To can three songs for his devotional film, Pandurangadu, director K Raghavendra Rao is leaving for Cambodia and Thailand. Wondering how can be devotional film shot in the locations of exotic beaches of Thailand? Well, the veteran director has not chosen the historical Cambodia and Thailand for not for their beaches. The Southeast Asian countries do have some stunning beautiful Hindu temples. Cambodia is the successor state of the once powerful Hindu and Buddhist Khmer Empire.
Three songs in three countries
Hence, Raghavendra Rao is shooting three romantic duets on the backdrop of these temples from March 1st in Cambodia, Thailand and the neighboring Vietnam. The songs will be caned on Balakrishna and heroine Sneha for close to 14 days in various temples there.
M M Keeravani has rendered some beautiful songs for this film which is produced by Raghavendra Rao's brother on RK Films banner. Tabu plays another lead role.
Pandurangadu in Thailand
Sathyam hit screens soon
Sathyam starring Vishal and Nayanthara in lead roles is close on heels of completion. Final shooting schedule for the film is going on at Chennai and post production works will begin by first week of this next month. Major portion of the film have been completed shooting and now couple of songs are left and few scenes involving encounters between Upendra and Vishal are yet to be completed…
Nayanthara is also quite excited about the film and says that like Billa, this film will set to be a good milestone in her career. Director Rajashekar has been working day and night for bringing out the most qualitative output…
stylish, stylish, stylish sneha turning stylish
If ever one had approached you to say something on unique features of Sneha, with no pause, we are sure “Her Homely looks and characters” makes us like her. With many actresses concentrating on glamour factors and not many of them hopping for homely character, Sneha made her appearance on the screen with the looks of girl-to-next door.
However with many young belles fleeting from Mollywood and establishing a specified room for them in Kollywood, Sneha seems to have been bit feared by this.. Now in most of her forthcoming flicks, she would be appearing in modern costumes and indeed with more glamorous looks.
Sneha is paired with Balakrishna in P Vasu’s film
Good times, it seems, are back for Sneha. Sri Ramadasu has brought her much luck. After being at the butt of many gossips, she is now signing films left right and center. Sneha is paired with Balakrishna in P Vasu’s film. She is also penciled to do another movie with Balakrishna.
Dhoolpet, in which she plays the challenging role of a commercial sex worker, is all set for release this week. Meanwhile, Sneha has another movie in the pipeline.
She is set to act under the direction of Nagabhushanam, who had earlier worked...
Vikraman Vikramaditya, who has played hero in some Tamil films, is the hero. The film is said to be a musical and Anand fame Radhakrishna will compose the tunes. The movie will go to the floors next month.
Queen of Smiles away from glamour roles
The “Queen of Smiles”, who has shied away from glamour roles, has sprung a real surprise! The heroine in focus - you must have already guessed - is none other than Tamil actress Sneha .And the ‘bombshell’ is that Sneha has agreed to lock lips with her hero in the forthcoming film. The film is titled ‘Pirivom Sandhippom’ in which director-actor plays the male lead, according to the buzz.
The 1000-watt-smile heroine, says the grapevine, was initially unwilling to kiss on screen, but gave in to the persuasion of director Karu Pazhaniappan. Incidentally,...
Sneha had refused to kiss Kamal Haasan in ‘Vasoolraja MBBS’, the Tamil remake of Munnabhai MBBS .Whatever the reason for the change of mind, it should be a visual treat for thousands of Sneha fans.
"It's the silliest story Priyanka Chopra heard about herself
Priyanka Chopra rebuffed rumours that she has lost weight to play a model in Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion.
"It's the silliest story I've heard about myself in a long time.... on a par with the one about me being in Sydney with Harman Baweja for the New Year when I was actually shooting an ad in Bangkok," said Priyanka.
"Nobody has told me to do anything for the role in Fashion. Madhur Bhandarkar and I share great rapport. He didn't ask me to lose weight for the character," she added.
However, Priyanka has worked on herself for her next two roles as well.
