AR Rahman's 'Super Heavy' - Tidbits

'Super Heavy' has been released and the first public introduction of the music was almost as cagey. Jagger, Stewart, Joss Stone, reggae artist Damian Marley and our very own, A.R. Rahman, gathered to speak about the making of the album after about half of it was played, on June 30 at the Jim Henson Studios in Los Angeles. Their chat emphasized the nature of the project and the random way in which the music, a multi-cultural free-for-all at the start, came together. While most of the tracks played mix and match elements from multiple cultures, Indian film music, reggae, blues, soul music and a dose of 'Sister Morphine...' 'Miracle Worker...' is a straight reggae tune. Another, less obviously named cut included a ballad sung by Stone and fascinating blend of a dub bass line and strings to create a compelling pop song. The album's concept, from the start, was to see what would happen if a band of musicians from different cultures composed and recorded together.

Prabhu Deva postpones divorce?

Yesterday saw some disappointment in a Chennaicourt. The disappointment was for some scribes, who were patiently waiting for the director-actor-choreographer, Prabhu Deva to come for the final hearing so that they could drill him with questions pertaining to his future andthe impending wedding to Nayanthara. Prabhu Deva was reported to marry Nayan when his current wife Ramlath sought law to intervene and issue a stay order for the marriage between the actress and the choreographer. Later a divorce was filed and June 30 was declared the day for final hearing for the twoparties. But, both the parties lawyers were only present, who presented reasons fortheir clients to not be able to present physically for the hearing. While Prabhu Deva's barrister sighted that his client was not in town, Ramlath's lawyer cited that her absence wasdue to one of her children falling sick. We are sure you also do remember that Nayan had said she was quitting her career as an actress to marry Prabhu Deva and then there were some rumours that she is Bollywood bound. But we donot have any confirmation from the side of the lady inquestion regarding her future plans. Well for now all we can say is that the judge has postponed the hearing to July 10. We guess we will know what the future holdsfor Prabhu Deva and Nayanon this day, that is if both the parties are present and ready to dissolve theirmarriage.

Gadde Sindhura's 'Killer' release on July 8th

Former Miss India Gadde Sindhura's action thriller 'Killer' is all set to release on July 8th. Nagesh Naradasi is the director of this film. Shafi, Tanikella Bharani,Ramireddy, Raviprakash,Vijay, Anil, Sumansetty acted in this suspense thriller. This movie completed shooting long ago and has been waiting to release in theatres. Kiran is producing this film on Srinivasa Creations banner. "Gadde Sindhura is elegant on screen. The story revolves around her. We shot an item number with dancer Risha in Chennai's VGP Golden beach. We hopethe audience like this film" director Nagesh said.

'Deewana Mastana' with Naresh and Shriya

Producer Vamsi Krishna, who is currently producing a film with Nara Rohith, Solo, has made a casting coup. He brought in Allari Naresh and Shriya Saran as pair in his next film reportedly based on a Hindi hit movie Deewana Mastana (1997). Along with Naresh and Shriya, Sharwanand is also playing the lead role in the movie to be directed by newcomer Narayana.

Puri Jagannadh hits the jackpot

is making waves in Bollywood too. His Bbuddah with Amitabh Bachchan received good ratings from critics and even the collections are also picking up. Everyone israving him for bringing backthe angry young man and writing some good one-liners for Big B. Puri's recent Telugu films disappointed everyone and his popularity is slowly nose-diving, and with this Hindi movie, he gets big boost to his career. So suddenly, his next film with Mahesh Babu titled The Business Man has becomehottest movie to go to the sets. Moreover, Puri and Maheshare teaming up together after 5 years and now with the success of Bbuddah, everyone is confident that they would recreate the same magic that they did with Pokiri.

Anushka to do period drama 'Rampachodavaram'

Anushka is doing another heroine-oriented film. She has signed a period drama titled Rampachodavaram , to be produced by Konda Krishnam Raju. Chaitanya Dantaluri, who shot to famewith Baanam , will direct themovie, with script written by J K Bharavi.
"Bharavi has prepared the script based on incidents about the guerilla like war against British Empire that happened in our state in the 1930s. It is the film about a group of youngsters led by a womanwho fought against the oppressive regime. Excited by our story, Anushka immediately said yes to it and we thought Chaitanya would do justice to this subject, so we brought in him. Manisharma is composing the music," Konda Krishnam Raju told ina press note.
The film will be shot in three languages in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam and will be filmed primarily near Coorg.

Filmfare (South) Awardsfor 2010

Chiru with daughter and wife at Filmfare Awards
58th Filmfare Awards (South) Ceremony, held at HICC in Hyderabad on Saturday night (July 2), wastruly a glam and glitzy affair. All the biggies from South from Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Vikram, Ravi Teja, Naga Chaitanya, Uday Kiran to Mammotty came down to attend the function. Here isthe list of award winners from Telugucinema.
Glam girls like Sruthi Haasan, Sia Gautham, Rachana Maurya, Deeksha Seth, Ramya and Hansika floored the audiences and guests present there with their dances.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Chiranjeevi
Best Film: Vedam
Best Director: Krish (Vedam)
Best Actor: Allu Arjun (Vedam)
Best Actress:  Anushka Shetty (Vedam)
Best Actor  In A Supporting Role (Male):  Sai Kumar (Prasthanam)
Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Female):  Abhinaya (Shambo Shiva Shambo)
Best Music Director: A R Rehmaan (Ye Maaya Chesave)
Best Playback singer (female): Geetha Madhuri  (Golimaar –  “Magallu..”)
Best Playback Singer (Male):  Ramesh Vinayagam& karunya  (Mahesh Khaleja - “Sada Shiva Sanyasi)
Best Lyrics: Rama Jogaiah Shastry  (Mahesh Khaleja – “Sada Shiva Sanyasi)
Best Cinematography: Manoj Paramhansa (Ye Maaya Chesave)
Mamootty and Vikram at Filmfare Awards