• TFIDB TE
  • TFIDB TE
    • Mallesham
    UTelugu
    "Mallesham" is the life journey of Mallesham, who invents the 'Asu machine' to reduce his mother's labor in weaving and to help the weaving profession.
    Read In Telugu
    Movie & OTT Updates
    Streaming onNetflixfrom
    Watch
    Reviews
    How was the movie?

    Cast
    Priyadarshi Pulikonda
    as Chintakindi Mallesham
    Jhansi Laxmi
    as Lakshmi
    Ananya Nagalla
    as Padma
    Ananda Chakrapani
    as Narasimhulu
    Gangavva
    as the ceiling fan home owner
    Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari
    as Anji
    Durgaprasad Kas Electrician Kiran
    Anvesh Michael
    as Raju
    Thiruveer
    as Veera Pratap
    Thagubothu Ramesh
    as a drunkard
    Dheer Charan Srivastav
    as Abdul
    Crew
    Raj RachakondaDirector
    Raj RachakondaProducer
    Sri AdhikariProducer
    Mark K RobinMusician
    Gallery
    Articles
      Ananya Nagalla Joins Mega Hero Sai Dharam Tej in 'SDT 18': A Big Leap for Her Career!
      Ananya Nagalla Joins Mega Hero Sai Dharam Tej in 'SDT 18': A Big Leap for Her Career!
      Ananya Nagalla is one of the few Telugu heroines in Tollywood who debuted as a lead actress with the movie 'Mallesham.' Since then, she has charmed Telugu audiences by consistently starring in a series of films, sometimes as the main heroine and sometimes in character roles. Her recent film 'Pottel' as the lead actress has garnered positive talk, and her performance was highly praised, although there has been a longstanding belief among Telugu viewers that despite her good roles, Ananya hasn't received the opportunities she deserves. Amidst this, she has landed a bumper offer, much to the delight of her fans. With the Mega Hero..! Sai Dharam Tej is currently working on his latest film 'SDT 18,' produced by K. Niranjan Reddy and Chaitanya Reddy, known for blockbuster films like 'Hanuman.' This film marks the directorial debut of Rohit KP. In this film, Telugu actress Ananya Nagalla is playing a significant role, officially announced by the makers, who also released her first look poster. The production company Prime Show Entertainment welcomed her, stating, "Welcome the talented Ananya Nagalla, who continues to impress with diverse roles," showing her in the poster dressed as a traditional Telugu girl, captivating everyone with her smile. https://twitter.com/Primeshowtweets/status/1855937397583953941 Mega Hero Romance! In 'SDT 18,' Aishwarya Lekshmi is already cast as the heroine. The recent glimpses of the film highlighted her look. With Ananya Nagalla joining the project, there is speculation about the role she will play. It seems likely that she will be the second heroine, and she is expected to have key scenes with Sai Dharam Tej, possibly including romantic scenes. More details about her role are expected to be revealed soon by the film team. An Inspiration for Newcomers! To succeed as a heroine in the industry, it's crucial to star alongside leading heroes—a fact well-known to Ananya Nagalla, perhaps more than to any other actress. She made her entry as a heroine with 'Mallesham' in 2019 and then starred in a successful science fiction movie 'Playback.' Although she played a key role in Pawan's 'Vakeel Saab,' it did not break her typecast, leading her to side characters in various films. Whenever opportunities arose, she proved herself as a heroine, recently ascending another step in her career with films like 'Tantra' and 'Pottel.' Her efforts to star in films with star heroes have finally borne fruit with 'SDT 18,' which recognized her talent and gave her a significant role. Analysts say this success will undoubtedly elevate Ananya's career to a new level, inspiring the current generation of Telugu girls. Set in the Backdrop of 1947-67... 'SDT 18' is being produced on a budget of nearly Rs. 120 crores, making it the highest-budget film in Sai Dharam Tej's career. Directed by Rohit KP, this periodic action drama unfolds in the backdrop of 1947-67 and is set in the Rayalaseema region. Recent making videos released show extensive sets built for the film, highlighting the rustic village settings of the olden days. A glimpse of heroine Aishwarya Lekshmi was also shown in one of the shots. Tej will be seen in a powerful, mass-driven role and has undergone a major makeover for this. The makers are working to release the film in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. https://twitter.com/IamSaiDharamTej/status/1846068731665174954 Rising Like a Wave... Having made his entry into the industry as a mega nephew, Sai Dharam Tej has proven his mettle and emerged as a successful actor among the mega heroes. At the height of his career, he unexpectedly met with an accident, plunging his family and fans into concern. He later recovered from a coma, a life-threatening situation, and has since managed to stabilize both his personal and professional life. Following the accident, he achieved significant victories with films like 'Virupaksha' and 'Bro' and officially added his mother's name, changing from Sai Dharam Tej to Sai Durga Tej.
