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Actor, and filmmaker Chiranjeevi took a trip down memory lane and recalled how his father Konidela Venkata Rao gave him the ‘most precious gift’ on his birthday – a ticket for megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic film ‘Sholay’.

Chiranjeevi has expressed his love and affection towards Amitabh Bachchan on episode 43 of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, hosted by the megastar.

The new episode celebrated Bachchan’s 81st birthday. A video message was played on the sets of ‘Kbc’ which featured the legendary actor Chiranjeevi.

In the video, Chiranjeevi said: “Greetings, Mr Amitabh Bachchan. I’m so happy to be talking to you through this video. To express my love and affection for Mr Bachchan in just a few words is very tough for me.”

“Because Mr Amit means so much to me, that words fail me. On August 22, 1975, it was my birthday, and I got the most precious...

Actor, and filmmaker Chiranjeevi took a trip down memory lane and recalled how his father Konidela Venkata Rao gave him the ‘most precious gift’ on his birthday – a ticket for megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic film ‘Sholay’.

Chiranjeevi has expressed his love and affection towards Amitabh Bachchan on episode 43 of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, hosted by the megastar.

The new episode celebrated Bachchan’s 81st birthday. A video message was played on the sets of ‘Kbc’ which featured the legendary actor Chiranjeevi.

In the video, Chiranjeevi said: “Greetings, Mr Amitabh Bachchan. I’m so happy to be talking to you through this video. To express my love and affection for Mr Bachchan in just a few words is very tough for me.”

“Because Mr Amit means so much to me, that words fail me. On August 22, 1975, it was my birthday, and I got the most precious...

TollywoodThe shoot has been indefinitely postponed until he recovers, the actor shared on his blog.ImageCourtesy/PTIVeteran actor Amitabh Bachchan sustained injuries while shooting for his upcoming movie ProjectK, starring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, in Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. The actor said on Sunday, March 5, that he sustained a broken rib cartilage and muscle tear while shooting for the movie. The shoot has been indefinitely postponed until he recovers, the actor shared on his blog. “In Hyderabad at the shoot for Project K, during an action shot, I have got injured .. rib cartilage popped broke and muscle tear to the right rib cage (sic),” Amitabh said. He added that he was immediately shifted to the Aig Hospital in Hyderabad where he received treatment, following which he was flown back to his home in Mumbai. He also said that it will take a few weeks for the injuries to heal.

KollywoodNayanthara is among the handful of reigning women stars in south Indian film industries, and Kollywood in particular, who enjoy the same level of idolatry as high-grossing male stars.Saradha UAmazon Prime VIdeoA striking scene from Netrikann (2021) that depicts the film’s lead Nayanthara delivering a strong punchline against victim-shaming and sexism was perhaps the first of its kind in Tamil cinema. “Why do you care whether she is opting for an abortion, dressed ‘inappropriately’, if she is nude, or whether she is a good or bad person? Regardless of what she does, it’s her life. Just because you think she is wrong, do you get to do whatever you want?” questions Nayanthara, who is fondly known as Lady Superstar. In a light-hearted sequence from Soodhu Kavvum (2013), protagonist Pagalavan (Bobby Simha), shown as an ardent fan of actor Nayanthara, gets in trouble for installing a statue for her. What...

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

EntertainmentChiranjeevi appreciated the entire team of 'Uppena' and praised Vijay Sethupathi, calling him a versatile actor.Digital NativeMegastar Chiranjeevi attended the pre-release event of upcoming romantic movie Uppena which has Vaishnav Tej and Krithi Shetty in the lead roles. The film also stars Vijay Sethupathi who will be seen as the main antagonist and he is essaying the role of Krithi Shetty’s father. The film marks Vijay Sethupathi’s second role as an antagonist in a row. He played an unapologetic antagonist in Master. In the event, megastar Chiranjeevi appreciated the entire team of Uppena and heaped praises on Vijay Sethupathi calling him a great human being and a versatile actor of the Indian film industry. Chiranjeevi also said he fell in love with Vijay Sethupathi's character (Bhavani) in his recent release Vijay's Master. He added, "During 'Sye Raa' shooting in Georgia, I heard a...

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

Telugu star Allu Arjun has shared a picture posing with brothers Allu Bobby and Allu Sirish.

Arjun and his family are currently in Udaipur to attend the wedding of actress Niharika Konidela. Arjun posted a picture on Instagram, where he is seen striking a sharp pose for the camera along with his brothers.

The brother can be seen sitting in the image.

"Allu Brothers," Arjun wrote as caption with the image, which currently has 1.1 million likes on the photo-sharing website.

Niharika, daughter of producer Nagendra Babu and is the niece of southern superstars Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan, is all set to tie the knot with her beau with beau Chaitanya Jv.

She has worked in films like "Oka Manasu", "Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren", "Happy Wedding" and "Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy".  --ians/dc/vnc...

