Chintakayala Ravi Movie Review

Chintakayala Ravi is a decent family, love and comedy entertainer with all the required sattiers and attiers. It is an out and out Venkatesh movie with all his typical style of acting. We get to see a lot of comedy from him in the beginning and a lot of sentiment in the end like his earlier family entertainers Raja, Kalisundam Raa, Premante Idera, Adavari Matalaku Arthale Verule etc.

Director Yogesh and script writer Kona Venkat aptly prepared a script for Venkatesh and in turn Venkatesh just lived in the character. Both Kona Venkat and Yogi brought out the best of Venkatesh in this movie and utilized his acting talents to the maximum. It is surely the best romantic entertainer in Venkatesh career as said by him.

Chintakayala Ravi is surely going to be a hit in all “A” centres and among all lady audiences. They are going to just love this movie as it has a lot of mother sentiment in it. It is also going to be a hit because there are no other big star movies during the dusserra festival holidays and also in the near future.

Performances: Venkatesh is the soul of this movie. He didnt act but just lived in the character of Chintakalya Ravi (just jeevinchadu). He was the best in comedy scenes and also in the emotional scenes. The audience will remember his Raja climax action when seeing the climax of Chintakayala Ravi. His dressess and glasses are asusual the best. He looks good in all the modern and fashionable dresses. A special mention about his elongated goatee should be made here. It gave him a real cool and stylish look and also matched the looks of all Indian youth living in US who try to look stylish and different.

Heroines Anushka and Mamtha Mohandas are not just used for songs unlike in other movies. They also have equal and important characterization in the movie along with Venkatesh. They both form a vital part of the movie. Yogi made use of the acting talents of both the heroines and not their body talent making it a family entertainer and not a youth entertainer.

Lakshmi, Chandra Mohan, MS Narayana, Shiyyaji Shinde and Chalapathi Rao were good as the parents of Venkatesh, Mamtha Mohandas and Anushka respectively.

Brahmanandam, Ali, Venumadhav and Sunil could make the audience laugh but not as much as Venkatesh could do. He was the best among comedians.

It was a pleasant to see Venu and Nikitha in guest roles. Arthi Chabriya was hot in her item number and NTR was smart in his french beard. He will appear on screen in a song and will entertain the audience with few dancing steps in his style.

Music by Bollywood duo Vishal - Sekhar is an added attraction for the movie. It is good when combined with Ravindra Babu’s cinematography and the beautiful locations and sets used in shooting the songs. The background rap on Chintakayala Ravi is good. The only minus point is that Vishal - Sekhar tried to indicate all the telugu audience that they gave Om Shanthi Om music by using the same climax background score in Chintakayala Ravi. Mani Sharma re-recording and background score is also appreciable.

Story, dialogues and screenplay by Kona Venkat are good. He made a decent family entertainer with Venkatesh in mind. It is actually a routine mother sentiment and love sentiment story but a lot of novelity was added to it. His dialogues (mainly the sattiers) also suited Venkatesh aptly. The comedy timing along with actors expressions made the audience laugh. His screenplay was also good because he could maintain the tempo all over the movie with out boring the audience.

Director Yogi who made a flop movie Oka Raju Oka Rani five years back came back with a bang called Chintakayala Ravi. He played safe by selecting a mother sentiment story which includes love and emotions. He played even more safe by selecting Venkatesh as hero who is a master of such stories.

Story: Chintakayala Ravi (Venkatesh) is a bar attender in a bar in USA but lies to his parents (Lakshmi and Chandra Mohan) that he is a software engineer in USA in order to keep his mother happy. Marriage is settled for Ravi with Mamidikayala Lavanya (Mamtha Mohandas) who falls flat for him after knowing that her would be is a software engineer in USA. Lavanya calls up her friend Sunitha (Anushka) in USA and asks her to enquire about Ravi.

This is the start of problems and what happens next is a mess up of things which should be seen on screen only.

Cast: Venkatesh, Anushka, Mamtha Mohandas, Lakshmi, Chandra Mohan, Brahmanandam, Ali, Venu Madhav, Shiyyaji Shinde, MS Narayana, Ajay, Sunil and many other known faces. Arthi Chabriya in an item number, NTR, Venu and Nikitha in guest roles.

Banner: Sri Lakshmi Narsimha Productions

Music: Vishal - Sekhar

Lyrics: Chandra Bose

Cinematography: Ravindra Babu

Editing: Sreekar Prasad

Story, Dialogues and Screenplay: Kona Venkat

Producer: Nallamalupu Srinivas (Bujji)

Direction: Yogesh aka Yogi

Chitakayala Ravi Audio Function Video

07-Oct-2008 News

'Arya' sequel rolls at Annapurna Studios

‘Arya’ made by director Sukumar, featuring Allu Arjun and Anu Mehtha in the lead roles with Siva Balaji in a cameo bagged a sensational success in the past, is a well acquainted fact.

Presently, a sequel for Arya is being made with the cast including Allu Arjun, Kajal and Navdeep. Director of the former flick, Sukumar is making this sequel.

The shooting of this film, kept in a pause mode resumed after cameraman Rajasekhar joined the crew. Recently, some scenes were reeled at Musheerabad. It is learnt that from the 7th of this month, some scenes will be shot on the hero and heroine, in special sets constructed at Annapurna Studios.

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'Saleem' begins regular shooting

Starring Manoj, Sneha Ullal as the hero and heroines, the film 'Nenu Meeku Telusa' is directed by debutant Ajay Sastry as his first directorial venture.

Dr M Mohan Babu is presenting the film, produced by Lakshmi Prasanna on Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures banner. It is familiar that the film is going to be released on 10th of this month.

Director Ajay Sastry is presenting the hero Manoj in a new style, completely different from his earlier endeavors. Similarly, he is also casting the heroine in a rather stylish way.

It seems the maker is arduous to bring out captivating ideas for the movie designs. The designs of 'Nenu Meeku Telusa?' which have been created like never before for any Telugu movie have elated the craze for the film. It is said that the movie will also be unique like its designs.

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Attractive designs of 'Nenu Meeku Telusa?'

Starring Manoj, Sneha Ullal as the hero and heroines, the film 'Nenu Meeku Telusa' is directed by debutant Ajay Sastry as his first directorial venture.

Dr M Mohan Babu is presenting the film, produced by Lakshmi Prasanna on Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures banner. It is familiar that the film is going to be released on 10th of this month.

Director Ajay Sastry is presenting the hero Manoj in a new style, completely different from his earlier endeavors. Similarly, he is also casting the heroine in a rather stylish way.

It seems the maker is arduous to bring out captivating ideas for the movie designs. The designs of 'Nenu Meeku Telusa?' which have been created like never before for any Telugu movie have elated the craze for the film. It is said that the movie will also be unique like its designs.

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Varma's 'Raktha Charithra' begins Nov 28

The sensational movie maker Ram Gopal Varma, is presently busy with his latest venture based on the backdrop of Rayala Seema faction, titled as 'Raktha Charithra'. It is known that the story is based on the assassination of Paritala Ravi.

To gather information on the incident RGV himself is touring the locations of Rayala Seema. As a part of it, he has recently met Maddela Cheruvu Suri the main suspect in the case, and also Paritala Sunita wife of Partala Ravi, for the script work.

The shooting will begin from 28th November as planned. Debutants Dharma and Raksha are being introduced as directors with this film. It is learnt that the film will be completed by April 2009, with a planned schedule of regular shooting.

