Tollywood Magazine English November - 2019

NOVEMBER 2019 | VOL 7 | ISSUE 01 | Rs.25/-

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INSIDE Poonam Kaur

attacks Pawan Kalyan ?

Eesha Rebba in Lust Stories

Vijay

receives death threat

Raashi Khanna

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shocks Jr NTR

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in Lust Stories

ust Stories, a popular series on Netflix, is all set to be remade in Telugu.

Recently there was a strong buzz in the film industry that Amala Paul has been roped to play the female lead in one of the four segments of the anthology. But there is no any update regarding it till date. But now it is being heard that Eesha Rebba has been approached to play the lead role in one of the four segments of Lust stories , which will be helmed by Sankalp Reddy. She has been working on films in different genres, and she is picking up interesting scripts along the way. Now Eesha Rebba will be seen in

Lust Stories as one of the leading ladies. The sources say that Eesha Rebba liked the concept of Lust Stories as well as the way her character was etched. The makers of Lust stories approached Eesha Rebba after seeing her body work as she is one of the actresses who continues to stick to roles that are beyond stereotypes. When she was approached to play the female lead, she gave her nod immediately for this new age story. Eesha Rebba also wants to work with Sankalp Reddy and now she is very excited as she got the opportunity to work with the director.

Balakrishna as IT Professional

Shruti Haasan romance

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n the occasion of Diwali, Mass Maharaja Ravi Tej made an official announcement regarding his 66th film #RT66 which will be helmed by Gopichand Malineni. Ravi Teja and Gopichand Malineni have collaborated again. The makers are considering the title Crack for this film. This is the third time both Ravi Teja and director Gopichand Malineni are joining their hands.

Earlier both have worked together for movie Balupu and Don Seenu, which turned out to be blockbuster hits. It seems, this time, they are teaming up again to score the hat trick with this upcoming drama, which will be produced by Tagore Madhu. The makers have also locked the female lead and she

is none than Shruti Haasan. The actress Shruti Haasan is making her comeback in Tollywood with this film which has Ravi Teja in the lead role.Earlier Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja and Shruti Haasan had shared screen space in Gopichand Malineni’s Balupu, which arrived at the theaters in 2013. Ravi Teja’s 66th film also marks Shruti Haasan’ comeback to Tollywood after the 2017 film, Katamarayudu starring Power Star Pawan Kalyan.The sources close to the makers revealed that Gopichand Malineni recently came up with a one-liner for Ravi Teja, and the actor is very excited about this project.

Once again he will don in cop avatar. The new film #RT66 is a cop thriller.

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he popular Telugu comedian Venu Madhav passed away on 25th September 2019 in a private hospital. He was suffering from the kidney and liverrelated problems He was one of the most popular comedian of Telugu Film Industry.

Recently in an interview, Venu Madhav revealed his first pay Cheque connection with Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR).

According to Venu Madhav his first salary was a total sum of Rs 600, which he got

from Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Officer where he worked as telephone operator to connects the call to later Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh NTR. Venu Madhav was also working as mimicry artist and used to give stage shows. Once when he was doing a stage show at Ravindra Bharati, SV Krishna Reddy noticed his talent and offered a role for his movie. Venu Madhav accepted the role and acted in 'Sampradayam'. Soon he became popular.

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Surender Reddy enters

INTO HOTEL BUSINESS

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t is quite common for a hero or an actor to own a production house and many of the heroes in Telugu Film Industry own one. Tollywood Heroes' Businesses have flourished and also there are also actors who are not only popular in the film industry but are also successful entrepreneurs. It is known news that the young actor Nithin, Sandeep Kishan, Sashank, Kona Venkat, Tarun and stylish Star Allu Arjun are into food business through their hotels and pubs.

Now Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy director Surender Reddy is also going to enter into Hotel business. According to the latest

buzz in the film industry, Surender Reddy is investing more than Rs 10 crores in various businesses. His wife has taken a share in one of the prominent hotels of Jubilee Hills and running its franchise in Gachibowli area.

