THE SEVEN 'SHAKY' WONDER GIRLS OF TELUGU CINEMA

They made waves in Telugu cinema not long ago with their wonderful performances. And even acted with some of the top heroes. But today, they have slowed down. Though they have been trying their best to regain their lost glory, it is a forgone conclusion that they are on shaky ground, and are on their way out.

Take a look at these seven 'shaky' heroines of Tollywood.

THE MUSICAL CHAIRS IN TOLLYWOOD: WHO'S IN, WHO'S OUT

* The sexy Mandira Bedi is finally not doing John Appa Rao 40 Plus, and it is reported that she has been replaced by the gorgeous Simran. For those who don't know, Krishna Bhagwan is the hero of the film.

* Suhani is out of Bapu's new film, and her place has been taken by Charmi.

* Looks like Nitin is finding it tough to get a Bollywood heroine. For Nisha Kothari seems to have opted out of the film, and Suhani has stepped into her shoes.

BAPU GIVES SUHANI THE BOOT, MAKES CHARMEE THE NEW BAPU BOMMA

Poor Suhani must be digging her head in her mother's lap and crying out loudly for having lost a golden opportunity to act in a Bapu film. She has tom-tommed to the whole world, that she would be Bapu bomma in the forthcoming film. But, only to realise that she was living in her own world, and that Bapu was biding his time waiting for the right girl. And when he found Charmee, he gave Suhani the boot. Suhani, we can only feel sorry for you. But you should realise that is how the industry works. They will lift you to the skies when they need you, and when they find the right girl, they shove you from that place. Don't be disheartened, there is some filmmaker waiting to tap your talent. And give you the right break.

Will Telugu audiences give Charmi a second chance?

Charmi, the sex kitten who has been lying low in Tollywood, is pinning all her hopes on her new film Mantra. Although the Kannada and Malayalam film industries have unrolled the red carpet for this Anukokunda Oka Roju girl, she still wants to stick to Tollywood. Not because she has any love lost for the Telugu film industry. It is simple arithmetic: the moolah is quite big here. But, after you play your innings, you have to give way, right? If not, you will be forced to be sent away. The earlier Charmi understands this, the better. Anyway, coming to the film, it is abut certain incidents taking place in the life of Mantra, says the director, who only promises that it will be milestone in Charmi's career. Of course, Charmi is excited as the film revolves round her. But, will the audiences give her a second chance?

Anukokunda Oka Roju to be remade in Hindi

Just as Tollywood keeps an eye on what's happening in the Tamil and Malayalam film industries for remakes, Bollywwod too keeps a close watch on the films made in the Telugu film industry. Especially Boney Kapoor, who is always looking to remake Telugu films. Maybe because Sridevi has fond memories about the place! Boney has earlier remade Antahpuram and Shubhalagnam. And now he is remaking Pokiri, the film that made Mahesh Babu into a supersensation in the south. Following in the footsteps of Boney Kapoor, director Rohit Shetty has decided to remake Anukokunda Oka Raju which was a good film and which earned laurels for Charmi. Shetty is remaking the film with Ajay Devgan, who plays Jagapati Babu’s role, while Ayesha Takia will be essaying Charmi’s character. Let's hope that at least with this film Ayesha Takia, our Super heroine, will gain a foothold in Bollywood.

Charmi wilts under the weight of new heroines

How do you know that an actor/actress is out of work? Of course, if you are a regular cinegoer, it would be easy to discern because they fade away from the screen right in front of your eyes or relegate themselves to itsy-bitsy roles. But, even if you are not a cinephile, it is easy to make out from the statements they make to the journalists. Look for example, Charmi. Everyone knows that Charmi has been swept away by the onslaught of the new heroines that have entered Tollywood. But she will make us believe that she is flooded with offers, and that she is taking her time to select 'good' roles. Remember the emphasis here is on 'good' roles and 'quality' work. Recently, when a scribe interviewed her, for no other reason than she was available, she said: "I want to do quality work." But what quality work were you doing all along, Charmi? You mean to say that singing with heroes like Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Balakrishna, around the trees and bushes in exotic locales quality work? And she also says: "I'll do films at my own pace." We agree to the second part, Ms Charmi. Because the pace at which filmmakers are approaching you can be compared to that of a mule's or a donkey's. The days of producers lining up at your front door are over. And stop conning to people. I know, I know, you are not the only one to say that. I've read about Tabu too. She too made the same statement recently. "I want to do good cinema." The point I want to make here is: How come you talk about 'good' cinema and 'quality' cinema only when you are out of work? What happens to it when you are at the peak of your career? Doesn't good cinema interest you? Are are you only interested in counting the big bucks you get acting opposite big actors? We know your plight and we sympathise with you, but stop from making statements like this. Silence is the best solution. Understand?