PVC to be shorter

Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Paramaveera Chakra' which released on Wednesday evoked mixed response at the box office. This patriotic film which also happens to be Dasari Narayana Rao's 150th directorial venture is too lengthy in the second half. Even Balakrishna's fans have conveyed their displeasure at the length of this film which is affecting the film.

Laxmi Manchu to do a Rakesh Roshan film?

Laxmi Manchu whose looks in 'Anaganaga Oo Dheerudu' got rave reviews and appreciation from critics and industry personalities is on a move. Sources say Laxmi is keen on acting in a Hindi film and might make a Bollywood debut this year. If sources are to be believed, Rakesh Roshan is keen on casting Laxmi in Krish-3 starring Hrithik in the lead.

Balayya's 11-1-2011 sentiment

Nandamuri Balakrishna's fascination for good omen, good days and auspicious colours is well known in Tollywood. He can't tolerate his visitors wearing black colour and other inauspicious colours on particular days. He also chooses to listen to movie scripts at good muhurtham.

Mahesh Babu, Genelia most wanted

Times had conducted a poll to determine the most desirable man and woman in the film industry last year. Though several Bollywood artistes were chosen by the people, the poll gave a surprise by putting Maheshbabu in the 12th place among the list of film stars.

Rana’s film release pushed till March

Daggubati Rana, who made his debut with ‘Leader’ is presently busy working for a film in the direction of Puri Jagannath with the title ‘Nenu Naa Rakshasi’. Ileana is playing the female lead of the movie.