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‘RX 100’ Girl Twinning With A Pig
Payal Rajput is undoubtedly one of those lucky beauties who succeeded in scoring a hit film with her debut. The actress has marked her successful debut with ‘RX100’ movie and with her bold performance, the actress has grabbed the attention of the audience.
Recently, Payal appeared in a small role in ‘NTR Kathanayakudu’ movie as well. When the fans are eagerly waiting to see her on the silver screens again, the actress is giving an eye feast for the fans on social media. She recently posted an interesting picture of her in which she is seen twinning with a pig. “I expressed my love for a pig for pigs n people started comparing me with this cutest animal… So lmme flaunt this twinning pic with this cuty pie,” captioned Payal Rajput posting a picture of her pouting and also a cute pig. The pig is cute whereas Payal is absolutely hot
On the work front, Payal Rajput has a bunch of Punjabi and Tamil projects in her kitty at the moment. The actress is also in talks with some Tollywood films.
Kajal Agarwal’s Throwback Picture
South beauty Kajal Agarwal who recently appeared in Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas’ disaster film ‘Kavacham’ is romancing him again in his upcoming movie ‘Sita’ under the direction of Teja.
Kajal stays active on social media and keeps her fans engaged by posting a bunch of pictures of her. Recently, the actress posted a throwback picture of her from her school days. It is it is known that the actress has completed her High School in St. Anns. She posted a group photo of her classmates in which Kajal is seen sitting in the front row. We can say that she hasn’t changed much and is looking cute with her different bob hair cut. Fondest memories #throwback and how! #stannes the day we graduated… shout-out to my most amazing #annites.
On the work front, apart from ‘Sita’, Kajal is doing the remake of ‘Queen’ movie in Tamil titled as ‘Paris Paris’. Kajal is also playing the female lead in Shankar and Kamal Hassan’s upcoming magnum opus ‘Indian 2’.
No Hungama Of Summer Releases
After Sankranti, most of the filmmakers like to release the movies during the summer season. It is known that just like every year we have a bunch of super cool films releasing for this hot summer. But none of the summer releases are making much noise.
Touted to be the 25th film of Mahesh Babu directed by Vamsi Paidipally ‘Maharshi’ is going to get released for April this year. The makers haven’t come up with any official update yet. Tollywood sensational hero Vijay Devarakonda is also going to release his next ‘Dear Comrade’. Apart from the on-location stills, no big promotional material is released from the makers. Also, there is no clarity on the release date of the movie as well. Also, Nani’s ‘Jersey’ movie is going to hit the screens on April 19th. The teaser of the movie has greatly impressed the audience by featuring Nani in a cricketer role. Apart from the teaser, the makers haven’t released any major promotional material yet.
Cute couple Samantha and Naga Chaitanya are going to share the screen space for the first time after marriage with ‘Majili’ movie directed by Shiva Nirvana. The movie is supposed to hit the screen on March 5th. Only a few more days are left before the release of the film but the makers haven’t even unveiled the teaser of the film yet.
Mega Princess Niharika Konidela is also going to test her luck with ‘Suryakantham’ movie which is hitting the screens on March 29th. The teaser of the movie gained a decent response from the audience. However, we have to wait for a few more days for more updates. Young hero sharwanand is doing a movie with director Sudheer Varma. The release date of the film is yet to be officially confirmed.
Allu Sirish is coming up with the remake movie ‘ABCD’ which is gearing up from March 1st release. But the movie is not making much buzz. Surya’s ‘NGK’ is one of the most anticipated films in Kollywood which is releasing on April 12th. Telugu version is also going to get released on the same day but the makers haven’t started the promotions of the film yet. Also, ‘Kanchana 3’ is going to be released on April 18th.
Almost all the movies are currently in the last stages of the shooting or in the post-production stages. But the makers of these films are not showing interest in the promotions. Though some interesting movies are gearing up for summer release the promotional Hungama hasn’t started in Tollywood yet.
Operation Lotus: CM releases audio tape
In a surprise twist to the politics in Karnataka that could have repercussion nationally, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, hours before presenting the budget, called for a press conference and released an audio clip of a conversation between the state’s BJP chief B.S. Yeddyurrappa and JDS MLA Naganagowda Kandkur’s son Sharana where the BJP made an offer of Rs. 25 lakh and offered ministerial berth to the MLA’s father.
Speaking to reporters at a press conference, Kumaraswamy said that the calls mentions “the name of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and other heads of institutions.” Explaining about the BJP’s modus operandi, he said that the Saffron Party does not contact the MLAs directly but gets in touch with a close aide who can or is in a position to influence the MLA.
