( Jr Ntr & Ram Charan in Rrr, Photo Credit – Instagram )
In 2022, Ram Charan and Jr Ntr starred together in the biggest Indian hit movie, Rrr. Directed by SS Rajamouli, the audience loved Ram and Ntr’s brotherly bond in the period action drama. In Rajamouli’s film, Ram played Alluri Sitarama Raju, and Ntr played Komaram Bheem, aka Akhtar.
Rrr was a massive hit not only in India but also worldwide. The movie received immense praise from the Western media and global audience. Ram Charan and Jr Ntr’s ‘Naatu Naatu’ dance became an international hit. It also won an Oscar in 2023 for the Best Original Song category. But did you know their families had a rivalry for nearly three decades?
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In 2022, Ram Charan and Jr Ntr starred together in the biggest Indian hit movie, Rrr. Directed by SS Rajamouli, the audience loved Ram and Ntr’s brotherly bond in the period action drama. In Rajamouli’s film, Ram played Alluri Sitarama Raju, and Ntr played Komaram Bheem, aka Akhtar.
Rrr was a massive hit not only in India but also worldwide. The movie received immense praise from the Western media and global audience. Ram Charan and Jr Ntr’s ‘Naatu Naatu’ dance became an international hit. It also won an Oscar in 2023 for the Best Original Song category. But did you know their families had a rivalry for nearly three decades?
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- 5/5/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Mumbai, March 31 (Ians) It is election time and in this season political parties develop an extra interest in film stars. On their part, stars reciprocate. The choice is not automatic and there are factors that qualify them as probables.
Films and politics have been poles apart and the use politicians had for film stars was to present them at political rallies in order to attract crowds. While mainstream parties were yet to familiarise themselves with this process of using film stars for campaigning, it mostly happened at the local level.
In Mumbai, some party candidates were bound to know an actor or somebody who did. Politicians in other cities used cash, contacts or favours.
In the old days in Uttar Pradesh, for instance, a star was repaid by exempting his films from entertainment tax. Taxes then were not standardised as they are today. The entertainment tax, being a state subject,...
Films and politics have been poles apart and the use politicians had for film stars was to present them at political rallies in order to attract crowds. While mainstream parties were yet to familiarise themselves with this process of using film stars for campaigning, it mostly happened at the local level.
In Mumbai, some party candidates were bound to know an actor or somebody who did. Politicians in other cities used cash, contacts or favours.
In the old days in Uttar Pradesh, for instance, a star was repaid by exempting his films from entertainment tax. Taxes then were not standardised as they are today. The entertainment tax, being a state subject,...
- 3/31/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The Roots of Stardom in the Nandamuri Family Legacy Born into the renowned Nandamuri family, Kalyan Ram inherited a profound cinematic heritage. With a lineage that includes N. T. Rama Rao, a luminary in Telugu cinema and politics, expectations were high from the outset. He is one of the grandsons of N. T. Rama Rao, who was an actor and a statesman, setting a significant family legacy in the Telugu film industry, a fact that undoubtedly influenced his career path. This legacy set the stage for Kalyan Ram’s entry into the industry, where he would eventually carve out his own...
- 12/8/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Every few years, a film comes along that takes Hollywood by surprise, earning acclaim and shooting its stars to sudden fame. In 2022, that film was Rrr, an Indian Telugu-language epic action film directed by S. S. Rajamouli.
Weaving elements of historical fiction, buddy comedies, and classic action-adventure films, Rrr made waves upon its release, going on to become the second non-English-language-film-ever to make it to the National Board of Review’s best films of the year list in 2022. It also became a hit on Netflix, finding a global audience who appreciated the film’s themes and structure. In the wake of Rrr‘s success, a sequel has reportedly been greenlit, and fans are curious about what might be included in the brand-new flick.
What is ‘Rrr’ about? L-r: N.T. Rama Rao Jr. as Komaram Bheem and Ram Charan Teja as Alluri Sitarama Raju | Variance Films
Rrr tells the story of two Indian revolutionaries,...
Weaving elements of historical fiction, buddy comedies, and classic action-adventure films, Rrr made waves upon its release, going on to become the second non-English-language-film-ever to make it to the National Board of Review’s best films of the year list in 2022. It also became a hit on Netflix, finding a global audience who appreciated the film’s themes and structure. In the wake of Rrr‘s success, a sequel has reportedly been greenlit, and fans are curious about what might be included in the brand-new flick.
What is ‘Rrr’ about? L-r: N.T. Rama Rao Jr. as Komaram Bheem and Ram Charan Teja as Alluri Sitarama Raju | Variance Films
Rrr tells the story of two Indian revolutionaries,...
- 8/19/2023
- by Suse Forrest
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared an interesting anecdote about his upcoming film ‘Kalki 2989 Ad’ going to San Diego Comic-Con. He shared that he was unaware of how significant this was and that his actor-son Abhishek Bachchan enlightened him about the magnitude.
The grand event marked a significant milestone as Kalki2989AD became the first-ever Indian film to participate in the prestigious international Comic-Con.
Amitabh Bachchan, who joined the panel discussion via a live zoom call, expressed his pride in being a part of the film.
“When Nagi approached me for this film, I was drawn by his outstanding work in the past. ‘Project K’ has been an unusual and exciting experience, with incredible research behind it. I have shared some wonderful moments with the team during shooting, and I would like to thank everyone at Comic-Con for having us. I hope you like what you see, and when we release the film next year,...
The grand event marked a significant milestone as Kalki2989AD became the first-ever Indian film to participate in the prestigious international Comic-Con.
Amitabh Bachchan, who joined the panel discussion via a live zoom call, expressed his pride in being a part of the film.
“When Nagi approached me for this film, I was drawn by his outstanding work in the past. ‘Project K’ has been an unusual and exciting experience, with incredible research behind it. I have shared some wonderful moments with the team during shooting, and I would like to thank everyone at Comic-Con for having us. I hope you like what you see, and when we release the film next year,...
- 7/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
India is a country that loves cinema and celebrates its stars like no other. The film industry in India is one of the largest and most diverse in the world, producing films in various languages, genres and styles. Among the many actors who have made their mark on the silver screen, some have achieved a level of popularity and influence that transcends boundaries and cultures. These are the stars of India, who have not only entertained millions of fans in their home country, but also gained recognition and admiration across the world.
In this article, we will rank the top 10 most popular actors in India, based on their box office success, awards, fan following and global appeal.
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Hrithik Roshan is one of the most handsome and talented actors in Bollywood, who has starred in some of the highest-grossing films of Indian cinema, such as Krrish...
In this article, we will rank the top 10 most popular actors in India, based on their box office success, awards, fan following and global appeal.
