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A mega news for all fans of mega star Chiranjeevi. It’s about Visambhara, the upcoming movie of Chiranjeevi. Viswambhara’s the first song of the movie has made its appearance on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. The opulent and soulful soundtrack titled as Rama Raama, beautifully captures the essence of devotion, showcasing Chiranjeevi’s powerful moment of divinity and deep reverence for Lord Rama. Just like always we are here to uncover all the specific details of the first single Rama Raama of the movie titled as Viswambhara through our this blog post. So, get set on to explore the soundtrack now!

Glimpses of the Song Rama Raama

Taking a tour of song then this devotional song opens up with a mesmerising female voice which is later wrapped into the soulful tone before Chiranjeevi’s commanding divine moment of “Jai Sri Ram” takes center stage. The song is...

Did Chiranjeevi’s Upcoming Movie Vishwambhara Lock Its Release Date? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Chiranjeevi’s upcoming fantasy action-drama Vishwambhara has created a massive buzz since its announcement. Fans have been eagerly waiting to witness the megastar in yet another powerful and dynamic role, and now it seems the wait won’t be much longer. As anticipation continues to build, here’s everything we know so far about the highly anticipated film!

Why Was Vishwambhara Release Date Pushed?

The makers of Vishwambhara had initially planned to release the film during the Sankranti festival in 2025. However, the team avoided a major box-office clash with Ram Charan’s Game Changer, which was also targeting a Sankranti release. Additionally, the teaser of Vishwambhara faced some criticism for its visual effects, prompting Chiranjeevi to insist on reworking the VFX, further delaying the film’s release.

Earlier, the makers were eyeing a May 2025 release, but considering...

Is this some kind of a mid-career crisis? What has happened to Siddharth? Not too long ago, he was one of Tamil cinema bright spots. He chose his projects well, and he plunged into them judiciously.

Apart from Chittha all his recent films Mahasmudram, Takkar, Indian 2 have proven themselves boxoffice bummers.

Siddharth’s latest Miss You is an abomination. The writing is so ridiculous, I wonder what Siddharth was thinking while listening to the script. Or was he narrated one thing and did he shoot another? No rational actor would plunge into this trainwreck knowingly.

Every dramatic punctuation in the storytelling lands with a thud. I would hate to subject anyone to this experience unless he or she is keen to suffer for sins committed in the past life.

The film casts Siddharth, surprisingly lacklustre but then maybe not so surprisingly considering the script is a witless mess, as Vasu...

Miss You Ott Release Update (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Siddharth starrer Tamil romantic film Miss You was released into the theatres on December 13, 2024, with a lot of expectations. The film, however, failed to mint numbers at the box office. However, it is now gearing up to be released in the digital sphere.

Miss You Plot

The movie has Siddharth play an aspiring director, Vasu, who suffers a life-threatening accident from which he loses his memory. He soon goes on a journey of self-discovery after this incident. He, however, meets Subbulakshmi (Ashika Ranganath) and falls in love with her at the first sight. However, she turns down his proposal. It is then that Vasu realizes that Subbulakshmi has a connection to his past life. The duo were actually married but soon their relationship had gone downhill. The plot delves deep into the complexities of their relationship.

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Miss You Closing Box Office Collection (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Siddharth starrer Tamil romantic comedy Miss You has closed the curtains to its theatrical run. The movie was released into the theatres on December 13, 2024, with a lot of expectations. However, it witnessed a dismal run at the box office.

Miss You Closing Box Office Collection

The Siddharth starrer earned 4.15 crore at the box office as it ends its theatrical run. While the film’s exact budget is not known, it is reportedly mounted at a budget of more than 10 crores. The film thus witnesses a wrap below 5 crores and has turned out to be a box office failure.

Since the 8th day of its release, Miss You’s day-wise collections had hit rock bottom. The numbers oscillated between 5 to 2 lakhs when it came to the day-wise collection. The movie failed to receive adequate positive word of mouth, which could have...

