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Director Krish, who won rave reviews and accolades for his debut film Gamyam, has roped in an unusual cast for his next film titled Vedham. This casting coup will be talked about for a long time and it definitely ushers in a new trend in Tollywood. Krish has roped in Allu Arjun, Anushka and Manoj as lead actors in his next film.

The actors will not do ‘guest appearances’ but ‘lead roles’ in the film. Anushka and Allu Arjun have not been paired opposite each other. They will be doing prime characters along with another hero, Manchu Manoj. This is multi-starrer in the truest sense. The film is to be launched on 7th June.

The movie is being produced by Shobu Yarlagadda and Devineni Prasad under the Arka Media banner. M M Keeravani scores the music to the lyrics of Seetharama Shastry and ES Murthy. Cinematographer, Jnanashekar, who has handled the camera for Housefull is filming it.

Nayanthara next project with tollywood hero Ravi Teja

Nayanthara is a busy bee shuttling between Kerala, Chennai and Hyderabad. She is doing three films simultaneously in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu.

The latest rumour doing the rounds in Tollywood is that, after a dull 2008 she is keen to sign more Telugu films. The actress has agreed to do a film opposite Ravi Teja, her hero of Dubai Seenu.

We contacted Nayan who is shooting in Kerala: “ I have not formally signed on the dotted line but have agreed in principle to do the film. I am happy to do this Boyapati Sreenu film”. The film will be produced by Ganesh Babu.

Tamannaah ultra-looking a glam girl

Tamannaah might be ultra-looking babe but she doesn’t want to show off her skin liberally on screen.

She doesn’t want to be known as glam girl. Tamannaah says she has limitations towards ‘exposing’. “I have lost many roles when I stated my restrictions on overt exposing. But I am not regretting. I know my limitations,” she said.

Tamannah says she doesn’t mind wearing clothes that make her look sensuous. “But no too much of skin show,” she draws the lines.

Konchem Daachesta Konchem Kanuvindu Chesta seems to be her mantra.

SouthIndia Actress Trisha signed in Telugu film with Gopichand

Trisha has signed on the dotted line to be Gopichand's heroine in his new untitled film which will be directed by Siva of Shouryam fame.

The buzz is that, she signed this film for the highest ever salary that she has received so far. She has given bulk dates to the producer and a major portion of the film will be shot in Italy With this Trisha too joins the bandwagon of heroines like Ileana, Nayanthara and Anushka who has crossed the magical eight-digit fee.

When contacted Trisha refused to comment on her salary but says: "I signed this film as it has a great script and my role is very challenging, something that is very interesting".

Tamil hero Sathyaraj plays Gopichand's dad in the movie.

Producers G. Pilla Rao and Bhagavanlu are going to make this movie which is said to be an action entertainer in the line of Gopichand's earlier hits.

Sneha Ullal is the new babe’s of tollywood

Sneha Ullal is the new babe’s of tollywood. Her sexy eyes and hot body is making the tollywood audience go crazy. According, to some sources, she is now the present flavor of Tollywood. She has already bagged the films opposite to Manchu Manoj Kumar and is likely to do a cameo role in Pawan Kalyan’s PULI.

Apart from tollywood, her kollywood chances are also going ripe as she has signed a big banner film in Tamil opposite to Jayam Ravi.

After making her debut through a bollywood film, Sneha was idle for almost two years. Then her latest release Ullasamga –Utshamga happened and now she is a hot star of tollywood.

In a recent success meet of her ‘UU’, sneha disclose that she likes to settle in south Indian film industry and is eager to do only big banner films.

So lets’ hope that she keeps her promise and continues her success career streak in the south Indian film industry.

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In Tollywood Survey - Top 15 heroine Remunerations

1 Ileana 1 crore
2 Trisha 65 lakhs
3 Nayantara 60 lakhs
4 Anushka 45 lakhs
5 Shriya 65 lakhs
6 Genelia 40 lakhs
7 Priyamani 30 lakhs
8 Charmy 40lakhs
9 Mamta Mohan Das 35 Lakhs
10 Bhumika 40 lakhs
11 Meera Jasmine 25 lakhs
12 Kajal Agarwal 20 lakhs
13 Sneha 20-30 lakhs
14 Farzana 10 lakhs
15 Mumaith Khan 35 lakhs

In Tollywood Industry, The remuneration depends upon the kind of the role they play and also the amount of skin show they are willing to exhibit.
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Shankar schedule in Tollywood?

At the time when director Shankar is biting his nails with anxiety with just a couple of weeks is left for the release of Sivaji, rumour mills are working overtime saying that Shankar would soon direct a Telugu movie, with Mahesh Babu in the lead role.

However, circles close to the director said that he had never had the habit of committing his next project before the release of his film. 'After taking a break with his family in an abroad country, Shankar will normally announce his next film,' says a former assistant of Shankar.

