Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
'Pokiri' All India Records
Pre-Pokiri, the title read 'Prince Mahesh Babu'. Post-Pokiri, however, he has a new title to don in the credits (Sainikudu & athidi being the example)-'Superstar Mahesh Babu'.
How one hit or miss takes an actor the heights or down to depths is demonstrated by this. But Pokiri was no ordinary hit, and supporters and well-wishers of this actor have other titles to call and adore him with, 'Nizam Ka Nawab' and 'Bezawada Bebbuli' being two of the most popular ones.
No ordinary hit can be said many times over, and the statistics will prove the point. It grossed a total of 66.5 crores and a share of 48.28 crores according to the grapevine. Incidentally, director Puri Jagannath gave successful movies before this namely Idiot, Badri, Sivamani.
And Mahesh won the Nandi award many times over (Special jury award for the best debut actor-Rajakumarudu(1999), special jury award for best actor-Murari(2001), special jury award for best actor-Takkari Donga(2002), best actor award-Nijam(2003), special jury award for best actor-Arjun(2004) and best actor award-Athadu(2005)), but nothing sky-rocketed their careers like this flick did.It's not only AP where Pokiri created the 'records' that is getting Tollywood hyper. The nation-wide records are creating a furor in the Indian film industry.
It has been labeled the Top 2 grosser in India, coming right after Gadar (starring Punjab da Puttar Sunny Deol). It is the first South movie to enter the awe-inspiring Top 5. In simpler words, these movies have created enough profits to feed the entire nation.Another South movie, Rajnikanth's Chandramukhi entered this coveted list last year, but in a humble Number 10 spot, as opposed to the direct hit at Number 2 by our very own Telugu movie.
Nowadays movies are earning more overseas, especially those with huge star-casts, and Pokiri makers can take a bow-it is the Top 20th grosser in this area. The producers, needless to say, have been laughing all the way to the banks.
BlockbusterThere are some more interesting facts and records courtesy Pokiri. It is South India's highest grosser ever.
It is the first movie to run 50 days in 19 theatres in Hyderabad, and 100 days at 17 theatres. Pokiri hit a remarkable century at 200 centers and 175 days at 63 centers, which is a national record.
Due to the undying public demand and repeat audience that the movie commanded, it is the only movie to be screened for 202 days with 5 shows in a day at Jayasham theatre in Tirupathi.
Money-wise, everyone was left happy, including the theatre owners.
They had little to complain as it is the first movie to gross 1 crore plus in 3 different theatres in Hyderabad
(Sudhershan 35mm-1 crore 61 lakhs,
Mega 70mm-1 crore 14 lakhs,
Vishwanath 70mm and Prasad's multiplex finished at 98 lakhs.
The film collected a gross of Rs. 1,13,98,437, Rs. 96,85,440 and Rs. 40,45,765 at Sharath (Vizag), Alankar (Vijayawada) and Sapthagiri (Vizianagaram) theaters respectively. It also collected a share of Rs. 60 lakhs and Rs. 42,55,701 at Srirama 70mm (Kurnool) and Bhaskar Deluxe (Guntur) theaters
respectively.Interestingly, four movies of Mahesh finished 175 days at Sudershan 35mm theatre in Hyderabad-Murari-175, Okkadu-177, Athadu-177, Pokiri-189 and two of his films finished 175 days at Alankar theater in Vijayawada-Okkadu-175 and Pokiri-197.After 76 Cine-crazy years of Tollywood,
Telugu audiences show that when they like a movie, they really, really like it. After all, 48.28 crores is not a small sum. Tamil and Hindi legends who've given many super successes in their lifetime like Rajnikanth and Amitabh Bachchan acknowledged the successful run that Pokiri had at the BO.In fact,
'Superhit Magazine' even quoted Shah Rukh a.k.a. 'King' Khan, saying "Shahrukh Khan was amazed at Mahesh's box-office stamina in South India and Overseas."
Didn't really expect southie-based competition, did you, SRK? Well, at best Pokiri made the who's who of Indian film land wake up to Telugu cinema.
There might have been good movies, but none that made so much moolah. Money talks, and everyone is all ears.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
My next movie will come in 2009-MAHESH
After long gap, Superstar Mahesh Babu finally comes out and attends a
public function Mahesh Babu,
the brand ambassador for Thumps Up, on Sunday (Apr 27) handed over the bikes to the winners of 'Thumps Up Hunk-A-Day' contest.
He spoke to the media in interactive session.
Excerpts from the quick chitchat..
Tell us about your next movie?
We are beginning from June. Director Trivikram Srinivas has prepared an excellent script.
Is it true that Varudu is the title for it?
It's tentative title. Will let you know complete details in 10 days by then the project will come into full shape.
Heard that you are building up muscles?
No. (Pointing to this reporter) Look at my body and tell me does my body look like that of a bodybuilder?
