Chitchat with Venkatesh

Venkatesh’s birthday is coming up on 13th of December. His latest film Tulasi created a record by running for 50 days in 225 centers. Here are the excerpts -

What is going to be your next film?
I always plan something whenever I want to take up a project. But ultimately I end choosing one from the ones I get in my way. I never believe in desperately chasing any project or proposition. Lots of guys are coming to me with a heavy action subject. But I want to do a simple story with breezy romance and lots of comedy.

When will your next project start?
I am listening to various scripts. I will be able to take a decision by this month end. And after that it would typically take a couple of months to launch the project.

What kind of films you want to do?
Audience always expect sincere projects from me. I can’t get away with average films like other heroes. Audience outrightly reject me whenever I did a bad film. Hence it is my responsibility to make at least a minimum guarantee project.

There had been comments that Tulasi had lots of violence?
People saw me in action-less films like Raja, Vasantham, Malliswari, Nuvvu Naaku Nachav, Sankranthi, AMAV etc. When you look from a comparative angle, there is more violence in Tulasi. But if you look it as a normal action film, the violence in Tulasi is completely justified from the character point of view.

What is your response on Chiranjeevi entering politics?
He has not made it public officially yet. I am well wisher of the entire film industry and whenever somebody is venturing into politics from films, I always felt happy. I am going to talk about it when he announces it openly.

Why are you not making any multistarrers?
Show me a bound script and I will start my work in a multistarrer from tomorrow. No director is coming with a good subject.

Are you open for sequels of your own films?
Yes

Which films do you prefer?
I love to do sequels of Bobbili Raja and Gharshana. Bobbili Raja has lots of action/thrill/adventure in it. Gharshana is a slick cop flick with thrilling episodes.

Who is the best among the heroines you worked with?
We cannot compare on one scale as each heroine worked for some limited characters in my films. Hence I am going to talk about the character based roles. I loved the way Revathy played the intense Maggie character in Prema film. I also liked the roles of Soundarya and Sridevi in Pavitra Bandham and Kshanakshanam respectively.

Lots of production houses are entering into TV media. Do you have any plans?
I may not produce TV serials. But I will definitely act in TV serials once I retire. I am sure that I am going to enjoy acting in TV. When I was in USA I used to watch lots of TV compared to films.

Did you watch Happy Days?
It is a fantastic film. I sent flowers to the entire team of Happy Days after watching it. I always wanted to work with the directors of Sekhar Kammula’s sensibilities. I will do a film with Sekhar Kammula soon. The success of Happy Days sends right signals to the young directors.

You are a cricket fan. What’s your opinion on present Indian cricket?
I am happy that Kumble is made as captain of Test cricket. He is the right guy to lead us. He is more mature and a well balanced cricketer. I will be traveling to Australia to watch Indian cricket tour in March 2008.

When are you going to direct films?
I am still not cutout for direction. I can help and give some ideas in scripting stage. I am capable of judging the scripts and I can do 60% right.

Talk: Anushka Opens Lips about Her 'Hips'

This is a talk that has come out from a unit member of the film in which Anushka is playing a heroine now. It seems that Anushka is now worried about her bulging hips. She told one of her friends that she is worried for that and also facing some comments from the people in her circles.

It seems that she said, "I have faced comments about my hip with the film 'Lakshyam'. I'm not looking comfortable while wearing jeans".

So, we may see Anushka going for figure correction if she considers that to be serious problem. But her vital stats are not so odd now. Many like Anuskha with that hour glass figure only. On a whole she has number of films in hand now. Apart from Don, Okka Magadu, Swagatham and Arundhathi she has 2 more films those were lined up. She is also the most expensive actress in Tollywood. Then why should she worry for her hip!

Screen Buzz: Kiran Rathod’s Nude Video!

Now a hot video is making rounds in internet stating that it is the nude video of Kiran Rathod. Like many morphed videos with look-alikes of Preety Zinta, Trisha and all, initially it was assumed to be the same in this connection as well. But later it was discovered to be the original video. But there is nothing big to come to conclusion.

The video is not a morphed one but only picked up from a Hindi film song where Kiran Rathod was shot with her male partner wearing a skimpy two piece bikini in skin color. In first look for a few seconds that appears to be a nude one but in actual sense that’s not.

Internet is too mischievous. And it is proven again.

Sekhar Kammula’s Fears With Mahesh Babu

Mahesh Babu is very much inclined to work with Sekhar Kammula but there are some problems with respect to the match of tastes and balance of egos as per sources. Sekhar is down to earth in attitude, down to earth in thought process and down to earth in film making. He never invests big but makes a box office wonder. His strength has been script all these days. But there is a comment in the industry that Sekhar Kammula’s real strength will be known only after making a film with a big hero.

“We need not accolade Sekhar Kammula with what he did till now. His real stamina will be known only after dealing a big star in Tollywood. Making films with stars is not as easy as sitting in Minerva coffee shop and sipping a coffee. It needs lots of energy levels and ability to bow head before stars. Sekhar, after making these many hits and establishing a brand for himself cannot bow head before big stars. At the same time stars cannot bear if the director shows his own whims and fancies. We have to see how Sekhar tackles all these things”, said a director having a sip of wine at Film Nagar Club couple of days ago as per the inside sources.

“Sekhar is known only for pleasing A class audience. But Mahesh Babu is for all the classes. Will the match holds right compatibility between Mahesh and Sekhar?” said another.

Mahesh Babu is eager to work with Sekhar only for the success he made with ‘Happy Days’. Mahesh feels that there is something great in Sekhar that is appealing for audience. Let us see how Mahesh Babu-Sekhar Kammula match works out.

hoto Feature: Watch Nayantara's Bold Scenes

Yes, you need to wait a few weeks to watch the hottest scenes of Nayantara in the Tamil film 'Billa'. She said, "I never acted this hot in any film. I don't know how people will receive me".

Indeed, Nayantara exposed 85 percent of her body for this film. Wait to watch Nayantara in raunchy look on silver screen. After lip lock scene with Simbhu, now Nayantara is creating 'sensation in the bodies of men' with these hot postures!!!!!

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