Ram Charan and Hrithik In Geetha Arts Film
Well that’s the latest scoop we have for you. Geetha Arts are soon going to make an animation movie and apparently both the actors have agreed to do the movie for them. But there’s catch here both aren’t going to ‘act’ together or will be seen together. While Hrithik will be doing the Hindi version of the film Ram Charan would do the Telugu version. The actors will be seen in animated avatar on screen rather than just lending their voice for some character in the film. The process of making of the film will start from November this year.
Teenmaar 2nd week Poster
This is the First film in the Industry which had Break all the Previous records of Pokiri and "MagaDheera".
“100% Love” Censored with “U/A” Certificate
‘Nenu Naa Rakshasi’ Censored with “A” Certificate
Daggubati Rana Ileana starer Nenu Naa Rakshasi movie was censored and obtained A certificate by the censor board authorities. Nenu Naa Rakshasi Telugu movie censored yesterday and the censor board officials issued A certificate to this movie. Daguubati Rana plays a professional killed while leggy lass Ileana plays his lady love. Perhaps due to heavy violence and killings, Nenu Naa Rakshasi movie might have been awarded A certificate. Nonetheless, with Nenu Naa Rakshasi completing censor formalities, people would now watch for the movie release scheduled on April 29, 2011.
Nenu Naa Rakshasi Telugu movie is directed by Puri Jagannath and produced by Nallamalapu Bujji under Lakshmi Narasimha Productions. Nenu Naa Rakshasi audio release was held recently in Novotel hotel in a unique way and the response to the audio has also been pretty encouraging. Puri Jagannath and Ileana have pinned their hopes on Nenu Naa Rakshasi movie release since both are desperate for Telugu cinema success. So let’s see how many lives can Nenu Naa Rakshasi movie change?
‘Badrinath’ Releasing on June 3rd
Badrinath’ starring Allu Arjun and Tamannah is gearing up to hit the theatres on 3rd June. The shooting of the film has almost been completed except two songs and two scenes of the climax. It is heard that Allu Arjun will fight with 100 people at a time in ‘Badrinath’ just like Charan did in ‘Magadheera’. Director claims that he had crafted the scene really well and Allu Arjun will surely get all the praises for it. Sources say that Tamannah has been given a different look to add glamor to the film. So let’s eagerly wait for the film to release.
Box office report
TEENMAAR
Pawan Kalyan, Trisha starrer Teen Maar opened to packed crowds on April 14. Directed by Jayant C Paranjee, the film is a remake of Love Aaj Kal. Trivikram Srinivas wrote the dialogues and Ganesh Babu produced the film on Parameshwara Arts banner. Mani Sharma had composed the music. The film narrates a story of Micheal Velayudham, who’s confused about love and how his life changes after he hears the story of Arjun Palwai who fought for his love 30 years ago in Varanasi.
No.1 position at the box office..
Pawan Kalyan marks his return to romantic entertainers after a brief gap in his career. His acting in the last 30 minutes of the film is one of the highlights of the film. He does well as Arjun Palwai, an angry young man. Trisha and Kriti play their roles with ease. Trivikram Srinivas’ dialogues work in favour of the film. Jayant C Paranjee’s direction and Mani Sharma’s music are good. The difference between Micheal Velyudham and Arjun Palwai’s characterizations is well depicted. Teen Maar is a worthy remake of Love Aaj Kal, although it has its own share of flaws.
In several scenes, dubbing was bad. The dialogues in several scenes shot in South Africa were inaudible and Pawan Kalyan’s diction and muffled tone makes it all the more difficult to understand the dialogues. The first 30 minutes of the film was quite a drag, although the film gets better as it progresses. Too many English dialogues especially in Pawan Kalyan-Donna’s love track didn’t strike a chord with people especially in smaller towns and villages.
At the BOX OFFICE -
A CENTERS - Super Duper Hit
B CENTERS - Hit
C CENTERS - Hit
Trade verdict: Super Hit
Mr Perfect Prabhas, Kajal and Taapsee starrer Mr.Perfect seems to have hit the bulls-eye at box office.The film got off to a flying start at box office. The romantic and family entertainer was directed by Dasarath and Dil Raju produced the film. Prabhas underwent a complete makeover for the film and underplayed his role. Mr.Perfect narrates a story of a youth whose ideals are in direct conflict with those from the previous generation.
No.2 position at the box office..
Great onscreen chemistry between Prabhas and Kajal is one of the highlights of the film. Taapsee makes quite an impression. The film also has a good story and characters are well etched. Vijay Chakravarthi's cinematography, Devi Sri Prasad's music and Abburi Ravi's dialogues stand out in the film. It's a clean family entertainer without any vulgarity.
The screenplay could have been much better and same's the case with the narration. If the film was a little more pacy in second half and less preachy, Mr.Perfect would have been much better film.
At the BOX OFFICE -
A CENTERS - good
B CENTERS - Below Avg
C CENTERS - below Avg
Trade verdict: Below AVG
Shakti Jr.NTR, Ileana’s latest film Shakti had released with sky high expectations. Directed by Meher Ramesh, the film was produced by Aswini Dutt. With a price tag of more than Rs 40 crores, the film generated quite a lot of buzz due to its theme which was about Shakti Peethams and the star cast. Shakti is an ambitious film about an NSG commando who must safeguard the Home Minister’s daughter as she manages to escape from her house. She possesses a diamond capable of wielding great power. Meanwhile, plenty of people are on the lookout for the girl and the diamond and Shakti holds the key to put an age old battle to an end. The film garnered huge openings despite the World Cup fever thanks to Jr.NTR’s presence.
No.3 position at the box office..
Jr.NTR does not fit for the role which has three shades. He dances like a dream and is a delight to watch in the action sequences. Ileana looks ravishing and the duo’s chemistry sets the screen on fire in almost all the songs. Sameer Reddy’s cinematography and the production design are good.
For a film which is so ambitious in its scale, the blatant disregard for logic is alarming. Who would have thought of Pharaohs and other enemies attacking India in 1984! The much hyped Rudra’s character doesn’t make an overwhelming impact. The script is loosely written and poor characterization & silly dialogues for almost all the villains make it a disappointing watch. The film should have been lot better.
