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Confession time: I love Priya Mani’s work. Whenever she is part of the cast, she brings a sense of elegance and stillness, a sort of wisdom, dare I say?

Good Wife is a not so good adaptation of the of the American series of the same name where Julianna Margulies played a housewife who must return to her legal practice after her husband is jailed for a sex scandal. While Priya Mani steps into Ms Margulies stilettos with ease , the series remains a bit of botch up. As much so as the Hindi version of the same series which starred a listless Kajol.

Director Revathi gets the mood of the original. But there is something awkward about the rest of the cast in the way they respond to the crisis, almost how they are expected to rather than how they actually feel.

Partly it is the awful dubbing. I...

The excitement is palpable as the highly anticipated Tamil adaptation of the acclaimed American series, The Good Wife, is set to make its debut on Ott platforms. Check out the details related to the movie’s Ott release:

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Good Wife is directed by Revathy, and it features Priyamani in the main lead role. The movie also includes Sampath Raj, Revathy, and Aari Arjuna in the key roles. This movie is featured as a Tamil adaptation of an American series.

Good Wife is a Tamil-language movie that highlights the unique storytelling style of Revathy, featuring the blend of courtroom drama and personal intrigue. The narrative of the movie progresses to explore the themes of resilience, justice, and personal transformation. This movie is an exciting Tamil-language legal as well as family drama.

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Good Wife marks a new era in Tamil legal drama,...

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Priyamani is taking on a brand new avatar, and this time, it is a courtroom drama. The National Award-winning actress will lead Good Wife, the Tamil version of the global hit American legal series of the same name. The series interleaves courtroom suspense and emotional turmoil, but with a fully realised female protagonist who rises above personal crisis.

Revathi takes the helm of Good Wife, her digital directorial debut. The teaser suggests that the series will explore powerful themes, including betrayal, resilience, and the pursuit of justice.

When & Where To Watch Good Wife Online?

As per Indiatimes reports, The Good Wife will start streaming on JioHotstar on July 4th, 2025. The show has already built a strong following from its teaser and impressive cast before the platform made an official announcement. The series will be available in Tamil and other regional languages like Telugu,...

Breaking into the film industry is no easy feat, especially in a space as fiercely competitive as the Kannada film scene. But debut director Shankar Raman S. isn’t here to play safe. With his first feature film Vaamana, he’s making it loud and clear: he’s here to tell stories that matter — stories that stick.

Shankar Raman S. comes from a background that isn’t stereotypically glamorous but is rooted in real storytelling. Before jumping into the director’s chair, he spent years honing his craft behind the scenes — writing, observing, learning, and quietly building a vision that he would eventually unleash in Vaamana. His early years involved assisting on small-budget films, absorbing the nitty-gritty of narrative structure, and studying human emotion — not in a textbook, but on real sets, in real-time.

So, what makes ‘Vaamana’ stand out?

For starters, Shankar’s approach is refreshingly raw. Vaamana isn...

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,...

Karthik Thangavel, the director of the 2018 hit film Adangamaru, is all set to collaborate with Jayam Ravi again for his next project. The film will be an action thriller and will go on floors next year. The film will be produced by HomeMovieMakers, the banner that has backed Adangamaru, Bhoomi and Siren.

Karthik Thangavel made his directorial debut with Adangamaru, which starred Jayam Ravi as a cop who takes on a powerful politician and his son. The film was well received by the critics and the audience for its gripping storyline and realistic portrayal of police brutality and corruption. The film also featured Raashi Khanna, Sampath Raj, Munishkanth and Azhagam Perumal in pivotal roles.

After the success of Adangamaru, Karthik Thangavel had approached several actors and production houses for his next film, but none of them materialized. He finally decided to team up with Jayam Ravi again, who has been...

Alphonse Puthren, the director of the blockbuster Premam and the recent Gold, has announced his next film titled Gift. The film, which is a Tamil project, will have music composed by none other than the legendary Ilaiyaraaja. The director took to social media to share the poster of the film and the teaser of the music.

The poster features a gift box wrapped in red ribbon with the title and the tagline “A musical gift from Ilaiyaraaja” written on it. The teaser of the music, which is about a minute long, has no visuals but only a soothing melody played by a piano and a violin. The teaser ends with Ilaiyaraaja’s signature tune and the words “Coming soon”.

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The film stars Sandy, Kovai Sarala, Sahana Sarvesh, Sampath Raj, Raahul, Charlie, Raichal Rabecca, Crawford, Gopalan Palakkad and Cycle Mani. The film is produced by Romeo Pictures and has already gone on floors.

Mumbai, Aug 10 (Ians) Actress Seerat Kapoor is set to reunite with Sharwanand in the upcoming untitled romantic comedy. The two earlier worked together in the Telugu film ‘Run Raja Run’ which was released in 2014. The upcoming film will be directed by Sriram Aditya.

The shooting of the film is going to be done in London. Seerat will be flying out this week and will start shooting for it from August 15 in London, a source revealed.

The source further shared: “This untitled film of Seerat Kapoor and Sharwanand is expected to bring an abundance of charm and authenticity to their characters, making it a memorable cinematic experience. The film promises to be a delightful rom-com that will have audiences laughing, crying, and falling in love all over again.”

