'NBK's Pandurangadu Review'

Story: Pundareeka Ranganathudu aka Rangadu (Balakrishna) is born in a family of Lord Krishna's Devotees.But he is a womenizer who never cares about his Parents(
K.Viswanath & Sivaparvati)or their wishes.He was lured by a dancer Amrutha(Tabu ) and soon he was in a thick relationship with that woman.Lakshmi(Sneha) is an ardent
devotee of Lord Krishna and one day Lord Krishna( Balakrishna)appear in her dreams and tell her to marry Rangadu.Parents forcibly convince Rangadu to marry
Lakshmi.Even after marriage Rangadu is the same old guy with the same old affair with Amruta.How Lord Krishna changes his attitude towards family & life forms rest of the
story.

Highlights:

Apart from his Massive star image Balakrishna has his unique record of enacting in variety of roles in various genres.Films like Aditya 369,Bhairava Dweepam and now
Pandurangadu showcases his versatility and proves that in his generation of actors he is the true successor of Legend NTR not because of blood but because of his
talent,screen presence and dare to attempt such films&charecters.Balakrishna's performance in dual role of Lord Krishna & Rangadu standsout.He looks awesome as Lord
Krishna.His acting in this film can be said as one of his finest performances in his career.

K.Raghavendrarao spelled the magic again.He delivers another touching devotional drama,a tough remake of a timeless classic,successfully.His narrative style ,a
combination of emotion,entertainment&romance ,worked well with this film.The movie has Navarasalu and there is an overdose of Srungara rasam in the first half( as
demanded by the script !? ;-) )

MM Keeravani's music is the backbone of the movie.The songs,bit songs and the background score are very good.

Sneha is apt &performed well.Tabu looks sexy.

When Sudhala Ashok teja got national award for Nenu Saitham song,there were many comments heard within the industry as the song isn't his original.But those voices
cannot comment on his ability if they listen to Amma ninnu okka Sari chusi from Pandurangadu.A truely magnificient work by Sudhala Ashok teja.Greatest lyric written in
recent times.

Last 40 minutes of the movie is the biggest asset for the film with magnanimous acting of Balakrishna and arresting songs Matrudevobhava,Hey Krishna Mukunda
Murari,Neelamegha, Emani Adaganu.

Songs picturisation is good just like any other KRR's film.

Unlike many other devotional dramas the film was wrapped in 2hour 30mins.

Sidelights:

JK Bharavi's script is good but it could be better in some of the key scenes.

Casting isn't that good.A better cast(for the roles of 8wives of Lord Krishna,Rangadu's mother )could bring much quality for the film.

Balakrishna looks aged for the charecter of a flirt.So is the case of Tabu,even though she looks hot.

Public Talk : Good Movie.Worth watching.

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Meet Shruti Hassan on the covers of ‘Verve’

Well, we have the child of two yesteryear superstars gearing up to step into the glamour world. Talking about Shruti Hassan, daughter of Kamal Hassan and Sarika, she rocks the covers of the latest issue of ‘Verve’. The issue talks about Shruti, what it is to be a child of two superstars and about her fancy for black nail polish and army jackets.

Shruti does not have just looks, she also writes her own songs, croons, jams with the tabla and piano, and has performed at bigger venues than your mind can ever think, venues as big as Whiskey A Go Go, Hard Rock Café etc… to say the least. Though Shruti does not have any Bollywood project in her hands at present, she is waiting for the right moment to knock at her doors. Well, Shruti, we are more than convinced that the right moment is not far behind!

Sultan The Warrior with 3500 prints

Sultan The Warrior, a full-length animated movie of Rajnikanh, is all set for a hysterical world release with about 3500 prints, early 2009. It is directed by Aishwarya, the superstar's daughter. Adlabs produces the flick. Most of the animation work is under progress at Brazil. One Min 45 Sec official trailer of the film was released on January 14th, this year.

Simran‘s debut in Telugu Television Industry

Maa TV is a Telugu entertainment channel, carved a niche for itself in the present competitive television market. It is swiftly proceeding in an effort to keep up its promise of giving quality programs to all its viewers. The channel has been consistently doing very good with lots of new programmes adding to its kitty.

MAA TV which had a consistent growth in its market channel share for past few weeks is due to its thoughtful programming and scheduling. The way it has divided the slots of programmes according to its target audience itself has majorly helped the channel to give the right kind of programme to right people at the right time.

The channel attempted to redefine the fiction by giving short stories to the audience as an alternative to long drawn serials.

With this interesting packaging the most significant aspect is the popular actress ‘Simran’, who is for the very first time entering into the Telugu television industry.

