Latest on Mayakkam Enna

Work on the Selva - Dhanush film, Mayakkam Enna is happening at a furious pace. The final song is going to be shot and word is that it will be filmed in Coimbatore. Selva likes the place a lot as he has some fond memories from his visits there. His songs have a reputation for being unusual so it will be interesting to see what the brothers have cooked up between them.

Mayakkam Enna has stalled repeatedly during the course of its making. It was originally called Irandam Ulagam and had Andrea in the lead. The title and the heroine was changed later. Richa Gangopadhyay stepped in when Andrea had to leave and filming proceeded. A new talent is being introduced in this film and he is Sunder Ramu, one of the leading photographers in the country and a talented dancer and theatre artiste. Word is that he is the surprise package in the film as he has turned in a breakthrough performance.

Source: http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-11-03/selva-dhanush-16-08-11.html

Dhanush and Selva have a huge fan

Richa Gangopadhyay is thrilled with her debut vehicle, Mayakkam Enna, opposite Dhanush and directed by Selvaraghavan. The actress is in awe of Dhanush since he has turned in a brilliant performance. She has been raving about him to all her friends and claims it is amazing how he keeps attaining new heights as an actor. His humility and capacity for hard work has also impressed Richa. About Selva, she says simply that he is a genius.

About her character in the film, Richa admitted that she is absolutely in love with the role. Selva is making a poignant and beautiful film and her character is integral to it. She says that her character will win a lot of hearts but other than that she is keeping mum because she does not want to ruin the suspense.

Richa who is a known face in Telugu cinema is making her debut in Tamil with Selva and Dhanush's film and she also has Osthi with STR. The actress is gleeful and says that she cannot ask for more.

Source: http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-11-02/dhanush-selva-09-08-11.html

Dhanush to sport three looks in 'Irandam Ulagam'

Grapevine has it that Dhanush will sport three different looks in the project he is working along with his brother, Selvaraghavan, tentatively titled 'Irandam Ulagam'.

The first of which is a young look where Dhanush sports a single earring stud, and has a more cool appeal, the second look has him sport a beard making the look give a whole gloomy appeal. The third one is something few of us have seen, Dhanush with a thick mustache giving a whole mature touch to his character.

Although expectations are raving high on this Dhanush and Richa Gangopadhyay starrer, the makers are keen about not revealing any information on the characters or the script. In fact, the announcement that 'Irandam Ulagam' is only the work title of the film has led to further expectations...

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/69059.html

It's not 'Irandam Ulagam'!

With a newspaper having carried false statements never made by Dhanush he set out to clear a few things this morning to his tweet buddies. He explained that although the date isn't confirmed on Superstar's return, he'll be just on time for everything.

And he went on to add that, the film he is currently working on with his brother, Selvaraghavan, where he is cast opposite Richa Gangopadhyay, is not titled 'Irandam Ulagam'!

He said, "First of all, Selva's film is not called 'Irandam Ulagam,' and I ain't playing a doctor." He also expressed that, he has written a couple of songs for this Selva's project and has crooned for a couple of tracks as well.

So what about his 'Venghai' that has recently hit the news? "And 'Venghai' will release soon, sooner than you think. God bless," he signs off.

We'll get back to you shortly with the latest details on Dhanush's project with Selvaraghavan and Richa Gangopadhyay...

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/68039.html

Silambarasan’s name in Osthi

Silambarsan’s character in Osthi is called Vel Murugan, says a source from Kollywood. The star essays the role that Salman Khan did in the original version Dabangg. To fit in the role of the cop, STR is hitting the gym and is said to be doing vigorous exercises to tone up his physique.

Osthi has Sonu Sood playing the villain while Jithan Ramesh plays Silambaransan’s brother. The film is directed by Dharani. Richa Gangpadhyay plays STR’s arm candy in Osthi. Thaman has scored the music for this flick.

Source: http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-04/silambarasan-osthi-25-06-11.html

Richa to share screen space with STR!

‘Vaanam’ has been declared a hit, and the young star is all set to star work for his next film, ‘Dabaang’s remake. It is known by now that this remake will be directed by Dharani and now, sources say, that Tollywood heroine Richa Gangopadhyay will share screen space with Silambarasan!

We had already told you that the team was busy looking out for heroines from the north, like Sonakshi Sinha and Sonam Kapoor. Looks like they have zeroed in on this Tollywood beauty, who has already made it big in the Telugu film industry, having delivered blockbusters like ‘Leader’ ‘Nagavalli’ and ‘Mirapakaay.’

Richa is a great dancer and a beauty pageant winner as well, so maybe we can expect great performances since the duo are renowned dancers…

The puja for this film will be held on May 9 at the AVM Studios. We’ll get back to you shortly with more updates!

