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NOVEMBER 2015 VOL 3 ISSUE 1
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fter Brahmotsavam, Mahesh Babu will team up with AR Murugadoss for his bilingual Telugu and Tamil movie. Currently Murugadoss is busy in the final touch up of the script. Recently makers tried to rope Srimanthudu beauty Shruthi Hassan to play the lead role. According to the sources, makers are also showing interest to cast Bollywood beauty Alia Bhatt in the movie who has created sensation by her bikini avatar in forthcoming Bollywood movie “Shaandaar”. Currently Mahesh Babu is enjoying holidays along his family in Paris and after coming to Hyderabad, he will join the set of his forthcoming movie “Brahmotsavam” under the direction of Srikanth Addala.
Alia or Shruthi
for
Mahesh Babu?
IRON LEG
in JR. NTR’S
Nannaku Prematho? S
exy Siren Rakul Preet Singh did not deliver any hit movie from last year, her various movies except Loukyam, were bombed at the box office. Although she has worked with top actors of Tollywood like Ram Charan, Jr, NTR, Ravi Teja, Ram and Gopichand. Her latest offering Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja starrer Kick 2 and Ram Charan's BruceLee have declared as flop. Now Nandamuri fans are worried because she is playing the female lead role in upcoming movie “Nannaku Prematho” starring Jr. NTR, Jagapati Babu and Rajendra Prasad. The released trailer has increased the expectation of the movie but Now the sentiments of this ‘Iron Leg” is bothering NTR fans. The movie is directed by Sukumar in which Jr. NTR is playing the role of Interpol officer Abhiram. It is produced by B. V. S. N. Prasad under his Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra banner and Devi Sri Prasad is scoring the music. Edited, Printed, Published and Owned by Murali Mohan Ravi, Printed at Kala Jyothi Process Pvt Ltd, 1-1-60/5, RTC X Roads, Hyderabad - 500020. Published At Flat # 410, D-Block, Keerthi Apartments, Yellareddyguda, Hyderabad-500073 EDITOR: MURALI MOHAN RAVI TITLE-CODE: APENGO3450 NOVEMBER 2015
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Ram Charan
for Pawan or Pawan for Charan ?
Baahubali
has set the standard!
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he historic battle movie “Baahubali:The Beginning” which was released on 10th July with rich star cast like Prabhas, Tamannah, Rana, Anushka and Ramya Krishna has received lot of applause and special appreciations for its special effects and VFX works. SS Rajamouli's directorial venture Baahubali has turned out into highest grosser Tollywood movie. Recently Prabhas said that All the visual work which are receiving
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ecently it was heard that Power Star Pawan Kalyan is going to produce the movie for his nephew Ram Charan and asked the director to arrange impressive script which will be directed by Gabbar Singh fame Harish Shankar and produced under the banner of Pawan Kalyan Creative Works. According to the sources, recently Ram Charan visited to the set of Sardaar Gabbar Singh and met with Pawan Kalyan to discuss upcoming project which will be produced by Ram Chanan on Konidela Films banner in which Pawan Kalyan will play the lead role. According to the sources, First Konidela Films banner will produced the movie of Megastar Chiranjeevi’s 150th movie and next for Pawan Kalyan. Both Baabayi and Abbayi are ready to produce the movie for each other but who will be the first will be deiced very soon. Currently Pawan Kalyan is in Gujarat and busy in the shoot of Sardaar Gabbar singh under the direction of K.S. Ravindra whereas Ram Charan is planning to fly abroad to join the script writing course.
excellent responses are done in Hyderabad. They did not take any support from Hollywood. For Baahubali, makers roped 600 artists and 17 visual effect studios for double shift to give the feel of Hollywood standard. He added that there is no need to get the support from Hollywood to make such type of movie in future, we have everything here and already Baahubali has set the standard. The movie was released on 10th July in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi languages. Recently it has completed the run of 100 days and earned more than Rs 600 Crores at the box office.
Trade Analyst's take on
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NANI'S BBM
ctor Nani is enjoying the success of his recently released psychological comedy movie “Bhale Bhale Magadivoy� directed by Maruthi Dasari. According to the trade analyst, the movie is a biggest Telugu hit movie of the year in the term of investment and it has completed
the run of 50 days, it has approximately grossed over Rs 55 Crores Worldwide and continuously running successfully at the box office. The movie is based on the efforts of an absent minded person and the challenges that he faced in its personal life. The distributor of CineGalaxy Inc Sanjay has reveled in an interview that the budget of the movie is Rs 9 crores, It is the smallest budget movie which has crossed 1 million mark in US. Makes are planning to remake in Tamil and according to the latest update, it will be jointly produced by Vamsi and K.E. Gnanavel Raja, the noted actor and composer G.V. Prakash Kumar has been roped as music composer.
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Jr NTR watched BruceLee, Kanche Y oung Tiger Jr. NTR who is getting ready to fly Spain to start the shoot of his next schedule of forthcoming movie “Nannaku Prematho" under the direction of Sukumar watched two recently released movies, Mega hero Ram Charan starrer “BruceLee” and Varun Tejs’s “Kanche”. Generally top Tollywood actors don’t have much extra time but they usually watch the new release to know what their competitor are trying and what audiences are accepting. If they find anything impressive, they praise the content of movies and performance of actors by making call or presenting the bouquet. According to the sources, Jr. NTR first watched the movie “BruceLee” and later “Kanche”, he wanted to watch the awesome dance move of Ram Charan and to connects the audiences.