Hyderebad, Dec 7 (Ians) Telugu superstar Allu Arjun along with his family are in Udaipur to attend the wedding of actress Niharika Konidela.

Arjun posted a string of pictures on his Instagram before boarding the plane with his family.

"Flying together as a family after years . N&c Wedding celebrations begin ... #allufamily," he captioned the image, before talking off earlier in the day.

He shared a picture on board his chartered flight, too, where he is seen playing with his son. "Naughtiest of all," he wrote.

"Allu Diva" he wrote as caption for a picture of his daughter. He also shared a picture of his wife Sneha and called her a "cutie".

Niharika, daughter of producer Nagendra Babu and is the niece of southern superstars Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan, is all set to tie the knot with her beau with beau Chaitanya Jv.

She has worked in films like "Oka Manasu...

Hyderebad, Dec 7 (Ians) Telugu superstar Allu Arjun along with his family are in Udaipur to attend the wedding of actress Niharika Konidela.

Arjun posted a string of pictures on his Instagram before boarding the plane with his family.

"Flying together as a family after years . N&c Wedding celebrations begin ... #allufamily," he captioned the image, before talking off earlier in the day.

He shared a picture on board his chartered flight, too, where he is seen playing with his son. "Naughtiest of all," he wrote.

"Allu Diva" he wrote as caption for a picture of his daughter. He also shared a picture of his wife Sneha and called her a "cutie".

Niharika, daughter of producer Nagendra Babu and is the niece of southern superstars Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan, is all set to tie the knot with her beau with beau Chaitanya Jv.

She has worked in films like "Oka Manasu...

Tollywood“Appaaaaaaa!!! what did I just See???” commented Chiranjeevi’s son, actor Ram Charan.Digital NativeWhen the Telugu mega star Chiranjeevi posted the video of his brand new look, he must have been sure that it would set the internet on fire! The star posted a video showing him completely bald and he had captioned it, “#UrbanMonk. Can I think like a monk?” While his fans have gone gaga over his new look, the star’s family couldn’t stop commenting as well. View this post on Instagram #UrbanMonk Can I think like a monk? A post shared by Chiranjeevi Konidela (@chiranjeevikonidela) on Sep 10, 2020 at 7:25am Pdt Chiru’s son and actor-producer Ram Charan wrote, “Appaaaaaaa!!! what did I just See???” while nephew Varun Tej commented, “Woaaahhhh!! Looking, great daddy..” Chiru’s younger brother Naga Babu wrote, “No one does it better than you ...Firing up the Trends with your Style & Killer Looks.

Tollywood Telugu cinema has a significant history of films portraying the politics of the Left, including the Naxalite movement in the state. Jahnavi ReddyChiranjeevi made his debut in 1978 with Pranam Khareedu, in the role of a man who worked for an exploitative feudal landlord. The film ends with Chiranjeevi stabbing the landlord, as the entire village revolts against him. Over the years, Chiranjeevi, one of the biggest stars of Telugu cinema, went on to play the underdog in many films. In the past couple of decades, however, in line with changes in dominant themes in mainstream Telugu cinema, he has mostly played more powerful characters, including that of the ‘benevolent’ feudal lord Indrasena Reddy in Indra (2002), one of his biggest hits, and more recently in his last film to release, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019). In his upcoming film Acharya, Chiranjeevi is set to play a left-wing revolutionary. Director Koratala Siva...

TollywoodRecently, there was news going around that Chiranjeevi is set to do an original Ott series for Aha with which he will be making his Ott debut.Digital NativeDigital NativeTollywood megastar Chiranjeevi’s next film release will be Acharya. The shooting of this film was stalled owing to the coronavirus scare and there is no clarity on when it will recommence. Recently, there was news going around that Chiranjeevi is set to do an original Ott series for streaming service Aha with which he will be making his Ott debut. But sources from the Ott platform told Tnm that the news is not true and Chiranjeevi will be a guest at a talk show that will be streamed on the Ott platform. Ace heroine, Tammannah Bhatia will be hosting this show and Chiru will be the first guest much to the delight of his fans. The netizens are now waiting...

TollywoodThe motion poster was released for the actor's 65th birthday.Tnm Staff On the occasion of actor Chiranjeevi’s birthday, the motion poster of his upcoming film Acharya was released. Acharya is being directed by Koratala Siva, who has delivered several hit films like Mirchi, Srimanthudu and Bharat Ane Nenu. The film will be released next summer, the production team announced. In the poster, Chiranjeevi is seen wearing an olive green shirt and draped in a red scarf, which is usually worn by communist revolutionaries. The tweet by Koratala Siva makes it amply clear that Chiranjeevi indeed plays the character of a Left revolutionary. “A Comrade's quest for Dharma," the director wrote while sharing the motion poster. 'A Comrade's quest for Dharma' Here's the Motion Poster of #Acharya - https://t.co/IOJqcEgPzd Join us to Witness the Mega Magical combo of #Megastar & #ManiSharma.@KChiruTweets @AlwaysRamCharan @DOP_Tirru @sureshsrajan @navinnooli...

