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Tuesday, 6 May 2014
Mahesh Babu To Visit Gujarat
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Monday, 5 May 2014
Rahul's Wedding Picture
Young hero Rahul Ravindran, who shot to fame with his splashy debut Andala Rakshashi, has tied the knot with his sweetheart- singer Chinmayi Sripaada early Monday. The duo has been seeing each other since June 2013. It was a traditional nuptial knot with close friends, relatives. Rahul and Chinmayi are going to throw a grand reception bash to film fraternity Tomorrow evening. Many celebs including Samantha and Siddharth are expected to attend the do.
Rahul told earlier, "It's her down-to-earth personality that made me fall for her. She treats everyone alike from a director to an office boy. She is a broad-minded and of course, her sweet voice is one of the reasons." Keeping cards close to his chest, Rahul says, "It's me who took it forward after falling for her personality."
Chinmayi Sripada is a prolific playback singer in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil and well-known dubbing-artiste. She has dubbed for the voices of actors like Samantha, Tamanna, Trisha and Sameera Reddy. Her Titli number in Shahrukh Khan's Chennai Express was a chartbuster and got her national recognition.
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Rahul told earlier, "It's her down-to-earth personality that made me fall for her. She treats everyone alike from a director to an office boy. She is a broad-minded and of course, her sweet voice is one of the reasons." Keeping cards close to his chest, Rahul says, "It's me who took it forward after falling for her personality."
Chinmayi Sripada is a prolific playback singer in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil and well-known dubbing-artiste. She has dubbed for the voices of actors like Samantha, Tamanna, Trisha and Sameera Reddy. Her Titli number in Shahrukh Khan's Chennai Express was a chartbuster and got her national recognition.
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Before I die, I want to see this happen: Pawan
In his blistering attack against Jagan Mohan Reddy, Pawan said, "Even before becoming CM, Jagan has amassed crores of rupees, looted public properties and grabbed acres of land. If he becomes CM, nothing will remain for people. He may resort to physical attacks against his rivals, opponents. He will have power, money, everything to threaten common man. People will suffer more if Jagan comes to Power. Jagan has no right to be CM of Seemandhra as he himself is a total failure when it comes to safeguarding Seemandhra people residing in Hyderabad. I didn't like his party's ideology as its sole aim is to come to power and they would do anything for it."
Pawan Kalyan didn't spare late CM Rajasekhar Reddy too. "Rajasekhar Reddy was the root cause for all problems including Telangana tangle. People of Telangana felt oppressed and looted during his tenure. All the consequences and sub consequences are because of Rajasekhar Reddy, Jagan either directly or indirectly." Pawan made it clear that Telangana is formed because of Jagan's power-hunger politics. He added that Sonia has given T-state keeping it would bank on Jagan's party in Seemandhra and they had a deal and that's why Jagan came out of jail. Pawan listed out the names of TDP candidates in Anantapur and asked people to vote for them.
Overall, Pawan's point-blank speech got thunderous response from public and it is buzzed that these crowds will certainly turn into votes. Unarguably, Pawan's magic is going to work in large way in Seemandhra and likely to play spoilsport for Jagan Reddy's wicked power politics. Let's wait and watch.
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Sunday, 4 May 2014
Pawan's Shocker: Vote for TDP & Make me ACT!
Addressing a huge gathering on Sunday, Pawan Kalyan shared: "If you vote for TDP-BJP alliance, I will continue acting as your future will be in a safe hands. Or else, I will have to stop films to fight against the evil forces if YSR Congress forms the government by any chance."
What's more shocking is that Pawan Kalyan revealed he had once even thought of leaving the country as he was disturbed by the way public money has been robbed, but finally decided to fight against the corruption.
The actor-turned-politician also expressed the fear of resurface of Naxalism if YS Jagan is voted to power in the new state. He pointed out that natural resources were looted during YSR's regime and thousands of people became landless because of the robbery in the name of SEZs. Pawan claimed to be scared of the fact that these people who lost their lands might join Naxal movement if YSRC comes to power.
