Bollywood superstar and IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner Shahrukh Khan could face a life ban from entering the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai after he got into a heated argument with security personnels and Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) officials. Shahrukh, who wasn't present at the stadium during Kolkata-Mumbai match, came to the venue after the post-match presentation ceremony with around 40 kids. When the security objected, he lost his cool and started abusing the BCCI, MCA and Stadium staff. "F**k you BCCI, MCA and the Security," shouted angry SRK. MCA officials had already filed a complaint
you BCCI, MCA and the Security," shouted angry SRK. MCA officials had already filed a complaint against Shahrukh at the Marine Drive police station. They are also planning to lodge an official complaint to the BCCI seeking the life ban of Star from entering the Stadium. In the past, SRK was in bad books for allegedly smoking in public places. Now, the latest controversy will do no good for him. Handling the fame is not that easy.
Some sexy starlets are finding no place absurd to shed their hot clothes. One of our sizzling sirens is recently heard doing that in a Photo Studio. This slender beauty is habituated to photo-shoots for every silly occasion that happens in her life. Though she is unsuccessful as an actress, she is more popular for ribbon cuttings and stage dances. According to grapevine, this sexy siren moves semi-nude during the gaps of those shoots. They say that there is nothing wrong in that as most of the models and heroines behave the same way. Off course, going semi during dress changes and shoots is okay, but doing that while taking lunch and having snacks is something we should hould think of. Industry is abuzz that she lures the photographer and his associates into a trans state with her toned curves to get the job done. We all know how come that photo-shoot will help her bagging projects. So, keep shooting
HYDERABAD: An illegal kidney racket involving a nephrologist of a government hospital in the city was busted on Sunday with the arrest of two agents who lured a private employee from Medak to sell away his kidneys. According to police, the agents collect details of patients who are in need of kidney transplantation from various hospitals and strike a deal with them. They contact poor people who are in need of urgent money and lure them into a deal. Two such agents, Rajendra Prasad of Khairatabad in the city and Venkata Srinivas of Addanki in Prakasam district, were caught by the police with the help of a journalist of a TV channel which conducted a sting operation. Approached by decoy police for a kidney, the agents zeroed in on a man from Dubbaka in Medak district and offered him Rs 5 lakh if he donated his kidney. In need of money, the man agreed to be the donor. According to Punjagutta police sub-inspector K Ravi Kumar, the agents take prospective donors to the nephrologist, Dr Ramesh Chada, who works at a government hospital and also at Indu Super Specialty Hospital at Karkhana. `After the doctor gives a certificate that the person can become a donor, transplantation surgery is performed,'' the SI said. On Sunday, when the decoy police approached the doctor in his chambers, he recognised the journalist and, denying his involvement, rushed out of the hospital. Two of his assistants, PS Praveen and Prasanth, who are also allegedly working as agents, also fled the hospital. The two arrested agents had been luring donors with money for the past six months. The transplantation surgeries are being performed at a corporate hospital in the city, police said. Cases under AP Human Organs Transplantation Act, 1995 and Sec 420 of IPC were registered against racketeers and a hunt is on to nab other accused, the SI said.
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Hyderabad: Ravi Teja and Taapsee's upcoming movie 'Daruvu' is almost in final stage of post-production works. Earlier makers planned to release movie on May 18, but now the latest news is that it has been postponed to May 24. Sources say that as Pawan Kalyan's 'Gabbar Singh' released this week, producers want a gap of at least two weeks for their movie. Ravi Teja plays a multi-dimensional character in this movie while Tapsee is the female lead. Brahmanandam, Sayaji Shinde, Raghu Babu, Avinash, Sushanth Singh, Sana, Dharmavarapu, Vennela Kishore, Prabhu etc are playing other roles in the movie. 'Daruvu' is written and directed by Shiva. Vijay Anthony is composing music for the film. The film has dialogues by Ramesh Gopi and Anil Ravipudi. Editing is by Gautham Raju. Lyrics are by Bhaskarabhatla, Suddala Ashok Teja and Ramajogaiah Sastry. Burugupalli Sivaramakrishna is producing the movie
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Latest news from tollywood Team:HYD:Actress Amala Paul, the hot catch of the season, is going the way she loves and is known for. The Malayalam beauty who made a mark herself with 'Prema Khaidhi', an offbeat film, is turning out to be choosy with her projects. The actress was reportedly offered 'Saar Vaastharu', a Ravi Teja and Ashwini Dutt combo film, but she had to opt out of the film citing date issues. She had allocated 20 days of outdoor shoot for Ram Charan and Vinayak picture starting from May 17 hence she had to make way for the 'Saar Vaastharu' that is scheduled to start shortly. It sees Trisha as the main lead. Meanwhile rumours are rife that the 'Love Failure' star couldn't allocate dates to 'Saar Vaastharu' to concentrate on Samuthirakani's Telugu-Tamil bilingual in which she will paired alongside Nani and Jayam Ravi. It will go to floors in June. The sultry siren who is in Kochi shooting for director Joshey's 'Run Baby Run' is also tipped to be the main lead for a big project. However, the actress is refusing to divulge any details.