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Siddarth's new film starts rolling

Siddarth's new film titled ‘Oy!’ has started rolling today. Directed by a debutant Anand Ranga, a one-time associate of ‘Bommarillu’ Baskar, the film has been in the news for the right reasons since its pre-production stage. An important reason for this is the introduction of Shamlee, sister of Shalini Ajith Kumar and Rishi, as the heroine.

Siddarth has been known to choose his roles with care, and it is a known fact that for this young heartthrob, quality matters more than quantity. Likewise, Shamlee has created waves as a child artiste, playing challenging roles to perfection. She was last seen in Rajeev Menon's 'Kandukondein Kandukondein', and after a long self-imposed hiatus, she is debuting as heroine opposite Siddarth. Well, this will definitely be an interesting combination to watch out for!

Cinematography for the film is by Sameer Reddy and music is by Yuvan Shankar Raja.

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As polls near, film stars get working on fans

With megastar Chiranjeevi stirring up the political atmosphere with his entry, filmstars backing the other main political parties in the state are working overtime to sway their fans.

On Sunday, there was action at two film studios in the city with the stars holding meetings with their fans.
While the Nandamuri clan’s action was seen at the Ramakrishna Horticultural Cine Studios at Nacharam, hero Krishna met up with his fans at the Padmalaya studios.

NTR’s clan including Balakrishna, NTR Jr, Kalyan Ram and Tarakaratna displaying unity and declaring that there were no differences in their family urged the hundreds of fans who had thronged the place to work for the victory of the Telugu Desam Party

Fans at Ramakrishna Studios could not stop their enthusiasm and while promising to work for the victory of TDP during the elections said “this time we will help Chandrababu Naidu to become the chief minister but our ultimate goal is to see Balaiahbabu,” as the chief minister.

Addressing the fans, Balakrishna asked them to rid the state of corrupt and inept administration. The fruits of the welfare schemes were not reaching the people as the Congress government was deep rooted in corruption.
He said that he along with his nephews would tour the state and launch a massive campaign against corruption and expose the misdeeds of the government.

At the Padmalaya Studios, Krishna told scores of his son Mahesh Babu’s fans that they should ensure that the Congress romps home to power when elections are held.

Krishna, however, told his fans that his son Mahesh Babu would not enter politics now.

The yesteryear hero, known as ‘superstar’ reminded his fans that he had always been with the Congress. Krishna, it may be mentioned here, had also been a Congress MP.

So long as Chiranjeevi appeared to be wavering in his decision about entering politics, both the TDP and the Congress showed no interest in using their back-up ‘star power’ for political needs.

With the need now arising because of Chiranjeevi taking the plunge, TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu recently met NTR’s son Balakrishna, Harikrishna and his sons Kalyan Ram and NTR junior.

However, Tarakaratna, son of Mohan Krishna, one of NTR’s sons recently ruffled feathers when in a meeting at Vinukonda in Guntur district declared that the Telugu Desam Party belonged to his grandfather NTR and Balakrishna was their future leader.

Since he did not take Chandrababu Naidu’s name, Naidu quickly saw Tarakaratna’s mood and invited even him for another meeting he had with the actors in NTR’s clan.

All the actors met up with their fans at the Ramakrishna Horticultural Cine Studios at Nacharam and urged them to gear up for a massive show in Guntur later this month.

With such activity being seen regularly in the Telugu Desam Party camp, hero Krishna also put up a show at the Padmalaya studios.

His son Mahesh Babu is a crowd puller and who had delivered huge hits in recent years. In the Telugu film industry, he is now the biggest star.

The support of the fans of Krishna and Mahesh Babu would be of great help to the Congress to attempt to upset Chiranjeevi’s calculations.

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Dr Ramineni Award glorifies Ramaprabha

Ramineni Foundation was founded in the year 1995 in USA, to protect and promote the monumental heritage of Indian culture. On the occasion of Dr Ramineni’s 70th birthday, his children started the foundation in India on 12-10-1999. From then onwards every year the organization presents awards to people who rendered special services in various fields. This year the awards function is organized to be held on 12th of this month. On this occasion, a press meet was organized on 4th, by the members of this foundation.


Speaking to the press Convener Mr. AVS said, “Everyone is aware that every year Ramineni Foundation will honor people who have contributed with special services, in various fields. As a part of it, scientist Dr.Kota Hari Narayana is selected to receive this year’s ‘Visishta Pruraskaram’. And the president of Thotapalem Library Mr.KVV Mallikarjuna Rao, the senior journalist CV Rajagopal Rao and the senior actress Rama Prabha are selected to receive the Visesha Puraskaram for this year of 2008.


The awards will be presented on 12th October, in a function at Taj Deccan, Hyderabad. The event will be graced by the senior political leader of BJP, M.Venkaiah Naidu as chief guest. Chief Justice Chalameshwar, and president of MAA Murali Mohan and others are invited for the function. On this occasion Vempati China Satyam is going to present a cultural programme, said the convener.

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Vishnu’s engagement on Oct 19

Mohan Babu’s son Vishnu is getting engaged to his girl friend Veronica. She is the daughter of Y S Sudhakar Reddy, Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhar Reddy’s brother. The marriage will take place some time later this year. The engagement ceremony is fixed on October 19.

Who’s who of the glamour world and the political arena will attend this ceremony. Mohan Babu is also hosting a party on October 17th for media personnel and his colleagues in film world.

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‘Ghajini’ Surya is now ‘Surya S/O Krishnan’

Aascar Films Ravichandran a big producer, who bagged a world wide sensational success with ’Dasavatharam’, is now making a new film in a huge budget, casting ’Ghajini’ Surya in a double role lead. The film is titled as ’Surya S/o Krishnan’. Gautham Menon, the man who directed the cop flick ’Gharshana’ is directing this film. The music composed by top music director Harris Jayaraj was recently released in Tamil and has become a chartbuster hit.


Preparations are on to release the Telugu audio in a grand event, on the eve of Vijaya Dasami, in the presence of eminent persons from the Film Industry, said Mr C.J.Ramana & Vijay the heads of SVR Media, who have acquired rights to release the film in Telugu.


Speaking to the press director Gautham Menon said, “Wonderful performance of Surya is the highlight for this film. In combination with Harris Jayaraj this has become another musical hit for me. The film which is lavishly made on Aascar Ravichandran’s banner has a blend of love, action and emotion. As a director, I am satisfied with all the aspects in this film. I am sure this will register a huge success commercially. This will also be a sensational hit in Surya’s career.”


Many corporate companies are competing to own the distribution rights for this film. Further, the producer of hits ’Dil’ Raju has purchased the Naizam area rights with a fancy offer, and this in turn has increased the expectations on the film.


The movie which chronicles the life of a man from childhood to old age for which Surya had undergone drastic physical changes to portray the character. The six pack abs displayed by the actor has created hype in the south already. All these elements add up to the upcoming film ‘Surya S/O Krishnan’.


Surya, Sameera Reddy, Divya Spandana and Simran are playing the main cast. Music is composed by Harris Jayaraj, photography by Rathna Velu and editing is done by Anthony. Art direction is handles by Rajeev, Stunts co-ordinated by Super Subbahrayan and Hijack Javed.


’Surya S/o Krishnan’ is yet another huge prestigious project from Aascar Films banner that has been canned in Afghanistan, Russia and America. The arrival of Deepavali will bring along this movie as a gift for the occasion.

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Venkatesh’s next is on friendship

Rajinikanth-Jagapathi Babu starrar Kathanayakudu was based on friendship. But unfortunately the film failed at box office miserably. Now another film is being made on friend ship. Venkatesh’s upcoming film with director Radha Krishna of Gamyam fame will be based on friendship. Prestigious banner Vyjayanthi movies is producing this film.

