Film: "Oosaravelli"; Producer: B. S. V. N. Prasad; Direction: Surender Reddy; Camera: Rasool Ellore; Music: Devi Sree Prasad; Cast: Jr NTR, Tamannaah, Prakash Raj, Payal Ghosh, Thanikella Bharani and others; Rating: **1/2.

When a big star like Jr NTR, whose terrific screen presence is a major attraction for his fans, teams up with a stylish and successful director like Surendar Reddy, one expects a lot of fireworks. Alas, "Oosaravelli" fails to live up to the expectations, and one can blame a weak script for this debacle.

South Indian actor and producer Prakash Raj is all set to take up the new role of a filmmaker in the new year. Well, Prakash Raj has wielded the mike in a film set earlier, but this is the first time that he will also be performing in a film that he will direct. The project that Prakash Raj has taken up for a 2011 release will be his second outing behind the camera. However, at present, it is acting that keeps Prakash Raj busy. The actor has reportedly got as many as a dozen movies in hand to complete before turning director!

We all remember Wanted not only for hero Salman Khan but also for the negative character played by Prakash Raj. Adding a comic element to his villainous act, Prakash Raj was superb in his role of 'Gani Bhai'. Though the actor is busy with his projects down south, he will make a comeback to Bollywood in the near future. According to reports circulating in the media, Prakash Raj will next be seen in the forthcoming Rohit Shetty venture starring him and Ajay Devgn in lead roles.

Prakash Raj can finally smile and rest in peace. His long awaited film `Mayilu' is ready to hit the theaters next month and if reports are anything to go by, the South Indian audience will be able to enjoy `Mayilu' this year on Christmas. In a statement to the media, the producer confirms the great news saying that he has his hopes pinned on the film which may well come across as a different film in the history of Tamil cinema.

The well-known Kannada-Telugu actor-producer is ready to tie the nuptial knot with Bollywood choreographer Pony Varma.

Pony has worked for many Hindi films like Garam Masala, Bhool Bhulaiya and Hulchul.

Raj, who has recently remade the flick Abhiyum Naanum in Kannada and directed it, held an exclusive screening of the movie for the media persons.

Pony was also present at the event by Prakash's side.

March 24, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Prakashraj will be playing a terrorist leader for the first time in his career in Pavanam, which will be made in Tamil and Telugu. It is directed by Radha Mohan.

Telugu actor Nagarjuna will be playing a police officer. According to Radha Mohan, the second schedule of the film is ongoing at actor Venkatesh’s Hyderabad studio. The first schedule was shot at Kulu Manali. The third schedule is set to kick off at the Ramoji Rao Film City. The Tamil version of the film is produced by Prakashraj himself while the Telugu version is produced by Dil Raju.

- Sampurn Wire

The 55th National Awards ceremony was held yesterday at New Delhi. Actor Prakash Raj, Priyadarshan were honoured by Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, President of India.

Prakash Raj was honoured as ‘Best Actor’ for his awe-inspiring performance in offbeat film ‘Kanchivaram’ while Priyadarshan was awarded as ‘Best Filmmaker’ for the same film. Music director Shankar Mahadevan bagged ‘Best Male playback singer’ for his enchanting song ‘Maa’ of ‘Taare Zameen Par’.

Prakash Raj, a noted South Indian actor, has started his bollywood career by playing a negative role as ‘Gani Bhai’ in ‘Wanted’. The actor has so far won three National awards, and 17 State awards.
Recently, he won the National Award for best actor for his brilliant performance in ‘Kanchivaram’, and this week he struck the audiences with his performance in Wanted.
Bollywood actor Salman Khan played lead role in ‘Wanted’, while actor Prakash Raj played the role of a villain.

Tamil cinema bagged three important National awards including best film and best actor award at the 55th National Award. Actor Prakash Raaj won the National Award in the Best Actor.  

Priyadarshan's Tamil film 'Kanchivaram' won the best picture award. Sivaji directed by Shankar bagged the best special effects award. Raaj played the role of a left-leaning, debt-ridden weaver in the film.

Priyadarshan said: "I'm overjoyed that Kanchivaram a Tamil film set in rural Tamil Nadu of the 1930's has won the award for the best picture."

Shooting of a film with Prakash Raj and Trisha playing the father and daughter in `Akasamanta' produced by Dil Raju on the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations with Radhamohan wielding the megaphone.

Presently post-production works are in progress. The producer says, `We are planning to launch the audio very soon and release the film on March 27 as Ugadi gift. In fact it is the narration of a 20 years of life history. The performance of Prakash Raj and Trisha is extraordinary. Jagapatibabu played a special role in the movie.' Prakash Raj says, `The film discussed in detail about the human relations.