Saturday, April 25, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Allu Arjun's New Film To Commence
Gunashekar-Arjun combination is something one hasn't seen before. Well, the director has chosen a neat and nice script for Arjun and this will take off from 21st of this month.
Heroine hasn't been finalized and there is a possibility that a new girl might be roped in. Mani Sarma provides tunes for this film. On the other hand Allu Arjun's cousin Ramcharan Tej's film release has been finalized, it will be out on April 9th and the title has been fixed as Magadheera.
Heroine hasn't been finalized and there is a possibility that a new girl might be roped in. Mani Sarma provides tunes for this film. On the other hand Allu Arjun's cousin Ramcharan Tej's film release has been finalized, it will be out on April 9th and the title has been fixed as Magadheera.
Interview with Allu Arjun by Jeevi
Nephew of two of the big stars of Telugu cinema - Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan; Son of the ace producer Allu Arvind; Grandson of legendary comedian Allu Ramalingaiah; he has got solid filmy background. He caught the attention of Telugu film lovers with his quick cameo in Chiranjeevi's Daddy. He created history by becoming the debutant hero with maximum number of 100 days centers (Gangotri - 100 days in 54 centers). From a frail body with pretty ordinary costumes in Gangotri to a muscular body with nothing less than Diesel, Nike t-shirts in Arya, Allu Arjun has come a long way.
Idlebrain.com has caught up with Allu Arjun at his residence on 5th May. He looked very composed and cool even though he has 'Arya' release in a couple of days. Here are the excepts of an interview that lasted for more than 45 minutes...
When the acting bug did caught you?
It was the beginning on year 2002. I wanted to be in the profession of movies. I was about to go off to Canada and I got the offer of 'Jayam' film. For a few justified reasons, I could not act in film. Later on Gangotri happened.
How did Daddy happen to you?
It happened over night. We did not plan for it. I was a discotheque freak. On the sets of Daddy, Chiranjeevi asked me if I would like to do a small dance bit. And I could not resist saying yes!
When every debutant hero is targeting youth by doing love stories and youth flicks, you chose to do a film that caters to family audiences?
All I care about is a good script. For me the target audience is not the priority. All that matter to me is to be a part of good film. I am a modern city guy and the character in Gangotri is that of a naïve village boy. That character was not my cup of tea, but I did it because I knew that it works. And, of course who passes up the chance of doing K Raghavendra Rao's film.
How is the experience of working for Gangotri?
It was awesome. Working with a legendary director in his 100th film is a great privilege. The subject is a very sacred one.
Tell us about Arya film?
Arya (giggles). I just finished dubbing for the film. Arya is releasing on 7th May 2004 with 99 prints in approximately 120 centers. Arya has thronged into the hearts of music lovers and it has sold over 2 lakhs units so far. That's a pretty good figure for an album before the release of the film. If you observe the recent trend, even average films are doing well at box office because of the good music. I am happy the way 'Arya' is shaped up.
Tell us about Arya character?
Arya is a positive and cool guy. Kind of aggressive with his opinions and feelings! For example, if you happen to sit beside Aishwarya and Salman and you liked Aishwarya, you would hesitate to say so because of Salman. Arya is kind of a guy, who just speaks whatever is in his mind/heart. Arya is a one-side lover. There is no much response from the girl. The whole movie runs on the characterization and attitude of 'Arya'. The character of 'Arya' is not a common man character. But everybody would enjoy 'Arya' character.
Tell us about director Sukumar?
Sukumar and I are like great buddies. He is very young guy. Our wavelengths matched. He is very happy doing 'Arya' with me. He said that I delivered more than what he expected in this film. He saw me once getting out of a car and he observed me how I walk and greet people. That's when he decided that I was the one made for 'Arya' character. 'Arya' is a director's film. If I get good feedback about my histrionics and characterization, that credit goes to the director. If I am not good in the film, that credit also goes to Sukumar (giggles).
How did the movie shape up?
I liked the movie. I cannot say if the movie is good or bad because I am involved in it. But the film is definitely positive.
