Screen Talk: 'Asin Has Nothing Big'

Asin went to Bollywood from down south and many are assuming that she made it very big there by acting beside Salman Khan.

When asked about the south Indian heroines and their careers making big, Mukesh Bhatt answered, “Has she made it big???”. He paused for a while to make the double meaning post into the heads of listeners. Then he explained, “No heroine if acted beside Aamir or Salman can be called ‘big’. Asin has no big role in the film ‘Ready’ not her look was stunningly beautiful. No heroine for that matter can be called ‘big’ by acting with big heroes. They have to pick up some performance oriented roles and show muscle in performance”.

That is the fate of Asin in Bollywood now folks.

Tamannah's Naughty Act On 'First Night'

The noted starlet Tamannah might appear as an innocent and gullible girl onscreen but offscreen, there have been many instances wherein cine folks revealed her toughness. However, this time another side of Tamannah got revealed and this is more on the naughty side.

Well, it is heard that the Kollywood actor Karthi and Tamannah are very good friends. Recently, Karthi got married and on the eve of his first night, sources say Tammu was busy sending funny SMS, naughty messages etc. It is heard that Karthi answered them for a while and later switched off the mobile.

Those who heard this said “Karthi and Tamannah share very good vibes professionally and personally. And Tamannah who is usually very cold has found good company in Karthi that’s why her mischievous nature is being revealed. Let us hope she knows where to draw the line or else Ranjini (Karthi’s wife) might raise her eyebrows.”

Dasari Declares War On Siddarth!!

Lately, it is being noticed that veteran Dasari Narayana Rao is not losing a single opportunity to give a piece of his mind to today’s stars. On the other hand, hero Siddarth has not made amends to his ways of picking up fights with the media or rolling out derogatory statements.

Now, the paths of both have crossed. It is heard that Dasari has decided to involve in the controversy wherein Sidz tweeted on electronic media few weeks back. The comment read - "3rd grade 'N'ews channels will sell their families to make up an hour of TV. Clarifying their garbage & lies is not worth our time. Ignore!".

This didn’t go sweetly with the Film Newscasters Association of Electronic Media (FNAEM). Apparently, they complained to Movie Artists Association (MAA) but then it is heard that the MAA president Murali Mohan downplayed it saying it was not specific towards Telugu media. Even a letter sent to producers council and to Dil Raju who is doing a film with Sidz yielded no results, as per sources.

So now, the FNAEM has approached Dasari and it is heard that the Darsakaratna is quite serious. He has reportedly spoken to Murali Mohan and demanded an apology from Siddarth. Sources also say Dasari spoke very strictly with Dil Raju and warned that if Sidz doesn’t apologise, he will make it a national issue. Dasari reportedly indicated that if the statement was not meant for Telugu media then it is insulting the National media.

The industry folks say that if Siddarth doesn’t wake up and reacts atleast now, he is sure to face trouble in the future and also his career. There is also a talk that the FNAEM is planning to approach the Human Rights Commission regarding this. Let us see what happens.

Ram Charan Tej – Allu Arjun Business Strategies!!

The two successors from mega family – Allu Arjun and Ram Charan Tej do have certain equations when it comes to films, though they occasionally admitted that there is competition in home for them both. Well, the same gets evident when the track records of the two are given a peek. Bunny claimed a bumper hit with Puri Jagannadh via Desamuduru (2007), who then grandly introduced Charan with Chirutha the same year. The flick served him as perfect launch pad as the successor of megastar Chirajeevi.

Later, Arjun bagged a runaway hit with ‘Bommarillu’ Bhaskar in the form of Parugu (2008), which got him the Filmfare as Best Actor apart from Nandi Special Jury Award. This followed the release of Cherry’s Orange with ‘Bommarillu’ Bhaskar, which unfortunately failed to sink well with the viewers. The stylish star worked wonders with VV Vinayak as a warrior in Badrinath released recently, which stood among the Top-3 Telugu films of the decade as regards grossing huge opening collections. And now, the mega power star is in discussions with Vinayak with regard to their next project to be produced by DVV Danayya and to hit the floors in September. Hope, you got the business strategy that the two stars share, by now.

