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SIMRAN TO PLAY HEROINE FOR NAGABABU… 2007-08-23 02:48:00
Latest buzz from Tollywood that Telugu Cinemass got to know is that Simran is going to play the heroine for Nagababu in the film titled “Apadamokkulavadu” in the direction of offbeat Posani Krishna Murali. She re-entered Tollywood to play one of the female leads in Nandamuri Balakrishna’s “Okka Magaadu”. In the days that followed, she took up another project playing heroine for comedian Krishna Bhagwan in the film titled “John Apparao”. Interestingly, Simran did a good number of films co-starring megastar Chiranjeevi years ago. After Annayya, it is now the turn of Tammudu.
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ACTRESS MAMATHA MOHANDAS MISSES HER HOME TOWN ! 2007-08-23 02:17:00
Telugu actress Mamatha Mohandas says she is missing her home town Bangalore. She says that Bangalore is a city full of life and that she misses the pubs in the garden city. Mamatha was a frequent visitor to a lot of happening places in Bangalore before her entry into filmdom and the subsequent catapult into stardom. Mamatha has always said that the pub party and music themes seen in that city are to be seen no where in India. She is now forced to spend more and more time in Hyderabad because of her commitments-Telugu Cinemass.
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HOT DISCUSSION BETWEEN RGV & JD ON THE SETS OF “HOMAM” … 2007-08-23 01:43:00
The duo of JD Chakravarthy and Ram Gopal Varma have always had a Guru Shishya type of friendship. JD has always looked up to RGV for professional help and guidance. RGV has always been supportive of JD and given him ample opportunities. Telugu Cinemass got to know from our sources that a hot discussion happened on the sets of &ldquo
;Homam&rdquo
; the movie directed by JD with Jagapathi Babu in the lead and produced by Storm Movies. The discussion was between RGV and JD. All insisted it was hot but insider news is that these things happen all the time between JD and RGV and RGV believes that a film would evolve better if such brain storming happens. So such fights between the two can be ignored.
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ADITYA AUDIO HAS HIGH EXPECTATIONS FROM “CHIRUTHA”… 2007-08-23 01:21:00
The audio rights for the Ram Charan Teja film &ldquo
;Chirutha’&rdquo
; were sold for a whooping 90 Lakh it is rumored. The initial offer for the audio rights were offered to Supreme audio, but that company developed cold feet because it felt the rate was too high. Aditya on the other hand seems to feel that the sales would bring in some profits, and so it picked the rights. The only threat they perceive is piracy-Telugu Cinemass.
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“YAMAGOLA” IS COMING TO ENTERTAIN U FROM TODAY… 2007-08-23 00:43:00
Directed by Srinivasa Reddy and produced by Amar, Rajasekhar and Satish on the banner of Frame Entertainments &ldquo
;Yamagola (Mallee Modalayindi)&rdquo
; with Srikanth, Venu, Meera Jasmine and Reema Sen in the lead is all set to hit the screen today.
Disclosing this, producers say, ‘It is well aware that the old Yamagola starring the late NT Rama Rao and Jayaprada, released some 30 years ago had created a sensation and proved a blockbuster. However, our film has a similarity in the title but in no way connected to that film.
Our film is aiming at entertaining the audiences totally for all the two and a half hours.’ Srikanth is playing the role of Young Yamadharma Raju and while Venu is donning the role of Chitragupta. Meera Jasmine and Reema Sen would fill the glamour slot.
Jesus Thomas scored music for the movie and already there was a positive response to the audio. We are sure that the film would attract all classes of audiences.’-Telugu Cinemass.
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SINDHU TULANI TO DO A FILM TITLED “BHATUKAMMA”… 2007-08-22 01:56:00
A new film &ldquo
;Bhatukamma&rdquo
; is being made on the Kaktiya Films banner. T Prabhakar will direct this film and Sidhu Tulani will be the lead actor.
The film is about the most famous festival in the Telangana region. Goreti Venkann and others will pen the lyrics and the story, screenplay and direction is by T Prabahakar. The film’s shooting will rollout in Warangal on august 25-Telugu Cinemass.
