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Hyderabad, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Sujeeth's eagerly awaited action extravaganza, 'They Call Him OG', featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead, on Monday thrilled fans and film buffs by releasing the track 'Guns N Roses' from the film. Taking to its social media timelines, DVV Entertainment, the production house producing the film, wrote, "#GunsNRoses is out now.....Enjoy the high #OG #TheyCallHimOG. " The track, which has been composed by one of India's top music directors Thaman, has rap lyrics by Adviteeya. The rap portions have been sung by Harsha D. Earlier in the month, the makers of the film had released a glimpse video on the occasion of actor Pawan Kalyan's birthday. The glimpse video released showed the antagonist of the film, reading a letter he had written to OG (played by Pawan Kalyan). He says, "Dear OG, Expecting to meet you, to talk to you and to kill you, your OMI. Happy birthday OG." The glimpse video then goes on to show the antagonist bludgeoning his victims with a baseball bat. The action sequences in the glimpse video gave audiences an idea of the brutal nature of the opponent OG would be taking on in the film. It also showed Pawan Kalyan with a Japanese Katana sword at the end, promising a gripping and intense conflict on the cards. Needless to say, the glimpse video left fans of actor Pawan Kalyan thrilled. They call him OG, which has been directed by Sujeeth, boasts a powerful ensemble with Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Prakash Raj, and Sriya Reddy in key roles. Produced by DVV Danayya and Kalyan Dasari under the DVV Entertainment banner -- the same powerhouse behind global phenomenon RRR -- OG is already being hailed as the biggest cinematic event of 2025. Cinematography for the film is by Ravi K Chandran ISC and Manoj Paramahamsa ISC, and editing is by Navin Nooli. Titled after its cryptic lead, and carrying the tagline "They Call Him OG," the film promises a full-blown assault of mass, mystique, and madness. The film has triggered huge interest as fans believe it will have Pawan Kalyan wielding a Katana again. The film, which is expected to be high on action, was originally slated to hit screens worldwide on September 27 last year. However, its release was delayed. Now, the film is all set to hit screens almost a year later on September 25 this year.
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the fourth private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, Axiom Mission 4," the National Aeronautics ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
While Diwali celebrations are lighting up the skies and houses are buzzing with chatter and laughter as families gather to celebrate the festival of lights, new shows and movies are making their way onto streaming giants for the fans to enjoy. From movies to shows, national as well as international, will be premiering on the over-the-top (OTT) platforms during the weekend. So grab your drinks, popcorn, and other favourite snacks to take a look at the long list of releases this weekend. They Call ...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 >
Actor Rana Daggubati appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Hyderabad concerning a money laundering case linked to illegal online betting and gambling. The ED had summoned Daggubati and other actors like Prakash Raj and Vijay Deverakonda, who have already appeared, for endorsing online betting apps allegedly generating illicit funds. The agency is recording statements under the PMLA. Actor Rana Daggubati on Monday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Hyderabad in conn ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Adivi Sesh is all pepped up for the dual Hindi-Telugu teaser launches across Hyderabad and Mumbai on the same day on December 18, which he has declared as "Day of Dacoit". Sesh shared, "December 18 truly feels like the Day of Dacoit for me. This film has been a long, emotional journey, one that I've been deeply involved in from the very beginning." He understands that launching the teaser in two places at the same day is tough. Sesh added: Launching the teaser in Mumbai and Hyderabad on the same day is hectic, but it reflects how strongly I feel about t ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...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 >
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) Actors Jaideep Ahlawat and Nimrat Kaur are the new nemesis of Manoj Bajpayee's spy Srikant Tiwary in the upcoming third season of "The Family", streaming service Prime Video has announced. The OTT platform on Friday shared the first glimpse of the new season of the series, which will see Bajpayee reprise his character of Tiwari, a middle-class guy and a world-class spy. "The wait is over. New season. New mission. #TheFamilyManOnPrime, coming soon in 2025," Prime Video posted on its official social media handles along with the teaser. Created and directed by Raj Nidim ...Read More >
