ANR Life Time Achievement Award For 4 Stalwarts

Akkineni Nageshwara Rao's 84th birthday celebrations were carried on by Rasamai cultural organization today. The ANR life time achievement award was bestowed to Jayasudha, P Susheela, Avadhani Medasani Mohan and Producer Dorai Swamy Raju (Seeta Ramayya Gari Manavaralu and Annamayya fame).

The event went on very well and there is a grand response from audiences of all age groups. Standing ovation and honors were paid to him by the audience in Ravindra Bharathi.

T Subba Rami Reddy, Rosayya, Padmabhushan Vara Parasada Reddy, MS Reddy and Sarepalli Konadala Rao have made their presence on dais as guests.

Sunitha Williams Comes On 'Chirutha' Day

Sunitha Williams, the American astronaut of Indian origin has landed in Ahmedabad today (19 th Sep) and there is big response from the public to see her. Gujarat government has declared her as the state's most prestigious guest. As soon as she came out from the Air Port, the people surrounded her and it became difficult for her to come out from that crowd and board her car. This has happened despite the presence of many security personnel and guards.

She is coming to Hyderabad on 28th September. The youth are very much fascinated to meet and greet her.

Well, for he Cine lovers the day is important as Chirutha is releasing.

Reel Buzz: Suman Goes On To Malayalam Screen

Actor Suman is debuting on Malayalam screen now. The portrayal of Suman in Sivaji must have helped him in grabbing the attention of several industries.

'Pazhassi Raja' is the most expensive film that is being made in Malayalam with Mammooty in title role. Suman is given a very prominent role in the film. The film is a historical one where the fights with swords and bows play vital role. Sarath Kumar, the Tamil actor, is also acting in the film in an important role. That way the film is going to be a mega budget flick.

Let us see if Suman will be enjoying another break with this film.

Gossip: Heroine Was Suspected To Be Thief!

Telugu actress Sanjana was interrogated by Chennai police this evening. She was suspected to be the thief in a local MLA's house where 100 jewelry items were looted along with Rs 1 lakh. Police have also taken finger prints of the actress. The incident took place when the wife of this local ex-MLA Ulagarakshgan was alone at home in Kodambakkam, Chennai.

Ambika, the ex MLA's wife complained to police that robber woman came wearing a helmet and attacked Ambika to loot her house.

Well, Sanjana is the actress liked by Puri Jagannath, who is thinking to groove her in his next film. She was found in a pub along with Ravi Teja and Puri recently.

Pawan's Case Adjourned To 22nd October

Pawan Kalayan-Nandini case is adjourned to October 22nd by the Visakhapatnam Court. The court has also passed dictum to police asking to submit the final report by then.

In the initial report, the police have told, "We have interrogated Chiranjeevi's family members and the servant maids. We found no clue that Pawan's family members harassed Nandini. We also found no clue that supports the marriage of Pawan Kalyan and Renu Desai".

We have to see what the final report of the police says.

Actress Khushboo Is Very Active Now

Actress Khushboo is being found very active now. She is endorsing several products and busily working on modeling. She endorses Tata Sky, SASEL Education etc. She is regularly making her presence either on small screen or in News Paper. Seldom is she acting in guest roles in big banner films like Stalin and Yama Donga.

She bagged immense fame with her first innings of acting and her fans had built a temple for her in Tamil Nadu as well. Then she got married and gone into oblivion. Suddenly she came into news by making controversial statements on pre marital sex. Then she fired on Maxim magazine for publishing her morphed photos.

After that she started second innings in acting and appearing now and then on silver screen.

'Yamaho Yama' takes over Telugu music top slot

Hyderabad(IANS): There are three new songs on the list this fortnight. New entrant "Chiruta" has edged out "Shankar Dada Zindabad" from the top slot. Directed by Puri Jagannath "Chiruta" is one of the most-awaited films of the year as it launches Chiranjeevi's son Ramcharan Teja. Mani Sharma has scored the music for the film.

The top five Telugu songs are:

1. "Yamaho Yama" - Film: "Chiruta". Sung by Tipu, the song tops the charts. A bilingual number, it has a lively, loud, youthful feel.

2. "Noonoogumeesaalodu" - Film: "Yamadonga". A melodious and peppy number that reminds one of an old Telugu song is back on the list. Music director Keeravani has crooned it with Sunita.

3. "Aakelesthe" - Film: "Shankar Dada Zindabad". After remaining on the top position for several weeks, the song has come two notches down this fortnight. Devisri Prasad's music and Mamta Mohandas and Naveen's energetic voices helped it to rock so far.

4. "Raara Raara" - Film: "Vijayadasami". A mass-oriented, foot-tapping number, which opens with "Ganapati Bappa Moriya", is sung with verve by Shankar Mahadevan. Srikanth Deva composed the music for the song, which seems to be a festive number.

