If a young hero is unable to make it big after few films and is desperately trying to extend his career curve, here is a surefire way. All he has to do is to turn into an antagonist. This seems to be the new strategy for many young heroes who failed to become successful as hero.
Aadi Pinisetty made his entry into Tollywood with 'Oka Vichitram' directed by Teja. He was unsuccessful here, but was successful in Tamil with films like 'Vaishali'. He even dubbed them into Telugu, but they served no purpose. So, he chose to play the villain's role in 'Sarrainodu' and it brought him immense popularity. In the same way, Tarak Ratna who failed to make a mark as hero, was lauded for negative roles in 'Amaravati' and 'Raja Cheyyi Vesthe'. This list would be incomplete if we skip Rana's name. Though he gained fame nation wide earlier, it is his 'Bhallaladeva' character from 'Baahubali' which made him a star.
Even for ageing actors like Jagapathi Babu and Aravind Swamy, negative characters have worked wonders and made them busy again. This strategy seems to be rejuvenating the fading careers of many actors. -
Aadi Pinisetty made his entry into Tollywood with 'Oka Vichitram' directed by Teja. He was unsuccessful here, but was successful in Tamil with films like 'Vaishali'. He even dubbed them into Telugu, but they served no purpose. So, he chose to play the villain's role in 'Sarrainodu' and it brought him immense popularity. In the same way, Tarak Ratna who failed to make a mark as hero, was lauded for negative roles in 'Amaravati' and 'Raja Cheyyi Vesthe'. This list would be incomplete if we skip Rana's name. Though he gained fame nation wide earlier, it is his 'Bhallaladeva' character from 'Baahubali' which made him a star.
Even for ageing actors like Jagapathi Babu and Aravind Swamy, negative characters have worked wonders and made them busy again. This strategy seems to be rejuvenating the fading careers of many actors. -
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Supersixfantasy app launched three weeks back and got a great response in the current on-going IPL. The daily matches and winnings made it not just any other regular fantasy app, this is edge-of-your-seat fantasy. The idea behind Supersixfantasy is to give cricket fans adrenaline shoot up right through the roof and leave them wanting more.
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Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Thursday promised free mobile phones and 50 percent subsidy for women who buy scooters if the AIADMK retained power in assembly elections.
The AIADMK leader also said that coupons worth Rs.500 would be given to all ration card holders, school students would continue to get free laptop and farm loans would be written off.
Interestingly, other major parties like the DMK have not announced free consumer durables in their manifesto.
Addressing an election rally at Perundurai in Erode district, she said 100 units of power consumed by households would be free and around 78 lakh households would benefit.
She also announced free set-top box for all subscribers of government-owned cable television service.
Jayalalithaa also released the AIADMK manifesto for the May 16 assembly elections.
She announced continuation of many of the welfare schemes initiated by her government.
Jayalalithaa said a new Rs.500 crore Amma Venture Capital Fund would come up to assist small and medium enterprises.
She promised a Lokayukta and to expand the Amma Mineral Water scheme and Metrorail network.
The other major promises are:
-- Venture Capital for Dalits, Amma Banking Card for poor, New granite policy, Interest subsidy for farmers who pay off loans on time, Farm seeds at subsidised rates, Subsidy to buy farm equipment, Continuing free goat scheme for poor families, Continuing with Amma Canteen and other Amma products and schemes, Financial assistance to poor pregnant women to go up to Rs.18,000, Free breakfast for primary school students and Eight gram of gold for poor girls when they get married.
Manam is one of the magical movies that we have seen in recent times. The mastermind behind such a modern classic was Vikram Kumar who has made movies like Ishq and 13 B earlier.
Vikram Kumar is one of the few directors who comes up with out of the box ideas and yet make movies that can be understood by aam junta.
His latest film 24 is a science fiction thriller featuring Suriya in a triple role. Samantha and Nithya Menen played female leads in this film. AR Rahman has composed the music.
24 is undoubtedly one of the most awaited movies of the year for many reasons. The trailers of this film have already raised curiosity over its content.
Advance bookings in Hyderabad and other big cities in the Telugu states prove that audiences are dying to watch 24 in theaters.
Will Vikram Kumar weave his magic again? Can this film put back Suriya back in contention for the superstar title in Tamil cinema? We are going to get the answers in less than 24 hours, stay tuned!
Titled 'Kathilantodu', Chiranjeevi's landmark 150th film was planned to go on the floors next month. Pre-production work is still going on and the makers are yet to finalize the female lead in the film. News from the industry circles is that Regina has been roped in for this film.
She may not be the leading lady but she will be doing a special song in the film says the source. Regina seems to be quite elated with this offer as she is trying to turn her fortunes around from a long time. Also, her recent outings 'Soukyam' and 'Sourya' disappointed everyone. Getting a chance to shake a leg with Chiru at this juncture made her overjoyed and she readily accepted this offer explained the sources.
We need to see whether this offer brings mileage to Regina's career as Anjali tried the same for 'Sarrainodu' but it did not help her. -
She may not be the leading lady but she will be doing a special song in the film says the source. Regina seems to be quite elated with this offer as she is trying to turn her fortunes around from a long time. Also, her recent outings 'Soukyam' and 'Sourya' disappointed everyone. Getting a chance to shake a leg with Chiru at this juncture made her overjoyed and she readily accepted this offer explained the sources.
