Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Jagapatibabu's new flick is Kshatriya Vamsam

Jagapatibabu is playing the role of hero in the movie Kshatriya Vamsam being directed by Jonnalagadda Srinivas. Previously Jonnalagadda Srinivas and Jagapatibabu worked together for the movie Jagapati. Presently, Jagapatibabu is busy with the shooting of a film being made on the banner of Adityaram Movies under the direction of Dasarath. Kshatriya Vamsam would go to sets after the completion of the Adityaram Movies' film.

Filmfare award for Prince Maheshbabu and Genelia

Maheshbabu bagged the filmfare for Best Hero award for Pokiri. This is the second Filmfare award for Maheshbabu, the first one being for Okkadu. The other Filmfare awards are Best Heroine for Genelia (Bommarillu) , Best Director for Puri Jagannath (Pokiri), Best Music Director for Devisri Prasad (Bommarillu), Best Character Artiste Male for Saikumar (Samanyudu) , Best Character Artiste Female for Sandhya (Annavaram) , Best lyricist for Veturi (Godavari) , Best Singer Male for S.P. Balasubrahmanyam (Sriramadasu), and Best Singer Female for Mamata Mohandas (Raakhi). These awards would be presented to the winners at Hyderabad on August 4, 2007.

First schedule of Bapu's film completed

The first schedule of a film being directed by Bapu and produced by K Aparna on the banner of Chaitra Cinema Circuit (C3) with Naresh and Charmme in the lead was completed recently.

The first schedule was held between July 9 and 21 at Ramoji Film City. A song was canned on Charmme, Prema, Ranganath, Sangeetha, Vizag Prasd, Rallapalli and Sunil Sharma.

The film has story, screenplay and dialogues from Mullapudi Venkataramana, which had several elements like emotion, entertainment, politics, family, and love, besides a modern touch.

A five-day shooting was held at NCL Gardens involving Naresh, Charmme, Kota Srinivasa Rao, LB Sriram, Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao, Duvvasi Mohan, Lakshmipati, Gauthamraju and Prithvi.

The shooting was later continued from July 29 at Hyderabad, Bobbili, Vizianagaram, Araku, Rajole.

Veturi and Jonnavithula are scripting lyrics, while Vidyasagar is scoring tunes for the movie.

Vijayadasami climax shoot at Ramoji Film City

The first schedule of a film directed by Dasarath and produced by Aditya Ram on the banner of Adityaram Movies with Jagapatibabu, Bhoomika Chawla and Anushka in the lead was completed after a seven-day shoot in Hyderabad.

The second schedule slated in Rajahmundry would continue for about a weeks time. Again the unit would return to Hyderabad and go for a 10-day shooting. Later in September, a schedule was planned in the US.

The film is being moulded as a reflection of the affection between wife and husband and the human relations.

RP Patnaik is scoring music for the movie. A song and a part of the talkie was completed in the first schedule, while the second schedule too will have a song and a part of talkie

Charmme says Mantra is going to a true technical movie

The shooting of Mantra with Charmme playing the title role was finished recently and the film is now busy in rerecording activities.

Raviprakash B, who provided story and screenplay for the movie says, It is the story of a girl called Mantra. She used to enjoy her life very happily. But there was a sudden change in her due to the difference between the belief and the truth. What is the truth and what was the belief is a suspense.

Director Tulasikumar T says, We gave a lot of preference to technical values in the movie. Especially Sivendras cinematography would be a highlight of the film. It is a rare gift for those who welcome novelty. Charmmes performance would mesmerize the audiences. We are sure that the film would attract all classes of audiences.

Heroine Charmme says, As was I am saying right from the launch of this film, this would remain a memorable film in my entire film career. I could mention about this film proudly even after 10-15 years. Director Tulasirams taking, Raviprakash screenplay and Sivendra cinematography would remain major plus points of this flick.

Producer says, We are planning to launch the audio in the first week of August and release the film in the last week.

Nutan Prasad, Jeeva, Rallapalli, Vijayasai, Chitram Sreenu are in the cast

Last schedule of Lakshmi Putrudu

Udaykiran and Diya are playing the lead in Lakshmi Putrudu directed by Tamil director Raj Kapoor and produced by Polisetty Rambabu of Gopi (Goda Meeda Pilli)- fame on the banner of RS Films.

The final schedule of the film is in progress now.

Udaykiran unveiled the posters of the film. The current schedule has begun on July 19.

D Imaan is scoring tunes for the film. Polisetty Sandhyarani is presenting the film.

Udaykiran, executive producer Vijay Varma, Ceded distributor Ravikiran also participated in the press briefing.

Vijayadasami climax shoot at Ramoji Film City

Shooting of climax scenes for Vijayadasami directed by V Samudra and produced by Edara Ranga Rao on the banner of Sai Sarwajit Movies with Nandamuri Kalyanram in the lead is in progress at Ramoji Film City from July 28.

A decision to release the film on September 6th and the entire unit is working hard to complete the film in the set deadline. Our hero Kalyanram and director V Samudra are struggling a lot and working hard like never before for this movie. At the same time, post-production works are also in progress simultaneously at the same pace. We are confident that our film Vijayadasami would earn us a big hit in this Sarvajit year.

planned the climax episode in an extraordinary manner. The climax would be the highlight of the movie. Vijayadasami would remain a milestone in Kalyanram career. Paruchuri brothers made changes to the script in this regard. They made several betterments to the script. The film was able to get an action and emotional climax. Srikant Devas music would be another plus point, while Ram Prasads cinematography would be another highlight. When it comes to production values, Saikumar once again gave an extraordinary performance as a villain. Mounika of Radha-Madhu-fame was a perfect fit as a sister and Brahmanandams comedy needs no specific mention. Kalyani of Yendamavulu (serial)-fame played the role of Saikumars wife and puts up brilliant performance. Like this, each and every artiste gave their best for this movie. We will complete the shooting part by August 20th and bring out the film on September 6th.

