When Sunny Leone Shot @ Bangkok Beach
The teaser of Sunny Leone-starrer next, ‘Mastizaade’ may not say much about the storyline, but it is anyone’s guess that it is packed to the gills with risqué content. And while shooting the sex comedy in Bangkok, the production team had a hard time controlling the crowd milling around the sets to catch a glimpse of Sunny.
A unit hand reveals that during the shoot of ‘Rom Rom Romantic’ track, which has the former adult actress in a steamy car wash sequence on a beach, people started gathering in large numbers.
The people were not just Sunny’s Indian fans touring Bangkok but also foreign tourists and local residents who went berserk seeing her dance right in front of them.
How Allu Changed The Fate Of A Small Film
Jatha Kalise is making a lot of buzz amongst the upcoming releases. Starring Rajugari Gadhi fame Ashwin and Tejaswi Madivada, Jatha Kalise is a low budget film directed by Rakesh Sasii. This film caught the attention of the trade when the most happening producer Sai Korrapati bought the distribution rights of it. Sai Korrapati has a knack of investing in promising movies.
He was recently associated with Rajugari Gadhi that was a runaway blockbuster. His association with Jatha Kalise has increased the market value of the film. It is in fact Allu Aravind who has changed the fate of the film said sources from film industry. Allu Aravind saw a special screening of the movie and was bowled over by it.
He believed it has a lot of potential and asked the producer of Jatha Kalise to sell entire negative rights of the film to him. His idea is to do this movie again with his younger son Allu Sirish. When Sai Korrapati came to know about Allu Aravind’s reaction he immediately bought the distribution rights and releasing it on a grand scale for Christmas. So Ohmkar’s brother Ashwin has another potential winner on hands it seems.
M-Tech idea drop down for Star Hero
Telugu audience always encourage any language film with good content. Dhanush is a star hero in Tamil, but he is yet to score a big hit in Telugu. Dhanush’s only considerable hit in Telugu is Raghuvaran B-Tech. The film that raked over Rs 50 Crore gross alone in Tamil Nadu had provided decent profits to Telugu buyers too.
Now, a new film under the same combination is set to hit the screens. Dhanush and Velraj’s Nava Manmadhudu (Thanga Magan in Tamil) will have simultaneous release in Telugu as well as Tamil on December 18th. Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Amy Jackson are heroines in the film while KS Ravikumar and Raadhika Sarathkumar have played Dhanush’s parents.
We learnt that, Telugu makers have first considered Raghuvaran M-Tech as title for the family drama. But, they went back on this as they got feedback from others that audience may confuse this as old film (Raghuvaran B-Tech), since only one word is different in these two titles.
Then, they confirmed Nava Manmadhudu as final title for the movie. In Telugu, Nava Manmadhudu will face tough fight from mega hero Varun Tej’s mass action entertainer Loafer. The film directed by Puri Jagannath will grace theaters on 17th November, just a day before to Nava Manmadhudu.
Rich Telangana Can’t Pay Just 200 Crs
Always in news for being one of the very few Indian states with a surplus budget, Telangana seems to have found itself in a helpless position where it can’t pay just about Rs. 200 crores to clear the dues to nearly 170 private hospitals in the state.
Over the last five and a half months, the state’s health department got stuck into a huge financial crisis., which led to the Telangana Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes’ Association (THANA) threatening the government that they will stall the Arogyasri scheme in nearly 170 hospitals across the state.
The THANA’s protest will affect millions of poor beneficiaries belonging to the 80% of the BPL. THANA sent a notice to the officials at the Aarogyasri Health Care Trust (AHCT) and are awaiting the government’s response.
There are 105 private empanelled Aarogyasri hospitals in Hyderabad and Rangareddy, 26 in Warangal, 17 in Karimnagar, 9 in Khammam, 8 in Nizamabad, 5 in Mahbubnagar and 4 in Medak. Since June 2, 2014, the KCR government carried out Arogyasri medical benefits to 2,81,548 poor patients which are worth Rs 774 crore.
Only One Week For Varun Tej
Mega heroes these days have grown high in numbers but they have carefully planning their release dates such that there are no clashes and enough gap with another release. Mega prince Varun Tej is however getting only a week to brandish his mettle always.
Couple of months back, when “Kanche” has hit cinemas on 22nd October, there is already Bruce Lee occupying theatres, and Varun Tej has to compete with movies like Raju Gari Gadhi and Columbus to bag theatres. A week later, Sher took some theatres and another week later Tripura grabbed the space. A proper one week is what given for Kanche to recover its investments.
Luckily all those other movies except Omkar’s movie turned flops, so Krish and Varun have breathed some relief. Akin to this 1 week feat, even “Loafer” is also given same time now to prove its mettle.