"I always like to work on my character. That's why I work on one film at a time. For Fashion I opted for a toned body. I went on a health-conscious diet, though I didn't cut down on my food or anything. And I'll be using the same physique for my film with Karan Johar," she said.
"It's set on the beach of Miami. Imagine two months on the sun and sand and so the toned body would be just what the dietician ordered. But, sorry, I don't get into a bikini for Karan's film," Priyanka was firm.
Karan's film also features Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham. Priyanka said she doesn't endorse anorexic figures.
"It isn't about getting thin at all. It's just about toning my body. I don't think you need to be reed-thin to be beautiful. I think Indian women look terrible when they try to get anorexic. We (Indian women) are naturally healthy. And by that I don't mean voluptuous," she said.
"But, yes, we've been given a certain kind of figure. We're well proportioned and aesthetically endowed in all the right places. And by getting exceptionally thin, we're going against nature."
Told that her co-star Kangana Ranaut is inherently reed-slim, Priyanka laughed: "Yes, but she loves her food. She just has her own individual body type. Kangana and I share plenty of health tips. We got along really well. I really think she's sweet.
Venkatesh Tulasi
Story:
Fashion designer Vasundhara (Nayantara) and her brother Harsha (Sivaji) are orphans. Tulasi, an architect works in the city while his father a factionist Dasaratha Ramaiyya (Vijay Kumar) is a ZP Chairman. Tulasi meets Vasundhara on a trip abroad, falls in love and weds her. Due to inevitable circumstances and despite Vasundhara saying no, Tulasi gets into a fight with factionist Jayprakash Reddy who is out to harm Dasaratha Ramaiyya and his family. They try to kill Tulasi but Harsha falls a victim to their rivalry. Vasundhara takes her new born son and leaves Tulasi.And five years later Tulasi bumps into her.Why did Tulasi come back and what happens later is the rest of the story.
Highlights:
Despite a huge success rate in family dramas and romantic entertainers, Venkatesh always attempts action films now and then. This is one such attempt again and some what better.This one is a pure formula film with adequate dose of sentiment and action. Venky comes out with all round performance.
Nayanatara is okay and looks sexy in songs.
The film has every thing-Action,sentiment,romance&fun,With sentiment&action occupying the major share.Boyapati Seenu did a good job of blending action and sentiment perfectly.
Though comedy is less, it was quite entertaining.and adequate for the script. Jhansi as a realtor’s wife Kokapeta Aunty and Raghu Babu were good.
Paruchuri Brothers dialogues and Devisri Prasad’s music is okay.
Atulit(who acted as Venky’s son in this film)looked cute.
starring Powerstar Pawan Kalyan
After the recent Blockbuster KRISHNA , T2H acquired the entire overseas distribution and DVD rights of TRIVIKRAM’s latest directorial venture JALSA starring Powerstar Pawan Kalyan, Heartthrob Ileana, Kamilini and Parvati Melton.
TRIVIKRAM is confident of scoring a HATRICK with Pawan’s JALSA after his earlier hits ATHADU & NUVVE NUVVE.
PAWAN is confident to hit the bull’s eye this time. His Recent Photos flashes the days of KUSHI and we are positive that JALSA surpass our expectations.
Brahmandam is having a very good length role similar to the roles he portrayed in Trivikram earlier Films.
Devisri tunes (Internet leaked) already created ripples all over and sure that its going to be a STUPENDOUS HIT of the YEAR.
Tabu's Idhi Sangati has become a huge success
Exactly a decade after her last Telugu movie Aavida Maa Aavide, Tabu's latest offering Idhi Sangati has become a huge success.
The Hyderabad born actress is the star attraction of the film and some sensuous scenes have contributed to pulling in the crowd.
"Tabu is the USP of the film. Her role has all shades, emotions and mainly demanding comedy too. She also took it up as a challenge," said Chandra Siddarth, Director, Idhi Sangati.
Idhi Sangati is a low budget film in which Tabu plays a greedy housewife.