      November 12 , 2024
      Ananya Nagalla: Shocking Comments on Commitment in the Industry
      Ananya Nagalla: Shocking Comments on Commitment in the Industry
      Ananya Nagalla is one of the few Telugu actresses in Tollywood. She made her debut as a heroine with the movie "Mallesham" and has since been captivating Telugu audiences with her performances in a string of films, both as a main heroine and as a character artist. Her latest movie, "Pottel," is set to release soon. In light of this, the makers held a trailer launch event, which Ananya attended. After the trailer launch, a press meet was held where Ananya faced an unexpected question, and her striking response has gone viral online. What happened? At the trailer launch event of her latest movie "Pottel" in Hyderabad, the trailer was released by the well-known actress Samyuktha Menon. During the subsequent press meet, a female reporter questioned Ananya about the casting couch. "They ask for commitment before giving a movie chance to a heroine or an artist, right? What do you say about this? Have you ever faced it?" Ananya responded, "How can you say for sure that they ask for commitment? There’s nothing like that." The reporter continued, "But isn’t the commitment included in the signed agreement? That's what your industry friends told me." Ananya replied, "That’s 100% wrong. I have never faced such a thing. It doesn’t exist." https://twitter.com/tfpcin/status/1847262295266865248 You See Only the Negative: Ananya Ananya remarked that just like in life, there are both negative and positive aspects in the industry. She criticized the reporter for focusing only on the negative, calling the notion that opportunities are given in exchange for commitments "bullshit." The reporter added, "The industry people say there is one rate if you give a commitment, and another if you don’t." Ananya responded, "You’re saying this without any experience, but I am speaking from experience. There is no such commitment here." The video of this exchange is currently going viral online. Producer of Mallesham Fires Back at Reporter Netizens are upset over the manner in which the female reporter questioned Ananya. With the video going viral, "Mallesham" producer Venkat Sidda Reddy also responded, criticizing the reporter’s inappropriate question and posted a lengthy post about the precautions taken for Ananya’s safety during the shooting of "Mallesham." He condemned the reporter’s actions, saying it was completely unnecessary in a movie promotion event and praised Ananya for her apt response. Ananya thanked Venkat Sidda Reddy for his support in this matter. https://twitter.com/AnanyaNagalla/status/1847503625607680498 In-Flight Promotions by Ananya Ananya Nagalla starred alongside Chandra Krishna in the movie "Pottel," set for a grand release on the 25th of this month. As the release date approaches, the movie team is actively promoting it. Recently, Ananya surprised everyone by promoting the film on a flight. She distributed movie posters and leaflets to the passengers, urging them to support their film. The "Pottel" team also participated in this promotional event. A video related to this innovative promotion has gone viral, earning posts from netizens applauding Ananya's pioneering approach to promotions. https://twitter.com/wareymedia/status/1846883443424272530
      October 19 , 2024
      Sandeep Reddy Vanga Backs Ananya After Reporter's Shocking Question
      Sandeep Reddy Vanga Backs Ananya After Reporter's Shocking Question
      Telugu actress Ananya Nagalla stars in the latest movie "Pottel," set to release across the two Telugu states on October 25th. Amidst ongoing promotions, Ananya has been quite busy. Recently, after the trailer launch, a press meet was held where Ananya had a bitter experience. A question raised by a journalist about commitments in the industry turned into a hot topic both in Tollywood and on social media. Ananya addressed this issue again and thanked pan-India director Sandeep Reddy Vanga for standing by their team. Praises for Sandeep by Ananya The movie "Pottel," which stars Yuvachandra Krishna and Ananya Nagalla and is directed by Sahith Mothkuri, is set to hit the screens in three days. A pre-release event was recently held by the makers, where Sandeep Reddy Vanga, known for directing films like "Arjun Reddy," "Kabir Singh," and "Animal," attended as the chief guest. Ananya spoke at the event, expressing gratitude for his presence at the promotions of "Pottel," not once but twice, and praised him for his support in elevating a small film to a bigger stage. https://twitter.com/i/status/1848603026728358266 After "Rangasthalam," "Pottel" Is It: Sandeep Reddy Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, as the chief guest, spoke about the film. He mentioned that director Sahith one day told him about the small story he was filming. Upon hearing it, Sandeep felt it wasn't just a small story but a significant one. He had already seen the movie and liked it a lot, saying it was more than he had imagined and that the audience would definitely enjoy it. He praised it as the first full-scale village backdrop film he had seen since "Rangasthalam" and urged everyone to support small films. https://twitter.com/i/status/1848595831508652364 Decency in Questions: Ananya At the "Pottel" pre-release event, Ananya Nagalla made some more intriguing comments. She revisited the journalist's question about commitment, mocking its appropriateness. "After going home, I thought about how one could ask such a direct question on a sensitive topic. It made me realize, if one had decency, such questions wouldn't be asked. My dream has always been to earn recognition as an actress, which I have been fighting for at home for five years. After seeing 'Pottel,' everyone at my home will feel proud. The question on commitment spoiled the joy. Now everyone will think I succeeded because I committed, but it’s not true. Just because actresses wear makeup and smile doesn't mean they don't have a heart or a family. Please respect us," Ananya requested. What Really Happened? The trailer launch event for the movie "Pottel" recently took place in Hyderabad, with prominent actress Samyuktha Menon releasing the trailer. During the subsequent press meet, a female reporter questioned Ananya Nagalla about the casting couch, asking, "Before giving a movie chance to an actress or artist, do you ask for commitments? Have you ever faced this?" Ananya responded, "How can you be so sure that commitments are asked? There's nothing like that." The reporter continued, "But your industry friends said commitments are part of the signing agreements." Ananya clarified, "That's 100% wrong. I have never faced such a situation. It doesn't exist." https://twitter.com/tfpcin/status/1847262295266865248 Producer of "Mallesham" Fires at Reporter Netizens criticized the manner in which the female reporter questioned Ananya Nagalla, and as the video went viral, "Mallesham" producer Venkat Siddareddy also responded. He posted a lengthy post on X, criticizing the reporter's inappropriate question during a movie promotion. He mentioned the precautions taken for Ananya's safety during the shooting of "Mallesham" and condemned the harsh nature of the reporter's question, praising Ananya for her fitting response. Ananya thanked Venkat Siddareddy for his support in this matter. https://twitter.com/AnanyaNagalla/status/1847503625607680498
      October 22 , 2024

      @2021 KTree