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Raj and DK defend Samantha for Family Man 2

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Raj and DK defend Samantha for Family Man 2

The Family Man 2 dropped in last week on Amazon Prime Video amidst rave reviews. The audience loved the comeback of Manoj Bajpai in the second season and have given a thumbs up to Samantha’s negative role. However, amidst all the positive words, this Raj and DK show has had its fair share of controversy.

First, it was the protest of Tamil groups where they claimed the content of the show was offensive to their sentiments. MDMK MP Vaiko even wrote to the central government demanding a ban on the show.

After this controversy, another issue erupted after the release. The netizens criticised toning down Samntha’s skin to play a Tamilian. They talked about how the show has confined itself to the existing beauty stereotypes. Now, the makers, popularly known as Raj and DK, have responded to why it was necessary for Samantha to look a certain way.

“It’s really the character. At the end of it, if we look down upon such things in the context of beauty by saying somebody is dark, somebody is fair, here she is a soldier. She is a warrior, a weapon, a person who is living under harsh, rough, and edgy circumstances. So, it’s like how she learnt to fight so convincingly, I don’t know if you have seen a female character fight so convincingly before, all credits to Samantha, the idea was to make her into that,” said Raj and DK.

Another Mollywood beauty making way to Tollywood

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Another Mollywood beauty making way to Tollywood

Mollywood beauty Anu Sithara has slowly climbed the ladders and beocome a name to reckon with. The Mamangam star will be soon making her Tollywood debut opposite Rajashekar in Sekhar. Directed by Lalith, the investigative thriller has already completed a schedule of shooting in Aaraku.

Talking about casting Anu for the part, the director says the role requires the actress to exhibit a lot of maturity. “Also, it has multiple looks in various time frames, so we were very specific in what we are looking for. We need performers,” says Lalith, adding, “She’s a great classical dancer too, so I thought that aspect of her could come in handy for us.”

Explaining that he happened to see Anu’s performance in a recent Malayalam film, Lalith says, “I narrated the story over a zoom call and she liked the layers in her character. She came on board instantly.” The director also reveals that he had auditioned over 15 actresses for the part but it was the Mollywood starlet who caught his attention.

Mythri Movie Makers clarify on PSPK28

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Mythri Movie Makers clarify on PSPK28

Pawan Kalyan’s much awaited PSPK28 has kept the fans on their toes and eager for any news or update on it. Amidst the wait, a poster of the film can be seen floating around on social media with many calling it the official first look. Apart from this design, many theories on plot and storyline are also doing rounds.

Fans have expressed their love for this unofficial ‘first look’ with many even requesting Harish Shankar to present Power Star in this attire.

Amidst all this, Mythri Movie Makers, the producers of PSPK28 have come forward and released a statement on social media. The producers have stated that while it is great to see active conversations around the film, an official word will come only from them and no one else.

https://twitter.com/MythriOfficial/status/1402257605519568898

Pawan Kalyan will be joining hands with Harish Shankar after almost a decade with PSPK28. Their last film Gabbar Singh shattered many records and went on to become hugely successful. Devi Sri Prasad, who composed music for Gabbar Singh will once again be composing for PSPK28.

A true helping hand by Hombale Films

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A true helping hand by Hombale Films

Hombale Films, the production house backing the KGF franchise, and Salaar have taken up a noble initiative to help during the pandemic. The production house will be setting up Oxygen plants & 20 Oxygen bed facilities in the Mandya district of Karnataka.

With the film shoots being stalled and employment opportunities drying up for the crew members, Hombale Films have decided to support the entire crew of Salaar. Entire film’s crew of 150 members will be receiving Rs 5,000 each.

To all the associations within the Telugu film chamber, Hombale Films made a contribution of Rs 35 Lakh which has helped 3200 members. During the first wave, Hombale helped cine workers of Kannada for two months and they are carrying out the same initiative during the second wave too.

Anushka to romance this young actor next?

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Anushka to romance this young actor next?

Anushka Shetty is currently on a break and is only signing projects with unique scripts and challenging roles for her. The actress was last seen in the crime thriller ‘Nishabdam’ in which she played a deaf and mute artist. While the film failed to impress the audience, Anushka’s performance was well appreciated.

Now it is being reported that she has signed on to a new project which will have a unique plot just as she desired. As per the buzz the movie is titled ‘Miss Shetty’, which will be directed by Mahesh P who had earlier directed Ra Ra Krishnayya.

The movie will revolve around a 40-year-old woman played by Anushka who falls in love with a 25-year-old man. Naveen Polishetty is rumored to be playing the lead role opposite the ‘Bahubali’ actress. The actress will go under intense training to achieve an extreme physical transformation as she will be seen in a completely new look. The movie will be bankrolled by UV Creations.

Chiranjeevi’s vaccination drive for cine workers

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Chiranjeevi’s vaccination drive for cine workers

Megastar Chiranjeevi has spearheaded the Corona Crisis Charity (CCC) last year which was intended to help the film workers and small artists in distressing times. Chiranjeevi himself donated One Crore Rupees and all other actors, directors, producers made big contributions.

