I want to settle down after marriage: Bhama

Popular South Indian actress Bhama is currently shooting for Narayanan directed Golden Star Ganesh starrer Shailu, the Kannada remake of the Tamil super hit Mynaa.

According to speculations, with Shailu, her third Kannada movie progressing in Munnar, Bhama is expected to establish her position in Sandalwood, but the actress says she has no big dreams.

While talking to a newspaper, Bhama said: "I didn't have any big dreams. My aim was to get a degree and settle down after marriage."

Bhama is looking forward for the release of Joshi's Sevens during Onam. Her second Tamil movie Sevarkodi will also release soon. In a couple of weeks, the actress will start shooting for a Vimal movie opposite Asif Ali.

Source: http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/livewire/id/I_want_to_settle_down_after_marriage_Bhama_52844.html

Sunil to be seen as 'Poola Rangadu'

He forayed into a difficult territory - that of playing male lead - with Andala Ramudu, and then went on to bag a prestigious film with SS Rajamouli years later (Maryada Ramanna). Sunil, the comedian, has always wanted to be an actor donning all kinds of roles. He was being choosy in selecting scripts for playing the male lead and thus we saw only an occasional one coming with him in the shoes of the hero.

Then, Achi Reddy offered him a script, titled as Poola Rangadu, and Sunil immediately gave his nod. The film is a laugh riot where Sunil will play a comedic role and Isha Chawla will be his heroine.

Presented by RR Movie Makers, the film will be produced under the banner of Max India and will be directed by Veerabhadra Chowdary (Aha Na Pelanta, 2010).

Looks like Sunil will get a break with Poola Rangadu and the same will undo the damage that Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam - Appalraju may have caused to him.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/69846.html

Illayaraja tunes Sri Rama Rajyam songs in record time

For Maestro Illayaraja, inspiration is quite important. A genius that he is, he is always humble to claim that he is a student of music. Whenever he scores music for a film, music lovers set their eyes and ears on it. Speaking at the audio release function of Sri Rama Rajyam, the Balakrishna starrer, held at Bhadrachalam on Monday, Illayaraja said that the tunes for the film were scored after the lyrics were written.

It is for the first time that Illayaraja is is working for a mythological film in Telugu language. In his brief speech, the Master musician revealed that three songs were tuned to the lyrics penned by Jonnavittula in a record 15 minutes time span.

That speaks volumes about the amount of inspiration that one of the greatest film music directors of all time had derived from the mythological, directed by Bapu.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/69835.html

Hansika says no to bikini

Hansika Motwani is very happy with the way her career is going. In Telugu, she has just delivered a big hit with Ram and in Tamil after making a dazzling debut with Maapillai and Engeyum Kadhal, she has become everybody's darling. The pretty actress also has Velayudham opposite one of the biggest names in the industry, Vijay, gearing up for a big release and OKOK with Udhayanidhi Stalin.

When asked if she was willing to go down the glam road, Hansika said that she would never wear a bikini as it would make her very uncomfortable and her parents would not approve either. She said that there is a fine line between glamor and sleaze and she does not want to cross it. Performance oriented roles are the only type of roles she is interested in it seems.

Source:http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-11-03/hansika-ijay-15-08-11.html

A Telugu hero to team up with Arya

Tamil actor Arya broke the rules of the game by donning a anti-hero's role in a Telugu movie a year ago. It was Varudu, where he acted as the antagonist against Allu Arjun. It is now his turn to take back a favour. A Telugu hero, who is yet unnamed, will act with him (probably as a second hero) in a bi-lingual to be directed by Sri Raghava.

Anushka Shetty will play the female lead. The movie will go to sets sometime later this year. The name of the popular hero from Tollywood has been kept under the wraps for now.

Though the name of a particular hero is doing the rounds, it is not officially confirmed and could well be a baseless speculation.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/69780.html

Chiru announces Cherry's engagement date

Megastar Chiranjeevi sprouted a surprise by announcing the engagement date of his son Ram Charan on Twitter. The date is final: September 2. (The date also happens to be the birthday of Cherry's uncle, Pawan Kalyan).

