‘Uh Kodathara..’ Murdered In Rythu Bazar !!

General notion is that critics murder the fate of a movie at Box Office and the Manchu sister and brother stressed this earlier. The same hero is now feeling that the murder is taking place in Rythu Bazar also.

While Manoj is trying to fight piracy of his latest movie ‘Uh Kodatara Ulikki Padatara’ with a single hand, pirates are not giving him sleep anymore. Disgustingly, UKUP pirated version CDs are being sold in Guntur Rythu Bazar for 50 rupees. In a sting operation conducted by anti-piracy cell and a popular TV channel, this incident came to lime light.

‘We felt only critics are murdering UKUP but now it is getting murdered in Rythu Bazars. This piracy is more heinous that a murder even’, says Manoj, while reacting about the news. ‘We are enjoying the success of our movie by touring various centres in Andhra. But these kinds of news are disturbing us’, feels Lakshmi Manchu.

While UKUP is facing such huge blows, star-director who made hulchul a couple of weeks back regarding piracy is sitting calm. Piracy can be fought united…….

What is Their Fate without Balayya?

The verdict is clear. Audiences are enjoying the characterization of balakrishna in ‘Uu Kodathara Ulikki Padathara’ while the major drawback is agreed to be the dull first half. In particular, first half an hour to forty minutes is treated as a non-stop torture where Manoj has gone over board showing his creative enthusiasm. For the moment, inner sources say collections are not that disappointing because except ‘Eega’ there is no big competitor in market. A better first half could have taken ‘UKUP’ to further high range of success. However, Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna also did her part efficiently leaving the audience spell bound in climax episode. For a perfect picture on whether ‘UKUP’ will land into safe commercial zone or end in deficits for Manchu family will be known only when new movies will hit screens this Thursday and Friday.

UKUP's Shocking Songs

Balakrishna and Manchu Manoj starrer 'uu kodathara ulikki padathara' was released on 27th July and received mixed responses from the audiences. Most of the audiences are said to have shocked with the picturization of two songs in the movie and the details of those songs are as follows. PRATHEE KSHANAM NARAKAME: This was the first song of the movie. This song comes when Manoj wants to disclose his background to scare some of the comedians in the movie. Many violent scenes, bloodshed and horrible shots were canned in this song. 'Children will definitely, fear of watching this song', say the audiences. ABBABBA ABBABBA: If the above song was filled with full of violence, this song was shot in an erotic way. As many as six girls dance with him along with Deeksha Seth. Manoj appears in a tribal get up in this song and though they look natural, his gestures seemed to be awkward in this song

Manchu Lakshmi takes up '30 crores' Challenge

Manchu family is eagerly waiting for this Friday to rise as their ambitious project Uu Kodathara Ulikki Padathara is releasing on that day. This is the biggest film ever made from Mohanbabu's banner. As per the producer, Manchu Lakshmi, the budget of UKUP is Rs 23,86,24,000. This doesn't include the prints and publicity cost. Also the interest for the finances is not added. The given amount is the cost of production of UKUP which includes post production expenses and remunerations.

This film was planned as a medium budget venture at the start. But with Balakrishna's inclusion they got the courage to double the estimated budget and are expecting to earn good profits from it. UKUP will have to make at least Rs. 30 crores to breakeven, which means it should score the biggest hit in entire history of 'Manchu' movies.

Lakshmi Manchu is confident that audiences would lap this film up as it falls in the league of Chandramukhi and Arundathi. They believe that Balakrishna could make the difference and make it a huge hit. As per the unit members, Balakrishna's role in this film would be like Rajanikanth's in Pedarayudu. His screen time is around 20 minutes and the impact of his character would be there throughout the second half.

Manoj to Steal the show in UKUP?

Given the kind of its visuals and the performances shown in the trailers of 'Uu Kodathaaraa..Ulikki Padathaaraa..', it is understood that Manchu manoj is surely going to steal the show. His terror striking performance, sadistic looks and athletic body appear he will create some sort of magic in the movie. Also much interest on the project is being generated to watch the movie at the earliest. Even though Balakrishna is doing a cameo with some of his trade mark powerful dialogues,manoj seems to have surpassed him as well through his interesting performance. Well, we need to see how well the movie has come out and we need to wait for five more days to know the result.  Deeksha Seth is doing opposite to manoj in this movie. Bobo Shashi is composer of the music. A set worth of Rs.6.5 crores has been erected to shoot major part of the film. Sekhar Raja  directed this movie on the banner Manchu Entertainments owned by Lakshmi Manchu. The movie is hitting the screens on 27th of this month.

