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Kajal's

hot look

at Film fare T

here is no doubt that hot beauty Kajal Aggarwal has ability to grab the attention of audiences. Her one glimpse has ability to increase the heart beat of youngsters. Recently she attended the Film fare award function and flaunted her sexy body which grabbed several eyeballs. From 10 years she is working in film industry and now she is focusing in Bollywood as she is busy in her upcoming Bollywood movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do Lafzo Ke kahaniâ&#x20AC;?. She smoldered

on the red carpet in a hot pink colour Swapnil Shinde gown. The sleek center parted hair looked superb with the gown. Everyone was comparing her dressing style as seductive actress Bipasa Basu. As the event ended, the discussion started about her figure, according to few audiences she underwent for breast augmentation surgery because earlier she never exposed like it. The rumour will be floating around the media circle till Kajal will not give clarification.

THE PAIN YOU FEEL TODAY IS THE STRENGTH YOU FEEL TOMORROW. Murali Mohan Ravi

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CHARAN eyeing ‘Rocky Handsome’ remake

Why Baahubali 2

is Special for

Rajamouli?

reative film maker SS Rajamouli is busy in the shoot of his forthcoming historic and war saga “Baahubali 2” which is progressing at brisk pace in Kerala. It is the first time when Rajamouli is not revealing anything regarding the movie as he wants to keep everything under wrap. He has also given instruction to the cast and crews of the movie to not leak any detail. It is the special case for Rajamouli as audiences will get the answer 'why did

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ega hero Ram Charan is trying to grab the remake rights of forthcoming Bollywood movie “Rocky Handsome” in which John Abraham and Shruthi Hassan are playing the lead roles. The movie is scheduled to hit the theaters in March. The released posters and teasers have created lot of buzz and hype for the success of the movie. According to the sources, Charan is very impressed and decided to remake it in Telugu. Currently he is getting ready to join the set of his forthcoming remake of Tamil hit movie “Thani Oruvan” which will go on the floor next month and will be directed by Surender Reddy. If everything will go accordingly, then remake of “Rocky Handsome” will be another remake for Charan which will be started after the completion of ‘Thani Oruvan’ remake.

Kattappa kill Baahubali ?' which is not reveal by anyone till date. He wants to wrap the movie in very less time and release it by the end of this year or in early next year. According to Rajamouli, the second part of the movie will be emotional and with more grandeur. This time Rajamouli is targeting to enter his upcoming directorial venture ‘Baahubali 2’ in top three highest grosser movies in India of all times. He is confident on his work, content of the movie and performance of star casts Prabhas, Rana, Anushka, Tamannah and Ramya Krishna and expecting to make much bigger business than its prequel.

Why Tamanna

is unhappy? M

ilky beauty Tamannah Bhatia who has received lot of applause for her performance in Tollywood, Bollywood and Kollywood, is not happy with Telugu film makers. Tamannah is one of the North Indian actress who can speak Telugu fluently but no any makers are giving chance to dub the movie in her own voice, they are offering roles only to cash her glamour on the screen. On the other side, Rakul Preet Singh who knows Telugu only little bit, got the chance to dub the movie in her own voice as she dubbed her recently released movie “Nannaku Prematho” and enjoying the success. Tamannah is feeling bad and not happy as she did not yet get the opportunity to dub the movie but Rakul Preet Singh grabbed the chance.

Will Allu Arjun’s R

ecently the makers of forthcoming action

saga “Sarrainodu” have released the PreLook poster of the movie which is receiving good responses by the audiences. The released poster and presence of Boyapati Srinu confirmed the news that it is mass entertainer movie. Earlier Allu Arjun has delivered number of mass entertainer movies like ‘Bunny’, ‘Vedam’ and ‘Badrinath’ which was rejected by audiences, Bunny was average but Badrinath and Vedam were turned out disasters at the box office where his recently released classy and family entertainer movie ‘S/O Sathyamurthy’ and ‘Race Gurram’ received superb responses and done fantastic collections. In the upcoming movie ‘Sarainodu’ Allu Arjun is appearing in angry and bloodshed avatar, the movie is scheduled to hit the theaters in April. It will be decided very soon that audiences will accept

mass avatar be fruitful?

the mass avatar of Allu Arjun this time or not? Two actresses Rakul Preet Singh and Regina Cassandra are playing the female lead roles.

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Mickey J Meyer replaces Anirudh in A..Aa

usic composer Mickey J Meyer has been roped for upcoming romantic saga “A..Aa” to score the music which is directed by Trivikram Srinivas. Earlier Kollywood sensational music composer Anirudh Ravichander was finalized but he did not yet start the recording work as he is busy in his late night tours and other Tamil Commitments. He was not giving time to Trivikram’s project in which actor Nithin and Samantha are playing the lead role. Finally Mickey J Meyer has replaced Anirudh. Music Composer Anirudh did not record a single track now and after the replacement, makers of this upcoming entertainer movie want to complete the song work as soon as possible. S. Radha Krishna is producing the movie under his banner Haarika & Haasine Creations and the movie is scheduled to hit the theaters in March.

DIL RAJU WANTS

NAGARJUNA R

ecently noted distributor and producer Dil Raju announced his next production venture “Yevado Okadu” in which he roped Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja to play the lead role. It was heard that Ravi Teja has opted out from the project but there is no official confirmation. According to the latest update, Dil Raju is contacting Akkineni Nagarjuna for the role of Ravi Teja but Nag is not giving his green signal and putting everything on hold. Currently King Nag is enjoying the success of his recently released family entertainer movie “Soggade Chinni Nayana” and his next upcoming movie “Oopiri” is scheduled to hit the theaters on 25th March. Recently he also announced that he is going to act in devotional movie of Baba Haathi Ram Ji which will be directed by K Raghavendra Rao. We have to wait and watch that how Dil Raju will convince Nagarjuna to act in his production venture.

