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NTR to depend on VV Vinayak luck.

NTR and VV Vianayak's film will go on floors from 12th of August for regular shoot. Ileana is the heroine. Devi Sree Prasad is the music director. Kodali Nani is the producer.

The film is planned to complete the shoot by December and release for Sankranthi 2009.

Vinayak has the Sankranthi sentiment. His Lakshmi with Venki was released for sankranthi. His Krishna with Ravi teja and Trisha was released for last Sankranthi. Vinayak is hoping similar result with NTR's film for the next sankranthi.

On the other hand, NTR has some disappointed Sankranthi- his Naga was released on 10January 2003, and his Andhrawala was released on 1st of January 2004. Na alludu was also released during sankranthi.All this films are big disappointment for NTR.

Now NTR is purely depending on Vinayak's Sankranthi sentiment.

Asin bows out of Akshay Kumar's film

It seems South India's Next Best Thing Asin is determined to take her success-quotient to a high a level in Bollywood as it is in Tamil and Telugu cinema. No false moves no slipups for the stunning sensation from the South who is being touted as a blend of Hema Malini and Rekha.

Just recently, Asin gave the nod to three biggies with Aamir Khan (Ghajini), Salman Khan-Ajay Devgan (London Dreams) and last but certainly not the least, Akshay Kumar (Aise Ko Taisa). Now the news is, Asin is out of Priyadarshan's comedy with Akshay Kumar. Reason? According to her polite father, "There's a date clash with the promos of Ghajini."

However, the director Priyadarshan is more forthcoming. "The Akshay film is a three-heroine project. I don't think Asin would be comfortable with that. My producers Venus are looking into the matter of the heroines. We start shooting in November. So we've ample time to find the girls."

As far as Asin is concerned, the signal is loud and clear. This girl is here only to do author-backed central roles. No less.

Director P vasu speaks about kathanayakudu

Director P. Vasu speaks about the making of the much-hyped Rajnikant starrer Kuselan. S. R. Ashok Kumar listens in

Kollywood has seen it all. Films based on the protagonist’s fixation for a star doesn’t sound unusual. But Kuselan seems to make news everyday. Naturally, because the film star happens to be superstar Rajnikant and the film maker is none other than P. Vasu, the man who gave Kollywood’s mega hit in recent times — Chandramukhi.

Vasu, who was actually working on the script of Chandramukhi 2 before Kuselan happened, unwinds between hectic schedules to talk about the film. “Yes, following the success of Chandramukhi, I was scripting its sequel. Even Rajnikant had heard the outline of the story and given the green signal. When things were beginning to fall in place, Natarajan, an associate director in Malayalam cinema, suggested I watch the film Katha Parayumpol, a runaway hit in Kerala. The film revolved around a barber’s fascination for film star Mammootty. The minute I saw it, I imagined our own superstar in a film like that. The climax made a deep impact on me. I’ve never come across such a story,” smiles Vasu.

So the next thing the ace director did was call up Rajnikanth and ask him to watch Katha Parayumpol. “The superstar watched the film, but left without a comment. I was puzzled. But the call came the following day. He told me how much the film had impacted him and evinced interest in it. We met and discussed the nitty-gritty. But having said yes to Robot, he wondered how he would be able to juggle two films at a time. I assured him I would wrap up his portion real fast. He agreed — mainly because the film had affected him so deeply.”
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Vasu, who can’t stop gushing about the superstar continues, “It was Rajni who suggested that K. Balachander, his mentor, watch the film so that his production house Kavithalaya could take it up. Balachander felt the story had a striking semblance to that of the superstar and insisted Rajni play himself in the film. That’s how things began to roll with Pushpa Kandasmy as producer. It’s set for release on July 31.”

The Telugu version, Kathanayakudu, will have Jagapathi Babu playing the barber. “In Tamil we zeroed in on Pasupathi. Rajni was impressed by his performance in Veyil. We wanted someone who has not seen the superstar in person or acted with him. Vadivelu plays a meaty role, and so does Meena (she appears in the Tamil and Telugu versions). Rajni’s heroine in the film is none other than Nayanthara.”

Regarding the speculation relating to the number of scenes in which Rajni makes an appearance, Vasu says, “It’s a role that will be remembered. And it’s not merely a guest appearance. We have seen bits and pieces of ‘Rajni as Rajni’ in Valli and Anbulla Rajnikant. I personally feel the scene count doesn’t matter. What matters is the impact a character makes and the message he/she conveys. And that’s where Kuselan scores. What sets it apart from such star-centric films is the treatment.”

