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Hyderabad: The newly-elected president of Movie Artistes’ Association (MAA), Vishnu Manchu, took to Twitter to make a new announcement. The actor revealed that MAA has tied up with some of the best hospitals in the city with various benefits being offered to its members.  “I am happy to announce that #MAA has tied up with […]

Hyderabad: Outsiders and the people inside the Telugu film industry have been thinking that the rivalry is still brewing between the Mega family and the Manchu family of Mohan Babu. Movie Artistes Association (MAA) president Manchu Vishnu got an invite from Bandaru Dattatreya to attend ‘Alai Balai’ programme that was held in the city recently. […]

Hyderabad: Actor and producer Manchu Vishnu took oath as the newly elected president of Tollywood’d influential trade body, Movie Artists Association, on Saturday, with his father, Telugu cinema’s acclaimed veteran star, Mohan Babu, accompanying him. The ‘Mosagallu’ actor sought everyone’s support in this journey after a hotly contested vote that had ended in the opposing panel […]

Many artistes came forward claiming they faced mental harassment by the Manchu family during MAA elections. Others also alleged foul play in the elections

Prakash Raj has rubbished speculations in some sections of media that he plans to set up a new artistes’ association tentatively called ATMAA (All Telugu Movie Artistes’ Association). “News has been popping up somewhere that I am planning to set up a new association with the names ATMAA .. prethatma.. Paramatma. I’ve no such plans […]

“The right lesson has been taught to those who supported the Tukde gang who wanted to break the country,” Bandi Sanjay added.  

After a complete week of high activity, the MAA elections have come to an end with actor Manchu Vishnu, son of veteran actor Mohan Babu, being selected as the new president of Telugu Movie Artists Association (MAA). As soon as Manchu Vishnu’s victory over actor Prakash Raj was confirmed, the actor’s sister – an elated […]

Speaking to the media, the 'Bommarillu' actress said that the Telugu film industry is very dear to her and people here are like her family.

Megastar Chiranjeevi has said that he followed his conscience while casting his vote at the polling booth in Jubilee Hills. Movie Artistes Association (MAA) went to polls on Sunday to elect its president and other members for the upcoming term. Speaking to the media, Chiranjeevi said that the situation wouldn’t remain the same every time. […]

Elections for the Movie Artistes' Association (MAA) in Hyderabad witnessed some dramatic scenes in the morning. 

Manchu Vishnu panel alleged that an unknown person allegedly rigged votes in favour of Prakash Raj's panel.

Actor Manchu Vishnu showcased his humorous side on Thursday when he faced a volley of questions from press persons ahead of Movie Artiste’s Association (MAA) polls. To a query on whether his panel indulged in bribing voters, Manchu Vishnu sarcastically said, “Not just Rs 10,000, we have bribed the voters by giving Rs 75,000 each […]

It may be recalled that Vishnu, who is vying for MAA president candidate, said that actor Rajasekhar had met his father Mohan Babu at his residence recently to discuss various issues pertaining to the MAA elections.

As per the letter received from election officer V Krishna Mohan, artistes are urged to resume work at 2pm soon after casting their vote on the polling day of October 10, said a press release.  

Hyderabad: It appears that actor Manchu Vishnu has won the support of Nandamuri Balakrishna in the run up to MAA elections.  Actor Vishnu took to his Twitter handle on Sunday to share some positive Sunday vibes by posting a couple of pictures of himself posing with Balayya.  “Thank you the one and only NataSimham, Bala […]

Rao said he would come before the media in another couple of days to present his reasons as to why he backed out from the election race.

Hyderabad: Commenting on Pawan Kalyan’s latest remarks on the film industry, actor Prakash Raj on Monday hinted that a collective action would be taken to address the problems soon after a proper outcome following the Power Star’s speech. Actor Prakash Raj along with his panel members ‘Maa Biddalu’ on Monday filed nomination papers for the […]

Tollywood celebrities embroiled in a pitched battle for multi-cornered election

Vishnu appealed to the contestants to abstain from discussing the new building as there are more concerning issues to be addressed.