Charan Effect: Nandi Committee Changed

Not many days back, Ramcharan is denied a best actor Nandi Award irrespective of his hair rising performance in 'Magadheera'. The criticism faced by Nandi Awards Committee that time has finally opened the eyes of government. His issue has now changed the way members are taken and this is irking few people in Tollywood.
 
All the time, we have seen lot of followers of some coteries being the major chunk of this Awards Committee. However, AP State Film, TV and Theatre Development Corporation (APSFTVTDC) has now reduced the size of committee from 18 to 13 and made sure that there are no people on board who are served for 3 times already. It comprises of writers, lyricists, producers, journalists, lecturers, directors and social workers. Reports have that many producers and directors are lobbying high to get a chance in the committee, as their representation is very low this time.
 
Surprisingly the awards committee is headed this time by a cinematographer, S Gopal Reddy, unlike a producer or director all these years. "We have introduced new criteria from this year in appointing members to the committee," managing director of the corporation R V Chandravadan said.
 
Big wigs who are trying to manage the awards all the time are dumbstruck with the decision of government. So let us expect some transparent awards at least this time and wish there will be no unlucky persons like Ramcharan who missed an appreciation for a genuine performance.
 
While S Gopal Reddy is the chairman, other members are: Dr Ampasayya Naveen, Prof K Anandan, K Basi Reddy, Karunakar Gopini, Man Mohan Reddy, Mohan Goteti, Dr Raasani V R, Ramani Balabhadrapatruni, Shailendra Kumari Duvvuri, Sridhar Allani, Goreti Venkanna and R V Chandravadan as the member/convener.

Chiru's Clarity on Those Two Issues

Megastar and M.P.of Rajyasabha Mr.chiranjeevi celebrated his birthday on 22nd August in New Delhi. In connections with this, he has given mini interviews to T.V.channels. Interestingly, he has almost given a clarity on two burning issues about him. Check out the details of those two issues. * ABOUT HIS POLITICAL FUTURE: Chiru made it clear that many of his fans and followers are wishing that he would be the future C.M.of A.P. Although, he said that there would not be any replacement of C.M.Kiran right now, it was clearly evident that Chiru is targeting only C.M.post but not any other post. With this, political analysts also might get the clarity on why Chiru hasn't been the Central Minister so far.  ABOUT DOING 150TH MOVIE: Chiru said that he would do 150th movie, only when he gets a very good subject to do. Otherwise he would not act in movies. In other words, he indirectly revealed that he would not do any movie. If that is the case, some of his fans might be disappointed. To avoid their agony, Chiru hinted that he would be the future C.M., so that his fans would get satisfaction.  BOTTOM-LINE: Having watched the interviews of Chiru in T.V.channels, many analysts are expressing their opinion that Chiru has got tremendous political knowledge and the skills which are needed to become a good politician. On the other hand, as per the aired news, it is known that the Congress Party will take on the election battle in 2014, under the captaincy of chiranjeevi only, but not anybody else

Mallu Arjun's 'Gaja Pokiri' Super Hit

Stylish Star Allu Arjun's 'Gaja Pokkiri', the Malayalam version of 'Julayi', hit the screens of Kerala state on 18th August in good number of prints. The movie has received good openings in the entire state with a positive talk. The buyers of 'Gaja Pokkiri' are fortunate enough as the highly anticipated movie of Lalettan's 'Run Baby Run' has been postponed to keep a safe distance from 'Gaja Pokkiri'. Mallu Arjun's fans are cheering up for the graceful dances, elegant dresses and spectacular fights of their favourite hero.  Sexy and sizzling hottie Ileana has paired up with Allu Arjun in this movie. Dr.Rajendra Prasad played a hilarious role in the film. Sonu Sood did the main villain. Devi Sri Prasad composed rocking tunes for the movie. The movie was directed by ace director Trivikram while it was produced by Radhakrishna on Harika and Hassine Creations.

Now, Pawan started directing Puri

Director Puri Jagannath could have definitely expected his ‘Devudu Chesina Manushulu’ to score a minimum average at BO. But, the result has been completely dismal with critics shunting the film for poor screenplay and lack of Puri’s trademark treatment. For what ever the reasons, Puri Jagan is most popularized for punch dialogues and powerful narration of scenes which Fans of top heroes like the most. The shocking result of ‘DCM’ is known to have finally forced pawan kalyan to finger in the making of ‘Camerman Ganga Tho Ram Babu.’ Insiders are murmuring that, Pawan asked Puri to re-check the entire footage shot till now before taking the film on to final editing table. Even, a disturbed Puri did not want to take any chances of losing his complete reputation has accepted to work with Pawan’s directions from now on. In a pressure cooker situation, Puri and Pawan are jointly monitoring the quality of shots. Wish that ‘CMGR’ will come out as best product ever seen in Tollywood from this rare combination who earlier gave a super hit 'Badri.'

