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‘Happy Days’ fame Nikhil Siddharth, who is putting all his efforts to score a hit, has bagged another exciting film titled ‘Kathi Srinu c/o Tirupathi’. Chinni Krishna, former assistant of VV Vinayak is going to direct this film. In an interactive press meet, film’s director Chinni Krishna said that failures are not new to anyone who works in the industry and Nikhil is no exception to it. He also predicted that Nikhil is going to register a big hit with this film.

Nikhil too expressed his confidence over the film’s success and said that he is playing the title role in this film and his character is that of a casanova and he proposes to every girl he sees without any second thought. He also said that his role offers lot of entertainment throughout the movie. Noted comedians from Tollywood are acting in this film, he concludes.

The film will go onto the sets soon. Nikhil’s next movie ‘Veedu Theda’ is hitting the screens on November 17. He is also acting in a film titled ‘Dreams’ under the direction of Puri Jaggannadh’s associate Hari Krishna.

Veteran director and former Union Minister Dasari Narayana Rao suffered a huge loss today. His wife Dasari Padma (65), who was a low-profile producer, expired today morning around 4:00 am following prolonged illness. She was admitted in Somajiguda’s Yashoda Hospital on October 25th and she was in critical condition. She is survived by two sons and a daughter. Her younger son Dasari Arun Kumar is also an actor.

Padma produced several hit films like Megha Sandesam, Sivaranjani, Majnu, Osei Ramulamma, Kondaveeti Simhasanam, Kante Koothurne Kanu, etc. Several celebrities from Tollywood are rushing to the hospital to pay their last respects to her. Later, her body will be shifted to Dasari’s residence, where funeral will take place.

Richa Gangopadhyay, who shot to fame with Ravi Teja’s ‘Mirapakai’, has failed to bag new projects in Telugu. Recently, she shifted her base to Chennai following few exciting projects in Tamil. She is awaiting the release of her new films ‘Osthi’ and ‘Mayakkam Enna’.

Now the news is that she has bagged a heroine’s role in Prabhas new film, which is being directed by writer Koratala Siva. The film also has another heroine who is yet to be finalised. Vamsi Krishna Reddy and Pramod Uppalapati are jointly producing this movie on UV Creations banner. Devi Sri Prasad is scoring music for this film.

The film will go onto the sets soon. An official statement with the details of cast and crew will be out in a couple of days.

Power Star Pawan Kalyan is all set to join the team of ‘Gabbar Singh’ in Pollachi for a very long schedule where most of the scenes involving him will be shot from October 31 onwards. The first schedule of the film was completed without Power Star and the second schedule of the film will start from October 28 at Pollachi.

The film will shift its shooting to Rajasthan after completing the Pollachi’s schedule. Our sources claim that Pawan Kalyan looks stunning yet again in this film. Recently, the actor has completed shooting for his next release ‘Panjaa’.

‘Gabbar Singh’ is the official remake of Salman Khan’s blockbuster hit ‘Dabangg’

Padmabhushan Chiranjeevi’s son and actor Ram Charan is going to marry his long time girlfriend Upasana Kamineni soon. Chiranjeevi and his wife Surekha went to greet Governor ESL Narasimhan and his wife yesterday, on the occasion of Diwali. It is also learnt that the couple invited Governor for the engagement of their son which is going to be held at Domakonda Fort, Nizamabad on December 1.

When questioned about this development, Chiranjeevi himself announced the engagement date to the media. He also told that the engagement is going to be a private affair and only relatives and close friends of both the families will attend the event. He asked the people of Andhra Pradesh to shower blessings on the young couple. However, the marriage will take place in Hyderabad that too in the month of February, 2012.

Charan went to Dharmashala for a short trek today and will be back on Sunday. His next film ‘Rachaa’ is expected to release on Pongal.

What is this black magic and tarot reading? These are listed in your credentials

I had given an interview to a magazine and told them I traveled as far as Brazil and got to know that people practice black magic there and the next thing I see is I get written about practicing it. I was upset but not anymore. I do tarot card reading and I guess it isn’t that harmful

Tell us about your family

My mother is a Malayali and My dad a Nainital Brahmin met and married in Goa, I was born in Mumbai. My mother is a model.She induced the model career into me.My father always encouraged me to pursue the career.They are happy to see me as a one of the leading model after Kingfisher series.

How did you get a chance to act in Panjaa movie?