Surender Reddy has got a fat paycheque from producer Ram Charan for his directorial venture Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy in which Megastar Chiranjeevi, Nayantara and Tamannah Bhatia played the lead role. Its Telugu Version is hit at the box office. Now the remuneration which Surender Reddy got from Ram Charan is spending in hotel business.

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atasimha Nandamuri Balakrishha is currently busy in his upcoming project Ruler, which is progressing at the brisk pace in the direction of KS Ravikumar. It is known news that Balakrishna has also collaborated with Boyapati Srinu for a movie. Boyapati is popular for delivering mass entertainer and he with Balakrishna has delivered Simha and Legend, both the movies were blockbuster at the box office. According to the latest update, the makers are planning to rope Shraddha Srinath on the board to play the female lead in Balakrishna starrer. The official confirmation regarding the inclusion of Shraddha Srinath is awaited. U Turn fame Shraddha Srinath made her debut in Tollywood with a sport based drama Jersey where she shared the screen space with Natural star Nani and the movie was decent hit at the box office.

Now Sharddha Srinath is all set to

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annada Star Yash who shot to fame with ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ and his wife Radhika Pandit have welcomed a new member into their family. According to the latest update, Yash and Radhika Pandit are blessed with a baby boy. Radhika Pandit delivered to her second child - a baby body in a private hospital in Bangalore on 30th October.

Yash and Radhika Pandit first met on the sets of TV serial Nandagokul and dated for six years before tying the knot in the year 2016. They made their film debut together with Moggina Manasu, which was released

in 2018. The couple Yash and Radhika Pandit has worked together in four films.

On the work front, Yash’ previous offering KGF : Chapter 1, became a blockbuster hit in Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam. Currently he is busy in the shoot of his upcoming film KGF: Chapter 2. While the first part of KGF concentrated on actor Yash' rise as a gangster in Mumbai and Kolar Gold Fields, the second installment will focus on his fall. KGF :Chapter 2 is being helmed by Prashanth Neel. This time, the makers have roped Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt to play the role of villain.

romance with Balakrishna starrer, which will be directed by Boyapati Srinu. The inside talk is that Balakrishna' film will have two actresses and one of them is Shraddha Srinath.

JERSEY GIRL ROMANCE WITH

Balakrishna

Naga Shaurya gets Vijay Deverakonda Girl

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itu Varma has signed her next Telugu film, in which she will be seen sharing the screen space with Naga Sharuya. Very soon the official announcement regarding this project will be made. Naga Shaurya has inked a deal to star in a new film, which will be directed by debut director Lakshmi Sowjanya and bankrolled by Sithara Entertainment. The preparation work to get this yet to be titled film starring Naga Shaurya and Ritu Varma is on and the shooting is expected to commence very soon, we hear.

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An official word about the film’s remaining cast and crew will be out soon. Plans are on to release Ritu Varma and Naga Shaurya starrer untitled film for summer next year. In Tollywood Ritu Varma was last seen in Keshava and she is currently busy in couple of projects in Kollywood.

Now Ritu Varma is making her comeback with Naga Shaurya starrer. The upcoming film will be shot in India and Paris. Ritu Varma has worked with young actor Vijay Deverakonda in Yevade Subramanyam and Pelli Choopulu.

It’s Gangster Comedy for Sumanth

Anjali Seattle cop, Anushka Shetty mute A

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he 44-year-old actor Sumanth is popular for picking up unconventional scripts and playing the unique roles in movies. Despite having only a few hits in his kitty, he is still a bankable lead at the box-office courtesy his handsome looks and attractive screen-presence. Sumanth is the grandson of legendary thespian Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Now according to the latest update, Sumanth has signed a new movie, which is an official remake of the super hit 2018 Malayalam film,

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elugu Superstar Mahesh Babu' wife Namrata Shirodkar met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy' wife YS Bharathi in her Amaravati residence. Mahesh Babu and Namrata are known for their social welfare works.

Everyone is aware of that Mahesh Babu adopted his father Krishna's native place Burripalem in Andhra Pradesh and his wife Namrata Shirodkar is overseeing the developmental activities.