Story is by Perarasu, script is by Paruchuri Brothers, editing is by Nandamuri Hari, choreography is by Noble and Ashok Raj while art is by Nagendra.

Sunday, July 29, 2007

Bharat, Sandhya and Bavana in Muduru

A successful Tamil movie starring Bharat (Premiste fame), Sandhya (Premisthe fame), and Bhavana (Ontari fame) is being dubbed into Telugu as Muduru with the tag line Premisthe by G. Hari Kumar and K .Lakshminarayana on the banner of Sri Lakshmi Srinivasa Pictures. The story of the film is based on a real life incident that occurred on Andhra-Tamil Nadu border. Dialogues and lyrics are given by Vennelakanti. Sabhesh and Murali scored the music of the film. Action is by Kanal Kannan and Suresh is the executive producer . Srinu is the director of the movie.

Friday, July 27, 2007

Pellikani Prasad in post production works

Shooting of Pellikani Prasad directed by Satyam Dwarapudi and produced by Ramesh Kumar Alapati and Soma Vijayaprakash on the banner of Godavari Films starring Sivaji, Naresh and Sridevi was completed recently. Presently post production works are going on at a brisk pace. Audio of the movie would be launched in the first week of August and the film would be released in the last week of August. Camera is handled by Anji and editing is by Upendra Kumar.

Srinivasa Reddy to direct 'Kuberulu'

Godavari Films is planning a film titled Kuberulu with a tagline Veellaki Annee Appulay in the direction of Srinivasa Reddy. Godavari Films is presently producing a film Pellikaani Prasad under the direction of Satyam with Sivaji, Naresh and Sridevi in the lead. Srinivasa Reddy had previously directed films like Adirindayya Chandram and Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila and is presently busy in making of Yamagola (Mallee Modalayindi). Siva and Suresh Teegala are providing story for the movie and Bhaskarabhatla is scripting all the lyrics. Yaganti Srinivas is presenting the film.

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Hansika Motwani in NTR's Kantri

Shooting of the film Kantri produced by Ashwini Dutt and directed by Meher Ramesh starring Junior NTR will start in September. Meher Ramesh has previously directed Kannada films VeeraKannadiga (Andhrawala remake) and Ajay(Okkadu remake). There are two heroines in this movie. Desamuduru fame Hansika Motwani is one of them while the other is yet to be finalised.

Doctorate to Veturi by Nagarjuna University

Acharya Nagarjuna University has announced an honorary doctorate to Veturi Sundarama Murthy, which would be awarded to him on August 3 at its convocation. As you well know, Veturi Sundarama Murthy is a popular lyricist.

Veturi Sundararama Murthy is a disciple of the legendary Tirupati Venkata Kavulu. While working as a journalist, Veturi got his first break in movies through K. Viswanath. Later, he wrote thousands of songs. Veturi wrote a large variety of songs ranging from classic poetry to the folk and mass ones. He is also the second lyricist from Telugu film industry to win the National Film Award for Best Lyrics for the song Raalipoye puvva neeku ragaalenduke from the picture Maathrudevobhava. He considers Thakita thadimi and Nadavinodamu of Saagara Sangamam to be two of his best songs.

Shivaji as State Rowdy

Hero Shivaji's next film directed by Gandhi and produced by Yalamanchi Ravichand has been titled as State Rowdy. A pressmeet was held on Thursday and title of the movie was anounced. As you all know, State Rowdy is one the hit movie of Megastar Chiranjeevi. Mallika Kapoor and Madhushalini are the heroines while M.M. Srilekha is the music director. The film has the tagline of Veediki Anta Scene Ledu.

Nagarjuna as God in Bruce Almighty remake in Telugu?

Mohanbabu is planning to produce a movie with Akkineni Nagarjuna and his elder son Vishnuvardhan. It is believed that this movie is made with the inspiration of Hollywood flick Bruce Almighty and Nagarjuna is playing the role of God which was played by Morgan Freeman in the original while Vishnuvardhan is playing the role of hero. This film is to be produced under the banner of Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures with P. Vasu as director. Isha Parvani is the heroine. M.M. Keeravani is scoring the music of the film. Presently script work is in progress.

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

John Apparao 40 Plus launch on July 26

The shooting of the movie John Apparao 40 Plus being produced and directed by Kuchipudi Venkat on the banner of Black and Eight Act with Krishna Bhagawan Simran in the lead would be launched on July 26, 2007. The first schedule of the film would begin in Bangkok from July 27. New comer Kiran Varnas is scoring the music for the film. Brahmanandam, Ali, Raghubabu, Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam, Jeeva, Melkote, Benarjee and Telangana Sakuntala and others are in the cast. This is the second movie for Kuchipudi Venkat. His first film is Modati Cinema with Navadeep and Poonam Bajwa in the lead.

Nava Vasantham completes 80 percent shoot

Over 80 percent of the talkie part of Nava Vasantham directed by Shahjahan and produced by N.V. Prasad and Paras Jain on the banner of Mega Super Good Films with Tarun and Aarthi Agarwal in the lead has been completed. A huge set was erected at Sarathi Studios in Hyderabad and some important scenes are being shot. The balance talkie and three songs would be shot very soon. Akash and Rohit are also playing heroes in the movie. The film would be released in the month of September.

Shankardada Zindabad release on July 27 with 350 prints

Shankardada Zindabad directed by Prabhudeva and produced on the banner of Gemini Film Circuit with Mega Star Chiranjeevi and Karishma Kotak in the lead is going to be released on July 27 with 350 prints. This film is a sequel to Shankar Dada MBBS and remake superhit Hindi movie Lage Raho Munnabhai. Srikanth is playing an important role in the movie. Power Star Pawan Kalyan, Raviteja, Stylish Star Allu Arjun and Mega Brother Nagababu are also appearing in guest roles in this movie.

