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Friday, May 23, 2008
Press Release: Chiru’s Shankar Dada Zindabad free show in Dallas
Press Release: Chiru’s Shankar Dada Zindabad free show in Dallas
“PRAVASA VAARADHI”, Our second International SPARC Meeting by the Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization, USA in association with CANA (Chiranjeevi Assocaition of North America) on Saturday, May 31st 2008 at 10:30 AM in Dallas(Irving), TX in support of Padma Bhushan Dr. Chiranjeevi. Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization has conducted more than 20 events in USA, a successful 5K Walk-a-Thon in California and Ratha Yatra from Tirupathi to Srikakulam in raising the awareness and support for Dr. Chiranjeevi as our Leader for the state of Andhra Pradesh. As we all know the character, determination and the service minded nature of Padma Bhushan Dr. Chiranjeevi, We want to portrait the need of a Great personality and better direction in the form of Dr. Chiranjeevi for the development of our state in all respects. So, we invite you all to come and participate and make this event a grand success in Dallas (Irving) Area.
Click here for online free registration of the event - http://pravasachiranjeevi.org/chiru/dallas_event.htm
1. On-site Registration will start at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 31st 2008 at FunAsia Theatres and Chiru T-shirts will be provided to all the participants.
2. Mega movie "Shankar Dada Zindabad" will be screened for all the participants about the role and the ideology of Mahatma Gandhi (Father of our nation and an NRI) to bring unity among people of AP in choosing the future and direction of our State and our leader Dr. Chiranjeevi.
3. Pravasa Vaaradhi, our Second SPARC meeting will start at 12:00 PM at FunAsia Theatres, Irving TX during the interval.
4. Lunch will be provided to all the participants at FunAsia theatres, 1625 N Story Rd, #100, Irving, TX.
5. Short video of Padma Bhushan Dr. Chiranjeevi and also the past events conducted by Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization will be screened.
6. Mega brother Mr. Nagababu garu and Dr. Mitra garu will address (video conference) the gathering and officially kick off the International SPARC sessions.
International SPARC Sessions would mainly focus on the following topics and the role of Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization and the support of our NRIs
1. Social and Economic change.
2. Current Education and Health care system.
3. Best ways for the most utilization of the natural resources and self sustainability.
4. Present Distribution model in all walks of life and how we can minimize the middle man for the betterment of the end user.
5. More controlled and centralized local bodies for faster decision making and e economic development in the state of Andhra Pradesh
Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization, USA and CANA (Chiranjeevi Association of North America) welcomes you all with your families and friends to participate in the International SPARC (Socio-Political Analysis & Research Center) session. Noted NRI educationalists, IT professionals, Entrepreneurs and Doctors from different parts of USA will be addressing the gatherings and share their views and open brainstorming session will be conducted to collect the ideas of all the attendees.
For more details, registration & volunteering opportunity …… Please visit www.pravasachiranjeevi.org
Contact: Srinivas Ravula(972-333-2728 ), Gopi Reddy Chillakuru(214-529-8095), Mukesh Chichula(214-566-6021), Suresh Linganeni(469-274-2740), Srinivas Bhavireddy(972-897-0920), Basvi Reddy Iyuluri(214-597-3356), Nara Vadranam(678-612-6714), Srinivas Manapragada(408-203-8905)
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Press Statement- NRIs building bridges for "Chiru" Train- "PRAVASA VAARADHI"- Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization-USA
NRIs building bridges for "Chiru" Train
Silicon Valley of California, USA resounded to the thumping footsteps of the PRAVAASA VAARADHI
volunteers participating in the 5 Km Walk-a-thon organized by Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization on May
17th, 2008. This event, which was officially kicked-off by Megabrother Nagendra Babu through a live video
conference, marked the first ever international SPARC meeting organized in the United States. Pravasa
Varadhi is a movement started by the NRIs that aims to build a bridge to their homeland for creating
social, economic and political awareness for the betterment and development of the people of Andhra
Pradesh.
Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization conducted over 20 events in various cities and metropolitan areas
through out the United States in various Metropolitan areas in support of Padma Bhushan Dr. Chiranjeevi.