RAJINIKANTH'S KABALI GRANTED PERMISSION
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uperstar Rajinikanth’s starrer forthcoming and most awaited movie “Kabali” under the direction of Pa Ranjith is gearing up for its next schedule in Malaysia. According to the latest update, the movie has got the permission by the Malaysian Tourism Department to shoot the movie in the State of Melaka. From long time makers were waiting to get the permission, after the Malaysian schedule, makers will shot the movie in various locations of Hong Kong and Thailand as well. The movie starring Rajinikanth, Radhika Apte, Kalaiarasan and Dhansika. Kalaipuli S Thanu is producing the movie whereas the music is scored by Santhosh Naraynan. Makers have released its first look posters which has grabbed several eyeballs. Rajinikanth is playing the role of Chennai based Malaysian don.
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Kanche
success meets
@HOME! T he recently released movie “Kanche� starring Mega hero Varun Tej and Pragya Jaiswal, directed by Krish is creating lot of sensations and doing good collections at the box office. An early success meet was held by Megastar Chiranjeevi, uncle of Varun Tej who went to the residence of Varun Tej and praised the movie, creative work of director Krish and performance of Varun Tej. Naga Babu, father of Varun Teja also attend the success meet at home. Chiru presented bouquet to Varun Tej and congratulate him for the success of Kanche. The major highlights of the movie Kanche is the message oriented content, powerful dialogues, fight against cast system and the war sequences which Krish shot in Georgia.
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Cinematography
to be highlight in Kumari 21F
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ukumar production venture “Kumari 21F� starring Raj Tarun and Hebah Patel is getting ready to hit the theaters very soon. According to the sources, the cinematography work of the movie is going to be highlighted in the movie which is handled by ace cinematographer R. Rathanavelu. The music of the movie is scored by sensational music composer Devi Sri Prasad. The trio of Sukumar, DSP and Rathanavelu who have worked together for various movies like Arya and 1Nenokkadine, are again ready to spread the magic of their talent with forthcoming movie Kumari 21 F. Earlier after the release of teaser of Sukumari 21 F, Superstar Mahesh Babu praised the visual work of Rathnavelu. Once again he is getting ready to prove his talent with bewildering visuals. The movie is directed by Palnati Surya Pratap and makers are going to release the audio of the movie on 31st October in Hyderabad and Allu Arjun is going to grave this audio launch event.
Kamal Haasan as trustee! E
lections in the Nadigar Sangam are held once every three years to determine the president of the group and recently after hidden fights, it has completed. Veteran actor M Nasser and young energetic actor Vishal has elected as President and General Secretary respectively of the South Indian Artistes' Association whereas Karthi is elected as treasurer. According to the latest buzz, versatile actor Kamal Hassan is going to hold the post of trustee in the general council of Nandi Sangam.
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No interest in remake of
Srimanthudu
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ccording to the reports, noted studios like Eros and Viacom are trying to get the right of superhit movie “Srimanthudu� starring
Superstar Mahesh Babu and Shruthi Hassan, directed by Koratala Siva. According to the sources, Rockline Venkatesh who produced Bajrangi Bhaijaan for Bollywod actor Salman Khan , again showing interested to make Srimanthudu for Salaman Khan, but Rockline Venkatesh said that it is correct that he wants to make movies for Salman Khan but not interest to remake Srimnathudu because the script of the movie is not suitable for Bollywood audiences , it was only perfect for South people. He is writing few scripts and after finishing the script work, he will contact to Salman Khan. He added that after the success of Bajrangi Bhaijaan, he is very much excited to make Hindi movies. His one script is nearer the completion and very soon his untitled movie will be on the floor by the mid of 2016.
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CHIRANJEEVI PRAISES KANCHE R
ecently Megastar Chiranjeevi attended a press conference and praised the dare effort of talented director Krish for his recently released movie “Kanche” in which actor Varun Tej and Pragya Jaiswal played the lead role. In press meet, Chiranjeevi said that after watching the movie Kanche, he was not able to control himself and arranged a press meet to applaud the makers, he is very impressed with the content of the movie. He said that it is not an experimental movie but it is an attempt by Krish which has become successful. He completed the shoot in Georgia in short time period of 50 days by using small budget of Rs 50 crores which is remarkable. Currently Kanche is running successfully and doing good collections at the box office.
Superstar Krishna
comeback to movies
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eteran actor Superstar Krishna, the father of Prince Mahesh Babu is coming back in movies and makers have released his comeback poster which is creating lot of sensation. He was last seen in the movie “Aadi” which was released in 2013. Now he is going to act in full length movie and ready to prove his talent once again. In the released poster he appeared in a very stylish look with French beard. He has spent his 50 years in the film industry. The movie was launched on 22nd October on the occasion of Vijayadashmi but makers did not announce the title of the movie yet. According to the sources, it is revenge drama in which his wife Viyaya Nirmala will also be seen. Muppalaneni Siva is going to helm this megaphone and actor Naresh will play crucial role in the movie.
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NAGARJUNA TURNS BADDIE FOR
RAM CHARAN
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ega hero Ram Charan has become the talk of T-town because of Telugu remake of Kollywood movie “Thani Oruvan”. Mega fans are also eagerly waiting to know about the cast of the movie. From long time, makers are busy in the hunt of antagonist, several names Arvind Swamy, Madhavan, Jagapati Babu and Raja Sekhar were making rounds. Now one more name is going to be added who is none other King Nagarjuna. According to the latest update, Akkineni Naganrjuna is going to play the role of baddie. The official confirmation is awaited. Ram Charan will be seen in the role of powerful cop. Recently in an interview Nagarjuna said that he does not have any problem to become the part of multistarrer movie. Currently he is busy in his forthcoming multistarrer movie “Oopiri” in which Karthi and Tammanah Bhatia are playing the lead role.
