As soon as the word is out that Pawan Kalyan would unveil the teaser of Sunil’s 2 Countries, many in film industry and media thought that Trivikram Srinivas was behind it. It was speculated that Trivikram might have helped Sunil in getting in touch with Pawan and convince him to unveil the teaser.

However, in contrary, it is learnt that it is director Shankar who has straight away approached Pawan Kalyan. As soon as Shankar approached him, he said to have readily agreed to launch the teaser. Pawan said to have asked Shankar about the film’s details and was said to have impressed.

Shankar, accompanied by Sunil, have met Pawan personally ahead of the teaser launch. Sunil also share good rapport with Pawan. Both Sunil and Pawan have worked together for several films. Pawan apparently likes Sunil very well for his hard working nature. Since Sunil being Chiru’s hard core fan, Pawan said to have a special affection on Sunil. So, for both Shankar and Sunil, Pawan has come forward to launch the teaser.

While Sunil’s previous films have failed to meet the expectations, he is now said to be super confident on 2 Countries, which is the remake of super hit Malayalam film of the same name. The film is being directed by Shankar of Jayam Manade Ra and Jai Bola Telangana fame. Produced by Shankar himself, the film is expected for December release.

Ace director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s historical film ‘Padmavati’ has been made with a whopping Rs 170 Cr budget. Since the high-budget film is facing protests and threats, its release has been postponed indefinitely. This delay will naturally cause losses to producers as well distributors. Now, here are the details of the whopping yet intricate insurance policy of Padmavati.

The Chairman of New India Assurance company has confirmed that his firm has insured Padmavati for a whopping Rs 140 Cr. The producers/distributors can claim a compensation of up to Rs 80 crores in box office collections in case the film’s screening is affected or if the audiences are unable to access theatres due to factors such as strikes, riots, and even weather-related events.

However, the one clause that worries Padmavati makers is that the policy does not cover any loss if the film is banned by government. Moreover, the insurance cover comes into effect only after the film’s theatrical release. Considering that ‘Padmavati’ has been banned in five states – Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, and taking into account that it’s release has been postponed indefinitely, the makers can’t claim any compensation as of yet.

The insurance cover will come into effect only if protests affect the screening of Padmavati after its theatrical release, that too, only in the regions where it was not banned by the government. Discussions are reportedly going on between the makers and the insurance company over who should bear the losses. It will be interesting to see how they resolve this situation.

For long time, Mega fans are waiting for the remake of some of Megastar Chiranjeevi’s iconic movies such as Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, Gang Leader and a few others. But the question is, who is the most suitable among the young heroes of Mega family to step into the shoes of Megastar.

Megastar’s nephew Sai Dharam Tej, who has already remixed a few chartbuster songs of Chiru, was recently asked about the ‘Gang Leader’ remake. In reply, Tej said that no one but Ram Charan should act in ‘Gang Leader’ remake if at all the iconic movie was to be remade.

Mega fans also feel Charan is the best replacement for Chiru to recreate the Gang Leader euphoria. Moreover, during the promotions of ‘Khaidi No.150’, Charan also revealed his wish of doing the remake of that 1991 industry hit film.

For now, Charan has films lined up with Boyapati Seenu and Rajamouli.

Finally deciding to enter politics, hero Upendra recently announced the incarnation of his political party Karnataka Pragnyavanta Janata Paksha. Since then, he’s getting many calls from people, twitterati and others to take action on some subjects.

Amongst all the questions, plea and requests bounced to him, one particular WhatsApp share has fascinated Upendra, says his associates. That post actually asks why our Hon’ble Members of Parliament are given 15000 rupees as telephone allowance.

The post asks: At a time when people are getting unlimited data and phone calls for 3 months at a rate of around 300 to 400 rupees, isn’t this amount big? It is damn big when we realize that there are 245 Rajyasabha MPs and 545 Loksabha MPs, the cost is coming to 1.18 crore/month.

Actually, these figures and estimates are sounding fake, because no MP is given money directly for telephone usage. They are 50,000 free local calls for each MP on each SIM and they can use three numbers, which comes to 1,50,000 local calls in a year for them. Now that BSNL is also offering 400 rupees for 3 months unlimited package, the whole of ‘telephone allowance’ might sound fake.

