Audio released, Racha-style

The audio of Melody Brahma's Racha was released in grand style yesterday (March 11) at People's Plaza, Hyderabad. Attended by Megastar Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Tamanna, Allu Aravind, Naga Babu, Rajamouli, Vamsi Paidipalli, RB Chowdhary, VV Vinayak, Ganesh, Suresh Kondeti, Nassar, Paruchuri Brothers, Chandrabose, BVSN Prasad, Ashwini Dutt, DVV Danayya, LB Sriram, Anand Sai, Prem Rakshi

Rebel budgeted at Rs. 40 cr; flashback episodes cost Rs. 2 cr

Producers J Bhagavan and J Pulla Rao say that the budget of Rebel will cross Rs. 40 cr. The flashback episodes were recently shot at a specially-erected set at Shamshabad. It was shot on all the cast – Krishnam Raju, Prabhas, Deeksha Seth, Prabha, Mukhesh Rushi, Supreet and others. A huge Kalika Mata statue formed the backdrop.

Cherry has a muscle tear; Advised 3 weeks rest

Ram Charan today had an injury when he suddenly collapsed while shooting for a song at the Annapurna Studios. It is learnt that the actor has been advised rest for 3-4 weeks. Since two songs are yet to be filmed on him and others, the film’s release may be postponed, sources say.

Renigunta lapped up: Kondeti, director thankful to audience

Panneer Selvam's Renigunta would never have got so much pre-release publicity in Andhra Pradesh hadn’t it been for Suresh Kondeti. Following the success of his recent film, Journey, sections of lovers of realistic fare eagerly awaited Renigunta’s release. It finally hit screens on March 8.

Ishq setting new records in US: BlueSky Cinemas, Inc

In what may be called a surprising run for Ishq in week two, the Vikram Kumar film has made history by mopping up 125% more than the first week collections, in the second week. The romantic-comedy did not have spectacular openings, but it picked up in the second week mainly because of the positive buzz it generated, says a press note from BlueSky Cinemas, Inc.