Dasari's veiled attack on Megastar!

Union Minister Dasari Narayana Rao made some political statements in his brief speech at Okka Magadu's audio launch. In his speech he praised late NTR for telling the world that Telugus are not Madrasis but Andhrulu. Then he termed NTR made history by forming party in a spur of moment and winning the elections within 9 months. "It was history, not publicity stunt", he said indirectly hinting the ongoing speculations about political entry of Megastar. Further comments like "pointing caste, some are trying to divide our nation," prove that he his speech was aimed indirectly at Chiru.

Although Chiru and Dasari belong to same region and community, rumors are that all is not well between them. Or is just case of instigating fans, for dramatic reaction.

Dasari is famous for making speeches that appeases to the each group. If he goes to Chiranjeevi's audio release, he would say the next CM is Megastar. And if he comes to Mohan Babu or NBK's functions, he goes for veiled attack.

'OKKA MAGADU' Audio Launched

Nandamuri Balakrishna - YVS Chowdary's magnum opus Okka Magadu audio was launched at an electrifying and exciting audio function held amidst terrific fanfare at Cyber Gardens, Madhapur.

Nandamuri Balakrishna,K.Raghavendra rao,Dasari Narayanarao,Devi Vara Prasad, T.Trivikramarao,KL Narayana,P.Kiran,Bellamkonda Suresh,Nandamuri Ramakrishna, B.Gopal, SS Rajamouli,Srinu Vytla,Boyapati Srinu, MRV PRasad, R.Narayanamurthy, Ramyakrishna, Anushka,Charmee,Okka Magadu team YVS Chowdary,Kommineni Venkateswararao,Mani Sarma,Chandra bose and others graced the occasion. Dasari Narayanarao launched the audio cassette and SS Rajamouli purchased the first unit.K.Raghavendra rao released the audio CD.

Beyond the expectations of the organisers,Thousands of Nandamuri fans thronged the venue. Many of them can't manage to enter the ground.Organisers aren't able to control the enthusiastic crowd inside the ground.None of the fans remained in their seats,they surrounded the stage and added much heat to the event.

After a long wait, Rajamouli was the first to speak. The camarderie between YVS Chowdary and Rajamouli was visible. Rajamouli said that they industry had given many hits and and super hits but it has thoroughly forgotten what 'shaking' is at the box office. The lion is taking rest and it's gonna wake up on the 11th jan he said amidst deafening applause. He added that he will be the first person to watch Okka Magadu and shout louder than the fans and he signed off saying YVS is the only director who has guts.

Dasari Narayana Rao was the chief guest for the music release of Okka Magadu. Dasari lauded NTR's efforts to heighten and preserve telugu pride and said he was the only actor who who could excelled in all genres like folk, historical, social and none could supercede him in that aspect so far.He is the only person who floated a party and came to power within 9 months.Many actors came,many stars emerged later.But it happened only by NTR.This is not Publicity,this is History."He also said he (Dasari) was the only one who christened NBK as Yuva Ratna. The Minister had a word of praise to the director too.He added, "Lot of people made use of NTR's name and legacy for their vested interests but YVS is the only director who puts NTR's picture in the prelude of his film. YVS doesn't make a film, he's a sculptor who chissels his film. I've seen the stills and they are exemplary." Dasari rounded off his speech by saying that there is a very nice dialogue in the film OM and it is a sound warning to all those who are hell bent on seperating the country,people and the industry in the name of caste.

Nandamuri Balakrishna said " i am doing dual role in this film.I don't want to reveal the details of Okka Magadu character now.See it on screen and enjoy your selves.The movie will definitely reach your expectations". He uttered a couple of dialogues from the film and after seeing the overwhelming reaction from the fans he added"Cinema antha ilanti dialogues e.inka meeku pandage"

YVS Chowdary assured the fans the movie will definitely reach their expectations .

Okka Magadu title song,Devadhi deva(Rayalaseema song),Pattuko Pattuko Pattu cheera (Challenge Ramudu remix song) are instant hits with the fans !

One incident which caught attention of all the people around there apart from celebrities and their speeches was an old man who is over 60. He came to the audio function from adoni (Kurnool District) on a bicycle with a huge flag with the portrait of Balakrishna on it.

Ravi Teja & Vinayak's combo titled "KRISHNA"

Finally, it is confirmed. After a lot of vacillation, the makers of the film have decided to stick to Krishna as it suits the storyline best.
Yes, as is the norm these days, it does have a tagline -- The Power of the Indrakeeladri. The climax of the film is being shot in locations in and around Hyderabad.
According to the film's director, VV Vinayak, the film will be a mix of comedy and action, like all Ravi Teja films. Trisha is playing the heroine in the film.
The film's audio could be released by the end of this month and the release date is being set for next month.

