Suriya’s ‘Etharkkum Thunindhavan’ to release on Feb 4, 2022

Suriya-starrer ‘Etharkkum Thunindhavan’ will be hitting the screens worldwide on February 2, 2022. The producers Sun Pictures announced on Friday.

A tweet put out by the official handle of Sun Pictures read: “#EtharkkumThunindhavan is releasing on Feb 4th, 2022!”

Meanwhile, Pandiraj, the director of the film, tweeted: “The time is immaterial when we come with a bang. Our Pongal and Diwali are all slated for February. Let’s celebrate it together.”

The film, which features Suriya and Priyanka Arul Mohan in the lead, will also feature Sathyaraj, Saranac Ponvannan, M S Baskar and Soori among others.

Music for the film is by D Imman and cinematography is by ace cameraman Rathnavelu.

Sources close to the unit of the film say that like Suriya’s other films in recent times, this film too will espouse a social cause.

Makers of ‘RRR’ look back at memories of the journey

With only 50 days ahead of the movie’s release, the makers of ‘RRR’ shared the memories related to the beginning of the magnum opus.

It’s been four years since the ‘Baahubali’ director S.S. Rajamouli posted the picture, leaving room for much speculation. Telugu movie folks went gaga over the hint, as they made multiple assumptions on the venture at that time. The makers soon announced the movie and it has been three years since ‘RRR’ got on the floors.

Being a pan-India movie, it is one of the biggest multi-starrer projects in Telugu. The two biggest stars coming together for a mammoth project like ‘RRR’ is one of the biggest feats by Rajamouli. Ram Charan and NTR, who are to play Alluri Sita Rama Raju and Komaram Bheem, respectively.

“4 years since he posted this pic leaving room for so many speculations… 3 years since we began filming #RRRMovie… 50 Days for you to experience the magic on the big screen. Oohinchani Chitra Vichitram… Snehaaniki Chaachina Hastham…Jan 7th, Let’s blast!!”, the makers tweeted.

While ‘RRR’ is slated for its grand release in theatres worldwide on January 7, 2022, the team seems to have kickstarted the promotions. A couple of songs released by the team has amplified the pre-existing buzz for the movie.

‘The Big Picture’: Ranveer Singh does the ‘Naagin’ dance before Ekta Kapoor, Mouni Roy

Bollywood actor and host Ranveer Singh will be seen having some fun moments with television czarina Ekta Kapoor and ‘Naagin’ star Mouni Roy on ‘The Big Picture’.

Ekta and Mouni are coming as special guests on the visual-based quiz show.

Speaking about Ekta Kapoor’s show ‘Naagin’, Ranveer asks her why she hasn’t made any show focusing on male snakes!

She responds: “I never see any handsome snakes around.” To this Ranveer comes forward for the role of ‘Naagraj’ right there on the stage just to have some fun.

He says jokingly: “I will prove that there is potential inside me to become a snake(naag).” Ranveer then sports a serpent look and even performs the famous ‘Naagin dance’ while everyone cheers for him.

While all were enjoying the fun moments, Mouni Roy admits that despite playing a ‘Naagin’ on screen, she is petrified of snakes in real life.

‘The Big Picture’ airs on Colors.

Priyanka Singh’s viral video shocks ‘Bigg Boss Telugu 5’ viewers

‘Bigg Boss Telugu 5′ contestants are familiar with Priyanka Singh’s game plan. She has survived only with the help of the relationships she built on the show.

Being a transgender, Priyanka wants to prove herself to the world. Well, Priyanka a.k.a Pinky is portraying herself as an innocent, but has a deceptive nature.

Pinky appears to be Manas’ best friend and portrays herself as if she likes him. In reality, she is only following Ravi, who has been making her do things in their favour. A recent video where Ravi makes a signal to Pinky, as she starts diverting Manas, has gone viral.

In one of the unseen videos, Manas and Ravi are in a race to grab the helmet, in order to go further in the captaincy task. While Manas is trying to focus on the game, Ravi is seen signalling Pinky. Pinky, then starts to disturb Manas, so that he loses his concentration and Ravi could grab the helmet.

But, Manas, being a strong player, did not lose focus and won the helmet to proceed on with the captaincy task.

This video makes it clear that Pinky is just helping no one but Ravi, under the mask. ‘Bigg Boss Telugu 5’ viewers are shocked, as they were under the impression that Pinky is a genuine player, though she is not a strong contender.

