OTTFrom Vijay Sethupathi and Nani to Taapsee and Tamannaah, the films also boast of a large ensemble cast. Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTube- Amazon Prime Video, Netflix IndiaAlthough various state governments have permitted cinema halls to reopen, several big-budget projects continue to take the over-the-top (Ott) route. Multiple Telugu and Tamil films are gearing up for direct-ott-release in the month of September. From Vijay Sethupathi and Nani to Taapsee and Tamannaah, the films also boast of a large ensemble cast. Here is a list of movies lined up for direct-ott release this September: Annabelle Sethupathi (Disney Plus Hotstar): Helmed by filmmaker Deepak Sundarajan, horror comedy film Annabelle Sethupathi features actors Taapsee Pannu and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead. The ensemble cast also includes actors Jagapathi Babu, Rajendra Prasad, Radhikaa Sarathkumar, Suresh Menon, Yogi Babu, Vennela Kishore, George Maryan and Devadarshini among others. The film will be streaming on Disney Plus...
- 9/4/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Tollywood'Maestro' is the Telugu remake of the Bollywood film 'Andhadhun', and stars Nithiin, Nabha Natesh and Tamannaah in the lead. Tnm StaffFile PhotoThe makers of the Nithiin, Tamannaah and Nabha Natesh starrer Maestro announced the movie’s release date on Saturday, August 28. The film will be released on Ott platform Disney+Hotstar on September 17. Announcing the news, actor Nithiin tweeted, "It’s a thriller for your eyes. Catch all the action from 17th September in #DisneyPlusHotstarMultiplex #Maestro." Maestro is a remake of the hit Bollywood movie Andhadhun, which starred Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu and Radhika Apte in the lead roles. In the Telugu remake, directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, Nithiin will reprise Ayushmann Khurana’s role, while Nabha Natesh will be seen reprising Radhika Apte’s character. Tabu’s character in the Hindi original will be reprised by Tamannaah in Maestro. Tamannah, one of south India’s top actors, was...
- 8/28/2021
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
Tollywood‘Seetimaar’, which was originally slated for release in April 2021, will be screened in theatres across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, its makers said. Tnm StaffTollywood actors Gopichand and Tamannaah Bhatia’s upcoming film Seetimaarr is all set to release soon. The makers of the movie, Srinivasa Silver Screen, have announced that the film will be released in theatres across the Telugu states on September 3. Seetimaarr is expected to be an action-packed sports drama revolving around kabaddi, and is directed by Sampath Nandi. The director is known for his previous movies such as Paper Boy, Bengal Tiger and Goutham Nanda, among others. Actors Gopichand and Tamannaah will be seen in the lead roles of Seetimaarr, essaying the characters of coaches of two different kabaddi teams. Gopichand will be seen as the coach of Andhra Pradesh kabaddi team, while Tamannah will be seen as Jwala Reddy, the coach for the Telangana kabaddi team.
- 8/24/2021
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
Tollywood‘Maestro’ is the Telugu remake of popular Bollywood movie ‘Andhadhun’. Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeThe much-awaited trailer of upcoming Tollywood movie Maestro, which stars actors Nithiin, Nabha Natesh and Tamannaah in the lead roles, was released on August 24. The makers also had another surprise in store for fans. Putting an end to speculations about the theatrical release of the movie, the makers announced that Maestro will be releasing on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Disney Plus Hotstar. Maestro is the Tollywood remake of hit Bollywood black comedy thriller Andhadhun. The trailer introduces us to Nithiin, a pianist, who appears to be visually impaired. “Everyone knows the difficulties one experiences when they lose their sight. But there are some advantages as well,” we hear this dialogue by Nithiin’s character in the movie playing in the background, coinciding with visuals of Nithiin meeting his romantic interest played by Nabha Natesh. Meanwhile, we are also...
- 8/24/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film also stars Raashi Khanna, Unni Mukundan and Mamta Mohandas in pivotal roles.Tnm StaffPrithviraj Sukumaran has resumed shooting for his upcoming Malayalam film Bhramam. He took to Instagram on June 30 to share the news with followers. The shooting for the film was halted in view of the lockdown restrictions in the second wave of coronavirus. Sharing a selfie, Prithviraj wrote: “Back to work after the 2021 lockdown! Off to shoot the tale end scene of Bhramam! @bhramammovie.” Helmed by filmmaker Ravi K Chandran, Bhramam is the Mollywood remake of popular Hindi film Andhadhun. Bhramam stars actors Prithviraj Sukumaran, Unni Mukundan, Raashi Khanna and Mamta Mohandas in pivotal roles, while the supporting cast includes actors Surabhi Lakshmi, Ananya, Shankar, Jagadish, and Sudheer Karamana, among others. Bhramam has dialogues and screenplay by Sarath Balan. Apart from directing, filmmaker Ravi K Chandran is also on board as the cinematographer. The film has editing by Sreekar Prasad.
- 7/1/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
EntertainmentTamannaah will reportedly host the inaugural season of ‘MasterChef Telugu’. The photo with Vijay Sethupathi from the promo shoot of the reality cooking show gave fans a peek into the sets.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Tamannaah BhatiaActor Tamannaah Bhatia, who is reportedly going to host the inaugural season of MasterChef Telugu, left fans stunned when she shared a photo of herself alongside actor Vijay Sethupathi on Sunday. The photo from the promo shoot of the reality cooking show gave fans a peek into the sets. “Happy to have shot the promo of @masterchef_telugu_official with @actorvijaysethupathi Coming soon on @geminitv,” Tamannaah wrote. In the photo, Tamannaah looks elegant in a plum-coloured embellished gown while Vijay Sethupathi looks casual in a pair of jeans, black t-shirt and a stylish jacket. A few days ago, Tamannaah shared a behind-the-scenes photo from the sets and wrote, “Coming soon.... @masterchef_telugu_official @geminitv #masterchefindiatelugu.” The...