10. Hrithik Roshan War Official Scene
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- 7/11/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
GenderThis isn’t the first time a woman actor has faced objections for behaving in a way that is deemed ‘unbecoming’ of a woman playing the role of Sita. Nayanthara’s casting as Sita in the 2011 film ‘Sri Rama Rajyam’ had faced similar objections. Om Raut / InstagramAsking to set aside a seat for Hanuman in theatres, repeatedly proclaiming ‘Jai Shri Ram’ to promote their film, and inviting a Brahmin seer to their film’s promotional events — none of these saved the team of Adipurush, an upcoming adaptation of Ramayana starring Prabhas and Kriti Sanon, from attracting the wrath of Hindu religious leaders and right-wing groups. A video showing the film’s director Om Raut giving what seems to be a friendly peck on the cheek to Kriti (who plays Sita in his film) at the Venkateswara temple in Tirupati, has sparked right-wing outrage. The head priest at Telangana's Chilkur Balaji temple,...
- 6/9/2023
- by MariaR
- The News Minute
Leading Tollywood star Jr Ntr left for a vacation with his family to an undisclosed location. He, along with his wife Lakshmi Pranathi and two sons, Abhay and Bhargav, were spotted at the Hyderabad Airport on Monday.
The pictures of Jr Ntr and his family alighting from a car and entering the passenger terminal building went viral on social media. The actor can be seen holding little Bhargav’s hands while Abhay was walking next to him.
Jr Ntr, who turned 40 on May 20, is known in film circles as a family man and he spends quality time with loved ones. This time he has left for vacation amidst production of the upcoming movie ‘Devara’, directed by Koratala Siva.
On Sunday (May 28), Jr Ntr was seen paying tributes to his grandfather, legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao (Ntr) at his Samadhi in Hyderabad on the occasion of his birth centenary.
The pictures of Jr Ntr and his family alighting from a car and entering the passenger terminal building went viral on social media. The actor can be seen holding little Bhargav’s hands while Abhay was walking next to him.
Jr Ntr, who turned 40 on May 20, is known in film circles as a family man and he spends quality time with loved ones. This time he has left for vacation amidst production of the upcoming movie ‘Devara’, directed by Koratala Siva.
On Sunday (May 28), Jr Ntr was seen paying tributes to his grandfather, legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao (Ntr) at his Samadhi in Hyderabad on the occasion of his birth centenary.
- 5/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
NewsNoting that Ntr was one in crores, Chiranjeevi said that history will proudly tell the actor-politician’s story to the coming generations.Twitter/KChiruTweetsActor K Chiranjeevi paid homage to late actor and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Nt Rama Rao on the occasion of his birth centenary on Sunday, May 28. Chiranjeevi said that Ntr will live forever in the hearts of people. The actor took to Twitter to recall the services of Ntr, who had floated the Telugu Desam Party (Tdp) in 1982 on the slogan of Telugu self-respect. Chiranjeevi observed that Ntr was one in crores. "Not 100 years, he will remain forever in our hearts. History will proudly tell his story to the coming generations," the actor wrote. The actor added that Ntr was destined to fulfil a purpose. "I will always remember my association with Sri Nt Rama Rao who brought glory to Telugu people," he added. It may be recalled that like Ntr,...
- 5/28/2023
- by BhavaniE
- The News Minute
Megastar K Chiranjeevi said on Sunday that legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N T Rama Rao will live forever in the hearts of people. On the birth centenary of Ntr, Chiranjeevi paid him glowing tributes. The actor took to Twitter to recall the services of Ntr, who had floated the Telugu Desam Party (Tdp) in 1982 on the slogan of Telugu self-respect.
Writing about Ntr, Chiranjeevi observed that he was one in crores. “Not 100 years, he will remain forever in our hearts. History will proudly tell his story to the coming generations about him,” Chiranjeevi wrote.
The megastar said Ntr was destined to fulfill a purpose. “I will always remember my association with Sri Nandamuri Tarakarama Rao who brought glory to Telugu people,” he added.
నూటికో కోటికో ఒక్కరు… వందేళ్లు కాదు…చిరకాలం, కలకాలం మన మనస్సుల...
Writing about Ntr, Chiranjeevi observed that he was one in crores. “Not 100 years, he will remain forever in our hearts. History will proudly tell his story to the coming generations about him,” Chiranjeevi wrote.
The megastar said Ntr was destined to fulfill a purpose. “I will always remember my association with Sri Nandamuri Tarakarama Rao who brought glory to Telugu people,” he added.
నూటికో కోటికో ఒక్కరు… వందేళ్లు కాదు…చిరకాలం, కలకాలం మన మనస్సుల...
- 5/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
NewsNTR's son and Tollywood actor Nandamuri Balakrishna and grandson and popular actor Jr Ntr paid floral tributes at Ntr Ghat on the banks of Hussain Sagar lake in Hyderabad.Rich tributes were paid to former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and Telugu Desam Party (Tdp) founder Nt Rama Rao by his family members on his 100th birth anniversary on Sunday, May 28. Ntr's son and Tollywood actor Nandamuri Balakrishna and grandson and popular actor Jr Ntr paid floral tributes at Ntr Ghat on the banks of Hussain Sagar lake in Hyderabad. Nandamuri Ramakrishna, actor Rajendra Prasad, and others also paid tributes. Talking to reporters at Ntr Ghat, Balakrishna said that he considers it his good fortune to be born as son of Ntr. The actor, who is also Tdp Mla, stated that the birth centenary of Ntr is being celebrated not just in Telugu states but across the world. "Ntr reached the...
- 5/28/2023
- by BhavaniE
- The News Minute
Hyderabad, May 22 (Ians) Veteran actor Sarath Babu passed away at a private hospital in Hyderabad on Monday. He was 71.
Sarath Babu breathed his last at Aig Hospitals, where he was admitted last month. Family sources said he succumbed to sepsis in the whole body and multiple organ failure.
The actor was brought to Hyderabad from Bengaluru on April 20 and was admitted to Aig.
Under treatment for multi-organ damage, he had suffered from sepsis, which impacted functioning of kidneys, lungs, liver and other organs.
His body is likely to be taken to Chennai for last rites. The news of Sarath Babu’s death sent shock waves in the southern film industry. Leading film personalities and political leaders have expressed their condolences.
Sarath Babu, whose real name was Satyam Babu Dixithulu, began his acting career in 1973 through Telugu film “Rama Rajyam” and later became popular with Tamil movies “Pattina Pravesam” (1977) and “Nizhal Nijamagiradhu” (1978) directed by K. Balachander.
Sarath Babu breathed his last at Aig Hospitals, where he was admitted last month. Family sources said he succumbed to sepsis in the whole body and multiple organ failure.
The actor was brought to Hyderabad from Bengaluru on April 20 and was admitted to Aig.
Under treatment for multi-organ damage, he had suffered from sepsis, which impacted functioning of kidneys, lungs, liver and other organs.
His body is likely to be taken to Chennai for last rites. The news of Sarath Babu’s death sent shock waves in the southern film industry. Leading film personalities and political leaders have expressed their condolences.
