TOLLYWOOD OCTOBER 2015 VOL 2 ISSUE 12
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PRINCE SAYS NO TO
ANUSHKA!
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he most awaited forthcoming movie “Brahmotsavam” has started its shoots in which Prince Mahesh Babu and three hot beauties Samantha, Kajal Aggarwal and Pranitha Subhas are playing the lead role under the direction of Srikanth Addala. When makers approached Samantha, she accepted
the role but after few days she contacted to makers that she cannot act in movies because of date problems, afterward Makers convinced her and she became ready. Meanwhile, makers planned to rope Anushka in the place of Samantha and informed to Mahesh but Mahesh rejected it and said he will not share the screen space with Sweety. According to Mahesh, earlier he has worked with Aunshka for the movie “Khaleja” which was bombed at the box office and this time he is not ready to take any risk. Anyhow Samantha adjusted dates and now she is the part of movie. 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 OCTOBER 2015
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Idiot’s director next is Rogue!
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inally the name of forthcoming movie which Puri Jagannadh wanted to direct for Superstar Prince Mahesh Babu has reveled. Earlier Mahesh Babu and Puri has worked for super hit movie "Pokiri" and "Businessman" and again Puri wanted to team up with Prince but he rejected the offer and joined the set of “Brahmotsavam” under the direction of Srikanth Addala. Recently Puri Jagannadh has announced the title of the movie “Rogue”. According to the latest update, Kannada actor Nikhil Gowda, son of former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy and grandson of former Indian Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda has been roped for the forthcoming movie “Rogue" and it will be produced on Kumaraswamy's home banner. The budget of the movie is 60 Crores. After the completion of “Laofer” Puri will start the shoot of “Rogue”.
Prakash Raj rejected Superstar’s movie A
ctor Prakash Raj has declared that he is not the part of forthcoming much awaited movie “Kabali” in which Superstar Rajinikanth and Radhika Apte are playing the lead role. Pa Ranjith is wielding this megaphone. According to the latest buzz, makers asked to Prakash Raj for 60 days bulk date which was not possible for Prakash Raj because he has already allotted his date to other film makers for regional movies for next forthcoming two months. He decided to leave the movie, now who will take his place in the movie is not yet decided. The movie is produced by Kalaipuli.S.Thanu
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Mega’s daughter roped in
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OKA MANASU
iharika Konidela is the first girl from the Chiranjeevi family who is getting ready to make her entry in Tollywood film industry. Niharika is the daughter of Nagababu and nephew of Chiranjeevi and Power star Pawan Kalyan. She has been roped for upcoming
movie “Oka Manasu” in which Naga Shourya is playing the lead role. The movie will be directed by Ramaraju and produced by Madhura Sridhar. Earlier Niharika has made her presence on TV screen, from a long time NagaBabu was waiting for suitable script to launch he daughter Niharika but according to the latest update, he has become ready for Oka Manasu.
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Jr. NTR's soul mate in Nannaku Prematho
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ajeev Kanakala, a movie and TV actor who is also the best friend of Young Tiger Jr. NTR and has made his presence with Young Tiger in various movies like Student No 1, Aadi, Baadshah and Yamadonga, was not seen in Jr. NTR's movie from a long time but now again he is coming back to make his presence in forthcoming action and entertainer movie “Nannaku Prematho". He will play important role in the movie. According to the sources, Sukumar who is directing the movie has made special role for Rajeev in the movie but not ready to reveal. Currently Rajeev Kanakala is busy in his forthcoming movie “Shankara” under the direction of Thathineni Satya Prakash in which Nara Rohit and Regina are playing the lead role.
SAI DHARAM TEJ ON SIGNING SPREE
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ctor Sai Dharam Tej is on signing spree and he is getting a number of offers from movie makers. After the successful movie “Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitam”, Sai Dharam Tej teamed up with Dil Raju for his forthcoming movie “Subramanyam For Sale” who is gearing up for a grand release on 24th September. Recently he signed forthcoming movie ”Thikka” which is directed by Sunil Reddy in which Brazilian model Larissa Bonesi is playing the lead role. Again he teamed up with Pataas fame director Anil Ravipudi for the upcoming movie “Supreme AC/DTS” which will be produced by Dil Raju. Recently he has been roped for upcoming movie “Sathamanam Bhavathi” which will be produced by Dil Raju again. It is the fourth collaboration of them. Popular writer Satish Vegesna will direct the movie but who will play the female lead role is not yet decided.
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Akhil warns to
SAYESHA
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uring the audio launch of Akhil forthcoming movie “Akhil:The Power Of JUA”, Mahesh Babu was invited as chief guest and grabbed several eyeballs. Actor Akkkineni Akhil and Sayesha Saigal were also present. During the audio launch, the activity of Akhil indicates that he is dominating on Sayesha. When anchor Suma requested to Sayesha to dance, she said that she will do dance when Akhil will join her, it raised the temper of Akhil and he showed his finger with anger towards her just like he is giving warning to her but when cameras turned on him, he showed smile on his face but everyone recognized his instant changed facial expression. The movie is directed by V.V. Vinayak and produced by Nithin and his father Sudhakar Reddy on Sresht Movies banner. It is slated to hit the theaters on 21st October 2015.
MANCHU MANOJ’S
movie gets
title!
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ctor Manchu Manoj starrer forthcoming movie is progressing at brisk pace under the direction of Dasarath, has get title, “Shourya”, in which Regina Cassandra is playing the lead role. Currently shoot is going on in Hyderabad. “Surya vs Surya” fame producer M. Sivakumar is producing the movie. Manchu Manoj will be seen in a very cool and good looking avatar and he is very impressed with the story of the movie. It is the second time when both Manchu Manoj and Dasarath are working together.
