Aishwarya out of 'Robot'

The dream project of director Shankar featuring Rajinikanth has met with a stumbling block as its heroine Aishwarya Rai said to be keen in having a baby before she turns 35 (on November 1, 2008). It is strongly rumoured that the Bachchan bahu, who was offered a whooping amount of Rs. 6 crore to act in 'Robot', has conveyed the 'Robot' team about her "inability" to act in the film.

The news, if confirmed would be a major setback for the team, which was gearing up for the shooting to be commenced by June this year. Shankar and team are now in a fix as they face the tough task of finding a replacement to the most sought after girl in Indian film industry.

It is not the first time the pairing of Rajini and Ash is jinxed. She has been in the reckoning for Rajini's movie since the time of 'Padayappa'. It may be recalled that Simran too withdrew from 'Chandramukhi' stating the same reason, i.e., to have a child.

The news has not been confirmed, but if it is then 'Robot' unit will need to hunt for a new actress, who could fit the role.

Aavakaaya Bhiryani- Shekar Kammula's next Title

Aavakaaya Bhiryani- is the next title of Shekar Kammula. But the film is not directed by Shekar Kammula. Anush Kurivilla who worked as executive producer and co-director for Shekar's earlier films is making debut as director for this Aavakaaya Bhiryani. Shekar Kammula is producing the film on Amigos Creations banner. Aavakaaya Bhiryani will have new face.

Nagarjuna's next title "King"

Kamakshi Movies banner is making Nag's next film with director Sreenu Vytla. the film is likely to be titled as King. The title is already registered with Film Chamber by the producer Mr Reddy.Dr Dasari Narayan Rao's Soubhagya media private Limited has registered the title ' Raghu Vamsham' with Film Chamber. Comedian Venumadhav has registered another tile Sagara Sangamam - with tag line - veediki dance raadhu. Now venu Madhav is doing Premabhishekam - veediki cancer ledhu.

Dashavatharam animation in Hong Kong

Looks like Dasavatharam is all gearing up for its early April release. Now we all know that the shoot schedules have been wrapped up completely, there is news as to what the crew is upto with the post-production work. It is learnt from sources close to Dasavatharam crew that the movie is being spruced up for its animation and visual effects in Hong Kong under the auspices of able-handed experts.

With Kamal's ten-some act and Himesh's music, among many other things, raising the bar among the actor's fans and movie buff's alike, the movie's much-anticipated music is due to hit the stalls in March.

Having kept his looks for the film undercover this far, Kamal is seen sporting thick beard in film events that he attend these days. This has led gossip mills speculate in hushed whispers that Kamal will wear a beard for his next venture - the yet to be officially announced Marmayogi.

Ladies are calling the shots in Tollywood

While big budget films like Don, Okka Mogadu and Krishnarjuna sank without a trace at the BO, it has been offbeat films like the Bhumika starrer Anasuya and Charmi starrer Mantra that emerged winners. That's not all, in the recent past, we have had instances where the female leads have taken home a bigger pay cheque than their male counterparts. Ileana, for instance, is believed to have charged 1 crore for her latest venture, which was clearly well over her co-star Tarun's market value. The same is the case with Tabu who was paid much more than her co-star Abbas for their upcoming film Idhi Sangathi. Perhaps Tollywood is finally coming of age.

Shreya rules Pakistan

Heroine Shreya is going great guns nowadays. She is the busy artist in Tamil Films, Bollywood and Hollywood.Her recent Hindi flick Awarapan released in Pakistan and it turned out to be big hit with repeated audiences watching the film time and again. Shreya is ruling the Pakistan box office with her film Awarapan.

No man in my Life: Nayanatara

Nayanatara's relationship with Tamil actor Vishal has kept the rumourmongers in tinsel town very busy of late.Now that the two are paired together in their upcoming venture Salute , speculations went into overdrive. The actress who has maintained a stoic silence on the matter until now, has finally decided to speak out.

Clarifying that these reports are unfounded Nayantara said, "These rumours are amusing, to say the least. I don't understand why my private life has become a matter of such public interest. For the record, I am not going around with Vishal or any other actor. Infact, I am so focused on my career now that I am afraid there is no room for a man in my life for now."