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Junior NTR fans wish Super Star's daughter – Lovely gesture!

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Tamil Nadu Super Star Ajith’s daughter Anoushka Ajithkumar celebrated her birthday on January 3rd and fans celebrated her birthday using the hashtag #HBDAngelAnoushkaAjith. The hashtag trended National wide as Ajith had a loyal fan base.

On a surprising note, Junior NTR fans too wished the Super Star’s daughter and fans mutually exchanged pleasantries. These days when social media is mostly used to wage a war, the dignified behaviour between Ajith fans and Junior NTR fans was so surprising.

Ajith is currently shooting for ‘Thala 57’ under ‘Souryam’ Siva direction. Kajal Aggarwal and Akshara Haasan are the two female lead roles. Vivek Oberoi is doing the role of an antagonist. Junior NTR is expected to work under Bobby for his next project.

We Are Like Any Other Couple: Upasana

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Relations are built and stay longer only on trust. Foundation for any relation to cherish, may it be wife-husband or between two friends is to stay truthful and sincere towards each other. Upasana Kamineni, the vice chairman of Apollo Life is married to busiest Tollywood personality Ramcharan. Apparently, they make one of the superb and perfect pairs in current glamour world.

‘Though we come from two different fields of work, our relationship is the same. We both love and respect our industries that we work in. This is very important and we are like any other couple. We do take time to talk about work. He doesn’t get too involved with my work life and neither I get involved into his. We like to learn from each others’ industries,’ said Upasana during a chat recently.

Currently, Ramcharan excelled both as an actor with hit ‘Dhruva’ and now managing the whole production, promotion, release activities of his dad’s ‘Khaidi No 150’ in the status of a producer.

Katamaraydu Bigger Than Khaidi?

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Pawan Kalyan is back to work. After his trip to Ichchapuram to meet the victims of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Pawan joined the shooting for Katamarayudu. Currently, the film’s shoot is going on in Hyderabad.

Sources close to the production house have confirmed that the actor is occupied with continuous shooting schedule and since dates of many others are involved, looks like, it’s difficult for Pawan to cut short the shooting and head for Khaidi No. 150 pre-release event on Jan 7th in Guntur’s Haailand.

However, the team of Khaidi No. 150 is heavily lobbying for having Pawan and Chiru on the same stage. Surekha Konidela, who is presenting the film, said to have invited Pawan for the event.

Pawan is now in dilemma whether to make it or not. As of now, the decision is pending. It all depends on Pawan’s mood.

Namitha Harassed By House Owner!

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The once queen of kollywood, Namitha has several temples built in her name by her devoted fans in Tamil Nadu. However, the buxom beauty looks to have no home of her own to live in peace.

Reportedly, Namitha has recently approached a court in Chennai, alleging harassment from her house owner. In her petition, she mentioned that she has been residing in a rented flat at Nungambakkam, Chennai and was paying Rs 15,000 as rent on monthly basis.

“My house owner is now forcing me to vacate the flat despite my regular payments. He threatened me of cutting off electricity and water supplies and also throw me out of the house by force if I don’t vacate immediately,” the ‘Billa’ beauty added in her plea.

Responding to her petition, the court in Chennai has reportedly granted an interim stay till January 12 and restrained the house owner from evicting her. The judge also directed the house owner not to harass her.

Aamir's Dangal reach new heights at BO

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It may not be surprising news to know that the Aamir Khan starrer Dangal is making a enormous amount of money and has reached an impressive box-office milestone. But, what’s so stunning about it is the film breached 300cr mark in its first 13 days of release.

In the first week, the film took 197.54cr while in the second week, it has minted 106.84cr in India. And, when it comes to overseas market, Dangal strikes gold as it managed to pocket $23.31 million (Rs 158.70cr). As it goes off theatres, Aamir is likely to rewrite many box-office records, also thanks to tax-free order in many states.

This unstoppable Nitesh Tiwari directorial is emerging out to be the top grosser of 2016, by surpassing Salman Khan’s ‘Sultan’. Going by the trends, it looks like Dangal won’t be stopping its terrific box office run in the near time. Co-produced by Aamir Khan, the sports film has phenomenal performances of Sana Fatima Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra.

On top these, Dangal is the highly-collected Bollywood film in Southern states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Pic Talk: Ever Seen Hansika in Bikini?

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Actresses wearing bikini in films has become a very common thing these days. This might be an exception to the actresses who opt for performance oriented and art films.