TollywoodThe film, as revealed earlier, will be directed by Koratala Siva with Niranjan Reddy bankrolling it. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe big news that all Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi’s fans have been waiting for is out here! The big announcement of the star’s 152nd project will be made on August 22nd at 4 pm. The filmmakers will be releasing the first look and motion poster to coincide with the Ganesh Chathurthi, which also happens to be the star’s birthday. The film, as revealed earlier, will be directed by Koratala Siva with Niranjan Reddy bankrolling it under his banner Matinee Entertainment and Surekha Konidela presenting it under the banner Konidela Production Company. There were reports earlier that the Chiru - Koratala project has been titled Acharya but there is no confirmation on this yet. We can expect the filmmakers to make an official announcement on this soon. Speculations are rife that Chiru...

TollywoodAn official announcement about ‘Vedalam’, which will be helmed by Meher Ramesh, is expected to be made on Chiranjeevi’s birthday – August 22.Digital NativeDigital NativeMegastar Chiranjeevi, who was last seen on screen in the period epic Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, has two remake projects in his kitty. While the star recently confirmed that he will star in the Telugu remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Lucifer, to be directed by Saaho fame Sujeeth, the latest update is that Chiranjeevi is pausing work on the project to shoot the Telugu remake of Ajith’s Vedalam first. As per the latest development, Meher Ramesh has been roped in to direct the Vedalam remake. An official announcement about the project can be expected to be made on Chiranjeevi’s birthday on August 22. Apparently, Chiranjeevi has put the Lucifer remake on the backburner because he wasn’t too happy with the changes that were made...

TollywoodTollywood actors Anushka Shetty, Lavanya Tripathi and others congratulated the couple on social media. Tnm StaffActor and producer Niharika Konidela has announced on social media that she will soon be getting married to Chaitanya Jonnalagedda, a business strategist in Hyderabad. The daughter of actor-politician Nagababu had teased the news for two days, making fans guess at the identity of her to-be husband. Sharing pictures of the couple together on Friday, Niharika wrote, “Mine.” View this post on Instagram Mine @chaitanya_jv A post shared by Niharika Konidela (@niharikakonidela) on Jun 18, 2020 at 7:49pm Pdt In a cryptic post on Wednesday, the actor had shared a photo of a Starbucks cup, striking the “Ms” before her name and adding “Mrs” instead with a question mark. The following day, she shared a photo of the couple, but had hidden the groom’s face. View this post on Instagram Peek-a-boo A post shared...

CinemaThe video is a throwback from the 10th reunion of '80s stars.Tnm StaffMegastar Chiranjeevi recently shared a throwback video that has taken cinema fans down memory lane. The video was shot at the 10th reunion of '80s stars, which Chiranjeevi hosted in Hyderabad on November 24 last year. Dressed in black and gold, the dress code of the evening, the popular and familiar faces from the '80s can be seen dancing in the video. It begins with Suhasini pulling Chiranjeevi out of his chair and dancing a duet as the other stars look on with amusement and cheer them on. Nadhiya, Amala, Saritha, Jayapradha, Radikaa, Ambika, Sumalatha, Khushbu, Shobhana, Revathi, Prabhu, Lissy, Venkatesh and others can be seen in the background, appreciating the enthusiastic performance. Chiranjeevi next dances with Radha and then Khushbu, Jayapradha, and Jayasudha for famous hits from the '80s. It's clear that none...

TollywoodThe film's new release date is expected to be revealed soon.Digital NativeVijay Sethupathi, a big star in the Tamil film industry, is playing a pivotal role in the upcoming Telugu movie, Uppena as reported earlier. Earlier, the star had made his debut in Tollywood with a cameo in the magnum opus Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, in which he had shared the screen space with the megastar Chiranjeevi. However, in Uppena, Vijay Sethupathi will be playing a pivotal role and his look in the film was unveiled on April 1. He is seen sporting a white shirt and dhoti, stylishly sitting on a chair and smoking a cigarette. Reports are that he will be playing the heroine’s dad in Uppena. The shooting of this film began in early 2019 but its progress was slow due to several changes in the script. At one point of time, there were reports that Vijay...

TollywoodThe actor's debut film is said to release very soon. Digital NativeTollywood megastar Chiranjeevi’s nephew, Panja Vaishnav Tej is making his acting debut with a film titled Uppena with Krithi Shetty. Panja Vaishnav Dev is also the younger brother of Telugu star Sai Dharam Tej. The shooting of this film has been wrapped up and it is currently in the post-production phase. The film was slated to be released on April 2nd but with the corona virus lockdown, things are very unclear. The film has the Tamil star Vijay Sethupati playing the role of the antagonist . Incidentally, his Tollywood debut was with Chiranjeevi’s Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. Uppena is directed by debutant Bucchi Babu Sana, the script writer of the hit movie Rangasthalam, and produced by Y. Naveen, Y. Ravi Shankar and Sukumar under the banner Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. Krithi Shetty, also a debutant, is...

