Success of some films always boosts the morale of producers and distributors. Till date everyone is worried if Telugu film collections would race past the 100 crores mark, but the success of films like “Baahubali” and “Srimanthudu” proved that there is nothing impossible. And now, the stupendous performance of “Bhale Bhale Magadivoy” at USA box office, is creating more ripples than any other flick.

Perhaps we have to call Nani and Maruthi’s film as the biggest blockbuster of 2015 till date if we have to call by the returns against investment. For a sum that is lesser than a crore, Bhale Bhale Magadivoy now made nearly 6.1 crores ‘share’ at USA box office. With this happening, many NRIs are said to be now pooling their money and starting some new distribution companies such that they could make some quick money soon. Cinema business is so glowing, flashy and bright but at the same time it’s risky and hurting too.

Imagine those the situation of those who have invested heavily on movies like “Aagadu” and “1 Nenokkadine” in the recent past solely believing on Mahesh Babu’s overseas record. Though they haven’t met with disastrous loss, their hands are burnt heavily. Now that “Bhale Bhale Magadivoy” succeeded and opened doors with a new hope, that doesn’t mean every film will be a similar success. So NRIs, be careful before investing your hard earned dollars. Play safe with Telugu films.

According to reliable sources, TV host-turned-actress Niharika Konidela is charging a bomb for her debut film. It’s buzzed that she has been paid a whopping amount as remuneration for her maiden movie. Niharika, who shot to fame with Telly with popular programmes like D Juniors, Gupshup, offered big amount on par with star heroines which is now raising several eye-balls in the tinsel town.

Thanks to her ‘Mega brand’ tag which is said to have played pivotal role in getting her a fat pay cheque of close to Half Crore. Apparently, Niharika Konidela is seen as face of the film and the makers want to project her so.

Keeping in view that they could use Niharika, Naga Babu, Varun Tej and even Mega family (if needed) for the wide promotion of the film, the makers thought this would fetch them more than what they’re paying her. This is not all. She is well-known to TV audiences as well.

Considering all the above factors, the makers came forward to pay her as demanded so that they could recover it from TV satellite rights of the movie besides sales at the ticket windows. Featuring Naga Shourya as lead protagonist, the film tipped to be an intense love story will be directed by Rama Raju whose claim to fame is Mallela Theeram Lo Sirimalle Chettu.

The yet-to-be-titled is jointly produced by a noted TV channel and producer Madhura Sreedhar Reddy. With this, Mega daughter Niharika Konidela has rung a new record with her debut film even before it started shooting.

In the wake of a film titled “Talvar” hitting screens on coming October 2nd, a Bollywood director name Manish Gupta has accused that the parents of murdered Noida girl Aarushi Talwar have sold out their daughter’s murder for crores.

This director has earlier made a film named “Rahasya” basing on the same scandalous murder story of 14 year old Aarushi Talwar and domestic help Hemraj in Noida in 2008. Earlier, release of “Rahasya” got stalled for 11 months as Talwar family has moved Court to stall the film though court has later give clearance for the release.

Talking about that, Manish accused, “Talwars signed crores of rupees deal for giving away the story. But they have provided a version that projects them as innocents and CBI has framed them”. He also stated that Aarushi’s aunt Vandana Talwar offered him the content for the film but he refused to take it as that version looks like a one-sided story.

“Parents have sold out daughter’s murder to make money” he concludes. “Talvar”, which has a bigger star-cast with Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma and Tabu among others, will hit the screens on October 2. The film is directed by Meghana Gulzar, daughter of legendary lyricist and poet Gulzar.

Understanding between some big channels and big heroes is always amusing. Whether there is such understanding or not, it is now believed that MAA TV, the erstwhile sole subsidiary of Nagarjuna and Mega family, still gives much preference to the stars from these two film khandans.

On October 4th, “Baahubali: The Beginning” Malayalam version is being aired on Malayalam channel Mazhavil Manorama. Around same time, even Sony MAX is screening the Hindi version. Everyone thought that even MAA TV would screen the Telugu version on similar dates. Surprisingly, MAA TV fixed October 25th as the date for screening of Rajamouli’s magnum opus.

Some cine critics went on praising how MAA has given way to Charan and Akhil by not fixing Baahubali TV premiere either on 16th or 22nd or the ensuing Sundays. Because Charan’s “Bruce Lee” is releasing on 16th and Akhil’s “Akhil” is fixed for 22nd release.

Whether did this intentionally or not, had they planned to screen “Baahubali” on any other Sunday, surely these theatrical releases would have seen some impact.

Two directors have travelled in the same path and one got heavily lucky while other one is not much compensated as he expected. They are none other than Maruthi and Harish Shankar, who have both scored hits with Bhale Bhale Magadivoyi and Subramanyam For Sale respectively.

As part of their remuneration, both these directors have taken only 75% of their pay and for the rest 25% they have grabbed the Overseas distribution rights of the films. Maruthi and Nani have recreated a superb magic and they made 6.1 crores from USA box office. Even if Maruthi is given 1/3 share in this collection, then he will be pocketing around 2 crores. That’s super luck.

Coming to Harish Shankar, though Subramanyam For Sale is picking tremendously in India and Telugu states, it’s USA collection is nearly 88 lakhs till and the figure may touch near 1 crore. In that case, our Gabbar Singh director will get around 30 lakhs, say source. While Maruthi got pure gold luck, Harish missed it.