Speaking on this occasion, President of the Organization, Mr. Narsaiah Vadranam said that Pravasa
Chiranjeevi Organization has successfully organized “NRI Maha Yatra”, a march from Tirupathi to
Srikakulam, to raise awareness and gather support among the region to welcome Dr. Chiranjeevi as the
next leader of Andhra Pradesh. Addressing the gathering at Fremont Park Theatre after the Walk-a-thon,
Mr. Nagendra Babu in a live video feed, compared the NRI Maha Yatra to the Dandi March of Mahatma
Gandhi and congratulated the Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization on its excellent and relentless efforts.
Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization believes that a strong leader and a moral force like Dr. Chiranjeevi is
necessary to bring about the draconian changes needed to combat the evils such as corruption, poverty,
and illiteracy that are hindering progress to our society today.
Noted NRI educationalists, IT professionals, Doctors, Architects and Planners from different parts of USA
took part in the 5 Kilometer Walk-a-thon taking on the streets of Silicon Valley wearing Pravasa Varadhi
caps and clad in vibrant T-shirts printed with Chiranjeevi’s image. Later the marchers assembled at Park
Theater to participate in the first and official international SPARC Meeting “PRAVASA VAARADHI”.
The members then continued the meeting with open speeches and debates on reforms which were
intended to collect the ideas of all the attendees. The members showed overwhelming support in
choosing Dr. Chiranjeevi as the next apt leader for Andhra Pradesh.
The event also included a screening of a short film “Chiranjeevi: For Change!” which featured the first
ever campaign song for Chiranjeevi. The movie was an indigenous NRI production. The gathering was
inspired and energized by the “Chiru Song 2008” which was composed, written and sung by prominent
NRI Music Director Mr. Sai Manapragada, the son of the famous folk singer JanapadaBrahma Shri.
Manapragada Narasimha Murthy. The Up-and-Coming Actor and Director Mr. Seshu Adivi directed this
short film.
Mr. Kalyan Palla, Northwest Regional Vice President welcomed the marchers and attendees and said
that it gave him immense pleasure to be hosting the first international SPARC meeting. Mr. Srinivasa
Manapragada introduced the panel and said that “today’s youth is looking towards Dr. Chiranjeevi for a
proper moral guidance in shaping a better tomorrow for Andhra Pradesh”. Speaking on the occasion,
Special Invitee, Chairman of Telangana Cultural Organization Mr. Vijay Chava said that he is delighted to
be part of any movement that talks about bringing change. Mr. Biksham coveyed his best wishes to the
Organization. Later, Southwest Regional Vice President Mr. Shekar Seera, National Women Secretary,
Ms. Samata, Midwest Regional Vice President, Mr. Srinivas Lottala, SouthEast Regional Vice President
Mr. Kondapalli Siva, Public Relations In-charge Mr. Srikanth Palivela addressed the gathering. The
founder of ChimataMusic.com Mr. Chimata Srinivas, IT professionals Mr. Venkat, Mr. Bhaskar, and NRI
Film Distributor Mr. Murali were among other prominent speakers who addressed the occasion. Mr.
Srinivasa Manapragada, in his vote-of-thanks, informed Dallas, TX on May 31st, 2008 as venue for the
next event and encouraged everyone to keep up to date with Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization’s events
by visiting www.pravasachiranjeevi.org and www.chiruasCM.com.
Click Here For Photos of This Event
http://picasaweb.google.com/pravasachiranjeevi/5KMWALKATHONPRAVASAVARADHIMay17th2008
Srinivasa Manapragada
Vice President and Official Spokesman
PRAVASA CHIRANJEEVI ORGANIZATION
Ph:408-203-8905
www.pravasachiranjeevi.org
www.chiruasCM.com
Silicon Valley of California, USA resounded to the thumping footsteps of the PRAVAASA VAARADHI
volunteers participating in the 5 Km Walk-a-thon organized by Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization on May
17th, 2008. This event, which was officially kicked-off by Megabrother Nagendra Babu through a live video
conference, marked the first ever international SPARC meeting organized in the United States. Pravasa
Varadhi is a movement started by the NRIs that aims to build a bridge to their homeland for creating
social, economic and political awareness for the betterment and development of the people of Andhra
Pradesh.
Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization conducted over 20 events in various cities and metropolitan areas
through out the United States in various Metropolitan areas in support of Padma Bhushan Dr. Chiranjeevi.
