Baladur Review

Cast: Ravi Teja, Anushka, Krishna, Chandramohan, Sunil, LB Sriram, Pradeep Rawat, Subbaraju, Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao, Ahuti Prasad, Sivaprasad, Sameer, Raja Ravindra, Suman Shetty, Mallikarjuna Rao, Raviprakash, Gundu Hanumanta Rao, Kadambari Kiran, Tirupati Prakash, Sumitra, Bhargavi and others

Credits: Story – Lakshmi Bhoopal, Dialogues – Paruchuri Brothers, Music – KM Radhakrishnan, Camera – B Balamurugan, Editing – Marthand K Venkatesh, Presents – Dr D Ramanaidu, Producer – D Suresh Babu, Screenplay and direction – Udayshankar.

STORY:
Ramakrishna (Krishna) and Purushottam (Chandramohan) are brothers. Purushottam's wife dies when Chanti (Raviteja) is a child. He decides to devote his time to serve his brother and Ramakrishna too takes care of Chanti. Ramakrishna pampers Chanti every time, while Purushottam keeps chiding him. Chanti too moves irresponsibly without doing any constructive work. Ramakrishna and Purushottam run a real estate business in the name of RK Builders. Pasupathy (Pradeep Rawat), who gets humiliated in the hands of Ramakrishna in their village, bores grudge against him but could not do anything. One day, Ramakrishna and his family goes to their native village and Pasupathy's brother challenges Ramakrishna and Chanti teaches him a lesson. In the same village, Chanti comes across Bhanumati (Anushka) who loses her heart to Chanti. Later, Ramakrishna buys a vast land and plans to construct a colony for his employees and also for the middle class families at a cheaper rate. This causes heartburn to Pasupathy. At this juncture, Ramakrishna's second daughter-in-law faces some problem with Pasupathy's son and Chanti teaches him a lesson. This irks Pasupathy and his brother-in-law attacks Ramakrishna at his house and Chanti, who has high respect towards his paternal uncle thrashes him severely. The same day, Ramakrishna's daughter is supposed to be engaged with a boy and the alliance breaks with the attack and counter-attack at Ramakrishna's house. This forces Purushottam to neck out Chanti. After a few days, Purushottam too dies with heart attack. Later, Pasupathy calls some goons from Bihar to blast one of the buildings under construction and to prevent Ramakrishna's arrest, Chanti admits that he keeps a bomb in the building. Accidentally, Chanti learns that really the building is collapsed due to a blast and Chanti investigates the issue and attacks Pasupathy and the film ends on a happy note with Ramakrishna learning that Chanti is responsible for many good incidents that occurred in his house in the course of time.

REMARKS: The story has nothing novel and it was a rehash of two, three films which already came on the silver screen. As is stated a little earlier, the subject is totally scripted keeping Ravi Teja's body language in view and it is nothing but a tailor-made story for Ravi Teja. Udayshankar who gave a big hit for Suresh Productions banner, has failed to reach those expectations. However, the film would definitely attract the 'B', 'C' centre audiences, as it has interesting fights and Anushka's glamour. The success of the film depends on how the youth and mass audiences attract to the film.

Salute Review

Salute is a Telugu film, starring Vishal, Nayanatara, Upendra and others, directed by Rajashekhar. Produced by Vikram Krishna Reddy, and music composed by Harris Jayaraj.

A truly magical and brave action flick triggers everyone’s imagination and the number of people who fall for its hypnotic appeal is so staggering. Salute, hero Vishal’s latest flick is all action and has cast him as a super-hero. However, in addition to perfectly shaping his role, as a hero who is so clear about his skills and reach, Vishal has also understood the potential of his co-stars and has helped them play to their peak in the film. As a result, Salute shimmers with a versatile energy and skills.

Satyam (Vishal) is the assistant commissioner of police who takes charge in the city police station. Tough and straightforward, he is also a warm and caring son devoted to taking care of his physically-challenged mother. At that time, the department is given directions for some urgent and inevitable shooting encounters. But AC Satyam upsets the police plans and saves those menacing rowdies from the police. When everyone is so piqued by his behaviour, Satyam offers an explanation saying that the keepers of law are not supposed to uphold it. The department is convinced by this striking explanation. Apparently, the Chief Minister is unwell and there is a severe tug-of-war that goes on between the next three officials who are in line for the position. Satyam is called in to handle the sudden unrest in the law and order that arises in the state. Meanwhile, the problem takes a threatening shape when one of the power-hungry minions chooses to appoint his goon to eliminate the rest from the race.

When the goon is all set to kill his prey, a third person substitutes for him and carries out the killings. Both the hired assassin and the minister are hassled about the intervention. Knowing their enemy-trail, they suspect the third surviving minister as the quiet culprit. But soon, he also becomes a prey to the killer’s unfailing target. Sensing trouble, the minister ropes Satyam in for his protection and for the investigation of the murders. Satyam digs through the maze and while getting through his mission to track down his final victim, Satyam meets the killer face-to-face.

