Happy Birthday Sadaa!

Beautiful Sadaa is celebrating her birthday today. We wish this wonderful actress a very happy birthday and many more returns of this special day.

Getting introduced to cinema in 2002 through Jayam, Sadaa has achieved so much in such a short time! Ironically, the dialogue which made Sadaa a household name was “Poyaa... Po”, which means “go away”! The elegant manner in which she delivered the dialogue – a hand pointing away from her, head bobbing rhythmically to the tone of her voice – only had the opposite effect; the audience found themselves attracted to her just like the film’s protagonist! And that's it! Sadaa was a celebrity overnight! Every South Indian film industry wanted to claim this actress as its own, which saw this slim and beautiful belle act in a string of movies in all the South Indian languages. Soon, Bollywood – the mecca of all film heroines –  and Sandalwood beckoned!

Ileana to enter fashion business

Telugu actress Ileana is entering   into business of fashion. Her mother, Samira D'Cruz is launching a range of designer line and she named the boutique as ILEANA. The boutique will be inaugurated on Feb 13, 2011 in Inorbit Mall, Madhapur, by home minister Sabita Indra Reddy.

Although Ileana is based in Goa & Mumbai, she quickly rose to fame in Telugu film industry and hence she is launching her boutique here. They are also planning to expand the business but Hyderabad will be their main focus.

Ram Charan to make Aadukalam in Telugu?

Young Tollywood superstar Ram Charan Teja is likely to remake Dhanush-Tapasee team's latest super hit Aadukalam, directed by Vetrimaran. The actor saw the film recently and expressed his interest in the remake. If this happens, Vetrimaran will also direct the Telugu version, it is heard.

Set in the backdrop of Madurai, Aadukalam is about two groups headed by police officer Ratna Sami (Naren) and Pettaikkaaram (Jayabalan), who conduct cock fights (Saaval Sandai) in a remote village. Though Ratna Sami is a dominating figure among cock fighters in terms of money and muscle power and his family has won several trophies in the sport, he has been unable to defeat Pettaikkaaram in 30 years. Comparatively poor, Pettaikkaaram's only wealth is a few roosters and assistants Karuppu (Dhanush) and Dorai (Kishore). Ratna Sami's only ambition in life? To defeat Pettaikkaaram at least once in his lifetime!

Ratna Sami decides to conduct one last tournament to prove his family dominance in cockfighting and emerge as a winner to fulfil his dying mother's dream. While both teams are preparing for the cockfight by choosing the best roosters, Karuppu approaches Pettaikkaaram with his rooster, but his master rejects it and asks him to kill it, saying that it is unfit for the fight. But Karuppu trains it in secret.

On the tournament day, his friend Irene (Tapasee) demands that Karuppu return the money he borrowed from her some time ago. To earn this amount, Karuppu steps into the tournament with his rooster and wins three lakhs! Karuppu's unanticipated success and fame make his master upset and jealous and consequently an enemy! What happens next forms the rest of the plot.

Radikaa Sarathkumar turns 33!

You read it right! The dynamic movie and small screen personality just completed 33 years -- in showbiz! It seems like just yesterday that we laid eyes on the awkward young actress who could barely get her lines out! Look at her now. That young girl feels like another person in another lifetime, a true metamorphosis!

Although her brother (Radharavi) and father (M.R. Radha) were respected actors in the movie biz, Radikaa was a reluctant debutante when she starred in Bharathiraja’s Kizhake Pogum Rayil. This maiden was just 15 during her maiden performance; in spite of her initial apprehension, she continued and bloomed in the field that had found her. From one movie to the next, Radikaa showed radical improvement in terms of performance, hard work and dedication. In a matter of a few years she evolved into an actress to reckon with. With an amazing screen presence and a powerful persona, she is an actress who can intimidate even the most skilled veterans. And she’s not restricted herself to cinema. With a long list of supporting roles in films still coming her way, she is a busy TV actress-producer. Her production house Radaan Media Works has produced several successful serials, including the iconic 'Chitti' and current TV Topper 'Chellame'. Her serials are popular in Tamil Nadu and neighbouring states (dubbed versions). Her media house has even produced a handful of movies, including Sarathkumar’s Jaggubai.

