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4D Magic for RRR

Mahesh Babu

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to play VVS Laxman ?

Beauty

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very costly new dream A Challenging Role for

Rakul Preet Singh

Pooja Hegde

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leana D Cruz has been approached to shake a leg for an item song with Mega Power Star Ram Charan in upcoming action and romantic entertainer Vinaya Vidheya Rama, which is being helmed by mass specialist Boyapati Srinu. According to the latest buzz in the film industry, Ileana D Cruz is demanding Rs 60 Lakhs to become the part for this special song. Though she has given her green signal but as she quoted the whooping price for the song, everyone is shocked. We have to wait and watch whether Ileana D Cruz’s very costly new

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dream will fulfill or not.It is heard that the producer Danayya and director Boyapati Srinu tried to convince her but Ileana D Cruz is not ready to cut her price.Kiara Advani who made her Telugu debut with Mahesh Babu starrer political drama Bharat Ane Nenu, is on the board to play the female lead in this film, which is being bankrolled

by DVV Danayya under the banner of DVV Entertainments. Vivek Oberoi will be seen playing the antagonist. Devi Sri Prasad is composing the music.

Gopichand confirms his film

with Prabhas?

ED, IT raids on

TDP MP YS Chowdary

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he Officials of the Income Tax department (IT) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a two-day raid at the residence and offices of former Union minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) legislator YS Chowdary in Hyderabad and Delhi to probe into allegations of money laundering and other financial irregularities to the tune of Rs 5,700 Cr.YS Chowdary, a member of the Rajya Sabha, is said to be a close aide of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. YS Chowdary, who owns Sujana Group of companies,

Narendra Modi Cabinet till March when the Telugu Desam Party pulled out of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre.According to Enforcement Directorate, the searches conducted at 7 locations in Hyderabad and one in Delhi revealed that the banks have been defrauded by companies owned by YS Chowdary to the tune of over Rs 5,700 Cr. The ED officials checked all the records, computers and the laptops at the offices of the Sujana Group owned by YS Chowdary.

Preliminary investigations indicate that certain loans to group companies were sanctioned against the personal guarantee

was Minister of Science and Technology in

of YS Chowdary.

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opichand and Young Rebel Star Prabhas are very close friends.

Recently in an interview, Gopichand has confirmed the news that he and Prabhas have been looking for the right script for a long time to share screen space in a multistarrer. If we get an interesting script, we will work together.”Earlier both Prabhas and Gopichand have worked together for a movie Varsham, which was released in 2004. Prabhas played the lead role whereas Gopichand played the antagonist. The movie was directed by Sobhan and produced by

M.S. Raju on his Sumanth Art Productions banner. Currently Young Rebel Star Prabhas is busy in his forthcoming action entertainer Saaho. Directed by Sujeeth Reddy and produced by UV Creation. Shraddha Kapoor is playing the female lead whereas Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh is playing villain. According to the latest buzz in the film industry, Gopichand will soon team up with Sriwass and Sampath Nandi for his next upcoming projects.

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ayal Rajput has been roped in NTR biopic, in which Nandamuri Balakrishna is playing the role of his father and late Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh. In a shocking development it is heard that Payal Rajput will be seen playing the role of Jayasudha in Krish’s directorial venture NTR biopic, which is being made in two parts- , ‘NTR Kathanayakudu’ and ‘NTR Mahanayakudu’.Payal Rajput made her Telugu debut with bold drama RX 100 where she played the love interest of Karthikeya and the movie was hit at the box office. The actress is currently flooded with offers and it looks like Payal Rajput has an uncanny knack of bagging all the most happening projects.The sources close to NTR biopic revealed that Payal Rajput

NTR gets

JAYASUDHA

will be seen taking on the role of yesteryear actress Jayasudha in Balakrishna starrer.

Krish believes that Payal Rajput has the prerequisite looks and body language to emulate Jayasudha.NTR and Jayasudha have worked together for several movies such as Driver Ramudu, Gajadonga, KD No 1, Sarada Ramudu and Maha Purushudu.

Jayasudha proved to be one of NTR’s lucky charms. And now director Krish is attempting to recreate that magic with a modern pair.