“We are going to start the film soon. Like al movies from this banner the banner Krishnam Vande Jagdguru is also a complete entertainer and it will have all commercial elements. Action, Romance and friendship are the highlights in this flick. Venkatesh will look fresh in this flick,” said director Radha Krishna.

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Shriya`s first ever lip-lock on screen!

Grapevine from Kollywood is abuzz that actress Shriya Saran will lock lips with Kamal Haasan in the latter’s upcoming film Marmayogi.

There is reportedly a sequence in the film where Kamal recalls his tragic past. This flashback would feature Shriya as Kamal’s wife and there would also be a passionate kiss between the two stars.

While Kamal has a knack of kissing his female leads in every other film, this would be Shriya’s first lip lock before the camera.

Shriya admits that Kamal has approached her, but she adds that she hasn’t yet gone through the script to confirm such a kissing scene in ‘Marmayogi’, which Kamal would direct himself.

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Tollywood Snippets: Oct-06

Ileana in Paruchuri Murali film

Tollywood top actress Ileana will be acting as heroine with Nitin in his next movie which will be directed by Paruchuri Murali. Paruchuri Murali who earlier directed Andhrudu with Gopichand is coming back as director after 3 months gap. This movie will be produced by a corporate company. This yet to be named movie will be launched on Dusserra.

Ileana who is now taking a gap from telugu movies agreed to this movie after listening and liking the story line.

Big offer for Ravi Teja and Surendar Reddy’s film


It is known that RR Movie Makers has roped in Ravi Teja and Ileyana to play the lead in a movie to be made in the direction of Surendar Reddy who earlier directed hit films like ’Athanokkade’, ’Ashok’, and ’Athidi’. The new film is being produced by Venkat.


The shooting of this film will begin from 9th October on the eve of Vijaya Dasami. It is learnt that a Television channel has offered 3-crores and 10 lakhs for the satellite rights of this film. Apart from this movie, one more Ravi Teja’s movie along with two other has been acquired satellite rights for a channel.


Shweta is busy learning Telugu


Shweta Bharadwaj who is making her debut in Tollywood with a suspense thriller Indumathi is learning Telugu from actress Sindhura Gadde.


"She is teaching the nuances of the language,” confessed the model-turned-actress, who praised her guru’s teaching abilities. "I want to do more Tollywood films but I haven’t received anything exciting yet,” informs the actress, who talks about thumbing down a plum offer. "The makers were reluctant to pay my price," she said. And so refused to be sold for any less! It seems the dusky actress has her priorities right

Sneha Ullal with Susanth

Sneha Ullal, the look alike of Aishwarya Rai is getting popular in Tollywood. After her debut in Ullasamga Utsahamga, she is doing movies with Manoj in Nenu Meeku Telusa and an untitled film with Sharwanand.

Now Sneha Ullal is selected as heroine for Sushanth in his next film Current. This film will have its official launch and start regular shooting in November. Current is being directed by a debutant director Pratap who was earlier worked with Raghu Babu and Sukumar.

Vodka Special

Recipes

Mix, blend and shake it with some vodka

CODER

INGREDIENTS

30 ml vodka

90 ml cranberry Juice

Lime wedge for garnish

METHOD

Put some ice in a tall glass, pour vodka and cranberry juice and shake well togeather. Garnish it with a lime wedge and serve chilled.
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BLOODY MARRY

INGREDIENTS

30 ml vodka

90 ml tomato juice

A dash of Worceister sauce Tabasco, salt and pepper, as per taste

METHOD

Put some crushed ice in a cocktail glass. Add spice as per the taste and mix it well with vodka and tomato juice. Sprinkle somecrushed black pepper on the drink and serve it chilled.
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SKYY TINI

INGREDIENTS

150 ml vodka

30 ml cinzano extra dry vermouth

Few squeezed lemon peel for garnish

METHOD

Put Crushed ice in a mixing glass. Add the ingredients and stir well. Strain the contents into a martini flass. Garnish and squeeze lemon peel over the drink.
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Cinese babyorn

Recipes

Cinese babyorn delight

CHESTNUT AND BABY CORN

INGREDIENTS

100 gm water chestnust

100 gm baby corn (boiled)

100 corn flour

Oil, to fry

1 tbsp garlic (chopped)

20 gm onion (diced)

20 gm Capsicum (diced)

2 chillies (sliced)

1 tbsp Hoisin sauce

1 tbsp soya sauce (light)

1 tsp soya sauce (dark)

1/2 tsp sugar

20 gms spring onion

Salt, to taste

METHOD

Dust the water chestnuts with corn flour. Deep-fry them until they crisp and golden brown in colour. Heat the oil in a work separately. Saute garlic, Onion, capsicum, chillies, Hoisin sauce, light and dark soya sauce, sugar and salt togeather and stir well. Add fried water chestnuts, baby corn, spring onion and toss well, Serve.
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MAPU TOFU VEGETABLES

INGREDIENTS

250 gm tofu

15 gm carrot (chopped)

15 gm cauliflower (chopped)

15 gm baby corn (chopped)

15 gm chopped broccoli

20 gm chachoy

10 ml oil

2 gm sichuan pepper

10 gm chop garlic

10 gm ginger

10 gm celery (chopped)

1 tsp chilli paste

Salt, to taste

Ajinomoto, to taste

1/2 tsp seasame oil

1 tsp soya sauce (dark)

10 gm spring onion (diced)

20 gm corn flour

1/2 cup vegetable stock

METHOD

Cut tofu into dics and blanch in hot water. in a pan, heat oil and ginger,chopped vegetables, Sichuan pepper, Chachoy, salt, ajinomoto, chilli paste, soya sauce, celery and saute well. Add vegetable stock into it and mix diced tofu. mix diced tofu. Thicken the gravy with corn flour and cerve it on a garnished plate.
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Apple Pie

Recipes

Apple Pie, Tried And Tasted

FOR THE PIE DOUGH

INGREDIENTS

250 gms butter cubes

1/2 tsp salt

500 gms flour

150 gms icing/ astor sugar

4-7 tbsp cold water

METHOD

Sift the flour with salt. Add butter and blend it with sugar. Pour water a tablespoon at a time and mix with a fork, till the dough comes togeather. Gather the dough into a ball. It can be refigerated until ready to use. Divide the pastry into two sections, one slightly large than the other. Roll out the two portions into circle about 1/8" thick.
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FOR THE FILLING

INGREDIENTS

5 to 6 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced

2 tsp sugar (adjust according to the sweetness of the apples)

100 gms raisins

1 tsp cinnamon

20 ml cream

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 180degree centegrate. Lay the large sheet of pastry in a 9" pie pan and press it in gently. Mix togeather the sugar, raisins cream and sinnamom. Pour over sliced apple in a bowl and mix. Fill the pan with the apples and pat with a spoon. Moisten the rim of the pan with water Place the top layer of edges and flute all around. Take a fork and prick the pie top in several places to create vents for steam to escape. Bake for 3
minutes, until pastry is golden and the filling is bubbling through the vents. Cool Before serving with ice cream, cream or custard.