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Latest news from the Tollywood Team: HYDERABAD: Under cloud for his alleged links with arrested gangster Bhanu Kiran, Telugu film producer C Kalyan has claimed that he ''hardly knows'' Bhanu. ''I knew him through the making of the movie Rakta Charitra. We have hardly met a few times. All the allegations against me are baseless,'' he told reporters here on Tuesday. Coming down heavily on his co-producer Natti Kumar who had alleged that Kalyan and Bhanu were involved in settling land disputes, Kalyan alleged that all the assets owned by Natti were illegal. 'Natti has been cheating Telugu film artistes and producers for a long time. A CBI enquiry should be ordered to probe his deals,' he said. Asked about the allegations made by Natti, Kalyan said that it was ''part of a big conspiracy. 'Kalyan wondered why Natti did not reveal facts to the bigwigs of the Telugu film industry if he (Kalyan) indeed had a close association with Bhanu. 'Natti said that he would provide evidence of my association with Bhanu within three days. But now 10 days have passed. Where is the evidence ?' he asked.
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"Satyamev Jayate", the much-talked about TV show of Bollywood star Aamir Khan, in its launch episode was viewed by 90 million people and was the highest rated show with 4.1 television rating (TVR), according to Television Audience Measurement (TAM) data. The first episode, which talked about female foeticide, reached out to 2.67 crore viewers, reported TAM. This, extrapolated to an all India (including urban and rural viewers) reach with Indian Readership Survey (IRS), means that over 90 million viewers tuned in to watch the episode. "Satyamev Jayate" recorded a 4.1 TVR (TAM, All India that includes viewers over four years old) debuting ahead of "Kaun Banega Crorepati 5", which registered a 3.5 TVR in 2011. The data covered the entire Indian market, including cable and terrestrial homes, where only DD is beamed. The first episode of "Satyamev Jayate" was aired May 6 in eight languages on nine channels, including seven STAR TV network channels, ETV Telugu and national broadcaster DD1. The show has seen huge positive sentiment across viewers. It has generated much buzz on internet with "Satyamev Jayate" recording more popularity than its host Aamir on search engine Google India. It also trended on Twitter, occupying the top five slots out of 10. The show airs every Sunday at 11 a.m.
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CBI arrests Matrix Prasad in Jagan assets case HYDERABAD: The moves against Jagan Mohan Reddy were put into high gear Tuesday with leading industrialist Nimmagadda Prasad , popular known as Matrix Prasad, being arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation Tuesday. Indian Railway Service (IRS) officer K V Brahmananda Reddy was also arrested along with Prasad, who had been named as accused no. 12 in the alleged illegal assets case of the Kadapa MP. Over the last few months, the CBI had been summoning Prasad for questioning and his arrest had been imminent, sources said. On Tuesday too, the CBI sleuths summoned both of them to the Dilkusha guest house and later announced their arrest. Both of them have been arrested on charges of criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, criminal misconduct and various other sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Prasad allegedly invested about `500 crore in Jagan Mohan Reddy's companies. Further, many of the promoters in the companies floated by Jagan and Prasad are said to be the same. Prasad is the promoter of M/s Vanpic Projects Private Limited to which more than 15,000 acres of land was allotted in Prakasam district by the then Y S Rajasekhara Reddy government, allegedly in violation of norms. Further, several concessions were extended to Vanpic under the Stamps and Registration Act.
It is learn that the Rajya Sabha MP V Hanumantha Rao on Tuesday complained that he was receiving threatening calls from YSR Congress party president Jagan Mohan Reddy. Addressing an election meeting at Draksharamam in Ramachandrapuram assembly constituency in East Godavari district, Hanumantha Rao said that he has already lodged a complaint with the police over the threatening call. Stating that the caller has been identified as Subbarayudu from the USA, he said that the caller has warned him of serious consequences if he raises corruption issue of Jagan Mohan Reddy. However, VHR said that he would not cow down to such threats and continue his campaign in the by-elections. He appealed to the Election Commission of India to take steps to remove the picture of former chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on Sakshi newspaper and TV channel as it violates Model Code of Conduct. He also urged Election commission to look into paid articles being carried out by Sakshi newspaper in favour of YSR Congress candidates. Hanumantha Rao wondered about Jagan Mohan Reddy's promise of bringing 'Rama Rajyam' in the State. He said such promises by an individual who looted thousands of crores of rupees from the State's exchequer sound ridiculous. He said that the arrest of Bhanu Kiran, the prime accused in the murder case of Rayalaseema factionist Maddelacheruvu Suri, has exposed the criminal links of Jagan Mohan Reddy with him.
Latest news from the Kollywood is heard that, Mr Prabhu deva gave nasty comments on the loveable star - Nayanatara.It is known news that the much talked about and highly expected love story of the multi-talented Prabhu Deva and the gracious beauty Nayantara has gone to the rocks in a bitter way. Apparently, both are not even seeing eye to eye now. But Prabhu Deva's recent statements shocked one and all.
Buzz is that Nayan is so scared of love and is disgusted that she wants to stay away from all that for the rest of her life. And she has been drowning herself in countless number of projects just so that she doesn't think about the past. But recently Prabhu Deva gave a statement which has reportedly shocked her.
Sharing his thoughts, Prabhu reportedly mentioned that he can fall in love anytime and is ready for it. He maintained that life is unpredictable and anything can happen. The cine folks say it is barely a month or two since the breakup happened and these statements are sure to shock anyone so we can imagine what Nayan must be going through.
