Yashosagar (Ullasanga Utsahanga Fame) as Mr Premikudu

Yashosagar, the hero of ‘Ullasanga Utsahanga,’ after a gap of about two years, is going to come as Mr Premikudu. Soundarya Shreyasi ((daughter of Kannada Actress Jayamala) will be playing the lead female role.

Yashosagar as Mr Premikudu

Amruth Amarnath Arts banner is producing the film in the direction of N Mano Abhinav. BP Somu is producer.

Yashosagar as Mr Premikudu

The film was launched yesterday (23 May) in Hyderabad. Dr D Rama Naidu clapped for the first scene, while Tulasiram switched on the camera. Sukumar directed the first scene. Regular shooting of the film will begin from June 10.

Red Carpet Productions to Make a Couple of Films with Youngsters

Red Carpet Productions, a new film house is going to make its entry into T-Town very soon. The film banner planned for a couple of films – one with Varun Sandesh and Nani in lead roles in the direction of A Sushant Reddy (debutant), and the other with Nikhil in the direction of B Chinni Krishna (debutant).

Red Carpet Productions to Make a Couple of Films with Youngsters

Both the films are expected to go on sets very soon. Ravi Uppalapati will be presenting them.

Legendary telugu poet Veturi Sundararama Murthy passes away due to cardiac arrest

The legendary telugu poet Veturi Sundararama Murthy has died today due to cardiac arrest. He was ailing for sometime but today evening due to sudden cardiac arrest he was moved to corporate hospital where he died.

Veturi Sundararama Murthy passes away

He was born on 29 January 1936, in Kolluru near Tenali located in Guntur district in AP, in a Telugu Brahmin family. He started his career as journalist for prominent magazines like Andhra Patrika and Andhra Prabha before becoming a lyricist. While working as a journalist, Veturi got his first break in movies through Dr.K.Viswanath. Veturi wrote a large variety of songs ranging from classic poetry to the folk and mass ones. He is also the second lyricist from Telugu film industry to win the National Film Award for Best Lyrics for the song Raalipoye puvva neeku ragaalenduke from the Movie Maathrudevobhava. His love towards telugu made him return the national award as Telugu was not given the status of classic language by the Government of India.

Uday Kiran, Meera Jasmine’s Alladista: Story by Karunanidhi

Uday Kiran, Meera Jasmine starrer ‘Alladista’ is a bilingual (Telugu and Tamil) based on the story written by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi. The film is said to be an action-based romantic thriller set in the back drop of a forest.

Uday Kiran, Meera Jasmine’s Alladista

Bali Srirangam is director. Rohit, Chief of Manas Rushi Productions, is releasing the film in Telugu. It has now reached final stages of completion. Film will be hitting screens in June. Audio release is expected shortly.

Uday Kiran, Meera Jasmine’s Alladista

‘Alladista’ also has Rambha in a special role. Another attraction to the film is a special song on Lawrence and Lakshmi Rai. It is said that the Lawrence has not taken any remuneration for it.

Real Star Srihari as Bhairava

Visakha Talkies, the film banner that recently produced ‘Dasanna’ with Real Star Srihari is producing another film ‘Bhairava’ with him. Natti Kumar, the owner of Visakha Talkies is producer. The film will be directed by Poluri Srinivas Reddy. He worked as associated director for several films, one of which include ‘Gulabi.’

Real Star Srihari as Bhairava

‘Bhairava’ is going to be an action flick with a powerful storyline. Film shooting will begin from June 4. Makers of the film are planning to complete it in a single schedule by July end.

Real Star Srihari as Bhairava

Details of other cast members are is yet to be known. Crew includes Swamiji, Vijay – Story & Dialogues; Adusummilli Vijay Kumar – Photography; Vijay – Fights; Gowtham Raju – Editing; Jaladi Vijay Kumar – Production Controller.

Swathi with Ram Charan

Swathi, the actress who rose from small screen to big screen, acted with ‘Magadheera’ Ram Charan, not for a film but for a commercial advertisement. It is already known that Ram Charan is working as the brand ambassador for a mobile network.

