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Is Media Angry With Bhai Director?

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In fact, Bhai director Veerabhadram has openly stated that he is apologizing to media for a scene in the movie where a politician-character talks about media in ‘Bhai’. In the first place one will wonder why media is actually upset with the scene.

Actually the character played by Sayaji Shinde says that he has fear of both media and mafia, and tells truth in front of both them. One can understand that his character cheats media that way and he does some other things. Moreover, this isnot any satire on media and that is what happening in real-life actually. All the politicians simply act before media as if they are saying truth and in the recent Samaikyandhra agitation we are seeing such incidents more often. Maybe some people might have got hurt for comparing media and mafia. Anyway Veerabhadram said sorry for anything that media might have felt inconvenient.

Also Veerabhadram claimed that Bhai is creating new records in Nagarjuna’s career with best figures on day one and is continuing its spree. Well, this is something media will really focus on in the next couple of days without paying heed to his ‘sorry’.

Lakshmi Manchu’s Take On Privacy

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The privacy we are talking about is nothing but living alone independently away from family home. In Tollywood there are many star celebrities who are living independently far from their big celeb family, though they are still bachelors.

Coming straight to the point, beautiful lady Lakshmi Manchu lives alone at an independent house in Film Nagar close to Mohan Babu’s house. One may be in awe why this lady is living independently and maintaining that privacy from her parents, rather living at his father’s spacious residence. ‘There are many advantages for living alone’, says Lakshmi, ‘you learn a lot from living independently like this rather always getting backing from someone’.

Candidly, she admits other reasons which many young celebrities never share it with media though tthey have that in mind. ‘Every day you meet so many people, and constantly involve in many discussion. Once you come back home, there should not be people who say do this, don’t do that kind of stuff’, she said. ‘You should not get nagged, once you come back home’, stresses Lakshmi Manchu.

So, for people who want to pursue their dreams, live alone, stay in privacy, think independently and grow up in life, she is a quite example for sure.

Ayurveda Treatment to Nayantara’s Illness?

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Tinsel towns always get that sparkle with some shocking rumours and now the guns are turned to seductress Nayantara it seems. Here comes a buzz about this come-back beauty who is all set to entertain Tollywood very soon with her glamorous Anamika acts.

Apparently there is buzz in t-town that our sensous heroine is suffering from a mystery illness from sometime. Some say that she is having a skin rash issue ever since she went under the knife for losing that chubby body long back. Few reports indicate that there is some sort of easiness on her skin if she eats non-vegetarian food. Also there is a talk that make-up powders are working bad for our hot lady and she is not able to get rid of that issue.
Finally Nayantara is said to be heading for a Kerala ayurvedic treatment very soon, and is also pondering the idea of heading to Bangkok for getting rid of that mystery illness. They say that Ayurveda will hound out her illness completely and she will continue to scorch screen for years without any issues.

Anyway, let us hope that our hottie is not suffering from any such mystery illness and will get clean out of it if there is one.

Ramu insults Super Star, Mega Star

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Maverick director Ram Gopal Varma is at it once again. Ramu known for sensational comments courted controversy by insulting Super Star and Mega Star. He in his interaction with press said he will never do films with either Super Star and Mega Star.

He said if he does with new comers they pay attention to what director says unlike the so called Super Star and Mega Star of the industry who behaves like above law and passes their own rules defining ‘Obey The Order’. He said he is against such culture as it kills creativity.
Many feel his statements are against yesteryear Super Star Krishna and current Super Star Mahesh Babu, Mega Star Chiranjeevi and even his son Mega Power Star Ram Charan. It has to be seen how these stars will react to Ramu.

Balayya’s political plans cancelled?

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Nandamuri Balakrishna is a very integral part of the Telugu Desam Party and from the last few months it was clearly being stated that he is going to be part of the 2014 elections as a contestant. Though he is busy with the shooting of his film ‘Legend’ right now, his political entry looked confirmed.

