Sunday, September 30, 2012

Upendra New Directorial Venture Launch Date?

Real Star Upendra's new directorial venture to be produced by his wife and actress Priyanka Upendra is all set to be launched, according to sources. But now the script work is still to be done. It may be taken up only after Upendra finishes his work for K.Manju's new production "Super Kick' to be directed by Ramesh Arvind.
Ramesh Arvind will be also returning to direction after a gap by directing a film for Upendra. Earlier he had to direct a film for legendary actor Dr. Vishnuvardhana, but it did not materialise.
Another film with Shivanna is on cards for this hugely successful director for which details are not forthcoming. Super Kick is the remake of Telugu film Kick starring Ravi Teja and Ileana. The film became a sensational hit and producer K.C.N.Kumar had obtained the remake rights for making a film with Kiccha Sudeep. But since Sudeep is not interested to do any remakes in future, the project was dropped and a new film will be taken up which will have an original story. The director for this project has not yet been finalised.
K.C.N. Kumar sold the remake rights to K. Manju and he immediately approached Upendra to work out a film under the direction of Ramesh Arvind. He had already discussed the project with Ramesh Arvind earlier. Ramesh Arvind will direct this film and also playing the role of Shyam in the original Kick.
The cast and crew for this film is not finalised yet, but P.K.H.Doss is likely to be the cinematographer for this film. Hari Krishna may be the choice for music direction. Since the heroine will have a
performance oriented character, a suitable character has to be finalised for this film.
The urgency to launch this film immediately after the completion of Topiwala directed by RJ Srini is that now Bollywood actor Salman Khan is all set to start shooting for Hindi remake of Kick shortly.
Salman Khan is finishing his projects quite early by offering bulk dates for his producers. K.Manju wants that the Kannada version to be released earlier than the Hindi version.
This may delay the launch of Uppi's directorial venture to March or April, by which time the script and dialogue writing work and selection of artists and technicians for the film would have been completed.

Friday, September 28, 2012

Kalpana Movie Review

STORY –

It is a revenge saga of a ghost made in Tamil as ‘Kanchana’ by Lawerence. In this remake version in Kannada director of 125 films Ramnarayan has made with popular Kannada actors.

The film focus on the eunuch in the society should get right share to live. One of the eunuchs (Mangalamukhi) Saikumar, his Godfather Akbar (Bobby George) and his son are killed for the sake of acquiring the property by Shobaraj and two others.

All the three murdered are buried in one particular place. When Raghav (Upendra) install the cricket stumps the terror breaks out. Out of fear Raghav and friends reach their houses. In the house of Raghav the blood soaked cricket stumps are placed. The ghost of Saikumar reach inside Raghav and hell breaks out.

The family members of Raghav – his mother Umasri, Brother Achyuth Kumar and sister in law Shruthi all face the impact of ghost on Raghav. Finally Raghav is brought to Dargah to dispel the witch effect. The ghost is locked in a box and that is thrown in the sea.

A sacred locket and thread is given to the right hand of Raghav so that the witch effect is stopped. The ghost shows its devil height in taking revenge. Raghav finally build a college in the same place meant for eunuch Kalpana.

ANALYSIS –

For Kannada audience there are some situations that are very loud. In Kannada ‘Naa Ninna Bidalaare’ of versatile actor Ananthnag and Lakshmi is made in a controlled style. This ‘Kalpana’ is in high speed and high terror breaking out post interval.

There is enough of struggle in the making of this kind of film ‘Kalpana’ agreed. 125 films director Ramnarayan deserves full praise for his effort and technical knowledge shown on silver screen.

The loudness is what disturbing to the nerves. The graphic effects and background score stuns the audience in the theatre. At the outset it is a revenge saga in the favorite style of Ramnarayan. He is known for showcasing God and Ghost in his many films.

With popular stars making this film Ramnarayan gets full credit. The loudness he has thought of has come. Super star Upendr as we all know is a terror in acting and dialogue delivery adjustment he has made to this kind of cinema is superb. The film progresses fast in the second half. The surprises are more for the audience in the second half.

