Coming to the dubbed films into Telugu from Kannada, we hardly know other than Upendra's films a decade ago....
It is a known fact that Bollywood got a huge market that South film industry and they can get back the investments even for big budget movies because of the huge market worldwide. There is a talk that the producers who do...
The most talked about film "2.0" is expected to run wild but it's just gasping to walk faster. The first day collections brought a quake at box offices but the 2nd day was a bit dull much to the disappointment of millions. But...
Just when things looked set for a David vs Goliath clash, everything changed suddenly leaving all with raised eyebrows and speculations. We are talking about the clash between 'Bhairava Geetha' and '2.0' and now the former...
While planning for the release of a film it is always important to be doubly sure about the release date and only then the announcement has to be made. At the most, it can get postponed once but if that happens...
Known for producing the film Tagore, the title itself has become a surname for B Madhu, one of the well-known producers of the Telugu film fraternity. The producer, for bagging the Telugu release and distribution rights of Pandem Kodi...
After becoming very famous and in demand, you would be flooded with many acting offers and money would no longer become an issue. However, if you want to have a long term innings it is important to choose the right kind of roles that add value to you...
We are living in a world where a mobile phone has become an integral part of our body and we don't mind not eating food or sleeping but we just cannot live without our mobile phone....
While giving a statement to the media and especially about big stars, anyone needs to be careful and the precaution is normally more if it is a heroine because a lot of their opportunities are decided by these heroes....
It does sound a bit unfair but then that's how the industry works. The remuneration bracket for a heroine is quite different when compared to the heroes. When she is doing her first movie, she would get paid in single digits and only if she scores a ...
There is no doubt that the Mozart of Madras A R Rahman is one of the greatest music composers India has ever produced and his presence in the project always creates a buzz. But if one were to look at his works closely, he has not been able to deliver...
You are well aware that we use the term golden leg for heroines who score back to back hits and shine at the box office. But most of the time, this happens with a starlet who is doing well in one particular industry....
The first thing anyone would say about the variety hero with baritone voice Nara Rohith is, he is one man who doesn't believe in routine masala subjects and tries to come up with something different with every film....
You might start off your career by getting paid peanuts but the moment you score a success and that too by grabbing the attention of the crowds, you become the hottest property in tinsel town....
Since the time he stepped into the cinema industry as an actor, the towering hunk Daggubati Rana has been quite versatile. He dabbled with few Bollywood flicks before he got into Telugu properly and the best turn of his career came with the magnum op...
Andrea Jeremiah is currently enjoying the success of Vishwaroopam 2. The singer who turned an actor with luck by chance is gearing up for many more projects in coming days....
Touted be an action-packed thriller, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam a Tamil film which is being dubbed and released in Telugu as Nawab has actors like Arvind Swamy, Vijay Sethupathi, Arun Vijay, Silambarasan (Simbu), Aditi Rao Hydari, Jyothika, Aishwarya ra...
There was a time when he was the hottest property in tinsel town and though he was not a Telugu man, the Telugu people embraced him with a lot of affection and gave him a pedestal....
Nani's next film is Jersey and the actor plays a cricketer is what the poster says. The first poster of Jersey was out sometime ago and it has raised the expectations on a huge scale....
Unless you are a big star hero who is the hottest property in tinsel town, you cannot think of earning lakhs in an hour. Given that, can you imagine one actress who is barely taking her first steps into the industry is getting mind boggling offers of...
Kaatru Veliyidai was just an average at the box office. The film which was released in Telugu also, as Cheliya, had Karthi and Aditi Rao Hydari in lead roles. The director is now making Chekka Chivantha Vaanam in Tamil and it will release in Telugu a...
The Geetha Govindam actor Vijay Deverakonda is right now, a trendsetter and heartthrob of many. He has a good number of projects in his kitty....
Trying to look at how your contemporaries are able to do good in their career and taking a leaf or two out of it is alright but such things work only when you realize what your brand value is and what kind of limitations you have....
The fundamental essence for coming up with a biopic is about those people who have lived their life and have filled it with various achievements and milestones. However, with the biopic genre working very well at the box office,...
The Telugu Film Industry has predominantly focused on coming up with movies that offer entertainment in the form of humour, glamour and commercial masala but it has never really thought about stuff that offers substance....
After the turmoil and embarrassment the Telugu Film industry underwent thanks to Sri Reddy, it is now the turn of the Kollywood circuit. It is known news that Sri Reddy has gone to Chennai few days back and she has been repeating the same act....
Once you wrap up a movie as a director and it has come out for release, you should already have another project ready in hand and waiting to hit the floors. That's how the career is sustained for many medium bracket filmmakers....
