidi" fame Harish is doing another film after "Pellaindhi Kani". He is going to act in a new movie that also stars Rajiv Kanakala as one of the hero. Sadguru Sai Creations is producing it in the direction of V R Prashant. The regular shooting begins from October 22 nd.

Sri Ramachandrulu Films in song recording

Hindi super hit film "Bhagam Bhag" is being remade in Telugu under Sri Ramachandrulu Films banner. Shivaji , Kamlinee Mukharjee, Ravi Krishna and Brahmanandam are the lead characters. Its re-recording began on Friday. Tammareddy Bharadwaja graced as the chief guest for re-recording ceremony and he wished the team big success. I Srikanth who is directing the movie said it is comedy film and remake of the Priyadarshan's "Bhagam Bhag". Apoorva is playing opposite Brahmanandam.

Comedian AVS turns Fun Master

Comedian AVS has successfully completed 15 years in the Telugu film industry. The versatile actor, writer, journalist and anchor is celebrating this happy moment. On this occasion, Sangam Academy is honoring him with a gold medal and awarding him. "Fun Master" title will be bestowed on him.

Telugu Film News October 12, 2007

Athidhi to releases with 300 plus prints

Mahesh Babu is most popular young hero after the success of Pokiri. His much expected new film "Athidhi" is finally hitting the screens on October 18 th on the occasion of Dussera. "Athidhi" is final stages of postproduction. Bollywood Production house "UTV" is releasing the film with most number of prints. More than 300 prints are scheduled to dispatch worldwide. UTV will also release next three movies of Mahesh Babu. Industry sources it has made an agreement with Mahesh Babu for three films.

Hero NTR and Dil Raju team up

The success of "Yamadonga" made NTR smiling again. He needed this success desperately and the film becoming biggest hit in this year so far made him even more joyful. With this, he turns choosy in selection of films. After a careful listening and analysis of the script, he accepted a project for producer Dil Raju, according to sources. A newcomer Mahadev is to direct this. He is a disciple of S S Rajamouli. The film is going to be launched in January 2008.

Singer Tina to do more pop albums

Telugu pop singer Tina made news with her first album "Maya – The Charming Nari". It was her first Telugu pop album and then she made news further with her recent album at the time of Twenty20 World Cup. The album brought her national recognition and lot of praise and fame. Enjoying the success, Tina is planning more such albums for every sport to give encourage for our sportsmen. Olympics are next on her cards.

Mumaith Khan gets more roles as heroine

Mumaith Khan's new film will be beginning on Vijaya Dasami festival. She is going to play the lead heroine role in director Venky's new film. "Mangatayaru Tiffin Centre" is the title chosen for this and it is produced by K Paidi Babu who got good name as executive producer. Most of the shooting is set in Konaseema region and it revolves around a village.

Lakshmi Putrudu to release in November

R S Films's "Lakshmi Putrudu" has begun re-recording. Uday Kiran and Diya are acting as romantic pair in the film which is directed by new director Raj Kapoor. Polishetty Rambabu is the producer. "We have completed the shooting part and begun re-recording. Our music director D Imman is very popular music director in Tamil and scored many hits in Tamil. He has given great music for our film too and his rerecording will be a big asset," producer said. "We are planning to release it next month. Brahamanandam's role will be big highlight," he said.

Telugu Film News October 11, 2007

Navadeep donates his eyes

Today is ‘World Sight Day’ (10 October). Actor Navadeep today announced that he would be donating his eyes to LV Prasad Eye Institute on this eve. He made this statement at Prasad Imax today. It is nice to see that a budding actor like Navadeep is coming forward to do such an inspiring work.

Tina - the only singer

Tina got the attention of entire cricket fraternity because of her foresight and optimism. She is the only singer who prepared a cheerleading song wish T20 team success in the world cup. This song was aired in all leading sports channels during the play. And India won and all the cricketers and BCCI acknowledged the efforts of Tina. Incidentally Tina is a proper Telugu girl from Andhra Pradesh. She is also a good stage performer. She recently released her first Telugu album ‘Maya’.

