Baahubali 3rd Schedule started

The much awaited film of Tollywood “Baahubali” shooting is going on at brisk space. Recently the movie has completed its second schedule in Ramoji Film City. The movie unit is getting ready to start the third schedule in a huge set erected in the Ramoji Film City.The movie is going to be a periodic drama and it is going to be the highest budget film in the Tollywood.

Young Rebel Star Prabhas and Macho hero Rana Daggubati will be seen as the lead actors in this movie. Anuskha is the heroine in this movie. ‘Baahubali’ is expected to be the costliest Telugu film ever made and Arka Media Banner will be producing the venture. M.M.Keeravani is handling the music while Sabu Cyril is taking care of the art department. Senthil is the cinematographer.

Lip lock kiss with deepika Padukone in Ram Leela is the best kiss in Hindi cinema

The first trailer of Ram Leela had the filmy folks and aam junta going gaga over the chemistry between Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. There is a bit of voyeuristic delight in a real-life couple steaming it up on the big screen. So this intense love story based on Romeo Juliet is of twice the interest because Romeo Ranveer and ladylove Deepika will be seen on the big screen for the first time. I decided to grill him about all things romantic. And Ranveer was more than game. Here he talks about romance, romancing Deepika (if only on screen) and why they make such a great couple (again, on screen) Read on...

All-time favourite romantic film

Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge. I was a kid when I saw it. It’s the most iconic movie. It’s got a rom-com kind of feel to it because there are a lot of light moments in it. Kudos to Adi sir (Aditya Chopra), who made his debut with such a great movie. The songs, the dynamics between the characters, Shah Rukh Khan’s character... everything was just right.

Favourite Hindi cinema screen jodi...

Anushka (Sharma) and me. She was my first co-star so that’s the special connection with her. She and I always have a conflict as performers. Conflict makes a scene, a story, a film watchable. We have that inherent quality because of this conflict.

Favourite Hollywood romance...

Romantic movies are my least favourite genre. I love movies that are twisted. It may seem a little hypocritical because I am a romantic hero. But from the ones I have seen I’ll pick Casablanca and Notorious.

Favourite love song...

Tujhe Dekha Toh Yeh Jaana Sanam from DDLJ and Aye Ajnabi from Dil Se.

Your favourite romance novel...

I don’t read at all.

Romeo or Casanova?

Romeo is more interesting because uski life mein drama bahut hai. I relate to him because when I love, I love like him. There’s passion, loyalty, devotion... all of it.

First crush...

Ms Melrose McGill. My first standard teacher. She was a short, fair Christian teacher. Now that I am talking about her, I think I’ll try to find her on Facebook. She was the sweetest, most special teacher ever.

First heartbreak...

When I was in the first standard there was a girl in my class who I had a huge crush on. I wrote to her saying, ‘I love you. Do you love me?’ I put the note in her daily calendar. She handed it over to the class teacher, who gave it to the principal and that got me into a lot of trouble. She and I went on to become great friends. We went to same college, studied in America together. She got married recently and I cried at her wedding. The wedding took place on a beach. The whole setting was a little surreal. Her parents were crying and I couldn’t hold back my tears.

Love is...

Indescribable.

Intense vs flirty romance

I like the fun and flirty romances, but because of the kind of person I am, my relationships have always been intense.

A quality in a woman that draws you?

I like genuineness and warmth. Sometimes what happens is that a person behaves differently with different people. But when a person is as warm, kind, caring, sensitive and nice to everyone then that is something I find very attractive. That is what I look for and need in a person.

A quality that’s likely to put you off

Body odour.

Ranveer: the boyfriend

I am an amazing boyfriend…the best boyfriend ever. I am an awesome boyfriend. I haven’t always been an awesome boyfriend. I have been an idiot, but I have learnt, matured, improved and become very, very good.

Is there a Miss Perfect?

Nobody is perfect.

Live-in relationships...

They are really, really good. I think they come without the baggage of marriage, yet they give you the opportunity to bond with a person at a very deep level. Sharing your space with a person is very intimate. You get that without the tag of marriage so I love live-in relationships. I think they work fabulously.

Three things about your romantic pairing with Deepika that beats other jodis…

First, we look good together because she’s all grace and I am absolutely raw. Second, our energies mix well together. And third, she’s the perfect foil for me as an actor.

Would you call your pair the hottest this year?

I absolutely think so. When I see what we’ve shot a year ago now that I have some objectivity even I am stunned. I feel like this is some great stuff. I am proud to say that I am one half of a pair that has chemistry that people have not seen in a long time.

Is it true that the lip-lock scene was so intense that you didn’t hear ‘cut’?

I forgot to give my reaction. I was a bit lost in the moment…hota hai yaar!

Is your lip-lock with Deepika the hottest kiss ever filmed in a Hindi film?

Yes, I think so. I hope that there will be no objection to the kiss because it’s a beautiful kiss. I hope they don’t cut the duration because it’s a long kiss. It’s the best kiss you’ll ever see in a Hindi movie.

Poonam Pandey playing with cops

Bollywood actress Poonam Pandey, who is all set for her debut in the south with a Kannada movie, is playing a hide and seek game with the police of two states.

Both the Mumbai and the Bangalore police have failed to deliver her a court notice in a case pending against her.

The case, pertaining to a private complaint filed in a Bangalore court, is up for hearing on October 31. S. Umesh had filed a complaint against Poonam alleging that she had hurt Hindu sentiments by posing semi- nude before a photograph of Lord Vishnu in 2012 for an advertisement.

One the basis of the complaint, the actress was booked under IPC ( Indian Penal Code) Section 295A ( deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings).

The court issued summons to Poonam on November 7, 2012 and on February 26, 2013, to present her version. She failed to appear on both the occasions as she did not receive any summons from the police.