Talking about the ‘Cinema Cinema’ number, one of the highlights of the film, Vasu explains, “The number will be a sure-fire hit. It features the icon in 10 stylish looks. Portions of the song were shot with real fans at the Shanti theatre. If you remember, A. R. Rahman’s first film was Roja, a Kavithalaya production; now Kuselan has music by the maestro’s nephew G.V. Prakash.”

When asked whether it would be a ‘superstar versus superstar’ situation with Priyadarshan planning to remake Katha Parayumpol in Hindi with Shah Rukh Khan, Vasu smiles, “Each is great in his own way. They have distinct styles and a major following. But much depends on the treatment of the script.”

Switching to a mellow mood, the director says, “Eight years after I did Uzhaipali with Rajni, Chandramukhi happened. Soon, Kuselan followed. I wish to do more films with him. But as you know, man proposes, God disposes. So let’s wait and see.”

Rajni appears in Kuselan only after the third reel.

There are a couple of scenes from Annamalai. But Rajni looks much younger in Kuselan!

Even after 25 years of their association, Rajni’s regard for KB is the same

Superstar wanted Livingstone in the film. He also wanted a meaty role for Vadivelu.
Meena appears in both Tamil and Telugu versions of the film

Rajamouli denied Chiru words ?

As per the sources from Filmchamber:As everyone know Chiruta upcoming movie is being directed by Rajamouli, in which director Rajamouli assainged some scenes to his Asst. directors but Chiru told Rajamouli to direct each and every scene of the movie. But all time successful director Rajamouli denied Chiru words.

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Srinu vaitla to direct ramcharan teja

As for filmnagar sources, the successful director Srinu vaitla is likely to director Ramcharan Teja. A popular film production house is making plans to make this big budget film. This film might go on floors after Vytla's King and Charan's Dheerudu.

Ramcharan is currently busy with his project Dheerudu with SS Rajamouli.

Junior Aishwarya Rai with Nagchaithanya

Sneha Ullal- the industry named her as junior Aishwarya Rai. She made her Tollywood debut with the film Ullasanga Ustahanga. Dil Raju released this film. Katunakaran is the director.

As for the industry sources, Dil Raju is impressed with the performance of Sneha Ullal and decided to take her as heroine film his wilth with Nagchaithanya and debutant director Vasu Varma.

charmy's '16 Days' completes shooting

Shooting of '16 Days' directed by Prabhu Solomon and produced by P Maheshbabu and DY Choudary on the banner of Cosmos Entertainments with Charmme as heroine and Aravind as hero, was wrapped recently.

Producer says, 'A boy and a girl were forced to stay together for about 16 days due to some unforeseen circumstances. What kind of situation they faced during their stay. Did they face any problem? Did they fall in love with each other? There would be a key chain with the heroine and there is an interesting story behind it. The entire film runs on an interesting note and it would also give an thrilling experience to the audiences.'

Manorama, Jayaprakash, Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam, Ramjagan and others are in the cast. Camera is by Sukumar, music is by Dharan, while dialogues are by Nivas.

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Robot is more grandeur than shivaji

Director Shankar, who opened a new market to Tamil Cinema in abroad through Superstar Rajini starrer magnum opus Shivaji, has vowed to give better shape to his next flick with the Superstar titled Robot.

The director camped in Mumbai with the Superstar for a week long photo session for Robot. His makeup and costume team also accompanied him during the shooting to get excellent result in the shooting.

Recently, there were two photo shoots of Robot, which were held at AVM Studios wherein Rajini was snapped in various getups. These photos will be used for the pre-shooting promotion of the film. Shankar and Ayngaran have decided to take the film worldwide like big Hollywood movies. The film will also hit the North Indian screens with equal number of prints going to be released in Tamil.
Shankar says in an interview to an upcountry magazine, "For a regional language like Tamil or Telugu, Shivaji is really a grandeur film. But Robot targets worldwide market. The film is differs in every aspect from Shivaji. The budget, making style and marketing strategy, are totally different and I'm sure the film will reach a new high not only in Superstar Rajini's career, but in the history of Indian Cinema."

NTR wants political touch subjects

It is well aware that Young Tiger NT Rama Rao had signed the dotted line for a film to be produced by Kodali Nani under the direction of VV Vinayak and the film was formally launched with puja activities recently. However, the director unable to convince the hero with a suitable subject and NTR too listened to different stories but none of them suited the taste of the hero.

