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Veteran Tollywood actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, who acted in over 750 films across multiple languages, passed away at 83 after a prolonged illness. His death prompted heartfelt tributes from prominent actors and filmmakers, highlighting his versatile talent and lasting legacy in Indian cinema.
Four ninth-grade students from Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, have gone missing after being inspired by the Tollywood film 'Lucky Bhaskar,' starring Dulquer Salmaan. The children, motivated by the film's rags-to-riches storyline, left their hostel with plans to earn money and buy cars like the film's protagonist. Their parents have reported them missing, and police are searching for them at local transport hubs.
Pushpa 2: The Rule, directed by Sukumar, features Allu Arjun in a standout performance that elevates the film despite its narrative shortcomings. The movie, a sequel to Pushpa: The Rise, struggles with character development and a clear storyline, focusing heavily on Arjun's charisma. While the action and writing are praised, the lengthy runtime and unfocused plot detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, Arjun's performance makes it a worthwhile watch in theaters.
The release of the Pushpa 2 trailer has sparked excitement among Allu Arjun's fans but has also led to trolling from fans of the Mega family and Mahesh Babu, highlighting ongoing rivalries within the Telugu film industry. While YSRCP social media activists support the film, TDP supporters remain neutral. The trolling is partly due to Allu Arjun's perceived independence from the Mega family and a historical rift with Mahesh Babu.
The trailer for the highly anticipated film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' has been released, featuring intense action and powerful dialogues centered around the protagonist's journey. Directed by Sukumar and produced by Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar Yalamanchili, the film focuses on hero elevations and lacks lighter, entertaining moments. The background music and lyrics by Chandrabose are notable, with two songs already popular. The film is set for a worldwide release on December 5th.
Suriya's latest film, Kanguva, has been met with overwhelmingly negative reviews, citing issues such as poor direction, a disjointed screenplay, and lackluster performances. Despite Suriya's extensive promotion and genuine belief in the film's potential to revolutionize Tamil cinema, audiences found his portrayal unconvincing and the film overall disappointing. This misjudgment may affect his credibility with fans and the industry, as Kanguva was intended to be his comeback in Tollywood.
Rakul Preet Singh is set to marry Jackky Bhagnani in Goa, with Bollywood celebrities attending the pre-wedding parties, but no Telugu stars have been seen. Despite her success in Telugu cinema, it is rumored that she did not extend many invitations to her Tollywood colleagues, with only Pragya Jaiswal attending as a close friend.
The Telugu film "Hanuman" is set to reach the $5 million mark in North America, surpassing the achievements of top Tollywood stars. Despite facing limited theater availability during its initial release, the movie has garnered impressive box office figures with regular ticket prices. Additionally, the article provides the top 5 highest-grossing films from the Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi industries in North America.
Mytri Sashi, the distributor for the film 'Hanuman,' has revealed detailed statistics including ticket sales, gross collections, and audience numbers, marking a rare instance of transparency in Tollywood. This move aims to counter the practice of inflated figures benefiting star heroes and empowers distributors to disclose accurate numbers, ultimately redefining the norms within the cinema business ecosystem.
Trivikram's latest film, Gunturkaaram, despite initial negative talk, has not met expectations in terms of box office collections and content. With blame falling on the director, Trivikram faces a serious career setback following his previous disappointment with Agnyathavaasi. Amid rumors of potential projects, including a multistarrer with Nani and Venkatesh, Trivikram's next move remains uncertain as he navigates the risk of staying idle for two years and potential changes in star availability.
Director Prasanth Varma's success with "Hanu Man" has garnered attention from actor Balakrishna and his fans, leading to anticipation for a potential collaboration on a new film. Balakrishna had previously worked with Varma on "Unstoppable" and was impressed by his work, sparking excitement for what their partnership could bring in the future.
Superstar Mahesh Babu hosted a grand party for the team of Guntur Kaaram, celebrating the movie's success, with guests including his wife Namrata Shirodkar, director Trivikram Srinivas, and producers S Radhakrishna and Naga Vamsi. Producers Dil Raju and Sirish of Sri Venkateswara Creations were also present. The actor plans to host additional parties for technicians and actors, and a poster from the event features Mahesh Babu with heroines Sreeleela and Meenakshi Chaudhary.
The movie "Guntur Kaaram" starring Mahesh Babu and directed by Trivikram receives a rating of 2.25/5. The film revolves around a son's attempt to reconnect with his mother who abandoned him in Guntur. Despite strong performances by the cast, the movie is criticized for its thin plot, lack of emotional depth, confused sequences, and cringe-worthy moments. It heavily relies on Mahesh Babu's star power but ultimately falls short, leading to an overall disappointing experience.
Tollywood director Prasanth Varma, of the upcoming film HanuMan, responded to social media trolls comparing the movie to Avatar, stating that he aspires to make a film like Avatar in the future if HanuMan is successful. Despite the trolling, Prasanth remains focused on the release of HanuMan and is determined to prove himself as a capable director.
The trailer for Mahesh Babu's highly anticipated Sankranti release, "Guntur Kaaram," directed by Trivikram, has been released, showcasing high voltage action, powerful one-liners, and a strong screen presence by the superstar. The film promises to be a commercial mass entertainer and is set to ignite the festive screens on January 12.