Katamarayudu Official Teaser

Katamarayudu Official Teaser

Pawan Kalyan Panjaa

First it was named Shadow , then Kaali was registered and later several titles -Power, Tilak, Patel - were popped up. Putting an end all the speculation, the producers of Pawan Kalyan's latest film announced the official title. It is 'Panjaa'. 

The film's first look posters were also released to the media. Pawan Kalyan looks dashing and very stylish in the first look designs. 

Directed by Vishnuvardhan and produced by Neelima and Shobu, the movie has almost completed its shoot. Yuvan Shankar Raja is providing the music. This is Tamil director Vishnu Vardhan's first Telugu film. 

"It is an stylish action entertainer and Pawan Kalyan will look completely different from his past films. Vishnuvardhan, cinematographer Vinod, art director Sunil Babu made the film aesthetically rich. We have completed entire shoot of the movie except two songs and they are to be canned from October 10th. We are planning to release the movie's first trailer on Deepavali festival," producers said in a press statement.The film's music will be out next month and it is gearing up for release in December

One more Legend Passed away--- Shammi Kapoor

Veteran Bollywood film actor Shammi Kapoor(79) died at 5.15 am today. .The actor had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital where he was undergoing treatment for Kidney failure and lung problems.And he died of renal failure.Kapoor was admitted into Breach Candy Hospital on 7th August, 2011 suffering from chronic renal failure.

He debuted in Bollywood with 'Jeevan Jyoti' in 1953 and ruled the silverscreen during the late 1950s and 1960s with his super-energetic performances. Kapoor starred in hits like Junglee, An Evening in Paris, Chinatown and Kashmir Ki Kali.Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan tweeted that with Kapoor's death the "flamboyance and joie de vivre of the [film] industry [was] lost".Fans called him the "Elvis Presley of India" for his frenetic and nifty dancing.Shammi Kapoor acted in not less than 100 films. He developed a style of his own and filmgoers came to the theatres just to see Shammi Kapoor's antics and mannerisms."With his infectious on-screen personality and energy, Shammi Kapoor was Bollywood's first Real Star.   BBC also says that "The actor was also a keen internet buff and amongst the first Indians to have a website of his own".He attended the opening ceremony of Web Jaint YAHOO's office in mumbai,there Kapoor was pleasantly surprised to hear the band playing his Yahoo song from the film Junglee.  Shammi was married to actress Geeta Bali who he said was the love of his live. She died of small pox during the filming of Teesri Manzil.They have two children - a son Aditya, and a daughter Kanchan. He later married Neela."In my younger days, I used to play the shehnai or would enact it to perfection. I think I can do it today, also," Shammi Kapoor had said, of the scene in which he was to play the shehnai and Ranbir the guitar."As a child, Ranbir would sit on my lap and sing classical music to me. He wasn't trained in that but did it just to bug me," the legendary actor said.Shammi Kapoor was the founder and chairman of Internet Users Community of India (IUCI). He had also played a major role in setting up internet organizations like the Ethical Hackers Association. Kapoor also maintained a website dedicated to the 'Kapoor family’.Shammi Kapoor's 

Awards, nominations and other recognition:    

1962 - Filmfare Nomination as Best Actor--Professor[6]    

1968 - Filmfare Best Actor Award, Brahmachari[7]    

1982 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award, Vidhata[8]    

1995 - Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award[9]    

1998 - Kalakar Awards - Special Award for "contribution in Indian Cinema"[10]    

1999 - Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement    

2001 - Star Screen Lifetime Achievement Award   

2001 - Anandalok Awards Lifetime Achievement Award    

2002 - Invaluable Contribution To Indian Cinema at the IIFA.[11]    

2005 - Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bollywood Movie Awards [12]   

2008 - Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Indian cinema at the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF).[13]    

2009 - Phalke Legend Actor Award by the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy [3]    Recipient of the prestigious Living Legend Award by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Indian entertainment industry.[14]    Rashtriya Gaurav Award[15]

DHADA - Same OLD story with New Locations

Movie: Dhada
Rating: 1.0/5
Cast: Naga Chaitanya ,Kajal Agarwal,Sriram, Samiksha,Brahmanandam, Ali.
Banner: Shri Kamakshi Enterprises
Music: Devi Sri Prasad
Director: Ajay Bhuyan
Producer: Siva Prasad Reddy

Vikramarkudu as Rowdy Rathord

Rowdy Rathod is a remake of S.S. Rajamouli’s Telugu 2006 film, Vikramarkudu. The Sanjay Leela produced film directed by Prabhu Deva is an intense action thriller in which Sonakshi will get to romance a small-time thief and crook (Akshay Kumar) who is crazy about acts of dare-devilry.

