Sindhu Tolani Fashion Designer In 'Black and White'

Sindhu Tolani plays fashion designer

Sindhu Tolani, who won compliments from critics for her brilliant performance in various films by taking up different characters, is playing the role of a fashion designer in 'Black and White' directed by Srikanth Vemulapalli, presented by Maithri Films and produced by P Udaykiran on the banner of UK Avenues, with Rajiv Kanakala and Jackie Shroff in the lead.


Producer Udaykiran says, 'Rajiv Kanakala is playing the role of a software engineer. Both the hero and heroine gets in the cobweb of an issue which had nothing to do with their profession. What Jackie Shroff, who was a CBI officer, did to save them and how helped them to come out of their problemsis the subject. The film has very good suspense and at the same time, there is a very good message to the people in the society. We are making efforts to launch the audio and release the film in June.'

Music is by Vijay Kurakula, camera is by Joshi, while story, screenplay, dialogues and direction are by Srikanth.

PRABHAS's Bujjigadu-Made in Chennai...

Living the role

PRABHAS's latest release Bujjigadu-Made in Chennai may have opened to mixed responses from the BO but the actor has recieved rave reviews for his performance..



Surprisingly it's not a stunt sequence or a song that is getting the biggest cheer from the frontbenchers, but the scenes where the actor mouths the stock dialogue 'Darling… ' in the film. The line has a little story behind it. Apparently the hunky actor addresses his closest friends as 'Darling' and the director PURI JAGANNATH incorporated it in the film. As they say reality is the inspiration for all imagination.

'PANDURANGADU' Rakthi Stills

రక్తి ముందు భక్తి తరువాత

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Telugu Movie '16 Days' Press Meet

16 Days is the title for heroine Charmme starrer in Telugu. This bilingual film is titled Laddam in Tamil. Made on Cosmos Entertainment banner, Solomon Prabhu is the director, also contributing story and screenplay. Flanked by Charmi, the film unit today arranged a press meet to announce the title at Annapoorna-7 Acres, Hyderabad. The introduction song of the heroine, playing the lead role Angelina, with a mix of foreign and Mumbai dancers, is under shoot there. The film is set for release next month.

Solomon Prabhu said: “We titled the film as 16 Days. The script is totally loyal to the title. The film is chronicling a 16-day-long period in the life of the lead pair, besides the situations that would surround them. Actually we shot for 80 days, and 20 days are still left with. The running script is earmarked into 16 Days. Info about the Day and Place will be flashed for each of the 16 blocks. I am excited to say we have a lot many highlights in the film. To start with – Charmi’s Angelina character, planned as personification of positive thoughts. Our heroine rides a motorbike, does mimicry (of popular artistes) and importantly makes a passionate romance. Arvind, an assistant director to Maniratnam, makes his debut as hero. Bhaskarabatla’s lyrics, Chinnikrishna’s choreography, Dharan’s music and Sukumar’s cinematography are our technical strengths.”


Sporting a three-plait hairstyle and wearing casual jeans & shirt, heroine Charmme arrived at the venue, late by an hour. She pulled the curtain-string and formally launched the title. “I am eagerly waiting for launch of film’s title in Telugu. In Tamil it is Laddam. As I am partial towards Telugu, I wanted it to suit the script absolutely. My characterization as Angelina is special to me that I didn’t play such a role so far. It mimics Pawan Kalyan, Ravi Teja and Sunil. Further, Angelina is surrounded by positivism from all directions. This trait is also seen all through the making of 16 Days. I always craved for romance on the screen. All of my roles so far were of one-sided romance. Here, I join Aravind, who would rip the screen, though a young man.”

Choreographer Chinnikrishna said: “Twenty five years ago I left for Bollywood, but occasionally composed steps for Chiranjeevi. I recently worked for Jodha Akbar. Now, I am doing a film with Salman Khan and another with Sharukh Khan. In 16 Days, I am doing the Introduction song with American dancers, who recently worked as cheer girls in the IPL.”

source:idlebrain.com

Rajinikanth Heading For The Himalayas

Superstar Rajinikanth and the Himalayas have been synonymous for many years now. Every time the matinee idol completes a film, he has the habit of traveling all the way to Rishikesh in the Himalayas for peace, quiet and loads of meditation.

The superstar is planning to stay in heavenly company for 15 days and is to leave on the 5th of June.


