Jr.NTR wedding pics

Dynamic young hero Jr.NTR and Lakshmi Pranitha tied the nuptial knot on 5th of May.

HITEX Grounds, Hyderabad was the venue. Jr.NTR had requested Anand Sai, famous Telugu film art Director to design and erect the ‘Mandapam’.
It was a grand occasion where celebrities from the movie industry and the political field came together.

Ravi Teja rejected to smooch Trisha!

Bollywood super hit ‘Band Bajaa Baraat’ remaking in Telugu as ‘Bamchikbam’. Many assume that there would be lip lock sequences between the lead pair.

Trisha is going to lip-lock Ravi Teja this time in remake. Now the latest news is that Ravi Teja has rejected the lip-lock sequences with Trisha in this film.
Sources say his point is Since Pawan Kalyan has already smooched them I wont do that, my fans will feel bad if I catch Trisha’s lips.

Rami Reddy Passes Away

The much loved villain from many a Telugu film, Rami Reddy, passed away this morning.

According to reports, the actor had been suffering from a kidney disease over the last few years. The illness made the actor startlingly gaunt, far removed from his earlier robust years.

Reddy had made his debut in the Telugu film industry, courtesy director Kodi Ramakrishna, in the 1990 film Ankusham.

Rami Reddy was seen in the film's Hindi counterpart Prathibandh as "Spot" Anna, acting alongside Chiranjeevi and Juhi Chawla.

He had acted in almost 250 films in a number of languages, such as Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalm.

His career saw success with films like Gaayam, Anaganaga Oka Roju, Ankusam, Ammoru, Peddrikam, Osey Ramulamma, Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari and Anji.


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Singer Chitra’s daughter drowned in Dubai

Singer K.S. Chitra’s eight-year-old daughter Nandana drowned in a swimming pool in Dubai Thursday morning, according to sources close to the family in Kerala.

The girl’s body would be brought here, sources said.
Chitra, 47, popularly known as “South Indian Nightingale”, and her family were in Dubai to take part in a stage show later in the day.
In January, she completed three decades as a playback singer. The singer has rendered more than 15,000 songs in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Oriya, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali and Punjabi films.
Her husband Vijaya Shankar is an engineer and it was in January this year that they moved into their new home here.
She has won six National Film Awards (in four different languages), five Filmfare Awards and more than 30 different state film awards.
Copyrights: IANS

Ram Gopal Varma gears up for a murder mystery

After doing experimental movies like Dongala Mutha and Appalaraju, Ram Gopal Varma is back to his basics! The filmmaker is gearing up for his next movie, which is based on a real life incident.

Ram Gopal Varma has confirmed that the movie is inspired by a real life story of former Kannada actress Mariah Monica Susairaj, whose beau Emile Jerome Matthew killed Neeraj Grover after he found him naked in his girlfriend’s bedroom in her Malad apartment, Mumbai.

After killing him, the couple chopped Grover’s body into pieces before disposing the body. However, the director has met many people, who knew Matthew and Grover, says Ramu. The bilingual movie has been titled Oka Prema Katha, which will star Mahi Gill in the lead role.

Allu Arjun returns as a warrior

Allu Arjun's much-awaited movie Badrinath's stills and first looks are out. The actor will be seen in completely different avatar in the film. The poster of the film gives an insight about his character and hint about the film.

Here, we bring you the first look of the film. Allu Arjun is seen with a sword in his hand with fierce look and intense eyes. The actor has displayed his well-toned body and has worn a locket around his neck, which has Om symbol.

Allu Arjun will be seen as a warrior in Badrinath. All in all, the movie promises to offer high-end graphics, spine-chilling stunts etc. Well, the posters undoubtedly adds fuel to the expectations of the audience. However, Tamanna Bhatia is pairing Allu Arjun in Badrinath, which is directed by VV Vinayak. It has MM Keeravani's music and Ravi Varman cinematography. The movie is produced by Allu Aravind on the banner Geetha Arts.