We need to see whether this offer brings mileage to Regina's career as Anjali tried the same for 'Sarrainodu' but it did not help her. -
Model turned actress, Adah Sharma is some how managing to grab offers in both Hindi and Telugu. She rose to fame after her recent success Kshanam, where her role and performance both were appreciated.
As of now, she has started shooting for her Bollywood film Commando 2 which also stars the live wire Vidyut Jamwal as the male lead. Adah will be seen doing some hard score action sequences in the film and this is the reason, she has termed her role to be the toughest in her career till date.
Currently, she is undergoing a lot of training to get herself into shape. Apart from this, Adah will also share the screen along with heartthrob of Bollywood Ranbir Kapoor in Jagga Jasoos. - S
As of now, she has started shooting for her Bollywood film Commando 2 which also stars the live wire Vidyut Jamwal as the male lead. Adah will be seen doing some hard score action sequences in the film and this is the reason, she has termed her role to be the toughest in her career till date.
Currently, she is undergoing a lot of training to get herself into shape. Apart from this, Adah will also share the screen along with heartthrob of Bollywood Ranbir Kapoor in Jagga Jasoos. - S
Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez has taken Bollywood by storm with blockbuster Kick. Jacqueline has proved that one doesn’t need to be stick thin to be successful in B town.
Her curvaceous figure has won her many fans across India. She has also stepped into Hollywood recently.
It is extremely difficult for anyone to take their eyes off this voluptuously hot Jacqueline when she strikes a pose as tempting as this one.
MOVIE:Supreme
Cast: Sai Dharam Tej, Rashi Khanna, Ravi Kishan, Kabeer and Others
Directed by: Anil Ravipudi
Produced by: Shirish
Banner: Sri Venkateswara Creations
Music by: Sai Karthik
Release Date: 2016-05-05
Supreme Movie Review
Anil Ravipudi's Patas was a surprise hit. The young director has delivered a very good entertainer that has given a break for Kalyan Ram who was struggling at that time. Ravipudi has once again banked upon commercial elements in his second film. Supreme is not supreme in any department, but the director made sure to have entertainment throughout the movie.
What is it about?
Balu (Tej) is a cab driver who falls in love with sub inspector Bellam Sridevi (Rashi Khanna). Balu comes across an orphan Anglo Indian kid Rajan (Mikhail) who lives on a footpath. Balu takes the boy along with him. This boy has an untold secret and his life is in danger. Vikram (Kabir) is after the kid and Balu have to save the boy from his men and help the boy achieve his goal.
Performances:
Sai Dharam Tej is a live wire. He is extremely energetic and has good comedy timing. His dances and fights will appeal to the masses. However he has to work on his expressions in emotional scenes. Rashi Khanna played the role of an entertaining cop. She is good within her limitations. She also added zing to the songs with her glamour.
Ravi Kishan too gets an entertaining character. He is competent. Kabir has nothing much to do except for looking stylish all the time. Sai Kumar and Rajendra Prasad did important characters. The real show stealer is the little kid Mikhail who is adorable. Vennela Kishore, Prudhvi, Posani, Srinivas Reddy and Prabhas Srinu did their bit in providing the comic relief.
Technicalities:
Anil Ravipudi's story is as old as hills. Even his screenplay is neither exciting nor thrilling. It moves on a predictable note, but the director is attentive enough to add comedy to the proceedings. The movie could have been a total downer if the director didn't introduce comedy characters at the right intervals. The director's work is not as convincing as his first film though. Second half lacked the zing.
Remix song is good. It is shot well too. Bellam Sridevi too will woo the masses. Sai Karthik's background music is good in parts. Editing is alright. Action episodes are impressive, especially the chase sequence. Cinematography is one of the major attractions. Sai Sriram did a commendable job in presenting the film in a trendy way. The chase sequence has Hollywood vibe to it. Production values are very good.
Thumbs Up:
Sai Dharam Tej
Comedy
Thumbs Down:
Routine Script
Predictable
Below Average second half
Analysis:
Supreme is an out and out commercial entertainer that banks heavily upon comedy. There is action, romance, sentiment and everything that we expect out of a commercial film. However except for comedy in parts and few action scenes there is nothing that really impresses the viewers.
The plot is too thin and very predictable. Despite the routine scenes, first half of the film is passable with some comedy episodes delivering the laughs. The scenes related to Bellam Sridevi's family have come out well. Also the valet thieves episode clicks at times. Interval is alright with an expected twist.
The real trouble starts in the second half as there isn't any conflict in the story. Everything runs on a predictable note without any twists and turns making it a boring affair. Climax should have been handled better. Fight composed on the handicapped persons is a good commercial thought. All in all Supreme has its moments but lacks the punch that is very much needed for a commercial film. It is an okay watch if you go with little or no expectations. To cut the long story short it is an average offering from the Patas director.
Verdict: Supreme is mildly entertaining.
What is it about?
Balu (Tej) is a cab driver who falls in love with sub inspector Bellam Sridevi (Rashi Khanna). Balu comes across an orphan Anglo Indian kid Rajan (Mikhail) who lives on a footpath. Balu takes the boy along with him. This boy has an untold secret and his life is in danger. Vikram (Kabir) is after the kid and Balu have to save the boy from his men and help the boy achieve his goal.
