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Cameo in Rajamouli RRR ?

Krish batting

in Akkineni compound ?

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Kissing Queen

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kkineni Nagarjuna surprises all with her handsome looks and at this age he is also giving very tough competition to his sons- Akkineni Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni. Nagarjuna is getting ready to entertain the movie lovers with the sequel for his superhit film Manmadhudu.

Now according to the latest buzz, the makers are planning to bring RX 100 fame Payal Rajput on the board to play the female lead in Nagarjuna starrer. Payal Rajput made her debut with Karithikeya starrer RX 100 and created sensation with her intimate scenes and lip locks. If everything will go accordingly, the Kissing Queen Payal Rajput will be seen tempting Nagarjuna in Manmadhudu sequel.

Nagarjuna is gearing up to don the greasepaint once again in Manmadhudu sequel, which will be helmed by Rahul Ravindran of Chi La Sow fame.

Who is Sai Dharam Tej

dating?

Chandrababu Naidu

drives auto rickshaw

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ndhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu was spotted driving an auto rickshaw. CM Naidu stated that he is also a driver, who is driving the state on the development path. He was seen wearing Khaki shirt and was driving an auto rickshaw near his residence. The auto rickshaw drivers met Chandrabbau Naidu and thanked to him for giving exemption from paying life tax. On the other side, AP CM, while driving an auto rickshaw, said that he was also a driver, who was driving the state on the development path. Number

of auto-rickshaw drivers reached at the Chief Minister camp office at Amaravati to offer their thanks for cancellation of life tax on auto-rickshaws. On this occasion, Chandrababu Naidu said, he removed tax to benefit the auto rickshaw drivers. All the auto-rickshaw drivers in Andhra Pradesh have been granted lifetime exemption from paying life tax. It seems TDP (Telugu Desam Party) is trying to secure votes of autodrivers who are one of the crucial segment of voters in every state.

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ccording to the latest buzz, Sai Dharam Tej and Brazilian Beauty Larissa Bonesi are in love. Earlier both have worked together in Thikka. Though they did not get to chance to share the screen space again but it is heard that they are in love. Although their onscreen chemistry didn't click at the Box Office, and the movie was turned out commercially flop at the box office. Now according to the latest update, Sai Dharam Tej and Larissa Bonesi continued to maintain good relations off the screen. The sources say that Sai Dharam Tej is dating Larissa

Bonesi. Larissa Bonesi also shared a pic of the Mega Hero and raised the question, 'Guess Who?'. Because Sai Dharam Tej was seen hiding his face with both of his hands.

According to few, Sai Dharam Tej is in love of Larissa Bonesi. Few are also saying that Sai Dharam Tej and Larissa Bones are in a live-in relationship.

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ccording to the latest buzz in the film Industry, Tollywood hot chunk Gopichand will be seen in Telugu remake of Bollywood hit movie Ek The Tiger in which Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif played the lead role. It is known news that Gopichand has already joined the sets of his upcoming film, which is being directed by Thiru. The shoot is currently taking place in Indo Pak border areas in Punjab and Rajasthan.

The makers have also stated this as a spy film. The makers have brought Bollywood actress Zarine Khan on the board to play the female lead role. As per the latest reports, the upcoming film is going to be the remake of Salman Khan starrer film 'Ek Tha Tiger'. Though the makers haven't given the official announcement if their

Gopichand in Ek The Tiger

REMAKE?

movie is a remake or not, rumors are rife that Gopichand is planning to score a hit with this remake. It is heard that Gopichand is playing a spy in this film, which is being bankrolled by Rama Brahmam Sunkara under the banner of AK Entertainments.

Rahul Ramakrishna

signs Hollywood series

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ameera Reddy is pregnant again!

Sameera Reddy was very actively seen on the silver screen, but the talented actress took a break from the work post her marriage and the birth of her baby boy.