Sarath Babu, whose real name was Satyam Babu Dixithulu, began his acting career in 1973 through Telugu film “Rama Rajyam” and later became popular with Tamil movies “Pattina Pravesam” (1977) and “Nizhal Nijamagiradhu” (1978) directed by K. Balachander.
- 5/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Hyderabad, May 21 (Ians) ‘Rrr’ star Ram Charan has said it was Tollywood hero-turned-Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N.T. Rama Rao, who put Telugu on the world map and that he will live for as long as there is Telugu cinema.
He was speaking at an event organised on Saturday night in the run-up to Ntr’s birth centenary, which falls on May 28. Ironically, Ram Charan’s father, Mega Star Chiranjeevi, used to be a political opponent of Ntr, but clearly, much water has flown down the Godavari since then.
His co-star in S.S. Rajamouli’s ‘Rrr’, Junior Ntr, incidentally is the Andhra icon’s grandson.
“Nowadays, Telugu cinema is being greatly lauded in foreign countries and everyone is praising South Indian cinema,” Ram Charan said. “But, long back in those days, Ntr Garu proved and reiterated the power of our cinema. We should never forget about those days. We must keep remembering those great achievements,...
He was speaking at an event organised on Saturday night in the run-up to Ntr’s birth centenary, which falls on May 28. Ironically, Ram Charan’s father, Mega Star Chiranjeevi, used to be a political opponent of Ntr, but clearly, much water has flown down the Godavari since then.
His co-star in S.S. Rajamouli’s ‘Rrr’, Junior Ntr, incidentally is the Andhra icon’s grandson.
“Nowadays, Telugu cinema is being greatly lauded in foreign countries and everyone is praising South Indian cinema,” Ram Charan said. “But, long back in those days, Ntr Garu proved and reiterated the power of our cinema. We should never forget about those days. We must keep remembering those great achievements,...
- 5/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Is Tamil superstar Rajinikanth planning to bid goodbye to the film industry after his 171st movie, which is to be helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.
The speculations have been doing the rounds in industry circles after Tamil filmmaker Mysskin said in an interview that Rajinikanth’s proposed movie with young maverick director Lokesh Kangaaraj may be the last movie of the superstar’s film career.
The director’s comment went viral on various social media platforms. The revelation has taken the social media by storm with several die hard fans of Rajninkanth refusing to believe it.
“No, Thalaiva will not make any such decision,” said one fan. Another fan called for putting an end to speculations. The fans say that the actor never spoke of retirement and hence they will not believe anybody else speaking about his retirement.
The 72-year-old superstar’s next movie to hit the screen will be ‘Jailer’. Directed by Nelson,...
The speculations have been doing the rounds in industry circles after Tamil filmmaker Mysskin said in an interview that Rajinikanth’s proposed movie with young maverick director Lokesh Kangaaraj may be the last movie of the superstar’s film career.
The director’s comment went viral on various social media platforms. The revelation has taken the social media by storm with several die hard fans of Rajninkanth refusing to believe it.
“No, Thalaiva will not make any such decision,” said one fan. Another fan called for putting an end to speculations. The fans say that the actor never spoke of retirement and hence they will not believe anybody else speaking about his retirement.
The 72-year-old superstar’s next movie to hit the screen will be ‘Jailer’. Directed by Nelson,...
- 5/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Amaravati, May 11 (Ians) Veteran South Indian actor Suman Talwar has said that he will enter active politics.
The actor announced at a programme in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh that in Telangana he would support Bharat Rashtra Samithi (Brs).
He did not say which party he would back in Andhra Pradesh but indications are that he will rejoin the Telugu Desam Party (Tdp).
Suman had taken interest in politics by joining Tdp in 1999 in the then undivided Andhra Pradesh. After he did not get any recognition in the party, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (Bjp) in 2004. As he did not get any key role in the Bjp, he had kept himself away from politics.
Suman had recently defended Tamil superstar Rajinikanth over his remarks made at birth centenary celebrations of legendary actor and former chief minister N. T. Rama Rao at Vijayawada.
Rajinikanth’s speech in which he...
The actor announced at a programme in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh that in Telangana he would support Bharat Rashtra Samithi (Brs).
He did not say which party he would back in Andhra Pradesh but indications are that he will rejoin the Telugu Desam Party (Tdp).
Suman had taken interest in politics by joining Tdp in 1999 in the then undivided Andhra Pradesh. After he did not get any recognition in the party, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (Bjp) in 2004. As he did not get any key role in the Bjp, he had kept himself away from politics.
Suman had recently defended Tamil superstar Rajinikanth over his remarks made at birth centenary celebrations of legendary actor and former chief minister N. T. Rama Rao at Vijayawada.
Rajinikanth’s speech in which he...
- 5/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Hyderabad, Feb 20 (Ians) Leading Tollywood personalities, top politicians and a large number of fans paid their last respects to actor Nandamuri Taraka Ratna here on Monday.
The mortal remains were brought to Telugu Film Chambers in Jubilee Hills from his residence at Mokila on the city outskirts to enable people to pay their last respects.
The last rites of Taraka Ratna, grandson of legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N.T. Rama Rao, has to be performed on Monday evening.
The young actor breathed his last on the night of February 18 at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences in Bengaluru where he was admitted on January 27 after he suffered a massive cardiac arrest.
He had collapsed during the padyatra of his cousin and Telugu Desam Party (Tdp) leader Nara Lokesh at Kuppam in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. After battling for 23 days, he succumbed on Saturday. He was 39.
Taraka Ratna...
The mortal remains were brought to Telugu Film Chambers in Jubilee Hills from his residence at Mokila on the city outskirts to enable people to pay their last respects.
The last rites of Taraka Ratna, grandson of legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N.T. Rama Rao, has to be performed on Monday evening.
The young actor breathed his last on the night of February 18 at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences in Bengaluru where he was admitted on January 27 after he suffered a massive cardiac arrest.
He had collapsed during the padyatra of his cousin and Telugu Desam Party (Tdp) leader Nara Lokesh at Kuppam in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. After battling for 23 days, he succumbed on Saturday. He was 39.
Taraka Ratna...
- 2/20/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Last RespectsActor and Tdp leader Nandamuri Taraka Ratna passed away on February 18 after battling for life for 23 days following a cardiac arrest in January.ScreenshotTelugu actors Nandamuri Balakrishna, Chiranjeevi, Junior Ntr, Nandamuri Kalyan Ram and others, as well as several politicians paid their last respects to Nandamuri Taraka Ratna at his residence near Hyderabad on Sunday, February 19. Taraka Ratna passed away at a hospital in Bengaluru on Saturday night after battling for life for 23 days following a cardiac arrest in January. Taraka Ratna was the grandson of Telugu Desam Party (Tdp) founder, legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nt Rama Rao. Actors Jr Ntr and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram are his cousins, and actor Nandamuri Balakrishna is his uncle. He was a member of the Tdp. Veteran actor and former MP Murali Mohan, Tdp president and former Andhra Pradesh Cm Chandrababu Naidu and his wife Nara Bhuvaneswari (Taraka Ratna...
