Telugu Film News 30th Dec 2007

Jr NTR is the new Kshatreeyudu

With his Ashwini Dutt produced Kantri still under production; Jr NTR has apparently given the nod to producer Dil Raju’s next production. To be directed by debutante Mahadeva, a former associate of Rajamouli, the film is being named as Kshatreeyudu. The film is set to start rolling in the summer of 2008. Other details of the film are yet to be announced.

Krishnavamsi turns producer

One of the most critically acclaimed directors of the present times, Krishnavamsi has directed some very critically acclaimed and blockbuster movies. Now the director wants to promote a new generation of directors. Krishnavamsi is turning producer and in his first production he is planning to introduce Kalyana Krishna as director. The film will star Navadeep, who had earlier starred in Krishna Vamsi’s 2007 hit Chandamamma. Kalyana Krishna had a played an important role on the technical side of Operation Duryodhana.

Vikram’s Bheema on Jan 11th

National award winning actor Vikram’s, Trisha co starring Bheema, is being readied to be released on the 11th of January 2008. This Surya Movies production was originally to be released for Diwali but got delayed due to hassles in post production work. The film is directed by S.Linguswamy and produced by A.M.Ratnam. Bheema is being released in AP by Nookarapu Suryaprakasa Rao.

Pyramid Saimira leases Shabdalaya

Pyramid Saimira, a leading distribution company, has moved from releasing films into other areas of the same industry. The corporate firm has just recently taken over Shabdalaya Recording Theater for lease. The new unit, being handled by producer-director Tammareddy Bharadwaja, will also include edit suits and other facilities along with the recording theaters.