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Akkineni Nagarjuna is enthusiastic to endorse products of Multi-National Companies. Speaking at the launch of the Parachute Advanced cooling oil, in the city recently, Nag said that he was planning to act in ad films, in future.
Parachute oil is the first product that has been endorsed by the glamorous actor. He said, “This is my first promo and some are in the pipeline,” indicating that there are more to come from him.
It is learnt that the MNCs are only too keen to rope in Telugu actors, whose appeal has only jacked up the appeal of products ranging from cellulars to colas.
Nag, who enjoys immense popularity amongst all sections of the audiences, is expected to endorse more products in the coming days.
This year, we will see Genelia D'Souza and Shriya Saran making a comeback in Telugu films. The actresses, who have been busy bees in Bollywood and Kollywood, have of late been showing less interest in Tollywood ventures.
However, the twosome have been separately signed by two different producers. While Orange will show Genelia in the role of a student in Melbroune who falls in love with a guy of Indian-origin, played by Ram Charan, Shriya has just been signed by the producers of Don Seenu, opposite Ravi Teja.
The two popular films, Genelia's more important than the other, are expected to re-launch the actresses in a bigger way.
The space, dominantly occupied by the likes of Kajal Agarwal and now Samantha, will be accommodating the pretty girls, very soon.
After playing cameo roles in Arya2 and a bit significant role in the recently-released Maro Charitra, Shraddha Das is all set to play a glamorous role in Prabhas-starrer Darling.
It is learnt that the actress has a good role in the movie. Details of what her character is going to be like are not yet known. Film Nagar sources tell that she will be seen in a song.
It may be noted that Shraddha is turning out to be a good choice for the second fiddle these days. She says that she was happy to act opposite Allu Arjun in Arya2, which was why she agreed to do the film.
She says that she was presented beautifully in the film and also Maro Charitra. She is reported to have said that it is not wrong to 'cross the boundary' if the script/sequence so warrants.
Is she hinting out at playing a bold role, in near future?
Puli and Khaleja have one more thing in common, other than the fact that these two are the most-awaited films in recent Tollwood history. One starring Pawan Kalyan and the other, Mahesh Babu, the films are produced by Singanamala Ramesh on Kanakaratna Movies.
These are also the films that have been unusually delayed and their release date is not in the sight. Well, if Puli has been on the floors for more than 18 months, the Mahesh Babu-Trivikram film saw a grand launch more than a year back.
The sorry fact is that the latter is not releasing sooner than August. With the Pawan Kalyan-SJ Surya film, no one is sure about the date. Die-hard optimists speculate that it will be in May, that's by the very earliest.
Interestingly, Puli has only two songs left to be filmed, while Khalleja is re-scheduled for shooting later. Meanwhile, Mahesh will begin his work for a film to be directed by Sreenu Vaitla.
The question is, has the delay got something to do with the fact that they are produced by the same banner?
Even before the release of Puli, a new film with Pawan Kalyan has been launched. To be directed by Jayanth C Paranje, it will be written by Trivikram Srinivas. Ganesh Babu is producing the film.
The film's songs will be filmed in April and May, and the regular shooting will begin in the month of June. The muhurat shot was directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, at a function held at Taj Krishna.
Jayanth said that it was an exciting day for him. Though a film had been planned in 1998 with Pawan Kalyan, it could not be made (Bavagaru Bagunnara was made, instead). He said that he was happy that a film has been planned with a crazy star like Pawan, after a period of 12 years. The film, says Jayanth, will have two heroines.
Ganesh said that the day was unforgettable in his life. He expressed his thanks for Trivikram. He also said that there was no limit to the budget.
Music Director - Mani Sharma; Cinematography - Binodh Pradhan.
Fresh incidents of violence between rival groups have been reported from Musheerabad, Hyderabad. The communal clashes which erupted in Old city on Sunday night seem to have subdued over the past few hours after AK Khan imposed a curfew in troubled areas. However, a little while go, two groups resorted to clashes in Musheerabad which left 12 people including 2 policemen injured. Apart from property damage, stones were pelted on policemen and vehicles were set on fire. 20 bikes and 4 other vehicles have reportedly been damaged. In retaliation, the police resorted to laticharge and tear gas shells to disperse the crowd.
On the other hand, Osmania University has postponed the MBA and degree exams under its purview due to the clashes in Old city. Fresh dates will be announced soon.
Boyapati Srinu is directing this film. Parachuri Prasad is producing the film under the ‘United Movies’ banner. Nayanatara, Namitha and Sneha Ullal are the lead actresses. Chakri is composing the music.
Larencce-starrer Super Cowboy is all set to release in the first week of April. Directed by Shimbu Devan, it is produced by Kalpathi S Agoram and released in Telugu by Dammalapti Srinivasa Rao, who has acquired its rights.
Saying that cowboy flicks have good amount of popularity in Telugu, Mr. Rao said that the Larencce-starring film has distinct story and screenplay.
Story-wise, the film tells the tale of Red Indians, perhaps told for the first time by any Indian film. Shimbudevan says that, the film draws from a 18th-century saga, and is belongs to the genre of adventure and comedy.
The "adventurous comedy" has a huge set erected on a scale unheard of in the past. A set was constructed by 300 artistes from Kerala, who toiled big time to create it.
Making an adventure flick means the actors training in such skills like horse-riding. And, the lead cast did get trained in horse-riding.
Sandhya, Nasser, Manorama, Senthil, Mouli, Delhi Ganesh, Ramesh Khanna and others are the other cast. Sri Ramakrishna is the dialogue-writer. Music is by GV Prakash. Lawrence has choreographed the dances himself.
Let's hope Larencce registers a hit in Telugu and Tamil, with the film.
Bindu Madhavi has signed on a new film, titled Prathi Roju, in which she is playing a slice-of-life role. In fact, according to its producer V Nagendar and director Raju Rajendra Prasad, the film is a realistic portrayal of real-life incidents.
It stars Ravi Babu in the role of male lead. Shot extensively in places around Hyderabad, the plot of the film has been derived from a real-life incident.
Mr. Raju said that the film will be distinct, in each frame. He promised that the film will force the audience into thinking with every scene.
Chalapathi Rao, MS Narayana, Jayaprakash Reddy, Ayesha Jalil, Duvvasi Mohan, Hema, Harshavardhan, Satyam Rajesh and others are playing important roles.
Shyam Prasen is the music director.
It is not known what genre the film belongs to.
Mani Ratnam has officially announced that the music of his buzzing film 'Raavan' will be launched in April. The film is also almost complete and will release in June according to the direct sources.
Sources also say the songs have come out great under A R Rahman and they will be in perfect harmony with A R Rahman's international success. And A R Rahman has never failed in a Mani film.
‘Raavan’ will be released in June simultaneously all over India in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi versions. Sources also said Mani Ratnam has retained the title 'Raavan' for all the version and Tamil version will not have the striking 'Ashokavanam' as heard before.
With enviable star cast of Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Vikram, Prithviraj and others ‘Raavan’ is one of the biggest and most expected movies of the year.
The music launch is expected to have on dais not only Aishwarya Rai but also Abhishek Bachchan in Chennai.
