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Is Sreeleela Getting An Increased Remuneration After Pushpa 2? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sreeleela is riding a career-high tide at present. The Telugu actress became a pan-India superstar when her dance performance in Pushpa 2 went viral. The song, which was a superhit, launched Sreeleela higher on Bollywood’s radar and helped elevate her popularity. Now, it looks like the cost of her rising popularity may be a lot.

From Item Song Sensation To Bollywood Breakthrough

Her item number in Pushpa 2 not only increased her fanbase across the country but also helped Sreeleela step into Hindi cinema. Sreeleela wrapped her first Hindi film with Kartik Aaryan, the romantic drama Aashiqui 3 a month ago. The project has already brought her to the forefront of the Hindi film industry.

According to several reports, Sreeleela has begun to gather several offers from top directors based in Mumbai. The focus of Sreeleela’s...

Akhil Akkineni Zainab Ravdjee Wedding: The younger son of South Superstar Nagarjuna is also going to get married, now the younger son of superstar is going on in the Trend, whose videos are going viral on social media, where the videos are becoming quite viral where many South artists are seen joining their happiness.

Many stars arrived at Akhil Akkineni’s wedding

Another artist is going to take seven wedding rounds from the film world. This is none other than Akhil Akkineni, the younger son of Telugu cinema’s popular actor Nagarjun, is now going to tie the knot. Actor’s wedding Zainab Ravdjee Is happening with an artist named. Where Naga Chaitanya has attended the procession with his beautiful wife in the handsome look at the wedding ceremony. Other big artists were also seen.

Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan also became part of the wedding

Many videos of marriage samaroh are going viral.

Ravi Mohan Net Worth 2025 Might Drop After Ex-Wife Aarti Ravi’s Alimony Demand! (Photo Credit –Instagram)

A storm hit actor Ravi Mohan’s life when his married life fell apart, and it was followed by inevitable public scrutiny. Every detail, every demand, and every counter-argument has turned a fodder, taking a toll on both Ravi Mohan and his estranged wife Aarti Ravi. The latest speculation is the alimony amount which is being discussed widely.

The Divorce Plea & The Cohabitation Request!

While the actor has constantly urged for a divorce plea despite the Chennai court mediating and directing reconciliation, the actor is steadfast on the demand, while his wife Aarti Ravi insisted on cohabitation!

Aarti Ravi Demands 40 Lakh Per Month!

As per a report by India Today, Aarti Ravi has demanded an alimony of 40 lakh per month as her maintenance. There have been a lot of blame and allegations from both sides,...

Akhil Akkineni Lenin Glimpse (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Akhil Akkineni has been on a break since the release of his last film, Agent, which hit the screens in 2023. The film was a failure, both critically and commercially. Now, he is making a comeback with Lenin. On Akhil Akkineni’s birthday yesterday, a title glimpse of the film was released.

For this film, he has undergone a complete transformation in appearance, opting for a more rustic look.

The glimpse, which runs for 1 minute and 5 seconds, features the protagonist recalling how his father gave him the most powerful weapon — a name — and taught him that while a man may die, his name lives on.

The video also showcases Sreeleela, who plays the female lead in the film. Lenin is a rural drama directed by Murali Kishore Abburu, with music composed by Thaman. The film is produced as a collaborative effort between Sithara Entertainments and Annapurna Studios.

Did Telugu spy films rule in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s? ( Photo Credit – Prime Video )

Telugu cinema or Tollywood is that segment of Indian cinema that produces films in the Telugu language. Telugu cinema has been a platform of diverse storytelling and has been experimenting with genres in an attempt to capture the imagination of its audience. Among its many phases, the 1960s and 70s stand out the most since it was during this period that spy thrillers reached their highest popularity.

Following global influences, especially the James Bond franchise films, the Telugu film industry embraced spy tales and infused them with a local touch that resonated with an audience’s imagination.

The Telugu Spy Thriller Golden Age

The Telugu spy thriller film genre began with the classic Gudachari 116 (1966) film, starring Superstar Krishna and Jayalalithaa. The Western-style spy films-influenced film exposed audience members to a world of secret assignments, stylish devices,...

Ott Weekend Watchlist! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

This long weekend calls for a binge-fest, and we’ve got a packed lineup of movies and series for you. From homegrown hits to international gems, there’s plenty to dive into. Leading the pack is Jio Hotstar with three titles, followed by Netflix with two. Prime Video, SonyLIV, ZEE5, and others each have a fresh pick to offer.

Prime Video Be Happy – Hindi

Release Date: March 14

Directed by Remo D’Souza and starring Abhishek Bachchan, Inayat Verma, and Nora Fatehi, Be Happy tells the story of a father helping his young daughter achieve her dreams.

