Shriya's Nude Photos In Circulation

Her name is enough to create a tsunami in the hearts of many men and her looks are sufficient to shake the trousers of all and create an earthquake. She is none other than Shriya and right now, she is the hot topic of discussion for a rather kinky but unfortunate reason.


Apparently, grapevine says that while posing for a film magazine cover page draped in a bathtowel, Shriya’s towel dropped down and the photos clicked. Though measures were immediately taken to censor all those, somehow they got leaked and right now, the nude pictures are said to be making hot circulations.

Those who have seen the stills say that Shriya is looking no less than a sex goddess and with her sculpted body and silky skin, she has raised the mercury levels to an alarming level. The nude photos are said to be in major circulation through the internet but there are those who quash these stills as morphed creations.

Shriya's Nude Photos In Circulation

Her name is enough to create a tsunami in the hearts of many men and her looks are sufficient to shake the trousers of all and create an earthquake. She is none other than Shriya and right now, she is the hot topic of discussion for a rather kinky but unfortunate reason.


Apparently, grapevine says that while posing for a film magazine cover page draped in a bathtowel, Shriya’s towel dropped down and the photos clicked. Though measures were immediately taken to censor all those, somehow they got leaked and right now, the nude pictures are said to be making hot circulations.

Those who have seen the stills say that Shriya is looking no less than a sex goddess and with her sculpted body and silky skin, she has raised the mercury levels to an alarming level. The nude photos are said to be in major circulation through the internet but there are those who quash these stills as morphed creations.

ANR's Confused Statements About 'Drinking'

The legendary Akkineni Nageswara Rao has often been known for his self discipline and strict approach. However, one issue seems to have confused those who have been following his statements. That is ANR’s stand towards alcohol and drinking.

In an interview given to ABN-AJ channel, ANR has reportedly said he never drank and once friends forced him during his younger days but he just acted like he had. Much before that, in one speech, he recalled about someone asking his health secret and revealed that after his bypass surgery, doctor prescribed a permissible amount of alcohol and that’s what keeps him fresh and healthy looking.

Before that, in one of the interviews for the Eenadu supplement, ANR maintained that he never drank or even smelled alcohol. All this has confused many and though they are trying to figure it out, the industry folks say that they know ANR’s brand and comment as to why he has to bluff at this age.

ANR's Confused Statements About 'Drinking'

The legendary Akkineni Nageswara Rao has often been known for his self discipline and strict approach. However, one issue seems to have confused those who have been following his statements. That is ANR’s stand towards alcohol and drinking.

In an interview given to ABN-AJ channel, ANR has reportedly said he never drank and once friends forced him during his younger days but he just acted like he had. Much before that, in one speech, he recalled about someone asking his health secret and revealed that after his bypass surgery, doctor prescribed a permissible amount of alcohol and that’s what keeps him fresh and healthy looking.

Before that, in one of the interviews for the Eenadu supplement, ANR maintained that he never drank or even smelled alcohol. All this has confused many and though they are trying to figure it out, the industry folks say that they know ANR’s brand and comment as to why he has to bluff at this age.

Tollywood bigwigs to meet TRS chief KCR

Abadly bruised and battered Tollywood is mustering courage to pick up the threads in the New Year though conditions are as adverse as they have been in the last one month.

Ironically, a fresh beginning is sought to be made in the Telangana region by releasing a film the title of which carries the name of United Andhra protagonist Chiranjeevi. On January 1, the film 'Maa Naana Chiranjeevi' is all set to be released in at least 22 theatres in Hyderabad. The film is directed by P A Arun Prasad, who had directed Chiranjeevi's brother Pawan Kalyan in 'Thammudu'. "It is indeed risky in the given circumstances but we have to face the situation," said Natti Kumar who has bought the distribution rights of the film starring Jagapathi Babu.

Trying to leave behind the traumatic times of the last few weeks, another movie titled 'Yugalageetham' is also sought to be released on January 1. With Tollywood's big heroes out of action not having any releases so far this year, Hollywood films have become runway hits. Interestingly, all this comes in the midst of the Maoists' call for bandh on Jan 2 and Telangana protagonists' plan to hold a massive youth demonstration on Jan 3.

Bigwigs of Toolywood are trying to meet TRS leader K Chandrasekhar Rao to explain how the industry as a whole was getting hit. "The issue is not about films of some people being disrupted. The larger issue is that thousands of people involved in the industry, including those in the Telangana region, are suffering," said V V Balakrishna Rao, president, A P Film Chamber of Commerce.

Tollywood bigwigs to meet TRS chief KCR

Abadly bruised and battered Tollywood is mustering courage to pick up the threads in the New Year though conditions are as adverse as they have been in the last one month.

Ironically, a fresh beginning is sought to be made in the Telangana region by releasing a film the title of which carries the name of United Andhra protagonist Chiranjeevi. On January 1, the film 'Maa Naana Chiranjeevi' is all set to be released in at least 22 theatres in Hyderabad. The film is directed by P A Arun Prasad, who had directed Chiranjeevi's brother Pawan Kalyan in 'Thammudu'. "It is indeed risky in the given circumstances but we have to face the situation," said Natti Kumar who has bought the distribution rights of the film starring Jagapathi Babu.

Trying to leave behind the traumatic times of the last few weeks, another movie titled 'Yugalageetham' is also sought to be released on January 1. With Tollywood's big heroes out of action not having any releases so far this year, Hollywood films have become runway hits. Interestingly, all this comes in the midst of the Maoists' call for bandh on Jan 2 and Telangana protagonists' plan to hold a massive youth demonstration on Jan 3.

Bigwigs of Toolywood are trying to meet TRS leader K Chandrasekhar Rao to explain how the industry as a whole was getting hit. "The issue is not about films of some people being disrupted. The larger issue is that thousands of people involved in the industry, including those in the Telangana region, are suffering," said V V Balakrishna Rao, president, A P Film Chamber of Commerce.

Allu Sirish's Bikinis For Heroines

The Allu family is known in the film circuit. While Allu Aravind is the crafty movie maker, Allu Aravind is the stylish young hero. However, another Allu kid has been making waves not just professionally but also among those who work with him. He is none other than Allu Sirish, the youngest son of Allu Aravind.

Buzz is that Allu Aravind is not a very approachable person and not many like him. However, Sirish has been breaking that image and perhaps it is that nature of his which is making him hot among heroines as well. Sirish who runs the famous ‘South Scope’ magazine is said to be chased by the beautiful actresses as they want to be featured on the cover page of the magazine.

On the other hand, Sirish is said to be coming up with bikini specials for the heroines and turning the magazine hot. As it is, the latest edition is said to have a calendar for 2010 with hot actresses in skimpy costumes for each month. Bindu Madhavi, Madhu Shalini, Shriya are coming up with scorching bikinis for the calendar. Get ready for some bikini treat folks, Good going Sirish!!!

Allu Sirish's Bikinis For Heroines

The Allu family is known in the film circuit. While Allu Aravind is the crafty movie maker, Allu Aravind is the stylish young hero. However, another Allu kid has been making waves not just professionally but also among those who work with him. He is none other than Allu Sirish, the youngest son of Allu Aravind.

Buzz is that Allu Aravind is not a very approachable person and not many like him. However, Sirish has been breaking that image and perhaps it is that nature of his which is making him hot among heroines as well. Sirish who runs the famous ‘South Scope’ magazine is said to be chased by the beautiful actresses as they want to be featured on the cover page of the magazine.

On the other hand, Sirish is said to be coming up with bikini specials for the heroines and turning the magazine hot. As it is, the latest edition is said to have a calendar for 2010 with hot actresses in skimpy costumes for each month. Bindu Madhavi, Madhu Shalini, Shriya are coming up with scorching bikinis for the calendar. Get ready for some bikini treat folks, Good going Sirish!!!

