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The new Indian action movie, Devara: Part 1, has arrived in theaters and is a movie that those who enjoy action movies should look into watching. Written and directed by Kortala Siva, the Telugu-language movie stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in dual roles, as the titular Devara and also, his son, Varadha, in the story of a chieftain who protects his people from smugglers who sail in from the Red Sea. When he disappears after an attempt on his life, his son struggles with being forced to live up to his father's legacy and his desire to make the village move on from the mysterious disappearance. The cast also includes Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Shruti Marathe, Shine Tom Chacko and Srikanth.

Devara: Part 1, comes two years after the release of the 2022 phenomenon Rrr, which has risen to become one of the most critically and commercially successful Indian movies in history.

“Devara Part 1,” the next film from Indian star Ntr Jr after the Golden Globe and Oscar-winning “Rrr,” has earned $3.5 million in worldwide ticket pre-sales, the producers have revealed.

The film is produced by Kosaraju Hari Krishna and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners Ntr Arts (“Bimbisara”) and Yuvasudha Arts respectively and is presented by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram.

The Thursday world premiere at Hollywood’s Egyptian Theatre sold out its 516 seats in nine minutes, the producers said. Apart from the U.S., where the film has earned $2.5 million in ticket pre-sales for its Sept. 27 release, it has already amassed Aud$300,000 in Australia and sold 24,000 tickets in the U.K. for Day 1 shows.

The action saga set in India’s coast lands, reunites Ntr Jr with his “Janatha Garage” director Koratala Siva, whose last film was “Acharya,” starring megastar Chiranjeevi and “Rrr” star Ram Charan. Ntr Jr plays the fearless Devara, a man...

The electrifying trailer for ‘Devara: Part 1’ has dropped setting hearts racing and expectations soaring. The epic action saga stars Ntr Jr along with Jhanvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan has the cinematic world and especially fans is buzzing.

Amid all the excitement and eagerness to know and see more, the trailer launch unfolded in a dazzling spectacle!

The star-studded event saw the attendance of Ntr Jr, director of the film Koratala Siva and Indian cinema’s iconic filmmaker Karan Johar, who along with AA Films acquired the rights for the film’s North India theatrical distribution. The power-packed trio beamed with pride as they unveiled their vision to the world underscoring its pan-Indian appeal.

Billed as the year’s biggest catch in mass entertainment, the trailer reels in viewers with its jaw-dropping action sequences, offering a cinematic voyage like no other. The epic action saga, anchored in coastal lands, chronicles...

The highly anticipated trailer for “Devara Part 1” debuted at a major event in Mumbai, India featuring the film’s stars. The movie marks Telugu superstar Ntr Jr.’s return to the big screen after his acclaimed performance in “Rrr.” Set along India’s coastline, “Devara Part 1” reunites Ntr Jr. with director Koratala Siva. They previously worked together on the hit film “Janatha Garage.” Bollywood stars Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan also star, with Khan playing the villain Bhaira.

The trailer launch generated massive buzz both in India and abroad. Over $1 million in advance tickets were sold for opening night showings in the U.S., setting a new record for the fastest pre-release earnings of any Indian movie. Karan Johar, whose company co-distributed the film in North India, called it “one of the most anticipated of Indian cinema” due to its scale, magic, and spectacle.

Ntr Jr. thanked fans for their excitement,...

“Devara Part 1,” the next film from Indian star Ntr Jr after the Golden Globe and Oscar-winning “Rrr,” has unveiled a trailer.

The action saga set in India’s coast lands, reunites Ntr Jr. with his “Janatha Garage” director Koratala Siva, whose last film was “Acharya,” starring megastar Chiranjeevi and “Rrr” star Ram Charan. The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor (“Ulajh”) and Saif Ali Khan (“Vikram Vedha”) in pivotal roles.

The cast also includes Prakash Raj, Srikanth Meka, Tom Shine Chacko and Narain. The film is produced by Kosaraju Hari Krishna and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners Ntr Arts (“Bimbisara”) and Yuvasudha Arts respectively and is presented by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. The film features music by Anirudh Ravichander (“Leo”), cinematography by R. Rathnavelu (“Sarileru Neekevvaru”), production design by Sabu Cyril (“Rrr”) and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad (“Rrr”).

The film will be released in two parts worldwide in the Telugu,...

Blockbuster Behemoths

The upcoming film starring actor Ntr Jr and directed by Prashanth Neel, currently identified as “Ntrneel,” has secured a global release date of Jan. 9, 2026. This project marks the first collaboration between the two.

On Friday, the production team held a traditional prayer ceremony, attended by Ntr Jr, Neel, their families, and representatives from the producing entities Ntr Arts and Mythri Movie Makers, to kick off production.

The filmmakers posted on X: “This time, the earth will tremble under his reign! #Ntrneel will step onto the soil on January 9th, 2026.”

Neel previously directed blockbuster films “K.G.F: Chapter 1” (2018) and “K.G.F: Chapter 2” (2022), headlined by Yash, and “Salaar,” starring Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Ntr Jr starred alongside Ram Charan in S.S. Rajamouli‘s Oscar and Golden Globe-winning global smash hit “Rrr” (2022). “Devara,” which reunites Ntr Jr with his “Janatha Garage” director Koratala Siva, is due later this year.

