Kamal Haasan Gets Padma Bhushan

Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan, known for his work across all southern languages, was Saturday named for the Padma Bhushan award on the occasion of the 65th Republic Day. Haasan will get the award for his contribution to Indian cinema over the last five decades. The 59-year old, who has so far starred in over 200 films, made his cinematic debut as a child actor in Tamil film "Kalathur Kannamma", which earned him the president's gold medal.

His first adult role was in his mentor K. Balachander's 1973 Tamil drama "Arangetram". The two had since then had worked in over 30 films together. Some of his prominent Tamil films include "Moondram Pirai", "Nayagan", "Pushpak", "Virumaandi" and "Anbe Sivam". Besides working predominantly in Tamil filmdom, Haasan had also starred in films in other southern languages such as Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada.
Films such as "Sagara Sangamam", "Swati Muthyam" and "Subha Sankalpam" have popularized him in Telugu, while films such as "Pushapaka Vimana" and Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu are regarded as his best work in Kannada.

In Malayalam, he is known for films such as "Vrutham", "Daisy" and "Chanakyan". Haasan had also worked in Hindi films such as "Ek Duuje Ke Liye", "Sagar", "Raaj Tilak" and "Giraftaar". Besides acting, Haasan has also proved his mettle as a director, writer, singer and producer over the years. He had so far directed five films such as "Chachi 420", "Hey Ram", "Virumaandi", "Vishwaroopam and soon to release "Vishwaroopam 2". Haasan is the winner of three National awards and 19 Filmfare awards so far. In 1990, he also received the Padma Shri. He has two daughters - Shruti Haasan, a popular actress and Akshara Haasan

Ravi Teja's Power Movie First Look Stills

Raviteja Movie Power Cast & Crew :-
Ravi Teja, Hansika
Music Director :- SS Thaman
Director :- KS Ravindra Nath (Bobby)
Producer :- Rockline Venkatesh

Sumanth Dons The Lady Getup In Emo Gurram Egaravachchu'

Sumanth Dons The Lady Getup In 'EGEV' Seems like the season is female getups by heroes. Yesterday, it was reported that Manchu Manoj will be seen in a woman's getup in his upcoming film 'Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda'. News is that Sumanth is also doing the act in his film 'Emo Gurram Egaravachchu'. 'Emo Gurram Egaravachchu' starring Sumanth and Bangkok babe Pinky Savika, directed by Chandra Sidhdharth, Produced by Poodota Sudheer Kumar on Cherry Films banner has finished the post production process too and is getting ready for release.

The hero of the film Sumanth has donned a lady avatar in the film. Disclosing the details director of the film Chandra Sidhdharth said 'This getup will be seen as a part of a song 'Sampangipuvvulantidanni...' that comes at a crucial juncture in the film. Initially Sumanth was skeptical but eventually agreed after remembering his Grandfather's initial days whn he was seen as a girl' Producer Sudheer Kumar said 'Audio by MM Keeravani has been a chartbuster. We are releasing the film in the second half of January' The movie Casts Tagubothu Ramesh, Kanchi, Harsha, Raksha, Asmitha, Devanand, Samaya Kanchi, Sri Krishna Varma, Pranav, Sudha, Annapurna, Pavala Shyamala etc. Crew includes: Music by MM Keeravani; Lyrics: Chaitanya Prasad, MM Keeravani; Story, Dialogues by SS Kanchi, Camera by Chandra Mouli and Rajendra; Styling by Sita Kanchi; Publicity: Douluri Narayana; Co-Director: Ravikanth Cherukuri; Produced By: Poodota Sudheer Kumar; Directed by Chandra Siddarth

Manchu Manoj Lady Getup In Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda

We already reported that rockstar Manchu Manoj will be donning lady getup for his upcoming Mnachu multi starrer multistarrer ‘Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda’ (PPT).The audio of PPT was released today and the trailer of the movie was unveiled .Lady look of Manoj is out in the last frame of film’s trailer

 It was heard that Manoj will be seen in various getups in PPT and lady getup is one of them. Manoj says that this character is inspired from Bruhannala's .The movie directed by Sri Vass is an out and out hilarious entertainer. Mohan Babu, Manchu Vishnu, Hansika Motwani, Varun Sandesh, Pranitha Subhash, Tanish, Raveena Tandon are other lead cast.

