Memu Saitam' cricket teams : Kajal, Anushka, Rakul preet singh

Telugu Film Industry has come together to raise funds for the Hudhud cyclone relief and as part of the 'Memu Saitam' telethon event, which will be held on November 30th, Telugu film celebs will play charity cricket matches at Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Stadium in Hyderabad.

Four teams will participate in this tournament. Victory Venkatesh, Nagarjuna, NTR and Ram Charan will lead the teams.

A draw was held to select players for the teams and the details of the players are here.

Ram Charan Team – Tharun (Vice Captain), Gopichand, Ravi Teja, Aadi, Ajay, Sumanth,Vadde Naveen, Taraka Ratna, Varun Sandesh, Sudheer Babu, Kajal Aggawal, Charmme, Archana, Ritu Varma, Poonam Kaur

Venkatesh Team – Manchu Vishnu (Vice Captain), Dr.Rajasekhar, Manchu Manoj, Nithin, Dasari Arun, Nara Rohit, Sushanth, Naveen Chandra, Aadarsh, Samantha , Manchu Lakshmi, Sanjana, Priya Banerjee, Tejaswi Madivada

NTR Team – Srikanth (Vice Captain), Ravi Teja, Nani, Sai Dharam Tej, Tanish, S.S.Thaman, Prince, Sundeep Kishan ,Raghu, Anushka, Deeksha Seth, Nikhita, Asmita Sood, Subhra Aiyappa

Nagarjuna Team – Akhil (Vice Captain), Nikhil, Allari Naresh, Naga Shaurya, Sharwanand, Sachin Joshi, Kalyan Ram, Sai Kumar, Rajeev Kanakala, Rakul Preet Singh, Pranitha Subash, Sonia, Madhu Sahlini, Disha Pandey

source : ind

ANR, prosperous 90th birthday

It's a celebration of sorts. Veteran turns ninety and is still going strong in acting department. The man in discussion is none but the stalwart of Telugu cinema Akkineni Nageshwar Rao. The actor who debuted at the age of 17 in Tollywood shook Telugu film industry and is still going strong. His first film was Dharmapatni in 1941. He played a small role in that film. Four years later, he got the chance to play lead role in Seeta Rama Jananam (1944). Films like Balaraju (1948) and Keelugurram (1949) established him as a star. With Devadasu (1953), his became big star and won many accolades as actor. Since then he never looked back and went on to become one of the strong pillars of Telugu film industry along with N T Ramarao. 

Popularly known as ANR, Nageshwar Rao has acted in some iconic films. Charming Prince, distraught lover, college’s lover boy, responsible government official, mythological characters, ANR has done them all. Before foraying into films, ANR acted in several dramas. Today ANR has more than 260 films behind him, in which majority of the films went on to become hits.

The legendary actor has received several awards. He has got the highest civilian honour the Padma Vibhushan award in 2011. ANR was honoured with the prestigious Dada Sahesb Phalke Award in 1991. Today we have an award similar to the Phalke award in ANR’s name known as the ANR National Award. This award is given annually to recognize people for their lifetime achievements and contributions to the Indian film industry.

We saw ANR perform as Maharishi Valmiki in Sri Ramarajyam which was released in 2011. Now two years later we will see him again in Manam. This film also has ANR's son Nagarjuna and grandson Naga Chaitanya in the lead. In Manam ANR will perform as Nagarjuna's son and Naga Chaitanya's grandson. A role reversal from reality. 

The first look of Manam is already out on the occasion of ANR's 90th birthday.

source: telugucinima
 

Special 100th film, Nag promises

Nagarjuna turns 54 today (Aug 29).Nagarjuna has all the reasons to rejoice. In Tollywood he is 90 films old and is going strong. Ask him about his retirement, the actor in him says that he will never retire. Nagarjuna has a goal and that is to complete 100 films as lead actor. Post this he will travel in Venky's path and do guest roles or parallel characters.

Nagarjuna's 100th film will be special he says. "It is so fast that I am reaching 100. Well, definitely plan my 100th film as a special movie. It will be big. But it is too early to talk about," he added.

His next upcoming film Bhai is a complete entertainer. The shooting schedule has wrapped up, except for one song that will be canned from 3rd September in Hyderabad.