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NTR Wife PRANATHI

SHOCKING COMMENTS Y

Pawan’s next

pre production

oung Tiger Jr.NTR starrer “Nannaku Prematho” directed by Sukumar has become commercially hit at the box office and the movie is receiving lot of applause by all genera of audiences. During the promotion of movie Tarak said that he is not comfortable to do romantic scenes and shivering for romance with anyone in front of cameras. Rakul Preet Singh commented that NTR hesitates in romantic scenes on screen. But recently Laxmi Pranathi came forward and has given her statement about Tarak’s romance in real life. According to Pranathi, Tarak is not romantic in real life and very weak in romance. The comment of Tarak’s romance which are made by none other than his loving wife Pranathi is giving shock to everyone and creating lot of buzz in social media.

STARTS

ower Star Pawan Kalyan who is busy in his upcoming action and romantic saga “Sardaar Gabbar Singh” under the direction of KS Ravindra alias Bobby, will join the set of his next upcoming movie “Khushi 2” which is going to be directed by SJ Surya. Currently Surya is busy in the final touch up of the script and the preproduction work of the movie has already started. It is heard that very soon the formal launch of the movie will take place. Sharat Marrar who is producing the movie “Sardaar Gabbar Singh” is also going to invest the money in this upcoming saga. Earlier Pawan Kalyan was supposed to join hands with Dasari Narayana Rao but now after Sardaar shoot he will join the set of SJ Surya.

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Venky to team up Vakkantham Vamsi

fter delivering super hit movie “Gopala Gopala”, Victory Venkatess did not sign any other movie for a long time but now currently he is busy in his upcoming movie tentatively titled as “Babu Bangaram” , which is directed by Maruthi. According to the latest update, Venkatesh has given his nod for another upcoming untitled project which will be directed by new comer. The story of the

movie is penned by noted writer Vakkantham Vamsi who provided the story line for several hit movies like ‘Kick’, ‘Race Gurram’ and ‘Temper’. Nallamalupu Bujji is going to produce this upcoming saga. Earlier both Nallamalupu Bujji and Venkatesh have teamed up for the movies like ‘Chinthakayala Ravi’ and ‘Lakshmi’. If everything will go accordingly, then it will go on the floor in next month.

Pawan cried

after watching

NTR's Nannaku climax

ecently Power Star Pawan Kalyan stolen the time from his hectic and busy schedule of his forthcoming action and entertainer movie "Sardaar Gabbar Singh" and watched the special show of Young Tiger Jr.NTR starrer recently released emotional and sentimental saga “Nannaku Prematho”. It is heard that he has burst out in tears after watching the climax of the movie. He appreciated the emotional performance of Tarak and Rajendra Prasad

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on the screen that made him to remember his father. Pawan Kalyan also made call to talented film maker Sukumar and praised him for his creative and excellent work. Actress Rakul Preet Singh played the lead role and the movie is produced by BVSN Prasad.

turns into Cop for Kshanam

Anasuya A

nchor turned actress Anasuya who received lot of applause for her recently released movie “Soggade Chinni Nayana” starring King Nagarjuna, Lavanya Tripathi and Ramya Krishnan, is currently busy in her forthcoming movie “Kshanam” in which she will be seen in full length role. It is a suspense thriller movie and she is portraying the character of powerful cop. Before giving the green signal to makers Anasuya met with few ladies police officers and after that she agreed to play the role of honest police officer. Ravikanth Perepu is being helm this megaphone and it is produced by PVP Cinema. Adavi Seshu and Adha Sharma are playing the main lead role. The movie is all about murder and actor Adivi Sesh will also be seen in Khakhi uniform in this upcoming thriller movie.

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ollywood hot chunk Rana Daggubati has received lot of applause for his performance with most anticipated motion picture ‘Baahubali’, he played the role of antagonist but received good credits. Currently he is busy in his upcoming Kollywood movie “Bangalore Naatkal”, directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar in which actress Arya, Sri Divya, Bobby Simha and Raii Laxmi are playing the lead role. In the movie Rana will be seen in the role of Software Professional who married to a girl without his interest. Makers have released one wedding picture of Rana

RANA UNWANTED WEDDING WITH SMALL HEROINE? and SriDivya in which Rana’s facial expression is giving surprises to all. He maintains some distances with her bridal on the stage. Later Sri Divya will find a girl in the past of Rana that is rest of the story. For now it is Rana’s unwanted wedding. The movie is produced by Prasad V Potluri under his banner PVP cinema.

Janatha Garage Ceded rights sold out

he producers and distributors on confident on the stamina of Young Tiger Jr.NTR as the rights of his upcoming entertainer movie “Janatha Garage” has been sold out for a fancy price of Rs 9 Crores of Ceded area. The producers have got first advance payment. The movie will go on the floor next month in February. Distributors are ready to invest huge amount before the launch of the movie. Koratala Siva is going to helm this megaphone.

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Earlier Koratala has delivered hit movies like Mirchi and Srimanthudu. Currently Tarak is enjoying the success of his recently released revenge drama “Nannaku Prematho”. Two actresses Samantha and Nithya Menon are playing the female lead role. The movie is produced by Mythri movie makers whereas Devi Sri Prasad is scoring the music. The movie is scheduled to hit the theaters on the occasion of Independence Day.

RAM CHARAN

NEW LOOK SURPRISES ALL M

ega actor Ram Charan is giving shock to everyone by his new looks. It seems that he is getting ready to join the set of his forthcoming movie, remake of Kollywood hit movie “Thani Oruvan” and will be seen in sporting a new look. He was spotted in his French cut beard and short hair when he was driving his car then few people have taken his snaps which is going viral and creating lot of buzz on social media. In this upcoming saga he will play the role of powerful cop and the movie is directed by 'Kick' fame director Surender Reddy. The regular shoot of the movie will commence from 10th February. Makers are planning to rope ‘Nenu Sailaja’ actress Keerthi Suresh to play the female lead role.