RAJAMOULI
starring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka, Tamannah, Ramya Krishnan, Sudeep etc.
not interested in
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fter the successful movie “Baahubali”, director Rajamouli is on ninth cloud and according to the sources, he is getting offers from Hollywood movies to helm. But Rajamouli has announced that he is not interested in Hollywood movies. He also said that in technical point of view Hollywood is very strong and their graphics works are superb but in India it is very difficult to present the vision. In India, directors are getting chance to prove their talent and it is a director’s world. Currently he is getting ready to start the shoot of his forthcoming movie “Baahubali 2” from November. The movie
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TOUGH COMPETITION for Kanche
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he recently released movie “Kanche” is a daring attempt by Krish for mainstream Tollywood Cinema. The story of the movie is totally different from the other movies in which lead actor died at the end of the movie which is not acceptable by the audiences but the Krish has taken the risk and delivered a quality based movie “Kanche” which is receiving lot of applause. The movie highlights the fight against the cast system and II World War. The content of the movie is also message oriented and audiences are impressed with it. According to the latest update, three big media houses MAA TV, Gemini and ETV are trying to acquire the DTH rights for Kanche and ready to pay fancy price Rs 6 Crores. There is very tough competition among them to acquire the rights of this flick.
MAKERS OF
SRIMANTHUDU
IN LEGAL TROUBLE
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he latest offering of Superstar Mahesh Babu “Srimnathudu” directed by Koratala Siva in which golden beauty Shruthi Hassan played the lead role, is in legal trouble. The movie is running successfully and turned into second highest grosser of Tollywood movie after Baahubali. It has earned more than Rs 200 Crores from all the versions. A person named Sarath Chandra has lodged a complaint against the maker of Srimanthudu. According to him, the story of Srimanthudu is taken from novel Chacchentha Prema which was written in 2012. He said that earlier he wanted to make the movie with Nara Rohit but things did not materialized and he was trying to rope other actor for the movie but makers of Srimanthudu has stolen the story and made the movie.
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DICTATOR TEAM FELICITATES NASSAR V eteran actor Nassar has elected as President of the South Indian Artistes Association and according to the reports, Nassar polled 1,334 votes whereas Sarath Kumar received 1,231 and he won the prestigious and controversial Nadigar Sangam elections. Nandamuri Balakrishna felicitated him on the set of his forthcoming movie “Dictator”. Legendary actor Nassar is playing key role in the movie. Currently movie is progressing at brisk pace in Hyderabad under the direction of Sriwass in which two actresses Sonal Chauchan and Rasshi Khanna are playing the lead role. The entire team of Dictator has congratulated him for winning the elections by defeating Sarath Kumar in Chennai.
AKHIL IN KRISH’S NEXT? A
kkineni Akhil starrer forthcoming movie “Akhil:The Power of Jua” which was scheduled to hit the theaters on 22nd October, has been postponed to an unknown date. Number of film makers like Trivikram and Puri Jagannadh are trying to rope Akhil for their upcoming movies. According to latest update, director Krish who is enjoying the success of his recently released movie “Kanche” is planning to direct the movie for Akhil. After watching the movie Kanche, King Nagarjuna is very impressed with path breaking and content oriented movie. If everything will work out accordingly, then very soon Akhil will be seen in Krish’s directorial venture.
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Ram Charan’s
Khakhi
entry in New Year
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RAJAMOULI
EYEING NATHAN JONES
ega actor Ram Charan is planning to start the shoot of his forthcoming movie remake of Tamil blockbuster movie “Thani Oruvan” very soon. Surender Reddy is going to helm this megaphone and it will be jointly produced by NV Prasad and DVV Danayya. Ram Charan will be seen the role of powerful cop. Makers have started the pre production work and the movie will go on the floor on 1st January 2016. According to the sources, Kajal Aggarwal is going to play the role of love interest. Currently Ram Charan is planning to utilize the time by joining the script writing course in aboard in November or December month.
FOR BAAHUBALI 2
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ustralian actor, power lifting champion, strongman and retired professional wrestler and The Undertaker in World Wrestling Entertainment, Nathan Jones is getting ready to entertain the audiences in forthcoming historic battle movie “Baahubali 2”. Earlier in 2004, he has appeared in Hollywood movie “Troy” and was killed by Bradd Pitt (Achilles) in just one sword after the entrance of few minutes and created lot of buzz. He has also made his presence in Kollywood movie “Bhoologam”.
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Now SS Rajamouli is planning to rope him in his big budget movie “Baahubali 2". Nathan Jones is appearing only in few scenes but his powerful role and presence are enough to drag the attention of movie lovers. According to the latest buzz, in Baahubali: The Conclusion, Nathan would by seen in brief and meaningful role like Kalakeya. The official confirmation is awaited.
BALAYYA, PAWAN, JR. NTR in Sankranthi Race T
here most wanted and top stars of Tollywood film industry Nandamuri Balakrishna, Young Tiger Jr. NTR and Power Star Pawan Kalyan are getting ready to entertain the audiences by their forthcoming offering on the occasion of Sankranthi. Jr. NTR’s forthcoming movie “Nannaku Prematho” directed by Sukumar in which actress Rakul Preet Singh is playing the lead role, is scheduled to hit the theaters on 9th January. The released teaser has crossed more than 1 million views in 36 hours of its release which is a record for any Telugu movie. His uncle Balakrishna’s 99 movie “Dictator” directed by Sriwass which has created lot of buzz after releasing the teaser in which his dialogues with alcohol glass has received tremendous responses, is slated to hit the theaters on the eve of Sankranthi. Balayya is appearing in dual avatar, two actresses Sonal Chauchan and Raashi Khanna are playing the female lead roles. Power star Pawan Kalyan starrer forthcoming much awaited movie “Sardaar Gabbar Singh”, directed by K.S. Ravindra in which Kajal Aggarwal is playing the lead role whereas Raai Laxmi is shaking legs on item song, is also gearing up for grand release on the eve of Sankranthi. Now this sankranthi, there will be very tough competition at the box office.
