TOLLYWOOD MARCH 2016 VOL 3 ISSUE 5
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ctress Keerthi Suresh who is on ninth cloud and enjoying the success of her recently released romantic movie “Nenu Sailaja”, is grabbing the attention of top film makers. According to the latest update, Keerthi Suresh is going to share the screen space with Superstar Mahesh Babu and Power Star Pawan Kalyan for their upcoming projects. Currently Mahesh is busy in his upcoming movie “Brahmotsavam” directed by Srikanth Addala and after wrapping the shoot, he will join the set of A R Murugadoss’s upcoming project, which is touted to be big budget movie. Keerthi will romance with Mahesh Babu in Murugadoss’s directorial venture. Earlier various names like Shruthi Hassan, Pragya Jaiswal and Sonaksh Sinha were making round, but now makers are eyeing on Keerthi Suresh. Currently Pawan is busy Bobby’s directorial venture, “Sardaar Gabbar Singh”, after wrapping the shoot of SGS, Pawan will act in remake of Tamil hit movie “Vedalam” in which Keerthi will share the screen space with him. The official confirmation is awaited. Currently Kajal Aggarwal is romancing with Pawan and Mahesh at a time as she is playing the lead role in Sardaar Gabbar Singh and Brahmotsavam respectively. Now Keerthi Suresh is the next lucky actress who got the opportunity to romance with both top stars.
Keerthi to romance
Pawan & Mahesh
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Allu Arjun’s role revealed in Sarrainodu?
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ccording to the latest buzz, Young Tiger Jr. NTR gifted an expensive wrist watch to creative and talented director Koratala Siva and the worth of wrist watch is 20 Lakh. It is Tarak’s favourite brand which he chosen for Koratala Siva. Earlier after delivering second highest grosser of Tollywood movie “Srimanthudu”, Superstar Mahesh Babu gifted luxurious Audi A6 car to Koratala Siva and given shock to him. Koratala Siva has delivered two hit movies ‘Mirchi’ and ‘Srimanthudu’. Recently Koratala
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ecently the makers of upcoming action and romantic entertainer saga has released the first teaser of the movie “Sarrainodu” which has received superb responses by the audiences as they are very happy with the mass avatar of Bunny. According to the latest update, Stylish Star Allu Arjun is playing the role of bodyguard of actress Catherine Tresa in this upcoming saga and Catherine is portraying the role of MLA. Currently movie is near the completion of the shoot. The audiences will get to watch high octane action sequences in this upcoming movie which will delight mass audiences. Actress Rakul Preet Singh is playing the love interest of Bunny whereas Anjali is shaking legs on item number. The movie is directed by Boyapati Srinu and produced by Allu Arvind under Geetha Art Banner. It is scheduled to hit the theaters on 8th April on the occasion of Bunny’s birthday in a very grand manner. joined hands with NTR for the upcoming movie “Janatha Garage” which has started the shoot from yesterday but Tarak will join the set from its next schedule in Mumbai. Before going on the floor, Janatha Garage has started the pre-release business which is a record. Tarak is confident that he will score bigger hit than Srimanthudu. Actress Samantha and Nithya Menon will play the role of love interest of Tarak. The movie is scheduled to hit the theaters on 12th August on the occasion of Independence Day.
Horse Mela
in Pawan’s Sardaar
Morphed Picture of Rajini going viral
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he posters of Superstar Rajiikanth’s starrer
forthcoming movie “Kabali” has already created lot of buzz. Day by day, Rajini’s fans are creating lot of sensation by releasing posters. Fans have started to make their own designs of the Rajini’s poster with their own imagination. Recently a diehard fan of Rajinikanth has released the poster which caught attention and it looks like real in which Rajinikanth has given pose near a car as holding gun in his hand and the image hiked expectations and audiences went crazy. It has already identified that Photo is taken from James Bond’s Sky fall, and fans has cut the face of Daniel Craig from the photo and pasted the face of Rajinikanth’s pic in the same place. Rajini is seen in salt and pepper style with a white beard on his face. The fan made poster is going viral and created sensation. The makers have postponed the release the Kabali
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ower Star Pawan Kalyan starrer forthcoming action and entertainer saga “Sardaar Gabbar Singh” is progressing at brisk pace as it is set to hit the theaters on 8th April Worldwide. Currently 1000 members crew are working for the shoot and makers are busy in canning of Horse Mela Sequences in which nearly 100 horses, horsemen, junior artists, company artists and 3 units of supporting crews are working simultaneously in this schedule. According to the sources, nearly 40 artists will work along with 100 horses, 10 vintage cars and various luxury cars. The movie has already started the pre-release business which is inching toward Rs 80-90 Crores excluding the Satellite rights. Actress Kajal Aggarwal is playing the love interest of Pawan and KS Ravindra alias Bobby is wielding this megaphone. Makers are planning to launch the audio release event on 12th March either in Amaravathi or in Hyderabad.
due to Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Actress Radhika Apte is playing the love interest of Rajini whereas Dhanishkaa is playing is the role of drug addict daughter of Rajini.
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Pawan’s Sardaar audio launch in Amaravathi?
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he shoot of upcoming much hyped movie “Sardaar Gabbar Singh” is progressing at brisk pace at Ramoji Film City under the direction of Bobby. Actress Kajal Aggarwal is playing the female lead role. The released posters have increased the curiosity of audience and already the movie has done the pre-release business of nearly Rs 90 Crores, the makers are confident that movie will become successful to grab the attention of the audiences at theaters. Makers are going to launch the audio release function of this upcoming action and entertainer saga on 12th March. An official confirmation regarding this is yet to be made. It is not yet clear whether, makers are going to organize the audio launch event in Amaravathi, the new Capital of Andhra Pradesh or in Hyderabad because it will be a public event and makers are targeting 1 Lakh crowd, for this they have to make proper arrangements for the security, transportation and permission etc. According to the sources, the expenditure of this mega event will be Rs 1.5 Crores and Mega star Chiranjeevi, Naga Babu and Pawan Kalyan will make their presence on the same platform. Earlier all mega brothers gathered during the
MAHESH’
SRIMANTHUDU IN TEXT BOOK
audio launch of Pawan’s Gabbar Singh and now they are going to gather once again for upcoming movie “Sardaar Gabbar Singh”.
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here are various popular actors in Tollywood, and movie lovers and their fans treated them as god and the madness of fans varies from actor to actor. According to the latest update, the craze of Superstar Mahesh Babu, the prince of Tollywood, has increased so much and it has entered in the text book, in the syllabus of 10th Class. A lesson about Mahesh Babu’s latest offering “Srimanthudu” which is based on the ‘Adoption of Village’ has been included in the English text book of 10th Class. Now fans are very happy and excited. The movie is directed by Koratala Siva and actress Shruthi Hassan played the female lead
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role. It has earned more than Rs 250 Crores and stood at second place after Baahubali. Currently Mahesh Babu is busy in the shoot of his forthcoming family entertainer movie “Brahmotsavam” under the direction of Srikanth Addala in which three actresses Pranitha, Kajal Aggarwal and Samantha are playing the female lead roles.
