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30.4.21

cinema bandi releasing through netflix

 


D2R Indie, Raj & DK’s (Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK) latest venture in nurturing budding filmmakers, launched the trailer of an independent Telugu comedy drama, Cinema Bandi. The trailer was released exclusively on Netflix India this Friday, and will start streaming on May 14, 2021.


Cinema Bandi (translating to “The Film Cart”) is for all cinema lovers. “After all, everyone is a filmmaker at heart. Especially in our country,” muse Raj & DK.  And the film proves just that. In the words of Raj & DK, “It’s grassroots filmmaking at its most basic — shot by a bunch of friends — just 10 people, some of them who also doubled as actors. That’s how an indie is made!”

The film is directed by first-timer Praveen Kandregula and written by Vasanth Mariganti. The film stars an ensemble of professional and amateur actors, including Vikas Vasishta, Varanasi Sandeep Kumar, Rag Mayur, Uma YG, Sindhu Sreenivasa Murthy, Siri Vennela, Trishara. And the music is composed by another first-timer, Sirish Satyavolu.
 
“When we first started, we had to do it all by ourselves. So we’ve been thinking, why not be there for other filmmakers like us? Why not go back to our roots, where we started? Which brought us to — D2R Indie — our initiative to help upcoming, independent filmmakers make their films! We are happy to present Cinema Bandi as our first Telugu indie. Praveen, Vasanth & team did a fabulous job in pulling off this hilariously crazy film with a big heart!” said the filmmaker duo Raj & DK. 

Cinema Bandi explores the story of a shared-auto driver who finds a camera in the backseat of his rickshaw and decides to gather his village and make a film, ‘picchar’ as they call it. Of course, no one knows anything remotely about making a film. But they have vast experience in watching films, their wits, and various ways of ‘jugad’. How hard can it be!? The film details their hilarious journey of highs and lows as they make their innocent, amateur film.

“The film is set in a village, at the border between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The residents of the village speak in a curious mix of Telugu and Kannada – a strange dialect that has never been shown on the screen. This dialect and the two cultures seep into the city of Bengaluru, where I found the roots of my story. Mentored by acclaimed filmmakers, Raj and DK and premiering on Netflix, I can’t think of a better debut for our film. This is a dream come true!” happily recalls Praveen Kandregula, who will be debuting as a director with this film.

The film-maker duo has a reputation for doing the unexpected, be it India's first zombie film "Go Goa Gone,” the game-changing, blockbuster "Stree” or the much-acclaimed, super-hit series “The Family Man.” They have delivered numerous path-breaking content with an unorthodox understanding of the world they create, earning them the reputation of being a maverick duo!

Currently, they are in the middle of production of two ambitious series, one of them starring Shahid Kapoor & Vijay Sethupathi, as they await the release of the second season of ‘The Family Man.’

Brahmotsavam of Vontimitta Sri Kodandarama Swamy Vari Temple ends with Dwaja Avarohanam

 







Vontimitta, 29 Apr. 21: The imposing celebrations of Sri Ramanavami Brahmotsavam of Vontimetta Sri Kodandarama Swamy temple concluded on Thursday night with the solemn Dwaja Avarohanam fete held in ekantham due to Covid guidelines.

 

The Dwaja avarohanam fete was held between 7.00-8.00 pm amidst Veda mantras and Mangala vadyam by Kankana bhattar and other temple archakas.

 

Puranic legends say that the Dwaja avarohanam episode signalled farewell by Garuda to a galaxy of devatas who had arrived for Brahmotsavam and to visit again for next year’s celebrations.


Temple AEO Sri Muralidhar, Superintendent Sri Venkateshaiah, Inspectors Sri Dhananjayulu, Sri Giribabu, archakas and other staff were present

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Donation of Organic Rice and Vegetables to TTDD

 







Tirumala, 29 Apr. 21: A devotee from Krishna District Sri Vijayaram hailing from Pinagudurlanka has donated Rice and vegetables grown in organic farming with Cow based farming inputs were donated to TTD on Thursday morning.

