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Superstar Ram Charan Talks About His Hollywood Plans

Hyderabad, March 8 - Telugu superstar Ram Charan's Hollywood desire may soon come to an end as the actor confirms being in talks with studios to set up his maiden project there. ## Ram Charan is currently in the US to attend the Oscars 2023 ceremony which is scheduled to be held on March 12 at Dolby Theatre Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S. RRR's dance number, "Naatu Naatu" has been nominated in the Best Original Song category and is the front-runner to win the Oscar.## During his conversation with Easy Podcast, Ram talked about his plans to pursue his career in Hollywood. The actor revealed that he is already in talks with major Hollywood studios and the news regarding his Hollywood debut will be coming out in a couple of months. ## Speaking further, Ram said that actress Julia Roberts is at the top of his list to work with. He said that he is even ready to play a guest appearance in her movie as he is a big fan of hers. ## Ram Charan, meanwhile, is currently shooting for director Shankar's political action thriller film, tentatively titled "RC 15". He also has director Buchi Babu Sana's untitled movie in the pipeline which will go on floors next year. ## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Allu Arjun's Pan India Movie With Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga To Be Titled 'Bhadrakali'?

Hyderabad, March 5 - Telugu superstar Allu Arjun surprised one and all by announcing his maiden collaboration with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and producer Bhushan Kumar. The movie will start production after Vanga completes his "Spirit" with Prabhas which itself starts later this year. ## The announcement of AA's movie Vanga and Bhushan Kumar made a lot of buzz on social media, however, the makers didn't reveal much about the movie. While there is enough time for details about the movie to come out, according to the latest reports, the makers have already locked the title of this much-awaited Pan India biggie. ## According to Bollywood Hungama, the film, which is touted to be a mass entertainer, is tentatively titled "Bhadrakali". Interestingly, the film is co-produced by Sandeep Reddy Vanga's production house Bhadrakali Pictures, which is also owned by his brother Pranay Reddy Vanga. ## Allu Arjun is currently shooting for one of the most-anticipated Pan India films, "Pushpa - The Rule", which is the second part of the blockbuster "Pushpa - The Rise". It is most likely to release in 2024 in multiple languages. ## Apart from Vanga's film, Allu Arjun also has Trivikram Srinivas's next, however, it is not yet clear which film the actor will take first after "Pushpa 2". Vanga, on the other hand, is currently directing Ranbir Kapoor-fronted "Animal", which is slated to hit screens on August 11 in multiple languages. He will then start Prabhas-starrer "Spirit" later this year.## Stay tuned...

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VT13: Manushi Chhillar Joins Varun Tej In Hindi-Telugu Bilingual Movie

Mumbai, March 3 - Former Miss World and actress Manushi Chhillar has joined the cast of Telugu actor Varun Tej-fronted aerial action drama film, tentatively titled "VT 13" based on the Indian Air Force.## "VT 13" is a Telugu-Hindi bilingual movie, which marks Tej's debut in Hindi while Manushi's Telugu debut. Both actors play the roles of Indian Air Force officers in the movie that marks the directorial debut with ad filmmaker Shakti Pratap Singh. ## Produced by Sony Pictures International Productions and Sandeep Mudda [Renaissance Pictures] and co-produced by Nandakumar Abbineni and God Bless Entertainment, the shoot of "VT 13" has commenced and will release in theaters later this year. ## Manushi took to Twitter and announce his Telugu debut, saying, "Ready for take-off! Here's to those who touch the sky with glory. Excited to be teaming up with @IAmVarunTej in #VT13". ## Ready for take off!Here’s to those who touch the sky with glory 🇮🇳 Excited to be teaming up with @IAmVarunTej in #VT13 🤗@ShaktipsHada89 @dophari @sidhu_mudda @nandu_abbineni @RenaissancePicz @khanwacky @sonypicsfilmsin @SonyPicsIndia pic.twitter.com/gFPrn4TJLD— Manushi Chhillar (@ManushiChhillar) March 3, 2023 ## Manushi made her acting debut with "Samrat Prithviraj" fronted by Akshay Kumar. She will next be seen in "The Great Indian Family" and John Abraham-led "Tehran". Varun Tej, on the other hand, has "Gandeevadhari Arjuna" with director Praveen Sattaru. ## Stay tuned...

