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HYDERABAD: Veteran character actor, comedian, and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao passed away due to ill health in Hyderabad on Sunday morning. He was 83. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2015. He joined the BJP and was elected as the Vijayawada East MLA in the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh in 1999. Srinivasa Rao, popularly known as Kota, began his acting career as a theatre artist. He was born on July 10, 1942, in Kankipadu village, a suburb of Vijayawada city in Andhra Pradesh. He started a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra is currently busy promoting her upcoming film KD: The Devil, which is slated for release on July 10, 2026. The film, which also stars Dhruva Sarja, Vijay Sethupathi, Nora Fatehi, and Sanjay Dutt, has already generated significant buzz. In an exclusive conversation with ETV Bharat, Shilpa opened up about her role, the film's scale, and her return to Tollywood after nearly two decades. Q: What was your reaction when you learned that Sanjay Dutt was ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The makers of the upcoming Telugu film 'Peddi' unveiled Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar's character name on the special occasion of his birthday. The film, directed by Uppena fame Buchi Babu Sana, stars Ram Charan in the lead and is set for a global release on March 27, 2026. The film's production house, Vriddhi Cinemas, took to its X account on Saturday to share a new poster featuring Rajkumar's look. Along with the poster, the makers added a caption that read, "Team #Peddi wishes the 'K ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 12 (ANI): The makers of the upcoming Telugu film 'Peddi' unveiled Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar's character name on the special occasion of his birthday. The film, directed by Uppena fame Buchi Babu Sana, stars Ram Charan in the lead and is set for a global release on March 27, 2026. Also Read | Fact Check: Did Orry and Samay Raina Share a Lip Lock in the Internet Sensation's Latest Instagram Video? Here's the Truth. The film's production house, Vriddhi Cinema ...Read More >
Veteran actor Fish Venkat is in the ICU needing a kidney transplant. His family initially believed Prabhas' assistant offered financial aid, but later revealed the call was fake. Veteran Telugu actor Fish Venkat, currently battling severe health issues and undergoing treatment in the ICU, is facing financial challenges amid his critical condition. The actor is reportedly in need of a kidney transplant, which his family says will cost around Rs 50 lakh. While earlier reports had suggested that a ...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 R ...Read More >
Mumbai: Vijay Deverakonda is one of Tollywood's biggest young stars. In just a short time, he became a national sensation with his bold acting style and strong personality. From movies like Arjun Reddy to Geetha Govindam, Vijay created a space for himself in Indian cinema. He's not someone who follows the crowd -- he stands out. Like other stars with special titles such as Thalapathy or Mega Star, Vijay also tried using a unique tag: "The Vijay Deverakonda." In a recent interview with The Holly ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) Telugu cinema star Jr NTR said he got to learn a lot from his "War 2" co-star Hrithik Roshan, as he completed shooting for the film. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the movie is a sequel to the 2019 film "War", which featured Roshan in the role of RAW agent Major Kabir Dhaliwal. The upcoming film also stars Kiara Advani and is slated to hit the big screen on August 14. NTR shared the news on his Instagram story on Monday evening. "And It's a wrap for #War2! So much to take ba ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Rangareddy District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has issued a legal notice to Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, who was the brand ambassador for Ms Sai Surya Developers, a real estate firm now under legal scrutiny. The notice comes in response to a complaint filed by individuals who claim they were misled by the firm's marketing campaigns -- which featured Mahesh Babu prominently. The commission has named the actor as the third respondent in the case, underlining his involv ...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 payin ...Read More >
Hyderabad: With the release of the much awaited spy thriller Dhurandhar round the corner, all eyes are not only on Ranveer Singh's intense new avatar in the film but also on young actress Sara Arjun, the leading lady opposite Ranveer Singh in this Aditya Dhar directorial. The 20-year-old was primarily known for her work in Tamil and Telugu films prior to being cast opposite Ranveer Singh in her Bollywood film debut as the lead. Sara Arjun: a rising star Sara Arjun was born in Mumbai on June 18 ...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 wit ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Tollywood's iconic star Allu Arjun stole the spotlight at the 8th America Telugu Sambaralu (NATS 2025), held at the Tampa Convention Center, Florida. The event, running from July 4 to 8, brought together Telugu-speaking people from across the globe, celebrating their culture, roots, and identity. As the chief guest, Allu Arjun received a grand welcome from fans and NATS members. During his speech, Allu Arjun wowed the crowd with his signature Pushpa-style dialogue: "You thought Telu ...Read More >
New Delhi: Fans are buzzing with excitement after actress Sreeleela made a surprise appearance at Mumbai's Mehboob Studio, sparking speculation about an upcoming major project. The South Indian star is already set to make her Bollywood debut opposite Kartik Aaryan in Anurag Basu's next, and now her recent spotting has intensified curiosity. According to reports, Sreeleela was seen shooting at the iconic studio, hinting at something big in the works. Fans quickly took to social media, asking: "I ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Popular Tollywood actor and comedian Fish Venkat is currently in the ICU, fighting a severe kidney condition. Known for his comic and villain roles in hit Telugu films like Bunny, Adhurs, Gabbar Singh, and Dhee, Fish Venkat has been undergoing dialysis for more than a year due to kidney failure. Unfortunately, his condition has now worsened, and doctors say a kidney transplant is the only way to save his life. In a touching gesture, Pan-India superstar Prabhas has stepped forward to ...Read More >
