K Raghavender Rao is one of the senior directors in the Telugu film industry with over 100 films as an experience The sensational star director recently hinted on his next movie...
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...
Once you set a signature style and impression as a filmmaker it becomes tough for audience to expect something different from you. Also, if you tend to hang up your boots the disappointment is high considering you are a successful director. One veter...
It is not necessary that only those films which work at the box office tend to create an impact on the audience and society. Even those which have tanked tend to give strong messages to the viewers. One film which came recently is doing that....
We have reached the mid of March which means we are also nearing the completion of the first quarter of 2017. Given that, some senior members of Tollywood have begun working on how the business has been so far. The results seem to be quite mixed....
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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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....
Rama (Nagarjuna) is a child who craves to witness God. With the teachings of his Guru (Sai Kumar), Rama develops his interest in meeting God. After attaining a young age, his parents fixes Rama's marriage with Bhavani (Pragya Jaiswal)....
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...
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...
You know well that multiple releases on Friday have become quite common but then certain via media solutions are being worked out such that the collections don't get a dent....
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 ...
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...
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...
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 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...
King Nagarjuna's latest devotional offering- Om Namo Venkatesaya teaser got out yesterday and it increased the expectations on the film. Meanwhile, Om Namo Venkatesaya's audio launch date got fixed and it is going to happen on 8th of January....
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...
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...
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 ...
Though there are different genres in filmmaking the common element you would find is romance. Without the emotion of love, nothing really works. However, there is one genre where this romance element is completely negligent. It is the devotional genr...
The magical combo of K Raghavendra Rao-Nagarjuna is bringing us one more devotional flick in the name of Om Namo Venkatesaya based on Balaji devotee Hathiram Baba story....
You might score good success as a filmmaker but you would be remembered for a long time when you become a trendsetting filmmaker. This is the reason why the likes of the eccentric genius Ram Gopal Varma is still remembered and regarded....
"Romantic Rushi" K Raghavendra Rao is a master at making devotional films (of course with a subliming commercial touch). Now his upcoming film Om Namo Venkatesaya with King Nagarjuna gained huge buzz....
It has been a while since you heard about the movie Om Namo Venkatesaya featuring 'King' Akkineni Nagarjuna in the lead while Romantic Rushi K Raghavendra Rao is helming it. The latest update is that the team is going to get a big relief....
Once you attain the position of a superstar anything you say and do is met with lot of seriousness and importance. This becomes more when it happens on a public platform. True to that, few lines from King Akkineni Nagarjuna has now triggered a lot of...
It is true that Telugu audience loves to see commercial movies with masala in it but at the same time, they are also big patrons of devotional movies. True to that, even some of the big heroes attempt devotional subjects every now and then....
As an actor, your caliber should reach such a level that the filmmakers must think some roles are simply tailor made for you. Such high grade actors are in good numbers in Tollywood and one among them is the powerhouse performer Prakash Raj....
You would have come across many heroines who have earned their share of fame and recognition but at the same time, their shelf life has been quite limited. And then there is one starlet who has stood the test of time and became a darling to the Tolly...
When you enter the world of cinema, it is important that you carry yourself in the right manner and most importantly, look in a presentable manner. Glamour is something which is more important and it applies even if you are a noted technician....
You might earn a lot of attention by becoming rich and successful but you will earn the real regard and respect only when you have the humility to handle that growth and prosperity....
As a hero, you are expected to have a particular set of look and styling based on the role you are doing. And once that happens, it is not easy for you to take up another project and do it simultaneously....
Promising young heroine Pragya Jaiswal has managed to grab the world's attention with the national award winning Kanche movie. However this lanky beauty is quite chosy about her picks and that is why she signed only couple of films even after Kanche....
Working for a devotional film not only requires the entire unit to be disciplined but also be devoted towards the scene and include a sense of serenity and divinity to the overall flick....
There are quite a few instances wherein you would have heard about how 'King' Akkineni Nagarjuna is a suave man but with a shrewd business acumen and a toughie from inside though he looks soft spoken....
Those who know King Akkineni Nagarjuna say that he comes across as a suave and soft spoken person but deep inside, he is a shrewd and practical man with an amazing sense of business acumen....
Even though Pragya debuted into TFI with Mirchi Lanti Kurrodu movie, she shot to fame with her second film Kanche. She looked elegant & royal in the film and scored brownie points with her performance as well....
To those of you who are aspiring to become filmmakers the first fundamental you need to remember is coming up with a title that can strike a chord with the audience....
Among the 24 crafts of cinema, some of the most creative jobs are story writing, dialogue writing, screenplay and most importantly, music. So, whenever a team is working on it, they prefer to choose private and isolated locations....