- 6/28/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Tollywood‘Maestro’ is the Tollywood remake of the popular Bollywood film ‘Andhadhun’, which starred Ayushmann Khurrana, Radhika Apte and Tabu.Tnm StaffActor Nithiin’s upcoming movie Maestro, which is the Tollywood remake of Ayushmann Khurrana’s Bollywood movie Andhadhun, has commenced shooting the final schedule of the film in Hyderabad. Maestro is probably the first Telugu film that has resumed shooting after the second wave of Covid-19. “Youth@actor_nithiin‘s next crazy project #Maestro commenced its final shoot schedule Today in Hyderabad! (sic),” Sreshth Movies, the production house that is bankrolling the movie, tweeted on Monday. Actor Nithiin will be reprising Ayushmann’s role, while Nabha Natesh will be stepping into the shoes of Radhika Apte’s character from the original. Actor Tamannaah Bhatia, who was recently seen in thriller web series November Story, will be reprising Tabu’s role from Andhadhun. The first-look poster of Maestro was released...
- 6/14/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Tollywood The title and first-look posters were released on May 30, on the occasion of actor Allu Sirish’s birthday. Directed by filmmaker Rakesh Sashii, the project is bankrolled by GA2 Pictures.Tnm StaffMarking actor Allu Sirish’s 34th birthday on Sunday, the makers of his upcoming Telugu movie alongside actor Anu Emmanuel revealed the title and first-look posters of the film. The romantic drama has been titled Prema Kadanta. Touted to be a ‘refreshing take on urban relationships’, the makers released two posters on Sunday. One of them features both the actors posing in front of the mirror as Sirish kisses Anu’s forehead, while the other shows the on-screen couple striking a romantic look. Sharing the poster on social media, Allu Sirish wrote, “Excited and happy to share the 2 first looks of “Prema Kadanta”. #PremaKadanta @anuemmanuel @ga2pictures @rakeshsashii.” Directed by filmmaker Rakesh Sashii, the project is bankrolled by...
- 5/31/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe title and first-look poster of ‘Maestro’, the Telugu remake of Bollywood movie ‘Andhadhun’ was unveiled on March 30, marking actor Nithiin’s birthday. Tnm StaffTwitterAfter having a great run at the box office and receiving rave reviews from critics as well as fans, Bollywood film Andhadhun is now being remade in south Indian languages such as Tamil and Telugu. Starring popular Tollywood actors Tamanaah Bhatia and Nithiin in the lead, the Telugu remake is gearing up for release. The title and first-look poster from the movie were revealed by the makers, marking lead actor Nithiin’s 38th birthday on Tuesday. The Telugu remake has been titled Maestro and marks the actor’s 30th film. Production house Sreshth Movies tweeted the announcement with fans along with the first-look poster. Here's the title of 'Youth Star' @actor_nithiin’s #Nithiin30 #Maestro #Nithiin30FirstLook #HappyBirthdayNithiin@tamannaahspeaks @NabhaNatesh @MerlapakaG #SudhakarReddy #NikithaReddy #RajKumarAkella @mahathi_sagar @Jisshusengupta @SreshthMovies pic.
- 3/30/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodSimran will be reprising Tabu’s role from the 2018 Bollywood movie ‘Andhadhun’. Tnm StaffTwitter/ YuvraajActor Simran, who is appreciated and loved by fans for her performance as the lead in various Tamil films over the years, is now all set to act as an antagonist in Andhagan, which is the Tamil remake of 2018 Bollywood movie Andhadhun. The actor retweeted a photo of hers which was taken at the sets of Andhagan. Her photo was shared by Yuvraaj, who is a publicist in the Tamil film industry. “Actress Simran looking pretty as ever on the sets of #Andhagan! @SimranbaggaOffc & @actorprashanth have worked together before as pair. However, in #Andhagan, Simran plays a solid negative shade! Again surprising and entertaining her fans... Can't wait for this one!(sic),” Yuvraaj wrote in the caption of the tweet and also shared Simran’s picture from the shoot. Actress Simran looking pretty as ever on the sets of #Andhagan!
- 3/19/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Kollywood‘Andhagan’ is the Kollywood remake of Ayushmann Khurrana’s 2018 Hindi movie ‘Andhadhun’ Tnm StaffTwitter/PrashanthKollywood actor Priya Anand is the latest addition to the cast of Prashanth’s upcoming film Andhagan as the female lead. Prashanth announced the news on Twitter, sharing a picture from the film’s shoot. “& it’s official! Happy to announce that @PriyaAnand is on board!” he wrote. He also tagged other actors who are part of the cast. & it’s official! Happy to announce that @PriyaAnand is on board! @actorthiagaraja @Music_Santhosh #RaviYadhav @SimranbaggaOffc #karthik @iYogiBabu #KSRavikumar #Oorvasi @vanithavijayku1 @manobalam #LeelaSamson #Poovaiyaar #Andhagan #AndhadhunTamilremake #AndhadhunRemake pic.twitter.com/j1GBC6aHSu — Prashanth (@actorprashanth) March 18, 2021 Andhagan is the Kollywood remake of the 2018 Bollywood movie Andhadun. Prashanth will be reprising Ayushmann Khurrana’s role in the original, while Radhika will be essaying Radhika Apte’s role. Actor Simran has been brought on to essay Tabu’s...
