Malayalam beauty signs her third Telugu flick

Malayalam beauty Sai Pallavi has been a sensation in South cinema. The actress emerged as a star with her debut movie Premam and she had no time to look back. Blown with offers, Sai Pallavi has been quite selective and she rejected several biggies which made her into the news.

Her first Telugu film Fidaa in the direction of Sekhar Kammula is nearing completion and the actress will soon join Nani’s MCA which started rolling recently. Incidentally, both the movies are being produced by Dil Raju.

The latest update reveals that she has been approached to play the female lead in AL Vijay’s next bilingual. Naga Shourya is the lead actor and the regular shoot will start early next year. The movie is said to be a horror flick and Sai Pallavi has been impressed with the narration of AL Vijay. She is already shooting for Karu which marks her Tamil debut and is directed by Vijay. Lyca Productions are all set to bankroll this bilingual.

Latest update about Megastar’s 151st film

After making a memorable comeback with Khaidi No 150, Megastar Chiranjeevi is all set to play an ambitious role in his next film which is based on the life story of unsung freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy. While Surender Reddy is going to wield the megaphone, Ram Charan will once don the producer’s hat for this period drama which is to be made on a whopping budget.

As reported earlier, the film will be made as a multilingual film. Speaking about the film in his recent interview to a leading Telugu news daily, Chiranjeevi gave some interesting updates about the story. He said that Uyyalawada is the first freedom fighter in India and his inspiring and untold story should be glorified in the form of feature film.

He expressed confidence that the story has the potential to strike the chord with pan-India audience which is the major reason to make it simultaneously in Hindi and Tamil along with Telugu. Chiru further added that the film will be made with good technical values involving high-end visual effects. He clarified that a bunch of writers are working rigorously on the script and the film will be readied for next Summer. A couple of Bollywood actresses are in talks to play the leading lady in the film. The formal launch of the project will take place in August.

When Superstar appreciates Master Blaster

‘Sachin: A Billion Dreams’, a film on the life of Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar is all set to release on May 26. Sachin Tendulkar himself has reprised his role in the film. Tollywood super star Mahesh Babu extended his  best wishes to Sachin on Twitter, a gesture reciprocated by the master blaster.

“Legend, Superhero, Master Blaster Many names.. 1 man.. #SachinABillionDreams  Can’t wait to see his story unfold. All the best @Sachin_rt :),” tweeted Mahesh. Responding to this, Sachin said, “Humbled and deeply grateful. Thanks, @urstrulyMahesh!!.” Needless to say, fans of Mahesh Babu were thrilled at this acknowledgement from Sachin.

Manchu Manoj dedication levels surely shocks you

Manchu Manoj is one actor who has been thriving to do different films in his career. But unfortunately none of his recent outings gained response from the audience and he pinned many hopes on his next movie Okkadu Migiladu.

 Ajay Andrews Nuttaki is directing the movie in which Manoj will be seen in two completely different roles. In one among them, the actor will be seen as LTTE Chief Prabhakaran for which he gained huge weight. The first look poster gained huge response all over. As per the latest news, Manoj will be seen as a student in the other role for which he lost 15kgs.

The makers released a new poster on the eve of his birthday through which the second look of the actor from Okkadu Migiladu has been released. This left many in surprise as the actor lost enough weight for the role. SN Reddy and Laxmikanth are bankrolling the movie which is made on a massive budget.