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Hyderabad: A tense situation unfolded at the Jalpally residence of veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu on Tuesday when his younger son, Manchu Manoj, attempted to enter the property. The incident escalated as journalists covering the event were also reportedly assaulted. Also Read: Unique Fashion of Allu Arjun in Pushpa 2: Check out special Pochampally designs According to reports, the conflict arose when Manchu Manoj was stopped by security personnel at the house's entrance. Viral videos from the scene show Mohan Babu hitting a journalist with a microphone, resulting in injuries to the reporter. The public feud within the Manchu family intensified earlier this week when Mohan Babu filed a police complaint on Monday. In his complaint, Mohan Babu alleged that his son Manoj and his wife were attempting to forcibly seize the Jalpally property by using threats and intimidation. Responding to the allegations, Manchu Manoj denied any intentions of claiming property, stating that his fight was about defending his self-respect. Manoj emphasized that he had sought police protection for himself and his family and had already met with a senior police official about the matter. He also took to social media to claim that his father's accusations against him were "baseless, malicious, and false." Meanwhile, Mohan Babu's elder son, Manchu Vishnu, has expressed optimism that the family disputes could be resolved amicably. On December 8, Manoj filed another complaint with the Pahadishareef police station. In his complaint, he alleged that 10 unidentified individuals had trespassed on his property and assaulted him, leading to injuries as he attempted to intervene and apprehend them. A case has since been registered by the police based on his statement.
Mumbai, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood's Khiladi Akshay Kumar showcased his philosophical side as he shared a heartfelt message on the true essence of life. Taking to Instagram, the actor shared a thoughtful note where he emphasized the importance of cherishing small and joyful moments. Kumar also reminded fans that real wealth lies not in material possessions but in the stolen moments of happiness. Sharing his throwback image, the 'Kesari Chapter 2' actor wrote, "In life, we accumulate stolen moments of happiness. That's your real wealth."- A reminder to laugh loud, love deep, and cheris ...Read More >
Finding a suitable kidney donor is still the biggest obstacle, even though Prabhas' support has given the family hope. Telugu actor Prabhas has come forward to show support for veteran comedian Fish Venkat, who is receiving treatment in the intensive care unit and is in critical condition. The well-known philanthropist actor has promised to pay for Venkat's urgent kidney transplant. Sravanthi, Venkat's daughter, confirmed in an interview with One India that Prabhas' team has committed to paying ...Read More >
GURGAON: The investigation into the murder of a 25-year-old former international tennis player, allegedly by her father, has revealed a sudden deterioration in their relationship. The apparent reason was a disagreement over the academy she ran near their house, but the roots clearly run deeper. The father, who claims to have spent Rs 2 crore on his daughter's tennis career, told interrogators he was troubled by questions about her "character" that some of his associates had raised.Deepak Yadav, who shot Radhika at their house Thursday morning, had allegedly been insisting for two weeks on her ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 13: Veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao's passing has left the film industry in mourning. Megastar Chiranjeevi and actor-producer Vishnu Manchu have expressed their grief and paid heartfelt tributes to the legendary actor on social media. Chiranjeevi took to his X handle to remember Rao's remarkable contribution to Indian cinema. He tweeted in Telugu which translates, "The news of the passing of legendary actor and multi-talented personality Sri Kota Srinivasa Rao garu has deeply saddened me. We both began our film careers together with the movie "Praanam Khareedu." Since then, he ac ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Rashmika Mandanna reclaimed her long-standing connection with nature this World Environment Day. Rashmika dropped a cute picture of herself as a child in a garden with the words, "Me & the nature go way back!" "Some things never change ..