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Crazy director Puri Jagannath has the knack of wrapping up the shooting of big ticket film in relatively less number of working days. He proved that with Mahesh's 'Businessman' and is gearing up to repeat the same magic with 'Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu' starring Powerstar

Pawan Kalyan.

Puri announced the release date of 'Businessman' on the day of Muhurat and it worked wonders for all the people who were associated with the film. He once again followed the same strategy, but this time with Pawan Kalyan's 'Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu'.

"Though I tried several times to team up with Pawan Kalyan garu who gave me life with 'Badri', somehow the plans got delayed due to various reasons. 'Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu' is my 25th film as director and I'm very happy to do this film with Pawan. This the story of a news reporter. It is a different action film, which will have all the elements that fans and audience expect from Pawan Kalyan. The regular shooting would kickstart from May 2nd week and the film will be released worldwide on October 18," said Puri.

Huge expectations were riding on the crazy combo of Pawan-Puri. Let's wish both of them delivers another smashing hit at the Box Office!!!

While shooting for the remake of this blockbuster yesteryear song, Yuga Star Ramcharan got injured and there is a pause in shooting. Now, this is going to cost an extra 1 crore for the makers!

As the 'Racha' team got plenty of time now to revisit their work with Charan's unavailability, many thoughts and ideas are flowing in, say sources. The song was supposedly finished except a few dance moves involving just hero. However, the makers are now going for 'graphics' rain for the entire song and this is going to cost a cool one crore extra. Top notch technicians who have worked for 'Magadheera' are called for, to add CG rain to this prestigious song. Graphical elements like water splashing on the hot body of heroine will come as extra addition now.

Already, cinematographer Sameer Reddy has roped in a Hollywood 'Colorist' to work on the final look and feel of the movie. The overall budget for this song has now shot up to 3 crores and the producers look quite comfortable, as they can extract the money easily with 'Racha' releasing simultaneously in 3 languages. If the film delays further, we don't know what idea will strike these makers and too much cooking will lead to a spoiled dish!

One of the recent bumper hits of Tollywood is 'Businessman' and it has reiterated the stand of prince Mahesh Babu as the reigning superstar of Tollywood. In between, there was also a talk that Mahesh would take the same film to Bollywood and mark his debut to capture the hearts of the Hindi audience.

However, here is the latest update. It is heard that 'Businessman' has been finalized in Hindi and this would be directed by Puri Jagannadh while the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma is the producer. As for the lead, it is heard that Abhishek Bachchan would be stepping into the shoes of Mahesh Babu.

Currently, RGV is busy with giving the final touches to his movie 'Department' which is scheduled for a release in May. On the other hand, many are waiting to see who would be taking the place of the saucy seductress Kajal Agarwal as the leading lady for Hindi 'Businessman'.

Big stars and directors generally stand first in giving frank opinions about their team and this puts them in a fix sometimes. Our superstar Mahesh Babu had one such moment recently. Here goes the story!

The other day Superstar Mahesh attended a public function where music director Anoop Rubens was another guest. Though Anoop has never worked for Mahesh, there is a connection between them. Popular production house RR Makers signs deals with technicians and actors for a long term, and striking hot Isha Chawla and music-man Anoop are best examples for this. Both need to do five flicks for RR as per the agreement signed.

However, when Anoop is to start work on RR's 'Dookudu', it is Mahesh who has requested for replacement and roped in Thaman. Anoop was heard a little bit disappointed then, with Superstar not believing in his talent and tunes. Later, Anoop rocked the tinsel town with 'Poola Rangadu' and 'Ishq', and is now coming up with 'Lovely'. Onlookers shared that Mahesh is uncomfortable to exchange looks with the music director for a while and everything is alright after some time. Superstar's choices are always different and you should be different to become a Superstar!

This is the hot gossip that is making rounds in film nagar now. Ram Charan's Racha storyline is pretty similar to Allu Arjun's 'Bunny' movie, which itself was a mix of various commercial potboilers. Bunny did well at the box office to complete the hat-trick of hits for Allu Arjun. Raghu Babu's blind comedy and Devi Sri Prasad's songs played vital role in it.

Sampath Nandi's subject is strikingly similar to Bunny as Racha too has a flashback involving hero's father (played by Parthipan) and the hero fights for a social cause (a problem related to Telangana area. In Bunny it was Polavaram Dam issue). Strong buzz is making rounds in film nagar that Racha might end up as average fare at the box office.

Audio hasn't lived up to the expectations and the trailer looks mediocre and cliched. So a lot will depend upon the comedy factor in this movie. Let's see if it has the required fuel in that department before believing in these rumors.

Loads of talent is making her the most sought after actress these days. But, What shocks us is that a lady of heroine material is resorting to motherly roles. Folks, this is Lakshmi Manchu for you.

After proving her acting prowess as evil queen Irendri in 'Anaganaga O Dheerudu', Lakshmi Manchu entered the big league of women actors. However, the curvy siren is taking careful steps in selecting scripts. Currently, the dusky seductress (off course, she has to prove this angle still) is busy with talented filmmaker Mani Ratnam's 'Kadal' and her own production 'Gundello Godari'. Reportedly, the tall lady is said to be portraying the role of Samantha's mother in this Maniratnam flick. Paired alongside action hero and talented Arjun, both the couple are playing a strict middle class parents, say sources.

Generally after watching LP in Ramu's 'Dongala Muta', one expects to see her sizzle in a ravishing role, than an artistic portrayal. But, interesting characterization and magical screenplay by Mani sir made her bend for this movie, it appears. Let us see, how she woes the audience with her 'acting' extravaganza!