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INSIDE Dr. Rajasekhar :

The Lion is Back

Nani

to play NT Rama Rao?

Pawan

to team up with Boyapati Srinu?

Tamannah Bhatia

learns Tango for Nandamuri Kalyanram

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Trivikram to adapt Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani's novel for

NTR

rivikram Srinivas’s recent offering Agnyaathavaasi starring Power Star Pawan Kalyan, Keerthy Suresh and Anu Emmanuel, is turning out commercially flop at the box office. Currently the director is busy in his next upcoming directorial venture in which Young Tiger Jr.NTR will play the lead role. According to the latest buzz in the film Industry, Trivikram Srinivas has acquired the rights of popular author Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani’s novel and will be making it into a film with Jr NTR. Though this has been revealed, we do not yet know the title of the novel he is adapting into a film. The regular shoot is

expected to commence from March. It has also come out that Anu Emmanuel will play the female lead and Kollywood sensational music composer Anirudh Ravichander will render the tune. However, an official confirmation on the same is awaited. Earlier, Trivikram made 'A... Aa' starring Nithiin, Anupama Parameswaran and Samantha Akkineni, which was loosely based on Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani's novel 'Meena'. As Jr NTR and Trivikram Srinivas are teaming up for the first time, expectations are high on this project. Well, fans just can’t wait to know about the rest of the details, including its genre.

PAWAN KALYAN gets Mega

Cousins support

n 22nd January, Jana Sena President and actor Power Star Pawan Kalyan launched his political tour by offering prayers at the Hanuman temple in Kondagattu in Jagtial district of Telangana. Kalyan announced Rs 11 lakh donation for the temple. Jana Sena workers gave him a warm welcome at the temple. The three-day tour is Pawan’s first political yatra ahead of 2019 assembly elections and he has already announced that his party Janasena would contest elections in Telugu states. Varun Tej, Ram Charan and Sai Dharam Tej were seen supporting Pawan Kalyan in this aspect. Charan took to facebook and wrote, “I’m an Indian. I care for my motherland”-Pawan Kalyan What an energetic start of Chalo re Chalo re chal. Babai, wishing you all the best!! Jai Jana Sena!! “ Varun Tej wrote on the wall of microblogging page, “all the best babai more power to you.” On the otherhand Sai Dharam Tej tweeted, “mee vente memu #JanaSena.” At the end of his first day

of tour, Pawan Kalyan interacted with media. When one of the journalist asked him about his interest in movies, the actor replied, “Movies are out of my mind. Right now, the focus is only on politics.” However, it’s still not clear whether his decision is final. It will be interesting to see what will be the fate of Pawan Kalyan’s recent commitments which include a film with his elder brother Megastar Chiranjeevi for T Subbarami Reddy, a project for producer A.M Rathnam and for the banner Mythri Movie Makers.

Dr. Rajasekhar: The Lion is Back T

he senior actor who made 2017 a turning point in his career is Dr.Rajasekhar. He is considered a versatile actor. He has done movies related to all genres. The actor made his strong comeback as NIA (National Investigation Agency) officer in the critically acclaimed slick thriller PSV Garuda Vega 126.18M, directed by Praveen Sattaru, in November 2017. The movie received applause from audience & critics alike and turned out super hit at the box office. The box office figures clearly show that the actor hasn’t lost his mojo despite missing from the big screen. Interestingly, Rajasekhar chose his comeback with a spy thriller drama. The success of PSV Garuda Vega has shown that Rajasekhar enjoys immense popularity still. oday, there are number of young heroes in Telugu cinema, who are dominating the film industry. But the large crowds in theatres, posts on social media and innumerable stories in the media show that Dr. Rajasekhar continues to be a big attraction even today. His popularity as an actor hasn’t waned and people – young and old – want to see him on screen.

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ow days, top stars of Telugu Film Industry are teaming up with Tamil film makers for their upcoming projects. Recently Superstar Mahesh Babu collaborated with AR Murugadoss for Spy thriller drama ‘Spyder’, unfortunately the film was commercially flop at the box office. Nandamuri Balakrishna has recently teamed up with KS Ravikumar for Jai Simha. It is known news that Stylish Star Allu Arjun has also commited to make a movie with Tamil director Lingusamy. Now another noted Telugu hero has given his green signal to a Tamil director. He is none other than hot chunk Gopichand. According to the latest update, Gopichand who was last seen in action thriller ‘Oxygen’, is teaming up with Tamil director Thiru who has made three movies Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai, Samar and Naan Sigappu Manithan all starring

Vishal. Though Thiru did not deliver any Telugu movie but Gopichand is confident on the work of director and also impressed with the script so he has given nod to the director for his next upcoming project. Chakri Chigurupati, who produced ‘Okka Kshanam’ starring Allu Sirish, Seerat Kapoor and Surabhi, will bankroll this film. The sources say that it will take long time for the project to go on the floors as both the actor and director, Gopichand and Thiru are busy in their prior commitments.On the other-side, currently Gopichand is shooting for an action entertainer in the direction of Chakri. Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha, Mahanubhavudu and Raja The Great fame Mehreen Kaur Pirzada is playing the female lead.