You are taking long gap for each film!
I am little tired, so I went for six months break. It is my conscious decision to take long gap for this film before
I begin my next film up with renewed zeal. Somewhere along the line, I believe I am becoming monotonous and I have decided to start fresh and look differently.
What is the reason for giving voice-over to the film Jalsa?
Director Trivikram Srinivas asked me to do so and I did it for him. He is my good friend.
Now you have take one step by lending voice to another hero’s film. Can we expect a multi-starrer film with another hero?
Why not? I am open for it. Need a sound script to that happen!
Who is your personal choice of star to act with?
Are they heroines for me to choose them (laughs. I don’t mind acting with any other heroes.
Rumor has it that you are going to canvass for ruling Congress government?
No. I am not interested in politics. I don't even know what is the difference between an MLA and an MP. Probably you just woke up from sleep and this question.
Will your next film release this year?
No, it will only come in 2009.
courtesy : shiva
Friday, April 25, 2008
Maheshbabu’s Future Projects
Mahesh mania seems to be luxuriating even among hot shot directors. Mahesh's new movie with Trivikram is yet to go on the floors and our sources say that the assiduous superstar was approached by S.S Rajamouli and Bhaskar (Bommarillu Fame). Mahesh is said to have met them and is yet to oracle on who�s next after Trivikram.
Friday, April 18, 2008
mahesh says NO to politics
With Chiranjeevi and Nandamuri family are all set to actively involve in the next elections, there is tremendous pressure on ruling Congress party to rope in film stars for the canvassing.
The bigwigs in the Congress party are in favor of using the rising superstar Mahesh Babu's glamour.
Already they are in talks with the star and are pressurizing him to say yes.
Mahesh Babu who is very suave and prefers to lead life privately is not interested in entering into public life.
Nor does he interest in canvassing. According to our sources, Mahesh has informed this to the Congress party.
Moreover, the superstar had bad experiences during the IT raids on him and his family.
courtesy :shiva
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Mahesh will be Brand Ambassador Of Hero Honda
Prince Mahesh Babu is fast emerging as the most bankable star in South India.
Even some big companies are after him to act as brand ambassador for their products.
He recently took over from Chiranjeevi as the brand ambassador for Coco cola for their brand Thums Up.
And he is now doing an ad for Hero Honda. The dashing hero will endorse the bike.
Keeping in mind the huge fan following of Mahesh Babu, the ad would be very peppy and stylish.
The contract with Hero Honda is for a three year period and Mahesh is being paid 8.5 crore for this
mohan babu in varudu ?
Director Trivikram is already on the project to be taken up with Mahesh Babu. The film will go on floors from 24th of this month.
Director Trivikram is roping dialogue King Mohan Babu to play a very special role of Villain in this film.
Mohanbabu ho played special roles in Yamadonga and Bujjigadu, is doing different role in Trivikram‘s film.
Manjula and Singamal Ramesh are making the film on Kanakarathna Movies banner. A Bollywood girl will be paired up opposite Mahesh Babu.
Monday, April 14, 2008
mahesh new movie
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Hot shot Trivikram Sreenivas is going to direct the movie. Earlier the duo had a successful hit Athadu which proved the stamina of a telugu movie in USA Hope this news brings some joyous cherish to the ardor fans watch this space for more updates |
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
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Sunday, April 6, 2008
mahesh visits cancer hospital
mahesh & namrata visited Indo American cancer hospital today morning and met children suffering from cancer at the hospital.
mahesh spent 30 min with children.The children felt very happy seeing mahesh and said they all saw his pokiri.
more details and photos soon.
courtesy : bobby
Saturday, April 5, 2008
mahesh on a holiday
Mahesh Babu is in holiday mood.
This summer he will be enjoying in london and Dubai with his family.
He leaves for London on Sunday and will be back in the last week of this month. He along with his wife Namrata and son Gowtham will be holidaying in London for few days and then he will shop for the costumes for his next film there.
Before he comes back to Hyderabad, he will also shopping in Dubai for his family.
His next film to be directed by Trivikram Srinivasa and Singanamal Ramesh will begin its regular shoot in the first week of May.
a formal launch will be held on 24 of april
praises for mahesh
mahesh got all the prasies for voice over for jalsa
some of the reviews abt mahesh
Mahesh Babu: Mahesh Babu should be commended for giving voiceover to the narration of the film. It is a very good gesture by Mahesh Babu and this kind of culture augurs well for the Telugu film industry. Mahesh Babu did it in his usual style with an undercurrent wit.
bye jeevi idlebrain.com
Special mention should be made to Mahesh Babu for his excellent narration in the form of voice-over. It is a healthy trend set by Mahesh.
bye greatandhra.com
Mahesh Babu’s intermittent commentary is like a bunch of fresh flowers in stale water.
by sunitha cinegoer.com
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
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