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Masterclasses

The Philippines’ Quezon City Film Commission (Qcfc) is teaming with European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs (Eave) to launch the first Eave marketing masterclasses, which aims to bolster the region’s burgeoning film industry and its active participation in the global market. The initiative will select 30 Filipino and Asian producers and film industry professionals who wish to advance their careers and enhance their professional experiences. Interested applicants must be willing to cover all related flight travel requirements and accommodations for their visit to the Philippines.

Luxembourg-based Eave is a professional training, project development and networking organization for audiovisual producers. The masterclasses align with the Qcfc’s QC Screen Academy program, which aims to provide training for aspiring filmmakers and industry professionals, develop local talents, discover creative storytellers and upskill the local workforce to be more globally competitive.

“While Filipino and Southeast Asian filmmakers are renowned for their compelling and daring narratives, there...

Tollywood’s Young Tiger Jr. Ntr’s highly anticipated action drama “Devara” faced a delay in its release due to ongoing VFX work and Saif Ali Khan’s injury. This film marks Ntr’s second collaboration with director Koratala Siva after their successful venture, “Janatha Garage.”

However, the team surprised fans with an exciting announcement. “Devara: Part 1” is now slated to hit the big screens on October 10, 2024, coinciding with the festive period of Dussehra. Ntr himself took to his social media platforms to unveil the new release date, generating buzz among eager audiences.

The film boasts an impressive cast including Ntr Jr., Saif Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor. Directed by Koratala Siva, “Devara” will be presented in two parts, promising a cinematic experience of epic proportions.

Ntr Jr – Saif Ali Khan – Janhvi Kapoor: ‘Devara’ New Release Date Locked… #Devara Part 1 – starring #NTRJr, #SaifAliKhan and #JanhviKapoor – will now arrive in...

First Footage

The first footage from “Devara,” headlined by “Rrr” star Ntr Jr., has been unveiled. “Devara” reunites Ntr Jr. with his “Janatha Garage” director Koratala Siva, whose last film was “Acharya,” starring megastar Chiranjeevi and “Rrr” star Ram Charan. The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor (“Mili”) and Saif Ali Khan (“Vikram Vedha”) in pivotal roles. The actor had revealed to Variety that the film is a revenge drama.

The cast also includes Prakash Raj, Srikanth Meka, Tom Shine Chacko and Narain. The film is produced by Kosaraju Hari Krishna and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners Ntr Arts (“Bimbisara”) and Yuvasudha Arts respectively and is presented by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. The film features music by Anirudh Ravichander (“Leo”), cinematography by R. Rathnavelu (“Sarileru Neekevvaru”), production design by Sabu Cyril (“Rrr”) and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad (“Rrr”).

The film will be released in two parts. The first part, “Devara Part 1...

Telugu star Ntr Jr, who was in Japan from the past one week, is deeply “shocked” by the earthquakes hitting the ‘land of the rising sun’, and shared that he has returned to India safely.

At least 48 people have died after a series of powerful earthquakes, with the major one measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale, hit central Japan and the surrounding areas, causing homes to collapse and triggered tsunami warnings.

Taking to X, the ‘Rrr’ actor wrote: “Back home today from Japan and deeply shocked by the earthquakes hitting. Spent the entire last week there, and my heart goes out to everyone affected. Grateful for the resilience of the people and hoping for a swift recovery. Stay strong, Japan”.

Meanwhile, he is currently gearing up for his upcoming film ‘Devara’. The actor shared a new poster from the film on January 1, showcasing him in an intense and fierce look.

‘Devara...

Telugu star Ntr Jr, whose film ‘Rrr’ became a global rage, is gearing up for his upcoming film ‘Devara’. The actor took to his X and shared a new poster from the film on Monday. The bombshell poster showcases the actor in an intense and fierce look. It shows him standing on a boat in the middle of the aggressive waves of the sea. Behind him one can see other boats and the vast expanse of the charcoal coloured sea and the sky. The makers also announced that the first glimpse of Devara will be unveiled on January 8, 2024.

Sharing the poster on X, Ntr Jr wrote: “Wishing you all a very Happy New Year. Can’t wait for you all to experience the glimpse of #Devara on Jan 8.”

‘Devara’ is directed by filmmaker Koratala Siva, who is known for ‘Janatha Garage’, ‘Bharat Ane Nenu’ and ‘Acharya’. The film, which marks...

Release

“Rrr” Star Ntr Jr‘s next film “Devara” will release in two parts, director Koratala Siva has revealed. The first part will release on Apr. 5, 2024.

The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor (“Mili”) and Saif Ali Khan (“Vikram Vedha”) in pivotal roles. “Devara” reunites Ntr Jr with his “Janatha Garage” director Siva, whose last film was “Acharya,” starring megastar Chiranjeevi and “Rrr” star Ram Charan.

Siva said: “The film is set against the forgotten lands of coastal India and the canvas is too big. As we started shooting the film, the canvas revealed itself and started getting bigger and bigger. Every character in the film has its own weight and they need to be explored and established in depth and in detail, which we can’t justify in one part. So, we took the decision to tell this big story and canvas in two parts. The story won’t change...

