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~ Maa Nanna Superhero will be available starting November 15 exclusively on ZEE5 Global ~

~ Directed by Abhilash Reddy Kankara, Maa Nanna Superhero is an emotional father-son drama produced by V Celluloid and starring Sudheer Babu, Sayaji Shinde, Sai Chand, and Aarna ~

Global, November 13th, 2024: ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, announces the digital premiere of Maa Nanna Superhero, the recently released Telugu blockbuster. Directed by Abhilash Reddy Kankara, known for his work on the acclaimed Loser series, this emotional family drama stars Sudheer Babu in the lead role, alongside seasoned actors Sayaji Shinde, Sai Chand, and Aarna. Produced by Sunil Balusu under the banner of V Celluloids and VR Global Media in association with Cam Entertainment, Maa Nanna Superhero delves into the challenges of father-son relationships, exploring the sacrifices we make for those we love and the hidden truths that often lie behind what we see.

TollywoodThe film hit the big screens on June 17 this year.Tnm StaffTwitter / Rana DaggubatiActors Sai Pallavi and Rana Daggubati’s recently released film Virata Parvam is gearing up for its Ott release. The film will stream on Netflix from July 1. Sharing the announcement with fans, Netflix India South tweeted on Wednesday, June 29, “A relentless quest for love and freedom! Get ready to experience the world of Virata Parvam, coming to Netflix on 1st of July in Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil! #VirataParvamOnNetflix.” The film hit the big screens on June 17 this year. Inspired by true events of the 1990s in the Telangana region, Rana essays the role of Comrade Ravanna who is known by his pen name Aranya. Sai Pallavi essayed the role of Vennela, an admirer of Comrade Ravanna’s works. The film is set in the backdrop of the Naxalite movement in Telangana region. D Suresh Babu presented the film,...

TollywoodHelmed by Venu Udugula, ‘Virata Parvam’ is slated for theatrical release on June 17.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe much-awaited trailer of Virata Parvam, starring actors Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi, was unveiled on Sunday, June 5. The trailer launch event took place in Kurnool. Directed by Venu Udugula, Virata Parvam is a love story set in the backdrop of the Naxalite movement in the Telangana region in the 1990s. Sharing the trailer, Sai Pallavi tweeted, “The biggest moments in history have originated from simple incidents. The key lies in the purity of emotion. This is one such story of honesty, love and adventure. I’m proud to share with you all the trailer of Virata Parvam.” The same is revealed through the trailer that shows the hardships of the people in the region during that time. Ravanna, played by Rana, is known for his revolutionary writings. Vennela, essayed by Sai Pallavi, is a fan of his work.

TollywoodThe film was initially slated to release on July 1.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Sai PallaviActors Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi’s periodic action drama Virata Parvam was initially slated for theatrical release on July 1. The makers of the film announced on Monday, May 30 that the film will hit the big screens on June 17. Sharing the news with fans, Sai Pallavi wrote, “We’ll see you sooner.#VirataParvam from the 17th of June@RanaDaggubati @venuudugulafilm @SLVCinemasOffl.” Inspired by true events of the 1990s, Rana plays the role of Comrade Ravanna who is known by his pen name Aranya. Sai Pallavi will be seen as his admirer named Vennela.The film is also set in the backdrop of the Naxalite movement in Telangana region. The motion poster also portrays the theme of the movie, with Suresh Bobbili’s background score. D Suresh Babu is presenting the film, while Sudhakar Cherukuri of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas is bankrolling it.

Tollywood'Gargi’, which is set to release in Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil, is written and directed by Gautham Ramachandran.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeActor Sai Pallavi took to social media on Monday, May 9, to unveil the glimpse video from her upcoming film Gargi. It was unveiled on May 9 marking the occasion of Sai Pallavi’s 30th birthday. The video starts with a shot of Sai Pallavi coming out of the kitchen of a dimly lit house. This is followed by behind-the-scenes shots from the sets of Gargi. The glimpse video also features visuals of the actor dubbing in Telugu. A shot featuring ‘lady justice’ suggests that Sai Pallavi’s character is likely to fight for justice. Gargi is set to release in three languages including Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Sai Pallavi will be playing the titular role, as shown in the glimpse video. Sharing the video, Sai Pallavi wrote, “I waited months to talk about this film,...

TollywoodThe film was initially slated to hit the big screens last year but was postponed in view of the coronavirus pandemic. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Rana DaggubatiThe makers of actors Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi’s upcoming film Virata Parvam announced on Friday, May 6 that the movie will hit the big screens on July 1. A new poster was also released to share the release date announcement.The poster looks arresting as both Rana and Sai Pallavi appear to be in a hurry, as they run in the forest whilst holding hands. While Rana looks aggressive with a gun in his hand, Sai Pallavi looks scared. Virata Parvam is written and directed by Venu Udugula. Sharing the release date announcement with fans, Rana Daggubati wrote, “The wait was long, but we promise you a classic.#VirataParvam Grand Theatrical Release worldwide on July 1st.” Inspired by true events from the 1990s, Rana plays the...