Both Namrata and Bharathi discussed the village development works in Burripalem. After the meeting, Namrata took to social media and shared a pic of her with CM’ wife Namrata. Bharathi promised the government’s support for the ongoing work in the village. It has also come out that Bharathi praised Mahesh Babu's charity work and agreed to extend all support. Before meeting YS Bharathi, Namrata offered

Padayottam. It is a gangster comedy, a genre which Sumanth Akkineni never tried in his career. The upcoming untitled film will be helmed by Vinu Yagna. The makers have roped a newbie Aima to play the female lead role. The upcoming untitled film will be jointly bankrolled by Tammineni Janardhan Rao and Sharma Chukka under East India Talkies and The Manthra Entertainments. The regular shoot will be commenced from 15th December.

fter almost a year, Baahubali and Arundhati fame actress Anushka Shetty is back with her next film, Nishabdam. The film also has Anjali in crucial role. On 11th September, the makers of Nishbdham unveiled the first look posters of Nishabdam.

Going by the posters and confirmed that the movie Nishbdham will be released in four languages namely Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and English. In this film Nishbdham, Anushka Shetty is essaying the role of an auditorily impaired artist named Sakshi. In the poster, Anushka Shetty bears a confused expression as she paints something on the canvas. Now the role of Anjali has

also been revealed. According to the latest update, Anjali will be seen playing the role of Seattle cop in this thriller drama in which Anushka Shetty is playing the role of mute artist. The film Nishbdham has other stars like R Madhavan, Shalini Pandey, and Kill Bill fame Michael Madsen in important roles.

The sources close to the film unit revealed that Anjali will be seen in the role of a Seattle cop in the Hemant Madhukar directorial venture Nishbdham. So far, Telugu and Tamil audiences have seen Anjali in chirpy and simplistic roles. But this time they are going to see Anjali in the role of Seattle cop.

BUDGET PROBLEM FOR

RAJAMOULI RRR

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S Rajamouli’ upcoming periodic entertainer RRR is one of the most awaited movie of South Indian Film Industry.

During the first press meet, the producer DVV Danyya made official announcement that RRR starring Young Tiger Jr NTR and Mega Power Star Ram Charan will be made on the lavish budget of Rs 350-400 Cr. But now according to the latest buzz in the film industry, RRR maker are planning to complete the movie around Rs 250 Cr. It is known news that the dubbed versions of South movies are also popular in North belt. But the trade analysts are saying that despite the craze, distributors are not getting

the desired profits and results in other states.

So the makers of RRR planning to finish the project under Rs 250 crores. Though the producer DVV Danyya is ready to spend the huge amount on the promotional material but the movie RRR will be made on the budget of around Rs 250 Cr. Prabhas starrer action and thriller multilingual drama Saaho was hit in north belt but was commercially flop in other versions whereas Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy is hit in Telugu states but it’s other versions are flop. Even in Overseas, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy failed to get the desired result. So Rajamouli has decided to finish RRR in Rs 250 crs budget .

Namrata meets

CM Wife

Bharathi special prayers at Kanakadurgamma on Indrakeeladri temples in Vijayawada.

Namrata used to visit Siddhapuram village.

She is mainly focusing on health and education facilities in the village.

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SAYS I LOVE YOU

iharika Kondiela, the niece of Megastar Chiranjeevi and Jana sena Chief Power Star Pawan, shared a pic of her with father Naga Babu on her social media siteInstagram, which are going viral on the social media sites. Coming on the pic, Niharika is seen planting a kiss on the forehead of her loving father Naga Babu on the occasion of his birthday. Niharika also said to Naga Babu, “I love you so much Nanna. I need a bigger heart to fit in all the love I have for

you!” Niharika was last seen in recently released movie Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy in which Megastar Chiranjeevi, Nayantara and Tamannah Bhatia played the lead roles.

She started her filmy career with a romantic movie Oka Manasu in 2016, in which she shared the screen space with Nag Shaurya.

