Dhootha Web Series Review: Naga Chaitanya Akkineni’s Ott Debut Is A Winner (Picture Credit: IMDb)
Dhootha Review: Star Rating:
Cast: Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Prachi Desai, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Anish Kuruvilla, Tharun Bhascker, and others
Director: Vikram K Kumar
Writers: Poorna Prajna, K S Sripal Reddy, Naveen George Thomas
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Language: Telugu with English Subtitles
Runtime: 8 episodes of 40 – 45 minutes each
Dhootha Web Series Review Out: Naga Chaitanya Akkineni’s Suspense Thriller Is A Winner! (Picture Credit: Youtube) Dhootha Review: What’s It About:
The word Dhootha, coming from Sanskrit roots and also called ‘Doot’ in Hindi, means ‘a messenger’ when translated into English. So what is the message, and who is the messenger in this Naga Chaitanya-led series? The messenger is a newspaper cutting, which appears every now and then in this neo-noir supernatural suspense thriller with a sharp theme in a criminal setup.
Dhootha Review: Star Rating:
Cast: Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Prachi Desai, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Anish Kuruvilla, Tharun Bhascker, and others
Director: Vikram K Kumar
Writers: Poorna Prajna, K S Sripal Reddy, Naveen George Thomas
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Language: Telugu with English Subtitles
Runtime: 8 episodes of 40 – 45 minutes each
Dhootha Web Series Review Out: Naga Chaitanya Akkineni’s Suspense Thriller Is A Winner! (Picture Credit: Youtube) Dhootha Review: What’s It About:
The word Dhootha, coming from Sanskrit roots and also called ‘Doot’ in Hindi, means ‘a messenger’ when translated into English. So what is the message, and who is the messenger in this Naga Chaitanya-led series? The messenger is a newspaper cutting, which appears every now and then in this neo-noir supernatural suspense thriller with a sharp theme in a criminal setup.
- 11/30/2023
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Telugu cinema director and writer Tharun Bhascker has detailed his role in the upcoming film ‘Mangalavaram’. Revealed to be a cameo, Tharun has said that his role is merely relegated to a dance track in the film’s end credits called ‘Appadappada Tandra’.
After the success of his film ‘Keeda Cola’, the director suddenly caught the masses by surprise when he announced that he is set to make a special appearance in Ajay Bhupathi’s psychological-supernatural horror-thriller film.
Initially, there were some plans for the ‘Meeku Maathrame Cheptha’ director to be a character in the film though since then, that idea has been dropped.
Talking to some kids, he revealed that he will only be doing a cameo in the track’s dance sequence as he was headed off to Hyderabad which was at a 30-minutes’ distance.
The trailer for the film dropped on October 21, where it featured a dark...
After the success of his film ‘Keeda Cola’, the director suddenly caught the masses by surprise when he announced that he is set to make a special appearance in Ajay Bhupathi’s psychological-supernatural horror-thriller film.
Initially, there were some plans for the ‘Meeku Maathrame Cheptha’ director to be a character in the film though since then, that idea has been dropped.
Talking to some kids, he revealed that he will only be doing a cameo in the track’s dance sequence as he was headed off to Hyderabad which was at a 30-minutes’ distance.
The trailer for the film dropped on October 21, where it featured a dark...
- 11/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Telugu cinema director and writer Tharun Bhascker has detailed his role in the upcoming film ‘Mangalavaram’. Revealed to be a cameo, Tharun has said that his role is merely relegated to a dance track in the film’s end credits called ‘Appadappada Tandra’.
After the success of his film ‘Keeda Cola’, the director suddenly caught the masses by surprise when he announced that he is set to make a special appearance in Ajay Bhupathi’s psychological-supernatural horror-thriller film.
Initially, there were some plans for the ‘Meeku Maathrame Cheptha’ director to be a character in the film though since then, that idea has been dropped.
Talking to some kids, he revealed that he will only be doing a cameo in the track’s dance sequence as he was headed off to Hyderabad which was at a 30-minutes’ distance.
The trailer for the film dropped on October 21, where it featured a dark...
After the success of his film ‘Keeda Cola’, the director suddenly caught the masses by surprise when he announced that he is set to make a special appearance in Ajay Bhupathi’s psychological-supernatural horror-thriller film.
Initially, there were some plans for the ‘Meeku Maathrame Cheptha’ director to be a character in the film though since then, that idea has been dropped.
