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Ram Charan’s Sister-In-Law Was Once A Part Of Cid(Photo Credit –YouTube/Instagram)

The cult crime TV show Cid witnessed a stellar cast consisting of Shivaji Satam, Aditya Srivastava, Dayanand Shetty, and others. However, it also saw some cameo performances of popular actors who were then at the beginning of their careers. But, did you know that the show once also saw the cameo of superstar Ram Charan’s sister-in-law? Yes, you heard it right! We are talking about none other than actress Lavanya Tripathi.

Before foraying actively into South films, Lavanya Tripathi started her acting career with Hindi TV shows. She had also won Femina Miss Uttarakhand in 2006 before the same. She made her acting debut with the show Ssshhhh…Koi Hai with a small role. However, her major break came from the show, Pyaar Ka Bandhan.

Soon after that, the actress was seen in Cid on one...

Manamey Ott Release Update (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Manamey starring Sharwanand and Krithi Shetty is finally making its way to Ott after a long wait. The film is directed by Sriram Adittya. It was released in theaters on June 7, 2024. Movie received mixed reviews and performed moderately at the box office. After months of speculation makers have officially confirmed its digital streaming date.

Sharwanand’s comeback film was expected to be a major success but it managed to collect only ₹21.85 crore during its theatrical run. The film, produced under the Mythri Movie Makers banner features music by Hesham Abdul Wahab. It was primarily shot in London with some portions filmed in Hyderabad and Bangkok. Although fans eagerly waited for its digital release, multiple delays kept them in suspense. Finally on the occasion of Sharwanand’s birthday, the Ott premiere was confirmed.

Manamey will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video from...

How Did Rashmika Mandanna React To Vijay Deverakonda’s Voiceover In The Girlfriend Teaser? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Rashmika Mandanna, who is currently celebrating the success of Pushpa 2: The Rule alongside Allu Arjun, has another exciting project on the horizon: The Girlfriend. In a recent interview, she opened up about the surprise addition of her rumored boyfriend Vijay Deverakonda’s voiceover in the teaser.

During a recent interaction with Pinkvilla, Rashmika shared her surprise at the revelation. “He’s not part of the film but his voice was used for narration. What made it special is that it was created as a surprise for my birthday. I didn’t know until I watched it a few days ago. Hearing his voice caught me off guard but it added a magical touch to the teaser,” she said.

Rashmika went on to praise the impact of Vijay’s narration. She talked about how it complemented the visuals,...

In this age of larger-than-life ‘mass’ movies, it is surprising that the makers planned a film capitalizing on the stardom of a female star like Alia Bhatt. With this, the makers made a bold move and offered a response to the toxic masculinity, sexism, and misogyny celebrated on screen. However, setting aside the political undertone, ‘Jigra‘ delivers a mediocre experience, failing to engage due to its loose screenplay and the director’s excessive attempts to emulate a Tarantino-esque style.

‘Jigra’ tells the story of Satya and her unconditional love for her brother, Ankur. After their father takes his own life, Satya assumes responsibility for Ankur and vows to protect him at any cost. But suddenly, one fateful event shatters their world as Ankur is wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death penalty, leaving Satya to fight to save him.

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This story clearly positions ‘Jigra’ as a prison break film.

Will The Girlfriend’s teaser be played during Pushpa 2? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Fans are eagerly anticipating Rashmika Mandanna’s return as Srivalli in Pushpa 2: The Rule alongside icon star Allu Arjun. As the film’s release date inches closer, excitement is building with an exciting new revelation. According to sources, the teaser for Rashmika’s upcoming film The Girlfriend will be played during Pushpa 2 in theatres.

To make it even more special, the teaser will feature a voice-over by the heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda, adding extra intrigue to the project. This unexpected collaboration between the two stars has fans buzzing, further heightening their anticipation for Pushpa 2 and The Girlfriend.

The Girlfriend stars the pan-India sensation Rashmika Mandanna and is jointly produced by Geetha Arts, Mass Movie Makers, and Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment. It is presented by the renowned producer Allu Aravind. Directed by Rahul Ravindran, it promises to...

Jigra Ott Release ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Alia Bhatt starrer Jigra is heading for its Ott release soon. The movie was released on October 10, 2024, to the theatres. Even though the film failed to do wonders at the box office, it garnered immense critical acclaim.

Jigra Plot

Jigra revolves around an elder sister’s quest to go to any lengths to protect her younger brother. Alia Bhatt plays Satya, a young woman whose life revolves around her younger brother Ankur (Vedang Raina) after they are orphaned as kids. However, her life turns upside down when her brother is imprisoned in a foreign land under false charges. The situation worsens after it is revealed that he has gotten a death sentence. When all hope seems futile, Satya devises a prison break plan to rescue her brother, which is nothing less than a suicide mission.

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Rashmika Mandanna has 6 movies coming out (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Rashmika Mandanna captivated audiences with her early promise in the film industry. In a short time, she cemented her status as a leading actress. After her impactful performance in Animal, Rashmika is notably absent from the big screen, leaving fans eagerly anticipating her return.