RR Movie makers progress

Nitin is currently acting in a film that is being directed by Ravi C Kumar (of Samanyudu fame). This film features Mamata Mohan Das in the female lead. Shashank and Sindhu Tolani play vital roles. The regular shooting of this film was started on 3rd October. Chakri composes music and Venkat produces this film on RR Movie makers banner.

Vamsi Krishna in Call Center

Kanmani (of Naa Oopiri fame) is currently directing a film titled ‘Call Center’. This film deals with the life style of call centers employees. Vamsi Krishna (Happy Days fame) is doing the role of one of four heroes in this film. Katragadda Lokesh who produced Chinnodu in the direction of Kanmani in the past is directing this film. Anji handles camera and Sai Karthik composes music..

Telugu Film News October 10, 2007

Guna Sekhar to direct Venkatesh

Guna Sekhar is likely to direct Venkatesh next venture as per the sources of idlebrain.com. Bhogavally Prasad who produced Chatrapati in the past is likely to produce this film. If all goes well, the muhurat of this film will be held on 22nd of this month on the eve of Vijaya Dasami. Venky’s latest film Tulasi film is due for the release on 12 October.

Mahesh Babu to become RJ

Mahesh Babu is all set to don yet another exciting role of Radio Jockey. He is going to don this role for a few minutes when he visits Big 92.7 FM on the evening of 10 October. He will also distribute the prizes for a contest held on Athidi film on Big FM. Mahesh Babu’s Athidi is all set to hit the marquee on 18 of October.

KM Radhakrishnan Music for Tarun film

Music of Tarun’s next film in the direction of Vijaya Bhaskar will be scored by KM Radha Krishnan. Ileana plays female lead. Jagapati Babu does a special role. Bellamkonda Suresh presents this movie. Abburi Ravi pens dialogues. Sakhamuri Pandu Ranga Rao produces this film on Sri Lakshmi Devi Productions banner.

Telugu Film News October 09, 2007

Okka Magadu in Golkonda fort

A few ferocious action sequences are being shot in Golkonda Fort for Bala Krishna’s film Okka Magadu. Kanal Kannan is choreographing fights. Bala Krishna is doing a powerful role in this film. There are lots of expectations on this film because a passionate Nandamuri fan YVS Chowdary is directing Bala Krishna for the first time. Mani Sharma composes music.

Sunil with six pack body

Comedian turned hero Sunil is currently developing a six pack body for his next film as hero - Banthi. He sought the help of a fitness trainer to be there with him so that he could do rigorous workouts whenever time permits him. This Banthi film is said to be a comedy flick with action orientation. Sunil himself is said to have prepared the story. Surender Reddy who currently directed Athidi is going to direct this film.

Remo choreographs Prabhudeva

Nidhi Prasad has recently been to Mumbai to shoot a song on Prabhu Deva for his latest film. This film features Srikanth, Prabhu Deva and Charmme in the main leads. Popular singer Remo Fernandez choreographed for this song. Prabhu Deva is currently directing Hindi Pokiri, hence it is very convenient for him to shoot in Mumbai. More details about this film later.

Madhavan ready to do more Telugu films

Tamil hero Madhavan prefers to do Telugu films now. He informed a news channel that he has high respect for Telugu films and directors. Madhavan has just completed Ram Gopal Varma produced “Adhi Oka Idhile” in Telugu. “I am also offered another interesting project in Tollywood. We are under the finalization of it. I have always felt that one needs the command over the language when one does a film in that language. So I waited all these years to do straight Telugu film,” Madhavan said. He has also turned producer in Tamil and plans to make films in Tollywood too.

P Susheela gets Ramineni Purashkaram

Singer P Susheela will get Ramineni Purashkaram for year 2007 for her contribution towards Telugu film music. The prestigious Ramineni Purashkarams have been giving to distinguished personalities for last 9 years. The other award winners this year are – Dr Nerella Venumadhav, Professor Ramachandra Rao and Reddi Ragavaiah. The awards will be presented to them on special ceremony to be held at Satyasai Nigamam in Hyderabad on October 12th.