Gopichand

JOIN HANDS WITH TAMIL DIRECTOR

here is no need of any introduction for Warangal district, dynamic lady collector Amrapali Kata. She is known for her dynamism, always optimistic everlasting cheerful smile on her face, also truly an inspiration for every people and especially for the Job aspirant in Telangana. According to the latest buzz in the media, the Collector is going to tie the knot in next month. If the reports are to be believed true, then the 35-year-old passionate government officer will marry another IAS officer who hails from Delhi. It is learned that Amrapali Kata is in love with a 2011 batch IPS

Four Sister-In-Laws of

Ram Charan! I t is known news that Ram Charan has teamed up with Mass specialist Boyapati Srinu for an upcoming untitled film. Charan will join the sets after wrapping up the shoot of Sukuamr’s Rangathalam 1985 in which Samantha Akkineni is playing the female lead. Currently the makers are busy in the finalization of rest of the cast and crews. According to the latest update, in this upcoming action and romantic entertainer, Ram Charan will have four sisterin-laws. Sneha who was last seen in Stylish Star Allu Arjun starrer S/O Sathyamurthy, where she played the role of Upendra’s wife, has been already finalized as one of them. Actress Ananya who played Nithin’s sister in Trivikram Srinivas’s A..Aa is the other one. The makers have also roped two debutants Praveena and Hemaja to play sister-in-law of Charan. Kiara Advani of 'MS Dhoni: The

Untold Story' fame, who is sharing the screen space with Mahesh Babu in Koratala Siva’s Bharat Ane Nenu, is on the board to play the love interest of Charan. Kollywood actor Prasanth will essay Charan’s brother whereas Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi will be seen in key role in this film, which will be bankrolled by DVV Danayya. Devi Sri Prasad will render the tune.

Collector Amrapali Kata

to get married

officer who is posted as an SP now. Amrapali and her beau will get married in February 2018. From 27th January, she is going on a leave to take care of works related to her wedding. Recently Amrapali stunned all of her team by buying them nearly 500 tickets of SS Rajamouli’s magnum Opus Baahubali 2:The Conclusion, from city’s popular multiplex- Asian Mall, to rewards staffs who worked hard for the beautification of the city.

Rakul Preet’s Brother

Aman turns

Hollywood

actor

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eigning queen of Tollywood Rakul Preet Singh’s brother Aman turns a Hollywood actor. He is all set to make his acting debut as an actor in a bilingual filmHindi and English. The film is titled ‘Sedition’ that features several Australian and Indian actors. It is being helmed by Summer Bodhi Nicks and Joel Maracco. The 50% of the shoot has been already completed and it will be released in Australia, India and USA. Aman will be seen essaying CIA Agent in this upcoming film. Last year, Aman acted in a short film titled 'Rock N Roll', directed by Chandu Huggihella. He will also debut in a Telugu film very soon. On the otherside, recently Rakul Preet Singh signed an upcoming movie ‘Suriya 36’, to be directed by Selvaraghavan in which Fidaa and MCA fame Sai Pallavi and Suriya will play the lead roles. The film was officially launched on the occasion of New Year with a small pooja ceremony.

eerthy Suresh who is playing titular role in upcoming movie ‘Mahanati’, the biopic of legendary actress Savitri, which is progressing at brisk pace in the direction of Nag Ashwin of Yevade Subramanyam fame, has gifted gold coins to the team members of the film. In fact, actress Savitri used to gift gold coins to the team members of her movies in her times. Repeating the same gesture emphasizes the depth of Savitri characterization Keerthy Suresh too repeated the act and distributed the gold coins to Mahanati members. Apart from Keerthy Suresh, the film has other stars like Samantha Akkineni, Vijay Devarakonda, Shalini Pandey, Dulquer Salmaan, Mohan Babu, Prakash Raj, Krish, Tharun Bhascker, in supporting roles. The film is being bankrolled by Swapna Cinema and Vyjayanthi Movies banners. Keerthy Suresh made her Telugu debut with Ram Pothineni starrer romantic entertainer Nenu Sailaja. The talented actress was recently seen in Power Star Pawan Kalyan & Trivikram Srinivas's Agnyaathavaasi and Suriya's Gang. She is pinning high hopes on this Telugu-Tamil bilingual Mahanati.