Swathi with Ram Charan

Few ads have already come on him. Recently, another ad was shot on Ram Charan and Swathi. This the actress’ first commercial ad.

JD Chakravarthy and Shivaji Together

Surithalli Creations banner is producing a film with JD Chakravarthy and Shivaji in the lead roles. A prominent hero (name undisclosed) will be playing another key role.

JD Chakravarthy and Shivaji Together

The film will be directed by Veera Shankar. P B Trinad is producer. Regular shooting will begin from July.

Details of other cast and crew members are yet to be known.

SS Rajamouli to Direct Prince Mahesh

If sources are to be believed, this will certainly be an exciting news to movie lovers, especially Prince Mahesh’s fans. T-Town’s leading director SS Rajamouli and Prince Mahesh are going to team up. This seems to be a result of series of discussions between SS Rajamouli and Mahesh.

SS Rajamouli to Direct Prince Mahesh

Though the project has been finalized, it may take quite a long time for initiation as Raja Mouli is already engaged in Maryada Ramanna with Sunil and has another one with Prabhas. Likewise, Mahesh has a couple with Seenu Vytla and Surender Reddy along with the current film with Trivikram Sreenivas.

‘Chetilo Cheyyesi’ in Post Production Works

‘Chetilo Cheyyesi’ – the title suggests that it would be a love story. But, the director of the film says that more than a love story it is a youthful, family entertainer. Directed by Simhasri Midde (debutant), the film is produced by Srinu Kashyap on Nit Cap Media Banner.

Chetilo Cheyyesi

‘Chetilo Cheyyesi’ stars Abhishek, Prathista and Sonia in lead roles. The film has recently completed shooting. Post-production works are in progress.

Chetilo Cheyyesi

Film release is planned in June. Audio has been released recently. Sharath Babu, Kavitha, Surya, Raghunatha Reddy, Bangalore Padma, Potti Rambabu, Babloo and Jr Relangi played other key roles.

Vandemataram Srinivas Directed Badmaash Completes Shooting

Music director Vandemataram Srinivas’ directorial debut ‘Badmaash’ has recently completed shooting.

Badmaash Completes Shooting

Speaking about his first venture, Vandemataram Srinivas said “Badmaash is a youthful entertainer made as per the current trend. Hero’s character is a jovial one that is sure to be liked by all. We are planning to release the audio on 20th of this month and the film in June.”

Vandemataram Srinivas Directed Badmaash Completes Shooting

Starring debutants Naga Siddharth and Ektha as hero and heroine, the film is produced by Dr.G.Nagaiah on G.P.Siddarth Film Academy banner. Other star cast includes Chandra Mohan, Suman, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, Babu Mohan, M S Narayana, Venu Madhav, Bhagath and Manitha.

Brahmalokam to Yamalokam in Bangkok

Rajendra Prasad, Shivaji’s upcoming fun-filled comedy entertainer ‘Brahmalokam to Yamalokam’ has completed shooting. The film unit has recently shot a couple of songs on Shivaji and Sonia in Bangkok. With that shooting has come to end. Makers of the film are making efforts to release the audio by month end, and the film in June.

Brahmalokam to Yamalokam in Bangkok

Directed by Nageswara Rao Gollapati, ‘Brahmalokam to Yamalokam’ has comedy King Rajendra Prasad as Lord Brahma, Kalyani as Goddess Sarawathi, Arthi Agarwal as Goddess Rambha, and Shivaji and Sonia played the lead roles. It bears the tag line ‘via Bhoolokam.’

Brahmalokam to Yamalokam in Bangkok

The film is produced by B Venugopal and Roopesh D Gohil under Lucky Media Banner. Music is composed by MM Sri Lekha, lyrics are penned by Bhaskara Bhatla and Nagaphani Sharma and camera is handled by Vasu.

