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“I don't disappoint U guys” says Harish

Young Tiger NTR, who has been riding high with the super success of Baadshah, is currently busy shooting for his upcoming film Ramayya Vastavayya under Harish Shankar direction. The shooting schedules are in brisk progress and Young Tiger seems to be on full swing to continue his hit streak.

The first look of the film has been recently unveiled and has earned superb response. Harish Shankar, who is quite happy with the response tweeted, "Mind blowing response for title as well as First Look Am sure I don't disappoint U guys As our Young Tiger is In full Swing."

For the second time NTR is pairing up with the beautiful Samantha in the film after Brindavanam. Ramayya Vastavayya is being produced by Dil Raju on Sri Venkateswara Creations banner and music is composed by S.S. Thaman.

Hansika is not dating Simbu

Southern actress Hansika Motwani says she is not dating Tamil actor Simbu and adds "when I'm in love, I will inform". 

Hansika and Simbu are currently working on two Tamil films "Vaalu" and "Vettai Mannan". "(I have) been hearing a lot of news about my link up. All I can do is laugh it off because I love reading stuff about me, which I myself don't know," posted Hansika on her Twitter page. "Let me still clear the air that there is no truth to any rumours. When I'm in love, I will openly inform the media," she further wrote. 

She admits celebrity lifestyle is prone to rumours. "I understand it's a part and parcel of celebrity life, but still don't want to give my fans any wrong information and I know my media family will support me," she wrote. 

Besides her Tamil films, she has recently signed up a multi-starrer of Mohan Babu, Vishnu and Manoj and Hansika will also be seen in Telugu dubbing version of Something Something with Siddharth in the lead.

Prabhu Deva in trouble

Actor-director Prabhu Deva is in the eye of a storm from the Hindu Makkal Katchi as the outfit claimed that he had been insensitive towards the ongoing tension surrounding the Sri Lankan genocide issue. Prabhu Deva, who is shooting his upcoming filmRaamaiya Vastavaiya starring Girish Kumar and ShrutiHaasan had also included Jacqueline Fernandez as part of the cast. 

The issue being raised by the Hindu Makkal Katchi is also of the inclusion of the Sri Lankan actress Jacqueline Fernandez in the film. At the time when many political groups have been insisting on a trade ban between the two countries, Prabhu Deva's inclusion of the actress has irked many, despite the fact that the Sri Lankan beauty queen has been a part of Bollywood since 2009. 

Raamaiya Vastavaiya is the remake of the Telugu original Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana. The film was also remade in Tamil as Unakkum Enakkum, with Jayam Ravi and Trisha in the lead. 

Rajinikanth's Song to Feature in Making of 'Kochadaiyaan' Video

Superstar Rajinikanth's new look in his most-anticipated movie "Kochadaiyaan" created huge buzz in social media circles. Now, there is more good news for the actor's delighted fans.

The makers of "Kochadaiyaan" have decided to release a video of the making of the film with a song sung by the superstar himself. "The song starts with appa's voice. It's a fabulous number which I think is one of A R Rahman sir's best ever!," director Soundarya Rajinikanth told The Times of India.

Soundarya has not revealed the release date of the video, but said it would be released soon.

"We are also looking at exploring the gaming and merchandise avenue options as well. The making-of-the-movie video is being done so that people understand the effort that's behind this venture," she said.

Ever since "Kochadaiyaan" went on floors, the film has raised expectations as it features Rajinikanth, who will be seen onscreen after a gap of three years when his last movie "Robot" ("Endhiran") was released.

"Kochadaiyaan" marks the debut of Rajinikanth's second daughter, Soundarya, as a director. The film is promoted as the first 3D Indian movie to use state-of-art motion capturing techniques. The trailer will be launched in May at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. The audio will be launched after the trailer launch.

The film is expected to get released in July in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and English. It is jointly produced by Eros International and Media One Global Entertainment. A R Rahman has composed the songs and Rajiv Menon handled the cinematography. 

Rajinikanth appears in a dual role as father and son. Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone plays the female lead. The rest of the star cast includes Jackie Shroff, Nassar, Adi and Sarath Kumar.

'Biriyani' Returns to Chennai

'Biriyani' could not stand Hyderabad, and Venkat Prabhu's diet had to head back to Chennai city, due to a rude shock. After steady rounds of negotiations, the Stunt Union of Tollywood is rejoicing the judgment that 50% of stuntmen should be part of every fight sequence shot in Andhra Pradesh; earlier, it was 30%. What the 'Biriyani' team did not anticipate is that the rule would be implemented immediately.

So this has led to extra expenses for the team, in lieu of erecting sets back here in AVM Studios, Bini Mills and on OMR, and hurrying up to complete the schedule at the earliest. When Karthi jumped on to the sets of 'Biriyani', after a schedule with 'All In All Azhagu Raja', already a lump sum of 40 Lakhs was paid to the AP government, for the shooting; later, a settlement was arrived at, by which, a train fight sequence will be canned in Andhra. Looks like it is not just 'Biriyani', but also 'Siruthai' Siva's Ajith-Tamannah starrer, which may have to face this hassle.

Pawan Kalyan to launch Iddarammayilatho audio?

It's official. The much awaited audio launch of Allu Arjun-starrer, Iddarammayilatho is going to happen on April 28 at Shilpa Kala Vedika, in Hyderabad. It is reliably learnt that the filmmakers are planning to invite Power StarPawan Kalyan as the chief guest for the evening. We are told Allu Arjun will be going to personally invite Pawan later in the day. It will be interesting to see if Pawan agrees to oblige, considering that he was reportedly unhappy withPuri Jagannath. 

Pawan has become a bit of a lucky mascot for Allu Arjun. Pawan was present at the audio launch of Julayi, which turned out be a huge hit grossing over Rs 40 crore, the highest ever in Allu Arjun's career. 

Devi Sri Prasad has composed music for the film directed by Puri Jagan. Amala Paul andKatherine Teresa are playing the lead roles in this movie, billed as a romantic entertainer. Bandla Ganesh is producing the movie under the Parameshwara Arts banner. The film is scheduled to release in May.