She was an anchor on Telugu language television before pursuing a career as an actress in Tollywood.

Keerthy Suresh Vijay Deverakonda RAASHI KHANNA turns reply to shocks

Shooter his marriage

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ational Award winning director Nagesh Kukunoor, who is known for films such as Hyderabad Blues, Iqbal, Dhank, is currently busy in his upcoming directorial venture- the female centric Telugu movie Good Luck Sakshi in which Keerthy Suresh is playing the female lead.

According to the latest update, Good Luck Sakshi, is a sport based drama in which Keerthy Suresh will be seen playing the role of a shooter. It is yet unknown whether the upcoming film of Good Luck Sakshi is a biopic on any sports person or is a fictional story where Keerthy Suresh will play Shooter. The sources close to the film unit revealed that Keerthy Suresh was offered the role only after an audition and trial shoot. Mahanati actress apparently impressed the filmmaker with her performance to such an extent that he immediately decided to rope her for this upcoming female centric movie. Keerthy Suresh has a performance oriented role in this Nagesh Kukunoor directorial venture Good Luck Sakhi. Devi Sri Prasad has been roped in to compose the music for this flick, which is being bankrolled by Reliance Entertainment.

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he young and talented actor Vijay Deverakonda is one of the actors who doesn’t leave any stone unturned in promoting the movies in his own style. As apart of promotional activities of Meeku Maathrame Cheptha’, he entered Bigg Boss 3 Telugu house and spoke about his marriage. In Bigg Boss 3 Telugu house, Vijay Deverakonda also lauded dancing skills of Stylish Star Allu Arjun and Young Tiger Jr NTR. When King Nagarjuna asked Vijay Deverakonda about his marriage, he said, “I still did not find my Amala". Vijay Devarakonda is undoubtedly one of the most eligible bachelors in the film industry. This star also has a massive female fan following.

elugu film industry is full of spice, glamour and tends to go a little overboard in general. The good thing is that the dance numbers are simply awesome in most Telugu movies. It is almost as if the Telugu film industry is blessed with all the best dancers in the country India.

However, only a few actors transcend from good to brilliant when it comes to grooving. Young Tiger Jr NTR is a deadly combo of classical dance and modern hip hop.

He is trained in Kuchipudi and has also performed in several shows all across India and even aboard. Telugu fans are usually torn between Jr NTR and Stylish Star Allu Arjun when it comes to deciding who is the best. But this time Raashi Khanna has given shock to Jr NTR in the term of dancing style. Raashi Khanna and Jr NTR have worked together for action entertainer Jai Lava Kusa in which Jr NTR made his screen presence in triple avatar and shared the screen space with Raashi Khanna. She asked filmmakers why they were giving all the unique and steps to Jr NTR. She asked them to give equal steps to match up with him. After hearing these words from Raashi Khanna, Jr NTR was shocked. Raashi Khanna herself revealed this during the promotional activities of her film 'Prati Roju Panduga'.

VIJAY RECEIVES

DEATH THREAT

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ollywood star Vijay who is enjoying the success of his recent offering Bigil, has received a bomb threat. According to media reports, the state police control room received a call from an unknown person.

The Police forces rushed to actor Vijay's residence in Saligramam following a bomb threat call from an unknown person and informed Vijay’ parents, SA Chandrasekar and Shoba. The police also enquired SA Chandrasekar about the call and deployed police personnel to provide the security. As

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t is known news that apart from being an actor, Ram Charan is also a producer. He turned producer with his father Megastar Chiranjeevi starrer action drama Khaidi No 150 and later he produced his father’ dream project Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, which is still running successfully at the box office. According to the latest buzz in the film industry, Ram Charan has given a terrific deal to Koratala Siva to make three back to back films with Konidela Productions. Chiranjeevi and Koratala Siva’ film has been already launched on the occasion of Dussehra with formal pooja ceremony. Currently the film is

Vijay, his wife Sangeetha along with their kids live in a plush residence in Panaiyur on the East Coast Road, the police forces were sent to his Panaiyur residence for tight security after receiving a bomb threat.

