Sunday, November 25, 2007

Godava to hit screens on December 7

Senior director Kodanda Ramireddy's 93rd film Godava is going to hit the screens on December 7, 2007. The film introduces his son Vaibhav as hero. Shardda Arya of Nishabd fame is the heroine of the film and this is her first Telugu film. Kodanda Ramireddy had directed almost all the leading heroes in Telugu and he is the director who directed most number of films of Chiranjeevi and gave him many superhit films including Khaidi, Challenge, Abilasha, Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu, Kodama Simham and many more. Music is scored by Manisharma.

Andariki Vandanalu shooting progress

Shooting of the film Andariki Vandanalu being directed by Maruduri Raja and produced by Palavala Jagannatha Reddy is almost completed. Dhanush and Jeeva who are stars in Tamil are doing this film. Brahmaji and Raghu Babu are playing important roles in the film. Swapna is debuting with this film. The film has a political backdrop and has a social and political message for all. This is the first film for Maruduri Raja as a director. This film has 30 major actors and 600 junior. The talkie part is almost complete and all the six songs have been picturised. The post production work has started on November 24. Vijayachander, Tanikella Bharani, Brahmanandam, Venu Madhav and others are in the cast. Music is scored by Sai Karthik.

Saturday, November 24, 2007

Jayant Paranje making a film titled Love 4 Ever with new comers

Jayanth C. Paranje who has directed the super hit films like Premante Idera, Bavagaru Bagunnara, Lakshmi Narasimha and others is going to make a film titled Love 4 Ever with new comers. He is also going to produce this film under the banner of Laughing Waters Entertainment. He has been working on this script for two years. Ranadeep and Shalina will be playing the lead role in this film. Ram Sampat is going to make his debut as a music director with this film. He had done the music for Reliance and Sony Ericsson ads in the past. Martand K. Venkatesh is the editor of the film.

Okka Magadu audio to be released towards the end of this month?

Shooting of the climax scenes of the film Okka Magaadu being directed and produced by Y.V.S. Choudhary with Nandamuri Balakrishna is going on at Nanakramguda in Hyderabad. Audio of the film would be launched by the end of this month, but the date is not finalized yet. Post production works of the film would also be started very soon. The film has already done its business as the it has heavy expectations due to the combinaion of YVS Choudhary and Balakrishna. Balakrishna is also busy with the shooting of Ranga Panduranga being directed by Raghavendra Rao.

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Call Center shooting progress

A press meet was held on November 22, 2007 by the unit of the film titled Call Center. This film is being produced Katragadda Lokesh and Yarlagadda Venkata Ratna Kumar. Happy Days fame Vamsi Krishna is playing the lead role in this film. Shooting of the film began on Dassera and nearly 60 percent has been completed. In December, the unit will be shooting in Chennai. The film is being made simultaneously both in Telugu and Tamil.

Aarti Agarwal marries an NRI

Aarti Agarwal was married to an NRI at Arya Samaj in Ranigunj of Hyderabad on November 21, 2007 morning. The groom is a bank employee in the US named Ujjwal Kumar Agarwal. He is from Ranchi, Jharkhand. Aarti had met Ujjawal about six months back and both were in love since then. Finally after approval by the families they decided to marry. Both the families were present at the venue. Aarti Agarwal was brought up in the US before she got an offer in the Telugu films during a visit to Mumbai. Her first film was Nuvvu Naaku Nachav opposite Victory Venkatesh. No invites have been sent to the media, though messages were sent once the ceremony concluded.

Sumanth pairs up with Kajal Agarwal

Shooting of the yet to be titled film being directed by new comer Raj and produced by Sumanth's sister Supriya under the banner of SS Creations is presently going on. Two titles are being considered, either Pourudu or Pourusham for this film. Mani Sarma is the music director of the film. Sumath did not have a big hit after Satyam and hopes this will be the one.

