Last Saturday, 20-year-old economics student from Kirkuk, Shaimaa Qassim Abdelrahman, created history by becoming Iraq’s first Miss Iraq after 43 years by outshining more than 200 contestants. The pageant took place amidst intense protests from religious fanatics. However, Shaimaa’s happiness is short lived.

As per the latest reports, the dreaded terrorist outfit ISIS has threatened Shaimaa over a telephone call and gave her an ultimatum to either join ISIS or be kidnapped. However, a resilient Shaimaa, whose cousins who used to work for Iraq federal police and were killed while fighting ISIS terrorists, is determined to not bow down to the terrorists’ demands.

“I am afraid of nothing, because I am confident that what I am doing is not wrong. I want to prove that the Iraqi women have their own existence in society and that they have their rights like men,” said the courageous beauty queen.

January 13th, 14th and 15th. These three dates mark the release of three big movies, Nannaku Prematho, Dictator and Soggade Chinni Nayana respectively. Interestingly the heroes of these three films are from three big families, of course star kids, who always enjoyed the patron cine lovers have towards their dads.

Earlier it was considered that if films release on festival time, then there will be huge first day collections. Even now, collections are there, but surprisingly theatres are not getting available. In many towns and villages, exhibitors are interested only in hit films but not all.

Though they manage the release of one of these three films in their theatres, a week later they will screen only the best among them. Pray cinema-god that all the three will turn blockbusters, which otherwise distributors who invested heavily on these films will be at loss.

Nannaku Prematho business will be more than 55-60 crores of theatrical rights, while Dictator might touch 37-40 crores and Soggade Chinni Nayana for 25 crores.

Guess who will be at huge loss if a film among them these three fails. Being big families heroes, fan base is strong, but due to hefty competition from other movies like Krishnashtami and Express Raja, there is no option than scoring a hit.

Religious intolerance, the bigger topic India has ever seen on news tables and discussion board rooms these days. Especially when stars like Aamir and Shahrukh, who hail from a Muslim community in a land that is dominated by Hindus, made comments on this intolerance, the outburst for-and-against them is viral.

Probably Aamir Khan is the most wrongly quoted actor in the intolerance debate, because he hasn’t directly made any such comment but only emulated the views of his wife Kiran Rao. Keeping that debate of finding the good, bad, ugly of Aamir aside, look at this star’s other side now.

Last night he turned santa claus for his family, and surprised the kids at his home with his gifts, confectioneries and confetti. Looking at the way this 3 Idiots and PK star celebrated Christmas, probably it’s better to spare him from religious intolerance debates.

What sort of story should be picked to score a hit at box office? That’s a puzzle even the biggest of super stars couldn’t answer. Megastar Chiranjeevi will also not have an answer for this. But still, its the duty of any hero to pick right scripts as per their conviction. Currently Ram Charan is said to be in deep thinking about the happenings in his career.

Though picked scripts like Govindudu Andarivadele and Bruce Lee very carefully, they have disappointed him big time. That’s the reason he’s now thinking twice about making any move regarding Thani Oruvan remake.

Already director Surender Reddy made enormous alterations to the native Tamil version such that it will suit local audiences, but Charan is said to disappointed some where.

All these contradictions and confusions are arising because very strong beliefs took a retort with director like Sreenu Vaitla tumbling. Into deep thinking, hope Charan makes his moves carefully but in a swift time.

The Last song shoot of Young Tiger NTR’s Nannaku Prematho will now begin on 27th of this month. A special set is being erected in Annapurna 7 acres Studio for this purpose. DSP already began recording this song.

The makers have confirmed that the audio release event is being planned on 27th of this month. January 13th is the release date as Sankranthi Special. Creative director Sukumar is wielding megaphone for this movie. Rakul Preet Singh is playing the female lead beside NTR.

Rajendra Prasad and Jagapathi Babu are playing important roles. Senior Producer BVSN Prasad is producing the film under his Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra banner.

“Yes, Mahesh has showered his love on me that way. But it’s not true”, says Sudheer Babu, who is arriving with “Bhale Manchi Roju” this Friday. Why did Sudheer felt that Mahesh love is not true?

The context in which Sudheer stated that Mahesh words are not true is quite interesting. Actually Mahesh expressed from the bottom of his heart that Sudheer is trying very heard to make his mark felt on Tollywood. “All he needs is just one hit to become a big star.

I wish Bhale Manchu Roju is that film”, claimed Mahesh, during audio release. Responding on that, Sudheer says, “Mahesh showered his love that way. Actually it takes 4-5 blockbusters in a row to become a superstar. With one film we can’t become a superstar. But I should thank Mahesh for his love towards me”.

Directed by newcomer Sriram Aditya, Bhale Manchu Roju is a kidnap comedy featuring Sudheer Babu and Wamiqa Gabbi in the leads.

Tamil star hero Suriya ventured into production with his wife Jyothika’s comeback film 36 Vayadhinile which was an average grosser. When director Pandiraj narrated a children’s movie, impressed Suriya hadn’t just agreed to play a cameo, but also accepted to produce the movie under his 2D Entertainment banner. Pasanga 2, also known as Haiku released today mostly to positive talk.

