NBK-Priyamani film on Oct 9
Nandamuri Balakrishna's new film with Priyamani as heroine will be launched on October 9th (Vijayadasami). Sivalenka Krishna Prasad (who earlier did Aditya 369, Vamsanikokkade, Balevadivi Basu with NBK) is producing this film. Debutant Mahadev, disciple of SS Rajamouli, is the director. The producer said: "We selected Priyamani as heroine for Balayya. Vijayendra Prasad is providing the story. Dialogues are by Ratnam. Rama Rajamouli is the costumes designer. Mani Sharma is the music director. The first schedule will commence on the opening day and will continue till October end. A 15-day schedule will take place every month till the completion. I thank Balakrishna for giving me this opportunity." Chandramohan, Brahmanandam, Pradeep Rawat, Tannikella Bharani, Ahuti Prasad, Dharmavarapu and Balayya are among the cast. Art is by Anandsai. Stunts are by Ram-Lakshman.

Official spokesmen for Praja Rajyam
Praja Rajyam Party President Chiranjeevi today announced that the party's official spokesmen are Dr. Mitrra and Parakala Prabhakar. He introduced the newly appointed leaders to the media at a meet held at his party office. "We formed the party with the inspiration and response from the public. In order to bring respect to politics, we put the tag line Seve Lakshyam-Preme Margam to the party. The state executive committee would be formed soon," Chiranjeevi added.

Vinayakudu music on 3 September
The music of Sonia (Sravs of Happy Days) second film Vinayakudu will be launched at a function arranged on 3rd September on the eve of Vinayaka Chaviti. Aditya Music has bought the audio of this film. Sai Kiran Adivi – protégé of Sekhar Kammula – makes his debut as director with this film. Prem Patra who won award winning Aa Naluguru film produces Vinayakudu. Shooting of the film is complete. This film will hit the marquee very soon.

Nag for corporate style films
The Annapoorna Studios will soon be developed into a corporate entity, according to Akkineni Nagarjuna. He said that the studios and the 7 acres would be merged to give a modified and corporate shape. It would facilitate in making films on corporate lines. An advanced training centre for upcoming artistes and technicians and also for those aspirants in the tinsel field will be set up soon, Nag added.

Surender-Ravi Teja film shoots in US
Director Surender Reddy's untitled film with Ravi Teja will have a 40-day overseas schedule in the USA. The film is produced by Venkat of RR Movie Makers. Achireddy is the presenter.

Film on human psychology
Hyderabad (Metro) Times is the title of a new film to be launched by corporate company Asra Nirman. The story is about reflection of different types of psychology with different people at the same time. Currently, the film's songs are being recorded and the shoot will commence shortly. Lyrics are penned by Bhaskarabatla, Chandrabose and Veturu with music by Pramod Kumar. Story, screenplay and production is by Harun. Saibhanu is the director. Production execution is by RK Gowd.

Chiru is Maha Sakthi: KCR
Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) President K. Chandasekhar Rao termed Praja Rajyam party President Chiranjeevi as "Maha Sakthi" in the making. Talking to reporters, KCR said that the observations of Chiranjeevi on Telangana was not the final version; and "he himself told me about this." He further said that Praja Rajyam is still in its infant stage and there is no urgency to respond to it so early.

27 August 2008

1 Cr signs for Bharat Ratna