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When Ram Charan and Jr NTR teamed up for RRR, the assumption was that two-hero movies would become a trend.
Akkineni Nagarjuna has criticized the repeated postponement of Venkatesh's Aadarsha Kutumbam, without taking its name.
Putting out birthday wishes for Prithviraj Sukumaran, on Friday, the team behind Varanasi described his character, Kumbha, as the "most complex mind" in the 2027 release.
Cleopatra, the 1963 American epic historical drama film, nearly destroyed 20th Century-Fox.
Anupama Parameswaran rumouredly suffered a setback in her love life recently after breaking up with Tamil actor Dhruv Vikram.
The Mumbai Police issued a notice to Bollywood actor Imran Khan, directing him to leave India by October 28.
"When a powerful force rises, the Dashavataras stand Guard" and "Fury Has a New Face.
In a conversation with author and public speaker J Sai Deepak ahead of the release of Ranabaali, Vijay Deverakonda asks him why Indians look up to the Western culture with (blind) admiration and how this behaviour can be undone.
Chiranjeevi's Kaaka, as per writer Kona Venkat, will have no heroine track and no rom-com portions.
After Pelli Choopulu in 2016, Ranabaali is a film that I have been most comfortable promoting," says Vijay Deverakonda, in his latest chit-chat with the Tollywood media. He has been so emotionally invested in the Dasara release that he has "checked the final copy two or three times" before the theatrical release on October 16. In this interview, the actor talks about what Ranabaali holds itself close to, and more.
Director Shree Tej SK, who awaits the theatrical release of Mayookha on October 9, has admired a range of filmmakers: Upendra, RGV, Puri Jagannadh, and Jonathan Nolan. His sensibilities are unique, going by the promotional material of his directorial. Starring Payal Chengappa as the protagonist, the film has everyone guessing about the plot and twists. In this interview, find out what drives Shree Tej SK to deliver, push the envelope and soar. The film also features Bigg Boss fame Aman Masood, Dev D, Muralidhar Goud, Lavanya Rani, Charishma Dabbara, Janu Varma, Nanaji Karri, Raghu Vasireddy, Abhilash Adda, VS Raju, and others. Sashidhar Nalla of Prashvitha Entertainment has produced it.
As far as director Arjun Kola is concerned, Tatvam is more than just a murder mystery. It's about the psychology of its very many characters, and how each mystery can lead to a series of beliefs, assumptions (both right and wrong), and eventual conclusions. Ahead of the movie's theatrical release on October 2, Kola talks about what ticks for Tattvam, led by actors Dinesh Tej and Dashwika K. Producers Vamsi Seemakurthi and Swetha Pashupulate (of Trayathi Ishani Creations and S.K. Productions) have mounted it on slick production values.
"Since Tatvam is a very different title, at first, we were skeptical about whether it would be liked by the audience. The encouraging response removed our fears," says budding actress Dashvika, who debuts with the October 2nd release, Tatvam. The murder mystery thriller, helmed by Arjun Kola, is bankrolled by Trayathi Ishani Creations and SK Productions (producers Vamsi Seemakurthi and Swetha Pashupulate have ensured apt production values). The police procedural-type narrative, the involvement of a psychopathic character, and a haunting score seem to be the film's forte. In this interview, the Telugu-speaking actress talks about what to expect from the movie, besides throwing light on her character.
In EPIC - First Semester, Anand Deverakonda plays Aditya, a young man constantly torn between his own dreams, his parents' expectations, and his feelings for the girl he loves. As he wrestles with whether she is the one he can spend his life with, every scene and dialogue reflects the audience's own emotional struggles. Ahead of the movie's grand theatrical release on September 11, the actor talks about the rom-com's highlights. Elsewhere, the team has highlighted that Epic's ending might feel unfinished and that's deliberate.
"The family audience can definitely watch EPIC - First Semester. Since the film talks about live-in relationships, it may not be as clean a family entertainer as 90s - A Middle Class Biopic (web series). However, director Aditya Hasan has shown what is necessary for the film while also keeping the family audience in mind and has been careful about how much to show," observes actress Vaishnavi Chaitanya, talking about EPIC, scheduled to be released in theatres on September 11. The romantic family entertainer, also led by Anand Deverakonda, is produced by S Naga Vamsi. "There are no uncomfortable or awkward scenes," assures Vaishnavi, who shot to fame with Baby in 2023. In this interview, she talks more about the project.
Ahead of the theatrical release of EPIC – FIRST SEMESTER on September 11, director Aditya Hasan is excited for the Anand Deverakonda-Vaishnavi Chaitanya duo and his slice-of-life romantic family entertainer with them. The film, produced by S Naga Vamsi's Sithara Entertainments, is not just about meet-cutes, sweet-nothings and the pleasures a live-in relationship brings, but also about coming of age. In this interview, Aditya shares its highlights.
It's party time for the team behind Vishwanath And Sons. In this conversation, director Venky Atluri discusses adapting the script of VAS for Suriya, the importance of keeping the characters authentic, and the collaborative process behind the film’s production design, editing and casting. He also talks about working with Sithara Entertainments and the influence of Mani Ratnam and Trivikram on his filmmaking journey.
After seven years in the corporate world, a deep-rooted passion for music eventually drew him into cinema. Ajay Arasada took a leap into films, finding his breakthrough as a keyboard programmer on Goodachari. A decade into the journey, the Vizag-based composer speaks candidly about finding his identity, experimenting across genres, a call from Pawan Kalyan, the changing demands of filmmakers, and why he believes music must ultimately speak for itself.
Kamakshi Bhaskarla is gaining steady acclaim for her strong choices. Known for content-driven projects, the actress is now awaiting the release of Agadha. The film hits theaters on August 14. Produced under Sri Adi Varaha Productions, it is directed by MS Raju. Ahead of its release, Kamakshi sat down for a candid conversation. She spoke about her role, her tough industry journey, and her high hopes for the movie.
About Tollywood
Tollywood refers to the Telugu language film industry. The name derives the concept from Hollywood.Tollywood is based in the state of Andhra Pradesh in southern India. The major Tollywood studios are located in Hyderabad, AP. Tollywood is the largest producer of films in India. In average Tollywood produces between 200 and 250 Telugu movies a year.
Popular movies tend to open during the three festive seasons of the region: Sankranthi, Summer, and Dushera. The Telugu film industry accounts for 1% of the gross domestic product of Andhra Pradesh. Telugu films enjoy significant patronage in the neighboring southern States like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka.
The first Telugu film Bhishma Pratigna was made in 1922 by R.S. Prakash. The first Telugu talkie Bhakta Prahlada, was released in 1931.
Andhra Pradesh is the state having more than 2700 theaters, where Hyderabad alone consists of 150 theatres. It is arguably the state having the largest number of theaters.
For young heroines, waiting for a break in Bollywood - telugu movies are good place to begin with and are considered a gateway. This is because Tollywood is the biggest regional movie market in India and the work there is closely monitored by the big names in Hindi film industry who are on the lookout for storylines to remake and fresh talent be it actors or technicians.