Multiple projects’ extended shooting schedules have contributed to this hiatus. However, fans can look forward to an exciting year ahead. Rashmika is set to showcase her versatility in nearly six upcoming releases.

Pushpa 2: The Rule is the first film on the list. She will be seen as Srivalli. This time, director Sukumar has expanded her character, giving it more depth and importance than the first film.

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In 2022, upon the release of “Gangubai Kathiawadi,” Anurag Kashyap a close friend and collaborator of director Vasan Bala noted that Alia Bhatt is the new Bacchan. Bala, who we all know is fascinated by pop culture and how it shapes the narrative of the present, past, and future of cinema itself, must have taken the comment quite literally. With “Jigra,” his third directorial venture (fourth if you consider the unreleased “Peddlers“) Bala has a bigger budget and even greater star power in his kitty.

The usually dependable Alia Bhatt stars as Satya, an orphan who had made herself into such a rock-solid young woman that her meditative gaze can get any shit done. Early on in her life, she witnessed the tragic suicide of her father when she and her younger sibling Ankur (later played by Vedang Raina) returned from school one day. It’s obvious that ever since that day,...

Jigra tells the gripping story of Satya and her fight to save her brother Ankur. Directed by Vasan Bala, it stars Alia Bhatt in a standout role as Satya, a woman with bold conviction who will stop at nothing to protect family.

The film belongs to the jailbreak thriller genre. Satya’s brother Ankur finds himself sentenced to death in the fictional country of Hanshi Dao after being framed for drug possession. As an older sister would, Satya vows to rescue Ankur from this foreign prison, wherever it may be.

Alia Bhatt brings Satya to life with layers of emotion beneath a composed surface. You feel her pain from past tragedies and fierce love for her brother. The film starts strong, drawing us into Satya and Ankur’s close bond. But later it loses some focus amid references to other films.

Still, Bhatt anchors the film, keeping us invested in Satya’s mission.

Rani Chatterjee and Satya Anand have little in common.

The leads of Karan Johar’s “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” and Vasan Bala’s “Jigra” are both played by Alia Bhatt, one of the top actors in her class, and the only connective tissue between the saree-clad romantic heroine and the resolute woman out to save her brother is that if you cross them, or someone they love, they would probably kill you. It’s a trait Bhatt wears on her sleeve — think “Gully Boy” and “Gangubai Kathiawadi” — and Bala unleashes the best iteration of that to date.

“Jigra” is the story of siblings Satya (Alia Bhatt) and Ankur (Vedang Raina), orphaned in their childhood and raised in the home of wealthy relatives. When Ankur ends up on death row for drug possession in the fictional country of Hanshi Dao, Satya resolves to get him free at all costs.

Diljit Dosanjh recently shared a hilarious behind-the-scenes vlog from the making of Chal Kudiye, where he humorously mimicked his Jigra co-star Alia Bhatt. In the video posted on Instagram Reels, Diljit playfully imitated Alia, delivering lines like, “Hoon hoon Diljit ji kaha the aap. Arrey cameraman jaldi focus karo. Diljit ji, aap Bombay mein concert kyun nahi kar rahe hain? Filmein bhi aap bahut kam karte hain, bas gaane karte hain.” His spot-on mimicry had fans in splits, with him joking about balancing concerts, films, and singing.

He wrapped up the vlog with, “Okay Diljit ji, very, very Namaskar. Our film is coming out on 11th October. Watch it again and again.” In the video, Diljit sported a white suit while Alia wore a casual black T-shirt and cargo pants.

Diljit’s funny post garnered plenty of reactions, including a comment from Dharma Productions that read, “Nothing, just two Jigras catching up!

Alia Bhatt is reuniting with singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh for an exciting new project titled Jigra, marking their second collaboration after the 2016 film Udta Punjab. The announcement was made through an Instagram post by Alia, where she teased their musical collaboration. In the post, both stars are seen sitting on chairs with their backs turned to the camera, while the word ‘Jigra’ is lit up in front of them. The chairs carried playful captions Diljit’s chair read “Sings about kudi (girl)” and Alia’s said “the said kudi.”

Fans were quick to react to the post with excitement, praising the upcoming collaboration between Alia and Diljit. Comments poured in, expressing enthusiasm for their new track and recalling the magic they created with the Udta Punjab hit song, Ikk Kudi (Club Mix).

Aside from their upcoming song together, Alia will star in the film Jigra, which revolves around the bond between a brother and sister.

Rashmika Mandanna has an exciting lineup of projects for 2024-2025, showcasing her versatility across different genres and languages. Here’s a detailed list of her upcoming films:

Pushpa: The Rule

Role: Srivalli

Release Date: Independence Day 2024

Details: Rashmika reprises her role in this highly anticipated sequel to Pushpa: The Rise. The film, directed by Sukumar, continues the story of Pushpa Raj (played by Allu Arjun), a sandalwood smuggler who rises to power. The ensemble cast includes Fahadh Faasil, Prakash Raj, and others. The film will release in multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.