At the BOX OFFICE -
A CENTERS - Below Average
B CENTERS - Flop
C CENTERS - Flop
Trade verdict: Disaster
Pawan Kalyan, Trisha starrer Teen Maar opened to packed crowds on April 14. Directed by Jayant C Paranjee, the film is a remake of Love Aaj Kal. Trivikram Srinivas wrote the dialogues and Ganesh Babu produced the film on Parameshwara Arts banner. Mani Sharma had composed the music. The film narrates a story of Micheal Velayudham, who’s confused about love and how his life changes after he hears the story of Arjun Palwai who fought for his love 30 years ago in Varanasi.
No.1 position at the box office..
Pawan Kalyan marks his return to romantic entertainers after a brief gap in his career. His acting in the last 30 minutes of the film is one of the highlights of the film. He does well as Arjun Palwai, an angry young man. Trisha and Kriti play their roles with ease. Trivikram Srinivas’ dialogues work in favour of the film. Jayant C Paranjee’s direction and Mani Sharma’s music are good. The difference between Micheal Velyudham and Arjun Palwai’s characterizations is well depicted. Teen Maar is a worthy remake of Love Aaj Kal, although it has its own share of flaws.
In several scenes, dubbing was bad. The dialogues in several scenes shot in South Africa were inaudible and Pawan Kalyan’s diction and muffled tone makes it all the more difficult to understand the dialogues. The first 30 minutes of the film was quite a drag, although the film gets better as it progresses. Too many English dialogues especially in Pawan Kalyan-Donna’s love track didn’t strike a chord with people especially in smaller towns and villages.
At the BOX OFFICE -
A CENTERS - Super Duper Hit
B CENTERS - Hit
C CENTERS - Hit
Trade verdict: Super Hit
Mr Perfect Prabhas, Kajal and Taapsee starrer Mr.Perfect seems to have hit the bulls-eye at box office.The film got off to a flying start at box office. The romantic and family entertainer was directed by Dasarath and Dil Raju produced the film. Prabhas underwent a complete makeover for the film and underplayed his role. Mr.Perfect narrates a story of a youth whose ideals are in direct conflict with those from the previous generation.
No.2 position at the box office..
Great onscreen chemistry between Prabhas and Kajal is one of the highlights of the film. Taapsee makes quite an impression. The film also has a good story and characters are well etched. Vijay Chakravarthi's cinematography, Devi Sri Prasad's music and Abburi Ravi's dialogues stand out in the film. It's a clean family entertainer without any vulgarity.
The screenplay could have been much better and same's the case with the narration. If the film was a little more pacy in second half and less preachy, Mr.Perfect would have been much better film.
At the BOX OFFICE -
A CENTERS - good
B CENTERS - Below Avg
C CENTERS - below Avg
Trade verdict: Below AVG
Shakti Jr.NTR, Ileana’s latest film Shakti had released with sky high expectations. Directed by Meher Ramesh, the film was produced by Aswini Dutt. With a price tag of more than Rs 40 crores, the film generated quite a lot of buzz due to its theme which was about Shakti Peethams and the star cast. Shakti is an ambitious film about an NSG commando who must safeguard the Home Minister’s daughter as she manages to escape from her house. She possesses a diamond capable of wielding great power. Meanwhile, plenty of people are on the lookout for the girl and the diamond and Shakti holds the key to put an age old battle to an end. The film garnered huge openings despite the World Cup fever thanks to Jr.NTR’s presence.
No.3 position at the box office..
Jr.NTR does not fit for the role which has three shades. He dances like a dream and is a delight to watch in the action sequences. Ileana looks ravishing and the duo’s chemistry sets the screen on fire in almost all the songs. Sameer Reddy’s cinematography and the production design are good.
For a film which is so ambitious in its scale, the blatant disregard for logic is alarming. Who would have thought of Pharaohs and other enemies attacking India in 1984! The much hyped Rudra’s character doesn’t make an overwhelming impact. The script is loosely written and poor characterization & silly dialogues for almost all the villains make it a disappointing watch. The film should have been lot better.
At the BOX OFFICE -
A CENTERS - Below Average
B CENTERS - Flop
C CENTERS - Flop
Trade verdict: Disaster
After Teenmaar its Mr.Perfect (Online Piracy)
Power Star Pawan Kalyan Teen Maar earned positive response from the audience and also good reviews from critics. Teen Maar has rocked the box office from the day of its release and stood top in collections record.Now as per the latest reports Teen Maar collections were pulled back due to few reasons one of them are Online quality piracy.
Indian Telugu film Mr. Perfect, starring Prabhas and Kajal Aggarwal. Sri Venkateshwara Creations releases Mr. Perfect Telugu movie worldwide on April 22, 2011. Even this movie received Mixed response from the audience, But its piracy is out in less than 2days time.
Even jr.Ntr's Sakthi a high budget film in Telugu industry was released and in just 1 day of its release the Online Print was released .
Don’t Know whether Tollywood will reach bollywood in any category, but Tollywood piracy people crossed Bollywood by bringing out movie piracy DVD prints in less than three days time.. :(
Is Nagarjuna Unhappy About '100% Love'
The proudest moment for any father is when he sees the success of his children. But right now, it appears that Nagarjuna seems to be a little unhappy. The reason for that is the new movie of his son Naga Chaitanya. Yes, we are talking about the film ‘100 Percent Love’ which is gearing up to hit the screens on May 5th.
Sources close to Nag reveal that he is slightly skeptical about the success of the film after having a look at the rushes. Apparently, the film is directed by Sukumar and though he is known for his brilliance, sometimes its crosses the line and this will tend to confuse the general audience. They have already tasted Sukumar’s ‘Paicham’ in movies like ‘Jagadam’ ‘Arya 2’.
