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The much-awaited Thalapathy68, starring Vijay and Pooja Hegde in the lead roles, has been making headlines ever since it was announced. The film, directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by Ags Entertainment, is slated to release in 2024. The latest buzz about the film is that Vijay will be playing dual roles, one of which will be a negative character. This will be the first time that Vijay will be seen in a grey shade in his career.

According to sources, Vijay will be playing a father and son duo, who have contrasting personalities and ideologies. The father will be a ruthless businessman, who is involved in illegal activities and has a rivalry with another character played by Selvaraghavan. The son will be a positive and cheerful person, who falls in love with Pooja Hegde’s character and tries to reform his father. The film will reportedly have a lot of twists and turns,...

Mumbai, July 19 (Ians) Shruti Hassan, sporting a rebellious attitude, has said that she has trouble fitting into society with all its rules and norms, with her many challenges making it difficult for her to adjust.

But taking pride in her unique self, which many term as ‘weird’, she shared a rhyme where she said that now she knows what to really care about, and even though she has been misunderstood, the difference in herself brings her much joy.

Sharing a poetic rhyme in the Stories section of her Instagram, she wrote, “Insomnia thoughts

“Somewhere in between, I don’t fit in?

“But I also kind of do?”

“It’s always been a mystery to me”

“Being different has been a joy”

“Being misunderstood, a part of that journey”

“I think I have reached that space and time

“Where I know what to care about”

“Aleast for now (:”

“And starting...

Tamil actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar has been signed up for Balakrishna’s upcoming movie, which has been tentatively titled ‘NBK107’ (as in Balakrishna’s 107th film). Helmed by ‘Krack’ director Gopichand Malineni, the movie is all set to get on the floors soon. The makers had earlier announced that Shruti Haasan would star opposite Balakrishna. According to a […]...

TollywoodThe movie marks filmmaker Damodara Attada’s directorial debut and also stars Sanvi Megha and Geetha Saayini.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTube Actor Anand Deverakonda’s hit Telugu film Pushpaka Vimanam is set to release on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Aha. The film will start streaming on December 10. Sharing the announcement, Anand wrote: “Marriage status: It's complicated or should I say- wife missing! Smell something fishyy? Find out why on Dec 10 with #PushpakVimanamOnAHA.” Pushpaka Vimanam released in theatres on November 12 this year. The story revolves around a math teacher Sundar, whose life takes a horrifying turn when he finds his wife dead. Sundar’s predictable life spirals into chaos. A dark comedy thriller, the film is also a social commentary on arranged marriages, societal pressures, moral policing, and finding love. Pushpaka Vimanam marks filmmaker Damodara Attada’s directorial debut. Like Anand’s previous films, such as Dorasani that released in 2019 and the 2020 film Middle Class Melodies,...

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s upcoming movie with Mythri Movie Makers was launched at an official event earlier on Saturday. This upcoming project is directed by Gopichand Mallineni, who recently scored a hit with Ravi Teja’s ‘Krack’. The makers of the upcoming movie which is tentatively titled ‘NBK107’, had organised a formal muhurat event in Hyderabad, where the […]...

Tollywood The film’s cast also includes Meenakshi Chaudhary, Dimple Hayathi, Arjun Sarja and Anasuya Bharadwaj in pivotal roles. Tnm StaffYouTube/Aditya Music The release date for Ravi Teja’s long awaited film Khiladi has been finally announced. Khiladi will be released in theatres on February 11, 2022. The film, touted to be an action thriller, also features actors Meenakshi Chaudhary and Dimple Hayathi in the lead roles. The Ramesh Varma directorial was earlier slated to release in theatres on May 28, 2021, but was postponed due to the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Announcing the release date, Ravi Teja, who is popularly known as ‘Mass Maharaja’ by fans, tweeted, “See you in cinemas #Khiladi February 11th, 2022.” Postponing the release back in May, the makers had said that a new release date would be announced once the Covid-19 situation returned to normalcy. Khiladi was one of many Telugu films which had to postpone...