Jio Hotstar The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 Episode 1 – English

Release Date: March 09

Created by Danny McBride and starring Danny McBride, Adam DeVine, Edi Patterson, Tony Cavalero, and others, the series follows a dysfunctional televangelist family.

Trending Rekhachithram Ott Release Update: When & Where Can You Watch The Telugu Thriller Online?

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Puri Jagannadh Nagarjuna Film!(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Rumors are swirling that director Puri Jagannadh and Nagarjuna Akkineni are joining hands once again. The duo’s last project together was nearly two decades ago, Super (2005), before which they collaborated on Shivamani (2003).

Previously, reports suggested that Puri Jagannadh was in talks with Akhil Akkineni, son of Nagarjuna Akkineni. However, according to new reports, from the very beginning, Puri Jagannadh was actually meeting with Nagarjuna Akkineni. As of now, though, all of this remains unconfirmed.

In recent times, Nagarjuna hasn’t signed any films in which he plays the lead role. His upcoming projects include cameo appearances in Kubera and Coolie. However, there are reports that he is actively listening to scripts. Additionally, rumors suggest that Nagarjuna is set to make a pan-Indian film with a Tamil director, which is currently in pre-production.

Trending Devara 2: Special Entries Confirmed In The Jahnvi Kapoor & Jr.

Nayanthara Test Ott Release (Photo Credit – Twitter)

Fans of Nayanthara have been eagerly awaiting the digital release of her latest film, Test. Initially, the makers had planned a theatrical debut; however, in a surprising turn of events, the film will be streaming directly on a digital platform.

This decision allows the makers to reach a wider audience, giving viewers the convenience of watching this sports drama from the comfort of their homes. So, if you’ve been eagerly waiting to experience this emotional rollercoaster, here’s everything you need to know about its streaming date and platform.

When & Where to Watch Test Online?

To announce its digital debut, the streaming giant Netflix India took to its social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share a poster of the film and wrote in Tamil-English.

Trending Allu Arjun & Atlee’s High-Budget Film To Feature This Popular Tamil Star?

Prithviraj Sukumaran Nervous About...

Here’s Where You Can Watch Akhil Akkineni’s Agent On Ott ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After a significant delay, Akhil Akkineni’s high-octane action thriller Agent is all set to release on Ott. Fans who missed the film in theaters or want to experience the thrill again won’t have to wait much longer. Recently, the streaming giant took to social media to announce that the spy-action thriller will soon be available for streaming on their platform.

When & Where Can You Watch Akhil Akkineni’s Agent On Ott?

Agent was originally released in April 2023, nearly two years ago, and received mixed reviews from both audiences and critics. Consequently, the film underperformed at the box office. However, it now has a second chance to captivate cinephiles as it prepares for its digital premiere. The makers have officially confirmed that Agent will start streaming on Sony Liv on March 14, 2025.

Announcing the news on social media,...

There Is A Strange Connection Between Nagarjuna’s Dil Zainab Ravdjee, Sobhita Dhulipala & Samantha Ruth Prabhu! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Nagarjuna family is rejoicing with another celebration, as the superstar has welcomed another daughter-in-law to the family after Sobhita Dhulipala. While Nagarjuna’s elder son, Naga Chaitanya, is all set to get married to Sobhita, his younger son, Akhil Akkineni, is now engaged to Zainab Ravdjee.

Who Is Zainab

Zainab is an artist and the daughter of a businessman. She has been close friends with Akhil Akkineni since, and the two got engaged at a beautiful ceremony a few days ago. Akhil even shared the dreamy pictures.

Zainab Ravdjee Senior To Sobhita & Samantha?

Interestingly, Zainab Ravdjee is senior to Nagarujna’s elder bahu, Sobhita Dhulipala, and his ex-bahu, Samantha Ruth Prabhu. We googled some facts about them, and it is true that professionally, Zainab made her debut much earlier than...

This is why Pawan Kalyan has been bummed about Kick ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Powerstar Pawan Kalyan missed many exciting projects in his career, including Athadu. We have learned that he was also supposed to act in Kick, directed by Surender Reddy, which Ravi Teja later did.

However, Ram Talluri recently revealed in an interview that Surender Reddy pitched Kick first to Pawan Kalyan, who liked it but could not proceed then. Hence, when he approached him with a new project, he decided to do another film for him.

As per the reports, the new project is unlikely to proceed. Ram Talluri mentioned that he paid an advance to Pawan five years ago and that Surender Reddy and Vakkantham Vamsi collaborated on a solid story that Pawan appreciated.

Trending Jr. Ntr & Nelson Dilipkumar Join Forces For An Epic Pan-Indian Film- Know Details Here!

Dasara Director Sparks Controversy With Foul Language On X,...

Suriya Compares Kanguva to Baahubali, Declaring It a Game-Changer for Tamil Cinema ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Suriya played the lead role in the film Kanguva, which is releasing next month. The team is busy with promotions. Siva is the director of the film. In a recent interview, Suriya shared many things about Kanguva, he is very excited and thinks Kanguva will do what Baahubali did for Tamil Cinema.

