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‘Single’ trailer controversy: Sree Vishnu apologises to Vishnu Manchu for using Kannappa’s dialogue

The dialogues in the trailer had become a huge hit, however, the imitation of ‘Sivayya’ dialogue from Vishnu Manchu’s Kannappa movie did not go well with the makers Hyderabad: The trailer of actor Sree Vishnu’s upcoming romantic comedy ‘Single‘ which released yesterday, has landed itself in controversy. The dialogues in the trailer had become a huge hit, however, the imitation of ‘Sivayya’ dialogue from Vishnu Manchu‘s Kannappa movie did not go well with the makers. Following the controversy, the makers of the film released a video issuing an apology to the Kannappa team. “We had no intentions to hurt anybody. We have incorporated several memes and trends that are ruling social media. The dialogues were written in a playful and light-hearted manner…

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Waves 2025: Chiranjeevi shares how he drew inspiration from Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty-Telangana Today

Collaborating again with the OTT platform Prime Video, the TVF has dropped the trailer for the new show titled ‘Gram Chikitsalaya.’ Hyderabad: Makers of the hit show ‘Panchayat’ are back with another comedy series. Collaborating again with the OTT platform Prime Video, the TVF has dropped the trailer for their new show titled ‘Gram Chikitsalaya.’ Much like ‘Panchayat,’ the new comedy series also revolves around a young city boy posted in a village, but this time it is a doctor. Played by Amol Parashar, the story follows the doctor’s attempt to revive an old and forgotten medical clinic in a village and his fight against a quack whom the villagers blindly trusts. The series will stream on the OTT platform from…

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Waves 2025: Chiranjeevi shares how he drew inspiration from Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty

Akshay Kumar took the stage as the host of a groundbreaking panel at the inaugural Waves 2025 Summit, uniting some of the most revered stars of Indian cinema-Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Chiranjeevi, Mithun Chakraborty, and Hema Malini Mumbai: At the Waves 2025 event, legendary actor Chiranjeevi revealed how two iconic figures of Indian cinema, Amitabh Bachchan and Mithun Chakraborty, profoundly influenced his career. Reflecting on the 70s era, Chiranjeevi shared that he drew immense inspiration from their unique styles and contributions, shaping his own journey in the film industry. Looking back on his early career, the ‘Khaidi’ actor opened up about the self-doubt he faced when entering the film industry, surrounded by seasoned veterans. He reminisced about how his love for performing started in his childhood, when he…

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WAVES summit 2025: Indian film industry will make a global mark in coming years, says Allu Arjun

“With all due respect to every other film industry in the world, whether it is Hollywood films, Korean films, Iranian films, or Chinese films, everybody has had an impact on global box office,” Arjun said Mumbai: Superstar Allu Arjun on Thursday said the Indian cinema is growing from strength to strength and will soon have a serious impact on the “global box office”.Speaking at the session “Talent Beyond Borders” at the first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) here, the “Pushpa” star said he wants to take Indian cinema to a global level by pushing boundaries. “With all due respect to every other film industry in the world, whether it is Hollywood films, Korean films, Iranian films, or Chinese films, everybody has…

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Telugu actor Vijay Devarakonda likens Pahalgam terror attack to ancient tribal clashes; complaint filed in Hyderabad

Tribal associations take serious objection to actor’s comments and condemn them Hyderabad: A complaint was lodged against Telugu actor Vijay Devarakonda for his alleged derogatory comments made against tribal people, at the SR Nagar police station here on Thursday. Lal Chauhan, a city-based lawyer, in his complaint alleged that the actor, who had recently attended the pre-release event of a Tamil movie starring actor Suriya Sivakumar as the chief guest, in his speech referring to the Pahalgam incident in Kashmir had remarked that the attacks were akin to the clashes involving tribal communities hundreds of years ago. The SR Nagar police said necessary action as per law will be taken after a legal opinion on the complaint. They alleged that Devarakonda’s statements demeaned them and…

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Coldplay’s Ahmedabad concerts generate Rs 641 cr economic impact, sets new benchmark for India’s live entertainment scene

The report, titled India’s Rising Concert Economy, highlights the broader cultural, tourism, and economic ripple effects triggered by hosting one of the world’s biggest bands. With 86% of attendees traveling from outside the host city, the concert served as a catalyst for cultural tourism and large-scale infrastructure readiness, showcasing a scalable model for India’s emerging concert hubs beyond major metros. Hyderabad: A report by EY-Parthenon and BookMyShow Live, Coldplay’s concerts for ‘Music Of The Spheres’ in Ahmedabad have resulted in a projected economic impact of Rs 641 crore. This event, which endured two nights at the Narendra Modi Stadium, witnessed the gathering of more than 222,000 fans from over 500 cities and marked a historic milestone in the live entertainment industry…

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I like characters who get lost in the crowd: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

It’s very difficult for me to make myself presentable and stand out. But I feel very good that I am sitting in a corner and no one is looking at me… rather, I’m observing others, Siddiqui said New Delhi: Like most actors, his aim is to disappear into his character. And unlike most movie stars, Nawazuddin Siddiqui would like to get lost in a crowd in real life too – the equivalent maybe of Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak. “It’s very difficult for me to make myself presentable and stand out. But I feel very good that I am sitting in a corner and no one is looking at me… rather, I’m observing others,” Siddiqui said. “I feel the world is a…

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Actor Ajith Kumar hospitalised after suffering leg injury

Sources further say that there was no cause for worry as the actor was doing fine and that doctors had advised some physiotherapy treatment for the actor Chennai: Actor Ajith Kumar, who recently returned from New Delhi after having received the prestigious Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu at an event held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, has been admitted to a hospital here in the city. Sources close to the actor say that Ajith was admitted to a hospital after he complained of pain in his leg due to an injury he sustained while making his way out of the airport in Chennai, where he was mobbed by fans and mediapersons. Sources further say that there was no cause for worry…

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‘Prime Target’ series review: A slick and thought-provoking thriller

This eight-episode narrative explores the intersection of academia and intelligence through the lens of a young mathematician Apple TV enters the espionage arena with ‘Prime Target’, a slick, cerebral thriller that blends mathematics, global surveillance, and high-stakes action into an ambitious eight-episode narrative. Created by Steve Thompson (Sherlock, Vienna Blood), the series explores the intersection of academia and intelligence through the lens of a young mathematician whose work places him at the heart of a dangerous international conspiracy. The story follows Edward Brooks (Leo Woodall), a gifted but socially awkward Cambridge postgraduate whose research into prime numbers uncovers a groundbreaking algorithm. Edward is unconscious of the fact that his discovery could be weaponised to break the internet’s most secure encryption…

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Fawad Khan’s Instagram account remains visible in India, Hania and Mahira’s blocked

Instagram handle of Fawad Khan, a Pakistan actor continues to be visible in India, while insta handles of other Pakistani actors have been banned in India= Mumbai: The Indian government is tightening the noose around the Pakistani nationals after the horrific Pahalgam terrorist attack. In a follow-up to several Pakistanis being sent across the border back home, the tough action is now bleeding into the digital landscape as well, with the Instagram accounts of many Pakistani artists now stand blocked and inaccessible in India. The accounts of Pakistani actors, including Hania Aamir and Mahira Khan, are no longer accessible to users in India. The text on the Instagram pages of these artists reads, “Account not available in India. This is because…

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