"Tabu has gone deep into the skin of the character. People perhaps have never seen her in this kind of a role," said Chandra Siddarth, Director, Idhi Sangati.
The year ahead is likely to be eventful for Tabu the 37-year-old star is currently shooting for her next Telugu film Pandurangadu and is also likely to star in Rajinikanth's next Telugu-Tamil bilingual venture Kuselan.
Jodhaa Akbar is in trouble again.
Director Ashutosh Gowarikar's film Jodhaa Akbar is in trouble again.
A mob of about 200 people were lathicharged by the police at Sangli in Maharashtra. They were protesting the depiction of Akbar as a hero in the movie.
During their demonstration, the protestors who referred to themselves as members of the Shiv Pratishthan attacked eight buses and a police van.
Two people were injured in the lathicharge and nearly a 100 people have been detained by the police. There is tension in the area and police have beefed up security.
Mandira is looking forward to her next project Mumbai Chakachak,
Till about a few years back, whenever there used to be a mention of cricket, there was just one name that popped up, Sachin Tendulkar. But this equation changed a couple of years back with the entry of the most 'unsuspected' player (off-field).
She was none other than Mandira Bedi, the original 'Shanti' of the Tellyland. She made national headlines with her anchoring of cricket shows, which was followed by a series of many others. She is back with the much awaited Rakesh Roshan's comedy flick Krazzy 4.
She said "It's a different kind of concept that Bollywood is going to witness. Even though I am not acting in the film, I am playing an 'anchor' in the film. In the sense, I play a visiting psychiatrist, who does her bit by introducing the four lead characters (Irrfan, Suresh, Rajpal and Arshad) by interviewing them."
On the professional front, besides Krazzy 4, Mandira is looking forward to her next project Mumbai Chakachak, wherein she plays the role of Anarkali, a character who believes in every possible social cause and eventually joins Rahul Bose.
On the personal front, she said that her husband Raj Kaushal (who was not keeping well for some time) is fine now and is working on a film project, details of which will be announced shortly.
Kajol performed a mind-blowing Salsa
Ajay Devgan and his beau, Kajol performed a mind-blowing Salsa for the number, 'Jee Le' in their forthcoming film, U, Me Aur Hum. But what remains under wraps till now, is that Kajol was indisposed during the shoot, but still managed to go thro' the intricacy of the dance steps and managed it to the 'T'.
Says a unit member, "We shot the song 'Jee le' on the cruise liner. Ashley Lobo has done the choreography. Once while performing the number in the evening, Kajol had to leap down from the upper deck and during the leap, she badly sprained her ankle, thanks to her five-inch heels! But despite that, she took some painkillers and shot the very next day for the same shot with full bravado!"
The source also adds, "Kajol is such is a professional and listened to the director before dancing for this number. Plus Ajay too was very calm and composed and encouraged Kajol to give her best"
Ajay says, "I wanted a salsa for the song because that was the requirement of the script. It was an expensive shoot - more than 100 dancers and we had a crowd of about 600 people on the cruise. First we decided what the requirement of the script was and then Vishal made the salsa number. It was highly brave and professional of her to finish the shoot despite her bad leg injury."
Great going Kajol, hope to see an awesome on screen chemistry between U and Ajay in this song!!
Coke is sticking to its tag line 'Jashan Mane Le'
The mercury has started rising and the cola war is once again heated up. Coca Cola is taking arch rivals Pepsi head on with new ad campaign featuring Hrithik Roshan. Pepsi had recently launched its 'Younisthan' campaign featuring Shahrukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. Coke is sticking to its tag line 'Jashan Mane Le' where Hrithik will appear in his Akbar image.
Hrithik is seen making merry with a group of friends with Sufi songs playing in the background reflecting the hangover of Jodhaa Akbar. Hrithik Roshan now joins Aamir Khan as the brand ambassador of Coca Cola India and it is believed Aamir will soon appear in an ad. It remains to be seen which Bollywood stars boost the sales of the cola giant but for now they are filling their bank accounts.
