Photography helps my thoughts: Allu Arjun Tuesday, July 31, 2007 | PV
Besides acting in films, Arjun is deeply passionate about photography. He is particularly fond of still photography. Taking pictures is something he has been doing for many years now. I find it very hard to talk about my relationships…thats where the photography in me surfaces. It helps me to exteriorize my thoughts, Arjun adds that he takes photos only for himself and has no intention of publishing them or even showing them to anyone. On the movie front, Arjun is extremely excited about being part of the forthcoming Dil Rajus Film directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar.
Krishna Vamsi joined as a light man Tuesday, July 31, 2007 | PV
Director Krishna Vamsi hails from Tadepalli Gudem and used to get glued to films since his childhood. He frequently used to watch all the films those were released in his home village, Tanuku, Elugu, Rajahmundry and all. He learnt a lot in the matter of screenplay. His desire was to go to Madras and become a director. But his father aspired to make his son an IAS officer. But Krishna Vamsi was against to that. He went to Madras , joined as a light man in a production house and slowly emerged as Assistant Director and then as Director.
Chiranjeevi's Shankar dada Zindabad on the top Tuesday, July 31, 2007 | PV
1. Shankardada Zindabad: The film made great opening collections like any other Chiranjeevis movie in all the centers. The talk of the film has come out as class. The masses are not that happy with this film and we have to see how far family audiences patronize it. As on date the film sits on position-1 in the Toppers list of the week. 2. Lakshyam: The film is still standing on its stand in position-2 unaltered. The collections o the film is pretty good but affected by the release of Shankardada Zindabad this week. Gopichand and Jagapathi Babus combination with Anushka factor clearly worked well for the film and it is in position-2 of the toppers list of the week. 3. Shivaji: The collections of this film were dropped drastically but still holding the box office in its own way. The mush hyped film is surviving only for the hype that it created before its release. Rajni factor is the only thing that is holding it in theaters even now. The film sits in position-3 of Toppers list of the week. 4. Toss: The collections of the film have come down and in many centers it is making only 35 percent of collections. Priyadarashini Rams style of making a film fast screenplay gave a different look for it. Upendra is the only salable factor among masses for this film. But weak narration made the film weak on a whole. The film sits on position-4 of the toppers list of the week. 5. Dubai Seenu: Although the collections of the film have come down, it is sustaining on the verge of toppers list of the week. Ravi Teja and Nayantara paired up in this film and Sreenu Vaitlas direction with comedy mixed with action made the film successful. It sits in position-5 of the toppers list of the week.
Maoists blow up railway signal system Monday, July 30, 2007 | MP
Kuneru (AP), July 29 (ANI): Maoists on Sunday blew up a railway signal system in Vijayanagaram, damaging property worth rupees three million. About 20 Maoists, including five women, blew up the cabin at Kuneru railway station in Vijayanagaram, where signalling system was installed. The Maoists also set on fire the records of the railway station. "They were 15 to 20, out of whom five were women. They took control of the station. They set all the records on the fire and blew up the signalling system," said Trimurti, Station Master. Maoist left a note pasted on the wall of the railway station demanding their leader Dharma alias Bhupati, who was arrested on July 23 by Andhra Police, should be presented before a court immediately. Maoists operate in 13 of 29 states along the "red corridor", referring to a stretch from the Indo-Nepal border to the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. According to Home Ministry, 76 districts in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Maharashtra, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal are 'badly affected by Maoist violence'. (ANI)
Left parties observe shutdown in Andhra’s Khammam district Monday, July 30, 2007 | MP
Hyderabad/Khammam, July 29 (ANI): The Left parties are observing a day long shutdown in Khammam district of the state today to register their protest against the police firing on a protesting crowd, which claimed eight lives on Saturday.
Some Left leaders are expected to visit the district to take stock of the situation, even as the police have imposed prohibitory orders in the wake of the shutdown.
Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) are also likely to support the bandh. The State Government has already ordered an enquiry into the incident.
Eight persons were killed and several others injured in police firing at Mudigonda village in Khammam district of Andhra Pradesh after a protest rally of Left parties against the State Government’s land policy turned violent.
Protestors in the village started pelting stones on police, who retaliated first with a baton charge, and then with firing on the 1000-strong mob.
The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) condemned the police firing, and called upon all its units across the country to protest against the “brutal police action.”
It said that the “genuine demands” of the people for house sites and land could not be suppressed by such “brutal display of force.”
