Having got frustrated with the religious intolerance of the existing union government, some of the intellectuals have started giving back the awards received by them. How far their decision is justifiable is the point of discussion. Some analysts the decision of those intellectuals is something like slap on the face of the government while some more analysts point out that just for the sake a political party or a politician, giving back the award is not a fair decision.

Great actor Kamal Haasan also proclaims he would not give back the awards received by him. “I don’t think that returning awards is a good thing. I am not insulting those who gave back the awards. But I don’t think that for the sake of one government’s decision you give back your award. I will not give my awards back as they were given by a different mindset,” said Kamal Haasan in a recent media interview.

Kamal Haasan’s ‘Cheekati Rajyam’ is gearing up for release on 20th of November.Rajesh M Selva has directed the movie. Trisha is seen opposite to Kamal Haasan. Music of the movie was scored by Ghibran in this Kamal Haasan’s production venture.

No film has witnessed so many rumors as did Baahubali. Ever since the official launch of the film 3 years ago, Baahubali was in all sorts of rumors regarding its cast and the making process. These rumors have only intensified for the film’s second part, Baahubali The Conclusion. One of the talking points for all these rumors is Bhallaladeva’s wife’s role in the second part.

Already, there were reports that sultry siren Shreya will be playing Rana’s wife in Baahubali 2. As per the latest buzz which seems to be almost confirmed, Lavanya Tripathi has been roped in to play the role of Bhallaladeva’s wife. Lavanya is currently basking in the glory of the blockbuster success of her last release, Bhale Bhale Magadivoy.

No doubt that this role will be the biggest turning point in Lavanya’s career as she will get a nationwide acclaim post the release of Baahubali 2. Lavanya now has Lachimdeviki O Lekkundi ready for release. Meanwhile, Baahubali 2 will kick start its regular shoot in December and Lavanya is expected to join the team in the first schedule itself.

It is a known news that some of the filmmakers indulge in announcing various ‘Fake’ records for the better run of their movies at the box office. Let’s have a glance at the history of ‘Fake’ from the history of 83 years of Tollywood.

* It was 1936. Two interesting projects ‘Draupadi Vastrapaharanam’ and ‘Draupadi Manasamrakshanam’ were released in the same period. ‘Draupadi Vastrapaharanam’ was a big hit while ‘Draupadi Manasamrakshanam’ was bombed at the box office. Even then, the makers of ‘DM’ desperately tried theirs was the real big hit. ‘Fake’ in Tollywood started in this year. However, the word ‘Fake’ remained to be unfamiliar for the audiences then.

* In 1960s a poster showcasing ANR doing pada namaskaram to NTR was released from ‘Srikrishnarjuna Yuddham’ movie. In retort, ANR’s fans released a poster which had NTR doing pada namaskaram to ANR. With this development, graphics technology was introduced for ‘Fake’ posters.

* It was 1981. ‘Premabhishekam’ broke all then existing records and stood as the new industry hit of Tollywood. Another top hero’s movie was proved to be a blockbuster in the same year. However, the makers of the movie desperately tried their best to project their film was bigger hit than ‘Premabhishekam’. A grand 100 days function was also organized by the makers. But then, movie lovers could notice the difference of collections and long run records of both the films.

* During 80s and 90s, war of 50 days, 100 days and 175 days long run records were started. Some of the star heroes’ movies were unnecessarily got long run in spite of their poor results at the box office. This new development was mostly done to prove that the status of those heroes was no less than the most powerful stars of Tollywood. However, people were well aware of the talents and statuses of the heroes.

* The trend of long run records to even average and flop films was continued in new millennium as the fans of a few big heroes resorted in running those movies in the centers like Hyderabad, Vijayawada etc.

* Meanwhile, the word ‘Fake’ was officially introduced in united Andhra Pradesh in the year 2011. The unfamiliar word ‘Fake’ has become the most familiar word for the audiences from then on. A big hero’s movie collections in the posters of the movie were shown as more than Rs.50 crores. Having been inspired this ‘Fake’ record, another big hero’s film collections were projected as Rs.60 crores in the first week of its run.

* Today, ‘Fake’ is seen in every part of the movie making. ‘Fake’ has been introduced in pre release business of movies, satellite, audio and dubbing rights, Fake you tube hits,Fake online top hero polls etc. PROs of the movies also started revealing the official Fake collections of movies for the first day and first week run of the movies. It remains to be seen what kind of twists and turns this Fake trend leads to.

