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Kshanam - Movie Review

Kshanam
RATING:
3/5
Cast: Sesh Adivi, Adah Sharma, Anasuya,Rajesh and Others
Directed by: Ravikanth Perepu
Produced by: Param Potluri, Kavin Anne
Banner: PVP Cinemas
Music by: Sai Charan
Release Date: 2016-02-26

Kshanam Movie Review

Kshanam, which caught the attention of movie lovers with intriguing trailers has lived up to the promise. Ravikanth did a fine job as the director and Sesh Adivi did well as the writer.

What is it about?
Rishi (Sesh) who is in US gets a call from his ex lover Swetha (Adah Sharma) from India. He comes to meet and her and she tells that her three year old daughter has been kidnapped. With no hope around, Swetha calls upon Rishi to help her. Rishi tries to find about the kidnap but couldn't trace any details about it. When Rishi doubts that Swetha is hallucinating that she has a daughter, she commits suicide. Rishi is now determined to find what happened to the kid and who is behind the kidnap.

Performances:
Sesh keeps it simple and that is the reason why his performance clicks. He is extremely impressive as the main lead. Adah is good as a suffering mother. She is cute and lovable in the flashback scenes. Anasuya got an interesting character and she shines in it. Vennela Kishore and Satyam Rajesh were good in supporting roles. Satya and Ravikanth are apt in their respective roles.

Technicalities:
Director Ravikanth Perepu took his time at the start. The film moves at a slow pace at the beginning but never loses grip. Second half is very impressive in spite of few unconvincing elements. He made a quality product within a shoestring budget and is definitely a talent to watch out for.

Background music is superb. DOP did an excellent job in giving quality output within the budget. Sesh's story is good. Screenplay written by Sesh and the director keep you on the edge of the seat. Producers must be lauded for backing a good script.

Thumbs Up:
Screenplay

Twists

Music

Cinematography

Thumbs Down:
Drags at the start

Unconvincing points in the climax

Analysis:

Kshanam is easily one of the finest Telugu films made in recent times. The team was successful on the writing table itself. The movie has an interesting plot and the writers have done a fabulous job with the screenplay. However the film has some issues with its pacing. The first half of the film is uneven with racy moments and dragging scenes.

Second half is gripping and keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats. Screenplay keeps you guessing until the penultimate scenes. The intentions behind the crime are not convincing though, but they had the necessary shock factor to excuse the flaws. The quality of the film amazes you as it never look like a low budget film.

Kshanam is a must watch for the fans of thriller genre and for those who love to watch different films. The technical team has put their heart and soul into it and this small gem springs in a surprise with solid content. Go for it.

Verdict: Keeps you hooked until the last 'Kshanam'.

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Anupama to interview Pawan Kalyan

Pawan Kalyan is dubbed as a Media-shy public figure for a reason. He had given quite a few interviews in the two decades long film career and continued to walk in the same path even after transforming as a politician.

Some how, A popular Bollywood Film Critic managed to obtain the appointment of Pawan Kalyan at the time when he wasn't willing to entertain local media & meet any politicians. 

Anupama Chopra, an author, journalist and renowned film critic, is all to interview Pawan Kalyan Today in Hyderabad for Film Companion. She even invites the Fans of Powerstar to send her the questions of their choice.

What topics does Anupama Chopra cover in the interview session? Will she be solely focusing on Pawan's film career and his popularity? or Would she try to concentrate on untold secrets in the actor's personal life? or Was she on a mission to know about PK's political aspirations? This Exclusive Interview is worth the wait...! -
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Kalyana Vaibhogame Movie Review

Kalyana Vaibhogame
RATING:
3/5
Cast: Naga Shourya, Malavika, Rashi and Others
Directed by: Nandini Reddy
Produced by: Damodar Prasad
Banner: Sri Ranjoth Movies
Music by: Kalyani Koduri
Release Date: 2016-03-05
 

Kalyana Vaibhogame Movie Review

Nandini Reddy, the director who has made a pleasant romantic comedy like Ala Modalaindi couldn't live up to the expectations with her second film. She took a long break to come up with her next film and her hard work and the amount of time invested into writing this is clearly seen in Kalyana Vaibhogame. It is a feel good romantic entertainer that has lot of moments that strikes a chord with the viewers.

What is it about?

Shourya (Naga Shourya) is a computer game designer who wants to settle in the US as a million dollar company owner. Divya (Malavika) has higher aims to achieve, but her father decides to get her married. Shourya is almost blackmailed to get married and that's how he meets Divya. The couple decides to get married but on conditions. However life doesn't turn out as they expected it to be.

Performances:

Naga Shourya tried to do some larger than life characters that have given him bitter experience. He is back in his comfort zone with Kalyana Vaibhogame. He is too good in the role of an ambitious youth. Malavika is a natural. She is a fabulous performer and has once again proved her mettle after an impressive debut in Yevade Subramanyam. Rashi is a delight to watch in the role of heroine's mother. Her expressive eyes do all the talking and acting. Supporting cast has done their part. Everyone is aptly cast.

Technicalities:

Nandini Reddy has done well in setting the mood of the film without wasting any time. Characters are so natural and believable. The situations are so real they feel like they are straight out of real life. Director has done a commendable job in getting the conflict right but somehow slips into familiar mode after a while as if she couldn't risk too much for the sake of novelty.

