Iliyana remains the reigning favourite of Tollywood

If there’s one actress who has this uncanny ability of remaining at the top in spite of box-office catastrophes is Ileana. Despite two flops in a row ( Saleem and Rechchipo), she remains the reigning favourite and immediate choice of Tollywood film makers.

She is in much demand and has been flooded with offers as well as corporate brands to be their brand ambassador. And now, she is now the new brand ambassador for Big C, the chain of mobile retail stores in Andhra Pradesh. Remember that Charmee was the first celebrity model for the company and then Kajal did the same for last one year. As the company is in expansion mode, it has roped in Ileana, the biggest actress in South India now.

Speaking at a press meet held on Tuesday ( Dec 22) at Taj Banjara Hotel in Hyderabad, Ileana said that she is happy to be associated with this brand. On the other hand, Ileana has now officially signed three films for 2010. NTR’s Shakti, Vikram’s bilingual 24 and Surender Reddy’s film with Ram

Trisha Starts Star-Hotel Business In Hyderabad

If you think that the petite beauty Trisha is apt for doing glam doll roles and being the love interest of the heroes, perhaps this should change your thoughts. The pretty girl has also got brains in her head and she is now venturing into becoming an hotelier.

Sources reveal that Trisha’s father Krishnan happens to be an experienced person in hotel management and so, she has decided to use his experience in starting their own venture. The news is that Trisha is all set to open a star hotel in the city of Hyderabad and her father would be running the show.

It is also heard that the inaugural of the hotel would be done on a grand scale with some noted politicians and celebrities becoming part of it. As for her films, Trisha is busy in Bollywood with her debut venture opposite Akshay Kumar and ‘Namo Venkatesa’ with Venkatesh. Good luck to the starlet for her star hotel.

Namita's 'Sexy Affair' With Dress Designer

Sydney Sladen is a popular dress designer who is also a favorite for heroines like Trisha, Ramya Krishna, Shriya and many others. He regularly conducts ramp walks and designer cloth exhibitions especially in Chennai.

He is the hot favorite of Kollywood queens. Now the latest gossip is making rounds that buxom lady Namitha is in a fling with this guy and is regularly seen with him.

It’s also gossiped that she is moving along with him day and night. So we may see if something fishy happens for her career with this hot affair as she is not becoming available for many producers on their calls.

Let us see where this affair takes her.

Photo Feature: Heroine 'Bending' To Show

Actresses have become real seductresses these days. And pictures like these are enough to confirm that. This is the latest picture of Diya Mirza in her hot pose bending at 180 degrees from her hip. It is not required to say what she is showing with that bong angle! It has become hot favorite picture among the youngsters and is circulating it through mails.

Photo Feature: Hats-Off To You Baby

She is pulling her hat but men would make their hats off for this sexiest damsel of Indian screen now. She is Nandana Sen, the scorching hot female lead in Rang Rasiayya made by Ketan Mehta. She acted semi nude in the film and became hot topic. And this is her recent pic projecting herself as a Cosmo-actress with lowest neck top revealing her feminine assets and also flat wide tummy much to the bliss of men those find surges of testosterone in them.

SMS Joke On 'Saleem' In Circulation

It is a common thing to note that some of the films, especially with expectations, turn out to be flops at the box office. But there are times when few flops tend to create a negative impact and send the audience into depression. One such film right now is said to be ‘Saleem’.

So much is the impact of the dud ‘Saleem’ that many have been coming up with creative methods of entertaining themselves. One among them is the SMS that is making hot rounds. It goes “After movie era started there were two forms of cinema One was Mooki and other was Talkie and now with Saleem a new era started, its called Paki.’

On the other hand, some also said that YVS Chowdary has given a much stronger disaster than his earlier release ‘Okka Magadu’ labeled as the debacle of the decade. The SMS mania has been spreading across all corners of the state and let us see if this creates any publicity for the film.

Arya-2 Brings Loss For 'Telangana' Producer

Telanagana activists are so insane and volatile that they don’t know where they are piercing their weapon of anger. They have damaged Arya-2 movie and it was bought by Dil Raju and hence entire loss is only for him. And he is a Telangana producer born at Narsingpalli in Nizamabad district. Dil Raju is worried for whole loss through Arya2.

