Attractiveness, not beauty, is important, says Ileana

Having held her ground for more than six years and still going strong and with two Bollywood films in her kitty, Ileana is qualified to throw some 'gyan' about the essentials of a heroine. She feels that being beautiful is important but it is not the sole criterion to make it big in films.

Gandharvulu, a dose of titillation and PLR

Gandharvulu is tri-lingual film directed by Gopal Perumal. Set in the backdrop of the famous Khajuraho monuments, the film tells the story of a journalist (played by Swetha Nair). She goes to study the ‘temples of love’ so as to write an informed article on them, only to be consumed by their beauty.

Gangaraju to direct Naresh for Suresh Productions

After some years of sabbatical, ace director Gunnam Gangaraju is back with a 3D film. It will feature the much-happening Allari Naresh in the lead role. The subject is said to be based on that Sunday weekly comedy which made him a household name - Amrutham.

Sid signs Frooti

After Allu Arjun, it is the turn of Siddharth to feature in the ads of a soft drink brand. "This summer stars on a fresh and juicy note for me", says a happy actor, who has been roped in as Frooti's brand ambassador.

Nassar replaces Prakash Raj in SVSC

From the time Prakash Raj walked out of Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu some days ago, Dil Raju and Srikanth Addala have been on a hunt for the very important role of Venkatesh, Mahesh’s father in the film. Anupam Kher’s name was considered, but the makers zeroed on Nassar within the next 48 hours.