The film will be produced by People Media Factory Llp Productions.

‘Run Raja Run’ was directed by debutant Sujeeth and produced by Uppalapati...

FlixFeaturing hard-hitting stories of young girls and women negotiating patriarchal power structures to college students questioning authority with memes, these web series make for a refreshing watch.Screenshot/Zee5Away from conventional television soap operas and mainstream Kollywood films, Tamil filmmakers are increasingly turning to the internet to explore nuanced plotlines and compelling narratives. From hard-hitting stories of young girls and women negotiating patriarchal power structures to college students questioning authority with memes, here are five refreshing Tamil web series you can watch on Ott platforms. Ayali (2023) In a village which believes that a goddess will curse girls who aren’t married off as soon as they get their first period, Tamil (played by Abi Natchatra) is a young girl who aspires to become a doctor. Written and directed by Muthukumar, Ayali explores the regressive idealisations of gender, outlining a realistic depiction of patriarchy that strips girls and women of their power,...

Custody, directed by Venkat Prabhu, is an action-packed crime drama that prioritizes thrilling action sequences over intense storytelling. Shot simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu languages, Custody immerses the audience in a world of relentless action as it explores the pervasive issue of corruption among political leaders. Naga Chaitanya portrays A. Shiva, an honest and hardworking constable determined to bring a criminal political leader to justice. From the start, the movie grabs your attention with high-octane action scenes that keep you on the edge of your seat. While Custody doesn’t delve deeply into the intricacies of the corrupt political system or offer an in-depth character development, it compensates with adrenaline-fueled sequences that keep you entertained. Custody revolves around the challenges faced by Shiva in his quest for justice. Throughout the film, Shiva encounters a series of obstacles, including bribe-taking uniformed guards, who repeatedly stand in his way.

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Telugu director Anand Ranga spoke about his web series ‘Vyavastha’ starring Karthik Ratnam, Sampath Raj, Hebah Patel, Kamna Jetmalani, Sukurtha Wagle, Shivani, Sujith Kumar Reddy, Raja Ashok and Gururaj in prominent roles.

The 8-episode courtroom drama is a story of two lawyers, one is a power-hungry lawyer, Chakraborty and the other is an underdog, Vamsi. Vamsi is not interested in practicing law because of his stammering problem but when his ex-love interest is accused of murder, he decides to take up the case. In the courtroom they argue to determine whether Yamini (played by Hebbah Patel) murdered her husband.

Talking about the web series, director Anand said: “The story takes you through the life of a young law graduate who takes up a case against a mighty lawyer, and faces a lot of challenges and setbacks in the process.”

The director, who made his directorial debut with Telugu feature film...

Tollywood‘Custody’, which will be released in Tamil and Telugu, is helmed by filmmaker Venkat Prabhu.NagaChaitanyaTollywood actor Akkineni Naga Chaitanya is all set for the release of his upcoming bilingual project titled Custody. The teaser of the film was shared on Thursday, March 16, by the makers of the film. Custody will be released in Telugu and Tamil and is helmed by filmmaker Venkat Prabhu and co-stars Krithi Shetty in the lead. The film is likely to be released in summer 2023. The teaser, which was released in both Tamil and Telugu, hints at an intense police action film. Since its release, the teaser in both languages has garnered over 8 million views on YouTube. Actor Arvind Swami has been roped in to play the antagonist in Custody, while the rest of the star-studded cast includes Krithi Shetty, Sarath Kumar, Priyamani, Sampath Raj, Premgi Amaren, Vennela Kishore, Premi Vishwanath, and other notable actors.

As many as seven sets have been constructed for the song shoot of Tollywood actor Naga Chaitanya’s Telugu-Tamil bilingual project ‘Custody’. Directed by leading filmmaker Venkat Prabhu, the movie is being filmed in the Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. The song features lead pair Naga Chaitanya and Krithi Shetty. The film will have its theatrical release on May 12 this year.

Production designer Rajeevan and art director D Y Satyanarayana have come together to create the grand sets.

Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja and his son, Yuvan Shankar Raja, have scored the music for the movie and the choreography for the song is by Shekar Master. It is going to be a visual feast to watch this dance number on the big screen.

Each and every update related to the movie got a terrific response. As of now, the makers have unveiled the first-look posters of Naga Chaitanya and Krithi Shetty, besides releasing a small glimpse.

ReviewWhile fans don't watch an entertainer like Kranti expecting a solid character arc, it isn't to say that a mass film must be completely devoid of logic.ShuklajiScreengrabIn all fairness, nothing that you encounter in Kranti should come as a surprise. The film was meant to be a bona fide Darshan Thoogudeepa vehicle that his fans, or 'celebrities' as he refers to them, have been waiting for quite some time. And Kranti offers just that and not a shred more. Slo-mo walks, cheesy self-referential punch lines, SUVs tossed in the air every other minute, and a wafer-thin plot to tie this all up—V Harikrishna's second outing as director brims with cliches. But should you be watching it as a ‘Challenging Star' fan, the film is a satisfying big screen experience. Yet, if you were to spare a thought for the plotline buried under the frenzy, you are likely...

