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Watch New Trailer of Jennifer Aniston’s ‘The Switch’

2010-03-25T21:29:00.000-07:00

Miramax has released a trailer for the new rom-com ‘The Switch’ their last film before shutting down. The film stars Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Patrick Wilson, Jeff Goldblum, Juliette Lewis and others.

Watch Trailer of ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ Starring Julia Roberts

2010-03-25T21:28:00.000-07:00

Sony Pictures has released the first trailer of ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ starring Julia Roberts and James Franco, Javier Bardem, Billy Crudup, Richard Jenkins and Viola Davis among others.

‘Twilight’ Star Robert Pattinson Wants to Play ‘James Bond 007’

2010-03-25T21:25:00.000-07:00

Although just a few films old ‘Twilight’ star British actor Robert Pattinson says "he would love to" play James Bond in the future. The British heart-throb said this at the sidelines of the UK premiere..........

John Abraham, Arjun Rampal and Freida Pinto in Gangster Film

2010-03-11T20:18:00.000-08:00

It may be casting coup of sorts. But if its true than for the first time Bollywood heartthrobs like John Abraham, Arjun Rampal will be seen in a Hollywood gangster flick ‘American Empire’. That’s not all they will sharing screen space with India born Hollywood actress Freida Pinto,

Freida Pinto is Favorite for New Bond Girl Role!!!

2010-03-11T20:16:00.000-08:00

‘India born Hollywood actress Freida Pinto is the favorite to be the next James Bond heroine opposite the current James Bond British actor Daniel Craig in the yet untitled Bond 23 film. According to reports the ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ star has 11/ 10 in odds by popular bookmakers, Paddy Power.

Robert Pattinson Eager for ‘The Twilight Saga-Breaking Dawn’

2010-02-17T04:00:00.001-08:00

Hollywods latest hunk Robert Pattinson is eager to start work on ‘The Twilight Saga- Breaking Dawn’, the 4th and last installment of 'Twilight' film franchise. According to reports, Robert Pattinson wants to start work for the last ‘Twilight’ movie..........

Aamir Khan Resigns from Copyright Act Panel After Backlash

2010-02-17T03:57:00.001-08:00

Yesterday tfc18.com reported of the altercation between Bollywood actor-producer-director Aamir Khan and legendary script writer-poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar over the contribution of writers and lyricists to film song.

Aamir Khan Resigns from Copyright Act Panel After Backlash

2010-02-17T03:57:00.000-08:00

Kareena Kapoor is Super Busy in 2010

2010-02-17T03:56:00.000-08:00

Eventhough reports of secret marriage between Kareena Kapoor and her beau ‘chote nawab’ Saif Ali Khan are rife, but the actress who says ‘She will marry only after 5 years..........

Aamir Khan Accused of ‘Interference’ by Javed Akhtar

2010-02-17T03:55:00.000-08:00

Aamir Khan, one of the greatest actors in Bollywood has been accused by legendary Bollywood lyricist and script writer Javed Akhtar of ‘interference’. According to reports, Javed Akhtar had a heated altercation with Aamir Khan............................

Naseeruddin Shah and Manisha Koirala in Bhansalis’ Next

2010-02-17T03:54:00.000-08:00

One of the best actors in Bollywood, Naseeruddin Shah has teamed up with ace director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Manisha Koirala for ‘My Friend Pinto’. It may be known that Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who has directed epic films like ‘Black’, ‘Khamoshi’, and ‘Devdas’ always wanted to work with Naseeruddin Shah...................

‘Sy Atta’ Ready For Release

2010-02-12T01:52:00.000-08:00

The women oriented movie ‘Sy Atta’ that stars Charmi, Ajay in pivotal roles has almost completed its shooting, apart from one song and is getting ready for its release.

Remake of ‘3 Idiots’ in Telugu

2010-02-12T01:51:00.000-08:00

‘3 Idiots’ the biggest film in Bollywood that starred Amir Khan, RMadhavan and Sharman Joshi in the main roles is getting ready for the remade in Telugu.

Srikanth’s 2 New Movies ‘Ranga’ & ‘Sevakudu’ Going on Floors

2010-02-12T01:50:00.000-08:00

Tollywood hero Srikanth’s new movie ‘Ranga’ to be directed by G V Sudhakar Naidu is getting ready to go on floors soon. ‘Ranga’ which has a tag line of ‘The Donga’ is Srikanth’s first movie after the hit ‘Mahatma’. In ‘Mahatma’ Srikanth played a character that motivates himself from a street rowdy on Gandhian path.........................