Tell us about the heroine Anu Mehta?
I have not felt like I worked with heroine at all. We have not interacted much, because we did not have many scenes together. She looks good and worked very hard. She has done a decent job.
Who is your inspiration in acting?
(Giggles). Do I need to tell who it is? Even before they read it, the visitors of idlebrain.com know the answer.
Which part of acting did you pick from him?
I picked up all aspects from him. I actually grew on him. There are certain compliments from my unit members that I performed like him in few scenes. It is so much imbibed in me that I deliver it subconsciously. Vhat I wish to strongly acquire from is his hardwork and dedication which is matchless.
How many times did you watch his films?
I watched Indra from 14-15 times. I absolutely love that film. Tagore I watched about 6-7 times. I would have watched it for many more number of times, but time did not permit me. Every time I watch Indra, I find something fresh and new in it. I feel lucky to act in the film of Aswini Dutt who produced Indra.
What are you strengths?
My background is my strength. My determination is also strength. I am flexible. I am adaptable both mentally and physically. The character of 'Arya' is a reflection of my ownself.
What are you weaknesses?
If I start telling about my weaknesses, you start looking at them only. I do not want to divert the attention of movie lovers by telling my weaknesses.
You have your 2nd film's release in a couple of days. Are you feeling tenses?
No! Actually, I am feeling numb. I worked hard for six months. I just completed dubbing for 'Arya'. I executed my part of work successfully. Every unit member is very happy with the outcome.
Tell us about your next film Badrinath?
Chinni Krishna is directing this film. The script work is going on. It takes some more time to get the solid script ready. This film would be made on my home banner Geeta Arts. We have not given official statement about this movie yet. We want to open it with a bang. It's a perfect mass film with Himalaya backdrop. My dad feels that unless the script is 100% ready, we should not may any announcement of it.
How was the feedback for your performance in Gangotri?
Yeah. I got feedback from all areas. I know which scenes I performed well and which scenes I did not. I am trying to improve upon the shortcomings.
What kind of involvement do you have in your films?
Obviously I involve, because it's my film. But I do trust the makers of the films, because I chose the right moviemakers like Raju.
Do you have any buddies in the youth heroes?
Prabhas, Tarun and all the heroes I interacted with are my friends. Before I came to industry, Allari Naresh is my friend.
You are having films from Mani Rathnam (Yuva) and Mahesh Babu (Nani) releasing in the same season. Are you not feeling little nervous?
When you have films from big people like them, there is always a little bit of tension. But let me be honest here. I am just listening to Nani songs now. I liked them, especially 1st and 3rd song. When Nani releases, I would love to watch it. I do not believe in any bullshit like we should not like the other films. If my film is good, it would run well. My films collections might get affected if the other films were good. I thoroughly enjoy watching all the films. In the last year, Dil was released during Gangotri time. I really loved watching Dil. I watched it four times. Amma Nanna O Tamil Ammai (ANOTA) was released after Gangotri. That film has some effect on the collections of Gangotri as well. But I thoroughly enjoyed watching ANOTA.
What are the Telugu films you really liked in the recent times?
Okkadu is a fantastic movie. I liked Manmadhudu, Malliswari, Tagore, Dil and ANOTA a lot. In the latest films, I liked Venky.
What are your hobbies?
Books, music, watching DVDs, play pool, pub hopping, catching up with cousins, and shopping to name a few. When I get some free time, I have lot many things to do.
What kind of books do you read?
I do read personality development books most of the film. My all time favorite has been 'Who moved my cheese' by Dr. Spenser Johnson.
If you observe the poster designs of Gangotri and Arya, Gangotri had family outlook where photos of everybody were featured. In Arya, you seem to have monopolized them. Not even a single photo of heroine and other characters is found. Why is it so?
The producer Raju does not want to show the heroine till the movie is released. Hence he featured me in all the posters. My mom scolded me that heroine's photo is not there on the posters. It was entirely the producer's decision. Hence, we started revealing heroine in trailers of Arya.