Hyderabad, Jan 1 (Ians) Naga Chaitanya’s Telugu-Tamil bilingual project ‘Custody’ directed by leading filmmaker Venkat Prabhu had gone on the floors a couple of months back. To ring in the New Year, the makers have released a special glimpse of the upcoming film with elements to get Naga Chaitanya fans all excited.

The film has Krithi Shetty as the female lead. Arvind Swami plays the antagonist while Priyamani will be seen in a powerful role. The film also stars Sampath Raj, Sarathkumar, Premji, Vennela Kishore, Premi Vishwanath, among others. Welcoming the grand new year 2023, the makers Sunday unveiled a special glimpse.

The first glimpse of the movie begins with a gripping background score and aerial shots. The reversed cars blast and immediately Naga Chaitanya gets into action delivering punches and kicks on the villains.

Venkat Prabhu has once again shown his technical brilliance and the video gives the adrenaline rush.

As actor Akkineni Naga Chaitanya celebrates his 36th birthday on Wednesday, the makers of his current movie ‘Nc 22’, unveiled a special surprise for fans. The makers have locked the intriguing title ‘Custody’ for the movie and shared the first look poster of Naga Chaitanya in a ferocious avatar.

Akkineni Naga Chaitanya’s Telugu-Tamil bilingual project under the direction of leading filmmaker Venkat Prabhu went on the floors a couple of months back. The film with Krithi Shetty as the female lead, was tentatively titled ‘Nc 22’ when it went on the floors.

‘Custody’ is one of the most expensive films in Naga Chaitanya’s career. Srinivasaa Chitturi is producing the film under Srinivasaa Silver Screen banner.

The poster indicates that Naga Chaitanya is an honest and determined police officer, A. Shiva, who stands tall against all odds to be the change he wishes to see.

The passionate filmmaker Venkat Prabhu, presented...

Samantha Ruth Prabhu starrer ‘Yashoda’ is an action thriller written and directed by Hari and Harish. Other than Samantha in the titular role, Yashoda features Unni Mukundan, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and Murali Sharma in other pivotal characters. With Yashoda Telugu cinema takes a jump into the medical action thriller genre. The trailer that had already created a decent hype sets expectations for an engaging thriller. Lately, Samantha has become a pan-India star with her presence in ‘The Family Man’ web series as the main antagonist. Yashoda too has a ‘The Family Man’ with its stuntman Hollywood’s Yannick Ben designing impressive stunts for Samantha again.

Yashoda begins with the accidental death / murder of a foreign celebrity and also an affluent businessman in separate incidences. Though on the face of it, it looks an open-shut case, the police department goes ahead to investigate. On the other hand, Yashoda (Samantha Ruth Prabhu) accepts...

The unit of director Venkat Prabhu’s first Tamil-Telugu bilingual film, featuring Naga Chaitanya in the lead, has now begun the process of shooting an intense action sequence for the film.

Sources close to the unit say that a big set has been erected in Hyderabad to shoot the huge action sequence.

Aravind Swamy has joined the team and the intense action sequence is being supervised by Mahesh Mathew master.

Krithi Shetty, Sarathkumar, and Sampath Raj are also participating in the shoot. The production works of the movie are happening at a brisk pace.

Naga Chaitanya and Tamil director Venkat Prabhu are working together for the first time on this Telugu-Tamil bilingual movie that is tentatively being referred to as ‘NC22’.

Srinivasaa Chitturi is producing this large-scale commercial entertainer for the banner, Srinivasaa Silver Screen.

Sources disclose that Naga Chaitanya plays an intense character in the film, which has Aravind...

Recently the Internet was left shocked when Samantha Ruth Prabhu revealed her struggle with the rare disease Myositis just a few days ahead of her much anticipated and awaited release, Yashoda. Known for her dedication and commitment, Samantha has carved her identity amongst the most celebrated and popular pan-India stars across the nation, the actress is even ranked as the number one actress all over India by a survey.

Looking forward to her upcoming film Yashoda, Samantha unveils her action adventures backed by a power-packed and intriguing concept and story. Playing a surrogate mother unraveling the secrets of the corrupt medical world, Samantha put up a promising stint with the teaser and trailer of Yashoda.

Earlier showcasing glimpses of her action avatar in ‘The Family Man’, Samantha made her first pan-India appearance through the show which earned her immense accolades and appreciation.

With Yashoda, Samantha is collaborating with Yannick Ben for the second time,...

Hitting the screens across India this week, Samantha Ruth Prabhu starrer Yashoda is one of the most awaited and anticipated releases this season. Recently, in a social media post, Samantha revealed she’s suffering from an auto-immune disease – Myositis. Sharing his experience of shooting with Samantha for the action-packed thriller Yashoda, her co-star Unni Mukundan talks about the professionalism and dedication of the actress.

Playing a surrogate mother, unraveling the secrets of the medical world, Samantha puts forth a power-packed avatar performing action stunts in the film. Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan plays a doctor in Yashoda, and the trailer also hints at a romantic angle between him and Samantha.

