Jyothika, wife of Tamil star Suriya, who is on a long hiatus, is all set to kick start her second innings. Jyothika will be playing the titular role in upcoming Tamil film which in turn is a remake of Malayalam blockbuster ‘How Old Are You’. Billed to be a lady-oriented movie, the original has actress Manju playing the lead and Jyothika is going to reprise in the Tamil version.

Roshan Andrews, who directed original film, is going to wield the megaphone for Tamil remake as well. The yet-to-be-titled film will go onto floors shortly. Jyothika who has been missing in action for seven-long years is returning to action. This is certainly a good news for all the fans of Chandramukhi star.

If the latest reports are anything to go by, Super Star Mahesh Babu is the highest paid actor in Telugu film industry. Mahesh is apparently charging a bomb for his up next film, to be produced by V. Anand Prasad of Bhavya Creations, which makes Mahesh the numer uno star with highest remuneration. Buzz is that Mahesh is getting a fat pay cheque of Rs 18 Crore for this untitled film.

Sources in the know say that already producer Anand Prasad has paid Rs 8 Crore in advance to the star to book his dates. The movie will go onto floors only after Mahesh wraps up his next commitment, directed by Koratala Siva. We hear that a star director is going to do this project and his name is presently kept under wraps.

Till far, Mahesh used to charge Rs 14 Crore on par with his peer Pawan Kalyan. Recently, Pawan too hiked his pay after Attarintiki Daaredi and allegedly charging Rs 15 Crore for just 22 days for his upcoming film Gopala Gopala. Looks like Mahesh Babu and Pawan Kalyan are racing ahead towards remunerations of B-town stars.

It was June 6, 1990. The Telugu dubbing version of bollywood’s then industry hit movie ‘Myne Pyaar Kiya’, ‘prema pavuralu’ was released across the AP. Audiences had no good knowledge with the sensation created by ‘Myne Pyaar Kiya’ then. When they watched the movie for the first time in theaters, they felt there was a kind of magnetism in the movie. Having been captivated, they repeatedly watched the movie.But then, what made them watching the movie so many times?

It was due to Bhagyasri, the female lead of the film, movie lovers thronged to the theaters and watched it innumerable times.As such, Bhagyasri turned out to be the heartthrob of the youth then. Apart from Bhagyasri, Salman Khan’s stylish looks and romantic performance were quite apt for the movie’s genre. Above all, the music scored by Raamlaxman was quite melodious. All the songs of the movie went on great hits and they made the movie a musical hit. The makers of the movie said Telugu version’s songs of the movie had come out extremely well rather original Hindi version and the difference was made with Chitra, who, with her young, sweet and melodious voice sung the songs superbly along with SP Balasubrahmanyam. The trend of family drama mixing in romantic concept was first started with ‘Myne Pyaar Kiya’. Later, this trend was followed by many bollywood and tollywood movies such as, ‘Hum Apke Hain Kaun’, ‘Dilwale Dulhaniyan Lejayenge’,’Ninne Pelladutha’, ‘Murari’,’Preminchukundam Raa’, ‘Premante Ideraa’,’Nuvvu Naaku Nachchav’,’Kalisundam Raa’ etc. Following is the list of the songs of the movie.

* NAALO NENOO

* AMMAY NENOO ABBAY NUVVOO

* O PAVURAMAA

* SAAYAM SANDHYA VELAYYINDEE

* ANTHYAKSHARI SONG

* NEE JATHA LEKHAA PICHCHIDI KAADAA

* MALLIKAVAA RANGAVALLIVAA VARALU CHINDE ACHCHARA KANNEVA

* NAA CHELIKE NENE MANASICHCHANU KAADAA

* NUVVE NAKU LOKAM NUVVE NAAKU PRANAM

It is a known news that Power Star Pawan Kalyan is dong the role of lord Krishna in ‘Gopala Gopala’. Mega Power Star Ram Charan’s ‘Govinhudu Andarivadele’ and new mega hero Varun Tej’s ‘Mukunda’ are also other names of lord Krishna.

If the buzz from inside sources is to be believed another top hero too, joins the bandwagon of ‘Krishna’ titles club. As we know, Prince Mahesh and director Koratala Siva’s new movie was launched on August 11. The makers are reportedly contemplating to confirm the title ‘kannayya’ for the movie. ‘kannayya’ is the another name of lord Krishna. As such, Mahesh’s new movie’s title looks similar to the titles of the latest ventures of mega ventures. Incidentally, Mahesh has earlier done ‘Murari’ in the combo of Krishna Vamsi, which is also another title of lord Krishna.

Darshakendrudu K Raghavendra Rao’s ‘Soundarya Lahari’ celebrity talk TV show has become a huge hit on small screen. As of now, many celebrities have shared their opinions in this program. Megastar Chiranjeevi’s special show will also be telecasted very soon. Grapevne is that Prince mahesh babu will be appearing in the show very soon. Let’s wait for an official announcement from the actor’s close aides.