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Record size
painting of Prabhas
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RAVI TEJA
as lecturer in
YEVADO OKADU
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ass Maharaja Ravi Teja starrer forthcoming movie “Yevado Okadu” is launched on the occasion of Dussehra. Venu Sriram is going to helm this megaphone. According to latest update, Ravi Teja will play the role of lecture whereas Malayalam actress Anupama Parameswaran will essay the role of student. Makers are planning to start the shoot of the movie from Monday. Currently makers are busy in the hunt of one more actress who will play the second lead role. Dil Raju is producing the movie and planning to release the movie next summer. Currently Ravi Teja is waiting for the release of forthcoming movie “Bengal Tiger” starring Tamannah Bhatia and Raashi Khanna, is slated to hit the theaters on 5th November.
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fter the success of blockbuster movie “Baaahubali” Rebel Star Prabhas has become most wanted personality of South Indian Film industry. On 23rd October, he celebrated his birthday with the team of Baahubali, Rana Daagubati threw a party for Prabash. Rebel has number of fans and on the occasion of his birthday, few fans of Madanapalli town in Andhra Pradesh painted his image on the play ground and the main attraction of the image is its size which is 100 ft height and 60 ft inch. Currently Prabhas is getting ready to join the set of Baahubali 2 under the direction of S.S. Rajamouli which shoot is going to be start in November and Currently he is working on his diet for increasing the weight.
Omkar ready to follow RGV’s trend T he horror comedy movie “Raju Gari Gadhi” directed by Omkar which has hit the theaters yesterday, is receiving mixed responses at the box office but everyone is appreciating the decent production value of the movie for a small budget. According to the sources, now Omkar is planning for its sequel “Raju Gari Gadhi 2”. Earlier Ram Gopal Varma made his directorial venture Ice Cream with a very low budget and after getting positive responses he made its sequel Ice Cream 2. Omkar is also getting ready to follow the same path of Ram Gopal Varma and planning for its sequel.
Jr. NTR's next
Janatha Garage
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oung Tiger Jr. NTR’s next forthcoming movie is going to be launched on 25th October which is going to be directed by Mirchi and Srimanthudu director Koratala Siva. According to the latest update, the title of the movie has been confirmed as “Janatha Garage” with tag line 'Anni repair cheyabadunu'. Jr. NTR will be seen in the role of motor vehicle mechanic in the movie. It will produced by Mythri Movie Makers. According to latest buzz, makers are trying to rope golden beauty Shruthi Hassan to play the female lead role but she did not yet give her green signal. Currently Jr.NTR is busy in his forthcoming movie “Naannaku Prematho” under the direction of Sukumar. After the completion of shoot, he will join the set of Koratala Siva's movie.
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VARUN TEJ
WANTS TO DATE
ANGELINA JOLIE A
ctor Varun Tej is enjoying the success of his recently released movie “Kanche” directed by Krish and is on ninth cloud. Recently in an interview he revealed various secrets. When someone asked to him that with whom he would like to date, he picked the name of filmmaker and hottest actress of the World Angelina Jolie. She is the highestpaid actress of Hollywood. He wants to share the screen space with versatile actress Ramya Krishna and wants to act in remake of megastar Chiranjeevi’s hit movie “Challenge” and shake the legs on the remix song of 'Made in Andhra Student' from 'Thammudu' in which Power Star Pawan Kalyan played the lead role. Currently he is busy in his forthcoming movie “Maa Amma Mahalakshmi” under the direction of Puri Jagannadh.
Tamannah
TO ROMANCE E
Kamal
arlier Kamal Hassan was agreed to make another movie with N. Lingusamy for the losses incurred by their movie “Uttama Villain”. As a part of it, now Kamal Hassan is getting ready to act in forthcoming untitled movie under the direction of Malayalam director T.K.Rajeev Kumar and it will be produced under Thirupathi Brothers banner. Makers are planning to rope milky beauty Tamannah Bhatia to romance with Kamal Hassan. Tamannah is the best friend of Kamal’s daughter Shruthi Hassan and both are same age group. If everything will go accordingly then versatile actor Kamal Hassan will get chance to romance with his daughter’s best friend Tamannah. Currently Kamal is waiting for the release of his forthcoming movie “Thoonga Vanam”, directed by Rajesh M. Selva and it is scheduled to hit the theaters in November.
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AMYRA DASTUR
to romance
Amyra Dastur B
Jr.NTR?
ollywood beauty Amyra Dastur who was last seen in "Mr. X" is getting ready to make her Telugu debut very soon. Recently she visited to Hyderabad and met with Koratala Siva. According to the sources, Koratala is showing interest to cast her in his forthcoming untitled movie in which Jr. NTR is going to play the lead role. Currently Jr. NTR is busy in the shoot of his forthcoming movie “Nannaku Prematho” under the direction of Sukumar, after the completion of movie he will join the set of Koratala Siva. Amyra is also in talk of Ravi Teja’s starrer movie Yevado Okkadu.
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PRANITHA turns business
woman
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ctress Pranitha Subhas is getting ready to enter in the field of business. Recently she has invested money in restaurant in Bangalore and her parents will take care of this business. Earlier she was interested in hospitality business but she holds this opportunity which came in the way. Currently she is busy in her forthcoming movie “Brahmotsavam” starring Mahesh Babu, Samantha and Kajal Aggarwal. She has singed one movie “Chuttalabbayi” under the direction of Veerabhadram in which Aadi will play the lead role.