Talking about his experience about shooting with Samantha, Unni Mukundan says, “Samantha is a very dedicated and hard working actress. She has prepared a lot for her role that includes the fights, action and emotional scenes. She interacts well with other artistes on set.

Actress Samantha, who is currently undergoing treatment for an auto-immune condition called Myositis, has chosen to take a day off from her treatment to promote her upcoming pan-Indian film, ‘Yashoda’.

Taking to Instagram, Samantha wrote, “Like my good friend Raj Nidimoru says, no matter what the day is like and how shitty things are, his motto is to shower, shave, show up!! I borrowed it for a day for ‘Yashoda’ movie promotions. See you on the Eleventh.”

The brave decision by the actress to promote her film despite her difficult circumstances has come in for widespread praise.

Actress Ammu Abhirami, who played a pivotal role in critically acclaimed superhit film ‘Asuran’, responded to Samantha’s post by calling her a ‘Queen’.

Director Nandini Reddy, for her part, commented, “And she’s back”.

Samantha’s effort is admirable considering the fact that Myositis is a condition that is caused by one...

Chennai, Nov 7 (Ians) Calling Samantha a dedicated and hardworking artiste, actor Unni Mukundan, who plays a doctor in Samantha’s upcoming film, ‘Yashoda’, says the actress never revealed that she was fighting a condition called Myositis while shooting for the film.

Sharing his experience of shooting with Samantha for the action-packed thriller, Unni Mukundan says, “Samantha is a very dedicated and hard working actress. She has prepared a lot for her role that includes the fights, action and emotional scenes.”

“She would interact well with other artistes on set. We discussed ideas on how we could improvise the action in a scene”, he adds.

In a recent post, Samantha revealed that she was suffering from an auto-immune condition called Myositis while filming ‘Yashoda’.

However, the dedicated actress didn’t let her ailment hamper her work and continued to shoot without informing anyone.

Says Unni Mukundan, “I didn’t know about it while we were shooting.

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who has impressed everyone with her killer moves in the song ‘Oo Antava’, will be essaying the titular character of a surrogate mother in her upcoming film ‘Yashoda’.

The trailer of the film was unveiled on Thursday by some of the biggest names of the Indian entertainment industry such as Varun Dhawan in Hindi, Vijay Deverakonda in Telugu, Dulquer Salmaan in Malayalam, Suriya in Tamil and Rakshit Shetty in Kannada.

The trailer promises a sleek thriller with Samantha doing complete justice to her part as she fights, chases and never backs down in her fight in the film as the narrative unfolds the secrets of a serious medical crime with courage.

Apart from the action sequences of Samantha, the little romance between Unni Mukundan and Sam shows there’s a lovable track between them while Varalaxmi looks badass with negative shades on a lighter note.

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Post great anticipation and excitement, pan-India female Superstar Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘Yashoda’ trailer was revealed by some of the biggest names of Indian Entertainment industry today, including Varun Dhawan in Hindi, Vijay Deverakonda in Telugu, Dulquer Salmaan in Malayalam, Suriya in Tamil and Rakshit Shetty in Kannada. Sending adrenaline rush down the spine with its enthralling visuals and background music, the unique and interesting concept is backed by the phenomenal performance by Samantha.

Having carved her name as a bankable star and remarkable actor with her compelling performance in ‘The Family Man’, further elevated by the roaring success of her chartbuster song ‘Oo Antava’, Samantha generated curiosity amongst the audience across the nation for her first Hindi theatrical release.

After the teaser and sneak peek, the makers of Yashoda have finally revealed the trailer that has instantly grabbed the attention of the internet.

The trailer features Samantha as the surrogate mother Yashoda,...

EntertainmentThe makers had previously announced August 12 as the release date, but this was postponed for various reasons.Tnm StafftwitterThe release date for popular actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s upcoming film Yashoda is out. The sci-fi thriller is all set to hit the silver screens on November 11, 2022. The makers had previously announced August 12 as the release date, but this was postponed for various reasons. The film’s mysterious theme is not only maintained in the first-look video and the teaser, but also when it came to revealing its release date. The makers created a pixel puzzle on the website yashoda.movie, which when solved, shows the film’s release date. The pan-India movie is being released in five languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. The case of Yashoda includes Unni Mukundan, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Rao Ramesh, Murali Sharma, Sampath Raj, Shatru, Madhurima, Kalpika Ganesh, Divya Sripada and Priyanka Sharma, among others.

Pan Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s next ‘Yashoda’ is all set to release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi on November 11th. Produced by Sivalenka Krishna Prasad prestigious Sridevi Movies Production no. 14, Hari and Harish are directing this film.

Aiming to announce the release date uniquely, the movie team made fans reveal the release date, in an interesting pixel campaign. Thousands of fans participated in this and revealed the poster in less than 30 mins.

Speaking on the occasion, producer Sivalenka Krishna Prasad says, “Yashoda is a new-age action thriller. Our movie has balanced quotient of mystery and emotions with gripping elements for audiences. On the whole, it’s an edge-of-the-seat thriller. Playing the titular role, Samantha put her blood & sweat in the action scenes. She dubbed for herself in both Telugu and Tamil. You will witness an entirely new dimension of Manisharma’s background music. We haven’t...

