Rakul Preet Singh turns 33, gets b’day wishes from Ajay Devgn, Samantha, Jackky Bhagnani, Allu Arjun
Actress Rakul Preet Singh celebrated her 33rd birthday on Tuesday. The actress has become renowned in both Hindi as well as South Indian cinema due to her many roles in Telugu and Tamil films. On her special day, the ‘Spyder’ actress received a bunch of warm wishes from several fans and celebrities.
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn with whom Rakul co-starred in the film ‘Runway 34’, wished her on his social media platform X , formerly Twitter, and wrote: “Happy Birthday, co-pilot @Rakulpreet”.
The South Indian cinema star Samantha Ruth Prabhu, took to her Instagram Stories and wished the ‘Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru’ star a Happy Birthday.
Rakul preet singh turns 33, gets b’day wishes from ajay devgn, samantha, jackky bhagnani, allu arjun
Sharing a picture of the actress, Samantha wrote: “Beautiful inside and out, that’s my favourite kind. Wishing you everything your heart desires and the best year yet.”
The wishes did not however stop there,...
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn with whom Rakul co-starred in the film ‘Runway 34’, wished her on his social media platform X , formerly Twitter, and wrote: “Happy Birthday, co-pilot @Rakulpreet”.
The South Indian cinema star Samantha Ruth Prabhu, took to her Instagram Stories and wished the ‘Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru’ star a Happy Birthday.
Rakul preet singh turns 33, gets b’day wishes from ajay devgn, samantha, jackky bhagnani, allu arjun
Sharing a picture of the actress, Samantha wrote: “Beautiful inside and out, that’s my favourite kind. Wishing you everything your heart desires and the best year yet.”
The wishes did not however stop there,...
- 10/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Rakul Preet Singh turns 33, gets b’day wishes from Ajay Devgn, Samantha, Jackky Bhagnani, Allu Arjun
Actress Rakul Preet Singh celebrated her 33rd birthday on Tuesday. The actress has become renowned in both Hindi as well as South Indian cinema due to her many roles in Telugu and Tamil films. On her special day, the ‘Spyder’ actress received a bunch of warm wishes from several fans and celebrities.
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn with whom Rakul co-starred in the film ‘Runway 34’, wished her on his social media platform X , formerly Twitter, and wrote: “Happy Birthday, co-pilot @Rakulpreet”.
The South Indian cinema star Samantha Ruth Prabhu, took to her Instagram Stories and wished the ‘Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru’ star a Happy Birthday.
Rakul preet singh turns 33, gets b’day wishes from ajay devgn, samantha, jackky bhagnani, allu arjun
Sharing a picture of the actress, Samantha wrote: “Beautiful inside and out, that’s my favourite kind. Wishing you everything your heart desires and the best year yet.”
The wishes did not however stop there,...
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn with whom Rakul co-starred in the film ‘Runway 34’, wished her on his social media platform X , formerly Twitter, and wrote: “Happy Birthday, co-pilot @Rakulpreet”.
The South Indian cinema star Samantha Ruth Prabhu, took to her Instagram Stories and wished the ‘Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru’ star a Happy Birthday.
Rakul preet singh turns 33, gets b’day wishes from ajay devgn, samantha, jackky bhagnani, allu arjun
Sharing a picture of the actress, Samantha wrote: “Beautiful inside and out, that’s my favourite kind. Wishing you everything your heart desires and the best year yet.”
The wishes did not however stop there,...
- 10/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
S. J. Suryah, the versatile actor-director-composer-producer, has confirmed that he is playing the main antagonist in the upcoming film Indian 2, starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role. The film, directed by Shankar, is a sequel to the 1996 blockbuster Indian, which featured Kamal Haasan in dual roles as a freedom fighter and his son.
Suryah is known for his diverse roles in Tamil cinema, both as a hero and a villain. He made his directorial debut with Vaali in 1999, which was a huge hit and catapulted him to stardom. He then directed and acted in films like Kushi, New, Anbe Aaruyire and Isai. He also proved his mettle as a villain in films like Iraivi, Spyder, Mersal and Monster2
Suryah is also busy with other projects, such as Kadamaiyai Sei, a thriller film directed by Sathya Siva, where he plays a cop. He also has Bommai, a romantic thriller directed by Radha Mohan,...
Suryah is known for his diverse roles in Tamil cinema, both as a hero and a villain. He made his directorial debut with Vaali in 1999, which was a huge hit and catapulted him to stardom. He then directed and acted in films like Kushi, New, Anbe Aaruyire and Isai. He also proved his mettle as a villain in films like Iraivi, Spyder, Mersal and Monster2
Suryah is also busy with other projects, such as Kadamaiyai Sei, a thriller film directed by Sathya Siva, where he plays a cop. He also has Bommai, a romantic thriller directed by Radha Mohan,...
- 9/5/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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TollywoodReports suggest that Mahesh Babu will be playing a James Bond-like character in the film.Digital NativePutting to rest the speculations of many years, Telugu film director SS Rajamouli, in a recent interview with TV9, revealed that he will be collaborating with actor Mahesh Babu for a movie soon. “This project has been in the pipeline for a long time. I already said that I will be doing a film for producer Kl Narayana and this project will be with Mahesh Babu,” Rajamouli said, clarifying he’s not teaming up with Baahubali actor Prabhas next. The latest reports suggest that Mahesh Babu will be playing a spy and could play a James Bond-like character in the upcoming film. An official confirmation on the same is expected to come out soon. Rajamouli will begin the pre-production work on Mahesh Babu’s project next year. It may be noted that Mahesh has...