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Friday, 2 May 2014
Trade Report: Anamika, Kotha Janta, Race Gurram
2. After disastrous "Gouravam", Allu Sirish gets a breather as he received positive response for his performance in "kotha Janta" but film hasn't opened big, despite director Maruthi. The new-age love story opened to 40 lakh all over the state and it could pick up, riding on good reviews and mouth-talk and we have to wait and see, before declaring that Sirish has arrived or not, since his sibling film "Race Guram" is still rocking the box office.
3. "Race Gurram", It is doing good business, despite new releases and crossed 13 crore mark in Nizam and doing well in major centers in other places in Andhra and managed to cross 41-crores net collections and still counting.
4. Nara Rohit's surprise package "Prathinidhi" is doing well comparatively with Chandama Kathalu. The film is doing well in B and C centres. Given that this is election season, the film struck a chord with a section of people. Prathinidhi's success is expected to put Nara Rohit back on track.
5. Unfortunately, path-breaking film "Chandamam Kathalu", is yet to pick up and director Pravin Sattaru would be disappointed with such lukewarm collections, since his earlier film "Routine Love Story" had comparatively better openings.
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Kotha Janta Movie Review and Rating
Rating:2.75/5
Cast: Allu Sirish , Regina , Saptagiri , Madhurima and others
Directed by : Maruthi
Produced by : Bunny Vass
Banner :Geetha Arts
Music by : JB
Release Date : 2014-05-01
Kotha Janta Movie Review
Maruthi who has delivered three hits in a row has become a brand among the business circles. Allu Sirish who failed to impress with debut film tried his hand at romantic comedy and played safe by having Maruthi on board. Let's see if Maruthi delivered the punch that Sirish was hoping for.
What is it about?
Sirish (Allu Sirish) is a selfish guy who doesn't care about others. Suvarna (Regina) is also similar type of character. Both of them work together for a TV channel and hosts a show called Kotha Janta where they conduct live marriages for controversial couples. They get an offer to join another TV channel, but Suvarna rejects the offer. Sirish fakes love to make her accept the offer. Suvarna takes him seriously, but Sirish remains to be selfish that causes tension in their relation.
Performances:
Allu Sirish:
Allu Sirish was stiff in Gouravam. Here he got the role of a typical youth and that made it easy for him. However he is still struggling to give right expressions. His body language lacks confidence. He doesn't have any special skills in dances or fights. Sirish will have to work hard to make an impression as an actor.
Regina:
Regina is very good. She is one of the positive aspects of this film. She is equally good in bubbly as well as pathos scenes.
Others:
Saptagiri stole the show whenever he is on screen. His lengthy comedy scene in the first half brought the house down. Posani Krishna Murali will entertain masses. Other guys who played the friend characters of Sirish are okay. Rohini and Rao Ramesh made their presence felt. Madhurima sizzled in an item song.
Technicalities:
Direction:
Maruthi did his best to keep the film clean. His efforts to come out of that 'Boothu director' image are evident. One would expect more fun and comedy in Maruthi's film. Kotha Janta doesn't offer hilarious comedy except for few laughs here and there. This is a routine romantic entertainer with 'Selfishness' as the theme. Maruthi did a neat job on the whole.
Music:
Music is decent. Popular item song 'Atu Amalapuram' is used to good effect. Rest of the songs are okay. Nothing to rave or whine about background score.
Others:
Editing is alright. Cinematography is up to the mark. Dialogues are okay. Production values are good.
Thumbs Up:
Saptagiri's comedy
Thumbs Down:
Predictable Screenplay
Analysis:
Kotha Janta is a formulaic romantic entertainer that checks all the boxes of the genre. We have seen many romantic comedies that are based on the egos of the lead characters. In this film Maruthi focused on the selfishness in humans. What happens if a girl falls in love with selfish guy? This is the basic idea of Kotha Janta.