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Hello Premistaaraa audio in August first week

Audio of the film Hello Premisthara directed by Rajkumar, presented by Dil Raju and produced by Puri Jagannath on the banner of Vaishno Academy with Sairam Shankar and Sheela in the lead will be releasing in the first week of August and movie would be released in the last week of August. A press meet was arranged at Vaishno Academy's office to announce the title of the film. Shooting of the film had almost completed except for the canning of a song. The canning of the remaining song would begin from July 25.

Chakri is scoring music for the film. Dialogues are written by T. Rajasimha, lyrics are by Kandikonda, editing is by Marthand K. Venkatesh, art is by Chinna, choreography is by Raju Sundaram and Pradeep Anthony, and action is by Ram-Lakshman.

Viyyalavari Kayyalu audio on Aug 2

Audio of the film Viyyalavari Kayyalu directed by E. Sattibabu, presented by Lagadapati Sridhar and produced by Lagadapati Sirisha Sridhar on the banner of Ramalakshmi Cine Creations and Larsco Entertainment starring Udayakiran and Neha Jhulka is going to be released on August 2 through Madhura Entertainment. Realstar Srihari is playing an important role in the film.

Monday, July 23, 2007

Savitri shooting begins in September

Shooting of the film Savitri being directed and produced by new comer Srinivas Pokuri would begin in September. Poonam Singh is playing the title role of the film. She had done a couple of telugu films previously, but yet to have a sucess.

Sapara Art Pictures film titled Konchem Kothaga

Title for the film directed by Raju Rajendra Prasad and produced by Vemuru MLA Satishpal Raj and Abraham Kaluvakuri on the banner of Sapara Art Pictures with Venkat and Tulip Joshi in the lead was confirmed as Konchem Kothagaa. This film is being made simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu. Presently post-production works are in progress. Hindi version of the film would be released first in August. The Telugu version would be released a little latter. There are no songs in the film and it is a suspense and action thriller. Except the hero, heroine and Ashish Vidyarthi, all the other artistes would be different in Hindi and Telugu versions. While Johnny Lever played the comedian in Hindi, Ali played that role in Telugu. Story of the film is by K. Anand and camera is handled by S. Arunkumar.

Dil Raju next film director is Srivaas

Dil Raju is planning a film that would be directed by Srivaas whose recent film Lakshyam starring Gopichand, Jagapatibabu, and Anushka is running successfully. Hero and heroine of the movie are yet to be finalized. Presently Dil Raju is producing a film directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar starring Allu Arjun.

Saturday, July 21, 2007

Lakshmi Putrudu shooting progress

The final schedule of Lakshmi Putrudu directed by Rajkapoor and produced by Polisetty Rambabu on the banner of RS Films with Udaykiran and Diya in the lead is progressing at Hyderabad. Presently the song 'Yekkadunna Tension Mama…' scripted by Kandikonda is being canned at Kompally, Runway – 9, Snow World, Golconda Tombs, Treasure Island, Secretariat Flyover and other locations. The shooting part would be completed with this current schedule. D. Imaan is scoring music for the movie.

Mantra in post-production works

Post-production work of Mantra directed by Tulasiram and produced by Kalyanram on the banner of Generation Next Movies with Charmme playing the title role and V. Raviprakash as hero is under progress. Shooting of the film has been completed except for a song. This song would be canned in the last week of July. Audio would be launched in the first week of August and movie would be released later in that month.

Podarillu in DTS mixing

Shooting of the film Podarillu directed by Rettadi Srinivasa Rao and produced by Akula Siva Durga Prasad on the banner of Venky Academy with Sivabalaji and Neha Pendse in the lead has been completed. Presently DTS mixing work is in progress. A happy family would give an immense satisfaction to a soul. If one such family suffers a problem, the entire family system would disturb. A youth joins the family to set the things right in that family. What was the relation between that youth and the family is suspense. This is the basic story of this film.

Friday, July 20, 2007

Kalyanram to become father soon

Nandamuri Kalyanram, son of Harikrishna and the grandson of the late NT Ramarao,

This Kalyanram married the sister of Hari, who was a producer, at a grand function at Hitex in Hyderabad on August 9, 2006.

It is reliably learnt that Kalyanram is turning a father in the next few months, which means, another boy or girl is coming out to continue Nandamuri's legacy.

Presently Nandamuri Kalyanram is playing hero in Vijayadasami directed by V Samudra and produced by Edara Ranga Rao on the banner of Sai Sarwajit Productions.

Later, he would play a role in a film to be directed by Swarna Subba Rao and produced by Nandamuri Janakiram on the banner of NTR Arts.

Shankar Dada Zindabad Going to Great Business sold by north Andra

Shankar Dada Zindabad, directed by Prabhudeva and produced on the banner of Gemini Film Circuits, with Padma Bhushan, Mega Star, Dr Chiranjeevi as hero, Karishma Kotak in the female lead is creating a sensation even before its release.

The audio sales were in an extraordinary manner and stood on top of audio charts. It may be recalled here that the film's distribution rights for Nizam Area were sold at Rs 8.5 crores which is a record.

Now, the distribution rights for North Andhra were sold at a whopping Rs 7.5 crores.

Surprisingly, Zee Entertainments, which bagged the offer, is making its debut appearance in Telugu film industry as it was restricted to Bollywood films so far.

Let us wait and watch how many sensations the film would create before its release on July 27. Whatever it may be, a Mega Star is a Mega Star. Isn't it?

Operation Duryodhana celebrate 50-days function

The Srikanth-Kalyani starrer Operation Duryodhana directed by Posani Krishnamurali and produced by A Mallikarjuna on the banner of Aman International Movies with Nagababu and Mumaith Khan playing key roles was released 50 days ago and is running towards 100 days at all the centres where it was released.