But now a news has arrived. According to reports, Balayya is not that keen to contest for a seat and he would just take part in the canvassing. Instead, it is heard that Balayya is going to start a new film and this will be under the direction of Veeru Potla who made ‘Doosukeltha’ recently.
If this is true then it has to be seen how the Nandamuri fans will receive it. At the same time, if ‘Legend’ results in a big hit then it will boost the confidence of Balayya to do more films and regain his box office status. But his absence from the front of the TDP may result in some worries for the party. Let us see what happens.

Gabbar Singh 2 Dialogues Leaked

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Power Star pawan Kalyan who is on a high with the tremendous success of Attarintiki Daaredi is currently busy with Gabbar Singh 2 under the direction of Sampath Nandi of Rachcha fame.

According to the latest some powerful dialogues are doing rounds on net as Gabbar Singh 2 dialogues. One doesn’t know how far it is true, but all the dialogues suit the power of Power Star Pawan Kalyan.

Here are the dialogues that are doing rounds.

‘Nenu punchleste whistles padatayi..ade naa paina punchleyyalani try cheste nenichche counterki nuvvu encounter avutavu’

‘evadu kottina blood vastundi..kaani nenu kodite bloodto paatu bhayam kuda vastundi’

‘current teegalo power.. pawan ontlo power paiki kanapadavu raa..daanni pattukunna.naato pettukunna.same death’

‘monna tikka choopinchaa..ippudu chukkalu choopista’

‘nenu temper lose aite..tempo lekunda kodata’

Shocking Jhalak to Kajal Agarwal!

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Kajal Agarwal is one heroine who was in the number 1 position in Tollywood for a long time but many are saying her recent decisions have brought down that position and also her image. A common complaint being heard from film industry people is that Kajal has become very greedy and is demanding unreasonable remuneration.

But it looks like she got a tit for tat treatment in Kollywood. According to reports, Kajal has got two films with heroes Karthi and Vijay each. But after the shooting got over, it is heard that Kajal is absconding for the promotional activities. Sources say the producers and directors were calling her repeatedly but she didn’t bother.
It is heard that they all took a decision and sent a strong message to Kajal that if she is not cooperating for their promotional activities they are going to deduct 20% of her remuneration. The Chennai media says the makers are very angry with Kajal for her attitude. Let us hope she realizes what she is doing and makes amends.

L-Joke Misfired At Recent Audio Function

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Audio functions in Tollywood are becoming laughing stocks these days as people attending the event fail to understand what the makers are saying and what are they actually doing. Here is an example.

That happens to be an audio function of the movie ‘Prema Ishq Kadal’ that happened the other day evening. Various joke-shows are organised by the makers to entertain the guests, and finally a team made fun of all non-Telugu heroines on stage. They imitated how those heroines don’t know language and still try to cash on glamour, and finally stated that all the heroines of ‘Prema Ishq Kadal’ are Telugu girls only. After having that proud moment of seeing Telugu native girls as heroines, everyone got doubts on this Linguistic-Joke.

Being a Telugu movie, the hero of this flick itself is a non-Telugu speaking guy named Harshavardhan Rane. So, what on earth will create a big difference if a non-Telugu girl is heroine, when hero is also an import, chirped many. First of all, acting got no boundaries and maybe we should broaden our thoughts.

‘Athadu’ Is Another ‘Idiot’

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‘Idiot’ is a movie that features Raviteja in the lead, and it is a massy entertainer with a racy love story written and directed by Puri Jagan. And ‘Athadu’ is a class film directed by Trivikram, giving a Hollywood kind of detailing to a Telugu movie where superstar Mahesh is the hero. What is the connection between these two flicks?

There is an unseen connection between these two movies if we look closely. Do you know who is the first star-hero to listen the scripts of both these flicks, it is none other than Powerstar Pawan Kalyan. it is already known story that Puri narrated Idiot of Pawan, and when he rejected the movie he made it with Raviteja, making the actor into a star. This is a known thing anyway.

