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Varudu – romance & adventure?
Varudu, the proposed film of Mahesh Babu in the direction of Trivikram Srinivas, is going to be launched anytime after August 9th (the star's Birthday). After Athidi, the actor was not seen in action, making it for sure that he would not deliver any film this year. Mahesh is said to have perceived the pulse of the audiences, particularly his fans, that whatever film that he would do there is imminent possibility of its comparison with his industry hit – Pokiri. Keeping this apparent risk in mind, the script was treated with the elements of fabulous adventure and captivating romance. Two schedules are being sketched out at the scenic locations in Kerala and Rajasthan, reports said. Singamamala Ramesh produces the flick, set for summer release 2009. Latest buzz says Mahesh has worked out 6-packs for the film. However, the actor long back said he was not interested in muscle mania.

Rajnikanth to visit Japan
For the first time, superstar Rajnikanth is flying to Japan for the ensuing Tokyo International Film Festival in October. Rajnikanth confirmed his participation in the festival, though he had expressed his inability earlier due to tight schedules. Rajni traveled all over the world, but is yet to set his foot on the Land of Rising Sun. Perhaps he is one and the only Indian star to have such a hysterical overseas fan following all over South East Asia, Fast East and China. More than a thousand fan clubs exist in his name. Almost all the DVD shops display the stuff of Rajni's films duly subtitled in Japanese and Chinese. The Japanese term Rajni as something like Emperor of Dance. Kuselan will be screened at the film festival in Tokyo.

Kamal about Marmayogi
Kamal Hassan's ambitious celluloid dream Marmayogi with a whopping budget of Rs. 100 Crore or above is likely to be launched with a traditional and high-profile opening in Mumbai in August. Kamal told the media in Chennai that the film's subject is set in the milieu of 7th century AD, based on historical evidences. "Rehman is already on the job of composing tunes to suit the ambiance of the time and theme of the film. I wish the film would ever remain a milestone in the history of the Indian cinema," he said. Referring to the divide talk over Dasavataram, he frankly admitted that he did make some strategic slip-ups, leading to inaccuracy in treatment, "which are but unavoidable." He felt that this experience would help him avoid such gaps in his forthcoming ventures. He thanked the audience who pointed out the drawbacks in Dasavataram.

Vijayawada haven for film piracy
Of late, Vijayawada has turned into a haven for business thriving on film piracy. Latest, the police seized about 2500 CDs, including that of the latest releases – Dasavataram and Ready – while raiding six shops. Small scale seizures of CDs also took place at various locations in and around the city in the last couple of days. The police found that the clandestine material reached Vijayawada from Chennai en route Guntur. A few months back, the pirated CDs used to be sold in the open, but was regulated through covert means later due to police raids.

Reel naxals flutter near Godavari
It was a strange experience for locals of Rampachodavaram and nearby villages in East Godavari district to see a group of reel naxals crisscrossing their streets. They are shooting for Tamil film (remake of Gamyam) starring Ravikishna and Sharwanand. Produced by AM Ratnam and directed by Ilan Kannan, the film unit will continue its shoot till July 26th. Sources said that the unit tried for shooting a scene on a boat in the nearby Godavari river. But, the local panchayat officials denied them permission in view of a boat mishap in which the dupe of Ravi Teja was killed recently.

22 July 2008

Robot's photo sessions held
With Rajni's Kathanayakudu sitting on the fringe of release projected as on August 1st, matters related to his next – Robot – are under brisk progress away from media blare. Two eye-catching photo shoots were held at AVM Studios, Chennai last week; and another at Mumbai. These are for both promotional element and on-screen merger. Makeup artiste Bhanu and Costume designer Manish Malhotra (same team which worked for Sivaji) are now leaving no stone unturned to give a terrific look for the Superstar. The first publicity posters are likely in a few weeks.

Wedding bells 4 Ravi C Kumar
Ravi C Kumar who directed d recent successful film Samanyudu was getting married on 15th December to
Swathy. d wedding will be held n d morning at Tivoli Gardens. Idlebrain.com wishes tis budding
director n his bride a great future ahead.

Selva Raghaven’s wedding on 15 Dec
One more wedding of d offing. Selva Raghavan who directed 7/G Brindavan Colony will also tie d knot n
coincidentally on December 15th. d bride- to- be was heroine Sonia Agarwal. He was currently directing
a film titled Aadavallaku Matalaku Ardhalu Verule with Venkatesh as hero.

11th December 2006

Annavaram audio on 14th December
Audio of Pawan Kalyan’s Annavaram was expected to release on 14th of December. Currently a song was
being canned of Ramoji Film City. Asin was d heroine n Sandhya plays sister. Ramana Gogula composes
music. tis film will be released worldwide on 29th of December.

Smooth release 4 Khatarnak
Khatarnak was gearing up 4 d release on 14th of December. d printing was currently going on of Prasad
labs. d prints will be readily available 4 all distributors a day of advance. d overseas prints are
being dispatched 2 days of advance. With big films having tough release of d last minutes, this was
nice to see Ravi Teja’s flick Khatarnak gearing up 4 a smooth release.

Sankranthi season starts on 14th Dec
Festival of Sankranthi 2007 seem to be starting a month of advance 4 Telugu cinema industry with d
release of Khatarnak on 14th December. Here are d release dates of big films till Sankranthi.

S No Expected Release Date Film title
1 14 Dec Khatarnak
2 22 Dec Rakhi
3 29 Dec Annavaram
4 10 Jan Yogi
5 11 Jan Maharadhi
6 12 Jan Desamuduru

9th December 2006

Ravi Teja operated
Ravi Teja has undergone through appendicitis operation of Global Hospital on friday night. He was
admitted of hospital yesterday when he complained about stomachache. Ravi Teja was discharged fr
hospital today n his health condition was completely normal. His latest film Khatarnak was all set to
release on 14th of December.