For now, the good side is that the hoardings and teasers look quite vibrant and creative. On the other hand, Chaitu’s look and Tamannah’s natural sex appeal is positive. But given Nag’s thoughts, it is also heard that he has sent few feelers among his circles not to expect much from this movie. Let us see what happens…
Sources close to Nag reveal that he is slightly skeptical about the success of the film after having a look at the rushes. Apparently, the film is directed by Sukumar and though he is known for his brilliance, sometimes its crosses the line and this will tend to confuse the general audience. They have already tasted Sukumar’s ‘Paicham’ in movies like ‘Jagadam’ ‘Arya 2’.
For now, the good side is that the hoardings and teasers look quite vibrant and creative. On the other hand, Chaitu’s look and Tamannah’s natural sex appeal is positive. But given Nag’s thoughts, it is also heard that he has sent few feelers among his circles not to expect much from this movie. Let us see what happens…
Pawan Kalyan’s Shadow begins in May
Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming film which has been tentatively titled Shadow, will go on floors in the second week of May. The film’s shooting will begin in Kolkata. Sarah Jane Dias is playing the lead role and it’s her first Telugu film. Another actress is playing an important role in the film. Sesh Adavi is said to have bagged another important role.
Vishnuvardhan is directing the film and it’s his firstdirect Telugu film. He had earlier directed films like Billa and Sarvam in Tamil. The film’s going to be jointly produced by Sangha Mitra Arts and Arka Media banner by Neelima Tirumalasetti and Shobu Yarlagadda. Yuvan Shankar Raja is going to compose the music and Abburi Ravi has penned the dialogues. Rahul Koda has written the script while P S Vinod isthe cinematographer. Sreekar Prasad is the editor.
Megastar offers condolences to Sathya Sai Baba
Megastar chiranjeevi expressed his deepest condolences to Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. He gave a statement to the public of AndraPradesh about the relation between him and the spiritual guru.
Hollywood actor Stephen Segal, A very good friend of Megastar once called him over the phone to talk about the visit to satya sai baba in 1995 and requested him to do the need full, and chiranjeevi did the arrangements accordingly. when Stephen visited Baba he was questioned about chiru sending him and was enquired why chiranjeevi did not come. Chiranjeevi was shocked after he came to know about the incident and after that Chiru had baba in his dream but ignored it.
And in his visit to baba in the year 1996 along with his family he was welcomed by baba and chiru wa taken aback when baba enquired why he did not make it here eve though he came in the dream and asked him to come. Chiru also said that after the visit his issues about flim career were cleared. Chiru also said that the death of the saint has shattered him and expressed his hope over Sai baba rebirth for the service to the mankind.
The body of spiritual guru has been kept at prasanthi nilayam for the sake of devotees and its going to be cremated on Wednesday morning at 9:30 am at the same place. Sachin tendulkar visited prasanti nilayam and was down with tears. Actress Anjali Devi and Singer P Suseela were among the others who visited the Body of the Saint.
Telugu Cinema Union Workers Strike called off
The Telugu Film Industry Union Workers Strike which has been going on from the past 15 days has been called off on Monday. After some heated discussion between the workers and the producers council at last the issue has been sorted out in the presence of director Dasari Narayana Rao The union workers and Producers Council have signed papers regarding the 32% hike on the present pay.
At first some union workers from 4 Fields did not agree the 32% hike and fought against it but after a series if discussions with the producers council they have agreed to the hike in the pay. And considering the work pressure of unions facing issue with the 32% hike producer council has agreed to enhance the pay which is variable up to 50%.
So from today films which are waiting for the strike can go ahead with there shoot regularly from today.
At first some union workers from 4 Fields did not agree the 32% hike and fought against it but after a series if discussions with the producers council they have agreed to the hike in the pay. And considering the work pressure of unions facing issue with the 32% hike producer council has agreed to enhance the pay which is variable up to 50%.
So from today films which are waiting for the strike can go ahead with there shoot regularly from today.
Gabbar Singh sensational dialogue
Harish Shankar is working on Gabbar Singh’s script for Pawan Kalyan and this movie is planned to go on floors from august 2011.
Harish wrote powerful dialogues for Mirapakaay movie and thats why he was selected to direct Gabbar Singh.
One of the powerful dialogues he wrote for Pawan Kalyan in Gabbar Singh goes like this … ‘Life lo renDu vishayAllO jAgrattagA unDAli.. nAtO mATlADETappuDu, nAtO pOTlADETappuDu (à°²ైà°«్ à°²ొ à°°ెంà°¡ు à°µిà°·à°¯ాà°²్à°²ో à°œాà°—్à°°à°¤్తగా à°‰ంà°¡ాà°²ి.. à°¨ాà°¤ో à°®ాà°Ÿ్à°²ాà°¡ేà°Ÿà°ª్à°ªుà°¡ు, à°¨ాà°¤ో à°ªోà°Ÿ్à°²ాà°¡ేà°Ÿà°ª్à°ªుà°¡ు)‘.
Dum maro Dum- Only on Drugs REVIEW BY "RAHUL PULI"
Rating: 3/5
Banners: Ramesh Sippy Entertainment, Fox Star Studios
Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Aditya Pancholi, Bipasha Basu, Rana Daggubati
Music: Pritam Chakraborty
Cinematography: Amit Roy
Director: Rohan Sippy
Producer: Ramesh Sippy
Release Date: April 22, 2011
While Abhishek Bachchan is taking his litmus test owing to his string of flops, it is also the debut of our Daggubati Rana in Bollywood. Let us see how much ‘Dum’ the film has got
Story:
Set on the backdrop of Goa, the story is about how drugs have taken over the paradise city and the increased presence of drug mafia.
Here comes ACP Vishnu Kamath (Abhishek) who decides to clean up the place. On the other hand, there is the social celebrity Lorsa Biscuita (Aditya Pancholi) who in the garb of social service runs a big drug cartel.
Caught in between the clash of Vishnu and Biscuit is DJ Joki (Rana) whose girlfriend Zoe (Bipasha) now stays with Biscuit, Lorie (Prateik) who aspires to go abroad and study but gets caught taking drugs. The search is on for one Michael Barbossa, the kingpin of this drug ring. Who is Michael Barbossa? What happens to everyone’s life forms the rest of the story.