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Oscar-Nominated Song 'Naatu Naatu' From 'RRR' To Be Performed Live at Academy Awards 2023

Hyderabad, March 1 - The energetic dance song 'Naatu Naatu' from global blockbuster "RRR" has been confirmed to be performed live on the biggest awards stage, the 2023 Oscars. ## Sung by Rahul Sipligunj & Kaala Bhairava, Naatu Naatu has been nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars 2023. Rahul and Bhairava will be performing the song live at the 95th Oscars on Sunday, March 12th at 8e/5p. ## Composed by M.M. Keeravaani, while its lyrics are written by Chandrabose, Naatu Naatu has been ruling over audiences globally. Earlier, it won the best original song at the 2023 Golden Globes, beating out tunes by Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga. ## Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava. “Naatu Naatu." LIVE at the 95th Oscars.Tune into ABC to watch the Oscars LIVE on Sunday, March 12th at 8e/5p! #Oscars95 pic.twitter.com/8FC7gJQbJs— The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 28, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Allu Arjun's Much-Awaited 'Pushpa - The Rule' Glimpse To Be Unveiled On His Birthday

Hyderabad, February 28 - Telugu superstar Allu Arjun will be returning as Pushpa Raj in Pushpa - The Rule, the sequel to the super hit Pan India movie "Pushpa - The Rise". Directed by Sukumar, "Pushpa 2" is currently in production as the shoot is happening at a rapid pace. ## After the massive success of the first part, the makers are putting in extra effort for "Pushpa 2" to meet high expectations. The team has already completed 2 important schedules in Hyderabad and Vizag, and currently shooting another important schedule. ## Now, according to the latest reports, the makers are gearing up to unveil the first look glimpse of "Pushpa - The Rule" on Allu Arjun's 41st birthday, on April 8. The Icon Star wants to make his birthday special for his fans and so he has reportedly decided to release a 3-minute long action-packed teaser glimpse Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, "Pushpa - The Rise" left a lasting impact on the audiences, especially the Hindi audience. The dialogues and songs of the movie kept on trending for months which has created an all-time high buzz for the sequel which will be hitting theaters late this year or in the first half of 2024. ## The second part of the movie will showcase the rivalry between Pushpa Raj and Bhanwar Singh (Fahadh Faasil). Rashmika Mandanna is the female lead, reprising her role as Srivalli.## Stay tuned...

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Directed Shankar's 'RC15' With Ram Charan and 'Indian 2' With Kamal Haasan Eye Sankranthi 2024 Release

Hyderabad, February 27 - Blockbuster director Shankar is muddling between the shoots of RC 15 and Indian 2. Telugu superstar Ram Charan's political action thriller and Kamal Haasan-fronted vigilante actioner "Indian 2" are two of the most-awaited films and director Shankar has a task in hand to deliver on both fronts.## The makers haven't locked any release date yet for both films, however, if reports are to be believed, both movies eyeing Sankranthi 2024 release in multiple languages. It is said that Ram Charan and producer Dil Raju are looking to release "RC 15" on Sankranthi at any cost as they have already faced multiple delays. ## On the other hand, "Indian 2" is produced by Lyca Productions and Red Giant Movies, and they are also aiming to release the movie during the same period to cash in on the opportunity. Since both films are being directed by Shankar, it is highly likely that the makers postponed at least one film, and it could most likely be "RC 15". ## The chances of "RC 15" not releasing on Sankranthi 2024 are high because Prabhas-fronted ambitious sci-fi actioner "Project K" with director Nag Ashwin is already placed for January 12, 2024, release. It is easily the biggest Telugu movie at the moment. It is likely that "RC 15" might get preponed or postponed, depending on the shoot progress.## "RC 15" has been in development since 2022, but the shoot getting delayed due to Shankar's "Indian 2" which returned to production last year after getting paused for a long time. ## Stay tuned...

