Old Man Recovered From Covid-19 positive

A 62-year-old woman from Kerala, who remained in hospital for 45 days after she tested positive for the novel coronavirus, was finally discharged on Wednesday.The woman from Vadaserikkara village in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta first tested on March 9 and remained Covid-19 positive in the next 19 tests.

She was admitted in Kozhechery District Hospital along with her daughter after they came in contact with an NRI family from Italy who had arrived on February 29. While the daughter recovered and was discharged on April 1, her mother’s results showed she was still infected.

Dr Abey Sushan, National Health Mission Coordinator, Pathanamthitta, said the 20th test result was found to be negative. Her case with probably the longest period of recovery from Covid-19 infection has baffled the medical community. “She is a stable patient with no complex medical history. We were worried about her status of being a positive patient for long,” Dr Abey Sushan old Indiatoday.in.

The patient only had a medical history of high blood pressure and cholesterol level. “We compared the recovery of such Covid patients with her treatment protocol. But we could not reach a conclusion about her medical status,” Dr Abey said.

Doctors view that the strain of Covid-19 infected her could have a longer incubation period.As of Wednesday, Kerala has recorded 426 infections with 117 undergoing treatment. As many as 306 patients have already recovered.Kerala has directed district administrations to maintain high surveillance on hotspots as the number infections in Kannur has shown a spike with 10 new infections on April 21.

Father killed his Own Daughter

A two-and-a half-year-old girl was killed by her father, apparently acting on the advice of a self-styled godman to gain spiritual powers, and the body dumped in a forest area here, police said on Monday.

The father, identified only as Wajid, and self-styled godman Irfan were arrested and the body was recovered, SHO of Kakroli police station Vijay Bahadur Singh said.

A case was registered under sections 302, 201 and 120B of the IPC based on a complaint filed by the victim’s mother, Rihana Begum, he said.

According to the FIR, Wajid took the girl to a nearby field on Sunday night where he allegedly strangled her and slit her throat on Irfan’s advice. He then dumped the body.

Rajamouli confirmed that his next project with Superstar

Yesterday, during an interaction with a Telugu news channel, numero uno director Rajamouli confirmed that his next project after RRR will be with Superstar Mahesh Babu. Needless to say, fans of both the top stars have been jubilant with Rajamouli’s revelation.

Meanwhile, there has been an interesting discussion on Mahesh’s 27th project under Parasuram’s direction ever since Rajamouli’s big announcement. It’s being rumored of late that the Mahesh-Parshuram film will be a pan-India project.

And the latest discussion is all about whether Mahesh will restrict Parasuram’s film only to Telugu, as a pan-India film under Rajamouli’s direction is a more impactful proposition. Well, whether Mahesh will make any changes to Parasuram’s pan-India plans or if he will take the big risk and go ahead with the multiple language release remains to be seen.

Sujeeth next project with Chiranjeevi

By now, everyone knows it that young filmmaker Sujeeth is going to direct Megastar Chiranjeevi’s next project. The film is an official remake of the Malayalam hit, Lucifer. Ram Charan will produce the film under his Konidela Productions banner.

Meanwhile, the latest information is that Sujeeth is making massive changes in the script to suit the Telugu nativity. As per the reports, he is keen on taking only the theme and writing a totally different screenplay for the film.Will Sujeeth succeed in making the project a winner at the box office? Needs to be seen.

Puri Jagannadh Next Film With Bala Krishna

Puri Jagannadh, who was once hailed as a star director with several blockbusters to his credit, reclaimed his lost glory with the blockbuster success of iSmart Shankar last year. Puri is currently directing his 37th project, Vijay Deverakonda’s Fighter. Meanwhile, buzz regarding Puri’s next film with a star hero have been rampant for the last few days.

Quickly ending all the speculations, Puri himself has announced that he will be working with star hero Balakrishna in his next project. It’s well known that Puri and Balayya had teamed up for the first time for the 2017 action drama, Paisa Vasool. The film was an average grosser. More details regarding Puri-Balayya’s second collaboration can be expected once Fighter nears completion.

Rajamouli challege to RRR heros

Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Be Real Man’ challenge is an instant hit. The challenge is thrown at men to take up household chores. Accepting Kabir Singh director’s challenge, SS Rajamouli successfully completing the task.He has posted a video of him helping his wife Rama Rajamouli in the chores such as sweeping, dusting and mopping where his wife is seen preparing morning coffee and green tea in the video.