NTR to grace POWER STAR'S AUDIO LAUNCH Y

oung Tiger Jr.NTR is going to grace the audio launch event of upcoming Kannada movie “Chakravyuha” which is scheduled on 12th February in which Power Star Puneeth Raj Kumar is playing the lead role. NTR is invited as Chief Guest. Recently Tarak crooned one song for this upcoming saga in Hyderabad and after this Kajal Aggarwal also lent her vocal for a song which was composed by SS Thaman. Actress Rachita Ram is playing the female lead role whereas Arun Vijay will be seen in the role of antagonist in this upcoming entertainer flick. The movie is directed by Saravanan and produced by Lohith.

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SUKUMAR TO QUIT C

direction?

reative and talented film maker Sukumar is on ninth cloud, as his recently released directorial venture “Nannaku Prematho” starring Young Tiger Jr.NTR and Rakul Preet Singh which is receiving superb responses at the box office and turned out money spinner in overseas. His production venture “Kumari 21 F” starring young actor Raj Tarun and Heebah Patel, was the first choice of youngster although the movie was based on the bold content but received lot of applause. Recently he announced that he would quit direction after directing 2 more movies. Already he has announced that he will direct the movie for sensational music composer Devi Sri Prasad and we have to wait to know who will be the next lucky actor who will work under his last directorial venture. It seems, Sukumar will continue only as producer and writer after two directorial ventures.

KEERTHI

WILL NOT ROMANCE

WITH MAHESH E

arlier there was buzz that actress Keerthi Suresh who is enjoying the success of her recently released romantic entertainer movie “Nenu Sailaja” starring Ram, is going to romance with Super Star Mahesh Babu for upcoming untitled entertainer movie which will carry the social message and directed by creative film maker AR Murugadoss. According to the latest update, a source close to Murugadoss revealed that Keerthi Suresh in not the part of this upcoming project, they did not approach her to play the love interest of Mahesh. A top actress will play the female lead role and currently they are busy in the hunt of actress. Earlier Keerthi expressed her desire to share the screen space with Mahesh in one of recent interaction with media that termed as rumour.

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PAWAN'S DIRECTOR TO ROMANCE

REGINA

oted director SJ Surya did not deliver a hit movie as an actor but got chance to romance with top actresses like Simran and Tamannah. Surya came in limelight when he made his directorial venture ‘Puli’ in which Power Star Pawan Kalyan played the lead role. He announced to make sequel of “Khushi” with Pawan which will be produced by Renu Desai, the ex-wife of Pawan Kalyan. Recently a new produced has been announced which is going to be directed by Selvaraghavan and produced by Gautham Menon in which Surya will play the lead role and romance with hot actress Regina Cassandra in this upcoming untitled bilingual project.

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NTR

BEATS PAWAN

RECORD IN

F R

ecently noted producer Krishnam Raju, the uncle of Rebel star Prabhas announced that after wrapping the shoot of historic and war saga “Baahubali 2”, Prabhas will join the set of forthcoming untitled movie which will be produced under his home banner Gopi Krishna Movies and he will play the character which is similar of James Bond. Prabhas is tall, well built and suitable for this spy thriller movie. According to Krishnam Raju, Prabhas will be seen as handsome spy in this upcoming saga. Recently Mega actor Varun Tej confirmed his forthcoming movie titled as “Rayabhari” which is spy thriller and going to be directed by Kanche director Krish. The makers of Rayabhari is getting ready to start the shoot very soon whereas Prabhas is busy in the shoot of historic movie “Baahubali 2” under the direction of Rajamouli and the movie will complete the shoot by the end of this year, it means, Prabhas’s spy thriller flick will go on the floor next year and release after ‘Rayabhari’. Now both Mega hero and Rebel are targeting Spy thriller, as if Rayabhari releases first it can also affect Prabhas’s movie because audiences may not accept other actor turning spy so soon but he is Baahubali Prabhas who knows to pull the audiences at theaters.

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OVERSEAS

inally Young Tiger Jr.NTR has proved his stamina in overseas by his recently released revenge drama “Naanaku Prematho”, directed by Sukumar. The movie has received massive responses on its release day in US and Canada. The sentimental and emotional drama Nannaku Prematho is inching towards to enter in the club of 2 Million marks. Nannaku Prematho has beaten the all time collection record of ‘Atharintiki Daredi’ starring Power Star Pawan Kalyan. The movie is competing with King Nagarjuna starrer family entertainer movie “Soggade Chinni Nayana” which is doing well at the box office. Sukumar directorial venture is based on the sentiments of father and son, and how a son takes revenge of his father to fulfil his last wish.

WILL VARUN TEJ SPOIL PLAN OF PRABHAS?

BALAYYA TO ROMANCE

Tapsee IN 100TH? A

fter delivering “Dictator”, Nandamuri Balakrishna is getting ready for his forthcoming most prestigious 100th movie. Recently he announced that he is going to act in the sequel of famous movie “Aditya 369” which has been titled as “Aditya 999”. He also revealed that Singeetham Srinivasa Rao is going to helm this megaphone. It is a science fiction movie that revolves around time travel. According to the latest update, actress Tapsee Pannu has been roped to play the female lead role in this upcoming sci-fi flick. Balayya does not want to waste the time for the hunt of top actress and decided to romance with less popular actress.

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R sentiment for Allu Arjun’s

Sarainodu I

Mohanlal

TO JOIN GARAGE

BEFORE NTR

alayalam actor Mohanlal will be the first who will join the set of forthcoming entertainer movie “Janatha Garage” under the direction of ‘Mirchi’ and ‘Srimanthudu’ fame director Koratala Siva. The movie will go on the floor on 10 February and shoot will start with Mohanlal in Hyderabad. The second schedule of the movie will start in Mumbai in which Young Tiger Jr.NTR will join the set and it will be 20 days schedule. Makers have erected huge set of Rs 2.5 Crore at Sarathi Studios for its first schedule. It is heard that Mohanlal appears in the flashback. Two actresses Samantha and Nithya Menon are going to play the female lead role. The movie is produced by Mythri movie makers and the music is scored by Devi Sri Prasad.