The amount of attention and anticipation on the biopic of the great N T Rama Rao has been increasing by the day and when that happens it works very positively for the business prospects....
Just recently we were mentioning about how the apple pie beauty Hansika Motwani has been away from the Telugu radar and spending her maximum call sheets with the Kollywood folks only....
The season of biopic which has currently become a mania of sorts is currently creating quite a buzz and the Bollywood circuit has been going all guns blazing to come up with as many biopics as they can....
The hangover effect has still not lowered on the biopic 'Mahanati' based on the life of the legendary actress Savitri. The film had also released simultaneously in Tamil but it failed to evoke this kind of response....
After the arrival of the magnum opus 'Baahubali' a totally different perspective has emerged for the cinema industry folks towards the business of cinema. The biggest impact was felt in the Telugu circuit because that's when folks realized that the T...
The time has come for yet another movie to arrive from the compound of the eccentric Ram Gopal Varma. Just few weeks back his 'Officer' became a historic disaster but RGV is going with the flow and announced his next titled as 'Bhairavageetha'....
It might take you a while to figure out what we meant by Chowdary's heroine but we are speaking about the sexy hip beauty Ileana. The reason we call her Chowdary's heroine is, she happens to be the discovery of YVS Chowdary who gave her a big break t...
The thing about the Telugu audience and what makes them special among the rest of India is, they have a very welcoming attitude towards any movie. Irrespective of the language and background, if the film is able to offer the right kind of entertainme...
One of the most anticipated and sought after reality shows in the Indian small screen circuit is 'Bigg Boss' and after the stupendous success in the Hindi version, it spread to the regional circuit and today Telugu and Tamil also have their respectiv...
There was a time when the branded heroines of Bollywood found ways and means of staying away from the south movies as they felt the southern circuit was not their standards....
Last year Rana and Nani hosted IIFA Filmfare together, while Allu Sirish, Vijay Deverakonda, and Navadeep accompanied them. This is to be a fun event with Sundeep Kishan and Rahul Ravindran as the hosts. Check out for IIFA Nominations....
The general practice among the cinema industry folks is that if a movie works, they either sell it in other languages for dubbing rights and if they feel it is much more powerful than that, they sell the remake rights....
Some films have got such a strong power that you tend to identify with one of the characters and that is sufficient to take the film to a blockbuster range. For some reason, 'Mahanati' the biopic of the legendary actress Savitri has created the same ...
We are talking about the movie 'Avatar' which played for hundred days at Prasads Imax at regular shows. Though 'Avengers-Infinity War' will not reach that much success like 'Avatar' it will certainly reach the half of it. This kind of response is sur...
A trend which began few years back was bringing the hit movies of other languages into local languages in the form of dubbed version. In Tollywood, most of the dubbed flicks came from Tamil and English...
Mr. Perfectionist from Bollywood, Aamir Khan. Just when everything looked set for Aamir to bankroll this project, the latest update has arrived that he has dropped the project. With this, the road is clear for Rajamouli....
Now, it is heard that Devi Prasad is getting bits of advice from his friends and well-wishers. They are saying that he must do only movies that have big heroes and not go towards projects which have small heroes. They are sayin...
As such, any director has to be a good actor fundamentally so these retired directors are visiting many producers and film offices with their profiles. Buzz is that they have taken Devi Prasad, the director of films like 'Blade Babji',...
Devi Prasad is originally a director who has come up with movies like 'Blade Babji' and recently he made his debut as an actor with the movie 'Needhi Naadhi Oke Katha'. Those who saw his performance are floored and they are saying he is the best alte...
You don't have to be a successful heroine but if you manage to be the leading lady alongside one big star hero that tag is sufficient to keep your celebrity quotient alive....
You can cause some disturbance to an organization or a system but you can never do that with the common man. The moment people get cheesed off with something it turns out to become a big revolution....
There are only two reasons why you tend to have sleepless nights, when you are extremely happy or extremely scared. While the first one is a good thing, the second one is certainly not. Despite that, we wish to inform you that one film is going to gi...
As regional audience, your first preference would always be for the local movies but there are those times when movies from other languages also catch your attention. In that, it is normally the Hollywood flicks which are appealing even in dubbed for...
There must be those among you who would have that penchant to know about other languages and cultures. However, it would mostly be about learning to speak so that you can manage when you go to those areas. But that is not the case with one man....
It is no big deal that your own speak your language but it does feel great and exciting when you hear a non-local person speaks your language. It is not just a sense of togetherness but also a feeling of pride that the opposite person has taken that ...