TollywoodThe makers of ‘Ramarao On Duty’ announced that actors Divyansha Kaushik and Rajisha Vijayan will play pivotal roles in the movie. Tnm StaffInstagram/ FacebookThe makers of actor Ravi Teja’s upcoming Telugu film Ramarao On Duty announced on Monday, July 19, that actors Rajisha Vijayan and Divyansha Kaushik have been roped in to play pivotal roles in the movie. “Team #RamaRaoOnDuty welcomes its lovely leading ladies @itsdivyanshak& @rajisha_vijayan on board,” the tweet posted by Slv Cinemas read. Rajisha Vijayan also announced that she is happy to make her Telugu debut alongside actor Ravi Teja. “Extremely elated to announce my Telugu debut with @raviteja_2628 garu. Directed by @sarath.mandava sir,” Rajisha wrote on Instagram. The title of the movie was unveiled on July 12. Ramarao On Duty marks Ravi Teja’s 68th film. The crew commenced shooting for the project in Hyderabad on July 1 this year. The movie is helmed by debutant...

TollywoodThe movie will be Ravi Teja's 68th film and began shooting on July 1, 2021.Tnm StaffTollywood actor Ravi Teja’s upcoming film will be called Ramarao On Duty, makers of the movie revealed in an official announcement on social media on Monday. The movie will be Ravi Teja’s 68th film and will be directed by a debutant director, Sarath Mandava. It is being bankrolled by Sudhakar Cherukuri’s Slv Cinemas Llp and Rt teamworks. The movie began shooting on July 1, 2021. The makers had also released a couple of posters earlier, hinting at the concept of the movie, without revealing the look of Ravi Teja. In the recently released first look poster, Ravi Teja looks stylish in a half-sleeve shirt and formal pants and sporting sunglasses. The poster suggests that Ravi Teja is going to play the role of Ramarao, who would be seen as an honest and aggressive government officer,...

TollywoodThe makers said that the first schedule of the movie would be shot in an aluminum factory in Hyderabad.Tnm StaffTollywood actor Ravi Teja’s upcoming thriller movie is set to begin shooting from July 1, 2021, according to an official announcement released by the makers, Slv Cinemas Llp. Ravi Teja, who is usually seen in family, action, and romantic comedy genres, would now be seen in a thriller movie. The makers said that the first schedule of the movie would begin in an aluminum factory in Hyderabad with Ravi Teja and other prominent cast members, and a few key scenes are slated to be finished in the first schedule. The movie is being bankrolled by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the banner of Slv cinemas Llp. According to sources, the movie is being touted as a unique thriller, in which Ravi Teja is going to play a ‘never-seen-before' role and the story is...

TollywoodHelmed by director Ramesh Verma, ‘Khiladi’ features Ravi Teja, Dimple Hayathi and Meenakshi Chaudhary in lead roles. Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubePopular Tollywood actor Ravi Teja, who is popularly known as ‘Mass Maharaja’ by fans, announced that the theatrical release of his upcoming Tollywood movie Khiladi has been postponed in view of the spike in the number of Covid-19 cases in the second wave of coronavirus in the country. The makers announced on social media that the release date will be notified to fans once the situation returns to normalcy. The Ramesh Varma directorial was initially slated to hit the big screens on May 28. Announcing the news, director Ramesh Varma wrote, “Keeping the current #Covid19 Pandemic in mind, Mass Maharaja @RaviTeja_offl's #Khiladi has been postponed! A New Release Date will be announced soon (sic)." Keeping the current #Covid19 Pandemic in mind,Mass Maharaja @RaviTeja_offl's #Khiladi has been postponed! A New...

TollywoodDirected by Ramesh Verma, ‘Khiladi’ stars Ravi Teja, Dimple Hayathi and Meenakshi Chaudhary in the lead roles.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeTollywood star Ravi Teja, who is popularly known as ‘Mass Maharaja’, is currently working on his Khiladi. The actor’s fans have been waiting to receive updates about the movie. Putting an end to the long wait, the teaser of the film was released by the makers on Monday. The teaser has clocked more than 3 lakh views within a short duration. Sharing the announcement with fans on Twitter, the actor wrote, “Here it is... Hope you like it!! #KhiladiTeaser.” Here it is... Hope you like it!! #KhiladiTeaser https://t.co/AU8x0yXKEx@DimpleHayathi @Meenachau6 @DirRameshVarma @ThisIsDSP @idhavish@srinu10477 #KoneruSatyanarayana #AStudiosLLP @PenMovies @RamPedditi #Khiladi — Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl) April 12, 2021 The teaser, featuring glimpses of Ravi Teja in two different avatars, promises a gripping action thriller. On one hand we see him as a prisoner,...