Performances:
Abhishek Bachchan has come up with a strict performance and though there are those blank expressions, he makes his presence felt.
Daggubati Rana can be called the hero of the film. His screen time is longer than Abhishek, he has a significant role in the entire story and he gets to have the hot Bipasha. Performance wise, his stiff expressions still carry. He is yet to get that versatility of expressions on his face. Otherwise, his screen presence is good. He may get another chance on Bollywood screen for his great looks.
Bipasha Basu is seductive as usual and she does her bit as required.
Aditya Pancholi was handsome as usual and though his presence as the baddie doesn’t give that impact, he has given a sincere performance.
Prateik Babbar was apt, Govind Namdeo was great, Gantois Gomes was neat, Anaitha Nair was sweet. Deepika Padukone’s item song was not up to the hype. Vidya Balan’s cameo was brief but graceful.
Highlights:
* Abishek Bachan
* Cinematography
* Dialogues
* First half
* Scene compositions
Drawbacks:
* Dragged second half
* No impacting scenes
* No character has significance
Analysis:
The basic plot of the film reminds us of the exceptional thriller ‘Usual Suspects’. However, the makers were clever in switching the characters here and there, changing the script with additional characters.
On the good side, the film was stylish, glossy and attempts to give some reality bites of Goa. On the flip side, the film passes off without any gripping moments or sequences that can strike a chord with the hearts of the audience.
Editing was much needed during the second half and if the film was trimmed there, it would have created good impact. But still, the attempt was novel, the essence was appreciable, the presentation was effective. At the box office, this will appeal to the multiplex audience so if word of mouth publicity goes strong, it can reach profit zone.
Bottomline: SUPERB MOVIE
'Mr Perfect'-Konchem Defect REVIEW BY "RAHUL PULI"
Rating: 2.5/5
Banner: Sri Venkateshwara Creations
Cast: Prabhas, Kajal, Taapsee, K Vishwanath, Prakashraj, Sayaji Shinde, Nasser, Murali Mohan, Brahmanandam, Raghu Babu, Master Bharat etc
Music: Devisri Prasad
Cinematography: Vijay K Chakravarthy
Editing: Marthand K Venkatesh
Director: Dasaradh
Producer: Dil Raju
Release date: 22/04/2011
Prabhas is back and after almost a year. He paired up with Kajal and it is also a crucial big budget venture for producer Dil Raju. Let us see how perfect this gets..
Story
Vicky (Prabhas) who lives in Australia grows with a rule that he would never compromise for anything he doesn’t like. Given his practical thinking, he wants everything to be perfect, even in relationships. The marriage of his sister gets him to India and here he meets Priya, daughter of his father’s friend (Murali Mohan). As such, Vicky’s father (Nasser) wants him to get married to Priya.
Initially, both Vicky and Priya feel repulsive but in no time, Priya starts falling in love. She begins to change herself to suit Vicky’s life and thoughts. However, when the moment comes, Vicky gives his practical outlook and returns to Australia.
Here, he meets Maggi (Taapsee) through a competition and feels she is the perfect one. How perfect is Maggi for Vicky? How true is Priya’s love for Vicky? How correct is Vicky in his thoughts? All this forms the rest of the story.
Performances
Prabhas has given a decent performance. He scores in his outfits and timing of dialogues but he should have reduced the mannerism of keeping his hand in pant pocket in almost all scenes, might look like fashion and style but felt like an overdose.
Kajal Agarwal is expressively beautiful and is drop dead gorgeous in sarees. She is a visual treat to the audience and steals few more hearts with her endearing smiles. Performance wise, she was apt.
Taapsee looks hot and fits the bill rightly given her character. The dubbing suited her expressions and she fills the glamour quotient.
K Vishwanath was elegant, Prakashraj was matured, Sayaji Shinde was noisy, Nasser was natural, Brahmi tried to bring few smiles, Raghu Babu was jarring, Master Bharat was regular. The ladies did their bit to support.
Highlights
* Prabhas- Kajal screen chemistry
* Locations and cinematography
* Costumes
* Theme of the film
* Screenplay
Drawbacks
* Second half
* Weak emotional scenes
* Overdose of moral preaching
Analysis:
The film comes across as a clean, family entertainer and the intention of the makers must be appreciated. Their attempt to reiterate the values of love, life, relationships in today’s world is acknowledged. However, dealing with such human subjects requires humane feel and a deft handling of the script, that was missing here.
As such, the protagonist goes with the flow of destiny but there is nothing significant he does to perfect the situations. He is more on the receiving end most of the time. On the other hand, the idea of a girl willing to adapt herself like that was rather unconvincing (of course, finding a girl like that in today’s times is jackpot fortune).
First half comprises with good humor and flow of drama. And second half also continues in similar fashion recalling the blend of Santhosham and Bommarillu but with weak handling of emotions. Required emotion is not carried in the fag end of the film and hence it appeared weak.
The film deals with the understanding of relations between younger generation and the older ones. The plus point in the film is that all the songs are good with pleasing music and sensible lyrics. But all are situational songs and no duets are seen in this genre of film, surprisingly.
Having said that, the film appeals largely due to the conviction in the belief of love, sharing and how few things in life cannot be got merely by rational thinking. At the box office, this is a treat for the family audience and given the craze for Prabhas and Kajal, the openings will be strong. Overall, this would be anywhere between an average and profit grosser.
Bottomline:Only For family audience.
Review By Rahul Puli
Chiranjeevi enters into movies for Ramcharan
Megastar Chiranjeevi is busy with campaigning in Kadapa but he will be making time soon for movies.
Infact he hasn’t dedicated complete time for movies ever since Shankar Dada Zindabad released almost 4 years back.
His only appearance on screen after that was in Magadheera for one scene.
Since last year, he has been listening to stories for his 150th movie whenever he found time from prajarajyam party acitivites.
Now that his party is merged into congress, chiru is planning to involve himself in all departments of Ramcharan’s next project Rachcha, to make sure that it would be a definite hit.