TollywoodThe actor's debut film is said to release very soon. Digital NativeTollywood megastar Chiranjeevi’s nephew, Panja Vaishnav Tej is making his acting debut with a film titled Uppena with Krithi Shetty. Panja Vaishnav Dev is also the younger brother of Telugu star Sai Dharam Tej. The shooting of this film has been wrapped up and it is currently in the post-production phase. The film was slated to be released on April 2nd but with the corona virus lockdown, things are very unclear. The film has the Tamil star Vijay Sethupati playing the role of the antagonist . Incidentally, his Tollywood debut was with Chiranjeevi’s Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. Uppena is directed by debutant Bucchi Babu Sana, the script writer of the hit movie Rangasthalam, and produced by Y. Naveen, Y. Ravi Shankar and Sukumar under the banner Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. Krithi Shetty, also a debutant, is...

Tollywood“I love to dance, and if it’s opposite Chiranjeevi sir, I know it doesn’t get any better, so I wanted to grab it," said Regina. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe megastar of Tollywood, Chiranjeevi has commenced shooting for his next film directed by Koratala Siva, a first in their combination. Currently titled Chiru 152, the project was announced last year and was launched last October and the shooting commenced earlier this year at a specially erected set in Kokapet. Actor Regina Cassandra has been roped in to perform for a celebration song. Talking to Deccan Chronicle, Regina said it was a no-brainer to come on board to match steps with Chiranjeevi. “I love to dance, and if it’s opposite Chiranjeevi sir, I know it doesn’t get any better, so I wanted to grab it. And I am thankful for the opportunity. Since I was never earlier part of any special number,...

EntertainmentThe film will release on April 2.Tnm Staff The trailer of Anushka Shetty’s much awaited film Silence was released on Friday. The film stars a host of actors like Madhavan, Anjali and Shalini Pandey. The trailer suggests an intriguing horror thriller. The trailer opens with a murder in a haunted house in the West. The murder is being probed by Anjali, who is a detective. And Anushka Shetty who has speech and hearing disablities, is a suspect in the murder. The trailer suggests that Shalini Pandey, a ghost, is a friend of Anushka, who seems to be on a spree of extracting revenge. Madhavan is Anushka’s partner, who is a musician. Silence is a trilingual film made in Tamil, English and Telugu. In Telugu, the film has been titled Nishabdam. The film directed by Hemant Madhukar, is releasing on April 2. Music for the film is scored by Gopi...

EntertainmentThe film will release on April 2.Tnm Staff The trailer of Anushka Shetty’s much awaited film Silence was released on Friday. The film stars a host of actors like Madhavan, Anjali and Shalini Pandey. The trailer suggests an intriguing horror thriller. The trailer opens with a murder in a haunted house in the West. The murder is being probed by Anjali, who is a detective. And Anushka Shetty who has speech and hearing disablities, is a suspect in the murder. The trailer suggests that Shalini Pandey, a ghost, is a friend of Anushka, who seems to be on a spree of extracting revenge. Madhavan is Anushka’s partner, who is a musician. Silence is a trilingual film made in Tamil, English and Telugu. In Telugu, the film has been titled Nishabdam. The film directed by Hemant Madhukar, is releasing on April 2. Music for the film is scored by Gopi...

TollywoodAccording to sources, Pooja Hegde has been roped in to play the female lead opposite Mahesh Babu.Digital NativeLooks like Mahesh Babu will appearing in a cameo in megastar Chiranjeevi’s 152nd film titled Acharya. Earlier, it was reported that Chiru’s son and the producer of the film would be playing the role but due to his busy schedule associated with SS Rajamouli’s Rrr he could not take up the role and director Koratala Siva decided to get Mahesh Babu on board. According to the Indian Express, Ram Charan was supposed to play a naxalite in Acharya but with Mahesh Babu brought in, the director decided to change the character to that of a student leader. Though it is a cameo, it will be a very meaty role and Mahesh Babu is likely to have Pooja Hegde playing his love interest. Talks have been initiated with Pooja and...