Note:

If you think an apple pir just has to have nutmeg, replace the cinnamon with nutmeg.
To flute the edge of your pie, place two finger from your other hand in this space and push. This makes the dough in between your fingers push up and create a fluted sffect. Repeat all around. You can add a bit of lemon juice to the filling of the apples are very sweet.
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Navratri Special

Recipes

Navratri Ke Pakwan

KOTU ALOO PAKORA

INGREDIENTS

1 cup kotu ka atta (buckwheat flour)

1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves

1/2 tbsp black pepper powder

Ghee or vegetable oil for frying

3 medium sixed potatoes (boiled whole till half-cooked)

1/2 tsp rock salt

METHOD

Combile the flour,salt,pepper and coriander in around dish and mix well. Add water to make a smooth batter. It should be of a creamy consistency. Cover and keep aside for about 20 minutes. When the potatoes are cool enough, take off and slice each on diagonally. Heat enough ghee or oil for deep-frying in a kadhari over moderate heat. Put a few slices of potatos into a batter-coated potato into the hot oil. Fry asa many slices as will flot on the surface of the oil wothout golden brown and crisp. Serve hot as the fritters soften when they cool.
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SABUDANE KI KHEER

INGREDIENTS

50 gm sabudana (sago rice)

500 ml milk

1 tsp cardamom

150 gms sugar

20 gms nuts

METHOD

Saok sabudana in water for at least half an hour. Boil milk, add cardamom powder and simmer till the milk reduces to half the amount. Add soaked sabudana into it and boil it for some time. Add Sugar and Garnish with Chopped nust.
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KADDHU KI SABZI

INGREDIENTS

3/4 kg red/yellow pumpkin, peeled and cubed

3 red chillies,broken into pieces

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tbsp sugar

Rock salt, to taste

METHOD

Heat oil; add mustard/ cumin seeds, red chillies and turmeric powder. Add the pumpkin pieces and stir-fry. Add half a cup of water, Sugar and salt.Cook till done.
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Ramzan Special

Recipes

Pickles that tickle

BRINJAL PICKLE

INGREDIENTS

4 medium brinjals

2 tsps chilli powder

2 tsps turmeric powder

3 medium tomates

5 tbsps oil 1 tbsp tamarind extract

20 curry leaves

1-4 tsp asafoetida

Salt to taste

METHOD

In a pan, heat the oil and add chilli powder, trumeric powder, curry leaves and stir for a few seconds. Now add sliced brinjal tomatoes and cook for five minutes. Add the exteract of tamarind and stir; when it is cooked add asafoetida and salt, mix well. Note: Don't smash the brinjal pieces while stirring.
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GONGURA PICKLE

INGREDIENTS

1 bunch gongura leaves

2 tbsp oil

1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp fenugreek seeds

6 red chillies

2 green chillies

5 garlic flakes

1 tbsp tamarind extract

Salt to taste

1 onion, chopped

For Seasoning:

2 tsps oil

1 tsp mustard seeds

A pinch of asafoetida

METHOD

Slightly roast tamarind in a pan till moisture evaporates and keep it aside. Heat oil and fry coriander, fenugreek seeds, red chillies, green chillies and garlic flakes for a few minutes. Remove and keep aside. Fry gongura leaves in the remaining oil and grind it with the above ingrediens. Add tarmind few seconds. Now add salt and mix well. Crackle mustarda seeds in oil and add asafoetida. Mix with the gongura mixture. Add chopped onions before serving.
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Gourmet cooking

Khoya Seekh Kababs

INGREDIENTS

3/4 kg Minced mutton

4 sliced and fried crisp medium sixed onions

1/2 tsp Nutmeg (grated)

(allspice) powder Kababchini

6 cloves Green cardamoms

2 brown cardamoms peeled

2 cinnamon sticks of 1"each

8 Pisachios 6 almonds (all peeled)

1 tsp Red chilly powder

2 tsp Ginger-garlic paste

1 cup khoya

2 limes Juice

Salt to taste

1 or 2 drops Kewra

6 tsp bhoona chana atta (roasted gram flour)

Skewers.

FOR GARNISHING

Sprigs of mint, rose petals, slices of lime
Can serve with a mint or tomato chutney.

METHOD

Grind togeather the fried onions and dry spieces, without adding water.Mix well togeather the ground spieces, ginger-garlic paste,salt chilly powder and lime juice and the mince. Leave in a covered pan for one hour. Add ghee and lightly brown the mince in a frying pan. Remove and mix in the khoya to make a smooth paste. Add roasted gram powder for binding, and mix well.Add kewra and mix in.Shape into kebab rolls over skewers and tie down with string Grill over a charcoal fire to brown lightly, and not too dark Remove from skewers and serve garnished with rose petals, mint and slices of lime.
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Mutton Biryani

INGREDIENTS

11/2kg Basmathi Rice

2kg Mutton cubes with bones

250gms Curd

3 tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste

1 tsp Garam Masala (ground cardamom,cloves -5 each sticks and cloves

1 tsp Shah Jeera

1 tsp Black pepper

1/2 tsp Saffron

5 large lemons Juice

150gms Onions fried to a golden colour

8 Whole gree chillies

1 bunch Coriander chopped

1/4 bunch Fresh mint leaves

1/4 cup Oil

1/4 Ghee

1/4 tsp,Saffron dissolved in 1 cup milk

Salt to taste

METHOD

Soak the rice in clod water and set aside. Mix the rest of the ingredients, except milk, lemon juice, fried onions, green chillies, mint,corainder and the whole spices with half the quanitity of oil. Keep aside for an hour. Arrange the mutton mixture in a heavy vessel. In another vessel boil 5 litres of water with the whole spices. Drain the water from the soaked rice and add to the boiling water. Bring to a boil and drain all the water. Quickly put the steaming rice on the mutton and pour milk, lemon juice and the remaining ooil and ghee. Sprinkle the fried onions, green chillies, mint and coriander leaves,. Seal the vessels with aluminium foil and cover with lid. Cook on high heat until the steam escapes from the vessel. Place in the oven and cook at 200 degrees cesius for 20 minutes and for another 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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Gosfenda-e-Hareesa

INGREDIENTS

Baby Lamb (3-4 months old, dressed)

1 kg Broken wheat

250 gms Pure ghee or butter

50 gms Ginger

20 gms Whole red chilly

100 gms Onion (brown)

300 gms Youghurt (curd)

50 gms Badam

50 gms Chilghoza

50 gms Kaju

2 Lemon

2 mint Bunches

1 bunch Coriander leaves

Salt to taste

5 Strips Dlachini

10 Pieces Elaichi

10 gms Black pepper

1 gm Saffron

AROMATIC HERBS FOR KHURMA

5 gms Khus kadi

5 gms Pathar ka phool

5 gms Sandal ppowder

5 gms Gulab patti

METHOD

Leavel One

Wash the baby lamb keep it aside and take a 10 kg daig and wash the broken wheat.

Leavel Two

Keep the daig on a cooking range add water, approximately 8 litres. Then add the 100gm of pure ghee into the water along with red chillies, ginger paste, salt,black peper, loung and elaichi. Heat the water for 15 mins then add the whole lamb along with washed broken wheat and meat become a paste.

METHOD FOR KHURMA

Take another small patila for making the khourma. Pour Pure ghee. Add onion along with red chilly powder and ginger-garlic paste. Stir well and add curd. Cook for a few minutes then add the paste of badam, chilghoza and kaju, Cook well till all the ingredients become light brown, then add some water for velvety gravy. Add the lamb juice and the haramasala into the khurma. Take a separate pan add a glass of water and put all aromatic herbs into a glass of water boiled for few minutes. Strain the herbs and add the remaining herbs and add the remaining herbal water into the khurma.Take the paste of lanba and wheat, mix it into the khurma gravy, along with saffron water, Keep it on dum on slow flame for few mins. Your Gosfende-e-hareesa is ready to serve.