Ram Gopal Verma ‘s New Film ‘Aavaham’ Releasing on 9th April, 2010

2010-02-12T01:49:00.002-08:00

Bollywood’s renowned producer-director Ram Gopal Verma is making a horror movie ‘Aavaham’, which is sequel of ‘Raksha’ (‘Phoonk’ in Hindi). Kannada actor Sudeep is again playing the hero in this film.

Nagarjuna’s New film ‘Kedi’ Releasing Today

2010-02-12T01:49:00.001-08:00

Nagarjuna’s much awaited film ‘Kedi’ releasing on 12th February, 2010 mahaShivaRatri. Kamakshi Kala Movies is producing a film starring Akkineni Nagarjuna and Mamtha Mohandas playing important roles. The film titled as ‘Kedi’ is being directed by debutant director Kiran Kumar.

Dasari Narayana Rao’s ‘Young India’ to Release Soon

2010-02-12T01:48:00.001-08:00

Dasari Narayana Rao’s new film titled ‘Young India’ is going on the floors. Produced by Ramakrishna Prasad and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, his wife Smt. Dasari Padma is presenting a movie under the banner of Siri Media Pvt. Ltd.

Allari Naresh and Gajala Back with 'Rambabu Gadi Pellam'

2010-02-12T01:47:00.000-08:00

After the movie ‘Thotti Ganga’, once again Allari Naresh and Gajala will be seen together in a new film. The comedy film titled 'Rambabu Gadi Pellam' also stars Sonali Joshi as the other heroine.

http://tfc18.com/tollywood-news/2666-charmi.html

2010-02-10T04:05:00.002-08:00

The women oriented movie ‘Sy Atta’ that stars Charmi, Ajay in pivotal roles has almost completed its shooting, apart from one song and is getting ready for its release. This movie to be presented under Kanipakam Creations and Frames Entertainment banners is being directed by K R K Pavan, and produced by Nalluri Rajashekar and Rajashekar..............

http://tfc18.com/tollywood-news/2665-shivaji.html

2010-02-10T04:05:00.001-08:00

Sivaji starrer ‘Aakasa Ramanna’ is finally set to release on the 19th March, 2010. The film stars Naresh, Rajiv Kanakla, Meera Jasmine and Gauri Pandit, who will be seen in interesting roles. The film is being directed by debutant director Ashok and produced by Manyam Ramesh............

http://tfc18.com/tollywood-news/2664-jagapathibabu.html

2010-02-10T04:04:00.000-08:00

Jagapati Babu’s new film ‘Sadhyam’ co-starring Priyamani and Keerthi Chawala is releasing on 19th Feb. This film ‘Sadhyam’ is being produced under the banner of Kumar Brothers. This film is being directed by Karthikeya Gopala Krishna ....................

http://tfc18.com/tollywood-news/2663-yemayachesave.html

2010-02-10T04:03:00.000-08:00

The audio release function of 'Ye Maya Chesave' that stars Naga Chaitanya and newcomer Samantha in the lead roles was held recently in Hyderabad. The film directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon of 'Gharshana' fame has music by A R Rahman. Tollywood superstars Krishna daughter Indira is producing the film under the banner of Indira Productions alongside Sanjay Swaroop............

http://tfc18.com/hollywood-news/news-622.html

2010-02-10T04:02:00.000-08:00

Hollywood’s superstar couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt fondly called ‘Brangelina’ who are parents of 6 children together have started proceedings against News Group Newspapers Limited after the ‘News of the World’ printed ‘breakup’ rumors about the Hollywood couple................

http://tfc18.com/hollywood-news/news-621.html

2010-02-10T04:01:00.002-08:00

Dr. Conrad Murray, the physician who is in the docks for the death of ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson, was today charged with involuntary manslaughter. It may be known that the ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson died suddenly last year aged 50 at his Los Angeles home on June 25, 2009, just days before commencing his ‘This Is It’ comeback and farewell tour. At that time Dr. Conrad Murray was accused of wrongful administration of medicine..................