- 4/28/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film is set to roll on October 9 and will hit the screens on February 14, 2020, for Valentine's day.Digital NativeFollowing the success of Monster, Sj Suryah has teamed up with filmmaker Radha Mohan for the first time. The film is set to roll on October 9 and will hit the screens on February 14, 2020, for Valentine's day. The film was officially launched in a customary ceremony recently which was attended by director Selvaraghavan and the crew of the film. It is said the film will have Suryah in a never seen before character. Bankrolled by Angel Studios Llp, Yuvan Shankar Raja has been roped in for music and Richard M Nathan cranks the camera. Happy to announce my Next project with Dir @Radhamohan_Dir , under Angel Studios Mh Llp....An Unusual Musical romantic thriller ... Extremely elated to have the Young Maestro @thisisysr on board@Richardmnathan and Art by @KKadhirr_artdir ...2020 feb 14th release pic.
- 9/15/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
InterviewThe actor speaks to Tnm on what made her choose her character in 'Manmadhudhu 2', her foray into Bollywood, acting with Ajay Devgn and Nagarjuna and more.Priyanka RichiThis is undeniably an exciting phase in the career of actor Rakul Preet. She has five big releases this year in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, of which two have already hit the screens. De De Pyaar De, her last movie with Ajay Devgn and Tabu in Hindi, was well-received at the box-office after a couple of duds in Bollywood over years. The actor is awaiting the release of Manmadhudu 2, her first Telugu movie after a gap of almost two years since Spyder in 2017. While there were rumours that the actor was on a break from doing movies in Telugu, Rakul denies it, and says that her hands were full and that she loves working across industries. Tnm caught up with Rakul...
- 8/6/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
KollywoodApparently, Boney Kapoor met Suryah last week in Chennai to discuss the project and is said to have even got him to give his nod in principle. Digital NativeActor Ajith and filmmaker H Vinoth, who have teamed up for upcoming courtroom drama Nerkonda Paarvai, are reuniting for another project which will also be bankrolled by Boney Kapoor. Currently dubbed as Thala 60, the film is tipped to feature Ajith in the role of a cop and if the grapevine is anything to go by, then Sj Suryah is most likely to play the antagonist. The actor had played a psychopath in Mahesh Babu’s Spyder. Suryah is currently basking in the success of his latest outing Monster, a children’s film in which a house rat makes life miserable for him after he moves into a new apartment. Apparently, Boney Kapoor met Suryah last week in Chennai to discuss the project...
- 6/5/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe more Mahesh Babu ran, like Tom Cruise does in most of his films, his image as an action hero was imprinted firmly on the altar of Telugu cinema.Hemanth Kumar C RIs there anyone in Telugu cinema who has been running as much as Mahesh Babu does in his films? There are quite a few memes declaring that his ‘running style has a separate fan base’ and numerous fans have tried to imitate him. It’s little wonder then that one of the posters of his 25th film, Maharshi, brought back memories of Pokiri, the film which turned him into a superstar back in 2006. The more he ran, like Tom Cruise does in most of his films, his image as an action hero was imprinted firmly on the altar of Telugu cinema. Some of his earlier films like Murari and Takkari Donga now feel like warm up laps that...
- 5/8/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodTo be made in Tamil and Hindi, the film will be titled 'Uyarndha Manidhan' and 'The Great Man' respectively.Digital NativeActor-filmmaker Sj Suryah is all set to make a bilingual. He has now confirmed of having a discussion with the Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan about this film. To be made in Tamil and Hindi, the film will be titled Uyarndha Manidhan and The Great Man respectively. Confirming the progress about this bilingual, Sj Suryah had posted on a social networking site: “Happy Christmas-love and peace to all ...Project # “The Great man”(Hindi) / “Uyarndha Manidhan”(Tamil) is going on to the next stage....exciting points has been discussed with @SrBachchan shaab...stay tuned...exciting updates soon...sharing it with @rajinikanth always thx.” With Sj Suryah planning to rope in Amitabh Bachchan for Uyarndha Manithan, it will mark the star’s debut in the Tamil film industry. Incidentally, the Big B...
- 12/29/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodDirector Sukumar had worked with Rakul in ‘Nanakku Prematho’ and Mahesh Babu had paired up with her in ‘Spyder’.Digital NativeDigital NativeBoth director Sukumar as well as actor Mahesh Babu are basking in glory over their respective last releases – Rangasthalam and Bharat Ane Nenu doing well at the box office. News that the duo will be teaming up for a new project surfaced long ago and fans are waiting eagerly for more infomation on it. According to reports, Mahesh had okayed a script that director Sukumar has come up with. While the prep work for the film has begun, we hear that Mahesh Babu will be joining the sets after he is done with his current project, Maharshi. On the lead opposite Mahesh Babu for this project, sources say that Rakul Preet Singh has been signed. Director Sukumar had worked with the actor in Nanakku Prematho and Mahesh Babu had...
- 12/7/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film has Karthi and Rakul pairing up once again after ‘Theeran Adhigaram Ondru’. Tnm StaffTwitter/Karthi_OfflThe teaser for Karthi’s upcoming film with Rakul Preet titled Dev was released on Monday. Directed by debut filmmaker Rajath Ravishankar, the teaser begins with Karthi’s voice-over laying out two different lives that one can lead – either playing by the rules and leading a conventional life, or breaking free. Sporting a beard and riding bikes and trekking up a snowy mountain, the teaser suggests that Karthi’s character, Dev, will explore a life of adventure. The film appears to have plenty of stunts on offer, including fight sequences. The actor sports a stylish, well-groomed look for the film. This is Karthi’s second film with Rakul, the first being the superhit Theeran Adhigaram Ondru directed by H Vinoth. Karthi had played a police officer in search of a gang of bandits...