It has been now confirmed that the famouse industrialist Nimmagadda Prasad in connection with the Jagan Case has been taken in to CBI Hands. CBI has on Tuesday taken into custody industrialist Nimmagadda Prasad in connection with the disproportionate assets case faced by the YSR Congress chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy. Prasad named 12th accused in the case, has invested nearly Rs. 504 crore in various companies owned by Jagan. He has invested Rs. 244 cr. in Bharati Cements, Rs. 100 cr. in Jagati Publications, Rs. 140 cr. in Sandoor Power and Rs. 200 cr. in Carmel Asia. It is being alleged that he got 15,000 acres of land in return for his investments in the Vanpic project from the then government headed by Jagan’s father Dr. Y S Rajasekhara Reddy. CBI has filed cases against Prasad under sections 120 B, 420, 409 and 477A of the Indian Penal Code. CBI sleuths who have been questioning Prasad since the past 3 days have taken him into custody on Tuesday. CBI has also taken into custody IRS official Brahmananda Reddy.
There is a talk in Film Industry from a long time that sexual orientation of some people here is not straight. Not only some make-up men and fashion designers, but some singers also joined this category now. A group of talented top male singers who are quite young in their age are heard chatting with each other in a different tone recently. Most of their expressions and emotions resemble gay in nature. Some say that as they keep on engaging with girls and women for years during their classical music training, hence they turn that way. There are those who say that they behave that way knowingly to avoid getting linked up with female co-singers. But, most of these singers are seen maintain distance with their female fans even. These are days where society doubts a guy if he is not have a girlfriend and these male vocalists are no excuse.
Finally Chiru's son-in-law has opened his mouth regarding his political entry. Regarding what looked like a talk after getting a warning, Sirish Bharadwaj took a complete u-turn. Sirish made it clear that he is not joining any political party and has given an explanation for his meeting with YSR Congress leader. Today, he met YSR party leader Subbareddy and defined it as a regular visit. 'Today is my birthday. It is a practice for me to visit his house every year this day to take his blessings', says Sirish. However, analysts are saying that he changed his mind in the last minute as he is completely excited till date to join a political party for countering Chiru. Political observers are sensing something wrong in the whole episode and a possible warning to Sirish is also expected.
Reports started flowing in the media and especially in Sakshi TV since morning that Chiru's daughter is raided by IT sleuths. Sakshi, however linked Chiru's black money with these raids and started scrolling stories. 'Sushmita's in-laws are raided by IT department but I've nothing to do with them', Chiru clarified, before warning Jagan to not repeat these cheap tricks. Sakshi earlier reported that Chiru is hiding his election fund at Sushmita's house in Chennai which was caught by Income Tax sleuths. They went on reporting that Chiru rushed to Delhi to meet Pranab Mukherjee for coming clean out of the issue. However, Chiru condemned the mudslinging of that channel by explaining how they are ransacking values of journalism with their false stories. 'I'm standing a top only because of my honesty. I warn them not to assassin my character with false stories. I'm preparing my lawyers team to take legal action against that TV', Chiru stressed. 'Sushmita is in my house right now busy with preparations for my son's wedding. A distant relative of her in-law's got raided by IT department and it has nothing to do with us', he adds. Chiru demanded Jagan to come into public and speak about his misdeeds rather targeting honest leaders like him. Jagan's moves are to demoralize me and my character, which will not happen anyway, Chiru said in an angry tone.
India is one country where a lot of importance is given while finalizing the brand ambassador for a product. Because a lot of business happens through them and true to that, here is something which is happening right now in the contraceptive market. This is about the business trend caused by a woman. We are talking about the adult star Sunny Leone and it is heard that she has been roped in as the brand ambassador for the male contraceptive Manforce. Recently she shot an ad for that in Bangkok and with the news spreading like wildfire, it is heard that many are buying the company's products. Sunny is currently busy with the shooting of her debut movie 'Jism 2' and sources say she has already signed up another movie. Not only that, she is the brand ambassador for Chaze mobiles. With so much happening, it is likely that Sunny might retire from the porn industry and join film industry permanently.
Hyderabad: If Kevvu Keka, item number from uncle Pawan Kalyan's 'Gabbar Singh' is something to go by, then Charan has a fitting reply to his uncle by dancing to an item number which he feels is ultra cool. Tweeted the 'Magadheera' star, 'just shot for an item no. in Yavadu. u'll definitely need sumthing to cool u down ones u see the song.thanks DSP (THE KING OF ITEMS)'. The only similarity that exists between 'Gabbar Singh' number and 'Yevadu' number is that both have been composed by Devi Sri Prasad. It is heard that Shwetha Bharadwaj who scorched the screen with her jig in 'Businessman' is matching steps to Charan in the item number. 'Yevadu' is Charan's new outing after his recent hit 'Racha.' The film sees Samantha and Amy Jackson as the female leads besides Allu Arjun doing a significant role. A Dil Raju production, the film is helmed by Vamsi Paidipally of 'Brindavanam' fame. The film is likely to hit the screens next Pongal.