Talking to some kids, he revealed that he will only be doing a cameo in the track’s dance sequence as he was headed off to Hyderabad which was at a 30-minutes’ distance.
The trailer for the film dropped on October 21, where it featured a dark...
- 11/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Telugu actor Rana Daggubati latest production ‘Keedaa Cola’ has released its trailer, and it is a fun packed-chaotic-rollercoaster ride. Written and directed by Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam, the trailer mixes insome very tongue-in-cheek-black comedy with gore, crime-thriller, and drama elements, giving massive Quentin Tarantino vibes.
Rana Daggubati is who is the producer of the film had unveiled the trailer on his Instagram Stories followed by which, the movie’s trailer also was released on YouTube.
The story revolves around several different characters who, despite their extreme differences, are somehow bound together in a journey which partly joins them in a weirdly dark but hilarious cycle of drama.
This unexpected development leads to something that nobody was really ready for. The trailer sees the character of Jeevan, a corporator thug who is humiliated by another corporator thug. Fuming with rage, Jeevan decides to exact bloody vengeance after he is released from jail.
Rana Daggubati is who is the producer of the film had unveiled the trailer on his Instagram Stories followed by which, the movie’s trailer also was released on YouTube.
The story revolves around several different characters who, despite their extreme differences, are somehow bound together in a journey which partly joins them in a weirdly dark but hilarious cycle of drama.
This unexpected development leads to something that nobody was really ready for. The trailer sees the character of Jeevan, a corporator thug who is humiliated by another corporator thug. Fuming with rage, Jeevan decides to exact bloody vengeance after he is released from jail.
- 10/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Telugu actor Rana Daggubati latest production ‘Keedaa Cola’ has released its trailer, and it is a fun packed-chaotic-rollercoaster ride. Written and directed by Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam, the trailer mixes insome very tongue-in-cheek-black comedy with gore, crime-thriller, and drama elements, giving massive Quentin Tarantino vibes.
Rana Daggubati is who is the producer of the film had unveiled the trailer on his Instagram Stories followed by which, the movie’s trailer also was released on YouTube.
The story revolves around several different characters who, despite their extreme differences, are somehow bound together in a journey which partly joins them in a weirdly dark but hilarious cycle of drama.
This unexpected development leads to something that nobody was really ready for. The trailer sees the character of Jeevan, a corporator thug who is humiliated by another corporator thug. Fuming with rage, Jeevan decides to exact bloody vengeance after he is released from jail.
Rana Daggubati is who is the producer of the film had unveiled the trailer on his Instagram Stories followed by which, the movie’s trailer also was released on YouTube.
The story revolves around several different characters who, despite their extreme differences, are somehow bound together in a journey which partly joins them in a weirdly dark but hilarious cycle of drama.
This unexpected development leads to something that nobody was really ready for. The trailer sees the character of Jeevan, a corporator thug who is humiliated by another corporator thug. Fuming with rage, Jeevan decides to exact bloody vengeance after he is released from jail.
- 10/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
CinemaHere is a list of some of our favourite coming-of-age films made in Telugu in recent years — not just about children or adolescents, but also lost, aimless and confused adults.Screenshots from C/o Kancharapalem, Brochevarevarura and PareshanTelugu cinema has been in the spotlight lately, even more than before, with SS Rajamouli’s Rrr gaining international recognition. Even before the Baahubali films took the country by storm, Telugu action dramas got a new lease of life through their Hindi-dubbed versions on YouTube and TV channels. While these star vehicles and ‘mass entertainers’ gained more visibility, the Telugu film industry has also been producing many films on a smaller scale — slice-of-life films, crime comedies, comedy thrillers, and rom-coms that tell moving stories of ordinary people. Here is a list of some of our favourite coming-of-age films made in Telugu in recent years — not just about children or adolescents, but also lost,...
- 7/14/2023
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
ReviewVishwaksen, who plays dual roles in Das Ka Dhamki, has also written and directed the film co-starring Nivetha Pethuraj. There is a drug to cure cancer. There is another drug that controls human minds. Obsessed with nameless drugs and their extraordinary capabilities, Das Ka Dhamki is set in a world where peer review of any scientific study or research is unheard of. The film stars Vishwaksen, who has also written the screenplay and handled the direction. The cast also includes Nivetha Pethuraj, Rao Ramesh, Rohini, Tharun Bhascker, Akshara Gowda, Hyper Aadhi, Mahesh, and others. Vishwaksen plays dual roles in the film. He appears as Krishna Das, a waiter, and also as Sanjay Rudra, a pharmaceutical company’s CEO. Nivetha Pethuraj plays the role of Krishna’s girlfriend Keerthy, who hides many mysteries behind her smile. Prasanna Kumar Bezawada has written the film along with Vishwaksen. After watching Prasanna Kumar’s previous film Dhamaka,...