Earlier, in one of the captaincy tasks, Priyanka had intentionally spoiled Sunny’s brick tower twice and acted innocent when questioned by him. With all these ‘masked’ people around them, Manas, Sunny, and Kajal are targeted every time, as per the opinions of the show’s followers.

Krithi Shetty’s first look unveils her perky role in ‘Bangarraju’

With Nagarjuna Akkineni, Naga Chaitanya, Ramya Krishna, and Krithi Shetty in the lead roles, the much-anticipated movie ‘Bangarraju’ is in the news.

With father-son duo of Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya on the screen, this movie is expected to entertain the fans during Sankranthi.

Krithi Shetty, who allured the Telugu audience in the recent blockbuster movie ‘Uppena’, is all set to star opposite Naga Chaitanya in ‘Bangarraju’. The makers unveiled the first look poster of the actress earlier on Thursday.

“#Bangarraju is coming soon …ladies first!! Introducing @IamKrithiShetty as our Nagalakshmi .. Here’s the first look”, Naga Chaitanya Akkineni wrote on his Twitter timeline.

Krithi Shetty looks apt in a village belle avatar, wearing a bottle-green outfit. As her role is named ‘Naga Lakshmi’, she is seen wearing a rose garland and seen waving at the people who are assembled in front of her. The poster also suggests that Krithi is being felicitated, as the people around her shower flowers and garland her.

The look on Krithi’s face suggests that she either has achieved something or she is obsessed with the praises. Well, industry folks think this is a huge opportunity for Krithi, as she grabs a chance to work with stars like Nagarjuna, Ramya Krishna, and Chaitanya.

‘Bangarraju’ is directed by Kalyan Krishna Kurasala, who delivered the hit ‘Soggade Chinni Nayana’ with Nagarjuna.

Abhishek Bachchan-starrer ‘Bob Biswas’ to release on December 3

Actor Abhishek Bachchan’s upcoming film ‘Bob Biswas’ is all set to premiere on December 3.

Produced by Red Chilles Entertainment and Bound script, ‘Bob Biswas’ will premiere on ZEE5. The film is directed by Diya Annapurna Ghosh is produced by Gauri Khan, Sujoy Ghosh and Gaurav Verma.

Debutant Director Diya Annapurna Ghosh said: “I have had the most fantastic experience designing ‘Bob Biswas’, a crime-drama that has a love-story in its essence. This film came to me in 2020 which was one of the most difficult times in all of our lives. I was blessed with a fabulous set of actors like Abhishek and Chitrangda amongst others who have given it their all.”

The crime-drama set against the backdrop of a love story, showcasing the dual life led by contract killer, Bob Biswas. The film which was shot in Kolkata and also stars Chitrangda Singh.

Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India shared: “We are sure that Abhishek’s unique portrayal of the character will capture people’s imagination and will stay with them”.

Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh from Boundscript added that “this is a new ‘Bob Biswas’, he is like any of us. In life we all have various roles to play, whether as a parent, spouse or a friend and in each role we are equally responsible and accountable. This is the world of Bob, where he is trying to cope with each role as his life unfolds before him.”

He added that creating this world and Bob was super exciting and having Abhishek onboard has made the “film even cooler. I genuinely hope that the audience enjoys what they see”.

Gaurav Verma, Producer & COO Red Chillies Entertainment commented: “It’s a unique film, a character spin-off, something we have never attempted before. It was exciting to work with Diya, who has transformed into a director with a lot of promise in her very first film.”

Lakshmi Manchu on her Malayalam debut with Mohanlal in ‘Monster’

Lakshmi Manchu is all set to foray into Malayalam movies and she says “stepping into Mollywood is not the biggest news, but sharing the screen with Mohanlal is.”

Lakshmi Manchu gave an exclusive interview to an interview.

Lakshmi’s Malayalam debut is to bring her together with superstar Mohanlal in his much-anticipated ‘Monster’. Lakshmi, who is an actress and a producer, shares her excitement, as she starts shooting for the movie.

Helmed by Vyshak, ‘Monster’ is to unveil multiple layers of Lakshmi as the role demands. The ‘Gundello Godari’ actress shares how she prepped for the role.

“I had a hint of what the role is, but only got a grip on the idiosyncrasy after shooting for a couple of days. It took me a while to discover the depth and the interwoven layers of the role I have to play in ‘Monster'”, Lakshmi said.

On being quizzed about how Lakshmi manages with the language, she confidently replies that she is determined to do anything for the role she wants to play.

“I am an artistic killer. If you rope me in for a Korean movie, I will speak Korean. Though I have watched Malayalam movies all my life, I must admit that I am not familiar, which doesn’t sum up that I cannot cope up with it. I am giving my best anyways,” Lakshmi said.