Kumaraswamy also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP for encouraging his “friends” to demolish India’s democracy through such sick tactics. “I demand the Prime Minister to show his real face,” he said, speaking to reporters adding that anti-BJP allies will expose the truth of the Prime Minister in Parliament.”
Meanwhile, JD(S) Chief H.D. Deve Gowda tweeted: “Our promise: FarmersLoanWaiver – Status: Ongoing
Modi’s promise: Ram Mandir, Clean Ganga, Interlinking of rivers,15 Lakh into bank accounts… -Status: Never
‘Ongoing’ is a better status to be in than ‘Never’. The only ‘Ongoing’ status in BJP is ‘Operation Lotus”attempt in Karnataka,” targeting the BJP’s poaching game. With such tapes making their way into the media, looks like there’s more in store for the BJP in South.
Will this lead to more bitterness between Telugu states?
It is a well-known fact that the bifurcation of United Andhra Pradesh would create water disputes between the two Telugu states. While this continues to be a thorn, the latest allegations by AP Water Resources Minister Devineni Umamaheswara Rao that the Telangana government is constructing 16 irrigation projects illegally on Krishna and Godavari basins may escalate the bitterness between the two states.
Speaking at the AP Legislative Assembly, he said that “eight projects on the Krishna basin and nine projects in Godavari basin are constructed illegally by Telangana government.” Naming each of these projects, he gave out the details of the storage capacity of these projects. The Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, Dindi LIS, enhancement of Kalwakurty, Bhakta Ramdas LIS, Thummilla LIS, water Grid project, enhancement of SLBC as well as enhancement to Nettampadu LIS are the ones being constructed on Krishna basin illegally, he stated.
Meanwhile, the prestigious Kaleswaram Project, GLIS phase-III, Tupakulagudem (Kanthanapalli), Sita Rama LIS, water grid project, Rajapet (Bhimkund), Chanaka Korta project, Pimprad-Parsoda, Ramappa Lake to Pakkala Lake are the ones on Godavari basin, being constructed illegally.
Adding to this, he said that the Telangana government is also violating the provisions of AP Reorganisation Act, 2014 and also is going against the Central Water Commission Regulations. It has also appealed to the CWC and Krishna River Management Board and Godavari River Management Board to call for a meeting and sort out these issues. While these allegations seem politics, they are definitely going to cause more bitterness between already strained relations between the two Telugu states.
Odisha police arrest one in #KidariKilling
The police have finally found a breakthrough in the brutal killing of Aaraku MLA Kidari Sarveswara Rao. They have arrested a prime suspect in connection with the case.
On Thursday night, the Odisha Police have detained a person by name Donduru in Koraput district of the state. While they were doing a recce in the Paduva forest region, Donduru was caught and after a preliminary investigation they have come to a conclusion that he has a hand in Kidari’s massacre.
The Odisha police will surrender Donduru to the custody of National Investigation Agency (NIA) which is probing the case.
Nearly 30 Naxals killed the TDP MLA and former Araku MLA Siveri Soma in Andhra Pradesh’s Araku valley in Visakhapatnam District on September 23rd. This incident gave a strong indication of Naxals dominance in the agency region once again.
Will Educated Elites Bring New Rise To Janasena??
There is a severe criticism on Janasena Party from sometime that there are no leaders in this party led by Pawan Kalyan, while Nadendla Manohar is the only addition. However, Powerstar has rewritten the whole thing as some educated elite joined the party big time.
From educationist Vishnu Raju to environmental activist Pulla Rao, great scientist Abdul Kalam’s scientific advisor Ponraj to professor Sudhakar Rao to retired DIG Ravi Kumar Murthy, an educated elite class has now joined Janasena party. And that looks pretty encouraging on social media and pictures, but the moot question is, will they bring new rise to the party?
Educated and professional people always failed to make a difference when they came up with political parties. From Loksatta JP to Aam Admi’s Arvind Kejriwal, there are these educated and well-behaved politicians who never do populist work like our regular MLAs and MPs. But still, their success rate is very low. So what will this cult add to Janasena became a crucial discussion now.
If we have to tell in cinema language, these educated lots are A-centre campaigners, but we need content for B & C centers. What say Janasainiks?
Modi rubbing salt into Andhra’s wounds: CM
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Parliament address on Thursday as “appalling” and alleged that he was rubbing salt into the wounds of his state instead of doing justice to it by fulfilling his commitments.
Naidu said this in a teleconference with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders.
