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Kajal to be roped for another biggie..

Jiiva is getting ready to start work on his project with Ravi K Chandran, who will be directing for the first time.

This flick titled Yaan is still to get a suitable heroine. There were reports of talks with leading Bollywood heroines but looks like Yaan would land in the laps of Kajal Aggarwal.

Kajal is among the topmost heroines in the South with films with all the happening heroes.

Talks are still on between the production side of Yaan and Kajal's team, and we can expect a confirmation soon. Ravi would do a narration of the script to Kajal in the first week of September once she is back from her shoots abroad.

Watch this space for an official confirmation on this.

RGV ropes in Abhishek Bachchan for his next ..

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma and actor Abhishek Bachchan, who worked together in Naach, Sarkar and Sarkar Raj, will join hands again for the remake of the Telugu film Businessman.

Jagannath has also written and directed the original movie, which starred Mahesh Babu and Kajal Agarwal in the lead roles.

Varma is currently working on Department where southern star Rana Daggubati will be seen as a grungy policeman - a role that was earlier reserved for Abhishek Bachchan.

"Finally it's confirmed...me and Puri Jagannath together are making the remake of the blockbuster Telugu hit Businessman with Abhishek Bachchan," Varma tweeted.

Kajal says 'NO' to Bollywood

Kajal Aggarwal it seems has decided to focus on her Southern language films now we hear.

The actress was offered a new Hindi film by Maneesh Sharma, the director of Ladies vs Ricky Bahl but the actress turned him down as she is busy in Tamil and Telugu films and is working with some of the biggest names in the business.

The actress earlier received some bad press where she was criticized for not being grateful to the Southern Film fraternity for giving her a break in her career and bringing her fame and fortune by calling herself a Bollywood actress and not a South Indian one.

Kajal made a strong return by signing Maatran with Suriya and Thuppaki with Vijay and also delivering a super hit in Telugu with Business man with Mahesh Babu.

Kajal Aggarwal mulling over Thuppaki

While on one hand the girls from south are craving to go and settle in Bollywood, this beautiful babe from North is thinking the other way round.

Yes! Here we are talking about Kajal Aggarwal, the latest sensation of Telugu and Tamil film industry.

Kajal Aggarwal, who recently tasted success through ‘Businessman’ pairing opposite India’s 5th Most Desirable Man in 2012, Mahesh Babu, feels happy and is more satisfied down South when compared to Bollywood.

Despite making a wonderful debut through the super hit film ‘Singam’ costarring Ajay Devgan in Bollywood, Kajal was mulling over Murugadoss’s film with Tamil superstar Vijay and decided to call off the offer from Yashraj Films to be directed by Manish Sharma costarring Shahid Kapoor.

Kajal's close associates revealed that she had taken this decision because she is more interested to do films in South than in Bollywood.

Kajal feels blessed

Kajal Agarwal is happy that lady luck is smiling on her.

Though the actress was caught in several controversies recently, there is no dearth of projects for her. Kajal will be seen in Matraan, which has Suriya in the lead and directed by KV Anand. Further, the actress also bagged Thuppaki in which she plays Vijay’s love-interest.

All this has Kajal happy and she is reported to be thanking her lucky stars for having her paired up with the leading actors in Kollywood.

It is worth mentioning here that Kajal’s latest Telugu release, The Businessman, with Mahesh Babu in the lead, was also a huge success.

Its Kajal Aggarwal all the way ..

After the success of Businessman, starring Mahesh Babu and Kajal Aggarwal, Puri Jagannadh is getting ready to direct his next film roping Pawan Kalyan to play the lead role with leading lady's role going to Kajal Aggarwal again.

Businessman interestingly was Kajal Aggarwal's first working experience with director Puri Jagannadh and the director offering her his next proves how comfy the director is with the actor.

Kajal is now very busy with movies like Maatraan with Suriya, Thuppakki with Vijay and now Puri Jagannadh's next opposite Power Star Pawan Kalyan. Seems like somebody is on a spree.