While 17th marks arrival of “Loafer”, Hindi competitors like Dilwale and Bajirao Mastani are coming up in Telugu on 18th. A week later on 25th, a horde of films including Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu, Soukyam, Bhale Manchi Roju, Jata Kalise and others are hitting cinemas. That’s litmus test for this mega hero to flaunt his power just in a week.
Now, Know When Friends Type Comments On Facebook
Facebook is all set to introduce yet another new feature and this time it’s real-time. Very soon, Facebook users will be able to see their comment box displaying “A friend is writing a comment” right when a friend is actually typing the comment.
This in-testing feature is currently available to some of the users who use Facebook on iPhones or iPads. Inspired by the similar feature in various instant messaging services, this small but significant new feature has been available since November and it is expected to change the way users interact with Facebook posts, letting the users stay up-to-date with their family and friends in real-time.
Facebook first introduced the ‘live commenting’ feature in 2011 and the social networking giant is currently testing this new feature and its privacy concerns in all aspects in its efforts to bridge billions of comments and messages. Currently, this new feature is available to a select users in Spain and Ireland.
‘Chattamtho Poratam’ Is Mahesh’s Title?
In the good olden days, Megastar Chiranjeevi has come up with the film “Chattamtho Poratam”. In 1985, that film is a different hit of its kind. And now, we hear that Superstar Mahesh Babu is heard in awe of this title now. Here goes the detail.
Speculation is rife that AR Murugadoss and Mahesh’s most hyped bilingual project will deal with judiciary system in India. In his trademark style, this Tamil director want to explore the loop holes, corruption and the dark side of judiciary system.
What could be the best title for this film? Word has “Chattamtho Poratam” is the Telugu title being under consideration.
Will Mahesh use Megastar’s title to stun both Telugu and Tamil audiences? For now, he’s busy shooting for Brahmotsavam in Ooty, while Murugadoss is wrapping Akira with Sonakshi Sinha in Mumbai. Post wrapping the projects on hand, these two will unite.
Sexy Robot Signed Up For Shankar’s Robo 2
Maverick director Shankar is right now busy with the pre production work of his high budget graphical extravaganza Robo 2. Rajinikanth is currently wrapping up his balance work for Kabali and will soon join the sets of Robo 2. Meanwhile Shankar is getting everything in place for a marathon schedule.
As per the grapevine Shankar has signed up Amy Jackson for an important character in Robo 2. Amy who also played the female lead in Shankar’s previous film I will be reprising the role of a sexy robot in this one. Deepika Padukone is in talks for the female lead but Amy is happy to be a part of this magnum opus.
Shankar is planning this as an international project and the budget of this film is estimated to be over 250 crore. Which means this film is going to be costlier than Baahubali 1 and 2 put together. Shankar is signing up some of the big names of Hollywood for Robo 2 to grab the attention of world audience.
Pawan Kalyan To Work With Kushi Director?
Although Pawan Kalyan has no clarity about his next movies, one project that has come up suddenly is director S J Surya’s new proposal. Buzz is that Surya got confirmation from Pawan Kalyan to work on a new script for him. S J Surya is currently being spotted at Pawan’s office regularly.
S J Surya made Kushi thirteen years ago that was turning the point of Pawan Kalyan’s career. Kushi made Pawan Kalyan an youth icon. Seven years after the release of Kushi, they again teamed up for a movie called Puli but the movie was a disaster at the box-office.
Surya is now regarded as failed director as his recent movies in Tamil were flops. Still, Pawan Kalyan has reportedly agreed to give another chance to Surya to revive his career.
Akshay Kumar’s big donation for Chennai Flood relief
Many Celebrities are lending their hands to the needy people affected by heavy rains that lashed Chennai. Bollywood Actor Akshay Kumar now joins the list by making a whopping 1 Crore for Chennai Flood Relief activities.
Akshay was moved by seeing the plight of the city and wanted to help the people. He reportedly called Director Priyadarshan and in return Priyadarshan directed him to contact Suhasini Maniratnam for further proceedings.
After Suhasini Maniratnam’s suggestion, Akshay Kumar donated Rs. 1 Crore to Bhoomika Trust who are actively involved in food prepartion and distribution in Chennai from the day of disaster.
Another year of killings and attacks on journalists
Fifty-five journalists have been killed across the world so far this year. In purely statistical terms, it signifies an improvement. It is six fewer than were killed last year and 17 fewer than in 2013. Yet it is further evidence of the incredibly hostile conditions under which many journalists work, conditions that have seen a total of 597 killed over the past decade because of their journalistic activities. The figures, compiled by the New York-based press freedom watchdog, the Committee to Protect Journalists, include only cases in which the motive for the killings has been clearly established as related to the victims’ work. It also excludes a further 18 deaths in which the motives have yet to be confirmed.