- 3/19/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe Telugu remake of 'Andhadun' will star Nithiin and Tamannaah. Tnm StaffBollywood blockbuster Andhadun is now being remade in Tollywood. The Telugu movie will star Nithiin in the lead along with Tamannaah Bhatia who will be playing the role of Tabu. Andhadun was directed by Sriram Raghavan, who is well-known for his work in movies such as Agent Vinod and Badlapur. Andhadun starred actor Ayushmann Khurrana along with actor Radhika Apte. Tabu played the antagonist in the film. The plot of the critically acclaimed movie revolves around a blind musician who gets caught in the midst of a murder. The Telugu remake of the movie will be directed by Merlapaka Gandhi who had helmed Krishnarjuna Yudham. Actor Nabha Natesh will be reprising the role of Radhika Apte from the Hindi version. Sudhakar Reddy and Nikitha Reddy are producing the film under the banner of Sreshth movies and the film is...
- 2/20/2021
- by Luke
- The News Minute
Tollywood The film is directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti, known for acclaimed thrillers like ‘Aithe’ and ‘Anukokunda Oka Roju’. Digital NativeThe trailer of the Nithiin starrer Check has been unveiled online, generating curiosity among film buffs. From the trailer, we can gather that Nithiin plays the role of Adithya, a genius chess player awaiting capital punishment. Rakul Preet Singh plays his advocate and Priya Prakash Warrier appears to play the role of his love interest. The film is directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti and bankrolled by V Anand Prasad under the banner Bhavya Creations. Watch the trailer of Check: Besides the lead actors, the cast includes Simran Choudary, Posani Krishna Murali, Sai Chand, Murali Sharma, Harsha Vardhan, Sampath Raj, Rohit Pathak, Virendra Chauhan, Chaitanya Krishna, Gururaj Manepalli, Raina Rao, Karthik Ratnam, Praveen Yendamuri, Krishna Teja, Aziz Nazar, Cvl Narasimha Rao and Meka Ramakrishna. The technical crew involved in the project includes Kalyani Malik for music,...
- 2/4/2021
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe actor can be seen attired in full black gym gear and working out in the lush green background.Digital NativeRaashi Khanna’s latest workout video in the lap of nature in Goa is going viral among her fans. The actor seen attired in full black gym gear and working out in the lush green background is creating some serious fitness goals for her fans. Raashi has been roped in to reprise Radhika Apte’s role and Mamta Mohandas will be seen in the role done by Tabu, confirm sources. Sreekar Prasad has been signed up to handle the editing of Bramam, which will go on the floors next week. The film will be bankrolled under the banner AP International. Andhadhun was one of the biggest blockbusters in Bollywood following which the Telugu and Malayalam remake rights were lapped up. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, Andhadhun, starring Ayushmann Khurana in the lead role,...
- 1/25/2021
- by Luke
- The News Minute
Entertainment The contestants put up different kinds of content, from interviewing film personalities to sampling dosa. Rajeswari ParasaAll images from FacebookWhen season 4 of Telugu Bigg Boss came to an end in the last week of December, the contestants did not let their fans miss them after the show for too long. As the weekly eliminations happened and the contestants left the show, they soon reappeared prominently on social media, especially on YouTube, still entertaining their followers. Some of the contestants like Lasya Manjunath, Mehboob Dilse, Alekhya Harika and others had already established themselves on YouTube through their respective channels and it was this fame that helped them grab the Bigg Boss chance. However, there are others like Mukku Avinash, Jordar Sujatha and Ariayana Glory, who started their own channels after they stepped out of the show. Lasya Manjunath, a contestant who already had about 4 lakh followers before stepping into the house,...
- 1/21/2021
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
MollywoodThere are reports that Ahaana Krishna and Mamta Mohandas have been approached to play the female leads.Digital NativeMollywood star Prithviraj Sukumaran will play the lead role in the Malayalam remake of the blockbuster Hindi movie Andhadhun, which will be directed by Ravi K Chandran. According to reports, Prithviraj is likely to shoot for the remake from January 27. The major portion of the film will be shot in and around Kerala and there are also reports that actors Ahaana Krishna and Mamta Mohandas have been approached to play the female leads. An official announcement regarding the cast and crew will be made soon. Andhadhun is a black-comedy thriller starring Ayushmann Khuranna, Radhika Apte and Tabu. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, it is one of the most acclaimed films in Indian cinema in recent years. The film won several awards including three at the national level. Ayushmann’s stellar performance won him...
- 1/20/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Tollywood 'Krack', starring Ravi Teja, was released in theatres for Sankranthi.Digital NativeCourtesy..Twitter Ravi Teja’s Krack, which released in theatres for Sankranthi, has been a box office success so far. On Tuesday, upon watching the film, Tollywood star Chiranjeevi expressed his appreciation for the film to director Gopichand Malineni. The actor met Gopichand and congratulated him on the success of Krack. The director shared a picture of himself with Chirnajeevi on Twitter, writing: “It’s a MegaDay for me ! Appreciation from the Megastar is like a truthful testimony for a commercial success interaction with ChiranjeeviGaru is always an education. Got to learn many important things in a short meeting” It’s a MegaDay for me ! Appreciation from the Megastar is like a truthful testimony for a commercial success Interaction with ChiranjeeviGaru is always an education. Got to learn many important things in a short meeting pic.
- 1/20/2021
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
While Bollywood is still wary about releasing biggies in the theatres, top stars in South India have seized the ongoing festive weekend to release a few much-hyped films in the key markets of Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. Initial response says the response at the box office has been fantastic.
Led by the Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi-starrer Master, and the Ravi Teja release Krack, this weeks releases in the southern cinema halls also includes the Bellamkonda Sreenivas and Nabha Natesh-starrer Alludu Adhurs, and the Ram Pothineni release Red.