Akshay’s character takes on the notorious Chambal dacoits to revenge the death of his look-alike cop, Vikram Rathod.

Dhookudu audio as a Mahesh Birthday Gift

Mahesh Babu and Samantha starrer romcom 'Dhookudu' will launch its audio on 9th of August. Srinu Vytla who is known for comic films is directing this project.

S S Thaman has composed music for this album. Ram Achanta, Gopichand Achanta and Anil Sunkara are producing this film on their 14 reels entertainment banner. This movie has been shooting for over eight months now.

"We got to know that there are a few fake songs in the market that are under circulation. They are not from 'Dhookudu'. The original songs of Dhookudu will be released in first week of August. This movie will be released on 24th of August" producer Anil Sunkara informed

Telugu Industry in Lack of New Stories

Ramayan

Fight Between Brothers (mahabharat)
India Vs Pakistan,,,,,,
After Mahabharat......

Now time for Ramayan

Fight Between Enemies (Ramayan)
India Vs Srilanka........

They Took our Sita (World Cup) in 1996,
Laxman (Kambli) Cried.

But Ram (Sachin) is Going to win SITA( World Cup)

Charan is coming on 26 Nov to give you the flavour of Orange

Ram Charan’s latest movie Orange is all set to release on next Friday and that has understandably made this Friday a ‘Dry-day’! As Orange is the most awaited film of the season, people are waiting eagerly to watch it at the earliest possible. Orange has been getting bigger in terms of expectations by the day.

So, many small film producers are not taking the risk to get crushed under Orange. That is the reason why there is no straight Telugu film that is releasing on this Friday. Only Harry Potter 7’s Telugu dubbed version is releasing on 19th November.

Actually, Rakta Charitra 2 was supposed to release on this Friday, but Ram Gopal Varma is not prepared to take a chance by locking horns with Ram Charan’s Orange. If Orange turns out to be a big hit there will be many changes occurred to release dates of the upcoming films too.

Industry people are well aware of what a blockbuster film does to the opponents with classic examples like Magadheera and Robo! Let us see if Orange lives up to the expectations of fans and film fraternity alike.

Jr NTR New Movie

Jr. NTR's new movie was launched formally this morning at Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad. Surender is the director of this flick and BVSN Prasad produces it. Tentatively titled Rachcha, this film's regular shoot will start in December.

Tamannah is penciled into do the female lead in this film. Rajamouli and VV Vinayak attended the launch ceremony and did the honors for the muhurat shot.

Kick Shaam (Shyam) is playing a pivotal role in this film. Vakkantham Vamsi who gave the story to NTR, Surender's previous flick Ashok is the story writer for this film too. Koratala Siva provides the dialog. Devi Sri Prasad joins hands with NTR again after giving superb music to the latter's film Adurs.

Racha film is being made on Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra banner. More details about Rachcha will be given soon.

Mahesh is now the Biggest Rascal of the 3 Rascals

3 Idiots of Bollywood are turning out to be 3 Rascals in Telugu and Tamil. It is known news that Shankar is remaking 3 Idiots with Mahesh Babu doing the lead role in Telugu and Vijay stepping into the shoes of Aamir Khan in Tamil. As per the latest buzz, this film is titled as ‘3 Rascals’ in both the languages.

So, Mahesh Babu will be the big Rascal and if sources are to be believed, Sriram of Roja Poolu fame and RB Chowdary’s son Jeeva will play the roles of other 2 Rascals. Ileana is zeroed in to play the female lead whereas Satya Raj will do the role of what Boman Irani did in original.

Except Mahesh Babu, rest of the star cast will also be a part of Tamil 3 Rascals. Despite the rumors about Mahesh Babu’s displeasure about the cast, he is going to join the sets of 3 Rascals from Dec 6. 