The issue of Good winning always against bad is like a strong constitutional Act in Indian cinema. The first preparation for audience mind is this factor. When he is invited to the theatre with this kind of cinema how the devil power ends is only challenging aspect of any maker. In that way Ramnarayan has taken the help of technical knowhow.

In the editing department director Ramnarayan could have avoided many scenes in the first half. As a matter of fact there is no need for the heroine Lakshmi Rai portions in the film. He should have exercised control in Umasri and Shruthi acting especially just before the interval. After the interval the unpleasant dance on the beach side shocks the soft hearts.

PERFORMANCES –

Upendra from the days of ‘A’ has liking to this kind of variety in the role. He is a fantastic performer. He has given his best. The recent film ‘Arakshaka’ was also terrific like this with confused screenplay. Upendra previously in ‘Super’ has increased the knowledge of the audience in thinking how India should be in 2030.

When he is working under another director he does not seems to poke his nose. For the Kannada audience he should have known so much of horrifying moments were not required. In the first half the developments are sickening and it does not move convincingly. Of course he has variety to perform in this film.

Saikumar as eunuch does not suit precisely. In the walking style Upendra out beats Saikumar. Umasri national award winning actress and Shruthi another towering actress of Kannada cinema have taken pains but they have exceeded in acting.

Satyajith in Dargah, Achyutkumar as timid husband, Shobaraj as villain have done their roles very well.

TECHNICALITY -

‘Kalpana’ is in the higher end in technique wise. The graphics, background score and cinematography are superb. Selvaraj camera placement deserves full marks to give the effects.

V Harikrishna one song Baayi andre Bombada….is peppy number. The last song on the beach side is ferocious. Dwarki Raghv dialogues are not up to the mark.

Last but not the Least – It is so unfortunate that God and Ghost names start from letter ‘G’. God is great!

TERRIFIC FILMScore 3.5


Cast – Upendra, Lakshmi Rai, Saikumar, Umasri, Shruthi, Achyuthkumar, Satyajith, Bobby George and others.
Cinematography – Selvaraj
Music – V Harikrishna
Producer - Ram Narayan
Director – Ram Narayan

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Upendra's Kalpana releasing in 90+ screens

Upendra's fourth film of the year is ready to hit the screens tomorrow. After Aarakshaka, Katari Veera Surasundarangi and Godfather, he is back with Kalpana. The horror-comedy is releasing tomorrow (September 28) in over 90 screens in Karnataka.

The makers of the film have announced that Kalpana will see the light of the day tomorrow in over 90 screens. In Bangalore alone, it is releasing in 22+ theatres. It is said that the number of screens might be increased in the next week if it get positive feedbacks.

The trailer of the film and promotional materials have generated huge hype around the movie. Especially, the avatars of Sai Kumar and Uppi have impressed the audience. Though some of the songs are good in the album, the release of the album in hush-hush manner and lack of publicity have not popularised the album.

Kalpana was supposed to release in October. But the plans of release got changed, as there are many films (Tamil and Kannada) hitting screens next month. To avoid the theatre issues, the movie bosses wrapped up the film quickly and made it ready for release this month. Adding to that Upendra's birthday season has given good publicity to the movie.

Kalpana stars Upendra, Sai Kumar and Lakshmi Rai in the lead roles. Shruti and Umashri have done key roles in the movie. It is a remake of Tamil hit movie Kanchana, which starred Raghava Lawrence and Sarath Kumar. The upcoming movie is directed by Rama Narayan.

Monday, September 24, 2012

I HAVE ACTED WITH `GANDU KALPANA` – `KALPANA`AUDIO HITS MARKET

One of the highly successful films in South India ‘Kanchana’ of 2011 a comedy cum horror film of Lawerence in Tamil is ‘Kalpana’ in Kannada.