Nagarjuna promises that this film will entertain all. It has all the elements needed for a good film. Superb dialogues, great storyline, stylized characterization and awesome comedy.

Speaking about Manam, Nagarjuna said that this is one film that he is looking forward to. "It is really special film in every sphere. It will be a treat for fans. All three of us my dad, my son and me working in same film and it is a great experience," he said.Nagarjuna has good number of projects in hand. As of now he has committed for Durga Arts Banner and there is another film directed by Tadakha fame Dolly.

For the Actor who is suave and stylish, we at TC.com wish a fabulous birthday. Let the sophisticated actor give us many more good films.

souirce:http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movietidbits/nagarjuna_birthdayaug292013.php

'Bhai' In Day And 'Playboy' In Night: Nagarjuna

                                                               Nagarjuna

Nagarjuna  says 'I introduced Mafia to grammar and glamour... Two things in Hyderabad... One is Irani Chai, The other is the 'Bhai' that's me...' Of course, these are the one liners in his up and coming film 'Bhai' co-produced by himself and Reliance Entertainment, directed by the successful director Veerabhadram Chowdary of the films 'Aha Naa Pellanta' and 'Poola Rangadu'.

Richa Gangopadhyay is the female that leads the band of gals in the movie Kamna Jethmalani, Nathalia Kaur, Hamsanandini etc. The movie has phased into the post production works and the unit arranged a pressmeet to launch the first look of the movie, the Facebook page and the website of Annapoorna Studios. Director expressed his excitement to have worked on the celebrated banner Annapoorna and thanked the producer for the opportunity. He said 'We built a set depicting the old city of Hyderabad in Annapoorna studios. We spent a Crore of Rupees on the set which, coupled with the other exquisite locales abroad will surely make the film's look astounding...'

Nagarjuna said he's excited to work on an action entertainer after a while. He added 'It's a formula flick and I liked the passion in Veerabhadram and okayed the script. I will be seen in three shades in the movie, the henchman of a Hongkong don, a don myself in Hyderabad and a common man. We are planning to launch the audio composed by Devi Sri Prasad very soon. Love to make new friendships, so agreed to join hands with Reliance. Not sure of movies with a cause. If I have to do, I will attempt one on the environment issues'. He said Akhil will not act in guest appearances and plans are on to launch him as a hero soon.

Brahmanandam, MS, JP, Raghubabu, Chalapathi Rao, Vennela Kishore, Sonu Sood, Sayaji Shinde, Aditya Menon, Ashish Vidyardhi, Rahul Dev, Duvvasi, nandini, Sandhya Janak, Geetanjali, Rajitha etc are the remaining cast. Crew includes: Music: Devi Sri Prasad; Camera: Sameer Reddy; Editor: Karthik Srinivas; Producer: Nagarjuna; Director: Veerabhadram Chowdary;

source:http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/96354.html

Nagarjuna Is Still 'Greeku Veerudu'

Many senior heroes are suffering a downfall of business now. Buyers are not showing any faith on many heroes as they have shown till a few years back. The producers those are ready to take risk on young heroes are keeping big heroes at bay. But Nagarjuna proved that things will work if planned the project as per market value of the hero and business range.

His earlier films Rajanna and Damarukam were cost failures. Over budget kept the film 'Damarukam' in troubles. Hence Nagarjuna is perfectly advising his producers to plan as per his market value.

Sources say that Greeku Veerudu was made with a budget of Rs 18 Cr. While this amount returned back in the form of theatrical distribution rights, producer got profits in the form of satellite rights. Kamakshi Movies Siva Prasad Reddy who is close friend of Nagarjuna is lauding his friend for making this happen.

source:http://www.greatandhra.com/viewnews.php?id=45052&cat=1&scat=4

Happy Birthday Nagarjuna

Nagarjuna is turning a year older, yet looking more desirable. 

He celebrates his birthday on Wednesday (August 29, 2012). At 53, he is looking more dashing than before. His Shiridi Sai is up for release and he`s extremely happy with the success of the film`s music. 

Speaking at music success celebrations that were held at N Convention center on August 28th, he said that music director Keeravani must have indebted to him in his previous birth and repaying by giving him musical hits one after another. Thrilled with the young singers` musical show on the event, he said, "this is birthday gif