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n film industry number of actors and filmmakers are following sentiments. The success of the movie depends on the content on the movie but Tollywood Industry believes in sentiments. Stylish star Allu Arjun who is busy in the shoot of his forthcoming flick “Sarainodu” under the direction of Boyapati Srinu, is also following the sentiments. According to the sources, makers have added extra ‘R’ in the title of the movie as per astrology and now the upcoming entertainer movie is titled as “Sarrainodu”. Makers are confident that addition of ‘R’ will work for the success of the movie. Actress Rakul Preet Singh is playing the female lead role and Anjali is shaking legs on item number. The makers are going to delight the audiences by releasing first look poster on the occasion of Republic Day. The movie is produced by Allu Arvind under the banner of Geetha Arts.

Samantha’s intimate scene in A..Aa A

ctor Nithin starrer forthcoming romantic saga “A..Aa” is progressing at brisk pace under the direction of Trivikram Srinivas in which actress Samantha is playing love interest of Nithin. The makers have completed 70% of the shoot. According to the sources, Nithin and Samantha have given hot intimate scenes in this upcoming romantic entertainer movie. As the script demanded a bedroom scene, Nithin and Samantha participated but makers have shot the scene in a very decent manner without any vulgarity. It is a romantic comedy and emotional movie. Actress 'Premam' fame Anupama Parameswaran is also playing the female lead role. Actress Ananya will be seen in the role of Nithin’s sister whereas Nathiyaa is portraying the character of Nithin’s mother. The music of the movie is scored by Kollywood sensational music composer Anirudh and the makers are planning to release this upcoming flick in March.

Pawan

injured on Sardaar set?

ower Star Pawan Kalyan has recently announced that he has taken a short break from his forthcoming most awaited movie “Sardaar Gabbar Singh” directed by KS Ravindra and flying to Singapore. The producer of the movie Sharath Marrer announced through social networking site that movie is progressing at brisk pace at a specially erected set at Bhoot Bungalow in Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad. On the other side according to few persons who are very closed to Pawan Kalyan said that Pawan will take rest in Singapore and will come back to Hyderabad very soon. There is speculation that Pawan as a politician will meet Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu there. According to the latest rumour, Pawan Kalyan was injured on the set of Sardaar when he was busy in performing action sequences. The doctor has given advice to take bed rest for few days. Now the top stares have started to avoid dupes and performing their own stunts to make it real. The makers are planning to wrap the shoot of this action entertainer movie as soon as possible.

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ALLU ARJUN & CHARAN

TARGETS

PATRIOTIC DAYS

ega heroes are getting ready to entertain

the audiences on the Patriotic days. Currently stylish star Allu Arjun is busy in the shoot of his forthcoming action entertainer movie “Sarainodu” under the direction of Boyapati Srinu and makers are going to release the first look poster on 26th January on the eve of Republic day. Two actresses Rakul Preet Singh and Catherine Tresa are playing the female lead roles. On the other side the other Mega hero Ram Charan is planning to join the set of forthcoming action drama remake of Kollywood hit movie “Thani Oruvan” which will go on the floor in the first week of February and makers are planning to release the movie on 12th August on the occasion of Independence Day. Actress Shruthi Hassan is likely to play the female lead role and it will be directed by Kick fame director Surender Reddy.

Political Pressure ON RAJAMOULI’S

silence

ecently released Sukumar’s directorial venture “Nannaku Prematho” starring Young Tiger Jr.NTR and Rakul Preet Singh is doing fantastic collections at the box office. SS Rajamouli who sent wishes for the success of the movie before its release through twitter and also watched Nannaku Prematho on its first day at Prasad Multiples in Hyderabad, but did not said any single word for its appreciation. Although Tarak is his favourite actor but he did not tweet about the movie and headed to Kerala for the shoot of his forthcoming historic and war saga “Baahubali 2”. According to the latest update, SS Rajamouli has huge political pressure to not support Tarak’s movie. It is also heard that he does not want to upset Nandamuri Balakrishna and Nagarjuna because their movies “Dictator” and “Soggade Chinni Nayana” respectively, were also released on the eve of Sankranthi and clashed with Nannaku Prematho.

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MYSTERY BEHIND

Heebah's Spain trip

ctress Heebah Patel has stolen the heart of audiences by her wonderful performance in her recently released romantic entertainer movie “Kumari 21 F”, in which young actor Raj Tarun played the lead role and produced by Sukumar. After this movie Kumari signed number of the movies and currently busy in Manchu Vishnu and Raj Tarun starrer untitled movie. Earlier there was rumour that Heebah

will be seen in the role of Rakul Preet Singh’s sister role in recently released NTR starrer movie “Nannaku Prematho” , even she was spotted on the set of Nannaku Prematho in Spain also but she was not seen in the movie, now her Spain trip has become mystery for everyone as she spent three days on the set of recently released Sukumar’s directorial venture.

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Nagarjuna's OOPIRI

ctress Sriya Saran has been roped for upcoming bilingual multistarrer movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oopiriâ&#x20AC;? starring King Nagarjuna and Karthi. The movie is progressing at brisk pace under the direction of Vamshi Paidipally and near the completion. Sherya Saran is playing the role of special cameo and recently makers have shot few key scenes on Nagarjuna and Shriya. Earlier both Nagarjuna and Shriya Saran have worked together for various movies like Santosham, Nenunnanu and Manam. Nag Actress Tamannah Bhatia is playing the love interest of Karthi whereas gorgeous actress Anushka will portray the character of ex-girl friend of Nagarjuna. Brazilian model Gabriella Demetraides will also be seen in the role of cameo. Prasad V Potluri is producing the movie under the banner of PVP Cinema whereas the music is scored by Gopi Sunder.