Tollywood T20 Teams

Chiru Cheethas- Chiranjeevi (Captain), Ram Charan Teja(Vice captain), Ravi teja, ASllu Arjun, Rana, Akash, Ayyapa Sharma, Raghu, Sachin, Vaibhav, Nitin, Raghavendra, Brahmaji,Siva Balaji, Srihari, Madala Ravi, GV, Vadde Naveen, Sandeep. 

Nag Kings- Nagarjuna(Captain), Vishnu (Vice Captain), Naga Chaitanya, Sumanth, Ram, Nani, Varun sandesh, Uday Kiran, Rajiv Kanakala, Ravi Prakash, Taraka Ratna, Khayyum, Allari ravi, Paruchuri Ravi, Raja Ravindra, Venu, Paramesh, Krishnudu 

Venky warriors- Venkatesh(Captain), Tarun (Vice Captain), Manchu Manoj, Srikanth, Kalyan Ram, Rohit, Adarsh, Kaushik, Naveen reddy, Raja, Aryan Rajsh, Nara Rohith, Nikhil, Sivaji Raja, Allari naresh, Chittram Sreenu, Venkat, Srinivas reddy, Sivaji 



Balaya Lions- Balakrishna (Captain), NTR( Vice captain), Prabhas, Gopichand, Rajshekar, Sushant, Sharwanand, Navadeep, Prabhu, Ravi Sai, Dasari Arun, Sameer, Shashank, Gowtam, Ali, Baladitya, O Kalyan, Kamalkar and Bhupal.  

Veturi Passed Away

Veteran lyricist Sree Veturi Sundararamamurthy (74) passed away due to a cardiac arrest today, May 22, in Care Hospital, Banjara Hills at about 9:30 p.m. He has been sick for a while and had to be moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) two days back. Born in Kollur of Guntur district on January 29, 1936, Sree Veturi entered the film industry as a lyricist with the film O Seetha Katha (1974). Starting withmaanasaveeNaa madhugeetam... from the film Panthulamma (1977), he won the Nandi Award for the Best Lyricist a total of 8 times, with the latest being foruppongelE gOdaavari... from the film Godavari (2006). He won the highly reputed National Award for Best Lyrics once, for raalipOyE puvvaa neeku raagaalendukE...from the film Maathrudevobhava (1993). Interestingly, he won the Manaswini Trust Award the same year for another song in the film - vENuvai vacchaanu bhuvanaaniki...; he won Manaswini Trust Award earlier for the song aakaaSaana sooryuDunDaDu... from the film Sundarakanda (1992).

Sree Veturi Sundararamamurthy ruled the roost almost single-handedly for at least 10-15 years, though he was a contemporary of stalwarts like Dr. C. Narayana Reddy, Acharya Aathreya, and Arudra during that period. Veturi's talent was that he excelled in all kinds of songs - philosophical songs, devotional songs, traditional songs, dance-/music-based songs, contemporary-styled club/pop/disco songs, love songs, "item" numbers, and a lot more genres! Apart from his award-winning songs in several films, his works such as the "kiraataarjuneeyam" in Bhakta Kannappa(1976), his songs in K. Viswanath's films like Sirisirimuuva (1978),Sankarabharanam (1979) and Saagara Sangamam (1984), Prathighatana (1985),Geethanjali (1989), Seetharamaiah Gaari Manavaraalu (1992), and many more films won high critical acclaim. His works for Yamagola (1977) created a rage among mass-oriented audience and similar trends continued for long later. In all genres of songs, he always was a trendsetter! With the death of Rajasri, Sree Veturi became the first choice for major films dubbed from Tamil, including Bombay(1995), Devaraagam (1995), Iddaru (1997), Adbhutam (1999), Sakhi (2000), and many more followed.  Even very recently, his lyrics for Sekhar Kammula's films such as Anand (2004), Godavari (2006), and Leader (2010), and Gunasekhar'sVarudu (2010) won high acclaim. His command over language is unequalled, and he was known to coin several compounded words through his lyrics. Having entered the filmdom in the mid-70s leaving his profession as a journalist, Sree Veturi was seen all over the place by the end of the decade! Even when his seniors, and juniors, in the field retired or took breaks voluntarily or otherwise, Sree Veturi did not take a break until the mid-90s and made a comeback with Choodaalani Undi(1998). His last film that saw an audio release and is yet to release is Mani Rathnam's Villain 2010 (2010). (However, there are more movies, which are in various phases of pre-production and production, for which Sree Veturi has penned at least a few songs each.)

