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An exciting addition to Ram’s #RaPo19

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Ram and Lingusamy’s action thriller #RaPo19 is underway and is being filmed in Hyderabad. The film will have Krithi Shetty in the lead opposite Ram and will be an out-and-out mass action film. The movie will be based on a faction backdrop.

#RaPo19 will be made on a grand scale and lavish budget. Srinivasa Chitturi will be producing this film. While Lingusamy hasn’t directed any straight Telugu film, the dubbed versions of his films such as Pandemkodi, Run, and Awara were massive hits in Telugu.

The film started shooting amidst great buzz and according to reports, the makers are considering having Aadhi Pinisetty as the main villain. Aadhi is no new face to Telugu audience and has acted in a negative role in Pawan Kalyan’s Agnyaathavaasi. He was also seen in a career-defining role in Ram Charan’s Rangasthalam and also achieved great acclaim for his act in Ninnu Kori.

His presence will be adding great flair to #RaPo, an action entertainer which is known as Lingusamy’s strong zone.

Faction films were the flavour of the season in the early to mid-2000s. However, the popularity of the genre faded out with the audience expecting freshness. Now, it will be interesting to see if the Energetic Star is able to revive the genre or not. The film will go on floors soon and will release in both Telugu and Tamil in 2022.

Sumanth’s new look impresses

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Sumanth who for the large part of his career found comfort in soft and romantic roles has undergone a total makeover. The actor will be seen in a rugged and mass look in his forthcoming film, Anaganaga Oka Rowdy. He will also be sporting a lungi throughout the film.

“This is the first time I am doing an action and crime comedy, a genre I’ve never tried so far. It’s always exciting whenever I try something different,” said Sumanth. This Manu Yagna directorial is set in Vizag and Sumanth will play a character named Waltair Seenu.

The role needed the actor to prepare for his part, physically and speech-wise. So while he had to beef up for the part, he also had to work on his accent a bit as his character needs to speak with a Vizag accent.

“The audiences will see a new me in this film,” adds the actor. “Playing rugged roles always gives me a different kind of high.” added the Malli Raava actor.

“I am constantly looking at branching out to new terrains because that’s when you can push yourself. And the best part is that I stuck to this philosophy irrespective of the box office results,” he says, adding, trying to constantly present himself in a new form with every film is an ongoing effort.

The film is in its final schedule and will be wrapped up and be ready to release soon.

Exclusive update: Mahesh Babu’s Sarkaru Vaari Paata

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Superstar Mahesh Babu’s Sarkaru Vaari Paata is one of the most awaited movies of Tollywood right now. Not just the fans, but all movie lovers are eagerly waiting for further updates and looks of the movie. According to exclusive reports, the makers are planning to do something big for Mahesh’s birthday on August 9th. Sarkaru Vaari Paata first look is locked for August 9th.

Adding to this, the movie unit is also planning to share a glimpse of the movie as well. If the final cut is good and Mahesh approves the glimpse, then fans might be in for a double bonanza on Superstar’s birthday.

The shooting of the movie is on currently and Mahesh Babu recently joined the ongoing schedule. Some crucial action scenes have been planned on Mahesh in this schedule. Keerthy Suresh is also a part of the schedule where some scenes will be shot on her.

Parasuram Petla is directing this action thriller. Mythri Movie Makers are bankrolling Sarkaru Vaari Paata, which is due for release on Sankranti 2022.

Baby O Baby: Maestro’s foot-tapping single is out

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Nithiin, who has two unsuccessful releases ‘Check’ and ‘Rang De’ this year is pinning high hopes on his upcoming film Maestro. A remake of 2018 Hindi superhit ‘Andhadhun’, Maestro also stars Tamannah and Nabha Natesh. Nithiin has pinned high hopes on this thriller and will be reprising Ayushman Khurana’s role for which the latter won the National Award.

Maestro makers released the first single of the movie ‘Baby O Baby’. Anurag Kulkarni’s voice and Mahathi Sagar’s foot-tapping music have created magic. Baby O Baby is surely expected to win the music lovers and create a good buzz for the movie. The romantic number features Nithiin and Nabha Natesh and has refreshing tunes.

While Nabha will be essaying Radhika Apte’s role, Tamannah is slated to play Tabu’s character. Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, Nithiin’s Maestro was scheduled to release on June 11th. However, the present prevailing conditions have pushed the release date further leading to the makers taking this decision

Balakrishna’s shocking comments on MAA elections

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Nandamuri Balakrishna who usually keeps away from MAA politics and prefers the larger stage of state politics has made comments on the MAA elections. Opening up on the politics and mudslinging going on in the current elections, the ‘Akhanda’ actor termed the infighting as unnecessary.

Balakrishna, however, raised questions on the infamous USA event over which corruption allegations were raised a couple of years ago. “They went to the USA by buying first-class tickets. And what happened to those funds?”, he questioned.

The actor also added that these are elections for Movie Artist Association and unity must be followed. He pointed out that this is an internal matter and media must not be involved through press meets and accusatory interviews.

