Telugu Film News October 15, 2007

Vishnu uses advance fight equipment

Vishnu is in Tirupati now to shoot for his current film in the direction of P Vasu. An action sequence is being canned on Vishnu and the fighters in college. Stun Siva is choreographing these action sequences. Vishnu is supposed to jump from 100 meters. These sequences are generally shot using ropes. But Vishnu has imported an equipment worth 20 lakhs for this purpose. These are called air beds. And it won’t hurt you even if you jump from 100 meters. However, Vishnu has done all the purchase without the knowledge of the producer Mohan Babu. Let’s see how Mohan Babu is going to react when they show budget to him.

Athidi in 712 theaters

‘Releasing worldwide in 712 theaters on 18th October ’ is the tagline for all the pre-publicity material of Mahesh Babu’s Athidi. This is going to be highest ever print and theater release. This film is hitting the screens on the eve of Vijaya Dasami. Amrita Rao plays female lead. Athanokkade fame Surender Reddy directs it. G Ramesh Babu produces it. UTV is releasing the film all over Andhra Pradesh.

Simran as Nagababu’s heroine

As per the sources of idlebrain.com, Simran is acting as heroine in Nagababu’s latest film Apadamokkulavadu. Posani Krishna Murali who delivered Operation Duryodhana with Srikanth as hero is directing this film. Shooting of this film is going on in and around Guntur. Simran is currently acting in Okka Magadu and John Appa Rao 40+.

Kalyani is Naga Babu’s is heroine

Kalyani is being paired up with Nagababu in the forthcoming Kodi Rama Krishna’s film. This film is going to be a cop story. Popular Guntur based politician Rayapati Sambasiva Rao is going to do a vital character in this film. Muhurat of this film will be held on 20 October.

'Taram Taram Nirantharam…' On Balayya With 16 Girls

The song 'Taram Taram nirantharam nee andam..oho anandam..andam aanandam..' was the song from old classic 'Panduranga Mahatyam' acted by NTR. Now it is known that the same film is going to be made by Raghavendra Rao as 'Ranga Panduranga'.

The old song was shot to show the flirt nature of hero. Now the same song is being shot (may be with different lyrics and tune where situation remains same) on Balakrishna with 16 heroines. Earlier itself the talk has cone out that 16 heroines are planned in the film 'Ranga Panduranga'. The purpose is only for the song but not for entire film.

That's really going to be an aesthetic one in the direction of K Raghavendra Rao. Is that not?!

Sachin back into top 10 ODI batsmen rankings

DUBAI(ANI): Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar has moved back into the top 10 of the International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings for One-Day International (ODI) batsmen. In the latest rankings issued on Monday, Sachin moved up three places to sit at joint 9th, alongside Chris Gayle of the West Indies.

He is the only Indian batsman in the top 10. Vice-captain Yuvraj Singh is at 15th place, while captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni occupies the 16th position.

On the debit side of the ledger, however, former captain Rahul Dravid has slipped seven places and is now lies in 22nd place. India's highest-placed bowler in the relevant table is Harbhajan Singh, down in 29th position.

Australia's Andrew Symonds is within touching distance of top spot in the ODI batsmen rankings.

The powerful right-hander, who bludgeoned a brutal 107 from just 88 balls against India in Nagpur on Sunday, has rocketed up six spots to second place and is now just eight rating points behind his captain and team-mate Ricky Ponting.

That rise is a reflection of his outstanding form during the ongoing series as he is the leading run-scorer from either side with 365 runs at an average of 91.25 and a strike-rate of 110.94 runs per hundred balls.

Symonds, who has reached a career-high tally of rating points, forms an impressive Australian 1-2-3 at the top of the batting table, behind Ponting but ahead of Matthew Hayden, the winner of the ODI Player of the Year award at the ICC Awards in September and the second highest run-getter in the current series.

Three other Australians are in the top 11 - Michael Hussey (5th), Michael Clarke (8th) and Adam Gilchrist (11th).

The news is just as good for Ponting's men in the bowling list with left-arm wrist spinner Brad Hogg breaking into the top 10 on the back of being joint leading wicket-taker (alongside team-mate Mitchell Johnson) in the India series with 11 victims.

