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Telangana Govt Forms Committee for Telangana Television Awards 2024, Sharrath Marar Named Chairman

The Government of Telangana has announced the formation of a high-level committee to draft the modalities, regulations, and logo design for the upcoming Telangana Television Awards 2024, which aim to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in the regional television industry.

MD, TGFDC will be the Convener of the 15 member Committee. With Producer Sharrath Marar as Chairman, the committee will include distinguished members from the television industry, including K. Baipneedu, Manjula Naidu, and P. Kiran.

The panel has been entrusted with shaping the framework and vision of the awards to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and creative excellence across all categories.

Speaking on the occasion, Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy said, “Telangana is rapidly emerging as a hub for film and television excellence. The Telangana Television Awards 2024 will provide a credible and prestigious platform to honour creative talent and innovation in the industry. These initiatives reaffirm the government’s commitment to nurturing and empowering local talent.”

This initiative forms part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the film, television, and entertainment ecosystem.

Officials noted that the Telangana Television Awards 2024 will serve as a landmark platform to honour excellence in storytelling, technical craft, and artistic performance — further elevating standards and morale within the television industry.

Producer Venu Donepudi’s Chitralayam Studios is coming up with a trendy crime comedy titled ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep.’ The shooting of the film, which launched in October, is presently progressing briskly in Meghalaya – Land of Clouds. The film features Tinnu Anand, Upendra Limaye, George Marian, Raja Ravindra, Akshay Lagusani, Vishnu Oi, Karthikeya Dev, Kasyap, Vismaya, Malvi Malhotra, Samriddhi Aryal in key roles.

First film to be shot entirely in Meghalaya

The story, which unfolds over a single day, is said to revolve around guns, gold, and a hunt involving six individuals. Talking about the film, Venu states that Baa Baa Black Sheep is the first film to be shot completely in Meghalaya. “The story is set in the state of northeast India, and we will shoot the entire film here,” said the producer. The narrative demands an entirely different landscape filled with natural beauty – waterfalls, mountains, and the most exotic locations. After an extensive recce, we have zeroed in on Meghalaya.” The film is being shot at Sohra (aka Cherrapunji), which is famous for being one of the wettest places on Earth. And Venu admits that shooting in dense rainfall is challenging. “It’s tough, you rarely get the required light to roll the camera, but kudos to the team who are doing an extraordinary job” which will be visual feast.

As part of building greater synergies, the production house has partnered with the government of Meghalaya. Recently, Honorable Chief Minister Mr. Conrad K Sangma has met the film unit to congratulate and assured complete support for the smooth functioning of shooting in Meghalaya.

With well written point, supported by extremely talented cast and crew, filmed with extraordinary visuals, Baa Baa Black Sheep is poised to take the audience on a fun and joy ride

Chitralayam Studios known for encouraging talent who are passionate and stand by their commitments is introducing a new talented director Guni Manchikanti through this film.

We have developed a strategic plan to complete the film in record time and expedite its release to theaters, with the aim of entertaining larger audience with Love, Laughter and Fun

The film The Girlfriend, starring national crush Rashmika Mandanna and talented actor Dheekshith Shetty, released grandly today and is enjoying a strong run at the box office. The movie is being well-received not only by the youth but also by family audiences. Presented by renowned producer Allu Aravind, the film is a joint production of Geetha Arts and Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment, directed by Rahul Ravindran and produced by Dheeraj Mogilineni and Vidya Koppineedi. Following the film’s successful release, a success meet was held in Hyderabad.

Producer Allu Aravind said, “Before the release of The Girlfriend, I expressed confidence that our media friends would take this good film to the audience and support it responsibly. Just as we hoped, the media gave excellent ratings and stood by us. This press meet is mainly to thank all of you. From the morning and matinee shows onwards, the collections have been increasing steadily. Women are becoming emotional after watching this film – that alone feels like a huge reward for our effort.