Can Balayya win Magical Openings?

As per the ruling formula of Tollywood, whatever the collections recorded in opening first week will decide the ultimate result of a film. Applying the same logic, the high budgeted ‘Uu Kodathara Ulikki Padathara’ will have to rely more on the image of balakrishna rather than Manchu Manoj or Deeksha Seth or Manchu Lakshmi. A simple analysis on market stamina of Manoj compared to the budget invested on this flick, surely there will be a big imbalance which has to be corrected and collected only in the name of Balayya. However, there is also a different version from trade sources. ‘In fact, Balayya’s potential as a magical opener has gone for a severe beating when ‘Parama Veera Chakra, Adhinayakudu’ did not even record 75% of house full collections on first day. ‘Sri Rama Rajyam’ picked up only after positive mouth talk in overseas and domestic market. Going by these calculations, makers of ‘UKUP’ should peg up the promotion else face the humiliation later on,’ said an analyst.

Can Balayya win Magical Openings?

As per the ruling formula of Tollywood, whatever the collections recorded in opening first week will decide the ultimate result of a film. Applying the same logic, the high budgeted ‘Uu Kodathara Ulikki Padathara’ will have to rely more on the image of balakrishna rather than Manchu Manoj or Deeksha Seth or Manchu Lakshmi. A simple analysis on market stamina of Manoj compared to the budget invested on this flick, surely there will be a big imbalance which has to be corrected and collected only in the name of Balayya. However, there is also a different version from trade sources. ‘In fact, Balayya’s potential as a magical opener has gone for a severe beating when ‘Parama Veera Chakra, Adhinayakudu’ did not even record 75% of house full collections on first day. ‘Sri Rama Rajyam’ picked up only after positive mouth talk in overseas and domestic market. Going by these calculations, makers of ‘UKUP’ should peg up the promotion else face the humiliation later on,’ said an analyst.

Manchu Lakshmi Gives Relief To Puri Camp

Finally, there is good news for this top director who has forgotten the fact that his product is pending for a release. The news is from Manchu Lakshmi who is all ready to send jitters down the spines of Tollywood with her latest flick.

Due to the non-availability of theatres and 'Eega' effect on audiences, many films have postponed their releases. Among them 'Devudu Chesina Manushulu', 'Julayi' and 'Uh Kodathara Ulikki Padathara' are the biggies. However, UKUP and DCM have decided to come on Aug 2nd and 3rd respectively. To give some breather to Puri Jagan, Manchu Lakshmi has now shifted the release date. Surprisingly she has advanced the release date by a week and the movie is going to hit the marquee on 27th July.

Though DCM is Puri Jagan's venture, Raviteja's poor form and Raghu Kunche's average music haven't created much hype for this flick. On the other hand, Balayya's special role and Manoj's dangerous looks have raised expectations on UKUP. The gap in released dates is nothing but a big relief to Puri camp!

Another fight between Balakrishna and Raviteja

Balakrishna and Raviteja have locked horns many times in the recent past and Raviteja has the upper hand till now in this battle. Somehow their films have a knack of releasing together even if they were planned for releasing in separate weeks. Once again Balakrishna and Raviteja are clashing at the Box office and this time the fight gets interesting.

Balakrishna did the key role in Uu Kodatara Ulikki Padatara, which is releasing on August 2. This film has created very big buzz among the business circles that it was sold much prior to the release date. Raviteja's August 3rd release Devudu Chesina Manushulu has massy outlook and it was directed by popular director Puri Jagannadh.

Both these films target the same section of audience and it would be interesting to see who will be the winner in this clash. Two big films releasing on alternate days has become a rarity these days. That has happened only once in the recent times. Businessman and Bodyguard released with a gap of one day between them and the former walked away with laurels. Let's see who will this contest between the frequent fighters.