The makers of actor Naga Chaitanya’s next film, tentatively being referred to as ‘NC22’, on Friday announced that National Award winning actress Priyamani and well-known character artiste Sampath Raj had been brought on board the unit of the film.

Young and talented actress Krithi Shetty plays the female lead in this film, which is being directed by popular Tamil director Venkat Prabhu.

The film has already triggered a huge amount of interest in fans and film buffs for a number of reasons including the fact that this will be Chaitanya’s first Telugu-Tamil bilingual film.

The film is also being watched by critics with keen interest as it is also director Venkat Prabhu’s first Telugu directorial.

On Friday, Srinivasaa Silver Screen, the production house producing this film, also announced that well-known Telugu comedian Vennela Kishore and Venkat Prabhu’s brother and Tamil comedian Premgi Amaren had also been brought on board the film.

Multi-faceted Tollywood star who’s known for his grip on comedy, Allari Naresh’s latest release is set for a November release. The makers on Thursday announced the release date of the movie. ‘Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam’ will be hitting the screens worldwide on November 11.

The announcement poster shows Naresh, along with his colleagues and police officials, walking in the tribal area.

‘Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam’ helmed by A.R. Mohan is currently in the post-production stages.

The film has garnered a buzz in film circles, following the positive response to the teaser. The video that unveiled the storyline of the movie presented Allari Naresh in an intense character as a government official who is sent on election duty in the tribal area- of Maredumulli where he faces many challenges.

Razesh Danda of Hasya Movies is producing the movie, in association with Zee Studios.

Anandhi is the leading lady in the movie, where Vennela Kishore,...

Amidst the huge expectations, Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘Yashoda’ teaser is all set to stir up the buzz on September 9th. While the earlier released suspense glimpse raised curiosity, the talented director duo Hari-Harish are ready to stream an engaging cut of this high-octane action thriller.

The announcement poster had an intriguing touch with Samantha’s click that seemed to be taken post an edge-of-the-seat action sequence.

Senior producer Sivalenka Krishna Prasad is super confident about the output and is planning for a Grand release across 5 languages in theatres under Sridevi Movies banner soon.

Besides Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Unni Mukundan, Rao Ramesh, Murali Sharma, Sampath Raj, Shatru, Madhurima, Kalpika Ganesh, Divya Sripada, Priyanka Sharma and others are playing major roles.

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CinemaDirected by Hareesh Narayan and Hari Shankar, ‘Yashoda’ will hit the big screens in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe makers of Samantha Ruth Prabhu's upcoming sci-fi thriller Yashoda released an intriguing first look poster on Thursday, May 5. Samantha is seen waking up to a new world in the first scene of the video. The subsequent scene indicates that she is trapped in a maze. She seems to be in a room where her needs are met but it looks disconnected from the rest of the world. Sharing the first look glimpse video, Samantha wrote, “Very excited to present to you the first glimpse of our film #Yashoda.” Samantha Ruth Prabhu's first ‘pan-Indian’ film, Yashoda also stars Unni Mukundan, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Rao Ramesh, Murali Sharma, Sampath Raj, Shatru, Madhurima, Kalpika Ganesh, Divya Sripada, Priyanka Sharma, and others. Directed by Hareesh Narayan and Hari Shankar, it will be released in Telugu,...

Cinema‘Yashoda’ is directed by Hari and Harish and will be released in five languages. IANSSamantha/ FacebookActor Samantha's upcoming film Yashoda, directed by Hari and Harish, will hit the big screens on August 12 this year. The makers of the film made the announcement about its release on Tuesday, April 5. Yashoda has been bankrolled by producer Sivalenka Krishna Prasad under the banner of Sridevi Movies. The makers also announced that the film will be releasing in five languages including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. The shoot is likely to be wrapped up by May this year. “August 12th it is!! Our #Yashoda aka @Samanthaprabhu2 is all set to give you thrills n chills in theatres. A @krishnasivalenk's production,” the tweet read. Making the announcement, producer Sivalenka Krishna Prasad said, "Samantha has given a phenomenal performance not just in acting but also in fight sequences of 'Yashoda'. We're simultaneously releasing the movie in Telugu,...

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“The Crown” actor Derek Jacobi has boarded David Bartlett’s short film “Mousie” as executive producer, Variety can exclusively reveal. The film, which is produced by Will Poole (“Waffle the Wonder Dog”), tells the story of a seven-year-old Roma girl who seeks sanctuary from the Nazis in a decaying Weimar Cabaret Club.

“’Mousie’ is such a beautiful film – original, heartbreaking, yet also uplifting,” says Jacobi, who played the Duke of Windsor in Netflix’s royal series. “It is so relevant and provocative too. Amid really atmospheric cinematography and art direction, David Bartlett’s exquisite direction has delivered the most arresting performances, led by a remarkable young child. ‘Mousie’ is unmissable.”