TollywoodFans gathered at multiple theatres in the Telugu states for the theatrical release of the trailer of ‘Vakeel Saab’, set to release on April 9.Tnm StaffFans of actor-politician Pawan Kalyan thronged the theatres on Monday evening to see their favourite star on the big screen after more than three years as the trailer of his upcoming movie Vakeel Saab was released. In one incident caught on camera, Pawan Kalyan fans at a Visakhapatnam theatre were seen pushing through the doors and rushing into the theatre, resulting in a stampede-like situation. Even as a guard tried to stop them, scores of men were seen jostling and rushing forward, and even breaking a glass partition. A few fans were seen falling on the broken glass before they were helped up and continued to rush into the theatre. The incident reportedly occurred at the Sangam Sarat dual-screen theatre in Vizag. Watch visuals of...

InterviewNagarjuna starrer ‘Wild Dog’ is set for theatrical release on April 2.Rajeswari ParasaTollywood actor, Nagarjuna-starrer Wild Dog is all set to have a theatrical release on April 2, 2021. Ahead of its release, the director of the film, Ahishor Solomon spoke to The News Minute on how the script based on real life incidents shaped into its present form. The director says that a lot of research went into making the film, which deals with one of the country’s biggest undercover operations. The movie is based on the blasts that occurred in the country from the period of 2007 to 2013, which also includes the twin blasts at Gokul Chat and Lumbini Park in Hyderabad. “It all started with an article that I read long back and from then I started dwelling deep into it to figure out how to make it cinematic. So, we started this project in December 2019, but long before that,...

Hyderabad, March 24 (Ians) Telugu superstar Ravi Teja is busy shooting action stunts in Italy, for his next film "Khiladi".

Ravi posted a picture on Instagram where he is seen performing a bike stunt on the streets of Milan. He is dressed in an all black suit. The picture seems to be from a bike chase sequence

"Action mode on.!!#khilad,i" he wrote as the caption.

"Khiladi" is an action comedy film written and directed by Ramesh Varma. The film also stars Arjun Sarja, Unni Mukundan, Meenakshi Chaudhary, and Dimple Hayathi.

Ravi Teja's latest film "Krack" was one of the first releases on big screen after cinemas opened. The Telugu action film co-starring Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Shruti Haasan opened in January and went on to become a hit.

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CoronavirusMinister Talasani Srinivas Yadav said that theatres will stay open, as many people dependent on the film industry have already suffered due to the pandemic. Tnm StaffImage for representation/PTITelangana Cinematography Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav on Wednesday denied rumours that the government is planning to close theatres in the state. The declaration came a day after the Telangana government announced temporary closure of schools and colleges to contain Covid-19 cases. Noting that the film industry has already suffered huge losses due to the coronavirus pandemic, Talasani said that theatres will continue to function as per the Union government’s Covid-19 guidelines. “Many people (dependent on the film industry) have lost their livelihoods. There are lakhs of people depending on this industry,” Minister Talasani said. Keeping in mind the difficulties of everyone related to the film industry, it has been decided that theatres will remain open, he said, asking people not...

Tollywood‘Love Life and Pakodi’ is one of the first Telugu films to have a multiplex-only release. Rajeswari ParasaCourtesy..TwitterIn 2021, after the lockdown restrictions were lifted, about 45 Telugu movies were released (until March) across theatres, including blockbusters such as Krack, Uppena and Jathi Ratnalu, and Over-the-Top (Ott) platforms. While some producers chose a direct theatrical release, some opted for Ott platforms such as Amazon Prime Video or Netflix. But there is yet another option that producers are considering — a multiplex-only release for small budget Telugu movies. Take, for example, the small budget movie Love Life and Pakodi, which was released on March 12, and has garnered a decent response. The film's producer, Madhura Sreedhar Prasad, is one of the first in the Telugu film industry to decide that the movie will not be released in single-screen theatres but only in multiplexes. According to him, this is among the few times, if not the first,...

