Cinema Slides
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s forthcoming film tentatively titled "Adhinayakudu" has now shifted its shoot location to Australia from Malaysia. After shooting schedule in Kurnool, the film unit left to Malayisa to can a song on NBK and Lakshmi Rai. Now the film unit is filming song sequences on lead pair in Australia.
NBK is playing three characters in this flick. Three hot girls Charmi, Saloni and Lakshmi Rai are playing the leading ladies in the film. Sahaja Nati Jayasudha is playing a special role in the film. The film is said to be a mass entertainer.
The film is being directed by Paruchuri Murali and produced by ML Kumar Chowdary on Sri Keerthi Combines banner. Music director Kalyani Mallik is composing the music for this flick. The movie is expected to release for Pongal, 2012.
NBK is playing three characters in this flick. Three hot girls Charmi, Saloni and Lakshmi Rai are playing the leading ladies in the film. Sahaja Nati Jayasudha is playing a special role in the film. The film is said to be a mass entertainer.
The film is being directed by Paruchuri Murali and produced by ML Kumar Chowdary on Sri Keerthi Combines banner. Music director Kalyani Mallik is composing the music for this flick. The movie is expected to release for Pongal, 2012.
Like many star kids these days, Shruti Haasan wants to be known more for her achievements than as Kamal Haasan’s daughter. And going by her track record so far, she seems confident of this happening soon.
The 25-year-old is now known for her musical talent and her acting is decent, as seen in ‘Luck’ (2009), ‘Dil To Baccha Hai Ji’ (2010) and the Telugu film ‘Anaganaga O Dheerudu’ (2010). While the initial year was a bit rough, with Luck bombing at the box office, her soon to be launched ‘7 Aum Arivu’, said to be worth Rs 84 crores, comes with a truckload of expectations. And that’s not all. Other films lined up include ‘Oh My Friend’, opposite Siddharth Narayan and ‘3’, opposite Dhanush.
Here’s more from the actress who admits that she is a director’s artiste.
We know that you enjoy writing poetry and short stories. What style do you prefer?
I used to write every day, be it poetry or lyrics. Now it happens rarely. But most of what I pen down is emotionally driven.
Over the last year, your personal style has changed from rock-chic to feminine...
That was a phase. I adopted more of a rock-chic style as I was doing a lot of music and stage performances. Being part of movies gives you a different feeling. I’m now into Indian clothes, like saris.
What’s on your iPod?
‘Time to Pretend’ by the American psychedelic rock band, MGMT.
How would you compare performing on stage as singer to your work in front of the camera?
You are feeding different things on stage and in front of the camera. The intensity of the performance and the energy metre is different. It’s a different ball game.
Are you confident about balancing both?
I can do one or two songs or bring out an album in a year. But composing music for a movie will be difficult. It requires a lot of time and commitment. That said, I think I can definitely balance music and movies.
Your views on method-acting?
Frankly, I haven’t really understood method-acting. I give my all when my character needs it but I’m Shruti Haasan when the camera is switched off. I’m a director’s actor.
You are not new to fame, so what, according to you, are the perks of being a movie star?
With my parent’s hard work, people knew me as their daughter. I joined this industry because I want to be an artist, a performer. Fame is a byproduct of this work. Today, I’m glad that people know me for what I do.(ENS)
Muscular aches and pain are common among people across all age groups.
But when this pain is persistent and hinder your day to day activities, it should become a cause of worry.
Fibromyalgia may not be a household name, but it affects 30 per cent of population. 'Fibro' stands for fibrous body tissues and 'algia' stands for aches. So fibromyalgia stands for pain in the body tissues that is continual.
Fibromyalgia may not be a household name, but it affects 30 per cent of population. 'Fibro' stands for fibrous body tissues and 'algia' stands for aches. So fibromyalgia stands for pain in the body tissues that is continual.
What is it?