It is pity to see Telugu Film Industry with iron curtain between Telangana and non-Telangana artistes. No one thought that this situation would arise. And now some artistes those are sitting leisure without films are going active in Telangana Film Chamber.

We have to see where it ends.

Kajal's Diplomacy With 'Telangana Issue'

Heroine Kajal who is still in the hangover of Magadheera is now wishing to act even in Hindi version of the same. Apart from that her recent film Arya2 has drowned in the inundation of political flood in Naizam area. She was asked how she feels with the Telangana issue. She diplomatically said, “Any artiste would feel bad if any situation hinders his or her movie”. That’s a balanced answer without hurting the people of Telangana or activists those damaged the film. She said it in generalizing instantly. Many say that Kajal is very diplomatic while answering any question. She is most liked by every Tollywood hero for her smartness in thought process and answering. She has shown her dexterity that way.

Puri's 'Rajasekhara Reddy' Shelved?

With the sudden and shocking demise of Y S Rajasekhar Reddy, the film couple Jeevitha- Rajasekhar arranged a press meet and emotionally announced a new movie in their home banner. This was titled ‘Rajasekhara Reddy’ and the icing on the cake was, it would be directed by none other than Puri Jagannadh.

However, as per the latest grapevine, the film is likely to be shelved. It is heard that the story team is not keen on it and some feel that with the current issues, the film may not have that kind of mileage. On the other hand, there are those who support the idea of making the film.

They say that it is good to create such a movie and take the example of Paritala Ravi and his ‘Rakta Charitra’. They add that biopics will always be in demand and will have commercial value. So, the final word is, it is better not to shelve it. Let us see what happens….

Srija and Sirish: Striking a happy note

Two years after Chiru’s daughter tied the knot against his wishes, all is forgiven and forgotten

Tollywood superstar Chiranjeevi’ daughter Srija had tied the knot in true filmi style in 2007 — she had eloped with boyfriend Shirish Bharadwaj, married against her family’s wishes and sought police protection.

Two years later, the couple is on a vacation in Delhi with 17- month- old daughter Nivrithi whose birth helped improve relations between Srija and her parents.

“ When we remember that time now, we just laugh. I am relieved and happy that my relations with my parents have improved,” says a happy Srija.

She says it was only after Nivrithi’s birth that her mother and brother, popular actor Ram Charan Tej, came to the hospital to meet her.

“ Everything fell in place when my daughter was born on July 5 last year. Before that, everybody was in touch with us only over phone,” she adds.

It’s clear the couple has come a long way from their nightmarish experience in 2007.

Shirish and Srija had married on October 17 in Hyderabad at an Arya Samaj Mandir and rushed to Delhi for protection after receiving threats from Chiranjeevi’s fans and supporters. The superstar was against his daughter’s alliance with a Brahmin boy.

Srija moved the Delhi High Court saying her life was in danger and was granted police pro- tection on October 22. She had said in her plea that she feared a repeat of the infamous Rizwanur Rehman murder case.

Recalling those moments now, Shirish says it’s hard to believe how both of them had so much courage to take on Chiranjeevi who is considered “ God” in Andhra Pradesh.

“ It was inner strength and true love that made it possible. That time many people said I was doing all this at the behest of some politician. But we proved everybody wrong,” he adds.

The couple returned to Hyderabad soon after the court’s decision in 2007. According to them, they started a new life with the hope that someday Chiranjeevi would forgive them and accept their marriage.

“ When we visited market places, there were mixed reactions from people. Some used to praise us for our courage while others said I should not have upset my father,” Srija says.

Tollywood and Bollywood directors also turned up at the couple’s door during that period, offering to make films on their love story.

However, it was only after Nivrithi was born that the ice was broken with Chiru.

Shirish says: “ She was the first granddaughter in Srija’s family and her parents and relatives started meeting us again. Things became normal gradually.” Srija’s in- laws were supportive throughout the couple’s ordeal.

Shirish says his family ensured Srija never missed her parents.

