
Sangeetha Krish is one of the former star heroines of Tollywood. She has captivated audiences in many films with her beauty, acting, and dance skills. She became popular as a heroine in several superhit films. Currently, she has started her second innings as a character artist and is attracting attention. Today is Sangeetha's birthday, stepping into her 46th year. Let’s delve into some interesting aspects of her life.



Producer’s Family



Born in Chennai on October 21, 1978, her real name is Rasika, which she changed to Sangeetha after entering films. Her grandfather, K.R. Balan, was a prominent producer in the Tamil industry, having produced over 20 films. Her father, Shantharam, also produced several films in Tamil. Sangeetha has been passionate about dance since her childhood, which led her to learn Bharatanatyam during her school days. She made her entry into the film industry with the Malayalam political action thriller 'Gangothri' (1997). Her first Telugu film was 'Circus Sattipandu'.







Recognition through Films



Though she acted in 'Circus Sattipandu' in 1997, she did not get many opportunities in Telugu at that time and shifted her focus to Tamil and Malayalam films. After a gap of two years, she returned to Telugu cinema with the movie 'Asala Sandadi' (1999). Subsequently, she acted in superhit films like 'Khadgam', 'Pellam Oorelithe', 'Khushi Khushiga', 'Sankranthi', and 'Siva Puthrudu', and gained recognition as a leading heroine.







Love Marriage with a Singer



While at the peak of her career, actress Sangeetha got married. She had a love marriage with Tamil star singer Krish. She first saw Krish at an award function and was instantly smitten by his looks as she went on stage to receive an award from him. She connected even more with his attractive speech. Coincidentally, they both ended up at the same dinner with friends that night, where Sangeetha openly expressed her admiration for him. They exchanged numbers, got engaged within three months, and married eight months later. The following year, they attended the award function as a couple.




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Second Innings Glory



Despite acting in several hit Telugu films, Sangeetha couldn’t sustain a long-term presence in the industry. It took her 10 years after the 2010 movie 'Cara Majaaka' to act in another Telugu film. She made a comeback in the Telugu industry with Mahesh's 'Sarileru Neekevvaru'. Previously known as a heroine and lead actress, she started her second innings as a character artist. She has acted in films like 'Acharya' (special song), 'Masooda', and 'Vaarasudu' and captured everyone’s attention. Particularly for 'Masood', she even received a SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress.







Also a TV Host



In her second innings, Sangeetha is also thriving as a television host. She has served as a judge on Tamil dance shows like Jodi No.1, Dance Jodi Dance, and Super Jodi (Telugu), where she encouraged new dancers and gave appropriate advice. She also participates in festive special shows aired on ETV, captivating the television audience.






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Last week, major star-studded films dominated the box office during the Dussehra festival, providing great entertainment and joy to the audience. This week, the focus shifts to indie films at the box office. Meanwhile, new movies and web series are also making their way to OTT platforms. Let's take a look at the details.



Movies Releasing in Theaters



Love Reddy



Directed by Smaran Reddy and featuring Anjan Ramachandra and Shravani Reddy in key roles, 'Love Reddy' is set to release on October 18. The film, which has completed its shooting, is based on true events along the Andhra-Karnataka border, depicting a pure love story. It is being released by the renowned production house Mythri Movie Makers.







Samudrudu



Directed by Nagesh Naradasi and starring Ramakanth, Avantika, and Bhanushree, 'Samudrudu' is scheduled for release on October 18. The film, which reflects the lives of fishermen, is expected to appeal to all sections of the audience, according to the makers.







Veekshanam



The latest film starring Ram Karthik and Kashvi, 'Veekshanam' is directed by Manoj Palleti and produced under the banner of Padmanabha Cine Arts by P. Padmanabha Reddy and Ashok Reddy. The movie, releasing in theaters on October 18, explores the concept of a hero falling in love with a deceased girl, as revealed by the makers.







Rewind



Featuring Sai Ronak and directed by Kalyan Chakravarthy, 'Rewind' is set to release on October 18. Amrutha Chaudhary stars as the female lead. The film, which combines a time travel concept with a captivating love story, is expected to appeal to all audience groups.







Khadgam Re-release



Directed by Krishna Vamsi and featuring Srikanth, Ravi Teja, and Prakash Raj, 'Khadgam' originally released in 2002 and was a box office success. It is now set to re-enthrall audiences with a re-release scheduled for October 18.







OTT Releases – Movies/Series



1000 Babies



This intriguing web series '1000 Babies' is coming to OTT this week and will be available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar from October 18. It can be viewed in multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, and Malayalam. Rahman and Neena Gupta play lead roles, with direction by Najim.