Yeh i am making my debut as actress through Panjaa Pawan Kalyan film.I was called after producers saw me on the kingfisher calendar.I heard about pawan kalyan through my freinds.I was excited about the offer and immediately said Yes.

What do you think about andhra pradesh and telugu people?

I was a globe trotter, a true gypsy, as my dad was in the Navy and I had lived my early three years in Vizag. I can still remember Rishikonda, the Dolphin light house, the beach and me hiking up and down the hills. I just hope I get a film and a chance to shoot there soon.And yeh, people there are very friendly,I am excited to act in a telugu film now.

How is it different to be actor after successful model career

Acting is different ball game altogether.It is little challanging.The moving camera, the dances and every single moment is exciting, I chose Telugu cinema as a launch pad as actors like Sridevi, Deepika, Katrina all were successful starting their journey down south, I hope to be successful like them some day.

Tell us more about Panjaa and working with power star

I am Jhanvi and you’ll be completely amazed to see me in such an incredible role. Both of us me, and Sarah-Jane Dias love him very much in the film, I just had one scene with Sara, she shot most of her part in Kerala and Chennai and whatever little we could do it was all good. The choreographer who did Sheila Ki Jawani has choreographed my songs too

Quick questions

My Age: 27 yrs

My Height: 5 feet 9.5 inches

My Best Asset: Long legs

My Worst Asset: None

What qualities do you like or dislike in a person? : Hate hypocrites and love people who are warm and full of life

My favourite pose is: I like being innovative

Secret of my abs is: Yoga

Cellulite and I are : In different continents

I lose weight by : Eating eight and yoga

First thing I have in the morning is: Amla and aloe vera juice

The last thing I do before going to bed is: Meditate

For me the perfect man is : Well traveled, cultured, witty, successful, confident

If I were on a dream date I would cook: Lasagne

My favourite Bikini moment was: In Hawaii, bogey boarding with giant whales.

Source:Behind Reels

Well , the story is not as naughty as what title suggests.Krishnavamsi’s Mogudu movie is all set to release on Nov10th.Lead star, Thapsee’s role in the movie is projected as one of the highlights of the movie.It is heard from movie sources, RamyaKrishna suggested Krishnavamsi to pick Thapsee Pannu for the bride role in the movie.Even though Kirshnavamsi tried few other options, finally he had to say YES to his Lady.

Krishnavamsi is using Thapsee as a promotion rather than Gopichand.Heroine is on cloudnine for all the attention she is getting.She said, Mogudu turned her into a matured actress and 5 months shoot taught her lot of things.

“Indebted to kv sir for life to give me such an opportunity. N to his better half as well :),Exactly 5 months bak on 21st may I started shootin fr mogudu n 2day on 21st oct I wrapped my wrk.Dis movie has made me grow a lot.”She tweeted.

We have to wait for another few weeks to assess the real strength of Thapsee’s matured performance.Stay tuned folks.

Source:Behind Reels

Flop hero’s trend setter

Posted: October 27, 2011 in Tollywood News

No body knows it better than Nitin what unrealistic films can do to a career.He has a lot flops to his name in last seven years.He learnt his lessons.He found romance and comedy to be the way to go.

With Ishq, his forthcoming film, he wants set the record straight. According to the actor, the film is close to reality. A love story with family values forming the crux, the Vikram Kumar-directed film stars Nithya Menon as the female lead.

The director is candid when he says that although the story is a simple one, treatment, screenplay and the visuals are unique. He is sure that the performances of Nitin and Nithya Menon are going to stand out.

Nitin promises that Ishq would set a new trend in the genre of romantic movies.Let us hope it becomes a hit, let alone a trendsetter.

Source:Behind Reels


The fight for first place in tollywood is feirce and intense.Though the fight is professional for heroes, it becomes more emotional & personal when it comes to fans.Already the intense comparisons , pre release and post release of Dookudu and Oosaravelli, are making news everywhere in the internet.Upcoming Pawan’s Panjaa will add more fire to the compitition.

Beindreels found this analysis interesting as it is one of the most searched and talked about topic in many online forums in all the social networking sites such as facebook,orkut and twitter.

We at behind reels decided to present you a unbaised simple calcluations based on box office result of each star’s movie.

Here goes the analysis !!!!

We are awarding following points based on the movie verdict at the box Office!