Nagarjuna Waited 2 Hours For Rajamouli

Given the success streak with which director S S Rajamouli has been shaping his career, he has become the hot property for many actors and producers. Now, it is heard that even Nagarjuna had his eyes on Rajamouli. Sources say Nag’s strong desire is to have one film for his son Naga Chaitanya under the direction of Rajamouli.

Apparently, Nag’s belief is that with Chaitu getting polished under the tough taskmaster, his range will grow into the top league. Recently, it is heard that Nag called up Rajamouli to discuss about a possible project. Sources say Nag waited for two hours to receive Rajamouli’s call.

Finally, Rajamouli called and said no. The director reportedly stated that his diary is full till 2014 due to various film assignments and other obligations. However, it is heard that Nag is determined to have Rajamouli for Chaitu within the next year or so. But then, that’s how Rajamouli’s demand is. So let us see what happens..

A R Rahman's Tension For Money

When it comes to money, even the biggest and richest people tend to get possessed and tensed. Something like that has reportedly happened with the Chennai Mozart A R Rahman. Our sources from Chennai reveal that Rahman went through few rounds of panic, thanks to few money issues.

The Chennai source revealed “All works of the film ‘Rana’ got delayed due to ill health of superstar Rajinikanth. As a result, Rahman’s payment instalment was not cleared by director K S Ravi Kumar. But Rahman forced Ravi Kumar to pay since he had commitments.”

He added “The tension was that whether the project will happen or not as Rahman did major part of the work and he had to pay his team and other technicians. Anyhow… since the project is taking off, the producer released the payment. Even he was also tensed but now all is okay, thanks to Rajini sir showing interest in doing the film.”

Shraddha Das Says Sorry To Varun Sandesh

Till sometime back, news was making rounds that Shraddha Das was having a live-in with Varun Sandesh. Now, it is heard that she has bid goodbye to him. Shraddha became friends with Varun when she was his second heroine in the film ‘Maro Charitra’.

Eventually, it is heard that this developed into a live-in relationship. But given the latest drugs incident and Varun’s name in it, gossips are making rounds that Shraddha is distancing herself from Varun. Recently, there was also news that both were serious about getting married to each other and knowing the sound financial background of Shraddha, even Varun’s parents were reportedly positive with it.

But with the drugs affair coming out, it is heard that Shraddha doesn’t want to take a risk with Varun. So now, the talk is she has bid goodbye to her ‘special’ friendship with Varun.

One Telugu film producer gets bail, another one denied

A local court today granted bail to Tollywood (Telugu film industry) producer Ch Kalyan in two cheating cases, however, dismissed the bail plea of another film producer Singanamala Ramesh Babu in a case of fraud. Kalyan and Ramesh Babu (presently under judicial custody in a jail here), who were last month arrested by the Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department(CID) from Chennai, were facing charges of cheating, criminal breach of trust and criminal intimidation regarding DVD and VCD rights of Telugu film 'Komaram Puli', produced in the name of Kanaka Ratna Movies, owned by Singanamala Ramesh and partnered by Kalyan's Balaji Colour Labs in Jubilee Hills. The duo was also facing similar charges of "failing" to give the DVD and VCD rights of 'Kaleja' movie, despite taking amounts from the complainants, CID officials said. The XII Additional Chief Metropolitan Court, today granted bail to Ramesh and Kalyan in these two cases, CID Special Public Prosecutor Ajay Kumar told PTI. The court, however denied bail to Ramesh Babu in the case relating to a Rs 14.69-crore "fraud", committed by him, along with absconding Bhanu Kiran (who is the prime accused in the murder case of Maddelacheruvu Suryanarayana Reddy alias Suri). The court agreed to the contention of the defence, which said that both the (cheating) cases pertain to civil transactions and that Ramesh and Kalyan were unnecessarily linked to the cases. "There was no question of criminal intimidation and they were willing to pay remaining due amount," the defence counsel had earlier argued seeking their bail. However, the CID had opposed to their bail saying further investigation in the case was on and it was verifying certain documents relating to the case. If they are enlarged on bail they may threaten the witnesses and tamper with the evidence, the CID, which is investigating all the three cases, said. PTI VVK NP

Venkatesh to Remake Golmaal 3 in Telugu

Family entertainers and comedy entertainers are the two genres in which Victory Venkatesh had more luck than others. His comedy entertainers like ‘Nuvvu Naaku Nachav’, ‘Malleeswari’, ‘Namo Venkatesa’ etc were highly successful films in his career. He now seems to focus more on the genre. Buzz is that he is planning to remake the Bollywood block buster ‘Golmaal 3’ in Telugu.