http://tfc18.com/hollywood-news/news-620.html

2010-02-10T04:01:00.001-08:00

tfc18.com had previously reported that Hollywood film ‘Valentine's Day’ which is set to release on Valentines Day weekend, that falls on 14th February 2010, will have the biggest ensemble star-cast ever. tfc18.com had reported that the film all set to release on February 12, 2010 will include Hollywood stars like 2 Jessicas (Beil and Alba), 2 Roberts (Julia and Emma), 2 Taylors (Swift and Lautner), as well as other Hollywood stars such as Bradley Cooper, Jamie Foxx, Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Garner, Patrick Dempsey, Shirley MacLaine, Hector Elizondo, Eric Dane, Queen Latifah, Topher Grace, Carter Jenkins, George Lopez, Ashton Kutcher, and Jonathan Morgan Heit.........................

http://tfc18.com/hollywood-news/news-619.html

2010-02-10T04:00:00.001-08:00

Hollywood director James Cameron, director of ‘Avatar’, the biggest hit movie ever with a box-office collection of US$2.2 billion is getting ready to make sequels of ‘Avatar’. James Cameron who received the Lucky Brand Modern Master Award, previously won big ticket Hollywood directors and actors like Clint Eastwood, Peter Jackson, George Clooney and Will Smith said that work on sequel to ‘Avatar’ which has already earned US$2.210 billion worldwide....................

http://tfc18.com/hollywood-news/news-618.html

2010-02-10T03:59:00.000-08:00

With the ‘Valentines Day’ just a week away on 14th February 2010, romance is in the air. As such everything romantic from movies, to plays and destinations are in demand. Cashing in on the 14th February 2010 fever, ‘Dear John’ a new romantic drama starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried has managed to dislodge ‘Avatar’ as the No.1 movie in the USA.

http://tfc18.com/hollywood-news/news-617.html

2010-02-10T03:58:00.004-08:00

Hollywood’s most known ‘single’ Jennifer Aniston, will usher in her 41st birthday that falls on 11th February 2010 with her 'The Bounty Hunter' co-star Gerard ‘Leonidas’ Butler. According to reports 'The Bounty Hunter' co-stars were seen sun bathing by the pool in Pamilla Resort of the Los Cabos city of Mexico.

http://tfc18.com/bollywood-news/700-striker.html

2010-02-10T03:58:00.003-08:00

Sometime back tfc18.com had reported that Bollywood film ‘Striker’ starring Siddharth, Pamdapriya and Nicolette Bird among others will premiere on YouTube.com on the same day as its release, ie February 5th when it will be released in theaters.

http://tfc18.com/bollywood-news/699-amitabhbachchan.html

2010-02-10T03:58:00.001-08:00

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan is all set to act in a Malayalam movie. According to reports the former NSG commando turned film director Major Ravi has approached Amitabh Bachchan, fondly called ‘Big B’ to appear in his next film titled ‘Kandahar’, a film about plane hijacking that will also star veteran Malayalam actor Mohanlal.

http://tfc18.com/bollywood-news/698-amitabhbachchan.html

2010-02-10T03:57:00.000-08:00

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan who is visiting Kochi, Kerala yesterday unveiled a project founded by Oscar Award winner Resul Pookutty to provide medical assistance to poor patients. Resul Pookutty who gained fame for his sound mixing in multiple Oscar winning film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ (2008) established a non-profit welfare organization named 'Jeevarogya Medical Welfare' to help poor patients receive quicker and better medical treatment.

http://tfc18.com/bollywood-news/697-hrithikrohan.html

2010-02-10T03:56:00.000-08:00

Bollywood’s first major export to the west, the internationally-renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur who has made Bollywood films like ‘Masoom’ (1983), ‘Mr. India’ (1987) and ‘Bandit Queen’ (1994)

http://tfc18.com/bollywood-news/696-mallikasherawat.html

2010-02-10T03:55:00.000-08:00

Bollywood bombshell Mallika Sherawat who is doing a Hollywood film ‘Hisss’, has bagged herself another Hollywood project. While in ‘Hisss’ she is acting opposite Irrfan Khan of ‘Namesake’ (2006) fame; in 'Love, Barack’ she will appear opposite ‘Avatar’ star Laz Alonso.

http://tfc18.com/bollywood-news/695-kites.html

2010-02-10T03:54:00.000-08:00

After the leak of Sudhir Mishra directed ‘Tera Kya Hoga Johnny’ online, Bollywood is again facing a problem of piracy, this time its’ ‘Kites’. It may be known that the promo clip of Hrithik Roshan, Barbara Mori starrer ‘Kites’, which was supposed to be released during interval of the upcoming Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol film ‘My Name is Khan’, which in itself will be releasing on 12th February , 2010

http://tfc18.com/tollywood-news/2656-purijagannath.html

2010-02-04T22:01:00.000-08:00

The shooting of ace Tollywood director Puri Jagannath’s new movie titled ‘Golimar’ which was taking place in some areas of Kukatpally Housing Board Colony (KPHB) township, Hyderabad has been stopped temporarily after the shooting was disrupted by slogan shouting of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) activists on Monday.

