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Friday, December 25, 2009
Movie Review : 3 Idiots : Rating : 7/10
Story
Rancho (Amir Khan), Farhan (Madhavan) and Raju (Sharman Joshi) are classmates in a premiere engineering college in India. They are from different backgrounds (one ultra rich, one middle class and another poor economic background). Dean Viru (Boman Irani) is a follows a strict regime and believes in putting peer pressure on students. Rancho is of opinion that students should never chase grades, but they should love what they are doing. The rest of the story is all about how Rancho makes a difference to his friends and proves that the dean is wrong.
Rancho (Amir Khan), Farhan (Madhavan) and Raju (Sharman Joshi) are classmates in a premiere engineering college in India. They are from different backgrounds (one ultra rich, one middle class and another poor economic background). Dean Viru (Boman Irani) is a follows a strict regime and believes in putting peer pressure on students. Rancho is of opinion that students should never chase grades, but they should love what they are doing. The rest of the story is all about how Rancho makes a difference to his friends and proves that the dean is wrong.
Actors:
Aamir Khan looks like a teenager with young outlook. R Madhavan is good as a student who has his heart set elsewhere. Sharman Joshi is a perfect fit for a guy from poverty-stricken family. Kareena Kapoor’s role is little passive in the movie and she is good. She looks little elder to Aamir Khan. Boman Irani has done a character that has striking similarities to that of his character in Munnabhai MBBS. The guy who did the role of NRI is cool.
Aamir Khan looks like a teenager with young outlook. R Madhavan is good as a student who has his heart set elsewhere. Sharman Joshi is a perfect fit for a guy from poverty-stricken family. Kareena Kapoor’s role is little passive in the movie and she is good. She looks little elder to Aamir Khan. Boman Irani has done a character that has striking similarities to that of his character in Munnabhai MBBS. The guy who did the role of NRI is cool.
Technical departments:
Story - screenplay – direction: The story of this movie has roots in Chetan Bhagat’s first novel ‘Five Point Someone’ – a semi-biographical book set in the backdrop of IIT. Raj Kumar Hirani and Abhijit Joshi have taken the basic gist and a few instances from the book and penned a fresh story. Screenplay of the movie is refreshing with spaced flashback narration. You will have something to look forward to in the entire movie. Direction is excellent. I have read ‘Five Point Someone’ and loved it. The only part in the book I didn’t like is the procedure they go through when the steal the question paper from dean’s office. Thankfully, the director modified it to make it look simple.
The following parts are retained from the book –
1. Three different backgrounds for each of three students.
2. Hero falling in love with dean’s daughter.
3. References to death of Dean’s son.
4. Poor student trying to commit suicide and breaking his legs
Characterization changes compared to the book
1. Hari (Rancho) character is completely modified. The entire book is written from Hari’s point of view. In the movie, the remaining two characters narrate the story of Rancho (Hari).
2. Ryan (Farhan) character is completely changed. Ryan is a man who is into alcohol and grass. Whereas Farhan has a passion for photography in the movie. And his passion is to become a wildlife photographer. But he joined engineering college to satisfy his parents. Alok (Raju) character is kept intact in the movie.
3. Professor’s daughter character is cut down.
The refreshing changes in story –
1. The interval episode is excellent.
2. Baby delivery episode is amazing.
3. The final scene between NRI and Aamir Khan is superb.
4. The relationship between heroine and her brand-crazy materialistic beau is developed very well.
Here are the best scenes in the movie –
1. Aamir Khan intro episode where he replies to the ragging senior.
2. Aamir Khan asking why astronauts can’t use pencil and Boman Irani replying to it towards the climax.
3. The entire sequences of showing Sharman’s family episodes in black & white color.
4. The way Madhavan convinces his parents.
5. Hindi speech episode by NRI student makes you laugh uncontrollably (thanx to the funny usage of balatkar and sthan).
6. The style in which Sharman replies to the questions in the interview
7. The methods used by Aamir to make injured Sharman as a normal guy.
8. The baby delivery episode
9. The climax episode of NRI meeting the scientist.
The director seems to be still having in the hangover of Munnabhai MBBS
1. Boman Irani characterization is similar (he plays professor in both the movies) and hero falls in love with professor’s daughter in both the movies.