Trivikram delaying

Allu Arjun announcement

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ahesh Babu starrer Maharshi is currently progressing at brisk pace in the direction of Oopiri fame Vamsi Paidipally. Till date, the makers did not open up about the actor, who is playing the main villain in this much awaited big budget drama. Now according to the latest buzz, veteran actor Sai Kumar will be seen playing the role of antagonist in Mahesh Babu starrer Maharshi. Earlier Sai Kumar has worked with Vamsi Paidiplally

whereas Pooja Hegde is playing the female lead in Maharshi, which is being bankrolled by Dil Raju, Ashwini Dutt and PVP. The film has the music by sensational music composer Devi Sri Prasad.Sai Kumar started his career at an early age of his life as a dubbing child artist. His father, P. J. Sarma was a leading dubbing artist. Sai Kumar is popular for his negative avatars in Samanyadu, Prasthanam and

in Yedadu in which Ram Charan played the lead role. Vamsi felt that Sai Kumar was the most unexpected person to play the role of villain.Allari Naresh will be seen playing Mahesh Babu’s best friend

Yevadu. Now once again, he is playing villain in Mahesh Babu’s Maharshi. The sources close to the film unit reveal that Sai Kumar's conflict with Mahesh Babu will be one of the major highlight in Maharshi.

Most Unexpected Villain for

MAHESH BABU

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llu Arjun was supposed to team up with 24, Manam and Hello fame director Vikram Kumar for his next but as he was not happy with the story, narrated by Vikram Kumar, he did not give his nod to the director.

It is known news that Allu Arjun has decided to join hands with director Trivikram Srinivas for an upcoming project. The project was to be launched in mid-December. But now, as Trivikram Srinivas is busy in writing the script and he will wrap up the script formalities by the end of December. The regular shoot is expected to commence from

January 2019. It means, Trivikram Srinivas is delaying Allu Arjun announcement about his next upcoming project. It is known news that Bunny’s fans are eagerly waiting about the update of his next project.It was reported earlier that Trivikram Srinivas will be remaking the Hindi film Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, but this is not true. The sources say that Trivikram Srinivas is keen on writing an original story and is now working on his own script, which should be completed by the end of December. The film may commence shooting from January next year.

Sundeep Kishan

tries to kiss Devil S

undeep Kishan has turned producer!

And the Production No. 1 from the banner is titled 'Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene'. It will be helmed by Caarthick Raju.

The first look poster of Sundeep Kishan starrer supernatural thriller drama 'Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene' has been out and it raised curiosity because Sundeep Kisan is seen trying to kiss his lover devil Ananya Singh, who is visible on broken glass pieces that have blood stains. Sundeep Kishan also shared the first look poster on his Twitter and wrote, “Here's a 1st look that I have been waiting to launch,my debut production along

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with @dayapannem #VenkatadriTalkies Thank #VistaDreamMerchants @ vstudiosoffl & @AnilSunkara1 garu for trusting us #NinnuVeedaniNeedanuNene @caarthickraju @anyasinghoff @ MusicThaman @vennelakishore”.

'Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene' is being bankrolled under the banner of Venkatadri Talkies. Apart from the lead pair, the film has other stars like Posani Krishna Murali, Murali Sharma, Rahul Ramakrishna, Poornima Bhagyaraj, Vennela Kishore, and Pragathi in supporting roles.

Kalyaan Dhev beard look for his next K

alyaan Dhev, the son-in-law of Megastar Chiranjeevi has signed his second film.

According to the latest update, Kalyaan Dhev’s film will be helmed by a debutant Puli Vasu and it will be bankrolled under the banner of Rizwan Entertainment. The sources say that Kalyaan Dhev is very impressed with his character and has given his nod immediately after hearing the narration. The regular shoot is expected to commence very soon. It has also come out that Kalyaan Dhev will make his screen presence in a new look with beard. Who will play the female lead is not yet decided. The

hunt is on for the female lead. The makers have roped Rajendra Prasad, Naresh, Posani and Pragathi to play the supporting roles in this upcoming untitled film, which will have the music by SS Thaman.Interestingly, the same project was launched in the month of August this year with Sudheer Babu and Mehreen Kaur Pirzada in the lead roles. Now, the same project is going to be made with Kalyaan Dhev and the reasons behind Sudheer Babu’s exit are unknown.