#EnvironmentDay," Rashmika further wrote. World Environment Day was established back in 1972 during the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. The theme for this year is - "Putting an End to Plastic Pollution." Last week, Rashmika shared her mantra to face difficult times through a social media post. O ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to France, the European Union (EU), and Belgium from June 8 to 14, 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs announced in a press release on Sunday. The visit marks a significant step in further strengthening India's strategic partnerships with Europe. The EAM will first travel to Paris and Marseille, France, where he will hold bilateral discussions with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Jean Noel Barrot. Also Read | Indian Citizen Dies in UAE: Civil Engineer Issac Paul ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): Veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu has been booked for allegedly assaulting a journalist at his residence in Jalpalli, Rangareddy district, on the evening of December 10, 2024. The incident occurred around 7:50 pm, when the journalist, along with other media personnel, was covering the ongoing dispute between the actor and his son, actor Manchu Manoj. According to the police FIR, a formal complaint was lodged by the reporter, at 10:55 pm on the same day, following the alleged assault. The statement was recorded by B. Dayakar Reddy, Sub-Inspector of Police a ...Read More >
Allu Arjun is one of the biggest names in the Telugu film industry. The mass hero enjoys a massive fan following because of his charismatic screen presence and engaging performances. He is currently in the limelight because of Pushpa 2, which hit the screens on December 5 and opened to an earth-shattering response at the box office. Amid this, a photo of Bunny from a wedding has become the talk of the town. Allu Arjun, the star of films such as DJ and Pushpa, recently attended a wedding in Hyder ...Read More >
Veteran actor and former Rajya Sabha member Manchu Mohan Babu was admitted to the emergency department of Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli in Hyderabad on Monday (December 10, 2024) night. He was brought in with complaints of diffuse body pain, anxiety, and a history of loss of consciousness. Hours earlier, Mr. Mohan Babu was caught in a fracas when journalists tried to speak to him and one of the journalists suffered injuries. The actor was summoned by the Rachakonda commissioner for posing th ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad police on Wednesday issued a warning against social media accounts posting false or misleading videos and photos contradicting official statements about the Sandhya Theatre stampede. On December 22, the police released a 9-minute, 57-second video outlining the timeline of events at Sandhya Theatre before actor Allu Arjun arrived and left the premises. However, certain social media posts alleged that 39-year-old M Revathi had died before the actor arrived at the venue. In response, the police stated they would take strict action against individuals spreading false inf ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Get ready, Bigg Boss fans! The much-awaited Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is all set to hit your screens soon, and this time, there's a special twist that has already created a huge buzz. Yes, it's no longer just for celebrities -- common people can now become contestants too! The makers recently dropped a powerful promo featuring none other than Akkineni Nagarjuna, confirming his return as the host. With the punchline "Ee sari chadharangam kaadu, ranarangame" (This time it's not a chessboard, it's a battlefield), the hype has gone sky-high. The promo promises intense drama, fierce bat ...Read More >
Chennai, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Vishnu Manchu on Monday penned a note of gratitude to actor Suriya after the latter sent a bouquet and a congratulatory note for the success of 'Kannappa', saying he was proud of Vishnu Manchu for creating something that had touched so many hearts. Taking to his X timeline, Vishnu Manchu posted a picture of the flower bouquet and the message Suriya had sent him and thanked him for both the flowers and the message. Suriya, in his message to Vishnu, had said, "Big congratulations dear brother Vishnu on this amazing milestone! Your passion, hardwork, and ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Film actor Manchu Manoj appeared before Rachakonda Police Commissioner G Sudheer Babu on Wednesday, in connection with a case booked against him in Pahadi Shareef police station under Section 329 (criminal trespass) of BNS. Manoj, son of veteran film actor Manchu Mohan Babu, came to the Police Commissioner's office in Neredmet in the afternoon [...] Manoj, son of veteran film actor Manchu Mohan Babu, came to the Police Commissioner's office in Neredmet in the afternoon following a notice issued to him by the Rachakonda Police Commissioner under Section 126 of BNS in view of the ens ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former head of Air India and chairman of the Railway Board Ashwani Lohani is the new Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) director. The official order for his appointment was issued on Wednesday. A 1980-batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME), Lohani is known for turning around various organisations during his illustrious career. Following his retirement from IRSME service, he joined the GMR Group as the CEO. According to the order dated June 4, his appointment to the post of director, Prime Ministers Museum and Library in the rank and pa ...Read More >
