‘Gurtimpu’ is a sports and court drama film starring KJR as the lead, jointly produced by Ganga Entertainments and Swastik Visions, with SK Prashanth, Ajith Bhaskar, and Arun Murugan serving as producers. The film was directed by J.P. Thenpathiyan. ‘Gurtimpu’ was crafted around themes exploring the country’s sports ecosystem, political landscape, government functioning, and the extent to which the underprivileged remain distanced from the world of sports. The trailer for the film was recently released. “Cricket is our national game”… “Hockey is our national game”… “Our country doesn’t actually have a national game at all.” “My life isn’t just the ten seconds you all watch, Sir… Behind that lies 29 years of my life and hard work. If we could just make it to the meet, we would win… but we aren’t even able to get that far.” “For people like us, sports isn’t just a casual pastime… it is our very liberation.” “If you search for ‘sports’ online, the news that pops up is exclusively about cricket.” “The nation owes a great debt not only to those who fight on the battlefield but also to its athletes.” “People like that will always find something to complain about—some perceived shortcoming—no matter how much the government does for them.” “When it comes to athletics—the very field you boast about, puffing out your chest and chanting ‘Gold! Gold!’—three-quarters of the medals have been won by those very people you dismissed as ‘destitute’!” “I have only one hope: that your life changes for the better within your own lifetime.” With dialogues such as these, the trailer delivers a powerful punch.

A close look at the trailer sparks curiosity about the journey of a poor young man rising as an athlete: What circumstances did he have to overcome? Why did he end up taking the Sports Minister to court during this journey? What specific obstacles did he face from the government? And ultimately, did he receive the justice he sought in the courts, or not? The trailer has been cut in a way that keeps the audience guessing. Visually and sonically, the trailer is absolutely stunning.

As the lead actor, KJR impresses immensely in this trailer—his looks, his physical transformation, and his performance are all outstanding. The film unit is currently making preparations to release the movie in June. Cast: KJR, Viji Venkatesh, Rangaraj Pandey, Vasundhara, Mansoor Ali Khan, Ramji, and others

Technical Crew
Production Companies: Ganga Entertainments, Swastik Visions
Producers: SK Prashanth, Ajith Bhaskar, Arun Murugan
Director: J.P. Thenpathiyan
Music: Ghibran Vaibodha
Action: Peter Hein
Cinematographer: A. Viswanath
Editor: Dinesh Kumar
Art Director: Ramu Thangaraj
Executive Producer: Spoorthi Ketineni

A feel-good love entertainer based on a real-life incident, Doordarshini, stars Suvikshit and Geethika Ratan in the lead roles. The film carries the tagline “Kalipindi Iddarini.”

Directed by Karthikeya Kommi, the movie is produced by Jaya Shankar Reddy M and Patimeedi Santosh under the Varaha Movie Makers banner. Having completed all formalities, the film is set for release on May 15. On this occasion, hero Suvikshit shared several details about the film. Here are the highlights.

What is your background?
I am from Rayachoti in Kadapa district and I run a business. Since childhood, I’ve been passionate about cinema and inspired by films. Unexpectedly, I am now making my debut as a hero through this movie.

How did you get the opportunity to play the hero in this film?
Writer Narayana garu developed this story based on the life story of a beggar he met in Arunachalam. Initially, we planned to make this film with another hero. But since the story required a fresh face, and because of my interest, we felt I would suit the role well, so I ended up playing the protagonist. The teaser, songs, and trailer released recently have received a very positive response. We are confident the audience will support the film.

How did you prepare yourself for this role?
I too had experienced the kind of emotions portrayed in this story. Since the film is set in the 1990s, the lead character had to reflect the emotions people experienced during that era. I was one among those who lived through those moments, so I felt I could portray it naturally. I didn’t particularly “act” in this film — I simply behaved the way people did during that time.

Are you planning a grand release?
Initially, we thought of releasing the film in a limited number of theatres. But now, the film is gearing up for release in more than 250 theatres.