 

TTD additional EO Sri AV Dharma Reddy who received the goods symbolically in front of Srivari temple said the farmer had donated 2200 kgs of organic rice, vegetables, bananas and jaggery besides 15 kgs of desi cow ghee adequate for 10 days of Srivari naivedyam.

 

He said the farmer had approached TTD chairman and TTD EO expressing his intentions for donation of organic farm products and from Friday tomorrow, the TTD will produce Anna Prasadams from these products.

 

The Additional EO said if the required quantity of these organic products were available with the farmers, TTD was ready to buy them directly for use in 

Anna Prasadam for naivedyam and also distribution among devotees as the fertiliser and pesticides free products were healthy for all.

    

The farmer Sri Vijayaram urged TTD to prepare Srivari naivedyam on all 365 days from organically farmed rice henceforth in the best interests of devotee’s health and also the reputation of Srivari temple.

 

TTD board member Sri Shivkumar, Temple DyEO Sri Harindranath, DyEO Sri Vijaysaradhi, Health officer Dr RR Reddy and Catering officer Sri GLN Shastri were present.

Baseless Reports on TTD Eo Transfer

 


Tirupati, 29 Apr. 21: TTD on Thursday clarified that media reports of TTD E O Dr KS Jawahar Reddy were baseless.

 

Contending that a section of media has misunderstood the Govt GO issued two days ago the TTD clarified that Dr Reddy has been recently made chairman of AP state Covid Command  Control Centre in addition to his Post TTD EO .in view of his vast experience and successful handling of Covid 1.0 earlier as State Health and Family Welfare secretary.

 

Two days ago to facilitate his effective functioning as Chairman of the AP Covid Command Control Centre the Govt shifted his Headquarters to Velagapudi and asked the Additional EO Sri Dharma Reddy to take care of daily affairs of EO.

 

TTD statement reiterated that a section of media had wrongly interpreted the recent Govt GO and that Dr KS Jawahar Reddy still continued as TTD EO.

 

Kodandarama Chakrasnanam at Vontimitta

 








Vontimitta, 29 Apr. 21:  TTD organised a solemn chakrasnanam event on Thursday morning at Sri Kodandarama Swamy temple in ekantha as part of the final day celebrations of the Sri Ramanavami Brahmotsavam as per, Covid guidelines.

 

The festivities included temple Shuddi and Aradhana at early hours and thereafter utsava idols of Sri Lakshmana sameta Sri Sitarama and Sri Sudarshan Chakrathalwar were seated at Ranga Mandapam 

 

Under the stewardship of Kankana bhattar Sri Rakesh Bhattar, the rituals of Punya Havachanam and Snapana thirumanjanam was performed. Thereafter the divine fete of Chakrasnanam was conducted in the gangalam amidst Veda mantras and Mangala vadyams.

 

The traditional practices of Nivedana, Mantra Pushpa and Mangala harati heralded the conclusion of the celestial event.

 

Later tonight the final ritual, the Dwajavarohanam, will herald the conclusion of the nine-day Brahmotsavam.

 

Temple AEO Sri Muralidhar, Superintendent Sri Venkateshaiah, Inspectors Sri Dhananjayulu, Sri Giribabu, archakas and other staff were present

 

29.4.21

Balakrishna - Boyapati's 'Akhanda' Title Record Crossing 50+ Million Views.. Team Thanks The Audience

 



'Kaalu duvve Nandi mundu rangu maarchina pandi.. Kaarukuthalu kusthe kapaalam pagilipoddi'


This dialogue has been reverberated across the both Telugu states ever since the release of NBK - Boyapati Srinu's 'Akhanda' Teaser titled 'Title Roar'. This dialogue became very popular and doubled the expectations on the hat-trick film, 'Akhanda' in the massive blockbuster combination of NataSimha Nandamuri Balakrishna and Mass Director Boyapati Srinu after Blockbusters 'Simha' and 'Legend'. Makers unveiled the teaser of 'Akhanda' as a Massive Title Roar on the auspicious day of Ugadi. The 'Title Roar' of 'Akhanda' got thumping response and cruising ahead with mighty response. The 'Title Roar' has garnered 50+ million views within 16 days and created a new record of the fastest 50+ million in Tollywood. The team thanks the Fans and audience for the massive success of 'Akhanda' title roar. On this occasion...