There is some freshness in it. We expect the film to offer fresh entertainment and romance. But Maruthi played it safe by taking the beaten track. This makes the romance in the film uninteresting and the director had to fall back on comedy to make it watchable. There are some good scenes in the first half during the first half hour. Later the film takes the routine path and turns predictable.
Second half is not as impressive as the first half. There is hardly any chemistry between Sirish and Regina. Kotha Janta is just a time pass flick with routine romance and few laughs. Maruthi sticking to the formula might help the film on the commercial front. Those who expect a brand new love story will be left disappointed. Sirish may breathe easy as this film will not be ruled out completely like his debut film. But he will have to put in lot of efforts if he wants to achieve at least half of what his brother achieved till now.
Verdict: Nothing NEW!
What is it about?
Sirish (Allu Sirish) is a selfish guy who doesn't care about others. Suvarna (Regina) is also similar type of character. Both of them work together for a TV channel and hosts a show called Kotha Janta where they conduct live marriages for controversial couples. They get an offer to join another TV channel, but Suvarna rejects the offer. Sirish fakes love to make her accept the offer. Suvarna takes him seriously, but Sirish remains to be selfish that causes tension in their relation.
Performances:
Allu Sirish:
Allu Sirish was stiff in Gouravam. Here he got the role of a typical youth and that made it easy for him. However he is still struggling to give right expressions. His body language lacks confidence. He doesn't have any special skills in dances or fights. Sirish will have to work hard to make an impression as an actor.
Regina:
Regina is very good. She is one of the positive aspects of this film. She is equally good in bubbly as well as pathos scenes.
Others:
Saptagiri stole the show whenever he is on screen. His lengthy comedy scene in the first half brought the house down. Posani Krishna Murali will entertain masses. Other guys who played the friend characters of Sirish are okay. Rohini and Rao Ramesh made their presence felt. Madhurima sizzled in an item song.
Technicalities:
Direction:
Maruthi did his best to keep the film clean. His efforts to come out of that 'Boothu director' image are evident. One would expect more fun and comedy in Maruthi's film. Kotha Janta doesn't offer hilarious comedy except for few laughs here and there. This is a routine romantic entertainer with 'Selfishness' as the theme. Maruthi did a neat job on the whole.
Music:
Music is decent. Popular item song 'Atu Amalapuram' is used to good effect. Rest of the songs are okay. Nothing to rave or whine about background score.
Others:
Editing is alright. Cinematography is up to the mark. Dialogues are okay. Production values are good.
Thumbs Up:
Saptagiri's comedy
Thumbs Down:
Predictable Screenplay
Analysis:
Kotha Janta is a formulaic romantic entertainer that checks all the boxes of the genre. We have seen many romantic comedies that are based on the egos of the lead characters. In this film Maruthi focused on the selfishness in humans. What happens if a girl falls in love with selfish guy? This is the basic idea of Kotha Janta.
There is some freshness in it. We expect the film to offer fresh entertainment and romance. But Maruthi played it safe by taking the beaten track. This makes the romance in the film uninteresting and the director had to fall back on comedy to make it watchable. There are some good scenes in the first half during the first half hour. Later the film takes the routine path and turns predictable.
Second half is not as impressive as the first half. There is hardly any chemistry between Sirish and Regina. Kotha Janta is just a time pass flick with routine romance and few laughs. Maruthi sticking to the formula might help the film on the commercial front. Those who expect a brand new love story will be left disappointed. Sirish may breathe easy as this film will not be ruled out completely like his debut film. But he will have to put in lot of efforts if he wants to achieve at least half of what his brother achieved till now.
Verdict: Nothing NEW!