Industry folks who have seen chiru’s involvement for his own movies like Indra, Tagore and then Chirutha say that , if he puts his heart into work, the movie will surely turn into a blockbuster hit.
Charan is still in miami, but his dad is preparing grounds for him to come and start his fourth movie without any hurdle.
Due to strike by few departments in industry, muhurtham of RACHCHA is postponed to may 2011.
Teenmaar collects 30 crores in first week
Pawan Kalyan rocks the box office again with his Teenmaar movie.
It opened in record number of theatres with maximum number of screenings on day one and already was into profit by end of first weekend.
Now, latest news is that the movie collected more than 30 crores in its first week run.
Teenmaar Collections in first week :
First Day Collections (Thursday): 9.4Crores(World Wide)
Second Day Collections (Friday): 4.8 Crores(World Wide)
Third Day Collections (Saturday): 5.2Crores(World Wide)
Fourth Day Collections (Sunday): 4.1Crores(World Wide)
Fifth Day Collections (Monday): 3.1Crores(World Wide)
Sixth Day Collections (Tuesday): 3.1Crores(World Wide)
Seventh Day Collections (Wednesday): 2.1Crores(World Wide)
Total First Week Collections : 30.1 Crores(World Wide)
Seema Tapakai audio launched
The audio of director G. Nageswara Reddy's Allari Naresh-Poorna starrer Seema Tapakai, produced by Malla Vijaya Prasad under the banner of Wellfare Creations, was released on April 18 in Hyderabad.
K.L. Narayana, Rajendra Prasad, Tanikella Bharani, Brahmanandam, Tanikella Bharani, AVS, Poorna, Nani, Sharawanand and L.B. Sriram were present. Madhura Entertainment has acquired the audio rights.
Talking at the occasion, Rajendra Prasad said, "The current trend in Telugu Cinema is encouraging. Films with a strong entertainment quotient have not only been appreciated but also clicked at the box office. I'm glad Naresh is doing more such films."
Allari Naresh said: "I grew up watching Rajendra Prasad and he is my inspiration. I have learnt a lot from him. Vandemataram Srinivas has composed some lilting numbers for the film. Almost all the songs are excellent and blend with the narrative." Producer Malla Vijaya Prasad said that Seema Tapakai is a complete entertainer which will be released in May.
K.L. Narayana, Rajendra Prasad, Tanikella Bharani, Brahmanandam, Tanikella Bharani, AVS, Poorna, Nani, Sharawanand and L.B. Sriram were present. Madhura Entertainment has acquired the audio rights.
Talking at the occasion, Rajendra Prasad said, "The current trend in Telugu Cinema is encouraging. Films with a strong entertainment quotient have not only been appreciated but also clicked at the box office. I'm glad Naresh is doing more such films."
Allari Naresh said: "I grew up watching Rajendra Prasad and he is my inspiration. I have learnt a lot from him. Vandemataram Srinivas has composed some lilting numbers for the film. Almost all the songs are excellent and blend with the narrative." Producer Malla Vijaya Prasad said that Seema Tapakai is a complete entertainer which will be released in May.
Interview with dil Raju
Tell us about the result of Gaganam?
We are 100% satisfied with the appreciation Gaganam got. It was a profitable venture for me. However, the profit was 50% of what I had expected.
Tell us about the genisis of Mr. Perfect?
The basic story idea was born out of the discussions I had with Sirivennela during the lyrics discussion for Parugu movie. I opined that Dasarath could do justice to this kind of script and called him. I asked him to work on this story idea. I liked the way Dasarath contributed to the story and wanted to make a film of 7 to 8 crores budget with a small hero. I explained the story idea casually to Prabhas when I met him. He asked me about the director and I told him that it was dasarath. Prabhas was not excited about the director. I asked Prabhas if would like to get a narration. He was in Malaysia to shoot for Billa (it was in the year 2008). I sent Dasarath across. Prabhas got excited about the first half and expressed doubts regarding a few aspects in the second half. We had worked on those aspects. Prabhas had returned to India in February of 2009, listened to the second half and okayed it.
Lot of my well-wishers and distributors questioned my judgment when I hired Dasarath to direct this film. I introduced several directors to film industry like Sukumar, Boyapati Seenu, Bommarillu Bhaskar, Vamsi Paidipally, Vasu Varma and Srikanth Addala. I liked the approach of Dasarath and wanted him to direct the movie. He has done complete justice to the script.
However, I had taken the best of technicians who worked for me in the past. Devi Sri Prasad composes music for my banner after a gap of 4 years (after Bommarillu). Abburi Ravi pens dialogues after Bommarillu in our banner. Vijay Chakravarthy who worked for my films like Bommarillu and Parugu has done cinematography. Peter Heins is composing fights.
Nobody had expectations on Mr. Perfect till the music was launched. The visuals and trailers have fetched lot of good will and craze in the market. The music composed by Devi Sri Prasad became an instant hit. People and distributors started taking notice of the film and there is very good buzz in the market for Mr. Perfect now.
How did you convince Prabhas who is an action hero with a youth/family drama like Mr. Perfect?
I had always made sure that I go against trend for big heroes in my banner. Ravi Teja has got his first family oriented film ‘Bhadra’ in our banner. NTR who is a huge mass star has done Brindavanam in our banner. Brindavanam proved that NTR can do family entertainers without hardcore mass elements. Gaganam is another example of having a film without song/heroine for romantic hero like Nagarjuna. Likewise, Prabhas will get a family oriented image after Mr. Perfect release.
Tell us about the music?
All songs in this movie are story-based. ‘Rao gari Abbai’ talks about the hero’s characterization. Cheliya is about heroine’s characterization. Dole Dole song is wedding song that speaks about our traditions. Akasam is an intense romantic song. ‘Lite Teesko’ is a fun-oriented song that happens in function and it has philosophy in it.
Tell us about the entertainment aspect of the movie?
There is lot of entertainment in the characterization of hero. Brahmanandam is there. There are many scenes in second half that provide entertainment. The conflict scenes between Prabhas and Prakash Raj are entertaining.