Performances:
Sai Dharam Tej is a live wire. He is extremely energetic and has good comedy timing. His dances and fights will appeal to the masses. However he has to work on his expressions in emotional scenes. Rashi Khanna played the role of an entertaining cop. She is good within her limitations. She also added zing to the songs with her glamour.
Ravi Kishan too gets an entertaining character. He is competent. Kabir has nothing much to do except for looking stylish all the time. Sai Kumar and Rajendra Prasad did important characters. The real show stealer is the little kid Mikhail who is adorable. Vennela Kishore, Prudhvi, Posani, Srinivas Reddy and Prabhas Srinu did their bit in providing the comic relief.
Technicalities:
Anil Ravipudi's story is as old as hills. Even his screenplay is neither exciting nor thrilling. It moves on a predictable note, but the director is attentive enough to add comedy to the proceedings. The movie could have been a total downer if the director didn't introduce comedy characters at the right intervals. The director's work is not as convincing as his first film though. Second half lacked the zing.
Remix song is good. It is shot well too. Bellam Sridevi too will woo the masses. Sai Karthik's background music is good in parts. Editing is alright. Action episodes are impressive, especially the chase sequence. Cinematography is one of the major attractions. Sai Sriram did a commendable job in presenting the film in a trendy way. The chase sequence has Hollywood vibe to it. Production values are very good.
Thumbs Up:
Sai Dharam Tej
Comedy
Thumbs Down:
Routine Script
Predictable
Below Average second half
Analysis:
Supreme is an out and out commercial entertainer that banks heavily upon comedy. There is action, romance, sentiment and everything that we expect out of a commercial film. However except for comedy in parts and few action scenes there is nothing that really impresses the viewers.
The plot is too thin and very predictable. Despite the routine scenes, first half of the film is passable with some comedy episodes delivering the laughs. The scenes related to Bellam Sridevi's family have come out well. Also the valet thieves episode clicks at times. Interval is alright with an expected twist.
The real trouble starts in the second half as there isn't any conflict in the story. Everything runs on a predictable note without any twists and turns making it a boring affair. Climax should have been handled better. Fight composed on the handicapped persons is a good commercial thought. All in all Supreme has its moments but lacks the punch that is very much needed for a commercial film. It is an okay watch if you go with little or no expectations. To cut the long story short it is an average offering from the Patas director.
Verdict: Supreme is mildly entertaining.
Perumbavur: Covering up a major lapse in the initial phase of the investigation in the brutal rape and murder case of 30-year-old Dalit, the police on Wednesday filed an application before the Kuruppampadi Judicial First Class Magistrate Court to incorporate rape charges (section 376) in the FIR, six days after the gruesome incident.
The special investigation team included the new section only after it received the post-mortem report on Wednesday though an amendment in CrPC in 2013 expanded the definition of ‘rape’ to include forced penetration of vagina with a foreign object, not necessarily a male body part.
The police had said the body was badly mutilated, including the private parts of the victim, a law student. As per the post-mortem report submitted by police surgeon Dr Lisa John of Alappuzha Medical College there were 38 ante-mortem injuries including small aberrations.
The five-page report says that the woman suffered a fatal injury across her chest of 13-cm length that reaches till her liver. The victim was tortured with a sharp weapon pushed inside her vagina which pierced her uterus and eventually her intestines came out.
Police claim that they have preserved a tooth of the victim and viscera samples for DNA analysis. The special investigation team under Ernakulam range IG Mahipal Yadav has hardly made a breakthrough in the case even though six days have passed after the incident that shocked the state.
A member in the team told this newspaper that there are about 10 persons in police custody but the one held in Kannur on Tuesday was not connected with the incident.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, Opposition leader VS Achuthanandan visited the woman’s mother who is undergoing treatment at the Taluk hospital in Perumbavoor. The Permbavur Town witnessed more than 10 protest marches to the Perumbavoor DySP office on Wednesday
he recent decision to expand the congested Hebbal flyover has raised concerns among traffic experts. They say that most flyovers in the city are carrying more than what they can handle.
Traffic expert and advisor to the state government on traffic issues M N Sreehari and his team on four in their recent study by flyovers revealed the difference between the volume and capacity of these flyovers. The study, titled ‘Volume-Capacity Study on Flyovers of Bengaluru’, was conducted on Sirsi Circle flyover (Mysuru Road), Richmond Circle flyover, ITC flyover and Hebbal flyover.
The study was completed in 2015 March and in one year, there has been a 8-10% growth in traffic and reduction of vehicular speed to 5-20 kmph. “This clearly shows that there is a need for longer flyovers, instead of the existing short ones. The government can think of connecting them with good approach roads to clear bottle necks,” Sreehari said.
Traffic volume on Mysuru Road to K R Market is 2,800 passenger car units (PCU) against the 2,200 PCU capacity, on the two-lane road during morning hours. Traffic volume from City Market to Mysuru Road circle during evening hours is 3,150 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU.
On Richmond Circle flyover from Double Road to Residency Road the traffic volume during morning hours on the two-lane road is 1,850 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU. During evening hours, from Richmond Road to Double Road, the traffic volume is 2,150 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU.
