All about Tulasi

Venkatesh’s Tulasi film is going to be released on 12 of October with 290 prints. D Suresh Babu, Paruchuri Gopala Krishna and Boyapati Seenu.

The story of the film:
It is going to be a complete film with action, romance and sentiment mixed in the right way. Tulasi is the story of wife and husband with family backdrop. Venkatesh and Nayana Tara plays the role of Tulasiram and Vasundhara respectively. If we have to tell the story of the film in three words - Sthree (woman), Saha jeevanam (living together) and Himsa (violence).

290 print release:
Tulasi film got censored yesterday. And it obtained U/A certificate with simple cuts. We are planning to release the film with 290 films which is highest ever for Venkatesh. Earlier highest for Venkatesh was 240 prints. The reason for this extensive print release is the confidence on the film and the Dasara season. We screened the film for our distributors on the night of Saturday and the response has been terrific.

Atulit’s terrific performance
We ran a contest on a TV channel and auditioned 500 kids and selected Atulit for an important role of hero’s son in this film. He is very good at looks as well as at performance. We have not seen such a bright kid in Telugu film industry in the recent days. Atulit will eventually become the hero of this film.

Venkatesh’s performance
Venkatesh character has a tinge of violence in him. Venkatesh character is a multi-layered one. This film is going to be a milestone film in the career of Venkatesh. Venkatesh is very much satisfied with his performance in this film. It has got two shades to it.

8 villains in the film
Venkatesh is not used to the films film multiple villains. But here we have villains acting in Tulasi. The Rayalaseema gang consists of Jaya Prakash Reddy, Sravan and Allari Ravi. The Hyderabad gang has Asish Vidyardhi, Subbaraju and Riaz Khan. The Bangalore villain gang has Eeswar Reddy and Rahul Dev. Imagine the kind of heroism when we have eight villains in it.

Biggest role for Nayana Tara
Nayana Tara is doing the biggest and most responsible role in her career in this film. This kind of role only suits to the actresses of Simran and Soundarya statute.

Special roles
Shriya did an item song. Sivaji and Ramya Krishna also did special roles in vital characters of the film.

Reel Talk: Jr NTR Titled 'Visakha Express'

Jr NTR has now given title for a film. It's Vara Mullapudi's film. Vara and NTR worked for the film 'Naa Alludu' that flopped miserably. But the compatibility between the two developed well.

Now Vara made a film with Allari Naresh, Rajeev Kanakala, Preeti Jingania and Sindhu Tulani where Vijay Kurakula of 'A Film By Aravind' fame scored music.

This suspense thriller is titled as 'Visakha Express' by Jr NTR. Interestingly, Chandrasekhar Yeleti has given screenplay for this film. The theme happens in the background of Visakha Express.

If this film turns a hit, then producers may line up for NTR to title their films. Sentiments never die in film industry.

Mohan Babu and Varma Shiver With Fear

Mohan Babu and Varma have one thing in common. That's 'fear of darkness'. Both shiver a lot at night when they stay alone.

Ram Gopal Varma once said, "I'm afraid of nights. I doubt if anything is there behind the refrigerator in my kitchen. I feel tensed to go to refrigerator and take a bottle to drink water. I assume some devil very easily and get frightened. Only with those illusions I could make horror films like 'Bhooth' in better way".

RGV was so plain at heart that he revealed his phobia.

Now, freshly, Mohan Babu also revealed his fear. He said that he feels afraid sleeping alone at nights. If that happens, he will call either servant maid or security guard to sleep in his room. He says that he does like that because of fear. Mohan Babu said that he can imagine devils while sleeping alone in night.

Industry gets afraid by Mohan Babu. But Mohan Babu gets afraid by darkness. That's Mohan Babu- His route is separate!!

Music Albums To Elevate Chiranjeevi

Chiranjeevi is now facing huge media attention as there are many assumptions about his political entry. On the other hand his fans are also keen in elevating his profile in bigger way through the means they know. Now a few fans of Chiranjeevi including the singers like Raghu Kunche are making an album that speaks about the service motive, charitable activities and many more.

The songs will also become promotion tools if Chiranjeevi wishes to set up a political party.