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Nagarjuna enters into small screen with the serial Yuva

Nagarjuna is making telivision serial title Yuva. He is already a partner in Maa TV and is the MD of Annapurna Studios. Mickey J. Mayor and Anant Sriram are going to work for the serial. A young director Chuniya (Sabiha) who has worked as an assistant director to K. Raghavendra Rao during Sri Ramadasu is directing the serial. The serial would be aired on the weekends from 8.30 pm. A party was organized at the gardens of Taj Krishna for the occasion.

Idee Sangati shooting progress

Shooting of the film Idee Sangati with Tabu and Abbas in the lead is being going on in Hyderabad for sometime now. This film is being made under the Filmotsav banner by Chandra Siddhartha. This film is based on novel by Pathanjali. A semi suspense thriller and part comedy. Raja is playing a special role in the film. Debutant music director Thomas is scoring music for the film.

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Gajibiji in re-recording process

Re-recording of the film Gajibiji being directed by K. Vasu with Ali and Venu Madhav in the lead is currently under progress and will be completed by this end of this month. The romantic pair is played by Farzana and Yashwant. Vasu is the director of the film Gopalaraogari Ammayi, which was released about 20 years ago and was a successful movie. Sunil, Uttej and others are in the cast. Vandemataram Srinivas is scoring the music of the film.

Bhagam Bhag in Telugu with Sivaji and Ravikrishna

Shooting of the yet to be titled film being produced by Valli Kesava Rao and K. Kishore and directed by I. Srikanth under the banner of Sriramachandrulu Films with Sivaji, Ravikrishna and Kamalini Mukherjee in the lead has been completed barring three songs. This film is a remake of Bollywood movie Bhagam Bhag starring Akshay Kumar and Govinda. This is a complete comedy film. The music of the film is scored by Sai Karthik. Brahmanandam, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam and others are in the cast.

Friday, November 16, 2007

Vaana audio to hit stands on December 14

Audio of the film Vaana being produced and directed by M.S. Raju on the banner of Sumanth Arts will be launched on December 14, 2007 through Aditya Music. The movie would be released at Sankranti. This is the maiden directorial venture for M.S. Raju. The film has almost finished its entire talkie part has scored the songs. Vaana stars newcomer Vinaya Chopra and Meera Chopra. It is remake of Kannada hit film Mungaru Male. Kamalakar is the music director of the film.

Choose a title for the film starring Vishuvardhan and Nagarjuna

Mohanbabu is producing a film under the banner of Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures with Vishnuvardhan and Mamta Mohandas in the lead and Akkineni Nagarjuna in the special role. This film is being directed by P. Vasu. This film is the remake of the Hollywood flick Bruce Almighty and Akkineni Nagarjuna is playing the role that played by Morgan Freeman in the original. Nagarjuna will be playing the role of Lord Krishna. Three titles were released - Krishnarjun, Krishnarjunulu and Mitrama and asked the general public to select one through SMSs. The winners will be awarded by the producer.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Surya-Asin Deva to hit screens in the last week of November

Surya and Asin starrer film Deva is going to hit the screens in the last week of November. The Tamil version of the film titled Vel has already been released on Diwali and is doing well. Surya and Asin were previously seen together in the movie Ghazini, which was a big hit. Bellamkonda Suresh is presenting the film in Telugu. The music of the film has been scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The story revolves around family sentiments and has romance and action embeded in it.

Koncham Kottaga in post production phase

Post production work of the film Koncham Kothaga being directed by Abraham Kalavakuri and produced by Dr. Satish Paulraj on the banner of Sapara Art Pictures with Venkat and bollywood girl Tulip Jushi is presently underway. Tulip Joshi's first film is Mere Yaar ki Shaadi Hai and this is her first film in Telugu. This film is made in Hindi and Telugu simultaneously. Barring Ashish Vidyarthi, the rest of the cast will be common for both the films. The film is a suspense thriller.