Lakshmi talks about her small and big wars with her father Manchu Mohan Babu, as she narrates, “I always have these kinds of arguments with my father, where he calls me a working woman, to which I disagree. I ask him – When your sons are working too, why specifically call me a working woman when you do not mention them as working men? This argument is endless. But, my father is always supportive of the work I do”.

Lakshmi will also act in a Tamil movie which would be announced soon. The actress is currently shooting in Kochi for ‘Monster’.

Teaser of Nani’s highly anticipated ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ unveiled

Tollywood actor Nani’s magnum opus ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ is in the limelight ever since it was announced. The makers have now unveiled an intense glimpse from the movie, which doubles the hype around the release.

The teaser opens with a mind-blowing scene where a fort is shown, full of lamps, after which the scene shifts to a boat, which is set on fire when afloat. A female voice narrates the vulnerabilities of the land, while the ones who are considered the Gods turn out to be demons.

The complexity of the teaser still portrays the pathetic lives of ‘Devadasis’, while they contemplate a hero, who would save them from the hell they are in.

‘Shyam Singha Roy’ becomes that revolutionary spark, who questions the ill practices of society. He is seen chasing off the evil people from harming the women, as he narrates a simple yet intense dialogue in Bengali. The teaser shows us glimpses of Kolkata and the indigenous.

The introduction of Sai Pallavi, as she is spotted dancing at a temple, is as intense as the teaser itself. Then, the teaser also shows another dimension called Vasu who’s in love with Krithi Shetty.

The teaser establishes a solid buzz for ‘Shyam Singha Roy’, which is slated for release on December 24. The promotions have kickstarted and the team would soon release interesting posters and videos as well.

Shahid Kapoor-starrer ‘Bull’ to release in April 2023

Actor Shahid Kapoor’s next film titled ‘Bull’ has been locked for a 2023 release. The film will hit the big screen on April 7, 2023.

The film directed by debutant director Aditya Nimbalkar, is set in the 1980s and is inspired by real-life events. This is the first co-production between T-Series and Guilty By Association.

Bhushan Kumar, Managing Director, T-Series said: “‘Bull’ is an ambitious project and one the biggest action movies coming out of T-Series stable, we continue to reassure audience’s long standing romance with the silver screen with this release. It is a Shahid Kapoor film tailor-made to be viewed at your nearest theatre.”

‘Bull’ is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series, is a Guilty By Association production with story by Parveez Shaikh and Aseem Arrora and directed by Aditya Nimbalkar.

Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Amar Butala and Garima Mehta, the film is slated to hit the floors in early 2022.

Amar Butala, Producer, Guilty By Association (GBA) said: “‘Bull’ marks the beginning of our association with Bhushan Kumar ji and Shahid who will be seen in a new action avatar in the film. We hope to deliver a big screen extravaganza packed with adrenaline so it truly is a Good Friday at the box-office.”

Garima Mehta, Producer, Guilty By Association (GBA) added: “‘Bull’ is inspired by the valour of our men in uniform. It is sure to enthrall and inspire all at the same time”.

Packed December for Telugu cinelovers with ‘Pushpa’, ‘Ghani’, ‘Akhanda’

The month of December is normally not considered a reliable timeline for movie releases in Telugu.

From the traders’ point of view, most of the people around the world have their vacations planned during December, which has an impact on other entertainment sources like cinema.

But, it seems like the times have changed. With the adverse effects of the pandemic, all the shootings and movie releases have muddled up. So December becomes a month with fully packed releases in Tollywood. While pan-Indian movies like ‘Pushpa’ and ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ are gearing up for December releases, ‘Ghani’ and ‘Akhanda’ are set to see their releases as well.

‘Pushpa’ is directed by Sukumar and stars Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles. The movie is based on the real-life incidents of red sandal wood smugglers in Andhra Pradesh. This crime thriller is slated for its huge release on December 17.

Nani, Sai Pallavi, Madonna Sebastian, and Krithi Shetty in the lead roles, the movie ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ has grabbed the attention of all. Billed to be an action thriller, the movie is slated for a grand release on December 24.

Titled ‘Ghani’, the sports drama is to unleash the beast mode of Varun Tej. The movie is slated for its release on December 24. There are talks going on that the release date would be pushed to December 31. But there is no official confirmation yet.

On the other hand, Balakrishna’s upcoming commercial entertainer ‘Akhanda’ is gearing up for its release on December 2. With multiple releases ahead, Tollywood is to cater entertainment with these multi-genre movies.