Mission 2019: Sonia Gandhi hosts dinner to opposition parties
UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi hosted an informer dinner for opposition leaders of country on Tuesday night, in an effort to bring all the anti-BJP parties under one roof. The congress leaders who attended the meeting include former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, opposition leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and another senior leader Randeep Singh Surjewala.
Although leaders who attended dinner rubbed it off saying it was just an informal bonding of several opposition leaders, the development clearly hints that Congress is attempting to form a strong anti-Modi front to face the coming 2019 polls, and at the same time beats down the third front talks.
Congress party president Rahul Gandhi said, in a tweet, ‘Fabulous dinner tonight, hosted by Sonia Gandhi ji. an opportunity for leaders from different political parties to meet and bond, informally. Much political talk but much more important – tremendous positive energy, warmth and genuine affection.’
Notable guests to the dinner were Omar Abdullah, Sharad Pawar, Tejashwi Yadav, Kanimozhi, D Raja (CPI), Satish Mishra of BSP, Sudip Bandhopadhyay of Trinamool Congress and Ram Gopal Yadav of SP.
Prior to this meeting, Sonia Gandhi in her recent interviews said there is a necessity for opposition parties to work together at national level. KCR was seen emerging in South India after he announced to initiate a collaboration of local parties against both national parties – Congress and BJP. KCR got support from various parties in first place, and he is set to meet leaders of regional parties and bureaucrats after the ongoing budget session in Telangana.
With the collaboration of all these parties, Congress is wanting to make a comeback in national politics and this is the first diplomatic step towards it.
Saaho Villain For Young Hero
As Bellamkonda Srinivas is nearing the completion of his ongoing project Sakshyam, he is shifting his focus on to his new project which is going to be in the direction of a newcomer named Srinivas. Bankrolled by Naveen Sontineni under the banner of Vamsadhara Creations, the film’s casting and pre-production work are currently in progress.
The test shoot was recently wrapped up, and the latest development about the project informs us that Neil Nitin Mukesh who is currently playing the lead antagonist in Sahoo was confirmed to be the primary baddie in this film. Earlier, the rumours revealed that Naveen Chandra is in consideration for the project, but now it was confirmed that Neil Nitin Mukesh is doing the role.
The increasing craze for Neil Nitin Mukesh in Tollywood made the producers feel that his presence would increase the value of the project at the national level. As a result, the makers have restricted Naveen Chandra for a vital role in the film and roped in Neil Nitin Mukesh for the lead antagonist.
The regular shoot of the film is going to begin in a week. More details about the film will be out soon.
Heroine Fires Over ‘Glamour’ Request For Promotions
Young heroines promoting their new movies always try to look fashionable. Thanks to the likes of Samantha who has brought that big fashion culture to Telugu industry as well, after whom almost all the heroines are appearing in designer outfits to flaunt their charms at press meets.
This heroine from a neighbourhood tinsel town is known for her extra hotness all the times. She pours glamour on the silver screen and also in social media posts too. However, for the promotional events of her latest movie, we hear that the producer is insisting her on flaunting more glamour. Though she’s up with costumes that reveal the sexiness of her waist and all, the producer is said to be saying it’s not pulling any attention and he wants a more glamorous treat from her.
Miffed over these stupid demands, other day heroine gave a black and blue to the producer at a 3-star hotel where she’s staying, a report says. She reportedly told him that she’s doing best at the moment by appearing in sexy outfits, but if the producer wants more, she cannot walk the streets of Hyderabad in a cloth-less avatar.
These odd reasons often make South Film Industries sound like a chauvinist and sex-on-the-mind kind of people. Even if the heroine comes in a bikini to promote a movie, there will not be much attention, because it’s the content inside the film that matters.
Nara Rohith in a full length challenging Dumb role
It seems like the winds of change have really begun to blow in Tollywood. Star heroes who stuck to mass roles have started taking up unconventional films. Recently, Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja played sightless hero in ‘Raja The Great’ that gave him much needed hit. Mega power star Ram Charan is playing a hearing impaired countryman in Rangasthalam.
Nara Rohith is one hero who doesn’t shy away from experimenting with his roles. The talented hero is set to play a mute protagonist in his next film. It will be a challenging role for him as his voice and dialogue delivery are considered his strengths. The film will be directed by PB Manjunath and produced by Narayana Rao Atluri on Sree Vyshnavee Creations. The film will be launched on auspicious day of Ugadi.
Its Official: Pooja Hegde Beats Everyone!!
In that particular shot, as dusky siren Pooja Hegde emerges out of a pool in her black bikini, her ravishing curves just made everyone lose their heart and mind. Not just audiences, even filmmakers also got their jaws dropping and since then there is no looking back for her.
After signing the likes of Charan, NTR, Mahesh and also Prabhas in a row, it became official that Pooja is the Most Desirable lady for 2017. In an online poll conducted by popular Times Group, the actress emerged as the No 1 choice of Hyderabad people. Pipping her immediate competition from seniors and juniors alike, she managed to beat the likes of Kajal and Rakul to enter the top position now while she is not on the list at all in 2016.
