Vikram Aiming For National Award

Though mainstream cinema and box office success is meant to be the spine for the film industry, the final glory for any actor is when they win a National Award. However, the coveted honour usually goes to those who come up with an offbeat movie or an unusual performance of character.

Right now, one actor seems to be eyeing for the priceless honour. He is none other than Vikram. Apparently, Vikram is gearing up to arrive with his new movie ‘Nanna’ and sources say he is playing the role of man with special challenges and his relationship with his daughter.

Inside talk is that Vikram has come up with a riveting performance and he would be a hot contender for a National Award next year. Vikram has teamed up with Anushka in this one who dons the role of a lawyer while Amala Paul is having a key role. After his unforgettable act in ‘Shivaputrudu’ perhaps it is time for yet another performance from the handsome hero.

Rajini in hospital

Anxious fans of the Thalaivar can now get some peace of mind. The superstar's son-in-law and actor Dhanush has posted this Twitpic to reassure fans that Rajinikanth is recuperating. Dhanush tweets that he has put up the pic so fans know that the superstar is ok.

Here's Dhanush's tweets for the superstar's fans:

“SS in d hospital. he s rocking.dis pic s 4 his fans.pls cont ur routine life.don believe rumors.”

“Bcos so dat fans will kno dat he is ok and they will be at peace. SUPERSTAR rocks. Thank you all . God bless.”

Now click for more wishes for the superstar's speedy recovery.

Pawan Kalyan's Joker Under Sukumar Direction

Sukumar, who scored hit with the film '100 Percent Love' is now coming up with a film by placing Pawan Kalyan in the lead. The title of the film is 'Joker' and earlier it was intended to make with Allu Arjun.

The story of this film is going to be different from the routine formula films on Telugu screen but stands as greatest entertainer, say inside sources. The producer of this film is Allu Aravind.

It can be considered that Sukumar has got a bigger opportunity this time where he has to prove by making a commercial block buster with this. On the other hand Pawan fans are bit uneasy with the title ‘Joker’ but inside sources say that he is not a circus joker in the film but someone like a Joker in Cards game who possesses greater value than king!!

Dasari Failed To Lobby National Award

The veteran personality Dasari Narayana Rao may have passed his prime but many in the film circuit say he has got enough influence and clout to call the shots in important things. Incidentally, Dasari is notorious for his lobbying power during the state awards such as Nandi. However, his antics didn’t seem to have worked on the national level.

Though no one confirms, many vouch that Dasari used his sleight of hand and grabbed a Nandi award for himself recently. But this didn’t work at national level for his movie ‘Parama Veera Chakra’. One can recall how Dasari used to boast on various daises that Nandamuri Balakrishna will get National Award for best actor due to ‘PVC’.

As expected by many, those glorified statements came and went at those events only. Forget Balayya getting an award, the entire Tollywood has failed to make its presence felt even in the slightest way at the latest National Awards. Many are saying if only Dasari used his clout for the right reasons, he would have been hailed.

'Naana'- A Touching Tale - Chiyaan Vikram, Anushka

Chiyaan Vikram is all set to repeat his riveting performance and this is in the form of his new movie ‘Naana’. A story that talks about the fight of a father for the custody of his child, the film also has Anushka donning the role of a lawyer. This is directed by A L Vijay and the music is by G V Prakash Kumar. This is the dubbed version of the Tamil movie ‘Deiva Thirumagal’ and it also has Amala Paul, Nasser in key roles.

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Rajinikanth undergoes dialysis, shifted to ICU

Actor Rajinikanth's condition worsened on Wednesday with doctors putting him through dialysis at a Chennai hospital, two days after he underwent a procedure to drain fluid accumulated in his lungs. The Tamil superstar was also shifted to the hospital's intensive care unit from the private ward where he was being treated since Saturday.

Doctors said they could not avoid or put off dialysis as the 61-year-old star's kidneys were not functioning normally. This was leading to increased fluid retention in his blood and a decrease in sodium and protein levels in the body.

The cine idol was admitted to hospital after he complained of breathlessness. He was diagnosed and treated for pneumonia and kidney problems. Doctors had removed fluid surrounding his chest that was pressing the lungs, causing breathing difficulty on Monday. He was given oxygen intermittently. Doctors gave him antibiotics and transfused blood.

"We decided to put him through haemodialysis. As of now, we don't know if he would require dialysis for life. We are hoping his kidneys will return to normalcy once his lower respiratory tract infection is cleared," said a doctor treating him.

Doctors have also restricted the entry of visitors. Anxious fans crowding the hospital to learn about Rajini's condition were constantly assured that he was responding well to treatment.

Rajini's fan clubs organized special prayers at temples across the country and provided free food to people.

The actor's family refused to comment.