Gopi Gopika Godavari on Sets From November 4

Director Vamsi’s new film ‘Gopi Gopika Godavari’ with Venu and Kamalini Mukherjee is going to get launched on November 4. Valluripalli Ramesh is producing this film under Maharshi Cinema banner while Anandhi Arts banner is presenting it. Remember Vamsi’s earlier block buster ‘Avunu Vaallidharu Ishtapaddaru’ starring Ravi Teja and Kalyani also came under the duo combo.

“I’m hoping that the combination of Vamsi, Venu and Kamalini will earn a good name to our banner. This film also will have Vamsi’s mark and the story is a beautiful love story on Konaseema backdrop. The first schedule will start on November 4 in Hyderabad and then followed by the shooting in Godavari surroundings”, said the producer Ramesh.

Vamsi is directing the film titled Gopi Gopika Godavari starring Venu and Kamilini Mukherjee. This film is being produced by Valluripalli Ramesh under the banner of Maharshi Cinema. This film starts its regular shooting from November 4. The same producer-director combination had earlier given the successful film Avunu Vallidaru Ishtapaddaru with Ravi Teja and Kalyani.

Gopi Gopika Godavari is a story of lovers as they move along the meandering river of life. Right from Akkineni Nageswara Rao’s Andala Ramudu with river Godavari as the backdrop up to Sekhar Kammula’s Godavari, every film connected with this river has been a success story

After the failure of Telugu Movie Sathyam, Vishal Become ...

Directing a new path?

After the failure of Sathyam, Vishal seems to have learnt a lesson that a star needs a good director to guide him to a hit.

The actor had written in his blog that his next film will be Thoranai, to be directed by debutant Ayappan. Now it looks like Vishal is having second thoughts about being directed by a debutant.

The latest we hear is that Vishal has signed his next film with ace director Selvaraghavan, to be produced by leading financier and producer Ramesh Babu of Kanakaratna Films who produced the blockbuster Pokkiri and a few other films.

Selva had signed up with the producer more than two years back, first to start a Surya film which later became a Vikram project now it looks like it has become a Vishal picture! The film is likely to start rolling from January first week in Chennai.

By then, Selva, it is heard, will finish shooting his never-ending Aayirathil Oruvan starring Karthi. If it materialises, this will be a big break for the Chellame star who flaunted a six-pack in Sathyam, which never took off due to a weak storyline and screenplay.

Telugu films are being confined to just love-laced comedies ––

Acting pricey

Making a film spells big bucks. And if you want a star and a hot-shot director to boot, then the budget is likely to shoot to meteoric heights.

If the latest buzz is to be believed, more than Rs 20 crore was spent on a Pawan Kalyan starrer and a similar amount on a Mahesh Babu film.

With almost 75 per cent of the budgets being usurped by the stars and directors, there is little left for making the film. Besides compromising on quality, the new trend is detrimental to filmmaking per se. Given that ‘regular’ producers are reluctant to pay astronomical sums, the field is left open to glam-struck NRIs, the neo-rich and even the underworld. "Undeniably, the real-estate boom and advent of corporate entities has ruined Telugu cinema," bemoans a leading filmmaker.

According to our sources, top stars are hiking their fee to stay ahead of their rivals and not based on the project requirement. "It took a reigning star 30 years in the industry to cross the Rs 8 crore mark but new-age stars have crossed that with just a handful of hits," reveals a filmmaker, who says that even emerging stars are quoting above Rs 2 crore. Hotshot actresses like Ileana, Nayantara and Trisha have all surpassed the Rs 1 crore mark and are doling out dates, sometimes unmindful of the significance of their roles, says the source.


Another jolt for the producers came in the form of directors’ revised pay scales. It is learnt that a reigning director charges Rs 7 crore, while other successful directors are hovering between Rs 5 and 6 crore and even the upcoming ones charge above Rs 1 crore. "I was surprised when a one-hit director asked me for Rs 3 crore without batting an eyelid," reveals a producer, who has almost given up the project.

Probably producers wouldn't have felt the pinch if the markets had expanded proportionately. "Pay packets have doubled but the market expansion is marginal. It's a bad equation," says film critic Vasiraju Prakasam, who brands it as an undesirable trend. Leading filmmaker Rama Naidu looks at it differently. He says, "It is all about demand and supply. This trend might be just a transitory one. "

Certainly, satellite rights are fetching unheard of prices for producers besides increase in overseas collections for hits. But with stars and directors pushing up their rates, little is left for the producer and creativity is taking a beating. No wonder, Telugu films are being confined to just love-laced comedies –– relegating other interesting genres to the backseat.

Tollywood Actress Shradda Das Is A ItemGirl

No item numbers please

When even top of the line actresses are doing item numbers, Shradda Das declined a couple of item numbers in big films.