NAYANTARA TO SPORT BIKINI
ONCE AGAIN
S Niharika warned
by Muddapappu Avakaya
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ega actress Niharika Konidela, the daughter of Nagababu is receiving the warning from the audiences. As everyone is aware of it that she is playing lead role in the web series “Muddapappu Avakaya” which is directed by Praneeth Bramandapalli and produced by Niharika on Pink Elephant Pictures. Already makers have released three episodes and its first episode has received more than one million views. Recently fourth episode has been released in which Niharika kidnapped her lover and given shock to the audiences. Now fans are not able to control themselves and they are alleging that Niharika is giving mental torture to them. Audiences are very excited and eagerly waiting to watch the next episode. They are giving warning that she will delay the release of next episode, they will lodge the cases of mental torture. On the other Side, Niharika is busy in the shoot of her forthcoming movie “Oka Manasu” starring Naga Shourya which is set to hit the theaters in summer
izzling actress Nayantara is going to entertain the audiences by her bikini avatar. According to the latest update, Nayan will sport bikini in her upcoming science fiction thriller movie “Iru Mugan” directed by Anand Shankar. Actor Vikram is playing the lead role. It is the first time when Nayan is sharing the screen space with Vikram, She is playing the role of secret agent and will perform few action sequences in this upcoming action saga. Earlier she wore bikini in Ajith starrer movie “Billa” in 2007 and her bikini still went viral, now once again she is ready to grab the attention of movie lovers and her fans in bikini avatar. Actress Nithya Menon is playing the important role whereas Vikram is making his screen presence in dual avatar. Shibu Thameens is producing the movie under the banner of Thameens Shibu Arts whereas the music is scored by Harrish Jayaraj.
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Naga Chaitanya's
lungi avatar
in Premam
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ctor Naga Chaitanya is busy in the shoot of his forthcoming movie, remake of Malayalam hit “Premam” which is being directed by Chandu Mondeti. According to the sources, Naga Chaitanya is going to entertain the audiences by his lungi avatar. Chaitu is essaying the character of Nivin Pauly who played the lead role in the Malayalam version
of Premam. Its Malayalam version was biggest hit and Nivin and his friends sported lungi and walked in the college in same attire that delighted various fans and movie lovers. Lungi is the traditional attire for them but it will not be suitable for Telugu audiences. So Chandu Mondeti has decided that Chaitu will not make his presence in Lungi in college but he will don in lungi in other few scenes. After watching Nivin’s lungi avatar, various youngsters copied his look. Panchu Kattu was the popular attire of Naga Chaitanya’s grandfather ANR and Akkineni Nagarjuna’s also wore Panchu Kattu in his latest offering ‘Soggade Chinni Nayana”, now it is the turn of Naga Chaitanya. According to the makers the lungi avatar of Naga Chaitanya will be the major highlights of the movie. Three actresses Shruthi Hassan, Anupama Parameshwaran and Madonna Sebastian are playing the female lead role.
Highlights of
Pawan's Sardaar
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arlier antyakshari scenes in the second half of Power Star Pawan Kalyan starrer block buster movie “Gabbar Singh” enthralled the audiences and according to the latest update, Pawan Kalyan has given instruction to his team to introduce the heavy dose of another antyakshari in upcoming action and entertainer saga “Sardaar Gabbar Singh”. It is heard that this time audiences will get to watch extra entertainment in the movie in compare of action sequences. The performance and body
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languages of Pawan Kalyan, way of punched dialogue delivery especially Kapu dialogues, antyakshari scenes, background music, chemistry between Pawan and Kajal Aggarwal are the major highlights of the movie. It is the first time when Kajal is sharing the screen space with Pawan. The movie is directed by KS Ravindra alias Bobby and jointly produced by Pawan Kalyan and Sharath Marrar with the association of Eros International. The audio launch event is scheduled on 12th March whereas the movie is set to hit the theaters on 8th April Worldwide.
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ing Nagarjuna is waiting for the release of his forthcoming bilingual multistarrer movie “Oopiri” starring Karthi and Tamannah Bhatia which is scheduled to hit the theaters on 25th March. Recently makers have released the teaser of forthcoming movie “Oopiri” which is receiving good responses, recently Nag attended the press conference to thank the audiences and media. During interaction, he thanked the audiences to make his recently released family entertainer movie “Soggade Chinni Nayana” hit which has entered in the club of 50 Cr. Nag said that his movie was made up of the budget of Rs 20 Crores which has earned Rs 50 Crores and added that it is waste to earn 50 Crores for a movie which is made with a budget of 50 Crores. The comment which is made by Nagarjuna raised the temper of NTR’s fans and they took it on the wrong side as they thought that Nag is taunting their idol NTR because Sukumar’s directorial venture “Nannaku Prematho” starring NTR and Rakul Preet Singh managed to fetch 50 Crores whereas the budget of the movie is same 50 Crores. Both the movie released on the occasion of Sankranthi
Nag's 50 Cr
comment irks
NTR's Fans
NTR's loss is
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uperstar Mahesh Babu has joined hand with creative film maker Puri Jagganadh for upcoming movie. It is the third times when the combo of Mahesh and Puri Jagannadh are going to work together. Earlier both have delivered blockbuster movie “Pokiri” and “Businessman”. Recently Puri Jagannadh met Mahesh and narrated the script. Mahesh is very impressed with the story line and has given green signal. According to the sources, earlier Puri Jagannadh wanted to rope Young Tiger Jr. NTR for this upcoming saga but NTR was not impressed with the work of Puri and script. Finally Puri approached Mahesh Babu
for the same story which was penned for Tarak. Currently Mahesh is busy in his forthcoming family entertainer movie “Brahmotsavam” under the direction of Srikanth Addala in which three actresses Samantha, Kajal and Pranitha are playing the lead role whereas Tarak is getting ready to join the set of “Janatha Garage”. On the other side Puri is busy in the shoot of his directorial venture “Rogue” starring Ishan and Mannara Chopra.
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omedian turned actor Sunil starrer recently released movie “Krishnashtami” which was released on 19th February, received negative review but did decent collections at the box office on its opening day. Krishnashtami has collected Rs 2.5+ Crores share on its opening day from both Telugu states Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. On the other Side actor Nani’s latest offering “Krishnagaadi Veera Prema Gaadha” earned Rs 1.6 Crores from both Telugu States. Young and upcoming actor Raj Tarun’s hit movie “Kumari 21 F” which was the first
SUNIL IS BIGGER THAN NANI & RAJ TARUN choice of youngsters collected Rs 1.7+ Crores on its release day. Movie lovers underestimated the talent of Sunil but he has proved that he is able to drag the audiences at theaters by his latest offering Krishnashtami.
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ovie lovers and fans of Stylish Star Allu Arjun are eagerly waiting for the release of upcoming action and romantic entertainer saga “Sarrainodu” which is set to hit the theaters in April. The teaser which was released on 18th February created lot of buzz in which Allu Arjun enthralled the audiences by his mass avatar, The teaser went viral and crossed 1 million hits in just 30 hours of its release. The movie lovers are very excited with the mass looks of Bunny, his performance and way of dialogue
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delivery. On the other side, the teaser of Young Tiger Jr.NTR starrer recently released revenge drama “Nannaku Prematho” crossed 1 Million hits in 36 hours. In this manner, Allu Arjun crushed the record of Tarak. It seems that upcoming movie “Sarrainodu” directed by Boyapati Srinu in which Rakul Preet Singh and Catherine Tresa are playing the lead role, will become the top grosser of 2016. Currently movie is progressing at brisk pace and near the completion of the shoot.
