Telugu film industry’s most prominent actor Brahmanandham is a versatile comedy actor much equivalently as Vadivelu’s status over herein Kollywood. The actor’s remuneration is much same as the mainstream actors as he gets paid Rs.3Lakhs as his daily payment.

The latest reports have now stated that Brahmanandham has been offered Rs.80Lakhs for the film ‘Namo Venkatesha’. The film features chocolate boy Venkatesh and Trisha in lead roles. According to the closer sources, they’ve revealed that Trisha had earlier hiked her payment for Rs.1Crore, but lately reduced it to 60-70Lakhs. Eventually, calls on airs are that Brahmanandham has been paid more than actress Trisha.

Brahmanandham has a wide range of fans following him not alone in Tollywood, but also in Tamil Nadu as he turned spotlights on him with his extraordinary performance in ‘Mozhi’ and ‘Saroja’.

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The next big release anticipated in Tollywood is the Nagarjuna starrer King. Launched on April 7 2008, the movie will be passed by Censor Board any time now and is planned for release on December 18th. King is the latest in a string of single-syllable grandiose titles for Nagarjuna’s recent films (Mass, Don, Super, Boss) which will all be outshone by the predictive sounding King.

Conceptualized by Srinu Vaitla with the sole idea of pleasing all of Nagarjuna’s fans, writers Kona Venkat and Gopi worked hard on King’s script which is in tune with Nagarjuna’s image. Srinu Vaitla, with his brilliant eye for commercial cinematic aspects, gave the movie its dramatic and mass appeal.

With Srinu Vaitla as director and Shiva Prasad Reddy as producer (Kamakshi Movies banner), the movie will be released to high expectations as Vaitla’s last two films, Dhee and Dubai Seenu were hits. (But Don, Nagarjuna’s previous release, didn’t set the box-office on fire.)

The USP of King is that Srinu Vaitla and Trisha have teamed up with Nag for the first time. What are the components of this USP? First we have Nag’s great popularity. Next, pretty Trisha has the distinction of being the reigning heroine in both Tamil and Telugu films. Finally, director Srinu Vaitla is one of the brightest young directors who can mix a good story with mass appeal to bring out a popular hit that even critics love. And let’s not forget ravishing sizzling Mamta Mohandas (of Homam fame) who is sure to add zing to King with her mesmerizing performance!

With quick-tongued comedian Brahmanandam in the movie (in the role of a music director and Sri Hari in a key role, King is all set to light up the marquees for the New Year. Why a December release? All of Nagarjuna’s year-end releases – Manmadhudu, Mass and Don – have been runaway hits. In a superstition-ridden film industry like Tollywood, that is reason enough for a December release.

Devi Sri Prasad’s superbly lilting melodies for King are doing well on the music charts. Though King’s audio was launched with much fanfare, it was Nag’s son, Naga Chaitanya who stole the show. Nagarjuna planned the launch of his film’s audio on his son’s birthday to formally introduce Naga Chaitanya to the media and the public.

After their purchase of Venkatesh’s Chintakayala Ravi’s overseas distribution rights, FICUS has bought the overseas distribution and DVD rights for King. “A complete entertainer!” says the King team, so watch it to decide if it’s the Don of movies or the King of hits.

The actress says she is addicted to books. When asked what she does to spend time she insists she would laze around at home with some good coffee and a good book to read. The actress says she was always good at school and that is where she got the hang of books.

She says if time and circumstances permit she would like to write a book also. Trisha says the liking for books was inculcated in her by her father who is a voracious reader. She intends to do a travelogue one day on the discovery channel visiting exotic places and having the choicest places to dine and stay.

Trisha is inspired by the book ‘Secret’ which talks about leading a happy and content life and at the same time being successful and getting what one desires.

The petite beauty Trisha is on cloud nine after winning the Nandi Award for her best performance and is currently busy with the shooting of her film ‘King’.