Sharing the video on his social media page, Rajamouli has thrown the challenge at NTR and Ram Charan.If this is not enough, Rajamouli has wanted more fun and has passed on the challenge to director Sukumar, Baahubali producer Shobu Yarlagadda and his uncle and music composer MM Keeravani.Currently, Rajamouli is busy working on his periodical action movie RRR starring NTR, Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Olivia Morris and others.

The film is a fictional story revolving between India’s freedom fighters Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem who fought against the British Raj and Nizam of Hyderabad respectively.Being simultaneously made in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada, the film is slated for Jan 8, 2021 release. The magnum opus, produced by DVV Danayya, is called as Roudram Ranam Rudhiram in Telugu, Rise Roar Revolt in Hindi.

Ram charan challenge to His Friends

In this Corona virus lockdown, #BeTheREALMAN has become a huge social media trend. It all started with ‘Arjun Reddy’ director Sandeep Vanga and Rajamouli has taken it up. He nominated Jr NTR and Ram Charan.

Young Tiger posted the video of the trend this morning and now it’s the turn of Ram Charan. Tweeting about it Charan is seen sweeping the floor, watering the plants and making coffee for his best half Upasana.

Then Charan challenged director Trivikram, his friends Rana Daggubati, Sharwanand and Bollywood hero Ranveer Singh.

Vijay Deverakonda is keen to make a Bollywood film

After witnessing a row of straight flops, Trendy actor, Vijay Devarakonda has joined hands with Ismart director Puri for a film. This film is said to be a Pan India film and with the same appeal, Bollywood’s star filmmaker Karan Johar has joined with the Puri team.

Now the latest update in the film circles is that Vijay will be seen as a son of a Mafia Don in the film. The story will be on this backdrop. However, Vijay will only appear as Don’s son in a fifteen-minute flashback story. In the remaining story, Vijay will be working against his father.

In the last schedule of shooting some important scenes are shot with Vijay Devarakonda, Ramya Krishna, Ananya Pandey, Ronit Roy and Ali. Along with all other Southern languages, this film will also be released in Hindi at the same time.

From many days, Vijay Deverakonda is keen to make a Bollywood film, and with this film, he wants to test his luck at the Bollywood.

171 media persons were tested for the COVID-19

Leaving everyone in a deep shock, around 30 field reporters who work for electronic media tested positive for COVID-19 in Mumbai. The same was confirmed by the president of TV Journalists Association Vinod Jagdale.

Going by the information provided by the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation(BMC), the major share of these cases were asymptomatic cases and all of them have been asked to go to home quarantine, while some of the results of the COVID-19 were awaited.

Following this, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has directed the concerned officials to conduct the COVID-19 examinations for the media personnel too as they work on fields in this situation and they have the chance to develop the symptoms of the virus very quickly.

It has been widely reported that around 171 media persons were tested for the COVID-19 virus to date at the Mumbai Press Club and some others were expected to undergo testings soon.

Actress Sameera Reddy Spending with her kids

Former Actress Sameera Reddy debuted to Tollywood with Narasimhudu film in 2005. Now, this ex-actress is playing a different role altogether in her personal life.

Sameera married Akshai Varde in 2014 and became a mother for two kids, 5-year-old son Hans and 9-month-old baby girl Nyra.

During these lockdown times, Sameera is busy looking after kids, so that they don’t get bore in home.

Sameera is seen shooting videos with her kids and uploading them in the social media. She is sharing her activities with kids and educating kids new things by making learning fun. She is enjoying her life fullest in this lockdown period and giving parenting goals to her fans.

Niddhi Agerwal learning script writing and direction course on Master Class

Puri Jagannadh and Ram Pothineni’s iSmart Shankar saw glam diva Niddhi Agerwal carving out a niche for herself. Niddhi sizzled with her glam presence and swooned audience with her looks.

Now, during the lockdown period, Niddhi has focused on her acting prowess. She is honing up her acting skills by opting for an online course at prestigious New York Film Academy.

Currently, Niddhi is in her third session at NYFA. Besides this, she is also learning a script writing and direction course on Master Class, the American online education platform. Thus the Mr Majnu beauty is optimally using this lockdown period.

On work front, she has three films – one each in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada. She is making her debut into Kollywood and Sandalwood where she is paired up with Jayam Ravi in Bhoomi and Puneeth Rajkumar’s James.

In Telugu, she is romancing Ashok Galla, Jayadev Galla’s son’s launch movie. All these films had hit the floors and were on break due to the imposed lockdown. Niddhi is indeed going places.

