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Chiranjeevi has recalled initially having doubts about Juhi Chawla’s suitability for her role as Shanti in Pratibandh. However, her look convinced the team to cast her, and the megastar later praised her performance, particularly in the court and jail scenes

Nagarjuna Akkineni’s 100th film has been titled King100 and will release worldwide on December 24. The makers unveiled the first glimpse on the actor’s birthday, showcasing his stylish avatar, powerful dialogue, high-energy visuals and larger-than-life cinematic presentation

Megastar Chiranjeevi has congratulated Ravi Teja and the team of Irumudi on the film's blockbuster success, praising the actor's “phenomenal” performance. He also lauded director Shiva Nirvana, child artiste Nakshathra and producers Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar

Actress Raashii Khanna celebrates 13 years in the film industry, recalling her debut with Madras Cafe and expressing gratitude for her journey. She highlights meaningful storytelling, collaborations and her experience working across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema

Ram Charan wished his father and megastar Chiranjeevi on his birthday, calling him his first hero and biggest inspiration. Pawan Kalyan also shared childhood memories, recalling how Chiranjeevi inspired him even before becoming a celebrated actor

Ram Pothineni reportedly shot for 24 hours continuously in Pondicherry while directing and starring in his ambitious debut, RaPo23. Rain disrupted the nine-day schedule, with the team set to return. The psychological action thriller features major action sequences, elaborate production design and a strong technical crew

Sree Vishnu and Mahima Nambiar-starrer Comrade Kalyan will release worldwide on October 9. Directed by Janakiram Marella, the Telugu action entertainer is set against the Andhra-Odisha border backdrop of 1992 and features a strong ensemble cast

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a candid pregnancy update, joking about a mini breakdown after realising her wardrobe no longer fits. Expecting her first child with filmmaker-husband Raj Nidimoru, she is preparing for motherhood while planning a brief maternity break

The makers of Fahadh Faasil-starrer fantasy entertainer Don’t Trouble the Trouble have released the energetic first single, ‘Cakeu Walku’. Composed and sung by Kaala Bhairava, the track introduces Faasil’s character Suri and showcases his vibrant dance moves ahead of the film’s September 11 release

Kiran Abbavaram says his role in the upcoming pan-Indian mythological action-fantasy ‘Indraputra’ is emotionally and physically demanding. Directed by Srikanth Puppala, the Zee Studios production is the first chapter of a larger mythological universe and begins filming in October

Nani-starrer The Paradise has unveiled its action-packed teaser, promising a dark and intense thriller directed by Srikanth Odela. Backed by SLV Cinemas, the film has locked September 24 as its worldwide release date across eight languages

Veteran playback singer K Jamuna Rani, popularly known as Jikki, left an enduring legacy with over 6,000 songs across five languages. Renowned for her versatility and distinctive voice, she transformed South Indian film music before passing away at the age of 88

Actress Abhirami has joined the cast of Sudigali Sudheer's upcoming Telugu comedy entertainer Joker. The makers announced that she will portray Gayatri Devi in the film, which also stars Aysha and Murali Sharma and is directed by Suneel Puppala

Karimnagar-born actor Teja Kalvakota is set to play the lead role in Telugu web series 'Azadi 501'. After years of auditions and supporting roles, including 'Majili' and 'Pilla Pillagadu', the young actor hopes to make a lasting impression

The makers of Aakasamlo Oka Tara unveiled a new poster featuring Dulquer Salmaan as Krishna on his birthday and announced the release of the first single. Directed by Pavan Sadineni, the film stars Satvika Veeravalli and follows a rural girl’s space dream

The trailer of Newton's Third Law, starring Sumanth and Jagapathi Babu, offers a glimpse into an investigative thriller set in 1999. The film follows a police probe into mysterious crimes and promises an engaging blend of suspense, action and drama ahead of its July 31 release

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma praised Akhil Akkineni's performance in Lenin, calling him the best actor in the Akkineni family. He lauded Akhil's emotional depth and commended director Murali Kishor Abburu for delivering a compelling revenge-action drama inspired by the Mahabharata

Bhagyashrii Borse became emotional during the Lenin success meet, thanking director Murali Kishor, co-star Akhil Akkineni and her fans for their unwavering support. The actress said Hyderabad is her karmabhoomi and expressed gratitude for the appreciation she has received.

A look back at Samantha Ruth Prabhu's insightful take on Tollywood nepotism from Koffee With Karan. The actress noted that while outsiders face hurdles breaking in, star kids endure immense public pressure where failure is scrutinized by the entire nation

Aishwarya Rajesh and Thiruveer’s Telugu film ‘Oh Sukumari’, directed by Bharat Dharshan, has been cleared by the CBFC with a U/A certificate. The family entertainer is set for a July 17 release across multiple languages with growing audience anticipation.