YS Jagan's Film With Mahesh Babu

It is known that Mahesh Babu is the hot favorite for many producers and directors. But Mahesh chooses his producer and director firmly and will not run away in haste. After the film 'Varudu' with Trivikram Sreenivas, Mahesh Babu is hitting the floors with VV Vinayak and the producer is YS Jagan Mohana Reddy, the son of Chief Minister YS Raja Sekhara Reddy. The hottest topic circulating in Film Nagar now is about a multi-starrer film to be made in this camp. Work on the film will commence in early 2009. Mahesh Babu and Suriya have already given their consent. The yet to be titled film is already attracting a lot of media attention. Y. S. Jagan wants to make a big impression with his maiden film in Tollywood. Jagan has soft corner for films and film people since beginning. Even his approach on films in his News Paper 'Saakshi' shows his interest and inclination on colorful field.

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Venkatesh - producers' fave hero

Venkatesh may have acted in a lesser number of films than his contemporaries but on the whole has had more hits making him a very bankable star. He's never stuck to one image or role and alternated between action and drama genres time and again.

He can be termed as a hat trick hero with hits like Lakshmi, Aadavari Maatalaku Ardhale Verule and Tulasi. His movies never shoot over budget and he makes sure the movie doesn't run away with his image, consequently everyone involved in his movies don't burn their fingers badly.

The moniker Producer's Hero definitely suits him. Chintakalaya Ravi (Software Engineer), Ventakesh's next, is ably decorated by glam dolls Anushka and Mamta Mohandas. Nallamalupu Srinivas is producing the flick and Yogi (Oka Raju, Oka Rani) is directing it. The shooting started way back in March and the story flips between Hyderabad, Vizag and the US. Kona Venkat has written the story for this film

Parugu set to release on May 1st

Allu Arjun and Sheela are the stars in the new film Parugu. The film is directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar. Dil Raju is producing the film. He had earlier produced Arya with Allu Arjun in the lead. Prakashraj is playing a prominent role in the film.

Parugu's release was slated for April 25 but has been postponed by a week on request from Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan's fans as Jalsa is just into its third week now. Mani Sarma is the music director. The film is a youthful entertainer.

NTR's New film Launch

Muhurat - NTR's new film

Vaishnavi Arts
production no.1

Cast: NTR

Crewmembers:
Rachana Sahakaram: Dasarath
Cinematography: Chota K Naidu
Art: Anand Sai
Lyrics: Chandrabose
Editing: Gowtam Raju
Producer: Vallabhaneni Vamsi
Presents: Kodali Sri Venkateswara Rao (Nani)
Story - screenplay - direction: VV Vinayak

Muhurat of NTR’s next film in the direction of VV Vinayak was performed in a grand style at Film Nagar Cultural Center (FNCC) on the morning of 23 April. Bala Krishna sounded the clapboard. SS Rajamouli switched on the camera and k Raghavendra Rao directed the first shot. Lots of film celebrities graced to this occasion. FNCC was flocked by the fans of NTR. This film is likely to go to floors in the month of June

Audio Review - Parugu

Name: Parugu (2008)

Cast: Allu Arjun & Shiela

Director: Bhaskar

Music: Mani Sharma

Lyrics: Sirivennela, Chandrabose & Anant Sreeram

Producer: Dil Raju

Melody clicks in Parugu

Bommarillu Bhaskar is back with this second movie for astute producer Dil Raju. Together, they touched the hearts of many movie lovers with a poignant relationship drama in Bommarillu, so one almost unhesitatingly assumes that their second venture would be as entertaining as their first, if not more. Quite honestly, in Telugu film industry there is nothing more disappointing than a director, debuting with great promise and talent, falling with a thud in his/her second outing. Off the top of my head, I can come up with at least five examples but that’s not what you and I are here for.
If Bommarillu brought acclaim for Siddarth and Genelia, one wonders how Parugu can further cement the soaring popularity of Allu Arjun and establish a newbie like Sheila. Despite Bommarillu being a father-son saga, Genelia stole the show. Similarly, will Parugu, being touted as a father-daughter relationship drama, give Arjun ample scope for a rare display of histrionics?
Mani Sharma works for the first time with Bhaskar, Raju and Arjun in Parugu and his compositions primarily reek of melody here. Also, almost all the songs come across as situational, meaning, visuals could enhance the way the songs work on you. Unlike Jalsa’s music, that caught on instantly and didn’t need any backing from the movie, Parugu’s songs may take time to grow on and if the movie clicks, then there is no stopping this album.
1. Parugulu

This racy song with techno beats almost sounds as if the hero is stalking the heroine warning her that her running away from him, after enticing him, is of no use – vostunnaa nEnE vostunnaa, voddannaa vodilEstaanaa. Sirivennela’s words are mouthed in a zesty manner by Ranjith.
2. Nammavemo

A few of the opening beats (not strings) of this melodious number sound very similar to those in Chiguraakuchaatu chilaka [Gudumba Shankar]. The music that comes during ‘nijamga kallatho’ part of it was inspired by ‘Hey Shona’ from Tara Rum Pum film. Saketh, who sounds so much like SP Charan, has a pleasant voice and sings Anantha Sriram’s poetic words with the flair of a veteran. Impressive!
3. Yelagelaga

Despite a folkish tune, Mani maintains a certain spunky flair in the orchestration, in an attempt to not make this number sound like just another rustic song. While Kailash Kher sounds nasal at places, its Saindhavi’s chirpy rendition that clicks the most. Anantha Sriram’s lyrics are simple and sensible, given the feeling one gets about the lack of a situational demand for this song.

4. Chal Chal Chalo

Chandrabose’s youthful lyrics for this hero introduction number set the mood of the film quite well talking about the restless nature of the hero- gira gira tirigE nyzam, nilabaDanika yE nimiSham, telling us that the hero is always on the run seeking fun and adventure like a typical youth. Ranjith’s spirited rendition suits the mood of the song.
5. Hrudayam

A soulful number this one. It’s good to see Mani use Hemachandra for a variety of songs in his albums – bouncy Niluvave [Lakshyam], melodious Ararey [Ontari], foot-tapping Vayasunamy [Kantri] and a pathos song here. Needless to say, Hemachandra has been giving his best. Given the number of such songs Sirivennela has penned in the past, he never runs out of words that leave an impression on you. halaahalam naaku sontam, nuvvu teesuko amrutam anakunta aa premei prema kaagaladaa. Johaaru Sirivennela garu! Mani’s orchestration, being in tandem with the melancholic mood, makes this number instantly likeable.
6. Manakanna

Podiche A right mix of melody, teen maar beats and a tapping tempo thrown in. Rahul Nambiar’s lively vocals, with right amount of gamakaalu, add a lot of verve to this number. Anantha Sriram’s lyrics remind you of Sirivennela’s writing style. This promising lyricist gets to pen three songs with varying moods in this album and his work gets high marks everywhere. Good going sir.
Mani’s songs for Parugu are not the instantly chart topping kind. While Parugulu, Yelagelaga, and Chal Chal Chalo are racy, it’s the other songs soaked in melody that work their charm on you slowly. One appreciable aspect of this album is that it is totally devoid of crass and silly lyrics and that in itself is a big achievement for a Telugu cinema soundtrack