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Hyderabad, May 12 (INN):Telangana Rashtra Samithi Medak MP Vijayashanti on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to split the pro-Telangana votes by fielding its candidate from Parakala assembly constituency. Talking to media persons, Vijayashanti said that the conditions prevailing in Parakala constituency were different compared to Mahbubnagar constituency where the BJP candidate won the recent by-elections. She appealed to the BJP to drop its candidates and support the TRS in the by-elections. She expressed confidence that the Telangana Political Joint Action committee would support the candidature of TRS. To prevent split of votes in Parakala constituency, she said that the TP-JAC should take a favourable decision towards supporting the TRS in the elections. She said that the splitting of pro-Telangana votes would benefit the Seemandhra forces and expose disunity among the Telangana parties and leaders. Vijayashanti appealed to the State Government to extend assistance to those farmers, whose crops were damaged due to heavy rains at Dubbaka.
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Hyderabad, May 12 (INN): Rajya Sabha member K Chiranjeevi on Saturday came down heavily on media for linking IT raids at her daughter Sushmita's in-law house in Chennai with him. Talking to media persons at his residence, Chiranjeevi alleged that a section of media has launched malicious campaign against him to tarnish his political image. He also ruled out rumours that he stored the money at his daughter's house to influencing the voters in the election campaign. Stating that IT raids at her in-laws house were common as they are involved in many businesses, Chiranjeevi advised the media to verify the facts before launching malicious campaign against the leaders. He said that there was no need for him to accumulate wealth illegally. Stating that freedom of press was important, he said that however, the journalists should not violate the privacy of individuals at any cost. He suggested the media not to resort to character assassination by leveling baseless charges against him. Chiranjeevi said that he was planning to file a defamation suit against Sakshi newspaper and TV channel for going ahead with baseless news against him and damaging his image. Stating that no criminal could escape from the law, he said that the law would take it course and would not spare anyone.
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Hyderabad, May 11 (INN): Noted balladeer Gaddar on Friday resigned from the post of chairman of Telangana People's Front, an organisation that he himself floated, to achieve statehood for the region. Expressing total displeasure over the ongoing mode of agitation, Gaddar said that the Telangana State could not be achieved only through electoral process. He said statehood could not be achieved unless people from the region join the agitation. He stressed the need for changing the present mode of agitation. Talking to media persons after submitting his resignation, Gaddar announced that he would participate in the statehood agitation and other protests in public interest in individual capacity. 'Though I have submitted my resignation, I will cooperate with the parties and leaders who are sincerely involved in the statehood agitation,' he said. Gaddar said that the development of backward regions was possible only through the formation of smaller States. He reiterated that the smaller State could ensure good governance. Stating that he would begin his agitation from Somapeta in Srikakulam district, where the people are opposing the establishments of power plants, Gaddar said that he would continue his fight for the protection of mines at Anantapur and Bayyaram. Meanwhile, the office-bearers of Telangana People's Front informed that they would convene a meeting on May 20 to elect a new chairman. It may be mentioned Gaddar founded Telangana Praja Front on October 3, 2010 and a formal announcement was made on October 9. Since the Telangana Political Joint Action Committee maintained a close proximity with the Telagnana Rashtra Samithi, Gaddar's Front was viewed as an alternate. However, it failed to draw the attention that it desired.
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Hyderabad, May 11 (INN): Telugu Desam Party MLA A Revanth Reddy on Friday dismissed reports that appeared in a section of media that he had links with Tara Chowdhary, who was arrested by city police in connection with a sex racket. Talking to media persons at the Telugu Desam Legislature Party office, Revanth Reddy rubbished the media reports as 'baseless' and 'far from truth' and challenged them to come up with proper evidence to substantiate their charges. 'It is not good for media to link my name with Tara Chowdhary and tarnish my political image,' he said. Revanth Reddy accused a section of media of resorting to character assassination by linking his name with Tara Chowdhary. He said that his political opponents have launched a malicious campaign against him after he raised his voice against the irregularities in the tenders of Polavaram irrigation project on River Godavari.