Manchu Vishnu and Manchu Manoj are jointly producing the film on their respective banners. Manchu family is very excited about this film as they are expecting this film to put an end to their flop show. PPT is due for release on January 31st.

Yevadu Star Amy Jackson Turns Angel For Animals In New PETA Ad

After rescuing many animals, including dogs and cats, Bollywood actor and South Indian siren Amy Jackson teamed up with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India for a brand-new ad campaign that encourages people to share their homes with a homeless cat or dog. In the ad, she appears as an angel holding her rescued cat Alfie next to the words "Be an Angel for Animals: Adopt. Don't Buy!" The ad was shot by ace photographer Nikki Lyons. Jackson found Alfie when he was just 6 weeks old, abandoned on the side of a busy road in a box with four other kittens. Three of them didn't survive, and Jackson and her sister adopted the other two, Alfie and Frankie.

Published: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 16:14 [IST] Ads by Google Bellezza by Lodha® - 3BHK  3BHK Premium Residences with World Class Amenities at Rs 2.05 Cr! lodhagroup.com/Hyderabad After rescuing many animals, including dogs and cats, Bollywood actor and South Indian siren Amy Jackson teamed up with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India for a brand-new ad campaign that encourages people to share their homes with a homeless cat or dog. In the ad, she appears as an angel holding her rescued cat Alfie next to the words "Be an Angel for Animals: Adopt. Don't Buy!" The ad was shot by ace photographer Nikki Lyons.

Jackson found Alfie when he was just 6 weeks old, abandoned on the side of a busy road in a box with four other kittens. Three of them didn't survive, and Jackson and her sister adopted the other two, Alfie and Frankie. "Every time someone buys a cat or a dog from a breeder or a pet shop, a cat on the streets or in an animal shelter loses his or her chance at finding a good home", Jackson says. "We can stop the cycle of animal homelessness and save lives by opening our hearts and homes to a loving cat or dog from an animal shelter instead of buying animals from breeders or pet shops." 'Pedigree' cats and dogs, who have been bred for certain exaggerated physical traits, are susceptible to developing medical problems, including cancer, kidney disease, joint ailments, hip dysplasia, heart defects, epilepsy and eye and ear infections. Right now, homeless cats and dogs all across India are fighting for their lives.

With only scraps to eat, many go hungry. Others sustain wounds that become infected and broken bones, are killed by vehicles or are abused by cruel people. Countless more wait behind bars in animal shelters because there aren't enough good homes for them. Indian cats and dogs make wonderful, loving companions. They are highly adaptable and quick learners. Indian dogs also tend to be free of many of the health and behavioural problems that plague their purebred cousins, who are bred for certain unnatural physical characteristics such as squashed-in noses and long ears. Best of all, when you make an Indian cat or dog a part of your family, you're not only saving a life but also making a best friend for life. Jackson has been a long-time animal rights supporter and often speaks out on social-networking forums about issues such as animal adoptions and rescues the and cruel horse-drawn industry. She was named Miss Teen World in 2009 and made her Bollywood debut in Ekk Deewana Tha. She just made her debut in Telugu cinema with Yevadu and will soon be seen in the Tamil film I opposite Chiyaan Vikram.

Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda Is A Rs 30 Crore Spectacle: Mohan Babu

Director: Srivas
Producer: Mohan Babu
Music Director: M.M. Keeravani , Bappa Lahiri , Achu , Baba Sehgal
Singers: Baba Sehgal

Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda (PPT), which happens to be one of the most-awaited family entertainers of the year, is set to release on January 31, 2014 worldwide. Producer-cum-actor Dr. Mohan Babu, who will essay a prominent role along with his sons Manchu Vishnu and Manoj, says that this movie will be a Rs 30 crore spectacle. In a statement released to Oneindia, Dr. Mohan Babu says, "Fans' expectation from Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda are nothing short of a mega-blockbuster and we didn't want to compromise on any front. We want this film to be a big spectacle to watch in theatres and we are confident that it will surely enthrall the movie audience."

There is a huge expectation both on and off screen as the word-of-mouth about this film intensifies ever since the first poster of the film was launched. The momentum picked up further with the release of audio and theatrical trailer. The spotlight will be on collection King Dr Mohan Babu, who returns to the big screen after a long period with this big ticket family entertainer. Directed by Srivas and produced under the banner 24 Frames and Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures, Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda also features Hansika Motwani, Varun Sandesh, Tanish, Raveena Tandon, and Pranitha in the lead roles. The songs composed by Bappa Lahiri, Achu Rajamani, Chinna are currently among the favorites in Music charts. The post production of the film has been wrapped up and it is all set for a grand theatrical release.