Is Mr. perfect a love story or a family story?
Mr. Perfect is a love story with a family orientation. There is some brilliant chemistry between Prabhas, Kajal and Tapsee. You will see on-screen romance in the most convincing way.
There is a talk that this movie is the reverse concept of Bommarillu?
Bommarillu majorly concentrates about the strange conflict between the ideal father and an ideal son. Mr. Perfect explores the conflict of career orientation and relationship (life partner) among the present day’s youth.
What is your gut feel about Mr. Perfect?
Mr. Perfect is going to be a very good family and youth entertainer for the summer of 2011. It will be liked by everybody. The girls will identify more with the concept of this film. This film is going to be a visual feast as 90% of it was shot in outdoor locations like Australia, Malaysia, Pollachi, Kerala, Ahobilam etc.
How is the business of the movie?
I sincerely feel that one shouldn’t produce a movie unless he is prepared to release it on his own. The days of table profit have gone. Buyers have become skeptical about big budget films. I am releasing the film on my own in most of the territories like Nizam, Uttarandhra, East Godari, Ceded and USA. All other territories are taken by my regular distributors.
Tell us about your future films?
I am currently doing ‘O My Friend’ with Siddharth, Shruti Hassan, Navadeep and Hansika Motwani in the main leads in the direction of Venu Sreeram. The first schedule of the film is complete and we plan to release it on 25 August. It will get delayed due to the current strike in Telugu film industry. I plan to release all my films within 6 months after takeoff unless they involve heavy action episodes.
Srikanth Addala (KBL fame) has prepared a script for a two-heroes film and it will takeoff soon. Vamsi Paidipally has prepared a story for a star
We are 100% satisfied with the appreciation Gaganam got. It was a profitable venture for me. However, the profit was 50% of what I had expected.
Tell us about the genisis of Mr. Perfect?
The basic story idea was born out of the discussions I had with Sirivennela during the lyrics discussion for Parugu movie. I opined that Dasarath could do justice to this kind of script and called him. I asked him to work on this story idea. I liked the way Dasarath contributed to the story and wanted to make a film of 7 to 8 crores budget with a small hero. I explained the story idea casually to Prabhas when I met him. He asked me about the director and I told him that it was dasarath. Prabhas was not excited about the director. I asked Prabhas if would like to get a narration. He was in Malaysia to shoot for Billa (it was in the year 2008). I sent Dasarath across. Prabhas got excited about the first half and expressed doubts regarding a few aspects in the second half. We had worked on those aspects. Prabhas had returned to India in February of 2009, listened to the second half and okayed it.
Lot of my well-wishers and distributors questioned my judgment when I hired Dasarath to direct this film. I introduced several directors to film industry like Sukumar, Boyapati Seenu, Bommarillu Bhaskar, Vamsi Paidipally, Vasu Varma and Srikanth Addala. I liked the approach of Dasarath and wanted him to direct the movie. He has done complete justice to the script.
However, I had taken the best of technicians who worked for me in the past. Devi Sri Prasad composes music for my banner after a gap of 4 years (after Bommarillu). Abburi Ravi pens dialogues after Bommarillu in our banner. Vijay Chakravarthy who worked for my films like Bommarillu and Parugu has done cinematography. Peter Heins is composing fights.
Nobody had expectations on Mr. Perfect till the music was launched. The visuals and trailers have fetched lot of good will and craze in the market. The music composed by Devi Sri Prasad became an instant hit. People and distributors started taking notice of the film and there is very good buzz in the market for Mr. Perfect now.
How did you convince Prabhas who is an action hero with a youth/family drama like Mr. Perfect?
I had always made sure that I go against trend for big heroes in my banner. Ravi Teja has got his first family oriented film ‘Bhadra’ in our banner. NTR who is a huge mass star has done Brindavanam in our banner. Brindavanam proved that NTR can do family entertainers without hardcore mass elements. Gaganam is another example of having a film without song/heroine for romantic hero like Nagarjuna. Likewise, Prabhas will get a family oriented image after Mr. Perfect release.
Tell us about the music?
All songs in this movie are story-based. ‘Rao gari Abbai’ talks about the hero’s characterization. Cheliya is about heroine’s characterization. Dole Dole song is wedding song that speaks about our traditions. Akasam is an intense romantic song. ‘Lite Teesko’ is a fun-oriented song that happens in function and it has philosophy in it.
Tell us about the entertainment aspect of the movie?
There is lot of entertainment in the characterization of hero. Brahmanandam is there. There are many scenes in second half that provide entertainment. The conflict scenes between Prabhas and Prakash Raj are entertaining.
Is Mr. perfect a love story or a family story?
Mr. Perfect is a love story with a family orientation. There is some brilliant chemistry between Prabhas, Kajal and Tapsee. You will see on-screen romance in the most convincing way.
There is a talk that this movie is the reverse concept of Bommarillu?
Bommarillu majorly concentrates about the strange conflict between the ideal father and an ideal son. Mr. Perfect explores the conflict of career orientation and relationship (life partner) among the present day’s youth.
What is your gut feel about Mr. Perfect?
Mr. Perfect is going to be a very good family and youth entertainer for the summer of 2011. It will be liked by everybody. The girls will identify more with the concept of this film. This film is going to be a visual feast as 90% of it was shot in outdoor locations like Australia, Malaysia, Pollachi, Kerala, Ahobilam etc.
How is the business of the movie?
I sincerely feel that one shouldn’t produce a movie unless he is prepared to release it on his own. The days of table profit have gone. Buyers have become skeptical about big budget films. I am releasing the film on my own in most of the territories like Nizam, Uttarandhra, East Godari, Ceded and USA. All other territories are taken by my regular distributors.
Tell us about your future films?
I am currently doing ‘O My Friend’ with Siddharth, Shruti Hassan, Navadeep and Hansika Motwani in the main leads in the direction of Venu Sreeram. The first schedule of the film is complete and we plan to release it on 25 August. It will get delayed due to the current strike in Telugu film industry. I plan to release all my films within 6 months after takeoff unless they involve heavy action episodes.