Super hit :100

Hit : 75

Average : 50

Below Average :25

Flop :0

Pawan Kalyan Movie Statistics:

1.Akkadammai Ekkadabbai………..Flop———–0

2.Gokulam Lo Seeta…………………..Average——-50

3.Suswagathm……………………………Hit————-75

4.Toli Prema……………………………….Super Hit————-100

5.Tammudu……………………………….Super Hit————-100

6.Bhadri……………………………………..Hit————-75

7.Kushi………………………………………Super Hit——100

8.Johnny……………………………………Flop————0

9.Gudumbashankar…………………Flop————0

10.Balu…………………………………….Below Average———25

11.Bangaram…………………………..Flop————–0

12.Annavaram…………………………Below Average————25

13.Jalsa………………………………….Super Hit————100

14.Komaram Puli…………………..Flop—————0

15.Teenmar……………………………Average—50

Total Score———————————700

Average Score—————–700/15=46.67

Mahesh Babu Movies Statistics :

1.Rajakumarudu………………………..Average——–50

2.Yuvaraju………………………………….Flop————0

3.Vamsi…………………………………….Flop————–0

4.Murari……………………………………..Super Hit————-75

5.Takkari Donga……………………….Below Average-25

6.Bobby……………………………………….Flop————–0

7.Okkadu………………………………….Super Hit——100

8.Nijam…………………………………….Below Average–25

9.Naani…………………………………….Below Average————–25

10.Arjun…………………………………..Average———50

11.Athadu………………………….Super Hit———-100

12.Pokiri…………………………………Super Hit——–100

13.Sainikudu……………………………Flop—————0

14.Athidi………………………………..Flop————0

15.Khaleja……………………………..Average—————50

16.Dhookudu………………………….Hit—————75

Total Score———————————675

Average Score——————675/16=42.187

NTR Movies Statistics:

1.Ninnu Chudalani……..Below Average———-25

2.Student No.1……………. Super Hit——————–100

3.Subbu………………………Flop———————0

4.Aadi…………………………Super Hit————–100

5.Allari Ramudu…………Below Average———25

6.Naaga…………………….Flop———————–0

7.Simhadri…………………Super Hit————–100

8.Andhrawala…………….Flop———————0

9.Sambaa………………….Below Average———-25

10.Naa Alludu……………Flop———————-0

11.Narasimhudu……….Flop———————–0

12.Ashok…………………..Below Average———–25

13.Raakhi…………………….Average—————–50

14.Yamadonga…………Super Hit—————100

15.Kantri……………………Below Average—————–25

16.Adhurs…………………Hit—————–75

17.Brundavanam……..Hit———————–75

18.Sakthi………………….Flop———————–0

19.Oosaravelli…………Average——————50

Total score——————————-775

Average score—————–775/19=40.789

Observations:

According to the above stats, PawanKalyan stands as a hero with best hit ratio followed by Mahesh Babu in 2nd and Jr Ntr in 3rd place. (Average Score is taken because difference in number of movies NTR-19,Mahesh-16,Pavan-15).

NTR stands as the hero with most number of the movies.Because of high number hit:flop ratio slightly went down.

Interestingly ,all stars share equal number of Super hits in their respective accounts.

Pawan kalyan has 5 Flops, Mahesh and NTR have 6 flops each.

Disclaimer : All the calcluations are subjected to change with any hit or flop.The above calculations are based on the movie verdict at the boxoffice.Verdict is taken from official sources,Behindreels made no judgement in the movie verdict.

Source:Behind Reels

Director Selva Raghavan,who is shot to fame with the super hit movie “Aadavari Matalaki Arthalu verule” in telugu is famous for having affairs with the heroines who act in his movies. He was once in deep love with Sonia Agarwal, 7/G Brundavan Colony fame, whom he married after dating with her for few years. Later he had a crush upon Andrea,heroine of his movie “Yuganiki Okkadu’ .He had gone crazy for Andrea and even took divorce form his wife Sonia Agarwal.

Selva then married, Gitanjali who worked as his assistant director on July 3rd 2011. However, as per the Old saying “Kukka thoka Vankara” , Selva is not being loyal to his newly wedded wife who is soon going to be a mother, say gossip mills. As per the rumormongers, Selva Raghavan is trying his best to impress Richa Gangopadhyaya, who is currently acting in his directorial venture Mayakkam Enna.

Richa Gangopadhyaya is on cloud nine for bagging a film under Selva Raghavan’s direction. She is going gaga over his capabilities and is expecting him to give her a big break in Tamil cinema. If the rumors are to be believed, Selva is planning to rope her in his future ventures too.

Let us hope that these are just gossips and director selva will settle down with his second wife!!

Source:Behind Reels