Writer and director Bartlett began his career at the BBC where he worked on dramatizations including “The Great Train Robbery” and “The Hitler Diaries.” “Mousie,” which is eligible for Academy Award consideration, has screened at the Dublin International Film Festival,...

Tollywood‘Drushyam 2’ is the Telugu remake of director Jeethu Joseph’s hit Malayalam film ‘Drishyam 2’, starring Mohanlal in the lead. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ Amazon Prime Video Over-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video announced on Friday, November 12 that actor Venkatesh Daggubati starrer Telugu thriller Drushyam 2 is all set to premiere on November 25. Drushyam 2 is the Telugu remake of director Jeethu Joseph’s hit Malayalam film Drishyam 2, starring Mohanlal in the lead. Drushyam 2 is also helmed by Jeethu Joseph and is produced by Daggubati Suresh Babu, Rajkumar Sethupathy and Antony Perumbavoor of Suresh Productions, Rajkumar Theatres and Max Movies. Drushyam 2 is the sequel to hit thriller Drushyam. It features an ensemble cast of actors including Meena, Kruthika, Esther Anil along with Sampath Raj and Poorna in pivotal roles. Sharing the announcement with fans, Venkatesh tweeted on Friday, “The truth has begun to unveil itself. But the question is - has it left a permanent scar on Rambabu?...

Mollywood ‘Kaaval’ marks Nithin Renji Panicker’s second directorial venture, after the Mammootty starrer ‘Kasaba’. Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeThe trailer of actor Suresh Gopi’s upcoming Malayalam film Kaaval was released on Friday, July 16. The plot, spanning across two generations, revolves around the life of Thamban, played by Suresh Gopi. Judging by the trailer, Thambaan is a man who retired from a life of violence to spend time with his family, and is forced to go back to his old ways. Filled with action sequences, emotional scenes and punchlines, the trailer hints at an engaging action drama. Sharing the trailer on Twitter, actor Suresh Gopi wrote: “Taking you all into the world of Thambaan, Antony and the rest. Here's the official trailer for #Kaaval.” Kaaval is spearheaded by Nithin Renji Panicker, the son of actor Renji Panicker. Nithin made his directorial debut with 2016 Malayalam action-thriller Kasaba, starring Mammootty, Neha Saxena, Jagadish,...

Tollywood‘Narappa’ is the Telugu remake of Tamil movie ‘Asuran’. Tnm StaffAfter the release of upcoming Tollywood movies such as Virata Parvam, Love Story and Tuck Jagadish were postponed, the theatrical release of Venkatesh Daggubati and Priyamani starrer Narappa has also been postponed in view of the second wave of Covid-19. The movie was slated to hit the big screens on May 14. However, owing to the recent spike in the number of coronavirus cases, the makers announced on Thursday that the release will be postponed. The team released a statement explaining the decision: “Narappa is a film that we have made with a lot of dedication and hard work and your love towards the film has been overwhelming. However, we are all going through a turbulent time during this unprecedented global pandemic, and hence, keeping in mind the health and safety of our beloved audience, the theatrical release of the film has been postponed.

Tollywood The film is directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti, known for acclaimed thrillers like ‘Aithe’ and ‘Anukokunda Oka Roju’. Digital NativeThe trailer of the Nithiin starrer Check has been unveiled online, generating curiosity among film buffs. From the trailer, we can gather that Nithiin plays the role of Adithya, a genius chess player awaiting capital punishment. Rakul Preet Singh plays his advocate and Priya Prakash Warrier appears to play the role of his love interest. The film is directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti and bankrolled by V Anand Prasad under the banner Bhavya Creations. Watch the trailer of Check: Besides the lead actors, the cast includes Simran Choudary, Posani Krishna Murali, Sai Chand, Murali Sharma, Harsha Vardhan, Sampath Raj, Rohit Pathak, Virendra Chauhan, Chaitanya Krishna, Gururaj Manepalli, Raina Rao, Karthik Ratnam, Praveen Yendamuri, Krishna Teja, Aziz Nazar, Cvl Narasimha Rao and Meka Ramakrishna. The technical crew involved in the project includes Kalyani Malik for music,...

Tollywood 'Naarappa' is the Telugu remake of Vetrimaaran's 'Asuran'.Digital NativeTollywood actor Venkatesh Daggubati's upcoming film Naarappa, the Telugu remake of the director Vetrimaran's blockbuster film Asuran starring Dhanush will be hitting the screens on May 14th. The film will be directed by Sreekanth Addala and produced by D Suresh Babu in association with Kalaipuli S Thanu who bankrolled the Tamil original. Witness #Narappa in theatres from May 14th, 2021 ! #NarappaOnMay14.#Narappa @VenkyMama #Priyamani @theVcreations #SrikanthAddala pic.twitter.com/e4siEDi0w4 — Suresh Productions (@SureshProdns) January 29, 2021 Reports are that the film might be loosely based on the Karamchedu massacre which happened in 1985. Where a conflict between Dalits and Kamma landlords predominantly resulted in the killing of six Dalits and grievous injuries to 20 more. Venkatesh plays the role of a farmer while Priyamani is reprising the role of Manju Warrier from the original. Recently the makers revealed a video teaser of the movie.

