Allu Arjun: 'Mass film' has had a meaning change

It has been the long-held belief that the director will have done his job if he satisfied the fans of his superstar-actor. In fact, it was the opinion of many that Businessman and Racha were films made for the fans of its heroes. It is another matter that Paruchuri Gopalakrishna later lambasted this view, saying that fans alone cannot ensure hits.

Rebel is a revenge story like Kanchana : Lawrence

Kanchana was a hit as much because of the element of spirit as due to the evergreen element of revenge in the story. The film is the best of Lawrence Raghava's work so far. Not surprising that he wants to make Muni-3, and believes that like James Bond series, he can make even ten parts of it.

Sudigadu creates waves in US

Allari Naresh's biggest theatrical release ever, Sudigadu has collected a record USD 100,000 in the first three days. The movie has been playing in 30 centres, which is mammoth for a non-superstar actor like Naresh.

Rajamouli's Naan Ee triumphs in Tamil Nadu

There is little doubt that Naan Ee (the Tamil cousin of Eega) is the most popular film made by a Telugu director in TN. At a time when even big actors find it difficult to survive a good run in theatres, Tamil - Telugu bilingual Naan Ee has completed 50 successful days in the box office today.

Sudeep's Kannada hit to release in Telugu

Kiccha Huccha (Kannada) starred Sudeep and Ramya in the lead roles. Directed by Gurudutt, the film was a big hit in Kannada. Cashing in on Sudeep's new-found popularity in Telugu after the success of Eega, producer Arigella Sambayya of Matha Media is releasing the film in Telugu.