People say the hero and heroine die in the film. Why reveal that point?
The story is about how we still delivered a happy ending even after the hero and heroine die. It also explores how the old man reached Arunachalam and what happened in his life. That elderly character appears as the hero’s father in the film. Audiences will feel like they’ve revisited their own villages from the 1990s.

Why did you choose to act in the hero’s role yourself?
Almost everyone in this film is new. We wanted natural performances, so we cast fresh faces. If well-known artists had acted in it, audiences would see their popularity rather than the characters. That’s why we chose newcomers to preserve the film’s natural feel.

How was the working experience on this film?
Like every film, we too faced several challenges. But all the artists and technicians supported us immensely. Bringing the movie to the release stage itself feels like a big achievement for us. We strongly believe audiences will definitely support a good film. We took our time to ensure the best quality output without compromising.

We shot the film in natural locations around Yanam and Kakinada, recreating the atmosphere of the 1990s through detailed sets. We never compromised on quality.

Why did you choose a 1990s backdrop?
As we get used to city life, we are slowly forgetting our roots and native villages. Through this film, we wanted to take audiences back to those memories. Anyone who watches this movie will be reminded of their hometown.

You’re saying audiences will be given a handkerchief along with the movie ticket?
This film is extremely emotional. No one will be able to watch the emotional scenes without tears.

Will you continue as a hero?
Definitely. I would love to continue doing films with good stories.

Raj Tarun and Amrutha Chowdary play the lead roles in the film Tortoise, produced under the banners of SK Golden Arts, Prashvitha Entertai9ment, NVL Creations, and Madhupala Maha Movies. Directed by Rithvik Kumar, the movie features Srinivas Avasarala and Dhanya Balakrishna in key roles. Producers Vijay Chowdary, Sasidhar Nalla, Ramisetti Rambabu, and Madhupala Suresh have jointly bankrolled this project. On the occasion of Raj Tarun’s birthday today, the film team conveyed their wishes and released the first look poster.

Speaking on this occasion, the unit members said that they wish their hero Raj Tarun a very happy birthday. They shared that the film’s shooting has been completed and it is currently busy with post-production work. Anup Rubens has composed the music for this film.

The team further added that Tortoise will be very fresh with a different story. They believe this 25th film of Raj Tarun will be the best in his career. The characters played by Srinivas Avasarala, Dhanya Balakrishna, and heroine Amrutha Chowdary are said to be very strong. It is a different thriller with a new screenplay.

The movie is filmed with a concept where the hero has a habit of sleepwalking, and while in that state, he commits some murders. The plot revolves around what happens next. With the shooting finished, the team plans to complete post-production and release the movie soon.

Banners: SK Golden Arts, Prashvitha Entertai9ment, NVL Creations, and Madhupala Maha Movies

Movie Name: Tortoise
Cast: Raj Tarun, Amrutha Chowdary, Srinivas Avasarala, Dhanya Balakrishna, Ravi Kale, Shiju, and others
Music: Anup Rubens
Cinematography: Sabari
Editor: Gullapalli Madhav Kumar
Art Director: Devara Madhukar
Story, Dialogues and Direction: Rithvik Kumar
Producers: Vijay Chowdary, Sasidhar Nalla, Ramisetti Rambabu, and Madhupala Suresh

A new film under the banner HanShiv Entertainments, directed by T.D. Prasad Varma and produced by N. Maheshwari and P. Jyothi, was officially launched on Monday with traditional pooja ceremonies.

The film features Anurag in the lead role, along with Santosh, Sai Vikranth, Ali, Chammak Chandra, Auto Ramprasad, Phani, and Vinita Reddy in prominent roles.

Several noted personalities from the Telugu film industry attended the launch event, including director S. V. Krishna Reddy, producer K. Achchi Reddy, actor Ali, and director Srinivasa Reddy. K. Achchi Reddy gave the ceremonial clap for the muhurtham shot, while Ali switched on the camera. S. V. Krishna Reddy directed the inaugural shot.

