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AR Rahman walks out of RC16?
Recent speculations suggest that A.R. Rahman may step down as the music director for Ram Charans upcoming film RC16 due to personal reasons, with Devi Sri Prasad (DSP) potentially taking his place.
AR Rahman walks out of RC16?
Recent speculations suggest that A.R. Rahman may step down as the music director for Ram Charans upcoming film RC16 due to personal reasons, with Devi Sri Prasad (DSP) potentially taking his place.
‘I am happy enough to retire..’: Rashmika Mandanna
Rashmika Mandanna recently shared her excitement about working in the historical film Chhaava alongside Vicky Kaushal. Speaking at the trailer launch, she revealed, “I am happy enough to retire after this film.”
THIS Tollywood actor to star in Prasanth Varma’s Brahma Rakshasa
Rana Daggubati is set to star in Prasanth Varma’s upcoming film Brahma Rakshasa. After several shelved projects including Hiranyakashipu and Rakshasa Raju, Rana has finally agreed to this exciting venture. Fans eagerly await the film, which is expected to start after the director completes his current commitments.
Jr NTR likely to make Hollywood debut
Jr NTR has gained international fame after his role in the global hit RRR. With Hollywood director James Gunn expressing interest in working with him, Jr NTR might soon make his Hollywood debut.
‘I am happy enough to retire..’: Rashmika Mandanna
Rashmika Mandanna recently shared her excitement about working in the historical film Chhaava alongside Vicky Kaushal. Speaking at the trailer launch, she revealed, “I am happy enough to retire after this film.”
DYK THIS Kollywood star rejected lord Shiva role in Kannappa?
Akshay Kumar will play Lord Shiva in Vishnu Manchu's dream project Kannappa. However, Kollywood star Surya was initially considered for the role but declined due to commitments to another project Karna.
High-budget Tollywood movies: Only 4 achieved breakeven in AP post-COVID
From RRR to Pushpa 2: The Rule, only four high-budget Tollywood films have managed to achieve breakeven in Andhra Pradesh's seven territories post-COVID. Despite challenges like ticket price regulations, these movies stood out for their massive theatrical success and global appeal.
Ram Charan to take pay cut after Game Changer failure?
Ram Charan's recent film Game Changer struggled at the box office despite high expectations. Reports suggest that the actor might reduce his remuneration for upcoming projects to compensate for the film's losses.
DYK THIS Kollywood star rejected lord Shiva role in Kannappa?
Akshay Kumar will play Lord Shiva in Vishnu Manchu's dream project Kannappa. However, Kollywood star Surya was initially considered for the role but declined due to commitments to another project Karna.
High-budget Tollywood movies: Only 4 achieved breakeven in AP post-COVID
From RRR to Pushpa 2: The Rule, only four high-budget Tollywood movies have managed to achieve breakeven in Andhra Pradesh's seven territories post-COVID. Despite challenges like ticket price regulations, these movies stood out for their massive theatrical success and global appeal.
Jr NTR and Balakrishna: Striking similarities in their careers
Both Jr NTR and Nandamuri Balakrishna have been consistently delivering successful films, but neither has yet achieved the milestone of A1000-crore and 200-crore grosser.
Daaku Maharaaj: What went wrong?
While Daaku Maharaaj received positive reviews, its promotional campaign may not have been as extensive or impactful as needed to sustain audience interest over time. The competition during the Sankranti season, particularly with Venkatesh's films gaining significant attention and winning the Sankranti box office race could have diverted the audience's focus
Summer 2025: Tollywood’s big releases on hold
Tollywood’s summer of 2025 faces delays and uncertainties as major films like The Raja Saab, Vishwambara, and Hari Hara Veera Mallu struggle with postponements, technical issues, and OTT challenges. Fans and industry stakeholders brace for a lackluster box office season.
Jr NTR and Balakrishna: Striking similarities in their careers
Both Jr NTR and Nandamuri Balakrishna have been consistently delivering successful films, but neither has yet achieved the milestone of A1000-crore and 200-crore grosser.
Akkineni heroes fail to deliver big hits since 2022
Since 2022, the Akkineni family's films have faced challenges at the box office. While movies like The Ghost, Thank You, Custody and Agent underperformed, Bangarraju (2022) and Naa Saami Ranga (2024) brought some relief with borderline success during Sankranthi.
Daaku Maharaaj: What went wrong?
