It took 18 months to make Shakthi: Aswini Dutt

Junior NTR and Ileana starrer mega budget movie Shakthi which will release on April 1st, was reportedly made in 18 months time. The movie's producer Aswini Dutt himself revealed that including the pre-production time, the movie took 18 months to be made.

His daughter Priyanka Chalasani personally took care of the production and the shooting part of this film took 13 months.

"I have been in film industry for over 36 years now. This is the first ever movie in my career that was shot for 13 long months.

 As many as 300 technicians worked in this project. We shot in Egypt, Ladakh, Haridwar, Rishikesh et al. We are planning to remake Shakthi in Hindi too. We will reveal the details soon. After 'Robot', perhaps this is the only movie that can match its cost and lavishness when it comes to sets" Aswini Dutt announced.

Like in Indra which had Varanasi backdrop and Kolkata backdrop for 'Choodalani Vundhi', this film has five Shakthi Peetham as the backdrop to the story. The movie is releasing in all South Indian states on April 1st and in Tamil as 'Om Shakti'. Aswini Dutt feels that Meher Ramesh will be Junior Raghavendar Rao after the success of this movie and NTR will cement his position in the industry.

"Tarak reminds of NT Ramarao in many scenes and he will be remembered for ever for this film" he claims.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/65273.html

Shakti: First Jr. NTR film to be dubbed in Tamil!

Shakti,Tollywood's young superstar Jr. NTR's highest budget movie ever, will be dubbed in Tamil. This Mehar Ramesh directed film, made with a whopping Rs. 45 crores, is presently progressing at a brisk pace in various locations.

Apparently, this is the first time a Jr. NTR film is being dubbed in Tamil. The Tamil version of this action-based socio-fantasy will have the same title: Shakti. Ileana is the heroine. The film is produced by C. Aswini Dutt under the banner of Vyjayanthi Movies. Mani Sharma is composing its music.

Source: http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/livewire/id/Shakti_First_Jr_NTR_film_to_be_dubbed_in_Tamil_46758.html

‘Shakti’ to hit screens on April 1

Young Tiger NT Rama Rao is presently busy with the shooting of his socio-fantasy flick ‘Shakti’, directed by Meher Ramesh and produced by Mega Producer C Aswinidutt on the banner of Vyjayanti Movies.

This Mega Budget film already created a record as the only Telugu film that was shot in more number of locations. The producer is of the opinion that he would bring back the glory of the banner with this film.

The film is presently shooting its last schedule in Dubai. The producer is making efforts to release the film on April 1. Though NTR changed his track and is working in films which have the family sentiment and with a touch of mass elements.

However, he could not deliver a blockbuster on the lines of his earlier films ‘Aadi’ and ‘Simhadri’. NTR is also keeping high expectations on this film.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/63149.html

Fans, Tollywood pundits keep high hopes on ‘Shakthi’

There are several expectations on the film ‘Shakthi’ directed by Meher Ramesh and produced by C Aswanidutt on the banner of Vyjayanti Movies.

This socio-fantasy film was being made with a high-budget and it created a record that it is the only Telugu film that was made in highest number of locations. It may be mentioned here that Vyjayanti Movies banner had brought out ‘Indra’ with Chiranjeevi and the film had earned a big name and remained a milestone for the banner.

Now, the latest film ‘Shakthi’ would be on par with the film, say Film Nagar sources. The publicity posters released recently indicate that the film would be a visual wonder. Manisharma is scoring music for the movie. It is reliably learnt that NTR’s dances and action scenes were choreographed in a never before manner and the film also came out excellently.

Lets us get ready for yet another blockbuster in NTR’s career.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/62613.html

Shakthi’s next is ‘Edho Seidhai Ennai’

On the day when his ‘Aatanayakan’ hit the screens, Shakthi was ready for his next. His forthcoming film has been titled ‘Edho Seidhai Ennai’ and will be directed by newcomer J Elwin Pasar.

Produced by E Sakthi Sowndarya on 1017 AD Cinemas banner, the film will be a romantic entertainer, quite apt to the image of Shakthi. “At the same time, there will be other ingredients too,” sources say.

 

They add: “Edho Seidhai Ennai will be a colourful combination of romance, action and commercial elements. Besides, extra importance will be given to music. A hunt is on for heroine.”

What’s more, after ‘Edho Seidhai Ennai’, Shakthi is acting in another film titled ‘Kalla Sirippazhaga’. “I am now choosier while selecting scripts as I realise that I am in an important phase of my career,” he says.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/62454.html

NTR to share screen with Manjari

Young Tiger NT Rama Rao is presently busy with ‘Shakti’ whose shooting is in progress at Ramoji Film City. Directed by Meher Ramesh and produced by Mega Producer Aswinidutt on the banner of Vyjayanti Movies, the film had Ileana in the female lead.

In addition, the director selected Manjari Phadnis of ‘Subhapradam’-fame as the second heroine. It is learnt that though Manjari is said to be the second heroine, she had almost the equal footage with the main heroine.

This high-budget film is claimed to be an action entertainer with never before visual effects. Manisharma is giving the tunes.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/61207.html