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Shocking!!! Prabhas says BIG no to 18 Crore deal

Post the stupendous success of Baahubali franchise, actor Prabhas is not only the most sought after artist in film industry, but he is also the next big thing for various brands. Many popular brand makers are keen to rope the macho star to endorse their products.

During one of his recent interviews, Baahubali director SS Rajamouli revealed that Prabhas has turned down a brand endorsement offer worth 10 Crores after the release of Baahubali 1 as he wanted to focus completely on the film’s​ second part. He has only endorsed Mahindra XUV.

According to the latest media reports, Prabhas has now said no to a whopping 18 Crore deal. It is learnt that the actor was recently approached by one of the largest brand makers in India to promote their products, but he has not second thoughts to reject the plump offer.

Close sources to the actor revealed that he wants to concentrate on his upcoming trilingual film Saaho which is being made on a staggering 150 Crore budget. So, he doesn’t want to shift focus onto brands at this moment of his career. Recently, Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor made headlines for letting​ go of a 9 Crore endorsement


Yet another talented actor roped in for Savitri biopic

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The makers of Savitri biopic are pulling a casting coup of sorts. After bringing on board an eclectic mix of actors like Keerthi Suresh, Samantha and Dulquer Salmaan for important roles, the latest one to be signed up for the project is Pelli Choopulu actor Vijay Devarakonda.

Reportedly, Vijay Devarakonda will be seen in a brief yet crucial role in this film. While Keerthi Suresh will be seen portraying the role of Savitri, Samantha is going to be essaying a journalist’s role. Dulquer Salmaan will play Savitri’s husband in the film.

Titled as Mahanati, the biopic will be helmed by talented director Nag Ashwin. The regular shooting will commence in the next month.


Whopping price for Bunny and NTR’s film s Hindi rights

Prabhas and Rajamouli’s Baahubali-The Conclusion has brought a great national recognition to Tollywood film industry. Earlier, very few films used to be dubbed in Hindi but post Baahubali the demand for Telugu movies has been increased ever than before.

According to inputs, Jr.NTR’s Jai Lava Kusa and Allu Arjun’s Duvvada Jagannadham Hindi rights has been sold for an enormous amount of Rs.10 Crore and Rs.8 Crore

Jr.NTR’s Jai Lava Kusa and Allu Arjun’s Duvvada Jagannadham are scheduled to hit theaters later this year.  Don’t forget to watch the space for more updates.


India’s big budget flick on cards

Allu Arvind, one of the top producers in the country, has joined hands with Madhu Manthena and Namit Malhotra to bring the epic tale of Ramayana to big screen. The big budget visual spectacle is going to be shot in three languages – Telugu, Tamil and Hindi, and released in three parts.

The film will also be shot in 3D. It has been a long time since Ramayana has been adapted into a film, and Allu Arvind, Madhu Manthena and Namit Malhotra are leaving no stone unturned to live up to the expectations from a film of this scale. It is also being touted as one of the highest budgeted films in India so far.

Talking about the ambitious project, Allu Arvind said, “It’s a huge responsibility, but the Ramayana needs to be told on the big screen in the most magnificent way possible. We are committed to delivering a spectacular extravaganza.” Currently, the team is putting together a terrific team of actors and technicians to make this film on international standards. The shooting is expected to begin in October or November this year. More details about the film will be announced shortly.


Unique title confirmed for Powerstar’s next

Powerstar Pawan Kalyan reunited with his favourite director Trivikram Srinivas for the third time after Jalsa and Attarintiki Daredi. The hit combination is currently working for yet another big budget entertainer which is progressing at a brisk pace in Hyderabad. Happening beauties Keerthi Suresh and Anu Emanuel are playing the female leads. The film is aiming for Dusheera release.

The latest update from film nagar sources is that the team is considering ‘Gokula Krishnudu’ as the film’s title. Also, they are mulling ‘Gopaludu’ as the second option for the title. Though the makers are yet to officially announce the title, sources say that one among these two titles is likely to be finalised very soon.

Earlier, a bunch of titles have been speculated in the media, but the team has rubbished them as rumours. Pawan Kalyan will be seen as a software engineer in the film which will have Trivikram’s trademark elements. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the tunes. S. Radha Krishna is the producer.