“I am reluctant to do item numbers,” says the actress. It is a known fact that hotshot actresses shake a leg for hefty sums but the leggy lass thinks otherwise. "Even if they pay me a bomb, I am not ready for it," reasons the actress, who wants to do only leading roles to firmly establish herself in Tollywood. After a dud like Sidhu from Srikakulam, she seems to have set her priorities right. Good going girl!

Kajal in the big Telugu Movie

Close on the heels of Ram Charan Tej's multi-bucks untitled film, Kajal is paired opposite his kin and hotshot Allu Arjun in Arya 2.

How does it feel to join the big league? “Hearing the word ‘big league’ sounds really great," says the svelte actress, who seems to be enjoying her new-found status.

“I play a short-tempered girl and the role is well-designed," she reveals. Could the ebullient star relate to the fiery girl? "No way since I am a more sensible and pragmatic individual," reasons the new-age actress, who will be sporting a new look in the sequel. By signing a couple of big films, she will be a hot contender for the top slot. The actress is on a roll, indeed!

Telugu Movie Srimati Kalyanam to start from Oct 24

Srimati Kalyanam to start from Oct 24

Vadde Naveen and Sangeetha are pairing up for Srimati Kalyanam directed by Sival and produced by A. Venkatesh under Ramasai Productions banner. The film will go to sets from October 24. The first schedule will continue till November 20.

The director commented, "Naveen essays a role that will surely attract the youth and women audiences. Sangeetha is portraying a character with two different shades. There are six songs in the film, of them, three have already been recorded."

Music is by Sai Karthik, camera is by Rajesh K. Katuri, while Yechuri Venkata Upendra Nageswara Rao, Kiran and William will be the co-producers, Master A. Balaji and Baby Tejaswini are the presenters.

Telugu Movie Yuvatha releasing on Nov 7th

Yuvatha releasing on Nov 7th

Another film of Happy Days hero Nikhil is getting ready for release. The movie name is Yuvatha and the release date is 7th November.

A new girl Aksha is playing the lady love role of Nikhil in this film. A new director Parusuram is directing ‘Yuvatha’ film while Hari is producing it under the banner ‘ Worthwatching Entertainments’.

Yuvatha is completing its DTS work. The news is that Dil Raju who is on a movie distribution spree now has decided to by the distribution rights of Yuvatha for Nizam and Vizag areas. He was impressed by the outcome of the movie after watching it and made the decision of distributing the movie.

Dil Raju is also on a movie producing spree now. He is booking new directors and new actors and actresses along with big heroes and heroines to produce movies. He has now booked director Srikanth Addala for the second time to produce a movie in his direction.

The script discussions are going to short in few months from now. Srikanth Addala and Dil Raju earlier worked for Kotha Bangaru Lokam which is running successfully in theaters now.

Telugu Movie Happy Journey Photo Gallery

Telugu Movie Happy Journey Photo Gallery

Cast: Viswa Teja,Madhu Shalini,Reshmi and Others

Telugu Actress Geniliya D'souza Photo Gallery

Telugu Actress Geniliya D'souza Photo Gallery

Telugu Actress MEENA Reallife Photos

Actress Roja with Meena and Sangavi in a function

Actress Meena with her mother

Sindhu Menon a good actress in South India

If you scout for talent in Tollywood, you'll find it aplenty. Did you know that Sindhu Menon, the lady who became famous post Chandamama, is fluent in six languages? Yes, the Malayali speaks flawless Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and English besides her native tongue. Definitely, a good USP for an actress in South India.

When we chatted her up recently, she shared an interesting anecdote. "When I got a call for Chandamama, I wasn't sure who was Vamsi. I saw him only after the screen-test was over, and exclaimed that it was Krishna Vamsi." It seems the director was really taken by her expression of surprise, and rest as they say, made Box Office history.

Sindhu, who's Rainbow released recently, reveals that she has four films in the pipeline. She also tells us that at present, she wants to concentrate on Telugu and Tamil films, though she does have offers for a Hindi film.

After tasting success with the psycho thriller Hare Ram

Kalyan Ram has joined hands with debutant director Naren aka Satthibabu for an

Kalyan Ram ambitious project.

“It’s a gripping entertainer on a bigger canvas,” says Hari, kin of Kalyan, who marks it as a narrative-driven film. “We decided to produce it since the story has enough potential,” explains Hari, who intends to churn out a slick entertainer. He claims that their next presentation has been packaged with all the ingredients to beguile viewers. The scion of Nandamuri clan will be seen in a completely new avtar.

