Dasari to choreograph dance - JustTollywood.com News

Ace director and producer Dasari Narayana Rao has turned a dance choreographer for his latest film Young India, which is under production now. The film stars 81 young artistes and is coming with a message to the youth of the nation.
From the beginning, Dasari has put his all for the making of the film. When he wanted to ensure that a particular song came the way he wanted, he decided to choreograph it all by himself. This has surprised everyone from the unit.The new hat that the director is wearing will sure be seen as an example of his undying spirit for movie making. The veteran, who has made more than 150 films did a Subash Ghai for his latest.
More, the unit members feel that the steps will be liked by today's youngsters. The film has music by MM Keeravani.Hope the song turns out to be popular.

Article Involves:: Dasari Narayana Rao, M M Keeravani

The bonanza: A tri-lingual from Upendra - JustTollywood.com News

Upendra will direct and play act in a tri-lingual (Kannada, Telugu and Tamil) film that will see Nayanatara playing the female lead. The film is the 25th production of Rockline Productions' Venkatesh, a big banner in the Kannada industry.
The film is titled Symbol, and it has raised the curiosity of his fans to a new level, after the announcement of the actor-director that he will surprise the audience with the film. The film was launched on February 18 in Bengaluru. In fact, a schedule of the shooting will be commencing in Hyderabad sometime in April.
Nayanatara has a performance-oriented role here. Also, Ali and Sayaji Shinde will play important roles in Symbol. The makers promise action and music in the film. The music will be composed by Hari Krishna.

Article Involves:: Upendra, Nayanatara, Ali, Sayaji Shinde, Hari Krishna (II)

Sada's Hindi outing doesn't 'click' - JustTollywood.com News

Sada, the Mumbai girl, who debuted with Jayam in Telugu way back in 2002 seems to have fumbled at her latest Bollywood outing 'Click.' The movie belongs to the horror flick genre that has reportedly seen bad reviews.
Sada plays Sonia in the film, as a romantic interest of Shreyas Talpade. (Apart, the film also stars Sneha Ullal). Though the young actress pinned lot of hopes on his project, seems that it is not going to yield much dividends to her.
Thus, Sada has joined the league of some South Indian actresses who have not managed to become a success at the Hindi BO in recent times. It is to be seen if she is going to turn down some offers from Hindi movie directors, until a good one comes her way.
By going for a poor script, which no way helped her prove her talent (like an Aparichitudu), her fans feel that she made the wrong choice.

Article Involves:: Sada, Sneha Ullal

Sharwanand debuts as singer - JustTollywood.com News

With 'Andari Banduvaya', actor Sharwanand is debuting as a singer. This means, after his colleagues Junior NTR and Manoj, it is now the turn of the Gayam actor. The film is music-directed by Anoop Rubens and has lyrics by Chaitanya Prasad.
At the press meet of the film held at Film Chamber, the actor made this announcement. Crooning Jamachettuki Jamakayalundunu, the actor is all set to make a new avatar.Saying that he crooned it just for the sake of fun, he said that the song comes at a light place in Andari Banduvaya.
The trend is fast catching up in the industry. Tomorrow, you may see any actor doing a Sharwanand. If the trend so powerfully touches the hero, it is highly unlikely that the actress will be silent. Watch out more for this space!

Article Involves:: Sharwanand, N T Rama Rao jr, Manchu Manoj, Anoop Rubens, Chaitanya Prasad

Padmanabham passes away - JustTollywood.com News

The famous movie comedian of the black and white era, BV Padmanabha Rao, who was better known as Padmanabham, breathed his last on February 20. He was keeping good health until the last breath. A star comedian during the era, he acted in more than 400 films, including some of the most famous ones in his kitty like Maya Lokam and Pathala Bhairavi.
Mere mention of his name used to evoke laughter and he was the favourite of millions of cine goers in those days. Born in Kadapa's district's Simhadripuram on August 20, 1931 Padmanabham was an actor, producer as well as a two-time director (Kathanayika Molla and Sri Rama Katha).
His roles in many of the blockbusters he acted in were hugely appreciated by critics and laymen alike. Always exuding healthy smile on his face, he acted in immortal characters like Tenali Ramakrishna and Maryada Ramanna.
He shared screen space with the legends of his time and became a comedian to reckon with in the Telugu film industry. A practitioner of yoga, he never fell ill, is what his aides aver. He was last seen in Chakram (2005).
JustTollywood.com mourns the death of the veteran and offers condolence to the bereaved family.

Article Involves:: Padmanabham

A Bengali lass, again - JustTollywood.com News

Yet another time, it is a Bengali girl in a Shekar Kammula film. After Kamalinee Mukherjee acted in two of Kammula's films - Anand and Godavari, and guest-appeared in his last Happy Days, another Bengali talent seems to be the flavour of the season in his film.
Richa Gangopadhyaya is debuting with his Leader, and she hails from West Bengal. The 24-year old actress was crowned Miss India USA 2007, when she was a student of Michigan State University.She is touted as a heroine to be watched out for in Tollywood, because be it Kamalinee or Tamanna, Shekar's heroines have hogged the limelight and success.
The question is, will Richa be seen in Kammula's forthcoming films for some time to come? Probably yes, if she proves lucky for him.All the best, Richa!

Article Involves:: Sekhar Kammula, Kamalini Mukherji, Richa Gangopadhyay, Tamanna

Madhavan is happy in Bollywood - JustTollywood.com News

Madhavan aka Maddy may not be a big star in Bollywood as he is in Tamil cinema, but the actor says he enjoys working for Hindi films and is happy being in Bollywood."Yes, I am aware that I am no star in Hindi cinema. But I am enjoying the kind of work I am doing here. The response to my first Hindi film of the year '3-Idiots' has made me very, very happy," he says.
The actor, who is eagerly expecting the release of 'Teen Patti', in which he has shared the screen space with Amitabh Bachchan and Ben Kingsley, says, "Teen Patti is again a different story. Working with Bachchan is more than a delight."
It all started for Madhavan in Bollywood with 'Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein', a remake of his Tamil blockbuster 'Minnale' in 2001. "I am extremely choosy about the films I act. Because I don't want to be one more in the list," he says.
The 39-year-old actor, who is still a chocolate boy for many, says he is ready to act in Tamil films. "But the script should be impressive and my role should have a difference. There is no point in being part of usual stuffs."

Article Involves:: Madhavan, Amitabha Bachan

Nirmal Pandey no more

Kedi's baddie Nirmal Pandey is no more.  When he comes on the scene the atmosphere would immediately change its mood to a much serious one. His presence on reel would terrorise one and all… Now when he has left for the heavenly abode in real, the industry has plunged into a grave silence…
                       Nirmal Pandey, who had been a popular baddie of the silver screen and television, passed away yesterday morning following a massive heart attack. Aged 48, the actor is survived by his wife Archana and two kids.
                         Pandey first stepped on screens with Shekhar Kapur's much acclaimed ‘Bandit Queen’ (1996). Later on he created a niche in Bollywood by playing negative roles in films like ‘Iss Raat Ki Subah Nahin’, ‘Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya’, ‘One 2 ka 4’ and ‘Shikari’.
                         The actor had been recently working on an upcoming project ‘Lahore’, which is releasing today. Said Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, the director of the film, “He plays a soft-hearted Pakistani Anwar Sheikh in the movie. He has a very meaty and powerful role in the movie. But unfortunately, I will not be able to show him the film.”
                        A graduate from the National School of Drama, Pandey has acted in around 125 plays and also done several television serials. Our condolence to the bereaved family of the actor

Article Involves::  Nirmal Pandey