Master, easily the most anticipated of the four films, had an opening day collection of Rs 26 crore only in Tamil Nadu, while the pan-India figure, including dubbed prints, stood at Rs 41 crore.
Followed by Master is Krack, which released on January 9. The gross four-day total across the Telugu states is Rs 27.50 crore.
The other two festive releases, Alludu Adhurs and Red,...
Led by the Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi-starrer Master, and the Ravi Teja release Krack, this weeks releases in the southern cinema halls also includes the Bellamkonda Sreenivas and Nabha Natesh-starrer Alludu Adhurs, and the Ram Pothineni release Red.
Master, easily the most anticipated of the four films, had an opening day collection of Rs 26 crore only in Tamil Nadu, while the pan-India figure, including dubbed prints, stood at Rs 41 crore.
Followed by Master is Krack, which released on January 9. The gross four-day total across the Telugu states is Rs 27.50 crore.
The other two festive releases, Alludu Adhurs and Red,...
- 1/15/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Telugu star Nabha Natesh is on cloud nine. Her recent release, Solo Brathuke So Better, has opened to a good response at the theatres. What makes it all the more special is that this was the first film to release in theatres post lockdown.
"I am so happy and grateful for the love audience has showered on my film. I was eagerly waiting to see the audience's reaction," said a visibly happy Nabha.
Even as the film does good business, Nabha's character Amrutha is being liked by viewers. Her acting is receiving special attention of the fans.
Even as many films have been releasing on Ott amid the closure of cinema halls owing to Covid lockdown, Nabha feels going to theatres is more than just an outing.
"It's a wholesome magical experience. It is not just about going to the theatres -- going there, booking tickets, ordering popcorn and watching...
"I am so happy and grateful for the love audience has showered on my film. I was eagerly waiting to see the audience's reaction," said a visibly happy Nabha.
Even as the film does good business, Nabha's character Amrutha is being liked by viewers. Her acting is receiving special attention of the fans.
Even as many films have been releasing on Ott amid the closure of cinema halls owing to Covid lockdown, Nabha feels going to theatres is more than just an outing.
"It's a wholesome magical experience. It is not just about going to the theatres -- going there, booking tickets, ordering popcorn and watching...
- 1/8/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
TollywoodThe film has managed to collect about Rs 11.5 crore so far from theatres.Rajeswari ParasaNearly two weeks ago, on Christmas day, Solo Brathuke So Better (Sbsb), starring Sai Dharam Tej and Nabha Natesh, became the first Telugu movie to hit the theatres post the lockdown in the Telugu states. According to movie trackers and insiders from the film industry, the release has set a good precedent and the response from the audience has boosted the confidence of others from the industry who are looking to release their films in theatres. The film has managed to collect about Rs 11.5 crore from theatres so far. Sbsb was originally bankrolled by Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra Creations. They later sold the movie to Zee Studios which decided to opt for a theatrical release. The move has proved to be profitable as the audience was eager to watch a film in theatres after the lockdown was lifted.
- 1/7/2021
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
TollywoodThere was buzz that Sai Pallavi and Naga Chaitanya's 'Love Story' would also release for Sankranthi but there is no official confirmation on the release date yet.Rajeswari ParasaFile PhotoThis Sankranthi, there are four major movies that have been listed for theatrical release in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Most of these movies were supposed to release in 2020, but the lockdown induced by the coronavirus pandemic played spoilsport. The Sankranthi festive season in the Telugu states always sees the release of big budget movies with popular stars. Last year, there were two major movies — Allu Arjun’s Ala Vaikuntapuramuloo and Mahesh Babu’s Sarileru Neekevvaru — and both became blockbusters. Initially, there was buzz that Sai Pallavi and Naga Chaitanya’s Love Story, Akhil Akkineni’s Most Eligible Bachelor and other films would also release for Sankranthi. However, the makers have not announced any release date officially as of now. Meanwhile, there...
- 1/5/2021
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film also stars Priya Prakash Varrier.Digital NativeThe teaser of Nithiin's film Check was released online on Sunday grabbing the attention of the film enthusiasts. Going by the teaser Nithiin plays the character named Aditya, a chess player but serving prison on the charges of treason. The teaser also introduces Rakul Preet Singh as a lawyer who is determined to prove Aditya’s innocence. Sharing a glimpse of the film, Nithiin took to Twitter and wrote “The wait is finally over. Here's the 1st glimpse of #Check ! So excited! Hope you all like it.” The wait is finally over Here's the 1st glimpse of #Check ! So excited! Hope you all like it Watch here https://t.co/G7inw3OZSn@yeletics @Rakulpreet #PriyaPrakashVarrier #VAnandaPrasad #CheckFirstGlimpse @BhavyaCreations — nithiin (@actor_nithiin) January 3, 2021 Check is directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti. The film also marks the Telugu debut of Malayalam actor Priya Prakash Varrier,...
- 1/4/2021
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe video starts with Venkatesh Daggubati’s voice introducing Ravi Teja’s character.Digital NativeBy Arrangement Tollywood star Ravi Teja’s upcoming film Krack is anticipated to be an action thriller, in which the actor will be seen playing a cop. Directed by Gopichand Malineni, the film is reportedly in the final stages of post-production, and is slated to hit theatres on the occasion of Sankranti.The makers of Krack released the trailer on New Year’s Eve. Sharing the trailer on his social media, Ravi Teja wrote: "Here's our new year treat for you all!! Hope you enjoy it #Krack #KrackTrailer https://youtu.be/EAvpSWmoPSA Thank you @VenkyMama for lending your voice to the trailer! @megopichand @shrutihaasan @varusarath @thondankani @TagoreMadhu @dop_gkvishnu @MusicThaman #HappyNewYear2021" The trailer has the voice of Venkatesh Daggubati introducing Ravi Teja’s character as police officer Potharaju Veera Shankar. Krack has Shruti Hassan as the female lead.