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Director praises to Prince
ecently superstar Mahesh Babu has given a surprise gift luxury Audi A6 Matrix car to the director of blockbuster movie “Srimanthudu” Koratala Siva, this news is creating lot of buzz and number of movie lovers and fans of Prince are sharing the picture of Mahesh Babu gifting the keys to Koratla Siva. The director also thanked to Prince through social networking sites. He tweeted,” Thank u @urstrulyMahesh sir and Namrata garu for such a lovely gesture. Really overwhelmed by ur love and positivity. Respect sir”. In these responses Words and things are not enough for what U have given me sir :) Thank you for giving me my career's best film Srimanthudu..."
Rebel to gain 100 Kg weight!
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ebel star Prabhas is getting ready to join the set of his forthcoming movie “Baahubali: The Conclusion” and he has started to work out on his makeover. According to latest update, currently he is concentrating on heavy diet and trying to increase his weight. He has also joined the gym because he should be able to wear armour and in its he has to do more sword fighting in compare of its first part. He is trying to gain his weight up to 100 Kg. Recently he has wrapped the shoot of his Mahindra SUV ad. But now he is planning to not sign any endorsement because he wants to concentrate only on S.S. Rajamouli’s directorial venture “Baahubali:The conclusion”
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to romance Ravi Teja
beauty
alayalam beauty and Premam fame actress Anupama Parameswaran has been roped for upcoming untitled movie under the direction of Venu Sriram in which Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja is going to play the lead role. She will play one of the lead role and currently makers are busy in the hunt of another actress who will play the main lead role. It is not yet revealed that what kind of role she will play but she has finalized and got advanced payment. Dil Raju is going to produce the movie. Ravi Teja will join the set after the completion of his forthcoming movie “Bengal Tiger”. Recently she has signed few movies including remake of Premam and Trivikram Srinivas’ss “A…Aa” in which Nithin and Samantha are playing the lead role.
Malayalam
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NAAYAK ACTOR IN PRICEY REMAKE! M
PNLJ actor
turns cabbie!
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ctor Sai Dharam Tej starrer forthcoming
movie “Supreme” has launched yesterday in Hyderabad. Dil Raju is going to produce the movie, it is the third time when Sai Dharam Tej and Dil Raju are teaming up after the ‘Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham’ and ‘Surahmanyam For Sale’. Pataas fame director Anil Ravipudi is being helm this megaphone. Actress Raashi Khanna is playing the female lead role and will be sen in the role of cop. Sai Kumar, Jayaprakash Reddy, Posani Krishna Murali, Srinivas Reddy and Kabir Singh will ensemble the cast. The story is provided by Anil and according to him, it is an out and out action entertainer movie in which Sai Dharam Tej is playing the role of cab driver. The regular shoot of the movie will start from 5 October and the will be wrapped into two long scheduled. The music is scored by Sai Prakash.
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egahero Ram Charan after the completion of his forthcoming movie “Bruce Lee” will be seen in the remake of Kollywood blockbuster movie “Thani Oruvan” , NV Prasad and D.V.V.Danayya has bought the Telugu remake rights of the movie for a whopping Rs 5.5 Crores. According to the latest update, earlier makers asked Rs 8-9 Crores for Telugu rights but NV Prasad bring down the price to Rs 5.5 Crores. Mohan Raja who directed Tamil version, will also direct it in Telugu and his remuneration will be more than Rs 5 Crores. After adding all the cost of technician and workers, the budget of the movie will be approx Rs 25 Crores. Actor Arvind Swami will play the role of antagonist. Makers are considering the name of Nayantara, Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha and Shruthi Hassan for the movie but who will be seen in the female lead role is not yet decided. If everything will go accordingly, the movie will go on the floor in November.
VARUN TO TIE THE KNOT WITH
VITHIKA
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ollywood lover boy, Varun Sandesh is getting ready to tie knot. Recently he revealed that very soon he will get marry but with whom he did not reveal, only he informed that his girl friend belongs to film industry. But now it has confirmed that who is that lucky girl who is going to get marry with this lover boy, she is none than Paddanandi Premalo Mari co-star, Vithika Sheru. She has also appeared in few movies like ‘Jhummandi Nadam’ and ‘Prema Ishq Kadhal’ and played supporting roles. She is also a fashion designer. Currently Vithika is busy in Kollywood movies. This year in 2015, they met on a set and fall in love, they have already informed to their parents about their love. According to the latest update very soon Varun will announce the date of engagement.
MAHESH BABU
meets his
OLD GIRL FRIEND A
fter Shahrukh Khan, now it is the turn of actor Varun Dhawan and Dochay actress Kirti Sanon visited to the set of forthcoming Tollywood movie “Brahmotsavam” in which Prince Mahesh Babu is playing the lead role and met with him. Recently they came to Hyderabad to join the set of his forthcoming Bollywood movie “Dilwale” in which Shahrukh Khan and Kajol are playing the lead role. Kirti Sanon has already shared the screen pace with Mahesh Babu in the movie “1: Nenokkadine” under the direction of Sukumar and played the role of love interest.
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BUS STOP DIRECTOR waiting for Car A
fter the success of blockbuster movie “Srimanthudu” Mahesh Babu has gifted new Audi A6 car to Koratla Siva and the worth of car is Rs 50 Lakh. Now it is the turn of Allu Arvind who is planning to gift a car to director Maruthi. His recently released directorial venture “Bhale Bhale Magadivoy” starring Nani and Lavanya Tripathi turned money spinner at the Box office. According to the latest update, Allu Arvind is going to present BMW car to Maruthi. Currently film units are on the success tour in USA, after coming back Maruthi Dasari will get his present.