Speaking on this occasion, President of the Organization, Mr. Narsaiah Vadranam said that Pravasa
Chiranjeevi Organization has successfully organized “NRI Maha Yatra”, a march from Tirupathi to
Srikakulam, to raise awareness and gather support among the region to welcome Dr. Chiranjeevi as the
next leader of Andhra Pradesh. Addressing the gathering at Fremont Park Theatre after the Walk-a-thon,
Mr. Nagendra Babu in a live video feed, compared the NRI Maha Yatra to the Dandi March of Mahatma
Gandhi and congratulated the Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization on its excellent and relentless efforts.
Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization believes that a strong leader and a moral force like Dr. Chiranjeevi is
necessary to bring about the draconian changes needed to combat the evils such as corruption, poverty,
and illiteracy that are hindering progress to our society today.
Noted NRI educationalists, IT professionals, Doctors, Architects and Planners from different parts of USA
took part in the 5 Kilometer Walk-a-thon taking on the streets of Silicon Valley wearing Pravasa Varadhi
caps and clad in vibrant T-shirts printed with Chiranjeevi’s image. Later the marchers assembled at Park
Theater to participate in the first and official international SPARC Meeting “PRAVASA VAARADHI”.
The members then continued the meeting with open speeches and debates on reforms which were
intended to collect the ideas of all the attendees. The members showed overwhelming support in
choosing Dr. Chiranjeevi as the next apt leader for Andhra Pradesh.
The event also included a screening of a short film “Chiranjeevi: For Change!” which featured the first
ever campaign song for Chiranjeevi. The movie was an indigenous NRI production. The gathering was
inspired and energized by the “Chiru Song 2008” which was composed, written and sung by prominent
NRI Music Director Mr. Sai Manapragada, the son of the famous folk singer JanapadaBrahma Shri.
Manapragada Narasimha Murthy. The Up-and-Coming Actor and Director Mr. Seshu Adivi directed this
short film.
Mr. Kalyan Palla, Northwest Regional Vice President welcomed the marchers and attendees and said
that it gave him immense pleasure to be hosting the first international SPARC meeting. Mr. Srinivasa
Manapragada introduced the panel and said that “today’s youth is looking towards Dr. Chiranjeevi for a
proper moral guidance in shaping a better tomorrow for Andhra Pradesh”. Speaking on the occasion,
Special Invitee, Chairman of Telangana Cultural Organization Mr. Vijay Chava said that he is delighted to
be part of any movement that talks about bringing change. Mr. Biksham coveyed his best wishes to the
Organization. Later, Southwest Regional Vice President Mr. Shekar Seera, National Women Secretary,
Ms. Samata, Midwest Regional Vice President, Mr. Srinivas Lottala, SouthEast Regional Vice President
Mr. Kondapalli Siva, Public Relations In-charge Mr. Srikanth Palivela addressed the gathering. The
founder of ChimataMusic.com Mr. Chimata Srinivas, IT professionals Mr. Venkat, Mr. Bhaskar, and NRI
Film Distributor Mr. Murali were among other prominent speakers who addressed the occasion. Mr.
Srinivasa Manapragada, in his vote-of-thanks, informed Dallas, TX on May 31st, 2008 as venue for the
next event and encouraged everyone to keep up to date with Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization’s events
by visiting www.pravasachiranjeevi.org and www.chiruasCM.com.
Click Here For Photos of This Event
http://picasaweb.google.com/pravasachiranjeevi/5KMWALKATHONPRAVASAVARADHIMay17th2008
Srinivasa Manapragada
Vice President and Official Spokesman
PRAVASA CHIRANJEEVI ORGANIZATION
Ph:408-203-8905
www.pravasachiranjeevi.org
www.chiruasCM.com
Monday, May 12, 2008
Press Release: Chiranjeevi 5K Walk-A-Thon in Bay Area, CA
PRAVASA VAARADHI, our first Walk-A-Thon and SPARC meeting by the Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization, USA is scheduled on Saturday, May 17th 2008 at 9:00 AM in Fremont, CA in support of Padma Bhushan Dr. Chiranjeevi. Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization has conducted more then 20 events in
Click here for free online registration of the event - http://www.pravasachiranjeevi
1. Registration will start at 9 AM on Saturday, May 17th 2008 at
2. Pravasa vaaradhi, the Walk-a-Thon will start at 9:30 AM from
3. Free breakfast sponsored by
4. Short video of Padma Bhushan Dr. Chiranjeevi and also the past events conducted by Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization will be screened.