Now the actress is all to set to embrace motherhood for the second time. Sameera Reddy made an appearance at the Lakme

Citizen, during early 2000s, but eventually did not feature. The actress caught the attention of Bollywood and was cast in a pivotal role in the 2002 Hindi film Maine Dil Tujhko Diya. She has also been the part of few Telugu and Tamil movies. She has worked with Young Tiger Jr NTR in Narasimhudu and with Chiranjeevi in Jai

Fashion Week, wearing white top, layered with a green coat, pants, where she was spotted flaunting her cute baby bump!

Sameera Reddy made her debut as an actress in Saravana Subbiah's Tamil film

Chiranjeeva. Sameera Reddy tied the knot with entrepreneur Akshai Varde in January 2014. She is expecting a second baby and is four months pregnant.

Chiranjeevi actress

PREGNANT AGAIN!

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ahul Ramakrishna who has shared the screen space with Vijay Deverakonda in Arjun Reddy and Geetha Govindam, has signed an Hollywood series. This news is confirmed by Rahul Ramakrishna himself, as he took to his twitter and wrote, ”This news seems to have gotten out faster than I expected. Here is a small sneak peak into a dream project I’ve been chasing for a while now..my small humble entry into Hollywood.

Hoping the effort reaches fruition soon..”

Rahul Ramakrishna will be part of a crime thriller series titled Silk Road, helmed by

Pradeep Katasani, who had earlier worked on the Shabana Azmi starrer The Black Prince and the US TV show Ray Donovan.

American TV series Silk Road is based on a novel by E Mapache published last year under the same title. It is all about the story of an international graduate student from India struggling to make ends meet in the US, who takes to the dark web to sell highgrade LSD that he accidentally gets hold of.Apart from Rahul Ramakrishna, the cast of the six-episode series includes Rakesh Galebhe, who has worked in several Telugu movies, Rajiv Khilnani and Mathew Fuentes.

Katrina Kaif busts

rumor about Mahesh K

atrina Kaif has busted the romour and has denied being a part of upcoming Telugu movie starring Mahesh Babu.

Recently in an interview, Katrina Kaif revealed, ‘’I haven’t signed anything after Bharat. As for your question, no, I haven’t even been approached for the film." Finally Katrina Kaif has refuted the romor and confirmed the news that neither she is the part of Mahesh Babu and Sukumar’s film, nor anyone has approached her for the movie.

Earlier it was heard that Sukumar is planning

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to bring Katrina Kaif on the board to play the female lead in his upcoming directorial venture in which Superstar Mahesh Babu will play the lead role.Katrina Kaif has also walked out of Varun Dhawan starrer ABCD 3, as she is already busy in the shooting of Salman Khan starrer Bharat. On the otherside, currently Mahesh Babu is busy in his upcoming movie Maharshi, which is progressing at the brisk pace in the direction of Vamsi Paidipally of Oopiri fame

Shamita Shetty abused

and harassed on road Balakrishna special request

to Boyapati Srinu

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andamuri Balakrishna’s dream project NTR Kathanayakudu has finally turned out disaster at the box office. It is known news that Balakrishna has joined hands with Boyapati Srinu, who is popular for mass masala movies. Earlier the powerful combo of Balakrishna and Boyapati Srinu has scored blockbusters Simha and Legend. Now, all eyes are on the third time collaboration of this powerful combination that is going to begin soon. The sources say that Balakrishna has requested to the dashing director Boyapati Srinu to come up with the bound script first.As Balakrishna has delivered back to back flop movies like

Paisa Vasool and NTR Kathanayakudu, he does not want to take any risk and he is taking extra care on the script. As Boyapati Srinu is popular to start the shoot without a properly etched script, Balayya Babu has requested him to complete the work of script first. The project was officially announced

by Nandamuri Balakrishna during the prerelease event of NTR Kathanayakudu. There are a lot of rumors about the film's script now. It has also come out that Balakrishna has asked Boyapati Srinu for a political action drama and he will be seen playing Chief Minister in 2-3 scenes.