What is the primary difference between target audiences of Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan?
Pawan Kalyan has got youngsters & general audience. Chiranjeevi has got mass and general audiences.
Which kind of audiences you are targeting?
I don't want to fix my audience. I go by the subject. Script has to be good. Gangotri catered to the general audiences and masses. Arya is targeted at youth. Badrinath is aimed at masses and general audiences.
Tell us about the songs in Arya?
There are six songs. Two songs were shot in Kerala. Two songs were shot in Hyderabad. Remaining two songs come in montages.
1. Takadhimithom: This is the first song in the film. It is a hero introduction song. Harish Pai did the choreography. It would be a pleasant surprise for the audiences. Visually this song is the best.
2. Feel My Love: Second song in the film. It is melody song picturized on hero about how much he loves heroine. It is a montage song. Nixon choreographed this song. He worked for films like Bobby and Varsham in the past. I am getting good feedback for the 'moon walk step' in the trailer from this film.
3. You Rock My World: This is the song before interval. Raju Sundaram has done a fantastic job for this song. It's a hip song.
4. Oh My brotheru: This song is the fourth one in the film. Ashok Master choreographed it. I dubbed my voice for a few dialogues in this song. It's a youth song.
5. A ante Amalapuram: This is the fifth song in the film. It's a complete mass song. Shankar choreographed it.
6. Nuvvante: This is the last song on the film taken on montages. It's a pure melody choreographed by Shankar
Where do find the heroine in these songs?
Almost all the songs are solo. Abhinaya Sri did the 'A ante Amalapuram' song.
Being a producer son, do you involve yourself in production activities of the film as well?
I am the son of a producer and a distributor. I know a lot about production and distribution. Raju is a premiere distributor in Nizam. I do not have to be worried about theaters. He has got us the fantastic theaters all over. Arya has best of the theaters in AP.
Gangotri (Saptagiri) and Arya (Sudarshan 35) has renovated theatrical release in Hyderabad. Are you superstitious?
I am not superstitious. But the producer Raju is. He keeps on comparing things in Gangotri with the things in Arya and feels happy about it. Here are few more similar things
1. Hero travel on cycle in both the films
2. There are kids in both films
3. Hero uses musical instruments in both the films. (flute in Gangotri and mouth organ in Arya)
I heard that the prerelease of this film is around 7 crores. Is it true?
I have no idea about it. I just finished my dubbing and had a fresh haircut. Can you believe it? I do not even know how much I am paid. In our unit, money has become secondary for all of us. All the team members have something to prove and we worked with passion. Making the movie success is out first priority. We are not interested in money as much we are in filmmaking.
What is the involvement of your father in your film career?
He leaves me as an individual, just like the fathers of any hero in the industry. I should climb and fall and realize the travails on my own. He takes care of general aspects like script. Once script is finalized, he would not involve. He feels that his pressure should not be on the project.
Are you in the number game?
Yes! I am! Show me who is not in the number game. I know where I stand now. I want to go up and be among the top bracket. I am in the rat race. I am running and I want to run in the future.
Do you want to say anything to the visitors of idlebrain.com?
Thank you guys for viewing idlebrain.com. Thanks to idlebrain.com for taking my interview. Idlebrain.com caters to most of the overseas Telugu movie lovers. Telugu movie lovers in overseas like class films a lot. Arya is the film for the overseas crowds. Do watch it. Stay tuned to idlebrain. Go and watch the film as per the rating. If Arya is not good, do not waste your bucks by watching it. But watch it many times if Arya is a good film.
Idlebrain.com has caught up with Allu Arjun at his residence on 5th May. He looked very composed and cool even though he has 'Arya' release in a couple of days. Here are the excepts of an interview that lasted for more than 45 minutes...
When the acting bug did caught you?
It was the beginning on year 2002. I wanted to be in the profession of movies. I was about to go off to Canada and I got the offer of 'Jayam' film. For a few justified reasons, I could not act in film. Later on Gangotri happened.
How did Daddy happen to you?