2. The hospital scenes (baby delivery and sharman’s hospitalization) have similar tone in both the movies.
3. If Munnabhai 1 & 2 professed Jaadu Ki jhappi and Gandhigiri, 3 Idiots comes up with another philosophy of ‘all is well’.
Other technical departments: Cinematography CK Muraleedharan is excellent. Music by Shantanu Moitra sound average when you listen and watch the promos, but it sounds very good in the movie because of well-conceived songs and their proper placement. Editing is very good. You don’t find the movie lengthy though the runtime is almost 3 hours. Dialogues are witty as well as thought-provoking.
Analysis: 3 Idiots is a movie that has both entertainment and sentiment mixed in the right proportions. It is also a message oriented film and it gives the message with nice entertainment. All the alumni of engineering colleges will have a nostalgic moment in the movie as we can identify ourselves with one character among there three idiots (for me, it reminded me of my BITS Pilani days). People in the theatre were clapping after the movie is finished and it shows the kind of impact 3 Idiots has it on it’s viewers. On a whole, ‘3 Idiots’ is a wonderful film and I recommend it to everybody.
Asin is Lux Most Promising Star
Ever since Asin made her sensational debut in Bollywood, with ‘Ghajini’ the actress is not looking back. She is going strong and completes the year pretty well with a good number of awards in het kitty.
It all started with the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award and she went on to win most of the Debutant Awards. With two Filmfare Awards in South and one in North Asin already bagged three Filmfare Awards very early in her career.
Now she wins the “Lux–Sabse Tez Sitara’ forming the most happening actress of the year. Apart from films she also had coveted brand endorsements and a film with Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan.
Asin also got the Kalaimamani Award from the Government of Tamil Nadu and the best actress Anandalok Award for her ‘Ghajini’.
Ajith's 'Vettaikkaran' connection
Any guesses who sang a particular portion of 'Naan Adicha Thanga Maatta....' in 'Vettaikkaran', for which Vijay's son Jason Sanjay shared the screen space with his dad?
He is Aswath Ajith, son of popular drummer Ajith. The young singer's mom Vinitha too is a vocalist. She rendered voice to the hit song 'Kana Kaangiren....' in 'Ananda Thandavam'.
"Thanks to my mom and dad I was inspired by music. I started my journey with a Malayalam film titled 'Currency'. Music composer James Vasanthan gave me the opportunity to step into Tamil cinema with 'Pasanga'. Then came the 'Vettaikkaran' offer," Aswath Ajith says.
On his goals, he says, "I want to make it big in the field of music. Also, I would like to learn all forms of music. With support from my parents, I am hopeful that I would achieve my goals."
Happy about the feedback he has been getting for 'Vettaikkaran', Aswath says, "my friends and parents are immensely proud. My thanks to music composer Vijay Antony for giving me the opportunity."
N.D. Tiwari denies involvement in 'sex scandal'
Hyderabad, Dec 25 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Governor N.D. Tiwari Friday denied media reports alleging his involvement in a sex scandal and termed them “malicious” even as women’s groups held demonstrations outside his official residence here demanding his resignation. The opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader N. Chandrababu Naidu has also sought the 86-year-old Tiwari’s resignation for “unbecoming conduct”. Ravi Shankar, Tiwari’s lawyer told CNN-IBN news channel that the allegations were “a tissue of lies” and they had slapped a legal notice on the media house that telecast clips purportedly showing the governor in compromising position along with three young women in his bedroom. ABN channel, owned by Telugu daily Andhra Jyothi, telecast the story in the morning to shocked viewers. The state high court later issued an order restraining the channel from telecasting the “demeaning” story. Hours after the TV channel aired footage of the alleged sex scandal, a group of 50 odd women descended on the Raj Bhawan demanding action against the governor. Police quickly hustled away the protesting women. A dozen activists of the All India Democratic Women’s Organisation and Progressive Women’s Organisation were arrested. A statement issued from Raj Bhavan Friday evening said the governor was disturbed at the attempts to malign him. The statement signed by Aryandra Sharma, officer on special duty to the governor, said: “All other media/news channels have been informed of the facts with a request not to take cognizance of fabricated, false and malicious news story attempting to tarnish the image of the Hon’ble Governor.” “There is absolutely no truth in the alleged news story which is nothing but sensation mongering and in poor taste. It is nothing but a tissue of lies,” it added. “The Governor Shri Narayan Datt Tiwariji is 86 years old and in the evening of his life. The office of the Governor is constantly under public scrutiny and entirely above board.” “It is sad and unfortunate that constitutional functionaries are dragged into needless controversy with utter disregard to propriety as well as deference to be shown to the age which is part of our culture and tradition,” it said. The Andhra Pradesh High Court, acting on a public suit, issued an injunction against showing the pictures, a couple of hours after the ABN channel aired the clips. The channel quoted Radhika, a woman from Uttarakhand, as saying that she sent the young women to the Raj Bhavan on Tiwari’s request through his aide. The woman said she was exposing the governor as he failed to provide her an iron ore mining licence in Andhra Pradesh. TDP chief Naidu told a news conference that Tiwari should resign or the central government should sack him for bringing shame to the “sacred office of the governor”. The former chief minister also demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the scandal as some MPs were also allegedly involved. |
Shruthi Haasan Unplugged!