Srikanth Addala (KBL fame) has prepared a script for a two-heroes film and it will takeoff soon. Vamsi Paidipally has prepared a story for a star
Devi Sri Prasad Music Director for Ram Charan's Racha!!
Ram Charan, Sampath Nandi’s film is gearing up to hit the floors from 25th April. Tamanna will play female lead role in this movie. As per the sources Racha would be a mass entertainer with ample commercial elements. Previously, Ram Charan has worked out hard in Miami for a special look in the film.
Now, the latest buzz is the young sensation Devi Sri Prasad has been roped in as the music director for the film. Devi has recently scored music for Prabhas starrer Mr.Perfect and Naga Chaitanya starrer 100% Love and both the albums are earning positive buzz for Devi.
Previously, Devi Sri Prasad was roped into Merupu Project. But that project was cancelled due to heavy budget quoted by the director. So, lets wait and see how Devi composes music to Ram Charan's Racha
Now, the latest buzz is the young sensation Devi Sri Prasad has been roped in as the music director for the film. Devi has recently scored music for Prabhas starrer Mr.Perfect and Naga Chaitanya starrer 100% Love and both the albums are earning positive buzz for Devi.
Previously, Devi Sri Prasad was roped into Merupu Project. But that project was cancelled due to heavy budget quoted by the director. So, lets wait and see how Devi composes music to Ram Charan's Racha
Pawan Kalyan Teen Maar First Week Collections
Power Star Means – Box Office, that’s the definition and it’s been proved lots of times and it’s proved again with 'Teen Maar'.
Pawan Kalyan Teen Maar First Week Collections
Budget: 26 Crores
Screens: 1150
4000 Shows in single day
As per the latest reports from our sources as follows,
First Day Collections (Thursday): 9.4 Crores(World Wide)
Second Day Collections (Friday): 4.8 Crores(World Wide)
Third Day Collections (Saturday): 5.2 Crores(World Wide)
Fourth Day Collections (Sunday): 4.1 Crores(World Wide)
Fifth Day Collections (Monday): 3.1 Crores(World Wide)
Sixth Day Collections (Tuesday):Will update soon
Seventh Day Collections (Wednesday): Will update soon
Total First Five Days Collections : 26.6 Crores(World Wide)
First Week Teen Maar Collections more than Magadheera and Pokiri. New Record in Tollywood history.
Keep watching this space for more updates...
Pawan Becomes Michael Velayudham In Real Life?
Pawan Kalyan must be smiling to himself after the initial response to his latest film ‘Teen Maar’. Many are saying that his character Michael Velayudham is appealing and entertaining. However, after watching the film, they are now stating if Pawan is actually becoming one in real life just like the reel life character.
Apparently, things have been on a bumpy side when it comes to Pawan’s marital life. Initially, it took him years to get separated from his first wife Nandini to marry his lady love Renu Desai. Just when everything looked fine, the latest update is that even Renu has left him and the reasons for that is unknown.
In all this, buzz is that Pawan is vexed with the happenings. And after watching his film, few of the audience said “Looks like Pawan will become Michael Velayudham in real life and stay away from love, marriage etc in future. He is drifting from his typical Arjun Palwai nature in the film to Michael Velayudham..”
Apparently, things have been on a bumpy side when it comes to Pawan’s marital life. Initially, it took him years to get separated from his first wife Nandini to marry his lady love Renu Desai. Just when everything looked fine, the latest update is that even Renu has left him and the reasons for that is unknown.
In all this, buzz is that Pawan is vexed with the happenings. And after watching his film, few of the audience said “Looks like Pawan will become Michael Velayudham in real life and stay away from love, marriage etc in future. He is drifting from his typical Arjun Palwai nature in the film to Michael Velayudham..”
Ashwini Dutt Condemns London Gossip
Producer Ashwini Dutt has burnt his hands once again by coming up with the much hyped ‘Shakti’ and though the entire blame is on director Meher Ramesh for messing up, even Dutt became a victim of few gossips. Notable among them was that Dutt along with his family went to London unable to bear the torture of the distributors.
This news was making rounds in media circles strongly. However, the big producer has come into open for web media and reacted to it.
He has reportedly shared his thoughts with his close group and said “I feel anguished on hearing this news and condemn it strongly. I don’t run from anyone, all know who I am. Since I am answerable to all in money matters, I am able to stand like this in the film industry. I am in touch with distributors and they also know what I am. I pray the media don’t write like this and spoil my family reputation. I am openly saying whether the cinema is hit or flop, I will take responsibility. When we don’t have a problem why the media is creating trouble?” Dutt reiterated that he has not gone anywhere.
Jr. NTR's costly wedding card
Here comes the latest update on Young Tiger Jr. NTR's wedding to be held on May 6 at HITEX in Hyderabad!
Jr. NTR's wedding card, which was designed in Delhi at a whopping cost of Rs. 3000 per card, is in the form of a book, which starts with a cover page of Lord Vinayaka, followed by the photos of his great grandparents.
The next page consists of the wedding invitation in Telugu along with the pictures of his grandparents late NTR and Basavatarakam. This is followed by the English version where the entire Nandamuri clan finds mention.
It is said that the special card was designed according to the suggestions given by Jr. NTR's father Nandamuri Hari Krishna. Jr. NTR has already begun to invite the guests and friends personally. On Monday, he went to invite "Megastar Chiranjeevi", SuperStar Krishna, Krishnam Raju, producer Ramesh Prasad and director Raghavendra Rao. He also invited Raja Mouli and Vinayak.
Distributors Attack on Shakthi Producer
Recently released magnum opus film of Jr.NTR’s “Shakthi” was a damp squid at box-office. As the producer of this film Aswini Duth has disposed the areas on recoverable advance basis to the various distributors in Andhra Pradesh as district wise. Today it is learnt that one distributor of Sri Venkateswara Rao of LVR Films, West Godavari attacked the production house of Aswini Duth along with the exhibitors of the area for the immediate recovery of their money paid. Usually Distributor will pay the amounts what they have fixed to the Producers before the release of the picture. Distributor will collect some advances from the Exhibitors (Theatre owners). When the picture got flop, exhibitors demands for the recovery of their money, then distributor demands Producers for the recovery. It is a chain reaction in the film industry. So this is a start of one Distributor and will continue by all other distributors soon. Looks like Aswini Duth is in high time pressure!
