Tollywood

Chiranjeevi doesn't like being called Telugu 'industry head'
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The actor said, "Please do not call me the 'industry head' anymore." "I will be there for my movie industry people. But, I do not want these titles anymore. I think it is better to be a responsible person than to be called a bigwig." Chiranjeevi also conveyed that he will continue to do the good work, even without titles, as those titles aren't that significant to him anymore.
'RRR' release postponed, makers promise to bring back glory of cinemas at right time
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Earlier on Saturday, the film's director S.S. Rajamouli flew down to Mumbai for a meeting with the stakeholders of the film. The outcome of the meeting was shared by DVV Entertainment, the production company which made the announcement with regards to the same on Twitter. They tweeted, "Keeping the best interests of all the involved parties in mind, we are forced to postpone our film.
Allu Arjun, Sukumar set record straight on 'shelved' nude scene in 'Pushpa'
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The issue has its roots in a media interaction where the movie's director Sukumar had been quoted as stating that the climax scene of 'Pushpa' was originally envisaged as a face-off between actors Allu Arjun and Fahad Faasil, in the nude. But wary of the Telugu audience's sensitivities, the makers had apparently backed off. Speaking to IANS, Sukumar acknowledged that he had indeed made a statement on those lines.
Jr NTR has the mentality of a child and the personality of a lion: Ram Charan
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Participating in the special pre-release event of 'RRR' in Chennai on Monday, Ram Charan started his speech by thanking everybody associated with the film. He said, "I don't know if I should call him my guru or headmaster or prinicipal or guide or my director who gave me my first hit in the industry. I thank Rajamouli sir for having made a film with the two of us together. Thank you for giving us an opportunity and for giving me a brother like Jr NTR."
'Akhanda' team celebrates as film completes 25 days in theatres
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Source say that the film is still continuing to do solid business at the box-office and that it is registering massive collections in its fourth week as well.A delighted team decided to celebrate the success of the film. A grand celebration was organised on Saturday night which was attended by the entire team, including actor Balakrishna, director Boyapati Sreenu and producer Miryala Ravinder Reddy of Dwaraka Creations.
Samantha wraps up first shoot of 'Yashoda' on Xmas eve
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Directed by Hari and Harish, the film also features actors Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Unni Mukundan in pivotal roles. Says producer Sivalenka Prasad, "We're making this Telugu-Tamil film in an uncompromising fashion. We plan to release the film in Kannada, Malayalam & Hindi also simultaneously."
'Pushpa' blooms at the box-office, grosses Rs 116 crore in 2 days
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Helmed by Sukumar, Mythri Movie Makers have bankrolled 'Pushpa'. The makers, who are buoyed with the kind of response 'Pushpa' has been receiving, bragged about the box-office collections of the action thriller. The mass entertainer's worldwide gross is reported to have crossed Rs 116 crore. Mythri Movie Makers took to social media to express their happiness over 'Pushpa' being a super hit.
Rajamouli: Soul of 'RRR' lies in flashback sequence with Ajay Devgn
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Music has been a big asset in all of Rajamouli's films and music director Keeravani, who has scored the music for 'RRR', has a unique style when it comes to scoring music for films. Like most other music directors, Keeravani does not start with the beginning of the film but watches the entire film and then picks a point that touches his soul to start his re-recording.
Alia Bhatt mouths Balakrishna's viral dialogue at 'Bigg Boss Telugu 5' grand finale
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As the winner of 'Bigg Boss Telugu 5' is to lift the trophy, India's biggest celebrities are to grace the event on Sunday. The producers unveiled a promo featuring the stars on Sunday before the event starts. Alia Bhatt, who is to allure the audience in S.S. Rajamouli's 'RRR', is seen interacting with the finalists of 'Bigg Boss Telugu 5'. As a part of the promo, Alia utters the viral dialogue from Nandamuri Balakrishna's hit 'Simhaa'. As Alia Bhatt utters 'Dhabidi Dhibide', the audience goes crazy in the promos.
Rajamouli was impressed with Alia's performance in 'Raazi', cast her in 'RRR'
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Talking to IANS, Rajamouli said, "I have two superforces in the film -- fire and water -- Ram and Bheem, who are very strong and who are exclusive in nature. For me, the character of Sita is very soft, very fragile on the outside. But inside, she is so strong that she would be able to rein in these forces.
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