- 3/22/2023
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
TollywoodWith actors like Samantha, Keerthy Suresh, Nani, Naga Chaitanya, Ravi Teja and several others slated to have big releases in the coming months, Tollywood is all set for a star-studded summer.The race to capture audiences in the summer season has already begun in Tollywood. Several films, both big and small in terms of budget, have blocked release dates in the summer months. Like the festive seasons of Sankranthi and Dasara that create a lot of excitement and buzz around new films, the summer season too is witnessing competition in Tollywood. Taking advantage of the summer holidays, filmmakers release their films so that they reach a wider audience. Actors like Nani, Samantha, Naga Chaitanya, and others are ready with their summer releases. Here is a list of films slated for release this summer, in chronological order as per the announced date of the release. Das ki Dhamki: Starring Vishwaksen and Nivetha Pethuraj,...
- 3/21/2023
- by RajeswariP
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe filmmaker-actor made the announcement on the occasion of actor Bharmanandam’s birthday on February 1. Facebook/Tharun Bhascker DhassyamTelugu filmmaker-actor, Tharun Bhascker is back with his next film, which is being touted as a crime comedy. On the occasion of Telugu actor Brahmanadam’s birthday on Wednesday, February 1, Tharun announced that Brahmanadam is one of the main characters in the film. The filmmaker took to social media and wrote a post saying, “There are 8 main characters in this film, no heroes or heroines. When I was supposed to cast I had immense pressure. The pressure of working with a star was becoming a burden & I didn’t want to fall prey to that. This is a crime comedy and say it with me - who’s the star of comedy? The Og meme god? Re-Introducing Mr.Brahmi ! Like never before.” Tharun further added that Brahmi would be seen in a new avatar,...
- 2/2/2023
- by AzeefaF
- The News Minute
Actresses Sai Pallavi, Manju Warrier, Samyuktha Hegde announced the release date of the Telugu Ott movie, ‘Ammu’. The film tells the empowering story of a woman who rises like a phoenix in the face of adversity. The film is set to drop on Ott on October 19.
The first look of the film was revealed by leading directors Karthik Subbaraj, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Kiranraj and Tharun Bhascker.
Kartik Subbaraj, Creative Producer of the film, said: “‘Ammu’, as a film, is more than just a revenge thriller. The movie is rooted in drama, laced with the unpredictability of life that will keep the viewers on the edge of their seats.”
The film traces the thrilling transformation of a woman from being a victim of domestic violence to overcoming her internal conflicts, discovering her strengths and giving the big payback to her abusive husband.
Kartik further mentioned: “It is fantastically performed by some of...
The first look of the film was revealed by leading directors Karthik Subbaraj, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Kiranraj and Tharun Bhascker.
Kartik Subbaraj, Creative Producer of the film, said: “‘Ammu’, as a film, is more than just a revenge thriller. The movie is rooted in drama, laced with the unpredictability of life that will keep the viewers on the edge of their seats.”
The film traces the thrilling transformation of a woman from being a victim of domestic violence to overcoming her internal conflicts, discovering her strengths and giving the big payback to her abusive husband.
Kartik further mentioned: “It is fantastically performed by some of...
- 10/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Young director Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam, best known for his superhits in Telugu, ‘Pelli Choopulu’ and ‘Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi’, has now begun work on his new film, a crime comedy titled ‘Keedaa Cola’.
Produced by Sripad Nandiraj, Saikrishna Gadwal, Upendra Varma, Vivek Sudhanshu and Kaushik Nanduri, the film is slated for a pan-India theatrical release in 2023.
Producer Suresh Babu, heroes Siddharth, Teja Sajja, Nandu and many young directors attended the launch of the film that was held recently and conveyed their best wishes to the film unit.
Shooting for the film, which is going to be released as Production Number 1 under the Vg Sainma banner, is to start soon.
Sources say that the unit will make an official announcement regarding the details of the cast and crew of the film shortly.
Produced by Sripad Nandiraj, Saikrishna Gadwal, Upendra Varma, Vivek Sudhanshu and Kaushik Nanduri, the film is slated for a pan-India theatrical release in 2023.