GARNISHING

Take two boiled eggs cut it into 4 pieces along with brown onion,coriander leaves.
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South Pecan

Recipes

Jazz up South Pecan Pie

Cajun Mushroom

INGREDIENTS

115 gm butter

1 cup finelly minced garlic

1 cup finely minced shallots

500 gm sliced Shitake and button mushroons

1 cup finely minced parsley

4 tsp Cajun Spices

1 cup dry white wine

METHOD

Combine Shitake and button mushrooms. Slice them uniformly and mix well Heat butter ina large skillet and melt it Add the Cajun Spices, garlic, and shaloots, then saute them over medium heat until they turn soft. Raise the heat to high and deglaze with the wine. Then add the mushrooms and continue cooking until they are cooked well. Remove from the heat and add the parsley. Serve hot.
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Bardecued Shrimp

INGREDIENTS

500 gm shrimp,peeled, deveined (with tail left on the body)

6 tbsp cold butter, cut into pieces

2 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp Cajun spice mix

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp chopped garlic

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

8 slices of French bread

METHOD

In a saute pan place three tablespoons of butter Worcestershire sauce, shrimps,garlic, black pepper and Cajun spice mix Quickly saute the Shrimp for one minute and then add the two table spoons of lemon juice, Cook until shirmp are fully cooked and remove from the heat. Now add the three remaining tablespoons of butter and allow it to melt in the pan, forming a sauce. Serve the shrimp in a bowl and pour the sauce over the shrimp. Serve it with sliced French bread for dipping into the auce.
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Beautiful to behold, better to eat

Summer harvest linguine

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp each:olive oil, butter

1 cloves garlic, crushed

1 medium onion, chopped

1 tsp salt

1 bay leaf

1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-ince cubes

500 gm mushrooms, chopped

4 tomatoes chopped

1 large red or yellow bell pepper, seeded,chopped

1 cup fresh basil, chopped

1 cup tomato paste

4 black oil-cured oilves, pitted, finely chopped

1 Large zucchini, grated

1 cup red wine

1 cup finely chopped parsley

1 tsp freshly grated Parmesan

500 gm linguine pasta, cooked

METHOD

Heat the oilve oil and butter ina large, heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion, one teaspoon of the salt and bay leaf.Cook it by stirring, until onions become translucent for about five minutes. Stir in eggplant of salt.Cook by stirring occasionally, until eggplant begins to soften. Stir in tomatoes, bell pepper, basil leaves and tomato paste by mixing well. Lower the heat to simmer and cover. Cook for 10 minutes. Stir in olives,zucchini, wine,parsley and pepper and cover. Cook for 15 minutes until falvours come togeather.Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Serve with linguine pasta.

04-10-2008 News

Nenu Meeku Telusa in USA thru Chitralahari

The film Nenu Meeku Telusa with Manchu Manoj in the lead, cute SNEHA ULLAL and hot RIYA SEN in the female leads is due for release in the US on the 10th of October. Manchu Lakshmi has Produced "NENU MEEKU TELUSA" under the prestagious Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures banner.

Ajay Sastri makes as debut director who worked with Krishna Vamsi as associate director for Rakhi. Ajay Sastry also worked for popular advertising agency 'O & M' in the past.

This film comes up with many specialties like Hollywood stunt choreographers, Tamil hero Simbu rendering his voice for a song (Mabbe Masakesindile remix), Manoj doing unique body painting and Hollywood style realistic chase sequences to name a few.

The music for the film has been scored by Atchu, a disciple of MM Keeravani which has become a hit in the audio market. Lyrics by Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry is very melodies and getting appaluse from everyone.

As per the story, the hero forgets everything once he goes to sleep. What kind of repercussions he faces due to the problem is the basic subject of the movie. This film has no resemblance to any earlier films which are in similar subject lines. Brahmanandam, Nazar, Sunil, Surekhavani and others are in the cast.
Our Sincere thanks to Padmasri Dr. M Mohan Babu garu, Manoj, Ashok Kumar, and Praveen Kolla for giving this opportunity.
NENU MEEKU TELUSA is going to be different film with a novel story idea never seen before in Tollywood.

For Exhibiting NENU MEEKU TELUSA (NMT) in your city please send email to nmtmovie@gmail.com or contact
Narsi @ 510-290-366
Ravi Pangal @ 510-565-6370
Marreddy @ 408-687-5452

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Navadeep again in P.A.Arun Prasad's movie

Actor Navadeep has again teamed up with film maker P.A.Arun Pradad after 'Gautham SSC'.

Mr. Prasad is the same director who made the movie 'Tammudu' with Pawan Kalyan as the hero.

He is also in the process of making a silent film with Chief Minister Dr.Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy and Brahmanandam in the lead roles.

In the new yet to be titled movie Kim Sharma who acted in 'Khadgam' is the heroine of Navdeep.

Currently the shooting is going on in Bangkok where the major portion of the film will be shot. Already two songs featuring the lead pair have been completed.

The movie is being produced by Raju and Praveen under the banner of Silver Screen Movies.

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Nithin to be Ileana's hero

Remember Paruchuri Murali, the film maker who made films like 'Peda Babu' with Jagapathi Babu and 'Andhrudu' having Gopichand as the hero.

He is planning a new project having Nithin as the leading man and lleana as the heroine.

The production House which is going to finance the movie is not known. But there is strong buzz in Tollywood that a new company may produce the film.

On October 9, the formal announcement of the movie which is touted to be a very different love story will be made.

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'Vinayakudu' to release next month

Krishnudu and Sonia from the blockbuster film 'Happy Days' are coming together as the hero and heroine for the movie 'Vinayakudu'.

Saikiran, a former associate of Shekhar Kammula is debuting as a director with this movie being produced by Smt. Sarita Patra under the banner of Prejm Movies. Premkumar Patra is presenting 'Vinayakudu'.

Music has been composed by Shyam Prasanna, P.G.Vinda did the duties of the cinematographer and Editing was done by Marthand K Vnkatesh.

Ankith, Tulasi, Poonam, Surya Teja, Vahida and Adarsh are the other actors who will appear in prominent roles.

Currently the post production work of re-recording is being wrapped up fast as the makers of the film hope to release it in the first week of November.

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Krishna Vamsi - Tarun's song shooting

The shooting of the movie inspired from the blockbuster Hindi film 'Jab We Met' is in progress at Vizag.

'Sesirekha Parinayam', 'Journey', 'Rajahmandry To Hyderabad' are some of the names being considered as the title of the movie.

Currently a song on the lead actor Tarun and the heroine Genelia is being canned.

Krishan Vamsi is directing the film being produced by Sunkara Madhu Murali under the banner of Karthikeya Films.

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Sivalenka Krishna Prasad again with Balakrishna

Producer Sivalenka Krishna Prasad is going to again produce a film with Balakrishna as the leading man.

He has previously produced 'Aditya 369' with Balakrisha as the hero and Mohini as the heroine. This movie was directed by Srinivasa Rao Singeetham.

The film 'Vamshanikokkadu' having Balakrishna as the hero was also produced by Sivalenka Krishan Prasad.

The new film to be produced under the banner of Vaishnavi Movies will have Priyamani as the heroine and will introduce Mahadev as the director.

The new film maker has the experience of working as an associate of S.S.Rajamouli.

The film hits the floors on October 9 at Madhapur in Hyderabad.

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03-Oct-2008

Puri Jagan to direct Pawan Kalyan

Puri Jagan who made his debut with Pawan Kalyan with Badri is going to direct him again soon. This film will be produced by comedy actor Ganesh on Parameswara Art Creations. Ganesh has been the friend of Puri Jagan for the past 18 years and Puri Jagan is doing this favor to his friend. This film will be launched in the year 2009.