NANI
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oung actor Nani who is enjoying the success of his recently released movie “Krishna Gadi Veera Prema Gadha”, is presently working for his upcoming entertainer movie under the direction of Mohan Krishna Indraganti. Recently he has also joined hands with ‘Pilla Zamindhar’ fame director Ashok for his next upcoming project. According to the latest update, Nani is going to team with Trinadha Rao Nakkina, who has earlier directed actor Raj Tarun starrer hit movie “Cinema Choopistha Mava” for his upcoming flick. Currently Trinadha Rao Nakkina is busy in the script work. If everything will go accordingly, then the movie will go on the floor very soon. It is also heard that Nani has been approached for upcoming untitled movie under the direction of Uyyala Jampala fame Virinchi Varma and a star producer is going to produce the movie.
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ass Maharaja Ravi Teja is facing bad time of his career. His ‘Kick 2” tuned out commercially flop at the box office, after it he delivered his latest offering “Bengal Tiger”, the movie received lot of applause but the collection was not up to mark. Later he joined hands with ‘Oh My Friend’ fame director Venu Sriram for upcoming entertainer movie “Yevado Okadu” but the movie was shelved and the reason behind it was Ravi Teja’s remuneration. Dil Raju also suggested Ravi Teja to put on the weight as he was looking very lean from long time. Currently he is getting ready to join the set of his upcoming movie “Robinhood” under the direction of new comer director Chakri. Earlier KL Damodhar Prasad was going to produce the movie but he walked out from the project before its launch and now the responsibility of
investment has been taken by senior producer DVV Danayya. Recently makers roped Micky J.Mayer to score the music but he also walked out of the project and replaced by Thaman. If everything will go accordingly, then movie will go on the floor next month.
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VARUN & VAITLA M
movie on the cards
ega actor Varun Tej is getting ready to team up with noted director Srinu Vaitla for his upcoming project. According to the latest update, recently Srinu Vaitla met Varun and narrated the script and Varun who is very impressed with the story line of the movie, has given nod to the makers. Recently Varun’s upcoming project with ‘Kanche’ fame director has been shelved so Varun did not want to waste the time and signed the movie. The story of the movie is penned by Srinu and Gopi Mohan which is suitable for Vaun. Currently they are busy in the final touch up of the script and making necessary corrections. Nallamalapu Bujji is likely to produce this upcoming saga. According to the makers, it is touted to be a romantic entertainer movie. The official confirmation is awaited. It is also heard that Venky Atluri is also planning to join hand with Varun Tej for his upcoming directorial venture.
PAWAN’S SARDAAR INCHING TOWARDS
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ower Star Pawan Kalyan starrer forthcoming much awaited movie "Sardaar Gabbar Singh" is set to hit the theaters on 8th April. Currently makers are planning to wrap the shoot as soon as possible. Actress Kajal Aggarwal is playing the female lead role. The released posters have increased the curiosity of audiences to watch the movie on silver screen. According to the trade sources, the movie has already done the pre-release business of Rs 90 Crores and it is heard that distributors are buying the rights for fancy price. There is no doubt that Pawan Kalyan is enough to carry the whole responsibility of the movie on his shoulder. If the movie will continue its business in the same manner then very soon it will reach 100 Crores marks with its Pre-release business. KS Ravindra alias Bobby is wielding this megaphone. The movie is jointly produced by Pawan Kalyan and Sharath Marrar with the association of Eros International whereas the music is scored by sensational music composer Devi Sri Prasad.
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he India’s biggest motion Picture “Baahubali: The Beginning” directed by SS Rajamouli which was released on 10th July 2015, in various languages Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi has earned more than Rs 600 Crores across the globe and turned out highest grosser of Tollywood. It has already broken various pre-existing records at the box office. The major highlights of “Baahubali:The Beginning” was its Visual effects and war sequences. It is heard that overseas film critics praised the visual of Baahubali and makers are getting request from other 70 countries to release Rebel Star Prabhas, Rana, Tamannah and Anushka starrer “Baahubali” there. It is heard that makers have sold the distribution rights of the movie for whooping price of Rs 30 Crores to these 70 Countries. Currently Rajamouli is busy in its
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fter delivering hit movie “Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha”, director Hanu Raghavapudi is receiving applause and numbers of top stars are planning to team up with him. Currently Hanu is enjoying the success of his recently released movie and is set to direct upcoming movie for Young Tiger Jr.NTR. The movie will go on the floor when NTR will become free from his prior commitment as he is going to join the set of his upcoming entertainer saga “Janatha Garage” and the movie is scheduled to hit the theaters in August. NTR is very impressed his way to present the cast in the movie and craft work. Hanu’s latest directorial venture Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha has tuned out money spinner and doing superb collection at the box office. Hanu is also eagerly waiting to join hands with top level actors to rise his career and Currently everything is in talk stage and official confirmation is awaited.
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second instalment “Baahubali 2” which will hit the theaters either by the end of this year or early next year.
HANU FROM NANI TO NTR
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Prabhas
AS BHAKTHA KANNAPPA?
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he devotional hit movie 'Bhaktha Kannappa'
Nara Rohit AS COMIC BOXER
starring Rebel Star Krishnam Raju was one of the remarkable movie of Tollywood which was released in 1976 and completed the run of 50 days in 25 centers, 100 days in 6 centers, 100 days in 6 centers and Silver Jubilee in Hyderabad. Now after 40 years, Krishnam Raj wants to remake it and recently he expressed his desire to cast Baahubali Prabhas to play the lead role. According to him, he is planning to kick start the movie when Prbahas will wrap the shoot of historic and war saga “Baahubali:The Conclusion” and Sujith’s romantic entertainer drama. He also added that 14 Worlds movement will shot the climax of this drama in very unique style and the movie will be produced under his banner. If everything will go accordingly then Baahubali Prabhas will play the role of Lord Shiva devotee in its remake.
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ctor Nara Rohit starrer forthcoming movie “Tuntari”, the remake of Tamil hit movie “Maan Karate” has caught attention of the audiences in last few days and recently makers have launched the audio in the presence of TDP leader Revanth Reddy. The movie is directed by ‘Gundello Godari‘fame Kumar Nagendra and actress Latha Hegde is playing the female lead role. Nara Rohit is reprising the role of Siva Karthikeyan. The story of the movie is penned by AR Murugadoss. Nara Rohit will be seen in the role of comic boxer and he is doing very hard work to impress the audiences by his comic timing, he will also flaunt his six abs. According to the makers, the comic time of Nara Rohit is the major highlights of the movie. He has gone for a little makeover for
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the movie to appeal to the urban youth. Ashok Baba and Nagarjun are producing the movie on Sri Keerthi Films banner.