While Daaku Maharaaj received positive reviews, its promotional campaign may not have been as extensive or impactful as needed to sustain audience interest over time. The competition during the Sankranti season, particularly with Venkatesh's films gaining significant attention and winning the Sankranti box office race could have diverted the audience's focus
Akkineni heroes fail to deliver big hits since 2022
Since 2022, the Akkineni family's films have faced challenges at the box office. While movies like The Ghost, Thank You, Custody and Agent underperformed, Bangarraju (2022) and Naa Saami Ranga (2024) brought some relief with borderline success during Sankranthi.
Naga Chaitanya’s next film to feature a Bollywood actor
Naga Chaitanya is busy with the shooting of Tandel, set to release on February 7. For his next thriller with Karthik Dandu, Bollywood actor Sparsh Srivastava has been finalized as the antagonist. With a massive budget and unique storyline more details about the project will be revealed soon.
What’s the reason behind why Balakrishna doesn’t wear black coloured clothes?
Did you know that Balakrishna has a unique fashion rule? He avoids wearing a particular color, especially on Sundays, due to a past incident on the set of Aditya 369. Find out why this color is off-limits for the star.
Sankranthi clash victories: Top Tollywood stars with the most wins
The Sankranthi season in Tollywood is highly competitive, with multiple actors releasing films during this time. Over the years, some actors have dominated the festival clashes. From Venkatesh’s multiple wins to Allu Arjun’s perfect record, here’s a look at the top performers in Sankranthi clashes between 2000 and 2025.
Tollywood epic disasters: High-budget films that recovered less than 40%
The Telugu film industry (TFI) has witnessed several high-budget films that, despite significant investments, failed to recover their costs at the box office. These films, each with a theatrical business exceeding ₹50 crore, managed to recoup less than 40% of their investments, marking them as notable box office disasters.
Akhanda to NBK111: Balakrishna hikes remuneration over the years
Balakrishna's growing success in Telugu cinema has led to a steady rise in his remuneration. From Akhanda to NBK111, the actor has been consistently charging higher fees, thanks to his back-to-back hits and solid fan base.
Tollywood’s big battle on Valentine’s day: Who will win?
Tollywood is gearing up for a tough competition on Valentine's Day, with several exciting movie releases. Among the contenders are Viswak Sen's Laila, Kiran Abbavaram's Dil Ruba and Venu Yeldandi's Ramam Raghavam. The day will also see Bollywood's Chava entering the race, making it a challenging clash for the audience's attention.
Game Changer vs Pushpa 2 vs Devara: Only one film sees profit
Among the recent Tollywood pan-India films, only Devara starring Jr. NTR proved profitable. Despite Pushpa 2 collecting $15 million and Game Changer earning $2 million, high costs left distributors with no profits, making Devara the sole financial success.
Akhanda to NBK111: Balakrishna hikes remuneration over the years
Balakrishna's growing success in Telugu cinema has led to a steady rise in his remuneration. From Akhanda to NBK111, the actor has been consistently charging higher fees, thanks to his back-to-back hits and solid fan base.
Game Changer vs Pushpa 2 vs Devara: Only one film sees profit
Among the recent Tollywood pan-India films, only Devara starring Jr. NTR proved profitable. Despite Pushpa 2 collecting $15 million and Game Changer earning $2 million, high costs left distributors with no profits, making Devara the sole financial success.
How Mumbai police tracked down attacker in Saif Ali Khan case?
Mumbai Police arrested Shariful Islam Shehzad, a Bangladeshi national, for attacking actor Saif Ali Khan during a burglary attempt at his residence in Bandra. After extensive investigation and CCTV analysis, Shehzad was traced and captured in Thane, Maharashtra. Saif Ali Khan who sustained six stab wounds is recovering well after treatment.
How Mumbai police tracked down attacker in Saif Ali Khan case?
Mumbai Police arrested Shariful Islam Shehzad, a Bangladeshi national, for attacking actor Saif Ali Khan during a burglary attempt at his residence in Bandra. After extensive investigation and CCTV analysis, Shehzad was traced and captured in Thane, Maharashtra. Saif Ali Khan who sustained six stab wounds is recovering well after treatment.
Gautham Vasudev Menon disappointed with Suriya; Here’s why
Director Gautham Vasudev Menon expressed his disappointment with actor Suriya for rejecting his film Dhruva Natchathiram. Despite their successful past collaborations, GVM feels Suriya should have trusted him on this project.