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Sikandar

Release Date: Eid 2025

Details: Directed by Ar Murugadoss, this film features Rashmika alongside Salman Khan. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the movie is expected to be a major release during Eid, and marks Rashmika’s entry into a big Bollywood project with Salman.

On April 5, the highly anticipated project featuring Rashmika Mandanna titled “The Girlfriend” unveiled her first look posters, coinciding with the actress’s birthday celebrations. Despite initial plans for a teaser release, the team opted for a grand trailer launch event instead.

Poster Unveiling: The makers of “The Girlfriend” chose their social platform ‘X’ to unveil two captivating posters, capturing Rashmika’s charm and elegance. The posters not only marked the actress’s special day but also gave fans a glimpse into her character.

Enchanting First Look: Rashmika Mandanna’s first look from “The Girlfriend” mesmerized fans as she appeared as a college student engrossed in her studies within a library backdrop. Sporting a radiant smile, Rashmika exudes a youthful charm, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating her portrayal in the film.

Her eyes smile before she does. And they speak the words that she won't...

Filmmaker Rahul Ravindran has heaped praise on actress Rashmika Mandanna for dubbing in five languages, including Malayalam, for the first time for the teaser of the upcoming film ‘The Girlfriend’.

Ravindran, who is known for his films like ‘Chi La Sow’ and ‘Manmadhudu 2’, took to X (formerly called Twitter), where he praised the actress and shared that she has dubbed in five languages just for the teaser.

The filmmaker wrote: “Rashmika has dubbed for the teaser in all five languages. She pulled off dubbing in Malayalam too! A language she’s not worked in yet. This won’t be the case with the film… but for the teaser all five languages.”

The teaser of the film will be released on Rashmika’s birthday on April 5.

In 2023, Ravindran made the announcement of ‘The Girlfriend’ as his next directorial project.

Ravindran had shared the poster and captioned it: “Here’s the...

Director Rahul Ravindran has unveiled the first glimpse of his next feature film ‘The Girlfriend’ which stars actress Rashika Mandanna in the lead role and it sure is a creepy one. The title glimpse looks like the film will be a psychological-thriller-horror-crime film which likely revolves around a man who just wants a girlfriend. But for him, his girlfriend is more than just someone to love, hold, and caress.

Instead, for him it is something he can call his own rather than someone, meaning that he treats them more like a showcase property. In the video, an unseen man can be heard speaking in Telugu, saying: “I love her so much that she doesn’t need any friends or family…I am all she needs.I want her 24/7 to myself and myself only. But to call a girlfriend, and say that she is Mine is a different kind of high.

Director Rahul Ravindran has unveiled the first glimpse of his next feature film ‘The Girlfriend’ which stars actress Rashika Mandanna in the lead role and it sure is a creepy one. The title glimpse looks like the film will be a psychological-thriller-horror-crime film which likely revolves around a man who just wants a girlfriend. But for him, his girlfriend is more than just someone to love, hold, and caress.

Instead, for him it is something he can call his own rather than someone, meaning that he treats them more like a showcase property. In the video, an unseen man can be heard speaking in Telugu, saying: “I love her so much that she doesn’t need any friends or family…I am all she needs.I want her 24/7 to myself and myself only. But to call a girlfriend, and say that she is Mine is a different kind of high.

Rashmika Mandanna, who is one of the most popular and versatile actresses in the South Indian film industry, has signed a new film with Geetha Arts, the production house of Allu Aravind. The film is titled ‘The Girlfriend’ and it is touted to be a one-of-a-kind love story that the audience has never seen or heard before.

The film announced with a first look teaser where Rashmika seen in underwater with a stunning background score from Hesham. Teaser also mentions shooting starts soon.

The Girlfriend Title Teaser

The tweet also revealed the cast and crew of the film. Rashmika Mandanna will play the titular role of ‘The Girlfriend’, while the male lead is yet to be announced. The film will be written and directed by Rahul Ravindran, who is known for his films like ‘Chi La Sow’ and ‘Manmadhudu 2’. The music will be composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, who...

Actress Seerat Kapoor, who is known for her work in Telugu cinema, will be seen playing a pivotal role in the musical love story ‘Aakasam Dati Vasthava’.

Although touted to be a turning point in the narrative, the finer details of her character are currently under the wraps.

A source from the film said, “Seerat is going to play one of the pivotal roles in the film, but currently her role is kept under the wraps but as per the script her character is poised to be the turning point of the entire story, that will add an extra layer of intrigue and excitement to the film’s narrative.”

The final leg of the film’s schedule is set to begin from August 2 and will shot in various locations of Hyderabad.

“Makers have decided something very different for Seerat and her character, the final shooting of the film is going...