Tempers Rising Over 'Adhurs' Release

The film ‘Adhurs’ was meant to be the most talked about movie of the season and it was originally slated to be a Christmas release. However, the outrageous attacks by the Telangana activists have caused lot of mayhem and this has disrupted the entire flow of the films for the season.

Now, there is news that many film buffs in different parts of the state including Telangana region are irked up with the whole thing and are waiting to see when ‘Adhurs’ will release. Even NTR jr is said to be upset about the issue since nothing is being known for sure.

Huge money is at stake for the distributors and many are hoping that the film should release before January 7th. The makers are said to be urging the government to take strong measures against the TRS goons over these mindless acts as this is leading to huge losses everywhere.

According to industry information, arrangements have been made to release the film with more than 900 prints — 200 more than ‘Magadheera.’ Sources said the distributors have put in huge money on ‘Adhurs’ expecting huge returns during the festival season.

While Magadheera was reported to have been sold out for Rs 1.5 crore in Krishna district and Rs 2.1 crore in Guntur, Adhurs went for Rs 1.8 crore in Krishna and Rs 2.3 crore in Guntur districts.

“The distributors are very worried with the continued postponement of the film release as stakes are high. Their main worry is the impending losses if the film is not released before the festive season,” said former Film Censor Board member Jonnalagadda Ramchandra Sastry.

Tempers Rising Over 'Adhurs' Release

The film ‘Adhurs’ was meant to be the most talked about movie of the season and it was originally slated to be a Christmas release. However, the outrageous attacks by the Telangana activists have caused lot of mayhem and this has disrupted the entire flow of the films for the season.

Now, there is news that many film buffs in different parts of the state including Telangana region are irked up with the whole thing and are waiting to see when ‘Adhurs’ will release. Even NTR jr is said to be upset about the issue since nothing is being known for sure.

Huge money is at stake for the distributors and many are hoping that the film should release before January 7th. The makers are said to be urging the government to take strong measures against the TRS goons over these mindless acts as this is leading to huge losses everywhere.

According to industry information, arrangements have been made to release the film with more than 900 prints — 200 more than ‘Magadheera.’ Sources said the distributors have put in huge money on ‘Adhurs’ expecting huge returns during the festival season.

While Magadheera was reported to have been sold out for Rs 1.5 crore in Krishna district and Rs 2.1 crore in Guntur, Adhurs went for Rs 1.8 crore in Krishna and Rs 2.3 crore in Guntur districts.

“The distributors are very worried with the continued postponement of the film release as stakes are high. Their main worry is the impending losses if the film is not released before the festive season,” said former Film Censor Board member Jonnalagadda Ramchandra Sastry.

‘Liposuction’ For Sweta Basu’s Tummy

She is known as the giggly beauty of the Telugu circuit and so far, she has scored only hits with her films. However, she has now scored her first flop with the film ‘Kasko’ and along with that, she seems to have got some feedback as well. We are talking about Swetha Basu Prasad. Those who have watched ‘Kasko’ are now saying that Swetha is putting on weight in her tummy area and especially below her navel. Swetha was seen in a rather glamorous image in the film and gave a lot of oomph. She was seen in low waist jeans and didn’t let go of any opportunity to expose her navel. For now, the audience is suggesting she must look at some sort of massage treatment or the regular liposuction kinds so that the flab on her tummy can be removed. If that happens, they feel Swetha will look even sexy and perhaps that can give her some plum offers. Let us hope she is reading this.

‘Liposuction’ For Sweta Basu’s Tummy

She is known as the giggly beauty of the Telugu circuit and so far, she has scored only hits with her films. However, she has now scored her first flop with the film ‘Kasko’ and along with that, she seems to have got some feedback as well. We are talking about Swetha Basu Prasad. Those who have watched ‘Kasko’ are now saying that Swetha is putting on weight in her tummy area and especially below her navel. Swetha was seen in a rather glamorous image in the film and gave a lot of oomph. She was seen in low waist jeans and didn’t let go of any opportunity to expose her navel. For now, the audience is suggesting she must look at some sort of massage treatment or the regular liposuction kinds so that the flab on her tummy can be removed. If that happens, they feel Swetha will look even sexy and perhaps that can give her some plum offers. Let us hope she is reading this.

Shahrukh and bodyguards rescue Asin

Ghajini star Asin Thottumkal had King Khan coming to her rescue when she was caught in a difficult and awkward situation at a Mumbai event recently.  Around 300 lewd persons, who posed themselves as the actress' fans, tried to mob around Asin, who was helpless.

Least did they realise that Shah Rukh was also to the event, with his six well-built security guards.  In no time, SRK came to the rescue of the Southern actress and helped her wriggle free of the gang of 300.

The timely intervention of SRK and his body guards finally helped her feel relieved.  Asin being a popular face, having acted opposite Aamir Khan and Salman Khan in her two Bollywood films, should think of getting out with her own security next time onwards.

Shahrukh and bodyguards rescue Asin

Ghajini star Asin Thottumkal had King Khan coming to her rescue when she was caught in a difficult and awkward situation at a Mumbai event recently.  Around 300 lewd persons, who posed themselves as the actress' fans, tried to mob around Asin, who was helpless.

Least did they realise that Shah Rukh was also to the event, with his six well-built security guards.  In no time, SRK came to the rescue of the Southern actress and helped her wriggle free of the gang of 300.

The timely intervention of SRK and his body guards finally helped her feel relieved.  Asin being a popular face, having acted opposite Aamir Khan and Salman Khan in her two Bollywood films, should think of getting out with her own security next time onwards.

Is Nitin set to benefit?

The question some of them are asking is, will Nitin stand good stead owing to the Telangana sentiment?  With the narrative of self-respect forming a crucial aspect of the T-agitation, Nitin, the only recognisable star who hails from the region could stand good benefit come Sankranthi, when his movie Seetharamula Kalyanam releases.

The actor, who hails from Nizamabad district, has the film lined up in January 2010 and it seems that the flops-battered star need not worry for competition from 'Kedi', 'Namo Venkatesha' and 'Shambo Shiva Shambo', or for that matter from 'Kalavar King' or 'Prasthanam'.

The exhibitors and distributors are sure that the film will be the only one in fray, at least in the initial weeks, when the issue is unlikely to get subsided.  It will only mean better openings for the film.

By the way, the film is set in a neutral place.  That's in Sri Lanka.  Let's see if Nitin limps back in the new year.

Is Nitin set to benefit?

The question some of them are asking is, will Nitin stand good stead owing to the Telangana sentiment?  With the narrative of self-respect forming a crucial aspect of the T-agitation, Nitin, the only recognisable star who hails from the region could stand good benefit come Sankranthi, when his movie Seetharamula Kalyanam releases.

The actor, who hails from Nizamabad district, has the film lined up in January 2010 and it seems that the flops-battered star need not worry for competition from 'Kedi', 'Namo Venkatesha' and 'Shambo Shiva Shambo', or for that matter from 'Kalavar King' or 'Prasthanam'.

The exhibitors and distributors are sure that the film will be the only one in fray, at least in the initial weeks, when the issue is unlikely to get subsided.  It will only mean better openings for the film.

By the way, the film is set in a neutral place.  That's in Sri Lanka.  Let's see if Nitin limps back in the new year.

I’ll own an IPL team: Sameera

The cricket fan in Sameera Reddy has come out in open at last. The actress hopes of owning an Indian Premier League (IPL) team in the future and says cricket and films are the two things she is passionate about.

“I would love to be associated with IPL. I’ll buy an IPL team some day. I am fond of both cricket and movies. These two things are my passions,” the ‘Varanam Aayiram’ girl says with a bright smile.

Sameera, who celebrated her birthday recently, hopes that the year ahead would take her to further heights, thanks to Ajith starrer ‘Asal’ in which she is an inevitable part. Interestingly, she took part in the shoot of the movie on her special day, without even taking a break.

