Applauz productions, a Dallas based Entertainment Company, true to their pedigree has pulled off another extremely successful show filled with music, dances, skits, mimicry and wholesome entertainment. The primary goal of the evening was to raise funds towards providing relief to Hud Hud victims and rebuilding Vizag. Applauz Productions wholeheartedly thanks Sri.Anup Rubens who, in spite of his busy schedule, had graced the evening as a special guest and enthralled the audience with his lilting tunes and foot tapping numbers.

The MC’s Smt.Jaya Kalyani & Sri.Ashwin Kowtha kicked off the show by thanking the audience for their benevolence and participation in this wonderful cause. They both also kept the audience well-engaged and ensured that the fun & energy levels of the evening were high. The cultural part of the evening started off with a fabulous dance performance “Mahishasura Mardhini” performed by well noted Television artist, Mr.Indraneel (Mogalirekulu and Rangam fame). This kicked off the masti xpress with a bang. This was followed by special comedy and mimicry skits performed by noted aritists, Mr. Jitendranath & Mr.Siva Kumar (of Thadaka fame) leaving the audience in splits. The hilarious skits performed by the artists were very well received by the audience.

The wonderful evening filled with laughter, entertainment and dances took a melodious musical turn ,when Mr.Indraneel introduced Sri.Anup Rubens with help of an AV from TeluguOne. The crowd was overjoyed when Mr.Anup Rubens, famous Tollywood Music Director, took the stage. and Mr.Rubens kicked off the musical part of the show by performing LIVE an ensemble of his compositions from various films. The crowd was crooning to songs from Manam, Ishq, Sukumarudu, Jai, Loukyam and Singers Prudhvi Chandra, Lipsika (Paadutha Theeyaga fame) mesmerized the audience with their renditions of these chartbuster numbers composed by Mr.Rubens.

Local talent from Dallas were overjoyed to participate in the show and perform LIVE with Mr.Rubens. He captured everyone’s hearts with his magnanimity by encouraging Dallas kids, (singers and dancers) who performed the two songs Kanipenchina Maa Ammake (from Manam) and Desam Manade Tejam Manade (from Jai). Choreography for the two songs was done by Dallas based Choreographer, Mrs.Shanti Nuti.

The show took a more energetic turn as Mr.Rubens belted out foot thumping numbers like Kodibaye Lacchammadi, Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde, Piyo Piyo.. Everyone was up on their feet dancing to these tunes and the stage was filled with organizers, sponsors, kids dancing away to these tunes in a frenzy. This wonderful fun filled musical masti evening went on for about 4 hours with non stop entertainment.

Mr.Rubens was accompanied by Dallas local musicians Mr.Issac on keyboard, Mr.Eugin & Abhinav Velaga on drums, Mr. Arun on guitar.

The show received wonderful feedback from Dallas Telugu audience and everyone fell in love with Mr.Rubens and his friendly, heart-warming nature. Everyone also appreciated the fact that Mr.Rubens came forth so willing to spare his time and share his music for this wonderful cause.

‘ApplauZ Productions’ organizers Suresh Manduva, Krishna Korada and Subhash Nelakanti thanked National Mega Sponsors: Ram Konara Realtor, Premier Sponsors: South Fork Dental, XT Global, Kairos Technologies, Hot Breads, iTech, Intellisoft Technologies & Veritis and Elite sponsors: Saxon Global, Primus Global, Adalisoft Inc, Unicon Tours & Travels, United IT Solutions, Vish Palepu, TechStar Group, Hilltop Indian Cuisine & Banquets, XPrudent, SpinSci for supporting this “Music Masti Mazaa Xpress” for the great cause to provide funds to “AshaJyothi USA” to help Vizag people from the damage caused by ‘Hudhud Cyclone’. Token of appreciation was given to sponsors by Anup Rubens. The organizers also felicitated all artists and Anup Rubens with a special note about his hard work and dedication in music .Organizers also recognized all the volunteers who worked tirelessly and selflessly to make this show happen and appreciated their efforts. Organizers also thanked media partners TV9, 6tv, DesiPlaza TV, Teluguone Radio & Eknazar for the great support. Special thanks were given to Sateesh Punnam, KV photography and Bytegraph productions for capturing videos and photos.

Mr.Anup Rubens thanked Dallas audience for supporting the cause and expressed his joy about being able to participate as a special guest in this show. He wished to participate in many more shows from Applauz Productions.

With the proceeds from this show and also donations collected through ITSERVE, AshaJyothi USA raised approximately $20,000 towards HUDHUD Cyclone relief fund.

It was a wonderful evening filled with music, rib tickling humor and foot tapping dances and all towards a great cause and Applauz Productions thanks everyone for making this a successful event.