Dialogues are very impressive. Music is pleasant and so is the cinematography. Eye pleasing visuals and appealing music will keep you glued to the screen. Editing could have been better. Production values are good.

Thumbs Up:

Lead Actors

Rashi

Comedy


Thumbs Down:

Drags in second hour

Predictable screenplay

Analysis:

Kalyana Vaibhogame hits all the right notes in the first hour. There are hardly any flaws or issues with the script almost until the interval point. The film heads into predictable mode only after the couple lives under same roof. The process of the lead pair falling in love and realizing their love for each other appears cliched.

Nandini Reddy plays it safe when it comes to the second and the third acts. People who look for novelty will be a bit disappointed with her approach but audience who seek entertainment may not complain about it. Although it appears cliched, the film strikes the chord with its emotions and light hearted moments.

The film drags tad too much towards the end and gets over melodramatic as if it is pleading for us to shed a tear or two. Nandini Reddy ends it on a funny note by introducing her characters from Ala Modalaindi towards the end. It is a nice creative touch by the director. Kalyana Vaibhogame is not a perfect film but it has enough to keep us entertained through it. It is a must watch for people who love to watch Romantic comedies.

Verdict:  Emotional and Entertaining.
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Krishna Gadi Veera Prema Gadha Movie Review

Krishna Gadi Veera Prema Gadha

OVIE:
Krishna Gadi Veera Prema Gadha
RATING:
3.25/5
Cast: Nani, Mehreen, Sampath Raj, Pruthvi,Brahmaji and Others
Directed by: Hanu Raghavapudi
Produced by: Anil S, Ram Achanta, Gopi Acha
Banner: 14 Reels Entertainment
Music by: Vishal Chandrasekhar
Release Date: 2016-02-12
 

Krishna Gadi Veera Prema Gadha Movie Review



Natural star Nani is back with Krishna Gadi Veera Prema Gadha after his Bhale Bhale show at the box office with his previous film Bhale Bhale Magadivoi. Directed by Hanu Raghavapudi this film is a romantic crime comedy that keeps us entertained from the word go. Let's get into the details of KGVPG.

What is it about?

Krishna (Nani) is madly in love with Mahalakshmi (Mehreen) who is the only sister of a local rowdy. Krishna is afraid of approaching his lover's brother and Mahalakshmi tries her best to postpone her wedding plans. One fine day Krishna decides to go and tell him about his love. On the very night some people attacks on Mahalakshmi's house and Krishna is assigned the duty of ensuring the safety of three kids. Who are they and what happens next has to be seen on screen.

Performances:

Nani has once again come up with near perfect performance as a timid but determined lover. He is very believable and entertaining at the same time. He is very good with his comedy timing and is a true delight to watch. Mehreen is good as the female lead. She is cute but needs to work on expressions. There are loads of notable actors in key roles. Sampath Raj is pretty impressive as the tough cop. Murali Sharma is funny as the international terrorist caught up in a tricky situation. Pruthvi is hilarious as usual. Rajesh is good as the hero's friend. Brahmaji and Prabhas Sreenu have done their bit. The three kids are sweet and charming.

Technicalities:

Director Hanu Raghavapudi has done a very good job in keeping the pace up all the time. He made sure to have a sound script and dealt in an entertaining fashion. He could have made it subtler towards the end, but on a whole he made an enjoyable film with not much to complain about.

Music is alright. Background score is impressive. Cinematographer's work is topnotch. Editing is okay. There are scenes that need some chopping to make it crisper. Production values are very good.

Thumbs Up:

Screenplay

Nani

Comedy

Thumbs Down:

Climax could have been better

Dragged at times

Analysis:

Krishna Gadi Veera Prema Gadha is a director's film. There is nothing sensational about the script but the director has made it a thoroughly entertaining movie with multi layered screenplay. There are many twists and turns in the film to keep you hooked all the time. Nani's characterization is superb which helped to maintain the entertainment mode right from the beginning.

The film never gets boring. It is a joyful ride until the penultimate scenes where it was needlessly dragged. Director chose to conclude it on an emotional note that may seem out of sync with the rest of the film. However that is not a major problem to be concerned about. Krishnagadi Love story is so much fun on a whole.

KGVPG lives up to the promise it has shown in its promos. It is a well made film that is worth watching just for the entertainment. It may not be bang on logic or might have taken few things easy, but that doesn't seem a problem at all. Nani has another winner on hands and Hanu is here to stay.

Verdict: Krishna gadi 'Victorious' Love story. 
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Movie Review - Shourya

MOVIE:Shourya
RATING:
2.25/5
Cast: Manchu Manoj, Regina, Prakash Raj and Others
Directed by: Dasaradh
Produced by: Malkapuram Shiva Kumar
Banner: Suraksh Entertainments
Music by: Veda
Release Date: 2016-03-04
 
Shourya Movie Review


Dasaradh who is known for making family entertainers like Santosham and Mr. Perfect tried his hand at thriller genre with Shourya. This had a good point but the director failed to get it right with the screenplay and execution.

What is it about?
Shourya (Manoj) and Netra (Regina) fall in love and decide to get married. But one night someone slices Netra's throat and police takes Shourya in to custody as the prime suspect. A police officer (Prakash Raj) believes Shourya is innocent, but Shourya admits that he has killed Netra as she cheated him. What happened between the couple and what led to Shourya taking such hasty action?