One of the main reasons why you tend to be passionate about movies is, there are many scenes that you can relate to in your real life. Sometimes, it is not just the scenes but even the movie titles that tend to leave a lasting impression in our heart...
You had to be an actress of a certain caliber and success to actually make your mark in other industries as well but in the recent times, all it takes is the right glamour quotient and popularity to get you offers from other circuits. Here is one suc...
The word Beep usually reminds you of an alarm or to indicate something electronic. However, in the film parlance, the beep sound is used to cover up cuss words and dialogues which can be offensive and sometimes lewd. This beep quotient has increased ...
It has been a while since the movie 'Premam' released and it is also evident that the film has struck a chord with the Telugu audience. However, fact remains that this is the remake of a Malayalam flick so it is obvious that few comparative analyses ...
It doesn't matter which field of profession you are in, fact remains that you have to respect your seniors and give weight to what they say or suggest. This is something on the higher side when it comes to the cinema industry and seniors are given a ...
Whenever a film is gearing up for release, you will get a faint idea of how the public opinion is through the social media. With online promotion becoming strong, the response to it gives a good picture of how the film is being received prior to its ...
Imagine you are going on the road and then you come across a place where a film shooting is happening. Your natural reaction would be to have a sneak peek into what's happening....
It has become a common trend to come up with remakes of hit movies and while the plot remains intact, certain modifications have to be made. This is because audience of each industry has a different taste and nativity....
In case you are a fan of the petite beauty Trisha then you would have noticed that her new movie Nayaki has been taking ages to hit the screens. Just recently it was announced that all is well and the film is arriving....
Here is good news for the Kabali Telugu fans! Finally Superstar Rajnikanth's Kabali movie (Telugu) audio is going to be released. Going into the details, Kabali (Tamil) version audio launch that was initially scheduled on the 12th of this June was c...
There are no two words when we say that the Tollywood audience are by far the most big hearted and welcome anyone who can offer entertainment and adapt to Telugu environment....
Power star Pawan Kalyan's Sardaar Gabbar Singh is a much anticipated film down South but everyone were skeptical about the fate of its Hindi version....
There are quite a few instances wherein certain heroes tend to raise the budget of the film just to protect their star image. They are unmindful of their box office stamina and as expected, their films bomb miserably causing loss and pain to everyone...
It has been a while since the contention was making rounds in Tollywood about its heroes not knocking the doors of the neighbouring woods. On the other hand, many heroes from Tamil have come to Telugu and made their mark but our big boys never ventur...
The element of overseas market constituting a key part in the revenue for a film's business has increased in the last few years and directors are considering this while preparing their stories....
There are many reasons why we as Telugus must feel proud but having said that, it is also true that we do not take much initiative to preserve its pride and identity....
It has been quite a while since he has passed away but the legacy and impact he has created has brought a pride to the Telugu people. He is none other than the great N T Rama Rao and even today he is remembered and revered fondly by many Telugu peopl...
Actress Renu Desai is quite famous among Telugu audiences despite her short lived career with only couple of films. And the main reason behind this was her association with Powerstar Pawan Kalyan as his wife....
In the south cine circuit, the four industries are dominated by various star heroes but among them, the Mollywood circuit belongs only to two. They are megastar Mammootty and superstar Mohanlal....
Sensational actress turned politician Roja is the current trending celebrity in two Telugu states and her behavior in AP Assembly made headlines. Despite all these positive and negative comments, Roja got a special recognition in Tollywood and in Kol...
Speaking of singers, you would only want to hear their voices and enjoy the songs they sing. But in the recent times, the singers have also worked on their looks and you get to see some really beautiful singers....
At a time when commercial formula masala potboilers were ruling the roost, there was one man who tried to break the routine. He came up with some horror and supernatural movies which gained attention of the Telugu audience....
'Where there is a will there is a way'- this is one slogan which has always led to new methods of doing business and even the cinema industry is no exception to it....
Languages have got a funny way of conveying meanings and what would mean right in one language means something very contrasting in another language....
Some of you would have a fantasy of being born as a star kid and it has to do with the glamour and attention you would get. But if you look at things from the other side, there is enough baggage....
One of the main reasons why you watch a movie is to escape from the rut and pressure of daily life and have some recreation for two and half hours. At the same time, there are also those among you who seek to find some....
After becoming a hero, your real strength is not just in the fan count you have but also in the theatre count you get when your film is up for release. There are many instances wherein deserving movies....
You have known Tollywood as the learning and blooming ground for many non-local actors and technicians. But lately, this has also become the haven for hit movies of other languages....
At a global level, entertainment from India meant only Bollywood and many didn't know that something like a Tollywood or other regional circuits exist....
