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== Production ==
== Production ==
In the end of December 2012, it was reported that [[Naga Chaitanya]] would act in a Dual role for the first time in his career in an untitled film directed by Srinivasa Reddy who previously directed his father [[Akkineni Nagarjuna|Nagarjuna]] in the socio fantasy film ''[[Dhamarukam]]'' and there was a buzz then that [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] and [[Tamannaah]] would be recruited to play the heroines in this film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-29/news-interviews/36050869_1_naga-chaitanya-samantha-and-tamannaah-dual-roles|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140212071417/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-29/news-interviews/36050869_1_naga-chaitanya-samantha-and-tamannaah-dual-roles|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 February 2014|title=Naga Chaitanya to play a dual role?|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=29 December 2012|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref> In mid January 2013, it was confirmed that the untitled film was a remake of Nagarjuna's 1994 Blockbuster comedy film ''[[Hello Brother (1994 film)|Hello Brother]]'' and it was also reported that the remake was also titled as ''Hello Brother'' and Kamakshi Movies, who produced Naga Chaitanya's ''[[Dhada]]'' would produce the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-11/news-interviews/36279391_1_naga-chaitanya-chaitu-double-role|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140212071437/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-11/news-interviews/36279391_1_naga-chaitanya-chaitu-double-role|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 February 2014|title=Naga Chaitanya to star in Hello Brother remake?|date=11 January 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref> In mid June 2013, it was reported that [[Hansika Motwani]] replaced Samantha Ruth Prabhu while Tamannaah was retained as the heroine of the film. It marked the first collaboration of Naga Chaitanya and Hansika Motwani.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2013/hello-brother-to-have-tamanna-hansika-112300.html|title=New Hello Brother to have Tamanna and Hansika|publisher=[[Oneindia.in|Oneindia Entertainment]]|date=18 June 2013|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref> However, in the end of July 2013, it was confirmed that the project was indefinitely shelved since the project didn't materialize and Srinivasa Reddy decided to go with a fresh project with Naga Chaitanya and Hansika Motwani as the leads with [[Brahmanandam]] in an important role which would be produced by C. Kalyan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-31/news-interviews/40914108_1_hansika-motwani-brother-remake-telugu|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214062601/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-31/news-interviews/40914108_1_hansika-motwani-brother-remake-telugu|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 December 2013|title=Naga Chaitanya's Hello Brother remake shelved?|date=31 July 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref>
In the end of December 2012, it was reported that [[Naga Chaitanya]] would act in a Dual role for the first time in his career in an untitled film directed by Srinivasa Reddy who previously directed his father [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] in the socio fantasy film ''[[Dhamarukam]]'' and there was a buzz then that [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] and [[Tamannaah]] would be recruited to play the heroines in this film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-29/news-interviews/36050869_1_naga-chaitanya-samantha-and-tamannaah-dual-roles|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140212071417/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-29/news-interviews/36050869_1_naga-chaitanya-samantha-and-tamannaah-dual-roles|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 February 2014|title=Naga Chaitanya to play a dual role?|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=29 December 2012|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref> In mid January 2013, it was confirmed that the untitled film was a remake of Nagarjuna's 1994 Blockbuster comedy film ''[[Hello Brother (1994 film)|Hello Brother]]'' and it was also reported that the remake was also titled as ''Hello Brother'' and Kamakshi Movies, who produced Naga Chaitanya's ''[[Dhada]]'' would produce the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-11/news-interviews/36279391_1_naga-chaitanya-chaitu-double-role|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140212071437/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-11/news-interviews/36279391_1_naga-chaitanya-chaitu-double-role|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 February 2014|title=Naga Chaitanya to star in Hello Brother remake?|date=11 January 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref> In mid June 2013, it was reported that [[Hansika Motwani]] replaced Samantha Ruth Prabhu while Tamannaah was retained as the heroine of the film. It marked the first collaboration of Naga Chaitanya and Hansika Motwani.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2013/hello-brother-to-have-tamanna-hansika-112300.html|title=New Hello Brother to have Tamanna and Hansika|publisher=[[Oneindia.in|Oneindia Entertainment]]|date=18 June 2013|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref> However, in the end of July 2013, it was confirmed that the project was indefinitely shelved since the project didn't materialize and Srinivasa Reddy decided to go with a fresh project with Naga Chaitanya and Hansika Motwani as the leads with [[Brahmanandam]] in an important role which would be produced by C. Kalyan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-31/news-interviews/40914108_1_hansika-motwani-brother-remake-telugu|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214062601/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-31/news-interviews/40914108_1_hansika-motwani-brother-remake-telugu|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 December 2013|title=Naga Chaitanya's Hello Brother remake shelved?|date=31 July 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref>


