User talk:Veera Narayana

Eega

Planning it directly for FA or will first take it to GA? And, the film's plot looks very fascinating. ツ FrB.TG (talk) 19:07, 8 April 2016 (UTC)

@FrB.TG: Directly to FA. If at all it fails there, then i shall make it a GA before re-nominating at the FAC. Coming to the thought, IMHO Eega is indeed inventive and insane. I mean, though you can dismiss a simple housefly, just imagine the torture when it seeks revenge and makes you restless and all you can do is just suffer. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 02:04, 9 April 2016 (UTC)

Pavan, by attempting a straight FA, you seem to be in risk of breaking your streak. But if it is for a first time experience, it is worth the risk. Many may question the use of Idlebrain.com as a source (I don't t though) but you could try convincing them of its reliability as you did during Mayabazar's FAC. Kailash29792 (talk) 02:20, 9 April 2016 (UTC)

@Kailash29792: Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere—these words by Albert Einstein inspired me to work on Eega and nominate it straightaway for FAC. I don't even bother if it affects my streak; they are made to be broken. Coming to Idlebrain.com, i know pretty well that it can be challenged. That was why i tried not to use it anywhere else in Eega. First i had a few links of Idlebrain.com, which were replaced by Sify, TOI, and The Hindu. It wasn't used in Mayabazar either. But yes, i and Krimuk90 used it in the FLs—List of accolades received by Dookudu and Tabu filmography. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 02:29, 9 April 2016 (UTC)

That's my boy! I really love your courage. Anyway, when it is at FAC give me a ping so that I can engage in its review (I seriously love its concept; need to watch it ASAP). ツ FrB.TG (talk) 06:30, 9 April 2016 (UTC)

I think this source states that an actor named Chandra Sekhar appeared in Rajamouli's Chatrapthi. An actor of the same name is also credited in Eega, without the name "Chatrapthi". So I assume that "Chatrapthi Sekhar" is actually Chandra Sekhar. Kailash29792 (talk) 06:48, 9 April 2016 (UTC)

@FrB.TG: Thanks. Shall invite you for sure. Do watch the film and let me know about your experience; @Kailash29792: Just one word -- "brilliant"! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 10:37, 9 April 2016 (UTC)

Pavan, before nominating it for FAC, I do think its better to open up a peer review so that if there are any concerns/comments posed/posted by fellow editors, the majority of it can be resolved there. Your call.  — Ssven2 ^{Speak 2 me} 14:39, 9 April 2016 (UTC)

@Ssven2: Once the GOCE completes the c/e, i will begin a peer review. I don't want the fly to be insanely screwed at the "featured" graveyard. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 14:49, 9 April 2016 (UTC)

At the 7th Vijay Awards, Naan Ee received numerous nominations, but only two wins. There are news sources for the winners, but only the videos for the nominees. Kailash29792 (talk) 10:09, 11 April 2016 (UTC)

Can Dailymotion be considered reliable? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 11:32, 11 April 2016 (UTC)

I don't know (until the user is an official and verified one), but you can do like you did for "59th Idea Filmfare Awards South 2012" at Dookudu awards's FL. Kailash29792 (talk) 11:38, 11 April 2016 (UTC)

Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Is she the most popular south Indian actress? I'm asking because she is the lead actress of most of the popular south Indian films. Is she? If not who is?Krish | Talk 18:54, 13 April 2016 (UTC)

@Krish!: An out-of-the-blue and somewhat strange question. Anyways, i will try to answer this. Samantha is a well known actress in South Indian cinema (read Telugu and Tamil). She is "one of the most" popular actresses down south. Others include Anushka Shetty, Trisha, Nayantara, Shriya Saran, Kajal Aggarwal, and Tamannaah to name a few. She has been part of a few good films as well as some awful films here. Well, how you came across this person? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 06:32, 14 April 2016 (UTC)

I had seen her in a film called Brindavan (hindi dubbed; don't know its original name) with Kajal Aggarwal wayback in 2013-14 (can't remember exactly) on TV. She is the lead of Eega, which is quite popular film. Right? I had somewhere read that she won two Best Actress Filmfare in the same year for to different languages. So I thought she is the most popular or so. Haven't seen any of Nayantara's or Trisha's films. I came to know about Trisha, Kajal Aggarwal and Tamannah because of their hindi debuts. Only seen bits and pieces of hindi Singham. In the same way, had heard of Anushka wayback in 2010 or something, but only saw her in Baahubali. I have seen Shriya's Drishyam, Aawarapan, bits and pieces of Sivaji and a south Indian hindi dubbed in which she played the sister of a don, hindi actress Anjana Sukhani was also there. So I asked that question in curiosity.Krish | Talk 07:32, 14 April 2016 (UTC)

