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Drunk Guitarist’s Comment Shaped Ar Rahman’s Musical Journey ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Ar Rahman, the Oscar-winning music composer, shared an insightful moment from his early career during an interview with O2 India. Reflecting on a pivotal incident, he revealed how a guitarist’s alcohol-driven harsh comment profoundly influenced Rahman’s artistic path.

At 19, Rahman worked with film composers while simultaneously performing in a band. During a session in 1985-86, a guitarist who was a bit tipsy then directly commented about Rahman’s creativity, suggesting he was copying the styles of the composers he worked with. While the remark initially caught him off guard, Rahman eventually saw some truth in it, pushing him to rethink his approach to music.

Ar Rahman realized he was influenced by the composers he worked for. The guitarist’s comment prompted him to reflect deeply on his creative path. Rahman shared, ‘I began distancing myself from those influences,...

Anand Deverakonda Replaced (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Vijay Devarakonda’s younger brother, Anand Deverakonda, has been trying hard to establish his identity in Telugu cinema. Years after making his début, he achieved success with Sai Rajesh’s Baby, in which Vaishnavi Chaitanya played the lead. Made with a small budget, Baby became such a huge hit that its lead actors became overnight phenomena.

Riding on the success of Baby, director Sai Rajesh announced a new film featuring the same lead pair—Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya. The announcement poster created a significant buzz, with fans excited for another blockbuster from the duo. The poster showed Vaishnavi Chaitanya in a red saree sitting on a boat near the sea while Anand Deverakonda appeared to console her. However, despite the hype, the film saw no further progress, leaving fans wondering about its fate.

Meanwhile, recent reports indicate this project has undergone a significant casting change.

Rashmika Mandanna Spotted With Vijay’s Family (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Rashmika Mandanna is enjoying the success of her new film Pushpa 2: The Rule. The actress is getting a lot of praise for her performance in the movie. Now, she is making headlines for her rumored relationship with Vijay Deverakonda. The rumors take a new turn, as Rashmika is spotted along with Vijay’s family at the Amb Cinemas.

The rumors grew stronger after Rashmika was seen watching Pushpa 2 with Vijay’s family in Hyderabad. A viral photo shows Rashmika with Vijay’s mother, Madhavi, and his brother, Anand Deverakonda. Fans are thrilled by this sighting. Earlier, Rashmika was spotted at Shravya Varma’s wedding, along with the family of Vijay Deverakonda.

Adding to the buzz, Rashmika wore a maroon sweatshirt from Vijay’s clothing brand, Rwdy. The fans quickly noticed this and began speculating about their relationship. Neither...

What To Watch This Weekend. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The third week of June 2024 is filled with many exciting releases. If you are wondering what to watch this weekend, you have come to the right place. The list mentions the newly released titles in theatres and streaming platforms, from movies like Ishq Vishk Rebound to Netflix’s Kota Factory Season 3.

What To Watch This Weekend On Ott Netflix Kota Factory Season 3

Jeetu Bhaiya and his aimers are back! Kota Factory Season 3 takes an emotional turn with an immersive story that highlights the struggles of students and the faculty in Kota. The Netflix show stars Jitendra Kumar, Mayur More, Alam Khan, Tillotama Shone, Ahsaas Channa and others.

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Kalki 2898 Ad Is Setting Up Its Box Office Targets. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Prabhas is gearing up for the release of his film Kalki 2898 Ad also starring Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Disha Patani. The film has opened to great advance booking number in the USA, UK and UAE and all eyes are on the advance bookings in India.

However, one the sci-fi film Nag Ashwin opens the advance booking then it quickly needs to cross the biggest ticket sale record which is held by Shah Rukh Khan’s action-biggie Jawan.

Kalki 2898 Targets

Currently, the record for selling the highest number of tickets in one hour rests with Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan. The Atlee film also holds innumerable records with its big-budget action film. But seems like some of these records will be broken by Kalki 2898 Ad.

Trending Gam Gam Ganesha: After Box Office Failure,...

Manchu Lakshmi makes Shocking Comments on Her Father. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Lakshmi Manchu, well-known for her roles in films like Monster and Maranthen Mannithen, recently revealed that her own family was a major obstacle in her acting career. In an interview, she shared that her father, Mohan Babu did not support her decision to become an actor.

Lakshmi discussed her experiences and struggles with patriarchy during the interview. When asked about the challenges she faced while moving from Hyderabad to Mumbai for better opportunities, she revealed that her family was the main barrier. She said, “My family was the only roadblock. They didn’t let me move for the longest time. We are very close-knit. They would ask, ‘Why be a small fish in a big pond?’ They had their concerns. I used to stay at my best friend Rakulpreet’s house who kept encouraging me to move to Mumbai.