On both occasions, the Bangalore police cited " untraceable" as the reason for not delivering the summons.

The third summons was issued in June this year. On this occasion, the summons was ordered to be served through the Mumbai police commissioner.

However, Poonam is camping in Bangalore to shoot for an item song.

Karan Johar gets threat calls

Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has received death threats calls. The head honcho of Dharma Productions has been receiving these threats for the past one month and hence was given some armed security for protection.

However, the case was later transferred to an anti extortion cell of the Mumbai cell brand and it was being said that the threats were from a wanted gangster.

And recently, the director-producer appealed for a 24 hour security cover to the Protection and Security Branch of Mumbai.

The police have refused to divulge any more details owing to security reasons and confidentiality.

About 3 years back, Karan Johar was reportedly receiving death threats and was being given a 24/7 security cover.

After RajiniKanth its only Pawan kalyan

Super Star Rajinikanth was the only South Indian hero who had two films in his kitty which collected more than 60+ crore. They are Sivaji and Endhiran (Robo). Now Power Star Pawan Kalyan joined the club as Attarintiki Daaredi collected 60+ crore share in just 17 days. Attarintiki Daaredi (61.35) also crossed the share of Gabbar Singh (60.55) on Sunday and emerged as the All Time Second highest grosser of Telugu cinema after Magadheera (73.1).

Now the Mega fans are curious if Attarintiki Daaredi can cross Magadheera in its full time run. As per trade talks Attarinitki Daredi had great chance to touch 100 crore mark in Box-office, if it happens "Attarintiki daredi" is the first movie to acheive this milestone in Tollywood. However, Monday (Dussera) and Wednesday (Bakrid) are public holidays, which gives an edge to the film to extract more numbers.

Chandamama Lo Amrutham movie new trailer released

Gunnam Gangaraju who earlier directed "Little Soldiers" and "Amma Cheppindhi" films is now making a new film "Chandamama Lo Amrutham". He also written dialogues and story for "Aithe", "Anukokunda Oka Roju" and "Katha" films.the VFX team will recreate spectacular visuals for the moon and space in general for the film. Srinivas Avasarala, Dhanya Balakrishna, Inturi Vasu, Harish and Shiva Narayana are playing the lead roles."Chandamama Lo Amrutham" is being produced by Just Yellow Media private ltd.

Renu Desai Special Interview

Renu Desai, producer of upcoming Marathi film Mangalashtak Once More, shares with Debarati Palit Singh her passion for the craft 

What prompted you to produce Mangalashtak Once More? 

I have done a lot of production work in the last 10 to 12 years. During this time, I had mentioned to my husband (Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan) that whenever I would start independently producing movies, I would make a Marathi film, more so because I am from Pune. Given my background and connections, it would have been very easy for me to produce a Telugu film but honestly, I made Mangalashtak Once More because of my emotional connect with this city and with Marathi films. 

When I was looking for stories, I came across this script by writer Samir Joshi. I liked his clarity of thought and details in it, so I decided to produce the film. 

How was the transition from being  a superstar’s wife to being an independent film producer?  

The transition has been very smooth. Thanks to Kalyan, I have been part of several projects and have been associated with production work of those films right from the moment they were conceptualised. Starting from script, story and music sittings, I have been involved in all aspects of filmmaking. So I exactly know what happens during colour correction or in a music sitting. I am extremely passionate about the art of filmmaking and I do not think of it as a 9-to-5 job. Also, I think 12 -13 years is a good amount of time to learn any subject. 
As far as Mangalashtak... is concerned, I have been a hands-on producer. 

You started off as a model, then became an actor and ventured  into production later. How has the journey been? 

It’s definitely different when you are working with someone who can guide you. Pawan is a big personality and I knew he is watching my back, and that he would correct me if I went wrong. 

But when I decided to become a producer, I wanted to do it on my own. It would have been easy for me to ask for his help. But I purposely took it up as challenge. It is my own journey.  Starting from reading the script, meeting the actors to music directors, I have done everything on my own. Pawan has never called up anyone saying ‘My wife is coming to meet you... Please entertain.’ 

Most film industries are male-dominated. Was it easy being a woman producer? Did you face any challenges? 

You need to know your work —  only then will the person sitting opposite you know that you mean business. I know my business. So they do not mess with me and it helps me survive in the industry. 

When Mukta Barve and Swapnil Joshi signed the film, they saw my passion, conviction and commitment towards cinema. They did not sign the film just because I am Pawan Kalyan’s wife. When these big actors from the industry  agreed and understood my viewpoint, I knew I was on the right track.  

And we face challenges in every field. In cinema, it’s even more because here you are dealing with humans. There’s a lot of human psychology at play. People change, everyday they face issues in their lives, so I have to decide when to get angry or when not to get angry with them, when to be lenient or when to be strict. That’s an art. 

There were reports about you being aggressive on the film set.

When a man shouts, it is not taken the wrong way. But when a female boss raises her voice, it gets offensive. Had I kept quiet just to avoid tarnishing my image, I would have done injustice to my work. With repeated warnings, certain departments were asked to improve their work, but they failed. Any boss will sack such people. I haven’t done anything wrong. Because I am a female producer and I come from the South, the whole picture has been painted wrong. 

What do you think of the Marathi industry after working in it? 

After completing an entire film, I am in a position to comment. The people here are extremely talented  but somewhere they lack motivation. That’s because the returns are not high. They need to push themselves a little more, and they need to achieve perfection. 

You juggle several roles. How do you manage motherhood? 

I have to give a certain amount of time to my children. I make it a point to feed them at least one meal a day. Either they are with me, as our industry is flexible or I attend to all their needs before I leave for work. I never compromise when it comes to my children as they are my priority.