Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Telugu cinema producer MS Raju son Sumanth Ashwin new movie is Tunega Tunega. Sumanth Ashwin will make his debut in Telugu movies with Tunega Tunega and this movie will be directed by MS Raju and produced by Manthena Ramji.
Tunega Tunega Telugu movie shooting is almost 50% done and the unit will be gearing for next schedule shortly. Devi Sri Prasad is scoring the music for this Tunega Tunega Telugu movie. MS Raju, who earlier directed Vaana movie, is again holding the megaphone for this movie. While Vaana did not do well, we need to find out how thid Tunega Tunega movie fares at the box office. MS Raju, thrugh this Tunega Tungea movie, is introducing rwo new heroines to Telugu cinema industry.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Famous producer M. S. Raju, who in the past have made hit movies like "Manasantha Nuvve, Okkadu, Varsham, Pournami, Aata" on Sumanth Arts banner, has a long cherished wish to make his son Sumanth Ashwin a film hero. For this he himself got a story ready and approached directors Teja, Hari, Thulasiram, Kodi Ramakrishna and V N Adithya. But, Raju changed them one after one, even before starting of the movie. Though it is said that, he is thinking of directing the movie himself, Filmnagar grapevine says that "Tholiprema" director Karukaran is being approached to direct the movie. Cine pundits are not able to understand, whether something is wrong with the directors or the producer itself. They are of the opinion that Raju should get away to some place foe atleast six months and take rest. Then only he will be sane enough to take right decision at the right time. Albeit, Teluguone wishes for success to Raju's endeavours and his son becomes a popular hero.
Saturday, February 07, 2009
MS Raju, well known as a Maha Sankranthi Raju in the film industry is said to be a happy man these days as his latest movie MASAKA has earned some money for him at the box office. In a recent press meet he disclosed that the movie was a super hit and has collected more than 30 crores.
But these all stories are an eye wash to the audiences and the real truth is that MASAKA is battling at the box office to reach a 50 day mark. Actor Ram is not a big hero and it is a fact that his recent movies were hits at the box office due to the story, music, screenplay and new way of presentation. Though the young girls fall for him, he lacks the luster of a celebrity. Due to highly inflammable action script, the movie is said to be disliked by most of the youngsters who want different movies with novel concepts.
It is rumored that MS Raju has a debt of Rs 55 crores which he incurred for investing on his big budget movies. It is true that MS Raju never compromises with the budget and provides whatever his directors say. For this reason due to his past releases like AATA, Vaana and so on, it is said that the heavy built man has incurred losses of Rs 75 crores, out of which he succeeded in paying back 20 crores.
But still he needs more money to clear his debts. Unable to bear the pressure from his money lenders, he attempted suicide in his house on Wednesday and this news is disclosed by his house mates. But there is a controversy that some mild poison was mixed in his drink which he consumed and fell sick. It is gossiped that it was not a suicide attempt, but was a murder attempt.
This matter was kept under wraps till yesterday evening, but could not hold on long from spreading to media.
What do you say Mr. Raju regarding this rumor? It seems that all those who are named as Raju’s have a dosha this year. Previous it was Ramalinga Raju and now it is MS Raju.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
ust few days before the release of his latest flick, Maska, producer M S Raju looks real confident on his film. He seems very happy with the final product and for the first time he screens all the songs on avid studio for Web Journalists at Ramanaidu Studios on Friday (Jan 9, 2009). Later he talks about the movie and much more in a lengthy chitchat.
A very special Pongal
This is very special Sankranthi in my career. My career is at stake on Maska. Such situation is not new to me. I underwent such crises earlier too when Devi was releasing, I was at zero. Before Satruvu, all things went topsy-turvy. But my passion towards the films and commitment to deliver quality movies made me bounce back. With Maska, I am sure that my banner would reclaim the lost glory.
Maska has commercial punch
The constant question that is being asked these days is why did I choose a ‘mass entertainer’ for Maska. But this is not the first time that I made films that have ‘mass appeal’. Even Varsham and Okkadu had that same commercial punch even though they were sensible and superb scripts. Like wise, Maska has the ingredients that appeals to the larger audiences.
Sankranthi Bonanza
Although Maska doesn’t fall in any particular genre, it is a pucca commercial movie. In one word, it is a Pongal Bonanza for the audiences who seek good entertainment at festival time. That doesn’t mean that it has unusual script but some of the scenes that we conceived are never seen on Telugu screen. It brings novelty. I am very satisfied with the final output. We took lot of care and time for postproduction too. I could have released it on 9th, I waited to be it perfect. When you see the movie on the screen the first impression that comes across would be that the filmmakers tried hard to entertain you. That was the precise intention.
You see Maska in everyday life..
Every needs to do ‘maska’ in life. In fact, even in the cordial gesture like na’maska’ram, you find maska in it.
Ram has in it to be superstar
Regarding casting, first and foremost I must talk about our hero Ram and his energy level. I believe he will be one of the superstars in the future in our Telugu filmdom. His commitment to give best work, his dance movements and his energy levels astounded me. He is best thing that happened to Tollywood in the recent times.
After watching Satruvu, Ramanaidu said that it was the best performance in Venky’s career. After that he did great movies, though. Mansantha Nuvve was the best film in Uday Kiran’s career. Okkadu was the biggest hit in Mahesh Babu’s career at that time. For Prabhas, Varsham is highest grocer in his career even today (with adjusted inflation). I am sure Maska will remain one of the biggest hit in his career in future too.
Beautiful damsels
Hansika is really looking beautiful in the movie. She is gorgeous and her chemistry with Ram is impressive. I was criticized for the selection of Sheela for another female lead. She was selected after much thinking because the character requires a girl who can perform as well as look glam. Both of them have done really well.
Cold Water Hot Water
If you ask why I selected B Gopal for this particular project, I can’t explain it in words. Why I chose 18 year old by Devi Sri Prasad as music director for Devi? What made me to give break to V N Aditya with Manasantha Nuvve? B.Gopal delivered biggest blockbusters in the past but he is down. But he’s experience and his command over direction has helped the movie a lot. He is cool guy. I am very temperamental. Our combination is like mix of Cold Water and Hot Water.
Sunil is strength
Sunil has acted in all of our productions after he entered into the film industry. He once again has done a very important role as hero’s friend in Maska. He might be doing ‘joker’ roles but he is intelligent in real life. His valuable suggestions helped me a lot.
No song okayed in three months
Music is the major strength to the movie. In the first three months, both music director Chakri and I sat for several times but no song was Okayed. At one time he was really dejected. One day, he requested me to finalize at least one song so that his confidence would rise. Not that he had given bad songs in those sittings but I wanted best and beat oriented music. Such intensive work was done for music too. Chakri has given wonderful re-recording too.
Reason for releasing it own..
Suresh Babu has been a good friend to me for the last 23 years. He supported me all through. When I showed Manasantha Nuvve to him, he said only one thin ,”hold it on, Raju. Release it on yourself, don’t sell it.” Uday Kiran gave big hit with Nuvvu Nuvvu and our banner value made buyers flocking to bag Manasantha Nuvve. Yet, on the advice of Suresh Babu, I released it on my own. It made history. When I shown Maska, he said the same. That is the reason why I am releasing it on own.
Expecting new records
We are hoping that the movie creates new records. Releasing in almost with 300 Prints. 90 prints catered for Nizam. Even in districts like Krishna, we are releasing it with about 18.
Vaana disappointed me
In the recent times, I was disappointed with Vaana and Pournami. Aata was moderate success. We made money on it. But Vaana completely washed out.
New projects..
Will tell after the release of Maska.
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