The police officials filed a case under cyber crime attack and started the investigation to nab the person who made the call. After investigation, the team came to know that the youngster hailing from Alapakkam near Porur.

in pre-production stage and the regular shoot will be started from the next month and it will hit the theaters during Dussehra in 2020.

After the release of this untitled film, Koratala Siva will direct a movie for Ram Charan.

After Koratala Siva -Chiranejeevi film and Koratala Siva- Ram Charan film, Koratala will be working either with Prabhas or some other hero again, before coming back to Ram Charan for their third venture. Recently in an interview, Ram Charan has also hinted the possibility of Koratala Siva and Pawan Kalyan film.

KARTHI AND LOKESH ANNOUNCE

Khaidi Sequel

KORATALA SIVA THREE FILM

deal with Ram Charan?

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ecently released movie Kaithi/Khaidi starring Kollywood star Karthi, has struck gold at the box office. The movie was released recently on the occasion of Diwali and received a thundering response from fans of south actor Karthi and movie lovers.

The action entertainer Khaidi saw Karthi in a never seen before look. Karthi's look from Kaithi was rugged and intense. The movie is an out and out treat to the fans. There is neither any actress nor songs in this flick but the director engaged the audience right from the beginning of the film that leaves them in

awe. Currently the movie Khaidi is running successfully at the box office and is doing decent collections. Karthi is getting a lot of appreciation from the fans and audience members for his performance in a powerful and action-packed role. Now according to the latest buzz in the film industry, Karthi is all set to star in Khaidi 2 as well. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj announced the sequel to Khaidi. Currently Lokesh is going to direct Vijay starrer upcoming flick Thalapathy 64.

After wrapping up the shoot of Thalapathy 64, Lokesh will make his comeback with Karthi starrer Khaidi 2.

COMPLAINT AGAINST

KAMMA RAJYAMLO KADAPA REDDLU

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he controversial film maker Ram Gopal Varma aka RGV is coming up with an upcoming movie 'Kamma Rajyam Lo Kadapa Reddlu'. On the occasion of Diwali, RGV took to his Twitter to unveil the trailer of this upcoming film, which went viral. The trailer clearly hinted that the movie 'Kamma Rajyam Lo Kadapa Reddlu' will have controversial content.

According to the latest update, the Opposition Parties in Andhra Pradesh has been gearing up to stall the release of Ram Gopal Varma’ directorial venture 'Kamma Rajyam Lo Kadapa Reddlu' .

According to the latest update, Anantapur Congress leaders lodged a complaint with Two Town Police Station and demanded them to stop Ram Gopal Varma from the use of the controversial title alleging that the title will bring divisions between two castes and communities. Congress Party Spokesperson Nagaraju filed a complaint against 'Kamma Rajyam Lo Kadapa Reddlu'. He demanded the removal of the controversial title. Nagaraju sought criminal proceedings against the film maker Ram Gopal Varma for resorting to such an objectionable activity which could spread hatred.

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tylish star Allu Arjun has announced a new project with director Sukumar.

According to the latest buzz in the film industry, Sukumar is planning to rope Tamil star Vijay Sethupathi to play a crucial role in Allu Arjun starrer upcoming untitled film.

Apparently, Sukumar had approached Vijay Sethupathi to cast him as the main antagonist in Allu Arjun starrer and even the talented actor responded positively.

However he is yet to sign the project. The regular shoot is expected to commence from the month of December. Vijay Sethupathi is the well known face for Telugu audiences as he recently made his Tollywood debut with Megastar Chiranjeevi starrer Sye Raa Narasimhareddy, which is helmed by Surender Reddy and is bankrolled by Mega Power Star Ram Charan under the banner

he makers of Rana Daggubati starrer which is titled 1945, have released the first look of the film. By releasing this poster, the makers also made an official announcement regarding the release date.

