Tollywood
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Aug- 2025 -31 August
Service is god: Raghava Lawrence on peace and helping the poor
Actor and philanthropist Raghava Lawrence says true peace and happiness come from serving others. Through Maatram, he continues to support underprivileged communities with education, healthcare, sanitation, and rural welfare initiatives. Chennai: Actor Raghava Lawrence, a philanthropist who runs a movement called Maatram to help the poor and underprivileged in society, on Friday said that real peace and happiness can be found in serving others and making a difference in their lives. Taking to his X timeline, the actor wrote:“Life teaches us many lessons. We all go through ups and downs, searching for happiness in the outside world. But with time, we realize that true happiness does not come from outside, it comes from within. In the end, real peace and…
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30 August
Health takes priority over everything else, says Gautham Karthik as he recovers from dengue
Actor Gautham Karthik, hospitalised for 10 days with dengue, announced his recovery, stressing health’s importance. He resumes work on ROOT – Running Out of Time, co-starring Aparshakti Khurana and Bhavya Trikha. Chennai: Young Tamil actor Gautham Ram Karthik, who was hospitalised for 10 days, has revealed that he has now fully recovered from dengue. Taking to his Instagram page, Gautham shared: “From a headache to a fever to dengue to being hospitalised for 10 days… safe to say, I have survived with flying colors! It’s times like these that you realise health takes priority over EVERYTHING else! Stay healthy. Stay safe.” On the work front, Gautham is currently shooting for director Sooriyaprathap’s sci-fi crime thriller ROOT – Running Out of…
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30 August
“Srivalli” singer Sid Sriram’s new release ‘SOL’ looks exciting, backed by Warner Music India
Sid Sriram’s Tamil pop single SOL, produced with Mike Will-Made It and backed by Warner Music India, fuses music, visuals, and hybrid dance. The singer also announced his first-ever India tour. Mumbai: Acclaimed global music icon Sid Sriram has unveiled his biggest pop single yet, SOL, a Tamil-language track that fuses sound and visuals into a powerful, immersive experience. The song is written, composed, produced and performed by Sid Sriram, with additional production by Atlanta-based super producer Mike Will-Made It. Known for his romantic anthems, Sid returns with a celebration of love, brought alive through a visually stunning music video. Directed by Parasher Baruah, the creative mind behind Sid’s devotional track Sivanar, the video features Usha Jey and her viral…
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30 August
Intriguing teaser of Mammootty’s Kalamkaval makes expectations from film shoot up
Mammootty’s much-awaited film Kalamkaval, directed by Jithin K Jose, unveiled its teaser, raising high expectations. With suspenseful visuals and rumours of an October 9 release, fans eagerly await Mammootty’s unique role. Chennai: The makers of director Jithin K Jose’s Malayalam film Kalamkaval, featuring Malayalam superstar Mammootty and Vinayakan in the lead, on Thursday released a teaser of the much-awaited film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Taking to his X timeline, actor Mammootty wrote, “Presenting the official teaser of #Kalamkaval! Directed by #JithinKJose & Produced by @MKampanyOffl.” The teaser, which gives away very little, begins with a door being knocked. A Tamilian opens the door and asks, “Who are you?” We then see a police officer asking…
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29 August
Tanikella Bharani unveils ‘Hara Hara Shankara’ song from Mutton Soup
Actor Tanikella Bharani unveiled the devotional song Hara Hara Shankara from the upcoming film Mutton Soup in Hyderabad. Directed by Ramachandra Vattikooti, the crime drama features Raman and Varsha Vishwanath and is slated for a September release. Hyderabad: Noted actor Tanikella Bharani on Tuesday released the devotional track Hara Hara Shankara from the upcoming crime drama Mutton Soup at a special event held in the city. The film is directed by Ramachandra Vattikooti under the banners of Alukka Studios, Sri Varahi Arts and Bhavishya Vihar Chithralu (BVC). Produced by Mallikharjuna Elika (Gopal), Arun Chandra Vattikooti and Ramakrishna Sanapala, the movie features Raman and Varsha Vishwanath in the lead roles. With the tagline Witness the Real Crime, the film aims to highlight social issues…