What lawerence had done Upendra has repeated in Kannada and thus the film has acquired a good status. At the audio release on Friday evening actress Shruthi who is (Kamakshi role played by Devadarshini) said she is happy for acting with ‘Gandu’ Kalpana – that is Upendra in the film. I could not act with Minugu Thaare but acted in this ‘Kalpana’ Shruthi felt quite happy.

According to Upendra the two remains in memory are Shruthi and Umasri (Kovai Sarala role). Saikumar has done what Sarathkumar had done in this film.

Actress Lakshmi Rai is repeating her role in Tamil film ‘Kanchana’ and she is extremely happy for sharing screen space with Upendra.

KFCC President KV Chandrasekhar, Sa Ra Govindu, Thomas D Souza were present at the audio release. Ramnarayan was busy in the post production activity and his son was present. V Harikrishna has scored music for six songs was present. He expressed work satisfaction that is very important in the career.

This is the 125th film of eminent director and producer Ramnarayan in Thenandal Films. 

Friday, September 21, 2012

UPPI BDAY TO YOU SEGMENT

I've not approached Deepika Padukone: Upendra


There was lots of buzz that Upendra has approached Deepika Padukone for his prestigious project Upendra 2. However, the director-turned-actor has denied the news and said that he has not offered the film to anyone yet.

Clarifying to Oneindia, Uppi said, "The reports of Deepika Padukone being approached by me for Upendra 2 are baseless. I have not finalised the cast yet. And I can only say that the movie introduces new faces to film industry."

Gorgeous Deepika Padukone, who started her acting career in Kannada film industry with the film titled Aishwarya starring Upendra, never returned to Kannada films after going to Bollywood. It was reported that the actress was approached by the A star for Upendra 2, which is a sequel to Upendra, and she was considering the offer. Meanwhile, Uppi is busy giving a final touch to the script.

However, the movie Upendra had a psycho-philosophical subject that tells the state of a 'self'. His inward feeling towards sex, love and success were portrayed by three main female characters played by Raveena Tandon, Prema and Damini. The movie drew a lot of criticism for its bold dialogues and scenes. Nonetheless, it had become a massive hit among the masses.

Uppi with Suvarna girls - 18 Sep 12 - Suvarna News

‘Nothing compares to the love of fans

A lot of noise was made when Priyanka Upendra gifted her husband Upendra a Jaguar. The press went gaga over it and it even became a topic of discussion among ordinary people. But Upendra isn’t exactly bowled over by the gift.

“My birthday celebrations usually begin at midnight and go on till the next day. I dedicate my birthday to my fans who come from across the State with cakes and gifts. Nothing compares to the love of fans,” says Upendra, who celebrated his birthday on September 18. “But the Jaguar was a surprise for me. In fact, I’ve always wondered why we need so many cars, since it’s difficult to move around the City. Nevertheless, I am touched,” he adds.

Upendra may be one of the hottest selling names in Sandalwood. But he is best known for his directorial ventures and has announced his next one. “The script and cast are still being finalised. But the posters are sketched to be catchy. It’s abstract and I want people to read into it and interpret it. People will know why we’ve created such an abstract poster once the film is released,” he reasons.

There’s no subject that Upendra hasn’t explored as a director and actor but he is keen on making an animated film. “Movies like ‘Lion King’ will always have an audience. An animated movie needs a big budget. I haven’t ruled out working in an animated film,” he says.

Upendra has written the story and screenplay for his next movie, Topiwala, which is about the black money in Swiss banks. “We’re not being judgemental but the comedy has a very strong message,” says Upendra, who not only wears colourful costumes but has also experimented with his looks in the movie.

Kalpana, which is remake of the Tamil film Kanchana, is a comedy-horror. “It’s a comedy which has the right doses of horror added for that extra punch,” he notes.

Upendra and Ramesh Aravind will come together for the first time in ‘Super Kick’. “Ramesh will direct me in this film. We never worked together but I’ve always admired his work and talent,” observes Upendra, who concedes that churning out something new for the fans every time is a huge challenge.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Klpana movie two video songs (short)

Deepika Padukone to romance Uppi in Upendra 2?

