Ever since actor Rana, arguably, made a remarkable debut with Shekar Kammula’s ‘Leader’, he has been inundated with numerous political genres in Telugu. But, he chose to pick offbeat roles which include B.Tech Babu in Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum, Bhallala Deva in Baahubali among many.

For his next under the direction of Teja, titled Nene Raju Nene Manthri, the photo of the actor dressed up in Khadi attire makes him look like a fierce politico. And it is something which can be seen as a contrary to 2010’s Leader. Rana himself shared the this picture tweeting, “Day 1 of shoot in 2017 started yesterday in Ananthapur!! Thank you for the love!!”

Also starring Kajal Aggarwal and Catherine Tresa, NRNM is being rolled out by Suresh Babu under Suresh Productions.

Apart from Nene Raju Nene Manthri, Rana has a good line up of films due in 2017- Baahubali: The Conclusion, Ghazi and Madai Thiranthu (Tamil).

KTR, Telangana Minister for IT and Industries, is projecting handloom in state from last few days. He’s made an appeal to opposition & ruling party MLAs, public representatives, officials and other staff members to wear handloom clothes for at-least once in a week.

Pushing the campaign further, he took it to Twitter and tagged several film and sport celebs to turn up for the cause. Not so surprisingly, his tweet spread like a wildfire and many shored up the cause on Twitter and few folks responded with pictures of them wearing handloom clothes.

Interestingly, Universal hero Kamal Haasan who was tagged by KTR turned up for this cause and supported saying, “I also support handloom weavers. Have grown seeing my father wear nothing but handloom clothes, through his life (sic).” While the senior journalist Sardesai Rajdeep tweeted ‘Happy to support! #WearHandloom’, tennis star Sania Mirza and actor Rana also pitched for the campaign.

Apart from Kamal, Rana, Sania and Rajdeep, Mahesh Babu, Vivek Oberai, Nagarjuna, Lakshmi Manchu, Samantha Prabhu and PV Sindhu have also been nominated by the Minister to promote the initiative on social media. KTR’s plan to get support for the handloom weavers is getting admired by everyone and apparently, there’s enough boost coming from all quarters of people.

Like all the Tamil heroes are eyeing for a share in big Telugu market, hero Vijay Sethupathi is also excited to have a new start in Telugu states this year. Apparently, we can remember Siva Karthikeyan’s ‘Remo’ enjoyed a blast in Telugu film trade giving him a new identity in last year.

Vijay Sethupathi’s upcoming flick ‘Puriyaadha Pudhir’ is dubbed into Telugu as ‘Pizza 2.’ After a stiff competition, one of the producers from Telugu bagged the rights. Banking on ‘Pizza’ success, they thought of roping Vijay Sethupathi directly into action for Telugu promotions and give him a much needed break.

Unfortunately, ‘Puriyaadha Pudhir’ is reported for Pongal release which is unfavorable time for Telugu market. When Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna and Sharwanand are fighting in centre, there will be no space for ‘Pizza 2’ and Vijay Sethupathi to grab the attention. Most probably, ‘Pizza 2’ might release in February. The suspense thriller is directed by Ranjit Jeyakodi stars Gayathrie as heroine.

Very debut film from Daggubati Rana was centered on Andhra Pradesh politics and ‘Leader’ gave him instant recognition. After a big gap, he is working on more political drama tentatively titled ‘Nene Raju Nene Mantri’ in Teja direction starring Kajal Agarwal and Catherine Tresa in female leads.

Above is the picture captured from shooting spot in Ananthapur wherein Rana seems to be on a political campaign as part of script! ‘Day 1 of shoot in 2017 started yesterday in Ananthapur! Thank you for the love,’ Rana said.

Mahesh Babu made a tall promise to Aswini Dutt long back to come back and work on Vyjayanthi banner whenever a call is received. Somehow, Dutt took long time to recover from ‘Shakti’ debacle and finally, he happened to call Telugu Super Star few months back remembering the commitment.