Daughter dear of Kamal says that music is her everything in life. The smart daughter of Kamal is geared-up to rock us with her unique voice through the Live Martini band this time.
Shruthi is a happy girl right now with good offers. Going to music school, meeting the amazing teachers learning Hindustani classical and lot more interesting stuffs are making her a busy bee.
When asked about her passion towards music and if she is interested to show it in Tamil she said, “Now-a-days, I have listened to some incredible numbers by vernacular rock bands. It’s so great to see our native languages being celebrated and revered. I would love to sing a vernacular rock song.”
Guess what she had to say if she will do the music for her dad’s next film as well? “I have no clue. You should ask this to my dad. I want him to come see Shruthi the musician and artiste, and not Shruthi, his daughter. I want the music to speak for itself,” she said by tossing her dimple smile over us.
Ajith’s 50th movie by Goutham Menon!
Hear is a breaking news for everyone who is eagerly waiting for the announcements about Ajith’s 50th movie…
Reliable sources had it that the landmark project of Ajith will be directed by Goutham Menon. Dayanidhi Alagiri will be producing the film under his home banner Cloud Nine Movies.
Many were on the race to direct Ajith’s 50th film and now the opportunity has been bagged by Goutham Menon. Fresh after the completion of his ‘Vinnaithandi Varuvaya’, the director is all set to start the work with Thala.
Vijay is already working on his 50th project ‘Sura’ and now it’s Ajith who will be chasing him after. Let’s see who wins the race at the box office!
It’s three cheers for 3 Idiots, Aamir on opening day
NEW DELHI: Three Idiots is set to outwit the other big stars at the box office on Friday. Going by the movie’s performance at cinema halls, the producer and distributors expect to close Friday with Rs 20-crore gross revenue. In comparison, other hits like Love Aaj Kal and Kambakkht Ishq grossed Rs 9-10 crore on their first day.
Aamir Khan has been having blockbuster Christmas releases for three years now. The actor’s latest flick earned worldwide gross revenues of Rs 9 crore on Thursday, Rs 2 crore more than his 2008 hit, Ghajini.
Two large multiplex players said most of the shows have 90-95% bookings, with several of them running to full houses. Incidentally, the multiplexes increased prices by 10-15% for 3 Idiots, which usually is the norm for movies starring marque actors. “This could be one of the best openings of a movie this year in terms of theatrical revenues. Going by the advance booking numbers, we believe the movie will continue to get similar response for the next few days,” Delhi-based PVR Cinemas CEO Amitabh Vardhan said.
Mumbai-based multiplex Inox Leisure’s CEO Alok Tandon added that the advance bookings are between 85% and 90% for the weekend. While the movie has opened well, “it’s still too early to say whether it will be the biggest blockbuster of the year,” trade analyst Taran Adarsh said.
“In Australia, multiplexes have reduced shows of the movie, Avatar, and increased shows for 3 Idiots,” Vidhu Vinod Chopra, producer of the movie, said.
Produced by Vinod Chopra Productions, 3 Idiots was distributed in collaboration with Reliance Big Pictures. Made on an estimated budget of Rs 35 crore, 3 Idiots has been released with 1,894 prints, of which 1,550 went to the Indian market and 344 went overseas.
Terror attack on US plane averted
A bid to blow up a Detroit-bound flight has been averted in the US as the explosive device failed.
