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“AIKYA DHAIRYA SENA SAMITHI Shall Become a Voice for the Voiceless”

“AIKYA DHAIRYA SENA SAMITHI Shall Become a Voice for the Voiceless” – ‘RawKing’ Manoj Manchu Opens Up on Social Responsibility, Freedom of Speech, Films, Politics and Purpose During Extensive Media Interaction

‘RawKing’ Manoj Manchu held a heartfelt and extensive press meet where he spoke about AIKYA DHAIRYA SENA SAMITHI, social responsibility, freedom of speech, films, politics, women empowerment, upcoming projects and more.

Starting the interaction, Manoj spoke about the beginning of the organization and the thought behind its formation.

“So we thought to go statewide and started with blood camps. On the first day, we launched it at Kukatpally in Hyderabad. Then we did it at Kurnool, and I thank everyone who came forward. It was also conducted in Kakinada. Then it was conducted at Tirupati, Vizag and some other places. This will not stop. It shall continue, and I really wish to continue it. It will be a platform for the people who want to give back and serve society. And it shall become a voice for the people who are voiceless in society.

And the reason we named it AIKYA DHAIRYA SENA SAMITHI is because I strongly believe that if we keep getting divided, it is going to end badly. This division is the gift left behind by the Britishers. So we have to stay united, and that is why AIKYA. We ourselves wanted to hold strong respect, responsibility and fear for this trust, so we named it after our children Dhairav and Devasena. AIKYA DHAIRYA SENA SAMITHI is also our own child, and it shall be brought up with such care and concern.”

The interaction then continued with a detailed Q&A session.

Q: Do you have any agenda? Protocols?
Manoj: “As of now, no andi. We are seeking professionals to shape up everything. We started in a very unorganized way, and now we have started organizing it. And it’s not like we are limited to only this; we are open to everything. People are reaching out to us for various sorts of help.

For example, yesterday we had an influencers’ meet. They mentioned that if they raise their voice against biggies, they are putting video strikes on us, and we are getting threatening calls. And I told them that the AIKYA organization will stand by them. We shall take it legally forward and also assured them that we shall safeguard their freedom of speech. We are going to be very strong about such things. We are not going to step back.”

Q: So we know Manoj as a hero, Rocking Star, and then we saw you as a co-star and antagonist. So what is Manoj now?
Manoj: “I’m an actor. Just an actor.”

Q: Do you want to come into politics?
Manoj: “What is there to newly come into it when I’m born in it? On the people’s side.”

Q: Who is the decision-maker for your things?
Manoj: “I stopped agreeing to do films in 2016 because too many people were getting involved. So, Manoj is the only person that gets involved, and it is solely mine only. Even my wife Mounika stands as support to me, but we don’t make decisions for each other.”

Q: Do you have any strong support, or are you doing it on your own?
Manoj: “Of course, we are doing it on our own. If there are certain things that are beyond our capacity, we are reaching out for support and raising fundraisers. Like I said before, we are structuring it into an organization.”

Q: So is there any political agenda to this?
Manoj: “Absolutely no. We have been doing the service for a very long time. It’s just that we felt it’s time to shape it as an organization and make it a platform. That’s all. No political agenda.”

Q: Can you speak about the women empowerment aspect of your organization?
Manoj: “I always stand up for women’s issues. Then, now and always. If I say that I stand up for everyone, it includes women too. I don’t have to specifically mention it.”

Q: Did you put in your own money for this?
Manoj: “Yes, for now we are bringing in our own money. For the future, we have to figure it out.”

Q: How special is your birthday?
Manoj: “Well, I have to say it is very special. Usually, I celebrate with Tarak gaaru and legendary Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry gaaru, whom we are missing very badly. He is immortal.”

Q: You are very active on social media to raise your voice. Recently, you also spoke about the Bandi Bhageerath issue too. How do you plan on reaching out and being available to everyone and every issue?
Manoj: “See, I’m not a superhero who can be available to everyone and everything all the time. I have my own life and things to take care of, and that is the reason this organization is formed. And this trust functions regardless of my availability.”

Q: Well, what about the social issues?
Manoj: “One hundred percent, we will be the voice for the voiceless.”