Other star cast includes Brahmanandam, Venu Madhav, Jayaprakash Reddy, Ali, M S Narayana, Vizag Baachi, Kondavalasa Lakshmanarao, Duvvasi Mohan, Chitram Seenu, Melkote, Gundu Hanumantha Rao, Jeeva, Telangana Sakuntala, Hema, Bhuvaneswari, Master Bharat, Pragathi and Apoorva.

Aunty Uncle Nandagopal

“Aunty Uncle Nandagopal – the name itself indicates that the film is a full-length comedy entertainer. It is going to be a completely different and variety movie to Vadde Naveen’s career” said DVK Nageswara Rao, the director of the film.

Aunty Uncle Nandagopal

Starring Vadde Naveen, Lakshana and Sadhika in the lead roles, “Aunty Uncle Nandagopal” is produced by C Gopala Krishna on Jaya Krishna Creations banner. The film co-stars almost all the star comedians. Music is composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. Currently, DTX mixing works are in progress. Filmmakers are planning to release it by the end of May.

Aunty Uncle Nandagopal

‘Aunty Uncle Nandagopal’ has Brahmanandam, Kota Sreenivasa Rao, Tanikella Bharani, Krishna Bhagawan, MS Narayana, Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam, Hema, Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao, Apoorva, Sana and Jhansi in important roles.

Manchu Vishnu’s New Film Launched

Popular actor Mohan Babu is producing a film with his elder son Manchu Vishnuvardhan on 24 Frames Factory Productions banner in the direction of Hemanth Madhukar. It was launched yesterday (16th May). Mohan Babu clapped for the first scene while Manchu Nirmala Devi switched on the camera; and K Raghavender Rao directed the first scene. Director Sreenu Vytla and hero Kalyan Ram handed over the script to Hemanth Madhukar.

Manchu Vishnu’s New Film Launched

Mani Sharma will be incharge of the music department while camera will be handled by S Gopal Reddy and editing by Gowtham Raju. Other cast and crew members are yet to be finalized.

K Vishwanath, Allari Naresh’s Film Title Subhapradam?

K Viswanath’s latest movie starring Allari Naresh and Manjari Fadnis in lead roles is closer to completion. The title ‘Subhapradam’ is under consideration for the film.

K Vishwanath, Allari Naresh’s Film Title Subhapradam?

It is produced by Hari Gopalakrishna and Sheela Neelthilak who made Vishwanath’s ‘Swarabhishekam’ earlier on Sri Rajeshwari Combines banner.

K Vishwanath, Allari Naresh’s Film Title Subhapradam?

Music is composed by Mani Sharma.

Karthi, Tamanna Starrer Awara to Hit Screens on May 21

Karthik Shivakumar, the actor who became well known to Telugu audience with the film ‘Yuganiki Okkadu,’ is now coming as ‘Awara.’ The film will be hitting screens on 21st May.

Karthi, Tamanna Starrer Awara to Hit Screens on May 21

It is the Telugu version of Tamil film ‘Paiyaa’ directed by N. Linguswamy, the director of ‘Pandem Kodi.’

Karthi, Tamanna Starrer Awara to Hit Screens on May 21

‘Awara’ is a romantic-action entertainer with Tamanna Bhatia in the lead female role. The film is produced by K. E.Gyanawel Raja on Studio Green Banner. Music is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography is done by Madhi and editing by Anthony Gonsalves.

Linguswamy to Direct a Film with Prince Mahesh?

It is known that Prince Mahesh is now working for a film with Trivikram. It is in the final stages of shooting. He has also agreed for another couple of films – one in the direction of Sreenu Vytla and the other with Sukumar.

Linguswamy to Direct a Film with Prince Mahesh?

The latest buzz is that Mahesh has given green signal for another movie.

Linguswamy to Direct a Film with Prince Mahesh?

Tamil director N Linguswamy, the director of Pandem Kodi will be directing it. More details about this new project are yet to be known.

B Gopal, Gopichand’s Film from June 7

It is already known that veteran director B Gopal is going to direct a film with Gopichand and Anushka in the lead roles. Nallamalupu Bujji, the producer of the blockbuster ‘Lakshyam’ is producing it on Lakshmi Narasimha Productions Banner.

