One of the most important reasons why you make enemies is due to your mouth and talking. There are many instances wherein you see few individuals spoiling their image and value by throwing away their mouth with loose talk....
If the app works as they claim, it is going to be a revolution and the best part is, Allu Arjun starrer 'Naa Peru Surya' is going to be the first film adaptable to this app. Directed by Vakkantham Vamsi, Naa Peru Surya is all set to hit the screens...
He is adept at penning dialogues with depth and sources reveal that in this film he has taken care to ensure every dialogue has a purpose and impact. It is not just the sentimental and emotional dialogues but even the romantic and comedy dialogues wh...
Now the latest movie 'Tomb Raider 2' is coming and this has the beautiful Alicia Vikander in the title role. After looking at her getup, many would be thinking the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli inspired the look but it is not so. Our Jakkanna himsel...
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....
Apparently, she has mentioned that for some reason the south cine folks have a strong obsession with navel than a heroine's acting. For the Telugu, audience Navel means Raghavendra Rao and they are saying this is the biggest tribute to him. Some time...
Stylish Star Allu Arjun's first impact from the movie Na Peru Surya was unveiled recently. The first impact has been receiving fantastic feedback from the viewers. Allu Arjun's as the soldier who is seen struggling hard is very impactful indeed. The ...
You tend to hear about a lot of affairs when you are in college but once you reach the professional level, that becomes very remote. But then there is one industry wherein there is no flavor without an affair....
The film industry and sex is something which can never be separated and it also gives a lot of fodder to the gossip mills and grapevine stores. The latest in that league happens to be a revelation from a starlet....
Popular producer Dil Raju seems to be in a swing lately. With a handful of movies in his bucket, producer seems to be the most happening one in the industry right now. It was Sai Dharam Tej's Jawaan that Dil Raju produced recently....
You can have a lot of experience in terms of the business of cinema and you can predict its outcome at the box office as soon as the first show is over. Despite all the statistics and patterns, there are always those films which stand out...
As much as most of you revere 'King' Akkineni Nagarjuna as a fine star hero and a lady charmer with strong grip at the box office, there is also another side to him....
There are many gimmicks and games that happen in the cine circuit which are not visible to the naked eye though they happen in front of you. Things which are sexual tend to create such confusion....
You need to be quite watchful about your body language and actions when you are in public because that can be interpreted in different ways. However, there is one hero and many are envious about him...
There could be several reasons why you are unable to do a particular movie but if your justification is not strong enough in front of media, the whole thing goes into a different direction. Supreme Hero Sai Dharam Tej is currently going through a lea...
After movies like 'Arjun Reddy' and 'Fidaa' started ringing at the cash centers, there was a hope that the small and medium budget movies are going to increase their ratio of success at the box office but it appears that the graph has been dipping al...
You would have got used to the pattern of actresses getting linked up with affairs and flings and they reverting it as trash and rumour. While most of the times they are true it is also a fact that few beauties end up straying here and there just for...
Gone were the days when there were genuine fan bases for our stars. Bigwigs like NTR, ANR, Shobhan Babu etc had a huge following from the audience of all the quarters. Their movies also, had proper commercial values along with solid content....
Some of you would certainly fancy the idea of becoming a hero but it is like a ball of fire that can gobble you up when things are not going right. There are those phases in a hero's career where just nothing works. And to those who have seen sizable...
As someone who follows the Tollywood circuit since long you would have known by now that the Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna is one fearless man who doesn't hesitate to do what he wants. While his slapping saga has been a highlight some are now sayi...
You often think twice before making a big hero toil hard whether it is his physical appearance or the performance aspect. However, one filmmaker is not compromising even a small inch and he is making his big hero sweat it out. He is none other than t...
Whenever an interesting biopic is announced the next step for most of you would be to figure out who is going to be the cast. And when the project is controversial the interest quotient gets doubled. This is happening now with the movie Lakshmi's NTR...
You might find this to be little unconventional but that is the need of the industry today. It doesn't matter whether you are an actor or actress or a filmmaker, the most important thing is you need to have visibility quotient. This becomes double wh...
Power Star Pawan Kalyan's upcoming movie under Trivikram Srinivas's direction is one of the most anticipated movies. Being it a blockbuster combo, there is a huge hype even before the movie'...
You can gauge the potential of a film when you see the trailer. Of course, there are also times when only trailers are good while...
Just recently you would have heard the news that may have stumped you off your seats. Sharing his thoughts with the media 'King' Akkineni Nagarjuna made a strong indication that he would be joining hands with the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma once...
Just few days ago the episode related to the biopic of the great N T Rama Rao took a huge twist when the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma announced he would be making a movie by the name...
Your relationship with your favorite heroine is always that of fantasy and dreams and in many cases, love as well. However, your heart breaks the day you hear she got hitched and is getting married...
There are many star heroes in the Tollywood circuit and each one has his own charisma but the mania and sensation power star Pawan Kalyan creates is of a completely different league. Hence, whenever...
Being a star hero is not an easy task because you need to be careful not just about your scripts and stories but also about your look, style and personality. In the last ten years the trend has changed...
Hero Gopi Chand who is in a dire need for success seems to have got a small relief, as his movie Oxygen has got a release date finally. Oxygen's release date has been pushed forward for more than a couple of times now....
You might be on cloud nine when you are the most sought after person in the film fraternity with lot of offers knocking your door but if you are not able to plan your things properly you end up in a mess. This is more for the heroines because they te...
In the last decade and half, you would have noticed a major upsurge in the mall culture in the city of Hyderabad....
Lavanya Tripathi the dimply girl who appeared in Yuddham Sharanam recently has landed in trouble. A complaint has been lodged against this actress in South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce....
Power Star Pawan Kalyan's upcoming movie under the direction of Trivikram Srinivas is being made with a high speed. Being it one on the most awaited movies, PSPK25 is the most anticipated one. The recent song bit which was unveiled on Pawan Kalyan's ...
On one side you will hear that there is a massive dearth for talented writers in the industry and fresh creative juices are not flowing in. While that may be true, there is also another hard truth which might be discouraging many talented individuals...
Ever since the TRS kingpin K Chandrasekhar Rao brought Telangana from the unified Andhra Pradesh and became the Chief Minister, he has been doing many things to create that difference and make his presence felt....
When you are planning the shooting for a movie and the budgets involved the common sense says shooting locally within your own surroundings and resources would be economic....
Just few days ago the statements from Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna have brought life and clarity to the much talked about biopic of the great N T Rama Rao....
While there are sufficient forms of pre release material for any movie it is the theatrical trailer which plays a significant part because that sets the right vibe among the audience....
Exactly three years ago when the state of Telangana was formed there was a strong talk that Tollywood would be shifting its base from Hyderabad to Vizag. In fact, many movies also had most of their events either in Vijayawada and Vizag which added mo...
Like it or not the fact remains that your fame and following always depends on the success you score in the film industry. However, there are those individuals who may not have much success to talk about but some movies of theirs create a huge impact...
As much as you would show interest in knowing about actresses and their movies you would be equally keen to know what's happening in their personal lives. Taking cue from that there are many gossips and grapevines that take birth. Out of them, some m...
When you are in the growing stages of your career it is important for you to create that right visibility quotient and earn some spotlight. This is much more needed when you are going through a bumpy ride. Tollywood has few deserving heroes going thr...
The business of cinema always depends on external factors such as the season and the mood of the audience so you need to be smart in your planning to have the right release. This is doubly important when you are dealing with a film which has a big he...
You know very well that nightmares are occurring to many film celebrities of Tollywood with the drug scandal that came out and this time the Excise Authorities are also going hard. Meanwhile, there are also those in the cine circuit who wish to do th...
You remember the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma whenever there is a controversy in the film industry or a sensational tweet or statement. In the last few years, RGV made his presence felt through this mode only than his movies. The latest from him ...
Finally, the much talked about 'Bigg Boss' has arrived and the first episode got aired under the auspices of young tiger Junior NTR. Within few hours after the first episode, talk and comments began to make rounds across all mediums as to how the fee...
Though it has been a while since Bharath, brother of Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja, died in a car accident, his name is still flashing in headlines. It is known that a controversy raged regarding the absence of his family during his final rituals and now a...
You tend to see girls going weak on their knees or sweating their palms when they see or hear the name of the young rebel star Prabhas. As for the guys, their adrenaline levels touch the peak and they go crazy. For a long time, this mania was restric...
In case your career is not going well in the entertainment industry the best way for you to grab attention is target someone or something which is popular. You might get retaliations and strong resistance but in this industry even negative publicity ...
For your film to be successful there needs to be a catch point and a hook factor that can create a vibe among the crowds. This needs to be there from the pre release time so that the film garners meaty collections at the box office once it hits the s...
Being a producer doesn't mean you splurge money and ensure your films come out grandly, you need to have the right sensibilities to judge a script, the right business acumen to sell it with decent margins and the smartness to promote your product str...
One of the main reasons why the movie Pelli Choopulu became a huge success is due to the comedy factor. In that, one actor stole the limelight with his superb wit and performance. His name is Priyadarsi and now he has become a hot property in Tollywo...
If you are a mega fan you would currently be rejoicing with the fact that megastar Chiranjeevi has made a comeback to movies. Already, he proved his stamina with Khaidi No 150 and now he is preparing for his next based on the life of Uyyalawada Naras...
Most of you would be familiar with the grand epic Mahabharata and you would also be well aware of the young warrior Abhimanyu who fought the mighty Kauravas and other forces singlehandedly. Now, one big star is being called as Abhimanyu in the Tamil ...
You may have the biggest of hearts to digest anything but you can certainly not allow someone to prick your ego or hurt it. And if you are a legend in your field then such things are impossible. Musical maestro Ilaiyaraaja is one man who is known for...
The moment you start hearing about a film getting delayed constantly and the vibe is not that great you feel the film may fizzle out as soon as it arrives. However, when the makers know what they are doing the delays don't really matter. It is happen...
For a long time the Movie Artists Association (MAA) was doing a behind the screen activity ensuring Tollywood runs smooth but in the recent past they are coming to the forefront with various initiatives. The latest threat facing Tollywood is the drug...
You may call it a coincidence or a tradition that is followed but then whenever a heroine gets a chance to pair up with a mega hero, she eventually gets to pair up with the rest of the family heroes as well. This temptation has made many starlets vie...
Amidst all the apprehensions and the excited anticipations which have been surrounding the reality show 'Bigg Boss' the first episode came up and as always all eyes were on young tiger Junior NTR. This episode was all about introducing the house part...
Every now and then you do come across debates and discussions on who is the number one hero in Tollywood and there is no specific metric to determine that. For a long time, it has been believed that power star Pawan Kalyan and superstar Mahesh Babu s...
Being a hero has its own share of balancing to be done and it is upto you to determine whether to agree to someone's suggestion or not. And when you are someone like young tiger Junior NTR every decision of yours has to be well thought out and planne...
Most of you have a fair idea of the kind of money people make through films. Normally, it is the hero who makes the most through his remuneration and profit share and then it is the turn of the director followed by the music director and other key te...
If you ask any heroine as to whom she would like to pair up with, nine out of ten would take the name of power star Pawan Kalyan. But expressing a desire and actually getting it fulfilled has a lot of gap. There are only very fortunate few who get to...
It has been a while since the wait for the movie Spyder has been on and it is also true that fans of superstar Mahesh Babu have been getting miffed because of the delay. Finally the film is being scheduled to release on September 27th but the actual ...
There is absolutely no need for you to be introduced about who Ram and Ravana are. Both have been seen as the embodiments of good and evil respectively. Taking cue from that, one film is currently being made and it is garnering immense hype all acros...
Years may pass by and many big names may get attached to the Tollywood circuit but there is always one name which will stay on top forever. It is that of the great N T Rama Rao. The legacy he has created can never be rewritten and any link with him i...
The last few days have been quite suffocating and embarrassing for the Tollywood folks as their names are being given out in connection to drug peddling and drug usage. Things got complicated with the revelation of big names like speed director Puri ...
You tend to see many heroines coming and going but there are those rare girls who are not just blessed with beauty but immense performance quotient. They create a sensation with their presence. Tollywood has always been quick to capture such starlets...
Though Tollywood is a big industry and is second to the massive Bollywood, a major part of the Telugu circuit is dominated by film families which have deep roots since generations. One family which has made its mark in the recent past is the Manchu f...
Your only chance of surviving in the show business is by having maximum visibility at all times and garnering mileage out of it. Those who implement it properly always prosper and then there are those who are deserving and talented yet fail to make i...
You might want to lead a smooth life as a celebrity focusing just on your work and nothing else but it doesn't work. An important component to an artist's life is relation with media and if you are well versed at handling them and getting their atten...
The business of cinema is becoming very tough these days due to various factors and notable among them are the multiple releases on the same day. This has eaten into the market share of the movies but there is no other choice because of the quantity ...
Since the last few days the only discussion happening in a hot way is about drugs and its nexus with the Tollywood circuit. Already few tremors have been created with the Excise Department giving out few names officially. In response, the entire film...
In the recent past, when you heard of youth star Nithiin you would have also heard of references linking him with power star Pawan Kalyan. Well, Nithiin is a hardcore fan of Pawan and now he wants to strengthen the bond by featuring in a film which w...
Having a career in the film industry is not like having a job in a corporate or private company, it has a large share of ups and downs and you need to withstand all of them. Only those who have the grit and determination eventually bounce back with a...
Just recently we updated you on how mega mastermind Allu Aravind, shrewd cine tycoon Suresh Babu have begun putting a foot down in a war against drug menace. As part of that, a lot of drilling is happening and deeper details are shaking the Tollywood...
The Telugu Desam Party is without doubt a very strong political party in the state of Andhra Pradesh and it also has strong links with Telugu cinema. The party founder is the great N T Rama Rao who laid a strong foundation and identity for Tollywood....
About two decades ago the business of cinema for Tollywood meant the collections garnered in the unified Andhra Pradesh but since the last few years, a very important component has added to it. We are talking about the overseas market especially the ...
You do come across those instances in life where your involvement may not be completely required but your presence certainly does. This becomes quite challenging when you are a big star with lot of film commitments but a deal is a deal so there is no...
It doesn't matter how strong or tough you are, you never dare to throw a stone on a live beehive. However, there is one man in the entertainment industry who is controversy's favorite child. He is none other than the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma....
There is a general grievance that comes from the heroine department that they don't get meaty roles and characters with performance quotient. Truth be told, there are not really that many starlets who can give life to a character with their performan...
The biggest gift for the entertainment industry is the invasion of the online world and most importantly the social media. This has become the best tool for them to do the promotions and create interest element for the audience before the release....
It doesn't take a week for you to decide whether a film is worth watching or not, all it takes it just one day or two and you would know the film's mettle. True to that, one film is emitting strong positive vibes and it is roaring at the box office i...
Just like there are two sides to a coin there is always two interpretations that can be made out of a statement and if you are in the film industry you have to be clear and careful on what you want to convey. This precaution is more needed when speak...
The time seems to have come wherein you will see the true mettle of young tiger Junior NTR as a performer because his next movie 'Jai Lava Kusha' is emitting strong vibes in that direction. The film is being helmed by K S Ravindra alias Bobby and her...
Our nature is such that even if we get our annual bonus we start making plans for buying a bigger car or a luxury which may not be necessary. And in the film industry there are many who are absolutely shallow from inside but give a picture as if they...
You are well aware that when controversy happens that draws immediate attention and though it doesn't really benefit in the long run, it does serve the purpose of the entertainment industry. Hence, there are many who keep searching ways for creating ...
Unless you become flexible and understand the need of the industry you don't have a long standing career filled with opportunities. This is most applicable for the heroines whose shelf life is quite short. All those beauties who have understood the w...
Lately you would have heard many heroines stressing upon how they are looking for performance driven roles and characters which have a strong connection with storyline than just the regular romance and dance. There are also few filmmakers who give st...
The very essence of Indian culture revolves around involving your near and dear for every small event in your life. Akin to that, marriages are something which are done to the maximum stamina and even the farthest acquaintances are invited to the gat...
You may have done several roles in your career as an actor or actress but it takes that one role which changes your whole image and reputation. The recent magnum opus Baahubali created that impact for the ravishing seductress Ramya Krishnan....
There is a special sense of excitement and thrill when a marriage is round the corner and if it is a celebrity marriage, the happiness gets doubled. It has been a while since the talk about Yuva Samrat Naga Chaitanya and cute smile queen Samantha was...
Your career is quite shortlived as a heroine and you need to make the most of it within the short span. At the same time, it is also necessary you have the right skill sets and appeal for the crowds to worship you. This does take time but some beauti...
Your success and its frequency decide your market position as a hero and once the slab is set, offers being knocking your door accordingly. And if you keep scoring hits consistently it spikes up your remuneration graph as well. But all this requires ...
From a long time there was tension surrounding the Nandamuri fans as to who is going to be the chosen one to helm the biopic of the great N T Rama Rao. Now, one name is reportedly finalized but instead of breathing a sigh of relief, the tension has d...
There is a different culture that is followed in the entertainment industry and the simple motto is 'work hard and party harder'. Hence, there are many parties that keep happening even on a working day and the film folks tend to unwind and loosen the...
While making a film itself is a huge challenge these days you end up having a much bigger challenge in protecting it from leaking out. In the last few years, many films have suffered due to the leakage issues and some have ended up with empty coffers...
Whenever you have seen Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna you have only seen oodles of energy and very positive body language from him. Though he has passed his prime Balayya doesn't hesitate to do his own stunts or come up with some really tough dance...
Remunerations in the cinema industry are normally high for the heroes and heroines and next come the directors. But in the recent past, the awareness on importance of content has dawned and a lot of preference is being given for talented writers....
Prior to its release the entire discussion was about how big a hit the film Duvvada Jagannadham would be and where it will take stylish star Allu Arjun's market stamina. Post its release, the discussion has drifted to how will the film reach a respec...
There is no doubt that the magnum opus Baahubali has redefined the face of filmmaking and the business potential of Tollywood. While that may be true, we must also be wise enough to realize that such a phenomenon happens once in a blue moon....
At a time when Tollywood was going through a drought of talented and beautiful heroines, the sweet Punjabi Lassi Rakul Preet Singh came as a fresh shower and within no time, she became the most sought after leading lady for the big league heroes....
Being an actor or actress in Tollywood, you would obviously desire to team up with the best in the business and if you get a chance to share the screen space with a superstar you will not think twice. However, one hero seems to be in two minds when i...
Your modus operandi as a hero would be to do a detailed study of the script, hear the narration properly and sign the dotted line only if you are convinced. While almost all the heroes do that by default there is one man who chooses to do things diff...
An action hero image is normally attributed to those heroes who are young and energetic with the right adrenaline quotient. However, can you imagine a senior hero with a family image gaining an image of an action star? This is happening now with one ...
Though it is a fact that power star Pawan Kalyan and actress Renu Desai got separated nearly five years ago, many of Pawan's fans look at Renu as 'Vadina'. The fact that she has so much of following online is due to the involvement of Pawan fans even...
You know well that a major part of Tollywood is currently not in Hyderabad because South India International Movie Awards (SIIMA) is currently happening in Abu Dhabi. Those who are part of this are declaring this is much bigger than the Filmfare awar...
To those of you who are part of the current generation and not much awareness of the bygone era of film stars, Tollywood had its share of iconic comedians in the past as well. Notable among them were Relangi, Ramana Reddy, Raja Babu, Chalam and many ...
Helping each other out when you are part of a fraternity is a much respected protocol and this happens a lot in the film industry. And when branded stars come forward to give support to small budget flicks, it brings immense impact and also goodwill ...
You may wonder what is this domestic story about a housewife and two brothers but there is a valid reason behind this tale. During the ongoing SIIMA event at Abu Dhabi, an interesting incident took place. It is obvious that the place was infested wit...
The concept of multi-starrers has slowly regained its presence in Tollywood with big stars joining hands but now an authentic multi-starrer with B-level heroes is finally arriving. We are talking about the movie Shamantakamani and the trailer has bee...
The prestigious and most sought after South India International Movie Awards (SIIMA) is currently on in Abu Dhabi and last night, the awards were given for the Tollywood and Sandalwood fraternities. Below is a key list of winners across important cat...
The only warrior queen that has created a strong impact in the recent times is Devasena from the magnum opus 'Bahubali' and 'Rudrama Devi'. But now, another warrior queen is in the offing and she is keen to beat all the biggies in terms of grandeur a...
You can do few good movies and score success and establish yourself as a hero but if there is one genre which is the most challenging it is mass. There are many heroes who have attempted to establish themselves as mass heroes but have failed miserabl...