NAVDEEP TO HOST a game show ‘Tollywood Squares’ A

ctor Navdeep is soon to come back to the small screen after the reality show Bigg Boss Telugu with his new game show, titled 'Tollywood Squares', the local adaptation of the acclaimed game show Hollywood Squares. He is now set to become a reality show host in the digital space. Recently the actor took to twitter and wrote, "A New Game Show #TollywoodSquares with Navdeep as Host...Coming Soon" (sic) and "Sarikotha game show #TollywoodSquares with Navdeep as host...Coming soon" (sic). In the promo, the actor is seen dressed in a smart pant suit and running through glass. In another, he is seen standing facing a background similar to the game tic-tac-toe. He says, "It's a game we have all been playing since childhood. Except, here, we break a few rules and shake-up the screen with this out of the box game." Nine celebrities will be participating in this game show every week, leading to some fun activities. The names of the guests to be featured on the show haven’t been revealed yet. On the otherside, currently Navdeep is starring in the popular web-series 'Mana Mugguri Love Story' by Nandini Reddy with Ice Cream baby Tejaswi Madiwada. The web-series is all about the journey of a girl from Vijayawada and her escapades in Hyderabad.

Keerthy Suresh gifts gold coins to Mahanati Team

Chitti Babu’s bike ride in R

Godavari

am Charan is currently busy in his ongoing project ‘Rangasthalam 1985’, which is progressing at brisk pace in Godavari village. Recently the makers completed the shoot of a song in which Ram Charan and Samantha Akkineni participated. The sources say that the shoot spot in Godavari district was witnessing of huge crowd of movie lovers and Charan’s fans. Ram Charan who plays Chitti Babu in the film was seen riding a motorbike and his pic is going viral on the social media. According to few, Charan’s bike

ride is the part of Rangasthalam but few are saying that Cherry is seen wearing goggles and riding the bike of latest model so it’s just a casual ride. Rangasthalam in an action thriller and has all elements in place to keep you hooked. Apart from Ram Charan and Samantha, the film also stars Jagapathi Babu, Aadhi Pinisetty, Gauthami, Anasuya Bharadwaj and has a special song appearance by Pooja Hegde. The film is being produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Devi Sri Prasad is rendering the tune. The movie is all set to hit screens on 30th March 2018.

ictory Venkatesh who was last seen in sport based drama ‘Guru’ in the direction of Sudha Kongra, has teamed up with director Teja, who is basking in the glory of his previous offering ‘Nene Raju Nene Mantri’ starring Baahubali Star Rana Daggubati and Kajal Aggarwal. The movie has been launched recently and it is tentatively titled as ‘Aata Naade Vetaa Naade’. The regular shoot of this upcoming entertainer is yet to commence. If ongoing buzz in media and film Industry is to be believed, Nara Rohit will be seen essaying the role of Venkatesh’s brother in law in this film. Venkatesh will marry Nara Rohit's sister and Rohit will wed Venkatesh's sister. If everything will go accordingly, it will be the first time, when Nara Rohit will share the screen space with Venky. The sources say that Venkatesh will portray the role of middle aged college lecturer. Senior hero Dr.Rajasekhar, who has recently made a strong come back with Praveen Sattaru’s PSV Garuda Vega 126.18M, was the first choice of director Teja to play Venky's brother-in-law. But he rejected the offer so Teja approached Nara Rohit and the actor has given green signal. On the other side, currently Teja is busy in his upcoming directional venture based on NTR biopic in which Nandamuri Balakrishna is playing the lead role.

Nara Rohit to play

Venkatesh’s brother-in-law?

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bu Dhabi-born Malayali actress Parvati Nair who is busy in her upcoming Telugu movie with Adivi Sesh, being helmed by Sai Kiran Adivi, missed two blockbuster movies in one year. Uttama Villain actress rejected ‘Arjun Reddy’ starring Vijay Deverakonda & Shalini Pandey and ‘Aruvi’ starring Aditi Balan. Parvati rejected the script of Arjun Reddy because hero Vijay Deverakonda was a newbie and Sandeep Reddy, a debutante. She was also not happy with

Why did

the script because of bold kissing scenes. The sources say the actress rejected Aruvi because she had to shave her head. Both the movies Arjun Reddy and Aruvi turned out blockbuster at the box office and created lot of buzz in South Indian Film Industry. On the workside, Parvati Nair will be next seen in Tamil comedy drama ‘Nimir’ starring Udhayanidhi Stalin and Namitha Pramod, directed by Priyadarshan, which is in post production stage.

