Tollywood

Actress Abhinaya gets married to long-time partner Karthik

Actress Abhinaya tied the knot with Karthik, her long-time boyfriend and captions ‘Knotted forever’ Hyderabad: Actress Abhinaya, known for her role in Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, has tied the knot with her long-time boyfriend Karthik on Wednesday, April 16. The couple looked adorable in pastel-coloured traditional outfits, winning hearts with their sweet chemistry and setting couple goals. Abhinaya shared the news on Instagram with dreamy pictures from their wedding, captioning it “Knotted forever.” The two got engaged on March 9, during which Abhinaya opened up about their beautiful 15-year relationship, calling Karthik her biggest strength.

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Watch: Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko flees during drug raid on hotel

A CCTV footage, which shows a man believed to be Chacko, running down a flight of stairs from the third floor of a hotel in Ernakulam of Kerala. Hyderabad: Malayalam Shine Tom Chacko, who is also seen in several Telugu and Tamil films, has reportedly been seen running from his hotel room in Kochi following a surprise drug raid on Wednesday night. A CCTV footage, which shows a man believed to be Chacko, running down a flight of stairs from the third floor of a hotel in Ernakulam of Kerala. The incident comes to light after actress Vincy Aloshious accused Chacko of misbehaving with her on the sets. Vincy has also lodged a formal complaint with the Kerala Film Chamber and…

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Is height holding Faria Abdullah back in Tollywood? A talented star lost in industry stereotypes

Fluent in Telugu, a trained dancer, and a confident actress, Faria ticked all the boxes. Yet, she seems to be missing from the mainstream Telugu film scene. The question remains: Why? Hyderabad: Faria Abdullah made a striking debut with Jathi Ratnalu in 2021. Her role as the sweet, innocent “Chitti” won hearts, and her performance was appreciated across the board. Fluent in Telugu, a trained dancer, and a confident actress, Faria ticked all the boxes. Yet, she seems to be missing from the mainstream Telugu film scene. The question remains: Why? One reason often mentioned online, especially on platforms like Reddit, is her height. Faria stands around six feet tall. Many claim this is making it hard for filmmakers to pair…

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Makers of Suriya’s ‘Retro’ cautions public, says passes to audio launch event of film not for sale!

2D Entertainment, one of the production houses that has produced the film, made it clear that the passes to the event were not for sale and that they had not authorised any agency or individual to sell the passes. Chennai: Clarifying that passes to the upcoming audio and trailer launch event of director Karthik Subbaraj’s eagerly-awaited action extravaganza, ‘Retro,’ were not for sale, the makers of the film, featuring actors Suriya and Pooja Hegde in the lead, have now urged the public to be cautious of cheats looking to sell fake passes to the event. 2D Entertainment, one of the production houses that has produced the film, made it clear that the passes to the event were not for sale and…

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First look poster of Fahadh Faasil’s ‘Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira’ released

Taking to her social media timelines, actress Kalyani Priyadarshan, who plays the female lead in the film, wrote, “Their love story was perfect… until the wedding.” Ashiq Usman Productions is proud to reveal the official first look of Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira, helmed by Althaf Salim and starring Fahadh Faasil, Kalyani Priyadarshan, and Revathi Pillai.” Chennai: The makers of director Althaf Salim’s eagerly awaited Malayalam romantic comedy Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira, featuring actors Fahadh Faasil and Kalayani Priyadarshan in the lead, on Monday released the first look poster of the film on the happy occasion of Vishu. Taking to her social media timelines, actress Kalyani Priyadarshan, who plays the female lead in the film, wrote, “Their love story was perfect……

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Sivakarthikeyan’s “Madharasi” to hit the screens on this day

Madharasi marks the actor’s next film after “Amaran”  which was a box-office blockbuster. Hyderabad: Kollywood actor Sivakarthikeyan is all set to return to the big screen with Madharasi, an action-packed thriller directed by AR Murugadoss. The makers have now officially announced that the movie will hit theatres on September 5, 2025, with a powerful new poster. Madharasi marks the actor’s next film after “Amaran”  which was a box-office blockbuster. Naturally, expectations are high for Madharasi, especially since Murugadoss’s last film Sikandar with Salman Khan, didn’t perform well at the box office. Kannada actress Rukmini Vasanth plays the female lead, while Bollywood actor Vidyut Jamwal will be seen as the antagonist. Madharasi is produced by N Srilakshmi Prasad under the Sri…

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Know when and where to watch Maxx blockbuster “Mad square”

Despite the mixed talk, Mad Square stood out for its comedy, entertaining screenplay, and youthful vibe. With its OTT release just around the corner, fans who missed it in theatres will now get a chance to enjoy the madness at home. Hyderabad: After a successful theatrical run, Mad Square, the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster MAD, is now heading to OTT. The film, which released on March 28, received a mix of reviews but still managed to keep audiences entertained with its trademark humor and youthful energy. The much-awaited comedy is now gearing up for its digital release this April. While Netflix, the streaming partner of the first film, is expected to stream the sequel as well, an official confirmation…

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What exactly happened with Chiranjeevi’s Vishwambhara teaser?

The film, said to be in the zone of Chiranjeevi’s 1990 classic Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, has created huge buzz, but with this teaser fiasco will the hype be the same? Hyderabad: In a surprising turn, Vishwambhara—the highly anticipated socio-fantasy film starring Megastar Chiranjeevi—came under fire for its teaser visuals, which fans slammed for poor quality. Now, the reason is out. Director Malladi Vassishta’s father, Satyanarayana Reddy, who is also producing the film, recently revealed in an interview with TeluguOne that the visuals in the teaser were not the final CGI. Instead, they were AI-generated placeholders. “They used AI at the last minute to render scenes because the CGI team couldn’t deliver on time,” he admitted. “Those visuals won’t even be…

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Spiritually-charged first single from Chiranjeevi’s Vishwambhara released

The timing of the release of the first single was perfect as it was launched on the sacred occasion of Hanuman Jayanthi Chennai: The makers of director Vassishta’s ambitious project, ‘Vishwambhara’, featuring Megastar Chiranjeevi in the lead, released ‘Raama Raama’, the spiritually-charged first single from the film on Saturday. The timing of the release of the first single was perfect as it was launched on the sacred occasion of Hanuman Jayanthi. The film–produced by Vikram, Vamsi, and Pramod under the prestigious UV Creations banner– has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs alike. The film’s first single, ‘Raama Raama’, is a perfect tribute that beautifully captures Hanuman’s unwavering love and reverence for his beloved Lord Shri Ram. The song opens…

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“Good Bad Ugly” box office day 1: Ajith’s film starts strong with beating his own Vidaamuyarchi

Good Bad Ugly performed better than Ajith’s previous film, Vidaamuyarchi, which made Rs 26 crore on its first day. Hyderabad: Ajith Kumar’s new film “Good Bad Ugly” had a strong start at the box office, earning Rs 28.5 crore net across India on its first day, according to Sacnilk. Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, the movie had one of the biggest openings for a Tamil film this year. It beat the first-day collections of Vijay’s Greatest of All Time (Rs 20.66 crore), Rajinikanth’s Vettaiyan (Rs 14.66 crore) and Suriya’s Kanguva (Rs 8.49 crore). Good Bad Ugly performed better than Ajith’s previous film, Vidaamuyarchi, which made Rs 26 crore on its first day. But Vidaamuyarchi dropped quickly and only made about Rs 80…

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