Allu Arjun-Meher Ramesh joining hands!

It seems Allu Arjun wants to keep himself busy after he returns from his honeymoon. The actor, who recently confessed that he wants to do two film in a year, has reportedly given the nod for Meher Ramesh's next film.

Allu Arjun is currently filming VV Vinayak's Badrinath. He has also reportedly agreed to act in Trivikram Srinivas' proposed project. Now speculations are doing rounds that the actor has liked Meher Ramesh's story and has given the green signal for the project.

On the other hand, Meher Ramesh is gearing up to release his upcoming film Shakti, which stars Junior NTR and Ileana D'Cruz and Manjari Phadnis in the leads.

Anushka to act Mani Ratnam’s next project

The big breaking news is that Anushka Shetty, currently south India’s number one heroine, has signed up to play the all-important female lead in director Mani Ratnam’s next film.

She has to complete two Telugu projects in the next four to five months, and then join Ponniyin Selvan, where she will sport an all-new look.The ace director wanted big Tamil superstars to do the three important male lead roles in the film.
Initially, there was talk that Vikram, Vijay and Suriya would do the project, but that fell through. A source close to the development said, Even Mani sir found it difficult to bring them together for a joint narration to hear the script, leave alone doing a full-fledged film! As of now, Vijay, Arya and Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu have agreed to do the film.
The film’s shoot will commence in October, after the director completes pre-production work.

Ram Charan Teja to wed Upasana Kamineni!

It seems Ram Charan Teja will follow Allu Arjun’s footsteps soon! Yes, soon after Chiranjeevi spilled the bean on his son’s marriage, rumour mills have started working overtime that Ram will soon tie the knot with Upasana Kamineni.

Recently, Chiranjeevi said that his son would not give him chance to pick his daughter-in-law at Allu Arjun’s wedding reception. In return, Ram Charan Teja, who was present at the function, politely replied that it was left to his parents. But gossip mongers are refusing to believe that there’s no smoke without fire.

However, Upasana Kamineni is the granddaughter of Dr Prathap C Reddy, Apollo Hospitals chairperson. She is the vice-president of Apollo Philanthropy and Editor of B Positive magazine, a health and lifestyle magazine published by Apollo Life.

Venkatesh-Anushka in Telugu remake of Kaavalan

Siddique is surely a superstar these days thanks to his deadly collaboration with Vijay and Asin that has found a place not only amongst Kollywood fans but also the cinema fraternity pan India.

The Mollywood flick Bodyguard which is now sailing smoothly in many subsequent dubbed versions, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi you name it.
Kaavalan is already in the making in Hindi as My Love Story featuring Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor in the lead.
Speaking of the Telugu version of the movie we have news for you as you will see the star Director Siddique collaborating with the hottest Kollywood beauty Anushka alongside Venkatesh .
Siddique will soon be in record books if he manages to clinch one version in Kannada too. For that will make him a proud director for a movie showcased pan India in 5 languages within 2 years.
Bombastic really fantastic!
What more can Siddique ask for?

Tanu Weds Manu in Telugu

Madhavan and Kangana Ranaut starrer Bollywood movie Tanu Weds Manu will be remade in Telugu. Producer Dil Raju and Bujji are jointly producing the Telugu version of the film.

Dil Raju has recently bagged the Telugu rights of the film for a record price. The producer is said to be giving an opportunity for a young director to direct the film. He has also approached Maryada Ramanna star Sunil to act in the film with whom he is already working in Napoleon.

Sunil has reportedly shown interest towards the project and has liked Madhavan's character in the film. Meanwhile, the makers of the film are considering Saloni to play the love interest of the actor in Tanu Weds Manu remake. It may be recalled that they paired in SS Rajamouli's Maryada Ramanna.

Tanu Weds Manu is a romantic comedy film, which revolves around an NRI and rebellious Indian girl. It has been written and directed by Anand L Rai.

