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Toxic Star Yash Speaks Fluent Hindi (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kannada superstar Yash, known for his powerful performances in the Kgf franchise, recently visited the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain. Before the shooting of Ramayana, a much-awaited mythological epic, the actor went to the temple to visit Lord Shiva and seek blessings for the new venture.

Yash’s Fluent Hindi

In a video shared by Ani, Yash, dressed in a simple white shirt and sporting his trademark long beard, humbly expressed his feelings in Hindi after the darshan. The Kannada star said, “Bahot khushi huwa. Shiv ji ka aashirwaad chahiye tha. Aur main Shiv ka bahot bada bhakt hu. Bachpan se mujhe… mane-devaru bolte hai. Ghar ka Kuldevta bhi Shiva hai. Bahot khushi huwa. Woh vibration hi bilkul alag hai, hum jis tarah se baithe the, samay kaise chala gaya pata hi nahi chala. Dhyan mein baith gaye toh bahot accha laga.

Is Sudev Nair Playing A Major Role In Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

A recent buzz around Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups suggested that Malayalam star Sudev Nair may join the cast of the highly anticipated movie. The rumor sparked from a warm birthday message shared by Geetu Mohandas on Instagram, featuring a candid image of Sudev holding a surfboard at the beach.

Her caption read, “Happy Birthday to one of my fav performers.” This led fans to connect the dots as Sudev was the only actor visibly featured in the recently released teaser of Toxic. The teaser strengthened assumptions about his key role in the narrative. The shadowy, stylized frames hint at something dark and action-driven, similar to the roles Sudev is known for portraying.

The actor also took to his Instagram and shared a picture with Yash, in which...

All We Know About Anaganaga Ott Release So Far! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Despite his long-standing presence in Tollywood, Sumanth has recently struggled to deliver a solid box office hit. But the actor isn’t slowing down; his recent project, Anaganaga, is all set to skip theaters and head straight to Ott. The film has already caught attention for its emotional storyline and fresh take on modern education.

Streaming Date Sparks Confusion: May 8 or May 9?

The buzz around Anaganaga’s Ott release has been growing since the makers shared the official announcement on social media. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), the streaming platform wrote, “Learning should be a joyful journey, not a stressful race. #Anaganaga – A Win Original Film, coming soon only on @Etvwin app. Directed by Sunny Sanjay.”

Learning should be a joyful journey, not a stressful race. ✨...

Telugu Stars In Dubai(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Dubai has been the playground of the rich and powerful for decades now. Several actors, producers, and other members of the film industry from all over India have moved there. Adding to that growing list could be Mahesh Babu and Allu Arjun. According to 123Telugu, they have been purchasing land in Dubai. Furthermore, a significant number of their upcoming projects are also rumored to be set in Dubai.

Allu Arjun was recently in Dubai, and a video of him working out at a gym there surfaced online. According to some reports, one of the reasons he was there was to meet director Atlee, as both of them are collaborating on an upcoming project.

Warming Up for next big thing...

Does Naga Chaitanya hate being called a star kid? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Naga Chaitanya, a prominent name in Telugu cinema, is the son of legendary actor Akkineni Nagarjuna and the grandson of the esteemed Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Born into one of the most influential film families in the industry, his lineage is deeply rooted in Indian cinema. The Akkineni family has long been ruling Telugu films, with multiple generations contributing to its legacy.

Further, Venkatesh is his maternal uncle, while Rana Daggubati, Sumanth, and Sushanth are his first cousins, all of whom are talented actors. Despite this illustrious background, Naga Chaitanya has made a name for himself in the industry. He made his acting debut in 2009 with Josh and has since delivered several notable performances in films such as Ye Maaya Chesave, Majili, and Love Story. However, his identity as a ‘star kid’ has frequently been a topic of discussion,...

Shekhar Kammula’s Godavari Locks Its 4K Re-release Date ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

The movie Godavari, directed by Shekhar Kammula, has always held a special place in the hearts of movie lovers. Starring Sumanth and Kamalini Mukherjee, this timeless classic has touched the lives of many viewers, not only from the 90s but also those from the 20s. Its feel-good story and adorable songs made it a favorite among youth and family audiences alike.

Originally released over a decade ago, Godavari is now ready for a re-release. The trend of re-releasing films, especially for star birthdays or special occasions, has been growing in the industry. Many films, even those that did not perform well initially, have gone on to achieve success in their re-release. Godavari is no exception.

This cult classic film was a huge success when it was first released and is now returning to theaters. Directed by Shekhar Kammula,...

Superman and Lois Lane kiss in a Superman fan poster by Sumanth. This comes after a new Superman standee popped up at Bengaluru Comic Con.

Shared on to Instagram, the poster sees Superman and Lois Lane kiss while sunlight appears behind them. Tying into this, Superman writer-director and DC Studios co-head James Gunn delved into David Corenswet's Superman screen test with Rachel Brosnahan in 2024, professing at the time, "One year ago today David and Rachel screen-tested for Clark and Lois. When they first read together it was like magic. What a wonderful year it's been with two of the most extraordinary, vibrant, and meticulous actors I've ever had the opportunity to work with. I can't wait for you to see them on screen in just a little over a year."