- 11/5/2018
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
Film CommentaryWhile the film has a gripping screenplay and some innovative plot twists, it falls back on demonising the already ostracised. *Spoilers aheadSowmya Rajendran*Spoilers ahead Director Ramkumar's Ratsasan is doing well at the box-office, even though it released alongside 96, a film which opened to huge expectations. Much of the appreciation that the Vishnu Vishal-Amala Paul starrer has raked in is not surprising, considering it has been a long time since we've had a film on a serial killer that's told with some amount of depth and a gripping screenplay. Ajay Gnanamuthu's recently released film Imaikka Nodigal, for instance, started on a promising note but was quickly derailed because of an annoying romance track and too many twists that lacked conviction. In that sense, Ratsasan has many things going for it, including the red herring the director places in the plot. The school teacher who sexually abuses his girl students...
- 10/16/2018
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
OpinionFilms should have characters that are misogynistic and abusive because that is how the real world is - but don't glorify this.Sankeertana VarmaWhataboutery. The Internet trolls’ favourite tool. When you earnestly question a film and its problematic portrayal of a character, hoping to have a meaningful conversation, you are welcomed with this: “What about that other film? Why are you not talking about it?” Why do people think a bad film can redeem another bad film? It doesn’t. Another says, "If feminists are okay with GoT’s nudity and female disenfranchisement, why are they not okay with this?" For what it's worth, GoT has always been clear on abuse. It shows sexual abuse and calls it abuse, it portrays the person committing the abuse as a morally questionable man. But, Indian filmmakers call it romance and add a background score and song, in case it’s already not manipulative enough.
- 8/20/2018
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
TollywoodDirected by Koratala Siva, 'Bharat Ane Nenu' is touted to be a political thriller in which Mahesh Babu plays the Chief Minister.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe makers of Mahesh Babu’s upcoming film Bharat Ane Nenu have come up with an announcement and it is really exciting. Asking the fans to get their headphones ready on January 26th, the Republic Day, the filmmakers have hinted that the announcement would be on the title. Though it is not clear why sources point out that the filmmakers may probably be coming out with an audio byte at 7.00 pm. Directed by Koratala Siva, Bharat Ane Nenu is touted to be a political thriller in which Mahesh Babu plays the Chief Minister. This is the first time he is playing such a role and his fans are excited to catch him in action. According to sources, though it is touted to be a political film, there will be comedy in the form of satirical dialogues that will make it interesting. Added to it, there would also be good romance quotient with Kiara Advani roped in to play the female lead. Veteran actors Rama Prabha, R Sarath Kumar will be playing Mahesh’s father in the film and Prakash Raj will be seen playing pivotal roles in the film. Sources say that it is planned as a wholesome entertainer. Sources say that Star Maa TV has offered a huge package for the Telugu and Hindi satellite rights and the deal is yet to be inked. With Devi Sri Prasad scoring the music, the cinematography has been handled by two cameramen Ravi K Chandran and Tirru with A Sreekar Prasad taking care at the editing table. Bharat Ane Nenu is gearing up for a massive release on April 27th and is sure to cash on the summer vacation season. With unique promo strategies, the film is sure to get a grand opening. Meanwhile, Mahesh Babu is preparing to bail out the many buyers who had extensive losses due to Spyder. And first in the list is producer Dil Raju who lost the maximum amount of money. The issue is most likely to be settled in a day or two.
- 1/25/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
TollywoodIf there is anything we have learnt from Telugu cinema in 2017, it’s that change is slow but it does come.Namrata SuriAt a time when more and more people are consuming entertainment on mobile phones and subscription channels, the Telugu movie industry seems to have not only withstood the onslaught but also surprisingly thrived in 2017. From Baahubali 2 that went on to become the highest grossing Indian movie of all time at one point to Ghazi, an unconventional story set completely inside a submarine, this year marked a remarkable shift in Tollywood storytelling, techniques and audience tastes. Telugu cinema has developed a somewhat bad reputation over the years for focusing on star-driven, formulaic movies with few exceptions along the way. However, with more A-list actors now throwing their weight behind unique stories - for example Jr. Ntr in Nanaku Prematho, Jai Lava Kusa and Mahesh Babu in Spyder - irrespective of the box-office performance, and an influx of fresh talent in the fields of direction - Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Shiva Nirvana, Tharun Bhascker, Krish to name a few, the industry seems to be inching towards striking the balance between economics and creativity. The year started on a good note with both Sathamanam Bhavathi and Gautamiputra Satakarni releasing to good reviews and box-office performance. The former went on to win the National Award for Best Popular Film providing Wholesome Entertainment. From a family entertainer like Sathamanam to Arjun Reddy that took the industry by storm with its bold approach, 2017 rewarded movies that dared to be different and respected the audience’s intelligence. Another smash hit this year was Fidaa, a movie that respected its Telangana setting and steered away from stereotypes often associated with romantic movies. We also had Nenu Local, a box office hit but one that left me underwhelmed. One has come to expect novel stories from Nani who is quickly becoming the industry’s golden child and Nenu Local rehashes several old stories without offering much new. Another interesting release this year was Nene Raju Nene Mantri starring Kajal Aggarwal and Rana Daggubati. The first 30-45 minutes of the movie was riveting. I was so engrossed in the movie and amazed at the shock value that director Teja was able to produce. However, the movie derailed shortly after and you can sense that while the idea was great, the execution was flawed. Then there was Ami Tumi, a comedy starring Srinivasa Avasarala, Adivi Sesh and Vennela Kishore that had a promising cast and setup but was let down by a half-baked storyline and loud comedy style. However, Vennela Kishore was the star of the show and elevated the movie with his dialogues and performance. Towards the end of the year we had Raju Gari Gadhi 2, a horror comedy, that just did not work for me. Despite having Nagarjuna and Samantha, the movie missed the mark on originality and the screenplay was haphazard and slow. The comedy was not funny, and the horror wasn’t scary. Which brings me to one of the best horror movies I have seen in recent times – Gruham. Starring Siddharth and Andreah Jeramaih in