If reports of a US based
magazine 'Business Insider' are to be believed, AICC chief Sonia Gandhi
is the fourth richest politician in the world. As per the reports, her
assets worth $2-19 billion, which is about Rs 10,000-45,000 crore.
As per the affidavit filed
before the 2009 general elections, Sonia Gandhi has movable assets worth
Rs 1.17 crore and immovable assets worth Rs 20 lakhs. Based on these
information, Sonia's income can't be more than Rs 60 lakh per annual.
The Business Insider's report,
however, indicates Sonia is more corrupt than any other politician in
the country. Other names in the list - Saudi Arabia's king Abdullah Bin
Abdul Aziz with assets worth $21 billion tops the list. Last in the list
is US Senator John Kerry who owns wealth worth $181-$281 million.
Another Indian in the list is Savitri Jindal, who stood at the 7th spot
with with net worth of $13.2 billion
Crazy director Puri Jagannath
has the knack of wrapping up the shooting of big ticket film in
relatively less number of working days. He proved that with Mahesh's
'Businessman' and is gearing up to repeat the same magic with 'Cameraman
Gangatho Rambabu' starring Powerstar
Pawan Kalyan.
Puri announced the release date
of 'Businessman' on the day of Muhurat and it worked wonders for all the
people who were associated with the film. He once again followed the
same strategy, but this time with Pawan Kalyan's 'Cameraman Gangatho
Rambabu'.
"Though I tried several times to
team up with Pawan Kalyan garu who gave me life with 'Badri', somehow
the plans got delayed due to various reasons. 'Cameraman Gangatho
Rambabu' is my 25th film as director and I'm very happy to do this film
with Pawan. This the story of a news reporter. It is a different action
film, which will have all the elements that fans and audience expect
from Pawan Kalyan. The regular shooting would kickstart from May 2nd
week and the film will be released worldwide on October 18," said Puri.
Huge expectations were riding on
the crazy combo of Pawan-Puri. Let's wish both of them delivers another
smashing hit at the Box Office!!!
While shooting for the remake of
this blockbuster yesteryear song, Yuga Star Ramcharan got injured and
there is a pause in shooting. Now, this is going to cost an extra 1
crore for the makers!
As the 'Racha' team got plenty
of time now to revisit their work with Charan's unavailability, many
thoughts and ideas are flowing in, say sources. The song was supposedly
finished except a few dance moves involving just hero. However, the
makers are now going for 'graphics' rain for the entire song and this is
going to cost a cool one crore extra. Top notch technicians who have
worked for 'Magadheera' are called for, to add CG rain to this
prestigious song. Graphical elements like water splashing on the hot
body of heroine will come as extra addition now.
Already, cinematographer Sameer
Reddy has roped in a Hollywood 'Colorist' to work on the final look and
feel of the movie. The overall budget for this song has now shot up to 3
crores and the producers look quite comfortable, as they can extract
the money easily with 'Racha' releasing simultaneously in 3 languages.
If the film delays further, we don't know what idea will strike these
makers and too much cooking will lead to a spoiled dish!
One of the recent bumper hits of
Tollywood is 'Businessman' and it has reiterated the stand of prince
Mahesh Babu as the reigning superstar of Tollywood. In between, there
was also a talk that Mahesh would take the same film to Bollywood and
mark his debut to capture the hearts of the Hindi audience.
However, here is the latest
update. It is heard that 'Businessman' has been finalized in Hindi and
this would be directed by Puri Jagannadh while the eccentric genius Ram
Gopal Varma is the producer. As for the lead, it is heard that Abhishek
Bachchan would be stepping into the shoes of Mahesh Babu.
Currently, RGV is busy with
giving the final touches to his movie 'Department' which is scheduled
for a release in May. On the other hand, many are waiting to see who
would be taking the place of the saucy seductress Kajal Agarwal as the
leading lady for Hindi 'Businessman'.
Big stars and directors
generally stand first in giving frank opinions about their team and this
puts them in a fix sometimes. Our superstar Mahesh Babu had one such
moment recently. Here goes the story!
The other day Superstar Mahesh
attended a public function where music director Anoop Rubens was another
guest. Though Anoop has never worked for Mahesh, there is a connection
between them. Popular production house RR Makers signs deals with
technicians and actors for a long term, and striking hot Isha Chawla and
music-man Anoop are best examples for this. Both need to do five flicks
for RR as per the agreement signed.