Sreehari explained that in case of Richmond Road, though PCU is less than the capacity, the location of he flyover is wrong as congestion is more on roads connecting the flyover. The flyover should have been towards Woodlands Hotel on Raja Rammohan Roy Road.
Traffic volume at the ITC flyover towards Banaswadi during morning hours is 2,765 PCU on both sides of the two-lane road, against the capacity of 2,200 PCU.
At Hebbal flyover, traffic volume during morning hours on the three-lane road is 3,225 PCU against the capacity of 3,300 PCU. During evening hours, the traffic volume on the two-lane road from airport to the city is 2,992 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU. The traffic volume towards KR Puram from the city on the two-lane road is 2,457 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU, during morning hours. But in the evenings, the volume was 2,614 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU.
Crowded flyovers
Mysuru Road - KR Market – 1.2
KR Market- Mysuru Road circle – 1.4
Double road- Residencyroad – 0.84
Richmond road- Double Road – 0.97
ITC flyover towards
Banaswadi – 1.26
Hebbal flyover towards airport – 0.97 (morning); 1.36 (Evening)
KR Puram to City – 1.12 (morning); 1.19 (Evening)
Traffic expert and advisor to the state government on traffic issues M N Sreehari and his team on four in their recent study by flyovers revealed the difference between the volume and capacity of these flyovers. The study, titled ‘Volume-Capacity Study on Flyovers of Bengaluru’, was conducted on Sirsi Circle flyover (Mysuru Road), Richmond Circle flyover, ITC flyover and Hebbal flyover.
The study was completed in 2015 March and in one year, there has been a 8-10% growth in traffic and reduction of vehicular speed to 5-20 kmph. “This clearly shows that there is a need for longer flyovers, instead of the existing short ones. The government can think of connecting them with good approach roads to clear bottle necks,” Sreehari said.
Traffic volume on Mysuru Road to K R Market is 2,800 passenger car units (PCU) against the 2,200 PCU capacity, on the two-lane road during morning hours. Traffic volume from City Market to Mysuru Road circle during evening hours is 3,150 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU.
On Richmond Circle flyover from Double Road to Residency Road the traffic volume during morning hours on the two-lane road is 1,850 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU. During evening hours, from Richmond Road to Double Road, the traffic volume is 2,150 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU.
Sreehari explained that in case of Richmond Road, though PCU is less than the capacity, the location of he flyover is wrong as congestion is more on roads connecting the flyover. The flyover should have been towards Woodlands Hotel on Raja Rammohan Roy Road.
Traffic volume at the ITC flyover towards Banaswadi during morning hours is 2,765 PCU on both sides of the two-lane road, against the capacity of 2,200 PCU.
At Hebbal flyover, traffic volume during morning hours on the three-lane road is 3,225 PCU against the capacity of 3,300 PCU. During evening hours, the traffic volume on the two-lane road from airport to the city is 2,992 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU. The traffic volume towards KR Puram from the city on the two-lane road is 2,457 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU, during morning hours. But in the evenings, the volume was 2,614 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU.
Crowded flyovers
Mysuru Road - KR Market – 1.2
KR Market- Mysuru Road circle – 1.4
Double road- Residencyroad – 0.84
Richmond road- Double Road – 0.97
ITC flyover towards
Banaswadi – 1.26
Hebbal flyover towards airport – 0.97 (morning); 1.36 (Evening)
KR Puram to City – 1.12 (morning); 1.19 (Evening)
At a time when Hindu organisations are crying hoarse over the inter-faith wedding of a Hindu girl to a Muslim youth in Mandya, claiming it to be ‘Love Jihad’, a Muslim girl married a Hindu boy in the city on Wednesday.
The couple have been identified as Neha Anjum and Pradeep, both hailing from Chitradurga.
It is said that they have been in love for five years and decided to get married in Hassan as they faced opposition from both their families.
Pradeep was working at the APMC godown in Chitradurga and his father is a truck driver. Neha too was working at the APMC when they fell in love. Later, she got a job at a textile showroom.
Seeking police protection
The couple, with the help of their friends, got married at Ramadevarahalla temple on Wednesday. The newlywed met Superintendent of Police Rahul Kumar after their wedding and sought protection. Speaking to Deccan Herald, Neha said she was confident of leading a happy life.
The couple have been identified as Neha Anjum and Pradeep, both hailing from Chitradurga.
It is said that they have been in love for five years and decided to get married in Hassan as they faced opposition from both their families.
Pradeep was working at the APMC godown in Chitradurga and his father is a truck driver. Neha too was working at the APMC when they fell in love. Later, she got a job at a textile showroom.
Seeking police protection
The couple, with the help of their friends, got married at Ramadevarahalla temple on Wednesday. The newlywed met Superintendent of Police Rahul Kumar after their wedding and sought protection. Speaking to Deccan Herald, Neha said she was confident of leading a happy life.
At least 13 people were killed and 53 others injured when a bus fell off a small bridge into a dry rivulet in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district Wednesday night, police said.
The private luxury bus was on its way to the state capital Raipur from Gadhwa of the neighbouring Jharkhand state when the accident took place at Daldhowa ghat around 10:30 pm, about 400 km from here.