GOPALA GOPALA WRITER
GETS A BIGGIE! S
ai Madhav Burra, the dialogue writer of blockbuster movie “Gopala Gopala” which was directed by Kishore Kumar Paradasany and released on 10th January 2015 was blockbuster, has been roped for the forthcoming untitled movie of Power Star Pawan Kalyan which will be directed by Dolly. Pawan Kalyan is very impressed with the dialogues of Sai Madhav Burra and he also asked to him for penning the dialogue for “Sardaar Gabbar Singh”, although K.S. Ravindra alias Bobby is a good dialogue writer and this sudden decision which is taken by Pawan is giving shock to the director of the movie. Now Sai Madhav Burra will work with Pawan Kalyan for two more consecutive movies. According to latest update Madhav has become the lucky Muscat of Pawan.
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SAMANTHA WARNED HIM PUBLICLY!
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ctress Samantha who has daring attitude and believe in speaking straight has given warning to actor Nithin Publicly. Because of her daring attitude she has faced lot of trouble earlier. Both Samantha and Nithin are going to share the screen pace for the upcoming movie “A…Aa” which is directed by Trivikram Srinivas. According to the latest update, makers want to shoot the intimacy scene between Samantha
AKHIL GOES
and Nithin and asked them for rehearsal during the pre-production work. Nithin started to tease and passing comments on Sam which was intolerable to her. She warned him publicly,” Mind your own business and don’t cross the limits". Earlier Samantha was not interested to act in the movie because of date problems but when Trivikram convinced her for adjustment, she became ready but now unable to adjust with Nithin.
SHIRTLESS
IN INTRO
SONG!
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kkineni Akhil starrer forthcoming action and romantic family entertainer movie “Akhil:The Power of JUA” is creating waves before its release. According to the Akhil, he is going to appear shirtless in one song but faced lot of trouble because he does not have six packs. To sizzle in song, he has done very hard work to shape his body according to the requirement of song, he has taken extra care
for his diet. He has sacrificed various things that he liked to eat till the completion of song shoot and also avoided drinking water for several hours during shoot. He added that it was very difficult to act in few fight sequences and introduction song. Actress Sayesha Saigal is playing the lead role. The movie is directed by V.V. Vinayak and produced by Nithin whereas music is scored by Anup Rubens.
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Hollywood film
maker praises
Maaya
T
C. KALYAN BAGS
TAMIL RIGHTS
OF AKHIL
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kkineni Akhil debut movie “Akhil:The
Power of JUA” is progressing at brisk pace under the direction of V.V. Vinayak and the makers are planning to release the movie in Tamil version to entertain the audiences. Earlier Mahesh Babu’s Srimanthudu was also released in dubbed version of Tamil and done superb collection. Now it is the turn of Akhil, makers want to cash the craze of Akhil by releasing the movie in Tamil and they are confident that movie will be successful because its released trailer has increased their expectation. Noted Tollywood producer C. Kalyan has acquired the Tamil rights and planning to distribute the movie in a very grand way all over Tamil Nadu. This confirmation is given by C. Kalyan himself during the audio launch of the movie. Actress Sayesha Saigal is playing the lead role. The music is jointly composed by SS Thaman and
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he recently released horror flick “Maya” in Tamil and “Mayuri” in Telugu starring Nayantara and Aari which is directed by Ashwin Saravana is receiving lot of appreciations. Eric England who is American horror director, producer and writer made several Hollywood horror flicks like Hostile Encounter, Madison County, Contracted and Chilling Visions: 5 Senses of Fear etc, was stunned after watching the performance of Nayantara. He said that recently he watched the movie Maya and this type of stunning and hunting movie he never saw, he is very impressed. He praised the acting skills of Nayantara, photography and background music of the movie. He added that the story line and its presentation in the movie is awesome, it is a different type of unique experience for him.
Anup Rubens and it is slated to hit the theaters on 22nd October.
DOUBLE TREAT
ON DUSSEHRA BY
YOUNG Y
TIGER
oung Tiger Jr. NTR starrer forthcoming movie “Nannaku Prematho” is getting ready to release the trailer on the eve of Dussehra. Sukumar is being helm this megaphone and actress Rakul Preet Singh is playing the female lead role. According to the latest update, Jr. NTR’s 26th untitled movie will also be lunched on the same day which is going to be directed by “Mirchi” and “Srimanthudu” fame director Koratla Siva and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. Makers are going to launch the movie on 22nd October on the day of Vijaydashmi. Jr. NTR has wrapped the shoot of Nannaku Prematho in London and on 10th October, will start the next schedule in Spain.
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Will Lawrence
choreograph for
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MAHESH
has no idea! E
arlier Mahesh Babu announced that he will adopt two villages one from Telangana whereas other from Andhra Pradesh. Although the intention of Prince is good but he is not able to come out the conclusion to adapt the village. According to him, first he will adopt Burripalem in Guntur but he does not any idea that which type action he should taken to develop it. Currently he is busy in the shoot of forthcoming movie “Brahmotsavam” under the direction of Srikanth Addala. According to the sources, after announcement, Mahesh has not visited Burripalem till now and he does not have any blue print of this type of development activities. He also asked to his brother in law MP Galla Jayadev to start the planning and take care of this issue because he does not have any idea regarding it. Another actor Prakash Raj who announced to adapt the village after the declaration of Mahesh Babu has started to work, recently he visited to village and interacted with villagers.
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Chiru?
egastar Chiranjeevi is getting ready to shake his legs for upcoming movie “Bruce Lee” in which Megahero Ram Charan and actress Rakul Preet Singh are playing the lead role under the direction of Srinu Vaitla. Chiranjeevi is keen on roping Choreographer Raghava Lawrence for the composing the song. According to Chiru, Raghava is only one of the person who can understand his body movement in compare of new Choreographer. Earlier Lawrence has composed several songs for Chiranjeevi, both are good friends and shares good rapport. Chiru is the first person who brought out the hidden talent of choreography of Raghava and made him successful choreographer. Earlier both have worked together for several movies like Indra, Tagore and Hitler etc.
