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SMS On Balakrishna's 'New Party'

Barely has Balakrishna made an indirect political debut of sorts with his power packed speech at the recent 'Yuvagarjana' that the opposition has already started its own style of marketing against him in a rather lighter vein but with the help of technology. Incidentally, there is an SMS that is making rounds.

The message reads "Balakrishna inspired by Chiru and enters into politics...party name is @ISHTARAJYAM@ and caption is "NARUKUDE LAKSHYAM- NARAKAME MAARGAM" and this is being passed to various people in a rather aggressive way. Though on a surface, it looks to be a rather funny quote, folks say that it does contain a bit of political undertone in it making a mockery of Balayya.

This has become quite a common trend with parties using mobile technology or internet to have a reverse campaigning of sorts so since the reach to the common man has become easy through mobiles, SMS canvassing is the new name of the game that the politicians are adopting to spread their word.

Behind The Scene: Naidu has gone crazy

Looks like Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu will go to any extent to gain political mileage.

Look at the way he is making allegations against Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy and his son Jaganmohan Reddy, involving their names in the murder of a criminal like Julakanti Srinivasa Reddy alias Moddu Srinu. Earlier, he alleged that Moddu Srinu was hired by YSR and his son; now he says Moddu Srinu was killed by them. One would understand if Naidu alleges that YSR was protecting Suri, but how can anybody believe that YSR himself was behind the murder? There should be some sense in making wild allegations.

By the way, what would YSR and Jagan would gain by killing Moddu Srinu? If one has to believe Naidu's allegations, why should one not go by Omprakash's comments that he had the Telugu Desam support? Well, it is all political game.

Congress' Feature Film On 'Jamatha Dasamagraha'

Not sure how much this has really worked but then ever since the time of the legendary NTR, the Congress party has been coming out with spoofs on him in the form of movies and some of the classic examples for that are 'Mandaladheesudu' 'Gandikota Rahasyam' 'Kaliyuga Viswamitra' and others that made a mockery of the iconic star.

Now, something like that is being chalked out to take down none other than N Chandrababu Naidu. There is news that Congress is funding Rs 2 crores to make a movie wherein Vijayachander is to play NTR, Banerjee to play Chandrababu Naidu, Jeevita is playing Purandareshwari, Tamil actor Daggubati Raja playing Daggubati Venkateshwara Rao characters.

Other junior artistes and dupes are being roped in to play Balakrishna, Harikrishna and others. Plans are on to complete the shooting within 20 days and all this will be happening in Padmalaya studios. There will be no songs in this but only political satire to show how Chandrababu killed NTR.

Ravi Babu To Make Film on 'Da Vinci Code'?

This is the grapevine that is making rounds in Film Nagar. Director cum producer cum actor Ravi Babu is now tending to make movie on the lines of Da Vinci Code. In an interview he said that he thoroughly reads a few books to get some information that is required for the subject he deals with. Now he said that he is reading Da Vinci Code.

With this the spy reports are saying that Ravi Babu is going to make a movie with the theme of Da Vinci Code in it. After the success of 'Anasuya', actor Ravi Babu might have got the confidence in dealing with experimental movies. Hence he is wishing to set a new trend by making different genre of films away from formulas.

Let us see what Ravi Babu announces shortly.

Krishna With Prince In Sekhar Kammula's Flick

Superstar Krishna who was conferred with the honorable doctorate from the Andhra University for his outstanding contribution and support to the Telugu cinema was delighted at the receipt of this honor and mentioned that he was happy that he was able to give some real good hits to the entertainment of the audience.

He also added that he is ready to do a film with his son 'Prince' Mahesh Babu who is currently a sensation but then he needs to get a good script and subject for that.

Sources say that Mahesh Babu is going to act in the movie of Sekhar Kammula and the discussions are going on. Grapevine says that Krishna also may take a place in that flick. Well, it's only hearsay as per reliable sources and the project of Kammula-Mahesh Babu is yet to be finalized as per reliable sources

'Okka Magaadu' cut short by 20 minutes

Okka Magaadu film has been cut short by 20 minutes. Two songs and elaborate scene sequences have been drastically reduced,thanks to 'scissoring'.

According to YVS Chowdary, Okka Magaadu's producer cum director believes that thd film will do well in the coming days, though the distributors are not happy with the delayed audience response. He also argues that this is a film for the common man who watches a movie without any pre-occupied notions unlike critics.

Telugu 'Bheema' In Tensions And Doldrums

The much awaited and much hyped Vikram starrer 'Bheema' which was a pongal release in Tamilnadu has bombed at the box office. According to sources, the film lacked the punch to keep the audience in grip and though Vikram has tried his best, his magic did not work. The film is directed by Lingusamy who is likely to make a film with 'Prince' Mahesh Babu in Tollywood. Now, it remains to be seen who would come forward to take the Telugu version of 'Bheema' which has already been bought by the SPR Entertainments from the producer AM Rathnam. Vikram will now have to rethink his strategy and rectify any shortcomings in his other film 'Kandasamy' which is arriving here as 'Mallanna'.

Rajnikant does not rule out taking up politics

New Delhi (PTI): Will he or won't he? To a query on whether he would join politics, superstar of the south Rajnikant on Thursday said the possibility of him donning the politician's role existed.

"I believe in destiny... I believe in God and whatever God wants me to do, I will do," he said accepting the NDTV 'Entertainer of the Year' award here.

"God has given me an actor's role. If he gives me a politician's role, I will do it," Rajnikant said.

The undisputed megastar of the south, Rajnikant, whose film "Sivaji: The Boss", crossed over the linguistic divide to become a megahit, said Amitabh Bachchan was for him the biggest actor in Bollywood.

And when filmstar Shahrukh Khan, who is also called the 'Badshah of Bollywood', jokingly asked him what should one do to become the 'Shehanshah', he said, "One day, you will definitely become the 'Shehanshah'."

To a question on him being one of the highest paid actors in the country, pat came the reply: "Who says I am the highest paid actor?"

Mad Dogs Bite K A Paul

K A Paul is one name who once became the hottest topic of discussion with his controversial revelations about the misdoings of YSR and his government but in barely less than 48 hours, an even better truth was revealed, that this man has gone nuts.

He said that he is not behind political powers as he kicked away the Nobel Peace Prize that was offered to him. Well, when was that announced!! People say that he is talking that nonsense as he was bitten by mad dogs.

With perhaps the most inconsistent talk about his views on government and politics, this preacher has got the nerves in him to make statements such as he was given a post of a political portfolio but he rejected it and Venkatswamy should be honored with Bharat Ratna for his invaluable service. There have been some really hilarious situations with this man when he got down to do a satyagraha protesting against the government and disappeared in barely 2 days. Then came his startling announcement that he would soon be joining politics and put an end to the YSR regime which still stands on one foot. While his words have become a common topic for having a good humor than anything else, a serious version of this man's story tells that he owns a private Boeing flight and apparently used to get Rs 300 Cr per annum from various Christian Organizations for peace missions, which was stopped by YSR. This has put Paul in a deep mess and he is not even in a position to maintain the aircraft which is said to be one of the root causes of all this maddening statements from him.

Take it or leave it, he surely is a new form of entertainment for most of the public