Nitya Menon as Naga Chaitanya’s love interest?

We had earlier reported that Naga Chaitanya has been finalized for the lead role in the film Autonagar Surya. This Deva Katta’s directorial is touted as an action mass entertainer and Naga Chaitanya, for the first time will act in this genre.

The latest buzz in the filmnagar circles is that Nitya Menon of Ala Modalaindi fame is being considered for the female lead role in the film. However, it is yet to be announced by the film-makers.

The movie is set to move to floors in the month of March. Meanwhile, Naga Chaitanya will complete his current projects with directors Ajay Bhuyan and Sukumar.

Tollywood Young Hero dating his Co-star!

Nani is dating his successful flick 'Ala Modalaindi' co-star Nitya Menon. This is the million dollar question of many Film Nagar dudes. With the success of 'Ala Modalaindi', the applause the lead pair received is tremendously high. Both Nani and Nitya Menon are co-starring in another Tamil flick too. This young birds are found hanging out here and there in Hyderabad, whenever time permits. Sources are saying that the couple are dating each other. Though it is not new for our heroes and heroines to date their co-stars for a while, this couple is surely raising the heat. But, insiders are saying that all this is a part of movie promotion. Nani and Nitya might have come to conclusion that 'negative' spreads faster than 'positive'. Let us see how far this goes.

Can this be the first success of 2011?

‘Aa Modalaindi’ is raving positive reviews every where and film industry is happy to see a new lady director managing the good show. BV Nandini Reddy, Nani and Nitya Menon worked hard on this project and result is obviously seen on the screen. After disappointing Sankranthi releases made on high budgets failing to create any mark, it is ‘ala modalaindi’ which breezed the new air.   Especially in A class centers, a sure shot hit is expected for the movie while publicity which has been on the very low side needs to be picked up in order to increase the reach of this cool love story. So, we may need to wait for one or two more weeks to know how ‘ala modalaindi’ will start the winning streak for 2011.

Ala Modalaindi Review: Truly a Romantic Comedy!

Ala Modalaindi’, true to its title, begins the career of director Nandini Reddy who should have debuted as a director atleast few years ago. Never late for a good start they say, and she brings trusted friend and bankable actor Nani in her debut feature. What’s it about: Gautam (Nani) is on his way to Bangalore when he is kidnapped by an overconfident rogue (Ashish Vidyarthi). Wielding a gun on Gautam, the kidnapper asks him to entertain with a song, or a story. Obviously Gautam accepts the last one and narrates his story which goes as follows: At a marriage, Gautam meets Nitya, a girl who has had one too many drinks. They both are still nursing their heartbreaks – Gautam over the bride (Kriti Karbanda), and Nitya over the groom. They bond over shopping, career choices and almost everything in their lives. Just when Gautam is about to express his love, the girl’s fiancée comes into the picture. Dejected Gautam stops communicating with Nitya, but unbeknownst to him Nitya had broken up with her fiancée, much to her mom’s annoyance. They meet again, and it doesn’t take too much to get the sparks going on in their life. Problem is Gautam now has a girl friend, Dr. Kavya (Sneha Ullal). This time it Nitya turn to feel dejected as she leaves him, and agrees to a marriage of her mom’s choice. It doesn’t take too much time for us to realize that Kavya doesn’t remain Gautam’s girlfriend for long as he rushes get back to her – but he is now kidnapped. With Gautam kidnapped, and Nitya getting married soon, things take an unexpected turn – they all end up becoming extremely hilarious to an expected climax. What is Good: Right from its start Ala Modalaindi is a true blue romantic comedy and remains so till the end. You hardly worry about the graphics or background music or cinematography – it is just too much fun to think about all these! For a change we have comedy that isn’t too cinematic, but purely situational. Nani is as usual good in the role of a boy next door who directs crime based reality shows! Nitya Menon is a revelation – the ease with which she essays her role is amazing. It seems after doing complex roles in Malayalam films, the role of an ultra modern girl was just a cakewalk for her. To know that she dubbed for the movie and sang three songs is worthy of an applause! The chemistry between Nani and Nitya is subtle, sweet and it gives the movie some of its best moments. Most love stories bank heavily on its character artists and everyone in the movie give good performances irrespective of their lengths. The role of Gautam’s mother is a character that is etched with lots of love around it, and Rohini does complete justice to it. Ashish Vidyarthi, though he could be over the top sometimes, fits the character of an arrogant kidnapper very well. What is bad: The movie does have its dull moments, especially in the initial stages of both halves, when you will hope the story moves a touch faster. Also most love stories, especially in Telugu, can be very predictable. Showcasing ‘lack of communication’ between modern lead pair sometimes gets too cinematic. However director Nandini Reddy manages to come out these problems with some well staged and naturally performed comedy scenes. Technical Departments: : The narrative style with which the debutante director brings the love story is quite novel. Infact it is this narrative style that keeps the audience seated till the end, though we all know how almost all love stories end. Dialogues are peppy, and the movie banks heavily on well scripted conversations. Arjun Jena’s Cinematogrpahy, and Kalyani Malik’s background music are never intrusive, but are spot on. When a director commands the staging, editors have their jobs easy, and that could be the case here for Ala Modalaindi. Except for Sneha Ullal’s ‘oomphy’ number, all songskeep the entertainment factor up! Most of the movie has been shot in ‘real’ locations, and they look as chick as the movie itself. Final Point: For Tollywood Ala Modalaindi is nothing less than what When 'Harry Met Sally' is for Hollywood. It has spirited conversations, humane misunderstandings, cinematic drama and a chunk of comedy that makes you laugh out loud. Just don’t miss it! You will be surprised.