Sree Veturi penned books related to music and literature, and was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Acharya Nagarjuna University in 2007. A book titled "komma kommakO sannaayi", published by Veturi Sahiti Samiti, was quite popular among film audience and connoiseurs of literature alike, wherein Sree Veturi shared his association with various film personalities and even discussed some of his lyrics! He inspired many people to write lyrics, and even popular lyricist Sreesirivennela Seetharama Shastry considers Sree Veturi as his guru! We at TeluguCinema.Com pay our salutations with tear-filled eyes to the highly intellectual, efficient, and hardworking lyricist the redefined the film lyrics standards within a few years after his advent into the arena!

Merupu Movie Launch

Ram Charan Tej’s latest movie Merupu in the direction of Dharani was launched at Rama Naidu studios on the morning of 30 April. NV Prasad and Paras Jain are jointly producing this movie. Kajal Agarwal plays female lead. Paruchuri brothers pens dialogues. Devi Sri Prasad scores music. PC Sreeram handles cinematography. Thota Tharani is the art director. VT Vijayan is the editor.

Gracing the launch event were Movie Moghul Rama Naidu, Megastar Chiranjeevi, D.Suresh Babu, D.Rana, along with the movie’s heroine Kajal Agarwal. Members of cast and crew were also present

New Rating System for Indian Films

There will be no more mere A or U or U/A certificate for Indian films. India's film rating system is set for a revamp, with the draft Cinematograph Bill, 2010 adding more age-specific categories of certification, in line with international norms.

Under the draft Bill, which could see the light in the next session of Parliament, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is proposing five categories of ratings.

The Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC), better known as the Censor Board, will now be asked to certify films under the U, 12+, 15+, A and S categories. This translates to films meant for unrestricted viewing (U), those unsuitable for children below 12 years (12+), those unsuitable for children below 15 years (15+), and those meant only for adults, or people above 18 years (A). The S rating is for films restricted to certain professions or classes.

Liberal stance towards sex scenes would be practiced. 

Under the current Cinematograph Act, 1952, there are three categories - U, A and U/A, the last of which calls for parental discretion and guidance on whether the film is suitable for children under 12 years. The new draft Bill also acknowledges the importance of women's perspectives on the films to be released and mandates that one-third of the members of the CBFC, as well as the regional advisory boards, must be women.

If the applicant for certification is the producer of the film, the certificate will be deemed to be evidence that he owns the copyright of the film, according to the draft Bill. It also stipulates that the Board must disclose the reasons for its decisions either to refuse certification or to restrict the film under any of the categories except the U rating.

The draft Bill also aims at dealing with the issue of piracy by introducing penalties for those who make duplicate prints or issue unauthorised copies or negatives. The punishment ranges from a fine between Rs.5 lakh and Rs.25 lakh and imprisonment from one to three years.

6 biggies stopped & reported againt Brami

In an attempt to cut down the production costs, Andhra Pradesh Producer’s Council has taken bold step. In an urgent meeting convened today (Apr 22, 2010), the council put break to six big films that are about to begin the shoot from May. Films that are stopped are: Venkatesh’s Nagamalli (remake of Apta Rakshaka), Ram Charan – Dharani’s film, Ram – Surender Reddy’s flick, Sumanth – Colors Swathi movie, Dil Raju – Prabhas and Suresh Babu’s another film.

All these producers have taken the decision collectively. Only after coming conclusion to what steps should be taken to cut down the production costs, these films would begin its shoot.

Brahmanandam reprimanded

Top comedian Brahmandam’s unprofessional attitude is also seriously discussed during the meeting. His cheap and greedy behaviour like ordering ‘parcels of food’ to his entire family from ‘Ohri’s Restaurant’ and handing over the bill to the producers in whichever shoot participates is reprimanded by the producers. They have decided to put an end to his cheap demands. His use of ‘company vehicle’ liberally and putting vehicle conveyance bill to the producers has been the main concern for producers.