20 years of Badri Movie

Actress turned Director Renu Desai is ever active on social media. She often shares the details of the happenings of her personal life, children and the film shoots on her Instagram page. The actress who is busy directing a film has shared a post on Instagram while in quarantine.

The post is about the throwback moment of the film ‘Badri’. Renu Desai shared a picture on her Instagram page in which she was seen with Power Star Pawan Kalyan from the movie ‘Badri’ directed by Puri Jagannadh. She went nostalgic about the shooting location and that happy moments. The actress has mentioned about #20 yearsofBadri.

Renu Desai has acted in films like ‘Badri’ and ‘Jhonny’ before marrying the power star Pawan Kalyan. It is said that during ‘Badri’ shoot itself the stars fell in love with each other. They both have two children Akira and Aadhya who are in schooling. Renu got divorced from the star and she is perceiving direction and acting in Marathi films by staying in Pune.

Anu Emmanuel is making her Tollywood comeback

After a series of disappointing ventures, young Malayali beauty Anu Emmanuel is making her Tollywood comeback with Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas’ upcoming mass entertainer, Alludu Adhurs. iSmart Shankar girl Nabha Natesh also plays one of the two female leads in the movie.

Interestingly, out of the six movies Anu has acted in Telugu so far, three of them had two heroines, while she played the solo female lead in Kittu Unnadu Jagratha, Naa Peru Surya and Shailaja Reddy Alludu. However, Anu is not bothered about sharing screen space with another heroine.

“What my role is, what new it offers and how I am feeling in that moment about it is all what I consider,” Anu said while interacting with an English daily. Anu plays an architect in Alludu Adhurs.

Megastar Spending Time with His Brothers And Mother

Megastar Chiranjeevi has entered the social media band wagon on the eve of Telugu New Year-Ugadi. Chiranjeevi who is full of energy even in this age, is leaving no stone unturned to spread smiles on Twitter. The fans are celebrating the tweets of their demi-god.

Megastar started thanking all the people who welcomed him on to Twitter. He has used Twitter to thank all the people who have donated their bit for Corona Crisis Charity-CCC that helps the daily wagers in Tollywood by providing them daily essentials.

Megastar stayed active on Twitter sharing his ideas and plans both from personal and professional front. Recently, the star tweeted that he is missing ‘Get Togethers’ of his family who would unite together on a Sunday at Chiranjeevi’s place for lunch. The actor tweeted saying that he is missing his brothers and sisters in this lockdown time and hope it ends soon.

Chiranjeevi is presently busy with Koratala Siva’s ‘Aacharya’ that stars Ram Charan in a pivotal role. Kajal Aggarwal is the leading lady. The movie was scheduled to hit the screens by August this year but due to Corona impact, the movie’s release date is further deferred and would come to the screens in the year end or next year.

Mahesh Babu Missing His Mother

April 20 holds a special place in Superstar Mahesh babu‘s life as he celebrates his mother Indira Devi’s birthday.

On this special day, Mahesh took to social media to share an adorable picture of him with his mother Indira Devi. Along with picture, he wrote, “April 20!! A very special day of the most special person in my life… Happy birthday Amma.”

Mahesh wife Namrata Shirodkar also shared an emotional note on this special day. She wrote, “Indiramma as she’s known to the outside world!! I call her ‘mummy’… a child woman, a lethal combination of innocence and resilience… she’s my reservoir of strength my version of a superwoman. Wishing her the best birthday ever… blessings and endless love…. Love you mummy.”

On the film front, we are frequently hearing about the Parasuram and Mahesh’s film. As May 31 is Mahesh’s father, Krishna’s birthday, an announcement on this movie is expected to be out. Recently, Rajamouli announced that his next film will be with Mahesh, which may be released in 2022.

Positive coronavirus cases inTelugu States

India is so far witnessing a vast 16,000 plus positive coronavirus cases. On the one hand, the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan says that the situation is satisfactory as the rate of doubling of coronavirus patients has been improving which is “a good indication”.On the other hand, the Telangana’s Chief Minister KCR is on the verge to make stricter rules on lockdown.

KCR’s Cabinet meeting today has been more than three and a half hours, which made them to discuss and take crucial decisions on further extension of the lockdown. The cabinet meeting hints that there will be no relaxation in lockdown restrictions in the state. And the government is planning to extend the lockdown until 7th of May. The state has 809 positive cases in which 189 have been recovered and claimed 18 lives.

