Stage is set for OTT release of ‘RRR’

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Stage is set for OTT release of ‘RRR’

Hyderabad, May 12 Jr NTR and Ram Charan’s epic ‘RRR’ will be released on ZEE5 on May 20.

‘RRR’ the S.S. Rajamouli-directed film that took the country by storm with its box office receipts will now be released on OTT a few months after its worldwide theatrical release.

Despite the fact that the producers have kept the details of ‘RRR’s OTT release under wraps for the time being, it is expected that they will make an official announcement soon.

The film will be available in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada on the platform, with a Hindi version coming soon.

The blockbuster starred Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Samuthirakani, Olivia Morris, Shriya Saran, and others, and was produced on a large scale by DVV Danayya. MM Keeravaani composed the film’s music.

Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan plan to compensate investors for ‘Acharya’ losses

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Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan plan to compensate investors for ‘Acharya’ losses

Hyderabad, May 12 The recent ‘Acharya’, featuring megastar Chiranjeevi and his son Ram Charan, turned out to be a box office disaster.

Ram Charan is reportedly making up for the losses, as many investors who hoped for a blockbuster invested a lot of money and lost money.

Following the film’s lukewarm reception around the world, a distributor recently wrote Chiranjeevi an open letter requesting compensation for the losses.

Directed by Koratala Siva, ‘Acharya’ failed to impress, despite the fact that Telugu’s most-hyped father-son duo Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan appeared together on screen.

Furthermore, with Koratala Siva on board, the investors did not expect the film to be such a disaster.

The news that Ram Charan is planning to compensate a portion of the film’s losses has sparked hope among buyers and distributors, who have suffered huge losses.

Chiranjeevi, on the other hand, will be seen in ‘Godfather’, ‘Bholaa Shankar’, and a couple of other movies.

 

No price hike for ‘F3’ tickets: Producers

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No price hike for ‘F3’ tickets: Producers

Hyderabad, May 12 Big-budget Telugu films are increasingly being released with a huge hike in ticket prices in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana but the team of ‘F3’ has reportedly decided against raising ticket prices.

According to early reports, the producers of ‘F3’ have decided to use standard ticket prices.

A rise in the ticket prices can be considered as one of the factors which have caused a certain amount of damage to the recently released movies.

Movies like ‘Radhe Shyam’, ‘Acharya’, and ‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata’, being subject to hike in the ticket prices, had an impact on the bookings.

‘F3’ will thus be one of the first Telugu films to be released with regular ticket prices. However, official confirmation from the producers is awaited.

On the May 27, Venkatesh, Varun Tej, Tamannah, and Mehreen-starrer ‘F3’ will be released in theatres.

Sonal Chauhan, Rajendra Prasad, Pragathi, Annapurna, and others will appear in important roles, while Pooja Hegde will be seen in a special song in the film, which is directed by Anil Ravipudi.

Thaman tweets about a candid interview with Mahesh Babu

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Thaman tweets about a candid interview with Mahesh Babu

Hyderabad, May 11 ‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata,’ starring Mahesh Babu, will have a worldwide theatrical release on Thursday. In the meantime, the cast and crew are promoting Parasuram Petla’s directorial.

Musician Thaman has reportedly conducted an interview with the star hero, and he has hinted at this via his social media posts.

“After a very very long time catching up for an interview with Our Very Own Super Star Mahesh Babu Garu. Sitting Next to Him Chatting and Talking about Our Block Buster Sarkaru Vaaripaata. Was On Sky”, Thaman’s tweet reads.

By amplifying the hype around ‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata,’ Thaman, who has collaborated with the ‘Murari’ actor for the first time, has rendered a couple of soundtracks that have turned out to be instant chartbusters.

Now that Thaman has conducted an interview with Mahesh, their fans are eager to hear what the two have to say about the upcoming film “Sarkaru Vaari Paata.” This exclusive interview will be released soon.