The Hindi version of ‘Gomaal 3’ stars Ajay Devgan, Arshad Warsi and Tusshar Kapoor in the lead roles. Sources say that Srikanth will play one of the lead roles along with Venkatesh in Telugu. Both Venkatesh and Srikanth had acted in few movies earlier.

According to the source, Telugu remake will be directed by Sreenu Vytla, who earlier directed the comedy entertainer ‘Namo Venkatesa’ with Venkatesh. More details about the project will be announced soon.

Venkatesh is currently working for the film ‘Ganga–The Bodygurad’, which is again the remake of super hit Malayalam flick ‘Bodyguard’.

Music Director Anil Murdered?

Anil.R, who was shot to fame as music director with the film ‘Gamyam’, passed away in the first week of May and that was known for all.

It was told that he breathed his last due to heart failure, after a dinner at his fiancée Shalini’s residence. But almost after 2 months, shocking news has seen light today. Several suspicions lingered in the minds of family members of Anil and approached police with certain doubts. The police have taken out the buried body of Anil and carried postmortem. Surprisingly, a deep head injury was identified. And his stomach was dry and no signs of food intake were observed.

But the fiancée’s family members said that he spent time having dinner and after that went downstairs to get into the car but suddenly fallen down on Shalini’s shoulder due to heart failure.

The postmortem report is clashing with the statements of Shalini and her family members. Police started interrogation and the actual reason for murdering Anil will be known shortly. The major suspect is Shalini as of now.

Mega Heroes fighting for Samantha!

With her gorgeous looks and sensuous figure, sexy beauty Samantha is not only luring common audiences, but also her colleagues. Two top heroes from Mega family are currently fighting for this pretty babe, say sources.

According to grapevine, Mega powerstar Ram Charan and Stylish Star Allu Arjun are planning to do a multi-starrer flick this year. Under the direction of Vamsi Paidipalli, this huge budgeted flick is shaping up for a start in mid september. Reports reveal that Charan and Bunny are insisting the director to cast Samantha beside each individual sides. Both heroes are said to be very eager to act with the petite beauty. Silliest part of the argument is that for one character the hot girl becomes sister and that is the reason behind the mega fight. What remains to be noted is that Samantha is already facing rumors that she is moving close with Vamsi Paidipalli all the time. Will Vamsi agree to share his girlfriend with one?

Sony Television to buy ETV networks for whopping Cost!!

Indian entertainment television major – Sony Television is learnt to be buying 11 of the 12 channels of ETV for a whopping Rs 2,600 crore! Multi Screen Media (MSM) is overlooking the administration of Sony Television in India, while the parent company is in Los Angeles. Owned by Ramoji Rao, ETV channels are operating in several languages including Telugu, Marathi, Bangla, Oriya, Gujarati and Kannada among others. As of now, channels like Sony TV, SAB TV, Set Max, Sony PIX, AXN and Animax are being operated under Sony Television. However, the deal would further strengthen Sony Television in the market, thus placing it as tough competitor for the other entertainment channels like STAR and ZEE. Post-deal, Ramoji Rao will be left with only ETV2 (news channel) and Eenadu daily.

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Ganesh Babu plans Pawan Kalyan – Puri Jagannadh movie


Puri Jagannadh, who was struggling as assistant director to Krishna Vamsi, got his first break as director with Pawan’s movie Badri in the year 2000.
Now, he has become one of the most soughted directors after his hit with Amitabh in hindi.
Producer Ganesh Babu was asked by PCC chief, Botsa Satyanarayana to make a political movie based on his lifestory with Pawan in lead role.
Now, Ganesh Babu has approached Puri Jagannadh to sign this project and direct Pawan Kalyan in 2012 second half.
Puri has planned Mr.Businessman movie with Abishek Bachchan in hindi and Mahesh Babu in telugu and also planned Idiot 2 with Raviteja.
But if he gets positive nod from Pawan soon, he is willing to start this movie immediately after finish Mahesh’s movie in 2012 summer.

This director – Hero combination was supposed to materialise in 2009 itself. Lets hope it works out atleast in 2012.