Ask her why, she says: “How could I disturb others work in the name of my birthday? I had given my callsheet for the day (for ‘Asal’) already and I couldn’t cancel it just like that. Hence, I was shooting non-stop.”

Heaping laurels on Ajith, she says, “He is a man of discipline and dignity. One can’t find him wasting time unnecessarily. Even during breaks, he would keep himself occupied by doing something.”

2cr per night for Bipasha

It’s is hay time for Bipasha Basu now. The actress is making the best of her stardom. She is now doing a New Year bash show in Mumbai in a five star hotel at a whooping 2cr per night. Though the actress does not confirm the amount she surely says that it is good money.

Last year she had taken 80lakh for a similar project, but thanks to her increased popularity she has accepted this year’s offer at double the price. Moreover actresses like Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra were competing last year, this year there seems to be no competition for the dark Bongo beauty.

Incidentally the whole Bipasha affair will only be for 15 minutes in the entire night.

I’ll own an IPL team: Sameera

The cricket fan in Sameera Reddy has come out in open at last. The actress hopes of owning an Indian Premier League (IPL) team in the future and says cricket and films are the two things she is passionate about.

“I would love to be associated with IPL. I’ll buy an IPL team some day. I am fond of both cricket and movies. These two things are my passions,” the ‘Varanam Aayiram’ girl says with a bright smile.

Sameera, who celebrated her birthday recently, hopes that the year ahead would take her to further heights, thanks to Ajith starrer ‘Asal’ in which she is an inevitable part. Interestingly, she took part in the shoot of the movie on her special day, without even taking a break.

Ask her why, she says: “How could I disturb others work in the name of my birthday? I had given my callsheet for the day (for ‘Asal’) already and I couldn’t cancel it just like that. Hence, I was shooting non-stop.”

Heaping laurels on Ajith, she says, “He is a man of discipline and dignity. One can’t find him wasting time unnecessarily. Even during breaks, he would keep himself occupied by doing something.”

2cr per night for Bipasha

It’s is hay time for Bipasha Basu now. The actress is making the best of her stardom. She is now doing a New Year bash show in Mumbai in a five star hotel at a whooping 2cr per night. Though the actress does not confirm the amount she surely says that it is good money.

Last year she had taken 80lakh for a similar project, but thanks to her increased popularity she has accepted this year’s offer at double the price. Moreover actresses like Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra were competing last year, this year there seems to be no competition for the dark Bongo beauty.

Incidentally the whole Bipasha affair will only be for 15 minutes in the entire night.

Priyamani and 'bikini' professionalism

The bikini culture has been picking up slowly in the southern circuit as well and it must be said that among the new age heroines, it is the buxom beauty Priyamani who has come up with a feasty show of her curves and what it means to sport a bikini on the screen.

However, the pretty girl has backed up her act by saying that she is a thorough professional and if her director wants her to appear in glamorous outfits or skimpy costumes, she would do her best not to disturb the situation and be cooperative.

The dusky beauty says that if her oomph factor adds to the appeal and glamour of the film then she has no hesitation in doing so. Well, the audience say that if only all heroines were as flexible as Priyamani then Tollywood would overtake Bollywood in no time.

Priyamani and 'bikini' professionalism

The bikini culture has been picking up slowly in the southern circuit as well and it must be said that among the new age heroines, it is the buxom beauty Priyamani who has come up with a feasty show of her curves and what it means to sport a bikini on the screen.

However, the pretty girl has backed up her act by saying that she is a thorough professional and if her director wants her to appear in glamorous outfits or skimpy costumes, she would do her best not to disturb the situation and be cooperative.

The dusky beauty says that if her oomph factor adds to the appeal and glamour of the film then she has no hesitation in doing so. Well, the audience say that if only all heroines were as flexible as Priyamani then Tollywood would overtake Bollywood in no time.

Tamannah & ‘Ko’

Luck is working overtime for Tamannah, you can say. The actress, who witnessed her career graph reaching the skies in 2009, is all set to continue the good show in 2010 too.

If sources are to be believed, the petite beauty has been roped in to romance Silambarasan for ‘Ko’, a film directed by K V Anand. Remember it was the same director who made ‘Ayan’ with the same Tamannah as heroine.

The title 'Ko' means king in Tamil. The movie produced by S Kumar and R Jayaraman of RS Infotainment, who are currently producing 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaya', would be an out and out commercial entertainer, sources say.

‘Ko' brings together Anand, writer-duo Subha and Harris Jayaraj again after the success of 'Ayan'. Peter Hein will choreograph stunt sequences. Shooting would commence after Pongal.

Tamannah & ‘Ko’

Luck is working overtime for Tamannah, you can say. The actress, who witnessed her career graph reaching the skies in 2009, is all set to continue the good show in 2010 too.

If sources are to be believed, the petite beauty has been roped in to romance Silambarasan for ‘Ko’, a film directed by K V Anand. Remember it was the same director who made ‘Ayan’ with the same Tamannah as heroine.

The title 'Ko' means king in Tamil. The movie produced by S Kumar and R Jayaraman of RS Infotainment, who are currently producing 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaya', would be an out and out commercial entertainer, sources say.

‘Ko' brings together Anand, writer-duo Subha and Harris Jayaraj again after the success of 'Ayan'. Peter Hein will choreograph stunt sequences. Shooting would commence after Pongal.

Kajal clears the air

Kajal Agarwal’s career graph is moving upward ever since the release of ‘Magadheera’, which had Chiranjeevi’s son Ramcharan Teja in the lead. The new numero uno actress of Tollywood is all set to enter Bollywood too, reports suggested.

Media reports had it that she would repeat her role in the Hindi remake of ‘Magadheera’, in which Hrithik Roshan would replace Ramcharan Teja.

When asked, the actress said, “I have been getting feelers from various quarters about my willingness to take up the project. But I haven't been directly approached by the production house. So I don't want to confirm it.”

Magadheera, directed by S S Rajamouli, is an action extravaganza that travels between two centuries. Kajal’s performance as a princess and a modern girl won accolades. Meanwhile, the pretty actress has signed up ‘Naan Magan Alla’(Tamil) opposite Karthi in Tamil.

Kajal clears the air

Kajal Agarwal’s career graph is moving upward ever since the release of ‘Magadheera’, which had Chiranjeevi’s son Ramcharan Teja in the lead. The new numero uno actress of Tollywood is all set to enter Bollywood too, reports suggested.

Media reports had it that she would repeat her role in the Hindi remake of ‘Magadheera’, in which Hrithik Roshan would replace Ramcharan Teja.

When asked, the actress said, “I have been getting feelers from various quarters about my willingness to take up the project. But I haven't been directly approached by the production house. So I don't want to confirm it.”

Magadheera, directed by S S Rajamouli, is an action extravaganza that travels between two centuries. Kajal’s performance as a princess and a modern girl won accolades. Meanwhile, the pretty actress has signed up ‘Naan Magan Alla’(Tamil) opposite Karthi in Tamil.

Rajini in all praise for Vidya Balan

Superstar Rajinikanth was in all praise for Paa actress Vidya Balan at a preview of the film in Chennai recently.  After watching the film in which his one of the favourites acted as a 13-year old, Rajini praised Vidya, who plays Amitabh's mother, saying that she liked her expressions in the film.

The superstar also said that the actress looks like his daughters Soundarya and Aishwarya features-wise.  Vidya must be savouring the appreciation from the craziest South Indian star of the day.

The actress, who is already happy that her performance is "fetching the best response since Parineeta," must be thinking of reacting to Rajini's plaudits very soon.

However, Rajini reserved the best compliments for Big B.  Calling the way Amitabh has pulled the role "unbelievable," the actor fawningly said the Badshah was the "greatest."  He was moved to tears watching the movie, along with his wife Lata and two daughters.  Like the rest of us.