Mohan Babu to do film on Paritala Ravi

Telugu Desam party leader Late Paritala Ravi’s life is going to be filmed. According to reports, Paritala Ravi’s friend Mohan Babu will be essaying his role on screen. Currently talks are going on. A new producer will make this movie which is likely to be titled “Rayalaseema Sarkar”.

Allari Naresh, Sindhu Tolani in Visakha Express

Mark Well Entertainment’s film starting Allari Naresh and Rajeev Kanakala has been named as “Visakha Express”. The title was announced on Sunday. Hero NTR choosing the title is the main highlight. The makers informed that NTR suggested this after listening to the script. The film has been completed shooting and is directed by Mullapudi Vara. It is a thriller set in a train. Producer said that the film will get release in November.

Telugu Film News

Yamadonga function postponed

The proposed 50 days function of Yamadonga film is indefinitely postponed. The official reason stated is the incessant rains. But unofficially, it might be due to the fact that the function should be held after completing 100 days in grand way. Earlier it was planned to have 50 days function on 14 of October in Kasu Brahmananda Reddy stadium. NTR is expected dance in this function. The dialogues cassette of Yamadonga film is also expected to release on the same day.

Tulasi censoring on 8 October

Venkatesh’s 12 October release Tulasi is going for censoring on 8 October. Since it is a mass flick with child sentiment, the producer Suresh Babu is planning for an extensive prints release. Nayana Tara is doing female lead. Shriya did an item song. Venkatesh had a slight injury during shooting of this film in January. With AMAV becoming a success, there are huge expectations on this film. Devi Sri Prasad composed music. Boyapati Srinu is the director.

Naga Babu - Kodi combination film

Naga Babu seems to be getting busy as hero these day. Right now he is acting in ‘Apada Mokkula Vadu’ in Posani Krishna Murali direction. His next solo film will be directed by Kodi Rama Krishna. It will be the story of a powerful cop. Sangeeta and Mayuri (Asha Saini) are the names under consideration for female lead. This film’s muhurat will be held on 20 October.

Telugu Film News October 06, 2007

Happy Days satellite rights sold for 1.15 crores

Its raining money for Sekhar Kammula. After successfully selling Happy Days film for huge margins before the release, Sekhar Kammula made sure that it lives up to the expectations of the movie lovers. It is reliably learnt that the satellite rights of Happy Days film are sold to MAA TV for 1.15 crores.

Maisamma with 150 prints

The lady superstar position in Telugu film industry has been vacant since Vijaya Shanti left for politics. It seems to Mumaith Khan is all set to fill that shoes. With her appealing portrait of Maisamma role in ‘Evadaithe Nakenti’, Mumaith Khan attracted the attention of both the film industry and moviegoers. Now Bharat Parepally is directing a film titled ‘Maisamma IPS’ in which she plays the powerful role of an IPS officer. From vamp role to heroine-oriented projects, Mumaith Khan has surely made a huge progress. Director Bharat says that he will be releasing Maisamma film with over 150 prints in the month of November.

Pellaindi Kaani on 12 October

Allari Naresh’s latest film Pellaindi Kaani is all set to release on 12 October. Bhagyaraja gave story for this film. Allari Naresh does the role of a mentally underdeveloped man. The censoring of the film will be done on Monday. A few songs of the film were shot in Kashmir. Kamalinee Mukherjee does the female lead. Harish (Prema Khaidi fame) did an important role. EVV directed this flick.

Telugu Film News October 06, 2007

Nagarjuna to watch Happy Days

Nagarjuna has shown keen interest in watching Sekhar Kammula’s Happy Days. A special preview is being arranged for Nagarjuna tonight at 7 pm at Prasad labs. Another special screening of Happy Days is going to be done for Dasari at 9:30 pm tonight. Happy Days is doing extremely well in AP as well as in USA. The number prints is increasing from 25 to 50 today in Andhra Pradesh.