Hansika however is one rare actress who has acted in abundant masala films but hasn’t slipped in bikini once. Here comes one surprising picture for all of her fans who might be dreaming of seeing her in two piece attire.

The beauty has shared a picture taken in a pool and she is presumably wearing bikini. Unfortunately for her ardent fans, Hansika didn’t pose for a full photo and moreover, the picture has been shot from behind. Well, something is better than nothing.

Why Dil Raju Failed?

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Basic advantage for budding directors, production aspirants or those makers releasing their films with Dil Raju brand or through his production house is they can grab sufficient market attention and also secure enough number of release screens thus saving the product and also have a long run.

Off late, Dil Raju showed this magical touch in rescuing his weak movies like ‘Kerintha’ or ‘Remo’ by retaining theaters for two to three weeks finally declaring those movies as hits. In fact, similar strategy was followed for ‘Supreme.’

Nevertheless, producer Bekkem Venugopal (Gopi) whose last production ‘Nenu Nanna Naa Boyfriends’ from Hebbah Patel and a young team of three heroes was also released through Dil Raju banner. Contrary to ‘Kerintha’ or ‘Remo,’ the final result for NNNBF is dismal. What’s the ground fact behind? Was NNNBF really a very bad product or is it Dil Raju manipulation left Gopi in deep financial turmoil? There are different versions making rounds in film circles but final verdict is same, Gopi went absolutely bankrupt.

What Helped Dasari in Releasing Vangaveeti

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Vangaveeti producer Dasari Kiran Kumar recounts the hardships and hurdles he had went through to have smooth release for the film based on slain kapu leader Vangaveeti Mohana Ranga.

Especially in Vijayawada, many of Radha’s supporters have threatened the theatres owners not to showcase the film and have warned them to burn the screens and damage theatres if the film is screened.

This turned a major challenge for producer Dasari Kiran as he has convinced theatre owners and got the film released since the film is set against Vijayawada and its rowdyism. The film is screened in  Alankar theatre which was totally damaged during the aftermath attacks after brutal murder of Vangaveeti Mohana Ranga way back in Dec 1988.

Dasari Kiran says his political experience helped him a lot in dealing with people and manage things to see the film release smoothly.

Also Kiran thanked the police for thoroughly supporting and deploying forces near theatres to avoid any untoward incidents.

Chandrababu Announced Rs 100 crs prize money

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Andhra Pradesh chief minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has made a stunning offer that has the potential of making every Telugu parent force his children to become a scientist in future.

While addressing the inaugural event of the Children’s Science Congress on the sidelines of the Indian Science Congress (ISC) at the Sri Padmavathi Women’s University in Tirupati, Naidu has announced a reward of Rs 100 crore from the AP state government to any Telugu person who wins a Nobel Prize.

Interestingly, Babu’s reward is about 17 times to the prize money awarded by the Nobel committee, which is about Rs 6 crore. No other state government or for that matter, not even the central govt. has made such an offer so far. Moreover, this is the second time that the TDP chief has made such a grand announcement, earlier he announced Rs 10 crore reward for the same achievement.

He reportedly said that India has not been able to secure many Nobel Prizes despite having abundant talent. “People having potential are migrating to other countries. If the youngsters are encouraged and provided better opportunities, several Nobel laureates would emerge from India,” he added.

Naidu also advised children to enjoy the work the stream they choose and do the necessary hard work to achieve their goals.

Narayana… Narayana…, All Telugu Medium Schools Shut in AP

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Shocking all, Andhra Pradesh government has announced closure of all Telugu medium Schools in all the municipalities of the state. The decision taken by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who claims to be ‘Torch Bearer’ of Telugu language triggered huge protests across the state.

The state government has issued orders instructing the education department to convert all Telugu medium Schools into English medium from next academic year.

The teachers’ associations and student organizations alleged that Municipal Administration and Urban Development minister P Narayana conspired to weaken school education in government sector by closing all Telugu medium Schools and promote his Narayana schools in the urban areas in Andhra Pradesh.

Narayana schools are established in every municipality and are fleecing gullible parents by luring them with high quality education.

Teachers’ associations threatened to go on indefinite strike if the government did not withdraw its decision.

Sarkar 3 First Look: Intense His Surname

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Ram Gopal Varma is re-entering the Bollywood circuit after a brief sabbatical in Tollywood. He is currently directing Amitabh Bachchan for ‘Sarkar 3.’ Here comes ‘Sarkar 3’ first look without making any big sound. Standing to his promise of making better movies in future, RGV seems to have focused Amitabh Bachchan in right direction.