Performances:
Manchu Manoj delivered a fine performance, but is on the weightier side. His performance in the penultimate scenes is good. Regina is beautiful. She did a decent job as Netra. Prakash Raj is impressive as the sincere cop. Prabhas Sreenu shines here and there. Brahmanandam's cameo is wasted. Subbaraju and others have did their bit.

Technicalities:
Dasaradh tried to offer something new for the audience. His intentions are commendable but should have taken care of the script to make it a gripping thriller. There are few instances where the movie strikes a chord, but the director failed to maintain the tempo that is much needed for a thriller.

Music is mediocre and the songs are shot poorly. Dialogues are just okay. Editing is pretty bad. Movies like these need slick and sharp editing. Cinematography is average.

Thumbs Up:
Manoj

Interval Bang

Thumbs Down:
Slow Pace

Botched up screenplay

Weak Direction

Analysis:

Shourya has an interesting premise and opens with an intriguing monologue saying that every story has three sides to it. The film will catch your attention right at that point and prepares you for a thrilling ride. However the proceedings are anything but thrilling. Movie moves at a snail pace with some absolutely pointless scenes that takes the plot nowhere.

Love story between the lead pair is boring and makes you fall asleep. Things get interesting only at the interval scene where the hero reveals that he has killed the heroine. We expect the film to put us on the edge of the seat after that point, but Dasaradh once again takes a relaxing approach that doesn't let the film grow on you.

Only the last confrontation of Prakash Raj and Manoj packs a punch, but it is too late by then. Shourya could have been a very good thriller as the plot is interesting. It takes a nosedive because of poor screenplay. In the end we only wish the movie is as interesting as its trailer.

Verdict: Sleep inducing Thriller.

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Pic Talk: Sampoo Androidu Look In Bunny Style




It took long time for Sampoornesh Babu and his director Sai Rajesh to wrap up and release their maiden venture Hrudaya Kaleyam. Their hard work turned productive with huge openings for the satirical comedy that ended as a profit maker. Now, the duo Sampoo and Rajesh are coming up with yet another hilarious entertainer Kobbari Matta.

In the film, Sampoornesh Babu will be seen in different avatars. Here is a latest picture of the movie, where Sampoo is introduced as Androidu.

For the first look poster, they used Mohan Babu's Pedarayudu look and for the second poster, they used the parody of Rajamouli's industry hit film 'Baahubali'. Now, the latest poster appears like Sarainodu Pre-First Look poster.

Sarainodu pre look poster did not show Allu Arjun's face and the picture had created a lot of curiosity among film-goers, who desperately waited to see the first look of the film.

Likewise, Sampoornesh Babu also released Sairainodu pre look kind poster to create interest among audience. Although his face is not visible, Sampoo is seen riding a posh bike. The Burning Star is shining in the shiny metallic attire. - See more at: http://www.gulte.com/movienews/47474/Pic-Talk-Sampoo-Androidu-Look-In-Bunny-Style#sthash.sq5wr324.dpuf
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Rakul, Proud Owner Of A 3 Crore House

Rakul, Proud Owner Of A 3 Crore House



Gorgeous Punjabi hottie Rakul Preet Singh has made Tollywood her permanent base. Recently, there were reports that Rakul will be buying a residential flat and settle down in Hyderabad. As per the latest buzz, Rakul has shelled out a whopping 3 crore and became a proud owner of a posh house.

Rakul's new pad is in Jubilee Hills and her bungalow is just a minute's walk from the YSRCP chief Jagan's residence Lotus Pond. The three-bedroom house spread over 16,000 square feet and Rakul's parents and brother will also be moving in with her.

Ever since the success of Venkatadri Express, Rakul has been staying in a star hotel near hi-tech city. However, the actress decided to buy herself a house and settle down. Recently, Rakul also owned the franchise of the noted fitness chain F45. - See more at: http://www.gulte.com/movienews/47495/Rakul-Proud-Owner-Of-A-3-Crore-House#sthash.DWy3mr20.dpuf
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Here's The World's Youngest Billionaire

Here's The World's Youngest Billionaire



Recently, Forbes declared the 19-year-old Alexandra Andresen from Oslo, Norway as the youngest billionaire in the world. With an estimated worth of $1.2 billion, Alexandra tops the list after owning 42.2% of the Ferd Holding company along with her 20-year-old sister Katharina, who also owns property worth $1.2 billion.

Alexandra is a social science student at Amsterdam University College and she is not even remotely interested towards becoming an owner of her family company. However, Alexandra's true passion is equestrian and she has already won three dressage championships and plans to take up the sport professionally.

In 2007, Alexandra and Katharina saw their fortunes soaring when their investor father Johan Andresen transferred the Ferd Holding stock to them. Ferd Holding predominantly manages hedge funds and Alexandra's family also owns a tobacco company. 
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Review: Balupu

Banner: PVP Cinemas

Producer: Prasad Vara Potluri

Director: Gopichand Mallineni

Music: S S Thaman

Casting:  Ravi Teja, Shruthi Haasan, Anjali, Brahmanandam, Adavi Sheshu, Prakash Raj, Ashuthosh Rana, Ali, Nazar, Brahmaji, Lakshmi Rai, Jayaprakash Reddy, Ajay, Rao Ramesh and others

Rating:  3.0/5.0

Story

Ravi Teja who is going through a lean phase, teamed up with Gopichand Malineni who earlier directed him in Don Seenu. Director Gopichand Malineni didn’t try any experiments. He chose a simple script which suits Ravi Teja.

