Why Top directors are keeping Brahmi aside?

According to grapevine, 'king of comedy' Brahmanandam is being kept aside. Of late, the offers for Brahmi have been reduced drastically. Unlike before, he is now getting only limited offers. Even in the films he offered, his roles have been confined to less screen time. Neither in Baahubali nor in Srimanthudu, he has a role to play. Also reports have it that he has been replaced in Srinu Vytla-Ram Charan's upcoming film which is slated for Dasara release. At the same time, he has not been cast in Gunasekhar's Rudhramadevi. Except Trivikram's S/O Satyamurthy (SOS), Brahmi hasn't had a decent release this year. Unfortunately he couldn't get a place in Puri Jagannadh's Temper or Kalyan Ram's Pataas.

At the moment, the next big release of Brahmanandam is Kick 2. His last hit was Loukyam that too he confined to very short, unimpressive role. Films like Dohchay, Pandaga Chesko failed at box office whereas SOS was an average fare. Brahmi is now pinning all hopes on Surender Reddy's Kick 2. If it clicks, Brahmi is going to get a big boost. 

Do Tamanna shared, why kattappa killed Baahubali?

Yesterday its a feast for the admirers of these two beautiful women. They are none other than Tamanna and Kajal Agarwal. Both enjoy that unique stardom in Telugu lands as they rose to stardom here after debuting as simple girls from Mumbai. As they graced the launch of a store in Vizag other day, here is an interesting snippet. 

Looking at the kind of expressions on Kajal's face to some of Tamanna's revelations as they both involved in an animated conversations, onlookers have interpreted it this way. 'Maybe Tamanna would have told her the little secret around why Kattappa has killed Baahubali. Or she might have told Kajal that Kattappa just stabbed and the Baahubali senior is very much alive as a old man, taking shelter in another kingdom', say some. 

There are other versions too. Tamanna would have revealed about the sales of her online jewellry business which amused Kajal, whose sister Nisha is also into the same business through retail stores. Both the Mumbai girls made it big in Tollywood in no time and left a long lasting mark on the  industry for sure. Watching them together is a treat.

Is Pawan has not decide to experiment?

Keeping the excitement in the name of 'fanism' aside, what's the real feeling about 'Sardaar Gabbar Singh' first look? Are film lovers happy to see Pawan Kalyan showcasing his guts, guns and love? All these questions are said to be clogging the minds of many film lovers. Have a look at the general talk doing rounds. 

Pawan Kalyan's hardcore fans are extremely happy with this look because after a long time their demi-God has finally taken up the shooting of this film. But for other movie goers, he is looking more or less the same he looked in Gabbar Singh. As he has grown his beard to the fullest and hair to the longest, many expected to see him in a new avatar, but that doesn't happened. 'After waiting for 3 years, Pawan is the same yet again. That's little disappointing', says a movie lover. 

Probably Pawan has not decided to experiment with his looks after the films like Puli and Panjaa where he has done few experiments with look failed to click. His Gabbar Singh, Rambabu, Attarintiki Daredi and even Gopala Gopala feature him in the same look.

Telugu film makers doesn't worry about real life emotions?

He's an ACP of police, an IPS or non-IPS, would actually get trained in using various weapons like guns, riffles and others. But still Rajendra Prasad can't fire a single bullet in Julayi. Taking cue from such worst portrayal few noble and highly respected professions, many others are following the same foot steps.

In recently released 'Cinema Choopista Maava', a father wants to wait for 6 hours for doctors to perform a life-saving surgery, because the father has actually challenged the hero to pay money for the hospital bill. What a father he is? At the same time the doctor who has to perform the operation refrains from doing it because he has ego tiff with the heroine's father. After studying medicine for years, any doctor looks at ways to save their patients, but ego and personal differences doesn't come in between. What kind of doctor he is otherwise? 

Needless to say, the film Cinema Choopista Maava has killed two beautiful creations called father and doctor, for the sake of their illogical story. Telugu film makers doesn't worry about real life emotions but are bothered only for their story, entertainment and commerce. That's pity!! 

Kanche looks in true Hollywood style

All those who saw the trailer of Varun Tej’s Kanche were in for a huge shock. The stunning visuals in the film left the viewers spellbound as never in the history of Tollywood a film which is set during the world war 2 was attempted.

Right from the dialogues to Varun’s screen presence, everything looked picture perfect. All the credit should definitely go to director Krish for bringing us a unique film which has a soul within.

Varun Tej too surprised the audience with his looks and it is commendable for an young actor like him to okay an experimental and hard hitting film like Kanche.

Kanche looks in true Hollywood style and has raised superb expectations for the viewers. Slated to release on October 2nd, this film has undoubtedly raised the standards of Telugu filmindustry.