Vikram’s next A Commercial Entertainer

Having enacted experimental roles consecutively, versatile Vikram is understood to have been eager for a commercial hit now on. The actor claimed a blockbuster last with Shankar’s Aparichitudu (Anniyan in Tamil released in 2005) and Lingusamy’s Bheema (2008). He however, got himself restrained more to unconventional films like Mallanna (Kanthaswamy in Tamil) and Villain (Raavanan), which of course didn’t go down well with the audiences and the trade pundits. His latest Naanna (Deiva Thirumagal) is again an off-beat movie, which seems to be made for bagging an award.

Nevertheless, Vikram now is working for Suseenthiran’s Rajapattai, which is an action flick starring Deeksha Seth and Mitrha Kurian in the lead roles. This is followed by Karikalan being helmed by LI Kannan and has Zarine Khan as heroine. The film is believed to be period-cum-contemporary drama blended with the necessary masala factors. Also, he is said to have signed two more projects that promise commercial viability. Well, money too matters at the end of the day!

Telugu Movie: Mahesh Babu Dookudu audio leaked?

Rumor mills are abuzz that upcoming film of Mahesh Babu, Dookudu audio is leaked on the net prior to the release. Mahesh fans are worried to know the news as it would kill the curiosity and also might do damage to the business of the audio.

One of the producers of Dookudu Anil Sunkara condemned these rumors and said that Dookudu audio isn’t leaked. He gave assurance to fans that the audio has come out so well and nothing is leaked and will not be until the audio hits the stands officially.

Mahesh Babu knows the role of an audio in movie’s success and he launched the audio promos of Khaleja all by himself. For Dookudu too he will be the one to give the first taste of it. Thaman is the music director and Samantha is the heroine in Dookudu. Srinu Vytla directs it.

Reel Buzz: Piracy Comedy On Producer

Strange are the ways of few movie makers and more than the humour in their film, it is their acts in front of media that provide maximum entertainment. Right now, that seems to be the case with the producer of the film ‘Mayagadu’. His name is Yalamanchi Ravichand.

Recently, Ravichand expressed anguish that his movie got pirated and he will suffer loss. The cine folks who heard this said “No one can do piracy for this because it will result in loss of rs 10 per CD.” Even the piracy team has said no to it, as per sources.

They said “As such it is an old film made during the time of the late Mallikarjuna Rao. Chakri’s music is worst and this is a wonderful torture.” The film has finally hit the screens after ages and it is heard that audience is running away from theatres unable to take the harassment.

For some reason, the filmmakers/producers consider their products to be the best. That way Ravichand also came and ended up with a big dud. Dileep is the director and many are saying that he took Ravichand for a big ride. The film has Thottempudi Venu and Charmee in the lead.

'Nippu' Movie Shelved Forever?

It has been quite a while since the film ‘Nippu’ was announced. This was to have Ravi Teja as the hero while Gunasekhar was the director with YVS Chowdary being the producer. However, not one noise has been made after the announcement. Now, another update has arrived.

Sources say the film has been shelved forever and the reasons are yet to be known. Meanwhile, it is heard that Ravi Teja is showing interest to work with director Siva of ‘Shankham’ fame. Also, Ravi Teja is reportedly keen on commencing a project with the senior director Vamsi as well.

Mixed opinions are coming from filmnagar regarding this. One version is “Gunasekhar takes a long time to shape up the script that’s why the delay, the project may not be shelved.”

The other version is “YVS must be working out the budget and given his track record, he must be finding it difficult to get financiers, that could be the delay.” Well, the coming days will give a clear picture on this.

Allu Arjun joins the league of Chiranjeevi

While many still consider it to be a flop, Allu Arjun’s Badrinath has reached another milestone recently. The film has crossed 6 Cr share in Ceded. Only few films of actors like Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, Rajnikanth, Charan and Jr NTR have crossed this landmark figure before. Overall the film is the second highest grosser of the year after Mr Perfect. The high budget and selling price have been the movie’s downfall along with poor content which resulted in bad word of mouth and it’s because of those factors the film is still considered to be a flop by many.