When you are dealing with a powerful hero it is important that you need to come up with a villain who is equally powerful. And when you are dealing with a hardcore mass superstar like Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna, the component of villain must be...
The only thing you would expect from a hero is good performance and nice looks that can remain for long. However, there are many heroes in Tollywood who have other talents as well. This time, one hero has shown he can be an expert in a woman's domain...
Speculations are a common feature when a film is about to release and sometimes the pre release promos also end up giving different ideas to the audience. Akin to that, a suspense was making rounds regarding the movie Gautham Nanda....
You may have passed your prime as a heroine and are doing your second innings but once you create an aura and legacy, that remains. This happens for very few actresses and one among them is the Athiloka Sundari Sridevi. She has ruled the roost for a ...
Becoming a fan of a hero or heroine is a common trend but there are those stars who create such strong impact on masses that they become their worshippers. A very rare set of stars have that following and top in that list is Style Samrat Rajnikanth....
The wise men always say success needs to be enjoyed by the heart and not by the head, once it hits the head, arrogance sets in and leads to issues. The same seems to be happening with few comedians who are part of the famous TV comedy show Jabardasth...
The art of filmmaking itself is a big challenge but these days the units are having to deal with other issues as well. Notable among them are the menace of piracy and lately it is the leaking of footage. Sometimes it works in the film's favor but not...
There are many issues that keep happening in the film industry but it was bound by an unwritten protocol that the issues were to be sorted within four walls and the integrity needs to be maintained. However, the invasion of social media has changed t...
For a long time we have been proud of our heritage and culture and the same was reflected in our movies. However, times have changed and there are many who are keen to break those barriers and prove a point. Fortunately or unfortunately, few ladies a...
In case you have been closely watching the happenings on Indian cinema in the recent past you would connect the dots between Tollywood, China and Bollywood. Well, the Bollywood flick Dangal released in China recently and became a massive success....
We are currently in a generation where star heroes refer to the likes of Prabhas, Ram Charan, Junior NTR, Allu Arjun and others. Despite their presence, there is a generation elder to them such as power star Pawan Kalyan and superstar Mahesh Babu....
Your true skill as a good narrator comes much before your film hits the screens, firstly you need to narrate the story to a hero and convince him. The challenge is more when the hero is branded, established and has a consistent success track....
You have seen that Tollywood is filled with a large number of comedians and despite that there is always room for more. At the same time, despite the large crowd, there is always one who is called as the king of comedy. For a long time, it was Hasya ...
Prior to the release of the movie Duvvada Jagannadham the hype and expectations were touching the sky and many were drawing an analysis between this movie and megastar Chiranjeevi's Khaidi No 150. The main focus was on the collections at the box offi...
You have the privilege of working with the top range heroes only when you have attained a certain range of success and stardom. However, there is one star kid who seems to have perfect clarity of how her career should be and is heading in that direct...
The eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma may not be able to create the magic he was doing earlier but he is certainly an inspiration to many others. Whenever he comes up with something, someone else from the industry follows the same path and flourishes....
Reading the headline might stump you off your seat because you would try to figure out what Sakshi Dhoni, wife of M S Dhoni, has to do with superstar Mahesh Babu. Well, your confusion is justified but there is an element of truth in what we say....
The summer season has come to an end and the magnum opus Baahubali was sufficient to fill the coffers. Nevertheless, we also had few movies doing their business happily and currently Duvvada Jagannadham is also doing strongly at the box office....
When you get paid for your work you will get some happiness and comfort level but the real satisfaction comes when an expert from the field appreciates what you did. This is more in a creative field like the entertainment industry and many individual...
Though technology has taken all of us to a new horizon it has also opened doors for many crooks to loot. It is all upto us to use our presence of mind in such situations. Recently, one actress who belongs to a popular range got a random call....
Reading the headline might stump you a bit as to how come a friendly and warm person like stylish star Allu Arjun has gone into loggerheads with a superstar. Well, there is an element of truth in it but the backdrop is not any friction but the box of...
You might not have a great impression on the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma as a filmmaker these days but if you are an actor or actress, your bucket list would certainly contain the wish of doing at least one film with him. That's the cult status ...
The privilege or blessing you enjoy as an actor or actress is, if you are able to strike a chord with the audience, they start worshipping you. This is more for the heroines who deliver the perfect package of beauty and sex appeal with sufficient per...
When you do the right kind of movie which has a universal content there is no doubt that you would become famous across the nation. Young rebel star Prabhas was a household name in the Telugu land but the magnum opus Baahubali changed it all....
You know well that apart from piracy it is the leakages of movies before release which cause a major dent to its business prospects. But sometimes, the leakages act as blessing in disguise as they raise the curiosity and interest levels of the audien...
It all boils down to your character at the end of the day, if you are the one to pick fights then you don't really need big reasons. Similarly, if you are the one to create issues then every situation offers you that opportunity. Of course, it also d...
Call it the stroke of fortune or something that deserves premium offers but then any product which comes from the mega camp tends to get sold at very high prices. The demand for movies from this fort is such. This time, it is the turn of mega powerst...
As you keep scoring success your image builds as a celebrity and it also increases your brand value. This comes beneficial when you have to make an endorsement, a live show appearance or a stage show. This is more applicable for the music directors a...
Unlike Bollywood where a grand gala premiere is held before the release day, Tollywood has chosen a rather conventional path wherein private screening happens only for the cast and crew before release. FNCC is the chosen venue for doing such screenin...
Once you become a celebrity your demand increases even in the foreign countries especially in the US where there is a large concentration of Telugu population. You would have noticed how many events take place and many Tollywood folks keep going ther...
Whenever the topic of the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli came up, it was about the prowess he showed through his magnum opus Baahubali and the subsequent question was, what is going to be his next. The general assumption is, Rajamouli is going to com...
As long as you are a reputed hero and an eligible bachelor you will be constantly hounded and haunted till your status changes from single to married. In this process, you would be linked to actresses and rumours of your affairs would also be making ...
Creativity is the name of the game when it comes to movies and it all begins right from the pre release promotions. What is important is you need to catch attention with the first look or the motion poster of the film and that sets the right momentum...
Finally the mania and Tsunami created by the magnum opus Baahubali has come to its last stages and it was a worthy feast for fans of young rebel star Prabhas who were waiting to see their star onscreen. Now, Prabhas is already preparing for his next ...
Once you reach a certain level of success as a hero you prefer to preserve it by getting choosy about your scripts and not venturing into other domains. However, there are those heroes who don't hesitate to explore other territories when the momentum...
Among the latest patterns of film releases the common one is stepping aside when a big and promising movie is hitting the theatres. Despite the fact that multiple release trend has picked up, sometimes there is no choice but to make way for the biggi...
For many years, Style Samrat Rajnikanth kept the media as well as his fans on their toes when it comes to the question of his political entry. He used to point his finger to the sky and pass the buck to God. However, things seem to have changed rapid...
From a long time, the big discussion has been about the debut of Jhanvi, daughter of Athiloka Sundari Sridevi. Unlike the other star kids who keep a low profile till they make their entry, Jhanvi was splashing all over the internet and media prints....
Your credentials as a performer would no longer be questioned once you become a senior and scored many hits during your journey. However, your mettle would certainly come under scanner when you are trying to reprise the role of a real life personalit...
You are expected to dance, perform stunts and even fight once you aspire to be a hero and all this requires proper training and practice. In the current generation of heroes, there are many heroes who are trained to do such things but some take it to...
The best that you can recall when you hear the name Mugdha is that of the Bollywood actress cum model Mugdha Godse who has gone into oblivion. Given that, you might be wondering who this Mugdha is and from where did she come to grab eyeballs....
Every other day you come across or see news related to terrorist attacks and terror strikes. In the last few decades, even the concept has changed for the terrorists and they are opting for various smart methods to create unrest and target innocent c...
Reading the headline might confuse you a bit because Yuva Samrat Akkineni Naga Chaitanya is more of a family hero with soft roles whereas Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna is a hardcore mass star with some of the best commercial potboilers in his kit....
India is a land of mystic forces and what was once walked upon by holy Sadhus and Saints is now having the presence of spiritual Gurus. One of the most sought after names in the modern times is Jaggi Vasudev, the founder of Isha Yoga and Foundation....
Unlike the rest of the cinema industries in India, Tollywood is the only circuit where a lot banks on the comedians because Telugu audiences love humour. As a result, many comedians have reached star range and some of them became heroes as well....
You can be beautiful and you may have the right kind of acting quotient but if you don't get the sufficient number of opportunities to prove yourself, your career would be in doldrums. This is the biggest challenge for many deserving beauties who hav...
You might agree with us when we say that the magnum opus Baahubali has inspired many filmmakers across the nation to come up with more period movies. Currently, there are quite a few historical and period flicks which are on the floors and shaping up...
Though we have reached great heights and broke many barriers as far as glamour quotient is concerned, Tollywood is still having certain culture. One such practice is the girls from the film families not stepping into the acting scenario....
You know that you need to slog it out to become a good hero and top among that is your personality and looks. However, there are those actors who neither have the looks nor the physique but end up becoming the sought after actors in the industry....
In order to be a good director you need to be a good actor, though it sounds strange it is much needed or else it would be tough for you to extract the best performances out of your cast. Those filmmakers who can act well tend to make good movies....
Once you start traveling with a star hero and develop an admiration for him, you would want to see him win as many awards as he can as the best hero. However, can you imagine a situation wherein a top hero is in contention for the best singer award?...
Though the mania of the magnum opus Baahubali is coming to an end, there are a lot of things the crowds are yet to know such as how such a massive project was made and who contributed in what way. Now, all eyes are on one man who is hogging the spotl...
To those of you who are nearing your forties, the first name you can take when asked about an evergreen love story is Aashiqui. This had Rahul Roy along with Anu Agarwal in the lead. When you put the same question to today's generation, they would sa...
The feeling of happiness you get when you are going through a slump in your career and then score back to back success cannot be described in words. And for a star kid, this kind of experience is immensely impact creating. Here is one such instance....
You do remember the time when aiming for something in Bollywood while being part of the regional circuit was like climbing Mount Everest and the success rate was very bleak. However, times have changed and Tollywood's talent is getting spotted....
Currently a lot is being spoken about the magnum opus Baahubali and the Bollywood flick Dangal and there is a good reason for that. Both the films shattered the box office in a big way and created a new image for Indian cinema across the globe....
Being an actor or actress is a nice profession but there is always a risk that you may get typecast into an image based on the roles you do and the image you create. This is much more for the heroines. And once the image is formed, even your talent g...
You might perceive the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma as a master of controversies in the current times but there was a time when he was the master storyteller who redefined filmmaking. In that, RGV is known for the crime and mafia genre....
Though Indian cinema has grown by leaps and bounds in the last few decades, the fundamental aspect remains that it is still a hero driven industry. Hence, whenever a film gets into promotion work, the focus is more on the hero and he is the nucleus....
Once you become a star hero you start becoming wary of experimenting with your image and prefer to stick to formula commercial potboilers so that the graph doesn't fall. However, the new generation of Tollywood star heroes is not getting bound by tha...
If you were to get into a debate, you can confidently say that Tollywood is the only industry which has the maximum number of comedians throughout India and yet there is always demand for them. At the same time, comedy has played a key role in Telugu...
If you are a producer putting money on a project, the words 'minimum guarantee' would sound as music to your ears. The reason being, it is hard to find such artists and technicians in the cine circuit. But one young filmmaker has earned that tag in a...
It is the seventh week since the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion is running in theatres but its aftereffects are still hovering around. Along with that, it is also proving to be a cash point for many tourist guides in the city of Hyderabad visit...
When you score success you are remembered as an inspiration but when you score a success that brings appreciation for your people, you become a legend. The power of cinema is such that it can transcend any barrier and create that kind of impact among...
Among the many reasons why you would know Venezuela the most famous is, it is known for some really beautiful girls and normally some of the winning beauty queens hail from that place. When it comes to India, one city is being called as Venezuela of ...
Perhaps the best way you can feel yourself honored is, when you have a statue of yourself erected long after you are gone. It becomes a permanent entity in the world. Speaking about the statues, we can see many stalwarts in the form of statues in Hyd...
At the stage of being a budding heroine, you would be waiting hungrily for the right kind of opportunities so that you can get it into the next level. And when you get the chance to step into the shoes of a top league heroine, it is nothing but a jac...
These days the best way to get instant attention for your film is to mix it up in some controversy and generate free mileage. Sometimes, that mileage results in collections at the box office. However, there are also films which get the reverse result...
They are the two doyens of Tamil cinema in the current generation and thanks to their aura and experience, they are known nationwide as well. We are talking about the duo of Style Samrat Rajnikanth and Universal Star Kamal Haasan....
You tend to think that creativity and creative individuals is found only in the entertainment industry but one look at the social media will reveal what kind of brains are there in our society. Their creativity surpasses even the best in film busines...
Just when most of us are accepting the fact that the business run of the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion is coming to an end, the film's story doesn't seem to be over yet. Reports are arriving that the makers are eyeing a release in China....
If you are a celebrity it is inevitable you have to make your presence felt in the social media because that's what gets you popularity, fan following and eventually opportunities. And then there are those individuals who are the hottest celebrities ...
Intolerance and sentiments getting hurt has become a fad these days and more than the genuine anguish this looks more like a ploy to either garner publicity or make some money out of it. Unfortunately, the most affected victim due to this is cinema....
For a long time you would have noticed the distinct divide between Tollywood and Bollywood. The situation was such that Tollywood was taking many references from Mumbai. However, all that has changed in the last few years and in fact it has reversed....
Even after becoming a big hero you might be media shy and prefer to maintain a private life but there are also those heroes who stand first in showing themselves wherever possible. Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna has never hesitated to face the came...
So far you have seen the powerhouse performer Prakash Raj as an actor, director and producer but now he is donning a new avatar, that of a Voiceover artist. There is something interesting about this aspect. Recently, Prakash gave a voiceover in Telug...
As an aspiring actor or actress your first choice would always be to shine in your mother tongue and native region because you would get the right kind of support and following. In Tollywood, there is a major drought of heroines and the makers have a...
Your presence in social media is much required once you become a celebrity but then you should also be careful about your words and statements on it because it can get interpreted into anything. The strikingly gorgeous Nivedha Thomas may not have tho...
You know well that you cannot survive in the film industry without success and when you are in that phase, it is a Herculean task to really get any opportunities. Given that situation, one young hero seems to be going against the tide and rocking....
The last few days was revolving around only one name and that is of Darsakaratna Dasari Narayana Rao. His demise has left a big vacuum in Tollywood and many are not even sure who can ever replace him and what's going to happen of the many issues of t...
Perhaps the only reason you would be liking the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma these days is due to his whacky tweets which strike the raw nerve of many members of the film fraternity. The other reason is, the way he handles questions in the interv...
You would have noticed a lot is being spoken about the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli after his magnum opus 'Baahubali'. But lately, even the close circuit keeps speaking a lot about the greatness of Rajamouli and his family members. For a long time,...
You know well that the format of pre release publicity has changed drastically ever since the internet revolution has taken over. Today, the focus is more on teaser, trailer, motion poster and what not. In that, it is tough to get hooked to one parti...
Official statement from Shruti's spokesperson : "Shruti has had to unfortunately take a call not to be part of Sangamithra. Knowing it was a massive undertaking and a long commitment spanning over 2 years, she knew the importance of her training, a c...
Action King Arjun is one of the very few actors in the film industry, who can boast of having acted in 150 films in their career. His 150th film, which has been directed by Arun Vaidyanathan, is gearing up for release soon. The film's Telugu version ...
You can earn fame by becoming a talented filmmaker but you will earn true respect only when you compliment it with success. There are many talented directors in Tollywood but fact remains that they are lying somewhere in the leftover category with no...
After the Baahubali mania the time now is to shift focus to another ambitious project. It is Ramayana which would be produced by the mega mastermind Allu Aravind along with some foreign entities. This has resulted in a debate of discussions....
The mega combination of Megastar Chiranjeevi and Powerstar Pawan Kalyan is finally happening. As you all know, 'Kalabandhu' T Subbarami Reddy announced a film in their combination recently. The latest update about this mega project is the story is no...
Pre release analysis has become an important aspect for business of cinema these days and you would come across many such observations at the start of each week. This time, it is the turn of two films which are at loggerheads with each other....
Some movies strike a strong chord with you through its entertainment while some inspire you with its action quotient. And some give you the perfect recharge with their humour. And then there are those movies which make you very emotional with their r...
When time is not on your side you will end up slipping on the road even when you are walking and meet with an accident. Sometimes, few accidents tend to leave a traumatic impact on individuals. This is happening now with the senior star Chalapathi Ra...
Breakfast and tiffins may fulfill your need for hunger but the real delight comes when you have full meals. In business, full means is all about minting huge profits and being constantly in demand. One industry which has suddenly become hot is the VF...
If you start treating your job as a job and nothing more you tend to get bored of it very soon but if you own your role like a thorough professional there is always a learning you derive from it. Those who follow the latter approach emerge as success...
In order to be a good director you need to be a good storyteller and along with that, a very good actor. Or else you will not be able to extract performances from your cast as required. However, there are many filmmakers who prefer to stay behind the...
You would have noticed frequently that whenever a film becomes a hit in a particular language, it either gets dubbed or remade in other languages. Many industry folks feel it is safer to take a proven script and reproduce it than coming up with somet...
You getting accolades from the local crowds and the film fraternity is a feel good thing but the real moment of pride comes when someone international appreciates what you have done. Our obsession towards the western world always shows during such ev...
For any film to be successful few key components are required but the one thing which is most important is the visual. Hence, a poster plays the crucial part to start the right connection. This is all the more needed when a big star is in it....
As a film viewer, when you go through some intense phase of serious emotions you would seek some solace in the form of humour and romance. Currently, most of you would be in the grip of the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion and its impact....
A lot is being discussed and debated about the political debut of Style Samrat Rajinikanth. Adding fuel to that, even Rajini's recent interaction with fans after a long gap and him sending few vibes about politics triggered various speculations....
These days, you might be in the mode of slamming the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma for the kind of trash films he makes but then he is still considered a trendsetter and someone to look up to for aspirants. And here is another thing about him....
Finally, the race between the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion and the Bollywood flick Dangal has ended with the latter emerging as the highest grosser in India. It was able to achieve it through its recent release in China and the positive respo...
Most of you would be rejoicing over the way the central government is chalking out strategies to weed out black money and reduce the burden of taxes on the common man....
Megastar Chiranjeevi finally thrilled his fans when he announced his comeback and bounced with a bang by scoring huge success with his movie Khaidi No 150. Now, he is preparing for the film Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy a biopic on the freedom fighter....
The one name that is currently dancing on the lips of every film fraternity member across India is that of the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli. The reason for that is his movie 'Bahubali' which crushed the entire foundation of strong Bollywood and its...
By signing the right kind of films you don't become a celebrity with stardom, you also need to follow certain guidelines to build that image and impression among the public. Two top actresses from the south and Bollywood have done exactly that....
As fans you would be looking forward to the birthday of your favorite star hero and also for his movies. But when you get the first look of his new film right on his birthday, your joy will know no bounds. Young tiger Junior NTR has done just that fo...
As the success and Tsunami of the magnum opus Baahubali continues, a lot of appreciation is being heaped on its maker, the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli. Now, some have started comparing him with the international legends like Spielberg, James Camer...
Even if you score a half century in less balls in a cricket match, if your teammate scores a century, your performance is overshadowed. The same fundamental applies in the business of cinema. One bumper blockbuster has the ability to trample other go...
You know very well that the stardom and fame of the maverick music director Keeravani has come from his albums and compositions. While that fame is still intact, Keeravani seems to be generating popularity through a different channel altogether latel...
Most of the boys here are yet to figure out how to understand a girlfriend so it came as a bouncer when Chetan Bhagat wrote the book Half Girlfriend and now it has become a film. This flick features Arjun Kapoor and the misty eyed beauty Shraddha Kap...
When you notice the history of Tollywood, it has shown that sequels have either bombed big time at the box office or they collected quite less than the first part. Some of the notable examples are Rakta Charitra, Sathya. However, one movie has broken...
The magnitude with which the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion was released and the intensity with which it has been received cannot be described in words. Though it is three weeks, it is still not easy to get tickets for this film in decent theat...
The business of cinema is perhaps the most complicated and challenging especially if you are a producer and looking for buyers. Barring the top league star heroes, the rest of the movies find it tough to get their expected price. However, here is ano...
Among the many discussions that are happening regarding the magnum opus Baahubali, an important topic was also about the casting. Well, it is heard that Athiloka Sundari Sridevi was the first choice for the role of Sivagami essayed by Ramya Krishnan....