Akkineni Nageswara Rao Funeral Journey

The pyre at the Annapurna Studios here, established by the thespian himself. The mortal remains of legendary Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao were today consigned to flames amid police honours as scores of film personalities, including Union Tourism Minister Chiranjeevi, and fans bade him an emotional farewell. Nageswara Rao's two sons Venkat and actor Nagarjuna and other family members lit the pyre at the Annapurna Studios here, established by the thespian himself. Family members, including his grandchildren who have followed his footsteps in acting, paid their last respects before lighting the funeral pyre.

   NTR & ANR Rare Photos, Biographies

Akkineni Nageswara Rao Funeral Journey Part 1

Legendary Actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao Funeral Part 2

Legendary Actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao Funeral Part 3

Legendary Actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao Funeral Part 4

Pawan Kalyan & Trivikram paying tribute to ANR - Akkineni Nageswara Rao Funeral - RIP ANR

Former Union Minister and Congress leader T Subbirami Reddy, state ministers K V Krishna Reddy, D Nagender, veteran producer D Rama Naidu and popular hero Venkatesh were among those present. Earlier, the body was kept at the film chamber building to enable fans and well wishers to pay their last respects, before being taken back to the Annapurna Studios in a procession, which was followed by thousands of fans and members of the film fraternity. Nageswara Rao, who scaled the peaks of Telugu cinema rivalling N T Rama Rao in stature between 50s and 70s, died here yesterday after losing his battle with cancer. Popularly known as ANR,
The 91-year-old thespian mesmerised generations of audiences with a variety of roles and memorable performances in hits like 'Batasari', 'Devadas', 'Prem Nagar', 'Missamma' and 'Tenali Ramakrishna' in a career spanning more than seven decades. Rao recently completed shooting for his home production 'Manam' (Us) which stars three generations of the family --himself, Nagarjuna and grandson Naga Chaitanya. A Dada Saheb Phalke award winner, he had acted in more than 250 films, including some in Tamil and Hindi. ANR was instrumental in bringing Telugu filmmaking to Hyderabad from Chennai, that was home to film production in all south Indian languages.

Oscar Winning Director Visits SS Rajamouli's Baahubali Set

With his brilliant work in Eega, ace director SS Rajamouli has made the filmmakers, stars, viewers and media men across India closely observe every move of the Telugu film industry. Going a step ahead with his upcoming movie Baahubali, the Tollywood filmmaker is attracting international filmmakers. Yes! On Saturday, Oscar winning French director Claude Lelouch visited Baahubali set. On his Twitter page, SS Rajamouli himself has revealed the news about Claude Lelouch's visit to set of Baahubali at Ramoji Film City, where the film unit is shooting war scenes. Besides posting his photo, the director tweeted, "Team #Baahubali received a pleasant and unexpected visit on the sets last Saturday!" He added, "It was none other than the two-time Oscar winning French director, Claude Lelouch who has directed around 50 films."

Making of Baahubali Video

Baahubali is a two-part Indian epic film that is being shot simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil languages. Directed by SS Rajamouli, this period movie features Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty and Tamanna. It was recently rumoured that Jain community from Karnataka had sent a legal notice to the makers for using the name of 10th century Tirthankara for the title of the movie. It is also reported that the community, which claims that the title was hurting their religious sentiments, asked the makers of the film to changed its title. Responding to the reports, SS Rajamouli tweeted, "We haven't received any notice from anyone regarding #Baahubali. As told before, our story has got nothing to do with Gomateshwara."

Aamir Khan To Remake Mahesh Babu's 1

Looks like Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is all set to star in another remake. In what could be his first ever Telugu remake, Aamir has shown interest in reprising actor Mahesh Babu's role from the Telugu star's recently released psychological thriller.

Sources close to the production house confirm that the Bollywood perfectionist watched the movie and was impressed with it. "Aamir is currently in talks with the makers of the film. A clearer picture will emerge in the next few days," says the source. Interestingly, Aamir had earlier worked in a South remake, Ghajini, directed by Murugadoss. The film, which was also a psychological thriller,went on to become one of the highest grosser in Hindi cinema during that time (December 2008).

