Bezawada Censor Completed - JustTollywood.com News

Naga Chaitanya,Amala Paul's film 'Bezawada' directed by Vivek Krishna completed its censor with the board certifying it with 'A' certificate. The film makers spent tense moments at the censor board as the film's censor was left at half stage on 25th due to technical snag and was scheduled for today. The board officials refused to pass the film unless controversial scenes are deleted resulting in the delay of the film's certification.

The film makers are clearly dissatisfied and the film was sent for further review.The censor board recommended major cuts in the mass action entertainer as the members felt that inclusion of those scenes would hurt specific communities leading to law and order problem. Abhimanyu Singh, Prabhu, Brahmanandam, Ajay and others are playing the other key roles in the film. 'Bezawada' is all set to blast the theatres on Dec 2nd with the censor hurdle crossed.



Article Involves:: Naga Chaitanya, Amala Paul, Vivek Krishna, Abhimanyu Singh, Prabhu, Brahmanandam , Ajay

Businessman audio release advanced - JustTollywood.com News

At a time when it is common place to see big-ticket films failing to fall in place by the declared date, The Businessman is seeing advancement in every respect.The latest news is that its audio will be released on Dec. 18 (and not on Dec. 23, as fixed earlier). It is known that the same will be launched on a single stage in the three languages in which the film is releasing - Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam.

SS Thaman has been active on Twitter, letting the world known about every exciting proposition in the film.The film is produced by RR Movie Makers. It is currently being shot in Bangkok - Puri Jagannadh's favourite country. Kajal Agarwal is playing Mahesh's romantic interest, while Prakash Raj has a thrilling role cut out for him.



Article Involves:: Thaman S S, Kajal Agarwal, Mahesh Babu, Prakash Raj

Puri Jagannadh to direct Naga Chaitanya - JustTollywood.com News

With Puri Jagannadh being the busiest director in Tollywood, you would have thought that he will not commit himself to a new project at least for the next one year. Folks, have second thoughts about your conclusions. Because, PJ will make a film with Naga Chaitanya in the lead come the new year.He will relax a bit after completing The Businessman in December. He will immediately start working on the film with NTR, to be produced by Bandla Ganesh.
In the last quarter of 2012, he will probably start the scripting of Khaidi remake with Mahesh in the lead again.Meanwhile, we come to know that he has plans do a film with Chai. It will be produced by RR Movie Makers, which is the production house of The Businessman also.Looks like Puri will be a happening director in 2012, always busy like a bee.



Article Involves:: Puri Jagannadh, Naga Chaitanya, N T Rama Rao jr, Ganesh Babu

Mahesh,Puri turns singers for Businessman - JustTollywood.com News

Dashing director Puri Jagannadh and Super Star Mahesh Babu are now turning out as singers with their forthcoming film Businessman. Puri and Mahesh are singing for the theme song of the Businessman and this is the first time the duo singing for a number in their film. The news has been disclosed by music director Thaman who is all excited about it and says that they are even releasing a video showcasing making of the song.

Thaman informed, “The news is Business Man will have our superstar prince and puri Gaaru singing for the theme of the film ...it's gonna rock the world :) The song will have the making video toooooo so it's gonna be crazyyyy.” Kajal Agarwal is playing the leading lady in Businessman being produced by RR Movie Makers banner. The current schedules of shooting are taking place in Bangkok and Thailand. Businessman is slated for a release on January 11, 2012.



Article Involves:: Puri Jagannadh, Mahesh Babu, Kajal Agarwal, Thaman S S

SRK to play lead in 'Kanchana'? - JustTollywood.com News

It is definitely an achievement of sorts for Lawrence. He has no BO scorcher to his credit, only inspiring commercial hits, but Raghava would be making a leapfrog to Bollywood. Why we call it a 'leapfrog' is because, unlike, say, AR Murugadoss, he has no super hit that can be called a biggest blockbuster of the year etc. Larencce will direct the Hindi remake version of Kanchana. Guess who would be playing Larencce and Sharath Kumar's roles? Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt, respectively. Other important details regarding the remainder cast and technical crew is not out as yet. However, it is clear that SRK and Sanjay Dutt are excited about playing a possessed man and a transgender in this acclaimed Tamil-Telugu bi-lingual released in 2010.