Ram Charan And Chiranjeevi Reflecting On Family Values (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ram Charan, a renowned Indian actor, has often shared insights about his father, the legendary Chiranjeevi. In an old interview, Ram revealed how Chiranjeevi ensured his stardom did not influence their family life. Growing up, Ram and his siblings were unaware of their father’s iconic status in the film industry.

During a conversation on the “Talk Easy” podcast, Ram shared that his father consciously kept his professional life separate from their personal space. Even a painting of Chiranjeevi by a famous artist was not allowed in their house, as Chiranjeevi wanted to shield his children from the glamour of the film industry.

Chiranjeevi believed the entertainment world could be tempting and overwhelming. To ensure his children stayed grounded, he avoided exposing them to his fame. Ram mentioned that this upbringing helped him develop a sense of normalcy, teaching...

Miss You Box Office Day 6 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Tamil film Miss You, starring Siddharth and Ashika Ranganath, was released on the big screen on December 13, 2024, with many expectations. It was expected to resonate with the audience, which would eventually be reflected in its box office collection. However, the movie could not impress at the box office and has now witnessed a drop on its sixth day. Here is a look at its box office performance on its sixth day.

Miss You Box Office Collection Day 6

On its 6th day, the movie’s day-wise collection decreased by 11.76%. The film earned around 45 lakhs on its 6th day, while it had earned 51 lakhs on its 5th day. The movie’s total India net collection comes to 3.41 crore. The film has now crossed 3 crores. However, the collections are moving at a snail’s pace since the day-wise collections remain at lower levels. The day-wise collections remain below 1 crore,...

Miss You Box Office Day 4 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Tamil film Miss You, starring Siddharth and Ashika Ranganath, was released on the big screen on December 13, 2024. Its endearing romantic genre was expected to strike a chord with the audience and the box office. However, the film was not able to impress at the box office and remained at the lower levels on its fourth day. Here is a look at its box office performance on its fourth day.

Miss You Box Office Collection Day 4

The Siddharth starrer saw a drop in its collection on its 4th day. It earned 41 lakhs on its 4th day, whereas the movie had amassed 80 lakhs on its 3rd day. It was a drop of around 0.80%. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 2.39 crore. The movie has managed to cross 2 crores but still showcases a dismal run. The film was expected to receive positive word of mouth,...

Miss You Box Office Collection Day 3 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Tamil romantic-comedy film Miss You, starring Siddharth and Ashika Ranganath, was released on the big screen on December 13, 2024. While the movie was expected to mint numbers at the box office, it is instead witnessing a disappointing run. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the movie on its 3rd day.

Miss You Box Office Collection Day 3

The Siddharth starrer opened at 45 lakhs, which was not very impressive. The movie saw a growth of 0.45% on its second day. The film earned 73 lakhs on its second day. According to the early estimates on Sacnilk, the film witnessed a slight growth of 0.73%. The movie earned around 80 lakhs on its third day. The total India net collection of the film now comes to around 1.98 crore.

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The pre-look poster of Megastar Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film Vishwambhara has generated significant buzz ahead of its full reveal. Released just before Chiranjeevi’s birthday, the poster showcases him holding a weapon, standing against the backdrop of a massive, brightly-lit snow-covered mountain. The caption, “When myths collide, Legends arise,” suggests an epic narrative filled with mythical elements, which has heightened anticipation for the movie.

Vishwambhara is shaping up to be a landmark film in Chiranjeevi’s career, both in terms of scale and ambition. Directed by Vassishta Mallidi and produced by Uv Creations, the film features an ensemble cast including Trisha, Kunal Kapoor, and several young actresses such as Ashika Ranganath, Isha Chawla, and Surbhi in pivotal roles. The music, composed by the Oscar-winning Mm Keeravani, is expected to be a significant highlight of the movie.

The first look poster is set to be released later today, and the film...