Producer Suresh Babu, heroes Siddharth, Teja Sajja, Nandu and many young directors attended the launch of the film that was held recently and conveyed their best wishes to the film unit.
Shooting for the film, which is going to be released as Production Number 1 under the Vg Sainma banner, is to start soon.
Sources say that the unit will make an official announcement regarding the details of the cast and crew of the film shortly.
- 8/24/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sita Ramam(Telugu)
Starring Dulquer Salmaan, Mrunal Thakur , Rashmika Mandanna , Sumanth
Directed by Hanu Raghavapudi
Sita Ramam is one of those films from the South which has done well in spite of the pandemic crisis. It started on a subdued note but has since its release outperformed nearly every Hindi film .
After seeing the film I am surprised at how much of the plot is based on the fairytale idealized version of love rather than a more practical offshoot of the emotion that we see in cinema today(and in real life as well).
Ram played by the very genial Dulquer Salmaan is a soldier fighting a war against war-time killings on the border in 1964 , when in a flashback we are told Ram rescued his Sita(Mrunal Thakur) during a sudden breakout of communal riots.
The mob scenes as well as the other battlefield images are smartly shot, though they...
Starring Dulquer Salmaan, Mrunal Thakur , Rashmika Mandanna , Sumanth
Directed by Hanu Raghavapudi
Sita Ramam is one of those films from the South which has done well in spite of the pandemic crisis. It started on a subdued note but has since its release outperformed nearly every Hindi film .
After seeing the film I am surprised at how much of the plot is based on the fairytale idealized version of love rather than a more practical offshoot of the emotion that we see in cinema today(and in real life as well).
Ram played by the very genial Dulquer Salmaan is a soldier fighting a war against war-time killings on the border in 1964 , when in a flashback we are told Ram rescued his Sita(Mrunal Thakur) during a sudden breakout of communal riots.
The mob scenes as well as the other battlefield images are smartly shot, though they...
- 8/18/2022
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
ReviewIn this retelling of Ramayanam, instead of Sita’s purity being tested with a trial by fire, it is Ram who has been put on a trial and Sita who proves his innocence and puts him back on the throne of the national hero.Balakrishna GaneshanWhat if the mythological story of Ramayanam took place when India’s national integration process was going on? Based on this idea that Director Hanu Raghavapudi has written Sita Ramam. The film stars actors Dulquer Salman, Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna, Sumanth and others. As the title suggests, it is a story about Sita and Ram. It is a story of love, an ideal relationship, a story of betrayal and a story of justice, like the epic. Sita Ramam is a period film set in 1964 and 1985. The film keeps cutting back and forth to narrate the story of Sita and Ram. Circumstances force Afreen (Rashmika), a Pakistani citizen,...
- 8/5/2022
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
Telugu director Tharun Bhascker had recently revealed details of his third film project, along with his honest confession, which has earned him the respect of netizens. The ‘Ee Nagaraniki Emayindi’ director was forthright enough to admit that his recent TV appearances have been a complete fiasco while making the announcement of his third directorial. Additionally, […]...
- 6/26/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Tollywood ’Thank You’ is helmed by Vikram K Kumar, and produced by Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe teaser of actors Naga Chaitanya and Raashi Khanna’s upcoming movie Thank You was unveiled on May 25. Billed as a romantic film, Thank You is helmed by Vikram K Kumar, and produced by Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations. The film also stars actors Malavika Nair, and Avika Gor in the lead roles, while actor Sai Sushanth Reddy has also been roped in for a pivotal role in the film. Thank You is slated for release on July 7. The teaser hints that the film tracks the story of Naga Chaitanya’s character, who is a successful businessman, who has had troubles with his relationships in the past. The teaser presents a glimpse of the romantic relationships the hero has had. Sharing the teaser,...
- 5/26/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
OTTBilled as a supernatural thriller, ‘Dhootha’ starring Naga Chaitanya, Parvathy Thiruvothu and others in the lead will release on Amazon Prime Video later this year. IANSAmazon Prime Video Tollywood actor Naga Chaitanya and director Vikram K Kumar are collaborating for what will be the actor’s web series debut, an Amazon Prime Video original. The makers of the series, which has been titled Dhootha, made an official announcement on Thursday, April 28. "Superstar @chay_akkineni like never before #PrimeVideoPresentsIndia #SeeWhereItTakesYou", Amazon Prime Video's official tweet reads. The makers of the web series also revealed the crux of the Naga Chaitanya-starrer, as they wrote, "In this supernatural horror, possessed inanimate objects wreak havoc on the lives of people who commit deadly sins.” Dhootha stars Naga Chaitanya, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Prachi Desai, Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam, and others in the lead roles, as announced by the makers. Bankrolled under the production banner Northstar Entertainment,...
