Samantha Ruth Prabhu Attends Citadel Premiere in London

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is currently occupied with her thrilling action series, the Indian adaptation of Citadel. The series recently had a grand premiere in London, attended by Samantha and popular Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan.

Both stars looked stunning in monochrome black outfits, with Samantha accessorizing with a Bulgari necklace and bracelet. The event was graced by directors Raj and DK, the Russo Brothers, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and others. The series will be available on Amazon Prime from April 28th, with new episodes airing every Friday.

Apart from attending the premiere, Samantha also explored London and shared her experiences on social media. In a recent post, she is seen casually strolling around the city in black pants paired with a blue denim jacket. She also posed for pictures with the Indian team of the series, Raj and DK, and spent time with them.

On the professional front, Samantha has recently worked on the mythological drama Shaakuntalam. She is also currently working on her upcoming Telugu film, Kushi, alongside Arjun Reddy actor Vijay Deverakonda, under the direction of Shiva Nirvana.

Virupaksha Movie Review by the Public

Sai Dharam Tej’s latest film, “Virupaksha,” marks his 14th movie and follows his previous release, “Republic.” Unlike his previous works, this movie ventures into the realm of horror, set in the 1980s in a mystical and fictional village called Rudravanam. The film’s plot revolves around strange and mysterious happenings experienced by the villagers, creating a buzz among Telugu audiences who haven’t experienced horror in a while.

Starring alongside Sai Dharam Tej is Samyuktha Menon, while Ajay, Abhinav Gomatam, Syamala, Brahmaji, Sunil, Sai Chand, Rajeev Kanakala, and Sonia Singh feature in supporting roles. Driector is Karthik Dandu and Writer is also the same person the screenplay is by director Sukumar. Through the banners of Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra. The producer for this was Sukumar and BVSN Prasad.

The film’s music, composed by B Ajaneesh Loknath, is in the capable hands of cinematographer Shamdat Sainudeen and editor Navin Nooli. Nagendra handles the art direction, while DTM Lavan Kusan manages the VFX. “Virupaksha” has created a lot of excitement with its gripping promotional material and Sai Dharam Tej’s venture into a new genre.

Jagapathi Babu confirms that he will be part of the cast for Sukumar’s upcoming film “Pushpa 2,

Pushpa 2: The Rule, the sequel to the blockbuster film Pushpa: The Rise, is all set to create a buzz with the new and transformed look of Allu Arjun, who plays the lead role. The film is written and directed by the versatile director Sukumar, who has already created a lot of anticipation among the audience with the video glimpse of the film titled “Where is Pushpa?”.

The film features a star-studded cast including Fahadh Faasil, Sunil, Rao Ramesh, Jagadeesh Prathap, Dhananjaya, and Anasuya Bharadwaj in prominent roles. All the actors from the first part will continue in the same roles, making Pushpa 2: The Rule a proper sequel.

Jagapathi Babu, the stylish villain of Tollywood, recently spoke about his role in the film Pushpa 2: The Rule while promoting his upcoming film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, starring Salman Khan, Venkatesh, Pooja Hedge, and others. He expressed his excitement about working with Director Sukumar again, after their successful collaboration in Rangasthalam. Jagapathi Babu also mentioned that his role in Pushpa 2 is challenging and he is looking forward to working with Allu Arjun.

Pushpa 2: The Rule is an action-packed film revolving around the smuggling of red sandalwood in the Seshachalam forests of Andhra Pradesh, with Rashmika Mandanna playing the female lead opposite Allu Arjun. The film is being produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar under the Mythri Movie Makers banner, and the energetic music director Devi Sri Prasad is composing the music for this high-budget project. The film is expected to be a visual treat for the audience and is eagerly awaited by fans.

New Cinematograph Act 2023 aims to strengthen anti-piracy measures in India

The Indian film industry has been grappling with the issue of piracy for a long time. Despite efforts by celebrities and technicians to create awareness about the negative impact of piracy, it continues to cause financial losses to the industry. The government has recognized the severity of the problem and has taken steps to address it by revising the Cinematograph Act of 1952.