VENKATESH to play a p
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PRABHAS, RANA, ANUSHKA
FOR BAABHUBALI 2
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COP
ictory Venkatesh who was last seen in superhit movie “Gopala Gopala” is in talk of several upcoming projects. According to the latest update, very soon he will be seen in the role of powerful cop in forthcoming movie which is penned by writer Vakkantham Vamsi. Recently Vamsi has narrated the outline of script to Venkatesh and he has given his verbal consent. Currently Vamsi is working on the script which is in raw stage and according to him, Venky is interested to act in the movie but everything is in initial stage. Gopala Gopala fame director Kishore Kumar Pardasany may direct this project.
eing part of forthcoming historic battle S.S.
concentrating on his diet for the role. Anushka
Rajamouli’s directorial venture “Baahubali” requires dedications, patience and tons of hard
Shetty is getting ready to shed her weight and very soon fly to USA for specially designed
work. The movie starring Prabhas, Anushka and Rana Daggubati, they have spend three years to make the movie blockbuster and now getting ready to join the set of its second part “Baahubali 2” which is going to be start in November. Rana Daggubati has started to work out and
weight loss program. Prabhas has started to grow mustaches and planning to join the gym. For its first part he gained his weight around 95 kg and he has to maintain it for Baahubali 2.
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Nara Rohit on signing spree A
ctor Nara Rohit has been roped for upcoming untitled movie under the
direction of debutante director Pradeep who is the former assistant of Sriwass. The movie will be produced by Sai Korrapati under the banner of Vaaraahi Creations pennant. The movie will go on the floor very soon. It is the second time when Nara Rohit is going to team up with Sai Korrapati, he is also producing his movie “Jo Achyutananda” which is directed by Srinivas Avasarala. Yesterday, his forthcoming movie “Tuntari” under the direction of Kumar Nagendra has released first look poster on the occasion of Dussehra. He has also given green signal for romantic and comedy movie “Kathalo Rajakumari” which is going to be directed by Mahesh Surapaneni.
Ram Charan to join script
writing Course B
efore the release of “BruceLee” Mega actor Ram Charan decided to take short break but now after releasing the movie he is planning to go on a long vacation abroad to peruse the course. According to latest update, Ram Charan is planning to join the course of script writing in November and December. He said that this course will help him to judge the script. He also added that now trend has changed and tastes of audiences have also changed, they are not interested to watch fake emotions and week stories. Now he will select the movies which will be have powerful content and message oriented.
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Prabhas gives credit to
Rajamouli A
VARUN TEJ’S next with Comedy Maker
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ctor Varun Tej who started his career from the movie “Mukunda” which was romantic entertainer with political drama, signed forthcoming movie “Kanche”, a romantic movie based on second world war which is going to hit the theaters tomorrow on 22nd October. According to the latest update, Varun Tej has given green signal for upcoming untitled project which is going to be produced by Nallamalupu Srinivas who produced his first offering Mukunada. Bindas, Ragada and Doosukeltha director Veeru Potla who is famous for comedy movies is going to direct the movie. Now everything is in initial stage and it will be comedy entertainer movie. Currently Varun Tej is busy in his upcoming movie “Maa Amma Seethamahalakshmi” under the direction of Puri Jagannadh in which Varun Tej is playing the role of thief and actress Disha Patani is paying the role of love interest.
fter the success of Baahubali, Rebel star Prabhas has become well known face of South Indian film industry. The movie was released in various languages like Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi. Recently in an interview Prabhas said that success of the movie depend on the entire team, not only one is responsible for it. No any star is bigger than the success of the movie. He said that to make a movie in a very grand manner is not a easy task. Before the release of any movie, to get the theaters is a very challenging but by the proper planning and team work, the movie did not face theater problem. Now Prabhas has become famous at National level but he does not consider himself as a national star yet. He has received appreciation by top actors like Shahrukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and Rajinkanth etc but giving the credit of success of Baahubali to Rajamouli and the entire team. Now he is getting ready to join the set of “Baahubali:2” from November and have started to work on it, for increasing his weight, he is now concentrating on his diet.
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Rana and Venkatesh partners
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ijayawada is buzzing with the opening of new multiplex chains by Suresh Productions and Prasad Productions. On 21st October, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandra Babu Naidu inaugurated the multiplex chain Capital Cinema at Trenset Mall. Victory Venkatesh and Rana Daggubati also attended this event. The first screening at the multiplex has started from Vijayadasami. It is the first time when Suresh Production entered in exhibition business whereas Prasad productions are already involved in this business and running popular Prasads IMAX multiplex in Hyderabad. Capital Cinema has seven screens with 2D, 3D and 4D with 4K projection systems and seating for over 2000 at a time in five screens.
Why is
Pawan Kalyan not changing Khakhi?
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owerStar Pawan Kalyan starrer forthcoming movie “Sardaar Gabbar Singh” is progressing at brisk pace under the direction of K.S. Ravindra in which Pawan is playing the role of cop and will be seen in Khakhi uniform. Generally, after the completion of shoot, actors change their outfits but Pawan Kalyan is different from other actors who is not changing his outfits and used to go outside in Khakhi uniform. During the audio launch of “Sankarabharanam” teaser, he was seen in same getup of Sardaar Gabbar Singh. When Andhra Pradesh Ministers invited him for Amaravathi capital foundation laying ceremony, he interacted with them and media in same uniform. Recently he visited to the house of his elder brother Chiranjeevi, and then also he was in Khakhi. The reason behind to go everywhere in the get up of Sardaar Gabbar Singh, is a part of promotional activities. Makers are using very innovative ideas to promote the movie. Actress Kajal Aggarwal is playing the female lead role whereas Raai Laxmi is shaking legs on item number with Pawan Kalyan.