Prince Mahesh’s family entertainer ‘Brahmotsavam’ is on sets. This movie is being mulled over for release on April 9 as a summer gift to fans. The movie is carrying great expectations since ‘Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu’s director Srikanth Addala helms the projects. Moreover, three super hotties Kajal, Samantha and Pranitha are romancing Mahesh in the movie.

On the other hand, Stylish Star Allu Arjun, who is on cloud nine, with the super successes of ‘Race Gurram’, ‘S/o Satyamurlthy’ and ‘Rudhramadevi’, is working for the action entertainer ‘Sarainodu’ being directed by Boyapati Srinu.

‘Sarainodu’ was earlier supposed to be released in the month of February next year. Since the possible delay in the shoot is expected the makers have reportedly decided to release the movie in the month April. Obviousl, there will be an interesting fight between Mahesh and Allu Arjun in the month of April with their movies. Meanwhile, ‘Sarainodu’ has Rakul Preet Singh in female lead role which also Anjali who is seen in a special song in the movie.

It is all official now. Rajamouli’s ‘Baahubali 2′ is surely to disappoint Young Rebel Star Prabhas’ fans. This is not about the movie’s fate we are talking about but this is about the release date of the movie we are discussing.

As of now, it has been speculated that ‘Baahubali 2’s shoot would kick start soon and the movie will be releasing in the second half of next year. But then, latest tidbits suggest that the movie’s shoot will further be delayed such that it might release in 2017, leaving a big disappointment to fans for the movie getting missed its release in 2016.

Prolonged delay of a movie’s release does not always ensure a runaway success like ‘Baahubali’. For that matter, ‘Baahubali’ was a huge success owing to its brand new genre, high end VFX, unprecedented promotions and the decision of other filmmakers postponing the release dates of their movies. ‘Baahubali 2’ may not be expected to be benefited with all the above categorical aspects. Even then let’s not hope such things might happen. The movie should be a mammoth hit at the ticket windows.

Here is an interesting update regarding Baahubali-2 revealed by writer Vijayendra Prasad. The ace writer revealed that the script work of the sequel project is now complete. He said that they did not make any major changes to the script and the story was locked a long ago with the first part.

He admitted that they made few changes taking in to consideration the feedback of the audience on the first part. The movie shooting is already 40% complete along with the first part shoot. Rajamouli had already started sets design for the second part.

It is said that the movie is planned towards the end of the next year which means Rajamouli will take an year for the completion of the rest of the shoot and the post production. The regular shooting of the film will begin in December. Even though there are several rumours about new actors in the second part, the team did not confirm anyone officially.

New Delhi: War of words on intolerance touched a new low after a senior BJP leader Kailash Vijaybargiya from Madhya Pradesh called actor Shah Rukh Khan anti-national.

Responding to Khan’s recent remark on the growing culture of intolerance in the country, Vijaybargiya in a series of tweets said the actor lives in India but his heart is in Pakistan.The Bollywood superstar on Monday added his voice to growing protests by the intelligentsia over ‘climate of intolerance’, saying there was “extreme intolerance” in the country.

Voicing his feelings over the ‘growing intolerance’ and return of awards by filmmakers, science and writers, Shah Rukh said he would not hesitate to give up his awards as a “symbolic gesture” if he has to but feels he does not have to do so. Padma Shri is among the awards in Shah Rukh’s kitty.

“There is intolerance, there is extreme intolerance…there is I think… there is growing intolerance,” Shah Rukh said. “It is stupid… It is stupid to be intolerant and this is our biggest issue not just an issue…Religious intolerance and not being secular in this country is the worst kind of crime that you can do as a patriot,” he said.

Asked whether he will give up his Padma Shri award, Shah Rukh responded, “I mean just for a symbolic gesture, yes, if I have to.” At the same time, he said, “Respect those who returned awards, but I don’t have to.”

“People put words into the air even before thinking and here is a secular country. Here is a country perhaps for the last 10 years that is on the cusp of going beyond what we think,” Shah Rukh, said elaborating his views on the growing intolerance.

Shah Rukh also responded to criticism about actors not participating in the protest and raising their voices. He stressed that being a star, it was tough for him to take a stand on every moral issue. “We may talk about freedom of speech, but people come outside my house and throw stones ” , “If I do take a stand, I’ll stand by it,” he stressed. The star also said that no one can and should ever question his patriotism. “We will never be a superpower if we are not going to believe that all religions are equal,” he added.