Producers have now decided to curtail some of the big pay cheques to other stars too.

Varun Tej debut in filims

A hero of the family would turn Megastar hero. Varun Tej, son of Nagababu is ready to make its debut on the big screen soon.

He trained in drama and dance and is ready to call it “go.” Varun is tall and handsome man seeking knowledgeable and say that he has in him to make it big in tinsel town.

Varun entry is confirmed, but the script and the director’s first film has not yet been completed. Thus, with Cherry and Bunny balance of the screen and Pawan are still active, Varun has found its own place in Tollywood.

Vedam to Hit Screens on May 20th

There was always a question raised as there can be any multi-starrer movies in Tollywood. Yes. VEDAM is the latest flick of Allu Arjun, Manchu Manoj Kumar and Anushka together started the trend of Multi-starrer movies in Telugu Film Industry. The movie is being directed by Radha Krishna Jaagarlamudi who has got appreciations for his big hit 'Gamyam'. And the movie is being produced by Prasad Devineni and shobu Yarlagadda. Director Speaking "The movie is a constant thriller and you will enjoy the characterizations which are very different and unique in its class. Keeravani sir has given seven tremendous songs" he said. The audio will be out soon and the movie is going to hit the screens on 20th of May. Manoj Bajpai, Brahmanandam, Posani Krishna Murali, Sharanya, Lekha Wahington etc are other cast. 

Darling Releasing with 335 Prints

Karunakaran directorial project with Prabhas and Kaajal as leads titled 'Darling' has set to release tomorrow. AlsoShraddha Das and Tamil actor Prabhu are playing the crucial roles. The movie recently received a clean 'U' certificate by impressing the censor board members. Now the latest news to share is that the movie of thistollywood hunk prabhas is going to release with a whopping number of 335 prints. This is the biggest release in Prabhas's career it seems. There are 100 digital prints and 235 celluloid prints for the movie to hit the screens tomorrow. Lets hope best for the Prabhas and Kaajal to bring them all the success. 

Nagarjuna Guest Role in Thakita Thakita

Down Town Films banner is producing a movie titled 'Thakita Thakita'. Sri Hari Nanu is directing the movie. Bharath Thakur is the producer. The film has Nagarjuna, Anushka and Bhumika Chawla playing guest roles. Rest of the main casting is all new faces we introducing to the industry. And the movie is presented by Bhumika Chawla. Director speaking "We are going to do a 10 days shooting schedule in Himalayas. We are shooting a song and some important scenes of the movie. We are making the into a whole some entertainer. Cinematography: K.K.Senthil, Music: BoBo Shashi. 

Sunil Met with an Accident

Ace comedian Sunil was minor injured while acting in a fighting scene for his upcoming film Maryada Ramanna, being directed by SS. Raja Mouli. The shooting was taking place at Ramadugu near Jagitya on Friday. Telangana supporters who got a tip off about their shooting arrived in large numbers and disrupted the shooting. They have forced Sunil and the director Raja Mouli to shout pro Telangana slogans.

Sunil, who feel very much disturbed with their unpredicted entry, couldn’t concentrate on his portion. During a bike a chasing scene, Sunil fell down from his vehicle resulting minor injuries. However, he did not agree to discontinue the shooting. He left the sets only after completing his portion. Later, the unit packed up from the location.

Prabhas’s coming with his 'Darling' on Apr 23

Prabhas’s Darling is all set to hit the screens on these holidays season. The film comes in the hit combination of Prabhas and producer BVSN Prasad of ‘Chatrapathi’, which is biggest hit in Prabhas’s career so far. Known for making classy romantic entertainers, director Karunakaran is presenting Prabhas in a lovable character. Kajal is the heroine. The film has wrapped up its shooting part. “It is a feel good entertainer. I am glad that I worked with Karunkaran as he is one of my favorite directors and liked his Toliprema and Ullasnga Utsahnga immensely. Audiences would also feel fresh with this film,” Prabhas said.

Producer informed the media that he is planning to release it on April 23 on grand manner. Music is provided by G V Prakash and Tamil actor Prabhu plays another important role. 