Rana Daggubati starrer 1945 will be released on 20th January, 2020. Coming on the first look poster of 1945, Rana Daggubati is seen using the British national flag, the Union Jack, as a weapon. Looks like Rana Daggubati is playing a freedom fighter in this movie.

1945 is a bilingual Telugu-Tamil drama in which Rana Daggubati is playing an INA soldier who fought for independence during the British Raj. Regina Cassandra is playing the female lead in 1945, which is helmed by Sathyasiva. Nasser and Sathyaraj are playing the supporting roles. The film will be released as Madai Thiranthu in Tamil.

elugu Superstar Mahesh Babu has recently shot a TV commercial ad for Sai Surya Developers, which he released on his YouTube channel a Diwali gift for his fans.

For the first time, Mahesh Babu is seen with his wife Namrata Shirodkar, their children Gautham and Sitara. Mahesh Babu looks handsome and stylish in the 30seconds commercial for Sai Surya Developers.

Maharshi star’ family fits well in the theme that narrates the importance of having happy family. The sources close to Mahesh Babu revealed that Mahesh Babu has got a

whopping Rs 6 crs remuneration to appear along with his wife and kids for 30 seconds.

Mahesh Babu' remuneration for real estate ad is giving shock to everyone. Mahesh Babu’ ad was made for a real estate firm, for which Mahesh Babu has been a brand ambassador for a long time. Mahesh Babu is currently starring in Sarileru Neekevvaru under the direction of Anil Ravipudi of F2 Fun and Frustration. He is romancing Kannada actress Rashmika Mandanna in this film and Vijayshanti in supporting role.

Mahesh Babu family REMUNERATION FOR TV AD

of Konidela productions. Vijay Sethupathi is also playing a negative role in Chiranjeevi’ nephew Vaishnav Tej’s debut film, Uppena.

Now he is all set to sign another Telugu movie in which Allu Arjun is playing the lead role and the movie is going to be helmed by Sukumar.

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rabhas is planning to make his come back with Koratala Siva in the film industry. It means Mirchi combo is on the card. On the occasion of Diwali, Prabhas met his Mirchi director Koratala Siva and discussed about the possibility of upcoming project. Everyone is aware of that Koratala Siva is currently busy in the pre production work of his next upcoming directorial venture, in which Megastar Chiranjeevi will play the lead role, which will be released on the occasion of Dussehra 2020. Prabhas is also getting ready to start the shoot of his

romantic drama Jaan in which he will be seen essaying the role of palm reader and the film will be released during the second half of 2020.The sources say that Prabhas and Koratala Siva discussed about the possibilities of working together. Very soon Koratala Siva will narrate a script to Prabhas and if everything will go accordingly, the upcoming project will be bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers and Koratala Siva’s close friend Sudhakar Mikkilineni will co-produce this upcoming film starring Prabhas.

Prabhas is back with Mirchi Combo

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he young actor Nithiin and Kannada beauty Rashmika Mandanna are working together for upcoming film Bheeshma. This is the first time, Nithiin and Rashmika Mandanna collaborated for a movie. Apart from the lead pair, the film Bheeshma also has other stars such as Sathyaraj, Naresh, Sampath, Raghu Babu and Brahmaji in the crucial roles. Recently, the makers of Bheeshma released the first look poster of the film that features the look of Nithiin and Rashmika

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Mandanna. Coming on the first look poster of Bheeshma, Nithiin is seen trying to grab the waist of Rashmika Mandanna who wore a sari. Nithiin will be seen playing a bachelor in this film Bheeshma which is helmed by Venky Kudumula and is produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi under Sithara Entertainments banner whereas it will have music by Mahati Sagar. The movie will be predominantly shot in and around Hyderabad. According to the film unit, Bheeshma will deal about relationships in a very sensible way.

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t seems, Prabhas is celebrating the Diwali festival with Manchu Vishnu’ family.

Manchu Vishnu took to his Instagram to share a pic of him with his wife Viranica and Prabhas from the last evening as they celebrated Diwali together. Now the pic of Prabhas with Manchu Vishnu and his wife are going viral on the social media.