Nagarjuna Rejects Role in Superstar’s Film ( Photo Credit – Facebook; Wikimedia )

Veteran Tollywood actor Akkineni Nagarjuna has always chosen to avoid negative roles and prefers to play positive characters. This decision is based on his desire to maintain a positive image and appeal to his loyal fan base.

One notable instance was when Nagarjuna was considered for the role of Arvind Swamy in Dhruva, the Telugu remake of the Tamil film Thani Oruvan, starring Ram Charan. Director Surender Reddy approached Nagarjuna with the idea of playing a stylish villain with a unique portrayal. However, Nagarjuna turned down the offer, staying true to his preference for positive roles.

Similarly, a few days back, director Lokesh Kanagaraj reportedly offered Nagarjuna a negative role in the upcoming film Coolie, starring superstar Rajinikanth. Despite the high-profile nature of the project, Nagarjuna chose to decline the role, sticking to his long-held stance. His decision is heavily influenced by his fans,...

Mumbai, Dec 17 (Ians) On the occasion of the Kannada actor Srii Murali’s 42nd birthday, the makers have launched the teaser of ‘Bagheera’, which is an action packed drama, promising a thrilling cinematic experience for the audiences.

Sriimurali, who had made his debut in 2003 with a romantic film ‘Chandra Chakori’, will be seen playing the lead in ‘Bagheera’.

The one minute 26 second teaser begins with a tagline “When society becomes a jungle”. The video gives a glimpse of lead actor Srii Murali in an action packed cop avatar. The adrenaline fuelled teaser gives us an insight into the world of the film and also introduces us to the raw and riveting drama that the film promises.

Taking to the social media, Hombale Films wrote: “When society becomes a jungle….and only one predator roars for justice… Presenting #BagheeraTeaser to you all Wishing our ‘Roaring Star’ @Srimuraliii a very happy birthday.

Los Angeles, Jan 15 (Ians) A galaxy of stars feature in a 16-strong Telugu-language film slate that will bow on Netflix after their theatrical release, reports ‘Variety’. Several of the titles will also be made available on the service in Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada as well.

Mahesh Babu headlines Haarika & Hassine Creations’ project known at present as ‘SSMB28’, directed by Trivikram Srinivas and co-starring Pooja Hegde.

Megastar Chiranjeevi, whose ‘Waltair Veerayya’ is currently in cinemas, stars in Ak Entertainments’ ‘Bhola Shankar’, directed by Meher Ramesh and co-starring Tamannaah Bhatia and Keerthy Suresh.

‘Baahubali’ star Anushka Shetty leads Uv Creations’ production No. 14, directed by Mahesh Babu P. and co-starring Naveen Polishetty, and Netflix will also stream the company’s untitled film, which is actor Kartikeya Gummakonda’s eighth, directed by Prashanth Reddy.

Ravi Teja stars in People Media Factory and Abhishek Agarwal Arts’ ‘Dhamaka’, directed by Trinadha Rao Nakkina, while Sundeep Kishan...

A galaxy of stars feature in a 16-strong Telugu-language film slate that will bow on Netflix after their theatrical release.

Netflix revealed the titles on Jan. 14, the day celebrated in many parts of India as the Sankranti or Pongal harvest festival, which is also a period when big ticket films release. Several of the titles will also be made available on the service in the Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages.

Mahesh Babu headlines Haarika & Hassine Creations’ project known currently as “SSMB28,” directed by Trivikram Srinivas and costarring Pooja Hegde. Megastar Chiranjeevi, whose “Waltair Veerayya” is currently in cinemas, stars in Ak Entertainments’ “Bhola Shankar,” directed by Meher Ramesh and costarring Tamannaah Bhatia and Keerthy Suresh.

“Baahubali” star Anushka Shetty leads Uv Creations’ production no. 14, directed by Mahesh Babu P. and costarring Naveen Polishetty, and Netflix will also stream the company’s untitled film, which is actor Kartikeya Gummakonda’s eighth,...