The suspense over the date was finally over when Chiranjeevi, a Congress politician, became active on the micro-blogging site just to make the announcement. It is not known whether the family will invite the media or will keep it a private affair.

As is well-known, Cherry's soulmate, Upasana Kamineni, is a Hyderabadi who helms a health magazine. Ever since the news of their engagement was broken by a news channel last Saturday, Upasana's picture has been splashed across newspapers, tv and Internet.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/69758.html

Jiiva to launch an eatery!

It was just a few days back that Jiiva had launched his own production house Spiral Dreams. The actor has been popular for accepting vividly contrasting roles (think 'Raam' and 'Katradhu Thamizh') in films as well as doing masala flicks. Jiiva was on a signing spree after his last film 'Ko' was a huge blockbuster. The actor has a big list of films that are in various stages of filming, with 'Rowthiram' and 'Vendhaan Vendraan' all set to hit theatres.

The actor has now revealed that he will soon be opening a food joint that would specialize in chaat items.

And guess what he did as a precursor to this?

Along with a friend the actor is believed to have visited many cities up north trying out various chaat items to incorporate similar dishes in his chaat joint, which the actor will soon launch in the city. And for the person that Jiiva is, this place is surely bound to be unique.

Jiiva recently revealed that he had been contemplating one opening a food joint since long and only now he has seriously begun to work in those lines. The location as well as what the food joint specializes in has been finalized. Work seems to be going on in full swing to make the place attractive and where people can meet and cha(a)t!

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/69592.html

'Dookudu' audio likely on Aug. 13

The audio of 'Dookudu', directed by Sreenu Vaitla and jointly produced by Ram Achanta, Gopinath Achanta and Anil Sukara on the banner of 14 Reels Entertainment, with Prince Maheshbabu and Samanta in the lead roles is likely to be launched on August 13.

Thaman scored music for the film. The venue for audio release function is yet to be finalised. Shilpa Kala Vedika was tentatively selected for the function.

However, the on-going separate Telangana state agitation, the JAC call for bandh and the disturbances that may occur following the protests are worrying the film unit. The producer sought police protection for conducting the audio release function, following a recent attack by the separate state agitators during the shooting of the film.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/69576.html

Vachadu... Gelichaadu...' audio as I-Day gift

KVV Satyanarayana, who had brought several super hit films had bagged the Telugu dubbing rights of 'Vandaan... Vendraan...' directed by R Kannan, a protege of Maniratnam. This a commercial film with good message with Jeeva playing the lead role.

The same film is coming up as 'Vachadu... Gelichaadu...' in Telugu. Thaman scored excellent tunes to all the songs in this film. The film had completed dubbing activity and is getting final touches for the release in Telugu.

Speaking on the occasion, the producer KV Venugopal says, 'Jeeva played the role of a photo-journalist in the recently released 'Rangam'. That film was a runaway hit and it is almost reaching the 100-days mark very soon. In our film he is playing the role of a boxer. He gave excellent performance in the character. R Kannan moulded the subject very efficiently. Thaman scored super music. We are planning to launch the audio of the film on or before August 15. We are also making efforts to release the film in September, simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil languages.'

Tapsee is pairing up with Jeeva in this film as a female lead, while Rahman, Rachana Mourya, Nanda, Santhanam and others are in the cast.

Dialogues are by Sashank Vennelakanti, cinematography is by PG Muthaiah, editing is by VT Vijayan, while the film is being presented by KVV Satyanarayana. Story, screenplay and direction are by R Kannan.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/69575.html

Nayanthara becomes a Hindu!

"Diana is no more, Nayanthara to be known from now on. For some personal reasons I have followed Hinduism", expressed Nayanthara while speaking to her fans.

Nayanthara, who changed her name so for films, is a Christian by birth, and was earlier referred to as Diana Mariam Kurian, before her foray into the film industry. The latest is that, she has changed her religious faith to Hinduism on Sunday morning at a temple in North Chennai. After the rituals at the temple, she was given a certificate of conversion to Hinduism, with her Hindu name as Nayanthara.