Fibromyalgia is a muscular ailment that is characterised by muscle pains, fatigue and tenderness in areas such as the spine, neck, shoulder and hips (also known as 'tender points'). These points hurt throughout the day and especially when strained excessively, for example while lifting a heavy bucket, studying with head bent down or working on the computer.
Fibromyalgia is a muscular ailment that is characterised by muscle pains, fatigue and tenderness in areas such as the spine, neck, shoulder and hips (also known as 'tender points'). These points hurt throughout the day and especially when strained excessively, for example while lifting a heavy bucket, studying with head bent down or working on the computer.
Who can it affect?Of the 30 per cent of population that fibromyalgia affects most are women. In men, it is common in those who indulge in excessive physical activity that revolves around one joint.
Even though it can occur at any age, people between the ages of 20-35 are more prone to fibromyalgia. This especially includes working professionals who have sedentary lifestyles.
Even though it can occur at any age, people between the ages of 20-35 are more prone to fibromyalgia. This especially includes working professionals who have sedentary lifestyles.
Symptoms
Difficulty in sleeping
Feeling tired even after sleeping all night
Frequent headaches
Numbness in hands and feet
Bodily stiffness
Difficulty in waking up/ laziness
Sometimes it can result in irritation and severe depression in the patient
Aches in different areas of the body. Particularly near the upper back, shoulder blade and neck.
Difficulty in sleeping
Feeling tired even after sleeping all night
Frequent headaches
Numbness in hands and feet
Bodily stiffness
Difficulty in waking up/ laziness
Sometimes it can result in irritation and severe depression in the patient
Aches in different areas of the body. Particularly near the upper back, shoulder blade and neck.
Causes
There is no absolute cause that can pinpoint why fibromyalgia occurs. But there are things that trigger it - accident, childbirth, stress, faulty sleeping habits (sleeping face down repeatedly). When the muscle or ligaments in the body are severely strained over a period of time, fibromyalgia occurs. Also sometimes after a severe muscle injury, the healing makes the muscles stiff, making it lose its original flexibility, thereby resulting in the ailment. Research has also found that deficiency of serotonin in the central nervous system and resulting the imbalance is blamed for its occurrence.
There is no absolute cause that can pinpoint why fibromyalgia occurs. But there are things that trigger it - accident, childbirth, stress, faulty sleeping habits (sleeping face down repeatedly). When the muscle or ligaments in the body are severely strained over a period of time, fibromyalgia occurs. Also sometimes after a severe muscle injury, the healing makes the muscles stiff, making it lose its original flexibility, thereby resulting in the ailment. Research has also found that deficiency of serotonin in the central nervous system and resulting the imbalance is blamed for its occurrence.
Treatment
There are a number of ways to deal with fibromyalgia.
There are a number of ways to deal with fibromyalgia.
There are oral muscle relaxant pills and painkiller ointments that are prescribed to the patient.
If the fibromyalgia is at a more serious level, then regular physiotherapy is also administered.
In some cases when fibromyalgia leads to depression, anti-depressants are prescribed.
Clinical healing through heat or vibration treatment can also be given to the patient.
Coping with it
Since fibromyalgia has no fixed cure, only its symptoms can be treated by effectively managing it. Here is how to cope:
Since fibromyalgia has no fixed cure, only its symptoms can be treated by effectively managing it. Here is how to cope:
Stretching exercises:
Stiffness is often caused by fibromyalgia. This can be treated with simple stretching exercises. Try out active stretching (stretching through yoga) instead of using gym equipments. You could even workout on the gym ball. However make sure you inform your trainer about your weak spots.
Stiffness is often caused by fibromyalgia. This can be treated with simple stretching exercises. Try out active stretching (stretching through yoga) instead of using gym equipments. You could even workout on the gym ball. However make sure you inform your trainer about your weak spots.
Swimming:
Swimming relaxes the mind and energizes the body. It will equally stretch the entire body at one go.