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SEKHAR KAMMULA’S “HAPPY DAYS” AUDIO RELEASE ON AUG 24th… 2007-08-22 01:31:00
Telugu director Sekhar Kammula’s &ldquo
;Happy Days&rdquo
; featuring Tamanna, Nikhil & newcomers Varun Sandesh,Rahul, Vamsi Krishna,Gayatri Rao, Monali Chowdary, Sonia is in the final stages of post-production. Mickey J. Meyer composed “Happy” Days audio will be released on August 24th in a function at Annapurna Studios. Big Music, the music label of Adlabs is entering into audio market with Happy Days.
Happy Days is expected to release on September 14th.
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PAWAN KALYAN RELEASES THE AUDIO OF “CHIRUTHA”… 2007-08-22 00:58:00
Powerstar Pawan Kalyan played the audio of &ldquo
;Chirutha&rdquo
; for the Mega fans at Shilpa kala Vedika yesterday. This could be considered the audio release as the audio will directly hit the stands without any function.
organized an event at Shilpa Kalavedika celebrating the birthday of Megastar According to Telugu cinemas sources it is how it happened. Aswini Dutt, Allu Aravind and Nagendra babu also attended the event. Fans cut the cake and were in jubilant mood. 15 minutes before the concluding of the event, Pawan Kalyan entered the venue and announced that there is a special gift for the Megafans and played the songs using a remote. After all, for Megastar fans, this is definitely a gift. Audio of “Chirutha” will be available in stores from today.
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LADY DIRECTOR B.JAYA’S “SAVAAL” ! 2007-08-22 00:36:00
Tollywood Director Jaya B’s new film, being produced by Thota Venkateswara Reddy, under the banner of Sai Roopa Creations, is titled &ldquo
;Savaal&rdquo
;. Bharat of 10th Class fame and Suhaani, the tooneega tooneega song girl, are playing the roles of hero and heroine. The film marks the debut of Vinay in a negative role, while Sayaji Shinde plays a pivotal character. The music will be composed by Jessi Gift. Dialogues for this movie are penned by Veligonda Srinivas and Ghatikachalam. The film’s cinematography is by Arun, art by Nagendra and editing is by Avula Venkatesh-Telugu cinemass.
JUDGE GOT SERIOUS ABOUT PAWAN KALYAN’S ABSENCE FROM COURT… 2007-08-21 04:39:00 PAWAN KALYAN & NANDINI WEDDING PHOTO
The Magisterial Court in Vizag today postponed the hearing in bigamy case against actor Pawan Kalyan. The absence of the estranged couple at the scheduled hearing, besides the police seeking a grace period of one month to complete their investigation formalities led to the postponement. It is reported that the honourable judge took the absence of the actor seriously and observed that it would not be acceptable on the part of the police in not submitting the preliminary report. Moreover, the judge had directed that Pawan Kalyan should attend the hearing compulsorily this time as he had not done so in the first hearing. In this backdrop, the judge ordered the hearing on September 20th. The police are required to submit their preliminary findings to the court on or before August 26th. To note here, Nandini, the estranged wife of the actor had filed a bigamy case against her husband Pawan Kalyan and demanded alimony of Rs. 5 lakh per month. She cha Read more:hellip
WHAT’S COOKING BETWEEN SNEHA & RAJA ? 2007-08-27 08:45:00
Something indeed seems to be cooking between Tollywood actors Sneha & Raja.
Rumors ought to be treated as rumors. But when the people around whom rumors revolve choose to stay silent. It creates room for speculation. So far, many in the media circles have been speculating the relationship between Sneha and Raja.
First, there were reports of their ‘awesome chemistry’ on the sets of Giri Babu’s “Nee Sukhame Ne Korutunna” in which both are acting together. Then, there were canards of Raja’s sister Laxmi strongly approving of Sneha.
And now, on a party at local pub on Friday, those who attended the party witnessed the chemistry between Sneha & Raja.