Related David Corenswet's Superman Takes Flight in New Fan Poster for James Gunn's Anticipated Dcu Film

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Does Pushpa 2 have an expensive “Gangamma thalli jathara” sequence? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Allu Arjun and director Sukumar reunited for Pushpa 2. The team is excited about the release next month. The first part introduces Pushpa’s character, and the second part will showcase his rule. The film releases on 5th December, 2024.

Pushpa 2: The Rule delves deeper into Pushparaj’s journey. The second part will highlight his struggles and confrontations with the smuggling mafia. This highly anticipated sequel has generated significant excitement already. The excitement is fueled by glimpses, posters, teasers, and Allu Arjun’s bold look in a traditional outfit inspired by Gangamma, a revered folk deity.

According to reports, the film’s pre-release business reached Rs. 1065 crores, a record-breaking achievement even before its theatrical debut. A significant highlight of Pushpa 2 is reported to be an elaborate “Gangamma thalli jathara” sequence, in which the filmmakers invested around Rs. 60 crores. This segment,...

Mumbai, March 3 (Ians) Viacom18, the broadcasters of the inaugural Women’s Premier League (Wpl), announced on Friday that Anjum Chopra, Veda Krishnamurthy, Zaheer Khan and Aakash Chopra will be among the prominent names in their coverage of the tournament taking place from March 4-26.

Other members of the expert panel for the Wpl include Punam Raut, Reema Malhotra, Natalie Germanos, Kate Cross, Mel Jones, Venkatesh Prasad, Parthiv Patel, Saba Karim, Pragyan Ojha, and Abhinav Mukund.

The Wpl season-opener on March 4 will see Gujarat Giants taking on Mumbai Indians at the D.Y. Patil Stadium. The tournament will be presented in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu on JioCinema for no cost.

On TV, fans can catch the action live in English and Telugu on Sports18-1 Sd & HD, in Hindi on Sports18 Khel, in Kannada on Colors Kannada Cinema, and in Tamil on Colors Tamil.

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Sita Ramam(Telugu)

Starring Dulquer Salmaan, Mrunal Thakur , Rashmika Mandanna , Sumanth

Directed by Hanu Raghavapudi

Sita Ramam is one of those films from the South which has done well in spite of the pandemic crisis. It started on a subdued note but has since its release outperformed nearly every Hindi film .

After seeing the film I am surprised at how much of the plot is based on the fairytale idealized version of love rather than a more practical offshoot of the emotion that we see in cinema today(and in real life as well).

Ram played by the very genial Dulquer Salmaan is a soldier fighting a war against war-time killings on the border in 1964 , when in a flashback we are told Ram rescued his Sita(Mrunal Thakur) during a sudden breakout of communal riots.

The mob scenes as well as the other battlefield images are smartly shot, though they...

ReviewIn this retelling of Ramayanam, instead of Sita’s purity being tested with a trial by fire, it is Ram who has been put on a trial and Sita who proves his innocence and puts him back on the throne of the national hero.Balakrishna GaneshanWhat if the mythological story of Ramayanam took place when India’s national integration process was going on? Based on this idea that Director Hanu Raghavapudi has written Sita Ramam. The film stars actors Dulquer Salman, Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna, Sumanth and others. As the title suggests, it is a story about Sita and Ram. It is a story of love, an ideal relationship, a story of betrayal and a story of justice, like the epic. Sita Ramam is a period film set in 1964 and 1985. The film keeps cutting back and forth to narrate the story of Sita and Ram. Circumstances force Afreen (Rashmika), a Pakistani citizen,...

The upcoming film ‘Sita Ramam’, starring Dulquer Salmaan and Rashmika Mandanna, will feature actor Sumanth in a significant role. Speaking about the movie ‘Sita Ramam’, the ‘Satyam’ actor predicted that it would become a classic, much like his movie ‘Godavari’ from 2006. Actor Sumanth last appeared in the early-year love drama ‘Malli Modalaindi’. Although the […]...

CinemaHelmed by filmmaker Hanu Raghavapudi, the film is likely to be an adaptation of the Hindu epic ‘Ramayana’.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeMalayalam star Dulquer Salman is all set to make his Tollywood debut under Hanu Raghavapudi's direction.The producers of the upcoming film announced its titleon the occasion of Rama Navami on Sunday, April 10. Billed as a story related to war, the movie is titled Sita Ramam. Dulquer is said to be essaying the role of a soldier, while the film is likely to track his love story. The producers of Sita Ramam released a video, featuring Sumanth's voiceover. The video hints that actor Rashmika will be introduced as a character with shades of Lord Hanuman, a hindu mythological figure, who brings together the protagonists Rama and Sita. The story is inspired from Hindu epic Ramayana. The film is bankrolled under the banner of Vyjayanthi Movies and Swapna Cinema. Mrunal Thakur...

Through our Submit Your Film Initiative, we have been following Abhilash Shetty’s cinematic path since 2019, through his rather interesting shorts. Thus, it was time to watch a feature of his, with the somewhat Shakespearean “The Chicken Curry” being his debut in long form.

