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Actress Priyamani, the rising heartthrob of Andhra youth, today said that she felt happy to receive the complement about her as Jr. Soundarya. “People not only in my close circles, but also well-wishers in the industry say that I look like Soundarya, and hence complement me as Jr. Soundarya. In fact, I am thrilled at this comparison.” Her latest film Nava Vasantham, which received an above average to semi-hit talk, might help her further in her career. Prior to that, her lead role in Yamadonga, made her a regular buff in the industry circles

It seems like more and more of Tollywood’s stars are revealing their melodious traits. After NTR, it’s now JAGAPATHI BABU’s turn to step into the recording studio. For the upcoming JD CHAKRAVARTHY directed movie, Homam, Jagapathi Babu will be singing along with heroine cum singer MAMTA MOHANDAS. The actor seems to be going through a dream career-run at this moment, with him being signed up for a lot of films. He expressed that he’s extremely excited by the prospect of playback singing in the movie which is now in the final stages of shooting. The film is also said to feature a new heroine

Tollywood director B JAYA seems to be confident about the success of her latest film Sawaal. SUHANI is playing the lead opposite BHARAT in the movie. The cast and crew have recently returned from an adventurous shooting schedule in some of the most exotic locales in southern Karnataka like Sivasamudram, Kaveri water falls, Mahesh hills and Melkote and places near Coorg. “It was a wonderful experience to shoot in some of the most serene landscapes in Karnataka. These locales are second to none and we all had a ball of a time in the lap of Mother Nature. I am sure the film will be a big hit,” says an elated Suhani

Finding the right heroine for VENU, the tallest hero in Tollywood, is indeed a herculean task. His debut film Swayamvaram was with a moderately tall LAYA and has struggled to find a suitable co-star ever since. Now, for his latest film Deepavali, he has the good fortune of working with MEGHA NAIR, the tall girl from Kerala. HARI BABU is the directing the movie. Megha Nair, a model from Ernakulam in Kerala, reveals, “Cameraman PRASAD is family friend. He said there is a hunt in Tollywood for tall girls and I immediately expressed my willingness to do a Telugu film. Fortunately, I was considered for the film,” It is learnt that ANUSHKA was the first choice, but she declined the offer for lack of dates

Director BAPU does not need an introduction. He’s been around for over four decades now and has milestones like Muthyalamuggu and Seethakka to his credit. The veteran director is currently working on his latest venture Sundarakanda, starring CHARMI and NARESH in the lead. Charmi it seems is completely in awe of the veteran director. “Bapu is a natural artist. The world knows about the aesthetic value of his films but you need to see the storyboards to get an idea of his genius. The imagery he comes up with just pen and pencil is something you must see to believe. He makes it all look so easy,” says Charmi

Actress ILEANA has hit a purple patch, two years into her acting career. Not only does she have her hands full with some of the biggest banners in Tollywood, Ileana has also been signed up to play the lead opposite SHINEY AHUJA in a Bollywood flick. The actress seems to be having a tough time managing her busy schedule and seems to be yearning for the simple pleasures of life. “If I have had time, I would love to clean my house and wash clothes and spruce up the interiors at home. I miss home and spending time with my family the most,” says Ileana

The two superstars of Tollywood and Kollywood, actor Chiranjeevi and director Shankar have a huge fan following.

Prasad is close to Chiranjeevi and also to Shankar. Prasad is now in touch with both of them and plans to produce a film. If everything goes well, the project may materialize in 2008