It's indeed a few years ago, a song was written on Chiranjeevi in the film 'Fans', that goes, "Anjaneyudu Chiranjeevi Ata..Ashwaththama Chiranjeevi ata…varu chiranjeevulu avuno kaadho naaku theliyadu..naaku thelisina Chiranjeevi okkadey..okkadey okkadey mega star okkadey.."

Now we have to see how these songs from new album sound.

Buzz: Victory Venkatesh's Iron Leg Image!

No one knows authentically if 'iron leg omen' exists but whenever Victory Venkatesh visits the stadium to watch cricket match, India loses miserably. Venkatesh is an ardent lover of cricket but whenever he sits among audience watching Team India playing, history proves they lost.

Even freshly again the sentiment continued with the Indo-Australia match held at Uppal Stadium, Hyderabad .

Looking at Venkatesh, a few school girls expressed, "Ouch! India will lose". Yes, India lost at the end.

Isn't that a humorous point to underline.

P. Susheela Is Now Cooling Down Slowly

P Susheela has been with ample of dissatisfaction for not getting recognized in proper way either by film industry or by government. Janaki, her colleague, usually gets calls to perform on dais. SP Balasubrahmanyam, another colleague finds him busy always. Both of them have got many laurels by film and government groups.

But Susheela was not given Padmashree till now although she sang 40,000 songs so far. Now Rami Neni award for the year 2007 is being given away to P Susheela. Renowned mimicry artiste Nerella Venu Madhav also gets the same award. The function is going to be held in Satyasai Nigamam of Hyderabad. Just last month, she was given ANR Life Time Achievement Award.

Sources say that Susheela is cooling down slowly.

Telugu Film News October 09, 2007

Okka Magadu in Golkonda fort

A few ferocious action sequences are being shot in Golkonda Fort for Bala Krishna’s film Okka Magadu. Kanal Kannan is choreographing fights. Bala Krishna is doing a powerful role in this film. There are lots of expectations on this film because a passionate Nandamuri fan YVS Chowdary is directing Bala Krishna for the first time. Mani Sharma composes music.

Sunil with six pack body

Comedian turned hero Sunil is currently developing a six pack body for his next film as hero - Banthi. He sought the help of a fitness trainer to be there with him so that he could do rigorous workouts whenever time permits him. This Banthi film is said to be a comedy flick with action orientation. Sunil himself is said to have prepared the story. Surender Reddy who currently directed Athidi is going to direct this film.

Remo choreographs Prabhudeva

Nidhi Prasad has recently been to Mumbai to shoot a song on Prabhu Deva for his latest film. This film features Srikanth, Prabhu Deva and Charmme in the main leads. Popular singer Remo Fernandez choreographed for this song. Prabhu Deva is currently directing Hindi Pokiri, hence it is very convenient for him to shoot in Mumbai. More details about this film later.

Madhavan ready to do more Telugu films

Tamil hero Madhavan prefers to do Telugu films now. He informed a news channel that he has high respect for Telugu films and directors. Madhavan has just completed Ram Gopal Varma produced “Adhi Oka Idhile” in Telugu. “I am also offered another interesting project in Tollywood. We are under the finalization of it. I have always felt that one needs the command over the language when one does a film in that language. So I waited all these years to do straight Telugu film,” Madhavan said. He has also turned producer in Tamil and plans to make films in Tollywood too.

P Susheela gets Ramineni Purashkaram

Singer P Susheela will get Ramineni Purashkaram for year 2007 for her contribution towards Telugu film music. The prestigious Ramineni Purashkarams have been giving to distinguished personalities for last 9 years. The other award winners this year are – Dr Nerella Venumadhav, Professor Ramachandra Rao and Reddi Ragavaiah. The awards will be presented to them on special ceremony to be held at Satyasai Nigamam in Hyderabad on October 12th.

Mohan Babu to do film on Paritala Ravi

Telugu Desam party leader Late Paritala Ravi’s life is going to be filmed. According to reports, Paritala Ravi’s friend Mohan Babu will be essaying his role on screen. Currently talks are going on. A new producer will make this movie which is likely to be titled “Rayalaseema Sarkar”.

