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Chennai, July 2 (IANS)The makers of director Boyapati Srinu's upcoming action entertainer ' Thandaavam', featuring Telugu star Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead, on Wednesday announced that Harshaali Malhotra, best known for having played the little girl Munni in Salman Khan's blockbuster film 'Bajrangi Bhaijan', would play the role of Janani in their film.
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday offered a candid reflection on his political evolution, claiming that he studied at "Modi's school," graduated under Chandrababu Naidu in the TDP, and is now working with Rahul Gandhi in the Congress. His remarks, made at the launch of Bandaru Dattatreya's autobiography 'The Story of the People is My Autobiography' at Shilpakala Vedika, drew attention for both their political significance and personal candor.Praising the veteran BJP leader, Revanth described Dattatreya as a rare politician who has "no enemies, only friends," and highlighted h ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Nandamuri Balakrishna's Akhanda 2: Thaandavam was supposed to release on December 5. Premieres were planned in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and overseas. Governments had even approved special ticket hikes. A day before release, everything collapsed when the Madras High Court put a stay on the film. Online bookings were stopped, premieres were cancelled, and fans were left angry and confused. Adding fuel to the fire, BookMyShow briefly showed "Releasing in 2026" on the film's page. Screenshots went viral, memes flooded social media, and many wondered if the delay was for a year. Trade ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) The AAP on Thursday claimed that public pressure forced the BJP-led Delhi government to withdraw the controversial ban on refuelling overage vehicles, calling it a "victory of the people". In a video message on X, Delhi AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj said,"Congratulations to the people of Delhi. The draconian order to seize old vehicles had to be withdrawn by Delhi's BJP government. The BJP was merely using the court's order as an excuse. When people united and raised their voice, the government had to bow down. In this country, the people are supreme, and no one's tyranny ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Actor Harshaali Malhotra, popular for her role of Munni in Salman Khan-starrer "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", has joined the cast of "Akhanda 2: Thaandavam". The upcoming Telugu film is a sequel to the 2021 release "Akhanda". Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, who also helmed the first part, the film is slated to hit the big screen on September 25. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead. Malhotra,17, will play Janani in the film, which also marks her Telugu debut. Production and distribution company 14 Reels Plus shared Malhotra's casting news on its official X handle on Wednesda ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao passed away on Sunday following a prolonged illness. He was 83. The actor, who had once served as a BJP MLA, passed away at his residence in Filmnagar here early Sunday. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. He had been battling age-related health issues for the last few days. His photograph, recently shared by producer Bandla Ganesh on social media, had shocked the fans. In a career spanning over four decades, he acted in more than 750 films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages. Known for a unique vo ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jul 3 (PTI) Police on Thursday evening arrested BJP leader Jagannath Pradhan from Bhubaneswar in connection with the alleged assault on an on-duty Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officer. Pradhan surrendered at the DCP office here, following which he was arrested after a medical examination, a police officer said. Also Read | Did India Accept Conditions After US Warned PM Narendra Modi That Pakistan Would Launch Major Attack? PIB Fact Check Reveals Truth As Pakistani Accounts Misquote S Jaishankar's Operation Sindoor Statement. Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Additi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) The Indian box office minted Rs 5,723 crore in the first six months of 2025, marking a 14 per cent year-on-year growth, a new industry report has said. The 'India Box Office Report: Jan-Jun 2025', released by Ormax Media on Saturday, highlighted that 17 films crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the domestic box office between January and June, an increase from just 10 titles that achieved the same feat during the first half of 2024. "The cumulative box office for Jan-Jun releases stands at Rs 5,723 crore, which is 14 per cent higher than the same period in 2024 and just ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16 (ANI): With Diwali just around the corner, the festivities have already made an entrance with Bollywood basking in some of its most happening Diwali parties. Just like last year, film producer Ramesh Taurani hosted a grand Diwali party, drawing a star-studded crowd. Among them present were Bollywood star couple Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal. Also Read | Manish Malhotra's Diwali 2025 Bash Oozes With a Mix of Indo-Western Glamour. Known for their adorable camaraderie, the couple brought their playful equation to Ramesh Taurani's Diwali party, droppin ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 3 (ANI): Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has emerged as the thought leader shaping the global biodiversity endeavour, said Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh. He was speaking at the valedictory session of the Animal Taxonomy Summit-2025, organised by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) on Wednesday. The summit, held in Kolkata, laid emphasis on strengthening scientific research and conservation efforts in the field of animal taxonomy. Also Read | Did India Accept Conditions A ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 18 (ANI): The teaser for Mahesh Babu Productions' much-awaited film 'Rao Bahadur' was unveiled on Monday. The film, directed by Venkatesh Maha and presented by Mahesh Babu, stars Satyadev in the lead role. Also Read | Box Office: From Salman Khan's 'Ek Tha Tiger' to Hrithik Roshan's 'War 2', Ranking Opening Weekend Collections of YRF Spy Universe From Lowest to Highest. The teaser, shared by SS Rajamouli, gives a glimpse into a dark and mystical world. The film is described as a "psychological drama" with touches of mystical realism, promising a unique c ...Read More >