After the success of Lucifer and Bro Daddy, Chiranjeevi is all set to star in another Malayalam remake. The megastar will reprise the role of Mammootty in the action thriller Bheeshma Parvam, directed by Harish Shankar12

Bheeshma Parvam, which released on 3 March 2022, received critical acclaim and became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. The film revolves around Michael, a powerful patriarch of a wealthy family in Kochi, who faces challenges from his rebellious relatives and enemies. The film also features Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Shine Tom Chacko, Farhaan Faasil, Nadhiya Moidu, Dileesh Pothan, Jinu Joseph, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Harish Uthaman, Lena, Shebin Benson, Anagha, Nedumudi Venu, K. P. A. C. Lalitha and Sudev Nair in pivotal roles34

Bheeshma Parvam Teaser

The Telugu remake will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers, who have previously bankrolled films like Srimanthudu, Janatha Garage, Rangasthalam and Uppena5 The production house announced the project...

Actor Ntr Jr who is known for ‘Rrr’, took to his social media on Wednesday to send birthday wishes to actor Saif Ali Khan. Wishing the actor, Ntr Jr shared a poster of Saif from their upcoming film ‘Devara’.

‘Devara’ marks the Telugu debut of Saif. The poster features Saif in an intense look with long curly hair and thick stubble, sporting a black shirt. It also reveals Saif’s character’s name: Bhaira.

In the poster, Saif is against the backdrops of a water body and hills. Ntr Jr wrote in the caption: “Happy Birthday Saif sir.”

Jr Ntr will be reuniting with Koratala Siva for the film after ‘Janatha Garage’. Jr Ntr has had a stellar year professionally. Saif Ali Khan was last seen in ‘Adipurush’, co-starring Prabhas and Kriti Sanon.

‘Devara’ is directed by Koratala Siva, produced by Yuvasudha Arts and Ntr Arts, and presented by Nandamuri Kalyana Ram.

Mumbai, June 26 (Ians) ‘Rrr’ star Ntr Jr recently shot an action sequence in extreme low light for his upcoming film ‘Devara’. The cinematographer of the film R. Rathnavelu shared a picture and informed cine-lovers about the special night effect action sequence that has been shot in Hyderabad.

The team has successfully wrapped up the schedule in Hyderabad, which featured thrilling action sequences involving the film’s lead actors and stretched over 2 weeks

In ‘Devara’, Ntr Jr reunites with Koratala Siva, the talented filmmaker behind the blockbuster hit ‘Janatha Garage’. Alongside Ntr Jr, the movie also stars the versatile actors Saif Ali Khan and Jahnvi Kapoor in prominent roles, further raising the anticipation among fans.

The film’s makers have left no stone unturned in assembling a top-notch crew, roping in industry stalwarts for the music composition, editing, and other vital aspects.

Produced by Hari Krishna K of Ntr Arts and Sudhakar Mikkilineni of Yuvasudha Arts,...

Actor Ntr Jr, who made waves with ‘Rrr’, has wrapped up another schedule of his upcoming film ‘Devara’.

The film is an action drama and has action sequences designed by Kenny Bates and VFX by Brad Minnich.

The team has successfully wrapped up the schedule in Hyderabad, which featured thrilling action sequences involving the film’s lead actors and stretched over two weeks.

In ‘Devara’, Ntr Jr reunites with Koratala Siva, the talented filmmaker behind the blockbuster hit ‘Janatha Garage’.

Alongside Ntr Jr, the movie also stars the versatile actors Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor in prominent roles, further raising the anticipation among fans.

The film’s makers have left no stone unturned in assembling a top-notch crew, roping in industry stalwarts for the music composition, editing, and other vital aspects.

Produced by Hari Krishna K of Ntr Arts and Sudhakar Mikkilineni of Yuvasudha Arts, ‘Devara’ is scheduled to...

“Devara” has been revealed as the title of “Rrr” star Ntr Jr’s 30th film.

The star revealed the title on Friday via Twitter.

#Devara pic.twitter.com/bUrmfh46sR

— Jr Ntr (@tarak9999) May 19, 2023

“Devara,” which means God or Godlike, reunites Ntr Jr with his “Janatha Garage” director Koratala Siva, whose last film was “Acharya,” starring megastar Chiranjeevi and “Rrr” star Ram Charan. The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor (“Mili”) and Saif Ali Khan (“Vikram Vedha”) in pivotal roles.

The actor had revealed to Variety that the film is a revenge drama. Plot details are under wraps and the film has the cryptic tagline: “When courage turns into a disease… fear is the only cure.”

The film is produced by Kosaraju Hari Krishna and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners Ntr Arts (“Bimbisara”) and Yuvasudha Arts respectively and is presented by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. Anirudh Ravichander (“Vikram”) will compose the music,...

Hyderabad, April 20 (Ians) Income Tax (I-t) officials continued searches at the offices of Telugu film production company, Mythri Movie Makers in Hyderabad for a second consecutive day on Thursday.

A team of I-t officials from New Delhi were also searching the residence of Sukumar, who directed movies like ‘Pushpa’, ‘Rangasthalam’ and ‘Arya’.

The I-t officials continued to search residences of Mythri Movie Makers promoters, including Erneni Naveen, Cherukuri Mohan, and Yalamanchili Ravishankar in Jubilee Hills.

The officials were checking records of their financial transactions for allegedly breaking investment regulations by bringing in funds from abroad for the second time in less than four months after December 2022.

The production house is suspected to have funnelled funds from abroad and invested in Tollywood to produce several films.

The I-t raids are happening at a time when the production house and Sukumar are engaged in the shooting of Allu Arjun-starrer ‘Pushap-2’.

