Dynamics of the Telugu film industry

Business Today magazine published an article on the growing strength of regional film industries.
Highlights about Telugu film industry:

1. Highest number of films in each year among all Indian cinema industries.

2. Movies produced in 2006: 245.

3. Number of distribution territories: 3.

4. Top grosser last year: Pokiri (Mahesh Babu) – Highest grosser in the Telugu film industry’s 75-year history.

5. Major movie mad towns: Nellore, Tenali, Miryalaguda and Nandiyal. In my opinion, people of Godavari districts are major movie buffs.

6. Average time taken for movie making: 2.5 months.

7. Top stars and their remuneration:

1. Chiranjeevi: 3.5 crore
2. Balakrishna: 2 crore
3. Nagarjuna: 2 crore
4. Venkatesh: 1-1.5 crore
5. Ravi Teja: 1 crore plus

Author of the article missed to mention about major stars like Mahesh Babu and Junior NTR.

This article was written without much research. Most of the information about the dynamics of Telugu movie industry is outdated.

New website for Balakrishna's little fans

New website was started yesteraday for Balakrishna's children fans.

With its superb look and use of vibrant colors, it is sure to catch the imagination of kids. Site has kids corner, kids gallery and Ecards.

But, still there is no section for registration of baby fans. Visit Nandamuri Kids Website.