The CPI (M) said in a statement that police resorted to “brutal” firing on people participating in a “peaceful rasta roko” as part of the bandh to protest police repression and the refusal of the government to concede their “genuine demands.”
The CPI (M), CPI and 195 mass organisations have been conducting a movement for house sites and land for the poor, since May 2 this year.
“Instead of discussing and settling the issues, the Congress government in Andhra Pradesh resorted to brutal attacks against the people. Hundreds of people were seriously injured in police lathicharges in different parts of the state and thousands were sent to jail,” the party said.
The Congress Government had promised distribution of surplus land to the landless poor. The state has so far distributed about 450,000 acres of land to about 300,000 beneficiaries. (ANI)
Andhra shutdown turns violent: Seven killed in police firing Monday, July 30, 2007 | MP
Hyderabad, July 28 (ANI): At least seven persons have been killed and several others injured in police firing on Saturday in Khammam District in Andhra Pradesh after a protest rally of Left parties against the State Government’s land policy turned violent.
Protestors in Modugonda Village started pelting stones on police, who retaliated first with a baton charge, and then with firing on the 1000-strong mob.
The injured have been admitted to the District hospital. The State Government has already ordered an enquiry into the incident.
The day-long shutdown which is also being supported by the opposition Telegu Desam Party (TDP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) brought the entire State to a standstill.
Rail services were hit with protestors putting blockades on rail-tracks. Several express trains passing through the State were stopped at various places.
Bus services were also disrupted with reports of over 25 buses being damaged by angry mobs in various districts of the State.
Roads were deserted and business and shops remained closed, as activists of TDP took to the streets in Hyderabad, carrying placards.
"After the Y S Rajashekhar Government completed three years, it has given big companies like Reliance ten acres of land. What is the need for Rajashekhar Government to give ten acres to Infosys? This government is trying to sell land to earn profit," said senior BJP leader, Bhandaru Datatreya, who also accused the State Government of not distributing the land to the poor.
Opposition parties have been demanding that the government set up an independent body to oversee the land distribution process.
On Friday, the State Government held three rounds of talks with Left leaders to find an amicable solution, but failed to break the deadlock.
The Congress Government had promised distribution of surplus land to the landless poor. The state has so far distributed about 450,000 acres of land to about 300,000 beneficiaries. (ANI)
Simran to act with Krishna Bhagawan in John Appa Rao 40 Plus Saturday, July 28, 2007 | PV
Mandira Bedi and Mallika Sherawat appear to be 'showing back for Telugu film industry but bagging offers form other industries. Mandira is known as the TV artiste and most popular as Cricket Commentator. This damsel also posed on the cover page of Maxim showing the glory of her underwear! She got an offer to act in the film John Appa Rao 40 Plus beside Krishna Bhagawan. But later she skipped the offer saying non availability of calls sheets as a reason. The same offer was taken over by Simran. But Mandira accepted a role beside Suresh Gopi in the remake of old Hollywood classic Casablanca of Humphrey Bogart. Earlier she also acted with Simbhu in Manmadha.
NTR used voice for a song in Yama Donga Saturday, July 28, 2007 | PV
Chiranjeevi's Shankardada Zindabad is released and the multi stars affect in the film pleased many. Same is the case with Yamadonga where there is multi star factor with Mohan Babu, Mamatha Mohan Das, Rambha, Khushboo, Priyamani, Preeti Jingiani and others.Chiranjeevi used his voice in a song in Shankardada Zindabad and NTR used his voice for a song in Yama Donga. Chiranjeevi turned slimmer than before for Shankardada Zindabad. NTRs look is need less to describe. He reduced 26.5 kgs on a whole. Music director Devi Sri Prasad scored third time for Mega Stars film with SDZ. MM Keeravani also scored third film with NTR with Yama Donga.