A closer look at the figures reveals a particularly disturbing fact: the high proportion who were murdered in 2015. Of the 55 total, 40 were murdered. This compares with 27 in 2014, 32 in 2013 and 35 in 2012 and the increase suggests that the deliberate, premeditated targeting of journalists is on the rise. Of the other 15 killed this year, 14 died in crossfire or during combat — nine of them in the Syrian conflict — and one while engaged on a dangerous reporting assignment in Yemen. By far the worst single incident this year was the murder in January of eight cartoonists working for the Parisian satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo. That massacre was rightly the subject of massive media coverage around the globe, not least because it was a transparent attempt to stifle freedom of expression. By contrast, the murders of five journalists in each of three other countries — Brazil, South Sudan and Bangladesh — plus four in Mexico hardly featured, if at all, in headlines. A couple of the cases underscore the commitment and bravery of the journalists plying their trade under these circumstances.
Murders in Bangladesh Washiqur Rahman Babu, a Bangladeshi freelancer described as a progressive thinker who wrote a blog critical of “irrational religious beliefs, superstitions and radical Islamists”, was hacked to death in March by three men wielding meat cleavers. Bystanders caught two of the men and disarmed them. The perpetrators later told police they knew nothing of the blogger but were following orders to kill him. Babu was one of five journalists killed in Bangladesh this year for opposing hardline Islamism. In Brazil, the motive in all five cases concerned reports on instances of corruption involving politicians and police officers. Some were especially grisly. Radio reporter Djalma Santos da Conceicao suffered horrific torture in which his right eye was gouged out and his tongue was hacked off. Blogger Evany JosE Metzler was decapitated.
As in Mexico, most had received death threats in advance of their murders. Despite the intimidation, they refused to back down. Although it is hard to monitor, press freedom and human rights groups argue that such threats, and consequent murders, create a climate of self-censorship. “The fact that murders have risen underscores the cycle of violence and impunity that has taken hold in many parts of the world. These numbers will continue to remain high so long as the journalists’ killers continue to escape justice nine times out of 10,” said Elisabeth Witchel, the CPJ’s impunity campaign consultant.
Violinist Perlman wins ‘Jewish Nobel’
Israeli-American violinist Itzhak Perlman has been awarded this year’s “Jewish Nobel” for his accomplishments as a musician, teacher and advocate for the disabled, organisers of the $1 million prize announced on Monday. The Genesis Prize is given each year to an individual who has achieved professional success, contributed to humanity and shown a strong commitment to Jewish causes and the state of Israel.
Mr. Perlman said he was “humbled” to be recognised not only for his personal accomplishments, but also his commitment to his Jewish identity. “I have always been very proud of my Jewish heritage, which has greatly influenced my music, my world view, and my work as an advocate for individuals whom society often leaves behind,” he said in a statement issued by the prize organisers.
Mr. Perlman (70), has won 16 Grammys, including a lifetime achievement award in 2008, and played the violin solo in John Williams’ Oscar-winning soundtrack for the 1993 film “Schindler’s List.” He has performed with or conducted the world’s top symphony orchestras, and has been a regular guest at White House events. Last month, he received the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honour.
Mr. Perlman has shared his love of music with diverse audiences, appearing on late-night comedy programs, Sesame Street and in special programs on American public television. With his wife Toby, he helps run the Perlman Music Program for talented young musicians. Treated for polio as a child, Mr. Perlman, who walks with crutches, has also been a vocal advocate for the disabled. Mr. Perlman intends to use his prize money for projects to assist individuals with disabilities and to develop young musicians of special talent, prize organisers said. “Itzhak Perlman is the embodiment of everything an ideal Genesis Prize Laureate should be,” said Stan Polovets, chairman and co-founder of the prize.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is slated to present the award to Mr. Perlman at the June 23 ceremony in Jerusalem. The prize was inaugurated in 2014 and is run in a partnership between the Israeli prime minister’s office, the private Genesis Prize Foundation and the chairman’s office of the Jewish Agency, a nonprofit group with close ties to the Israeli government. It is funded by a $100 million endowment established by the foundation. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was the recipient of the first prize, and actor Michael Douglas was this year’s winner.
Not approached for Baahubali-2: Lavanya
Bhale Bhale Magadivoy fame Lavanya Tripathi is celebrating her Birthday today. The actress have an eventful year after Bhale Bhale Magadivoy success and she have three projects in hand. LOL, Soggade Chinni Nayana and an untitled film with Allu Sirish.
In Soggadu Chinni Nayana, Lavanya is playing a very traditional and matured wife. In LOL, her character has three shades and in the last one, She is seen as a college student.
However the actress says there is no truth in the rumours that she is a part of Baahubali-2. In an interview, she confirmed that no one from Baahubali team approached her with an offer.