Following Pooja Hegde is none other than Kajal, Rakul Preet, PV Sindhu and Adah Sharma in the Top 5 list, while Tamanna, Simran Chowdhary, Srishti Vyakaranam, Anushka and Mithali took the next five places.
Surprisingly, while Kajal dropped only from Rank 1 to Rank 2, Anushka fell to Rank 9 from 2nd position. Similarly, Keerthi Suresh and Nivetha Thomas who are rocking at 6th and 7th positions earlier have dropped out of Top 10, falling to 17th and 18th ranks. Forget about Samantha, she slipped from 12th to 21st position.
Cameraman All Set To Direct Nandamuri Hero
The man behind the lens for some noted Mahesh Babu’s films like Nani, Athadu, Dookudu and Aagadu is none other than KV Guhan. Though his work on Sai Dharam’s Jawaan didn’t get much appreciation, now he’s all set to take a different turning.
Earlier Guhan tried his hand at director once, when he remade super hit Telugu movie “Happy Days” in Tamil. Titled “Inidhu Inidhu” the film did just average at the box office way back in 2010 and later the noted cinematographer didn’t try his hand at direction. But new, he has narrated a script to the “Athanokkade” star Nandamuri Kalyanam and we hear that he got a nod as well.
A source revealed that Guhan narrated an action-adventure film to Kalyan Ram that will be shot in some terrific locations. As he is both cinematographer and director, we hear that the Nandamuri hero got confidence immediately, which otherwise he would have doubted if the filming will be possible or not. That will mark debuting of Guhan into Telugu cinema as a director now.
Much details of the project are yet to be out but it looks Kalyan Ram is picking up some interesting films with Tamil directors these days. After ‘Na Nuvve’ being directed by 180 fame Jayendra, this will be his second film with a Tamil director in the recent times.
Mahesh Babu’s Nephew Creates Hulchul In Parliament
Superstar Mahesh Babu’s nephew and TDP MP Galla Jagadev’s son Galla Sidharth created hulchul in Parliament. He also joined TDP MPs fight for special status to Andhra Pradesh.
Sporting TDP scarf on his shoulders and holding placards, the MP’s teenaged son staged dharna demanding for special status in the Parliament premises. He was cynosure of all eyes at the dharna site as the MPs of other parties enquired about Sidharth background.
Strong speculations are already doing rounds that Sidharth will make a debut in the Telugu film industry as hero soon. Mahesh Babu has taken initiative in finalising the script for the new hero coming from the veteran actor superstar Krishna’s family.
Pawan Asks for VIP Security From AP Police
Jana Sena leader Pawan Kalyan shot off a letter to Andhra Pradesh Director General Of Police requesting the latter to provide permanent police security for him.
Pawan thanked AP Police for accepting his request to provide temporary police security to him and also security arrangements for the public meeting organised on the eve of fourth anniversary of the party in Guntur on Wednesday.
In the wake of increasing people’s support and huge mobilization of people during his visit to districts, the Jana Sena leader said if any untoward incidents are reported, government will be held responsible. To avoid such embarrassment, Pawan requested permanent security to him in the future.
At present, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and YSR Congress Party President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy are only provided special security. While Naidu was given protection with Z plus category, Jagan was enjoying tight security from the state police forces.
#TNStrike: Kaala To Trouble Naa Peru Surya??
For the so called 17% slashing of Virtual Print Fee (VPN) rates, exhibitors, distributors and producers of AP, Telangana, Kerala and Karnataka have withdrawn their ‘bandh’ call, but it looks like Tamilnadu folks are not in a mood to agree to that. From March 16th, Tamilnadu theatres are going for a total shutdown until and unless Digital Service Providers announce a timeline to scrap VPF permanently and slash rates drastically for the now.
Not restricted to just this issue, Tamilnadu theatre owners are also demanding the TN state government to scrap the Local Body Entertainment Tax (LBET) as well. In case if Tamil folks go stronger with their bandh call, then definitely the release of Superstar Rajni’s Kaala will get affected big way and there is no way than to postpone the release as they can’t go ahead with the release in other languages without releasing Tamil version.
Coming to Tollywood, we have Bharat Anu Nenu set for April 20th release, Kaala hitting cinemas on April 26th and Naa Peru Surya will dazzle from May 4th. If Kaala postpones the release indefinitely, it will be fine, but if it gets delayed by a week, then the film has to take on Allu Arjun’s movie. What is the scenario be like if Kaala clashes with Surya?
For now there is no plan, however, most theatres have made agreements with the producers of NPS paving way for the film’s biggest release on May 4th. So we have to say that Bharat Anu Nenu will have fantastic two-week run, then some other films could come forward and cash on 20th, and NPS comes as usual on May 4th.
In this situation, definitely, Rajnikanth also wants a solo date to register humongous opening day numbers. So let us see what happens in case of extended bandh and if Kaala has to change the release plans.