Some memorable Radikaa starrers (in Tamil) include Kizhake Pogum Rayil, Indru Poi Naalai Vaa, Pokkiri Raja, Ranga, Moondru Mugam, Thavani Kanavugal, Paer Sollum Pillai, Irattaivaal Kuruvi, Keladi Kanmani, Kizhakku Seemaiyile, Pavithra, Suryavamsam, Jeans, Roja Kootam.

Her husband Sarathkumar and good friend actor Abbas hosted a surprise party for Radikaa in Chennai, with elite guests like Rajni, Kamal, Sathyaraj, Prabhu, Bhagyaraj, Suriya, Jyotika, Karthi, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Ramya Krishnan and several others. Each person came forward and shared their emotions about their friend, mentor and “Akka” Radikaa. We at Galatta congratulate her and wish her many more successful years in cinema.

Nayantara to quit films after Sri Rama Rajyam?

2010 was favourable to Nayantara as an actress, though it put immense pressure her as an individual, thanks to her relationship with Prabhu Deva!

With the back-to-back success of her almost all films in 2010, everybody thought that she would regain her No. 1 position in the South in 2011, but things are apparently not working out like that!

Sources close to the actress reveal that she has stopped giving dates and is planning to quit films after completing her ongoing Telugu project Sri Rama Rajyam, a mythological film in which she plays Sita.

The buzz is that Prabhu Deva had asked her to quit films after Sri Rama Rajyam, since they are getting married by the year end. A website also quoted the actress as saying: "Prabhu Deva told me not to act in films post marriage. Having thought it through and discussed it with wellwishers, I am absolutely confident it is the right decision for me." So Sri Rama Rajyam is most likely to be her swan song as an actress.

Charmi turns full-time item specialist?

Bollywood model-actress Malaika Arora's sizzling item number 'Munni Badnaam Hui' played a crucial role in determining the success of Salman Khan's Bollywood blockbuster Dabangg, which is now being remade in Telugu as Gabbar Singh by Pawan Kalyan. So the makers of the remake are planning a similar song in the Telugu version too.

The latest buzz is that charming beauty Charmi, who recently did an item song in Ragada, would handle the item number in this film too! Initially, Gabbar Singh's makers approached Malaika Arora herself for the item number, but due to her high fee, they gave up the efforts.

Gabbar Singh is produced by Pawan Kalyan himself under the banner of Creative Works and Harish Shankar is the director. Kajal Aggarwal is the heroine. Srikanth plays Pawan Kalyan's brother, while Krishnam Raju and Jayasudha play his parents. Devi Sri Prasad is scoring the music.

Nagarjuna to show all in Rajanna?

Action King Nagarjuna’s offbeat film Rajanna, directed by S.S. Rajamouli’s father Vijayendra Prasad, is currently progressing in Hyderabad. The unit is currently filming a song in a specially erected set of a village. Sneha is the heroine.

Set in the pre-independence era of Telangana Razakar Movement, the film is based on a true incident. If reports are to be believed, it has some scenes towards the climax in which Nagarjuna appears completely naked!

Touted to be one of the best films in Nagarjuna’s career, Rajanna is produced by Nagarjuna himself under the banner of Annapurna Studios.

Nagavalli completes 50 days

Venkatesh starrer Nagavalli, directed by veteran P. Vasu (Telugu remake of Kannada blockbuster Aapta Rakshaka), has completed 50 days run in 8 direct centres in the state.

Despite negative talks at the time of its release that the film lacked a storyline, Nagavalli did not slip at the box office in the initial weeks only because of Venkatesh's star power!

However, the collection began to suffer from the third week onwards. In general, Nagavalli's collections are fine compared to other releases of the season like Anaganaga O Dheerudu, sources said.

Nitin to endorse Fair and Lovely Max Fairness for Men

Young Tollywood actor Nitin has been roped in as the brand ambassador for Fair and Lovely MAX Fairness for Men in Andhra Pradesh. Incidentally, this is Nitin's first ever endorsement. "I have signed my first ad ever for Fair and Lovely Max Fairness for Men. Super excited," Nitin tweeted on Thursday.

The young actor, who made a promising debut with Teja's Jayam (2002) followed by Dil (2003) and Sye (2004), is going through a tough phase in his career with back-to-back flops, starting from Drona (2009)! But that hasn't stopped him in signing new movies. He is currently busy with Ishq, directed by Bollywood director Vikram Kumar.