B Gopal, Gopichand’s Film from June 7

Film shooting will start from June 7. Music will be composed by Mani Sharma while cinematography will be done by Rasool Ellore.

Mahatma Heroine Bhavana Injured on Sets

Bhavana, heroine of the films Mahatma, Hero, Ontari etc, got injured on the sets of her first Kannada film, Jackie. The actress was shooting for a bike-riding scene when the accident occurred on the Bangalore Highway.

Heroine Bhavana Injured on Sets

She suffered severe bruises on hands and legs. Doctors advised her to be at rest for a week.

RGV, Puri and Surya’s The Businessman

There would be no exaggeration in saying that no other filmmaker in Indian Cinema had handled the films on mafia stories so well as RGV. ‘Satya’ and ‘Company’ are two such films to support the statement. The ace filmmaker has once again chosen to make a film on the same theme, but this time the direction part will be handled by Puri Jagannath. The title ‘The Businessman’ has been finalized for the flick. It is going to be made in three languages – Hindi, Telugu and Tamil simultaneously.

RGV, Puri and Surya’s The Businessman

Another interesting thing about this big flick is that ‘Ghajini’ star Surya Sivakumar, who is now working for RGV’s ‘Rakta Charitra,’ will be starring in the leading role. The film is expected to go on floors in October.

Rajuvayya… Maha Rajuvayya – Film on YSR’s Life

Ganesh Lakshmi Srinivasa Arts is producing the film ‘Rajuvayya… Maha Rajuvayya’ based on the life of our former chief minister Y S Rajashekara Reddy. P Ramana Babu is director. P Ramana Babu and M Rama Krishna are producers.

Rajuvayya… Maha Rajuvayya – Film on YSR’s Life

First schedule of the film has been completed recently. A couple of songs and few scenes were shot in the schedule. Film unit has planned for the second schedule from the third week of May in Kurnool, Pulivendula and Guntur regions. Filmmakers are planning to complete and release the film in July on YSR’s Birthday.

Rajuvayya… Maha Rajuvayya – Film on YSR’s Life

Ratna Rao is playing the role of YSR in the film while Ranganath is playing YS Raja Reddy role. Films other star cast includes Ramjagan, Jackie, Subbarai Sharma, Raalla Palli, Vahini, Shoba, Rama Krishna and Guntur Nageswara Rao.

Crew: Music – Arjun; Lyrics – Bhaskara Batla, JK Bharavi, Rani Pulomadevi, Lokesh, Veerendra and Photography – Anand Sri Ram.

Mahesh, Trivikram’s Film Shoot in Pune

Prince Mahesh and Trivikram’s upcoming film (second one in their combination after Athadu) seems to have reached the final stages of completion. Film unit will shoot few important scenes in a village near Pune from tomorrow (May 15). With that, the talkie part will be completed. Then the film will be left with four songs. Title of the film is yet to be finalized.

Mahesh, Trivikram’s Film Shoot in Pune

Reigning actress Anushka is playing the lead female role. She is pairing for the first time with Prince Mahesh.

Singanamala Ramesh is producing the film on Kanakaratna Movies banner. Film’s other star cast includes Prakash Raj, Brahmanandam, M S Narayana, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, Tanikella Bharani, Shafi, Sunil Sharma, Sudha and Sri Ranjani.

Director Surender Reddy to Get into Marital Bond on May 28

The films ‘Athanokkade’,‘Ashok’ and ‘Athithi’ have established him as a talented director, but the recent blockbuster ‘Kick’ pushed him into the pool of top-rated directors in T-Town. After bagging such a huge success, young and talented director Surender Reddy, is now getting ready to enter into the marital bond.

Director Surender Reddy Marriage on May 28

The marriage will be held in the early hours of May 28 at Shilpa Kala Vedika, Hyderabad. Many prominent people from T-Town are expected to attend the wedding.