The half-centenary function was celebrated on a grand scale at Tummalapali Kalakshetram on July 19. Noted journalist Turlapati Kutumba Rao was in the chair.

State minister Mandali Buddha Prasad, VGMTUDA chairman Malladi Vishnu, ACP Vijayakumar, Vijayawada Chamber president Bacchu Narasimha Rao, Posani, Srikanth, Nagababu, Chalapati Rao, Mumaith Khan, Prabhakar, Jackie and others attended the function.

All the guests profusely complimented the film unit.

Director Posani says, I gave the title by inspiring at the scam unearthed by Tehelka. Srikanth performs surgery to the people in general. I thank all the audiences who made our film a big hit. After this film, I am going to do a movie Aapada Mokkulavadu with Nagababu as hero. That would earn another good name to me and to the unit. In fact, Srikanth is responsible for the success of this movie. My special thanks to him.

Nagababu says, Though we had a satisfaction of doing a good movie, we have no hopes on the success of the movie. Posani dished out a memorable hit and earned a good name for him as well as for the unit. Srikanths performance reminded us of Nana Patekar of the Bollywood.

Srikanth says, In fact, this film had to done by hero who had a very big stature. I never thought I would do a character like Bhagavantudu. I had so far played in 94 films, but none of the films had earned me such a good name like this. In fact we are enjoying the completion of 50 days of the film. I thank director Posani and producer Mallikarjuna for giving such a big hit.

Shankar Dada Zindabad will release shortly on 27th July

Gemini Film Circuits, which produced Shankar Dada Zindabad under the direction of Prabhudeva, with Padma Bhushan, Mega Star, Dr Chiranjeevi as hero, Karishma Kotak in the female lead and Srikanth playing the heros sidekick, had officially announced the release date of the film as July 27.

The film had completed its shooting recently and the first copy was submitted to Censor Board for certification.

The Censor Board members awarded a clean U certificate to the movie.

The film which is hitting the screen on July 27 has several specialities. Power Star Pawan Kalyan, Sensational Star Raviteja and Stylish Star Allu Arjun are also appearing on the screen in this film.

Devisri Prasad scored peppy tunes to all the songs and the audio was already proved to be a chart-buster and is creating records in audio sales.

Moreover, this is the first film which is coming as a sequel. Surprisingly, Mega Star is looking very handsome in the posters that were released for publicity recently.

So, the entire Andhra Pradesh is getting ready to say Zindabad to Shankar Dada on July 27

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Jr. Rama Naidu to play hero

Jr. Rama Naidu, the son of noted producer D. Suresh Babu and grandson of Movie Mughal D. Rama Naidu is going be introduced as hero soon according to some sources. He is presently managing a graphics work unit called Spirit. It is learnt that D. Ramanaidu is going to produce the movie and it would go to sets in December 2007 and would be released during the summer of 2008.

Manchukurise Velalo to hit screen on August 10

Manchu Kurise Velalo is all set to release on August 10, 2007. The shooting of the talkie part of the film directed by Ashok Kumar and produced by R.V. Ramana Murthy on the banner of Lalitasri Combines with Yuvaraj and Purnitha in the lead was completed recently. Shooting of two more songs is remaining and they would be completed by the end of July. One of them is an item song that would be choreographed on Mumaith Khan. Bollywood music director Usha Khanna is scoring music for the film. Pakistani ghajal singer Ghulam Ali rendered a song for this movie. Musical blockbuster Abhinandhana was produced on Lalithasri Combines.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

successful Tamil film Himsinche 23va Raju Pulakesi ready for Telugu

A successful Tamil film Pulakesi produced by noted director Shankar is being dubbed into Telugu as Himsinche 23va Raju Pulakesi by NV Prasad and Paras Jain on the banner of Mega Super Good Films Pvt Ltd, with RB Choudary as presenter.

The first copy of the film is ready. Vadivelu, who earned a distinct recognition as a comedian, is playing the role of a Maharaja in this film, besides another character (dual role).

The film was a big hit in Tamil Nadu and ran for 175 days. Huge sets were erected with heavy budget for this film, despite the film has a comedian in the lead, which is possible only for Shankar.

The film which was produced by Shankar after 'Premiste' proved successful like his first production.

The producers are expressing their confidence that it would be a hit in Telugu as well.

Larsco Entertainments Viyyalavari Kayyalu in dubbing process

Larsco Entertainments Dubbing is in progress for Viyyalavari Kayyalu directed by E Sattibabu, presented by Lagadapati Sridhar and produced by Lagadapati Sirisha Sridhar on the banner of Larsco Entertainments with Udaykiran and Neha Jhulka in the lead and Real Star Srihari in a prominent role.

The director is moulding the film as a good family entertainer.

This is a beautiful family subject and at the same time, it has a very good comedy and melodious music. Srihari's role would be like a backbone of the entire movie. The talkie part was almost complete and the next schedule is likely to begin soon, in which we will can the songs. Dubbing activity has already begun.

We are confident that the film would be a big hit and it would attract all classes of audiences.

Ramana Gogula is scoring music for the movie.

Pellaindi Kaani Play a song by Allari Naresh and Kamalini..

The shooting of Pellayindi Kaanee directed by EVV Satyanarayana and produced by M Narasimha Rao on the banner of Raasi Movies with Naresh and Kamalini Mukherjee in the lead is fast progressing in and around Rajahmundry.

A song, 'Bavalu Bavalu Bavalu Gillandi Letha Buggalu' is being choreographed on Naresh, Sunil, Krishna Bhagawan, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Mallikarjuna Rao and Abhinayasri.

A special set was erected for the film at Pattiseema and a part of the song was shot there. Earlier, some talkie part was shot at Samalkot temple, Atreyapuram and on Godavari river banks in which the entire lead cast were involved.