'Life Before Wedding' Film releasing on February 18

Director Praveen Sattaru's forthcoming love story Life Before Wedding (LBW), starring newcomers Nishanthi Evani, Chinmayi Ghatrazu, Asif Taj, Rohan Gudlavalleti, Sidhu Jonnalagadda and Abhijith, will grace screens on February 18.

"Life Before Wedding is not just a love story. This is a film based on human relations, discussing the good and bad of love and marriage. It is a healthy entertainer which can be enjoyed by everyone in the family. The Censor Board has passed the film with a U certificate," the director said.

The film is produced by Naveen Sattaru and Deborah Stone. Music is by Anil R.

Nayanatara looks steaming hot in 'Yama Kantri'

Nayanatara and Vijay starrer 'Yama Kantri', the dubbed version of Tamil film 'Villu' is all set to release this month. The audio of this movie was released this week in Telugu.

Devi Sri Prasad composed music for it and actor, choreographer and director Prabhu Deva directed this movie.

Interestingly, Nayanatara looks ultra hot in this film and is even seen in a two piece bikni. It is after Tamil 'Billa' that she is seen in bikni again in this film. Besides, the first look of the film has scenes of her lip lock with Vijay. Nayanatara exposed all her beauty in this film and is supposed to be the USP of the movie. Sources say Nayanatara has given all her money to Prabhudeva to produce films and is now allmost bankrupt which is why she is on a signing spree of movies. She has signed a movie with Balakrishna in Telugu and also a few more films in Tamil to bounce back financially.

The audio of Yamakantri was launched in Hyderabad by Thammreddy Bharadwaja, S V Krishna Reddy, Achireddy, Madhura Sreedhar Reddy and Jayaprakash who is releasing this movie in Telugu.

Akhil clarifies on his debut

Rumours spread in a few gossip websites that Nagarjuna's younger son Akhil is debuting as hero with S S Rajamouli as the director. With this, he was flooded with calls, messages and tweets on twitter with questions enquiring the authenticity of the 'gossip'. Akhil rubbished the rumours and declared that he is not doing any film right now.

Sources tell Indiaglitz that Akhil who is in his 12th standard now, is planning to go to California to pursue his acting course for the next four years. He has already sent his application and is awaiting reply from the universities like University of South California.

Though he is a good cricketer, he was smitten with love for cinema thanks to his family full of actors and hence decided to follow them. He is believed to have told his father that once he is back from US with a degree in acting, theatre and drama, he will debut as a star.

"Guys, I am not doing any movie right now. Wherever you got this news from is false" he tweeted about the gossip on him doing a film with Rajamouli.

Vasthadu Naa Raju Unique promotion

Manchu Vishnu and Taapsee starrer 'Vasthadu Naa Raju' slated to release next week is promoting their film in rather unique way. The film unit released a song 'Kalagane Vela' to be aired in TV channels. Interestingly, the song is not a final cut. It is like a blooper and has shots of mistakes while making the song, choreographing the song, errors and director giving his suggestions.

The song is on air since the past three days and is rather unique and first of its kind in Tollywood. While most of the film makers prefer to release the final cut of the movie, VNR team released the making of the song to be telecast on a regular basis.

The movie's theatrical trailers were out last week with someone else's voice as dubbing for Prakash Raj as the actor was busy. Sources say after a great deal of persuasion, Prakash Raj gave dubbing to this movie and the final print of the film will be ready by Feb 4th.

Vishnu Manchu himself is producing the movie in which Bramhanandam's comedy is believed to be his all time best.

Rana to play in ‘Bobbili Raja’ remake

The script department of Suresh Productions is seriously working on a subject, which would be the remake of ‘Bobbili Raja’ of Venkatesh, which created ripples in the Telugu film industry some two decades ago.

Divya Bharati made her debut as heroine in the original and the film was a big commercial hit those days.

As per indications, Rana Daggupati of ‘Leader’-fame and son of D Suresh Babu is going to play hero in the remake by stepping into the shoes of his maternal uncle Venkatesh.

The earlier film was directed by popular commercial director B Gopal at that time and the film earned stardom to Venkatesh as a mass and commercial hero.

Wait and watch what is in store for Rana in this film now.