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Avakai Biryani in October

Anish Kuruvilla’s directorial debut Avakai Biryani is going to release in the first week of October. Sekhar Kammula is producing this film on his home banner ‘Amigos Creations’. Anish Kuruvilla worked as the assistant director and executive producer for all Sekhar Kammula’s blockbusters like Dollar Dreams, Anand, Godavari and Happy Days. Before joining Sekhar, Anish assisted Nagesh Kukunoor. This film sports Kamal Kamaraju and Bindu Reddy (debut) in the main leads. Manikant Kadri composes music. Shamdat handles camera. Vanamali pens lyrics. Praveen Boyina edits the film.

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Surya as ‘Surya s/o Krishnan’

car Ravi Chandra who gave recent blockbusters like Aparichitudu and Dasavatharam is producing a film titled ‘Surya s/o Krishnan’ with Surya as hero. Surya plays two roles in this film. Gowtam Menon directs it and Harris Jayaraj composes music. SVR Media is releasing this Telugu version of the film. The music will be launched on the eve of Vijaya Dasami. Dil Raju bought the Nizam area rights. This film is shot extensively in USA, Russia and Afganistan. This film will be released for Deepavali 2008.

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Pawan Kalyan joins PRP

Power star Pawan Kalyan, younger brother of Chiranjeevi joined the Praja Rajyam Party today. Pawan Kalyan filled in the membership papers in the presence of Chiranjeevi The PRP has launched the membership drive formally from today i.e. October 2.

Pawan Kalyan paid a sum of rupees five towards the membership fee for the party. A physically handicapped person Balakrishna and Shobha Nagi Reddy were among the first to be formally admitted into the party. The membership drive is now on across the state.

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Politically correct

After the release of his Telugu film Raksha, Ram Gopal Varma is set to make another Telugu film titled Rakhta Charitra. The film will be made on the controversial death of the Telugu Desam-backed politician Paritala Ravi. Ravi was killed in mysterious circumstances three years ago.

Our source says, "Ramu is pretty kicked about the subject and has done immense research on the subject along with his team of writers. The film is based on the Rayalseema faction and centers around Paritala Ravi who was a Telugu Desam-backed politician, a name that sends shivers down every people’s backs. Ravi was killed three years ago by his rivals after congress government assumed power in Andhra Pradesh."

When contacted Ram Gopal Varma says, "Ravi’s life story is absolutely interesting and when I got to know about his life and the threat to his life, I was very fascinated. His brother and father were killed and he was on the verge of becoming a naxalite and from there his journey into politics. Ravi was finally gunned down, it is and incredible story to be filmed."

When asked if the subject would not incite controversies, Ramu says, "My intention is to capture the sprit of the man and his surroundings, rather than the politics around him. When we make a film like Company, Dawood and Chota Rajan - it’s the person we focus on. We don’t venture into the controversial aspects of Hindu and Muslim divide. We deal with emotions and situations that make them what they are.

Similarly, in Rakhta Charitra my reference point is his life, emotions and that a man like him existed in the first place. Controversies are bound to be there since there were conspiracies and theories surrounding his death and his life. But most importantly, it is about the sprit of the man. He is said to be the most ruthless political gangster in our country and was responsible for so many deaths."

Ramu finally says, "We have been researching on his life for over a year now and I have met many people who knew him at close quarters. I met his associates and many policemen, and complied all the information into a script. The film will be directed by Dharma-Shetra as they belong to the same place and they can do justice for it but I will be completely involved in the film in all the aspects."

The shooting of the film will start in November in Rayalseema region in Andhra Pradesh and will be shot in real locations. The film will star all newcomers and will be produced by Ram Gopal Varma and One More Thought Productions along with whom Ramu made Phoonk and Raksha.

Who was Paritala Ravi?

Originally a naxalite, Paritala Ravi joined the mainstream politics in 1993, by response to a call by the then chief minister NT Rama Rao to shun the gun and join the mainstream.

He then switched over loyalties to the Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1996. Though he survived about half a dozen attempts on his life, Ravi was finally gunned down on January 24, 2005 by rival-faction led by Maddilacheruvu Suryanarayana (alias Suri) from close quarters when he was coming out of the party office in Anantapur.

He sensed the possibility of attack on him and shifted his residence permanently to Film Nagar in Hyderabad, where he was living in a highly secured zone. During the TDP regime, Paritala faced allegations of eliminating more than 12 enemies, enjoying indirect support from sections of police.

While surrendering before the police, Suri stated that he wanted to become a hero by killing Paritala, who had huge clout. Presently, his wife Paritala Sunita is representing the Penugonda constituency.

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Bipasha Basu in ‘Gayam – II’

Earlier a film was made with Jagapati babu donning the lead role opposite Urmila who played the heroine. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma the movie titled as ’Gayam’ starred Revathi in a prominent role. A familiar fact is that that the film bagged a sensational hit and tweaked the career graph of Jagapati babu to a high state.


Shortly a sequel is planned to be made for this former hit which is being presented by Ram Gopal Varma, by a new producer. Latest buzz is, along with Jagapati Babu in the lead, a part of the cast from ’Gayam-I’ has been retained for this sequel, including Revathi and Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry. The latest is Bipasha Basu of Bollywood is going to play the heroine for the sequel of ‘Gayam’.


Praveen Sri, an associate of popular editor Shankar is making his debut as a director with this film. The shooting will begin in the last week of November.

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Tollywood Snippets: Oct-03

KIKK: Ramya Krishnan’s comeback

Konchem Ishtamga, Konchem Kashtamga (KIKK), starring Siddharth and Tamanna, is directed by Srikant (who was V.V. Vinayak’s assistant) and produced by Nallamalapu Srinivas under his Lakshmi Narasimha Productions banner in association with Suresh Babu’s Suresh Productions. More than 50% of the production work has been wrapped up, along with three song sequences and a couple of crucial scenes.

KIKK sees the return of Ramya Krishnan to the big screen, as Siddharth’s mother. A song sequence with Siddharth, Tamanna, Vijay Samrat and some junior artistes is being filmed at Saradhi Studios. After this song’s shooting is wrapped up, the cast and crew will shift base to Shamshabad International Airport or Ramoji Film City and continue the shooting schedules.

The film will go into post-production by December and is expected to be released in January 2009, in time for Sankaranti.

Kamal’s ’Spray Makeup’ for Marmayogi

Kamal Hassan impressed everyone with his 10 roles in the film Dasavatharam. The makeup was the key component in the success of the film. Kamal Hassan is now working on his big budget film Marmayogi. The photo shoot was held at the AVM Studios recently.

Kamal and Trisha took part in the photo shoot. Kamal use the latest ’Spray Makeup’ for the photo session. This new technique is no in vogue in Hollywood and Kamal is the first to use it in the country. The Spray Makeup gives a uniform colour to the face and body unlike the regular makeup which gives different colour tones at different places on the body.

Shahrukh to promote Rajendra Prasad

Just recently, we informed you about the first international movie a Telugu artiste is doing and he is none other than Dr Rajendra Prasad. The movie has been titled ’Quick Gun Murugan’ and now here is an interesting bit. It is heard that King Khan Shahrukh will be doing an ad film for the movie and everyone recalls the time when SRK did the cowboy stint in his blockbuster hit ’Om Shanti Om’. Way to go Rajendra Prasad!!!

’Keka’ is postponed

For all those Teja fans who were waiting to see his movie after a long gap, they might have to wait a bit more. Apparently, his comeback venture ’Keka’ was due to hit the screens on the 9th of this month but now there is news that the movie release has been postponed to the 16th of this month for reasons unknown. It is hard to give the cast as there are a total of 36 new faces that are being launched by Teja in this movie. All the best for that Teja!!!