The shooting in these parts would be completed by July 22.

Later some chasings and action episodes would be shot for four days in Araku Valley and Vizag areas. Then the unit would can the remaining songs at Kashmir from August 15, with which the entire shooting would be wrapped up.

Lakshmi Jyothi Creation's film is Abraham Lincoln

A successful Malayalam film Abraham Lincoln directed by Pramod Paappan with Kalabhavan Mani and Raghumaan of Bharat Bandh-fame as heroes is being dubbed into Telugu with the same name by AN Balaji on the banner of Sri Lakshmi Jyothi Creations.

We started songs recording in Chennai at 7 am on 07.07.07 and completed at 7 pm. Dubbing works were started from the next day. Music by Aupappachan is a highlight and all the four songs were tuned in a melodious way. At the same time, they were also choreographed excellently and were moulded on the celluloid as per the wishes of the director by the cinematographer. The story is about a war between two gold shops and their merchants. The film was a big hit in Kerala.

The scenes between the police officer and the thief would be novel and thrilling. Raghumaan as police officer and Kalabhavan Mani as thief vied with each other in performance. The chases with cars and motorbikes would be on par with Hollywood films. We will soon release the film.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Mee Shreyobhilashi may be the title of Visu Films movie

Mee Shreyobhilashi is the title under consideration for the film directed by Eswara Reddy, presented by C.C. Reddy and produced by Y. Sonia Reddy on the banner of Visu Films. Rajendra Prasad is playing the lead in this movie. The last schedule of the film will be starting from July 20 and would be shot in Srisailam, Horseley Hills and others places. Post-production works would begin by the end of July. Naresh, Nazar, Raghubabu, Krishna Bhagawan, Brahmanandam, Tanikella Bharani, Ali, Dhanush, Chalapati Rao, Ravi Kondala Rao, Ravi Varma, Suraj, Meena, Rupa Kaur, Medha, Radhakumari and others are in the cast. Dialogues are written by Nandyala Srinivas and Ramesh Cheppala. Koti is scoring the music of the film. Camera is by Ravindra Babu, action is by Ram-Lakshman, and editing is by Marthand K Venkatesh.

Vijayadasami release on Sept 6

Shooting of film Vijayadasami directed by V. Samudra and produced by Edara Ranga Rao on the banner of Sai Sarwajit Movies starring Nandamuri Kalyanram and Vedika is progressing well. The film would be released September 6, 2007. Audio of the film would be released in the last week of August. Srikanth Deva scored music for the movie. Dialogues are by Paruchuri Brothers while lyrics are by Gurucharan, Ananta Sriram, Abhinaya Srinivas, Eswara Teja, and Velpula Venkatesh. Camera is by C. Ramprasad and editing is by Nandamuri Hari. Saikumar is playing the villain in this film. Brahmanandam, Ahuti Prasad, AVS, Suman Setty and others are in the cast.

Monday, July 16, 2007

Director Samudra as hero?

Popular director V. Samudra who has directed films like Simharaasi, Mahanandi, Tiger Harishchandra Prasad etc is going to play the role of hero in the near future according to some sources in film industry. Samudra's last film was Yevadaithe Nakenti which was a commercially successful movie. He is presently doing the film Vijayadasami with Nandamuri Kalyanram as hero.

Udaykiran as Lakshmi Putrudu

Uday Kiran is playing hero in a bilingual film Lakshmi Putrudu being produced by Polisetty Rambabu under the direction of Tamil director Rajkumar on the banner of R.S. Films in Tamil as well as Telugu simultaneously. Diya is the heroine of the film. So far shooting of three songs and 70 percent of talkie was completed. The final schedule of the movie would begin from July 18. The producers are planning to release the film in the last week of August or in the first week of September. D. Imaan is scoring music for the movie. Satyaraj is playing the role of hero's father.

Ravikumar Choudary's film has Nithin as hero

Producer C. Kalyan is making a movie along with S. Vijayanand under the direction of A.S. Ravikumar Choudary with Nithin as hero and Kajal of Lakshmi Kalyanam-fame as heroine. Rekha Combines is presenting the movie. The recording of songs for the movie has begun at Hollywood Studio recently. Regular shooting of the film would begin from august 27. Nagababu is playing a key role in the movie. Dialogues are written by Marudhuri Raja. Chakri is scoring music for the film. Story, screenplay and direction are by A.S. Ravikumar Choudary. Ravikumar Choudary previously directed films like Yagnam and Veerabhadra.

Maisamma IPS begins shoot

Shooting of Maisamma IPS directed by Bharat Parepalli, presented by Dasari Padma and produced by K. Ramakrishna Prasad on the banner of Soubhagya Media with Mumaith Khan playing the title role was launched in the unit's office at a function. Mumaith Khan played the role of police office in Yevadaithe Nakenti directed by Samudra with Dr. Rajasekhar as hero. Now she is playing a solo heroine in Maisamma IPS. Story and screenplay for the film are given by Dasari Narayana Rao. Vandemataram Srinivas is scoring music for the film.

Actress Prema in Bapu's film

Actress Prema is doing a special role in director Bapu's new film. Allari Naresh and Charmi are playing the lead roles in this film. The shooting is now going on at a special set erected at Ramoji Film City. A song is currently being shot on Charmi. Vidyasagar is scoring the music of the film. Anil Kumar is the producer of the film.

Sunday, July 15, 2007

I am famous selected for Melbourne International Film Festival

A movie titled I Am Famous directed by Hanumanth has been selected for Melbourne International Film Festival 2007. This is the only Indian film featuring in the festival. Hanumanth has worked as an associate of director Chandrashekar Yeleti. This movie is about a child Minnu who says she is famous. Camera is handled by Senthil . Kamaraju who acted in Naa Video Dairy and Godavari had acted in it.