Rajini in all praise for Vidya Balan

Superstar Rajinikanth was in all praise for Paa actress Vidya Balan at a preview of the film in Chennai recently.  After watching the film in which his one of the favourites acted as a 13-year old, Rajini praised Vidya, who plays Amitabh's mother, saying that she liked her expressions in the film.

The superstar also said that the actress looks like his daughters Soundarya and Aishwarya features-wise.  Vidya must be savouring the appreciation from the craziest South Indian star of the day.

The actress, who is already happy that her performance is "fetching the best response since Parineeta," must be thinking of reacting to Rajini's plaudits very soon.

However, Rajini reserved the best compliments for Big B.  Calling the way Amitabh has pulled the role "unbelievable," the actor fawningly said the Badshah was the "greatest."  He was moved to tears watching the movie, along with his wife Lata and two daughters.  Like the rest of us.

Naga Chaitanya's film in Chennai

Chaitanya's film is currently being shot in Chennai, before it comes back to Hyderabad for yet another schedule.  Gautham Menon is directing the one-film old Akkineni scion in this costly movie, produced by Indira Productions's Manjula Swaroop.  AR Rahman is composing the music.  Earlier, some crucial scenes were shot in New Yorka and Kerala, including a song in the scenic locales of 'God's own country.'

In Chennai, the yet-to-be-titled movie is shooting for crucial sequences involving the actor and other artistes.  A love story, the film has the element of friendship.  Krishnudu plays Chaitanya's closest buddy in the film.  Hope to see a pleasant camaraderie between the two actors.

The film has many talents uniting to present a best one.  Umarji Anuradha is the dialogue writer, while Devan plays a pivotal role.

Is the film releasing for Sankranthi.  It seems that it is highly unlikely.  So far, there is no news of the music's release yet, forget the film.

Naga Chaitanya's film in Chennai

Chaitanya's film is currently being shot in Chennai, before it comes back to Hyderabad for yet another schedule.  Gautham Menon is directing the one-film old Akkineni scion in this costly movie, produced by Indira Productions's Manjula Swaroop.  AR Rahman is composing the music.  Earlier, some crucial scenes were shot in New Yorka and Kerala, including a song in the scenic locales of 'God's own country.'

In Chennai, the yet-to-be-titled movie is shooting for crucial sequences involving the actor and other artistes.  A love story, the film has the element of friendship.  Krishnudu plays Chaitanya's closest buddy in the film.  Hope to see a pleasant camaraderie between the two actors.

The film has many talents uniting to present a best one.  Umarji Anuradha is the dialogue writer, while Devan plays a pivotal role.

Is the film releasing for Sankranthi.  It seems that it is highly unlikely.  So far, there is no news of the music's release yet, forget the film.

Tollywood Babus!! Hollywood Calling!!!

With big investment, there is chance of big returns and this formula is applicable very strongly in the film circuit. However, there are those talented and lucky few who tend to make movies with small investments and get high returns. This is a rare happening but right now, the situation is different. 

Big producers are going for small budget movies and are getting small returns. The big money is not there due to various reasons and this is causing a crunch situation of sorts in the tinsel town. And now, the Hollywood folks are said to have focused on the local talent from here.

It seems that those who have original stories and real talent will have a strong chance in Hollywood but then if the Telugu movie makers still adapt the formula of dubbing and copying from there, then this chance would go bleak. Hope some strategy is worked out and there is some talent exchange.

Tollywood Babus!! Hollywood Calling!!!

With big investment, there is chance of big returns and this formula is applicable very strongly in the film circuit. However, there are those talented and lucky few who tend to make movies with small investments and get high returns. This is a rare happening but right now, the situation is different. 

Big producers are going for small budget movies and are getting small returns. The big money is not there due to various reasons and this is causing a crunch situation of sorts in the tinsel town. And now, the Hollywood folks are said to have focused on the local talent from here.

It seems that those who have original stories and real talent will have a strong chance in Hollywood but then if the Telugu movie makers still adapt the formula of dubbing and copying from there, then this chance would go bleak. Hope some strategy is worked out and there is some talent exchange.

'3 Idiots' Remake Idea Among Tollywood Heroes

Two movies have been ruling the roost currently at the Tollywood box office. While one is ‘Avatar’, the other is the Bollywood flick ‘3 Idiots’. As expected, with the two movies reaching blockbuster marks, the Tollywood folks have got into the remake mode for them. 

While remaking ‘Avatar’ would take another 30 years for us, it is heard that many Tollywood heroes are keen on coming up with a Telugu version of ‘3 Idiots’. They feel that the story and the emotion in the movie will connect well with the Telugu audience and they can mix it with some desi elements as well.

It is also heard that efforts have begun to bag the remake rights for the film and producers are offering astronomical figures to get them. However, some of them say it is hard to match the caliber of someone like Aamir Khan so only time will tell if the Tollywood heroes will take it up or not.

'Hot Exchange Offer' Between Kollywood And Tollywood Heroes

With each passing day, there is a good amount of creativity coming in the film industry and the objective for that is to score success at the box office and appease the tastes of the intelligent audience which has become quite aware and has got many demands.

One such way is said to be the coming together of the Tollywood and Kollywood stars and their exchanges. If grapevine is to be believed, power star Pawan Kalyan who will soon be arriving with his ‘Komaram Puli’ will have the Kollywood star Simbu doing a special cameo.

In return, the buzz is that Pawan will do a cameo in the Tamil version of the film if Simbu plays lead!! Many say that if this happens, it will open up a new avenue for creativity and audience in both Tollywood and Kollywood will have a good time. One can recall the success ‘Peddarayudu’ had when superstar Rajinikanth did a powerful cameo while Mohan Babu played the lead role.

Sonia ignores PVNR, says Rajiv scripted economic reforms

NEW DELHI: Sonia Gandhi praised contributions of all Congress prime ministers except P V Narasimha Rao in her speech Monday during the foundation stone-laying function of the Congress headquarters in Delhi to mark 125 years of the party's formation.

Making no mention of Rao in her 15-minute speech, she said Rajiv Gandhi scripted the course of economic policies that were followed by the government (headed by Rao) for the following five years.

"Rajiv did not stay with us to see his dreams being realised but we can see his stamp in the party manifesto for 1991 elections. That became the basis for economic policies for the next five years. These policies gave a new direction and strength to our economy and our society," she said.

Manmohan Singh was finance minister in the Rao government that was in office from 1991 and 1996 and who is credited with initiating the path-breaking reforms with the backing of Rao.

Sonia Gandhi said the party passed through a difficult phase in the mid-nineties and questions were raised even on the ability of the party to survive. "But we moved ahead without compromising our core beliefs and crossed difficult hurdles. We got a favourable verdict in the 2004 and 2009 general elections through our dedication and hard work," she said.

While Rao did not find a mention in her speech, Sonia Gandhi praised all other Congress prime ministers including Jawaharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and Manmohan Singh.

Congress leaders rarely make a mention of Rao who was the prime minister when the Babri mosque was demolished on Dec 6, 1992. The party lost its support base among minorities in Uttar Pradesh after the mosque demolition and was able to put up a good show in the state only in the 2009 general elections when it won 21 seats.

During the debate in parliament on the Liberhan commission report relating to the Ayodhya dispute, the Left and Samajwadi Party had blamed the Rao government for not doing enough to prevent the demolition of the Babri mosque.

Astrology Predicts 'Danger' To KCR!

With the kind of momentum and voltage that K Chandrasekhar Rao has generated in less than a month, many have been wondering as to where he got this fuel from. In no time, the astrologists were brought into the picture and here is the essence of what his ‘janma kundali’ has to say.

It is predicted that between February 2010 and August 2010, KCR has a ‘gandam’ of sorts and this could be in the form of an accident or a severe health crisis. One renowned astrologer claimed that since KCR has been creating a mental torture of sorts to many Telugus, he will face the same experience around that time. Other astrologer also says that KCR will not become CM in his life time for any state.

