OU JAC planned to stop 'Komaram Puli'

Once again the title issue of ‘komaram puli’ is gaining the momentum with release of movie falling near by. Yes, after Komaram Bheem’s descendants giving stroke in the name of ‘Konedela Pilli,’ today Osmania University JAC has issued warning to producers and distributors on ‘komaram puli’ release.

‘Our Telangana students will attack the theatres where ‘komaram puli’ will be screened tomorrow and we will halt the release until the title of movie will be changed,’ OU JAC issued a call of threat few minutes back.

Let us see, how will the issue end as theatres are already getting jam packed with advance bookings?

Maryada Ramanna Completes 50 Days In 123 Centres

Maryada Ramanna will complete 50 days at the box office in 123 centres on September 10th and is successfully heading towards 100 days. Shobu Yarlagadda, one of the producers of the film, thanked the audience for making Maryada Ramanna a huge success. The credit for the success must go to the entire team of the film, he said and owed a special thanks to director Rajamouli, music director MM Keeravani and hero Sunil. While on Rajamouli, the successful director is just back from a 12-day vacation of Venice and Greek Islands. He has plans to make a small and experimental film called Eega next. Also on the cards is a film with Prabhas.

Dadasaheb Phalke Award Goes To D. Ramanaidu

Movie mogul Dr. D. Ramanaidu, considered among the biggest pioneers of Telugu cinema, will get the 2009 Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which was instituted in 1970, is the highest national award for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema. Ramanaidu entered filmdom through Ramudu Bheemudu. He made more than 100 movies in almost all Indian languages. He had also entered the Guinness Book of World Records for producing the largest number of movies. Ramanaidu, who is currently producing the Nikhil, Madalasa Sharma starrer Alasyam Amrutham, expressed happiness on being selected for the award. He said he will continue to strive towards making meaningful films in the future.

In the name of Hollywood, the waste and worst!

It has become a panorama these days to make Telugu films inspired by Hollywood flicks. Most directors say that we are inspired by American technology. But most of them show only lip-locks, suave hair styles and swanky outfits as if in a Hollywood film. However, they were never mastering the art of storytelling an ace producer feels.

A new film 'Karma' directed by Sesh Adivi is of the same kind. It is a supernatural thriller entirely shot in Hollywood. The trailers show only bloodshed, some serial killers, lip lock and a rap song in Telugu. The makers were publicizing it as the first film shot entirely in USA. Fact is that, there were many Telugu films, which were entirely shot in United States, which never released or released to go unnoticed. One such film is 'Sangamam' by Rasool Ellore, which never released.

An ace producer who graced the trailer launch of 'Karma' shared his inner thoughts with his friends. "Earlier Ravibabu, Sekar Kammula, Deva katta, protégés of top Hollywood film schools promised to deliver Hollywood like flicks but ended up in regular Telugu ones," He said. Our makers should concentrate more on delivering a good story rather sticking to some technology of Hollywood. Gurus of tollywood like K.Raghavendra Rao, Dasari, K.Vishwanath delivered all time industry hits without having influence, exclaimed many industry folks.

Komaram Puli release still unsure?

One film has really become a prick under everyone's feet these days. The Hero, Heroine, Producer, Director, Distributors, Exhibitors, etc., never can say anything confidentially about that film. It is none other than Komaram Puli.

Amidst all the controversies surrounding it, the makers of the film announced to all the media that 10 September is the Big Day. Still, it is very unsure will it be definitely releasing. Ultimately, the reason behind these are crouching KCR, Harish Rao and Kavitha. Even after a series of controversies hitting the film, these three Telangana leaders remained tight lipped about the film, even after the release date is announced.

An insider from TRS office says that the mega leaders of Telangana were planning a guerrilla attack on the theatres exhibiting Komaram Puli. Already, the producers got a hole in their pocket due to losses incurred with the postponements of the film. If the entire Telangana area is taken by a storm of protests tomorrow, makers of the film cannot recover for sure.

Rare still of Pawan Kalyan

Rare still of Pawan Kalyan from the 90s - Jalsa Leg raising still ki inspiration

A Sequel To Shiva

"I have always loved films. Ram Gopal Varma is my inspiration and I consider myself lucky to have directed the sequel to Gayam," says director Praveen Sri, who made his debut as a director with Gayam 2. He adds, "So far the response has been satisfactory and I am happy that people are appreciating the film. Everybody is saying I have done justice to the sequel. I couldn't have asked for anything more."

Praveen Sri now wants to do a sequel to Shiva and is waiting for the node of approval from Nagarjuna. He started his career as an assistant to editor Shankar and then went on to work as an assistant to directors like Ravi Babu, 'Pranam' Malli and Ram Gopal Varma. He has also made a short film called Soul.

Shreya joined Allu Sirish team

Young entrepreneur allu sirish is one man from mega compound who always shows difference and novelty in his work. If ‘South Scope’ is a piece of his brilliance; his idea and attempt of organizing ‘South Scope’ Film Awards is already praised by many in the industry.

Now, the time for allu sirish to come up with South Scope Film Awards 2010 has neared up and here is his plan to come up with a colorful event. Accordingly, allu sirish is known to have finalized Shriya to host this 2010 Awards Event which will be held on September 19 at HICC, Hyderabad.