However, when Anoop is to start
work on RR's 'Dookudu', it is Mahesh who has requested for replacement
and roped in Thaman. Anoop was heard a little bit disappointed then,
with Superstar not believing in his talent and tunes. Later, Anoop
rocked the tinsel town with 'Poola Rangadu' and 'Ishq', and is now
coming up with 'Lovely'. Onlookers shared that Mahesh is uncomfortable
to exchange looks with the music director for a while and everything is
alright after some time. Superstar's choices are always different and
you should be different to become a Superstar!
Ever since the time she set
foot on this planet, more than half the world and this entire country
has been curious to know her name. In between this, atleast a dozen
names were given to her without her knowledge. However, she was tagged
as Beti B by her family and now she has got a name.
She happens to be the new
member of the most powerful celebrity family in India and is the
daughter of the celebrity couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya
Bachchan. Now, the update is that Beti B has got a name and she is
called as Aaradhya Bachchan. Sources say this name was registered few
days back.
Though there was a lot of
pressure from the media and other avenues to reveal the name, the
Bachchan family has not budged. So far, an official announcement has
also not been made regarding the name. But let us hope that Aaradhya
Bachchan is indeed the name
This is the hot gossip that is
making rounds in film nagar now. Ram Charan's Racha storyline is pretty
similar to Allu Arjun's 'Bunny' movie, which itself was a mix of various
commercial potboilers. Bunny did well at the box office to complete the
hat-trick of hits for Allu Arjun. Raghu Babu's blind comedy and Devi
Sri Prasad's songs played vital role in it.
Sampath Nandi's subject is
strikingly similar to Bunny as Racha too has a flashback involving
hero's father (played by Parthipan) and the hero fights for a social
cause (a problem related to Telangana area. In Bunny it was Polavaram
Dam issue). Strong buzz is making rounds in film nagar that Racha might
end up as average fare at the box office.
Audio hasn't lived up to the
expectations and the trailer looks mediocre and cliched. So a lot will
depend upon the comedy factor in this movie. Let's see if it has the
required fuel in that department before believing in these rumors.
Loads of talent is making her
the most sought after actress these days. But, What shocks us is that a
lady of heroine material is resorting to motherly roles. Folks, this is
Lakshmi Manchu for you.
After proving her acting prowess
as evil queen Irendri in 'Anaganaga O Dheerudu', Lakshmi Manchu entered
the big league of women actors. However, the curvy siren is taking
careful steps in selecting scripts. Currently, the dusky seductress (off
course, she has to prove this angle still) is busy with talented
filmmaker Mani Ratnam's 'Kadal' and her own production 'Gundello
Godari'. Reportedly, the tall lady is said to be portraying the role of
Samantha's mother in this Maniratnam flick. Paired alongside action hero
and talented Arjun, both the couple are playing a strict middle class
parents, say sources.
Generally after watching LP in
Ramu's 'Dongala Muta', one expects to see her sizzle in a ravishing
role, than an artistic portrayal. But, interesting characterization and
magical screenplay by Mani sir made her bend for this movie, it appears.
Let us see, how she woes the audience with her 'acting' extravaganza!
If the latest buzz is to be believed, this is going to be a great news for Power Star Pawan Kalyan's fans. As per the reports, 'gabbar singh's' audio release function will be celebrated on a very grand scale on Saturday, 7th April in three cities and they are Hyderabad, Tirupathi and Vizag. If it really comes into reality, definitely, the audio launch of 'gabbar singh' is going to be one of the historical events of tollywood. Currently, Pawan Kalyan's fans are very much excited with this gossip. However, official confirmation from the makers about this news is still awaited.
Currently, the climax episode of the movie is being shot near Mount Opera on Hyderabad- Vijayawada highway. The film unit will leave for abroad on 10th April to shoot balance two songs shoot and subsequently the entire shooting part of the movie will be finished. The film is slated for 9th May release.
With a noble intention to encourage the young and new talents into Tollywood, here are producers of Sanghamitra Arts banners of Pawan Kalyan ‘Panjaa’ fame are set to start three new projects. After filtering nearly 1000 stories, they have finalized three of which the details are as follows:
1. ‘alias janaki’ will be a love story directed by Chandu of ‘10th Class’ fame.
2. ‘A Shyam Gopal Varma Film - Naa Cinema Naa Ishtam’ will be a satirical comedy attack on never to mention the name…RGV to be directed by Rakesh Srinivas.