pivotal roles, the movie was a commendable effort in bringing the pure horror genre to the forefront in an industry where it is often diluted. The atmosphere and color palette used in the movie worked wonders to set the mood and the interval scene is one of the best I have seen this year. It is not all rainbows and butterflies though. There are still a huge number of bad films that should not be getting bankrolled and a shortage of female acting talent that is disheartening. In fact, acting talent in general in the industry seems to have lots of gaps – negative characters (or villains as we love to call them) are often imported from other industries and native talent seems limited to a small pool. However, with people demanding more quality content and performances, my hope is that these issues will be ironed out as the industry gains more pan-India appeal. So, without further ado, here’s my take on the best of Telugu Cinema 2017. Like most lists, my choices here are entirely personal and of course subjective but with commercial and critical reception aligning for most of the movies this year, I have a feeling my choices will reflect majority consensus! Best Movie: Arjun Reddy There were lots of good Telugu movies this year – Fidaa, Mahanubhavudu, Baahubali 2, Ninnu Kori, Mental Madhilo - however the one movie that stayed with me long after the end credits rolled was Arjun Reddy. It is not a perfect film by any yardstick – the second half could have been tighter, the female protagonist did not have a strong enough voice (and the movie could have benefitted from that) – but it had originality, depth and impact. Angst is often depicted in over-dramatic ways in our movies, so to see a character deal with his emotions in a real, more relatable fashion was refreshing. The humour was not forced and the love story despite its shortcomings was beautiful to watch. Buoyed by fantastic performances from the entire cast, especially Vijay Devarakonda and Rahul Ramakrishna, and with one of the most original soundtracks composed by Radhan, Arjun Reddy is my best Telugu movie for 2017. Best Actor (male): Vijay Devarakonda for Arjun Reddy Again, this year saw a wide variety of performances from Telugu cinema’s male actors. Sharwanand was brilliant in Mahanubhavudu, combining elements of comedy and charm into a character that suffers from Ocd. Prabhas was the embodiment of strength and vulnerability in Baahubali 2 (not to forget the amount of time he devoted to the franchise) and Nani was convincing in Ninnu Kori as a jilted lover coming to terms with the fact that the love of his life has moved on. However, Vijay Devarakonda portrayed all of the above qualities and more in Arjun Reddy. He is a lover unlike any we have seen in a while; wearing his ego and machoism on his sleeve like a badge of honour but combatting it with personality and screen presence, thereby making the audience root for him instead of hating him. His entire character arc is a window into self-destruction and self-realisation and Mr. Devarakonda nails every emotion. Best Actor (female): Sai Pallavi for Fidaa, Anushka Shetty for Baahubali 2 I have often struggled with the way women are depicted in Telugu cinema. They are often an object of someone’s affection or lust and seldom seem to serve any purpose in driving the plot forward. The oft mentioned slight ‘5 dialogues, 3 songs’ truly did apply to most female actors. There have been some great roles over the years but the sheer disparity and lack of developed female characters has always been Telugu cinema’s Achilles’ heel. When I saw Bhanumati, played without artifice, by a stellar Sai Pallavi in Fidaa I was thrilled. Here was a woman who talked, looked and dressed like most women do. She had ambitions, a mind of her own but wasn’t perfect. And yet, she was loved by audiences because guess what – she was real. The credit of course also goes to Shekar Kammula the director and writer of the movie for infusing Bhanumati with charm and femininity that did not seem contrived. I also loved Anushka Shetty’s performance in Baahubali 2. In this installment, she gets to do more with her character and in some scenes, she steals the show. Her performance grounds the movie and portrays both strength and compassion in equal measure. By acting as Baahubali’s moral compass she drives the story forward. Best Director: S S Rajamouli for Baahubali 2 For sheer grit, determination and courage for dreaming at a scale never seen in Indian cinema let alone Telugu cinema, S S Rajamouli is my pick for the best Director of 2017. Mr. Rajamouli’s track record is unquestionable and he has always had a great eye for dramatic storytelling but with the Baahubali franchise he did more than just tell a fantastic story. He rewrote rules – the movie was loved across India despite none of the lead actors being popular beyond their respective reginal cinemas, the director and his vision were the Usp as opposed to ‘stars’ and the texture of the movie itself is very Indian, rooted in the culture and mythology of India. Best Music: It was hard for me to choose one album in this category. Baahubali had a great chartbuster in “Saahore Baahubali” and a couple of lovely melodies in the form of “Hamsa Nava” and “Oka Pranam”. Ninnu Kori (‘Adiga Adiga’ and ‘Unnatundi Gundey’) and Fidaa (‘Hey Pillagaada’, ‘Oosupodu’, ‘Vachinde’) both had wonderful music that complemented the movies and their settings. Arjun Reddy (‘Madhurame’, ‘The Breakup Song’) also had a memorable soundtrack that had everything from classical to modern influences. As you can see there was a ton of variety and every album had something to offer to the listeners, so in the interest of fairness I am leaving this field open. Best Supporting Actor performance: Rahul Ramakrishna for Arjun Reddy The hero’s best friend is a role that is often used for comic effect in Telugu cinema. And Rahul who plays Arjun Reddy’s best friend in the movie is funny. Unbelievably funny. But even in that humour there is a depth that I have seldom seen. Rahul is uncharacteristically natural and loyal to a fault. He values his friendship like you would expect him to and you wonder if not for him what would happen to Arjun. A supporting actor in the truest sense of the word, Mr. Ramakrishna was brilliant in so many scenes but watch out for the one he has with his father, explaining his friend’s struggles and behaviour, and you will realise why he was so important to the movie. As an avid Telugu cinema viewer, looking back at all these wonderful movies gives me reason to be optimistic for 2018. Innovative stories, tighter screenplays and an emphasis on bringing a unique voice to one’s craft will help Telugu cinema grow and evolve to greater heights whilst keeping the same sense of business will ensure indulgences do not take precedence over intelligence. I hope more new and diverse talent finds a way of breaking through in what often feels like a ‘family run business’ industry. Here's also hoping that more minority voices – women, people from various socio-economic strata, Lgbtq are represented fairly in our movies. Perhaps I am asking for too much but then if there is anything we have learnt from Telugu cinema in 2017, it’s that sometimes change is slow but it does come.
