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Bigg Boss 5 opening episode registers average TRPs

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Bigg Boss 5 opening episode registers average TRPs

The much-awaited Bigg Boss 5 got off to a start earlier this month amidst great anticipations. The show which has already seen its first elimination was expected to receive record TRPs. Nagarjuna is hosting this season as well.

However, much to everyone’s surprise, the opening episode recorded a TRP of just 15.70 which is not quite the figure makers were looking for. In contrast to this the Bigg Boss Season one first episode had 16.18 TRP which fell to 15.05 for season 2. The third season saw a massive hike in the opening episode TRP with 17.9 while the fourth season opener recorded a whopping 18.5 TRP.

This fall in the Bigg Boss 5 is being attributed to lesser-known faces as contestants. It needs to be seen if the show manages to pick up the momentum in the coming days

Tuck Jagadish creates a monster record

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Tuck Jagadish creates a monster record

Nani’s Tuck Jagadish that released on Amazon Prime Video has just achieved an impressive feat. While the movie released digitally amidst mixed reviews, its viewership is increasing day by day. The family drama directed by Shiva Nirvana is now the all-time most-watched Telugu movie on Amazon Prime Video.

This is an incredible feat for a film that was released just a week ago. The festive season and long weekend surely have helped the viewership of the film.  The film co-stars Ritu Varma, Aishwarya Rajesh, Jagapathi Babu and Nasar among others.

Both director Shiva Nirvana and Nani were confident of the film’s output and had said prior to the release that the film is a perfect mix of emotions and commercial elements. The film was well appreciated for its production values and visuals while many felt the story to be routine. Despite the mixed talk, the film becoming the most-watched Telugu film is indeed an incredible feat.

Naga Chaitanya says a strict NO

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Naga Chaitanya says a strict NO

Naga Chaitanya started promotions for his upcoming film Love Story recently. The actor held a small media meet ahead of the film’s release. He further gave strict instructions to the media to not ask any personal questions and that he would only talk about Love Story

Sekhar Kammula is directing this romantic drama and it co-stars Sai Pallavi. The actor will be playing the role of Revanth, who hails from a village in Telangana and opens a Zumba centre. Having grown up in Hyderabad and Chennai, Chaitanya admits that Kammula’s story ushered him into a new territory

“We don’t talk enough about small-town issues. Telugu cinema has been mostly glamorous and larger than life. There’s been a shift with films such as Care of Kancharapalem and Middle Class Melodies, but we don’t do enough. I was eager to be a part of Sekhar’s story and he took me through an incredible journey,” explains Chaitanya.

Kammula and two other writers from the team coached Chaitanya on the Telangana dialect. Filming in Armoor in Nizamabad district, he says, helped him further understand Revanth’s world.

The film is set to release on September 24th and a grand pre-release event is planned in Hyderabad on September 19th.

Sonu Sood’s office raided by IT officials

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Sonu Sood’s office raided by IT officials

Sonu Sood’s Mumbai office and a company in Lucknow associated with him were raided by the Income Tax department today.

“A recent deal between the actor’s company and a Lucknow-based real estate firm is under the scanner. The survey operation has been initiated on allegations of tax evasion on this deal,” said an inside source.

Sonu Sood’s charitable works especially during the 1st and 2nd lockdowns earned him great praises. The actor even started oxygen banks in AP and soon followed it up with the same in other parts.

The ‘Acharya’ recently met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the tax searches were linked by many to the meeting. The officials said the action is being carried out in at least half a dozen locations in the metropolitan city and Lucknow.

Liger new schedule begins in Goa

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Liger new schedule begins in Goa

Vijay Deverakonda’s Pan India film Liger (Saala crossbreed) directed by dynamic director Puri Jagannadh is in the mid of its shooting. The film’s new schedule began today in Goa, where high octane action sequences along with some important scenes will be canned.

Taking to social media, Vijay Devarakonda posted,

“BLOOD. SWEAT. VIOLENCE. #LIGER Shoot Resumes.” The poster features Vijay Deverakonda as an MMA fighter getting ready for a fight.

Vijay Deverakonda appears in a completely new makeover and underwent training in mixed martial arts in this sports action thriller. Bollywood actress Ananya Pandey is playing the female lead.

The film is being produced jointly by Bollywood’s leading production house Dharma Productions, In association with Puri connects. Puri Jagannadh, Charmme Kaur, Karan Johar, and Apoorva Mehta together are bankrolling the film.

Ramya Krishnan and Ronit Roy play prominent roles in Liger which is being made in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.

Be careful with your words, Naresh cautions Srikanth

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Be careful with your words, Naresh cautions Srikanth

Actor Naresh, whose recent statements on Sai Dharam Tej’s accident faced criticism has now hit back at those who called him out. Post Sai Dharam Tej’s accident, Naresh had given a byte to a news channel and said that he had cautioned the young actor to ride carefully. In the byte, he also mentioned ‘Bike racing’ and even referred to accidents killing people. He was referring to Kota Srinivasa Rao’s son and Babu Mohan’s son’s accident.

