Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who has become a bog name in Hollywood, has made an attention grabbing worthy appearance at the 2017 Oscars Awards event.
Recreating the magic she did at the same awards event last year, Priyanka looked stunning in a white tube gown that she wore at the Oscars this year. She was the only Bolly celeb to attend the event and she made sure to make her country proud.
PeeCee is currently waiting for the release of her Hollywood debut film ‘Baywatch’.
Sometimes we wonder how certain films are made and they lead to various questions swarming the mind.
A beaten to death rubbish story with mindless twists and ridiculous sentiments is projected as a great story with great content and made into a heavy budgeted film. As the film bites the dust at box office, few producers go on saying that they are not fools to come up with pale stories but only the execution part has failed.
Frankly speaking, the stories of these ‘routine’ films are itself a rubbish which generally should not be made into a film. Recently we have similar beaten-to-death story churned out as a silver screen extravaganza only to test the patience of people in theatres. If audiences feel why these type of films are made, again and again, critics feel what are their past birth deeds that cursed them to watch these run-of-mill stuff most of the time.
But those who are aspiring filmmakers with real good stories in hand ask to themselves: “How to catch producers in this way with a stupid story in hand? How to make a happening hero convince with a nonsensical story so easily? How to? How? Hh?”
Probably the directors who are making such silly movies should write a book, or a thesis, on how to catch producers!!
As Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena party is entering into its third year next couple of weeks, it has garnered a good response with couple of issue-based fights against government and an equally engaged group opposing it various reasons.
While many people, Industry folks have took to Twitter and Facebook to sound off their support to Pawan’s speeches and special status fight, some set of people from Tollywood have openly opposed his style of fighting.
And the latest one to join the list of celebs who expressed her views on Jana Sena is Hyderabadi badminton player Jwala Gutta. The sensational and controversial shuttler spoke about Pawan Kalyan and his party in one her interviews recently. In the interview, she said, ‘I am pleased with Pawan’s rhetorical speeches as he majorly vocals out on social causes, public oriented issues, education & agriculture.’
When quizzed whether she would join his party be a star campaigner in 2019 polls, Jwala says, ‘I won’t be a star campaigner and I will join a party which keeps me the way I’m now.’ However, the star badminton player added that she would love to work for betterment of society in her own way.
Once gain, Prime minister Narendra Modi praised Telangana CM KCR and his government for the successful implementation of Swachh Bharat programme launched by his government soon after came to power in 2014 in a big way.
At his Maan Ki Baat program, Modi said Telangana government is front runner in successfully implementing Swachh Bharat by constructing toilets in the rural areas and the measures taken for the cleanliness of urban areas particularly Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.
In all his 30 minute talk on radio, Modi suggested the other states to emulate KCR and his government in promoting healthy life styles among people. He also advised BJP ruled states to study the mechanism adopted by TS government in executing successfully his dream project – Swachh Bharat.
It was not the first time Prime minister extolled KCR. Modi already sent commendations to KCR government for adopting digital transactions in a big way after the demonetization scheme launched in the country last year.
Having got a good launch pad with Nagarjuna’s co-production Uyyala Jampala, actor Raj Tarun is shaping up his career graph very well. After scoring back to back hits, Raj had a rough patch for some time and he’s now back under the production of ‘Soggade’ star. Yes, King Nagarjuna is rolling out the budding actor’s next project, which is yet to titled.
Nagarjuna, well known for encouraging new talent, is introducing a new filmmaker Ranjani with the film. While the makers are tight lipped about this project, it is learned that even the second schedule of principal shooting has been finished recently.
On other hand, the 50+ handsome actor announced two films under Annapurna Productions which marks the collaboration of Akhil with Vikram Kumar, Naga Chaitanya with Soggade Chinna Nayana director. Highly impressed with this script, the very talented and brainy Nag swiftly recruited the cast and crew to started off in no time.
The Kumari 21F hero, whose next project Kittugadu Unnadu Jagratha is schedule for 3rd March release, is very much delighted about this opportunity. In the meanwhile, he reportedly began to work on a film directed by debutante Sanjana but it was called off in the later days.
Ever since the news of Akhil Akkineni’s breakup with Shriya Bhupal has come out, there is a huge spotlight on the family members.
As the messages to cancel the trip to Rome, Italy got spread wild, various rumours have started to come out about the high-profile wedding being called off. However, none of Akkineni’s, who are quite active on twitter all the time, never gave any clarity.
But media folks are said to be waiting for either Nagarjuna or anyone from the family to come up before the cameras, such that they could ask about it. Other day its the turn of Amala Akkineni to be in the news as she attended a couple of inaugurations in Hyderabad city.