Swimming relaxes the mind and energizes the body. It will equally stretch the entire body at one go.
Hot water bath:
If you feel lazy after waking up, massage your body with scented oils and have a hot water bath to refresh yourself.
Relaxation:If you feel lazy after waking up, massage your body with scented oils and have a hot water bath to refresh yourself.
Take short breaks while working for a long period of time. This will calm down the strained muscle.
| Rating: 2.5/5 |
| What's it about! Tony (NTR) saves a girl in Kashmir and follows her to Hyderabad where she’s working as fashion designer. It is later revealed that her name is Niharika (Tamannah) and she’s in love with Rakesh, a politician’s son. Yet, Tony continues to love her and proves that Rakesh’s love is not true. But there is another side to Tony who is on a special mission. And Niharika too has a past. Analysis Director Surender Reddy shot to fame with his debut film - Atanokkade, a stylish revenge drama but later he tasted failures with NTR’s Ashok and Mahesh Babu’s Athidhi. To find success, he chose comedy and made an entertainer called Ravi Teja’s Kick - which paid off well at box-office. In Oosaravelli, he has tried to mix Kick style of entertainment and his original style of vengeance which turns out to be a hotchpotch exercise. Basic plot is taken from Hollywood master Johnnie To directed Vengeance (2009) but both script writer Vakkantam Vamsi and director Surender Reddy have failed miserably in copying (adapting) it perfect. First half is filled up with silly comedy and second half has excessive and lengthy action episodes. The film basically falters in screenplay department - runs predictably and ends in same manner. Performances Generally, NTR steals the show with his screen presence and powerful dialogues in all his movies but in Oosaravelli has tried to underplay his acting prowess. He does his best in the first half though. But NTR’s look in the film is inconsistent - sometimes he looks stylish but in most of the scenes he looks in scruffy manner and his hairstyle is odd to say the least. He should stick to his Kantri/Adhurs look. He has also gained weight. Tamannah steals the show in the second half, especially in the flash back scenes. She lacks in glamour quotient in this film but she scores in performance. Payal Ghosh as Tamannah's best friend is good. Prakash Raj is wasted. Kick Shaym’s brief role is just copy of small portion of The Departed/Infernal Affairs. There is whole lot of actors – Jayaprakash Reddy, Duvvasi, MS Narayna, Vidyut, Murali, etc – but none of them make any impact to talk about. Some of Koratala Shiva’s dialogues are good but when NTR mouths this - "Current Teega Naalaga Sannga Untandi" - one can’t stop laugh. One wonders how such silly and absurd dialogue is incorporated. Vakkantam Vamsi’s script is filled with stock situations, he fails to properly copy the Hong Kong film. Devi Sri Prasad’s songs are good on hearing but they are not that effective on screen. The only song that stands out on screen is - Bratakali, which is shot well. Cinematography by Rasool Ellore is okay. Director Surender Reddy, generally presents his movies in ‘stylish’ manner, but in this film he has not shown much “creativity” that is worth mentioning. Bottom-line Oosaravelli is run of the mill revenge drama sprinkled with some comedy here and there but on the whole it is a huge disappointment. First half is okay but it drags on as the movie proceeds on. |
Film: 7th Sense
Cast: Surya, Sruthi Haasan, Johnny Tri Nguyen, and others
Dialogues: Sree Ramakrishna
Music: Harris Jayaraj
Lyrics: Bhuvanachandra
Cinematography: Ravi K Chandran
Editing: Antony
Action: Peter Hein
Produced by: Subramanaiam B, Rupesh Y
Banner: Lakshmi Ganapati Films
Story, screenplay, and directed by: A.R.Murugadoss
Release date: Oct 26, 2011
What's it about!