Ravi (Ravi Teja) and his father Mohan Rao ( Prakash Raj) live in Bangalore. He works as a recovery agent for a living.  Shruthi (Shruthi Haasan) is engaged to Rohith (Adavi Sheshu) and marriage is scheduled to take place in two weeks.

Shruthi along with her uncle Crazy Mohan (Brahmanandam) decides to enjoy the life to fullest with crazy things in these two weeks. She plays pranks with bachelors in the name of love.  Shruthi also tries to play the same pranks with Ravi, but really falls in love with him.

Shruthi conveys the same to her father Nasser, breaks the engagement with Rohith and decides to marry Ravi. Angry Rohith calls his uncle Vizag Poorna to stop the engagement of Ravi and Shruthi and kidnap her. Vizag Poorna enters the scene only to experience the shock of his life after seeing Ravi and his father Mohan Rao.

What is the background of Ravi and Mohan Rao? How Ravi rescues Shruthi from the clutches of villains? To know these answers, watch the movie on the big screen.

Performance

Ravi Teja is back to his forte which is comedy and action. He excelled in both the departments. His comedy timing is awesome, while the action is energetic. On the whole the role is tailor made for Ravi Teja.

Shruthi Haasan justified her role as leading lady. She is gorgeous in songs and treat to watch in ‘Pathikella Sundari’ Song. Her comedy scenes with Brahmanandam are hilarious.

Anjali who appears in flashback lived up to expectations, giving a subtle performance. She acted well in emotional scenes.

Brahmanandam is the other hero of the film. Anything said about this actor is less. He is fantabulous as Crazy Mohan. He is showing lot of improvement in his dancing skills and his dance for “Gangnam Style’ illustrates it.

Prakash Raj’s role is of two shades and it is cake walk for him to portray both. Ashutosh Rana and Adavi Sheshu are routine in villain roles. Lakshmi Rai appears in a special song. Ali tries to bring some laughs in second half.

Technical

Director Gopichand Malineni knows what audience expects from Ravi Teja. Though the screenplay is routine, director made sure that there is ample entertainment in the form of comedy and action. Dialogues are entertaining and powerful. Editing is crisp. 

The one minus point for the movie is music. It is below average. Except the last song, the picturisation of the songs is also not impressive. Cinematography by Vincent is good. Action sequences are composed well.

Plus Points

Prakash Raj uttering Idiot dialogue

Bar tender delivering Bandla Ganesh speech during ‘Gabbar Singh’ audio launch

Brahmanandam powerful dialogue from “iddarammayilatho” – ‘Maatallev, Matladukovadallevu’

Ravi Teja, Brahmanandam and Shruthi Haasan comedy scenes

Brahmanandam ‘Gangnam Style’ dance

Dance in climax scene

Minus Points

Songs

Analysis

It is a simple story laced with entertaining screenplay. There is nothing much in the first half of the movie except comedy scenes between the lead pair and Brahmanandam. The real story starts at the interval bang and the movie turns serious with action takes front seat. The movie appears to be prolonged, but adding comedy in climax scenes offset the slack.

The plus points in the movie are Ravi Teja energetic performance coupled with Brahmanandam comedy. It is Ravi Teja mark pakka mass entertainer. On the flip side, better music and picturisation would have increase the success rate of the movie. Though, the comedy scenes resemble the scenes from recent hit movies, they are thoroughly enjoyable.

Final Talk

The movie will be liked by those who like entertainment not bothering about story. 'Balupu' is definitely a onetime watch for timepass.
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Chiru ditched Dasari?

Hyderabad, June 11: Former union minister of state for coal and mines, Dasari Narayana Rao who was caught in the coal scam is fearing arrest any minute. It is learnt that he sought the help of the union minister Chiranjeevi and received a flak.

It may be recalled that the CBI found that Dasari had done undue favors to the Jindal group of companies and got investments into his Siri Media, in a quid pro quo operation similar to the one followed by Y S Jaganmohan Reddy.

CBI initially stated that Dasari received Rs. 2.25 crore as an indirect kickback for allotting coal blocks to the Jindal group.

It is in this context that Dasari reportedly sought the help of Chiranjeevi, who expressed his helplessness. It is learnt that state ministers and close followers of Chiru, Ganta Srinivasa Rao and C Rama Chandraiah also refused to come to the rescue of Dasari.

It is being said that Chiranjeevi was hurt by the frequent criticism of his family by Dasari and this was the reason why he kept clear of Dasari's problems.
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US immigration bill clears key senate hurdle

Washington, June 12: As a major immigration bill that would give over 11 million people, including some 260,000 Indians, living illegally in America a path to citizenship, it received a full endorsement from President Barack Obama.

"If you're serious about actually fixing the system, then this is the vehicle to do it," he said Tuesday at the White House, flanked by immigration reform supporters, hours before a strong Senate majority voted to open debate on it.

"If you're not serious about it, if you think that a broken system is the best America can do, then I guess it might make sense to try to block it," he said referring to the bill drafted by a bipartisan "gang of eight", four Democrats and four Republicans.

"But if you're actually serious and sincere about fixing a broken immigration system, this is the vehicle to do it," he said flanked among others by young undocumented students and the US Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, Tom Donohue.

