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Hyderabad: All eyes are currently on SS Rajamouli's much-anticipated film starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The big-budget project, tentatively titled SSMB29, has been creating massive buzz for months. While reports suggested that the film's title could be Globetrotter, a major leak has now taken the internet by storm. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the film's team has reportedly locked the title "Varanasi." A source told the outlet, "The name of the film is indeed Varanasi. It is said that the title rights were with somebody, but SS Rajamouli's team reached out and secured the rights." The source further added, "It is an apt title as per the story of the film. Hence, they were very keen on naming their film Varanasi." While the makers have not reacted to the leaked information yet, the official announcement is expected to take place on November 15 at a grand launch event in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad. The star-studded event will reportedly see Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Oscar-winning composer M.M. Keeravani in attendance. Fans will also get a chance to be part of the celebration, as the event is set to be live-streamed on JioHotstar. If the reports turn out to be true, it's safe to say that Varanasi is already living up to the massive hype surrounding Rajamouli's next cinematic spectacle.
Mumbai, Feb 5 (VOICE) Actress-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who will be next seen in the second season of the streaming series 'Citadel', is busy with her brother Siddharth Chopra's wedding festivities. On Wednesday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared pictures and videos from the Haldi ceremony. She wrote in the caption, "Kicking off #Sidnee ki shaadi with happiest haldi ceremony". In the pictures, Priyanka can be seen posing with her family and friends. The videos show her dancing and celebrating the festivities. Earlier, Priyanka took blessings at the famous Chilkur Balaji te ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The makers of the upcoming fantasy action film Vishwambhara, starring Chiranjeevi in the titular role, released the "Mega Blast Glimpse" on Wednesday, a day before the actor's birthday on August 22. The glimpse has already created huge expectations among fans, with Chiranjeevi looking every inch a powerful one as he ventures through worlds filled with awe-inspiring visual splendour. The glimpse shows Chiranjeevi in the role of Vishwambhara, a courageous leader who faces not just external forces but also inner conflicts, all while travelling through mystical worlds. His mission is t ...Read More >
Ajmer (Rajasthan) [India], July 20 (ANI): Following incessant heavy rainfall for two consecutive days, the Anasagar Chaupati area in Ajmer was waterlogged on Sunday morning. As the lake overflowed, the residential areas bore the brunt. Traffic movement on the route has been halted; only large vehicles are permitted to move here, while small vehicles and two-wheelers are not being allowed. Earlier, the Ana Sagar lake in Rajasthan Ajmer overflowed on Saturday morning, following incessant rain, which caused waterlogging. Due to this, the road connecting Bajrang Garh to the market has been clos ...Read More >
When SS Rajamouli unveiled the title of his highly anticipated movie on November 15, fans witnessed the grandeur of filmmaking in a never-before-seen event. With the first glimpses, he confirmed it's an epic in the making. Viewers were stunned by the detailing and scale of the VFX work. So far, except for the characters played by a stellar cast -- Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini, Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist Kumbha, and Mahesh Babu as Rudhra -- and the different timelines, not much is know ...Read More >
Mumbai: In his brother-in-law Siddharth Chopra's pre-wedding celebrations, American popstar Nick Jonas was seen performing the song "Maan Meri Jaan (Afterlife)" and his wife Priyanka Chopra grooving to several Bollywood numbers. Videos from the sangeet ceremony are doing the rounds. A video showcases Priyanka shaking-a-leg on her songs such as "Darling" from her film "7 Khoon Maaf", "Dil Maange More" and "Dhan Te Nan" to name a few. A clip showed Nick performing "Maan Meri Jaan (Afterlife), which was released almost a year ago. Nick was then joined by his father, Kevin Jonas, who sang popula ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 10 (ANI): As the 2015 blockbuster film, 'Baahubali' rings in a decade since its release. To make this occasion more special, director SS Rajamouli reunited with the cast and crew of his film. On Thursday, the official Instagram account of the film shared some pictures from the 'epic reunion', which was attended by Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, SS Rajamouli and MM Keeravani. Also Read | 'Superman' Censored in India: CBFC Trims Kissing Scenes Between David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan in James Gunn's DC Superhero Movie. They penned a long, heartwarming note tha ...Read More >
Taking to her Instagram Stories, Priyanka shared a picture of Malti busy with her studies. Dressed in a red and white outfit, she had her back to the camera as she wrote something. Sharing the photo, Priyanka added a red heart and folded hands emojis. She also tagged Malti. In the next post, Priyanka shared a handmade card by Emirates for Malti. Decorated with different stickers, the card had greetings for Malti in different languages. The actor was given the note during her journey from Dubai t ...Read More >
Trust SS Rajamouli, and he'll set a new benchmark. Rajamouli and his writer-father, K Vijendra Prasad, are a lethal duo, and they proved it again with Varanasi. The first look of the Mahesh Babu-starrer was unveiled on Saturday in Hyderabad, and it has left the fans and moviegoers stunned. Varanasi ain't just a globetrotter, but also a timetrotter. The mind-bending vision of Rajamouli shown in the Varansi to the World gives glimpses from Treta Yuga to a seemingly dystopian world. The first look of Varanasi went viral in no time, and netizens are calling it a true 'global blockbuster'. From th ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