“The Chicken Curry” review is part of the Submit Your Film Initiative

Mahabala and Vanaja are an elderly couple who make a living by cultivating their land with the help of three workers, Maanja, Haala and Sathish. Vanahas seems to be overworked and Mahabala somewhat addicted to beedi smoking but the two of them seem happy and content, sentiments that become even more intense, when they learn that their grandson, Sumanth, who has been studying in New Delhi, will come to visit after three years. The couple decide to prepare chicken curry for him, and they pick the most healthy rooster for the dish, tasking their workers with catching him.

Tollywood‘Manam’, which released in 2014, starred three generations of the Akkineni family – Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nagarjuna, and Naga Chaitanya, and Akhil Akkineni.Digital NativeFile Photo The Telugu flick Manam starred the three generations of the Akkineni family – the legendary Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nagarjuna, and Naga Chaitanya, and Akhil Akkineni. It also happened to be the last feature film to star Akkineni Nageswara Rao. A fantasy drama that was released in the year 2014, Manam was directed by Vikram Kumar. According to the latest reports, Vikram Kumar has pitched a story to Nagarjuna with the title Manam 2. Sources told Deccan Chronicle, “Vikram has been regularly meeting Nagarjuna and on one occasion he narrated a story to suit him and his sons. Nagarjuna asked him to develop it and come with a full narration.” However, the film will not be a sequel to Manam, we hear. Besides getting Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni...

EntertainmentBhavana first met Naveen while working in the Kannada film ‘Romeo’.Digital NativeActor Bhavana and producer Naveen celebrated their third wedding anniversary on January 22. Posting a picture, Bhavana wrote on her Instagram page, “I chose you. And I’ll choose you over and over and over, without a pause, without a doubt in a Heartbeat. And I’ll keep choosing you. Happy 3rd Anniversary My Love #LoveOfMyLife #MineForever.” Bhavana first met Naveen while working in the Kannada film Romeo, which he produced in 2012. They got married on January 22, 2018. Fans, well-wishers, and friends have been pouring in their wishes to the couple on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mrs June6 ‍♀️ (@bhavzmenon) On the work front, Bhavana is busy with several Kannada films. She is sharing screen space with Shiva Rajkumar in Bhajarangi 2. Directed by A Harsha, the technical crew of Bhajarangi 2 comprises Arjun Janya for music composition,...

Entertainment The Akkineni family photo features Nagarjuna, his wife Amala Akkineni and sons Naga Chaitanya and Akhil. Tnm StaffInstagram/Samantha AkkineniTollywood film families celebrated Christmas with intimate family gatherings this year. Actor Samantha shared a family photo from Christmas celebrations at the Akkinenis’, where the entire family, including Nagarjuna and his siblings’ partners and children are seen together. Akhil Akkineni, Samantha’s brother-in-law and Nagarjuna’s son, who is an actor himself, also shared the family photos from Christmas, saying it was a “full house after ages.” The family photo features Nagarjuna, his wife Amala Akkineni and sons Naga Chaitanya and Akhil. Other family members, including Nagarjuna’s nephews Sumanth and Anumolu Sushanth, and niece Supriya Yarlagadda, who are also actors working in Telugu cinema, were also present. Other cousins, like Sahithya Anumolu and Aditya Akkineni, were also present. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akhil Akkineni...

TollywoodWhile daughters Shivathmika and Shivani have recovered fully, he and Jeevitha will be discharged soon, Rajasekhar said in a tweet.Digital NativeDigital NativeTollywood star Dr Rajasekhar, his wife Jeevitha and their two daughters have tested positive for coronavirus and are undergoing treatment in a hospital. While Rajasekhar’s daughters Shivathmika and Shivani have recovered fully, he and Jeevitha will be discharged soon. Confirming the same, Rajasekhar tweeted on Saturday: “Jeevitha, kids and I have tested positive for corona and are currently being treated in the hospital. Both the kids are completely out of it, Jeevitha and I are feeling much better and will be back home soon (sic)!” The news is true that Jeevitha, Kids and I have tested positive for corona and are currently being treated in the hospital. Both the kids are completely out of it, Jeevitha and I are feeling much better and will be back home soon!

KollywoodThe Tamil film is a remake of the hit Kannada thriller ‘Kavaludaari’.Digital NativeThe Tamil Nadu government recently announced some relaxations on the Covid-19 lockdown, and shooting of several films have re-commenced. Shootings are taking place with the film units following strict safety measures and ensuring minimal crowding. While film buffs and people from the film industry are relieved with this decision, producer G Dhananjayan has come forward with a statement on the losses he had to incur in the making of his ongoing project, Kabadadaari. The producer took toTwitter to write: “After almost 200 days of waiting due to various reasons, happy & relieved shoot of #Kabadadaari got wrapped up yesterday. Been thro' challenging times. The delay escalated cost by over Rs.10 million only in this project. Just imagine how much cost escalation for whole industry.” After almost 200 days of waiting due to various reasons, happy & relieved shoot of #Kabadadaari got wrapped up yesterday.

(Spoiler alert: Do not read this post if you do not want to know who won Season 15 of “America’s Got Talent.” But also, why did you click on it?)

“America’s Got Talent” has crowned its Season 15 winner: Congratulations to Brandon Leake!