Samantha
missed to romance with
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nce again actress Samantha has missed the chance to share the screen space with Mega Star Ram Charan. Earlier Samantha was supposed to team up with Ram Charan for the movie “Yevadu” bur they finalized Shruthi Hassan and Amy Jackson. Again name of Samantha was making round to romance with Cherry for recently released movie “Brucelee” but again her luck was not with her. Now Ram Charan is getting ready to play the lead role in forthcoming movie which is remake of Thani Oruvan, and going to be directed by Surender Reddy, makers wanted to cast Samantha, but because of her busy schedule she was not able to allot the bulk dates to makers and once again she missed this golden opportunity to romance with mega hero Ram Charan. Now makers are considering Amyra Dastur and Miss India Aditi Arya to play the female lead role. Nothing is yet finalized that who will play the female lead role. Currently Samantha is busy in her forthcoming movie Nithin starrer “A..Aa” and Mahesh Babu
Ram Charan
again
starrer “Brahmotsavam”.
Shankar
eyeing Prabhas A
for next?
fter the success of blockbuster movie “Baahubali”, Rebel star Prabhas has become the heartthrob of South Indian film industry and the first choice of makers. Number of makers are making beeline to get his dates but he is getting ready to join the set of his forthcoming movie “Baahubali 2” under the direction of S.S. Rajamouli. Film maker Shankar, who is busy in his forthcoming movie “Robo
2” starring Rajinikanth and Amy Jackson, is planning to rope Prabhas for his next upcoming project. Shankar is known for his artistic work and he has proved it by movie “I”, even movie was commercially failed but Shankar received lot of applause for his work. According to latest buzz, after wrapping the shoot of Robo 2 and when Prabhas will complete the shoot of Baahubali 2, Shankar will cast Baahubali star Prabhas in his next project.
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Allu Arjun and Chiru’s cameos spellbind crowd
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he two recently released movies “Rudhramadevi” and “BruceLee” which have hit the theaters after a gap of one week are creating lot of buzz. In both movies cameo role are highlighted and have become the talk of T-town, The cameo characters are dominating on lead actors and actresses. Rudhramadevi starring Anushka, Rana Dagubati and Allu Arjun, in which stylish star Allu Arjun played the role of cameo and appeared in the character of Gona Ganna Reddy whereas BruceLee starring Ram Charan, Rakul Preet, Kriti Kharbanda and Chiranjeevi. Megastar Chiranjeevi made his presence only for 5 minutes and after watching movie, audiences appreciated only Chiranjeevi and ignored Ram Charan. Crazy fans recorded the entry of Chiranjeevi in the movie and uploaded on social networking sites which is going viral.
Mahesh in Puri Jagannadh’s Enemy
V
ery Soon Superstar Mahesh Babu is going to team up with Puri Jagannadh for next forthcoming movie. According to the latest update, Puri Jagannadh has registered the title of the movie “Enemy”. After a long time Puri is coming back with intensive title for the movie. Who will play the female lead role is not yet decided. After holidaying, Mahesh Babu will join the set of his forthcoming movie “Brahmotsavam” under the direction of Srikanth Addala and after wrapping up it, next Mahesh Babu will be seen in the project of A R Murugadoss which will go on the floor in March 2016. Puri will get chance to direct the movie for Mahesh Babu by the end of 2016.
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Kirti Sanon
becomes Brand Ambassador of Titan watches A
ctress Kirti Sanon has become the brand Ambassador of Titan Watches and very soon she will endorse the new and beautiful brand of watches. In this collection, they are featuring beautiful story called "Own The Night" for their Moonlight collection. Earlier Katrina Kaif was the brand ambassador for this collection. Kirti Sanon who is getting famous day by day and has become the popular face of Tollywood and Bollywood industry has officially replaced Katrina Kaif. According to Kirti, she is very happy after becoming the part of Titan and currently busy in the shoot of ads which will be aired on TV very soon. Earlier she has shared the screen space with Mahesh Babu in Telugu “Nenokkadine” and last she was seen in Bollywood movie “Heropanti”. Currently she is busy in her forthcoming movie “Dilwale” starring Shahrukh Khan, Kajol and Varun Dhawan under the the direction of Rohit Shetty.
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RAM CHARAN TO DUB FOR M
SALMAN
ega actor Ram Charan is going to lend his voice for upcoming Bollywood movie “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” starring Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor but for Telugu version. Salman Khan holds strong markets and has number of fans in Telugu States. To strengthen his market in both Telugu States, he is planning to release the movie in Telugu version also and he requested to his close friend Mega actor Ram Charan to dub for him its Telugu Version “Rama Leela”. Salman Khan and Mega Family have good relations from several years. On the occasion of Chiranjeevi’s birthday bash party, Salman Khan graced the event. Salman Khan is the person who introduced Ram Charan in Bollywood film industry by the movie “Zanzeer” in 2013. The movie Prem Ratan Dhan Payo is slated to hit the theaters on 12th November in both Telugu and Hindi.
NO KHAKHI LINK IN
PAWAN & SAI DHARAM
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ai Dharam Tej starrer forthcoming movie “Supreme” is progressing at brisk pace under the direction of Anil Ravipudi in which actress Raashi Khanna in playing the lead role. Raashi will be seen in the role of cop whereas Sai Dharam Tej is playing the role of cab driver. To tease Raashi Khanna, Sai Dharam Tej dressed like Cop and went to the set of forthcoming movie “Sardaar Gabbar Singh” along director Anil in which Power Star Pawan Kalyan is playing the role of Cop. Mega Hero Ram Charan was also present on the set. Both star Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam posed in Khakhi uniform along Anil and Ram Charan. It generates rumour that Sai Dharam is the part of Pawan's movie but it is not like that. They also denied that Sai Dharam is not going to share the screen space with Pawan Kalyan and there is no Khakhi connection between them.