Rana Daggubati set for

Hollywood debut?

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hamita Shetty was verbally abused and her driver roughed up in a road rage incident near Viviana Mall in Thane. This incident took place recently when she was returning from shopping mall.The sources say that when Shamita Shetty completed the shooting at Thane, Viviyana shopping mall and she came out along with her car driver. When she was returning, a motorbike with 3 people hit her car. The actress yelled at them and her driver Darshan Sawant stepped out to inspect the damage when the bikers stopped to initiate a brawl. They

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instantly attacked her car driver as well.

They abused her severely that she could not resist.As per the report, the 39-yearold actress Shamita Shetty was harassed verbally. They reportedly manhandled and slapped the driver at the location near Viviana Mall in Thane. However, no one was injured in the incident.In the police complaint, Shamita Shetty’s driver Darshan Sawant also reported being threatened by the bikers.The case has been registered against the three accusers at the Rabodi Police Station.

ccording to the latest buzz in the film industry, National award winning director Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi aka Krish is going to make his entry in Akkineni compound. Nagarjuna , who is not happy with the box office collection rate of Mr Majnu, is trying to lock Krish for his loving younger son Akhil Akkineni.

Earlier it was heard that Akhil will be seen in sport based drama. The names of several directors like Srinu Vaitla, Puri Jagannath and Satya Prabhas Pinisetty were being heard but there is no update on the project yet. The sources close to Akkineni family revealed that Nagarjuna has asked Krish to direct a movie for Akhil and currently he is waiting for the nod of Kanche director. If everything will go accordingly, the upcoming project

script for Akhil Akkineni that King Nagarjuna already liked. On the other-side, Akhil’s recently released romantic entertainer Mr Majnu turned out to be a disaster at the box

will be bankrolled by Nagarjuna himself under the banner of Annapurna Studios.

Krish is said to have readied an exciting

office. With this unexpected results not only

ana Daggubati, the son of producer Suresh Babu, is all set to make his debut in Hollywood. The actor who is popular for experimental roles, is in talk of a Hollywood project. The sources say that Rana is approached for a role in Hollywood.

If everything goes accordingly, he will be seen playing crucial role in a Hollywood project.Rana Daggubati made his debut with Sekhar Kammula’s political thriller Leader in 2009, it was just the beginning.

2017 in particular has been quite remarkable for Rana Daggubati as an actor. His first release Ghazi featured him in a role of a never say die naval officer and he displayed tremendous control over his modulation in dialogue delivery and body language. Rana

was also seen in SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali series – Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. He enjoys a strong fan following because of his impressive screen presence, bold nature and sincere performances.

Krish batting

in Akkineni

compound?

Akhil but Nagarjuna is also very upset. So he wants a top director for Akhil.

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PRABHAS TO PLAY CAMEO

in Rajamouli RRR?

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S Rajamouli’s RRR is one of the prestigious project of Telugu Film Industry, in which Mega Power Star Ram Charan and young Tiger Jr NTR are playing the lead roles. If ongoing buzz in media and film industry, is to be believed, Rajamouli is planning to rope Young Rebel Star Prabhas to play the cameo in his upcoming directorial venture RRR.Though it is not yet confirmed whether Rajamouli has approached Prabhas or not. But the sources has confirmed the news that he is planning to bring a top star

on the board to play the cameo and he is considering the name of Prabhas. If the news comes true, it will be very interesting to watch the top stars-Prabhas, Ram Charan and Jr NTR sharing the screen space.Currently the shoot of RRR is going on at brisk pace and after wrapping up this schedule, Rajamouli will start the hunt of female leads. According to the latest buzz, Rajamouli has approached Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt to play one of the female lead role in his film, which is being made on the budget of Rs 300 Cr and

Sherlyn Chopra Is Alia Bhatt

reveals S*xual favour

Code Word: Dinner in Rajamouli RRR?

