Tollywood
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Jun- 2023 -9 June
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9 June
Queer representation in South Indian cinema
Cinema is a mirror that reflects what exists in society, and its impact is universal. South Indian cinema has made significant progress at many levels, particularly when it comes to the representation of the Queer community. Here are four films you can watch to ring in the Pride Month! Super Deluxe Straying away from the male gaze, ‘Super Deluxe’ has done representation right. The film with a parallel narrative shows us both sides of the coin when it comes to oppression and acceptance. The wholesome appeal of the son’s relationship with his transgender father sans the suffocating prejudices of their society is what stands out. Language: TamilWatch on: Netflix Awe It is not every day that we see the representation of lesbian romance…
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6 June
Allu Arjun crowns Soujanya Bhagavathula as the winner of aha ‘Telugu Indian Idol Season 2’
The grand culmination of ‘Telugu Indian Idol 2’, an enthralling musical extravaganza presented by aha, left audiences spellbound with its captivating performances and remarkable talent. The season’s grand finale, held with great fanfare, was graced by renowned actor Allu Arjun, who announced the winner of season 2 and added an extra touch of glamour to the already star-studded event. Throughout the journey, the show’s panel of judges, comprising music maestros SS Thaman, Geetha Madhuri, and Karthik, played a pivotal role in mentoring and shaping the exceptional talent on display. As the show’s host, Hema Chandra added a touch of elegance and warmth, ensuring an engaging and competitive spirit for the audience. After a rigorous competition for weeks, the Top 5 finalists…
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2 June
Rajinikanth, Tamannaah Bhatia wrap filming of ‘Jailer’
The shooting of “Jailer”, starring Rajinikanth and Tamannaah Bhatia, is complete, announced the makers on Thursday. Written and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the upcoming Tamil film will hit the screens across the country on August 10. Sun Pictures, the production banner behind “Jailer”, shared the update on its official Twitter page. “It’s a wrap for #Jailer! Theatre la sandhippom #JailerFromAug10,” read the post. “Jailer” also stars Mohanlal, Jackie Shroff, Dr Shiva Rajkumar, Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Vasanth Ravi, and Vinayakan. The project marks Nelson’s second collaboration with Sun Pictures post “Beast”, headlined by Vijay. Source
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May- 2023 -31 May
‘Takkar’ has unique love story with lot of action and romance: Siddharth
Talented actor Siddharth, known for films like ‘Bommarillu’ and ‘Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana’, is set all to woo crowds in a refreshing avatar for his upcoming Tamil-Telugu action romance ‘Takkar’. Written and directed by Karthik G Krish, the film features Divyansha Kaushik as the female lead. Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Abhishek Agarwal, in collaboration with People Media Factory, Abhishek Agarwal Arts, and Passion Studios, ‘Takkar’ releases in theatres on June 9 in Telugu and Tamil. After hogging the limelight for the action-packed trailer, teaser and the three songs, the team is now busy with promotions. The team held a press meet to share more details about the film and all key people attended the event. Co-producer Vivek Kuchibotla said, “This…
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30 May
Thalapathy Vijay becomes highest paid Indian actor, know his fee for upcoming film
One of the most well-known figures in South Asian cinema, Thalapathy Vijay made his debut on the big screen in 1992’s drama Kamayya Kadhar. The Beast actor has now produced some remarkable blockbusters in his more than three decades as an actor. But did you know that Thalapathy Vijay, who was lambasted at the time of his debut for his appearance, now has a sizable fan base? The actor is popular among viewers of Malayalam, Kannada, and Telugu films in addition to Tamil. While now occupied with Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Leo, Thalapathy Vijay has also committed to playing the protagonist in Venkat Prabhu’s Thalapathy68. The actor is the first Indian performer to apparently receive such a big fee, which amounts to…
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28 May
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27 May
Mahesh Babu heaps praise on Mem Famous: ‘Brilliant film, blown away by the performances’
Actor-film producer Mahesh Babu on Thursday took to Twitter to praise upcoming Telugu film Mem Famous. The movie has been written and directed by Sumanth Prabhas. Mahesh, who partnered with Mem Famous’ producers Anurag Reddy and Sharath Chandra for the 2022 film Major, said that he can’t “believe a bunch of debutants made this film.” Mahesh Babu wrote on Twitter, “Just watched #MemFamous! Brilliant film!! Blown away by the performances of each and every actor in the film, especially writer, director and actor @SumanthPrabha_s – what a talent! The visuals, background score and all the crafts sit perfectly. Can’t believe a bunch of debutants made this film! Congratulations to @SharathWhat, @anuragmayreddy and the young team for this film. Proud of you guys…
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26 May
This Malayalam film is all set to break ‘Baahubali 2’ box office records in Kerala!
The recently released Malayalam thriller film ‘2018’ is reportedly all set to create history in Kerala today. The film has already made history by becoming the fastest Malayalam movie to mint Rs 100 crore in just 17 days in Kerala. The survival thriller drama film is now reportedly all set to overtake the lifetime collection of SS. Rajamouli’s ‘Baahubali 2 in Kerala by today’s matinee shows. The film will also emerge as the second-highest-grossing Malayalam movie of all time. SSRajamouli’s 2017 epic action war drama film ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ is said to have minted over Rs 73 crore in its lifetime collections there. While Rs 78.50 crore is said to be the all-time highest-grossing figure for any Malayalam movie…
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24 May
Hansika Motwani opens up about her experience with the casting couch in the Telugu film industry: ‘I felt insulted like everyone else in the industry
Popular actress Hansika Motwani has recently made shocking revelations about her experiences with the casting couch in the Telugu film industry. The actress, who began her career with the Telugu film Desamuduru opposite Allu Arjun, disclosed that she had encountered harassment and inappropriate advances from a young actor during the early stages of her career. While she chose not to reveal the actor’s identity, this revelation has sparked widespread curiosity among fans. Hansika Motwani shared her personal ordeal of facing insults and harassment in Tollywood. She stated that a young hero from the industry repeatedly asked her out on dates, leading her to feel insulted and uncomfortable. The actress, however, asserted that she had given the individual a fitting response,…
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