30th May 2005

Super audio on 5th June
Audio of Nagarjuna's latest film Super would be released on 5th Une 2005. Music rights of this film were grabbed by Maruthi music. Ayesha Takia and Anuksha (Sweety) are playing heroines. Sonu Sood (Ammailu Abbailu villain) is doing a vital role of Nagarjuna's friend in this film. Sandeep Chowta scored music. Nagarjuna produces this high-budget film on Annapurna studios banner in the direction of Puri Jagan. This film is likely to release in the last week of June.

Jyothika in Sri Ramadasu
Jyothika is signed to play to as wife of Sri Ramadasu in Nagarjuna's next film in the direction of K Raghavendra Rao. Incidentally, this film is the 4th film of Jyothika. All the three Telugu films she acted so far - Tagore, Mass and Chandramukhi - went on to become blockbusters. Jyothika expresses her happiness over playing a vital role in Sri Ramadasu. ANR is playing the role of Kabir Das. Konda Krishnam Raju produces this film on Aditya Productions banner.

Super heroine with Sumanth
Anuksha (Sweety) is paired up with Sumanth in his latest film in the direction of Samudra. This film is being made on RS productions banner that produced Subbu with NTR as hero in the past. Srihari is playing a vital role in this film.

28th May 2005

Andarivadu with 9 prints in US
Chiranjeevi's Andarivadu would be the first Telugu film to be released with 9 prints. The earlier highest was 6 prints for Shankardada MBBS and Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana. Gemini Film Circuit that distributed hit films like Shankar Dada MBBS, Mass and Bunny would be distributing Andarivadu in USA. As per the sources of idlebrain.com, Andarivadu would be releasing on 2nd June in India. The USA release is slated for 3rd June 2005. Chiranjeevi is doing two roles as father and son in this film.

Bala Krishna inaugurates Veda school in Guntur
Bala Krishna inaugurated Veda patasala found by veteran actor Dhulipalla in Guntur today morning. Funding for this Veda school was done by Bala Krishna and B Gopal. Bala Krishna who keeps himself away from functions like this has agreed to inaugurate this school because of the noble intention of Dhulipalla. After inauguration, Bala Krishna performed pooja in adjacent Maruthi temple that was constructed by Dhulipalla. Later on Bala Krishna was grandly felicitated by Nandamuri fans from Guntur.

Arjun's film from 11th June
Arjun would be producing and directing a bilingual film in Telugu and Tamil. He would also play main lead. Jagapati Babu would be playing another vital role in this film. Shooting of this film would start on 11th June. This film would be shot extensively in Mumbai and Chennai. Incidentally, this is the first direct film for Jagapati Babu in Tamil.

27th May 2005

Ban on Teja
AP Film Chamber of Commerce issued non-cooperation to Teja for his forthcoming films on the basis of the complaint lodged by producer of Dhairyam for over-budgeting, ill-treatment and certain other issues. Associations of 24 crafts, distributors, exhibitors and other associations related to AP Film Chamber of Commerce have been given letters by Film Chamber requesting not to cooperate for the film that is being directed by Teja. Teja is currently doing a film with Vishnu as hero. This non-cooperation would continue till the producer and Teja solve the issue imicably.

Charmy turns 18
Actress Charmy entered 18 years on 17th of this month. She is one of the most happening heroines in Telugu today. Till a month back, she used to get her payment cheques written on the names of her parents. Now, being a major, she is eligible to take finances in her control. She is currently acting in Anukokunda Oka Roju, Style and Political Rowdy.

Rajnikant in Waqt remake?
As per the unconfirmed sources, Editor Mohan has approached Rajnikant with the remake rights of Hindi blockbuster Waqt starring Amitab Bachchan and Akshay Kumar. Rajnikant is said to have given positive response to the proposal. If this proposal materializes, then Rajnikant and Jayam Ravi (son of Editor Mohan) would be playing the roles of Amitab and Akshay respectively.