The sources say that when Sudheer Babu rejected the project, the makers narrated the same script to Kalyaan Dev and he gave his green signal.

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rabhas is one of the most eligible

South Indian actor’s daughter.Prabhas is

bachelors in Tollywood. From family, friends to fans, media—everyone wants to know when will Darling get married?

Prabhas’s fans, friends and perhaps even well-wishers want to see him as a married man. Earlier it was heard that Prabhas will tie the knot with Industrialist’s daughter but now the sources close to Prabhas reveal that he will tie the knot with a

also tight lipped about his wedding news.

Recently in an interview when Prabhas was asked about his wedding, he said, “I do not want to reveal my private life. Don’t ask me about my marriage. I want my life to be private.”On the work-side, Prabhas is currently busy in his upcoming movie Saaho, which is being directed by Sujeeth Reddy and is bankrolled by UV Creations.

Prabhas to tie the knot

with actor daughter J

r NTR and Ram Charan are working together for Baahubali film maker SS Rajamouli’s upcoming bug budget directorial venture RRR. The movie was launched on 11th November in a very grand manner and the regular shoot was started from 19th November with an action episode. Jr NTR has already joined the sets whereas Ram Charan is yet to join. Now a latest pic of Jr NTR from Rajamouli’s RRR set has been leaked on the internet and is being shared by movie lovers. Is this Jr NTR's new look for Rajamouli RRR?Recently during the media interaction, J NTR shared his weight loss experience.

"After the release of Bobby’s Jai Lava Kusa, I was weighing 88.5 kgs and decided to shed some kgs. Trivikram Srinivas suggested that I get fitter and the character in Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava demanded six-pack

with Vijay Deverakonda

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ijay Devarakonda, the latest sensation of Tollywood, is happy with the way his fans are welcoming all his decisions. It is known news that recently Vijay Deverakonda launched his own textiles label Rowdy wear.

He has also launched Rowdy wear app.

Now according to the latest update, Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja’s kids - son Mahadhan and daughter, are also supporting Vijay Deverakonda and recently they were spotted promoting rowdy brand. It seems Mahadhan has also turned Rowdy with Vijay Deverakonda. Few pics that featured Ravi Teja’s son Mahadhan and daughter with Vijay Deverakonda promoting rowdy wear, are going viral on social media sites. The Rowdy Star Vijay Deverakonda has become

the Show Stealer of 2018.Ravi Teja’s son Mahadhan made her Telugu debut with his father’s movie Raja The Great where he was seen playing the role of young Ravi Teja. On the other side, Vijay Deverakonda was last seen in recently released movie Taxiwaala, which was arrived at the theaters on 17th November.

abs. Lloyd Stevens is the man who helped me to reduce the weight up to 20 kilos in a month.”Now once again Rajamouli has brought Lloyd Stevens on the board for Jr

Is this Jr NTR New look for

Rajamouli RRR? NTR. Producer DVV Danayya is bankrolling this project with a whopping budget of Rs 300 Cr. The female leads of the film are yet to be finalized.

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SAMANTHA MOTHER-IN-LAW

in Web series A mala Akkineni, the wife of Akkineni Nagarjun and mother-in-law of Samantha Akkineni made her comeback in Tollywood with the movie Life is Beautiful, which was directed by Sekhar Kammula.

Post the release of the movie, she acted in few movies but did not play full-length roles.

Now according to the latest update, Amala Akkineni is going to be a part of a web original series which is expected to be streamed on popular OTT platform Zee5. The web

series, directed by Pushpa Ignatius, will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Marathi and Kannada languages.Amala Akkineni was last seen in Dulquer Salmaan’s Bollywood debut Karwaan.The web series is tentatively titled as High Priestess and Amala Akkineni will be seen playing key role. The series will also have Tamil actress Sunainaa. During the media interaction, Sunainaa talked about this web series. She said, “Amala Akkineni ma’am is there throughout and this

A Challenging Role for

is a never-seen-before avatar of her. In fact, there is a huge star cast comprising several Tamil actors, of which I am just one.”