On Wednesday, Alan Silva (aerial act), Archie Williams (singer), Bad Salsa (dance duo), Bello Sisters (hand-balancing act), Leake (spoken word artist), Broken Roots (singers/musicians), Cristina Rae (singer), Daneliya Tuleshova (singer), Kenadi Dodds (singer/musician) and Roberta Battaglia (singer) duked it out for the $1 million grand prize and the opportunity to perform live at Luxor Las Vegas.

Congrats @Called_To_Move!! Winner Of #AGT Season 15!! pic.twitter.com/TWv5QZb00l

— AGT Auditions (@AGTAuditions) September 24, 2020

Blake Shelton, Usher, OneRepublic singer Ryan Tedder, Ava Max, Bishop Briggs, Jp Saxe and Julia Michaels performed on the Season 15 finale, as did “AGT” Season 14 finalists, the Detroit Youth Choir.

YouTube star David Dobrik...

Entertainment In the first week, seven contestants were nominated for elimination. Digital NativeBy arrangementBigg Boss Telugu, the popular reality TV show that has been all the rage for the three years, is back again with its most-awaited fourth season. The show hosted by actor Akkineni Nagarjuna premiered last Sunday and in the first episode of the season, he introduced the show's 16 contestants. The list comprises almost entirely of film, television celebrities and YouTubers. The 16 contestants are actor Monal Gajjar, director Surya Kiran, anchor Lasya Manjunath, actor Abijeet, newsreader Sujatha, YouTuber Mehboob Dilse, newsreader Devi Nagavalli, YouTuber Alekhya Harika, actor Syed Sohel, anchor Ariyana Glory, choreographer Amma Rajsekhar, supporting actor Karate Kalyani, actor and rapper Noel Sean, social media figure Divi Vadthya, actor Akhil Sarthak and the most popular YouTube star Gangavva. The show has now entered into its second week. Like the previous seasons, every week, two of the inmates...

EntertainmentIt is said the series will reveal an unknown incident in the life of the late Tdp founder Nt Rama Rao. Digital NativeVeteran Tollywood actor Srikanth has ventured into the digital space with the web series Chadarangam. Directed by Raj Anantha, it is being bankrolled by Vishnu Manchu’s production house and will be on Zee 5 platform. Interestingly, this web series is based on the life of the legendary actor and politician Nt Rama Rao. It is said the series will reveal an unknown incident in the life of the late Tdp founder Nt Rama Rao. While quite a few biopics on Ntr have been made already, this will be the first web series. According to Chadarangam’s makers, the web series will be very different from what the biopics have shown so far. It has been reported that the netizens will get to see incidents that even Ntr’s...

Kollywood'Dharala Prabhu' is being directed by Krishna Marimuthu and produced by Screen Scene Entertainments.Digital NativeDigital Native The hit Bollywood flick Vicky Donor is being remade in Tamil under the title Dharala Prabhu. The remake is directed by Krishna Marimuthu and produced by Screen Scene Entertainments. Harish Kalyan is reprising the role done by Ayushmann Khurrana in the original and veteran comedian Vivek is playing the doctor, which was done by Annu Kapoor. An update about Dharala Prabhu is that eight music directors - Vivek-Merin duo, four member Tamil rock band Oorka comprising Bharath Sankar on Vocals & Keys, J.C on the Guitars, Pradeep Kumar on the Bass and Tapass Naresh on Drums, British playback singer Inno Genga, and Sean Roldan - will compose music for the film. Selvakumar is the cinematographer with Sathish Surya of Irudhi Suttru and Soorarai Pottru fame taking care of the editing. Vicky Donor is...

TollywoodWith seven wins at the National Film Awards, the Telugu industry had plenty of reasons to celebrate but there were rough patches, too.Hemanth Kumar C Ra year which saw as many as 190 straight Telugu films and scores of other dubbed films vying for the attention of the audience, 2019 has been quite dramatic for the Telugu film industry. While the bountiful National Awards came as a pleasant surprise to the industry and Telugu moviegoers alike, it also became increasingly clear that filmmakers will have to rise up to the challenge of bringing the audience back to theatres, given the rise of Ott platforms. There was no dearth of controversies either, with the likes of Ram Gopal Varma and Pawan Kalyan in the spotlight, and ongoing debates about how sensitive issues are portrayed in cinema. But, if there was one recurring theme that defined Telugu cinema in 2019, it’s the proliferation...

Sandalwood The film is said to be a remake of the Telugu flick ‘Brochevarevarura’. Digital NativeSumanth Shailendra’s new film is titled Govinda Govinda and it will mark the directorial debut of Tilak. Sumanth plays a college student in this entertainer which has Bhavana and Kavitha Gowda as the female leads. The shooting of this film is already in progress with the team camping in Kaiwara. This is the actor's next venture following Dilwala, and his first film to come out after the actor got married. The film is bankrolled by Sumanth’s father Shailendra in association with Ravi R Garini. Touted to be a romantic thriller, reports are that it is inspired by the Telugu movie Brochevarevarura. Sources in the know say that the filmmakers have retained the core plot of the Telugu film while making changes to suit the Kannada audiences. Govinda Govinda will mark the debut of music director Hitesh,...