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herlyn Chopra is a Producer, model and actress known for her work in Bollywood. Apart from Bollywood, the actress is also active in Tollywood. Sherlyn Chopra made her Telugu debut in 2002 with Vendi Mabbu. Recently during the media interaction, Sherlyn Chopra revealed 'Dinner' is the code word for s*xual favours in the Film Industry. She said that she was shocked several times and was not able to understand why Directors and Producers have been inviting her for dinners in the officers. After few such invitations, the actress realized what were the hidden intentions.Sherlyn Chopra said, “The actresses who doesn't have godfather or filmy background in this entertainment industry, are facing such experiences.” She added that she has decided that she will meet only talented director and producers.Earlier on several occasion, Sherlyn Chopra has admitted that she has s*x for money.

Hyderabad born Sherlyn Chopra became popular when she did n*de photoshoot for the official playboy magazine.

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he female leads of Rajamouli’s RRR has become the talk of town. While the male cast Mega Power Star Ram Charan Teja and Young Tiger Jr NTR was confirmed long back, the female cast has been kept under wraps, not to create mystery but because so far no leading lady has been finalized. However it has been revealed now that one of the heroines is in all likelihood. According to the latest buzz in the Film Industry, Rajamouli is bringing Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt on the board to play the female lead.

The sources close to the film unit reveal that Rajamouli’s team has approached Alia Bhatt through her mentor and godfather Karan Johar. It is known news that Karan Johar not only introduced Alia Bhatt in Student Of The Year, he has since then been her mentor guide and philosopher.

Apparently, another Karan Johar protégée Kiara Advani has also been approached to play the second lead in Rajamouli’s directorial venture RRR, which is being bankrolled by DVV Danayya under the banner of DVV entertainment.

is being bankrolled by DVV Danayya under the banner of DVV Entertainment.

SAMANTHA COURAGEOUS

act: Supports

Kangana Ranaut

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amantha Akkineni has extended her support to Bollywood actress Kangana Ranuat and her upcoming movie Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi against Krish.Samantha took to her twitter and wrote, “It has been 2 days and I can't get her performance out of my mind ..the only explanation I can give myself is that she must have been 'possessed ' it couldn't have been an act it just couldn't . Please congratulate her and tell her she has our greatest support (sic)” Kangana Ranaut’s sister Rangoli thanked to Samantha for her support. It is known news that Kangana Ranaut took credits as the primary director of Manikarnika and Krish outraged over it in several interviews. This did not go well with Kangana Ranuat’s sister Ranholi Chandel and she shared a scathing note for Krish on Twitter recently, "Chalo man liya you directed the whole film. Now, please calm down. Still Kangana is the leading face of the film. Let her enjoy this moment of her success and great appreciation. Please leave her alone. We all believe you. Now, please take a seat.”On the workside, Samantha will be next seen in Majili and O Baby, the remake of Korean film Miss Granny.

Why is Prabhas

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ccording to the latest buzz in the film industry, Young Rebel star Prabahs is uncomfortable with his uncle Krishnam Raju as he keeps talking about his wedding on public forum. It is known news that recently on the occasion of his birthday, Krishnam Raju once again talked about Prabhas’s marriage and confirmed it by saying that Prabhas will tie the knot after the release of his action entertainer Saaho. He further added,”Prabhas is mature enough to make decisions and is not a kid to be pushed into

marriage.” The sources say that Prabhas is uncomfortable with the constant queries about his wedding.Rumors about Prabhas's marriage are popping up relentlessly but it doesn't look like Prabhas is tying the knot anytime soon. It is rumored that Prabhas and Anushka Shetty are dating, and would eventually enter the wedlock. But both have rubbished such reports.Even when the actor is not confirming anything, his uncle is going on record telling people that the wedding will happen soon. In an old interview, Krishnam Raju had revealed it's happening this year