- 4/29/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
ControversyThe director had put up a post referring to tropes that are present in many Telugu films, including Mahesh Babu's last release.Tnm StaffTwitter Telugu director Tharun Bhascker has filed a police complaint with Cyber Crime in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, after being harassed on social media for an Instagram post. In the post, he urged people to watch Kappela, a recent Malayalam movie, adding that the film doesn't have "a hero screaming loudly and making frequent reentries with a background score, and there won't be any long speeches on farmers, soldiers or India in the last 10 minutes, but still, these are also called movies." Tharun was referring to tropes that are present in many mainstream Telugu movies, including actor Mahesh Babu's last release Sarileru Neekevvaru. After he wrote the post, the director said that he and his team were being harassed online by fans who were sending them abusive direct...
- 7/1/2020
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe project was supposed to go on the floors in November this year but due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has been postponed to early next year.Digital NativeNag Ashwin’s last directorial was the critically acclaimed Mahanati, a biopic on the legendary actor Savitri. The film had an ensemble star cast including Keerthy Suresh as Savitri, Naga Chaitanya as Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Samantha Akkineni, Vijay Deverakonda, Mohan Babu as Sv Ranga Rao, Shalini Pandey, Prakash Raj as Aluri Chakrapani, Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam as Singeetham Srinivas Rao, Malavika Nair and others. Mickey J Meyer was the music director of this flick with Dani Sanchez-Lopez cranking the camera. The film was bankrolled under the banner Vyjayanthi Movies. Following the critical acclaim and box office success of Mahanati, Nag Ashwin set about to work on his next with Prabhas. This project was supposed to go on the floors in November this year...
- 3/26/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe project was supposed to go on the floors in November this year but due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has been postponed to early next year.Digital NativeNag Ashwin’s last directorial was the critically acclaimed Mahanati, a biopic on the legendary actor Savitri. The film had an ensemble star cast including Keerthy Suresh as Savitri, Naga Chaitanya as Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Samantha Akkineni, Vijay Deverakonda, Mohan Babu as Sv Ranga Rao, Shalini Pandey, Prakash Raj as Aluri Chakrapani, Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam as Singeetham Srinivas Rao, Malavika Nair and others. Mickey J Meyer was the music director of this flick with Dani Sanchez-Lopez cranking the camera. The film was bankrolled under the banner Vyjayanthi Movies. Following the critical acclaim and box office success of Mahanati, Nag Ashwin set about to work on his next with Prabhas. This project was supposed to go on the floors in November this year...
- 3/26/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe project, which was titled 'Pon Ondru Kandein' failed to start owing to financial issues and there was no further news about its development.Digital NativeTelugu film Pelli Choopulu turned out to be a smash hit following which its Tamil remake rights were bagged by the director-producer Gautham Menon. It was announced that Vishnu Vishal and Tammannah would be playing the lead pair with Senthil Veerasamy of Rajathandhiram fame roped in to direct the film. However, the project, which was titled Pon Ondru Kandein, failed to start owing to financial issues and there was no further news about its development. After all these months, there is now news that Pelli Choopulu remake has been revived. Sources in the know say that Gautham Menon has sold the remake rights to another production house and that the project is now taking shape. While we hear that Vishnu Vishal will be playing the lead role,...
- 5/29/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe movie is a remake of the hit Malayalam film ‘Angamaly Diaries.’ Digital NativeThe trailer of the Telugu movie Falaknuma Das was recently unveiled by actor Venkatesh and has created a lot of expectations. From the trailer released, it is evident that a major portion of the film has been shot in Hyderabad’s Old City. Wishing the team all the best on the trailer launch, the actor said “A lot of young talent is working on this film and I can see their work in the trailer. I am sure the film is going to be liked by everyone and I wish them great success.” Adding that the film appeared to raw and genuine. This romantic action thriller, which is a remake of the hit Malayalam movie Angamaly Diaries, is produced by Karate Raju under Vanmaye Creations in association with Vishwak Sen Cinemas, Terranova Pictures & Media 9 Creative Works. Falaknuma Das has Vishwaksen Naidu,...
