NTR 'Shakti' - no hopes on its success

It is learnt that fans of the NTR Jr are disappointed with the trailers of his upcoming movie "Shakti"!

Fans are not so excited with the new look of NTR Jr in the movie and are also disappointed with the broad plot of is socio-fantasy film.

Though Producers and Director claim this movie to rewrite the records set by Ram Charan Tej's Magadheera - a movie which was liked by people from all sections of the society.

Nira Radia in Bollywood!

After created a huge national storm with her involvement in the Rs 1.76 lakh crore '2G' scam, Nira Radia is all set to enter Bollywood. Don't jump to conclusions, its not Nira Radia who is going to act in a movie, but drawing inspiration from her involvement a movie is being made on her life and work. Satchit Puranik, who earlier made B-grade film like 'Mr Ya Miss' has been roped in UK-based film production company 'Hiten Group' to direct this film. It is learnt that director of photography Mathew R Blute, who has made a mark in the Hollywood is also roped in to be part of the project.

The production house believes that when facts turn out to be stranger than fiction; making a film on these facts will certainly create interest among the audience. And Hiten Group has also finalized the name for the proposed movie which will be called "2G Radia-tion". A B-grade actress 'Poonam Jhawar' will play the lead role of Nira Radia in the film - this actress is known only for her B-grade photo shoots and films and item numbers.

Film's producer Manoj Nandwana recently even announced that this subject is entirely different from what is being dished out currently in the Bollywood. This subject has all the ingredients that go into making a thrilling and fun-filled movie. The movie will trace life of a young entrepreneur _ Radia _ to the times of making it to the national headlines with her involvement in the scam. The actress Poonam Jhawar, who is believed to resemble Nira Radia during a recent interview also confirmed her involvement in the project.

Broker - story of YSR & KVP?

Nira Radia - this is the name heard maximum number of times in the recent times. She has been in the news for all the wrong reasons and due to her proximity to power circles in Politics and in Business communities alike. She was the one who got Telecom portfolio for A. Raja of the DMK and she is the one who has lobbied for 2G spectrum for 'the Tata' and 'the Ambani' - two of biggest names in the world of business. Basically she played the role of a 'Broker' for people in power and for people who aspire to get power.

Down South in Andhra Pradesh and in the Telugu film industry, R P Patnaik is making film on this character called 'Broker'. R P Patnaik who started his career as a music director has been working on this story for a very long time. His tag line for the movie is that one person needs a job to be done and another looks at this need as an opportunity and between this 'Need' and 'Opportunity' stands the character called 'Broker'. Who mediates, facilitates, fixing, lobbies, brokers to get the work done and make his share from one or either sides in the process. This character called 'Broker' has a unique recognition across the world and has literally existed in every part of life.

The movie 'Broker' stars RP Patnaik himself along with Srihari. It is being said that Srihari plays a political leader while RP Patnaik plays his assitant who brokers various deals for his boss. It is being said that these two characters have been created with utmost care and not to hurt any sentiments.

But people who have been involved closely with the projects said that this is most likely the story of Late Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy, former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh and his political advisor Dr. KVP Ramachandra Rao. It is widely known fact that while, YSR was ruling the State, it was KVP who was running the show from behind and even grew to the extent of being the shadow chief minister. Ministers, Politicians, MLAs, Bureaucrats, Industrialists and even common people used to look for KVP's mercy to get their job done. Even YSR used to process every act of his through KVP only.

While, this was a widely known fact - former Congress minister Konda Surekha recently called KVP 'a broker', this mention emphasizes the point how critical was the role of KVP during YSR regime. Percentages and shares to YSR and his family were always discussed through KVP.

Coming back to 'Broker' the movie RP Patnaik has certainly raised eyebrows across by making a movie on this subject and it is being said that the movie might run into some kind of political storm once it hits the screens across Andhra Pradesh shortly. Government sources state that the ruling side may not raise any kind of opposition to the movie to take a dig at YSR and his family.

Ranga The Donga - faction story?