According to US media reports, Abdul Mudallad, a Nigerian passenger with links to the Al-Qaeda, was planning to blow up the plane and has been arrested.
US President Obama has ordered increased security in the US after the terror bid on board the Northwest airlines flight travelling from Amsterdam to Detroit was foiled.
Mudallad told investigators he had acquired the explosive in Yemen, along with instructions as to when it should be used.
It was not immediately clear why the passenger wanted to attack the flight.
The FBI is investigating the case.
Andhra Governor in eye of storm over TV expose
Just like his government, Andhra Pradesh Governor N D Tiwari is also in the eye of a storm. An expose allegedly showing Tiwari in a compromising position with girls at Raj Bhavan has raised a stink, with opposition parties demanding he be immediately sacked.
Women groups are now demanding Governor Narayan Dutt Tiwari's ouster from Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad. This after a private Telugu channel aired photograph that allegedly showed Tiwari in a compromising position with several girls, who the channel claimed worked at Raj Bhavan.
After a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), the Andhra Pradesh High court asked the channel to stop telecast of the visuals. Raj Bhavan said the TV programme was 'fabricated, false and malicious', aimed at tarnishing the image of the Governor.
"He degraded it. It is not we. It is the Governor who has to answer for being involved in such acts," said A Radhakrishna, Editor, Andhra Jyoti.
The Opposition has demanded that Tiwari be sacked.
"Today what they have shown is very bad and everybody should be ashamed of it. I demand that immediately the Governor should resign or otherwise the Government of India should sack him," said Chandrababu Naidu, Leader of the Opposition.
The government was reluctant to react.
When NDTV asked Andhra home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy about the icnident she slammed the door of her car.
The expose comes at a time when there is speculation on whether the state will come under President's rule and on whether a new incumbent will occupy Raj Bhavan.
Just a Minute With: Sushmita Sen
Fifteen years ago, Sushmita Sen charmed an entire nation with her intelligence and poise after she brought home Indias first Miss Universe crown.
The statuesque model-turned-actress is now all set to help groom young girls for the international pageant as host of its India preliminaries - 'I am She'.
Sen, who has earned a reputation for herself in the Indian media for being unconventional, spoke to Reuters about I am She, her adopted daughters 'Renee' and 'Alisah' and why she would like to adopt many more times.
Q: Why do you think India is not doing well at international pageants? What do you think is lacking in our beauty contest aspirants?
A: The reason you have had so many winners from South American countries, like Venezuela, Chile or even Brazil, is that they take this contest with the same seriousness that we take the Olympics.
Its a competition for them, on a global platform. The whole country backs it. Even 'Miss Universe' must feel the pressure, because at a venue in the Bahamas, you can only hear Spanish because the whole of Venezuela has flown down for the event.
A lot of the nations that come for the event, big or small, who dont take this so seriously, suffer because their girls never get a natural push that the other countries get, just for sheer involvement in the event.
But we are going to change that, because we know inherently that nobody can make as much noise as we can. We are the loudest. This should be the kind of victory that your country calls to congratulate you for.
Q: Your pageant is also associated with social causes. How important is celebrity status in the glamour industry?
A: When I was a kid in school if you showed me a social message on TV, it would bore me. But if it was integrated into a Santa Barbara, or a beauty pageant, I would be hooked. So for me glamour, sports are very important to be able to express the support for all the causes that one feels strongly for. And there are so many of them. So we have tied up with five NGOs for five causes that we strongly believe in for the 2010 edition of the 'I am She' pageant.
Q: One of the NGOs that you have chosen is 'Baalasha'. Tell us the reason behind the decision.
A: That is an obvious one. 'Baalasha' made my first experience of becoming a mother so painless, and at a time when I was only 24. At that time India didnt allow single parents, especially actresses who were single, to adopt. Baalasha could have made my life really difficult, but instead they went out of their way and made it really easy for me. There are so many kids out there who just need to go home; they seriously need to go home.
I feel that I will adopt many more times, because I feel that whatever is my capacity, I must do.
Q: You have just adopted another baby girl, Alisah. Tell us about her.
A: She is adorable! She is so beautiful and Renee is almost like a mother to her. I was just waiting for the courts to make it legal for you to be able to adopt two girls, and the minute that happened, I jumped at the chance. She is three months old and I just want to ask everyone to pray for her.