Allari Naresh, Sindhu Tolani in Visakha Express

Mark Well Entertainment’s film starting Allari Naresh and Rajeev Kanakala has been named as “Visakha Express”. The title was announced on Sunday. Hero NTR choosing the title is the main highlight. The makers informed that NTR suggested this after listening to the script. The film has been completed shooting and is directed by Mullapudi Vara. It is a thriller set in a train. Producer said that the film will get release in November.

Chitchat with Sawariya couple (Ranbir Kapoor & Sonam Kapoor)

Ranbir Kapoor (son of Rishi Kapoor) and Sonam Kapoor (daughter of Anil Kapoor) are in town to promote their debut vehicle ‘Sawariya’ directed and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. International movie producer Sony-Columbia-Tristar is venturing in Indian films for the first time by co-producing it. Sawariya is slated for the worldwide release on 9 November. Here are the excepts from chitchat with them -

What are the advantages of having filmy background?
Sonam Kapoor: If I were not the daughter of Anil Kapoor, I would not have got this opportunity. It would have been very difficult.

Ranbir Kapoor: It is written for us. I would have been difficult if I were not from Kapoor family. But there are disadvantages too. The expectations are huge on us. The old adage - Rise is higher, fall is harder - applies to us.

Did you undergo any professional training?
Sonam Kapoor: I had been working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the past four years in the direction department. Working with SLB is like going to college and learning things.

Ranbir Kapoor: I did an acting course in a film school, New York. But what I learnt from Sanjay Leela Bhansali while working for him is much more valuable than I what I learnt at film school.

Why did you choose Sanjay Leela Bhansali for your first film?
Sonam Kapoor: I did not choose him. He chose me. He is my favorite director and the best filmmaker in the entire India. I never expected him to pick me up as heroine for this film.

Is acting there in your genes?
Sonam Kapoor: I could say that Ranbir inherited lot of acting from his parents Rishi and Neetu.
Ranbir Kapoor: Sonam inherited dedication and passion for cinema from her father Anil Kapoor.

Did you get any privileged treatment because of your filmy background?
Sonam Kapoor: People in the sets are nonchalant about our filmy background. And we never expected any special privileges.

Shall Anil Kapoor stop romancing on screen because you became a heroine?
Sonam Kapoor: No. Both of us are individuals and are free to choose the right characters for us.

How did you manage to shed your weight?
Sonam Kapoor: I could not believe it when Sanjay Leela Bhansali asked me to act in this film. I took the assistance of two experts from Hyderabad - Shervir and his wife. They made me lose all my weight.

Did you enjoy dances in this film?
Ranbir Kapoor: I struggled with my dances. But it was Sanjay Leela Bhansali who made my dances appear good on screen.

What is the story of Sawariya?
Sonam Kapoor: Sawariya is a simple and beautiful love story. It is about two souls consumed by love.

Were you nervous while doing this film?
Sonam Kapoor: when I asked the same question to Rishi Kapoor about Bobby, he said that he was not nervous. But very anxious and excited. The same applies to me.

Ranbir Kapoor: Yes, I was nervous.

You look good onscreen together? What is the secret?
Sonam Kapoor: We are good friends even before we signed up for this film. When you are good friends it shows on screen.

What kind of roles will you be doing in future? Are you up for exposing?
Sonam Kapoor: My family left the decision of choosing roles to me. I never stoop to the level of vulgarity. My parents trust me and they feel that I have good judgment. I would like to do both different films and typical glamorous roles.

Will you act in Telugu?
Sonam Kapoor: Yes. I am open for it. My father started his career in south films. I have high regard for the south films and south Indian directors.

Tell us about your aunt Sridevi Kapoor?
She is a legend. She is like my second mom. She did films like Sadma and Chal Baaz at the same time. That shows the kind of variety she offers. She balanced her career with commercial and critically acclaimed films. She is my god!