RGV to Focus on the Working of Police Department

Maverick filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who is now engaged in his ambitious project ‘Rakta Charitra’, is planning for a film titled ‘Department’ that will be based on the working of the Police Department in the country.

RGV to Focus on the Working of Police Department

The ace director already has another ultra-ambitious project – a 3-D film ‘Samurai’ for completion after Rakta Charitra. After these two films, RGV may take up ‘Department,’ which will be an expose on the working of the law force within the country. The film is said to cover everything from encounter killings, to mafia dealings to terror links etc.

Dialogue King Sai Kumar’s Son Adi to Debut

Dialogue and dubbing King Sai Kumar’s son Adi is going to make his debut as hero. K Vijaya Bhasker, the director who introduced Tarun with Nuvve Kavali, is going to introuduce Adi with his new film.

Dialogue King Sai Kumar’s Son Adi to Debut

K Achi Reddy will be producing the film under his newly founded Max India productions banner. Regular shooting of the film will begin in July.

Surya, Murugadoss’ New Film to Begin Tomorrow

Surya and Murugadoss – the star and the director of the sensational hit ‘Ghajini’ are going to team up again. The second film is scheduled for launch tomorrow (15th May) in Chennai.

Surya, Murugadoss’ New Film to Begin Tomorrow

Udayanidhi Stalin is producing it under Red Giant Movies banner. The film will be made in Tamil and Telugu simultaneously. Shruti Haasan will be starring opposite Surya in the film. This will be her debut in Tamil.

Aakash starrer Aaha Entha Andam Release on May 14

Aaha Entha Andam starring Aakash and Nicole in the lead roles is an action-based romantic entertainer directed by T M Jayamurugan and produced by M V Ramaswamy. Film is scheduled for release tomorrow (14th May).

Aaha Entha Andam Release on May 14

Ramaraju, Subbaraju and Ashish Vidyarthi played key roles in the film. Music is composed by Jeevan Thomas.

Junior NTR and Boyapati Seenu to Team up for a Big Flick

A bigger one with Babai and now looking for even more bigger one with abbabi. Director Boyapati Seenu, who directed Balakrishna’s recent hit ‘Simha,’ is now preparing for another bigger flick with Junior NTR.

Junior NTR and Boyapati Seenu to Team up for a Big Flick

Renowned producer K S Rama Rao is going to produce the film with a big budget under Creative Commercials banner, the film house that produced many hit films. Other details of the film are yet to be known.

Trivikram to Direct Pawan kalyan again

Trivikram Srinivas, the writer-turned director, who earlier directed the blockbuster ‘Jalsa’ with Pawan Kalyan, is going to direct him for the second time.

Trivikram to Direct Pawan kalyan again

BVNS Prasad is producing the film under Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra banner.

Balakrishna, Poori Jagannath’s Film Launch on May 20

Balakrishna’s new film in the direction of Puri Jagannath is scheduled for Launch on May 20. Bellamkonda Suresh is producing the film under Sai Ganesh Productions banner.

Balakrishna, Poori Jagannath’s Film Launch on May 20

It is said that the film would be an action-packed entertainer but in typical Puri’s sytle. Other details are yet to be known.

Dasari’s Young India on May 15: Curtain Raiser on 14

Darsakaratna Dasari Narayana Rao’s 149th film has come closer to completion. Makers of the film are planning to release it on May 15.

Dasari’s Young India on May 15

81 new artists are being introduced to Telugu Cinema with the film. In this regard, filmmakers are organizing a curtain raiser on May 14. Mohan Babu will introduce the new artists while Murali Mohan, the president of Movie Artist Associaiton (MAA) will welcome them.

Dasari’s Young India on May 15

Dasari Narayana Rao and various other prominent people from Telugu Cinema will grace the occasion.

Sequel to Mega Star’s Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari

Mega Star Chiranjeevi’s all time favourite film ‘Jagadekaveerudu Athilokasundari’ directed by K Raghavender Rao and produced by C Aswini Dutt on Vyjayanthi Movies Banner is regarded as one of the greatest classics of Telugu Cinema. The film has completed two decades on May 9.

