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How Much Did It Cost For Bigg Boss To Turn His “No” Into “Yes”?
Nagarjuna vehemently said that he doesn’t like Bigg Boss concept and he hates to talk about it. But then, he decide to host the show, in the third season.This made a troll stock but the actor is getting ready to face all the music and host the show.
To achieve his “Yes”, StarMaa team and Bigg Boss makers had to shell out Rs. 12 crores it seems. Even though he said, “No” twice, they kept pestering him with bigger paychecks and finally, he agreed after some of his other conditions have also been met, it seems.
This is huge than what Jr. NTR got in the first season and 3 times more than what Nani made hosting the second season.StarMaa did make a strategic calculation looking at how Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu first season performed and second season of Bigg Boss raked in TRPs to give him such amount and spend on the sets and celebrity contestants, it seems.
Well, Venkatesh, Vijay Devarakonda were also considered but their calculations and availability of dates, determined Nag as the perfect choice after Jr. NTR, who couldn’t do it as he is busy with RRR.
Also, looking at how Nani couldn’t balance the show in the second season, they wanted a senior hero, who gets respect from all involved to do the show, it seems.
Photo Story: Jr.NTR In Beast Mode For RRR!
Jr. NTR has decided to change his look for each film of his and he turned to more character driven look changer than an actor who fixes to one similar pattern all along.He turned slightly chubby for Janatha Garage, more chubby for Jai Lava Kusa. Decided to go for slim and six pack look in Aravinda Sametha.
For RRR, he is transforming himself for the complete look of Komaram Bheem by the end of the film. SS Rajamouli wanted to showcase the change in the looks of both his characters – Alluri Ramaraju and Komaram Bheem.
So, Ram Charan is transforming himself for the final look and Jr. NTR too. Lloyd Stevens, trainer of Jr. NTR shared a picture of the actor doing leg workouts.The real beastly look is visible to us now and in the film, it could be a big surprise for all of us too. Can’t wait for July, 2020, can you?
Bollywood ”Queen” Is Now Action Star!
Bollywood has a beautiful set of young actresses who are looking to transform the perception of the audiences with different movies.Kangana Ranaut, who could change her image with Queen, decided to do more films that will push her image as the biggest star actress.
Manikarnika did not have much impact on her image and she did have misses at box office that reduced her market stake in comparison with Alia Bhatt.
After Judgemental Hai Kya, she decided to go for Rambo style action in Dhaakad and the story is set in Haryana.
Rajneesh Ghai is directing the film and Kangana is aiming for Diwali 2020, which normally is reserved for Khan’s. Let’s see if she can deliver on becoming an action star, at least with this film!
Karanam Balram has illegal daughter?
Did senior Telugu Desam Party leader and Chirala MLA Karanam Balaram lie about his children while affidavit before the Election Commission during the recent assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh?
The answer is yes, according to former TDP MLA and now, YSRC leader Amanchi Krishna Mohan.
He alleged that Balaram had four children but in the election affidavit, he had mentioned that he had only three children.
“He had hidden the information about his foster daughter Ambika Krishna, who was born to another woman K Prasuna. I filed a petition against Balaram in the high court,” Krishna Mohan said.
Ambika had recently joined the YSR Congress party. According to Krishna Mohan, Balaram had brought up Ambika like any other daughter and had even celebrated her birthday till she was eight years old.
“The birth certificate of Ambika in St Theresa hospital also mentions Balaram as her father. In all her other certificates including school and college certificates, it was clearly mentioned that Ambika is his daughter,” the YSRC leader said.
He challenged Balaram to say openly that Ambika was not his daughter.
“She is ready to face any test to prove that she is Balaram’s daughter – whether it is forensic test or DNA test. She only wants him to openly admit that she is his daughter,” Krishna Mohan said.
The YSRC leader also alleged that even TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu was aware of the fact that Ambika was Balaram’s daughter.
“In the past, Naidu released the book written by Ambika, as the daughter of Balaram,” he pointed out.
Stating that Balaram had no guts to admit her as his daughter openly, Krishna Mohan demanded that Naidu should immediately suspend the former from the TDP for providing wrong information in the election affidavit.
‘I Went Into Borderline Depression’
Ahead of the release of ‘Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene’ on July 12, Sundeep Kishan talks about the movie, what makes it so different, why it’s not a regular horror flick, why he turned into a producer and more. Excerpts from a candid conversation.