Press Note: Yama Donga 50days Gala in USA

Yama Donga has completed 50 days and the occasion was celebrated with lot of fanfare in Dallas, USA on October 6th, Saturday evening. Touring Talkies ( Hollywood Theaters), US distributor Raman Sanchula, and local NTR fans have arranged festivities like never before. On Saturday morning at 11:30 am, Ananda Lahari ( Popular telugu radio program on Radio Salaam Namaste 104.9 FM) has done a 50 days special on Yama Donga. NTR and Rajamouli came live on the program and shared the emotions with Dallas people. All the Radio station phone lines were jammed with calls during the program.

To celebrate the first 50 days continuous run for NTR overseas, a special show is scheduled for all the fans at 9:30 pm. About 320 people attended the show. The festivities started at 8:30 pm. The whole event was vibrant and colorful with NTR fans, kids, families, balloons, 50 days cake, whistles, specially decorated RV for Yama Donga, Yama Donga songs in background, Champagne. and photoflashes. About 200 TANTEX ( Telugu Association of North Texas) members who had a special screening of Yama Donga at 6 PM have also joined the celebrations. While Happy Days was going house full on the next screen, over 500 people have watched and enjoyed Yama Donga on Saturday celebrating 50 days.

It was a party time in Dallas for all Yama Donga fans!!

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Box Office: Happy Days For Small Budget Films

1. Happy Days:
The film is ruling the roost in all the theaters with houseful collections. The positive talk came for the film forced for releasing many more prints. Sekhar Kammula's magic worked really well and the film is making huge profits at the box office. It is made with low budget and ending up with big profits. That's the right side of business mineralized by Kammula. The film has all new actors and Micckie J Mayor's music pumped in spirits for the film. The film sits in position-1 in the toppers' list of the week.

2. Chirutha:
The film is doing considerably good business in many centers and in some centers the collections are not full. People are coming to watch Ram Charan and they are going homes happily. Had the story of the film made some sense, then the film would have been on top, say many. The film sits in position2 of the toppers' list of the week. Neha paired up with Ram Charan in the film.

3. Chandamama:
The film is really enjoying better collections even after these many days of release. The only reason for that is bearing the uniqueness. The film is targeted on family audiences and they are happy for full length comedy minus violence and bloodshed. Krishna Vamshi directed the film where Navadeep, Kajol, Sindhu Menon and Siva Balaji played main roles. Ahuti Prasad got very good recognition for this film. The film sits in position-3 of the toppers' list of the week.

4. Bhayya:
The film is a dubbed version from Tamil. Originally it is 'Malaikottai' in Tamil. Vishal and Priyamani played lead roles in it. The film is on beaten track with same style of story that Vishal acted in his previous films. The film brought boredom for general audience and Vishal's fights thrilled mass audiences as usually. Bhoopaty Pandian directed the film and it sits in positipn-4 of the topers' list of the week.

5. Yama Donga
The film is still making collections but not in satisfactory mode. There is a drop observed after the completion of 50 days but still sustaining with considerable audience everyday. Yama concept in the film brought novelty after a very long time and the combination of Rajamaouli, Mohan Babu and NTR turned the heads of many. The film sits in position-5 of the toppers' list of the week.

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Reel Talk: Ramya Is Very 'Guddu Girlu'!

Ramya Sree is the actress known for playing vamp roles and she is meant only for glamour show. She turned popular with the film 'Nuvvu Nenu' of Teja. She portrayed the role of lecturer in that film.

In a fresh TV interview with her, she said, "I have many fans. They all say that certain role can be done only by me and none else. That recognition is enough for me. I want to tell you one thing. I acted as main heroine in the Kannada film 'Aryabhatta'. Soundarya played second heroine in that. Ramesh Aravind was the hero. The film turned a hit because of me. I like two directors. One is Teja and the other is Srinivasa Reddy. Srinivas Reddy garu gave me good role in 'Yamagola Mallee Modalayyindi'. I'm very much thankful for him".

Why Ramya Sree said about her in comparison to Soundarya out of the blue? Is she suffering from inferiority complex? Ramya Sree came to industry to become heroine. But she ended up as a glamorous character artiste.

Coming to a funny side of her English, when asked how she will be off the screen, she said, " I'm a very guddu (good) girlu (girl)". That's her diction in English!!!!!!!!!

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