Fans are speculating the casting of two top Tollywood stars in Kalki 2898 Ad. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kalki 2898 Ad is one of the most anticipated movies of 2024 in Tollywood and it’s been generating a lot of excitement with its star-studded cast. Reports suggest that two prominent Tollywood actors Nani and Vijay Devarakonda are set to play key roles in the film. Directed by Nag Ashwin, this film promises to be a futuristic epic movie with an unique and engaging storyline.

Meanwhile, there are speculations that Nag Ashwin is reuniting with Nani and Vijay Devarakonda. In Nag Ashwin’s first film Yevade Subramanyam, Nani’s strong performance and Vijay’s portrayal of his friend Rishi were highly praised by fans and critics alike. This film was a significant milestone in their careers. Now, after nine years fans are excited to see this powerful duo back on screen.

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Three Telugu Theatrical Releases To Explore This Weekend ( Photo Credit – Instagram; IMDb )

Three new films will compete at the Tollywood box office this weekend: Gangs of Godavari, starring Vishwak Sen; Bhaje Vaayu Vegam, starring Kartikeya; and Gam Gam Ganesha, starring Anand Deverakonda.

These releases are crucial for the lead actors striving for success at the Tollywood Box Office. Vishwak Sen aims to enhance his standing as a mass hero with Gangs of Godavari, while Anand Deverakonda seeks to capitalize on his previous hit, Baby, and avoid being labeled a one-hit-wonder. Kartikeya, whose last film, Bedurulanka 2012, had a lukewarm reception, hopes to make a mark with Bhaje Vaayu Vegam and carve out a space for himself in the industry.

All three Tollywood films have been heavily promoted, generating anticipation among audiences. While each film has its own unique appeal, none are expected to overshadow the others completely. Positive word-of-mouth could potentially propel all three to success.

Mumbai, Dec 24 (Ians) ‘Baby’ is this year’s cult blockbuster Tollywood film. The film has been loved unanimously by the audience, filmmakers and celebrities.

Directed by the outstanding filmmaker Sai Rajesh, the film broke all box-office records. This cult love story stars Anand Deverakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya and Viraj Ashwin in lead roles.

Deverakonda received immense appreciation for his role, propelling him into the massive Rs 100-crore club at the box office. ‘Baby’ collected twice what another cult hit, ‘Arjun Reddy’, starring Anand’s brother Vijay Deverakonda, made.

Recently, there’s been much talk about the film getting a Hindi remake. Confirming this, the film’s producer, Sreenivasa Kumar, also known as Skn in the Telugu industry, stated to Zoom, “Yes, ‘Baby’ is going to be remade, not just in Hindi but also in Tamil. The cast for both versions will consist of fresh faces, potentially newcomers or semi-newcomers.”

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Telugu actor Anand Deverakonda has partaken in a puja and sought blessings for his upcoming film ‘Duet’ where he has paired with director Mithun Varadharaja Krishnan. The puja marked the official commencement of the film.

Studio Green announced the project on their X account formerly Twitter and wrote: “We are delighted to commence our next film with @ananddevarakonda’s ‘Duet’. Directed by @mithunkrish12.”

The actor also announced: “A new beginning! A new film with a superb team. Looking forward to the shoot and present this beautiful story. #duet”.

The film is a G.V Prakash musical and will star actress Ritika Nayak as the female lead.

The puja ceremony was largely kept a private affair as it mainly includedthe film’s cast and crew, and was organised with a small mandap where Anand Deverakonda sought blessings from priests and bowed to the gods. Marking this, Mithun marked the commencement of the film’s shooting.

Telugu actor Anand Deverakonda has partaken in a puja and sought blessings for his upcoming film ‘Duet’ where he has paired with director Mithun Varadharaja Krishnan. The puja marked the official commencement of the film.

Studio Green announced the project on their X account formerly Twitter and wrote: “We are delighted to commence our next film with @ananddevarakonda’s ‘Duet’. Directed by @mithunkrish12.”

The actor also announced: “A new beginning! A new film with a superb team. Looking forward to the shoot and present this beautiful story. #duet”.

The film is a G.V Prakash musical and will star actress Ritika Nayak as the female lead.

The puja ceremony was largely kept a private affair as it mainly includedthe film’s cast and crew, and was organised with a small mandap where Anand Deverakonda sought blessings from priests and bowed to the gods. Marking this, Mithun marked the commencement of the film’s shooting.

