PrithvirajMohanlal come together for filmOctober 7th, 2009 After rumours that Prithviraj was going to share screen space with Mammootty in a film came out, the buzz now is that he will be seen alongside Mohanlal in director Lal Jose’s Cousins. Produced by Gopan Chennithala under the banner of Bhagya Chitra, the film will start shooting in 2010.
Never-ending troubles for MadankolliOctober 6th, 2009 Madankolli, directed by Major Ravi is in deep waters. The film has been facing problems for quite sometime now.
Prasthanam completes Vijayawada schedule September 23rd, 2009 Sarwanand, Ruby Parihar, Saikumar and Sandeep Kishan are playing the lead in ‘Prasthanam’ directed by Deva Katta, and produced by Vallabhaneni Ravi under the banner of VRC Media and Entertainments. The film has recently completed its second schedule in Vijayawada.
Sivan to make his own filmSeptember 10th, 2009 Cinematographer Santosh Sivan has already proved his directorial skills with the film, Before the Rains that was screened and liked at many international film festivals. He is now busy with Mani Ratnam’s latest bilingual film.
Prasthanam shoots in Vijayawada September 5th, 2009 Directed by Deva Katta and produced by Ravi Vallabhaneni under the banner of VRC Media and Entertainments, ‘Prasthanam’ with Sarwanand and Ruby in the lead is presently in progress at Vijayawada. It is worth mentioning here that the producer had earlier brought out a film called ‘Vennela’.
Puthiya Mugham team reunitesAugust 31st, 2009 Deepan and Prithvi, who delivered the hit film, Puthiya Mugham, have teamed up once again for another film. The film will have most of the technicians from Puthiya Mugham.
September 18 Launch for Upendras FilmAugust 19th, 2009 Actor Upendra’s film is scheduled to start shooting on September 18, which also happens to be his birthday. He will be returning to directing his own films, after a long time with this film.
Firaaq screening in KochiAugust 14th, 2009 Firaaq, National award-winning actress Nandita Das’ directorial debut will be screened at the Sangeetha Theatre by the Kochi Metro Film Society on Sunday at 9.30 a.m. The film is about the disturbing violence on human relationships after the Gujarat riots of 2002.
Mukhaputa at Seven International Film FestsAugust 13th, 2009 Roopa Iyer, the debutant director of Mukhaputa (also known as ‘The Cover Page’ in English) can’t stop gushing about the selection of her film for seven international film festivals, namely, Portland International Film Festival, AE International Film Festival, England International Film Festival, UK– International Youth Film Festival, AVALON International Film Festival, IW– International Film Festival and International Film Festival of LONDON. The actress cum danseuse cum director’s film is about HIV AIDS.
Balakrishna and Nayantara cast together.August 4th, 2009 According to reports Boyapati Srinu has confirmed Nayantara as the lead lady in his film Dhanraj opposite veteran actor Balakrishna. Namitha who is said to be a hot and happening heroine down south will be the second heroine in Dhanraj.
Music in Rahman family.July 31st, 2009 A.R.Rehana sister of A. R. Rahman will be singing for a Kannad film Yogi.
Want to shed your pent-up tears? Go for 'Raju Maharaju' (IANS Film Review, Rating:**)June 20th, 2009 Film: "Raju Maharaju"; Cast: Sharwanand, Mohan Babu, Ramyakrishna, Jayasudha, Tasu Kaushik, M.S. Narayana, Brahanamandam, Nasser, Sunil; Director: Durga Shankar Nath; Rating: **
For those who have loads and loads of tears to shed, don't miss watching "Raju Maharaju" which reminds one of the films frequently made in the '80s.
Deva Katta to direct Prasthanam June 11th, 2009 Director Deva Katta of Vennela-fame is going to direct ‘Prasthanam’ to be produced by Ravi Vallabhaneni, one of the producers of ‘Vennela’, on the banner of VRC Media and Entertainments, with Sharwanand as hero. Producer says, ‘Deva Katta showed exemplary talent as director, writer and lyricist in Vennela.
Raju-Maharaju audio releasedMay 30th, 2009 The audio of ‘Raju-Maharaju’ with Mohanbabu as the main lead, Sharwanand as hero, Survin Chawla and Tashu Kaushik as heroines was launched at a glittering function recently. Directed by Durga Shankarnath, the film is being produced by Pathikonda Kumaraswamy on the banner of Kumaraswamy Productions.
Magadheera in final stagesMay 3rd, 2009 The Ram Charan and Kajal Agarwal starrr ‘Magadheera’ has completed shooting and just two songs remain balance for the film. SS Rajamouli is the director.