Manchu Vishnu’s wife Viranica Manchu also shared a few photos from their Diwali party.

Prabhas is very close to Manchu Vishnu as he has worked with Mohan Babu in the film Bujjigadu. Earlier in an interview, Prabhas

has said that Mohan Babu has become a friend to him while he respects their age difference. Manchu Vishnu is currently busy in his upcoming Hollywood movie, which is based on a scam that shook the country a few years ago, which is progressing at a brisk pace. Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty will also play the crucial role. Recently the team had a surprise visitor Sanjay Dutt at the set. On the work side, Prabhas has kick-started with the shooting of his next upcoming romantic drama Jaan. He will be seen opposite gorgeous diva Pooja Hegde in the film.

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ower Star Pawan Kalyan is making his comeback in Telugu Film Industry with an upcoming film. It is being heard that Pawan Kalyan has teamed up with National award winning director Krish for a project and he is penning a script of periodic drama and the upcoming film has folk genre in which Power Star Pawan Kalyan will play the lead role.

The sources close to the film unit revealed that Pawan Kalyan’ film will be in a folk genre and is a period drama with a lot of action.

Pawan Kalyan's last venture, Agnyaathavasi, directed by Trivikram Srinivas in which Keerthy Suresh played the female lead, was a disaster at the Telugu box-office.

Sources say that the Attarintiki Daredi actor Pawan Kalyan has listened to many scripts, but would like the directors to have a bound script before he signs the dotted line. Along with commercial elements, Pawan Kalyan’ film will have strong social messages. Krish penned the script, which is based on a reallife incident. Pawan Kalayn starrer film will have folk backdrop. Gabbar Singh star never did this genre and the film will surely be a new attempt for the actor turned politician.

Currently Krish is giving final touches for the script and his directorial venture will have enough scope of heroism.

MANCHU VISHNU

MAHANATI ASSISTANT CAMERAMAN

GOT OPPORTUNITY AS DOP

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ag Ashwin, the director of Mahanati, a biopic of South Indian actress Savitri, has turned producer and his first production venture is Jaathi Ratnalu.

Recently the makers released the first look poster of the film that featured Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya fame Naveen Polishetty, Priyadarshi and Rahul Ramakrishna as prisoners. According to the latest update, the makers have also roped Manohar to handle the cinematography of this upcoming comedy entertainer Jaathi Ratnalu. Earlier

Manohar has worked with Nag Ashwin for the movie Mahanati in which Keerthy Suresh played the titular role and made her screen presence in the role of South Indian legendary actress Savitri. Manohar has worked as the assistant cameraman for Mahanati and now he has got the opportunity as DOP for this upcoming film Jaathi Ratnalu. Helmed by Anudeep KV of ‘Pittagoda’ fame, the film has the music by Radhan whereas Manohar is handling the cinematography. The movie is presented by

Swapna Cinema in association with Harsha Garapati.

Prabhas about Anushka Shetty,

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he pair of Young Rebel Star and Anushka Shetty have already grabbed several eyeballs. Both the actors won millions of hearts with their wonderful performances in SS Rajamouli’ Baahubali series. Earlier there was strong buzz in the film industry that both Prabhas and Anushka Shetty are dating each other and soon they will tie the knot. It was some time ago when rumors of their marriage and buying a house in Los Angeles did rounds on the internet. Recently in an interview, once again Prabhas was asked if there’s any truth to rumors of their relationship. For

which Prabhas said, “Rumors are bound to float. A few months ago, the things had died down. Now, they’ve begun again. Anushka and I have worked together for few movies.

We have been friends for 11 years. If there was anything between Anushka and I, why would we hide it? Until one of us gets married, I guess the rumors are not going to stop. Anushka who is most beautiful, essayed the role of Devasena in Baahubali series. The audiences and our fans see Baahubali and her as a pair. So I don’t know how to stop such type of rumors.” Billa star Prabhas further said, “I work with Shraddha Kapoor again, I will also bond with her. I

would like to get married someday. I had given the thought to it earlier but then I got stuck with biggest film.” He concluded it by saying, but yes, I’ll definitely get married.”

