3 Idiots remake in Telugu with Mahesh Babu

Aamir Khan’s latest super duper blockbuster ‘3 Idiots’ will soon be remake in Telugu and Tamil. The remake rights were acquired by Gemini Films Circuit which had previously produced Munnabhai MBBS and Lage Raho Munnabhai. Gemini Films Circuit had acquired it for a whopping sum of Rs.10 crores.

Another latest buzz is that Gemini Films Circuit is planning to approach either Mahesh Babu or Pawan Kalyan to play the lead role in the remake of 3 Idiots film in Telugu. But more details yet to known.

Roja is the villain

Yesteryear actress Roja who stole away the hearts of masses with her enchanting performance is making a comeback. We all knew she is making her re-entry into films with film ‘Sambo Siva Sambo’. She has been roped in for performing a prominent role of home minister.

Producer Bellamkonda Suresh must have thought he made a wise decision by roping Roja in a political backdrop role and expected some mileage. Roja who is associated with Telugu Desam party is widely known for her controversial acts or statements made a big statement in favour of Samikya Andhra and criticised TRS chief KCR.

That is where problems started for producer Bellamkonda. TRS supporters and Telangana supporters announced that they will block the movie from screening in Telangana districts just because of Roja presence in the movie. Movie which is scheduled to release for this Sankranthi is postponed for later date.

The film features Ravi Teja, Priyamani,Allari Naresh and Siva Balaji.

Shilpa to bring Bollywood glamour to British parliment (gossip)

The British parliament, down in the dumps over a long-running expenses scandal, is set to brighten up to a touch of Indian glamour Wednesday when it hosts a wedding dinner in honour of Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra.

The dinner at the House of Commons is to be hosted by Keith Vaz, Britain's longest serving MP of Indian origin, and is expected to be attended by prominent British MPs and ministers led by the Leader of the House of Commons and Equality Minister Harriet Harman.

Leading members of the Asian community and corporate leaders will also figure among an estimated 150 guests, said Vaz, who attended the wedding of Shilpa and London-based businessman Kundra in Mumbai November 2009.

"I am absolutely thrilled that we are able to celebrate the wedding of Shilpa and Raj in the House of Commons," he told Tuesday.

"The wedding ceremony in India was an absolutely beautiful occasion and I am so pleased to be able to bring some of the celebrations to the UK. Both Shilpa and Raj have done so much for charitable causes."

"Chefs at the House of Commons have created a special dessert called Shilpa's Delight," added Vaz, who first met Shilpa after she appeared in Celebrity Big Brother, a TV reality show, in 2007.

Wednesday's dinner is set to cheer a parliament that has been hit by a scandal over expense claims filed by British MPs, many of which have been criticised as a wastage of public money.

Members returned Tuesday after a much-needed Christmas break following months of media revelations over their expense claims, including one for clearing a moat around an MP's country estate.

"It's a dinner in honour of Shilpa and Raj, but I'm sure it will enormously cheer up all of us at the House of Commons because we associate Shilpa with India and glamour," said Vaz.

"It will cheer us up also because it's getting so cold here," said Vaz, as Britain prepared for Arctic weather conditions this week. Temperatures are set to dip to minus 10 in parts of Britain amid predictions of the coldest winter in 100 years.

Shilpa is an international patron of Silver Star, a charity founded by Vaz to raise diabetes awareness.

Sexy Anushka Craving For….

The awesome beauty Anushka has been working real hard these days and right now, she is ruling the roost in the Kollywood circuit. Her recent venture with top star Vijay has been getting a decent response and she is also busy with the shooting of her new movie with the hot hunk Suriya.

Meanwhile, the pretty girl was in Hyderabad recently and she was sharing her thoughts. After literally living out of her suitcase shuttling between Hyderabad and Chennai, Anushka says that she is craving for a break- perhaps a small one for 2-3 days now but later she wants a proper ten days.

She says that she wants to go to Bangalore and have a good time with her family. However, stress has never been a problem for this yoga teacher who says that a proper ten hour sleep is what makes her take all the challenges and make some good decisions.

I'm not getting married to anyone: Genelia

Genelia D'Souza is upset with rumours of her wedding with actor Riteish Deshmukh.The actress says she isn't getting married to anyone for the time being.

"To set the record straight, I am not getting married to anyone. I have always maintained that my personal life is not something I would like to discuss. But this time since it was something that would affect my family, I decided to take a stand," said Genelia in a statement released here Tuesday.

"My films and my brands are my priority as of now and I'd like to keep it that way. And if I do decide to settle down, you will hear it from me when as and when it happens," she added.

A tabloid had reported the romance brewed between Genelia and Riteish on the sets of "Tujhe Meri Kasam" (2003) and that they are planning to get married this year.

