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Victory Venkatesh Teams Up with Another Star Hero

Victory Venkatesh recently scored a massive success with Sankranthiki Vastunnam, which became the biggest hit of his career. Riding high on this success, the actor is now preparing for his next big project with renowned director Trivikram Srinivas. The film’s official announcement is expected soon, and regular shooting is set to begin later this year.

Before he begins work with Trivikram, Venkatesh has agreed to take part in another exciting project. He will be seen in a key role in Megastar Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film, which is being directed by Anil Ravipudi. The bond between Venkatesh and Anil Ravipudi is well-known, as they previously delivered successful films like F2, F3, and Sankranthiki Vastunnam.

According to sources, Venkatesh has already given his approval and signed the film. He is expected to join the sets in July and will shoot his part before moving on to Trivikram’s movie. Venkatesh has allotted nearly a month for the shooting of this special project with Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi.

This combination is creating a lot of buzz, especially with the two senior stars – Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh – appearing together on screen. The film is being planned for a grand release during Sankranthi 2026. With such a powerful cast and proven director, expectations are already sky-high.

Fans are thrilled about the reunion of Venkatesh and Anil Ravipudi, and the added presence of Chiranjeevi has only raised the excitement. It will be a delight for the Telugu audience to see these two legendary actors share screen space.

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What Rashmika Mandanna Eats in a Day to Stay Fit

Actress Rashmika Mandanna turned 29 on April 5, 2025. On her special day, her fans are curious about how she stays so fit and energetic. In a past interview, Rashmika shared her simple diet and fitness routine that keeps her healthy and glowing.

She begins her day with one litre of water right after waking up. Her dietitian also suggested adding apple cider vinegar to her morning routine. Though she finds the taste difficult, she drinks it daily for better digestion and metabolism.

Rashmika recently became an eggetarian meaning she avoids meat but eats eggs. After her workouts, she includes eggs in her meals. For breakfast, she once loved avocado toast, but her dietitian has restricted it now. For lunch, she prefers South Indian meals but skips rice. Instead, she mixes all the curries and eats them together, enjoying the variety of vegetables and flavors.

 

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Dinner is always kept light, unless she goes out with friends. She doesn’t have specific cheat days but admits she craves sweets every day. Interestingly, she is allergic to certain vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes, cucumber, and capsicum, but she enjoys sweet potatoes.

Rashmika works out every evening, as her shoots keep her busy during the day. Her skincare routine is very basic — just cleansing, moisturizing, and applying sunscreen before stepping out.

Her diet and beauty habits prove that simple and consistent routines can lead to a healthy lifestyle.

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Top Multi-Starrer Movies in Tollywood

Tollywood has a rich history of multi-starrer movies—films that feature two or more leading actors sharing the spotlight. These collaborations often generate significant excitement among fans and have led to some of the industry’s most memorable cinematic experiences. Let’s explore some of the biggest multi-starrer movies in Tollywood.

1. RRR (2022)

Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, “RRR” is a monumental film that brought together two of Tollywood’s biggest stars: N.T. Rama Rao Jr. (Jr NTR) and Ram Charan. They portrayed fictionalized versions of real-life freedom fighters Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju, respectively.

2. Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013)

This family drama, directed by Srikanth Addala, featured Venkatesh and Mahesh Babu as brothers with contrasting personalities. The film’s portrayal of familial bonds and traditional values resonated with audiences making it a significant success in Tollywood.

3. Gopala Gopala (2015)

A remake of the Hindi film “Oh My God,” this satirical drama starred Venkatesh as an atheist businessman and Pawan Kalyan as Lord Krishna.

4. Oopiri (2016)

Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, “Oopiri” is a Telugu adaptation of the French film “The Intouchables.” It starred Nagarjuna as a quadriplegic billionaire and Karthi as his spirited caretaker.

5. Manam (2014)

“Manam” is a unique film that brought together three generations of the Akkineni family: Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nagarjuna, and Naga Chaitanya.

6. F2: Fun and Frustration (2019)

This comedy-drama, directed by Anil Ravipudi, featured Venkatesh and Varun Tej as frustrated husbands dealing with marital woes.