25th May 2005

Sunil Dutt is no more
Veteran Bollywood actor and Union Minister for sports Sunil Dutt died of cardiac arrest at his Bandra residence in Mumbai on the morning of 25th May. He was 75. He is survived by his son Sanjay Dutt and two daughters. Funeral of Sunil Dutt was done in Shashtri Nagar crematorium. The Union Government declared a day's national mourning. He was born in Khurd village (now in Pakistan) on 6th June, 1930. He stared his career in Bollywood in 1955 with the film 'Railway Platform'. Mother India film took his career to new heights. He saved actress Nargis from death by fire on the sets of Mother India. They played the roles of mother and son in that film.

NTR Karna rerelease on 27th May
On the eve of introduction of AP Government's new tax system, NTR's Karna (1974) would be released on 27th of this month in selected centers. NTR and Sivaji Ganesan played the roles of Sri Krishna and Karna respectively. Kurukshetra battle in this film was originally shot in Kurukshetra area itself.

Srihari in Sumanth's film
Srihari is playing an important role in Sumanth's new film in the direction of Samudra. Songs recording of this film was started at RP Studio on 25th May. This film is a love story with action backdrop. Ghatikachalam provides story and Kamalakar provides music. RS Movie productions that produced Subbu with NTR as production no. 1 is producing this film.

24th May 2005

Chiranjeevi obtains international driving license
Chiranjeevi went to RTA (Road Transportation Authority) office on Monday (23rd May) to obtain international driving license. Though the employees were on strike, they made sure that the work of Chiranjeevi was completed in 30 minutes. Chiranjeevi is traveling to USA to shoot for Jai Chiranjeeva for 40 days from this month end. Chiranjeevi is very much fond of driving and owns Benz car and Land Cruiser at present.

Anukokunda audio on 31st May
Audio of Just Yellow's latest film Anukokunda Oka Roju would be released on 31st of May. MM Keeravani scored music. This film has aroused much curiosity among the filmgoers as Aithe - Just Yellow's earlier film in the direction of Chandra Sekhar Yeleti got tremendous appreciation from film lovers. Charmy and Sashank play main leads. Just Yellow is releasing this audio on it's own. Audio would be distributed through Aditya Music while Just Yellow retains the copyrights.

Srihari's cameo in Kamal's Magadheera
Srihari who played an important role in this year's first blockbuster NVNV is going to do another cameo in Kamal Hassan's film 'Magadheera'. This film would be directed by Gowtam (Gharshana fame). Jyothika is playing heroine. Raj Varma produces this film. Shooting of this film would start on 25th May in Kurnool and would continue for 10 days. Later on this film would be shot in Vizag and Hollywood. Harris Jayaraj scores music.

Narasimhudu released in Vizag
NTR's Narasimhudu was released in Vizag from 6 pm show on Sunday (on the day when producer Chengala Venkat Rao attempted suicide). The distributors association of Vizag has taken over the reigns of distributing Narasimhudu film. The collections of the all centers Narasimhudu released would be given to producer. The collections of all the centers in which Narasimhudu is going to be released (the small centers) in future would be used to compensate the exhibitors who has given advances to Chengala Venkat Rao. This film had terrific openings in Vizag though it got negative talk.

23rd May 2005

ANR as Kabir Das
ANR would be playing the role of Kabir Das in Nagarjuna's Sri Ramadasu. Jyothika is likely is act as heroine in this film. K Raghavendra Rao directs this film. MM Keeravani composes music. JK Bharavi does the script work. Shooting of this film would start in the next month and would be released in the month of December 2005. Konda Krishnam Raju produces this film on Aditya productions banner.

Dial 6666 for ring tones
A new ring tone portal 6666 is unveiled today for AP mobile phone users. You can download all the ring tones of latest Telugu movies thru this voice-driven ring tone portal. All you have to do is ring 6666 from your mobile phone (Idea, Airtal and Hutch network users) and follow the voice instructions. The rings tones of Chiranjeevi's Andavivadu are also available.