TollywoodDirected by Srikanth Addala, the action-drama is a remake of the 2019 Tamil blockbuster hit ‘Asuran’.Digital NativeCourtesy..TwitterTollywood star Venkatesh has been roped in to play the lead role in the action-drama Narappa, which is a remake of the 2019 Tamil blockbuster hit Asuran. The makers have now revealed a video glimpse of the movie and fans have been left spellbound by a fierce-looking Venkatesh as the middle-aged titular character. The Bgm of this bit is from the original, though the music director for the remake is Mani Sharma. Narappa is directed by Srikanth Addala and reports say that the film might be loosely based on the Karamchedu massacre which happened in 1985, when a large group of Kamma landlords attacked a Dalit colony resulting in the killing of six Dalits and grievous injuries to 20 more. Initially, it was rumoured that Shriya Saran was likely to play Manju Warrier’s role from the original.

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Tollywood The director has a tendency to have peculiar catchphrases in each of his films. Digital NativeDirector Anil Ravipudi has a penchant for designing a catchphrase or a peculiar mannerism for the key characters in his film. For example, it was “Vuhu ... Vuhu” in Raja The Great for Ravi Teja, “Anthega … Anthega” in F2: Fun and Frustration, and “Never before ... ever after” for Mahesh Babu in Sarileru Neekevvaru. With the director now gearing up to direct the sequel to F2, fans are wondering if there would be yet another catchphrase for its lead stars. Reports are that Anil Ravipudi has come up with something unique for Venkatesh. and has also designed a unique mannerism that will go down well with his fans. The pre-production work for the sequel, titled F3, is currently ongoing, and shooting is likely to begin in January next year. F3 will have Venkatesh and Varun Tej playing the main leads,...

Tollywood Suniel Shetty is reportedly playing a police officer in this action film based on an It scam. Digital NativeVishnu Manchu’s upcoming film Mosagallu directed by Jeffery Gee Chin tells the story of a major It scam. The film has Kajal Aggarwal playing the female lead, with Ruhi Singh and Suniel Shetty roped in to play important roles. Versatile star actor Venkatesh Daggubati, who launched the motion poster of Mosagallu on his social media page recently, will now be lending his voice for the film. According to sources, Venkatesh would be giving the introduction, and also will be the narrator of the film. “I thank one of the coolest person I know Victory @venkymama for lending his voice for #Mosagallu. Thank you Thank you Thank you,” Vishnu Manchu wrote on Twitter, announcing the news. I thank one of the coolest person I know Victory @venkymama for lending his voice for #Mosagallu.

The film's cast includes Suneil Shetty, Ruhaani Singh, Navdeep and Naveen Chandra. Digital NativeActor Venkatesh Daggubati launched the motion poster of the upcoming Telugu film Mosagallu through his social media page recently. On the launch, he wrote, “Launching the title motion poster of Mosagallu. Wishing the best for #Mosagallu @ivishnumanchu @MsKajalAggarwal @sunielvshetty @theleapman.” Thanking the star, Vishnu Manchu, the lead actor in Mosagallu and also its producer wrote, “Here is the Rise Of ‘Mosagallu’, title motion poster. Thank you Sri. @venkymama for launching it. #Mosagallu.” Launching the title motion poster of Mosagallu! Wishing the best for #Mosagallu @ivishnumanchu @MsKajalAggarwal @sunielvshetty @theleapman pic.twitter.com/xLfPrZcnmB — Venkatesh Daggubati (@VenkyMama) September 18, 2020 Kajal Aggarwal is playing the female lead in this entertainer and interestingly, she and Vishnu Manchu will be seen as siblings. The star cast also includes Sunil Shetty, Ruhaani Singh, Navdeep, and Naveen Chandra with Bollywood star Suneil Shetty playing the role Acp Kumar.

MusicThe first single from the album, called 'High and Dry', has been released now.Digital NativeComposer-actor Gv Prakash Kumar is undoubtedly the busiest actor in Kollywood. With nearly half a dozen projects in his kitty, Gv Prakash Kumar has launched his debut international album titled Cold Nights. The first single from the album, called 'High and Dry', has been released now. This song was composed by Gv Prakash in collaboration with Ontario-based musician Julia Gartha, who has also penned the lyrics. Sharing the first single on Twitter the young composer wrote, "My first international English single #HighandDry is here ... do share and let us reach it out to the whole world @JuliaGartha... need ur support and blessings as always ... luv , Gv" Last year Prakash had revealed that he would be debuting in Hollywood with the film titled Trap City. The shooting of this film commenced earlier this year and Gv...

TollywoodA hit at the theatres, the film went on to receive the state-presented Akkineni Award for Best home-viewing Feature Film.Digital NativeNuvvu Naaku Nachav that released in the year 2001, was one of the biggest hits in Venkatesh’s career. The film has completed 19 years and the star’s fans didn’t miss the opportunity to celebrate it online. Thanking the netizens for remembering his landmark film, Venkatesh wrote in his social media page, “Celebrating #19yearsofNuvvuNaakuNachav which released on 6 Sept 2001! I am so grateful to the entire team of #NuvvuNaakuNachav #vijaybhaskar @trivikramIn #SravanthiRaviKishore @SureshProdns, my fans and well-wishers for all the wishes and support!.” Nuvvu Naaku Nachav, directed by K Vijaya Bhaskar, was bankrolled by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore under the banner Sri Sravanthi Movies. It had Venkatesh and Aarthi Agarwal playing the lead pair. The music for this romantic entertainer was composed by Koti with K Ravindra Babu handling the cinematography...