Hogg is one of three Australia bowlers in that top 10 with Nathan Bracken (3rd) and Brett Lee (9th) also featuring.

Vijayashanti dumps Narendra, prefers KCR!

After coming out of the Bharatiya Janata Party, film star-turned-politician Vijayashanti is virtually groping in the dark in so far as her political journey is concerned.

The latest news is that Vijayashanti has dumped Medak MP Ale Narendra, with whom and revolutionary balladeer Gaddar, she was originally planning to float a Telangana Front. Since there are no takers for her Talli Telangana party, she was running around Narendra. However, she soon realized that Narendra is bankrupt both financially and politically and that there are no takers for the proposed Telangana front. Moreover, Gaddar, too, has disassociated with Narendra gang, after realizing that he would only get bad name from this front.

Sources say Vijayashanti is contemplating joining hands with Telangana Rashtra Samithi. She reportedly sent feelers to the TRS leaders to this effect. If all goes well, she might share dais with TRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao at the tribal hero Komuram Bheem death anniversary meeting in Adilabad district on October 26, sources say.

Athidi in USA

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City	Date	Exhibitor
Edison,NJ (1655 Oak Tree Road Edison Cinemas (Pathmark Plaza) Edison, NJ 08820 Ph: 732-404-0555)	Wed Oct 17th TBD Thu Oct 18th 6pm,8:00pm,10pm Fri Oct 19th 4pm,6pm, 8:00pm,10pm Sat Oct 20th 12noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm,8:00pm,10pm Sun Oct 21st 12noon,2pm,4pm, 6pm,8:00pm,10pm Mon Oct 22nd 5pm,8pm Tue Oct 23rd 5pm,8pm Wed Oct 24th 5pm,8pm	Contact Prawasi Movies Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
San Jose, CA (IMC6 1433 The Alameda, San Jose, CA-95126 (408) 603-4700 www.imc6.com)	Wed Oct 17th TBD Thu Oct 18th 8:00PM Fri Oct 19th 4:30PM 6:15PM 8:00PM 9:45PM 11:30PM Sat Oct 20th 1:00PM 2:45PM 4:30PM 6:15PM 8:00PM 9:45PM 11:30PM Sun Oct 21st 1:00PM 2:45PM 4:30PM 6:15PM 8:00PM 9:30PM Mon Oct 22nd 4:30PM 8:00PM Tue Oct 23rd 4:30PM 8:00PM Wed Oct 24th 4:30PM 8:00PM Thu Oct 25th 4:30PM 8:00PM	Contact Raman Sanchula (408) 464-4788 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Detroit, MI (INDIAN MOVIE THEATRES - LIVONIA Livonia Mall 29514 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, MI - 48152 )	Wed Oct 17th TBD Thu Oct 18th TBD Fri Oct 19th 6:30,9:30 Sat Oct 20th 12.30pm, 3.30pm, 6.30pm, 9.30pm Sun Oct 21st 1pm, 4pm, 7pm Mon Oct 22nd 7pm Tue Oct 23rd 7pm Wed Oct 24th 7pm Thu Oct 25th 7pm	Contact 248-476-9640 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Dallas, TX (Fun Asia – Richardson & Irving www.funasia.net Ph: 972-889-8000)	Wed Oct 17th TBD Thu Oct 18 7.30 PM Fri Oct 19 7:00 PM, 9:45 PM Sat Oct 20 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 9:45 PM Sun Oct 21 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 9:45 PM Mon Oct 22 8:00 PM	Contact Sanjay 214-207-8208 Reels Entertainment ReelsEntertainment.com Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Falls Church, VA (Loehmann Twin Cinemas (With New Digital Dolby Sound System) 7291 Arlington Blvd. Falls Church, VA - 22042 Phone: (703)-573-5774)	Wed Oct 17th 8.00 PM ( Premier Show) (TBD) Thu Oct 18th 8.00 PM Friday 19th 7.00 PM, 10.30 PM Saturday 20th 1.00 PM, 4.00 PM, 6.45PM Sunday 21st 1.00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6.45PM	Contact R.S.Reddy 410-988-5425 