Director Shankar to produce Gadi No. 305 Lo Devudu

Creative director Shankar is going to produce another movie titled Gadi No.305 Lo Devudu in both Tamil and Telugu languages with Prakash Raj in the lead role under the direction of Simbudevan.
Prakash Raj is going to appear in the film as Lord Vishnu. Shankar previously produced Premiste and Himsinche 23 va Raju Pulakesi. Himsinche 23 va Raju Pulakesi was directed by Simbudevan.

Dil Raju plans a movie with Junior NTR

Dil Raju is planning a movie with Junior NTR. The movie is yet to be finalized. Director for the movie is also not known. Dil Raju previously produced super hit films like Dil, Arya, Bhadra, bommarillu, and recently Munna. He is currently producing a film with Allu Arjun directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar. Junior NTR is currently busy with Yamadonga being directed by S.S. Rajamouli. After Yamadonga NTR would play hero in Aswanidutt's film Kanthri under the direction of Meher Ramesh. After Kanthri, NTR could do Dil Raju's project.

Friday, July 13, 2007

Shankardad Zindabad to hit screens on July 25th

Release date of MegastarChiranjeevi starrer Shankaradada Zindabad has been confirmed. The film is hitting the screens on July 25. The final part of the shooting is nearing completion. Karishma Kotak is the heroine of this film. The movie is directed by Prabhudeva and produced under the banner of Gemini Film Circuit. Pawan Kalyan, Raviteja and Allu Arjun are appearing in guest roles in the movie. The audio of the film has been released in the market and already is a big hit. Devi Sri Prasad scored the music for the film.

Pellikaani Prasad shooting progress

Shooting of the movie Pellikaani Prasad directed by Satyam Dwarapudi and produced by Ramesh Alapati and Soma Vijayprakash on the banner of Godavari Films was done at Ramoji Film City. A song 'Sorry Sorry Bangaree…' written by Bhaskarabhatla Ravikumar was canned on Allari Naresh and Sridevi under the choreography of Prem Rakshit recently. The unit is getting ready to shoot another song on Naresh and Sridevi from July 18. With this the film would complete the shooting. Audio of the film would be launched in the second half of August and the film would be released by the end of August. Music is scored by Sri.

Bhakta Anantacharya shooting launched

The shooting of the film Bhakta Anantacharya was launched at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad on July 9. Suman is playing the title role and the movie is directed by Allani Sridhar. Nara Rammurthy Naidu gave the clap for the muhurat shot picturised on Suman and Ranganath for the film. National award winner Madhu Mahankali is holding the cinematography for the movie. The regular shooting of the movie would begin from July 23 and the film would be shot at Hyderabad, Madurai, Tirupati and other such places. The film will be completed in three schedules and the shooting will be completed by the third week of September. This film is being made in three languages — Telugu, Tamil and Hindi.

Industrialist K. Rajasekhar who is the producer of this film is also producing a trilingual film Buddha on the banner of Dharmapatha Creations with Allani Sridhar as director.

Surya-Asin starrer movie shooting at brisk pace

Surya and Asin are pairing up again for a movie directed by Hari. They previously acted together for Ghajini which was a big hit both in Tamil and Telugu. Director of this movie Hari previously directed the movies Swami, Aaru and Bharani. The film is to be released at the time of Dasara. The Telugu version of the movie is being presented by Bellamkonda Suresh on the banner of Aiswarya Art Creations Pvt Ltd. K.V.V. Satyanarayana and S. Panduranga Rao are jointly producing the film. 'Vel' is the title confirmed for the Tamil version while the Telugu title is yet to be announced. The shooting of the movie is going on at a brisk pace in Chennai. Yuvan Shankar Raja is scroing the music for the film.

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Yamadonga audio at Marriott

Audio function of Yamadonga directed by S.S. Rajamouli and produced by Cherry and Urmila Gunnam on the banner of Viswamitra Creations starring NTR, Priyamani and Mamata Mohandas will be held at Marriott Hotel (Old Viceroy Hotel) in Hyderabad at 6.30 pm on July 14. Several famous film personalities are attending the audio release function. Shooting of the film was almost completed.

Padma Shri Dr. Mohanbabu is playing the role of Yamadharma Raju and Khushboo is playing his wife in the movie. M.M. Keeravani is scoring music for the movie. Famous pop singer Daler Mehendi rendered one song for the movie. Jr. NTR and Mamata Mohandas sang a re-mix song Olammee Tikka Regindaa.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Athidi audio through Supreme Music

The audio of the movie Athidi directed by Surender Reddy and produced by Rameshbabu on the banner of Krishna Productions starring Prince Maheshbabu and Amritha Rao would be released into market through Supreme Music. Manisharma scored music for the movie. This is first Telugu movie for Amrita Rao.

Rs 999 Maatrame shooting progress

70 per cent of the shooting of the film Rs 999 Maatrame directed by Parsa Mahender on the banner of Never Nine Creater has been completed. The story of the film will go like this. Four unemployed youths make several efforts to get a job but could not succeed. Frustrated over the problem, they take a decision. What were the consequences of the decision is the basic story of the movie. There are no songs in the movie. The film has completed two schedules and the third schedule is to begin from July 12 and would continue till July 24. Kautilya, Prabhakar, Anil and Madhu are being introduced as heroes through this movie.

'Muthyala Muggu' Sridhar passed away

Veteran actor Sridhar who is famous for his film Muthyala Muggu has passed away on July 11, 2007 Morning in Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad. He acted in more than 150 films as hero and as character artist. Some of the famous movies he acted include Mutyala Muggu (1975), Justic Chowdhary (1982), Goranta Deepam (1978), Bhakta Kannappa (1976), Alluri Seetaramaraju (1974), America Ammayi (1976), and Seetamalakshmi (1978).