http://tfc18.com/tollywood-news/2657-siddharth.html

2010-02-04T22:00:00.000-08:00

Siddharth’s new film ‘Bava’ getting ready for shooting .ML Kumar Chowdary is producing this film under the banner of Sri Keerthi Combines and the film is being directed by Rambabu(debutant).........

http://tfc18.com/hollywood-news/news-588.html

2010-02-04T21:59:00.002-08:00

The 2009 Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directorial Achievement Awards and Guild's 2010 Career Achievement Awards were announced on 31st January. The 62nd Annual DGA Awards Dinner saw Kathryn Bigelow win the DGA's Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for ‘The Hurt Locker’. She is the first female to win the award in the last 62 years since the awards were started.............................

http://tfc18.com/hollywood-news/news-589.html

2010-02-04T21:59:00.001-08:00

Kathryn Bigelow, the director of ‘Hurt Locker’ won the Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film at the Directors Guild of America Awards held on 30th January at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles. Kathryn Bigelow is the first female director to win an award at the Directors Guild of America Awards in its 62 years history...................

http://tfc18.com/hollywood-news/news-590.html

2010-02-04T21:58:00.000-08:00

http://tfc18.com/hollywood-news/news-591main.html

2010-02-04T21:57:00.000-08:00

It's now 2010, lots of movies are releasing in 2010. Tfc18.com has already published list of most awaited movies in 2010. But there are several movies people may have missed in 2009......................

http://tfc18.com/hollywood-news/news-607.html

2010-02-04T21:56:00.002-08:00

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Tuesday 2nd February, 2010 announced the nominees for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards (Oscar)........................

http://tfc18.com/hollywood-news/news-609.html

2010-02-04T21:56:00.001-08:00

Double Grammy Award winner, AR Rahman is again on the world stage. After losing out on the race for a potential 3rd Oscar with nomination for Best Song from his first Hollywood project ‘Couples Retreat’, the ‘Mozart of Madras’ is all set to join voices with some of the biggest names in the music industry like Celine Dion, Lionel Richie, Barbara Streisand, Beyonce Knowles, Taylor Swift, and Kanye West to re-record Michael Jackson's epoc making peace anthem................

http://tfc18.com/tollywood-news/2652-arrahman.html

2010-02-04T21:51:00.000-08:00

As expected AR Rahman won 2 Grammy Awards at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles for his work in the 2008 released multiple Oscar-winning Hollywood film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. AR Rahman fondly called ‘The Mozart of Madras’ won Grammy Awards........................................

http://tfc18.com/hollywood-news/news-609.html

2010-02-04T21:49:00.000-08:00

http://tfc18.com/hollywood-news/news-610.html

2010-02-04T21:37:00.001-08:00

Can 45 year old Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock win an Oscar for Best Actress this time? Sandra Bullock has finally managed to score over her long time rival and fellow actress Hollywood actress Julia Roberts with her film ‘The Blind Side’ produced by Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove of Alcon Entertainment and distributed by Warner Bros.

http://tfc18.com/hollywood-news/news-611.html

2010-02-04T21:36:00.000-08:00

Walt Disney Pictures is getting ready to release a sequel to 'Enchanted' (2007) tentatively titled 'Enchanted 2' by 2011. According to reports, 'Enchanted 2' will be helmed by Anne Fletcher who has previously directed rom-coms films like ‘The Proposal’ and ‘27 Dresses’. The film to be produced by Barry Josephson and Barry Sonnenfeld and will have script written by written by Jessie Nelson who has written scripts for films like ‘I Am Sam’, ‘Because I Said So’, and ‘Fred Claus’.............................

http://tfc18.com/hollywood-news/news-612.html

2010-02-04T21:35:00.000-08:00

Although the James Cameron directed epic film 'Avatar' bagged 9 Oscars nominations at the 82nd Academy Awards, the producer of the film Jon Landau's is unhappy.........................