While Union Health Minister assured that the data is improving with each passing day, the Telugu states’ data is still distressing. Also, in Andhra, the number of cases have crossed 600-mark with 647. The recovered patients are 65 and the virus has claimed 17 lives. Andhra faced the worse with a spike of 44 cases in just 24 hours today. Most of them have emerged from Kurnool (26), Krishna (6) and East Godavari (5) today.

Gautham Menon Advice to his Fans

Noted director Gautham Menon is always known for making sharp comments on certain things. Whether it comes to bashing heroes and calling producers, he sometimes slipped into controversies. And this time, he has shocked everyone by asking them to not watch two of his films during this lockdown period where everyone is in self-isolation at their houses.

Taking to social media, actually, the Ye Maya Chesave filmmaker released a video advisory where he spoke about staying home and staying safe. In this video, the director stated that most of his films actually have heroes travelling to some other places and doing things, and watching them might trigger audiences with similar thoughts. “Especially don’t watch Ajith’s Enthavaadu gani and Naga Chaitanya’s Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo as they involve heroes doing lots of travelling. They might make people break the lockdown and come outside” he says.

Well, most of Gautham Menon’s films have this touch of heroes going to different places. In Ye Maya Chesave, the hero goes from Hyderabad to Kerala, while Raghavan travels from India to the USA to catch criminals. His upcoming Dhruva Natachitram has a set of lead actors going all around the world for a mission. So we have to see how audiences take up his advice.

Corona positive cases in the country

The Corona positive cases in the country are on the rise over the last couple of days which is a cause of concern. In the last 24 hours, 1553 people have infected with Corona and 36 people have died.

The total Corona cases in India stand at 17,615 while the death count is 559. So far 2,854 people have recovered from the virus.

In Telangana, the cases count has crossed 800 mark and currently the figure stands at 858 while there are 650 odd active cases.

However in a good news, Manipur state has become the first state in India to become a Corona free place. Earlier two cases were reported in the state and they have recovered from the virus. Manipur CM officially declared the state as Corona free and thanked the police and health care department for their work.

Tamil Super Star Ajith Planning For A Bollywood Film

It is evident that Tamil Director Vishnuvardhan of ‘Panjaa’ fame is venturing into Bollywood with a film titles ‘Sher Shah’ a biopic based on Vikram Batra. The film stars Siddharth Malhotra in the lead role as Vikram and Karan Johar is producing the film under his Dharma Productions banner.

Now, the latest buzz in Kollywood is that Vishnuvardhan has approached his favourite actor Thala Ajith for a key role in the film. Vishnu has collaborated with Ajith for films ‘Billa’ and ‘Arrambham’

It is said that Ajith will be seen as the Army man and a mentor to Siddharth in the film. If the reports are true then Bollywood is going witness Ajith’s screen presence yet again after 2012 cameo in English Vinglish starring Sridevi Boney Kapoor.

Earlier Ajith Kumar has acted in the 2001 film Asoka alongside Shah Rukh Khan in the direction of ace Cinmatographer Santosh Sivan. Ajith is currently filming for his next film ‘Valimai’ under the direction of H Vinoth of ‘Khaki’ fame.

Jr NTR Upcoming film With Trivikram

Now as the lockdown isin its second phase, The prior plan may not work for either RRR makers or Trivikram’s Unit. Few Tollywood Sources reveal that the film NTR#30 is in jeopardy and may not go on floors this year. The reason is obviously the left over portions of ‘RRR’ and Rajamouli may take good time to can the said portions.

The postponement ws not well received by Guruji and thus he is in plans not to wait for Jr NTR and wants to make a small movie like ‘A AA’ and release it to save his good time!

The movie team has reportedly registered an interesting Title ‘Ayinanu Poyi Ravale Hasthinaku’ and is said to be a political entertainer. Sources even say that this film is loosely based on Chiranjeevi’s yester year hit ‘Manthrigari Viyyankudu’. NTR fans are already celebrating the news and eagerly waiting for the film.

Now the latest news making rounds in Tollywood is, Director Trivikram is considering Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt for an important role of a Politician. Guruji is busy writing good lines for this star. It is evident that Sanjay Dutt is playing the baddie in ‘KGF2’ which would make him popular yet again after the release and thus wants to cash in the new found craze for this Bollywood veteran.

Guruji has even plans of casting Jhanvi Kapoor and Pooja Hegde in this political pot boiler. It is evident that Trivikram has impressed all with ‘Aravinda Sametha’ without having his trade mark comic and punch dialogues! The Tollywood believed that Trivikram is pushing his boundaries and thus wants this film with Jr NTR as a Pan Indian film