KollywoodWhile Sibiraj plays the lead role in this Tamil remake of ‘Kavaludaari’, Sumanth has been roped in for the Telugu version.Digital NativeThe Kannada film Kavaludaari which released earlier this year turned out to be a big hit, following which its remake rights were lapped up immediately. While it was reported earlier that Sibiraj would play the lead role in the Tamil version, titled Kabadadaari, Pradeep Krishnamoorthy is helming the project. Reports have now emerged that the film will be remade in Telugu with Sumanth in the lead. Both the Tamil and Telugu versions will be shot simultaneously. Kabadadaari’s shooting is currently going on in Chennai. Nandita Swetha and Pooja Kumar have been signed up to play the female leads in this entertainer. Simon King is composing the tunes with Rasamathi wielding the camera. Kabadadaari is bankrolled under the banner Creative Entertainers and Distributors. The film also has Nasser,...

TollywoodSankranti has several releases like: Rajinikanth's ‘Darbar’, Mahesh Babu's ‘Sarileru Digital NativeThis Deepavali turned out to be extra special for Nandamuri Balakrishna’s fans with the release of the first look poster of his upcoming film Ruler. Earlier, it was said that one of the highlights of the film will be Balayya’s look. He will be appearing in a stylish look which has his fans excited. From the poster, we can make out that the star has shed a few kilos of weight for the film and that it will be a complete treat for his fans. Sources in the know say that the actor was on a strict diet and workout regimen for the new avatar in Ruler. The poster also revealed that the film would be hitting the screens on December 20. Initially, the makers were eyeing to release for Sankranthi 2020 release, but biggies like Rajinikanth's Darbar,...

NetflixTanya Hope will also play the leading lady in the Tamil remake of 'Vicky Donor' alongside Harish Kalyan. Tnm StaffTanya Hope, who has made her mark in south Indian movies, is all set to add one more feather to her cap. She will be soon making her grand entry into Netflix through a web series. The web series will be in Hindi and Tanya Hope will start shooting for the project in December. Meanwhile, the actor will be completing the Kannada film Khaki. The movie, which comes with the tagline ‘The Power of Common Man’, is a film that will deliver a strong social awareness message for the audience. Chiranjeevi Sarja plays a cable operator in the film, which is directed by debutant Naveen Reddy. Produced by Tharun Shivappa under the banner Tharun Talkies, the technical crew includes Ritvik as the music composer and Balu handling the cinematography. Vidhyadhar has scripted the film.

SandalwoodThe storyline is a hotchpotch of situations from standard commercial films.Aravind ShwethaBig sets, grand costumes, lavish frames, but a slightly worn-out storyline – that’s Bharaate for you. Bharaate – meaning commotion or loud noise – the title itself speaks for the narrative. Aimed at the masses who love to watch an action-packed extravaganza unfold on screen, the movie fits the brief. But, is that enough? Jagan Mohan (Sri Murali), an Ayurveda practitioner, lives with his parents – Sumanth and Tara – in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. He is also a part-time tourist guide. Jagan comes from a family of Ayurveda practitioners and his knowledge is passed on from generations. He meets Radha (Sri Leela), a tourist, who's looking for a guide to show her around. It is love at first sight for the hero. Meanwhile, a sage recommends him to visit Durgapura in Karnataka and get a pooja done to ward off the evil that...

TollywoodFollowing the positive response to the film, the filmmakers have decided to re-release the film in Andhra and Telangana regions.Digital NativeiSmart Shankar, directed by ace filmmaker Puri Jagannadh, received positive response from audiences when it released in July, making it one of hits in Tollywood this year. Following the good response, the filmmakers have decided to re-release the film in Andhra and Telangana regions. Confirming the news, Charmee Kaur, the producer of the film, put out the list of theatres in which the film will be releasing. Charmee’s tweet reads: “#HBDPuriJagan Re releasing #iSmartShankar @purijagan @ramsayz @PuriConnects #PCrocks Telangana Dilshuknagar– Venkatadri,Warangal- Laxman,Karimnagar-Tirumala,Khammam- Aditya,Kazipet- Bhavani. AP Rajamundry- Urvasi Kakinada- Devi,Tirupathi- Vikyath,Guntur- Swamy,Vizag- Gokul” (sic). #HBDPuriJagan Re releasing #iSmartShankar @purijagan @ramsayz @PuriConnects #PCrocks Telangana Dilshuknagar– Venkatadri Warangal- Laxman Karimnagar-Tirumala Khammam- Aditya Kazipet- Bhavani AP Rajamundry- Urvasi Kakinada- Devi Tirupathi- Vikyath Guntur- Swamy Vizag- Gokul pic.

TollywoodThe actor is reportedly playing roles of a mafia don and a police officer in the movie.Digital NativeDirector Ks Ravikumar is directing N Balakrishna in the upcoming film Ruler and the shooting of this film is under progress for quite some time now. It has been revealed already that Balayya plays dual roles in this entertainer. Recently, the first look of the star was unveiled online and we got to see him sporting a very stylish look. According to reports, Balayya will be playing a mafia don and a police officer in Ruler and the look released is presumed to be that of the don. Earlier reports were that he would be playing a politician in the film. We need to wait for a clarification from the Ruler team on the role he is playing. Sonal Chauhan and Vedhika have been roped in to play the female leads in this flick.