Jammie 410-988-2214 Mahesh 410-926-8498 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Chicago, IL (1476 Miner St Des Plaines, IL 60016 847-759-8025)	Wed Oct 17th 8.00 PM ( Premier Show) (TBD) Thu Oct 18th 8.00 PM Friday 19th 7.00 PM, 10.00 PM Saturday 20th 1.00 PM, 4.00 PM, 7PM, 10PM Sunday 21st 1.00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6.45PM	Contact Uday (682-553-5924) Vijay (682-365-7218) Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Atlanta, GA (Peachtree Cinemas 6135 Peachtree Pkwy Norcross, GA 30092 (770) 448 – 7002 (Only for first 2 days, After that the movie will be screened in Galaxy Cinema at Jimmy Carter, Schedule is below.))	Wed Oct 17th 9.00 PM (Premier show) (TBD) Thu Oct 18t h 7.30 PM , 10:30 PM	Contact Vijay 404 702 9609 Ram 678 656 9272
Atlanta, GA (Galaxy Cinema 5 (DTS) 4975 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross, GA 30093 (770)931 - 3509)	Fri Oct 19th 4:00 PM, 7.30 PM, 10.30 PM Sat Oct 20th 4:00 PM, 7.30 PM, 10.30PM Sun Oct 21st 4:00 PM, 7.30 PM, 10.30 Mon Oct 22nd 6:45 PM, 9.30 PM Tue Oct 23rd 6:45 PM, 9.30 PM Wed Oct 24th 6:45 PM, 9.30 PM Thu Oct 25th 6:45 PM, 9.30 PM	Contact Vijay 404 702 9609 Ram 678 656 9272 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Boston,MA (Belmont Studio Cinema 376 Trapelo Rd,Belmont,MA 02478)	Wed Oct 17th TBD Thu Oct 18 9:00PM Fri Oct 19 9.30 pm Sat Oct 20 5pm,10pm	Contact (781) 352-4849 (774) 240-2824 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Minneapolis,MN (Brookdale 8 Theater 5810 Shingle Creek Pkwy Brooklyn Center, MN - 55430)	Oct17 Wed 9PM (TBD) OCT18 Thu 9 PM Oct19 Fri 9:00PM Oct20 Sat 4PM, 9PM	Contact Kishore 952-465-6978 Bala 612 462 5568 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Seattle, WA Boston,MA (TOTEM LAKE CINEMA 12232 Totem Lakeway Kirkland, WA 98034)	Wed Oct 17th TBD Thu Oct 18th 7:00pm, 9:30pm Fri Oct 19th 5:00pm, 6:30pm, 10:00pm Sat Oct 20th 1:30pm,5:30,pm 9:30pm Sun Oct 21st 12:00pm, 3:30pm, 7:30pm Mon Oct 22nd 7:30pm Tue Oct 23rd 7:30pm Wed Oct 24th 7:30pm	Contact Arif 206-280-8880 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Houston, TX (Fun Asia – Bollywood Cinema 6 www.funasia.net Ph: 281-493-0390)	Wed Oct 17th TBD Fri Oct 19 7:00 PM, 9:30 PM Sat Oct 20 1:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 9:30 PM Mon Oct 22 7:30 PM	Contact Sri 832-242-7642 Reels Entertainment ReelsEntertainment.com Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Austin, TX (TBD)	Sun Oct 21 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM	Contact Sri 832-242-7642 Sanjay 214-207-8208 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Columbus,OH (STAR CINEMAS (Star Cinemas - Grove City,2384 Stringtown Road Grove City, OH 43123,(614) 539-3450 ))	Fri Oct 19th 9:00 PM	Contact Raja 210 273 7190 Anil 614 208 2729 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com cinemalu.com
Columbus,OH (HOLLYWOOD STUDIO THEATRE 5992 Westerville Rd, Westerville, OH 43081)	Wed Oct 17th 8:00 PM (TBD) Thu Oct 18th 8:00 PM Sat Oct 20th 9:00PM	Contact Raja 210 273 7190 Anil 614 208 2729 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com cinemalu.com
Cleveland,OH (Parma Theatre 5826 Ridge Road,Cleveland, OH 44129,(440) 887-1998)	Sat Oct 20th 2:00pm	Contact Raja 210 273 7190 Seshu 312 354 0766 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com cinemalu.com