3. ‘Arere Arere’ is a romantic comedy entertainer to be directed by Sasikiran Tikka, a protégé of Sekhar Kammula.
Films will go on sets in next month and further details will be announced at appropriate hour
Rapport between rajamouli and Ramcharan was at the very best as seen in ‘Magadheera.’ Then on the mutual well wishes between Mega family members and rajamouli continued. On majority of audio releases or movie launches from Mega camp, presence of Jakkanna is almost mandatory. Same was seen at ‘Rachcha’ audio launch wishing Cherry and his team all the very best.
Later on rajamouli gave his final opinion on ‘Rachcha’ audio on Twitter and here it is. ‘I liked Racha title song, cherry cherry and vaana remix. Massy racy numbers. Charan has a winner album on his hand. All d best!!!’ Well, same seems to be the response from public too.
Summer season of 2012 will see
‘Chacha - Bhatija’ Jodi or that is ‘Babai – Abbai’ Jodi vying with each
other as big ticket pictures have been lined up for the vacation. What
we refer here is about Konidela Babai Pawan Kalyan, Konidela Abbai
ramcharan and Nandamuri Babai Balakrishna, Nandamuri Abbai Junior NTR
fighting out in middle with their respective releases.
NTR is coming up with ‘Dammu’
while Balakrishna is all set to show three faces in his ‘Adhinayakudu.’
Next will be Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Gabbar Singh’ and ramcharan’s ‘Rachcha’
also scheduled for summer releases. Audio of ‘Dammu’ is slated for March
24 release and MM Keeravani is music director while Trisha and Karthika
will be seen romancing Tarak, directed by Boyapati Srinu.
‘Adhinayakudu’ is the flick in
which Balakrishna plays roles of grandfather, father and son has
Jayasudha, Lakshmi Rai and Saloni to pair with three generations is
directed by Parachuri Murali and Kalyani Malik has scored the music.
Audio is already released into market.
Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Gabbar Singh’ is
going according to schedule and in all likelihood will catch the summer
rush. The film is a remake of ‘Dabangg’ and the audio is all set for
launch early next month with Harish Shankar planning it on a large
scale. Devi Sri Pasad is the music director of the film. For ‘Rachcha,’
the hype is seen at audio launch yesterday. Let us see, who will come
out with flying colors...Babais or Abbais?
"NAA LANTODINI EPPUDOO KELAKODDU. PORAPAATUNA KELIKAAVO...
CHARITRA LO KANEE VINEE ERUGANI RANGE LO CRIME RATE PERIGI PODDI."
This dialogue from 'Dammu' movie
is currently rocking among the Fans circles of Young Tiger NTR. As per
the film unit, there are more number of powerful dialogues in the movie.
The songs, which were composed by Keeravani will be releasing on 23rd
of this month. A 'Slokam' on Jr. NTR was composed by the music director
is going to be one of the highlights of this movie. Trisha and Karthika
are seen opposite to NTR. Boyapati Srinu is directing this fulfledged
mass masala entertainer. The movie is gearing up for release on 19th
April.
Absence of Pawan Kalyan at the
audio launch event of ‘rachcha’ leaded to several speculations going on
air. Apparently Ramcharan and Chiranjeevi tried to come up with the
exact reason as why Pawan Kalyan could not attend the function but some
how when gossips begin to float even truth finds no place for a
reasoning. Of course, the only perfect answer to shut these gossips
would be see entire Mega Family united on one stage, something like
Pawan Kalyan becoming ‘Ratha Sarathi’ to take Ramcharan for his
engagement venue can be best example.
Coming to present, inner
sources say that producer Bandla Ganesh Babu is making sure that
‘Gabbar Singh’ will giver an answer to all the baseless gossips about a
divide in Mega family circulating in few media circles. Yes, Ganesh
Babu is heard of inviting Chiranjeevi, Ramcharan, Naga Babu, Allu
Aravind and Allu Arjun to audio release of ‘Gabbbar Singh’ where Pawan
Kalyan will be sitting besides all his family members. Well, this could
be the answer….indeed.
Celebrations have already begun
in Mega Fans Camps much earlier than the release of ‘Rachcha’ and
‘Gabbar Singh.’ From last three to four years, Mega Heroes have lost
their strong hold on BO due to competition from heroes like Mahesh Babu
and Junior NTR taking BO by a storm reinventing the definition of a
‘Hit.’ Creating new industry records with each film has become common
for Prince and best proved are ‘Dookudu’ and ‘Businessman.’