CinemaHere is a list of some of our favourite coming-of-age films made in Telugu in recent years — not just about children or adolescents, but also lost, aimless and confused adults.Screenshots from C/o Kancharapalem, Brochevarevarura and PareshanTelugu cinema has been in the spotlight lately, even more than before, with SS Rajamouli’s Rrr gaining international recognition. Even before the Baahubali films took the country by storm, Telugu action dramas got a new lease of life through their Hindi-dubbed versions on YouTube and TV channels. While these star vehicles and ‘mass entertainers’ gained more visibility, the Telugu film industry has also been producing many films on a smaller scale — slice-of-life films, crime comedies, comedy thrillers, and rom-coms that tell moving stories of ordinary people. Here is a list of some of our favourite coming-of-age films made in Telugu in recent years — not just about children or adolescents, but also lost,...

NewsThe twins, a girl and a boy, have been named Driptah and Sharvas. Tnm StaffCredit: Rahul Ravindran / InstagramSinger Chinamyi Sripaada and her husband, actor and director Rahul Ravindran, made a surprise announcement on Tuesday, June 21, when they shared that they welcomed their first children. The twins, a girl and a boy, have been named Driptah and Sharvas. Sharing pictures of the babies holding their parents’ hands, Chinmayi wrote on Instagram, “Driptah and Sharvas, the new and forever centre of our universe.” The news came as a surprise for fans, as the couple had not announced the pregnancy in public. “I’m absolutely loving these people who are Dm-ing me asking if I had twins through a surrogate just because I didn’t post pictures of me being pregnant. Only those who were my innermost circle knew because I was protecting myself,” Chinmayi later shared in a note on Instagram. “I...

CinemaHelmed by Jeo Baby, critically acclaimed Malayalam movie ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ starred actor Nimisha Sajayan in the lead. IANSInstagram/Sanya MalhotraActor Sanya Malhotra has teamed up with actor and producer Harman Baweja, for the Hindi remake of the critically acclaimed Malayalam movie The Great Indian Kitchen. Written and directed by Jeo Baby, the original film resonated with many for its detailed take on misogyny, everyday sexism and the gendered nature of domestic labour in Indian households. From toiling in the kitchen of her husband’s house to being confined within the patriarchal conventions of society, the film traces how a newly wed woman finds her voice. The movie released on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Neestream in the year 2021 and subsequently streamed on Amazon Prime Video. Sanya Malhotra will be reprising Nimisha Sajayan’s role from the original. Sanya Malhotra made her debut with the 2016 Hindi sports-drama Dangal, which co-starred actors Aamir Khan,...

TollywoodThe actor shared behind-the-scenes (BTS) pictures from Shyam Singha Roy on her Instagram on Monday, January 24.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Sai Pallavi Actor Sai Pallavi, who appeared in the role of Maitreyi aka Rosie, a devadasi woman from Bangladesh in Nani-starrer Shyam Singha Roy penned an emotional note thanking her team. The actor shared behind-the-scenes (BTS) pictures from Shyam Singha Roy on her Instagram on Monday, January 24. Sharing stunning images from the sets, she extended her gratitude to the team. "Dear team, I'm not just thankful for the success of the film, but also for getting to watch you cinephiles (wish I could find a term more intense) in action. Thank you for the memories," she captioned the photos. Shyam Singha Roy is helmed by Rahul Sankrityan. Sai Pallavi's pictures from the movie have now become viral, as her adorable poses have attracted the attention of her fans and followers on Instagram.

TollywoodHelmed by Rahul Sakrithyan, the movie also features actors Krithi Shetty and Madonna Sebastian. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Niharika EntertainmentTollywood actor Nani wrapped up shooting for the upcoming Telugu movie Shyam Singha Roy. Helmed by Rahul Sakrithyan, Shyam Singha Roy features actors Sai Pallavi, Nani and Krithi Shetty in the lead roles. The shooting for the movie resumed after the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic abated. Announcing the news on Twitter, actor Nani stated that the team has come out with a great outcome. He also added that the post-production for the project has begun. “Shoot done. With a great team comes the great outcome. Post-production begins. (sic)” Niharika Entertainment, the production banner bankrolling the movie, also took to Twitter to share the news. Noting that it is their special film with actor Nani, they also extended their gratitude to the cast and crew. “It's Done Wrapped up the shoot of...

TollywoodHelmed by Rahul Sankrityan, the plot reportedly revolves around the theme of reincarnation. Tnm StaffTwitter/ NaniWith films resuming shooting post lockdown, the cast and crew of popular actors Nani and Sai Pallavi’s upcoming movie Shyam Singha Roy, are also back on the sets. The team, which is currently in the last leg of shooting, has reportedly started work in Hyderabad from Thursday. Sharing the news with fans on July 1, Nani wrote: “Shyam is back :) Last schedule begins.” He also shared a photo, with his back turned against the camera. With many trishuls surrounding him, the photo indicates that it is likely to be part of a fierce sequence from the movie. Helmed by Rahul Sankrityan, the movie stars actors Nani, Sai Pallavi, Krithi Shetty and Madonna Sebastian in pivotal roles. The movie also features actors Jisshu Sengupta, Rahul Ravindran, Murali Sharma and Abhinav Gomatam in other significant roles.