CinemaDirected by Prashanth Neel, the action saga will star Shruti Haasan as the female lead. Tnm StaffPrabhas’s upcoming film Salaar will release in theatres on April 14, 2022. The release date was announced on Sunday. Directed by Prashanth Neel, who shot to fame with Kgf, the film stars Shruti Haasan as the female lead. The first schedule of shooting for the film was wrapped up a few days ago. Salaar brings together Prashanth Neel and Prabhas, who have been part of two of the biggest pan-India hit films from south India — the Baahubali series and Kgf. Prashanth Neel has also directed Kgf:2, which is set to release on July 16 this year. The makers of Salaar also released a new poster of Prabhas from the film. Worldwide #Salaar On , We can't wait to celebrate with you all #Salaar14Apr22#Prabhas @prashanth_neel @VKiragandur @hombalefilms @shrutihaasan @BasrurRavi @bhuvangowda84 pic.twitter.com/tQ3B...

KollywoodThe film also has Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, and the video has visuals from the film. Tnm StaffThe makers of Laabam, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Shruthi Haasan, released the first single from the movie 'Yaazha Yaazha' on February 17. The romantic number is sung by actor Shruti Haasan and composed by D Imman. The lyrics for the song was penned by Yugabharathi. The song features visuals of the lead actors from the movie. Actor Vijay Sethupathi tweeted about the release of the movie’s single. #YaazhaYaazha the first single from #Laabam is here https://t.co/YiFceSGMFv An @immancomposer musical @shrutihaasan #SPJhananathan @ramji_ragebe1 @vsp_productions @7CsPvtPte @Aaru_Dir @yogeshdir @YugabhaarathiYb @LahariMusic @proyuvraaj — VijaySethupathi (@VijaySethuOffl) February 17, 2021 Actor Vijay Sethupathi and Sruthi Haasan will share screen space as the lead characters for the first time in Laabam. Vijay Sethupathi plays the role of a social activist in the film. The movie also features Jagapathi Babu,...

Tollywood The director of the cop action thriller lodged a complaint with the Telugu Film Directors' Association over pending remuneration for the film. Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector Gopichand Malineni, whose film Krack had recently released in theatres during Sankranthi, has reportedly lodged a complaint against the film’s producer Tagore Madhu over non-payment of pending remuneration. In his complaint to the Telugu Film Directors' Association, Gopichand's has said that the producer is refusing to pay a pending remuneration of Rs 30 lakh, Cinema Express reported. The producer has allegedly failed to keep his promise of paying the pending dues after the release of the film. It may be noted that Krack had also run into trouble during the release of the film over financial issues. The films’ financiers reportedly took the legal route demanding that the dues owed to them be cleared, and stalled the release of the film. As a result,...

TOLLYWOODThe teaser of ‘Khiladi’ was released on January 26, on the occasion of Ravi Teja’s birthday. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe pre-look teaser of the upcoming Ravi Teja starrer Khiladi was launched on his birthday, January 26, much to the excitement of his fans. The latest on the film is that actor Anasuya Bharadwaj has been brought on board to play the female lead. Confirming this, Khiladi director Ramesh Varma wrote on Twitter: “We gonna Play Smart! 'coz this Lady can be the Game Changer! Welcoming our dearest @anusuyakhasba on Board! @RaviTeja_offl @ThisIsDSP @DimpleHayathi @Meenachau6 @idhavish #KoneruSatyanarayana #AStudiosLLP @PenMovies @KHILADiOffl #Khiladi (sic).” We gonna Play Smart! 'coz this Lady can be the Game Changer! ⏯️ Welcoming our dearest @anusuyakhasba on Board! @RaviTeja_offl @ThisIsDSP @DimpleHayathi @Meenachau6 @idhavish #KoneruSatyanarayana #AStudiosLLP @PenMovies @KHILADiOffl #Khiladi pic.twitter.com/YqNz7hbRV7 — Ramesh Varma (@DirRameshVarma) February 3, 2021 Replying to the tweet, Anasuya wrote, “I am super kicked to...

Cinema halls have received the green signal to operate with 100 per cent occupancy. It is positive news for the theatre owners, but not so for the box office just yet.

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday allowed theatres to be operate with full capacity from February 1, except in containment zones, while adhering to health safety protocols. However, despite the call, the film trade could be months away from good business. Without big releases and a psychological block over Covid still looming in the minds of many, the audience is not interested in returning to theatres right away, irrespective of whether occupancy rules allow 50 or 100 per cent.