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Banner: Parameshwara Art productions Producer: Bandla Ganesh Director: Harish Shankar Music: Devisri Prasad Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Shruti Haasan, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Abhimanyu Singh, Ajay, Suhasini, Brahmanandam, Ali, Tanikella Bharani, Malaika Arora Rating: 3.5 Story: Power star Pawan Kalyan ‘Gabbar Singh’ is a remake of Bollywood hit film ‘Dabangg’. Though it is a routine story, Salman image and entertaining elements worked in favour of the movie. Director Harish Shankar chooses the same script and reworked on the screenplay to suit Telugu audience. Director Harish Shankar who is a big fan of Pawan Kalyan made sure that there is no disappointment for Pawan Kalyan fans this time. Let’s see how the movie is fared. Police officer Gabbar Singh ( Pawan Kalyan) looking to bridge the gap with his step brother Ajay and stepdad (Naidu) Nagineedu after the death of his mother ( Suhasini). At the same time Gabbar Singh has to stop the atrocities of local don Siddhappa Naidu (Abhimanyu Singh), an aspiring politician. And there is an overtime job for Gabbar Singh to lure Bhagya Lakshmi (Shruthi Haasan) who refuses to fell in his trap. Can Gabbar Singh successful in his three missions? Performance: Pawan Kalyan Rocks. After Kushi, undoubtedly this is the best movie for Pawan Kalyan. His comedy timing is awesome. Rocked in dances and fights. Pawan Kalyan dances are highlight. In one word, it is a tailor made role for Pawan Kalyan. Shruthi Haasan justified her role and acted well in the limited scope she got. This will be a first hit to her credit. Abhimanyu Singh gave a terrific performance in antagonist role. He matched Pawan Kalayan in confrontation scenes. You get to see more him in coming days. Ajay performed well as step brother. Ali as Samba, Brahmanandam as recovery Ranjith Kumar are hilarious. Nagineedu, Suhasini, Tanikella Bharani, Jaya Prakash Reddy etc justified their roles. Malaika Arora sizzled in item song ‘Kevvu Keka’. Technical: Full credit to director Harish Shankar for choosing an age old script and making it an out and out entertainer. Harish Shankar is in full control of the movie. His screenplay is flawless till the pre climax. Movie lags a bit at the end, but it is expected. Director fully knows the strengths of Pawan Kalyan and his fans expectations. He just worked on them to make it out and out entertainer. Harish Shankar also penned some powerful dialogues much to the delight of Pawan Kalyan fans. Next big thing is Music. Devi Sri Prasad music and background score is an asset to the movie. This time Pawan Kalyan also complemented his tunes with his dances. Cinematography by Jayan Vincent did a commendable job. Ram Laxman composed terrific fights. Editing by Goutham Raj is good. Production values are high. Analysis: First thing first, it is out and out entertaining film with all masala ingredients. Though it is a hackneyed story, director made it enjoyable with screenplay filled comedy scenes and Pawan Kalyan Action and dialogues. First half of the movie is fast paced and there are no dull moments. However, second half is bit slow towards climax before ending on predictable note. Pawan Kalyan Comedy, Dialogues and Dances are major pluses for the movie. All songs are picturised very well. But, ‘Kevvu Keka’ is bit disappointing considering the hype it got. Anthakshari episode in police station, Background songs are enjoyable. On the flipside, routine age old story, weak climax might work against the movie. Finally, it is a neat Commercial Entertainer which can be Enjoyed by Everyone. Go and watch it!!!
Gabbar Singh Movie Review.
About 250 tourists, including 60 from Guntur and Prakasam districts, have got held up in Bangkok as the management of the hotel in which they checked in, seized their luggage and passports for failing to pay the rent. According to information reaching here, 250 members of Rotary Club went to Bangkok to participate in a Rotary convention there. They went through a travel agency in Hyderabad. The convention concluded on Wednesday. Their return journey is scheduled for May 11. When they tried to check out the hotel on Wednesday, the management seized their luggage and passports because the travel agency failed to pay the bill for their stay. 'We are deceived by the travel agency,' Nissar Ahmed, a Rotary Club member of Chilakaluripet, told over phone.
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Hyderabad: Producer-turned-actress Lakshmi Manchu, who is busy with her production 'Gundello Godari' has recently survived a scare while shooting for the film on the river banks at Chinchada village in West Godavari district. The news goes like this; as the debutante director Nagendra was canning a particular flood scene on Lakshmi and Aadhi Pinisetty during midnight, a freaky accident led the two to get dragged deep into the flood while water poured in with unexpected force as soon as the gates for letting the water were lifted. The local fisherman played the role of a saviours by dragging both the actors out of a possible mishap. However, the shoot went peacefully after the mild hiccup. 'Gundello Godari', Lakshmi's ambitious production, is based on four lives during the 1986 floods in Godavari districts. Sundeep Kishan and Taapsee Pannu are playing the other leads of the film which is being simultaneously produced in Tamil too. It is expected to hit the screens this rainy season.
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Hyderabad: Director Gopichand Malineni, who has carved a niche for himself with films like 'Don Seenu', 'Bodyguard', is set to direct 'Mass Maharaja' Ravi Teja again in his next movie. The buzz making the rounds in the tinsel town is the movie is tentatively titled as 'Balupu'. SS Thaman will score the music for the movie. Goan beauty Ileana D'Cruz is likely to play the lead role opposite Ravi Teja who will play a 'play boy' role in the movie. Sources close to the director said, 'We haven't finalised the title, but we're considering the title 'Balupu' which will be apt for the mannerism of 'energetic' actor Ravi Teja. Ileana is being considered for the lead role. Currently, director Gopichand is busy in music sittings with SS Thaman.' Previously, Ravi Teja and Gopichand Malineni worked together for 'Don Seenu' which was a hit at box-office. Incidentally, SS Thaman has composed the music for director's previous movie 'Bodyguard' starring Venkatesh and Trisha. The movie will be produced by Prasad V Potluri under PVP Cinema banner. This is the first straight film in Telugu for the banner which is currently producing Kamal Hassan's 'Vishwaroopam'. The film's other cast and crew has not yet finalised. The movie is scheduled to shoot from August. Meanwhile Ravi Teja is busy with 'Devudu Chesina Manushulu' and Ileana is busy with Allu Arjun's 'Julai' and Ranbir Kapoor's 'Barfee'.