Mahesh’s upcoming film ‘Aagadu’ is in the final leg of shoot now. The audio launch of the movie will be held on 28th August while the movie is being planned for 25th of September, as per our sources. Milky beauty Tamannah is romancing with Mahesh in this action comedy. Srinu Vaitla is directing the movie on 14 Reels Entertainment.

First Telugu cinema, ‘Bhaktha Prahlada’ was released in the year, 1932. Three years later, in the year 1935, the debut film of tollywood’s first number one comedy artist, relangi’s ‘Srikrishna Tulabharam’ was released. relangi was mostly known for his terrific comic timing and hilarious characters in his movies. He was the best comedian in the golden era of tollywood. Though relangi Venkatramaiah was born at Ravulapalem village of East Godavari, he was grown up in Kakinada, the head quarters of East Godavari. He was the member of Young Men’s Happy Club of Kakinada then.

Some of the songs which were shot on relangi were great hits and they are, ” KASEEKI POYANU RAMA HAREE”( APPUCHESIPAPPUKOODU), SARADA SARADA SIGARETTOO”( RAMUDU BHEEMUDU), “BHALE CHANCE LE”( ILLARIKAM) etc. relangi, himself, sang some songs and they are, ” VINAVE BAALA NAA PREMA GOLAA”( PATHALABHAIRAVI), “DHARMAM CHEY BAABU( MISSAMMA etc. relangi was last seen in ‘Ganga-Manga’ which was released in 1973. relangi was honoured with Padmasri Award by the Government of India in 1970. He breathed his last on November 26, 1975 at the age of 65 in Tadepalligudem.

All the fans of Mega, Nandamuri and Ghattamaneni’s families have been excited with the releases of their heroes’ upcoming films. NTR’s ‘Rabhasa’ is slated for release on August, 29. Prince Mahesh’s ‘Aagadu’ is hitting the screens on September 25 while Mega Power Star Ram Charan’s ‘Govindhudu Andarivadele’ is releasing on 1st of October.

It is a known news that Stylish Star Allu Arjun’s blockbuster movie ‘race gurram’ collected the share of Rs.61 crores which include Malayalam version of the movie. Now the point is that which hero among the above trio would cross ‘race gurram’s collections. Mega fans are hoping that ‘GAV’ will not only break ‘RG’, but also sets industry records. Mahesh and NTR’s fans are also wishing the same. But then, who will finally emerge as the real winner? Curtains will soon be raised for this interesting battle.

Actress regina shocked the gathering and the TV viewers during the audio launch of Mass Maharaja’s ‘Power’. The reason for their shock was due to the different style of designer sari worn by regina. Besides, her big and round red mark on her forehead made many people getting surprised. On the whole, that designer sari made her looking like as if she were in her 30s.

Looks like the makers of the movie might have understood that the people would misunderstand regina would be seen in the same getup throughout the movie. Finally, they appeared to have taken a sensible decision of releasing some hot pics of regina from the movie. regina looked stunning and hot in the latest pics of ‘Power’. Meanwhile, ‘Power’ has generated good buzz among the movie buffs. The movie is slated for release in the month of September.

Meira Jasmine, who recently tied the knot with Dubai-based software professional Anil John Titus, seems to be in comeback mode. She is playing a significant role in upcoming Tamil film Vignani. And she is busy promoting the film.

Ask her what provoked her to return to limelight post marriage? Meira replied, “The role in Vignani has a lot of scope to showcase my acting prowess. I’m eagerly waiting for the movie release and hence promoting the film”. Meira said that she is open to continue acting provided she gets “good” roles. However, Meira refused to comment on recent controversy over her marriage as registration officials denied to register her wedding with Anil John citing few objections. Meira remained mum and shunned to comment on happenings in her personal life.

Meira is noted for her role in Pawan Kalyan’s Gudumba Shankar and Ravi Teja’s Bhadra. Wish she will enthrall Telugu audiences like before.

Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja is one man who has humongous fan base across all sections of audience and needless to say that he holds the pulse of mass audience. Going by latest reports, Ravi Teja’s forthcoming film Power has been sold out for record price of Rs 9 Crore in Nizam area alone. Producer Dil Raju has bagged the theatrical rights of the film for Nizam. This is said to be highest price for Nizam area in Ravi Teja’s career. And negotiations for other areas are underway.

Already, the teaser and audio has got tremendous response. Starring Hansika and Regina Cassandra, the movie is being directed by first-timer Bobby (KS Ravindra) who penned films like Balupu. Ravi Teja will be seen in a full-time cop role in the film.