Suriya also reflected on his journey in the film industry. “It feels great; I’ve been missing my fans. To be with them… to entertain them, to be on screen, and to meet them at theaters is very important for all of us,” he said in his interview with Pinkvilla.

Kanguva will reportedly deliver a unique theatrical experience for his fans, and he believes the wait will be worth it. Suriya plays a dual role in the film, and the story is set in two eras.

Suriya Compares Kanguva to Baahubali, Declaring It a Game-Changer for Tamil Cinema ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Suriya played the lead role in the film Kanguva, which is releasing next month. The team is busy with promotions. Siva is the director of the film. In a recent interview, Suriya shared many things about Kanguva, he is very excited and thinks Kanguva will do what Baahubali did for Tamil Cinema.

Suriya also reflected on his journey in the film industry. “It feels great; I’ve been missing my fans. To be with them… to entertain them, to be on screen, and to meet them at theaters is very important for all of us,” he said in his interview with Pinkvilla.

Kanguva will reportedly deliver a unique theatrical experience for his fans, and he believes the wait will be worth it. Suriya plays a dual role in the film, and the story is set in two eras.

India’s Film Heritage Foundation (Fhf) is set to commemorate the centenary of Telugu cinema legend Akkineni Nageswara Rao with a countrywide film festival.

Rao, known for his versatility, worked in the Telugu, Tamil and Hindi-language cinema industries over a 71-year career spanning more than 250 movies. He was a recipient of numerous accolades, including the Padma Vibhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest cinema honor.

Titled “Anr 100 – King Of The Silver Screen,” the event will showcase 10 restored classics from Sept. 20-22, across 25 Indian cities.

The retrospective, coinciding with Rao’s 100th birth anniversary on Sept. 20, will feature landmark Telugu films spanning six decades. Film aficionados can look forward to screenings of early classics like “Devadasu” (1953), “Missamma” (1955), and the mythological fantasy “Mayabazar” (1957). The 1960s will be represented by “Bharya Bharthalu” (1961), “Gundamma Katha” (1962), “Doctor Chakravarthi” (1964) and “Sudigundalu” (1968). The selection also includes later hits such as “Prem Nagar” (1971) and “Premabhishekam” (1981), concluding with...

Actor Urvashi Rautela has reportedly sustained a fracture while shooting for her upcoming film Nbk 109 in Hyderabad. According to a report Urvashi was admitted to a local hospital following the injury. Her team released a press statement indicating that she suffered a ‘terrible’ fracture while filming a high-octane scene and has been in considerable pain since the incident. Urvashi had recently flown to Hyderabad for the third schedule of the film’s shoot.

Nbk 109 is a Telugu film featuring a star-studded cast including Nandamuri Balakrishna, Dulquer Salmaan, and Bobby Deol. Directed by Bobby Kolli, with music by Thaman S, the film began production in November 2023. The release date has yet to be announced. In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Urvashi expressed her admiration for Balakrishna, describing him as a “living legend and a cult personality, especially down south.” She spoke about their good rapport on set and...

Tabu Was Once Rumored To Be In Love With Nagarjuna So Much So That She Lived In Hyderabad ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Tabu is one of the few actresses of Hindi Cinema who have been unfortunate in love and probably have learned their lesson in the hardest way. The actress was once rumored to be in a relationship for a long time with South Indian superstar Akkineni Nagarjuna but decided to take a step back when she realized that he might not marry her ever.

Nagarjuna, on the other hand, was happily married to his second wife Amala, who was also a Telugu star and had done quite a few films with him. However, when he starred in films like Aavida Maa Aavide, Ninne Pelladata, and Sisindri, the on-screen pair instantly hit it off, and they created quite a friendship.

Some say that it escalated into love quickly, while others believe they were mere gossip.

Actors Sonu Sood and Riteish Deshmukh have opened up on their association with the 10th season of Celebrity Cricket League (Ccl), revealing their fond memories attached with the ultimate sportainment spectacle.

Launched in 2011, Ccl has evolved to become India’s most-watched sport and entertainment event. Sonu is the captain of ‘Punjab De Sher’, while Riteish is the captain of ‘Mumbai Heroes’.

Among the luminaries associated with Ccl are Salman Khan, who is the brand ambassador of ‘Mumbai Heroes’, while his brother Sohail Khan is the owner of ‘Mumbai Heroes’.

Telugu actor Venkatesh is the brand ambassador of ‘Telugu Warriors’, Akhil Akkineni is the captain of ‘Telugu Warriors, Arya is the captain of ‘Chennai Rhinos’, Sudeep us the captain of Karnataka Bulldozers, Mohanlal is the co-owner of Kerala Strikers, Indrajith is the captain of Kerala Strikers, Manoj Tiwari is the captain of Bhojpuri Dabbangs, and Boney Kapoor is the owner of...