Sundeep EMBARRASSED TO ROMANCE Nithya Y oung actor Sundeep Kishan is busy in his forthcoming romantic entertainer movie “Okka Ammaayi Tappa� under the direction of Rajasimha. The movie has completed the entire shoot except three songs. The makers are planning to shot the two songs in abroad whereas one song will be shot in India. Actress Nithya Menon is playing the love interest of Sundeep Kishan. According to the sources, Sundeep felt embarrassing when making romantic scenes with Nithya Menon. Nithya was cooperating with Sundeep but he was hesitating during the shoot. Sundeep was shocked after watching her acting excellence especially during the romantic scenes. Sundeep is playing the role of college dropout in this upcoming saga. Actor Ravi Kishan is playing the role of antagonist. Anji Reddy is producing the movie whereas the music is scored by Mickey J Meyer.
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Gopichand's
Oxygen
in summer battle?
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he handsome actor Gopichand is busy in the shoot of his upcoming action and thriller entertainer movie “Oxygen” which is being directed by Jyothi Krishna. Actress Raashi is playing the main female lead role whereas US based Malayali actress Anu Emmanuel is playing the second lead role. Earlier both Gopichand and Raashi Khanna have worked together for the movie “Jil”. Jagapathi Babu and Kick fame actor Shyam are playing important role in the movie. Currently movie is progressing at brisk pace and near the completion of the shoot. The makers are planning to release the movie is summer. S Aishwarya, wife of Jyothi Krishna is producing the movie under the banner of Sri Sai Raam Creations whereas the music is scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
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ecently the news flashed that Rebel Star Prabhas is getting ready to married after wrapping the shoot of his forthcoming historic war saga “Baahubali:The Conclusion”, directed by SS Rajamouli, went viral and left many of female fans of Prabhas, disappointed. Now a picture of girl in pink saree and elegant gold jewellery has been doing rounds of social media with the claims that the girl is Prabhas's fiancée. The girl, who is featured in the photo, belongs to Bhimavaram in West Godavari district. Currently she is studying B.Tech and will complete her graduation this year 2016. According to the sources, she is Priya Lal who is a Malayalam actress known for the movies ‘Janakan’ starring Mohanlal. The friends who are closed the actor has denied the rumours and said that the photo which is circulated on the social media is fake.
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FAKE OR REAL?
IS SHE PRABHAS'S
FIANCEE?
Kalyan Krishna to direct Nag and Chaitu’s project
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ing Nagarjuna starrer recently released family entertainer movie “Soggade Chinni Nayana” directed by Kalyan Krishna, has tuned out Sankranthi winner and it has already crossed Rs 50 Crore mark. The movie was made up of a very tight budget with limited time period and was released in just 400 screens as there was very tough competition at the box office because Jr NTR starrer Nannaku Prematho, Balayya’s “Dictator”, Swaranand’s “Express Raja” were scheduled on the eve of Sankranthi. Now Nagarjuna wants to extend the character of Bangarraju and registered the title as ‘Bangarraju’ in Film chamber which will be directed by Kalyan Krishna. Nagarjuna is very impressed with the work of Kalyan Krishna and according to the latest update, Kalyan Krishna is going to helm the upcoming project of Nagarjuna’s son Naga Chaitanya. The movie will go on the floor when Chaitu will become free from his prior commitment and it will be produced by Nagarjuna on Annapurna Studios.
Allu Arjun's hat-trick with Trivikram?
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tylish Star Allu Arjun is planning to team up with Trivikram Srinivas for his upcoming project. Earlier both Trivikram and Bunny have worked together for the movies “Julayi” and “S/O Sathyamurthy”. The movie “Julayi” was turned out blockbuster and collected Rs 45 Crores share collections and again the combo made family entertainer movie “S/O Sathyamurthy”, the movie received mixed responses but turned out above average and collected Rs 50+ Cr shares. Now both Trivikram and Allu Arjun are planning to join hands with Trivikram to score hat tricks. The upcoming project will be produced by Radhakrishna of Harika and Hassine Creations, which has earlier produced “Julayi” and “S/O Sathyamurthy”. If everything will go accordingly, the movie will go on the floor in May. Currently Allu Arjun is busy in his upcoming action and romantic entertainer saga “Sarrainodu” , directed by Boyapti Srinu in which two actresses Rakul Preet Singh and Catherine Tresa are playing the female lead roles and the movie is set to hit the theaters in April.
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MANCHU MANOJ
AS RAMBO
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ctor Manchu Manoj who is popular for high voltage action sequences, is turning as Rambo. According to the latest update, he has been roped for upcoming movie “Rambo” which is going to be produced by Ramesh Puppala. A newcomer is going to helm this megaphone. Already makers have registered the title ‘Rambo’ in Film Chamber. Earlier Manchu Manoj and Puppala joined hands for the movie “S/O Pedarayudu” but things did not materialize and the project was shelved. Recently Manchu Manoj visited to Sabarimala and offered prayer of Lord Ayyappa. Currently he is waiting for the release of his upcoming saga “Shourya” directed by Dasarath which is set to hit the theaters on 4th March.
Thaman REPLACES Mickey J Meyer
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haman has been roped for the upcoming
movie “Robin hood” to score the music which is going to be directed by new comer director Chakri. Very soon he will begin sittings. Earlier makers roped Micky J Meyer to compose the music and he had also done sittings for couple of week but suddenly he walked out from the project. Now Thaman will compose the music for the upcoming entertainer movie in which Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja is playing the lead role. The movie will go on the floor in March, currently makers are busy in preproduction work. Actress Raashi Khanna is going to play the love interest of Ravi Teja. It is the second time when Ravi Teja and Raashi are sharing the screen space, earlier both have worked together for the movie “Bengal Tiger”. Senior Producer, DVV Danayya is going to produce this upcoming saga.
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anushka's role
in Baahubali 2
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ctress Anushka who has delivered three hit movies last year in 2015 “Baahubali:The
Beginning”, “Rudhramadevi” and “Size Zero”, is currently busy in her forthcoming historic and big budget war saga “Baahubali:The Conclusion”. Although her woman centric movie “Size Zero”, was not commercially hit but her performance received lot of applause. In Baahubali, she did not get much screen space and appeared in the role of mother but its second instalment
“Baahubali 2”, she will play the central character and will be seen in the roe of exile queen. According to the sources, the sword fighting of Anushka will be highlighted in “Baahubali 2”. Currently movie is progressing at brisk pace under the direction of SS Rajamouli. The movie starring Rebel Star Prahas, Rana Daggubati and Tamannah Bhatia. This time Rajamouli is planning to enter “Baahubali 2” in top three of highest grosser of Indian movie
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uperstar Mahesh Babu starrer forthcoming movie “Brahmotsavam” is progressing at brisk pace in Hyderabad under the direction of Srikanth Addala. The three sizzling actresses Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha and Pranitha are playing the female lead roles. According to the latest update, makers are trying to cash the glamour of these three hotties and this time audiences will get to watch glamour of actress in this upcoming family entertainer movie. Recently Mahesh has delivered second highest grosser of Tollywood movie “Brahmotsavam” and now the expectation of movie lovers and Mahesh’s fans have increased for this upcoming saga so makers are not ready to compromise with the movie and taking special care. According to the latest report, the three actresses are playing important role in the movie. It is produced under the banner of PVP Cinema and scheduled to hit the theaters on 29th April throughout the world.