The movie beautifully depicts how couples – whether lovers or spouses – should and shouldn’t behave with one another. Director Rahul did a wonderful job of bringing out the pain and emotions women often suppress. He is the primary reason for the film’s success. Both the hero and heroine have delivered outstanding performances. I hope our media friends continue to spread the word and take this film to even more people.”

Actor Dheekshith Shetty said, “I’m grateful to all the media friends for supporting our movie. People are recognizing me and sending so many messages saying how much they liked the film. Our goal was to ensure that even one person connects emotionally with Vikram’s character – but seeing how many have related to it has been overwhelming. Many viewers said they’ve faced similar situations in their own lives. The response has been heartwarming. If you haven’t watched The Girlfriend yet, please do!”

Music Director Hesham Abdul Wahab said, “Thank you to the audience for making The Girlfriend a success, and to my entire team for their constant support throughout this journey.”

Editor Chota K. Prasad said, “Our movie’s collections are growing show by show, and the positive talk is spreading fast. Both audiences and media members have appreciated it. After the premiere show, the media’s response made us all very happy.”

Costume Designer Shravya Varma said, “The response to The Girlfriend has brought great joy to our entire team. I’m thankful to director Rahul and producers Dheeraj and Vidya for giving me the opportunity to be part of such a beautiful film.”

Producer Dheeraj Mogilineni said, “We kept saying this was a film that deserved media support and the media has responded wonderfully. Now, the movie belongs to the audience, and they are carrying it forward. After the premiere show, I saw tears in many people’s eyes; they were emotionally connecting with the characters and relating them to their own lives. Many journalists have personally called and texted me with heartfelt reactions. I don’t think I can make another film like this again in my life. Even my family members were moved to tears. As a producer, this success gives me immense satisfaction. It’s truly the director’s film – Rahul poured his heart into it, and I’m deeply grateful to him for bringing his vision to life so beautifully.”

Director Rahul Ravindran said, “During the making of The Girlfriend, Rashmika used to say that this film is like a big hug from her to all women. I would tell her that it’s my hug to all men – to encourage them to become better boyfriends and better husbands. After the release, I called Rashmika and told her that our words had come true; she got very emotional. After the premiere, one woman journalist even cried while interviewing me. A woman from Gujarat messaged me on Instagram saying that the movie gave her courage. Seeing such responses, I feel so fulfilled that I wouldn’t mind even if I never make another film.

The emotions I wanted to convey were perfectly understood by the media – their reviews reflected exactly what I intended. I’m grateful to every media friend and to my passionate team who worked so hard. This success is largely due to Aravind garu, who believed in my vision and gave me complete creative freedom. I thank Aravind garu, Vidya, and Dheeraj for their trust and support.”

Producer Vidya Koppineedi said, “The response from audiences has been heartwarming. Our PR team did a great job in taking the film to the public, and the media gave us wonderful support. I want to thank everyone for that.”

Actress Rashmika Mandanna said, “I’m overwhelmed by the response to The Girlfriend. I feel bad that I couldn’t attend the celebrations because I’m busy shooting for another film. I was amazed by how deeply Rahul understood women’s emotions – I even asked him about it during the shoot. I’m thankful to Rahul for giving me the opportunity to play the role of Bhooma. Dheekshith is an exceptional actor – he performed brilliantly as Vikram, and I wish him great success. Hesham’s music took our film to another level.”

Cast: Rashmika Mandanna, Dheekshith Shetty, Rao Ramesh, Rahul Ravindran, and others.

Technical Crew:
Cinematography – Krishnan Vasant
Music – Hesham Abdul Wahab
Costumes – Shravya Varma
Production Design – S. Ramakrishna, Mounika Nigoti
PRO – GSK Media, Vamsi Kaka
Marketing – First Show
Presented by – Allu Aravind
Banners – Geetha Arts, Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment
Producers – Dheeraj Mogilineni, Vidya Koppineedi
Writer & Director – Rahul Ravindran

Rowdy boy Vijay Devarakonda’s marriage with Rashmika is much talked about in the industry now.

