TOLLYWOOD TRIP

Nov 22, 2010

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Women Organizations opposing Nayantara to play Goddess Sita!

Nov 16, 2010

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Rakta Charitra 2 Audio Release Function Video, Trailers, News

Nov 14, 2010

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Orange 4 trailers_First on net(HQ) Video

Nov 9, 2010

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Venkatesh’s ‘Nagavalli’ logo launched!

Nov 8, 2010

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When you say Bava, one expects youthful and romantic
. But Rambabu's Bava fails to offer anything new. The difference between the two villages, the estranged brother and sister, their loss of love and the love story of their children in continuation - this is no novelty to the Telugu screen. Rambabu could not offer the impressive narration or gripping output expected of him. And as for Siddharth- another misplaced attempt for a break.

Veerababu (Siddhartha) is the over-pampered son of Sitaramudu (Rajendra Prasad), who falls in love with Varalakshmi (Praneetha). Soon after, Varalakshmi also finds herself falling for him. But their blossoming young love is in for a rude shock. As they explore their childhood, they discover that they might be closely related. When Varalakshmi's father gives her away to Ramana (Samrat) in marriage, the tensed lady-in-love asks Veerababu to keep his promise to her and do something. In a frenzied rage, he ties the knot and takes her to his home. The movie goes into a flashback as Sitaramudu reveals the truth: that they both are very close relatives and their marriage is indeed valid. But he tells Veerababu to marry her only in the presence of all her family members. Leaving Veerababu to convince Varalakshmi's father. Meanwhile, Ramana's father reveals the identity of Veerababu and gets him thrashed black and blue. The same treatment is meted out to Sitaramudu, when he tries to. Unfortunately enough, Sitaramudu die of humiliation. Now it is Veerababu's turn to get back his wife from that family? What steps does he take? Does Ramana give in?

Siddharth's performance is the highlight of the film. He maintains the lover boy image till the first half and in the second half delivers a matured performance. Rajendra Prasad also, once again gives an impressive performance. But it is Rajendra Prasad' character which ultimately lifts the spirit of the film. The episode at Annavaram, where the granny shows the way, is undoubtedly good work. Rajendra Prasad and Siddhartha share a good working chemistry. Praneetha as a debutant tried her best to give a nice performance. Ahuti Prasad, Viswanath Kasi, Tanikella Bharani, Samrat, and others also did justice to their roles. Camera work by Aravind Krishna is good to some extent.

Brahmanandam and Ali's attempt to entertain the audience with sickening comedy was in vain. Dialogues by Veera Pothana are average. KV Krishna Reddy's editing skills could have been sharper. Several boring scenes in the film could have been trimmed, especially in the second half. Music director Chakri gives some fresh tunes, but on the whole the audio score is pathetic. None of the characters have a good foundation. The screenplay goes haywire on several occasions.

Siddharth who has no big hits in the recent past banked heavily on Rambabu's 'Bava' but this film also failed to deliver. Though the first half is okay with a good run, the film turned out to be a dud.

Interview With Sesh Adivi (Telugu Movie KARMA Director)

Adivi Sesh is just 25 and he has wrapped up directing and acting in a Telugu film Karma completely shot in the United Status. Tall, fair and good-looking Sesh tried his hand at acting in a Telugu film to be directed by Krishna Vamsi titled Mallepuvvu but that didn't work out. Disappointed he left for the US and joined a film school. Straight out of it he pooled his family money and personal savings to make Karma that has an entire cast and crew as Americans.

His cousin Sai Kiran Adivi who made Vinayakudu and Village Lo Vinayakudu is giving him moral support but other than that the actor is on his own, calling the media and promoting his first ever bilingual film. Sesh says that he strongly believes in destiny and adds that if he had done Mallepuvvu, Karma wouldn't have happened. Many people spend their lives with their passion unfulfilled but he thinks he is extremely lucky to follow and realize his dream. Sesh's grand dad is Adivi Bapiraju, a great literary figure who had written Himabindu and Gona Ganna Reddy, his songs and poetry has been used for movies and now both the boys Sesh and Sai Kiran are into writing for movies and directing them.

Sesh considers Karma as an addition to his resume and roped in Hollywood actress Jade Tailor to play Padma, his love interest. She was apparently chosen from 300 artists who came for the audition and miraculously mastered the Telugu dialogues within three months. But how did Karma germinate? Sesh met with a massive car accident in Sunnyvale and escaped from the jaws of death. After he regained consciousness and walked out of the hospital to the junk yard he was stunned to see his car completely crushed. The people who lived there for thirty years claimed never to have seen anyone come out alive from such a mishap.

It was then he started believing in the supernatural power and the theory of Karma, that he's here today for all the good deeds he must have done in his past birth. So armed with a degree in a film school, having been exposed to fundamentals of filmmaking and world cinema, he immediately embarked on this ambitious project. He says, "I want to deliver popular entertainment to the masses, not cheap comedy. Whether the subject is good or bad..people should be telling it but I feel I've been successful in showing what our culture teaches us in the form of a super natural thriller with a comment on Kaliyuga and mankind."

What about the story? It is about a medical student Padma who as a child saw her father being murdered by a priest and for reasons which can be tracked to this incident has turned atheist, lives alone and is forlorn, distraught. Her friend Raj attempts to bring her out of the situation but of no avail. She gets to meet Dev who is high on spirituality and her conversations with him, the interactions land her in a dilemma. There is a conflict of ideas between God and science and as Padma starts questioning and understanding Dev, she finds herself being drawn in love with him. But is Padma convinced with Dev's philosophy or will she ever believe in him is the final part of the story.

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Aishwarya Rai Interview

Chit Chat With Aishwarya Rai Interview

With the recently released Robo making waves, Aishwarya Rai talks about what it was like working for the second time with Shankar who directed her for Jeans and now Robo. As for sharing screen space with Superstar Rajinikanth, she says what struck her was his amazing humility. Aishwarya Rai looks forward to Action Replayy and Guzaarish which are releasing back to back

Excerpts from the interview:

You have three major films — Robo, Action Replayy and Guzaarish — releasing back to back.

It was fun for the last two years while the films were being made. For anyone, that's the most exciting time.

You are the only married actress today who has had a consistent career in Bollywood.

I would like say “thank you” but it won't be right to take delight alone in this compliment. There have been many actors who have continued to work after getting married in different decades. In recent times, it had become a preconceived notion that leading ladies would probably not work after marriage but I never paid attention to this even when I was single. I choose to be in films as a professional

With Rajinikanth playing the title role in Robo, do you have a substantial role?

When I work on a film I am not myopic about my role; I see the film in its totality. Of course, my part is important; as an actor I have to be excited about my role

What motivated you to sign on Robo?

First, it was an opportunity to work with Shankar sir and Rajni sir. So when I got an opportunity to work with both of them and on something as technically advanced as Robot, I was more than happy because my dates too could be worked out.

Was it difficult to romance a robo?

I'm kind of spoilt for choices in the film, you will have to see how things correlate and who I romance and who romances me.

What were your thoughts on robots before doing this film?

We have always been subjected to a particular imagery and stereotypical form like the ones shown to us by the toy stores.

Films with special effects have the actors enacting their roles in front of a green screen. Did you find that amusing?

Shankar had to explain lots of things during Jeans.. It was a first for me and it was fascinating. But over a period of time, I have done so many films where we have acted in front of a green screen.

What did you like best about working with Rajinikanth?

I have seen Rajini sir's work, I have read about it, and seen how enthralled his audiences are with what he does. It was amazing to see him do that everyday and do it so simply. He brings a smile to your face. I recognize him as a superstar. But as a person, he is so humble.
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