Prime Video announced the exclusive streaming premiere of the Kannada fantasy comedy thriller Avatara Purusha. Directed by Suni and produced by Pushkar Mallikarjunaiah, the film is a laugh riot featuring Sharan, Ashika Ranganath, Sai Kumar and Sudharani in the pivotal roles. Avatara Purusha follows the story of a scholar (Sai Kumar), whose only son goes […]...

InterviewAshika Ranganath will play the main role in the Kannada medical thriller, ‘O2,’ which is being produced by late actor Puneeth Rajkumar’s Prk Production. Ikyatha YerasalaShe’s currently one of the most popular new-age actors in the Karnataka film industry and is now foraying into Tollywood and Kollywood too. With Madhagaja having released in December and Avatara Purusha hitting screens in January, actor Ashika Ranganath’s schedule is chock-a-block and she’s kicked about treading new paths. In fact, after doing commercial films that were more focused on the male lead, Ashika’s upcoming film O2 will be a refreshing change, as she will be headlining the medical thriller. “Earlier, I didn’t have much of a choice when it came to the roles I could play. I had to choose from whatever was coming my way and I’d opt for working with good people who could showcase me well onscreen.

The title track of Kannada movie ‘Madhagaja’ starring Srii Murali and Ashika Ranganath has been released on Thursday. The fans of SriiMurali have given a big thumbs up for the introduction song. The film will also be released in Telugu (‘Roaring Madhagaja’), Tamil (‘Madhayaanai’) and cine lovers have liked the promos and trailers of the […]...

TollywoodOn the actor’s 59th birthday, his character looks for ‘Lakshya’, ‘Maha Samudram’, ‘Madhagaja’ and ‘Roberrt’ were also released.Digital NativeDigital NativeVeteran Tollywood actor Jagapathi Babu celebrated his 59th birthday on Friday. On the occasion, his look from the upcoming Tuck Jagadish was shared by his co-star Nani. Directed by Shiva Nirvana, the film stars Nani and Ritu Varma as the lead pair. In the film, Jagapathi Babu plays the older brother of Nani. Sharing Jagapathi Babu’s look from the film on social media, Nani wrote, “Happy birthday Bosu annayyaa @IamJagguBhai నీ తమ్ముడు జగది #TuckJagadish” Apart from Tuck Jagadish, the actor has a host of other films in his kitty, including Lakshya. Touted to be a sports-drama, Lakshya stars Naga Shaurya in the lead role. Jagapathi Babu is reportedly playing the role of an archery coach in this film. Sharing the first look poster the makers tweeted,...

SandalwoodAfter ‘Jaguar’ in 2014, Jagapathi Babu will be seen in two upcoming Kannada films—Sriimurali’s ‘Madhagaja’ and Darshan’s ‘Roberrt’.Digital NativeAfter his role as a Cbi officer in the 2014 Kannada movie Jaguar, Tollywood actor Jagapathi Babu is all set to make his comeback in Sandalwood again with two films-- Sriimurali’s Madhagaja and Darshan’s Roberrt. According to the latest reports about Madhagaja, Jagapathi Babu’s character look will be unveiled on February 12th, 2021 at 9:09 am. Reports are that the veteran actor has a very important role to play in the film. Madhagaja, starring Sriimurali and Ashika Ranganath as the lead pair, is gearing up for release soon. Talking about the film, Jagapathi Babu had said in an interview earlier, “There are other projects which were offered, but I couldn’t take them up because of date issues. But with Umapathy, what I've found is, he is good with his work.