Mumbai: In recent times, many Bollywood stars have been showing strong interest in working with South Indian directors. While some of these collaborations have turned into massive blockbusters, others have not performed as expected. Now, Salman Khan is once again teaming up with a South director. After previously working with AR Murugadoss, Salman has given the green signal to a new film with Telugu director Vamshi Paidipally. The film is being produced by Dil Raju on a grand scale. Interestingly, Salman Khan is not taking a regular remuneration for this project. Instead, he is said to be pa ...Read More >
Mandya (Karnataka) [India], July 19 (ANI): A vehicle in the convoy of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar overturned on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway near Mandya district on Saturday, leaving two police personnel injured. Shivakumar, who was following the escort vehicle in his own car, was unharmed in the incident, said officials. Also Read | Chandan Mishra Murder: 5 Held in West Bengal, Prime Suspects Manage to Flee, Say Police. The incident occurred near Goudahalli-T.M. Hosur when the escort vehicle struck a divider and overturned while escorting DCM Shivakumar, who was return ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu congratulated actor Nandamuri Balakrishna on his film Bhagavanth Kesari being adjudged the Best Telugu Film at the 71st National Film Awards for 2023. In a message posted on X, Mr. Naidu expressed happiness over the film's recognition, noting that it was well received by audiences and deserved the honour. He commended Mr. Balakrishna, who played the lead role, and congratulated the entire film team for their achievement. IT Minister Nara Lokesh als ...Read More >
Mumbai: It's that time of the year again when Bigg Boss fever takes over social media, with trending hashtags dominating X (formerly Twitter). Loved in every language, the Hindi version was the first to win hearts in India, and its popularity soon led to spin-offs in regional languages like Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. Bigg Boss 19, hosted by Salman Khan, will premiere on August 24 with the theme 'Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar'. Meanwhile, Bigg Boss Telugu 9, hosted by Akkineni Nagarjuna, kicks off on September 7, 2025, marking his sixth season as host. This time, the Telugu version will als ...Read More >
Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK) will face Salem Spartans (SS) in the 26th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 on Saturday, June 28, at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul. The Kovai Kings are in the last position currently with one win to their name in six games. The Spartans have won and lost three games each and are in fourth position. The Kovai Kings took on IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in their previous game and scored 137 runs for the loss of nine wickets. No batter managed to score more than 25 runs for the team. The Tiruppur Tamizhans took 16.5 overs to reach the target of 138 runs and won ...Read More >
Hassan (Karnataka) [India], July 3 (ANI): Karnataka's Hassan district is in the grip of a worrying surge in heart attack-related deaths, with four more lives lost on June 30, taking the number of deaths to 22 in just 40 days. The majority of the victims were young or middle-aged, raising serious concerns about an emerging health crisis in the region. Among the 22 deaths, five were between 19 and 25 years old, eight were aged between 25 and 45, and only a few were above 60. This disproportionate impact on the younger population has left both the medical community and the public rattled. Also ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) Telugu cinema star Jr NTR said he got to learn a lot from his "War 2" co-star Hrithik Roshan, as he completed shooting for the film. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the movie is a sequel to the 2019 film "War", which featured Roshan in the role of RAW agent Major Kabir Dhaliwal. The upcoming film also stars Kiara Advani and is slated to hit the big screen on August 14. NTR shared the news on his Instagram story on Monday evening. "And It's a wrap for #War2! So much to take back from this one... It's always a blast being on set with @hrithikroshan Sir. His energy is somethin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) The Indian box office minted Rs 5,723 crore in the first six months of 2025, marking a 14 per cent year-on-year growth, a new industry report has said. The 'India Box Office Report: Jan-Jun 2025', released by Ormax Media on Saturday, highlighted that 17 films crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the domestic box office between January and June, an increase from just 10 titles that achieved the same feat during the first half of 2024. "The cumulative box office for Jan-Jun releases stands at Rs 5,723 crore, which is 14 per cent higher than the same period in 2024 and just ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17: The rules of performance marketing have changed. What once worked - batch reports, generic creatives, and reactive decision-making - now leads to wasted budgets and missed targets. Today, it's all about speed, precision, and knowing exactly where your next best opportunity lies. Also Read | Wipro Q1 FY26 Results: Tech Giant Reports 11% Rise in Net Profit to INR 3,336 Crore, Announces INR 5 Interim Dividend. That's where performance marketing expert Nipun Taneja steps in. With over $100 million in managed ad spend and more than 15 years of hands-on experience, Tane ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 3 (ANI): Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister (Innovation, Digital Technology and Governance) Gokul Butail presented a rare autographed photograph of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday. According to a release, the historic photograph was gifted to Butail by Surya Bose, the nephew of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, during his recent visit to Hamburg, Germany. Also Read | 'Akhanda 2: Thandaavam': Bajrangi Bhaijaan Fame Harshaali Malhotra to Play 'Janani' in Telugu Star Nandamuri Balakrishna's Film. Butail wa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta celebrated her 51st birthday in her ancestral village, Nandgarh, in neighbouring Haryana on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top Union ministers and BJP leaders greeted Gupta, born on July 19, 1974, on her first birthday after becoming the chief minister in February. "Best wishes to Delhi Chief Minister, Smt. Rekha Gupta ji, on her birthday. Rising through the ranks, she has always remained active in serving Delhi. As Chief Minister, she has undertaken numerous initiatives for the city's welfare. May she be blessed with ...Read More >