Gautham’s 'Varevva' launched

Top comedian Brahmanandam’s son Gautham is acting in his second film, Varevva.This new film was launched at a low key pooja ceremony held at Temple Complex in Film Nagar in Hyderabad. Veteran director Dasari Narayana Rao was the chief guest. New heroine Sambhavi is cast opposite Gautham. Produced by Maheshwara Rao, it introduces Kalyan Mantena as director.
“We are commencing regular shoot from May 3rd and planning to wrap it by September. Plans are on to release it on October 8th,” producer said.

Jr NTR Engagement

NTR is engaged to Praneeta, daughter of Narne Estates proprietor Srinivasa Rao, today (April 1, 2010) in traditional ceremony held at Praneeta’s house in Hyderabad. The betrothal ceremony took place early in the morning. Only Nandamuri family members were invited for the ceremony while from Tollywood, directors Rajamouli’s family, V V Vinayak family, Meher Ramesh, music director Keeravani’s family, and produce Ashwini Dutt’s family attended.

Nara Chandrababu Naidu, Balakrishna and other cine and political celebrities also attended and blessed the would-be-couple. Wedding takes place on Nov 18th in Hyderabad.

Pawan Kalyan New Film Launch

Pawan Kalyan’s latest movie in the direction of Jayant C Paranji was launched at a grand function organized in Taj Krishna Hotel, Hyderabad on the morning of 29 March. Botsa Jhansi sounded the clapboard and owners of Goa Gutka switched on the camera.
Trivikram pens dialogues. Mani Sharma composes music and Binod Pradhan handles cinematography. Ganesh produces it and Bade Ravi presents it.
Speaking on the occasion actor turned producer Ganesh said, “It is a dream come true for me. For the past two years, I had been waiting for a film with Pawan Kalyan to happen. It got materialized today. It will be the costliest and most expensive film in the career of Pawan Kalyan. There is no control over budget. I am sure of delivering a blockbuster.”
Jayant C Paranji said, “This movie is a remake of Hindi flick Love Aaj Kal. We have taken the main theme and wrote the scenes afresh. Trivikram worked for the script. Pawan Kalyan is a sensitive human being in real life. You will see such a character on the screen in this movie. I was to work with Pawan Kalyan during Bavagaru Bagunnara days. It didn’t materialize. I had to wait for 12 years for this combination to happen. This is one of my happiest days in my life.”

Badrinath Launch

Allu Arjun’s next movie Badrinadh in the direction of VV Vinayak was launched today in Hyderabad. Tamanna plays female lead. This is the production number 30 on Geeta Arts banner. Allu Arvibd produces it and Tagore Madhu is the executive producer. MM Keeravani composes music. Peter Hynes choreographs fights. S Ravi Varman is the cinematographer. Anand Sai is the art director. Chinni Krishna is the story writer.

Orange in Australia

A few scenes of Ramcharan Tej's Orange have been shot last week on the banks of Yarra (Southbank, Victoria, Australia) near the Crown Casino. There were cameras and the Indian cast everywhere and of course, no shortage of onlookers. The unit hopes to stay for a long time and ofcourse let's hope to some mending of relationship between the Victorians and Indians.
Orange is being produced by Nagababu and directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar.

Allu Arjun as Varudu on March 31

Stylish Star Allu Arjun and Director Gunashekar, Producer D.V.V. Daanayya Combo "Varudu" Is going to hit the screens on March 31st.  A Debutent actress is Going to opposite Stylish Star,identity and other details of the new face playing the heroine are kept under wraps. And popular Tamil hero Aryaplaying the villain Role.