Anjali to Shake

legs with Allu Arjun S

izzling actress Anjali has been roped for upcoming action and romantic saga “Sarainodu” under the direction of Boyapati Srinu in which Stylish star Allu Arjun is playing the lead role. Anjali will shake legs with Bunny on item number whereas actress Rakul Preet Singh is playing the love interest of Allu Arjun. According to Anjali, makers were happy with her performance in her recently released movie “Sankarabharanam” starring Nikhil Siddhartha in which she played the role of dacoit queen and shook legs on the song ‘Ghanta’. Currently Anjali is enjoying the success of her action and political saga “Dictator” starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Sonal Chuachan, which was released on the eve of Sankranthi and receiving decent responses.

l u k Ra ted ec

Rej neni Actor Akki

oung actor Naga Chaitanya starrer forthcoming movie “Majnu” remake of Malayalam hit movie “Premam” is progressing at brisk pace under the direction of Chandu Mondeti. Recently makers have canned crucial scenes on Naga Chaitanya and Shruthi Hassan in Vizag and currently busy in canning key scenes on another actress Anupama Parameswaran. Earlier makers were considering the name of Rakul Preet Singh and Regina Cassandra to play the role of third actress. It is heard that Rakul Preet Singh denied acting opposite Akkineni Naga Chaitanya because she does not want less screen presence in this upcoming entertainer movie and she rejected the offer. According to her, currently she is on the top of her career as her recently released movie “Nannaku Prematho” is doing fantastic collections and she is also romancing with Mega actor Allu Arjun in upcoming action entertainer movie “Sarainodu”. Finally Madonna Sebastian, who played the same role in original, has been roped in remake.

ctress Nikki Galrani, the sister of actress Sanjjanaa, is playing the role of NRI in her upcoming romantic saga “Krishnasthami” in which comedian turned actor Sunil is playing the lead role. Nikki is playing the character of aspiring writer Pallavi who has her own set of rules and Principles. Whatever thoughts she has, she likes to put up on her blog and shares it to other likeminded people. Her character has different shades and will look in glamorous avatar. In this upcoming flick she will sport in half sari and sari like typical Telugu girl. Nikki said that she is very big fan of Power star Pawan Kalyan and her sister Sanjjanaa is sharing the screen space in upcoming much awaited movie “Sardaar Gabbar Singh” in which Pawan is appearing in cop avatar. She added that she watched all movies of Pawan and very impressed. She is very happy for her sister who is working with Pawan. For Sunil, she said that he is nice co-star and very shy in nature.

NIKKI IS A BIG FAN of Pawan

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Nithin’s A..Aa

pushed in March A ctor Nithin starrer forthcoming romantic

and family entertainer movie “A..Aa” is progressing at brisk pace under the direction of Trivikram Srinivas in which sizzling actress Samantha is playing the female lead role. The movie is near the completion and makers are planning to wrap the shoot as soon as possible. Trivikram roped Kollywood music composer Anirudh Ravichander to score the music but he did not start the recording work. Earlier Trivikram announced to release the movie on 14th February on the occasion of Valentine day but now he postponed its release in March as Anirudh did not start the work on music. Srinivas Avasarla is playing important role in this upcoming romantic saga and it is produced under the banner of Haarika and Hassine Creations.

WHAT HAPPENED to Pawan case? B

efore the release of “Nannaku Prematho” starring Young Tiger Jr.NTR and Rakul Preet Singh, producer BVSN Prasad faced lot of troubles from Power Star Pawan Kalyan and film maker Trivikram Srinivas as they filed case against BVSN Prasad in MAA and Producers Council, demanded their pending remuneration of Rs 2 Crores which Prasad have to pay his as the agreement of ‘Attarintiki Daredi’ which they made two years ago. The movie Nannaku Prematho has hit the theaters and doing superb collections. Earlier everyone thought that it is the plan of TDP to stop the release of movie. Now there is no talk about Pawan’s case in industry. According to the latest update, BVSN Prasad personally called Pawan and discussed about financial situation as he spent huge amount on Nannaku Prematho and said that he will clear all the old debts soon when the business of Sukumar’s directorial venture Nannaku Prematho will be closed. Pawan Kalyan has become agree for the deal as he does not want to pressurize Prasad.

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Madonna

Sebastian roped in Majnu M

CHARAN

targets Sukumar

for overseas M

ega actor Ram Charan is planning to join hands with creative and talented film maker Sukumar as his recently directorial venture “Nannaku Prematho” starring Young Tiger Jr.NTR and Rakul Preet Singh, which has turned out money spinner. Recently he also delivered his production venture “Kumari 21 F”, starring Raj Tarun and Heebah Patel, which received lot of applause and became the first choice of youngster. Ram Charan is very impressed with Sukumar and his way to present the star cast in the movie. According to trade analyst very soon, Nannaku Prematho will enter in club of 2 million marks. Ram Charan’s latest offering “BruceLee” has turned out commercially flop as it has collected Rs 40 Cr at the box office. After watching the responses of Nannku Prematho in overseas, Ram Charan is eyeing on Sukumar and according to latest buzz, Sukumar is also interested to join hands with Charan. If everything will go accordingly, then the project might go onto the set very soon.

alayalam actress Madonna Sebastian has been roped for upcoming romantic movie “Majnu” remake of Malayalam movie “Premam” under the direction of Chandu Mondeti in which Naga Chaitanya is playing the lead role. Already makers finalized two actresses Shruti Haasan and Anupama Parameswaran, and were busy in the hunt of third actress. Earlier there was speculation that Aisha Sharma, Regina Cassandra or Rakul Preet Singh will play the female lead role but finally the role falls in the bag of Madonna Sebastian. Currently movie is progressing at brisk pace and Naga Chaitanya will be seen in the three phases of life, as a teenager, a college student and a middle aged man. The movie is produced by Nag Vamsi under the banner of Sitara Entertainment and music is jointly composed by Rajesh Murugesan and Gopisunder.

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NTR to lock horns with Ram Charan M ega actor Ram Charan starrer forthcoming action and romantic saga, remake of Tamil hit movie “Thani Oruvan” will go on the floor on 16th February in which Shruthi Hassan might play the female lead role. Kick fame director Surender Reddy is going to helm this megaphone and Hiphop Tamizha who scored the music for its original, will composed the music for Telugu version also. Makers are planning to release the movie on 12th August. Ram Charan used to declare the release date of his forthcoming saga before the completion of shoot to avoid the clash at the box office but once again his remake will clash with the

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upcoming movie “Janatha Garage” in which Young Tiger Jr.NTR is playing the lead role which will go on the floor next month in February. The movie is going to be directed by Koratala Siva and produced by Mythri Movie makers. Already Mythri Movie Makers have announced that they are going to release ‘Janatha Garage’ on 12th August. Now NTR is locking horns with Ram Charan. If the releases of both movies are confirmed then this time audiences will get to watch Mega and Nandamuri war at the box office.

