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Crazy Telugu title in discussion for Vijay’s Theri

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Tamil star Vijay’s upcoming mass entertainer ‘Theri’ is getting ready for a release soon. The movie will also have a simultaneous Telugu release and Dil Raju is expected to release the movie here.
 
Though a formal announcement was supposed to be made today, the team put it on hold because of a lack of clarity from the production house about the title. Vijay and his team wanted to name the film as Winner, but Tagore Madhu has already blocked it for one of his films and he is in no mood to give that title away.
 
Vijay and his team are now searching for another suitable replacement. The film’s director is Atlee and he made a very strong impression with the film Raja Rani. He has directed this movie with a big budget.
 
Theri’s Tamil version is being produced by Kalaipuli Thanu and GV Prakash Kumar is the music director.

Release date confirmed for Venkatesh’s next

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Venkatesh, who is one of the most versatile heroes in south India, is currently busy with the shooting of ‘Babu Bangaram’. This out and out mass commercial entertainer is being directed by Maruthi and Venkatesh is quite happy with the output.
 
The film’s producer, Suryadevara Naga Vamsi, has confirmed that the movie’s shoot is going to be over by end April. “We are looking at a July release and we are very happy with the progress”, he said.
 
The movie’s music is being composed by Ghibran and the gorgeous Nayanathara is playing the female lead. Venkatesh is expected to be seen in an entertaining police officer’s role in this movie.

Top actress set to make comeback in Tollywood

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Dazzling beauty Ileana was once the most sought after heroines in Telugu cinema. She starred in some super hit films and just when things looked rosy, she slowly faded away. At that time, behavioral issues were cited as the reason for lack of opportunities.
 
Ileana moved on to Bollywood and tried her luck in a couple of successful projects. But her career is not exactly soaring there and Ileana is now keen on coming back to the south.
 
She is getting in touch with all her old staff and managers. The word is out now and Ileana is available for leading roles in a Telugu movie. Apparently, the actress is so desperate for a comeback that she is wiling to compromise on the remuneration aspect as well.
 
Even after all these years, Ileana can be a formidable force in a glamorous role. Let us see if our directors and producers can find a place for her.

Talented director confirmed for Akhil’s next

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After the failure of his debut film Akhil, Akkineni Akhil was in no hurry to green-lit his second project. Nagarjuna has decided to hear out the scripts before Akhil signs on the dotted line. Various directors were considered to helm Akhil ‘s second project, but none of them was officially confirmed.
 
According to the latest buzz, talented director Vamshi Paidipalli is likely to wield the megaphone for Akhil’s second film. Vamshi Paidipalli is in transports of delight with the unanimous talk for his latest outing Oopiri. 
 
During a recent media interaction, Nagarjuna hinted that Vamshi is working on a script for Akhil and added that a confirmation will be made once everything is finalized. It is learnt that Vamshi is ready with the script for Akhil and an official announcement will be out in a couple of days.

Complete list of National Film Award Winners

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Awards are like a token of appreciation for work in films and a National Award is anyone’s dream come true. Today the Government of India has announced the prestigious 63rd National Film Awards a short while ago and our TFI is extremely proud to have Baahubali directed by Rajamouli wins the Award in Best Feature Film category.
 
This award made every Telugu person to feel proud for this recognition and versatile filmmaker Krish’s Kanche bagged the Best Film Award in Regional Category (Telugu) doubled the happiness.
 
Here is the full list of 63rd National Film Award Winners-
 
Best Film: Baahubali
 
Best Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Bajirao Mastani
 
Best Actor: Amitabh Bachchan, Piku
 
Best Actress: Kangana Ranaut, Tanu Weds Manu
 
Best Supporting Actor: Samuthirakani for  Visaaranai
 
Best Supporting Actress: Tanvi Azmi, Bajirao Mastani
 
Best Hindi Film: Dum Laga Ke Haisha
 
Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film Of A Director: Neeraj Ghaywan, Masaan
 
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Bajrangi Bhaijaan
 
Best Choreography: Remo D’Souza, Deewani Mastani song in Bajirao Mastani
 
Best Female Playback Singer: Monali Thakur, Moh Moh Ke Dhage
 
Best Cinematography: Sudeep Chaterjee, Bajirao Mastani
 
Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration: Nanak Shah Fakir
 
Best Screenplay Writer (Original): Juhi Chaturvedi (Piku) and Himanshu Sharma (Tanu Weds Manu Returns)
 
Best Screenplay – Dialogues: Juhi Chaturvedi (Piku) and Himanshu Sharma (Tanu Weds Manu Returns)
 