Shankerdada Zindabad Saturday, July 28, 2007 | PV
Music: Devi Sri Prasad. Cinematography: Chota K. Naidu. Direction: Prabhudeva. Cast: Chiranjeevi, Srikanth, Karishma Kotak, Pawan Kalyan, Sada, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Allu Arjun (guest), Ravi Teja (guest), Kanta Rao, Rohit, Shayaji Shinde, Yana Gupta and others. Dialogue: Paruchoori Brothers > It is a life time character for Chiranjeevi like it was for Sanjay Dutt, who caught the imagination of the entire nation simply playing that powerful message oriented role. But Chiranjeevis mega star image subdues a bit of that impact. But he manages it well and tried his best to look different from all the characters he played earlier. Srikanths role is like that of a side kick a la Shankar Dada MBBS. But an actors image, he built for himself playing some roles high pitch drama helped him keep to this positive image. He displays good time sense in dialogue delivery. And his role in this film weighs more than what he played in the previous film. Sayaji Shinde makes his role and dialogue delivery no different from other films. Others in the cast just managed themselves. Sada too appeared in a brief role. Raviteja, Allu Arjun, Prabhudeva and Nagendra Babu too add to the histrionic line, only to lend star cast glamour to gain at box office. Nagu Babu too lends his part in a brief role, adding credit to the film that all the three brothers and also their nephew Allu Arjun, a hot name these days, together appeared in one film. Music composer Devisri Prasad makes his presence also felt in the song he composed on Hyderabad Good Morning Hyderabad.
Hyderabad, July 25 (ANI): Satyam Computers General Managaer Vedula Satyanarayana was rescued by Andhra Police from Andhra Pradesh's Warrangal District, a day after he was kidnapped by unknown people.
On Tuesday,Satyanarayana (40) went missing after dropping his two daughtrers - Diksha (6 years) and Rishita (4) - at Geetanjali Devashray School at Sarojini Devi Road. As usual, he asked his car driver to park the car nearby and crossed the road to drop the children at the school.
When he did not return, his driver, called up Satyanarayana’s wife Kiranmayee, who later lodged a complaint at Gopalpuram police station. The police registered a case under Section 354 (kidnapping) and took up investigations.
Their inquiries with the auto-drivers near the school provided the first clues. Auto-drivers told the police that they saw him being bundled into an Indica car by three persons.
Before lodging the complaint, Kiranmayee had made a call to her husband to find his whereabouts. Though he had told her that he was attending an urgent meeting at his office, the police found, with the help of the mobile company, that the call was received on Satyanarayana’s cell somewhere near Bhongir in Nalgonda District.
Police said no one reported to have witnessed the kidnapping.
Gopalpuram Division Assistant Commissioner of Police YV Ramana said the main accused Venkanna and three others involved in the kidnapping were arrested.
According to police sources, they tracked the case by tracking down a ransom call that Satyanarayana’s family received late in the evening.
Tracing the location to Nekkonda in Warangal district, local police teams rushed and surrounded a house where he was being held by the kidnappers. The police rescued him and took the four persons, including the main accused, into custody. (ANI)
Actress Priyamani likes to sing her own songs Wednesday, July 25, 2007 | PV
Priyamani is going over active in several ways as per scuttlebutt. Already we heard a gossip about her comments on Anushka saying that she is not a perfect Yoga practitioner as she looks fat and plump. On the other hand she is also saying that she likes to sing her own songs in her films. Why is she doing all this? The former one might be due to ignorance or lack of balance in speech, if that is true. Such comments would certainly keep her away from main league if repeats again.
We can't add only spice without salt: Anushka Wednesday, July 25, 2007 | PV
Anushka made chitchat on television channel yesterday. She said that she wept for while watching the plight of Gopichand in the film Lakshyam. She said she was moved by that scene. Interestingly, Anuskha spoke in very good Telugu on par with native Telugu speaker while saying that.. Saying about her exposing and performance aspects she said, We cannot add only spice without salt to a dish with the idea to make it spicier. At the same time we cannot add only salt without spice. So, I feel it should be a right mix of everything. I give preference for the roles those balance me with performance and glamour look. A good performance oriented role certainly elevates the image of an actress.
General Manager of Satyam Computers abducted in Hyderabad Wednesday, July 25, 2007 | MP
Hyderabad, July 24 (ANI): Police here have launched a massive search operation to trace Satyam Computers General Manager Vedula Satyanarayana, who was reportedly abducted today morning in front of Geetanjali Public School located on a busy road in Secunderabad.
Gopalpuram Assistant Commissioner of Police said that between 9.45 and 10 am he had received a complaint from Satyanarayana's wife Kiranmayi that her husband was abducted.
Police said that the incident occurred when forty-year-old Satyanarayana had gone to drop his two children at their school (Geetanjali Public School) at Secunderabad.
Satyanarayana crossed the road along with his children while his car was parked on the other side of the road. After sometime when he did not return, the driver called up his wife to inquire about him, informing her that Satyanarayana did not return after dropping the kids, police said.
Kiranmayi immediately called Satyanarayana on his cell phone to which he responded saying, that he was fine and busy in an urgent meeting. On enquiring with his office it was found that he had not reached the office, the ACP said.