Meanwhile, it is also said that preliminary talks are over for the making of Mahesh banu starrer in Shankar's direction and official announcement would come in the middle of July. Will cat come out of the bag? Well, time has to say.

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Tollywood trade union leader Tammareddy Bharadwaja released the music of Missing

Prominent Tollywood trade union leader Tammareddy Bharadwaja released the music of Missing, a new movie starring all debutantes, at Film Chamber. The first Audio CD was given to AP Directors' Association president Sagar. The film is made under the banner of `Sri Sravya Movies` with music by Saketh Sairam. Sunilkumar Reddy is both producer and director. Y. Ravindra Babu is the executive producer.

Tammareddy criticized the current trend of filmmaking among the upcoming producers and directors. "They are coming to the film industry out of craze, but not with passion. This has led to a flop show all the way. Not even 20% of the films are registering success. Only movies with good subject have clicked. `Happy Days` is the best example. He fielded all the new comers. This is certainly a bold step. Likewise, Sunilkumar Reddy, despite facing odds with his previous, chose to make films with different themes. I wish him all the best."

Sagar said: "In the yesteryears I did the movie `Needa Leni Aadadhi` with all new comers. That time, it was considered a big risk. However, due to the powerful subject, the movie became a blockbuster. I wish that our modern day producers and directors will take care of the subject matter in their ventures."

Sunilkumar Reddy said: "`Missing` is the story of three junior doctors. Set in the backdrop of a hospital, one of the girls spots some supernatural things after the failure of a surgery leading to a fatal consequence. Thereafter, one after the other, all the three girls goes missing. What happened later would form the rest of the story. Music director Saketh Sriram has given superb music.”

Venkatesh speaks about the film Thulasi(Tollywood), and comments about opposite actor Nayanthara

Thulasi is all is set for release on October 12. After Lakshmi and Aadavari Matalaku Ardhale Verule, Venkatesh is back, to woo the family audiences of Andhra. Facing a pleasant portrait of Bhagwan Ramana Maharshi in his private room at Ramanaidu Studios, Venkatesh speaks about the film, his career and spiritualism. Excerpts from the chat.

Tell us about Thulasi?
Thulasi is yet another emotional family drama. It has all the ingredients to satisfy my fans. (Smiles) Unlike Lakshmi, Thulasi, will have an extra dose of action and sentiment. The entire movie is shot in an interesting manner with specially conceived sequences. It has high-voltage of action, romance and sentiments. The major highlight of the movie is the music by Devi Sri Prasad, which has already become a chartbuster. All the numbers are situational and will give a pleasant experience to the audience. Choreography and the locations are also special in Thulasi.The editing is very slick.

Why do you prefer titles like Lakshmi and now Thulasi?
Not intentional at all. The title of the film has relevance to the story. I play the role of Tulasi Ram. Moreover, it has sentimental value attached to the sacred Thulasi plant. I think there is nothing wrong or abnormal in this title.

What about the characterization of Tulasi Ram?
Tulasi Ram is a blend of violence and silence. He hails from Palnadu and hence holds a lineage of his own. He falls in love with a girl – call her a mix of modernity and tradition. She is both glamorous and homely. Tulasi is an architect. But the story is about love and other family drama elements. There is also the angle of factionist cult attached to Tulasi.

What kind of sentiments is there in the film?
There is a father-son sentiment and the boy – Athulith has done a wonderful performance. I can repeatedly say that he is cute, wonderful and great. I felt at home working with him. The audience will cry during a few scenes. The relationship will sound realistic and not at all dramatic. This child sentiment can be called the lifeline of the film.

Action, sentiment or romance. Which one you felt more difficult to enact?
I did all the departments with passion. But, it was with the child sentiment that I worked hard and felt the weight on my nerves. Anyways, I liked it most.

Tell us about Nayantara
Going by the story, the heroine should look both glamorous and traditional. I already said that. Nayantara was the right choice. And she has done a great job.

How you felt working with Boyapati?
It was team work. Boyapati worked for my films Pavitra Bandham and Pelli Chesukundam as an assistant director. When he narrated the story, I instantly liked it. He is one technician who could mix commercial element with realism with perfect ease. You will see that in Thulasi.

Why don't you prefer acting in big budget mass films?
I don't really mean it. For me, there is nothing like a budget movie or small budget movie. After all, everybody works for money. I should know what my audiences prefer. If not, it will become a risky proposition. Producers should get back their money (smiles).

They say that you are turning spiritual. Please comment
Yes. I have completely surrendered to God. He will take care of me. I have experienced that God is within us. Most of us are not inviting him into our heart. Once you invite him wholeheartedly, you will experience bliss.

One more hero is coming from your family. How do you feel?
Yes. Rana (son of Suresh Babu) wants to be an actor. He will come at the right time.

Your future projects?
At present I want to take a break.