However, she chose her steps very carefully as she didn’t let the camera guys talk to her. This mega escape is something anyone in her position would like, but it will be tough to control media guys who want to shoot questions on Akhil to her.
No doubt, the Akkineni Daughter-in-law, wife of Nagarjuna, feels the pulse of her son’s personal life every second, but that doesn’t mean she will talk about in public dominion.
From a nobody to the top actress of Tollywood, the journey of Samantha has been nothing short of cinematic moments. Sam’s debut Telugu film ‘Ye Maaya Chesave’ completed 7 years today. On the occasion, she has shared an inspiring and emotional message for her fans, friends, critics and abusers.
“Like any rags to riches story, i have had my share of hardships, insecurities, failure, rejection, pain, sadness, success, fame and wealth. But, that does not mean i became happier as i became more successful. It took me 7 years to understand how to crack the art of normalcy,” Samantha shared.
“What I have learnt in this time is that all the fame, wealth and success does not necessarily mean all the happiness. The greatest blessing cinema has offered me has been the people it has introduced into my life. people who have influenced my entire being,” added the soon-to-be Akkineni daughter-in-law.
“Cinema gave me your love, love that i hunt onto dearly and desperately in hard times and fondly and gratefully on sunny days. Thank you so very much, will keep loving you all back all my life,” Sam wrote in gratitude.
Finally, hitting back at abusers, Sam said, “people who abuse me on social media spend less time thinking about me than i about them”.
Ace batsman and Indian Cricket team Captain Virat Kohli stood second after Steve Smith in the ranking in the batting category in the ICC test ranking announced on Sunday. While Indian Off Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin held top position in bowling and all rounder category also.
Interestingly, the defeat of Indian team in the just concluded test match with Australian team did not affect the ICC ranking.
Australia Smith reached a career-high 939 rating points after an outstanding batting effort in the Test which his team won by 333 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series, the ICC said in a statement.
Smith has not only consolidated his position at the top of the rankings for Test Batsmen but has also attained rating points which are the sixth-best ever after Don Bradman (961), Len Hutton (945), Jack Hobbs and Ricky Ponting (both 942) and Peter May (941).
In the rankings for Test Bowlers, Australia’s left-arm spinner Steve O’Keefe has rocketed up 33 slots to a career-best 29th place after figures of 12 for 70 which earned him the player of the match award.
The news that reportedly a woman harassment complaint against a senior police official straight to Chief Minister KCR is creating big waves in Telangana secretariat.
Going into news, a women official in CM office has reportedly approached KCR to raise complaint against a DGP-level police officer in the same office. Shocked with her grievance, the state head expressed severe anger against the policeman and asked senior officers to act against him swiftly, in this regard.
Since the complaint is pertaining to a woman harassment in his office, CM KCR is personally looking into the issue and he made sure the concerned official gets transferred out of his office. Besides that, he also had set up a special team to investigate into it. The vigilance unit has begun to focus on police officer’s track, call list and his previous record.
Sources tell that the news is now rocking CM camp office and discussion about that police officer is widespread.
Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) has upped the ante against Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao who had described the Congress leaders as “sannasulu” and “fools.”
TPCC president Capt N. Uttam Kumar Reddy alleged that KCR was indulging in verbal attack on the opponents with choicest abuses only because he had become arrogant with power. He accused KCR and his family of robbing the wealth of Telangana through dubious means.
The TPCC chief said that KCR had stooped down to the lowest level in targeting the opposition parties and its leaders to justify his wrong actions.
He said that donation of gold ornaments worth more than Rs. 6 crore to various temples from the Common Good Fund was totally illegal and the Congress party has rightly condemned the decision.
He asked whether it was appropriate for the Chief Minister to donate crores of rupees from the public exchequer while keeping the Fee Reimbursement dues pending.
Uttam Kumar Reddy said that except for luring legislators of opposition parties with money and posts, KCR did nothing during his 30 month rule.
He said nearly Rs. 60,000 crore of loans were procured in the name of irrigation projects. TRS Government’s prime activity so far remained focussed on taking loans and seeking commissions from contractors.
He alleged that the KCR family has been robbing Telangana of its wealth since it came to power in 2014.
He said not a single unit of power was generated by the TRS Government and all the projects which are now being commissioned were started during Congress regime.
The news that Akhil and Shriya Bhupal have called off their engagement went viral. Almost all media outlets published the news in detail. In the age of social media, it is not easy to contain any news spilling out.
Yet, Nagarjuna has not made any comment about these reports. Neither he denied nor he confirmed them. Generally he responds to any speculations about his life and career.
When Telugu media reported that Dil Raju is planning a movie with Nagarjuna, he immediately took to twitter to deny this.