Article Involves:: Lawrence, A R Murugadoss

Silk Smitha's bro complains about Dirty Picture - JustTollywood.com News

Nagavaraprasad may be an ordinary lorry driver in Eluru, but the brother of late Silk Smitha is in news, thanks to Milan Luthria's Dirty Picture. He can't be silent over the alleged apathy being shown by the producers of the biopic. He laments the fact that although the makers of Vidya Balan's retro movie had earlier said that their film was based on the life of Silk Smitha, they made a volte-face when he approached the court objecting to its making without his consent.

He demands that a special screening of the film be arranged for him and his lawyer, and the film can subsequently be released only if he is convinced that there is nothing objectionable in the way the movie depicts his late sister's life. "There is mystery surrounding the death of my sister. Many doubts have not been cleared. Given this, how could the makers go about making the movie without our prior consent? I want justice. I have already sent notices to the producers and the Censor Board. However, I am sad that it could not elicit a response from them so far." It may be noted that on her recent visit to Hyderabad, Vidya Balan explictly denied that Dirty Picture is based on Silk's life. Those involved with the film maintain that DP is only inspired by Smitha's life.

Will Sakuni perk up Praneetha's career? - JustTollywood.com News

Despite the glamorous looks and girl-next-door demeanor, Praneetha has not been able to make it in Telugu. For one, she had a blessing in the form of a film opposite Siddharth. Much to her dismay, Bava tanked at the BO.What most of us do not know is that she has bounced back in Kollywood. Udayan, the trendy and commercial film, in which she delivered a decent performance, gave her the first break. In no time, she found herself in the film being made with Karthi - Sakuni. This being a Sankranthi release, chances are Pranitha will only gear up for bigger endeavours if she manages to pull off her role.

The good news is that the film will be released in Telugu as well. Talks are on for dubbing it in Telugu and if everything goes well Bellamkonda Suresh will release it in Telugu. The film has familiar faces like Kota Srinivasa Rao, Roja and Radhika, among others. Pranitha has a great opportunity in this Karthi-starrer; because, coming as it does after Na Peru Shiva, Shakuni stands good chances of opening to impressive reception.



Article Involves:: Karthik Siva kumar, Praneetha Subash, Siddharth, Bellamkonda Suresh,

Censor troubles for Bezawada - JustTollywood.com News

Naga Chaitanya’s forthcoming film Bezawada is scheduled for a release on 2nd December but the film is facing few troubles from the censor board certification as the Board who feels that Bejawada is made based on the few communities that happened earlier and it might ignite few troubles again. Director Vivek Krishna is said to have canned few controversial issues in the film and censor board has suggested about 20 major cuts for which the makers are unhappy. Bejawada is sent to revision committee for further review.Ram Gopal Varma along with Kiran Kumar Koneru has produced the film under Sreya productions banner. Amala Paul played the leading lady in the movie. We are yet to see how Bejawada gets its censor Board clearance.



Article Involves:: Naga Chaitanya, Vivek Krishna, Ram Gopal Varma, Koneru Kiran Kumar, Amala Paul

Bodyguard audio on December 2 - JustTollywood.com News

The audio of Venkatesh starrer Bodyguard will take place on 2nd December as per the latest reports. Bodyguard is getting ready for a January 12 [Pongal] release. The shooting has been wrapped up for the film and currently, the post-production works are under progress at a rapid pace. Bodyguard is running behind the schedules as it was already supposed to hit the screens by now.

The movie is the remake of Malayalam hit also titled Bodyguard which was later remade on Tamil and Hindi versions. The Telugu version has Trisha as the leading lady and actress Saloni in a vital role. Gopichand Malineni of Don Seenu fame is directing the movie while Bellamkonda Suresh is producing it under the banner of Sai Ganesh Productions banner. Thaman is the music director for the film.