Sukumar,...

After hosting a grand muhurat puja in Hyderabad on Thursday, the makers of Ntr Jr’s next ‘Ntr 30’ have released an update for his fans. Kenny Bates has now joined director Koratala Siva’s team in the long-awaited actioner which will go on the floor this month.

Kenny Bates will oversee most of the action sequences in the film. In the past, Kenny Bates has worked on international projects like ‘Transformers’, and ‘Rambo III’.

‘Ntr 30’ will mark director Koratala Siva’s second outing with Ntr Jr after the grand success of his ‘Janatha Garage’.

In the picture shared on social media, director Koratala Siva could be seen in deep discussion with Kenny Bates, Sabu Cyril and R Rathnavelu over a miniature sculpture of a boat.

A source close to the filmmaker said: “Director Koratala Siva is leaving no stone unturned to ensure ‘Ntr 30’ is the biggest and best film.

After the Oscar fever, it’s time for ‘Rrr’ stars to get back to work. And, actor Jr Ntr is set to start shooting for NTR30 from March 23 onwards. The makers took to social media to announce that the film’s muhurat puja will be held on March 23, 2023 in Hyderabad.

The fans of Man of masses Jr Ntr can finally celebrate as the makers of his next much awaited project NTR30 have shared an update.

Sharing this news, the makers of Ntr 30 wrote: “Storm alert #NTR30 Muhurtam on March 23rd @jrntr @janhvikapoor #KoratalaSiva @anirudhofficial #NandamuriKalyanRam @rathnaveludop @sabu_cyril @sreekar.prasad @ntrartsoffl @yuvasudhaarts.”

The film also stars Jhanvi Kapoor and will be directed by ‘Janatha Garage’ director Koratala Siva. The Pan-Indian release will feature music by Anirudh Ravichander while R. Rathnavelu will be in charge of the camera, Sabu Cyril of art and Sreekar Prasad of editing.

Ntr 30 is produced by...

Exclusive: Viveik Kalra, star of Gurinder Chadha’s Sundance 2019 musical Blinded By The Light, has been set to co-star with Indian superstar Samantha Ruth Prabhu in cross-cultural rom-com Chennai Story.

The UK and India-set film will follow Nikhil (Kalra), a working-class South Asian Welshman, who following the death of his mother, travels to his ancestral homeland in Chennai, India, to locate his estranged father. In Chennai he encounters Anu (Ruth Prabhu), a street-smart private detective whom he hires to assist with his quest. More accustomed to fish and chips than authentic Masala Dosa, the frantic, colorful new world sweeps Nikhil off his feet, as does his undeniable chemistry with Anu which drives them closer together and on a collision course with her conservative parents.

Philip John (Downton Abbey) is directing the project, written by Nimmi Harasgama and Philip John and based on novel The Arrangements of Love by Timeri N. Murari...

Tollywood‘Acharya’ is the poorest performing film in both Megastar Chiranjeevi and director Koratala Siva’s careers.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe failure of Acharya, the recently released Tollywood actioner starring Megastar Chiranjeevi and his son Ram Charan together in full length roles for the first time, has come as a shock to exhibitors, distributors and others in the Telugu film industry. Written and directed by Koratala Siva, the story is based on a middle-aged Naxalite-turned-social-reformer who launches a fight against the Endowments Department over misappropriation of temple funds. As per sources, Acharya, which hit the big screens on April 29, has managed to make only about Rs 40 to 50 crore at the box-office. Reportedly made at a budget of Rs 140 crore, the film’s first day collections are believed to be Rs 30 to 35 crore. However, it failed to pick up pace on the second day and collections dropped to Rs 8.5 crore, nosediving further...

Actress Sonali Bendre is in talks for an upcoming biggie in Telugu, and the news has now caught the attention of all It is reported that Sonali will star in Jr Ntr’s untitled movie, which is to be helmed by ‘Srimanthudu’, ‘Mirchi’, and ‘Janatha Garage’ fame Koratala Siva. The makers want to get Sonali on […]...

“Rrr” actor Jr Ntr’s upcoming movie under Koratala Siva’s direction will be grandly launched at a pooja event on February 7. Jr Ntr and Koratala Siva are collaborating for the second time after their superhit movie together, “Janatha Garage”. Jr Ntr has wrapped up his formalities for “Rrr”, so he is to kick-start the shoot […]...

TollywoodThis will be Chiranjeevi’s 153rd film. Digital NativeTwitter/KonidelaProChiranjeevi will be seen playing the lead role in the Telugu remake of the Malayalam film Lucifer which starred Mohanlal and was directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran. The Telugu remake, which will be directed by Mohan Raja, was launched on Wednesday with a customary puja ceremony. The Telugu remake will be bankrolled by Konidela Production Company, Megaa Super Good Films and Nvr films. The film's launch was attended by Tollywood producers and directors like Allu Aravind, Ashwini Dutt, Dvv Danayya, Niranjan Reddy, Nagababu Konidela, Koratala Siva and others. The latest update is that S Thaman has been roped in as the music director of the film. Signifying his association with the megastar, music director SS Thaman wrote, “A biggest dream for Any Composer. It’s My Turn to Show My love towards Our #Boss Shri #Megastar @KChiruTweets gaaru & My dear brother @jayam...