- 2/19/2023
- by RajeswariP
- The News Minute
Hyderabad, Feb 18 (Ians) Tollywood actor Nandamuri Taraka Ratna on Saturday night breathed his last at Bengaluru’s Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, where he was admitted on January 27 after he collapsed during a padyatra of Tdp general secretary Nara Lokesh in Kuppam town of Andhra Pradesh. He was 39.
Taraka Ratna is survived by his wife Alekhya Reddy and a daughter.
Taraka Ratna was the grandson of Tdp founder, legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao. He was the cousin of Junior Ntr, Kalyan Ram and Lokesh.
The body is likely to be brought to Hyderabad on Saturday night.
The young actor collapsed after he suffered a massive heart attack during Lokesh’s padyatra in Kuppam in Chittoor district. He was immediately rushed to a hospital in Kuppam where he was given Pcr. His heart had reportedly stopped functioning.
A few hours later, he was shifted to...
Taraka Ratna is survived by his wife Alekhya Reddy and a daughter.
Taraka Ratna was the grandson of Tdp founder, legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao. He was the cousin of Junior Ntr, Kalyan Ram and Lokesh.
The body is likely to be brought to Hyderabad on Saturday night.
The young actor collapsed after he suffered a massive heart attack during Lokesh’s padyatra in Kuppam in Chittoor district. He was immediately rushed to a hospital in Kuppam where he was given Pcr. His heart had reportedly stopped functioning.
A few hours later, he was shifted to...
- 2/18/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
2022 was full of action-packed hit movies like Top Gun: Maverick, Rrr, and Bullet Train. Despite being a Telugu-language film made for the Indian market, Rrr became one of the biggest surprise hits of the year in the US and has been winning big since its release. The movie has put the actors and director on the map, and two of its stars now want to be the next Iron Man.
‘Rrr’ has been breaking records since its release
Rrr is a fictional retelling of the friendship and lives of two real-life revolutionaries, Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju, in the 1920s. The movie takes on a What If? type of format exploring the undocumented period in the revolutionaries’ lives as they begin to fight for their country.
Rrr draws attention to the abuses and inequalities of colonial rule and follows the real-life Indian heroes teaming up against their British oppressors.
‘Rrr’ has been breaking records since its release
Rrr is a fictional retelling of the friendship and lives of two real-life revolutionaries, Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju, in the 1920s. The movie takes on a What If? type of format exploring the undocumented period in the revolutionaries’ lives as they begin to fight for their country.
Rrr draws attention to the abuses and inequalities of colonial rule and follows the real-life Indian heroes teaming up against their British oppressors.
- 2/1/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tollywood actor Nandamuri Taraka Ratna fainted during padyatra of Tdp general secretary Nara Lokesh in Kuppam in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. Taraka Ratna was taken to hospital and his condition is stated to be stable.
The incident occurred when there was a stampede like situation outside a mosque visited by Lokesh soon after launching his 4,000 km-long padyatra.
A large number of Telugu Desam Party (Tdp) workers surge forward after Lokesh came out of the place of worship. In the melee, the actor fell down and fainted. Local Tdp leaders rushed him to a private hospital in Kuppam.
Taraka Ratna’s uncle and popular actor N Balakrishna called on him at the hospital. The young actor was later shifted to a hospital in Bangalore.
Taraka Ratna is the grandson of Tdp founder, legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. T. Rama Rao. He is the cousin of Junior Ntr,...
The incident occurred when there was a stampede like situation outside a mosque visited by Lokesh soon after launching his 4,000 km-long padyatra.
A large number of Telugu Desam Party (Tdp) workers surge forward after Lokesh came out of the place of worship. In the melee, the actor fell down and fainted. Local Tdp leaders rushed him to a private hospital in Kuppam.
Taraka Ratna’s uncle and popular actor N Balakrishna called on him at the hospital. The young actor was later shifted to a hospital in Bangalore.
Taraka Ratna is the grandson of Tdp founder, legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. T. Rama Rao. He is the cousin of Junior Ntr,...
- 1/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Hyderabad, Jan 27 (Ians) Veteran actress Jamuna passed away here on Friday after a brief illness. She was 86.
She breathed her last at her residence, family sources said.
Jamuna, who acted in about 200 movies in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi, is survived by a son and a daughter.
She was born at Hampi in Karnataka on August 30, 1936, but her parents Nippani Srinivasa Rao and Kowsalya Devi moved to Andhra Pradesh. She received her primary education at Duggirala in Guntur district and was a stage artist in her school days.
Jamuna, whose real name was Jana Bai, made her acting debut at the age of 16 with Puttillu (1953) directed by Garikapari Rajarao.
It was L. V. Prasad’s Missamma (1955) which gave her recognition. She had played a supporting character in the film with the lead roles played by N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. In a career spanning four decades,...
She breathed her last at her residence, family sources said.
Jamuna, who acted in about 200 movies in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi, is survived by a son and a daughter.
She was born at Hampi in Karnataka on August 30, 1936, but her parents Nippani Srinivasa Rao and Kowsalya Devi moved to Andhra Pradesh. She received her primary education at Duggirala in Guntur district and was a stage artist in her school days.
Jamuna, whose real name was Jana Bai, made her acting debut at the age of 16 with Puttillu (1953) directed by Garikapari Rajarao.
It was L. V. Prasad’s Missamma (1955) which gave her recognition. She had played a supporting character in the film with the lead roles played by N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. In a career spanning four decades,...
- 1/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Tollywood star Nandamuri Balakrishna, better known as Nbk, on Thursday denied making derogatory comments about late legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Stating that he has a lot of respect for Nageswara Rao, the actor-politician said he did not use any word intentionally while referring to the late actor.
At the success meet of his latest release “Veera Simha Reddy”, Balkrishna’s comment about Nageswara Rao had triggered a row.
Talking about his father, late former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and creator of the Telugu Desam Party, N T Rama Rao, Balakrishna had said rather dismissively: “My father had some contemporaries, Ranga Rao (S V Ranga Rao), Akkineni, Thokkineni, and some others.”
Nageswara Rao’s grandsons — Akkineni Naga Chaitanya and his brother Akhil Akkineni — posted a statement on Twitter in reaction to Balakrishna’s remark.
They said: “Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao garu, Akkineni Nageswara Rao garu and S.V Ranga Rao...
At the success meet of his latest release “Veera Simha Reddy”, Balkrishna’s comment about Nageswara Rao had triggered a row.
Talking about his father, late former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and creator of the Telugu Desam Party, N T Rama Rao, Balakrishna had said rather dismissively: “My father had some contemporaries, Ranga Rao (S V Ranga Rao), Akkineni, Thokkineni, and some others.”
Nageswara Rao’s grandsons — Akkineni Naga Chaitanya and his brother Akhil Akkineni — posted a statement on Twitter in reaction to Balakrishna’s remark.
