Journalists Angry On Junior NTR

Usually, Junior NTR is known for his cordial relations with fans and colleagues of the industry.
On the other hand, he has always been positive towards the media but this time, it appears that he may have rubbed them on the wrong side. Well, sources from the journalist circles reveal they are very miffed with the ‘kottha pelli koduku’.

It is heard that not all journalists got the wedding invite of NTR. While folks such as Eenadu Ramoji Rao, Andhra Jyothi RK got the invites, buzz is that the regular press meet journalists and cinema heads of various newspapers and magazines were left out.

Even those media people who are in regular touch with the star were reportedly ignored. A senior journalist known to Junior said “Why did NTR do this? I am feeling bad and embarrassed.”
However, for Allu Arjun’s wedding all the cinema heads, many senior journalists got the invite and no one from the media circles were ignored. And a special party was called for all journalists after a while as well. We have to see if Jr NTR carries on any such function in a few days down the line.

The 'Dabangg' star's promoting vegetarianism, following Shahid and other T'towners

Sonu Sood showed off his chiselled bod in 'Dabangg' and now he's gone shirtless in an ad for animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India. A hardcore vegetarian in real life, Sonu features in the ad in low-slung jeans with the tag line - Strong Body. Tender Heart. Go Vegetarian.

"I really thank PETA for making me a part of their family. I think we should bring that kind of awareness to everyone that we have to do something for animals - become vegetarians and do good to this Earth," Sonu, 37, said.

Sonu, who played a villain opposite Salman Khan in last year's superhit 'Dabangg', is the latest to join the list of celebrities like Lara Dutta, Pamela Anderson, Shahid Kapoor, Sir Paul McCartney, R. Madhavan and Anil Kumble who are promoting a vegetarian diet.

Big B’s clashing with Aamir

 

In a clash of titans, Amitabh Bachchan's home production 'Bbuddah-Hoga Terra Baap' is set to release July 1 and Aamir Khan's 'Delhi Belly' will hit the screens on the same day. And Big B is quite excited about it.

"Bbuddah..." is about an old man who feels young, and will see Amitabh, 68, riding a Harley Davidson, while 'Delhi Belly' is about three friends living together in a bachelor pad in the capital.

More than being nervous about the clash, Amitabh is excited that 'Bbuddah...' is releasing before his other film 'Aarakshan'.

"It now seems probable that 'Bbuddah' even though started its shot after the shoot for 'Aarakshan' was over, has finished before. And...now is set to be released before 'Aarakshan' too. 'Bbuddah' on July 1st," Amitabh posted on his blog www.bigb.bigadda.com.

'Aarakshan', a film on caste-based reservations, directed by Prakash Jha, will hit the screens Aug 12 and Big B is looking forward to both releases.

"Two films after a long gap and two very different roles and films. The first a dramatic, fun, film. The latter more intense, topical, and edgy, very sincere and touching, on a topic and subject which many talk of behind closed doors but never outside," he wrote.

The veteran star says he is glad he is able to maintain variety at his age.

"As an actor I feel elated that there is diversity on offer. When you are nearing 70 it does become scarce … the offers. But the challenge that comes by in the offering is immense. There is an opportunity of getting characters to play that may have been not too easy to play when you were younger. Or even if there was an opportunity, the commerce did not allow it."

Manirathnam’s new project called off!

 

Legendary director Manirathnam’s new project, which is a periodic film based on Tamil novel "Ponniyin Selvan". Now the latest news is that Manirathnam completely called off the Project due to the high budget, the estimated budget for this flick was Rs 200 crores.

Mahesh’s The Business Man from July!

 

Prince Mahesh Babu’s new project titled "The Business Man" under the direction of Puri Jagannadh will go on to the sets in the month of July. Earlier the duo worked for the block buster movie Pokiri, which was created many records in Tollywood. After a long gap, now this duo is pairing for a new project "The Business Man". The movie was supposed to start in the month of May, but it has been delayed due to the Employee strike in Tollywood.

Rajini’s ‘Rana’

Eros International, India's largest integrated film studio and Ocher Studios Private Limited, Chennai have joined hands to co-produce Rana to be directed by KS Ravikumar who has in the past directed two super hit films of Rajinikanth – Muthu and Padayappa.

Scheduled to go on floor in March this year, Rana will be a live action magnum opus with Rajini playing triple role and will be released in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu. Music would be done by AR Rahman, Director of Photography would be Ratnavelu, Editing would be done by Antony.

The technical and special effects director will be Soundarya Rajnikanth and Charles Darby, a renowned visual effects luminary and an Emmy award winner will be the visual effects supervisor on the film. The film is scheduled to release in 2012.

Rekha, Deepika Padukone, Vidya Balan playing 3 female leads of the movie against Rajnikanth. Rekha will romace the older Rajnikanth, Deepika Padukone will romance the younger Rajni, and Vidya Balan will play the love interest of the middle-aged Rajni.

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Tapsee getting Much closer to Love

The milky thigh beauty Tapsee created quite a storm with her debut film ‘Jummandi Naadam’ in Telugu and in no time, she ventured out into the Kollywood circuit as well. Now, reports are arriving from Chennai that one of the noted heroes is smitten by her smiles and her beauty. His name is jeeva and he happens to be the co-star with Tapsee in one of their new movies. It is heard from the unit members that Jiiva has been doing his best to impress this north beauty and while she is enjoying the attention, no one knows what is in her heart for him. As usual, sources close to Tapsee said that they are just ‘good friends’ and nothing more…hmmm….

Ileana Snacked huge Remunaration for 3 Idiots..

Ileana has become as the highest paid actress in South India. No other South Indian actress has been paid Rs 1.5 Crores for a Telugu or Tamil film. Although Aishwarya Rai took Rs 6 Crores for Robot , she is not considered as South Indian actress but Bollywood heroine. So Ileana’s rate of Rs 1.5 Crores for the remake of 3 Idiots is the highest amount ever paid to a South Indian actress.

Director Shankar who is impressed with the work of Ileana wanted her to be the heroine for both the versions of 3 Idiots - in Telugu and Tamil. So she demanded Rs 1.5 Crores for both the versions together. So the producers obliged.

This puts her in No.1 slot in South India