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IS THIS VIJAY DEVERAKONDA

ijay Devearkonda is currently working with Kranthi Madhav for an upcoming movie, which is progressing at the brisk pace. Now a pic of Vijay Deverakonda from the sets is going viral on the Internet and is grabbing the attention of many. According to few, this pic is the part of Dear Comrade. Vijay Deverakonda is playing student leader with communist background in Dear Comrade but in this pic, the actor is seen as a worker in the Singareni mines. And he has already wrapped up the shoot of Dear Comrade.Pelli Choopulu and Arjun Reddy fame actor is seen wearing a worker’s uniform in this pic. According to few this pic is the part of Kranthi Madhav’s directorial venture in which he is playing a worker. Vijay Deverakonda and Kranthi Madhav’s film is touted to be a love story in which 4actresses Raashi Khanna, Aishwarya Rajesh, Catherine Tresa and Isabelle De are playing the lead roles. KA Vallabha is bankrolling the movie under the banner of Creative Commercials.

Noted producer KS Rama Rao is presenting it.

look from Kranthi Madhav film?

and recently he has again spoken about it saying that Prabhas will tie the knot soon.

The sources close to actor revealed that Prabhas told his uncle to avoid responding to any questions regarding his wedding.

Rana Daggubati

IN VENKY MAMA?

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verybody is aware of that the Akkineni Naga Chaitanya and Venkatesh Daggubati have collaborated for an upcoming multistarrer Venky Mama, which will be directed by KS Ravindra alias Bobby.

Now the sources close to Venky Mama team reveal that the makers have approached Baahubali star Rana Daggubati to play the cameo for this upcoming film. Though nothing has been confirmed yet, this news has caught on all over. If the news comes true and Rana Daggubati gives his nod, then

the Ramanaidu family film will be completed.

Venky Mama will be produced by D. Suresh Babu under Suresh Productions banner and directed by KS Ravindra alias Bobby.

Earlier, Venkatesh and Rana Daggubati were seen together in a song from the film Krishnam Vande Jagaddurum. Currently Rana Daggubati is busy in his upcoming Bollywood movie HouseFull 4. He will also be seen in Haathi Mere Saathi, Enai Noki Paayum Thota, and 1945.

WEDDING DATE FINALIZED FOR

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rya is getting hitched to his heartthrob and actress Sayeesha Saigal, who made her Tamil debut with Vanamagan.

The sources has confirmed the wedding date of Arya and Sayeesha Saigal, which is 10th March 2019. The wedding is set

and 21-year-old Sayeesha Saigal became close friends ever since they acted together in movie Ghajinikanth. And after becoming part of the KV Anand and Suriya movie Kaappan, the duo spent a lot of time in locales abroad where a major chunk of

to take place in Hyderabad.Sayeesha Saigal is the grandniece of the legendary Bollywood couple Dileep Kumar and Saira Babu. She made her Telugu debut with Akhil :The Power of Jua, in which she shared the screen space with Akkineni Nagarjuna’s son Akhil Akkineni.

The sources say that 38-year-old Arya

the film was shot. After dating each other, finally they have decided to take their relationship to the next level. It is known news that recently Arya also participated in a TV matchmaking reality show titled Enga Veettu Mappillai. But at the end of this TV show, Arya declined to marry any of the finalists.

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Its Jiiva, not

Vijay Deverakonda

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ijay Deverakonda, the young and talented actor of Telugu Film Industry, was the first choice to play the role of star cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth in upcoming Bollywood movie 83. Bollwyood star Ranveer Singh is on the board to play the role of former Indian national cricket

team captain Kapil Dev in this drama that is being directed by Kabir Khan. Vijay Deverakonda was approached to play cricketer Srikkanth’s role in the film but as rejected the offer, the makers approached Tamil actor Jiiva.The latest report reveal that Kollywood actor Jiiva, popular among Telugu audiences for the blockbuster thriller Rangam, has been roped in to 83, to the reprise the role of former Team India’s star cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth in upcoming Bollywood movie 83. Jiiva will be shedding 7 kilos for his part in the film 83 and he has already started his training under cricketer Chandu Border. Kabir Khan will helm this upcoming film. According to Jiiva, the shooting of 83 will be held in London for 100 days.