However, Kiranmayee got worried when Satyanarayana stopped responding to her calls on the cell phone. After which, she lodged a complaint with Gopalpuram police.
Police are investigating the case but so far they have not made any breakthrough. (ANI)
Andhra Assembly Speaker suspends TDP members Wednesday, July 25, 2007 | MP
Hyderabad, July 24 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker K R Suresh Reddy on Tuesday suspended all Telugu Desam Party (TDP) members for obstructing the proceedings of the Assembly.
TDP members were demanding an apology from Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy for his remarks against Leader of Opposition N Chandrababu Naidu during a heated debate on alleged illegal mining by the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC).
Disallowing the TDP demand, Reddy urged party legislators to return to their seats. This forced Agriculture Minister N Raghuveera Reddy, substituting for Legislative Affairs Minister K Rosaiah to move a resolution for their suspension. The resolution was adopted by a voice vote.
Later, suspended members walked out of the House.
On Monday, the OMC issue dominated the proceedings in both the Assembly and the Council. In the Assembly, 21 of them, including Naidu were suspended for the duration of Question Hour, and eleven were suspended later.
The issue also rocked proceedings in the Legislative Council, leading to the suspension of seven TDP members and two Independents. (ANI)
Hero Nagarjuna respects multi star films Tuesday, July 24, 2007 | PV
Nagarjuan also changed his mind with respect to multi star films. Once he said that multi star films in Tollywood are far from reality due to budgetary constraints and the expectations of fans. Once he said, The story of such films should be very strong. No one should be over shadowed by other. That is very difficult to get such script. But he is now acting in Vishnus next film as per the grapevine. It is known that Dhee became successful for three factors-Sri Hari, Brahmanandam and Sreenu Vaitlas narration. So Sri Hari, the special character in the film played a very vital role in the success of it.
Vishnu Vardhan Manchu to act in Comedy film Tuesday, July 24, 2007 | PV
Vishnu Vardhan Manchu seems to have chosen his comfortable path now. He acted in the film Dhee with subtle humor in his role. Although he played many action packed roles before, none could survive at the box office. Its only Dhee that brought him fame and success. Now it is said that he is acting in the direction of P Vasu, a remake of Bruce Almighty, in which Nagarjuna is playing the role of God. The Vishnu going to play in Vasus direction is the one played by Jim Carrey in Bruce Almighty. The character is packed with full dose comedy and we have to see how Vishnu enacts that. Talking about the trivial, it is observed that Vishnu reduced a little when he appeared for the launching of Think Smart Animation company. If he continues the same reduction, we may see an active and athletic Vishnu who can better justify the role given to him.
Secret: Comedian Sunil growing day by day Tuesday, July 24, 2007 | PV
With the success of Sunil as comedian and hero, the film institute, which produced him, is taking all the pride. He received instruction in acting in Akkineni Film Institute. Earlier a film Institute run by Devdas Kanakala was more reputed than all the institutes in Hyderabad. The institute too produced a few talented artistes, including comedy hero Rajendra Prasad. Now this institute is almost forgotten. Along with Akkineni Film Institute, there is one more place to get trained in acting and that is Madhu Film Institute. But this is yet to make its mark. Of all, Akkineni Film Institute is excelling. This has produced Shashank, a hero of Anukokunda Oka Roju and Siddarth of Tapana fame. The need for such training is growing day by day in Telugu Film Industry.
"Godavari" Kamalini and Sumanth relationship Tuesday, July 24, 2007 | PV
Rumor has it that the rock steady relationship between Godvari heroine Kamalini Mukherji and her beau Sumanth is presently going through a very rough patch. After moving together for couple of years, Sumanth and Kamalini seem headed for splits Ville. While the real reason of the split is still not clear, it is being speculated that the two lovers have had too much of each other and that love has begun to evaporate from their relationship. Friends close to the couple are quoted that Sumanth has not denied in the past that his relation with Kamalini has been through rough patches over the year. But this time, the friction between the lovers seems a tad too serious. Earlier Sumanth and Kamalini would often attend the social dos and dinners together. But of late, things have changed. Poor Sumanth is often spotted alone.