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Nani's Action Drama 'Dasara' Attracts Record Pre-Release Theatrical Business

Hyderabad, February 25 - Telugu star Nani gearing up for the release of his most-awaited film Dasara which is slated to hit screens on March 30 worldwide. Directed by debutante Srikanth Odela, Dasara is the most expensive film of Nani's career. ## Produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the banner of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas, Dasara is getting hyped with its aggressive promotional strategies and it is easily the most-anticipated film of Nani. It is also getting hot in trade and the makers have closed the theatrical business at a record price. ## Previously, it was reported that the makers are asking for high prices in all territories along with overseas markets. Now, the latest Telugu trade reports suggest the makers have locked theatrical business at more or less the price they have been demanding.## It is revealed that the Telugu states rights have been sold at approx. 34 crores. The Andhra Pradesh theatrical rights are valued at 20 Crores while Telangana's rights are sold approx. 14 crores. It will be released by Dil Rajun in Telangana. ## The worldwide theatrical rights have been valued at approx. 43 crores and the movie will need to score over 43 crores share to break even. Looking at the tremendous hype for the film, it should easily reach the break-even target. ## Stay tuned...

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RRR' Bags Top Honours At The Hollywood Critics Association Awards

Los Angeles, February 25 - The international accolades continue to pour in for SS Rajamouli's global sensatation RRR. After winning multiple awards around the globe, RRR has now bagged top honors at the 6th annual edition of the Hollywood Critics Association Film Awards. ## The period action drama film was nominated in multiple categories, and it went on to win in 4 of them. It won the Best International Feature Film as well as the Best Action Film at the HCA. It also won the Best Stunts award and the Best Original Song to Naatu Naatu. It also won the newly included Spotlight Award at the HCA.## The win at HCA is a major push for RRR ahead of the all-important Oscars which are scheduled to take place on March 12. Naatu Naatu has been nominated in the Best Original Song category and it is the front-runner to win the Oscars. ## Stay tuned...

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SS Rajamouli's Two All-Time Blockbusters Set To Re-Release In Theaters

Hyderabad, February 23 - Blockbuster Filmmaker SS Rajamouli's two all-time blockbuster films are getting ready for re-release in theaters. The maverick filmmaker has directed 12 films so far with a 100% success ratio. ## The period action drama film, "RRR" has been one of the trending topics over the last year. Starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan, the movie was a massive hit across the globe as it got immense respect from some of the all-time great filmmakers. In the West, "RRR" has been the most talked about Indian film and it continues to remain in the news. ## "RRR" was originally released in March 2022 and had a long run at the box office. In North America, it grossed close to $15 million, and now, it is set to re-release there. Distributor Variance Films has confirmed that the action epic would be re-released in over 200 theaters in the USA, starting March 3. ## The Oscars 2023 buzz is increasing for "RRR" and distributors are trying to cash in on the opportunity by re-releasing it in theaters. Variance Films films also announced that they would be organizing the world's largest screening of RRR in Los Angeles on March 1st at the Theatre at Ace Hotel. ## But wait, there’s more!We’re kicking off the celebRRRation with the world’s largest screening of RRR in Los Angeles on 3/1 at the Theatre at Ace Hotel!With @ssrajamouli, @mmkeeravaani, @AlwaysRamCharan , and special guests LIVETickets on sale noon PT tomorrow. https://t.co/NnnczxlYe9— Variance Films (@VarianceFilms) February 22, 2023 ## While "RRR" is getting re-released in the USA, Rajamouli's one more blockbuster, fantasy action film "Magadheera" will also be released in theaters worldwide. The Ram Charan-fronted epic was originally released in 2009 and was the highest-grossing Telugu movie of the year. ## "Magadheera" will be re-released worldwide on the occasion of Ram Charan's birthday. It will either be re-released on March 25 or 26. Some of the biggest Telugu hits have been re-released over the last few months, and "Magadheera" is another film in that list. ## Stay tuned...