In the end of October 2013, it was reported that the film would start its shoot in the month of December 2013 and the Music would be scored by [[Anoop Rubens]] while Akula Siva would provide the script.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-21/news-interviews/43249665_1_naga-chaitanya-hello-brother-hansika|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131108000121/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-21/news-interviews/43249665_1_naga-chaitanya-hello-brother-hansika|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 November 2013|title=Naga Chaitanya, Hansika's film from Dec|date=21 October 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref> In mid November 2013, it was reported that the film would start its shoot from 1 December 2013 and Naga Chaitanya would shoot simultaneously for this film along with his other projects ''[[Autonagar Surya]]'' and ''[[Manam (film)|Manam]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Naga-Chaitanya-Hansikas-film-from-Dec-1/movie-review/25985131.cms|title=Naga Chaitanya, Hansika's film from Dec 1|work=The Times of India|date=18 November 2013|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref> However it didn't commence then and on 6 February 2014 the film was officially launched at Hyderabad along with [[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]]'s political drama ''Raadha'' under the direction of [[Maruthi Dasari]] and [[Ram Charan]]'s ''[[Govindudu Andarivadele]]'' under the direction of [[Krishna Vamsi]]. These three were launched on the eve of Radha Saptami which became a noticeable news.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ram-charan-venkatesh-naga-chaitanyas-upcoming-telugu-films-launched/450332-71-216.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222180326/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ram-charan-venkatesh-naga-chaitanyas-upcoming-telugu-films-launched/450332-71-216.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 February 2014|title=Ram Charan, Venkatesh, Naga Chaitanya's upcoming Telugu films launched|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=6 February 2014|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref> The film was titled ''Durga'' on the day of the launch and the cast and crew were specified on the same day. Vijay C. Kumar and [[S. Thaman]] were announced as the Cinematographer and Music Director of the film while Srinivasa Reddy was announced to handle the screenplay of the film apart from directing it. The filming was said to be commenced from 24 February 2014 and would shoot continuously till July 2014 and would be released on the eve of Ramzan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/103158.html|title=Naga Chaitanya's 'Durga' Movie Muhurtham|publisher=IndiaGlitz|date=6 February 2014|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref> On the day of the launch, the poster bearing the logo of the title was launched which was designed by Kiran Poster Ads, a reputed poster designer company in Tollywood.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.cinema65.com/2014/02/naga-chaitanyas-durga-logo-first-look.html|title=Naga Chaitanya's Durga Logo First Look Poster|publisher=Cinema65.com|date=6 February 2014|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions1/muhurat-durgaa/pages/image000.html|title=Durga movie launch photos|publisher=idlebrain.com|date=6 February 2014|accessdate=12 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222215901/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions1/muhurat-durgaa/pages/image000.html|archive-date=22 February 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The filming started on 25 February 2014 in and around Hyderabad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/durga-shooting-starts-today.html|title=Durga shooting starts today|publisher=123telugu.com|date=25 February 2014|accessdate=25 February 2014}}</ref>
In the end of October 2013, it was reported that the film would start its shoot in the month of December 2013 and the Music would be scored by [[Anoop Rubens]] while Akula Siva would provide the script.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-21/news-interviews/43249665_1_naga-chaitanya-hello-brother-hansika|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131108000121/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-21/news-interviews/43249665_1_naga-chaitanya-hello-brother-hansika|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 November 2013|title=Naga Chaitanya, Hansika's film from Dec|date=21 October 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref> In mid November 2013, it was reported that the film would start its shoot from 1 December 2013 and Naga Chaitanya would shoot simultaneously for this film along with his other projects ''[[Autonagar Surya]]'' and ''[[Manam (film)|Manam]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Naga-Chaitanya-Hansikas-film-from-Dec-1/movie-review/25985131.cms|title=Naga Chaitanya, Hansika's film from Dec 1|work=The Times of India|date=18 November 2013|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref> However it didn't commence then and on 6 February 2014 the film was officially launched at Hyderabad along with [[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]]'s political drama ''Raadha'' under the direction of [[Maruthi Dasari]] and [[Ram Charan]]'s ''[[Govindudu Andarivadele]]'' under the direction of [[Krishna Vamsi]]. These three were launched on the eve of Radha Saptami which became a noticeable news.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ram-charan-venkatesh-naga-chaitanyas-upcoming-telugu-films-launched/450332-71-216.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222180326/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ram-charan-venkatesh-naga-chaitanyas-upcoming-telugu-films-launched/450332-71-216.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 February 2014|title=Ram Charan, Venkatesh, Naga Chaitanya's upcoming Telugu films launched|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=6 February 2014|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref> The film was titled ''Durga'' on the day of the launch and the cast and crew were specified on the same day. Vijay C. Kumar and [[S. Thaman]] were announced as the Cinematographer and Music Director of the film while Srinivasa Reddy was announced to handle the screenplay of the film apart from directing it. The filming was said to be commenced from 24 February 2014 and would shoot continuously till July 2014 and would be released on the eve of Ramzan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/103158.html|title=Naga Chaitanya's 'Durga' Movie Muhurtham|publisher=IndiaGlitz|date=6 February 2014|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref> On the day of the launch, the poster bearing the logo of the title was launched which was designed by Kiran Poster Ads, a reputed poster designer company in Tollywood.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.cinema65.com/2014/02/naga-chaitanyas-durga-logo-first-look.html|title=Naga Chaitanya's Durga Logo First Look Poster|publisher=Cinema65.com|date=6 February 2014|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions1/muhurat-durgaa/pages/image000.html|title=Durga movie launch photos|publisher=idlebrain.com|date=6 February 2014|accessdate=12 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222215901/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions1/muhurat-durgaa/pages/image000.html|archive-date=22 February 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The filming started on 25 February 2014 in and around Hyderabad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/durga-shooting-starts-today.html|title=Durga shooting starts today|publisher=123telugu.com|date=25 February 2014|accessdate=25 February 2014}}</ref>
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