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Parachuri Murali to direct Sumanth

Director Parachuri Murali is all set to direct Sumanth in his next film. Sai Roopa Creations that has produced Student and now producing a film with director Jaya is making this movie. Thota Venkateshwara Reddy is the producer. The film will be launched in October. Parachuri Murali's last film was Gopichand starrer Andhrudu.

Prabhas-K.S. Ramarao movie to hit screen on Jan 4, 2008

K.S. Ramarao is planning to produce a film with Young Rebel Star Prabhas in the direction of Puri Jagannath under the banner of Creative Commercials. Presently Puri Jagannath is busy with Chirutha shooting. This film would go to sets after August after the completion of Chirutha. The film would hit the screen on January 4 next year.

Monday, July 9, 2007

Yamagola shooting progress

Shooting of the film Yamagola (Mallee Modalayindi) directed by Srinivasa Reddy and produced on the banner of Frames Entertainment with Srikanth, Venu, Rimasen and Meera Jasmine in the lead is progressing at Ramanaidu Cine Village in Nanakramguda of Hyderabad. Presently, a song involving all the four lead stars is being canned. They have completed shooting of talkie part and are planning another song from July 11. With this the shooting part of the film will be completed. Audio of the film will be launched in the second week of July and movie will be released on July 27.

Kalyan Ram’s new film began on July 09

Kalyan Ram’s new film began on July 09, 2007 at Ramanaidu Cine Village at Nanakramguda in Hyderabad. This film is being produced under NTR Arts, which previously produced Atanokkade New director Harsha Vardhan is the director of this film. The muhurat shot was filmed on the picture of Late Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao. Nandamuri Kalyan Ram and Nandamuri Janakiram are the producers of this film. The story is by Gowri Shankar while camera is handled by C. Ram Prasad. Regular shooting of the film will begin from August 15. Kalyan Ram is presently busy with the shooting of Vijayadasami being directed by V. Samudra.

Raviteja – V.V. Vinayak film launched

Raviteja’s new film being directed by V.V. Vinayak was launched on July 09, 2007 at Annapoorna Studios. The muhurat shot was filmed on Raviteja. Trisha is the heroine of the film. The film is produced by newcomer B. Kasi Viswanatham on the banner of Laxmi Narasimha Films. D.V.V Danaiah is the presenter of the film. Akula Shiva is the writer of the film who has previously worked with Vinayak for Lakshmi. Music is scored by Ramana Gogula.

Sunil, Ali, Brahmanandam in Kotimooka

AVS is going to direct another film. He will be making a film with Brahmanandam, Sunil and Ali in lead roles. The film is titled Kotimooka (Tokale Takkuva). 40 other comedians are also acting in this film. The shooting of the film will be launched soon.

Sunday, July 8, 2007

Bangarukonda in re-recording

Re-recording of the film Bangarukonda directed by Kola Nageswara Rao and produced by K. Srinivas is under progress. Rishi and Navaneet Kaur are in the lead. Audio of the film was released into the market and is getting a good response. The film would be released very soon. This is the first film for Kola Nageswara Rao as director.

Navvule Navvulu in re-recording

Re-recording of the movie Navvule Navvulu directed by Dr. Rao and Produced by Paleti Venu and Sivaramakrishna Prasad on the banner of Krishnasai Pictures is currently in progress. Prithvi, Ali and Anju Asrani are in the lead in this film. The film is based on a novel Kodenagu written by Bollimunta Nageswara Rao. Chalapati Rao, Sunil, Krishna Bhagawan, Babumohan, AVS, Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao, Kallu Cindambaram, Jayalalitha, Annapurna and others are in the cast.

V.N. Aditya to direct Adishankaracharya

V.N. Aditya is going to direct a devotional film titled Adishankaracharya. Aditya made his debut with Manasanta Nuvve produced by MS Raju. Recently, he directed Aata which was also produced by M.S. Raju. Presently he is working on a movie to be produced by D. Ramanaidu. J.K. Bharavi scripted the story and dialogues of Adishankaracharya. The film would go to sets after completion of the film being produced by D. Ramanaidu.

Friday, July 6, 2007

Yamadonga audio release on July 14th

Audio of the film Yamadonga directed by S.S. Rajamouli starring Junior NTR, Priyamani, and Mamta Mohandas will be launched on July 14 at a special function. Audio of the film will be released into market by Vel Records. There will be six songs in this movie. Mohanbabu will appearing in the role of Yamadharmaraju in this film. Set of Yamalokam was erected for this film in Ramoji Film City, which is the biggest as well as costliest set in Asia.

Sneha is the heroine in Giribabu's film

Sneha has been finalized as heroine in the film being directed by veteran actor Giribabu. This is the first film for Giribabu as a director. Raja is the hero of the film. Previously, Priyamani was considered for this film but her non-availability of dates prompted Giribabu to go for Sneha. The film will soon go to the floors. This is the first time that Sneha is acting opposite Raja.

Thursday, July 5, 2007

Shankardada Zindabad Audio Released - Online Songs

Audio of the movie Shankardada Zindabad starring Megastar Chiranjeevi and Karishma Kotak was released into the marked on June 5, 2007. Srikanth is playing an important role in this movie. Music is scored by Devi Sri Prasad. To listen this songs online please visit JustTollywood.

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Toss to hit screens on July 12

Toss directed by Priyadarshini Ram starring Raja, Upendra, Priyamani, and Kamna Jetmalani is all set to release on July 12. The producers at a press meet arranged on July 04, 2007 announced the release date. Hero Raja said director Priyadarshini Ram has projected him in a new kind of way that would sure make way for different films for him. I play very tough guy in the film, he said. Director Ram said that they have shot on the HD camera and used technology appropriately to bring best quality.