5. Mega brother Mr. Nagababu along with Dr. Mitra garu shall address (Video conference) the gathering and officially kick off the SPARC sessions.
SPARC Sessions would mainly focus on the following topics and the role of Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization and the support of our NRIs.
1. Best ways for the most utilization of the natural resources and self sustainability.
2. Present Distribution model in all walks of life and how we can minimize the middle man for the betterment of the end customer.
3. More controlled and centralized local bodies for faster decision making and economic development in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
4. Current Education system in the State of
5. Social Change and upliftment of Andhra Pradesh.
Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization,
For more details, registration and volunteering opportunity, please visit www.pravasachiranjeevi.org
Contact: Kalyan Palla - (510) 299-0310, Srikanth Palivel - (408) 887-8425, Srinivasa Manapragada - (408) 203-8905
Kantri Movie Banners
Hi, I have attached the Banners of Kantri Movie that were placed in Tenali.
Thank you. Regards, Srinivas
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Photo Feature: Ram Charan and Allu Arjun cheers...
Chirutha son of Megastar was found cheering the cheer girls! As the dancing girls were rocking the floor and entertaining crowd Tollywood stars Charan and Arjun were found dancing with the girls to catch the attraction of the crowd and media. They came to watch the Twenty-20 match between Deccan chargers and Delhi dare devil on Tuesday night here at Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium.
Other stars watched the match were Nagarjana, Tarun, Srikanath and many other personalities.
'Kantri' Review: An Action-Revenge Entertainer
Film: Kantri
Banner: Vyjayanthi Movies
Cast: NTR, Hansika Motwani, Tanisha, Prakash Raj, Subba Raju, Raghu Babu, Kota, Ashish Vidyarthi, Apoorva etc
Music: Mani Sharma
Editing: Marthand K Venkatesh
Stunts: Stun Shiva
Cinematography: Sameer Reddy
Story, Screenplay, Dialogue, Direction: Meher Ramesh
Producer: C Ashwini Dutt
Released on: 9th May 2008
This is the first Telugu film for director Meher Ramesh. He had struggled really hard holding four portfolios as director, story writer, screenplay and dialogue writer. He also penned a song in the film and thus played the fifth role as lyricist as well. And for NTR this film is second one after his changed physique. After the socio-fantasy 'Yamadonga' he came up with this action packed revenge formula. After making dud like 'Sainikudu' and average runner like 'Chirutha' Ashwini Dutt came up with this flick. How far all of these marveled with this film? Let us peep into the story.
Story:
An interestingly woven plot, the movie begins with the story of how Pothuraju (Prakash Raj) becomes P R, the international don and is known for his nefarious connections and illegal dealings. He is supported at every step by Seshu (Ashish Vidyarthi) and both of them become kings in their field. On the other hand, there is Kranti (NTR) an orphan who is the life of his orphanage and takes care of all their needs. A deal of PR's gang requires few young men and coincidentally Kantri gets into the loop, he wins the confidence of PR with his fast thinking and becomes a 'Kantri' for the wrong people.
He sees Varalakshmi (Hansika) during one of his activities and falls for her at the first sight. Love happens between them and things life looks much better for Kranthi, but then a small issue becomes big and Kranthi separates from PR's gang and takes money from Das (Sayaji Shinde) to kill PR. Before he gets to kill PR, he is told that PR is actually his father. The hatred becomes attachment and in this process Priya (Tanishaa) daughter of Seshu who comes from New York sees Kranthi and falls in love with him. However, some incidents happen and differences rise between PR and Seshu also.
How Kranthi puts an end to all this and clears the confusion forms the rest of the story.
Performances:
Jr NTR's performance is marvelous in the film. His voice appeared to have gained base better than before. His diction is also maintained in moderate way without big shouts and yells. Thus he was stylized with this film. And the aspect that deserves high encomiums is his dance. Many steps are far better than that of 'nachore' song from Yamadonga.