- 12/28/2017
- by Editor
- The News Minute
EntertainmentSources in the know say that Rakul Preet Singh is in talks but has not signed the deal yet. Digital Native Rakul-Preet-Singh-Latest-Stills.jpgDigital NativeFollowing the release of the Mahesh Babu starrer SPYder, a mega budget film that was released in Tamil as well as Telugu, Rakul Preet Singh was seen in the Tamil film Theeran Adhigaram Ondru sharing the screen space with Karthi. Considering the huge popularity of the lead stars in the film, the makers released it under the title Khakee in Telugu as well. On enquiries about her upcoming films, it was revealed that the actor is taking time to sign on the dotted line as she is looking for performance-oriented roles. Sources in the know say that Rakul Preet Singh is in talks with director Harish Shankar to star in his next but has not signed the deal yet. The director is planning a multi-starrer with Nithin and Sharwanand and is looking for two heroines for the film. Apparently, Harish Shankar wants to rope in two heroines for the film and is likely to cast Sai Pallavi and Rakul Preet Singh. On the title of the film, we hear that it could be Daagudu Moothalu but this has not been finalized. Plans are on to go ahead with the regular shoot from March 2018 onwards and currently the groundwork for it is on. Ace producer Dil Raju will be bankrolling the film under his banner Sri Venkateswara Creations. While there is a lot of buzz around this film, an official word about the star cast is expected to be made soon. Rakul, one of the top-ranking heroines in Tollywood right now, made her acting debut with the Kannada movie Ghilli. While her Telugu debut was with Keratam, she made her acting debut in Kollywood with the Arun Vijay starrer Thadaiyara Thaakka. Her hits in Telugu include Pandaga Chesko, Kick 2, Nannaku Prematho, Sarrainodu, and Dhruva. Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...
- 12/15/2017
- by Editor
- The News Minute
Rakul Preet Singh had missed the opportunities to work with Mahesh Babu in Bhramotsavam and Ar Murugadoss in Thuppaki.
She eventually went on to bag a role in Spyder which had Mahesh Babu playing the lead role and Ar Murugadoss directing it.
However, the film did not do too well at the box office. Breaking her silence over Spyder’s failure at the box office at a recent film-related event, Rakul had said that she gives her best for every project that she is associated with, but some fail for certain reasons which are beyond her control.
She eventually went on to bag a role in Spyder which had Mahesh Babu playing the lead role and Ar Murugadoss directing it.
However, the film did not do too well at the box office. Breaking her silence over Spyder’s failure at the box office at a recent film-related event, Rakul had said that she gives her best for every project that she is associated with, but some fail for certain reasons which are beyond her control.
- 11/6/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
“I don’t think I’ll direct a film anytime soon. At the moment, I’m having too much fun playing lead roles to even think about going behind the camera,” Sj Suryah says, in a matter-of-fact tone.
Ever since he surprised the audiences with his performance in Karthik Subbaraj’s Iraivi, he has stuck to acting in films and thanks to Ar Murugadoss’s bilingual film Spyder, Sj Suryah has made it evident that he’s here to stay as an actor.
Ever since he surprised the audiences with his performance in Karthik Subbaraj’s Iraivi, he has stuck to acting in films and thanks to Ar Murugadoss’s bilingual film Spyder, Sj Suryah has made it evident that he’s here to stay as an actor.
- 10/11/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Last seen in Ar Murugadoss’s Spyder, Rakul Preet Singh is hopeful of making a strong comeback to Tamil filmdom with her next release, Theeram Adhigaaram Ondru, which features Karthi in the lead. After a slew of unsuccessful flicks such as Puthagam and Yennamo Yedho in Tamil filmdom, she is making smart career choices, hoping that they pay off.
- 10/6/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
The much-awaited Mahesh Babu starrer Spyder, a Tamil-Telugu bilingual helmed by Ar Murugadoss, released on September 28 worldwide.
Mahesh Babu playing an intelligence officer, is paired up with Rakul Preet Singh in this spy thriller which also has Sj Suryah and Bharath in the star cast.
Meanwhile, ‘Superstar’ Rajinikanth watched Spyder in a special screening.
Rajinikanth, who never misses an opportunity to praise worthy films, lauded the makers.
Mahesh Babu playing an intelligence officer, is paired up with Rakul Preet Singh in this spy thriller which also has Sj Suryah and Bharath in the star cast.
Meanwhile, ‘Superstar’ Rajinikanth watched Spyder in a special screening.
Rajinikanth, who never misses an opportunity to praise worthy films, lauded the makers.
- 9/29/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Prolific filmmaker Murugadoss whose cinema explores the anatomy of modern violence, is very happy with the way his new release Spyder has been received. Curiously the film has opened better in Tamil than in Telugu. The soft-spoken Murugadoss explains why. “Mahesh Babu’s home audience expects a certain kind of heroism from him. Here in Spyder he is not larger thanRead More
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- 9/29/2017
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Rakul Preet is undoubtedly one of the most wanted heroines in the Telugu film industry after her films with top heroes have turned out to be big box successes.