Anurag Thakur, Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, announced the approval of the Cinematograph Amendment Bill of 2023 in a recent Union Cabinet meeting. He emphasized that piracy not only affects Indian films but also has worldwide effects. He pointed out that making a film is a collaborative effort that involves the hard work of a team and that piracy undermines the efforts of everyone involved.

Thakur also highlighted the importance of films in showcasing India’s culture, traditions, literature, and storytelling to the world. The film industry is a major contributor to the country’s economy, and piracy has caused crores worth of losses. The new Cinematograph Amendment Bill of 2023 aims to adopt the world’s best practices to eradicate piracy.

During the meeting, Thakur mentioned two Academy Award-winning films, The Elephant Whisperers and RRR’s Naatu Naatu, to emphasize the importance of protecting intellectual property in the film industry. The new amendment will benefit everyone involved in the film industry, including technicians, actors, and stakeholders.

The revision of the Cinematograph Act is a significant step in the fight against piracy in the film industry. With the implementation of the new Cinematograph Amendment Bill of 2023, the Indian film industry can look forward to better protection of its intellectual property and a more secure future.

Virupaksha movie set to deliver a nail-biting horror experience: Pre-Review

Virupaksha: An Upcoming Periodic Horror Film Set in Rudravanam Village

Virupaksha is an upcoming periodic horror film set in the mystical village of Rudravanam during the period between 1980 and 1990. The film features Supreme Hero Sai Dharam Tej in the lead role, with Samyuktha Menon playing the female lead. Directed by Karthik Dandu, the film has created a lot of suspense among audiences with its promotional material.

Produced by BVSN Prasad and Sukumar under the banners of Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra and Sukumar Writings, respectively, the film’s music has been composed by B Ajaneesh Loknath, with Shamdat Sainudeen serving as the cinematographer and Navin Nooli as the editor.

The promotional material has been building buzz by introducing the characters of the film before its release. The trailer reveals the village of Rudravanam, where mysterious occurrences have been taking place due to unknown occult practices. The villagers are clueless about the reason behind the strange happenings, and the rest of the movie follows the protagonist’s quest to uncover the dangerous truth.

The film boasts a great background score, as seen in the trailer and teaser, and the chemistry between Sai Dharam Tej and Samyuktha Menon looks promising. Overall, Virupaksha promises to be a thrilling horror ride set against the backdrop of a mystical village.

Alia Bhatt sends a special gift to Mahesh Babu’s daughter, Sitara

Sitara Ghattamaneni, the daughter of Superstar Mahesh Babu, is one of the most popular star kids in the film industry today. With a significant following on social media, Sitara is known for her adorable posts and dance performances that have won the hearts of many including actors like Samantha and Rakul Preet Singh.

Recently, Sitara shared a picture of herself on her Instagram account, wearing an outfit gifted to her by Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt’s teenage clothing line, Ed Heads. The post also featured a heartfelt note from Sitara thanking Alia for welcoming her into her family. She wrote, “Edheads it is! Thank you @aliaabhatt for having me as a piece of your family… wouldn’t be happy! Much love all of them!”

It’s no secret that Sitara’s parents, Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar, are extremely supportive of their children’s passions. Sitara, who is an avid social media user, frequently posts videos of herself dancing, a talent she has honed since childhood. Her dance performances receive a lot of love from fans and celebrities alike.

Overall, Sitara’s popularity on social media continues to grow, and it’s heartwarming to see the support she receives from her family and industry friends.

Mahesh Babu commends Akhil’s transformation in preparation for Agent role

The highly anticipated upcoming film Agent, directed by Surender Reddy and starring Akkineni Akhil, is set to release on April 28th in multiple languages worldwide. This action-packed spy thriller features Akhil in the lead role as a rogue agent, with Sakshi Vaidya as the female lead.

Recently, the filmmakers announced the trailer release event, which saw Akhil performing an impressive stunt, jumping from a height of 172 feet. The trailer itself received positive feedback from audiences, with many praising Akhil’s performance and the film’s overall look and feel.

One notable fan of the Agent trailer is none other than Superstar Mahesh Babu, who took to Twitter to express his admiration for the film. He was particularly impressed with Akhil’s stunning transformation for the role, going from a romantic hero to an action hero. Mahesh Babu also praised the film’s producer, Anil Sunkara, for bringing such a big project to life and wished the entire Agent team success.