They also predict that his gochara and planetary position is not that strong during that time and due to the weak position of his eighth lord ship, he is bound to pay some heavy price. While no confirmations are received on this, the past record from these astrologers has shown sharp accuracy in their predictions. It worked with Chiru’s political blow and now it is the turn of KCR.

TRS Mobs Encourage Pubs On Bandh!!!

The bandh call given by the fanatical goons of K Chandrasekhar Rao and the TRS party brought life to a standstill. In no time, the mobs were on the road creating extensive damage to the public property and bars and other small establishments faced the brunt.

Surprisingly, it was reported that the pubs were unfazed by the commotion happening outside and they were going on with their music and pretty girls dancing around just like any other day. It is heard that all such joints ran to packed houses with boys and girls landing up at late nights as well.

Here is the best part, some of these pubs are reportedly close to the TRS office but still, not an iota of their premises were damaged while the rest of the properties belonging to daily workers and others small time shop owners were smashed. Strange policies the TRS members have….

'Third statement' on Telangana tomorrow?

If reports from New Delhi are to be believed, the UPA government might make a third statement on the controversial Telangana issue in a day or two, to bring down rising tempers in the region.

Several Congress ministers and MPs from Telangana met union Law Minister M. Veerappa Moily and Ahmed Patel on Monday and urged them to act 'immediately' on the separate statehood issue, or the movement would 'spread'. The union ministers assured that the high command was very positive about the issue and might make yet another statement in a day or two with more clarity on Telangana state formation.

Rajya Sabha MP V Hanumantha Rao and Nizamabad MP Madhu Goud Yaskhi, MP, told media persons that they had conveyed to the high command on the need to do something for Telangana immediately, lest the movement will spread.

On Sunday, Andhra Pradesh Minister Geeta Reddy told reporters that union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has promised 'some good news' on Telangana while requesting the ministers to withdraw their resignations.

'Pranab Mukherjee asked us to withdraw our resignations and assured us that there will be good news on Telangana in the near future,' Geeta Reddy had said.

'Third statement' on Telangana tomorrow?

If reports from New Delhi are to be believed, the UPA government might make a third statement on the controversial Telangana issue in a day or two, to bring down rising tempers in the region.

Several Congress ministers and MPs from Telangana met union Law Minister M. Veerappa Moily and Ahmed Patel on Monday and urged them to act 'immediately' on the separate statehood issue, or the movement would 'spread'. The union ministers assured that the high command was very positive about the issue and might make yet another statement in a day or two with more clarity on Telangana state formation.

Rajya Sabha MP V Hanumantha Rao and Nizamabad MP Madhu Goud Yaskhi, MP, told media persons that they had conveyed to the high command on the need to do something for Telangana immediately, lest the movement will spread.

On Sunday, Andhra Pradesh Minister Geeta Reddy told reporters that union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has promised 'some good news' on Telangana while requesting the ministers to withdraw their resignations.

'Pranab Mukherjee asked us to withdraw our resignations and assured us that there will be good news on Telangana in the near future,' Geeta Reddy had said.

Astrology: Telangana Never Forms!

Astrologers have given their twist to the crisis-ridden story of the state, at least as far as the year 2009 is concerned. Astrologers say that Andhra Pradesh is currently going through second phase of ‘sade-saati’, which means seven and a half year long period of Saturn on Moon in the natal chart of the state. This period started in July 19, 2007 and would continue until November 3, 2014, they say. Currently, the state is in the second phase of the (Janma Sani) of sade-saati, which started on September 9, 2009 and will continue until August 5, 2012. The Janma Sani phase is considered the worst of the three sade-saati phases. In addition, the static condition of Mars (Neecha Sthambana or Kuja Stambana) in Chitra star (birth star of AP) is not helping matters. And there is more news. As per the state’s birth chart, there will be no division of the state. At least, the high command would know who to shift the blame to in case Telangana does not become a reality.

Astrology: Telangana Never Forms!

Astrologers have given their twist to the crisis-ridden story of the state, at least as far as the year 2009 is concerned. Astrologers say that Andhra Pradesh is currently going through second phase of ‘sade-saati’, which means seven and a half year long period of Saturn on Moon in the natal chart of the state. This period started in July 19, 2007 and would continue until November 3, 2014, they say. Currently, the state is in the second phase of the (Janma Sani) of sade-saati, which started on September 9, 2009 and will continue until August 5, 2012. The Janma Sani phase is considered the worst of the three sade-saati phases. In addition, the static condition of Mars (Neecha Sthambana or Kuja Stambana) in Chitra star (birth star of AP) is not helping matters. And there is more news. As per the state’s birth chart, there will be no division of the state. At least, the high command would know who to shift the blame to in case Telangana does not become a reality.

Discount by Hansika

 
The Milky girl’s last two films Maska and Jayaheebhava have failed at Box Office. So she decided to give an offer to the producers that she was decreasing her remuneration till her next hit. Discounts are not only confined to shoppings, but it can be seen giving in film industry also. Surprisingly, even director Puri Jagannath joined this flop club.
 
Puri Jagannath , who also failed with his latest movie ‘Ek Niranjan’ is planning to make a film with Gopichand in which Hansika is pairing him and she has reduced her remuneration to 80 lakhs and upon puri’s request,agreed for lesser pay pack and has given a special Discount, sources said.

Movie Review : 3 Idiots : Rating : 7/10

Story
Rancho (Amir Khan), Farhan (Madhavan) and Raju (Sharman Joshi) are classmates in a premiere engineering college in India. They are from different backgrounds (one ultra rich, one middle class and another poor economic background). Dean Viru (Boman Irani) is a follows a strict regime and believes in putting peer pressure on students. Rancho is of opinion that students should never chase grades, but they should love what they are doing. The rest of the story is all about how Rancho makes a difference to his friends and proves that the dean is wrong.

Actors:
Aamir Khan looks like a teenager with young outlook. R Madhavan is good as a student who has his heart set elsewhere. Sharman Joshi is a perfect fit for a guy from poverty-stricken family. Kareena Kapoor’s role is little passive in the movie and she is good. She looks little elder to Aamir Khan. Boman Irani has done a character that has striking similarities to that of his character in Munnabhai MBBS. The guy who did the role of NRI is cool.

Technical departments:

Story - screenplay – direction: The story of this movie has roots in Chetan Bhagat’s first novel ‘Five Point Someone’ – a semi-biographical book set in the backdrop of IIT. Raj Kumar Hirani and Abhijit Joshi have taken the basic gist and a few instances from the book and penned a fresh story. Screenplay of the movie is refreshing with spaced flashback narration. You will have something to look forward to in the entire movie. Direction is excellent. I have read ‘Five Point Someone’ and loved it. The only part in the book I didn’t like is the procedure they go through when the steal the question paper from dean’s office. Thankfully, the director modified it to make it look simple.

The following parts are retained from the book –

1. Three different backgrounds for each of three students.
2. Hero falling in love with dean’s daughter.
3. References to death of Dean’s son.
4. Poor student trying to commit suicide and breaking his legs

Characterization changes compared to the book

1. Hari (Rancho) character is completely modified. The entire book is written from Hari’s point of view. In the movie, the remaining two characters narrate the story of Rancho (Hari).
2. Ryan (Farhan) character is completely changed. Ryan is a man who is into alcohol and grass. Whereas Farhan has a passion for photography in the movie. And his passion is to become a wildlife photographer. But he joined engineering college to satisfy his parents. Alok (Raju) character is kept intact in the movie.
3. Professor’s daughter character is cut down.

The refreshing changes in story –

1. The interval episode is excellent.
2. Baby delivery episode is amazing.
3. The final scene between NRI and Aamir Khan is superb.
4. The relationship between heroine and her brand-crazy materialistic beau is developed very well.

