Asin not in 'Marma Yogi'

Denying all the speculations which were saying that Asin would once again share the screen with Kamal Haasan for a cameo role in 'Marma Yogi', the actress has now confirmed that there is no fact in it.

The talented actress who has reached incredible heights in her career co-stars with Salman khan and Ajay Devgan in 'London Dreams' and she has been back to Mumbai recently after completing the shoot for the film for 45 days in London and Paris.

Asin's next venture includes 'The 19th step', produced by Walt Disney, which would have Kamal Haasan and acclaimed Japanese actor Tadanobu. This multi-lingual film which is to be made in Tamil, English and Japanese will be directed by Bharat Bala who has made hundreds of classic commercials and also has directed acclaimed music videos including 'Vande Mataram' and 'Pray for me brother' of Maestro A.R.Rahman.

'The 19th step' will be the first Indian film on martial arts; it speaks about 'Kalaripayattu', which is claimed to be the source of all Oriental martial art forms.

And what is foremost interesting is Asin plays the role of a Japanese princess that can even turn other actresses green with envy.

Asin is sure going places!

Tamanna says NO

Tamanna has declined an offer to act opposite Mahesh Babu in a Telugu film to be directed by Trivikram, one of the happening directors of Andhra Pradesh.

According to sources, the trouble is that she was promised the heroine's role, but it now looks like Parvathi Melton, the other heroine has more scenes and songs with Mahesh. Following this, Tamanna has reportedly decided to opt out.

The petite actress is currently playing the female lead role in three Tamil films- Ayan opposite Surya, Padikadhavan opposite Dhanush and Ananda Thandavam, which has the story of Sujatha and directed by Chellamay fame Gandhi Krishna.

However, Tamanna in a telephonic reaction to Indiaglitz has stated that she had to opt out of the project due to non availability of dates.

Gautham directs Mahesh Babu

Gautham Menon will be directing a Telugu film featuring Mahesh Babu. The film that is yet to be titled, is expected to be an action-packed entertainer in which the star Mahesh Babu would play the role of an encounter cop.

Gautham had earlier directed 'Gharsana', the Telugu remake of 'Khaaka Khaaka' starring Venkatesh in the lead.

Meanwhile, the popular director of Tamil cinema has completed 'Vaaranam Ayiram' starring Suriya and would commence his next starring Ajith and Sameera Reddy from this November.

Sources close to Gautham Menon said his movie with Ajith would be a racy film but not the typical of Goutham Menon's style. It would be quite different from the run-of-the-mill stuff."

Parvati Melton to pair with Mahesh Babu

After considering top level heroines like Deepika Padukone, Ileana and all top rung heroines for Mahesh Babu's new flick, now the winner is confirmed. Parvati Melton who is still to get a start with lead heroine role received the honor for her sustained effort.

Following a photo shoot she is selected for the main lead in this two heroine feature.

With high and shapely beauty Parvati Melton did her debut in 'Vennela', though able to do main heroine roles but not against a big star.

This is the ever first for her to pair with a big star in a lead heroine role. In Trivikram's 'Jalsa', too she was one of the leads. Also she did a hit number with Pawan Kalyan.

This Trivikram's new flick start's regular shoot from 3rd September. It is produced by S Ramesh on Kanakaratna Movies banner. Devi Sri Prasad has taken the charge of composing Music.

Mahesh – Trivikram's 'Varudu' begins in Rajasthan

The most anticipated movie for the year 2009, 'Varudu' begins in Rajasthan before the end of this September.

The movie stars the Tollywood prince Mahesh Babu in the lead pitted against the dual heroines Parvathi Meltor and Tamanna of 'Happy Days'. Trivkiram Srinivas directs this pricey movie which is undertaken by the producer Singanamala Ramesh. The movie made under Kanaka Rathna Movies banner is expected to stir the box office next year.

Sources stated that the pooja for this film has been performed this year in the month of May but the regular shooting was postponed several times.

The release of 'Athidi' happened almost an year ago and fans of Mahesh are expecting 'Varudu' to boost their spirits.

Latest buzz is that the shooting for this movie will begin from the end of this month in Rajasthan. The music for this movie is composed by Mani Sharma who has already completed composing two of the songs that features in this movie.

Puli to have Trivikram's Lyrics

Box office hit director of films Nuvve Nuvve, Athadu, Jalsa, Trivikram Srinivas has contributed as a writer and Lyricist too. In the film Oka Raju Oka Rani Trivikram has penned two songs in addition with writing the story.

He also has contributed in Venaktesh's film Chinthakayala Ravi few songs and the latest news is that he has written two songs for Pavan Kalyan's Puli.

Jalsa in the past a box office hit in the combination of Pavan Kalyan and Trivikram Srinivas.

S J Surya is hopeful that these songs will be also a hit.

Trivikram's dialogue in the movies Nuvvu Naku Nachavu and Manmadhudu have turned in to as assets of the films.

Reunion of Pawan and Puri

Eight years back Pawan Kalyan and film maker Puri Jagannath joined hands.

The result was the immensely successful film 'Badri'.

Both moved on in their respective careers and are now names with great influence and wide reputation.

The leading man and the super hit maker are coming together again for a high budget flick which will be produced by actor Ganesh under the banner of Parameshwar Arts Banner and will be presented by Ravikiran Babu.

Talking about the forthcoming project, Puri Jagannath told that during the eight years he and Pawan has tried several times to do a movie together and even prepared some stories, but every time due to one reason or the other they could not team up.

The director is also looking forward to direct Pawan Kalyan and he also adds that a very powerful story with great scenes have to be prepared now as the expectations will be very high.

But he is sure to stand up to the expectations of the film lovers.

Talking about Ganesh who is going to finance the yet to be titled movie, Puri sad that he has been his friend for 18 years and is on his way to become a big time producer with the new film which will start to roll next year.