Around 5 kms away from Balrampur district headquarter, the bus driver suddenly spotted a motorcycle at a sharp curve at Daldhowa and while trying to save him, lost control over the steering following which the vehicle skidded into the dry rivulet and overturned two-three times, Balrampur Superintendent of Police Sadanand Kumar told PTI over phone.
Soon after getting news of the incident, a police team rushed to the spot and began rescue work, he said.
"So far there are reports of 13 deaths while 16 critically injured were shifted to Ambikapur district hospital. Besides, 37 other injured have been admitted to local hospital at Balrampur," the SP added.
The identity of the victims, all of them male, was being ascertained, he added.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Raman Singh has expressed grief over the incident.
The CM has directed the district administration to provide best medical care to the injured and prayed for their speedy recovery, an official spokesperson here said.
The private luxury bus was on its way to the state capital Raipur from Gadhwa of the neighbouring Jharkhand state when the accident took place at Daldhowa ghat around 10:30 pm, about 400 km from here.
Around 5 kms away from Balrampur district headquarter, the bus driver suddenly spotted a motorcycle at a sharp curve at Daldhowa and while trying to save him, lost control over the steering following which the vehicle skidded into the dry rivulet and overturned two-three times, Balrampur Superintendent of Police Sadanand Kumar told PTI over phone.
Soon after getting news of the incident, a police team rushed to the spot and began rescue work, he said.
"So far there are reports of 13 deaths while 16 critically injured were shifted to Ambikapur district hospital. Besides, 37 other injured have been admitted to local hospital at Balrampur," the SP added.
The identity of the victims, all of them male, was being ascertained, he added.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Raman Singh has expressed grief over the incident.
The CM has directed the district administration to provide best medical care to the injured and prayed for their speedy recovery, an official spokesperson here said.
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu never leaves a single chance praising about his party and cadres. He keeps hooting that he is fire and that his party is synonymous for discipline. He should at least stop over doing this self praise for sometime after the shocking embarrassment he got from the TDP corporators from Vijayawada.
Four corporators from Vijayawada went on holiday to Pune. If they had some fun with families it would have been normal. These people boozed heavily and tried assaulting a woman in the railway station there. The Railway police who followed them took them into custody. Not stopping even then the corporators tried to use their power on the police too.
It is learnt that the some TDP big wigs called up the Railways Ministry and helped in the release of the corporators. They even got reassurance that the news did not leak.
Four corporators from Vijayawada went on holiday to Pune. If they had some fun with families it would have been normal. These people boozed heavily and tried assaulting a woman in the railway station there. The Railway police who followed them took them into custody. Not stopping even then the corporators tried to use their power on the police too.
It is learnt that the some TDP big wigs called up the Railways Ministry and helped in the release of the corporators. They even got reassurance that the news did not leak.
There have been reports that actress Jacqueline Fernandez has reunited with her ex-boyfriend Sheikh Hassan bin Rashid al Khalifa and the actress avoided clearing the rumour at an event here.
At the launch of a smartphone brand on Tuesday, when Jacqueline, who was accompanied with Sidharth Malhotra, was asked if she is single or if she has got back with her ex-boyfriend and she said: "I don't know about me being single, but I'm definitely into releasing a single (track). We should do it with our film (looking towards Sidharth)."
There were reports a few days back that Jacqueline has got back together with Rashid, who is the prince of Abu Dhabi. Reportedly, the two were in a relationship for two years and called it quits in 2011.
Sidharth and Jacqueline are set to feature in the remake of "Bang Bang". However, the actor clarified that it's not a sequel.
"Our film is not a sequel to 'Bang Bang'. For the first time, I'll be working with two-director team. It has got a lot of action, quirky comedy, love story." said the actor.
The film will be directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. of "Go Goa Gone" fame.
At the launch of a smartphone brand on Tuesday, when Jacqueline, who was accompanied with Sidharth Malhotra, was asked if she is single or if she has got back with her ex-boyfriend and she said: "I don't know about me being single, but I'm definitely into releasing a single (track). We should do it with our film (looking towards Sidharth)."
There were reports a few days back that Jacqueline has got back together with Rashid, who is the prince of Abu Dhabi. Reportedly, the two were in a relationship for two years and called it quits in 2011.
Sidharth and Jacqueline are set to feature in the remake of "Bang Bang". However, the actor clarified that it's not a sequel.
"Our film is not a sequel to 'Bang Bang'. For the first time, I'll be working with two-director team. It has got a lot of action, quirky comedy, love story." said the actor.
The film will be directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. of "Go Goa Gone" fame.
Natasimha Balakrishna is known for his powerful mass entertainers. He showed his power in masses with films like Legend,Lion and more recently in Dictator. He is now trying to be different starring in a historical film Gautamiputra Satakarni under the direction of Krish. Film which happens to be his 100th is getting grander as filmmakers started roping Bollywood actors.
Yesteryear dream girl Hema Malini and Kabir Bedi will be playing important roles.Devi Sri Prasad is composing music in USA while the film's regular shoot will star from May 9th in Morocco. Balakrishna is working hard to get the right physique for the role.
Filmmakers are hunting for heroine and it is comingout that they contacted gorgeous Goan Beauty Ileana. However much to the shock she rejected the queen role offered by the makers. This came as shock as Ileana is looking for a comeback to south.
