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2.0 Producers Haven’t Paid Me; Lyca responds
Superstar Rajinikanth’s 2.0′ has landed in a new controversy as the subtitlist of the film accused the producers of non-payment. Subtitlist Rekhs aka Rekha has tweeted that it’s been ten months and the makers did not make any payment despite repeated attempts.
Responding to the allegations of Rekhs, Lyca Productions banner which had bankrolled ‘2.0’ had condemned her comments. “Rekhs has problem with every production house, she works with. We have paid duly with whomever we have worked. Our partners were hurt by Rekhs comments while on the other hand we are trying to get the documents of payment made to Rekhs,” said Lyca in a statement.
Further, the statement read, Rekhs had demanded huge amount but we have given as per the market range and her comments are not appropriate. With Rekhs tweets, netizens were shocked to hear her claims.
Also Rekhs went on to disclose that she did not even get payments for Gautam Menon, Kamal Haasan and Aascar Ravichandran movies and is still waiting for them to pay her.
2.0 was made with a budget of Rs 550 crore and the film reportedly collected Rs 800 crore at the box office.
Telugu Student Who ‘Killed’ 66 Computers In US Gets 1 Year Jail
A Telugu student named Vishwanath Akuthota from Chittoor district has been sentenced to 1 year jail and fined over $58,000 for ‘killing’ computers at his college in Albany, USA.
Vishwanath, 27, has been found guilty of intentionally destroying 66 campus computers with a ‘USB Killer’ earlier this year. Apart from 1 year jail, Vishwanath will also spend 1 year of supervised release.
Vishwanath allegedly destroyed 66 computers at The College of St. Rose and even video recorded himself, saying “I’m going to kill this guy”, before entering a USB key into the computers, enhanced podiums and monitors.
The USB key sends commands that activate the equipment’s power components that charge the power and store energy. The ‘killer’ then directs the infected device to rapidly charge and then discharge. This overloads the electrical system of a computer and destroys it.
What’s Stopping Kabir Singh from Doing ‘Jersey’?
We have received reports that after the super success of ‘Kabir Singh’ Bollywood hero Shahid Kapoor will be doing yet another Telugu remake and it is none than that of Natural Star Nani’s ‘JERSEY.’ Noted producer ‘Dil’ Raju has acquired the Hindi remake rights and in association with Karan Johar, he is set to remake it.
The latest update of this is, Shahid Kapoor is in two minds to do this film and he has also laid a condition too. If Shahid signs this film, he reportedly wants Rs 40 crore remuneration. This is a huge amount but Shahid defends himself and is citing the blockbuster success of ‘Kabir Singh’ which minted Rs 200 crore at the box office.
With Shahid quoting such a big paycheck, producer Karan Johar is not impressed while on the other hand, ‘Dil’ Raju is adamant on having Shahid only as he believes that only Shahid can do justice for the role.
The Bollywood circles report that the negotiations would certainly take time and the project might get a launch so soon.
Prudhvi indirectly warns Rajendra Prasad?
During the last weekend senior actor Rajendra Prasad visited Tirumala and offered prayers to Lord Venkateswara Swami. Coming out of the temple as usual media surrounded him and he was asked why the biggies of the Telugu Film Industry are not meeting AP CM YS Jagan.
To this Rajendra Prasad replied that there is no urgency to meet AP CM. “As Jagan is the new CM, he needs time to settle down probably for a month or two. Usually, people with business interests would like to meet CM whereas artists have nothing of that sort. The film industry doesn’t have issues or concerns but if there are any, we will take them to CM’s notice,” said RP. He also said that he would personally meet Jagan soon.
Comedian Prudhviraj who was recently appointed as the chairman of SVBC found fault in Rajendra Prasad’s statements. “The film industry would have felicitated Chandrababu if he had become the CM for the second time. As CM YS Rajasekhar Reddy did a lot for the film industry yet the people in TFI are not liking, Jagan becoming the CM. That’s why they refused to even congratulate him. Hereafter if anyone says something bad about Jagan, will rip them apart,” said Prudhvi.
Seems like Prudhvi is taking things very serious as there is nothing wrong in Rajendra Prasad’s comments but somehow the former felt offensive in it.
Pic Talk: Nandamuri Abhay Ram in Bose Uniform
Young Tiger Jr NTR who is very active these days on social media, wished everyone on Independence Day. Tarak shared a picture of his elder son Nandamuri Abhay Ram and wrote ‘Jai Hind’ as caption to the image.
Well, the Junior’s junior appeared in Subhas Chandrabose uniform and also wore similar spectacles. In the picture, Abhay is all grown young lad and for sure Tarak fans will be super happy for sharing the picture.
On the work front, NTR is working on ‘RRR’ which is being directed by Rajamouli. Tarak is playing the role of freedom fighter Komaram Bheem in the movie.
Every fan of Tarak was thinking that ‘RRR’ will come up with something for this Independence Day but did not. Tarak has compensated with a better one!
Bhramaravati Kaadhu Amaravati, Babu Trolls Jagan
TDP chief and Leader of Opposition in AP Assembly Nara Chandrababu Naidu took a sarcastic jibe at Chief Minister YS Jagan. This afternoon, Chandrababu took to his Twitter and tweeted a few pictures of key administrative buildings in Amaravati beautifully illuminated in tricolours on the eve of the 73rd Independence Day.
“God has written the perfect script. He made those who mocked saying it’s not Amaravati but just graphics and ‘Bhramaravati’ (illusion) to illuminate it beautifully with their own hands,” Chandrababu tweeted.