TollywoodThe film has been titled 'Double iSmart'.Digital NativeThe success of his recent release iSmart Shankar has put director Puri Jagannadh on cloud nine. The director was looking to score big at the box office but failed for the past few years. Finally, he has delivered a big hit. In an interview with the Deccan Chronicle, the director revealed that he was craving for success and eventually got it. Puri Jagannadh also revealed that several celebs have been calling him ever since the release of the film to shower their praises on him. He has been quoted as saying, “Prabhas called and said that although he didn’t watch the film, he was very happy that it has turned into a hit. Naga Chaitanya, Akhil, Sumanth and Ram Charan also called and spoke to me, while both Chiranjeevi garu and Balakrishna garu saw the film. Rana, in fact, called me from abroad.

TollywoodThe movie will have Balakrishna playing dual roles- one of a cop and the other a politician. Digital NativeN Balakrishna’s upcoming film titled Ruler went on to the floors a few weeks ago and is progressing well. The first schedule was completed in Bihar and the second schedule will start in Bangkok next month. Sources in the know say that the second schedule will begin on August 7 and preparations are currently on for it. Balayya will be playing dual roles in Ruler, which is being directed by Ks Ravi Kumar, and we hear that while one will be that of a cop, the other will be that of a politician. Sonal Chauhan and Vedhika have been roped in to play the female leads in this flick. Reports are that the combo scenes between the lead stars – Balayya, Sonal and Vedhika – will be shot in Bangkok. The story for this...

TollywoodDirected by Ks Ravi Kumar, Shriya Saran is playing the female lead in the movie.Digital NativeN Balakrishna and Ks Ravi Kumar are coming together after the massive success of Jai Simha. The film is titled Ruler and the official pooja happened earlier this month. According to reports, the groundwork for Ruler began several months ago with the filmmakers planning on taking it to the floors around July 15. The first schedule will begin in Bihar and the locations for the shooting have been earmarked already. Balayya will be playing dual roles in Ruler and we hear that while one will be that of a cop, the other will be that of a politician. Shriya Saran has been signed up to play the female lead in this flick. Interestingly, this is the fourth time Balayya and Shriya Saran are pairing up. They had shared the screen space in Chennakesava Reddy, Gautamiputra...

TollywoodThis is the fourth time that the duo is pairing up for a Telugu movie.Digital NativeIt was revealed some time ago that N Balakrishna’s next will be directed by Ks Ravikumar. According to latest reports, Shriya Saran will be playing the female lead in it. C Kalyan is bankrolling this venture. The project, which will have music by Chirantan Bhat, has been titled Ruler and will go on to the floors next month. Interestingly, this is the fourth time Balayya and Shriya Saran are pairing up. They had shared the screen space in Chennakesava Reddy, Gautamiputra Satakarni and Paisa Vasool and all of them turned out to be hits. Both the actors have been sharing a good rapport following which it was decided that they pair up again. Balakrishna’s last release was the biopic on his late father, the legendary actor and politician, Nt Rama Rao. It...

KollywoodTitled ‘Dharala Prabhu’, the Tamil remake will have Harish Kalyan reprising the role done by Ayushmann Khurrana in the original.Digital NativeDigital NativeA few weeks ago came the announcement that the hit Bollywood flick Vicky Donor is set to be remade in Tamil as Dharala Prabhu. The remake will be directed by Krishna Marimuthu and produced by Screen Scene Entertainments. Harish Kalyan will be reprising the role done by Ayushmann Khurrana in the original. According to the latest reports about the project, veteran comedian Vivek will play the doctor in the film. In the original, the character was played by Annu Kapoor. On bagging the role, Vivek took to Twitter to post: “Happy to b a part of “தாராள பிரபு” unit. Young team with zeal n zest. @iamharishkalyan is a darling to work with.” Happy to b a part of “ தாராள பிரபு” unit. Young team with zeal n zest.

KollywoodHarish Kalyan will be reprising the role done by Ayushmann Khurrana in the original.Digital NativeThe hit Hindi flick Vicky Donor is being remade in Tamil under the title Dharala Prabhu. The remake will be directed by Krishna Marimuthu and produced by Screen Scene Entertainments. Harish Kalyan will be reprising the role done by Ayushmann Khurrana in the original. Vicky Donor was a romantic comedy that was directed by Shoojit Sircar and produced by actor John Abraham under his banner Rising Sun Films. Ayushmann Khurrana, Yami Gautam and Annu Kapoor played the lead roles in this flick. Those in the supporting roles included Dolly Ahluwalia, Kamlesh Gill, Puja Gupta, Jayant Das, Swaroopa Ghosh and Inderpal Singh. The technical crew included Abhishek-Akshay, Bann, Rochak Kohli and Ayushmann Khurrana as music composers, Kamaljeet Negi for cinematography and Shekhar Prajapati for editing. Made on a budget of Rs 5 crores, the film was released in Hindi,...

