Chaitanya: I Will Surely Act With NTR

A few years ago, reports were doing rounds wildly that both NTR Jr and Naga Chaitanya Akkineni were in talks for the remake of cult class film, 'Gundamma Katha' starring their legendary grandfathers.

When Chaitu was recently asked about this project, the young Akkineni hero said that the remake will surely happen but not immediately. He exuded confidence in sharing screen space with NTR Jr in the remake. Chaitu said that they need to be very cautious to touch that classic.

'I have plans of acting in the remake of Gundamma Katha but I need to get more maturity in my acting to at least touch the grace brought to his character by my grandfather, ANR. We won't remake the film as it is but the story will be tweaked to suit the tastes of current generation audiences. I will surely do the remake along with NTR Jr,' said Chaitu.

First Look: Naga Chaitanya's RaaRandoy-Veduka chudam

  

  

Nag's counter Tweet for Chaitu's Tweet

That Nagarjuna is one cool father to his sons Naga Chaitanya and Akhil is a well-known fact. The father and his sons bond more like close buddies. In yet another instance, a couple of tweets exchanged​ by Naga Chaitanya and Nagarjuna are amusing their fans.

This morning, Naga Chaitanya tweeted, “Producer&director of #NC13 aren’t able to decide on a 1st look for the film.they have their own preferences.so will release both tomorrow;-)”

Nag then gave a hilarious counter, saying, “I guess we will know who is right tomorrow.” Needless to say that the talk is all about the title and first look poster of Naga Chaitanya’s ongoing romantic family entertainer in Kalyan Krishna’s direction, which will be releasing on the occasion of Ugadi tomorrow.

Best Romantic Pic

Samantha loves to express her feelings for Chay on social media, and that makes her fans admire her even more. Samantha once again posted a picture of Naga Chaitanya and herself dancing with joy.

No cuddling or kissing, yet the picture is so romantic and the words written by Sam made it better - "everyday.you save me #holdonforever"

Effect of Modi decision on SSS

As an after effect of Modi govt's currency ban, films slated to release for last Friday backed off. With this, Naga Chaitanya's long delayed romantic drama 'Saahasam Swasaga Saagipo' got a solo release.

If on the positive side the film got solo release at box office, on the downside it had to attract the audiences to theatres in the aftermath of demonetization. Now, as the box office numbers have come out, the film's 'Saahasam' doesn't look to have paid off.

On its first day, SSS collected a share of Rs 1.3+ Cr in the Telugu states. This is almost half of what Chaitu's last release 'Premam' collected, Rs 2.55 Cr approx. The occupancy on Saturday wasn't great either, as per trade reports. The impact of currency abolishment is clearly seen.

In overseas, SSS minted $112,068 from premiers and Friday. In the same period, Premam had collected $210K. Even though the demonetization doesn't have much impact on the US audiences, somehow SSS couldn't match the BO performance of Premam.

The situation is expected to get better as the days progress because the new currency is slowly getting into the pockets of people. At the same time, SSS is losing its sheen and a horde of new films are gearing up for release. Let's see how SSS weathers this storm. 

Chandu Showcased Nag And Venky Perfectly

Premam, the coming-of-age musical-romantic comedy film directed by Chandoo Mondeti, is getting rave response. Nagarjuna and Venkatesh played original roles of Naga Chaitanya's dad and uncle respectively in the film. 

The cameos have come out as pleasant surprise for viewers and seem to be big advantage for the film. In fact, fans are happy to see the senior actors in brief roles alongside the young Chaitu.

Since director Chandoo Mondeti altered script without spoiling soul of the original, it is being liked by all section of spectators. And the director rightly used Venkatesh and Nagarjuna for appropriate roles.

Venkatesh was stylish and entertaining in cop avatar. The only sequence of him with Chaitu in college was amusing. Nagarjuna lent voice over, apart from portraying Chaitu's father. His sweet words about love are pleasing.

Naga Chaitanya showed variations in character. It is delight for fans to watch him in Soggadu get-up in pre-climax episode.

Chandoo should be lauded for effectively handling remake of Malayalam cult-classic. He succeeded in dealing both writing and making departments. In fact, it was not an easy job to remake such emotional entertainers. 

Congrats to the entire team as the movie has already got hit talk!

Samantha: I'm happy to marry that person

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu finally confessed her romantic relationship with her 'Ye Maaya Chesave' co-star Naga Chaitanya.