Ripe Fruit

Fruit Chan has been named as the filmmaker in focus at this year’s Hong Kong International Film Festival (March 28-April 8). The maverick director will be honored with a commemorative book, a face-to-face interview and the screening of ten of his movies. These include: 1997’s “Made in Hong Kong,” 1998’s “The Longest Summer,” 1999’s “Little Cheung,” 2000’s “Durian Durian,” 2001’s “Hollywood Hong Kong,” 2002’s “Public Toilet,” 2004 “Dumplings,” 2014’s “The Midnight After,” 2015’s “My City” and 2018’s “Three Husbands.”

Pyramid Scheme

Singapore-based VFX company Vividthree has signed a non-binding term sheet with China’s Metavision International, a company that specializes in location-based experiences, to explore a stock swap and an investment in the company’s Tmp Immersive Expedition Center in Chengdu, China.

The center, which opens to the public on Friday, will host exhibitions and virtual reality experiences that showcase the wonder of travel and exploration. The first exhibition...

Yash Chopra & Family’s Staggering 7,500 Crore Net Worth: From Aditya Chorpa To Rani Mukerji, Here’s How Much Each Member Contributes!(Photo Credit –YouTube/koimoi/wikimedia)

Film families in India hold their rich legacy close to their hearts. From Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor following in the footsteps of their father, Prithviraj Kapoor, to Nagarjuna paving the way for sons, Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni, the cinema business in India is predominantly run by such well-established families. While most of these clans have been leading from the front, enchanting the audience with their screen presence, there’s also one joint film family whose leading man gets all the work done from behind the camera. Yes, we are talking about the Yash Chopra family and Aditya Chopra.

Aditya Chopra, filling his father Yash Chopra’s shoes, has created an empire of his own. The man known for creating magic...

It’s the last week of September, and the Ott world is brimming with excitement and anticipation, with a mixed bag of titles. As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to cozy up, and explore heartwarming dramas, and thrilling mysteries. From Tabu and Ali Fazal starrer thrilling drama ‘Khufiya’to Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha’s romantic tale ‘Kushi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Choona’:

Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.

When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...

It’s the last week of September, and the Ott world is brimming with excitement and anticipation, with a mixed bag of titles. As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to cozy up, and explore heartwarming dramas, and thrilling mysteries. From Tabu and Ali Fazal starrer thrilling drama ‘Khufiya’to Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha’s romantic tale ‘Kushi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Choona’:

Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.

When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...

Sony Liv, the leading Ott platform in India, has acquired the streaming rights of the upcoming Malayalam film chaaver, starring Kunchako Boban, Arjun Ashokan and Anthony Pepe in the lead roles. The film, directed by Tinu Paapachan released trailer today and already getting highly positive reviews for the trailer. Film scheduled to release theatres from September 28 as per UAE Bookings opened.

This is not the first time that Sony Liv has partnered with Malayalam films. Recently, the platform announced that it will stream Agent, starring Mammootty and Akhil Akkineni, from September 29, 2023. Agent is an action thriller directed by Surender Reddy and produced by Anil Sunkara. The film marks the debut of Akhil Akkineni in Malayalam cinema and the comeback of Mammootty after a gap of four years.

Sony Liv has also streamed several other Malayalam films in the past, such as Thuramukham, Christy, Witness, Roy, and Saudi Vellaka. All these...

The much-awaited action spy thriller ‘Agent’, starring Akhil Akkineni and Mammootty in the lead roles, is all set to stream on SonyLIV from 29 September 2023. The film, which was released in theatres on 28 April 2023, will be available for the digital audience in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam languages.

‘Agent’ is directed by Surender Reddy and written by Vakkantham Vamsi. The film also features Dino Morea, Sakshi Vaidya and Vikramjeet Virk in pivotal roles. The film marks the debut of Vaidya and Morea in Telugu cinema. The film is produced by Anil Sunkara, Rambrahmam Sunkara, Ajay Sunkara and Pathi Deepa Reddy under the banners of Ak Entertainments and Surender 2 Cinema. The film has music composed by Hiphop Tamizha and Bheems Ceciroleo, while the cinematography is handled by Rasool Ellore and George C. Williams. The film is edited by Naveen Nooli.

Agent Ttailer

‘Agent’ follows the story of a young man (Akhil Akkineni...