It happened over night. We did not plan for it. I was a discotheque freak. On the sets of Daddy, Chiranjeevi asked me if I would like to do a small dance bit. And I could not resist saying yes!
When every debutant hero is targeting youth by doing love stories and youth flicks, you chose to do a film that caters to family audiences?
All I care about is a good script. For me the target audience is not the priority. All that matter to me is to be a part of good film. I am a modern city guy and the character in Gangotri is that of a naïve village boy. That character was not my cup of tea, but I did it because I knew that it works. And, of course who passes up the chance of doing K Raghavendra Rao's film.
How is the experience of working for Gangotri?
It was awesome. Working with a legendary director in his 100th film is a great privilege. The subject is a very sacred one.
Tell us about Arya film?
Arya (giggles). I just finished dubbing for the film. Arya is releasing on 7th May 2004 with 99 prints in approximately 120 centers. Arya has thronged into the hearts of music lovers and it has sold over 2 lakhs units so far. That's a pretty good figure for an album before the release of the film. If you observe the recent trend, even average films are doing well at box office because of the good music. I am happy the way 'Arya' is shaped up.
Tell us about Arya character?
Arya is a positive and cool guy. Kind of aggressive with his opinions and feelings! For example, if you happen to sit beside Aishwarya and Salman and you liked Aishwarya, you would hesitate to say so because of Salman. Arya is kind of a guy, who just speaks whatever is in his mind/heart. Arya is a one-side lover. There is no much response from the girl. The whole movie runs on the characterization and attitude of 'Arya'. The character of 'Arya' is not a common man character. But everybody would enjoy 'Arya' character.
Tell us about director Sukumar?
Sukumar and I are like great buddies. He is very young guy. Our wavelengths matched. He is very happy doing 'Arya' with me. He said that I delivered more than what he expected in this film. He saw me once getting out of a car and he observed me how I walk and greet people. That's when he decided that I was the one made for 'Arya' character. 'Arya' is a director's film. If I get good feedback about my histrionics and characterization, that credit goes to the director. If I am not good in the film, that credit also goes to Sukumar (giggles).
How did the movie shape up?
I liked the movie. I cannot say if the movie is good or bad because I am involved in it. But the film is definitely positive.
Tell us about the heroine Anu Mehta?
I have not felt like I worked with heroine at all. We have not interacted much, because we did not have many scenes together. She looks good and worked very hard. She has done a decent job.
Who is your inspiration in acting?
(Giggles). Do I need to tell who it is? Even before they read it, the visitors of idlebrain.com know the answer.
Which part of acting did you pick from him?
I picked up all aspects from him. I actually grew on him. There are certain compliments from my unit members that I performed like him in few scenes. It is so much imbibed in me that I deliver it subconsciously. Vhat I wish to strongly acquire from is his hardwork and dedication which is matchless.
How many times did you watch his films?
I watched Indra from 14-15 times. I absolutely love that film. Tagore I watched about 6-7 times. I would have watched it for many more number of times, but time did not permit me. Every time I watch Indra, I find something fresh and new in it. I feel lucky to act in the film of Aswini Dutt who produced Indra.
What are you strengths?
My background is my strength. My determination is also strength. I am flexible. I am adaptable both mentally and physically. The character of 'Arya' is a reflection of my ownself.
What are you weaknesses?
If I start telling about my weaknesses, you start looking at them only. I do not want to divert the attention of movie lovers by telling my weaknesses.
You have your 2nd film's release in a couple of days. Are you feeling tenses?
No! Actually, I am feeling numb. I worked hard for six months. I just completed dubbing for 'Arya'. I executed my part of work successfully. Every unit member is very happy with the outcome.
Tell us about your next film Badrinath?
Chinni Krishna is directing this film. The script work is going on. It takes some more time to get the solid script ready. This film would be made on my home banner Geeta Arts. We have not given official statement about this movie yet. We want to open it with a bang. It's a perfect mass film with Himalaya backdrop. My dad feels that unless the script is 100% ready, we should not may any announcement of it.