Buzz: Hero Nani's Gay Act

Till recently, the noted actor Nani was making news for oozing saliva on his leading lady Nitya Menon and also on Sneha Ullal while doing a special song in his upcoming movie ‘Alaa Modalaindhi’. Now, it is heard that he has taken an extra step and has come up with a gay act as well.

Well, all this is happening in the same film 'Alaa Modalayindi' and before you get panicked, the fact is that this is just for one scene where Nani pretends as a gay. Just like the way it has been in Bollywood even our Tollywood folks have begun to include these ‘Gay’ concepts.

Recently, we saw Brahmaji and Ali in ‘Mirapakaya’. Though all this is done in light humor, the presence of such scenes has been on the rise. For now, all eyes are on Nani and how he has enacted this particular scene. Given his rugged looks, this might come across as a bit of surprise.

Set worth 2 Crores for Eega!

Successful director Rajamouli’s experimental film Eega was launched a month ago, amidst of several bigwigs. As earlier informed, Eega is socio-fantasy comedy entertainer which moves around a housefly and the film is blend with live action as well as animation.

The latest news is a set worth 2 Crores is being erected for the film and most part of the film is said to be shot in this lavishly designed set. While Nani and Samantha will be seen in the lead roles, Kannada actor Sudeep is playing the negative lead role. Sai Korrapati is producing the film under Suresh Productions. M.M.Keeravani is rendering the tunes for the film.

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‘Eega’ Movie Launch Gallery

‘Eega’ launched grandly!

As informed earlier, Rajamouli’s next film ‘Eega’ was launched grandly today at Ramanaidu Studios amidst of several bigwigs of T-town. The first shot of the movie was filmed on Nani, Samantha, and Sudeep together. Director, V.V.Vinayak has clapped the board for the first shot of the film and director K.Raghavender Rao switched on the camera.

Eega casts Nani as protagonist and Sudeep as antagonist. The film will be packed with extra-ordinary visual effects as per Rajamouli. Eega is being produced by Sai Korrapati under the banner Suresh Productions. The film has music by Keeravani, cinematography by Jamie, editing by Kotagiri Venkateshwara Rao and visual effects director Kamal Kannan is also roped in for the film.