When asked whether the couple has any plans to join politics, Srija says, “ I was never interested in politics and even advised my father not to join it.” Shirish, on the other hand, is quite keen on the idea and plans to grab any political opportunity if it presents itself in the future.

He currently has a business of his own and Srija is pursuing a chartered accountancy course.

Posani Brings 'Mental' For Sakshi Swapna

The apt title given for Posani Krishnamurali by many in Tollywood is ‘Mental Krishna’. Posani came with a film having the same title and it was the torturous effect that motivated many to give that name to him. Now, Posani has proved that he can do the same in real life as well.

The victim was none other than Sakshi Swapna and it was a fresh morning yesterday when Posani was invited to speak over the ongoing political crisis. Swapna was nonplussed since she was not sure which answer Posani was giving to which question. Even the viewers were in the same situation.

Many said that Swapna will quit this job if Posani was there for some more time and pitied the other person. He was staring blankly since Posani did not give him a chance to say a word. Overall, it was a ‘mental’ experience for Swapna and everyone right at the breakfast time.

'Avatar' Collections Beat 'Ghajini' In India?

The latest mania that has gripped the entire movie buff circuit is the Hollywood flick ‘Avatar’. Not just in the original English version, reports have been arriving that the film has been recording some thumping collections across the box office centers in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

For the record, the film has collected a whopping Rs 6.75 crores right on the first day of its release and that too, these figures are just for the English version only. The collections of the first week and the first month will scale new records, say the trade pundits from various corners.

The prediction is that ‘Avatar’ will cross the 200 plus crores mark that the Hindi blockbuster ‘Ghajini’ has recorded. Many say that the title has got a strong appeal and it is the wonderful movie expertise that has been drawing a lot of attention from the audience.

Sneha's 'Attachment' With Police

So far, she has been known as the homely beauty with a domestic sex appeal but now she is all set to shred that image and come out to beat the pulp out of the baddies. She is none other than Sneha and right now, she is all eyes on her forthcoming venture ‘Bhavani IPS’.

Slated to be a Sankranthi release, Sneha was sharing her thoughts and said that she is finding it hard to get rid of the police khaki uniform. The doe eyed doll says that when she wore the uniform, she was feeling quite in command and felt that she was indestructible.

This would also be the first time that Sneha will be seen in such a strong role and this might come like a culture shock to her ardent lady audience but then this is more of an experiment from her. Well, let us hope that Sneha’s police ‘attachment’ gives her good response at the box office.

Kajal and Iliyana are in race for Shakthi

Young Tiger Junior NTR is keeping his fingers crossed as his upcoming movie “Adurs” is going to release. As the present political situation in Andhra Pradesh is deteriorated, this may be the last film of Junior NTR as an AP hero. If in coming days, telangana state comes into existence, the JR. NTR will be considered as another state hero as he hails from Andhra which is going to be separate state.

So, for this reason, the actor wants this movie to be a mega hit and wants it to break ‘Pokiri’ and ‘Magadheera’ records. Nayantara and Sheela will play the female lead in this film and Junior NTR is playing a dual role in this movie.

Meanwhile, there is news that latest tollywood sensation Kajal Agarwal and Ileana are in the race for his next movie “Shakti”. Ileana has worked with Jr. NTR in “Rakhi” and shares a special rapport with him on and off screen. So, she may get a nod for this project. But at the same time, her recent release “Saleem” has been declared as a flop and so there are chances that latest tollywood sensation Kajal Agarwal can bag this project.

According to sources, Kajal Agarwal has offered a discount to director Meher Ramesh as she is willing to act in this film for just Rs 50 lakhs instead of Rs 70 lakhs. Star producer Ashwini DUTT is producing this movie at a budget of Rs 45 cr.

Ileana is said to be inclined in working in this project as well and so Meher Ramesh has left the decision to Jr. NTR.

Charmy coming as Mangala

The bubbly heroine Charmy made a big splash with her thriller film Mantra She did not have many films after that and was not seen or heard much. Charmy was only getting item song offers.

Charmy has now bagged a thriller titled Mangala. Director Tulasiram who made the film Mantra will direct the new film. The other star cast and crew will be announced shortly. The film will roll out in January.