- 1/1/2021
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
TOLLYWOODThe film is the Telugu remake of Kollywood’s ‘Thadam’.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe trailer of Ram Pothineni 's Red, the remake of the Tamil film Thadam, has been unveiled and has already garnered the attention of the film buffs. The Telugu remake reportedly has Ram Pothineni playing dual roles. Red is directed by Kishore Tirumala and produced by Sravanthi Ravikishore, and has Nivetha Pethuraj and Malavika Sharma as the female leads. The trailer begins with a romantic encounter between Ram’s character Siddharth and Malvika Sharma, and it promises a nail-biting investigative thriller like the Tamil original. The trailer has been edited to encourage the audience to think that the protagonist might be the killer in the murder investigation. The technical crew of Red includes Mani Sharma for music, Sameer Reddy for cinematography and Junaid Siddiqui for editing. Initially scheduled to hit the big screens in April, the action-thriller got...
- 12/25/2020
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
TollywoodDespite recent reports that the film will head for direct-ott release, the makers of 'Krack' have gone for a theatrical release.Digital NativeDirector Gopichand Malineni on Saturday via a Twitter post confirmed that his upcoming Telugu film Krack will release in cinemas for the Sankranti festival. He revealed in a tweet that Krack will release on January 14 next year. Despite recent reports that the film will head for direct-ott release, the makers of Krack have gone for a theatrical release. This means, this Sankranti will see Telugu fans head to the theatres to watch Krack and Pawan Kalyan’s Vakeel Saab, which is also releasing for Sankranti. Krack is the third collaboration of Ravi Teja and Malineni after Don Seenu and Balupu. The project also marks the second collaboration of Ravi Teja and Shruti Haasan after Balupu. In the film, which is tipped to be an action-thriller, Ravi Teja plays a cop.
- 12/19/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
TOLLYWOODThe actor recently appeared as a guest on Samantha Akkineni’s talk show ‘Sam Jam’ on the Ott platform Aha. Digital NativeDigital NativeTamannaah Bhatia recently appeared on a special episode of Samantha Akkineni’s talk show Sam Jam on Ott platform Aha. Among other things, Samantha asked Tamannaah that if she were to break her rule of no on-screen kissing, whom would she break it for. Tamannaah’s answer was Vijay Deverakonda, and when Samantha pointed out that Tamannaah might be a little young for him, the Baahubali actor joked, “Love has nothing to do with age.” Sam Jam is Samantha's first stint as a talk show host. So far, Chiranjeevi, Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati and Tamannaah Bhatia have appeared on the show. As per reliable sources, some of the other celebrities that fans can expect to see as future guests include Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and badminton champion Saina Nehwal,...
- 12/12/2020
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
Entertainment The Telugu film ‘Chatrapathi’, starring Prabhas and directed by SS Rajamouli, was released in 2005. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Telugu film Chatrapathi, starring Prabhas, was among director SS Rajamouli's early films, and his first collaboration with the star before the Baahubali series. It told the story of a man who fought for the rights of refugees from Sri Lanka. It was an out-and-out action film that turned out to be a huge hit at the box office. Prabhas portrayed a character called Chatrapathi Sivaji. The film is now all set to be remade in Hindi, and Bellamkonda Sreenivas is set to make his Bollywood debut with this remake. The remake will be directed by Vv Vinayak and produced by Jayantilal Gada's Pen Studios. Vv Vinayak is known for films such as Tagore, Khaidi No. 150, and Aadi, among others. The pre-production works of the Chatrapathi remake are underway as Vijayendra Prasad,...
- 11/30/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
Tollywood The film marks the third collaboration of Ravi Teja with director Gopichand Malineni. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe shooting of the Ravi Teja and Shruti Haasan starrer Telugu film Krack, directed by Gopichand Malineni, resumed in Hyderabad last month after a long pause because of the Covid-19 lockdown.The latest news reports suggest that shooting for the film is almost finished, with one song is left to be shot. The makers are planning to shoot the song post-Deepavali, and the film has now entered into post-production stage. Krack is the third time that Ravi Teja and Gopichand Malineni have collaborated, after Don Seenu and Balupu. The project also marks the second collaboration of Ravi Teja and Shruti Haasan after Balupu. In the film, which is touted to be an action-thriller, Ravi Teja reportedly plays a cop. Recently, reports emerged that the film is a remake of the 2016 Tamil film Theri, which...
- 11/12/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
Tollywood A few Telugu films like ‘V’ and ‘Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya’ were released on Ott this year because of the pandemic.Digital NativeSai Dharam Tej’s upcoming film Solo Brathuke So Better is reportedly gearing up for a theatrical release. Earlier, there were reports that the filmmakers might opt for an Ott release, but with the theatres in Andhra and Telangana reopening post lockdown, it has now been decided that the film will be released in theatres. Solo Brathuke So Better has already received a U certificate, and all that remains now is an official announcement regarding its release date. It may be noted here that a couple of theatres are functional in Vizag now, and there are reports that all theatres in Andhra Pradesh may become fully functional by December. Therefore, in all probability, Solo Brathuke So Better may hit the theatres in December this year. The film...