An ensuing flashback reveals the background of the killer as well as his connection with the super cop. What is the connection? In what way is he linked to Satyam’s sad past? Does it reveal Satyam’s steep and gruelling climb to the top? Has the meeting revived any old confrontations? Has the rethink brought any sad truths to the surface? Do Satyam’s usual stratagems work in toning down the killer’s angst and goal? Who wins at last, Satyam, the principled cop, the merciless picador or the blood-thirsty bunch who is all set to clamber to the top? Watch the action extravaganza to know!

At the prime of his career, Vishal has indeed entered a challenging domain and his hard work and action spell nothing else but success! Watching him on the move-making those adroit moves and stunning action bits which pack so much perseverance and control or making those fluent knock-outs, cuts and thrusts in the manner and style of a master fighter is to know what real action is all about. Nayantara is one who adds gloss to each and every frame of Salute. But here, as the smart video journalist, Nayan too has a significant role to play. Upendra’s character is one which brings in the surprise element in the story. Watch the movie to know all about it. However, the multitalented actor too has given a sterling performance in Salute.

The cinematography particularly in the Vishal-Nayan hot song sequence as well as all through the action scenes is just amazing. Music, particularly the re-recording bits are wonderful and effective to stir excitement. The sudden twists and sharp and surprising turns happen to be the strength of the movie. Director Rajesekar’s eloquent and thrill-a-minute touches are indeed remarkable.

Honest policeman Satyam’s rise, projected from his humble beginnings has in fact packed so much punch and style that it is impossible to imagine him in just one assigned role. He makes the strong impression of a super-hero cum cop. Salute is indeed a spectacular production from the GK Films Corporation stables. Of course, the movie’s success will be shared equally by each and everyone who have worked with the profound involvement in chiselling the action saga!

Ravi Teja Neninthe Shoot in progress

Shooting of Neninthe, starring Ravi Teja and Siya, is under brisk shoot at Sarathy Studios, Hyderabad. A special set has been erected there for a 15-day schedule. The part includes talkie and some family-oriented scenes on the character artistes and the lead pair. Direction is by Puri Jagannath.

Genelia on demand

With Ready being declared a hit, actress Genelia, it seems, cannot do anything wrong.

With three consecutive hits in a row– Bommarillu, Mr Medhavi and Ready – Genelia is sitting pretty. With such a winning streak behind her, sources in the industry say that her price is definitely going to skyrocket!

However, for now, all eyes are set on the recently released Jane Tu Ya Jane Na which has a gained a hit talk too. With two more of her Hindi films set for release, it's going to be all Bollywood for the actress.

Genelia is slated to play the lead in director Krishna Vamsi's film. Until then Tollywood it looks is destined to be on the back-burner.

Rajnikanths Kathanayakudu music launch in Chennai

Chennai seem to be happening place for music launches these days. After Bujjigadu Made in Chennai and Dasavatharam, another high profile film’s audio is going to be launched in Chennai. The music of Rajnikant’s film Kathanayakudu (Keselan in Tamil) will be launched at Hotel Le Meridian, Chennai on 30 June. This film was announced at a high profile function held at Hotel Novotel in Hyderabad. C Aswini Dutt produces this film and P Vasu directs it

Hare Ram - Music Launched In Hyderabad

Passionate fanfare marked the audio launch of Hare Ram, the latest film of Nandamuri Kalyanram, at Ramanaidu Studios, Hyderabad. Kalyanram also produces the flick on his production house NTR Arts. Nandamuri brothers – Harikrishna, Balakrishna, Mohana Krishna – and younger clan – film hero Kalyanram and NTR – Mohan Babu, Ali, Gowtham Raju, Rajiv Kanakala, Raghu Babu, Mickey J Mayer (music director), Harshavardhan (debut director) and prominent cast and crew graced the occasion.

Rajya Sabha member and actor Harikrishna formally launched the logo of the film – Hare Ram (a small video clip). Balakrishna released the audio cassette and presented the first number to Harikrishna. In turn, Mohan Babu unveiled the audio CD, presenting the album to NTR. Three bit songs were screened to the gathering amidst heavy shouting.

'Battalu Sathi' Mallikarjun passed away

Popular comedian and character actor Mallikarjun Rao died Tuesday. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.

The actor was suffering from leukemia and was admitted to a private hospital Sunday.

Hailing from Visakhapatnam district's Ankapalli town, Rao acted in 375 films over the last 25 years. He was popularly known as 'Battala Satyam' for his role in 'Ladies Tailor'. He bagged Nandi award for best supporting actor for 'Tammudu'.

Mallikarjun was also serving as general secretary of the Movie Artists Association (MAA). His body was kept at MAA office here where eminent personalities from the Telugu film industry paid him rich tributes. The body was later taken to Ankapalli, where the last rites are likely to be performed Wednesday.

Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N. Chandrababu Naidu also condoled the actor's death.