The preparations for the Indian Film Industry Centenary Celebrations which was very dull till now, has suddenly gained a momentum with the many artistes accepting to be a part of the celebrations.

Earlier many artistes including Yash, Diganth, Puneeth, Rangayana Raghu and others were doubtful to attend the celebrations due to various reasons. But on Friday, Shivarajkumar himself called many of the artistes personally to attend the celebrations as it is once in a lifetime opportunity. Many artistes have obliged Shivarajkumar's personal call and agreed to be a part of the celebrations.

Meanwhile, senior producer Sa Ra Govindu who is in Chennai to overlook the preparations is very much happy over the arrangements for the celebrations. Speaking to Chitraloka.com exclusively over the phone, 'I am very much happy over the arrangements here. All the artistes have been given star accommodation and the rehearsals are going over in a full zoom. Even the security arrangements are very good' said Sa Ra Govindu.