Chiranjeevi makes political debut in August
The political scene in Andhra Pradesh is set to / change dramatically with Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi planning to launch his political party in August, a close aide said
here Saturday.The actor's brother-in-law and filmmaker Allu Arvind told newsmen here that Chiranjeevi is likely to launch his party Aug 22, his birthday.Arvind made the statement during a rally by Chiranjeevi National Trade Union Congress (CNTUC), a trade union in the actor's name. The rally was organised to appeal to the actor to join politics.When the rally reached Geeta Arts office in up market Jubilee Hills, Allu Arvind came out to make the statement.'Responding to appeals from different sections of the community, I am sure, he will definitely enter politics. He has taken a firm and clear decision and he will personally make an announcement,' he said.This is the clearest ever statement from Arvind, a close confidante of Chiranjeevi, since speculations on the actor's plunge into politics began a few months ago.'Some people are asking why he is taking such a long time. Politics is too big an issue and he is taking a reasonable time. He doesn't take hasty decisions. He thinks and takes a correct decision,' said Arvind.'We thank you. It is not just the trade union but the students, women, IT professional, lawyers and doctors all want him to come to politics,' he said.Sources close to the actor said the party would be called Labour Party and its symbol would be a train.'We are at a railway platform. We are waiting for a train that will take us to the right destination,' Arvind had said in January.'When will your train arrive,' a scribe had asked Chiranjeevi Thursday after he cast his vote in the by-elections. 'Allu Arvind is taking care of the train issue. Address your queries to him,' the actor had replied.It was in November last year that one of his close aides claimed that he had decided to launch a party. The speculations led to his fans holding meetings in different parts of the state to urge him to make an early announcement.Chiranjeevi, however, came out with a statement a few days later appealing to his fans to remain patient till he made an announcement. Continuing the suspense, the actor had said in January that he needed more time to take a decision.People are drawing a parallel with thespian N.T. Rama Rao's political entry in 1982. He had come to power within nine months of launching Telugu Desam Party (TDP).Chiru, as Chiranjeevi is popularly known, has dominated the Telugu film industry for over two decades. One of the highest paid actors in India, Chiru has massive fan following across the state.
'Adhinayakudu' megastar's 149th film
Chiranjeevi has indeed taken a long break, after the release of Shankar Dada Zindabad, for his next film. Several reasons, including personal problems, Ram Charan Teja's launch as hero and rumours about his political ambitions have contributed to the long delay.
With 148 films under his belt, Adhinayakudu (the working title of the movie) would be his 149th film. So the responsibility of scripting a good story for the film was handed over to Paruchuri Brothers. Keeping in mind Chiranjeevi's political aspirations, the duo prepared four different scripts and one of them was okayed? by Chiranjeevi. Paruchuri brothers reportedly left for Bangkok accompanied by director N Shankar to give the final touches to the script.
Though V. V. Vinayak, Krishnavamsi and Gunasekhar were all considered to direct Chirajeevi's 149th movie, the opportunity landed in N Shankar's eager hands. He has directed films like Encounter, Sriramulaiah and Jayam Manadera. The shooting of the film is likely to begin during May and is set to be completed by December before the forthcoming general elections. Ashwini Dutt, Allu Aravind, K Raghavendra Rao are jointly producing the movie
The political scene in Andhra Pradesh is set to / change dramatically with Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi planning to launch his political party in August, a close aide said
here Saturday.The actor's brother-in-law and filmmaker Allu Arvind told newsmen here that Chiranjeevi is likely to launch his party Aug 22, his birthday.Arvind made the statement during a rally by Chiranjeevi National Trade Union Congress (CNTUC), a trade union in the actor's name. The rally was organised to appeal to the actor to join politics.When the rally reached Geeta Arts office in up market Jubilee Hills, Allu Arvind came out to make the statement.'Responding to appeals from different sections of the community, I am sure, he will definitely enter politics. He has taken a firm and clear decision and he will personally make an announcement,' he said.This is the clearest ever statement from Arvind, a close confidante of Chiranjeevi, since speculations on the actor's plunge into politics began a few months ago.'Some people are asking why he is taking such a long time. Politics is too big an issue and he is taking a reasonable time. He doesn't take hasty decisions. He thinks and takes a correct decision,' said Arvind.'We thank you. It is not just the trade union but the students, women, IT professional, lawyers and doctors all want him to come to politics,' he said.Sources close to the actor said the party would be called Labour Party and its symbol would be a train.'We are at a railway platform. We are waiting for a train that will take us to the right destination,' Arvind had said in January.'When will your train arrive,' a scribe had asked Chiranjeevi Thursday after he cast his vote in the by-elections. 'Allu Arvind is taking care of the train issue. Address your queries to him,' the actor had replied.It was in November last year that one of his close aides claimed that he had decided to launch a party. The speculations led to his fans holding meetings in different parts of the state to urge him to make an early announcement.Chiranjeevi, however, came out with a statement a few days later appealing to his fans to remain patient till he made an announcement. Continuing the suspense, the actor had said in January that he needed more time to take a decision.People are drawing a parallel with thespian N.T. Rama Rao's political entry in 1982. He had come to power within nine months of launching Telugu Desam Party (TDP).Chiru, as Chiranjeevi is popularly known, has dominated the Telugu film industry for over two decades. One of the highest paid actors in India, Chiru has massive fan following across the state.'Adhinayakudu' megastar's 149th film
Chiranjeevi has indeed taken a long break, after the release of Shankar Dada Zindabad, for his next film. Several reasons, including personal problems, Ram Charan Teja's launch as hero and rumours about his political ambitions have contributed to the long delay.
With 148 films under his belt, Adhinayakudu (the working title of the movie) would be his 149th film. So the responsibility of scripting a good story for the film was handed over to Paruchuri Brothers. Keeping in mind Chiranjeevi's political aspirations, the duo prepared four different scripts and one of them was okayed? by Chiranjeevi. Paruchuri brothers reportedly left for Bangkok accompanied by director N Shankar to give the final touches to the script.
Though V. V. Vinayak, Krishnavamsi and Gunasekhar were all considered to direct Chirajeevi's 149th movie, the opportunity landed in N Shankar's eager hands. He has directed films like Encounter, Sriramulaiah and Jayam Manadera. The shooting of the film is likely to begin during May and is set to be completed by December before the forthcoming general elections. Ashwini Dutt, Allu Aravind, K Raghavendra Rao are jointly producing the movie
Mahesh: Film budget 40 crores 
Mahesh Babu has agreed to act in a film to be produced by Soundarya, Superstar Rajnikanth's daughter, in association with Warner Brothers with a budget of 40 crores. The film will be made simultaneously in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi. Puri Jagannath will direct this film. This will make it the costliest film that Mahesh Babu has acted in so far.
Suriya and Mahesh Babu together?
The hottest topic circulating in Film Nagar now is about a multi-starrer film to be directed by VV Vinayak and produced by YS Jagan, CM YS Rajashekar Reddy's son.Work on the film will commence in early 2009. Mahesh Babu and Suriya have already given their consent. The as-yet untitled film is already attracting a lot of media attention. Y. S. Jagan wants to make a big impression with his maiden film in Tollywood.
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