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“Express Raja” on the occasion of Sankranthi, actor Sharwanand is getting ready to entertain the audiences by his forthcoming untitled movie under the direction of ‘Ra Ra Krishnaiah’ fame director Mahesh P. According to the latest update, makers are planning to rope ‘Kumari 21F’ fame actress Heebah Patel to play the love interest of Sharwanand. The makers are very impressed with the performance of Heebah and eyeing on her. If everything will go accordingly, the movie will go on floor in the month of March and it is going to be produced by Vijayawada MP Kesineni Nani under his new production company.
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ctress Dhanshikaa who is portraying the role superstar Rajinikanth’s daughter for upcoming thriller drama “Kabali” is said to play the role of gangster. Pa Ranjith is being helm this megaphone. Rajinikanth is also playing the role of Chennai based Malaysian don and now it is heard that Dhanishkaa will be seen in Thai-based gangster and will have her own gang. For her role, she has done lot of hard work and undergone drastic transformation. Her role is totally different from other movies and she will sport a boy cut. Actress Radhika Apte will play the role of mother of Dhanishkaa and wife of Rajini. Kalaipuli S. Thani is producing the movie whereas Santhosh Narayanan is composing the music.
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arlier noted distributor and producer Dil Raju planned the movie 'Yevado Okadu' for Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja but things did not materialize. Now according to the sources, King Nagarjuna has been approached for this upcoming flick ‘Yevado Okadu’ after the exit of Ravi Teja. As movie is titled as 'Yevado Okadu', Nag is connected to Ram Charan and Mahesh Babu because earlier Ram Charan played the lead role in ‘Yevado’ and Mahesh Babu acted in ‘Okkadu’ and the combination of upcoming saga is ‘Yevado Okadu’ means Charan +Mahesh =Nagarjuna. Currently Dil Raju is convincing to Nagarjuna to act in this upcoming movie, if Nag will give nod, then he would become 'Yevado Okkadu’ for Dil Raju. We have to wait and watch whether Nag will sign the movie or not.
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the birthday of Mega actor Ram Charan which falls on 27th March. Maga fans are going to organize ‘Mega Blood Donation Camps” across Telugu States on the occasion of Charan’s birthday, they are planning to enter in Guinness Book of World Records collecting maximum number of blood units on that day. Recently Mega fans met stylish star Allu Arjun and invited him to attend the blood donation camp, Bunny accepted the invitation and has given consent to attend Cherry’s birthday. Recently Allu Arjun delighted audiences by the teaser of upcoming action entertainer movie “Sarrainodu” and the movie is set to hit the theaters on 8th April. On the other side Ram Charan is getting ready to join the set of upcoming much awaited remake of “Thani Oruvan” which is scheduled to hit the theaters on 12th August.
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Sarrainodu’s audio launch?
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tylish star Allu Arjun starrer forthcoming movie “Sarrainodu” is progressing at brisk pace under the direction of Boyapati Srinu. The makers have released the audio and release date of the movie. The audio launch event is
going to be held in Visakhapatnam in the third week of March and Megastar Chiranjeevi is going to grace the event as Chief Guest. The makers did not finalize the exact date of audio launch and it will depend on the availability of Chiranjeevi once he confirms the date of his availability, makers will officially announce the audio launch date. Actress Rakul Preet Singh and Catherine Tresa are playing the female lead roles. Aadi Pinisetty will be seen in the role of antagonist. Makers are planning to release the movie on 22nd April, earlier they finalized to release it on 8th April but Pawan’s Sardaar Gabbar Singh is arriving on 8th April so they are planning to postpone the release. The movie is produced by Allu Arvind under the banner of Geetha Arts whereas the music is scored by SS Thaman.
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MAHESH TO
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fter delivering blockbuster movie “Srimanthudu”, the expectation of movie lovers and fans of Superstar Mahesh Babu has been increased and they are eagerly waiting for the release of upcoming family entertainer movie “Brahmotsavam” directed by Srikanth Addala in which Mahesh is romancing with three actresses Kajal Aggarwal, Pranitha and Samantha, It is scheduled to hit the theaters in summer. After wrapping the shoot of Brahmotsavam, Mahesh will join the set of creative and talented film maker A R Murugaddoss for upcoming project which will carry the social message. Recently Mahesh joined hands with Puri Jagannad for his upcoming project. According to the sources, Mahesh Babu will be seen in never before look avatar for the Puri’s directorial venture. Earlier both Puri and Mahesh have worked together for the movie “Pokiri”. Puri is the people who presented the Mahesh Babu in very powerful role for the movie “Businessman”. Apart from ‘Pokiri’ and ‘Athidhi’, Mahesh Babu has been maintaining his trademark looks and style for various movie, in every movie, Mahesh is experimenting with a brand new hairdo and for Puri’s upcoming magnum opus, he will make his screen presence in very stylish avatar.
here are number of actors from the Mega family and it seems that they are hijacking this summer 2016 completely. According to the latest update, young actor Sai Dharam Tej starrer forthcoming movie “Supreme” is scheduled to hit the theaters on 1st April. ‘Pataas’ fame Anil Ravipudi is wielding this megaphone and actress Raashi Khanna is playing the female lead role and will be seen in the role of cop. The movie is nearer the completion of shoot. Power Star Pawan Kalyan starrer much awaited movie “Sardaar Gabbar Singh” directed by KS Ravindra is getting ready to arrive on 8th April and movie lovers are eagerly waiting for its arrival. It is the first time when Kajal Aggarwal is pairing up with Pawan. Stylish Star Allu Arjun starrer action and romantic saga “Sarrainodu” directed by Boyapati Srinu is also set to hit the theaters on 8th April on the occasion of Bunny’s birthday. On the other side Mega daughter Niharika Konidela’s first Telugu debut as an actress “Oka Manasu” directed by Rama Raju is set to hit the theaters in April. According to movie lovers, if Mega family will hijack whole month in this way then what others will do?
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Trivikram lost interest on A..Aa?
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he number of top actors like Young tiger Jr.NTR and Mega actor Ram Charan are eagerly waiting to team up with creative and talented film maker Trivikram Srinivas. After delivering hit movies like Power Star Pawan Kalyan starrer ‘Attarintiki Daredi’, Trivikram became the first choice of top stars. Currently he is busy in his directorial venture “A..Aa” starring Nithin and Samantha. According to the latest update, Trivikram is facing lot of problem and he is losing interest on the project. Recently art director Rajeevan and then Music director Anirudh Ravichander walked out from the project and replaced by AS Prakash and
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he top four actors Nandamuri Balakrishna, King Nagarjuna, Megastar Chiranjeevi and Power Star Pawan Kalyan are considered as the four pillars of Telugu film industry. Among them Balakrishna who is popular as angry man avatar on the screen, is very popular among masses and B, C audiences. Currently he is planning for his upcoming most prestigious 100th movie and taking special care. There are different speculations making rounds. Earlier it was heard that he is going to act in the sequel of “Aditya 369” which is titled as “Aditya 399” and it is based on the backdrop of Kakatiya dynasty, in which Balayya will make his screen presence in the role of Gona Gannareddy but according to the latest update, Balakrishna will be doing the role of Prataparudrudu not Gona Gannareddy. Singeetham Srinivasa Rao is going to helm this mega phone and it will go on the floor in mid of this year.