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Hyderabad: Upping the ante against the Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, the YSR Congress Party has made a serious allegation on Wednesday that it suspected the role of Kiran Kumar Reddy in the death of former chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy. Addressing the media, party's spokesperson Gattu Ramachandra Rao said, 'He was to travel along with YSR on the fateful day of September 2, 2009, but did not board the flight. He had suddenly changed his mind and informed that he was not going with YSR in the BELL helicopter just fifteen minutes before its scheduled departure. Why did he do so? Was he aware that something terrible was going to happen? Afterall, Rachchabanda programme was to start in a village near his constituency and he had to be present there. But Kiran chose to stay away. We strongly believe that he is also a conspirator and demanded a thorough and impartial probe.' Ramachandra Rao further said that it was not his personal allegation but it was what the party felt. He challenged the Chief Minister to resign and get elected afresh if he had the backing of people. 'Will he resign if his party is defeated in the by-polls? All those who are leveling serious charges against Jagan had signed a declaration to make him the next CM soon after YSR's death,' Rao said. Coming down heavily on Congress high command, he alleged that all the script work of summoning Jagan, freezing of accounts had been done in Delhi with close monitoring by some senior leaders of All India Congress Committee (AICC). 'This was aimed at creating a sense of fear among the YSR Congress Party cadres and confusing the electorate as Congress fears that it would lose the by-polls. Congress and Telugu Desam Party have been colluding in trying to implicate Jagan in false cases' Rao said.
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Hyderabad, May 9: The state government has issued orders stopping advertisements to Sakshi newspaper and TV owned by the YSR Congress chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy. A GO (no. 2097) was issued by the government on Thursday, stopping advertisements to Jagan’s media. Officials of the Information and Public Relations department have explained that the decision was taken in view of the CBI investigation and filing of charge-sheets against the newspaper and its owners, in a case of illegal procurement of funds and money laundering. It is learnt that the CBI has recently searched the Information and Public Relations department and seized 46 files concerning advertisements to the Sakshi media. The Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy has reportedly discussed the matter with the Advocate General Sudarshan Reddy and Information and Public relations Commissioner Chandravadan a couple of days ago. It is learnt that the Chief Minister has sought the opinion of the two on the propriety of continuing government’s patronage as CBI has filed charge-sheets about flow of illegal funds into the newspaper and TV channel. It is learnt that the three have decided that it would be perfectly legal to stop advertisements, pending finalization of the case. It is being said that Kiran Kumar Reddy is of the view that if the government strikes at the economic base of Jagan’s media before by-polls, it would be advantageous to the Congress party. Several leaders of the Congress party hold a view that Jagan’s popularity largely depended on his media and by forcing a near closure of Sakshi newspaper and TV channel, his influence could be considerably contained. But there are others in the ruling party who hold a different view. They feel that all these acts of persecution would only strengthen Jagan further.
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May 9: Senior journalist Kuladip Nayyar has strongly condemned the freezing of accounts of Sakshi newspaper by the CBI. In his response to the decision of the agency investigating into the alleged disproportionate assets of the YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, the noted journalist has said despite their political differences, leaders should not interfere with the functioning of newspapers. He said the act of the government was in a way stifling of freedom of the press, as enshrined in the Constitution. He said he was worried about the action taken against Sakshi newspaper. Kuldip Nayyar has said that all CBI was making was mere allegations and no action could be contemplated until they were proved. He demanded that all the action being taken against the newspaper be immediately withdrawn. He said whatever be the tenor of Sakshi’s voice, he said the newspaper had its own right to express in the democracy. He reminded that CBI should bear in mind that it had no good reputation and was often charged of working under the directions of the government. He has advised the agency to look at politics and the media from two different angles. He also said that the government should remember that a large number of employees were working in Sakshi newspaper.
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Washington, May 10: As India announced plans to take the issue of "discriminatory" increase in US visa fees to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Washington assured it continued to fully support the admission of qualified Indians. The US and India "did have a good and thorough discussion" on the visa issues in the context of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's recent visit to India, State department spokesperson Victoria Nuland told reporters Wednesday. As Clinton said it publicly "Indians are the greatest beneficiaries in the world of both our L-1 visa programme and our H-1B visa programme," she said when asked about India's reported move. "We understand that the demand is even greater. We are working through those issues. But we continue to fully support the admission of qualified Indians under these programmes," Nuland said. Under its Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010, US sharply hiked the fee for H-1B and L-1 visas used by Indian and American companies to bring qualified professionals from abroad and for intra-company transfers respectively. Indian Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jyotiraditya M. Scindia told parliament Wednesday that New Delhi "proposes to seek consultations with the US under the Dispute Settlement Understanding of the WTO." Asked if the visa fees hike issue was discussed during the Clinton visit, Nuland said: "No."
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Investments poured into Jagan Co.s under pressure: CBI Hyderabad, May 10: The CBI has informed the Special Court that none of the shareholders had invested their money in the companies owned by YSR Congress chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy voluntarily. The CBI, on Thursday, filed its counter to the petition filed by Jagati publications challenging CBI’s decision to freeze its bank accounts. In the counter petition, the CBI has stated that both Jagan Mohan Reddy and the company’s vice-chairman Vijaya Sai Reddy had threatened NRI Madhava Chandran and made him invest Rs 39.60 crores. The agency also alleged that bribes were shown as investments. The CBI has frozen accounts held by Jagati Publications and Indira Television in the State Bank of India and Oriental Bank of Commerce. Challenging the CBI action, the two companies on Wednesday filed petitions pleading that the CBI action be annulled, as more than 20,000 employees would be affected. The company also said that it was spending Rs 8 crores towards salaries and Rs 25 crores for purchase of newsprint. The companies have alleged that by freezing the bank accounts, the right of livelihood of the employees was scuttled by the CBI. Admitting the petition, the CBI court directed the agency to file its counter, which was filed on Thursday.