Grammy Award winner Pitbull is set to electrify Indian audiences with concerts in Gurugram on December 6 and Hyderabad on December 8 as part of his 'I'm Back' tour. This marks the rapper's return to India, where he has previously performed multiple times, including at the IPL opening ceremony and a high-profile wedding. American rapper and Grammy Award winner Pitbull is set for concerts in Indian cities, including Gurugram and Hyderabad. The musician will first perform at HUDA Grounds in Gurugr ...Read More >
Priyanka is in Hyderabad to shoot for Varanasi. Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, the film also stars Mahesh Babu, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas gave a peek into her morning routine as she headed to work in Hyderabad. Priyanka took to Instagram stories, where she shared a video of herself where she is seen prepping her skin with a hydrating face mask and a wand. The actress was heard saying in the clip: "Goodmorning. On my way to work. Skin prep. Its a beautiful day for ...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], June 30 : Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani, who has composed the music for actor Anupam Kher's directorial 'Tanvi The Great,' shared how he instantly agreed to be a part of the project. Speaking with ANI, Keeravani, who is best known globally for his work in RRR, said that the idea of the film won his heart in just a few minutes. He also recalled receiving a call from Kher while travelling in Kerala. "When Anupam Sir called me while I was travelling in Kerala, he briefed me about the storyline for 8 to 10 minutes. Then, instantly, the storyline stole my heart ...Read More >
Priyanka Chopra (L) Priyanka Chopra with father Ashok Chopra (R) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Priyanka Chopra visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar on March 31 during Mahavir Jayanti * She shared photos and thanked the temple management on her Instagram Stories * A viral video shows her performing seva by washing utensils at the temple Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Priyanka Chopra is currently in India, and her recen ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Priyanka Chopra Jonas, on Friday, took to social media to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at her intense preparation for the action-packed scenes in her film "Heads of State." From rigorous training sessions to stunt rehearsals, the actress shared glimpses of the hard work that went into bringing her powerful role to life. Taking to Instagram, the 'Baywatch' actress posted a video where she is seen performing action stunts and captioned it, "Don't try this at home...unless you have @neeshnation #HeadsOfState streaming now on @primevideo." The clip opens wit ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Veteran lyricist and writer Siva Shakthi Datta passed away on Monday night at his residence in Manikonda, Hyderabad, at the age of 92. A multifaceted personality in Telugu cinema, he was a renowned screenwriter, painter, director, and producer. Datta was best known for writing Sanskrit-based lyrics for Telugu films. He was the father of Oscar-winning music composer MM Keeravaani and the uncle of celebrated filmmaker SS Rajamouli. MM Keeravaani, who has composed music for all of SS Rajamouli's films, including the internationally acclaimed Baahubali series and RRR, is his son. Dat ...Read More >
S. S. Rajamouli's magnum opus starring Mahesh Babu has been officially titled 'Varanasi,' with the actor playing Rudhra. The film's title teaser hints at a grand, multi-era, spiritual adventure, and will introduce Premium Large Scale Format Filmed for IMAX technology to Indian cinema. The makers of ace filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli's highly anticipated magnum opus, starring Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, officially unveiled the film's title 'Varanasi' on Saturday. They also confirmed that Mahesh Babu ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): A strong box office run and widespread industry acclaim have positioned 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' as one of the biggest cinematic successes of 2026, with the film crossing the Rs 800 crore mark within just two weeks of its release on March 19. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the action drama has garnered praise from audiences, politicians, and film personalities alike. The film stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role, alongside an ensemble cast including Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Rakesh Bedi. Actress Yami Gautam also appears in a cameo. Adding to th ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 1 (ANI): The trailer of actor Anupam Kher's upcoming directorial 'Tanvi The Great' has received widespread acclaim from fans and celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan and Anil Kapoor. The film, which tells the story of a young autistic woman aspiring to join the Indian Army, has sparked anticipation ahead of its theatrical release on July 18. Also Read | 'She Was Too Young, Sending Condolences to Parag': Priyanka Chopra Reacts to Shefali Jariwala's Untimely Death - See Post. Taking to his X handle, Shah Rukh Khan commended Kher's vision and courage, writin ...Read More >