Nenu Devudni Movie Review, Nenu Devundni Cinema Review

2009-02-06T22:30:00.000-08:00

Film: Nenu Devudni
Rating: 1/5
Banner: Vasan Visuals
Cast: Arya, Pooja, Umashankar, Kannan, Simgampuli, Thamizhmani, Rajendran, Bharati and others
Music: Ilayaraja
Art: Krishna Murthy
Cinematography: Arthur Wilson
Story, Screenplay, Director: Bala
Producer: K S Srinivasan
Released on: 06/02/2009

Ever since 'Arundhati' became a success, the concept of Aghora Sadhus became a major sensation and with the film 'Nenu Devudni' revolving a lot on the same and also the Naga Sadhus the expectations were high. So how true is this Aghora sadhu equivalent to God, let us go inside and see…

Story:
Set on the banks of river Ganga in north Kasi, the abode of the many Aghora Sadhus lives one who goes by the name of Kaala Bhairavudu (Arya) and his life takes a turn when his father and sister come to seek him after a marathon fourteen years. They manage to speak to the guru of Bhairava and take him to their village but then this Aghora Sadhu is aloof from his family and emotional bonds. In the end, the family members give him up and Bhairava starts staying with a group of local saints and other physically handicapped people near the temple. They have their own story as they are led by a cruel and heartless man Thandav (Thamizhmani) and are forced to beg near the temple in various get ups. One among them is the blind girl (Pooja) who is a good singer but she is also forced to beg. A twist of fate occurs and the blind girl seeks the asylum of Bhairava. Though he is not responsive to her pleas of help, he manages to save her from few bad guys. Thandav decides to take vengeance on Bhairava. What happens from there forms the rest of the story.

Performance:
Arya has come out with complete dedication and though his role was not etched well, his efforts are worth it. Equally competent is Pooja who is in a totally deglamorised state and things get worse for her in the second half, she has come up with commendable efforts.

The others comprised of a group of physically challenged individuals and also few real life Aghora Sadhus who did their bit to suit the scenes.

The director has come out with an absolutely nothing tale and it was expected that the narrative was way below minimum pass mark.

The presentation however needs some mention since the music was decent, the camera captured the locales well.

Editing was totally out of order, the dialogues were tasteless and confusing, script was completely numb, and screenplay was average and had nothing catchy.

The other departments need no mention here.

Directorial Drawbacks:
1. Lead role Arya, being aghora, appears in black-black dress and black shoes in many scenes.
2. Lead role is shown as a drug addict and maniac killer than an aghora
3. Placing subtitles all of a sudden by muting the sound in some scenes is disgusting

Analysis:
The movie is a disgusting treat with nauseate screenplay, nasty make up, rugged characters and on a whole a disgraceful presentation. That would have been stood unique had there is some content in narration. But that's pale, insipid, stupid, purposeless and moreover insane and ghastly. Bala disappointed entire off-beat film lovers and also the film freaks those wish to watch something different. The beginning is promising but the conclusion is highly repulsive.

"Death is a punishment for the bad and the same is a boon even for the good those are in pain"!!! That's the senseless essence of the movie all over.

The lead character, the so-called 'aghora' implements that pseudo law on society by killing both bad and also innocents those are feeling pain. The sub title beneath the title reads 'Aham Brahmasmi'. But the audience after coming out from theatre feels 'Aham Bhasmosmi'. The title 'Musti Lokam' or 'Musti Prapancham' would aptly suit the content shown in this film. 'Nenu Devudni' is wrongly titled. There is no god-concept, no divinity, no supernatural and no line to learn or edify.

Firstly, the director needs to be given the sole blame for making a mess out of the movie, given the fact that it has taken three years one fails to understand what exactly has he been doing all this while. It was neither a feature on the lives of Aghora Sadhus, it did not have a message to the audience, it did not focus on a remedy to the problems faced by all those deformed unfortunate people so what exactly is the point in giving the title that the self is equivalent to god. It was nothing but a fare of showing some of the most shocking faces of human life and the focus was more on the beggars and their daily lives than anything else. Agreed that he was trying to bring the issue to the audience but if just by showing a bunch of crippled people the job can be done then they must realize that by no means was this effective. The ideology of life and death mentioned here is surely sending a wrong message to the audience.

The film deserves the one mark only due to the sheer efforts of the lead pair and their commitment levels and partly due to the technical values. Otherwise, it is absolute trash!! Keep away from this film to keep brains in right condition.

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Nayantara banned from Kollywood

2009-02-06T22:27:00.000-08:00

Nayantara landed in troubles as Tamil Film Industry banned her, following the written complaint given by the producer cum director Linguswamy.