Young guy wins Keerthy Suresh

Baahubali girl

Rakul Preet Singh Heart with his proposal showing off Hot Cleavage

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akul Preet Singh, who has shared the screen space with number of top stars like Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR and other in Telugu movies, is currently busy in her upcoming Tamil movie, in which Shiva Karthikeyan is playing the lead role. It is a science fiction and according to the latest update, Rakul Preet Singh will be seen in the role of an astronomer. The actress is feeling that she has accepted a challenging but interesting role. The movie is being helmed by Ravi Kumar, known for helming the science fiction comedy Indru Netru Naalai and is produced by RD Raja's 24AM Studios as a bi-lingual project in Tamil and Telugu. On the otherside, Rakul Preet Singh will be seen playing the role of late actress Sridevi in NTR biopic, in which Nandamuri Balakrishna is playing the lead role.

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eerthy Suresh, opened up about her first Love Letter on the sixth episode of McDowell's No 1 Yaari With Rana Season 2. Recently Keerthy Suresh participated in Rana Daggubati’s No 1 Yaari With Rana and shared the secret about her love letter. She also revealed, how a young guy won her heart with his proposal.Keerthy Suresh said, “Once I visited a jewelry shop for it’s opening.

Suddenly a young boy came and gave me a book. Later he ran away. I thought, he gave me a gift but I was shocked when I opened the book because he wrote that he loves me and wants to marry me.“ Keerthy Suresh added, “That young boy also kept few pics and his address. This was the first love letter in my life. After this letter, i did not receive any love letter till date.” Keerthy Suresh has won millions of heart with her performance in Nag Ashwin’s directional venture Mahanati, where she essayed the role of South Indian legendary actress Savitri whereas Dulquer Salmaan played Gemini Ganesan. Recently in an interview, Keerthy Suresh revealed that she will not act in any biopic in future.

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ora Fatehi, the Moroccan-Canadian dancer, model, and actress, who received lot of applause for her Baahubali item song Manohari, attended the Lux golden rose award 2018 recently. She was styled by Leepakshi Ellawadi and was seen in a Caroline Bibawi ensemble.

Her stunning gown was amply accessorized by baubles from Valentini LargoCarducci, Diosa and Jet Gems. The actress was seen showing off her hot cleavage in this gown.Nora Fatehi’s dance skills and beauty can make anyone go weak in their knees. She made her film debut in the Bollywood with Hindi movie Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans. The hot diva gained popularity in Tollywood by doing item numbers in few movies like Temper, Sher, Loafer, Oopiri, Baahubali and Kick 2.

AgriGold Haailand MD ALLURI VENKATESWARA RAO ARREST

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griGold Haailand MD Alluri Venkateswara Rao has been arrested

by Crime Investigation Department (CID) officials In AgriGold Case recently. It may be recalled that they were alleged to have collected deposits to the tune of thousands of Cr of rupees from its clients on different names of the company and duped them. The Hyderabad High Court is monitoring the investigation of the case.

Alluri Venkateshwara Rao previously worked as Agrigold Marketing Manager.

He took charge on 29th August, 2005, at R. College Enterprises Private Ltd., Haailand.

Around 3.2 million people in many states, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, were duped by the AgriGold scam, which came to light in 2014. AgriGold owes Rs 6,380 Cr to over 32 lakh depositors in 9 states, with Andhra Pradesh leading the list with 19

ALLU ARJUN

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RAJAMOULI

ajamouli, who made the super hit blockbuster Baahubali :The Beginning and Baahubali 2 :The Conclusion, is currently busy in his next upcoming big budget film RRR in which two top stars Ram Charan and Young Tiger Jr NTR are playing the lead roles.

SS Rajamouli is likely to take the scene in such a manner that the image of the two actors may not be affected. The sources close to RRR team reveal that Baahubali director Rajamouli has been using 4D technology in the fight scene. It is said that the technology used in the fight scene in RRR is more powerful than the technology used in Shankar’s 2.0 movie. 120 cameras are going to be operational in this scene.

