A Senior Producer About Mohan Babu Politics

Is Mohan Babu sympathizing Congress? He worked for TDP earlier-right? The incident that took place in Vizag gave an impression that Mohan Babu is drifting towards Congress. TSR awards ceremony had took place in Vizag where the President of Youth Congress TJY Sudhakar Babu said that YSR felt bad for prohibiting two awards those have to be given on the hands of him during Platinum Jubilee function.

Mohan Babu intruded immediately and said that YSR has been his friend from many years and that is not the dais to discuss politics. Mohan Babu was found very anger on TJY Sudhakar Babu for taking the name of YSR. The real politics behind this are also not known for people.

Is Mohan Babu inclined towards Congress due to his guru Dasari? Or is he with TDP for ever?

When asked this, a senior producer in the condition of putting his name in anonymity said, "Mohan Babu is very shrewd and we know that better. He appears to be clean-hearted and straight forward. But there is big politician in him. He went close with NTR calling him 'Anna'. He over acted in every possible way and dropped him in his net. After his death, he knows that it was Chandrababu who back stabbed 'Anna'. But still he went close with him. He has been maintaining good relation with Dasari all the time to be good in Congress Circles. I also heard that he is now trying to develop relation with Balakrishna by getting his son Vishnu married to his second daughter Tejaswini. Mohan Babu is very intelligent and he wants to prove that he is superior to all in the matters of relationship building and 'one top-star' is nothing before him. With the relation I have with him, I know he will definitely becomes successful if enters into active politics".

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‘Vijayadasami’: Old Story Line With Outdated Screenplay

Film: Vijaya Dasami
Cast: Kalyan Ram, Vedika, Jayasudha, Suman, Sai Kumar, Lakshmipathi etc
Dialogues: Paruchuri Brothers
Story: Perarasu
Editing: Nandamuri Hari
Camera: C Ram Prasad
Music: Srikanth Deva
Fights: Stun Shiva
Producer: Eedara Ranga Rao
Director: V Samudra
Release Date: 21st Sep 2007

Story:
Siva Kasi (Kalyan Ram) runs a welding shop. He falls in love with a rich man’s daughter Devi (Vedika). The rich man asks Sivakasi to get his parents in order go with marriage proceedings. Then Sivakasi’s flash back rolls on screen. Sivakasi was Shakthi earlier. His elder brother was Durga Prasad (Sai Kumar). Durga Prasad murders a lady and pushes the buck on Shakti in childhood. Thus Shakti will be ostracized from the village, Venkatapuram.

He becomes Sivakasi and lives on welding business.

He comes back to the village but he finds his father (Suman) was died many years ago. His mother (Jayasudha) will be thrown away in cattle rearing place by his brother Durga Prasad. Durga Prasad is an MLA there and is very cruel.

How Shakti aka Sivakasi settles the accounts there by teaching lesson to Durga Prasad is rest of the story.

Performances:
Kalyan Ram didn’t do to to expected level in this film. He is good at action scenes but while enacting pathos and emotion he is not up to the mark. The immersion in character is not found in many scenes.

Vedika is too slim to relish. But she justified her role by acting as per norms. There is nothing great to say about her.

Sai Kumar is the villain in the film and he is not used properly by the director. The screenplay and dialogue went weak without giving boost to this actor. Jayasudha is adequate and Suman is fit for the flash back role.

Srikanth Deva’s music is in Tamil style and not catchy.

Samudra appears on screen in a scene and he did not do his job properly. The audience couldn’t respond actively even to a single scene. Lakshmipathi says a dialogue implying Kalyan Ram, “Vishwa Vikhyatha Nata Sarvabhoumuni daggara bandhuvula unnaadu”. Usually, whistles roar in theaters for such dialogues. But even that dialogue didn’t catch the attention of audiences. The sharpness of Paruchuri’s pen is not found in this film. Samudra’s captaincy is also not up to the mark.

Analysis:
The film has turned up dull on a whole. It smells old in story line and also out dated in narration. Except the last few minutes of the film, the entire show tests the patience of audiences. The film starts with havoc created by some villain gang and that’s followed by the routine introduction of hero with fight. First half runs dull with many ups and downs. Interval bang is also not so great and the second half again goes dull with predictable scenes and weak dialogues and screenplay. The last few minutes of screenplay grabs some attention but still even that is routine.

Although, this Perarasu’s story brought success in Tamilnadu, it failed completely to entertain audience here. The treatment by Samudra also didn’t match to the expected tempo and emotional levels.

The songs are weak and all are on beaten track resembling Tamil fast beats. To sum up, the film should struggle a lot with publicity to make it reach people. Positive Word of mouth publicity is doubtful.

Telugu Film News September 22, 2007

Ashwinidutt to produce another film with Puri

Senior producer Ashwinidutt is planning a series of films in the near future. His current movie is "Chirutha" that is releasing on September 28 th. He is confident that the film shatters all the records and sets new trend. Buoyed by the response he is getting for the trailer of the film, he announces that he would make another film with Puri Jagannadh very soon. Ashwinidutt also wants to launch other stars sons. Next on his cards are – D Suresh Babu's on Rana, Mahesh Babu's son Gowtham and Pawan Kalyan's son Akira Nandan.

Jagapathi Babu in Kshatriya Vamsam

Hero Jagapathi Babu's career is blooming. Many films are under the progress. Added to these, another film of his is going to be launched soon. According to sources, Jonnalagadda Srinivasa Rao will direct a film with him for a big producer. Currently talks are under fullswing. "Kshatriya Vamsam" is the title being considered.

Okka Magadu enters into final schedule

Balakrishna and director YVS Chowdhary's gigantic movie "Okka Magadu" is into final stages of making. Director Chowdhary told the media that the film has now entered into last schedule. Presently the shooting is going in Hyderabad. Soon entire shooting part will be completed. Manisharma has given excellent music for this film. "Okka Magadu" is releasing on January 11th. The date is very special to Balakrishna. Sankranthi festival has been very lucky to Nandamuri hero. Many of his blockbusters arrived at that period.

Viyyalavari Kayyalu to release on Oct 5th

Larsco's "Viyyalavari Kayyalu" is ready. This Uday Kiran, Srihari and Neha Julka starrer is all set to release in the first week of October. Entire shooting part and post production has been completed and the music was also recently launched. With the encouraging reports regarding the music, producer Lagadapati Sridhar is planning early release. It might hit the screens on October 5 th.

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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