Kali



After its recent theatrical release, 'Kali' will be available on OTT starting October 17 on the platform ETV Win. The film stars Prince and Naresh Agastya in leading roles, with Neha Krishnan as the heroine. Directed by Shiva Sheshu, the film received positive reviews upon its theatrical release on October 4.







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Creative director Krishna Vamsi once meant a festive atmosphere in theaters with his films. Throughout his career, he has directed many super hit films, among which Anthahpuram stands as a milestone. In this film, the late actress Soundarya played the female lead, captivating audiences with her performance, which garnered widespread acclaim. Currently, Krishna Vamsi is quite active on platform X, engaging intriguingly with netizens' questions. During this interaction, when asked by a netizen which current actress could replace Soundarya in Anthahpuram, Krishna Vamsi's response has gone viral.



What did Krishna Vamsi say?



The film Anthahpuram, featuring Soundarya, Sai Kumar, Prakash Raj, and Jagapathi Babu, was a massive success at the box office. Soundarya delivered an outstanding performance as a mother protecting her child from her cruel uncle. When a netizen on X asked Krishna Vamsi which of today’s actresses could fit into Anthahpuram, he replied, "I can’t imagine anyone replacing Soundarya. However, today's actresses are very talented and mesmerizing with their performances. I respect them." The netizen then queried whether Nivetha Thomas or Shraddha Kapoor would be suitable, to which Krishna Vamsi opined that Samantha and Sai Pallavi could be perfect for Soundarya’s role. This post is now trending wildly online, with fans of Samantha and Sai Pallavi making it go viral.







Can They Replace Soundarya?



Star heroine Samantha is recognized not only as a glamour beauty but also as a talented actress. She won an award for Best Actress with her first film, 'Ye Maaya Chesave'. Following that, she proved her acting skills in films like 'Manam', 'A Aa', 'U Turn', 'Jaanu', 'Yashoda', 'Shaakuntalam', and 'Oh! Baby'. Sai Pallavi's acting skills need no special mention. With films like Premam, Fidaa, Love Story, Shyam Singha Roy, Virata Parvam, and Gargi, she has demonstrated unmatched acting prowess. Netizens believe these star heroines could do justice to Soundarya’s role in Anthahpuram.







Director with Two National Awards



Director Krishna Vamsi, originally Pasupuleti Venkata Bangarraju, started his career as an assistant director under Ram Gopal Varma. He made his directorial debut in 1995 with the film 'Gulabi', starring JD Chakravarthy. He directed successful films like 'Anthahpuram', 'Chandrallekha', 'Ninne Pelladutha', Murari, Khadgam, Sri Anjaneyam, Rakhi, Chandamama, and Mahatma. Recently, he directed 'Rangamarthanda', a film that touched the hearts of audiences. Throughout his career, Krishna Vamsi has received two National Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards South, and four Nandi Awards.






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సినిమా అంటే ప్రేక్షకులకు వినోదం మాత్రమే కాదు సామాజిక స్పృహను సైతం కలిగించాలి. దేశం పట్ల, సమాజం పట్ల పౌరులకు ఉన్న బాధ్యతను గుర్తు చేస్తూ ఉండాలి. అలా దేశభక్తిని ప్రేక్షకుల్లో రగిలించి వెండి తెరపై వెలిగిపోయిన సినిమాలు తెలుగు చిత్ర పరిశ్రమలో ఎన్నో ఉన్నాయి. దేశ భక్తికి కమర్షియల్ హంగులు అద్ది బాక్సాఫీస్ వద్ద మంచి విజయం సాధించాయి. అలాంటి సినిమాలు ఏమున్నాయో ఓసారి చూద్దాం.


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టాలీవుడ్‌ అగ్రకథానాయకుల్లో ఒకరైన రవితేజ ఫ్యామిలీ హీరోగానూ గుర్తింపు పొందాడు. ఆయన తీసే సినిమాల్లో కామెడీ, యాక్షన్‌తో పాటు కుటుంబ విలువలకు సంబంధించిన అంశాలు కూడా ఉంటాయి. రవితేజ ఇప్పటివరకూ తీసిన సినిమాలను పరిశీలిస్తే ఈ విషయం అర్థమైపోతుంది. అందుకే రవితేజ సినిమా వచ్చిదంటే పెద్ద ఎత్తున ఫ్యామిలీ ఆడియన్స్‌ థియేటర్లకు వెళ్లిపోతుంటారు. అంతేగాక టీవీల్లో వచ్చే రవితేజ సినిమాలకు సైతం మంచి ఆదరణే ఉంది. ఈ నేపథ్యంలో రవితేజ తీసిన బెస్ట్‌ కుటుంబ కథా చిత్రాలు మీకోసం..

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