He also responded about the reports of love relationship of Naga Chaitanya and Samantha. But the star is now keeping mum on Akhil and Shriya Bhupal’s call off of the marriage.
Reliable sources say he is very cautious about this whole matter. He is hoping that both his son Akhil and Shriya bury their differences and patch up again. Till he is sure of that there is no possibility of patching up, he would not make any comment.
As a father, he is hoping that the young couple may rethink about their decision after dust settles down.
So, this is the reason why Nagarjuna is not making any public statement about this.
Mumbai: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has denied reports that he didn’t want to work with actress Kangana Ranaut in a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film.
The superstar was expected to share screen space with Kangana. But he reportedly refused to do that.
Asked about it, the “Raees” star told reporters: “Don’t believe what you read online.”
Shah Rukh was honoured with the fourth Yash Chopra National Memorial Award here on Saturday.
The award has been instituted by the philanthropist T. Subbarami Reddy, in association with Anu Ranjan (President, The Indian Television Academy) and Shashi Ranjan (Chairman, Managing Director, ITA School of Performing Arts), in the memory of the late filmmaker Yash Chopra, whose movies like “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” and “Dil To Pagal Hai” starred SRK.
When will the audience see Shah Rukh in a Yash Raj project?
“I’ve no idea. There is no discussion on a film right now,” said the actor.
“Working with Yashji was very personal. I don’t think I am able to express it. I have worked with him for 20 years…
“Right from the time I came here and then we lost him as we walked along the path. Being part of his last shot and his last film… it is very emotional for me,” he added.
“He was honest, straightforward and a basic person. Simplicity made him extremely special.”
Shah Rukh’s banner Red Chillies Entertainment is currently co-producing the remake of Yash Chopra’s murder mystery “Ittefaq”, which released in 1969.
SRK, also a producer, said he wanted to do the film but couldn’t due to “date problem”.
“The team … involved with the film are fantastic,” he said.
“Ittefaq”, which will feature Sonakshi Sinha and Sidharth Malhotra, is being directed by Abhay Chopra.
Pelli Choopulu fame Vijay Devarakonda has been ensuring to hit the headlines every now and then. While T-town is yet to come over the bold teaser of Vijay’s up next film Arjun Reddy, his ready-for-release Dwaraka is making buzz.
Apparently, Dwaraka features Vijay as a fake Baba and takes dig at believe system and fake Godmans while inviting fun. It’s buzzed that this act of Vijay could land himself in trouble if controversies stir up.
Looks like, Vijay is all prepared. Directed by Srinivas Ravindra, Vijay will be seen romancing Pooja Jhaveri and the film also features Prakash Raj, Surekha Vani in important roles.
Dwaraka is crucial for Vijay as it’d decide whether he’d sustain for long or not.
Ace Telugu filmmaker SS Rajamouli, whose forte is heroism elevating action sequences, said that he would be showcasing the ‘Father of all action scenes’ in his forthcoming film ‘Baahubali 2’.
Talking about the action sequences in the second part of ‘Baahubali’, Rajamouli said that audiences know the physical strength of Shivudu and Bhallaladeva from the first part. “In second part, I will show what could happen when they face each other. Even though we have war sequences in part 2, the fist fight between these two hulks will be the father of all action scenes in Baahubali 2,” he added.
Rajamouli further said that ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’ was just a starter served before the main course and that the main story unfolds in part 2. “The audiences will witness the actual drama, which will be laced with emotions, in the Conclusion part,” he said.
Rajamouli assured that the trailer of Baahubali 2 would be out by mid-March. The new poster released on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri kickstarted the promotions of this highly anticipated film that is scheduled to hit screens on April 28.
Amy Jackson is one established British lady on Indian screen who can heat things up with her pictures on like Twitter and Instagram. And she never shies away from displaying her enviable and sultry figure on social media platforms.
The svelte beauty, who recently flew down to India, is now shooting for Rajinikanth’s Robot 2 point 0. As she’s shooting for the biggest film in her career, Amy looks unstoppable. The 25-year old hottie has released a bedroom snap showcasing her flawless, toned figure and a sensuous pose from the bed.
Tagged as ‘Silk Sunday Mornings’, Amy posed to the picture in a red bed-dress and caught gazing into a news paper with morning breakfast on her bed.
On the personal front, Amy dated English actor Ryan Thomas and broke up with him in 2014. Since then, she claims that she’s single and not dating anyone.
Nandamuri Hari Krishna has shocked TDP’s senior leaders by making a surprise entry for TDP’s politburo meeting. AP CM and TDP president Chandrababu Naidu has convened for a high-level politburo meeting on Sunday to discuss on the upcoming MLC elections.
Hari Krishna, who has been staying away from party functioning and been inactive for long, turned heads by turning up to the meeting. While the party is sure of winning 5 seats, the party is mulling over whether to field its candidate for the sixth seat or not.