Jr NTR Yamadonga is a good conversationalist Tuesday, July 24, 2007 | PV
Along with acting, Jr. NTR is endowed with another merit: gift of the gab. He is a good conversationalist. He is proved to be at his best in the company of gals. Any hero finds it difficult to manage, when he is sandwiched between two heroines – nay not in a film- but on sets. Jr.NTR strikes amazing balance when he fits into such an occasion. He needed to interact with two heroines- Priyamani and Mamata Mohan Das- on the sets of Yamadonga. He became equally intimate with two gals. He paid similar attention to the duo. Now each gal is under the impression that she is really close to NTR. Did he inherit this ability from his father or grandfather?
Gopichand and Anushka's Lakshyam producers are happy Friday, July 20, 2007 | PV
Gopichand and Anushka's Lakshyam that was released before last week is standing still at the box office crossing the average talk in first week. It is making good collections and making producers happy. Sivaji is still sustaining in many centers and the audiences are seen in about 40 percent in theaters of Dubai Seenu.
Upendra's Toss bags good openings Friday, July 20, 2007 | PV
The film Toss that was released in the direction of Priyadrashini Ram with Upendra and Raja in lead roles is not bagging the collections tantamount to the hype created to it. The film bagged good openings in all the centers including A,B,C. About 75 to 80 percent of collections are done with this film. It is the film in which Upendra acted after a very long time. But the narration in story and fast paced editing spoiled the tempo of the film.
Shankardada Zindabad is a multistarrer movie Friday, July 20, 2007 | PV
Multi-star films are common in Bollywood but far from reality in todays Tollywood. Although there were such films in later 70s, the trend of single hero worship in single film has come inti existence. When asked about the same, Chiranjeevi once said that multi star films will be very expensive to make. When asked Chiranjeevi about his combination with Pawan Kalyan, he said that Pawan is also a star and he has to paid up to his level and the budget grows up heavily. So, Chiranjeevi also isnot open to multi star film without good money returns. Now that combination is worked out in Shankardada Zindabad. Official figures are not out about the remuneration given to Pawan Kalyan for this film, but sources say that it ran very big. Well, Pawan played only a guest role in the film. Multi star trend has started with the films like Lakshyam in which Gopichand and Jagapathi Babu worked together. Same is the case with 'Toss' where Raja and Upendra joined together.
Runaway children find a home away from home in Secunderabd Wednesday, July 18, 2007 | MP
Secunderbad, July 17 (ANI): Many orphans and runaway children from different parts of Hyderabad are learning how to lead a purposeful life at “Forum for Street Children” here.
Situated at the Rashtrapati Road in Secunderabad, the forum’s objective is to help children lead a purposeful life with proper education.
Forum for Street Children provides a home that ensures a proper upbringing and education to orphans and those children who run away from their homes for various reasons.
Gafur, one of the kids at the special home, said: "I left home as my parents did not let me study. It's been four years here. The place is nice. My parents never come here to meet me."
This special home has various facilities like playthings and cable television for entertainment.
Chand Pasha, another inmate, said: "My parents had no money to educate me. I don’t have mother, my father comes here to meet me. The place is nice and even provides food."
Kasim who is in-charge of the Forum for Street Children, said: "There are many kids whose parents neglect them after their second marriage or who are pushed to work. They find a place here."
Forum for street children, which is being financed by personal donations, provides shelter home of fifty children. (ANI)
Dairy farmers peturbed over rising milk prices, Reliance Retail moves into dairy sector Wednesday, July 18, 2007 | MP
Kolkata/Hyderabad, July 17 (ANI): The price of milk may have gone up to around Rs 3 per litre across India in the last year, but dairy farmers are yet to benefit from it.
According to National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) figures, the procurement price for cow milk has increased by only 0.7 percent during the nine months from September 2006 to May 2007. From Rs 9.54 per litre in September 2006, the price increased to Rs 10.10 on April this year and then declined to Rs 9.61 in May.
However, procurement price for buffalo milk increased by 5.6 percent during the same period, from Rs 12.86 in September 2006 to Rs 13.58 on May 2007, mainly because buffalo milk is used to make skimmed milk powder (SMP). Prices of cattle feed and other inputs have increased, making it more difficult for the farmers.
Dairy officials were quoted by the Financial Express as saying that rising SMP prices have forced dairies to increase price at least three times in last one year. Exports of SMP have also helped push up local prices.
SMP now costs Rs 140 per kg and upwards, and contributes to 20 percent of the price increase of milk.
Meanwhile, Reliance Retail has decided to venture into dairy products.
After fresh vegetables, fruits and fast moving consumer goods products, Reliance Retail has stepped into the dairy products sector with a national ‘pilot’ launch of its liquid milk (family milk segment) in Hyderabad.