Although Mahesh Babu was busy and hasn’t got enough call sheets to immediately adjust for Dutt but the good thing he does is discussed the same with Namrata. Around same time, ‘Brahmotsavam’ bombed and their next collaboration with PVP Cinema went in dilemma. Thus the proposal of Mahesh-Aswini Dutt combo arrived on cards and is now ready to go.

However, Mahesh Babu on precautionary note informed Aswini Dutt to associate with Dil Raju because of an obligation from Vamsy Paidipally and high budget needed for this film can also become a burden alone on Vyjayanthi, which has been off the action from last few years. Looks like, Mahesh is strongly determined to bring the prestigious banner back in action by providing them a commercial break.

Mega fans long wait for a Megastar Chiranjeevi’s movie release is getting ended on 11th of this month. And now, movie folks are thinking about the Megastar’s next project. There have been widespread rumours about Chiranjeevi and Boyapati Srinu’s combo for a long time. Also, it was buzzed the crazy mass director might helm Chiranjeevi’s 151st film.

At this framework, Mega Power Star Ram Charan, who made his debut as a producer with ‘Khaidi Number 150’, disclosed that he would be producing dad’s 151st film as well.  Its now envisaged that Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan and Boyapati’s combo would be possible with 151st film of Chiranjeevi. If at all these speculations are proved right, it’s going to be a deadly combo for sure.

Meanwhile, ‘Khaidi Number 150’s pre release event would be held on a grand scale on January 7. Darshakaratna Dasari Narayana Rao and Darshakendrudu K Raghavendra Rao will grace the occasion as chief guests.

Director Krish is yet again showing off his creative mark not only on subject, script selection but also in adopting new promotional strategies. According to reports we received just now, ‘Gauthami Puthra Satakarni’ celebrations are to continue unabatedly till the release date and here comes one more time Nandamuri Fans can have a strong involvement.

Yes, Flag Festival is the new concept from GPSK team to be unveiled in next few hours. An official announcement and further details are set to come out. To remember, Satakarni trailer was unveiled from Karimnagar and at a time screened in 100 screens in Telugu states which was first of its publicity campaign received to thunderous response.

With release date still in dilemma for 11th of 12th of this month, director Krish is in Mumbai concluding the final VFX and sound mixing. Let’s wait a while as we will provide you exact details.

Megastar Chiranjeevi’s ‘Khaidi Number 150’ has done a pre release business of Rs.103.50 crores world wide which includes Rs.88 crores of theatrical business. Given below is the area wise break up of pre biz.

AREA                     PRE BIZ IN CRORES

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NIZAM                                  21.50

CEDED                                 11.70

NELLORE                               3.25

KRISHNA                                4.60

GUNTUR                                 6.40

VIZAG                                     7.70

EAST GODAVARI                   5.60

WEST GODAVARI                   4.75

AP & TS PRE BIZ                 65.50

KARNATAKA                           8.50

TAMIL NADU                          1.00

REST OF INDIA                      1.00

OVERSEAS                          12.00

WORLD WIDE PRE BIZ       88.00

SATELLITE RIGHTS              13.00

AUDIO & OTHER RIGHTS      2.50

TOTAL PRE BIZ                   103.50

Natasimham Nandamuri Balakrishna wrangled with King Nagarjuna during last Sankrnathi. Nagarjuna came up with blockbuster film ‘Soggade Chinni Nayana’ while Balakrishna’s ‘Dictator’ was released in the same season.

And now, Balakrishna is locking horns with Megastar Chiranjeevi’s ‘Khaidi Number 150’ with his historical entertainer ‘Gauthamiputra Satakarni’ for this Sankranthi. Since Balayya competed with his contemporary big stars in two Sankranthi festivals in a row, he is expected to be battling with Victory Venkatesh’s film for 2018’s Sankranthi. It is learnt that Venkatesh’s fans are eagerly waiting for Balayya-Venkatesh clash next year. Will it be possible? Let’s wait and see!

