NTR praises his uncle Balakrishna after watching ‘Akhanda’

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NTR praises his uncle Balakrishna after watching ‘Akhanda’

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s movie ‘Akhanda’, which hit the screens on Thursday, has managed to become one of the biggest openers of the season, at the box office. With super positive reports from all over, the movie has managed to receive applause from a few celebrities as well.

Telugu celebrities, who watched ‘Akhanda’, have been tweeting all day, praising the movie. Biggies including Mahesh Babu, Nani, Sundeep Kishan, Ram Pothineni, Gopichand Malineni, and many others have expressed their excitement over, their respective social media profiles.

‘RRR’ fame NTR, who watched the movie ‘Akhanda’, took to his Twitter, to congratulate his uncle Nandamuri Balakrishna. NTR added his praises to Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda’, as he wrote, “Just finished watching #Akhanda. Congrats Bala Babai and the whole team on scoring this resounding success.So many hardcore fan moments to enjoy.”

Apparently, Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda’ is a crucial film for Tollywood, as it is one of the movies with such hype, being released post the second wave of the pandemic.

Helmed by Telugu’s popular filmmaker Boyapari Srinu, the movie ‘Akhanda’ stars Pragya Jaiswal as the heroine, while Balakrishna has played a role with multiple shades.

Varun Tej’s ‘Ghani’ likely to get postponed

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Varun Tej’s ‘Ghani’ likely to get postponed

Telugu actor Varun Tej is all set to allure the audience with his upcoming movie titled ‘Ghani’. However, there is a buzz that the release of the sports drama, which is supposed to hit the screens during the third week of December, has been postponed.

Now that the makers of ‘Ghani’ are plotting for a postponement, sources believe the movie would hit the screens in March 2022. ‘Ghani’, which is supposed to clash with Nani’s ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ on December 24, is said to be postponed due to obvious reasons.

It is reported that the makers of ‘Ghani’ and ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ have come to a consensus in order to avoid the clash in theatres.

As both the movies deserve to get enough attention from the audience, analysts, who had a brief discussion with the makers, indicated that solo releases would favour the movies with a good amount of attention, as well as box-office collections.

So, the makers of ‘Ghani’ seem to have backed off, postponing the movie release, to avoid a box-office clash. With this, Nani’s ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ gets a clear line, as it’s going to be a solo release for the film. The fresh release date of ‘Ghani’ is yet to be finalized by the makers.

Helmed by Kiran Korapati, ‘Ghani’ is a tale of a boxer’s transformation. Varun Tej has worked hard for the movie, as he also underwent a physical transformation, to fit into the role.

Rewind: Big B looks back as ‘KBC’ completes 1,000 episodes

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Rewind: Big B looks back as ‘KBC’ completes 1,000 episodes

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan talks about his journey on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ as the show completes a thousand episodes on December 3.

He says: “This year the show completes 1,000 episodes, and I couldn’t be happier. I believe this is the most generous show and it continues to give to the contestants, audiences and to all of us associated with it – be it ‘Gyaan’, ‘Dhan’ or ‘Sammaan’ (Knowledge, wealth, respect). Each season of KBC has been a learning for me and to be with the team, the contestants who come from different parts of our country and to interact with them is a joy. I hope that this show continues to create history just like it has, in every way.”

On the Friday special episode, Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Navya Naveli Nanda will be on the hotseat.

Furthermore, Siddhartha Basu, who is the consultant for ‘KBC 13’, shares about the show and Amitabh as the host. The show has seen 1,588 participants on the hotseat and has given 25 ‘Crorepatis’.

He says: “It’s rare enough to be part of a knowledge show that made television history, holding a nation in its thrall, but rarer still to be associated with it throughout its run, 21 years on. With Amitabh Bachchan driving the show with unique flair and empathy, it remains one that not only engages both hearts and minds, but one that touches lives.”

The Friday special episode will air on December 3 on Sony Entertainment Television.