How was the feedback for your performance in Gangotri?
Yeah. I got feedback from all areas. I know which scenes I performed well and which scenes I did not. I am trying to improve upon the shortcomings.
What kind of involvement do you have in your films?
Obviously I involve, because it's my film. But I do trust the makers of the films, because I chose the right moviemakers like Raju.
Do you have any buddies in the youth heroes?
Prabhas, Tarun and all the heroes I interacted with are my friends. Before I came to industry, Allari Naresh is my friend.
You are having films from Mani Rathnam (Yuva) and Mahesh Babu (Nani) releasing in the same season. Are you not feeling little nervous?
When you have films from big people like them, there is always a little bit of tension. But let me be honest here. I am just listening to Nani songs now. I liked them, especially 1st and 3rd song. When Nani releases, I would love to watch it. I do not believe in any bullshit like we should not like the other films. If my film is good, it would run well. My films collections might get affected if the other films were good. I thoroughly enjoy watching all the films. In the last year, Dil was released during Gangotri time. I really loved watching Dil. I watched it four times. Amma Nanna O Tamil Ammai (ANOTA) was released after Gangotri. That film has some effect on the collections of Gangotri as well. But I thoroughly enjoyed watching ANOTA.
What are the Telugu films you really liked in the recent times?
Okkadu is a fantastic movie. I liked Manmadhudu, Malliswari, Tagore, Dil and ANOTA a lot. In the latest films, I liked Venky.
What are your hobbies?
Books, music, watching DVDs, play pool, pub hopping, catching up with cousins, and shopping to name a few. When I get some free time, I have lot many things to do.
What kind of books do you read?
I do read personality development books most of the film. My all time favorite has been 'Who moved my cheese' by Dr. Spenser Johnson.
If you observe the poster designs of Gangotri and Arya, Gangotri had family outlook where photos of everybody were featured. In Arya, you seem to have monopolized them. Not even a single photo of heroine and other characters is found. Why is it so?
The producer Raju does not want to show the heroine till the movie is released. Hence he featured me in all the posters. My mom scolded me that heroine's photo is not there on the posters. It was entirely the producer's decision. Hence, we started revealing heroine in trailers of Arya.
What is the primary difference between target audiences of Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan?
Pawan Kalyan has got youngsters & general audience. Chiranjeevi has got mass and general audiences.
Which kind of audiences you are targeting?
I don't want to fix my audience. I go by the subject. Script has to be good. Gangotri catered to the general audiences and masses. Arya is targeted at youth. Badrinath is aimed at masses and general audiences.
Tell us about the songs in Arya?
There are six songs. Two songs were shot in Kerala. Two songs were shot in Hyderabad. Remaining two songs come in montages.
1. Takadhimithom: This is the first song in the film. It is a hero introduction song. Harish Pai did the choreography. It would be a pleasant surprise for the audiences. Visually this song is the best.
2. Feel My Love: Second song in the film. It is melody song picturized on hero about how much he loves heroine. It is a montage song. Nixon choreographed this song. He worked for films like Bobby and Varsham in the past. I am getting good feedback for the 'moon walk step' in the trailer from this film.
3. You Rock My World: This is the song before interval. Raju Sundaram has done a fantastic job for this song. It's a hip song.
4. Oh My brotheru: This song is the fourth one in the film. Ashok Master choreographed it. I dubbed my voice for a few dialogues in this song. It's a youth song.
5. A ante Amalapuram: This is the fifth song in the film. It's a complete mass song. Shankar choreographed it.
6. Nuvvante: This is the last song on the film taken on montages. It's a pure melody choreographed by Shankar
Where do find the heroine in these songs?
Almost all the songs are solo. Abhinaya Sri did the 'A ante Amalapuram' song.
Being a producer son, do you involve yourself in production activities of the film as well?
I am the son of a producer and a distributor. I know a lot about production and distribution. Raju is a premiere distributor in Nizam. I do not have to be worried about theaters. He has got us the fantastic theaters all over. Arya has best of the theaters in AP.