The superstar is currently working with director P. Vasu for the film 'Kucheludu'. The movie kicked off at the Ramoji Rao film city in Hyderabad for a month and then shifted location to Pollachi.

The crew then shifted base to Kerala where two songs were canned. One in Allepey and the other in Vembanadu lake. Nayantara and Mamtha Mohandas joined the superstar for the song sequences. The song sequence in Vembanadu lake was picturised with scores of snake shaped boats and the whole crew is ecstatic with the outcome.

The name Rajinikanth spelled magic in both locations in Kerala as thousands came to the shooting spot to see him creating problems for the heavy security presence there.

As soon as the schedule in Kerala is complete, the superstar would be on a flight bound for New Delhi from where he would proceed to the Himalayas.

No Fear To Fight Against Chiru: Jeevitha

Jeevitha Rajashekar said if Congress Party fields either her husband Rajashekar or her as candidates in the next polls against any leader they are ready to do so. "We don't fear any personality to contest again," she told TV9 when she was asked if the couple would fight against Chiru.

Rajashekar and Jeevitha today (June 2nd) met chief minister Y S Rajashekar Reddy in his chambers in secretariat. Rajashekar said that he should join the Congress Party when decides to plunge into politics


Jeevitha on other hand denied the rumors that she is going to be tipped for president of Mahila Congress. "It's media imagination," she termed.

The couple congratulated YSR on winning 6 assembly seats in by-polls. They had invited him to grace the launch ceremony of their next film

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Colour Fame SWATHI To Act In Tamil Movie

Swathi to act in Tamil movie

SWATHI, who was seen in the popular television show Colour, is now entering the Tamil film industry. The lady is to play the lead role in a Tamil film titled Subramanyapuram. Apart from the television serial, the actress has appeared in a few Telugu movies. She has played the lead role in Danger and a supporting role in Adavari Matalaku Ardhale Verule.

Subramanyapuram is a film about a group of friends who aren't bothered about societal norms.
Their activities annoy their neighbours and relatives, who perceive them as problematic in nature.

It is at this point that a charming girl enters their lives and what happens then is the story. The film has been directed by M SASI KUMAR, who has earlier worked with directors BALA of Sethu fame and AMIR, who has directed the movie Mounam Pesiyathe. Apart from directing the film, Sasi is also producing and acting in the film.

Siddarth–Soha Ali Khan Split

The friendship Siddarth and Soha Ali Khan that surfaced in the sets of ‘Rang De Basanthi’ blossomed into an emotional love affair that was revealed somewhere in last December looks to be taking a new turn now.

Soha Ali Khan as well as her parents (Sharmila Tagore & Mansoor Ali Khan Patuadi) did not mind Siddu’s past (not to say of two kids from his first marriage). Even Soha’s brother Saif Ali Khan appears to be sailing smooth with Siddarth. But, why all of a sudden this twist! The reason appears to be a photo session for a magazine. That photo session probably revealed a different Soha which even shocked bollywood and Siddu too.

This unhappiness led to arguments. The arguments unearthed a few unpleasant moments during their affair leading to kind of end to their association. Is there another split on the cards?

Telugu Movie - Keka Produced And Directed By Teja

Helium Balloon Lights’ for Teja’s Keka

Ace cameraman P C Sriram uses helium Balloon Lights for his Telugu movie - Keka being produced and directed by Teja. Starring newcomers including lyricist Sirivennela’s son, the film is currently being shot in Hyderabad. For a romantic scene, the expensive ‘Helium Balloon’ was brought in for.


“This lighting system helps us shoot moonlight effectively. That is why we brought them in from Mumbai,” he said.

Sekhar Suri’s underproduction Three has also used this lighting equipment and also it was used for Rajnikant’s Shivaji. In Hollywood and Bollywood, it is very normal practice.

KAVERI JHA Is Playing The Lead Opposite SIVAJI in 'Naa Girlfriend Baga Rich'

Flights of fantasy

They say women are natural multi-taskers and actress KAVERI JHA is certainly one. The dusky actress who made an eyepopping debut with the SRIKANTH-JAGAPATHI BABU starrer Nagaram is also an airhostess. Ask her how she manages both, pat comes the reply, "With the commitments I have on hand I am able manage both with ease. But if I had to choose between films and my job I would choose films any day! I am hoping soon enough I will have enough work on hand to completely dedicate myself to acting." Hailing from a small town in Bihar, the ravishing actress has already experimented quite a bit with her short career.