Although the actress refused to spill the beans on the reason behind this name change and whether it was a move for her wedding with Prabhu Deva, she expressed that due to personal reasons she has become a Hindu by religion now.

Looks like we will soon hear Nayan - Prabhu's wedding bells ring...

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/69561.html

Avenues galore for Karthika

Her first tryst with Tamil films was a roaring success. Starring opposite Jiiva in KV Anand's 'Ko', Karthika had a grand opening as a heroine in the Tamil film industry. Now after her first silver screen success, looks like the budding actress is also open to other avenues apart from acting.

She recently walked the ramp at Kochi for ace fashion designer Sanjana Jon sporting the latter's designer wear. Apart from Karthika a bevy of silver screen beauties like Kangana Ranaut, Mamta Mohandas, and Swetha Menon sashayed the ramp. So did ex-Miss World first runner up Parvathy Omanakuttan.

Apart from posing to innumerable cameras at the fashion event that was held at Kochi, Karthika might also get to play the same role she did in K.V. Anand's 'Ko' in its Bollywood remake, although nothing has been official...

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/69559.html

Karthi to do a Telugu film!

Almost all Karthi-starrers ('Paruthi Veeran', 'Aayirathil Oruvan', 'Paiyaa') which were dubbed and released in Telugu were hits. This has made him to act in a straight Tollywood film, which he will be doing soon.

The actor, who was in Hyderabad recently to promote 'Naa Peru Shiva', the Telugu version of 'Naan Mahan Alla', told journalists: "My straight Telugu movie will be directed by Bommarillu fame Bhaskar."

He added, "I am indebted a lot to the Telugu audience for they have supported all my films. My next venture with Bhaskar will be my tribute to them. It will have all elements which Andhra movie lovers would like to watch."

In Kollywood, Karthi, who is back from his honeymoon trip, has started shooting for 'Saguni', a political satire. Directed by Shankar Dayal, a newcomer, 'Saguni' is expected to hit the screens for Deepavali that also marks the actor's Thala Deepavali.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/69524.html

Ram Charan to get engaged soon

Ram Charan has at last found his soulmate. A section of the media have reported that the Chiranjeevi scion is getting engaged to Upasana Kamineni, the daughter of the owners of the Apollo Hospital.

The girl, who is said to be in her early 20s, reportedly owns a health magazine. It has been rumoured that Cherry has been in love with the girl for quite sometime. Despite some sections of the media interminably speaking about their relationship, no categorical confirmation came from either Cherry or any of his aides.

After being tight-lipped for more than a year, Cherry's family has finally decided to tell the world that their scion will tie the knot with his long-time girlfriend. At least, this has been what a newspaper and a news channel have been saying today.

With the news having not been denied so far, it is gaining much credence. Since both Cherry and Chiranjeevi are out of station, an announcement regarding the same is expected upon their return to Hyderabad.

Source:http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/69502.html

Nandi awards 2010 announced

   

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/69466.html

Fans are friends for this star!

Jiiva is riding high on success with his last release Ko being declared a hit at the box office. He revealed that Ko has garnered 50 crores till now whereas the film was made on a budget of around 15 crores. This success has created a lot of expectation for his Rowthiram which is due to hit the screens on August 12th.

Speaking about his success and fans, the star said that he is treating his fans as friends and will never use them for achieving his personal goals. Jiiva added that he is not interested in holding public meetings for his fans and neither does want a title before his name.

Source: http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-11-01/jiiva-ko-05-08-11.html

Happy Birthday Surya!