Best Malayalam Film: Pathemari, Artistically narrated saga of 2 generations of Malayali workers who migrated to gulf for livelihood
 
Best Film on Social Issue: Niranayakam
 
Best Music Direction: M Jayachandran for Song Kaathirunnu Kaathirunnu for the Ennu Ninte Moideen
 
Best Music Direction- Background Score: Ilaiyaraaja, Thaarai Thappattai
 
Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation: Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal
 
Best Children’s Film: Duronto
 
Best Tamil Film: Visaaranai
 
Best Telugu Film: Kanche
 
Best Sanskrit Film: Priyamanasam
 
Best Kannada Film: Thithi
 
Best Marathi Film: Ringan
 
Best Maithili Film: Mithila Makhaan
 
Best Punjabi Film: Chauthi Koot
 
Best Bengali Film: Sankhachil
 
Best Konkani Film: Enemy
 
Best Assamese Film: Kothanodi
 
Best Haryanvi Film: Satrangi
 
Best Khasi Film: Onaatah
 
Best Manipuri Film: Eibusu Yaohanbiyu
 
Best Mizo Film: Kima’s Lode Beyond the Class
 
Best Odiya Film: Pahada Ra Luha
 
Special Mention: Ritika Singh for the film Irudhi Suttru
 
Best Editing: Late Kishore T.E for Visaranai
 
Best Costume Designer and Best Make-up Artist for film Nanak Shah Fakir
 
Telugu Boxoffice congratulates all the National Award Winners. 

Box Office details of Run and Oopiri in Krishna

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3rd day share  77,580
Total share   6,29,744
 
Krishna :
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Day 1 share  25,36,237

Kumari to turn dancer soon

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Debutante actress Hebah Patel has become a sought after name ever since her film Kumari 21 F hit box-office gold. She has been on a signing spree since then and one important film which fell into her kitty is her next with Nikhil Siddhartha to be directed by VI Anand. And it is learnt that the actress plays a dancer in the film.
 
Interestingly, Hebah has even been undergoing a workshop to train for her role which sees her as a western dancer adept with various dance forms. For over a month, she trained in the nuances of the dance form and she has apparently made that an important part of her daily routine as well.
 
Though a lot isn’t being heard about the film, it is learnt that nearly 40% of the film’s shoot has been completed but the producers are keeping it all hush hush to ensure the film doesn’t draw a lot of attention and undue hype. Well, we’ll have to wait and watch if the strategy is working.


Devayani Out, Suhasini in

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Traditional looking Devayani has won millions of hearts in Tollywood with her girl next door look in many films during 90s decade. She even starred with Powerstar Pawan Kalyan in Suswagatam which was a super hit. However, she faded from the lead actress roles and was best noted for her performance in Nani as Mahesh Babu’s mother.

After years, she bagged a chance to act opposite Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal for Jr NTR’s upcoming flick Janata Garage. But, unfortunately she lost the chance as the makers of Janatha Garrage felt that she wasn’t suiting the character perfectly. However, Devayani is now replaced with another stellar actress Suhasini Maniratnam.

Suhasini is well known for remarkable performances in Telugu post heroine phase such as Nuvvu Naaku Nacchav and Leader. However, it would be quite interesting to see her sharing screen space with Mohanlal this time.

Directed by Koratala Siva, the film also features Samantha and Nithya Menen as the female leads in the film. The shooting is currently progressing at a jet speed and it is slated to hit the screens on August 12th, 2016.


Rajamouli makes interesting comments on Oopiri

SS Rajamouli, who has had a successful year with the Magnum-opus ‘Baahubali’ is all praise for the latest emotional drama, Vamsi Padipally’s Oopiri. The director showered praises on Vamsi for his amazing direction and screenplay.
 
Rajamouli took to Twitter to praise Vamsi, in his tweets he said that Vamsi did a fabulous job and Oopiri is a true entertainer that stays with you for a long time.
 
The director, with a series of tweets- showered praises on Karthi, Nagarjuna for their performances and congratulated the producer Prasad V Potluri and the whole team for the success.
 
Here are Rajamouli’s tweets on Oopiri:
 
Intouchables is one of my favourites. Frankly I didn’t think Vamsi would be able to handle it. Thanks Vamsi for proving me wrong.
 
The scenes you indianised made it a better film. Karthi is so good. Nagarjuna garu is a true path breaker.
 
Congratulations to PV garu and the whole team. Oopiri is A true entertainer that stays with you for a long time. Don’t miss it…