Bommarillu Bhaskar ties the knot

Bommarillu Bhaskar got married with Srividya at Sri Suryanarayana Murthy temple in Arasavilli near Srikakulam in a traditional manner. Producer Dil Raju, hero Allu Arjun and 'Arya' director Sukumar and others attended the marriage. There was a large gathering at the marriage as the news spread like wildfire that Stylish Star Allu Arjun was in Arasavilli. After the marriage, Allu Arjun went inside the temple and offered special prayers to the Lord. Bhaskar made his debut as director through Bommarillu produced by Dil Raju with Siddhartha and Genelia in the lead.

Yamagola (Mallee Modalayindi) release on July 27

Yamagola (Mallee Modalayindi) directed by Srinivasa Reddy and produced on the banner of Frames Entertainment with Srikanth, Venu, Reemasen and Meera Jasmine in the lead is slated to be released on July 27, 2007. Presently, shooting of the film is progressing at a brisk pace in Ramanaidu Cine Village in Nanakramguda of Hyderabad. Srikanth is playing the role of Yama while Venu is doing Chitragupta. It is a socio-fantasy film. Shooting of talkie part has been completed. Presently a song is being choreographed on Srikanth, Venu, Reemasen, Meera Jasmine and some other dancers. They are planning another song from July 4 and the last song from July 11. With this shooting will be completed. Audio will be launched in the second week of July and movie will be released on July 27.

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Raviteja-Vinayak movie to go to sets on July 9

A new movie starring Raviteja directed by VV Vinayak is all set to go to sets on July 9. Akula Siva is providing story and dialogues for this film. He previously given the story and dialogues of the super hit film Lakshmi directed by Vinayak starring Victory Venkatesh, Nayanatara and Charmme. Ramana Gogula who scored music for Lakshmi is scoring music for this film.

Shankar Dada Zindabad audio function at Shilpa Kala Vedika

The audio of Shankar Dada Zindabad directed by Prabhudeva and produced on the banner of Gemini Film Circuits with Mega Star Chiranjeevi and Karishma Kotak in the lead is to be released through Aditya Music at Shilpa Kala Vedika of Shilparamam in Hyderabad on July 4. Audio will be released into the market on July 5. Nizam Area distribution rights of this film were bagged by Siri Media for Rs 8.5 crores. Devi Sri Prasad scored the music of the film.

Palli Keshava Rao producing a film with Ravi Krishna and Shivaji

Palli Keshava Rao is planning to produce a film with A.M. Ravi Krishna of 7/G Brindavana Colony-fame, Shivaji and Brahamanandam. The film is to be directed by Srikanth who previously directed Sri Ramachandrulu. It will be launched formally in August. The regular shooting of the movie will begin from September in Thailand and Malaysia. Then shooting will continue in Hyderabad.

Monday, July 2, 2007

Biggest indoor set in Asia for Yamadonga

Biggest ever indoor set so far in whole of Asia and also the costliest individual set was erected for Yamadonga. About 300 workers worked on the set day and night for more than 90 days to erect the set of Yama Lokam in Ramoji Film City. It took almost one and half month to dismantle the set after the shooting. Apart from this, a few other sets were erected for shooting of four songs and the set of the Hero House and the Heroine House were also done.


Yamadonga is directed by S.S. Rajamouli starring Jr. NTR, Mamta Mohandas, and Priyamani. Mohanbabu is the donning the role of Yamadharmaraju. Preethi Jhingania, Navneet Kaur, and Archana are playing the roles of Rambha, Urvasi and Menaka. Keeravani scored the music of the film and audio will be released very soon in the market through Vel Records. This is the third film in the combination of Junior NTR and S.S. Rajamouli after the super hits like Student No.1 and Simhadri.


Shankar Dada Zindabad sold at Rs 8.5 crores in Nizam area

Siri Media had bagged the exhibition rights of the Shankardada Zindabad in Nizam area for Rs 8.5 crores. It is a record in the history of Telugu film industry and it shows the stardom of Mega Star Chiranjeevi.

Shankar Dada Zindabad is directed by Prabhudeva and produced under the banner of Gemini Film Circuit starring Chiranjeevi and Karishma Kotak. Power Star Pawan Kalyan is appearing in a special role while Srikanth doing an important role as ATM. Dilip Prabhawalkar is doing the role of Gandhi. As you all know, Shankardada Zindabad is the sequel of Shankardada MBBS and remake of Hindi blockbuster Lage Raho Munnabhai. Devisri Prasad is scoring music for the movie and the audio is to be released into market on July 5.

Sunday, July 1, 2007

Gorintaku recording begins

Songs recording of the film Gorintaku directed by V.R. Pratap of Nuvvuvastavani-fame and produced by N.V. Prasad and Paras Jain on the banner of Mega Super Good Films with Rajasekhar and Aarti Agarwal in the lead and has begun at Super Good Recording Theatre on June 30. Meera Jasmine is playing the role of sister of Rajasekhar in this film. S.A. Rajkumar scored the music of the film. This film is the remake of a successful Kannada film Anna Tangi. Dialogues are written by Gangotri Viswanath, lyrics are by Veturi and Sirivennela, camera is by Akhilam, and editing is by Nandamuri Hari. The shooting of the film would start on July 5.

Kalyanram-V. Samudra film titled Vijayadasami

Kalyanram's new film directed by V. Samudra and produced by Edara Ranga Rao on the banner of Sri Sai Sarvajit Movies is titled as Vijayadasami. Vedika is in the female lead in this film. Currently, the shooting of the film is progressing at a huge set at Ramanaidu Cine Village in Nanakramguda of Hyderabad. The first half of the film would run in city backdrop while the second half would be in rural backdrop. Srikant Deva scored the music of the film. Dialogues are written by Paruchuri Brothers, cinematography is by C. Ramprasad, editing is by Nandamuri Hari, choreography is by Noble and Ashokraj while fights are by Stun Siva and art director is Nagendra.