TollywoodThe teaser of this film was released recently and created a positive buzz among the netizens. Digital NativeIt has already been well publicised that one more actor from the Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi’s family will be making his acting debut. Vaisshnav Tej, brother of Sai Dharam Tej and nephew of Chiranjeevi, will be making his debut with the upcoming film Uppena. The teaser of this film was released recently and created a positive buzz among the netizens. And now, the debut actor’s cousin and actor Ram Charan Teja has posted a welcome message for his cousin on his social media. "Wishing the Uppena team all the best, Ram Charan wrote, “Big Welcome #VaishnavTej !! U’ll love this journey ... live it to the fullest !!! All the best to #BuchiBabuSana, #KrithiShetty, Vijay Sethupathi, Devi Sri Prasad, Sukumar Writings, Mythri Movie Makers team.” Uppena is directed by debutant Buchi Babu Sana, the...

Tollywood The Megastar was last seen in ‘Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy’ which was produced by Ram Charan.Digital NativeChiranjeevi’s upcoming film with director Koratala Siva will soon commence shooting with a song and a few other scenes planned first. As per latest updates, the untitled film may also see Chiranjeevi’s son Ram Charan Teja play a crucial role in it. Earlier reports stated that the Megastar would be seen in two roles in the movie, one as a 30-year-old man and another as an elderly man. It now seems that his son Ram Charan will be assaying the role of the younger man, upon the insistence of director Koratala Siva. Chiranjeevi will be playing the role of a man named Acharya, who is a Naxalite turned social reformer. An official confirmation regarding his role is expected to be out soon. South Indian actor Trisha has been signed up...

Bollywood cinemas has surely made a name in the world for its fabulous performers, cinematography and more than anything stunts that one?cannot miss. Speaking on performers, how can one forget Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, without whom Bollywood would remain incomplete.

But there is a world outside Bollywood and we are absolutely aware of it. They are the South-film industry. An industry that has flourushed over time and has managed to allure the audience with their breath-taking performance, its cinematography and the icons of the industry.

From Rajinikanth to Chiranjeevi, all have made a huge contribution to this date and without them the industry would come to a standstill.

Rajinikanth, for example is someone without whom the south films would never flourish. The megastar has carved a niche in the industry. Started as a bus conductor, the actor rose to fame with his stylish looks and performances.

TollywoodThe mega star is said to be undergoing a major transformation for his physical appearance to fit into the role Koratala has designed for him.Digital NativeIt has been confirmed already that Koratala Siva will be directing mega star Chiranjeevi’s next. Ram Charan Teja will be producing the film under his banner Konidela Production Company. Recently, the actor turned producer visited the director at his office and posted photo with the caption, “A quick visit to Siva Garu’s office. Love the energy. All the best for #Chiru152 #koratalasiva #matineeentertainment.” This makes it clear that pre-production work is full swing. Sources in the know say that the shooting will commence next month and Chinranjeevi is preparing for his role. As for the heroine to be roped in for the Koratala Siva directorial, we hear that both Nayanthara and Trisha are in fray to share the screen space with Chiranjeevi.

Gender in cinemaThe trailer of 'Saand ki Aankh' ignited the debate in Bollywood about the lack of roles for older women; here's what actors in the south said about it.Priyanka RichiThe trailer of the Bollywood film Saand ki Aankh, starring Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar, released recently and the young actors who are playing the roles of 60-year-old women shooters, became embroiled in a controversy in no time. Veteran actor Neena Gupta in a tweet questioned why roles written for 60-year-olds were not played by women of the same age but instead given to women who are barely above 30 years. Yes i was just thinking about this hamari umar ke role toe kamsekam humse kara lo bhai https://t.co/6Fmrxn0HbE — Neena Gupta (@Neenagupta001) September 24, 2019 Many on social media echoed her sentiments, some even coming up with alternative suggestions of older women actors who could fit the bill.

SandalwoodThe actor-director duo were supposed to collaborate on a film titled ‘Billa Ranga Baasha’ but that project has been shelved for now.Digital NativeDigital NativeKiccha Sudeep and Anup Bhandari were supposed to collaborate on a film titled Billa Ranga Baasha but this project has been shelved for now. According to the latest reports, the actor-director duo will be working on a new project which is tentatively titled Phantom. However, there is no official confirmation on the title yet. Manjunath Gowda, a close associate of Sudeep, will be bankrolling the film under his banner. Reports suggest that Anup floored Sudeep with such an impressive script that the actor decided to shelve Billa Ranga Baashaa, which had been announced earlier. The groundwork for Phantom is going on and we can expect an official announcement soon. Sudeep’s yet another Kannada film to release this year will be Kotigobba 3. While Sudeep himself has...

Much before 1857, first war of Independence we find that there was one person who was all set to fight the British and his bravery is all penned down in the upcoming biographical film Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.

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The film is all based on a brave fighter named Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy whose bravery shook the Britishers from the ground level and the role is essayed by none other Dr. Chiranjeevi.?

With him would be megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Vijay Sethupathi, Jagapathi Babu, Nayanthara, Tamannaah and Kichcha Sudeep in the lead roles.

Meanwhile, the makers have released the second official trailer from the movie. We find that Chiranjeevi who essays the role of Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy is all set to give us the thrills chills and more than anything justice to our country.

