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This Is How Police Caught iBomma Ravi

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Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar announced the arrest of Ravi, the administrator of notorious piracy websites iBomma and Bappam. The arrest was made following complaints that the websites were illegally uploading newly released films and OTT content.

Police investigations revealed that the website operators had possession of nearly 21,000 films, ranging from classics like The Godfather (1972) to recent releases such as OG.

Sajjanar, the Hyderabad Police Commissioner, stated that iBomma Ravi was uploading pirated versions of films on the very day of their release, often by evening, causing huge losses to the film industry.

Authorities confirmed that both iBomma and Bappam websites have now been shut down as part of the crackdown.

How Ravi Was Caught By Police

  • Police noted that Ravi had no contact with his family members, making it difficult to trace him.
  • Acting on information about one of his friends in Hyderabad, the police team began tracking leads.
  • During this process, Ravi himself sent a WhatsApp message to his friend’s phone, confirming that he had arrived in Hyderabad.
  • Using this clue, the police successfully tracked and arrested him.

Title Issues Hit Varanasi Movie

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Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s much-anticipated project with superstar Mahesh Babu, Varanasi, has run into a title-related controversy even before its official launch. Reports suggest that the makers are facing some complications regarding the registration of the title.

According to industry sources, the title “Varanasi” was already registered by another production house years ago.

Rajamouli’s team reportedly attempted to secure the title Varanasi for their film, but the prior registration has led to disputes. The matter gained attention after news broke that such a big director wants to choose it as the official title, sparking discussions in Tollywood circles.

Similar title disputes have occurred in the past in the Telugu Film industry, and they were often resolved through mutual agreements or legal intervention.

Given Rajamouli’s stature, industry watchers expect the issue to be settled soon, ensuring the film’s smooth progress.

Karthi’s Vaa Vaathiyaar Postponed

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Karthi was last seen in Meiyazhagan/Satyam Sundaram in 2024, and his next film as a lead, Vaa Vaathiyaar, has been postponed to December 12th, according to the latest reports.

Directed by Nalan Kumaraswamy, the film was initially planned for a December 5th release, but now, Karthi’s Vaa Vaathiyar has been postponed for a week. Reportedly, some final works on the patch shoot are going on for the movie.

Karthi’s 27th movie, “Vaa Vaathiyaar”, is being marketed as an action-packed entertainer. An earlier teaser shows Karthi’s character, a police officer, jumping out of his car to join in the festivities of what appears to be a festival parade.

Krithi Shetty takes the lead role in the film, which also stars Shilpa Manjunath, Rajkiran, Anand Raj, and Sathyaraj in key parts. Karunakaran, GM Sundar, Ramesh Thilak, PL Thenappan, Vidhya Borgia, Nivas Adthitan, and Madhur Mittal round out the cast.

Santhosh Narayanan composes the music for the film, while George C Williams handles the cinematography and Vetre Krishnan takes on the editing.

VI Anand Confirms Film with Nithiin

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Hero Nithiin is going through a very tough phase in his career with continuous setbacks, including his last theatrical release, Thammudu. Now, director VI Anand confirms that his next film is with Nithiin.

Several projects initially announced with Nithin as the lead were shelved, reportedly for unknown reasons. Furthermore, the Yellamma team recently replaced the lead actor, and Nithin has not yet announced a film following “Thammudu.”

It is said that he is in discussions with multiple directors, VI Anand, Little Hearts director Sai Marthand, and a few other filmmakers. During the 12A Railway Colony’s pre-release event, Director VI Anand confirmed a film with Nithin. 

The script work is currently underway, and the Srinivas Silver Screen banner will be producing this movie.

Allari Naresh’s 12A Railway Colony Censor Report

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Allari Naresh is coming up with a crime thriller, 12A Railway Colony, this weekend, 21st November, and the latest news is that the film has completed its censor formalities, with its report being good.

The story, written by Dr. Anil Vishwanath and directed by debutant Nani Kasaragadda, revolves around a series of mysterious murders where every character looks suspicious.

12A Railway Colony: Can Allari Naresh Score With a Thriller?

The movie team is very confident that this thriller will work big. With Allari Naresh in a serious role, the trailer is packed with suspense and thrills. The story revolves around a unique crime case, and it creates intrigue despite not revealing anything majorly from the plot.

As said above, 12A Railway Colony went through the censor norms, and the movie was given a U/A certificate with a crisp runtime of 125 Minutes 30 seconds.

Naresh said that the suspense in the film kicks in from the 20th minute. Produced by Srinivas Chitturi, the film features music by Bheems Ceciroleo. Kamakshi Bhaskarla, Sai Kumar, Viva Harsha, Getup Srinu, Saddam, and Jeevan Kumar play key roles.

Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Week 11 Eliminations: These Contestants at Risk

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Bigg Boss Telugu 9 has entered its 11th week, with the nominations having been completed, and the contestants who are at risk of getting eliminated are Pawan, Sanjana, and Divya.

In the 10th week, BB gave a double elimination shock for the housemates, and Gaurav and Nikhil were eliminated. In the 11th week of Bigg Boss Telugu 9, nominations resulted in Kalyan, Emanuel, Divya, Sanjana, Bharani, Ritu, and Pavan getting nominated for eviction. 