Telugu actor Ram Pothineni debuts as a lyricist for the first single of his film Andhra King Taluka, releasing July 18. The song features Anirudh Ravichander's vocals. Telugu actor Ram Pothineni has now ventured into the world of lyrics, marking a new chapter in his career. The actor announced that he has penned the lyrics for the first single from his upcoming film Andhra King Taluka, making this his debut as a lyricist. The song is set to release on July 18, 2025. Earlier on Tuesday, Ram Poth ...Read More >
New Delhi: The pan-India mythological drama 'Kannappa', starring Vishnu Manchu and featuring cameos by Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, Prabhas, and Kajal Aggarwal, hit cinemas on June 27, 2025. Despite its star-studded cast and grand production, the film has seen a slow start at the box office. According to early estimates from Sacnilk, 'Kannappa' earned ₹9 crore net in India on its first day of release. Although this marks Vishnu Manchu's biggest opener, it falls short of expectations considering the film's massive budget of ₹200 crore and the presence of big-name stars. The film saw varying occupa ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 13 (ANI): The Telugu film industry and fans across the country were left heartbroken on Sunday morning with the news of veteran actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao death. He was 83. Soon after the news of his death broke, several political leaders, film stars, and close friends began arriving at his residence to pay their last respects. From Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, many were seen offering condolences to Rao family. Actor Prakash Raj also visited Rao residence to pay his tribute to the late ac ...Read More >
NEW DELHI/BATHINDA: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Friday conducted searches at 22 de-addiction centres across Punjab, including in Chandigarh, Barnala and Ludhiana, after its investigation revealed illegal sale of drugs by these centres. The agency also searched a premise in Mumbai linked to the accused.Dr Amit Bansal, who runs these 22 centres, is prime accused in the case, sources said. Bansal, against whom Punjab Police has registered multiple FIRs, is alleged to be engaged in illegal sale of drugs from his de-addiction centres.Privately-run drug de-addiction centres in Punjab are ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) Telugu superstar Allu Arjun on Thursday said the humongous success of his latest release "Pushpa 2: The Rule" is a reflection of people's love and he hopes the box office record of the film, which has become the fastest movie to earn Rs 1,000 crore, is broken soon by another movie. A sequel to Arjun's 2021 Telugu blockbuster "Pushpa: The Rise", the film released on December 5 with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam, and has emerged as one of the biggest hits of 2024. Also Read | RSIFF 2024: Nick Jonas Reveals Being Fascinated by Priyanka ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 3 (ANI): Monday kick-started on an exciting note for the fans of actor Prabhas as his first look as 'Rudra' was unveiled in the morning. The poster features him in the guise of a hermit, his matted hair flowing wildly, his forehead smeared with sacred chandan, gripping a crescent moon staff that hints at divine power and celestial energy. Sharing his look from the film, Prabhas on social media wrote, " (Om symbol) The Divine Guardian 'Rudra' (Om symbol) Unveiling my look as 'Rudra'. The embodiment of strength and wisdom as the unwavering protector in #K ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has officially signed on for director Atlee's upcoming film AA22xA6, starring Telugu superstar Allu Arjun in the lead role. The announcement was made on Saturday, June 7, 2025, when the makers of the film released a video on their X (formerly Twitter) handle. This magnum opus is the first collaboration between Deepika Padukone and Allu Arjun, two of Indian cinema's biggest stars. The film also sees Deepika reuniting with director Atlee after their collaboration on the 2023 hit film Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan. Sharing the announcement video, the ...Read More >