Bhumika Chawla divorce update

The rumors are spreading in in the Bollywood and Tollywood world in regards to the outstanding elegance Bhumika Chawla picking a breakup from her partner Bharat Thakur, the yoga exercise expert. Bhumika Chawla  quashed this particular as baseless gossip is falseless

Bhumika Chawla divorce update
Sources say Bhumika may be flying in between Hyderabad, Mumbai, Dubai for business enterprise and private factors while Bharat was rather busy in Dubai together with his yoga exercise camping.

Trisha Engaged with Andhra Industrialist?

Some Telugu websites and magazines published a gossip style news about leading actress Trisha's marriage engagement. According to the sources the actress got engaged with an Andhra industrialist but wants to keep the news as a secret for a while.

Allu Arjun dragged into land encroachment case

Allu Arjun, who is in the marriage celebration mood, has been dragged into a land encroachment case by an advocate at Narsingi, Medak district. Cyberabad police on Thursday have booked a case against him and his family on Thursday for alleged grabbing four acres of land.

According to reports, Allu Arjun had purchased 14 acres of land in Narsingi village in 2004. But an advocate named Rahul Dev S, whose owns a land nearby, has alleged that the actor’s family has unlawfully acquired additional four acres of land.

However, cases have been lodged against Allu Arjun family under section 420 (cheating) and sections 468, 471 and 474 of the IPC against Arjun, Allu Nirmala, Allu Sirish and Allu Aravind’s sister Vasantha Lakshmi. The court has directed the police to verify the records and sale deeds before proceeding the case.

Sonakshi Sinha to play Kamal Haasan’s wife

After playing Salman Khan’s wife in blockbuster, ‘Dabangg’, Sonakshi Sinha will play actor Kamal Haasan’s wife in an untitled film. The film is based on the classic Hannibal and will be directed by Selvaraghavan.

 

Earlier the actress, who is currently riding high with Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan as her co-stars and films like Kick and Race 2 in her kitty, reportedly was confused about accepting a film opposite the 55-year-old South star, but has now made up her mind and accepted.
The film will be a huge one and it will be made in three languages, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu and will be shot abroad.

Ranbir Kapoor in 'Magadheera' remake

 
An official announcement has been made on the Hindi remake of Telugu movie ‘Magadheera’ now. Touted to be an action entertainer based on reincarnation theme, the film will have Ranbir Kapoor playing dual roles of a warrior during Mughal Empire and as a present-age lad. The film revolves around a warrior assigned to protect the princess of Mughal Kingdom, but is killed by his enemies. Nearly after 400 years, the warrior is reborn as a youngster in Mumbai and is surprised to witness the princess and his enemies have also reincarnated that leaves them to settle scores again.

The film will be produced by Madhu Mantena (producer of Ghajini) and Telugu filmmaker SS Rajamouli (maker of original version ‘Magadheera’) is wielding megaphone for the remake version as well.

Details about the crewmembers including the heroine will be announced shortly.

Monica Bedi begins new innings in Nepal

Thirteen years after she acted in her last film of note, “Tirchhi Topiwale”, Monica Bedi, better known as the companion of jailed mafia don Abu Salem, has begun a new innings in Nepal, acting in a new film that could be the mirror image of her own aspirations.