Gangotri (Saptagiri) and Arya (Sudarshan 35) has renovated theatrical release in Hyderabad. Are you superstitious?
I am not superstitious. But the producer Raju is. He keeps on comparing things in Gangotri with the things in Arya and feels happy about it. Here are few more similar things
1. Hero travel on cycle in both the films
2. There are kids in both films
3. Hero uses musical instruments in both the films. (flute in Gangotri and mouth organ in Arya)
I heard that the prerelease of this film is around 7 crores. Is it true?
I have no idea about it. I just finished my dubbing and had a fresh haircut. Can you believe it? I do not even know how much I am paid. In our unit, money has become secondary for all of us. All the team members have something to prove and we worked with passion. Making the movie success is out first priority. We are not interested in money as much we are in filmmaking.
What is the involvement of your father in your film career?
He leaves me as an individual, just like the fathers of any hero in the industry. I should climb and fall and realize the travails on my own. He takes care of general aspects like script. Once script is finalized, he would not involve. He feels that his pressure should not be on the project.
Are you in the number game?
Yes! I am! Show me who is not in the number game. I know where I stand now. I want to go up and be among the top bracket. I am in the rat race. I am running and I want to run in the future.
Do you want to say anything to the visitors of idlebrain.com?
Thank you guys for viewing idlebrain.com. Thanks to idlebrain.com for taking my interview. Idlebrain.com caters to most of the overseas Telugu movie lovers. Telugu movie lovers in overseas like class films a lot. Arya is the film for the overseas crowds. Do watch it. Stay tuned to idlebrain. Go and watch the film as per the rating. If Arya is not good, do not waste your bucks by watching it. But watch it many times if Arya is a good film.
Arya 2 details
Arya 2 is a forthcoming 2009 Telugu language film directed by Sukumar, and is a follow-up to the actor's and the director's previous successful film, Arya. Stylish star Allu Arjun plays the lead role, with Kajal Aggarwal and Shraddha Das playing the heroines [1]. The film, which began in October 2008, was suppose to be released on Oct 9th but has been reportedly postponed to November 18th or 25th [2]. Keeping in mind the 100 days run of Magadheera, the makers have taken this decision. Magadheera is going strong after completing 50 days run too, which is very rare to any Blockbuster. Already the Magadheera has shattered many records and it has been declared as an Industry Hit. As the 'Magadheera' film is still going strong at box-office, makers feel if "Arya 2" will be released, buyers may be forced to replace 'Magadheera' with this new one and hence they have decided to postpone the release. The audio was launched on November 1st.[3]. Aarya 2 is expected to hit screens in the second week of November. The audio launch would be held in this month. Kajal Agarwal is the female lead of the film. Sukumar, who directed the original is directing this movie too. Navdeep and Shraddha Das are doing supporting roles in this film. Music of the film is by Devi Sri Prasad. V Aditya Babu and Bhogavalli Prasad are combinely producing the film on Aditya Arts banner. After the release in Telugu it will also be released in Malayalam.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arya_2
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arya_2
Allu Arjun @ Wikipedia
Allu Arjun (Telugu:అల్లు అర్జున్), born April 8, 1983 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India is a Telugu film actor. His father Allu Aravind is a Telugu film producer. He is the nephew of the famous Telugu actor Chiranjeevi. He is also the grandson of the Telugu comedic actor Allu Ramalingaiah. His cousin Ram Charan Teja is also a Tollywood actor.
He has two siblings - an older brother named Allu Venkatesh, and a younger brother named Allu Sirish. He now lives in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh with his family.
Contents [hide]
1 Career
1.1 Early Career
1.2 Success: 2007 - present
2 Awards
2.1 Santosham Film Awards
2.2 Nandi Awards
3 Filmography
4 References
5 External links
[edit]Career
[edit]Early Career
Allu Arjun's debut as an actor, was in a Telugu movie named Daddy which was produced by his father. His first movie where he played the lead actor was Gangotri which was directed by K.Raghavendra Rao. [1].