7. Venky Mama (2019)

Real-life uncle-nephew duo Venkatesh and Naga Chaitanya came together for this family entertainer. The film explored the bond between an uncle and his nephew blending comedy and emotion effectively.

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Are Chiranjeevi and Jr.NTR set for a major face-off

Sankranti 2025 ended with Sankranthiki Vasthunnam emerging as the biggest blockbuster, earning over ₹250 crores worldwide. However, Tollywood is already focusing on Sankranti 2026 as it remains the most profitable season for Telugu films.

NTR’s upcoming film with director Prashanth Neel has been scheduled for release on January 9, 2026. Now, Chiranjeevi’s new project with Anil Ravipudi has also been confirmed as a Sankranti release by producer Sahu Garapati. This sets the stage for an exciting box office battle.

Anil Ravipudi has a history of Sankranti hits, including his latest success this year. His film F2 was also a huge hit during Sankranti 2019, making the festival lucky for him. On the other hand, Chiranjeevi has not had a Sankranti release since 2023. His film Vishwambhara was initially planned for this year but got postponed. However, the makers seem determined to release his next movie on time in 2026.

The real question is whether NTR’s movie will be completed in time. Prashanth Neel’s films are known for their large scale and extensive production time. Given the required effort and NTR’s schedule, a one-year timeline may not be sufficient.

Meanwhile, Anil Ravipudi can complete his project within five months, making Chiranjeevi’s film a guaranteed Sankranti release. However, there are still doubts about whether NTR’s action-packed film will be ready in time.

With these factors in play, the chances of a much-anticipated Sankranti clash between Chiranjeevi and NTR remain uncertain, standing at 50-50. If both films do release as planned, it will be one of the biggest box office battles in recent years.

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Sankranthi clash victories:

Sankranthi, a major festival in the Telugu film industry is known for its competitive movie releases. Between 2000 and 2025, several actors have stood out for their performances during this festive season.

Venkatesh has been particularly successful, securing victories in 6 out of 10 Sankranthi releases. Notable films include:Kalisundam Raa (2000), Lakshmi (2006), Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013), F2 (2019) and the frequent super-hit Sankranthiki Vastunnam.

Ravi Teja has also made a mark, winning 3 out of 5 Sankranthi clashes, with an additional win in a World Television premiere. His successful films are: Krishna (2008), Mirapakai (2011), Krack (2021)

Mahesh Babu achieved victories in 3 out of 7 Sankranthi releases. His successful films include: Okkadu (2003), Businessman (2012) and Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013),

Allu Arjun has a perfect record, winning both of his Sankranthi releases Desamuduru (2007) and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020)

Nagarjuna secured victories in 2 out of 3 Sankranthi releases. His successful films are:
Soggade Chinni Nayana (2016) and Bangarraju (2022)

Chiranjeevi achieved victories in 2 out of 5 Sankranthi releases Khaidi No. 150 (2017)
and Waltair Veerayya (2023)

Balakrishna secured victories in 2 out of 12 Sankranthi releases including Veera Simha Reddy(2023) and Daaku Maharaaj (2024)

In terms of the number of releases, Balakrishna leads with 12 Sankranthi films, followed by Chiranjeevi with 5, Venkatesh with 10, Ravi Teja with 5, Mahesh Babu with 7, Allu Arjun with 2 and Nagarjuna with 3.

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Sankranthiki Vastunnam Cast:

విక్టరీ వెంకటేష్ ప్రధాన పాత్రలో రూపొందిన Sankranthiki Vastunnam చిత్రం సంక్రాంతి పండుగ సందర్భంగా ప్రేక్షకుల ముందుకు రాబోతోంది. ఈ చిత్రానికి అనిల్ రావిపూడి దర్శకత్వం వహించారు. మాస్ కమెడియన్‌గా పేరు తెచ్చుకున్న అనిల్, ఈసారి ప్రేక్షకులను ఫన్ థ్రిల్లర్ కథతో ఆకట్టుకోవాలని ప్రయత్నిస్తున్నారు.