It is learnt that NTR is now insisting on a storyline with political touch. In this backdrop, some fresh assistant directors and writers were introduced to the hero for story sittings. Like his earlier film ‘Samba’, NTR wants to do a message-oriented film and at the same time, the film should have some satires on the present government. It is learnt that NT Rama Rao is planning to launch campaign for the Telugu Desam through his next film. The producer is making efforts to launch the regular shooting of the film at any cost in August.

Poonam Kaur as female lead opposite gopichand

Shooting of a film produced by V Ananda Prasad on the banner of Bhavya Creations, with Gopichand and Anushka in the lead is presently in progress at Kolkata. Popular cinematographer Siva is turning a director with this movie. Poonam Kaur, who earned good name and fame with ‘Oka ‘V’ Chitram’ film, was selected as another heroine for the movie and got the opportunity to play opposite Gopichand.’ Manisharma is scoring music for the movie.

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Annavaram fame Sandya's Lechipodama

Remember Sandhya, who played Pawan Kalyan’s sister in Annavaram? The pretty girl who had gone into hibernation is now back with Lechipodama, directed by Kanmani.

Lechipodama is her first Telugu film as the lead, even though she shot to fame with the Telugu dubbed version of the Tamil film Premiste. Parimal, brother of actress Sangeeta is making his debut as the lead actor opposite Sandhya in this bi-lingual. The story is about two lovers who elope from their homes.

Meanwhile Sandhya is also very busy with all her Kollywood films. She will be starring with Sakthi in an upcoming college flick and has a couple of other projects with good actors.

Rajnikanth kulesan gets nod for release

Forthcoming Rajnikanth-starrer "Kuselan" has finally got the go ahead for its simultaneous release in Karnataka August 1, though many groups were against it, alleging that the Tamil superstar had made "anti-Kannadiga" statements.

The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), while giving the green signal, advised the film's distributor in the state to release "Kuselan" with only 10 prints and in 13 theatres in Bangalore.

Some Kannada organisations had been demanding that "Kuselan" be released in the state only after a seven-week moratorium as Rajnikanth had hurt the sentiments of Kannadigas by supporting Tamil Nadu on a row over a drinking water project in Hogenekkal, on the border between the two states.

The superstar had joined the Tamil film industry in a daylong protest fast in April against Karnataka's objections to the Rs 13.3 bn Hogenekkal project that is expected to benefit about three mn people in two Tamil Nadu districts. Karnataka is opposed to the project, saying its share of the Cauvery river waters will be affected.

During the protest, Rajnikanth had apparently blamed Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa for the problem, angering many Kannada activists.

But Kannada actress Jayamala, who is also KFCC chief, said that the issue should not be linked to the release of "Kuselan", specially since producer K Balachander was a respected film personality who had contributed to Kannada cinema as well.

"One of our own members is releasing the film, then how can we stop the release? What we have advised is that he release the film following all the restrictions about prints and the number of theatres it can be shown in," said Jayamala.

Directed by P Vasu, "Kuselan" is a remake of Malayalam hit "Katha Parayumbol" starring Mammooty. It is said to have been made at a cost of Rs 600 mn and also stars actresses Nayanthara and Meena. The storyline is about a film star helping an old acquaintance.

Prabhas Krishnam Raju combo soon

Sometime back veteran actor, KRISHNAMRAJU had announced that he will soon be acting in a film with his nephew PRABHAS. Sources say that the veteran actor has zeroed in on the script. Krishnamraju's production house is also believed to be producing the film. MAHADEV, a protege of SS RAJAMOULI, will be directing the movie. The filmmakers are planning to launch the film on August 14, say sources adding that the film is tentatively titled Raju. The filmmakers are on the lookout for a leading lady. Well, it sure will be interesting to see how this uncle-nephew combination does at the BO.

Raviteja next movie is KICK

After Baladoor and Neninthe, Mass star Ravi Teja is going to act in another movie titled Kick. This movie will be directed by Surender Reddy who earlier directed Atanokkade and Athidhi. Kick title was recently registered at the AP Film Chamber of Commerce.

Kick will start its shooting once Ravi Teja finishes shooting for Neninthe. His Baladoor movie is all set for release in August. Vakkantapu Vamsi provides the story for Kick. Both Vamsi and Surender are right now busy doing the final corrections for their script.