They started dating from the super hit film Geeta Govindam directed by Parshuram.

Since then both their careers took off with continuous hits and still going strong, since then their relationship is much talked about in media and Industry.

Now much hype is surrounding their wedding as the engagement activity was more private.

Over the past decade with her hits and remunerations, now Rashmika’s wealth is equal and more to that of Vijay’s wealth.

As their wedding is getting near it was jocularly being said that to own and match Vijay  Rashmika is giving 100 crore dowry to Vijay.

As usual Sankranti 2026 is the release slot for all crazy films.

Chiru starrer Mana Shankara Varaprasad garu  is the craziest among those, its big budget is much talked about.

Megastar Chiranjeevi market rate remuneration of 50 crores.

Victory Venkatesh’s hefty remuneration, Nayantara increased remuneration of 15 crores for acting and promotion, current hot director Anil Ravipudi commanding 20 crores,Music director Bheems Ceciroleo remuneration of 5 crores truly made it a mega budgeted film.

With the craze, expectation and anticipation seems to be a sure shot winner to recover the budget and get into profits  with box office collections.

The movie stars National Crush Rashmika Mandanna and talented actor Dheekshith Shetty in the lead roles. It is being jointly produced by Geetha Arts and Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment, presented by Allu Aravind. The film is written and directed by Rahul Ravindran and produced by Dheeraj Mogilineni and Vidya Koppineedi. The Girlfriend is an intense and emotional love story that will release on November 7 in Telugu and Hindi, and on November 14 in Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada across the world. The team held a grand pre-release press meet in Hyderabad today.

Editor Chota K Prasad said, “Geetha Arts has its own editing room, and I always wondered when I would get a chance to work there. I feel fortunate that The Girlfriend gave me that opportunity. Allu Aravind garu has seen every kind of success, and I’m sure this film will be a memorable one in his career.”

Music Director Prashanth Vihari said, “Working on The Girlfriend was a big experience for me. The movie is a visual feast. After watching it, audiences will remain emotionally moved for a while.”

Music Director Hesham Abdul Wahab said, “This is the first Telugu movie I agreed to do. After Hridayam, Rahul was the first director from Hyderabad to approach me. He has made this movie a visual experience. I want to thank Prashanth Vihari for the background score. All the songs are very enjoyable. Please watch our film in theatres and support us.”

Producer Dheeraj Mogilineni said, “Director Rahul lives and breathes cinema. Even though he went through personal challenges, he never stopped working. We’re both friends and sometimes rivals, but he’s truly passionate. He plans to buy his own house, and I promise I’ll make that happen after the release of The Girlfriend. We approached several heroes for various stories before this one, but nothing materialized. Two years ago, we narrated this story to Rashmika, and she immediately said yes. Later, we got Dheekshith’s dates, but shooting didn’t happen on schedule. Still, he adjusted multiple times. After this movie, he’ll get many offers in Telugu cinema because his performance is amazing. Hesham was first approached by us before he did Kushi and Hi Nanna. Both Hesham and Prashanth worked without ego and helped us complete the film on time. Vidya akka was crucial + without her, this film wouldn’t have happened. Just like Geetha Arts and Vyjayanthi Movies have worked together, I hope to make at least ten more films with Vidya akka. She’s not in anyone’s shadow; she’s going to be a major producer. With Allu Aravind garu’s presence, I feel like God himself is with me. No matter the problem, his support gives me confidence. I even want to put his photo in our office for inspiration.”

Producer Vidya Koppineedi said, “Whenever I need advice, I turn to Allu Aravind mama. After hearing the story, he encouraged us to make it, saying it was very relevant to today’s audience. This is not just our film – it’s a movie everyone should watch in theatres and show to their children. As a mother, sister, and daughter, I can say this film carries deep emotional values. Some feelings in life can’t be described in words, and The Girlfriend gives answers to many unspoken questions. It’s not just a women-centric film; both men and women must see it at least once. After watching Dheekshith and Rashmika as Vikram and Bhuma, audiences will remember them by those characters for a long time. Anu Emmanuel’s character makes you wish you had a friend like her; people will remember her as Durga.”