As Subhash Nagre, the first look of Big B is yet again intense following his regular trademark of savoring the tea from saucer. With past two in ‘Sarkar’ series turned out to be blockbusters, obviously expectations are high on third and RGV is ready to repeat the same result. Let’s see what RGV will offer us in ‘Sarkar 3’ after the dud ‘Vangaveeti?’

Satakarni Table Profit 21 Crs

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This could be first time in Balakrishna’s 100 films career, a producer made huge money in the form of table profits much before the movie release. Yes, you heard it right. ‘Gauthami Puthra Satakarni’ made prestigiously as Balayya Babu’s 100th milestone flick in Krish direction and bankrolled by Y Rajeev Reddy, Jagarlamudi Saibabu can be the first Sankranti project sitting high on excess yield with pre release business completed long back.

GPSK area wise distribution rights are sold off at unimaginable record prices in Balayya’s career. Despite such high rates quoted by First Frame Entertainment banner, competition went extremely high. Those distributors bagged the area rights re-sold them in retail market to exhibitors at whopping amounts. Especially in Andhra Pradesh coastal districts, trade activity is reported to be massive.

GPSK made on Rs. 55 Crores budget, highest ever in Balakrishna’s career has still succeeded to recover the investment with assured 21 Crores table profit (inclusive of satellite rights) for its makers. Of course, this is hard to believe but that’s the shocking craze for Nata Simham’s Satakarni.

Chiru 150 More Imp Than Balayya 100

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Chiranjeevi’s 150th film is arguably more important than Balakrishna’s 100th film in many ways.

Given the fact that already Chiru failed in politics and returning to cinema which is his home turf, Chiru is under immense pressure to prove himself. This is why Chiru is taking extra care on Khaidi No. 150.

Even if Balayya’s 100 fails, Balayya could able to sustain the failure such is his image. He has seen several flops, duds in his career and still he could bounce back.

However, that is not the case with Chiranjeevi. He has to succeed with Khaidi. First it’s his comeback. Second it’s a remake i.e already proven point. Third it is his 150th film.

If Khaidi fails, brand Chiru takes severe beating. Already Chiru was taken aback with the fact that his cameo has had little help to Ram Charans Bruce Lee. Since then, Chiru’s camp has been on the back-foot.

Now that Khaidi is scheduled for release a day before Balayya’s 100 (Gautamiputra Satakarni), easily Chiru 150 is more important than the latter’s 100.

US Train Accident Leaves Over 100 Injured

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At least 100 passengers sustained injuries when a Long Island Rail Road train crashed into a bumping block at Atlantic Terminal in the borough of Brooklyn station on Wednesday. Atlantic Terminal is one of New York’s busiest railway stations.

The disaster struck when a metal piece that is suspected to be from a rail pierced the bottom of the train and got the wheels lifted up in air. However, major catastrophe was averted as the train was moving slowly.

About 600 to 700 passengers were on the train at the time of the mishap as it happened in peak hours. Many of the passengers were standing at the time of the accident as they were about to disembark the train. All the injured passengers were shifted to hospitals and the police and railway officials are investigating the matter.

Dhoni Quits Captaincy, Virat To Step In

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In what can be called as a huge setback to Indian cricket, the 35-year old sensational captain, wicket-keeper and batsman in India Mahendra Singh Dhoni has stepped down as skipper for ODI and T20 format.

The extremely shocking decision by this Jharkhand batsman was officially declared by BCCI through its Twitter handle. However, the board confirmed that he’ll be available for selection for the next ODI and T20 series against England, starting 15th January.

There was no comment offered by Dhoni, in regard to this announcement. Following this unexpected decision, the test skipper Virat Kohli may take over captaincy job for the coming series against England. MS took over the captaincy in mid 2007, replacing the legendary Rahul Dravid.

Having announced his retirement for test cricket on 30th December, 2014, Dhoni made way for young players to grab his job. In his 10 years of captaincy career, the Jharkhand dynamite achieved umpteen records and brought home World Cups in both T20 and ODI formats.

'Chandrababu Afraid of Lokesh'

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Part-time politician, part-time TV host Roja never leaves an opportunity to take on AP CM Chandrababu Naidu. She is at again. This time, it’s in Tirumala. Tirumala is a pilgrimage and usually politicians after darshan of Balaji won’t talk politics in the premises. Yet that didn’t held back Roja in doing politics and talking to media over there.

