One flick of huge magnanimity, which satisfied all quarters with its rich content, is none other than Magadheera. Of course, the concept of re-births is not a new one, but the way three characters and their back stories in a different life are etched with perfection. Since then, many big stars are awaiting to become part of one such magical movie in their careers.

Looks like even universal hero Kamal Haasan too got infatuated by Ram Charan and Rajamouli’s magnum opus. His upcoming movie ‘Uttama Villain’ is all about a two persons, played by Kamal, one in a past life ane one in present life. In the previous birth, the lead character happens to be a theatre artist of 9th century and he happens to be a superstar actor in the present birth.

The connection between these two births is all the story is about. Magadheera has dealt with love and revenge in the age of kings and in concrete jungles. Had Kamal too jotted pen on similar lines? Uttama Villain is written by Kamal himself while his colleague and friend Ramesh Aravind is wielding the mega phone.

Contrary to wide reports that Kajal Aggarwal has walked out of Jr NTR-Puri Jagannadh’s project, the Singham star is very much part of the film, if the latest reports are anything to go by. Producer Bandla Ganesh has clarified that Kajal has resolved all her dates issues and joining the team shortly.

Kajal initially suffered with dates issues but later she has adjusted them and came onto the board. After Brindavanam and Baadshah, this will be her third film with NTR. Tentatively titled as Nenorakam, the movie will go onto floors soon and will be released on January 9, 2015 i.e., on the eve of Sankranthi. Meanwhile, the film has ‘Shadow’ beauty Madhurima playing second fiddle.

Mega Powerstar Ram Charan bowled out everyone with his handsome looks and polished yet honest talk the other day. Motivated by the speeches of his colleagues, especially director Krishna Vamsi, Cherry shared his inside at Govindudu Andarivadele teaser launch the other day.

Before the launching of GAV’s colorful teaser, Charan thought that he would not speak a word as he feels that the film itself should speak volumes on October 1, after its release. ‘As I wanted my film to speak, I thought of finishing with the line Andariki Namaskaram today. But Krishna Vamsi’s honest emotional speech made me open mouth’, says Charan. In a lucid tone, he stresses, ‘After bumping into Krishna Vamsi incessantly for four years to make a family-drama with me, finally I got a chance in the form of GAV. It is not that I okayed his project in minutes, it is that I’m waiting for it from years’

Earlier KV turned emotional saying that at a time no one is daring to look at his face even, Charan has given him a golden opportunity. Krishna Vamsi’s hard work and Charan’s dedication are surely going to pay off, and that is what the trailer reads.

Commenting on Telangana government’s latest proposal to set up a Film City in whopping 2000 acres, director-producer Tammareddy Bharadwaj outrightly says that “it’s not sufficient and there needs to be done more for the development of film industry”

Expressing satisfaction over government’s move, Tammareddy, former Film Chamber president, on other hand raises alarm bell for reforms that need to be implemented in filmdom. Tammareddy points out, “Ticketing system should be computerised only then the taxes will reach the government.” Tammareddy says that it’s a Herculean task to get police permissions for the film shootings in and around Hyderabad which he wants to be loosen up. He also requested government to act against existing “monopoly”, “highhandedness” in distribution system. Tammareddy says government should offer SOPs to small producers for their survival.

Spicy seductresses always look fond of each other in front of camera, but off the record they are really jealous. Many doesn’t want to appear alongside their competitors, though they hug them with warmth at awards functions. But eliminate the name of Shruti Haasan from that list.

Unlike limiting her vocal talents for her own songs and flicks, beautiful belle Shruti Haasan is lending her voice for others too. She had a sung a romantic song the other day for upcoming Hindi flick ‘Tevar’, for the song where Sonakshi Sinha will be dancing in ecstasy. Finding Shruti’s sweet voice fresh and magnetic, music director duo Sajid-Wajid convinced her to croon.

We also heard that talented composer Anirudh made Shruti sing for a melody for upcoming Vijay’s film. This song will be filmed on Samantha, surprisingly. For two hot sirens, a hottest lady is lending voice then, proving that she is more warm and friendly for her colleagues. Who else could do such feat if not Shruti Haasan?

Finally after entertaining family audiences by taking them through an emotional journey for weeks, curtains were pulled down on Nagarjuna’s Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu. In the presence of Megastar Chiru, the first season of MEK was ended last night, upsetting family audiences.