Athadu USA rights by Crown
Crown DVD Inc. acquired international screening and DVD rights of Jayabheri Arts, Mahesh Babu's Athadu also starring Trisha directed by Trivikram Srinivas by paying a fancy amount. The movie has already received tremendous craze among trade circles and high expectation from viewers all over the world. Crown DVD Inc. also acquired the rights of 'Jagapathy' movie (with the co-operation of Supreme Recording Co. Pvt Ltd) starring Jagapathy Babu and Rakshita for USA and Canada screening. Crown DVD which has delivered industry blockbusters like Okkadu,Varsham,Sankranthi and recently Athanokkade will be looking forward for interested exhibitors to screen these movies in their respective cities.Athadu like their earlier movies is going to be a treat for Audiences and will experience a new dimension in Telugu Cinema. Athadu will be hitting USA theaters in the month of July. For trade enquires and screening in your city, please contact Vishnu Mudda @ 713-446-9638 or thru email at [email protected]

20th May 2005

Andaruvadu completes shoot
Shooting of Andarivadu was completed today (20th May). A Gummadi kaya (pumpkin) was broken to note this occasion in Rama Naidu studios today. Audio of this film would be released on 23rd of this month by Supreme music. Devi Sri Prasad scored music. Chiranjeevi is playing two roles in this film as father and son. This film is slated for the release on 1st of June.

Manmadha on 27th May
It is been almost 175 days since Simbu's Manmadhan was released in Tamil Nadu. This film is still running in many theaters. K Vijaya Bhakar Reddy is dubbing this film as Manmadha and releasing in Telugu. Jyothika is playing female lead. Mandira Bedi and Yana Gupta did special appearances in this film. Yuan Shankar Raja provided music. Manmadha would be releasing in AP on 27th of this month.

Gowtam to direct Kamal
Gowtam Menon of Gharshana fame is directing a film with Kamal Hassan as hero. Jyothika is paired up with Kamal in this film. This film would be shot extensively in Kurnool, Vizag and Hollywood. Raj Varma would produce this film on Sri Venkateswara Cine Enterprises banner. Basically, Raj Varma is expected to make a film with Prabhas as hero in the direction of Gowtam Menon. A press meet was also held in this effect. But due to Prabhas's call sheet problems, Gowtam Menon is direction another story with Kamal as hero. Harris Jayaraj provides music. Shooting of this film would be starting in this month end.

18th May 2005

Aparichitudu with 100+ prints
Dubbing rights of Apatichitudu - Shankar's latest film with Vikram as hero - are grabbed by Lakshmi Ganapathi films that release Vikram's Sivaputrudu in Telugu. Producer Subramanyam is planning to release this film in huge scale by more than 100 prints. Audio of this film would be releasing in this month. Aparichitudu is tentatively slated for the release on 10th of June.

Veda paired up with Raja
Actress Veda who made her debut as Archana in Tapana film changed her name for her next film Nenu. After that film, she did a vital role as friend of Trisha in NVNV, which went on to become a super hit. Now she is currently paired up with Raja in Tarun's latest film 'Oka Voorilo' directed by poster designer Ramesh Varma. This film's audio is expected on 27th of this month and film is likely to release in the 2nd week of June.

Experimental film with 3 characters
We all know that 'Mogudu Pellam O Dongodu' (Raja, Shriya and Brahmanandam) is releasing with just 3 characters very soon. Now we have another 3-character film being made with Nagababu, Chandra Mohan and Baladitya. This film is titled as Vamsam. Incidentally there is no female character in this film. Debutant director Madhu Sudhan is directing this film. P Kumara Swamy produces Vamsam

17th May 2005

Narasimhudu with 280 prints
NTR's Narasimhudu would be releasing with around 280 prints all over the world on 20th of this month. There are great expectations on this film as the producer gave a paper advertisement that Narasimhudu would be running for 100 days in 202 centers. As of today, Narasimhudu is releasing on 90 theaters alone in Nizam (this includes 28 theaters from twin cities).