However, recent buzz suggested that Aamir was interested in remaking yesteryear Telugu hit, and Chiranjeevi-starrer, Rudraveena in Hindi. But the actor rubbished the reports. If the Mahesh film does happen, it will be Aamir's second South remake of a psychological thriller.

Actress Sameera Reddy Married Akshai Varde Wedding Photos, Video

Sameera Reddy and Akshai Varde wedding album, Video

Indian actress Sameera Reddy's marriage was a private affair with just close friend along with family members attending the wedding ceremony. Mumbai based entrepreneur Vardenchi motorcycles owner Akshai Varde tied knot to Sameera yesterday at bride's house. Sangeet, Mehndi and cocktail ceremony took place on January 20. Sameera was surprised with Akshai's entry at the event, as he brought a rose for her and took her in his arms, followed by beautiful dance accompained by their parents.

Sameera Reddy Married Akshai Varde

Sameera Reddy - Akshai Varde's Wedding | Vijay Mallaya, Neeta Lulla

Sameera Reddy and Akshai have been dating from quite a while and were engaged in December on Sameera Reddy's Birthday. Elated Sameera said, “I am over the moon. He is everything that I wanted in a man and more. Our families are extremely happy and I couldn’t have asked for more.”

Sameera Reddy who has also acted in many Kannada, Telugu and Tamil films couldn’t do that big in Bollywood

Earlier, Sameera Reddy's marriage was planned in April but due to Akshai's busy schedule they has preponed the wedding to January 21.

The groom, Akshai arrived to the wedding venue riding a bike. The man looked ‘cool’ enough to marry a marathi mulgi

The newly married couple steps out to give a gilmpse of their just begun happy marriage moments.

Sameera Reddy - Akshai Varde's Wedding | Vijay Mallaya, Neeta Lulla

Legendary Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao dies at 91

Dada Saheb Phalke Award winner and doyen of Telugu cinema, legendary actor and producer Akkineni Nageswara Rao (fondly called ANR), died in the early hours in Hyderabad today. He was 91. Battling cancer for years, Mr Rao had an acting career spanning 75 years and had acted in the lead role as hero in 240 Telugu films apart from working in several Tamil films as well.

He was honoured with India's second highest civilian award Padma Vibhushan in 2011. He was also honoured with Padma Shri. He is credited with being a pioneer in shifting Telugu film industry from then Madras to Hyderabad.

He established Annapurna studios and his son Nagarjuna , daughter-in-law Amala and several grandsons followed in ANR's footsteps to become actors.

Mahesh Babu 1 Nenokkadine Interview

Mahesh Babu talks about 1 Nenokkadine in an interview anchored by Jhansi.

Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda Trailer

Mohan Babu, Manchu Vishnu, Manchu Manoj, Varun Sandesh, Tanish, Hansika Motwani, Pranitha Subhash starrer pandavulu pandavulu tummeda trailer released


The first look from the movie Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda scheduled to release on 31st Jan 2014.Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda is an upcoming Telugu film featuring an ensemble cast composed of Mohan Babu, Manchu Vishnu, Manchu Manoj, Raveena Tandon, Hansika Motwani, Pranitha Subhash, Varun Sandesh and Tanish in the lead roles. The film is being directed by Srivas who is known for his work with the 2007 movie Lakshyam.

Presented by Ariaana and Viviana, Manchu Vishnu and Manchu Manoj are jointly producing the film on their respective banners, 24 Frames Factory and Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures. Kona Venkat, Gopi Mohan and BVS Ravi have given their talents to the film's screenplay with Palani Kumar bringing it to life with his cinematography.

The movie also marks the return of industry veteran, multiple award winning, Dr. M. Mohan Babu on the Silver Screen after a long self-imposed hiatus. Known by the popular moniker "Dialogue King," Dr. M. Mohan Babu will share the screen with both his sons Vishnu and Manoj for the first time.

The soundtrack and music on the film is being composed by musical talents Bappa Lahiri, Chinna and multi-talented modern sensation Achu. The film promises to be a complete family entertainer also featuring the comedy talents of audience favourites Brahmanandam, Ali, Raghu Babu, Vennela Kishore, M. S. Narayana, Thagubothu Ramesh and Krishna Bhagavan.