Coming to Athadu, sharing his thoughts about Pawan, director Trivikram stated that he narrated a story to Pawan long back and got rejected. After three years he came up with Jalsa script, and Pawan okayed it. When quizzed about what happened to his initial script he narrated to Pawan, our director smiled high, saying that the script became Mahesh’s ‘Athadu’.

Well, it looks like PawanKalyan has left many scripts that are often taken up by other star heroes. That’s the story folks.

Gabbar Singh 2 team is ready for shooting!

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Well, this is certainly anxious moment for all the hardcore fans of Pawan Kalyan. While his mania continues to mint money at Box Office with his recent offing Atharintiki Daredhi, Power Star has finally moved on to his next and now concentrating on how to churn out another blockbuster!

With Gabbar Singh and AD turned out to be stupendous hits in a row, now more burden rests on director Sampath Nandi. And Sampath is now working out more on the script to match up with the latest expectations as AD raised the bars.

Going by Film Nagar buzz, the movie is likely to roll out from December 2. Interestingly, ‘2’ seems to be lucky and common factor for GS 2 team. As there is 2 in the title and hence, the makers are also keen to start shoot from Dec 2. Said to be most awaited film, the action entertainer is going to have all elements to satiate Pawan’s fans.

Meanwhile, the million dollar question of who is playing the female lead opposite Pawan in this high-budget action entertainer continues to be unanswered.

Upasna’s Gift In Charan’s Next Movie?

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Among the precious and unforgettable gifts received by Mega Powerstar Ram Charan during his marriage, it will be definitely that one gifted by his wife Upasna that stands tall. A rumour has it that our hero is using that gift in his upcoming flick under Krishna Vamsi’s direction.

Swanky Ashton Martin car gifted by Upasna is going to play a key role in the next movie of our Mega Powerstar, if sources are to be believed. Already Ram Charan is said to be doing various photo shoots of him along with that car. While he is maintaining a little rugged look for Krishna Vamsi’s multi-starrer family entertainer, his car will be looking the same as usual. A picture of the same is doing rounds on social media, with a message that Charan is during trial shoots for the multi-starrer movie that will be rolled out from November.

Some say that Krishna Vamsi actually asked Charan to use that Ashton Martin beast for a song, like the way Nagarjuna used Chiru’s swanky car in ‘Greeku Veerudu’ song of Ninne Pelladutha. We wonder, if KV is actually making a sequel of his past super hit flick.

Jagan says no for postponement

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Braving heavy rain and bad weather, the YSR Congress party has said that the party’s public meeting ‘Samaikya Sankharavam’ will be held as per the schedule at LB Stadium in the city on Saturday.

Addressing the press here on Friday, party senior leader Konatala Ramakrishna said that the meeting will be held between 2 to 5 pm at the stadium.  Party President YS Jaganmohan Reddy and honorary President YS Vijayamma will address the meeting to echo the aspiration of people of the state in support of united Andhra.

Stating that Jagan has been monitoring the situation on an hourly basis and instructed the cadre to be part of relief works in the rain affected districts,  he hoped people from Seemandhra as well as Telangana supporting the YSR party and its fight against bifurcation will make success the  mammoth public meeting.

Taking strong exception to the ‘conflicting’ statements made by the union ministers and Congress high command on the introduction of  Telangana bill in the Parliament, Ramakrishna said the centre  inclined to bifurcate the state for political gains without considering the demands and issues raised by the people of Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema. The YSR party will continue its fight against the Congress ‘unilateral’ decision to divide the state.