Keerthy Suresh of ‘Mahanati’ fame plays the female lead in this film, and her chemistry with Mahesh Babu is expected to be one of the film’s major highlights.

Santoor maestro Pt. Shivkumar Sharma cremated with full state honours

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Santoor maestro Pt. Shivkumar Sharma cremated with full state honours

Mumbai, May 11 Santoor maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharma was cremated with full state honours, comprising Mumbai Police gun salute, at the Vile Parle Hindu crematorium, here on Wednesday evening with Bollywood turning out in force to bid him a tearful adieu.

Santoor maestro Pt. Shivkumar Sharma cremated with full state honours

His wife Manorama, sons Rahul and Rohit, family members and film fraternity friends like his longtime partner Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and table exponent Zakir Hussain were among those present.

Earlier, a large number of prominent personalities took Pt. Sharma’s final ‘darshan’ at his residence in Juhu, where his mortal remains were kept for three hours.

Among those who came and paid last respects were Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Javed Akhtar and his wife Shabana Azmi, singer Ila Arun, music composer Jatin-Lalit Pandit, many singers, musicians and commoners.

Later, hundreds of people could be seen on the roads bowing and offering their final farewell to the legendary musician draped in the tricolour as his flowerbedecked funeral cortege wended its way to the crematorium.

Born on January 13, 1938, Pt. Sharma brought the humble folk-music instrument ‘Santoor’ onto the world stage with his unique renditions.

He collaborated with the eminent flautist Pt. Chaurasia as the Shiv-Hari duo, composed music for several films including “Silsila”, “Lamhe”, “Chandni”,”Darr” and others.

Pt. Sharma was bestowed with honours and accolades including the Padma Vibhushan in 2001.

Top leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and other dignitaries mourned the death of the 84-year-old Pandit Sharma following a cardiac failure on Tuesday morning.

Word Star: Ram Charan is a fan of the book ‘Offspring’

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Word Star: Ram Charan is a fan of the book ‘Offspring’

Hyderabad, May 11 Telugu superstar Ram Charan, who had tasted the astounding success of ‘RRR’ along with Jr NTR, had to face a debacle with ‘Acharya’. Now the actor is busy shooting for his next big-budget movie.

The ‘Rangasthalam’ actor tweeted about his most recent read, Sandeep M. Bhatnagar’s ‘Offspring’ which he recommends for everyone.

Ram Charan’s tweet reads, ” ‘Offspring’ by Sandeep M. Bhatnagar is a poignant tale of choices in life. It meticulously captures the consequences of choosing goals over love, family, and traditions.”

Sandeep’s personal experience and close interaction with immigrants while working at the Indian Consulate General in New York inspired ‘Offspring’.

Ram Charan, a busy actor, mentions this book in which the author shares his thoughts on life’s choices. The ‘Magadheera’ actor appears to be impressed by the book’s narration, which captures the consequences of prioritizing goals over love, family, and tradition.

“Recommending this fascinating work to everyone!!”, the ‘RRR’ actor adds.

On the work front, Ram Charan will be seen next to Kiara Advani in their big-ticket movie under Tamil director Shankar Shanmugam of ‘Robo’ fame.

Mahesh Babu’s ‘Bollywood cannot afford me’ statement sparks debate

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Mahesh Babu’s ‘Bollywood cannot afford me’ statement sparks debate

Hyderabad, May 11 Mahesh Babu recently made a statement at Adivi Sesh’s ‘Major’ trailer launch, which has sparked a debate. When asked about his plans to star in Bollywood films, the actor stated that “Bollywood cannot afford” him.

Despite the fact that the statement has been taken out of context, social media is buzzing with conversations about the same subject.

Mahesh Babu’s fans defend his statement, claiming that he has always given the same response, which is now being exaggerated.

“I may come across as arrogant, but I have received numerous offers in Hindi. However, I believe they cannot afford me. I don’t want to squander any of my time or others. I never considered leaving Telugu cinema or going to other places, because of the fame and love I have here.”

