Fidaa movie was Rejected By Top Three Heroes?

During the promotions of his upcoming production venture 'Fidaa', Dil Raju has revealed that the love story was earlier turned down by three heroes.

Dil Raju revealed that they had earlier narrated the story of Fidaa to three heroes. 'They all liked it but refrained from signing the film as they felt they may not be the right ones to essay the lead role. Later, I decided to go with an upcoming hero and that's how Varun Tej came on board,' Raju added.

Although Dil Raju didn't reveal who those three heroes are, Sekhar Kammula has on more than one occasion divulged that Mahesh Babu was the first one to listen and appreciate the story of Fidaa. 

Talking about Fidaa, Raju added that it's a simple story with a lot of emotional moments that family audiences and youth will surely like. 'Sekhar Kammula doesn't write great stories, he assembles great moments,' Raju said about the sensible director in one sentence.

He also praised Sai Pallavi for the commitment she had shown in learning Telangana slang for Fidaa. 

Dil Raju: This is The Reason Why We Have Selected Varun For Fidaa

"Anand, Manchi Coffee Lanti Cinema" is quite a popular tag line ever since Sekhar Kammula has come up with his iconic Anand movie. Breaking all the existing formulaic notions, this talented director derived a new-age slow narrative technique and impressed audiences. But it's long back we've seen such a wonderful emotional film.

After scoring many flops, finally, Sekhar Kammula is back to his favourite genre and subject and is coming up with "Fidaa" now. If we have to talk about this film, then we need to believe what producer Dil Raju says. "If Anand is a coffee-like film, Fidaa will be a Kushi (Pawan Kalyan Kushi) like film. For every star hero, a love story done during the start of their career will work big time. Whether it is Suswagatham or Tholiprema in Pawan's case or Arya in Allu Arjun's case, love stories work. That's the reason we've selected Varun Tej for Fidaa and it worked superbly", he said. 

It's heard that the hero will cry will many scenes during the climax of the film and that will work at box office. Sekhar Kammula is exuding confidence that he has a blockbuster content in hand. He went on saying that he wrote exam already and knows the result as well, and just waiting for the audience to find it out. 

These are the days where films that have family-audience appealing content are working at the box office. So in a way, Fidaa might attract film lovers to a large extent, but there is a problem too. Audiences are not liking 'lag' in the content these days and Sekhar is popular for such dragging. Hope he took care of everything to make Fidaa a Kushi for Varun Tej!!

Sekhar Kammula re-shooting just 3 weeks before the release?

Director Sekhar Kammula's latest movie is "Fidaa" which has Varun Tej and Sai Pallavi in the leads. While the trailer of the film looked smooth and suave, what is little worrying is the way our director will blend these characters without any trace of his previous films. 

According to the grapevine, Fidaa team is still shooting and all of a sudden they claimed that today is the last shooting day for the film. With the film set for July 21st release, wonder what is Sekhar Kammula shooting just 3 weeks before the release while he has plenty of time earlier. Reports are coming that producer Dil Raju suggested some changes in the film's second half and Sekhar is busy shooting them on Varun Tej and other actors.

Though reshoots are not a new thing, neither a wrong thing, they should have confirmed the release and all after locking the final version of the film, says mega fans. As this film is coming after disasters like Loafer and Mister, fans don't want to hear anything other than positive about Fidaa movie. 

On the brighter side, Fidaa's Vachinde song is enthralling masses for its language, words and visuals. It looks like Sai Pallavi will be a stunning revelation once the film releases, while Varun Tej is trying to stick only to his class-side.

Sekhar kammula to direct a star hero for first time

Sekhar Kammula has always worked with new comers for his projects. The only star material he dealt with so far is Rana Daggubati for Leader. But now it is said that he may direct Stylish Star Allu Arjun very soon. According to the buzz in the Filmnagar, the talks are on for a while and now reached advanced stage. It is said that the actor has given his nod for the subject.

Sekhar Kammula has to come up with the bound script before finalizing every thing. Kammula is currently busy with the Hindi remake of his Telugu blockbuster, Happy Days which also marks his Bollywood debut. Kammula is out of the success stream for a long time. Leader was an average followed by two back to back failures in the form of Life is Beautiful and Anamika.

 On the other side, Allu Arjun is riding high with the super success of Race Gurram. The movie garnered a share of 50 Crore plus and ended up as the biggest hit in the actor's career and his first 50 Crore share film. The actor is currently doing a film in the direction of Trivikram Srinivas who just delivered an industry hit, Attarintiki Daredi with his last outing.