Chiranjeevi in fund raising dinner at LA
Chiranjeevi would be attending a fund raising dinner for Cure a Little Hearts Foundation at Hotel Hilton, Orange County Airport, LA on the night of 18th June. The NRI participants of this dinner would get an opportunity to take Chiranjeevi's autograph and have a photo session with him. Chiranjeevi would be in USA for 40 days from 29th May to participate in the shooting of his next film 'Jai Chiranjeeva'.

Surender to direct Prabhas
It is learnt that Prabhas would star in Surendar's (Athanokkade fame) next venture. This film would be produced by KLN Raju. It would take around 4 months for the script to finalize. Meanwhile, Prabhas would be busy acting in Chatrapati and Pournami.

Sati - Savitri talkie completed
Sriman, Keerthi Chawla and Sadhika are doing main leads in romantic comedy Sati - Savtri. Talkie part of the film is completed. Song picturization is currently going on in Dola-ri-dhani Dhaba. Sriman and Keerthi Chawla are playing husband and wife. Sadhika is doing the role of seductress. Shooting of songs would be completed by 22nd of this film. Producer is planning to release this film in the month of June.

15th May 2005

Narasimhudu 100 days in in 202 centers
Call it the confidence! Chengala Venkat Rao, the producer of NTR's latest film Narasimhudu gave an ad in a local newspaper that this film would be running for 100 days in 202 centers. This film is releasing with huge number prints and high expectations on 20th of this month. Amisha Patel, Sameera Reddy and Arti Agarwal are playing female leads. B Gopal - Chengala Venkat Rao combination is making this film after industry hit Samarasimha Reddy.

Bhumika with Bala Krishna
It is reliably learnt that Bhumika Chawla and Sameera Reddy are as signed to play female lead roles in Bala Krishna's film in the direction of AS Ravi Kumar Chowdary (of Yagnam fame). Mani Sharma would provide music. Shooting of this film would start on 2nd of June 2005. Ambika Krishna produces this film on Ambika Arts banner.

160 working days for Bangaram
Pawan Kalyan's Bangaram was started on 11th May which also falls on Akshaya Trithiya, an auspicious day for buying gold. A few scenes were canned in Begumpet airport and Kachiguda railway station so far. The unit is shooting at Ramoji Film City at present. The next schedule of the film would start in the first week of next month in the border of AP and Tamil Nadu. This film needs different locations; hence the unit would be traveling extensively. AM Ratnam told press that the working days for this film are around 160. AM Ratnam produces this film in the direction of Dharani. Vidya Sagar provides music.

Athadu talkie completed
Talkie part of Mahesh Babu's latest mass film Athadu was completed. Trivikram Srinivas directs this film. Vital scenes of the film were shot in rich house set erected in Jayabheri Enclave. Climax of the film was shot at a set designed by Thota Tharani at Padmalaya studios. A song was recently shot in Calcutta. Shooting of 4 songs is left. Two songs would be picturized on Mahesh Babu and Trisha in Hyderabad from 18th of May. The remaining two songs would be canned in Abroad. Post production work is already started. This film is likely to be released in the last week of June.

14th May 2005

Andarivadu on 1st June
Chiranjeevi's Andarivadu is all set to release on 1st of June 2005. Audio of this film is expected either on 18th or 23rd of this month. Chiranjeevi is playing double role of father and son. Tabu, Rimmi Sen and Rakshita are playing female leads. Kabil Lal (of Taal fame) is handling cinematography. Devi Sri Prasad scores music. Kona Venkat pens dialogues. Allu Arvind is producing this film on Geeta Arts banner in the direction of Seenu Vytla.

Athanokkade in Tamil with Vijay
Telugu film financier Singanamala Ramesh has paid a fancy price (believed to be 65 lakhs) to buy the Tamil remake rights of Kalyan Ram's blockbuster Athanokkade. This film would soon be made in Tamil by Ramesh with Tamil popular star Vijay as hero. Other details are being worked out.