Cincinatti,OH (IMAX) (Springdale Cinema De Lux 18 12064 Springfield Pike, Springdale, OH 45246, Phone: (513) 699-1500)	Sun Oct 21st 3:00pm	Contact Raja 210 273 7190 Seshu 312 354 0766 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com cinemalu.com
Dayton,OH (Beaver Valley Cinemas 3349 SEAJAY DRIVE, BEAVERCREEK, OH 45430, (937) 426-7600))	Sun Oct 21st 7:00 PM	Contact Raja 210 273 7190 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com cinemalu.com
Cary,NC (Galaxy Cinema 770 Cary Towne Blvd Cary,NC 27511 919-463-9959)	Oct 17th TBD Oct 18th Thu 9:00pm Oct 19th Fri 9:30pm Oct 20th Sat 3:30pm, 9:30pm Oct 21st Sun 3:30pm; 9:30pm Oct 22nd Mon 8pm Oct 23rd Tue 8pm Oct 24th Wed 8pm	Contact Hemanth 214-732-8503 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com cinemalu.com
Delaware,DE (Cinema Center 3 401 Newark Cinema Center Newark,DE-19711 delawarecinema.com)	Wed Oct 17th 8:05pm (TBD) Thu Oct 18th 8:05pm (TBD) Fri Oct 19th 10:30pm Sat Oct 20th 10:30pm	Contact RK/Kumar 203-564-6786 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Denver,CO (Tiffany Plaza 6 7400 E Hampden Ave Denver, CO 80231)	Sat Oct 20th 9pm Sun Oct 21st 2:30pm	Contact Gopi 303-624-3519 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
St. Louis, MO (Wehrenberg Des Peres 14Cine 12800, Manchester Road Des Peres, MO 63131)	Wed Oct 17th 8:00pm (TBD) Thu Oct 18th 8:00pm Sat Oct 20th 3:00pm,9pm Sun Oct 21st 3:00pm	Contact Srini 636 346-7301 Rama 314 322-0992 Suren 501 681-0830 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Kansas City, MO (Westglen 18 Theatre 16301 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS 66217 Ph# 913-631-0871)	Oct19 Friday 9:30PM	Contact Mahender 913-568-4963 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Indianapolis, IN (Great Escape Theatres Noblesville 10 10075 Town & Country Blvd. Noblesville, IN 46060 Office - 317-774-1593 Fax - 317-774-1593)	Wed Oct 17th TBD Thu Oct 18th 9:00 PM Sat Oct 20th 9:00PM	Contact Sudheer Thondapu 317-222-9333 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Los Angeles Area-Anaheim Hills ( Cinema City 5635 E La Palma Ave Anaheim Hills, CA 92807)	Fri Oct 19 10:00 PM	Contact Aravind Atluri: 626-253-4509 Reels Entertainment ReelsEntertainment.com Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Los Angeles Area -Lakewood (Naz 8 6440 E. South Street Lakewood, CA 90713)	Sat Oct 20 4:00 PM	Contact Aravind Atluri: 626-253-4509 Reels Entertainment ReelsEntertainment.com Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Los Angeles Area - Laguna Hills (Laguna Hills Mall Cinemas 24155 LagunaHillsMall Rd Laguna Hills, CA 92653)	Sat Oct 20 10:00 PM	Contact Aravind Atluri: 626-253-4509 Reels Entertainment ReelsEntertainment.com Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Los Angeles Area - West Hills (Laemmle's FALLBROOK 7 6731 Fallbrook Ave West Hills, CA 91307)	Sun Oct 21 10:00 AM	Contact Aravind Atluri: 626-253-4509 Reels Entertainment ReelsEntertainment.com Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Connecticut,CT (CT New Haven Cine 1-2-3-4371 Middletown Ave New Haven, CT)	Thu Oct 18th 9:15pm (Check with Exhibitor) Sat Oct 20th 11:30am	Contact RK/Kumar 203-564-6786 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
East Windsor,CT (Showcase Cinemas 171 Bridge Street, East Windsor, CT 06088)	Sun Oct 21st 12:00am	Contact RK/Kumar 203-564-6786 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com
Richmond ,VA (Regal Cinema Stadium 14 Glen Allen, VA)	Sat Oct 27 10:00 am	Contact Jithu 913-314-4208 Online tickets: prawasimovies.com