Q: How can people reach out to your organization?
Manoj: *“On June 7th, with God’s grace, we are starting the movie *Rakshak. It shall have a grand ceremony. It is a women empowerment story, and I play a DCP. It addresses certain issues in society, how to handle them and how to take them forward. Director Naveen wrote a brilliant movie. He is debuting with this film, and he has been working on this for the last three years.

And along with that film opening, we shall announce the trust details, contact numbers, emails, and I shall put forward our rules of functioning.”

Q: Is it limited to one place?
Manoj: “It works for Telugu people anywhere.”

Q: Tell us about David Reddy.
Manoj: “The film’s glimpse is going to come out in a couple of days. That itself will do the talking. We are done with 40% of the shoot. It is a very big large-scale film. Hunman Reddy and Venu Acharya are not compromising on any aspect. Recently, we went to Indore for a 20-day schedule. The CM of the state and the official authorities took care of us very well. I thank the MP and Indore government for supporting us.”

Q: Are you choreographing anything in these projects?
Manoj: “We have an excellent team, so there wasn’t that need for me. They are coming out really well.”

Q: Speak about your physical transformation.
Manoj: “Everything is hard when it comes to transformation, and even physical transformation comes with challenges. It was really hard to control myself during the first three weeks. Once that phase is crossed, you are good.”

Q: What did your father say?
Manoj: “How can anyone do anything without that? Of course, I have my father’s blessing.”

Q: Are your family issues resolved?
Manoj: “If you know whom to ask, ask them.”

Q: What about the movie What The Fish?
Manoj: “Unfortunately, the film is not happening. Me, Satya and Vennela Kishore were very much excited, but due to some casting issues it got cancelled. We tried a lot, but it didn’t happen.”

Q: Can you speak about Mohana Raga?
Manoj: “It is coming out really good. We are making an album with very good musicians and technicians. Four songs are already recorded, and four more are left to go. It might take another two to three months to come out.”

Q: Tarak’s birthday and your birthday are on the same day, and both teasers are releasing on the same day. Everyone is waiting for them. How do you feel about it?
Manoj: “I’m excited. When there is good content, it doesn’t matter how many are coming.”

Q: You started a toy-making company and said you wanted to expand it. Talk about that.
Manoj: *“Yes, *Namasthe Toys* is the name and Namasthe World is the brand. Mounika gaaru is starting it in the Telugu states and Bengaluru with sports toys. It is also a platform, and within a couple of weeks we shall come up with complete details about it, and she herself shall speak about it.”*

Q: Your family has a political legacy too. Are you guys planning to get into politics directly?
Manoj: “My wife will definitely get into direct politics and actively contest in the next elections.”

Q: Do you plan to stand for MAA elections?
Manoj: “No. Not for me!”

Closing the interaction on a grounded yet optimistic note, ‘RawKing’ Manoj Manchu reiterated that both his social initiatives and cinematic journey are moving forward with equal passion and responsibility. With AIKYA DHAIRYA SENA SAMITHI gradually expanding its reach across regions, Manoj emphasized that the organization will continue evolving as a people-first platform dedicated to service, support and social responsibility.

On the professional front, Manoj currently has an exciting and diverse slate of projects in progress. While the large-scale action film David Reddy is progressing rapidly with nearly 40% of the shoot completed, Rakshak is gearing up for its grand launch ceremony on June 7th.

Balancing Cinema, social responsibility and public outreach simultaneously, ‘RawKing’ Manoj Manchu appears to be entering a new phase – one driven not just by screen presence, but by purpose, accountability and connection with the people.

Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainments Releases Birthday Poster of Child Actress Kushi from “Summer Holidays”

Dheeraj Mogilineni has earned a successful reputation as both a producer and distributor by presenting content-driven films to audiences. Under his banner Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainments, he is soon bringing a children’s film titled “Summer Holidays” to the audience.

Director Srikar is crafting “Summer Holidays” with a beautiful story that brings back nostalgic childhood memories. The film features Master Rohan, Master Arun, and Baby Kushi in key roles.

On the occasion of child actress Kushi’s birthday today, the makers released her special birthday poster from the film “Summer Holidays.” Khushi impressed everyone with her performance as Megastar Chiranjeevi’s daughter in the movie “Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu.”

“Summer Holidays” is expected to bring even more recognition to Kushi. The film is gearing up for a grand theatrical release soon and promises to entertain audiences as an interesting family entertainer.