Trailer: Nani Bang on target

Hero Nani's commercial films haven't worked so far in the recent times. Only his 'Yevade Subramanyam' worked partly at box office. At this moment, he teamed up with director Maruthi, who is known for his comedy capers, to recreate a magic. Yes, they have created one it seems. 

'Bhale Bhale Magadivoyi' is the next film of Nani and Maruthi, the theatrical trailer of the film looks awesome. Nani rocked as a short-term memory loss patient as he forgets quite a good things in life to create extreme fun. When his life is going smooth with this limited fun, he falls in love with Lavanya Tripathi, who finds difficult to understand Nani's philosophy. Ajay as a villain, comedians like Shakalaka Shankar and others excelled quite well. No doubt, the film is bang on target to score a hit if the comedy clicks. 

Background score given by Gopi Sundar, and visuals of the movie  are good. Seems like Nani is going to breathe oxygen for sure. 

Tamannaah's unbeatable marketing skills

Several months ago, the gorgeous 'Milky Beauty' Tamannaah forayed into jewellery business as she started her own jewellery brand, Wite & Gold. Tamannaah also organised press meets both in Hyderabad and Tamil Nadu to launch the brand in a big way. Being a leading actress in south, naturally her jewellery brand attracted a huge attention from fans and media.

And now, Tamannaah made a smart move to promote her jewellery brand. The actress, in her latest Tamil release, the Arya and Santhanam starrer comedy Vasuvun Saravananum Onna Padichavanga (VSOP), Tamannaah appeared in several songs and scenes wearing her own jewellery. Apparently, all the jewellery was designed by Tamannaah herself and this got a huge appreciation and brand value for Wite & Gold.

Already, Tamannaah extensively promoted the Wite & Gold brand through special photoshoots and those who purchased the ornaments were fill praises for Tamannaah's fine taste and class in presenting her brand with exquisite designs and quality. Well, looks like the beauty has acquired all the Gujarati business skills. 

Jagapathi babu: No one recognized me?

When the first look of Mahesh Babu's latest blockbuster Srimanthudu was released, fans went bonkers seeing their Superstar casually riding a bicycle. On the other hand, there was also some mixed talk about Mahesh's role of a billionaire and him simply riding a cycle. But everything's changed once the film released.

Inspired by Mahesh Babu, many youths, most of them IT professionals and fans, quit their bikes and cars and took to riding cycles to work and some even for fitness. Reiterating this fact, Jagapati Babu, who played Mahesh's billionaire father in Srimanthudu, said that Mahesh made bicycles more popular than charter flights. The senior actor said, "no one recognized me when I got down from a charter flight in Srimanthudu. But everyone's talking about a cycle because of Mahesh Babu."

Jagapati Babu made these comments at the Hyderabad Bicycling Club's Chak De India cycle ride. Today, Mahesh flagged off the cycle ride in Hyderabad and suggested the youths to cycle everyday to keep themselves fit and so it will also help in lessening the pollution, thereby creating an eco-friendly environment. "Cycle thokkandi..chala manchi..ledante laavu aipothaaru," said Mahesh in Srimanthudu style.

Jackie Chan to watch Mahesh's "Srimanthudu"

They are two big Hollywood names. We couldn't imagine English films that have made us without remembering the martial arts and comedy stunts put on by Jackie Chan. At the same time, youths of the 90s still die for the hotness of 'Basic Instinct' fame heroine Sharon Stone. And guess what these two stalwarts are going to do today? 

On Friday evening, both Jackie and Sharon are very likely to watch 'Srimanthudu' movie. Yes, you read it right. Apparently there is 'Festival Of Globe' annual event that happens in USA, where the organisers honour cultures of various countries along with screening films and other cultural events. On the opening day of this festival which is happening in San Jose, California, from August 7th-16th, 'Srimanthudu' movie will be screened as the first flick to inaugurate the movie night, exactly at 8.30 pm at Camera 12 Cinemas.

Hollywood celebrities including Jackie Chan and Sharon Stone are attending the event while Ileana and Neha Dhupia would also accompany them. Definitely Mahesh Babu will be enthralling those international and NRI audiences with his charms, while Shruti gives them an ultimate kick anyway. 

2000 tickets @ 15 minutes!

In a surprise of sorts, An online ticket seller got almost 5 shows, ie 2000 tickets at a multiplex got sold out just in 15 minutes after they opened the sales. This is regarding Mahesh Babu's latest movie "Srimanthudu". While fans are claiming that it is the craze for their heartthrob hero, few online buffs accused that only 100 tickets are sold online for those 5 shows and rest are blocked even when the sales is opened. So, what's really happening?

A leading multiplex owner spilled the beans on the whole happening as he reveals that few influential people and corporates blocked all the tickets for the opening show. What wonders anyone is, if those people are booking tickets for their personal pleasure or selling them somewhere else. Normal ticket rates at multiplex is Rs 150 but the whole of theatres in Andhra and Telangana are seeing a splurge in black ticket sales since the release of Baahubali, where regular tickets are sold anywhere between 500-1000 rupees. For the first 3 days, this craze will not go down as many movie lovers want to watch these big star flicks by the first weekend itself. Hope these bulk and corporate bookings don't result in such sales. 