"It was long awaited. After the central government, we await go ahead by the state government. But it is a big breather for the exhibition industry. Now, we hope that the state governments are also proactive in giving us the permission," trade expert Girish Johar said.

The Government has announced a fresh set of guidelines for cinema theatres, allowing 100 per cent occupancy from Monday but with strict Covid 19 protocols.

Filmmakers and the trade alike welcome the move saying it brings relief and encouragement to the film industry, which has been one of the worst hit due to Covid lockdown.

All eyes are now on the several productions lined up, particularly Rohit Shetty'a Akshay Kumar-Katrina Kaif starrer "Sooryavanshi" and Kabir Khan's "83" starring Ranveer Singh.

"It's good news and everyone has been waiting for this. Theatrical revenue is a very big part of profit and cannot be ignored. Producers were getting offers to release films in theatres but they were not doing it because of the finances," said trade analyst Atul Mohan.

"What happened in South with ‘Master' and ‘Krack' has already encouraged producers and now they have enough reasons too," Mohan added.

TOLLYWOODApart from Prabhas, the yet-untitled project will also star Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan.Digital NativePrabhas is all set to team up with filmmaker Nag Ashwin for his next movie, which was announced in 2020 on the 5oth anniversary of Tollywood’s prestigious production house Vyjayanthi Movies. The announcement was made via a video clip. Tipped to be pan-Indian multilingual science-fiction project, Deepika Padukone has been roped in as the leading lady for this yet-untitled film, making her Telugu debut. Recently, the makers also roped in Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan for an important role. The makers have now revealed details about the technical crew of the film. They have signed on Spanish cinematographer Dani Sanchez-Lopez as the Dop and Mickey Meyer as the composer for the film. This is the same team that Nag Ashwin worked with for his previous film Mahanati. Sharing a poster on social media, the production house wrote,...

TOLLYWOODThe makers of ‘Salaar’ revealed the news on the occasion of Shruti Haasan’s birthday via a special poster.Digital NativeDigital NativeShruti Haasan, who was recently seen in the Ravi Teja starrer Krack, has been signed opposite Prabhas in the upcoming multilingual film, Salaar. The announcement was made on Thursday, on the occasion of Shruti Haasan’s birthday via a special poster. Prabhas is teaming up with Kgf director Prashanth Neel for the first time in action thriller Salaar, which was officially announced in December 2020 in Hyderabad with a puja ceremony for which actor Yash was the chief guest. The project will go on the floors after Prashanth completes work on the post-production of Kgf: Chapter 2, which is gearing up for release this summer. Wish you a very happy birthday @shrutihaasan We're ecstatic to have you onboard for #Salaar. Can't wait to see you sizzle on the screen. #Prabhas @prashanth_neel @VKiragandur @hombalefilms pic.

Tollywood‘Khiladi’, directed by Ramesh Varma, also stars Meenakshi Chaudhary and Dimple Hayathi. Digital NativeDigital NativeSocial media is abuzz on Tuesday, on the occasion of Tollywood actor Ravi Teja’s 53rd birthday. The actor surprised his fans with the first glimpse poster as well as motion poster for his upcoming film Khiladi. In it, the actor is seen holding a hammer in a shipping yard. Directed by Ramesh Varma, the first look poster of Khiladi was unveiled in 2020. The tagline read, “Play Smart.” The film stars Ravi Teja in dual roles and also has Meenakshi Chaudhary and Dimple Hayathi as the female leads. Khiladi is produced by Satyanarayana Konery and Pen Studios. In response to all the love... Here's a little something for you all #Khiladi #KhiladiFirstGlimpse https://t.co/xqoMzYSNqt@DimpleHayathi @Meenachau6 @DirRameshVarma @ThisIsDSP @idhavish@srinu10477 #KoneruSatyanarayana #AStudiosLLP @PenMovies @RamPedditi pic.twitter.com/dfZsz9GlGU — Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl...