They said: “Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao garu, Akkineni Nageswara Rao garu and S.V Ranga Rao...
- 1/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
ControversySpeaking at the success meet of his latest film, Balakrishna referred to veterans actors Akkineni Nageswara Rao Garu and Sv Ranga Rao, who were contemporaries of his father Ntr, in a derogatory manner.Tnm StaffFilePhotoA day after Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna referred to veteran actors Akkineni Nageswara Rao (Anr) and Sv Ranga Rao (Svr) in a derogatory tone, actors Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni said that disrespecting such veterans is the same as degrading oneself. In similar Twitter posts, Naga Chaitanya and Akhil, who are Anr’s grandsons, wrote: “Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao garu, Akkineni Nageswara Rao Garu and Sv Ranga Rao garu’s creative contributions have been the pride and pillars of Telugu Cinema, Disrespecting them is degrading ourselves.” Balakrishna is the son of legendary actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Nt Rama Rao. Ntr and Anr were two of the biggest stars of their era in Telugu cinema.
- 1/24/2023
- by RajeswariP
- The News Minute
Tollywood actors N. Balakrishna, Junior Ntr, Kalyan Ram and other family members of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao paid rich tributes on his 27th death anniversary on Wednesday.
Ntr’s sons Balakrishna, N. Ramakrishna, daughter N. Bhuvaneswari, grandsons Junior Ntr, Kalyan Ram, Suhasini and other family members paid floral tributes at Ntr Ghat on the banks of Hussain Sagar in Hyderabad.
Talking to media persons on the occasion, Balakrishna said he considers his good fortune to be born as son of Ntr. He described the late leader as a great personality who would always be remembered by the people.
He termed Telugu Desam Party (Tdp) as an asset given by Ntr to the coming generations. “Tdp is not merely a political party. It is an institution. No other party has workers like the Tdp,” he said.
Balakrishna recalled the contributions of Ntr for economic empowerment of women...
Ntr’s sons Balakrishna, N. Ramakrishna, daughter N. Bhuvaneswari, grandsons Junior Ntr, Kalyan Ram, Suhasini and other family members paid floral tributes at Ntr Ghat on the banks of Hussain Sagar in Hyderabad.
Talking to media persons on the occasion, Balakrishna said he considers his good fortune to be born as son of Ntr. He described the late leader as a great personality who would always be remembered by the people.
He termed Telugu Desam Party (Tdp) as an asset given by Ntr to the coming generations. “Tdp is not merely a political party. It is an institution. No other party has workers like the Tdp,” he said.
Balakrishna recalled the contributions of Ntr for economic empowerment of women...
- 1/18/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
OpinionMalikappuram, directed by debut filmmaker Vishnu Sasi Sankar and made on a budget of less than Rs 5 crore, is said to have minted close to Rs 15 crore in just 10 days.Sowmya RajendranScreengrab: YouTube/ Anto Joseph Film Company Even as SS Rajamouli’s Telugu film Rrr continues to make waves internationally, triggering discussions on its Hindu rightwing politics, a small Malayalam film has turned controversial in Kerala. Malikappuram, directed by debut filmmaker Vishnu Sasi Sankar and written by Abhilash Pillai, is a drama centred around an eight-year-old girl who wants to visit Lord Ayyappa in his abode, Sabarimala, a hill shrine located in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district. While Rrr reimagines two real life activists as Hindu mythological heroes, Malikappuram offers an open-to-interpretation narrative that has Ayyappa appearing in human form as a guardian. The film, made on a budget of less than Rs 5 crore, is said to have minted close to Rs 15 crore in just 10 days.
- 1/12/2023
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
Mumbai, Jan 11 (Ians) Music composer Ar Rahman, who was the first Indian to win a Golden Globe in Best Score category for the 2009 film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, congratulated the team of ‘Rrr’ for bringing home the 80th Golden Globe award for the song ‘Naatu Naatu’.
Rahman took to Instagram, where he shared a clip of Jenna Ortega announcing ‘Naatu Naatu’ as the winner in the Best Original Song in Motion Picture category.
He tweeted: “Incredible ..Paradigm shift Congrats Keeravani Garu from all Indians and your fans! Congrats @ssrajamouli Garu and the whole Rrr team!”
‘Naatu Naatu’ was in competition with ‘Carolina’ from ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’, ‘Ciao Papa’ from Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’, ‘Hold My Hand’ from ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘Lift Me Up’ from ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’.
To receive the honour was music composer M.M. Keeravani, who was accompanied with his wife Srivalli.
He dedicated the award to...
Rahman took to Instagram, where he shared a clip of Jenna Ortega announcing ‘Naatu Naatu’ as the winner in the Best Original Song in Motion Picture category.
He tweeted: “Incredible ..Paradigm shift Congrats Keeravani Garu from all Indians and your fans! Congrats @ssrajamouli Garu and the whole Rrr team!”
‘Naatu Naatu’ was in competition with ‘Carolina’ from ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’, ‘Ciao Papa’ from Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’, ‘Hold My Hand’ from ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘Lift Me Up’ from ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’.
To receive the honour was music composer M.M. Keeravani, who was accompanied with his wife Srivalli.
He dedicated the award to...
- 1/11/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Los Angeles, Jan 11 (Ians) India is all set to bring in the Golden Globe 2023 home as the song ‘Naatu Naatu’ from S.S. Rajamouli’s magnum opus ‘Rrr’ won the Best Original Song, Motion Picture at the 80th Golden Globes.
‘Naatu Naatu’ was in competition with ‘Carolina’ from “Where the Crawdads Sing”, “Ciao Papa” from “Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio”, “Hold My Hand” from “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Lift Me Up” from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”.
To receive the honour was music composer M. M. Keeravani, who was accompanied with his wife Srivalli.
He dedicated the award to Rajamouli and the actors Ram Charan and Ntr Jr.
While accepting the award, he said: “Thank you very much for this prestigious award: “This award belongs to SS Rajamouli for his vision, I thank him for constantly believe and supporting my work. N.T. Rama Rao and Ram Charan who danced with full stamina.”
‘Rrr’ stars Ntr Jr.
‘Naatu Naatu’ was in competition with ‘Carolina’ from “Where the Crawdads Sing”, “Ciao Papa” from “Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio”, “Hold My Hand” from “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Lift Me Up” from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”.
To receive the honour was music composer M. M. Keeravani, who was accompanied with his wife Srivalli.
He dedicated the award to Rajamouli and the actors Ram Charan and Ntr Jr.
While accepting the award, he said: “Thank you very much for this prestigious award: “This award belongs to SS Rajamouli for his vision, I thank him for constantly believe and supporting my work. N.T. Rama Rao and Ram Charan who danced with full stamina.”
‘Rrr’ stars Ntr Jr.
- 1/11/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The year began on a tragic note with the death of actor-producer Ramesh Babu, elder brother of popular actor Mahesh Babu, in January.