In 16th century, Bodhi Dharma (Surya), a prince belonging to Pallava dynasty, goes to China where he is soon revered by the local people with his expertise in medicine and martial arts. Few years later he dies and he is cremated there. In the present day and time, Chinese government sends Dong Lee (Johnny Tri Nguyen) to implement Operation Red, and also orders to kill Subha (Sruthi Haasan), a genetic Engineering student who is doing research on Bodhi Dharma. How Subha with the help of a circus guy Aravind (Surya) foils the Chinese plans forms the rest of the story.
Analysis
Tamil director A.R. Murugados and actor Surya won popularity outside Tamilnadu with the super hit, Ghajini . Six years later, they have teamed up for this new flick titled 7th Sense (dubbed version of 7am Arivu ). Murugadoss who also directed straight Telugu film, Stalin with Chiranjeevi, has chosen a subject that is science-fiction in part, medical thriller in thriller.
Plot line of the movie is very novel but the writer and director Murugadoss failed to expand it properly. The movie starts off so well, but once the Bodhidharma's episode is over, the movie starts faltering and as it progresses, you get impatient with its silly romantic track, boredom inducing "DristiVaseekaranam" fights, and illogical scenes. Yes, the movie requires generous willing suspension of disbelief. When a Chinese guy is on a killing spree in India, we don’t get to see a single scene of Indian government or higher police officials acting on. Such illogical situations are aplenty. Moreover, the film’s hero plays passive role throughout the movie except in climax.
A handful of good scenes, an excellent start and interesting climax fight sequences don't add for the good of the movie, as it tests the audience’s patience with hodgepodge screenplay, uninteresting romantic track, and predictable second half. Add to that, songs come at inappropriate situations. The so-called message that is given in the end is too preachy.
Performances
Surya in the role of Bodhi Dharma is a treat to watch. But his second role is not properly etched. Sruthi Haasan not only looks glamorous but she also is good at acting. Johnny Tri Nguyen as the deadly villain is perfect for the role.
Like always, Sri Ramarakrishna’s dialogues are bookish and old-fashioned.
Dialogues like "Maa Naanna Siddha Vaidyulu. Cheti chusi rogam ganistaru" are awkward to listen. Music by Haaris Jayraj is big letdown. None of the songs except " Mutyala Dhara " are pleasing to ears and eyes. Cinematography by Ravi K Chandran is good only in parts. CG works are not up to the mark. Peter Hein has composed superb climax fight.
As a writer and director, Murugadoss has tried to tread different path but he's handicapped by his own erratic screenplay.
Bottom-line
7th Sense has good concept but it turns tedious after a point. Predictable second half, sluggish pace and logic defying situations outweigh the good qualities like novel plot line and Surya's performance as Bodhidharma. On the whole, 7th Sense is just an okay movie.
Rating: 3/5
After thought:
The movie’s basic plot has resemblance to that of a video game called - Assassin's Creed in which a modern day guy is linked with genetic memories of his ancestors.
And this "Choodani Avataram" also has resemblance to Kamal Haasan's Dasavatharam (2008) and the angle of villain controlling other people's dristi has shades of Korean movie, Haunters (2010).
Stylish star Allu Arjun and writer turned director Trivikram Srinivas are teaming up for a new film, which will hit the floors on November 2nd. Now the latest news is that director Trivikram Srinivas is reduced his remuneration for this film, in order to control the movie budget. He had a bad experience with Khaleja and faced the criticism for over budget. So, now he is also planning to make the movie with a bounded script in a limited number of days in order to reduce the cost of production. Hero Allu Arjun and actress Ileana is also reduced his remuneration for this film.
The film will be produced by Devi Sri Prasad on universal media banner. Devisri Prasad will compose the music for this flick. So the movie producer DVV Danaiah is happy about the Trivikram Srinivas’s cost cutting measures.
The film will be produced by Devi Sri Prasad on universal media banner. Devisri Prasad will compose the music for this flick. So the movie producer DVV Danaiah is happy about the Trivikram Srinivas’s cost cutting measures.