The face and other parameters of the actors- Jr NTR and Ram Charan will be captured with the use of 4D technology. This time the audiences will get a chance to watch Rajamouli’s 4D magic in RRR.

4D Magic for RRR

lakh depositors. AgriGold company lured several lakh customers on the promise that their investment would come back to them with higher returns.

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rabhas has achieved a milestone on social media as he reached 10 million followers on Facebook. The actor shot to fame with his historic and war drama Baahubali: The Beginning, which released in 2015. The second installment of the series Baahubali 2: The Conclusion has been the highest grossing film ever in the history of Indian cinema. But Prabhas fails

to crush the record of Stylish Star Allu Arjun.

Currently Prabhas has 10,216,425 followers on his Facebook whereas Allu Arjun has 12,845,750 followers. In this manner Allu Arjun is dominating Prabhas in social media sites.Young Rebel Star Prabhas has become the second South India actor to achieve this feat after Allu Arjun.

VIJAY DEVERAKONDA NAME IN EXAMINATION PAPER V

ijay Deverakonda, the latest sensation of Tollywood, has become a huge star with Arjun Reddy and Geetha Govindam in Telugu and this is now breaking the barriers of language, as it is being watched with rave in all languages across the country. Now an Examination paper is going viral on social media because the name of Arjun Reddy star Vijay Deverakonda appeared in the exam paper. Everyone is shocked as Vijay Deverakonda’s name featured in one of the question and the question is : Vijay Deverakonda has been ______________ since his blockbuster movie ‘Arjun Reddy’. a) beating around he bush b) flying high c)going dutch

d) dancing.

This is not the first time when any actor name appeared in examination paper.

In 2016, the name of Sunny Leone was also appeared in question paper.

Who is the author of the book ‘Alphabet Super for Lovers’. a) Sunny Leone b) Arundhathi Rai c) Anita Nair d) Anand Swarup Gupta.

Vijay Deverakonda’s fans are very happy as their favourite actor’s name appeared in question paper.Currently the actor is enjoying the success of his recent offering Taxiwaala, which is turning out hit at the box office.

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Mahesh Babu to confirm a film with Puri

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ahesh Babu and Puri Jagannadh have worked together for Businessman, which was released in 2012. After the Businessman, once again Mahesh Babu and Puri Jagannadh were supposed to team up for a same producer RR Venkat. Mahesh Babu also received Rs 5 Cr advance for

this movie but the things did not materialize due to various reasons. The sources have confirmed the news that till date Mahesh Babu did not return the money. In this condition, either Mahesh Babu has to do a movie with Puri Jagannadh and VV Venkat or he has to return the money. It has come out that Mahesh Babu has decided to act in the movie because the advance has inflated to Rs 15 Cr with interest. Now he is planning to complete his promise. The actor is under the pressure and very soon he will confirm the news that he is going to make a movie with Puri Jagannadh and VV Venkat but he has very busy schedule. It is known news that currently Mahesh Babu is working with Vamsi Paidipally for his upcoming 25th project Maharshi.

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Ram Charan to use

Allu Arjun voice A llu Arjun is going to lend his voice for Ram Charan’s production venture Sye Raa Naraishma Reddy, in which Megastar Chiranjeevi is playing the lead role. Currently the movie is progressing at brisk pace in the direction of Surender Reddy. The sources close to film unit reveal that Surender Reddy suggested to Ram Charan and Chiranjeevi to use the voice of Stylish Star Allu Arjun and they have given their green signal. It is heard that the important episode of Sye Raa, will be narrated in the voice of Allu Arjun. Earlier Surender Reddy and Allu Arjun

have worked together for Race Gurram in 2014. Lady Superstar Nayantara is playing the female lead and will make her screen presence in the role of Chiranjeevi’s wife.

Recently on the occasion of Nayantara’s birthday, Ram Charan’s production house Konidela Production company, shared the first look poster of Nayantara from Sye Raa. Megastar Chiranjeevi is playing Uyyalavada Narasimha Reddy and the movie is based on historical Telugu Independence Fight lead

by Narasimha Reddy.