The film also boasts an impressive supporting cast, including Malayalam superstar Mammootty and Bollywood actor Dino Morea in prominent roles. The script is written by Vakkantham Vamsi and the music is composed by Hip Hop Tamizha. Produced by AK Entertainment and Surender 2 Cinema, Agent promises to be a thrilling ride for audiences across the country.

Sanam Puri and Band Remake the Classic Romantic Song ‘Kya Hua Tera Wada’

Sanam Puri, the lead vocalist, and musician of the pop gemstone band Sanam participated in his excitement about the release of their recreation of the romantic song’ Kya Hua Tera Wada’ which was in the movie Hum Kisise Kum Naheen’.

The band, known for their renditions of classic Bollywood songs and original music, aims to give the quaint track an ultramodern touch Sanam, along with Samar Puri( lyrist/ lead guitar/ musician), VenkyS.( bass guitar), and Keshav Dhanraj, released the song on Saregama Music’s Youtube channel.

The band has also preliminarily released the effect of the song’ Aur Iss Dil Mein’. It has been a veritably important song for suckers and they encourage from when it was released it always gets support from suckers. Our platoon is awaiting further stimulants from movie suckers for’ Kya Hua Tera Wada’ too. Adding further, Vekny S,” We did important trouble to recreate the song for suckers. This is a new bone from’ Aur Iss Dil Mein’.”

Samar revealed that the song is a homage to fabulous artists. Burman and Mohammad Rafi. He said,” This is a donation to notorious artists Mohammad Rafi Saab andR.D. Burman Ji. The song was veritably emotionally connected and happily love in terms of positive vibes.” To enjoy this song’ Kya Hua Tera Wada’, you can watch it on youtube on the Saregama Music channel.

Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha Announce Engagement and Set Wedding Date for October

Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and AAP leader Raghav Chadha have taken their relationship to the next level as they recently got engaged in a traditional roka ceremony, which was attended by their close family members. The news comes after Parineeti was spotted wearing a silver band on her ring finger, sparking rumors of their relationship. The couple is reportedly planning to get married by the end of October this year.

However, Parineeti is not in a hurry to tie the knot, as she is busy with her professional commitments. Meanwhile, her cousin Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is set to star in the streaming series ‘Citadel’, will be in India during the last week of October to went the Jio Mami Film Festival 23rd edition.

On the work front, Parineeti will be seen alongside Diljit Dosanjh in the Imtiaz Ali-directed movie ‘Chamkila,’ which is inspired by Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila.

Top 10 Summer Release Telugu Movies on IMDb’s List

Tollywood, the Telugu film industry, has many exciting releases lined up for the summer season. Audiences are eagerly awaiting the release of these films, and IMDb has released a list of the top 10 most anticipated summer releases based on the number of views by audiences. Out of the top 10 films, 3 Telugu movies have made the cut: Adipurush, HanuMan, and Custody.

Adipurush, a pan-Indian film directed by Om Raut, is based on Valmiki’s Ramayana and features Prabhas and Kriti Sanon in lead roles as Lord Rama and Sita. This highly anticipated film is ranked third on the list after Jawan and Animal and is set to hit theaters on June 16th.

Hanuman, directed by Prasanth Varma, is the first Indian superhero film in Telugu, inspired by the Indian god Hanuman. Teja Sajja stars in the lead role, and with its impressive VFX and promotional material, the film has already gained a lot of attention from audiences. It ranks ninth on the list and is set to release on May 12th.

Custody, an action drama film featuring Akkineni Naga Chaitanya, is directed by Venkat Prabhu and made simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil. This movie, with the lead actor playing a cop role for the first time, ranks tenth on the IMDb list and is set to release on May 12th.

In addition to these films, Chatrapathi, an official remake of SS Rajamouli’s Telugu film of the same title, ranks fifth on the list. Animal, directed by well-known Tollywood director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has also made its mark on audiences and ranks second on the IMDb list.

Overall, these Telugu films have created a buzz among audiences, and their releases are highly anticipated this summer season.