Hansika is soft and supple for eyes while Tanisha is for glamour quotient on screen. The role of Tanisha is very short and she couldn't make bigger appeal anyway. Hansika has some role to play but majority of her role goes with bubbly acts but no big histrionics.
Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi and Murali Sharma have added glory for film with their villainy roles. Subba Raju has got some sensible lengthy character in the film. He seems to be a competition for other upcoming and struggling villain Ajay now.
Comedy by Sunil and Brahmanandam is very inferior and artificial. Krishna Bhagawan and Ali could spill laughs in better way.
Music by Mani Sharma is an average show; There are no haunting tunes to take home. The Kantri title song sung by NTR is dominated by sound and music.
Cinematography, choreography and editing are up to perfection and Meher Ramesh's hard work is impressive. He would have worked more on spreading comedy in the film in better way.
Highlights:
There are a few notable things to mention in the film:
- Ali's Chinese comedy
- Krishna Bhagawan's Singapore comedy
- NTR's dialogue on cycle
- NTR's dances for two songs and the one with classical touch
- Prakash Raj's villainy
- And last but not least, dedicating the film to Sobhan Babu.
Analysis:
The film starts with flashback montages along with titles simultaneously. The high-pace action scenes mixed up with a sentiment in disguise makes the film a pleasant entertainer. Had the comedy been added more, the film would have been the best entertainer. Meher Ramesh, the captain of the film struggled really hard and that is seen in many ways.
Climax appeared to have dragged a lot. But there is no way left for the director as he wanted to establish several things and conclude only in the climax. Entire film has maintained enough of interest quotient and necessary twists and turns are incorporated. Climax twist is something interesting and experimenting.
First half of the film is with comedy while the second half is with sentiment and action dose. Although the film appears to be an adoption from other old sentimental-formula films, finally it concludes as revenge plot.
The film is for mass cum class audiences. Technically the film stands on the summit. Leaving the length part and less-comedy part aside, the film is a well-made one.'Kantri' Review: An Action-Revenge Entertainer
Film: Kantri
Banner: Vyjayanthi Movies
Cast: NTR, Hansika Motwani, Tanisha, Prakash Raj, Subba Raju, Raghu Babu, Kota, Ashish Vidyarthi, Apoorva etc
Music: Mani Sharma
Editing: Marthand K Venkatesh
Stunts: Stun Shiva
Cinematography: Sameer Reddy
Story, Screenplay, Dialogue, Direction: Meher Ramesh
Producer: C Ashwini Dutt
Released on: 9th May 2008
This is the first Telugu film for director Meher Ramesh. He had struggled really hard holding four portfolios as director, story writer, screenplay and dialogue writer. He also penned a song in the film and thus played the fifth role as lyricist as well. And for NTR this film is second one after his changed physique. After the socio-fantasy 'Yamadonga' he came up with this action packed revenge formula. After making dud like 'Sainikudu' and average runner like 'Chirutha' Ashwini Dutt came up with this flick. How far all of these marveled with this film? Let us peep into the story.
Story:
An interestingly woven plot, the movie begins with the story of how Pothuraju (Prakash Raj) becomes P R, the international don and is known for his nefarious connections and illegal dealings. He is supported at every step by Seshu (Ashish Vidyarthi) and both of them become kings in their field. On the other hand, there is Kranti (NTR) an orphan who is the life of his orphanage and takes care of all their needs. A deal of PR's gang requires few young men and coincidentally Kantri gets into the loop, he wins the confidence of PR with his fast thinking and becomes a 'Kantri' for the wrong people.
He sees Varalakshmi (Hansika) during one of his activities and falls for her at the first sight. Love happens between them and things life looks much better for Kranthi, but then a small issue becomes big and Kranthi separates from PR's gang and takes money from Das (Sayaji Shinde) to kill PR. Before he gets to kill PR, he is told that PR is actually his father. The hatred becomes attachment and in this process Priya (Tanishaa) daughter of Seshu who comes from New York sees Kranthi and falls in love with him. However, some incidents happen and differences rise between PR and Seshu also.
How Kranthi puts an end to all this and clears the confusion forms the rest of the story.