His second film Arya, which was released in 2004 was a hit at the box office. [2] It was Arjun's first major hit.
In 2005, his third film Bunny was released. His fourth film Happy which was released in 2006 did not prove to be as successful as his previous ones. [3] The film managed to make a decent profit in the Indian movie scene in the U.S.[4] He is best known for his dancing skill and style.
[edit]Success: 2007 - present
In 2007, his fifth film, Desamuduru, directed by Puri Jagannadh, proved to be a box office hit[5] and the first hit[6] of the year in Tollywood. This movie grossed 12.58 crores and a share of Rs. 9.5 crores worldwide in the first week of its release. This opening remains his highest so far in his career. In the same year, he also made a guest appearance in his uncle, Chiranjeevi's film, Shankardada Zindabad.
In May 2008, his sixth film Parugu was released[7], which was directed by Bhaskar.
All of Allu Arjun's movies except Gangotri were translated into Malayalam. Desamudrudu was renamed to Hero and Parugu was renamed to Krishna when dubbed. This helped him gain some popularity in the state of Kerala where his movies were received well.
After the super hit of Bunny (2005), Stylish Star Allu Arjun is all set to team up with director V.V. Vinayak again in a commercial flick to be produced by hit maker Allu Aravind under the banner of Geetha Arts. This film is expected to go on floors in June.
Meanwhile, Allu Arjun’s other Telugu film, directed by Gunasekhar and produced by hit maker D.V.V. Danaiah, will start rolling from March 21. The hunt is still on for a new heroine. Allu Arjun will have a foreign babe as his heroine in this film which will be shot in three schedules. The first two schedules will end by March and April. The third schedule will start in April end and will continue till the entire shooting is complete.Then later he is a planning of ating in a tamil film Whih is going to directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon.
[edit]Awards
[edit]Santosham Film Awards
2005: Best Young Performer for Arya
2006: Best Young Performer for Bunny
Nandi Awards
2005: Special Jury for Arya
Filmography
Year Film Role Notes
2001 Daddy Gopi Special appearance
2003 Gangotri Simhadri
2004 Arya Arya Winner, Santosham Best Young Performers Award
Winner, Nandi Award for Special Jury
2005 Bunny Bunny Winner, Santosham Best Young Performers Award
2006 Happy Bunny
2007 Desamuduru Bala Govind
Shankardada Zindabad Special appearance
2008 Parugu Krishna
2009 Arya 2 Arya Filming
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allu_Arjun
He has two siblings - an older brother named Allu Venkatesh, and a younger brother named Allu Sirish. He now lives in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh with his family.
Contents [hide]
1 Career
1.1 Early Career
1.2 Success: 2007 - present
2 Awards
2.1 Santosham Film Awards
2.2 Nandi Awards
3 Filmography
4 References
5 External links
[edit]Career
[edit]Early Career
Allu Arjun's debut as an actor, was in a Telugu movie named Daddy which was produced by his father. His first movie where he played the lead actor was Gangotri which was directed by K.Raghavendra Rao. [1].
His second film Arya, which was released in 2004 was a hit at the box office. [2] It was Arjun's first major hit.
In 2005, his third film Bunny was released. His fourth film Happy which was released in 2006 did not prove to be as successful as his previous ones. [3] The film managed to make a decent profit in the Indian movie scene in the U.S.[4] He is best known for his dancing skill and style.
[edit]Success: 2007 - present
In 2007, his fifth film, Desamuduru, directed by Puri Jagannadh, proved to be a box office hit[5] and the first hit[6] of the year in Tollywood. This movie grossed 12.58 crores and a share of Rs. 9.5 crores worldwide in the first week of its release. This opening remains his highest so far in his career. In the same year, he also made a guest appearance in his uncle, Chiranjeevi's film, Shankardada Zindabad.
In May 2008, his sixth film Parugu was released[7], which was directed by Bhaskar.
All of Allu Arjun's movies except Gangotri were translated into Malayalam. Desamudrudu was renamed to Hero and Parugu was renamed to Krishna when dubbed. This helped him gain some popularity in the state of Kerala where his movies were received well.