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Mickey J. Meyer respectively. It is also heard that Trivikram is also not happy with actor Nithin. Currently Trivikram is not active on the locations and movie is progressing at brisk pace in Pollachi under the supervision of Assistant director and Associate director. By the end of this schedule, the talkies part will be wrapped and after it they are planning to shot romantic songs on lead pair. The movie is scheduled to hit the theaters on 22nd April.
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verybody is aware about the craze of Superstar Mahesh Babu as his latest offering “Srimanthudu” has turned out second highest grosser of Tollywood and stood at second place after Baahubali. Currently Mahesh Babu is busy in the shoot of his forthcoming family entertainer movie “Brahmotsavam” directed by Srikanth Addala and romancing with three beauties Kajal Aggarwal, Pranitha and Samantha. According to the latest update, Mahesh Babu is going to get Rs 25 Crores as remuneration for this upcoming saga. According to the latest buzz, earlier Mahesh Babu planned to co-produce the movie and even few posters which was released carried ‘In association with Mahesh Babu Entertainments Banner’ but after the discussion with Potluri Vara Prasad, it was removed and he offered fancy price Rs 25 Crores as remuneration which is giving shock to everyone.
Mahesh’s remuneration for
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Why Ileana
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oa beauty Ileana D’Cruz who has stolen the heart of audiences by her performance in Tollywood as well as in Bollywood, is showing her middle finger to everyone Recently she posted her image on her Instagram that featured both middle finger. What is the reason behind it? She has obtained 2 million followers on her Instagram which is a record, because generally celebrities use Face book or twitter, very few actors and actresses communicate to their fans through Instagram. For Ileana who is not creating buzz in Tollywood from long time, is a rare feat which she has achieved. She shared her happiness along the photograph. She posted on the wall of Instagram,” Holding two fingers up for 2 Million hells yeah babyyyyyyyyy!!!!!! Thank
uuuu Allllll who follow me for finding me remotely fascinating”. Earlier she was dating Australian photographer boyfriend Andrew Kneebone and recently she lost the opportunity to share the screen space with Hollywood star Jackie Chan as she was busy in the shoot of her upcoming Bollywood movie “Rustom” starring Akhay Kumar.
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Raj Tarun
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oung and upcoming actor Raj Taurn who has impressed the audiences by his wonderful performances and scored hat tricks with ‘Uyyala Jampala’, ‘Cinema Choopistha Mava’ and ‘Kumari 21F’, has become the first choice of top film makers. Currently Raj Tarun is on signing spree and he has been roped for upcoming movie “Shatamanam Bavati” which is going to be directed by Satish Vegesna. Earlier Satish wanted to rope Mega hero Sai Dharam Tej to play the lead role but due to various reasons, he did not sign the movie and replaced by young actor Raj Tarun. Dil Raju is going to produce the movie under his home banner. If everything will go accordingly, then movie will go on the floor very soon. Currently Raj Tarun is romancing once again with Heebah Patel for upcoming untitled multistarrrer movie under the direction of Anil Sunkara.
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omedy star Allari Naresh who has delivered number of disasters in his filmi career and as a result of it, many producers backed off their investment, is going to team up with Mega producer BVSN Prasad. According to the latest update, Allari Naresh is going to act in forthcoming untitled movie which will be produced by Prasad. Earlier BVSN Prasad's production venture “Atharintiki Daredi" starring Power Star Pawan Kalyan was turned out blockbuster and his recently released production venture Young Tiger Jr. NTR starrer “Nannaku Prematho” received lot of applause but not the expected collections. So now he has decided to change his paradigm, rather than running top stars, he changed his route and eyeing Allari Naresh which has delivered decent hit movie 3 years back. Currently BVSN Prasad is following new strategy in the term of investment to make small movies and the reason behind it is if the movie will become flop then there will not be big headache, means small investment, minimum losses and no risk. Currently Allari Naresh is very happy to join hands with top producer for his small project.
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S Rajmouli’s directorial venture “Baahubali:The Beginning” is gearing up for International release in the summer. The German version of Baahubali is going to entertain the audiences on 24th April whereas the movie will be screened in China in May. Now Rajamouli, Prabhas, Rana, Tamannah and Anushka are planning to fly these countries to promote the movie before its release. Now days, publicity plays very important role for the success of the movie and the film unit is going to promote the movie for German, China
and other International release. But if they will spent the time for promotion of ‘Baahubali:The Beginning’, then it will affect the shoot of its second part “Baahubali:The Conclusion”. Baahubali has earned more than Rs 600 Crores from its all versions and makers are expecting that once again, the movie will do good business in International market. Currently the movie “Baahubali 2” is progressing at brisk pace and makers are planning to release it by the end of this year or early next year. Now Rajamouli is targeting to crush the collection record to Aamir Khan’s PK and Salman Khan Starrer Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
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usic director Thaman found himself in the controversy again. Now after releasing the teaser of upcoming movie “Sarrainodu”,
number of people are blaming that Thaman copied the background music of the movie “Sarrainodu” starring Allu Arjun, Rakul Preet Singh and Catherine Tresa, directed by Boyapati Srinu from the Hollywood movie ‘Pacific Rim’ background soundtracks by Ramin Djawadi and the famous Mad Max Fury road soundtrack. It is not the first time when Thaman fell in this type of controversy, earlier audiences also blamed that the music of Aagadu was copied from Malayalam movie ‘Avatharam’. But Mahesh fans supported to Thaman that the music of Aagadu was released much before
Avatharam. Now the recently released teaser of Sarrainodu is giving Goosebumps to the people and they are praising the background music that elevates the appearance of Allu Arjun to peak but Thaman is caught again as it is found to be copied one. This time how will he prove that he is not a copy cat, will be decided very soon.
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ower Star Pawan Kalyan is getting huge shock and the shock is not given by any outsider but she is his own niece who is none other than Mega actress Niharika Konidela, the daughter of Nagababu. Currently Pawan Kalyan is busy in the shoot of his forthcoming much hyped movie “Sardaar Gabbar Singh” and
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planning to wrap the shoot as soon as possible as the movie is set to hit the theaters on 8th April. He did not want to delay the shoot. Now it is coming out that Niharika who is making her debut as an actress with her forthcoming movie “Oka Manasu”, directed by Rama Raju, has wrapped the entire shoot in which actor Naga Shourya is playing the lead role. Earlier makers were planning to release the movie on 8th April but as Pawan’s Sardaar are arriving on the same date, so Niharika decided to postpone the release of her upcoming romantic entertainer movie. According to few people, it is a new strategy of the film makers to gain the attention of audiences for the movie by announcing the same date for its arrival because long time back, the makers of Sardaar declared the release date.