Monday, November 12, 2007

Sairam Shankar film shooting progress

Sairam Shankar, brother of director Puri Jagannath is doing a film being produced jointly underVeeru Creations and Sri Sadguru Cinema and directed by debutant director G. Rajendra Darsan. Suhasi, a model from Mumbai will be making her debut with the film. Eighty percent of the film's shooting has been completed. The film's unit will go to Malaysia this month to shoot for a couple of songs and some important scenes. Chandrahas, Naresh, Hema, Ali and others are in the cast. Music is being scored by R.P. Patnaik, photography is by Sivendra, choreography is by Ganesh Swamy while it is being produced by Viresh and Raghunath Sogi.

Suresh Productions to produce Teja's new film

A yet to be titled film has been announced which is being directed by Teja and produced by Sureshbabu. This film will be made on the banners of Suresh Productions and Chitram movies jointly with all newcomers. Producer D. Suresh Babu informed the media on November 11, 2007 that he has liked the script developed by Teja and came forward to produce it. The film will begin in February 2008. Teja was supposed to direct a film with Venkatesh on Suresh Productions banner but it did not materialize.

Srikanths new movie titled Nagaram

A new movie starring Srikanth has been titled Nagaram was anounced. A fashion show was held before the title was anounced to public. Fashion designer Sahil Gulati's new design collection was showed by Models on the ramp. This is the debut film for real estate group Sri Mitra. This film is being produced on the banners of Mac Media and Blue Sky Entertainment. Jagapathi Babu will be seen in a guest role and new heroine Kaveri Jha is being introduced with this film. This film is being directed by debutant C.C. Srinivas. Kishore Babu and Anji Babu are producing the film while M.V. Chowdhary is the presenter. Music of the film is scored by Chakri. Srikanth, Jagapathi Babu, Kaveri Jha, S.S. Rajamouli, hero Arjun, Rajashekar, Murali Mohan, B. Gopal, S.V. Krishna Reddy, BVSN Prasad, M.L. Kumar Chowdhary, Boyapati, Surender Reddy, Devi Prasad, Shivaji Raja, Ajay, Rajiv Kanakala and Krishnavamsi were present on the occasion.

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Bank audio launched on November 10

Audio of the film Bank directed and produced by Arun Kumar with Bollywood hero Jackie Shroff and Archana in the lead was launched by Jackie Shroff on November 10, 2007 at Prasad Labs in Hyderabad. Heroine Archana, Tammareddy Bharadwaja and the film's crew were present at the function. Music of the film was scored by debutant Chinni Charan. Subject of the film is a robbery thriller.

Friday, November 9, 2007

Pawan Kalyan-Trivikram movie shooting progress

Last schedule of the film being directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by Allu Aravind on the banner of Geeta Arts with Powerstar Pawan Kalyan, Ileana, Parvati Melton and Kamilini Mukherjee in the lead was started on November 8, 2007. This schedule will continue for 45 days and four fights, three songs and other scenes will be shot in this schedule. Shooting will be completed with this schedule and movie will be ready to be released at Sankranti. Pawan Kalyan is pairing up with three heroines for the first time in this movie. Story, dialogues, screenplay, and directed are by Trivikram Srinivas. Music of the film is scored by Devi Sri Prasad. Camera is by Guhan and fights are by Peter Haynes. Prakashraj, Mukesh Rishi, Brahmanandam, Ali, Sunil and others are in the cast. Jalsa is considered to be title of the movie, but it is yet to be finalised.

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Sangamam is the title of Rasools film

A film being directed by Rasool under the banner of Manoranjan movies with Miss India World Gadde Sindhura and newcomer Rahul has been titled Sangamam. This is the first film for Gadde Sindhura in Telugu. The film was been largely shot in America and now started its shooting in Hyderabad. Audio of the film will be launched in market soon by Vel Records. M M Keeravani scores the music of the film. Brahmanandam, Suhasini and others are in the cast.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Don shooting nearing completion

Shooting of the film Don being directed by Raghavendra Lawrence with Akkineni Nagarjuna and Anushka in the lead is nearing completion. Subject of the film about a don who deals with land mafia. M.L. Kumar Choudhary is producing the film and the film is likely to be released by the end of December. This is the debut film as a music director for Lawrence. This is the second film in the combination of Nagarjuna and Lawrence after Mass, which was a bit hit. This is also the second film in the combination of Nagarjuna and Anushka after Super.