Ramesh Babu was known for films such as Bazaar Rowdy, Mugguru Kodukulu and others. After his retirement from acting in 1997, he had become a producer.
April saw the death of three veteran Tollywood personalities. Director Sarath passed away at the age of 74 after battling cancer. Sarath, who made his directorial debut in 1986 with Chadastapu Mogudu, made over 20 films in his career. He predominantly worked with actors Nandamuri Balakrishna and Suman.
While he delivered superhits such as Vamshanikokkadu, Sulthan, Peddannayya, and Vamshoddharakudu, he directed Suman in films Bava Bavamaridi, Peddinti Alludu, and Chinna Alludu.
The same month, veteran actor M. Balayya passed away at the age of 94. He had acted in more than 300 films and was popular for playing the role of elderly and other important roles in several super hit movies.
Ramesh Babu was known for films such as Bazaar Rowdy, Mugguru Kodukulu and others. After his retirement from acting in 1997, he had become a producer.
April saw the death of three veteran Tollywood personalities. Director Sarath passed away at the age of 74 after battling cancer. Sarath, who made his directorial debut in 1986 with Chadastapu Mogudu, made over 20 films in his career. He predominantly worked with actors Nandamuri Balakrishna and Suman.
While he delivered superhits such as Vamshanikokkadu, Sulthan, Peddannayya, and Vamshoddharakudu, he directed Suman in films Bava Bavamaridi, Peddinti Alludu, and Chinna Alludu.
The same month, veteran actor M. Balayya passed away at the age of 94. He had acted in more than 300 films and was popular for playing the role of elderly and other important roles in several super hit movies.
- 12/28/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
TollywoodMarking the end of an era for Telugu cinema, a number of actors, directors, and producers — who made their mark through hundreds of films and were regarded as pillars of the industry — breathed their last this year.Rajeswari ParasaThe year 2022 had been momentous for Telugu cinema, which brought out several blockbusters and even soared to unprecedented international acclaim with SS Rajamouli’s Rrr. The industry’s success, however, has been tinged with an air of gloom, having simultaneously lost several legendary actors and veteran film personalities to its name. Marking the end of an era for Tollywood, a number of actors, directors, and producers — who made their mark through hundreds of films and were regarded as pillars of the industry — breathed their last this year. Here is a list of noted Telugu film personalities who bid adieu in 2022. Ramesh Babu Actor-producer Ghattamaneni Ramesh Babu passed away at the age of...
- 12/27/2022
- by RajeswariP
- The News Minute
CinemaThe actor had appeared in hundreds of films in a career spanning over six decades, and was last seen in the 2022 film ‘Bangarraju’. Tnm StaffChalapathi Rao: Twitter/BA Raju's TeamSenior Tollywood actor Chalapathi Rao passed away on the morning of Sunday, December 25, at his residence in Hyderabad. He suffered a cardiac arrest, according to reports. He was 78 years old. The actor was known for playing supporting roles including those of a comedian and villain in many Telugu movies. Chalapathi Rao is survived by his wife Indumathi, two daughters and his son Ravi Babu, who is also an actor and a filmmaker. Chalapathi Rao is among many veteran actors from the Telugu film industry who passed away this year, including Kaikala Satyanarayana, Krishna and Krishnam Raju. Chalapathi Rao was born in Balliparru village of Krishna district in 1944. He reportedly entered the Telugu film industry with the encouragement of senior actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao.
- 12/25/2022
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the death of veteran Telugu actor Kaikala Satyanarayana, who passed away earlier in the day.
“Pained by the passing away of noted film personality Shri Kaikala Satyanarayana Garu. He was popular across generations for his remarkable acting skills and diverse roles. My thoughts are with his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” the prime minister tweeted.
Satyanarayana, who had started his career as N.T. Rama Rao’s double in the 1950s, acted in around 750 films.
He had also acted in Subhash Ghai’s Hindi blockbuster “Karma”.
“Pained by the passing away of noted film personality Shri Kaikala Satyanarayana Garu. He was popular across generations for his remarkable acting skills and diverse roles. My thoughts are with his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” the prime minister tweeted.
Satyanarayana, who had started his career as N.T. Rama Rao’s double in the 1950s, acted in around 750 films.
He had also acted in Subhash Ghai’s Hindi blockbuster “Karma”.
- 12/23/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Tollywood veteran Kaikala Satyanarayana died in the wee hours on Friday at his home in Filmnagar. He was 87 and suffering from age-related ailments over the past several days.
Born on July 25, 1935 in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, Satyanarayana debuted with Telugu movie ‘Sipai Koothuru’ in 1959.
Satyanarayana went on to act in around 800 movies in a career spanning six decades. Although he excelled as the quintessential bad man in the movies, he was also feted for his portrayal of mythological characters, especially Lord Yama, the Hindu god of death.
From Nt Rama Rao, Nageswara Rao, Krishna to Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Balakrishna, and Prabhas, Allu Arjun, Satyanarayana acted alongside the entire gamut of Tollywood film stars spanning several generations. He last appeared in 2019 Mahesh Babu starrer ‘Maharshi’.
Tollywood stars and personalities from all walks of life in the two Telugu states have condoled the death of Satyanarayana who was famed for his acting prowess and kind-heartedness.
Born on July 25, 1935 in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, Satyanarayana debuted with Telugu movie ‘Sipai Koothuru’ in 1959.
Satyanarayana went on to act in around 800 movies in a career spanning six decades. Although he excelled as the quintessential bad man in the movies, he was also feted for his portrayal of mythological characters, especially Lord Yama, the Hindu god of death.
From Nt Rama Rao, Nageswara Rao, Krishna to Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Balakrishna, and Prabhas, Allu Arjun, Satyanarayana acted alongside the entire gamut of Tollywood film stars spanning several generations. He last appeared in 2019 Mahesh Babu starrer ‘Maharshi’.
Tollywood stars and personalities from all walks of life in the two Telugu states have condoled the death of Satyanarayana who was famed for his acting prowess and kind-heartedness.
- 12/23/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
With the passing away of Tollywood superstar Krishna, an era has come to an end in the Telugu film industry.
One of the last legends of Tollywood, Krishna breathed his last early Tuesday at a private hospital, where he was admitted late on Sunday night following cardiac arrest.
Popularly known as superstar Krishna, he dominated the industry with his ‘daring and dashing hero’ image for five decades. He is known not only for a variety of roles he played on screen but also for being a pioneer in use of the latest technologies for filmmaking.
Born as Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy on May 31, 1942 at Burripalem in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, he featured in more than 350 films. He also directed and produced a few films.
He was the eldest of five children of Veeraraghaviah Chowdary and Nagaratna. While his parents wanted him to become an engineer, Krishna was interested in acting from his childhood.
One of the last legends of Tollywood, Krishna breathed his last early Tuesday at a private hospital, where he was admitted late on Sunday night following cardiac arrest.
Popularly known as superstar Krishna, he dominated the industry with his ‘daring and dashing hero’ image for five decades. He is known not only for a variety of roles he played on screen but also for being a pioneer in use of the latest technologies for filmmaking.