Filmmakers already contacted Anushka and Nayanatara but they are busy with the current projects. Filmmakers are now hunting for other heroines. Film is slated for grand release on 12 Jan 2017.
Singer Madonna bared her chest and derriere in a racy ensemble which she donned at the 2016 Met Gala held here.
The "B***h I'm Madonna" hitmaker wore a custom Riccardo Tisci-designed black Givenchy gown which she teamed with a pair of latex knee-length boots and a silver headpiece for the event held on Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, reports aceshowbiz.com.
She flashed her chest which was only covered by lace overlay and black tape. According to Vogue magazine, the musician's dress was "inspired by the therapeutic kinesiology tape she wears for her fatigued muscles on tour".
She also revealed her derriere through lacy fabric over a skimpy black leotard. She also covered her arms and thighs in black tape, which is commonly used for sports injuries.
The Queen of Pop stepped out amid a custody battle with her ex-husband Guy Ritchie over son Rocco.
Previsouly on April 29, Madonna reunited with her beloved son in London. She shared on Instagram a sweet photograph of herself embracing the 15-year-old boy.
The "B***h I'm Madonna" hitmaker wore a custom Riccardo Tisci-designed black Givenchy gown which she teamed with a pair of latex knee-length boots and a silver headpiece for the event held on Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, reports aceshowbiz.com.
She flashed her chest which was only covered by lace overlay and black tape. According to Vogue magazine, the musician's dress was "inspired by the therapeutic kinesiology tape she wears for her fatigued muscles on tour".
She also revealed her derriere through lacy fabric over a skimpy black leotard. She also covered her arms and thighs in black tape, which is commonly used for sports injuries.
The Queen of Pop stepped out amid a custody battle with her ex-husband Guy Ritchie over son Rocco.
Previsouly on April 29, Madonna reunited with her beloved son in London. She shared on Instagram a sweet photograph of herself embracing the 15-year-old boy.
Young hero Raj Tharun who has been trying to carve a place in the industry has been doing so without support of any godfather. The actor's first, Uyyala Jampala was a sleeping hit and the actor was looked up as a great alternative to heroes like Naresh and Sunil. His next films Kumari 21F and Cinema Choopistha Maava, he proved to be bankable actor to small budget movie makers.
He soon was signed up by many makers including Shatamanam Bhavati, Ladies Tailor sequel and another one with Maruthi to name the good projects. But reasons not known it is learnt that after release of Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam, makers of the three films removed Raj Tharun.
It could be his attitude or his stereotype acting that must have costed the young hero, according to movie lovers. The actor has up'd his remuneration with every movie and that has not gone well with producers. In fact, even Ravi Teja is currently jobless for the same reason. Raj has time to rectify his mistake, though for Ravi Teja age is working against him and he may not shoot to fame..
He soon was signed up by many makers including Shatamanam Bhavati, Ladies Tailor sequel and another one with Maruthi to name the good projects. But reasons not known it is learnt that after release of Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam, makers of the three films removed Raj Tharun.
It could be his attitude or his stereotype acting that must have costed the young hero, according to movie lovers. The actor has up'd his remuneration with every movie and that has not gone well with producers. In fact, even Ravi Teja is currently jobless for the same reason. Raj has time to rectify his mistake, though for Ravi Teja age is working against him and he may not shoot to fame..
Vidyullekha Raman who attracted with her cute expressions and chubby looks in Allu Arjun's Sarrarinodu and Rajugari Gadi landed in trouble in foreign country. When she went to vacation along with her friends to Vienna in Austria, she lost her bag which included her passport too.
Helpless Vidyullekha then requested help tweeting to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. Sharing her woes she posted the following on twitter. Vidyullekha is daughter of senior actor Mohan Raman.
“So I was not allowed to see the CCTV footage in the 5 star hotel but the Austrian police saw it. A man who entered distracted me for a sec. He asked me how to get to an address and by the time I said I don't know. His friend came from behind & took it Shocked. Hope embassy helps. Devastating to have had a fab trip with friends and it ends on a sour note with all money, passport and valuables lost. Fate I guess”.
@PMOIndia My bag has been stolen with passport, cards & currency in my hotel lobby. Need to contact the Indian embassy asap in Vienna. Sos
@SushmaSwaraj My bag has been stolen with passport, cards & currency in my hotel lobby. Need to contact the Indian embassy asap in Vienna.
Helpless Vidyullekha then requested help tweeting to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. Sharing her woes she posted the following on twitter. Vidyullekha is daughter of senior actor Mohan Raman.
“So I was not allowed to see the CCTV footage in the 5 star hotel but the Austrian police saw it. A man who entered distracted me for a sec. He asked me how to get to an address and by the time I said I don't know. His friend came from behind & took it Shocked. Hope embassy helps. Devastating to have had a fab trip with friends and it ends on a sour note with all money, passport and valuables lost. Fate I guess”.
@PMOIndia My bag has been stolen with passport, cards & currency in my hotel lobby. Need to contact the Indian embassy asap in Vienna. Sos
@SushmaSwaraj My bag has been stolen with passport, cards & currency in my hotel lobby. Need to contact the Indian embassy asap in Vienna.