Speaking on the occasion, director T.D. Prasad Varma said:

“This film, starring Anurag and produced by N. Maheshwari and P. Jyothi under the Hun Shiv Entertainments banner, will entertain audiences with a different storyline. Special thanks to S. V. Krishna Reddy garu, Achchi Reddy garu, and Srinivasa Reddy garu for coming and blessing our team. Ali garu will impress audiences in a key role. We are making this film with all the elements needed to entertain viewers. More details about the project will be announced soon.”

The hero said:

“I really liked the concept narrated by Prasad Varma garu. I also got strong support from good producers. I will be entertaining audiences with a unique role in this film. Thanks to Ali garu, S. V. Krishna Reddy garu, and Achchi Reddy garu.”

Senior actor Ali said:

“This is the first film under the Hun Shiv Entertainments banner. I too will be appearing in a good role in the movie. I wholeheartedly wish the film great success.”

Producers N. Maheshwari and P. Jyothi said:

“We are producing this film with a unique storyline narrated by director Prasad Varma garu. This is the first film under our banner.”

Cast

Anurag
Santosh
Sai Vikranth
Ali
Chammak Chandra
Auto Ramprasad
Phani
Vinita Reddy and others

Technical Crew

Banner: HanShiv Entertainments
Producers: N. Maheshwari, P. Jyothi
Director: T.D. Prasad Varma
Writers: Dasari Brahmanandam, Kumar Mallarapu, Ashwin R.
Executive Producer: Anshu Varma
Cinematography: Balu R.
Editor: Sunil Kumar
Music: Tan Tej
Dance Master: Swarna
Co-Director: K. Aravind
Production Controller: Basha
Stills: Aditya
Publicity Designer: D. Krishna Prasad
PROs: B. Shiva Kumar, Mohan Tummala

(Dheeraj Appaji)

In every hero’s career, some films become hits and some end up as failures. But only a few films arrive at a stage where the actor feels the need to prove who he really is. For Ram Charan, Peddi seems to be one such film.

After RRR, Ram Charan’s stature rose to a completely different level. Thanks to director S. S. Rajamouli, Charan’s name reached global audiences and echoed all the way to Hollywood.

Particularly, his performance as Alluri Sitarama Raju earned appreciation from across the world. At the same time, expectations around him also increased tremendously. Audiences started expecting every Ram Charan film to match the scale and impact of RRR.

However, films like Acharya and Game Changer could not completely satisfy those expectations. People may have different opinions about these movies, but one thing became very clear — fans now expect more than just a stylish commercial entertainer from Charan. They want a powerful story that stays in their hearts.

That is exactly where Peddi gained attention.
Ever since the first look from director Buchi Babu Sana’s film was revealed, it has carried the feel of a raw, earthy mass entertainer. The rugged beard, intense eyes, rough body language — all of it reminds audiences of the Charan they loved in Rangasthalam.

To be honest, Rangasthalam was the film that elevated Charan to another level as an actor. Now, many people are getting a similar feeling with Peddi. Especially with its rural backdrop, emotional depth, and sports-based elements, expectations on the film are growing stronger day by day.
Another interesting aspect is that Charan seems completely immersed in the character.

Instead of the “star image,” the “role” itself appears to dominate the screen. Films made with that sincerity are the ones that remain memorable for years.

Music by A. R. Rahman is also expected to become a major strength for Peddi. Even from the promotional material released so far, it feels like Buchi Babu is crafting the film with a lot of emotional honesty.

At this point, Peddi is not just another release.
For Ram Charan, it could become an answer to his critics. An answer that says: “Even after RRR, I still believe in strong stories.” Whatever the result may be after the film releases on June 4, one thing is certain.
This time, audiences are not going to theatres merely to watch “Star Ram Charan”…
They are going to experience “Actor Ram Charan” once again.