KollywoodAccording to the industry grapevine, the remake will be directed by Krishna Marimuthu, who made his debut a couple of years with Naga Chaitanya starrer Telugu action-thriller 'Yudham Sharanam'.Digital NativeLast seen playing an obsessive and aggressive lover in Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum, actor Harish Kalyan is currently shooting for Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale which marks the directorial debut of Sanjay Bharathi, son of veteran actor-filmmaker Santhana Bharathi. Upon competition of this project, Harish is expected to commence work on another film which is tipped to be the remake of Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Vicky Donor. According to the industry grapevine, the remake will be directed by Krishna Marimuthu, who made his debut a couple of years with Naga Chaitanya starrer Telugu action-thriller Yudham Sharanam. The Ayshmann Khurrana starrer Vicky Donor is an award-winning romantic comedy which talks about the controversial sperm donation and infertility issues. The yet-untitled remake will be bankrolled...

TollywoodIt was said that Balakrishna was keen on including as many songs as possible in the Ntr biopic, but Teja was not game for it as it would hamper the story flow.Digital NativeDigital NativeTollywood actor-producer Balakrishna’s dream project, the biopic on his late father, actor-politician Nt Rama Rao was released earlier this year. The film got released in two parts titled Kathanayakudu and Mahanayakudu. But unfortunately, both the parts did not perform well at the box office. Though both the parts were helmed by director Krish, director Ram Gopal Varma was the first choice to direct the film but he opted out citing creative differences with Balayya. Later, director Teja came on board and even commenced shooting the first schedule, but he also walked out of the project. Though there was no official reason revealed from the director's end on his exit, it was said that Balakrishna was...

TollywoodThe sequel is directed by Rahul Ravindran of 'Chi La Sow' fame.Digital NativeNagarjuna starrer Manmadhudu 2 went on to the floors recently. The official pooja, which happened on Monday, was attended by the cast and crew of Manmadhudu 2, besides Nag’s wife Amala Akkineni, son Naga Chaitanya, and nephews Sumanth and Sushanth. The film will be bankrolled jointly by Nag’s Manam enterprises and P Kiran’s Anandi Art Creations. Rahul Ravindran is wielding the megaphone for this venture. During the muhurat ceremony, writer Satyanand presented the script of the film to the director and Amala sounded the clapboard to mark the beginning of the shooting. Naga Chaitanya switched on the camera. Reports are that the shooting of the film will progress in Hyderabad for a few days and then the team will be flying down to Europe to can some important portions. Manmadhudu, a 2002 rom com, had...

KollywoodThe Hindi thriller, directed by Sujoy Ghosh was based on the Spanish film 'The Invisible Guest' and starred Taapsee Pannu in the lead. Digital NativeTaapsee Pannu and Amitabh Bachchan starrer Badla, a revenge drama, might soon get a Tamil remake, according to the industry grapevine. The Sujoy Ghosh directed thriller, based on the Spanish film The Invisible Guest, has opened to rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. With the film doing exceptionally well at the box-office, reports have already emerged that a Tamil remake is in the pipeline and that it might star Trisha in the title role that was essayed by Taapsee Pannu. Apparently, Trisha watched the film over the weekend in a private screening and got very excited about the idea of starring in the remake. However, she is yet to officially give her nod. It’s worth mentioning that Trisha has also been considered for the Tamil remake of Andhadhun,...

AwardsThe ceremony will be held on February 17 and will be hosted by Tsr Lalitha Kala Parishad chairman T Subbarami Reddy.Digital NativeThe Tsr-TV9 National Film Awards for 2017-18 and 2018-19 have been announced. Two veteran actors in the Telugu film industry, Nandamuri Balakrishna and Akkineni Nagarjuna, bagged the Best Actors for their films Gautamiputra Satakarni (2017) and Devdas (2018) respectively . Tsr Lalitha Kala Parishad chairman T Subbarami Reddy announced the awards for 2017 and 2018 recently. The ceremony will be held at the Visakhapatnam Port Stadium on Sunday, February 17th from 5 pm onwards. Speaking an the event Reddy said “Many South Indian stars and Hindi stars are going to attend this function. Chiranjeevi is attending as a special guest.” The Best Actress awards have been bagged by Rakul Preet Singh and Keerthy Suresh for their films Rarandoi Veduka Chooddam and Mahanati respectively. Ram Charan Teja will get the Best Hero award for his excellent performance in Rangasthalam,...

TollywoodReports say that the distributors have been settled for only about 25 per cent of the losses.Digital NativeThe first part of the Ntr biopic, Kathanayakudu, hit the marquee last month but did not do too well at the box office. The theatrical rights were sold at a hefty price of Rs 70 crore. Surprisingly the film wasn’t able to recover even 50% of the investment, thus pushing all distributors into heavy losses. Following this, there were rumours doing rounds that the producers have decided to settle the losses incurred by the distributors by handing over the rights of the second part, Mahanayakudu, free of cost. But official news in this regard is that the distributors have been settled for only about 25 per cent of the losses. Also, the rights of Mahanayakudu have been sold to Suresh Movies for a good sum. Now, the film is set for a grand release on...

