Hiding Divya is an important, momentous film. It’s an enthusiastic and well thought-out first feature by a talented filmmaker - Rehana Mirza - we’ll be sure to hear loads more about in the years to come. And the film deals honestly and openly with the subject of “Bad Blood” which most in the Desi community, as my own Italian people also prefer to do, would like to sweep under the rug. You see, this “Bad Blood” refers to that big unspoken secret - Bipolar Disorder - and carries with it the stigma always attached to mental illness within tight-knit communities.
In my own culture, seeing a psychiatrist, or even a therapist to talk out some issues, is seen as a sign of weakness and the first stop on the road to being confined for life in a Sanatorium. Anti-depressants carry their own dishonor and the Italians would rather grin and bear ...
Hot actress Shriya is back with a bang in Tollywood. Her recent film 'Don Seenu' was a huge hit, which grossed over Rs 16 crores in just 10 days. Shriya wooed the audiences again with her glamour and performance in the film."I am happy to be meeting the Telugu audiences with Don Seenu. So far, I mostly looked like the girl next door in my films. For the first time, I donned a variety role in Don Seenu, displaying the arrogance and over self confidence that would go with a modern and glamorous heroine," said Shriya.On saying about the gap she took in tollywood, the actress clarifies that time factor was not the criterion; people would judge only the success rate of an artiste."Now after Don Seenu, it is for the heroes here to decide. If they say they would not act if Shriya is not their heroine, then ...
Action king Arjun’s ongoing bilingual flick ‘Dalapathy’ has successfully completed its shooting part. Featuring Archana and Hema as leading ladies oppositeArjun , Baasuru Nagaraju is producing the film in both versions under Seetarama Films banner. G Kicha is crafting the film with artists from Telugu and Tamil film industry. Music is scored by Dina and camera is handled by Bhupathy. ‘Dalapathy’ is an action flick on patriotic backdrop. The hero inspired by the brave heroes who sacrificed their lives for India will fight against evils for the betterment of the society. Annal Arasu choreographed the fights. The film is slated for September 1st week release.
‘Villain’ fame Neha Dhupia, who acted with Dr Rajasekhar, is likely to join Sheela and Ameesha Patel after 8 long years for NBK’s film. Yes, NBK’s ‘Parama Veera Chakra’ will also have 3 heroines. While Sheela managed to grab this opportunity with her skin show in ‘Adhurs’, Neha and Ameesha who actually facing the declined career graph (in Tollywood as well as Bollywood) are lucky too. Let’s hope that this film will bring them a successful career in Tollywood.
Tollywood Crazy Star Ravi Teja becoming busy star that he has no time even to enjoy the success of his current film ‘Don Seenu’. The actor is now busy on the sets of his upcoming film ‘Mirapakaya’. ‘Leader’ fame Richa Gangopadhyay and ‘Vedam’ fame Deeksha are sharing screen with him. After completing this film, Ravi Teja will work on a trendy action entertainer to be directed by Ramesh Varma under Sanvi Productions. Anushka and Tapsee are going to be the leading ladies. Titled ‘Veera’, the film will be launched on August 27th.
Kalyani’s first production venture ‘Chapter 6’ is set to release on August 19th. Besides producing the film, she is also playing the central role. Bala and Sonia Suri as lead pair, the film is directed by Kalyani’s husband Surya Kiran. ‘Chapter 6’ is a youthful love film in which love is portrayed in six different angles. Kalyani is pretty confident that this film will definitely impress the audience.
Thillalangadi, the Tamil version of the Telugu film Kick, starring Tamannaah and Jayam Ravi in the lead, has found a fan in Bollywood producer Sajid Nadiadwala.Sajid, who’s produced films like Judwaa, Kambakkht Ishq, and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi with Salman Khan, is all set to cast him in the Hindi remake of Thillalangadi. Sources close to the producer say that Sajid saw both the Tamil and Telugu version and liked the script. He has decided to cast Salman in the lead and news is that Sonakshi Sinha, who’s playing the lead in Salman’s yet-to-release Dabangg, will be his co-star in the Hindi version of Kick.There were reports that A R Murugadoss was supposed to direct the Hindi version of the film, but when contacted, he said, “No. I’m not doing the film.”Well, looks like Kick is all set to make a mark in Bollywood now...
Nagarjuna is playing a very important role in top director S S Rajamouli’s father Vijayendra Prasad’s directorial venture. The latest about the film is that the film has been titled Rajanna. That means Nagarjuna plays the title role - Rajanna . And what is more Nagarjuna has come forward to produce it on his own banner Annapoorna Studios. It is a film revolving about a girl child and her travails. Nagarjuna helps her in mission. Rajamouli has confirmed that he would be directing all the action scenes involving Nagarjuna. Source:TeluguCinema
S S Rajamouli is planning to make full-length graphics movie on a large scale very soon. He has developed a plot line that revolves around House Fly. Titled Eega , the script is currently being developed into a full-length film script. Rajamouli wants to pitch this idea to international movie studio - Disney. If Disney comes on board, we are sure, the movie will have international standers graphics. Rajamouli has vision to make Telugu films on part with international standards and he now wants international technicians to come on board to make his dreams come true.Rajamouli would be starting his next film with Prabhas as hero. The movie will go to the floors in April 2011.
Posani Krishna Murali’s ‘Nishabdha Vimplavam’ has completed its shooting part and presently in post productions work. The story of the film is based on some of the recently occurred incidents in the society. Surya Rao and Sunakshi are playing the lead pair while Posani will be seen in a central role. Being directed by T Krishna the film has music by Bole Savali and it is being produced by Chinni Ramanandam. Sivaji Raja, Ramireddy, Hema, Kallu Chidambaram and Dr Siva Prasad are playing supporting characters. ‘Nissabdha Viplavam’ is expected to release in September. Source:RG