Nair

Parvati reject Arjun Reddy and Aruvi?

Ohmkar gets a producer for

Arshi Khan signs a film with Prabhas!

Bellamkonda’s film P C opular Television host turned film director Ohmkar, who delivered sleeper hit movie Raju Gari Gadhi in 2015 and Raju Gari Gadhi 2 starring Akkineni Nagarjuna, Samantha Akkineni and Seerat Kapoor in 2017, has teamed up with young actor Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas for an upcoming project which is set against sports backdrop and it is a completely different genre for both Sai Srinivas and Ohmkar. Now Ohmkar got a producer for his upcoming directorial venture and he is none other than KK Radha Mohan. Radha Mohan made Bengal Tiger with Ravi Teja and ‘Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu’ starring Naveen Chandra and Shruti Sodi. Currently he is making Sapatham with Gopichand. On the other-side, Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas is currently busy in the shoot of his ongoing project ‘Sakshyam’, being helmed by Sriwass in which Pooja Hegde is playing the female lead. Bellamkonda’s last outing at the box-office was the Boyapati Srinu directorial venture 'Jaya Janaki Nayaka' which was made on a lavish budget but ended up garnering far more acclaim for the director than the hero.

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ontroversial actress Arshi Khan who has already created sensation as she painted the Indian and Pakistan flags on her bare and semi nude back during 20-20 World cup, once again is in news headlines. According to the latest update, she has been roped in an upcoming film in which Baahubali star Prabhas is going to play the lead role. The actress also made headlines with her bold and controversial statements in the Bigg Boss 11 has signed her first film project. This news is confirmed by Arshi herself as she wrote on the wall of Twitter, ‘’ #ArshiKhan signed on for a big film project also starring Prabhas. Thank you @BeingSalmanKhan @ ColorsTV @EndemolShineIND @BiggBoss. Special thanks to #NevadaPutman.’’ But no official confirmation has been made from Prabhas’s side in this regard. It is yet unclear as to which film the hottie has been signed on. The sources say that Prabhas is planning to make his Bollywood debut very soon.

Nani

to play NT Rama Rao?

veryone knows that Nandamuri Balakrishna is essaying the role of Sr. NTR in Teja’s directorial venture. But now according to latest buzz in film Industry, Natural Star Nani who is basking in the glory of recently released movie ‘MCA’ aka Middle Class Abbayi, is going to play Sr.NTR. But he will be seen in Nag Ashwin’s upcoming directorial venture Mahanati, the biopic of legendary actress Savithri, in which Keerthy Suresh is playing titular role. The sources say that the makers of Mahanati, approached Nani to play N T Rama Rao, with whom Savitri had shared the screen space in many hit movies including 'Devatha', 'Gundamma Katha', 'Appu Chesi Pappukudu', etc. The film is produced by Swapna Dutt. Initially the makers approached Young Tiger Jr.NTR to play the role of Sr. NTR but Jai Lava Kusa star rejected the offer. Later they approached Nani. Gentleman star Nani is very close to Nag Ashwin and earlier both have worked together for 'Evade Subramanyam'.

t is known news that Boyapati Srinu who is popular for delivering mass masala movies like Simha, Legend and Sarrainodu, teamed up with Ram Charan for an upcoming untitled movie and the regular shoot of the film has been already started. Now according to the latest buzz in the film Industry, Power Star Pawan Kalyan who has delivered as series of flop movies like Sardaar Gabbar Singh, Katamarayudu and Agnyathavaasi, is planning to team up with a successful director rather than going for a buddy or new director. The sources say that Pawan might join hand with Boyapati Srinu for a Political drama. Recently Jaya Janaki Nayaka director received a call from Pawan Kalyan’s office and he also narrated a script to Kalyan. The actor is very impressed with the narration and has given his verbal consent. An official confirmation is awaited regarding this.

Boyapati Srinu?