Available across 43 Reliance Fresh stores in Andhra Pradesh, the liquid milk branded Reliance Dairy Pure has a launch price of Rs 9 for half-a-litre packet.
Reliance Retail is at present procuring 10,000 litres per day at its procurement centre in Atmakur in Nellore district. The packaging, which is outsourced, is being done at Vikarabad in Ranga Reddy district. The national plans of Reliance Retail include launching 3 variants of liquid milk — family milk, low fat and whole milk. It would also diversify into a range of value-added dairy products.
Moreover, Reliance is planning to roll out the liquid milk brands across the country in a phased manner. It is also firming up plans to enter the cheese-making sector. (ANI)
Priyamani grabbing the tollywood opportunities Wednesday, July 18, 2007 | PV
Observes in Tollywood and Kollywood are saying that Priyamani is grabbing the opportunities those will be in tune with that of Sneha. Sneha has been regarded as heroine for family audiences and only with sari clad look. She hardly looks good in western wear. Same is the case with Priyamani now. She was shot to fame with the film Pellaina Koththalo and again appeared in Toss. She looks dark and also appears beautiful when smiles like Sneha.Sneha has become obsolete, say some. She is now considered less and only small banner films are coming her way. So her career is apparently over.
Ram Charan Tejas Chirutha is being made on the lines of a German film as per the sources. Now a few scenes are being re-shot for one reason. The film has come up really well, but Puri Jagannath discovered that a German Film is made on close terms of Chirutha and watched that. He found a few action episodes and screenplay points most impressive. So he wanted to adopt those in this film and hence re-shooting a few scenes again. So, Chirutha is not a remake or remake of that German film but some scenes are being inspired from that. The title of that German film is not revealed by anyone.
Ramcharan in Shankerdada Zindabad? Monday, July 16, 2007 | PV
Chiranjeevi's son Ram Charan is going to be seen in Shankardada Zindabad film but not in person. He is appearing in the form of Chirutha poster. That way Chiranjeevis entire family can be seen in it. Sources said that Nagababu is also appearing in a role. Pawan Kalyan is anyway coming in the climax. Allu Arjun steps in the song Jagadeka Veeruniki…
Rebel Star to get S.V.Ranga Rao award Monday, July 16, 2007 | PV
Krishnam Raju is going to be honored with SV Ranga Rao award tomorrow at Ravindra Bharathi. MS Reddy is going to decorate Krishnam Raju with Golden Bracelet. Srikanth, Prabhas, Baladitya and many others are going to present in the event as special guests. The event is being organized by Aaradhana cultural association. The event starts at 6 PM on 16th July, Monday and a few cultural programs are also followed.
Mahesh Babu is busy with Advertisements Monday, July 16, 2007 | PV
Finally, Mahesh Babu is also taking the trodden path. His tryst with commercials began with a cola advertisement. If rumours are to be believed, the star has also signed another deal with a two wheeler company. It seems more and more big business houses are planning to get this handsome hunk in their commercials. And we are not complaining yet.
Naxals blow up TV tower in Vishakhapatnam Friday, July 13, 2007 | MP
Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), July 12 (ANI):Naxalites blew up a Doordharshan television tower in Chintapalli village of Vishakhapatnam.
Around 150 Naxalites attacked the tower, and blew it up using detonators, a senior police official said.
The Naxals also blasted a government guesthouse in the vicinity and two other buildings.
" Some buildings under Chintapalli police station were blasted. Four government buildings were targeted using locally made bucket landmines. Police is taking all necessary action," said Akun Sabharwal, Superintendent of Police, Vishakhapatnam.
On May 30, a control room of a State owned 24 MW power plant at Donkarayi was blown up in a Naxal attack.
About 50 armed-Naxals barged into the control room of the plant and triggered a blast by using explosives. (ANI)
NTR Yamadonga audio launch on 14th Thursday, July 12, 2007 | PV
Audio of the film Yamadonga directed by S.S. Rajamouli starring Junior NTR, Priyamani, and Mamta Mohandas will be launched on July 14 at a special function. Audio of the film will be released into market by Vel Records. There will be six songs in this movie. Mohanbabu will appearing in the role of Yamadharmaraju in this film. Set of Yamalokam was erected for this film in Ramoji Film City, which is the biggest as well as costliest set in Asia.
