Ever since the striking first look of NTR from Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava is out, the look has become talking point for its classy title and massy first look. No doubt, the chiseled body of NTR with his six pack abs certainly taken fans by storm, but the critics have their own doubts over the look and title being different.

As we dug deeper into it, it is learnt that NTR was behind the look. NTR said to have enamoured by this stunning look of himself and wanted Trivikram and producer Radha Krishna to unveil this as the first look on the eve of his birthday. Since it’s NTR’s request and that too for his birthday, no one could say no.

Apparently, Tarak voted for this title and the makers have readily agreed for it. In fact, NTR has been taking special care on his 28th film. Be it the change of music director (Anirudh Ravichander) or replacement of heroine (Anu Emmanuel), several changes in the film’s crew were rumoured to be taken at the behest of NTR.

Even regarding the script, Tarak has taken ample time before finalizing the final draft. All these indicate that NTR is very conscious about the film and is leaving no leaf unturned to make his first film with Trivikram a remarkable one. Let’s hope so.

We have seen how the film crosses its boundaries from theaters to satellite to books to apps to merchandise to sarees and toys with “Bahubali”. Bahubali has become a phenomenal subject beyond a film.

Now the phenomenon seems to be happening only for Mahanati/ Nadigaiyar Tilagam after Bahubali. A popular facebook has introduced a playful app called “What is your role in Mahanati?”. This app is being circulated in a frenzy way with thousands of shares on social media. Interesting part is it is running both in Telugu and Tamil.

Well, the next in line for this film can be merchandise with 3D imaging toys of Keerthy Suresh as Mahanati and eventually the sarees with Mahanati pictures on them. Well, it is already stated that a book is also being planned to record every minute detail of the making of Mahanati.

It proved once again that people around own a super hit film once in a blue moon in such away that they breathe it, talk it and think it. This is Mahanati season now.

Yesterday was yet another forgettable day for Bollywood actress and Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta. Her team exited even before reaching the playoffs in the ongoing IPL, after a defeat in the hands of Chennai Super Kings last night.

Kings XI Punjab was one of the prime contenders to secure a berth in the playoffs along with Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. In a deciding match, even Mumbai Indians lost it’s playoffs chances by losing to Delhi Daredevils.

But what provided unlimited entertainment to netizens across the country since last night is a video clip in which Preity was heard saying feebly, “I am just very happy that Mumbai is not going to the finals..Really happy.” Needless to say, the video went viral on social media and Preity has been trolled heavily ever since.

This morning, Preity had a Twitter chat with her followers. When a fan asked her if she really said what was being alleged, the actress further surprised everyone by saying, “Yes cuz that meant we have a Chance at the play offs ! Don’t know why people are saying Finals ! That’s so silly & I dont mind Mumbai or another IPL team except when they are playing or completing against us ! It’s natural in sport..specially during the knockout out stages..” Well, looks like Preity’s got nerves of steel.

Ever since director Kalyan Krishna has locked Raviteja for “Nela Ticket”, there is a buzz that the supposed film “Bangarraju” is getting made this way. But after watching the trailer of Mass Raja starrer, there came a clarity that Bangarraju is a different subject and this one is different.

During his recent interaction with media, Kalyan Krishna told that he will be working on Nagarjuna’s movie script once this film is released. True to that, his team is said to have started working on Bangarraju script such that the director will give another new narration to Nagarjuna to impress him. There starts the real deal, however.

In the recent times, films with unique content are scoring with audiences and a simple village drama might not work big time. Though Soggade Chinni Nayana worked out well, that happens only once in a decade. But now, if Nagarjuna and Kalyan want to immortalise the Bangarraju character, they should come up with strong script, characters and narrative too.

After watching some of the village dramas like Rangasthalam in the recent times, even Nagarjuna is looking forward to content-rich films. So that’s a daunting task for Kalyan Krishna ahead to carve a classic in the disguise of a masala entertainer.

