Superstar Krishna’s last film, “Prema Charitra – Krishna Vijayam”, is set for a worldwide release on January 3.

Soon, a bilingual film in Telugu and Kannada, “Naa Koothuru Love Story”, will be directed by Madhusudhan Hawaldar.


Superstar Krishna’s last film, “Prema Charitra – Krishna Vijayam”, is releasing on January 3. Directed and produced by Madhusudhan Hawaldar, the movie will reach audiences worldwide after overcoming several hurdles. With music by M. M. Sreelekha, the film stars notable actors such as Nagababu and Ali, alongside lead pair Yashwant and Suhasini.

To mark this milestone, director-producer Madhusudhan Hawaldar shared his thoughts:

“My journey as a director began with ‘Vamsham’, a film featuring just three actors: Nagababu, Chandramohan, and Baladitya. It won multiple awards and brought me significant recognition.”

“After ‘Vamsham’, I directed the Telugu versions of Kannada films like ‘America America’ and ‘Number One Hero’. Both movies gave me immense satisfaction and a strong foothold as a filmmaker.”

“My fourth film, ‘Prema Charitra – Krishna Vijayam’, is a golden chapter in my career as I had the opportunity to direct a legend like Superstar Krishna. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the release faced unusual delays. Meanwhile, I became busy directing and composing music for Kannada films.

“However, the thought of Krishna sir’s film remaining unreleased was disheartening. So, I utilized the latest technology to enhance the movie quality and prepared it for release. I’m thrilled that the film is generating good business buzz. We’re releasing it on a large scale across the Telugu states, Karnataka, and other regions. I’m confident Krishna sir’s fans will cherish this film.”


Hawaldar has directed six Kannada films, including Aamarma, December 16, Sree Dasaru,  sree Jagannadha Dasaru, Sree Prasanna Venkata Dasaro, and Sree Vijaya Dasaru, earning him widespread acclaim.

“Currently, I have five projects at various stages of production. Apart from directing, I am a music director as well, composing for my films and others. My upcoming bilingual project, ‘Naa Koothuru Love Story’, is an emotionally intense love story in Telugu and Kannada.”

Under the banner of Slate Pencil Stories, the bilingual film “Ramam Raghavam” is being presented by Prabhakar Aripaka and produced by Prithvi Polavarapu. Actor Dhanraj, marking his directorial debut, will also play a lead role, with renowned actor Samuthirakani portraying a pivotal character.

The makers have officially announced that “Ramam Raghavam” will release in theaters on February 14, 2025, simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil. Recently, the glimpse and the song “Telisinda Nedu” received positive responses, and the trailer is expected to be released soon.

The film explores emotional dynamics between a father and son, tackling a unique emotional point never addressed before in Indian cinema, according to actor-director Dhanraj. The story is penned by “Vimanam” director Siva Prasad Yanala.

The cast includes Moksha, Harish Uthaman, Satya, Prithvi, Srinivasa Reddy, Chitram Seenu, Pramodhini, Rocket Raghava, Racha Ravi, Inturi Vasu, and others. Music is composed by Arun Chiluveru, editing by Marthand K. Venkatesh, cinematography by Durga Prasad, and lyrics by Ramajogayya Sastry.

This heartfelt film promises to be a memorable experience for the audience!

In 2024, the Telugu film industry witnessed a surge in movies set against the backdrop of Telangana, offering audiences a diverse range of stories. From blockbuster hits featuring star heroes to unexpected successes, these films captivated viewers, despite some falling short of expectations. Here’s a closer look at notable movies from 2024 that showcased the Telangana essence:

“Tillu Square”: Starring Siddhu Jonnalagadda, this movie became a blockbuster, joining the ₹100 crore club.

“Razakar”: A historical drama set in the 1940s, focusing on the atrocities of the Razakar regime in Telangana, opened to positive reviews and strong box office collections.

“Laggam”: A family entertainer based on a Telangana wedding backdrop performed decently in theaters, striking an emotional chord with audiences.

“Pottelu”: Despite its unique promotional style, the film received an average response.


Other films like “Jithender Reddy”, “Urukupatela”, “Line Man”, “Praveen IPS”, “Kallu Compound”, “Pailam Pilaga”, “Sharathulu Varthistayi”, “Gorrepuranam”, “Bahirbhumi”, and “Keshava Chandra Ramavat” explored Telangana themes but failed to meet expectations. Routine storytelling, poor execution, and lack of production values were cited as reasons for their underperformance.

OTT platforms also saw a significant boost for Telangana-themed content.

“Sarkaru Naukari”, featuring playback singer Sunitha’s son as the lead and presented by veteran director K. Raghavendra Rao, received acclaim from OTT audiences.

“Laggam”, which was a theatrical hit, continued its success on OTT platforms like Aha and Amazon Prime, even gaining popularity in Tamil and Kannada.


Content proved to be the key, with movies finding success on OTT platforms regardless of the cast’s star power.

Prominent directors like Mallik Ram (Tillu Square), Yata Satyanarayana (Razakar), and Ramesh Cheppala (Laggam) gained recognition for their work, drawing attention from the industry.

With hopes high, the industry and audiences alike look forward to more quality films set in Telangana’s backdrop in 2025!

As part of Game Changer film promotion huge cutout of Ramcharan will be unveiled today in Vijayawada.

It will be opened by producer Dil Raju

Mahesh new look from his upcoming film with Rajamouli

TUWJ President Virahat Ali
The Telangana Union of Working Journalists (TUWJ) President Virahat Ali affirmed that the Film Critics Association has always been an affiliate organization and will continue to remain so. He stated that the association has been operating from the Bashirbagh Press Club for decades and will continue to do so in the future as well.

On Saturday afternoon, the President of the Film Critics Association, Suresh Kondeti, along with other members, met TUWJ President Virahat Ali at his office and submitted a memorandum requesting the restoration of their office space at the Bashirbagh Press Club. On this occasion, they felicitated him with a shawl and a bouquet.

Key Highlights:
Senior Member Lakshman Rao: He mentioned that the association has been functioning from the same building for decades. While there has been a slowdown in activities recently, he assured that regular operations would resume from the same premises moving forward.

Association President Suresh Kondeti: He compared the bond between the Film Critics Association and the Press Club to that of a mother and child. He expressed their wish to continue this relationship and emphasized that all future activities would be conducted from the same office. He appealed to the TUWJ President to restore the office to their association.

Former President Prabhu: He stated that the Film Critics Association has been established for a long time and has always operated from the same building, never moving elsewhere. He reiterated that the association would continue to remain an affiliate of the TUWJ.

General Secretary Lakshminarayana: He described the Bashirbagh Press Club as the birthplace of the Film Critics Association and likened the bond between the two to an umbilical connection, asserting that the club will always be the association’s home.

TUWJ President Virahat Ali’s Statement:
Virahat Ali acknowledged the decades-long presence of the Film Critics Association at the Bashirbagh Press Club. He explained that while the association had not been using its office recently, another affiliated organization temporarily utilized the space. However, he assured that the office would always belong to the Film Critics Association and encouraged them to resume regular activities from there. He emphasized the association’s status as a permanent affiliate of the TUWJ, a fact regularly reflected in the TUWJ calendar. He pledged continued support to the association.

The event was attended by several notable members, including Hemasundar (Treasurer), Janardhan (Former Secretary), senior film journalists Giridhar, Manigopal, Murali, R.K. Chowdhary, and “Simhasanam” Suresh, among others.