Power Star Pawan Kalyan is something like a God to his fans. We have witnessed some of the fans showing extreme levels of favrouritism on their God in various ways. Here is yet another fan, who is all set to show his favouritism on Pawan Kalyan in a different way.

Shankar, one of the noted comedians on small screen, was shot to fame with ‘Jabardasth’ TV reality show. This hardcore fan of Pawan Kalyan expressed his wish of constructing a temple of Pawan Kalyan in his village. His wish is likely to be fulfilled soon.

Mega fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Sardaar Gabbar Singh’, which is supposed to be released in the month of May next year. The movie has Kajal Aggarwal as a leading lady. Devi Sri Prasad has provided the music of the movie. KS Ravindra is directing the movie on North Star Entertainment owned by Sharrat Marar.

As a producer, Nithin spent high time managing the production, post production and release activities of Akkineni Akhil prestigious launch pad ‘Akhil.’ Apparently, the product is ready for release on 11th of this month much to the relief of Nithin. What will this young lover boy do next? Will he continue with production of his future projects or again take up his main stream job of acting?

Already, we are pretty much informed about ‘A… Aa’ starring Nithin as hero in Trivikram Srinivas direction and shooting of this flick will kick-start as soon as he gets free from ‘Akhil’ burden. Latest reports inform that, Nithin also signed one more movie with debutant director MVN with Rakul Preet Singh as heroine. While Veligonda Srinivas provided the story, Krishna Chaitanya is penning the dialogues for this flick.

However, it would be exciting to see Nithin back before camera performing his best job as an actor. After brief closure of his new innings as producer, so Nithin is finally on to his old innings from this year end.

Until the last couple of days, there has been an intense buzz in the media and on the social networking world that Bollywood bombshell Parineeti Chopra is under talks for the leading lady’s role opposite NTR in the Young Tiger’s film with Koratala Siva.

However, at the ongoing MAMI Mubai Film Festival, Parineeti clarified to a noted journalist that she was never even approached by the film’s unit. With this clarification, rumors will take a chill pill for a while. On the other hand, Samantha is buzzed to be romancing NTR in the film.

And for the Mahesh-AR Murugadoss project, after rumors of Shruti Haasan and Alia Bhatt in consideration for the heroine’s role, several reports confirmed that Kanche beauty Pragya Jaiswal has been roped in to play the female lead. Now, even Pragya clarified in her latest interview to a national media house stating that she was never approached by the makers of this crazy film.

Natasimham Nandamuri Balakrishna’s ‘Dictator’ is one of the highly anticipated movies of Tollywood, which is currently progressing on the brisk pace of its shoot. Buzz is that the makers are planning to launch the audio on December 20. The movie is gearing up for release on January 14 as a Sankranthi gift for the fans and the movie lovers.

‘Dictator’ has top rated technicians working for the movie. Kona Venkat and Gopi Mohan have penned the script as well as screen play of the movie. Shyam K Naidu has done cinematography. Editing was done by Gautham Raju. Thaman has scored the music of the movie.

Anjali and Sonal Chauhan have romanced Balakrishna in ‘Dictator’. Sriwass has directed the movie on EROS International. Balakrishna’s latest offing ‘Lion’ was bombed at the box office. The star is expected to strike back with ‘Dictator’.

Akkineni Nagarjuna does not want any big opposition to be challenging against his son Akhil’s debut film release ‘Akhil’ slated for November 11th release. Nagarjuna is said to be very cautious in planning this film and when the time for release has come nearer, he is also assisting producers Nithin and Sudhakar Reddy in a perfect release strategy.

Cashing on Diwali festive holiday occasion, many dubbing films like ‘Trisha Leda Nayanathara, Aavesham’ and ‘Mariyan’ booked their release slots from 10th of this month. Apparently, none of them can be considered as a big threat to Akhil except Kamal Hasan’s direct Telugu film ‘Cheekati Rajyam.’ When Nagarjuna is informed by Nithin about Kamal’s release plan, immediately Akkineni family dropped into action.

Result is, Kamal Hasan came to Hyderabad today as a part of ‘Cheekati Rajyam’ promotions to declare that his film is not hitting the screens on 11th of this month but pushed to 20th. Industry circles are gossiping that, Nagarjuna’s pressure technique has worked. ‘We waited for good release date and good theaters. So, it is 20th locked,’ Kamal Hasan responded differently. Bottom line is clear; ‘Akhil’ is using all the influence drifting oppositions for other dates.