Mahesh Babu and Anil Ravipudi project under discussions

The Sarileru Neekevvaru director said that he is ready to direct Super Star Mahesh Babu yet again. He stated that he is all geared up for it and it is up to Super Star’s availability. Ravipudi told a news channel that he’s currently busy with F3 while Mahesh has Sarkaru Vaari Paata and SSMB28 with Trivikram up next. Once both are free from ongoing commitments he will definitely look to work again with the Super Star.

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Popular interviewer and actor TNR passes away

Covid second wave delivered another shock to the Telugu audience as popular interviewer and actor TNR passed away. T Narasimha Rao, popularly known as TNR was undergoing treatment in a Hyderabad hospital after he contracted Covid-19. His condition became extremely critical on Sunday night.

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SSMB28 will not be a regular family entertainer

Super Star Mahesh Babu and Trivikram’s upcoming movie SSMB28 is one of the most anticipated movies of Tollywood right now. Ever since the announcement, the fan’s excitement levels have gone to the extremes and multiple speculations have also started regarding the plot. According to sources, SSMB 28 going to be quite different from all the past Trivikram films. The film will be a Bond-type story with a number of high moments all through.

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Sampoornesh Babu coming up with ‘Cauliflower’

Sampoornesh Babu who has been away from the screen for quite some time is now coming up with another comedy film titled ‘ Cauliflower’. RK Malinenni, who earlier directed Daagudu Moothalu Dandakhor in 2015 will be directing this film.

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Ram Charan’s special gesture floors Allu Arjun

Icon Star Allu Arjun is currently in home isolation after testing positive for Covid earlier last month. The actor recently updated his fans on social media that he’s doing well and that his health is improving. Allu Arjun has been pretty active on social media for the last few days and has been sharing his updates with fans. One such update which has floored everyone was when the Pushpa actor posted the picture of a hamper sent to him by cousin Ram Charan. The hamper had a special note attached which read “Hope you’re recovered well. Let’s meet when you’re feeling better.”

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Jr NTR tests Covid positive, ‘nothing to worry,’ he says

Jr NTR has become the latest Tollywood celebrity to test positive for Corona. He took to social media to inform his fans of his health condition. “I’ve tested positive for Covid19. Plz don’t worry, I’m doing absolutely fine. My family & I have isolated ourselves & we’re following all protocols under the supervision of doctors. I request those who’ve come into contact with me over the last few days to pl get tested. Stay safe”

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Radhe Shyam team donates entire set property to fight Covid

At a time when the entire country is reeling under the impact of Covid’s second wave, Prabhas’ Radhe Shyam team took a unique step to counter the pandemic. The team has donated the set property which includes 50 custom-made beds, oxygen cylinders, PPEs, stretchers, and other medical equipment to a private hospital. This equipment was used for a hospital setting in the scene in the film. And now with the hospitals all over facing acute shortage of equipment, this timely move will help many.

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Nikhil comes to the aid of another fan

Actor Nikhil has been quite busy of late with charitable works. Earlier this month the actor had arranged much-required remedesivir after a fan requested for Nikhil’s help on Twitter. Now, once again Nikhi has come to the aid of another fan seeking financial help for the hospitalization of his bother suffering from Covid. Nikhil immediately responded to the message and transferred the amount for the purpose.

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Trivikram and Venky back on cards?

After directing Super Star Mahesh Babu, it is being reported that maverick director Trivikram Srinivas will also direct Victory Venkatesh. There are strong reports coming up that the director-writer will team up with Venkatesh for the actors’ landmark 75th film. The combination has been under discussion for quite some time but now with both of them being available, this feels like the right time for the movie to materialise.

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Sridevi Soda Centre: Glimpse of rugged Sooribabu

Sudheer Babu’s Sridevi Soda Centre’s teaser was released today on the occasion of the actor’s birthday. Set in a rural backdrop, the teaser impressed with its excellent visuals and Mani Sharma’s impressive BGM. Karana Kumar who earlier directed Palasa 1978 will be directing this film as well. 70 MM Entertainments are bankrolling the film.

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Zombie Reddy sequel up next?

Zombie Reddy, which was billed as Tollywood’s first-ever Zombie film turned out to be a surprise hit this year. The film received a good response from the audience after it succeeded in entertaining all. Even before the release of the film during the promotions, director Prasanth Varma hinted that there might be a sequel for the film. As per the latest reports, Prashant Varma is indeed planning to come up with the sequel for the film.

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Tollywood steps in to support TNR’s family

Popular anchor and actor T Narasimha Reddy, also known as TNR’s death has shaken the entire Tollywood. Megastar Chiranjeevi responded to the senior anchor’s death and has provided a financial help of Rs 1 lakh to the family of his industry colleague. Similarly, actor Sampoornesh Babu also came forward to help the family of TNR by assisting them with Rs 50,000.

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Ravi Teja’s Khiladi getting several offers from Amazon Prime Video

Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja is getting ready with his upcoming release Khiladi. The action thriller was scheduled to release on May 28th. However, with Covid second wave canceling shoots along with director Ramesh Varma testing positive, the release will now be delayed further. Meanwhile, with the theatres not looking like opening any time soon, Ravi Teja’s Khiladi is now getting good offers from multiple OTTs. Amazon Prime Video has reportedly showed great interest and put forward a good deal for the film’s digital rights.