From housewives to youngsters, family audiences glued to MEK to watch Nag’s travel into the lives of others. From a school master who wanted to help his sister by winning a crore to a HIV positive patient who expressed confidence of getting life changed forever by winning some thousands, Nag experienced their pain and projected it in his own eyes. His wise advices always made a point to learn, while his simplicity is a rule youngsters should follow. Such emotional journey got disconnected from last night, as the Second Season of MEK will begin only sometime later.

‘At a time when monotony is reining game shows, Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu has proved a point and made everyone tune into the show’, Chiru praised, after sitting in hot-seat for the final episode. ‘This game show has to continue, this last episode is just an interval; there should be no end for this show’, he concluded. That is what even all the family audiences felt.

‘Gravity defying stunts, artificial blood and killing the goons; is it the incredible stuff we want to sell to Telugu audience? Is this what they are demanding from us? Can’t we come up with soothing dramas?’

None other than versatile actor Prakash Raj has come up with these lines. Pointing out his aversion of watching Telugu cinema trailers from years, he took a dig at masala-potboilers. ‘Running with a gun, like a license to kill, isn’t the right thing. Have we forgotten the Bapu kind of romance we could show?’, he said, claiming that Govindudu Andarivadele is a feel-good nativity laced flick.

Pure human relations, tender feelings and Telugu culture are abundant in Govindudu Andarivadele and Prakash Raj has exaggerated the same. But his take on commercial masala-flick isn’t going right with star directors who are busy canning such movies.

Prakash’s recent hits like Race Gurram and Alludu Seenu too fall under same ‘aversion’ category, and still the actor is ready to hammer himself to speak his heart out. But what about the star directors of those movies, will they agree with our eccentric performer?

Success, according to many industry folks, is all about hitting box office with blockbuster movies. If someone is going through a rough patch, then they will be written off without mercy. This bitter truth is revealed by maverick film maker Krishna Vamsi the other day.

‘From last 3-4 years, things are not working for me in industry. I’ve passed a toughest phase, during which thoughts like ending my life are at peaks. None dared to say me a hello even, as I’m not a happening director anymore’, Krishna Vamsi confided, with moist eyes. In a tearful revelation, he stressed that Megastar Chiranjeevi helped him recover, as always, offering him Govindudu Andarivadele without even asking the story. ‘Never in my life had I asked for an offer. But when I really need one, Megastar is there for me’

Provided with the kind of movies Krishna Vamsi made, including a fairytale romance like Ninna Pelladutha, a sentimental family drama like Murari, a patriotic social subject like Khadgam, he is someone for whom there is no alternative. Couple of flops doesn’t really affect the history he created. It is quite unfortunate that cine-biggies have looked him down and neglected his presence.

Happy thing is, KV is stubborn and he got moral support from Mega family to bounce back. Hope Govindudu Andarivadele works big time for him. ‘I’m not saying this with arrogance, but belief. GAV is going to become a memorable cinema’, he concluded, still with tears rolling in his eyes.

Gifted painter and able visionary to give a painterly form to the texts of Mahabharatha and the first ever Indian artist to paint images of Hindu Gods, Raja Ravi Varma’s tales are unsung. Most of the women in his painting still haunt us with their timeless charisma and radiance.

There happens to be a beautiful romantic secret behind these creations. Exploring this angle, famous writer Rajnith Desai wrote a novel named ‘Raja Ravi Verma’ sketching our painter’s love and romance with his muse Sugandha Bai. Director Ketan Mehta who directed Mangal Pandey earlier has transformed this book into a silver screen masterpiece now as Rang Rasiya. Oddball actor Randeep Hooda portrayed Ravi Varma with elan, despite enchantress Nandana Sen stealing show with her painterly semi-nude performances.

Six years into production, this romantic love tale is finally seeing light and the flick is expected a rousing reception at box office by art-cinema lovers. Anyway some fundamentalists are demanding for certain cuts in the flick, where Ravi Varma is shown painting his bed-mate as Goddess Lakshmi.

Going by latest reports, Vishnu Manchu’s much awaited film Anukshanam, directed by Ram Gopal Varma, which created a lot of buzz with its trailer, is out of Independence Day. We hear that production house has pushed the film’s release to September keeping the great response to the film’s auction in mind. As the concept of auction has clicked well, despite being last-minute revelation and with few flaws like not having Credit Card payment option, makers are now planning to fix this them considering tremendous response from NRIs.