ఈ సినిమా కథ విషయానికొస్తే, ఒక వ్యక్తి తన భార్య, మాజీ గర్ల్‌ఫ్రెండ్‌తో కలిసి ఒక మిషన్ మీద వెళ్లినప్పుడు జరిగే సంఘటనల చుట్టూ కథ తిరుగుతుందని అనిల్ తెలిపారు. ఈ ఆసక్తికరమైన పాయింట్‌ తనకు బాగా నచ్చింది అని ఆయన చెప్పారు.

 

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అనిల్ రావిపూడి ప్రమోషన్లలో మాట్లాడుతూ, “నాకు మొదట ఈ కథ చిరంజీవి గారితో చేయాలని అనిపించింది. కానీ ఆయన అప్పటికే ఇతర ప్రాజెక్ట్స్‌లో బిజీగా ఉండటంతో, వెంకటేష్ గారిని సంప్రదించాను. నేను కథ అవుట్ లైన్ మాత్రమే చిరంజీవి గారికి చెప్పాను. తర్వాత వెంకీ గారితో ఈ సినిమా చాలా కంఫర్ట్‌గా షూట్‌ చేశాం,” అని చెప్పారు.

ఈ సినిమా ట్రైలర్ ఇప్పటికే మంచి రెస్పాన్స్ అందుకుంటోంది. భగవంత్ కేసరి లాంటి సీరియస్ ప్రాజెక్ట్ తర్వాత అనిల్, తిరిగి తన కామెడీ జానర్‌లోకి రావాలని భావించారు. కానీ ఈసారి కథ F2, F3 లాగ కాకుండా కొత్తగా ఉండేలా చూసినట్టు చెప్పారు.

ఇక సినిమాలో ఐశ్వర్యా రాజేష్, మీనాక్షి చౌదరి కథానాయికలుగా కనిపించనున్నారు. సంక్రాంతి సీజన్‌కి ఈ సినిమా ఓ మంచి ఫ్యామిలీ ఎంటర్టైనర్‌గా నిలుస్తుందని భావిస్తున్నారు.

అనిల్ రావిపూడి చివరగా, “వెంకీ గారితో మంచి కెమిస్ట్రీ పంచుకున్నాను. ఈ సినిమాతోనే కాదు, త్వరలోనే చిరంజీవి గారితో కూడా మరో సినిమాకు సిద్ధమవుతున్నా,” అని అన్నారు.

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Tollywood’s Sankranthi 2025:

Every year, Tollywood releases many new movies for Sankranti. A common trend is to release Tamil dubbed movies as well. Producers claim they release these films because they have the rights or because there are enough theaters. However, this trend has changed in 2025.

In January 2024, there was a clash of movies. Guntur Karam, Hanuman, Naa Sami Ranga, and Saindhav were released. This left no space for other movies. As a result, movies like Captain Miller and Ayalan were postponed. One of these movies came out at the end of the month.

Now, in 2025, the situation is similar. Game Changer, Daaku Maharaj, and Sankranthi Ki Vastunnam are entering the market. They are releasing peacefully without any clash. Since there are only three films, distributors will not face much difficulty in getting enough screens for them.

This is why Dil Raju is calm. In the past, the situation was different. In 2023, there were movies like Walteir Veeraya, Veera Simha Reddy, and Kalyanam Kamaniyam. Vijay’s Varasudu and Ajith’s Tegimpu also took up space in theaters. These movies affected each other’s collections.

In 2019, there was a similar situation. The producer of Rajinikanth Tamil film Peta had a press conference complaining that there were no theatres for him in Telugu States because of the Telugu films Kathanayakudu, Vinaya Vidheya Rama, and F2. This press conference created a controversy and later Rajinikanth’s film also took up some space. Adjustments were made to manage this.

This time, no such adjustments are needed. Ram Charan, Balakrishna, and Venkatesh have a good opportunity. If their movies get positive reviews, the theaters will be crowded for at least two weeks. If their movies become blockbusters, they will break records. Right now, all movies have the same pre-release buzz. It remains to be seen which one will be the most successful.

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Highest grossing Sankranthi movies of Tollywood

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