The instant reason for the failure of ‘Size Zero’ at the box office is the deglamorized role played by Anushka, who had been seen overweight. Then comes screen play and other aspects which made movie a disaster at the ticket windows. It must be learnt by every heroine that she should be shown glamorous in films since industry itself is a mystique and which barely needs sufficient glamour quotient.

En passant, Anushka has done a deglamorized old woman in Rajamouli’s ‘Baahbali’. However, her role in the film was confined just to five to ten minutes. “Had she been shown in full length role as a mother of Prabhas in the movie, the movie could have been bombed at the box office,” a view expressed by a cine buff. Whatsoever, Anushka’s impeccable attempt in ‘Size Zero’ to grow adipose is certainly deserved for any sort of respect. In the meanwhile, ‘Baahubali 2’ is currently in its pre production stages. Anushka will reprise as young Devasena in a fascinating role in the film which might surely be lauded by movie patrons. The movie will hit screens in the early first half of 2017.

Heavy rains in Chennai recorded worst ever rain fall for 100 years that resulted havoc in the city and suburbs of Chennai. Inundated airport and other means of travel remains closed. Apart from the government and NGOs, people with great hearts are coming forward to offer a helping hand to the affected people. Tollywood has also responded in an unprecedented manner to the towards Chennai’s havoc.

Several Tollywood stars and technicians announced donations to the victims. And now Young Rebel Star Prabhas has joined the list. The ‘Baahubali’ star has announced a donation of Rs.15 lakhs for the victims and thus proved his kindhearted nature. Prabhas’ ‘Baahubali 2’ will go on sets on 14th of this month. Anushka and Tamannah will be seen opposite to him. Rana will sport an antagonist in this complete folklore entertainer. Keeravani scores the music while Senthil Kumar handles the camera. Rajamouli is directing the movie on Arka Media Works.

Looking into the filmography of Prince Mahesh, an interesting fact has been revealed. Most of the times the star has preferred either hit directors or top directors to work with. This is a safe bet to ensure no movie of his is failed at the box office. Mahesh’s debut film ‘Rajakumarudu’, itself, was directed by then number one director K Raghavendra Rao. From then on Mahesh has been working with all top or hit directors of Tollywood. Especially after the super success of ‘Dookudu’, Mahesh kept himself away experimenting with new or flop directors.

His ‘Businessman’ was directed by top director Puri Jagannadh who scored industry hit ‘Pokiri’. Srikanth Addala, who scored blockbuster with ‘Kotha Bangaru Lokam’ got an opportunity with ‘SVSC’ and thus proved his mettle. Currently the director is helming ‘Brahmotsavam’. Srinu Vaitla got the opportunity of ‘Aagadu’ after the successes of ‘Dookudu’ and ‘Baadshah’. Sukumar, having delivered a blockbuster ‘100% Love’, got an opportunity for ‘1-Nenokkadine’. ‘Mirchi’s blockbuster success paved the way for Koratala Siva directing ‘Srimanthudu’. And last but not the least, South Indian top director Murugadoss is all set to wield megaphone for Mahesh. And now, Mahesh’s fans and well wishers want their hero to break the records working with flop and amateur directors. But then, can Mahesh dare to do it? For time being Mahesh might not do such experiments.

We all know that, Bollywood critically acclaimed director Rajkumar Hirani is planning to make biopic of his good friend and veteran actor Sanjay Dutt. Rockstar Ranbir Kapoor is roped into portray the lead role and the movie will start rolling sometime next year. As per a latest buzz, Sanjay Dutt will play a cameo in the movie.

The senior actor is expected to make an entry during the end. Currently, script works are going on and Rajkumar wants to show Sanjay Dutt in remarkable manner. It is learnt that Sanjay quite often used to share his life story to Rajkumar Hirani.

When the ace director put the proposal of making Sanjay’s biopic, the latter obliged the idea and also suggested Ranbir Kapoor’s name for the lead role. It is also believed that, Sanjay agreed for the biopic on the condition to make a third installment of Munnabhai series titled ‘Munnabhai Chale Amreeka’ after the actor completes his jail sentence.

Rajkumar Hirani made his directorial debut with Sanjay Dutt starred Munna Bhai MBBS. The duo made second installment Lage Raho Munna Bhai, which was a much big hit than the first part. Sanjay Dutt was seen in a brief role in Hirani’s last blockbuster PK. Now, the creative director is gearing up to make biopic of his close pal!

Often, film stars’ popularity is measured by the number of their followers on social media. In one such cases, Bollywood’s star actress Deepika Padukone has become the most popular Indian celebrity on Instagram.

With more than 4.5 million followers, Deepika pushes the young sensation Alia Bhatt to the second position, who has close to 4.1 million followers on the leading photo sharing app, Instagram.

Deepika earned such a huge fan base through her continuous publishing of sultry photoshoot pictures, apart from her film promotional stills and other photographs. The actress recently teamed up with her ex-beau Ranbir in Tamasha, but their love story failed to set the box-offices on fire.

Here’s our very own People’s Star R Narayana Murthy captured while traveling in an RTC bus. While film stars using public transport is highly unexpected, those who know even slightly about R Narayana Murthy will not be surprised even a bit.

Here, the People’s Star is greeted by his enthusiastic admirers. Even after more than three decades of his filmy career, actor, director and the man of many facets R Narayana Murthy has not earned much bank balance as he always put his money back into making films that he believed in.

Known for his loud portrayal of progressive thoughts to warn the governments, inspire the masses and find a solution to several problems plaguing the society, the People’s Star is determined to tread the same path that he believed in the early days of his career.

Spicy seductress Shruti Haasan has won the distinction of first 100 crore club actress in India, who has a film each entering into that club from Telugu, Tamil and Hindi arenas. What’s this hottie’s next project in Tollywood? Rather silently, Shruti Haasan started shooting for her next film, Premam movie remake, tentatively titled Majnu.

For the first time, she’s paired with Naga Chaitanya as she plays the role of a simple middle-class lecturer in the movie. Like we said earlier, a saree clad Shruti, Mangalagiri cotton sarees more precisely, has stunned onlookers as the shooting was rolled out in Andhra University Campus, Vizag.

Undoubtedly these professor acts of our super starlet are going to impress everyone big time. At the same time, Naga Chaitanya is also looking suave as usual. Directed by Chandu Mondeti of Karthikeya fame, Premam remake also features Anupama Parameswaran and Aisha Sharma as heroines.

Nandamuri Balakrishna is one of those senior heroes who is still exerting his influence on box office. Among his peers, there are only Nagarjuna and Venkatesh who are still trying to run the show, while Chiranjeevi has been silent from years though he’s willing to comeback with 150th film. Right now Balayya’s “Dictator” is creating ripples with huge pre-release hype.

This film is going to be a stunner for sure with already 40 crores business wrapped up. Actually, these senior heroes are settling somewhere between 30-35 crores final ‘shares’ these days but not able to touch the coveted 50 crore mark.

But the kind of hype Balayya is creating for his 99th film, it looks like he will join the likes of Mahesh, Charan and Allu Arjun in the 50 crore club. He’s threatening all the youngsters who are in race for 2016 box office by promising these mighty figures. Sankranthi 2016 is going to reveal the reality. Wait and watch.