Kalyan Ram's new movie regular shooting from August 15th Thursday, July 12, 2007 | PV
Kalyan Rams new film began on July 09, 2007 at Ramanaidu Cine Village at Nanakramguda in Hyderabad. This film is being produced under NTR Arts, which previously produced Atanokkade New director Harsha Vardhan is the director of this film. The muhurat shot was filmed on the picture of Late Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao. Nandamuri Kalyan Ram and Nandamuri Janakiram are the producers of this film. The story is by Gowri Shankar while camera is handled by C. Ram Prasad. Regular shooting of the film will begin from August 15. Kalyan Ram is presently busy with the shooting of Vijayadasami being directed by V. Samudra.
K.S.Rama Rao to produce for Prabhas Thursday, July 12, 2007 | PV
K.S. Ramarao is planning to produce a film with Young Rebel Star Prabhas in the direction of Puri Jagannath under the banner of Creative Commercials. Presently Puri Jagannath is busy with Chirutha shooting. This film would go to sets after August after the completion of Chirutha. The film would hit the screen on January 4 next year.
Mahesh Athidi audio though Supreme Thursday, July 12, 2007 | PV
The audio of the movie Athidi directed by Surender Reddy and produced by Rameshbabu on the banner of Krishna Productions starring Prince Maheshbabu and Amritha Rao would be released into market through Supreme Music. Manisharma scored music for the movie. This is first Telugu movie for Amrita Rao.
Mutyala Muggu Sridher passes Thursday, July 12, 2007 | PV
Veteran actor Sridhar who is famous for his film Muthyala Muggu has passed away on July 11, 2007 Morning in Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad. He acted in more than 150 films as hero and as character artist. Some of the famous movies he acted include Mutyala Muggu (1975), Justic Chowdhary (1982), Goranta Deepam (1978), Bhakta Kannappa (1976), Alluri Seetaramaraju (1974), America Ammayi (1976), and Seetamalakshmi (1978).
Telugu or Tamil, language is not a problem: Sneha Thursday, July 12, 2007 | PV
After her busy schedule in the Tamil films, Sneha is doing the rounds in Telugu filmdom. She has been cast opposite Dasari Arunkumar, son of Union Minister Dasari Narayana Rao, and her next film is along with Telugu hero Raja. Sneha, in her inimitable style, said, I am acting in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. When it comes to acting, if one is satisfied, language is not a problem. Sneha, make hay while the sun shines.
Euphoria lacking ahead of 4th World Military Games in Hyderabad Sunday, July 8, 2007 | MP
By Vikram Vishal
Hyderabad, July 7 (ANI): The stage for the Fourth World Military Games to be held in the twin city of Hyderabad- Secunderabad from October 14 to 21 seems to be all set but the mega event may not attract many spectators, due to lack of publicity and general awareness about the games here.
With even less than 100 days to go for the games, which is being termed as the second biggest sporting event after the Olympic games, there is not a single promotional hoarding visible in the city.
Organisers have done well to make the event, which is being hosted outside Europe for the first time, a successful one. But they seem to be lagging behind as far as promotion is concerned in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
The organisers of the event had recently launched marathon championship in the national capital, Delhi, and had also held other such promotional campaigns in different parts of the country to evoke awareness about the games.
However, it seems to have not generated enough enthusiasm, as it should be visible before the beginning of an international event.
The officer-in-charge (Publicity and Media) Colonel Sanjay Khanna also appeared a little off guard on this front, and said that the media should also help in promoting the event.
"Yes there are no promotional hoardings near the sports village as yet. But the media should also come forward to promote it and make people aware of this event," he said, when asked as to why no such advertisement is visible around the venues and in and around the twin city.
Besides publicity, the organisers have been able to score points over the facilities and infrastructure front as the venues that would host various disciplines of the games are already in place.
The athletics stadium at the Gachibowli Complex with 27000 seating capacity will be hosting the opening and the closing ceremonies of the games.
A total of 13 disciplines will be held here, with hockey and kabaddi being scrapped due to "lack of participation". However, these two sports will be organised only for demonstration.
Polo will be held as an exhibition discipline.
Out of 127 members of the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) or International Military Sports Council, 78 countries have confirmed their participation and around 5100 sportsmen are going to participate in this year's games. (ANI)
Chiru Shankardada Zindabad releasing on 26th Saturday, July 7, 2007 | PV
Chiru fever is on high now. Everybody is looking towards July 26, the release day of Shankardada Zindabad. After Sivaji, now the hype is starting for Shankardada Zindabad but not to the degree of Sivaji, indeed. Still the expectations on this film are not soaring up. So that is a good sign and if the film is made at last on average tone, it would turn out to be a grand success. It was said that the vehicle parking bills collected for Sivaji in all the centers is more than the collections of Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. Will Shankaradada also create such record? Need to wait see. The audio is getting huge applause all over and majority are saying that the songs are trendy and in tune with the Chirus image.