Director Rahul Ravindran said, “The Girlfriend has been a beautiful journey in my career. If Allu Aravind garu hadn’t approved it, this project wouldn’t exist. I feel proud to be a part of the long and respected legacy of Geetha Arts. Vidya and Dheeraj have been fantastic producers. Vidya has great vision, and Dheeraj and I, even when we argued, always ended with a hug. The entire team – DOP, editor, music directors worked with great passion. I was unsure if Anu Emmanuel would accept the Durga role, but she did and performed brilliantly. Dheekshith and Rashmika’s performances are unforgettable. When Aravind garu saw the first schedule’s footage, he praised Dheekshith and immediately gave him an advance cheque for his next movie. There are few actors in his age group with such range. Rashmika is the soul of this film – she not only acted but lived the character. Her performance will be remembered as one of the best by a Telugu actress this decade and will surely earn her awards.”

Hero Dheekshith Shetty said, “I thank director Rahul for trusting me with Vikram’s role. During the shoot, Allu Aravind garu gave me an advance for another project. That wasn’t just money – it was confidence and hope. Coming from TV and theatre, I doubted whether I could establish myself in cinema, but his words gave me belief. Vidya ma’am supported me a lot. I used to wait eagerly for shooting calls. Rashmika was a wonderful co-star; she never made me feel like I was working with a star. If I performed well, the credit goes to her. Like Rahul said, if even one Vikram in the audience changes after watching our film, our effort will be worth it. Please watch The Girlfriend in theatres and support us.”

Producer Allu Aravind said, “I’ve produced many films and earned crores through cinema, and I say that with no hesitation. But what I wanted to earn from The Girlfriend was not money – it was satisfaction. This movie gives me immense creative fulfillment. When I first heard the story, I felt that some unspoken truths about life needed to be told through cinema. Only a sensitive and committed filmmaker like Rahul could handle such a subject. He narrated it with great emotion and made it just as beautifully. This isn’t a film to watch for its songs, jokes, or entertainment – it’s one to feel deeply. You have to watch it thinking about the emotions and unspoken desires in the hearts of women around us – our sisters, mothers, and daughters.

If not titled The Girlfriend, the film could have been called “Nee Jeevithamantha Nene.” It’s a delicate love story between a boy and a girl that ends with powerful intensity. After watching it, many people may find it hard to sleep that night – it will haunt them. Every family will relate to this story in some way, either personally or through someone they know. Even critics will find it difficult to rate this film.

Rashmika has truly lived the role. Dheekshith’s performance shows he’ll have a bright future in Telugu cinema. After watching him, I gave him an advance for my next film immediately. Every scene he did was perfect. Vidya and Dheeraj are close to me – Dheeraj’s father introduced him to me, and I didn’t expect he’d be producing with Geetha Arts so soon. Vidya is like my daughter – she grew up with us and now she’s part of Geetha Arts. Dheeraj, Vidya, Vasu, SKN – all those I’ve encouraged are keeping Geetha Arts thriving with their work. I hope the media treats this film with responsibility and helps promote it strongly.”

Cast: Rashmika Mandanna, Dheekshith Shetty, Rao Ramesh, Rahul Ravindran, and others

Technical Crew:
Cinematography – Krishnan Vasant
Music – Hesham Abdul Wahab
Costumes – Sravya Varma
Production Design – S. Ramakrishna, Mounika Nigothri
PRO – GSK Media, Vamsi Kaka
Marketing – First Show
Presented by – Allu Aravind
Banners – Geetha Arts & Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment
Producers – Dheeraj Mogilineni, Vidya Koppineedi
Writer & Director – Rahul Ravindran