Naidu is the president of the TDP, which pulled out of the BJP-led NDA last year over the latter’s refusal to accord special category status to Andhra Pradesh.
The Chief Minister, who is trying to cobble together an anti-BJP front, took strong exception to Modi calling the opposition alliance ‘maha milavat’ (highly adulterated).
According to TDP sources, Naidu reiterated the Opposition charge that Modi has weakened the democratic institutions in the country and said that the Modi government had failed on all fronts.
The TDP chief plans a 12-hour sit-in in New Delhi on February 11 over the demand for special category status to Andhra Pradesh. He appealed to all to make his protest a success.
Claiming that leaders of many national parties would be joining him in protest, Naidu also invited the state opposition parties to participate in it. “It is for them to decide whether to stand with the people or continue playing politics,” he said.
Kamineni Not To Contest AP Polls?
Former minister and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Kaikaluru in Krishna district Kamineni Srinivas on Friday announced that he would not contest the ensuing assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh.
Speaking to the media, Kamineni said he had no interest whatsoever to contest the assembly elections in 2014 elections also, but had to oblige the request of Vice President M Venkaiaha Naidu, who was then a key leader in the Bharatiya Janata Party.
“Since the BJP had an alliance with the TDP, we had an obligation to contest the polls. Venkaiah Naidu told me that the BJP got the opportunity to contest in that election and I should make use of the opportunity. That was how I got the chance to become an MLA,” he said.
This time since there was no alliance between the TDP and the BJP, he had no obligation to contest. However, Kamineni said he would continue in the public sphere to serve the people.
There were reports that Kamineni would call it quits from the BJP and would join the TDP.
However, he has realised that there is too much competition for the Kaikaluluru seat and his last minute defection might not fetch him the TDP ticket. But it is unlikely that he would continue in the BJP.
Tummala To Get Berth In KCR Cabinet?
Though there is no official confirmation from the Telangana government as such, there are enough indication that Telangana Rashtra Samithi president and chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao will expand his cabinet at last on February 10.
As reported in these columns a couple of weeks ago, KCR had been waiting for auspicious days or muhurtams and February 10 happens to be the most auspicious day: It is Sri Panchami, which is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati and any activity that is taken on that day will yield very good results. Hence, KCR has chosen the muhurtham.
There have been reports that it is not going to be a major expansion but KCR will induct only six to eight ministers in the first phase.
He will take up another round of cabinet expansion after the Lok Sabha elections to be held in April/May.
It is not exactly known who is there in the mind of KCR for being inducted into the cabinet.
According to reports, KCR might not induct his son K T Rama Rao and his nephew T Harish Rao into the cabinet, as KCR wants his son, who is now TRS working president, to take responsibility of steering the party in the Lok Sabha elections, while Harish to contest the Lok Sabha elections.
The fact that Harish has vacated his ministerial bungalow in the Minister’s Quarters in Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, itself indicated that he would not be inducted into the cabinet.
However, another former minister Tummala Nageshwar Rao, who lost the assembly elections from Palair in Khammam district, is still continuing in the same bungalow in the minister’s quarters.
Apparently, KCR has asked him not to vacate the bungalow till he takes up the cabinet expansion.
This led to the talk that Tummala might be included in the cabinet. Since the MLC elections are going to be held soon, KCR might nominate Tummala for the MLC post and make him a minister.
After all, Tummala’s presence in the cabinet is essential for KCR to win the Khammam parliamentary seat!
AP people to pay Rs 1.12 cr for Naidu’s ‘Deeksha’ in Delhi
After mocking at ‘Special Status’ for Andhra Pradesh for five years, sailing with BJP for four years, TDP president and AP CM N Chandrababu Naidu has finally decided to hold a protest rally in New Delhi on February 11 demanding BJP-led NDA government to grant Special Status for Andhra Pradesh.
Looking at Naidu who slept for five years on special status issue and at one point argued against special status and even threatened to send those to jail who fight for special status, AP people are mocking and laughing at Naidu terming it as “Donga Deeksha” to garner national attention at the cost of public money.
Though no one has objection if Naidu spends his own money to achieve his ‘national political dreams’, what causes anger among AP people is that TDP government shamelessly releasing a GO (Government Order) on February 6 sanctioning Rs 1,12,16,465 to meet the expenditure of Naidu’s Deeksha.
The GO states, “Government of AP has decided to hire two special trains with 20 compartments each from South Central Railway, Secunderabad. The first train will be from Anantapur to Delhi and second train from Srikakulam to Delhi to transport interested political parties, organisations, NGOs Associations etc.”