‘Baby’, a small film, which stars Anand Deverakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya, and Viraj Ashwin in lead roles, received phenomenal success as the cult blockbuster movie of this year. The film is directed by Sai Rajesh, and produced by Skn, who previously delivered blockbusters like ‘Ee Rojullo’ and ‘Taxiwala’ under Mass Movie Makers. The passionate producer delivered blockbusters with brothers.

Impressed with the skills of director Sai Rajesh and the kind of massive success he gave, the producer Skn gifted a Mercedes Benz car to the director.

On this special occasion, producer Skn said: “I’m very happy with the massive success of our cult blockbuster ‘Baby’ and I wanted gift something special to my dearest friend and darling director Sai Rajesh. This is a small token of appreciation and love to our director. Thanks to Sai Rajesh for giving a cult film to our banner.”

The success of ‘Baby’ movie is rooted in their friendship,...

‘Baby’, a small film, which stars Anand Deverakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya, and Viraj Ashwin in lead roles, received phenomenal success as the cult blockbuster movie of this year. The film is directed by Sai Rajesh, and produced by Skn, who previously delivered blockbusters like ‘Ee Rojullo’ and ‘Taxiwala’ under Mass Movie Makers. The passionate producer delivered blockbusters with brothers.

Impressed with the skills of director Sai Rajesh and the kind of massive success he gave, the producer Skn gifted a Mercedes Benz car to the director.

On this special occasion, producer Skn said: “I’m very happy with the massive success of our cult blockbuster ‘Baby’ and I wanted gift something special to my dearest friend and darling director Sai Rajesh. This is a small token of appreciation and love to our director. Thanks to Sai Rajesh for giving a cult film to our banner.”

The success of ‘Baby’ movie is rooted in their friendship,...

Mumbai, July 27 (Ians) ‘Baby’, a small film which stars Anand Deverakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya, and Viraj Ashwin in lead roles, and has been directed by Sai Rajesh, is creating a sensation at the box office. Despite the overwhelming gush of monsoon, the film continues to make a massive impact at the box office.

The film is extremely strong on weekdays with terrific bookings all over. In just 11 days, the film collected close to Rs 70 crore gross and surpassed the Vijay Deverakonda-starrer cult hit, ‘Arjun Reddy’, in lifetime collections. Registering such a collection in a post-pandemic world is a huge feat.

In terms of Roi, ‘Baby’ is the biggest hit in the history of Telugu cinema. This is phenomenal and unprecedented. The film is setting a solid benchmark, and even with the new releases, it remains the obvious choice for the audience. Moreover, the film has already become the highest-grossing film...

‘Baby’, a small Telugu film directed by Sai Rajesh, is creating a sensation at the box office. The film stars Anand Deverakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya, and Viraj Ashwin in lead roles. Despite the rains, the film continues to make a massive impact at the box office. The film is extremely strong on weekdays with terrific bookings all over. In just 11 days, the film collected close to 70 crores gross and surpassed the sensational Vijay Deverakonda’s cult hit, “Arjun Reddy,” in lifetime collections.

In terms of Roi, “Baby” is the biggest hit in the history of Telugu cinema. This is phenomenal and unprecedented. The film is setting a solid benchmark, and even with the new releases, it remains the obvious choice for the audience. Moreover, “Baby” has already become the highest-grossing film in the careers of both Anand Deverakonda and Sai Rajesh.

Producer Skn, who achieved the biggest blockbuster with this film,...

Telugu superstar Vijay Deverakonda was chased off the stage after a fan ran towards him to touch his feet. A video is doing the rounds on social media, where the actor could be seen attending an event to mark the success of the film ‘Baby’ starring his brother Anand Deverakonda.

In the clip, an over-excited fan could be seen running towards the stage to touch Vijay’s feet when the ‘Liger’ actor was giving a speech on the success of ‘Baby’, looking dapper in a blue kurta.

The fan ran past the security cordon near the stage to touch Vijay’s feet, even as the shocked actor ran to avoid him before the security personnel got into the act.

Released on July 12, ‘Baby’ is a romantic drama directed by Sai Rajesh Neelam. The film also stars Vaishnavi Chaitanya and Viraj Ashwin in lead roles.

On the acting front, Vijay will...

