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Hyderabad, Oct 15 (PTI) Veteran Telugu and Tamil actress and playback singer R Balasaraswathi Devi died at her residence here on Wednesday due to old age, her family members said. She was 97. Balasaraswathi Devi was the first playback singer in the Telugu film industry. "She was unwell for the last two to three days. She passed away peacefully at 8 am today," family sources said. Her singing career began in the 'Sati Anasuya' movie, and she sang over 2,000 songs in Telugu, Tamil and other lan ...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 deares ...Read More >
Mumbai: It's been 30 years since Bobby Deol first charmed fans with his debut film 'Barsaat' alongside Twinkle Khanna in 1995. Three decades later, the actor is still going strong, and he believes he's "just getting started." On Monday, Bobby took to his Instagram account to celebrate the special day by sharing a video that featured moments from his journey in Hindi cinema, from his early hits to his recent comeback. Along with the video, the actor also added a message thanking fans for their ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Allu family, one of the most prominent families in Tollywood, is gearing up for another grand wedding celebration. Known for their lavish weddings that bring together celebrities from the film, political, and business worlds, the family is now preparing for the engagement of Allu Arjun's younger brother, actor Allu Sirish. Allu Sirish officially announced the happy news through a heartfelt social media post. He revealed that he will be getting engaged to his longtime girlfriend, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Tollywood is set to witness another star wedding. Young hero Allu Sirish and brother of Allu Arjun, has officially announced his engagement. Sirish shared the happy news with fans by posting a picture taken at the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, where he is seen holding the hand of his fiancée Nainika. Sirish will be engaged to Nainika On Oct 31st. Along with the picture, Sirish penned an emotional note. He revealed that on the birth anniversary of his grandfather, the legendary actor ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): Actor Allu Arjun on Wednesday paid tribute to his grandfather Allu Ramalingaiah on his birth anniversary. Taking to Instagram, the 'Pushpa' star wrote, "Remembering my grandfather, Padma Shri #AlluRamalingaiah Garu, on his birth anniversary. The foundation for our family's journey in cinema.The man who changed the course of our lives for generations. We carry forward his legacy with humility and gratitude. Forever in our hearts." Also Read | 'Kaun ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A case has been registered at the Filmnagar police station against well-known Telugu actress Dimple Hayati for allegedly abusing her maid, police said on Wednesday. Police said that a complaint was received at the Filmnagar police station against Tollywood heroine Dimple Hayati. "She tortured the maid she hired to work at home and did not pay her money. We have registered a case and started an investigation," a police official said. According to the details given by the maid, actres ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Filmnagar police booked a case against Telugu film actress Dimple Hayathi and her husband Victor David for allegedly abusing their maid. The case was registered based on a complaint lodged by her maid Priyanka Bibar hailing from Rayagada district in Odisha. In her complaint, she said the actress and her husband harassed, assaulted and abused. Priyanka alleged that she faced verbal abuse, insult and humiliation from the actress. ...Read More >
New Delhi: Famous television actress Avika Gor has tied the knot with her longtime beau Milind Chandwani on Tuesday amid much pomp and show. The wedding ceremony took place on the sets of the reality show Pati, Patni Aur Panga, in which they are currently participants. Family, friends and celeb guests attended the gala event. Avika wore a stunning blood red coloured bridal lehenga-choli with traditional heavy jewellery while the groom Milind looked dapper in a beige sherwani and safa along with ...Read More >
Recently, Little Hearts, a very popular super-hit Tollywood film, has been in the news. The film showcased rising YouTuber Mauli Tanuj in the main role and Shivani Nagaram as the female lead. It rapidly grew in popularity with youth and families based on the heartwarming story, believable acting performances, and catchy songs. It was a crowd-pleaser and did really well financially too, as it became a massive box office success. The success of the film has found its way into big profits for its p ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 30 (UNI) Actress Urvashi Rautela today joined the investigation in a money laundering case linked to the illegal banned betting app '1XBet'. Earlier, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, former Indian Cricketer Yuvraj Singh and web series 'Gandi Baat' actress Anveshi Jain recorded their statements. According to ED sources, these celebrities were utilized in promotional campaigns for 1xBet, which significantly helped the illegal platform build a substantial user base in India despite its ...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 announce ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Cybercrime police have dismantled what they describe as the largest movie piracy network in India, arresting five key members across multiple states. Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand said the racket was responsible for leaking hundreds of films online. Anand stated that the Telugu film industry alone lost about Rs 3,700 crore to piracy in 2024, while the wider Indian film industry recorded losses of nearly Rs 22,400 crore in 2023 from pirated content across theatres and OTT pla ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 29 (ANI): The Hyderabad Police, in the wake of unravelling one of the largest film piracy rackets in recent times, convened a high-level meeting with members of the Telugu film fraternity.According to an official release, those who attended the meeting included heroes, producers, exhibitors, and digital distribution partners. They were briefed on the findings and explained how the offences were being committed, as well as the precautions to be taken.Durin ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 29 (ANI): The Hyderabad Police, in the wake of unravelling one of the largest film piracy rackets in recent times, convened a high-level meeting with members of the Telugu film fraternity. According to an official release, those who attended the meeting included heroes, producers, exhibitors, and digital distribution partners. They were briefed on the findings and explained how the offences were being committed, as well as the precautions to be taken. A ...Read More >