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ctor Krishna is the first Superstar of Telugu film industry and his son Mahesh Babu is continuing the legacy and winning the heart of audiences by his wonderful performances. Recently Superstar Mahesh Babu attended the audio launch event of forthcoming revenge drama “Sri Sri” as chief guest at Shilpa Kala Vedhika in Hyderabad. The movie is directed by Muppalaneni Siva in which Krishna, and actress and producer Vijaya Nirmala are playing important role whereas actor Naresh,
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ctress Mumaith Khan who has acted in number of Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Kannada languages movies, gained more popularity with the item song in the Telugu movie Pokiri and recently she shook legs with Nandamuri Balakrishna for ‘Dictator'. She has ruled the Tollywood for few years as the number
the son of Vijaya Nirmala is essaying the role of cop and actor Sudheer Babu will be seen in the role of cameo. The upcoming movie “Sri Sri” is remake of Marathi hit movie and makers have made few changes in the script according to the image of Krishna and Telugu audiences. During the audio launch Mahesh said that he is very big fan of his father and very excited about the new getup of his father for this upcoming movie. He added that he is very happy as he got the opportunity to attend the audio launch as chief guest and sent wishes for the success of the movie.
one item queen. She revealed about the insult that she met in life and she gave advice to the people that painful insults are the one that makes the people stronger. She said that when she was 9 years old, she was overweight and her weight was nearly 55 Kilograms. Everyone used to call her ugly and fat. She was insulted by her family several times, they commented on her protruding teeth and said that she is very ugly. She was very scared but later she joined the dance, lost weight and proved her talent in film industry.
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Pawan touches Sudigali Sudheer’s foot
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here are number of actors and actresses who want to share the screen space with Power Star Pawan Kalyan and everyone is aware of his fan power as he has number of die-hard fans. The comedian Sudigali Sudheer of Jabardasth fame, who is working with Pawan in his forthcoming much hyped movie “Sardaar Gabbar Singh”, interacted with media and shared his experience working with Pawan Kalyan and some other interesting detail. He said that Pawan Kalyan is very simple and lovable person. He added that during the shoot Pawan called him and asked, are you Sudigali Sudheer? He was very surprised and said yes sir, in this conversation, by mistake the legs of Pawan touched his legs then immediately
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Pawan touched his foot and said sorry. He was shocked after seeing this type of behaviour as he is a top star but follows traditions and said sorry for his unknown mistake in front of crew members of Sardaar. Currently film unit are planning to head Europe for the shoot of song. The audio launch event of the movie is going to be held on 12th March whereas the movie is scheduled to hit the theaters on 8th April.
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fter Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, NTR and Stylish star Allu Arjun, now it is the turn of Comedian Ali who crooned the song. Now numbers of actors are coming forward and not only singing for their own movie but also for other stars. Recently Jr. NTR crooned a special song for Kannada Superstar Puneet Rajkumar's 25th movie 'Chakravyuha', for the recently released movie ‘Lachindeviki O Lekkundi’, senior actor Jaya rakish Reddy turned into singer. Allu Arjun also crooned the song the for his upcoming action and entertainer movie “Sarrainodu”. According to the latest update, Ali wrote the lyrics for the upcoming movie “Padesave” and lent his vocal for the song. Anup Rubens composed the tune. Karthik Raju and Nithya Shetty are playing the lead role. The movie is all about a guy who enjoys his life with his girlfriends. It is directed by Chuniya and produced by Annapurna Studios.
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whistle for
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Rajini & Nag in Shivalinga
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wo stars of South Indian Film Industry Superstar Rajinikanth and King Nagarjuna are going to team up for upcoming multistarrer movie, which is remake of Kannada movie “Shivalinga”. It will be made in Tamil and Telugu. The original version of Shivalinga is directed by P Vasu and the movie starring Shivarajkumar, Vedhika, Shakthi Vasudevan and Vaishali Deepak. P Vasu has earlier directed hit Telugu movies like Chandramukhi and Nagavalli and now getting ready to direct ‘Shivalinga’ in Tamil and Telugu with these two stars. If everything will go accordingly, then movie will go on the floor very soon. Currently Rajinikanth is busy in his upcoming movies “Kabali” under the direction of Pa Ranjith and “Robo 2.0” which is being directed by Shankar whereas on the other side Nagarjuna is waiting for the release of his bilingual multistarrer movie “Oopiri” which is scheduled to hit the theaters on 25th March.
here is no doubt that Nandamuri Balakrishna has number of die-heard fans. Whenever he arrives on the screen, the theaters are filled with whistles, claps and newspaper pieces. His performance and way of dialogue delivery are superb which has grabbed several eyeballs. But if Balakrishna end up whistling for the dance of any youngster then think what will happen. Recently Nani shared his thought and said that special screening of the movie was arranged at Prasads multiplex and Balakrishna was Chief Guest. In the movie when remix song ‘dhanchave menatha koothura’ screened, a big whistle was heard. Nani was shocked that who could dare to whistle so loudly when Balayya was present but after knowing the reality, he was shocked because the whistle came from Balayya as he liked Nani’s dance in the movie. Currently movie is running successfully and receiving good responses.
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ctor Sundeep Kishan is going to entertain the audiences in Khakhi avatar second
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fter delivering successful movie “Nannaku Prematho”, the expectation of audiences have been increased for Tarak’s upcoming movie “Janatha Garage” which has started the shoot from 22nd February. Makers are also taking special care and not ready to compromise with the quality of the movie. According to the latest update, the makers have spent nearly Rs 3 Crores on the Garage Set for this upcoming entertainer movie. A big garage set has been erected under the supervision of art director A.S. Prakash which is looking original and makers have bought 15-20 old cars to keep in the garage. ‘Mirchi’ and ‘Srimanthudu’ fame director Koratala Siva is going to helm this megaphone. Two actresses Samantha and Nithya Menon are playing female lead role whereas Malayalam actor Mohanlal will play important role. Currently Tarak is busy in the makeover on this upcoming saga and he will join the set in Mumbai schedule.
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time in his filmi career for upcoming movie “Mayavan” which marks the directorial debut of producer CV Kumar. It is a bilingual movie which will be made in Tamil and Telugu languages. Sundeep Kishan is portraying the character of short tempered and realistic police officer. He is very excited about his role. The music of the movie will be scored by Ghibran. Earlier Sundeep played the role of cop in the movie “DK Bose”. He is very confident about his upcoming project. The screenplay and dialogues are provided by Nalan Kumarasamy. Actress Lavanya Tripathi is playing the female lead role whereas Daniel Balaji is playing important role in this upcoming action thriller movie. Currently Sundeep Kishan is busy in Malayalam remake “Neram” and “Oka Ammayi Thappa”. The Neram remake has been titled as “Run” in Telugu and the movie has completed the shoot, makers are planning to release the movie in March whereas “Oka Ammayi Thappa” will be released in Summer as it involves lot of post production works.