"It's rather funny that we have to read about the progress in our lives in the press before we even know it ourselves. I wonder how news like that can be put out without any confirmation from the people whose lives are being discussed," she said.

Genelia is right now looking forward to the release of "Chance Pe Dance". She is paired with Shahid Kapoor in the film, which is releasing Jan 15.

Namo Venkatesha Audio Released in Bangkok

One of the most eagerly anticipated films of the year 2010 ‘Namo Venkatesa’ starring Telugu Superstar Venkatesh and Trisha Krishna will hit the screen on January 14. The audio launch of the film was held in Bangkok on the 5th of Januray at Bangkok. The music for the film is scored by in style music director Devi Sri Prasad and is expected to top the popularity in the music charts.

The movie is produced by Suresh Productions /14 Reels Entertainment film and directed by the hit filmmaker Sreenu Vaitla. The film has been shot on various locations all over Europe & India in collaboration with an international cast and crew. Two of the songs in the film were shot in the exotic locales of Europe and Iceland. 'Namo Venkatesa' is the first and only Indian film to be shot in Iceland. One more song is being picturised at Bangkok currently.

“Namo Venkatesa is a romantic movie with family drama, action sequences and tremendous entertainment value in which, I play a role of Parvathaneni Venkata Ramana who is an ardent devotee of Lord Venkateswara as a man of positive thinking and a ventriloquist too. Victory Venkatesh said. The one thing I can tell you is that it is an out and out family entertainer. I am hopeful that the audiences will love its music and all the sequences including the timely comedy sequences in ‘Namo Venkatesa’.

“The film is a complete family entertainer so while making the music, I composed the music to give the actual feel of the sequences and scenes in the film,” Devi Sri Prasad said at the music launch of “Namo Venkatesa” in Bangkok.”

“I am extremely happy that I got a chance to work with Venkatesh for this film. Although Devi and I gave some of the best musical hits in the past, we have taken extra care to deliver some of the best music for this film. We shot the songs in the most picturesque yet most difficult of terrains in Iceland. The picturesque locales have been captured by ace cinematographer Prasad Murella and the dances have been choreographed by ace choreographers Raju Sundaram, Kalyan Master, Shankar Master and Shobhi” Sreenu Vaitla, Director of Namo Venkatesa, said.

source:greatandhra

Anil Kapoor's American series premieres Jan 14

Mumbai, Jan 5: Anil Kapoor, who recently turned 50, has many a reason to be happy - his American television series "24" is set to premiere in New York Jan 14 and his presence in the series has been extended from 10 to 16 episodes.

"Initially, I was under contract for just 10 episodes. Then seeing the way my role developed, they decided to have me in 16 episodes. I must say I was as happy with the whole experience as I was with 'Slumdog Millionaire'," Anil told reporter confirming the news.

The versatile actor, who turned 50 Dec 24 last year, agrees 2009 has been a phenomenal year for him.

"And now 2010 starts for me with the premiere of my television series '24' on January 14. I'm flying down to New York on January 12 for the premiere. In fact, all through the shooting of the series I've been flying in and out of India and the US." he said.

"At one point, I thought I wouldn't be able to do Anees Bazmi's 'No Problem' because I was committed to do '24'. I even spoke to Mr. (Amitabh) Bachchan about my role. Finally, I did manage both, thanks to Anees' co-operation. But I must say doing '24' and 'No Problem' side by side was quite a cultural and continental shuffle," he said.

Anil plays a Middle Eastern character in "24".

"I'm now waiting to see how audiences react to it. I've always believed in doing all kinds of work. Just like my friend A.R. Rahman who scores music for Shankar and Mani Ratnam, I've also done 'Eeshwar' and 'Rakhwala' side by side. I think variety is a very strong incentive for growth," he said.

Anil recalls how a lot of people advised him against doing an American television series.

"But I was also advised not to do 'Slumdog Millionaire'. I took it up because my wife and kids were in favour. Can you imagine how I'd feel right now if I had turned it down? If I see 2009 as the best year of my life, it's partly because of 'Slumdog?'," said Anil.

"Then, of course, there was 'Aisha' my two daughters' gift to me. Yes, that's how I see it. It isn't my gift to them, but their gift to me. While Sonam plays the lead, Rhea is producing 'Aisha'. I'm proud of both of them."

He is now ready to take on his third international project.

"But I am very clear that I won't play Indian characters in international projects unless they're really special. I won't do the stereotypical Indian characters in American films. I've told my agent to seek out parts that are not culture-specific but have character."

Another project with Danny Boyle after "Slumdog Millionaire" is not ruled out. "Yes, Danny has gone on record to say we're working together and we will. At the moment I'm not signing anything new until I'm sure of what to do next."

Anil feels a strong support system at home and at work is the key to his successful journey as an actor.