A former Miss India contestant she tried her hand at television as well. She then went on to act opposite SHINEY AHUJA in a Hindi film, Hijack before making her Tollywood debut. BO success has eluded the actress so far but the actress is confident that her next film, will set the record right. She is playing the lead opposite SIVAJI in Naa Girlfriend Baga Rich. "I have a great role in the film. The character offers a lot of scope to prove my acting potential," she signs off. But if she can look like that how does acting skill matter?

Over 90 Percent Shooting Of 'Kshudara'

Patchwork remained balance for 'Kshudra'

Banner: Spectrum Creations
Cast: Priyanka, Ramya, Jeeva, Jeevi, Surya, Ali, MS Narayana, Kondavalasa & others
Direction: Nagul
Production: Syed Khaja, A Manikprabhu
Music: Sivajiraja

Over 90 per cent shooting of 'Kshudara' directed by Nagul and produced by Syed Khaja and A Manik Prabhu on the banner of Spectrum Creations was completed by now.

Director Nagul says, 'Several films with 'ghost' in its backdrop had hit the Telugu screen. However, our film would be distinctly different from the routine 'ghose' subjects. Even our film's title 'Kshudra' indicates that it is a big horror movie. The comedy provided by Ali would remain a highlight for the flick. We are introducing Priyanka and Ramya of Bangalore as heroines through the movie. Only patch remained balance for the completion of shooting.'


Producers say, 'The story narrated by director Nagul is very impressive and we thrilled while listening to the subject. The music scored by Sivaji Raja would remain an asset for our flick. We shot most of the film in Warangal and Hyderabad. There are four songs in the movie and it is a heroine-centric subject. We are planning to launch the audio in June and are making efforts to release the film in the same month.'


Heroines Priyanka and Ramya say, 'We are fascinated towards the Telugu film industry. We are very happy for stepping into the Telugu films through a different and novel subject. Of us Priyanka had an experience in films and she faced camera for a Kannada film.'

Script assistance is by B Ramakrishna, Choreography is by Premalatha, cinematography is by PM Subbu, editing is by Satyam, while story, dialogues, screenplay and direction are by Nagul.

'Naa Girl Friend Baaga Rich' Says Sivaji

Canning of songs in progress for 'Naa Girl Friend Baaga Rich'

A song is being canned for 'Naa Girl Friend Baaga Rich' directed by M Nagendra Kumar and produced by D Ratnakumar, D Karunakar and D Suresh on the banner of Kumar Brothers with S and Kaver Jha in the lead.

The choreography of a song 'Kannullo Jhalak… Kavviste Kasak…' is being done under the direction of Krishna in Hyderabad.

Producers say, 'We are planning our next schedule from June 15 at Mauritius.'

Brahmanandam, Ahuti Prasad, Aiswarya, Vijayasai, Kamal, Babloo and others are in the cast. Dialogues are by Vemagiri, music is by 'Mantra' Anand, while A Pandu is the executive producer.

Now 'PRIYAMANI ' Dressing

Priyamani Drags Her Bikini Down?

Priyamani is a hot young babe imported from Malayalam. She is now busy in Tollywood as well as Kollywood. But despite acting with big actors like Jr. NTR, she is yet to make it big in the industry.

She has appeared in some rather de-glamorized roles in her films so far and this in turn has affected her image to a considerable extent. Priyamani is now trying to correct this image.


She is preparing to go in for a new photo shot. This time, she will wear a hot swimsuit, if sources are to be believed. She seems to have been inspired by Soha Ali Khan. The hot pictures of Soha are now doing the rounds on the internet. It now remains to be seen if Priyamani can overtake Soha Ali Khan in looks and exposing. Well, can this southern damsel break the conventional shell by doing so.

Chiranjeevi Political Plans In August This Year

Chiru’s political script still hangs

Despite the fans getting restive and the media losing interest, the Hamletian dilemma that the family of megastar is displaying over the star entering politics surfaced yet again on Saturday. Allu Arvind, Chiranjeevi’s brother-in-law, said he ‘hopes’ that Chiranjeevi will make an announcement about his political plans in August this year.