New Delhi: A viral YouTube video recently claimed that Rs 500 currency notes will stop being used from March next year. However, the Central government has dismissed these claims. In a post on X, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) clarified that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made no such announcement, and Rs 500 notes will continue to be valid for transactions. A video posted on the YouTube channel 'CAPITAL TV' has created confusion by claiming that Rs 500 notes will be discontinued by March 2026. Clearing the air, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) shared a fact-check post on X, saying ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued a comprehensive advisory detailing diversions and potential congestion points in anticipation of two significant Congress party events scheduled for Friday. These include the inauguration of the bronze statue of former Chief Minister Konijeti Rosaiah at Old PS Saifabad and a Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee meeting at LB Stadium. For the inauguration of the bronze statue, traffic approaching Iqbal Minar from the Secretariat will be diverted towards Ravindra Bharathi, while vehicles from Ravindra Bharathi will be directed towards Telugu T ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 6 (Maxim News): In a major boost to employment opportunities in the banking sector, public sector banks (PSBs) are set to recruit around 50,000 personnel during the current financial year (FY2025), according to data compiled from various banks. The move is aimed at supporting expanding business operations, enhancing customer services, and strengthening digital and physical infrastructure. The State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender, is leading the hiring wave with plans to employ nearly 20,000 people in FY2025. This includes both probationary officers and speci ...Read More >
Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and the entire Pushpa 2: The Rule team are in full swing preparing for the film's highly anticipated release on December 5. Fans have even more reason to celebrate as it has been officially confirmed that the Pushpa franchise will expand with a third installment. In a photo shared by Manobala Vijayabalan, sound designer Resul Pookutty and the crew are seen standing before a screen displaying the title of the next chapter: Pushpa 3: The Rampage. In a picture shared by Manobala Vijayabalan, we could see sound designer Resul Pookutty and the rest of the crew stand ...Read More >
Chennai, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of Telugu Star Allu Arjun's upcoming film with director Atlee, being tentatively referred to as AA22 X A6, on Saturday welcomed actress Deepika Padukone onboard the film's unit. Taking to its X timeline, Sun Pictures, the production house producing the film, wrote, "The Queen marches to conquer! Welcome onboard @deepikapadukone #TheFacesOfAA22xA6. #AA22xA6 - A Magnum Opus from Sun Pictures. @alluarjun @Atlee_dir #SunPictures #AA22 #A6" The production house shared a video of Atlee meeting Deepika Padukone and narrating the script to her. The clip al ...Read More >
Hyderabad, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) A case has been filed against BRS leaders in connection with the attack on the office of Telugu news channel 'Maha News', Hyderabad police said on Sunday. Bharat Rashtra Samithi student wing President Gellu Srinivas Yadav has also been arrested for Saturday's incident. A case has been registered under Bharat Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 331(5), 331(7), 109(1), 118(1), 126(2), 324(5), 324(6), 351(3), 79 r/w 3(5). Police also booked cases against former Speaker Madhusudhana Chary and former MP Balka Suman for trying to resist the arrest of Srinivas Yadav fr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu has been booked for allegedly assaulting a journalist at his residence in Jalpalli, Rangareddy district, on the evening of December 10, 2024. The incident occurred around 7:50 pm, when the journalist, along with other media personnel, was covering the ongoing dispute between the actor and his son, actor Manchu Manoj. According to the police FIR, a formal complaint was lodged by the reporter, at 10:55 pm on the same day, following the alleged assault. The statement was recorded by B. Dayakar Reddy, Sub-Inspector of Police at the Pahadishareef Police ...Read More >
Mumbai: An article by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi terming the 2024 state assembly polls as 'match-fixing' stirred a political controversy in Maharashtra. Statement Of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the Congress leader was insulting the voters and Ladki Bahins of Maharashtra. He said, "Rahul Gandhi has accepted his defeat in Bihar. As long as Rahul Gandhi keeps giving himself false assurances, his party can never win". Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule's Statement Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule criticised Gandhi, saying his party w ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) On her milestone 50th birthday, Shilpa Shetty took a heartfelt moment to reflect on her incredible journey and the defining stories that have shaped her both personally and professionally. Celebrating decades of success and growth, she shared insights into the experiences that made her the strong and inspiring woman she is today. Taking to Instagram, she posted a video of her transformation over the years and wrote, "Grateful for my journey and the stories that made me and the ones still on my way. Thank you for all your love and wishes Instafam. #Gratitude #lo ...Read More >