@Krish!: Samantha and Kajal's film was Brindavanam, a 2010 Telugu film (improper film, but the house set was really awesome). Shriya's film was Don Seenu (2010). What you heard was right, Samantha is the only actress after Revathi to win the Filmfare award for best actress in South for both Telugu and Tamil at the same time, in the same year. She won the Telugu one for Eega and the Tamil one for Neethaane En Ponvasantham. While i agree that she is a good actress, these awards (IMHO) are the result of the visions of the directors S. S. Rajamouli and Gautham Menon. As i suggested earlier, only three films of Rajamouli are needed to be seen—Magadheera, Maryada Ramanna, and Eega—in the same order before revisting Baahubali, to understand the cinematic genius in him. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 07:49, 14 April 2016 (UTC)

FAN and the biased reviews

Have you seen the film yet? Believe me the film is just opposite of what the reviews are saying. I think YRF/SRK have definitely paid the publications and even some of the reputed reviewers. I can't believe Raja Sen gave it a 4.5 stars. Like.....Seriously? Though not a bad film, its definitely not a brilliant film either. First of all reviewers are calling is as "cinematic achievement"? Did they saw the wrong film (TJB), I'm sure they mistook Share Khan as SRK in prosthetics. These people have double standards when it comes to reviewing films, they don't judge films on their merit but stars, directors and obviously if they have been paid better. They would say for other films that "filled with loopholes 2 stars" but here "filled with loopholes 3.5 stars", "one man show 4 stars". God save Bollywood. In my opinion the film was okay. It started very well actually, then became silly afterwards. The second half was as dumb as Rohit Shetty's car explosions and it became more and more dumb towards the climax. However, I would agree SRK is really good in this film, one might say this is his best performance ever, he was good as the FAN but outstanding as the STAR. Only annoying thing was his voice modulation/accent (don't know how Boys from Delhi speak). RIP Indian reviewers.Krish | Talk 19:03, 15 April 2016 (UTC)

I am sure I am not wanted here, but just because you don't like one particular film, does not mean you accuse its cast or crew of paying reviewers. I am not a Khan fan, but the film has prompted positive reaction from the audience, too. Surely he did not pay the audience, and I see that 6K IMDb users disagree with Krish!. FrB.TG (talk) 21:07, 15 April 2016 (UTC)

Those 6K SRK devotees made Bajirao Mastani IMDB score 2.5 on its release date just because it clashed with Dumbwaale. Those idiots wanted BM to bomb, which is so dumb thing to do. Rate a film low just because it clashed with your favorite star's film and is going to eat its share of pie at BO? Talk about disagreement. I said the above things because the film only works when you don't care about LOGIC, which off course prompts reviewers to trash some other decent films. But "hey, this is SRK and this film came after superbad films like CE, HNY, and Dilwale, he is back in form after three duds, refreshing?" And, I don't think IMDB has anything to do with a film's quality. Only in your world, Fan (8.9) can be better than a Lootera (7.4) and The Lunchbox (7.8).Krish | Talk 02:17, 16 April 2016 (UTC)

@Krish! and FrB.TG: I will comment on Fan and the reviewers opinions only after watching it. And, i believe that Lootera and The Lunchbox are basically art house films which will receive critical acclaim and praise from a selected section of the audience who prefer to watch "mature" films instead of the mainstream cinema. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 02:49, 16 April 2016 (UTC)

Well, I saw the film yesterday and I would say, it is one of his best since Chak De. To make a film like this with an A-list actor is no mean feat. SRK should be appreciated for taking up a brave move like this.  — Ssven2 ^{Speak 2 me} 01:05, 17 April 2016 (UTC)