CinemaThe actor replied to a volley of assumptions, ranging from the professional to the personal, thrown at her.Digital NativeDigital NativeActor Shruti Haasan recently initiated a ‘Ask me a True or False Koshtin’ on Instagram and her fans were delighted to get to know her more. In the interactive session, Shruti replied to a volley of assumptions thrown at her. When someone guessed, “You had nose surgery” Shruti replied, “Yup, it’s true but it’s only been about eleven years. So can we move on, please?” The actor also did not shy away from answering about her health when a fan said, “You are suffering from Pcos,” and she wrote back, “True and it’s really annoying. But it’s something I’ve learned to deal with and live with. Yeah, so for those of you who have it, don’t lose hope.” When a netizen guessed that Shruti...

Actress-singer Shruti Haasan plans to focus as much on music this year as her film career. Beyond acting in films, Shruti has sung a plethora of songs in the English indie zone and over the years done playback in films, too.

The actress, who is currently seen in the Ravi Teja-starrer Telugu blockbuster "Krack", promises more music to fans in 2021.

"You will definitely see more music this year from me and I'm so excited to share it with everyone. For years I had to place music to the side but I'm finally learning the balance, and I'm thrilled to be able to do both. Cinema allows me to play various beautiful characters and music allows me to show a valued part of myself and my spirit," Shruti tells Ians.

The actor will turn 35 on January 28 but doesn't have any plans for a birthday party as of now.

"I don't...

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,...

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.

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,...

MollywoodAkhil, son of veteran filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad, is making his debut with ‘Pachuvum Athbhuthavilakkum’.Digital NativeVeteran filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad’s son Anoop Sathyan made his directorial debut with Varane Avashyamund last year and now his other son, Akhil Sathyan, has announced his directorial debut. Akhil has been working as an associate director to his dad for the past few years and has learned the ropes of the trade, we hear. His debut project is titled Pachuvum Athbhuthavilakkum and features Fahadh Faasil in the lead role. Akhil is also writing the screenplay and editing the film as well. Sethu Mannarkkad is producing the film under the banner Full Moon Cinema. The rest of the technical crew includes Sharan Velayudhan for cinematography, Justin Prabhakaran for music composition, Rajeevan for production designing, and Uthara Menon for designing the costumes. To be shot extensively in Ernakulam and Goa, Pachuvum Athbhuthavilakkum is expected to hit the marquee this year.

TollywoodNagarjuna will reportedly be seen as an Nia officer in ‘Wild Dog’, with Saiyami Kher as a Raw agent.Digital NativeFile PhotoTollywood actor Akkineni Nagarjuna recently completed shooting for the upcoming Telugu film Wild Dog, wrapping up the last schedule in the Himalayas. The film will see Nagarjuna play an Nia officer and also stars Saiyami Kher, Alia Reza and Mayank Parakh. Saiyyami Kher, the female lead, will be seen as a Raw agent. Although many notable Tollywood films are lining up for release in theatres from January, as per the latest report, Wild Dog might skip theatrical release and might opt for an Ott-release. It is said that Netflix India has bought the rights of the film for Rs 27 crore, but an official confirmation is awaited from the makers of the film. Wild Dog is directed by Ashishor Solomon and produced by Niranjan Reddy and Anvesh Reddy under Matinee Entertainment.

Tollywood Four Telugu films are lined up for release this Sankranthi.Tnm StaffImage for representation only After the Tamil Nadu government gave permission to run theatres in the state with 100% occupancy, the theatre and multiplex owners from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have also requested for the same in the Telugu states. A formal representation has been sent by the Telugu Film Producers Council (Tfpc) to both the Chief Ministers, requesting permission for 100% occupancy as opposed to the 50% allowed now. In a letter, the Tfpc has stated that theatres are not able to cope with maintenance expenditures with 50% occupancy. “..we hereby inform that the occupancy of upto 50% seats and the expenditure incurred for the maintenance of theatres with Standard Operating Procedure, the Management of Theatres are not able to meet necessary expenditure for maintenance of theatres and therefore incurring losses (sic),” reads the letter. The letter further says that the Tamil...

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...

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.

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.