Gorgeous Deepika Padukone started her acting career in Kannada film industry with the film titled Aishwarya starring Upendra. After making her debut in Sandalwood, the Bangalore-based girl went on to make big in Bollywood and never returned to Kannada films. Now, the time seems to be setting again for her comeback, as she has been reportedly offered Upendra 2 directed and starred by none other than Uppi himself.

Rumour mills have it that Upendra, who is known for casting big names as his female leads, has offered the forthcoming movie to Deepika Padukone. The actress, who always wished to do Kannada films, is considering the offer and is working out dates. However, the question that is making traders to cross their fingers is the 'remuneration part'. Deepika reportedly gets somewhere around Rs. 4.5 to 5 crore per film and the Sandalwood could not afford to pay that price for the actress.

In the recent times, Shriya Saran and Nayantara said to have got huge remuneration. However, Deepika's paycheque is almost 10 times bigger than that of Shriya and Nayan. But it is said that Deepika Padukone might accept the offer for a less remuneration considering that she shares a good rapport with Upendra.

Meanwhile, Upendra has either confirmed the news nor to denied it. When we called him, the Real Star said that he would be in a position to talk about the cast-crew only after the completion of the scripting work.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Upendra to work with Ramesh Aravind in his next

Producer K Manju announced that Ramesh Aravind and Upendra to will work together in a Kannada film. It is a very jubilant news for kannada cinema. This combination is something like Dr Kamal Hassan and Rajanikanth is working together in a film.

In the long career of 25 films, Ramesh Aravind has always remained in the limelight for his intelligence approach, film acting and direction. Upendra on the other hand from 'Tharle Nan Maga' as director in 1993 remained in the center stage as an actor, director, story, Screenplay and dialogue writer.

Interestingly both Ramesh Aravind and Upendra have worked in all the front of cinema from a technician to being a actor.

In an SMS reply on the announcement of Super Kick on Upendra's birthday - Ramesh Aravind says, "We have decided to do a film together. We are discussing other details after Uppi's birthday. Definitely we will make it something hugely entertaining".

Producer K Manju with nearly 35 films to his credit as producer has recently announced 'Brahman' with Tamil actor, producer and director Sasikumar. He has taken the distribution of Sasikumar's Tamil film 'Sundara Pandian' in Karnataka region.

ರಿಯಲ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಅವರು ಮಂಗಳವಾರ (ಸೆ.18) 44ನೇ ವಸಂತಕ್ಕೆ ಅಡಿಯಿಟ್ಟಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಅವರ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳಿಗಂತೂ ಸಂಭ್ರಮವೋ ಸಂಭ್ರಮ. ಉಪ್ಪಿಯ 'ಸುಮ್ಮನೆ' ಮಂದೆ ಅವರು ಬಿಮ್ಮನೆ ಬಂದಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಇದೇ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪ್ಪಿ ತಮ್ಮ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಉಡುಗೊರೆಯನ್ನೂ ನೀಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಗಂಡುಗಲಿ ಕೆ ಮಂಜು ಚಿತ್ರವೊಂದನ್ನು ಪ್ರಕಟಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಚಿತ್ರದ ಹೆಸರು 'ಸೂಪರ್ ಕಿಕ್'. ಇದು ಸೂಪರ್ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಮುಂದುವರಿದ ಭಾಗವೇ? ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗೆ ಉತ್ತರ ಇನ್ನೂ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿಲ್ಲ. ಈ ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ರಮೇಶ್ ಅರವಿಂದ್ ಸಹ ಅಭಿನಯಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವುದು ವಿಶೇಷ.

ಅಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಇದೊಂದು ಬಹುತಾರಾಗಣದ ಚಿತ್ರ ಎಂದಾಯಿತು. ಈ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ರಮೇಶ್ ಅವರು ಮಾತನಾಡುತ್ತಾ, "ಈ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಮೂಲಕ ನಾವಿಬ್ಬರೂ ಕೈಜೋಡಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ. ಸದ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಉಪ್ಪಿ ಬರ್ತ್‌ಡೇ ಮೂಡ್ ನಲ್ಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಅವರು ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಫ್ರೀಯಾದ ಬಳಿಕ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಉಳಿದ ಅಂಶಗಳ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಚರ್ಚಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆ. ಖಂಡಿತ ಈ ಚಿತ್ರ ಉತ್ತಮ ಮನರಂಜನಾತ್ಮಕ ಚಿತ್ರವಾಗಿ ಬರಲಿದೆ" ಎಂದಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಇದರ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಉಪ್ಪಿ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ 'ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಪ್ರೊಡಕ್ಷನ್ಸ್' ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬದ ದಿನ ಆರಂಭವಾಗಿದೆ. ಉಪ್ಪಿ ಸಹಧರ್ಮಿಣಿ ಪ್ರಿಯಾಂಕಾ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಲಿರುವ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಉಪ್ಪಿ ಆಕ್ಷನ್ ಕಟ್ ಹೇಳಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ.ಈಗಾಗಲೆ ಈ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಪೋಸ್ಟರ್ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆಯಾಗಿದ್ದು ಅದರಲ್ಲಿ ಹಲವಾರು ಚಿಹ್ನೆಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಗಮನಸೆಳೆದಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಅವರ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳು ಇದನ್ನು 'ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ 2' ಇರಬಹುದು ಎಂಬು ಭಾವಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ

Monday, September 17, 2012

Don't Miss to Wish


Kalpana certified with U/A - Releasing on 28th Sept

 
Upendra and Lakshmi Rai starrer 'Kalpana' has been certified with U/A certificate by the Bangalore Regional Censor Board on Friday. The film directed and produced by Ram Narayan is getting released on 28th September all around Karnataka.

Upendra plays a special role in this film which is a remake of Raghava Lawrence directed 'Kanchana' which became a sensational hit. Even the Tamil dubbed version did fantastic business to be classified as a Block buster hit.

Upendra does an Elvis

After actors in Hollywood and Bollywood, it is now the turn of Sandalwood actor Upendra to do an Elvis Presley tribute. The actor will be seen sporting the complete Elvis look for a song in his upcoming film Topiwala.

Reveals director MG Srinivas, "This was a song written by Yogaraj Bhat which we shot for in Chennai. The song sees Uppi in a completely different avatar, where he has dressed like Elvis Presley and has even shook his leg to a few signature moves of the iconic dancer."

The song was shot by the beach side and was choreographed by Chinni Prakash, we learn. "The best thing about working with Uppi is that he never shies away from trying something new. And shooting for this song was a fun experience. We had dancers from Mumbai and also some international ones, who took part in the shoot."

ಉಪೇಂದ್ರಗೆ ಪತ್ನಿಯಿಂದ ದುಬಾರಿ ಬರ್ತ್‌ಡೇ ಗಿಫ್ಟ್

ರಿಯಲ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಅವರ 43ನೇ ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬಕ್ಕೆ ಅವರ ಮುದ್ದಿನ ಮಡದಿ ಪ್ರಿಯಾಂಕಾ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಅವರು ಈ ಬಾರಿ ದುಬಾರಿ ಉಡುಗೊರೆಯನ್ನೇ ನೀಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಉಪ್ಪಿಗೆ ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬ ಉಡುಗೊರೆಯಾಗಿ ಐಶಾರಾಮಿ ಜಾಗ್ವಾರ್ ಕಾರನ್ನು ಉಡುಗೊರೆಯಾಗಿ ನೀಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಪ್ರಿಯಾಂಕಾ.