Tollywood The film is being directed by Koratla Siva Digital NativeAfter recovering from Coronavirus Ram Charan has joined the sets of Acharya in which he would be sharing screen space with his father Chiranjeevi and Kajal Aggarwal. Welcoming Ram Charan to the sets Director Kortala Siva shared a sneak-peek of Ram Charan's look on social media, “మా ' సిద్ధ ' సర్వం సిద్ధం. (Our Siddha is always ready) Welcoming our #ramcharan garu onto the sets of #Acharya.@AlwaysRamCharan @KChiruTweets #manisharma @DOP_Tirru @NavinNooli @sureshsrajan @KonidelaPro @MatineeEnt.” (sic) మా ' సిద్ధ ' సర్వం సిద్ధం. Welcoming our #ramcharan garu onto the sets of #Acharya. @AlwaysRamCharan @KChiruTweets #manisharma @DOP_Tirru @NavinNooli @sureshsrajan @KonidelaPro @MatineeEnt pic.twitter.com/hJaaYDqF1K — koratala siva (@sivakoratala) January 17, 2021 In the first look poster, Ram Charan is seen in the grand temple set that Chiranjeevi had recently shared a video of on social media.

TOLLYWOODThough she has not been officially signed on, Nayanthara will reportedly play Manju Warrier's role in the remake.Digital NativeDigital NativeTollywood star Chiranjeevi, who was last seen on screen in the Telugu period epic Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, has two remake projects in his kitty. The actor recently confirmed that he will star in the Telugu remake of Malayalam blockbuster Lucifer, to be directed by Mohan Raja. The latest on the project is that Nayanthara has been roped in to play a pivotal role. According to an Indian Express report, Nayanthara has been roped in to play the role essayed by Manju Warrier in the original. While Nayanthara has agreed to be a part of the project, she is yet to sign on the dotted line. The remake will be launched on January 21 in Hyderabad and the film will go on the floors in March. Nayanthara was part of...

TollywoodThe Malayalam original was directed by actor Prithviraj, making his debut as a filmmaker, with Mohanlal playing the lead.Digital NativeDigital NativeAfter making his debut with the Telugu movie Hanuman Junction (2001), filmmaker Mohan Raja went on to remake several successful Telugu movies into Tamil, beginning with Jayam starring his brother Ravi which also marked his acting debut. Now he is all set to work on another remake after 19 years. After recently opting out of the Tamil remake of Andhadhun, Raja has been signed to helm the Telugu remake of Malayalam blockbuster Lucifer starring Chiranjeevi. It’s worth mentioning that the Lucifer remake was originally planned to be made with Saaho director Sujeeth and later with Meher Ramesh. In a surprising update, Mohan Raja is said to have been officially signed to direct the project which is expected to go on the floor early next year. Lucifer was directed by actor Prithviraj,...

TollywoodMeher Ramesh has been roped in to direct the remake.Digital NativeDigital NativeMegastar Chiranjeevi, who was last seen on screen in the Telugu period epic Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, has two remake projects in his kitty. While the actor recently confirmed that he will star in the Telugu remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Lucifer to be directed by Saaho fame Sujeeth, the latest update is that Chiranjeevi is deferring the project to shoot the Telugu remake of Ajith’s Vedalam first. Meher Ramesh has been roped in to direct the Vedalam remake. The latest update is that Sai Pallavi is most likely to be signed for a crucial role as Chiranjeevi’s sister. Lakshmi Menon played Ajith’s sister in Vedalam, which was a runaway hit at the box-office. The makers are yet to officially announce the rest of the cast and crew. Talks have been initiated with Sai Pallavi...

TollywoodResponding to director Meher Ramesh’s birthday wishes, Pawan Kalyan confirmed that the remake of the Ajith film is very much happening.Digital NativeDigital NativeMegastar Chiranjeevi, who was last seen on screen in the Telugu period epic Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, has two remake projects in his kitty. The actor recently confirmed that he will star in the Telugu remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Lucifer, which will be directed by Saaho fame Sujeeth. Recently reports emerged that Chiranjeevi is stalling the project for a while to shoot the Telugu remake of Ajith’s Vedalam first. Later it was reported that Billa fame director Meher Ramesh has been roped in to direct the Vedalam remake. It was said that an announcement about the project would be made on Chiranjeevi’s birthday on August 22 but that didn’t happen. Meanwhile, Pawan Kalyan turned 49 on Wednesday and wishes flooded in from fans and the film fraternity.

TollywoodRecently, writer Rajesh Mandoori alleged that he had narrated the story to the production house a few years ago.Digital NativeThe first look teaser of the Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi's Acharya, directed by Koratala Siva, was released on 22nd August, on the eve of the actor's birthday. Recently, writer Rajesh Mandoori alleged that he had narrated the story to the production house Mythri Movie Makers a few years ago. With Koratala Siva being a close associate of the producers, there is a possibility that his story could have been used for Acharya, he reportedly alleged. Reacting to the allegation, the makers have opened up now, stating that the plagiarism levelled against the movie is a ‘gimmick’. The production house has issued an official statement refuting the same. In the statement, they said, "When we have the reputation of introducing three new directors in the last one year, what would have...