Bhai Movie Review – 2.75/5

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Attarintiki Daredi01Rating : 2.75/5
Film: Bhai
Starring: Nagarjuna, Richa Gangopadhyay, Sonu Sood, Kamna Jethmalani
Director: Veerabhadram Chowdary
Producer: Nagarjuna
Banner: Annapurna Studios
Music: Devi Sri Prasad

Story

David (Asish Vidyardhi) is mafia don gang head in Hong Kong and Bhai aka Vijay (Nagarjuna) works as key member in his team. David relies mostly on Bhai rather than his sons James (Sonu Sood), Tony (Ajay) which makes them to envy him. An undercover cop starts killing vital members of mafia interrupting their operations in Hyderabad, and David assigns the task to Bhai to kill the cop, who later comes across some shocking facts. Who is the undercover cop? What does Bhai find out and How does he resolve it forms the crux.

Performances

Nagarjuna looked charming, stylish in his getups but his characterization lacked intensity and the senseless dialogues didn’t suit the actor. Despite his hard efforts, his hard work goes in vain due to poor script.

Richa Gangophadyay has nothing much to perform but shake legs in songs and look glamorous and she has done it good.

Brahmanandam is wasted in a poor role, Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao was brief but noticeable, MS Narayana is monotonous in regular role, Prasanna has limited role, Zara Shah is impressive. Kamna Jethmalani hardly has couple of scenes. Rest others Asish Vidyarthi, Sonu Sood, Sayaji Shinde, Jayaprakash Reddy are pretty ordinary.

Technical Analysis

Devi Sri Prasad’s musical scores are good but the songs are poorly captured. Background score isn’t effective. Veerabhadram Chowdary fails in direction, punch dialogue are overflowing and lacks sense, screenplay is inconsistent, and editing is jerky. The only asset from technicalities is Annapurna Studios Production values.

Analysis

Mafia backdrop films aren’t new to Tollywood and the genre films works due to stylishness in hero characterizations and the underworld mafia set up besides the taut screenplay and a good story. Sadly, nothing works for Bhai other than Nagarjuna’s hard efforts. Director Veerabhadram Chowdary failed in establishing the characterizations and handled the scenes amateurishly. The storyline is wafer thin though it had a couple of good twists, but the poor handling takes away audiences’ interest.

Half way into Bhai, the sentiment scenes work when the main plot twist gets revealed. Pre-interval episodes create curiosity and so the second half picks up momentum and pre-climax has some very good scenes. However, the comedy scenes and songs picturization are pathetically handled. The climax has nothing new to offer. Plentiful needless punch dialogues and fights are unconvincing but the worst part is the director failing in his strong forte ‘entertainment’. Veerabhadram has wasted a good opportunity of handling a star hero like Nagarjuna

Final Verdict

Forced commercial elements distracts you away from main story… On the whole, Bhai is a below average fare!!!

Trivikram’s Bonus To AD Lovers

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Already director Trivikram is being praised by every film lover to the core for delivering an industry hit this time with Pawan Kalyan. But when it comes to sweets, people want to eat more and here comes an extra topping for them.

After finishing 27 days of successful run at box office, it seems like director Trivikram wants to give some coating to Attarintiki Daredi. This will be a bonus for all Pawan Kalyan fans, as our director is now adding couple of more scenes to give new treat to fans. Reports have that AD makers are planning to add a couple of comedy scenes featuring Pawan-Brahmi, and a romantic scene involving Samantha and Powerstar. Already the existing scenes in AD have shown maximum impact, and if the makers officially announce the news of this ‘bonus’, then fans may watch the movie for umpteenth time.

Cine analysts already confirmed that the collections of AD are quite steady even though coastal region is affected by rains and calamities. By collecting a share of around 70 crores already Pawan’s latest magic is standing as an industry hit. So, wait for Trivikram to add that bonus and catch the new boost at box office folks!

Anushka’s new tattoo

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Anushka Shetty’s new tattoo has been the talking point. The tattoo was spotted on her wrists of both arms especially it’s visible on her right wrist. Though it’s not real but for reel and part of her forthcoming flick Varna, it’s interesting and raising many eyebrows. Though she is giving a naval show in the still, all eyes are stuck to her tattoo. Anushka Shetty is no doubt sizzling with different hues. Especially, the background with light colours has got the attention and the still is getting rave response.