EntertainmentBholaa Shankar is scheduled to release in two days. The distributor of Agent, Battula Satyanarayana (Satish), reportedly approached the court on Wednesday, August 7, seeking a stay on the release of megastar Chiranjeevi’s Bholaa Shankar. The Chiranjeevi-strarrer is scheduled to release in two days on Friday, August 11. Bholaa Shankar, starring Chiranjeevi, Tamannaah and Keerthy Suresh, is produced by Anil Sunkara under the Ak Entertainments banner. Satyanarayana is now accusing Anil Sunkara of cheating him by violating the terms of agreement and not giving him the distribution rights of Bholaa Shankar. According to Satyanarayana, his film distribution company, Gayatridevi Films, had acquired the distribution rights of Agent starring Akhil Akkineni for three states– Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. He paid Rs 30 crore towards this. However, in violation of the agreement, he was given the distribution rights to Visakhapatnam region alone. Besides, Agent tanked at the box-office. Acknowledging the financial losses, Anil...

Review Written by Vakkantham Vamsi and directed by Surender Reddy, ‘Agent’ has very little to do with the world of espionage and more to do with the subtext that plays out like a Greek mythological story.After several delays Akhil Akkineni’s Agent finally saw daylight. The actor has undergone a physical transformation and bulked up immensely. Now, was that necessary? Was it worth the effort? We will discuss this in the later part of this review. Agent has Akhil Akkineni, Sakshi Vaidya, Mammootty, and Dino Morea playing the main characters. The film is written by Vakkantham Vamsi and directed by Surender Reddy. Ramakrishna (Akhil Akkineni) aspires to be a spy for India’s premier agency: Research and Analysis Wing (Raw). Raw is headed by Mahadevan (Mammootty), who is also known as Devil for the ruthless and stony ways in which he executes missions. And there is a G0d...

Mumbai, April 28 (Ians) From playing a gangster in Telugu action-comedy film ‘Paisa Vasool’ to portraying a character which demanded a lot of physical strength in his upcoming release ‘Agent’, Vikramjeet Virk has been putting all his efforts to give his best as an actor.

He shared how he prepared for his role in ‘Agent’ and how it is different from previous work.

Vikramjeet shared his experience of playing both the roles and how different they were from each other. “Bob Marley was a ruthless gangster, and to play him, I had to understand his psyche and his way of functioning. I had to get into his headspace and bring out his persona on screen. It was a challenging role, and I had to be very careful while playing it.”

He added: “On the other hand, playing a role in ‘Agent’ was entirely different. I had to be sharp, quick-witted, and...

Mumbai, April 24 (Ians) Actor Dino Morea, who is set to make his Telugu debut with the upcoming movie ‘Agent’, revealed that the shoot of the project was challenging as he battled scorching heat while wearing four layers of clothing as per the character’s demand.

The shooting of the film took place in diverse locations such as Budapest, Hyderabad, and Oman. While filming in the deserts and near the coasts of Oman, the temperature soared to about 40 degrees Celcius.

Dino, who plays the antagonist in the film, said: “Shooting in Oman was an extremely challenging experience, it was hot and my look for the action we were filming was 4 layers of clothing, and then action out in the bright Sun, I was literally baking.”

He further mentioned that he powered through the shoot courtesy his single point focus to deliver his best: “However, the show must go on and we made it happen.

Mumbai, April 14 (Ians) Actor Dino Morea, who played a negative character in the web series ‘The Empire’, is set to essay a baddie once again in his Telugu debut film ‘Agent’. The film also stars Mammootty and Akhil Akkineni.

Dino’s first poster from the film was unveiled on Friday. The actor also shared that he got to explore his love for action in the film.

Talking about his role and his look, the actor said: “Being a baddie is never easy, especially when people have seen you in that lover boy image for the longest. But in Agent, I got to explore my love for action.”

He added: “Yes, I will be doing some high-octane action in this one. I am sure people will like this one as much as they like Shaibani Khan, in fact, even more.”

‘Agent’ is a spy thriller, directed by Surender Reddy. Meanwhile, Dino...

TollywoodThe action thriller directed by Surender Reddy also stars Sakshi Vaidya. Tollywood actor Akhil Akkineni's upcoming film Agent is all set for its theatrical release. Ahead of Akhil’s birthday on April 8, the makers announced that the movie will release worldwide on April 28. A stylish poster was released to make the announcement on Friday, April 7. As Akhil joins the summer race with Agent, the long holidays are expected to be a huge advantage for the movie. Akhil is presented in an action-packed avatar in the new poster, wielding a machine gun and sporting a ferocious look, with a massive explosion in the backdrop. Agent, a spy entertainer, will be high on action, the unit sources state. Director Surender Reddy is reportedly presenting Akhil in a never seen before avatar. Malayalam superstar Mammootty will be seen in a vital role while Rasool Ellore is taking care of the camera. The...

Hyderabad, April 7 (Ians) Tollywood young star Akhil Akkineni’s pan-India project ‘Agent’ is all set for an April release. Ahead of the Akkineni scion’s birthday on April 08, the makers announced that the movie will release worldwide on April 28.

A stylish poster to this effect was released on Friday.