Heed this. Sneha was reportedly among the first ones to arrive at the party and was among the last ones to leave at about 4 am. Her car was driven into Raja’s house.
And one of the guests who attended the party is quoted, “At the party, it was very obvious that Sneha and Raja are a couple. They seemed very much
COMEDIAN BRAHMANANDAM’S BRUCE LEE FIGHTS ! 2007-08-27 04:12:00
Telugu Comedian Brahmanandam is enacting some fights imitating the legendary fighter and actor Bruce Lee. This role is for the film 100 crores. Ramana is the director, Baladithya and Saira Banu are the lead pair.
The film has so far completed shooting of 50 per cent talkie part and one song. The film is a comedy flick with love theme. Brahmanandam’s fights would be one of the star attractions of this movie. The movie is likely to be released in September.
POWER STAR PAWAN KALYAN MOVIE “JALSAA” PROGRESS… 2007-08-27 04:02:00
The shooting of a film directed by star director Trivikram Srinivas and produced by Mega Producer Allu Aravind on the banner of Gita Arts with Power Star Pawan Kalyan and Ileana in the lead is progressing at a fast. Presently the film shooting is going on at Ramanaidu Cine Village at Nanakramguda in Hyderabad. Devi Sri Prasad is scoring music for the movie.There are lot of expectations on the film among the industry circles and the audiences are also eagerly waiting for the title of this crazy project. Several titles have come up for consideration but Telugu Cinemass reliably learnt that the film unit is considering the titles &ldquo
;Jalsaa&rdquo
; and “Joru” as the title.
It may be mentioned here that the earlier film in the combination of Trivikram Srinivas and Pawan Kalyan, Khushi also has only two Telugu letters in the title. As the titles now under consideration Jalsaa and Joru also has two Telugu letters, the film pundits feel that the film would also be a big hit. H Read more:hellip
HAPPY DAYS FOR “HAPPY DAYS” CAST ! 2007-08-27 03:49:00
Tollywood director Sekhar Kammula picked all new cast for his upcoming film &ldquo
;Happy Days&rdquo
; that is slated to release on september 14th. Barring Tamanna, the film has all new cast and is a youth film. The film is set in college backdrop and as per Telugu Cinemass reports, the film might be well received. Every one can identify themselves with one or the character in the film. Sekhar’s films have already got a grip on the A centers and overseas.
Meanwhile, some of the new faces already are on roll in the industry by bagging offers. Rahul, who played Tyson in this film, got chance in Sukumar’s next film. Allu Aravind might present this film. Nikhil, who played Rajesh in Happy Days, will play lead in debut director Hari Yeleti’s film. Sradha Arya is the heroine in this film. Great going.
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“KODITHE KOTTALIRA” TO RELEASE ON AUG 31th… 2007-08-27 03:29:00
Tamil film &ldquo
;Chennai-600028″ was produced by S.P.Charan, son of famous singer S.P. Balasubramanyam, and directed by Venkat Prabhu. This film is dubbed into Telugu by Almen Raju, under the banner of People Cine Entertainments, with the title “Kodithe Kottalira&rdquo
;.
The theme of the film is based on gully cricket, with 11 new faces as heroes. Love, comedy and action are also part of the narration. The story deals with two gully cricket teams called Sharks and Rockers. Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the music for this film. The star cast includes Nitin Satya, Aravind Akash, Vijayalakshmi, Christina, Jai, Premji and others.
Kodithe Kottalira is releasing on the 31st of August-Telugu Cinemass.
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RAJNIKANTH & MOHAN BABU NOT ON TALKING TERMS ! 2007-08-27 02:34:00
RAJNIKANTH & HIS WIFE LATA WITH MOHAN BABU FAMILY
ActorsMohan Babu and Rajni Kanth are good friends to outer world and that is only past as many say now. Yesterday both Mohanbabu and Rajni have attended the marriage function of Brahmani and Lokesh. But there were no talks between the two. It is said that the terms shattered between the two, when Mohan Babu termed Rajni as ‘rascal’ in public talking from stage during Chiranjeevi’s Padmabhushan function. Even for the recent premiere show of Sivaji-Telugu version, Rajni didn’t invite Mohan Babu which should be underlined-Telugu Cinemass.