Samantha informed to get tie knot with Chaitu next year with blessings of both the families. What's more, she has no resistance from Chaitu's family regarding her acting career.

"I'm happy to marry the person who encourages my acting career. I'm delighted to enter into such supporting family. I will continue acting until filmmakers reject me. Bollywood trend of heroines continuing acting even after marriage should come forth here in Tollywood too," says Sam.

Sam affirms Chaitu made her confusing life to be stable. "We are very good friends since 'Ye Maaya Chesave' days. We haven't yet decided on marriage date which will be known only 3 months prior even to our parents," states Sam.

In fact, Sam revealed to be in relationship long ago, but she continuously refused to disclose name of the man in her life. Chaitu, on the other hand also maintained mum over the love affair had even avoided media.

Veteran filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao teased Chaitu on his love affair during Premam audio launch couple of days ago has spread smiles in auditorium. When everyone got clarity over Chaitu and Sam's love story, the actress has now made it official.

While Chaitu is waiting for release of Premam and has signed couple of projects, Sam is yet to decide on her next project as she claims of not getting good roles. 

Dasari Teases Chai With a Compliment

Ever since the love story of Naga Chaitanya and Samantha broke out, they were not been able to face media properly and finding ways to escape journalists. However, Chaitanya admitted his relationship with the YMC actress at a couple of interviews in Hyderabad and Chennai.

The star couple may have been silently enjoying the headlines running about their marriage but people around them seems very anticipated to make it public.

Although major amount of hoopla was put to rest after Nagarjuna's confirmation at a press meet recently, the actor said it'd be made official very soon.

And at the audio launch of Premam, Naga Chaitanya was publicly bantered by industry great Dasari Narayana Rao. In the process of detailing Chay's smile, Dasari said, "that smile & charm of Chaitanya attracted a star heroine." Referring to Samantha from Ye Maaya Chesave, Dasari adds 'Chaitu's boy-next-door looks might swept her off her feet." What followed it was an overwhelming response from audiences and a cheerful smile on Naga Chaitanya's face.

The audio of Premam, also featuring Shruti Haasan and Madonna Sebastian, was unveiled on Tuesday evening to coincide with ANR's 92nd anniversary. 

Chaitu Is relying more on Krishnas?

Even with low success rate, Akkineni Naga Chaitanya has always been one of the most wanted young actors for Telugu filmmakers.

With two of his movies 'Premam' and 'Saahasam Swasaga Saagipo' slated for release in the coming months, Naga Chaitanya has already given his consent for 3 new films. Interestingly, all the three films will be directed by directors with the name Krishna.

Kalyan Krishna, who scored a resounding blockbuster with his debut film 'Soggade Chinni Nayana' starring Nagarjuna, has already been announced as the director of Chaitu's immediate next film. Rakul Preet Singh will play the lead heroine in this project.

Acclaimed director Indraganti Mohan Krishna of 'Ashta Chamma' and 'Gentleman' fame has also announced to direct Chaitanya in his next project. The film will be produced by Vaarahi Creations.

Naga Chaitanya is also in talks to act in a film to be produced on Suresh Productions. Debutant Krishna will direct this film.

All the three directors in queue for Chaitu have the common name 'Krishna'. Chaitu hopes to score successes with all of them and further cement his position in tollywood. 

Trailer Talk: Chai Is Perfect Replacement, Soulful Music

The most eagerly awaited theatrical trailer of Naga Chaitanya's forthcoming film, Premam, has been released during the film's audio album launch function a while ago.

Die-hard fans of Premam from not only Kerala but even from Tamil Nadu and the two Telugu states have been curious to see if the trailer can recreate the soulful magic set by the Malayali original.

The trailer cut lacks the touching moments that were aplenty in the Malayalam original, makers might have kept them under wrap for movie. However, the makers were spot on with the casting. Chay is a perfect replacement for Nivin Pauly, and young Malayali kuttis Anupama and Madonna and even Shruti Hassan leave the fans mesmerized. Soulful music which played in the original is reproduced here with the same feel.

Right from the title to trailer, fans have been comparing it to the original. Let's see if at least the movie will live upto the fans expectations.

Premam Jukebox Is OUT

The much awaited album of Naga Chaitanya Akkineni's upcoming romantic drama 'Premam' has finally been unveiled.