RAGHAVENDRA RAO TO DIRECT ANOTHER
DIVINE MOVIE
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eteran director K Raghavendra Rao who is famous for making spiritual movies like Sri Manjunatha, Sri Ramadasu, Pandurangadu and Shirdi Sai etc has announced that he is going to make a movie on the historic Kanipakam Temple. On the occasion of Vinayak Chavithi, he visited Kanipakam Varasidhi Vinayaka Temple in Irala Mandal, Chittoor district to grace the ongoing event Kanipakam Brahmotsavalu. Few months back, K Raghavendra Rao was busy in the pre production activities of his upcoming movie which is based on Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam, according to the latest update, he wants to rope King Nagarjuna for this role.
Mega heroes COMPETE FOR
Chiru’s movie M
egastar Chiranjeevi's old blockbuster movie “Gang Leader” which was directed by Vijaya Bapineedu in which Vijayashanthi played the lead role is now creating sensation. Gang Leader made Chiranjeevi star in one night and his way of dialogue delivery attracted to the audiences. Now Chiranjeevi wants that his son Ram Charan play the role of him in its remake. He also added that he will be perfect, only he is the person who can do justices to his father’s expectation. On the other side, another mega hero Sai Dharam Tej is also planning to remake the “Gang Leader”. We have to wait and watch that who will get the opportunity to act in its remake.
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The trailer of Akhil:The Power of JUA superb!
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inally the wait has over, the much awaited trailer of forthcoming action and romantic entertainer movie “Akhil:The Power of JUA” has out which is superb. The release 1.51 sec theatrical Trailer features action, romance, song, comedy everything which is important to make a movie successful. It is story of Zua tribe that lives near the equator of Africa in which Akhil helps them to solve a bigger problem. The trailer starts from forest and dark brown colour ball and few Tribesmen are following to Akhil which has sun symbol on his hand. On the other side, the entry of hot diva Sayesha Saigal in the scenes, the dance move of Akhil is awesome, his body languages and way of dialogue delivery are grabbing several eyeballs. In one scene Sayesha gives kisses to Akhil on cheeks and the chemistry between Akhil and Sayesh have come out interestingly. The background music which is scored by S. Thaman and Anup Rubens are melodious. The movie is directed by V.V. Vinayak and produced by produced by actor Nithin and his father Sudhakar Reddy on Sresht Movies banner.
Fitness secret of
Mantra actress J
yothi Lakshmi and Mantra actress Charmee Kaur who is famous for her glamour and curve has recently shed her weight, her new hot look is giving surprise to everyone. According to Charmee, She is regularly used to go gym and believes in exercise. She is cycling for 10 to 15 kilometer to burn her calories, which help in reduction of weight. She added that she is habituated for cycling on the hilly areas of Hyderabad and during cycling, the cool breeze gives nice feeling to her face. Currently she is busy in her Kollywood movie “10 Endrathukulla“ under the direction of Vijay Milton in which Vikram is playing the lead role.
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andamuri Kalyan Ram starrer forthcoming movie “Sher" has completed the shoot under the direction of Mallikarjun. Currently movie is in post production stage. Kalyan Ram, who is facing lot of problem because of his recently released production venture “Kick 2”, has lot of expectation with action and entertainer movie “Sher”. Actress Sonal Chauchan is playing the role of interest whereas Moroccan actress Nora Fathei is appearing in the role of cameo. Vikramjeet Virk, Mukesh Rishi and Brahmanandam are playing the important role. Komara Venkatesh is producing the movie and music is scored by Thaman. It is scheduled to hit the theaters on 30th October throughout the world. They are going to release the audio of the movie on 10th October in a very grand manner in Hyderabad.
SHER IN
DUSSEHRA
RACE!
Kajal’s opinion on R
ecently actress Kajal Aggarwal has given bold statement on a very hot topic live-in-relation which is creating lot of buzz. She has given positive responses and according to her, there is nothing wrong in it. We are mature and have ability to take their own decision. If there is proper understanding between them, there will not arise any complications and problems in their life. She also added that she is not against of tradition and culture of India but freedom should get to them to choose the right choice. Kajal said that she does not have any this type of relation with anyone and happily living with her parents but not against of live in relation. It is not legal in India, but in big cities and metro it has become common. If the relation is strong then it will extend as marriage otherwise will break after few days.
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live in relation
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ontroversial film maker Ram Gopal Varma is not only famous for his controversial tweet but also popular for the hunt of hot beauties. Now his one of hot beauty who is none other than Tisca Chopra is praising Mega hero Ram Charan and said that she does not usually watch Tollywood movies but watched Zanjeer and is very impressed with the personality of Ram Charan and his performance. Tisca has been roped for forthcoming movie “BruceLee- The Fighter” under the direction of Srinu Vaitla in which Ram Charan and actress Rakul Preet Singh is playing the lead role whereas Megastar Chiranjeevi will be seen in the role of cameo. Tisca is playing the role of strong, wealthy and stylish woman in the movie. She will be staying in Hyderabad for 4-5 days and will complete the shoot of her part. Currently Tisca is busy in upcoming bilingual psychological-romantic Hindi movie “Secret” and in Telugu “Mogali Puvvu” in which Sachiin Joshi, Kainaat Arora and Meera Chopra are playing important role.
RAM CHARAN
to romance
tisca chopra?
Y
Chaitu to romance
oung actor Naga Chaitanya is getting ready to romance with golden beauty Shruthi Hassan for his forthcoming movie which is remake of superhit Malayalam movie “Premam” under the direction of Chandu Mondeti. Earlier makers planned to cast Parineeti Chopra but because of dates problem she did not sign the movie. Now Makers are considering the name of Shruthi Hassan to play the key role. The official confirmation is awaited. Actress Anupama Parameswaran who has acted in its original version will also act in Telugu remake. Currently Naga Chaitanya is busy in his forthcoming movie “Saahasam Swasaga Saagipo” under the direction of Gautam Menon.
Prince’s actress?