The movie has Madhu Shalini and Tejaswi Madivada, of Ice Cream and SVSC fame, in significant roles. Vishnu is stepped into a cop role and the movie revolves around a miscreant cab driver who is on killing spree. Though Vishnu plays a police officer, he will not be seen in cop dress exactly in the film. Already, Vishnu’s looks with slightly bushy moustache catapulted a lot of attention towards the film.

With this Vishnu has given way to Surya’s Sikander (Anjaan Telugu remake) and Sachiin Joshi’s Nee Jathaga Nenundali which are due for Aug 15 release.

The latest buzz creating ripples in T-town is that Allu Arjun has acted in a short film. What’s more? Bunny has not done it for any commercial but this is strictly for a charity.

According to reports, Allu Arjun has teamed up with Race Gurram director Surender Reddy for a short film which has a strong social message. Noted cinematographer Amol Rathod cranked the camera.

The trio joined forces to make a short film which has patriotism as its premise. We hear that the short film will be released on the eve of Independence Day. Great going Bunny.

After breaking up with ace director Srinu Vytla, seasoned writer Kona has become busy as a writer and turned producer with Geetanjali, showing new shades of himself.

After proving with hit film ‘Alludu Srinu’, his team consisting of Gopimohan know what ‘audience want’ and are able to deliver since VV Vinayak chose them after rejecting 50 odd stories for the debut of Srinivas. Now, Kona has to prove a point that he has good ‘creative judgement’ and not just money by making a winner out of his production ‘Geetannjali’ and industry is awaiting its release.

Even though, it was supposed to be a comedian turned hero Srinivas Reddy’s film, kona redesigned it as Anjali centric, keeping confidence in her talent in pulling of a horror comic-caper. So Kona’s judgement, is under test again? Will audiene play the ball, only time will tell.

Actor Aadi is bundle of nerves as his next film Gaalipatam (Kite) is all set to hit the screens. Unlike previous films, this film is very important for Aadi’s Career as he already had two back-to-back failures. His Sukumarudu and Pyar Mein Padipoyane have bombed at Box Office. And Aadi doesn’t want hattrick.

Naturally, the ‘Lovely Rock Star’ is desperate for success. Though he proved his mettle with films like Lovely, Prema Kavali, and this is very needed for him at this juncture.

Film industry is one place where success is the major yardstick but not necessarily talent. Let’s see whether Aadi could pull it off with ‘Gaalipatam’ or not.

Raising the curtains finally, Megastar Chiranjeevi has announced about his landmark 150th film on Meelo Evari Koteeswarudu’s concluding episode of first season.

When King Nagarjuna tricked that computer won’t start until Chiru opens up about the movie, there is no other option for the Supreme Hero except to reveal it.

‘It will surely take off this year and I’m waiting for right story to jump onboard’, Chiru said. Snapping at it immediately, Nag asked ‘so we are going to witness the mighty 150th flick on silver screen in 2015?’ Pat came the reply from Chiru ‘Yes, you are going to’.

Earlier when quizzed about 150th film, Chiranjeevi used to lucidly conclude that the day is near and left things to time. And finally, he announced it on the final episode of ‘Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu’s first season.

Should we now anticipate for another big announcement on August 22, on Chiru’s birthday?

In the film industry, heirs of popular stars making big is no big deal. Except a few, most of the big heroes today are the star kids who made entry into films with their fathers’ cine background. But no one fought with their actor fathers till date. Here comes a situation where an actor’s son is directly locking horns with his father. Aadi is directly colliding with his father Saikumar on coming 8th august.

By now it might have become obvious that dialogue king Saikumar and young hero Aadi’s films are going to release on the same day. Yeah. Aadi’s ‘Galipatam’ and Saikumar’s ‘Janmasthanam’ are slated for August 8 release. While Aadi’s film is a romantic entertainer certified A’, Saikumar’s film is a thriller drama certified U/A. Galipatam is going to cash on the youth while Janmasthanam reportedly is going to cater to the tastes of the female audiences. The father-son duo, by coincidence are going to compete with each other and for the cine lovers, this seemingly is gonna be an interesting war.

Just when people thought it’s all over and the film is ready to hit the screens finally, it seems a roadblock has struck once again for director Shankar and his magnum opus, Ai (Manoharudu). The exact reasons are still not known but the film is now certainly out of Dushera race and a similar fate awaits for Diwali as well. In fact many even say the film might not release this year at all.