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27 August
Rana Daggubati launches first song from Bad Girlz
Rana Daggubati launched Ila Chusukuntane, the first song from Munna Dhulipudi’s Bad Girls. Composed by Anup Rubens, penned by Chandrabose, and sung by Sid Sriram, the melody was filmed in Kashmir and Malaysia. Hyderabad: Actor Rana Daggubati unveiled the first song Ila Chusukuntane from director Munna Dhulipudi’s upcoming film Bad Girlz. The film is being produced under the banners Neeli Neeli Aakasam Creations, Prashvita Entertainment, and NVL Creations. The melody, composed by Anup Rubens, features lyrics by Oscar-winning lyricist Chandrabose and is sung by Sid Sriram. Shot in picturesque locations across Jammu & Kashmir and Malaysia, the team described the track as a soulful number, carrying forward the feel of Rubens’ earlier hit Neeli Neeli Aakasam. Speaking on the release,…
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27 August
Teja Sajja’s new journey: Zombie Reddy 2 on the way
Teja Sajja gears up for Mirai, Human 2, and the newly announced Zombie Reddy 2. With varied projects lined up, the young star continues to explore adventurous stories on the big screen. Hyderabad: Teja Sajja is fast becoming one of the most exciting young faces in Telugu cinema. Known for picking adventurous subjects and connecting well with the youth, he is slowly shaping his own space in the industry. After the huge success of Hanu-Man, the actor has been busy with his next film Mirai, directed by Karthik Ghattamaneni. Though it was planned for release on September 5, 2025, the makers have now decided to push it to a later date. The film is said to be an action-packed fictional…
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26 August
Beauty teaser offers a glimpse into an intimate family story
Beauty is a tender family drama exploring love, sacrifice, and resilience through the lens of a father–daughter bond, enriched with middle-class warmth, subtle humour, and heartfelt performances. Hyderabad: The teaser of Beauty, presented by Vanara Celluloid in collaboration with Zee Studios and Maruthi Team Product, introduces a tender drama built around love, family, and resilience. The film is slated for release in theatres on September 19. Directed by JSS Vardhan, known for Geetha Subramanyam and Hello World, the film features Ankith Koyya and Nilakhi Patra in lead roles. Producers Adidhala Vijayapal Reddy and Umesh Kumar Bansal bring the story to screen, with the screenplay penned by R V Subrahmanyam. The teaser gently sketches the world of a middle-class household. Everyday…
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26 August
Breaking the Paradha: Praveen Kandregula on beliefs, fear, and courage
Praveen Kandregula’s Paradha confronts blind faith and fear in a fictional village. Through Subbu’s struggle, the film questions tradition, power, and courage, metaphors, layered performances, and collaborative storytelling. Hyderabad: Some stories arrive and are etched long after the lights fade. Director Praveen Kandregula’s Paradha is one such film, rooted in the fictional village of Padathi, yet speaking to a wider truth about blind faith, control, and courage. Known for bringing fresh ideas to Telugu cinema with Cinema Bandi and Shubham, Praveen once again takes a daring leap, this time into the world of superstitions. In an exclusive conversation with Telangana Today, he opens up about how the story was born, why superstition continues to thrive in both rural and urban…
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24 August
Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen-starrer ‘Thalaivan Thalaivii’ to stream from August 22
Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen’s Thalaivan Thalaivii, directed by Pandiraj, streams on Prime Video from August 22. The romantic comedy explores love, marriage, and family clashes, with music by Santhosh Narayanan. Mumbai: Actors Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen’s Thalaivan Thalaivii, directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Pandiraj, is all set to stream from August 22 on Prime Video. The romantic comedy blends love, humour, emotions, and the drama of real relationships in a heartwarming story that also features Yogi Babu and Kaali Venkat in supporting roles. Prime Video made the announcement on Instagram and shared the poster of the film featuring the two stars. “Get ready to fall in love with Aagasaveeran and Perarasi… twice #ThalaivanThalaiviiOnPrime, Aug 22.” Thalaivan Thalaivii unfolds…
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