ISLAMABAD: Indian Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rahul R Singh Friday claimed China used the four-day Pakistan-India conflict in May like a "live lab" to test various weapon systems and was providing all possible support to Islamabad in line with its ancient military strategy of killing the adversary with a "borrowed knife". The senior Indian military officer claimed while Pakistan was the "front face", with China extending all possible support to its all-weather ally, Turkiye was also playin ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Sleuths of the ED on Friday grilled Tollywood producer Allu Aravind in connection with a Rs 101.4 crore bank fraud and a money laundering case linked to Ramakrishna Electronics and Ramakrishna Teletronics (RTPL). Sources said that Aravind was grilled for over three hours, especially regarding his alleged links to Ramakrishna Electronics and Ramakrishna Telotronics, which are accused of securing massive loans from Union Bank of India in 2018-19. The two firms reportedly obtained Rs101 ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have apprehended a 29-year-old man from East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh found actively involved in a high-profile movie piracy racket. In a span of one and half year, he has recorded and leaked about 40 movies in various theaters across Hyderabad. Police arrested Jana Kiran Kumar, works as an AC Technician and residing at NGOs Colony, Vanasthalipuram, Ranga Reddy District and native of Andhra Pradesh. According to police, on June 5, police received a c ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have arrested Jana Kiran Kumar, a 29-year-old air conditioning technician from East Godavari district, currently based in Vanasthalipuram. He is suspected of orchestrating a large-scale piracy ring that leaked nearly 40 Telugu films online via Telegram. Authorities allege that Kumar recorded newly released films in theaters such as Pellikani Prasad, 14 Days Love, Thandel, Single, Game On, Kismat, and Rajadhani Files. He used a hidden phone in his shirt poc ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Actor Harshaali Malhotra, popular for her role of Munni in Salman Khan-starrer "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", has joined the cast of "Akhanda 2: Thaandavam". The upcoming Telugu film is a sequel to the 2021 release "Akhanda". Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, who also helmed the first part, the film is slated to hit the big screen on September 25. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead. Malhotra,17, will play Janani in the film, which also marks her Telugu debut. Production and di ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Producer Shirish Reddy has extended an open apology to actor Ram Charan and his fans, clarifying his recent remarks that have stirred up controversy online. While addressing the Telugu film audience and fans, Shirish highlighted the deep-rooted and longstanding tie between his production house Sri Venkateswara Creations (SVC) with the Mega family, particularly with Ram Charan and Chiranjeevi. Shirish stated that he has immense admiration and personal affection for Ram Charan, calling ...Read More >
Chennai, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) If sources in the industry are to be believed, megastar Chiranjeevi's much-anticipated socio-fantasy entertainer 'Vishwambhara' will feature an unprecedented number of VFX shots, raising the bar for Indian cinema and promising an immersive cinematic experience like never before. Sources claim that the film, which is currently in its final stages of post-production, will be a visual extravaganza. Top-tier VFX studios from Tollywood, Bollywood, and Hollywood are ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Avika Gor, who rose to fame with her portrayal of Anandi in "Balika Vadhu," took to social media to celebrate 20 years in the industry. Taking to Instagram, she posted a heartwarming video compiling memorable moments from her journey including scenes from her shows and films, stage performances, and highlights from her career over the years. Alongside it, she penned a note expressing pride in how far she has come. Gor shared that she began her journey as ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: The father of a three-day-old girl who was found abandoned in a blue basket outside Navi Mumbai's Panvel wad traced and detained on Sunday, the police said. According to them, the infant's parents were not financially stable enough to raise her. Due to this, the couple decided to give up the baby to an orphanage that could look after her, reported PTI. However, the Navi Mumbai police's crime branch traced the infant's father, Aman Iqbal Kondkar, a resident of Thane's Bhiwandi, withi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: With law enforcement agencies in many cases found to be violating the law by illegally intercepting the mobile phones of Opposition leaders and a wide section of society, the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre has proposed to amend the law and issue guidelines for intercepting phones, sources said on Sunday. According to the proposed guidelines, state governments and its investigation agencies will be limited to intercept mobile phones in their respective states, a senior police of ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nag Ashwin's mythological fiction "Kalki 2898 AD" has already completed one year of release on Friday. Commemorating the occasion, Amitabh Bachchan, who brought to life the powerful and complicated character of Ashwatthama on-screen dropped a major hint regarding the much-awaited sequel of the science fiction. As "Kalki 2898 AD" clocked one year, Big B took to his X (Earlier known as Twitter) and expressed his gratitude for being a part of the drama. Dropping ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday warned educational institutions that cases would be booked against them if drugs were found in their premises. The CM announced that the state's Anti-Narcotics Bureau would henceforth be known as Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) and was tasked with curbing the menace of narcotics in the state. Speaking at an event marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025 at Shilpakala Vedika here, Redd ...Read More >
Tamil actor Srikanth has been arrested by Chennai police in connection with a drug case linked to a former AIADMK functionary. The investigation began after Prashanth, an expelled party member, claimed during interrogation that he had supplied cocaine to the actor, allegedly for Rs 12,000 during a film shoot. Srikanth was summoned for questioning, and blood samples were taken to verify drug use. Police say further action will depend on medical test results.Tamil actor Srikanth, also known as Sri ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday said that educational institutions would be held accountable and made co-accused if campuses are misused as breeding grounds for drug abuse. The chief minister made the statement at an event marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The event was attended by more than 1,000 students from across the city."I instruct the chief secretary and collectors to hold a meeting with managements of educational institutions ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 26: One of the boldest cinematic experiments in recent memory, Kannappa redefines how Indian mythology is told on screen. With Vishnu Manchu at its emotional core, Prabhas bringing global magnetism and Akshay Kumar adding mainstream power, this film is destined to become a pan-Indian phenomenon that thrills, inspires, and entertains. The Power of a Devotee At the center of the film is a story of profound spiritual devotion: the legend of Kannappa, a fearless ...Read More >
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