The ‘Acharya’ actor has been busy with a number of charitable works ever since Covid stuck. He set up the CCC to take care of the emergency needs of all the cine workers. Recently, he provided financial assistance to the family of anchor TNR. He also extended a helping hand to senior actress Pavala Shyamala who has been battling health issues along with a financial crunch.

Last year, CCC supplied 50 kgs worth of groceries for four months for nearly 40,000 workers. Now the Megastar has started a mega vaccination drive to the Telugu Film workers at his Chiranjeevi Eye & Blood Bank premises in association with Apollo 24/7.

Chiranjeevi who has been doing a lot of philanthropic activities with his Eye and Blood Bank recently also established Oxygen Banks in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana addressing the Oxygen shortage in the COVID second wave, also thousands of Oxygen Concentrators to the needy.

Kalyan Ram’s Bimbisara to release in three parts

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Kalyan Ram’s Bimbisara to release in three parts

Kalyan Ram recently revealed the first look of his upcoming socio-fantasy thriller Bimbisara. The first look had Kalyan Ram sitting on a pile of bodies on a battlefield. Released on the occasion of his grandfather NTR’s birth anniversary, Bimbisara’s first look has evoked decent buzz.

Now it is being reported that the movie will be made in 3 parts. Reportedly, Mallidi Vashista who is making his directorial debut with this film felt that the story of this scale must be told in detail and not be shortened to fit in one film. The makers found the script to be quite interesting and see 3 parts as a viable option.

The first part is being made at a budget of Rs 40 crores and the subsequent parts will have large gaps between each other. Kalyan Ram will meanwhile move on to other films between each part of Bimbisara.

Chirantan Bhatt who composed music for Gautamiputra Satakarni will score the music for this film. Bimbisara also features Catherine Tresa, Samyuktha Menon, Vennela Kishore, and Srinivasa Reddy in key roles.

Tollywood biggies eyeing for Dusshera

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Tollywood biggies eyeing for Dusshera

With the pandemic bringing the film industry to a standstill, filmmakers are waiting for the situation to ease to decide on the next steps. While some filmmakers are releasing the movies on OTTs, Tollywood biggies have categorically stated that they will only release their films in theatres.

A number of Tollywood biggies are now staring at a Dusshera release date. Out of these, Radhe Shyam and Acharya are frontrunners for the festive season. Acharya was scheduled for a release in May earlier this year while Radhe Shyam was slotted for release in July. While Radhe Shyam has completed its shoot, Acharya is still having certain portions in balance.

Theatres are likely to get back to business in July 2nd week and so will movie shoots. This gives some of the Tollywood biggies a solid couple of months to get ready for the release.

The summer season is traditionally a peak season in Tollywood and usually a number of releases happen in this time. With the pandemic washing away the summer, a number of medium and small budget films will also be vying for the Dusshera time.

Balakrishna’s appeal to the fans

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Balakrishna’s appeal to the fans

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s fan following is known to all. Especially when it comes to celebration and social activities, Balakrishna’s fans have a separate style. Seeing this, the actor has urged his fans to not indulge in any such activities or visit him personally. He urged his fans to follow the lockdown guidelines and stay safe through a Facebook post. Balakrishna, through the post, paid his respects and condolences to the fans and others who have lost their lives in these tough times

“Dear fans, I am always grateful and indebted to you for the love that you have been showering on me to visit and wish me every year on June 10 which is my birthday. But, in these pandemic times, it will not be a good thought to come to greet me. Your love and support have made me what I am today. No blessing is greater than your love, and there is no greater wish for me than your good health. The happy time that you spend with your family itself is my birthday celebration. I am once again requesting every fan not to come to wish me. My deepest condolences to the fans and others who have lost their lives in these tough times,” Balakrishna wrote in the note.

On work front, the actor- politician will be next seen in Boyapati Srinu’s Akhanda. Post Akhanda, he will be seen in a Gopichand Mallineni’s action entertainer.

Sachet and Parampara start work on Prabhas’ Adipurush

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Sachet and Parampara start work on Prabhas’ Adipurush

Music composer duo Sachet and Parampara Tandon have reportedly started works on the Prabhas’ Adipurush recently. The couple is in the brainstorming process for the album and will be looking to continue their success streak. Director Om Raut will be collaborating with the music director couple for the second time after Tanhaji.

The duo has crafted niche for themselves in composing devotional music as well as music apt for period dramas. The duo have composed chartbuster music for a number of devotional TV shows and films.

Incidentally, this will be the second time they are working with Prabhas. The couple lent their voice for the Psycho Saiyyan song from Saaho. The couple over the years have given charbusters like ‘Bekhayali’ from Kabir Singh, Tanhaji etc. It will be interesting to see how the music pans out for Adipurush.

Prabhas’ Adipurush stars Saif Ali Khan in the role of Lankesh. It will be shot in Hindi and Telugu and will release in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada as well.  The Big budget drama will hit the theatres on 11th August 2022. The movie’s shoot is on a break for now and will start soon after the pandemic eases.

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