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Launching Akhil was a huge responsibility: Filmmaker Vinayak
Filmmaker V.V. Vinayak admits he was under constant pressure while working with debut actor Akkineni Akhil, the younger son of Akkineni Nagarjuna, in the forthcoming eponymously titled Telugu film "Akhil"."It's always a huge responsibility to launch a star's son. It was no different in…
RansiTech bags distribution rights of 'Nannaku Prematho' in Britain
RansiTech Solutions Ltd - a new entrant into the overseas cinema distribution market - is making its debut with actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr. (NTR)-starrer Telugu drama "Nannaku Prematho" for which they have bagged the distribution rights across Britain.In an official statement, RansiTech…
Nani tastes first blockbuster success with 'Bhale Bhale Magadivoy'
It took actor Nani seven years to enjoy the first blockbuster success of his career with latest Telugu psychological comedy "Bhale Bhale Magadivoy", which has emerged as the most successful small budget film in the language."It's the biggest Telugu hit of the year in…
Ravi Teja to star in 'Yevado Okadu'
Actor Ravi Teja's next Telugu outing with director Venu Sree Raam has been titled "Yevado Okadu", and it is slated to go on floors soon.An official statement has confirmed that the film will be produced by Dil Raju and will have music by Devi…
Deviated from tried-and-tested path with 'Bruce Lee': Sreenu Vaitla
Director Sreenu Vaitla says his forthcoming Telugu film "Bruce Lee: The Fighter" is as commercial as any of previous films but adds that he has attempted something different and has deviated from his regular template."One thing my films always guarantee is entertainment. 'Bruce Lee'…
'Rudhramadevi' made tax free in Telangana
The Telangana government has exempted, from entertainment tax, Telugu movie "Rudhramadevi", which is set to hit the screens on Friday.Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao made the announcement when the film unit called on him here on Thursday.Director-cum-producer Gunasekhar, co-producer Neelima Guna and distributor…
'Premam' Telugu remake is titled 'Majnu'
The Telugu remake of Malayalam blockbuster "Premam" has been titled "Majnu", and it features Akkineni Naga Chaitanya in the lead."The official title has been registered as 'Majnu'. The team plans to start shooting from this year end or early next year," a source from…
Would love to make a film with Pawan Kalyan: Nithiin
Actor Nithiin Reddy, who has donned the producer's hat for the first time with upcoming Telugu actioner "Akhil", says it's been his long-time dream to produce a film with his matinee idol Pawan Kalyan."If a project with Pawan Kalyan materialises, I'll leave everything and…
Telugu cinema still lacks experimental streak: Teja
Filmmaker Teja, who awaits the release of his latest film "Hora Hori" on Friday, feels Telugu filmdom lacks the experimental side that's brought to the fore by films that are being made by the Tamil industry and Bollywood."Telugu cinema still runs after stars and…
Latha Hegde in Telugu remake of 'Maan Karate'
New Zealand-based model-turned-actress Latha Hegde is making her acting debut in upcoming yet-untitled Telugu remake of Tamil hit "Maan Karate"."I came across her profile through a casting agency. We liked it and she was instantly brought to India and was auditioned. She's already shot…