Sayaji Shinde as villain on SDZ

Popular villain Sayaji Shinde is doing the villain role in Shankar Dada Zindabad. This role was played by Boman Irani in Hindi version. Dilip Prabhavalkar who played the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the original will also playing it in Telugu version. Shooting of the film is going on full swing in and around Hyderabad in the direction of Prabhudeva. Devi Sri Prasad composes music. Gemini Film Circuit which produced Shankar Dada MBBS is also producing the sequel as well.

MAA TV bags Okkadunnadu, Yamadonga

For a whopping price, MAA TV, the rising entertainment channel, has bagged the satellite rights of Okkadunnadu and Yamadonga. Both the films are bought over by even under the production. It is not exactly known the figure but sources informed us that the price is in tune with the hype surrounding the films.Both the films are produced by Cherry. Of them Okkadunnadu is releasing on March 2nd. Okkadunnadu has been cleared by the censors and carries a good report

Vedika opposite Ram Charan

Poori Jagannath is introducing Ramcharan Teja , son of Megastar to the Tollywood. Producer Aswini Dutt is producing the movie. The film was launched formally at Vaishno Academy office of Poori. The regular shoot of the film is to begin by end of March..Vedika (Muni fame ) is said be finalized to play the female lead in prestigious project of Ramcharan.

Aata going on at Sanghi

Sumanth Arts Aata is in full swing with production. The unit is presently shooting at Sanghi in a disco pub set erected. A few scenes on the heroine (Ileana) and her friends is going on. Later this month, the unit is off to outdoor starting from the coastals of Vizag. Also, a train episode is also in planning for this schedule. Aata has Sidhartha playing the lead. VN Aditya is the director and Devisri Prasad composed music.

Raviteja Out?

Latest news making circles in the industry is that Raviteja might not be part of Krishnavamsi's project (Nuvvu Chala Hot Guru). Though there is no official statement, it is heard that NTR Arts banner film with Krishnavamsi as the director might start with a different hero. There are many names making circles including Ram, Kalyanram etc. There are several reasons being cited because of which Raviteja is not in. One of them being Raviteja might play lead in Kodali Nani, VV Vinayak's film. Conflict of dates could be a reason here. However, there is no official confirmation and the film might very well take off with Raviteja. Stay tuned for updates.

2 Yamagola Songs in Yamadonga

NTR is in full swing now following the success of Rakhee. Trade circles are very keen on his next project Yamadonga in the direction of SS Rajamouli. Rajamouli is the producer also. Mohanbabu is playing a special role as Yama. Rajeev Kanakala, a good friend of NTR and Rajamouli, will be seen in the role of Indra. Priyamani and Mamata Mohandas are the heroines. Latest on this project is that 2 songs from legendary NTR's Yamagola (probably Samaraniki Nede prarambham and Olammi Thikka regindha) might be remixed in this film. Not only that there might a few other surprises in store about the audio of the film. If this turns out true that these songs are used in Yamadonga, fans will go berserk watching NTR dancing those numbers. Let us wait and see if this is true.