‘GPSK’ will get its censor formalities completed on January 5. The film has its music scored by Chirantan Bhatt. Shriya has played romantic interest of Balakrishna in the film. Krish has directed the movie on his First Frame Entertainment banner. January 12 is the scheduled date of release.

Mega Power Star Ram Charan is being heaped with a shower of praises from every nook and corner for his sensible decision of releasing ‘Khaidi Number 150’ on 11th of January avoiding unhealthy competition with ‘Gauthamiputra Satakarni’.

Mega Brother Nagababu, who already appealed fans of both heroes not to be indulged in any ugly spat on the wake of releases of both the films, has lauded Ram Charan’s decision. “I appreciate Charan Babu’s decision of releasing ‘Khaidi Number 150’ on January 11. It is not a good sign that both the films release on the same day and Charan understood it. I further appreciate Charan Babu for wishing ‘Satakarni’s success. In spite of being the producer of his very first film, he exhibited right gesture as a producer. At this juncture, I wish all the success for Balakrishna garu and Krish,” Nagababu said in a video message.

As we know, the pre release  event of ‘Khaidi Number 150’ will be held at Haailand near Guntur on 7th of January. Theatrical trailer of the film maybe released in the event. On the other side, the makers are planning to release 5th single of the film today.

Passionate filmmaker Krish shares a nice bonding with all mega heroes. And they too appear to have shown great respect to the most talented directors.  Besides he directed the critically acclaimed movies like ‘Vedam’ and ‘Kanche’ with mega heroes.

Unwantedly, Krish is set to lock horns with Megastar Chiranjeevi’s ‘Khaidi Number 150’ with his historical magnum opus ‘Gauthamiputra Satakarni’. This isn’t the only factor which is worrying the common fans of the director and the mega heroes. Rumours were rife that Krish might get ‘GPSK’s release preponed to invite face to face battle with the Megastar.

Now that speculations spread like a wildfire, Krish, himself, had to come up with a clarity on release date of his movie again. This #Sankranthi two legends r coming to entertain us with their landmark films. Let us all welcome both by trending #Jan11Khaidi #Jan12GPSK,” Krish tweeted putting an end to all the rumours. And now, the stage is set for both the films to rock for this Sankranthi. Let’s wait for the records to be set by both the films.

Mega hero Allu Sirish is on cloud nine with the hit result of his latest offing ‘Srirasthu Shubhamasthu’. The movie has done a total business of Rs.15 crores including its satellite rights. His debut film ‘Gauravam’ got misfired at the box office while his second venture ‘Kothajanta’ stood as a successful venture.

Sirish, however, appeared to be the promising hero with the solid success of ‘Srirasthu Shubhamasthu’ and it reflected on  his remuneration for his next. Yes the mega hero is charging Rs.1 crores for his upcoming film to be directed by VI Anand, who delivered super hit film ‘Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada’ recently.

Allu Sirish and VI Anand’s film will start rolling down soon. On the other side, the mega hero is essaying a crucial role in Malayalam film ‘1971: Beyond Borders’ starred by Malayalam superstar Mohan Lal.

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s most anticipated film Gautamiputra Satakarni might have been slated for release on Jan 12th. But producers having tough time as fans, distributors and a few exhibitors are mounting pressure on producers to advance the film’s release by a day since Chiranjeevi’s Khaidi No. 150 is coming on Jan 11th.

Balakrishna and Chiru have always been seen as arch rivals on silver screen. Fans of both Nandamuri and Mega clans have been famous for waging wars against each other from longtime. The fans’ clash is at the peek now as both the prestigious films (Chiru 150, Balayya 100) of their favourite heroes slugging it out at Box Office for Sankranthi.

Now that Chiru is coming on Jan 11th, a day ahead than Balayya’s film, Nandamuri fans are putting a lot of pressure on director Krish, producer Rajeev to release GPSK for 11th by hook or crook.

It’s learnt that producers too now in dilemma with fans, exhibitors pressure. Sources close to the producers said they’re in contemplation. As of now, we can’t say anything. Anything may happen at anytime. A crucial announcement is expected shortly.