Akhil is presented in an action-packed avatar, wielding a machine gun and sporting a ferocious look, a massive explosion in the backdrop. ‘Agent’, a spy entertainer, will be high on action, the unit sources state.

Producer Surender Reddy is presenting Akhil in a never seen before avatar and character. Malayalam superstar Mammotty will be seen in a vital role while Rasool Ellore is taking care of camera.

Akhil joins the summer race with ‘Agent’ and the long holidays are going to be a huge advantage for the movie, the unit sources revealed.

The story for the movie was given by Vakkantham Vamsi.

TollywoodRam Charan celebrated his 38th birthday on March 27 at his father Chiranjeevi’s residence, with many Tollywood stars and filmmakers in attendance. Actor Ram Charan, who turned 38 on Monday, March 27, celebrated his birthday with a star-studded party in Hyderabad. Hosted at his father and Telugu star Chiranjeevi’s residence, the event was attended by many popular stars and filmmakers including director of Rrr SS Rajamouli, and Oscar-winning music composer of the song ‘Naatu Naatu’ Mm Keeravani. Actors Vijay Deverakonda, Venkatesh, Ram Charan's long-time friend Rana Daggubati and his wife Miheeka were also in attendance. Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni too attended the event along with Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni. Filmmakers Prashanth Neel and Sukumar also made it to the party. The Rrr team, including producer Dvv Danayya, cinematographer Kk Senthil Kumar, singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, and SS Karthikeya were also present. Actor Ram Charan and his wife Upasana...

Tollywood star Nagarjuna’s younger son Akhil Akkineni’s pan-India project ‘Agent’ is getting ready for its theatrical release on April 28. The movie producers are aiming to cash in the holiday season.

The makers made the release date announcement through a wild action glimpse in which Akhil is tied to a chair and his head is covered with a mask. When he’s asked about the agency he’s working for, he replies, “Osama Bin Laden, Gaddafi and Hitler.” He then goes on to call himself a wild saale and he does looks wild with blood all over his face.

The release date glimpse is brutal and shows the wild side of Akhil’s character. The actor underwent a stylish makeover and will be seen sporting six-pack abs, unit sources said.

Producer Surender Reddy has made this movie completely different from other spy thrillers, they added.

Sakshi Vaidya played Akhil’s love interest,...

Tollywood star Nandamuri Balakrishna, better known as Nbk, on Thursday denied making derogatory comments about late legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Stating that he has a lot of respect for Nageswara Rao, the actor-politician said he did not use any word intentionally while referring to the late actor.

At the success meet of his latest release “Veera Simha Reddy”, Balkrishna’s comment about Nageswara Rao had triggered a row.

Talking about his father, late former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and creator of the Telugu Desam Party, N T Rama Rao, Balakrishna had said rather dismissively: “My father had some contemporaries, Ranga Rao (S V Ranga Rao), Akkineni, Thokkineni, and some others.”

Nageswara Rao’s grandsons — Akkineni Naga Chaitanya and his brother Akhil Akkineni — posted a statement on Twitter in reaction to Balakrishna’s remark.

They said: “Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao garu, Akkineni Nageswara Rao garu and S.V Ranga Rao...

ControversySpeaking at the success meet of his latest film, Balakrishna referred to veterans actors Akkineni Nageswara Rao Garu and Sv Ranga Rao, who were contemporaries of his father Ntr, in a derogatory manner.Tnm StaffFilePhotoA day after Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna referred to veteran actors Akkineni Nageswara Rao (Anr) and Sv Ranga Rao (Svr) in a derogatory tone, actors Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni said that disrespecting such veterans is the same as degrading oneself. In similar Twitter posts, Naga Chaitanya and Akhil, who are Anr’s grandsons, wrote: “Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao garu, Akkineni Nageswara Rao Garu and Sv Ranga Rao garu’s creative contributions have been the pride and pillars of Telugu Cinema, Disrespecting them is degrading ourselves.” Balakrishna is the son of legendary actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Nt Rama Rao. Ntr and Anr were two of the biggest stars of their era in Telugu cinema.

Tollywood actor Akhil Akkineni and filmmaker Surender Reddy’s highly anticipated pan-India project ‘Agent’ is being slotted for release early next year. The makers came up with an update about the film’s release date, saying that ‘Agent’ will hit the screens on Sankranti 2023. The exact release date will be announced soon.

Actor Nagarjuna’s younger son, Akhil is playing an action-packed role of a spy and his physical makeover is amazing. He looks slick and modish in the suit in the release date poster. Sporting long hair, Akhil is seen holding an umbrella in the poster.

Sakshi Vaidya plays Akhil’s love interest, and Mammotty will be seen in a vital role. Rasool Ellore and Hip Hop Tamizha are taking care of camera and music departments respectively.

