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.

Ram Charan Working @ Gym For his New Sexy Look (Photos)

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 (లైఫ్ లొ రెండు విషయాల్లో జాగ్రత్తగా ఉండాలి.. నాతో మాట్లాడేటప్పుడు, నాతో పోట్లాడేటప్పుడు)‘.

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