@Krish!, FrB.TG, and Ssven2: Okay guys, after a long and tiring Saturday, i've watched Fan yesterday night. The second half loses steam. There were few loopholes (like how Gaurav's face wasn't recognised at the wedding on the staircase, Aryan leaving London despite having a FIR filed on him etc.) Still, it is not a small thing to portray a star's inner fragile side as well as an obsessive fan with such an ease. Fan is indeed SRK's best since the last 5-6 years, and i disagree with Krish! that the climax was dumb. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 02:04, 17 April 2016 (UTC)

Just when everyone thinks Mr Khan has lost his charm, he bounces back. FrB.TG (talk) 06:41, 17 April 2016 (UTC)

I said "the film started well but is dumb in the second half", and I did said it might be SRK's best performance of all time. I never criticised SRK. I like his films very much, I had seen Chak De over 50 times in 2007-08. If you see my post above, it concerned more about Indian reviewers. For example, if it had starred another less famous actor, the critics would have given much less ratings, that's it. And, I still feel the film is as dumb as Rohit Shetty's car explosions. Would yo like to explain if SRK will do the same in real life, rum after the creepy fan to stop him? He had a fortune of $600 million, right? He will never run to stop a crazy fan. In the film, he is so helpless that he had to do everything on his own. His team had the videos of him and his fan at two different places but nobody ever thought to release it in press? He was bashed everywhere, lost deals, empty stadiums and all still no one cared to release it? Even Rakhi Sawant is more intelligent than the Aryan Khanna, Don't you think? It it were a fantasy film, it would have been fine to me.Krish | Talk 07:27, 17 April 2016 (UTC)

@Krish!: I respect your views for sure. Coming to Fan, i view it as a satire on the beliefs and ideologies of a "star" and a "fan". I think the director and writer wanted to touch the inner dark side of every superstar who comes out with a broad smile that may not be original always. And about the videos, what can they prove? People at Madame Tussauds (who saw that live) and the London police (who saw a recording) were sure that Aryan was the culprit. Isn't there a chance that people may assume the release of the videos by Aryan's team an act of damage control by blaming someone else? What if Gaurav comes out, claims himself as Aryan's fan, and say that Aryan has framed him using their similarities? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 08:01, 17 April 2016 (UTC)

I don't know but people in the theatre (a multiplex, filled with College students) were hooting like small screens. People were cheering for the FAN more. For most people it came across that the fan is creepy yet adorable. And, the superstar a "bastard". Come on we all know how the human nature is, not only superstars, everyone behaves that way. What the fan does in the movie to show his admiration was very wrong but to most people it looked like he did the right thing but the star never acknowledged that. You know what I mean. In my view, the star was right and the fan, every bit wrong. What did you think about this?Krish | Talk 08:30, 17 April 2016 (UTC)

@Krish!: IMHO both are flawed human beings who just want to live in a life that is theirs. Gaurav's life was his love for Aryan. When that was rejected, nothing else was left in his life to divert attention onto. Aryan wanted a life that was his, and not at the cost of anyone else's. His reaction on Sid Kapoor's attack, cutting Gaurav's phone at the empty auditorium, and his conversation in the climax are the sequences which made me think so. Gaurav began his attack as he was left with no choice. Aryan too began his attack only when he was left with no choice. At the end, both are the same—physically injured, mentally exhausted, and stubborn. Here, i find the star actually the hero; it is not easy to forgive the fan and trying to make peace. What i loved actually in Fan is that it narrates the story of characters, not a hero and a villain. That's all from me. BTW, since you've asked these many questions, i wish to ask one. Do you really find my opinions worthy to know? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 10:42, 17 April 2016 (UTC)

Off course. That's why i ask you so many things.Krish | Talk 12:52, 17 April 2016 (UTC)

Mayabazar (Telugu,1995)

Something went wrong in editing Mayabazar. Dasari Narayana Rao remade the film in 1995. [m.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/madhavapeddi-suresh-recalls-the-ups-and-downs-of-his-25year-career-in-music/article8252938.ece]PhysicsScientist (talk) 12:08, 17 April 2016 (UTC)

Mayabazar

2002 film Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo whose title was named after the song of the same name from Mayabazar is missing in Legacy section.PhysicsScientist (talk) 14:13, 17 April 2016 (UTC)

@PhysicsScientist: Can you please provide a reliable source confirming the same? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 14:33, 17 April 2016 (UTC)

No. I did not find any. Did not you know the film?PhysicsScientist (talk) 15:49, 17 April 2016 (UTC)