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NITHYA in Mani Ratnam's NEXT A
SHAHRUKH
MEETS MAHESH BABU
B
ollywood King Shahrukh Khan visited on the
ctress Nithya Menon has been roped for upcoming movie “Komali” under the direction of Mani Ratnam in which actor Karthi and Dulquer Salmaan are playing the lead role. Makers have finalized one lead actress Keerthi Suresh whereas Nithya will play the role of second actress. It is the second time when Nithya is going to team up with Mani Ratnam, earlier both have worked together for hit movie “Ok Bangaram”. The movie will go on the floor by the end of end of this year. Currently Nithya is waiting for the release of her forthcoming epic 3D movie “Rudramadevi” in which Anushka is playing the lead role.
Krorepathi.
He shared his feeling on social
set of forthcoming movie “Brahmotsavam” and met Tollywood Prince Mahesh Babu in
networking sites and tweeted,” It was a pleasure meeting @iamsrk on our Brahmotsavam sets
Ramoji Film City. SRK also met Namrata Shirodkar, wife of Mahesh and son Gautham. He spends his quality time and interacts with other people on the set. From a long time Shahrukh wants to interact Mahesh Babu because earlier he has seen his craze during the Kaun Banayga
today. The entire cast and crew were thrilled.. Thanks Sir.. Humbled :)”. Shahrkhun came to Hyderabad for the shoot of his forthcoming movie “Dilwale” which is directed by Rohit Shetty in which Kajol, Varun Dhawan and Kirti Sanon are playing the lead role.
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Balayya’s Ganesh song tune copied or Inspired?
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n the eve of Ganesh Chavithi, makers of Dictator has launched Ganesh song “Gam Gam Ganesha” which is creating lot of buzz and now everywhere the song is being heard in Ganesh Pandal. The music is scored by Thaman. But this song has similar tune of 'Selfie Le Le Re' song of Bollywood blockbuster movie “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” in which Salman Khan played the lead role. The movie “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” is distributed by Eros International which is now producing Balakrishna’s Dictator. It is not yet clear that Thaman has copied the tune with the permission of producers or not. But he has criticized several times for copying the tunes from other movies.
Kamal Hassan turns makeup artist K amal Hassan starrer forthcoming bilingual movie “Cheekati Rajyam” is getting ready to hit the theaters very soon. Actress Trisha is playing the lead role. The movie is directed by Rajesh M Selva and produced by by Raaj Kamal Films International and Sri Gokulam Movies. Actor Prakash Raj, Asha Sarath, Kishore and Jagan are playing the important role in the movie. Recently makers revealed a secret of the movie, one day when Trisha and Prakash Raj joined the set, film makers forgot to inform makeup artist to apply prosthetic make up for Trisha and Prakash Raj. After realization, they contacted to Kamal Hassan, just Kamal came to the set and tuned as makeup artist. He spend half day and applied makeup for them. Kamal is a multitalented personality of south Indian Film industry who is always ready to do anything to make the movie best. The makers have completed the shoot of the movie in short time period which is 40 days only and Kamal is going to get Rs 30 Crores as remuneration.
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Ramya Krishnan becomes mother A
MARUTHI reveals his dream projects
fter receiving lot of appreciations by her powerful role of Shivagami from recently released movie “Baahubali:The Beginning”, actress Ramya Krishnan is now getting ready for her next forthcoming movie in which she will be seen in the role of mother of cricketer turned actor Sreesanth. It is a multilingual movie which will be released in four languages Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam. Ramya will play the role of mother and will turn out to be cricket coach who teaches him about the cricket during his childhood. When makers contacted to Ramya and narrated the script, immediate she gave her nod for the movie because according to her, the script is very impressive. In this movie she will not be seen like tradition mother but as modern mother who behaves friendly to his son. Who will play the female lead role is not yet decided. According to the latest update, the story of the movie is very close with the story of Sreesanth. Sana Yadi is going to helm this megaphone whereas the story is provided by BVS Prakash.
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aruthi who is enjoying the success of his recently released movie “Bhale Bhale Magadivoy” in which Nani and Lananya Tripathi played the lead role, revealed his dream project that he wants to direct a movie for Power star Pawan Kalyan and Superstar Prince Mahesh Babu. He added that scripts are ready for them, only he is waiting for their green signal. Currently Mahesh Babu is busy in his forthcoming movie “Brahmotsavam” under the direction of Srikanth Addala and Pawan Kalyan is busy in “Sardaar Gabbar Singh” which is directed by K.S. Ravindra. When both Mahesh and Pawan will free from their prior commitment then it will be decided whether they are ready to act in his directorial venture or not.
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Its entry time of Akhil in Bollywood! A
ctor Akhil starrer forthcoming action and entertainer movie “Akhil:The Power of JUA” is progressing at brisk pace under the direction of V. V. Vinayak and currently makers are busy in the canning of introduction song. According to the latest update, noted Bollywood film maker Karan Johar who distributed S.S.Rajamouli’s blockbuster movie Baahubali in Hindi version, willing to remake Akhil’s movie in Hindi. Now it will be decided after the release of movie “Akhil:The Power of JUA” if it is hit at the box office, will remake in Hindi and Akhil will get entry in North Indian film market. Earlier number of actors and actresses from South tried their luck in Bollywood but only few like Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan and Nagarjuna got success. Akhil who has signed several popular brands like Titan watches, Mountain Dew soft drink and Karbonn mobiles will get entry very soon in Bollywood.
Ravi Teja's
manifesto to M
Producers
ass Maharaja Ravi Teja’s starrer recently
released movie “Kick 2” is bombed at the box office and the film makers who are approaching to Ravi Teja, they are ready to pay less amount to him, Ravi Teja is not ready to work with less remuneration. According to latest update, instead of taking less amount, Ravi Teja has come up with new proposal for the producers. According to it, producers will pay only half remuneration during the shoot and remaining after the release of the movie but not immediate, after the finalization of hit. If the movie becomes hit, Ravi Teja will get 20% of the profits from the producers. And one more condition is there, the producer will have to complete the movie in six month, if they become fail to complete the target in given time period and it delays, they will have to pay full amount to him.
