A decade of Manchu Manoj in Tollywood

Time flies and how? Exactly ten years ago, on this very day (August 6) actor Manchu Manoj made his debut in Tollywood with the film Donga Dongadi playing the lead role. The actor had earlier starred as a child artiste in his dad Mohan Babu's films like Major Chandrakanth, Punyabhoomi Na Desam, Adavilo Anna and Khaidigaru. It's been a long an event journey for the actor who has earned the tag Rocking Star.

"10years as a hero and 27years as a child artist :) I thank my Family, Friends and Fans for supporting me throughout:):) love u all:)," posted Manchu Manoj who has acted in 14 Tollywood films so far. "I am very happy with my career. I'm not the type to plan much. Initially, after completing every movie, I would travel a lot to the US to visit my sister Lakshmi. Now that she's here, the number of films I'm doing is increasing too," he says Manoj when asked about his filmography.

He is presently shooting for his next film Current Theega. Rakul Preet Singh is playing the lead in the movie which also has Sunny Leone in a guest role.

source : toi

Suriya's 'Sikander' Audio Launch

The audio launch of Suriya-Samantha's much-awaited "Sikander" (Telugu dubbed version of Tamil film "Anjaan") is all set to take place on Thursday (31 July) at Shilpakala Vedika in Hyderabad.

The audio launch function is likely to be a grand event with the presence of "Sikander" (aka "Sikinder") cast and crew, including Suriya, Samantha, music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja and director Lingusamy. 

No formula to guarantee super-hit movies : Salman Khan

Superstar Salman Khan, whose movies have repeatedly grossed over Rs 100 crores, says there is no formula of making super-hit and money-minting movies and filmmakers should also focus on content.

"When people talk about numbers, they are very generous and say this movie will cross Rs 300 crores, Rs 400 crores and even Rs 500 crores. But then the films are big disasters," Khan said while talking to reporters here through a video link from India.

The 48-year old superstar, who was accompanied by his Kick co-star Jacqueline Fernandez and author Chetan Bhagat, said till the time a movie is released and reaches the audiences, "there is no guarantee of any movie being a super-duper hit or a flop.

"There is no formula. The best of the directors have failed miserably, the best producers, actors who have given hit after hit and feel that (their movie) is going to be the biggest film but those films have not done well," he said. The Dabbang star feels the success of a film depends on the first day reaction of the audience. "That is it. No amount of us promoting the movie (can make the movie a hit)."

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Stuns In Red

                                                Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
The hall at the ITC Grand Chola Sheraton was all decked up for a welcome that’s befitting to the most beautiful woman in the world Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and a member of India’s cinema royalty, no preparation seemed too much as she walked in to flurry of flashes.

Elegant as always in a red saree with a golden zari border paired fittingly with jasmine flowers on her hair, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrived over an hour late but managed to bring the attention back to the matter at hand with a warm namaskaram and a vanakkam in that voice that’s familiar to us all.

In the city to launch Life Cell’s public stem cell banking program,Aishwarya Rai Bachchan spoke at large about her own experience storing the umbilical cord during delivery calling the procedure a ‘precious gift’ for her daughter Aaradhya, she says, “I just found out today (Sunday) is parent’s day and honestly, after giving birth, I’ve realized every day is parents’ day. I feel blessed to have received such a gift. Couples who are expecting should be aware of it and it’s a selfless and precious gift one can give to their children.”

source : yahoo

Vivek Oberoi returns to YRF after 12 years for 'Bank Chor'

Actor Vivek Oberoi will join the cast of Yash Raj Films` `Bank Chor`, marking his comeback to the banner after 12 years.

His last film for the banner was the 2002 hit `Saathiya`.

The actor, who recently played a villain in `Krrish 3`, will essay the role of a CBI officer who turns the bank robbers lives upside down in the film, which also stars Rhea Chakraborty and Riteish Deshmukh.

“I`m really happy to be back in the Yash Raj family again... Working with my buddy Riteish is always a pleasure, hope we bring our crazy chemistry to this one too! Here`s hoping our entire team of `Bank Chor` steals a million hearts!” Vivek said in a statement.

Vivek and Riteish had teamed up for the hit adult comedies `Grand Masti` and `Masti`.

Ashish Patil, business and creative head, Youth Films, Brand Partnerships and Talent Management at Yash Raj Films, believes that Vivek will “set the screen on fire”.

“Bank Chor” will soon go on the floors and is planned for an early 2015 release.

source : zeenews

Anushka Sharma misses Italy

Anushka Sharma, who will soon be seen in the Ranbir Kapoor starrer Bombay Velvet and Aamir Khan starrer PK, has been having a ball of a time shooting for Zoya Akhtar's next Dil Dhadkne Do. Zoya and team recently finished the shoot of the film and returned back to Mumbai. Anushka Sharma, who seemed to be missing the European sunshine while it rains in Mumbai, posted a pic of herself from Italy on twitter.

Tweeting about the same, Anushka Sharma added an image of herself in Italy saying, "It's pouring in Mumbai .. Kind of miss sunshine ..Pic courtesy, portovenere, Italy". The actress was recently spotted in pictures alongside Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra while shooting for Zoya Akhtar's film Dil Dhadakne Do on a cruise-liner.

Dil Dhadakne Do is said to revolve around a dysfunctional Punjabi family on a cruise trip. Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, the film features an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Anushka Sharma, Anil Kapoor and Shefali Shah and is slated to release on June 5, 2015.

source : bwh

Sunny’s Laila tops the item songs of 2013

These sirens burnt the screens last year with their item girl acts as they shimmied to foot-tapping music, and their sex appeal took the oomph factor up several notches. A special mention, though, is reserved for ShahidKapoor, whose moves impressed in the item song DhatingNaach.

After considering the votes we received on itimes.com/polls and our vote, here's our list of the best item songs of 2013.
Times poll'13 Best item songs

S.No.	Song	Film
1	Laila	Shootout at Wadala
2	Ram Chahe Leela	Ram-Leela
3	Chhamiya No 1	Zila Ghaziabad
4	Babli Badmaash	Shootout at Wadala
5	Ghaziabad ki Rani	Zila Ghaziabad
6	Dhating Naach	Phata Poster Nikhla Hero
7	Jadoo Ki Jhappi	Ramaiya VastaVaiya
8	Don't touch my Body	Bullett Raja
9	1234 Get On The...	Chennai Express
10	Katrina Ko Kareena Ko	Enemmy

source : toi