Producer D.V.V Daanayya is Producing this Film under the banner of Universal Media and SuhasiniMani Rathnam, Naresh, Asish Vidyarthi, Sayaji Shinde, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, Ahuti Prasad, Brahmanandam are in the cast. Story, ScreenPlay, Director: Gunashekar Music: Manisharma

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Walt Disney backs Siddardh - Sruthi film

International production house Walt Disney has lent their support to a Telugu film starring Siddardh and Sruthi Haasan. Directed by Prakash Rao, son of legendary K Raghavendra Rao, the fantasy flick is currently under progress in Hyderabad. Top director S S Rajamouli guides Prakash Rao in this project. Disney is providing all the technical support for it as it requires huge portion of CG work. It is fantasy adventure film is set in the fictitious land of Sangarashtra. The story focuses on the journey of a nine-year-old girl (Hrishitha) with special healing powers and her quest to save Sangarashtra from the tyranny of an evil Queen, played by Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu. She's the villain in the film, while Siddharth plays a blind swordsman who protects the little girl. Shruti plays a gypsy.

Gautham is Back

Top comedian Brahmanandam’s son Gautham is testing his luck as hero again. He made debut as lead actor in Suchitra directed Pallakilo Pellikuturu but he could not taste the success. After lying low for three years, he returns with complete makeover. A debutant director Kalyan Mantena is directing him in a romantic action entertainer. New producer Maheshwara Rao produces it while Mahesh Shankar scores the music. Regular shoot commences from April 1st. 

Samantha will appears in NTR film

Samantha, the young beauty who is a model turned actress, is all set to make her debut inTollywood with the movie “ Yeme Maya Chesave”. This movie will feature Yuvasamrat Nagarjuna’s own blood Naga Chaitanya in lead and is directed by south Indian versatile director Gautham menon. This movie is also made in Tamil by the same director with Tamil actor Simbhu and actress Trisha, in lead. Both the films are said to release on February 26th, 2010. Actress Samantha, who was born on April 28th, 1987 pursued a modeling course and then entered the acting field. She will make her debut in acting field with Telugu film ‘YMC’ opposite to Nagachaitanya. Meanwhile, according to latest confirmed reports, Samantha has signed a project of producer Dil Raju which happens to be “Brindhavanam”. Young tiger Junior NTR is playing the lead in this film and actress Kajal will be seen in the same project as the female lead. Petite beauty Samantha will don the role of a second female beauty and will just appear in few scenes in this film.

List of 82 nd Academy award winners

Best Director: Kathryn Bigelow "The Hurt Locker".

Best Actress: Sandra Bullock “The Blind Side”.

Best Actor: Jeff Bridges "Crazy Heart"

Best Foreign Language Film: “The Secret in their eyes” (Argentinean film)

Best Film Editing: 'The Hurt Locker”.

Best Documentary Feature: “ The Cove”

Best Visual Effects: “Avatar”

Best Original Score: Michael Giacchino “‘Up”.

Best Cinematography: Mauro Fiore “Avatar” .

Best Sound Mixing: Ray Beckett and Ottosson “The Hurt Locker”

Best Sound Editing: 'The Hurt Locker”

Best Costume Design: Sandy Powell “The Young Victoria”.

Best Art Direction: “Avatar”.

Best Supporting actress: Mo’Nique ‘Precious”.

Best Adapted Screenplay : “Precious”

Best Makeup: “Star Trek”

Best Short Film: Joachim Back and Tivi Magnusson 'The New Tenants' (

Best short Documentry Film: 'Music by Prudence'.

Best Animated Film: Up - Pete Doctor

Best Supporting Actor : Christoph Waltz -'Inglourious Basterds'

Best Original Screenplay: Mark Boal - 'The Hurt Locker

Best Original Song: Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett - 'The Weary Kind'

Magadheera Songs HQ

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Magadheera Song 5

Magadheera Song 6

Sree Vaas who delivered hit with Gopichand’s Lakshyam is currently directing Rama Rama Krishna Krishna with Ram as hero. Produced by Dil Raju, the film is nearing its completion. Buzz is that Sree Vaas has recently narrated a storyline to Balakrishna and the star is reportedly impressed with it and okayed the project immediately. If everything goes well, this film might go to the sets from this summer. Krishna Prasad who recently produced Mitrudu with Balakrishna would be producing it. 

On the other hand, Balakrishna's current movie, Simha, is in the last leg of production and is slated for April release. 

Padmanabham Passed Away

Only days after Telugu Cinema world is bereaved of Sree Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, another veteran Sree B. Padmanabham (78) passed away today in Chennai due to cardiac arrest.