Thursday, 1 May 2014
Anamika Movie Review and Rating
Anamika Movie Rating
Rating:2.5/5
Cast: Nayantara , Harshvardhan Rane , Vaibhav
Directed by : Sekhar Kammula
Produced by : Endemol India
Banner :Viacom Motion Pictures
Music by : MM Keeravani
Release Date : 2014-05-01
Anamika Movie Review
Anamika: Logic 'Missing'
Ever since director Sekhar Kammula announced that he would be remaking Kahaani down the South (in Telugu and Tamil), there has been much curiosity around the project. With Nayantara being roped in to reprise Vidya Balan's role, the expectations have got bigger. Despite many delays in the shooting and none other than Nayan shunning promotions, Sekhar Kammula managed to keep the hype alive. Let's check out our take on it.
Synopsis:
Anamika (Nayantara) arrives to Hyderabad in search of her loving-husband Ajay Sastri, a techie, who has been missing for a week after he came down to Hyderabad from U.S on work. Nayan files a missing complaint in local police station and desperately tries to find his location. The emphasis is on: Who is Ajay Sastri? Does he exist outside Anaamika's head? Is he alive? Did he ditch Anaamika? Or Who abducted him? Why did they do so?
Performances:
Nayantara as Anaamika done a fair job in the film. She easily slipped into the character and carries the film on her shoulders. It's Nayan's show all the way. She sheds her tears, emotes well and keep you hooked to the film. Despite less screen presence, Harshvardhan scores with his brief role as terrorist. The whole film is all about him (Ajay Sastri) who only makes his presence in the climax. Vaibhav (Saradhi) is okay as Good Samaritan cop but it is his characterization in the film that disconnects one. Anaamika in the film often calls Saradhi, cop, by his name without much respect as if she knows him very well. Irony is the cop who works 24/7 for solving one 'missing' case calls her Anaamika garu!!
Technical aspects:
Sekhar Kammula, who is struggling to return to glory, has chosen a remake. Unlike the original film Kahaani, Anaamika is neither taut nor delicious thriller. Blame the writer-director Sekhar Kammula for failing to adapt well. Lazy scripting is conspicuous. Inexplicable points in story, inert and boilerplate direction, sluggish narration mar the film. Sekhar, who is revered and regarded as intellectual filmmaker, too take too many cinematic liberties in narrating a thriller. Yet he throws many social challenges that a common woman is going through in society. All these aspects make Anaamika a Saada Film (any regular film).
Keeravani's background music is intense, gripping. Vijay C. Kumar's cinematography needs special mention. Editing is good. Marthand K. Venkatesh, who failed to act in the first half, realized it by the time film reached to the second part and counterbalances it.
Thumbs Up:
1. Nayantara
2. Story
3. Background score
4. Interval bang
5. Pre-climax
6. Second half
Thumbs Down:
1. Umpteen loop holes
2. Defies logic
3. First half
4. Inexplicable points
5. Climax
6. Inert, boilerplate direction
Analysis:
The film begins with a terror blast in Lumbini Park and swiftly switches into the life of Anaamika (Nayantara) and her 'missing' hubby Ajay Sastri (Harshvardhan). The film runs at snail pace in the first part and bores you at times. Interval bang raises curiosity and stay you connected. It is one's trust on Sekhar Kammula that holds you to watch the second half. Living up to expectations, Sekhar manages to compensate the loss he has done in first half with the second half. Yet there are many inexplicable points (like why didn't terrorists or Home Minister try for the hard disk right from the beginning, Home Minister Naresh's relation with blasts, How could he close the every crucial, sensational case, including C.I's murder, without solving? Why Saradhi has so much soft-corner on Anaamika, How come dreadful terrorists fail to differentiate between right hard disk and a dummy one, How come international and notorious terrorist chief simply gets killed) loop holes in the script that baffle you with many unanswered questions. And this list goes on and on and on. This is what keep you off the track.
Nayantara tries hard to save the film and yes, she is partly successful. Pre-climax portions are good. Despite missing some logic, the film is a one-time watch. The film might connect to people who haven't watched original Kahaani.