Here are the best scenes in the movie –

1. Aamir Khan intro episode where he replies to the ragging senior.
2. Aamir Khan asking why astronauts can’t use pencil and Boman Irani replying to it towards the climax.
3. The entire sequences of showing Sharman’s family episodes in black & white color.
4. The way Madhavan convinces his parents.
5. Hindi speech episode by NRI student makes you laugh uncontrollably (thanx to the funny usage of balatkar and sthan).
6. The style in which Sharman replies to the questions in the interview
7. The methods used by Aamir to make injured Sharman as a normal guy.
8. The baby delivery episode
9. The climax episode of NRI meeting the scientist.

The director seems to be still having in the hangover of Munnabhai MBBS

1. Boman Irani characterization is similar (he plays professor in both the movies) and hero falls in love with professor’s daughter in both the movies.
2. The hospital scenes (baby delivery and sharman’s hospitalization) have similar tone in both the movies.
3. If Munnabhai 1 & 2 professed Jaadu Ki jhappi and Gandhigiri, 3 Idiots comes up with another philosophy of ‘all is well’.

Other technical departments: Cinematography CK Muraleedharan is excellent. Music by Shantanu Moitra sound average when you listen and watch the promos, but it sounds very good in the movie because of well-conceived songs and their proper placement. Editing is very good. You don’t find the movie lengthy though the runtime is almost 3 hours. Dialogues are witty as well as thought-provoking.

Analysis: 3 Idiots is a movie that has both entertainment and sentiment mixed in the right proportions. It is also a message oriented film and it gives the message with nice entertainment. All the alumni of engineering colleges will have a nostalgic moment in the movie as we can identify ourselves with one character among there three idiots (for me, it reminded me of my BITS Pilani days). People in the theatre were clapping after the movie is finished and it shows the kind of impact 3 Idiots has it on it’s viewers. On a whole, ‘3 Idiots’ is a wonderful film and I recommend it to everybody.

Movie Review : 3 Idiots : Rating : 7/10

Story
Rancho (Amir Khan), Farhan (Madhavan) and Raju (Sharman Joshi) are classmates in a premiere engineering college in India. They are from different backgrounds (one ultra rich, one middle class and another poor economic background). Dean Viru (Boman Irani) is a follows a strict regime and believes in putting peer pressure on students. Rancho is of opinion that students should never chase grades, but they should love what they are doing. The rest of the story is all about how Rancho makes a difference to his friends and proves that the dean is wrong.

Actors:
Aamir Khan looks like a teenager with young outlook. R Madhavan is good as a student who has his heart set elsewhere. Sharman Joshi is a perfect fit for a guy from poverty-stricken family. Kareena Kapoor’s role is little passive in the movie and she is good. She looks little elder to Aamir Khan. Boman Irani has done a character that has striking similarities to that of his character in Munnabhai MBBS. The guy who did the role of NRI is cool.

Technical departments:

Story - screenplay – direction: The story of this movie has roots in Chetan Bhagat’s first novel ‘Five Point Someone’ – a semi-biographical book set in the backdrop of IIT. Raj Kumar Hirani and Abhijit Joshi have taken the basic gist and a few instances from the book and penned a fresh story. Screenplay of the movie is refreshing with spaced flashback narration. You will have something to look forward to in the entire movie. Direction is excellent. I have read ‘Five Point Someone’ and loved it. The only part in the book I didn’t like is the procedure they go through when the steal the question paper from dean’s office. Thankfully, the director modified it to make it look simple.

The following parts are retained from the book –

1. Three different backgrounds for each of three students.
2. Hero falling in love with dean’s daughter.
3. References to death of Dean’s son.
4. Poor student trying to commit suicide and breaking his legs

Characterization changes compared to the book

1. Hari (Rancho) character is completely modified. The entire book is written from Hari’s point of view. In the movie, the remaining two characters narrate the story of Rancho (Hari).
2. Ryan (Farhan) character is completely changed. Ryan is a man who is into alcohol and grass. Whereas Farhan has a passion for photography in the movie. And his passion is to become a wildlife photographer. But he joined engineering college to satisfy his parents. Alok (Raju) character is kept intact in the movie.
3. Professor’s daughter character is cut down.

The refreshing changes in story –

1. The interval episode is excellent.
2. Baby delivery episode is amazing.
3. The final scene between NRI and Aamir Khan is superb.
4. The relationship between heroine and her brand-crazy materialistic beau is developed very well.

Here are the best scenes in the movie –

1. Aamir Khan intro episode where he replies to the ragging senior.
2. Aamir Khan asking why astronauts can’t use pencil and Boman Irani replying to it towards the climax.
3. The entire sequences of showing Sharman’s family episodes in black & white color.
4. The way Madhavan convinces his parents.
5. Hindi speech episode by NRI student makes you laugh uncontrollably (thanx to the funny usage of balatkar and sthan).
6. The style in which Sharman replies to the questions in the interview
7. The methods used by Aamir to make injured Sharman as a normal guy.
8. The baby delivery episode
9. The climax episode of NRI meeting the scientist.

The director seems to be still having in the hangover of Munnabhai MBBS

1. Boman Irani characterization is similar (he plays professor in both the movies) and hero falls in love with professor’s daughter in both the movies.
2. The hospital scenes (baby delivery and sharman’s hospitalization) have similar tone in both the movies.
3. If Munnabhai 1 & 2 professed Jaadu Ki jhappi and Gandhigiri, 3 Idiots comes up with another philosophy of ‘all is well’.

Other technical departments: Cinematography CK Muraleedharan is excellent. Music by Shantanu Moitra sound average when you listen and watch the promos, but it sounds very good in the movie because of well-conceived songs and their proper placement. Editing is very good. You don’t find the movie lengthy though the runtime is almost 3 hours. Dialogues are witty as well as thought-provoking.

Analysis: 3 Idiots is a movie that has both entertainment and sentiment mixed in the right proportions. It is also a message oriented film and it gives the message with nice entertainment. All the alumni of engineering colleges will have a nostalgic moment in the movie as we can identify ourselves with one character among there three idiots (for me, it reminded me of my BITS Pilani days). People in the theatre were clapping after the movie is finished and it shows the kind of impact 3 Idiots has it on it’s viewers. On a whole, ‘3 Idiots’ is a wonderful film and I recommend it to everybody.

Asin is Lux Most Promising Star

Ever since Asin made her sensational debut in Bollywood, with ‘Ghajini’ the actress is not looking back. She is going strong and completes the year pretty well with a good number of awards in het kitty.

It all started with the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award and she went on to win most of the Debutant Awards. With two Filmfare Awards in South and one in North Asin already bagged three Filmfare Awards very early in her career.

Now she wins the “Lux–Sabse Tez Sitara’ forming the most happening actress of the year. Apart from films she also had coveted brand endorsements and a film with Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan.

Asin also got the Kalaimamani Award from the Government of Tamil Nadu and the best actress Anandalok Award for her ‘Ghajini’.

Asin is Lux Most Promising Star

Ever since Asin made her sensational debut in Bollywood, with ‘Ghajini’ the actress is not looking back. She is going strong and completes the year pretty well with a good number of awards in het kitty.

It all started with the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award and she went on to win most of the Debutant Awards. With two Filmfare Awards in South and one in North Asin already bagged three Filmfare Awards very early in her career.

Now she wins the “Lux–Sabse Tez Sitara’ forming the most happening actress of the year. Apart from films she also had coveted brand endorsements and a film with Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan.

Asin also got the Kalaimamani Award from the Government of Tamil Nadu and the best actress Anandalok Award for her ‘Ghajini’.

Ajith's 'Vettaikkaran' connection

Any guesses who sang a particular portion of 'Naan Adicha Thanga Maatta....' in 'Vettaikkaran', for which Vijay's son Jason Sanjay shared the screen space with his dad?

