February gets crowded

With the ‘supposed’ Pongal releases being pushed to February, Tollywood box office is getting crowded in that month. Five notable films have been confirmed for release in February and we could expect more to join the list in coming days.

Raviteja’s Nippu will be released on February 2nd and Balakrishna’s Adhinayakudu is slated for release on Feb 17. Sunil’s Poola Rangadu will come in between these films. Also Manoj’s Mr. Nokia and Sekhar Kammula’s Life is Beautiful are gearing up for February release.

When February is getting extremely crowded, January will only witness two big films. Except for Businessman and Bodyguard, none of the other January releases have the spice.

With the ‘supposed’ Pongal releases being pushed to February, Tollywood box office is getting crowded in that month. Five notable films have been confirmed for release in February and we could expect more to join the list in coming days.

Raviteja’s Nippu will be released on February 2nd and Balakrishna’s Adhinayakudu is slated for release on Feb 17. Sunil’s Poola Rangadu will come in between these films. Also Manoj’s Mr. Nokia and Sekhar Kammula’s Life is Beautiful are gearing up for February release.

When February is getting extremely crowded, January will only witness two big films. Except for Businessman and Bodyguard, none of the other January releases have the spice.

Pooja to stay away from BB finale

Veteran actor Kabir Bedi’s daughter, Pooja Bedi who was an ex-contestant on the reality show Bigg Boss is now refrained from attending the grand finale of the reality show. ‘Have been informed by channel that I'm not to attend finale, despite it being mandatory in my contract! Wonder why! Any guesses?’ disturbed Pooja posted on micro-blogging site Twitter.

However, the actor claims that the makers of the show had approached her to perform at the grand finale of the show, which she readily accepted. If sources are to be believed, Pooja is a new entrant in the bad books of show’s host, Salman Khan. Apparently, Pooja accused the show of being partial towards Mahek Chahal as she is his favorite and close to Salman. This allegation has not gone too well with the ‘Bodyguard’ star and it is estimated that Salman is the reason behind keeping Pooja away from the grand finale.

Veteran actor Kabir Bedi’s daughter, Pooja Bedi who was an ex-contestant on the reality show Bigg Boss is now refrained from attending the grand finale of the reality show. ‘Have been informed by channel that I'm not to attend finale, despite it being mandatory in my contract! Wonder why! Any guesses?’ disturbed Pooja posted on micro-blogging site Twitter.

However, the actor claims that the makers of the show had approached her to perform at the grand finale of the show, which she readily accepted. If sources are to be believed, Pooja is a new entrant in the bad books of show’s host, Salman Khan. Apparently, Pooja accused the show of being partial towards Mahek Chahal as she is his favorite and close to Salman. This allegation has not gone too well with the ‘Bodyguard’ star and it is estimated that Salman is the reason behind keeping Pooja away from the grand finale.

Ajmal, Radhika Apte in Rudran’s Vettriselvan

After making his mark doing a negative role in Ko, Ajmal will be seen playing a good in debutant filmmaker Rudran's Vettriselvan. Radhika Apte, who acted in Rakthacharithiram, is also in the cast.

Rudran says, 'It’s the story of three people who don’t get the approval of the society. While Ajmal plays a student, reality show winner Sherif plays a dancer. Singer Mano, after Singaravelan, will be playing a prominent character (that of a professor) in this film.'

'Mani Sharma will be composing the scores and Kishore (of Aadukalam fame) has been roped in as the editor,' he says.

After making his mark doing a negative role in Ko, Ajmal will be seen playing a good in debutant filmmaker Rudran's Vettriselvan. Radhika Apte, who acted in Rakthacharithiram, is also in the cast.

Rudran says, 'It’s the story of three people who don’t get the approval of the society. While Ajmal plays a student, reality show winner Sherif plays a dancer. Singer Mano, after Singaravelan, will be playing a prominent character (that of a professor) in this film.'

'Mani Sharma will be composing the scores and Kishore (of Aadukalam fame) has been roped in as the editor,' he says.