While the mania of the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion continues there are already those talented individuals who are doing their contribution taking this film as cue. Speaking about the songs, the number Dandalayya? has garnered a lot of attent...
We are sure you would remember the key scenes of the blockbuster hit 'Magadheera' and in that, during the climax, Sher Khan gets on to his knees and salutes Bhairava in awe of his valour and enormity. Something like that is happening right now with a...
While a lot is being spoken about the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion and the way it is creating earthquake at the box office, the film is now driving many analysts crazy with its position in terms of ranking. A very interesting pattern has now ...
You would have noticed that the economical strength of Indian cinema has grown by leaps and bounds over the last two decades. Today, movies are being made with hundreds of crores and the revenue is also equally higher. But, there is one fundamental t...
Though you may come from the most influential and powerful family in Tollywood it doesn't mean that success is always in your laps. The ultimate test is always the acceptance by the audience and good storylines to impress them. This is something one ...
Cinema is a product that needs to be sold to the common public and hence the makers do extensive promotions to get the attention of the crowds. On the other side, there are also those films which don't require such efforts as the crowds themselves ar...
Among the top league of superstar heroes in the Tollywood circuit, young tiger Junior NTR has always been voted as the most talented. He is not only an excellent dancer but a terrific performer with a very strong onscreen charisma....
You could have your share of worries as an actor, director or a technician but the biggest risk taker among all is the producer. This is because it is he who pumps the money for a film. History has many examples of rich people becoming paupers due to...
You know well that the power of power star Pawan Kalyan has a strong magic on the box office and not just him, even those who use his name tend to score success. As a result, there are many who try to take references related to Pawan and use it for t...
Your sense of taste as a director is seen when you are able to conceive the right kind of storyline which can entertain and appeal to the audience. At the same time, you need to have that right sensibility to pick the right kind of actors and actress...
One of the main reason why Tollywood has been in one piece and runs in a good order is due to the presence of certain intellectuals who are blessed with wisdom and acute business sense. One among them happens to be the senior actor Murali Mohan....
There is no doubt that once you become a hero you get the opportunity to pair up with different heroines and the quality keeps increasing with your range of success. However, there are also those rare heroes who tend to work with the finest beauties ...
When you have a good film in hand and you know that it will work at the box office then you must ensure that the film grabs the attention of the audience before it arrives in theatres. It is here that the pre release publicity and promotion play a ke...
There are those instances in your life where you come across a beautiful actress, feel that she deserves to be in the top league but she doesn't make it. Such examples are many in the Tollywood circuit but then it is all about that one film which mak...
Among the key components that constitute to the success of a film, a right combination plays an important role. Quite often, it has to do with either the hero and heroine combination or the hero and director combination. But here is an interesting co...
All of you would experience a lean patch in your career and in the film industry, this lean patch is not at all good. There are many instances wherein heroes and heroines were never able to come out of it and fizzled out without a trace after a while...
You tend to go through a lot of wear and tear while working for a movie and hence you require a break after completing the shooting. Normally, many superstars take a vacation and go through a detoxification process to retain their glamour and look....
While a lot is being spoken about the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli, the hero Prabhas, the villain Daggubati Rana, the support lead Ramya Krishna and Sathyaraj, there is also another actor who has contributed equally well to the magnum opus Baahubal...
You must no longer be discussing about how good the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion is or how well it was made. The total discussion would currently be focusing on how much Moolah it will rake in at the box office because of the history it is cr...
It is not a surprise when you see a producer becoming a director or an actor becoming a director. You have already seen even dance masters becoming directors but now something unusual is going to happen. A top technician has decided to wield the mega...
After reaching a certain league of success and stardom, you need to be quite careful about your next set of projects as a hero. Picking up the right kind of scripts ensure your innings goes long. Victory Venkatesh is one man who is good at it....
You may have scored a fantastic success with your first film as a director but then your real mettle as a filmmaker is cemented only when you have a consistency in your success graph. There are many talented filmmakers who fizzled without a trace in ...
The fact that cinema is an integral part of our lives has many examples and whenever a film becomes a hit, some of the business houses try to use that title. Currently, the magnum opus Baahubali has swept everyone off their feet....
The big league of Tollywood heroes has reserved slots to the likes of power star Pawan Kalyan, Mahesh Babu, Junior NTR, Prabhas, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun. However, it is tough to have a strong place in the next level of heroes because the competition i...
We tend to see many movies from many years and there are those times when we don't recognize few faces especially when they are child artists. Eventually, these little boys grow up to be big heroes and it is only then such a trivia would be revealed....
For any commercial potboiler you know well that it would contain four or five songs and at the most four to five fight sequences. However, can you imagine one single film having a whopping fifteen fights? Well, one Telugu film might just create a rec...
You can be called as a wise individual with the right insight in the cinema industry when you have the eye for spotting talent and make the correct assessment about an actor or technician. Not many have this gift but Tollywood has quite a few of them...
You would have noticed that for a very long time the top league heroines of Bollywood have been indifferent towards offers from the south. It doesn't matter how big a star you are in the south, the Bollywood damsels just won't step down from their pe...
After becoming a noted director you would find it a very tricky situation if someone asks you who your favorite actress is. The normally chosen politically correct statement is 'All are my favorites'. However, one filmmaker doesn't believe in such re...
As much as the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion is being given a red carpet welcome by the audience, they are also hailing its creator, the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli. Some are already calling him as the Steven Spielberg of India....
The collection counters across the nation and few parts of the globe are rattling big time and the reason for that is the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion. Prior to the release, many were predicting that if the film achieves 1000 crores it would ...
Sometime ago you would have considered that an item specialist would be just an optional bombshell with nothing significant but today it has become a much needed vertical in a film. Almost every movie has an item song with a sexy siren in it....
It is an open fact that the Bollywood circuit is ruled by the Khan trio- Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir. And whenever their movie is on the anvil, the entire fraternity gets gung ho about it and loads the social media with appreciations and applauses....
To all those who have been eager to know what is going to be the next project of the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli, here is some scoop. Recently, Rajamouli was sharing his thoughts when he hinted that he was planning to do a small movie with more st...
You would remember the time when we used to say how tough it is for the Tollywood folks to prove their presence in the big Bollywood. However, the talent and sheer determination has broken such walls and today the Mumbai folks know what material we a...
The moment you start getting famous, you are flooded with offers and it is not humanly possible for you to cater to all requirements. It is times like these the seekers look for replacements and that's how the cycle of entertainment industry works....
The awareness that social media has brought about for the Aam Janta has given them more hold on the film industry and its stars. On the other side, social media has become the best tool for the film fraternity also to build a rapport with its audienc...
Speaking about the territories in the Telugu states, the north Andhra region has seen a phenomenal growth in the recent times as far as collections go. It all began with Baahubali-The Beginning when the film touched a whopping 9 crores plus....
Though the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli has made it clear that there is no continuation to Baahubali from his end, the mantle has been taken on by few producers in Bollywood. They are now coming up with a TV series based on the same subject....
In case you are a fan of power star Pawan Kalyan you would beat your chest with pride after hearing the statement of the iconic writer Vijayendra Prasad. He was mentioning about Pawan as inspiration for the pre interval scene in Baahubali-2....
With the stupendous success of the magnum opus Bahubali-The Conclusion the team involved is on cloud nine. While the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli and his family are already holidaying in the US, young rebel star Prabhas is also holidaying abroad....
It always brings about a new perspective when you draw a comparative analysis between two competent filmmakers. In Tollywood, the intellectual filmmaker Krish and the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli have carved a niche of their own. But here is some o...
The addiction and attachment towards the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion is so high that many are not really bothered about what is happening in the industry. This is leading to a trance mode right now and it would take a while before all would ...
Since the last few days the only name you can hear in all four corners is Baahubali-The Conclusion. The mania and fever has become so strong that everybody has gone into a trance and are discussing only about the film and the way it has created an im...
The success of the magnum opus 'Baahubali' has brought to light the talent of many individuals and entities in India. A key contribution for this movie came from Makuta which did the majority of the graphics and VFX work. The applause for this has be...
The impact of the magnum opus Baahubali has become so strong that everywhere its reference is being taken and massive efforts are underway to get the team of this movie to all possible places. Now, this privilege has been given to one significant eve...
Competing against your colleagues is a normal phenomenon in any career you are pursuing and it is also true that you don't really chase your seniors or super seniors in this regard. The same fundamental applies even to the film fraternity and its her...
Prior to the release of the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion the only controversy that engulfed it was from the state of Karnataka. This had to do with the comments made by Satire Star Sathyaraj on Kannadigas during the Cauvery water issue....
In an instant the name Vasishti Devi may not ring a bell but if you are a cine buff you would immediately recall that she happens to be the wife of the Satavahana ruler Satakarni. All this was known only after watching the historical opus Gautamiputr...
It is not sufficient that you make a great movie which mints crores at the box office. As a director, you also need to know how to handle your team and especially their egos. The same holds with external parties such as the media and other members of...
As much as the film fraternity may dislike a film critic, heart of hearts even they know that some of the reviewers have valid observations and that respect is there. One such person who is rated as India's top range critic is Taran Adarsh and he has...
Baahubali 2 movie collections are very much similar to a gate crashed water flow where both can't be stopped with small obstacles.After the release of four days, Baahubali 2 raked more than Rs 600Cr (gross) around the globe....
Most of you would be seriously discussing on the estimated collections of the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion with different perspectives. Till recently, it was touted that the film would touch the 1000 crores mark and that would be the magic fi...
You don't need much thought to mention who are the ruling stars of Bollywood and Indian cinema today. They are mighty heart Salman Khan and Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan. Both of them also hold the records for having the highest grossers in the cine ci...
While many speculations are making rounds about the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion one topic is making rounds that the neighbouring country Pakistan is asking the movie for releasing it there. However, the film has a lot of Indian flavor with I...
The entire nation is caught up in a frenzy called Baahubali-The Conclusion and this includes even the film fraternities across India. They are blown away by the magnitude of this film and now many film celebrities are doing whatever they can to be a ...
Perhaps the best and most fitting tribute you can give to any artist is by installing their statue because that becomes a permanent mark of respect. So far, you have seen statues of legends like N T Rama Rao, Nata Bhushan Sobhan Babu, comedian Raja B...
Ever since the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion released more than discussing whether it will work or not, the focus was only on how many records it is going to create and how many records will it beat. The surprising part is, focus has been on B...
In today's time, if you were to name the best movie ever across the nation and the world, you would vote for 'Bahubali' and 'Avatar' respectively. Both the movies have a common link and that is Mahabharata. Here is a brief insight on how the films ar...
We can beat our chests with pride and raise our head high because Telugu cinema has gone to a completely new level with the magnum opus 'Bahubali'. Both the parts have thundered across the nation and are rattling the collection tables in a big way....
To all those who have been running from pillar to post to find out what is going to be the next project of the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli, here is an inside scoop. It is heard that slowly he wants to tie up with a big banner in Hollywood and make...
You might have the best of influence and a lot of cash to spend but the one thing you cannot get right now is a ticket to the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion. The film has been ramping up the box office in a big way and the demand for tickets is...
Discussions, speculations and debates have been making rounds on what type of story would the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli choose and what would be its genre, budget, scaling etc. But then, there is a basic fundamental that most of them are missing...
You would have noticed from a long time that once a film becomes a hit there are many which pop up in the same genre and flavour. Currently, the Indian cinema is gripped with the mania of biopics and they are digging out the lives of famous personali...
As a celebrity you might be having your own inconvenient moments because there is no such thing as privacy anymore. However, on the bright side, there is a lot of weightage given to your actions and statements. This can lead to a lot of good things i...
The business of cinema is quite risky and you can only survive if you are able to sustain the losses for a long duration. Of course, once you make money, you can become a crorepati overnight, that's the beauty of it. Here is a classic example to that...
Your best way to hog the limelight and develop a good connect with your fans is through the social media and as a film celebrity it is a needed exercise. However, this is also coming with a share of baggage. Well, a new tension has begun for celebs o...
A normal post mortem is mandatory for every film that arrives but the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion is one movie which is prompting many to do the post mortem of each and every scene. Well, the grandeur and excellence of the film is such....
While you get your share of entertainment onscreen through the films you also get your share of entertainment off the screen through some members of the film fraternity. It appears as if their only objective in life is to seek attention by riding on ...
These days you don't really have to wait for hours together to know about a film. All it takes is few minutes because as soon as the crowds come out of the theatres, their opinions and reactions are being taken and uploaded on various media related c...
Now that the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion has arrived and is doing as expected, everyone's focus has shifted to what is going to be the next project of the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli. As part of that, many speculations have been making ro...
The storm of Baahubali has begun engulfing cine buffs across the nation and many parts of the world. While the intensity seems to be picking up, it all began last night with the special premiere shows arranged across many cities throughout the nation...
It would be another two to three weeks before the heat raised by the magnum opus Baahubali will settle and even after that, any film which would come in a similar genre would be compared to it. Hence, the makers of certain films are already clear abo...
It has been a while since many of you have been curious to know as to what is going to be the next project of the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli. As always, he flashed a smile and didn't reveal much but here is the latest tidbit on what could possibl...
Perhaps the most asked question in the recent times is 'Why did Kattappa kill Baahubali'. The answer to this would be revealed within the next 24 hours but now another question has become a hot rage among the cine buffs and film fraternity....
The most awaited moment has finally arrived with the magnum opus 'Baahubali-The Conclusion' preparing to hit the screens today. But a small jolt came in the form of a leaked scene. This scene is being circulated across Whatsapp in a big way....
Most of you would dream of attaining the VIP status because that gives you tons of privileges and perks especially in a country like India. Given that, if you become a VVIP it like striking a double jackpot. However, the magnum opus Baahubali is givi...
The moment you receive any leaked video of a newly released film, you would be keen to share it with your friends and near ones. Whatsapp has become the best tool for that. But never do that. Here is the word of caution to refrain from it....
Apart from getting inspired from Hollywood we have also adopted their culture of having franchisees for movies. This has worked very well in Bollywood but turned out to be a failure in the south. Many films that came in sequels have bombed at the box...
The biggest threat you are facing nowadays when your film is about to release is the attack from the pirates. Within no time, your film is found on the internet and this has caused a deathblow to many movies. Measures for anti piracy have increased i...
In less than 72 hours the most sought after and awaited movie is hitting the screens and the temperatures are rising high. We are talking about the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion and as expected, the frenzy for grabbing tickets has led to debat...
The best time for you to release your film is during the summer season because the audience is in holiday mood and they would not hesitate to spend. Taking advantage of this, many big ticket flicks lock their release dates during the months of April ...
Speaking about the following of power star Pawan Kalyan you would say that he is a phenomenal personality but then there has always been one missing gap. It is the awkward silence between Pawan and his brother megastar Chiranjeevi....
To those of you who are keen about the cinema trivia of India you would certainly agree that for a long time, the magnum opus Baahubali will be remembered as India's biggest and best film which has increased the nation's pride at an international lev...
The topmost question that comes to your mind when you speak about the magnum opus Baahubali is, 'Why did Kattappa kill Baahubali?'. This became the debate of the nation but a closer look reveals the film has many questions which are unanswered....
The entire nation is on tenterhooks right now and it is not because of any political crisis or terror attacks. It is all about the magnum opus Baahubali and whether they will be able to get the tickets for the movie or not. A lot of questions are rag...
As an actor or actress you can never forget your first autograph no matter how senior you are. Even megastar Chiranjeevi is no exception and recently in an interview, the noted anchor Suma Kanakala asked Chiru about his first ever autograph....
When you are asked to list your favourite international filmmakers, you would certainly take the name of James Cameron. The reason being, James has come up with films that have redefined the essence of cinema and wrote records at international box of...
The first thing you need to be very aware of as a hero is your personality. Unless you have an attractive physique, you cannot develop the aura and appeal to the crowds. During the yesteryears this was not an issue but in today's time it is mandatory...
Time and again you have seen how one flop also can change the fate of a hero or heroine. And once you fall into that zone it is very hard to bounce back and bag more offers. The story of many individuals in cine circuit has been the same....
During the start of his career, the towering hunk Daggubati Rana got marks for his personality and looks but faced flak for his performance and body language. However, the magnum opus Baahubali has changed the whole scenario....
Whenever the topic of the magnum opus 'Baahubali-The Conclusion' is coming it is automatically leading to the discussion about Satire Star Sathyaraj and the controversy of banning the film in Karnataka. Apparently, Sathyaraj's statements given eight ...
While finalizing a film project, it is important to get the right cast and the skill of the filmmaker is tested here. It is important to have the star power but it is also important to see whether that artist fits the bill or not. Here is the reason ...
Any movie that is made in India would obviously be put into part of the Indian film industry but right now, many are saying one film is creating an industry by itself. It is the magnum opus 'Baahubali' and this is no exaggeration but pure efforts and...
You would have noticed that the culture of short films has become rampant and it is also bringing out some fresh talent to the cinema industry. As a result, many aspirants are first latching onto a Short Film project to prove their mettle and then tr...
Though you are living in a foreign country like US and miss India and its people, such longing is normally less because the Indian population has grown phenomenally in foreign nations. This is at a peak in the US thanks to the craze and fascination t...
You know well that the second edition of the much talked about show 'Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu' is currently on in the TV channel and it has megastar Chiranjeevi as the host. Despite that the question remains as to why is it not picking up like it wor...
Among the many films that hit the marquee, only one or two films create a legacy that can never be forgotten. It is not just in terms of the experience the audience gets but also in terms of learning for the members of the film fraternity and its fut...
Your expectations on a film tend to increase when you see a good poster, a catchy title and a gripping teaser or trailer. However, there are also times when these things don't really give you an accurate picture of what is inside the full film. One f...
You might be super confident that your film is going to work at the box office and become a blockbuster but that doesn't mean you sit and cool your heels. The more you promote your film, the better are its chances to make Moolah....
You would know your mother tongue by default, English certainly and to a large extent the national language Hindi. However, it takes a different pedigree to learn the language of another state and then speak fluently despite not living in that place....
It gets very interesting when you try to interpret the Telugu idoms or anecdotes into straight English. This concept was used to the fullest by megastar Chiranjeevi in Shankar Dada and it got many marks. Now, we are also using the same for another re...
Wherever the topic of the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion is happening, all are predicting that the film will garner 1000 crores collection and this is a guaranteed figure. Now, the makers seem to adopt a new plan to get there quick....
Folks of the film industry using the social media especially Twitter is not a surprise but you would certainly be surprised looking at the way the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma exploits it. He has earned a brand image of his own with his controver...
As soon as you score a success you do attain fame and popularity but there is also a baggage that comes along with it, the element of comparison. The growth factor is then equated with who is in your league and whether you are better than your peers ...
When you get the blessings of a powerful person you can be rest assured that you have a new lease of life and a golden opportunity to bounce back on track. This is much needed in the film industry and especially for those who are going through a lean...
You might be surprised to know that though there are multiple releases happening every Friday, there are many more movies which are currently lying the cans unsure of when they will see the light. But now, an interesting pattern is emerging in this r...
With the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion coming to an end and preparing for a release, discussions have already begun on what would be the next project of tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli. Many have already concluded it is going to be his dream pr...
You know well that Akkineni prince Akhil had a disastrous debut when his film 'Akhil' conked miserably at the box office. After taking a long break, he has now started his second venture and this is being helmed by the innovative thinker Vikram Kumar...
You tend to believe that the film industry comprises of all emotional and passionate people who dedicate their lives towards cinema. However, a closer look reveals there are also those individuals who are extremely practical and for them, cinema is a...
Whenever you hear an actor or actress sharing their thoughts with the media regarding a film they did, they speak a lot about learning and the experience it gave. While that is a routine template statement, one actor has got 100 films experience with...
Your growth from a child to an adult experiences various changes and that can be seen in your face and body as well. While there are those individuals who can be recognized from their younger days pictures, some individuals are very hard to recognize...
Doing good in your career is one thing but the real challenge begins when you decide to get to the next level. The amount of obstacles you face and the hardwork you need to put cannot be described in words. But few individuals are ready for going thr...
For a long time you have associated the name of the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma with the cult movies he made and created a new era of Indian cinema. Cut to the present, the only reason why you would remember RGV is due to his controversial tweet...
As the clock is ticking for the most sought after and long awaited movie of the year to arrive, many influential people have begun pulling their strings for the tickets. We are talking about the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion which is arriving ...
A new trend has emerged in the star hero movies wherein the release is happening in multiple languages. With our heroes beginning to focus on other markets, they are weaving their scripts in such a way that audience of other states also gets connecte...