“I’ve always imagined making films here and seeing them grow in popularity, and that dream is now becoming a reality. I couldn’t be more pleased,” is what the ‘Okkadu’ actor stated at the event.

Mahesh Babu is also not comfortable with acting in remakes, which he has always been open about. “If a person doesn’t want to work in a certain space, why do we have to assume that the person doesn’t respect them?”, one of his fans wrote.

“Why do we have to draw controversy from every other statement by the actors”, another one wrote.

Venkatesh Daggubati spotted at ‘Preminchukundaam Raa’ reunion

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Venkatesh Daggubati spotted at ‘Preminchukundaam Raa’ reunion

Hyderabad, May 11 ‘Preminchukundaam Raa’, directed by Jayanth C Paranjee and released in 1997, was not only one of the year’s biggest box office hits but also a milestone in Venkatesh Daggubati’s career.

The movie team recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of this film in a spectacular way. Jayanth C Paranji posted videos of the meet on Instagram with the caption “Reunion Madness At Home.”

Venkatesh is seen in the video enjoying the party alongside Jayanth, Babu Mohan, V.N. Aditya, and a few other movie stars.

While this is the first time a Telugu movie team has celebrated a reunion, one of the major highlights is that the team had a theme party to relive memories from ‘Preminchukundaam Raa.’

The film, which starred Venkatesh and Anjala Zaveri, was praised for its youthful love story, performances, and memorable songs, all of which contributed to the film’s positive critical reception.

One of the film’s highlights is Jayanth’s narration. It was the first Telugu film to run for 100 days in more than 50 locations, with 50 days in 57 locations.

On the other hand, Venkatesh will be seen in Anil Ravipudi’s ready-to-release movie ‘F3’.

Mahesh Babu discusses his father Krishna’s biopic

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Mahesh Babu discusses his father Krishna’s biopic

Hyderabad, May 11 Mahesh Babu’s ‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata’ is set to hit theatres on May 12 and he is very busy with interviews and media appearances. He was asked if he wanted to act in a biography about his father’s life.

Mahesh explained, “For me, my dad is my God. I will not act in his biopic, I would rather love to produce if the subject can be dealt with properly.”

Fans of superstar Krishna (Mahesh’s father) appreciate Mahesh’s references to him in his films. Both stars have appeared in a few films before, and their fans adored them.

Fans went crazy when Krishna’s Alluri Sitaramaraju reference appeared in ‘Sarileru Neekevvaru’ recently. So, there is a constant expectation that Mahesh might someday depict Krishna in his biopic, which would portray the illustrious career of the first superstar in Telugu.

Mahesh was asked if he would be willing to do so in that context.

‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata’ will hit the screens on May 12 starring Mahesh Babu and Keerthy Suresh in the lead roles.

Pooja Hegde set to represent India at Cannes Film Festival

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Pooja Hegde set to represent India at Cannes Film Festival

Mumbai, May 11 Actress Pooja Hegde will be making her debut at the annual Cannes Film Festival while also representing the country.

The ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’ actor will be flying to France on May 16. She will be attending the festival on May 17-18 and she will be present at the after-party that hosts some of the most celebrated actors worldwide.

Pooja says, “First and foremost I am so proud that India will be the country of honor, this year, at the Marche’ Du Film at the Cannes Film Festival. Our country has a rich history with the festival, which stems back to Chetan Anand’s ‘Neecha Nagar’ winning the top prize at the festival in 1946. I strongly believe in the power of cinema and stories to overcome language, geographic and cultural barriers.”

“Cannes represents a unique celebration of those barriers being removed – through the coming together of Film, Culture, and Fashion. The opportunity to be attending and representing India is one I will always cherish and hope to continue to do so for the rest of my life.”

On the work front, Pooja is gearing up to shoot for ‘Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali’ with Salman Khan and dive into the promotional spree for Rohit Shetty’s ‘Cirkus’. She also has ‘SSMB28’ opposite Mahesh Babu on her slate.

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