IS SHE SHAKEELA OR GOLD GIRL? T

he first Look poster of Shakeela biopic has been released! It is known news that Richa Chadha is playing the role of adult star. Is she Shakeela or Gold Girl?

Covered in authentic gold jewellery, which is a staple element of glamour in Kerala, Richa Chadha looks convincing as Shakeela Khan. Some harsh comments on the poster, which shows that Shakeela had to hear disturbing comments like 'Kitni Kaali Hai', 'Ek Khan hoke Aisa Kaam', and 'Yeh Moti Ke Liye Bada Parda Bhi Chhota

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Hai'.Few weeks ago, the makers also released the logo poster of Shakeela biopic and has tag line 'Not A Porn Star', which raises our excitement for this upcoming biopic.Shakeela is based on the life of the South Indian actress of the same name, whose popularity soared after the untimely and tragic demise of Silk Smitha. The movie is directed by Indrajit Lankesh and produced by Magic Cinemas and Yoddhas Entertainment is now all set to release in Summer 2019 in Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam.

ani, who is popular for his natural performance, was last seen in multistarrer movie Devadas in which he shared the screen space with Akkineni Nagarjuna in the direction of Sriram Adittya.

Unfortunately the movie was turned out commercially flop at the box office. Now according to the latest update, once again Nani is going to team up with Nikhil for an upcoming multistarrer, which will be helmed

by Mohan Krishna Indraganti. The source say that though Nani has not signed the project

but he has given his verbal consent for the movie. Nani’s multistarrer Devadas has already declared as flop and now once again he is going to repeat the same mistake by giving his consent for a multistarrer.Director Mohan Krishna Indraganti’s previous offering Sammohanam starring Sudheer Babu and Aditi Rao Hydari was hit at the box office and now his next upcoming directorial venture with Nani and Nikhil will be produced by Dil Raju. Very Soon the official announcement will be made regarding this movie.

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arun Tej will be seen playing a boxer in an upcoming untitled film, which will be helmed by Kiran Korrapati. Geetha Arts is going to associate with a new banner to produce this Varun Tej starrer. Kiran Korrapati is making his directorial debut with this film. The official announcement regarding this project will be made very soon. And if everything will go accordingly,

MAHESH BABU

the regular shoot will be commenced from the month of January 2019.On the workside, currently Varun Tej is working with Anil Ravipudi for his next upcoming film 'F2-Fun & Frustration'. He is also waiting for the release of his space film 'Anthariksham9000 KMPH' , which is arrived at the theaters on 21st December 2018. He is essaying the role of an astronaut.

TO PLAY VVS LAXMAN?

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ahesh Babu, the prince of Telugu film Industry, enjoys huge fan base.

If Mahesh Babu says Yes, he will be seen playing the role of VVS Laxman in upcoming biopic of this former Indian cricketer.VVS Laxman is a former Indian cricketer and currently a cricket commentator. Recently during the lunch event of a book ‘281 and Beyond’, he revealed that few directors approached him for making a biopic but as he is fan of Mahesh Babu, said that he wanted Superstar Mahesh Babu to play his role in his biopic.VVS Laxman further said, “I Know that Sudheer Babu- brother-in-law of Mahesh Babu will be seen playing the role of badminton player Pullela Gopichand and I want only Mahesh Babu.” Now we have to wait whether Mahesh Babu will fulfill the desire of Hyderabadi batsman by giving his

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nce again Rakul Preet Singh has posted a pic on her Instagram from her recent photoshoot and captioned it, “Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself!! @rahuljhangiani@ ️ begborrowstealstudio.” Her pic is clicked

by Fashion and Celebrity Photographer Rahul Jhangiani. Coming on the pic, Rakul Preet Singh is seen wearing black bra and ripped jeans. The hot diva is being trolled

for showing her beauty in bra. One of her fans asked Rakul Preet Singh to ‘don't do Telugu movies’. On the work side, Rakul Preet Singh will be next seen in NTR biopic in which Nandamuri Balakrishna is playing the lead role and she will be seen playing the role of late actress Sridevi. She is also active in Bollywood and will be next seen in De De Pyar De with Ajay Devgn and Tabu.