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ctress Rakul Preet Singh who did not deliver any hit movie from long time has rejected the offer to share the screen space with Bellamkonda Srinivas. Her movie “Kick 2” in which Mass Maharaja played the lead role was bombed at box office. Her latest offering “BruceLee” starring Ram Charan and Chiranjeevi is also average and receiving mixed responses. According to the latest update, Vijay Kumar Konda wanted to rope Rakul Preet Singh for his forthcoming untitled forthcoming project in which Alludu Seenu actor Bellamkonda Srinivas is going to play the lead role, but Rakul has rejected the offer, Konda was ready to pay Rs 1.25 Crores as remuneration but without second thought, she rejected the movie. Currently she is romancing with Young Tiger Jr. NTR in forthcoming movie “Nannaku Prematho” under the direction of Sukumar
RAKUL
REJECTS BELLAMKONDA SRINIVAS
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Secret behind Kamal’s endorsement!
V
ersatile actor Kamal Hassan has broken his rule and signed the endorsement of Pothys Textiles showroom in Chennai. Everyone is surprised that Kamal who did not show interest in endorse any product from long
time, how suddenly accepted and become the face of of Pothys Textiles showroom in Chennai. According to the sources, Kamal Hassan’s latest offering “Uttama Villain” did not well at the box office, his forthcoming movie “Viswaroopam 2” is a long pending project. He has decided to accept the commercial ads to earn the extra income. Earlier Bollywood Superstar Amitabh Bachchan also accepted to endorse brand when he was facing financial problem. Currently Kamal is waiting for the release of his forthcoming bilingual project “Thoongavanam” which is scheduled to hit the theaters on 12th November 2015.
Fans Hungama for
100 days
of Baahubali R
ajamouli’s magnum opus “Baahubali” has completed 100 days of run yesterday on 17th October. The movie has become the India’s biggest epic movie and crowned as Nation’s biggest blockbuster of the year. It has crushed various pre existing records at the box office. The movie starring Rebel star Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka and Tamannah Bhatia. Movie lovers and fans were overwhelmed by the success and they celebrated it as memorable occasion. They were overexcited, Sudhershan theater Hyderabad and Vijayawada Mass hysteria and Apsara theater Vijayawada were filled with the papers of Prabhas introduction. Tamananh Bhatia tweeted,” Feel super lucky to be a part of this epic movie @BaahubaliMovie #100DaysForIndianEpicBaahubali @
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ssrajamouli @Shobu_” Producer Shobu Yarlagadda tweeted,”On100th day of @ BaahubaliMovie, a BIG BIG thanks to all for your amazing support n appreciation! We couldn't have asked for more!"
BAAHUBALI ITEM GIRL
praise for
S
PRABHAS
.S. Rajamouli’s directorial venture “Baahubali” which has created lot of buzz at the box office and crushed various records, running successfully at few theaters. The song “Manohari” of Baahubali in which makers roped three hot actress Nora Fatehi, Scarlet Wilson and Madhu Sneha was big hit. Nora Fatehi, Scarlet Wilson are the well known face of Tollywood and have appeared in various movies but Kingfisher model Madhu Sneha is struggling in film industry. According to the sources, she is trying to establish herself in Tollywood and trying to communicate with Prabhas to get movie offers. After the success of Baahubali, Prabhas has become the heartthrob of Telugu Film industry, Madhu Sneha has started to praise him and wants to use him as ladder to get movies.
E
arlier actor Naga Chaitanya has given steamy lip lock to Samantha in the movie “Ye Maya Chesave” which was directed by Gautham Vasudeva Menon. Now once again Naga Chaitanya has teamed up with same director Gautham Vasudeva Menon for upcoming movie “Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo” in which Malayalam actress Manjima Mohan is playing the lead role. According to the latest update, in this movie Naga Chaitanya has given couple of lip lock scenes with Manjima. Recently makers have caned a steamy lip lock between Chaitu and Manjima. The movie is produced under Photon Kathaas and Oscar
Naga Chaitanya LIPLOCK WITH
Manjima
award winner AR Rahman is scoring the music.
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RANA, SURESH
UNHAPPY WITH
GUNASEKHAR
ALLU ARJUN AS A COP IN
SARAINODU S
tylish Star Allu Arjun starrer forthcoming movie “Sarainodu” is progressing at brisk pace under the direction of Mass Masala director Boyapati Srinu. Currently makers are busy in the shoot of few important scenes in Hyderabad. According to the latest update, Allu Arjun will be seen in Cop avatar in the movie and wear Khakhi uniform. The official confirmation is awaited. Earlier Allu Arjun has appeared in the role of cop in movie “Yevadu”. Two actresses Rakul Preet Singh and Catherine Tresa are playing the lead role. Adhi Pinisetty will be seen in the role of antagonist whereas Veteran actor Srikanth and Rajeev Kanakala are playing crucial role in the movie. Geetha arts is producing the movie and the music is scored by SS Thaman.
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A
ctress Anushka starrer recently released
movie “Rudhramadevi” is running successfully at the box office and receiving mixed responses. Allu Arjun who played the role of cameo and appeared as Gona Ganna Reddy is the main highlight of the movie. Everyone ignored the presence of actor Rana Daggubati who appeared in the role of Prince Chalukya Veerabhadra and husband of Rudhramadevi. Rana and his father producer, APFCC president Suresh Babu is very upset and unhappy with director Gunasekhar. According to them, Gunasekhar has chopped and trimmed his screen presence in the movie. He did not get much screen space and because of limited screen presence he did not get chance to prove himself in the movie. Now Rana is getting ready to join the set of his forthcoming movie “Baahubali 2” under the direction of S.S. Rajamouli.