Premikudu likely title for Bunny film

Allu Arjun's current movie in the direction of Bommarillu Bhaskar is likely to be titled as Premikudu, and not as thought of earlier as Vaaradhi or Romeo. The film unit is of unanimous opinion that the title Premikudu would be hundred percent apt to the story. The movie with Sheela as heroine is getting ready for release on February 14 th as Valentines Day gift.

KRISHNARJUNA Logo

Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures movie starring Vishnu, Nagarjuna and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles official logo has been released.

P.Vasu is directing this film.

ANASUYA REVIEW

Starring:Bhoomika, Abbas, Nikitha, Neha Sarath, Sameer, Harshavardhan, Shankar Melkote, Ankitha, Krishna Mohan, Revathi, Prema, Mallesh and Others.

Action: Kanal Kannan.

Cinematography: N. Sudhakar Reddy.

DTS Mixing: Madhusudan Reddy.

Editing: Marthand K. Venkatesh

Lyrics: Bhaskarabhatla.

Music: Sekhar Chandra.

Screenplay: Paruchuri Brothers.

Producer & Direction: Ravibabu.

Presenter: Suresh Productions.

Banner: Flying Frogs.

Release Date: 21st December, 2007.

Anasuya is the story of a journalist whose life takes a u-turn when a psychopath killer enters her life. The movie has a gripping screenplay with a few minor glitches. It makes an interesting one-time watch, and has focused on being as subtle as possible. It's not the run-of-the-mill story. It is a very 'Indian' storyline and even if the plot and characterization is old news, it's done well and the narrative keeps up the attention levels.

Plot: Anasuya is a journalist majoring in criminal psychology. She is an investigative journalist for a news channel and lives with an acquaintance and a little girl called Lakshmi she saves from being a harassed domestic help. Anand is a task force officer in a team leading the investigation of a murder trail. The murderer kills the victim, takes a random part of their body and leaves a rose next to their body. Tragedy strikes Anasuya when the 'uncle' that she is staying with gets murdered and she spots the killer. She gets involved in the case closely and gets to the bottom of it.

Story, Screenplay and Direction The story is that of an unstable man and once the man is identified, it ceases to be a mystery. After that, holding the viewers attention is difficult. Ravibabu's screenplay does just that. The first half keeps the interest level alive alright and the curiosity is on a high. Instead of pulling in unnecessary subplots, the maker gets straight to the point. The second half is interesting and that saves the movie, because in a movie like this, it's the second half that makes all the difference.To give the director credit, it doesn't have too many shrieks and sounds. The background is not overpowering, and only has the occasional creaking and dark alleys and sudden loud noises. But these are not out-of-place or just to scare or thrill. Except for the fact that the first half has many houses and places kept in dark (why doesn't anyone switch on the lights?).

Bhoomika is an asset to the movie, with a convincing performance and subtlety in her whole aspect. From the beginning, it's a clear-cut murder trail and nothing else.The madness of the man is shown, but not explained-why, how or when is neglected, and just what it is, is shown. There are some very gruesome shots, bodies with parts missing and other such things that don't go well with popcorn.

Glitches: When the body comes out of the concrete mixer in an unrecognizable state, the clothes are intact and the glasses are only slightly broken-but this apparently doesn't rouse the suspicion of the police. The police also never try to establish a motive, and the task force is shown rounding up a place he's suspected to be inside.

Performances Bhoomika is very good, expressive without being over-the-top. There are not many dialogues, and the little kid has fewer still, and has given a convincing performance. Abbas justifies his role, so has Sameer as a jealous newsreader. Ravibabu has done his best yet, stealing the limelight in the second half. Nikitha and her friend, Bhoomika's reporter friend and Shankar Melkote do well in their brief roles.

Music and Dance There is one mandatory item number, which is just okay. Then there's a song that shows the bonding between Bhoomika and the little girl, Lakshmi.

Last Word You know those coincidences that a murder trail must contain to propel the story? Like the protagonist's kin turn out to be victims, the moment she learns where the murderer will head next is when he heads there and other such details? That happens a few times in the second half, and for those who get nausea on seeing the insides of a person might not appreciate some sequences. After all, its about a cold-blooded murderer. But the movie is interesting, the pace is good and the plot is gripping.

Okka Magadu audio releasing tomorrow

Nandamuri Balakrishna - YVS Chowdary's prestigious film "Okka Magadu" audio is going to be released tomorrow at a grand public function held at Cyber Gardens,Madhapur.Manisarma composed the music.SimranAnushka&Nisha Kothari play female leads in the film.Producer cum director YVS Chowdary is planning to release the movie on January 11th.