5. "Banam" - Film: "Raghavan". Harris Jayaraj ropes in Bombay Jayashri to sing the song with Harish Raghavendra. Harris seems a constant with director Gowtham Menon, the director of "Cheli" and now "Raghavan". The music has a certain melody and the song grows on the listener. The musical orchestration has a classical feel.

Channel banned for fake sex sting on Delhi teacher

Live India TV channel — under fire for its alleged fake sting operation — has been banned for a month. The decision was taken by I&B ministry and comes close on the heels of the strong stance taken by Delhi HC against the channel.

This is the first news channel to be banned in the country.

I&B minister Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi said, “When sting operations are done in pubic interest, exposing cash-for-query scam, Parliament expels the MPs. But when it is done to create sensation, I don’t see why it does not meet the fate of those MPs.”

The ministry took the decision based on a recommendation by the inter-ministerial committee, sources said.

The channel had been issued two show-cause notices for showing a programme based on half-truths, and slandering an individual. It had claimed that teacher Uma Khurana was involved in an organised prostitution racket of school girls.

Screen Talk: Dil Raju To Act On Screen?

This is the fresh gossip that is making rounds in Film Nagar. Dil Raju is showing interest to appear on screen in his new film.

That is again in the direction of Bhaskar which is already undergoing shooting with Allu Arjun and Sheela in main lead. Dil Raju is known for sharp looks, fair complexion and slim personality. He has got the ability to express whatever he wants to.

These basic qualities are enough to impress audiences as a glamorous actor. So, as per this grapevine, if it turns true, we may see Dil Raju on screen as an actor. That means, a producer turning an actor!

Telugu film News September 20, 2007

Chandra Sekhar Yeleti’s Hayi Hayiga

After producing the different film Okkadunnadu and big blockbuster Yamdonga, producer Cherry is on winning streak. He is going to produce a film soon in the direction of Chandra Sekhar Yeleti. This film is titled as Hayi Hayiga. He registered this title in AP Film Chamber a couple of months back.

Vikram & Sriya - a love story

Vikram Krishna and Sriya Reddy recently got engaged in Chennai. Vikram Krishna is the son of producer GK Reddy and the brothers of Telugu based hero Vishal. He produced many films with Vishal on GK corporation banner. Sriya Reddy is one of the most popular VJs in South India. She acted in many films including Pogadu produced by Vikram Krishna. Vikram Krishna informed idlebrain.com that they shared pure professional relationship during the making of the film. After that they going out in groups. And the inevitable happened. Vikram Krishna and Sriya will enter the wedlock in March 2008.

Raja Sekhar to do bilinguals

Raja Sekhar is planning to act in bilinguals (Telugu and Tamil) in the future. Since Raja Sekhar is basically a Tamilian, he has very good command on the language. And with Telugu films being dubbed and remade in Tamil, he feels that there is a good market for him if he succeeds in grabbing the right scripts.

Kantri from 22 October

The launch of NTR’s next film Kantri is going to be done either in Australia or London on 22nd of October. Hansika Motwani is doing the female lead. Mehar Ramesh who made Telugu flop ‘Andhrawala’ a hit film as ‘Kannadiga’ in Karnataka is making his debut in Telugu films with Kantri. C Aswini Dutt produces this film on Vyjayanthi banner.

Tulasi audio on 23 September

The music of Venkatesh’s latest film Tulasi will be launched on the evening of 23 September. Music will be available in stores on 24 September. Devi Sri Prasad scored music. Nayana Tara plays female lead. Shriya does an item song. Boyapati Seenu (Bhadra fame) directs this film. D Suresh Babu produces this film on Suresh Productions banner. This film deals with child sentiment.

Rekha changes her name to Akshara

After the success of Anandam - her debut film in Telugu - Kannada based actress Rekha did not get any other success in Telugu. She left Telugu film industry a couple of years back. Now she changes her name to Akshara and entering Telugu film industry again with a film titled ‘Ninna Nedu Repu’. Ravi Krishna (7GBC) plays hero in this film.

Yama Donga breaks Records In Dallas

3258 people have seen Yama Donga in the newly opened Touring Talkies/Hollywood Theaters. While there is a lot of hype going on about the up coming movies, Yama Donga has silently broken several records in Dallas.

1. Dallas market is becoming second market in USA with Yama Donga: 3258 attendence is equal to New jersey and very close second to Bay Area for Yama Donga. Typically Dallas telugu market is the 5th or 6th in ranking in United States. Dallas market on an average is around 33%-40% of Bay area and 40%-60% of new jersey. Virginia, Detroit, Chicago used to be bigger than Dallas. Dallas collections has crossed these 3 cities and and matching New jersey in collections. Means, Dallas market has expanded by almost 100%.

2.Second biggest attendence ever for any telugu move in Dallas: 3258 was achieved only second time in Dallas telugu movie market and the chase is still on.