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il Raju who is currently enjoying the success of his recently released production venture F2 fun and Frustration, has collaborated with young actor Raj Tarun for an upcoming romantic entertainer.

According to the latest buzz, Raj Tarun has replaced Mahesh Babu's nephew Ashok Galla.After delivering five continuous flops, Raj Tarun has finally been roped in by popular producer Dil Raju for a romantic love story. Currently the pre-production work is going on in full swing. The regular shoot is expected to commence from the month of

March. RK, who was supposed to direct the debut film of Ashok Galla (Superstar Mahesh Babu’s nephew) will helm the upcoming film of Raj Tarun. The sources close to Dil Raju reveal that the same director and producer combination had agreed to launch Jay Galla’s son Ashok Galla with this film, but the story didn’t work out for him. So later Dil Raju contacted Raj Tarun and he gave his nod.

Source added that the makers have made few changes in the script and the last forty minutes of the film are very interesting.

Raj Tarun replaced Mahesh Babu web series titled Charlie

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ahesh Babu, who has already ventured into the multiplex business in association with Asian Cinemas, has also entered in web series world.

His web series has been titled ‘Charlie’. Meeku Meere Maku Meme director Hussain Sha Kiran, well-known for writing the story of Jr NTR and Sukumar’s Nannaku Prematho will be wielding the megaphone for this web series and regular shoot is expected to commence very soon. The sources close to Mahesh Babu reveal that the web series has been titled Charlie and that it will pan out for three seasons of eight episodes, each of

one hour duration.The sources confirmed the news that a total of 24 episodes have been conceived and a strategically division will be done season wise. Pre-production work has been already started and the casting process is on as well. An assistant of well-known DOP Prasad Murella, Nivas is going to handle cinematography for this series and Baahubali fame music composer MM Keeravani’s son Kaala Bhairava is on the board to render the tune. Charlie is a joint production of Mahesh Babu’s MB Entertainment and Jio.

MAHESH BABU NEPHEW

ASHOK GALLA

NAGA BABU COMMENTS ON CHANDRABABU NAIDU CORRUPTION A

fter targeting Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nara Lokesh and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Mega Brother Naga Babu is back.

This time he made sensational comment on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. In the latest video of 'My Channel Naa Istam' Series, Naga Babu targeted none other than CBN and his corruption.

Naga Babu pointed out a statement made by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu in the legislative Assembly - 'Ee Roju Bharat Desam Motham Meda Okasari Chusthe Avineethi Lo Kani, Abhivrudhi Lo

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Kani Modato Sthanam Lo Unnam'. The brother of Megastar Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan, Nagababu considered Chandrababu Naidu’s words as a riddle. He stated there is only a single truth in development and corruption. He questioned the people to identify which one is true and which one the lie in Chandrababu Naidu's statement.

Later Naga Babu himself disclosed what it all about – ‘Corruption’ is Truth, and Andhra Pradesh’s development is a Lie. He concluded it by saying no other politician would accept the truth in such a manner.

Sudhanshu Pandey turns villain for iSmart Shankar

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am Pothineni is currently busy in his upcoming movie iSmart Shankar, which is progressing at brisk pace in the direction of Temper fame Puri Jagannadh. As per the latest report, the makers have roped Bollywood actor Sudhanshu Pandey to play the main antagonist in this upcoming film iSmart Shankar.He was also seen in Shankar’s directorial venture- the scifi drama 2.0 starring Kollywood superstar Rajinikanth, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and British actress Amy Jackson.

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e are know that Bio-Pic films are being coman in now a days. What the director point of view we doesn’t know but if one director is succeded in Directing a Biopic, upcoming directors all make a que and follow the directions of that successful director. This was happened with the Biopic of M.S.Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar. Mahanati, NTR Kathanayakudu, and now at last over very own Priya Darshi had made a Biopic which was entitled as Mallesham.