This reference to bike racing and deaths didn’t go down well with many film industry people. and Naresh faced massive backlash. Actor Srikanth called out Naresh for his insensitive remarks. He said Naresh should have been more careful with the choice of his words especially when it was established that the accident happened due to sand on the road.

Naresh responded to this strongly and defended himself. “I wonder why he made those remarks. I am sure that Sai Dharam Tej was not in the wrong. He was not a reckless driver when he met with the accident,” said Naresh referring to Srikanth’s statement.

The senior actor also accused Srikanth of harbouring ill feelings of his defeat few years back in MAA elections.

“You got defeated by my panel. Your bytes are leading to bites from the public. I have been in the film industry for decades. I have always stayed away from controversies. The next time you give a byte, be careful and please consult elders beforehand,” cautioned Naresh

Saidabad rape case: Mahesh and Manoj take initiative, will others join?

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Saidabad rape case: Mahesh and Manoj take initiative, will others join?

The Saidabad rape and murder case has brought forth the issue of woman and child safety yet again. The Hyderabad police have launched a manhunt for the accused Pallakonda Raju with Hyderabad police commissioner Anjani Kumar announcing a reward of Rs 10 lakh for helping nab the culprit.

With such a gruesome incident happening in the very city they live in, there has been no reaction from the Tollywood industry barring Mahesh Babu and Manchu Manoj. While Manoj visited the resident of the young victim, Mahesh Babu took to social media and highlighted the issue, and urged the authorities to take swift action.

Tollywood stars command a massive following and social clout. A word or action from the celebrities will help in amplifying the matter and even could lead to the speedy arrest of the culprit. In such a situation, it’s high time the T-Town celebrities come forward and create awareness on such matters.

Naven Polishetty next to be another comedy entertainer

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Naven Polishetty next to be another comedy entertainer

Young actor Naveen Polishetty who is riding on the success of Jathi Ratnalu is coming up with another comedy entertainer soon.

The film will be directed by Kalyan Shankar and produced by Naga Vamsi S and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas. Kalyan Shankar had worked on the direction team of Jathi Ratnalu and will be making a debut with this film.

Interestingly, ace director Trivikram is also associated with this film as a producer. The director’s wife Sai Soujanya will be co-producing this film. Naga Vamsi’s Sithara Entertainments will be producing the movie, in association with Sai Soujanya’s Fortune Four Cinemas.

Nushrat to be the leading lady in Chatrapathi remake

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Nushrat to be the leading lady in Chatrapathi remake

Nushrat Bharucha has been finalized as the leading lady for the Chatrapathi Bollywood remake starring Bellamkonda Srinivas. The movie went on floors recently and the first clap was given by SS Rajamouli who had directed the original.

The search for a leading lady has been on for some time and names such as Disha Patani and Shraddha Kapoor were reportedly discussed for this film. The makers saw Nushrat’s performance in the Pyaar Ka Punchnama series and Sonu Ke Titu ki Sweety and felt the actress would fit the requirement.

Nushrat meanwhile is excited about the role and okayed the project instantaneously. The film was fitting into the actress’ plans and she even loved Chatrapathi hence she jumped on to the project the moment it was offered to her. Reportedly, she has also shot for a few scenes in the first schedule.

The action thriller will be directed by VV Vinayak who incidentally also directed the actor’s Tollywood debut ‘Alludu Seenu’. This will also be Vinayak’s Bollywood debut.

Bellamkonda Srinivas is also brushing up his Hindi skills as he wants to dub for the film by himself. He has appointed famous Hindi coach, Imtiaz to train him in the nuances of the language. Chatrapathi will be shot in Hindi and will be dubbed in Telugu and Tamil.  Jayantilal Gada’s Pen Studios bankrolling the ambitious project which went on floors recently.

Proposal for an online portal was pushed by Chiranjeevi and co. – Perni Nani

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Proposal for an online portal was pushed by Chiranjeevi and co. – Perni Nani

Andhra Pradesh I&PR Minister Perni Nani has stated that the recently issued G.O on the online portal for movie tickets is not a sudden development. The minister said that the first-ever proposal for movie tickets sale online was made way back in early 2000s.

He further added that the plan of managing the portal through AP State Film, Television and Theatre Development Corporation (APSFTTDC) was done to ensure maximum transparency. Adding to this, Nani said that this would lead to a reduction of the service charge that the audience will have to pay over per booking.

Interestingly, this suggestion was brought forth by Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Rajamouli, and Dil Raju who had requested the government to go ahead with the portal during their last meet in June 2020.

The government had announced last week that it will be getting its own movie ticket booking online portal soon. The decision was announced through a G.O released by the Home Department . 

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