ಕ್ಲಾರೆಟ್ ಬಣ್ಣದ ಕಾರಿನ ಆನ್ ರೋಡ್ ಮುಂಬೈ ದರ ಸರಿಸುಮಾರು ರು.1,28,99,372. ಈಗಾಗಲೆ ಈ ಕಾರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ತಮ್ಮ ಮಡದಿ ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಹಾಗೂ ತಂದೆ ತಾಯಿಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ಒಂದು ರೌಂಡ್ ಹೋಗಿಬಂದಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ 'ಸುಮ್ಮನೆ'ಯ ಮುಂದೆ ಅಂದದ ಕಾರನ್ನು ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳು ಮಂಗಳವಾರ (ಸೆ.18) ಕಣ್ತುಂಬಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬಹುದು.

ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಅವರ ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬದ ದಿನ ಅವರ ಸ್ವಂತ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಪ್ರೊಡಕ್ಷನ್ ಆರಂಭವಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಈ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಚೊಚ್ಚಲ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಅವರೇ ಆಕ್ಷನ್ ಕಟ್ ಹೇಳಲಿರುವುದು ವಿಶೇಷ.

ಈ ಹಿಂದೆ ಇದೇ ರೀತಿ ಜಾಗ್ವಾರ್ ಕಾರು ಚಾಲೆಂಜಿಂಗ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ದರ್ಶನ್ ಗೆ ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬದ ಉಡುಗೊರೆಯಾಗಿ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿತ್ತು. ಅವರ ಪತ್ನಿ ವಿಜಯಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ಅವರು ಸರಿಸುಮಾರು ರು. 1.38 ಕೋಟಿ ಬೆಲೆಯ ಜಾಗ್ವಾರ್ ಎಕ್ಸ್ ಜೆಆರ್ ಕಾರನ್ನು ನೀಡಿದ್ದರು.ಈಗ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಅವರ ಪತ್ನಿಯೂ ದರ್ಶನ್ ಅವರ ಪತ್ನಿಯನ್ನು ಕಾಪಿ ಹೊಡೆದರಾ? ಗೊತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ. ಒಟ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರಗೆ ಎಕ್ಸ್ ಎಫ್ ಎಸ್ ಕಾರು ಉಡುಗೊರೆ ರೂಪದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿದೆ. ಕಾರಿನ ರಿಜಿಸ್ಟ್ರೇಷನ್ ನಂಬರ್ KA-51 TR-1329-12/13.





Upendra confuses again!

Two days in advance to the birthday – 16th September Sunday the release of ads from producer Priyanka Upendra and executive producer BS Sudheendra, brother of superstar Upendra has made his fans and others to scratch head on what he is up to.

For superstar Upendra birthday on September 18, the advertisement with a photo of Upendra sketch and one rectangular box consist of some of the Kannada letters, question mark, numbers, English alphabets, dollar sigh, arithmetic symbols, musical symbols, telephone, world map, flowers etc.

The announcement is Story, screenplay, dialogues and direction – Upendra, Smt Priyanka Upendra is producer. It is Upendra Production.

There is another advertisement from noted producer K Manju titled as ‘Super Kick’ released on the occasion of Upendra birthday and Dr Vishnuvardhana memory the film is in the direction of none other than gentleman hero and director Ramesh Aravind.

For Upendra birthday September 18, ‘Kalpana’ audio is releasing from producer cum director Ramanarayan. Some more announcements are in the queue for Upendra birthday.

Tv9 Special - SUPER UPENDRA

Kalpana Movie Trailer - 1 - 2 -3







Saturday, September 15, 2012

Friday, September 14, 2012

Ramesh Aravind to direct Uppi?

This can be called a casting coup that Sandalwood fans will be 'kicked' about. Actor-director Ramesh Aravind is all set to don the director's hat yet again — and he's apparently been roped in to direct Real Star Upendra in Super Kick.