Shriya who is all waiting for a comeback into top position after ‘Don Seenu’ and ‘Komaram Puli’ item song has readily accepted the proposal of Allu. So, a colorful Mega event is on the line very soon.

Shame On Tollywood, Says Ace Director

Every small time producer and big shot filmmaker were kept saying these days that dubbing movies were playing spoil sport in Tollywood. However, fact is that those other language movies could go international level.

"There is no 'Telugu' movie in terms of story or screenplay, which can reach those heights," said a top producer from Tollywood.

Well, all this discussion started when ace Tamil director Murugadoss tied up with Fox Films a couple of days back. Our directors and producers started to think, when will Telugu directors associate with Hollywood Film making companies? Though they got some chances earlier, when UTV sponsored 'Athidi' and Reliance sponsored 'Saleem', both the films turned duds at the box office. As a result big players of the game lost interest in Telugu films. To cover up things, our producers are saying that 'dubbing' films are affecting their business.

In an interview to media, the tallest man of Tollywood Tammareddy Bharadwaja shared his thoughts.

"If our films are contented with rich ideas, there will not be any chance for dubbing films, it is foolishness to blame dubbing films when we are not making any good films", said Tammareddy.

Dusky Beauty to direct film on Prostitution

Actress-turned-director Nandita Das is set to go back to direction once again to make a film on Prostitution. It's an international film called "Trafficking".

Written by Siddharth Kara, who has researched extensively on the subject of human trade, "Trafficking" will tell the story of three sex workers from India, Nigeria and Ukraine.

Though the 40-year-old is busy being a mother for the first time, she cannot resist the temptation of wielding the megaphone. And the big question is how will Nandita divide her time between her son Vihaan, who was born Aug 11 this year, and directing a new film?

"The producers approached me at the end of last year and we have been in serious talks since then. I met the writer, Siddharth Kara in London earlier this year and have been giving my inputs for the next draft of the script. The producers are well aware of Vihaan in my life and sensitive to it," said the actress who is married to Subodh Maskara, an industrialist.

Nandita is in no hurry to shoot.

"The basic pre-production starts only after March next year and the shoot will be done when I completely feel up to it. As being a mother is something new for me, I am taking one step at a time.

"But we are all committed to working together on this film. It is big and challenging project and lot of work is needs to be done before the actual shoot. In a few months taking care of Vihaan and also starting the preparatory work on the film should be possible. It will keep my creative juices flowing!"

Her son will not have miss his mom. "Vihaan will be on the shoot with me. He will see his mama work," said the actress who carved a niche for herself with award winning performances.

Young heroine scares producer

It is often heard in Tollywood those Heroines with only one hit film to their credit show tantrums like anyone. One hit film gives them an arrogant attitude which doesn't change even after some serial flops. This short-fat heroine with only one hit to her credit is scaring the producer with her costly lifestyle.

We are talking about Shweta Basu Prasad, the heroine of Kotha Bangaru Lokam followed by some flops like Kasko and Kalavar King. This bulky heroine is just irking the producer of her latest flick 'Nuvvekkaduntey Nenakkadunta' with UdayKiran in the lead.

Tollywood sources say that she is demanding costly costumes, luxurious hotel stay in five star hotels and expensive car pickups. However, the producer recently got shocked when she halted the shoot for an hour for providing her with a local made 'tissue paper'. The shooting resumed only when she was arranged with an imported tissue paper which costs not less than 1000 rupees for a pack of ten. Tollywood says that this will be her last film if she throws this kind of tantrums.

Bubbly Beauty spending sleepless nights!

After a poor start in Tollywood this bubbly girl is trying her hand in Tamil Cinema Industry. She is utilizing every opportunity to turn her career graph upwards. She is seen all the time partying in the hi-fi night clubs and discotheques of Chennai to attract the bees.

We are talking about the Hyderabadi girl Suhani, who started her career as child artiste with super hit movie 'Manasanta Nuvve'. After a stream of flops in Tollywood this hot girl rerouted to kollywood. The other day she criticized that Tollywood is worse than Kollywood. Now, she is indulging in stupid activities to get attention.

"She is talking rubbish about telugu film industry while having beers and bananas to attract kollywood producers" revealed here close pals.

Suhani is seen these days with droopy eyes, which harden the fact of her sleepless nights.

He makes us happy by repeating my dialogues : Mahesh

Mahesh babu who once joined the film industry as a child artist has grown up to a super star level now. He said that, the decision to join introduce himself as a child artist makes him fall in love with film industry. He expects the same with his darling son Gautam Krishna who is now 6 years old. He said that, he do not want to insist his son for joining the film industry. "Let him grew up first and decide which interests him the most. If, he asks me to introduce him to industry, certainly I will do it. But, he is too young to decide anything. However, he makes us happy by repeating my popular dialogues in Pokiri and singing the songs of that film. All of us surprised for his filmy knowledge. I think one day he too will show interest to join the film industry. If so, it would be great news for all of us," said Mahesh babu

Ileana acts with Rana

Ileana is signed for Rana’s second Telugu film in the direction of Puri Jagan. This film was officially launched with pooja ceremony at Rama Naidu studios on 4 September. The regular shooting of this film will start on 13 September. Nallamalupu Bujji produces this movie on Sri Lakshmi Narasimha banner.