Article Involves:: Venkatesh, Trisha, Bellamkonda Suresh, Gopichand Malineni, Saloni

Panjaa to release as 'Kuri' in Tamil - JustTollywood.com News

Power Star Pawan Kalyan’s Panjaa is now being dubbed in Tamil as Kuri soon. Kuri audio will be launched in the mid December. The Telugu version is scheduled for a release on December 9 while the Tamil dubbed version releases in January. Panjaa is directed by Vishnuvardhan who holds a good name in Kollywood after directing films like Arinthum Ariyamalum, Pattiyal and Billa. Sarah Jane Dias and Anjali Lavania are the two leading ladies in the film. Yuvan Shankar Raja scored the tunes and the music is rocking all over with a couple of songs climbing the chartbuster



Article Involves:: Pawan Kalyan, Sarah Jane Dias, Anjali Lavania, Yuvan Shankar Raja

Businessman dubbing works begins - JustTollywood.com News

Mahesh Babu starrer Businessman in the direction of Puri Jagannadh is progressing at a rapid pace in Bangkok where makers are canning the songs on the lead pair. On the other hand the dubbing works of the film have begun in Shabdalaya Studios and supporting character artists are giving their dubbing in the studios. Kajal Agarwal is playing Mahesh’s love interest in the film. Businessman is an action entertainer set in Mumbai backdrop being produced by Venkat on RR Movie Makers banner. Thaman is scoring the tunes for the film. Businessman is scheduled for a release on 11th January, 2012 in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam languages while the audio will be launched in December.



Article Involves:: Mahesh Babu, Puri Jagannadh, Kajal Agarwal, R R Venkat

Producer's Council to submit proposals on Nov. 30 - JustTollywood.com News

The Producers' Sectors Council will submit its recommendations regarding the exhibition of and other issues relating to dubbed movies in a meet to be held at the Film Chambers office in Hyderabad, on Nov. 30. It is known that they have been mooting a set of radical proposals to rein in the dubbed movies.

Here are some of the proposals.

• Dubbed films shall not be released in more than 85 theaters.
• Preference should be given to exhibiting Telugu films (in case of a conflict of interest) over dubbed movies;
• Small films should be exhibited on festivals and theaters must be allotted to them like-wise;
• Tax on dubbed films should be hiked so that it is on a par with the prevailing entertainment tax rates in Tamil Nadu;
• The industry must seek the government to introduce a slab system for ticket prices (to fall between Rs. 35-100).

This proposal is meant for the advantage of the producers of small films.These and other such demands have been proposed by the Council, which is headed by Natti Kumar.



Article Involves:: Natti Kumar

Bezawada to release on Dec. 1 - JustTollywood.com News

The release date of Bezawada has been fixed on Dec. 1. Announcing the date, Kiran Kumar Koneru, one of the producers of the movie, said that Bejawada will become an important film in Naga Chaitanya's career, much like what Shiva was to Nagarjuna. Saying that the film, jointly produced by Ram Gopal Varma, will see Chai's performance as a major highlight, he announced the world-wide release of the movie on the occasion of the actor's birthday today (Nov. 23).



Article Involves:: Koneru Kiran Kumar, Naga Chaitanya, Akkineni Nagarjuna, Ram Gopal Varma

After EVV's death, sons take the baton forward - JustTollywood.com News

In what they call will be a tribute to their late father, Allari Naresh and Aryan Rajesh announced the launching of a film to be produced by EVV Cinema, late EVV Satyanarayana's production house. After the untimely death of the acclaimed director-producer early this year, there has been no film from the banner.Naresh and Rajesh said that they felt they should open a new leaf by taking the baton forward. Consequently, a film will be launched in January 2012. This new film, to be produced by Rajesh, will, surprisingly, not star either of them.In fact, the first-time producer is planning to approach a big star to play the lead role.EVV followed a shrewd strategy when it came to spending money on films. Rajesh must have learnt the right lessons already!



Article Involves:: Allari Naresh, Aryan Rajesh, E V V Satyanarayana

Solo censored - JustTollywood.com News

Solo, which is set to release on the 25th, has been awarded U/A by the censor board. The cuts were reportedly minor. Starring Nara Rohit and Nisha Agarwal, the film casts Prakash Raj in a key role.Directed by Parusuram, Solo is produced by Vamsi Krishna Srinivas on the banner of SVK Cienma, and touted as a youthful entertainer.The Mani Sharma musical is a hot contender. The entire film unit is confident that the film would be liked by all classes of audiences as it has everything to suit the taste from kids to elders.