- 5/17/2019
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe actor took to Twitter to release the teaser of his next venture, which will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.Tnm StaffThe teaser of Vijay Deverakonda’s next film Dear Comrade has been released. The actor took to Twitter and shared the links to the teaser in the four different languages in which it will be released. “Dear Comrades, Fight for what you love. You Must. Your man, Comrade Deverakonda. #DearComradeTeaser,” Vijay tweeted on Sunday morning. Dear Comrades, Fight for what you love. You must. Your man, Comrade Deverakonda.#DearComradeTeaser Telugu : https://t.co/pjmZyK2ITs Malayalam : https://t.co/UrWEaElx9S Tamil : https://t.co/irHy1hFp8P Kannada : https://t.co/GXupOsX4S0 pic.twitter.com/yqMyGTZtgv — Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) March 17, 2019 The 1.07 minute teaser starts off with a group of men fighting inside what appears to be a college. Vijay appears...
- 3/17/2019
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
Tollywood'Angamaly Diaries', released in 2017, was one of the biggest hits of the Malayalam industry.Digital NativeThe teaser of the Telugu movie Falaknuma Das was released recently and has managed to garner a positive buzz. The film is the remake of the hit Malayalam movie Angamaly Diaries and is set in the backdrop of the old Hyderabad city. It is all about a youth who wants to rise as an influential don in the city. Directed by Vishwak Sen, the crime drama will not be a complete remake as the filmmakers are giving it a different spin. The film has director Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam playing a pivotal role. Saloni Mishra, Harshita Gaur and Prashanti have been roped in to play the female leads in Falaknuma Das, we hear. Reports are that the film has been shot in 118 real locations around Hyderabad using anamorphic lenses. Vivek Sagar is the music director for this flick.
- 2/18/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
CinemaThe actor has started a website called Rowdy Club, much to the delight of his fans.Digital NativeDigital NativeEver since Arjun Reddy made it to the silver screens, Vijay Deverakonda’s fan base started to rise. The star shares a good rapport with his fans and affectionately calls them ‘rowdies’. Interestingly, he has also started a website called Rowdy Club (www.rowdyclub.in) much to the delight of his fans. And this is not the usual fan website that we’ve seen in the past. Fans will have to register to log into the site, which promises exciting times ahead. Talking about the club, the actor had said, “If you register your details, you are in for a wild ride with me! You will hear from me soon.” Now, we wonder what the star intends to do. Will he be interacting with his fans on a regular basis? What does ‘wild ride’ mean? All these questions will be answered soon hopefully. Vijay Deverakonda started his acting career doing supporting roles. His debut as the lead came with Pelli Choopulu, a romantic entertainer directed by Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam. The film starred Ritu Varma as the leading lady. A commercial success, it also went on to win the Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 64th National Film Awards. Vijay’s next, Dwaraka, turned out to be a flop at the box office but he rose to stardom after playing the titular role in Arjun Reddy. Not only was the film critically acclaimed, it also turned out to be a huge success at the box office. Vijay Deverakonda’s role in the film was lauded by all and offers began to pour in for him. Vijay currently has a slew of films in his kitty, including Taxiwala which has Malavika Nair starring opposite him. His other films are Geetha Govindham, Dear Comrade and a bilingual titled Nota, to be directed by Iru Mugan fame Anand Shankar. Nota will mark his debut in the Tamil film industry. Also read: 'Naa Nuvve' review: This Kalyan Ram-Tamannah romcom is a let-down (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 6/14/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe actor tweeted her congratulations to Keerthy Suresh, Vijay Devarakonda and Samantha.Tnm StaffDigital NativeThe biopic on the legendary actor Savitri, titled Mahanati, hit the silver screens early this month, and has been doing well at the theatres. Even top actors and filmmakers such as SS Rajamouli and Mohanlal have been raving about it. The latest to join the list is Rakul Preet Singh. She posted on her Twitter page about Mahanati and congratulated the team. Her post read: “Finally saw #Mahanati n it’s a “Masterpiece”.. kudos 2 d entire team 4 making a film like this. Savitri garu will be remembered forever! #KeerthySuresh what a lovely performance ! Take a bow ..#Samantha #VijayDevarkonda.” Finally saw #Mahanati n it’s a “Masterpiece”.. kudos 2 d entire team 4 making a film like this. Savitri garu will be remembered forever! @KeerthyOfficial what a lovely performance ! Take a bow ..