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'Barfee' crew moved by Ranbir, Ileana emotional act

Rockstar" Ranbir Kapoor and Telugu star Ileana D'Cruz are believed to have delivered such an emotional performance in Anurag Basu's much-awaited "Barfee" that it left many crew members teary-eyed.

If a source from the sets is to be believed, "certain emotional scenes between Ranbir and Ileana were so intense and beautifully performed that they left many of us and other members of the crew in tears".

"We would all end up not engaging in too much conversation with each other even after the scene would be completed as we would need some quiet alone time to get out of that emotional zone," added the production insider.

Ileana is a popular name in the southern industry with films like "Pokiri", "Jalsa" and "Kick". "Barfee" also features Priyanka Chopra.

The film promises to be a powerhouse of strong performances with Ranbir playing a deaf and dumb character, Ileana's character of a translator that spans about 50 years and Priyanka playing the role of an autistic girl.

A UTV Motion Pictures production, the movie is expected to release mid-2012.

Rockstar" Ranbir Kapoor and Telugu star Ileana D'Cruz are believed to have delivered such an emotional performance in Anurag Basu's much-awaited "Barfee" that it left many crew members teary-eyed.

If a source from the sets is to be believed, "certain emotional scenes between Ranbir and Ileana were so intense and beautifully performed that they left many of us and other members of the crew in tears".

"We would all end up not engaging in too much conversation with each other even after the scene would be completed as we would need some quiet alone time to get out of that emotional zone," added the production insider.

Ileana is a popular name in the southern industry with films like "Pokiri", "Jalsa" and "Kick". "Barfee" also features Priyanka Chopra.

The film promises to be a powerhouse of strong performances with Ranbir playing a deaf and dumb character, Ileana's character of a translator that spans about 50 years and Priyanka playing the role of an autistic girl.

A UTV Motion Pictures production, the movie is expected to release mid-2012.

Businessman certified A by the Censors!

Mahesh Babu’s Pongal movie Businessman completed censor formalities and has been awarded A certificate. Only six minor cuts were suggested by the Censor board members for which the film’s unit agreed upon.

Everything is clear for Businessman’s release on Jan 11. This will be the biggest ever release for a Telugu film in history. Businessman is going to release in highest number of screens in overseas too. Premiers will be conducted on 10th night in overseas and there should be few premieres in India also.

Businessman is targeting biggest ever opening for a Telugu film and it has every chance to do it unless it is pretty bad or face tough competition from Bodyguard.

Mahesh Babu’s Pongal movie Businessman completed censor formalities and has been awarded A certificate. Only six minor cuts were suggested by the Censor board members for which the film’s unit agreed upon.

Everything is clear for Businessman’s release on Jan 11. This will be the biggest ever release for a Telugu film in history. Businessman is going to release in highest number of screens in overseas too. Premiers will be conducted on 10th night in overseas and there should be few premieres in India also.

Businessman is targeting biggest ever opening for a Telugu film and it has every chance to do it unless it is pretty bad or face tough competition from Bodyguard.

Is Jeeva’s next heroine Trisha?

Trisha Krishnan has made a strong come back into Tamil films with Vishal’s Samaran directed by Thiru and now there is a buzz in tinsel town that Trisha is pairing opposite to the happening star Jeeva for the movie directed by Vaamanan director Ahmed.

Vaamanan director Ahmed opines Jeeva and Trisha would make a sizzling couple on screen and the director is keeping his fingers crossed for Trisha. Harris Jayraj is composing the music for the movie. The yet-to-be titled movie is touted to be a light and soapy love story.

The film is said to hit the floors from February. As the most happening actor Jeeva is currently working for his forthcoming venture Mugamoodi in the direction of Mysskin with Pooja Hedge as Jeeva’s love interest.

Trisha Krishnan has made a strong come back into Tamil films with Vishal’s Samaran directed by Thiru and now there is a buzz in tinsel town that Trisha is pairing opposite to the happening star Jeeva for the movie directed by Vaamanan director Ahmed.

Vaamanan director Ahmed opines Jeeva and Trisha would make a sizzling couple on screen and the director is keeping his fingers crossed for Trisha. Harris Jayraj is composing the music for the movie. The yet-to-be titled movie is touted to be a light and soapy love story.

