Devotional tinge to socio-fantasy
After essaying the role of a pontif in Shirdi Sai, seasoned star Nagarjuna returns as a raging atheist in Damarukam. He plays the street-smart Mallikarjuna with ease and is convincing when he transforms into a larger-than-life saviour of the world.
A pacy thriller
The plot is familiar with the hero bursting terrorist activities, however, the method adopted by the hero to decimate underground sleeper cells gives the film a definite edge.
Nagarjuna wants to play safe
He may have agreed to play Sai Baba and Dawood Ibrahim, but Nagarjuna has reportedly refused to portray a former Indian president on screen. Sources reveal the star was asked to play Fakruddin Ali Ahmed (the President from 1974 to 1977) in an upcoming Hindi-English film on the life of the late Sanjay Gandhi.
Sana pockets Rs 70 lakh from Bigg Boss
Apart from being the first south Indian actress to step into the Bigg Boss house on October 7, diva Sana Khan, seen in Telugu films, Kathi and Mr. Nookayya, has reportedly been paid `70 lakhs for her 14-week stay with 19-odd celebrities.
Unbelievable heroics (Telugu)
Gen X star Prabhas, who tasted success as a lover boy in Darling and Mr Perfect, is on action mode this time in Rebel. However, repulsive and gory action sequences could put paid to his plans to score a hat-trick of hits.
It’s time to bring home an Oscar
Although Indian films haven’t fared too well at the Oscars, each year our filmmakers hope for that elusive nomination in the Best Foreign Language film category at the prestigious Academy Awards.
Rahman’s first 3D musical
Rahamania will be the ace composer’s first 3D show in the country. After honouring 11 musicians in the Swara Veda Music Concert on 11.11.11, NTR Memorial Trust is going to up the ante this year with the spectacular 3D music show, “Rahamania”, by A.R. Rahman and his 96-member troupe on 1.12.12.
Arjun’s comedy is the saving grace
After playing a brooding warrior in Badrinath, Gen X star Allu Arjun carries the light-hearted entertainer on his heavy shoulders with an energetic and lively performance as a good-for-nothin
CM promises to slash VAT
“No one can predict winners in films and politics,” said Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy at the state Nandi Awards function at the Lalitha Kala Thoranamon on Friday. “In both, films and elections
Best Telugu Films Of 2011
Jai Bolo Telangana
Director Shankar tactfully exploits the separate statehood movement in Andhra Pradesh and showcases the struggles of the downtrodden in the Telangana region.
Jai Bolo Telangana squarely puts the blame on politicians for deferring the “bifurcation” but hints at a brotherly separation. Balladeer gaddar and few other revolutionary songs pump up
emotions and make up for the few lapses in the script.