"I hope my children have imbibed the values that I grew up with. I'm very proud of my three children. They are all doing well for themselves. My son Harshvardhan is enjoying his student days in the US, just like I did at his age, though not abriad like him."

source:andhraheadlines

'Endhiran' almost complete, is full of surprises: Shankar

Director Shankar, who has been tight-lipped so far about his action-packed sci-fi Tamil film "Endhiran" starring superstar Rajnikant and Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai, reveals that the movie is almost finished and has lots of surprises in store for the audience.

"'Endhiran' is almost complete. 90 percent of the shooting is over," Shankar wrote on his blog www.directorshankaronline.com.

"I have just finished the action sequences of the film 'Endhiran' in Pune and Lonawala. both the leading artists of the film were present during the shooting," he wrote.

Shankar has also uploaded some of the stills of the film on his blog. This is said to be the first official release of the stills of the movie.

A year ago some pictures taken surreptitiously during the shooting of a song in Peru in South America were released and Shankar had protested, saying it was a pirated work.

Shankar launched the blog Jan 1 in a bid to interact with his fans.

The other sections of the blog that will update fans about the progress on the film have not been activated yet.

"While (his last blockbuster) 'Sivaji' was about black money and corruption, 'Endhiran' is about an andro humanoid robot Prem. The first half of 'Endhiran' is full of surprises. The second half is a roller coaster ride," he wrote.

The director also promises to share information about the making of his magnum opus "Endhiran".

Being made on a budget of Rs.125 crore, the film has hogged the limelight since it was launched. Sun Pictures is producing it.

Shankar, whose "Sivaji" was released on June 15 in 2007, may screen "Endhiran" in April or June this year.

source:andharaheadlines

Will be back in business with lots of movies: Preity Zinta

Preity Zinta has been off the Bollywood radar for a long time as she was preoccupied with the Indian Premier League (IPL) and a management course at Harvard Business School in the US. She has reassured fans she will be seen in a whole lot of movies in 2010.

"Guys I am back in business. Its nice to be back after a freezing New Year. Well my New Year resolution is to work in more films, work out five times a week and learn how to drive in Mumbai traffic," Preity posted on her Twitter page.

"You all will see me doing a lot of movies this year! Please be patient and wait for announcements," she added.

Preity was last seen in full fledged roles in films like "Heaven On Earth" and "Heroes" apart from cameos in "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" and "Main Aur Mrs.Khanna". This year, she is expected to be seen in Jahnu Barua's "Har Pal".

Delhi T-party turns damp squib?

New Delhi, Jan 5: As expected, the much-awaited T-party hosted by the Union Home Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, here today for eight political parties from Andhra Pradesh turned out to be a damp squib as a solution to break the Telangana deadlock remained elusive with the Centre again indulging in a tight rope walk. In fact, the very statement of the Union Home Minister during his opening remarks at the all-party conclave that the meeting was intended to “deliberate on the mechanism and lay down the road map for consultations”, amply reveals that a settlement to the Telangana crisis might not be evolved in the near future. By all accounts, it is likely to be a long-drawn and time-consuming affair, leaders of various parties averred. The all-party meeting, which has drawn country-wide attention, was held in the block housing the Home Ministry. Mr Chidambaram presided over the meeting which was attended by Mr K. Rosaiah in the capacity as Chief Minister. Those who represented the eight political parties invited for the meeting are: Mr K. Sambasiva Rao and Mr Uttamkumar Reddy (Congress), Mr Revuri Prakash Reddy and Mr Yanamala Ramakrishnudu (TDP), Mr K. Chandrasekhara Rao and Prof. K. Jayashankar (TRS), Mr Chiranjeevi and Mr C. Ramachandriah ( PRP), Mr B. V. Raghavulu and Mr Julakanti Ranga Reddy (CPM), Dr K. Narayana and Mr Mallesh (CPI), Mr Bandaru Dattatraya and Mr Haribabu (BJP) and Mr Asaduddin Owaisi and Mr Akbarauddin Owaisi (AIMIM). Despite biting cold, a large number of MPs, ministers, legislators and party workers descended on the national capital on Monday night. Even as the crucial meeting began at the Home Ministry office, scores of supporters holding placards raised slogans of “Jai Telangana” and “Jai Samaikya Andhra”. Some pro-Telangana supporters even staged a rally at the A.P. Bhavan. The Union Home Minister, in his opening remarks, explained the events and circumstances that led to his convening the meeting. He pointed out that his first statement on December 9 was made only on the basis of the report on the outcome of the all-party meeting convened by the Chief Minister, Mr K. Rosaiah, two days earlier. However, after his announcement, some political parties had changed their stance leading to agitations in the non-Telangana regions. My first announcement was even termed as “hasty” and based on misinformation, he pointed out. Mr Chidambaram further said that he was compelled to make another announcement on December 23 which triggered agitations and resignations in the Telangana region. Thereupon, an invitation was sent on December 30 to the eight political parties to the meeting for not only a wide range of consultations, but also to dispel certain misunderstandings. The Union Minister reminded all the political parties that it was imperative to restore normalcy in the strife-torn state and ensure peaceful conditions for students to go back to schools and colleges to pursue their academic career. Normalcy alone will help the government to concentrate on taking up various developmental and welfare projects, he added. Mr Chidambaram also reminded the political parties that disruptive forces were waiting for an opportunity to unleash chaos and terror in the state. Unless all the parties show accommodation and goodwill to find a solution collectively through consultations and discussions, these disruptive forces might raise their ugly heads and become active for their own sinister objectives, he reminded. If one reads between the lines, the Union Home Minister’s reference to disruptive forces, it could be amply construed that he was implying about the Maoists’ hidden hand behind the violence and vandalism in the raging agitations in the region. Also Mr Chidambaram seems to have made the balanced statement, without committing himself to any sort of assurance, after receiving a report from the acting Governor, Mr K. S. L. Narasimhan, and the Chief Minister, Mr K. Rosaiah, when they called on him last night. One cannot ignore the fact that Mr Narasimhan, a retired IPS officer, who worked as the Director of Intelligence Bureau, was specially chosen as the Governor with a special agenda to keep the Centre apprised of the political and law and order situation from time to time. After the all-party meeting concluded, leaders of various political parties expressed their disappointment and issatisfaction over the deliberations. While the Congress leaders were happy that the process for laying the road map for Telangana has begun, the TRS, TDP, the BJP and PRP were all expressed their unhappiness. The PRP Chief Mr. Chiranjeevi said that this party has firmly espoused the demand for a unified state and opposed its bifurcation. The MIM felt that it was time for the Centre to impose President’s Rule. As the contentious Telangana issue is likely to drag on for some more time in the name of “wider consultations and consensus among all parties”, the State has virtually become a simmering volcano. soruce:andhraheadlines