Of course, the whole credit goes to maverick director Selvaraghavan who made films like 7/G Brundavan Colony, Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule and Yuganiki Okkadu. He’s back with visual extravaganza Varna. Recently, the theatrical trailer got tremendous response and raised the expectations on the film.

Made with a whopping budget of Rs 55 crore, PVP is producing the film. The audio composed by Harris Jayaraj will be released on November 27 at Shilpa Kala Vedika in Hyderabad amidst whole cast and crew. Tamil actor Aarya plays the male lead opposite Anushka. It’s a Telugu-Tamil bilingual.

Prakash Raj Cooking With Heroines

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Many times it is reflected by his work that multi-talent is just a small word for him. He is none other than versatile actor Prakash Raj, and here goes his story of cooking with heroines.

Almost all the big-star movies of Bollywood are now running after Prakash as they want him as the lead villain. Apart from being party of many projects in Bollywood and down south, our actor is busy making his director dreams run like a horse in the cloud. After directing his first directorial Dhoni, now Prakash is directing ‘Ulavacharu Biryani’. This happens to be a trilingual simultaneously being made in Telugu, Kannada and Tamil. Veteran heroine Urvasi, and married beauty Sneha are playing key roles in the flick. Prakash says that he is quite happy to direct people like Urvasi and Sneha, and promised a wonder dish to audiences when he finishes cooking this Ulavachru Biryani.

When one notices Prakash directing the actresses, he looks like more of a hero material than these villains and directors. Anyway, people love to see talented people bring out talented stuff onto silver screen, so let us wait for Prakash Raj’s dish.

Prabhas’ secret party

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Birthdays of stars and parties are not new in Tollywood. But one party has been the talk of town now. It’s none other than the b’day treat of macho man Prabhas.

While Prabhas is turning a year older on this Wednesday, the Darling star has planned to throw a big party to the cast and crew of his forthcoming magnum opus Baahubali. And definitely, this has raised curiosity among other film personalities in T-town. It is buzzed that Prabhas has arranged a secret party to his close aides on the evening of his b’day.

Meanwhile, the first making teaser of the period drama is going to be unveiled on the same day formally at around 1 p.m. Talk is that along with birthday boy Prabhas, his co-stars Anushka Shetty and Rana are expected to grace the do. Of course, Rajamouli and others would also present.

After completion of this press conference, Prabhas would be busy in arranging for his b’day party. He himself is hosting this grand gala treat. On other side, he has also planned another treat to his media friends like every year. It’s celebrations time for Prabhas. Now, the big question on his big day is will hunk hero make an announcement about his marriage which Krishnam Raju has been reiterating for a while that Prabhas is going to marry by next year. Let’s see, if so many hearts will definitely broke considering that he is the heartthrob.

‘Mega Power’ @ Rs. 400 Crores!

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After Chiranjeevi’s exit from films, there have been doubts about who will take over the number one chair. Despite having tough competition from other heroes like Mahesh Babu and NTR Jr, mega heroes are still leading the pack by proving their range and stamina at the box office.

Chiranjeevi’s younger brother Pawan Kalyan and Chiru’s son Ram Charan have been ruling the Tollywood box office by collecting a collective share of over Rs. 400 Crores with their respective last five films. If you take the last five films of all the top heroes of Telugu cinema, Pawan Kalyan is leading with a share of over Rs. 205 crores. Ram Charan is next to him with Rs. 195 crores.

Mahesh and NTR are at third and fourth places respectively. Interestingly, both Pawan and Charan suffered two disasters each in their last five outings. Even then they have achieved this feat which shows the power of their hit films. Another Mega Family hero Allu Arjun too is proving his mettle with a share of Rs. 125 crores from his last five films. Although Chiranjeevi has left the film industry his successors are not giving a chance for others to take over the throne. Anybody who wants to occupy the top seat should be consistently delivering blockbusters to challenge the ‘Mega Power’!