Food is something we cannot live without and many among us have the habit of hogging variety types of foods without any issues. But that privilege is not there for the actresses....
Superstar Rajnikanth is a man of few words and more of action but when he does speak, you go into an entirely different world. This has happened quite a few times during public events where Rajini spoke....
It is a common sight to see movies of Tamil heroes coming in Telugu in the dubbed format. Even that way, they have gained a strong fan base in both Telugu states....
After becoming a heroine, the scope for getting film offers depends not just on how beautiful you look or how well you perform, it is also upon how much the audience wants to see you....
Given your exposure to various forms of entertainments, you would have that small urge somewhere to meet your favorite hero or heroine and take a picture with them....
As you go up the ladder, you tend to create a shield around you for the fear of many things and this keeps you away from the real people. This is more so among the film stars who maintain a very private life....
With each passing day, news ways and means of expanding the business of cinema are worked out and a key aspect for that is the facility to release one's film in other industries through the dubbed format....
There is absolutely no need for you to rack your brains if you are asked to name the king of comedy in Tollywood. He is none other than Brahmanandam and his demand is so strong that he has a parallel role....
When you look at the four cine industries in the south, you would not hesitate to admit that Tollywood has a much grander appeal and glamour quotient. Some of the hottest beauties right from Bollywood....
There is a constant debate that goes between the cine analysts and cine pundits about the presence of Indian cinema in the global level. Though Bollywood has a lot of following among the western countries....
We have seen many villains' turning into heroes and vice versa heroes who enjoy their heroic images for a decade or two then opts for villain roles. But here we have a special hero who is having a steady career....
As general public, we tend to keep a track of what is happening in the lives of actors and superstars. Whenever they open up a new establishment like a restaurant, a boutique, coffee shop, beauty salon....
Once you become a successful actor or actress, a total transformation happens in your lifestyle and while there is money and fame as the positives, the vices are not far behind. It is only those individuals....
Some of you may be having this feeling that Tollywood doesn't have the right kind of Telugu beauties who can get into the top league of heroines. While it is true to an extent, the scenario is slowly changing....
You may find this a little unexpected or you may want to debate about it but the fact remains that in the last few years the interest level of many Telugus towards films has dipped....
Don't think that the magnum opus 'Baahubali' has got a war sequence which takes place on the desert. We are talking about a fight which is currently happening on the desert land of Dubai due to this movie....
This evening the prestigious 62nd Filmfare awards were declared at a glittering ceremony in Chennai tonight. The whole South Indian film fraternity (Tollywood, Kollywood,Mollywood & Sandalwood)....
Baahubali movie is carrying sky high expectations that we get to hear one or the other rumor every other day. From Prabhas' coma to theatrical release, we came across various rumour and the latest is that Baahubali....
The parameters for you to rate the magnitude of a movie depends on factors such as its budget, the star power, the grandeur element and above all, the extent of its release....
We all know about cricketer Sreesanth who is not only famous for on and off the field image. After his sudden break in Cricket, he is foraying into films with a negative role through a Hindi film Cabaret....
You are well aware that a major mania and frenzy is currently on thanks to the magnum opus 'Baahubali'. While that is a good sign for the film, some of the cine pundits say it is also bringing a small threat....
To those of you who are not aware, the Telugu language is called the Italian Of The East and this title was given by a famous Italian traveler Niccolo De Conti....
There are different genres of movies that are made and usually it is the action, romance or comedy that you are familiar with. But the genre of horror has been explored a lot lately....
When you talk or hear about sex workers, it is usually the women and there are many films that have been made with this subject as the plot. However, one film is now gearing up to release in Tollywood...
From the time the magnum opus 'Baahubali' was announced there were many firsts that came along with it. For instance, this has become the movie with the largest ever budget in the history of Tollywood....
In film industries, talent is the foremost attribute which everyone praises and in South, there has always been camaraderie between various industries. In particular, the bond between Tollywood and Kollywood...
Whenever you watch a Telugu movie there is one distinct observation you make, the leading lady of the film usually has a professional dubbing artist's voice....
Whenever you think of the stalwarts of Telugu cinema then the first name that comes to mind is that of the legendary N T Rama Rao. The reason being, NTR was not just a demigod of cinema but also the man....
There is always curiosity around how much our favorite stars earn! Of course, even a tot knows it would be lakhs and crores but we still want to know about their remuneration....
After IPL, if you want us to name one more popular T20 league, it is undoubtedly CCL (Celebrity Cricket League). With an endearing blend of Cricket & Glitz, CCL is the most loved and awaited sport league....
You know for sure that the fate of a film is sealed right on the first day of its release because the talk comes out and the opening collections give a good picture....