This is said to be a crucial one for her since the fight for the number one position has long been on between her and the slender beauty Ileana in the Telugu circuit. So sources close to Trisha say that if she can pull off a major success with ‘King’ then her position as the number one would be cemented for a while till Ileana comes across with her line of movies.

For now, the fear of Nayanthara is not around since the hot Malayalee beauty has been busy with her films in Tamil. King is now slated for release on December 18th and Trisha’s pairing with Nagarjuna, looks like a double treat for this pretty girl.

Archana a.k.a Veda’s Nude MMS taking rounds

Telugu Cine Actress Veda’s alleged nude scenes are in private circulation as per the talk. She has not yet come on record to deny they are not hers. It is believed, the boy who was on her bed, clandestinely recorded it through cell phone camera.

Though she is good looking and talented, she couldn’t surge ahead as fast as her counterparts.

Veda changed her name thrice hoping a swift in her fortune. She was introduced to the screen as Veda. Then she added a suffix to reveal her community and became Veda Sastry. Now she wants to on the top alphabetically and changed her name to Archana.

Is the circulation of these nude scenes to boost up her image too? Trisha too gained reputation after ‘bath room’ scenes those were believed to be hers were circulated.

The shooting of Nagarjuna’s King is going great guns in Hyderabad. This is the first time Trisha is acting with Nag. Directed by Srinu Vaitla, the movie has been scripted with the Yuvasamrat in mind.

The shooting is going on so briskly that the entire unit will be hard at work on Monday, Diwali day, in Bangalore, while the rest of South Indian filmdom will be feasting on sweets and bursting firecrackers to their hearts’ content.

Trisha, whose Tamil release Abhiyum Naanum from Prakashraj’s production house Duet Movies is almost ready for release, is also busy with Sarvam directed by Vishnuvardhan, and Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikalam by Gautham Menon. Her recent portfolio of movies has undergone quite a change from the usual masala entertainers; she has started to choose movies that are as much entertainer as food for thought. Her roles in these movies have a realistic touch and are rooted in everyday life, according to Trisha.

On her experience with Abhiyum Naanum, Trisha said, “A different film, it talks about the bond between father and daughter. I have worked with Prakashraj in several movies and we share a good rapport on screen. Radha Mohan’s endeavour is an engrossing tale, far away from commercial cinema.”

On her other films, she says, “Vishnuvardhan and his team of sophisticated technicians are working round-the-clock for Sarvam. Working in Chennaiyil Oru Maazhaikalam under Goutham is a great learning experience.”

But any questions on her role in Kamal Haasan’s Marmayogi, brings no responses except to say that it isn’t appropriate for her to talk about it.

Item bomb Mumait Khan’s career is really going great guns. She has risen to a leading actress from a mere vamp in no time, thanks to her popularity in youth and mass audiences. Icing on the cake is that sexy Mumait has now bagged a meaty role in Kamal Haasan’s ambitious project – Marmayogi.

She is latest one to join the female brigade of the film which already has Trisha in the lead role, Shriya as second female lead and Hema Malini in another negative character. Shobana is also being considered for another role. With Mumait stepping in, the female cast has further strengthened to five.

Apart from these, our Telugu hero Venkatesh is also playing a very crucial role in it

South India’s highest paid actress Nayanthara filed a police complaint alleging that her rivals are circulating a fake MMS clip reportedly showing her in a compromising pose with Tamil actor Simbu, sources said.

“This is the work of rivals, jealous of my fame and bankability on the eve of the August release of ‘Kuselan’ and ‘Sathyam,’ both big budget ventures,” the actress was quoted as saying.

Nayanthara was rumoured to be romantically linked with Shimbu but now maintains that she has a “friendly relationship” with him, sources close to the actress said.

According to sources, the allegedly morphed MMS clip took its origin in Tiruchirappalli, and has been widely circulated since then.

Earlier, actresses Trisha, Jyothika and Namitha have been victims of such fake MMS clips, according to industry sources.

No arrests have been made so far, police sources added.