Ileana is ITC Brand Ambassador

Actress Ileana has signed up a contract with ITC limited. Recently, she modeled for Alukka’s Jewelry and now she had been signed up as Brand Ambassador for the ITC group for a huge amount.

She is undoubtedly the number one actress in Telugu who can choose the script, hero and production house by herself. Ileana demands a remuneration close to Rs 1.5 Crore per film and she is the no# 1 in terms of remuneration in Telugu and Tamil industry.

Ileana D’Cruz, the Goan-Konkan-Mumbai girl, who did a Fair & Lovely Ad with Rakesh Roshan made her debut in Telugu.

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JVV challenges RGV

Sustaining the fire against the movie ‘Raksha’, rationalist forum Jana Vignana Vedika (JVV) on Wednesday sent hair-strands and nail clippings of an 11-year-old girl to the film’s director Ram Gopal Varma and challenged him to perform black magic. The bizarre step came in the aftermath of Mr.Varma’s claim to pay Rs.20 lakh to whoever informs him how to prove black magic.

The movie raked up a controversy for its alleged reinforcement of superstitions associated with sorcery.

“Already, innumerable atrocities are being committed in the name of black magic, and a majority of the victims are Dalits.

Considering the powerful presence of visual media, such irresponsible attitude of film makers and directors needs to be condemned strongly,” said T. Ramesh, general secretary of JVV State wing.

Mr. Ramesh also challenged the movie maker to have them arrested as they were planning to pirate the movie and watch it too.

This was in response to a warning that says those who produce or watch the pirated version would be subject to black magic within 3 hours and 27 minutes.

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Chiru hunts for heroines

When he was a movie star, heroines lined up to act with Chiranjeevi. In his new role as a politician, however, he is finding it difficult to rope in a heroine to campaign for his party. Unlike other political parties, where heroines of yesteryears are heading women’s wings, Chiranjeevi’s party is facing a shortage of a female face. Even though actor Suhasini’s name did the rounds for some time, there was no concrete result. After she denied that she was joining the PR, the party’s camp managers have now launched a hunt for a veteran heroine who can campaign for the party.

Even though, the Congress and the Telugu Desam are not led by film personalities, the women’s department of both the parties have yesteryear’s film heroines on their side. The TD women’s wing, Telugu Mahila’s president, Roja, was a known film actor in Telugu and Tamil film industry. She unsuccessfully contested in the 2004 Assembly elections. The Congress state leadership succeeded in adding glamour to the party by roping in yesteryear heroines Jeevitha and Jayasudha.

Telugu cine hero, Rajsekhar and his actor wife Jeevitha, had joined the Congress a few months ago.
Another top heroine, Jayasudha, has also pledged her support for the Congress. The PR leaders are now seeking a heroine to head the party’s women wing. Suhasini, Sumalata, Madhavi, Vijayashanti, Radha, Radhika, Roja and Nagma were the top heroines who acted with Chiranjeevi.

Now Vijayashanti is espousing the Telangana cause and Radhika is with the DMK. Sumalata married Ambarish, a former Union minister from Karnataka, whereas Madhavi settled in United States. Radha’s whereabouts are not known. Almost all the heroines who acted with the actor are now busy in their new endeavours. This has made it difficult for the new politician to find a suitable heroine who to add glamour to the Praja Rajyam.

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Hyderabad Tourism places

HYDERABAD:

the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh, is the fifth largest city in India with an ancient civilazation and culture.Attached to the city is its twin, Secunderabad, Which is part of Hyderabad.The city is nearly 400 years old and is noted for its natural beauty,mosques and minarets bazars,bridges,hills and lakes.It is perched on the top of the Deccan Plateau,1776 ft., above sea level,and spawls over an area of 727 sq. Kilometers.The city presents an attractive amalgam of lod world chram together with the edullience of grouth and enterprise. Beautiful old edfices built in the medieval, Moughul, Colonia and indo-Saracenic styles abound, rubbing shoulders with large glass and chrome temples of commerce.The city takes you back into her past presenting you back into the present with its beautiful parks and entertainment.The city also presents a look into the futures as a Hi-Tech city. Hyderabad has created a well known image in Information Technology and its also called "Cyberabad".

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CHARMINAR:

A Pround sentinel in the heart of the old city.This is magnificent monument built by Quli Qutun Shah, is the unique symbol of Hyderabad. The monument located in the old city is a standing symbol of the Qutub Shahiera.It was built in 1591 by Quli Qutub Shah,to commemorate the end of the plague that had revaged Hyderabad,The four graceful minarets "Four Minars' soar to a height of 48.7 Mts. each, above the ground.The plan is a square, each side 20 meters long, While the four arches are 11 meters wide and rise 20 meters from the plinth. The massive monument and measures 24 meters from the roof of the massive monument and measures 24 meters from the plinth.The western section of the roof contains a mosque with 45 prayer spaces with a large open space in front to acommodate more for Friday prayers.To the east of this space is a veranda with a large open arch in the center,flanked by smaller ones both sides.Today Chaminar is the hub of the busy commercial area surrounded by lively bazaars,Mosques and palaces.

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BIRLA MANDIR:

Built entirely of sculpted marble brought from Rajasthan,The Birla temple is a shrine to Lord Venkateshwara. The eleven-feet tall idol that stands in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple is sculpted from black granite,and is a replica of the statue at Tirupati. The view from the temple, Which stands on Kala Pahad, is beautiful at night - the city as a black sheet with shimmering lights strewn over it.

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RAMOJI FIL CITY:

Sparead over 1000 acres. IT is one of the largest most comprehesive and most prfessionally planned film production centers in the world. IT is designed for a producer to walk in with a script and walk out with film. Besides its lavish sets,other attractions include many restaurants, hotels, nurseries etc. a must-see, especially for movie buffs,who should set apart a whole day to view the entire film city.

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GOLCONDA FORT:

A massive fort with ramparts about 7 km in circumference,it stands on a hill about 120 meters high, Built in the 13th century by the Kakatiyas, it was improved upon by the Qutub Shahi kings. This city within walls was world renowned for its diamond trade and spawned such gems as the Kohinoor. There is a 50 minute light and sound show in Hindi, English and Telugu after 4.00pm.

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MOUNTOPERA:

Mount opera ranks among the most beautiful and biggest hill top Multi Theme Park in Andhra Pradesh. Located near Ramoji Film City,Just 30 kms from Bus/Railway Stations in Hyderabad.Mount Opera offers the finest holiday experience you colud possibly wish for set against the breathtaking backdrop of Batasingaram Hills, Mount Opera features very impressive and exceptional facility designed to fulfill the guests needs.

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QUTUB SHAHI TOMBS:

Just next door to the Golconda Fort are the royal cemeteries of the Qutub Shahi Kings. The tombs are surrounding by beautiful gardens of Ibrahim bagh. The architecture here is side to be a blend of the Persian, Pathani, and Hindu style. Incredibly beautiful, with a wistful feel to them. In the Center of each tomb is a sacro-phagus which overlies the actual burial valut in a crypt below. You will be transported to another time and place.

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NEHRU ZOOLOGICAL PARK:

Diverse flora and fauna spread over 300 acres make the Neharu Zoological Park India's biggest zoo,it has over 1,500 different kinds of animals and birds,most of whom are kept in conditions as close to their natural history museum and a kiddle's train serve as added attractions. The diversity of flora and fauna varies according to the season, but it is nevertheless a good picnic spot on any given day.