‘Being a top producer’s son, a star hero and with money, I struggled to produce this short-film. It’s no joke. Now I understood the hard work these short film makers are putting in’, said Allu Arjun, at the press meet of ‘I Am That Change’, a short film produced by Bunny and directed by Sukumar.

‘Passion in heart, concept in mind and camera in hand are the only infrastructure those short filmmakers have. I sincerely bow down to their passion’, Bunny stressed, praising the community of short film makers. Coming to his short film, he says, ‘I wanted to do something for society from a while, but never had an idea. Sukumar has come with this concept and we have shot it in two days. If we glance at freedom fighters have done to our nation, my contribution is nothing’. The leading star hero expressed the need for every youth to do something for the nation and praised his cast and crew who charged nothing or peanuts to work on this short.

Director Sukumar too felt excited for directing this short film, as he says that social-service oriented non-profitable flicks always excite him. This short film will be screened in theatres across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on August 15th, while chances are there it will be aired on TV too.

India’s premiere investigation agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation, has finally stepped into investigating popular actress Jiah Khan’s suicide case. With a Mumbai special court ordering CBI to step into the case, the investigation agency started its work, for which even Jiah’s mother is demanding from a time.

Actress Jiah Khan, 25 year old, is popular for her hot role in RGV-Amitabh’s Nishabd, and also her short stint in Housefull movie. She was found hanging to death at her residence in Mumbai on June 3 and a special investigation team concluded the case as a self-killing. As Jiah was in a strained love-affair with aspiring actor Suraj Pancholi, as revealed by the suicide note found at scene of death, Mumbai police also registered a case of abetting suicide on Suraj.

But the private forensic investigations that were done at the behest of Jiah’s mother indicated this is a possible homicide. Finding the private investigation report and SIT report contradicting each other, Mumbai Court has ordered CBI to take the mantle, confirms a CBI spokesperson.

‘If you don’t like it, then don’t watch it. Don’t be sensitive to such things, what will you hide from today’s smart youth in the age of internet?’, asked Supreme Court, dismissing the PIL against Superstar Aamir Khan and his director Rajkumar Hirani for the obscenity in the first look poster of their latest flick ‘PK’.

Earlier when Aamir’s PK first look was released, a Kanpur based lawyer and All India Human Rights and Social Justice Front have filed a petition to ban the movie PK accusing that the makers are promoting nudity and obscenity. Refusing to entertain such petitions, SC slammed the petitioners for also bringing religious facet to films. ‘Restrictions on film release would affect constitutional rights of film makers’, SC added.

On the other hand, Aamir Khan added that this nude-poster is not for cheap publicity before concluding that the next poster will not have even a transistor radio. In the first look of PK, Amir Khan is seen standing naked beside a railway track situated in a desert. A radio in his hand hides his modesty.

Not just cricket, shampoos and soaps, and clubs, even a movie could rope in couple of brand ambassadors. It may sound weird as you ask that when there are hero and heroine of a movie to promote the flick, what the need to rope another brand ambassador is. Then you have to check this interesting tidbit.

Surya and Samantha starrer ‘Sikander’ is getting ready for a big show in Tollywood on August 15th. Telugu version’s producer Lagadapti Sridhar is leaving no stone unturned to promote this flick to all corners. His idea is to rope in few other celebs as brand ambassadors and promote the flick in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Flop heroines like Isha Chawla, Manasa Himavarsha and Sindhu are offered the job, while foreign beauty Maryam Zakaria (100% Love fame) might also join the brigade.

In a way Surya and Samantha’s craze will help these flop heroines amass more attention, than the enthusiasm they could bring to the flick. At a time when these beauties are running out offers, the Surya-Sam starrer has literally offered them mega work pushing them onto cameras and TVs.

Mass Raja is a pretty excited man these days. Struggling with so many average grosser from sometime, his latest movie ‘Power’ got immense hype now weeks before release itself. Surely that would help him bounce back on tracks with a blockbuster.

Tipped to be a powerful cop saga, Power is being carved by writer-director K S Ravindra (Bobby). The other day movie’s unit had a crazy gala time at Ramoji Film City with the hero Raviteja and seductress Hansika grooving for the song ‘Nautanki Nautanki’. Crooned by Raviteja, this song from Thaman’s stable is topping the charts already while rest of the album too impressed music lovers.

With the filming of this song, Power shooting got wrapped up completely and only post-production is pending now. Unit members are raving a lot about the last day of shoot, as this song output turned more energetic than they expected. So it’s the release that we all could wait for, September 5, come!

Two powerful heroes NT Rama Rao, Jr and Allu Arjun, never juxtaposes their imaginative beside director’s vision to create conflicts. But when situation demands their involvement, certainly they will never take a backseat to open their creative hot gates.