Nikki is a big fan

of Pawan

NTR fans

brutal acts for Nannaku Prematho Success

here is no doubt that Young Tiger Jr.NTR has number of die heart fans and they were waiting for the release of the Tarak’s movie “Nannaku Prematho” which has hit the theaters on 13th January and doing superb collections at the box office. Earlier its teasers and audio release event increased the curiosity of the Tarak fans and they also involved in promotional activities to make the movie blockbuster. Before the release of the movie “Nannaku Prematho”, few fans of Tarak from Pulivendula, Kadapa scarified a lamb in the premises of Cinema hall for the success of the movie. Everybody knows that even NTR will also

not like their brutal act but fans did it by chanting NTR’s name. Few fans hold the lamb and one fan held a sharp machete and cut the throat of the lamb, number of fans were enjoying and watching this brutal act shamelessly. After the scarifies, fans smeared the blood of lamb on the posters of NTR. Few persons recorded this act in mobile camera and uploaded it on Internet which is going viral. Few people are critising this act and now police are busy in the investigation of video, Humane Society International is also demanding to take strict legal action against them.

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Did

Chalaki Chanti

abuse Prabhas?

omedian Chalaki Chanti who got recognition from the popular comedy show Jabardasth, is facing the ire of Rebel star Prabhas's fans. From past few days, he was receiving verbal attack from the stranger on Face book but Chanti was not able to reach that stranger. A person from Illendu, Khammam published a derogation post against Chanti and said that he abused Baahubali star Prabhas. When Rebel’s fans came to know about it, they called Chanti and abused him. After this incident, Chanti decided to visit Illendu town and filed police complaint against the person who publish the news about him. Police came in action and nabbed the culprit but according to culprit, he copied and pasted the same comments whatever he had seen on face book. According to Chanti he never abused Prabhas.

Prabhas in 100 Cr movie, A

fter delivering blockbuster historic war saga “Baahubali”, the expectation of audiences has been increased from Rebel Star Prabhas and makers are also taking special care for his movies. According to the latest update, Prabhas is going to act upcoming untitled movie under the direction of ‘Run Raja Run’ fame director Sujeeth which will be produced by UV Creations Banner. According to Sujeeth, it is a thriller movie and going to be made on the budget of Rs 100 Crores. It is the second time when Rebel star Prabhas is joining hands with UV Creations, earlier UV Creations produced his blockbuster movie “Mirchi” and director Sujeeth delivered his directorial venture ‘Run Raja Run’ under this production house. Now UV Creations are bringing these two successful persons together for upcoming big budget entertainer movie. Currently Prabhas is busy in the shoot of his historic movie “Baahubali 2” under the direction of SS Rajamouli.

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but not Baahubali

Lungi avatar of

PAWAN

IN SARDAAR

he lungi trend has become very common in film industry, After Balakrishna, Ram Charan and now it is the turn of Power Star Pawan Kalyan who delighted the audiences by his lungi avatar in the released teaser which makers have unveiled on the eve of Sankranthi. In the released teaser Pawan is walking in lungi holding a gun in one hand and his horse in another hand. Pawan’s walking style in lungi avatar, on the instrumental version of background music which is scored by sensational music composer Devi Sri

Prasad is grabbing several eyeballs. According to few netigens, if Sardaar has same look and music from 'Gabbar Singh' then what is new in ‘Sardaar Gabbar Singh’. Only difference is that, earlier it was produced by Bandala Ganesh and now it is jointly producing by Pawan Kalyan and Sharath Marar under the banner of Pawan Kalyan Creative Works and North Star Entertainment.

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JR.NTR IN NO MOOD FOR REST

oung Tiger Jr. NTR is enjoying the success of his recently released movie “Nannaku

Prematho”, directed by creative film maker Sukumar. He has done very hard work for the movie but not ready to take break. On the other side, Sukumar is planning to take long break for three months. Tarak is going to join the set of his forthcoming saga “Janatha Garage” which is going to be directed by ‘Mirchi’ and ‘Srimanthudu’ fame director Koratala Siva. The regular shoot will be started on 10th February whereas Tarak will join the set after one week. A huge set has been erected in Saradhi Studios under the supervision of art director AS Prakash. Who is going to play the love interest of NTR is not officially revealed by makers yet.

f ongoing buzz in media and film circle is to be believed, Stylish star Allu Arjun’s loving son Allu Ayaan is going to make his debut with upcoming action and entertainer much awaited movie “Sardaar Gabbar Singh” in which Power Star Pawan Kalyan is playing the lead role under the direction of Bobby. According to the latest buzz, recently makers have shot the scenes on Allu Ayaan and the picture in which Allu Ayaan is sitting on the lap of Pawan Kalyan on the set, is going viral on the internet and creating lot of buzz. Ayaan will play crucial role in Sardaar and already he is very popular among the Mega fans as Allu Arjun usually posts his photographs on social networking sites and delights the mega fans.

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Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal will be seen in the role of Tarak’s uncle. He has started to learn Telugu to make his Telugu debut. Makers are planning to release the movie on 12th August.

ALLU AYAAN

ON PAWAN’S

LAP

SUKUMAR FAN'S

LETTER HULCHUL

ukumar directorial venture “Nannaku Prematho” is creating lot of buzz and receiving positive responses at the box office. A hardcore fan of Sukumar and Tarak presented the creativity work of Sukumar in the form of experiment performed in laboratory. Sukumar who have earlier worked as Mathematics teacher, is very excited with this tribute. The appreciation letter by the fan has become the talk of discussions and making rounds on social networking sites. The fan used the letters in Sukumar’s style and used various concepts of science. The movie is running successfully and doing decent collections. Actress Rakul Preet Singh is playing the female lead role. It is produced by DVSN Prasad and the music is scored by sensational music composer Devi Sri Prasad.