As per the director, Nara Rohit's performance is a major highlight and Manisharma's music is an asset for the film.Sayaji Shinde, Ali, MS Narayana, Srinivasa Reddy, Subhash, Praveen, Ananth, Lokesh, Narasimhulu Jayasudha, Swapnika, Pavitra and others form the remainder cast.



Article Involves:: Nara Rohit, Nisha Agarwal, Mani Sharma, Prakash Raj, Sayaji Shinde, Ali, M S Narayana, Srinivasa Reddy

Vishal longs to do a Telugu film - JustTollywood.com News

Vishal may be one of the most sought-after guys in Tamil, but he is unsatisfied that no Telugu director has ever approached him with a script despite the fact that he hails from Andhra Pradesh."I would like to do a film in Telugu. However, no director has narrated a story to me. Though my mother tongue is Telugu, no one has evinced interest in doing a straight Telugu film with me. I am puzzled," Vishal was quoted as saying.

Vishal is a well-recognized well in this part of the region though. Vaadu Veedu, where he played a squint-eyed man, won him critical acclaim.His recently released Tamil film, Vede, directed by Prabhu Deva (and a remake of Gopi Chand's Shouryam), is said to be not doing too well at the BO.



Article Involves:: Vishal, Prabhu Deva

Anushka almost in Venky - Mahesh film - JustTollywood.com News

It is well-known that Srikanth Addala and Dil Raju have been on a look-out for Venkatesh's heroine in their forthcoming film Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu. Earlier, the names of Trisha, Bhumika and Sneha were mooted for the role, but now it seems that the makers have a new choice in Anushka.The news is that a meeting with the actress was arranged in which the role was narrated to her. She rumouredly liked the role and even expressed her willingness to allot the call sheets.

As was reported earlier, the role has got negative shades to it. Since Venky's wife would be Mahesh's vadinamma in the film, there was so much cogitation over who should be picked for the role. It was being said till recently that Sneha might become the final choice since she has not acted with Mahesh till date. Coming back to Anushka, the choice seems appropriate because she is an actress who can pull off any performance-oriented role, whatever the shades, with ease.



Article Involves:: Srikanth Addala , Dil Raju, Trisha, Bhumika , Sneha, Anushka, Mahesh Babu, Venkatesh

Thaman excited for Mahesh's Businessman - JustTollywood.com News

Super Star Mahesh Babu is currently busy with his forthcoming film Businessman in Mumbai directed by Puri Jagannadh. Young sensation Thaman is scoring the tunes and the busy music composer is all excited about Businessman audio since its being composed in three languages Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam languages in December. Thaman has already composed three songs for the film. Being produced by Venkat under RR Movie Makers banner, Businessman sees Kajal Agarwal as the leading lady of the film. Mahesh will even debut in Hindi with Businessman, which will be filmed after the Telugu version. Businessman is scheduled for a grand release on 11th January 2012.



Article Involves:: Mahesh Babu, Puri Jagannadh, Thaman S S, R R Venkat, Kajal Agarwal

Racha fights in China - JustTollywood.com News

Mega Power Star Ram Charan Teja’s forthcoming film Racha is progressing at a rapid pace in China. A song has been canned recently on the lead pair Ram Charan and Tamanna and now, the unit is canning an action sequence from today in a breathtaking locale scouted by mega director Shanker earlier.Sampath Nandi is directing the film while NV Prasad and Paras Jain are producing it under Mega Super Good Films banner. RB Choudary is presenting the movie and Mani Sharma is composing the music. This is the first time Ram Charan and Tamanna are pairing for a film. Racha is scheduled for a release on 20th February, 2012 as per the sources buzz.



Article Involves:: Ram Charan Teja, Tamanna, Sampath Nandi, N V Prasad, Paras Jain, Mani Sharma

Racha fights in China - JustTollywood.com News

Mega Power Star Ram Charan Teja’s forthcoming film Racha is progressing at a rapid pace in China. A song has been canned recently on the lead pair Ram Charan and Tamanna and now, the unit is canning an action sequence from today in a breathtaking locale scouted by mega director Shanker earlier.Sampath Nandi is directing the film while NV Prasad and Paras Jain are producing it under Mega Super Good Films banner. RB Choudary is presenting the movie and Mani Sharma is composing the music. This is the first time Ram Charan and Tamanna are pairing for a film. Racha is scheduled for a release on 20th February, 2012 as per the sources buzz.