Happy Birthday to the Insanely talented Surya! He’s won everyones hearts with Varanam Aayiram(mine with Sillunu Oru Kaadhal) and a BUNCH of other movies! He turns 36 today! Yes, I know its shocking he looks freaking 25! :D Be sure to check out his upcoming movie Ezham Arivu(7th Sense),he is currently shooting for his Maatran.Surya is an awesome actor as well has an inspiring and brilliant person off-screen. What are your favorite movies of him? Mine are: ALL. Really :) Do wish him a Happy Birthday in any way you can :)
Some Commendable movies from him:
Nandha
Mounam Pesiyadhe
Khaaka Khaaka
Pithamagan
Perazhagan
Aayutha Ezhuthu
Ghajini
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
Varanam Aayiram
Rakht Charitra/Raktha Charitra


Past Surya posts: 
Surya Marathon 

Surya and Jo Special 

My Love: Sillunu Oru Kaadhal 

Varanam Aayiram…

Aayutha Ezhuthu 

A ton of Screencaps/Shots from Sillunu Oru Kaadhal

Surya's(his whole family) Charitable Cause: Agaram Foundation

Make way for 'Angane Thudangi'

'Angane Thudangi' is a rom-com that is directed under the captaincy of Nandini Reddy and produced under the Sri Ranjith Movies banner. The movie is the dubbed version of Telugu super hit 'Ala Modalaindi' and stars Nani and Nithya Menen essaying lead roles.

The film sees Gautham, played by Nani, who is in love with Simran, played by Kriti Kharbanda, and then he is injured in the head by Nithya, played by Nithya Menen. He is then hospitalized and things take a twist as Simran falls in love with the doctor treating Gautham and they even get married!

At the wedding, Gautham meets Nithya who was in love with the doctor, and later Gautham falls for her truly. What follows next and how he confesses his love to Nithya forms the rest of the story in 'Angane Thudangi'.

Although there was a mad rush in Malayalam for the remake rights of this film, the makers are confident and want to release the dubbed version. Nani has been on a promotional spree for this film, and Nithya Menen has carved a niche for herself among Malayalam movie fans already.

It will hit the screens all over Kerala on July 28.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/68791.html

'Dhookudu' audio release on Aug 9

Mahesh Babu and Samantha starrer romcom 'Dhookudu' will launch its audio on 9th of August. Srinu Vytla who is known for comic films is directing this project.

S S Thaman has composed music for this album. Ram Achanta, Gopichand Achanta and Anil Sunkara are producing this film on their 14 reels entertainment banner. This movie has been shooting for over eight months now.

"We got to know that there are a few fake songs in the market that are under circulation. They are not from 'Dhookudu'. The original songs of Dhookudu will be released in first week of August. This movie will be released on 24th of August" producer Anil Sunkara informed.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/68866.html

Vishal ready with a 'Vedi' for Diwali...

Post 'Avan Ivan' the actor in Vishal has been truly recognized by one and all, and expectations on his next ventures are shooting up sky high. As earlier reported, Vishal is teaming up with Sameera Reddy under Prabhu Deva's direction for a diwali release that was tentatively titled 'Prabhakaran'.

This film is a remake of Tollywood super hit, 'Souryam' and is gearing up for a Diwali release, and the latest buzz is that the movie has seen a title change to 'Vedi'! Sounds like a perfect diwali release, doesn't it?

This film sees Vishal and Poonam Kaur as siblings, and it must be noted that Poonam donned the original role as well, whereas Sameera plays Vishal's love interest. The original lead roles were reprised by Gopichand and Anushka Shetty.

It is also said that through 'Vedi' Sameera will try her hands at comedy for the first time ever and there's a hot item number with Sophie Choudry. All set for some 'Vedi' this festival of lights?

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/68858.html

Raviteja and Puri to do 'Idiot-2'

Raviteja as the hero and Puri Jagannadh as the director, 'Idiot' was a sensation when it released in 2002.The songs, the story and the movie in totality was a blockbuster hit. Now Raviteja and Puri are coming together to recreate that magic with a sequel to it. The sequel is titled 'Idiot-2'.

Rakshita was the heroine in 'Idiot'. But for the sequel the heroine has not been finalised yet.

Talking about 'Idiot-2', Puri said, "Those days, people found 'Idiot' a different film.It was a sort of trendsetter. I am working on its sequel now. I will ensure the charecterisation of the hero in this also will be a trendsetter. I will announce the details of the star cast and crew soon. Raviteja will be the hero and this is going to be a commercial entertainer".

Puri Jagannadh is not only going to direct this movie but will also produce it.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/68567.html