"This bill isn't perfect, it's a compromise," Obama said. "And going forward, nobody is going to get everything they want. Not Democrats, not Republicans, not me. But this is a bill that's largely consistent with the principles that I and the people on this stage have laid out for common-sense reform."

The 82-15 vote, with most Republicans joining the chamber's Democratic majority in support, to begin the debate indicated that the bill would pass the Senate despite fierce opposition from conservatives.

However, Republican Ted Cruz, a key opponent of the bill said Tuesday the Republican-controlled House would defeat it in its current form due to the pathway to citizenship.

Addressing concerns of the measure's opponents, Obama emphasised it would increase spending on border security and require undocumented immigrants to pursue what could be a 13-year path to eventual citizenship.

"You have to pass background checks, you have to learn English, you have to pay taxes and a penalty and then you have to go to the back of the line behind everybody who has done things the right way and have tried to come here legally," Obama said.

Some congressional conservatives call opposing the "gang of eight" plan a matter of principle and say they won't bend.

Many consider any measure offering a path to citizenship tantamount to amnesty for those who entered the country illegally.

A bipartisan group has been working on a separate immigration plan in the House, but the effort suffered a setback last week when a key member dropped out of the negotiations. 		 

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Siddharth marriage with Samanta; Smoke without fire!

There is lot of buzz about lover boy Siddharth and Samanta particularly after both of them participated in the religious ceremony at a temple with their respective families. Their alleged relationship has become the hot topic in cine circles. To give boost to the news, Samanta is helping Siddharth in every possible way to revive his sinking career.

When asked Siddharth about his affair with Samanta, he said, "There is an old saying that there will be no smoke without the fire, but in my case there is smoke without any fire. My cinema life is very peaceful now. I have given my marriage responsibility to my parents. I will marry the girl seen by them”.

Siddharth parents now have to search for Samanta to fulfill the responsibility given to them by their son.
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I am ‘Bobbili Puli’...Not ‘Boggula Puli’

Hyderabad, June 12: Noted director and former union minister of state for coal and mines, Dasari Narayana Rao, responded to the charges leveled against him in connection with the coal scam.

Speaking to the media here on Wednesday, Dasari suspected that there was disinformation campaign against him as part of a conspiracy to defame him. Stating that he was  a ‘Bobbili Puli’ and not ‘Boggula Puli’, Dasari assured his fans that facts would soon come out and asked them not to be worried.

It may be recalled that the CBI has said that  an amount of Rs.2.25 crore was transferred to a company owned by Dasari from the Jindal group, as a quid pro quo deal for the coal blocks he has sanctioned for it, violating the rules. CBI is charging that the Jindal group was sanctioned the coal mines on the basis of fake documents.

Apart from Dasari, CBI also named Congress MP Naveen Jindal, head of the group,  as an  accused in the case. It may be mentioned that the CBI conducted raids on Dsari's his offices and residence on Tuesday. CBI which already questioned Dasari once earlier, conducted extensive searches at his office and residence on Tuesday. It is learnt that CBI has information that Dasari had done some out of the turn favours for the Jindal group when he was the union minister. Searches which the CBI started at Dasari’s places at around 6 am on Tuesday, continued till 3 pm. Dasari was not allowed to either move out or answer phones during the period, said reports. CBI sleuths reportedly seized some documents from Dasari’s residence and office.

Five coal blocks were sanctioned to the Jindal group of Navin Jindal, a Congress MP during Dasari’s tenure as minister. Santosh Bagrodia was also a minister of state of the department at the time, along with Dasari.

Cases against Dasari and Jindal were registered in connection with the allocation of coal blocks in Amarakonda Murgadangal of Jharkhand. It is being said that the Jindal group got the sanctions through false documents. It is being said that Dasari might be arrested any minute now.

CBI registered cases under sections 120B, read with Sections 420 and 13 (1) (D). The agency has also registered cases against four companies of Delhi including Gagan Sponge Ltd and Jindal Steel and Power Limited and the Sowbhagya Media of Hyderabad. Dasari is a major stake holder of the 'Sowbhagya Media' which produces films and TV serials.
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VIjayashanthi's political future uncertain in TRS

TRS senior leader and Medak Lok Sabha member M.Vijayashanti;s political future is uncertain. Party sources said TRS Chief K Chandrasekhar Rao is keen to contest from Medak and has almost zeroed in on the seat. The leadership is reportedly trying to convince Vijayashanti to contest from Secunderabad. However, Vijayashanti reportedly urged the leadership that she be fielded from Zaheerabad if she could not be accommodated in Medak.

Sources said KCR informed Vijayashanthi that he will contest from his native Medak district and asked her to fight from Secunderabad. The telugu film actor turned telangana protagonist informed KCR that she is not interested to fight from the city.

Vijayashanthi was not happy for shifting her from Medak Lok Sabha Constituency. Protesting it,  she did not attend a meeting conducted by KCR at party office last week. She was maintaining distance from the party and activities. KCR was trying to convince here but she is not available in the city in the last one week.
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OU Campus turns battle ground

Hyderabad, June 12: The Osmania University Campus on Wednesday transformed into a battle ground again with the police personnel swinging lathis on the peacefully protesting students. Not satisfied with raining lathi blows on the students, the police also lobbed teargas shells.