Confirming the news, producer K Manju says, "I've always wanted to work with Ramesh Aravind since he gave me a big hit in the form of Rama Shama Bhama. We've been thinking about doing a project ever since, but now we've got the right combination, with Upendra also coming onboard."

According to the filmmaker, Super Kick will be a family entertainer, masala and laughs included. Meanwhile, a source close to the film says that the project will also have Ramesh acting with Upendra.

"While the project is still at a nascent stage, Ramesh might also act in this film. Right now, Ramesh is committed to do a film that is to start in September, while Upendra has to finish Topiwala. Super Kick will begin only after both actors complete their commitments and that will most probably be towards the fag end of October. The scripting work might involve both the actors' contributions," says the source.

The hunt for the heroine, adds the source, is already on. "Just as Upendra cast Nayanthara in Super, the makers are looking for a known, albeit new face in Sandalwood, who is also very glamorous," says the source.

When contacted, Ramesh confirmed that discussions are on for such a project, but said that nothing has been finalized "on paper".

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

'God Father' wheel chair donation

Producer K Manju is also Good Samaritan sometimes. He raises to the occasion and that also goes for publicity. The donation he is doing on 18th of September, 2012 – birth anniversary of Dr Vishnuvardhana is the wheel chair used by Upendra in ‘God Father’. 18th of September is also the birthday of super star Upendra. It is a great coincidence indeed.

Superstar Upendra uses this remote control wheel chair in ‘God Father’ as father of his two sons. When father Upendra gets up from the wheel chair, it goes missing on the screen.

This wheel chair was made at a cost of Rs.1.5 lakhs. A few persons inquired K Manju to sell it for Rs.75000. He disagreed. On September 18 he is donating it the needy person at Dr Vishnuvardhana memorial next to Abhiman Studio.

A similar remote control wheel chair was recently given to actor Renukaprasad by B Jayasri, RS member sanctioned one for Renukaprasad in Mysore from Rajya Sabha member fund.

Rajamouli's father decides fate of Upendra's prestigious film

S Vijayendra Prasad, the father of filmmaker SS Rajamouli, had earlier written quite a few scripts for Kannada films, including late Vishnuvardhan's hit movie Appaji. Now, he is all set to return to Sandalwood with a prestigious project, which will star none other than Real Star Upendra.

Upendra and Dr Vishnuvardhan were supposed to work in a period film titled Yuge Yuge. It was a dream project of Vishnu-filmmaker TS Nagabharana. About 16 writers had worked on the script and there were positive vibes about the project but when everything started falling into place, there emerged some creative differences between the writers on the climax of the movie. It made the movie bosses to put the film on hold.

Later, Dr Vishnuvardhan's death almost sealed the fate of the historical flick. However, now the makers of Yuge Yuge have revived the project and approached S Vijayendra Prasad to give a final shape to the script and climax. It is also said that Shivaraj Kumar is likely to do the role, which was offered to Vishnuvardhan. The movie will be produced by Rockline Venkatesh.

ಉಪ್ಪಿ ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಐಟಂ ರಾಣಿ... ಆಯಿ ಆಯಿರೋ

ರಿಯಲ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಲ್ಲು ಬೆಡಗಿ ಭಾವನಾ ಮುಖ್ಯಭೂಮಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ 'ಟೋಪಿವಾಲಾ' ಚಿತ್ರದ ಐಟಂ ಹಾಡೊಂದನ್ನು ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ ಚಿತ್ರೀಕರಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಎಂಜಿ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಈ ಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನು ಕೆಪಿ ಶ್ರೀಕಾಂತ್ ನಿರ್ಮಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಇಷ್ಟಕ್ಕೂ ಈ ಐಟಂ ಹಾಡಿಗೆ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆ ಹಾಕಿರುವ ಬೆಡಗಿ ಮುಕ್ತಿ ಮೋಹನ್.