Verdict: Seedha Saadha Kahaani (Normal Story)
Ever since director Sekhar Kammula announced that he would be remaking Kahaani down the South (in Telugu and Tamil), there has been much curiosity around the project. With Nayantara being roped in to reprise Vidya Balan's role, the expectations have got bigger. Despite many delays in the shooting and none other than Nayan shunning promotions, Sekhar Kammula managed to keep the hype alive. Let's check out our take on it.
Synopsis:
Anamika (Nayantara) arrives to Hyderabad in search of her loving-husband Ajay Sastri, a techie, who has been missing for a week after he came down to Hyderabad from U.S on work. Nayan files a missing complaint in local police station and desperately tries to find his location. The emphasis is on: Who is Ajay Sastri? Does he exist outside Anaamika's head? Is he alive? Did he ditch Anaamika? Or Who abducted him? Why did they do so?
Performances:
Nayantara as Anaamika done a fair job in the film. She easily slipped into the character and carries the film on her shoulders. It's Nayan's show all the way. She sheds her tears, emotes well and keep you hooked to the film. Despite less screen presence, Harshvardhan scores with his brief role as terrorist. The whole film is all about him (Ajay Sastri) who only makes his presence in the climax. Vaibhav (Saradhi) is okay as Good Samaritan cop but it is his characterization in the film that disconnects one. Anaamika in the film often calls Saradhi, cop, by his name without much respect as if she knows him very well. Irony is the cop who works 24/7 for solving one 'missing' case calls her Anaamika garu!!
Technical aspects:
Sekhar Kammula, who is struggling to return to glory, has chosen a remake. Unlike the original film Kahaani, Anaamika is neither taut nor delicious thriller. Blame the writer-director Sekhar Kammula for failing to adapt well. Lazy scripting is conspicuous. Inexplicable points in story, inert and boilerplate direction, sluggish narration mar the film. Sekhar, who is revered and regarded as intellectual filmmaker, too take too many cinematic liberties in narrating a thriller. Yet he throws many social challenges that a common woman is going through in society. All these aspects make Anaamika a Saada Film (any regular film).
Keeravani's background music is intense, gripping. Vijay C. Kumar's cinematography needs special mention. Editing is good. Marthand K. Venkatesh, who failed to act in the first half, realized it by the time film reached to the second part and counterbalances it.
Thumbs Up:
1. Nayantara
2. Story
3. Background score
4. Interval bang
5. Pre-climax
6. Second half
Thumbs Down:
1. Umpteen loop holes
2. Defies logic
3. First half
4. Inexplicable points
5. Climax
6. Inert, boilerplate direction
Analysis:
The film begins with a terror blast in Lumbini Park and swiftly switches into the life of Anaamika (Nayantara) and her 'missing' hubby Ajay Sastri (Harshvardhan). The film runs at snail pace in the first part and bores you at times. Interval bang raises curiosity and stay you connected. It is one's trust on Sekhar Kammula that holds you to watch the second half. Living up to expectations, Sekhar manages to compensate the loss he has done in first half with the second half. Yet there are many inexplicable points (like why didn't terrorists or Home Minister try for the hard disk right from the beginning, Home Minister Naresh's relation with blasts, How could he close the every crucial, sensational case, including C.I's murder, without solving? Why Saradhi has so much soft-corner on Anaamika, How come dreadful terrorists fail to differentiate between right hard disk and a dummy one, How come international and notorious terrorist chief simply gets killed) loop holes in the script that baffle you with many unanswered questions. And this list goes on and on and on. This is what keep you off the track.
Nayantara tries hard to save the film and yes, she is partly successful. Pre-climax portions are good. Despite missing some logic, the film is a one-time watch. The film might connect to people who haven't watched original Kahaani.
Verdict: Seedha Saadha Kahaani (Normal Story)
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