Bunny (Allu Arjun) and Tamanna come together

Here it is!

One of the most anticipated on-screen couples finally came together. This time in a photo shoot, rather than the movie. Its widely reported that Allu Arjun and Tamanna are going to be paired in the big-budget blockbuster ‘Badrinath.’ This is Arjun’s next movie after Arya 2, V.V Vinayak’s fresh from ‘Adurs’ success and Geetha Arts’ after ‘Jalsa,’ ‘Ghajini’ and ‘Magadheera.’ In this issue, which is Valentine’s Day special, the young actors talk about love, romance & marriage. The cover was shot by renowned photographer Avinash Gowarikar (brother of Ashutosh Gowarikar).

Bunny (Allu Arjun) and Tamanna come together

It was shot on location at Mehboob Studios, Mumbai. The styling was done by Nischay Polavarapu. This issue of Southscope is packed with many other specials covering style & fashion, a tribute to Vishnuvardhan, upcoming movies and others. The magazine is going to hit the stands on the 1st of February 2010.

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Kamakshi Kalaa Movies’ Film with Nagachaitanya and Kajal in March

Kamakshi Kalaa Movies, the production house that is currently busy with King Nagarjuna’s ‘Kedi’ will be soon making another big film with Naga Chaitanya. Film launch is scheduled in March.

Kajal Agarwal will be pairing with Naga Chaitanya in the film. It will be directed by a debutant, Ajay Bhuyas.

Kamakshi Kalaa Movies’ Film with Nagachaitanya

D Siva Prasad Reddy, the producer of the film expressed his happiness over making a film with Nagarjuna’s son when his Film House (Kamakshi Kalaa Movies) is entering into its silver jubilee year. He added that the film will be made with high technical values.

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Colourful ‘Maya Bazaar’ Coming with 55 Prints Today

1957 Classic ‘Maya Bazaar’ directed by K V Reddy is one of the wonderful movies ever made in the Telugu Cinema. It is reckoned among the great movies that would be remembered for ever in Tollywood. Such a magnificent creation is now coming in coloured version.

Colourful ‘Maya Bazaar’ Coming with 55 Prints Today

Gold Stone Technologies Pvt Ltd. has made this black and white classic into a colourful one. A team of about 160 people were involved in the work. They have worked for 7 months to complete it.

Super Good Films banner is releasing this colourful wonder with 55 prints today (30th January).

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Always Media Exposes, Now I am Exposing Media: RGV

Ram Gopal Varma, one of the ace directors of the Indian Cinema, is known for his unique style of presentation. He has been entertaining people with a greater variety in his films, especially the films with his underworld insights. Now, he is coming up with a completely now genre, focusing on the untouched area – ‘The Media.’ His upcoming film ‘RANN,’ slated for release on Friday targets media. Having the strongest star cast like Amitabh Bachchan, Ritesh Deshmukh, Gul Panag and Paresh Rawal, expectations on the film are building very high at box office.

RGV's Rann Movie

Amitabh Bachan said that the film highlights the conflicts that arise between a person’s business sensibilities and his conscience, and how he compromises on his conscience for the survival of his business or vice-versa.

Adding to this Ram Gopal Varma said “It is not about media bashing at all. I’ve always said that the media exposes, and now I am exposing media. Now it is not necessarily about the bad things – I may be talking about the media’s vulnerabilities, their compulsions and their greed – after all every human being is susceptible to situations and pressures and his own emotions.”

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Lata Mangeshkar Wins Akkineni Award

Renowned singer Lata Mangeshkar has been awarded the Akkineni Award for the year 2009. Akkineni Nageswara Rao himself announced her name in the press meet held on Monday. Speaking to the media Nageswara Rao said “Through our Akkineni International Foundation we felicitate those who provide best services to the Indian Cinema. And for the year 2009, we had selected Lata Mangeshkar.

Akkineni Award for 2009

The award will be presented in a function a special occasion on February 1. We are very happy to honour Lataji, one of the best-known playback singers in the Hindi film industry. She had served the industry with her voice for over 40 years. Honorable Chief Minister of the State, K Rosaiah and Central Minister Vilas Rao Deshmukh will be the chief guests for the occasion.”

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Aamir Khan honoured with Padma Bhushan

Aamir Khan the star whose box office collections are moving north with commercial movies adding social elemets to its flavour is been honoured with the ‘Padma Bhushan’ award on the occasion of 61st Republic Day.

Aamir Khan honoured with Padma Bhushan

The actor, who made his directorial debut with the critically-acclaimed ‘Taare Zameen Par’, recently came out with movie ‘3 Idiots’, which has become the highest earning movie in Bollywood.

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National Film Awards Announced: Priyanka Chopra Bags Best Actress Award

The 56th National Film Awards are announced today (Saturday). Bengali film ‘Antaheen’ directed Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury won the Best Film award. Tamil director Bala bagged the Best Director Award for his film ‘Naan Kadavul.’

Marati actor Upendra Limaye won the Best Actor Award for his role in the film ‘Jogwa’ (Marati). Dibakar Banerjee ‘Oye Lucky Lucky Oye’ (Hindi) won the Best Popular Film Award.

Bollywood actress and Former Miss World Priyanka Chopra bagged the Best Actress Award for her role in ‘Fashion’ directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. Kangana Ranaut, who played the role of a troubled model in the same film, won the Best Supporting Actress Award.

Priyanka Chopra

Actor Arjun Rampal bagged the Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in ‘Rock On’.

Hariharan bagged the Best Male Playback Singer Award for ‘Jogwa’ while Shreya Ghoshal won the Best Female Playback Singer Award for ‘Antaheen’

Few other are as follows:

1940 Lo Oka Gramam (Telugu Film) – Best Regional Film

Gubbachigalu (Kannada Film) – Best Children’s Film.

Mumbai Meri Jaan (Hindi Film) – Best Special Effects

Bioscope (Malayalam Film) – Best Jury Award

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Tamanna to Pair with Stylish Star in Badrinath?

It is already known that Allu Aravind’s Geetha Arts Banner is producing the mega film ‘Badrinath’ with Allu Arjun in the direction of sensational director V V Vinayak. It was in talks earlier that Hansika Motwani was considered for the heroine. But the latest buzz is that milky white beauty Tamanna has been selected to play the role.

Tamanna to Pair with Allu arjun

This would be her straight film in Telugu after ‘Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam.’ The actress has been performing exceeding well in Tamil in the recent past and kept herself busy there. Now, this would be a better opportunity for her to reach mass audience in T-Town.

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Ram Charan’s ‘Magadheera’ Crosses 175-Day Mark

Ram Charan’s Magadheera, one of the biggest hits in the history of South Cinema has completed the 175-day run. The film directed by S S Raja Mouli and produced by Allu Aravind under prestigious Geetha Arts Banner, has grossed about Rs 110 crore so far. It holds the record of completing 50-day run in 302 centres and 100-day run in 225 centres.

Ram charan's magadheera

It has now completed the successful 175-day run in three centers – Ceded (Adoni), Vizag and PVR Cinemas (Bangalore). The movie is still running with decent crowds in few centers.

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Allari Naresh, Vamsi’s Film ‘Cheap and Best’?

It is already known that Allari Naresh and Vamsi are teaming up for a complete comedy entertainer. M L Kumar Chowdary is producing the film under Sri Keerthi Creations banner. The title ‘Cheap and Best’ is said to be in consideration for the film. Heroine is yet to be finalized. Chakri is scoring music.

Allari naresh

Film launch is expected in February and the regular shooting will commence from March. Other details of the film are yet to be known.

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