The OU students took out a bike rally from the Campus demanding that the Kiran Kumar Reddy government accord permission to the Telangana Political JAC-sponsored Chalo Assembly Rally on June 14. However, the ever vigilant police personnel stopped the students at the NCC Gate and asked them to go back. Even as the students were pleading with the policemen that they would express their protest in a peaceful and democratic manner, the fastidious police personnel resorted to raining lathi blows on the students. Enraged over the police unwarranted action, the students too picked up stones and hurled them at the policemen. There were heated exchanges between the police and the students. Later, the police took the students into custody.

The OU Students JAC leaders made it clear that they would make the Chalo Assembly Rally a great success in spite of hurdles to be created by the police and the government. They also claimed that thousands of students from all the ten districts in the Telangana region arrived in the city. They also clarified that they were not afraid of  arrests and bind-over cases.
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Allu Arjun reacts on his Divorce gossips

Ever since Allu Arjun claimed that he isn't in a hurry to have kids while speaking to a leading daily, a section of media tried to sensationalize it by adding their side of the story. The reports went on to doubt the actor's manhood and has spread rumors of the young couple is heading for a mutual consented separation.

Finally, Allu Arjun reacted to put an end to the baseless gossips. 'Both Me and Sneha are madly in love ever since we started seeing each other. We are very much happy with our married life without any issues. Though I am habituated to rumors being in the show business for so long, Sneha and her family are yet to get used to them. To all my yellow media friends, We are happy in our relation and planning to have kids in few years,' responded Bunny, while speaking to a channel.

The hunger for TRPs is making the media houses go to any extent and now even the woman in celebrity families aren't left. How could someone publish such senseless articles without clarifying with the concerned people? It's high time for Journos to introspect and ensure such mistakes willn't repeat in future.
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For Anushka, backless dresses signify confidence  

Actress Anushka Sharma confesses to be completely in love with backless dresses, saying for her it is "synonymous with confidence".

"Backless signifies confidence and that's always in fashion, always in vogue. Backless in my head is synonymous to confidence and hence extremely important," Anushka told reporters during the making of her latest Nivea advertisement.

"It's something you should not be thinking about, you should be able to wear a backless top when you want to, there should not be a thought before that," added the model-turned-actress who made her debut in films as a salwar-kameez clad conventional girl in 2008 release "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi".

She went on to do glamorous roles in "Ladies vs Ricky Bahl", "Badmaash Company" and "Jab Tak Hai Jaan".

Currently, the 25-year-old is shooting for Rajkumar Hirani's "P.K." and Anurag Kashyap's "Bombay Velvet".


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Shinde says 'T' may not be possible

June 11: It looks as if the central government has no plans to concede the Telangana state. Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said consultations were continuing to arrive at a consensus on the Telangana issue.

Speaking to the media here on Tuesday, he said it was difficult to arrive at such consensus.

When asked about Telangana Congress leaders leaving the party, Shinde said only two MPs and another leader had left the party and asserted that there would not be any more migrations. He also said no one had left the party after the three joined the TRS.

The way the UPA government has been postponing the settlement of the issue in the name of consensus, it looks as if it had no intention of conceding the separate state.

No comment on Dasari

Shinde refused to comment on the CBI raids on former union minister Dasari Narayana Rao and Congress MP Naveen Jindal.

When the media asked him about the raids on the two on Tuesday, he said the law was taking its own course. He said CBI authorities were doing their duty and there was nothing for him to comment about it. He said if they were involved in the coal scam, law would take care of it.


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It is Allu’s elder son who attacked woman!

Hyderabad, June 11: Though reports have done the rounds that young hero of the Allu family, Sirish misbehaved with a lady DJ in a pub in Hyderabad, it is now learnt that it was Allu Venkat, eldest son of producer Allu Aravind, who was the culprit.

An English daily published a report on Tuesday stating that it was Allu Venkat, also known as Allu Bobby, who was at the Dasapalla hotel in Jubilee Hills and it was he and his friends who were involved in the ugly brawl.

Disco Jackey Ma Faizah was performing at the hotel on that night. She wanted the event to be uploaded to the You Tube. Her friend was shooting the event and was going between the tables with her camera, when she was hit on the head by a group of three drunken men who tried to snatch the camera. The DJ said the youngsters even threatened to break their legs.

When the two women complained to the hotel management and asked them to keep the youngsters in the hotel until the police arrive, the hotel staff made them sit in a room and allowed the assailants to escape, the DJ said. However, the DJ and her friend had shot photos of the assailants and handed them over to the police. On enquiry, they were told that one of the assailants was the brother of a top hero.

Looking at the photos given by the DJ, police also reportedly thought that it was Sirish who was involved in the incident. However on closer examination, they found that it was Allu Venkat, elder brother of Arjun and Sirish, who is little known to the outside world, that was involved in the incident. Venkat is running a private business firm. He is generally not seen in public functions.

Though the newspaper published photographs of the incident, police are yet to name the accused in the case. They still say that unidentified persons tried to outrage the modesty of the women.


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Dasari got 2.25 cr. from Jindal?

June 11: Film director and former union minister of state for coal and mines, Dasari Narayana Rao was grilled for 9 hours by the CBI sleuths here on Tuesday. It is learnt that the CBI was suspecting a transfer of Rs. 2.25 crore from the Jindal group to a company owned by Dasari for favours received when the latter was the union minister incharge of coal.