TollywoodAn official announcement about ‘Vedalam’, which will be helmed by Meher Ramesh, is expected to be made on Chiranjeevi’s birthday – August 22.Digital NativeDigital NativeMegastar Chiranjeevi, who was last seen on screen in the period epic Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, has two remake projects in his kitty. While the star recently confirmed that he will star in the Telugu remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Lucifer, to be directed by Saaho fame Sujeeth, the latest update is that Chiranjeevi is pausing work on the project to shoot the Telugu remake of Ajith’s Vedalam first. As per the latest development, Meher Ramesh has been roped in to direct the Vedalam remake. An official announcement about the project can be expected to be made on Chiranjeevi’s birthday on August 22. Apparently, Chiranjeevi has put the Lucifer remake on the backburner because he wasn’t too happy with the changes that were made...

TollywoodThe song is from the Jr Ntr Telugu film 'Janatha Garage'.Tnm StaffJr Ntr’s fans were certainly disappointed when the production team of Rrr announced that they wouldn’t be revealing the first look of the star from the highly anticipated film on May 20, his birthday, owing to the coronavirus crisis. However, a small surprise came to the fans from unexpected quarters. Australian cricketer David Warner who has turned into an Instagram favourite and TikTok celebrity with the Telugu audience, danced to the popular song ‘Nenu Pakka Local’ song from Jr Ntr's 2016 film Janatha Garage, and wished the actor a happy birthday. View this post on Instagram Happy birthday @jrntr have a great day. We tried but wow the dance is fast @candywarner1 #jrntr #birthday #fun #dance A post shared by David Warner (@davidwarner31) on May 19, 2020 at 11:41pm Pdt In the video, Warner was accompanied by his wife,...

TollywoodThe song is from the Jr Ntr Telugu film 'Janatha Garage'.Tnm StaffJr Ntr’s fans were certainly disappointed when the production team of Rrr announced that they wouldn’t be revealing the first look of the star from the highly anticipated film on May 20, his birthday, owing to the coronavirus crisis. However, a small surprise came to the fans from unexpected quarters. Australian cricketer David Warner who has turned into an Instagram favourite and TikTok celebrity with the Telugu audience, danced to the popular song ‘Nenu Pakka Local’ song from Jr Ntr's 2016 film Janatha Garage, and wished the actor a happy birthday. View this post on Instagram Happy birthday @jrntr have a great day. We tried but wow the dance is fast @candywarner1 #jrntr #birthday #fun #dance A post shared by David Warner (@davidwarner31) on May 19, 2020 at 11:41pm Pdt In the video, Warner was accompanied by his wife,...

TollywoodSamantha and Jr Ntr have earlier worked together in the film 'Janatha Garage' and 'Brindavanam'.Digital NativeRight from the time reports surfaced that Jr Ntr and director Trivikram Srinivas are teaming up for a film, speculations began to surface about the female lead. While it is too early to name the heroine, one name that is doing rounds is Samantha Akkineni. Reports are that she is a strong contender to bag the role as she has worked with both Jr Ntr and Trivikram Srinivas earlier and shares a good rapport with them both. A few days ago, there were reports that Rashmika Mandanna, the current hottest actor in Tollywood with a string of hits under her belt, is in talks to play the heroine in this untitled Jr Ntr starrer. With the project still in the nascent stages, as the director is busy penning the script, we need...

MollywoodThough he is the king of the box-office in Malayalam cinema, Mohanlal continues to play supporting yet substantial roles in films in other languages, what is the strategy behind it?Sowmya RajendranKaappaan, produced by Lyca, will release on September 20. The Kv Anand film has Suriya, Mohanlal, Arya and Sayyeshha in the cast. While Suriya is the male lead, Mohanlal is playing the pivotal role of Prime Minister Chandrakanth Varma. The film is also releasing in Telugu as Bandobast. Mohanlal is currently the highest paid actor in the Malayalam film industry. In 2018, he had three Malayalam releases where he played the lead role and he also did an extended cameo in Nivin Pauly's Kayamkulam Kochunni, stealing the thunder away from the younger star. In 2019, he's had two releases so far, with the first one, Lucifer, shattering multiple records and becoming the highest grossing Malayalam film ever till date. In fact,...

EntertainmentThe show is being hosted by actor Nani.Digital NativeThe second season of popular show Bigg Boss Telugu has just kickstarted with much excitement among television buffs. The first season of the show was hosted by actor Jr Ntr and was immensely popular with soaring TRPs.. Unfortunately, the actor could not allot time for season 2 of the reality show, following which the offer went to actor Nani. Ever since this news was announced, fans were waiting for information on the contestants who were going to participate in this show! The Bigg Boss house will accommodate 16 participants, of which three will be unknown faces from the public. Here’s the full list of contestants for season two of Bigg Boss Telugu. Geetha Madhuri: A popular singer, she has songs such as Pakka Local (Janatha Garage), Darlingey (Mirchi), Top Lesipoddi (Iddarammayilatho) etc., to her credit. Amit Tiwari: Amit Tiwari, known to play baddie in movies, is the second contestant. Deepti: Deepti, a news reader with TV 9 is the third contestant. Tanish: A child artist turned hero. Babu Gogineni: He is the founder of South Asian Humanist Association and Indian Humanists and is a known face on news panels, for his rational views. Bhanushree Mehra: She was Tamannaah’s body double in the Baahubali films. Roll Rida: He is a rapper. Syamala: An anchor by profession, she was announced as the eighth contestant. Kireeti Damaraju: He is an actor by profession. Deepthi Sunaina: She rose to popularity for recreating the Rangamma Mangamma song from Rangasthalam and is popular ‘Instagram’ star. Kaushal Manda: He is a model turned TV actor. Tejaswi Madivada: She is the 12th contestant and one of the unknown faces. Samrat Reddy: He is the thirteenth celebrity and an actor by profession. Ganesh: He is a radio jockey by profession. Sanjana Anne: A model by profession. Nutan Naidu: Nutan Naidu is a social worker and the third unknown face. With the season 1 turning out to be a massive success, expectations are high onseason 2. Will the host and contestants live up to it? Let’s wait and watch! Read: Babu Gogineni enters 'Bigg Boss' Telugu house, hopes to popularise rationalism Content provided by Digital Native.