Cast:
Rohan Roy, Arun, Kushi and others

Technical Team:
DOP – Sai Prakash
Music Director – Sinjith Yerramilli
Banner – Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainments
PRO – GSK Media (Suresh – Sreenivas)
Producer – Dheeraj Mogilineni
Story & Director – Srikar

Grand Pre-Release Event and Song Launch of the Movie “First Time”

The pre-release event and the launch of the song “Ee Pilla Nenu Anukoneledu” for the upcoming movie “First Time” were celebrated grandly. Written, directed, edited, and produced by Hemanth Ippalapalli, the film is made on a low budget but boasts high technical values. It is being promoted as one of India’s most prestigious VFX-heavy films, uniquely created entirely with Human Intelligence (HI) rather than using AI for its high-end graphics.


The movie is scheduled to hit theaters on the 22nd of this month. Thammareddy Bharadwaj, Ex MLC Duvvada Srinivas, Bigg Boss Fame Divvela Madhuri and Gorgeous Heroine Payal Rajput attended as Chief Guests for the event.

Senior Producer Thammareddy Bharadwaj : “He praised director Hemanth for taking on multiple responsibilities (like director S.S. Rajamouli) and applauded the fresh concept brought by the young team. He urged the audience to watch the film on the 22nd and make it a success”.

Music Director Sri Venkat : “Saying Hemanth the pillar of the movie, he thanked the director for his trust on his musical work. He expressed confidence that the audience would love the film and requested media support”.

Artist Gayatri Gupta : “She appreciated the efforts of the director and praised strong personalities like Duvvada Srinivas, Madhuri, and Payal. She requested the audience to support this new kind of cinema”.

Actress Anicka Vikraman : “She thanked Payal Rajput for her constant support from the very beginning and asked for the audience’s blessings”.

Zee Chief Editor Bharat Kumar : “He noted that in an era of hero-centric films, ‘First Time’ is a true director’s film. He highlighted the VFX as a major strength and stated that encouraging such films will lead to more good cinema”.

Director Producer Hemanth Ippalapalli : “He credited Payal Rajput as the backbone who gave the team courage. He thanked everyone for their support and requested audiences to experience the film in theaters”.

Bigg Boss Fame Divvela Madhuri : “She mentioned that the film perfectly reflects a blend of Sanatana Dharma and modernity. She wished the entire team a great success”.

Former MLC Duvvada Srinivas, “He appreciated the director’s massive effort in handling multiple crafts single-handedly. He noted that the film beautifully portrays Lord Brahma and the functioning of the universe, making it a must-watch in theaters”.

Actor Saurabh Dhingra : “He thanked Spandana for taking the film to the market and praised the director for sacrificing family time to work on the film. He expressed a heartfelt thanks to Payal Rajput for her constant encouragement, saying, “Till now I was proud of you; now I will make you proud of me”.

Actress as Chief Guest Payal Rajput : “She wished the director the best, noting that he gave his all for this project. She confidently stated that post-release, the film’s VFX will be the talk of the town, create box-office records, and bring great recognition to the cast”.

Cast :
Saurabh Dhingra, Akhil Sarthak, Anicka Vikraman, Mime Gopi, Shiva, Bhupal Raju, Gayatri Gupta, Annapurnamma, Ajay Ratnam, Dhee Pandu & others.

Technical Crew :
Writer, Editor, VFX Lead, Producer & Director: Hemanth Ippalapalli
Music Directors: Sri Venkat, Sooraj S Kurup
Cinematography: Venu Muralidhar and Ram
Executive Producer: P. Rajasekhar
PRO: S. Nageswara Rao (SNR)
Marketing Partner: Pushyami Media
Publicity Designer: Venkat Majji

New Habib’s Premium Salon Grandly Inaugurated at Chandanagar by Actress Himaja and MLA Arekapudi Gandhi

Hyderabad: Renowned hair and beauty brand Habib’s has launched its new premium salon branch in Chandanagar, Hyderabad, with great grandeur. The salon, located on the top floor of Sanjeevani Diagnostics Centre at Suraksha Colony, Padmaja Nagar, Ameenpur Road, was inaugurated by popular film actress Himaja, who attended the event as the chief guest and formally opened the salon by lighting the ceremonial lamp.