While the former CM’s tweet turned out to be a collar-raising moment for his fans, the YSRCP followers are seen ridiculing the tweet. Some said that development is not just about beautiful buildings and also reminded him of the poor quality Secretariat and other key administrative buildings that were leaking water during rains.
Pic Talk: Allu Kids Celebrating Freedom
On special occasions, stylish star Allu Arjun shares pictures of his kids in his Instagram handle and expresses his inner thoughts. Marking the 73rd Independence Day, Bunny did so and we get to see the freedom celebrating moments of the Allu kids.
Bunny’s son Allu Ayaan appeared as a white British guy with a gun in his hand while Arha was the show stopper. She posed as Jhansi Laxmi Bhai in the traditional saree attire and a sword in her hand. Well these are just sweet and cute pictures and of course Bunny will be super proud to see his kids in the freedom fighters roles.
Allu Arjun is currently busy with ‘Ala Vaikunthapuramlo.’ The teaser of the film was unveiled this morning and it is getting millions of views.
Noted film lyricist Shiva Ganesh Passed Away
Noted film lyricist Shiva Ganesh has breathed his last at his residence in Hyderabad due to heart attack.
Ganesh has experience of working on several super hit dubbing movies like Premikula Roju, Narasimha, Jeans, Yenthavadu Gaani, Oke Okkadu, Boys and 7/G Brindavan Colony. Having got himself associated with more than 1000 films, Shiva Ganesh has made a name for himself through his remarkable work. The lyricist who’s survived by wife Nagendramani and two children Suhas, Manas, is a resident of Vanasthalipuram in Hyderabad. Many celebs from Tollywood and Kollywood have condoled his death.
Some of his popular works include Chuttu Chutti (Narasimha), Valu Kanuladaana (Premikula Roju), Raavena Cheliya (Jeans), Maaro Maaro (Boys) and more.
Villagers to take governance to people’s doorstep
Vijayawada: On the occasion of Independence Day, the Andhra Pradesh government launched a village volunteers initiative for taking governance to the doorsteps of people by involving over 2.8 lakh village volunteers.
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday announced the launch of the flagship programme at the main official function here to mark Independence Day.
Reddy, who later addressed the village volunteers at another event, said the programme was launched as the villages are backward even after 73 years of achieving independence.
Addressing the gathering after unfurling the national flag, he said the initiative was aimed at ensuring that the fruits of development reach those living in villages.
Under the initiative, the volunteers will act as a bridge between the government and the people. Another 2.66 lakh jobs will be provided by appointing permanent employees in village secretariats to be launched from October 2.
Village secretariats would be set up in each village to deliver governance to people in 72 hours. The scheme involves provision of one volunteer to cover 50 families in each village. Identity cards would be given to the volunteers and they would be paid an honorarium of Rs 5,000 per month.
The volunteers would first identify the beneficiaries, get to know their problems and, thereafter, delineate the appropriate schemes being provided for them by the government.
The Chief Minister said that the schemes would be able to reach the poorest of the poor and make all the villages self-sufficient.
Reddy also said the volunteers would turn out to be leaders once they complete their term. A toll-free telephone number 1902 would be set up at a call centre in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) to receive the grievances of the people.
He said that his government has taken many path-breaking decisions and will resolutely stick to its stand, brushing aside the insipid criticism of detractors.
He defended the legislations that were recently enacted to provide reservation for jobs to locals and reverse tendering.
In his hour-long address, he listed out the path-breaking welfare schemes and legislations that his government has undertaken during last two-and-a-half months.
The Chief Minister said the ‘Navaratnas’ delineated by him in the party manifesto were prepared after he understood the problems of the people during his 3,648 km ‘padayatra’ (march) throughout the state.
Besides, the YSR Rythu Bharosa scheme would be started from October 15 under which electricity would be provided to farmers free of cost and each farmer would get Rs 12,500 per year for the next four years, he added.
Speaking about the Amma Vodi scheme, which would be launched on January 26 next year, the Chief Minister said all mothers would be given Rs 15,000 per year so that they can educate their children without any hassles.
I respect reviews: Sharwa
Hero Sharwanand’s ‘Ranarangam’ has hit the cinemas today but the film got mixed feedback from the critics. Responding to this response, Sharwa said he will respect the reviews and reviewers.
Further Sharwa said, “The response is amazing from B and C centres. We are getting reports that for the first time all centres across the Telugu states are posting houseful collections. Irrespective of the reviews, the collections are going to be good and the first day numbers are going to be highest in my career. I would like to the team of ‘Ranarangam’ for this.”
Also adding, he said, “This is a screenplay oriented movie and we knew what would be the response from audience and critics. Technically, the film is of high standards and director Sudheer Varma is known for his taking.”
Director Sudheer Varma too said, the talk in the industry is different from the general public and they are thoroughly enjoying the movie.
Woman Cricketer Poses Nude For A Cause
Regarded as one of the best keepers in the women’s cricket, woman cricketer Sarah Taylor stunned every one by posing nude. Sharing the picture on her Instagram handle, Sarah said this is little out of her comfort zone but is proud to have done this.
Sarah appeared in the Women’s Health magazine and she bared it all and went on to split her thoughts. From her back to the navel part, she has a huge tattoo and this picture is pouring down with thousands of LIKES. The content in the magazine reveals that Sarah is battling from depression and unable to contain it, she took a break from international cricket. She pulled out of Women’s Ashes 2019 against Australia due to the same problem.
Sarah made her international debut at the age of 17 and became the youngest woman to score 1,000 ODI runs, at the age of just 19. She was part of England’s World Cup-winning team in 2017 Women’s World Cup.