Sequel to Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari

Speaking on the occasion, producer C Aswini Dutt said “We are now planning for a sequel to this mega hit on Vyjayanthi Movies Banner. Shooting will begin in February. We will disclose the details of the sequel in January 2011.”

Director K Vijay Bhaskar’s New Film

K Achi Reddy, the producer of hit films like Rajendrudu Gajendrudu, Mayalodu, Yamaleela, Vinodam etc. on Manisha Films Banner, has recently founded Max India productions banner. The film house’s first film will be directed by K Vijay Bhaskar, the director of blockbusters like Jai Chiranjeeva, Malleeswari,Nuvve Kavali, Nuvvu Naku Nachav, Manmadhudu and Swayam Varam.

Director K Vijay Bhaskar’s New Film

Speaking about the first film under his new production banner, K Achi Reddy said “The film will be based on a good storyline that will be liked by all. We are introducing a new hero – Adi with the film. Regular shooting of the film will begin in July. We will soon disclose other details.

Sword and Shield of Magadheera on Auction

“Auctioning the articles and costumes used by the film stars has been in practice in Hollywood and Bollywood from quite a long time. In Tollywood, we began this practice with the film ‘Adurs.’ Now, we had put the sword and shield used by Ram Charan in his mega hit “Magadheera” on auction. The funds collected in this way will be used for the aid of poor artists” said Murali Mohan, the president of Movie Artists Association.

Sword and Shield of Magadheera on Auction

Speaking to the media on Friday, Murali Mohan said the entire process will be conducted through Maastars.com till 16th of this month. Bidders can bid for sword and shield jointly or separately. The highest bidder will be given the articles by 20th of this month. The entire film unit will be taking part in this programme.

Sukumar to direct Prince Mahesh

Prince Mahesh’s fans now have a lot to cheer. Though he kept away from the silver screen from over two and half years, he is now willing to do more films. He had already agreed to work for two films – one in the direction of Sreenu Vytla and the other ‘Mr. Perfect’ that will be directed by Surender Reddy.

Sukumar to direct Prince Mahesh

The latest news is that he had also agreed to do a film in the direction of Sukumar, the director of super hit films ‘Arya’ and ‘Arya 2.’ 14 Reels entertainment banner is producing the film. More details are yet to be known.

Prince Mahesh is currently working Trivikram Sreenivas film that is yet to be titled.

Super Cowboy Coming Tomorrow

Lawrence Raghavendra’s ‘Super Cowboy’ (Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam in Tamil) will be hitting screens tomorrow. The film is an action-based, romantic, comedy entertainer directed by Shimbu Devan. With a massive budget of about 20 crores, it is produced by Kalpathi S Aghoram, Kalpathi S Ramesh and Kalpathi S Ganesh under the banner of SGS Entertainments. Dammulapati Srinivas Rao is presenting it in Telugu.

Super Cowboy Coming Tomorrow

‘Super Cowboy’ has Lakshmi Rai, Padma Priya and Sandhya in the female lead roles. Dialogue king Saikumar played a key role. Other star cast includes Nazar, Manorama, Senthil, Mouli, Delhi Ganesh and Ramesh Khanna.

Super Cowboy Coming Tomorrow

Crew includes: lyrics – Vanamali, dialogues – Sri Rama Krishna, ,music – G V Prakash, art – T Muthu Raj, editing – Raja Mohammad, fights – Selva, choreography – Lawrence, Siva Shankar and Sridhar, and audiography – Lakshmi Narayana.

Puri Jagannadh to Direct Balakrishna

Sai Ganesh Productions banner, the film that produced ‘Chennakesava Reddy’ and ‘Lakshmi Narasimha’ with Balakrishna in the past, is going to produce another film with him.

Puri Jagannadh to Direct Balakrishna

It will be directed by Puri Jagannadh. Bellamkonda Suresh is producer.

Puri Jagannadh to Direct Balakrishna

Other details of the film are yet to be known.