Q: What does it take to be a good businesswoman?
A: To be a good businesswoman, most importantly is that you have to be aware. You can do no good unless you are aware. Awareness is of many levels. Once you choose a process, you have to trust it; you have to trust the team you have chosen, because they are your biggest strength. I would say invest in your people. Oh, and always watch your costs!
Shakila in love
Cupid is at work. And the victim is Shakila, who says she is in love with an entrepreneur and will marry him soon.
“Yes, I am in love. He is a businessman. Our relationship is going strong and we will marry in June 2010. I will reveal more details after getting his permission,” says the actress, who is busy doing cameo and comedy roles in many Tamil films.
Saying that her affection for her mom stopped her from entering wedlock so far, the former uncrowned queen of ‘Malayalam films’ says: “I realised that I am alone only after the demise of my mother six months ago.”
Denying reports that Mammootty and Mohanlal were the reason behind her exit from Malayalam cinema, Shakila says, “it was a wrong impression. My season is over. And hence I have changed my path.”
On her goals, she says, “My image has already undergone a sea change. I would like others to see me a talented actress who could play any role with ease. I am ready for character roles that have enough scope for me.”
Trisha bags role in Kamal's film
Actress Trisha, who is going great guns here in Tollywood, must be very happy these days. The damsel has finally got to act with Kollywood biggie Kamal Hassan, though her previous stint with him, in Marmayogi, never materialized. However, yet another Kamal project has come her way.
It is known that the actor has signed a movie for Stalin, which will be directed by KS Ravikumar. It is learnt that Trisha has been roped in for the role of female lead. This has come as a good news for Trisha, who definitely needs a prestigious project in her kitty right now.
Definitely, the her pairing up with Kamal will be much talked-about. After Akasamantha, she might play yet another performance-oriented role in the film. As details about the film's subject are yet to be known, the character Trisha is getting to play is obviously under wraps.
As every film in the combination of Kamal and KS has been a comedy, it may be guessed that this one belongs to the genre too. In such a case, will Trisha get to play a suspecting wife ala Simran?
Film Industry: AndhraWood Vs TelanganaWood
Well, with so much happening on the political front in our state, directly or indirectly, the people are being forced to think in many directions. The issue of a separate Telangana state and the fight to keep the state of Andhra Pradesh intact seems to be deep and intense.
Meanwhile, thoughts have begun on how it would be if the state was indeed going to be split into two. This would give rise to two new circuits – Andhrawood and Telanganawood. As per KCR, the man who is the sole cause for all this chaos, there are many talented movie makers in Telangana and so lot of movies will be made in this region.
Well, for starters, the industry folks say that he is neither a producer nor does he know an inch about movie making or the budgeting. Anyways, on face value, that shall be taken. While it is not sure if Hyderabad would be made the film capital for Telanganawood, the aspect of considering Vijayawada as the hub for Andhrawood is strong while some suggest Rajahmundry since a lot of shootings take place in those surroundings.
Now, it is also heard that the staunch Telangana seekers have roped in the struggling hero Nitin and have given him a new title ‘Telangana star’. While it is not sure if Nitin has accepted this, members of the industry say that currently he is busy focusing on making his mark at the box office than get into such sensitive and politically dirty issues.
The fact remains that more than 80% of Tollywood comprises of folks from the non- Telangana region so while it won’t take long for Andhrawood to take roots, it will take years for Telanganawood to actually form a film fraternity and at the same time, mobilize the right kind of producers to create a decent budget movie. The other important aspect to be considered here is, what is going to happen to the audience who are the main judges for any film? Given the strong admiration they have for stars, do they have to bow down to the cheap and savage dictums of few greedy politicians and build a wall amidst themselves?
Hypothetically, if all this is looking that complicated, then one can imagine what will happen when a real life situation like this may occur. Who is to be blamed at that point of time when the whole system would run the risk of collapsing and ruining many lives in the stake.
After all, Kostaa or Telangana, everyone is a Telugu speaking and Telugu loving citizen. How can the regional barriers stop their patronage for Telugu films whether they were made by Telangana producers or Coastal ones? That has to be understood by numbskull politicians.
Meanwhile, thoughts have begun on how it would be if the state was indeed going to be split into two. This would give rise to two new circuits – Andhrawood and Telanganawood. As per KCR, the man who is the sole cause for all this chaos, there are many talented movie makers in Telangana and so lot of movies will be made in this region.