But tickets should me made available online for common cinema lovers, otherwise where would they go and buy if corporates zero on everything? 

Baahubali toys may hit market very soon, No remuneration for Jakkanna?

Finally the craze of "Baahubali" is about to finish as Mahesh Babu's "Srimanthudu" is replacing every inch of it with its sheer craze. What's SS Rajamouli doing more to promote Baahubali? He shifted focus on the story and screenplay of second part of the film that is due for release in 2016 and will not promote the film more it looks. There is some buzz anyway about him in this way. 

Apparently Rajamouli is pushing producer Shobu Yarlagadda to speak with some toys and dolls manufacturers to get the toys of Sivudu, Bhallaladeva, Baahubali and Avantika to be made and sold. That brings not just money but also the craze for second part of the film, Baahubali: The Conclusion. Though Baahubali makers sold T-shirts and Caps, those merchandise haven't brought the much needed attention. For that reason if these toys are into place now, they may create publicity like how Hollywood films get their promotions through selling their central characters as toys.

Coming to this 5 lakhs buzz, it is heard that Rajamouli is collecting every month 5 lakhs salary from producer Shobhu but haven't took the remuneration for the film. That means in the last 3 years he has collected around 1.8 crore only. It's heard that he has share in the profits of the film, but didn't took single rupee as remuneration other than this maintenance fee. 

Srimanthudu Movie Review

Cast: Mahesh Babu, Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu and others

Directed by: Koratala Siva

Produced by: Naveen, Ravi Shankar, Mohan

Banner: Mythri Movie Makers

Music by: Devi Sri Prasad

Release Date: 2015-08-07

Mahesh Babu is back and how! After back to back disappointments Superstar bounces back with a movie that has solid content as well as commercial appeal. Director Koratala Siva has come up with yet another winner after Mirchi. Srimanthudu is a film that will make you think with its undercurrent message and make you go berserk with superb elevation scenes of the hero.

What is it about?

Harsha (Mahesh) is the son of a very rich businessman (Jagapathi Babu). He meets Charuseela (Shruti) who tells a hidden truth about his life. That changes Harsha forever and he lands in a village. He adopts the village but faces problems from the local politician Sasi (Sampath Raj). How Harsha overcomes all those troubles and achieves his goal forms rest of the story.

Performances:

Mahesh Babu: One cannot imagine any other actor as Harsha. Mahesh gets into the skin of the character and takes every scene to another level with his spellbinding performance. There are different shades to this character and Mahesh does justice in every aspect. His handsome looks and charismatic styling adds value to the character. Watch out for his performance in the penultimate scene.

Shruti Haasan and Others: Shruti got an author backed role. She is extremely good in emotional scenes. Jagapathi Babu looked stylish as a rich father. He is quite impressive in the scenes with Mahesh. Rajendra Prasad is natural in a very important role. Vennela Kishore and Ali tried to add some fun to the proceedings. Sampath Raj and other villains are aptly cast.

Technicalities:

Koratala Siva: Koratala Siva has a knack of telling old stories in an interesting way. Not just Mirchi, the movies for which he worked as a writer too had this special touch. He is very good at writing emotional as well as hero elevation scenes. There are so many scenes that have his mark on them and he is surely a director to watch out for.

DSP and Others: Koratala Siva's dialogs are another asset to this film. Devi Sri Prasad's songs are in perfect sync with the film. Background score is pretty impressive too. Top notch work from the cinematographer. Editing could have been tighter. Production values are rich.

Thumbs Up:

Mahesh

Concept

Screenplay

Second Half

Thumbs Down:

Slow Pace

Running time

Analysis:

Srimanthudu has a storyline that doesn't suit for a commercial star. Koratala Siva weaved magic with his narrative skills and tremendous grip over commercial elements. The film is about knowing your roots and giving back to the society. Kudos to Koratala Siva for making a commercial film with this concept.

Srimanthudu starts off slowly by highlighting the emotional clash between father and son. Action episodes are cleverly placed in the film so that it doesn't get preachy and bored. Second half is a rollercoaster ride of emotions and action. Protagonist character appears very emotional in the family scenes and extremely heroic when he meets the bad guys. Siva struck a right balance between these shades and used it effectively to cater to all sections of audience.

Mahesh Babu's majestic performance and the dialogues will keep you hooked until the end. Runtime could have been trimmed a bit, especially during the climax part. Srimanthudu may not appeal to the mindless entertainment seekers. It is a perfect blend of commercial elements and meaningful content. Srimanthudu will not only please Mahesh fans but also win the hearts of movie lovers. We can expect this film to conquer the box office as well.