SandalwoodThe audio launch happened in Hubbali on Friday with Ramesh Aravind, Daali Dhananjay, Ashika Ranganath, Aditi Prabhudeva, and Deepika Das as guests of honor.Digital NativePrajwal Devaraj, who is overwhelmed with responses for his latest outing, Gentleman, is gearing up for his next, Inspector Vikram. The audio launch of the film happened in Hubbali on Friday. Gracing this event as guests of honor were Ramesh Aravind, Daali Dhananjay, Ashika Ranganath, Aditi Prabhudeva, and Deepika Das. Interestingly the event also celebrated as Prajwal’s 30th project. The film is directed by Narasimha and produced by Vikyath Vr under his banner. Prajwal Devaraj and Bhavana play the lead pair in Inspector Vikram which also has Raghu Mukherjee as the villain. The technical crew of the film comprises Anoop Seelin for music, Naveen Kumar for cinematography and Sathish and Sreenivas for art direction. Reports say that while Prajwal Devaraj will be seen in...

SandalwoodThe makers have zeroed in on Varanasi as the location for their first schedule.Digital NativeDigital Native The poster revealed by the Madagaja team recently has caught the attention of the movie buffs. While the poster announces that shooting starts on February 20, it has also raked up the curiosity levels by asking the film buffs to guess the heroine. The strong guess among the netizens is that one of the three actors - Samantha, Ashika Ranganath and Shanvi Srivastava – will get to share the screen space with Sri Murali in Madagaja. The team has now officially announced on the occasion of Valentine’s Day that Ashika Ranganath has been roped in as the female lead. Director Mahesh Kumar was quoted by the Times of India as saying, “The character is that of an educated girl who has a keen interest in farming and agriculture. The role required an actress who...

SandalwoodThe actor and director had earlier teamed up for the 2017 hit movie ‘Chamak’.Digital NativeGanesh with director Suni | Digital NativeDirector Suni and actor Ganesh are teaming up again for a new film after working together in the hit movie Chamak, which released in 2017. The prep work for this project has been going on for a while now and an update about this project is that it will be bankrolled by Suprith under the banner Suprith Productions in association with Kvn Production House. Ganesh is currently busy with Gaalipata 2, which is under progress. Ramesh Reddy is bankrolling this sequel to Gaalipata under his banner, with Yograj Bhatt wielding the megaphone. Vaibhavi Shandilya, Samyuktha Menon and Sharmiela Mandre have been roped in to play the female leads in this entertainer, with Nishvika Naidu and Anant Nag in crucial roles. It may be noted here that the prequel Gaalipata also had Ganesh in...

SandalwoodThe film stars Ishan and Ashika Ranganath in the lead roles while Sarath Kumar and Madhoo have been roped in for pivotal roles.Digital NativeDigital NativeMadhoo returned to Sandalwood with Sudeep’s Ranna in 2015, a remake of the 2013 Telugu film Attarintiki Daredi. Her last release in Kannada was Premier Padmini, which was out in theatres last year. It was a romantic drama directed and written by Ramesh Indira. Shruti Naidu bankrolled the film under the banner Shruti Naidu Chitra. Premier Padmini starred Jaggesh, Madhoo, Sudharani, Hitha Chandrashekar and Vivek Simha in the lead roles with the supporting cast comprising Hg Dattatreya, Bhargavi Narayan and Pramod. Arjun Janya had composed the music for this venture with Advaita Gurumurthy cranking the camera and Rajendra Urs doing the edits. The actor is currently busy with another Kannada film titled Raymo. The film stars Ishan and Ashika Ranganath in the lead roles with Sarath...

SandalwoodDirected by Jocky, the film stars Krishna Ajai Rao and Sanjana Anand in the lead roles.Digital NativeThe Kannada film Shokiwala, starring Krishna Ajai Rao and Sanjana Anand, is progressing well with the shooting happening at full swing. Updates about this film are that a song sequence involving the lead pair is being shot in Mysuru and a huge amount of money has been pumped in for it. Apparently, this song will be the highlight of the film and we hear that the filmmakers have set aside Rs 40 lakh for it alone. The set cost about Rs 30 lakh and another Rs 10 lakh has been shelled out for the decorations. Shokiwala is directed by Thimmegowda aka Jocky, who is making his debut as a director. Touted to be a romantic duet, the song featuring Krishna Ajai Rao and Sanjana Anand has been written by Jayant Kaikini while the music has been composed by Sridhar V Sambhram.

