Like dad Krishna, son mahesh babu is also bringing new glory to Tollywood by setting new trends. Generally, ‘Trend’ is one word that is used in a very vast sense and film industry is more inclined to this. When applicability of this term specifically to mahesh babu is discussed, analysts feel it’s going to be nothing less than a perfect fit. Yes, may it be ‘Pokiri’ or ‘Dookudu’ or upcoming ‘Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu,’ there is a strong sense of reasoning to call Mahesh as a ‘Trend Setter.’

‘Pokiri’ is one film which has set nearly 75 years of Tollywood records on fire proving the commercial stamina of a Telugu film. In fact, this is the stepping stone for ‘Magadheera’ and many more top grossing films which are creating History these days. Next in the list will be ‘Dookudu’ which attested the Star potentiality of a Hero. It’s not mandatory for any Hero to stick on for a stipulated image. ‘Dookudu’ is purely an entertaining package, where in along with Hero even Comedians and entire supporting star cast are credited the equal shares in success. Now, ‘Seethamma Vaakitlo Siriamlle Chettu’ is undeniably to start the Golden Lineage for Multi Star flicks in Telugu Film Industry. Do we need any more arguments to call mahesh babu as a Trend Setter?

 TDP on Friday demanded investigation under Judicial Scrutiny and Criminal Investigation Rules against all the cabinet members of late chief minister Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy for issuing 26 controversial GOs faulted by the Supreme Court.

In a statement here, party Politburo member Yanamala Rama Krishnudu has stated that Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy should have already dismissed them and demanded an explanation from him for not doing so so far.

Yanamala stated that all the cabinet members had received details of decisions to be taken two to three months ahead of the cabinet meetings and have the responsibility of studying the proposals. He stated that some ministers stating that they signed GOs because then chief minister asked them to do so, others stating that they could not read the proposals as they contained 72 pages was untenable. He stated that action should be taken against all the ministers, who had signed the registers on the day of the cabinet meetings when controversial decisions were taken.

Referring to the Election Commission displaying affidavits of some candidates and not uploading that of others, Rama Krishnudu has stated that all the rules and Acts should be universally applicable to all. He alleged that the Election Commission was acting in a partial manner. He said that the State Election Commissioner stating that he would give the affidavits, if application was made out for them was also wrong. He advised the EC authorities to shed partisan attitude and treat every one equally

Not only Bollywood and Tamil cinema, Telugu films are also going beyond borders to show some rawness in the content. But this is taking shocking turns with Small-Films.

We are seeing big heroes like Mahesh and Pawan doing a peck on the lips of their heroines in an aesthetic way. But our so called small movies are taking different turn about this. They simply want their young actors to chew eachother’s lips before the camera. You can take any small-budgeted movie released in the last one year to observe this. In fact, all the hero and heroines of these films are youngsters who wandered on roads with the slogan ‘okka chance’. Our so called intelligent makers are simply cashing on their weakness by actually roping in unwanted lip kisses, says a critic.

While some girls and boys are staying away from that, some have no other chance than to accept it. We can say that our makers are outputting dumb movies because of their unwanted interests for these kisses.

We all know that Chanchalguda Central Prison has become a den for political celebrities who can alter the fate of this state. Today, a star producer has shocked everyone by appearing at this jail.

Noted producer Ashwini Dutt went to Chanchalaguda jail today to meet his family friend and distant relative. He has met Koneru Prasad, the prime accused in Emaar scam for buying assigned lands at cheap rates before selling it out to private parties. Dutt has reportedly spent more than an hour with Koneru Prasad.

Insiders are saying that our producer holds a real-estate business in the city in partnership with him. With Koneru grilled by CBI sleuths, the business came to a standing still. However, Ashiwini Dutt has confirmed that he met Prasad only as a courtesy and their meeting holds no prominence.

Stating that YSRCP honorary president YS Vijayamma has right to tour Parakala Assembly constituency, former minister Dr P Shanker Rao has said that Vijayamma must spell her party stand clear on Telangana issue.Speaking to the media at CLP office on Friday, Dr Rao said that nobody in the Telangana region has forgotten YSRCP Chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy displaying placard against separate Telangana in the Lok Sabha.Giving details of the Congress vote bank in the State, Dr Rao urged AICC Chief Sonia Gandhi to announce decision on Telangana issue immediately as the people of the region were solidly behind the Congress party. He reiterated that the Congress party alone will bring separate Telangana State.