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SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' Hits 1 Billion Yen At The Japan Box Office

Tokyo, February 19 - SS Rajamouli's epic blockbuster RRR has crossed the historic box office milestone of 1 billion Yen at the Japan box office, becoming the first-ever Indian film to achieve the feat. ## Starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan, RRR has crossed the ¥‎1 billion mark on its 122nd day. The movie was released in October of last year and since then, it has continued its steady run at the box office. The movie had a big boost in collection over the last few weeks which helped it go past the box office milestone. ## Rajinikanth's Muthu is the second highest-grossing Indian film in Japan with 400 million Yen. RRR crossed Muthu's record a long time back and hasn't looked back since then. So far, the period action drama has grossed approx. 62 crores in Japan with approx. 633K admits. ## The total worldwide gross collection of RRR has now reached approx. 1170 crores. It is currently the 4th highest-grossing Indian movie ever and is likely to remain 4th unless the movie gets released in other countries.## Stay tuned...

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Prabhas' 'Project K' Officially Sets Release Date

Hyderabad, February 18 - The highest-awaited sci-fi actioner Project K starring superstar Prabhas has confirmed the official release date. The ambitious movie, directed by Nag Ashwin, has been the talk of the town ever since it was announced and it is finally hitting theaters next year. ## Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, "Project K", which was originally announced for a 2022 release, will be hitting worldwide theaters on January 12, 2024, in multiple languages as a Sankranthi special. There have been rumors that the movie would be released in two parts but the makers haven't confirmed the same with the release date announcement. ## Sankranthi has always been a lucrative time for Telugu movies at the box office, and "Project K" being the most-anticipated not just Telugu but Indian films, it will fancy its chances to really strike gold.## Vyjayanthi Movies took to Twitter and announced the date with an excellent poster. The poster shows a huge hand on the ground and people taking aim at it with snipper gubs. In the backdrop, we can see some interesting structures resembling war scenes. ## 𝟏𝟐-𝟏-𝟐𝟒 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬! #𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐊Happy Mahashivratri.#Prabhas @SrBachchan @deepikapadukone @nagashwin7 @VyjayanthiFilms pic.twitter.com/MtPIjW2cbw— Vyjayanthi Movies (@VyjayanthiFilms) February 18, 2023 ## "Project K" is touted to be the biggest Indian action spectacle which is set in the future and revolves around the timeline of World War 3. The movie also features Deepika Padukone as the female lead along with Amitabh Bachchan. While Deepika's role has been kept under wraps, Big B's role is said to be inspired by Mahabharata's Ashwathama. ## Stay tuned...

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Saif Ali Khan To Play Antagonist Against Jr. NTR In NTR 30?

Hyderabad, February 16 - Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has reportedly been cast to play the lead antagonist in Jr. NTR-fronted "NTR 30". ## Directed by Koratala Siva, "NTR 30" has been planned as a big-scale Pan India movie, and the makers are locking actors across different industries to shape the movie in that way. Janhvi Kapoor has already been locked to play the female lead opposite Jr. NTR.## According to the latest reports, Koratala Siva and NTR have roped Saif Ali Khan in a negative role. The actor impressed one and all with his villainous side in Ajay Devgn-fronted "Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior". He is also playing a negative role in magnum opus "Adipurush" which is slated for June 16, 2023, releases. ## The official confirmation regarding the cast is yet to be made. It was recently reported that the makers are also in talks with other actors to play the main villain but Saif is said to be the front-runner. The official announcement is expected to be made on February 24 when the movie will be launched. ## The shoot of "NTR 30" will kickstart in the 3rd week of March. It will apparently be shot in Hyderabad, Vizag, and Goa, and there's plenty of VFX involved as well. There is also a port and fictional island set-up to portray a somewhat semi-period backdrop. ## Produced by Hari Krishna K under the banner of Yuvasudha Arts, "NTR 30" is scheduled to release on April 5, 2024, in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Jr. NTR and Director Trivikram's Next Together To Be A Big-Budget Mythology Film