Ram Charan's Yevadu First Week Collection At Box Office

Ram Charan's Yevadu (5 Days) First Week Collection At Box Office

Ram Charan Teja's much-hyped movie Yevadu, which hit the screens on Sunday after 5 months delay, has done fantabulous collection at the worldwide Box Office in the first week. Its five day business is far better than the seven day collection of 1: Nenokkadine at the AP Box Office. In just five days, this masala entertainer has become the second highest grosser Telugu movie in the first week. Read: Yevadu Posters Lands Ram Charan In Legal Mess Trade analyst had predicted that 1: Nenokkadine, which released in 1,000+ screens in the state on January 10, would take a toll on the collection of Yevadu, but the Mahesh Babu starrer garnered negative opinion from viewers in single screen. Ignoring this movie, many viewers preferred to watch Yevadu, which released in 720+ screens in the state on January 12. Having registered huge amount of advance ticket booking, the Ram Charan Teja starrer took the Box Office by storm on its first day.

Though Yevadu lacked freshness in terms of story, its high entertainment quotient was successful in impressing the viewers, who gave it thumbs up. The movie maintained rock-steady on the weekdays. It has collected Rs 25.34 crores nett at the AP Box Office, Rs 3.75 crores from its other parts of India and Rs 2.20 crores overseas. It has collected Rs 31.29 crores nett at the worldwide Box Office in five-day first week. In five days, Yevadu has beaten the opening week collection record of Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, Gabbar Singh and Baadshah, and landed in the second place, while Attarintiki Daredi topped the list of the highest grosser Telugu film at the AP Box Office in the first week. We bring you the area-wise breakup of the first week collection of Yevadu.

Yevadu Collection In Nizam The romantic action entertainer has collected Rs 7.65 crores nett in Nizam area in the first week.

Yevadu Collection In Ceeded The Ram Charan Teja starrer has minted Rs 5.40 crores nett in Ceeded area in five days.

Yevadu Collection In Vizag The movie has raked in Rs 2.65 crores nett in Vizag area in five days.

Yevadu Collection In East The Vamsi Paidipally-directed movie has earned Rs 2.14 crores nett in Godavari East region in five days.

Yevadu Collection In West The film has collected Rs 1.76 crore nett in Godavari West region in its opening week.

Yevadu Collection In Krishna Yevadu has grossed Rs 1.69 crore nett in Krishna in the first week of its release.

Yevadu Collection In Guntur The movie has collected Rs 2.62 crores nett in Guntur in the first week of its release.

Yevadu Collection In Nellore The masala entertainer has raked in Rs 1.43 crore nett in Nellore in the first week of its release.

Yevadu Collection In Karanataka Yevadu has also taken the Karnataka Box Office by storm in the first week. The movie collected Rs 2.75 crores nett in Krishna in five days.

Yevadu Collection In Rest Of India Yevadu has collected Rs 1 crore nett from its screening in other states like Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Kerala in the first week.

Yevadu Collection In Overseas The movie has collected Rs 2.20 crores nett at the USA Box Office in the first week, but it has failed to break the record of Ram Charan Teja's previous Sankranthi release Naayak.

Yevadu Global Collection The Dil Raju-produced movie has collected a total of Rs 31.29 crores nett at the worldwide Box Office in the five-day first week.

Yevadu Posters Land Ram Charan, Vamsi, Dil Raju In Legal Mess

Actor Ram Charan Teja, son of actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi, and nine others associated with the recently released Telugu film Yevadu have been booked for allegedly promoting obscenity in the film's posters in Kurnool. In his complaint, K Nagendra Prasad, a businessman, stated that the posters of the film were obscene and, therefore, a case has been filed against the team. Read: Yevadu 5 Days Collection At Box Office K Nagendra Prasad has filed the complaint against Ram Charan, director Vamsi Paidipally, producer Dil Raju and and other key members on Wednesday. Police have registered a case under the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986. However, director Vamsi Paidipally called the charges "baseless".

Vamsi Paidipally told, "We have no clue which poster he is referring to. If he is talking about the one featuring Amy Jackson in a two-piece bikini with Charan, it was from a song. There was absolutely no obscenity in it. These are just baseless allegations." He added, "We will handle this legally." Yevadu is a big-budget movie produced by Dil Raju. The movie has a beach song featuring Amy Jackson in a bikini opposite Ram Charan Teja. The film also features Shruti Hassan, Allu Arjun, Kajal Agarwal and Brahmanadam in important roles. Released on January 12, the film has taken the Box Office by the storm.