The album contains seven songs with 'Evare' already proved to be a favorite of listeners. 'Bang Bang' was also released couple of days ago and it was met with lukewarm response. The audio launch event will take place on 20th Sep evening at Novotel in Hyderabad. Music of this romantic drama is composed by Gopi Sundar and Rajesh Murugeshan

Starring Shruthi Hassan, Anupama Parameswaran and Madonna Sebastian as the three female leads, 'Premam' is directed by Chandoo Mondeti and Produced by Naga Vamsi Suryadevara under Sithara Entertainments banner. The film will hit screens for Dasara festival.

Good Move By Chaitu?

Young hero Naga Chaitanya is on signing spree. He already has two films Premam and Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo ready for release and his next movie under Kalyan Krishna's direction is likely to go on floors soon. 

Latest we heard is Chaitu has signed a film with hero Nani's close friend Indraganti Mohanakrishna who delivered hit with his last movie Gentleman. The director has narrated a line story to Chaitu who is impressed with it has given immediate nod. 

Indraganti is said to have penning yet another innovative subject, like his previous movies.

Popular producer Sai Korrapati whose latest production Jyo Achyutananda is becoming a hit will produce the film. If things go well, this will be first film for Naga Chaitanya with the director and also with the producer. This would be first time collaboration for Sai and Indraganti.

Off late, Chaitanya prefers doing class films, rather experimenting again with mass subjects. This might be the reason for him picking Indraganti for one of his future ventures. The movie is likely to go on floors in January, 2017.

Interim, Naga Chaitanya's Premam is due for release on October 7th, wherein his other film SSS is also expected to grace theaters in same month. 

At Last Ramanaidu's Wish Is Being Fulfilled

Movie Moghal D Ramanaidu always wished to produce a film with his grandson Naga Chaitanya as a hero. The legendary producer said on many occasions that he wants to remake his classic hit Ramudu Bheemudu with Chay and Tarak.

However, Ramanaidu passed away in early 2015 after battling cancer and his wish was never fulfilled. Now, the latest buzz is that Naga Chaitanya has recently signed a film for Suresh Productions, the banner on which Ramanaidu produced nearly 150 movies.

Apparently, Naga Chaitanya will be teaming up with a debut director named Krishna and the movie will be produced by Ramanaidu's son and leading producer Suresh Babu, elder brother of Chay's mother Lakshmi Daggubati.

The pre-production work has already begun and rumours have it that this film is a remake of the super hit Punjabi film Singh Vs Kaur. Lavanya Tripathi maybe romancing Chay in this film, which will be shot simultaneously along with Chay's next film in Kalyan Krishna's direction and Annapurna Studios production. 

Pic Talk: Samantha With Amala

Here's the soon-to-be 'Pedda Kodalu' of the third generation of the Akkineni family bonding with her soon-to-be 'Atha' Amala, daughter-in-law of the second generation. This candid and beautiful photograph has been going viral on social media since the last few days.

Samantha is all set to tie the knot with her beau Akkineni Naga Chaitanya. Nagarjuna is still tight-lipped about Chay and Samantha's engagement and wedding dates. Meanwhile, Samantha is bonding quite well with all the Akkineni family members. 

Is This the Reason For Chaitu-Sam Wedding Delay?

Samantha Ruth Prabhu set to marry Naga Chaitanya in coming days is common knowledge by now. But the delay in their engagement date and Nag confirming Akhil's engagement prior to Chaitu has triggered speculations among Akkineni fans. However, there's nothing need to be worried as Chaitu and Sam are reportedly planning to take some time to get hitched. And as reported earlier, Sam is going to take a call. This isn't all. There's a lot more. 

Samantha reportedly may have two wedding ceremonies - one is Church wedding and other would be a big fat Hindu wedding.

While the Church wedding is expected to be a private affair with only Sam and Chaitu's close friends and families. Only a select list of people would be invited for Church wedding. Sam and her family who are chaste Christians are keen on having a church wedding alongside a big fat wedding which will see who's who of Telugu, Tamil and Hindi film industries considering Nagarjuna has great relation with top people cutting across languages. Creme de la creme of politicians, film industries, social circles are expected to present for the grand gala wedding followed by gala reception bash.

Complete Tollywood is expected to present as Chaitu is related to two top families - Ramanaidu and Akkineni families - in Telugu film industry. 

Dad And Uncle are Playing Cameos For Premam

There have been reports that, Nagarjuna will be seen in a special role in his elder son Naga Chaitanya's upcoming film Premam. Nag clarified on it saying, he lent voice over for the film and also did a short cameo. 