Born as Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy on May 31, 1942 at Burripalem in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, he featured in more than 350 films. He also directed and produced a few films.
He was the eldest of five children of Veeraraghaviah Chowdary and Nagaratna. While his parents wanted him to become an engineer, Krishna was interested in acting from his childhood.
- 11/15/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Veteran Tollywood actor Krishna passed away at a hospital in Hyderabad early Tuesday while undergoing treatment after he suffered cardiac arrest. He was 79.
Superstar Krishna, one of the last legends of Telugu film industry, breathed his last at Continental Hospital, where he was admitted late Sunday night after he suffered cardiac arrest.
According to doctors he was brought to the hospitals in an unconscious state but was revived after 20 minutes of CPR. He was put on a ventilator and his condition was critical.
Krishna’s son and popular actor Mahesh Babu and other family members were present at the hospital.
Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy or Krishna, as he was popularly known, acted in more than 350 films in a career spanning five decades. He also produced and directed a few films.
Born on May 31, 1942 at Burripalem in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, Krishna entered the film industry in early 1960s with small roles.
Superstar Krishna, one of the last legends of Telugu film industry, breathed his last at Continental Hospital, where he was admitted late Sunday night after he suffered cardiac arrest.
According to doctors he was brought to the hospitals in an unconscious state but was revived after 20 minutes of CPR. He was put on a ventilator and his condition was critical.
Krishna’s son and popular actor Mahesh Babu and other family members were present at the hospital.
Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy or Krishna, as he was popularly known, acted in more than 350 films in a career spanning five decades. He also produced and directed a few films.
Born on May 31, 1942 at Burripalem in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, Krishna entered the film industry in early 1960s with small roles.
- 11/15/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The makers of the Ntr biopic are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that they have the best, leading technicians in the film industry, onboard.
The film is N Balakrishna’s dream project and he is taking extra special care to make it the best as he intends the biopic to be a tribute to his late father, Nt Rama Rao.
The film is N Balakrishna’s dream project and he is taking extra special care to make it the best as he intends the biopic to be a tribute to his late father, Nt Rama Rao.
- 10/21/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Director Teja of Jayam fame, who recently tasted success with Nene Raju Nene Manthri (Nrnm), is planning to cast actor Jr Ntr in the biopic of his grandfather - popular actor and politician Nt Rama Rao. However, Jr Ntr’s role in the film is yet to be announced.
Ntr’s son Balakrishna, also an actor-politician will play the star in the biopic. The film is slated to release on May 28 – Ntr’s birthday.
Balakrishna was reportedly impressed with Teja’s Nrnm which was a political drama and asked him to direct the biopic.
Ntr’s son Balakrishna, also an actor-politician will play the star in the biopic. The film is slated to release on May 28 – Ntr’s birthday.
Balakrishna was reportedly impressed with Teja’s Nrnm which was a political drama and asked him to direct the biopic.
- 10/18/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Tollywood star and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna will soon be making his Bollywood debut and it will be with the mega project – the biopic on the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and thespian Nt Rama Rao.
Earlier, there were reports that the biopic would a bilingual made in Telugu and Tamil but now it is learned through sources that it will not be made in Tamil but in Hindi marking Balakrishna’s debut in Bollywood.
Touted to be the actor’s dream project, he is making every effort to get it right.
Earlier, there were reports that the biopic would a bilingual made in Telugu and Tamil but now it is learned through sources that it will not be made in Tamil but in Hindi marking Balakrishna’s debut in Bollywood.
Touted to be the actor’s dream project, he is making every effort to get it right.
- 10/14/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Tollywood actor and politician N Balakrishna had announced that he would soon star in the biopic on his father the legendary thespian Nt Rama Rao, who also ruled Andhra Pradesh as its Chief Minister for several years.
Busy with the upcoming Ks Ravikumar directorial, Balakrishna intended to work on the biopic after completing the current project.
Busy with the upcoming Ks Ravikumar directorial, Balakrishna intended to work on the biopic after completing the current project.
- 9/28/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Ntr Jr talks about his childhood, the influence which his grandfather Nt Rama Rao has had on him, facing failures and how he couldn't handle fame at the age of 22, on how he interpreted his role as a modern day Ravana in Jai Lava Kusa, on how his son Abhay Ram changed his life, on turning TV host for Bigg Boss Telugu, and on why he gets so emotional while talking to his fans...
- 9/21/2017
- Film Companion
Hot from the success of his film Gautamaputra Satakarni in January, Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna is coming back to the big screen this Friday, September 1st, with Paisa Vasool. Paisa Vasool is a full-on Telugu mainstream "entertainer" directed by the prolific Puri Jagannadh, who has delivered some really solid films over the last couple of decades. Balakrishna is to be joined in the film by popular South Indian actress Shriya Saran in what is likely to be a pretty thankless role as his love interest. I have an unnatural and mostly unexplainable affinity for Balakrishna, known affectionately by his fans as Balayya. He is the fifty-something son of Telugu film legend Nt Rama Rao, one of the most famous actors from South India and also...
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- 8/29/2017
- Screen Anarchy
During the audio launch of his upcoming film Paisa Vasool, Nandamuri Balakrishna had said that he got the opportunity to attend the 50th year celebrations of the Fighters’ Association recently. He also recalled that his father, Nt Rama Rao, had the opportunity to attend its 25th year celebrations.
Confident that his son N Mokshagna would be attending the Fighters’ Association 75th anniversary, the star went on to add that his grandson, Nara Devansh, would be there for the 100th year celebration and make the family proud.
Confident that his son N Mokshagna would be attending the Fighters’ Association 75th anniversary, the star went on to add that his grandson, Nara Devansh, would be there for the 100th year celebration and make the family proud.
- 8/29/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
The fans of the two stalwarts of the Telugu cinema – late Nt Rama Rao and late Akkineni Nageswara Rao – were at logger's heads every time their movie released several decades ago.
But in personal life, both the stars seem to have shared a very good rapport. This was evident when Jr Ntr addressed Nagarjuna as ‘Babai’.
But in personal life, both the stars seem to have shared a very good rapport. This was evident when Jr Ntr addressed Nagarjuna as ‘Babai’.
- 7/29/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma on Tuesday said he is proud to be given the opportunity to direct a biopic on legendary Telugu actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (Ntr).
In an emotional voice note shared with Ians, Varma was thrilled to announce he will be helming the project.
"Ntr is a name to reckon with every Telugu-speaking individual. He was not just a great actor but a leader with unprecedented following. I'm very proud to direct a film on his life," Varma said.
In an emotional voice note shared with Ians, Varma was thrilled to announce he will be helming the project.
"Ntr is a name to reckon with every Telugu-speaking individual. He was not just a great actor but a leader with unprecedented following. I'm very proud to direct a film on his life," Varma said.