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ll Biopics are releated to some famous persons and some are Legendary too.

But this Mallesham is a typical Biopic which has a caption penned that “Extraordinary story of a common man” i.e its a story based on a common man named Mallesham. part from all of that the First look of this film is released officially on recently . The official announcements over audio launch, pre-release event will be announcef shortly.. ets wait and see how Priya Darshi is going to look as Mallesham..

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He essayed the role of Dhinendra "Dhina" Bohra in 2.0. Now once again he will be seen in upcoming iSmart Shankar in which young and energetic actor Ram Pothineni is playing the lead role. Apparently, Sudhanshu Pandey will be seen in a rugged avatar by sporting a thick beard in iSmart Shankar.The director Puri Jagannadh has been facing a lot of box office duds for the past few years.

He is looking forward to making a comeback with Ram Pothineni starrer iSamart Shankar.

STORY SITTING BY MARUTHI DASARI

FOR NANI

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he powerful combo of Bhale Bhale Magadivoi is making their comeback.

According to the latest buzz in the film industry, once again, Natural Star Nani and director Maruthi Dasari are teaming up for an upcoming project. The sources say that Maruthi has already started penning the script and the story sittings are going on in full swing.Few days ago, Maruthi Dasari met Natural star Nani. Both discussed about the possibility of their upcoming project. Nani has given his green signal to Maruthi and has agreed to come on the board to play the lead role. Finally Maurthi is busy in penning the script. If everything will go accordingly, very soon the official announcement will be made regarding it.

PRIYADARSHI IS NOW

Maharshi Leaks

COMMAN MAN

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ll eyes are on Superstar Mahesh Babu starrer upcoming much awaited movie Maharshi, which is scheduled to hit the theaters in the month of April. It is known news that recently the makers of Maharshi canned few crucial scene sin Pollachi. Now everyone is shocked as a video clip from Pollachi sets has been leaked on the Internet. In this video, Mahesh Babu was seen addressing journalists. The leaked stills and video have raised the expectations. The video clip reminds

us the press meet scene of Mahesh Babu in his previous offering Bharat Ane Nenu, directed by Koratala Siva. Now the fans are expecting that as the press meet scene of Bharat Ane Nenu was highlighted, this scene where in which Mahesh Babu is seen interacting with Journalist, will be highlighted in Maharshi. The film is written and directed

by Vamsi Paidipally and produced by C. Ashwini Dutt, Dil Raju and Prasad V. Potluri, under the banners of Vyjayanthi Movies, Sri Venkateswara Creations and PVP Cinema.

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Hot Telugu Anchor

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director

nchor turned actress Anasuya Bharadwaj is going to become Associate Director. Don’t get shock, She is going to essay the role of associate director in her upcoming film Kathanam.Currently Anasuya Bharadwaj is busy in her upcoming movie Kathanam, being directed by Satish.

Recently she interacted with media during the press meet of Kathanam and opened up about her role. She said, “After the first

look, many people thought that I am playing a cop in this upcoming film too. I just want to clarify that I will be seen playing the role of an associate director in this film which is completely different from my earlier released movie Kshanam.”Anasuya Bharadwaj further said, “ In my carrier, I have done many TV shows and anchoring as well, but I don’t know whether a movies is going to be a hit or a flop. But I believe in myself and I put my efforts in the film or show.”

no love marriage for

tamannah

keshava girl

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esteryear actress, Isha Koppikar has officially joined the BJP (Bhartiya Janatha Party). Isha Koppikar was recently seen in Nikhil Siddhartha starrer Keshava and now she has taken a different route.

She is going to test her luck in politics. Isha Koppikar is well known face for North and South Indian audiences. She made her Bollywood debut in 2002 with an item song in Ram Gopal Varma's directorial venture Company, based on the underworld. She has also been the part of several movies in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi languages.