After the super hit of Bunny (2005), Stylish Star Allu Arjun is all set to team up with director V.V. Vinayak again in a commercial flick to be produced by hit maker Allu Aravind under the banner of Geetha Arts. This film is expected to go on floors in June.
Meanwhile, Allu Arjun’s other Telugu film, directed by Gunasekhar and produced by hit maker D.V.V. Danaiah, will start rolling from March 21. The hunt is still on for a new heroine. Allu Arjun will have a foreign babe as his heroine in this film which will be shot in three schedules. The first two schedules will end by March and April. The third schedule will start in April end and will continue till the entire shooting is complete.Then later he is a planning of ating in a tamil film Whih is going to directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon.
[edit]Awards
[edit]Santosham Film Awards
2005: Best Young Performer for Arya
2006: Best Young Performer for Bunny
Nandi Awards
2005: Special Jury for Arya
Filmography
Year Film Role Notes
2001 Daddy Gopi Special appearance
2003 Gangotri Simhadri
2004 Arya Arya Winner, Santosham Best Young Performers Award
Winner, Nandi Award for Special Jury
2005 Bunny Bunny Winner, Santosham Best Young Performers Award
2006 Happy Bunny
2007 Desamuduru Bala Govind
Shankardada Zindabad Special appearance
2008 Parugu Krishna
2009 Arya 2 Arya Filming
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allu_Arjun
Friday, April 17, 2009
Bunny Biography
Allu Arjun, known also as Bunny in reference to his movie by the same name, is a winning face in Telugu cinema.
Basics on Allu
Arjun was born on 8th April 1983 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India to a film producer Allu Aravind. He is one of three sons. His brothers are Allu Venkatesh and Allu Sirish. His grandfather was the comedian Allu Ramalingaiah. Chiranjeevi, one of the most successful stars in the South, is his uncle and his son the actor Rama Charan Teja is his cousin.
Allu Arjun’s Movies
2001 Arjun’s first movie was Daddy, which was produced by his father and starred his uncle Chiranjeevi and Simran. It had an average run in theaters.
2003 His next movie Gangotri, which saw him in the lead, was a success. He acted with Prakash Raj and Aditi Agarwal as a man who is willing to go against all odds to marry the woman he loves.
2004 Arya was one of Arjun’s biggest movies.
2005 Bunny was another hit to his credit. It was a story of a boy in love with a girl and who finally gets past all obstacles to marry her.
2006 Happy with Genelia D’Souza and Manoj Bajpai did not do well.
2007 In Desamuduru, he was cast opposite Hansika Motwani, as Bala Govind who fights for justice. It was his highest earning movie.
2008 Parugu, which was based on Chiranjeevi’s daughter’s elopement, was a moderate success.
Basics on Allu
Arjun was born on 8th April 1983 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India to a film producer Allu Aravind. He is one of three sons. His brothers are Allu Venkatesh and Allu Sirish. His grandfather was the comedian Allu Ramalingaiah. Chiranjeevi, one of the most successful stars in the South, is his uncle and his son the actor Rama Charan Teja is his cousin.
Allu Arjun’s Movies
2001 Arjun’s first movie was Daddy, which was produced by his father and starred his uncle Chiranjeevi and Simran. It had an average run in theaters.
2003 His next movie Gangotri, which saw him in the lead, was a success. He acted with Prakash Raj and Aditi Agarwal as a man who is willing to go against all odds to marry the woman he loves.
2004 Arya was one of Arjun’s biggest movies.
2005 Bunny was another hit to his credit. It was a story of a boy in love with a girl and who finally gets past all obstacles to marry her.
2006 Happy with Genelia D’Souza and Manoj Bajpai did not do well.
2007 In Desamuduru, he was cast opposite Hansika Motwani, as Bala Govind who fights for justice. It was his highest earning movie.
2008 Parugu, which was based on Chiranjeevi’s daughter’s elopement, was a moderate success.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
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