Tollywood

Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur’s bilingual action drama ‘Dacoit’ to hit screens on December 25

The story and screenplay of Dacoit have been jointly written by Sesh and Shanil Deo. Sources claim that the movie, which is being shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu, will provide a great cinematic experience to the audience. Chennai: The makers of director Shaneil Deo’s eagerly-awaited pan-India action drama ‘Dacoit’, featuring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur in the lead, on Monday announced that the film would hit screens on December 25 for Christmas this year. Taking to its X timeline, Annapurna Studios, the production house which is presenting the film, relaunches “From ROMANCE to RAGE. Witness a wicked fire between exes. #DACOITFire out now!#DACOIT IN CINEMAS WORLDWIDE ON DECEMBER 25th. #DacoitFromDec25th.” The makers also released a glimpse video of the…

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First look of Sameer Ali Khan’s ‘Tamil Paiyyan Hindi Ponnu’ released

Taking to Instagram, Superstar Films, the production house producing the film, wrote, “Presenting the 1st Look of our much-awaited #Production no 1 Tamil Paiyyan Hindi Ponnu.” Chennai: The makers of director Sameer Ali Khan’s upcoming romantic comedy, ‘Tamil Paiyyan Hindi Ponnu’, on Monday released the first look of the film. Taking to Instagram, Superstar Films, the production house producing the film, wrote, “Presenting the 1st Look of our much-awaited #Production no 1 Tamil Paiyyan Hindi Ponnu.” Filmmaker and actor Sameer Ali Khan, who made his debut with ‘Kadhal Mattum Vena’, is back with this ambitious project, ‘Tamil Paiyyan Hindi Ponnu’. The colourful and entertaining rom-com has not only been directed by him but has also been produced by him under…

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Power Star Pawan Kalyan’s ‘They Call Him OG’ to hit screens on September 25

DVV Entertainment, the production house producing the film, took to its X handle to make the announcement. Chennai: The makers of director Sujeeth’s eagerly awaited action extravaganza ‘They Call Him OG’, featuring powerstar Pawan Kalyan in the lead, have now announced that the film will hit screens worldwide on September 25 this year. DVV Entertainment, the production house producing the film, took to its X handle to make the announcement. It wrote, “FIRING WORLDWIDE in cinemas on 25th September 2025… #OGonSept25” It may be recalled that only a fortnight ago, sources close to the unit had confirmed that shooting of the film had resumed. Shooting resumed with an adrenaline-pumping action sequence being shot in Hyderabad, where the next schedule is…

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Sold only the OTT, satellite rights of Thug Life, says Kamal Haasan

Kamal disclosed how confident he was of the film and the fact that the audience would extend their support to him. Chennai: Confident that audiences would extend their support to his upcoming film ‘Thug Life’, directed by ace director Mani Ratnam, actor, producer, and politician Kamal Haasan has now disclosed that he has chosen to only sell the OTT and satellite rights of the film and that he was distributing the film himself. Speaking at the audio launch of Thug Life that was held recently, Kamal said, “I have come to sell not ‘Thug Life’, but good cinema. I am confident that you will buy ‘Thug Life’ at some price.” He then disclosed how confident he was of the film…

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Nani’s HIT 3 gears up for OTT release after blockbuster run

The film received a strong response from the audience and brought much-needed success to the Telugu film industry. Hyderabad: After a successful theatrical run, HIT 3, starring Nani, is now set to make its digital debut. The film will soon be available for streaming on a popular OTT platform, giving fans another chance to experience the gripping action thriller. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, HIT: The Third Case is the most intense and violent film in Nani’s career. It has also become his biggest box-office hit, earning over Rs 120 crore worldwide. The film received a strong response from the audience and brought much-needed success to the Telugu film industry. It also marks the Tollywood debut of Kannada actress Srinidhi Shetty.…

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Shreenidhi, Shivani to perform in their Arangetram on May 23

Disciples of Dr Ananda Shankar Jayant, Director of Shankarananda Kalakshetra, the duo has trained rigorously in the Kalakshetra style of Bharatanatyam Hyderabad: Shreenidhi Ramaswamy and Shivani Nambiar will perform their Bharatanatyam Arangetram at Ravindra Bharathi on May 23 at 6.30 pm. Disciples of Dr Ananda Shankar Jayant, Director of Shankarananda Kalakshetra, the duo has trained rigorously in the Kalakshetra style of Bharatanatyam. Shreenidhi Ramaswamy, a dynamic blend of artistry and athleticism, has represented India at the World Roller Games 2019 in Inline Hockey and served as Vice-Captain of her college basketball team. A merit scholarship awardee, she is currently pursuing Electrical and Electronics Engineering at BITS Pilani. Shivani Nambiar served as the cultural captain of her school, orchestrating several successful cultural…

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A R Rahman records song with Sneha Shankar for Mani Ratnam’s ‘Thug Life’

Sneha is making her official playback debut under the baton of Rahman musical in the magnum opus Thug Life. Mumbai: Oscar-winning musician A R Rahman has recorded a track with Sneha Shankar, who mesmerised the audiences on reality shows such as “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs”, “Superstar Singer” and “Indian Idol Season 15”, for the upcoming film “Thug Life” by Mani Ratnam. Sneha is making her official playback debut under the baton of Rahman musical in the magnum opus Thug Life. ”It feels like a dream to be singing for A R Rahman sir in his musical ,a name I’ve looked up to since I first understood music,” said Sneha. At just 19, Sneha is the daughter of…

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Singer Keneeshaa’s cryptic post on Insta garners attention

Kaneeshaa, who put up the cryptic post, which some consider to be a poem, wrote, “Levitating.” Chennai: Even as actor Ravi Mohan and his wife Aarti Ravi continue to trade charges against each other, a cryptic post on Instagram put out by singer Kaneeshaa, considered to be a close friend of actor Ravi Mohan, is fast garnering attention. Kaneeshaa, who put up the cryptic post, which some consider to be a poem, wrote, “Levitating.” The post she put up read, “Amidst all the noise, lays a silence in hope; Hushed struggle and an isolation within my soul, But sticks and stones quickly turning into resilience. I choose to grip in with music, turning scars into wisdom. From the sorrows deep,…

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How mental health is making space in southern cinema?

The idea of the perfect, unbreakable hero is slowly fading. Now, audience are accepting characters who are vulnerable, confused, or even lost—but still strong. Hyderabad: For a long time, South Indian movies mostly showed strong heroes who never cried, never shared emotions, and never talked about mental health. But things are finally changing. In 2025, filmmakers across Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada industries are making movies that openly talk about mental health. These films show emotional struggles in a real and honest way—and audience are truly connecting with them. This change didn’t happen overnight. In Telugu cinema, the shift started with 1: Nenokkadine in 2014. In it, Mahesh Babu played a rockstar living with schizophrenia. Later came Awe (2018), where…

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Actors turn Producers: Backing bold stories and fresh talent

By backing new talent, these stars are helping shape the future of Telugu cinema. Hyderabad: Some of Telugu cinema’s biggest stars are not just shining on screen—they’re also making waves behind the camera. As established producers, actors like Nani, Rana Daggubati, Vijay Deverakonda, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Niharika Konidela are backing bold stories and fresh talent. They’re using their success to support newcomers—writers, directors, and actors—who don’t always get a fair chance in the industry. Instead of sticking to safe, star-heavy scripts, these actor-producers are taking risks and championing films that stand out for their unique content and storytelling. Rana Daggubati : The silent strength behind the screen Among them, Rana Daggubati has quietly become a strong force in supporting…

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