Opinion It’s not wrong to make such films, but it’s important to not make heroes out of toxic, abusive men. Whether ‘Baby’ set out to do this or not, that’s what many male viewers seem to be taking away from it. YouTube/Sony Music South If you’ve ever heard someone say “All women are like this only,” followed by agreeing nods and laughter that made you uncomfortable, this film is not for you. Writer and director Sai Rajesh’s Baby tells the love story of a young couple, Vaishnavi (played by an impeccable Vaishnavi Chaitanya) and Anand (Anand Deverakonda), who live in a low-income neighbourhood in Hyderabad. After completing their schooling, Anand starts to drive an auto for a living while Vaishnavi goes on to study at an elite engineering college, where she makes upper-class friends and adapts to a more upscale lifestyle. This creates a rift between Vaishnavi and Anand,...

Mumbai, July 16 (Ians) Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who is known for her work in the Allu Arjun-starrer ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, recently got teary eyed while watching the Telugu film ‘Baby’ which stars Anand Deverakonda, who is actor Vijay Deverakonda’s younger brother.

Rashmika saw the movie with her rumoured beau Vijay Deverakonda and later took to the Stories section of her Instagram to share the review of the film.

Sharing the poster of the film in her Instagram story, the actress wrote: “I got to watch #babythemovie I teared up watching the performances so much that I think the scenes are going to be engraved in my heart for a long time.. I congratulate the team.”

In a video that surfaced on social media after the special screening, Rashmika was seen with tears in her eyes as she rushed to the lift and left the venue.

‘Baby’ also stars Vaishnavi Chaitanya,...

CinemaWhile the viewers in question praised the male lead, Anand Deverakonda, the female protagonist portrayed by Vaishnavi Chaitanya was at the receiving end of hate-filled harassment.When the Telugu film Baby was released on Friday, July 14, videos of some men unhesitantly yelling expletives at Vaishnavi (the female lead of the movie played by Vaishnavi Chaitanya) at the theatre, emerged. It is no surprise that mainstream Telugu cinema has not had the best roles for women but such explicit disdain for a female character who chose to broaden her horizons beyond her high school relationships is shocking. In the movie, the woman protagonist gets close to a man who was not her high school sweetheart Anand (played by Anand Deverakonda). What is even more appalling are the fan reactions to the movie. Without mincing words, many were happy to launch a tirade of attacks on women and their ‘fickle’ nature when...

CinemaSai Rajesh’s ‘Baby’ starring Vaishnavi Chaitanya and Anand Deverakonda is filled with troublesome people. If it all comes together, it is only because of the way Vaishnavi is written and the way she has performed.Anand Devarakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya and Viraj Ashwin: Twitter/FlyHighCinemasVaishnavi (Vaishnavi Chaitanya) and Anand (Anand Devarakonda) are neighbours in the same basthi (slum). They both go to the same school and Vaishnavi has been in love with Anand for a while. Anand finds out and readily reciprocates. When Anand fails the Class 10 board exams, he starts driving an auto. He hates his mother, who has a speech disability, for vague and derivative reasons, with minimal emotional payback. Vaishnavi, meanwhile, goes on to study engineering in a 'big' college. Here, she meets Viraj (Viraj Ashwin), a man who has everything and more. This is an engineering college that is crowded with 'rich' kids with enough...

ReviewWhile the film begins with the interesting premise of a psycho killer who selects and kills his victims randomly, poor characterisation and an absurd climax let the viewers down.Balakrishna GaneshanDirector Kv Guhan’s Highway opens with these lines: “There will always be a reason why you meet people. Either you need to change your life or you are the one that’ll change later.” These lines sum up the crime thriller’s plot of how a journey accidentally brings together two people and an imminent danger. A psycho killer is on the prowl maiming and killing young women. The police are unable to catch him as he does not have a set pattern; all his victims are randomly abducted and killed. There seems to be no motive behind the murders. It is with this interesting and engaging premise that the film begins. Vishnu (Anand Deverakonda) is a wedding photographer.

EntertainmentWith Valentine’s Day around the corner, we bring you a list of films, old and new, that you can watch online.Tnm StaffMiddle Class Melodies/Amazon Prime VideoA well-made romantic comedy can never become stale. Light-hearted, fun and with just enough drama to hold your attention, rom-coms can be a great stress buster at the end of a long day. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Tnm brings to you rom-coms from the south that you can watch online. Some of these are old favourites while others are fairly recent. Happy watching! Oh My Kadavule (Tamil/Zee5): Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, this rom-com starring Ritika Singh and Ashok Selvan in the lead begins with a couple on the verge of divorce. God steps in and offers Arjun (Ashok Selvan) a chance to go back in time and figure out his love life. Arjun is convinced Anu...