New Delhi: NTR, the man of the masses, has firmly cemented his place as one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema. With his magnetic screen presence, powerful performances, and unmatched charisma, he continues to be a force to reckon with. After captivating global audiences with RRR, the superstar is now gearing up for two of the biggest releases of 2025 and 2026. First up is War 2, marking his much-awaited Bollywood debut in YRF's highly successful spy universe. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film will see NTR face off against Hrithik Roshan in an electrifying showdown. Also starring Kiara Ad ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, under the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines, Republic of Benin. The scope of the contracts cover ...Read More >
Last night, TV stars Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain threw a grand Diwali party in Mumbai. Various Bollywood celebrities as well as television stars graced the party with their fashionable presence. Amid all the flashing lights and celeb appearances, hosts Vicky Jain and Krushna Abhishek grabbed the attention of fans with their fun dance duet. A video from the party showed Vicky Jain taking the dance floor along with Krushna Abhishek and delivering an energetic dance number, spreading an infectio ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): The much-awaited film 'The Paradise' which stars Telugu actor Nani and directed by Srikanth Odela, has officially gone on floors. The makers began shooting on June 21 and shared the news with a new photo from the sets. Also Read | Christy Martin Biopic: Sydney Sweeney Says She 'Didn't Care' About Getting Hurt While Filming Fight Scenes With Co-Star Katy O'Brian. The photo, posted on the film's official social media page, shows Nani in character as Dhagad. He is seen placing his foot on stacked weight plates, wearing green leather shoes and a styl ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 28: A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a woman accused Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, who is posted with the Murshidabad unit of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, of allegedly raping her 12 times for six months in 2013. As per the police complaint lodged by the woman, Kartik Maharaj raped her multiple times 12 years ago promising her a job at a local school. The ruling Trinamool Congress is highlighting the issue in a major way and accusing the BJP of being silent on it since the accused monk had been reportedly close to the saffron party. The woman accusin ...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 >
Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) grilled Tollywood actor Manchu Lakshmi for three hours on Wednesday in connection with the illegal betting app case.Sources said Manchu Lakshmi received small amounts of money from the betting app. Manchu Lakshmi reportedly snapped at some mediapersons after they crowded around her, trying to take pictures as she alighted from her car and tried to make her way inside the ED office in Basheerbagh.The ED summons are part of an ongoing investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act into ad campaigns promoting betting apps. So far, the agency ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj ...Read More >
On Sunday (31st August) evening, an employee at a government-run liquor shop in Nirmri Colony of Delhi was stabbed multiple times by Akbar, Rehan and 2 others. According to reports, the victim was identified as 52-year-old Gyanpal Singh. The four barged into the liquor shop on Sunday evening and attacked Singh with a baseball bat. Thereafter, they stabbed the victim multiple times. During the time of the assault, the accused wore face coverings. The CCTV footage of the incident has now gone viral on social media. Following the attack, 52-year-old Gyanpal Singh was admitted to the Deep Chand ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) Actor Pawan Kalyan has completed shooting for his upcoming film "Ustaad Bhagat Singh". Directed by Harish Shankar, the film also stars Raashii Khanna and Sreeleela alongside Kalyan. The film revolves around an IPS officer and his daughter, who fake their deaths following his family's murder by former foes. Khanna shared a selfie from the set alongside the actor on her Instagram handle on Saturday evening. She called the experience of working with Kalyan an honour. "It's a wrap for @pawankalyan garu for #UstaadBhagatSingh. It has been amazing sharing this film with hi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: They Call Him OG (also called OG), starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, is continuing its sensational run at the box office. The gangster action drama, directed by Sujeeth, created a storm on its release day by registering the biggest Indian film opening of 2025. The film hit theatres on September 25 and went past superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie. OG Box Office Collection Day 2 After a record-breaking start, They Call Him OG witnessed a noticeable dip in earnings on Day 2, Friday, September 26. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 19.25 crore net in India ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Kantara: Chapter 1, the prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, is all set to release on October 2. Directed and acted by Rishab Shetty, the film has been in the making for more than two years. The trailer, visuals, and scale of the movie have created huge hype. Advance bookings are already strong, crossing Rs. 4.2 crore in India, which is more than double the first film's opening day numbers. Recently, the team held a grand pre-release event in Hyderabad with Jr. NTR as the chief guest. The celebrations in Hyderabad, however, took an unexpected turn. Rishab Shetty spoke only in K ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 29: Actor Emraan Hashmi is all set to reprise his iconic role as Shivam. He has kicked off the first shooting schedule of the much-anticipated "Awarapan 2" in Bangkok. Producer Vishesh Bhat took to Instagram to announce the film and revealed that it has gone on floors. Sharing a clapboard, he wrote, "Tera Mera Rishta Purana bro @emraanhashmi ...#ShootBegins #StayTuned #Awarapan2 #VisheshFilms #NitinKakkar #AwarapanFans #Awarapan #Fans #VisheshBhatt #emraanhashmi." The inaugural shooting schedule is now underway in Bangkok, following the mahurat puja ceremony held on September ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) unit of Jammu and Kashmir Police is conducting searches at ten locations across four districts in the Valley. An official told news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the raids are part of an ongoing investigation into a terror-crime case linked to a terrorist sleeper cell and recruitment module handled by Jaish commander Abdullah Ghazi from across the border. The searches are underway at one location in Pulwama, six in Ganderbal, one in Srinagar, and two in Budgam district -- (KNO) ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 30 (ANI): Megastar Chiranjeevi was all praise for the actor-politician Pawan Kalyan's latest film 'OG' on Tuesday. Taking to his X handle, Chiranjeevi described his experience of watching the movie, saying that the film was on par with "Hollywood standards." Written and directed by Sujeeth, the film also starred Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Mohan and Arjun Das in prominent roles. The megastar watched the film with his family, which also included his son Ram Charan. The actor called the film a "brilliant gangster film." "Watched #TheyCallHimOG with my who ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Emraan Hashmi, the Bollywood actor who ruled hearts in the 2000s with his romantic thrillers and chartbuster songs, is once again in the spotlight. Known for films like Murder, Jannat, and Gangster, Emraan was once synonymous with intense performances and unforgettable music. However, in recent years, he hasn't seen many big box-office hits. That changed with Aryan Khan's Netflix series The Ba**ds of Bollywood, which has sparked a fresh wave of admiration for the actor. The Netflix series, Aryan Khan's directorial debut, features Emraan Hashmi in a hilarious cameo as an intimacy co ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Raising his voice against Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan for his remarks on Hindi language, film actor Prakash Raj expressed displeasure over the former's statement underscoring the importance of Hindi and its advantages in learning it for better communication. In a tweet, Prakash Raj said, "Should sell at this range. Chi... Chi.. Shameful." Prakash Raj posted the tweet in response to Pawan's comments. Pawan was the guest of honour at the "Dakshin Samvad" programme organized by the Department of Official Language under the Ministry of Home Affairs, in Hyderabad ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's capital city has secured the third position in the category of urban spaces with population exceeding 10 lakh, while Prayagraj was adjudged the Cleanest Ganga City in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Lucknow also became the first city in the state to achieve a 7-star Garbage Free City rating in the 2024-25 survey. Gorakhpur achieved double success, ranking third in the Safai Mitra Surakshit Sheher category and fourth among cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakh. Agra has been recognised as the Emerging Clean City of Uttar Pradesh, securi ...Read More >
Mangaluru: The "Dharmasthala mass burial allegations" began almost a month ago, specifically on June 22, 2025. The issue started when a letter, circulated on social media in the names of advocates Ojaswi Gowda and Sachin Deshpande, stated that an individual claimed to have buried hundreds of bodies to cover up numerous murders, rapes, and killings of women that occurred in Dharmasthala. The letter also mentioned that the witness had decided to exhume the buried bodies in the presence of the police. In this context, here is a brief overview of the developments from June 22 to July 19, 2025: ...Read More >