As per the trailer, we find that the British regiment is...

Nayanthara who is all set for her next movie is making all the right noise. We find that the actress has already gripped the audience with her next upcoming movies Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.

What we see is that the makers of the movie have given the first glimpse of Netrikann. Here we see that there is a piece of paper smeared with blood and a pair of handcuffs.

Also Read:?Catch Sudeep's first look from Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy

What we see is that Nayanthara's Netrikann will be based on a crime thriller. As per reports, it is her boyfriend Vignesh Shivan with whom she?has been dating for a long time.

Meanwhile, the makers have also thanked south megastar Rajinikanth. In fact, the name is based on Rajinikanth's movie released in the year 1981.

The movie is Directed by Sp Muthuraman, produced by legendary director K Balachandar's Kavithalayaa Productions.

TollywoodNani said he was in awe of Sethupathi and want to take up challenging roles like the actor.Digital NativeVijay Sethupathi is not only a favourite among his fans and movie buffs but among his contemporaries and film personalities as well. He is one of the few actors in south who performs a variety of roles with ease and élan. The star is not only keen on doing hero-oriented roles but also accepts a wide range of roles including villain, character, and cameos. This tells us a lot about Vijay Sethupathi’s selection of projects and calibre as an actor. Praising him for selecting the best and not choosing image-oriented films, actor Nani recently revealed that he is in awe of the actor. During the promos of his film Gang Leader, Nani said that his strongest desire now is to choose films like Vijay Sethupathi and act in all kinds of challenges roles.

CinemaThe actor will be playing Sakshi, a “mute artist” in the film, as per the poster. Tnm StaffAnushka Shetty’s first look in her upcoming multilingual film with Madhavan, Nishabdham, was revealed on Wednesday. The actor will be playing Sakshi, a “mute artist” in the film, as per the poster. Anushka is seen holding a brush to the canvas, palette in her other hand, while she looks away from the canvas. In the poster, she’s seated on a green piece of land and the city lies beyond, separated by a narrow river in the background. Her Art speaks, but she can't.. Presenting you #Sakshi from @nishabdham #AnushkaAsSakshi#AnushkaShetty @ActorMadhavan @yoursanjali @actorsubbaraju @ishalinipandey #MichaelMadsen @hemantmadhukar #TGVishwaPrasad @konavenkat99 @vivekkuchibotla @peoplemediafcy @KonaFilmCorp pic.twitter.com/LGfE4wT6YY — Nishabdham Movie (@nishabdham) September 11, 2019 The actor considers this film to be special since she’s completing 14 years in the industry in 2019. The film is...

Kollywood'Lal Singh Chaddha' is the official remake of the 1994 Hollywood cult classic 'Forrest Gump'.Digital NativeDigital NativeBollywood star Aamir Khan had met Vijay Sethupathi recently in Pollachi, where he was shooting for Sanga Thamizhan. Since then, reports of the duo collaborating started doing the rounds. Following which Vijay Sethupathi himself had confirmed to the Press Trust of India (Pti) that he will be sharing screen space with Aamir Khan in an upcoming project, details of which will be made public soon. "We are in talks and details will be announced soon," Vijay told Pti. Meanwhile, Aamir Khan will be starring in Lal Singh Chaddha, the official remake of the 1994 Hollywood cult classic Forrest Gump, wherein Aamir will be seen playing the titular role. The latest update we hear is that Vijay Sethupathi has been approached to play Aamir Khan’s friend in Lal Singh Chadha. However, we need...

Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi returns to film with the period drama "Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy", and sharing screen space with him is Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan. Chiranjeevi says he is impressed and overwhelmed by the generosity of Big B to wotk with him in the film.

"There is only one megastar and that is Amitabh Bachchan. Working with him is a great experience. In the film he is playing the character of my guru. My director wanted him to play the part. I made a call to him because I wanted to try once. He said, 'you tell me, what do you want?'. I told him that I was making a film on the unsung hero Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, and there is a special character of a guru, a teacher. I told him I wanted him to play my 'guru'," Chiranjeevi told the media during the teaser launch of the film on Tuesday.

Much before 1857, first war of Independence we find that there was one person who was all set to fight the British and his bravery is all penned down in the upcoming biographical film Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.?

The film is all based on a brave fighter named Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy whose bravery shook the Britishers from the ground level and this iconic role is essayed by none other Dr. Chiranjeevi.?

With him would be megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Vijay Sethupathi, Jagapathi Babu, Nayanthara, Tamannaah and Kichcha Sudeep in the lead roles.?

As per the latest teaser, we see Chiranjeevi is all set to take revenge in his upcoming movie. Their post, "Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy, the fearless inspiration behind India's first-ever rebellion against the British.

Check out the fearless Avatar of Chiranjeevi with the latest teaser below...

Much before 1857, first war of Independence we find that there was one person who was all set to fight the British and his bravery is all penned down in the upcoming biographical film Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.?

