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Hansika Motwani who was introduced to Tollywood with a super hit film Desamuduru is currently acting in NTR’s Kantri.

Hansika is also busy in Bollywood as her debut film as heroine Aap Ka Suroor did decent business. This teen beauty has got all in her to rule the film industry in coming days. The biggest plus she has on her side is “age”.

She suits well opposite all the young heroes and that is a big bonus as there is serious drought of young actresses. These days many are turning heroes in early twenties and tender looking heroines like Hansika are hard to find.

But Hansika is soon turning a tough nut for the producers as she is demanding a whopping 50 lakh as her remuneration. Many producers are terrified by hearing that amount, film circles say.

“If she has one more hit to her credit she will demand a crore!” exclaim few people from the industry.

Sexy Bollywood actress Tanisha Mukharjee is making her debut in Telugu. She has signed NTR starrer Kantri, sources told us. The film has Hansika Motwani as the female lead while Tanisha steps in as the second lead opposite NTR. Earlier Jiah Khan and Riya Sen were considered for this role. Produced by Ashwinidutt and directed by Meher Ramesh, the film has already completed 50 percent of shoot. Tanisha is Kajol’s sister and is better known for her dare bare attitude. She had acted in films like Neil ‘n’ Nikki and also did a Tamil film which was later dubbed into Telugu as Nee Valle Nee Valle.

Age belies her talent. For a 16-year-old, Hansika Motwani has received plaudit, first as Ria in Himesh Reshammiya’s ‘Aap Ka Surroor’ and then the South film ‘Des Muduru’ by Puri Jagannath. “It ran for 200 days in the South,” she exclaims, he eyes lit up.

The latest is another Telugu film ‘Kantri’, in which Hansika features opposite NTR Junior. “I find him very handsome,” she smiles, adding, “He’s a great Bharatnatyam artiste.”

Hansika has just returned from a six-day hectic shoot in Singapore for the film. “I’m glad I could get some time to sightsee a little. I even went to the zoo, which was fun,” she says.

The actor is almost through with her schedule for Govind Acharya’s ‘Money Hai To Honey Hai’ with Govinda, Aftab Shivdasani, Upen Patel and Celina Jaitley. She describes the shooting as ‘one fun-filled experience’ adding, “I was the youngest on the sets so I was spared. But they played a lot of pranks on each other. It felt very comfortable working with Chi Chi sir (Govinda). Each moment is a learning experience with him.”

Hansika is also quite pleased with her role in the Dharmesh Darshan movie, opposite Mimoh Chakraborthy, which is yet to be titled. “It’s a comedy cum love story,” she says adding, “Mimoh is very charming.”

With so much happening will working with Himesh fit into the scheme of things again? “Oh, I’ve no time right now,” comes the pat reply. However, she adds, “It’s not about my co-stars, but the script. If the script is worthwhile I’ll do the film.”

It was not too long ago when the actor was seen in a Balaji serial as a child star, but for now Hansika rules out the small screen. “I’m concentrating on films,” she states vehemently. “God has been extremely kind to me and I have to work hard and prove myself.”

The film Kanthri is now in brisk progress. NTR is in the lead and keeping him company is the sexy Hansika Motwani. The rumour mills are now working overtime over the special treatment being given by NTR to the Desamuduru girl.

NTR seems to be smitten by her and is showering her with all the attention and adulation. NTR is also seen talking about her all the time even with his friend. Looks like NTR has finally found his love. Or is it some sort of a publicity stunt to promote his new film?

Hansika is in town for a shooting schedule. No, it’s not a Bollywood film, but a Tollywood one. She’s paired opposite NTR Jr. in the movie titled Kanthri. As we spoke to her, we discovered that the lovable child star of the television series Des Mein Nikla Hoga Chand has now transformed into a graceful lady, ready to step into the heroine’s shoes.

How has your experience been so far on working with NTR Jr., and tell us a little about the role you are essaying in the movie.
It has been absolutely wonderful working with him and I am looking forward to good times here! In this movie I play the role of a lucky charm. For more you will have to wait and watch the movie!

This is only your second Telugu movie after Desa Muduru . Has language been a hindrance?
My director has been very kind and patient in helping me with the language. All my dialogues would be written and explained in English, which made it comfortable for me to deliver.

Aap Kaa Surroor has been the surprise hit of the year. How have you gained?
I have been pretty content with the reviews I received. The critics have gone soft on me. Even if the first day reports hadn’t been favourable, I’d not have felt demoralised. Considering that I’m just at the beginning my career, I realise that there’s always scope for improvement.

There has been a lot of speculation about your age and people are still confused…
The whole world knows I am only 16 years old. Why the confusion still?

Isn’t that too early to get into showbiz?
Aap Kaa Surroor was a great opportunity and I didn’t want to lose out on that. There aren’t any disadvantages to starting off early. If anything, it gives me a head start in my career. It also affords me the time to correct my mistakes. This is an opportunity any teen would snap up.

There are more things in life to grab than just opportunities. Aren’t you growing up a little too fast?
Others my age study, have fun with friends and think of what they want to do with their future. I knew what I wanted and worked happily towards my goal. Before long, when I’m safely cushioned in my career, others would be starting off and having teething problems.

And finally what is the secret behind your transformation from the cute Tina in of the small-screen to the damsel in distress in Aap ka Surroor ?
During adolescence one matures fast and my films along with the character have shown that growth. All my roles are very different and my look would be dependent on the movie.

NTR’s Kantri shoot is progressing at Ramoji Film City. A song is being filmed on NTR & Hansika. A set is erected for this purpose. Meher Ramesh is directing his first film and Aswini Dutt is producing the film.

