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Having created a distinctive image for himself with super hits like 'Arya', and 'Bunny', Allu Arjun, and producer M.S.Raju, who gave Silver Jubilee hits like 'Okkadu', 'Varsham', and 'Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana', who are coming together for the first time, have named their forthcoming venture as 'Veera'. Heroine is Ileana. Music is by Devi Sri Prasad. Story is by Sumanth Art Production Unit, Script is by Paruchuri Brothers and the Lyrics are by Seetharamasastri. According to M.S.Raju, '?ÂÂ?In the film, music plays a significant part. Devi Sri Prasad is composing the music. Music sessions are already on track. Three wonderful tunes have been approved. 'Veera', will have all the commercial elements that a film requires. Name of the director will be announced shortly. Shooting of the film will start from October 2nd and I am planning to release the film in April as a summer special'?ÂÂ.
M S Rajus son will have a dream launch
There is lots of activity at the Sumanth Arts these days. They have a film lined up for release titled Vaana. Then a film has just been launched with the son of M S Raju, Sumanth Ashwin, which will be directed by Teja. Then, there is another film that will be directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. But the whole industry is excited about Sumanth Ashwin as M S Raju is known for his rate of success. Teja too is a lucky charm of sorts as all the heroes he had introduced have done well, be it Uday Kiran or Nitin. The heroine hasn't been finalized yet. But news is that the film will be launched on December 14, coinciding with the audio launch of Vaana. Various technicians and supporting cast too will be finalized eventually.
M S Viswanathans official site launched
This is music season in Chennai. A different treat was unveiled for music fans yesterday in Chennai. A website for one of the most famous music directors of yesteryears, M S Viswanathan was inaugurated yesterday by actor-writer Cho Ramaswamy. The inaugural of the official website of this legendary composer was a fun affair, with MSV walking down the memory lane. He also composed a song impromptu on the occasion. Cho, a well known satirist in his days, said MSV had no comparison and his brand of music will always live. MSV also recalled fondly all those who helped him. He singled out T.K. Ramamurthy for standing by him all through.
M.K. Muthu croons after 20 years
M.K. Muthu, the yesteryears' hero and the son of Chief Minister Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi, has crooned a song after a gap of two decades. Muthu, who has recently celebrated his 60th birthday, has sung a folk song in music director Deva's music today (March 25). Stills From The Function Stills From The Function The actor cum singer, who has recently recovered from severe ailment, is back to the normal life. The gifted singer has decided to try his hand in singing and hence responded positively for the request from Deva. He has sung the song within 20 minutes, informs the music director. It is also learnt that his majestic voice is intact. The song, needless to say, has come out very well. 'When I decided to sing for a movie, I immediately called my father and sought his blessings', said Muthu after the recording of the song for the film 'Mattu Thavani', directed by Pavitharan. Will he come back to the acting as well? 'I will act if I get chance to act', said the senior actor, who had debuted in films in 1970. 'Director Rajeshwar has asked me to act in a father's role in his film. The discussions are going on', informed Muthu to the reporters gathered in Deva's studio located in T. Nagar, Chennai. 'Pillayo Pillai', 'Samayalkaran', 'Anayavilaku' and 'Pookari' were among the films in which he played the lead roles. He had also sung a few numbers in his films.
M.P.Shanker era ends
Some of the top films producer, robust actor M.P.Shanker died on Thursday afternoon in Mysore after a prolonged bone cancer. He was 70 acted in 60 plus films and produced 16 films including the ever green Kannada film 'Gandha Gudi' that starred Dr.Rajakumar and Dr.Vishnuvardhana for the first time. A humble employee of the railway workshop in Msyore rose to become not only a very popular film actor but also a very enterprising film producer. In his young age he evinced keen interest in theatre plays and formed his own troupe 'Bharani Kalavidaru' and later started his own banner called 'Bharani Chitra'. M.P.Shanker has distinguished himself as a pioneer in the production of jungle films in the Kannada language. He is basically an animal lover and has made use of the film medium to spread the same love for animals even among the ordinary people. He has so far made half dozen films centering the same theme, a couple of them with distinction and profit. But he has also taken a lot of financial risks while doing so and isn't exactly a happy man today because of the heavy losses he has incurred. A wrestler by training he is also known for a wide range of roles has played though he started his career as a villain. He produced was 'Kadina Rahasya' in 1968. The very next year he directed 'Kallara Kalla' in 1969. Some of the top films he produced are Gandhada Gudi (I and II), Rathnamanjari, Kadina Rahasya, Nari Muhidhare Maari, Giddu Dada and others. He is known for powerful portrayal in 'Satya Harischandra' ' the all time favorite song Kuladalli Keelyavudho'he appears as 'Veera Bahu'. His roles in Gandhada Gudi, Mrugalaya, Rama Lakshmana, Mannina Maga, Nagara Haavu, Huliya Halina Mevu, Boolokadalli Yamaraja, Bangaradha Manushya, Devara Makkalu, Doorada Betta, Mayor Muthanna, Boothayyana Maga Ayyu are the unforgettable ones.
M.F. Husain revives 'Mughal E Azam' through paintings
Noted painter M.F. Husain has paid his personal tribute to K. Asif's epic film "Mughal-E-Azam" by recreating the movie's fabulous scenes in a series of exquisite paintings. "I love India. I loved the film and really wanted to show the grandeur and the power the film shows," Hussain said in a 22-minute documentary on K. Asif's timeless classic. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan presented the documentary made by his production house, Red Chillies Entertainment, at JW Marriot hotel Thursday night. The documentary shows how the film was transformed from black and white to colour and preserved for future generations. The documentary was an initiative by K. Asif's son, Akbar Asif, to keep the cinematic treasure alive. Along with Sharoopji Mistry, he had released the coloured version of the epic film in 2006. Shah Rukh said: "There are lots of such classics in the archive. But being stacked for a long time, the prints and negatives of those timeless films are decaying." "My motive of making this documentary is that lets all come together and spend some money to revive or preserve these films." Veteran actor Dilip Kumar, who played the role of Salim in the film, is the only actor alive among the whole cast and he would be shown the documentary, said Shah Rukh. "I have to go and show him the documentary. He would love to see it," he said.