It is directed by Akiv Ali and co-produced by Luv Ranjan.

RAKUL PREET SHOWING nod to reprise the role of VVS Laxman in the biopic or not.

Hunt for

BEAUTY IN BLACK BRA

Jaganmohan Reddy?

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aganmohan Reddy Hunt is still on.

Earlier it was heard that the makers of Yatra- YSR Rajashekar Reddy biopic, approached Vijay Deverekonda to play the role of YS Jaganmohan Reddy, but later it was heard that he is not going to act in Yatra. Currently Yatra makers are in the hunt of an actor who has an ability to reprise the role of Jaganmohan Reddy. The sources close to the film unit reveal that YS Jaganmohan Reddy’s role will come as a guest appearance at a crucial stage in the film.Mollywood

star Mammootty is playing the role of YS Rajasekhar Reddy whereas versatile actor Jagapathi Babu will be seen essaying YS Raja Reddy. Sudheer Babu will be seen as YS Jaganmohan Reddy, Suhasini Maniratnam as Sabitha Indra Reddy. Apart from them Yatra has other stars like Rao Ramesh, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Posani Krishna Murali, Vinod Kumar and Sachin Khedkar in supporting roles.Yatra will document this remarkable event from the state's history. The movie is on the verge of completion and the makers are planning to release it in the month of January 2019.

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Gemini Ganesan daughter Kiss Act in front of Public

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ekha, the daughter of Gemini Ganesan and Pushpavalli, attended the Lux Golden Rose Awards 2018. Rekha and Zeenat Aman, stole a moment form the media glare with a show of love and later posed for the shutterbugs at the red carpet event. Gemini Ganesh’s daughter Rekha kissed Zeenat Aman at the award event in front of public and the pic is going viral on social media sites.Rekha wore a silver Kanjeevaram saree with golden border and a pair of chandbalis, posed willingly for the cameras with her friend and actress

Zeenat Aman. Both the retro beauties stole a moment of love as they greeted each other with a warm kiss. Rekha tied her long locks in a long plait. Talking about Zeenat Aman, the veteran actress looked pretty in a black and blue gown with trumpet sleeves.On the work side, Rekha made her special appearance in the film Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se, where she was seen shaking Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha in the song Rafta Rafta medley.

VARUN TEJ TO TURN VILLAIN FOR DIL RAJU

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arun Tej, who is popular for playing variety of roles in his movies, is now planning to turn villain. If ongoing buzz in media and film industry is to be believed, Varun Tej will be seen playing the role of antagonist in Telugu remake of Tamil hit movie Jigarthanda, which will be bankrolled

by Dil Raju.It is heard that Harish Shankar will helm this Telugu remake. The director has entertained the audience last year with his directorial venture DJ aka Duvvada

Jagannadham aka DJ, and now he is going to remake it. Noted producer Dil Raju who has brought the remake rights. The sources say that if everything will go accordingly, Varun Tej will be seen reprising the role of Bobby Simha in this Telugu remake. Who will play the lead role, is not yet decided.

Meanwhile, Harish Shankar is busy with the pre-production of Dagudu Moothalu and is on the lookout for suitable actors.

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am Charan is currently bankrolling his upcoming production venture Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, which is being helmed by Surender Reddy. According to the reliable sources, Sye Raa script was originally designed for Nandamuri Balakrishna by Paruchuri Brothers. The producer MS Reddy was supposed to bankroll the movie and

did not materialize because of the budget.

Finally Ram Charan grabbed Nandamuri Balakrishna’s project and decided to invest the money for his father.

Chiranjeevi is playing the role of freedom fighter, Uyyalavada Narasimha Reddy who rebelled against British Raj in 1840. Nayantara is playing the female lead and she will be

director Jayanth C Paranji was on the board to helm it for Balakrishna. But the things

seen essaying the role of Chiranjeevi’s wife Siddhamma in Sye Raa.

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