@Samanthaprabhu2 @VijayDevarkonda — Rakul Preet (@Rakulpreet) May 25, 2018 However, the omission of Dulquer Salmaan's name has made the actor's self-professed fans outrage against her. Hello Bikini Star.. @Rakulpreet What about @dulQuer.... Have you not noticed Brilliant Performance by Him.... Pitty.... — Reyaan (@Reyaan999) May 28, 2018 Dulquer evdedi — മിസ്രിലെ രാജ൯ (@RNS_OFFICIAL_7) May 28, 2018 Are you kidding that you watched the movie... I think you are Not... keerthi is amazing ok.. Agreed but if dulquer is one of the pillar in this movie.. plz watch the movie — HiraZ MhD (@HiraZmhd) May 26, 2018 I think she didn't watch the movie if she watch the movie she will mention @dulQuer — Soul Of Kerala (@Soul_OF_Kerala) May 27, 2018 This is not for the first time that the fans of male stars have targeted someone for a perceived 'insult'. In the past, fans of Mohanlal, Mammootty, Vijay, Ajith, Pawan Kalyan and others, have indulged in trolling, abuse, and even death and rape threats. Dulquer Salmaan, one of the most talented and accomplished actors in south India, made his debut in Tollywood with Mahanati. He played Savitri’s husband and actor Gemini Ganesan in the biopic. The star’s acting has also received positive reviews. Mahanati, directed by Nag Ashwin, stars Keerthy Suresh as Savitri while Dulquer had played her colleague and husband Gemini Ganesan. The star cast also included Vijay Devarakonda and Samantha Akkineni in pivotal roles with a bevy of actors and filmmakers making cameo appearances. They include Akkineni Naga Chaitanya, Mohan Babu, Prakash Raj, Naresh, Krish, Srinivas Avasarala, Sandeep Vanga, Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam and Sai Madhav Burra. Mickey J. Meyer had composed music for this venture while Dani Sanchez-Lopez wielded the megaphone and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao edited it. The Telugu version, Mahanati was released on May 9th and the Tamil version, Nadigayar Thilagam was out a couple of days later on May 11th. (With inputs from Digital Native) Also read: Brand Rajinikanth: From laptop sleeves to mugs, 'Kaala' craze has caught on...
- 5/29/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
CinemaKamala, who is a well-known gynaecologist, has pointed out that some facts in the film are either false or distorted and have hurt her family.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe biopic on the legendary actor Savitri, Mahanati in Telugu and Nadigaiyar Thilagam in Tamil, was released a few days ago and has received positive reviews. However, Kamala Selvaraj, daughter of actor Gemini Ganesan through his first wife and noted gynaecologist, is angry over the biopic as she says it shows her father in poor light. In an interview with Tnie, Kamala Selvaraj pointed out that some facts in the film are either false or distorted and so have hurt her family. She says that it is totally untrue that Gemini Ganesan introduced Savitri to alcohol. She also said that the makers have portrayed Gemini Ganesan “to be jobless and hanging around the sets of Savitri’s films all the time”, whereas he was a star with his own fan following. Kamala Selvaraj is reported to have said that her father tried to save Savitri on several occasions and at one point of time had gone to her house but was thrown out by the guards over there. Ever since then, he refused to meet Savitri and the relationship ended on a bad note, she said revealing that she was there with her dad during the incident. Mahanati/Nadigaiyar Thilagam, directed by Nag Ashwin, stars Keerthy Suresh as Savitri and Dulquer Salmaan as Gemini Ganesan. The film is doing extraordinarily well in the Us. So far it has collected over Rs 12 crore in the Us market and is all set to cross the $2 million mark. The biopic has an ensemble cast, including Samantha Akkineni, Vijay Deverakonda, Rajendra Prasad, Tanikella Bharani, Bhanupriya, Malavika Nair, Shalini Pandey, Tulasi and Divyavani. The film also has a long list of celebs making cameo appearances and they include Akkineni Naga Chaitanya, Mohan Babu, Prakash Raj, Naresh, Krish, Srinivas Avasarala, Sandeep Vanga, Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam and Sai Madhav Burra. The film is bankrolled by C Ashwini Dutt, Swapna Dutt and Priyanka Dutt under the banners Vyjayanthi Movies and Swapna Cinema. Mickey J Meyer has composed music for this venture with Dani Sanchez-Lopez working on the cinematography and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao editing it. Sai Madhav Burra penned the Telugu dialogues while the Tamil dialogues have been written by Madhan Karky. Also read: ‘Magical bringing Savitri back to life’: ‘Mahanati’ cinematographer Dani Sanchez Lopez (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 5/18/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe makers released Mohan Babu's Sv Ranga Rao's Ghatothkach look from the yesteryear Telugu blockbuster 'Maya Bazaar'. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe first look of Mohan Babu from Mahanati was released by the makers. The actor all set to play iconic actor Sv Ranga Rao on screen in much-hyped Mahanati, a biopic of Legendary actress Savitri. Svr who was a star during the black-and-white period bagged the title Vishwa Nata Chakravarthy with his finest acting prowess. The makers released Mohan Babu's Svr look of Ghatothkach from Kv Reddy’s Telugu blockbuster Maya Bazaar. Directed by Nag Ashwin, Mahanati is a trilingual made in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. The film is based on the life of the legendary actor Savitri and will contain some of the very interesting aspects of her life as an actor. Savitri, a versatile actor, began her acting career in movies in the year 1950 with the release of Samsaram. She then went on to star in several movies in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. The actor also won several prestigious awards in her long career before her life ended abruptly due to substance abuse. It traces the period 1950s-60s when Savitri ruled the Telugu-Tamil film industry, which was also considered the golden age of South Indian cinema. The film is all set to release on May 9. The film has an ensemble of actors in the star cast including Anushka Shetty as Bhanumathi, Naga Chaitanya as Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Samantha Akkineni as Jamuna, Vijay Deverakonda, Shalini Pandey as Vn Janaki, Prakash Raj as Aluri Chakrapani, Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam as Singeetham Srinivas Rao and Malavika Nair. Dulquer Salmaan, who makes his Telugu debut via this project, will be seen playing actor Gemini Ganesan. Mickey J Meyer is the music director of this flick with Dani Sanchez-Lopez cranking the camera. The film is bankrolled under the banner Vyjayanthi Movies. (Content provided by Digital Native) Also Read: ‘We saw both sides of Tamil film industry strike’: Meet the CEO of Ags Entertainment...
- 5/7/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
Tollywood The Tamil-Telugu bilingual biopic of Savitri stars Keerthy Suresh as the protagonist and Dulquer Salman as husband Gemini Ganesan.Digital NativeSharing a pic from Mahanati, Rana Daggubati lauded the team for coming up with the biopic on late veteran actor Savitri. His tweet in this regard was, “You guys are just amazing Keerthy and Dulquer... Nagi my man good luck everything looks amazing. Looking forward Mahanati.” You guys are just amazing @KeerthyOfficial and @dulQuer....Nagi my man good luck everything looks amazing.....looking fwd #Mahanati pic.twitter.com/BAm15uVJP0 — Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) April 22, 2018 Mahanati, a bilingual biographical film made in Tamil under the title Nadigayar Thilagam, stars Keerthy Suresh as Savitri, who ruled the south Indian film circuit with her sheer screen presence in the 1950s, 60s and early 70s. The film highlights her rise to stardom and will showcase pieces of her professional and personal life. Married to her co-star in several films, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri eventually died of substance abuse. In the biopic, Dulquer Salmaan plays her husband and noted actor Gemini Ganesan. Mahanati has an impressive star cast with Samantha Akkineni and Vijay Devarakonda also being a part of it. The others playing pivotal role in his biopic are Naga Chaitanya, Anushka Shetty, Shalini Pandey, Mohan Babu, Prakash Raj, Krish, Rajendra Prasad, Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam and Malavika Nair. Naga Chaitanya Akkineni will be playing the character of his late grandfather, Akkineni Nageswara Rao (Anr). Anr acted in several films such as Missamma, Engal Veettu Mahalakshmi, Navaratri and so on with Savitri. The two of them also shared a good rapport off screen. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the film is being bankrolled by C Ashwini Dutt under the banners Vyjayanthi Movies and Swapna Cinema. Based on the life of Savitri, the film’s screenplay has been penned by Nag Ashwin who has also directed it. The film’s dialogues for the Telugu version have been penned by Sai Madhva Burra and for the Tamil version it is Madan Karky. According to sources, the film’s director has done intense research on the life of the actor before taking it on to the floors. Mickey J Meyer has composed music for this venture while the cinematography has been done by Dani Sanchez-Lopez. Mahanati / Nadigayar Thilagam is currently in the post production mode with plans on to release it on May 9th. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 4/24/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
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