MollywoodMohanlal’s first film released in 1980 and nearly four decades later, he remains Kerala’s biggest superstar. Sowmya RajendranFacebook/MohanlalMohanlal, Kerala’s superstar, turns 58 on Monday. The actor is undoubtedly the state’s king of the box office, despite the younger generation of stars steadily establishing themselves with good cinema and blockbusters. Mammootty, the actor’s contemporary, is still loved by the audiences and has a wide fanbase, much like Mohanlal. However, he has been struggling to find scripts that do more than tom-tom his star presence. Mohanlal, on the other hand, has been delivering films that vary from unapologetic action flicks to family dramas, remaining versatile and relevant. The first Mohanlal film to release was the 1980 thriller Manjil Virinja Pookkal. Mohanlal played the antagonist in the film. Nearly four decades later, his Pulimurugan became the first Malayalam film to collect Rs 100 crore at the box office. He’s also the lead in two of Malayalam cinema’s most expensive upcoming films, Mahabharatha (based on the novel Randamoozham) and Odiyan (his transformation for the film created quite a sensation online), besides playing Kunjali Marakkar in the Priyadharshan historical Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham. He will also be seen in Ajoy Varma’s thriller Neerali. For those who grew up on Mohanlal’s films from the ‘80s and '90s, the actor’s current choices may pale in comparison. The directors who cast him in their films are conscious that they have a legend among them and it shows in the script and direction. Attempts to turn him into a superhero include gravity defying action sequences and slow-mo shots, ‘punch’ dialogues and younger women shown to be fawning over him. But every once in a while, Mohanlal delivers films like Drishyam, Vismayam or Munthirivallikal Thalirkumbol which help him break out of the ‘invincible hero’ image. He does not say no to playing the ordinary man, caught in his small web of troubles, even now. As always, the character he’s playing remains important to him more than his image – a lesson the younger stars in the Malayalam film industry appear to have learnt from him. Mohanlal’s partnership with Antony Perumbavoor, who used to be his driver, has meant that he also has a strong hold over production. Aashirvad Cinemas, owned by Perumbavoor, was established in 2000 and exclusively produces Mohanlal films. Perumbavoor also co-owns the distribution company Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments, a theatre complex called Aashirvad Cineplexx, and is the president of the Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (Feuok). His control over production has ensured that Mohanlal is the higest paid star in the Malayalam film industry. With Malayalam cinema gaining popularity in the other southern states, filmmakers outside Kerala, too, have turned to the actor. Typically, these films centre around a younger hero, with Mohanlal playing a “mass” mentor to him. His roles were similar in the Tamil film Jilla, in which he acted with Vijay, and the Telugu film Janatha Garage, starring Junior Ntr. His Malayalam film Vismayam also released in Telugu as Manamantha with a few changes to the cast. However, the Telugu version did not do as well as the Malayalam one. Villain, which had stars from other industries like Vishal, Raashi Khanna and Hansika in a bid to have a wider appeal, failed to meet expectations. Nevertheless, Mohanlal appears to be keen to continue exploring possibilities in other industries – he has recently signed a film with Tamil actor Suriya. Further, Mohanlal has kept himself open to collaborating with the younger generation of stars within his own industry. He will be acting in Prithviraj's debut directorial Lucifer and he's also playing a pivotal role in Nivin Pauly's Kayamkulam Kochunni. And it’s not just cinema. Mohanlal recently made his debut on TV with the show Lal Salam, which is centred around the actor’s career and life. Clearly, he’s looking to diversify and ensure that he remains relevant in the entertainment industry, even as he’s on the verge of entering his sixties. He also has a prominent presence on social media, doing Facebook Lives and promoting his films as well as those of others. There are many who have been quick to capitalise on the actor’s stardom. From filmmakers merely including Mohanlal references in their films to making entire films about the fandom surrounding him – Mohanlal and Suvarnapurushan – they recognise the currency he holds with audiences across generational lines. Discerning film lovers across the country have always made a beeline to the realistic films made in Kerala. However, with multiplexes playing subtitles and the Internet breaking boundaries, Malayalam cinema has a bigger audience now than ever before. Many from the outside Kerala audience are new to the Lalettan magic that has been intrinsic to the lives of Malayalis world-over. Drishyam, which was remade in several languages, is probably their first introduction to Mohanlal and why he remains unconquerable in Kerala. But ask a real Mohanlal fan and they’ll tell them that they ain't seen nothing yet. Happy birthday to Kerala’s superstar and thank you for all the memories. Also read: 'Mahanati' wins big at Us box office, mints 2 million Usd...