Well, for starters, the industry folks say that he is neither a producer nor does he know an inch about movie making or the budgeting. Anyways, on face value, that shall be taken. While it is not sure if Hyderabad would be made the film capital for Telanganawood, the aspect of considering Vijayawada as the hub for Andhrawood is strong while some suggest Rajahmundry since a lot of shootings take place in those surroundings.
Now, it is also heard that the staunch Telangana seekers have roped in the struggling hero Nitin and have given him a new title ‘Telangana star’. While it is not sure if Nitin has accepted this, members of the industry say that currently he is busy focusing on making his mark at the box office than get into such sensitive and politically dirty issues.
The fact remains that more than 80% of Tollywood comprises of folks from the non- Telangana region so while it won’t take long for Andhrawood to take roots, it will take years for Telanganawood to actually form a film fraternity and at the same time, mobilize the right kind of producers to create a decent budget movie. The other important aspect to be considered here is, what is going to happen to the audience who are the main judges for any film? Given the strong admiration they have for stars, do they have to bow down to the cheap and savage dictums of few greedy politicians and build a wall amidst themselves?
Hypothetically, if all this is looking that complicated, then one can imagine what will happen when a real life situation like this may occur. Who is to be blamed at that point of time when the whole system would run the risk of collapsing and ruining many lives in the stake.
After all, Kostaa or Telangana, everyone is a Telugu speaking and Telugu loving citizen. How can the regional barriers stop their patronage for Telugu films whether they were made by Telangana producers or Coastal ones? That has to be understood by numbskull politicians.
Cinema Kashtalu: 'Media Trying To Pull Legs Of BIG4'
For the record, the Big 4 of the Telugu industry happens to be Nandamuri Balakrishna, Venkatesh, Nagarjuna and Chiranjeevi. Now, with the current chaos that is on in the state, it is seen that the media has been working real hard on getting out words from these four idols.
This is due to the buzz that two or more among the 4 are likely to shift their bases. What if they did shift? The chances are that many will follow. Well, one of the media people asked Tammareddy the same question and this time, he came up with an answer that was quite convincing.
Tammareddy said “there is no need for anyone to go anywhere and they will stay wherever convenient for them.”
As for the Big 4, it is only Chiru who is currently taking the media queries and answering them. The others are not reachable at all, say the media sources.
This is due to the buzz that two or more among the 4 are likely to shift their bases. What if they did shift? The chances are that many will follow. Well, one of the media people asked Tammareddy the same question and this time, he came up with an answer that was quite convincing.
Tammareddy said “there is no need for anyone to go anywhere and they will stay wherever convenient for them.”
As for the Big 4, it is only Chiru who is currently taking the media queries and answering them. The others are not reachable at all, say the media sources.
Will Sameera be back in Tollywood
Sameera had once opined that she looks more apt for Tamil and Telugu films than for North Indian ones. However, it turned out that her career did not take a fly even after she got to bag films opposite Chiranjeevi and Junior NTR. She fizzled out later. Jai Chiranjeeva and Narasimhudu, two of the flops she acted it, did not help her to be seen as a lucky mascot in the sentiment-obsessed industry.
Though she went back to do some roles in Tamil and Hindi, she never seemed to return back here. It seems, the time has finally come for her to make a grand comeback. It is in a film opposite the top hero Ravi Teja.
It is known that soon after the release of Shambo Shiva Shambo, the actor will begin shooting for yet another Bellamkonda Suresh movie in January 2010. The film might have Sameera Reddy as the first female lead and Sneha Ullal playing second fiddle.
Though there has been no official confirmation as yet, it seems that the actress' name is under consideration. An official announcement is awaited.
Though she went back to do some roles in Tamil and Hindi, she never seemed to return back here. It seems, the time has finally come for her to make a grand comeback. It is in a film opposite the top hero Ravi Teja.
It is known that soon after the release of Shambo Shiva Shambo, the actor will begin shooting for yet another Bellamkonda Suresh movie in January 2010. The film might have Sameera Reddy as the first female lead and Sneha Ullal playing second fiddle.
Though there has been no official confirmation as yet, it seems that the actress' name is under consideration. An official announcement is awaited.