TollywoodThe movie marks filmmaker Damodara Attada’s directorial debut and also stars Sanvi Megha and Geetha Saayini.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTube Actor Anand Deverakonda’s hit Telugu film Pushpaka Vimanam is set to release on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Aha. The film will start streaming on December 10. Sharing the announcement, Anand wrote: “Marriage status: It's complicated or should I say- wife missing! Smell something fishyy? Find out why on Dec 10 with #PushpakVimanamOnAHA.” Pushpaka Vimanam released in theatres on November 12 this year. The story revolves around a math teacher Sundar, whose life takes a horrifying turn when he finds his wife dead. Sundar’s predictable life spirals into chaos. A dark comedy thriller, the film is also a social commentary on arranged marriages, societal pressures, moral policing, and finding love. Pushpaka Vimanam marks filmmaker Damodara Attada’s directorial debut. Like Anand’s previous films, such as Dorasani that released in 2019 and the 2020 film Middle Class Melodies,...

Anand Deverakonda and Geeth Saini-starrer ‘Pushpaka Vimanam’ hit the screens on Friday and it failed to grab the audiences to the theatres. Anand Deverakonda, who dared to do a role like ‘Chittilanka Sundar’, needs to be appreciated. Dark comedy-themed ‘Pushpaka Vimanam’ poses Anand in the role of a recently married government school teacher, who tries […]...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anand Deverakonda (@ananddeverakonda) Vijay Deverakonda’s brother Anand Deverakonda, who has proved himself as an actor, has appeared in movies like ‘Dorasani’ and ‘Middle Class Melodies’. His upcoming movie titled ‘Pushpaka Vimanam’ has been in the spotlight. Slated for its release Friday, the makers of ‘Pushpaka Vimanam’ […]...

TollywoodWhile most mainstream Telugu films are commercial family dramas or action entertainers that rarely represent such issues, a handful of them have attempted to do so.Rajeswari ParasaDiscrimination exists in society in various ways, be it caste, colour, class or gender. While most mainstream Telugu films are commercial family dramas or action entertainers that rarely represent such issues, a handful of them have attempted to do so in the recent past. While not all of them may have been successful in getting it right, the effort still points to an interest among young filmmakers to discuss these issues on screen. Interestingly, most of these films are set in the past, from the '70s to the early 2000s. Here are six such films that have generated discussions among the Telugu audiences in recent times. Palasa 1978: This film, which released in 2020 in theatres, addresses caste-based discrimination. Directed by Karuna Kumar,...

TollywoodAnand will be essaying the role of a member from a middle-class family, similar to his previous film ‘Middle Class Melodies’. Tnm StaffTollywood actor Vijay Deverakonda unveiled the first- look poster of the upcoming Telugu film Pushpaka Vimanam on Monday. The film stars Vijay Deverakonda’s brother, Anand Deverakonda, in the lead role. Pushpaka Vimanam marks filmmaker Damodar Attada’s debut. Vijay took to Twitter to share the first- look poster of the movie. “Younger boy continues to find talent and pick interesting stuff.. very happy to be associated with this film as Presenter! A dark comedy, some thrills and lots of laughs coming your way! (sic),” his tweet read. Presenting the first look of #PushpakaVimanam! Younger boy continues to find talent and pick interesting stuff.. very happy to be associated with this film as Presenter! A dark comedy, some thrills and lots of laughs coming your way! pic.twitter.

Hyderabad, March 1: Actor Vijay Deverakonda shared the first look of his brother Anand Deverakonda's next Telugu film Pushpaka Vimanam.

Vijay uploaded the poster of the film and captioned, "Presenting the first look of #PushpakaVimanam! Younger boys continue to find talent and pick interesting stuff.. very happy to be associated with this film as Presenter! A dark comedy, some thrills and lots of laughs coming your way!"

Presenting the first look of #PushpakaVimanam!

Younger boy continues to find talent and pick interesting stuff.. very happy to be associated with this film as Presenter!

A dark comedy, some thrills and lots of laughs coming your way!

TOLLYWOODVijay and Ajay Deverakonda welcomed Storm into their family in 2020, amid the lockdown. Digital NativeDuring the pandemic-induced lockdown in 2020, Telugu actors Vijay and Anand Deverakonda welcomed a new member into their family—a Siberian Husky pup, whom they named Storm Deverakonda. Within days of his arrival, the brown-and-white puppy became popular among Vijay’s fans. Recently, the Arjun Reddy star shared a new photo with his pet, with the two of them on the floor. He captioned it: "Should we take a quick power nap? (sic)." On the career front, Vijay will next be seen on screen in Puri Jagannadh’s multilingual action-thriller Fighter, which also stars Ananya Pandey. Vijay underwent mixed martial arts training in Thailand in preparation for his character. Karan Johar has come on board to release Fighter in Hindi. “The film will be shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi, and will be dubbed into other regional languages as well.