MIND BLOWING OFFER for Mahesh’s BAN Rights

PAWAN to team up with

uperstar Mahesh Babu is currently busy in his ongoing political thriller drama ‘Bharat Ane Nenu’, which is progressing at brisk pace in the direction of Srimanthudu fame Koratala Siva. MS Dhoni:The Untold Story fame Kiara Adavani is playing the love interest of Mahesh Babu. According to the latest update, leading Entertainment Channel, Star Maa has offered a mindboggling Rs. 39 Cr offer for non theatrical rights of Bharat Ane Nenu. Negotiations are currently going on and it is sure to set a benchmark for digital and satellite rights for a Telugu film. BAN is doing unbelievable business across Telugu states. Recently Sukumar’s directorial venture Rangasthalam 1985 starring Ram Charan & Samantha Akkineni and Stylish Star Allu Arjun & Anu Emmanuel starrer Naa Peru Surya also have struck gold with non theatrical rights, but those deals are nowhere close to what is being offered for Mahesh Babu & Koratala Siva film. BAN is produced by DVV Dhanayya under his banner DVV Entertainments and it has the music by Devi Sri Prasad. The film is set to hit the theaters on 27th April 2018.

Tamannah Bhatia learns Tango for Nandamuri Kalyanram M

ilky beauty Tamannah Bhatia who is playing the female lead in an upcoming romantic entertainer ‘Naa Nuuve’, will be seen doing Tango for Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. According to Baahubali actress, she has been learning the dance style for the film and it has not been easy. She was injured several times in the process of learning Tango dance but with the help of dance master Brinda, she was able to dance perfectly. Naa Nuuve is a romantic tale between a radio jockey and an acquaintance.

Tamannah will be seen playing Radio Jockey named Mira and love interest of KalyanRam. Helmed by Jayendra and bankrolled by Kiran Mappavarapu and Vijay Kumar Vattikooti under Cool Breeze Cinemas banner, whereas Mahesh S Koneru is presenting the film on East Coast Productions. The project also mark Nandamuri’s 15th appearance onscreen. The expectations are very high as legendary DP PC Sreeram is handling cinematography for the project.

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Nani

to romance

Kajal Aggarwal?

f ongoing buzz in media and film Industry is to be believed, Natural star Nani who has scored hat trick last year with Ninnu Kori, Nenu Local, MCA aka Middle Class Abbayi, is all set to romance with gorgeous diva Kajal Aggarwal in his next upcoming multistarrer film, to be helmed by Sriram Aditya. Nani has shared the screen space with upcoming actresses like Keerthy Surseh, Mehreen Pirzada, Surabhi, Anu Emmanuel and Sai Pallavi in his filmy career and now he is going to romance with top actress Kajal Aggarwal who has acted with number of leading stars like Megastar Chiranjeevi, Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Mahesh Babu and Young Tiger Jr.NTR. The sources say that recently the makers contacted Kajal Aggarwal and the talk has been initiated but nothing is yet finalized. The upcoming untitled film will be produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under the banner of Vyjayanthi movies. On the otherside, currently Kajal Aggarwal is busy in her ongoing projects MLA (Manchi Lakshanalunna Abbayi) and Paris Paris (Remake of Queen) which are in different production stages. She will also be seen in Nani’s production venture ‘Awe’ which is scheduled to hit the theaters in February 2018. Apart from Kajal, the film has other stars like Eesha Rebba, Nithya Menen, Regina Cassandra, Srinivas Avasarala, Hari Teja, Murali Sharma and others in important role.

ollywood and Tollywood actresses are fitness freaks and they have to maintain a good body in order to look hot and appealing on the silver screen. British beauty Amy Jackson is synonym for perfection. She has an enviable figure. Her social media pics always cause typhoons in the hearts of fans. Recently the bombshell shared her bold pic on Instagram and captioned it, “Back to business.” Coming on the pic, Braless Amy is seen wearing a coat that revealed her hot assets. Her fans are going bonkers over the pic and are praising her for her hot looks. Some fans say that her eyes have a magical allure and make one get fixated on her. Amy didn’t mind flashing her hot assets going braless. It’s a daring move for the actress. On the workside, she will be next seen in Shankar’s Sci-fi movie ‘2.0’ starring Superstar Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar, produced by Lyca Productions. It is scheduled to hit the theaters in April 2018.

Braless

Amy Jackson is back again with Cleavage Show A

isha Sharma, the sister of Neha Sharma, is a well known model and she has featured in Kingfisher Calendar also. Blessed with a toned body, a killer smile, luscious locks, and innocent looks, Aisha Sharma is all set to capture hearts with recent pic which she shared on her Instagram. She captioned it, “Take me back to my happy place .. .... #Nofilter #Throwback#phiphi #kiini.” Wearing a two piece and posing recklessly like this is making men go drooling for her. Her looks are as hot

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Neha Sharma’s sister Aisha Sharma

SIZZLES

IN BIKINI

damn as her body. Youngsters are enjoying the seduction of this hot diva to the fullest as they can not get anything better than this in near future. Bearing a close resemblance to her sister, Neha Sharma who made a debut Ram Charan starrer Chirutha, Aisha Sharma is a trained Kathak dancer and she was featured in the 2016 edition of the Kingfisher Calendar. Aisha was supposed to make her film debut with a Telugu film, but was replaced by Raashi Khanna in that film.