TollywoodWhile the first part is about the rise of the legendary actor Nt Rama Rao as a film star, the second part will be about his journey in the political arena and his phenomenal success.Digital NativeThe first part of the Ntr biopic, Kathanayakudu hit the marquee as Sankaranthi release and had a lukewarm reception at the box office. Now the filmmakers are gearing up for the release of its second part Mahanayakudu. While the first part is about the rise of the legendary actor Nt Rama Rao as a film star, the second part will be about his journey in the political arena and his phenomenal success. Mahanayakudu was planned for release on February 7 but now we hear that the release has been postponed by a week. Sources in the know say that the team took a four-day off to celebrate Sankaranthi festival following which the shooting could not be completed on time.

TollywoodThis film is being produced by Venkat Srinivas Boggaram and details about the entire cast and crew have not been revealed yet.Digital NativeSundeep Kishan’s next film has been confirmed. The actor will be stepping onboard a project that will be helmed by director Santosh Jagarlapudi. Reports are that it will be a film based on sports but it is not clear as to what sport it will be. On the Sundeep Kishan-Santosh Jagarlapudi project, we hear that it is about a guru expecting a rare ‘guru dakshina’ from his student. What it is and will the student is ablefulfilllfil his teacher’s demand forms the crux of this movie. Bankrolling the project will be Venkat Srinivas Boggaram and details about the entire cast and crew have not been revealed yet. Director Santosh’s last film release was Subrahmanyapuram which had Sumanth and Eesha Rebba play the lead pair.

TollywoodWhile the film covers the important episodes in Ntr's life, it does not offer anything that we don't already know about the legendary actor-politician.Krishna SripadaNTR Kathanayakudu is a mixed bag, depending on which kaleidoscope you choose to watch the movie through. As a documentation of a great man's life, someone adored and revered, the movie ticks a lot of boxes. As a pure cinematic experience, the movie doesn't quite wrench your heart and neither does it have the goosebumps-evoking drama that anyone who has read or heard about Ntr's life would come to expect. It feels like director Krish was equally conflicted - to show the man who would become god, or to show the god who was at one point, just a common man? The movie begins with Ntr (Balakrishna) resigning from the Sub-Registrar office, tired of the corruption. His wife Basavatarakam (Vidya Balan) is adoringly encouraging when...

TollywoodThe first part of the Ntr biopic will release on January 9.Tnm StaffTollywood’s most awaited biopic Ntr-Kathanayakudu is all set to release on January 9. Produced by N Balakrishna, the actor also plays Nt Rama Rao, one of the most revered actors and politicians of undivided Andhra Pradesh. Owing to Balayya’s huge fan base in both the Telugu states, the makers of the movie are eyeing for a big release in both AP and Telangana and also in certain parts of Tamil Nadu. Ntr-Kathanayakudu will trace Ntr’s life as one of the most successful actors of Tollywood in the '70s and '80s and Ntr-Mahanayakudu, the second part of the biopic, will portray Ntr’s jump into politics and the formation of the Telugu Desam Party. Mahanayakudu will hit the screens on February 8. According to sources close to the film, Ntr-Kathanayakudu will be releasing in over 1,000 screens in Telangana,...

TollywoodThe two part film has a huge star cast, with the actors playing real life personalities who have political significance in Andhra Pradesh.Tnm StaffKathanayakudu and Mahanayakudu, the two part biopic on the life of Andhra’s most renowned actor and politician Nt Rama Rao, is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated Telugu movies of 2019. The movie holds political relevance as it traces the course of events that turned Andhra’s once famous actor into the chief minister of the state. Though the movie makers are tight-lipped about the storyline, it is said that Kathanayakudu will trace the rise of Ntr as an actor and Mahanayakudu will depict the actor’s transformation into a successful politician and the formation of the Telugu Desam party (Tdp). Its political relevance comes more into play as the makers are pushing for the release of the movie before the election code for the upcoming assembly elections comes into place.

TollywoodThe movie will be releasing in two parts-'ntr-Kathanayakudu' and 'Ntr-Mahanayakudu'.Tnm StaffThe much-awaited trailer of Ntr biopic was released by the makers on Friday. The trailer is a visual journey of Ntr's life, right from his early days, to becoming an actor and then the chief minister of the state. The movie will be releasing in two parts, Ntr-Kathanayakudu and Ntr-Mahanayakudu. The trailer has opened to extremely positive reviews from fans within a couple of hours of its release. N Balakrishna’s close resemblance to his father has brought the late actor alive on screen. The trailer gives us a sneek peek into Ntr’s life, starting from his days as an actor and later his plunge into politics. Vidya Balan looks regal in her role as Basvatarakam, Ntr’s wife. It is also Vidya’s first stint in Tollywood. The trailer also manages to convey a fine chemistry between Vidya Balan and Balayya.

TollywoodThe hurry to release the biopics is to ensure that they hit theatres before the election code of conduct is in place in Andhra.Digital NativeThe two most-awaited biopics that are currently in the making will be hitting the silver screens on the same day. It is well known that the Ntr biopic is being made in two parts – Kathanayakudu and Mahanayakudu. While the former will be about Nt Rama Rao’s film career, the latter will be on his rise in the political arena. The first part, Kathanayakudu will be a Sankaranthi release while the second part Mahanayakudu will make it to the theatres on February 8. Interestingly, another biopic is also set for release on the same day. Reports are that the Ysr biopic, Yatra will be released on February 8. The hurry to release the biopics is to ensure that it is out at the theatres before the election...