Bunny Surpasses Jr.NTR

stylish star allu arjun's 'Julayi' movie is getting very good collections at the box office. The movie has collected a share of Rs. 28.09 crores at the end of its first week run. As per the current trends, the trade sources are expecting that the movie will cross the mark of Rs.40 crores share quite easily at the box office in its full run. Interesting thing is that earlier, Pawan Kalyan, Ram Charan and Mahesh Babu crossed Rs.40 crores share through their movies such as 'Gabbar Singh', 'Magadheera', 'Rachcha' and 'Dookudu'. Rajamouli's  'Eega' has also crossed this share without having a hero in it, including all the versions of the movie. However, Jr. NTR's highest grosser 'Dammu' has collected a share of Rs.34 crores at the end of its full run. So, it is said that Allu Arjun surpassed Jr.NTR through his 'Julayi' at least for some time until Jr. NTR gives a blockbuster hit through his forthcoming 'Baadshah' movie.  Sexy actress Ileana has paired up with Bunny in this movie. Rajendra Prasad played a hilarious role in the movie while Sonu Sood did the antagonist. The music has been rendered by Devi Sri Prasad. Ace director Trivikram directed this movie. Radhakrishna produced this movie under Haarika and Hassine Creations.

Cherry throws challenge to NTR!

With in few days after Junior NTR’s producer Bandla Ganesh Babu announcing the release date of his ‘Baadshah’ as January 11 that is for Sankranti, now we have Mega Power Star too getting himself ready to enter into battle field with ‘Nayak.’ Although unofficial, we are reported that ‘Nayak’ directed by VV Vinayak will also be one of the tough contenders in Pongal race.  Of course, it is too early to estimate the strengths of ‘Baadshah’ and ‘Nayak’ which are purely based on machismo of these two young heroes. However, when seen from director’s point of view, Vinayak is surely on back foot compared to Srinu Vytla’s winning spirits of ‘Dookudu.’ So, the first two positions for Sankranti are full. Now, it is time for other heroes to announce their release dates. This is the most favorable period for which producers wait throughout the year.

Chiru's 'Indra' Still Unbeaten There

Can you believe that megastar chiranjeevi's 'Indra' is still holding the record of town highest share record in one of the towns of the state? Since the movie released ten years ago, it is hard to imagine that its collections could not be broken by any other movie. However, the unbelievable took place and the town where 'Indra's record safe was 'Tuni', which belongs to East Godavari area. Going by the details, the movie was released on 24th July, 2002 and ran 175 days in Tuni and collected a share of Rs.18 lakhs. No movie of  tollywood has crossed this share mark including 'Magadheera' in this town.  Interestingly, there is one more town in the state where 'Indra' occupied number two position even today and the town is 'Mandapeta'. In  'Mandapeta', 'Magadheera' collected a share of Rs.21 lakhs whereas, 'Indra' collected a share of Rs.19 lakhs. No movie has touched the shares of these two movies till now. Hope, forthcoming big projects will break these records.

Two More Mega Celebrations Coming

Entire Telugu Cinema Industry and general cinema lovers too are in praise of Mega family for offering superb hits at a crucial time when Tollywood was going through a slump. 2012, a year known for End of the World has in fact ended our Tollywood’s declining phase with three big hits coming from one Mega family. Well, ‘Rachcha’ of ramcharan followed by Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Gabbar Singh’ and Allu Arjun’s ‘Julaayi’ are the three which everyone has unanimously agreed to be big hits. Not to stop here, the coming year ahead also looks promising because ramcharan, VV Vinayak’s combination ‘Nayak’ and Pawan Kalyan, Puri Jagannath’s ‘Cameraman Ganag Tho Ram Babu’ are gathering positive talk. So, there are two more Mega Celebrations to join the list and moods of Mega Fans can go still high cheering their heroes.

'Pawan Hates All These Collection Dramas'

Finally, producer Ganesh has cleared the air regarding the real reasons behind the secrecy of 'Gabbar Singh' collections. With GS finishing 100 days yesterday, here comes a word from the producer's mouth about collections and so. 

'Many people feel that this film hasn't collected much, but I don't care. Pawan Kalyan hates all these collection dramas and he asked to me not to reveal any numbers', says Bandla Ganesh, producer of blockbuster 'Gabbar Singh'. He added that making movie with Pawan itself is a big achievement and there is no need to depend on collections and fake-records. 

Coming to 100 days function, Ganesh says that if Pawan is busy and okay with it, he is ready for that. Mega fans are waiting for the big-events of both 'Racha' and 'Gabbar Singh' 100 days functions from a time and just one 'rain' could fulfil their drought. 

Congratulations to team 'Gabbar Singh' for successful 100 days in 65 centres.

Julayi enters All Time Top 5

The first week collections of 'Julayi' are phenomenal making it the highest in Allu Arjun's career. In India alone, the film has collected a gross of Rs 38 crores and share of Rs 24 crores. Taking $1 million at Overseas into account, the worldwide gross of the film is around Rs 44 crore.

With these earth shattering figures, Julayi entered into the All Time Top 5 openings in Tollywood. The Malayalam version of the film (Gaja Pokkiri) is releasing a week later (on August 17), else the figures would have been much higher. 

The collections were very impressive in the second week as well. With Ramzan season coming to an end on 20th of this month, the strong run of Julayi is expected at least for the next few weeks. Let's see if this films enters into the All Time Top 5 grossers list or not!


Area             I st Week Share

Nizam       -        7.21 crore

Ceded       -        3.77 crore

Uttar Andhra   -   2.08 crore

Guntur      -        1.96 crore

Krishna     -        1.26 crore

East Godavari  -  1.40 crore

West Godavari -  1.25 crore

Nellore     -         0.88 crore

Karnataka -         2.89 crore

Rest of India  -    1.35 crore

Total             -      24.05 crore (in India alone)

Overseas             3.75 crore