In his written complaint submitted to the council of Tamil producers, he stated that Nayantara signed up his film ‘Paiyya’ for Rs. 1 crore in July, 2008. But, he tried to reduce her remuneration as she faced a sequence of flops. But, the heroine did not accept it and hence, cancelled her agreement to work for the movie. Later, the producer decided to make the movie with Tamanna. However, the actress did not return the remuneration aready given to her despite continuous requests made by the producer. Hence, the producer approached the council of producers.

On the complaint given by the producer, the Tamil Films Producers Council has banned Nayatara and also requested the Telugu Films Producers Council to ban the heroine. At present, the actress is busy with the shooting of NTR Jr ’s movie under the direction of VV Vinayak.

PRP Files Petition with E C I on Common Symbol Issue

2009-02-06T22:25:00.000-08:00

The entire cadre of PRP is tense as the Election Commission of India (ECI) refused to allot a common symbol to its party candidates as it is not a recognized political party. Earlier, PRP requested ECI to allot a common symbol to all its candidates.

In case a common symbol is not allotted, the party candidates have to contest the elections on different symbols and it may result in a greater confusion. Currently, the party is consulting the legal experts on the issue.

Talking to the media persons in Nizamabad where he is currently participating in his political campaign, Chiranjeevi said ‘we will challenge the EC decision in the High Court to get a common symbol’.

Ramcharan Teja’s song to release on 10th February

2009-02-06T22:23:00.000-08:00

While his father and uncles are busy with the political canvassing, Ram Charan Tej is busy with his latest upcoming movie ‘Maga Dheerudu’ under the direction of Rajamouli. However, he wants to do his bit of contribution towards his father’s party. Recently, Ram Charan Teja has sung a song for the campaign of ‘Prajarajyam Party’.

Upcoming young lyricist Ananth Sreeram had written the song while Mani Sharma composed the music. The fans of Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan are eager to listen to the song as soon as possible. The song is set to release on 10th February.

The song continues for four minutes. PRP official sources confirmed the news. His song is likely to boost up the spirits of his party cadre. However, Ramcharan Tej may not participate in the direct political campaign.

Konchem Istam Konchem Kastam Telugu Movie Review

2009-02-06T22:06:00.000-08:00

Film	Konchem Istam Konchem Kastam
Banner	Lakshmi Narasimha Productions
Genre	Romance and Family Drama
Release Date	5th February, 2009
Cast	Siddharth, Tamanna, Prakash Raj, Ramya Krishna, Nassar, Brahmanandam, Venu Madhav and others.
Camera	Vijay C.Chakravarthy
Music	Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Back Ground Music	Mani Sharma
Editing	Srikar Prasad
Screenplay	Vikram Siri - Deepak Raj
Dialouges	Abburi Ravi
Lyrics	Sirivennela, Chandrabose, Ramajogayya Sastri
Story - Direction	Kishore Kumar Parthasani
Producer	Nallamalupu Srinivas (Bujji)

Plot:The movie is a youthful love story, mixed with family sentiment and melodrama.The hero's efforts to unite his parents in order to win his love form the basic theme of the movie. The flick also portrays the hurdlres that the hero faces to unite his parents, who are living away from each other.

Overall synopsis:

Siddharth (Siddharth) is a happy going guy and falls in love with Geeta (Tamanna), a village girl who comes to Hyderabad for her further studies and starts staying with her uncle.

The parents of Siddharth separate in his childhood and he stays with his mother. When Geeta’s father comes to know about the love affair of his daughter, he asks Siddharth to unite his parents in order to marry his daughter. Watch the movie to know rest of the movie.

Performances:

Siddharth’s performance is youthful and emotional. Prakash Raj, Nassar and Ramya Krishna performed well. However, Tamanna has to improve her performance. Brahmanandam and Venu Madhav entertained the audience with their performance.

Technical Departments:

The story has contained all the required ingredients like love, comedy, sentiment, and melodrama. The first half is just like a feel good and youthful love story. During the second half, the movie takes the turn of family oriented movie with full of sentiment and melodrama. The movie runs with a slow narration and is prolonged in some areas. Story, screenplay and dialogues are reasonably good. The second half is directed well while handling emotional scenes but, romance scenes are not up to the mark.

Shankar Ehsaan Loy scored excellent music. Songs are picturized well. Sirivennela and Chandrabose had written good lyrics. Vijay C. Chakravarthy’s cinematography is excellent. Srikar Prasad’s editing is good.

Over All:

The movie has some similarities with Siddhartha’s block buster movie Bommarillu. The movie entertains the family audience as well as the youth but, slow narration irks the audience a little.

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