You can call it a coincidence or a word of advice from a well wisher but there are those times when you tend to see some big stars taking the route already followed by another star. Style Samrat Rajnikanth has always been a trend setter with his styl...
Though it may sound a bit unacceptable truth remains that we Indians have a strong fascination for anything international. The same goes to cinema as well and there are many among us who feel watching Indian movies are below their caliber and Hollywo...
To those of you who love liquor, vodka doesn't require any introduction. But to those of you who are also avid cine buffs, the only thing that comes to mind when you hear the name Vodka is not the drink but the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma....
You might have many speculations to make before a film is due to arrive or begin its pre release promotions, but the moment you get the first visual taste, it gives you a lot of clarity. The same was happening with Fashion Designer s/o Ladies Tailor....
The clock is ticking for the much talked about and most waited awards event in the south. We are talking about SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards) and this time it is going to take place at Abu Dhabi. And here is an interesting update....
We as audience get to watch a film only when it hits the theatres but those who are part of the film fraternity and are associated with a project get to see it much before. And if it is a crazy project like the magnum opus Baahubali you can imagine h...
We have reported to you yesterday about the new criminal case filed against the movie Vangaveeti by the politician Vangaveeti Radha. He has claimed the film has disgraced his father and family. This has led to discussions on why is he doing it now....
The art of Politics is like running a company and as the boss, you need to ensure even your team gets the required recognition. If that hierarchy is not developed, the system collapses. In the Telugu states, the impact of regional parties is quite st...
Even an act bites a celebrity it causes a major commotion. Given that kind of sensitivity in this country, you can imagine the situation when an actor is dead and the cause is shrouded in mystery. A major scene is unfolding in the state of Kerala....
In today's time, the magnum opus Baahubali has become the ultimate and top most choice when it comes to movies. So the title of this movie is being used as a metaphor to anything or anyone who is the best. Tollywood's music industry also has one Baah...
With the clock ticking for the much anticipated movie to hit the screens, the discussion has now shifted to an important area. We are talking about the magnum opus Baahubali and the topic is, how much money this is going to make at the box office....
In case you are a member of the Tollywood circuit and want to make the most of it on international soil then you must ensure your name is in the list of invites for the many cultural gatherings that take place in the USA. Notable among them are two o...
Though there is a lot of harmony around, the element of competition always exists in the film industry and one trend set by a hero eventually starts affecting his contemporaries. Now, one strategy by Natural Star Nani is expected to bring all star he...
You know well that the movie Ghazi came with a fair share of expectations and surpassed them after release. This was India's first Submarine movie and director Sankalp Reddy made the best product with whatever resources he had....
Striking hero Gopichand is one among the few actors who comes up with a special touch in his films. Now, he did a real skydive stunt for his upcoming film Goutham Nanda and he is the first hero in South to do this feat in real....
This might sound unusual but among the many unspoken things that happen in Tollywood, here is one scoop. A big movie is being made by a creative director and it is a multi-starrer with 2 heroes and 2 heroines. One hero has done this free because of h...
As you start becoming senior in your industry the respect and regard grows and obviously one small experience is also seen in a magnified manner. Currently, one senior Bollywood actor has reportedly gone through a 'horrified' experience due to one di...
Your credentials as an esteemed filmmaker would always be met with respect and regard but if you think that anything you make would be accepted you are gravely mistaken. These days, audience has become quite unforgiving and one false move can rip you...
For a long time, there were only two worlds, the real world and the reel world. However, in the last two decades, a new world has emerged and most of us are getting sucked into it. This is the virtual world and now this world has got its own share of...
The one thing that none of us can escape is age and maintaining a youthful and fresh look is the biggest requirement in the film industry. This is much more for the actresses because their first parameter is beauty and glamour. Many starlets have com...
There are many among us who are wealthy and come from illustrious backgrounds but among them, there are only a rare set of individuals who actually have that charm and aura which drives people. We have seen how power star Pawan Kalyan commands a stro...
You can deliver the best performance onscreen only when you understand your character well and go deep into it. The Indian cinema has got many method actors like Aamir Khan, Kamal Haasan, Naseeruddin Shah who have excelled in every role they did....
Scoring a success in a competitive industry like films is a very big deal and if you manage to score a back to back hit you become a star overnight. But there is one young hero in Tollywood who is scoring nothing except hits ever since he stepped int...
When it comes to a star hero's movie every aspect of it is critically seen by his fans and they will not tolerate anything which is below their hero's image. Given that, you can imagine the intensity Nandamuri fans have towards their favorite Nandamu...
Though you might be a regional level hero you would be keen to establish your presence in the neighbouring markets as well. This pattern has risen in the last decade and you would notice many Telugu heroes taking their films to the neighbouring state...
Among the three important components that decide the fate of a film these days the first and foremost is the title. Unless you come up with a catchy and appealing title, it doesn't trigger the interest of the crowds. This demand is more if the film h...
When the film Attarintiki Daredi came, it created a sensation and was able to appeal both the commercial and family audience. The entertainment quotient plus the action quotient was in good proportion making it a good formula entertainer....
So far you have known him as a music maverick but now you are also seeing another side in him. We are talking about M M Keeravani and in the last one week he has shown how controversial he can get if he chooses to. His set of tweets have stirred a ho...
Behind the glamour and glitz of the silver screen, there lies an industry which has a dark underbelly. We are talking about the film industry and there are many times incidents happen in a hush hush manner. However, there are also times when few inci...
With age and experience, you tend to grow wise and hence your decisions are also more accurate when it comes to your career. This is much needed in the entertainment industry where one project can change your fate overnight, especially for the actors...
You might be surprised to know this but then the pulse of the audience has become so unpredictable that even a film gets a good talk, you cannot rest till it reaches a magical figure at the box office. This requires constant publicity and push from t...
You might be wondering what the current release Katamarayudu has got to do with the magnum opus Baahubali which is more than three weeks away. Well, the link between the two is the benefit shows. It has become a norm to hold benefit shows for big mov...
Once you know that earning the image of a mass hero is tough, the smart thing would be to focus on content rich roles and create a separate image for yourself. The towering hunk Daggubati Rana has realized that quickly and is capitalizing on his newf...
The job of a director is to come up with a product that is creative and entertaining whereas the job of a producer is to know how much to invest with a proper recovery plan. Those producers who knew the money management have emerged successful....
Among the many filmmakers that Tollywood has seen, there is a rare breed of directors who attained a cult status through their movies. One among them is senior director Vamsy who gave us films like April 1st Vidudhala, Anveshana, Ladies Tailor and ot...
Film awards and other events are always the hub for glamour and glitz. It is here that the beautiful actresses come in their best outfits oozing the oomph factor and with the sole purpose of catching eyeballs and media attention. Even the scale of th...
The excitement and enthusiasm to catch the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion right on the first day has been building up and pressure is also falling on many areas for the tickets. Interestingly, even many company managements are facing a situatio...
The online media has become the most needed tool for the members of the entertainment industry to promote themselves but at the same time, it has also become the venue for different types of clashes. Every other day, a new issue crops up between the ...
After the mayhem created by the magnum opus Baahubali-The Beginning all eyes are now focused sharply on 'Baahubali-The Conclusion' and it appears that this one is going to be bigger and larger than the first edition. Even the film's director S S Raja...
Though we tend to see movies on a Friday at the theatres, the members of the film fraternity get the first taste as they have previews happening. The same has happened for the movie Guru featuring Victory Venkatesh and here is the preview talk....
Right now, few stones are being thrown in the direction of the music maverick M M Keeravani for his statements and tweets but then he has also shown something very innovative which is receiving a lot of commendation and applause....
He has earned his repute as a superstar and that has also brought him a lot of mania and following. But he has now entered into politics and is taking baby steps. So, it is obvious that he would be experiencing few jolts and bumps on the way....
Right now the name Rayudu will only remind you of power star Pawan Kalyan because he has arrived with his movie Katamarayudu. However, the Rayudu we are speaking about is someone else and he is being called as Tweetama Rayudu....
The moment a big star announces his film and it is based on a real life incident or personality, speculations trigger in a big way and each one uses his/her imagination to the fullest. The same is happening now with megastar Chiranjeevi's next projec...
Whenever the discussion of Style Samrat Rajnikanth comes, by default there is a topic about his political entry. This drama has been on since many years and each time, Rajini has pointed to the sky and maintained an indifferent stand towards entering...
'The apple doesn't fall far from the tree' is one idiom which is strongly applicable to the film industry. Apparently, there are many youngsters who emerge from film families and try their hand in acting or any other craft of the entertainment circui...
After a lot of hype and hoopla, the film Katamarayudu has hit the screens finally and the mania seems to be on. It is natural to expect that the theatres would be flooded and many working staff feel disappointed on not being able to watch the film fi...
The Prabhas that we knew before the magnum opus Baahubali and after are two different people. Earlier, he was the 'Darling' for all the Telugu crowds but today he has become the darling for entire India and also those Indians across the globe....
You would have noticed a sudden upsurge in temperatures and this is happening due to the arrival of the movie Katamarayudu featuring power star Pawan Kalyan. It is known that this is one movie cine buffs have been waiting since long and the opening d...
It is understandable that when a star hero is doing a double role in a movie it would be interesting and exciting. However, when such an aspect comes in a real life tale it does raise eyebrows. This is happening now with the next project of megastar ...
The only name that is being heard everywhere right now is Katamarayudu and the reason for that is, it has power star Pawan Kalyan in the lead. True to that, even the talk has come out and many are opining that Pawan has shouldered the entire movie in...
If you wish to come up with a good storyline then you need to find that one thing which inspires you to write a story. Most of the directors do that and lately the focus has shifted on real life issues which are becoming the basis for weaving film re...
Though cinema is all about arts and entertainment to the people, at the end of the day it is business and it runs like an industry. Hence, various options are explored at all times by the cine folks....
There was a time when the divide between Bollywood and the rest of the industries was huge. The closest to it was only Tollywood and yet the gap was wide. However, the real stamina of Tollywood was discovered only few years ago and the turning point ...
Once you choose the career of an actress, you would be coming across opportunities of not just acting in movies but also in ads and doing endorsements. The other fringe benefit is, you are also invited for ribbon cuttings i.e showroom openings and ot...
Whenever Friday arrives you gear up for watching movies in the theatres and you certainly have some idea of what is in store for you. Even the directors have a certain signature style of shaping their movies so there is a conventional approach to it....
There are many star heroes in the film fraternity and each has their own share of following and fan base. However, the scene for power star Pawan Kalyan in Tollywood is totally different. It is nothing short of a mania and festival for cine buffs if ...
When someone asks you a question on something very dear, it doesn't matter where you are, you find it tough to hide your real emotions. That is the opinion many gave when they saw megastar Chiranjeevi's reaction in a particular situation....
The power of cinema is such that you would not only get entertained with it but if it has anything to do with real life places or objects, even they become famous. In a way, the movie circuit contributes strongly to the tourism sector as well....
You may not make much money from your film but nothing beats the happiness when it gets an award or recognition. This is doubled when you get a state government honour. The government of Andhra Pradesh has got the prestigious Nandi awards....
The moment you see the name Mahesh don't think it is superstar Mahesh Babu and when he missed the Nandi award. The person in discussion happens to be Mahesh Kathi. He became a famous film critic with his unbiased reviews on Facebook....
You might dream to become a big hero or a superstar but once you get there, life is never easy. There are many precautions you need to follow especially when you are in a public platform because the slightest of error can snowball into a major contro...
From a distance when you look at a hero who has scored a bumper hit, you might be under the impression that his life is set. However, a closer look reveals the hero would be in double the pressure and stress. Getting success is one thing but maintain...
Sentiment, this is one word which literally rules the film fraternity and as much as some among you would like to give it the least importance, the same is not the case with the cine folks. The reason being, sentiment has brought them more success....
For any movie to have a smooth run at the box office, it is imperative that it gets a solo release but then Tollywood has become so busy that the quantity of movies being made is quite high. As a result, each Friday sees multiple releases happening....
As a director you would have the urge to work with some established heroes because that would give you the right pedestal to shape up your career. However, what you need to know is, this opportunity comes with its share of challenges and you must be ...
Among the many aspiring actors who enter the Tollywood circuit, almost all of them come with the dream of becoming a hero and nothing less. But only very few really have that clarity to where they should be and Tollywood is quick to recognize them....
To those of you who are fans of Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja, you would be feeling low that you didn't get to see your favorite star onscreen since a while. But the man himself is preparing to make up for it with not one but two back to back projects....
As long as success is with you, fame and following also stays but the moment you start going down, the farther fame and following get away. Tollywood has witnessed the rise and fall of many such deserving individuals and here is one such person....
Ever since you came across the fiasco of Akkineni Akhil-Shriya Bhupal wedding being called off, different speculations and gossips began making rounds. Top among them happens to be 'King' Akkineni Nagarjuna in depression mode and gone completely sile...
Whenever you see a big ticket movie is releasing the medium and small budget flicks hold their release and wait for the dust to settle. It is only in very rare instances you see small budget flicks coming to loggerheads with the big star flicks....
Some of you would be very good with slangs among the Telugu states so when we say 'Tu.Go' you don't need to think. Well, just in case you are not aware, Tu.Go stands for East Godavari otherwise called as 'Toorpu Godavari'. This is one district which ...
These days the business of cinema has become very sensitive so it has become imperative for filmmakers to come to an understanding and give enough window for each other while releasing their movies. And then there are times when some films come toget...
As you sip your early morning tea or coffee and watch the television, one program you would come across very commonly is 'Raasi Phalaalu' or the astrological predictions. Some of the noted scholars and astrologists tend to come up with various forms ...
Sometimes it is hard for you to fathom as to how did the director choose a particular actor or actress for a role. This query is more while looking at the lead cast. But then, you would get the answer to your question only when you step into his shoe...
It doesn't matter who you are and where you are from when you want to prove yourself as a hero. All that matters is how successful you are with your movies. In Tollywood, the mega compound is known for its range of heroes and their extensive presence...
You might find this ironic but here is something interesting. Just taking the name of power star Pawan Kalyan is sufficient for certain actors and movies to become successful. Strategy is, taking the name of Pawan draws the patronage of the huge powe...
There was a time when you as a hero would have to score at least half a dozen hit to be promoted to the superstar league and proportionate was your remuneration as well. However, cut to the present, all it takes is just one hit to change your fortune...
You might have all the credentials such as beauty, performance quotient to be called as a perfect actress but there is something above all this, it is the stroke of luck. Each day, many beauties hit the Tollywood circuit but only very few emerge to t...
You might be a fun loving and light hearted person but then when a satire is thrown upon you, it automatically triggers the anger factor. There are those times when certain film personalities take things very personally and it has led to quite a few ...
As a hero if you wish to keep your fans excited and engaged, you need to keep offering something new to them from time to time. Keeping that in mind, many big heroes tend to change their look for each movie and a lot of groundwork happens before this...
Though you keep hearing the announcement of many movies, there are only a handful that really grab your attention. Among them, there are those one or two that really push your curiosity and you want to know each and everything about it....
You might score success at a consistent rate but it takes a real good deal of skill and precision to score success everytime you get into a project. This is a very rare phenomenon considered next to impossible and yet one man has done that very effec...
Since the last three days the only discussion you would be coming across must be about the prestigious Oscars. This has been the hot topic of the cine folks as well but here is a fact. Tollywood has never been able to go anywhere near the Oscars....
As Friday is approaching your thoughts would obviously hover around what are going to be the new releases and lately the pattern of multiple releases has increased. True to that, this Friday will be interesting as there are three movies which are com...
With each passing day the clouds are clearing over the next project of megastar Chiranjeevi and it is going to be a biopic on the freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy. The chances are high that the action man Surendar Reddy might be helming thi...
It doesn't matter which path you have chosen as your career but if you have not got a proper strategy for it then you will not be able to succeed. The same applies even to the career of an actor or actress where the gestation period is too less and s...
You might be a great performer when the camera switches on but the first step for you to attract attention is by upping the glamour quotient. This is applicable strictly for the aspiring beauties who wish to see themselves as star heroines in the fut...
In order to have a good connect with the Aam Janta, you need to have an extensive online presence as a film celebrity or a political figure. However, this online presence also comes with a baggage wherein you are expected to react or respond to issue...
Quite often we would judge the potential of a film's success based on the lead cast and attribute the collections to the hero's stamina and the heroine's glamour quotient. However, a hidden fact is that sometimes, few movies run due to those special ...
The moment you strike success you become an inspiration to many others and they take you as the role model. This happens a lot in the film industry. And in today's time, all it takes is one hit to make you famous and also as a reference point....
After maintaining stoic silence for quite a while, power star Pawan Kalyan has ramped up the momentum in his political party, Jana Sena. In the recent past, he has conducted public meetings, held discussions with various heads and gave many political...
The long wait is finally coming to an end because the magnum opus 'Bahubali-The Conclusion' is locked for release on April 28th and the pre release promos have begun slowly. While few posters have come out, the talk now is about the audio release fun...
Whenever you watch movies, you tend to see the heroes and heroines coming up with very interesting costumes and most of them end up becoming the fashion statements. Not just that, the stars make sure they repeat the act even when they are attending o...
Getting into Tollywood might be a big challenge for you when your product is a small budget film but if it gets the blessing of a biggie then you are in for a roll. Normally, the small budget flicks tend to get ignored and neglected and hence they si...
These days you would have been noticing that whenever a film works at the box office, immediately its makers are approached by producers of other industries for dubbing or remake rights. The fact that it gets into a proven script category brings the ...
Your best chances to become successful and famous as a heroine occur when you are able to grab projects with star power. Tollywood has seen many deserving beauties sinking without a trace due to wrong choice of projects. But the newcomers these days ...
The famous adage 'The apple doesn't fall far from the tree' tends to find many examples in the film industry. There are those actors whose dad or mom was an actor and they tend to upkeep the same talent and fame. Tollywood has many such examples....
As much as you would love to use technology to your best benefits you must also be ready to accept that it has its own share of challenges to throw at you. This is more if you are in the line of acting and visibility is the key. Please read further f...
You might be having many doubts or queries regarding the commencement of a project but the moment you see a curtain raiser, you can be rest assured that the film is on the track and would be made. Tollywood has seen many speculations about many movie...
If you happen to be the son or daughter of a well known film personality and have good looks, the first expectation from the media and public alike is, you would be getting into acting. Within no time, you would also be asked by the media about the s...
It is a potion of mixed luck for you as a director if you are doing back to back films. Well, what we are trying to say is the planning for your next movie sometimes depends on the result of your current movie which is preparing for hitting the scree...
In case you are one of those people seeking fame through a shortcut then all you need to do is drag the name of a celebrity for something. Before verifying the authenticity of your allegation, the initial phase of attention would bring in enough mile...
These days, you can live without food or sleep for a full day but you cannot live without your mobile phone and What App even for an hour. Call it an addiction or necessity but social networking and mobile usage has become an integral part of our liv...
Though the American president Donald Trump is giving sleepless nights to many immigrants, the dreams of stepping foot in the Dollar land never dies in India. This is more among the Telugus who have this inexplicable obsession to find themselves in th...
Most of the times when you see the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli sharing his thoughts, it is filled with precision, planning and intelligence. He never utters a word or gives a statement that has ambiguity. Most of the times, his statements are rath...
It is always inspiring to see heroes coming up in cop avatars and for a long time, they were seen as the angry and tough honest cops who would bash up the baddies. But slowly the flavor changed and a humorous touch was being shown in them by the dire...
You know very well that the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma is not only good at making movies but also at giving counters and retorts to folks on his Twitter account. His radical ideology and practical approach to life has made him a role model to m...
It is a good thing to express your empathy and solidarity to someone who has gone through a bad experience but sometimes certain issues are better healed when they are not touched. This is something the delicate beauty Bhavana must have realized by n...
Once you are married and share an excellent rapport with your life partner, you are eventually perceived as a role model couple. And when the couple happens to be celebrities, the brand value and the following quotient is much higher. Bollywood has f...
Once you start tasting success as an actor or actress, money comes running behind you and it is not long before you are overloaded with cash. Hence, many film folks tend to divert their funds to various businesses and normally it is the real estate o...
The Tsunami created by the magnum opus Baahubali across the entire nation and also few other countries needs no introduction. As a result, the expectations have surpassed the sky on the second part Baahubali-The Conclusion releasing on April 28th, 20...
You would have heard words like 'Intolerance' 'Atma Gauravam' a lot in the recent times and they come from groups whose only motive is to garner mileage. In this process, the best scapegoat for them is movies. Usually, films tend to contain some or t...