'ಟೋಪಿವಾಲಾ' ಚಿತ್ರದ ಬಹುತೇಕ ಚಿತ್ರೀಕರಣ ಮುಗಿದಿದ್ದು ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ ಐಟಂ ಹಾಡನ್ನು ಸೆರೆಹಿಡಿಯಲಾಯಿತು. ಈಕೆ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಒನ್ ವಾಹಿನಿಯ ಡಾನ್ಸ್ ರಿಯಾಲಿಟಿ ಶೋ 'ಝರಾ ನಾಚ್ ಕೆ ದಿಖಾ' ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು. 'ಮಸಕಲಿ ಗರ್ಲ್ಸ್' ತಂಡದ ನೇತೃತ್ವ ವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು. ಈಗ 'ಟೋಪಿವಾಲಾ' ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ತಮ್ಮ ಸೊಂಟ ಬಳುಕಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಮ್ಯಾಕ್ಸ್ ಲೈಫ್ ಇನ್ಸುರೆನ್ಸ್, ರಿಲಯನ್ಸ್ ಮೊಬೈಲ್, ಸೋನಿ ಎರಿಕ್ಸನ್, ಐಎನ್ ಜಿ ವೈಶ್ಯಾ ಲೈಫ್ ಇನ್ಸುರೆನ್ಸ್ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಹಲವಾರು ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ಜಾಹೀರಾತುಗಳಲ್ಲೂ ಅಭಿನಯಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಭರತನಾಟ್ಯ, ಜಾಸ್, ಬ್ಯಾಲೆ, ಹಿಪ್ ಹಾಪ್ ನೃತ್ಯ ರೀತಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಪರಿಣಿತೆ. ಇನ್ನು ಈಕೆಗೆ ಐಟಂ ಡಾನ್ಸ್ ಎಂದರೆ ಒಂದು ಲೆಕ್ಕಾನಾ? ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆಗೆ ತಕ್ಕಂತೆ ಕುಣಿದಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಅಂದಹಾಗೆ ಈ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಆಕ್ಷನ್ ಕಟ್ ಹೇಳಿರುವ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಅಂತಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಮಟ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಸುದ್ದಿ ಮಾಡಿದವರು. ಅವರ ಕಿರುಚಿತ್ರ Simply KailAwesome ಗಂಭೀರ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನಕ್ಕೆ ಭಾರಿ ಮನ್ನಣೆ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿದೆ. ಈಗ ಇದೇ ಮೊದಲ ಬಾರಿಗೆ ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಚಿತ್ರ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ರೋಮ್ಯಾಂಟಿಕ್ ಚಿತ್ರವಾಗಿರುವ ಇದರಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಕಷ್ಟು ಹಾಸ್ಯ, ಚಲ್ಲಾಟ, ಮಸಾಲೆ ಅಂಶಗಳು ಇವೆ. ವಿ ಹರಿಕೃಷ್ಣ ಸಂಗೀತವಿರುವ ಚಿತ್ರದ ತಾರಾಬಳಗದಲ್ಲಿ ರಂಗಾಯಣ ರಘು, ರವಿಶಂಕರ್, ರಾಜು ತಾಳಿಕೋಟೆ, ರಾಕ್ ಲೈನ್ ಸುಧಾಕರ್ ಮುಂತಾದ ಕಲಾವಿದರಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
All top films in Kannada are inviting item dancers. Super star Upendra ‘Topiwala’ is no exception. Mukthi Mohan who starred in her debut with Hrithik Roshan in Sony Ericson ad is in a song number in Kannada cinema for the first time. The song is penned by the team members. V Harikrishna is the music director.

The song was shot recently by director Srini. The film ‘Topiwala’ has the story, screenplay and dialogues from super star Upendra.

Mukthi Mohan took part in Zara Nachke Dika, Maskali girls, Circus Ka Jadoo etc. Mukthi was also part of documentary films, commercials of reliance, Sony, ING Vysya etc.

From Bharatanatyam to hip hop style Mukthi Mohan considers dancing as her profession and passion.