Tollywood
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Mar- 2025 -24 March
Fact Check: Chiranjeevi’s Lifetime Achievement award was not given by UK Parliament
Though, there is no dispute that the Chiranjeevi was honoured in the UK Parliament, but the award was not conferred by the UK Parliament itself, but from a London-based NGO Bridge India Hyderabad: Debunking the spread of false news regarding the felicitation of Megastar Chirnajeevi in UK Parliament, a fact-check news is making rounds on social media. Though, there is no dispute that the Chiranjeevi was honoured in the UK Parliament, but the award was not conferred by the UK Parliament itself, but from a London-based NGO Bridge India. The Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Public Service through Cultural Leadership was presented to Megastar Chiranjeevi by Pratik Dattani, founder of Bridge India, hosted in a rented room within the UK Parliament to conduct…
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24 March
Vijay Deverakonda heads to Sri Lanka for ‘Kingdom’ shoot, teases fans with love song sequence
On Sunday, the actor took to Instagram to share a series of pictures of himself relaxing in the airport lounge before his flight. He revealed that he was heading to Sri Lanka to film a song sequence for his upcoming movie. In the caption, he wrote, “Off again to the #Kingdom of Lanka Shooting love songs. Wearing the madcool #RWDY Summer flannels 🙂 Will be available to you all soon for shopping.” Mumbai: Telugu star Vijay Deverakonda, who was last seen in a cameo appearance in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, has jetted off to Sri Lanka for the shoot of his new film ‘Kingdom’. On Sunday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared an array of pictures of himself waiting for…
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24 March
Vijay zeroing in on Ramanathapuram to contest 2026 TN Assembly polls
Though the elections are still a year away, preparations are already underway. TVK has begun groundwork, including conducting multiple surveys across several constituencies to assess its prospects. Chennai: Tamil superstar-turned-politician and founder of TVK, Vijay, is likely to contest from a constituency in the Ramanathapuram district during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Though the elections are still a year away, preparations are already underway. TVK has begun groundwork, including conducting multiple surveys across several constituencies to assess its prospects. Sources within the party indicate that Vijay is considering Ramanathapuram due to its significant coastal and fishing community population. The actor-politician has been vocal about issues affecting Tamil Nadu fishermen and has previously addressed public meetings highlighting their plight. Notably, Vijay spoke out at a…
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23 March
Tamannaah’s supernatural thriller “Odela 2” seals it’s release date
The film is a sequel to the 2021 thriller Odela Railway Station and is highly anticipated by fans. Hyderabad: Tamannaah Bhatia’s upcoming supernatural thriller Odela 2 is set to hit theatres worldwide on April 17. The film is a sequel to the 2021 thriller Odela Railway Station and is highly anticipated by fans. The makers have revealed a release date announcement on Saturday, March 22, with a poster showcasing Tamannaah with intense injury marks on her face and a haunting expression, setting the stage for a brutal and gripping narrative. Directed by Ashok Teja, Odela 2 is produced by D. Madhu under Madhu Creations and Sampath Nandi Teamworks. The film stars Tamannaah Bhatia, Hebah Patel and Vasishta N Simha in lead roles, with Yuva, Naga…
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23 March
It’s a film very close to our hearts: Mohanlal on ‘L2E: Empuraan’
Dil Raju is distributing the film, which has been setting new records in ticket sales, in both the Telugu States through SVC Hyderabad: One of the most-anticipated upcoming releases in Indian cinema is ‘L2E: Empuraan’, starring Lalettan Mohanlal in the lead role, and directed by star actor Prithviraj Sukumaran. This high-octane political action-thriller is a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster ‘Lucifer’ and is the second part of the trilogy. ‘L2E: Empuraan’ will have a grand worldwide release on March 27, in Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil. The film has been setting new records through its ticket sales. Ace producer Dil Raju is distributing the film in the Telugu States through SVC. Ahead of the film’s release, the makers held a pre-release press meet in Hyderabad on…
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23 March
Red Lorry Film Festival 2025: Highlights from day 2
With packed auditoriums and engaging discussions, Day 2 of the Red Lorry Film Festival was a perfect tribute to cinema. Hyderabad: The second day of the Red Lorry Film Festival 2025, organised by BookMyShow, brought together filmmakers, actors and movie lovers for a day filled with screenings, masterclasses and discussions. The day began with a masterclass by cinematographer Venkat C Dilip, who spoke about the transition from film to digital technology. He explained how VFX, CGI and AI are transforming filmmaking. Later, director V N Aditya discussed the importance of lighting, sound and framing in creating emotional and powerful scenes. A major highlight was the screening of Happy Days, directed by Sekhar Kammula. The filmmaker, known for Fidaa and Love Story, shared…
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23 March
Chiyaan Vikram’s ‘Veera Dheera Sooran’ part 2 trailer released
Veera Dheera Sooran Part 2 will have a wide release across multiple regions. Hyderabad: The trailer of Veera Dheera Sooran Part 2 was released on Saturday, March 22, and has created a lot of excitement with its intense and powerful visuals. Starring Vikram in a rugged and massy role, the film promises a thrilling experience when it hits worldwide theaters on March 27, 2025. Directed by S.U. Arun Kumar and produced by Riya Shibu, the film features Vikram as Kaali, a powerful character set in a rural backdrop. S J Suryah plays a determined police officer who is on a mission to capture Kaali. Malayalam actor Suraj Venjaramoodu also appears in a key role. One of the unique aspects of this film is its release strategy—the sequel is…
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22 March
Malayalam cinema is going through an extraordinarily good phase: Prithviraj Sukumaran
Prithviraj said: “Yes, I agree that Malayalam cinema is going through a great phase. We are making great films, and fantastic content consistently for many years now and I hope there is a phase that never ends. I hope this phase is lifelong” Mumbai: Actor-filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming action thriller L2: Empuraan, agrees that Malayalam cinema is experiencing an “extraordinarily good phase.” However, he added that great movies are being made everywhere. In a conversation with IANS, he discussed how Malayalam cinema has a knack for exploring various genres, Prithviraj said: “Yes, I agree that Malayalam cinema is going through a great phase. We are making great films, and fantastic content consistently…
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22 March
Dhanush’s NEEK streams on Prime but leaves Telugu fans disappointed
The film upon its release garnered attention for its simple storyline that mirrors current relationships. Hyderabad: Kollywood hero Dhanush’s third directorial film ‘Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam‘ (Jabilamma Neeku Antha Kopama) has made its OTT debut on Amazon Prime Video on March 21. However, the Telugu fans, who were eagerly awaiting its digital release, were left disappointed. As per reports, the youthful romantic entertainer is currently only available in Tamil, extending the wait for the Telugu audiences who missed the love story in the theatres. While reports suggest that the Telugu version of the movie may be added by the weekend, there is no official confirmation about the same. Upon its theatrical release, the film garnered attention for its simple yet…
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22 March
Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan breaks records with historic advance bookings
The record was possible because most theaters started their bookings at the same time, leading to an overwhelming response from fans. Hyderabad: Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan has set a new benchmark even before its release. The film, one of the most anticipated in Malayalam cinema, is off to a record-breaking start in overseas advance bookings. On March 21, as bookings opened, a strong response was expected. However, the film surpassed all predictions, creating history on BookMyShow. It recorded the highest hourly pre-sales in Indian cinema, selling 96.14K tickets in an hour. This achievement broke the previous record held by Leo (82K tickets per hour). The record was possible because most theaters started their bookings at the same time, leading to an overwhelming response from fans.…
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