Ramcharan is more aggressive than Chiranjeevi

Megafans have seen their hero Chiranjeevi become megastar and rule telugu cinema.
But he has always tried to project himself as a calm natured and well behaved person.
He is the one who came up in life by his Swayam Krushi and became Annayya for everyone who admired him.
His nature and acting skills have won him many fans but also few jealous enemies who always tried to take advantage of his soft nature and defame him and his family.
While megafans are enjoying these strong replies, frank and hard hitting nature of charan, seniors are scratching their heads on how to control him.

Ramcharan, jet-setting between Hawaii, Hyderabad and Sri Lanka, where he is currently shooting, the actor says he is surprised that one little comment has ended up making so much noise! “Frankly I think too much time is being wasted on trivial things,” says Charan.

But senior members of the fraternity are not taking kindly to this spunky new generation that loves to speak its mind. charan is not the only one who is stepping on toes once too often. The industrywallahs who’ve gotten used to the constant worship by yes men around them are rather irked with the likes of Rana, Siddharth, NTR Jr, who shoot their mouths without once being apologetic about it.

Charan admits that things are changing, and this time, for the better. “I think young people never spoke out against anything. It’s time they voiced their feelings and stopped taking things lying down. We have a right to opinion… Someone must start speaking up. That’s what’s happening right now.”

Will this create two new camps in Tollywood – the young and the old, constantly clashing on everything from ideas to ideals? “I don’t know if we should consider these as camps… The young and the old may be constantly clashing of late, yes. But then it’s not like everybody senior is out there to get us young guys! Like my dad (Chiranjeevi), Venky (Venkatesh), they are all senior. They don’t bother about such things. It’s just a few guys who are picking on us. I don’t think I want to give this anymore importance than it deserves,” he quips.

After attacking Dasari on twitter, young hero is defending his remarks saying there is nothing wrong in speaking with open mind.
“I think this is time for youngsters to express their opinions. There is nothing wrong in speaking with open mind. Someone should start it. That is what is happening right now. Though my dad is a senior hero, he never got into such things. He always encouraged young talent in the industry. There are only few seniors who are constantly trying to overpower us,” said Ramcharan inspiring the young heroes and megafans.

Happy Birthday : Natakireeti “Rajendra Prasad”

‘Natakireeti’ Rajendra Prasad has turned 55 years old today. Hailing from a middle class family in Nimmakuru, Krishna district, Rajendra Prasad had a penchant for acting since childhood that drove him to the glam world. After initial hiccups, he managed to debut with Sneham (1977) and play petty roles in many movies. Well then, director Vamsy’s flicks released in 1980-90s era like Chettu Kinda Pleader, Ladies Tailor, April 1st Vidudhala and et al made him the ‘king of comedy’. While portraying lead roles, he worked as character artiste and shared screen space with counterparts as well in a handful of movies such as Kshemamgavelli Labhamga Randi, Hitler, Family Circus, Aakasa Veedhilo, Maa Alludu Very Good, etc.

Rajendra Prasad has to his credit several hits like Brindavanam, Mr. Pellam, Appula Apparao, Aa Okkati Adakku, Kannayya Kittayya, etc. He proved his versatility by essaying performance-oriented roles like that in Madam (enacted a woman), Aa Naluguru and Mee Sreyobhilashi. Also, he sizzled in a Hollywood film Quickgun Murugan (2009), which got the attention of the world towards Telugu film industry. He was awarded with Nandi Award for Best Actor for Erra Mandaram (1991) and Aa Naluguru (2004) apart from being nominated for Filmfare Awards a couple of times. As of now, Rajendra Prasad is working for a film with director-producer K Kranthi Madhav under Sunshine Cinema banner and Krishna Vamsi’s Mogudu casting Gopichand and Tapsee.

Allu Arjun, Trivikram movie to start in Sep..?

Now Allu Arjun will be acting in a film directed by Trivikram Srinivas and this movie is expected to start in September. This movie is being produced by Danaiah who earlier made Desamuduru and Varudu with Arjun.

The suspense over this film still prevails as the heroine is not yet finalized. However, latest reports suggest that Samantha is likely to play Allu Arjun’s love interest in this movie.

Arjun will start working for Trivikram’s film which will be a quickie unlike Trivikram’s previous films. Rest of the star cast and technical crew is not at finalized. It will be done in the next few weeks before the movie hit the sets. Allu Arjun will be playing a uber cool guy with a happy go lucky kind of attitude.

MR.BEAN