‘I wasn’t kissing Sreesanth’

It seems that Cricketer Sree Santh’s motto is to work hard and party harder. That’s exactly what he did when he rang in the New Year in Goa. The cricketer was seen hanging out with Shraddha Nigam, his dance partner on a reality TV show, and hotting things up with actress Sanjana. When asked Sanjana about her New Year celebrations in Goa, she said, “Yes, I did party with Sree Santh and 15 friends from Hyderabad.

However, I wasn’t with him on the 31st, but at the Sunburn Festival before that,” she says. Is she dating the cricketer? After all, they’ve been spotted partying together in Bangalore as well. “No. I don’t want to spoil our relationship by saying we’re boyfriend and girlfriend,” says Sanjana. The actress has even been getting a lot of calls from her friends who saw her on TV with Sree, and who heard that they were seen kissing. “They’re just rumors spread by stupid, jobless people,” she says dismissively.

Shakeela revealed her fiancée name

Everyone knows that Sex bomb shakeela is getting married in this year June and She is marrying a Chennai based Industrialist man. She revealed her fiancée name .Speaking to a tabloid newspaper Shakeela said: “I’ am getting married to businessman PG Satish from Avadi in Chennai. We know each other for a long time, and got engaged last month.”

PG Satish is said to be a small time film financier and realtor. Shakeela in her late 30’s said that she will continue doing character roles, and will take a call on whether she should quit acting after her marriage in June.

Rocket Singh remake in Telugu

Yash Raj’s movie Rocket Singh - Salesman Of The Year is running successfully all over India. The movie is now all set to be remade in Telugu with Allari Naresh as the lead role. In the Hindi version, Ranbir Kapoor played the title role of Rocket Singh.


According to the sources, the Telugu version will also have an unique title and Allari Naresh will be seen in a new avatar. The official confirmation from Yash Raj is still awaited on the remake idea. However the sources from Yash Raj studio had confirmed the news of the remake.

Abhinayasri dated with tourist.

As per the film nagar sources item girl Abhinayasri has dated with a German tourist during her stay in Bangkok few days ago. That German tourist is a medico by profession and sexy bomb Ahhinayasri is also known to have spent few days with him enjoying the company. For this secret date, abhinayasri has also earned good amount and good compliments from this German tourist. The tourist is very much satisfied company with Abhinayasri and he praised a lot for her sexy shapes and hot body.

Kiran Rathod hot in Vasool Rani

The super hit Vasool in Tamil is being dubbed as Vasool Rani in Telugu by Addala Venkat Rao and Chintalapudi Vasu. Kiran Rathod plays the title role. The film deals with the life of a film star who thinks that money is all important and everything in life and there is nothing wrong in cheating people for the same. The heroine cheats the rich and one rich youth falls for her but realises his folly through a friend and attempts to murder her. Dialogues by Malluri Venkat, songs by Vennalakanti, Ponduri, music by Vijay Shankar. Directed by Rishiraj.