CHETANA UTTEJ

TO ROMANCE NTR?

ecently makers of forthcoming romantic saga “Janatha Garage” has approached Uttej's daughter Chetana, to play the lead role which is going to be on the floor on 10th February in which Young Tiger Jr.NTR is going to play the lead role. According to the latest update, Chetana will play the love interest of Tarak. Already two actresses Samantha and Nithya Menon have been roped in the directorial venture of Koratala Siva. Uttej is also encouraging his daughter in all aspects and giving his full support. But Chetana wants to come up on her own without using her father’s name. Mythri Movie Makers is going to produce the movie and it is expected to hit the theaters on 12th August 2016.

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Nag to join hands with Kalyan

ing Nagarjuna starrer recently released fantasy and comedy family entertainer movie “Soggade Chinni Nayana” is emerging as Sankranthi winner in few areas. After watching the movie audiences are appreciating the direction of Kalyan Krishna and his way to present the star cast in the movie. Nagarjuna is also very impressed with the creative work of Kalyan Krishna. Critics and Akkineni fans are praising the young director Kalyan Krishna for his directorial venture. Nagarjuna expressed his desire to again join hands with Kalyan Krishna for upcoming project which will be produced by Nag himself under his Annapurana Studios banner. The official confirmation is awaited.

Krishna again?

Vijayendra Prasad

wins Filmfare

eteran film writer V Vijayendra Prasad, the father of most successful director SS Rajamouli who penned the story of Bollywood blockbuster movie “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” starring Bollywood tiger Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor, won prestigious Filmfare award. He won this award with online voting and with the verdict of a special jury. Yesterday at the 61st Filmfare Awards ceremony, Vijayendra Prasad was awarded for the Best Story of Bajrangi Bhaijaan. The movie stormed at the box office, earned more than Rs 630 Crores and stood at second biggest hit after Aamir Khan starrer “PK”. The Jury also appreciated the creative work of Vijayendra Prasad as the story of Bajrangi Bhaijaan, is very sensitive and heart touching which is based on the story of mute Pakistani girl. Vijayendra Prasad also provides the story of historic and war saga “Baahubali” which turned out highest grosser movie of Tollywood. Currently Vijayendra is waiting for the release of his directorial venture ‘Valli’ which is hot and erotic movie.

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NIHARIKA’S first web

wo sizzling beauties actress Anushka and Anasuya who made their screen presence in recently released fantasy, romantic and family entertainer movie “Soggade Chinni Nayana” starring King Nagarjuna, Lavanya Tripathi and Ramya Krishna, failed to create any glamorous impact on the audiences. Anusuya who created much hype before the release of the movie, disappointed the audiences as she was seen as Bujji in a song and only two scenes. The character of Baahubali actress Anushka was kept secret and it was surprise for audiences. During the promotional activities, makers asked the audiences to guess ‘Who is Kanya Kumari?’. Size Zero actress Anushka is still carrying extra weight as she was looking too plump. Nagarjuna makes his visit in her house in the second half of the movie and both talked only few words. That is neither glamour treat nor they leave any good impression on audiences.

FILM OUT

ega daughter Niharika Konidela’s production venture “Muddapappu Avakai” is creating lot of sensation on YouTube. It is the first ever Telugu web series in which Niharika and Pratap are playing the lead role. Niharika’s close friend Pranith Bramandapally is being helmed this web series whereas it is produced under the banner of Pink Elephant Pictures. Niharik tweeted,”Muddapappu Avakai Web Series Episode – 1”. Audiences who have watched the web series are praising the natural acting of Niharika as she belongs to Mega family, acting is in her blood. The picture quality, cinematography work of this web series is good and audiences are eagerly waiting for its next episode. Currently Niharika is romancing with Naga Shourya in her forthcoming romantic saga “Oka Manasu” which is directed by Rama Raju.

Anasuya

& Anushka

disappointed

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DSP SHOCKS

SUKUMAR T

WILL PAWAN WORK

WITH RGV?

ensational filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has recently announced his next directorial venture which is based on the biopic of Vangaveeti Mohan Ranga. Currently he is enjoying the success of his latest offering “Killing Veerappan”. It is being heard that Power Star Pawan Kalyan will play the lead role in this upcoming biopic, currently he is busy in his forthcoming much awaited movie “Sardaar Gabbar Singh” under the direction of Bobby. Movie lovers are waiting to get the response of Pawan and Pawan’s fans are in confusion whether he will be suitable to play the character of Ranga or not. It is also heard that after wrapping the shoot of Sardaar, Pawan will work under the direction of Surya for Khushi sequel. Nothing is yet finalized. On the other side, RGV is also trying to get the dates of Vivek Oberoi and Suriya who are the top actors of Film industry. Bollywood Megastar Amitabh Bachchan also believes in the creative work of RGV. Ramu is the person who makes the movie in short time span which based on the availability of casts and budget of producers.

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here is no doubt that Sukumar is talented and creative film maker that is the reason that he became popular with less number of movies. Currently he is enjoying the success of his recently released directorial venture “Nannaku Prematho” starring Young Tiger Jr.NTR and Rakul Preet Singh. Now he decided to go on three months break. After delivering the movie ‘1 Nenokkadine’, no any film maker has dare to make the movie only for particular class but he delivered his production venture “Kumari 21 F” which include bold content and attracted the youngster. His latest offering Nannaku Prematho is also good only for class audiences not for mass audiences. Now the actors who want to act under his direction, is asking about the script because Sukumar is now popular to satisfy only one genera of audiences not for all. Recently he announced that he is going to direct the movie for sensational music composer Devi Sri Prasad which will be based on musical backdrop but he did not yet prepare the script. The movie will be produced by Dil Raju under his home banner. On the other side Devi Sri Prasad said that he will act in the movie if he will be impressed with the story line otherwise he will opt any other director. Sukumar will start the work on script after three months break.

