Tollywood

My experience stops me from speaking on politics: Rajinikanth
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He said, looking at the huge crowd, he wants to speak about politics but his experience is stopping him from doing so. Rajinikanth, who dropped his plans to enter politics in 2021 citing his frail health, shared his thoughts in Telugu. The superstar recalled how he was inspired by NTR, showered praise on his son and leading Tollywood actor Balakrishna and appreciated the vision of former chief minister and TDP president N. Chandrababu Naidu.
'PS:2' actors feel school-level history has been unfair to indigenous empires
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Recently, the removal of references to the Mughal dynasty from the coursebooks in Uttar Pradesh sparked a controversy and caused debate around what should be the part of academics in history. The indigenous empires of India have very less mention in the school level history books compared to the dynasties that arrived in India as a part of the conquest.
Marathi film 'Baipan Bhari Deva' teaser shows a compelling story of womanhood
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The teaser was released along with director Kedar Shinde's Marathi film 'Maharashtra Shaheer' in theatres. Kedar has also helmed 'Baipan Bhari Deva'. Talking about the teaser, Shinde said: "I think there would not have been a better time to release the teaser of 'Baipan Bhari Deva'. All my well-wishers who come to see my film.
Karthi credits 'Baahubali', 'KGF' for paving the way for big spectacle films
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Karthi told IANS: "I think it has got a lot to do with the advancement and technology and the times we are living in. Earlier, to think about a film like this to be mounted from the point of view of a regional language was not easy but films like 'Baahubali' and 'KGF' paved the way for huge films to be presented to bigger film markets and audiences."
Samantha addresses social pressure of girls marrying at 'right age' in new ad
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From women marrying at their own will, to returning from work as per their timings or doing action in films - the advertisement talks about all of that. Samantha captioned it: "Duniya kheechegi neeche, but you got to rise up baby!". The video begins with Samantha sitting at a mandap as a bride. However, a wedding guest comments on how girls should marry at the right age.
NTR Jr visits Allu Arjun on 'Pushpa 2' set in Hyderabad
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A picture of the 'RRR' star from the 'Pushpa: The Rule' set is doing the rounds on social media. However, it is not clear as to why NTR Jr visited the sets. The first installment of 'Pushpa' saw Allu Arjun play a truck driver, who smuggles red sandalwood and eventually rises to a bigger position.The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna.
May 5 pan-India release planned for Gopichand's 'Rama Banam'
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The upcoming Telugu film will hit the theatres on May 5. The dubbed Hindi version and the Telugu version will be released by B4U and Grand Master all over India, except in the South. The high-octane action drama is produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Vivek Kuchibhotla under the banner of People Media Factory. Dimple Hayati is paired with Gopichand's Vicky while Jagapathi Babu and Khushbu play pivotal roles.
When 'PS: 2' actor Vikram swung between characters in famous interrogation scene in 'Anniyan'
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The actor played the role of a person who suffers from multiple personality disorder as he feels let down by the society when it comes to abiding by the rules. A scene in the film which stood out was the one where Vikram switches between two personalities -- of a simpleton Ambi and the violent vigilante Anniyan.
Shriya Saran's next film 'Musical School' zooms in on academic pressure
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The film has brought together the best of crew from across the globe as it gears up for a trilingual theatrical release in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil. The musical film has 11 songs out of which three have been recreated from 'The Sound of Music', situationally woven in the film to suit the sensibilities of the Indian audience. Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja has scored the music for the film.
Sivakarthikeyan's 'Ayalaan' slotted for Diwali 2023 release worldwide
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Now KJR Studios' Kotapadi J.Rajesh has officially confirmed that the film will have its worldwide theatrical release on the festive occasion of Diwali this year. KJR Studios stated: "We are excited to announce that our passion project - AYALAAN will have its worldwide theatrical release on Diwali 2023 in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam.
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