He is Aswath Ajith, son of popular drummer Ajith. The young singer's mom Vinitha too is a vocalist. She rendered voice to the hit song 'Kana Kaangiren....' in 'Ananda Thandavam'.

"Thanks to my mom and dad I was inspired by music. I started my journey with a Malayalam film titled 'Currency'. Music composer James Vasanthan gave me the opportunity to step into Tamil cinema with 'Pasanga'. Then came the 'Vettaikkaran' offer," Aswath Ajith says.

On his goals, he says, "I want to make it big in the field of music. Also, I would like to learn all forms of music. With support from my parents, I am hopeful that I would achieve my goals."

Happy about the feedback he has been getting for 'Vettaikkaran', Aswath says, "my friends and parents are immensely proud. My thanks to music composer Vijay Antony for giving me the opportunity."

Ajith's 'Vettaikkaran' connection

Any guesses who sang a particular portion of 'Naan Adicha Thanga Maatta....' in 'Vettaikkaran', for which Vijay's son Jason Sanjay shared the screen space with his dad?

He is Aswath Ajith, son of popular drummer Ajith. The young singer's mom Vinitha too is a vocalist. She rendered voice to the hit song 'Kana Kaangiren....' in 'Ananda Thandavam'.

"Thanks to my mom and dad I was inspired by music. I started my journey with a Malayalam film titled 'Currency'. Music composer James Vasanthan gave me the opportunity to step into Tamil cinema with 'Pasanga'. Then came the 'Vettaikkaran' offer," Aswath Ajith says.

On his goals, he says, "I want to make it big in the field of music. Also, I would like to learn all forms of music. With support from my parents, I am hopeful that I would achieve my goals."

Happy about the feedback he has been getting for 'Vettaikkaran', Aswath says, "my friends and parents are immensely proud. My thanks to music composer Vijay Antony for giving me the opportunity."

N.D. Tiwari denies involvement in 'sex scandal'

Hyderabad, Dec 25 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Governor N.D. Tiwari Friday denied media reports alleging his involvement in a sex scandal and termed them “malicious” even as women’s groups held demonstrations outside his official residence here demanding his resignation. The opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader N. Chandrababu Naidu has also sought the 86-year-old Tiwari’s resignation for “unbecoming conduct”. Ravi Shankar, Tiwari’s lawyer told CNN-IBN news channel that the allegations were “a tissue of lies” and they had slapped a legal notice on the media house that telecast clips purportedly showing the governor in compromising position along with three young women in his bedroom. ABN channel, owned by Telugu daily Andhra Jyothi, telecast the story in the morning to shocked viewers. The state high court later issued an order restraining the channel from telecasting the “demeaning” story. Hours after the TV channel aired footage of the alleged sex scandal, a group of 50 odd women descended on the Raj Bhawan demanding action against the governor. Police quickly hustled away the protesting women. A dozen activists of the All India Democratic Women’s Organisation and Progressive Women’s Organisation were arrested. A statement issued from Raj Bhavan Friday evening said the governor was disturbed at the attempts to malign him. The statement signed by Aryandra Sharma, officer on special duty to the governor, said: “All other media/news channels have been informed of the facts with a request not to take cognizance of fabricated, false and malicious news story attempting to tarnish the image of the Hon’ble Governor.” “There is absolutely no truth in the alleged news story which is nothing but sensation mongering and in poor taste. It is nothing but a tissue of lies,” it added. “The Governor Shri Narayan Datt Tiwariji is 86 years old and in the evening of his life. The office of the Governor is constantly under public scrutiny and entirely above board.” “It is sad and unfortunate that constitutional functionaries are dragged into needless controversy with utter disregard to propriety as well as deference to be shown to the age which is part of our culture and tradition,” it said. The Andhra Pradesh High Court, acting on a public suit, issued an injunction against showing the pictures, a couple of hours after the ABN channel aired the clips. The channel quoted Radhika, a woman from Uttarakhand, as saying that she sent the young women to the Raj Bhavan on Tiwari’s request through his aide. The woman said she was exposing the governor as he failed to provide her an iron ore mining licence in Andhra Pradesh. TDP chief Naidu told a news conference that Tiwari should resign or the central government should sack him for bringing shame to the “sacred office of the governor”. The former chief minister also demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the scandal as some MPs were also allegedly involved.

N.D. Tiwari denies involvement in 'sex scandal'

Hyderabad, Dec 25 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Governor N.D. Tiwari Friday denied media reports alleging his involvement in a sex scandal and termed them “malicious” even as women’s groups held demonstrations outside his official residence here demanding his resignation. The opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader N. Chandrababu Naidu has also sought the 86-year-old Tiwari’s resignation for “unbecoming conduct”. Ravi Shankar, Tiwari’s lawyer told CNN-IBN news channel that the allegations were “a tissue of lies” and they had slapped a legal notice on the media house that telecast clips purportedly showing the governor in compromising position along with three young women in his bedroom. ABN channel, owned by Telugu daily Andhra Jyothi, telecast the story in the morning to shocked viewers. The state high court later issued an order restraining the channel from telecasting the “demeaning” story. Hours after the TV channel aired footage of the alleged sex scandal, a group of 50 odd women descended on the Raj Bhawan demanding action against the governor. Police quickly hustled away the protesting women. A dozen activists of the All India Democratic Women’s Organisation and Progressive Women’s Organisation were arrested. A statement issued from Raj Bhavan Friday evening said the governor was disturbed at the attempts to malign him. The statement signed by Aryandra Sharma, officer on special duty to the governor, said: “All other media/news channels have been informed of the facts with a request not to take cognizance of fabricated, false and malicious news story attempting to tarnish the image of the Hon’ble Governor.” “There is absolutely no truth in the alleged news story which is nothing but sensation mongering and in poor taste. It is nothing but a tissue of lies,” it added. “The Governor Shri Narayan Datt Tiwariji is 86 years old and in the evening of his life. The office of the Governor is constantly under public scrutiny and entirely above board.” “It is sad and unfortunate that constitutional functionaries are dragged into needless controversy with utter disregard to propriety as well as deference to be shown to the age which is part of our culture and tradition,” it said. The Andhra Pradesh High Court, acting on a public suit, issued an injunction against showing the pictures, a couple of hours after the ABN channel aired the clips. The channel quoted Radhika, a woman from Uttarakhand, as saying that she sent the young women to the Raj Bhavan on Tiwari’s request through his aide. The woman said she was exposing the governor as he failed to provide her an iron ore mining licence in Andhra Pradesh. TDP chief Naidu told a news conference that Tiwari should resign or the central government should sack him for bringing shame to the “sacred office of the governor”. The former chief minister also demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the scandal as some MPs were also allegedly involved.

Shruthi Haasan Unplugged!

Daughter dear of Kamal says that music is her everything in life. The smart daughter of Kamal is geared-up to rock us with her unique voice through the Live Martini band this time.

Shruthi is a happy girl right now with good offers. Going to music school, meeting the amazing teachers learning Hindustani classical and lot more interesting stuffs are making her a busy bee.

When asked about her passion towards music and if she is interested to show it in Tamil she said, “Now-a-days, I have listened to some incredible numbers by vernacular rock bands. It’s so great to see our native languages being celebrated and revered. I would love to sing a vernacular rock song.”

Guess what she had to say if she will do the music for her dad’s next film as well? “I have no clue. You should ask this to my dad. I want him to come see Shruthi the musician and artiste, and not Shruthi, his daughter. I want the music to speak for itself,” she said by tossing her dimple smile over us.

Shruthi Haasan Unplugged!

Daughter dear of Kamal says that music is her everything in life. The smart daughter of Kamal is geared-up to rock us with her unique voice through the Live Martini band this time.