Hyderabad, February 15 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR is gearing up to kickstart the filming of his much-awaited Pan Indian biggie, tentatively titled "NTR30". It will be directed by Koratala Siva who previously directed NTR in "Janatha Garage" which was a massive hit. ## After "NTR30", the "RRR" star will start director Prashanth Neel's action thriller. It will again be made in multiple languages. Meanwhile, in 2021, the actor announced his collaboration with director Trivikram Srinivas after a successful stint with "Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava". However, due to some reasons, the movie couldn't go on floors and was seemingly canceled by the makers. ## Now, it has been revealed that the movie wasn't canceled and was only postponed due to some reasons. It is also revealed that the next film of NTR and Trivikram together will be a mythology film that will be made on a huge budget. ## Producer Naga Vamsi confirmed the same during a recent interview and made things clear that the official announcement will be made after both NTR and Trivikram are free from the current commitments. Trivikram is currently directing superstar Mahesh Babu in "SSMB28" and as per producers, it will set new records in Tollywood. ## Stay tuned...

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Makers Re-Confirm Release Date of SSMB28; Lead Antagonist Also Finalized

Hyderabad, February 13 - Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu is busy with the shooting of director Trivikram Srinivas' action entertainer, tentatively titled "SSMB 28". The shoot commenced last month after some delay but now going at a brisk pace. ## "SSMB28" marks the third collaboration between Mahesh Babu and Trivikram after "Athadu" and "Khaleja", and it features Pooja Hegde as the female lead opposite Babu. The movie was originally announced for April 2023 release, but makers recently confirmed that it would be postponed to August 11 this year. ## There were rumors that the release of "SSMB28" will be pushed further, however, producer Naga Vamsi has re-confirmed that there won't be a further delay and it will indeed be released as scheduled. Meanwhile, the makers have also locked the lead antagonist to lock horns with Mahesh Babu in the film. ## According to the latest reports in Telugu media, Jagapathi Babu will play the main villain. Jagapathi Babu has been playing portray villainous roles in Telugu films of late, and "SSMB28" is going to be another biggie on the list. ## Jagapathi Babu and Mahesh Babu have previously worked together in director Koratala Siva's "Srimanthudu", in which they played the roles of father and son, respectively. The upcoming movie also reportedly stars Sreeleela as the second female lead. ## Stay tuned...

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Ram Charan Opens Up On 'RRR' Not Getting Picked For Oscars 2023 By Indian Jury

Hyderabad, February 11 - The Film Federation of India (FFI) left everyone stunned when it picked the Gujarati movie "The Chhello Show" (Last Film Show) as India's official entry for Oscars 2023, over SS Rajamouli's "RRR" which has been winning accolades internationally and getting wide recognition. ## "Last Film Show" though did receive critical acclaim but failed to score nominations in the Best International Feature Film category which further widened the criticism for FFI for not picking "RRR". Meanwhile, Ram Charan, who plays the role of Ramaraju in the film, finally reacts to the decision. ## During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ram Charan said that he was not entirely surprised by the decision but was a little disappointed that the movie was not picked.## "I really don't understand the process of selection. Prior to this, I had no knowledge of how it's done, so I don't know if I can really comment on it. Whoever did the selection, I'm sure they (FFI) have been in the process for many years, and I'm sure [Last Film Show] is a great film. I haven't gotten the chance to see it yet, but nevertheless, I hope this is a great beginning for us", the actor said. ## "We are so happy with the reception from the West, the East, and India, and all these nominations and awards are definitely great. They're feathers in our cap, and I hope we have even better things to look forward to in the future", Charan added.## "RRR", meanwhile, scored a nomination in the Best Original Song category for "Naatu Naatu" which became India's first-ever Oscars nod in the category. "Naatu Naatu" is the front-runner to win Oscars 2023. It also won a Golden Globe award, making it the first-ever win for India. ## Stay tuned...