Pawan Kalyan's 'G-S' Magic After 'TM'
His presence onscreen is rare and offscreen also, he makes his absence felt. That’s Pawan Kalyan for you and right now, he is riding high with his ongoing venture ‘Teen Maar’. As a result, Pawan’s other venture ‘Gabbar Singh’ is getting good demand. It is heard that distributors are already calculating on how to make it work for profits.
As such, with ‘Teen Maar’ they felt happy with the strong weekend openings. Eventually, it got some disturbances in the later days. Anyhow, the expectations are high on ‘Gabbar Singh’ and given the fact that this is also a remake of the Bollywood blockbuster ‘Dabangg’, it has become an additional plus point.
In all this, the cine folks say that Harish Shankar the director is a lucky person. As per the estimations, if the film has more than average content, it will prove to be a super hit at the box office. With the commercial masala involved in ‘Dabangg’ and Harish’s ability to churn out potboilers, ‘Gabbar Singh’ might spell magic.
Chiranjeevi's Personal 'Rachcha' Banda
Reading the headline might make you think it is a government program and given Chiranjeevi’s desperation to be part of Congress, it might sound apt. However, what we are talking about is Ramcharan’s new project which has been titled as ‘Rachcha’ and it is heard that Chiru has begun to involve in the project big time.
Sources reveal Chiru is taking personal interest in everything right from cast, crew and he is taking his time at leisure to ensure everything is right. Since Chiru’s involvement looks deep in the film, those associated with the project reveal that it will rock.
After the debacle of ‘Orange’ and the bouts of depression that Ramcharan had to go through because of that, it is heard that Chiranjeevi is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that ‘Rachcha’ creates a Rachcha at the box office and bounces his son into the main track. Let us hope his personal program brings some success then.
Its a Testing Time For "CHIRU"
Its testing time now for Chiranjeevi, whose programme for campaigning in Kadapa by-elections has been finalised by congress high command.Chiranjeevi’s tour programme was finalised in a meeting between him and the chief minister on Saturday. Kiran Kumar is hopeful that Chiranjeevi would be able to rally the large number of Balija voters in the district to vote for Congress candidates D L Ravindra Reddy and Y S Vivekananda Reddy.According to sources, Chiranjeevi will tour the constituencies in two rounds. In the first, he will kick off his campaign by taking part in the Urs of Ameenpir dargah in Kadapa on April 20 and then cover the nearby segments for the next two days. He is expected to participate in 10 to 15 roadshows during his campaign. The second round will be during the last days of the campaign for the bypolls which are scheduled to be held on May 8.In contrast to the aggressive roadshows by YSR Congress president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, the ruling party is visibly lagging behind in the campaign. Jagan has been touring the district at least for the past six months on one pretext or the other, while the Congress campaign has begun only now.Except the district leaders, the party has no star to enthuse the Congress workers who are mostly with Jagan till now. “In the district where nothing except the writ of YSR worked in the past five years leading to the disappearance of leaders from both the Congress and Telugu Desam, the party is in dire need of a star,” said a Congress leader.Realising that no Congress leader either from New Delhi or Hyderabad can sway the voters in its favour, the party has roped in Chiranjeevi to mobilise the people.In fact, Chiranjeevi wanted to campaign in the bypolls as a Congress leader, but the formal merger of Prajarajyam with the Congress has not yet been completed.Chiranjeevi is expected to concentrate on the 1.3 lakh Balija voters in the Kadapa LS constituency. The equivalent of Kapus (to which community Chiranjeevi belongs) in Rayalaseema, the Balijas are traditional rivals of the Reddy community and YSR had ensured that the Balijas stayed marginalised during his tenure, claimed local PRP sources.
“Chiranjeevi will assure the Balijas that in the post-YSR Congress, they will be given their due recognition,” said the sources. Apart from Chiranjeevi, PRP leader and Balija leader C Ramachandraiah has also been roped in by the Congress to campaign in the bypolls.
Ramachandraiah said he has already started campaigning. “Mydukur, Duvvur, Badvel, Kalasapadu, Kadapa town, Pulivendula, Vempalli and Chakrayapeta are areas where Balijas are in big numbers. In the 2009 elections, PRP candidate Khaleel Basha managed to secure 63,000 votes without any significant campaigning,” Ramachandraiah said. This time around, our aim is to mobilise at least 80 per cent of the Balija votes for the Congress in the bypolls, he added.
TeenMaar collects 23.5 Crores Worlwide in just "4" days
As per the latest reports from our sources as follows,
First Day Collections (Thursday): 9.4 Crores(World Wide)
Second Day Collections (Friday): 4.8 Crores(World Wide)
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Third Day Collections (Saturday): 5.2 Crores(World Wide)
Fourth Day Collections (Sunday): 4.1 Crores(World Wide)
Total four days collections: 23.5 Crores(World Wide)
Victory Venkatesh Insulted
When it comes to top league stars, they carry a certain image and profile in the society. So, it is natural that they expect others to be aware of who they are. However, victory Venkatesh had a bitter pill to digest recently when his profile was given wrongly and that too by the media on a national channel.
Well, all this was happening at the recent IPL cricket match between the Deccan Chargers and Kings XI Punjab at Uppal stadium in Hyderabad. It is known that Venky is an avid cricket buff and he was there cheering for the Hyderabad team. Now, one of the channel anchors took few minutes from Venky and spoke to him.
While the talk was on, Venky’s name flashed on the TV screen and below was given ‘Singer and Actor’. This caught the attention of many and they were embarrassed to see how little few people know about Venky. And with a professional media avenue making a blunder by calling Venky a singer, many said it was an insult. Wonder what victory Venkatesh has to say to this.
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