Spielberg, ADAG tie-up soon
DreamWorks SKG, the film studio of Steven Spielberg and David Geffen, and Reliance ADAG are engaged to hectic discussions for a giant movie venture, reports say. As part of the deal, Reliance is likely to contribute its share of $500-$600 million in equity into the venture. If this were to materialize, it could make the entry of India into the Hollywood club. The reports appearing in the Wall Street Journal said that the capital provided by Reliance would help DreamWorks to part ways from Viacom Inc's Paramount Pictures soon. It is further reported that this venture would result in the making of six films a year. However, there is no any official word from the Reliance so far.
Roja's name missing in CBN list?
Former heroine and TDP mahila leader Roja is a worried lot and her supporters opine that the hard working cadres were denied due recognition. This remarks come in the wake of the absence of Roja's name in the preliminary list of contestants named by party president Chandrababu Naidu. But for the two assembly constituencies – Chandragiri and Nagari – the list is said to be ready. In the last elections, Roja was defeated by senior congress horse and local strong man (current minister) Changa Reddy. The actress is said to have taken this development to her heart. In the recent months, she took an active part in the campaign against belt-shops all over the state. The coming months would project a clear picture about Roja's further move. Local observation at Nagari is that it would be tough for Roja to compete a stalwart like Changa Reddy there.
Chiru's road show from coastal AP
The road shows of Praja Rajyam Party president Chiranjeevi is likely to start in the first week of October from the coastal areas. It also comes as his first leg of political tour in the coastal corridor. The party circles are making no stone unturned to get the maximum mileage out of the tours. Already the actor-turned politician attracted the media by making a flash visit to Siricella in Karimnagar district, making hours of interaction with the weavers population. Most importantly, the Praja Rajyam Party could garner the Rayalaseema flavor to it with the very launch of the party at Tirupati.
SPR film with Srinivasa Reddy
The SPR entertainment of Nookarapu Suryaprakash Rao is set to ground his latest film in the direction of Srinvasa Reddy. Earlier, Reddy made his second coming with SPR's film Adirindayya Chandram and found him on the success track. Yamagola Malli Modalaindhi brought him even more recognition. Currently, he is doing Srikanth-Meera Jasmine combine film A Aa E Ee. This SPR venture will commence immediately after Srikanth's film. Executive producer Koonireddy Srinvas said that a wonderful script is getting ready for a big budget film, which will go to floors in November end or early December. Further details of cast and crew would be announced soon.