KollywoodThe film marks Kiruthiga’s third directorial venture after ‘Vanakkam Chennai’ and ‘Kaali’. Tnm StaffInstagram Director Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi revealed in a press statement on Sunday that she will be directing a Tamil movie featuring actors Kalidas Jayaram and Tanya Ravichandran in the lead roles. She initially made an announcement about the movie in a Twitter spaces session on June 5. Spaces is a new audio-only feature on Twitter which has become popular in recent times. One can be a listener or speaker on a Space session on the micro-blogging site. The director revealed that the plot will be based on travelling. The movie marks her third directorial venture following Vanakkam Chennai and Kaali. The film will be bankrolled by Rise East Creations. Richard M Nathan has been roped in as the cinematographer for the project. Richard was also on board as the cinematographer for the director’s earlier projects including Kaali and Vanakkam Chennai.

MollywoodThe Sc Judge said that the film shows the harsh isolation and associated untouchability of a menstruating woman.Tnm StaffScreengrabJeo Baby's The Great Indian Kitchen has been in the news ever since it was released on the Over-the-Top platform Neestream in January this year. The film has reached a much wider audience after Amazon Prime Video decided to stream it in April. Among them is Supreme Court judge Justice Chandrachud, who was on the five-judge Constitution Bench that gave the landmark judgment allowing the entry of women in the menstruating age group in the Sabarimala Temple. Manu Sebastian, Managing Editor at Live Law, tweeted a video of Justice Chandrachud speaking at an online event for the launch of Cede (a network formed for legal reform and inclusive justice), where he refers to The Great Indian Kitchen. In the video, Justice Chandrachud says, "Recently, I watched a Malayalam movie The Great Indian Kitchen...

KollywoodAishwarya Rajesh will be stepping into the shoes of Nimisha Sajayan while Rahul Ravindran will be reprising Suraj Venjarmoodu’s role from the Malayalam original.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Ramesh BalaCritically acclaimed Malayalam film The Great Indian Kitchen is currently being remade in Tamil by director Kannan. While the Malayalam movie was recently added to streaming platform Amazon Prime Video, stills from the sets of the Kollywood remake of the film have gone viral. Lead actors Aishwarya Rajesh and Rahul Ravindran are seen in wedding attires in the new photos, indicating that the stills were taken during the shoot of the wedding scene. Aishwarya Rajesh is seen in a yellow and pink bridal silk saree, whereas Rahul is seen in a white veshti and shirt. The movie went on the floors in Karaikudi on March 22. The Tamil remake is directed by filmmaker R Kannan, whose latest release, Biskoth, was among the first...

KollywoodFormer Miss India, Anukreethy Vas will be seen playing the female lead.Digital NativeMugen Rao, the winner of the Bigg Boss Tamil season 3 who hails from Malaysia is all set to make his debut as an actor. He will be teaming up with director Anjana Ali Khan of Veppam fame. Touted to be a thriller drama, the makers have announced the title of the film. The film has been titled Vettri. Former Miss India, Anukreethy Vas will be seen playing the female lead and the film also stars Kishore who will be seen playing a key role. Mugen Rao's character name in the film will also be Vettri. Mugen will be seen playing an Engineering college student. Here it's the most awaited #ShirdiProductionNO1 “Vettri”#VettriFirstLook Starring @themugenrao of BigBoss fame Directed by @AlikhanAnjana director of Veppam @RathnaveluDop @editoranthony @nivaskprasanna @anukreethy_vas @actorkishore @amritharam2 @DoneChannel1 @CtcMediaboy pic.twitter.com/uBXCEZZiMP...

Tollywood In an interview, the actor-turned director said that he was low after Manmadhudhu 2 failed to attain box office success. Digital NativeRahul Ravindran made his debut as actor and then turned his attention to film direction. His maiden film was the Telugu movie Chi La Sow which fetched him the National Award for Best Original Screenplay. Chi La Sow was a breezy romantic entertainer that had Sushanth and Ruhani Sharma in the lead roles. The star cast also included Rohini, Anu Haasan, Vennela Kishore, Rahul Ramakrishnan, Sanjay Swaroop, and Vidyulekha Raman. The technical crew of the film comprised Prashanth R Vihari for composing music and M Sukumar for cranking the camera. Following its success, Rahul went on to direct Manmadhudu 2 with Nagarjuna in the lead role. Reports at that time were that Nagarjuna chose Rahul Ravindran to wield the megaphone for the Manmadhudu sequel after he was impressed with...

CinemaIncidentally, ‘U Turn’ was the first Kannada film to be remade in all the south Indian languages and in Sinhalese.Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector Pawan Kumar recently confirmed that his hit Kannada movie U Turn will be remade in Filipino. He shared the news through his social media page, “Just got to know – Kim Chiu, Jm De Guzman and Tony Labrusca are teaming up for a Filipino adaptation of Indian box-office hit U Turn, a mystery thriller film that first came out in theatres in 2016.” U Turn will be the first ever Kannada movie to be remade in Filipino. According to the director, it is possible that the film will be remade in Chinese and Thai too as filmmakers from those countries have shown interest. We can expect an official word on it soon. It may be mentioned here that U Turn was remade in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu and in the Sinhalese language.