That’s the real masti and mazaa when two titans of Tollywood viz. Mega Star Chiranjeevi and Nandamuri Balakrishna are set to fight in Sankranti festival battle. As per reports we had till few hours back, Chiranjeevi’s ‘Khaidi No 150’ and Balakrishna’s ‘Gauthami Puthra Satakarni’ are arriving on January 11th and 12th respectively.

Here comes the sensational amendment. Unable to bear the coercion from exhibitors, buyers and most importantly Nandamuri Fans in various regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, director Krish and producers Rajiv Reddy and Sai Babu are contemplating to prepone Satakarni release date from January 12 to 11th.

Yes, Nandamuri Fans are strongly putting forward the sentiment of ‘Narasimha Naidu’ Vs ‘Mrugaraju’ released long back in 2001 for the same Sankranti festival on January 11th and Balayya winning the war by big margin. Looks like Krish is hell bent to bow before Fans demands and Satakarni is all likely to take direct challenge with Khaidi on the same day. An announcement on this is expected very soon.

Nandamuri Balakrishna fans are severely upset with advancement of Khaidi No 150 release date from January 13th to 11th.

Contrary to past reports on Chiranjeevi’s 150th project will hit the screens by one day late than Balakrishna’s 100th Gautamiputra Satakarni, the official announcement by Ramcharan few minutes back on his dad’s film releasing on Jan 11th is generating tremors in Nandamuri fans circles.

Director Krish is said to have received repeated requests from fans and exhibitors to pull the release to January 11th.

Currently, Krish is in Mumbai supervising final post production works is discussing the same with his producers. If they re-curve by these appeals, GPSK will also get ready for huge release on the same day and the clash is unavoidable.

Narasimha Naidu Vs Mrugaraju is the classic example in 2001 when both big films were released on same date of January 11th in Pongal season.

Most probably Krish will officially announce GPSK release date as January 11th on January 5th after censor certification.

Let’s keep fingers crossed for couple of more days because nothing can beat the fans compulsion.

Everyone in the Tollywood circles know how important Khaidi No. 150 for Chiranjeevi. Especially after his cameo in Ram Charan-starrer Bruce Lee received a set back, all eyes on Khaidi No. 150.

It’s like now or never for Chiru and his stardom is put under the litmus test for his comeback film.

Keeping all these in mind, Chiru said to have watched the whole film in the edit suit and reportedly instructed to trim few unwanted scenes.

As per the sources, Chiru asked the editors to scissor few forced comedy scenes which seem to be deviating from the main track of the film. Initially few special comedy scenes were included in the remake unlike its original Kaththi.

But towards the end, Chiru wasn’t convinced watching them on the edit table and told to delete them in the final copy. Thus, Chiru finally brought Khaidi to a shape.

Producer Ram Charan too give complete control to his Mega Star father Chiru who is famous for having good judgement.

As the film is all set for release on Jan 11, let’s wait and see what would be the result.

A highly refreshing theatrical trailer of ‘Shatamanam Bhavati’, released a couple of minutes ago, appears to be the most promising for the movie’s success. The director Satish Vegnesha has tried to narrate the story in a nutshell.

Though the story appeared to be one liner with an NRI heroine visits to her relatives house at a village in India and falls for hero, the treatment of the film seems to be awe inspiring with the subtle performance of Sharwanand. Moreover, Anupama looked dazzling in half saris.

“Tirupati laddu…Annaram prasadam..nee chethi coffee..eeti teste veru,” dialogue of hero to his mom not only impresses the audience but also betokens the importance of Jayasudha’s character.

“Appudappudoo devudi seva…eppudoo tatayya seva chesukuntoo, naa jeevitham Atreyapuraniki ankitham,” another touching dialogue of hero that hints the importance of Prakash Raj’s role. Further, Atreyapuram village of East Godavari district, renowned for world  famous pootharekulu, is interlinked with the story backdrop. All in all, the trailer is the feast for the youth, who have adulation on romantic entertainers and for the family audience, who always prefer to watch refreshing family entertainers.