Media baron Ramoji Rao has donated a sum of Rs 20 crore to the Telugu states. With Corona virus, the lockdown has impacted government to common man. The government needs funds and so has appealed to people to make donations.

Ramoji Rao contributed his bit on behalf of Eenadu groups. With curfew like atmosphere and prohibitory orders on roaming on the roads, Ramoji Rao could not meet Telangana CM KCR and AP CM YS Jagan personally to hand over the amount. Instead he transferred the money to Chief Minister Relief Fund (CMRF) by online.

The Eenadu groups chairman hailed the efforts of Telugu states governments for fighting against the pandemic and added that they win over the virus. He wished for the health and prosperity of Telugu people.

The 34-year-old actress Deepika Padukone participated in a conference video call with film critic Rajeev Masand, along with filmmaker Shakun Batra and revealed: “I’ve been watching a movie every night.” Deepika’s recommended list of movies includes all films that were nominated for Oscars this year.

“Every Oscar nominated movie this year is a must watch. I of course loved Parasite but I feel like Jojo Rabbit was really up there for me. They were all amazing… Ford v Ferrari… all pretty amazing. But I feel like if there’s one really strong contender for Parasite, it would be Jojo Rabbit for me,” said Deepika.

At this year’s Oscars, held in February, South Korean filmmaker Bong Joo-ho made history by winning Best Director for Parasite, which also won Best Picture, Best International Feature and Best Original Screenplay. Taika Waititi’s Jojo Rabbit won Best Adapted Screenplay.Meanwhile, Deepika started a series on Instagram about what’s keeping her busy during the lockdown.

Now, rumours are rife that Pooja might make a grand comeback in Tamil. Recently, we had reported that she is in talks to play the female lead in Suriya’s upcoming film Aruvaa, directed by Hari. Now, the actress has opened up about her comeback in Tamil.

Stating that she is hopeful of doing a Tamil film this year, she wrote, “Hello hello. Let’s not jump to conclusions of me doing Tamil films right now. As of now I haven’t signed anything and I have a couple of narrations lined up, but I am definitely looking forward to doing a Tamil film this year…if all goes well…fingers crossed. Thank you .”

Hello hello. Let’s not jump to conclusions of me doing Tamil films right now. As of now I haven’t signed anything and I have a couple of narrations lined up, but I am definitely looking forward to doing a Tamil film this year…if all goes well…fingers crossed Thank you

She has a huge fan following in Tamil Nadu, thanks to her performance in Allu Arjun’s Ala Vaikuntapurramloo. Reportedly, the makers of Aruvaa have initiated talks with her for their film. If everything falls in place, she might make her Tamil comeback soon.

Baby Doll singer Kanika Kapoor has been tested positive for the novel coronavirus for the fifth consecutive time. She is currently admitted to Lucknow’s Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS).

Dr RK Dhiman, director of the hospital, told Aaj Tak that Kanika is stable. She isn’t showing any severe symptoms of the novel coronavirus. He also rubbished the rumours of Kanika being very sick.

The last time Kanika was tested positive, she posted on Instagram informing that she is not in the ICU and is doing fine. She wrote, “Going off to bed. Sending you all loving vibes. Stay safe you guys. Thank you for your concern but I am not in the ICU. I am fine. I hope my next test is negative. Waiting to go home to my kids and family. miss them!”

According to the Federation of Western Indian Cine Employees (FWICE), Salman has today pledged to financially support 25,000 daily wage workers from the film industry, who fell victims for the novel coronavirus.

The national lockdown has indeed taken a toll on these daily wage workers. With 21-day lockdown as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the sufferings of them are vividly seen and as a kind-hearted person, Sallu Bhai takes a stride to help them.FWICE president B N Tiwari said that the actor has reportedly approached their organization through his Being Human solely to help workers.

“We have 5 lakh workers out of which 25,000 are in dire need of financial help. Being Human Foundation said they will take care of these workers on their own. They have asked for account details of these 25,000 workers as they want to ensure that money reaches them directly,” Tiwari told.

Tiwari also confirmed that the remaining 4,75,000 workers can survive for another month as they have huge ration packets for them. He further added that his organization has asked several actors and filmmakers to make a contribution during the lockdown. “We have written letters and also sent messages to many bigwigs in the film industry to come forward and help the workers but we haven’t received any response from them. Producer Mahaveer Jain has offered to provide help in terms of food and essential items”.

Prabhas, who has earlier announced Rs 4 Crore donation to fight against Corona Virus outbreak, has surprised one and all with another Rs 50 Lakh contribution towards the CCC (Corona Crisis Charity) set up by Tollywood fraternity.

The Baahubali actor had earlier announced Rs 2 Crore donation to PM Relief Fund and Rs 50 Lakh each towards Andhra Pradesh CM Relief Fund and Telangana CM Relief Fund respectively.

With the latest Rs 50 Lakh contribution to the CCC, the total donation of the Saaho star touched Rs 4.5 Crore. This is considered to be the highest donation by an individual actor in the South. In fact, Prabhas has inspired Bollywood stars to lend their contributions to the PM Relief Fund.

Prabhas’ cousins and close friends UV Creations has announced another Rs 10 Lakh towards the Corona Crisis Charity. As donations from Tollywood celebs pouring in, looks like the fraternity is sending right signals to other industries and people of other walks of life.