In what can be heights of politicisation, Roja said that Chandrababu is not giving ministry to son Nara Lokesh as he is afraid of a “coup” a la Akhilesh Yadav’s coup to Mulayam Singh Yadav.

This statement from Roja come as a rude shock to even political pundits. Especially how an Opposition leader seeks ministry to CM’s son and thus encourage “family” involvement in the government. On one hand if he gives, opposition then comes back and cry ‘CM is giving importance to family in government’ and even if he is not giving then they’re making it issue saying ‘CBN afraid of Lokesh’s coup’.

It can be noted that Roja was once suspended from the Legislative Assembly for her double-meaning words on the CM and later apologised, but looks like she hardly learnt any lessons.

Lawrence Back At His Best!

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Raghava Lawrence composed trademark dance moves for Raththalu song in Mega Star Chiranjeevi comeback flick ‘Khaidi No 150’ but that’s not the news. The actual news is about Lawrence upcoming flick ‘Shiva Linga’ set for a grand release in February. Meanwhile makers have released film’s first bunch posters and the first impression is, Lawrence back at best in his favorite horror genre.

‘Shiva Linga’ is a proven script in Kannada last year approved with a blockbuster result starring Shivaraj Kumar in main lead. Director P Vasu is raring to repeat same result for Telugu and Tamil versions directing the remake under same title with a massive budget of more than 30 Crores.

Rithika Singh is playing female lead besides Lawrence in the film while top technicians like SS Thaman, Sarvesh Murari are working on it. Hope, Lawrence continues his horror-winning touch with ‘Muni, Kanchana, Ganga’ followed by ‘Shiva Linga.’

Waiting To Hear From Chiranjeevi!

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Despite none of us know exactly what happened behind the doors in denying the permission for ‘Khaidi No 150’ pre release function at Vijayawada Indira Gandhi Municipal Ground and KL University, various versions are in circulation targeting TDP and its Government in Andhra Pradesh. However, the event is finally happening at Haailand Mini Grounds and that’s happy news for Mega Fans.

Meanwhile, Mega Fans are expecting Chiranjeevi to comment on big stage elucidating the precise factors which led to function’s postponement and hardships behind locking appropriate venue. If at all Mega Star really opens his mouth on this contentious point, friction between GPSK and KN 150 will not be the same.

Apparently, media is populating new stories everyday on how both the parties are trying for an upper hand in blocking maximum release screens mooting the support from Fans. Next one week, temperatures are sure to soar high in the ongoing peak winter season.

How Safe Is Shatamanam Bhavathi?

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When two big stalwarts like Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna are fighting in middle with their respective 150th and 100th films, how good is it for Sharwanand and Dil Raju to get their ‘Shatamanam Bhavathi’ compete with them. Of course, Sharwa’s last Pongal track record of emerging as surprise winner (Express Raja) despite battling with Junior NTR, Balakrishna and Nagarjuna might be the positive sentiment in favor of Dil Raju but this Pongal may not be the same.

Yes, ‘Khaidi No 150’ and ‘Gauthami Puthra Satakarni’ are not simple films like ‘Dictator’ or ‘Nannaku Prematho.’ They are made prestigiously with huge budgets. Nevertheless, ‘Shatamanam Bhavathi’ into altogether a gentle, soothing family genre and Dil Raju having a strong hold on theater network are sure to give a positive edge for the movie but equations lot more depend on first day talk for 100th and 150th.

Fortunately if Khaidi and GPSK secure hit to super hit talk right from premier shows, then going may not be as comfortable as expected for ‘Shatamanam Bhavathi.’ We need to wait and see on how things unfold in next one to two weeks?

Khaidi 150 Release in Historical Theater!

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Given the never seen hype and hoopla, it appears Megastar Chiranjeevi’s ‘Khaidi Number 150’ is going to be the true historical entertainer of Tollywood. To balance the status and stature of the Megastar, the much awaited film is releasing in a historical theater of India.

‘Khaidi Number 150’ is all set to create a sensational record with its release in Maratha Mandir of Mumbai city located at Lalbhagh 22, Agripada of Mumbai. Bollywood Baadshah Shahrukh Khan’s ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’ (DDLJ) ran for 1000 weeks (20 years) in this theaters. As a result, the theater entered the record books of world’s film history. ‘Khaidi Number 150’ is expected to run with good collections in this theater.

Ace director VV Vinayak has directed ‘Khaidi Number 150’ while Mega Power Star Ram Charan has produced the movie on Konidela Production Company. The pre release event of the film was planned at Haailand on January 7. The movie was scheduled for release on January 11.

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