Tollywood Today, there’s rarely a film which one can call a simple cute love story - and that's not necessarily a bad thing.Hemanth Kumar C RStill - 'Fidaa'The world around us is changing every day, and so has our idea of love. In a decade, an entire generation of people has gone from wanting to celebrate love to questioning what it means to be in love; and from understanding the essence of love to exploring whether love has more forms than what we expect. The days of ‘simple love stories’ are long gone. Films, these days, are no longer about whether love is pure or not, but more about what it takes to be in love long after the couple professes their feelings for each other. And this has a lot to do with how people and their expectations and struggles have changed over the years. A shift...

Tollywood Today, there’s rarely a film which one can call a simple cute love story - and that's not necessarily a bad thing.Hemanth Kumar C RStill - 'Fidaa'The world around us is changing every day, and so has our idea of love. In a decade, an entire generation of people has gone from wanting to celebrate love to questioning what it means to be in love; and from understanding the essence of love to exploring whether love has more forms than what we expect. The days of ‘simple love stories’ are long gone. Films, these days, are no longer about whether love is pure or not, but more about what it takes to be in love long after the couple professes their feelings for each other. And this has a lot to do with how people and their expectations and struggles have changed over the years. A shift...

TollywoodThe film will have shades of the Bollywood movie ‘Raid’, starring Ajay Devgn, but with an original script by Praveen Sattaru.Digital NativeDigital NativeTollywood star Nagarjuna was last seen in director Rahul Ravindran’s Manmadhudu 2, which was an average grosser at the box-office. For his next, the star is going to be teaming up with Praveen Sattaru of Psv Garuda Vega fame. Earlier it was reported that Nagarjuna is considering a remake of the hit Hindi movie Raid, which released in 2018. He would reportedly reprise the role played by Ajay Devgn as the IRS Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax. This is the film on which he is collaborating with Praveen Sattaru. A source close to the actor told Deccan Chronicle, “Nagarjuna will be seen as an honest Income Tax Deputy Commissioner in the investigative thriller. While the film has shades of the Bollywood movie Raid, starring Ajay Devgn, it...

Tollywood It has now been reported that actor Taapsee Pannu has been approached for the role.Digital NativeReports are that Samantha Akkineni has turned down the offer to star in the Hindi remake of U Turn. The actor played the lead role in the Telugu and Tamil version of this hit movie, which was itself a remake of the Kannada blockbuster of the same name. The Telugu version also received critical acclaim and was a commercial success as well. Following this, the remake rights were lapped up. The makers of the Hindi remake were keen on having Samantha reprise the role but she has turned it down. According to a latest development, Taapsee Pannu has been approached for the role and she may sign on the dotted lines. Last seen in Game Over a bilingual Tamil and Telugu drama thriller film that was written and directed by Ashwin Saravanan, Taapsee...

Tollywood The actor has been lying low following the flop of his last film, ‘Manmadhudhu 2.’Digital NativeTollywood’s ‘King’ Nagarjuna is currently hosting the popular TV show Bigg Boss, which is taking away a major chunk of his time. The star, therefore, hasn’t signed any new films. His last release was Manmadhudu 2, which sank at the box office without creating any ripples as had been expected. This has led to the actor taking time to choose his next. According to reports, Nag is not in a hurry to don the greasepaint soon as he is studying the type of roles offered to him. The star wants to come up with a big hit and his choosing the project with great care. However, he first intends to wrap up the Bigg Boss show which is nearing completion. Sources in the know say that Nag is considering a remake of the hit Hindi movie Raid.

ObituaryThe actor was suffering from multiple health issues and was put on ventilator support.Tnm StaffVenu Madhav, the popular Telugu film comedian, passed away on Wednesday afternoon due to multiple health issues. The 39-year-old actor was admitted at the Yashoda Hospital in Hyderabad on Tuesday evening and was put on life support. According to reports, Venu was under treatment for a long time and was advised to undergo a liver transplant surgery. Speaking to Tnm, Yashoda Hospital Pro Sampath said, “Venu Madhav was brought to Yashoda Hospital on Tuesday evening and was availing treatment. The actor was known to be suffering from multiple health issues.” The hospital confirmed that the actor was declared dead at 12.21 pm on Wednesday. Venu Madhav had been suffering from liver cirrhosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney issues for which he was undergoing dialysis. Venu Madhav, born in Kodad in Suryapet district, wasn’t active...