The moment you come to the age of marriage, pressure starts building up from all corners to tie the knot. Family, relatives and friends alike get into the mission of finding your better half. In the case of film stars, even the normal public would be...
You would have heard the phrase 'old wine in new bottle' and this is something you come across in creative industries. Something which has already been done is rehashed and attempted to be presented in a new form. Those who are experienced would obvi...
To those of you who are taking the first steps as a director, remember this Sutra. The most important component for your project is the pre release poster. The purpose of the poster is to attract attention so it is important to come up with something...
In case you are not much worried about self respect or self esteem, all you have to do is come up with few allegations on noted personalities and thanks to the over enthusiastic media, you will get your share of mileage. There are a few in the indust...
The moment you think of Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna you can recall the high octane dialogues, the adrenaline rushing violence, the characters which are filled with power and royalty. Given that, imagine what happens when Balayya takes a U-turn....
Once you start doing certain type of roles as a hero, you tend to earn a particular image and based on that, a particular genre of audience starts following you. However, if you have true mettle you can start experimenting with your image and that wi...
Any reference to the mega family will remind you that there are half a dozen heroes in that compound and almost all of them are star range heroes. Taking a closer look, among the young generation, two names keep flashing prominently....
An object might just be of negligible value but when it is used by a film celebrity, it suddenly gets a brand value and a premium pricing. That is the power of star heroes. True to that, one vehicle has suddenly become a hot property and all are eyei...
Whenever you plan the shooting of a film, it would be across various locations based on the budget you have but shooting an entire movie in a foreign soil is not that easy. Hence, one project has now become the talk of the Tollywood circles....
Words can never be sufficient to describe the legacy of the great N T Rama Rao. The way he has set benchmarks in Tollywood are tough to reach but they are certainly the reference point. And there are few heroes of this generation who still take that ...
As an actor you can call yourself as a successful artist when you are able to win the hearts of one genre of audience, they are the family audience. This is the toughest segment to impress and getting them to the theatres is a major challenge....
Today you speak about European countries and exotic locations like Iceland, Bulgaria for the shooting of movies but there was a time when only one place was the hot hub for southern industries. It was the Mahabalipuram beach near the city of Chennai....
The moment you start seeing the first look, the motion poster or the first teaser you start making certain judgments about a film and sometimes you would also conclude whether it is going to be a hit or a flop. Hence, these first phase of promos are ...
As an actor or actress whenever you make a public appearance, there is a certain hidden message the media or the public try to infer based on your appearance and your body language. In places like Hollywood, stars age with grace and carry themselves ...
It is the most lovable family by many Telugu audiences and has maintained a zero controversy slate from many decades. On the other hand, they do their work without interfering in other matters and above all, the lady audience patronage for this camp ...
Your love and admiration for power star Pawan Kalyan can be seen each time his film hits the theatres and the fact that a cult by name 'Pawanism' has emerged reiterates it. As an actor, Pawan Kalyan carved a niche for himself with his offbeat manneri...
Reading the headline might confuse you a bit but then a possible link could be established between Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna and the towering hunk Daggubati Rana. This is through the platform of their movies and a certain waiver the former got...
Most of you might have an ambition and dream to become something but you never know when destiny can hold your hand and take you to a path that you never thought of. This happens a lot in the film industry and you would hear many examples like that....
In the last year or two, you would have seen a rise in the frequency of Tollywood heroes trying to make their foray into Kollywood. This is a good sign because it has been a long pending desire of the Telugu audience to see their heroes shine in Tami...
It is important to plan your career smartly when you are in the film fraternity because it doesn't take long to be forgotten. Secondly, you also need to make the most of it when your tide is rising high. Many successful actors do that and this ensure...
Though we speak of many stalwarts in the Telugu film industry the first place would always belong to only one man, he is the great N T Rama Rao. Today, if Telugu people have got any identity across this massive nation, it is only due to the efforts a...
In the last few days the only reason why you would speak about power star Pawan Kalyan is due to his political movements and the initiatives he has been taking on behalf of Jana Sena. At the same time, he is also busy with the arrival of his new movi...
Becoming a celebrity gets you some share of fame and popularity but in case you know how to use the social media, it becomes catalyst for your popularity quotient. Of course, it is an art to use platforms like Twitter to garner the right traction and...
For you to have the right kind of career as a hero you should be good at judging the scripts and picking up roles that suit your image and bring you success. Most of the heroes follow this path but there are also others who tend to throw in surprises...
The less you see or hear about a superstar the more his brand value and aura would be there. And whenever his name or presence occurs, the impact is quite high. However, things seem to be the reverse in the case of power star Pawan Kalyan....
The dust has finally settled for the much talked about comeback venture of megastar Chiranjeevi. The film 'Khaidi No 150' didn't disappoint and made its Moolah at the box office. It has also given a chartbuster in the form of 'Ammadu?.let's do Kummud...
The moment your film prepares to arrive with the first look, there is a lot of interest from the cine buffs but the best part is once your first look is unveiled, you will see some really interesting observations being made. This happens more with st...
The hype and mania surrounding the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion doesn't require any details because you are seeing how the excitement is building up. While that is understood given the impact of the first part, it is also important we look at...
Once you become a well known actor or actress, you would be flooded with offers for different movies or advertisements. However, can you imagine getting flooded with invitations on the eve of a festival? It is happening now with one senior actor in T...
Your intelligence as a filmmaker doesn't come just with strong content or extracting good performances, you also need to be aware as to what works with the audience at what time. When you can deliver something like that, it takes you into the next le...
You do come across many films wherein the heroine gets kidnapped by few baddies and eventually she is saved by the hero. But expecting that to happen in real life is something of a shocker. Well, you have to brace this shock because it has happened n...
If you are the heroine of a film there is no chance that the other ladies in the project would get as much attention as you would do. This is not just onscreen but also during the film related events that take place. However, there are always few exc...
Popular composer, singer and Raghu Kunche never ceases to amaze us. He is one talented soul who always saw music in everything and believed in pushing the envelope. After being a successful host, singer, dubbing artist and composer, once again meet M...
You might be the most experienced filmmaker with a long record of success in your kitty but then if you don't make a movie with the right positioning, you are bound to lose. This is much more necessary when you are doing a genre like devotional movie...
We are now living in the era of feminism where the essence of a woman is being redefined and the female gender is getting the maximum voice. On the other hand, the slightest of misconduct with a woman tends to snowball into a major controversy and wh...
No matter how clean your home is, you experience the ultimate purity and peace when you visit a temple. There is always an air of festivity inside the temple and the positive vibrations are always nice. But one Telugu director's house is nothing less...
You would have heard us mentioning how getting into the mega fort is the best career moves if you are a director or a heroine. Point is, one movie with a mega hero tends to open up opportunities for you to team up with the rest of the mega clan....
You would be thrilled to bits when you get an opportunity to direct a well established hero as that is a very good break for your career. However, what you need to be cognizant of is if you fail to deliver it could break your career in an equally fat...
It is not often that you get to see a real life father and son coming together onscreen. We as Tollywood audience have been fortunate enough to see few combinations like that. Yet another movie is just around the corner with a star father-son duo....
From the last few weeks, the Filmnagar circles have been in constant discussion about one project, it is the biopic of the great N T Rama Rao. While many are keen to know what is happening with this one, here is the latest status which has come from ...
It has been a while since you saw the aggressive star Gopichand onscreen and sources reveal he is just taking his time to bounce back with a bang. So, here is the latest update on him. It is heard that Gopichand is breathing a big sigh of relief toda...
From many decades you have been watching how heroes from the Tamil industry have come to Telugu and established their bases here. However, the vice versa was not happening for long but now the Telugu stars have also begun knocking the doors of Tamil ...
Time and again Tollywood has proven to be the green pasture for many talented and aspiring actors and technicians from other parts of the nation. Given its popularity now some of the star actors and technicians are also showing interest to come here....
Sentiment, this is one word which is an integral part of our life and there can be nobody on this planet without his/her share of sentiments. The sentiment quotient is a tad bit higher in the cinema industry because they strongly believe this brings ...
The talk of the town right now is the recent release Ghazi featuring the towering hunk Daggubati Rana and given its patriotic fervor, the response is good. As such, there is no comedy in the movie and it is a serious war flick but the audience had th...
All it takes is something unconventional and radical to become the hot topic of discussion and due credit for that goes to the online world. The cinema industry has taken maximum advantage of internet and it has also introduced new elements of promot...
Though many movies are coming and creating the right kind of impact, you have always kept that separate space for one film. We are talking about the magnum opus 'Bahubali' and after the storm the first part created, the interest to watch the second p...
Once you decide to take the path of an actress or heroine the time starts ticking because the shelf life is very less. It is only a consistent range of success that can actually lengthen your innings. Hence, desperation sets in among many beauties....
Certain combinations in the film industry always grab attention and the power is so high that those projects are declared as super hits even before release. One such combination is that of power star Pawan Kalyan and the wizard of words Trivikram Sri...
First impression is the best impression and it is much needed for every film to become successful at the box office. The first step in that is having a catchy title and many directors break their heads to come up with something like that. In this asp...
From a long time, the perception remained that Tollywood is known only for routine commercial masala potboilers and content didn't have much to do. However, all that was a thing of the past and a new wave of audience and filmmakers have come in....
After becoming a hero, the biggest relief for you comes when you score a success and the delight remains if you continue scoring success. This is something every hero dreams of and as expected, there is also a lean phase in the career....
If you want your film to be successful promotion and publicity is mandatory but there are those filmmakers who attempt something innovative whenever their films are on the anvil. The tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli is one such filmmaker who sets new t...
You all know that the Mozart of Madras A R Rahman has taken the pride of India to a new level with his compositions and winning the prestigious Oscars. At the same time, he is also grooming some really talented music composers through his school....
It is one thing to come up with something very innovative and another to be sure it would work with your target audience. If the second one doesn't work then the entire effort goes waste. Such doubts are now looming over the magnum opus Baahubali ? 2...
Festivals for us are all about involving ourselves in spiritual and religious stuff but it is also an important day for the film folks. Normally, festival seasons are the time when industry comes up with its big ticket flicks because they believe col...
After reaching a certain level of stardom you are expected to be careful with what you say because the slightest error in your statement can snowball into a major controversy. And if you are a superstar the consequences would be much higher....
There are many speculations and gossips that make rounds about film industry folks but sometimes there is an element of truth in them. Discussion is happening now about a movement in the writers association of Tollywood....
You could be having a noted filmmaker as your friend and you might have the penchant to do acting but true filmmakers only take artists based on their skill and looks. Of course, this doesn't rule out the possibility of director's friends getting few...
As you keep doing a particular genre of roles, it is obvious that you would be typecast and that's how artists get their names as comedian, villain etc. And then there are those talented artists who can do a variety of genres in terms of acting....
When you start your career as a hero you would get single digit in lakhs as remuneration and eventually it gets into the double digit. But in order to achieve 1 crore as remuneration is a very tough ask for any hero who is in the second rung of stars...
The amount of satisfaction and delight you get when you are seeing a lot of success in your career cannot be defined in words. At the same time, it could take just one setback to push you into sadness and this happens frequently in the cinema industr...
All the excitement and anxiety you would have had regarding the comeback of megastar Chiranjeevi would have relieved you because his movie 'Khaidi No 150' became a big money spinner. Now, the focus has shifted to Chiru's next....
Your journey as a director is not a bed of roses because getting a break to direct a feature film itself is a big thing. After that, you need to score few hits consistently to set a statement. And then you need to start aiming for the national level ...
It is more than 70 years that the Tollywood circuit is in existence but the one grievance many cine buffs had was the Tollywood stars never made an attempt to prove their presence in other circuits. But lately the efforts have increased and here is t...
Your career path as a commercial heroine would be about picking up glamour roles, work with big stars, make money and then take the backseat after a while. However, in the recent past, the top league starlets have been attempting something different....
Each one of us has our own set of religious beliefs and sentiments but it is only after we hear it from the learned or read it somewhere we realise there is a lot more to what we know. Sometimes, even movies help us discover something new....
When you see someone new onscreen you start considering them as an actor and not much thought goes behind what could be their background. But there are many actors and actresses who come from interesting backdrops before they face the camera....
Most of the women that you see in your life tend to go out of shape the moment they get married or give birth to a child. The same happens with the actresses as well but among them there are those beauties who are good at giving you a shock....
Speaking about your diet habits you call yourself as a vegetarian, non-vegetarian or the recently introduced eggetarian. But can you call yourself as a pure vegetarian by eating a non-vegetarian dish. If you listen to this, you might have to think a ...
Your reputation and credibility as a hero is cemented when you are approached by directors with various storylines. It becomes a reliable situation when producers start recommending your name for projects. Very few heroes have such a mettle....
The first thing you need to aim for when in a professional environment is acceptance. Once you get that from those around, life becomes a lot peaceful and comfortable. In the film industry, there are certain prerequisites to find that acceptance....
You tend to get the reviews of movies when they hit the theatres but can you imagine a film getting its reviews two days before its release? It is happening right now in Tollywood and Bollywood with one bilingual. This is the much talked about Ghazi....
As a hero if you are able to earn a double digit figure in crores as remuneration you are equivalent to a superstar. Generally, the second rung heroes tend to touch anywhere between 3 crores to 6 crores as remuneration. But here is an interesting obs...
Your ultimate goal of making a film is not just about quenching your creative passion but also to get money for your producers and buyers. So, whatever formula works for the success, it is implemented without fail. Here is one such formula being used...
Sometimes your name is sufficient for the crowds to garner interest in your movie and this happens when you score a sizeable success in the past. That's how the brand value works and it is not just the actors or directors, even the name of producers ...
Being a celebrity, the moment you give a sensational or controversial statement in a public forum, the media ensures you are haunted till your last breath seeking response and reactions. While some celebs tend to lose their fuse again, some stick to ...
For a long time we were admiring the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli for the way he made his movies and stood as number one in Tollywood with zero flop record. But after he came with the magnum opus Baahubali the entire nation started feeling the same...
It is not often that you get to see big superstars coming together for a particular event, movie or a program. And when such a thing happens, the happiness of the cine buffs knows no bounds. Tollywood has many such heavyweights and many wait to see t...
It is the month of Valentine's eve so it is obvious that romance would be in the air in excess quantity. Taking this as the cue, the film folks also tend to come out with their romantic offerings for your entertainment in the form of movies or videos...
There has been a constant tussle between the film fraternity and the censor board and this has to do with the cuts the board gives before passing the certification. While they still hold the iron grip, the advent of social media and internet is chang...
You would have heard of debut and comeback for actors and actresses but have you heard of re-debut? Well, it is happening now with one girl who came in with some really high expectations. We are talking about the mega daughter Konidela Niharika....
The nexus between film stars and politics goes quite deep and in the recent past, nursing political ambitions has become an alternative career for many film personalities once they quit the cine circuit. At the same time, there are those film celebs ...
For a long time the phrase Babai and Abbai was being attributed to Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna and young tiger Junior NTR respectively. Eventually one Babai-Abbai duo came from the mega compound as well and they are grabbing attention now....
When we come across movies from Bollywood we are not surprised because we know that market's stamina and its reach. However, when a movie made on a regional circuit is garnering attention nationwide and is releasing in other languages also means some...
In today's time if there is one family which is ruling the roost in the Tollywood circuit it is the mega family. There are about half a dozen big stars in this compound and most of them are on a success streak currently. So, the aura and hype for the...
You might have a very good movie in hand with the right star cast and good technical standards but still you have every chance of scoring a failure. This happens when external factors don't cooperate. This seems to be happening now with one devotiona...
We are currently going through a phase of biopics and what started as a trend in Bollywood has now spread to Tollywood as well. However, the interesting thing to note is, the biopics being made in Tollywood have got more to do with historical and per...
Any project which involves a star hero who is on a success streak generates a lot of attention right from the time it is announced. And when the titles are catchy the interest quotient gets doubled. This is happening now with the new movie of stylish...
Cinema as a product is meant for the entertainment of people offering a myriad of emotions but at the same time, it is also about offering the right kind of visual experience. Over the years, technology has become quite strong and enriched this exper...
As a producer, your confidence levels grow high when you work with a director for a movie and it becomes a success. You would always like to associate with that director. Such repetitive combinations are common in Tollywood and here is another one....
Some professions tend to carry a good share of popularity but along with that there will be certain challenges as well. For instance, the career of an anchor is quite lucrative as it brings you celebrity status, good money and fame but you must also ...
If you were to give a speech at a gathering the best attention you would get is only from those who are present at that venue. But if you are a powerful Tollywood film celebrity who is giving a speech at a foreign venue, you would get the attention o...
In order to attract the right kind of business for your film, you have to come up with the best content, the right star cast and smart budget. But sometimes, all you need is the perfect combination and that will automatically generate the business en...
You may earn respect and acclaim as a talented filmmaker but you will earn the real fame and aura when your films start ringing collections at the box office. That way, Tollywood has many talented filmmakers but it does require that gentle push for t...
To those of you who are Nandamuri fans, you would be on cloud nine after the announcement made by Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna. This has to do with the biopic on the great N T Rama Rao and Balayya himself doing the lead role as his father....
An interesting aspect of having your career as an actor in the film industry is that just one film can make or break your fortunes. Success is the only thing that works here and if you happen to start off with a good breakthrough you could jump to th...
It is nothing short of a festival season for you if you are a mega fan because just about a month ago, megastar Chiranjeevi arrived with his movie 'Khaidi No 150' and this was a bombastic comeback. Now, Chiru is preparing for yet another debut treat....
The risk element for you would be somewhat less as an actor or a director but it is certainly more for a producer. The reason being, he is the one who pumps in the money for a project and even a single flop can get him and his family onto the roads....
There is no doubt that Tollywood has an abundance of talent in all the 24 crafts of cinema but then there is always a special kick and branding a project gets when they import someone from the big Bollywood. This normally happens with the big star mo...
Whenever a film hits the theatres, you would be eagerly waiting for the first day first show talk but then the real deal is known only after the first weekend passes. Last Friday saw the release of the devotional flick Om Namo Venkatesaya amidst high...
In order to thrive in the entertainment industry you have to remember that content is the king and as long as you can provide that properly your innings will be lengthened. However, it appears that this has become a major challenge for both avenues o...
As a celebrity it is important for you to be in the limelight and that is possible when you come up with something interesting and entertaining for the crowds. However, it appears that few celebrities have decided to bring out the personal topics to ...
From the last few days the hottest topic in Tollywood circuit is the biopic of the great N T Rama Rao. The title role would be essayed by Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna. While this project would emit very high expectations, some seem to be crossing...
Though we are seeing heroes from different backgrounds in Tollywood fact remains that the dominance is always in the hands of the family heroes. By this we mean those heroes who come from influential and powerful film families and they have a solid b...
What would be your career path once you become an actress? Ideally it would be to become a star heroine and once the age barrier is crossed, settle for character roles and elongate your innings. At no point would you want to take up another craft of ...
Quite often you would come across discussions revolving around star heroes and superstars but the discussion about heroines is restricted. This is more so in Tollywood because it is a hero driven industry. However, there have been exceptions in this ...
You would have noticed how important a poster has become for creating the right kind of vibe among the public. Even if something is slightly wrong with the poster, the crowds don't hesitate to rip it off. Recently, the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli ...
Tollywood is growing by leaps and bounds with each passing day and a new wave of filmmakers are emerging from it. When you look at them closely you would notice that most of them have come from Software background quitting their jobs and passion for ...
As a filmmaker, your focus would be to prove yourself in your local industry but there are also those filmmakers who have bigger goals. For most of the filmmakers based in the regional industries, making their presence felt in Bollywood is the ultima...
Just recently you would have come across an interview featuring the blockbuster producer Bandla Ganesh and unlike the rest of the film fraternity personnel who tend to be diplomatic, Ganesh went all guns blazing and came up with some interesting reve...
You can call your film as successful only when it has the ability to create some noise at the box office. Ultimately, collections decide the success quotient of a movie and normally, it is tough for the devotional movies to create that magic....
Though we refer to power star Pawan Kalyan as a superstar and a cinema hero the day is not far when we will start addressing more as a political leader than a film celebrity. Pawan has found the Jana Sena party and is taking steps towards active plun...
Though rationalists find creative works as less appealing, fact remains that to create something original, you need a special set of skills and the best part is, nothing ever goes waste. This has been proved once again by a talented filmmaker from To...
You know well that the current trend in Indian cinema is biopics. Normally, such things are made on people who are no more or someone who has created an impact many years ago. But now, many biopics are coming based on the lives of those who are alive...
The film industry is one place where creativity and imagination rules the roost and interestingly, it is not just for the creation of films but also for their collections. Many a times we have noticed how the producers and fans keep exaggerating the ...