Pawan is currently busy with Gabbar Singh, the Hindi remake of Dabangg with Shruti Haasan as his lead girl. The Power Star will move to the sets of the Puri Jagannadh’s film after wrapping Gabbar Singh up.

The Businessman in Suriya/Karthi's court ..

Mahesh Babu’s The Businessman is all set for Pongal release and the distribution and remake rights have been bought by Gnanavel Raja of Studio Green.

The film is directed by Puri Jagannath and it has Kajal Agarwal playing the lead lady.

It may be noted that Studio Green is the production house owned by a close relative of actors Suriya and Karthi and with the remake rights in place we can see either of them to star in remake of The Businessman.

Is Mahesh Babu copying Dhanush?

Businessman, is an upcoming film directed by Puri Jagannath with Prince Mahesh Babu and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead.

Businessman is one of the highly anticipated films to release early in 2012 after Mahesh's Dookudu that created collection records across the globe.

The music for Businessman is composed by Thaman who has been rocking down South with hits like Dookudu and Osthe still reigning the charts.

The title track will have Mahesh Babu and Puri Jagannath lending their voices and a promo video has been planned featuring them and Thaman as well to be shot in a studio in a casual setting rather reminiscent of Kolaveri di, which is currently the rage across the globe.

The comparison was inevitable and fans voiced the opinion that Mahesh Babu was copying Dhanush.

Thaman has begged the fans not to compare the two tracks as they are entirely different. He said they all think that Kolaveri di is awesome and they have no intention of trying to emulate its feat.

Kajal Aggarwal barely could believe it ..

It can’t get any bigger than this for the Punjabi lass!

Yes, we’re talking about Kajal Aggarwal, who’s got a prize catch —- Ilaya Thalapathy Vijay's next film directed by A.R. Murugadoss.

Though several names including Priyanka Chopra and Priya Anand were tossed around, the opportunity to romance Vijay on-screen has fallen into Kajal’s lap.

Sources say that the leggy lass, who’s on a high after her Bollywood debut hit Singham with Ajay Devgan, was on cloud nine after signing the film on Tuesday with mass hero Vijay.

Kajal Aggarwal is the only lucky girl to sizzle with two K’town biggies simultaneously — Suriya in Maatran and Vijay in this untitled flick. Her Tollywood career is also looking up with two films — one with Mahesh Babu and another with her Magadheera costar Ram Charan Teja.

A source reveals that the movie produced by Vijay’s dad S.A. Chandrashekar, is set in Mumbai and will be shot extensively in the business capital.

Reportedly, the crew will start rolling from December 1 with ace cinematographer Santhosh Sivan handling the camera and Harris Jayaraj composing music for the film.

The Businessman arrives in January

Mahesh Babu, riding high on the success of Dookudu, is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'The Businessman'.

The Businessman directed by Puri Jagannadh has Mahesh Babu and Kajal Agarwal playing the lead roles and is to be released on January 11th, 2012 with the entire crew trying to complete the project as soon as possible.

Interestingly, The Businessman will be released simultaneously in Tamil and Malayalam as well. Yes, the film will be dubbed in both the languages and would hit the screens on the same day because of the immense popularity that the star enjoys in both the states.

Trisha is unhappy ?

Trisha is unhappy over reports that she is to play Tollywood star Mahesh Babu’s sister-in-law in a Telugu film.

In the film industry, it is well known that the sister-in-law and sister roles are considered to be offered to heroines who do not have opportunities.

Trisha says that she is not in such a position as she has several good offers in her kitty at the moment.

The heroine is currently busy with the Tamil film Samaran, in which she is paired opposite Vishal. The actress adds that Samaran has a good role for her and it is equal to that of the lead star Vishal.

Dookudu remake with Salman ..

When Diwali is around the corner it’s obvious to have Bollywood`s big projects waiting to hit the theatres. But one film from the South industry is already creating a buzz in India and abroad. Actor Mahesh Babu`s Telugu film ‘Dookudu’ has already been declared as a smash hit in its first week itself. Apparently looking at its success, the Salman Khan camp is already eyeing the idea of its remake in Hindi soon.