Performances:
Jr NTR's performance is marvelous in the film. His voice appeared to have gained base better than before. His diction is also maintained in moderate way without big shouts and yells. Thus he was stylized with this film. And the aspect that deserves high encomiums is his dance. Many steps are far better than that of 'nachore' song from Yamadonga.
Hansika is soft and supple for eyes while Tanisha is for glamour quotient on screen. The role of Tanisha is very short and she couldn't make bigger appeal anyway. Hansika has some role to play but majority of her role goes with bubbly acts but no big histrionics.
Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi and Murali Sharma have added glory for film with their villainy roles. Subba Raju has got some sensible lengthy character in the film. He seems to be a competition for other upcoming and struggling villain Ajay now.
Comedy by Sunil and Brahmanandam is very inferior and artificial. Krishna Bhagawan and Ali could spill laughs in better way.
Music by Mani Sharma is an average show; There are no haunting tunes to take home. The Kantri title song sung by NTR is dominated by sound and music.
Cinematography, choreography and editing are up to perfection and Meher Ramesh's hard work is impressive. He would have worked more on spreading comedy in the film in better way.
Highlights:
There are a few notable things to mention in the film:
- Ali's Chinese comedy
- Krishna Bhagawan's Singapore comedy
- NTR's dialogue on cycle
- NTR's dances for two songs and the one with classical touch
- Prakash Raj's villainy
- And last but not least, dedicating the film to Sobhan Babu.
Analysis:
The film starts with flashback montages along with titles simultaneously. The high-pace action scenes mixed up with a sentiment in disguise makes the film a pleasant entertainer. Had the comedy been added more, the film would have been the best entertainer. Meher Ramesh, the captain of the film struggled really hard and that is seen in many ways.
Climax appeared to have dragged a lot. But there is no way left for the director as he wanted to establish several things and conclude only in the climax. Entire film has maintained enough of interest quotient and necessary twists and turns are incorporated. Climax twist is something interesting and experimenting.
First half of the film is with comedy while the second half is with sentiment and action dose. Although the film appears to be an adoption from other old sentimental-formula films, finally it concludes as revenge plot.
The film is for mass cum class audiences. Technically the film stands on the summit. Leaving the length part and less-comedy part aside, the film is a well-made one.Thursday, January 10, 2008
Chiranjeevi Shouldn't Miss Bus, Sorry The Train!
Mega Star Chiranjeevi has great fan following in Andhra region and that is known for all. Adding to that he reserves Nizam rights of his films with him as the collections will be very strong. So he has great fan following in Telengana region too. If the things move on according to second SRC, there would be scope for materializing separate Telangana. That becomes a big chance for Chiru to make his hold in both the states!! For that he needs to come into alliance with KCR.
Now the assumptions are making rounds that Chiranjeevi would carry some interesting decisions along with KCR with respect to capturing Telangana region votes in coming elections. On the other hand he has to assemble his team to hit the mission with broader vision. As the elections are coming up in less than 15 months, it is high time for Chiranjeevi to make up his team and work accordingly. Otherwise he may miss the bus, sorry the train as said by Allu Aravind.
Let us see what happens.
'Yama Donga' Getting Dubbed Into Tamil?
Sourecs say that the film 'Yamadonga' that turned a hit in AP is going to release in Tamilnadu as well as per a gossip. But the Yama sentiment is in big way in Telugu but not in Tamilnadu. NTR is in fact familiar for Tamilians as his film 'Naa Alludu' was released with the title 'Madurai Maappila'. The film was in fact a flop there as well.
Adding to that the funniest part is that the film 'Takkari' is also going to be dubbed into Tamil as per inside sources. It is funny because it was copied from 'Tiruvalaiyadal Arambam', a hit Tamil flick. Nithin is also known for Tamilians with the film 'Kazhugu', a dubbed version of 'Sye'. Now he may be seen again with dubbed Takkari as per grapevine.
We have to see how this dubbings work at Tamil box offices.
Deepika favourite for lead role in 'Robot'
After a dream debut with Bollywood 'Badshaah' Shah Rukh Khan in 'Om Shanti Om', Deepika Padukone appears set to storm the south with a possible role opposite Tamil superstar Rajinikanth in the big-budget film "Robot".