TollywoodDirected by Srikanth Addala, the film is the remake of the hit Tamil film ‘Asuran’ starring Dhanush.Digital NativeThe shooting of the Asuran Telugu remake Naarappa went on the floors earlier this year. Tollywood star Venkatesh Daggubati is all set to play Dhanush’s role from the original. The team wrapped up shooting a major portion of the film in Rayalaseema and other locations before the lockdown and then the shooting came to a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic. The latest update is that the project will resume shooting from October or November with proper sanitation and safety precautions as the makers have to can big action sequences with minimum 150 members on the sets and that cannot happen with the latest regulations in place. The team plans to complete it in one single schedule. Naarappa, a remake of the hit Tamil film Asuran which was based on the novel Vekkai by Poomani,...

ReviewThe film more or less follows the pattern of movies with philandering heroes but with some refreshing departures. Sowmya RajendranRavikanth Perepu's Krishna and his Leela had a surprise release on Netflix on Thursday. The title more than suggests what the film is going to be about -- Lord Krishna from mythology is known for his many romantic dalliances and "ability" to love several women at the same time. And it's not a particularly new theme when it comes to Indian cinema, where philandering men have been treated with sympathy and the situation exploited for comedy. Krishna and his Leela more or less follows the same pattern but with some refreshing departures. Siddhu Jonnalagadda plays the charming Krishna, who is at first in a relationship with Satya (like Satyabhama from mythology), and then gets dumped by her. He moves on to another woman, Radha, but the situation becomes complicated because well,...

KollywoodThe plot is clearly inspired by the Pollachi sexual assault case that has made its way into several Tamil films which themselves blatantly objectify women. Sowmya RajendranThe sequence introducing the heroine of Rk Nagar ends with the camera focused on her backside, with a double entendre thrown in for good measure. However, the plot of Rk Nagar is clearly inspired by the Pollachi sexual assault case that has made its way into several Tamil films which are just as blatant about objectifying women. It’s a contradiction that our directors seem incapable of grasping even if it’s leaping out of the screen in waves of nausea-inducing neon. Released directly on Netflix after a long delay, Rk Nagar, directed by Saravana Rajan, begins on a chilling note with a group of schoolboys filming a teacher secretly to take revenge. However, the screenplay abruptly shifts to the goon wars between Mannu...

ReviewThe ease with which director Venky Kudumula created the jokes in the no-holds-barred comedy scenes doesn’t translate to the seriousness needed for the rest of the themes.Krishna SripadaIn Bheeshma, the protagonist is a single, extremely desperate guy (insert Distracted Boyfriend meme) who introduces himself as a meme-maker. But let’s not worry about what our protagonist does – he is a degree dropout too if you were wondering – because like we all know the director didn’t rope in a brilliant actor like Rashmika Mandanna (who plays Chaitra) just so she could investigate vegetables in an organic farming company. Like in Geeta Govindam, Chaitra is a pretty trope, and her job is to tell the audience again and again and again how lucky it is for a woman to be loved by someone like Bheeshma (Nithiin), because he would go to any extent for the woman he loves (insert...

TollywoodThe schedule in Los Angeles will be completed in 10 days.Tnm Staff Actor Vishnu Manchu has begun shooting his portion of important sequences for his Hollywood-Indian production Mosagallu in Los Angeles in the United States -- considered the entertainment capital of the world. According to its makers, Mosagallu unravels the mystery behind one of the biggest It scams in history. The La schedule will be completed in 10 days. This, after it was earlier reported that a team of stunt experts from Hollywood had come down to Hyderabad to choreograph the action sequence between Vishnu Manchu and Suniel Shetty, who plays the role of the antagonist. Elaborate sets had been erected at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. Touted to be Vishnu’s most ambitious project so far, he is also producing this film under his banner. "The movie has begun filming back to back in the last few months and is racing towards completion.

Tollywood The film stars Vishnu Manchu and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles.Digital NativeThe first look poster of Vishnu Manchu’s upcoming film Mosagallu is out. The movie is being directed by Jeffery Gee Chin. Reports are that the film is inspired by an It scam that shook the nation some time ago. Pairing up with Vishnu Manchu in Mosagallu is Kajal Agarwal with Ruhaani Singh and Suneil Shetty roped in to play important roles. Mosagallu is touted to be a cross-over film that will be released in Telugu and English simultaneously. An update about the film is that a team of stunt experts from Hollywood are stationed in Hyderabad preparing for choreographing the action sequence between Vishnu Manchu and Suniel Shetty. It will be a high octane action block and every effort is being put into it to make the best. A press note from the makers of Mosagallu pointed out,...