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Actor Nisha Aggarwal always goes for good scripts

Chennai: Southern actress Nisha Aggarwal values scripts over roles and says she would rather do few quality films than a string of bad ones.

"My films need not necessarily have a meaty role for me, but need to be good on the whole because I always look for films with good scripts. I'm more concerned about good scripts because I'd rather do few good films over a bouquet of bad films," Nisha told IANS. That doesn't mean Nisha will typecast herself.

"I don't have the liking for any specific kind of role. I am open to work in different genres and would like to do a variety of roles," said the actress who dons the avatar of a village belle in Telugu film 'Sukumarudu', releasing worldwide Friday. Earlier also she had played 'a village girl', but in those films her character eventually moves to the city. "But in this film, I play a character with the traits of a typical village belle. From the look to the expressions, I'm a hundred percent a village girl," she added.

"My character brings a lot of fun element into the narrative. In short, I can call myself a livewire and I thoroughly enjoyed playing it. It's one of those characters I haven't done before and I'm looking forward to the audiences' response," added Nisha who is paired with Aadi Pudipeddi in the film. She also explained that her character might be 'chirpy', but is 'an essential part of the 

Now junior NTR's 'Baadshah' to be remade in Tamil

Chennai: The super success of Junior-NTR starrer Telugu action-drama 'Baadshah' has opened the way for its Tamil remake, the rights for which have been bought by Prasad V Potluri of PVP Cinema. "PVP Cinema has bought the Tamil remake rights of 'Baadshah', which is likely to be remade with a top actor. We don't know the name of the actor yet, but it is very likely to be made with...  

Telugu flick 'Baadshah' will speak for itself: Producer

Chennai: Producer Bandla Ganesh says he doesn't have to rave about his forthcoming Telugu action drama 'Baadshah' because the film will speak for itself when it hits theatres worldwide Friday. Srinu Vaitla is known for blockbusters such as 'Dubai Seenu', 'King' and 'Dookudu'. His latest film 'Baadshah' features Junior NTR, Kajal Agarwal, Navdeep, Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi, Mukesh Rushi, Nassar, Kelly Dorji, Brahmanandam and Chandra Mohan. "We are confident of...  

'Chandhammalo Amrutham' to be released on August 15

Telugu director Gunnam Gangaraju will be filming a serial 'Amrutham'into a film titled 'Chandhamamalo Amrutham'. ...  

'Baadshah' to be shot in Spain and Switzerland

'Baadshah' is to be released on April 5, 2013. It is directed by Srinu Vaitla. ...  

'Sukumarudu' First Look: It's a family entertainer

A family entertainer,'Sukumarudu' will also have veteran actors Ghattamaneni Krishna, Chandra Mohan and Sharada playing key roles in it. ...  

Allari Richa starrer 'Yamudiki Mogudua' has heavy graphic use

While 'Yamudiki Mogudu' stars Allari Naresh and Richa Panai in the lead, Sayaji Shinde plays Yama in it. ...  

'Okkadine' high on sentiment: Film's producer

Chennai, Nov 10: Upcoming Telugu action-romantic 'Okkadine' will be laced with sentiment, says producer CV Reddy. "Films should have an emotional connect with the audience besides ensuring entertainment. In order to have audience emotionally hooked, one should make a film high on sentiment, and my film definitely has that quality," Reddy told IANS. 'Okkadine' stars Nara Rohit and Nithya Menon in lead roles and is directed by Srinivas Raga. It...  

I will retire after three years: Actor Chandra Mohan

From playing small roles to growing to male lead, Chandra Mohan has done it all. He has been seen in film after film in the recent past, sometimes doing roles that many thought may not befit his stature. To him, however, making the audience happy was on the top of his mind. "It has been 47 years being an actor. Not in a single month did I not do some...  

Palakkad Madhavan: Vivek and Sonia's next flick

Comedian Vivek and Sonia Aggarwal, who is trying hard in cinema, will be coming together for a film, 'Palakkad Madhavan'. Vivek himself announced this at a recent audio launch in the presence of K Bhagyaraj, who is known for his performance as 'Palakkad Madhavan' in a yesteryear blockbuster, 'Andha 7 Naatkal'. The veteran director was visibly surprised by expressing his desire to be a part of this film! 'Palakkad Madhavan'...  

Okkadine: Three songs yet to be filmed

Srinivasa Raga of Katha fame is directing Nara Rohith and Nithya Menon in a film titled Okkadine. Producer CV Reddy says that the film has love and familial affection as the leit motif. "Srinivasa Raga is extracting cent per cent from the actors. The film will consolidate the image of Rohith as a good performer. That Nithya is a superb actress need not be reiterated. There is so much scope...  

'Chanakyudu' will make Tanish a commercial hero

Debutant direcror G Srinivas who directed Chanakyudu stars Tanish and Ishitha in the leads. The film has just been wrapped up and the audio would be released by month-end. The producers are sure that the film will install Tanish as a commercial hero. A love story, the film has been admittedly shot without succumbing to budgetary constraints. Kota, Chandra Mohan, Ali, Subbu Raju, Jhansi and others have important roles. Lyrics...  

Sudigaadu: Shooting to wrap up by May 20

Allari Naresh's potential hit, Sudigaadu, will wrap up its shooting on May 20. 'Zara Zara, a song, was picurised on the hero and heroine (Monal Gajjar) and other dancers recently under the choreography direction of Prem Rakshit. The makers are planning to release the film in June. Directed by Bheemineni Srinivas, the film is done except for one song. Written by CS Amudhan (the film is an adaptation of Thamizh...  

Husain to Rushdie: India's index of intolerance

New Delhi: Celebrated author Salman Rushdie was forced to stay away from the Jaipur Literature Festival and his live video conference cancelled following protests by the Jaipur-based Milli Council. Several activists of the Milli Council arrived at the venue of the Festival at Diggi Palace demanding that the proposed video address by Rushdie be called off, claiming that it was an insult to the Muslims. Rushdie has faced repeated threats...  

Stage set for counting of votes in Assam

Guwahati: The stage is set for counting of votes for Assam assembly on Friday more than a month after the polls to decide the fate of 1,081 candidates in 126 seats. Polling, by and large peaceful, was held in two phases on April 4 and April 11 and recorded a high voter turn out of more than 75 per cent. Official sources said counting will start at 8 am at...  

AGP promises corruption-free govt

Guwahati: Opposition Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) on Monday released its manifesto for the April Assembly polls in Assam promising a development-oriented and corruption-free government. Releasing the manifesto here, AGP chief Chandra Mohan Patowary said the party was committed to remove corruption from all levels if voted to power. "We are committed to fulfilling the aspirations of the people the ruling Congress has betrayed the state on the diktats of New...  

Gogoi shielding MLAs who attacked forest officials: AGP

Jiten Gogoi and Kushal Deuri attacked two forest officers on March 17. ...