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The teaser for Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali arrives with little to distinguish it.
Godzilla Minus Zero is a direct sequel to Godzilla Minus One.
"I feel immensely proud of the scripts Anand Deverakonda selects, and Epic will stand out in his filmography.
The domestic box office (the US, Canada) just enjoyed its biggest summer season in movie history, a trade report by Variety says.
Vishwanath And Sons is all set to make its debut on Netflix on September 11.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit (Malayalam) has been a box-office sensation.
A new book offers a fresh look at director Sukumar Bandreddi, known for Rangasthalam and the Pushpa duology.
Diverse stories hit theaters, and audiences expect remarkable portrayals from four talented artists this week at the cinemas.
Several films are arriving in theatres this week.
According to data compiled by Daily culture, the BO tracker, Toxic tops the list with a staggering Rs 300 crore loss, followed by War 2 at a valued Rs 150 crore, Kanguva at Rs 135 crore, Radhe Shyam at a valued Rs 125 crore, and Game Changer at Rs 120 crore.
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.
The story of Agadha centers on a fundamental conflict where Agadha is personified as an evil force standing against the divine. The supernatural thriller, scheduled to be released in theatres on August 14, is written and directed by MS Raju. In this interview, Raju talks about the film's merits, the performances (especially by Kamakshi Bhaskarla and Shravan Reddy), and other strengths on which the film operates.
"Agadha is a divine mystic thriller. It leans heavily into psychological horror and high-stakes tension. MS Raju garu always seeks a fresh narrative hook for his audiences. His energy and drive are relentless. I can barely match his level of absolute passion for cinema," says actor Shravan Reddy, talking about the film's biggest merit and its director's forte, in an interview. Ahead of the nationwide release of the supernatural thriller Agadha on August 14, the leading man sat down to discuss reuniting with director MS Raju, tackling moral ambiguity, and the potential for an expanding franchise.
Actor Dora Sai Teja has become the talk of the town with his lead role in ‘Dhandha’, a Chai Shots production in the vertical storytelling space. Directed by Aditya Devulapally, the series is currently trending at No. 1 on the microdrama OTT platform. As the show enjoys a runaway success, Dora Sai Teja opened up about his cinematic journey, his life as a content creator, and what lies ahead. Here is what he had to say, in his own words.
Aditya Devulapally is the director behind Dhandha, a vertical series emerging from Chai Shots. It has taken the internet by storm. Garnering glowing reviews and widespread acclaim, Dhandha isn't just another digital release; it is a masterclass in modern, rapid-fire entertainment. In a candid interaction, Aditya opened up about his journey, his creative process, and why microdramas might just be the hardest nut to crack in visual media.
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.