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Nagarjuna K
despondent over
ing Nagarjuna is very upset because of his forthcoming movie “Soggade Chinni Nayana” which is directed by Kalyan Krishna. On the occasion of Nag’s birthday makers released it teaser which received superb responses. According to Nagarjuna, he roped experienced writer to make few changes in the script and decided to reshoot few scenes of the movie. That is the main reason of delay in wrapping up it. Earlier when Kalyan narrated the script, Nag was very happy and excited but now he felt that second half of the script is very slow and again he called the writer to make changes in the script. Currently Nagarjuna is busy in the shoot of multistarrer movie “Oopiri” in which Karthi and Tamanna are playing the lead role. After completion of Oopiri, again he will rejoin the set of Soggade Chinni Nayanaa for the re shoot of few scenes. Nag is appearing dual avatar of father and son and two actresses Lavanya Tripathi and Ramya Krishnan are playing the lead roles.
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Koratala Siva caught in copy
allegations
K
oratala Siva who received lot of applause because of his recently released blockbuster movie “Srimanthudu” in which Prince Mahesh Babu and Shruthi Hassan played the lead role is facing the copy allegations. According to latest update, a person named Sarath has claimed that the story which is used in Srimanthudu is written by him and it was published as serial in Swathi Weekly magazine and the title of the serial
was Chachhentha Prema. He also wanted to make movie by using the same story for Nara Rohit. But Koratala Siva used his story for his movie “Srimanthudu”. The movie is running successfully at the box office and receiving lot of appreciation because of its powerful content and performance of Mahesh Babu.
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Chiranjeevi role in BruceLee revealed!
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he much awaited forthcoming movie “BruceLee” in which Megastar Chiranjeevi is getting ready to make his presence for 15 minutes is creating lot of buzz. According to the latest update, his role in the movie has been revealed. He will help Ram Charan to save the life of his love Rakul Preet Singh. In one scene, when villain kidnapped Rakul preet Singh and Ram Charan’s reel father Rao Ramesh and keeps two different locations, throw a challenge to Ram Charan to save them but he is not able to take the decision to whom he save, then Chiranjeevi will make his presence and help Ram Charan. Chiru decides to save the life of Rakul and sends Cherry to save his father Rao Ramesh. Chiranjeevi will also involve in fight sequences during the saving of Rakul Preet Singh. Very soon he will join the set of Srinu Vaitla.
Has Krish swindled Cherry? A
ctor Ram Charan who is busy in his forthcoming movie “BruceLee” under the direction of Srinu Vaitla, earlier asked to director Krish to arrange script for him. According to Ram Charan, Krish narrated the half script to him but never narrated the second half, when again Ram Charan asked, Krish started to avoid him. Now Ram Charan is thinking the Kanche is the same story which was half narrated by Krish, its mean Krish cheated him. Cherry added, if he found that he is cheated by Krish, he will see him in future. Currently he is waiting for the release of Kanche, after watching the movie it will be decided that it is the same story or not. He said that he never asked to any big director like Rajamouli or VV Vinayak to direct the movie for him, Krish is only one person to whom he is asking for a strong story from past 4 years.
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Nani hikes remuneration!
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ctor Nani who is enjoying the success of his recently released movie “Bhale Bhale Magadivoy” has hiked his remuneration. According to the latest news, Nani has increased his price Rs. 2.25 Crores. Now it has become common in the film industry to increase the price of remuneration after the success of movie. After Baahubali and Srimanthudu, Nani’s Bhale Bhale Magadivoy is the third movie of Tollywood which is receiving applause at international level.
Kamasutra
in Telugu! O
scar nominated ancient erotic movie “Kamasutra” which is directed by Mira Nair and made in 1996 is getting ready to hit the theaters in Telugu version very soon. Earlier it was banned by the censor boards in India because of the erotic scenes that contained heterosexual as well as homosexual elements, even now the censor board and government are thinking that the movie is not suitable for Indian audiences because of number of love making scenes. This ancient historic story is written by Vatsayana. After the ban, director Mira Nair moved to the Supreme Court and finally got the permission to release the movie in 1997 with several cuts. The movie was protested by religious and woman’s group. Now after 18 years the hot erotic Kamasutra is going to release in Telugu. The movie is based on the story of two girls who came from different social classes.
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PRABHAS TO BECOME HIGHEST PAID ACTOR
IN TOLLYWOOD!
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outh Indian film industry are releasing more than 500 movies in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam every year. Makers are spending approximately Rs 1000 Crores on their movies in which 50% amount are taken by actor and actress . Tollywood film industry is one of the highest movie markets in India and Telugu movies are doing superb collections not only in India but also at International level. The success of the movie is also depends on the popularity of actors and it the main reason that few actors are increasing their remunerations. The remuneration in Crores for actors have become common in film industry. Superstar Rajinkanth is the highest paid actor of South Indian film industry and he takes Rs 30 Crores as remuneration. Superstar Mahesh Babu is coming after Rajini who charged Rs 20 Crores for Aagadu and Pawan Kalyan is also charging Rs 20 Crores for Sardaar . Mega hero Ram Charan, Jr. NTR and Stylish star Allu Arjun takes Rs 10-15 Crores as remunerations. Now one more actor of Tollywood is demanding huge
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amount as remuneration who is none other than Baahubali star Prabhas. After releasing the movie, he has become well known face of International market. According to the sources, He asked Rs. 30 Crores as remuneration for upcoming movie “Baahubali:The Conclusion” whereas he took Rs 14 Crores for Baahubali 1.