Captain Thanuja used her special power to save Ritu from nomination. Based on last week’s voting trends and current unofficial polls, Kalyan and Emanuel are likely safe from eviction.

Bharani is also mostly in a comfortable position. The contestants at risk of eviction are Pavan, Sanjana, and Divya, with Divya facing the greatest threat. Given last week’s double elimination, this week is likely to feature a single eviction, and it’s an emotional week as it’s family week.

Varanasi: Case Filed Against Rajamouli

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A case has been filed against director S.S. Rajamouli at the Saroornagar Police Station. Members of the Rashtriya Vanara Sena lodged a complaint stating that Rajamouli’s recent comments about Lord Hanuman during the Globetrotter event hurt the sentiments of Hindus. They requested the police to take action so that no one makes inappropriate remarks about Hindu deities in the future.

Rajamouli is currently directing Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu. The team recently organised a grand title launch event for the film. However, due to a small technical issue, the event was interrupted for a short time. Rajamouli became emotional at that moment and said that he does not believe in God.

He explained, “My father came to me and said, ‘Hanuman stands behind you and guides you.’ My wife loves Hanuman a lot and treats him like a friend. I wondered, ‘Is this what he would do?’” These comments have since gone viral on social media.

Netizens have strongly criticized Rajamouli, questioning his remarks. They commented, “If you want to make a movie, make it. That is your choice. But how can you speak like this about gods? If you don’t believe in God, why talk about Him in this way? When people make mistakes, why blame the gods?”

Recently, members of the Vanara Sena officially filed a case on Rajamouli at the Saroornagar Police Station, stating that his comments hurt Hindu sentiments. It remains to be seen whether this case will end quickly or become a bigger problem for the Varanasi Movie.

Kayadu Lohar Breaks Down Over Allegations

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Actor Kayadu Lohar is gearing up to entertain fans with her upcoming Telugu movie Funky, starring Vishwak Sen, and she opened up about the allegations made against her in a recent interview.

Kayadu said she never imagined that these comments would affect her so deeply. “People say it’s easy to move on, but it’s really not. It hurts to see what’s being said about me when all I did was follow my dreams… I’m not okay with it,” she shared.

A while ago, rumors spread that Kayadu Lohar was under the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) scanner in connection with the TASMAC scam case in Tamil Nadu. For those unaware, the TASMAC scam refers to an alleged financial scandal involving Tamil Nadu’s state-run liquor company, TASMAC (Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation).

Ever since these rumors surfaced, netizens and others have made several allegations against Kayadu Lohar, including casting couch claims, which seem to have hurt her deeply.

Kayadu became well known after acting in Ashwath Marimuthu’s Dragon alongside Pradeep Ranganathan, and audiences from both the Tamil and Telugu industries appreciated her performance.

Balakrishna–Nayanthara Reunite for a Historical Epic

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Nandamuri Balakrishna teams up again with director Gopichand Malineni for the historical epic NBK111, also reuniting with Nayanthara, produced on a grand scale by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas.

Nayanthara joins the film as the leading lady, marking her fourth collaboration with Balakrishna, and it is being said that her character will play a key role in the story of NBK111, the historical epic.

The announcement video highlights the film’s impressive scale and rich visuals, marking Gopichand Malineni’s debut in the historical genre and showcasing Balakrishna in a compelling new role. More cast and crew details will be revealed soon.

Gopichand Malineni has worked with Balakirshna for Veera Simha Reddy, and fans are looking forward how will he handle the historical genre with their favorite hero.

IMAX Coming to Hyderabad

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Ever since the title glimpse of Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli’s Varanasi was released, audiences have been wondering if an IMAX screen will open in Hyderabad before the film arrives in 2027.

Fans are excited because SS Rajamouli confirmed that the movie will be shot in IMAX (1.43:1), and they want to experience it in the format it was designed for.
Preetham Daniel, Vice President at IMAX Corp, responded to users on X who asked about an IMAX screen in Hyderabad. He said that efforts are being made to bring IMAX to the city.

Preetham also replied to Rajamouli’s post, mentioning that he has been trying to bring an IMAX theatre to Hyderabad since 2015 and will share updates once there is progress.
Prasads used to have an IMAX screen, but it was removed because the old 70mm system became outdated. Upgrading to IMAX’s latest digital and laser technology was too expensive, and local ticket prices couldn’t support that investment. As a result, they let the IMAX license expire.

A few months ago, Asian Suneil Narang also said that an IMAX screen is being planned. Later, he added that he is still working hard to make it possible.

With all these factors, opening an IMAX theatre in Hyderabad within the next 1.5 years will not be easy. It will require full commitment and a major financial investment to give audiences a top-quality experience.

Fans are hoping that Varanasi will be screened in IMAX somewhere in Hyderabad. If that doesn’t happen, Telugu audiences may have to watch it in regular cinema-scope formats, just like many other films.

Varanasi stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and others. The film is produced by KL Narayana and SS Karthikeya, with music by MM Keeravaani.