COP OR THIEF! PRABHAS

in action entertainer

Saaho?

ega Princess Niharika Konidela, the daughter of Mohan Babu and niece of Megastar Chiranjeevi and Power Star Pawan Kalyan, made her Telugu debut with ‘Oka Manasu’ in 2016 without any support from Chiru’s family members. Though the film was bombed at the box office but her performance received lot of applause. According to the latest buzz in film industry, Chiranjeevi is personally overseeing an upcoming film in which Niharika is playing the female lead and it is being bankrolled by Bunny Vaas under the banner of Geetha Arts 2. The upcoming untitled drama is progressing at brisk pace without any intimation to media. It has also come out that the makers are planning to

Niharika’s film

under Bunny Vaas

Supervision?

announce the detail regarding its cast and crew very soon. On the other side, currently Niharika is busy in her Tamil movie ‘Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren’, starring Vijay Sethupathi, which is in post production stage and scheduled to hit the theaters on 2nd February 2018.

oung Rebel Star Prabhas dedicated four years of his life to make Baahubali possible. He became a pan-India icon, thanks to SS Rajamouli. Currently the actor is busy in the ongoing project ‘Saaho’, being directed by Sujeeth Reddy and produced under the banner of UV Creations. It’s touted to be a high octane action thriller. So Get ready for some intense, edgy action sequences that will keep you on the edge. Hollywood stunt choreographer Kenny Bates is on board to choreograph the action sequences. Not just Prabhas, but Bollywood Haseena Shraddha Kapoor will also be seen performing some action sequences. But there is another surprise your way. Everybody knows that Prabhas is playing cop in this movie but

the sources close to the film unit says that his character in the movie will also have grey shades. It is heard that the script of Saaho is essentially a thief-police drama where all the characters are grey. It is true that Mirchi star Prabhas plays a cop in the film. However, the story of Saaho is such that the audience will keep guessing till the end whether his character is an honest officer or a thief under the guise of a cop. Shraddha Kapoor too will be seen essaying badass character. Apart from lead pair, the film has other stars like Neil Nitin Mukesh, Mandira Bedi, Jackie Shroff, Mahesh Manjrekar and others in important role. Popular music composers ShankarEhsaan-Loy are rendering the tune.

First Look:

Nandamuri Balakrishna's

NTR Biopic

n the eve of death anniversary (18th January) of most popular Telugu legend Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, his son, Nandamuri Balakrishna surprised the audiences with the first look poster of his upcoming film, based on the biopic of Sr.NTR that features NTR in black and white as he stand on his Chaitanya Ratham and getting ready to deliver his speech during the election campaign. ‘Prajale devullu samajame devalayamga jeevinchina o mahanubhavuniki idhe maa nivaali’, words are also read on First Look poster. The makers used NTR's election campaign (1983) picture in the first look. Balayya is not seen in the pic. Directed

by Teja and jointly produced by Balayya, Sai Korrapati and Vishnu Vardhan Induri whereas the film has the music by Baahubali music composer. The first poster has NTR’s Telugu signature super imposed on the English letters of his name. The biopic has been titled ‘NTR’. The shoot of this upcoming biopic will be kick started from 28th May, the birth anniversary of the diseased legend. Nandamuri Kalyan Ram’s son and Sr. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao’s great grandson, Shourya Ram is essaying the childhood character of Sr. NTR. Balayya is giving tough competition to young heroes as the star is continuously doing films. Currently the actor is enjoying the success of his recently released movie Jai Simha.

BALAKRISHNA

to star in Ramanujacharya biopic?

andamuri Balakrishna is on the ninth cloud as his recently released action entertainer Jai Simha, directed by KS Ravi Kumar that features three actresses Nayantara, Haripriya and Natasha Doshi, is running successfully at the box office. Recently the actor expressed his desire to act in Ramanujacharya biopic. Ramanuja was a great scholar and Vaishnavite who influenced Bhakti movement in India. Balayya is one of the most loved actors in both the Telugu speaking states- Andhra Pradesh

and Telangana. In one of the crucial scenes in Jai Simha, Balayya Babu describes the importance of temple priests which received fantastic response from fans. Recently Brahmins felicitated Balayya Babu and Jai Simha team members for the dialogue, which emphasizes the importance of priests and temples in the movie. Interacting with Brahmins at the event, Balayya expressed his desire to act in Ramanujacharya biopic. The actor also said that he would take up at the project when he turns 60 years.