New Titiles Registered in Film Chamber

As per the sources these are the tiltles
1.Siva Sai Movie Creations----------- Aakarshana
2.Silver Screen Productions----------AP 9 207
3.EVM Productions------------------Appadala Karra (The Women’s Weapon)
4.Samaikya Creations--------------- Athiradhudu – Soldier
5.Usha Kiran Cinema----------------Amma
6.Sri Prasanna Arts------------------Agni IPS
7.Anu Creations----------------------Alochana (Just Think)
8.TBS Creations----------------------Aata Bomma
9.Swetha Chitra----------------------Aatadistha
10.Shantalakshmi Creations----------Bangkok Lo 6 Teens – Part 2
11.Nikhilesh Art Produtions-----------Bhargava
12.Sandeep Cine Movies--------------Bhairavula Veta
13.Poorna Chandra Movie Makers----Baduddhai
14.Nithyasri Creations----------------Bhale Tamasha
15.Sri Rama Chandrulu Films---------Bramhanandam Drama Company
16.Trimurthy Celluloids--------------Bandodu
17.Vedam Creations------------------Bhoo Bandhalu(Puttakatho Prarambam KavuMaranamtho Antamai Povu)
18.Goodwill Cinema------------------Colors
19.JD Arts---------------------------Chalaki
20.Sri Kumaraswami Produtions-----College Days (Golden Days)
21.Sri Sai Balaji Arts------------------Chennai Pattanam (Tamil)
22.Daily 4 Shows---------------------Dhoom Dham!
23.Ramalakshmi Cine Creations---------------Dance Master (Hindi)
24.Ushodaya Filims-------------------------------Eenadu
25.Twenty Four Frames Factory Pvt Ltd-----------Yeto Vellipoindi Manasu..
26.Suseela Devi Productions--------------------------Evadiki Vade Raja
27Laughing Waters Entertainment--------------------------4 Ever
28.Bheemavaram Talkies--------------------------Girls
29.Amigos Creations Pvt. Ltd.-----------------------Happy Days – 2
30.Nikhya Films-------------------------------IDLY (I Do Love You)
31.Pavan Money Creations-------------Janam Kosam Jagan – Jagan Kosam Satya
32.Siva Naga Jyothsna Creations-----------------KPHB Colony
33.Sri Venkata Ramana Films------------------------Kartheekam
34.Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Movies Pvt Ltd-------------Krishnarjuna
35.JD Arts--------------------------------------Kaali
36.Fourth Dimension Films-----------------------Katti Reddy – -Ettithe Dinchadu
37.Sri Venkateshwara Films Division-----------------Mukkanti – Eshwar
38.Usha Kiran Movies International----------------------Mouna Poratam
39.Swetha Chitra----------------------------Rough Aadista
40.Lalitha Associates-------------------------------Musuru
41.Sumanth Productions---------------------Mayaledi
42.SV Productions---------------------Mem Chaduvukoney Rojullo..
43.Lucky Media--------------------------Ma Aayana Chanti Pilladu
44.Blue Sky Entertainment---------------------Nagaram
45.Sumanth Productions---------------------Nuvve Na Hero Andi Ammayi
46.Sunsational productions------------------------Naaloni Prema
47.Sai Krupa Movies-------------------Padaharella Manasu (Premalo Padithey)
48.Priya Art Films--------------------------Professor Lee
49.SS Creations--------------------Pourudu
50.Prem Jyothi Media --------------------------WorksPapa Kosam
51.Savithri Cinema---------------------Premabhishekam (Veediki Cancer Ledu)
52.EVS Productions----------------------Readymade Mogudu
53.Samaikya Creations---------------Rakthabhishekam – The Warrior
54.Gangothri Productions--------------------Ramasethu
55.Astakshari Creations--------------Ramasethu (Tamil)
56.Akshitha Balaji Creations----------------Reporter Breaking News
57.Sri Sitarama Sai Films---------------------Sivaranjani
58.UshakiranSrivaariki -----------------------Premalekha
59.Sai Krupa Movies-------------------------Samvathsaraniko Premakatha
60.Prathibha Ultra Image-------------------Shikaram
61.Kapardini productions-----------------Sivastapadi
62.Rushika Arts------------------------Saindhavudu
63.Star Art Creations--------------------Sweet Sweet & Hot Hot Heroine Dairy
64.Sri Ramachadrulu Films--------------------Sitamma Thalli
65.Sudarshanam Productions--------------------Students Life
66.S Creations-------------------------------Sevakudu
67.Priyanka Cinema--------------------------Settlement Srinu
68.Narayani Pictures-----------------------Srihari
69.Pavithranjali Productions------------------Srinu Venu (Pakka Bewarse Gallu) 70.Pancharamam----------------------------Thurpu Ramayanam
71.Suryakantha Academy---------------------Thurpu Godavari
72.Sandeep Cine Movies---------------------The King
73.Dharmapatha Creations--------------------Thatagata Buddha (Hindi)
74.Kalasrusti International--------------------Vetagallu
75.Usha Kiran Arts---------------------Vasundhara
76.Just Creatives------------------------Ullam Ellam Talladudhu (Tamil)
77.Sri JV Productions----------------------Vadhuvu No. 101