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu's 'Shaakuntalam' Gets A New Release Date

Hyderabad, February 10 - Lady superstar Samantha Ruth Prabhu's long-awaited historical romantic drama film "Shaakuntalam" has been dealing with multiple delays as far as the release date is concerned. The movie being VFX heavy is taking longer than expected time in the post-production. ## Directed by Gunasekhar, "Shaakuntalam" is now confirmed to hit big screens worldwide on April 14, 2023, in multiple languages. It was previously supposed to release on February 17 but was postponed as it was revealed that the makers were having difficulties in getting a wide release in other languages than the original Telugu. ## Based on a popular play Abhigyanam Shakuntalam by Kalidasa, the film features Samantha in the titular role of Shakuntala and Dev Mohan as Dushyanta, the king of the Puru dynasty along with Mohan Babu, Jisshu Sengupta, Madhoo, Gautami, Aditi Balan and Ananya Nagalla in supporting roles. Allu Arjun's daughter Allu Arha marks her debut and plays Prince Bharata. ## "Shaakuntalam" is produced by Neelima Guna under the banner of Gunaa Teamworks. The movie will clash with Chiranjeevi's "Bholaa Shankar" which is also slated for an April 14 release as of now. ## The Love that was forgotten... An unforgettable tale of Love that remains🦢#Shaakuntalam in theatres worldwide on April 14🤍@Gunasekhar1 @Samanthaprabhu2 @ActorDevMohan #ManiSharma @neelima_guna @GunaaTeamworks @SVC_official @tipsofficial @tipsmusicsouth #ShaakuntalamOnApril14 pic.twitter.com/X1mDuLIKGz— Gunaa Teamworks (@GunaaTeamworks) February 10, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Megastar Chiranjeevi To Join Hands With Director Puri Jagannadh?

Hyderabad, February 9 - Director Puri Jagannadh got a major shock with the disastrous result of his last directorial film "Liger" starring Vijay Deverakonda. The failure of the sports action drama also led to the cancellation of the duo's "Jana Gana Mana" which was supposed to be Puri and VD's immediate next film. ## Puri Jagannadh since then been looking to bounce back strongly and he got excited when megastar Chiranjeevi showed interest to work with him. During a live video chat recently, Chiranjeevi asked the director to come to him with a script in hand so that they could begin working together. ## Despite the interest, Chiranjeevi wanted to be fully satisfied with the script before committing to the movie. Now, as per the latest buzz in Telugu media, Chiranjeevi has liked the idea of Puri's version and the duo might announce their collaboration soon for real. ## Chiranjeevi, meanwhile, has just delivered one of the biggest hits of his career in the form of "Waltair Veerayya". The movie has grossed over 210 crores worldwide and brings the megastar to its best again after a streak of failures. ## Stay tuned...

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Buzz: Jr. NTR And Dhanush To Headline A Two Part Film With Director Vetrimaaran

Hyderabad, February 6 - The Tollywood film industry is buzzing with the latest blockbuster rumor regarding superstar Jr. NTR's next film. While the actor is taking enough time to start his film with director Koratala Siva, he is keeping everyone interested about the out of the box choices for his upcoming movies. ## According to the latest reports, Tamil director Vetrimaaran has narrated a script to Jr. NTR which he loved it. Though there are not much details available yet, the project in question is said to be a two-part film with the first part will be led by Jr. NTR while Dhanush is believed to be the front-runner for the second part. ## Mythri Movie Makers, the most happening Tollywood production house currently, will reportedly be bankrolling Jr. NTR - Vetrimaaran's film. The buzz is that Vetrimaaran will start pre-production work after completing the shoot for Suriya's highly-anticipated "Vaadivaasal". However, the official confirmation regarding the project is not made yet. ## The "RRR" star, meanwhile, will start shooting for Koratal Siva's action drama film by the 3rd week of March. Tentatively titled "NTR 30", the movie will mark the Tollywood debut with actress Janhvi Kapoor. It is slated for April 5, 2024, release in multiple languages. ## After completing "NTR 30", Jr. NTR will start "NTR 31" with director Prashanth Neel who is currently busy with Prabhas-fronted "Salaar". ## Stay tuned...