She had paired up with Mahesh Babu in the recently released SPYder which has upped her star status. Her screen presence added with her active participation in the promos has made her one of the most in-demand female leads not only in Tollywood but in Kollywood as well.
She had paired up with Mahesh Babu in the recently released SPYder which has upped her star status. Her screen presence added with her active participation in the promos has made her one of the most in-demand female leads not only in Tollywood but in Kollywood as well.
- 9/28/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Santosh Sivan talks about shooting Spyder, that he doesn't need to do much to make Mahesh Babu look good. What interests him about big-budget films. The cinematographer lets us in on how he lights his heroes like Vijay, Mohanlal & Rajinikanth...
- 9/28/2017
- Film Companion
Intelligence Bureau officer Shiva (Mahesh Babu) lands on the track of a roller-coaster that's running in full speed. He flings himself into it and proceeds to fight an evil villain.
One can't be blamed for wondering if this is Spyder or Spiderman and how an ordinary man can do these spectacular things without a skintight bodysuit or cape.
One can't be blamed for wondering if this is Spyder or Spiderman and how an ordinary man can do these spectacular things without a skintight bodysuit or cape.
- 9/27/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Telugu actor Mahesh Babu, whose film SPYder recently launched, seems to be quite content with his role as an actor.
When asked by some media persons if he would take a cue from his counterparts in the film industry such as Jr Ntr, Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna and host a television show, actor Mahesh Babu replied that he would not.
When asked by some media persons if he would take a cue from his counterparts in the film industry such as Jr Ntr, Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna and host a television show, actor Mahesh Babu replied that he would not.
- 9/27/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Telugu actor Mahesh Babu is in conversation with Anupama Chopra ahead of the release of Spyder. The actor talks about his tremendous stardom and how he tries to ‘keep it simple’. Acknowledging his 3-year break, Mahesh Babu highlights the importance of family & how it helps keep him sane. Watch the interview to know how Mahesh Babu gets into his characters & what his driving force is...
- 9/26/2017
- Film Companion
The Prince of Tollywood, Mahesh Babu is expecting the release of the Ar Murugadoss directorial SPYder on September 27. Being a bilingual, the film will mark his debut in the Tamil industry. Yes, SPYder has been made simultaneously in Tamil as well as Telugu. The entire team is busy promoting the film and during one of the promotional events, Mahesh Babu said that he would soon team up with the Baahubali director SS Rajamouli. He revealed that his film with the ace director would go on the floors during the latter half of 2018. ...
- 9/25/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu’s Spyder is all set for release on September 27, amidst a lot of expectations.
While there is no doubt that the film would take the box office in Tollywood by storm, trade analysts opine that it would be the same in the Us box office as well.
While there is no doubt that the film would take the box office in Tollywood by storm, trade analysts opine that it would be the same in the Us box office as well.
- 9/22/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Amidst a lot of speculations on when Simbu aka Str’s first English movie would start rolling, we hear from sources that it would happen next month. Earlier, reports suggested that the film’s shooting would commence in September but with the cinematographer Santosh Sivan busy with the SPYder release, Simbu’s film was postponed. Santosh Sivan is the cinematographer of the Ar Murugadoss directorial SPYder, which has Mahesh Babu playing the lead role.
- 9/21/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Acclaimed director Boyapati Srinivas is reportedly in talks with two stalwarts of the Telugu film industry – N Balakrishna and Mahesh Babu – to act in his upcoming directorial.
Reports suggest that Mahesh Babu has listened to the storyline but has not given his go-ahead till now. The actor is busy with the release of his upcoming film Spyder, which has been directed by Ar Murugadoss. The film is slated to hit the silver screens on September 28 across the globe.
Reports suggest that Mahesh Babu has listened to the storyline but has not given his go-ahead till now. The actor is busy with the release of his upcoming film Spyder, which has been directed by Ar Murugadoss. The film is slated to hit the silver screens on September 28 across the globe.
- 9/20/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
The makers of Mahesh Babu-starrer Spyder unveiled the official trailer of the much-anticipated film. The upcoming Tamil-Telugu bilingual action-thriller has been directed by Ar Murugadoss of Ghajini and Thuppakki fame and the film will mark the first collaboration of Mahesh and Murugadoss.
The 2 minute trailer has Mahesh Babu as his stylish self, as he fights Sj Suryah in this adrenaline-inducing thriller.
The 2 minute trailer has Mahesh Babu as his stylish self, as he fights Sj Suryah in this adrenaline-inducing thriller.
- 9/15/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Ace producer Dil Raju has acquired the distribution rights of three big films and all eyes are on this producer–distributor to gauge his success quotient.
He has acquired the rights of the three most anticipated films in Tollywood and they are Mahesh Babu’s Spyder, Jr Ntr’s Jai Lava Kusa and Pawan Kalyan’s untitled film.
While he has acquired the rights to release Spyder and Pspk 25 in Nizam area, he will be releasing the Jr Ntr starrer Jai Lava Kusa in Nizam and Uttarandhra region.
He has acquired the rights of the three most anticipated films in Tollywood and they are Mahesh Babu’s Spyder, Jr Ntr’s Jai Lava Kusa and Pawan Kalyan’s untitled film.
While he has acquired the rights to release Spyder and Pspk 25 in Nizam area, he will be releasing the Jr Ntr starrer Jai Lava Kusa in Nizam and Uttarandhra region.
- 9/14/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Tollywood star Mahesh Babu undoubtedly has a huge fan following in the United States and almost all his films have done well at the box office there.
In fact, he is the first Tollywood star to cross the $1 million mark in the Us box office with Dookudu.
With his Spyder all set for release on September 27, there are huge expectations among his fans; particularly from the NRIs in the Us.