Balakrishna further extended indirect support for the Manchu Vishnu camp by saying whoever takes ahead the issue of MAA building, he will stand by them. He also lashed out at those hobnobbing with the Chief Ministers and not even being able to procure land and building for the well-being of movie artists.

Big last-minute change to Pawan Kalyan’s Ayyappanum Koshiyum remake

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Power Star Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati starrer Ayyappanum Koshiyum remake is currently under filming. According to reports, a fight scene involving Pawan Kalyan and Rana is being shot. This fight scene involving the two is indeed monumental and was one of the biggest attractions of the original film.

While the filming is going on at a great speed, a big last-minute change recently occurred to the film. Cinematographer Prasad Murella has walked out of the film midway.

He will be now replaced by ace cinematographer and director Ravi K Chandran. Ravi, over the last couple of decades, has worked on some of the biggest Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi blockbusters. He was greatly appreciated for his work on Bharat Ane Nenu which was his last Tollywood release.

While the reasons for Prasad Murella’s departure is still unknown, it has not impacted the shooting of this Ayyappanum Koshiyum remake. Sagar Chandra will be directing the remake. Nithya Menen has been roped in for a key role. Aishwarya Rajesh, who was last seen in World Famous Lover will be paired opposite Rana.

Ram Charan to be the first guest on NTR show

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Jr NTR recently started shooting for his upcoming quiz show Evaru Meelo Kooteswarudu. The show that has seen many Tollywood celebrities in the past is gearing up for its 5th season. Jr NTR, who is making a comeback to the small screen after 4 years will be hosting the quiz show for the first time and his first guest is none other than RRR co-star Mega Power Star Ram Charan.

Jr NTR started shooting for the show on July 10th and will shoot till July 20th. In these 10 days, he will be looking to finish as many episodes as possible. The show’s first three seasons were hosted by Nagarjuna while Chiranjeevi hosted the fourth season.

A special set has been erected at Annapurna Studios for the show and fans are eager to catch Jr NTR on the small screen after a gap of 4 years. He had earlier hosted the first season of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 1 and received great applause for his hosting.

Meanwhile, fans are excited to catch NTR and Ram Charan on a small screen, and we can expect some inside scoops from RRR in this episode.

Dilemma for Tuck Jagadish makers

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With theatres reopening after the long Covid break, the makers of a number of films are rushing to decide on the new release dates. Nani’s Tuck Jagadish makers are also in rush to finalize a release date however, they are faced with a strange situation.

The makers planning to release either on 30th July or in the first half of August. However, this date is not being preferred by a majority of the star cast as this would not give them much time for promotions. At the same time, a few others in the industry have suggested releasing it in August 1st or 2nd week. But, this date could also be a complicated time considering a number of movies would be lined up by them.

Tuck Jagadish makers are now in a hurry to announce the new release date and would have to sort out this dilemma first. The family entertainer was supposed to release earlier in April but had to delay its release due to the Covid second wave.

Shiva Nirvana is directing this family entertainer and Tuck Jagadish marks the second collaboration between him and Nani after Ninnu Kori. Jagapathi Babu, Nassar, Ritu Varma, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Rohini are playing other pivotal roles, while Sahu Garapati and Harish Peddi are the producers.

Rajamouli to launch Bellamkonda’s Bollywood film

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It’s a known fact that Bellamkonda Srinivas will be acting in SS Rajamouli’s 2005 super hit Chatrapathi remake. The film will be launched tomorrow and SS Rajamouli himself will be attending the event. VV Vinayak who’s directing this remake will also be making his Bollywood debut.

Incidentally, it was VV Vinayak who had earlier launched Bellamkonda Srinivas in Tollywood with Alludu Seenu. Meanwhile, Bellamkonda Srinivas is reportedly spending hours everyday training to fit the role that Prabhas played in the original. He has appointed famous Hindi coach, Imtiaz to train him in the nuances of the language.

The movie will be made in Hindi and will release in Telugu and Tamil with Jayantilal Gada’s Pen Studios bankrolling the ambitious project. As of now, the female lead has not been finalized but names such as Kiara Advani, Pooja Hegde, and Disha Patni are being considered.

Allu Arha debuting with a pan-India film

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Icon Star Allu Arjun’s daughter Allu Arha is all set to appear on the silver screen soon. The four-year-old will be playing a role in Gunasekhar’s pan India project Shaakuntalam. The shooting of the movie resumed recently and Arha joined the sets of the movie earlier today.

Allu Arha is quite famous on social media for her cute appearances in her mothers’ Instagram videos. Interestingly, she will be making her debut before her elder brother Ayaan. Arha will be a part of the shoot for the 10 days and it is speculated that she is playing Samantha’s childhood role.

Shaakuntalam is Gunasekhar’s first movie in 6 years after the 2015 period drama ‘Rudhramadevi’. It is based on a play by Kalidasa with the same name. The filming of the first schedule of the movie is underway and like his earlier films, Gunasekhar has planned grand sets for this one too. The film also features Aditi Balan, Dev Mohan and Mohan Babu alongside Samantha

Neelima Guna and Dil Raju under the banner of Gunaa Teamworks and SVC creations respectively are bankrolling the project.