Well, the time has ripe for
Pawan and Charan to bring back the lost glory in Mega Camp with ‘Gabbar
Singh’ and ‘Rachcha’ respectively. Industry sources and Mega Fans are
clearly forecasting the consignment of super hits from Mega Camp in next
two months. Obviously, when Mega Fans are hurried for release of above
two flicks…with no release from currently dominating hero Mahesh Babu
seen in near future, there is a bit of worry for Prince Fans.
Power star Pawan Kalyan and his
fan following needs no introduction. Similarly, his power at the box
office and the demand for his movies need no introduction. But there
will come a point when Pawan will have to step aside and make way for a
suitable replacement. Who will that be?
Well, some of the cine folks
say it is going to be young rebel star Prabhas. Among the new age
heroes, it is only Prabhas who has a strong connect not just with the
masses but also with the family audience and lady audience. Moreover,
he is not bound by any caste related fan following as he has fans from
all communities.
Just like Pawan, Prabhas has
also developed a distinct body language and dialogue delivery which is
quite unique. Moreover, the macho factor and ruggedness Prabhas has
drives the front benchers crazy. What remains to be seen is whether
Prabhas has the charisma that Pawan has. What are your thoughts on this
folks.
Powerstar Pawan Kalyan has an
immense and incredibly devoted fan base. Apart from the general public,
he enjoys a huge following among the celebs as well. Over the years, we
have seen many Actresses, Character Artists and Technicians openly
expressing their admiration for Pawan and they would dare to go to any
extent for that one chance to work with him. And the people who had
worked with him in the past couldn't resist the temptation of Powerstar.
Now, Actress Sanusha ('Renigunta' fame) is dying to act with Pawan
again.
Sanusha, who had acted as a
child artist in Pawan's 'Bangaram' (Heroine's sister), wishes to team-up
with Powerstar again - not as a child artist, but as heroine. "Pawan
sir is a big hero in Tollywood, but he never showed any starry tantrums.
I had never seen such a humble person in my life. He mingles jovially
with everyone and he cares about everyone. It was really nice working
with him. I hope, I could really work with him again as his heroine,"
said Sanusha.
There might be many stars, but
all of them can't be special. Pawan Kalyan has that aura around him,
which no other star could ever achieve. Take a bow Powerstar!!!
Young Tiger Jr NTR is currently
busy with the shooting of his new movie 'Dammu' and the film has reached
the final stages. The song shooting is currently happening at the
Annapurna Studios and NTR is burning the dance floor with some
extraordinary dance moves.
Meanwhile, here is an inside
report. It is heard that one of the song is going to be the biggest
highlight for the movie. Sources say this was canned at Pollachi and it
involves elephants and hundreds of junior artists. Buzz is that the song
alone has cost the team a whopping Rs 3 crores budget.
NTR is flanked by the petite
beauty Trisha and voluptuous Karthika. The film is directed by Boyapati
Sreenu and it is produced by Alexander Vallabha. The audio release is
scheduled to take place on March 23rd and the film would be hitting the
screens on April 19th. Get set for this one folks!!
It is a natural thing to see
rivalry between two top league heroines in the terms of bagging offers
or making their presence felt in front of media. However, it is heard
that a different type of competition has emerged among the leading
ladies and this is happening in the brand endorsement circuit.
With easy money and not much
strain on the cards, many starlets are showing interest in grabbing
maximum offers for brand endorsements. One such thing has happened
between the petite beauty Trisha and the awesome beauty Anushka. And
the product we are talking is Colgate Toothpaste.
So far, it was Trisha who was
the brand ambassador for this. But now, sources say her place has been
given to Anushka. Not only that, Anushka has been roped in to promote
the toothpaste in both Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Given her
following in both regions, this comes across as a wise decision.
Power Star Pawan Kalyan is good
at martial arts and in his debut movie, 'Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi'
itself, he showed his amazing feats. Later, he himself directed fight
sequences in some of his movies like, 'Kushi', 'Johnny', 'Gudumba
Shankar' etc. Also, he directed a fight sequence for Chiranjeevi's
'Daddy' movie. His creativity and interest in this department are
clearly seen through the picturization of those fights.
Mega Power Star ram charan seems
to have inspired with his 'Babai's stunt directions and in his
forthcoming movie 'Rachcha', he has reportedly directed one of the fight
sequences under the supervision of the director V.V.Vinayak. We have to
wait and see how well the fight was picturized.
