Illeana opposite Ravi Teja!?

Illeana is the current rage among the youth. Her popularity has now soared much after the stupendous success of Pokiri. Now, she is all set to act with another mass hero, Ravi Teja. Producer BVVSN Prasad is now trying to rope her in for his new film with hero Ravi Teja. Sources told us that the discussions between Illeana and the producer are going on. Director 'Amma' Rajashekar (of Ranam fame) is keen on taking her in. But the hitch is - her dairy is now full. She can only say yes to the project if makers can postpone their project to the August. Because she has just recently signed on Krishnvamsy - NTR's film that would go to regular shoot in June. She is now currently working for Prabha's Munna. And Puri Jagannadh is seeking her dates for his next film with Allu Arjun. Hence, this charming beauty and her mother are trying hard to adjust dates to cater to this film.

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Vijay wants Illeana for Pokiri remake!

Vijay, who is earning the sobriquet of ‘Remake Raja’ in Kollywood, now wants the heroine of Pokiri for his remake. The fresh-faced young actress Illeana, is now the hottest property in the Telugu industry and commands Rs 50 lakh per film! But with the crossover trend dominating among the heroines — Nayantara in Tollywood and Shriya in Kollywood being two examples — it’s likely that she will be signed on for this project.After completing the remake of Pokiri, Vijay will be doing a film with director Selvaraghavan. According to Selva, the project will commence in September this year. In the meantime, the director will be starting his first (only) Telugu film with Venkatesh and Jothika in the lead in the coming weeks and is planning to complete it one schedule that will last three months. The reason for the rush? Probably his impending wedding to actress Sonia Agarwal, which could take place in October.

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Gossip: Illiyana is ready for kissing scenes!

She enjoys being labeled as sexy and is confident with the roles she is enacting. Iliana says that the costumes in her film Devadasu have added charm to her personality. I am thankful to director YVS for all of my successes. Will modesty help any actress? She questions. If occasion demands Illiana has no objection wearing revealing outfits. Even the Goa girl has no qualms doing kissing scenes. Earlier it was considered to be vulgar, but today public wants it. Illiana is ready to do anything to suit the audiences taste. She adds that public expects much more from the actresses. "I will smooch in days to come. But the kisses must be relevant to the film's story. When I had shot my first romantic scene for Devadas I was a nervous wreck and had to drink loads of water to shed shyness. But now I have become brave," says Illiana. The brave girl has no hesitations doing kissing scene. Anyone one there to take up?


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Pokiri - Slick action

IndiaGlitz [Friday, April 28, 2006]
Being bad has never been better. And suddenly gangster and mafia movies are the flavor. In a sense, even Mahesh Babu's previous movie Athadu was one.



In Pokiri, the hero is introduced to us a ruthless baddie, part of the huge underbelly of mafia. By the time we come to the denouement, there is much twist and turn. If you like some racy action, fun, glamour and love, then Pokiri would be your kind of film.

Pandu (Mahesh) is a remorseless mafia man. He is part of a gang that is headed by Ali Bhai (Prakash Raj), the Dubai-based don. Pandu falls in love with the aerobics teacher Sruthi (Ileana). She also falls for him but he is put off by his bad ways. Pandu has a fall-out with Ali Bhai while Sruthi is harassed by a venal cop (Asish Vidyarthi). The finale is about how Pandu (there is a suspense to his role) outwits Ali and how he gets the hand of Sruthi.

The tale is a mixture of Hollywood and desi hits.

Mahesh revels in an author-backed role. His insouciance and cultivated elegance add to the polish of the character. He is decidedly first rate in the role of a patented baddie. The director seems to have created his character with lot of care. Even his looks are very cool and comfy. Ileana, looking gorgeous, is also very cute and likeable. She has moved up in acting to after Devadasu. Her exchanges with Mahesh and the natural chemistry that flow between them is a highlight of the movie.

Prakash Raj as Ali is typical. But some of his mannerisms are predictable. So too is Asish Vidyarthi. But it is Shayaji Shinde, as a honest cop, who is the standout. Nasser is also convincing. The same cannot be said of the comedy track.


Mani Sharma's music is also another plus. His re-recording gives the right backdrop. Shyam K Naidu's camera work is another asset to the movie.

Puri Jagannadh has got it right as a scriptwriter. He has worked around the story with dexterity. He has also got the feel of the movie right. Though there are elements that may put you off (too much action and extra glamour), Puri Jagannadh surely knows the pulse of the audience. And in Mahesh he has got an able ally.

Pokiri looks like it will work at the box office.

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