Malayalee Beauty Priyamani who romanced top stars of south during her hay days is currently left with no offers in Tollywood. Sometime back everyone envied her when she got the golden opportunity to dance with Bollywood Badshah Sharukh Khan in Chennai Express.
Priyamani responding to rape and murder of a dalit girl Jisha in Kerala and attempt to rape in Bangalore came with sensational tweets which shocked all.
She tweeted "Appalled and shocked to read about yet another tragic rape and murder!i don't think India is safe anymore for women. Someone in Bangalore is picked up in the middle of the night and was almost on the verge of being raped..and then this!#sick#india not safe!. If this is the way it's going..Women and Girls in India I pls beg all of u to get out of India and live elsewhere where it is safer"
Some found her tweets Anti-India and started blasting her but she retorted with the following tweet."I have only expressed my feelings towards the untoward incidents which have occurred and r still occurring! How is this anti India??"
AP Government will have a fully functional Secretariat by June ending and the government also offered a 30% higher HRA to its employees who would move to Amaravati too.
Government also said it will be a 5-day working affair for one year to facilitate a smooth transitioning for the employees. Yet the government could help arouse interest among some employees who sent applications for VRS. Though dismisseds the 'disinterest' rumour and said that the people who have sought for VRS are only those who are nearing that age, it is possible that many more, especially women employees, who are unwilling to dislocate from their families, to follow the same route. If not people might join and go on a long leave thereafter.
New Delhi: Special Status to Andhra Pradesh is resulting in sparks in the on going parliament session. Dashing the hopes of the people and Government of Andhra Pradesh, Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha replying to a question from Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao said there will not be any special status to Andhra Pradesh. He said there was no proposal before the Union Government to change the rules to accord special status to Andhra Pradesh.
TDP MP Galla Jayadev speaking in Parliament stunned all by demanding white paper on what Centre should give to Andhra Pradesh and what funds it released till now. He demanded that these facts and figures will expose everyone.
Even as Jayadev is getting ready to corner Union Government with his questions rolling out facts, TRS MP Jitender Reddy demanded same status to Telangana as to Andhra Pradesh. But house broke down with laughter as if he cracked a joke.
Megastar Chiranjeevi reportedly appreciated his nephew Sai Dharam Tej that he has lived up to all the expectations.
Megastar Chiranjeevi along with his family members had seen the movie of “Supreme” that features Sai Dharam Tej and Raashi Khanna.
Chiranjeevi reportedly appreciated Sai Dharam Tej for showing grace in dances as well as exhibiting ease in comedy sequences.
Producer Dil Raju had arranged a special show for Chiranjeevi and his family members. Since Chiru was known as “Supreme” hero before he was won the tag of “Megastar”, he was very particular about watching this film before the release. Hence special show was arranged for him at Prasad Preview Theatre in Hyderabad.
The film has remixed of Chiranjeevi’s famous song “Andama Hindolam” from “Yamudiki Mogudu”. Since the song is one of iconic songs in Megastar’s career, he was curious to watch whether the song is used properly or not.
Chiranjeevi is said to have appreciated the director and producer for filming the song lavishly and not spoiling the original feel.
“Supreme” is directed by Anil Ravipudi of “Pataas” fame. It is said to be a mass film with plenty of comedy and entertainment.
Police in California (US) have arrested the husband of a 48-year-old Indian-American woman who was found shot dead.
Sonia Nallan -- a technical recruiter at Encore Semiconductors -- was allegedly shot dead by her husband James Nallan, also an Indian-American, at a home on Indigo Oak Lane, San Jose. James, 63, was arrested and booked into the Santa Clara County Jail for murder.
Officers arrived to find her with at least one gunshot wound, police said. She was rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The motive behind the shooting that took place on Saturday is still under investigation, San Jose Police Department said. There are no outstanding suspects.
Sonia has left behind her two sons -- Sahil, 21, who attends UC Berkeley and Nitin, 20, who attends UC Irvine. Chris Nallan, the suspect's younger brother, visited the Nallans' two-story home and said the family is in shock. "They had a wonderful relationship," he was quoted as saying by The Mercury News.
Chris Nallan said James and Sonia who met at a technology firm, had been married for a long time. He revealed, about seven years ago, James suffered severe injuries in a fall while doing home repairs and was in a coma for three months. When he awoke, his personality had changed dramatically, his brother said. Once fun-loving and engaging, he became withdrawn, and his moods were unpredictable, Chris said.
Chris added, Sonia cared for her husband, who was unable to work. (PTI)
Mumbai: Actress Taapsee Pannu finds actor Prakash Raj a powerhouse performer. The two worked in Telugu films like "Mr. Perfect" and "Vastadu Naa Raju". And now, she will be seen as the lead actress in his Hindi directorial debut.
Prakash Raj is making a remake of a Malayalam movie "Salt and Pepper" where he has signed Taapsee, Ali Fazal, Nana Patekar and Shriya Saran.
Taapsee said in a statement: "I have known Prakash sir for sometime now. He is a powerhouse performer. I've known him off screen as well. He is an extremely caring person. I'm looking forward to it (movie).”
Even as Telangana chief minster K Chandrasekhar Rao has announced the launch of prestigious Hyderabad Metro Rail first phase on June 2, coinciding with the second anniversary of formation of Telangana, project developer L&T made it clear that it is not possible to launch it.