Tollywood Here's a list of the big and small budget releases and where you can watch them. Rajeswari ParasaCourtesy..TwitterThis year, the Covid-19 pandemic and the consequent lockdown hit several industries in different ways. The film industry is no exception. Theatres were shut down across the country in mid-March and reopened only in the month of December. In the meantime, movies which were scripted, planned and executed for a large scale release on the silver screen had to settle for Over-the-Top (Ott) platforms. And this decision was not a piece of cake for producers, as they had to mull over the pros and cons, what with the uncertainty of when normalcy would return on one side and the financial pressure on the other. Several Telugu movies released across Ott platforms in this period, skipping a theatrical release. Many of them are small budget films but a few big budget ones too took the Ott route.

Tollywood His brother, actor Vijay Deverakonda, will pay half the bill of all customers who visit the cafe this weekend.Rajeswari ParasaCourtesy..Twitter Actor Anand Deverakonda, who is basking in the success of his recent Ott release Middle Class Melodies, has chosen to invest his latest paycheck in his friend's food business. The actor, along with his two friends, has started Good Vibes Only Cafe in Khajaguda region of Hyderabad. Speaking about his investment, Anand tweeted, "Middle Class Melodies and Raghava [the character's name] gave me my first big success and pay check. Your love has given all of us strength and confidence in our dreams." Anand further wrote, "My first step to share this success is to invest in my friend's food dreams - both Vijay and Me saw our first big success in stories around food, dreams and ambition. So my first paycheck goes into bringing you great food offscreen and...

New Delhi, Nov 26 (Ians) Telugu actor Anand Deverakonda has opened up on comparisons drawn between him and his superstar brother Vijay Deverakonda, saying it sometimes bothers him a little but does not hurt or affect him.

"The comparisons will always be there because we are brothers and we are very close in age. We are only two-and-a-half years apart. I saw my brother more than my parents because we grew up in the same boarding school. So, the similarities will be there because our thought processes are similar," Anand told Ians.

Anand's new film "Middle Class Melodies" recently dropped digitally, and he says his choices as an actor are different from his brother's.

"The kind of cinema we are doing are very different. He is now in the big league. He is doing 'space' cinema. He has audiences that are waiting to see him sometimes more than the film. For me,...

Tollywood'Middle Class Melodies', starring Vijay Devarakonda's younger brother Anand and Varsha Bollamma was released on Amazon Prime on Friday.Digital NativeThe Telugu movie Middle Class Melodies, starring Anand Deverakonda and Varsha Bollamma was released on Amazon Prime on Friday, November 20 and it was time to celebrate for the entire Deverakonda family. Happy for his younger brother for starring in the film, Vijay Deverakonda shared a picture of his family watching Middle Class Melodies at their home theatre and wrote, “I told you it comes with full approval Good opportunity to do something together with your entire family - get together, huddle, watch and enjoy.” I told you it comes with full approval ❤️ Good opportunity to do something together with your entire family - get together, huddle, watch and enjoy #MiddleClassMelodieshttps://t.co/T9NaSVxizJ pic.twitter.com/9GoMAtZryh — Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) November 20, 2020 Middle Class Melodies is a comedy film directed...

Telugu actor Anand Deverakonda has opened up about the sibling rivalry he shares with his superstar brother Vijay Deverakonda, saying there is no rivalry except in sports.

"Except in sports, we don't have any kind of rivalry. We get along very well. We are more friends than brothers. But when it comes to playstation games or cricket, volleyball or badminton -- we go all out and try to beat each other," he said.

Anand is back on screen in the new Telugu comedy drama, "Middle Class Melodies". The film is a comedy is directed by Vinod Ananthoju and also stars Varsha Bollamma, and has released on Amazon Prime Videos.  --ians/dc/vnc...

ReviewThe film, directed by Vinod Anantoju and starring Anand Deverakonda and Varsha Bollamma, released on Amazon Prime Video on Friday.Jahnavi ReddyAmazon Prime Video ‘Bombay chutney’ is an unconventional kind of chutney, made with gram flour. In Middle Class Melodies, which is out on Amazon Prime Video, Raghava (Anand Deverakonda) wants to move to Guntur to make it big with his mother’s Bombay chutney recipe. He believes it is flavourful enough to become a local ‘specialty’ and ‘famous’ food item, in a city preoccupied with groundnut and tomato-based chutneys, and has an exciting street food culture. Sandhya (Varsha Bollamma) is Raghava’s classmate from high school, and while we don’t get to know much about her aspirations, we do know that she loves Raghava but is timid and reluctant to speak her mind. Although Raghava and Sandhya are the leads in Middle Class Melodies, the film and its...

