Prabhu Deva's Telugu film top list

Hyderabad, Feb 18 (IANS): Dancer-choreographer Prabhu Deva's debut directorial venture, "Nuvvu Vasthanante Ne Vadantana", tops Telugu films this fortnight.

1. "Nuvvu Vasthanante Ne Vadantana": Producer M.S. Raju's feel-good film has proved a smashing hit. The performance of Siddarth and Trisha, Prabu Deva's deft handling of the theme and Devisri Prasad's music have together made it a winner.

2. "Pandem": This rural love story, featuring Jagapati Babu and Kalyani, opened well but is slowly losing ground due to the contrived plot. The producer-actor duo has not been able to recreate the magic of "Kabbadi Kabbadi".

3. "Dhairyam": Director Teja's love story has registered huge opening collections. It is doubtful, however, if the success will be sustained. The theatrical second part, which contrasts with the racy first, can mar the film's chances. It will be difficult for the director to make a comeback with this routine poor-versus-rich drama.

4. "Manasumata Vinadhu": V.N. Aditya dabbles in a love theme but disappoints with a contrived plot. He holds one's interest with a racy and entertaining first part but loses his focus mid-way. Two numbers of Kalyan Mallick are hum-able.

5. "Mass-Damunte Kasko": Nagarjuna's "Mass.." has crossed the 50-day mark comfortably and is doing well in remote centres. The action-based love story may march on to complete 100 days.