HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW: SOME HAIRY TALES OF TOLLYWOOD SUPERSTARS

It is the season of hairstyles in the Telugu film industry. First it was Mahesh Babu to go for a hip look with his new hair style. Prior to that Nagarjuna tried miserably to put up a hunk look with his weird hairstyle in Super, only to revert to his original hair style. Next it was Junior NTR, who opted for the long hairstyle for the film Yamadonga, and even tying it with a rubber band in the back. Now, following in the footsteps of his peers, Kalyanram is growing his hai. He now sports long flowing hair whereever he goes. And he says, he's doing it not because he likes it, but because director Samudra wanted it for his new film. Whatever the case maybe, hairy days are here again in the Telugu film industry.

Puri Jagannadh apologises for quip on Raghavendra Rao

All of us make mistakes. Especially when we are on an upward curve in our careers. It's not that we intend to harm anyone with our words. But, generally, we'd like to show that we too are smart. And filmmakers are no exception. During the shooting of Super in 2005, director K Raghavendra Rao dropped in on the sets to narrate the story of Sri Ramadasu to Nagarjuna. Puri Jagannadh, who was also present there, jokingly said to Raghavendra Rao, "Who will see such kind of films anymore, sir? I think you should retire now." Although the observation was made in lighthearted spirit, Raghavendra Rao just smiled and left it at that. But Puri realised the blunder he had committed sooner than latter. And had been cursing himself for having spoken like that to a director like Raghavendra Rao. Recently, during a function, where Raghavendra Rao was also present along with him, he narrated the incident and went on to say, "I realise now what a blunder I committed that day. My film Super did not fare so well, but Raghavendra Rao's Sri Ramadasu went on to become a super duper hit. Such people should keep on making films," he said. And he took the opportunity to seek forgiveness for his tasteless comments. "Sorry, sir, please forgive me," he said turning to Raghavendra Rao. Ok Jagannadh, you are forgiven. But this should serve as an eyeopener to all the guys who think they are larger than life once they have a hit under their belt.