Saturday, November 7, 2009

'Andari Banduvaya' nearing completion - JustTollywood.com News



His film Aa Naluguru was an award-winning venture and since then he has been dubbed as a director with soul. Though his novel-based film Idi Sangathi with Tabu and Abbas in the leads did not do too well at the box office, it got lavish praises from critics.Recently, Chandra Siddhartha told in an interview that a foreign filmmaker telephoned him to congratulate him for Idi Sangathi's narrative. His home production Houseful has not seen the light of the day, as Chandra is waiting for the appropriate time to release the stylish flick directed by Ajay Bhuyan.
Meanwhile, Siddhartha has completed his new film titled Andari Banduvaya with Gamyam's Sharwanand in the lead. Padmapriya is the heroine. like his previous ventures, this one is spun around sensitive emotions and human sensibilities, according to the director. As the director feels that Gen N's thoughts are not limited and superficial, and they stretch beyond the purview of "my life and my family", the protagonist here is someone who is universal in his thinking. It is produced by Utopia Entertainments
Let us expect a film with some depth from the talented director-writer. The film also has Naresh, Krishna Bhagawan, MS Narayana, RK (mama of Hyderabad Nawabs fame) playing key roles. Anoop Rebens is the music director.


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Tabu, Abbas, Chandra Siddarth, Ajay Bhuyan, Sharwanand, Anoop Rubens

Star Night expected to raise Rs. 10 crore - JustTollywood.com News



Today's star-studded event in Gacchibowli Stadium, Hyderabad is touted to collect a whopping amount of Rs. 10 crore. As the entertainment event is targeted to help the flood victims of Andhra Pradesh, Movie Artistes Association's drive saw immense support from film personalities (even of other States), corporates, sponsors etc. TV9, the satellite channel that has bagged the rights to telecast the show live, has promised Rs. 3.50 crore to MAA. Apart from the money guaranteed, whatever extra amount is received by means of advertising revenue during the 4 hours of live telecast in the prime time by TV9 will be given away to the MAA. Proceeds from tickets przied at a staggering Rs. 1 lakh (seating capacity of 900), Rs. 10,000 (capacity of 1500) and Rs. 1,000 (capacity of 2500), are going by way of charity.
As MAA is taking the event as a prestigious one, many producers cancelled the shootings for three days (6th, 7th and 8th) to ensure overwhelming presence of artistes and technicians to the event. Though the Telugu film industry has raised lakhs of rupees for noble causes in the past with the money raised through cricket matches and star events, this one is the biggest in scale and money generated so far.
Stars from Chennai, Bangalore, Thiruvanantapuram and even Mumbai are flying in for the gala action. Well-known artistes, major and minor stars, ace comedians, celebrity technicians - everyone is going to give a treat to our eyes. Wish the event becomes a grand success and goes a big way in coming to the rescue of displaced and homeless victims in the State, and sets an example for emulation by other industries.

Ram Charan's film to go on floors on 25th Nov. - JustTollywood.com News



Bommarillu Bhaskar
's film with Ram Charan Tej in the lead was announced in a ceremony organized some weeks ago. Tentatively titled Orange, the film is being made by Anjana Productions. Producer Nagendra Babu is positive about the film as Charan is in top notch form in the wake of Magadheera's mega success. Careful in his moves, Charan desired that he be directed by someone like Bhaskar who can blossom all kinds of emotions on the screen and thus he got the project in his lap.
From November 25, the film will be shot in the national capital of New Delhi. After completing the schedule in Delhi, the unit will fly to Australia. The film will have its last schedule shot in Hyderabad. Charan is once again pairing up with Kajal Agarwal, while Bhaskar is directing Genelia for another time. Cherry, we hope, as Orange will entice the class audience in equal measure as he won the hearts of mass audience with his second film, that is still ringing the BO registers in some 223 centers.


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"Bommarillu" Bhaskar , Ram Charan, Nagendra Babu, Kajal Agarwal, Genelia

Leader: AVM's illustrious offering - JustTollywood.com News



AVM vari Leader is coming before us. A mass leader, he will ask for our vote in December. Shekar Kammula, the maker of 'Anand', 'Godavari', 'Happy Days', a name to reckon with in Telugu film, has written and directed the film. Known as a director who can dabble in different genres, his characters are unique and his treatment sophisticated.
Recently, there was a news that Daggubati Rana (son of D Suresh of Suresh Productions), who is debuting with this one, is playing a Chief Minister. We may be seeing shades of Kammula's idealistic character of Sumanth in 'Godavari', who spoke about serving the society by joining politics, in Leader. A special teaser promos and wallpapers CD released to the media has Rana's giant figure superimposed against teeming masses.
Mickey J Meyer, who scored terrific tunes for the youth-oriented revolutionary flick Yuvasena many years back, and teamed up with Kammula for Happy Days, is the music director. Veturi's lyrics, we guess, will be brimming with the power of youthfulness and revolution. Let us eagerly wait for the audio launch in the month end.