TollywoodReports say that the director and actor are in talks.Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector Koratala Siva is one of the most successful filmmakers in the Telugu film industry with several hits to his credit. He has also directed some of the top stars in Tollywood such as Prabhas, Jr Ntr and Mahesh Babu. Having directed four films – Mirchi, Srimanthudu, Janatha Garage and Bharath Ane Nenu – which have all turned out to be good box office grossers, the director is now all set to go ahead with his next project. While movie buffs are waiting eagerly for more info about his next, particularly about the hero he would rope in, news has come in that Nani may be Koratala Siva’s hero. Discussions about this project are currently on and an official announcement would be made soon, we hear. The film will be bankrolled by leading distributor Sudhakar who had distributed films in the Krishna district and he will be debuting as producer with this venture. Sudhakar was initially planning to produce the Jr Ntr film with Koratala Siva but it did not happen. Koratala Siva’s last release was Bharath Ane Nenu, which hit the silver screens on April 20 and is doing well at the box office. This political thriller had Mahesh Babu playing the chief minister for the first time in his career and it received positive reviews. Nani’s last release was Krishnarjuna Yuddham. He played dual roles in this movie but it failed to impress the audiences in a big way. Meanwhile, Nagarjuna and Nani are teaming up on screen for the first time in another project. The film is being directed by Sriram Aditya. The star has currently inked a deal to act in a multi starrer with Naga Chaitanya, and this film has not been titled yet. Reports say that Koratala Siva will be making a formal announcement about the new project soon and in the meantime, Nani will be completing his current assignments. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

TollywoodThe makers have clarified that the film has no connection with Dulquer Salmaan's Malayalam film 'Comrade in America' aka 'CIA'.Digital NativeDigital NativeVijay Deverakonda whose film Mahanati released this Wednesday is expecting the launch of his new film titled Dear Comrade. Ahead of the actor's birthday, the makers released the first look poster of the film on Wednesday. The actor posted on social media on his birthday that this film will be an unforgettable action drama. "Mythri Movie Makers. Big Ben Cinemas. & Your Man @Thedeverakonda. Bring you an action drama you will not forget - #DearComrade directed by Bharat Kamma. Shoot starts this June." Mythri Movie Makers. Big Ben Cinemas. & Your Man @Thedeverakonda. Bring you an action drama you will not forget - #DearComrade directed by Bharat Kamma. Shoot starts this June. pic.twitter.com/O7dM72HYKX — Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) May 8, 2018 The film is currently in pre-production. The upcoming Telugu film which is being directed by Bharat Kamma was said to be inspired from the Dulquer Salmaan's Malayalam film Comrade in America aka CIA. However, in a recent media interaction, director Bharat Kamma told, "This is completely a different project and has no connection with the Malayalam film. Though the film is titled Dear Comrade it is not a communist movie. Vijay's role will be a student leader coming from a communist family. The film will be set in Kakinada background and Vijay will be speaking in core Kakinada local tongue." The film is being bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers, who have produced a number of super-hit films such as Srimfanthudu, Janatha Garage and Rangasthalam. The film is to be co-produced by Yash Ragineni of Big Ben Cinemas. It is an out and out action drama which stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead. After the success of Pellichoopulu and Arjun Reddy, actor Vijay Deverakonda has become a busy person with a number of films ready for release, such as the sci-fi thriller Taxiwaala, plus he is all set to test his luck in Tamil filmdom with his next project Nota, directed by Irumugan fame Anand Shankar. Mehreen Pirzada, seen in films such as Raja The Great and Nenjil Thunivirunathal, has been finalised as the leading lady. (Content provided by Digital Native) p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.8px Arial; color: #222222; -webkit-text-stroke: #222222; background-color: #ffffff} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.8px Arial; color: #222222; -webkit-text-stroke: #222222; background-color: #ffffff; min-height: 15.0px} p.p3 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.8px Arial; color: #1155cc; -webkit-text-stroke: #1155cc; background-color: #ffffff} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {text-decoration: underline ; font-kerning: none}...

Ahead of the release of Jai Lava Kusa, we look back at some of the superstar's defining moments in films like Janatha Garage, Student No. 1 and Yamadonga...

Director Koratala Siva and Ram Charan Teja were to team up much earlier, but unfortunately, the project was cancelled shortly after its launch.

The director then went on to wield the megaphone for the Jr Ntr and Mohanlal starrer Janatha Garage, which turned out to be a mega hit.

Now, the news is officially out that Ram Charan and Koratala Siva are teaming up and the film would go on to the floors in summer 2018.

Labor Day weekend has never been the home for prime specialized releases, but it is a spot where well-positioned films going broader can thrive. That was the case for “Hell or High Water” (Lionsgate), which gained momentum and looks to be a dominant film for weeks ahead — perhaps even into the awards season. Don’t be surprised if it outgrosses many of the highly touted premieres at Telluride and Toronto.

However, the weekend was unkind to veteran comedy creators; both Kevin Smith’s “Yoga Hosers” (Invincible) and “Max Rose” (Paladin) starring Jerry Lewis received mostly negative reviews and little interest in their initial regular theatrical dates.

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“No Manches Frida” (Lionsgate)

$3,650,000 in 362 theaters; PTA (per theater average): $10,083; Cumulative: $3,650,000

Lionsgate’s most recent release of a Spanish-language film from production partner Pantelion looks to be their best opener yet. A typical Mexican comedy involving a complicated scheme to recover stolen loot,...