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Mahesh babu's 100 crore contract

Both political parties TDP and Congress are trying their best to woo film actors to counter Megastar Chiranjeevi. While Chandra Babu managed to get the support of Balakrisha, NTR and Kalayan Ram, Congress has been trying its best to use Mahesh Babu's charisma in the coming Assembly elections. Super star Krishna, a former congress MP, said he would continue to serve the party but virtually ruled out his son and Mahesh Babu taking a plunge into politics.

But according to the inside sources, Mahesh Babu indeed signed Rs 100 crore contract with congress party to support the congress in the assembly elections. Did Mahesh Babu really sign the contract or not? We have to wait and see. Rajasekhar and Jeevitha recently joined the ruling Congress and said they were ready to contest against superstar Chiranjeevi in the coming elections.

Why do nayanatara and trisha hate each other?

When it comes to asserting the supremacy at the top and battling it out for the top slot, our heroines are not far behind. Catfights and back biting are not something new in film industry, though it is not written about or discussed in public. What these two girls hate each other? Trisha was suspected to be the one behind Nayanatara being unceremoniously dropped as the brand ambassador of Chennai Super Kings in the IPL tournament. Nayanthara’s dare-bare bikini act in Billa got heads turning her way and overnight she emerged as the most sought-after girl.

Recently Nayan was supposed to be the chief guest at mutual friend and designer SS Sidney's Spring Summer 2008 Collections. But when she came to know that Trisha was walking the ramp, she dropped out at the last minute. At the Filmfare function and later at the party, they ignored each other. And to rub it in, last week, Nayan also looked through Shriya and Reema Sen who were staying in the same hotel while Trisha threw a big party after winning the Filmfare award for which she did not invite her former friend. Vishal, who once claimed that he was madly in love with Nayan during the making of Sathyam, is said to be the new flavor in Trisha's life. The catfight, it seems, is not going to end anytime soon.

Chali 100° new movie to be youthful entertainer

Stories made on innocence, adolescence and the magic of youth always cast enchanting spells permeating our hearts with joy. This is the stuff that lives are made with. Exploits during our formative years stand in good stead molding our futures with lasting impressions.

Anita Udeep is currently filming an exciting Telugu film along these lines titled 'Chali 100°'. Having already made two films, 'Knock, knock….I am looking to marry' and the animation flick 'Gulliver's Travels' in English, it is now a Telugu movie 'CHALI 100 degree'.

'Fun-times' for just about anybody is life after school and college hours. 'What's interesting is that this is a high school film with hardly any classroom scene' says the young filmmaker.

The exploits of Surya, B.LO, Tanya, Rohit, Akash and Ralte on hostel campus would most certainly arouse the curiosity especially in the background of the dense forest atmosphere that prevails on their campus. The movie would be mostly on the lives of these young adults in their 12th grade. 'The film will have exciting action and humor laced with loads of twists and turns' says Anita.

Music for Chali 100° is being designed in such a precise manner that it plays different characters in the film so much so that the music part would synchronize with the emotions of the lead characters identifying with their innate natures.

The film is also planned to have a simultaneous release in Tamil titled 'Kulir 100°'.

Salute getting ready for release

The bilingual film ‘Salute’ simultaneously being made in Telugu and Tamil languages with Vishal and Nayanatara in the lead, directed by Rajasekhar and produced by Vikram Krishna on the banner of GK Film Corporation is getting ready for release very son. The film was shot in Hyderabad and Chennai. Vishal played the role of a powerful police officer, who was committed to eradicate the anti-social activities in cities like Hyderabad and Chennai. The film is basically an action packed love drama. Especially the action scenes that were choreographed in Dubai would remain a highlight of the movie. Post-production works are in brisk progress and the producer is making efforts to release the film in August. Brahmanandam, Ali and others are in the cast. Music is by Harris Jayaraj, story, screenplay and direction are by Rajasekhar

Maheshbabu new movie to go to sets on Aug 4

After a stupendous hit like ‘Pokiri’, Maheshbabu tasted successive failures with films like ‘Sainikudu’ and ‘Atithi’. Unable to digest the failures, the Prince had decided to take a considerable gap to sign the dotted line for his next movie. It is well aware that the puja activities for his next film to be directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by Singanamala Ramesh on the banner of Kanakaratna Movies were held long ago. Now, the story for the film was finalised recently. It is learnt that the producer is making arrangements for the launch of the regular shooting of the film from August 4. After the miserable failure of ‘Atithi’ Maheshbabu kept himself off from the media and now he is getting ready to go to the sets directly.