‘Simran Marapurani kathalu’ a daily serial is the most interesting scoop of treat happening to the Telugu family audience. Unlike daily soaps this chronicles various small stories filled with humor, emotional, drama and lots of Variety.

Every story is in 20 episodes each directed by a prominent director. The delight of these stories is the lead role being played by the very popular actress ‘Simran’ in all the episodes.

This is going to be on air from 26th May 2008 daily from Monday to Thursday 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The production house of this series is Pyramid Saimira Production International Services Ltd.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Thammareddi Bharadwaj, Head Content (AP), Pyramid Saimira Production International Limited (PSPIL), the Producer of the Teleseries stated: “Simran Marapu Rani Kathalu is going to add in lots of freshness to the television topography due to these interesting stories. We are extremely happy to be associated with Maa TV for telecasting this series”.

Expressing his happiness Mr. Sharrath Marar, Chief Executive Officer, Maa Television Network Ltd. said, “We are very delighted with the fact that Simran is making her debut in television and it is happening on Maa TV. ‘Simran Marapurani Kathalu’ on MAA TV will be telecasted at our prime slot daily, as it will definitely get us lot of appreciation from our audience.”

Parugu collects 21 crores

In a press meet held today producer Dil Raju said that his latest film Parugu has collected a gross of 21 crores in just three. He also said that Parugu is going to collect more than what Bommarillu and Desamuduru collected in the past. This film is made with family crowds in mind, and Dil Raju says that 60% of the crowds are family audiences in Parugu theaters.

Anushka loosing....

Anushka loosing her place in tollywood? Its almost true. According to sources, Anushka wants to focus only on Charecter roles than glam roles as a result she is denying all the offers which are coming to her in Telugu and Tamil.

Sexy and hot babes like Anushka must just know how to dance and show skin than being conscious about roles in the films.

Its better you sign the films which are offered to you as “Make hay when the sun shines”. Because if you loose your charm and age now, after two years no one will be interested in you, even if you are willing to go semi nude on screen.

Think about it Anushka!

'Prabhas,Trisha Bujjigadu Review'

Story:

Circa 1996 , Vizag

Young Bujji & Little Chitti are neighbours &best friends.One day Chitti was deeply hurt 'coz BujjI spoiled her sand temple.She asks him not to talk to her for 12 years & also
says she will marry him if he can live up to her challenge.Bujji runs away from home.

Circa 2008 , Chennai

Bujjigadu (Prabhas) is a mass fella who fights for fun and also a huge fan of Thalaiva Rajinikanth.Bujjigadu leaves to Vizag to meet his Chitti.Chitti(Trisha)is studying in
London and her family is living in Hyderabad.She sends her sister(Sanjana) to contact Bujji.Bujjigadu also lands in a tempting deal, with Machireddy&sons(Kota Srinivasarao
gang)for Rs.1Crore to kill Sivanna (Mohan babu),as he needs money to live happily after marrying Chitti.He comes to Hyderabad to find Chitti & to kill Sivanna.There he
comes to know Chitti is the only sister of Sivanna.What he will do next forms rest of the story.

Highlights :

Prabhas looks macho.Prabhas performed very well as a Puri mark funny,arrogant& tough guy.it's a different charecter for him.
Nothing special to say about Trisha.Her makeup is awkward.
Music by Sandeep Chowta is ok.There isn't much variation or much variety.
There are some enjoyable witty one liners and overall comedy isn't upto the mark compared to Puri's earlier films.Sunil did well,Ali appears in 3 different roles (including a
gay).

Sidelights:
It's a Lazy screenplay by Puri Jagannadh.Though no one expect a novel storyline for a mass film atleast people expects an entertaining film with a fluid screenplay from
him.he failed to deliver so.it's a routine mass flick.
Mohan babu is casted in a pretty routine don cum brother character.His terrific acting abilities were absolutely wasted.
amma-abba,munda-randa kind of telugu thitlu are used very casually for comedy( often uttered by heroines )

Public Talk : Below Average .
Industry Talk : Cinema lo Vishayam thakkuva.manchi combination unna mass cinema kabatti openings vasthayi,Safe avvochu kani...cinema nilabadadhu.

Ileana with Mahesh

lleana is said to have signed on the dotted line for Mahesh Babu’s next film in the direction of Trivikram. Incidentally this couple of being repeated after the industry hit Pokiri. Varudu is title under consideration for this film. This film is the second one in the combination of Mahesh Babu and Trivikram. And it also the second one in the combination of Trivikram and Ileana