Prawasi Movies bagged Overseas Distribution rights of Prince Mahesh’s forthcoming movie “ATHIDI”.

Prawasi Movies bagged the theatrical screening and home video rights of the most anticipated film of the year 2007 – “ATHIDI” for the entire world excluding India. It has Prince Mahesh babu and Bollywood girl,“Vivah” fame Amritha Rao in the lead. Super star Mahesh babu is being portrayed with a different look in the film; eagerness around Athidi is magnificent and it promises to be a complete romantic family entertainer.

Surender Reddy who is known for making films with exceptional screenplay, high technical values and stylishness is wielding the megaphone for this prestigious movie. Ramesh babu is producing this film under Krishna Productions banner, which is known for its rich production values.

Manisharma is scoring the music for this movie and incidentally he holds the records of musical blockbusters with Mahesh babu like Rajakumarudu, Murari, Takkari Donga, Okkadu, Athadu and Pokiri. And of course they are box office block busters too!!.

Mahesh Babu’s POKIRI was a sensational hit across the world and had crushed all the box office records held in 75 years history of Telugu Cinema. All Mahesh Babu movies Murari, Okkadu, Athadu and Pokiri with three letters stood out to be box office record holders and now Athidi is coming in a row to create waves and set new records in Telugu Cinema.

Prince cast a spell on overseas audience with his out rated performances and they treat him as their Athidi. Now he is coming back as true “ATHIDI” to enthrall us again.

Prawasi Movies is proud to distribute (host) Athidi and extends its sincere gratitude to Super Star Krishna, Prince Mahesh Babu and Ramesh Babu for giving this opportunity.

Athidi is all set to release in September’07 and if you want to host Athidi in your city/country, please contact:

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RJ Adonica is FTV’s ‘First Face’

RJ Adonica, the bubbly vivacious Hyderabadi girl who can keep talking for the time infinite and can make you crazy for her show on BIG 92.7 FM Hyderabad, chosen as the FTV ‘First Face’ of the month. The month long hunt for ‘FTV First Face’ culminated with BIG 92.7 FM RJ Adonica being announced as FTV’s ‘First Face of the Month’. RJ Adonica hosts the popular night show ‘Addicted to Adonica’ on BIG 92.7 FM Hyderabad. A life science graduate, Adonica is the perfect combination of beauty and brains.

The participants of the ‘First Face’ walked the ramp for the first time along with established models for a special fashion show by designer duo Monapali.The designer duo showcased their collection, exhibiting unique fabric constructed by using different fabrics in colours like off white, beige, brown, pink, mauve, black, embellished with pearls.

FTV’s ‘First Face’ at the F. Bar & Lounge provides a platform for upcoming fresh faces that could be the talent of tomorrow. The contest has Fashion TV cameras panning the lounge to capture fresh, trendy & fashionable faces at F. Bar & Lounge, every Thursday of the week.

Each week 3 participants are selected as the ‘First Face of the Week’. At the end of the 4th week, 12 such selected participants vie for the ‘First Face’ of the month. These contestants are groomed and given style tips to participate in the finale of the ‘First Face’ contest, which is adjudged by an esteemed panel of: a celebrity from Hyderabad, a member of the fashion fraternity, Elite Model Management and FTV India.

RJ Adonica wins a free makeover; F Bar & Lounge privilege coupons; giveaways from Tommy Hilfiger and Sheiseido; international exposure with Fashion TV & to top it all, a chance to get groomed by India’s leading modelling agency, Elite Model Management and possibly an opportunity to get modelling assignments.

Reel Buzz: 'Chirutha' In Piracy Trap!