CBI which already questioned Dasari once earlier, conducted extensive searches at his office and residence on Tuesday. It is learnt that CBI has information that Dasari had done some out of the turn favours for the Jindal group when he was the union minister. Searches which the CBI started at Dasari’s places at around 6 am on Tuesday, continued till 3 pm. He was not allowed to either move out or answer phones during the period, said reports. CBI sleuths reportedly seized some documents from Dasari’s residence and office.

Five coal blocks were sanctioned to the Jindal group of Navin Jindal, a Congress MP during Dasari’s tenure as minister. Santosh Bagrodia was also a minister of state of the department at the time, along with Dasari.

Cases against Dasari and Jindal were registered in connection with the allocation of coal blocks in Amarakonda Murgadangal of Jharkhand. It is being said that the Jindal group got the sanctions through false documents.


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Review: Pavitra fails to impress

Pavitra
Cast: Shriya Saran, Sivaji, Saikumar, Kaushik, Roja, AVS, Ravibabu D
Director: Janardhana Maharshi
After making a sensible film like Devasthanam, director Janardhana Maharshi returns with a lackluster film Pavitra, which neither has a decent plot nor a refreshing narration. It's just another story of a sex worker (Shriya Saran), who meets a politician, to expose a fake baba.
Even though, Shriya (Pavitra) looks pretty and shows a lot of skin, her attempt to salvage the poorly-etched role fails. Perhaps the director wanted to suggest that a sex worker who is guilty of her profession but has respect for human values, is better than politicians and fake babas who are more self-centred. The message gets lost in the dreary and predictable screenplay .
The spirited sex worker also teaches a lesson to a rogue photographer, for blackmailing young and gullible girls, then steps into politics to expose others.
Even though, Shriya Saran has broken away from her homely and bubbly image with a bold role, her attempt has gone in vain, due to a bland script. Less said the better about the lousy item numbers and below-the-belt jokes.
Writer-turned-director Maharshi has shown some flair for comedy, with his comic dialogues in films like Evadi Gola Vadithi and should stick to that genre as a director too.
Pavitra is a rich call girl and entertains VIPs. She one day happens to meet a politician, Sudharshan (Saikumar), and comes to know that he has murdered rival politician.
Meanwhile, Sudarshan wants his son Kaushik (Manohar) to marry a minister's daughter, but his son is reluctant. He is then sent to Pavitra, for one night and he falls in love with her.
Sudharshan is shocked and beats up Kaushik and finally gets them married. But his plans go awry when he falls to death...
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Director fida on Poonam Pandey

  Filmmaker Mukesh Bhatt is so much impressed with director Amit Saxena-directed erotica "Nasha" that he feels it will be a landmark movie in controversial model Poonam Pandey's career.
"For her (Poonam) this film will be very important because the way he (Amit Saxena) will present her in the film, nobody would be able to do that," Bhatt told reporters here Wednesday during the first-look launch of the movie.
Saxena had earlier directed Bhatt camp's 2003 production venture "Jism" that featured Bipasha Basu and John Abraham. The success of the erotic thriller catapulted Bipasha's career and she entered the league of A-list actresses of that time.
Poonam, who made headlines during the 2011 Cricket World Cup when she offered to go nude before Team India if they won the trophy, is foraying into films with "Nasha".
Produced by Aditya Bhatia, "Nasha" revolves around an 18-year-old boy and a 25-year-old girl.
"I am confident that after this film, she (Poonam) will have a very bright future ahead," said Bhatt.
Reportedly, Poonam has even stripped for a couple of scenes in the film.
On being asked about such exposures by the actresses and newcomers on the big screen, Bhatt said: "There is nothing wrong in (exposing and showing off). If you have a beautiful body and show it, there is nothing wrong in it."
"Who are you and I to take any moral stand on that," he asked.
Bhatt feels that actors deliver according to the script.
"It's the need of the script and you are an actor, so you have to deliver what the script demands and that's what you are supposed to do," he explained.
"Nasha" is slated to release July 26.
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Sirish charged of teasing girl in drunken state

Union minister Chiranjeevi’s nephew and producer Allu Aravind’s son, Hero Allu Sirish, is in trouble.  

One girl from New Delhi complained to the Jubilee Hills police that he misbehaved with her in a drunken state in a pub in the Jubilee Hills area. Police registered a case and are investigating.

It is learnt that three youngsters including Sirish came to the bar and created a nuisance after getting drunk. The girl who complained is a Disco Jackey working in Mumbai, said reports. The incident happened around midnight on Saturday. Two more youngsters were with Sirish and the girl complained against all the three. Reports in the media are stating that now some biggies of Tollywood got into business and started efforts to pacify the girl who complained against Sirish and his friends, to hush up the case. 
 		 

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Bunny to breakup?

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s Bunny is going to breakup his love marriage with Sneha Reddy? Film Nagar is abuzz with the news on Stylish Star's strained relationship with his wife. The couple even attended a function recently and it is surprising that these rumors are creeping in.
According to Film Nagar talk, Sneha is against continuing her relationship with Allu Arjun because of the irreconcilable differences. Inside talk is both are staying seperately. 

Though truth has to be found out, divorce is nothing new in Mega family. Pawan Kalyan and Chiru's youngest daughter divorced their life partners. What Bunny will do should be seen.
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Allu Sirish Fires On Media!!!

Allu Sirish, whose maiden film Gouravam opened to poor reviews and lackluster response from critics, was quick to take revenge on media. After media mistook Allu Sirish for other person in recent brawl at a night club, Sirish has clearly took his vengeance on media. His tweets say it all.