A new movie that has begun to rake in some attention and curiosity from the Tollywood folks is ‘Damarukam’. This has King Nagarjuna in the lead along with the awesome beauty Anushka. This is slated to be an action entertainer with a socio-fantasy element and it is the most expensive movie in Nag’s career.

Now, it is heard that someone else also is showing interest in this project. He is none other than Bollywood Badshah Shahrukh Khan. Lately, the Bollywood folks are falling a lot into Telugu flicks and the Tollywood flicks have scored a big hit in the remake versions.

So now, sources from Mumbai reveal SRK is eyeing ‘Damarukam’. Buzz is that basing on the result of the film once it releases, he would take a call. For now, it is heard that he has enquired about the shaping up of the film and is satisfied with the script and its content. Let us see how this goes.

However, the Wednesday’s Andhra Jyothy paper had surprised its readers. Radhakrishna’s name disappeared from the imprint line of the daily and it was replaced by Koganti Venkata Seshagiri Rao as printer and publisher. Rao is said to be Radhakrishna’s brother-in-law. Interestingly, Radhakrishna’s name was also removed as the managing director in the imprint line.

There are several rumours that the Newspaper is in financial mess and RK is going to sell the major stake in the daily. However, these news are yet to be confirmed.

Seethamma Vaakita Sirimalle Chettu – The first multi starer movie of this decade has started creating records. According to latest reports, the satellite rights of ‘SVSC’ have been sold for a whopping Rs 8.5 crores. It is already reported that the overseas rights have been sold for Rs 7 crores.Considering these to be true, the remunerations of Venkatesh and Mahesh Babu were recovered from those.

The movie shooting is going on at brisk pace. and the makers are targeting a Dussehra release and Victory Venkatesh will be seen as Mahesh Babu’s brother in the movie.Dil Raju is the producer of this movie and ‘Kotha Bangaru Lokam’ fame Srikanth Addala is the director. Mickey J Meyer is scoring the music.

Our readers are aware that comedian Vennela Kishore had wielded megaphone with a movie titled ‘Vennela11/2’. The movie shooting was completed long ago and the audio launch event took place 3 months back. But the movie could not find buyers forcing the film cans to lie in the labs. Rumours were ripe that the movie is not convincing and require several re-shoots. However, the movie producers have refused to finance for the re-shoots.

Recently, Anil Sunkara, one of the producers of Dookudu agreed to buy the movie for entire AP.All these happened 2 months ago but there are no signs of release round the corner. When we inquired about the the reasons, we came to know that the movie is made of slapstick comedy and the makers are waiting for the regional censor board officer, Dhana Lakshmi to get transferred so as to avoid major cuts.

For reasons unknown to anyone except him, legendary actor Kamal Hasan has divorced twice in his life. Now Kamal wants to give an answer about this in his upcoming movie.

Recently, Kamal has divorced Sarika, his wife for 20 years and mother of heroine Shruti Hasan. With his upcoming movie ‘Viswaroopam’, Kamal is going to give an answer for these things, says a report. Apparently, story of ‘Viswaroopam’ revolves around the lead lady who wants to find a reason to divorce her flawless husband. Insiders are saying that Kamal want to justify divorces with his two real life wives and hence this story.

While the movie is a controversy for itself with huge budget and Hollywood crew’s involvement, it is getting more attention now due to his divorce concept. One has to see how Kamal will succeed with these psychological plays, who earlier failed a couple of times with movies like ‘Abhay’.

Tamil hero Karthi’s upcoming movie ‘Sakuni’ is expected to take pot shots at some current affairs. The movie is a political satire that involves top level politicians that depict some real life politicians of South India.

Among all, the movie is having a special track developed about a heroine and her political entry through fraudulent means, says a source. Yesteryear heroine Radhika is playing this role to create sweat among the present aged heroines who are into politics. While some are saying it is targeted against Jayalalitha, few say that the inspiration behind this character is Telugu heroine Roja.

Sources say that Censor Board has got some strict instructions from Political leaders to carefully check every dialogue of this movie before giving it a certificate. If one expects this movie to be a ‘Oke Okkadu’ kind of, there is more than that from ‘Sakuni’, says an unit member. Wait for few more weeks to know the actual.