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News about 'Simha'
United Movies' film with Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead, Simha is currently being canned in Hyderabad in a specially constructed temple set. The film has Nayanatara, Sneha Ullal and Namitha as female leads. It is an interesting combination since Balayya is acting with three heroines in one film after a long time.
Boyapati Srinu is directing the movie. According to Srinu, the body language and dialogue of Balakrishna will be distinct and it will impress upon the audience, especially among the actor's fans to no end. The director who carved distinct characters for top heroes Venkatesh, in Tulasi, in the past, is sure that his character will be very much liked by the fans.
"The film tells the story of a courageous man. The traits of the character will be liked by one and all," states Boyapati. In a temple set specially erected in Hyderabad, the film is being shot with Balakrishna and other key actors.
KR Vijaya, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Aditya Menon and Shravan are playing other roles. Malayalam actor Sai Kumar is playing an interesting role. Brahmanandam, Jeeva, Ali and others will be seen in comic roles.
Chakri is composing the music. Parachuri Kiriti is the producer.
Where Are Chiranjeevi Fans?
If there is one thing that set megastar Chiranjeevi ahead of the rest of the heroes in Tollywood, it was his strong fan following. There was a time when youth were feeling proud to say they were part of the mega fans association. However, all that seems to have become history now.
This was the thought that came in many minds when Mega fans went completely missing while TRS activists were attacking the shooting spot of Allu Arjun. It is heard that they are not to be seen at blood bank as well and this was one place which used to be houseful once upon a time.
Many say that Chiru would have had his charisma intact if he did not get into politics and are they are now posing a question if the number of the mega fans has decreased? For now, Chiru has stood up for Samaikya Andhra and how this will shape his political future and his mega fans remains to be seen.
This was the thought that came in many minds when Mega fans went completely missing while TRS activists were attacking the shooting spot of Allu Arjun. It is heard that they are not to be seen at blood bank as well and this was one place which used to be houseful once upon a time.
Many say that Chiru would have had his charisma intact if he did not get into politics and are they are now posing a question if the number of the mega fans has decreased? For now, Chiru has stood up for Samaikya Andhra and how this will shape his political future and his mega fans remains to be seen.
Governor ND Tiwari ‘SEX’ In Raj Bhavan
Governor ND Tiwari was caught red handed while involving in sexual acts in Raj Bhavan by hiring brothels. ABN Andhra Jyothy Channel has given this exclusive report today much to the astonishment of entire citizens of AP. The photographs taken from spy cameras are shown on channel with censor cuts. The girls were brought from various corners of the country and place them as workers in Raj Bhavan initially. But eventually they will be taken to the bed room of Tiwari. This 85 year old Governor makes those girls aged between 17 and 25 do all nasty things right from massages to ‘BJ’s. This stunning fact has reached people today. Governor’s OSD is also involved in these forcible sexual acts.
ABN Andhra Jyothy Becomes 'Hero Of E-Media'
ABN Andhra Jyothy News Channel becomes the real hero of Electronic Media today. The encomiums are showering high for the channel from various corners of the state.
The talk of the state is about the guts the channel guys have shown in unleashing the nasty part of Raj Bhavan. It is not an ordinary thing to smoke out the illegal sexual acts of the state’s number-1 citizen with evidences.
Citizens know about Tehelka all these years as the most popular sting operator. Now ABN Andhra Jyothy Channel stands on the top.
Demands are now high to remove Governor from his seat. Anyway he is going to be removed rising to the present requirement with Andhra-Telangana turmoil and the idea to impose Prez-Rule in the state.
But the pity is that no other electronic channel is uttering a word or sentence about this pitiful incident which should be known by every citizen of AP. Almost all channels are worrying that credit goes entirely to ABN channel. The reach of ABN channel is not yet big on par with many prestigious news channels. Despite the High Court’s dictum ‘not to transmit the videos relating to Governor’s sexual acts’ the discussions-part is going on in the same channel. The other channels at least can say ‘A private channel carried a sting operation in Raj Bhavan about the Governor’s illegal sexual acts. High Court ordered the channel not to transit the videos’. This would bring lot of awareness and sensitization among the citizens.
The talk of the state is about the guts the channel guys have shown in unleashing the nasty part of Raj Bhavan. It is not an ordinary thing to smoke out the illegal sexual acts of the state’s number-1 citizen with evidences.