13th May 2005

Andarivadu audio on 18 May
Audio of Chiranjeevi's latest film Andarivadu would be released on 18th of May with the first bunch of 5 lakhs of cassettes by Supreme music. Devi Sri Prasad scored music for this film in which Chiranjeevi is playing dual role. Allu Arvind produces Andarivadu in the direction of Seenu Vytla on Geeta Arts banner.

Top 4 heroes in abroad for summer
It's time to cool off the heals away from the Andhra's scorching summer for top heroes. Chiranjeevi has gone to Switzerland to participate in the songs shooting of Andarivadu. He would be back by 18th of May. Bala Krishna is in Austria to shoot three songs for his PB Arts film with Katrina Kaif and Charmy. Nagarjuna has gone to Mauritius to participate in shooting of couple of songs for his latest film 'Super' in the direction of Puri Jagan. Venkatesh has taken a break for a month and left to states on personal holiday. He will participate in the shooting of his next film after 10th June. The films of Chiranjeevi, Bala Krishna and Nagarjuna would be releasing in a span of 50 days between June and July.

Jaya Sudha awarded with Abhinaya Jyothy
Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam movie fans of New York felicitated actress Jaya Sudha with the title 'Abhinaya Jyothy' on the evening on 7th May 7 pm at the Hindu temple of Flushing, NY. Mr. Mahesh Saladi presented this award to Jayasudha on this momentous occasion. Jaya Sudha came to USA on the invitation of Telugu Association of Delaware.

9th May 2005

Bhadra on 12th May
Release of Ravi Teja's Bhadra is deferred by a day. It is releasing on 12th May in stead of 11th May with 135 prints. Censor of this film was completed today. Meera Jasmine, Deepak, Pradeep Rawat and Subbaraju played other important roles in this film. Devi Sri Prasad provided music. Boyapati Srinu makes his debut as director.

Meera Jasmine as Kamalini
Film Critic KNT Sastri who bagged national award with his debut film as director 'Tiladanam' is going to produce a film titled 'Kamalini' with Meera Jasmine playing the female lead role. Atul Kulakarni would be playing male lead. This film deals with Lambadi tribe that sells kids due to poverty. This film was started a couple of years back with Soundarya as heroine, but the film was shelved because of untimely demise of actress Soundarya in an air crash.

Yuventures bags Bhadra USA rights
Yuventures has bagged the USA exhibition rights of Ravi Teja's latest film 'Bhadra'. This film has Meera Jasmin doing female lead. 'Dil' Raju who produced two consecutive blockbuster hits 'Dil' and 'Arya' has produced this film in the direction of Boyapati Seenu. For trade enquiries contact Ravi 713-240-4249 and Keshav 978-726-2757.

8th May 2005

Athanokkade in USA by CrowdDVD
Released on 7th May, Kalyan Ram Nandamuri's Athanokkade is running with hit talk and housefuls all over. USA rights of this film were bought by CrownDVD. This film would be screened in San Jose and Detroit in the next couple of weeks. For trade enquiries you may contact Soma Kancherla at [email protected] or Vishnu at [email protected].

Narasimhudu on Jr. NTR's birthday
NTR's Narasimhudu is all set for the released on 20th May which happens to be Jr. NTR's birthday. Ravi, who directed Kannada blockbuster Durgi with Mala Sri as heroine - provided story for this film. Paruchuri brothers did the script work. Mani Sharma provides music. B Gopal directed this film. Chengala Venkat Rao produced this film after a gap of 5 years after producing big blockbuster Samarasimha Reddy.

Rama Naidu to direct a film
D Rama Naidu is looking sporting a white French beard these days. He is currently producing Nireekshana film. He would be producing another film in the direction of Boyina Subba Rao in August. Satyanand is doing the script work. D Rama Naidu would be making his debut as director with a film that goes to floors on 14th of December, which happens to be the birthday of his grandson Rana (Master Rama Naidu).