CinemaHere are some south Indian films where fathers have been supportive of their daughter's ambitions and dreams.Tnm StaffThe film industry in India often portrays dads as stern serious father figures in their daughter's lives. As mothers are shown to understand the needs of their daughters and act as close confidantes, when it comes to realising their ambitions, daughters are shown to eventually turn to their fathers, hoping to get some nudging and emotional support. This relationship of mutual trust has often translated into success stories, many of which have been captured in Indian cinema. Here are some examples from the south Indian film industry, where fathers have been supportive of their daughter's ambitions and dreams.  Anjali: Mani Ratnam's 1990 Tamil film is about a small child with intellectual disability. Since she's born with a terminal illness and likely to pass away in a few months, the doctors advise Shekar (Raghuvaran), the father,...

TollywoodThe lyrical video of 'Kolu Kolu' from the film will be out soon.Tnm Staff The makers of Telugu film Viraata Parvam released an unseen poster of lead actor Sai Pallavi, and announced that the lyrical video of ‘Kolu Kolu’, one of the songs from the movie, will be released on February 25. Actor Sai Pallavi shared the new poster from her official Twitter handle. The poster shows Sai Pallavi striking a graceful pose, dressed in a yellow half-saree and green skirt. “The longest waits are the ones for our loved ones! #ViraataParvam First Single #KoluKolu to be out on 25th Feb,” Slv Cinema, the production company bankrolling the project, tweeted on Monday. Premalo munigi unna Vennela ❤️@venuudugulafilm @RanaDaggubati @SLVCinemasOffl @SureshProdns #KoluKolu #VirataParvam pic.twitter.com/bauCUKMU67 The longest waits are the ones for our loved ones!#ViraataParvam First Single #KoluKolu to be out on 25th Feb❤️#ViraataParvamOnApril30@RanaDaggubati @Sai_Pallavi...

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,...

Listicle The portrayal of the father-daughter bond in the newly released film 'Gunjan Saxena' has come under much praise.Tnm StaffGunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, based on the true life story of the first Indian woman to join the Iaf (Indian Air Force), has been getting rave reviews. The portrayal of the relationship between Gunjan (Janhvi Kapoor) and her father (Pankaj Tripathi) has particularly been appreciated. Gunjan belongs to an army family and her dream from childhood is to fly a plane. Since a flying course is too expensive, she signs up for the first batch of women who are allowed to join the Iaf on the suggestion of her father. While her brother and mother find her choice of career inappropriate, her father is always supportive, finding ways to keep his daughter's dream stay alive. Here are some south Indian films where fathers have been supportive of their daughter's ambitions and dreams.

TollywoodThe film is directed by Sekhar Kammula and is his second with Sai Pallavi.Tnm StaffNaga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi’s next with director Sekhar Kammula is titled Love Story. The makers of the film released the first look poster along with the title on Tuesday. The first look video of the film was released in December, but it's title has been announced only now. Love Story will be Sai Pallavi’s second film with Sekhar Kammula after the roaring success of Fidaa in 2017. Sai Pallavi is known for her dance moves and her fans can't get enough of her videos. In fact, the song 'Rowdy Baby' from Maari 2, in which she dances with Dhanush, has garnered over 750 million views on YouTube. “There isn’t a better title to reflect the essence of this movie!” Naga Chaitanya wrote on Twitter while sharing the poster of the film. There isn...

EntertainmentReports state that the director is keen on a romantic comedy, before the sequel to 'Leader'.Digital Native Sekhar-Kammula.jpgDirector Sekhar Kammula is basking in glory over the massive success of his last film release Fidaa. Starring Varun Tej and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles, it is a romantic comedy that garnered positive reviews from film buffs and critics, and this gave rise to speculations over the director’s next. There have been reports that Sekhar Kammula is keen on directing a sequel to the 2010 hit movie Leader. Starring Rana Daggubati in the lead role, it was a political thriller. While fans are eagerly waiting for news about his next movie, reports suggested that the director was not keen on directing a political film right now. He is contemplating on making a film on the lines of Fidaa, which means we can expect a romantic comedy. The film will be produced by Dil Raju, who had bankrolled Fidaa and Leader. Reports state that the director is keen on roping in Vijay Devarakonda of Arjun Reddy fame to play the lead role in the upcoming film. Fidaa, made on a budget of Rs. 13 crore, collected Rs. 90 crore. Written and directed by Sekhar Kammula, the film was produced by Dil Raju under his banner Sri Venkateswara Creations. Varun Tej and Sai Pallavi had played the lead roles in this movie with Sai Chand, Raja Chembolu, Aryan Talla, Geeta Bhaskar, Saranya Pradeep, Satyam Rajesh, Harshvardhan Rane, appearing in pivotal roles. With the director deciding to go ahead with a romantic entertainer yet again, his fans have to wait for a political thriller from him. Sekhar Kammula made his debut as director with Dollar Dreams, which was released in English and Telugu in 2000. He then went on to direct films such as Anand, Happy Days, Life is Beautiful, Fidaa etc, which were big hits in his career. Content by Digital Native. Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...

The Varun Tej and Sai Pallavi starrer Fidaa is expected to hit the silver screens within the next couple of months. According to official sources, the teaser of Fidaa is all set to be released on June 17th. Written and directed by Shekhar Kammula, the film has Raja Chembolu, Sai Chand, Sharanya Pradeep, Geetha Bhaskar, Harshvardhan Rane, Nathan Smales, Sarah Berry, Lydia Pagan and Danielle Gregory playing important roles.