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Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is to meet Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Wednesday in connection with female foeticide cases highlighted by the TV reality show "Satyamev Jayate". "Aamir had expressed his desire to meet the chief minister on May 9. The chief minister has agreed to meet him at his official residence at 5 p.m. today (Wednesday)," said a senior official in the chief minister's office. Khan in his programme "Satyamev Jayate", aired Sunday, had highlighted the story of a sting operation done seven years back by two Jaipur based journalists to expose increasing female foeticide cases in four states - Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Following the expose, the Rajasthan government had come down heavily on doctors who were involved in sex determination tests and abortions and had started a probe against them. The doctors since then have neither been promoted nor have been cleared of the charges. Aamir had said in his show that he would appeal to the Rajasthan chief minister to get the cases against the doctors clubbed together and tried in a fast track court. He also appealed the viewers to support his signature campaign. Gehlot Tuesday tweeted: "Satyamev Jayate is a great and extra ordinary initiative to root out female foeticide. I am eager to have a fruitful dialogue with Aamir on May 9." Rajasthan has been in the news for increasing cases of female foeticide and female infanticide. According to Census 2011, Rajasthan has 883 girls between the age of 0-6 for every 1,000 boys. The child sex ratio in 2001 was 909. Alarmed over the state's skewed sex ratio, the state government recently announced steps to curb pre-natal sex determination tests at ultrasound clinics.
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Gabbar Singh 35mm prints were dispatched from Hyderabad and will be reaching JFK by 8AM EST tomorrow May 10th. Digital content already received in Quebe LA office and hard drives are in process of dispatching to respective locations today. All the premiere shows will be screened as per the schedule in all the locations. We already publish the schedule; please keep in touch with local exhibitors for any updates on premiere or regular shows. Online ticketing already opened for regular shows. Premiere ticketing is also opened in some of the locations and rest will be opened by end of today or tomorrow morning. Meanwhile enjoy the already release ‘Kevvu Keka’ trailer! Please stay away from piracy and enjoy on the movie on silver screens. Press Note issued by BlueSky Cinemas, Inc.
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Hyderabad, May 8: In a surprising move, CBI has frozen the accounts of Jagati Publications, publishers of Sakshi newspaper, Indira Teligision, and Janani Infra companies owned by the YSR Congress president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday. CBI has taken this action under section of the 102 of the C R P C as it suspects that investments into these companies came through suspicious means. Jagan who has been away at Anantapur at the time of the decision, has said he knew all along that CBI would do this some day. Addressing an election meeting at Kanekal in Rayadurgam constituency of Anantapur district, he said freezing of accounts was stamping out democratic rights. He said Sakshi media could not be contained through such draconian acts. The Telangana Electronic Media Journalists Association has condemned the CBI act. The association has warned that the government should own responsibility for the inconvenience caused to the Journalists. Senior Editor ABK Prasad has also termed the CBI act as undemocratic. Andhra Pradesh Union of Working Journalists Union Vice President, Ramesh has also described freezing of Sakshi accounts as interference with the freedom of the press, as enshrined in the constitution.
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Hyderabad, May 9: Herbal tea shop owner on the premises of Gandhi Bhavan G Balaji has allegedly cheated some 60 gullible people and collected nearly Rs 50 lakhs by assuring them that he would procure Bhoodan land at Kuntloor village, near Nagole at a cheaper price. Speaking to media persons here on Wednesday, one of the victims, S Sudhakar, alleged that he had paid Rs 5 lakhs to Balaji as he claimed that ministers and MLAs were his friends and that he could procure them house plots at cheaper rate. But, Balaji failed to keep his promise. The victims said that they soon realized his true colors and demanded him to repay their hard-earned money. But, coolly ignored their demands and did not return their money so far. They also alleged that Balaji was continuing his illegal activities and collecting handsome sums from people. When enquired about Balaji’s credentials, Bhoodan Board chairman said that Balaji was not a member in the Board. The victims have demanded that the State government cancel his herbal tea shops at Gandhi Bhavan and Secretariat and initiate action against him for cheating the gullible people. They also urged Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy to order stringent action against Balaji and make him refund money to all the victims. Sudhakar said as Balaji had promised to procure 100-yard plot for Rs 30,000, many people paid him money and some even lakhs for acquiring a couple of acres. He also produced a Xerox copy of a receipt dated January 7, 2009, issued by G Balaji acknowledging receipt of Rs 5 lakh from N Raghava Rao, son of N Srinivasa Rao, for getting clearance of land in S No 353 and 354 at Kukatpally village under Balanagar mandal of Ranga Reddy district. The alleged victims Babu, Gopal, Vekataiah and Veeraiah were also present at the press meet.
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When one calls any one 'Julaayi' then it can be understood that the person cares for none and is full of energy. Similar is the case with genex Julaayi who is bundles of energy quadruple times more than the normal person. He is in full josh stunning all with his sensational never to be seen dances and powerful punches to which none can give any retort.