Kareena still cares a lot for Shahid
If Saif Ali Khan can do it, why shouldn't Kareena Kapoor? According to reports, Saif called his ex-girlfriend Rozzaa Catalano several times on her birthday last month. On Monday, Bebo called ex-beau Shahid to wish him on his birthday.
Says a source close to Kareena, "Though Shahid and Kareena have parted, they have kept in touch with each other. Kareena remembered his birthday on February 25 this year and called to wish him. When she spoke to him, he was in Goa with close friends, Ahmed Khan and Lovely Singh. Bebo wished him and then they continued to talk for sometime. The conversation flowed very easily, just like in the past, when they used to have long chats."
Though they aren"t lovers anymore, Kareena still cares a lot for Shahid and remains concerned about his career and is often in touch with mutual friends to find out how his career's progressing. Kareena is currently shooting for Rohit Shetty's Golmaal Returns.
Rs 10 cr per ads for Kareena Kapoor & Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor are India's answer to Victoria and David Beckham - they are on their way to becoming 2008's hottest power duo with companies approaching them for joint endorsements at a mind-boggling rate of Rs 10 crore per ad.
Says a source close to the actress, "Kareena has been working out to develop a body type like Victoria Beckham, so that she can model and carry off any product in the world. Victoria is known as the best clotheshorse and together with David, she has launched perfumes, a jeans line and other endorsements.
Their fees skyrocket every passing year. Now Saif and Kareena are being offered a whopping 10 crore to do ads together.
Every ad company is pitching for them. Saif's endorsement manager, Globosport and Kareena's manager, Matrix have been offered more than five endorsements offers together. Shweta of Matrix says, "I can't comment on the amount as that is against client confidentiality; but yes, a lot of brands have approached us for Kareena and Saif's joint ads. We are looking at categories where both can work together.
We can't look at competing brands or brands like clothing, which Kareena (Globus) is already endorsing. We are looking at them jointly endorsing automobiles, a health drink and luxury watch brand amongst many other brands.
They are a young power couple all by themselves and that's the reason brands are looking to associate themselves with Saif and Kareena almost like Victoria and David Beckham, though they belong to an older category. In 2008, Saif and Kareena could very well become the No 1 power couple as far as endorsing brands is concerned."
Indira Vizha’directed by K Rajeshwar
Banner: ANKK Movies
Cast: Srikanth, Namitha, Hema Malini, Raghuvaran
Direction: K. Rajeshwar
Production: Ashok K Kothvani
Music: Yadhish
Indira Vizha’directed by K Rajeshwar. ‘Indira Vizha’hero Srikanth has heroines - newcomer Hemamalini and Namitha.Raghuvaran and Vivek are also in the cast.The music director is Yadhish in ‘Indira Vizha’.
Srikanth is busy with’Ettappan’ and’Poo.”Indira Vizha’ will be his 3rd film. After’Bambarakannale,’ Namitha teams up again with Srikanth in this film. The film is produced by the producers of Hindi film’Garam Masala.’ Vivek has an important role.
Actor Arya, Naan Kadavul
Actor Arya, a rising star in Kollywood, has replaced Ajit as the hero of director Bala's new film, 'Naan Kadavul'...
Bala, who created waves with 'Sethu' and 'Pithamagan', turning even off-beat films into commercial successes, had earlier wanted Ajit to do the film. However, it is now confirmed that Ajit is out of the movie and Arya has been signed up...
Director Bala wants to move the Tamil movie to the next level. In the movie Naan Kadavul director Bala want to take a scene where a barbaric Sansyasi eating the flesh of a dead body from his pooja.
The producer of the other hand felt it would be unconvincing and it would change the climax of the movie. Bala has taken a step further and the buzz is that in his forthcomming movie Naan Kadavul hero Arya will be shown eating the dead body of his lover in the climax. This seems like an extreme step in Cannibalism even for a innovative director like Bala.