Your true essence as a performer comes when you have the guts to take up roles that offer challenge and are made with a substantial storyline. For a long time, Tollywood star heroes refrained from doing so but the current generation stars are not lik...
A key trait for you to become a successful hero is also the ability to choose the right kind of scripts and not waste much time in signing the dotted line. There are many instances wherein few stars have lost out on some really good projects. Here is...
There must be those among you who know more than one language but then it would not be to such an extent that you start writing poems and songs in another language. But then, there are those talented individuals who are capable of doing such things....
Making movies based on real life incidents is one thing and making them when the issue is hot is something else. The eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma is good at doing the latter and recently he announced a movie titled Sasikala based on the late CM J...
The fascinating thing about having a career in the cinema industry is that you never know when a golden opportunity strikes your door as if it was meant for you. There are many actors and actresses who made it big overnight just with one chance....
You got to have a certain set of special skills if you are to make a biopic and not many filmmakers are good at it. And the responsibility becomes higher if you have to do the biopic of a legendary personality. Tollywood is now preparing for one such...
The most important component for any film to mark its success at the box office is the budget in which it is made. But when the big stars are involved, it is obvious that the budgets cross the rooftop. Now, one movie seems to be preparing for creatin...
You being a fan of a particular hero and having a rivalry feeling with the fan of another hero is quite common but in the state of Tamil Nadu, the fan rivalry is much hotter and intense. The biggest clash is between the fans of 'Thala' Ajith and 'Ila...
The cinema industry in India is quite diverse and we have many circuits at a regional level but the Baap of Indian cinema has always been Bollywood. Though Tollywood and other circuits have risen strongly, there are many who still have their aim on e...
As a leader, you are expected not only to correct the path of your followers but also stand by them when situation demands. And then there are those leaders who go out of their way to ensure their people are not affected in any way. Nandamuri Natasim...
Being a known celebrity gives you a nice feeling but you need to remember that it comes with its share of baggage. Lately, the intolerance levels and the over enthusiasm of the media has been putting many celebrities in a tight spot so it is better t...
While watching a movie itself brings a different experience it also matters as to how the whole thing is being packaged externally such as the theatre, the visual quality and other technical aspects. The more the features the more enjoyable it become...
There was a time when the line between the small screen industry and the silver screen industry was quite distinct and it was a big deal for the TV celebrities to enter the cine circuit. Cut to the present, the TV stars have begun dominating many par...
About a decade ago, you would have noticed that Tollywood was following the routine template of commercial potboilers not giving much room to thinking and substance driven movies. However, the need for content rich flicks has risen and even the big n...
Your big challenge once you enter the film industry is to gain success and achieve stardom but your biggest challenge comes once you attain the success and need to sustain it. Many big names have fallen off the crest unable to maintain that consisten...
For some reason, a new issue is brewing between writers and filmmakers. Well, the original writers of the story are not getting their credit in movies. Sometime ago, the film 'A?Aa' was based on Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani's novel 'Meena'. It also cam...
You need to have tremendous stamina if you are aiming to go for a marathon because it is going to be a long journey. The same logic applies if you are a producer and the stamina here is money. Tollywood has a very rare set of marathon producers and h...
Every successful person has a story that involves hardwork, ups and downs, determination and perseverance. You find many such examples in the film industry and this is the story of a Tollywood star storywriter. He is none other than Vakkantham Vamsi....
Most among you would dream of becoming rich and famous which is not wrong but you need to remember that all this comes with a baggage that you must be ready to embrace. This is more if you wish to become a film celebrity. Lately, all of them are faci...
The name Vijay may not ring an instant bell in you but if you happen to be familiar with the Kollywood circuit then you do not need a second. Vijay is the superstar of Tamil industry also known as 'Ilayathalapathy' fondly by his fans and admirers....
For a long time, there was suspense over the state level awards from the Telangana government. Under unified Andhra Pradesh, the Nandi Awards were most sought after. Anyhow, the time has come for the Telangana government to do that and it is called a...
The one name that most of the nation is talking about right now is 'Chinnamma' alias Sasikala. She happens to be the hot contender for the seat of the Chief Minister in Tamil Nadu. A fascinating twist of events is happening right now in that state th...
You need not be a celebrity or achieve great success to become popular. All you need is one statement from a big celebrity on a public platform. And when that big personality happens to be Style Samrat Rajnikanth, your celebrity quotient becomes trip...
Just like you keep discussing about who is the number one hero of Tollywood, there is also a constant debate on the number one director as well. As of today, there is no doubt that it is the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli who is the directing emperor...
There are many factors that determine the title for a movie and normally you tend to mix it with some form or sentiment or other. However, having the name of your father as the title of your movie is something very rare and unique but it has happened...
The career of a director is always a walk on tightrope because you can never be sure how the people judge you even if you have scored success. There was a time when Mass Nayak V V Vinayak was considered the top range director with huge success quotie...
As you keep growing in your film career, it is obvious that you tend to hire someone to take care of your stuff like dates, remuneration and project discussion. However, there are times when you have to involve directly and close the deal. This is th...
Despite stressing several times that no matter how good a subject is or how powerful the star cast is, if a film doesn't have the right promotional mechanism, it is going to fizzle out in the theatres. The same applies even to Hollywood range of movi...
So far when you hear the word 'single' it would refer to those who are unmarried and available but in the film industry, a single refers to a solo song. Megastar Chiranjeevi seems to have started a new culture with his comeback venture Khaidi No 150....
Amidst the abundance of the star range heroes in Tollywood if one has to take the name of that one person who is blessed with an amazing sense of performance quotient, mind blowing dance skills and outstanding dialogue delivery, it is young tiger Jun...
You might have paired with the best of heroes in your career but as a heroine you need to be constantly offering something different in terms of glamour to be in hot demand. Or else, the threat of getting stereotyped looms large which needs to be pre...
When you have the right kind of talent and know where to show it, success will follow you without a question. Of course, it also requires that gentle stroke of luck to set your career into the right orbit. The Tollywood circuit has many talented indi...
Since the last few days you would have noticed many articles making rounds regarding the 101st movie of Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna and the confusion surrounding it. Many names were making rounds but now some clarity seems to have arrived....
As much as many among you love to see power star Pawan Kalyan onscreen, you need to digest the hard pill that it is only going to be for a very short period. Pawan's inclination towards politics and decision to contest in 2019 elections is quite visi...
These days whenever you see the posters of movies you are in for a goosebump experience because the manner in which they have become powerful and create a visual impact is too strong. Due credit for that goes to the technological advancement in this ...
Even before many are unable to come out of the shock that megastar Chiranjeevi and power star Pawan Kalyan are coming together to share the screen space, another news has popped up which is giving a ten thousand volt shock to many cine buffs....
As an actor you may have a lot of flair to deliver the right kind of performances but unless you associate with the right kind of director, this mettle will not come out. Tollywood has few filmmakers who are very good at extracting the best performan...
Your perspective as a heroine would be to work with some of the top range directors, gain success, make money, earn fame and lengthen your innings. However, there would be those rare set of filmmakers who have that magical touch that brings the best ...
We have often stressed to you on the importance of a good pre release poster because it is the first look of the movie which creates the first and best impression among the audience. Normally, the poster is chalked out by the director and his creativ...
Whether you are an actor or actress, you would have one dream for sure, to share the screen space with your favorite hero or heroine or other artist. For most of them, it remains as a dream but there are a lucky few who tend to see this dream come tr...
Unlike the rest of the world, India is one country where weddings happen in the most extravagant manner and even a nobody can go and be a part of the feast. Given that, if a celebrity or a big fat wedding is on the cards, the whole scene is different...
You would have noticed that from a phase where star heroes were doing just one movie in two years, they have come to one movie per year. Among them, few are pushing the pedal and focusing on doing more movies in lesser frame of time....
Your thoughts that the Tollywood stars must make their presence felt in the neighbouring Kollywood circuit just like the Tamil stars do here, met with some realization and our Telugu lads are foraying into the shores of Tamil Nadu. But now, a directo...
As cine buffs and common audience, it doesn't make much of an impact if you express your love or admiration for a heroine on a public platform. But it does become a topic of discussion when a member of the film fraternity openly expresses his admirat...
To those of you who travel frequently through airlines, you would have come across those moments when the airline staff create quite a scene when you go few minutes late and don't allow you. It doesn't matter to them even if hell breaks loose in your...
You cannot survive for more than few seconds if you don't get a breath of oxygen but there is one Oxygen which is taking ages to get released. Well, it is not an element in the periodic table but a movie which is on the floors in the Tollywood circui...
The moment you hear the name of Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna, you would recall many instances of how punctual and committed he is towards his work. There are also many times when he is reported to have come earlier to the sets for shooting....
It is nothing short of a casting coup and an impossible dream turning into a reality. There is no doubt that this is going to be the most talked about project for a long time to come. We are talking about the project announced by the flamboyant T Sub...
Your film may have the best of entertainment quotient, production values and glamour but if it doesn't have content then it is doomed. At any day, content is the king and those heroes who choose to give importance to content tend to shine in the long...
Once you enter into the Tollywood circuit either as an actor, director or actress, you would like to target the mega compound for a breakthrough opportunity. The reason being, if that works the chances are strong you would get back to back big offers...
In order to be a successful hero and upkeep the stardom, the key requirement is success. As long as it comes in a consistent manner, your place is safe. And to those who score continuous success, they reach the peak of stardom and develop a special a...
She may have done just one movie as a heroine but she has certainly created an impact. We are talking about the mega daughter Konidela Niharika and the talk now is about the director and producer who worked with her debut flick which was titled Oka M...
As much as it is true that cinema is just a virtual form of entertainment we tend to embrace it so strongly that it becomes an integral part of our lives. Many a times, you tend to find few real life incidents finding inspiration from some movie or t...
You can be a fan of an actor, actress, director, music director or any other technician but normally your fan feeling goes only to a level of admiration. However, there are certain individuals who get so much possessed with respect and admiration tha...
It is true that the Tollywood circuit has been the most sought after destination for many actors and actresses for making their careers. It is also the point of reference for biggies like Bollywood for storylines. However, it appears that our Tollywo...
Among the many genres of movies, we always have a special liking for comedy flicks as they entertain us to the maximum. While Tollywood folks are quite good at coming up with such comedy flicks, there are a few which leave a lasting impact....
Your skill as a good communicator depends entirely on how well you know a particular language and how you are using your words. This needs to be more accurate when you are dealing with English and have incorporated it in a regional language film....
The beautiful thing about having a career in the film industry is that it could take just one opportunity to change your fate overnight and make you successful, famous and wealthy. Though there are many challenges, if luck is on your side nothing can...
Some films don't require any special strategy or PR mechanism to create a buzz or attention, just their titles are enough. One film which is doing the same right now is 'Jawan'. This has Supreme Hero Sai Dharam Tej in the lead and it is being helmed ...
You would have heard many times that once a heroine bags an opportunity with a mega hero, she is the most fortunate as she becomes a part of the mega compound and does back to back movies with the clan of the mega heroes. The same applies to few dire...
To those of you who wish to get into the stream of filmmaking you need to remember this Sutra. For any film director to be successful he needs to pass three papers. They are a catchy title, powerful poster and a gripping trailer. This is mandatory fo...
It is one thing to watch film stars dancing onscreen and another to see them do the same off the screen at a private do. Things get interesting when some VIPs from the society come together to share the dance floor and show their moves much to the de...
You might be a famous celebrity but that doesn't mean you would have the expertise or the time to manage every aspect of your professional life. These days, having presence in the social media has become mandatory for celebrities and everyone joins n...
As much as you would love to see some proper masala potboilers you would always have that respect and desire to watch a devotional flick in between. It is more like a breath of fresh air after the action and romantic treats. Tollywood audience always...
Never in your dream would you have imagined that the state of Andhra Pradesh would be split into two and a new state called Telangana will emerge. Due credit for that goes to the TRS boss K Chandrasekhar Rao who has created history....
When you hear the name of the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma, more than discussing about his films, you would prefer to discuss about his tweets because they create sufficient sensation and ammunition for grabbing headlines. RGV is good at picking ...
Chalking out comparisons between two individuals who seem to be on the same scale happens quite often in the cinema circuit. The interest quotient is more when it is about actresses who come from outside and rule the roost. This is happening now in T...
India is one country where anything is possible so you can never be sure that everything is perfect though you have sufficient wealth and influence. The film industry is one place where a lot of money flows in so that grabs the attention of many auth...
Among the many emotions we would like to experience while watching a film, romance stands first in the list. Hence, most of our flicks have the hero and heroine falling for each other and doing what it takes to be together. The other side is a one si...
The field of playback singers has gone through a major transformation and each day there are many new talents springing up. However, a special place is always given to those legends who created history with their voice. One such person is Gaana Gandh...
The film industry is a very interesting place because nothing can be called as confirmed till the final dot is signed. Prior to that, there are many speculations, permutations that take place. This is more when star range personalities are involved....
You can breathe a sigh of relief when the public response to your film is positive and they appreciate it but your real moment of celebration comes based on the box office performance. The business of cinema is quite tough so scoring there is an achi...
As cine buffs, your focus is normally on the entertainment quotient of a film but more than that, it is the songs and dance of a hero that gives you the real adrenaline rush. True to that, many heroes in Tollywood are blessed with some amazing dance ...
The mania and hype looming over the magnum opus Baahubali-The Conclusion need not be explained and given the impact of the first part, everything related to the second part is being seen with extra attention and magnifying vision....
The only impression you get of the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma is, he is a brash, practical and extremely radical sort of person who can say anything that comes to his mind. Given that, it is hard to think he has an iota of emotion or sensitivit...
Once you become a superstar the element of competition decreases but then there are those contemporaries you need to be wary of. In Tollywood, each superstar has got his own market but competition does exist. However, here is an interesting situation...
Reading the headline might confuse you a bit but once we share the details you would agree with us. It is a normal tradition for most of us to dance to the some chartbusters during our private gatherings, functions and family events....
You can be a very talented director with a very beautiful story in your hands but without a producer who has belief in you, nothing works. The biggest challenge for any director is to find that type of producer who can support till the movie is made ...
You need to make a lot of efforts to ensure you don't get the tag of an iron leg in the cinema industry and you need to be extremely fortunate to get the tag of a golden leg. This is normally applicable to the heroines who come from other states....
As the world is progressing towards a more practical and developmental path, India is going in the reverse direction. Elements like religious intolerance, sensitivity have taken the front seat and for no rhyme and reasoning, narrow minded groups reso...
Apart from the electronic and online media the other powerful platform for you to promote your product is the hoardings and that creates a real time impact. There was a time when the entire city was pasted with cinema posters but now scene has change...
Till recently there were celebrations and rejoicing in the camp of Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna owing to the super success of his 100th movie 'Gautamiputra Satakarni'. Since the momentum is high, many expect Balayya to repeat the success with his...
You come across a flood of movies every week and it takes something special for you to really cast your interest in a particular project. Normally, films which have star power automatically have that curiosity and many want to know what is the inside...
The mania created by the magnum opus Baahubali needs no explanation and every cine buff went bonkers over it. The list also includes some of the biggest film celebrities in Bollywood and one among them is the Bollywood Baadshah Shah Rukh Khan....
Most of you would have your share of favorite heroes and heroines and you would always nurture the desire of meeting them one day and taking a picture. Imagine that situation really comes and you discover the hero or heroine is cold and aloof with a ...
From many decades we have always believed that the heroes are symbols for handsome looks while villains are representatives of scary and ugly faces. With passing time things changed and today, even the bad boys are looking well groomed and attractive...
The most important element you need to bear in mind while shooting for a film is discipline. If your cast and crew is not following the discipline rightly it has an adverse effect not just on the quality of the film but also on the entire proceedings...
Reading the headline might confuse you a bit but allow us to tell the story for you. We are speaking about Khaidi No 150 the comeback venture of megastar Chiranjeevi and also his prestigious 150th movie. The film came in with a lot of hype and Chiru ...
Most of us might dream to become rich and famous but it does come with its share of baggage. You have to be wise and smart enough not to get cornered because the world waits for you to make that one wrong move. In today's time that's a costly mistake...
Once you reach a certain level of stardom you are expected to entertain whenever you are onscreen and not only that, you are expected to respond to any issue that could be political or regional. While it is no rule, that's how the public psyche works...
Just few weeks ago the atmosphere was rather tense in the camp of the mega family and the reason for that was the strong outburst of mega brother Nagababu on the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma. This happened during a public event of the mega family...
Every other day you would be coming across some news or the other regarding the magnum opus 'Bahubali' and each time that happened, the sensation was high. However, the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli is unfazed by all this mania and is doing his work...
You might be the most talented filmmaker with some impressive story thoughts but unless you get the right kind of opportunity, your mettle cannot be seen. In Tollywood, many directors keep aiming for one compound. This is the mega compound....
Whenever a film is due for release, there is a certain level of expectations which are set by the audience. Of course, it all matters what is the brand value of the movie. And then there are those films which trigger a huge round of expectations righ...
From the last few days a lot of hue and cry was happening over the special status to the state of Andhra Pradesh and a special protest was held at the Ramakrishna beach in Vizag. Originally, the expectation was to see the entire Tollywood coming forw...
You might think that the best of creativity is often found from the film industry but if you look at things closely the advent of social media has brought to light the talent and creativity of many individuals. It is just that we would not know many ...
When we see a movie onscreen, it is the end product of a lot of creative work that goes behind. Many permutations happen before the final script is locked. The same happened with 'Fashion Designer s/o Ladies Tailor' so here is the story behind its fo...
Unlike Bollywood, the Tollywood circuit is famous for holding the audio launch events in a grand way. For them, it is more of a platform to create visibility and brand to their movie. As is the custom, the event is completed by unveiling of the audio...
As a celebrity you not only become a famous film personality but also a role model to the society and many look up to you for guidance and wisdom. Given that, it is a huge responsibility and one must have the right sensibility....
Speaking about masterpieces in Indian cinema, the Hindi movie Mughal-E-Azam and Telugu movie Dana Veera Soora Karna have a special place. Many reasons attributed to their success and here is one for a change. The dialogues in Mughal-e-Azam were impec...
Nine out of ten times you hear the name of Gaana Gandharva S P Balasubrahmanyam, it has to deal with his singing, his legacy and others. However, recently SPB stirred a hornet's nest by coming up with few sensational statements on the industry and ac...
When we say Akhil it doesn't refer to the Akkineni Prince Akhil but it does refer to his debut flick 'Akhil'. Earmarked to be the best debut ever for a star kid, 'Akhil' came with huge hype and it ended up as a disaster. There are few external reason...
You might be in the best of demand at a regional level as a hero but your real mettle is always recognized when you are able to strike down the doors of Bollywood and make your presence felt. Such attempts have been made since long by south heroes....
Becoming a celebrity itself puts a tight leash on your words and when you become a legend, your statements are far more magnified. Recently, Gaana Gandharva S P Balasubrahmanyam came up with few statements on Telugu movies....
Being yourself is one thing but behaving in the right way at a public place is more important. This is something many Indians lack and the best examples can be found when you go to watch a movie in theatre, including the posh multiplexes....
As an actor or a technician of the cinema industry your biggest achievement would be to see you in the list of Oscar winners. For majority of them, even having their name in the nominations will be considered their life's purpose fulfilled....
Most of us related Pawan Kalyan to a superstar and hail the power star when he is seen onscreen. But very soon we might have to start perceive him not as a reel life hero but a real life hero. Pawan is intensifying his movements on the political fron...
As a star film celebrity you can either be a good hero or comedian or villain or character artist but becoming a blend of all is just not easy. In fact, it can be called as next to impossible. But one star hero is now attempting this rare and unique ...
The famous idiom 'You win some you lose some' is the key Mantra for having peace and happiness in life. The day you accept it, everything is well. However, emotions get the better of some individuals and that leads to some philosophy as well....
Once you establish a particular image as a hero, your innings gets extended but there will come a time when a replacement will also be arriving. The senior superstar Victory Venkatesh had a special image during the later part of 90s and early 2000....
It is never an easy task for you to go against the system and yet be in demand. That takes nerves of steel and the iron attitude to stay firm on your convictions. One filmmaker who is known for his radical observations on societal issues has proven t...
As much as we know about the world history we may not have that amount of inkling on our very own history. To refresh that database, the story of Tandra Paparayudu is spoken a lot. He happens to be an army general during the 1700s and a powerful warr...
Even if you are close friend says a word or two in vulgar language you tend to get offended at one point or the other. Given that, can you ever imagine enjoying someone speaking to you in a vulgar language. One filmmaker says he is delighted with tha...