EntertainmentHere are some recent Telugu releases that are available for streaming online on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Zee5 and other platforms.Tnm StaffThe long wait to watch your favourite movies on television is now over. With Ott platforms redefining the entertainment landscape, you can now watch films tucked in a blanket, all from the comfort of your home. Most movies are now uploaded on to streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hotstar within two months of their release or even less. Among the many south Indian films that have hit Ott platforms in the last few months, here are some recent Telugu releases that are now available for streaming online. Oh! Baby (Netflix): Starring Samantha in the lead role, Oh! Baby is a fantasy film about a 70-year-old woman who magically transforms into her 24-year-old self after clicking a photograph at a mysterious studio. What follows is a hilarious ride,...

Bollywood youth icons Ayushmann Khurrana and Vicky Kaushal shared the best actor prize at India’s annual national film awards, which were announced Friday.

Kaushal won for his mainstream breakout role in the hit war drama “Uri: The Surgical Strike,” which grossed about $50 million worldwide. First-time helmer Aditya Dhar won best director for the film, which also took home the awards for score and sound design.

Khurrana won for suspense thriller “Andhadhun,” another box office hit with $64 million. The film is an adaptation of Olivier Treiner’s 2010 French short “The Piano Tuner.” Director Sriram Raghavan and co-writers Arijit Biswas, Hemanth Rao, Yogesh Chandekar and Pooja Ladha Suri won the award for adapted screenplay. “Andhadhun” was also named best Hindi-language feature.

Keerthy Suresh won best actress for portraying actress Savitri in the biopic “Mahanati.” The film also won for costume design and best Telugu-language film.

Surekha Sikri was named best supporting actress for Hindi-language “Badhaai Ho,...

National Film AwardsOther south films which have won awards include 'Sudani from Nigeria', 'Nathicharami', 'Kgf', and 'Baaram'.Tnm StaffCourtesy: PTIThe list of winners of the 66th National Film Awards was announced on Friday afternoon by the chairman of the jury. The winners are decided by an independent jury consisting of eminent filmmakers and film personalities, and the announcement is made in April every year. However, this year, the announcement was pushed due to the Lok Sabha polls. The awards are usually presented at an event in May. The Best Director award went to Aditya Dhar for Uri while Gujarati film Hellaro won for Best Film. Keerthy Suresh won the award for Best Actress for Mahanati. The Best Actor award was shared by Ayushmann Khurrana and Vicky Kaushal for Andhadhun and Uri respectively. Baaram won the award for Best Tamil film, Sudani from Nigeria for Best Malayalam film, Mahanati for Best...

TollywoodThe film has its moments but holds itself back too much and Nagarjuna's character, especially, needs more work.Krishna SripadaTo set the record straight, Manmadhudu 2, despite the title which evokes memories of the cult hit predecessor, is a Rahul Ravindran movie, and it has the Chi La Sow vibes - women who are not mere caricatures, no misogynistic jokes, no cheap thrills or crassness. The only problem is how the film was marketed. It is not really a love story of an older man and a younger woman, to begin with. Manmadhudu 2, the remake of a French film, is about Samba Siva Rao (Nagarjuna), a perfumer (brownie points for creativity in profession) beyond his middle age, who doesn't believe in marriage, just flings. But, he is pressured by his three sisters and mom (Lakshmi) to enter wedlock, given he is well past his prime. In order to solve the problem,...

InterviewNagarjuna talks about his upcoming film 'Manmadhudu 2', his fondness to entertain the audience, why he's still 30 at heart, his stint as an anchor in Bigg Boss and more.Priyanka RichiUnlike his contemporaries, actor Akkineni Nagarjuna is yet to take a break from cinema, with at least one film of his hitting the screens every year. From Aakhari Poratam in 1988 to Criminal in 1995 and Manam in 2014, the actor has been Tollywood’s evergreen hero, still remembered by many for his cult classic Shiva, and Mani Ratnam’s Geetanjali, where he played the role of an ailing romantic hero. Nagarjuna, at the age of 60, is awaiting the release of his next romantic entertainer Manmadhudhu 2, which is reminiscent of the title of his 2002 hit film where he starred alongside Sonali Bendre. “Hey, but who here is 60? I am just turning 30 next month,” the actor chuckles, adding that the audiences can...

InterviewThe actor speaks to Tnm on what made her choose her character in 'Manmadhudhu 2', her foray into Bollywood, acting with Ajay Devgn and Nagarjuna and more.Priyanka RichiThis is undeniably an exciting phase in the career of actor Rakul Preet. She has five big releases this year in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, of which two have already hit the screens. De De Pyaar De, her last movie with Ajay Devgn and Tabu in Hindi, was well-received at the box-office after a couple of duds in Bollywood over years. The actor is awaiting the release of Manmadhudu 2, her first Telugu movie after a gap of almost two years since Spyder in 2017. While there were rumours that the actor was on a break from doing movies in Telugu, Rakul denies it, and says that her hands were full and that she loves working across industries. Tnm caught up with Rakul...

Fasten your seat belts on and get ready to go on a fun-filled ride with Nagarjuna in his upcoming movie Manmadhudu 2. Nagarjuna who is always known for his action-packed movies will now be seen in the most comical Avatar.