The action scenes were filmed in Hong Kong recently. NTR is playing a mass role Kranthi for this film and second heroine is yet to be named. The film is planned for summer release. Manisharma is composing the music.

Hansika is abroad since few months, its heard that she is busy in shooting of Money Hai Toh Honey Hai, she intends to spend time with her family for New Year, she is back to India for New Year and would go to Gurudwara in Delhi, she said that every year on December 31st she would go to Gurudwara to thank god for this year and seek his blessings for next year. She says that 2008 would be a good year for her.

urprisingly the year 2007 saw a decline in the number of releases in Telugu when compared to the previous years. There were only 84 straight releases till December 20. Add to this about 60 dubbed films released during the year, the list looks an impressive 140 plus. As actor Mahesh Babu said that ‘the future of the Telugu film industry is now in the hands of the young generation,’ the year clearly belonged to the young directors and stars. But most debut directors failed to hit the bulls eye is another story.

The pleasant news is that though the releases dwindled, the hits were more than the previous year. 2007 opened with a thumping victory, the super duper hit, Desamudhuru directed by Puri Jagannath with Allu Arjun and Hansika Motwani in the lead. Close on the heels came the Venkatesh-starrer, Adavari Matalaku Ardhale Verule directed by Selva Raghavan (Sri Raghava), a huge hit. The three other big hits are Sekhar Kammula’s Happy Days, Lakshyam starring Jagapathi Babu and Gopichand, Rajamouli’s Yamadonga with NTR Jr. in the lead. The hit films are Tulasi, Okkadunnadu, Evadaithe Nakenti, Operation Duryodhana, Yamagola, Athili Sathibabu, Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu, Chandamama, Madhumaasam, and the recently released Mantra while Dubai Seenu and Dhee termed as above average. Mahesh Babu starrer Athith’ and Ram Charan Tej’s debut film Chirutha opened to fantastic collections. Nagarjuna starrer, Don directed by Lawrence has hit the theatres on December 20 in Nizam and a day later in other areas in the state. Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna drew a blank as both Shankardada Zindabad and Maharadhi proved damp squibs at the turnstile. Chiranjeevi received the prestigious Padma Bhushan and his voluntary organisation the Blood Bank won the State award for the fifth consecutive year.

Among the dubbed films, Rajnikath’s Sivaji created such an unparalleled hysteria among the cine goers and made record initial collections for any dubbed film in the past 75 years. The craze soon evaporated and none of the sixty plus dubbed films succeeded.

Technologically speaking, Telugu cinema made long strides and again to quote Mahesh Babu, “Telugu cinema today is ahead of other language industries in the South on technical aspects and content.” His Athidhi brought Hindi actor Amrita Rao to the South. “It is indeed the year of the young filmmakers. The redeeming feature is that each one of them brought a different theme and narrative style. When compared to last year, the content and treatment is more novel this year,” opines popular film critic Rentala Jayadeva.

Though 2007 is termed as the year of young talents, the worrying aspect is that most debutants and even some established young directors failed to click. The much-expected Yogi directed by the much successful V.V. Vinayak is an example. And the survival of any language film industry and thousands of its employees depend mostly on the success of low budget films. Chiding the way some of these young directors are treading with cinema, veteran Dasari Narayana Rao who always championed the cause of low budget films said, “The present generation should prove to the world that the Telugu filmmaker first makes the script ready and then goes to the floors. If any one of the young comes with a good script, I am prepared to produce for them.” One aspect the present generation the actors or the directors are forgetting is the importance of the producer. Most of them are treating the producer as a mere cash bag carrier. To quote Dasari, “There must be a bonding between the producer and director. It pains to hear that the producer has become just a cashier today. Instead of committing to pamphlet journalism, the media print as well as television should also come up with proper analysis and criticism for the growth of the industry. When they write or say that every film is a super hit then why the film industry is in dole drums? Some crib about other language directors entering into the Telugu industry. Instead we should think why they are getting the opportunities here and improve ourselves. Again some crib about spiraling costs of production. When actors who are not worth a million rupees for their job are being paid in crores, who should be blamed? A director can create any number of actors.” A basic mantra buried under star domination.

Sekhar Kammula and Krishnavamsy proved with Happy Days and Chandamama respectively,that with rank newcomers and not so established stars, movie wonders can be created. Both the films are big hits and Happy Days made under a four cr. budget and is expected to gross over Rs. 20 cr.

Whatever said and done, Cinema is still a staple diet for many in A P. The industry offers some exciting fare for them in the new year with Balakrishna’s Okka Magaadu directed by the much successful Y.V.S. Chowdhary and also Simran’s comeback film, Dil Raju’s Premikudu with Allu Arjun, Babu Rao’s Ontari with Gopichand-Bhavana and Nagarjuna, Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh’s next ventures to roll in January.

NTR is getting ready to croon again for his upcoming venture Kantri. His singing could well have been the lucky charm as Yamadonga for which he had lent his voice went on to be a big hit, NTR‘s first in over three years.If Mani Sarma would have his way, then NTR will be singing once again.Recently, Mani Sarma was all praise for the exhaustive knowledge of the Telugu film music that NTR had and the ease with which he could pick up tunes.So it does not come as a surprise that Mani Sarma would be recording a song with NTR.The shooting of the film is progressing at a brisk pace and the filmmakers seem to be happy with the way the film is turning out. Meher Ramesh is directing the movie being produced by Ashwini Dutt. Hansika Motwani is playing the lead in the film with Mani Sharma composing the music