KollywoodThe two had collaborated in Rajinikanth starrer 'Kaala'.Digital NativeKollywood filmmaker turned actor Samuthirakani has been in demand for his acting skills for a while now. Samuthirakani whose last release was the Sasikumar, Anjali starrer Nadodigal 2 has a slew of films in his kitty and now the actor is all set to play the lead in a project bankrolled by director Pa Ranjith, with whom he worked in Kaala. The film which is titled Writer is being directed by Franklin Jacob, jointly produced by Pa Ranjith's Neelam Productions in association with Golden Ratio Films and Little Red Car Films. The shooting of the film commenced on Monday and Pa Ranjith took announced it on Twitter. Shooting commenced today for our first Co-Production with @GRfilmssg & @LRCF6204 Starring @thondankani as #Writer@Tisaditi @abhay_muvizz @PiiyushSingh @frankjacobbbb @doppratheep @govind_vasantha @editor_mani @officialneelam @kabilanchelliah @RIAZtheboss@pro_guna pic.twitter.com/sJjtQWdwQj — pa.ranjith (@beemji) December 7, 2020 Govind Vasantha,...

Mumbai, Dec 7 (Ians) Shruti Haasan has wrapped up her portions for the Telugu action thriller Krack, and she says she had fun working on the film.

In an Instagram clip she shared, she is seen taking a plank challenge along with co-star Ravi Teja.

"I had so much fun working on Krack!! I got to be myself and more which means so much Thankyou @raviteja_2628 for being the loveliest most fun and thoughtful for the second time as well and the amazing team@dongopichand our director for giving me this lovely part to play and@dop_gkvishnu for your magical work through the lens and the entire team really!" she wrote as caption.

"It felt like family !! Go watch us with your beautiful family this Sankranthi," she added.

The film also stars Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Samuthirakani and is Teluigu star Ravi Teja's 66th film. It is directed by Gopichand Malineni.

Mumbai, Dec 7 (Ians) Shruti Haasan has wrapped up her portions for the Telugu action thriller Krack, and she says she had fun working on the film.

In an Instagram clip she shared, she is seen taking a plank challenge along with co-star Ravi Teja.

"I had so much fun working on Krack!! I got to be myself and more which means so much Thankyou @raviteja_2628 for being the loveliest most fun and thoughtful for the second time as well and the amazing team@dongopichand our director for giving me this lovely part to play and@dop_gkvishnu for your magical work through the lens and the entire team really!" she wrote as caption.

"It felt like family !! Go watch us with your beautiful family this Sankranthi," she added.

The film also stars Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Samuthirakani and is Teluigu star Ravi Teja's 66th film. It is directed by Gopichand Malineni.

Chennai, Nov 15 (Ians) Actress Shruti Haasan has her work mode on, going by her latest post on social media. Shruti shared a video on Instagram Stories, where she is seen making funny faces while listening to music.

On the clip, she wrote: "Work Mode On."

Shruti did not share details about her work.

Earlier this month, Shruti unveiled a common display image for her father, cine icon Kamal Haasan, ahead of his birthday on November 7.

Shruti tweeted the fan-made image that has him dressed like a warrior. His costume also features the logo of his political party Makkal Needhi Maiam.

Talking about her work, Shruti will soon share screen space with Telugu star Ravi Teja in "Krack".

"Krack" also stars Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Samuthirakani. The action-thriller, which is Ravi's 66th film, is directed by Gopichand Malineni.

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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...

KollywoodSA Chandrasekar’s last film to hit the marquee was 'Capemaari' and at that time there was a buzz that it would be his last directorial.Digital NativeDirector Sa Chandrasekar’s upcoming film is being shot in Chennai, following lockdown protocols. Starring director-actor Samuthirakani in the lead role, this untitled film has Sakshi Agarwal playing the female lead. Confirming her presence in the film, Sakshi wrote on her social media page, “My next. Missed working on the last project but happy that there is the right time for everything #SAChandrasekar. @thondankani With the entire crew.” She also posted a picture with the crew of the film. Reports are that the director is still in the process of roping in his star cast and crew and it will be officially announced soon. This film is touted to be an action entertainer with a socially relevant message, say sources. My next . Missed...

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...

KollywoodTo be produced by Sri Thenandal Films, the film’s music will be composed by Sam Cs while E Krishnasamy will handle the cinematography.Tnm StaffWhile actor Varalaxmi Sarathkumar has exciting projects such as Velvet Nagaram (Tamil), Krack (Telugu) and more up for release, the actor has announced her directorial debut with Kannamoochi. A poster announcing the film shows a woman’s face with her eyes closed by a battered hand. There is speculation that the film will also star Varalaxmi in the lead. To be produced by Sri Thenandal Films, the film’s music will be composed by Sam Cs while E Krishnasamy will handle the cinematography. Not much is known about the project yet. Toi reported that actor Lakshmi Manchu first shared the film’s poster on Saturday evening, apparently jumping the gun on the announcement. Soon, the actor deleted the post. The official announcement came on Sunday morning from actor Laxmi Raai.