The latest song from the movie should be next in your playlist. The song named Maa Chakkani Pellanta was released by Aditya Music.?

The movie is slated to release on 9th August 2019. The film is directed by Rahul Ravindran and produced by Nagarjuna Akkineni. The main cast includes Akkineni Nagarjuna and Rakul Preet Singh.?

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TollywoodThe star said he was scared that the scene would be chopped by the Censor Board and even expressed his anxiety to his late father and film star A Nageswara Rao.Digital NativeAfter all these years, Nagarjuna has opened up on the iconic climax kissing scene in his 1989 film Geethanjali. In an interview, the star revealed that he was scared that the emotional kissing scene would be chopped by the Censor Board and even expressed his anxiety to his late father and film star A Nageswara Rao before the film’s screening prior to the censor certification. According to India Today, the actor recalled, “Before the show started, I told my father that there is a long, unbroken kissing scene that is very aesthetic. After the show, he told me that’s the best scene in the movie. He also assured me that no Censor Board member will remove that...

Interview The actor-turned-director opens up about his second film 'Manmadhudhu 2', directing actor Nagarjuna, why he and Chinmayi may not always agree on an issue and so on.Priyanka RichiRahul Ravindran, the actor-turned-director, is all set for his second release on August 9, Manmadhudhu 2. If at the time of his last release Chi La Sow in 2018, Rahul was all too sceptical about this change in profession, a year later, the director has on-board one of the biggest veteran actors in the industry, Nagarjuna, playing the central protagonist in his film. “I was seriously contemplating ending my career in the industry if Chi La Sow tanked at the box- office. But luckily, a year later, I can only be proud of the decisions I have taken in the past decade,” Rahul says. Manamdhudhu 2 is the sequel to the 2002 Nagarjuna movie by the same name which was directed by Trivikram Srinivas and was...

TollywoodThe director is currently awaiting the release of the Nagarjuna starrer 'Manmadhudhu 2'.Digital NativeActor-turned-director Rahul Ravindran is currently busy wielding the megaphone for Mamadhudu 2, which has Nagarjuna playing the main lead. While this film is in progress, reports have surface that the director’s next will feature the Akkineni brothers – Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni. It is true that several of the Akkineni fans are hoping to see them share the screen space in a movie and perhaps this is the reason for such reports surfacing time and again. It may be noted here that Akhil Akkineni played a cameo in Manam in which he got to share the screen space with Naga Chaitanya. However, in an interview published on in.com, Rahul Ravindran has denied it outright by saying, “I do not know from where such rumours arise. I am completely focused on Manmadhudu 2 right now and...

Kollywood "Though I am yet to sign it officially, I’m looking forward to start shooting for it,” said Rakul Preet. Digital NativeDigital NativeKamal Haasan’s long-delayed Indian 2, which marks his second collaboration with filmmaker Shankar, will finally go on the floors from August 18 in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. While it has already been confirmed that Kajal Aggarwal plays the leading lady and will be paired opposite Haasan in this mega-budget venture, the latest update is that actor Rakul Preet Singh has been roped in for a pivotal role and she will be paired opposite Siddharth, who will be seen playing a cop in this sequel to 1992 blockbuster Indian. Talking to the Times of India, Rakul said: “It’s a sequel to one of the biggest hits in Indian cinema and I’m really kicked about being a part of it. I was excited when I was offered the role because...

TollywoodThe actor plays the role of Sam, a bachelor who is totally averse to the idea of marriage.Tnm StaffThe makers of Manmadhudhu 2, Nagarjuna’s sequel to the 2002 romcom Manmadhudhu, released the trailer of the movie on Thursday. Directed by Rahul Ravindran, Nagarjuna plays the role of a Casanova who is totally averse to the idea of ‘marriage’. The two-minute long teaser has Nagarjuna playing the role of Sam, a bachelor, who is pressured by his family to get married to a woman within the next three months. Unaware of Sam’s playboy character, Lakshmi (who plays mother to Nagarjuna) is happy and at the same wonders why someone as young as Rakul Preet's character is interested in marrying her son, who is much older in age. Sam is seen romancing a lot of women in the trailer as he makes his life’s philosophy clear through one of the dialogues.

Fasten your seat belts on and get ready to go on a fun-filled ride with Nagarjuna in his upcoming movie Manmadhudu 2. Nagarjuna who is always known for his action-packed movies will now be seen in the most comical Avatar.

With the latest trailer released, we find that Rakul Preet to has joined the cast. In the trailer, we see a very comical take on virginity. This is the first time we see an action man Nagarjuna in the most comical way. Also, the lip-locking scenes by Nagarjuna are not be missed.

The trailer was released by Annapurna Studios. their post read ?Theatrical trailer of the Manmadhudu 2 released?

The movie is slated to release on 9th August 2019. The film is directed by Rahul Ravindran and produced by Nagarjuna Akkineni. The main cast includes Akkineni Nagarjuna and Rakul Preet Singh.?...