Padukone's name is "on the top of the list of contenders for heroine" in the Rs 100-crore venture by director Shankar, sources in the film production unit here said.
Shankar, who directed last year's runaway hit "Sivaji - The Boss" also starring Rajinikanth, has already teamed up with the style icon and renowned music composer A R Rehman.
The 22-year-old model-turned-actress has received the Star Screen award for "most promising newcomer" and Stardust "Superstar of Tomorrow"" award.
Going by the mantra that actresses make a dent in Kollywood after starring opposite Rajinikanth or Kamal Hassan, the media began the buzz about Deepika acting in "Robot".
The speculation earlier was that Shah Rukh Khan would play the lead in the the film, to be made in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, before Shankar succeeded in getting the Tamil matinee idol to agree.
Nostalgic 'Happy Days' number one in Telugu cinema
Hyderabad (IANS) "Happy Days" continues to be the top film as it completes 100 days - an incredible feat for a film sans stars. The list of top films is pretty much the same as in the last fortnight.
The top five Telugu films are:
1. "Happy Days" - This film is cruising merrily at the box office. Made without any big stars, it has been able to hold its own in the face of star-studded movies like "Thulasi", "Athidhi" and "Don". Sekhar Kammula has spun a good yarn around college life. Simple, heart-warming and nostalgic "Happy Days" is a good trip down memory lane.
The seven new faces and Tamanna, who is the only one to have done movies before, have made their presence felt and are now on their way to getting a foothold in Telugu cinema. The movie has raked in a lot of moolah and ushered in Telugu film industry's corporatisation.
2. "Mantra" - The whodunit film starring Charmee and Sivaji is faring well as far as the revenues go. Although suspense thrillers and murder-mysteries are not common in Telugu films, "Mantra" and "Anasuya" have shown that this genre goes down well with the audience if the film is made well.
3. "Anasuya" - Bhumika Chawla steals the show in the title role in "Anasuya". Playing a TV journo, Bhumika displays good acting skills. She portrays the right kind of emotions in the film. Ravi Babu, who is also the director, is good as the villain. This 'edge-of-the-seat' 'noir'-like thriller directed by Ravi Babu has got critical acclaim (it's technically slick albeit a bit dark in terms of lighting) and is faring well.
4. "Don" - Nagarjuna's only release this year has been at the receiving end in terms of reviews. Reports on the film's performance are not too favourable but Nagarjuna's fans will surely keep it going. Raghava Lawrence wears many hats - as director, actor, choreographer and music composer. Perhaps this was a bit too much on the plate to do full justice. Generally, most star-studded films run for the first few weeks and perhaps the initial curiosity to see it will attract crowds. One has to see how long it runs.
5. "Thulasi" - It continues to be in the reckoning even after it crosses 50 days. Child star Atulith gives an endearing performance despite the large dose of violence. Venkatesh returns to action with the movie, which is filled with commercial elements. A stereotypical story with a lot of violence thrown in with a bit of romance, sentiments and enough songs and dances and a sizzling item number by Shriya seems to have found favour.
Nayantara is paired with Venkatesh and she dons some glamorous outfits in the first half of the movie. She has a fairly substantial role.
'Akash Ganga' closing in on 'Happy Days' on music charts
Hyderabad (IANS) Mickey Meyer's musical score for "Happy Days" still rocks. The title song tops the charts, like the movie. A song from "Don" is the new entrant to the list.
The top five Telugu songs are:
1. "Happy Days" - Film: "Happy Days" - This title song of has a nice symphonic feel. Mickey Meyer has scored a grand composition.
2. "Akash Ganga" - Film: "Vaana" - Karthik renders this tuneful song composed by Kamalakar. The Kannada touch is quite evident in the song as "Vaana" is the Telugu remake of Kannada film "Mungaru Male". It has a yesteryear feel in terms of melody.
3. "Maha Maha" - Film: "Mantra" - A typical Western techno number with an interesting beat, the song is sung by Madhumita and Noelsen.
4. "Intha Andanga Unnave" - Film: "Don" - Lawrence Raghavendra, who has directed, choreographed and acted in the film, wears the hat of a music director for the first time in "Don". A simple song sung by Harish Raghavendra extolling the beauty of the heroine, it's just an average composition.