Did you do the movie only because of the genre?
Honestly, I never wanted to do a horror film. I enjoy watching horror movies but I used to feel that an actor wouldn’t have much scope to act in the genre. Even when the genre had a boom period, I stayed away from it. But when director Caarthick Raaju narrated the script, I felt the film goes beyond horror. It’s more emotional and I wanted the audience to experience it. The film flips between future and present. The story is partly set in 2043.
You have described it as a multi-genre film. What makes ‘NVNN’ different from others?
Horror is a universal genre that can be enjoyed by all sections of audience. There have been novel films in the genre – like ‘Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada’, ‘Gruham’, ‘Prema Katha Chitram’. As I said, my film is more than just horror. The audience will not say that ‘NVNN’ is just a horror film after watching it.
What about humour quotient?
There definitely is comedy in the film but it’s not there for the sake of it. The audience will enjoy the entertainment quotient in the film. Posani Krishna Murali garu’s character is extraordinary.
The visuals in the trailer and the songs are really good. Tell us about that.
The technicians, like SS Thaman (music director), were chosen keeping the genre in mind. I must say that the film is high on technical finesse. The singles released so far have become hits. There is a single which hasn’t been released to make sure the story doesn’t get revealed. You will enjoy it in the movie. As I said, the film shows how the future is going to be 20 years or so from now. It’s been imaginatively done.
What made you turn a producer?
As everyone knows, I haven’t had a hit in the last two years. Three of my films flopped and every time I could discover what went wrong only after they were made. I can’t blame anybody for my choices. I have turned a producer to take charge of things. Even promotions of ‘NVNN’ have been carried out in a novel way. We started with posters in washrooms. As a producer, I have the freedom to do things the way I want. When I am not a producer, it’s not my money and I wouldn’t have much freedom. My producer needn’t believe in what I believe in. If an actor insists, it will be called interference. Most of the times I made conscious, careful decisions, they have worked for me.
How confident are you about the success of ‘NVNN’?
We are totally confident that the film will do well. If I am saying the film is very very good, the audience might say it’s very good or good. They won’t say it’s bad. That much we are sure right now. We have successfully sold the film across all territories. Anil Sunkara garu is presenting the movie.
Some big names have bought the Hindi remake rights of ‘NVNN’. They liked it instantly. Actually, they don’t get pleased so easily. If they are stunned by our film, you can imagine. I don’t want to reveal their names now. I can proudly say that this is the best film in my career.
It seems you are going all out to promote the film. Isn’t it?
We are spending everything that we earned as a pre-release profit in promoting the film. We have held test audience screenings as well. We have taken care of all aspects. The trailer has shown the screenplay of the film. There is more to the film, as it includes multiple elements. Those who have loved the trailer will love the film even more.
Your director has made it to this stage after much wait. Tell us about him.
The film should work for my director as well as the heroine (Anya Singh). My director had left a lucrative job years ago to chase his dreams. My heroine was through difficulties in her personal life for two years. They deserve all success.
How have you seen your failures in recent years?
I almost went into borderline depression. I travelled to the US to get rid of it. I don’t discuss my professional matters with my family. The one person with whom I share things is my sister, who works for Euros. She is highly talented. After returning from the US, ‘NVNN’ was selected after listening to more than 30 stories. I believe that you have to create your own opportunities.
When ‘Sneha Geetham’ and ‘Prasthanam’ came, nobody knew Sundeep Kishan. I have since gone on to do films in three languages. I want to achieve more. I want to do bigger films, films bigger in terms of premise, visuals, scale and canvas, not budget. I have scored well in Tamil and Hindi but not that well in Telugu. It’s like losing on the home ground.
What about your stint with digital media?
I have done a pucca action-driven role for Amazon. Raj-DK have directed it. Titled ‘The Family Man’, it’s a high-budget action thriller.
How is your restaurant business going?
I established the restaurant for financial security for my parents and sister. I have done 12 films for free in my career. That’s why I need to always have financial backing for my family. I have to give back to my parents. My restaurant is doing well and I am happy.
What next immediately after ‘NVNN’?
‘Tenali Ramakrishna BA BL’ is a humorous film, whose story has been adapted by G Nageshwar Reddy garu. It’s a complete genre shift from ‘NVNN’ for me.