Siva

...or is that the spelling of the film? I found an English poster, albeit a cropped one, that spells "Shiva". The film's IMDb page and the documentary also use the same spelling. Or perhaps you could add a note to the article reading, "also spelt [name]". Meanwhile, for Eega, you could use this. Kailash29792 (talk) 03:54, 19 April 2016 (UTC)

@Kailash29792: That English poster belongs to the Hindi version (the face in the logos are different). When i rewrite the lead, i shall add a note that it is also spelt as Shiva. I will add India Today source to Eega tonight. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 11:01, 19 April 2016 (UTC)

Ugh, I hate contradictions! Page 211 of this book reads, "While one school claims that Ram Gopal Varma's 1989 gangster thriller Shiva was the first Indian film to make extensive use of the Steadicam, others trace it to an earlier source in 1984. See Bombay (London: British Film Institute, 2005), 51-54". What do we do?! At least the book could have mentioned the potential films, don't you think so? Kailash29792 (talk) 06:54, 21 April 2016 (UTC)

@Kailash29792: If the source is incomplete, just ignore it. The author of the source we used is Varma himself, and form all i have read, he is serious about this film most of the times. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:11, 21 April 2016 (UTC)

When using YouTube as a source, please make sure that you use videos from verified channels (i. e., with a tick next to the channel name). Some video sources in Siva don't look like they come from verified channels. Kailash29792 (talk) 02:40, 22 April 2016 (UTC)

I checked the sources again, and came to know that Aditya Movies — Telugu & Hindi isn't verified (it didn't have a tick). But, from the channel's description, and the official twitter/Facebook accounts of Aditya Music, i came to know that this channel belongs to them. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 05:09, 22 April 2016 (UTC)

Queen vs Krrish

What do you really think about this controversy. Though I respect and admire Hrithik, I believe Kangana Ranaut is telling the truth. Come on, nobody is a fool who will claim a fantasy. She is one hell of a strong woman, whom I have respected since her debut. But, the way she has put her struggling years in public in last two years, I have a newfound respect for her as a Human Being. I don't know if she is going to prove him wrong or not but that is definitely not going to affect her career, which I'm most happy about. I hope everything will be sort out soon.Krish | Talk 13:57, 23 April 2016 (UTC)

@Krish!: For me, this entire controversy is a huge bag of shit, a huge pile of crap, and a tonne-heavy load of forages for the horses of Indian media. This controversy sounds immature and childish from the word go. Their peers Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai, and many others have handled their breakups very well. Wish they learn from them. Having said all, i do respect both as talented actors. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:16, 23 April 2016 (UTC)

Yeah! That's true. If Hrithik wasn't really ready to accept it, why did he sent her a court notice? She said "Silly ex", he would have let it be. I mean its absolutely ridiculous from his side. Now, he has released some emails (fake or true; i don't know)and its the most immature thing to do. He is trying to portray her as a "Psycho stalker". Who know if he had sent some mails and those were her replies to him. He might have deleted his mails and released hers. But the one thing is clear Kangana Ranaut haters (mostly Deepika Padukone's fans) are enjoying big time and not to forget the dumb Indian media, who are earning so much by selling this childish story. I don't respect Indian media, they are like leeches, and one who can even sell their souls to get more hits.Krish | Talk 16:53, 23 April 2016 (UTC)

@Krish!: There is a line uttered by Albus Dumbledore in the final installment of the Harry Potter series. "Don't pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living who don't live with love". In this situation, i wish to change it to this: "Don't pity the dead, my friend. Pity the living who aren't sensible". I really feel that this issue is being blown out of proportion, and will keep these two in news until Mohenjodaro and Rangoon release. Till then, i would like to enjoy watching good, content-based Telugu films like Kshanam and Oopiri. Hope you too enjoy watching some good films in Hindi or English or any other language. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 17:02, 23 April 2016 (UTC)

I wish I could say the same thing. This year, i have lots of things to do. I will be giving the highest priority to my studies. I'm in my final year of college which means the projects, the seminars, the conferences, and the most important part, the placements. I will be on a long wikibreak after this month and will only come back in December or maybe January next year, it might take a whole year. Since the last semester is the most important one because of the major project and the fact that i will miss my college life and friends. So it can take time, i might come back next May or June, not clear about it. But will try to come in between after some intervals.Krish | Talk 17:31, 23 April 2016 (UTC)