The film is all based on a brave fighter named Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy whose bravery shook the Britishers from the ground level and the role is essayed by none other Dr. Chiranjeevi. With him would be megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Vijay Sethupathi, Jagapathi Babu, Nayanthara, Tamannaah and Kichcha Sudeep

in the lead roles.

A short video was posted by Farhan Akhtar in which we see various characters from the movie. What is interesting is the get up of the actors and what they might look in the upcoming movie.

His post read, "Excel Entertainment and AA Films proudly present the Epic #SyeRaaNarasimhaReddy in association with Konidela Productions starring the Greatest Indian ensemble cast of all time.

KollywoodTo be directed by Ms Sripathy, the film will go on the floors from August or September this year.Digital NativeActor Vijay Sethupathi, who was last seen in Sindhubaadh and currently has close to half a dozen projects in the making, has been roped in to play Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan in a yet-untitled biopic on the former player. The film will be bankrolled by Dar Motion Pictures in association with another leading southern production house. To be directed by Ms Sripathy, the film will go on the floors from August or September this year and in the interim Vijay Sethupathi will work closely with a trainer to shed weight and get under the skin of the character. Thrilled about being part of the project, Vijay Sethupathi said in a statement: “I am happy to be associated with the Muttiah Muralitharan biopic, he is an iconic sportsman of...

SandalwoodThe action entertainer, directed by Prakyath Gowda, stars Chirantha in the lead.Digital NativeThe Kannada movie War and Peace, starring Chirantha in the lead, is touted to be a complete action entertainer. The film’s story is based on martial arts, revolving around boxing. Apparently, the lead star will be playing a struggling boxer. Prakyath Gowda, a newbie, is wielding the megaphone for this venture. Reports indicate that the team is planning on roping in Jagapathi Babu for a pivotal role. On this, the film’s director reportedly told Cinema Express in an interview, “The production is in touch with Jagapathi Babu, who perfectly fits the role of a coach. We hope to have him on board.” Meanwhile, Jagapathi Babu is busy playing the baddie in the upcoming Darshan starrer Roberrt. The film is being helmed by Tharun Sudhir. The shooting for this film began at the Kanteerava Studio in...

KollywoodCurrently dubbed 'VSP33', the first schedule of the project has begun in Ooty on June 17.Digital NativeActors Vijay Sethupathi and Amala Paul have joined hands for the first time in upcoming yet-untitled Tamil film which will feature them in the role of musicians. Tipped to be a romantic musical, the film had its official launch on Friday and it will be directed by Venkata Krishna Rognath, an erstwhile assistant of Sp Jananathan. Currently dubbed VSP33, the first schedule of the project has begun today in Ooty. Talking to Times of India about the project, Venkat said: “The film revolves around three music composers, played by Vijay Sethupathi, Amala Paul, and a foreign actress. The rivalry and romance between them and how this spills over into the problems that the protagonist is facing in his life form the plot.” He also said that there will also be another lead character in this film,...

KollywoodThe film will be directed by Biju Vishwanath and produced by Vijay himself under the banner of Vijay Sethupathi Productions.Digital NativeVijay Sethupathi, recently seen playing a trans woman character in Super Deluxe, is currently for shooting Sp Jananathan’s Laabam, which also stars Shruti Haasan as the leading lady. With nearly half a dozen projects in the making, Sethupathi has taken time out to don the hat of a writer for upcoming Tamil comedy Chennai Palani Mars, which will be directed by Biju Vishwanath and produced by Vijay himself under the banner of Vijay Sethupathi Productions. Having previously worked together in Orange Mittai, Biju and Vijay have pinned high hopes on this project. It’s worth mentioning that Vijay had played a much elderly character in Orange Mittai, which bombed at the box-office. Tipped to be a rural comedy with space connection, the film will mostly feature newcomers and...

KollywoodSJ Suryah, the lead star in 'Uyarndha Manithan', has issued a press statement that he is hopeful of all the differences being sorted out soon.Digital NativeReports have been surfacing that the much-publicized film, Uyarndha Manithan has been shelved. A section of the media has been reporting that some differences of opinion cropped up between those filmmakers and the Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, who has been roped in to play an important role in the film. Clarifying on this, Sj Suryah, the lead star in Uyarndha Manithan, has issued a press statement that he is hopeful of all the differences being sorted out soon. Suryah has said that he will be flying down to Mumbai soon after he done with promoting his film Monster and get all issues sorted down with the Big B. Message from Actor/Director @iam_SJSuryah ! pic.twitter.com/eAM0IqOg6M — Done Channel (@DoneChannel1) May...