Seema Sastri to hit screens on November 17

Seema Sastry with the tagline Bheebhatsamaina Factionist being directed and produced by G. Nageswar Reddy on the banner of Sri Katyayani Creations with Allari Naresh and Farjana in the lead is likely to be released on November 17, 2007. Subject of this film is a love story between Subrahmanya Sastry and Surekha Reddy. Though the film is based on the Rayalaseema factionism with a comedy touch. Ali, Mumaith Khan, Krishna Bhagwan and others are in the cast. Music is scored by Vandemataram Srinivas.

Monday, November 5, 2007

Shivaji - Mutyala Subbaih film launched

Shooting of an yet to be titled film to be directed by Mutyala Subbaiah and produced by Anoop Chakravarthy (a UK Based Telugu) on the banner of Trendset Films with Sivaji and Malayalam actress Honey Rose in the lead was launched on November 5, 2007 in Hyderabad. Mutyala Subbaiah is directing this film after a long gap. This is the first Telugu film for Honey Rose. She has previously acted in many Malayalam films. This movie is a family drama with good sentiment and comedy and has message for society.

Mantra music launched

Audio of the film Mantra being directed by newcomer Osho Thulasi Ram with Charmme in the title role was launched on Sunday evening at Prasad Labs preview theatre, Hyderabad. Music director M.M. Keeravani and director S.S. Rajamouli released the audio. The audio was released into market by Vel Records, owned by Keeravani's wife Sri Valli. Heroine Charmee could not make it to the function. The film reloves around her character and it is a thriller. Music is scored by Anand.

Saturday, November 3, 2007

Raja-Srihari film shooting progress

Shooting of the yet to be titled film being directed by A. Mallikarjun under the banner of Nandi Productions with Raja and Gazala in the lead and Srihari in an important role is progressing at a brisk pace in Hyderabad. Raja and Srihari are playing the roles of brothers in this film. The film has heart-touching subject of the love between two brothers and revolves around the various incidents that take place between them. Major part of the shooting has been completed barring the climax. Gazala is acting in the film after a long break.

Surya-Asin film audio release on November 4

Audio of the film Dev directed by Hari and released by Bellamkonda Suresh in Telugu on the banner of Aishwary Art Films with Surya and Asin in the lead will be released on November 4, 2007. This film is the dubbing version of Tamil film Vel. Asin and Surya have previous acted together in Ghazini, which was a big hit both in Tamil and Telugu. The film is being readied for a Deepavali release. Surya will be playing a double role in this movie. This is the second film in which he is playing a double role.

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Kotta Bangaru Lokam with Varun Sandesh of Happy Days in the lead

Producer Dil Raju was planning for a film of love story subject with title Kotta Bangaru Lokam for a long time. He was looking for a suitable lead actor for this film and finally Varun Sandesh of Happy Days was selected as hero for this film. Dil Raju announced the film on November 01, 2007. Dil Raju bought the film Happy Days from Sekhar Kammula and released it and the film has been a huge hit. A new director Srikanth will be directing this film. Prakash Raj is playing the role of father to hero.

Deepavali with Venu in the lead

A film titled Deepavali being directed by Haribabu and produced by AAA Creations with Venu and Newcomer Megha Nair in the lead was launched its shooting on November 1, 2007. Arthi Agarwal appears in a special role in this movie. Music is being scored by Ramana Ogeti. Hero Tottempudi Venu's last movie was Yamagola Malli Modhalaindhi in which he was the lead actor along with hero Srikanth.