The combination of Maheshbabu and Trivikram was proved a big hit with the success of ‘Athadu’. Hence there were lots of expectations on their forthcoming film and the director committed to give another blockbuster with Maheshbabu in the same style. He reportedly prepared a very good subject for his project. As per indications, the film will have less action and more entertainment. Reliable sources say that Parvati Melton was selected as one of the heroines. However, the unit is yet to select the main heroine.

'Baladoor' Audio on 31st July

RaviTeja and Anushka in the lead, with Super Star Krishna in a special role, 'Baladoor' – Veediki badhyathalekkuva, is presented by Dr. Rama Naidu, on 'Suresh Productions Pvt Ltd banner.

Producer Suresh Babu informed that the audio will be released on 31st of July, through Aditya Music.

There are six songs in all with the music composed by Radha Krishnan. This is the first Telugu film to shoot a song sequence at Uzbekistan. The remaining 5 songs are filmed at Austria & Germany. Preparations are on to release the movie in August.

Uday Bahaskar who has earlier directed the movie 'Kalisundam Ra' for Suresh Productions banner hoped that the title is close to Ravi Teja's film image, and is a family entertainer.

Music Director: K.M.Radha Krishnan, Editor: Marthand K Venkatesh.

Rajni's "Kathanayakudu" promos out

For superstar Rajnikanth, "Kuselan" is the most keenly awaited film after his blockbuster "Sivaji". Rajnikanth is the highest paid actor in Asia. Rajnicreated ripples globally with his last blockbuster "Sivaji". He is a demi god to many, and yes Rajni certainly has a life worth imitating, and that's excatly what the supertstar is set to do in his next movie "Kuselan", a remake of his own Malayalam flick "Kathaparayumbol".

The tamil film "Kuselan" is all set to be dubbed in telugu as well and it is this film that is creating ripples in Bollywood too as none other than the baadshah Shahrukh Khan is all set to act in the hindi remake of the film titled "Billoo Barber"

With the promos of "Kuselan" promos already out, fans are awaiting the Bollywood version of the film. But for now with what we see on the screens it is the very name of Rajinikanth that spells magic in the country and the actor with his larger than life image only seems to be scaling newer heights.

Will Trisha be on time for Gautham Menon?

Trisha may very busy in Tollywood but when it is time to smear the greasepaint for a Tamil film she is all ready. The actress, currently in the Telugu Desam for a project with Nagarjuna, was in Munnar for three days last week (17, 18 and 19) to complete the Abhiyum Naanum shooting. With Vaaranam Aayiram shooting tipped to come to an end

During the last week of July, its director Gautham Menon is also gearing up to complete Chennayil Oru Mazhai Kaalam, which he had left halfway through to accommodate Surya. COMK, which has Trisha in the lead role, will resume some time in the end of August, says sources. Trisha is expected to arrive right on time to complete this venture for Gautham Menon.

Nisha Kothari making inroads in Tollywood

Once upon a time Nisha Kothari was more famous as Ram Gopal Varma’s discovery, but now she’s making inroads in Tollywood. Her first Telugu flick to hit the screens was the Balakrishna starrer Okka Magadu, since then she’s appeared in a string of spiced up glamour roles. Now her new movie Hari Om starring new-comer Sekhar, along with Madhu Sharma, is in brisk progress. She has also replaced the actress Malavika in Samrajyam, being filmed in Tamil as Karthigai, due to Malavika’s pregnancy.

Known as Amoha in Kollywood, this spicy hot bombshell is called Nisha across the border in Tollywood. Actually, she’s was born Priyanka Kothari and says that she wants to be known by her original name. But then it’s a bit late for that now Amoha/Nisha. But ‘A rose is a rose by any other name.’

Shankar and Rajni are happy woth Robot

Rajinikanth and director Shankar have been very busy over the past few weeks with the groundwork for Robot set rolling. The duo have completed about three photo sessions thus far – one in Mumbai and two in Chennai.

It seems that Shankar is quite satisfied with the outcome but the final decision on Rajini's get-up in Robot is yet to be decided.

Meanwhile, Rajini and Shankar will fly down to Mumbai in a few days time for the fourth photo session. Interestingly, this photo shoot session will have Aishwarya Rai also participating in it. Sources say that Shankar is taking extra care about Rajini's looks in Robot as his role happens to be that of a young scientist.

illeana NTR pairing up once again

Ileana and NTR paired up for Krishna Vamsy's Rakhi and now they are pairing up for V V Vinayak's film. Ileana is yet to sign on dotted lines, talks are on.

Ileana who signed for Director VN Aditya and Nithin's film is adjusting the call sheets for NTR. The film will go on floors from 12th of August. Kodali Nani is producing this action packed entertainer.