Shock and Awe: Aakanksha Singh recounts Big B’s gesture after her injury

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Shock and Awe: Aakanksha Singh recounts Big B’s gesture after her injury

Actress Aakanksha Singh, who plays a pivotal role in the upcoming Ajay Devgn directorial ‘Runway 34’ that also features Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, shares how during the shooting of the film she met with an accident and Big B came to her aid.

Sharing about the incident, Aakanksha said, “During the shoot of the film, I got severely injured and ended up with a fracture. However, I continued to shoot despite the injury and the pain. I used to arrive on set on a wheelchair but never missed a day of work. Big B especially got a Buggy for me from his house to use as he noticed that I was facing difficulty moving around on the wheelchair. Being the gentleman that he is, he also went to the extent to make sure that I was comfortable during the shoot.”

Such a gesture coming from an icon like Amitabh really touched the actress.

The film ‘Runway 34’, also featuring Ajay Devgn and Rakulpreet Singh, Boman Irani, Angira Dhar – is a high-octane thrilled based on true event – slated to release April 29, 2022.

Taking Aim: Venkatesh unveils trailer of Naga Shaurya’s ‘Lakshya’

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Taking Aim: Venkatesh unveils trailer of Naga Shaurya’s ‘Lakshya’

Telugu star Daggubati Venkatesh unveiled a theatrical trailer of sports drama ‘Lakshya’ starring Naga Shaurya on Wednesday.

Naga Shaurya’s ‘Lakshya’ is billed as a sports drama directed by Santhosh Jagarlapudi.

Naga Shaurya plays an archer in the movie, as seen in the trailer. He is seen avenging his humiliation, as he focuses on his aim. How he rises from the ashes is one of the highlights in the movie.

Naga Shaurya has appeared in two different get ups. Ketika Sharma is to appear as his girlfriend in the highly emotional sports drama.

Jagapathi Babu, Sachin Khedekar, and others are seen in vital roles. Presented by Sonali Narang, the film is produced by Narayan Das K. Narang, Puskur Ram Mohan Rao, Sharrath Marar under Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP, and Northstar Entertainment Pvt Ltd banners.

‘Lakshya’ is all set to release worldwide on December 10. The team has started promoting the movie.

Anand Deverakonda’s ‘Pushpaka Vimanam’ set for OTT release

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Anand Deverakonda’s ‘Pushpaka Vimanam’ set for OTT release

‘Pushpaka Vimanam’, starring Anand Deverakonda, will premiere on Aha OTT service from December 10.

The movie stars Anand Deverakonda as a husband whose wife has eloped.

‘Pushpaka Vimanam’, which was released on November 12, received a positive response from viewers and was tagged as ‘new age drama’, by the critics. It also performed well and made decent collections at the box-office.

Directed by Damodara, ‘Pushpaka Vimanam’ is touted to be a simple, yet complex story, which deals with a witty narrative. Anand Deverakonda was critically praised for his acting.

Telugu hero Vijay Deverakonda, who is also Anand Deverakonda’s brother, is the presenter of the movie. Earlier, during the theatrical release promotions, Vijay Deverakonda had described the movie as a “social commentary on arranged marriages, societal pressures, moral policing, and finding love.”

‘Pushpaka Vimanam’ is a comedy thriller, starring actor Sunil in the role of a cop. VK Naresh, Saanve Megghana, Viva Harsha, and Jabardasth Seshu play important roles in the movie.

Tollywood celebs join efforts to aid flood victims in AP

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Tollywood celebs join efforts to aid flood victims in AP

In the wake of the devastating floods in Andhra Pradesh, Tollywood celebrities have come forward to donate to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to help the flood victims.

Tollywood stars Jr NTR, Mahesh Babu, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, and Chiranjeevi have donated Rs 25 lakh each.

The recent floods in Andhra Pradesh hit places like Nellore, Tirupati, and Chittoor. There were hundreds of people affected due to the floods. Some of them remain homeless to date, while farmers sustained heavy losses, losing their irrigated lands and crops for the season.