Anamika movie review

Movie: Anamika
Cast: Nayantara, Pasupathy, Vaibhav Reddy, Harshavardhan Rane
Music: MM Keeravani
Director: Sekhar Kammula
Produced by: Endemol India

Story :
Even before the release the Sekhar Kammula’s directorial has got huge buzz. Being a remake of superhit Hindi movie Kahaani, the movie was released with many expectations. The suspense thriller had had award winning actor Vidya Balan in the lead role. Did the Telugu remake live up to the buzz it has garnered? Did Nayantara do a job as Vidya Balan did? Read on…

Performances:
Anamika is a wonderful suspense thriller and Nayantara has delivered a remarkableperformance and she forms the main attraction of the movie.

Sekhar Kammula treats us to a fantastic screenplay and equally engrossing is MM Keeravani’s music; all the songs are treat to your cochlea and the background score will be remembered for a long time. Notwithstanding is Vijay C Kumar’s unbelievable camera angles.

This surely is not your regular commercial entertainer but if you are ok for a different movie then you will be lost in some of the emotional moments in the second half which form as highlight of Anaamika movie.

Sekhar Kammula convinces even with slow narration with a gripping screenplay but then some logic-missing gaps in the movie during first half are sure to disappoint audience.

Analysis:
Although Sekhar Kammula picked up a remake, he has done considerable changes in the story and tweaked suitably to convince the native sensibilities without actually deviating from the theme of the movie.The twists in the story gives edge og the seat thrill feeling to the audience . Sekhar Kammula gives one of a kind climax and it treats the movie lovers especially all those who have not seen the original.

Anamika (Nayanathara) is an NRI who lands in Hyderabad coming in search of her missing husband Ajay. She lodges a complaint with the local police. All but Inspector Sarathy refuse to help her. The mystery that unfolds as both go out in search of Ananka’s husband should be watched on the big screen.

Viabhav Reddy played a cop and he is sympathetic one at that. He does a good job. Harshvardhan Rane played Anamika’s husband and has a small role at that. His brief screen presence is also impressive. Pasupathy did a brillant job and he elevates the movie. Dialogues by Sekhar Kammula and Yendamuri Veerendra are second to none and too good. The two add emotional touch to story.

What to talk about production values? The movie comes with memorable production values. At the technical front, Vijay Kumar’s camera, Marthand’s editing skills and music deserve a mention. Though second half could have gotten more trimming.

Verdict:
Anaamika is a brilliant remake of Kahaani and no one else would present it as good as Sekhar Kammula did. The suspense thriller is a must watch. Lock your weekend to watch the best of Nayantara and Sekhar Kammula in Anamika movie. You will not be disappointed.

Disclaimer: This review is an opinion of review writer. Please do not judge the movie based on this review and watch movie in theatre and let us know your feedback in comments below.

arrogant behaviour of Nayantara

In fact, audio launch function of Sekhar Kammula's Anamika is scheduled for April 16th as the makers have fixed May 1st as the release date of the movie. This function is cancelled in the last minute due to the arrogant behaviour of seductress Nayantara

As our heroine is in no mood to attend the audio launch, Sekhar Kammula just wants some promotional stuff to be released on websites that day. Though Nayantara charged a bomb to become part of this bilingual remake of Hindi Kahaani, showing little interest to take part in promotions is her style. Earlier Nayan is famous for not turning up at audio launches and promotions, and same thing is getting repeated again.

'For a while after her comeback, Nayan behaved as if she is a changed girl post breakup with Prabhudeva and used to attend all the press-meets, audio launches and promotions events of her flicks. but after she got handful of projects, her behaviour is the same', a cine-observer said.

Frustrated Sekhar Tweets about Pawan Kalyan

Leader director frustrated with Pawan

When actor Pawan Kalyan made the so-called historic political speech, everyone including the fans and many from the film fraternity wanted to extend their support to the actor’s Jana Sena. But the minute he said he was not contesting for the upcoming elections and showed inclinations of joining Narendra Modi and desiring him to become the PM of India, took everyone by surprise.

One person from industry has dared to speak out against Pawan’s move and that is filmmaker Sekhar Kammula. The director has stated on Twitter, “Disappointed, confused.. aa aavesam etu poyyindi…oka anyaanni edurokodaniki maro arrachakaanni aruvu techhukovadam poratam anipinchukodu… Oka vyakthini gelipinchandi ani cheppadaniki intha avesam akkaraledu… Kulam matham prantham peruna vidvashalu repi elections lo gelavali ani choose ye vyakti ki gani party ki gani manalni paripalinche arhata ledu… (sic)”.

Obviously such accusations have not gone too well Pawan’s fans and they have hurled abusive language towards Sekhar Kammula.

Sekhar has also stated, “I’m very serious that Pawan Kalyan will show us a new direction at the time when politics are travelling into dark. But he has simply endorsed someone who credentials are doubtful. After starting a political party you should not tell them to endorse someone’.

Come to think of it many must have shared have similar thoughts as Sekhar Kammula about Pawan’s indecisiveness over contesting in the elections but probably refrained themselves from showing their anguish publicly but the filmmaker has dared toquestion the power star’s current political stand.