RAKUL

as village belle

IN SARAINODU H

Nag suggests

to Akhil, save girl A kkineni Nagarjuna is enjoying the success of his recently released family entertainer 92th movie “Soggade Chinni Nayana”, advised his youngest son Akhil to act in romantic movie not in action oriented as his latest offering “Akhil” in which he saved the Earth, turned out dud at the box office. According to Nagarjuna, Akhil is too young to play such type of character, he should try to save girls in his movies. Nag's Sankranthi treat SCN is doing well at the box office and he is very excited. He added that earlier they supposed to release the movie last September but later makers decided to release it on the eve of Sankranthi. In was the third time when he made his screen presence in dual avatar. During the shoot, he felt that he is doing two different movies at one time. After delivering commercially flop movie “Akhil”, Nagarjuna and Akhil are taking special care for the selection of script and director. As Nagarjuna suggested Akhil for romantic movie, he is busy in search of script which is based on the love story in which he will save girl not world. According to latest update, Akhil is going to act in Bollywood remake romantic saga “Yeh Jawani Hai Diwali”.

ot beauty Rakul Preet Singh who is enjoying the success of her recently released emotional drama “Nannaku Prematho” directed by Sukumar, is on ninth cloud. She is receiving lot of appreciations for her performance and glamorous avatar. According to her, she likes both performance oriented as well as glamorous role. Currently she is romancing with Stylish star Allu Arjun in upcoming action and romantic saga “Sarainodu” which is directed by Boyapati Srinu. Rakul said that she is playing the role of village belle but did not reveal much about her role. She added that she will appear in deglam avatar and her character will not have make up. The movie is produced by Allu Arvind on Geetha Arts Banner whereas the music is scored by Thaman. Currently she is in the discussion of 4-5 new projects which she will sign if she will be impressed with story line.

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JAGAPATHI BABU TURNS PRODUCER

ctor Jagapathi Babu who is enjoying the success of his latest offering and Sukumar’s directorial venture “Nannaku Prematho”, is getting ready to test his luck in production field. He said that very soon, he will launch his own production house tentatively titled as ‘Click Cine Cart Media Pvt Ltd’ and will officially announced next month on the eve of his birthday. He is planning to produce at least 4 movies in a year. Earlier his father late VB Rajendra Prasad who was famous producer and director, started ‘Jagapathi Art Pictures’ and produced number of classic movies under the banner but later he stopped it. Now Jagapathi Babu said that instead of relaunching the same production house, he is going to start new production house and under his home banner he will promote new comer directors, technicians and actors.

IS SRISRI

GHATTAMANENI’S

MANAM?

anam is the one of the special movie in Tollywood as it featured the Akkineni actors of three generations from the same filmy family. Now Superstar Krishna’s coming back revenge dram “Sri Sri” is creating lot of buzz and the movie is progressing at brisk pace under the direction of Muppalaneni Siva in which Krishna’s wife Vijaya Nirmala and her son Naresh are playing important role. According to the latest update, Superstar Mahesh Babu and his son Gautham are also going to make their screen presence in this upcoming entertainer movie and will be seen as special guest appearance. The movie will feature the three generation of actors Krishna, Mahesh and Gautham, according to industry people, it is Ghattamaneni’s “Manam”. Makers are planning to release the movie in February.

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DSP'S

EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE TO

his father

ensational music composer Devi Sri Prasad scored the music of “Nannaku Prematho” and its audio launch was an emotional affair as he paid tribute to his father Sathyamurthy garu who passed away recently due to heart attack. Yesterday makers have released the special tribute title song which was not featured in the music album and it is written, composed and performed by Devi Sri Prasad along singer Sagar and his brother. The released song has crossed over 1.86 Lakh hits in one day which is a rare feat. The song is very emotional and the heart touching lines pays tribute to his father. The emotional song has ability to give tears to music lovers. DSP tweeted,” NAANNAKU PREMATHO Title Song..Dedicated to My Father, Legendary Writer SatyaMurty Garu& to Every Loving Father”

AKSHA

BOWLED OVER BY

BALAKRISHNA A

ksha Pardasany who played the role of cameo in recently released Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer action and romantic movie “Dictator” directed by Sriwass is receiving lot of appreciations. She is very thrilled as she got the opportunity to share the screen space with Balakrishna. She said that movie lovers are sending compliments and her social networking pages have been filled with applause. She said that one time she called Balayya as Sir then he replied that he will not talk to her if she will call as sir and added that call him Bala. During the shoot of movie at Jama Masjid in Delhi, makers found that it was very difficult to shot the movie because of crowd, they cancelled the shoot and it was very difficult to come back in their cars so she and Balakrishna came back to the hotel in cycle richshaw.

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SHWARANAND’S

DESIRE TO ACT IN Y

ACTION MOVIE

oung actor Sharwanand is enjoying the success of his recently released romantic and comedy movie “Express Raja” which is running successfully at the box office and doing decent collections. The movie is receiving huge responses from the audiences. Recently he expressed his happiness and excitement on the responses which he is getting from movie lovers. According to him, to act as comedian is very difficult but it works good. He added that he wants to act in action oriented movie to entertain mass audiences but he cannot take risk and happy with romantic and comedy movie. On his marriage, he reacted that it is not correct time to get marry, he is not yet thinking, when the suitable time will comes then it will happen automatically.

LAVANYA TURNED GOLDEN

LEG

model and actress Lavanya Tripathi who won the title of the Miss Uttarakhand in 2006 and made his Telugu debut ‘Andala Rakshasi’ in 2012 in which she shared the screen space with hot chunk Rana Daggubati but the movie turned out flop at the box office and again she romanced with Manchu Vishnu in “Doosukeltha” but it was also failed. After it Lavanya acted with energetic actor Nani for the movie “Bhale Bhale Magadivoy” which received lot of applause and Lavanya came in limelight. Now her recently released movie “Soggade Chinni Nayana” starring King Nagarjuna is creating lot of buzz and running successfully. She is looking gorgeous and pretty in the movie. After delivering Soggade Chinni Nayana, she is now considered as golden leg.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO

Dr. Rajasekhar

Satyam Gorantla Executive Editor Tollywood Magazine Tollywood.net