According to the estimates by trade sources, Spyder is expected to collect $10 million and the first-day premier should collect about $2million.
In fact, he is the first Tollywood star to cross the $1 million mark in the Us box office with Dookudu.
With his Spyder all set for release on September 27, there are huge expectations among his fans; particularly from the NRIs in the Us.
According to the estimates by trade sources, Spyder is expected to collect $10 million and the first-day premier should collect about $2million.
- 9/13/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Superstar Mahesh Babu’s Spyder is gearing up for wide release on September 27. A bilingual spy thriller, the film has been directed by Ar Murugadoss, who has joined hands with Mahesh for the first time.
If the industry grapevine is anything to go by, the film won’t feature the usual smoking and drinking statutory advertisement and instead would feature scenes where Mahesh and Sj Suryah are drinking green tea.
If the industry grapevine is anything to go by, the film won’t feature the usual smoking and drinking statutory advertisement and instead would feature scenes where Mahesh and Sj Suryah are drinking green tea.
- 9/7/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
The first single from the Spyder album ‘Boom Boom’ had become a big hit among fans of actor Mahesh Babu.
Now, yet another single ‘Haali Haali’ was released which has Mahesh Babu fans excited. However, some music buffs opine that the inclusion of too many Tamil words in the lyrics could have been avoided.
Nevertheless, the catchy tune is sure to get this single popular as it goes on the repeat mode. Composed by Harris Jayaraj, the ‘Haali Haali’ song has been rendered by Brijesh Shandilya and Harini.
Now, yet another single ‘Haali Haali’ was released which has Mahesh Babu fans excited. However, some music buffs opine that the inclusion of too many Tamil words in the lyrics could have been avoided.
Nevertheless, the catchy tune is sure to get this single popular as it goes on the repeat mode. Composed by Harris Jayaraj, the ‘Haali Haali’ song has been rendered by Brijesh Shandilya and Harini.
- 9/5/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Mahesh Babu is a star who knows the importance of promoting his films and has been doing it earnestly all this while.
His bilingual SPYder is all set for a Dasara release next month and the star is on the verge of promoting the film to the hilt. Interestingly, the movie will mark his debut in the Tamil film industry and being his first Tamil film, Mahesh Babu is keen on giving it maximum publicity.
His bilingual SPYder is all set for a Dasara release next month and the star is on the verge of promoting the film to the hilt. Interestingly, the movie will mark his debut in the Tamil film industry and being his first Tamil film, Mahesh Babu is keen on giving it maximum publicity.
- 8/28/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Going by the reports doing the rounds in Tollywood, ‘Superstar’ Rajinikanth and director Shankar are likely to attend the audio launch of the Mahesh Babu starrer Spyder.
The film will mark the Tollywood star’s debut in the Tamil film industry following which the team is planning a mega audio launch event to introduce him to the audiences of the state in a big way.
The audio launch is scheduled to take place sometime in September and the team is working on a suitable date which will be announced later officially.
The film will mark the Tollywood star’s debut in the Tamil film industry following which the team is planning a mega audio launch event to introduce him to the audiences of the state in a big way.
The audio launch is scheduled to take place sometime in September and the team is working on a suitable date which will be announced later officially.
- 8/24/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Ar Murugadoss is busy wrapping up Mahesh Babu’s Spyder, which is slated for a September 27 release worldwide. In his latest interview to Deccan Chronicle, the Ghajini filmmaker has revealed that he has a project in the pipeline with superstar Rajinikanth. In the interview, he said that he has already narrated the script to Thalaivar and has even got his nod. “After his two films, Kaala and 2.0, release, my project will start.” It’ll be an interesting combination to watch out for as the two will be joining hands for the first time.
- 8/23/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Director Ar Murugadoss has directed Mahesh Babu for the first time and the film, titled Spyder, is due to release on September 27 across the globe.
Being a bilingual – Tamil and Telugu – it was already announced that the Malayalam dubbed version will be released for Mahesh Babu’s fans in Kerala.
Now, director Ar Murugadoss has come out with an announcement that the film will be dubbed in Arabic as well.
Being a bilingual – Tamil and Telugu – it was already announced that the Malayalam dubbed version will be released for Mahesh Babu’s fans in Kerala.
Now, director Ar Murugadoss has come out with an announcement that the film will be dubbed in Arabic as well.
- 8/23/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Actor Mahesh Babu is on a roll. Even before the release of his film Spyder directed by Ar Murugadoss, the Tollywood superstar has signed his 25th film, which will be directed by Vamshi Paidipally of Oopiri fame.
- 8/14/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
The much-awaited Mahesh Babu starrer Spyder, a Tamil-Telugu bilingual, is confirmed to hit the screens on September 27.
While the Tn rights of the film were recently snapped by Lyca Productions for a whopping Rs. 25 crore, making it the highest buy for a Mahesh Babu film in the state, the film’s overseas rights have fetched Rs. 23.5 crore.
While the Tn rights of the film were recently snapped by Lyca Productions for a whopping Rs. 25 crore, making it the highest buy for a Mahesh Babu film in the state, the film’s overseas rights have fetched Rs. 23.5 crore.
- 8/3/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
The first single, Boom Boom, from Mahesh Babu's highly anticipated bilingual Spyder will be released on August 2 at 6 pm. Apparently, going forward there will one announcement from the makers every Wednesday up until the release. The teaser of the film will be released on August 9, to coincide with Mahesh Babu's birthday. The audio launch will take place in the last week of August, according to reliable sources. ...
- 7/31/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
There is truly a double treat for all Mahesh Babu’s fans out there.
The actor’s birthday, August 9, will be special for his fans as there are plans to release the teaser of his upcoming release Spyder, along with the poster of Bharath Ane Nenu as well.