ASURA ACTOR
ON SIGNING A
SPREE
ctor Nara Rohit is on signing spree. Recently he has been roped for two untitled forthcoming movies, one will be directed by Oohalu Gusagusalade fame director. Avasarala Srinivas whereas second will be directed by Pradeep, it is his first directorial venture. Both movies will be produced by producer Sai Korrapati under the banner of Vaarahi Chalana Chitram banner and these movies are going to be launch on 17th September tomorrow on the eve of Vinayak Chavithi. Actor Nara Rohit is also planning to produce few movies under his own banner Aran Media Works, earlier he produced movie “Asura” under his own banner which received decent responses at the box office. Currently he is busy in his forthcoming movie “Shankara” in which Regina Cassandra is playing the lead role.
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irector Sukumar who is getting ready to test his luck in the field of production and his first production venture Kumari 21 F has released its first look poster, declared as copied. It is not the first movie which is facing this problem, earlier Baahuabli, Akhil and Sardaar Gabbar Singh also faced same situation and now it is the turn of Sukumar's Kumari 21F. According to the latest update, the cover page of a Russian album "Femme ... Femmes!" ThÊatre National de Chaillot poster has the same look as the first look of Sukumar’s movie. Both poster resemblances, in which pink lips of woman are showcased. Actress Heba Patel and Raj Tarun are playing the lead role. The movie is directed by Surya Pratap Palnati and the music is scored by sensational music composer Devi Sri Prasad.
KUMARI 21 F FIRST LOOKS COPIED OR INSPIRED?
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Pawan’s cinematographer P walks out! awan Kalyan's most awaited action and family entertainer forthcoming movie “Sardaar Gabbar Singh” has hit troubled with cinematographer Jayanan Vincent walk out of movie. After the actress Anisha Ambrose, now it is the turn of Cinematographer Jayanan Vincent who has worked for several superhit movies like Gopala Gopala, Power, Balupu, Gabbar Singh and Badri etc has walked out of the set of forthcoming much awaited movie “Sardaar Gabbar Singh”. According to the latest update, there was some ego problem between the director of the movie K.S. Ravindra alias Bobby and Jayanan. Bobby was hurt and he informed to Pawan that he does not want to Jayanan back on the set. Power Star Pawan Kalyan who is playing the lead role, has approached noted cinematographer Arthur A Wilson who is famous for Kollywood movie but also worked as cinematographer for few Telugu movies like Simha and Dammu. He is going to join the set of Sardaar from today.
AP CM Naidu appreciates
Mahesh Babu
T
he recently released movie “Srimanthudu” which has created lot of buzz and stands at second position after Baahubali is receiving lot of applause and running successfully at the theaters. Now it is the turn of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu who watched the movie on 13th September Sunday, praised the content of the movie. After watching the movie Srimanthudu he shared his feeling on social networking sites. He tweeted,” Watched #Srimanthudu @urstrulyMahesh. Great movie on giving back to society. Glad that the
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message reflects 'Smart Village Smart Ward'. The movie has received lot of appreciations from number of politicians likes Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu, MP Ram Mohan Naidu, MP Murali Mohan and Telangana IT Minister KT Rama Rao others. According to the sources, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasehkhar Rao will also watch the movie after coming back to Hyderabad from China.
VIJAYENDRA PRASAD’S
next
SEX COMEDY A
Mahesh break
not interested to
fter the two blockbuster movies “Baahubali” and “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” veteran writer K.V. Vijayendra Prasad is planning for another script and this time he is going to entertain the audiences by sex comedy movie. He has written a story which is based on a college going teenage who is eager to lose her virginity. For this untitled movie Vijayendra Prasad is planning to rope new face and he is not interested to work with any stars for his sexcom.
16 years
record T
oday Superstar Mahesh Babu has clarified that he is not going to break his own 16 years old record of not to act in any remake movie. He said that he will not act in remake of blockbuster movie “Thani Oruvan". He watched the movie only for curiosity because everyone were praising the movie and after watching it he is very impressed with director Mohan Raja and performance of Jayam Ravi. He added that the content of the movie is superb but he is not interested in its remake. If Mahesh is not ready to become the part of remake of Thano Ovuvan then the door of the movie is open for Ram Charan.
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RGV
TO DIRECT SEQUEL OF
SHIVA
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KORATALA ON THE VERGE OF
ontroversial film maker Ram Gopal Varma is getting ready to make the sequel of superhit movie “Shiva” which was released in 1989 in which King Nagarjuna and Amala played the lead role. The movie was blockbuster and King Nag turned into star overnight. Last year both RGV and Nag announced the rerelease date of movie Shiva in 3D and analog sound but postponed it. Now Nagarjuna is requesting to make the sequel of Shiva and wants to rope his wife Amala and his two sons Naga Chaitanya and Akkineni Akhil. The movie revolves around the politics of students and local mafia backdrop. The sequel of Siva will be produced by Akkineni family under their own production house.
ENORMOUS DEAL
K
oratala Siva who has delivered two blockbuster movies “Mirchi” which was superhit in the career of Rebel Star Prabhas and recently released movie “Srimanthudu” which is biggest hit of Superstar Mahesh Babu and the movie became popular at the international level, is getting ready to deliver his next directorial venture in which Jr. NTR will play the lead role and it will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers. According to the sources, makers are planning to spend Rs 20-30 Crores for the movie and it will be launch in December. The regular shoot of the movie will start after Sankranthi and it will hit the theaters in June
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2017. Currently Young Tiger Jr. NTR is busy in his forthcoming movie “Nannaku Prematho” which is progressing in London.
RASHMI
as and in
CHARUSEELA
J
Rajamouli obtrudes DEADLINE FOR
abardasth fame Rashmi Gautham will be seen in the role of Charuseela in her forthcoming movie of same title “Charuseela” in which Jaswanth, Rajeev Kanakala and Brahmanandam are playing the important role. Srinivas Uyyuru is going to helm this megaphone. The regular shoot of the movie will start from 14th September and will continue till completion in Hyderabad and Araku. Makers want to complete the shoot in one schedule. Jayasri Apparao will produce the movie under the banner of Jyothsna films banner.