Born on August 20, 1931 at Simhadripuram of Kadapa district to Basavaraju Venkata Seshaiah and Santhamma, Sree Padmanabham stepped into Telugu film industry in 1943 with the film Krishna Prema. His presence was noted in the films Mayalokam(1945), Radhika (1947), Shavukaru (1950), and Pathala Bhairavi Devatha (1965). His banner, which also had his colleague as theater artiste Vallam Narasimha Rao as producer, was named Rekha & Murali Productions, after Padmanabham's elder son Murali and Vallam Narasimha Rao's daughter Rekha. He made 10 films as producer, including notable films such as Potti Pleader-u (1966), Sree Sree Sree Maryada Ramanna (1967) in which he introduced S.P. Balasubhramanyam as playback singer,Sreerama Katha (1968) which he directed too, Kathanayika Molla (1970) which he also directed and won the State award too, Pelli Kaani Thandri (1976), acting in prominent roles in all of them. As an established actor, he enthralled the audience in various films, and films like Iddaru Mithrulu, Devatha, Pandava Vanavasamu, Potti Pleader-u, Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha, Sree Sree Sree Maryada Ramanna,Bhakta Prahlada, Sreerama Katha, Dasara Bullodu, and Pelli Kaani Thandri. (1951), and soon he became a popular choice for comedy. Much later in his career, he turned a producer with NTR-Savitri starrer

He maintained good health until the end, thanks to his healthy living habits and yoga practice. After considerable gap, he reappeared on the silver screen in a short role inMayalodu (1993), in Balakrishna-starrer Bhairava Dweepam (1994) as the sorcerer's aide like in the classic film Pathala Bhairavi that made him popular, and in Subhamasthu (1995). Later, he acted in Chakram (2005) as himself and in Bhadra the same year. Sivaji-Krishna Bhagawan starrer Tata, Birla, Madhyalo Laila (2006) marked Sree Padmanabham's last screen appearance. However, he was seen actively participating in "Telugu Cinema Vajrotsavalu", even extemporaneously singing the popular number prEma kOsamai valalO paDenE paapam pasivaaDu... ( Pathala Bhairavi) without even having to look at the lyric! (He indeed sang a few songs in films too earlier, such as maa ooru madaraasu... from Devatha.)

It's a sad time for fans of Telugu Cinema classics to see such much-celebrated veterans to leave the world. TeluguCinema.Com mourns the death of Sree Padmanabham and hopes his family and fans recover from the bereavement soon.

Naga Chaitanya with sukumar

With his Ye Maaya Chesav is set for release, Naga Chaitanya is gearing up for beginning third film. Now Sukumar’s new film has fallen in his kitty. Yes, Sukumar will be directing Naga Chaitanya. Geeta Arts is behind this project. Sukumar whose last film Arya -2 was stalled from screening due to Telangana turmoil is planning another romantic drama. Earlier he planned this film with Varun Sandesh and Tamannah but he has changed the plans and has roped in Naga Chaitanya. 

Buzz is that this flick will go to the sets first than the Shiva Prasad Reddy’s Silver Jubilee production with Chaitanya. Few days ago, producer and Nagarjuna’s close friend D Shiva Prasad Reddy announced that he would be producing Chaitanya’s fourth film as his banner is celebrating 25 years of its existence this year. But sources say, Sukumar’ film might begin first.

Rare Combination is ready to shoot

K Vijayabhaskar, who has not had a single hit every since Nuvvu Naku Nacchav, is going to soon direct Pawan Kalyan in April.  The film will be written by his trusted assistant Trivikram, with whom he is teaming up many years after Jai Chiranjeeva.

The film will be produced by comedian-turned-producer Ganesh Babu, who has made the unsuccessful Anjaneyulu in 2009.  Though other details of the rest of the cast and crew are yet to be known, it has been planned that the film will go on floors from April.

For Vijayabhaskar, it is a big comeback after continuous flops in the recent years.  Also, with Trivikram, who has himself turned a director, KVB is sure to strike the right note.  The hit combination has delivered three big hits in the last decade - Nuvve Kavali, Nuvvu Naku Nacchav and Manmathudu, two with big stars.

After directing Chiranjeevi in 2005, Pawan is the biggest hero with whom the talented director is working.  The audience can expect a laugh riot!