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SHOCKING BUDGET OF

Vijay Devarakonda's V

ijay Devarakonda who has delivered a series of hit movies like Yevade Subramanyam (2015), Pelli Choopulu (2016) and Arjun Reddy (2017), is currently busy in his ongoing movie, being helmed by Parasuram and bankrolled by Geetha Arts. Gopi Sunder is rendering the tune. The actor’s market is slowly increasing in the industry. Almost all the movies of Vijay Devarakonda were made below Rs 5 Cr but in this upcoming movie with Geetha

RECORD SATELLITE RIGHTS

deal for Allu Arjun’s

Naa Peru Surya

Naa Illu India

tylish Star Allu Arjun is currently busy in his next upcoming film Naa Peru Surya Naa Illu India, which is scheduled to hit the theaters in April 2018. According to the latest update, the satellite rights of Naa Peru Surya has been sold for a whooping price of Rs 23.75 Cr to a popular entertainment channel, who has good

arts the budget of the movie is expected to be Rs. 10 Cr. According to the latest update, the movie has been titled as ‘Geetha Govindam’. The film’s title sounds us a family drama. An official announcement will be made shortly. Only Mega heroes like Power Star Pawan Kalyan, Megastar Chiranjeevi, Stylish Star Allu Arjun and Ram Charan did high budget movies in Geetha Arts. Now Vijay Devarakonda is also hoping to score super hit with Geetha Arts.

base in both Telugu States and North. The deal includes the TV and digital rights of both Telugu and Hindi-dubbed version. Allu Arjun is a well known face for Hindi audiences. His biggest blockbuster Sarrainodu, directed by Boyapati Srinu, was dubbed into Hindi under the same name and it had its world premiere on Sony Max on 28th May. The film was uploaded on Youtube the same day and it garnered 123 million+ views till date. Helmed by Vakkantham Vamsi, produced by Lagadapati Sridhar and Bunny Vas under Ramalakshmi Cine Creations banner. Bollywood duo Vishal-Shekhar is composing music for Naa Peru Surya. Anu Emmanuel is playing the love interest of Bunny. Apart from lead pair, the film has Arjun Sarja, R. Sarathkumar, Vennela Kishore, Rao Ramesh, Thakur Anoop Singh and Boman Irani in pivotal roles.

Raashi Khanna's bikini and Lip Kiss

treat with

Ravi Teja

ass Maharaja Ravi Teja had a good 2017 with the success of Raja The Great. In the first week of January 2018, he gave a treat to his legion of fans with the teaser of Touch Chesi Chudu. He is sharing the screen space with two stunning actresses, Raashi Khanna and Seerat Kapoor in this action entertainer. This is Ravi Teja’s second film with Raashi

Khanna. Satyam Rajesh, Annapurna, Murali Sharma, Freddy Daruwala will be seen in supporting roles. Recently the makers released the Manasa Song from the film, which caught the attention of many. The song sounds like a beautiful melody. Raashi Khanna is seen in bikini avatar and both the stars-Mass Maharaja and Raashi are seen kissing to each other in the song. The promo also showcased funny side and stunning chemistry between the lead cast. The music is composed by Kaushik, Akash and Guddu of JAM8. Helmed by Vikram Sirikonda and produced by Nallamalapu Srinivas (Bujji) and Vallabhaneni Vamsi under Lakshmi Narasimha Productions (LNP) banner. Mass Maharaja is playing the role of a police officer.

Ramya Krishnan

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eautiful actress Ramya Krishnan who grabbed the attention of audiences with her wonderful performance in SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali series (Baahubali:The Beginning and Baahubali:The Conclusion), was last seen in Suriya and Keerthy Suresh starrer bilingual drama Thaana Serndha Koottam/Gang which is running successfully at the box office. Now according to the latest buzz in the film industry, Baahubali Shivagami has replaced yet another

veteran actress Nadiya in Vijay Sethupathi’s highly anticipated movie Super Deluxe, helmed by new-age filmmaker Thiagarajan Kumaraja. The sources say that Nadhiya has opted out of Super Deluxe due to unknown reasons and the makers have roped in Ramya Krishnan as her replacement. According to few other reports, the character would have many shades to it and Nadiya had to opt out of it because of too many grey shades in it. But neither the makers nor the actress have confirmed the

reason for opting out of the film. Yuvan Shankar Raja is on the board to render the tune. An interesting aspect about Super Deluxe is that the film will have four filmmakers – Mysskin, Nalan Kumarasamy and Neelan Shankar – associated as co-writers for the film. Vijay Sethupathi and Samantha Akkineni are playing the lead roles and apart from them, the film also features Fahadh Faasil, Gayathri and Nadiya in important roles whereas Mysskin will be seen playing a brief role.

