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Bhaskar (Bommarillu) to direct Allu Arjun
Bhaskar of Bommarillu fame is all set to direct his next venture with Allu Arjun as hero. Dil Raju who produced Bhaskar’s debut film Bommarillu is going to produce this film on Sri Venkateswara Creations banner. Incidentally Allu Arjun is being very selective in signing films. This is the first official announcement about Allu Arjun after Sankranthi blockbuster Desamuduru. Dil Raju producer critically acclaimed blockbuster Arya with Allu Arjun in the past.

Ravi Teja’s triple action
Ravi Teja who managed a blockbuster Vikramarkudu by doing two roles is all set to do a triple action film. This film is a remake of Tamil blockbuster Varalar (Godfather). Ajith played the lead role in Tamil version. Ravi Teja will be donning three completely different roles (father and two sons) in this film. Gemini Film Circuit that produced Shankar Dada MBBS in the past will produce this film. Other details are awaited.

Sada in Shankar Dada Zindabad
Actress Sada is acting in Shankar Dada Zindabad not as a heroine, but in an important character. This character is played by Diya Mirza in Hindi version (LRMB). However, the main heroine of the film is yet to be selected and the scenes that does not involving heroine are being canned now. Chiranjeevi and Srikanth play the characters of Shankar Dada and ATM respectively. Sayaji Shinde is the villain. Pawan Kalyan will do a guest role.

1st March 2007

Budget impact on films
The budget for the fiscal year 2007-08 is going to have mixed impact on film industry. The good news is that some sops are going to be given to digital cinema development projects as they have been notified under Project Import Scheme, under the heading 98.01. The bad news is that service tax of 12.24 percent will be levied on all commercial rental spaces. This regulation is going to impact the exhibitors and the contractors who take film theaters on lease. The animation industry expected some sops this year, but Finance Minister maintained status quo regarding this issue. Hence budget impact on animation industry is neutral.

Okkadunnadu in USA on 9 March
As there is a chance of USA prints getting delayed for this weekend, producer Cherry has decided to release Okkadunnadu in USA and other countries on 9 March. This film is releasing in India on 3rd March with over 160 prints. Chandra Sekhar Yeleti directed this Gopichand starrer.

Bapu to direct a film soon
Arrangements are underway for next venture of classic Telugu director Bapu. His last film ‘Radha Gopalam’ fetched minimum guarantee returns to the buyers. Bapu has been screening various girls for the role of heroine and he has not found the right one so far. The movie is expected to be launched as soon as he finds the next ‘bapu bomma’.