Speaking on the occasion, Himaja said that beauty salons play a vital role in enhancing people’s lifestyle and personality. She expressed happiness over inaugurating the Habib’s salon brand, which has been serving the beauty and grooming needs of urban middle-class and upper middle-class customers across the country. She also expressed confidence that the salon, equipped with modern facilities and experienced staff, would provide top-quality services to the residents of the city.

MLA Arekapudi Gandhi said, “I believe the newly established Habib’s Premium Salon at Chandanagar will be highly convenient for local residents. I hope the salon continues to earn customers’ trust by providing quality services in the beauty and hair care sector. My congratulations to the franchise owners on this new beginning. I extend my best wishes to the Habib’s family, which is expanding across Hyderabad with multiple branches.”

Habib’s Managing Director Aman Habib stated that Habib’s is a pan-India brand in the hair and skincare services industry, offering professional styling services for both men and women. He said the salon provides a wide range of beauty and grooming services including hair spas, hair coloring, bridal makeup, hairstyling, manicure, facials, and reflexology treatments.

Speaking at the event, ShaLi Mithra, the franchise operator of Habib’s Chandanagar branch, thanked the chief guests for inaugurating the salon and explained the various services being offered at the new outlet.

Habib’s Master Franchise operators Prashant Ladda and Srikant Rathi stated that the company is committed to providing premium-quality services at affordable prices. They also announced plans to establish more than 20 Habib’s salon outlets across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh by March 2027. As part of this expansion strategy, new salons are expected to be launched soon in Hastinapuram, Kompally, and Warangal city.

Several prominent personalities, local residents, and salon representatives attended the grand inauguration ceremony and conveyed their best wishes to the management.

Peddi official Trailer(Telugu)

With the trailer, the excitement has hit the roof. The impact is undeniable, and we’re just a couple of weeks away from witnessing this grand spectacle roar onto the big screen.

Sudigali Sudheer’s New Film “Sudheer Joker” Title and First-Look Poster Unveiled

The multi-talented Hero Sudigali Sudheer’s new film titled “Sudheer Joker” has been officially announced. Bigg Boss fame Aysha is making her debut as the heroine in this movie. The film also features Abhirami, Murali Sharma, Ajay Ghosh, Ramesh Indira, Vishnu Oi, and Muralidhar Goud in key roles. The movie is being produced by Vijay Donkada and Sridhar Makkuva, while PS Sunil Puppala is directing it.

Ahead of hero Sudigali Sudheer’s birthday tomorrow, the makers today unveiled the title and first-look poster of “Sudheer Joker.” The newly released poster showcases Sudigali Sudheer with playing cards, creating an impressive and stylish look. Along with a special banger release tomorrow, an interaction session with fans is also being planned.

“Sudheer Joker” is being made as a complete commercial entertainer, and the makers are expected to reveal more details about the film soon.

Cast:
Sudigali Sudheer, Aysha, Abhirami, Murali Sharma, Ajay Ghosh, Ramesh Indira, Vishnu Oi, Muralidhar Goud, and others.

Technical Team:
Production Designer – Vitthal Kosanam
Costume Designer – Chinmayi Kakileti
Editor – Dharmendra Kakarla
Cinematography – Ahamed Sherief
Music – Leon James
Producers – Vijay Donkada, Sridhar Makkuva
Story, Screenplay & Direction – PS Sunil Puppala
Digital Marketing – Haashtag Media
PRO – GSK Media (Suresh – Sreenivas)

Renowned Lyricist Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao Directs Upcoming Social Drama “Lalitha”

Renowned lyricist Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao is directing the upcoming film “Lalitha.” The movie is being produced under the Cosmic Power Creates LLP banner by P. Sudheer Raju and D. Vaishnavi Neha. With this film, Nandini is being introduced as the heroine, while Abhilash Peela and Akhil Vivaan are making their debut as heroes.

The music for “Lalitha” is being composed by the musical duo Mani and Nagaraju. Notably, Nagaraju is a renowned flautist who has received the “Kala Ratna” and “Venugana Visharada” awards from the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

The film also features Raghu Babu, Prithvi Raj, and Thagubothu Ramesh in important roles. “Lalitha” is a socially driven film centered around a woman who stands firm for her beliefs and individuality. The caption has already sparked curiosity about the project. The makers are expected to reveal more details about the film soon.