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Vijay Deverakonda Teams Up With Geetha Govindam Director Parasuram

Hyderabad, February 5 - The blockbuster combo of actor Vijay Deverakonda and director Parasuram is reuniting for a new film. ## Producer Dil Raju will be bankrolling a new film featuring Vijay Deverakonda in lead under the direction of Parasuram. The combo of VD and Parasuram created magic with the romantic comedy "Geetha Govindam" (2018) which also featured Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead. ## The yet-untitled upcoming movie marks the actor and director's second collaboration. The details about the rest of the cast and others will be revealed soon. ## Very happy to announce that we are collaborating with blockbuster combination of The #VijayDeverakonda @TheDeverakonda & @ParasuramPetla for our upcoming film. 💥💥💥Stay tuned for more updates... pic.twitter.com/WQfyhPFXS5— Sri Venkateswara Creations (@SVC_official) February 5, 2023 ## Vijay Deverakonda currently has "Kushi" in production. He recently announced a film with "Jersey" fame Gowtham Tinnanuri which will start filming soon. ## Stay tuned...

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Pawan Kalyan Reveals He Did Not Get Full Remuneration For Blockbuster 'Gabar Singh'

Hyderabad, February 5 - Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan has revealed that he did not get his full remuneration for "Gabbar Singh" which is one of his biggest-ever blockbusters. ## Directed by Harish Shankar, "Gabbar Singh" was the highest-grossing Telugu movie of 2022. The movie is a remake of the 2010 Bollywood film "Dabangg" which was itself a huge hit. "Gabbar Singh" set new benchmarks for commercial cinema. ## Despite turning out to be a hugely profitable venture for the makers, the superstar wasn't paid fully and not what he actually asked for. Speaking about the movie on Balakrishna's Unstoppable (via Track Tollywood), Pawan Kalyan revealed that he received only part of his remuneration. ## Bandla Ganesh produced "Gabbar Singh" under Parameswara Cine Creations. It grossed over 140 crores at the worldwide box office and is the 3rd highest-grossing film of PSPK's career. The movie also starred Shruti Haasan as the female lead along with Abhimanyu Singh, Ajay, Rao Ramesh, Brahmanandam, and many others in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

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SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' On Course For ¥1 Billion At The Japan Box Office

Tocky, February 4 - SS Rajamouli's "RRR" has turned beast at the Japan box office over the last few weeks. The movie is showing no sign of fatigue at all and is breaking records with each passing day and week. ## Starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan, "RRR" has completed 15 weeks at the Japan box office, grossing ¥825 million or approx. 51.70 crores. Interestingly, the 15th week was the biggest so far for "RRR" with a massive approx. ¥121 million. ## The makers have officially announced that a total of 514K people have already watched the movie until 2nd February, which is already the highest number of admissions for an Indian movie there. The 105th day of "RRR" was bigger than the opening day in the country, as per the makers. ## The last weeks have contributed approx. 303 million yen, and considering this unreal jump in the collection, "RRR" is now certain to breach ¥1 billion mark in Japan, setting a very rare record for an Indian title. ## Produced by DVV Entertainment, "RRR" is the longest-running Indian film in Japan and the awards buzz is keeping it afloat which is ultimately helping it to reach new box office milestones. The worldwide collection of the movie is now reached 1165 crores. ## Stay tuned...

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Prabhas's 'Project K' With Nag Ashwin To Be Released In Two Parts