Article Involves:: Ram Charan Teja, Tamanna, Sampath Nandi, N V Prasad, Paras Jain, Mani Sharma

Kandireega crosses 100day mark - JustTollywood.com News

Ram, Hansika, Aksha starrer Kandireega has completed its 100 days of run on 11th August in the major centers across the state. In this regard, Producer Bellamkonda Suresh has thanked the audience and the unit members for the hit status for the film.Kandireega has been directed by a first timer Santhosh Srinivas. The director has shaped its laughter riot with good performances from Ram, Sonu Sood and Aksha. Bellamkonda said that he trusted in the director’s ability when Santhosh Srinivas initially narrated the script and finally his trust has come true with the success. The second half of the film proved the mettle of actress Aksha and the handsome baddie Sonu Sood. Thaman’s music has played a vital part in the film success apart from the good direction and gripping screenplay.



Article Involves:: Ram, Hansika, Aksha , Bellamkonda Suresh, Santosh Srinivasan, Sonu Sood

Nikhil will never booze and drive - JustTollywood.com News

Nikhil Siddharth, who was found guilty of drunken driving and booked under a Motor Vehicles Act section on Friday night, promised to never booze and drive in future. He said that he had always been a teetotaler. Quite unexpectedly, he had "two pegs of champagne" after a film function that night when his vehicle was stopped and he was tested positive for alcohol consumption.After he was caught red-handed, he regretted his folly and went to the extent of publicly expressing it. He is also worried that the recent incident might have adverse impact on his image, especially when his film Veedu Theda is going to release in some days.

In fact, he told a newspaper that he would be ready to become the brand ambassador of Hyderabad Traffic Police and campaign for raising awareness against the risks of mixing driving and drinking."I will persuade my friends and others not to do so because we're endangering the lives of others by driving after taking alcohol," he was quoted as saying yesterday at a public awareness campaign.



Article Involves:: Nikhil Siddharth

Sri RamaRajyam Movie Review - JustTollywood.com News

Synopsis:
Sri Rama Rajyam is the remake of Legend NTR’s Lava Kusa. It is an interestingly woven subject of Lava Kusa using latest technology of Grading, Digital Intermediate, Sets. The story is basically the later part of Ramayana written by Valmiki Maharshi when Rama sent Sita to forest and later how the twin boys of Rama – Lava and Kusa reach Ayodhya and later Sita joins her Bhoodevi in the end.
Performances:
When this project was actually announced, every one had their own doubts about the performances of Balayya and Nayantara as Rama and Sita. Not that they were bad actors but the mark late NTR and Anjali Devi made on the minds of Telugu people is everlasting. Even after watching the movie, I will be afraid if I can compare this pair with those legends but I can firmly say that there is no one in the current generation who can closely do as this pair. They put their heart and soul in every thing. Balayya’s expressions during the agony he undergoes after the pregnant Sita was sent to forest and later when Sita reaches her mother’s lap are immaculate.
Nayantara looked serene in the role of Sita in normal clad clothes in the forest.This is her best performance till date. Akkineni Nageswar Rao, the living legend lived up to his stature as Valmiki Maharishi and proved his mettle as an actor. Srikanth as Lakshman is good but can do better. Brahmanandham as Chakali Tippadu does good in the little role. Roja is good as Bhoodevi. The kids who played Lava and Kusa does well too. Rest of the characters all performed to their requirement.

Technical Departments:
Bapu – Ramana, what can we say about this combo. They are proud offspring of Telugu culture and heritage. One would wonder at the dedication and application this duo even in eighties. Even though Ramana is not amidst us today, no body can take the credit from him. He scripted one of the finest movie for the current and forthcoming generations to protect our epics. Take a bow!