5. "Nee Kallathoti" - Film: "Thulasi" - Sagar and Chitra croon this rather melodious number. Set to tune by Devisri Prasad, the song has a slow tempo and a slightly classical feel to it.
Mayawati's Gun Pointed Jayaprada Instead Of Chiru
Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati has spoken against film actors and actresses, because she does not know much about the film industry. Uttar Pradesh does not have a film industry of its own. All the films that are screened in Uttar Pradesh are shot in Mumbai. There's no film actor or actress worth his or her name who has settled down in Uttar Pradesh. Though film actor Amitabh Bachchan is from Allahabad, he had left the place long ago. In fact he left the place when he was a child. Moreover, Amitabh Bachchan is very close to Samajwadi Party president and former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Mulayam Singh Yadav. Incidentally Mulayam Singh Yadav is against Mayawati. So Mayawati has inherent hatred for film actors and actresses built in her.
Neither she nor the BSP requires the support of the film industry to sustain in Uttar Pradesh. The only film industry personality she is fully acquainted with is none other than Andhra Pradesh's Jayaprada. She is now the MP from Uttar Pradesh. But here too, the problem is that Jayaprada is from BSP's enemy Samajwadi Party.
Moreover, Mayawati has no stakes in Andhra Pradesh. Except for a brief political appearance now and then in Hyderabad, Mayawati has no interest in Andhra Pradesh. She came to Hyderabad for the public meeting only to keep her flocks together. She is fully aware that the BSP will never form a government at the Centre on the strength of votes it gets in Andhra Pradesh.
Political observers feel that Mayawati's statement was more directed against Jayaprada rather than Chiranjeevi. For, Jayaprada is a crowd-puller in Uttar Pradesh.
'Happy Days-Part 2' and '6 Teens-2' Registered
Sekhar Kammula's 'Happy Days' finished its 100 day run and now he is tightening belts to make a sequel to it. He already registered the title 'Happy Days-2' on his Amigos Banner. The interesting aspect is that the sequel phenomenon is going on in good pace in Telugu as well. Although 'Shankardada' series can be termed as sequel, that stands out to be a remade subject. The original Telugu sequel is going to be 'Happy Days'.
And parallel to it, the film '6 Teens' that bagged big success in 1999 is now going to be made as a sequel. The title was registered as 'Bangkok lo 6 Teens-Part 2' on Shantha Lakshmi Creations.
Well, getting inspired by college backdrop themes, a film 'Memu Chaduvukune Rojullo' is also registered on the banner of SV Productions and 'Student Life' on Sudarshanam Productions.
Let us see how many would come up in this genre.
'Dasari Is A Venomous Snake'-Posani! Beware
Although Posani shouted loud in TV channels about his film 'Apada Mokkulavadu', he bagged more curse than sympathy, say the sources. He dragged Dasari Narayan Rao into this issue and made big news in TV channels. But industry people are saying that Dasari is like a snake!!!!
"Dasari Narayana Rao is like a venomous snake. He is very dangerous. We don't know if Snake really holds 'paga' (wish to take vengeance) but Dasari will certainly take his 'paga' on the people who turn against him. He only looks out for right time. Dasari has been keeping ANR at bay from the past 15 years without talking to him as he talked against him in an occasion. Hence while giving ANR award for Shabana Azmi recently, Dasari called for another attractive meeting for journalists. Obviously media journalists went to Dasari's meeting and didn't cover ANR award function. Dasari's intentions go that way. Posani will certainly eat his cake for keeping a tiff with Dasari", said a film personality in Film Nagar last night.
Let us see if that really turns out to be true.
"Dasari Narayana Rao is like a venomous snake. He is very dangerous. We don't know if Snake really holds 'paga' (wish to take vengeance) but Dasari will certainly take his 'paga' on the people who turn against him. He only looks out for right time. Dasari has been keeping ANR at bay from the past 15 years without talking to him as he talked against him in an occasion. Hence while giving ANR award for Shabana Azmi recently, Dasari called for another attractive meeting for journalists. Obviously media journalists went to Dasari's meeting and didn't cover ANR award function. Dasari's intentions go that way. Posani will certainly eat his cake for keeping a tiff with Dasari", said a film personality in Film Nagar last night.
Let us see if that really turns out to be true.
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