New Delhi: A video of global icon Priyanka Chopra from her recent visit to Golden Temple has garnered significant attention online. In the video, Priyanka is seen performing seva at the Golden Temple, cleaning utensils alongside other women. Dressed in a simple baby pink traditional outfit with a dupatta covering her head, she kept her look graceful and understated. The clip quickly went viral, with netizens praising the actress for her humility and devotion. One user wrote, "Good to see that she did not forget her roots." Another user commented, "Waheguru ji." "Wow, being sikh have not d ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Motihari in Bihar Tomorrow on July 18 where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth Rs 7,200 crore. In a post on X, PM Modi said, 'Will be in Motihari, Bihar, tomorrow, 18th July. Development works worth Rs. 7200 crore will be dedicated to the nation or their foundation stones would be laid. These works cover Software Technology Parks, four new Amrit Bharat trains, road projects and more.' https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1945871093668978943 According to a statement from ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound, India's official entry for the 2026 Oscars, opened in cinemas on Friday after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cleared it with 11 changes, including trimming 77 seconds of footage, altering a cricket match sequence by 32 seconds, and muting/replacing words in 6 places. 1 minute and 17 seconds of footage were censored, in total, according to Bollywood Hungama. Among the deletions were a five-second dialogue, "Aloo gobhi... khaate hai", and a two-second visual of a man performing puja. Even shots of a passing car were modified to fit CBFC guide ...Read More >
Actor Priyanka Chopra has reminded everyone that it is often the simplest moments that leave the deepest impact. The global star recently delighted fans by sharing a carousel of pictures from her time at home with husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie, offering a rare and heart-warming glimpse into her personal life that quickly won hearts online. On Monday, Priyanka posted a series of cosy family moments on Instagram. From intimate, loved-up frames with Nick Jonas to sweet snapshots of th ...Read More >
Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran will be playing the main villain in SS Rajamouli's epic, 'Varanasi', as Kumbha. He will lock horns with Mahesh Babu in the globetrotter film and for the part, the actor has been working tirelessly. Recently he shared that he has finished his part of the shoot for the schedule.Prithviraj Sukumaran took to his Instagram handle to share that he has completed a part of the film and is rewarding himself with a well-deserved treat. He shared a picture of his mea ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 17(SocialNews.XYZ): Actress Priyanka Chopra is feeling grateful and protected by universe on her 43rd birthday. Taking to her Instagram handle, Priyanka Chopra shared a heartwarming video on her birthday, showcasing her heart warming beach vacation moments with daughter Malti and husband Nick Jonas. The clip showed Malti enjoying quality time with her mom, while Nick and Priyanka stole the spotlight with romantic moments, including a sweet kiss. Adding caption to her video Priyanka wrote, "As I prepare go into another year around the sun. On my birthday eve, all I can be is grat ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 14 (PTI) His latest outing, "Aap Jaisa Koi", marks R Madhavan's return to a love story, a space where he has found considerable success, but the actor says he does not see himself as "romantic hero now" and is only interested in portraying characters that resonate with his age. In his nearly three-decade career, the actor has been a part of quintessential romantic films like "Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein", "Tanu Weds Manu", and "Alai Payuthey", which was later remade in Bollywood as "Saathiya". "I've done very few films, so I don't know how that image (of a romantic hero) has stuck fo ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The makers of Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 - Sword vs Spirit, the much-anticipated period action drama starring actor and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, extended their heartfelt gratitude to the Andhra Pradesh government for approving a significant ticket price hike and special premiere shows. Taking to social media, the team expressed thanks to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh for granting permission to hold paid premiere shows on July 23 and issuing the GO (Government Order) for revised pricing. "This timely support is a big bo ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas has expressed gratitude for Ashthami pooja. She went on to thank actress Tanisha and filmmaker Ayan Mukerji for the warm welcome at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja. Priyanka took to Instagram, where she shared a glimpse of the idol of Goddess Durga from the pooja. "On this Ashtami, feeling grateful for Maa Durga's blessings! Thank you @tanishaamukerji & @ayan mukerji for having me," Priyanka wrote as the caption. On September 30, Priyanka paid a visit to the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Pandal. The diva was captur ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], January 8: In a significant achievement for Indian cinema, the feature film "The Goat Life" has been nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Feature International at the 72nd Annual Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) Golden Reel Awards. This nomination marks "The Goat Life" as the only Indian film recognized in this category this year, highlighting the exceptional talent of the Indian sound design community on an international stage. "The Goat Life" is a gripping drama based on the acclaimed 2008 novel "Aadujeevitham" by Benyamin. Directed by Blessy, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bobby Deol's intense, dialogue-free portrayal in Animal didn't just make waves among audiences; it sparked a creative shift behind the scenes of an upcoming historical epic. Inspired by Deol's hauntingly silent performance, filmmaker Jyothi Krisna has re-envisioned the character of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in his much-awaited film Hari Hara Veera Mallu, starring Powerstar Pawan Kalyan. The film is set to hit theatres on July 24. "Bobby Deol's performance in Animal was spellbinding," shares Jyothi Krisna. "The way he conveyed so much through sheer expression -- without dialogue -- w ...Read More >