Trivikram Srinivas is directing the film which stars stylish star Allu Arjun and Ileana. Presently canning of song is being on in RFC on Bunny boy and Ileana. A huge extravagant set was laid for the purpose. Producer said the film is about a youth who takes life in a easy way. The film has action and entertainment. Devi Sri Prasad is the music.
Hyderabad, May 8: Although there is an information that the TRS Supremo KCR has his own choice for the Parakal by election candidature, the Warangal district Telangana Rastra Samithi is still placed in a confusion over the selection of a suitable candidate for the by polls slated on June 12.
The leaders participating in the Palle bata and Palle Nidra programmes organized in the four revenue mandals spread across the Parakal segments feel that they would be preferred by KCR for the by polls. About eight leaders have staked their claims for the Parakal seat and three of them have seriously taken part in the TRS sponsored programme by visiting almost all the four mandals of the segment.
The leaders participating in the Palle bata and Palle Nidra programmes organized in the four revenue mandals spread across the Parakal segments feel that they would be preferred by KCR for the by polls. About eight leaders have staked their claims for the Parakal seat and three of them have seriously taken part in the TRS sponsored programme by visiting almost all the four mandals of the segment.
The three leaders include Moluguri Bhikshapathi, Peddi Sudarshan Reddy and M. Sahodar Reddy respectively, while two other leaders Nagurla Venkateshwar Rao and Kanneboyina Rajaiah Yadav also staked their claims for the coveted seat. These leaders are confident that the TRS would romp home the elections with a huge margin.
The high command observers took the opinions and confidential opinions on the candidates and aspirants thoroughly but they have not come to a clear conclusion over the selection. There is a firm opinion that the leaders would submit a report requesting the TRS chief KCR to take a decision on his own to complete the formality.
Bandla Ganesh an unimpressive comedian has produced big budget films with top stars like Pawan Kalyan. Where from has he got so much money?
It is a known fact in the film industry that the PCC chief Botsa Satyanarayana was the financial backbone of Ganesh.
But did Ganesh also have the backing of Bhanu Kiran, the alleged killer of Rayalaseema factionist Maddelacheruvu Suri? This is the question being discussed in the film industry now.
Film distributor Subba Rao has told the media on Saturday that Bandla Ganesh, producer of ‘Teen Maar’ has cheated him financially and when he has questioned him, he had threatened him in the name of Botsa.
The distributor said that he has given Rs. 2.25 cr. for the overseas rights of ‘Teen Maar’ and Ganesh has cheated him by not giving prints on time. When he has questioned him, Ganesh has threatened him in the name of Botsa and also said that he had the backing of rowdies, Subbarao has alleged. He said he had lost Rs. 48 lakhs because he could not screen the premier show. He has also demanded a probe by the CID into how Ganesh was investing crores of rupees in film production.
Now it is being discussed in the film industry if Ganesh had links with Bhanu and if that was true if Botsa also has some kind of relationship with the gangster.
It is a known fact in the film industry that the PCC chief Botsa Satyanarayana was the financial backbone of Ganesh.
But did Ganesh also have the backing of Bhanu Kiran, the alleged killer of Rayalaseema factionist Maddelacheruvu Suri? This is the question being discussed in the film industry now.
Film distributor Subba Rao has told the media on Saturday that Bandla Ganesh, producer of ‘Teen Maar’ has cheated him financially and when he has questioned him, he had threatened him in the name of Botsa.
The distributor said that he has given Rs. 2.25 cr. for the overseas rights of ‘Teen Maar’ and Ganesh has cheated him by not giving prints on time. When he has questioned him, Ganesh has threatened him in the name of Botsa and also said that he had the backing of rowdies, Subbarao has alleged. He said he had lost Rs. 48 lakhs because he could not screen the premier show. He has also demanded a probe by the CID into how Ganesh was investing crores of rupees in film production.
Now it is being discussed in the film industry if Ganesh had links with Bhanu and if that was true if Botsa also has some kind of relationship with the gangster.
You might have understood by now regarding what we are talking about. If the whole episode of Bhanu can be used against YSR Congress, Bandla Ganesh against Congress, then who is going to play spoilsport for Telugudesam.
As don Bhanu is revealing many things related to his association with Mangali Krishna, a close aide of YS Jagan, opposition is busy equating his misdeeds with YSR Congress. Likewise, based on a complaint lodged by an overseas distributor, some people are trying to relate produce Ganesh Babu's money as PCC Chief Botsa Satyanarayana's benami investment.
These two persons have become food for political parties who are trying to corner YSR Congress and Congress. Political circles are now saying that alleged sex scandal queen Tara Chowdary has links with a young MLA from Telugudesam party. If they could pull out a little clue at least against this politician, it is sure that TDP will dig its own grave.
As don Bhanu is revealing many things related to his association with Mangali Krishna, a close aide of YS Jagan, opposition is busy equating his misdeeds with YSR Congress. Likewise, based on a complaint lodged by an overseas distributor, some people are trying to relate produce Ganesh Babu's money as PCC Chief Botsa Satyanarayana's benami investment.
These two persons have become food for political parties who are trying to corner YSR Congress and Congress. Political circles are now saying that alleged sex scandal queen Tara Chowdary has links with a young MLA from Telugudesam party. If they could pull out a little clue at least against this politician, it is sure that TDP will dig its own grave.