- 10/23/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
Tollywood‘Khiladi’, starring Ravi Teja, Meenakshi Chaudhary and Dimple Hayathi, will start production next month.Digital NativeBy ArrangementTollywood star Ravi Teja is gearing up for his upcoming film Khiladi, directed by Ramesh Varma Penmetsa and produced by Satyanarayana Konery and Pen Studios. On Sunday Ravi posted the first look and title of the film on his social media, stating, "Unveiling the first look of #Khiladi. All set for another exciting journey! @DirRameshVarma #KoneruSatyanarayana #AStudiosLLP @PenMovies." Unveiling the first look of #Khiladi All set for another exciting journey!@DirRameshVarma #KoneruSatyanarayana #AStudiosLLP @PenMovies pic.twitter.com/PNoBgLkfhg — Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl) October 18, 2020 The first look poster features a stylish Ravi Teja, wearing a black full-sleeved T-Shirt and black jeans, with reflective sunglasses. In the film, Ravi Teja will be seen in a dual role, with Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female lead and Dimple Hayathi as the second lead. The film is set...
- 10/19/2020
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
Covid-19She said she is currently taking a break from her schedule and rehabilitating herself and building up immunity.Digital NativeTamannaah Bhatia contracted a high fever while filming for an ad film at a studio in Hyderabad, and later she tested positive for coronavirus. She was admitted to a private hospital in Hyderabad after her diagnosis for further treatment. Later, medical professionals have advised her to stay under home quarantine and she stayed in the city for the quarantine period. After completing her quarantine period, she headed back to Mumbai, where she got a warm welcome from her parents as she reached home. On Friday she had posted a video on Instagram of her workout schedule. The actress shared that she was struggling to do even four push-ups though there was a time she could do 40 at one go. In the video, she was talking about taking baby steps to...
- 10/17/2020
- by Haripriya
- The News Minute
CoronavirusIn a video, Tamannaah said, "I will spend some time here building up my stamina and energies before getting back to work.”Digital NativeActor Tamannaah Bhatia on Wednesday completed her quarantine period and headed back to Mumbai. She got a warm welcome from her parents as she reached home. The actor took to her Instagram handle and posted a heartfelt homecoming video in which said, "It has been so crazy and I’m grateful it’s over and done with. I can finally live my life; the last few weeks have been a lot to process. These 14 days are really a lot to process and I’m gonna be putting up a lot to tell people what I’ve gone through. I will soon share whatever I’ve been through. I can’t tell you how happy I am to be back home. I will spend some time here building...
- 10/15/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
KollywoodFor reasons yet unknown, director Mohan Raja has opted out of the project and the makers roped in Frederick to helm the remake. Digital NativeIn what can be best described as a totally unexpected development, director JJ Fredrick of Ponmagal Vandhal fame has been roped in to direct the yet-untitled Tamil remake of Andhadhun, starring Prashanth. The makers made the announcement via a statement but didn't explain why Mohan Raja is no longer associated with the project. A few months ago, it was announced that Mohan Raja will helm the project and producer Thiagarajan had said he's thrilled to join hands with such an exciting filmmaker. Apparently, Mohan Raja has signed a new project with Ram Charan which he hopes to start and complete before Thani Oruvan 2. Therefore, it is being speculated that he must have opted out of Andhadhun remake to focus on his Telugu commitment. While Prashant will play the lead,...
- 10/14/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Tollywood The actor has become popular among Telugu audiences for extending help to those severely affected by the lockdown.Digital NativeBollywood star Sonu Sood joined the sets of the Telugu movie Alludu Adhurs recently. The star was in the news during the lockdown for helping migrant workers struggling to go back to their home states by arranging transport. He also helped several people in the Telugu-speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, endearing himself to the Telugu audiences. So when he landed at the airport in Hyderabad, Sonu Sood was surrounded by fans waiting to accord him a grand reception. Upon reaching the Alludu Adhurs shooting spot, Sonu Sood received a rousing reception from the team and was felicitated by the veteran actor Prakash Raj. In Alludu Adhurs, Bellamkonda Sreenivas will be playing the lead role, with Nabha Natesh and Anu Emmanuel roped in to play the female leads. Incidentally,...
- 9/29/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
TollywoodIn the original, Tabu had played the central character, which was that of a woman having an extramarital affair. Digital NativeDigital NativeIt was announced last year that the hit Bollywood flick Andhadhun would be remade in Telugu starring Tollywood star Nithin. Nithin's father Sudhakar Reddy had bagged the Telugu remake rights and now we hear that he will be producing it under his banner Sreshth Movies and it will be directed by Merlapaka Gandhi. Now it has been announced officially that Tamannaah Bhatia and Nabha Natesh have been roped in for the Telugu remake. While Tamannaah would reprise Tabu's role, Radhika Apte's role will be portrayed by Nabha Natesh. A statement from the production house Sreshth Movies gives out the complete details about the project including the star cast and crew. The statement reads: “Tamannaah, Nabha Natesh finalized for Nithiin, Merlapaka Gandhi, Sreshth movies film….N Sudhakar Reddy and...
- 9/19/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
Tollywood The film is touted to be a family entertainer. Digital NativeDirector Maruthi Dasari’s last directorial Prati Roju Pandage turned out to be a big hit and he is currently working on his next. Reports are that the director is planning on a family entertainer and may rope in Ram Pothineni to play the lead role. Sources in the know say that Ram is impressed with the family drama that Maruthi has come up and will allot dates soon after completing his current film. The project is still in the initial stages and we can expect an official word soon. Ram’s last film release was iSmart Shankar, which turned out to be one of the biggest blockbusters in Tollywood. The film was directed by Puri Jagannath. Ram Pothineni played the title role in it with Nabha Natesh and Nidhi Agarwal played his heroines. iSmart Shankar had Brahmanandam, Rao Ramesh,...