'I will be seen in climax of the film,' said Nagarjuna who is presently busy promoting his latest production venture Nirmala Convent which marks debut of hero Srikanth's son Roshan.

As we all know, Naga Chaitanya's uncle Venkatesh has essayed a guest role in the film which is an eponymous remake of Malayalam blockbuster film of same name. This is the first time the duo acted together, although Chaitu got to work with his dad in the super hit film Manam.

Nag and Venky's roles are not part of the original and were specially added in the remake. Cameos of his dad and uncle will definitely be a big boon for Chaitu's film that has Shruti Haasan, Anupama Parameswaran and Madonna Sebastian in female lead roles.

Premam audio launch event was supposed on September 20th in Shilpakala Vedika in Hyderabad. Apparently, the venue is changed with the Telangana government announcing renovation works for the auditorium in the whole month. As per insiders, Novatel would be the venue to host the event.

Interim, Premam will hit the screens on October 7th for dussehra. 

It's Not Chai It's Akhil!

More than their films, the Akkineni brothers Naga Chaitanya and Akhil have been in the news constantly for the past few months with their love lives. While Chay is reportedly seeing Samantha, Akhil is in love with designer Shriya Bhupal.

Recently, Nagarjuna said that he will arrange a press meet soon to announce Chay and Akhil's marriage dates. In a surprising twist to the Akkineni brothers' love stories, Nag has finally made it official that his younger son Akhil will get engaged to Shriya on December 9, 2016.

However, Akhil's marriage date is yet to be confirmed and it will take place only in 2017. Meanwhile, Nag also said that nothing has been finalised about Chay's engagement and wedding and that they will happen whenever Chay is ready to get hitched. Nag didn't explain the reason behind this delay.

Needless to say, it is pleasantly surprising that the younger son, who is all of 22, will be exchanging the rings first. We will have to wait and see if at least both the marriages will take place simultaneously or Akhil will tie the knot ahead of his elder brother. 

Lavanya In Kajal's Path?

Kajal Aggarwal has embossed her name in the cinema history books by becoming the only actress of this generation to romance real life father and son in different films. Now, Lavanya Tripathi is gearing up to repeat this amazing feat.

After pairing alongside Ram Charan in 'Magadheera', 'Nayak' and 'Govindudu Andarivadele', Kajal has teamed up with his father megastar Chiranjeevi for his 150th film. In her bid to repeat this stunning feat, after romancing Akkineni Nagarjuna in 'Soggade Chinni Nayana', Lavanya Tripathi is gearing up to romance his son Naga Chaitanya in a new film.

Akkinnei Naga Chaitanya has collaborated with 'Soggade Chinni Nayana' director Kalyan Krishna for a romantic drama, which will go on floors in October. According to that latest update, makers roped in Rakul Preet Singh as well as Lavanya Tripathi to pair with Chaitu. It is the first time for Rakul to share the screen space with Chaitanya whereas Lavanaya was earlier seen alongside him in a cameo in Manam'.

Lavanya also worked with Kalyan Krishna in the director's debut movie 'Soggade Chinni Nayana'. Nagarjuna is going to produce this untitled romantic drama. 

Ram Charan's Postpone Gives more space for Chai's Premam?

As Ram Charan starrer 'Dhruva's first look was released on the eve of Independence Day, everyone thought that 'Dhruva' will get released in October 9th as announced. But latest reports say that Ram Charan backed out of Dussera race.

Rumours are that 'Dhruva' needs some more time to get wrapped up. Ram Charan is reportedly spending a lot of time on Chiranjeevi's 'Khaidi No.150' as he is the producer of the film. This is the main reason behind the delay of this 'Thani Oruvan' remake. The film will be releasing on December 2nd.

This move by the makers of 'Dhruva' indirectly helped 'Premam' team as they came forward by two days and it will be hitting the marquee on October 7th. This Chaitanya-Shruti Hassan starrer was expected to have a clash with 'Dhruva' but now it will be having a solo release. Hope both these remakes become super hits and Chai and Charan gets back on hit track.

Premam's New Song "Bang Bang" will be Launched Tomorrow

Evare, the new song from Premam created a sensation of sorts all over. Now it is the turn of yet another song named Bang Bang to hit the screens. Latest update reveals that the song will be launched on the 8th of September, That is Tomorrow.

The buzz for the film has kick started and the makers have announced that the film will release on the 7th of October. Chandoo Mondeti directs this film which has Anupama, Shruthi Haasan and Madonna as the female leads.