Hyderabad, February 1 - Superstar Prabhas's sci-fi film, tentatively titled "Project K" with director Nag Ashwin is going the "Baahubali" way.## The highest-anticipated film has been in production for a long time now. Also starring Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani, the movie was supposed to release in 2022 but due to the delay in production, the maker postponed the release until officially announced. ## "Project K" is set in a futuristic world with never before seen visuals around the possibility of a 3rd World War. It is kind of the film that hasn't been touched before in Indian cinema and thus, makers are taking extra care in the making and coming up with the rock-solid output. ## According to Pinkvilla, it has now been revealed that "Project K" will be released in two parts, just like "Baahubali" which is one of the most loved Indian films of all time. The shoot for the first part of "Project K" is said to be wrapped up and filming for the second part is currently going on at a brisk pace. ## "The vision and plot point of Project K is so big that the makers have decided to make it a 2-part film. While the first part will establish the world and conflict of this magnum opus, the entire drama will unfold in the second half, much like what happened in the Bahubali Franchise. Project K is envisioned as the biggest film of Indian Cinema with a conflict like never before", Pinkvilla reports quoting a source close to the development. ## The first part of the film is expected to release in April 2024. It is already in the post-production stage with VFX artists working on the footage. The second part will also be completed before the release of the first part as makers are eyeing to release both parts in a short interval of less than a year.## The movie is produced by Vyjayanthi Movies and it is the biggest movie ever for the studio. ## Stay tuned...

1222 days ago

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Actor Nani's Big Bet On Ambitious Pan India Action Drama 'Dasara'

Hyderabad, January 31 - The South Indian film industry has been continuing to amaze audiences with some path-breaking entertainers which have been able to make an impact across languages. Last year, there were films like "RRR", "KGF 2", "Kantara", "Sita Ramam", and "PS-1", among others in 2021, it was "Pushpa" which enjoyed the phenomena of the Pan India term. ## It might be tough for South Indian films to beat the craziness of the last year, but there are a handful of films this year that have the potential to match the magic created by the aforementioned films across languages, especially in Hindi. Among the upcoming prominent non-Bollywood films, Nani's "Dasara" is already making the right noise among moviegoers. ## The period action drama film, "Dasara" can be termed the biggest film in Nani's career, and the actor knows that thus leaving no stone unturned to make it even bigger. Directed by Srikanth Odela in his debut, the "Dasara" teaser was launched on Monday and got a phenomenal response from audiences. ## Nani, who had mixed success last year, is hyping "Dasara" as the next big thing in Indian cinema. During the teaser launch event yesterday, Nani said and betting big that his upcoming movie will be the talk of the town when it releases in cinemas across the country on March 30 this year. ## "It was RRR from the Telugu industry and KGF 2 & Kantara from the Kannada industry last year which created a sensation all over the country. And now, proudly and very confidently, I'm saying Dasara is going to create sensation this year just like those three films", Nani said at the event. ## The teaser showcased the raw and rustic avatar of Nani which is like Allu Arjun's "Pushpa" on steroids. The teaser is definitely a promising one with Nani's unrecognizable with his makeover, however, it will be interesting to see if the movie can match the magic created by "Pushpa" all over the country.## Produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri, "Dasara" also stars Keerthy Suresh as the female lead along with Samuthirakani, Dheekshith Shetty, Shine Tom Chacko, and Sai Kumar in key roles. It is scheduled to release on March 30 in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Sensational 'RRR' Completes 100 Days In Japan With Blockbuster Box Office Collection

Tokyo, January 28 - SS Rajamouli's period action drama film "RRR", which is flying high in the international awards, has completed 100 days at the Japan box office on a sensational note. ## Starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan, "RRR" was released in Japan on October 21, 2023, and has been going strong there week after week. It has already become the biggest Indian grosser a long time ago in Japan by crossing Rajinikanth's "Muthu" (¥400 million) and it continues to pile on the momentum. ## The blockbuster movie is now in its 15th weekend with a gross collection of approx. ¥725 million (approx. 45.50 crores) in 100 days. The last couple of weeks has been extraordinary for "RRR" in the anime country with the 14th week emerging as the biggest so far in its run over there. ## "RRR" grossed ¥120 million in its 14th week, which is ¥39 million more than the first-week collection in the country. The awards buzz and Dolby cinema release have provided a major push to the "RRR" collection. The movie is already performing better than the projection and is not looking to stop anytime soon. ## Produced by DVV Entertainment, "RRR's" worldwide gross collection is now approx. 1155 crores and it could collect another 10-12 crores from Japan to around 1170 crores. The makers are eyeing to release the movie in other markets and the Oscars win could give that a big push. ## Stay tuned...

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