Bapu is an outstanding example for current generation. He took care in every minute details of the movie right from make up. He drew best performance from each and every artist including the kids. His hard work can be seen in every frame on the screen.
Ilayaraja – Music is the important detail for a mythological movie to get people connected to it. Even though the music released few months ago, the songs are still chart busters. And coming to the Back ground music, I wonder what magic did he spell on the screen. The story of Lava Kusa require subtle and soothing back ground score as the movie portrays the emotions of characters in the movie. He did perfect justice and set perfect mood for the movie. Jonnavithula’s lyrics are crystal clear with out difficult language and will enthrall all the audience irrespective of classes
Producer Sai Babu – I rarely write much about a producer in my reviews but this man deserves few lines. Spending some 20 odd crores on a movie which is treated as out of trend in current times is definitely a courageous act. That too banking on two 80 year old men – Bapu and Ramana. I guess Sai Babu must have had sleepless nights once Ramana garu breathed his last in the midst of the movie. The production values in the movie are awesome – The sets by Magadheera fame Ravinder, Visual effects by Top VFX companies including Kamal Kannan (Magadheera fame).

Final Say:
The movie screenplay is evidently a bit slow as it is a mythological movie but the performances, visual grandeur will bind you to the seats.The makers of the movie have delivered a near to perfect product in the form of Sri Rama Rajyam. It would be too harsh to compare it with the old Lava Kusa but this is the closest a movie produced in current generation could come. It would be a shame if this movie fails at box office. They did their part to protect our heritage. Its our responsibility now to get them profits if at all we expect such movies in future. Watch it!




Article Involves:: Bapu, Ilayaraja, Nayantara, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Srikanth, N T RamaRao, Anjali Devi, Nandamuri BalaKrishna, Brahmanandam , Roja

Dookudu special screening in Singapore - JustTollywood.com News

Mahesh Babu's Dookudu has had many firsts to its credit from the beginning. It was the Telugu first film to be released in two African countries (Botswana and Nairoba). Dookudu is going to add one more first to its repertoire on the 50th day (which is Nov. 12). It will be screened at a theatre in Singapore at 5:00 p.m. This is exactly the time at which the grand celebrations at Vijaywada's Siddhartha Engineering College will be held.The screening will be at Shaw Plaza, Balestier Road.




Article Involves:: Mahesh Babu

Sri RamaRajyam the 'visual poetry' on Nov.17 - JustTollywood.com News

It was with the aim of making a distinguished film that will become one of the most wonderful visual poetries in the history of Telugu cinema, that Yelamanchili Sai Babu (producer) started off with the production more than a year back. Directed by Bapu, the amazing maker with an aesthetic oeuvre to boast of, the film that has been in production for a long time & the first copy to censor Board on 11th November for its censor formalities, is releasing on Nov. 17.The film's songs, set to tunes by Maestro Illayaraja, have mesmerized the listeners, says the producer.

Saying that the wait of the audience to see Balakrishna in the avatar of Lord Ram is over, the makers say that Sri Rama Rajyam is a complete devotional flick.Much, over much, was spoken in hush hush tones when Nayanatara was selected to play Goddess Sita's role. Let the sceptics be reminded that Bapu is not a superficial maker. When he cast Nayan for the role, he must have had a vision in mind. Our gut feeling is that Sri Rama Rajyam would be a one-of-its-kind mythological caper, which cannot be compared with any yesteryear film of that genre. We could see a human and youthful Rama with a spirit for celebration



Article Involves:: Yalamanchali Sai Babu, Bapu, Ilayaraja, Nandamuri BalaKrishna, Nayantara

Nag's grand agenda - JustTollywood.com News

Everyone should join their hands to congratulate Nagarjuna for setting forth with the aim of driving a transformation in the media and entertainment sector. In his own words, which he made to a popular English-language daily, "Annapurna Studio's latest strategic partnership with Reliance MediaWorks (RMW) is futuristic and one that seeks to drive new growth opportunities in transforming the media and entertainment sector in the country."The actor has always been a businessman with an acumen. If as a producer he has always chosen the right projects without going over-board for the sake of producing films, as someone looking after the affairs of Annapurna Studios, he has been very pragmatic in his moves.

His new world-class film institute, that has versatile talent like Mani Ratnam, Kamal Haasan, Prakash Raj and Suhasini associated with it, is Hyderabad's pride.Way to go, Nag! May you bring all the laurels to Tollywood and Andhra Pradesh.



Article Involves:: Akkineni Nagarjuna, Mani Rathnam, Kamal Haasan, Prakash Raj, Suhasini