After almost every hero worth his name, now its time of Srikanth to join the faction bandwagon! His next movie 'Ranga The Donga' which is all set for release is a story of factionism in which Srikanth played a double role - one as a thief and the other as a faction leader.

While, everyone thought time is over for faction related movies, this one comes promising a new angle to the same old story! Only time can tell if this movie has anything new to offer or not. Srikanth will be seen in a new and different look - though no thief will have such a look. The movie has Vimala Raman and Ramya Krishna playing the role of leading ladies opposite Srikanth.

RGV abuses K. Raghavendra Rao

Ram Gopal Varma who is known to touch upon controversial topics, has created a different kind of controversy by saying that he is better than K. Raghavendra Rao, who is one of the ace directors of Telugu cinema. RGV made these comments during an interview to a private TV new channels in Hyderabad. RGV who was being interviewed about his new film 'Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju' starring comedian Sunil in the lead role made certain comments which were not liked by K. Raghavendra Rao.

RGV, who made a mark in the Indian cinema with his remarkable works both in Telugu cinema and Hindi cinema. RGV even in his latest movie 'Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju' is making a song which is a direct dig at all the directors of Telugu cinema. The song starts with taking a dig at RGV himself and then shifts focus to other directors like: K. Raghavendra Rao who is known to make romantic movies; Puri Jagannath; VV Vinayak; SS Rajamouli etc.... The song almost hits out at every director worth his name in the Telugu cinema industry.

Pavan Kalyan to turn to Direction

Pavan Kalyan, who has been dishing out disaster after disaster with his acting is all set to turn to film direction. But, thankfully he is only going act like a film director in his next movie which is being made based on Christianity and Jesus Christ! The first part of the movie which is being produced in English, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam is already shot in Jerusalem, which is a holy play for Christians.

The film will have a popular heroine playing a prominent role, while it is learnt that four top actors from South Indian cinema are roped in to play important characters. The director and producer are maintaining secrecy on who these top actors are who will be playing these all important roles in the film which is expected to hit screens only towards the end of 2011 - most likely around Christmas next year.

JK Bharavi, Sangeetham Srinivas Rao, Konda Krishnam Raju are the producers of the film. Production assistant Stefano, Chief designer Christina Tinto and three other internationally reputed technicians from Hollywood will be working in the film. Producers of the film are also considering an international release for the film which is also being made in English.

Ronnie Screwvala - golden boy of Indian film industry

Ronnie Screwvala – this is the most frequently heard name in Indian cinema. A Parsi Indian, Ronnie (Rohinton) Screwvala is the CEO and founder chairman of ‘UTV Group” which comprises of UTV Software Communications, UTVi and UTV Motion Pictures. An internationally renowned Ronnie Screwcala, recently partnered with Walt Disney, Fox Searchlight and Sony to launch television channels which are of international repute. UTV Group also partnered with Will Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment production company to develop content for big screen and small screen.

Ronnie Screwvala, who was born on September 8, 1956 in Mumbai (then Bombay) started his career by launching Indiua’s first organized cable TV network. And in 1996 UTV ventured into film production with Ronnie Screwvala producing his first motion picture _ Dil Ke Jharoke Main _ starring Manisha Koirala in 1997.

Since 2004, UTV has been making content for Indian television and has developed programs for Hungama TV, a kids channel in association with Disney and Time Warner. Ronnie Screwvala to his credit has been in the field of content development for Indian television since 1994. His first two serials ‘Shanti’ and “Lifeline” rewrote history books of Indian television.

Ronnie Screwvala, who is India’s leading film producer with every second movie being produced by UTV Motion Pictures or UTV Spotboy was named in the ‘Esquire’ list of 75 most influential people in the 21^st century and was also ranked 78 in 2009 among Time magazine’s most influential people in the world. This is a huge honour!

Even in 2011, Ronnie Screwvala, UTV Motion Pictures, UTV Spotboy are going to produce many blockbuster moviews. Dhobi Ghat which is due to hit screens on January 11 is being produced by UTV Motion Pictures. Ronnie Screwvala, who gave many superstars to Indian small and big screens is all set to offer another in Prateik Babbar.