Arvind stated this to a few fans and the media at Geeta Arts, the producer’s office at Jubilee Hills on Saturday afternoon. Under the banner of Chirajneevi National Trade Union Congress, the fans had taken out a ‘shanti yatra’ from Ambedkar statue at Tank Bund to Geeta Arts. “I think Chiranjeevi honours those who are coming out in support of him and join politics. However, the megastar is not someone who will take emotional decisions just like that. He does a lot of thinking before making one. I hope he announces in August,” Arvind said. Arvind’s utterances triggered speculations whether Chiranjeevi would finally take the political plunge on August 15, Independence Day, or August 22, his birthday. However, the merry-go-round being enacted by the Chiranjeevi family is beginning to take its toll. “Chiranjeevi says Arvind will announce his political decisions, but the brother-in-law is as vague as the star himself,” said one dejected fan.

Many wonder that if this is the indecision Chiranjeevi is displaying on the issue of entering politics, how much time he will take to make administrative and political decisions, if he enters the political game. “Take a decision of entering politics and make the plunge, or else say that you have no political ambitions. The star cannot keep the fans, the public and the media hanging forever,” said one political leader.


The delay by Chiranjeevi in taking a decision is undoing his own Kapu community as well. Many members of the community are alleging that the megastar’s family members are taking him away from the community and making him a captive of political and commercial interests. “Without the Kapu community, Chiranjeevi will become a political zero. If he wants to represent the weaker sections who are craving for political and social justice, the megastar should first snap ties with the dominant communities,” said a Kapu leader.

Chiranjeevi’s loyalists insist that the delay is because the megastar is weighing all the options and holding talks with a wide variety of people and experts. “But how long is the wait going to be? It seems Chiranjeevi is not aware of the story of the boy and the tiger. The boy fooled the people twice by saying that a tiger was coming to the village when there was no such animal. The third time around, a real tiger surfaced but nobody heeded the boy’s warning. At this rate, this is what may happen to Chiranjeevi as well,” one leader lamented. Mega plan brings cheer to Chiru fans TDP, Cong Wary About Possible Impact

Vijayawada: While restive fans of megastar Chiranjeevi were shaken from their slumber with the announcement by his brother-in-law Allu Arvind that their aspirations might be met in August this year, the political parties are continuing to keep up a brave front.

Though the Congress and the Telugu Desam, the two parties that stand to be affected, appeared worried as of now, many of the leaders are privately admitting that the Chiru’s party would definitely have an impact on the next elections. While Congress leaders are trying to defend themselves by saying that their chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy is man of deeds and not of words, the TDP leaders are too not far behind in claiming that they would not be affected. The TDP leaders are taking the overwhelming response to party chief Chandrababu Naidu’s tours in the district as cover to state they are going to be ultimate winners.

“We need not worry much about the new parties. Our boss is a proven leader and that is the reason why people are thronging to his meetings in unexpected numbers,” said senior TDP leader Devineni Umamaheswara Rao, who is accompanying Chandrababu Naidu in his ‘Mee Kosam’ yatra in his native Nandigama constituency.

However, the ground reality appears to be different as the cadres at the lowest level are eagerly waiting for an opportunity. According to sources, the surveys conducted by the aides of film star Chiranjeevi reportedly indicated a near sweep for the mega-star’s much-’labour’ed party. Sources said that the initial surveys put the tally of the Chiranjeevi party nearly at 148 seats in the state assembly. “The surveys are conducted some time ago and definitely there will be tremendous change after Chiranjeevi himself enters the scene,” a source close to the Chiranjeevi camp told ‘TOI.’

The well-wishers of the megastar are of the view that the tally would easily touch the magic number of 200 in the 294-member state legislature once Chiranjeevi starts his state tour.

“It will be nothing short of a super-cyclonic wave,” observed noted sexologist and staunch supporter of Chiranjeevi, G Samaram. He said that people would bring Chiranjeevi to power in their own interest. Megastar’s party is also expected to sweep in the Krishna district by claiming at least 14 assembly segments of the total 16 segments. While TDP won two seats, the Congress pocketed the remaining 14 in the previous general elections.

The respondents to the surveys reported to have given an overwhelming thumps up to the megastar’s party. “You can imagine the overall situation, if the response from a Kamma-dominant district like Krishna is such,” said Bonda Srinivasa Rao, a Chiru fan.


SETTING UP THE STAGE: Chiranjeevi National Trade Union Congress members garland Dr Ambedkar's statue at Tank Bund in Hyderabad on Saturday

source:timesofindia