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ROBO 2.0
Namrata wins
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he forthcoming much awaited movie “Brahmotsavam” starring Superstar Mahesh Babu, Kajal Aggarwal, Pranitha and Samantha directed by Srikanth Addala, has set a new record in the overseas market as the rights of the movie has been sold for a whopping price of Rs 13 Crores. Mahesh’s Babu’s latest offering Srimanthudu was blockbuster and it was turned out second highest grosser of Tollywood but now it seems that Brahmotsavam will be bigger hit than Srimanthudu if the buyers have to breakeven. According to the sources, Buyers were sceptical but Namrata, the wife of Mahesh Babu was not ready to compromise with the amount of the movie as she is aware of Mahesh’s craze in territory. PVP Cinema also tried to lower the price as it was too high for Telugu movie but Namrata paid deaf ear to everyone and was not ready to compromise. Finally the
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verybody is aware about the budge of upcoming Sci-fi thriller movie “Robo 2.0” starring Superstar Rajinikanth which is directed by creative and talented film maker Shankar. The makers are not leaving any stone upturned for lavish outlook. The movie will be made on the huge budget of around Rs 350 Crores which is highest ever for any Indian movies. According to the latest update, a huge and lavish set is being erected in Poonamallee for a never seen before action sequence for the movie. The makers have spent nearly Rs 20 Crores for this lavish set and the shoot of action sequences will be started from 18th February. Recently Hollywood action choreographer Kenny Bates has joined the set in Chennai to compose the fight. Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is playing the role of buddies and Amy Jackson will be seen in the role of female Robo. The movie is being produced by Lyca International which has earlier produced Vijay starrer super hit movie “Kaththi” and now going to produce the remake of ‘Kaththi’ in which Megastar Chiranjeevi is going to play the lead role.
deal was closed with the same amount of Rs 13 Crores and ‘Brahmotsavam’ surpassed Pawan’s movie “Sardaar Gabbar Singh” as its overseas rights are sold out for Rs 10.5 Crores. Mahesh is coproducing the movie whereas all the business deals are handling by Namrata.
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ctor Naga Chaitanya starrer forthcoming movie “Majnu” remake of “Premam” is progressing at brisk pace in Goa. Recently makers canned few crucial scenes at the private college in Vizag. During the shoot, many college students were shown enthusiastic to take the photograph with him. According to the sources, the principal of the college asked Naga Chaitanya’s assistant Venu that his college students wanted to take selfie with Chaitanya. But his assistant Venu demanded Rs 10 Lakh for it, when college principal took this matter in front of Chaitu and asked him why such hefty price to just pose for a selfie. Chaitu was stunned after hearing it and immediately kicked out Venu from his team. The staff celebrated Venu’s dismissal by bursting firecrackers at Annaurna Studios. This type of incident is very common to the celebrities. There are some other assistants of few stars who need to be shunted out.
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CHARAN’S BRUCE LEE TV SCREENING
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ega actor Ram Charan starrer movie “BruceLee” was released on 16th October 2015 but it was turned out commercially flop at the box office. Recently it was premiered on ZEE Telugu and entertained the audiences. Some of the die-hard fans of Charan performed special Poojas to TV when Ram Charan appeared on the screen and family audiences made the movie blockbuster on TV. Some of Mega fans shows their like worship towards Cherry with Harathi and uploaded the picture on social networking site which is going viral and creating lot of buzz. Earlier this type of madness was seen for Superstar Mahesh Babu when his blockbuster movie “Srimanthudu” was premiered on ZEE Telugu. Generally during the release of movie, audiences throws coins, whistles and claps in the theaters but the movie “BruceLee” which has declared as commercially flop at the box office, was premiered at TV, now it has been declared as hit on it, the huge responses which BruceLee has received indicates that Charan Mania is at the peak.
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NTR BREAKS
BAAHUBALI record
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oung Tiger Jr.NTR who is enjoying the success of his recently released revenge drama “Nannaku Prematho” is getting ready to join the set of his forthcoming movie “Janatha Garage” which will be directed by Koratala Siva. The business of upcoming movie “Janatha Garage” is more or less closed already, Koratala Siva and Mythri Movie Makers have come in comfortable zone. ‘Janatha Garage’ is setting record for NTR in the term of pre-release business. According to the latest report of trade, the Malayalam right of Janatha Garage has been sold to the fancy price of Rs 4.2 Crores. On the other side Malayalam rights of Prabhas starrer ‘Baahubali’ was sold for Rs 3.25 Crore. In this manner Tarak has broken the record of Baahubali. The plus point of the upcoming ‘Janatha Garage’ is the presence of Mohanlal who is playing the role of Pedda Nanna of Tarak. Makers are expecting that Mohanlal will be major highlights of the movie.
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YAMINI
CROONS FOR ANJALI
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amini, the younger sister of noted music composer Thaman has lent her vocal for the song, first time in her career for upcoming bilingual movie ‘Yaar Nee’ in Tamil and ‘Chitrangada’ in Telugu. The romantic song which starts with the lines ‘Vaada Vaada Nenjai Thirudiya’, come out very well and already the song has been recorded in Chennai. The movie is directed by choreographer turned film makers Ashok G. It is a woman centric movie in which Anjali is playing the female lead role. According to the makers, the song which is crooned by Yamini will be shot on actress Anjali very soon. It is the first time when Yamini crooned any song. She belongs from musical family and music is in her blood. She is an IT professional in Mumbai.
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RAAI LAXMI’S
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ower Star Pawan Kalyan starrer forthcoming much awaited action and entertainer saga “Sardaar Gabbar Singh” is near the completion of the shoot and it is set to hit the theaters on 8th April. Currently entire film units are busy in making necessary preparation for the audio launch event. According to the sources, Mega brothers Chiranjeevi, Nagababu and Pawan Kalyan will grace the audio launch event and will share the same dais. Although makers did not finalize the audio launch date but has finalized Gachibowli Stadium as venue for the audio launch and targeting one Lakh crowd for it. According to the latest buzz, makers are going to spend Rs 1.25 Crores for audio launch and also consulting top rated event management agencies. The music of the movie is scored by sensational music composer and he will give live performance during the audio launch. Actress Kajal Aggarwal is playing the female lead role. The movie is directed by KS Ravindra alias Bobby and jointly produced by Pawan and Sharath Marrar with the association of Eros International.
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ot beauty Raai Laxmi is making her Bollywood debut with the upcoming movie “Julie 2”, directed by Deepak Shivdasani who is the director of erotic movie “Julie” starring Neha Dupia. Earlier the Southern beauty Raai Laxmi has worked with top Kollywood stars like Ajith, Mammootty and Mohanlal. It is her 50th movie in which she is making her full length role. On the occasion of Valentine Day, makers have released first look poster which is creating lot of sensation in which she made her presence bare back which is partly covered by transparent white fabric. According to Raai Laxmi, she has spent several months to get in the shape for the role. She joined the set in October and continuously busy in the shoot and she has to hold the same look till the end. She will be seen in 96 different outfits in this upcoming erotic movie. It is set to hit the theaters on 12th August and will be released in Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada. Currently she is also busy in south movies Sowcarpettai and the Bangalore Days remake.
SHOCKING BUDGET FOR
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ctor Nani is enjoying the success of his recently released movie “Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gadha” which is running successfully at the theaters and doing decent collections. Very soon Nani will join the set of his upcoming untitled movie which is being directed by Indraganti Mohan. According to the sources Nani will romance with two actresses. One of them is ‘Express Raja’ fame Surabhi whereas other is Malayalam actress Niveda Thomas. From a long time Indraganti was hunting an actress who can perform as well as look beautiful. Niveda was fit for the role and she is playing pivotal role in the movie alongside female lead actress Surabhi. Nani is also making his screen presence in dual avatar. The movie has already completed first schedule.
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