IS SHARATH BABU A FORGOTTEN ACTOR ? 2007-08-27 02:14:00
Telugu actor Sharath Babu has been in the Telugu films for years now but he is an almost forgotten actor. He makes his appearance in a lot of movies and serials but he never seems to have promoted himself actively. Sarath Babu at a certain stage of his career was slated to compete big way with many heroes but he latter fizzled out. Today despite many roles he gets he is the most forgotten actor-Telugu Cinemass.
ANUSHKA TO PAIR WITH HERO RAVITEJA… 2007-08-26 05:50:00
Telugu producer Dr Ramanaidu is planning a film with hero Raviteja . Udayshankar will direct the film. Anushka is considered to play the female lead in the film.The shooting will begin in the month of December-Telugu Cinemass.Photo courtesy:Telugufm.com
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ACTRESS CHARMI IN “LAKSHMI” REMAKE IN KANNADA…. 2007-08-26 05:11:00
The hugely successful film &ldquo
;Lakshmi&rdquo
;, starring Venkatesh, Charmi and Nayanatara, directed by V.V.Vinayak, is now being remade in Kannada. Ravichandran is playing the role essayed by Venkatesh, where as Charmi will play her original role in the Kannada version also. Charmi is at present busy with Bapu-Mullapudi film-Telugu Cinemass.
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ACTRESS SUHANI IS BECOMING SEXIER… 2007-08-26 05:01:00 Child artist turned actress Suhani is now looking sexier for many eyes as per the observation. She is now posing for cameras for profile albums. Now she is acting with Bharat of “10th Class” fame in the film directed by Jaya. This time, Jaya is making a film with mass punch accompanied with love and action drama unlike her previous films. We have to see how this attempt fairs-Telugu Cinemass.
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MOHAN BABU WANTS TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH NANDAMURI FAMILY ? 2007-08-31 01:41:00
The fresh talk is that Mohan Babu is trying to get the second daughter of Balakrishna as his daughter in law by giving the hand of Vishnu. It was also said that he desperately tried to get the hand of Brahmani for his son but that didn’t work as Balayya fixed the match with Lokesh by then. Now Mohan Babu is trying for Balayya’s second daughter and talks are going on with mediators. There is no signal from Balayya yet and it has to be wait and seen what happens. It would certainly become big news if Manchu family gets associated with Nandamuri!-Telugu Cinemass.
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NAGARJUNA PURCHASED A PLOT FOR ACTRESS TABU ! 2007-08-31 01:15:00
Telugu actor Nagarjuna has no qualms talking about Tabu openly. He said in an interview recently that he had purchased a plot for Tabu in Hyderabad.
And she has constructed a house on the same plot that was bought by him. While there is much speculation about Tabu and Nag affair, the two are playing it down. Nagarjuna’s wife Amala is said to have helped Tabu with interior decoration too-Telugu Cinemass.
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PREETI JHANGIANI PAIRED WITH ALLARI NARESH… 2007-08-31 00:57:00
Pretty actress Preeti Jhangiani, who made her debut in Tollywood several years ago, is back to play the role of a housewife in a yet-to-be-titled movie to be directed by Vara Mullapudi. She is paired opposite actor Allari Naresh, who would be playing a negative role.
Preeti Jhangiani made a special appearance as one of the apsaras in Rajamouli’s “Yamadonga”-Telugu Cinemass.
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IS MEGASTAR CHIRANJEEVI UPSET ? 2007-08-30 04:00:00
Megastar Chiranjeevi is upset as per the grapevine. It is said that he is in depression for the failure of “Shankaradad Zindabad” at the time when he was considering to start his political career. His plan is to switch over to politics when there are successive hits for him so that there would be bigger response from people. But the film “Shankardada Zinadabad” although accompanied with many stars was flopped at box office-Telugu Cinemass.