- 4/1/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe prep work for this film has begun already and the director is scouting for a suitable heroine to play Ravi Teja’s lead pair. Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector Trinadha Rao Nakkina will soon be wielding the megaphone for a Ravi Teja starrer. The prep work for this film has begun already and the director is scouting for a suitable heroine to play Ravi Teja’s lead pair. According to sources in the know, Tammannah has been approached to play the female lead but she is yet to sign on the dotted line. Sources close to the film unit say that the director is keen on roping in Tammannah as she would be apt for the role. Trinadha Rao Nakkina’s last release was Hello Guru Prema Kosame, which had Ram in the lead role. It was produced by Dil Raju under his banner Sri Venkateswara Creations. Made on a budget of Rs 1.5 crore,...
- 3/20/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe groundwork for this project is on and the shooting is expected to commence in April or May. Digital NativeDigital NativeSai Dharam Tej and Nivetha Pethuraj are all set to team up for a movie that will be directed by Deva Katta. Earlier, the actors shared the screen space in Chitralahari, which had Kalyani Priyadarshan as the female lead. The Deva Katta directorial will be produced by Bhagawan and Pulla Rao. The groundwork for this project is on and the shooting is expected to commence in April or May. The official Pooja happened recently in Hyderabad with the Power Star Pawan Kalyan gracing the occasion. Enquiries about this yet to be titled film revealed that the story will deal with the current socio-economic and political issues. Sai Dharam Tej not only has a meaty role to play in the film but his characterisation is intense, we hear. The actor, to...
- 3/13/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
TollywoodWhile Nabha Natesh will play the female lead pair in this entertainer, Sonu Sood and Anu Emmanuel will be seen in pivotal roles.Digital NativeWe had reported earlier that Bellamkonda Sreenivas will be teaming up with director Santosh Srinivas Rowthu for a film. The official pooja for this film happened at the Ramanaidu Studios in Hyderabad recently. Ace producer Dil Raju directed the first shot and Gemini Kiran switched on the camera, with director Vv Vinayak giving the first clap. Bankrolled by G Subrahmanyam under his banner, the film has Devi Sri Prasad composing the tunes with Dudley cranking the camera. Nabha Natesh has been roped in to share screen space with Bellamkonda Sreenivas. The first look poster of the film, which also revealed the title and release date, was released recently. Titled Alludu Adhurs, the film will hit the marquee on April 30. While Bellamkonda Sreenivas and Nabha Natesh are...
- 3/13/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is a remake of the Tamil hit film ‘Thadam’ which had Arun Vijay in the lead.Digital NativeThe upcoming Ram Pothineni starrer Red will have Hebah Patel shaking a leg with the lead actor for a special song. Reports are that the film’s director was looking to sign on a lead actor for this song before narrowing in on Hebah as the right choice. This massy and an energetic song will be filmed at a popular studio in Hyderabad, we hear. Red is the remake of the hit Tamil movie Thadam, which had Arun Vijay in the lead. Ram will be reprising Arun’s role in this flick. Directed by Kishore Tirumala and produced by Sravanthi Ravikishore under the banner Sri Sravanthi Movies, this action thriller will have three heroines in the star cast - Nivetha Pethuraj, Malavika Sharma and Amritha Aiyer. The technical crew of the...
- 3/5/2020
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is a remake of the Tamil hit film ‘Thadam’ which had Arun Vijay in the lead.Digital NativeThe upcoming Ram Pothineni starrer Red will have Hebah Patel shaking a leg with the lead actor for a special song. Reports are that the film’s director was looking to sign on a lead actor for this song before narrowing in on Hebah as the right choice. This massy and an energetic song will be filmed at a popular studio in Hyderabad, we hear. Red is the remake of the hit Tamil movie Thadam, which had Arun Vijay in the lead. Ram will be reprising Arun’s role in this flick. Directed by Kishore Tirumala and produced by Sravanthi Ravikishore under the banner Sri Sravanthi Movies, this action thriller will have three heroines in the star cast - Nivetha Pethuraj, Malavika Sharma and Amritha Aiyer. The technical crew of the...
- 3/5/2020
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is a remake of the Tamil movie 'Thadam', which had Arun Vijay in the lead role.Digital NativeMakers of the upcoming Ram Pothineni-starrer Red have announced the film's release date. It will be hitting the screens on April 9. The film is directed by Kishore Tirumala and produced by Sravanthi Ravikishore under the banner Sri Sravanthi Movies, this action thriller will have three heroines in the star cast - Nivetha Pethuraj, Malavika Sharma and Amritha Aiyer. The technical crew of the Telugu version includes Mani Sharma for music, Sameer Reddy for cinematography and Junaid Siddiqui for editing. Red is a remake of the Tamil movie Thadam, which had Arun Vijay in the lead role. It is an action crime thriller film which was written and directed by Magizh Thirumeni and produced by Inder Kumar under the banner Redhan – The Cinema People. The film had Arun Vijay,...
- 2/29/2020
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodSet against the backdrop of Ongole, Gopichand is planning it out as a complete entertainer and Ravi Teja will be seen in an eccentric police avatar again.Digital NativeRavi Teja and Gopichand Malineni have joined hands for yet another action-entertainer titled Krack. The first look was released on the occasion of New Year 2020 and now the makers have released the teaser of the film. Set against the backdrop of Ongole, Gopichand is planning it out as a complete entertainer and Ravi Teja will be seen in an eccentric police avatar again. A police officer with a bit of crack mentality is his characterisation. The teaser seems to be packed with all the mass elements. In the film, Ravi Teja sports a new look with a twirled moustache and beard. The film, which went on the floors yesterday, November 14, has Shruti Haasan playing the female lead in this entertainer. After a two-year-break,...