DON REVIEW (BELOW AVERAGE)

Film: DonRating: Below Average to Average

Cast: Nagarjuna, Anushka, Nikitha, Lawrence, Kelly Dorjee, Chalapathi Rao, Jeeva etc Dialogues: Abburi Ravi

Fights: Vijay

Art: Ashok

Editor: Marthand K Venkatesh

Camera: S Golapala Reddy

Producer: ML Kumar Choudary

Story, Screenplay, Choreography, Music, Direction: Lawrence

Released On: 20th Dec 2007

It’s film that proved to be toy in the hands of Lawrence. He used the opportunity to do everything he wanted to do. Yes, from direction to choreography to music to action to story!!! It sounds ludicrous to see how Nagarjuna agreed for this subject. It’s a wrong choice for him.
Story:Suri (Nagarjuna) is a Hyderabadi based Don but does only good for society. Raghava (Lawrence) is an orphan who lives with Suri since childhood as his younger brother. A Mumbai based don Stephen eyes on Hyderabad and wants to capture. But Suri interrupts him. Then the Mumbai don wishes to put an end to Suri. The power stunt starts. Finally as expected, after a series of kidnaps and abductions the film comes to climax. Obviously, good wins over evil. There is nothing big to say than this. It’s all the screenplay, camera work and sound effect that are required to make this plot as a film. Screenplay is average, camera work is good and sound effects are again average.
Performances:Dialogues by Abburi Ravi are not so interesting. They are quite ordinary and nothing worth to say about. Comedy is missing in the film but the audiences have to adjust only with the situational humor by Lawrence (in fact that hardly brings laughs). Lawrence appears to be very comfortable with sentimental tracks. He proved that he is poor in dealing a mafia oriented subject. He is poor with comedy too.
Nagarjuna proved to be a wrong choice for this subject. The film is lacking in conviction completely. The bearing of Nagarjuna as Don with gelled back hair style is not impressive. The only relief for audience in this flick is Anushka. She has shown her oomph factor and also acted in a lip locking scene with Nag. Lawrence over-acted in the film and his dubbing is below average. In fact it is the same voice that has been lending for him.
Music is just average. Lawrence has shown a little maturity only in music direction than in anything else. ‘Entandanga unnave…’, and ‘Su Su Soori Anna…’got good response from the audience.
Lawrence has to do home work with respect to blending proper comedy in the film, screenplay and bringing in grip in narration with right tempo.

Analysis:

The film is a clear inspiration from various mafia oriented films. The opening scene where the father of a college girl approaches Don’s gang to save his daughter recalls the film ‘Sarkar’. And the ‘bomb in shopping complex’ episode reminds Basha. And the name of Mumbai Don’s confidante, Anthony, recalls Raghu Varan’s character name in ‘Basha’. The film has myriad shades of ‘Basha’. On a whole the film lacks in freshness in narrating the main plot. It’s a film that shows the power stunt between a crooked Mumbai Don and a good Hyderabadi don. Lawrence blended a beaten formula with little sentiment and some love tracks. The film is not for the crowds those relish intelligent games on screen. It’s only for the audiences those like to watch their hero’s brawn. Being a mafia oriented flick; the film has shown more muscle power instead of showing the might of brain.
First half of the film runs with high voltage introduction of Nagarjuna and his love track. Second half becomes serious with the fight between Mumbai Don Stephen and Hyderabadi Don Nagarjuna. Climax concludes the film abruptly.
All the characters in the film (be it Mumbai based mafia dons or Goan ladies) speak only in Telugu. There is a ‘Note’ in the beginning of the film stating “We are showing everyone in the film speaking only in Telugu to make the Telugu audience understand the film”. So one has to go with the note and watch the film.
Lawrence made the film depending only on style and technical aspects. The required spirit in the film is lacking.

Nag’s Don in trouble

Nagarjuna’s much hyped film Don, directed by Raghava Lawrence, is releasing today, but only in Nizam area. It is reliably learnt that the film print boxes have not reached many areas in Andhra and Ceded areas, because of some differences between the producer and the distributors about the price tags.
It is reliably learnt that Don will not open with the morning show in many districts of Andhra and rayalaseema. If the dispute between the producers and distributors is not resolved soon, it is unlikely that Don will be shown even first and second shows today.