Tollywood Tnm spoke to the director and the lead actors about the significance of food in the film, working with hyperlocal theatre artists, and showing Guntur in a new light.Jahnavi ReddyAll images from Amazon Prime Video The trailer of Middle Class Melodies, the latest Telugu film to release on Ott, indicates that the food of Guntur plays a major role in the film, parallel to the lead roles played by Anand Deverakonda and Varsha Bollamma. Directed by Vinod Anantoju, the film released on Amazon Prime Video on Friday. Tnm spoke to the director and the lead actors about the significance of food in the film, working with hyperlocal theatre artists who play most of the supporting roles, and showing Guntur in a new light. ‘The Guntur Song’ from Middle Class Melodies looks like a comfort food video you might come across on YouTube or TikTok. But food has a bigger role in the film,...

Tollywood The film stars Anand Deverakonda and Varsha Bollamma in the lead.Tnm StaffMiddle Class Melodies posterA family entertainer, Middle Class Melodies, starring Anand Deverakonda and Varsha Bollamma is all set to hit the Ott platform Amazon Prime Video on November 20. On Tuesday, the much awaited Telugu movie’s trailer was released by Anand’s brother, actor Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna. The trailer of this movie has received a good response from the audience and is trending at Number 1 on YouTube. The trailer indicates that the movie is set in a rural area in Andhra Pradesh and shows the daily struggles of a middle class common man, who aspires to go to a nearby town Guntur to set up a hotel. With this movie, Vinod Anantoju is making his directorial debut. Speaking about the project, he said, “Middle Class Melodies is a story about everyone – me and all of us,...

EntertainmentHere’s the list of new releases on Amazon Prime Video to keep you entertained during the upcoming festival season.Tnm StaffWe’re in the last leg of 2020 and Amazon Prime Video has come up with an exciting list of nine new Indian films for you to stay entertained. We have festivals like Dussehra, Milad Un-Nabi, not to forget Halloween, followed by Deepavali and Christmas lined up and the new films could not have come at a better time. Fresh content will begin streaming on the platform in five different Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam starting October 15. The platform already has 10 regional content in five different languages such as Penguin, Ponmagal Vandhal, Law, French Biriyani, Sufiyum Sujatayum, C U Soon, V, Gulabo Sitabo, Shakuntala Devi and Nishabdham, which released over the course of the year. From Suriya’s Soorarai Pottru (Tamil) to Parvathy Thiruvothu-Indrajith Sukumaran...

Highly anticipated theatrical titles “Coolie No 1,” with Varun Dhawan, and “Chhalaang,” starring Rajkummar Rao, are amongst films across five Indian languages that will bow directly on Amazon Prime Video India, bypassing cinemas.

The films were due to release over the summer, but the spread of the coronavirus pandemic saw Indian cinemas shutter in March. They will begin reopening Oct. 15, after seven months.

Beginning with Amazon acquiring “Gulabo Sitabo,” starring Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana in May, several films originally meant for theatrical release have been diverted to Amazon, and rival streamers Netflix, Disney Plus Hotstar and Zee5, among others, while cinemas remained closed.

Amazon’s new slate includes three films from the Hindi-language Bollywood industry. David Dhawan’s comedy “Coolie No 1” also stars Sara Ali Khan (“Kedarnath”), while Ashok G’s thriller “Durgavati” stars Bhumi Pednekar (“Bala”). Social comedy “Chhalaang” (pictured) is by Hansal Mehta (“Aligarh”), and besides Rao, who...

Tollywood Vijay Deverakonda is currently working on Puri Jagannadhs ‘Fighter’, while Anushka Shetty’s ‘Nishabdham’ recently had an Ott release. Digital NativeActors Anushka Shetty and Vijay Deverakonda are likely to join hands for a new Telugu project, as per the latest reports. Anushka has confirmed that she’s signed two new Telugu projects while promoting her latest release, Nishabdham. According to reports, one of the projects is with Vijay Deverakonda, and the two stars are said to have already given their nod. However, an official announcement is awaited on the project which will be directed by a debutant. As per reports, the project will go on the floors next year, after the competition of Vijay’s upcoming project, Fighter, which is being directed by Puri Jagannadh. In Fighter, Vijay plays a fighter with a stutter. He underwent mixed martial arts classes in Thailand in preparation for his character. Karan Johar...