Citizens know about Tehelka all these years as the most popular sting operator. Now ABN Andhra Jyothy Channel stands on the top.
Demands are now high to remove Governor from his seat. Anyway he is going to be removed rising to the present requirement with Andhra-Telangana turmoil and the idea to impose Prez-Rule in the state.
But the pity is that no other electronic channel is uttering a word or sentence about this pitiful incident which should be known by every citizen of AP. Almost all channels are worrying that credit goes entirely to ABN channel. The reach of ABN channel is not yet big on par with many prestigious news channels. Despite the High Court’s dictum ‘not to transmit the videos relating to Governor’s sexual acts’ the discussions-part is going on in the same channel. The other channels at least can say ‘A private channel carried a sting operation in Raj Bhavan about the Governor’s illegal sexual acts. High Court ordered the channel not to transit the videos’. This would bring lot of awareness and sensitization among the citizens.
'Kasko' Review: Old Wine In Old Bottle. Rating : 3/10
Film: Kasko
Rating: 3/10
Cast: Vaibhav, Sweta Basu, Pradeep Rawat, Brahmanandam, Chitram Rajesh, Srinivasa Reddy, Jaya Prakash Reddy, Baby Anushkaa, Anant, Chalapathi Rao, Arundhati Aravind etc
Rating: 3/10
Cast: Vaibhav, Sweta Basu, Pradeep Rawat, Brahmanandam, Chitram Rajesh, Srinivasa Reddy, Jaya Prakash Reddy, Baby Anushkaa, Anant, Chalapathi Rao, Arundhati Aravind etc
Editor: Praveen
Music: Premji
Producer: Bharathi
Story Screenplay Direction: Nageshwar Reddy
Released On: 25th Dec 2009
This is released amidst all chaos of Andhra-Telangana issue. Audiences have come to watch the movie to take a break from political cacophony that has been shaking TV channels from many days. And much to the delight today is Christmas and the T-activists have called off bandh today on this occasion. Let us see how it faired.
Story:
Vamsi aka Pawan Kalyan (Vaibhav) comes to Hyderabad on a mission and he happens to meet Mahesh Babu (Brahmanandam) who is there with an operation against goondaism. Vamsi and Mahesh Babu develop tiffs with local goondas like Mallesh, Saleem and Allauddin.
But Vamsi has a flash back that gets revealed slowly. His love interest Krishna Veni (Sweta) works as Radio Jockey in Radio Mirchi and a series of incidents connect him to these goondas.
What are those incidents? What happens at last? That has to be watched on screen.
Performances:
Vaibhav is ok but still he lacks something. That is originality. Unknowingly he is getting into the influence of Prabhas, Pawan Kalyan and sometimes Chiranjeevi. He needs to improve his dialogue delivery for the kind of mass roles he is playing.
Sweta Basu is good. She became a visual treat for many and she is the only pulling factor to some extent.
Brahmanandam could bring some smiles in the role of Mahesh Babu but still there was lot to improve where director failed.
Others are ok in their shoes. Pradeep Rawat appeared in second half and portrayed villainy up to requirement. Jaya Prakash Reddy brought enough humor. MS Narayana is ok in guest appearance. Arundhati Aravind appeared in a single shot. Chalapathi Rao and others are ok.
Technically, the film failed in music. Except the last song ‘Ammayi peru Krishna veni…’ nothing enticed masses. Production values are good but narration part sounded obsolete.
Analysis:
It’s a film made with an intention to lure masses. Attempt is ok but the content is weak. The age old line is taken and not tried to present it fashionably. Care should have taken in the matter of songs at least. The effort to end the film as non stop entertainer like ‘Ready’ is observed, but things didn’t materialize. More homework would have saved the movie.
It’s a film made with an intention to lure masses. Attempt is ok but the content is weak. The age old line is taken and not tried to present it fashionably. Care should have taken in the matter of songs at least. The effort to end the film as non stop entertainer like ‘Ready’ is observed, but things didn’t materialize. More homework would have saved the movie.
The concept with characters Mahesh Babu and Pawan Kalyan is interesting but not convincing enough to express with big laughs.
First half and second half go very predictable. There is nothing that keeps audiences glued to seats once suspense opens in interval.
On a whole, it is a normal treat.
Bottom Line: Don’t carry any expectations if you wish to watch
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