Nireekshana talkie completed
Talkie part of D Rama Naidu's comeback vehicle as producer Nireekshana is completed on 5th of this month. The songs would be canned by the end of this month. D Rama Naidu who got habituated to do guest roles in his films did a role of doctor. Aryan Rajesh and Sridevi are playing main leads. Seetaram (story writer of Surya film) makes his debut as director. Nireekshana would be releasing in the second week of June 2005.

6th May 2005

Charmy with Mohan Babu
Charmy is signed for Political Rowdy to play against Mohan Babu. This film is a remake of Tamil blockbuster Adithadi. Prakash Raj plays a vital role. Yesteryear's heroine Aishwarya (daughter of Lakshmi) is also playing another important role in this film. Adi directes Political Rowdy on Sri Lakshmi Prasanna banner. Shooting of this film is currently in progress.

Neha Oberai in Mestri
Neha Oberai who made her debut in Telugu with Pawan Kalyan's Balu is signed for another film titled Mestri. This film stars Sashikant. KS Nagswara Rao who directed Sashikanth's last film 786 (Khaidi Premakatha) would direct this film. Mestri would go to floors on 9th of this month.

Aparichitudu in the month end
Shankar's latest film 'Aparichitudu' with Vikram and Sada in the main leads is ready for the release. Audio of Tamil version Anyan was released a week back in Tamil Nadu. Harris Jayaraj scored music. Music of Telugu version would release soon. This film is releasing on 20th in Tamil Nadu. Telugu version is expected in the month end.

Other events on 6th May
Ani Piracy Cell meeting
Superhit banner felicitates Brahmanandam

5th May 2005

Teja-Vishnu film to shoot in Germany
The latest Vishnu's film that is being directed by Teja has foreign backdrop. This film would be extensively shot in Germany for 30 days. A new girl Pooja (Mumbai) is making her debut as heroine in this film. RP Patnaik provides music. Chitram Movies present this film. Nallamalupu Bujji produces this film on Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Productions banner.

Athanokkade on 7th May
Nandamuri Kalyan Ram's latest film Athanokkade is all set to release on 7th of May (Saturday). This film introduces Surendar as director. Nandamuri Janaki Ram produces this film on NTR Arts banner. We also have another release on 6th of May. This film is 'Naa Pranam Kante Ekkuva' which is directed by music director Sashi Preetam. This film has Dr. Neeraj and Madhu Shalini playing the main leads.

Bhadra on 11th May
Ravi Teja's latest film Bhadra is releasing on 11th of May. This film introduces Boyapati Srinu as director. Meera Jasmine is paired up with Ravi Teja. Devi Sri Prasad scored music. Arthur Wilson handles camera. Koratala Siva penned dialogues. Dil Raju produces this film on Sri Venkateswara Creations banner.

Avunanna Kadanna in USA
iDream Entertainments is bringing Teja's latest film Avunanna Kadanna to USA. This film sports Uday Kiran and Sada in the main leads. Music scored by RP Patnaik has become very popular. Atluri Purna Chandra Rao produced this film. Avunanna Kadanna would be screened in imc6, Sanjose from 13th May onwards.

Other events on 5th May
Muhurat - That is Pandu (Jagapati Babu)
Muhurat - Srikanth, Sneha, Nikita film

4th May 2005

Bala Krishna in Austria
The unit of PB Arts is currently in Austria to shoot 3 songs. Two songs would be canned on the pair and Bala Krishna and Katrina Kaif. One song would be picturised on Bala Krishna and Charmy. The last schedule of this film was taken place in Ooty where they shot a song and other vital scenes. Mukesh Rushi is playing a vital character in this film. Jayant C Pranji directs this film that is being produced by MRV Prasad on PB Arts banner.

Sneha's 2 films to be launched on 5th
With her sensuous homely performance as Radha in Bapu's Radhagopalam, Sneha has become the latest darling of Telugu film lovers. She is filling the slot of homely heroine up in Telugu films. She has two film launches in Film Nagar on 5th May. One film is opposite Jagapati in Keerthi Creation's film 'That is Pandu' and the other film is Srikanth's film directed by E Satti Babu.