Also unlike before, the competition for MLC nominations is heavy within the party as many senior leaders, who lost to win Assembly elections, or who haven’t contested due to lack of seats or who have lost on YSRCP and later joined TDP, are all pinning hopes on getting MLC nomination.
Hari Krishna’s sudden presence at the politburo meeting is inviting a lot of speculation as it has to be seen whether Hari Krishna is expecting any nomination to his close aides. Hari Krishna has been maintaining distance from party activities after he quit as Rajya Sabha member in Lok Sabha in protest against the bifurcation of the state. Also he has expressed his dissatisfaction on Naidu openly a couple of times in media.
Amidst several rumours that Hari Krishna along with Jr NTR is closely in touch with Opposition leader YS Jagan, his attendance to TDP politburo has shocked everyone.
TDP National Committee President Chandrababu Naidu had reportedly agreed to allot one MLC seat to his son and party national General Secretary N Lokesh in the biennial elections to be held in March in Andhra Pradesh.
The politburo meeting forwarded the proposal to give MLC post to Lokesh before elevating him as minister in Naidu’s cabinet. Initially, the party Chief did not accept the proposal on the grounds that several senior leaders are vying for MLC post in the Legislative Council. However, the leaders convinced Naidu at the end of the meeting.
party leaders have been insisting the chief minister to rope Lokesh into the state administration in view of increased work pressure on Naidu since months. Speculations are doing rounds that Lokesh will be inducted in the cabinet on Ugadi festival and be given IT and Municipal Administration and Industry portfolios to the young leader in the party.
The shocking and gruesome killing of Telugu techie Srinivas Kuchibotla has shook NRIs living abroad and Indian techies who’re aspiring to visit US and thus fulfill their America Dream.
While many say that such incidents feel them insecure yet they quickly add that it’s not easy to give up the ‘American Dream’. And one of the main reasons is the fat salary income that is earned by techies in US.
For instance, a techie in India with 10 years of work experience draws between Rs 12-20 lakh annually, whereas the same stands anywhere upwards of Rs 50-60 lakh per annum in the US. And since it’s almost 5 times higher, Indian techies say such incidents can’t deter many of them going to US.
Such unfortunate incidents aren’t new. They have been there for a while. And if statistics are considered, the number of professionals and students who left to US from the Telugu states have drastically increased with no decline.
Now it’s turn of Indian foreign ministry to hold talks with US embassy and see to it that the Indians in US, other countries are safe and treated well. Given that Trump had earlier stated he loves Indians, if PM Modi intervenes, US President Trump may respond positively in the matter.
Affectionately called by his fans and industry people alike as ‘Darling’, Prabhas is described by everyone as a reserved, humble and fun loving person who doesnt get into bad books of anyone. However, bold bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut differs with this.
It may be noted that Kangana paired opposite Prabhas in Puri Jagannath’s ‘Ek Niranjan’ (2009). Almost eight years later, Kangana recollected her chirpy fights with Prabhas on the film’s sets.
Talking to a noted Telugu TV channel as part of promotions of her latest release ‘Rangoon’, Kangana said that she and Prabhas used to fight a lot on the sets of ‘Ek Niranjan’. ‘Once we had a so big fight that we stopped talking to each other for a long time,’ she added.
‘Then I saw Baahubali in which he has done so well. I am proud of his achievements. I hope he is proud of mine too,’ added the unfiltered actress.
Interim, ‘Rangoon’ hit screens on February 24. Despite the Maha Sivarathri holiday and rave reviews, the film’s box office performance is largely disappointing, as per trade reports.
Despite the lukewarm response and negative reviews, revenues of Sai Dharam Tej’s ‘Winner’ are quite decent and reflects the growing strength of Supreme Hero at box-office. The film, which is touted as complete commercial entertainer, marks the first collaboration of Tej with filmmaker Gopichand Malineni and heroine Rakul Preet Singh. According to trade analysts, the movie has pocketed close to 8 crore (only Telugu states) in first two days of release.
Check out the break up of Worldwide shares of ‘Winner’ for first two days:
Nizam – 260 lakhs
Ceded – 138 lakhs
Nellore – 26.95 lakhs
Guntur – 68.03 lakhs
Krishna – 47.82 lakhs
West – 65 lakhs
East – 88.95 lakhs
UA – 92.57 lakhs
Total 2 days AP & TG share 7.87 Crore
Winner earned 2.29 crore on day-2 in both the Telugu States & took the total to 7.87 crore and worldwide share of the film is 8.7 crore approximately. Considering that there were other no big releases last week, Winner would easily end up by minting 10Crore+ by end of the Sunday.
