Producer SKN recently attended the trailer launch event of Ghatikaachalam, a film he is distributing along with Director Maruthi under Mass Movie Makers banner. During a Q\&A session with the media, SKN answered several questions and shared his views on theatre closures, film reviews, and the overall condition of the Telugu film industry in his signature style. His speech has since gone viral on social media.

SKN expressed concern over the current state of Telugu cinema, emphasizing that everyone must come together to save the industry during these difficult times. SKN said, “Audiences are gradually staying away from theatres. There are many reasons for this are ticket prices, high costs of popcorn and snacks, and having the same ticket rates throughout the week. If we introduce differential pricing – one rate for weekdays and another for weekends – it could help attract audiences back to theatres.”

He added, “We need to focus on how to provide quality entertainment to viewers at an affordable cost. Industry leaders should prioritize these issues. When audiences return to theatres, exhibitors will benefit, and their problems will be addressed. Everyone in the industry will earn a livelihood. When a patient is brought to the emergency room, no one suggests a facial treatment, the priority is saving their life. Similarly, Telugu cinema is in trouble, and we need to focus on saving it first.”

“Some people post reviews after watching early morning shows in theatres with barely ten people in the US. But true feedback comes from watching a film in a packed theatre among real audiences. No one can stop reviews – that’s not practical. But reviewers must remember that they are part of this industry too. We all need to stand united to protect and revive our cinema, said SKN.”

It seems that conditions like “I will shoot for only six hours a day. If shooting days exceed 100 days, you must pay me ₹40 lakh per day” caused Deepika to withdraw from the film “Spirit.”

Sandeep Reddy Vanga reportedly became furious, questioning, “What are these ridiculous conditions when she’s already taking ₹40 crore remuneration for the film?” It’s understood that he bid Deepika “Ram Ram” (a farewell) and decided to cast someone else in her place.

Now, we have to wait and see who will get that golden chance

NTR is a true blue pan India superstar, who is lovingly called the ‘Man of the Masses’. And he showed the monstrous popularity he enjoys with people across India with the War 2 teaser and his super-spy act in this much-awaited YRF Spy Universe franchise film became a rage on the internet.

NTR is overwhelmed with the outpouring of appreciation coming his way for War 2. He says, “It is truly a blessing to be an actor because you get to experience so much unconditional love from people. It is a very precious and a rare feeling and I’m really lucky to be receiving the same for War 2. This YRF Spy Universe film presents me in an all new avatar which I had a lot of fun portraying and I’m overwhelmed with the positivity and the love coming in from every quarter of the country.”

NTR revealed he is thrilled to witness the unanimously positive response to WAR 2 after giving every drop of emotion and energy he had within himself for the big screen entertainer.

NTR says, “This character is extremely special to me. When you give so much emotion, so much intensity and energy to your role, it is all the more exciting to see this kind of response from my fans, from people who love to see good cinema on the big screen.”

He adds, “YRF Spy Universe has always created new cinematic and box office benchmarks and I’m really happy to see the start of our campaign making this huge a mark on people. Can’t wait to see the madness unfold in theatres from August 14th.”

Produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 also stars Kiara Advani as the female lead. War 2 is set to release on August 14th in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Pre-release Event of “Vaibhavam” with the Mother as the Chief Guest!

The “director-hero brothers” Satvik and Ruthvik honored their beloved mother in a grand and emotional gesture during the pre-release event of their debut film “Vaibhavam”. Not only did she give them birth, raise them, and shape their lives, but she also supported their passion to enter the film industry, even after they quit their corporate jobs.

Among the well-educated brothers, the younger one, Satvik, is debuting as the director, while the elder one, Ruthvik, is the lead actor. Their mother, Ramadevi, is the producer under the banner “Ramadevi Productions”. The clean family entertainer “Vaibhavam” is set to release this Friday (May 23).

At the pre-release event held at Prasad Labs in Hyderabad, Ruthvik and Satvik warmly honored their mother Ramadevi, who also graced the occasion as the chief guest.

Ramadevi, who is a lawyer by profession, expressed her pride, saying: “Since childhood, my sons have excelled in academics and extracurricular activities. They secured good jobs and gave me immense joy. Now, they’ve left those jobs to follow their passion in cinema. I truly believe they will succeed in this field too.”