Telugu Movie 'Keka' Review

Cast: Raja, Ishana, Anoop, Basha, Talaivasal Vijay, Mayilsamy, Vayyapuri, Dharmavarapu, Duvvasi Mohan and Others.
Choreography: Shankar.
Cinematography: PC Sreeram.
Music: Chakri.
Story, Screenplay, Dialogues, Producer & Direction: Teja.
Banner: Chitram Movies.
Release Date: 23rd October, 2008.

It's a really catchy title. Lots of rain, age of innocence and love at first sight. So far, so good. A fresh new cast. Very 'in' right now. Cinematography by PC Sreeram and music by Chakri. Still sounds good enough. But (the moment there is an 'if' or 'but': trouble), but the movie is so amateurish, starting from the writing, acting and disappointingly, the direction. Seat-cringing material.

Ishana and RajaPlot Arjun meets Sujata when both are holidaying in their relatives' village. While love blossoms in the picturesque village, they go back to the city without each others' contact details. Turns out, Sujata is Arjun's best friend's fiancé are the couple are in a mighty fix. When Arjun tells Kiran the truth, he accepts it without question and helps the couple to meet. The parents learn of this and direct their ire at Kiran, who attempts suicide. Arjun decides to leave the city so Kiran and Sujata can marry and bows down to his friend's sacrifice. But things are not what they seem and Arjun is forced to face his former lover once more after a murder attempt on him.

Story, Screenplay and Direction The theme or the story has little to do with the entertainment value of the movie. What's the theme of Sakhi? Rich boy, poor girl. But it still is a highly watchable movie. Even though the plot and premise and even the climax seem so repetitive, it could have been interesting if, and only if, the other aspects were in favor of the movie (or audience, depending on which perspective you choose to look from). The shabby and half-hearted direction is a major let-down as is the writing. Teja, who's rumored to have slapped his newcomers if they don't give their best, extracts really bad performances from them all.

The girl, her lack of lip sync and the voice dubbed for her which doesn't suit her all pull the movie down several counts as the story basically revolves around her. It's a make or break factor, and it's BREAK here, all capitals. The 'friends of hero' which brought interesting characters and introduced new actors are also a let-down, coming from Teja. 'Karnamba Cutting' just about brings one tiny little smile once, because the entire movie is so awesomely, superbly boring.

It's slow, it's lackluster and the 'twist' at the climax-sigh. Seriously, who directed this? Not that Teja's one of this gen's greats or anything, but it's safe to assume that reasonably decent or interesting or quirky work is expected from him. Something different, new, fresh, newcomers who almost play a character, decent music. None of that. Zilch. It's a huge disappointment.

Raja and IshanaPerformances Not applicable. Actually, not fair to newcomers as they have a career ahead, as long as the next producer doesn't watch this movie. Anyways, Raja as Arjun could have been appreciated in a different movie as a different character (and preferably not a wimp) but the long locks and Devadas act fails. Anoop as Kiran hams. The girl…maybe we can watch another movie of hers and then judge and refrain from saying anything harsh now.

Music and Choreography Two of the songs are okay, but it doesn't make a difference. Had the movie been even a little tolerable, the songs would have seemed much better.

Last Word Teja's worst.

source:cinegoer.com

Telugu Movie 'Vinayakudu' coming next month

'Vinayakudu' coming next month

Saikiran Adivi who is a former associate of the hit maker Shekhar Kanmula is being launched as an independent director with the film 'Vinayakudu'. Produced by Smt Sunita Patra under the banner of Prem Movies, Krishnudu and Sonia are the lead actors of this movie. The shooting has been wrapped up and the post production is going on.

Head of Sri Venkateswara Creations, Dil Raju is the distributor for 'Vinayakudu' in Naizam and Viazag. Other than this movie, Dil Raju is also distributing 'Surya S/o Krishnan' and 'Yuvatha'.

'Vinayakudu' which will hit the theaters in the first week of November is being presented by Premkumar Patra.

‘Satyameva Jayathe’, a remake of Hindi ‘Khakee’

Lara Dutta and Rajasekhar to Begin Romance

‘Satyameva Jayathe’, a remake of Hindi ‘Khakee’ has Rajasekhar playing the lead role while his wife Jeevitha is directing this flick. To note here Rajasekhar on one hand has sizzling sexy beauty Sanjana as his lovelady and on other hand he is making efforts to rope in miss universe and bollywood hot & sexy actress Lara Dutta to play an item number. It seems Rajasekhar wanted to use the same song for his film which was performed by Lara in Hindi version. All said and done hero Rajasekhar and director Jeevitha will decide whether to proceed with the original song for the Telugu version or reshoot it again with Lara Dutta.

Vishnu's Engagement With Veronica Reddy - 19-10-2008

As per our earlier news Vishnu Vardhan is getting married to Veronica Reddy daughter of Sudheekar Reddy a close relative to Y.S.Rajshekar Reddy. Th engagement is function is on the 19th of this month.