TollywoodInterestingly, the show will be directed by Kvr Mahendra, who directed Anand’s maiden film 'Dorasaani'. Digital NativeDigital NativeVijay Deverakonda, who turned producer last year with the Telugu flick Meeku Mathrame Cheptha, is all set to foray into the digital space with an upcoming web series which he will bankroll. According to the latest reports, Vijay and his brother Anand Deverakonda will join hands for the series which will be written by Arjun Reddy director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Interestingly, the show will be directed by Kvr Mahendra, who directed Anand’s maiden film Dorasaani. Apparently, Vijay is mighty impressed with Mahendra’s script. The casting process will begin in a few months. If everything goes as planned, this show will be made for Aha, the new streaming platform from Geetha Arts. Vijay also has plans to produce a few more shows over the course of the next couple of years.

Controversy Vijay is apparently soon going to "school" people on social media with film critic Baradwaj Rangan as his moderator.Priyanka RichiIt seems like the controversy around Vijay Deverakonda’s 2017 film Arjun Reddy is not going to die down anytime soon. Recently, actor Parvathy received praise on social media for pointing out the misogyny in Arjun Reddy in front of Vijay Deverakonda at a round table discussion hosted by Film Companion. The actor explained how the movie glorified toxic masculinity and compared it to Joker, stating that in her opinion, the latter was an example of a film that didn't glorify violence but showed the trajectory of a mentally disturbed character. The discussion soon led to explosions on social media with many applauding Parvathy for speaking her mind and once again pointing out the normalisation of abuse in relationships. Though Vijay Deverakonda tried defending the film at the round table,...

TollywoodOne of the things that affect the viewing of the movie is the discontinuity of scenes.Krishna SripadaThe story of jilted lovers fighting against all odds, risking it all just to hold hands once, infuriating families and entire societies for that one hug and kiss, is not a new one. Dorasani gives it a different backdrop, this time a village in the interior undivided state of Andhra Pradesh, where zamindars own everything including lives, cops use naxalism as an excuse to “encounter” anyone who rubs them the wrong side. With Anand Deverakonda and Sivatmika playing the lead roles, the movie tries to portray the plight of people in a world where social tiers are extremely powerful. Raju, the lover, standing in the rain outside her window for that one glimpse evokes the charms of old-world, pre-social media love. The accents in the movie are indigenous and the setup is authentic.

TollywoodHis younger daughter Shivatmika is awaiting the release of her debut movie 'Dorasani'.Digital NativeActor Rajasekhar has reportedly told in an interview that he is keen on doing a family film. What is surprising about this is that he intends to have his whole family involved in the movie. It is well known that the star’s wife Jeevitha is a seasoned actor and both their daughters have already ventured into the film industry. Unfortunately, their eldest daughter Shivani’s debut film did not take off well but younger daughter Shivatmika’s maiden film is progressing well. According to Rajasekhar, he wants both the daughters to focus on their acting and gain some experience before the family drama actually commences. We hear that Kalyan C will be bankrolling the project. It may be noted here that a few months ago there was an announcement that Chetan Bhagat’s...

TollywoodThe film is set in the 1980s and will be completely in the Telangana dialect.Digital NativeThe trailer of Dorasani was unveiled by director Sukumar and has managed to get the attention of the film buffs. From the trailer, it is evident that it is a love story delving on class disparities. The heroine is a Dorasani named Devika while the hero is a painter name Raju. It is their love story and how they suffer due to caste oppression. The trailer begins with Raju narrating his love story after being jailed for well over thirty years. Star kid Shivatmika, daughter of Rajasekar and Jeevitha, and Anand Deverakonda, brother of Vijay Deverakonda, are pairing up for Dorasani. Shivatmika plays the title role in this film which is about the daughter of a landlord, known as ‘Dora’ in Telugu. On the film, debutant director Kvr Mahendra said, “A young dorasani named Devaki,...

TollywoodWhile Shivatmika is the daughter of Tollywood actors Rajasekar and Jeevitha, Anand is the brother of Vijay Deverakonda.Digital NativeStar kid Shivatmika, daughter of Rajasekar and Jeevitha, and Anand Deverakonda, brother of Vijay Deverakonda, are pairing up for their debut film titled Dorasani. Shivatmika plays the titular role in this film which is about the daughter of a landlord, known as Dora in Telugu. On this film, debutant director Kvr Mahendra said, “A young dorasani named Devaki, who’s the daughter of a dora (landlord), lives in a suppressed world that she yearns to break free from. Her life changes, for better or worse, when she dares to fall in love with a commoner named Raju, son of a labourer. Unfortunately for them, the world they live in is not yet ready to accept their love.” Dorasani is a romantic tale set in the 1980s. On choosing Shivatmika for the role,...