Tollywood
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Jan- 2025 -12 January
Technology draws line between real and fake; ‘Gamechanger’ movie collection claims and reality
”Let bygones be bygones”: Believing everything changed to questioning everything, similarly Game Changer ”blockbuster” changed to empty seats in theaters Hyderabad: : Gone are those days when we completely believed in honchos of movie industry said! It was like Gospel’s truth. Public mood was sought to be monitored and doctored to have a favourable impact through carefully promoted propaganda. Let’s say a movie director or the protagonist saying the just released movie is a greatest hit and that it was grossing astronomical collections. But that was in the past. Such propaganda organisers are now facing a tough time from the most unexpected quarters – that too totally unrelated to the movie industry. The technological innovations, which society adapts to quickly, are…
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11 January
Ram Charan’s ‘Game Changer’ receives mixed reviews on X: Here’s what netizens have to say
While some have given the movie a thumbs up—praising Ram Charan’s dual role, alongside SJ Suryah, Kiara Advani, and Anjali in important roles—others have criticized the film for having the “same old plot.” Hyderabad: Director Shankar’s first direct Telugu outing, the Ram Charan-starrer Game Changer, was released worldwide to a mostly positive response on Friday. Taking to their X accounts, fans and film critics posted their reviews on the microblogging site. While some have given the movie a thumbs up—praising Ram Charan’s dual role, alongside SJ Suryah, Kiara Advani, and Anjali in important roles—others have criticized the film for having the “same old plot.”
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10 January
‘Game Changer’ ticket price hike: BRS questions Revanth Reddy’s U-turn
Party leaders ask what the Telangana Chief Minister received from TFDC Chairman Dil Raju in return for the exemptions Hyderabad: BRS leaders launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over special exemptions granted to the movie ‘Game Changer’, produced by TFDC Chairman Dil Raju. Speaking to mediapersons at Telangana Bhavan, MLC Deshapati Srinivas charged the Chief Minister of duplicity, questioning the rationale behind favouring Dil Raju. “If Dil Raju believes Telangana has the vibe of toddy and mutton, he should open toddy and mutton shops instead of seeking ticket price hikes for his films. His anti-Telangana stance is well-known,” he said, condemning the Congress and Dil Raju’s attack on Telangana culture. Former MLA Rasamayi Balakishan asked what Revanth…
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10 January
Traffic curbs in Hyderabad for ‘Daaku Maharaaj’ pre-release event on Friday
Moderate traffic congestion expected near Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Stadium in Yousufguda Hyderabad: In view of the pre-release event of actor Balakrishna’s latest film Daaku Maharaaj to be held at Yousufguda 1st Battalion Grounds between 4 pm and 10 pm on Friday, certain traffic restrictions will be placed in the vicinity. Moderate traffic congestion is expected near Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar (KVBR) Stadium. Commuters are advised to take the following roads and avoid movement towards KVBR Stadium. Traffic from Jubilee Hills check post towards KVBR Stadium will be diverted at Krishna Nagar towards Sri Nagar colony-Punjagutta and vehicles coming from Maitrivanam junction towards Jubilee Hills check post and Madhapur will be diverted towards RBI Quarters-Krishna Nagar junction-Jubilee Hills check post. Traffic from Maitrivanam junction towards Borabanda bus…
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9 January
Telangana government approves ticket price hike for Ram Charan’s ‘Game Changer’
The move appears to be the outcome of ace producer Dil Raju’s meeting with CM Revanth Reddy with a request to consider price hike of tickets for two movies — ‘Game Changer’ and ‘Sankranthiki Vasthunnam’ — set to release as part of the Sankranthi festival offering Hyderabad: The Telangana government has permitted the filmmakers of Ram Charan-starrer Game Changer to hike the ticket prices for the movie slated for a worldwide release on January 10. In a GO issued on Wednesday, the government also allowed additional screenings of the movie. However, it has rejected the request for screening a benefit show at 1 am with enhanced rates. According to the GO, six shows can be screened on Friday (January 10), including an extra…
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8 January
‘Madha Gaja Raja’ promotions: Sundar C reveals how his bond with Vishal began in a fight
At an event organised to promote the film, director Sundar C was visibly moved by a literally trembling Vishal’s commitment to turn up for the film’s promotions despite running a high temperature Hyderabad: Director Sundar C, whose long-awaited film ‘Madha Gaja Raja’ is releasing on January 12 after almost awaiting release for over a decade, has disclosed that the special bond he now shares with the film’s lead actor Vishal actually began in a fight. At an event organised to promote the film, director Sundar C, who was visibly moved by a literally trembling Vishal’s commitment to turn up for the film’s promotions despite running a high temperature, said, “The way we became friends is a story in itself. Initially,…
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8 January
Watch: Tamil actor Ajith Kumar’s car crashes on track during practice race in Dubai, star escapes unhurt
The actor, who owns the racing team Ajith Kumar Racing, will be participating in the intensely contested Porsche 992 class along with his teammates Mathieu Detry, Fabian Duffieux and Cameron McLeod. Chennai: Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar’s car crashed on a race track during the first practice session for the upcoming Dubai 24 hours race. Videos of the crash, which are now going viral on the internet, show that the actor has escaped unhurt. The actor, who owns the racing team Ajith Kumar Racing, will be participating in the intensely contested Porsche 992 class along with his teammates Mathieu Detry, Fabian Duffieux and Cameron McLeod. Interestingly, Fabian Duffieux had also taken over as the team manager for Ajith Kumar Racing in December…
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8 January
‘Pushpa: The Rule’ makers announce addition of extra 20 minutes footage in movie
Adding to the ‘Pushpa’ fever, the filmmakers have just announced that a new ‘reloaded version’ will play in the theatres from January 11. ‘Pushpa: The Rule’ will now have an added footage of 20 minutes Hyderabad: The ‘Pushpa fever’ rages to a ‘fever pitch’. The blockbuster movie continues to storm the box-office, smashing all the records and bagging over Rs 1800 crore in collections in 32 days. And now, adding to the excitement, the filmmakers have just announced that a new ‘reloaded version’ will play in the theatres from January 11. ‘Pushpa: The Rule’ will now have an added footage of 20 minutes. Mythri Movie Makers took to their official social media handles to share the exciting update along with a…
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7 January
First look of India’s first sea horror-adventure ‘Kingston’ released
The film, which has triggered huge interest in film circles as it is being made on a lavish scale and is also believed to be the country’s first sea horror adventure, not only has G V Prakash producing it along with Zee Studios but also playing the lead in it. Chennai: Actor Sivakarthikeyan has released the first look of ‘Kingston’, which marks the debut of actor and National award-winning music director G V Prakash as a producer. The film, which has triggered huge interest in film circles as it is being made on a lavish scale and is also believed to be the country’s first sea horror adventure, not only has G V Prakash producing it along with Zee Studios but also playing the…
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7 January
16th Bengaluru International Film Festival to be held from March 1-8-Telangana Today
He was addressing a press conference at Krishna, the Chief Minister’s official residence, after a meeting of the organising committee for the international film festival. Bengaluru: The 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival will be organised from March 1-8 with the theme ‘Garden of Peace for All’, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Monday. He was addressing a press conference at Krishna, the Chief Minister’s official residence, after a meeting of the organising committee for the international film festival. Last year, the film festival was based on the theme of ‘Social Justice’. This year, more than 60 countries will participate, with 200 films to be screened across 13 screens. The screening will take place on 11 screens at Orion Mall, one…
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