Puri - Ravi Teja’s Neninthe

Puri Jagan who delivered three blockbusters Itlu Sravani Subramanyam, Idiot and Amma Nanna O Tamil Ammai with Ravi Teja as hero is all set to direct another film titled ‘Neninthe’. The shooting of this film starts once Puri Jagan completes his venture ‘Bujjigadu Made in Chennai’ with Prabhas as hero. Puri Jagan will also produce this on his Vaishno Academy banner.

Medikonda film with Uday Kiran

Medikonda Murali Krishna (Narasimha Naidu fame) is going to produce a film with Uday Kiran as hero. The muhurat of this film will be held on 21 October on the eve of Vijaya dasami. The regular shooting will start on 22nd October in Ooty. KRK is going to be introduced as director with this film. Rama Krishna of Rakhi fame pens dialogues.

Telugu Film News October 05, 2007

Viyyalavari Kayyalu postponed to November 1

Viyyalavari Kayyalu is facing release problems due to unavailability of theaters due to the releases of biggies. Chirutha got recently released and we have Tulasi and Athidid queued up in the middle of this month. Hence producer Lagadapati Sridhar has decided to postponed the film to November 1. Neha Julka plays female lead. Ramana Gogula composed the music.

Bharadwaja launched Missing audio

Audio of P Sunil Kumar Reddy’s latest film ‘Missing’ was launched by Tammareddy Bharadwaja recently. This film is a suspense thriller. P Sunil Kumar Reddy produces and directs this film. This film is about three girl who goes missing. Raghu, Pruthvi and Nagababu played vital roles.

Telugu Film News October 03, 2007

Rajnikant watches Chirutha

Tamil superstar Rajnikanth watched a special preview show of Chirutha film and congratulated Chiranjeevi about the performance of Ram Charan Teja. He described Ram Charan Teja as ‘Pedda Puli’ instead of Chirutha. He also said that Ram Chran Teja acted liked a veteran of 70 films and there are no traces of imitating Chiranjeevi by Charan. He said that Telugu film industry got a talented actor in the form of Ram Charan Teja.

Athidi confirmed on 18 October

Mahesh Babu’s Athidi is confirmed on 18 of October. This film sports Amrita Rao as heroine. Malaika Arora does an item song. Music of the film scored by Mani Sharma was recently released. Surender Reddy (Athanokkade fame) directed this film. G Ramesh Babu produced it. Bollywood actor Murali Sharma does a vital role along with Asish Vidyardhi.Abburi Ravi pens dialogues. Vakkantam Vamsi provides help to the story. Sameer Reddy is working for the first time for a Mahesh film.

Mr. Medhavi in November

Neelakanta’s latest film Mr. Medhavi with Raja and Genelia in the main leads is all set to release in the month of November. The talkie part of the film is completed so far. Genelia is doing the role of a NRI girl. B Rama Rao produces this film on Life Style Art Pictures banner.

Telugu Film News October 03, 2007

Athidi and Tulasi clash?

With producers of both Athidi and Tulasi declaring the release dates to be in the middle of October, there is bit of concern among the buyers. The tentative dates of release for these two films are 12th and 18th. But our inside sources say that the producers are going to space out their movies in such a way that there is a safe distance of two weeks. In a couple of days, we will come to know about the exact date.

Manjula to produce a film with Vishnu

Vishnu who tasted the success with the surprise hit Dhee this year is currently acting in a film in the direction of P Vasu. Nagarjuna is doing a vital role in this film. Manjula (sister of Mahesh Babu) is going to produce Vishnu’s future project. Manjula produced films like Show and Nani was associated with the production of industry hit Pokiri.

Rajamouli’s mass flick with Charan

Rajamouli has watched the premiere of Ram Charan Teja’s Chirutha on the night of 27 September. He decided to prepare the story (genre) after watching Ram Charan Teja’s performance in Chirutha. Now he has decided to do an out and out mass flick with plenty of action. This film is likely to be launched in December of this year and released for the summer of 2008. Allu Arvind will produce this film on Geeta Arts banner.