“DHEE” 150 DAYS FUNCTION ON SEPT 8th… 2007-08-30 03:48:00
The 150 days function of &ldquo
;Dhee&rdquo
; will be held on the 8th of September at Lalithakala Thoranam, Public Gardens, Hyderabad. The function will be presided over by T.Subbarami Reddy, Union Minister of State for Mines and Dasari Narayana Rao, Union Minister of State for Coal will be the Chief Guest.
The Guests of Honour include State Ministers Ponnala Lakshmaiah, Anam Ramnarayan Reddy, Mukesh Goud, Narendra, M.P.,G.Adi Seshagiri Rao, Chairman, APFDC, veteran direrector K.Ragjhavender Rao, film artistes NTR Jr, Anushka, Archana, U.Krishnam Raju, Vishnu, Napolean, Kalyanram, Jayasudha, Jayaprada, Sumalatha, Ambarish, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Shatrughan Sinha, Jackie Shroff, Bharathi Vishnu Vardhan and Mohanbabu. This function is being organised by Sri Venkateswara Films-Telugu Cinemass.
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RISHI & RAJIV IN DIRECTOR SEKHAR SURI’S NEXT FILM… 2007-08-30 03:34:00
Telugu director Sekhar Suri’s suspense thriller “A Film by Aravind” took the film pundits by surprise by becoming an unexpected winner at the box-office. It enthralled both the critics and the audience. Rajiv Kanakala and Rishi played the lead roles in that film.
Now, Sekhar Suri is getting ready for his next venture, which will go to sets on the 11th of September. Rajiv Kanakala and Rishi are playing stellar roles in this film also-Telugu Cinemass.
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ACTRESS FROM VISHNU’S NEW FILM SACKED ! 2007-08-30 03:13:00
Barely after two days of the shooting, debutante Rohini Sahni has been removed from director P Vasu’s current film starring hero Vishnu in the lead role. The director Vasu is said to have not been satisfied with her performance, so he asked her to leave from the film.
According to sources, she has beauty but her performance skills are not that good. So the makers are now scouting for another heroine.
The film is being produced by Mohan Babu and has begun shooting recently-Telugu Cinemass.
NAVADEEP’S “PREMALOKAM” TO HIT SCREEN IN SEPT… 2007-08-30 02:59:00
A successful Tamil film &ldquo
;Nenjil Jil Jil&rdquo
; directed by Selva with Navadeep & Aparna in the lead is being dubbed into Telugu as “Prema Lokam” by B Sarada on the banner of Indian Image.
D Imaan scored music for the movie. Producer Sarada says, ‘A group of people who won in a lucky draw leave for London. Navadeep and Aparna who travelled together as part of the tour turn friends after initial quarrels. Their friendship turns into love later. They become closer as they wanted to get married.
However, their elders become a stumbling block for their marriage. What kind of twists their love faced? Were they able to become one through marriage? Answers to all these questions form part of the remaining story. We are making efforts to launch the audio very soon and release the film in September’-Telugu Cinemass.
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HERO KRISHNA RECUPERATING AFTER SURGERY… 2007-08-30 02:13:00
Telugu actor Krishna is stated to have undergone surgery for back pain. The actor is said to have undergone the surgery at a private corporate hospital in Hyderabad a couple of days ago. The actor is now reported to be doing well. The news is not official though, and only the people in the industry are talking about it-Telugu Cinemass.
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CHIRANJEEVI TO DO GUEST APPEARANCE IN “CHIRUTHA” ? 2007-08-29 01:47:00
If insider news is to be believed then Chiranjeevi would appear as a guest in a song for his son Ram Charan’s film &ldquo
;Chirutha&rdquo
;. This news has been in and out of circulation for quite sometime but no one was confirming. Now it is said that the decision has been taken by Puri Jagannath and it has been implemented. The initial idea was to let Ram Charan have a very independent launch but now all are bowing to market pressures-Telugu Cinemass.Photo courtesy:Idlebrain.com