The film is said to hit the floors from February. As the most happening actor Jeeva is currently working for his forthcoming venture Mugamoodi in the direction of Mysskin with Pooja Hedge as Jeeva’s love interest.

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Isha Sharvani dances with Surya in Matraan

Isha Sharvani who was rumored to marry cricketer Zaheer Khan is making some ripples in Kollywood.

After doing a dance sequence for Surya starrer 7 aum arivu's audio launch in Chennai, she has now got the opportunity to work with Surya himself in an upcoming movie.

Sources suggest that Isha Sharvani has done a song with Surya in the KV Anand's Matraan, which has Kajal Agarwal playing the female lead.

Isha Sharvani known for her brilliant flexible dance moves has worked in the Hindi movie Kisna and Luck By Chance. She in fact is most known for her advertisement, where she showcases her dance moves with none other the dancing star Hrithik Roshan, before working on Luck By Chance.

She wowed the audience with her graceful dance moves at the Audio Launch function of "7Aum Arivu".

A source says, "A song, featuring Surya, Kajal Agarwal and Isha Sharvani, was picturized in the city recently. A lavish set worth more than a crore was erected as a backdrop for this number in a well-known studio in Chennai. Isha flew down to the city to shoot for this song, and director K V Anand was quite impressed with her."

Isha is also said to be working in Kamal Haasan's Viswaroopam.

Isha Sharvani who was rumored to marry cricketer Zaheer Khan is making some ripples in Kollywood.

After doing a dance sequence for Surya starrer 7 aum arivu's audio launch in Chennai, she has now got the opportunity to work with Surya himself in an upcoming movie.

Sources suggest that Isha Sharvani has done a song with Surya in the KV Anand's Matraan, which has Kajal Agarwal playing the female lead.

Isha Sharvani known for her brilliant flexible dance moves has worked in the Hindi movie Kisna and Luck By Chance. She in fact is most known for her advertisement, where she showcases her dance moves with none other the dancing star Hrithik Roshan, before working on Luck By Chance.

She wowed the audience with her graceful dance moves at the Audio Launch function of "7Aum Arivu".

A source says, "A song, featuring Surya, Kajal Agarwal and Isha Sharvani, was picturized in the city recently. A lavish set worth more than a crore was erected as a backdrop for this number in a well-known studio in Chennai. Isha flew down to the city to shoot for this song, and director K V Anand was quite impressed with her."

Isha is also said to be working in Kamal Haasan's Viswaroopam.

Katrina Kaif stays away from Tollywood

Bollywood top heroine Katrina Kaif starred in two Telugu films at the beginning of her career. After Malliswari and Allari Pidugu she found stardom in Bollywood and stayed away from south cinema. Efforts are on to bring her to South yet again, but the actress has been denying all.

Recently a big production house, that is making a film with one of the superstars of Telugu cinema, tried to rope her in for an item song. They have offered her more than a crore to do that song, but Katrina said firm no to do an item song in a Telugu film.

Even Tamil producers have been trying their best to rope the country’s best heroine in some or the other role, but Katrina doesn’t want to get away from Bollywood at this juncture. Her craze has further increased after the super success of Chikni Chameli song from Agneepath.

Bollywood top heroine Katrina Kaif starred in two Telugu films at the beginning of her career. After Malliswari and Allari Pidugu she found stardom in Bollywood and stayed away from south cinema. Efforts are on to bring her to South yet again, but the actress has been denying all.

Recently a big production house, that is making a film with one of the superstars of Telugu cinema, tried to rope her in for an item song. They have offered her more than a crore to do that song, but Katrina said firm no to do an item song in a Telugu film.

Even Tamil producers have been trying their best to rope the country’s best heroine in some or the other role, but Katrina doesn’t want to get away from Bollywood at this juncture. Her craze has further increased after the super success of Chikni Chameli song from Agneepath.

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Deepika Padukone goes retro

Deepika Padukone rocked the nation with her simplistic and vibrant avatar in her debut film ‘Om Shanti Om’ where she personified the story of an actress from the golden era of 1970’s. She was well accepted and welcomed by the industry as despite of being a supermodel before, she very convincingly portrayed the character in the film where she starred opposite Shah Rukh khan.