BAAHUBALI 2
S
.S. Rajamouli who is on ninth cloud after the release of highest grosser Tollywood movie “Baahubali:The Beginning” is planning to start the shoot of its second part “Baahubali:The Conclusion”. He has imposed deadline to complete the shoot within 4 month although its first part has taken to wrap the shoot three and half years. His earlier blockbuster movie “Magadheera” and “Eega” took 2 years. Already Baahuabli 2 has completed 40% of the shoot which includes war sequences and few important scenes, so he will take less time to wrap it. Rajamouli is spending lot of time on the script and the training of actors. He is not ready to leave any stone to make the movie blockbuster. According to him, every actor should involve in the practices of horse riding and sword fighting because movie has lot of war sequences, he believes in quality product for that he is ready to re shoot the scenes for several times.
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SAI DARAM TEJ’S
next
Supreme Ac/Dts
Y
oung actor Sai Draharm Tej starrer forthcoming movie “Subramanyam For Sale” is gearing up for a grand release on 24th September. The movie is produced by Dil Raju. According to the latest update, Sai Dharam Tej has been roped for upcoming movie under the direction of Anil Ravipudi and the title of the movie is considered as “Supreme Ac/ Dts” and Dil Raju will produce the movie. The official confirmation is awaited. Recently he has registered three titles of the movie which are creating lot of buzz.
NANI’S POPULARITY
CHALLENGES TO
MEGA HERO
A
ctor Nani is on the ninth cloud after the success of his blockbuster movie “Bhale Bhale Magadivoy” which is doing awesome collections at the box office and has crossed 1 Million dollar mark in US. After Eega , it is the second hit movie of Nani’s carrer. The increased popularity of Nani is increasing the pressure on Mega hero Ram Charan. Although Ram charan’s Magadheera was blockbuster but it could not cross the 1 Million dollar mark in US. A number of Tollywood stars like Rebel Star Prabhas, Stylish Star Allu Arjun, Power star Pawan Kalyan, Superstar Mahesh Babu, Young Tiger Jr. NTR have managed 1 million dollar in US. Now all eyes are waiting to watch the response of Ram Charan’s forthcoming movie “BruceLee” at the theaters whether it will cross this mark or not. Nani’s popularity is additional pressure on Ram Charan to prove his ability in International market.
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DIFFERENT LOVE
SAGA
R
this time!
ecently Trivikram Srinivas has announced the title of his forthcoming movie “A… Aa” with a tag line 'Anasuya Ramalingam Versus Anand Vihari' in which he roped Nithin, Samantha and Malayalam beauty Anupama Parameswaran. He is planning to complete the movie in 3 months. According to him, it is a romantic story but he wants to show the difference between Love and Lust. It is not an experimental but a challenging movie for him. The movie will go on the floor in the end of September and will release on the occasion of Pongal. Samantha will share the screen space with Nithin first time. Radha Krishna on Harika and Haasini Productions, who produced S/O Satyamurthy and Julayi with Trivikram earlier whereas Anirudh is composing the music.
PRABHAS TUV300 LOOK OUT!
A
fter the success of Blockbuster movie “Baahubali”, Rebel star Prabhas has become the heartthrob of Tollywood film industry and singed his first endorsement Mahindra TUV 300, the SUV. The shoot has completed in which management of Mahindra have roped Bollywood noted action director Parvez Shaikh as stunt master and Prabhas has given high octane action sequences. They have released its first look which is creating lot of buzz. The commercial ad will be aired on the TV very soon. On poster he appeared in stylish standing pose with tag lines "Tough to the core" and "Tough is what tough does" which is attracting to the audiences. Very soon Prabhas will join the set of his forthcoming movie “Baahubali:The conclusion” from November.
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Pawan
donated 3 Lakh for flexies issue P ower Star Pawan Kalyan has voluntary donated Rs 3 Lakh for the loss which is done by his and Prabhas’s fans. Recently, Bhimavaram town has turned into battle field for the fans of Power Star Pawan Kalyan and Rebel Star Prabhas. Pawan called to his fans and asked not to involve in such type of fighting. He also donated Rs 3 Lakh for the loss which has done during the fans war, they damaged few shops and also government furniture. Pawan has number of fans and his humanitarian nature makes him more popular among fans. Bhimavaram SI and other official are appreciating this effort of Power Star.
Rana and Trisha spotted at
midnight!
T
he old love bird of Tollywood, Rana Daggubati and Trisha Krishnan were spotted together at Hyderabad heritage Charminar at midnight 12 o’clock recently. Trisha came to city for the promotion of her forthcoming movie “Nayaki” and attended the Press Meet, after attending the press meet both Rana and Trisha spotted. After the engagement with Varun Manian, Trisha refuted the rumour
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of relation with Rana but engagement did not reach to marriage. According to latest both have spotted several times with each others. First time both were spotted together at New Year's bash in Goa and after this various times in Chennai and Hyderabad during shoot. They were seen together at Manchu Manoj's sangeet ceremony in Hyderabad and also to spending quality time with each other during ‘Baahubali’ success at SIIMA 2015 at Dubai. According to them, because of media they cannot stop their relation. They feel comfortable with each other and are only good friend. Last week they were spotted at their common friends’ birthday bash in Hyderabad.
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fter the blockbuster movie "Bhale Bhale Magadivoyi", actor Nani is getting ready to join the set of his forthcoming untitled movie under the direction of Hanu Raghavapudi for 14 Reels Entertainment banner. After the completion of this movie, Nani will join the set of his next forthcoming untitled movie which is going to be directed by Mohan Krishna Indraganti. Makers has roped "Beeruva" fame actress Surabhi to play the female lead role. It is the second time when Nani and Mohan Krishna Indraganti are going to team up. Earlier both have worked together for "Ashta Chemma" in 2008.
NANI
TO ROMANCE Beeruva's Actress