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Sekhar Kammula, Daggubati Rana, Sumanth, Mickey J. Meyer, Veturi Sundararamamurthy

Mohan Babu doing a special role in"'Saleem" - JustTollywood.com News



Mohan Babu's home production film Saleem, starring his son Vishnu and Ileana, has him play a special role in the film. The film directed by YVS Chowdhary, is coming with the tag line Dummy reputhadu.
It is anticipated that his role will be a powerful presence in the film as Saleem is a film that is coming with a large pool of talented artistes - Napolean, Mukhesh Rishi, Tanikella Bharani, Giri Babu and others. As the 50th film of Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures , the makers are taking it very seriously.
Mohan babu who is usually averse to be seen in insignificant cameos, has the legendary NTR's role in Ram Gopal Varma's 'Raktha Charithra', in his kitty.A love story, the film is releasing in the first or second week of December. YVS has pinned hopes on this one, as his last dud 'Okka Mogadu' has become a blemish in his film career.

Mohan Babu Photo Gallery


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Manchu Mohan Babu, Vishnuvardhan, Ileana, Y V S Chowdary, Nepoleon, Mukku Raju, Tanikella Bharani, Giri Babu, Ram Gopal Varma,

Surya comes clear on not acting in Sri Lankan film - JustTollywood.com News



Tamil actor Surya, who came under immense pressure to clarify on media reports that he has signed to act for a Sri Lankan venture, has said that he will not act in a Sinhalese film and expressed shock at the reports which claimed he has signed one.
He was quoted as saying on Thursday, "There is no truth in it. I am currently acting in 'Singam' directed by Hari. My forthcoming projects are a Hindi movie by Ram Gopal Varma and a film in A R Murugadoss's direction. "As his dismayed fans were outraged at the 'decision' of their favourite star, the soft-spoken actor decided come clear on the rumours.
The Tamil film industry members have always been sensitive to the public opinion in Tamil Nadu regarding the Tamils issue in Sri Lanka.Surya also released a press note stating the films he is currently associated with.


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Surya, Ram Gopal Varma, A R Murugadoss,

Anand Ranga to tie knot with RJ Soumya - JustTollywood.com News



We all know Radio Mirchi's popular Radio Jockey Soumya and her equally crazy show Dr. Love. The girl, who recently won the Best Female Dubbing Artist for her voice to Anushka in the film Lakshyam, is every radio listener's favorite RJ.
Sources say that she is getting married to Oy!'s director Anand Ranga and that her betrothal with the fledgling film personality is on November 8. Oy! was a BO average grosser released in 2009, and Anand Ranga debuted (story, screenplay and direction) with the film. In the past she lent her voice to leading ladies like Ileana, Kajal Agarwal, Nayanatara and others.
In the past, Anand Ranga was associated with Suresh Productions and worked for films like Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu and Gemini. With his debut film Oye!, he sought to experiment with a melancholy climax. Equally innovative in her profession is Soumya. One thinks they make a perfect match. What say?


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Anushka, Anand Ranga, Ileana, Kajal Agarwal, Nayanatara

Mrs. Meena to act again! - JustTollywood.com News



Do not be surprised. Meena, like many heroines, has decided to act again after a hiatus post her marriage with a software tech. If you are her fan, the disappointing news is that she is not doing a Telugu film, but a Kannada film instead.
Reason could be that she is married to a Bangalore-based software engineer. 'Thambikkottai' is the name of venture and it will be directed by Ammu Ramesh.One hopes that Meena will also be interested to act in Telugu too as it is learnt that she is open to signing new on the dotted line for new projects.'Kathanayakudu' and 'Vengamamba' are her recent Telugu films that did not do too well at the box office.
The baby-faced lady never stopped acting even when Mumbai dolls flooded their way in Tollywood and Kollywood and seems that she does not want to even after becoming a wife.


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Meena