Outgoing MD of the L&T Hyderabad Metro Rail V B Gadgil told media on Wednesday that the work is expected to be delayed by almost 18 months.
“Yes, there was a proposal to launch the first phase on June 2, but in many places, civil works have yet to be completed. So, there is no possibility of launching it on June 2, this year,” he said.
According to the latest estimation, the project is likely to be completed by December 2018. “Earlier, it was projected that we would be able to complete it by July 2017,” Gadgil said.
The company is now discussing with the government on the delay and possible financial implications on the project.
“Naturally, the talks are going on with the government. Let’s see how we will take it forward,” he said, when asked whether the concession period would be extended by the government due to the delay.
Even as the Telugu Desam Party leadership continues to claim that it will fight it out with the Centre on granting special category status to Andhra Pradesh, the NDA government made it clear once again that there was no proposal whatsoever with it in this regard.
In a written reply to TDP MP Avanti Srinivas in Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha categorically said there was no question of amending the rules just to grant special status to AP.
“We shall strictly go by the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission and the Niti Ayog in extending financial assistance to Andhra Pradesh,” he said.
The Union minister, however, said the Centre would consider providing additional financial assistance to AP in tune with the provisions made in the AP Reorganisation Act, subject to budgetary constraints.
In the last two years, the Centre had released Rs 6,400 crore under various schemes including the assistance to offset revenue deficit, he said
Venkatesh who took almost a year gap before starting director Maruthi’s “Babu Bangaram” is all set to launch two new movies at a time. Both will be launched towards end of this month or in the first week of June.
Venkatesh will be beginning an unusual matured love story in the direction of Kishore Tirumala, who shot to fame with Ram starrer “Nenu Sailaja”. The film will have Kajal Agarwal as heroine and six more actresses.
Regular shoot will begin after July but the film will be launched shortly.
On the other hand, Venkatesh will also be starting off remake of Madhavan starrer “Saala Khadoos” with the same cast and crew from July. He will be finishing it off it in flat 30 days, sources say.
Meanwhile, his “Babu Bangaram” in the direction of Maruthi is getting delayed to wrap off the shoot for various reasons. But the movie is scheduled for July 4th release.
Senior director and former union minister Dasari Narayan Rao has expressed his anguish over the television channels not coming forward to buy satellite rights of his movies.
Dasari, who announced that he is going to direct a love story-based movie shortly, expressed his desire to wield megaphone even at this age.
Reacting on the failure of his recent movies, he said these films might not be commercial hits, but had received appreciation from critics.
“Let them be telecast by television channels; audiences will understand their quality and worth,” he said.
Dasari had directed two films – Parama Veera Chakra and Erra Bus, in the recent past and both of them bombed at the box office.
Especially, Parama Veera Chakra starring Balakrishna as hero, could not attract even his hard core fans and ended up as a disaster as it could not recover even the publicity expenses.
As a result, not a single television channel has come forward to buy its satellite rights. So is the case with Erra Bus, which was remake of a Tamil movie.
That is precisely why Dasari is anguished. He wants that at least one channel has to buy their satellite rights so that audiences would acknowledge his direction skills. But, it’s long time since the films were released and flopped. Who will show interest on them now?
Bengaluru: Shreya Ukil, a 40-year-old Indian woman who was formerly a techie at the Wipro office in London, has won a landmark lawsuit in a British court against the IT major for sacking her on grounds of gender discrimination, unequal pay and victimisation.
"The Wipro leadership team, including its (then) chief executive T.K. Kurien, conspired to push Ukil out of her job and her role in Britain," her counsel Slater Gordon said in a statement from London on Wednesday.
The court observed that the direction (to sack Ukil) had come from the very top and was followed through with considerable resolve.
"Ukil was victimised by Wipro's leadership for speaking up about sex discrimination, unequal pay and a culture of sexism," the statement said.
Ukil, who worked with Wipro for almost 10 years, won multi-million-dollar contracts for the firm and received numerous performance awards, started raising concerns in 2012, which went unheeded.
Ukil sued the Bengaluru-based outsourcing firm in October 2015, seeking one million pounds compensation for gender discrimination, unequal pay and harassment.
Sacking Ukil and her superior Manoj Punja, 54, the company had then said that they were relieved from service after an internal inquiry established that they were into a relationship but did not report about it to the company as a policy.
Ukil, who was the sales and market development manager for Wipro's back office operations in London, filed the lawsuit with the central London employment tribunal, claiming she was forced into an affair by Punja, a married man, who was head of its business process outsourcing (BPO) office in London.
Bellam Sridevi is the role that Raashi Khanna has done in "Supreme", Sai Dharam Tej's new film which is releasing worldwide on May 5th. The makers are extensively promoting the movie's heroine character in the promos and interviews.
"Supreme" is directed by Anil Ravipudi who debuted with "Pataas". Unlike his debut movie, he has given equal importance to the female lead. He said that comedy is generated through Bellam Sridevi's character.
Bellam Sridevi is the name given to the role played by Raashi Khanna. She has played the role of a cop and has also kicked the butt.
Sai Dharam Tej is not worrying about Rashi Khanna hogging the limelight as the first half of the movie focuses on playfulness between them but in the second half the drama completely is on him.
