2010’s most awaited Tollywood films

LEADER

The most awaited film of the year, Leader marks Rana’s Tollywood debut as an actor. The film directed by Shekhar Kammula has been in the making for over two years. Leader, which has a political backdrop is slated for a January release.

ADURS

Scheduled to hit theatres by Sankranthi, Adurs is Junior NTR’s first release in over a year. The film which also stars Nayanatara and Sheela, was delayed due to Jr NTR’s election campaign followed by his accident.

KEDI

After a year’s sabbatical, Nagarjuna is finally going to come back with his film Kedi. In his 25-year career, 2009 was the first time Nag didn’t have a release. The film, which has Mamta Mohandas playing the female lead, is slated for a Sankranthi release.

NAMO VENKATESHA

Their last hit together was Adavari Matalaku Ardhale Verule two years ago, and now Venkatesh and Trisha are all set to wow the Telugu audience with their next film Namo Venkatesha. A family entertainer, the film is scheduled to release early this year.

SAMBHO SIVA SAMBHO

Sambho Siva Sambho is one of the most awaited multi-starrers of 2010. With Ravi Teja, Allari Naresh and Priyamani in the lead, this remake of the Tamil blockbuster Nadodigal is directed by Samuthirakani.

VEDAM

Directed by Krish Radhakrish-na, of Gamyam fame, Vedam is one of the several multistarrers slated to release this year. With big names like Anuskha Shetty, Allu Arjun, Manchu Manoj, Seiya and Manoj Bajpai, the film promises to be a compelte entertainer.

KOMARAM PULI

After the 2008 superhit Jalsa, Pavan Kalyan is all set to return with Komaram Puli, which is slated for a summer release. Directed by S.J. Surya, the film will have Pavan romancing debutant Nikesha Patel. The movie which draws its name from Komaram Bheem, who fought for the liberation of Hyderabad state, is expected to have political anecdotes.

Mahesh Babu-Anushka’s untitled next

After a two-year hibernation, Mahesh Babu is finally ready to make a comeback with an untitled film opposite Anushka Shetty. Directed by Trivikram Srinivas, the film is expected to release in summer.

Brindavanam

After staying out of the limelight for so long, NTR Junior seems to be on a roll. After Adurs, NTR’s next release this year will be Brindavanam, where he will be sporting a completely different look. The movie which is being produced by Dil Raju will have him romancing Kajal Agarwal.

Orange

Movie buffs have reason to cheer. Director Bhaskar of Bommarillu fame is bringing together two popular stars in his next film — Ram Charan Teja and Genelia. The shooting of this movie is on and it’s expected to release by the end of 2010