Mahathma Audio Released

Tushar Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, came down to Hyderabad to unveil the music albums of Telugu film, Mahatma, a film named on the father of the nation. Tushar Gandhi launched the audio ceremony and unveiled the first album and handed over the cassettes to the celebrities who graced the event. As Mahatma is Srikanth’s 100th film, the audio launch ceremony was held today (Sep 21, 2009) in grand manner at Novotel Hotel, Hyderabad.Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Mohan Babu, Ravi Teja, Allu Arjun, Tarun, Charmee, Allu Aravind, Brahmanandam, S S Rajamouli, Mutyala Subbaiah, Tammareddy Bharadwaja and several other bigwigs from Tollywood graced the ceremony.

Tushar Gandhi said this film rightly focuses on the importance of Gandhian values in today’s society. “I see superstars and other big celebrities but the ultimate star in India is Gandhi. I appreciate Krishnavamsi for making this socially relevant film and I wish Srikanth a great success on his 100th effort as actor,” he said.

Directed by Krishnavamsi and produced by C R Manohar, Mahatma has music by Vijay Antony. Mohan Babu in his speech recalled his film with Srikanth – Tappu Chesi Pappukoodu. “It was not a big success but I had good experiences with Srikanth. He is genuinely good person and I wish him a great success. I have been asking Krishnavamsi to give me a good character to him because one of the few directors I like to work with,” Mohan Babu complemented.

Venkatesh said Srikanth is the only actor who is friends with the entire industry. “I have great working relationship with him apart from good friendship. We worked together in three films – Kondapalli Raja, Abbaigaaru, and Sankranthi. I wish him all the best on this rare feat  of completing 100 films as actor,” Venky wished.

Allu Arjun wondered how a hero can complete 100 films in the current competent environment. “It is nice to Srikanth achieving this,” Allu said.

Rajamouli said he likes Srikanth as actor but could not able to work with him. “Regarding this film, I can only say only Krishnavamsi can dream a script like this. If directors like me offered a film on Gandhism, we would be running away of it as we don’t have guts like him to pull it off. He has always been like this. When I met him during the time of Ninne Pelladuta to assist him, he asked me to write dialogues. He has such daring attitude to ask an assistant director to pen the dialogues,” Rajamouli recalled.

Charmee, Nagarjuna, Ravi Teja, Tarun and others wished Srikanth and Krishnavamsi a great success.

Ajay's 'Saarayi Veerraju' audio launched

Music of Ajay and Ramya Nambisian starrer Saarayi Veerraju was launched today (September 21, 2009) at Prasad Labs Preview Theatre, Hyderabad. The film has 10 songs composed by newcomer Sree Sai and each of the guest who graced the event played the song there. The audio albums were unveiled by S S Rajamouli. Directed by Rajamouli’s associate Kannan, the film is produced by Vishalakshi Creations.

Rajamouli praised Kannan for his command over visuals. “He presents visuals so strongly on to the screen. He worked with me for films like Vikramarkudu and apart from Kannan, hero Ajay and other crew are mostly associated with me, so it feels like I am attending my own film’s function,” Rajamouli said.

Director Krish who also graced the event said Kannan is a good writer. “He helped me a lot when I was doing Gamyam.”

Meher Ramesh said Kannan has helped him in Billa and is also doing for my next film with NTR.  “He’s dear friend and a good script writer,” he said.

Sukumar, Tammareddy and others also wished the team.

Nayantara to pair opposite MS Raju's son

Producer-turned-director MS Raju, who has earlier delivered many Blockbusters is now all set to launch his son Sumanth. Hot beauty Nayantara is expected to be paired opposite Sumanth in this big budgeted film.

Though, Sumanth was supposed to make his debut in a movie directed by Teja. The film has been shelved for unknown reasons.

Allu Sirish South Scope to hit stands on October 1st

Allu Sirish will be launching a film magazine South Scope very soon. South Scope is an English language magazine dedicated to South Indian cinema. The idea is to be the brand ambassador of South Indian cinema to the outside world. The first issue is going to hit the stands across south India by 1st October 2009. It will be available in major book-stores in the non-Southern metros such as Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Kolkata also.

Srinivasulu Moorthy has been given the responsibility of publishing the magazine, whereas noted writer and columnist Vanaja Banagiri will be the editor.

Get ready to match steps with Allu Arjun

The Pepsi Co India announced a talent-based contest ‘7UP Star with Allu Arjun’. Executive Vice-President Alpana Titus said that this was a talent-based consumer initiative where consumers would be judged on their dancing skills and showmanship. The promotion began on September 16 and would cover 13 cities as part of which it would be organised in Guntur on Saturday. The journey began at Tirupati, and would be organised at Warangal, Karimnagar, Hyderabad, Nizamabad, Nellore, Vijaywada, Rajahmundry, Guntur, Kurnool, Vizag, Nalgonda and Vizianagram.

The contest gives 7UP consumers an opportunity to share screen space and match their dance moves with actor Allu Arjun. This would not only bring the consumer up, close and personal with the celebrity Allu Arjun, but also matches their steps and be a part of his new music video,” she added in a release here on Friday. The registration dates are September 18 and 19. Consumers need to fill in the registration forms, which would be made available at select venues in the city. Further more, interactive floats and canter activations had been arranged, she said.

The intra-city auditions for the ‘7UP Star with Allu’ campaign would take place on Saturday in Sri BVR Kalyanamandapam, Landmark - Amaravati Road, Nagarala. Eligibility conditions for participations were available on the website www.7up.in  Twenty-four final participants across 13 cities would then get a chance to train under seasoned choreographers on dancing techniques and movements.  The finals would be judged by Allu Arjun, along with other judges. The winners of this contest would get a chance to star in an all new music video with Allu Arjun, the release said.

Kalyan Ram ki Jayahee Bhava

After the critically acclaimed film ‘Hare Ram’, Kalyan Ram’s next film co-starring Hansika Motwani is titled as ‘Jayahee Bhava’. This film which is due for release in October is directed by Naren and produced by Kalyan Ram himself under NTR Arts banner. Kalyan Ram is pretty confident about the film as it is said to be shaping up well. The film is in its final stage of shooting.

Sonia Agarwal is back

Sonia Agarwal, the sandalwood actress made her Tamil cinema debut in the year 2003 with the movie titled as “ Kadhal Kondein”. In the year 2006 she married director Selva Raghavan and started her family life.

But due to some differences in their marriage life, the couple faced a tough time from the past 8 months. Recently, there was news that Sonia has filed for a divorce petition in Chennai and wants to separate from her director husband on the basis of alimony.

She was recently spotted with three of her social circle friends watching an English movie. The actress is trying hard to rejuvenate her career and is seen approaching many directors. Sonia is still in shape with her curves and sizes intact to tempt some males. Recently, she has been approached by actor Upendra for a role in his upcoming movies. Sonia will be playing the role of a widower of a police office in the movie. The movie will be made in Telugu and Kannada simultaneously and will offer Sonia a large scope for acting.

The actress is said to be considering this role seriously, but desires to play lead actress role in this movie.

It is good to hear that actress Sonia is back on track and has put her past on the back seat.