There was talk in the media that Vinayak is taking Trisha as heroine for this film but Ileana is most finalized now.

Nayantara's sex appeal in 'Salute' not forced

'Salute' features Nayantara in a glamorous role and has reportedly performed in a steamy manner with Vishal in a song sequence. Ever since the movie's stills were published in the press there has been a lot of talk of the 'onscreen closeness' of the lead pair. Many even started wondering if Nayantara was forced to step on the glamour element.

When a section of the press voiced this to the director of the film Rajashekar, during a press meet held recently, he categorically denied forcing Nayantara into appearing sexy in the film.

'The story needed the female lead to be glamorous and I had made this point very clear when I narrated the story to her' said Rajashekar.

Nayantara plays a daring television journalist in the film and her relationship with a top cop adds on the fuel to her investigation as well as the police department's hunt for the baddies.

'Nayantara is a thorough professional and took it upon herself to do justice to the role' Rajashekar added.

The film is slated for release on August 15 as 'Sathyam' in Tamil and 'Salute' in Telugu. What started as a four-Crore budget went on to a whopping cost of 23 Crores. About 600 prints are being made available for the release.

Mani Ratnam 120 Cr project soon

Kollywood is abuzz with news that ace director Mani Ratnam has signed the biggest ever deal in the history of South Indian cinema, to do a threeversion film in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. His production company Madras Talkies is supposed to be in the final lap of negotiating a whopping Rs 120 crore deal with the Anil Ambani run Reliance Entertainment Big Picture, for all negative rights for three languages. Industry pundits say that if the deal takes place, it will be the biggest for a South Indian film producer and director.

Mani Sir, as he is known in Kollywood (Chennai), has been quietly working on the script of this film since the release of his super hit Guru in January 2007. The elusive director, who never gives interviews, has been keeping a low profile after the demise of his younger brother G Sreenivasan, the moving spirit behind Madras Talkies.

The Hindi version will feature Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Govinda in a negative role. Confirming that he has signed up for the movie, Govinda told TNN: "I am actually doing a film with Mani Sir. Isn't it every actor's dream to work with him? We met recently and I heard about my role, which interested me a lot. It is an intense film and my role will definitely surprise the audiences." Abhishek, who scored his first solo super hit with Guru, is all excited about this new untitled film, for which he has given bulk dates.

The Tamil and Telugu version will have Vikram doing Abhishek's role while Aishwarya Rai will be the common heroine for all the three versions. He is teaming up with his photographer from his early films PC Sreeram, the wizard of lighting in Indian cinema and his own 'discovery' A R Rahman.

Shriya Saran career rocking

Where the sexy Shriya Saran, who appeared opposite Rajnikanth in Sivaji — The Boss last year, is shooting for BT. Some street romeos, unaware that she is already hot property in Bollywood, try to harrow the actress with wolf whistles and comments like, “Sexy ho, Bollywood ki rani ban sakti ho!” Shriya, of course, chews men like them up for breakfast every morning. She replies, “Dum hai na mere main!”

No doubt, the success of Sivaji... and her newfound status as a hot and sensational property in the South has made Shriya confident today. “Sivaji was Rajni’s film, but being a great man, he let me shine in it. Working with him, I learned to set myself a benchmark. Though I often ask myself — where now from here,” the actress admits. Where now, is for Bollywood to tell the talented Southern star.

Riding on Sivaji’s success, she’s bagged several projects, including some from Hollywood. In Bollywood, besides her debut film Awarapan, Shriya’s in Sangeeth Sivan’s Ek. “Films were incidental. I call it an arranged marriage. I fell in love with films after I got into the business. I was grooming to be a Kathak dancer when I landed in a music video. That’s how it began,” she says. On the Hollywood front, Shriya has wrapped up Ashok Amritraj’s The Other End of the Line opposite Canadian actor Jesse Metcalfe. And how has Deepa Mehta’s What’s Cooking to look forward to.

Now that she is in Bollywood, Shriya’s big ambition is to star opposite Amitabh Bachchan. She revealed, “I met him as a fan when I was about 11 and took his autograph. He was shooting in Udaipur for Khuda Gawah. Recently, I met him at an award function in Bangkok and told him that. He was amused. I told Mr Bachchan, ‘I want to work with you.’ And he replied, ‘I’m looking forward to it!’” But she doesn’t really have any favourites in Bollywood. “I am greedy. I want to work with everyone,” Shriya admits candidly.