CinemaSudeep took to Twitter to clarify that there was no truth in the rumours that he and Jack Manju are producing a film starring Salman Khan.Digital NativeDigital NativeRumours about Prem directing a film with Bollywood star Salman Khan with Jack Manju and Kiccha Sudeep producing it under their respective banners have been spreading like wildfire on the internet. Realising that such rumours will not stop on their own, Sudeep took to Twitter recently to clarify that there is no truth in the news. Sudeep explained that director Prem visited him on the sets of the Hindi film Dabangg 3, in which the actor is playing a role, but did not meet Salman Khan for a story session as speculated by the media. He appealed to everyone not to spread such baseless rumours. Saw some news about manju n me producing a Salman starter n prem directing it,,, jus wanna...

Actor Kichcha Sudeep on Tuesday revealed that he and Salman Khan will be seen fighting bare-chested in the climax of Prabhudheva directed Dabangg 3, which will release this Christmas.

In Dabangg 3, which marks the return of Salman as Chulbul Pandey, Sudeep plays the antagonist.

Sudeep tweeted: "Climax shoot for Dabangg 3 has been very hectic, yet a great experience."

He said a massive set was erected for the climax shoot.

"Bare body fight against Salman Khan is the least I had ever thought of doing, ever. Yeah I do carry a little confidence today and I'm enjoying it," Sudeep said.

Sudeep is returning to Bollywood after nine years with Dabangg 3. His last Hindi outing was Ram Gopal Varma-directed Rakht Charitra.

Dabangg 3 also stars Sonakshi Sinha and Mahesh Manjrekar's daughter Ashwami. It is slated to hit the screens on December 20.

The film was previously expected to...

SandalwoodWhile ‘Phailwan’ is the actor’s first ever sports drama, ‘Kotigobba 3’ is an action entertainer.Digital NativeActor Sudeep’s fans are in for some delightful news. The release dates of his upcoming films have been revealed! Sudeep’s Phailwan, which has been in the making for a long time, will hit the marquee on August 8, confirm sources. Produced and directed by S Krishna, this film marks the actor and director’s second collaboration after the massive success of Hebbuli. Incidentally, Krishna will be making his debut as a producer with Phailwan by bankrolling it under his banner Rrr Productions. Sudeep plays a boxer and wrestler in this flick, and being his first ever sports drama, he underwent rigorous training to learn the nuances of the martial arts. The actor flew down to Thailand where he trained under the guidance of some experts. Arjun Janya has been roped in to compose...

TollywoodThe film is directed by Buchi Babu and has debutant Vaishnav Tej in the lead role.Digital NativeVijay Sethupathi is one of the most prolific actors around in the film industry presently. The star is currently busy juggling his dates not only for Tamil movies but for Telugu and Malayalam films as well. It is well known that Vijay Sethupathi is playing an important role in the Telugu film Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, which has mega star Chiranjeevi in the lead role. This film, which will mark his debut in Tollywood, is slated for release this year. The latest buzz is that Vijay Sethupathi has bagged another Telugu film. To be titled yet, the film will be directed by Buchi Babu and has debutant Vaishnav Tej in the lead role. Mythrie Movie Makers and director Sukumar’s Sukumar Writings will be bankrolling this film. The team released a welcome poster...

KollywoodThe two had worked together in 'Aakhree Raasta' that released in 1986.Digital NativeVeteran filmmaker and actor K Bhagyaraj had completed four decades in the film industry and wishes have been pouring in for him from all quarters. Joinin the list, actor Amitabh Bachchan too wished the director/actor. The star had posted on his blog: “A message to that prolific personality in the Tamil region K Bhagyaraj, a prolific director, producer, actor, music director, editor of a weekly - turning 40 years of his service to cinema.” It may be noted here that K Bhagyaraj had the opportunity to work with Amitabh Bachchan in Aakhree Raasta, which was released in 1986. The film was the remake of the Kamal Haasan starrer Oru Kaidhiyin Diary, which was scripted by Bhagyaraj and directed by Bharathiraja. Aakhree Raasta was a crime drama film written and directed by K Bhagyaraj and was presented by T Rama...

KollywoodThis film will mark Amitabh's debut in Tamil.Digital NativeSJ Suryah starrer Uyarndha Manidhan will be made in Tamil as well as Hindi. According to latest reports, the title for the Hindi version will be Tera Yaar Hoon Mein. Earlier there were reports that the Hindi version has been titled The Great Man but now the new title in Hindi has been confirmed. With Amitabh Bachchan agreeing to star in Uyarndha Manithan, it will mark his debut in the Tamil film industry. On coming to know that the title Uyarndha Manidhan is derived from the hit Ganesan-starrer and also indicates his height, Amitabh Bachchan wrote on Twitter, “Two disciples under the shadow of the Master – Shivaji Ganesan.. Surya and self! Shivaji the Ultimate Iconic Legend of Tamil Cinema.. his picture adorns the wall.. my respect and admiration, I touch his feet!” He also wrote in Tamil, “அவர் மாஸ்டர...