Pawan Kalyan flick shoots in Mysore

The latest film of Pawan Kalyan under the direction of Jayant C Paranji and produced by Ganeshbabu on the banner of Parameswara Arts with Trisha in the female lead, and is tentatively titled ‘Lovely’ is presently shooting in Mysore.

The film is the remake of a successful Bollywood film ‘Love Aaj Kal’. The shooting was postponed by a day as the heroine suffered some food-poisoning and wanted a day’s rest.

She resumed to shooting and the film is presently canning some important scenes in and around Mysore.

Nagarjuna fell flat with fans in Kerala

Nagarjuna had recently visited Guruvayur and offered prayers at the famous Guruvayoor temple on last Sunday. As per the tradition, Nagarjuna offered Tulabharam for himself and weighed himself with bananas.

He offered over 77 kg of bananas at the sanctum sanctorum. For some time, nobody noticed Nagarjuna, but some of the movie buffs identified Nagarjuna and flocked him.

Though Nagarjuna did not play in any of the Malayalam movies, he noticed a huge fan following for him in Kerala and was surprised for a few seconds.

He expressed his happiness that he too had some fans in Kerala and told them that he came there to offer prayers to the Lord.

‘Prema Kavali’ may hit screen by Feb end

Post-production works are nearing completion for ‘Prema Kavali’ directed by K Vijayabhaskar and produced by K Achireddy on the banner of Max India Pvt Ltd, with Aadhi, son of Dialogue King Saikumar.

Isha Chawla is the female lead in this film and the movie is said to be an out and out love subject. The makers of the film are making efforts to release the film by the end of February.

The producer says, ‘Aadhi gave a very good performance as a lover boy. We are very happy for introducing a new talent to the Tollywood. We also gave good preference to entertainment and music in this film and the audio which was released into the market is getting a positive response. We wrapped up the canning of two songs in Venice and Dubai recently.’

Anup Rubens scored music for the movie.

Erra Gulabeelu completes post-production works

Post-production works of ‘Erra Gulabeelu’ directed by Gautham Menon and produced by Vallabhaneni Ashok on the banner of Mana Desam Movies were almost completed.

The producer says, ‘The film runs with a subject that deals with a story that occurred in one night. The director brought out the film in an interesting manner and each scene in the film would be very exciting to watch. Especially, the twists in the film will make the audiences sit on the edge of their seats and watch it. Samanta also played very important role in the movie. We are making arrangements to release the film in the second week of February.'

Sameera Reddy, Veera and Karthik are also sharing the screen, while Manoj Paramahamsa is handling the camera. Ranganath Ravee is scoring music.a

Shruthi to pair up with Mahesh Babu

Shruti Haasan, who entered the Tollywood with ‘Anaganaga O Dheerudu’, had reportedly bagged another important offer in the Telugu film industry.

She was reportedly contacted by the maverick director Puri Jagannath for his forthcoming film with Maheshbabu, ‘The Businessman’.

The director offered that he would make the film simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi and the director assured to give her a facelift with his abilities in the Hindi version.

Shruti was also impressed with the storyline of  ‘The Businessman’ and agreed to pair up with Maheshbabu, the Prince of the Telugu cinema.

Rajasekhar completes 25 years in industry

Dr Rajasekhar who is now in his 25th year of acting career is soon to hit the screens with his 'Mahankali'. February 4th being his birthday, he conducted his annual media meet to talk about his career, politics and life in general.His first Telugu film 'Vandemataram' released in 1985.

Jeevita Rajasekhar is directing 'Mahankali which is an action thriller and the actor is seen as a cop yet again.This supercop film will release in this April. Madhurima Banerjee is playing the lead with him in this flick. After this movie, Rajasekhar will play a dual role in 'Arjuna' that will be produced by Mahendra on A A arts banner.The doctor turned actor also signed three movies with Kodi Ramakrishna, K S Nageswara Rao and 'Mitrudu' fame Mahadev as directors which will take off this year.

"I will get as good acclaim for 'Mahankali' as I got for 'Ankusham' years ago. This movie potrays how every bomb blast in the country has a Hyderabadi connection and how Terrorism has spread its tentacles in the city" he said.

Surendar Reddy and Parandham Reddy are jointly producing this film on Anjeri Arts banner.