The story for the movie was provided by Vakkantham Vamsi. Produced by Ramabrahmam Sunkara under Ak Entertainments and Surender 2 Cinema, National Award...

CinemaThe late Kannada superstar's last film ‘Gandhada Gudi’ is set to hit the big screens on October 28, a day ahead of his first death anniversary.Shivani KavaThousands of fans turned on the flash on their phones, crooning along with the family of the late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar, as they performed a rendition of ‘Bombe Helutaithe’. At the grand pre-release event of Gandhada Gudi, Puneeth’s last movie, neither fans nor family left a stone unturned to celebrate the late actor. The pre-release event was held at Bengaluru’s Sri Krishna Vihar Palace Grounds on Friday, October 21, as part of ‘Puneetha Parva’, a series of events being organised in the late actor’s memory, ahead of his first death anniversary on October 29. On the occasion, director Amoghavarsha shared how Puneeth had asked not to be referred to as the ’Power Star’, but just himself in Gandhada Gudi. Hailed as a tribute to nature,...

MemoriamThe event, titled ‘Puneetha Parva’, is part of a series of events being organised in memory of the late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar, ahead of his first death anniversary on October 29.Tnm Staff Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. Credit: FacebookThe grand pre-release event of the late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar’s last film, Gandhada Gudi, is set to take place on Friday, October 21, at Bengaluru’s Sri Krishna Vihar Palace Grounds at 6 pm. The star passed away due to a cardiac arrest on October 29 last year. Bankrolled by Prk Productions, the home banner of the actor and his wife, producer Ashwini Rajkumar, ‘Puneetha Parva’ is part of a series of events being organised in the late actor’s memory, ahead of his first death anniversary on October 29. Sources from Prk Productions confirmed to Tnm that Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will be attending the event. As per media reports, several actors including Yash,...

TollywoodThe teaser of ‘Agent’ was unveiled by Sivakarthikeyan and Kichcha Sudeep.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe teaser of director Akhil Akkineni’s action drama Agent was unveiled on Friday, July 15. Akhil plays the titular role in the film. Siva Karthikeyan and Kichcha Sudeep took to social media to share the teaser in Tamil and Kannada, respectively, while Mammootty unveiled the Malayalam teaser. The Hindi version's teaser was also unveiled on Friday. The story unravels through the eyes of Mahadev, the head of the national security agency, played by the Malayalam star Mammootty. The teaser hints at an action drama. Actor Sakshi Vaidya has been roped in to star opposite Akhil. Sharing the teaser, Sivakarthikeyan wrote, “Happy to release #AgentTeaser - https://youtu.be/DsdT3D_zKF0. Amazing and Congratulations @AkhilAkkineni8 brother for all the hard work you put into this. Excited to watch @mammukka sir.Best wishes to the entire team of #Agent.

Akhil Akkineni, who scored a hit with his last movie ‘Most Eligible Bachelor’, is now working under Surender Reddy’s direction for ‘Agent’ as the team has been shooting in Manali currently. ‘Agent’ is the first collaboration between Akhil Akkineni and Surender Reddy, and the shoot for the high-budget stylish and action thriller is moving along […]...

Actor Akhil Akkineni will appear in the action-thriller ‘Agent’ which is being directed by Surender Reddy. To put an end to the rumours surrounding the movie, the makers have come up with an update. “‘Agent’ schedule starting in Manali. A teaser update will be provided shortly. For updates, only follow verified Twitter handles. Please disregard […]...

After enjoying the success of his recent film ‘Most Eligible Bachelor,’ Akhil Akkineni is now collaborating with Surender Reddy on their high-budget action thriller titled ‘Agent’. Despite the producers stating that the film will be released on August 12, it is possible that the film will be delayed even further if the producers are unable […]...

The producers of Akhil Akkineni’s upcoming movie ‘Agent’ unveiled a special poster on the occasion of his birthday on Thursday. The birthday poster features Akhil, who is seen flexing his well-built body. Telugu hero Akhil Akkineni who is on high with the success of his recent movie ‘Most Eligible Bachelor’, has turned a year older, […]...

Akhil Akkineni and director Surender Reddy’s high budget, stylish and action thriller ‘Agent’ co-starring Malayalam megastar Mammootty will see its theatrical release on August 12. The producers of the movie took to their social media to make an announcement regarding the same. Currently being shot in Hyderabad, ‘Agent’ will be hitting the screens three days […]...