Spyder, which is scheduled as a Dusshera release this year has gone into the post production mode.
Directed by Ar Murugadoss, the film has been made in Telugu and Tamil simultaneously thereby marking the star’s debut in the Tamil film industry.
The actor’s birthday, August 9, will be special for his fans as there are plans to release the teaser of his upcoming release Spyder, along with the poster of Bharath Ane Nenu as well.
Spyder, which is scheduled as a Dusshera release this year has gone into the post production mode.
Directed by Ar Murugadoss, the film has been made in Telugu and Tamil simultaneously thereby marking the star’s debut in the Tamil film industry.
- 7/27/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Actress Rakul Preet Singh has two major Tamil releases – Dheeran Adhigaaram Ondru and Spyder - this year and she is hopeful of bouncing back strongly with these films in Kollywood after a slew of unsuccessful flicks such as Puthagam and Yennamo Yedho in the industry.
She had recently shot for a duet for Karthi’s Dheeran Adhigaaram Ondru in Puducherry, and it required her to ride a cycle rickshaw.
She had recently shot for a duet for Karthi’s Dheeran Adhigaaram Ondru in Puducherry, and it required her to ride a cycle rickshaw.
- 7/26/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Actor Suriya is on the verge of wrapping up Thaana Serntha Kootam, the rumoured remake of Akshay Kumar-starrer Special 26, which is being directed by Vignesh Shivan. The film is said to be a heist comedy featuring an ensemble cast of Karthik, Ramya Krishnan and Senthil.
Very soon, he will commence work on his next film with Selvaraghavan, with whom he’s teaming up for the first time. It is believed that Rakul Preet Singh, who will be soon seen in Mahesh Babu’s bilingual action flick Spyder, has been finalised as the leading lady.
Very soon, he will commence work on his next film with Selvaraghavan, with whom he’s teaming up for the first time. It is believed that Rakul Preet Singh, who will be soon seen in Mahesh Babu’s bilingual action flick Spyder, has been finalised as the leading lady.
- 7/24/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
The teaser of the Mahesh Babu starrer Spyder is most likely to be out either during the end of July or early August.
The team is busy with the post production right now and are racing against time to get the film to the theatres by September 27, as announced.
Meanwhile, director Ar Murugadoss wants to thrill movie buffs with an extraordinary teaser cut that will lure them to the theatres.
The spy thriller was originally planned as a June 23 release to cash in on the long Eid weekend, but had to be postponed, with the team deciding to re-shoot the climax.
The team is busy with the post production right now and are racing against time to get the film to the theatres by September 27, as announced.
Meanwhile, director Ar Murugadoss wants to thrill movie buffs with an extraordinary teaser cut that will lure them to the theatres.
The spy thriller was originally planned as a June 23 release to cash in on the long Eid weekend, but had to be postponed, with the team deciding to re-shoot the climax.
- 7/11/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Director Vamsi Paidipally is now confirmed to direct Mahesh Babu’s 25th film.
The director had discussed the story with Mahesh Babu and is all set to work on the script. According to sources, he should be ready with the script by the time the star is done with Bharath Ane Nenu.
Mahesh Babu has just wrapped up the Ar Murugadoss directed Spyder and moved over to Bharath Ane Nenu, which is being helmed by Koratala Siva.
While Spyder will hit the silver screens as a Dusshera special, Bharat Ane Nenu is an early 2018 release.
The director had discussed the story with Mahesh Babu and is all set to work on the script. According to sources, he should be ready with the script by the time the star is done with Bharath Ane Nenu.
Mahesh Babu has just wrapped up the Ar Murugadoss directed Spyder and moved over to Bharath Ane Nenu, which is being helmed by Koratala Siva.
While Spyder will hit the silver screens as a Dusshera special, Bharat Ane Nenu is an early 2018 release.
- 7/5/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
The ‘Prince’ of Tollywood Mahesh Babu has just wrapped up the shooting of the Ar Murugadoss directorial Spyder and moved over to Bharath Ane Nenu.
Spyder, which has gone into the post production mode, is scheduled for release on Dusshera this year and Bharath Ane Nenu for Sankaranti next year.
Meanwhile, director Vamsi Paidipally has revealed in an interview that he has signed up Mahesh Babu to play the lead role in his next film.
Spyder, which has gone into the post production mode, is scheduled for release on Dusshera this year and Bharath Ane Nenu for Sankaranti next year.
Meanwhile, director Vamsi Paidipally has revealed in an interview that he has signed up Mahesh Babu to play the lead role in his next film.
- 6/29/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Tollywood star Mahesh Babu is done with the talkie portions of his upcoming film SPYder and will be moving over to his next project without opting for a break.
The actor usually goes on a break between two projects, but this time has decided to move over immediately. The shooting of the Siva Koratala directorial, Bharath Ane Nenu will go on to the floors next week and Mahesh Babu will be joining the sets.
The actor usually goes on a break between two projects, but this time has decided to move over immediately. The shooting of the Siva Koratala directorial, Bharath Ane Nenu will go on to the floors next week and Mahesh Babu will be joining the sets.
- 6/21/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
This Dusshera, movie buffs in Tollywood are in for a major box office clash. According to reports, both Balakrishna’s PaisaVasool and Mahesh Babu’s Spyder are gearing up for release on September 29 to cash in on the Dusshera holidays.
Incidentally, Balakrishna has teamed up with director Puri Jagannadh for the first time in his career while Mahesh Babu and Ar Murugadoss have joined hands for the first time as well.
Incidentally, Balakrishna has teamed up with director Puri Jagannadh for the first time in his career while Mahesh Babu and Ar Murugadoss have joined hands for the first time as well.
- 6/18/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
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