Nani’s “Bigg Boss” Telugu promo received mixed reactions from general public. The actor is hosting the second season of this reality show taking over from NTR Jr, who hosted the maiden season quite impressively.

NTR brought Star Maa back into reckoning and the channel remained at No.1 position through the weeks the show ran.With Nani’s promo getting mixed reactions, the channel is said to be a little concerned. The makers of “Bigg Boss Telugu” are now adding spice to make it ‘TRP-friendly’.

Although Nani is highly talented and has ease in handling such shows, the channel wants nothing to go wrong as expectations are high.Once the show goes on air, people would invariably start comparing Nani’s anchoring with NTR’s.

In fact, the reason why Nani accepted this show is to gain more followers in Telugu families since NTR gained the patronage of class audiences with this show.Will Nani live up to the expectations? Let’s wait till June 10, the day show commences.

On one side everything looks glossy and nice, but on the dark side, some heroes really can’t take few things that are happening on the sets. One such star hero who is married and with kids is utterly upset about the chemistry of his director with an actress.

Unmarried and with a good number of hits in his kitty, definitely this director is a charmer. And then this actress is picking up only simple roles. And they too are said to be seeing each other which is now irritating the star hero, who recently worked with the director.

Reports have that the star hero used to tease the director a lot during the shooting of the film, with the fact that the director has flattered this young girl. One wonders why the star hero is so worried about his director’s affair while he’s already involved with the ‘chilaka kottudu’ acts with others.

Some say that the downfall of this hero is directly related to his ‘teasing’ acts which are not going well with directors and producers. For example, when this director is serious about his relationship, the fingering coming from hero not only looks awkward but unethical.

In the good olden days, until a makeup artist or costumes chief turns a producer one day, such technicians never used to get any recognition. But these days, with those makeup and costumes guys running their own social media accounts and posting live-pictures from the set, they are getting all the attention.

And now it looks like our star heroines have finally decided to talk about their team that puts a lot of efforts to present these girls in their best look on silver screen. After Rakul Preet posted birthday wishes for her makeup man named Chakri other day through the Instagram account, milky siren Tamanna also shared an old picture of her with him and wished the same.

A couple of weeks ago, Samantha took to Twitter to congratulate her hair stylist Madhu and assistant Nani on getting married. She even shared the photographs of newly married couples on the timeline. Before that, Tamanna has attended the wedding of singer Manasi, who actually dubs for milky beauty most of the time. She posted a live shot from the wedding to wish her on social media.

While sharing pictures where they get shot with their teams is a regular do for the likes of Kajal and Taapsee, now some heroines are talking in person about their crew, and that is giving good vibes. Giving someone a credit and recognition is always a pretty thing.

The season of biopic has literally come to Tollywood after “Mahanati” release and soon we will see each film on late Chief Ministers of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh state, NT Rama Rao and YS Rajasekhar Reddy. While Balayya is coming up with “NTR”, director Mahi V Raghav is carving “Yaatra” basing on YSR’s padayaatra of 2003 which later voted him to power.

Coming to the star cast of “Yaatra”, already Malayalam superstar Mammootty is essaying the role of YSR and his getup from the first look is terrific. At the same time, the likes of Posani is playing YSR’s personal assistant Sureedu, while Baahubali fame Ashrita will be as YS Vijayamma. Here is another interesting update about the film.

We hear that Pawan Kalyan’s “Kushi” heroine Bhumika Chawla is all set to play the role of YSR’s daughter Sharmila. During the times of Yaatra, both YS Jagan and Sharmila played some crucial roles of taking care of their dad and that is going to be reflected inside the film, says a source.

Already Bhumika has stunned Telugu audiences after her re-entry with “MCA” and will be seen soon in films like “Savyasachi”. And this biopic will be her second biopic where she’s playing a sister’s role after she played cricketer MS Dhoni’s sibling in “MS Dhoni” movie.