‘Dookudu’ has minted a whooping Rs. 30 crore so far. It has banked a tremendous sum of 82,000 dollars at a multiplex in Virginia, the only film to surpass its collections is Brad Pitt’s ‘Moneyball’.

Kona Venkat, who worked on ‘Ready’ in Telugu and Hindi, and is also associated with Anees Bazmee`s ‘No Entry’ sequel and Sohail Khan`s ‘Sher Khan’, confirms the same.

"Sreenu, the director of Dookudu who earlier directed ‘Ready’ in Telugu, is keen to remake Dookudu in Hindi with Salmanbhai. In fact, the lead character`s heroism suits Salman bhai perfectly. We won`t need to make alterations for the Hindi version," he said.

He added that their entire team was aware that the ‘Dabangg’ star would do the remake.

"Even Mahesh Babu said that Salman bhai would be the best actor for the Hindi version," he further revealed.

Though the Telugu version of ‘Dookudu’ cost filmmakers a total of 35 crores to make, the estimated budget for the hindi version of the film with the ‘Bodyguard’ star has been pegged at 60 crores.

However the problem is that the lead protagonist in the Telugu film is a cop and Salman is not keen on another cop role at the moment.

"Salman bhai isn`t keen on another policeman role before the Dabangg sequel," explained Venkat.

He said he is waiting for the actor, currently in Mumbai, to take a call after watching ‘Dookudu’. He further states that if the producer and director decide to wait till ‘Dabangg 2’ is ready, then there should be no reason for Salman to decline the movie.

Ever since Mahesh Babu`s film released, Bollywood producers and actors are vying for the remake rights, which is believed to be over Rs 3 crore. But till Salman makes up his mind, everything on the remake has been put on hold.

The Top spot

The actor made her Telugu debut with Gautham Menon’s hit bilingual, Ye Maya Chesave, post which she has been doing a lot of glamorous roles.

Dookudu hit the screens last Friday, had a bumper initial. Samantha stresses that her role is very important in the film, unlike other superstar flicks.

Samantha is eyeing the top spot in Telugu industry with Dookudu as the likes of Anushka and Ileana seem to be a step below at the moment, though Kajal Aggarwal, who has the all-time blockbuster Magadheera to her credit, seems to be a bit ahead in the race.

Samantha is hoping that Dookudu will keep up its initial momentum and turn out to be a mega hit, which would propel her to the top heroine status in Kollywood.

Samantha also has an interesting line-up of films, including a trilingual directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon titled Nithya in Telugu, alongside Nani. In the Tamil version, she is paired with Jiiva.

Dookudu - The Biggest Hit

The most popular movies at the multiplex this past weekend included some familiar titles: "The Lion King," "Moneyball," "Drive" and "Dookudu: Daring & Dashing."

"Dookudu," an Indian cinema that blends action, comedy, romance and dance sequences, scored three of the seven most lucrative engagements around the United States.

At a multiplex in Fairfax County, VA - the movie took in a whopping $82,000 over the weekend.

Already a hit in India, the film pairs the very popular Mahesh Babu with the gorgeous Samantha in true Indian cinema fashion at a lightning quick 3 hours and 10 minutes.

So what made "Dookudu" so popular?

"Obviously, the most important is the star of the film, Mahesh Babu; then the film is directed by Srinu Vytla, who has earned a name for making mass entertainers Ready, King etc.. The presence of popular comedians Brahmanandam and M.S. Narayana in the film is also an asset, and ‘Dookudu’ has a beautiful heroine Samantha Ruth Prabhu, sharing screen space with Mahesh for the first time."

Dookudu with Ajith

The latest on Ajith's next is that he has given bulk dates to producer A M Rathnam and his Sri Surya Movies.

So after wrapping up Billa 2, Ajith shall soon begin work on a film for Sri Surya Movies of A M Rathnam.