This was the incident happened in Kukatpally region couple of days ago. A 20 year old guy and a middle aged man were in a hotel while the former said in loud voice, "The camera print DVD of 'Chirutha' is in market now". Then the elder person reprimanded the boy saying, "Don't talk nonsense in public. Our own talkativeness' brings problems for us. Don't I know about that? Keep your mouth shut".

This was reported to greatandhra.com by its regular reader. He also said that the those two are appearing to be from film industry.

It was later noticed, as per the grapevine, that the DVDs are being found in towns of coastal Andhra as well in some selective outlets in Kukatpally Zone. A spy attack would unearth those DVDs if any.

Buzz: Jagapathi Babu Calls Her ‘Hello Rowdy’

There is good friendly rapport between Jagapathi Babu and Priyamani. He is so close to her that he calls her ‘Hello Rowdy’ whenever she makes a call to him. She also said that he calls her ‘Pokiri’ sometimes. She recalls the shooting time with Jagapathi Babu for the film ‘Pellaina Koththalo’. She makes us know about his sweet heart by telling this incident.

On one of the informal chitchats it seems Priyamani said that she heard of biscuits in Karachiwala bakery. “That’s all”, she said, “The Karachiwala biscuits were there in my lap the next day. Jagapathi Babu’s secretary brought that for me”.

Priyamani says that Jagapathi is so kind at heart that he finds happiness in seeing the happiness in others.

Rumors: Doubts On The Release Of This Film!

The film that has been undergoing publicity but not letting out the news of its release is ‘Podarillu’. The stills of Neha Pendse and Siva Balaji working for this film were released long back. The film is made in the direction of Rettadi Sreenivasa Rao on the banner of Venky Academy by Akula Siva Durga Prasad.

The shooting of the film is over log back and the first copy has come out. It is being said that the film is going to be released this month. Koti scored music for it. It is said that there are no buyers for this film and hence the producer is going to release it on his own.

But still with lots of hopes, the publicity is being done for this film in the form of News Paper Ads. Will this film release this month as announced?

Added Exclusive State Rowdy Movie Gallery

Reel Talk: First Telugu Dubbing Of Nazar!Reel Talk: First Telugu Dubbing Of Nazar!

Nazar is the most talented character actor on South Indian screen. He never gave his own dubbing for any Telugu film so far. But for the first time he attempted dubbing in Telugu film for his character in ‘Mee Sreyobhilashi’ that is being made on the banner of CC Reddy.

Nazar said that he wishes to act with his own voice from now onwards. He added, “I have been acting with some other’s voice all these days as I don’t know Telugu. But now I’m speaking Telugu comfortably. So there wouldn’t be any problem for me. It’s director V Eeshwar Reddy’s encouragement that pushed me to attempt dubbing boldly”.

Nazar is really inspiring for other actors. As government is making the rules strong that Nandi Awards cannot be given for the actors those act with dubbing voices, Nazar turned a straight actor with straight voice in Telugu.

Screen Talk: Nayanatara hates publicity!

If there's one thing actress Nayantara hates with a passion, it's attending any of her her film’s publicity events. “I am media shy. It may sound surprising, since I am an actress, but it's just the way I am. Ask me to shoot, I can do it until I am tired, but ask me to speak to the media to publicise my movie, and I get nervous. So, for each of my films, I just pray for its success. I am fortunate to have worked with good filmmakers who have understood my feelings on the issue," she says.

'Multi Talented' Jhansi Is Now In Demand

Jhansi, the TV anchor and program host is so talented that she can talk in different dialects of Telugu. All these days she was given not so catchy roles. But in Tulasi she played the role of Kokapet Aunty that is receiving very big response from audiences. She spilled laughs in theaters with her Telangana dialogues and proved to be a very big performer even on Siler screen. It would be fine if she is given such roles in films down the line.

She looks naughty in the TV program 'Talk of the Town', but very decent while hosting 'Pelli Pustakam' and 'Naveena'. She simply gets into the shows of the responsibility given to her.

Grapevine says that already demand started for Jhansi and a few producers are lining up for her.