Ruthvik and Satvik shared their gratitude, saying: “Our mother’s belief in us will not go in vain. We are confident that Vaibhavam will mark a great beginning for us in the film industry.”

“Vaibhavam”, which is crafted as a wholesome family film, will hit the screens on May 23. The movie emphasizes family values, humanity, emotions, and subtle humor, aiming to appeal to audiences across all sections.

Actress Iqra Idreesi, who is making her Telugu debut with this film, expressed her pride in being part of it. Other key actors like K.L.N. and Ananth also participated in the event and shared their happiness for being part of “Vaibhavam”.

The film Shaashtipoorthi, starring Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Archana, with Rupesh and Aakanksha Singh in the lead roles and directed by Pawan Prabha, is produced under the MAA AAIE Productions banner by Rupesh. The movie is set to release on the 30th of this month. The already-released songs, teaser, and trailer have raised audience expectations. Aakanksha Singh, who impressed Telugu audiences with projects like Malli Raava, Devadas, and Parampara, is now coming with Shaashtipoorthi. As part of the film’s promotions, she interacted with the media. Here are some key highlights from what she shared:

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“I’m returning to Telugu cinema after quite a gap. The pandemic caused a big break for me. Initially, it was planned to release Meet Cute, directed by Nani’s sister Deepti Ganta, in theaters, but it eventually came out on OTT. Now Shaashtipoorthi is getting a theatrical release. The film is wonderful and technically top-notch. Ilaiyaraaja’s music is sure to impress everyone.”

“In Shaashtipoorthi, I play a character named Janaki. I came to Hyderabad to listen to the story, and the moment I heard it and learned about my role, I agreed to do it. Stories like this are very much needed today. I played the role of a rural girl and will be seen as a temple treasurer. I appear as a traditional Telugu woman in this film.”

“Until now, I never played a full-fledged traditional Telugu girl. I hadn’t worn a langavoni (traditional South Indian attire) before. We shot in Rajahmundry for over a month. I will never forget the Godavari regions. We worked really hard under the scorching sun and even traveled in boats. Those memories will stay with me forever. The beauty of the Godavari was captured even more beautifully on screen.”

“I acted with Rajendra Prasad sir earlier in Bench Life. I got to act with him again in this film. Working with him taught me a lot. Whenever we acted together, we never used glycerin for emotional scenes – we performed them naturally. Working on Shaashtipoorthi felt like attending an acting school. I learned so much through this film.”

“Shaashtipoorthi is not just about the concept of ‘shaashtipoorthi’ (the 60th birthday celebration). It includes a variety of themes. Also, I don’t just play a typical heroine in this movie. My character has many layers, which I can’t reveal now – you have to watch the film to discover them.”

“Our producer Rupesh is a great person, very passionate about cinema. Not only as an actor but also as a producer, he did complete justice to the film. He brought everyone together and made such a great film. Our director Pawan has great clarity and vision. He has a strong grip on the story. It was a pleasure working with him.”

“I always wanted people to recognize me as a good actress. That’s why I’ve been selective about strong roles and good stories. I believe Shaashtipoorthi will earn me even more appreciation. If I like the story and my character, I’m open to working in OTT or web series too. If we do our work sincerely, opportunities will find us on their own.”

“I want to explore all kinds of roles and genres. I especially love action films. I’m currently doing one and it’s coming out really well. I’m also looking into a Tamil film. I really like Nani’s movies. Recently, I watched Amaran.”

“The songs and music of Shaashtipoorthi will move everyone. Each song carries an emotion. Ilaiyaraaja sir’s songs are timeless. This is a film that families should watch together. It’s a must-watch for everyone. The film conveys a great message about parents, so please watch and support it. While shooting for this movie, I was reminded of my father a lot. I really missed him. Spend more time with your parents, love them. Everyone, please do watch Shaashtipoorthi.”