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Poonam Kaur attacks

Pawan Kalyan?

Saaho beauty bikini treat

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ctor and television host Mandira Bedi was last seen in action thriller drama Saaho, in which Young Rebel star Prabhas shared the screen space with Bollywood beauty Shraddha Kapoor. Currently the actress is vacationing in Maldives, but she has not forgotten her Instagram family.

Mandira Bedi recently checked into the holiday destination and greeted her fans with a stunning beach-side photo. A fitness enthusiast, Mandira Bedi posted a picture in a red bikini, on a beach. In the picture, she is seen flaunting her toned body, washboard,

and chiseled abs. With her latest picture, the actress is giving tough challenge to all fitness enthusiasts, proving that age is just a number. Mandira Bedi shared her bikini pic on Instagram and said that she was back to her favorite place on Earth: The Maldives.

The actress’ Instagram post has not only caught the attention of her Insta fans but her friends and celebrities from the industry took no time to comment on her bikini picture. Mandira Bedi has been keeping social media site- Instagram inspired with her beach body.

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veryone knows that Poonam Kaur is a big fan of Power Star Pawan Kalyan. She is well known face for Telugu audiences and this time, she is in the news headlines for a controversial reason. Most recently, a tweet from Poonam Kaur, turned out to be the talk of social media. In the tweet, she was talking about the leadership.

She said, “A liar can become a politician but never a leader.” Well, Poonam Kaur’ this statement has not gone down well with all. Tehfew netizens believe Poonam Kaur might have taken an indirect dig at Jana

Sena Chief and actor Power Star Pawan Kalyan with her thoughts. Now her tweet is going viral on social media and the Jana Sena leader and Pawan Kalyan’ fans are trolling Poonam Kaur on Twitter. Few netizens are also saying that Poonam Kaur didn't really intend to target Pawan Kalyan. her tweet has received mixed reactions from the netizens. It is also to be noted that this tweet has come from an unverified handle and hence, the authenticity cannot be assured. But many social media users are tagging Pawan Kalyan in their tweets.

Kajal Aggarwal wants to

marry Prabhas

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amantha Akkineni is popular for sharing the reviews on recently released movies.

This time Samantha Akkineni is completely bowled over by Joaquin Phoenix's 'Joker'.

Majili actress Samantha called the Hollywood actor a "legend". Recently She took to her social media sites and revealed that she has watched recently released Hollywood movie Joker. she also posted a snap from the film Joker on her Instagram and said, "The Joker is the greatest film I have ever watched.” She also called Joaquin Phoenix- Legend."

Joker is a psychological thriller drama, helmed by Todd Phillips, who co-wrote the screenplay with Scott Silver. Joaquin Phoenix is playing the role of Joker. The movie starring Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy, Brett Cullen, Glenn Fleshler, Bill Camp, Shea Whigham, and Marc Maron.

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ecently Kajal Aggarwal was spotted at the chat show 'Feet Up with the Stars Telugu', which is being hosted by Manchu Lakshmi. When the host asked her about her wedding plans, Kajal Aggarwal said: "Yes, I am planning for a wedding soon." Manchu Lakshmi also asked Kajal Aggawral about ‘Kill, Marry, Hook up’. When host Manchu Lakshmi told her to choose between Young Tiger Jr NTR, Young Rebel star Prabhas and Mega Power Star Ram Charan, to which Kajal Aggarwal replied, Ram Charan - Kill, Jr NTR - Hook up and Prabhas -

Marry." Manchu Lakshmi also asked about the qualities that she would want in her husband, she replied that he should be possessive, caring and spiritual." Earlier Prabhas and Kajal Aggarwal have worked together for few movies such as Darling and Mr Perfect. Their chemistry was highlighted in both the movies. Recently in an interview, when Prabhas was asked about the positive and negative points of Kajal Aggarwal, he said, “ Kajal Aggarwal is beautiful.” Again Prabhas said that she has average dressing sense.

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