Many Telugu actors came forward to help Andhra Pradesh as they contributed Rs 25 lakh each towards AP Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to aid with the rehabilitation efforts in the flood-hit areas.

Mahesh Babu said, “In light of the devastating floods in Andhra Pradesh, I would like to contribute Rs 25 lakh towards the CMRF. Request everyone to come forward and help AP during this hour of crisis.”

Ram Charan’s tweet reads, “Heart feels heavy to see the suffering of people in AP due to devastating floods. Making a modest contribution of Rs 25 lakh towards Chief Minister Relief Fund to help with the relief works.”

Jr NTR, who also donated a significant amount, wrote, “Moved by the plight of people affected by the recent floods in Andhra Pradesh, I am contributing Rs 25 lakh as a small step to aid in their recovery.”

Allu Arjun wrote, “My heart goes out to the people of #AndhraPradesh who have been affected by the recent floods. I am making a contribution of Rs 25 lakh towards @AndhraPradeshCM Relief Fund to aid with the rehabilitation efforts.”

Kareena Kapoor Khan’s hair care routine

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Kareena Kapoor Khan’s hair care routine

Kareena Kapoor Khan leads the way for a hair care brand derived by nature and elevated by science. St Botanica is taking the next step in its journey with the keen objective to attract new generations of consumers. Based on extensive research-based the formulations contain natural and organic ingredients and steer away from preservatives, parabens, mineral oils, synthetic colours, perfumes and so on.

In chats with the Bollywood actress to get more details:

Many people find with pregnancy their hair takes a tool, did you experience this at all and if so what did you do about it?

Kareena:

Pregnancy can definitely cause all kinds of hair problems, especially postpartum hair fall. Thankfully I ensured I provided my body and hair with enough nourishment. Diet is an extremely important part of the process so I made sure to include good fats in the form of seeds, nuts, eggs and fish. Moreover, I avoided any form of extreme hair styling as it puts a lot of stress on your scalp and you really don’t need that! St. Botanica’s Moroccan ArganOil massage is always my go-to for hair care and de-stressing.

Good hair really goes far to lift your mood. Do you agree?

Kareena:

Definitely! I think I speak for all women when I say a good hair day just makes your day so much easier and brighter.

What is your hair care routine, and do you believe home remedies go a long way in maintaining your locks?

Kareena:

My hair care routine includes a deep oil massage once in a while. I shampoo and condition my hair every 2-3 days. I also incorporate the St. Botanica Hair Mask in my routine. I’m a big believer in nature-inspired home remedies to nourish hair, which is why working with St. Botanica has been such a good fit, as they are inspired by nature and elevated by science.

When it comes to grooming and beauty products, people are turning to products which are chemical free, free of animal testing and sustainable, do you find this is important?

Kareena:

I have always been very conscious about the products I use and make sure they are focused on natural ingredients rather than chemicals. Sustainable buying is the need of the hour so it is extremely important that my beauty products be ethical and sustainable. True beauty cannot be achieved at the cost of harming others, so yes, shifting towards animal and environmental cruelty-free products and adopting sustainable beauty methods is extremely important. This is also a reason why I swear by the brand, as all the products are derived from botanical actives and the range is 90 per cent vegan & free from parabens and sulphates.

Hair accessories, a blowdry or natural locks, your go-to style?

Kareena:

Natural, easy-to-do hair has always been my go-to. I love a good beachy-wave look!

The one lockdown habit you can’t seem to shake off?

Kareena:

One lockdown habit I really can’t seem to shake off is how I’m always sanitising everything at home. Although, I suppose this is not the worst habit to have…

Please tell us about your association with St Botanica?

Kareena:

I am thrilled to be the face of St. Botanica, a brand that uses the power of Science to extract the best from Nature and Natural Botanics. I have always been extremely particular with the products I use for my hair and St. Botanica’s belief of perfecting the art of hair care with quality-driven formulations and Bio Actives is something I deeply resonate with.