Shruthi is a happy girl right now with good offers. Going to music school, meeting the amazing teachers learning Hindustani classical and lot more interesting stuffs are making her a busy bee.

When asked about her passion towards music and if she is interested to show it in Tamil she said, “Now-a-days, I have listened to some incredible numbers by vernacular rock bands. It’s so great to see our native languages being celebrated and revered. I would love to sing a vernacular rock song.”

Guess what she had to say if she will do the music for her dad’s next film as well? “I have no clue. You should ask this to my dad. I want him to come see Shruthi the musician and artiste, and not Shruthi, his daughter. I want the music to speak for itself,” she said by tossing her dimple smile over us.

Ajith’s 50th movie by Goutham Menon!

Hear is a breaking news for everyone who is eagerly waiting for the announcements about Ajith’s 50th movie…

Reliable sources had it that the landmark project of Ajith will be directed by Goutham Menon. Dayanidhi Alagiri will be producing the film under his home banner Cloud Nine Movies.

Many were on the race to direct Ajith’s 50th film and now the opportunity has been bagged by Goutham Menon. Fresh after the completion of his ‘Vinnaithandi Varuvaya’, the director is all set to start the work with Thala.

Vijay is already working on his 50th project ‘Sura’ and now it’s Ajith who will be chasing him after. Let’s see who wins the race at the box office!

Ajith’s 50th movie by Goutham Menon!

Hear is a breaking news for everyone who is eagerly waiting for the announcements about Ajith’s 50th movie…

Reliable sources had it that the landmark project of Ajith will be directed by Goutham Menon. Dayanidhi Alagiri will be producing the film under his home banner Cloud Nine Movies.

Many were on the race to direct Ajith’s 50th film and now the opportunity has been bagged by Goutham Menon. Fresh after the completion of his ‘Vinnaithandi Varuvaya’, the director is all set to start the work with Thala.

Vijay is already working on his 50th project ‘Sura’ and now it’s Ajith who will be chasing him after. Let’s see who wins the race at the box office!

It’s three cheers for 3 Idiots, Aamir on opening day

NEW DELHI: Three Idiots is set to outwit the other big stars at the box office on Friday. Going by the movie’s performance at cinema halls, the producer and distributors expect to close Friday with Rs 20-crore gross revenue. In comparison, other hits like Love Aaj Kal and Kambakkht Ishq grossed Rs 9-10 crore on their first day.

Aamir Khan has been having blockbuster Christmas releases for three years now. The actor’s latest flick earned worldwide gross revenues of Rs 9 crore on Thursday, Rs 2 crore more than his 2008 hit, Ghajini.

Two large multiplex players said most of the shows have 90-95% bookings, with several of them running to full houses. Incidentally, the multiplexes increased prices by 10-15% for 3 Idiots, which usually is the norm for movies starring marque actors. “This could be one of the best openings of a movie this year in terms of theatrical revenues. Going by the advance booking numbers, we believe the movie will continue to get similar response for the next few days,” Delhi-based PVR Cinemas CEO Amitabh Vardhan said.

Mumbai-based multiplex Inox Leisure’s CEO Alok Tandon added that the advance bookings are between 85% and 90% for the weekend. While the movie has opened well, “it’s still too early to say whether it will be the biggest blockbuster of the year,” trade analyst Taran Adarsh said.

“In Australia, multiplexes have reduced shows of the movie, Avatar, and increased shows for 3 Idiots,” Vidhu Vinod Chopra, producer of the movie, said.

Produced by Vinod Chopra Productions, 3 Idiots was distributed in collaboration with Reliance Big Pictures. Made on an estimated budget of Rs 35 crore, 3 Idiots has been released with 1,894 prints, of which 1,550 went to the Indian market and 344 went overseas.

It’s three cheers for 3 Idiots, Aamir on opening day

NEW DELHI: Three Idiots is set to outwit the other big stars at the box office on Friday. Going by the movie’s performance at cinema halls, the producer and distributors expect to close Friday with Rs 20-crore gross revenue. In comparison, other hits like Love Aaj Kal and Kambakkht Ishq grossed Rs 9-10 crore on their first day.

Aamir Khan has been having blockbuster Christmas releases for three years now. The actor’s latest flick earned worldwide gross revenues of Rs 9 crore on Thursday, Rs 2 crore more than his 2008 hit, Ghajini.

Two large multiplex players said most of the shows have 90-95% bookings, with several of them running to full houses. Incidentally, the multiplexes increased prices by 10-15% for 3 Idiots, which usually is the norm for movies starring marque actors. “This could be one of the best openings of a movie this year in terms of theatrical revenues. Going by the advance booking numbers, we believe the movie will continue to get similar response for the next few days,” Delhi-based PVR Cinemas CEO Amitabh Vardhan said.

Mumbai-based multiplex Inox Leisure’s CEO Alok Tandon added that the advance bookings are between 85% and 90% for the weekend. While the movie has opened well, “it’s still too early to say whether it will be the biggest blockbuster of the year,” trade analyst Taran Adarsh said.

“In Australia, multiplexes have reduced shows of the movie, Avatar, and increased shows for 3 Idiots,” Vidhu Vinod Chopra, producer of the movie, said.

Produced by Vinod Chopra Productions, 3 Idiots was distributed in collaboration with Reliance Big Pictures. Made on an estimated budget of Rs 35 crore, 3 Idiots has been released with 1,894 prints, of which 1,550 went to the Indian market and 344 went overseas.

Terror attack on US plane averted

A bid to blow up a Detroit-bound flight has been averted in the US as the explosive device failed.

According to US media reports, Abdul Mudallad, a Nigerian passenger with links to the Al-Qaeda, was planning to blow up the plane and has been arrested. 

US President Obama has ordered increased security in the US after the terror bid on board the Northwest airlines flight travelling from Amsterdam to Detroit was foiled.

Mudallad told investigators he had acquired the explosive in Yemen, along with instructions as to when it should be used.

It was not immediately clear why the passenger wanted to attack the flight.

The FBI is investigating the case.

Terror attack on US plane averted

A bid to blow up a Detroit-bound flight has been averted in the US as the explosive device failed.

According to US media reports, Abdul Mudallad, a Nigerian passenger with links to the Al-Qaeda, was planning to blow up the plane and has been arrested. 

US President Obama has ordered increased security in the US after the terror bid on board the Northwest airlines flight travelling from Amsterdam to Detroit was foiled.

Mudallad told investigators he had acquired the explosive in Yemen, along with instructions as to when it should be used.

It was not immediately clear why the passenger wanted to attack the flight.

The FBI is investigating the case.

Andhra Governor in eye of storm over TV expose

Just like his government, Andhra Pradesh Governor N D Tiwari is also in the eye of a storm. An expose allegedly showing Tiwari in a compromising position with girls at Raj Bhavan has raised a stink, with opposition parties demanding he be immediately sacked.

Women groups are now demanding Governor Narayan Dutt Tiwari's ouster from Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad. This after a private Telugu channel aired photograph that allegedly showed Tiwari in a compromising position with several girls, who the channel claimed worked at Raj Bhavan.

After a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), the Andhra Pradesh High court asked the channel to stop telecast of the visuals. Raj Bhavan said the TV programme was 'fabricated, false and malicious', aimed at tarnishing the image of the Governor.

"He degraded it. It is not we. It is the Governor who has to answer for being involved in such acts," said A Radhakrishna, Editor, Andhra Jyoti.

The Opposition has demanded that Tiwari be sacked.

"Today what they have shown is very bad and everybody should be ashamed of it. I demand that immediately the Governor should resign or otherwise the Government of India should sack him," said Chandrababu Naidu, Leader of the Opposition.

The government was reluctant to react.

When NDTV asked Andhra home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy about the icnident she slammed the door of her car.

The expose comes at a time when there is speculation on whether the state will come under President's rule and on whether a new incumbent will occupy Raj Bhavan.