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Directors SS Rajamouli, Kodi Ramakrishna, Seenu Vytla and Samudra are going to appear in VN Aditya-directed & produced film Rainbow, starring Rahul and Sonal Chauhan. On the lines of RGV's Rangeela, the heroine of Rainbow wants to become a heroine, and trying her luck, she would meet these directors. That's one point of her characterization. The film is set for release in July first week.

Vishal's Salute on Aug 15th
Hero Vishal's bilingual film Salute (in Telugu) and Satyam (Tamil) is planned to release on August 15th as Independence Day gift to the audience. Vishal plays the role of an ACP, for which he took meticulous care in many aspects, such as hairstyle, body language and some peculiar cop mannerisms. Producer and hero's brother Vikram Krishna is said to have engaged the services of a couple of senior police officers to advice not only on the characterization of Vishal, but in its execution too, particularly in stunts and mannerisms. Nayantara plays the female lead. Earlier, Vikram Krishna said the film would release with 750 prints worldwide. If it really happens, the prints figure might be the largest ever in the South. An ex-journalist Rajasekhar makes his debut as director for this film.

Chiru fans rally in YSR bastion
A 76-km mega motorcycle rally was undertaken by hundreds of Chiranjeevi in Cuddapah district, the bastion of Chief Minister YS Rajasekhar Reddy. Hundreds of fans of the district unit took part in the rally displaying placards and banners, hailing the leadership of Chiranjeevi. The motorcade commenced at Reddipalle of Badwel mandal and culminated at Reddipalle of Atlur mandal via Kalasampadu and Porumamilla. The event came as a big surprise to the Cong leaders in the district.

24 June 2008

Son missed dad alive by 15 km
The arrival of Mallikharjuna Rao's son at Samshabad airport from Germany and the demise of his father took place more or less at the same time. He missed the last look of his father alive by a 15-km-distance. EVV Satyanarayana, whose films Rao hardly missed, said his son took all pains to reach Hyderabad, taking two flights, en route Dubai. The actor's two daughters, son-in-laws and wife were by his side.

CM, Naidu condole Mallikharjuna Rao's demise
Chief Minister YS Rajasekhar Reddy and TDP chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu have expressed their deep shock at the sudden demise of comedian Mallikharjuna Rao. They said his death has created a void in Telugu film industry. Naidu, who is away from Hyderabad on Meekosam program, spoke to the family members of Rao over phone, terming his demise as a big loss to the Telugu Desam Party.

Ayesha Mira murder in Sarkar
The sensational murder mystery over Vijayawada girl Ayesha Mira is now an episode in Nagababu's film Sarkar. As per the story, there is a ladies hostel and the hero happens to assist the watchman in his absence. "For commercial effect, we touched on the Ayesha Mira case in a chilling episode," said its producer Venkateswara Rao. When asked whether mystery is busted, he quipped: "Yes, it is as per the lingering doubts in the media and police." The film is directed by new face Phaniraj. Ramyakrishna plays Nagababu's wife, who gets killed. Of course, Ayesha Mira is played by a young girl. Murdered girl is shown as an evil spirit

Mallikharjuna Rao is no more
Comedian Mallikharjuna Rao who joined Apollo hospital a couple of days back due to acute leukemia expired today morning. He has been suffering from Lukemia for the past few months. He got into lime light with Battala Satyam character in Vamsi’s Ladies Tailor. He did many memorable roles in EVV Satyanarayana directed films as well. He won Nandi award as best character actor for Tammudu film. The film personalities are thronging to hospital to pay respects. May his soul rest in peace.

23 June 2008

Hema Malini in Marma Yogi
Kamal Hassan is going direct his next venture Marma Yogi. Pyramid Saimira will produce this film. Hema Malini signed on the dotted line to play a special character in this film. Actress Kajol is been approached for another vital role. The pre-production work is currently going on. This film is going to be made in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.

25th August 2006

Seven heroes 4 Bommarillu disc function
Bommarillu triple platinum disc function was going to be held at Shilpa Kala Vedika, Hyderabad on d
evening of 26th August. tis function will be graced by seven heroes - Venkatesh, Mahesh Babu, NTR,
Allu Arjun, Prabhas, Siddharth n Nitin. Audio of tis film scored by Devi Sri Prasad turned out to be a
big hit n topping charts 4 d past few weeks.

Ali as Laila
When d title Tata Birla Madhya Laila was announced, everybody expected Laya (heroine of tis film) to
be d Lalila. d director pulled off surprise of d audio function by unvieling d poster of Laila. tat
Laila was none but comedy actor Ali. tis film was a comedy tat has Sivaji n Krishna Bhagwan doing d
roles of Tata n Birla.

Vijayalakshmi attempts suicide
Vijaya Lakshmi who did d role of sister of Jagapati Babu - Venu film ‘Hanuman Junction’ attempted
suicide of Bangalore yesterday (23rd August). She was safe now. Harassment by a colleague seem to have
driven her to attempt suicide as per d alleged sources. She was currently hosting a popular ‘gold give
away’ program of Udaya TV.

24th August 2006

Boss audio on 3rd September
Audio of Nagarjuna’s Boss will be released on 3rd of September. Nagarjuna plays boss of a construction
business company n Nayana Tara plays his secretary. Poonam Bajwa was playing second female lead. VN
Aditya directs tis film n Kalyani Malik composes music. Chintapally Ramana pens dialogues. Siva Kumar
who worked 4 Nenunnanu did cinematography 4 tis film. VN Aditya directs d film n D Siva Prasad Reddy
was d producer. Boss will be released of d second half of September.

Bommarillu remake fight
Fight was on 4 d remake rights of Bommarillu film of other languages. d fight 4 Tamil rights was
intense as Editor Mohan, Kalaipuli Thanu, Appachan n a few more producers are quoting exceptional
rates 4 d Tamil remake of Bommarillu. d current going price 4 Tamil remake was more than 1.5 crores.
There are very good offers fr Hindi film industry as well.

USA Craze 4 Trivikram - Pawan Kalyan film
There was enormous craze 4 Trivikram’s latest film with Pawan Kalyan as hero. Pooja of tis film was
held at Film Nagar Daiva Sannidhanam of d last week. tis film would go to d sets very soon. Trivikram
was d most favorite director of Telugu NRIs n his latest film Athadu was a testament to it. As per d
sources of idlebrain.com, leading USA distributors n new entrants are vying 4 overseas rights of tis
film. d minimum amount tat was offered 4 overseas rights was unheard of. Right now Stalin n Sainikudu
are d films tat are bought 4 highest ever amount 4 overseas rights so far. Let us wait n see who was
going to grab Trivikram - Pawan Kalyan’s film.

Navadeep as Poramboku
Navadeep was currently acting of a film tat was being produced by Tollywood Talkies banner. tis film
was titled as ‘Porumboku’. Krishna Reddy who dubbed Sindhura Puvvu of d past produces tis film.
Sreenivas who directed ‘Ninnu Choodaka Nenunda Lenu’ was directing tis film.