Allu Arjun is celebrating 10 years of Vedam. (Photo: Allu Arjun/Twitter)
As the state governments across the country begin to relax the COVID-induced lockdown restrictions, the entertainment industry is slowly moving towards normalcy. The post-production work of movies has already been allowed across the south region. The governments in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka have provided permission to makers of daily soap operas to resume productions.
It is unclear when the situation will be conducive for the production of movies and reopening of theaters.
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A few reports suggest that Psycho director Mysskin will direct an out-and-out action drama with Simbu, next year.
The new schedule of Allu Arjun's next movie Pushpa will commence as per the guidelines of the government, post lockdown. The makers are planning the new schedule in Maredumilli forest, Andhra Pradesh.
Pushpa stars Allu Arjun in a new avatar. Rashmika Mandanna plays the female lead in the film. She was last seen in the 2020 release Sarileru Neekevvaru, opposite Mahesh Babu.
RJ Balaji is making his directorial debut with Nayanthara-starrer Mookuthi Amman.
While Girish Gopalakrishnan of Aval-fame has composed the music for the film, Dinesh Krishnan has handled cinematography, and Stunt Silva has choreographed fight sequences. Also starring RJ Balaji in an important role, Mookuthi Amman is co-directed by NJ Saravanan.
Sekhar Master shared a video of him dancing with his son on his Instagram page.
According to a source, Vikram and son Dhruv are set to share screen space in a gangster drama, to be helmed by Karthik Subbaraj.
KGF 2 makers Hombale Films shares a special video on the occasion of Prashanth Neel's birthday. Besides the film's crew heaping praise on the director, the video also gives glimpses of KGF's shooting.
According to a source, the RRR team is erecting a huge set in the outskirts of Hyderabad for the upcoming schedule of the film.
Produced by DVV Danayya, RRR stars Jr NTR and Ram Charan as Komram Bheem and Alluri Sitaramaraju, respectively. While Alia Bhatt will play the love interest of Charan's character, Olivia Morris will be seen romancing Tarak in the film.
Suresh Productions' Krishna And His Leela is all set to hit OTT platforms. Directed by Ravikanth Parepu of Kshanam fame, the romantic drama, starring Siddu Jonnalagadda, Shraddha Srinath and Seerat Kapoor in the lead roles, will release on Netflix and Aha.
Director Anil Ravipudi, who is busy giving final touches to F3 script, is said to be working on a script for Nandamuri Balakrishna as well.
The engagement of Miya George and Ashwin Philip took place in Kottayam, Kerala with only a few family members in attendance.
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A source close to the makers of Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa has refuted reports that the film's team is in talks with actress-politician Roja.
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An old photo of NT Ramarao is going viral. According to the description on it, the picture was taken when NTR was working as a sub-registrar in Mangalagiri. (Photo: Twitter/VamsiSekhar)
According to a source, talks are going on for the satellite and digital rights of Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi starrer Love Story. If the reports are to be believed, solid business is expected to take place on the tables.
Reportedly, the makers of Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya (the Telugu remake of Malayalam hit Maheshinte Prathikaaram) have opted for a digital release via Netflix. However, the official confirmation is awaited. Helmed by Venkatesh Maha, Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya has actor Satyadev in the titular role. Arka Media and Mahayana Motion Pictures are the producers.
Nandamuri Balakrishna lends his vocals for a song and the track is expected to release soon. The rumour mill has it that the song is for his upcoming movie with Boyapati Srinu.
The news of RRR producer DVV Danayya undergoing angioplasty has gone viral. But, according to a source in the know, the surgery was done one month back and the producer is absolutely fine now.
Saaho director Sujeeth is, reportedly, set to tie the knot soon. It seems he has opted for an arranged marriage.
Yesterday, Megastar Chiranjeevi along with his wife Surekha met Telangana governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan in Raj Bhavan to wish her on her birthday. (Photo: PR Handout)
Monarch is the title under consideration for Nandamuri Balakrishna-Boyapati Srinu's upcoming project. The makers are most likely to announce it on the occasion of Balayya's birthday (June 10).
The new project marks the third collaboration between Balakrishna and Boyapati after blockbusters Simha and Legend.
Rumour mills are abuzz that Malayalam actor Jayaram has been roped in to play a crucial role in Prabhas 20. Jayaram was seen in Allu Arjun's Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo earlier this year.
Directed by Radhakrishna Kumar of Jil fame, Prabhas 20 has Pooja Hegde as the female lead. UV Creations is bankrolling the project, and according to a source, the title and first look of the film will be unveiled this month. Jaan and Raadhe Shyam are the titles under consideration for this pan India project.
According to a source, Kiara Advani has been approached by the makers of Mahesh Babu starrer Sarkaru Vaari Paata. Kiara earlier romanced Mahesh in Bharat Ane Nenu.
Touted to be a masala entertainer with a strong message, Parasuram Petla directorial Sarkaru Vaari Paata is bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers and 14 Reels Plus.