Raghavendra Rao is best in Rakti and Bhakti :ANR Saturday, July 7, 2007 | PV
Will director Raghavendra Rao end up a Yogi Vemana? Veteran hero Akkineni Nageswara Rao sarcastically predicted Raghavendra Raos future in a public meeting held recently.While making all the praise for the director, he made fine observations on his directorial abilities. ANR said Raghavendra Rao had been at best in exploiting both the erotic and spiritual(Rakti and Bhakti) themes on screen.After getting vexed with the two the legendary poet stripped off his clothes and turned naked, ANR recalled amid bouts of laughter in the meeting.
Actress Anushka is much sought heroine after Ileana. Not because of action but of figure. Her stills in her latest film Lakshyam are stunning every one. There is no secret in her appearance. She is a Yoga teacher. She knows how to shape up her body. Heroes are now recommending her for their future films. She has a brighter tomorrow, analysts in the film industry foresee.
Lakshyam, Satyabhama and Chandrahaas are running in theatres Friday, July 6, 2007 | PV
It is a routine observation to see the releases of new films on Friday. But the last week and this week the releases are observed on other days as well. This week three films are releasing successively on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Today, the film Lakshyam is releasing and tomorrow, on Friday, Satyabhama is hitting the screen. The next day that is on Saturday, the film Paata is hitting the screen. When observed the condition in last week, the film Chandrahaas was released on Friday and Bahumati was released on Saturday. So, many are not following the Friday sentiment for various reasons.
Chiranjeevi in politics is hoax Friday, July 6, 2007 | PV
The reports that Megastar Chiranjeevi would lead the proposed Third Front of BCs, SCs and STs in the State created a sensation in the State politics, but within 24 hours, they turned out to be a mere hoax, as the leaders were seriously divided over his entry into the Front. In fact, the news was leaked by a section of BC leaders who participated in the Front meeting. The meeting indeed discussed the proposal to invite Chiranjeevi into the mainstream politics to lead the Front, since it would gain tremendous support from the people of all sections. However, a section of SC leaders strongly opposed the proposal on the ground that if Chiranjeevi takes the lead, the Front would get an entirely different image, since he is considered to be above the caste and moreover, he would not be interested in confining himself to one particular caste.
Andhra govt to give 4 percent quota for backward Muslims Thursday, July 5, 2007 | MP
Hyderabad, July 4 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh government led by YSR Reddy will be issuing a fresh ordinance, which will give four per cent reservation to socially and economically backward Muslims in jobs and educational institutions in the State.
The decision was taken at state cabinet meeting here today,
Based on the State Backward Classes Commission's report that recommended a four percent quota for 15 Muslims groups, the ordinance will be keenly watched, as earlier the High Court had quashed an ordinance that provided five percent reservations for the Muslims. (ANI)
US to open consulate in Hyderabad Wednesday, July 4, 2007 | MP
Hyderabad, July 3 (ANI): The United States will open its fourth consulate in India in Hyderabad by the end of 2008, US ambassador David C. Mulford said here on Tuesday.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect has been signed between the Andhra Pradesh Government and American authorities.
The state has offered a 10-acre site to the US authorities for a permanent location of its Consulate in the IT-hub, which will become the fourth Indian city to have it after Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai
"We obviously have a very significant demand on us for consulate services in India and everybody knows that. We took a decision on how do we relieve some pressure on our system by opening a new location where we could conduct consular business and public outreach business and be in a very strategically important place in India,” Mulford said.
He added that they would now proceed with the planning, as they already have finance for it. “We will work to a time table where we hope to complete the renovation at the new location and to open for business sometime in late 2008," he said.
The establishment of the Consulate meets a long-pending demand of the state as it accounts for highest number of IT professionals and students in the US.
"Today is a big day for us because the association of Indians with the United States has been quite significant and that too the association of citizens of Andhra Pradesh has been more significant," said Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy.
US President George W Bush had announced plans for setting up a consulate in Hyderabad during his visit to the city in March last year.
Of more than 80,000 Indian students pursuing higher education in the United States, 50,000 are from Andhra Pradesh. (ANI)
