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New Delhi | Crime thriller "Hit: The Third Case", starring Telugu cinema star Nani, is set to be released in theatres on May 1, 2025. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the upcoming film is the sequel to Adivi Sesh's "HIT: The Second Case" which released in 2022. Nani shared a new still of the film, reportedly set in Kashmir, on his official X page. "Merry Christmas to each one of you #HIT3," the actor captioned the poster in which he can be seen holding the reins of a black horse set against the backdrop of a snow-capped landscape. "Hit: The Third Case" is produced by Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions. It also stars Srinidhi Shetty of "KGF" franchise fame.
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, 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 >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Producers and distributors say it is too early to assess the exact implication of US president Donald Trump's announcement of a 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made films but if it applies to Indian films releasing in America, then the ticket rates will go up. On Monday, Trump reiterated his comments in May by announcing that he will be imposing a "100 per cent tariff" on any and all movies that are "made outside of the United States". Asked about Trump's latest announcement, Shibasish Sarkar, president of the Producers Guild of India, said he is taking a wait and watc ...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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
HYDERABAD: In the wake of busting one of the largest film piracy rackets in recent times, Hyderabad police held a high-level meeting with prominent members of the Telugu film industry to share the investigation findings and discuss the precautions to be taken. The meeting was attended by leading actors Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, Nagarjuna and Nani, along with Telangana Film Development Corporation Chairman V. Venkata Ramana Reddy (Dil Raju), producers, exhibitors and digital distribution partners. During the meeting, senior police officers explained the two major methods used by offenders to pi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Excitement filled the air at Sandhya Theatre on the night of December 4 as eager fans flocked to watch the much-anticipated film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'. The atmosphere outside the theatre was electric, with fans waiting eagerly in long queues, all ready to witness the action-packed sequel. Speaking to ANI, one excited fan, after watching the film, shared his thoughts, saying, "The climax was awesome!" The premiere event, held on Wednesday also turned into a grand celebration as actor Allu Arjun, along with co-star Rashmika Mandanna, graced the occasion, adding to the buzz surrounding ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a dramatic turn of events, Canadian PM Mark Carney called PM Modi and invited him for the G7 summit that begins eight days from now at Kananaskis in Alberta. Modi accepted the invitation and said he was looking forward to meeting him at the summit.The announcement by Modi on X followed almost a week of suspense over his participation because of a lack of invitation, drawing barbs from the opposition about his possible exclusion from the summit. India is not a member of G7 but Modi has been invited for all summits since 2019. Modi congratulated Carney on his poll win and thanked h ...Read More >
New Delhi: Acclaimed Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, known for his powerful and versatile performances, recently offered a glimpse into a potential rising star from his own family. His daughter, Shora Siddiqui, is earning praise online after a video of her participating in an acting workshop went viral. Taking to Instagram, Nawazuddin shared a short clip of Shora performing a scene at the workshop, captioning the video: "Can I come in... Scene one" The post was accompanied by hashtags including #actor, #actorslife, #script, #rehearsals, and #scenework. Watch the video here Shora's conf ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly witnessed heated exchanges after Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLA and veteran actor Nandamuri Balakrishna called former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy a "psycho" during Assembly proceedings on Thursday, following a debate initiated by BJP MLA Kamineni Srinivas about the previous YSRCP government's alleged neglect of the Telugu film industry.The controversy erupted when Srinivas claimed that film industry representatives had difficulty meeting Jagan during his tenure as chief minister until megastar Chiranjeevi intervened.Balakrishna's interru ...Read More >
Bollywood actor Raghav Juyal is now the latest addition of the highly anticipated pan-India film The Paradise starring Natural Star Nani in the lead role. The actor was at the script reading session of the film and will begin shooting for the film soon. This news was confirmed by the actor himself through a social media post, where he shared his excitement regarding joining the new project. In the caption he wrote, "#TheParadise begins...Had a blast at the script reading session with my dearest ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) A three-storey chawl collapsed in the western suburb of Bandra here in the early hours of Friday, with at least 10 people feared trapped in the debris, civic officials said. As many as seven people have been rescued from the debris so far and admitted to the civic-run Bhabha Hospital, they said. According to preliminary information, chawl number 37 in the Bharat Nagar area of Bandra East collapsed around 5.56 am. Eight fire engines are at the spot along with teams from the Mumbai police and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's local ward machinery, an official from ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) 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 o ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The wait is almost over. Come December 5, Icon Star Allu Arjun will return as the fearless Pushparaj in Pushpa 2: The Rule, the sequel to Pushpa: The Rise. After leaving audiences on the edge of their seats in the first installment, the battle between Pushpa and his antagonist Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat (Fahadh Faasil) is set to take center stage in this high-octane action drama. Pushpa 2 continues the saga of Pushpa Raj, an unassuming laborer who rises to power in the world of red sandalwood smuggling, all while making powerful enemies. The first film set the tone with gripping actio ...Read More >
Kota, Jun 6 (PTI) A relationship manager in an ICICI bank branch in Kota allegedly swindled around Rs 4.58 crore from customers' accounts only to lose the lot of it in the stock market, police on Friday said. She was arrested last week and is currently under judicial custody, they said. Also Read | Bengaluru Stampede: Police Complaint Lodged Against Virat Kohli Over Stampede Tragedy Near Chinnaswamy Stadium. The accused, Sakshi Gupta, was posted as a relationship manager at ICICI Bank's DCM branch. Police said she had been pilfering from more than 110 accounts belonging to 41 customers for ...Read More >
Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 26 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly turned into a battleground of sharp exchanges and political drama after TDP MLA and veteran film actor Nandamuri Balakrishna made controversial remarks against former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, calling him a psycho during Assembly proceedings. The uproar began during a debate on Thursday sparked by BJP MLA Kamineni Srinivas, who criticized the previous YSRCP government for alleged neglect of the Telugu film industry. According to Srinivas, leading film personalities had tried to meet Jag ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh has once again made a mark on the national stage by securing multiple honours in the prestigious Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024 as Super Swachh League Cities, reaffirming its commitment to cleanliness and urban sanitation. Five municipal corporations from the State have been selected for awards across different population-based and special categories. The awards will be presented by the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and the Minister for Power at a grand ceremony in New Delhi on July 17. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu congratulated the Municipal De ...Read More >
Picture Credit: Facebook Veteran Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt is quickly becoming a familiar face in South Indian cinema with his long list of films, including the upcoming Kannada film 'KD: The Devil'. During the teaser launch event in Mumbai, the 'KGF 2' actor opened up about his admiration for Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi.According to a Telangana Today report, Dutt opened up about the bond he shares with the star and revealed, "He remade my 'Munna Bhai MBBS' in Telugu. I have a beautiful connec ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Delhi-based '3plus4crew', Shylee Preetam from Hyderabad and Riniya Taku from Itanagar were top winners in different categories at the 15th All India K-pop contest here. Organised by the Korean Cultural Centre India, the event concluded with a grand finale at the OP Jindal Auditorium. Also Read | Fish Venkat Death: Telugu Actor Venkat Raj aka Fish Venkat Dies of Kidney Disease and Liver Failure at 53. '3plus4crew' impressed judges with their rendition of Seventeen's "Super" to win the top prize along with Rs 2 lakh in the dance category. In the vocals, the top award ...Read More >
Tovino Thomas exits Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel film Dragon citing schedule issues, says he cannot commit a year. Big projects, bigger expectations and sometimes, tricky schedules. Actor Tovino Thomas has now shared an update that may come as a surprise to fans tracking the much-anticipated collaboration between Jr NTR and director Prashanth Neel. The actor confirmed that he is no longer associated with the upcoming Telugu film, widely referred to as Dragon. The project, first announced in 2022, ...Read More >
Bhopal, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's seven-day foreign visits to Dubai and Spain concluded on Saturday, and he is scheduled to return to New Delhi on Sunday, government officials said. Talking to media in Barcelona in Spain on Saturday, Chief Minister Yadav said that his visit has been successful as various memorandums of understanding were signed with investors to increase production, employment opportunity and farmers' income in the state. Speaking at the conclusion of his visit, the Chief Minister highlighted the state's focused efforts on developme ...Read More >
In an earlier interview with GQ, Vikrant Massey had said: "In life, everyone needs to have a plan B and a plan C" When we spoke to Vikrant Massey back in March for a GQ Hype, he'd been clear on one point: "In life, everyone needs to have a plan B and a plan C". And it seems that the critically acclaimed actor, who bagged a series of awards and the industry's respect with his stellar performance in 12th Fail, has circled back to this statement. The 37-year-old dropped a shocking post on his Instagram last night, announcing his break from acting. "Hello, The last few years and beyond have been ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Allu Arjun's rise as a pan-Indian superstar has been nothing short of extraordinary, thanks in large part to his career-defining role in the Pushpa franchise. With its sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, set to hit theatres on December 5, Allu Arjun is not only gearing up for what could be the biggest opening of his career, but also reflecting on how the franchise has brought a series of 'firsts' in his personal and professional life. From being the first Telugu actor to win a National Award to giving the biggest hit of his career, Pushpa has marked several milestones in Allu Arjun's path ...Read More >
Raashii Khanna turned heads in a pastel pink floral saree as she stepped out to promote her upcoming movie, Telusu Kada. She paired the saree with a strapless corset-style blouse. Raashii Khanna's sartorial choices have always been a talking point, and her recent look for the Telusu Kada movie promotion was no exception. The actress looked ethereal in a pastel pink saree that showcased her flawless style and grace. As the lead actress of this upcoming Telugu romantic comedy, Raashii's promotion ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 3 (PTI) Allu Arjun-starrer "Pushpa 2: The Rule" is expected to break all box office records on its opening day as trade experts and exhibitors believe the sequel will attract a footfall of over 50 to 60 lakh and a weekend number that may go beyond Rs 150 crore. According to online ticketing website BookMyShow, the movie has become the fastest movie to surpass the one million tickets sold on the platform, crossing previous records set by "Kalki 2898 AD", "Bahubali 2" and "KGF 2". Gautam Dutta, CEO, Revenue & Operations, PVR INOX, said the sequel is already on its way to becoming a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Tollywood superstar Allu Arjun is gearing up for the highly anticipated release of Pushpa 2: The Rule. Co-starring Rashmika Mandanna, the film is set to hit theaters worldwide on December 5, 2024. While the movie has garnered massive buzz since its announcement, it has also found itself entangled in controversies, impacting its momentum at the box office. Despite the enormous success of Pushpa: The Rise, which grossed over Rs 350 crores and catapulted Allu Arjun to pan-India fame, Pushpa 2 has been seeing a mixed response. Mega fans have been taking to social media to troll and mo ...Read More >
PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], July 15: Chandigarh University, India leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched Campus Tank, India first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. APNA which is India largest early talent platform, trusted by over 6 Crore users and AICTE while Venture Catalyst is India lea ...Read More >
Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Thursday witnessed sharp exchanges after film actor and TDP legislator Nandamuri Balakrishna referred to former chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy as a "psycho" while recalling past interactions between the YSRCP government and the Telugu film industry. His comments drew immediate attention, especially as they touched on Megastar Chiranjeevi. During a short discussion on law and order, BJP MLA Kamineni Srinivas said that when Jagan was in power, film stars led by Chiranjeevi had gone to Tadepalli to meet him. Instead of attending, Jagan asked them t ...Read More >