When the brand approached me for this association, they told me about their extensive research-based formulations containing natural and organic ingredients, and steering away from preservatives, parabens, mineral oils, synthetic colours, it did definitely spark my interest. It’s a serious brand that delivers serious results and as a consumer, I was delighted to see them delivering on their promise.

Swapnil Joshi-starrer horror film ‘Bali’ to have digital premiere on Dec 9

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Swapnil Joshi-starrer horror film ‘Bali’ to have digital premiere on Dec 9

Actor Swapnil Joshi’s upcoming Marathi horror film will be having a digital premiere on December 9.

Helmed by filmmaker Vishal Furia and produced by Arjun Singgh Baran and Kartk D Nishandar’s GSEAMS (Global Sports Entertainment and Media Solutions Private Limited), the film, which also stars Pooja Sawant and Samarth Jadhav, will premiere on Amazon Prime Video.

Furia said: “As a genre, I have been drawn to horror and it’s been my constant effort to break new ground with every film in this space. The best kind of horror films are psychological, which create empathy for characters despite their basic premise being far from reality. The more we believe what we are watching, the more immersive the experience becomes.”

“This is exactly what ‘Bali’ is about, dealing with a gamut of emotions, fear being the biggest among them all. I would like to thank producers Arjun and Kartk for believing in the work I do.”

‘Bali’ is about the life of a widowed, middle-clasBalis father, Shrikant (Swapnil Joshi), which takes an unexpected turn when his 7-year-old son Mandar (Samarth Jadhav) collapses and is referred to a Jan Sanjeevani hospital for a detailed diagnosis. Things change when Mandar starts talking to a mysterious nurse, who he claims is staying in the abandoned part of the hospital.

“Amazon Prime Video has always strived to bring its viewers content that stand out in terms of storytelling, layered narratives, and compelling performances,” said Manish Menghani, head of acquisition, India content, Amazon Prime Video.

Menghani added: “Following the love that consumers have showered on Chhorii, we are thrilled to continue our association with Vishal Furia, who is attempting to redefine the horror genre in India. With a stellar cast, including Swapnil Joshi, Bali adds further value to our ever-expanding language content portfolio.”

Producers Arjun Singgh Baran and Kartk D Nishandar of GSEAMS added: “There is no denying that horror as a genre appeals to a vast expanse of audience. However, it calls for a lot of authenticity and precision in the narrative to become a success.”

Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey-starrer ‘420 IPC’ trailer out

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Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey-starrer ‘420 IPC’ trailer out

Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Gul Panag and Rohan Vinod Mehra starrer suspense drama film ‘420 IPC’ is releasing on December 17.

The trailer was released on Tuesday.

The trailer shows Vinay as a simple Chartered Accountant named Keswani who has influential clients like the Deputy Director of MMRDA. When this client is arrested by the CBI for a Rs 1200 crore scam and when another client accuses Keswani of stealing and forging 3 blank cheques of Rs 50 lakh each, Keswani’s life turns upside down as he fights the grave accusations of theft, forgery, and attempted bank fraud.

The film is directed by Manish Gupta who said, “After exploring murder mysteries and false rape cases in my previous films, I wanted to make a suspense film that did not involve a violent crime and had subtle humour. I’d got the idea for 420 IPC during my extensive three years of research for Section 375 that brought me face to face with court procedures in economic offense cases – which I found to be an unexplored premise for a film”.

Vinay said, “I believe in the power of good writing and that’s what �420 IPC’ is. It’s a tight script written by Manish Gupta with an edgy plot that will keep the audience hooked till the last frame. I play a simple family man, a chartered accountant, who finds himself in the midst of a scam.”

Ranvir Shorey mentioned, “In �420 IPC’, I am portraying the role of an eccentric Parsi public prosecutor which is something I haven’t done before. This is a riveting suspense film about an economic offense which is an uncharted topic in Bollywood, so I am excited to see the audience’s reaction to the trailer and the film”.

Produced by ZEE Studios and Rajesh Kejriwal and Gurpal Sachar, the film releases on ZEE5.

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