While Upendra is feeling happy for his fans asking such a question, it is to be seen if he realized it is a fake question.

‘Mega’ heroes are occupying the limelight these days for all the hits, talks and controversies as well. Recently with many talking in support of this family for Nandi Awards, though none of the heroes officially spoke about it, they are in the discussion yet again.

And now, a trend is observed among the posters of unreleased films of top mega heroes. Today we have seen Pawan Kalyan’s 25th film’s teaser poster that revealed the First Look and Title release date. The poster has Pawan featuring as a silhouette and pictured from the back, amassing immense recognition.

Earlier we have seen Megastar Chiru’s Sye Raa’s logo launch poster featuring Megastar in a similar look. Though it is a hand-painted poster, the dynamic pose created huge attention. And then Ram Charan’s Rangasthalam 1985 logo poster also featured Charan with his back facing camera (onlookers).

Needless to say, by hiding faces and showing their back, mega heroes are creating a huge buzz and garnering attention big time.

Producer Bandla Ganesh has been sentenced to six months jail and 15 Lakh fine by the Erramanzil court. This is in connection with a cheque bounce case filed by Temper writer Vakkantham Vamsi. After probing the matter, the Erramanzil court has sentenced six months jail and Rs 15,86,550/- fine.

According to Vakkantham Vamsi, Ganesh has issued a cheque as his remuneration for the Temper which later said to be bounced. Despite several attempts from Vamsi to reach Ganesh, the small-time actor-turned-producer reportedly didn’t budge. Thsi led Vamsi to move the court. The court convicted Ganesh in the case.

Ganesh is not new to controversies. In fact, another producer Sachiin Joshi is also after Bandla Ganesh alleging that the latter need to pay him money.

While Ganesh is yet to respond on the Court’s verdict, we hear that he may held talks with Vamsi and settle the issue out-of-court or he may proceed to the next court. More details are awaited. Right now, it has become hot topic in the film circles.

Top director Rajamouli’s father and senior writer Vijayendra Prasad has been in industry for three decades, and has penned several blockbusters. He however came into prominence only in the recent years with Baahubali, Bajarangi Bhaijaan, Mersal, Magadheera, Eega etc. For having written so many blockbusters, he is expected to be knowing the formula of a crowd-pleasing script. When the same was asked, the senior writer has replied with an interesting anecdote.

Prasad said that there was nothing like a hit formula, and the only golden rule is – people should be offered wholesome entertainment when they come to theatres to watch a movie, all age groups must get their dose of entertainment. Now, one may question what is ‘wholesome entertainment’? The Baahubali writer has an answer ready for this query.

“Let me explain this by telling the difference between a wife and a prostitute. A wife is someone who worries about a husband’s well-being. For ex: she stops her husband form eating excessive sweets with the fear of diabetes or other ailments. However, if a man goes to a prostitute, she wouldn’t care whether he drinks or smokes, all she wants from him is his money, for that she would offer him everything that she has, in the manner he likes.

While penning a story, one should keep two things in mind. The base of the story should be as honest as a wife, and all the embellishments (commercial ingredients) you wrap around the story should act like a prostitute, focusing on entertainment and ensuring money from audience,” Vijayendra Prasad reportedly told.

In simple words, he sort of conveyed that a story must have the qualities of both the wife and the prostitute to ensure success.

Being the highly vulnerable celebrity she is, Telugu singer Sunitha always watches her guard and tries her best to stay away from controversies. A person of that composed nature, hence making a comment against TS govt. has become a sensational topic on social media now.

It is known that TS govt., for past one month or so, has been beautifying the city, especially repairing the roads which had been neglected for years, even after the recent floods badly affected the city roads. This work, with an expense of about Rs 50 Cr, is reportedly being taken place only in the areas where US President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka will travel during her visit to the city this month end.

Indirectly mocking the govt’s desperateness to please Ivanka, Sunitha has recently made a FB post saying it it would have been good for the people residing in Rayadurgam-Khajaguda area if Ivanka was to travel by that route.

Her post was very economical in words but powerfully satiric. Many were surprised as the very cautious Sunitha herself made this comment when hardly any celebrity is showing courage to speak against the KCR govt.