Sirish posted a series of four long tweets on his micro-blogging page twitter:
1. "Some drunk people have a brawl at a night club & some news channels drag my name just bcoz I visited that place earlier."
 2. "I have no clue who, what, why. I'm at home & suddenly have ppl calling me that my name\'s on the news channels."
3. "The mgmt of the club & cops clarified dat its a mistaken identity & I have nothing 2 do with it. Wish media acted more responsibly."
4.  "As somebody's reputation is at stake. The accusations were made on the headlines & clarification only on the scrolling news bar. Sad!" (sic)

The one thing Sirish should learn is such things happens and a celeb should be open to accept such incidents. As media has no time like a filmmakers who sketch their stories for years. Of course, media should be careful and cross check thrice. But, the main problem is if media tries to contact the film personalities,  they won't respond in time unlike political and other persons. And there is no point in responding after the climax. At least film celebs should respect journalists hereafter and respond in time as they're helpless if you don't reply to them. Hope our young hero understands!
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Star Director apologises to Pawan Fans

Off late, Puri Jagannath is earning the name of Most Controversial Director with the objectionable content in his films. It was only his previous flick 'Cameraman Ganga Rambabu' that invited an uproar from Telanganites for the 'Telugu Talli' & 'Statehood Connection'. And now, it's the turn of his latest venture 'Iddarammayilatho' to draw protests from the people.

Interestingly, Pawan Kalyan fans has targeted Puri this time for the usage of dialogue 'Prapanchamlo Prati Vedhava Pawan Kalyan Fan E' in the movie. They have demanded a public apology from the crazy director for insulting them.

Finally, Puri apologized to Pawan fans in his style. "I'm apologizing to all the fans of Pawan Kalyan if they got hurt for using such a dialogue in the movie. In fact, Chiru laughed, Allu Aravind enjoyed and Bunny liked it very much while watching on the screen. 'It's a compliment. It shows Bunny is a big fan of PK'. But Still, I'm really sorry if the dialogue hurt you".

With the clarification from Puri, Pawan fans will be getting pacified and the controversy would be ending here itself.
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Mega Brother Calls Them 'Bloody Rascals'

Political circuits are abuzz from a long time that Megastar Union Minister K Chiranjeevi  received huge kickbacks for merging PRP with  Congress and also that he sold seats to many aspirants in 2009. None from Mega family responded to those allegations all this time.

Mega brother K Nagababu has now reacted on such things during his recent interaction with media. Apparently Nagababu stated that all such people should come with proofs to prove what exactly happened. He simply called such persons who are accusing Chiru as money-sucker as 'bloody rascals'. It can be noticed that irrespective of the money talk, PRP has given seats to some senior politicians and fans association leaders at many places, those who are not able to pull out for election expenditure. Many say that there is a bit of truth in Nagababu's revelations and mega fans felt complete relief with their Brother's talk about the allegation.

On the other hand, Nagababu condemned all those rumours of him joining TDP along with Pawan Kalyan. He simply laughed at them and stated that Mega brothers are always 'one'.
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Aunty's Satire On Denikaina Ready Fiasco

'A Brahman lady calls someone as his husband, and goes tipsy topsy when that guy responds to her'. This happened in the film 'Denikaina Ready' featuring Manchu Vishnu and we all know the fiasco that happened after that.

In the movie, hot aunty Surekha Vani played the role of Brahmin wife who responds differently (say naughtily) for the calls of Brahmi. However, few people from Brahmin community have made a knock of it and protested so heavily that the issue became a fire in the state. Coming to the satire part, once again Surekha Vani  is playing the role of same Brahmin lady and is busy throwing satire. In the film 'Balupu', our hot aunty is seen in a Brahmin lady getup and says that if she calls someone as a mirage of her husband, the sentiments of few people are getting hurt. We have to see how the protesters who made lots of hungama earlier will now react to this scene.

Mass Raja's Balupu is going to be  a mixture of all masala elements including double meaning jokes, punch dialogues and glamorous skin shows. Watch this space for updates
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Pawan saved Nagababu from committing suicide

'Orange' movie of Ram Charan in Bommarillu Bhaskar's direction was a known disaster. Naga Babu who produced the film lost everything. At one stage he even thought of committing suicide. It was Pawan Kalyan who saved him at that time.

Talking to a popular TV channel in an interview, Naga Babu said he not only lost all he earned, but also owed huge debts with that film. "I even thought of committing suicide at one stage. But on knowing about my position, Pawan Kalyan assured me that he would take care of my debts. On the next day my elder brother (Chiranjeevi) also called me and assured he was there and told me to forget about my problems" Naga Babu revealed.

Stating that film making was an art and those with command over it would alone succeed, he said he understood he lacked that command. He said he suffered because he put his feet on two boats as an actor and producer. When asked about the talk in the film industry that Aravind was suppressing him, he said there was no truth in it.

Stating that his son Varun Tej was coming into acting, he said the six-feet-four-inch tall handsome youngster was being introduced to the tinsel world by Aswwani Dutt. He said he would give full particulars of the film soon.

It may be recalled that recent news reports said Pawan Kalyan was selling off all his properties excepting a farm house as he had to attend to the financial problems of Naga Babu and as he spent lot of money on PRP workers whose even food requirements were not taken care of, by the party. Naga Babu now confirmed the news.
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