AwardsThe awards will take place on August 15 and 16 in Doha.Tnm StaffThe nominees for South Indian International Movie Awards (Siima) 2019 have been announced under various categories for all four south Indian languages. The eighth edition of this awards ceremony will take place on August 15 and 16 Doha, Qatar. Here is the list of nominees under different categories for all four different languages. For full details on the nominees under different categories in all four languages, click here. Best Film (Tamil) Kadaikutty Singam, Vada Chennai, 96, Paraiyerum Perumal, Sarkar Best Director (Tamil) Ajay Gnanamuthu for Imaikaa Nodigal, Ar Murugadoss for Sarkar, Vetrimaaran for Vada Chennai, Pandiraj for Kadaikutty Singam, Shankar for 2.0 Best Actor Male (Tamil) Dhanush for Vada Chennai, Karthi for Kadaikuddy Singam, Vijay for Sarkar, Vijay Sethupathi for 96 and Jayam Ravi for Adanga Maru Best Actor Female (Tamil) Aishwarya Rajesh for Kanaa, Jyothika for Kaatrin Mozhi, Nayanthara for Kolamavu Kokila, Samantha for...

SandalwoodGoing by the past hit love stories from director Shashank and actor Krishna Ajai Rao, this action film somehow feels overdone and out of place.Aravind ShwethaDirector Shashank and Krishna Ajai Rao, the hit combo that gave us two blockbusters — Krishnan Love Story and Krishna Leela – is back and this time with a full-fledged action thriller. Unlike their previous films, which were emotional love stories based on real life, Thayige… is very different and is served with the necessary ‘mass’ masala ingredients. It is clear that the movie is aimed at a different set of audience. Let’s see if the director-actor duo has hit the bull’s eye the third time as well. Parvathi (Sumalatha Ambareesh) is a lawyer who lives with her only son Mohan Das (Ajai Rao). Mohan is the apple of her eye and from a young age he is taught to ‘fight’ for what is right.

SandalwoodBesides directing the film, Shashank will be bankrolling it under his own production house.Digital NativeKannada film star Upendra and director Shashank share a good rapport, having collaborated in movies such as Krishna Leela and Jarasandha for which the actor had lent his voice for a few songs. This time around, they are teaming up for a movie that will see Upendra playing the lead role and Shashank wielding the megaphone. Besides directing the film, Shashank will be bankrolling it under his own production house. The pre-work for this project has begun and the shooting will commence from March next year onwards. Details about the rest of the cast and crew should be out soon. Reports say that the scripting is completely done and Shashank will shift his complete focus to the project after the release of his upcoming film Thayige Thakka Maga, which will be out in theatres on...

SandalwoodThe music, handled by Arjun Janya, has reportedly played a major role in the film’s success.Digital NativeKannada actor Sharan was desperately in need of a big hit and he seems to have managed to get one with his recent release Rambo 2. The makers of the film had made it clear that Rambo 2 was in no way connected with Rambo, which was released way back in 2012 and was one of the biggest hits in Sharan’s career. Released on May 18, Rambo 2 is directed by Anil Kumar and has Sharan and Ashika Ranganath playing the leads with Chikkanna in an important role. A road film, the film’s music was handled by Arjun Janya and it has played a major role in the film’s success. As in Rambo, a car plays a pivotal role and the story is centred around it. The entire team that had worked in Rambo was retained for Rambo 2 except for the cameraman and the heroine. Interestingly, the core technician team did not accept any remuneration for working in the film and had decided to accept it only if it turned out to be a successful venture. Directed by Anil Kumar, Rambo 2 has been bankrolled under the banner Laddoo Cinemas by music composer Arjun Janya, cameraman Sudhakar Raj, director Anil Kumar and editor K M Prakash. Bollywood choreographer Shraey Khanna makes his debut in Sandalwood with Rambo 2. It may be recalled that Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar had rendered a song for the album and it went on to become a big hit boosting the expectation levels for the film. Sharan began his acting career way back in 1996 with Prema Prema Prema and starred in films such as Karpoorada Gombe, Yuvarajam Friends, Tananam Tananam, Ee Preethi Yeke Bhoomi Melide, Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam, Rambo and others. His recent releases such as Nataraja Service, Raj Vishnu and Satya Harishchandra did not too well at the box office and the star was looking to re-establish himself with a massive success. Sharan will now be moving on to another untitled film that is touted to be the remake of the Malayalam hit flick Two Countries. Also read: Veteran actor Saroja Devi to do a cameo in Puneeth’s ‘Natasaarvabhowma’ (Content provided by Digital Native)...