Richa to romance Mahesh Babu

If reports are to be believed, Richa Gangopadhyaya will be Mahesh Babu's heroine in ace Mani Ratnam's next Tamil-Telugu bilingual, based on the popular Tamil novel 'Ponniyin Selvan' written by Kalki Krishna Murthy. If this happens, it would be Richa's first Tamil film.

The Tamil version has been titled Ponniyin Selvan, while Telugu version is yet to be titled. They star Tamil heroes Vijay and Arya besides Mahesh Babu.

According to reports, Anushka plays Mahesh Babu’s younger sister as well as Vijay’s love interest in this film. Vijay will play the courageous warrior Vallavarayan Vandiyatheyan and Mahesh Babu will play King Aditha Karikalan. The role of Arulmozhi Varman (who later becomes Raja Raja Chozha), will be played by Arya.

Source: http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/livewire/id/Richa_to_romance_Mahesh_Babu_48149.html

Actresses compete with their own releases

A few heroines in Tollywood are signing so many movies offlate that their movie releases are clashing. This season, Anushka Shetty, Richa Gangopadhyay, Taapsee, Priyamani and Deeksha Seth have multiple releases that are hitting the screens close to the dates of one another. For instance, Anushka's ' Nagavalli just released and her 'Ragada' is all set to hit the screens. Half of the theatres in the state will be screening movies starring Anushka.

Ditto with Priyamani. While her 'Ragada' is releasing this week, 'Bet' a Tamil dubbed movie starring her is also releasing in a week's time.Richa who did a surprise role in 'Nagavalli', is romancing Ravi Teja in 'Mirapakaya' that will release at the end of this month.

Taapsee will run around trees in 'Vasthadu Naa Raju' with Vishnu Manchu and also be seen with Prabhas in 'Mr. Perfect', the dates of both these films are close to one another. Deeksha Seth's 'Mirapakaya' and 'Wanted' will also be in the theatres almost at the same time.

Looks like the actresses are competing with themselves at the box office this time.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/62491.html

‘Mirapakai’ to hit screen on Dec 30

Shooting of ‘Mirapakai’ directed by Harish Shankar and produced by Ramesh Puppala on the banner of Yellow Flowers, with Crazy Star Raviteja, Richa Gangopadhyay and Deeksha Seth in the lead is almost complete.

The film has music from Thaman and the songs were being choreographed in exotic locales of Switzerland now.

The film was also shot in several abroad schedules like Bangkok, Europe besides in Delhi and Agra in India. Post-production works are also simultaneously in progress.

The producer says, ‘We are making efforts to release the film on December 30.’ Prakash Raj, MS Narayana, Brahmanandam, Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Nagababu and othes are in the cast.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/61545.html

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‘Nagavalli’ to hit screen on Dec 2

The Venkatesh-starrer ‘Nagavalli’ directed by P Vasu and produced by Bellamkonda Sureshbabu on the banner of Sri Sai Ganesh Productions Pvt Ltd., is all set for release on December 2 across the world.

The producer is making efforts to launch the audio on November 16.

It is well aware that ‘Nagavalli’ is the remake of successful Kannada film ‘Aptarakshaka’ and a sequel to ‘Chandramukhi’.

Venkatesh is going to share the screen with five heroines, Anushka, Kamalini Mukherjee, Richa Gangopadhyay, Sraddha Das and Poonam Kaur.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/61362.html

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‘Nagavalli’ audio launch venue shifted

Bellamkonda Suresh, who is producing ‘Nagavalli’ on the banner of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Movies under the direction of P Vasu with Venkatesh in the lead, had earlier announced that the audio of the film would be launched at a function to be held in Vijayawada.

However, the producer was forced to shift the venue from Vijayawada to Hyderabad due to heavy rains that were lashing the coastal region.

Gurukiran scored music and the audio is expected to hit the stands on November 14 after its formal launch in Hyderabad.

The film, which is the remake of ‘Aptarakshaka’ in Kannada and a sequel to ‘Chandramukhi’ had five heroines who include Anushka, Kamalini Mukherjee, Richa Gangopadhyay, Shraddha Das and Poonam Kaur.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/61344.html

Richa Gangopadhyay turns a busy bee

Richa Gangopadhyay, who made her debut with ‘Leader’ is choosing her career in a calculated way and is very cautious while accepting films.

After ‘Leader’, she is playing opposite Raviteja in Mirapakaya and also opposite Venkatesh in ‘Nagavalli’, the sequel of Chandramukhi under Vasu direction. She claimed that her roles in both the films are significant and had good scope for performance.

She was so elated to say, ‘In my debut film I paired up with Daggubati Rana and now I am the leading lady opposite his uncle Venkatesh. In Mirapakaya also, I am playing the role of a Brahmin girl and I had an ample scope to show my acting abilities.’

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/60658.html