- 7/4/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Hyderabad, Jan 22: If late actor N.T. Rama Rao was considered one eye of Telugu filmdom, thespian Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who died early Wednesday here, was the other eye of the industry, said actor-producer M. Mohan Babu.
"Rama Rao and Nageswara Rao were always considered as the two eyes of Telugu industry. We lost Rama Rao many years ago and today we lost the second eye, Nageswara Rao. Telugu industry exists today because of these two pioneers," Mohan told reporters.
Nageswara Rao was 89. He died due to intestinal cancer.
Mohan Babu recalls the actor as a "legend" with "humility".
"I.
"Rama Rao and Nageswara Rao were always considered as the two eyes of Telugu industry. We lost Rama Rao many years ago and today we lost the second eye, Nageswara Rao. Telugu industry exists today because of these two pioneers," Mohan told reporters.
Nageswara Rao was 89. He died due to intestinal cancer.
Mohan Babu recalls the actor as a "legend" with "humility".
"I.
- 1/22/2014
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, Jan 18: Following the success of Tamil action-drama "Jilla", its director R.T. Neason's phone has not stopped ringing. Several leading actors such as Junior Nt Rama Rao (Ntr) from the Telugu film industry have expressed an interest in working with him.
"I have been getting so many calls from Telugu industry. Junior Ntr wants to work with me and so are so many other top actors. I haven't really decided on whom will I work with next but I will be doing a film each in Tamil and Telugu soon," Neason told Ians.
While Neason worked with Tamil superstar Vijay in "Jilla", he confirmed that his next will also feature a star.
"Both my projects will feature star actors. I haven't zeroed in on anyone yet but I'll be.
"I have been getting so many calls from Telugu industry. Junior Ntr wants to work with me and so are so many other top actors. I haven't really decided on whom will I work with next but I will be doing a film each in Tamil and Telugu soon," Neason told Ians.
While Neason worked with Tamil superstar Vijay in "Jilla", he confirmed that his next will also feature a star.
"Both my projects will feature star actors. I haven't zeroed in on anyone yet but I'll be.
- 1/18/2014
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, Jan 2 (2014) Popular Telugu writer Chinni Krishna, who turned 48 Thursday, said he is all set to wield the megaphone this year and wants to make films with superstars such as Mahesh Babu and Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (Ntr).
"I want focus on direction this year. I have been asked to direct for a long time now but I just didn't feel the right time. I have 10 scripts ready and I plan to direct five of them and others can direct the rest. I want to direct superstars such as Mahesh Babu, Ntr and Ram Charan," Krishna told Ians.
Known for writing successful films such as "Indra" and "Narasimha Naidu", Krishna wants to direct.
"I want focus on direction this year. I have been asked to direct for a long time now but I just didn't feel the right time. I have 10 scripts ready and I plan to direct five of them and others can direct the rest. I want to direct superstars such as Mahesh Babu, Ntr and Ram Charan," Krishna told Ians.
Known for writing successful films such as "Indra" and "Narasimha Naidu", Krishna wants to direct.
- 1/2/2014
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, Dec 2: This will be a busy month for southern actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu. She will be juggling between three films and will have to forgo the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Sam, as she is popularly called, is busy shooting for two yet-untitled Telugu projects with actor Junior Nt Rama Rao and filmmaker V.V Vinayak. She will soon start shooting for an untitled Tamil project with Suriya.
"(I'm) headed for a super busy December. (There will be) no Christmas no New Year (but) just work. Shooting for Jr. Ntr's film and Vv Vinayak's film till Dec 20 (and) then from Dec 23 till Jan 4 for the Lingusamy-Suriya film," posted Samantha on her Twitter page.
Known for films such as "Ye Maaya Chesave" and "Eega",.
Sam, as she is popularly called, is busy shooting for two yet-untitled Telugu projects with actor Junior Nt Rama Rao and filmmaker V.V Vinayak. She will soon start shooting for an untitled Tamil project with Suriya.
"(I'm) headed for a super busy December. (There will be) no Christmas no New Year (but) just work. Shooting for Jr. Ntr's film and Vv Vinayak's film till Dec 20 (and) then from Dec 23 till Jan 4 for the Lingusamy-Suriya film," posted Samantha on her Twitter page.
Known for films such as "Ye Maaya Chesave" and "Eega",.
- 12/2/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
Hyderabad, Nov 22: Renowned Telugu filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao is extremely happy over the fact that the industry has shown unity to financially support the construction of the Andhra Pradesh Film Employees Federation of South India (Fefsi) office building.
Located in Venkatagiri, the Ntr Cine Karmika Bhavanam, named after late actor-politician N.T. Rama Rao (Ntr), was inaugurated recently. It has been constructed for the employees of the industry.
"It's nice to see the support coming from the veterans who are the pillars of our industry. It has made me even happier. While actress Jamuna donated Rs.50,000, producers.
Located in Venkatagiri, the Ntr Cine Karmika Bhavanam, named after late actor-politician N.T. Rama Rao (Ntr), was inaugurated recently. It has been constructed for the employees of the industry.
"It's nice to see the support coming from the veterans who are the pillars of our industry. It has made me even happier. While actress Jamuna donated Rs.50,000, producers.
- 11/22/2013
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, July 18: After flaunting two different hairstyles in "Baadshah", Junior Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (Ntr), will sport a new hairdo in upcoming Telugu action-drama "Rabhasa", says the film's director Santosh Srinivas.
"We haven't zeroed in on the look yet, but we have decided to give him a new hairdo. He is playing a character with multiple shades and, therefore, we want to ensure that one of the differentiating factors will be his hairstyle," Santosh told Ians.
"We want the look to be different from what he has sported before. We will sit with him and decide on the final look soon," he added.
Santosh.
"We haven't zeroed in on the look yet, but we have decided to give him a new hairdo. He is playing a character with multiple shades and, therefore, we want to ensure that one of the differentiating factors will be his hairstyle," Santosh told Ians.
"We want the look to be different from what he has sported before. We will sit with him and decide on the final look soon," he added.
Santosh.
- 7/18/2013
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Hyderabad, May 22: The Telugu film industry wants to highlight its contribution to Indian cinema and will kickstart the centenary celebrations here soon amongst the presence of the entire fraternity.
"We have never highlighted how much has Telugu industry contributed to Indian cinema. We want to showcase the achievements of some of our luminaries who have made us proud over the years. The celebrations will start soon and we have also requested the support of the state government," Thammareddy Bharadwaja, president, Andhra Pradesh Film Chamber of Commerce, told Ians.
"Members of our industry such as N.T. Rama Rao, S.V. Ranga.
"We have never highlighted how much has Telugu industry contributed to Indian cinema. We want to showcase the achievements of some of our luminaries who have made us proud over the years. The celebrations will start soon and we have also requested the support of the state government," Thammareddy Bharadwaja, president, Andhra Pradesh Film Chamber of Commerce, told Ians.
"Members of our industry such as N.T. Rama Rao, S.V. Ranga.
- 5/22/2013
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
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