Tollywood‘Agent’ also stars Akhil Akkineni, who is Naga Chaitanya’s brother, and debutante Sakshi Vaidya in the lead.IANSTwitter/ Ak EntertainmentsMollywood star Mammootty has joined Akhil Akkineni upcoming action movie, Agent. The makers unveiled the first-look poster featuring the actor earlier on Monday, March 8. In it, Mammootty is seen as an army officer, and the makers captioned the poster as ‘The Devil Ruthless Savior’. Sharing the announcement with fans, Ak Entertainments, the production banner bankrolling the film wrote: “A Stalwart of Indian Cinema who paved his own path with Discipline & Dedication.Megastar @mammukkaJoins the shoot of #Agent. Can’t wait to witness the magic on sets.” Agent marks the first-time collaboration of Akhil Akkineni and director Surender Reddy. The film's poster, which was released earlier, showed Akhil with a six-pack and a tattoo of a ram on his back. Akhil, who is the brother of Tollywood star Naga Chaitanya,...

As reported by reliable sources, Akhil Akkineni’s upcoming thriller ‘Agent’ will be a pan-India movie. Akhil, who has been working hard on his body-building and looks, will be seen in an interesting role as a spy in this upcoming movie. Akhil Akkineni, who recently appeared in ‘Most Eligible Bachelor’ movie, is now eyeing to get […]...

Akhil Akkineni, who is buoyed with the success of his hit movie ‘Most Eligible Bachelor’, has flaunted his beefed up body in a recent post on Instagram. The ‘Hello’ actor took to his Instagram to post this beast look in which his recent body transformation is visible. “There is a storm coming. I can feel […]...

TollywoodThe announcement was made on September 2, marking Tollywood actor and politician Pawan Kalyan’s 50th birthday. Tnm StaffFacebookTollywood actor and politician Pawan Kalyan has signed a new movie with director Surender Reddy. The announcement was made on Thursday, September 2, marking Pawan Kalyan’s 50th birthday. Wishing the actor and announcing the news, Srt Entertainments, the production banner bankrolling the film wrote: “Presenting to you all our proud association with @PawanKalyan Gaaru for the prestigious #ProductionNo9.” This will mark Pawan Kalyan’s 29th film. Director Surender Reddy recently helmed the hit period film Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, starring Chiranjeevi, Nayanthara, Tamannaah, Kichcha Sudeep, Jagapathi Babu and Vijay Sethupathi, among others. The new project marks the first-time collaboration between Pawan and director Surender Reddy. The special poster for the upcoming film, which was unveiled on Thursday, featured a gun and an image of the city of Hyderabad. Bankrolled by Ram Talluri under the banner of Srt Entertainments,...

TollywoodThe movie will be Ravi Teja's 68th film and began shooting on July 1, 2021.Tnm StaffTollywood actor Ravi Teja’s upcoming film will be called Ramarao On Duty, makers of the movie revealed in an official announcement on social media on Monday. The movie will be Ravi Teja’s 68th film and will be directed by a debutant director, Sarath Mandava. It is being bankrolled by Sudhakar Cherukuri’s Slv Cinemas Llp and Rt teamworks. The movie began shooting on July 1, 2021. The makers had also released a couple of posters earlier, hinting at the concept of the movie, without revealing the look of Ravi Teja. In the recently released first look poster, Ravi Teja looks stylish in a half-sleeve shirt and formal pants and sporting sunglasses. The poster suggests that Ravi Teja is going to play the role of Ramarao, who would be seen as an honest and aggressive government officer,...

TollywoodTouted to be a high-budget stylish spy thriller, ‘Agent’ will feature debutant Sakshi Vaidya opposite Akhil Akkineni.Tnm StaffTwitterTollywood actor Akhil Akkineni begins shooting for his upcoming project Agent directed by Surender Reddy. Akhil is the son of senior Telugu actor Akkineni Nagarjuna and the grandson of late thespian Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Agent is touted to be a high-budget stylish action thriller. As the shoot begins, the Agent team released Akhil’s first look from the film, in which the actor is flaunting his muscular physique with an eight-pack. Sources reveal that Akhil would be seen in a never-before avatar in this movie. Ak Entertainments, the film’s production house, tweeted: “The Killer @AkhilAkkineni8 & The Stunner @DirSurender are Super Charged to Begin the Action. After Meticulous planning & Intense Training Our #Agent starts rolling today. Agent Shoot Begins.” Agent has the story written by Vakkantham Vamsi and is being bankrolled by...

TOLLYWOODPooja Hegde recently shared on social media that she has completed dubbing her portion of the ‘Radhe Shyam’ teaser.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe teaser of the upcoming Telugu romantic drama Radhe Shyam, starring Prabhas and Pooja Hedge will be unveiled on February 14 on the occasion of Valentine's Day. Currently, the team is working on the teaser, and Pooja Hegde has wrapped up dubbing for the same. The actor shared a picture of her in the dubbing studio on social media. She wrote, “Early morning dub for our teaser..14th Feb, here we come.” Radhe Shyam is directed by Radha Krishna Kumar, best known for helming the Telugu film Jil. The project went on the floors in January, earlier this year. Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the team successfully wrapped up the Georgian schedule in March 2020 and returned to India safely. The shooting of Radhe Shyam was halted due to the outbreak of...