PAWAN KALYAN
wishes
CHIRANJEEVI
P
Ravi Kishan
turns villain for
SUNDEEP
ower star Pawan Kalyan met his elder brother Megastar Chiranjeevi Recently at his residence. After the completion of shoot of his forthcoming most awaited movie “Sardaar Gabbar Singh” at Ramanaidu Studios, Pawan Kalyan visited to Chiru’s residence with bouquet to congratulate him for coming back on the silver screen after a long time. Pawan visited in police costume, he spend quality time with family of Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan. Chiranjeevi appeared in the role of cameo in recent released movie “BruceLee” and he is receiving lot of appreciations. Pawan went to congratulate to his brother on the occasion. He said that although both brothers have political conflict but he always gives respect to his elder brother Chiru and he is the person who gave him filmi career. Pawan Kalyan also wished to Chiranjeevi for the success of his 150th movie in advance.
R
ace Gurram and Kick 2 Villain Ravi Kishan has been roped for upcoming movie “Okka Ammayi Tappa” under the direction of writer turned director Rajasimha Tadinada in which actor Sundeep Kishan is playing the lead role and he will play the role of antagonist. Who will play the female lead role is not finalized yet, currently makers are busy in the hunt of actress and they want to introduce new face for the movie. The movie has tagline “All Indians are my brother and sisters”. According to the makers, the movie will have stunning graphics for 45 minutes. The music of the movie is scored by Mickey J Meyer.
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ALLU ARJUN REVEALS SECRET OF SHORT HAIRS IN
S
tylish Star Allu Arjun who is enjoying the success of his recently released movie “Rudhramadevi” has revealed secret of his short hairs in historic movie. He is only the person who appeared in short hairs in the role
of Gona GannaReddy. He said that with long hairs he completed the shoot for two days but long hairs with black colour cloth around his face was making him uncomfortable, he asked to Gunasekhar for the removal of long hairs and to change the cloth, he became ready and they shot the scenes again. He played the role of rebel bandit and director added a scene in which government put tax on haircuts and to break the rule, Gona Ganna Reddy cut the hairs. Gunasekhar spent more than Rs 20 Lakh for the reshoot of the scenes. Currently movie is running successfully at the box office and doing decent collections.
VFX ADJOURNS
AKHIL’S RELEASE
T
he release of forthcoming action and romantic movie “Akhil:The Power of Jua” has been deferred, earlier it was scheduled to hit the theaters on 22nd October, has been postponed to indefinite date. Yesterday Nagarjuna said that he is apologized to fans who were eagerly waiting for the release of movie. The CG work of the movie did not wrap on the time so makers have taken the decision of postponement of the movie. He also added the he cannot announce the new release date of the movie before the completion of CG work, he will wait for the right time before announcement of revised date. The movie starring Varun Tej and Sayesha Saigal. It is directed by V. V. Vinayak and jointly produced by Nithin and his father Sudhakar Reddy on Sresht Movies banner.
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RUDHRAMADEVI
GAUTAM KRISHNA
WITH
Brian Lara
R
ecently West Indies cricketer Brian Lara has visited to Hyderabad for taking part in the Yupp TV launch. He attended the event along Bollywood diva Parineeti Chopra and Telangana IT Minister K Taraka Rama Rao. Brian Lara also met Prince Superstar Mahesh Babu family who were getting ready to fly Paris for holidaying. Mahesh Babu posted the pic of his son Gautam along Brian Lara and tweeted,” What a way to kick-start our holidays :) Gautam with the legendary Brian Charles Lara. I was and still am a huge fan of the legend.. A picture I will always cherish :)”. Mahesh Babu has wrapped the second schedule of his forthcoming movie “Brahmotsavam” and after coming back to India on 1st November, again he will join the set for its next schedule.
SHRUTI HASSAN TO ENDORSE
HAIR OIL
G
olden beauty of South Indian film industry Shruthi Hassan has become the brand ambassador of Ayurvedic hair care brand Kesh King. Now she will endorse the brand hair oil marketed by FMCG major Emami and Aloe Vera Herbal Shampoo on a pan-India basis especially in South Market whereas Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla who is the current Brand ambassador of the oil will endorse the product at national level. Recently Shruthi Hassan has signed up to endorse top soft drink brand Fanta . Currently she is busy in her forthcoming Kollywood movie “Vedhalam “under the direction of Siruthai Siva in which actor Ajith is playing the lead role.
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M
TAMANNAH
TO ROMANCE
CHIRANJEEVI ?
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ilky beauty Tamannah Bhatia is on the ninth cloud after the success of blockbuster movie “Baahubali”. Currently she has number of movies in her bag. She is appearing in multi starrer movie “Oopiri” under the direction of Vamsi Paidipally in which Nagarjuna and Karthi are playing the lead role. Recently she has been roped for upcoming untitled movie under the direction of Malayalam director T.K.Rajeev Kumar which will be produced under Thirupathi Brothers banner in which versatile actor Kamal Hassan is going to play the lead role. According to the latest update, Tamannah will be seen to romance with Megastar Chiranjeevi in his 150th movie which will be produced by Ram Charan, directed by V.V. Vinayak and the movie will be remake of Kollywood hit “Kaththi”. The official confirmation is awaited. Currently she is getting ready to join the set of historic battle movie “Baahubali 2” directed by Rajamouli.
Catherine Tresa
to enter in
POLITICS A
p
ctress Catherine Tresa who is enjoying the success of her recently released movie “Rudhramadevi” has been roped for upcoming movie “Sarainodu” which is progressing at brisk pace under the direction of Boyapati Srinu. Catherine will play the crucial role in the movie. According to the latest update, she is going to play the role of politician in it. Actress Rakul Preet Singh is playing the role of love interest. The movie is produced by Allu Aravind under the banner of Geetha Arts and Thaman is scoring the music.