ega Star Chiranjeevi’s son-in-law and the most handsome looking Kalyaan Dhev’s debut film is officially launched today. Last few days, industry has been buzzing about Kalyaan Dhev’s entry and none other than Chiranjeevi himself graced the occasion recently in the wee hours at prestigious production house Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram office to bless Kalyan. o be directed by Rakesh Sashii and starring Malavika Nair in female lead, this highly anticipated untitled film will have top technicians and star artists to work for most popular producer Sai Korrapati. ega Star himself sounded the clap board, India’s top director SS Rajamouli directed the honorary first shot as MM Keeravani

switched the camera on as other guests like MM

Chiranjeevi Son In Law Kalyaan Dhev’s

Keeravani, NV Prasad, Gunnam Gangaraju, Kalyan Koduri, Avasarala Srinivas attended the event to shower their blessings on Kalyan. We are very happy and delighted to produce Kalyaan Dhev’s first project on our Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram banner. Our entire team is excited to have Chiranjeevi garu and Rajamouli garu gracing the event to wish us. This Production No 12 will be a very special project with many attractions and a content oriented script prepared by Rakesh Sashii. ndustry’s top technician KK Senthil Kumar of Baahubali fame is cranking the camera while Rama Krishna of Rangasthalam fame is roped as art director. Complete list of artists and technicians is provided. More details regarding

likely to be informed soon,” said Sai Korrapati Artists: Kalyaan Dhev, Malavika Nair, Tanikella Bharani, Murali Sharma, Nasser, Sathyam Rajesh, Pragathi, Kalyani Natarajan, Posani Krishna Murali, Rajeev Kanakala, Jaya Prakash (Tamil), Aadarsh Balakrishna, Noel Sean, Kireeti, Bhadram Chief Technicians List:

the commencement of shooting schedules is all

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atural Star Nani who is basking in the glory of recently released movie MCA aka Middle Class Abbayi, directed by Venu Sreeram in which he shared the screen space with Premam and Fidaa fame Sai Pallavi, is currently busy in his next upcoming film Krishnarjuna Yuddham, in which he will make his screen presence in dual avatar. The first look poster of Krishna in the movie of Krishnarjuna Yuddham is out on the eve of Bhogi. Anupama Parameswaran and Kannada actress Ruksar Mir are playing the female leads in KAY. Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, who helmed hit movies like Venkatadri Express and Express Raja in past and produced by Sahu Garapati & Harish Peddi whereas presented by Venkat Boyinapalli. Hip Hop Tamizha is the film’s music composer. The movie is set to hit the theaters on 12th April 2018. On the other side, Nani is currently gearing up for the release of his production venture ‘AWE’ that features Kajal Aggarwal, Essa Rebba, Nithya Menen in the lead roles.

FIRST LOOK OF Krishnarjuna Yudham:

Nani's

Mass Avatar

Debut Film, Vaaraahi Production No 12

Launched

Rakesh Sashii Producer: Rajini Korrapati A Sai Korrapati Production Presenter: Sai Shivani Cinematography: KK Senthil Kumar Music Director: Yogesh Lyrics: Rehman Art Director: Ramakrishna Stunts: Joshua

TRIDHA CHOUDHURY‘S

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ridha Choudhury who made her Telugu debut with Surya Vs Surya in 2015, is set to enthrall audiences with a glamorous role in her next, Manasuku Nachindi, being helmed by Manjula Ghattamaneni, the daughter of Superstar Krishna and sister of Mahesh Babu. Recently during the media interaction, the actress opened up about her role and said, “Every character in Manasuku Nacchindi has a story to share. The script is blended with emotions, values and love. I am playing a dreamy girl, named Nikki from Goa. It’s a role that people would fall in love with at the first sight. My character in the film will surprise the audiences.” Tridha Choudhury will also sport a bikini in the film. When she was asked about her bikini avatar in the film. She said, “When the director asked to wear bikini, I was hesitate but later when she explained about the importance of bikini sequence in the film, I agreed. I am also confident about my body and the scene was shot aesthetically.” Apart from Tridha, the film has other stars Sundeep Kishan and Amyra Dastur in the lead roles. Manuja’s husband Sanjay Swarup is bankrolling the movie along with P Kiran of Anandi Art Creations banner and Radhan is rendering the tune..