Its true Brahmanandam will give away a cheque for Rs.10 lakhs for the winner in his TV show ‘Brahmanandam Padi Lakshalu’. But how much Brahmanandam does get for every episode? Three Lakhs. Yes. That’s what he charges, even for a day’s film shoot. It doesn’t matter for him whether the screen is big or small if he gets his quoted remuneration.
As comedians are becoming heroes, some are turning into TV anchors. Siva Reddy- a mimicry artiste-turned comedian has now no roles to play in films. He has found a new avenue in anchoring. After getting married, his chances in the films dwindled.
With the mushrooming of Channels, comedians find themselves busy in this way. ETV introduced mini movies keeping worn-out comedians in cast. AVS is busy in making such TV films. ‘Comedy Gang’ is one such attempt.
News Channels are in the look out for the people who can make political comedy. Our comedians are from making such humor.