Rocking Star Yash’s Mother Smt. Pushpa Arunkumar Turns Producer – Have A Look At The Extremely Intriguing Teaser Of Her Maiden Film “Kothalavadi”

Rocking Star Yash’s mother, Smt. Pushpa Arunkumar has stepped into film production by launching her own production house, “PA Productions”, with the aim of supporting new talent. Inspired by the legacy of iconic actor Dr. Rajkumar’s wife, Parvathamma Rajkumar, as a producer, Smt. Pushpa Arunkumar wants to promote talented young artists through her production house.

Her maiden production venture is titled “Kothalavadi”, starring supremely talented Pruthvi Ambaar in the lead role and is written and directed by promising filmmaker Sriraj. The first look poster of Kothalavadi was released last month got a unanimous positive response and built huge anticipation around the film.

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Increaing the hype further, the makers unveiled the teaser of Kothalavadi today, giving viewers a glimpse into its gripping world and intense characters. The teaser is packed with mass appeal and commercial elements. The visuals by cinematographer Karthik add depth, and the powerful background music by Abhinandan Kashyap keeps the audience hooked. Pruthvi Ambar impresses with his rugged and energetic look. The 90-second teaser has raised the excitement for the film further, and director Sriraj seems ready to deliver a rooted and powerful story.

Kothalavadi is named after a village in Gundlupet Taluk of Chamarajanagar District in Karnataka, where most of the movie was shot. The team has used the local dialect to keep the film authentic and true to its roots.

The film features a strong ensemble cast including Gopal Deshpande, Rajesh Nataranga, Avinash, Kavya Shaiva, Mansi Sudhir, Raghu Ramanakoppa, and Chethan Gandarva.

PA Productions is introducing two new music talents through this film. While Vikas Vasishta has composed a soulful song for the film, Abhinandan Kashyap has scored a stunning background music for the teaser. Raghu Neenandalli penned the dialogues true to the region the movie is set. Ramishetty Pavan is handling the editing, and Dinesh Ashok has designed the film’s intriguing posters.

Kothalavadi is made as a raw, emotional, and impactful film that is packed with each and every commercial element that appeals to all sections of the audience.

The trailer of the film Vaibhavam, which is set to release on the 23rd of this month, was recently unveiled. Director Satvik expressed his happiness over the positive response it has received. A particularly touching moment in the trailer features a mother telling her son, “There are very few people who help others in times of trouble. If you feel someone is in need, don’t wait for them to ask—go ahead and help them.” This line has stood out and resonated with many viewers.

Vaibhavam marks the debut of lead pair Ruthvik and Ikra Idrisi, and is being produced under the new banner Ramadevi Productions. The film has received a clean ‘U’ certificate from the censor board. The director shared that Vaibhavam is set to offer wholesome entertainment for audiences this summer!!

JioHotstar, a revamped version of Disney+ Hotstar, brings the best entertainment for Telugu audiences from time to time. As part of hotstar specials, the OTT platform is now bringing a beautiful story of Devika & Danny. It stars Ritu Varma, Surya Vasistta, Siva Kandukuri, Subbaraju in lead roles along with ensemble of actors Kovai Sarala, Soniya Singh, Gokaraju Ramana, Sivannarayana, Viva Harsha, Shanmukh, Abhinaya Sri, Mounika Reddy, Ishwarya Vullingala and others in key roles.

This webseries raised curiosity with the look posters and now today makers dropped the trailer. The trailer begins with the build-up to a wedding between Devika played by Ritu Varma and her fiancé played by Subbaraju. Just before the ceremony, a priest issues a cryptic warning that someone new might enter her life 3 months before the marriage that will change everything.

The arrival of Danny played by Surya Vashistta, a supernatural character, marks the turning point, drawing Devika into an unpredictable series of events. Devika finds herself drawn to him. However, things don’t go as smoothly as she imagined. The trailer hints at a blend of romantic entanglement, suspense, and hidden dangers, building intrigue around the central mystery. With action, emoion and intriguing drama, the trailer promises a entertaining experience.

The trailer leaves you with lot questions and raising expectations and everything will be answered on June 6th. Devika & Danny, directed by B. Kishore of Sreekaram fame, is set to stream on Jio Hotstar from June 6. It is produced by Sudhakar Chaganti under the Joy Films banner and created by writer Deepak Raj. Devika & Danny is touted to blend elements of comedy, horror, and fantasy in a contemporary narrative. Music is composed by Jay Krish.