It was earlier reported that director Vishnuvardhan who directed Billa would be a part of this project but it has now been confirmed to be a Tamil remake of 'Dookudu' - A Mahesh Babu starrer with Samantha in the lead directed by Srinu Vytla.

Jeyam Raja who recently wrapped Velayudham with Vijay, Genelia and Hansika for a Diwali release has now been roped for this remake and the project is expected to go on the floor soon once Ajith wrapps shooting for Billa 2.

Daring & Dashing

The shooting of Mahesh Babu’s ‘Dhookudu’ is presently progressing in Hyderabad with some action scenes that would come before the interval being shot at the Chiran Fort.

Mahesh Babu’s character traits in the film is doing and getting what he wants and at the same time very easy going nature. Hence the tagline for the film is ‘Daring and Dashing’.

With Samantha cast opposite Mahesh, Sreenu Vytla is directing 'Dhookudu' under the banned 14 Reels Entertainment with SS Thaman scoring the music for the film.

Bachchans impressed with Puri

Hits and flops are a part of an one's career. Putting the debacle of Nenu Naa Rakshasi quickly behind him, Director Puri Jagannath plunged into making his debut film in Hindi 'Bbuddah..Hoga Terra Baap' with Amitabh Bachchan and a group of Telugu actors.

Amitabh Bachchan, who was heard to be very impressed with Puri's working strategy has expressed his desire to work with him again for a home production with Abhishek in the lead.

"The director who was always inclined to work with Abhishek for a very long time readily accepted the offer, reports the source.

In all probability, this combination could go on floors some time next year and the director who is scheduled to direct Mahesh Babu for 'The Businessman' has already zeroed in on the project's Hindi version with Abhishek Bachchan.

Alaipayuthey again . .

The news about Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ shelved has disappointed the fans of Vijay and Mahesh Babu. However, Mani Ratnam’s team members are reportedly happy that he didn’t involve in the project that is profitably not viable.

The latest we hear from the closer sources is Mani Ratnam is glimpsing through three different scripts that he had crafted before the completion of ‘Raavanan’. It looks like his next preference is a breezy rom-com starring newcomers in lead roles. The inside reports mention that audition for new faces is going on at initial levels. However, the technical team will have P.C. Sriram and A.R. Rahman, who are considered as the lucky factors of Mani Ratnam’s films.

Priyanka for Prince Mahesh : Mani Ratnam

Mani Ratnam intends to make Ponniyin Selvan in three languages – Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Since this film requires a huge star cast, Mani is planning to cast at least one popular face from each film industry, sources report. While for the Tamil version it will be Vijay, for Telugu it is Mahesh Babu.

Having offered the two important male lead roles to the most popular stars in the Tamil and Telugu film industry, sources say that the director feels that Priyanka Chopra would be the apt choice to appease the Bollywood audiences. She will play Mahesh Babu’s on screen pair in this film while Anushka will be Vijay’s.

Post Nadunisi Naigal . .

Post Nadunisi Naigal and its mixed reviews, ace director Gautham Vasudev Menon has come up with another bilingual project and this time he'd direct the Young and Energetic hero Ram Pothineni with Samantha leading opposite him.

This venture is to be produced by Bellamkonda Suresh and would be presented by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore under their production banner Sri Sai Ganesh Productions Pvt. Ltd. The Tamil version of the same would be produced under Gowtham's "Photon Kathaas" banner with the same actors in the lead.

The producer Bellamkonda Suresh says, "Gautham Menon has come up with a wonderful concept that was both interesting and thrilling at the same time. Actor Ram immediately gave his nod on hearing the script. This would be a prestigious project for our banner with AR Rahman's musical score as an asset to the film. We have already recorded two songs. However, the regular shooting of the film will begin only in June as Ram and Samantha are equally busy with their shootings of their own projects Kandireega and Dhookudu respectively."

Dhookudu is Prince Mahesh's upcoming film with Samantha and Kandireega is Ram's ongoing project with Hansika Motwani. While these two are by itself are the most anticipated films, the project thats yet to be launched officially is hot news in the industry.

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