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BUDDHA STATUE:

The 16 meter tall, 350 tonne monolithic colossus rises high from the placid waters of the picturesque Hussain Sagar lake. The monolithic status was chiseled out of a white granite rock, weight 450 tonnes. It was craved by 200 sculported for two years. The statue was transported to Hyderabad in November 1988. After the intial problems, The statue was erected on 12th April 1992 on a pedestral.

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N.T.R.GARDENS:

A Leisure and Entertainment Center adjoining the Hussain Sagar Lake. A wonderful tourist spot done up in fond remembrance of late Shri. N.T.Rama Rao, one of the charismatic Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Situated opposite the Hussain Sagar Lake. IT has some amazing fiberglass structures as well as various rides and games for kids. The monorail system makes the touring even more beatiful. The Necklace Road, a winding road around The lake, connects the twin cites Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

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LUMBINI PARK:

A beautiful landscaped park on the banks of the placid Hussain Sagar lake is the Lumbini Park. Lumbini park offers a lot of amusement. The main entrance of the park, a large floral clock allures the visitors. The clock is rich with brightly colored flowers of different shades. The highlight colored flowers of different shades. The highlight of the Lumbini park is the spectacular Musical dancing fountain and water cascading prvided with colourful lights.

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HUSSAIN SAGAR:

The oldest excavated lake in Hyderabad, it came into existence even before the city was built. Ibrahim Qutub Shah has the lake excavated in 1578 with a bound on the Eastern side. Colloquially referred to as 'Tank Bund' the lake now has a monolithic statue of the Buddha standing in the middle of it. Boating on the lake is popular. The Necklace Road, a winding road around the lake Necklace Road,a winding road around the lake connects the twin cites and has become the stage for many the Hussain Sagar is immensely enjoyable.

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THE BIRLA PLANETARIUM:

A beautiful domeshaped monument is hitech planetarium in the country. It is one of the marvelous contributions to the country. IT is one of the marvelous contributions to the innovation and growth of scientific projects in the country. The Planetarium presents daily sky shows (both in Telugu and English) unfolding various aspects of the Cosmos, The bountiful mysteries of the Universe, The Puzzling Unidentified Flying Objects and of course, The very recent clash of the Titans.

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PRASAD'S MULTIPLEX:

Prasad Media Crop. has constructed the world's largest 3D IMAX screen in Hyderabad. This IMAX multiplex in Hyd. that spreads across a sprawling 2,35,000 sq ft with a seating capacity of 360 is located near Tank Bund. This multiplex comprises of 5 screens out of which one is meant for private parties to celebrate occasiuons like birthdays. This multiplexes would also sport restaurants, shopping malls,fast-food resturants,coffee bars and theme restaurants.

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SHIPARAMAM:

A village to showcase Arts, a center stage of cultures, a melting pot of Traditions, an endeavor to preserve our dying arts forms. This precisely sums up Shilparamam. To keep the arts alive, to help the craft thrive and to make the waning cultures active, and in drive to bring age old skills and centuries old traditions close to today's urban world, Shilparamam - a Crafts Village was set up close to Hyderabad. Shilparamam has become internationally famous for the Annualo Crafts Festival that is being organised in the first two weeks of March every year.

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HITECH CITY:

Hyderabad is called as the second Silicon Valley in India after Banglore. Hitech City is sparead acress 151 acres of land for commercial development and has the best facilites and amenities, enabling hassle free IT operations, power-quality uninterrupted power, dedicated 132 KV substation for the entire project. Incoming redundant feeders ensuring uninterruptible supply. Entire Hitech City networked through underground power cables. Hitech City exempted from statutory power cuts.

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HITEX:

Is located strategically at the most happening part of Hyderabad, at Madhapur (near HITEC City), the emerging business and technology set to open up exciting opportunities in the global arena. This magnificent facility spread over nearly 100 acres is the star attraction of Hyderabad, a city that is already a sought after destination. The Centre has been designed to enhance functionality and flexibility in providing state-of-the-art infrastructure for organizers of international exhibitions. conventions, trade shows and corporate events.

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MECCA MASJID:

The largest mosque in the twin cities, Mecca Masjid claims to be able to accommodate about 10,000 people at a time during the prayer. Though Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah started the construction of the structure in 1617. It was the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb who actually completed it in 1694. Its huge columns and stately arches are built using single slabs of granite. IT is said that a few bricks brought from Mecca were implanted in the walls of its main arch, hence name.

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SALARJUNG MUSEUM:

Salarjung Museum is one of the single largest one-man collections of the world.it is well known throught India for its prized collections back to the 1st century. The art objects were collected by the late Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Khan Salarjung III. He Collected sculptures, wood cravings, religious objects, swords, daggers, armours, manuscripts, furniture, vases, snuff boxes, utensils, archers rings, ornaments, pottery, clocks etc.

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FALAKNUMA PALACE:

Falaknuma Palace is a remarkable edifice which stands atop a 2000 feet high hillock. It is located 5 kms from Charminar. Built by Nawab Vikar-Ul-Ulmara, the Prime Minister of Hyderabad, It is a stupendous palce and connotes the "heavenly to as the 'Mirror of Sky'. The place was designed by a Italian architect and follows a western architectural style.

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SNOW WORLD:

Reminiscing about the holidays spent at Swiss Alps! Memories are prized possession aren't they, univeiled snow destionational in show destination in snow clad environment that will freeze you with fun and splendor. Snow World is situated with the historic heritage sites such as 'Hussain Sagar' and the 'Indira Park'. Believe it or not 17,000 square feet area that would bring to life all your snow fantasy, witness the chilling cold that would freeze you.

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RAVINDRA BHARATI:

This is a Government owned Auditorium located near Assembly Hall with easy access to rail & airport, patronizing is extensively involved in culture exchange programs. a Convention center with a unique setting for governmental and private events. In the same permises various governmental organisations are located, which are involved in the development of cultural integrity and theater arts.

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DEER PARK:

Located in Vanasthali-puram, about 15 kilometers from the center of the twon, the Deer park is a tourist's attraction. The Mahavir Harina Vanasthali Nationl Park, on the outskirts of Hyderabad,is today home for a few hundred black duck along with several species of birds. The deer park, has an undualting terrain, of 189 hectares dominated by acacia trees. Antelope and the beautiful black bucks, which once inhabited the grasslands and plains throughout India, are an endangered species now.

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SANGHI TEMPLE:

Located about 25 kms from the heart of Hyderabad city. Seen from several kilometers away is the Sanghi Temple complex with its 15 feet tall sacred Raja Gopuram. This beautiful temple complex atop the hillock Paramanand Giri beckons the faithful devotees who seek Gods infinite blessings. The aura of divinity and the verdant slope around the temple complex is panoramic and breathtaking. Standing at the foot of the hillcok, one is awestruck to see the three Gopurams towering into the blue sky. A visit to the Sanghi temple leaves the visitors with a feeling of divinity!

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SHILPAKALA VEDIKA:

It is a Government owned Auditorium located near Hi-tech City, with easy access to rail & airport. With its peaceful atmosphere and exceptional surroundings, this 60,000 sq.ft. convention center is a unique setting for special events that require despoke attention. The venue offers peace and tranquility, and provides a wonderful backdrop for discussing business in an "away from it all" location, privacy. Beautifully designed this modern events center is the largest in the city.

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OCEAN PARK:

Ocean Park is one of its Kind Water Theme Amusement Park modeled on International Standards. An amusement park that you haven't seen the likes of yet in India. Forget about going to Disneyland or Sea World. Ocean Park Situated at Gandipet just 15 kms from Hyderabad offers a spectacular mix of internationally popular water rides and amusement rides for all age groups and provides full day entertainment to all it's Patrons.Ocean Park is open all 365 days of the year from 11am to 8pm for convenience of visitors.