Hyderabad, Oct 17 (Ians) Telugu star Ravi Teja announced his next film on Saturday, promising an interesting and entertaining experience for fans.

The film is tentatively tiled #RT67, and a poster that the actor shared on Instagram announced that the 'muhurtham' and first look of the film is scheduled to be launched on Sunday at 11.55am.

The poster has a silhouette of Ravi Teja in a dancing pose in what appears to be a forest. The names of director Ramesh Varma Penmetsa

and producer Satyanarayana Koneru are also mentioned on the poster.

"Yet another interesting and entertaining one lined up," he wrote about the yet-untitled film.

Ravi recently resumed shooting for his upcoming film "Krack" after the lockdown. The actor made the announcement a few days back on Instagram, sharing a poster of the film. In the image, the actor holds a gun, wearing a black shirt, brown pants and sunglasses.

KollywoodThe film will release directly on Zee5 online streaming app on August 1.Tnm StaffYouTube ScreengrabThe official trailer of Varalaxmi Sarathkumar’s Danny was released on Sunday. The film will release directly on Zee5 online streaming app on August 1. Written and directed by Santhanamoorthy, who will be making his debut as a director with this film, the film also stars Yogi Babu, Vela Ramamoorthy, and Vinoth Kishan in important roles. The film, a murder mystery, is set in Thanjavur district, where we learn women have been killed recently in horrifying ways. Interspersed with visuals from crime sites and that of the dog sniffing its ways into dark areas, the trailer promises for a good thriller. Varalaxmi plays the role of Inspector Kunthavai who has reopened investigation of a crime against a woman while the dog plays the titular role Danny. From the trailer and of course from the title it can...

TollywoodWe hear that Ravi Teja could come in place of Balayya.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe hit Malayalam movie Ayyappanum Koshiyum is to be remade in Telugu soon. There were reports a few days that Trivikram Srinivas is interested in directing the remake and he may get the project. However, there is still no clarity on it as director Sudheer Varma’s name also tops the list. Reports emerged that N Balakrishna and Rana Daggubati may be playing the lead roles in the remake. But now, we hear that it could be Ravi Teja in place of Balayya. Haarika and Hassine Creations and Suresh Productions will jointly bankroll the remake. Ayyappanum Koshiyum had Prithviraj and Biju Menon playing the title roles. Biju Menon played the character Ayappan Nair, a policeman, and Prithviraj was seen as a retired army havildar Koshy Kurien, who had put in 16 years of service. Ayyappanum Koshiyum was about...

TollywoodSources in the know say that 'Krack', which is in the post-production mode, was supposed to hit the marquee on May 8 but it may not happen. Digital NativeDigital NativeFor the Telugu star Ravi Teja having his film released this summer season is very crucial as he has had continuous failures at the box office for the past couple of years. However, a summer release now appears to be near impossible due to the coronavirus scare lockdown. Sources in the know say that Krack, which is in the post-production mode, was supposed to hit the marquee on May 8 but it may not happen. However, we need an official word from the filmmakers on its release. It may be noted that the poster of Krack was released online last year featuring its lead star Ravi Teja and it was well-received by the netizens. The actor was seen sporting a completely...

TollywoodSources in the know say that 'Krack', which is in the post-production mode, was supposed to hit the marquee on May 8 but it may not happen. Digital NativeDigital NativeFor the Telugu star Ravi Teja having his film released this summer season is very crucial as he has had continuous failures at the box office for the past couple of years. However, a summer release now appears to be near impossible due to the coronavirus scare lockdown. Sources in the know say that Krack, which is in the post-production mode, was supposed to hit the marquee on May 8 but it may not happen. However, we need an official word from the filmmakers on its release. It may be noted that the poster of Krack was released online last year featuring its lead star Ravi Teja and it was well-received by the netizens. The actor was seen sporting a completely...

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,...