Gallery: Spicy Curves and Buxom Babes

Ramya Krishna and Suhasini On Same Track

Like films even the TV shows are getting inspired from each other in different languages. The Ramya Krishna show 'Jara Masti Jara Dhoom' has got its own viewer-ship that's very big. There is similar program in Tamil started fresh with the title 'Haasini Pesum Patam' on Jaya TV. The meaning of that title is 'Haasini's Film Talk'.

Yes you can imagine who is hosting that there. That's none other than Suhaasini. But she is not like Ramya Krishna on JMJD. Suhasini is very decent in talk but wearing youthful outfits like sleeveless tops and tight jeans. The program is getting huge attention in Tamilnadu that transits every Saturday night.

While Ramya Krishna's program gets into the personal talk of hosts, Suhasini limited herself to talking about the fresh films of the hosts. Although Ramya Krishna and Suhasini are on same tracks there is little difference in the approach.

What Ravi Babu Is Doing With Laptop?

Ravi Babu was in Chennai Airport last night. He was about to go to Hyderabad. He started looking into the eyes of people to see if anyone recognizes him as an actor. But no one bothered. He roamed here and there for some time after the security check. No one noticed him and slowly moved to the corner of the waiting lounge without being seen by anyone. He boarded Spice Jet flight at 8:40 pm.

He was carrying a laptop. But what he has to do with that? Surfing a few film sites? But he looked like a software professional with that. Is there any connection for him with Software industry? Yes, he has some investments in Hyderabad based Jeevan Softech Ltd, a software cum education consultancy. He comes to that company frequently along with his father Chalapati Rao. Is that Chennai-Hyderabad trip of Ravi Babu, software related or movie linked?

Well, Ravi Babu is looking very heavy now. Hope he is not doing daily jog and work outs in KBR Park as he used to do earlier.

Senior Heroine ‘Escorting’ Young Producer

This senior heroine is still ‘hot’ in the market. There are many men who wish to get escorted by her. She looks very reserved and also revered. But she has her own accounts those are reliable and maintain secrecy.

Out of all her clients, her youngest client is a Tollywood producer who is 39 now. It is obvious that she was a screen diva when the 39 year old producer was a teenager. So the fantasies continue for ever. He loves her company and it is said that he shells out lakhs on her very frequently.

Well, everything is part of by-profession for that senior actress who is in her 40s.

Chitchat with Raahul

Raahul who won the hearts of Telugu film lovers with his heart-touching acting skills in the role of Tyson in this year's solid blockbuster 'Happy Days' unravels his feelings.

How was the response for your character in Happy Days?
The response is overwhelming and I am delighted. I was initially skeptical if people would accept my character. Sekhar Kammula asked me to show variations in my role through my voice and diction to convince audiences that I am a studious guy. I did not expect such a great response for character in this film. Happy Days talks about values of friendship and positive thinking. I am happy that Happy Days is creating history at all film theaters and young crowds are watching this film together again and again.

What did Sekhar tell you when you are given this character?
He said that I would be loving a senior girl and should propose her. I should neither be rude not curt while doing so. I should appear like I die for that girl, and retain my own confidence and decorum at the same time.

I never wore glasses in my life. And I was not used to a grown beard. But I had to do both these things as my character demanded it.

To tell you frankly I was disappointed when Sekhar offered me this role. But I realized the depth and specialty of the character only after I started acting in the film.

Don't you think that you will be typecast for this kind of 'sympathy-seeking' roles in the future?
No. People over here are broadminded. Good acting coupled with hard work is always appreciated in Telugu film industry. It is true that I did a de-glamorized role in Happy Days, but I am confident of doing glamorized roles in the future. Happy Days gave me confidence that I could do justice to my work.

What are the best scenes for you?
From the response of audience: Terrace scene in which I say 'Enthaina mana friend kadaraa'.
For me: The scene in which Sravanthi leaves me in rain. It was a difficult one to do.

Do people recognize you when you walk on the streets?
Yes. They know me as Tyson. They don't know my real name. When I did a chat program on Radio Mirchi, around 600 girls called me up in a span of two hours. I realized that I got lot of female following with Tyson character. I was stunned.