From the time you become a famous celebrity, you tend to get very diplomatic with your statements especially if it involves an issue related to cine circuit. But one top singer has spoken black and white about the industry in a special interview....
It doesn't matter what strategy you choose but if it brings you success then it becomes the sought after game plan. This is something many teams work on before their films gear up for release. Now, one mobile operator has caught the attention of the ...
Though it has been a while since the film Vangaveeti came and left the theatres, it is still being remembered for few reasons. This time, it seems to have found a link with the latest release Khaidi No 150. Some feel both movies have a common point a...
Among the many wonders of the world that you know about, the Madame Tussaud's wax museum holds a special place. Though it started off in London, today the Museum has got many branches across the globe and now it is all set to enter our very own mothe...
The name of megastar Chiranjeevi is currently being chanted a lot and the reason for that is his recent release 'Khaidi No 150'. While the talk about this movie scoring records is on, Chiru came up with a statement that could create a sensation....
One of the main reasons why Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna is liked by many is his straightforward nature and his gutsy personality. He doesn't hesitate to call a spade a spade and many of his media interactions has revealed such instances....
While the Tollywood circuit is riding high with the two movies Khaidi No 150 and Gautamiputra Satakarni Bollywood is not far behind as it struck gold with the movie Dangal. This has Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan in the lead role....
As a superstar it is not sufficient that you provide the right kind of adrenaline rush or punch dialogues, it is also important for you to provide the best of entertainment. As long as the audience is entertained, you can be rest assured that your c...
For a long time you would have heard from us as to how once a heroine enters the mega compound, she strikes a jackpot as she gets to work with almost all the mega heroes. But now, the same fortune seems to be spreading to the directors as well....
Finally all your excitement and anxiety over the comeback of megastar Chiranjeevi would have settled. Chiru came with the movie Khaidi No 150 and has done sizeably well at the box office. But the trade analysts say this is when the real test for him ...
You know well that when your film is up for release across the globe, it tends to arrive on the same day. And if you are a superstar there is no room for any delay in any territory. But it has happened with Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna....
As audience what see is just the two and half hours of entertainment on the silver screen but behind that there is a lot of effort that goes between many individuals. The film fraternity works like an industry and coordination between many people is ...
Lately the major part of power star Pawan Kalyan that we have seen had to do with his activities as a political leader but very soon we will be seeing him on the silver screen. Pawan is busy with the shooting of his new movie Katamarayudu....
Life has become very fast paced these days and you get so sucked into your work that you forget about taking rest. This results in you burning out quickly. But to those who know when to put their foot down, they always perform better in the long run....
Once in a while you tend to come across certain interesting personalities in your life who have an amazing sense of intuition and judgement skills. These traits are much needed in the movie industry and Tollywood has one man who is known for it....
Whatever fashion or trend you see in the society these days usually finds its roots from the film industry. Many tend to follow the trends of the star heroes and that becomes the style statement. Currently, many young heroes have taken up the new sty...
He may well be the most trolled superstar in Tollywood but he is an equally powerful and charismatic personality around. He is none other than Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna who is currently riding high with the success of his recent venture Gautam...
While it is true that a good content, the right execution and intense promotion form the main elements to make a film successful, there is also a hidden component. It is called as the luck factor. Many films and actors failed to click due to bad luck...
Among the many hilarious roles of Hasya Chakravarthi Brahmanandam the best in the recent past happens to be from the movie 'Race Gurram'. Brahmi's role as a frustrated cop enthralled the audience and gave them a lot of entertainment. It became a high...
Most of the films that you watch tend to ride on the heroes and comedians and to some extent the villains. However, there are also those roles that give some real good weight and momentum to the plot. Such roles are usually carried out by experienced...
When in the film industry there are certain industries which snowball into a controversy. At the same time, the heat with which they blow also makes them come down within no time. For instance, senior actress cum politician Roja breathed fire on mega...
Reading the headline might make you wonder why the three filmmakers are being brought together as a mathematical equation. Well, there is an interesting link between Surendar Reddy, creative genius Krishna Vamsi and the maverick Gautham Menon....
You would have come across many filmmakers and got a fair idea of their style of filmmaking. While some are focused on churning out commercial masala potboilers, few focus on style and sensibility. And then there are those who focus on content and me...
It is more than one and half year that the magnum opus Baahubali hit the screens and yet its impact has not gone. Every now and then, the discussion on this movie is happening and the latest update is that the social media is going viral with one sta...
In your tenure as a cine viewer, you would have come across several movies which became blockbusters and created an impact. However, their presence in your mind tends to fade with passing time. But one film seems to have chosen an entirely separate r...
Your shelf life as an actress is limited and it gets further narrowed when you reach the top league. There are very few starlets who ruled the roost for a longer period and they were able to do that after earning the tag of 'Golden Leg'. The consiste...
Among all the subjects you study during your academic years, there is a love hate relationship with one subject, Mathematics. There is one set which is totally in love with Maths and another set which is totally repulsive of it. The exam is always a ...
You will see comparisons happening in the cinema industry between contemporaries and to some extent between a current superstar and an erstwhile superstar. However, you would never see a comparison between a father and his son and that too regarding ...
The numbers 100 and 150 may not make much of a meaning to us but to those who are part of the film fraternity, it is a huge thing. Well, we are talking about those actors who are on a long journey of doing movies and Tollywood has just now witnessed ...
Sometime ago you would have come across the talk from Filmnagar that Tollywood is going through a drought of creative and talented writers. At that point, Kona Venkat came and created a sensation. But given the demand, the supply was not sufficient....
There are many sentiments and beliefs that the Tollywood circuit carries in order to gain success and notable among them is Sankranthi. They have always believed that Sankranthi gives the right start for the rest of the year and the films that releas...
The best way for you to gain revenues for your movie is to target one genre of audience, they are the family audience. However, it is not that easy to woo them. The good side is, if family audience comes in, the word of mouth spreads like wildfire....
The much awaited and long anticipated movie Khaidi No 150 has finally arrived and the actual talk on it is out. Given the fact that it is the remake of the Tamil movie Kaththi it is important to see what the Tamil media felt about this. So, here are ...
You can have the best of a film in your hands and would have got a reasonable number of theatres as well but the absence of one thing can change the whole game, the blessings of a biggie. This is a common phenomenon in the cinema industry and that pu...
You would have noticed many times that politicians can get emotional and hyper but only when situation demands and there is a motive behind it. Rest of the times they are completely practical and are not moved by situations or sensitive stuff....
You tend to find beautiful ladies in the entertainment industry but almost ninety percent of them happen to be in the acting stream. As for the rest, they are normally deglam and keep a low profile. But one girl might just change all that perception....
The arrival of the historical opus Gautamiputra Satakarni brought delight to the Nandamuri fans but there is also another discussion happening parallel. This is about the intellectual director Krish and how did he manage to pull this feat off. Well, ...
You might have your share of challenges as you keep moving forward following the career of a hero but then if you have the sensibility to choose the right script, success and fame come to you at a sooner time. One young hero has done exactly just tha...
After coming up with very concept and message oriented movies, the intellectual director Krish showed he can pull off a historical movie with a commercial touch. His latest offering Gautamiputra Satakarni is receiving accolades across various genres ...
Among the many traditions that follow regarding the first day first show movie tickets, a new attempt has been made by a hardcore Nandamuri fan. His name is Innamuri Gopichand and he bought a ticket with a rather interesting price and a valid reason....
Ever since the internet invasion has occurred, the very dimension lifestyle has changed across the globe. It came as a boon to those talented individuals who were struggling to find a platform to showcase their mettle. Here is another interesting evi...
One of the main reasons why you would like the magnum opus Baahubali is that most of the characters have been shown enough weight and presence. So, you tend to remember most of them. One such character was that of Shivudu's father....
The need and presence of some chartbuster songs in our daily life is known to you. Whenever a happy occasion takes place at any place, it is not complete without some dance and some good songs. One such number which is quite popular is 'Lungi Dance'....
You would have noticed a significant transition in the quality of filmmaking and the visual impact has gained more prominence. For a long time, Bollywood was ruling the roost but now even Tollywood is coming up with some real good graphical treats....
By now you would have known the importance of cutting out a good trailer before your film releases because that sets the momentum and vibe among the audience. While some trailers give goosebump experience, few trailers make you grin with pleasure....
You would not be surprised about the hype and mania surrounding the return of megastar Chiranjeevi to movies and his comeback venture 'Khaidi No 150' is proof to that. While that may be so, one picture seems to take this craze to the peaks....
You tend to see a love and hate relationship between the film industry and the film reviewers and the reason being, the industry strongly believes the reviews damage the business of the films. On the other hand, reviewers maintain review gives an ide...
When you get onto Youtube there is endless entertainment for you because it has become the best platform for talented individuals to show their creativity. For them, the main source of inspiration is cinema and you will see enormous numbers of spoofs...
Time and again you have noticed how we stressed upon the menace of piracy and though the government and film fraternity is doing everything possible to tackle it, the tentacles are springing up. This time, it has hit the most sought after movie in To...
When two big films are at loggerheads with each other you call them as the Clash Of The Titans but what happens when they come with a lot of legacy behind them. This is the situation with the Sankranthi clash between two biggies at the Tollywood box ...
Perhaps the biggest nightmare for most of you in this country is tax. Even if you want to buy a toothbrush in a store, the tax component will make you feel dizzy. Given that, your happiness will know no bounds when this component is either reduced or...
There are many reasons why you come up with certain dialogues. While most of them are delivered to give that punch effect, there are those which are written with a specific purpose. That was the essence gathered by a few who saw the movie Khaidi No 1...
Slowly and steadily some news is coming regarding the next project of the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli after his magnum opus Bahubali. It is being said that he would do a subject based on the grand and sacred epic Mahabharata which is causing a lot...
In case you are checking out what's trending on the internet then the word 'Akkupakshi' will be in the top list thanks to mega brother Nagababu's statements during the pre release event of the movie 'Khaidi No 150'. It is known that he attributed thi...
The thumb rule to ensure your film gets the best reception is, you need to have an aggressive pre release promotion strategy and implement it without deviation. These days, publicity and promotion is key even for the biggest and best of star movies....
The common suggestion you would get from the film fraternity is to develop a lot of visibility quotient and that's possible if you are in media glare at all times. As a result, many actors and actresses do whatever they can to interact with media per...
You can now breathe a sigh of relief and satisfaction as a mega fan because megastar Chiranjeevi is finally back onscreen through his movie Khaidi No 150. Not stopping at that, he is also coming to the small screen as part of the promotional activity...
With internet taking over our lives and social media becoming an addictive tool, it has become imperative for us to be a part of it. This platform has also become the mouthpiece for anyone and everyone to criticize and troll anyone irrespective of th...
Though you have a great film made with the best of content and entertainment, it's purpose is fulfilled only when you get the right kind of theatres. This has been a matter of discussion from a long time in Tollywood as theatres are in the grip of ce...
God is same for everyone but the God in discussion here is from the celluloid circuit. Apparently, whenever devotional movies are made, a certain set of actors are chosen to enact the role of a God. The movie in focus is Om Namo Venkatesaya and its G...
A festive atmosphere would be currently on in your life if you happen to be a fan of megastar Chiranjeevi. He is making his comeback with the movie Khaidi No 150 and one of the prime reasons you would love Chiru is for his amazing dance moves....
Sometimes a film may not have great content and entertainment value but it could just be one or two scenes which changes its whole fate. And some films do contain a decent level of stuff but that one or two scenes elevates it into a new range of succ...
As you continue your journey after becoming a heroine, the one thing you need to be constantly aware of is your looks. Glamour and right stats is key for any starlet to have a long run in the industry and it applies more to the top league heroines wi...
Sometime ago, you would have been unhappy with the way megastar Chiranjeevi was doing as a politician but cut to the present, you would be rejoicing that he took the wise decision of coming back to movies. His comeback venture Khaidi No 150 is ready ...
For a long time, your excitement over the historical opus Gautamiputra Satakarni was about the storyline and the star power. But things changed once the trailer came out and it is evident that this is going to be a visual extravaganza as well with ri...
Head Constable doesn't mean a true cop but we are referring to the new movie Head Constable Venkatramayya featuring People Star R Narayanamurthy. Recently, he blasted that no theatres are being given for his film and expressed displeasure....
Almost everyone of you would have passion towards certain things or activities. While some love to have many clothes, some love to have shoes. And then there are those who love to have a fleet of cars....
You can become one of the biggest heroes of the film industry and get worshipped as a demigod but at the end of the day, true heroism is seen only by your actions in real life. In this regard, Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna has many examples to his...
You know well that there is a strong nexus that exists between film industry and political field but then there is also a line drawn which is not violated. However, there are those times when a political touch becomes inevitable to a film related inc...
The business of cinema is like a crystal maze and you have no clue which step leads to which direction. The general victims are the small and medium budget film makers as the success rate is very less. Given that situation, a film made with 2 crores ...
In today's time, the business of cinema has reached some phenomenal figures in Indian circuit and the magic number is 100 crores. For a long time, it was considered impossible in Tollywood but now even this market is showing sufficient stamina to tou...
In today's time, you can live without having food for a day or be awake without sleeping but you just cannot live without one thing, your mobile phone. The addiction to mobile phones has become so strong that people have started losing the human touc...
These days if your film becomes a success you can be rest assured that you would be approached for the remake rights by the neighbouring circuits. In the recent past, a good number of scripts from Tollywood were fortunate to click and get offers from...
As a film celebrity your name would be known to the general public but not many of them would know about your friends and working contacts. Similarly, the name Imax Venkat may not ring a bell for you but everyone in Tollywood knows who this man is....
Though a lot of buzz is surrounding the historical opus Gautamiputra Satakarni since it is Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna's 100th movie, spadework has already begun for his next as well. Quite a few speculations have been making rounds about his 10...
As an Indian, you don't need an introduction on the words 'Jana Gana Mana' because it is the National Anthem which fills your heart with respect and pride. But very soon its reference will be taken for another reason, as a film. The credit for that g...
The clock is ticking for the Clash Of The Titans this Sankranthi as megastar Chiranjeevi is arriving with Khaidi No 150 on January 11th followed by Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna with his historical opus Gautamiputra Satakarni on January 12th....
You have been witness to the rapid transition which has taken in Indian cinema circuit when it comes to glamour, skin show and adult content. Of course, there is the censor board which still holds an iron grip and ensures things don't go out of hand....
What you see is what you know and that leads you to form impressions on individuals and situations. The same applies when you look at the film actors. But cinema is a collective product and there is a lot of effort that goes behind the screen as well...
As a star kid, you do have the privilege of getting an easy break but it also comes with a baggage called expectations. Unlike a new face with no background, a star kid is expected to deliver right from the start. This gets doubled if he is from a le...
Gone are the days when you can really categorize the on season and off season because almost every other Friday you get to see one promising release and that too with big heroes. Despite that, the summer season is considered the best for film busines...
As a superstar, when your movie is on the anvil the makers will move heaven and earth to ensure your film gets the maximum publicity. Given that, you can imagine how it would be when the emperor of the industry is making a comeback. This is happening...
The New Year has already started and things are getting into a lot of momentum in Tollywood. Many are eagerly waiting for the Sankranthi biggies and it must be said that this is going to be an interesting festival. But before that, Tollywood has some...
You know very well that Tollywood is the sought after haven for many non-local actors and actresses. Most of them have made a solid livelihood for themselves by doing Telugu movies. However, their penchant for learning Telugu has been limited....
Unlike the regular commodities, you know well that cinema is a collective product and the silver screen is one platform which showcases the talent of many artists. Normally, the limelight is hogged by the hero and heroine and to an extent few other a...
As the hero of a film, you are expected to deliver your best in terms of performance and be present for all sorts of publicity and promotion activities. The rest of the job is usually undertaken by the director and his creative team. But there is one...
The only discussion most of you would be having right now is the Sankranthi war which is going to take place between two giants. They are megastar Chiranjeevi and Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna. Their movies are arriving with just one day gap durin...
Your excitement and anxiety must be certainly building up if you are a mega fan because the much talked about movie Khaidi No 150 is preparing to hit the screens this month. As part of that, the team is also chalking out its share of pre release prom...
As a filmmaker you may have your own signature style but then you can never rule out of the possibility of finding similarities with another filmmaker who is rather senior to you. Such comparisons are usually drawn by the audience and the cine buffs....
The trend of comparing two actors, actresses or films is quite common among many of us and speaking about films, if they have some similarity even in terms of backdrop they get compared. The same is happening now between a Bollywood flick and a Tolly...
A film may not do well at the box office but then if it comes with huge expectations and fizzles out, it is tagged as a super flop. The year 2016 saw one such super flop and it is Kabali. Except Tamil, the film could not take off in any of the langua...
You could be part of the film industry since many years but it takes that just one film which can change your life overnight. This is more in the case of actors and directors. Currently, that lucky one happens to be a talented director who got his du...
For any product of yours to be successful and accepted by the people, you need to come up with the right marketing strategy which is convincing and believable. The same holds for cinema and hence directors keep chalking out their best strategies with...
Once a song is created, anything that comes on the same lines is either a remake or a rehash or a reboot. Lately, the reboot trend is in vogue and one number which caught the attention of the crowds recently has got into that mode....
Though Bollywood is considered the Baap of Indian cinema fact remains that even Tollywood is sizeable enough with a huge bundle of talent. In the last few years, a new wave of filmmakers has emerged and they are setting new standards in the Tollywood...
When you are designing the posters of a film you tend to put the lead cast in it and most of the times, it is the local actors who would be shown. But one film is now preparing to come up with posters which would have the face of a non-local supersta...
Scoring consistent hits as a director gives you a star value but it could take just one flop to bring you down to the ground. And if the flop streak continues for two or three movies then you are shown the exit door. Tollywood is quite stringent in t...
Perhaps the biggest challenge for you as a director would be to find a producer who is willing to fund your project. This is how the cycle works in the cinema industry but there are few odd situations too. There is one director who is often flooded w...
It is common for you to hear about clash between stars at the box office when they have releases in close proximity. However, with the change in the business model of cinema, another component has become very important for a film's success....
The moment you become a superstar you can be rest assured that your diary is going to be full for months together and it all boils down to how you space your projects. However, one superstar seems to have committed to projects in a large scale....
You do come across few situations in the Tollywood circuit wherein one technician or artist gets replaced by another after a project has begun. The reasons for that could be many but the attention gets generated when a big name is involved and remove...
When you hail from an influential and powerful star family and are making your way as a hero, a lot of measures are taken to ensure everything you associate has glamour and style in it. Given that, being a hero from the mega family means these aspect...
You can categorize cinema as a product of art but at the end of the day, it is all about numbers. Given the fact that entertainment vertical runs like an industry, crores of rupees are pumped into it with the sole intent of making profits and doing s...
You are well aware that in the last decade, the overseas market has become a key component for film business and filmmakers make it a point to consider the requirement of the NRI audience before they shape up a story. However, there are some gritty c...
You know well that the movie Kabali came in with a lot of hype but it could not live up to the expectations. The larger than life image of Style Samrat Rajnikanth was not justified by director P A Ranjith and it turned out to be a soft handed don's s...
There are only two things you get reminded of when you hear the word Bangkok, massage and speed director Puri Jagannadh. While those who are not into movies prefer the former, the cine buffs know that Bangkok is the favorite of this maverick moviemak...
Once you become a filmmaker it is understood that you are the captain of the ship and until your project is complete and finishes its full business run, you need to be accessible 24 x 7. However, one filmmaker is going to be out of reach for one full...
The moment most of you mega fans have been waiting for has come now and it is just the beginning of the big picture. We are talking about the comeback venture of megastar Chiranjeevi titled as Khaidi No 150 and the pre release function's date is fixe...
Though cinema is a creative field you can attribute the term 'herd mentality' as well because the moment a particular concept becomes a hit, a flood of movies are based on that theme until the audience gets vexed with it. This is quite common in the ...
A little while ago, the Ice Bucket challenge became a big mania across the globe and right from celebrities to random girls and guys ended up drenching themselves with a cold bucket of ice cubes. That trend became viral for a very long time....
There are many films you keep watching as they arrive but there are very few among them which have a certain specialty. Among the recent releases, the film Vangaveeti is doing very well and while the response is strong, there is something special abo...
The comeback of megastar Chiranjeevi is not just a festival for the mega fans but it is also a trip of nostalgia and emotional moments for the thirty plus age group folks. Seeing Chiru back onscreen is bringing back the youth in them and they are rej...
Music and songs are created for the entertainment of the people but it is also important that those who create them are benefited financially from it. However, when the element of rights and permissions come in, it tends to curb the spreading of the ...