- 2/24/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
Tollywood According to sources, Nivetha Pethuraj, Malavika Sharma and Amritha Aiyer have been roped in to play female leads.Digital NativeThe shooting of actor Ram Pothineni's next film,Red, is currently in progress. The film is directed by Kishore Tirumala and produced by Sravanthi Ravikishore under the banner Sri Sravanthi Movies. Touted to be an action thriller, this film will have three heroines in the star cast. While it was earlier reported that Nivetha Pethuraj and Malavika Sharma had joined the star cast already, the latest to join the team is Amritha Aiyer who seen in films like Pokkiri Raja, Kaali, and Bigil. The technical crew of this flick includes Mani Sharma for music, Sameer Reddy for cinematography and Junaid Siddiqui for editing. Red will be the official remake of the hit Tamil movie Thadam. Thadam was an action crime thriller film that was written and directed by Magizh Thirumeni...
- 1/31/2020
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
ReviewRavi Teja plays a gangster who was buried under ice in Ladakh and is resurrected 35 years later and hasn’t aged a day.Krishna SripadaScene from the trailerDisco Raja (Ravi Teja) is a gangster who was buried under ice in Ladakh and when he is resurrected 35 years later – because science, chief! – he hasn’t aged a day. Our local Captain America though is not a coward like the original Avenger because he doesn’t hide behind a vibranium shield. After all, why would you need vibranium when your body can vibrate to disco music and charge itself – the same tune playing over and over on a Walkman, which probably was frozen in ice too for 35 years. It is like someone created one tune as sample and then angry with the lack of proper payment ditched the project, so we have to make do with that tune that plays every time...
- 1/24/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is set to hit the marquee on January 24.Digital NativeRavi Teja’s Disco Raja is all set to hit the marquee on January 24. The promos are happening full swing right now. Speaking about the film, director Vi Anand had said in an interview to the Times of India, “I had the basic idea for Disco Raja’s story ten years ago, but it’s been only a year and a half since I’ve found enough material to frame it right. The film will have many entertaining elements and is the most important film of my career.” According to the director, an action sequence in Disco Raja has been shot in Iceland with the Fast and Furious crew involved in its making. The entire stunt scenes were shot at the Langjökull glacier, which is one of the largest in the world, he revealed. Incidentally, Interstellar was also shot in the same location,...
- 1/23/2020
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
Tollywood The actor has lent his voice for the track ‘Rum Pum Bum’ along with Bappi Lahiri and Sri Krishna.Digital NativeThe makers of Ravi Teja’s next Disco Raja have launched a breezy track, Rum Pum Bum crooned by Ravi Teja along with Bappi Lahiri and Sri Krishna. The quirky lyrics of the song have been penned by Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry. This is not the actor’s first time trying his hand at singing. He previously sang the song Kajal Chellivaa from his film Balupu and also sang the song Notanki Notanki from the film Power. Both the movies had music composer SS Thaman handling the tunes. “The makers of Disco Raja are confident that Ravi Teja’s track will be one of the talking points of the film. Also, his histrionics as both the father and son in the film are something the actor is excited to share with his audiences,...
- 1/17/2020
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film will hit screens on January 24.Digital NativeDisco Raja is one of the most anticipated films in Tollywood this year. Directed by Vi Anand, starring Ravi Teja as the main lead, the film went on floors last year on January 26 to coincide with Ravi Teja’s birthday. The shooting of this film was wrapped up recently. With the film hitting the screens on 24 January, the teaser of the film was released recently. On the occasion of the Sankranti festival, the makers have dropped the second teaser naming it as 'Teaser 2.0'. Ravi Teja shared it on his Twitter handle, "Here's #DiscoRajaTeaser2!! Stay tuned...there's more to come! #WannaDanceWithDiscoRaja #DiscoRaja #DiscoRajaOnJan24th". Here's #DiscoRajaTeaser2!! Stay tuned...there's more to come!#WannaDanceWithDiscoRaja#DiscoRaja #DiscoRajaOnJan24thhttps://t.co/kddVF0LT8w — Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl) January 13, 2020 Disco Raja is a science fiction, a genre that is sure to bring in the audiences to the theatres.
- 1/15/2020
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodHelmed by Santosh Srinivas, the film was officially launched on November 29 at Ramanaidu studios. Digital NativeDigital Native Cinematographer Dudley, who has worked in films like Singham, Chennai Express and others, was recently roped in for Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas's next, marking the cinematographer's debut in Tollywood. The latest is that Dudley has now walked out of the project. Helmed by Santosh Srinivas, the film was officially launched on November 29 at Ramanaidu Studios. According to industry sources, Dudley walked out of the project owing to creative differences between him and director Santosh Srinivas. A source told Deccan Chronicle, "Dudley realised that the filmmakers and he were not on the same page. He felt that he would be in a tricky situation if he continues to work and the situation being such, he left the project a few days back." Now, the makers have approached Chota K Naidu to complete the rest of the movie.
- 1/6/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe movie is directed by Gopichand and has Shruthi Hasan playing the female lead. Digital NativeThe first look poster of Ravi Teja’s upcoming film titled Krack directed by Gopichand Mallineni was released on Jan 1. Sharing the first look poster with his fans, Ravi Teja tweeted, “Wishing everyone a very #HappyNew2020 May this new year fill your life with love happiness and joy #Krack”. Wishing everyone a very #HappyNew2020 May this new year fill your life with love happiness and joy #Krack pic.twitter.com/cnalIxlfYi — Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl) January 1, 2020 According to sources, Gopichand is planning it as a complete entertainer and Ravi Teja will be seen in an eccentric police avatar again. Shruti Haasan is already on board to play the female lead in this entertainer. After a two-year-break, Shruti Haasan is making a comeback to Telugu with this film. Samuthirakani and Varalaxmi Sarath Kumar are also playing crucial roles.
- 1/2/2020
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
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