Pic Talk: Deepika Turns Quite Spicy For Jewellery
Not many heroines turned so hot post tying the nuptials, but the likes of Kareena, Deepika and Samantha are surely breaking the cliched ideas. They are giving a feel that hotness has nothing to do with marriage and their recent pictures are a testimony of that.
Here comes the latest campaign of a noted jewellery campaign features star heroine Deepika Padukone in a saucy avatar, where her jaw-dropping cleavage show in deep neck outfits is grabbing eyeballs. And that coming from a married lady is something like a shocker for many. But we have to say that Mrs Ranvir Singh is quite gorgeous and making men jealous of her husband.
However, this noted brand never comes up with such raunchy ad campaigns for their products, and their present work with Deepika became the talk of the town for the same. Well, its all about attention grabbing and Deepika knows how to do that.
Horror Film, All The Charms And Sympathy Factor
The film business is all about making an interesting film, promoting it to the core and reaping benefits at the box office by carefully planning the timing of the release. We have to say that the young hero is ticking all the boxes right, but there comes this sympathy factor that is playing in his favour.
Sandeep Kishan is long absent from films, almost for two years, as the actor explained that he got into depression and was confused picking up the right project. But he has finally come up with Ninu Veedani Needanu Nenu and the film’s trailer did all the magic. Naturally, Telugu audiences love horror comedies and any bit of newness into them will be a winner.
At the same time, Sandeep is doing amazing promotions for the film barring some cheap tricks like a bike-theft video, the likes of scary posters in bathrooms, a pre-release event that will see a horde of young and happening heroes as guests, and other regular activities. This will surely help #NVNN get the desired attention.
Then we have a sympathy factor chipping in for the hero, as many feel that he needs at least one big hit for the kind of hard work he’s putting in. Even if the film is above average, the sympathy factor will sure make things work. As the film hits cinemas on July 12th, let’s see what happens.
Samantha’s Trollers Are Having A Feast
It has been two days since Samantha commented that liking a film as a story (Arjun Reddy here) and disliking the comments made by Sandeep Reddy Vanga (violence is also a form of expressing love) are two different things. The thing is that trollers are having a feast as Samantha shared this opinion.
Earlier after someone pointed out that she is following double standards by liking Arjun Reddy but criticising Kabir Singh, the actress gave clarity like above. However, trollers are quick to point out what kinds of things Samantha has said in media and what she has done on the screen.
In Rangasthalam movie, Samantha gets slapped by Ram Charan and some netizens expressed how come she supported toxic masculinity back then. They shared screenshots of that particular scene as well. Then comes her interview to JFW magazine where she answered the question, ‘food or sex?’, by saying, ‘Sex, because I can starve anytime’.
And the trollers say- if Samantha has the freedom of saying that sex is her priority, won’t Sandeep Reddy have the freedom of hitting someone who is in love with? It’s a personal choice, few felt (which is not anyway).
Some others shared the images of Samantha from Oh Baby pre-release event where she flaunted her glamour big time and pointed out, “If you could wear whatever you like despite being a married man, why can’t Sandeep Reddy say and film what he likes?”.
An online poll conducted by a website has seen 70% of the people supporting Sandeep Reddy Vanga over his violent love his comments.
Many feel that Samantha, being a star heroine, shouldn’t have invested her time into this controversy, as that is spoiling more of her image.
Sandeep And Co. Tries Cheap Trick To Get Attention
To promote a film, these days makers are going to any extent. Recently a Tamil film starlet has released a Facebook video where she complained that her husband is ill-treating her every day. Later it was revealed that actually, she made that video to promote her latest movie, where she plays the role of a wife who is getting domestically abused.
And now, comedian Priyadarshi stunned everyone by releasing a video of his bike being stolen by a guy wearing a mask. As twitterati shared that multiple times, Hyderabad Police responded to that officially, asking him to share the location of the happening. Then came Sandeep Kishan into the picture, revealing the truth.
“Sorry this got more serious than we expected..it’s a fun promotional campaign that we are doing for #NinuVeedaniNeedaniNene. As we dint get Priyadarshi’s dates..we had his bike make a special appearance in our film”, he tweeted in reply to Priyadarshi’s tweet, as many journalists also kept asking the comedian if he has filed a complaint or not.
The moment this hero shared the truth, netizens blasted the team for such cheap promotions as there many guys out there who lost their bikes and they know the pain of losing one. Score a hit by delivering a film with better content, but not with cheap tricks, opined many.
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