Tamanna is all set to make a mark of her own in the Hindi Film Industry. She is back in Bollywood again with the Ajay Devgan starrer ‘Himmatwala’.

Although this milky white beauty made her acting debut with the Hindi film ‘Chand Sa Roshan Chehra’ opposite a new comer in 2005, luck didn’t favour her. The film bombed miserably at the Box Office forcing Tamanna to look towards South for offers. After 7 long years, she is returning to the Hindi Industry and the note worthy thing is that she is being paired opposite a big star this time.

Tammu’s Himmatwala is a remake of 80s super hit (which also has the same title) starring Jeetendra and Sridevi. Sajid Khan who delivered a blockbuster ‘Housefull 2’ (entered Rs. 100 plus crore club) recently will be directing this film. Let’s hope, Tamanna succeeds in her second attempt!

Actress Shilpa Shetty who recently gave birth to a beautiful baby boy last month. She has named her son Viaan Raj Kundra.

“Hey tweetos, Yes, its official, Did the naming ceremony today, our son is christened VIAAN RAJ KUNDRA. It means Full of life and energy,” the 36-year-old tweeted Wednesday night.

Shilpa, who is married London-based Raj Kundra in 2009, gave birth to her son May 21. Shilpa is Raj Kundra’s second wife. He even had a daughter, Deleena from his ex-wife.

Though a film’s duration is for two plus hours a lot of efforts and hardwork goes behind it and even the heroes of the film are no exception. And for stars who have to please their fans, they have to put their skin out to ensure that they deliver the best. And that comes with a price quite often.

We are talking about Allu Arjun and the news is that he hurt his back yet again. Sources say this happened during the song shooting of his upcoming movie ‘Julaayi’. Buzz is that he was pumped up to perform a difficult move composed by Jaani master and ended up hurting his back badly.

However, unit members reveal that Bunny kept the pain aside and reported within a week to complete the shooting. Already, he has a history of hurting himself during the shooting of ‘Arya’ and ‘Badrinath’. He also underwent a shoulder surgery in Australia which kept him out of action for quite a while.

Sources say the song from ‘Julaayi’ was being made with a budget of Rs 65 lakhs and his prompt dedication saved the day for the producers.

Bollywood Mr Perfectionist Aamir Kha recently became a proud father of a baby boy using IVF – Surrogacy technique. And enjoying the parenthood, The story of Aakasamantha might have stroke chord with Aamir Khan. Aamir Khan has been reportedly showing interest in remaking this film.Prakash Raj directed Kannada remake of Aakasamantha besides playing the role he reprised in Tamil and Telugu versions. Prakash Raj is keen to direct this movie in Hindi.

Prakash Raj, Trisha starrer Aakasamantha was originally made in Tamil and later remade in Telugu and Kannada. The movie deals with the bonding between a father and his daughter.

With Telugu movies doing tremendously well in Overseas in recent times, the business their had became an important part in the film trade. So take the major advantage of the market there, Lakshmi Manchu had decided to enter overseas business to test her luck.

Lakshmi had opened an office here in India and is getting in touch with area wise exhibitors in overseas. Instead of selling the film outright or on MG basis to any of the distribution agencies, Lakshmi is risking on own and exhibitors are offering fancy rates to her. Of course, Lakshmi Prasanna being a resident of the US of America has enough knowledge on business potential of Telugu movies in foreign countries.

For folks who are new, Dhanalaxmi is the regional Censor Officer who is showing stars to our producers and directors by not allowing cleavage and navel shows of heroines. Now, one of our top producers has become villain for this tough woman.

Right from ‘Businessman’ to the recent ‘Adhinayakudu’, heroines’ excessive cleavage and navel shows are limited to just trailers, but not on silver screen. Despite huge requests, Dhanalaxmi has been giving ‘A’ certificates to movies, stressing dignity of woman is her top priority. But this is affecting the collections of movies as mass are not happy with the blurred show of hotties. Other than ‘Racha’, no movie is allowed to showcase the best hot shots. To stop this iron-handing, top producers are said to be lobbying in Delhi to oust Dhanalaxmi from post.

One producer, for whom she refused to give Censor Certificate for a long time as he has not cut some sleazy scenes as ordered, is the main background behind this. It will be a big festival for our top makers who shed crores to make sexy-starlets don skimpy clothes, if this lady Censor Officer walks out.