Cast:
Nandini, Abhilash, Akhil Vivaan, Raghu Babu, Prithvi Raj, Thagubothu Ramesh, D.D. Srinivas, V. Jhansi Meghana, Suresh Damarapalli, Srivani Tripuraneni, Jayasri Rachakonda, Mahendranath, Kiran Kalyan Konda, and others.

Technical Team:

Production Executive: Vemulamada Srinivas
Art Director: Nani Thangeti
Choreographer: Srashti Varma
Music: Mani & Nagaraju
Director of Photography: T. Surendra Reddy
Editor: K. Ramesh
Co-Producers: T. Sai Chaitanya, P. Gopi
Banner: Cosmic Power Creates LLP
Executive Producer: Kolli Rama Gopal Chowdary
Producers: P. Sudheer Raju, D. Vaishnavi Neha
Story, Screenplay, Dialogues, Lyrics, and Direction: Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao

భీంసేరి చిత్రం ఇప్పుడు అమెజాన్ ప్రైమ్ మరియు బి సినీ ఈటీ ఓటిటి లలో స్త్రీమింగ్

మహేష్ పెగ్గర్ల, సిరి రావులాచారి, కుమార్ ఐటమ్, సుమన్, సునీల్, స్వప్న సంద, సౌజన్య, రాము ప్రధాన పాత్రల్లో దుర్గపల్లి ప్రభాకర్ నిర్మాతగా రవీంద్ర పూరి దర్శకత్వంలో తెరకెక్కిన చిత్రం భీంసేరి. ఈ చిత్రాన్ని అమెజాన్ ప్రైమ్ మరియు బి సినీ ఈటీ
ఓటిటి లలో డైరెక్ట్ గా బి సినీ ఈటీ డిస్ట్రిబ్యూషన్ సంస్థ ద్వారా విడుదల చేశారు.

ఒక క్రూరమైన పోలీస్ అధికారిణి తన అధికారాన్ని దుర్వినియోగం చేసి, ఒక నిరుపేద కుటుంబాన్ని దారుణమైన అన్యాయంతో నాశనం చేస్తుంది. ఆ దుర్ఘటన నుండి ప్రాణాలతో బయటపడిన ఏకైక వ్యక్తి, ఒక బలమైన, దృఢ సంకల్పం గల మహిళ, ప్రతీకారం తీర్చుకోవాలనే తీవ్రమైన కోరికతో బూడిద నుండి తిరిగి పుంజుకుంటుంది. ఆమె ఆ అధికారిణి కోసం వేటాడుతుండగా, కొన్ని చీకటి నిజాలు వెలుగులోకి వస్తాయి. ఇది అధికారం, అపరాధభావం మరియు న్యాయం మధ్య ఒక ఉత్కంఠభరితమైన పోరాటానికి దారితీస్తుంది, ఇది భీంసేరి చిత్ర ఇతివృత్తం.

ఆసక్తికరంగా సాగే ఈ చిత్రం ఇప్పుడు అమెజాన్ ప్రైమ్ మరియు బి సినీ ఈటీ ఓటిటి లలో స్ట్రీమ్ అవుతోంది, చక్కటి కథ కథనలతో రూపొందిన ఈ సినిమాను కుటుంభ సభ్యులు మొత్తం కలిసి చూడవచ్చు.

భీంసేరి చిత్రం అమెజాన్ మరియు బి సినీ ఈటీ ఓటిటి లలో స్ట్రీమ్ అవుతున్న సందర్బంగా చిత్రం యూనిట్ ప్రీ రిలీజ్ ఈవెంట్ ను నిర్వహించింది, ఈ కార్యక్రమంలో చిత్ర యూనిట్ సభ్యులు, బి సినీ ఈటీ ఓటిటి సంస్థ మేనేజింగ్ డైరెక్టర్ పాల్గొన్నారు.

High gas prices push more Americans to trains, buses, and e-scooters

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With gas prices soaring over 50% since the war with Iran began, Americans in major cities are turning to public transportation and alternative travel options to save money.

There is a considerable surge in train, bus, bike, and e-scooter ridership as commuters seek relief from costly fuel.

Long-term changes are more likely if high prices persist, prompting lower-income households to cut discretionary trips and eventually switch to transit out of necessity.