Anushka Brings Hopes For Namitha

Ever since the film 'Arundhati' has turned out to be a raging hit, it has infused a new hope and confidence in many film makers who have believed in coming up with offbeat genres and create a variety in the list of movies that have been hitting on the screens.

One film that seems to be deeply motivated by this is said to be the team of the forthcoming venture 'Jaganmohini'. Apparently, the theme and genre is quite similar and the unit has been quite excited looking at the response public has been giving for Anushka's flick.

On the other hand, the buxom beauty Namitha who is doing the title role is said to have been really motivated by Anushka and this has got her putting in double efforts to come up with an equally dramatic performance and the result of all this will be known in the month of March when 'Jaganmohini' releases.

Slumdog మిల్లిఒనిరే Movie Review

Film: Slumdog Millionaire
Critic Rating: 3/5
Banner: Celador Films
Cast: Anil Kapoor, Irrfan Khan, Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Madhur Mittal, Imran Hasnee, Mahesh Manjrekar, Shruti Seth, Saurabh Shukla, Raj Zutshi, Jeneva Talwar, Ankur Vikal
Music: A R Rahman
Screenplay: Simon Beaufoy
Cinematography: Anthony Dod Mantle
Director: Danny Boyle
Producers: Christian Colson, Tessa Ross, Paul Smith
Release Date: 23/01/2009

The much publicized, acclaimed and laurelled 'Slumdog Millionaire' has hit the screens of Hyderabad today. The film got the punch after winning Golden Globe Award also getting 10 Oscar Nominations. It's indisputable to say that the film allured entire western audiences. But how far it can appeal for Indian movie lovers? Let us peep into the details.

Story
A hard hitting and realistic tale, the story is about Jamal Malik (Dev) who is on the verge of becoming a millionaire from an ordinary slum boy as he has reached the final stage of the 'Who wants to be a millionaire?' show being hosted by Prem Kumar (Anil Kapoor). As he gets closer to his goal, the story goes behind and shows his days from childhood and how he is able to answer each question posed to him. There is a reason why Jamal is at the show, he wants to locate his long lost childhood sweetheart Latika (Freida) who is forcibly taken away by his own brother Salim (Madhur) and given to local don Javed Khan (Mahesh Manjrekar). On the other hand, there is an allegation of cheating heaped on Jamal and he is busy trying to explain his answers to inspector (Irrfan) and constable Srinivas (Saurabh Shukla). So does Jamal get out of those charges? Does he manage to win the show? And most importantly, does he locate his girl for whom he has been pining so much? Watch the movie to know more.

Performance
Dev Patel was decent and carried out his role with aplomb; he was shrewd where necessary and silent when needed.

Freida was the perfect choice given her natural beauty and her magical eyes, Madhur was effective with his brief presence, Anil Kapoor was masterly, Irrfan Khan was matured, Saurabh was suitable and Mahesh was regular.

Child artiste Vikas Swarup has proved to be the best.

The others did not have much say and did their bit mechanically. The story was simple but it was presented in a very captivating manner, the dialogues were realistic, music and background score was relevant to the situations, editing was neat, script was written well, screenplay was sensible. Cinematography deserves a pat on the shoulder. The other departments were up to the mark.

Most Appreciable Aspects:
Canning the slum areas so convincingly and naturally
Performances of child artistes
Last question faced by Jamal Malik
Title Song

Debatable Things:
Depiction of darker side of Indian slum so terribly
Conviction In the content
Why the director concluded it saying 'it's written'? Why can't he say 'he is lucky'?

Analysis:
It's a movie that sounds mundane for Indian audiences as they have got exposed to better story lines and better narrations so far. But it has run on a new platform where Indian movies seldom do. Let us discuss how it appealed for western audiences and how for Indians. As almost every Indian knows the most famous TV Show 'Koun Banega Crorepathi', they can get connected easily. It's the story of a slum boy who happens to be on the hot seat of that show miraculously. He wins 20 million rs in that show and makes big news in entire nation. How the uneducated slum boy could win that show with his general knowledge? That forms the interesting narration all over. His practical exposure and knowledge that comes to him since childhood luckily form the set of questions in front of him when he faces that show. Ultimately he wins the maximum amount from that show. But there is no big social responsibility that is linked up in the climax. There is no surprise element or the aspect that boosts up the graph of the movie in climax. Hence it appeals to be a normal flick for Indian movie lovers. Beside all this, the love line in the movie is also nothing new for Indian audiences and it goes without saying in any movie. The adrenaline hasn't boosted up even in climax as there is no suspense part.

But for westerners, they hardly get exposed to this kind of stuff. They can easily get sympathetic when the pathetic India is shown for them from the angles of filthy slums, brothel lanes and Mumbaikar gangsters. Rehman's Indo-western style of background score appealed for them in novel way. And moreover, the sensitive love concept from the side of lead role also makes them connect better.

The film is neither extraordinary nor great. It's a good narration with an average content where direction and screenplay grooved well. But still, the film got the great international recognition- because 'It's written'.

Balaiah doing his homework

Yuvaratna Nandamuri Balakrishna is getting ready for his first full-fledged political tour beginning from Hindupur in Anantapur district on January 29.

Party sources say Balaiah is busy doing his home work on various issues he is going to speak during his road shows and public meetings.

He is making a thorough study of issues concerning the common public including farmers, women, youth, minorities, Dalits and backward classes. Senior leaders like Kadiam Srihari, Nagam Janardhan Reddy and Kodela Sivaprasada Rao are briefing him on various subjects, sources said.

It is good that Balaiah is going to public well-prepared. But what is important is how he will speak before the public. If he doesn't have clarity on issues, people would turn him down outrightly.