Sometimes your performance in a particular film tends to create such an impact that you will be identified with that film forever. Tollywood has seen many such artists in the past and notable among them are Ahuthi Prasad, Subhalekha Sudhakar and othe...
More than your style of filmmaking, you will be given the celebrity status if your film can create a new record at the box office and become a trendsetter. This is one of the main reasons why speed director Puri Jagannadh is hailed as a maverick movi...
Once you become a hero there are many aspects you would look into before signing up for a character. While Bollywood heroes are more open to take up any role it is not the case with the south heroes. So, a south hero essaying a Muslim character is ra...
The passion you have towards cinema and certain star heroes cannot be described in words but your emotional reactions towards every look of the film expresses that. And if it is the film of power star Pawan Kalyan, the excitement and sensitivity woul...
The clock is ticking for one of the most anticipated movies to hit the marquee. We are talking about the movie 'Khaidi No 150' and the latest update is that the film has gone through the censor scanner. Reports say only 5 members watched the full mov...
Issues and differences are a common part of any industry but when it happens in the film industry, it is magnified in a big way. A lot of issues are settled amicably but when two big names are involved, the focus, curiosity and interest are very high...
You need to be prepared with the fact that when you become a noted hero your fans will have a very emotional connect with you. On the other hand, if you are doing the character of a real life personality who has been powerful, you would be considered...
Speaking about the Telugu songs and their writers, the name of Sirivennela Seetarama Sastry is held in high regard and he is the number one lyricist in Tollywood. Lately, he has been doing single card for big movies and one among them is Gautamiputra...
It is true that the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma lost his mark of brilliance as a filmmaker in the last few years but it is also true that this has never fazed the admiration and respect for him as a trendsetting moviemaker. Even today, he does s...
The clock is ticking and in just another 72 hours you will be stepping into the New Year. It is that time of the year when you turn back and see how things have been and hope to have a good closure to this year. This is something even Tollywood alway...
As an actor or actress, you would love to be in the media spotlight and though you may not express it openly, you would do your best to be in their radar. Given that, imagine what happens when media itself wants to come to you and do the best coverag...
Your chest would be beaming with pride if you are a fan of megastar Chiranjeevi because though he took his time to make a comeback, he seems to be coming back with a bang. His new movie Khaidi No 150 has picked up the momentum....
Quite often you do come across directors speaking about their film during events such as trailer launch, teaser launch, audio launch and other media conferences. The common trend among many indicates they are trying to promote their movie one way or...
It is an open secret that the relationship between the cinema industry and the media is more of a love hate. Things get more sticky when it has to do with the film reviewers and the directors. However, this is a common war which has been happening si...
The phrase 'Clash of the Titans' holds a lot of truth in the tinsel town especially the current trend of multiple releases. Though windows are being squeezed out between releases of two big flicks it is not sufficient and the clash becomes inevitable...
There is a fine line between trendsetting films and films that create a trend. The former refers to some really good classics that motivate filmmakers to come up with similar subjects while the latter is all about picking something catchy from it and...
The most happening and hot topic in the Tollywood circuit right now is the warning the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma gave in the form of a press note to the noted politician Vangaveeti Radhakrishna. This is in reference to the movie Vangaveeti....
You could just be one among the crowds but then you certainly know how the power of social media works. If you know to use it smartly even you can become a celebrity. On the other hand, the netizens keep following anything interesting and that become...
Whenever the topic of the film Gautamiputra Satakarni comes it is immediately perceived as a historical opus and a biopic of sorts. But at the same time, the film also has a strong political link. Hero Nandamuri Balakrishna and AP CM Chandrababu Naid...
As the fan of a director or an actor, you would want to promote their movie to the fullest and some among you will not hesitate to paste the posters across the entire town and city. However, one film's posters got the reverse reaction albeit fans fro...
The conventional genres you are aware of are action, horror, comedy, thriller and romance but with some permutations and combinations, different types of genres are coming. The latest in that is Sci-Erotic and a big name might get associated with it....
There was a time when you could just cool your heels the moment your film touches the theatres because solo releases were high. But now, you need to compete with other releases and vie for a good release. At the end of the day, good content prevails ...
When a film becomes the nucleus for a controversy it does put the makers at some stressful situation but the bright side is, it certainly helps at the box office. The audience curiosity increases when films create issues and they want to watch it ons...
You tend to get the drift of any movie the moment you watch its teaser and it also influences you to take a decision on whether to watch it or not when the film releases. And then there are those films which automatically create interest with their s...
Given the fact that the revenue at the box office is usually generated by the heroes, the industry tends to give more weight to their characters. However, there are also those movies wherein the heroines are given a substantial weight and it works we...
Most of you would love to watch ghost movies onscreen and though some of you are scared of ghosts, you would still watch such movies. The normal ghosts that you see are evil spirits are creepy looking faces of men or women. But that is not the case w...
When you are watching the movie of a star hero you tend to focus only on his performance and screen presence. However, there are those times when certain movies of the star heroes also offer provide opportunity for deserving talent and they emerge as...
Unlike the other industries, the Tollywood circuit is one place where movies in dubbed version also work well if they have the right content and entertainment values. Over many decades, you have seen movies from Tamil, English and Hindi becoming big ...
The letter Tu.Go may come across like bouncers but to those who are familiar with the coastal region and their slang, Tu.Go refers to the East Godavari region. Considered to be one of the most greenest areas with huge fertile lands, this is the apt o...
Most of you would have watched the movie Aparichitudu and one of the main reason you love the film is due to the various shades essayed by Chiyaan Vikram. His different getups were something of a surprise to the audience and his performance complimen...
Till day before yesterday, the entire town of Hyderabad was buzzing with just one name, that of living legend Amitabh Bachchan. The reason being, he was to land into the city as the special guest for the function related to the movie 'Vangaveeti' hel...
As you keep progressing in your career, every step you take has to be well thought out and that decides your future. This becomes more important when you start tasting success because one wrong move could change the whole direction of where you are h...
Nothing beats the delight when you hear that your film is getting positive response from all across and yet your true success cannot be achieved. This is because some movies get tremendous response but that doesn't get converted into collections at t...
Sometimes few men have such strong impact that their surnames become their identity. So, when you hear the name Dasari you will think of Darsakaratna Dasari Narayana Rao. However, we are talking about another Dasari. He is the noted producer Dasari K...
You can consider yourself as the most admired and liked actor or actress when you look at the response of the people in a public event. The more the crowd, the more it is clear that you are indeed loved by many. This is a common feat for a superstar....
While it is true that we have grown as an industry and coming up with high quality movies, it is also true that it getting to the scale of Bollywood is going to be tough. On the other hand, getting into Bollywood or making an impact there is also con...
In just a few hours from now a historic and memorable event is going to take place in Hyderabad and the heat is building up since few days. We are talking about the event named 'From Shiva To Vangaveeti' honoring the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma....
There are those films which start generating interest right from the time they are announced and one among them is Vangaveeti, the directorial venture of the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma. The film has been causing buzz right from the time it bega...
Every now and then there are many film related events that keep happening but some have a style and magnitude of their own. Currently, the most talked about event happens to be the one happening today and this has to do with the eccentric genius Ram ...
Quite often you tend to hear about heroines talking about their heroes or heroes talking about their directors but have you heard of a lyricist speaking of a director? This happens rarely but here is one incident which has begun making rounds in an i...
When you want your product to come out with the best quality and standard you have to get the best professionals in the business. So, it is obvious that when someone like mega powerstar Ram Charan is doing a film, he would choose the creamy layer....
As a big film star, you are expected to be constantly in the news because that's what keeps the mileage and branding quotient alive. However, there are few stars who strongly believe that their work will speak for themselves and keep a low profile....
A birthday is a very special day for all of us and normally that day showers us with wishes and special gifts. The same is the case with the film celebrities but here the gift is normally to the fans in the form of releasing a teaser, poster or a tra...
You don't need an introduction on the 'Big 4' if you are familiar with Tollywood circuit. It refers to the four star heroes- Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, Nagarjuna and Venkatesh. Though it is the era of their next generation, these seniors still hold a ...
Speaking about the top league filmmakers of Tollywood, the first name that comes to mind is the tough taskmaster S S Rajamouli. And after he came with the magnum opus Baahubali, Rajamouli became a household name across the entire India....
So far you would have heard many instances of how non-Telugu beauties have flourished in Tollywood and the true fact is that the top league heroines are all from outside the Telugu states. While that is understood, here is another interesting observa...
You would have noticed that the south Indian cinema has grown by leaps and bounds in the last two decades and they are producing quality and standard on par with the big Bollywood. For a long time, the south region was not considered a great business...
While you get your share of information about a film before its release, the closest and accurate information comes from the censor office. It is here that the members watch the movie closely and there are always those snooping around and fishing for...
You know very well that for any film to become successful, it needs to have the right pre release publicity so that it penetrates among the public. And with the release date approaching, the promotion needs to be intensified. One film is doing exactl...
The perfect formula for you to come up with a film is the story needs to have a comedian and antagonist for sure. Without these two, the elements of humour and action cannot be elevated. These things are mandatory if it is a film featuring a big star...
You are reaching the end of the year 2016 and it is the time to look back and see how things have been for the Tollywood circuit. The effect of period films has been high this year and as we are reaching the close, two more movies are in the pipeline...
To those of you who belong to the current generation, the name of Vangaveeti Mohana Ranga may not sound familiar but if you hail from Vijayawada or have inclination towards politics, this name can never be forgotten. He is the Congress leader who was...
From the time it was announced the film Vangaveeti has been raising eyebrows everywhere because of its subject and the controversial quotient in the biopic. The film is based on the life of the famous Kapu leader in Vijayawada, Vangaveeti Mohana Rang...
The day you are able to impress the audience with your performance and they start calling you with that character name, you can call yourself an accomplished performer. The towering hunk Daggubati Rana has proved that with the magnum opus Bahubali....
There is something very ambitious and powerful ahead and you just have to say yes to get it means it is nothing but a cakewalk. Normally, life is not that kind to all but there are those individuals who tend to get some bumper offers every now and th...
Once you become a star hero you tend to take some time before you commence a new project and there is a lot of groundwork that happens. This results in few months before the actual shooting begins. However, some of the stars are not wasting much time...
Some of you would be hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi but there must be an equal number of you who would be cursing him to the fullest. The demonetization move made by Modi has hit the people of India in a hard manner and they are yet to recover ...
In case you are the owner of Rs 2000 crores of wealth you would ideally like to spend your life enjoying and having fun. And singing will definitely be your bathroom hobby and nothing more. But for one rich man, singing is his passion and here are th...
It is exactly a month since Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the ban on 500 and 1000 rupee notes which shook the pillars of this nation. While many thought the cash crunch would be resolved in few weeks, things haven't improved as yet....
The one thing you should be prepared when you are tracking the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma is unpredictability. At what time what happens is not known. Each day is a new day for RGV so he has the appetite to come up with something new on the spo...
Sometime ago the name Nayeem created a major sensation and before the skeletons could fall out of the closet everything got silenced. Yet, one filmmaker decided to bring Nayeem's story into celluloid. He is the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma....
In order to have some hot pre release business, your film needs to have the right potential and show that kind of promise. Not many movies have that ability and those which do are sold like hot cakes. One film which is riding the high tide is Vangave...
There is no doubt that we cannot underestimate the power of social media and at the same time, there are those who become instantly famous with something they do or say. The film celebrities are more susceptible in this regard and one man has always ...
There was a time when many from towns and villages used to come to the cities just to watch a film in the theatres. Even today, that concept exists but the frequency has reduced. The reason being, even tier two cities, towns have got some really plus...
Your journey towards stardom and fame can be the result of your own efforts but it is not complete without the support of those around you. It is a mutual bond which sets the momentum and those around you are the right judges of your progression. Eve...
The fundamental you need to know when you choose to become an actor is, developing the talent of having the right timing and ease in front of the camera. Tollywood has been the best bet for many such talents and eventually they grew up to become big ...
Considering you are a person who has radical views on many things and an attitude that doesn't seem to offer a thank you easily, it becomes a special and unforgettable moment when you do thank someone and that too on a public platform....
Once you assign yourself to a craft among the 24 crafts of cinema, you tend to focus only on that and do not drift. This is more in the cases of directors who prefer wielding the megaphone than anything else. But some offbeat situations make them tak...
'See it to believe it'- this is a famous adage which holds a lot of truth to it because that's the best evidence one can get. However, it all boils down to the interpretation from what you see. Sometimes, it could just be a figment of imagination fro...
Ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the demonetization, it has been giving sleepless nights to all those who horde black money. It is obviously the wealthy who are running helter skelter to protect their earnings which are not taxed....
After becoming a film celebrity you are subject to various gossips and speculations and nobody knows how much truth is there in it. The same is the case with Hasya Chakravarthi Brahmanandam and his reputation was a little on the grey side...
As common people, our perception about celebrities is formed based on what we hear from different places. However, it is only after we meet them that reality dawns. Normally, most of the celebrities are expected to carry a lot of air around them....
You need to have a good ounce of talent along with the right determination to shine in the film industry but there is something more important than that, attitude. It all boils down to how you are with people and the behaviour plays a key role in dec...
The one word which is giving sleepless nights to many in India is demonetization and the reactions to this decision by PM Narendra Modi have been very diverse. Obviously, many would be keen to know what the film celebrities feel about the whole issu...
The tricky situation with the business of cinema is that on one hand you need to generate expectations from the people on the film and on the other, you need to ensure the expectations don't cross the limit. When the latter happens, trouble occurs....
The good thing about being a film celebrity is that you are not only considered as a charismatic personality but also as a role model to the society. As a result, you are expected to do some noble deeds. This is something many celebrities bear in min...
You can call yourself an apt politician in India when you know how to defeat your opponent by using the perfect strategy at the right time. This is what happens in our political system and hence you see less of development and more of these political...
Once you take up a job and go to office, your talent and skill does get recognized if you are doing it fine but the compensation happens only at the yearly appraisal. The best that can happen is a promotion but it would take an year or two for that....
It is no big deal when you hear that a star hero's film has crossed the budget of 40 crores in making. However, it is nothing less than a shock when you get to know that a film which has a debutante hero with no backup has its budget crossing 30 cror...
It doesn't matter how good a movie you have made, it will not get its due unless it is able to rake some moolah at the box office. The measure of any film's success is done only by its collections and those with the right kind of material usually get...
Content, this is one word which is going to shape the future of any business and as long as you have the right content, your product or service always shines. And in a creative field like cinema, content has to be quite fresh. But it does come with c...
As long as you are a superstar it doesn't matter if you don't make much noise because your silence is actually more impact creating. But if you are a hero who is in the growing up scale it is important to come up with the right kind of buzz to raise ...
In the last few days the one film that has caught a lot of attention is 'Jayammu Nischayammura' and right now it is grabbing the attention of the audience in theatres. Due credit for that goes to its director Shivaraj Kanumuri who did a sublime job....
Despite the number of films that come in the mainstream genre, there is always a special interest and excitement for all of you to watch the period and historical movies. The interest level increases when it involves some big names of the circuit....
The calculation quotient need not be accurate when you are an actor or a director because audience expectations cannot be matched completely but you need to be absolutely spot on if you are a producer. The reason being, it involves money and future b...
There is no doubt that your ears are always open for new songs and nice ones but truth remains that the frequency of songs has grown exponentially. As a result, it has become tough for even the good numbers to stay long in the minds of the people....
The image that everyone would have of you as an actress would be, you are a symbol of softness, tenderness, romance, beauty and kindness. Given that, it does come as a shock when a beautiful actress comes up with some really cruel statements....
Comedian turned Hero Srinivas Reddy's latest offering Jayammu Nischayammu Raa released today. The film gained decent occupancy, positive reviews and public talk all around which kicked off right from the special premieres at Hyderabad (Shanti 70MM) &...
You would have noticed this special trend post the bifurcation of unified Andhra Pradesh that many events related to Tollywood are being held more in Vijayawada than in Hyderabad. And those who can afford are having it in both the cities...
There are those times when you watch a film and more than the hero, it is another actor who steals the limelight with his or her performance. As an actor, one doesn't get so many opportunities to do it but when the role is right you show your mettle....
You tend to remember the names of few actors for the form of entertainment they provide and your best memory is always that of the comedians because they make you laugh. But in the recent past, the name of comedian Venu Madhav was heard for the wrong...
These days you can underestimate the power of the conventional media but you cannot do the same with social media. In fact, the impact of social media has become stronger and sensitivity to that has increased. This is more so if you are a film celebr...
Sarvesh Kumar aka Sarva Mangalam (Srinivasa Reddy) is a superstitious guy low on self-confidence and a staunch follower of god man Pitha (Jeeva). Sarvam secures a government job which he believes is possible only with Pitha's blessings and lucky char...
As you keep growing in your career as a hero, you need to be careful about what you say and do on a public platform. As it is, anything positive you say is generally twisted to see if something negative comes out of it. Given that, you need to be ext...
You would find it a common trend to see the names of movies ringing when they are about to hit the screens. However, it is not a common thing to hear the name of a film right from the time of its making. This is much more surprising if it is a small ...
The first thing you need to bear in mind when you become an actress is that your shelf life is going to be very less and it gets further reduced if you don't have success with you. Even the best of heroines tend to pack their bags at one point and le...
The very word leak means it is a headache for all of us. And when the leak happens to be some important information or footage, the damage is more. In the last few years, the film fraternity has been suffering due to the leaks issue. Sometimes, an en...
If you are a hero the audience knows what type of films to expect, if you are a director they know what type of movies you make. Similarly, if you are a producer, they have a good idea of what type of movies you come up with and that gives you an ima...
Since the past few days you would have heard many stories on how the demonetization has created havoc in the lives of many. In that, the film industry has also suffered quite a bit because many films could not garner the collections despite having st...
Just recently you would have come across the incidents which involved the senior actor Kota Srinivasa Rao criticizing on the changing ways of the industry and lack of respect for the seniors....
Though it does sound a bit unfair, fact remains that most of us tend to remember the actors, directors and the music directors but producers are the forgotten lot. Barring one or two names like Dil Raju or mega mastermind Allu Aravind, the rest are n...
The only time you would feel like the touching the feet of a hero is when he has attained a Demigod or legendary status. This feeling comes from the heart involuntarily. Given that, can you imagine people touching the feet of a debutante hero?...
Among the many films that keep coming, only a very few have the magic to raise eyebrows whenever something is spoken about them. One such film is Vangaveeti being helmed by the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma in a silent yet brisk manner....
As much importance we give to the action and comedy portions in a movie, we also give a major share of priority to the songs and music. In fact, Tollywood audience has an ear for music and many movies were able to pull off at the box office with good...
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving a historical shock by demonetizing the 500 and 1000 rupee notes, almost every other citizen has become a financial analyst and economist. They are looking at ways and means of wriggling out of the situation....
'The Show Must Go On' is a famous adage you would hear quite often in the industry and that holds a lot of truth. Though cinema is a product which is quite sensitive to the external factors, one thing is clear, movies will never stop coming and enter...
You don't have to come up with a bunch of movies to make your mark, even if you make one film that creates the right impact, you would be remembered for a long time. One such filmmaker who is known for his mettle is the hawk eyed director Deva Katta....
You can believe in your hardwork, your talent and determination to becoming big in your career but it is also important that you need that gentle stroke of luck to push you upwards. This is more required when you are in a creative field like the cine...
The best measurable for you to get clarity on how your movie is going to fare at the box office is through the pre release talk. This usually happens once the teaser, trailer come out and the censor certification is done. Most of the times, the pre r...
You may not have full grip on the story of Mahabharata but you would certainly know the characters. One among them is Dronacharya, the Guru for great warriors like Arjuna and others....
In case your passion towards cinema runs deep then you tend to analyze this product in different ways and the same goes with its success as well. So, there are different forms of hits you can come up with. Some are pre declared hits, some are registe...
The one thing you need to be careful about while dealing with big ticket projects is confidentiality. The media and others are so sharp that they can sniff what's cooking even if you spill one bean. Despite that, few leaks keep happening every now an...
Given the fact that most of you are more inclined towards Hollywood than the Desi cinema, your knowledge on Hollywood and world movies are high. So, it is no rocket science when we ask you about Harry Potter. This imaginary magician smashed the box o...
You would agree that the culture of multi-starrers is quite scarce in Tollywood but in the recent past, few attempts have been made to make up for it. One film which garnered huge hype is 'Gopala Gopala' the remake of the Bollywood flick 'Oh My God'....
Rajnikanth Muralidhar (Naga Chaitanya) is a happy-go-lucky guy falls in love with his sister's friend Leela Satyamurthy (Manjima Mohan) who comes to stay in his house for a brief period....