The 36-year-old, whose glamorous looks survived her long ordeal in the past when the Indian government sought her extradition from Portugal along with Salem, and her subsequent stay in prison for passport forgery, starts shooting in a Nepali film, “Parichay”, directed by Mumbai-based director Akash Pandey.
On Saturday, soon after she flew into Kathmandu and dumped her baggage in a hotel in Thamel, the prime tourist hub in the Nepali capital, Monica was followed by the paparazzi to an ethnic restaurant in the Lazimpat area where she went to savour Nepali food and culture.
It was in the same neighbourhood that Nepali media baron Jamim Shah, alleged to have close links with underworld king Dawood Ibrahim, was gunned down in broad daylight in February 2010. Bharat Nepali, another mafia hit man who claimed responsibility for Shah’s killing, was himself shot dead in Bangkok nine months later.
Monica, whose links with the underworld have remained the subject of unquenched speculation, looked unaware of the gangster history of the area as she smilingly posed for photographers in dark skintight trousers topped by a dark Reebok jacket over a jazzy T-shirt, boots and a pair of large sunglasses.
While refusing to comment on the fake passport charge that landed her in prison in India, Monica was, however, happy to talk about the new celluloid venture that has cast her opposite Nikhil Upreti, Nepal’s action hero who last year left the Nepali film industry to carve out a niche in Bollywood.
Much of the shooting will be done in idyllic tourist town Pokhara, where earlier Govinda, Priyanka Chopra and decades ago Dev Anand and Zeenat Aman had flocked to shoot their new films.
In “Parichay”, Monica plays a girl from a middle-class family who works in an office but is driven by dogged ambition to become a film star.
It could be the true life story of the girl who was born in a village in Punjab and then taken, as a babe in arms, to Norway by her parents. But at 18, she spurned the staid and respectable life of her parents, who ran a garments store, to return to India to seek adventure and her fortune in Mumbai’s tinsel town.
Being made in Nepali and believed to have the investment of non-resident Nepalis, “Parichay” unfolds after Monica meets Nikhil at a dance bar and the two fall in love and marry, only to be parted by her unbridled ambition.
Years later, when both have carved out their own identities they meet again, leading to a twist in the plot.
The rest of the film will also be shot in India and Thailand.
Copyrights: IANS

Telugu Anchor ‘Ishika’ caught Red handed!

Bangalore Based Telugu anchor ishika was Caught red handed in a Rocket yesterday.Though the world is facing with Cricket Fever, Tollywood anchors and celebraties is chocking with Drugs and Sex rackets.
The telugu anchor kept herself busy by conducting numerous programs on TV Channels with Good remenuration.For all those close pals of this dusky hostess, it is well known that she smokes a lot. The other day, she is invited by some of her pals to a happening coffee lounge ’… … *oom’. This western blended café had a chain of outlets in Hyderabad to serve the luxurious needs of its high profile customers. According to reports, at one such outlet, hookah and drugs are in abundant for ecstasy of some babus.
Our ishika is said to be emptying packets of imported cigarettes before rounded up by the task force police on that fateful day. Though the police freed her after questioning, the incident came as a shock to many, including the anchor and they thanked God for the absence of Media.

Deepika Padukone to do item number in Teen Maar

Gorgeous Deepika Padukone is coming back to Tollywood again She is all set to shake her legs in an sizzling item number with Pawan Kalyan in Teen Maar.

Director Jayant C Paranji has decided to have a special song in Teen Maar. He has reportedly requested Deepika to dance in a hot song. It may be recalled that she has done an item song in Jayanth's earlier film Love 4 Ever. It is interesting to note that she played the female lead in Love Aaj Kal, the original version of Teen Maar.

The movie stars Pawan Kalyan, Trisha Krishnan and Kriti Kharbanda in the key roles. Trivikram Srinivas has penned the story and the movie is expected to hit the screens in April 2011.

Shruti Hassan joins the Businessman Mahesh Babu

After making her memorable debut with Anaganaga O Dheerudu (AOD) in Tollywood, multifaceted personality Shruti Hassan has inked a deal with The Businessman! Yes, she has bagged Mahesh Babu starrer next film.

Shruti has been roped in to play the female lead in Puri Jagannath's The Businessman, which will be made in Telugu and Hindi. After watching her wonderful acting in AOD, the makers of the film decided to cast her in the movie, says report. She was impressed by the storyline and she had no second thoughts, claims a report.

The Businessman has already created a huge hype in Tollywood, as the successful combo of Pokiri, Puri Jagannath-Mahesh Babu are joining hands again. The prestigious project will take-off in May and it has the tagline ‘Guns don’t need arguments’.