Director Boyapati Srinu said, " After 'Simha' and 'Legend' the audience have high expectations on 'Akhanda'. We made this film matching their high expectations. You will once again witness nataviswaroopam of Balayya in this film. I heartfully thank the audience and fans for making 'Akhanda' title roar a humongous success and made it fastest 50+ million views in such a short time. I wish everyone should wear a mask and follow all precautions during this Corona Crisis period. I request everyone to take vaccine as early as possible."

Producer Miryala Ravinder Reddy said, " Ever since the 'First Roar' of our film 'Akhanda' is released, the film is carrying very good expectations. Now with the powerful Title Roar of 'Akhanda', the expectations were raised to next level among the audience and fans. Boyapati Garu is handling this film superbly matching everyone's expectations. I hope 'Akhanda' title roar will create many more records surpassing 50+ million views. 'Akhanda' will be a prestigious film in our Dwaraka Creations banner. Hat-trick movie, 'Akhanda' in Balayya Babu and Boyapati Garla combination will be like a feast for Nandamuri fans. We will meet and celebrate in Theatres after we overcome the current crisis of Corona."

This Natasimha Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer will have Pragya Jaiswal, Jagapathi Babu, Srikanth and a huge cast. 'Akhanda' is being Prestigiously made in Dwaraka Creations banner Produced by Young Producer Miryala Ravinder Reddy under the presentation of Miryala Satyanarayana Reddy.

Cinematography: C.Ramprasad, Music: Thaman S, Dialogues: M Rathnam, Art Director: AS Prakash, Editing: Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao, Thammiraju, Fights: Stun Shiva, Ram – Lakshman, Presented by Miryala Satyanarayana Reddy,
Producer: Miryala Ravinder Reddy,
Direction: Boyapati Srinu

Shodashadina Sundarakanda Akhanda Parayanams from 3rd to 18th May

 

 Tirumala, 28 Apr. 21: TTD is organising Shodashadina Sundarakanda Akhanda Parayanams once again from May 3-18 seeking relief for humanity from the pandemic Corona 2.0. 

 

The parayanams conducted as part of TTD’s spiritual Campaign with Diksha’s and Japa Yajnam will be held daily morning at the Vasantha Mandapam in Tirumala and 16 Veda Pundits will perform the parayanams.

 

Similarly, another team of 16 Veda and Vaikhanasa Agama pundits will conduct Homas, Japam and Tarpanams at the Dharmagiri SV Veda vijnan peetham thrice a day -morning, afternoon and evening.

 

Legends say that such Shodashadina parayanams will beget good results and health for humanity on a war footing. Vedic pundits say that Sundarakanda is a Garland of divine words and its purpose is to deliver the universe from the pandemic through its chanting for 16 days in a phased manner focusing on each word from specific shlokas of each sarga in the holy aksharamala.

 

Hence TTD took up the divine task of Sundarakanda parayanams after the spikes in the second wave of the pandemic.

 

Earlier in the Corona 1.0 season TTD took up Sundarakanda, Virat parvam, Bhagavadgita, Veda Parayanams besides Yogasista visuchika nivararana mantram, Dhanvanthri Maha mantram parayanams at the Nada Niranjanam platform during 2020 .It is popularly regarded that all the yagas, parayanams and Japam conducted by TTD had brought huge succour from Corona to humanity till now,

 

However many unhealthy lapses in the public domain like not observing masks, not keeping social distancing and failure to observe all health safety guidelines has led to a revival of the Corona pandemic with several mutations.

 

The Shodashadina Sundarakanda Akhanda Parayanams will be telecast live by the SVBC for benefit of devotees across the globe.

 


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