Dr Rama
Naidu’s unique celebration
Normally functions are organised after the success of the film
but Dr D Rama Naidu decided to celebrate in a unique manner
by organising a grand function at Tirupati to celebrate the
success of three of his productions; Preminchukun-dam Raa, Ganesh
and Kalisundam Raa. His son Venkatesh stars in all the three
films.
With eight hits in a row, Venkatesh is riding high on success.
His recent film Kalisundam Raa celebrated silver jubilee run
in the new millennium and grossed more than Rs 25 crores setting
a new record in collections in the annals of Telugu cinema.
Besides commercial success, it also bagged the National Award
for the Best Regional Film. Venkatesh and Simran played the
main lead in this wholesome entertainer. It was helmed by debutant
Uday Shankar and produced by Suresh Babu. The music of SA Rajkumar
drew repeat audience and it was declared a musical hit from
day one.
The venue, SV University Open Auditorium, was packed despite
a drizzle threatening to turn into a downpour making it one
of the best-organised shows in recent times. Bigwigs from film
industry and political circles graced the occasion with chief
minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu as the chief guest
and was presided over by Mr Balayogi, Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
And other guest of honour were T Subbirami Reddy, minister Sivaprasad,
director K Raghavendra Rao, Soundarya, B Gopal besides many
leading producers.
In his address the chief minister said, "Naidu has entered
the Guinness Book and is known for making good films. Similarly
he will serve his constituency and make it a model constituency
in the state". Dr Rama Naidu in this welcome address reiterated
that he would like to make films in all Indian languages. He
said "I dedicate this film to the audience as it is they
who have made a good film such a massive hit". Even actor
Venkatesh and T Subbirami Reddy spoke at the function. Mementoes
were also given away to artistes, technicians and exhibitors
of the three films at the function.
Choreographer Lawrence entertained the viewers with his dance
numbers and the crowd went berserk when Venkatesh and Simran
joined the group for chart buster Nache Pallapita. Naidu gave
a finishing touch by shaking his hip at the fag end of the song
and drew great applause.
BVS Prakash
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