What is the reaction of your parents?
My parents expected me to do a decent job. But they are shell-shocked with my performance in the film. Sekhar told me that my parents were in for a shock when they saw me on the screen.

Do you follow senior girls in real life too?
I am too shy to meet the girls of my age. Right now I am focused with my work.

Were you insecure about yourself when you had to work with 3 more guys in Happy Days?
Yes, in the beginning of the shoot I was insecure. But as the movie progressed, I realized that my character is beautifully sketched and it is going to hog the limelight. Tyson character is all about inner beauty.

What are your future projects?
I am currently enjoying the success. I am currently in the process of improving my physique, learning dances and martial arts. I am honing my skills to become a commercial hero. I want to change my image as an angry young man when I act in my next film.

Ramesh Babu With Mahesh Babu In ‘Mirchi’

The film ‘Mirchi’ is going to be made with many sensational aspects. The highlight of this project is that it is being directed by young debut director Jasti Hemamber Alias Bulli. The caption for this title is ‘Veedu Chaala Hot Guru’.

The other interesting factor is that Trivikram Sreenivas is penning the dialogues for it. Trivikram himself said that Mahesh Babu is going to appear like ‘red hot Guntur Mirchi’ in this film.

Another concluding highlight in this film is that Ramesh Babu, the elder brother of Mahesh Babu is appearing in a special role in it. So, are these not enough to bring hype for this film?

Dhoni: We're not clicking as a team

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that poor performance in all the departments of the game was the main reason behind his team's series loss in the Future Cup here Sunday.

"I think we never performed well in any aspect of cricket- batting, bowling or fielding. The only time we did play well was in Chandigarh when we did well and won the match," said Dhoni, after his team lost by 18 runs to Australia in the sixth One-Day International (ODI).

India managed their only win in Chandigarh, while they lost matches at Kochi, Hyderabad, Vadodara and here at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) ground.

The first match in Bangalore was washed out due to rain. The last match will be held in Mumbai Wednesday.

For India, the sixth ODI here was a do-or-die match, as they needed a win to keep their hopes alive in the series.

Andrew Symond's brilliant 107 not out dashed India's hope of a come back in the series.

"We lost couple of wickets at wrong moments. Sachin and Sourav got out at the wrong time and we never got any partnership going. The asking rate was always high and it becomes difficult for a new batsman to come in and chase at a high rate," said Dhoni.

The only two partnerships India had was the 140-run opening stand between Ganguly (86) and Tendulkar (72) and 72-run sixth wicket partnership between Dhoni (26) and Robin Uthappa (44).

"When I and Robin were batting the asking rate touched 10 and it was really difficult for us to come back into the game," said Dhoni.

Rahul Dravid's poor performance with the bat continued here as well but Dhoni didn't seem to be bothered about it.

"He is going through a tough time. But it happens with all batsmen. It has happened to Sachin and me too. It is not an issue and he will be back in form," said the Indian captain.

Dhoni also had words of praise for Australian left-arm spinner Brad Hogg, who picked up four wickets in the match.

"He was the most crucial bowler for the Aussies. Ricky Ponting never used him when the power plays were on. And so it was very difficult to get runs out of him," said Dhoni.

Australian captain Ponting also praised Hogg for the performance.

Ponting said: "317-318 was really a good total on this ground. The wicket was good and the field was lightning fast. In the break I said that my spinners have to bowl well and that made the difference as we pulled back the runs in the middle overs."

"We have a number of contributions and Hogg made a significant contribution. We can't single out anyone as (Mitchell) Johnson and (Brett) Lee were also good in the series," said Ponting.

"It has been a good contest and today was really good one. We got the wickets when we needed. Game can change very quickly in this part of the world," he said.

"Today we kept partnerships going and Symonds played a sensible innings today. I think his innings was the defining moment. He has been confident and has been a changed player from what he was five-six years ago," said the Australian captain.

Symonds himself was proud of his innings, which was a deathblow to the Indians.

"I didn't see the innings so I can't say about it. I just played it. And it really feels good to win the series and I am also proud of the group," said the burly right-handed batsman.

"It was a special innings and I am really proud about it."