SandalwoodThe producer decided to direct his own film, which stars Krishna Ajai Rao, Ashika Ranganath and Sumalatha.Digital NativeDigital NativeShashank, the producer of Thayige Thakka Maga, faced a lot of problems even as the film was struggling to take off. Following this, he has decided don the director’s robes as well after two directors Raghu Kovi and Ved Guru opted out citing various reasons. Finally, the producer himself has decided to take up the project after his own directorial which was to star Puneeth Rajkumar was postponed in the last minute. Thayige Thakka Maga stars Krishna Ajai Rao, Ashika Ranganath and Sumalatha in the lead roles. Speaking about taking over his own production venture, Shashank has been quoted by the Indian Express as saying, “I was getting ready to start off with a project for Puneeth Rajkumar, which has now been pushed a little further. The Puneeth starrer movie will take off only after the actor completes his film with Rockline Productions, a film by Pavan Wadeyar. So I decided to take up the responsibility. It was easier to jump right into making the movie, as the film is being made under my own production house.” The director added that the lead actors in the film were pleased that he would now direct it and his friends were happy that his first production venture would be helmed by him. He added that he is happy that the film will purely by his baby now. Shashank and Ajai Rao have collaborated for two movies - Krishnan Love Story and Krishna Leela – earlier and both the films were big hits. Interestingly, both these movies had hit a century at the box-office and the duo hope that the magic continues with Thayige Thakka Maga. Judah Sandy will be composing the tunes for this flick with Shekhar Chandru cranking the camera. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

Sandalwood The actor said the movie, just like its prequel, would be a laugh riot Digital NativeGurunandan is upbeat about his movie Raju Kannada Medium hitting the silver screens soon. Happy over the way the film has shaped up, the actor has said that it would be a complete laugh riot just as its prequel 1st Rank Raju, which was a big success. While Gurunandan plays the main lead in the film, it also has Kiccha Sudeep in a pivotal role. According to the filmmakers, Sudeep’s character will be introduced post interval and will be seen till the end. On sharing the screen space with the top actor, Gurunandan said that working with him was a pleasurable experience and he got to learn a lot. Written and directed by Naresh Kumar, who had also directed the prequel, Raju Kannada Medium stars Avantika Shetty as the female lead. Others in the star cast also include Ashika Ranganath, Achyuth Kumar, Suchendra Prasad and Sadhu Kokila in supporting roles. Kiran Ravindranath has composed music for this venture with Shekar Chandra cranking the camera and Giri Mahesh editing it. Gurunandan, a popular TV actor, shot to limelight for starring in the soap Lakumi. He forayed into the film industry with Cyber Yugadol Navayuva Prema Kavyam in 2014 and tasted biggest success with 1st Rank Raju released the next year. On his acting career, Gurunandan had told in an interview that his entry into the film industry came without a godfather and he did not have any film background. Produced by Ka Suresh under his banner Suresh Arts, the film is scheduled for release on January 19th. 2018. It may be mentioned here that film had its share of negative publicity with heroine Avantika Shetty claiming that she was treated unfairly by the filmmakers, particularly producer Ka Suresh and filed a legal complaint. However, the issue was resolved with the Producers’ Council stepping in and settling it amicably.