Balakrishna signs a new film

Nandamuri Balakrishna has been listening to scripts from the past few months after he wrapped up Gautamiputra Satakarni. After rejecting several films, the actor signed a film in the direction of Puri Jagannadh which left many in surprise.

The actor now signed his next movie which will be helmed by Tamil director KS Ravikumar. After several steps of discussion, the script has been finalized and it will be launched officially during the last week of June. C Kalyan will produce the movie on CK Entertainments banner and the movie will start its regular proceedings from July 10th.

Balakrishna is in plans to wrap up the shoot of Puri Jagannadh’s film at the earliest after which he will join the shoot of his next movie. The film is said to be a mass and action entertainer and will be made on a massive budget. The other cast, crew are being finalized and the movie will be shot simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil languages.


Stunning Satellite price for Balayya’s next

Nandamuri Balakrishna is shooting for his next in the direction of Puri Jagannadh. The movie is said to be an action entertainer and two schedules of the film have been wrapped up recently in which some crucial episodes along with a song has been canned.

Shriya Saran is the female lead in this untitled project which is being made on a tight budget. As per the latest news, the movie’s satellite deal has been closed and the makers pocketed hefty amount on this deal. Popular tv channel Gemini TV acquired the rights for Rs 9 crores which is huge and highest among NBK’s films.

Gautamiputra Satakarni satellite rights too have been sold for Rs 9 crores in the past. The movie unit is all set to fly to Portugal for a 40 day long schedule and Balakrishna is playing a stylish gangster in the film. Anup Rubens is composing the music and Bhavya Creations are producing the movie. The film is all set for September 28th release this year.


OMG!!! Powerstar initially offered Baahubali role

 

With Baahubali’s stupendous success, the team is definitely enjoying the glory of the movie. However, not many are aware that the initial casting choices for the now iconic characters were not the ones everyone got to witness on screen.

Starting with the titular character of Baahubali, the role was offered first to Power Star Pawan Kalyan. Sources inform that director SS Rajamouli felt that Pawan Kalyan had the diction, image, body language and dialogue delivery suited for the role of Baahubali.

The actor, however, passed on the offer as he was not willing to spend so much time on one movie while he could do more in the given time.

Interestingly, Prabhas was offered Bhallaladeva’s role which later on went to Rana Daggubati. Also, the character of Sivagami was initially offered to Sridevi who demanded Rs 5 crore as remuneration and hence the role went to Ramya Krishna.


Box Office Report: Baahubali 2 11 days collections

Prabhas starrer Baahubali 2 is hitting the headlines across the nation as the movie has minted Rs.1000 Cr within nine days. Baahubali 2 was released in theaters on April 28 and the movie is roaring at the box office.

Baahubali 2 stood as one of the most India biggest blockbuster ever in India. Rumors were doing the rounds about Baahubali 3 but still, there is no official announcement by the filmmakers.

The film directed by Rajamouli, also starred Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannah, Nassar and Ramya Krishna in the lead roles. Till date, Baahubali 2 has collected Rs.145.61 Crores in two telugu speaking states.

Here is the list of the area wise collections in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh:

AREA                           11 DAYS SHARE (IN CRORES)

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NIZAM                                     47.58

CEDED                                    25.45

NELLORE                                  5.40

KRISHNA                                  10.30

GUNTUR                                  13.91

VIZAG                                      19.09

EAST GODAVARI                    13.72

WEST GODAVARI                     10.16

11 DAYS AP & TS SHARE     145.61


Rana to share screenspace with Megastar?

It looks like actor Rana‘s tryst with period films is not going to end anytime sooner. Having already appeared in Ghazi, a period drama set in the 1970’s, Rana is currently shooting for another similar film titled as 1945 which has him playing an Indian soldier. Now here comes an interesting update.

According to the reports in DC, Rana is likely to be approached for a crucial role in Megastar Chiranjeevi’s forthcoming period drama Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy. It is learnt that the makers of this biopic are looking to bring Rana on board for a powerful character. However, they are yet to approach the Baahubali actor.

As Rana is very much fond of period films, there is no reason he might reject the offer, if he is approached. The pre production activities of Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy are in full swing and the regular shoot will commence in August. Surender Reddy will direct the film.