Drunk Pavan fell unconscious

Exhibiting his true colours, Yuva Rajyam chief Pavan Kalyan discarded all decency and consumed toddy and fell unconscious for a brief period on Friday.

The incident occurred during the fourth day of his road show in Karimnagar district.

Pavan consumed the toddy given by one of the toddy tappers. He could have tasted a few drops of it to show courtesy. However, he chose to drink the full pot of toddy which went to straight to his head, sources said.

And when he took to padayatra, the toddy began showing its effect. Under its effect, Pavan danced to folk drums at Antargam village in Ramadugu mandal. Then, within a few minutes the toddy took full control on Pavan following which he fell unconscious for a brief period.

Pavan’s assistants immediately swung into action and brought into senses by offering cold water after which he resumed the padayatra, sources said.

Mumaith's Comparison With Disco Shanti

She is currently known as the item queen of the southern circuit and though she has few item songs to get over with she has already been offered few plum chances to act and off late, she has become more of an actress than an item girl from Bollywood. However, Mumaith makes it a point to be there in quality banners and shake a leg.

Now, she is all set to arrive with the new song which happens to be a remake of the blockbuster chart buster 'Bangaru Kodi Petta…' from the musical thriller 'Gharana Mogudu'. All this is happening for the new movie that Ram Charan Teja is the hero of and those who don't know, this is being directed by the tough task master S S Rajamouli.

Apparently, the original song had the famous Disco Shanti who did the jig with Chiru and now it has become obvious that folks are in the mood to compare and see whether Mumaith has the ability to beat the sensuality and sex appeal of Disco Shanti and her moves. The result will be known soon.

Trade Talk : 'Jejamma' still rules!!!

Anushka with her graceful presence and Kodi Ramakrishna with his masterly direction and both of them strongly supported by an excellent graphics team and technical crew, the film has been romping with successful collections and is going strong.

Handsome hero Ram and the two hot beauties Hansika and Sheela did the trick for M S Raju and director B Gopal. The film is a breezy entertainer and this has worked well with all groups of audience.

With a lot of preference shown on the Telugu nativity and a good chemistry by lover boy Tarun and bubbly beauty Genelia, crafty film maker Krishna Vamsi managed to scrape through with some decent marks on this family entertainer.

The hat trick success of director Srinu Vaitla and the much needed victory for Nagarjuna has been registered with this venture and still the effects of Mamata Mohandas and her sex appeal have been reverberating throughout the many corners of industry.

Though not up to the complete expectation of Allari Naresh's earlier flicks, this one has turned out to be a surprise. In fact that it was more of a serious entertainer than comedy. Madalasa Sharma was generous in her skin show which added to the glamour.

'I'll do anything for him' : Hansika

For the first time in her career, Hansika will be doing a hot item number with Prabhas in his next film being directed by Meher Ramesh. “I’ll do anything for director Meher as he is like my brother,” she opines.Being the remake of the Hindi film Don, she would be invariably stepping into the shoes of Helen and Kareena Kapoor for this sizzling number.Will it be a real sizzler? “Even I don’t know about the concept or my costume,” she smiles.

Unlike her peers Ileana and Trisha, she is breaking new ground. Will the Prabhas-Hansika jodi set the screen on fire?

Ileana Enjoys With 'Helmet'

She is known as the slender beauty with the most seductive hips. She is none other than our Goan beauty Ileana who has become a household part of the Telugu industry. It is known news that the pretty starlet is currently at her home in Goa due to her injured leg and is recovering quickly.

Injuries apart, it is said that this beauty has got a personal interest and that is riding bikes. Now, whether she rides or not, Ileana is said to be very fond of bike rides and it is heard that there are several times this babe just took off on the roads of Chennai and Hyderabad. Smartly, she was covered in a helmet.

However, there is one query. She might have covered her face but people recognize her with hourglass figure than face!! How to hide that? While that is a question which can be debated to a large extent, for now the best thing would be to watch out for those pretty girls wearing helmets, who knows? One among them could be Ileana…

Sizzling Shriya Touching Old Flames!!

It has been a while since the sizzling beauty Shriya has been found in the Telugu circuit and honestly speaking, many say that her notable presence was only in the blockbuster dubbing hit 'Sivaji'. Since then this girl has been on a roll to bollywood and eventually Hollywood.

However, Shriya seems to have taken a stick here and there and has now realized that home is where her admirers are and Tollywood always stood first in her following. So now, this pretty girl is said to be starting her comeback journey from kollywood and she already has four flicks waiting to arrive.

Reports say that Shriya has been getting in touch with all her known heroes and film makers in the southern circuit with whom she shares good rapport and relationships. The idea is to grab few plum offers and regain her position which has been taken over by the new age beauties. Good luck with your mission Shriya.

Kajal's Sexy Poses For Calendar

She is known as the naughty seductress of the film industry and given her highly tempting looks mixed with innocence and girlish charms, she has become the most sought after not just in Telugu but also in the entire southern circuit. She is none other than the saucy and spicy Kajal Agarwal.

This pretty girl happens to be the brand ambassador for the Big C range of mobiles and showrooms and since the New Year has arrived, the company has come up with a new calendar featuring Kajal in all the pages. This has become a sensation of sorts since Kajal is said to have come up with some really seductive poses in this one.

Incidentally, Big C seems to have got a lot of mileage with Kajal around and earlier, the same role was being done by the charming beauty Charmi. Kajal is also busy with her new movie alongside hero Ramcharan Teja and this is gearing up for a summer release. Good going pretty girl!!!

Photo Feature: Obama's first signature

President Barack Obama's first signature as president seen after he signed a proclamation, after being sworn in as the 44th President of the United States during the inaugural ceremony in Washington January 20, 2009.