None of the political parties or NGOs or any unions or organisations have come forward to take part in Naidu’s Donga Deeksha.
This would mean that this money is spent only to transport TDP leaders and activists.
Naidu, who is fast losing ground in AP to YSRCP before Assembly polls, is trying to divert people’s attention and also to garner national attention by staging fake dharnas in Delhi at the cost of public money.
TDP Lovers Vs YSR Fans: Social Media Exploding
Already reports about YSR biopic ‘Yaatra’ are coming out on social media with viewers sharing their first show experiences. What is shocking at this moment is that already netizens have got split into Telugudesam party lovers and YSR fans, to fight among themselves.
Apparently ‘Yaatra’ shows TDP and Congress high-command in a bad light, giving a message that only YSR has done the right things for the audience. And they have used some real voices of Chandrababu Naidu from ‘note for vote’ scam too. All this didn’t go well with fans of TDP who took to social media to ridicule the film.
TDP fans are busy spreading the word that Yaatra looks like a Sakshi TV special program on YSR, which they air on his Jayanthi. And retorting to this, now YSR fans are ridiculing NTR biopic big way. They are saying that even the Balayya starrer is like a special program on NTR aired by ABN.
With NTR biopic available on Amazon Prime now, they are also getting few snapshots of it to troll. Let’s see where this social media explosion ends finally.
Yatra Movie Review
Yatra is not a biopic of YS Rajasekhara Reddy. It is a depiction of one of the crucial phases in his political career that helped him to win against all odds. The film only focuses on YSR’s Pada Yatra and the decisions he made after interacting closely with people.
What is it about?
Rajasekhara Reddy (Mammootty) decides to start Pada Yatra when the ruling party decides to go for early polls. During pada yatra, Rajasekhara Reddy comes to know about the plight of farmers and poor people. The film is a collection of scenes which lead YSR to introduce many welfare schemes that eventually lead him to power.
Performances:
Mammootty doesn’t try to mimic or look like YSR at all. Except for the hand gestures Mammootty does it in his own style but still bring authenticity and makes us believe that he is the Rajasekhar Reddy. His performance and screen presence are Yatra’s main highlights. Rao Ramesh as KVP is good. Totapalli Madhu’s imitation as VH is superb and provides comic relief in this otherwise serious drama. Sachin Kedekar is good and Posani makes an impression. Jagapathi Babu plays a blink and miss cameo as Raja Reddy.
Technicalities:
Director Mahi V. Raghav seems to be an ardent admirer of YSR. He shows him as the dynamic leader who dictated terms to High Command. Mahi tells the story behind Pada Yatra in his own perspective. He did well in getting the emotions right and the subtle elevations will please YSR fans.
Music by K is very ordinary. There are ample songs but none is catchy. Even the background score is underwhelming. Dialogues are very impressive. Cinematography is decent. Editing could have been better. There are so many drags and jumps in the second hour. Production values are neat.
Thumbs Up:
Mammootty’s performance
Thotapalli Madhu as VH
Decent First Half
Emotional climax
Thumbs Down:
Too melodramatic at times
Slow pace
Way Too much Cinematic liberty
Analysis:
YSR life story has the potential to be made as a complete biopic. However, director Mahi V. Raghav focused only upon the Pada Yatra and the emotions that YSR might have gone through while interacting with people. The film’s main focus is upon establishing the idea behind the schemes introduced by YSR. Lengthy scenes are solely dedicated for this purpose.
First half of the film gives us a bit of introduction of YSR, the opposition leader, who is looking for an opportunity to serve people. He decides to take up Pada Yatra and on his way he gets to interact with the farmers. He comes to know about their problems and promises to give them free power. He also come across the aged people struggling to get pension.
There is a very big sequence that is totally dedicated for the birth of the idea of ‘Arogyasri’, one of the iconic schemes introduced by YSR. In between the emotional journey and interactions with people, YSR’s dynamism is shown in the way he deals with the High Command. These are definitely exaggerated, but gives the necessary kick to YSR fans. All the scenes between YSR and High Command clicked due to subtle direction and minimal dialogue.
There are a few satires on TDP as well. ‘They briefed me’ phone call was used effectively and it received thumping response. There are some impressive scenes and well written dialogue that makes Yatra a decent watch. However, the film is made with the intention of pleasing YSR fans than showing the facts. It is more like a personal film than a film based on real incidents. The documentary styled presentation and over dramatization would limit its box office reach.
Verdict: For YSR Fans!