A sophisticated, multi-state movie piracy racket has been busted with the arrest of five men allegedly responsible for leaking high-profile films and causing estimated losses of Rs 3,700 crore to the Telugu film industry. The operation by the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police uncovered a complex network that used both advanced server hacking and in-theatre cam-cording, with all transactions routed exclusively through cryptocurrency. The arrested individuals are linked to the illegal release of seve ...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. ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cybercrime police, on September 29, busted a movie piracy network, arrested five individuals and issued notices to five others for aiding and abetting the illegal operation. The operation followed complaints from the Anti-Video Piracy Cell of the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) in June, alleging piracy of films 'Single' and 'HIT: The Third Case' on the very day of release. The arrested suspects have been identified as Ashwani Kumar, 21, from Bihar; Cyril Infant ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sep 29 (PTI) Police on Monday said its cybercrime wing arrested five persons and dismantled a major racket involved in the "illegal distribution of copyrighted films", including recent Telugu releases. The prime accused, Ashwani Kumar (21) of Patna, was identified as the kingpin behind the leakage of HD movies before their theatrical release. Police said Kumar had hacked several government websites, including the governments of Bihar and Jharkhand. "He hacked the main servers of di ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG, directed by Sujeeth, has stormed the box office with record-breaking collections. In just four days, the film crossed Rs. 250 crore worldwide, making it the fastest entry into the elite club for the actor. The action drama opened with Rs. 63.75 crore on day one, supported by Rs. 21 crore from paid previews. Despite a dip on the following days, the film stayed steady with around Rs. 18.5 crore each day, bringing its India net total to over Rs. 140 crore ...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 ...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, ...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." Th ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Global star Ram Charan has completed 18 years in the Telugu film industry. To mark the special occasion, the makers of his upcoming film Peddi unveiled a striking poster. The poster shows Charan in a rugged look, standing on railway tracks with a bidi in his mouth and a bat slung over his shoulder. Fans have been thrilled with this mass avatar, which promises raw style and emotional depth. Peddi is directed by Buchi Babu Sana of Uppena fame. The rural sports drama features Bollywood ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Prabhas is one of the most popular actors in Tollywood and among the biggest stars in Indian cinema today. His superstardom grew to global heights after the success of Baahubali, which turned him into a household name across India and beyond. With his larger-than-life screen presence and massive fan following, every film of Prabhas is celebrated like a festival by fans. Fans are eagerly waiting for his next film, The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi. The makers have announced that the ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) It has been 18 years since Tollywood heartthrob Ram Charan first appeared on screen in the 2007 action film "Chirutha". Commemorating the special milestone in his son's cinematic journey, Megastar Chiranjeevi penned a heartfelt note on social media. Chiranjeevi penned on his X timeline in Telugu, "Charan Babu, I am extremely happy that your cinematic journey, which began 18 years ago with 'Chirutha', has today secured a permanent place in the hearts of millio ...Read More >
Pawan Kalyan's OG sets new Day 1 box office collection record for Indian cinema in 2025Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG (also known as OG) hit the theatres on Thursday (September 25) and created havoc at the box office with a massive opening. The buzz around the film was huge, and fans across the country celebrated the release with great enthusiasm. However, one such celebration in Bengaluru has now landed a group of fans in legal trouble. According to PTI report, an FIR has been registered agai ...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, ...Read More >
Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar of Telangana High Court on Wednesday passed an interim order suspending a memo issued by the Home Secretary permitting enhancement of the ticket rate of the Telugu film They Call Him OG screening . The Home Secretary, in a memo issued on September 19, permitted the film producers to screen a special show of the film on Wednesday for an escalated ticket rate of ₹800 and other enhanced rates for remaining days till October 4. An advocate Barla Mallesh Yadav filed the w ...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 J ...Read More >
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