Narasimhudu USA rights for Logan
Logan Creations has bagged the USA exhibition rights of NTR's latest film Narsimhudu. This film has Amisha Patel, Sameera Reddy and Arti Agarwal as heroines. Chengala Venkat Rao who produced industry hit Samarasimha Reddy is producing this film in the direction of B Gopal. You can contact 402-301-4405 and 402-415-3419 numbers for trade enquiries in USA.

Other events on 4th May
Dasari's birthday function
Foundation stone for Chitrapuri

3rd May 2005

Andarivadu songs from 9th
Chiranjeevi's Andarivadu film unit would be traveling abroad on 9th May to shoot a couple of songs. Shooting of this film is completed except for 2 songs. Audio of this film would be releasing in the 2nd week of May. Devi Sri Prasad scored music. Tabu, Rimmi Sen and Rakshita are acting as heroines. Chiranjeevi is acting as father (Govindarajulu) and son (Siddu) in dual roles. This film would be released in the month of June.

Jagapati Babu as Pandu
Jagapati Babu's next film in the direction of Devi Prasad (Leela Mahal Center fame) is titled as 'That is Pandu'. Sneha is paired up with Jagapati Babu. Sayaji Shinde plays villain. Mani Sharma provides music. ML Kumar Chowdary would produce this film on Keerti Creations banner. Shooting of this film would start on 5th of May.

SVR's grandson as hero
Great character artist of yesteryears S V Ranga Rao's grandson is going to start his career as a hero in an up coming film under the direction of Satish. Incidentally grandson's name too is SV Ranga Rao. More details later.

1st May 2005

Andarvadu title confirmed
Allu Arvind confirmed the title of Andarivadu for Geeta Arts Production No. 25 with Chiranjeevi as hero. Tabu and Rimmi Sen play female leads. Seenu Vytla directs this film. Climax of the film is currently being shot in Lingampally Railway station. Chiranjeevi is playing dual roles of father and son. Andarivadu is likely to release in the first week of June 2005.

Tirupachi with Venkatesh?
As per the unconfirmed news, Supergood banner has recently approached Venkatesh to play the lead role in Telugu version of Sankranthi Tamil blockbuster Tirupachi. V Samudra who directed films like Simharasi and Sivaramaraju in Supergood banner in the past is likely to direct this film. Sankranthi - Supergood's latest film with Venkatesh as hero - is likely to collect a share of 20 crores in total run.

Pawan Kalyan in Suresh banner?
As per the latest unconfirmed news, Uday Shankar (of Kalisundam Raa fame) has narrated a story to Pawan Kalyan on behalf of Suresh Productions. This storyline is said to have impressed Pawan Kalyan. Venkatesh also listened to the story line and opined that Pawan Kalyan would suit the role very well. We have to wait and see if this film would materialize or not!

Dharmavarapu as Samskrutika Mandali Chairman
Dharmavarapu Subramanyam is recently nominated for the government post of Chairman of Samkrutika Mandali. He shot to fame with 'Anando Brahma' TV serial. He entered into Telugu film industry with Jayammu Nischayammuraa and acted in more than 300 films so far. He actively worked for Congress Party during the elections period last year.

Sneha again with Srikanth
Actress Sneha is paired up with Srikanth again for a film after 'Radha Gopalam'. This film would be launched on 5th of May. E Sattibabu who directed films like Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa, O Chinnadana and Ottesi Chebutunna in the past with Srikanth as hero would be directing this film as well. Srikanth Deva - son of popular Tamil music director Deva - would provide music. Marudhuri Raja would pen dialogues. VN Reddy and Basava Reddy would produce this film on Victory Art Creations banner.

Sumanth's film details
RS Productions (producers of NTR's Subbu) wuld be producing a film with Sumanth as hero in the direction of V Samudra. Regular shooting of this film would start from 21st May 2005. Tamil hero Sarath Kumar would be playing a vital role in this film. Hari Kumar and Srinivas would produce this film. Genelia is likely to play heroine in this film.