3. NTR's highest ever : It is the highest ever for NTR. By comparison Rakhi got about 600 simhadri got about 950.

Factors that contributed:
Jr. NTR new look and Mass appeal
Jr. NTR Dances
Rajamouli Direction
Mohanbabu as Yama
Anna NTR Animation
Yama Lokam Sets
Series of heroines
over all Entertainment value
Distributor's support
Factors that has taken the movie collections to the next level:

Sensational movie watching experience in new movie theaters
Stadium seating
Dolby Digital sound
Perfect location( 635 & MacArthur Blvd)
Innovative ticket pricing
Number of shows (3 shows per day., every day., just like back home)
Promotion through Radio salaam Namaste on 104.9 FM
Websites promotion
While YamaDonga is a hit all over, it is a SUPER DUPER HIT in Dallas.

Watch for how much hyped Sekhar Kammula's Happy Days (Releasing on 28th September) is going to do in this theaters!!

Photo Feature: Spicy Shriya With Vikram!

After the marketing success of “Sivaji”, Kollywood producers are eager to make big budget films featuring superstars. Veteran producer Kalaipuli S. Thanu has jumped on the bandwagon with his Susi Ganesan-directed “Kandasamy”. This action adventure sees Vikram, a super hero, sport different looks. Shriya looks smashing in the stills.

Gossip: Director Makes His Wife Broadminded!

A popular director whose sensational film is releasing this month end, has made all his members of family broad minded. Even his wife never intrudes his private domain.

He invites most of the heroines to his residence and entertains them the way he likes. He cracks dirty jokes on them crossing the borders of decency.

Of late, he enquired about the size of one heroine's undergarment, while his wife was serving her coffee.

His wife took it very lightly and slipped off quietly leaving privacy to them.

Spotlight: Ram Charan's 'Chirutha' Story Leaked?

This is the story that is making rounds in internet through emails as the story of 'Chirutha'. The truth in this is not known but we have to wait and see if it coincides with the original.

"Durga (Jagapathi Babu) is a big factionist in Hyderabad. He has a sister (Neha) whom he takes care off from her childhood and she is very dear to him. Durga has a rival "Taslim Khan" based in Old city and Neha's life is under threat because of the gang fights between both groups

Neha is always followed by bodyguards and her body guards try to beat up some innocent student in college thinking he might be having links with Khan. Somebody in college calls his friend on Mobile asking to help his innocent friend. A series of Phone calls are shown and msg reaches some one and the phone calls stop with this guy. He is none other than "Charan Tej" who gives life for friendship. He comes to the college in minutes and here is the introduction fight of hero. Elevation of hero is handled excellently by Puri Jagannadh and this is by far the most powerful introduction any new hero got in last decade.

The scenes following revolve around how heroine gets impressed by charan's quality risking his life for somebody he doesn't even know and she falls in love with him in her first look. First half of movie goes really fast with good comedy timing by Charan and his friends (Sunil,Venumadhav etc). There are some gripping moments in the movie when Jagapathi Babu and Charan meet one another and Jagapathi Babu doesn't know that Charan is the same guy who hit his men in college. Interval bang comes in a way where Charan goes to Old city into Khan's den, gives him warning and comes back. By the end of first half, the expectations of people will be set very high about the second half.

Second half deals with how Charan shows the power of youth to fight out both gangs in the city with his intelligence and how Charan manages to win his love by overpowering Jagapathi Babu. The film has to be watched on screen and is a treat to fans and very enjoyable to movie lovers.

'Yamadonga' topper despite new Telugu releases

Finally, "Hello Premistara" starring Sairam Shankar, who is Puri Jagannath's brother, hit the theatres this fortnight. The film's release had been postponed due to the recent bomb blasts. With security tightened in some theatres, the audiences have now started returning to the cinema halls.

Despite the new release and bomb blasts, "Yamadonga" seems to be ahead in the ratings and tops the chart.

The coming weeks will see Shekhar Kammula's "Happy Days" and Puri Jagannath's "Chiruta", which is the debut vehicle of Chiranjeevi's son Ramcharan Teja.

The top five Telugu films are:

1. "Yamadonga" - The film is still running in over a dozen theatres after a month of its release. Despite unfavourable reviews, the films is doing good business and director S.S. Rajamouli and actor N.T.R. Jr. certainly have reasons to smile at its success. The music by Keeravani continues to be on the audio charts.

2. "Raghavan" - A dubbed Telugu version of "Vettaiyadu Vilayadu", the film seems to have impressed the audience. The film is a good effort by director Goutham Menon. It has brilliant acting by Kamal Haasan and Jyothika. Some of the good Tamil films dubbed in Telugu are doing brisk business at the box office.

3. "Yamagola Malli Modalaindhi" - This rib-tickling comedy is still running in the theatres and doing average business. Some good performances seem to have made a difference.

4. "Chandamama" - Director Krishna Vamsi's film is a simple entertainer set against a rural backdrop and has made it to the list. "Chandamama" is reportedly going well with the audience.

5. "Lakshyam" - A decent entertainer, the film continues to do well, auguring good times for actor Gopichand.

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