Suriya himself will be seen in extended cameo along with Amala Paul in the flick. In fact, Pasanga 2 is close to the actor’s heart and he has produced the movie without worrying about the box office fortunes of the flick.

“Director Pandiraj conveys what he wanted in a funny way. He tells how to raise children in today’s world. Its must watch for all parents who have young kids,” opines analysts. Pasanga 2 will shake box office too, owing to positive mouth talk and encouraging reviews.

Pasanga 2 is about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) children and revolves around three kids. The movie has generated decent hype through its trailer and audio. Initial reports indicate that, the movie has reached the expectations. Pasanga 2 is dubbed into Telugu and will soon be released here as Memu. With Suriya on board, the movie is expected to perform well in Telugu too.

BlueSky Cinemas, one of the leading players in overseas market for Indian movies and The leading studio and production house Annapurna Studios together now bringing another fun filled entertainer Soggade Chinni Nayana to overseas in New Year.

Annapurna Studios another prestigious film, Soggade Chinni Nayana is a perfect Pongal entertainer that you can absolutely watch with your entire family.

King Akkineni Nagarjuna played dual role followed by leading star cast which includes Ramya Krishna, Lavanya Tripathi, Hamsanandini, Vennela Kishore and Bramhanandam.

Film is being directed by Kalyan Krishna and music is being composed by none other than Anup Rubens. Theatrical trailer released 10 days got more than half million views with 95% likes and created a positive buzz.

Our heartfelt thanks to Annapurna Studio’s Supriya garu for giving this opportunity to work with Annapurna Studio’s. Also we would like to thank Saibaba garu for his support.Movie will be releasing on Jan 15th, 2016 with Premiere shows on Jan 14th.

Even after acting in over 500 films and gearing up for the release of Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu which happens to be his 181st film as hero, Mohan Babu is as excited as his previous films. Well-known for his discipline attitude, Mohan Babu is a very strict producer, actor in the industry. In an exclusive and elaborate interview to Gulte, Mohan Babu says he can’t shut his mouth when he finds something wrong around him. He says he can’t spare corruption.

“I hear people saying that I’m very serious person. Yes, when people don’t come on time, I get angry. If you don’t come on time, flight won’t wait for you. If you don’t come on time, movie won’t wait for you. It’ll be screened as per time. There you pay and still you go on time as they won’t wait for you. But when it comes to films shootings, you (actors) take money, take remunerations and still come to sets late wasting money of producers and time of other artistes,” fires Mohan Babu who has been acting for over 40 years in the film industry.

Throwing an open challenge, Mohan Babu says, “Show me one person who complains about my production house that it hasn’t paid actors on time. Even if it’s delayed, we will inform them in prior. When we’re paying them on time, it’s common to expect them to come to shoot on time. Producer pays lot of interest and investing huge monies, he’s taking big risk as he is not sure whether he incurs profits or losses but he pays to people who all works for his film. In my opinion, producer is the real King.”

“I can proudly say that old is gold. Those generation of actors, filmmakers are very different from present age actors, filmmakers. I don’t want to point out any individual but most of them are like that. Only 5 per cent of present day starts, makers are punctual, committed. Rest 95% sans discipline, dedication,” says Mohan Babu.

“Even after 23 years long, Ramya Krishna and Meena are still same. Either in discipline or in their acting commitment, I haven’t observed any change. They’re still very passionate about acting and dedicated to the roles, films they choose,” shares Mohan Babu about his co-stars in his latest film Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu.

Talking about Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu, Mohan Babu gives a peep into film. “After Allari Mogudu, I haven’t acted in such film yet. Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu is such film that is so close to my heart. I have two wives in  the film. It has a reason. Why did I marry twice? What led to it? I have a daughter (Poorna) and Alludu (Allari Naresh). What’s the tiff I’m going to have with him? There are several twists in the movie. It’s going to be complete hilarious.”

Prod him what he observed in young generation stars. “I don’t want to talk about present generation stars. While few are exception, most of others don’t know how to deliver dialogue properly or pronounce Telugu well. I give very least credit for dances. Acting is different from dancing. Dialogue modulation, delivery, facial expressions matter a lot in my opinion.”

“Many say I’m angry person. I can’t shut my mouth when I see wrong things around me. I won’t spare corruption. Since I came from middle-class family, I am always against to corruption. My children (Vishnu, Manoj, Lakshmi) keep telling me not to talk about politics, I try to be silent. How can a juvenile get away from punishment even after proved of guilty for a gruesome rape, murder of a girl. What’s this law? It needs immediate correction. What’s the message we’re sending it to the new generation?, ” says an upset Mohan Babu.

Mohan Babu challenges that he is so clean and haven’t committed any wrong even as he represented Member of Raya Sabha. “I can proudly say that I haven’t done single mistake in my cinema career or political career. That’s why I’m able to talk such boldly. I challenge anyone to show single mistake of mine.”

Meanwhile, Mohan Babu is all confident of his next Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu which is being produced by his elder son-actor Vishnu Manchu. On parting note he says he wants to continue as an actor and admits his love for villain roles.