We heard it from ‘Rabhasa’ sources that Jr NTR is giving final touches to the first-copy of the movie. Director Santosh Srinivas has anyway made a noteworthy package for Nandamuri fans, but Tarak is worried about lag in certain scenes. He himself is throwing suggestions at editor’s table, issuing cuts and change of order. Similarly Bunny is also seen taking extra care about his short film ‘I Am That Change’. Sitting in the recording studio, he is making music director Sai Kartheek finish the background score job as per his liking. Being both actor and producer for this short billed to be a social-message oriented, the Mega hero’s involvement is justified.

Of course, with years of experience under their arms, any star-hero could easily guess what works and what not as if like a director, at least after seeing the output once. As long as their creative involvement doesn’t affect relation with a director, it’s cool as anything bad will put hero’s image at stake.

As we reported already, this Independence Day is going to witness clash of a big-ticket entertainer and a small budgeted stunner on Tollywood screens. One being a Linguswamy-Surya film, Sikander has all that attention, while other one, Maruthi’s Lovers looks like an underdog though could throw its paws much bigger.

Surya and Samantha are anyway on their best possible form, and including Linguswamy they are on a hit track only. Coming to ‘Lovers’, three persons need an immediate hit for the kind of clouds enclosing them. Maruthi hasn’t started his next though his last offing Kotha Janta registered decent figures at box office. After approaching Sunil and Nitin with scripts, and facing issues over Venky’s Radha, he is yet to take off with a new. While he is penning story and dialogues for Lovers, those two would make real big difference for the movie.

Other two that are awaiting a change of fate are Sumanth Ashwin and Nanditha. Despite their last flicks Anthaka Mundu and Prema Katha Chitram being hits, these two haven’t catapulted into the list of happening actors club. Probably they need more push for Telugu film makers run after them. It is gonna be this August 15th release that topples the fate anyway.

Actress Anjali, a talented performer who could dub herself, was in the news for all wrong reasons from a time. Admitting that all the issues in her life are about nothing but money, she candidly revealed about her shady past that happened in the case of many heroines already.

‘It’s all about money. My own relatives have cheated me. where could I stay when all the involved persons are around? That’s why I took a four day sabbatical sometime back, but media publicized it as if I had eloped or got kidnapped’, said Anjali, not wishing to speak further, as the issue is pending with Madras Court. Quiz her if she lost all the hard-earned bucks, ‘Of course I’ve lost it, I’ve started from zero now’. Close relatives including step-moms and brothers have many times become villains in real life for these bubbly heroines. From Sridevi to Shakeela, the story is similar and Anjali has joined it.

By the way, Anjali’s new straightened hair style has impressed everyone as he is looking like a cute puppy. If she focuses a little on weight loss too, then her hotness coupled with performances will have no looking back in prominent south tinsel towns.

NTR is all set to don police hat in his upcoming film directed by Puri Jagannadh. For the first time, NTR will be seen in a full-fledged cop role and of course, in Khakhi uniform. Puri Jagannadh, who has a knack for churning out eccentric cop roles in his previous films like Pokiri is at it again and this time we hear that Puri has made the role more stylished.

‘NTR plays a police inspector in the film and the shooting is currently going on briskly, The movie has loads of entertainment along with high doses of action. Puri’s trademark dialogues will be highlight in the film,’ says a source.

Featuring Kajal Aggarwal a female lead, the movie is tentatively titled as Nenorakam. The Bandla Ganesh production venture has music by Devi Sri Prasad. If all goes well, the movie will be released on January 9, on the eve of Sankranthi.

Euphoria and enthusiasm have literally built up to the peaks. All this is happening for Mahesh Babu’s forthcoming flick ‘Aagadu’. Our Superstar is known for robbing hearts of millions, but this time he is going to be the sweet-thief of 100 crore bonanza. As he joined hands with Sreenu Vytla for second time, we find out how Aagadu could become a possible game changer for Mahesh.

Hard hitting trailers, Mahesh’s new accent and stylish look with a little macho touch have constituted hype for ‘Aagadu’. The movie’s first trailer and birthday special teaser are garnering paramount attention on video sharing sites. Their hits-count is running like an hunger meter. With this hype engulfed, surely Aagadu will get terrific openings on first day and first weekend. If Sreenu makes sure that action scenes, punch dialogues, comedy sequences and songs click with masses, then B & C centres will make sure that the flick collects no less than 50+ crores. And if Overseas audience shower their love on Mahesh as usual, then another 12+ crore would be added to the score. Possibly Aagadu could beat Attarintiki Daredi if promotions are more intense and catchy, making this euphoria turn into a wave. In that case, cumulative collections from all sources might make the flick a 100 Crore collector too.

Currently ‘Aagadu’ is into its last leg of production with the unit moving to Switzerland to film a couple of songs on Mahesh and Tamanna. Touted to be an action-entertainer, the film features couple of action sequences shot abroad. Thaman’s renditions will be released on Aug 28th in a grand gala event, while movie is slated to hit screens on Sep 19.