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has joined Bharatiya Janatha Party (BJP) in the presence of Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari in Mumbai. The actress has been appointed as the working president of Women Transport Wing of BJP. Few days ago, veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee had joined the BJP in West Bengal. In 2015, Rupa Ganguly joined the BJP . Now she is a Rajya Sabha member. Finally Isha Koppikar has also joined BJP.Isha Koppikar said, ”I will try my best to fulfill all the responsibilities the Bhartiya Janatha party gives me. I will also make sure that I can do all that is in my capacity to serve the country.”

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aahubali stars – Prabhas, Rana daggubati, Anushka Shetty and Tamannah Bhatia’s wedding have become the hot topic of discussion on social media.

Recently, during the media interaction, milky beauty Tamannah Bhatia opened up about her romantic relationship and wedding.

Tamannah Bhatia who is still busy in the promotional activities of her recent offering F2 Fun and Frustration, denied making any comment regarding her wedding. The actress said that she had no time or interest for a romantic relationship at the moment.

According to Tamannah, she has given the responsibility to her parents to find out a

right man for her.Tamannah added, “The day I decide to tie the knot I will announce it to the world myself .” She concluded it by saying that she will not get married anytime soon. Tamannah was last seen in F2 Fun and Frustration, directed by Anil Ravipud. She will be next seen in Megastar Chiranjeevi starrer Sye Raa Naraishma Reddy, which is being directed by Surender Reddy and is bankrolled by Ram Charan under the banner of Konidela productions.

She is playing the role of Lakshmi. Apart from Sye Raa, Tamannah will also be seen in That Is Mahalakshmi, the remake of Bollywood movie Queen.

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idya Balan made her Telugu debut with Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer NTR Kathanayakudu, which was released on 9th January 2019, on the occasion of Sankranthi, and finally it has turned out disaster at the box office. Recently in an interview, Vidya Balan talked about the challenges of weight problems she has faced over the years. She said that she had hormonal problems since childhood. Due to this, she would even try starving herself at points. Vidya Balan added, "I have had hormonal problem all my life. When I was a teenager, the people would tell me, 'You have got such a pretty

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samantha hotness in see through outfit melting hearts

amantha Akkineni, the daughter-in-law of Akkineni Nagarjuna, is one of the actress who never disappoints her fans and movie lovers when it comes to her looks . Each time she steps out of the house for an event, she is dressed impeccably.

When it comes to fashion in the South Film Industry, Samantha Akkineni leads the pack. The gorgeous recently made a stunning appearance in black colour see through outfit and we just can’t get over it.

While we love most of her fashion choices, we like the way she makes her appearance in the s*xy outfit.Samantha Akkineni, who is an active user of Social media sites, took to her Instagram to share her hot

face, why don’t you lose some weight?’

When the people tell me why don't you start exercising, I want to say f**k you! How do you know I haven't been exercising? Do you know how hard I exercise? Do you know what challenges I have been facing in my life?"The Dirty Picture fame Vidya Balan further said, “Women become naughtier and hotter after 40. Generally, we’re taught to be a little coy and not enjoy s*x. But the reason they say women get better with age is because you care less and less, it’s more about you. It’s joyous. When you do not care, you have most amount of fun.”

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She captioned it, “Hi series.. My team ..Concept & styled by @jukalkerAssisted by @pratimajukalkar Makeup & hair @ tokala.ravi@chakrapu.madhu assisted @ aryan_daggubati Assisted @sadhnasingh1 Concept and style @eshaangirri .. this dress @sunainakhera.”Coming on the pic, Samantha is seen wearing lace dress covering two piece b*k*ni like bottom. Her hotness is melting hearts out there. We are undeniably obsessed with Samantha’s brilliant fashion choices. Currently Samantha is busy in her upcoming romantic entertainer Majili in which she will be seen sharing screen space with Akkineni Naga Chaitanya.

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