Her style and charisma had floored everyone then and she was the one who revised the 70’s fashion statement and got them back in the scheme of things. Post that she did various films but none got her the kind of praise which she had received for her debut flick. And now the dimpled actress Deepika will soon yet again revive the same image in Ganesh Hegde’s next music album that will be out soon. She will be seen in a vibrant colorful avatar which is inspired from the retro era.

So all you Deepika Padukone fans get set to witness the retro magic yet again.

Deepika Padukone rocked the nation with her simplistic and vibrant avatar in her debut film ‘Om Shanti Om’ where she personified the story of an actress from the golden era of 1970’s. She was well accepted and welcomed by the industry as despite of being a supermodel before, she very convincingly portrayed the character in the film where she starred opposite Shah Rukh khan.

Her style and charisma had floored everyone then and she was the one who revised the 70’s fashion statement and got them back in the scheme of things. Post that she did various films but none got her the kind of praise which she had received for her debut flick. And now the dimpled actress Deepika will soon yet again revive the same image in Ganesh Hegde’s next music album that will be out soon. She will be seen in a vibrant colorful avatar which is inspired from the retro era.

So all you Deepika Padukone fans get set to witness the retro magic yet again.

Sonakshi gets bold with Ranveer

Sonakshi Sinha got a thunderous debut in ‘Dabangg’ regardless of her village girl image and minimal skin show. She went on to sign some mega films opposite some of the biggest stars without violating her self imposed ‘no exposure’ condition. But however when she recently began shooting for her next film ‘Lootera’, her inhibitions had gone for a toss. The actress had to shoot a romantic sequence with her co-star Ranveer Singh. She has shot for the intimate love making scenes with Ranveer with whom she has even been linked briefly.

The film shows the on-screen couple truly, deeply and madly in love with each other. And if that’s the requirement of the script, the cast had to obviously exemplify the drama and guess what the two decided to do it without any hesitation. Reportedly the scene was shot last week and if sources are to be believed the two were extremely comfortable in doing the intimate scene. While Ranveer has done such scenes in his previous two films, it was a first of its kind for Sonakshi Sinha who had shunned such offers in past but made an exception for Ranveer.

Sonakshi Sinha got a thunderous debut in ‘Dabangg’ regardless of her village girl image and minimal skin show. She went on to sign some mega films opposite some of the biggest stars without violating her self imposed ‘no exposure’ condition. But however when she recently began shooting for her next film ‘Lootera’, her inhibitions had gone for a toss. The actress had to shoot a romantic sequence with her co-star Ranveer Singh. She has shot for the intimate love making scenes with Ranveer with whom she has even been linked briefly.

The film shows the on-screen couple truly, deeply and madly in love with each other. And if that’s the requirement of the script, the cast had to obviously exemplify the drama and guess what the two decided to do it without any hesitation. Reportedly the scene was shot last week and if sources are to be believed the two were extremely comfortable in doing the intimate scene. While Ranveer has done such scenes in his previous two films, it was a first of its kind for Sonakshi Sinha who had shunned such offers in past but made an exception for Ranveer.

Rajinikanth to repeat Chandramukhi magic

Rajini is soon to commence his next project Kochadaiyaan, which is directed by Soundarya Ashwin and now the superstar has opted to work in yet another film, which will be made by veteran P Vasu.

Sources from tinsel town inform us that Rajini is considering working on a quick film with Vasu after he completes the 3D flick Kochadaiyaan.

He has given 30 days of call sheet for this untitled film. Sources say that Sivaji Films, the producers of the mega blockbuster Chandramukhi.

Rajini is soon to commence his next project Kochadaiyaan, which is directed by Soundarya Ashwin and now the superstar has opted to work in yet another film, which will be made by veteran P Vasu.

Sources from tinsel town inform us that Rajini is considering working on a quick film with Vasu after he completes the 3D flick Kochadaiyaan.

He has given 30 days of call sheet for this untitled film. Sources say that Sivaji Films, the producers of the mega blockbuster Chandramukhi.