Collection King’s diktat: No cell phones on sets!

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Collection King Mohan Babu is a sensation in whatever he does. Straight forward in his talk and actions there is no one in the industry who can beat him to these – even if that meant losing some friends/friendship he has always been that straight forward kinds from the beginning. Even at work, as an actor he is known to be disciplined and maintains time and punctuality. Currently, he is starring in the Manchu family multi-starrer movie.

According to reports it is learnt that Mohan Babu has put up a strict warning to his people – to not use cell phones at the sets. But listen here, it wasn’t as simple as that. The notice read: Cell phonelu vaadina vaarini narakabadunu meaning who ever uses cell phones shall be axed. The producers and managers are spared with this.

This it seems is to maintain the confidentiality and prevent leaks of scenes. The movie also stars Manchu Vishnu, Manoj, Varun Sandesh and Tanish. Hansika and Praneetha are doing the female leads to Vishnu and Manoj. Srivas is directing the movie and Keeravani and Bappilahiri are giving music. Manoj and Vishnu are producing the movie under 24 Frames banner.

‘I may also be killed but I don’t care’

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“My grandmother was murdered. My father was murdered. Now I may also be killed one day. I don’t care about it,” said Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, making an emotional pitch for Rajasthan’s ruling party at an election rally here. He said that he can understand their sorrow and grief as his grandmother and father were also murdered. Gandhi, 43, was referring to the communal riots that took place in Muzaffarnagar that claimed more than 40 lives and rendered thousands homeless.

His grandmother, then prime minister Indira Gandhi, and his father, former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, were both assassinated. While Indira Gandhi was gunned down by her Sikh bodyguards in Delhi Oct 31, 1984, Rajiv was assassinated by a Tamil Tigers suicide bomber at a political rally in Tamil Nadu May 21, 1991.

Gandhi referred to his speech as “dil ki baat” (A talk from the heart) and said he wanted to share his story with the people.

“I was in classroom at my school when someone approached my teacher and whispered something in her ears. The teacher told me to go home immediately. I called up home from principal’s office. I heard a scream from our housemaid. I was told something wrong had happened to my grandmother,” recalled Gandhi.

Gandhi said he and his sister Priyanka were taken home, hidden under the passenger seats of a car by bodyguards.

“When I reached home, I saw blood of my grandmother on the road and the blood of two security guards, Satwant Singh and Beant Singh, in a room. They had always been like my friends. The incident filled me with a rage. It took me 10-15 years to calm down my anger,” said Gandhi.

Gandhi added that recently a legislator from Punjab was sitting in his room.

“The legislator told me that had he met me 20 years ago, he would have murdered me. But now he wanted to hug me. The point I want to drive home is that nobody has in-built anger. Anger is instilled by political parties. It takes years to calm down the anger, but a minute to ignite it. That is why I am against BJP and its politics,” said Gandhi.

He accused the BJP of causing bloodshed for political benefits.

“I am against the kind of politics BJP does as they spark fire of tension for political benefits… they hurt people for political gains.”

“They will go to Muzaffarnagar and set fire in it. They will go to Gujarat and set fire in it. They will go to UP and Kashmir and will do the same. We have to run from pillar to post to douse the fire.”

He said he wants “India to stay together, stand together”.

“The BJP divides people, but I want the people of India to be united.”

He said anger is not only generated by murder, but also by lack of basic amenities.

“Unemployment and hunger also create anger. We are working towards eradicating these things. That is why we brought in employment guarantee scheme and food security bill,” said Gandhi.

He added that the Congress wants to develop an infrastructure to promote manufacturing.

The Gandhi scion said he wants the youth to have political rights in their pockets just like they have mobiles.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, AICC general secretary Gurudas Kamat and several other senior party leaders addressed the rally.

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