Manoharudu has been in making for few years now. It was expected to take time considering its mammoth scale but it has surpassed even the wildest expectations now in terms of time taking, in the current age of technical advancements. This is certainly bad news for fans of the director and hero Vikram, as it was only a month ago talks about an audio release and discussions about possible release dates were being discussed. Of course, no matter what the media says it is a speculation based on sources or not and it’s the director who knows the reality. Can there be a turnaround in the last minute even though the major holiday slots are already booked?

Buttering is everywhere. Whether it is Bollywood or Tollywood or even Kollywood, cine celebrities keep buttering one another to be in good books. No one has to take this as an issue as long as this buttering doesn’t go overboard. Samanta, the top heroine of Tollywood isn’t an exception for this. Time and again we see Sammy buttering her heroes and directors. With this art and her self proclaimed talent, she reached stardom in Tollywood. Despite this, Samanta keeps attacking Tollywood heroes and directors once in a while.

According to a popular channel, of late Samanta gave an interview to a Tamil news channel. In the interview as per the sources, Sammy went harsh on Tollywood film Industry accusing that there is only hero worship in Tollywood and heroines get less respect comparatively. According to her opinion, even Rajamouli falls under the category who falls for buttering. May be she has low opinion on Tollywood film industry. But why is she doing the same in Kollywood even, of late buttering Surya and Linguswamy? Samanta seems to be maintaining double standards!

In three films and Gabbar Singh to finally break the jinx for Shruti Haasan in Telugu film industry. The actress has been on new high post the film’s humongous success and is flooded with offers nonstop. But when it comes to her ‘home’ industry Tamil, the actress is yet to break free with a hit. So far Shruti Haasan has done two films, both came with huge pre-release hype but couldn’t meet the expectations and failed at the box office.

After some gap the actress will once again have a Tamil release in the form of Poojai for Diwali this year. Unlike her previous films this film is coming in a low key manner despite being directed by Hari. Not only that this mass entertainer is pitted against one of the most anticipated films of the year Kathi starring none other than Vijay, the reigning Superstar of Tamil films. In Telugu Gabbar Singh was her third film and it changed her fate from being called iron leg to golden leg. Will her third film in Tamil have the same result? Can actor Vishal help Shruti Haasan break the jinx? Since the project comes in competition breaking the jinx would not just help Shruti Haasan’s career but also give great box office edge to Vishal as well.

This sudden unexpected clash due to the aforementioned reasons has suddenly become a great topic of debate among the trade in Tamil cinema. And unsurprisingly both these films are going to be our (Telugu Film Industry) big films for Diwali as well because as things stand today no expectation worthy Telugu film has announced a Diwali release.

Praneeta Subhash, the dove eyed beauty who turned a silent killer with Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Atharintiki Daredi’ is once again coming to woo the audience with NTR’s ‘Rabhasa’. Though top heroine Samanta is playing the main female lead, reportedly Praneeta too has a good share in the film. It is being rumoured that one of Praneeta’s songs had to be dropped to reduce the length of the movie. That means she is going to get only one duet with NTR in the film and going by the rumours, she is unhappy with this development.

However, Praneeta need not be disappointed because, one song is enough for her to bail out others. In fact, in the song sung sung by NTR ‘Raakasi Raakaasi’, Praneeta looked more feastier and attractive in half saree than Sammy in western outfits. Even in her previous movie with Pawan Kalyan, Praneeta had only one song but that was enough for her to bail out Samanta’s stardom and get noticed. Samanta had a meatier role in AD . Nevertheless, Praneeta stole the show. Hope this one song sentiment is going to work wonders for Praneeta this time too.

Voluntarily taking up the social responsibility, stylish hero Allu Arjun proves that his Mega lineage has it all. Like his uncle Chiranjeevi who is not just a philanthropist but also did some awareness videos earlier for Television, Bunny is also following similar footsteps.

For the first time, Allu Arjun will be seen in a special short film that is aimed at Independence Day. Patriotism needs to be taught these days as youths are too busy to think about the country. Bunny has come forward to act in a short that talks about India in a line and explains how many sacrifices have won us freedom from the British.

Popular creative director Sukumar is carving out this short film, and cinematographer Amol Rathod who worked for Iddarammayilatho is handling the camera. You may wonder who is producing this video. None other than Bunny turned producer for the first time. That’s social responsibility