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A new trend in Tollywood, young heroes turning into directors

In the film industry, the 'Director' holds a crucial position comparable to that of a team leader, guiding the hero and the rest of the cast. The director typically receives acclaim or criticism for the film's outcome. Presently, there's an emerging trend in Tollywood where numerous young actors are venturing into directing and writing. We will explore these actors who have leaped ‘Directorial Role’ in Tollywood. Adivi Sesh Leading the pack in this category is the versatile actor and young hero Adivi Sesh. He made a mark as a director with the film 'Karma,' captivating everyone's attention. Not only did Sesh write and direct the film, but he also played the lead role, earning significant acclaim. Though his next directorial, 'Kiss,' was not as successful, Adivi Sesh is currently making a name for himself as a writer and hero. Vishwak Sen Gaining recognition with 'Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi,' Vishwak Sen has shown his multifaceted talent as a screenplay writer, writer, hero, and director. He directed and received praise for 'Falaknuma Das' (2019), where he also acted and produced the film. Years later, he directed 'Das Ka Dhamki' (2023), which was a success. The recently released film 'Gaami' has also been successful, and 'Gangs of Godavari' is awaiting release. Siddu Jonnalagadda Currently one of Tollywood's most sought-after heroes as a director is Siddu Jonnalagadda. Known for his story writing, screenplay, and editing skills, Siddu, who gained fame with the blockbuster 'DJ Tillu,' also provided the story for its sequel 'Tillu Square,' which became a hit. Before these films, he contributed stories and dialogues to movies like 'Guntur Talkies,' 'Krishna and His Leela,' and 'Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma.' A sequel to 'Tillu Square,' titled 'Tillu Cube,' has been recently announced. Rahul Ravindran Rahul Ravindran, who starred as the hero in films like "Andala Rakshasi," "Tiger," and "Ala Ela," took up the megaphone as a director with the film "Chi La Sow." Following that, he directed King Akkineni Nagarjuna in "Manmadhudu 2." Venky Atluri, known for his roles in movies like "Sneha Geetham" and "It's My Love Story," debuted as a director with "Tholi Prema." Subsequently, he set aside acting to direct films such as "Mr. Majnu" and "Rang De." However, the trend of heroes turning directors in Tollywood is not new. In the past, legendary actors like NTR, Superstar Krishna, and Pawan Kalyan transitioned into directors, creating films that matched their tastes. Pawan Kalyan Power Star Pawan Kalyan also took to directing with 'Johnny' under his own banner. Though the film was not successful, he has provided stories and screenplays for 'Gudumba Shankar' and 'Sardaar Gabbar Singh.' R. Narayana Murthy Known for revolutionary cinema, People's Star R. Narayana Murthy has made a name as a director and producer, creating impactful films like 'Ardharatri Swatantram,' 'Dandora,' and 'Erra Sainyam.' NTR & Superstar Krishna Legendary actor NTR, while being a star hero, directed several mythological and folk films. His directorial debut was with the movie "Seetharama Kalyanam." Following this, he directed films like "Gulebakavali Katha," "Daana Veera Soora Karna," "Chanakya Chandragupta," and "Talla Pellama." Successfully balancing his roles as both a star hero and a director, NTR managed to carve a niche for himself in both arenas. Similarly, Superstar Krishna, while continuing his acting career, ventured into directing and produced several successful films. With the movie "Simhasanam," a high-budget film, Krishna debuted as a director and went on to direct hits like "Shankharavam," "Kaliyuga Karnudu," "Mugguru Kodukulu," "Koduku Diddina Kapuram," "Rikshawala," "Anna Thammudu," "Indra Bhavanam," "Alludu Diddina Kapuram," "Raktha Tarpanam," and "Manavudu Danavudu."

April 02 , 2024

Tollywood Disaster Sequels: The Top 13 Sequel Films That Failed Despite High Expectations!

Throughout the years, Telugu cinema has produced numerous blockbuster hits, including several sequels. However, not all sequels have lived up to the hype of their predecessors. Many second installments, despite being highly anticipated, were unable to capture the audience's imagination or sustain the fervor of the original movies. This led to a significant letdown for fans who had high hopes upon visiting theaters. Let's explore these films and the leading actors who were part of them. Money Money More Money The Money movie series starring JD Chakravarthy brought loads of laughter to the audience. Money (1993) and Money Money (1994) were both successful hits. However, the sequel 'Money Money More Money' released in 2011 failed to impress the audience and faced a disastrous failure at the box office. Money Money More Money Wallpapers Shankar Dada Zindabad One of Megastar Chiranjeevi's super hit movies is Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. The film, released in 2004, brought good fame to Chiru and was a cash cow. In this context, the sequel 'Shankar Dada Zindabad' was made with a different story but failed to entertain the audience as expected. Kick 2 'Kick' is undoubtedly among the top 5 hits in Ravi Teja's career. Directed by Surender Reddy in 2009, the film was a blockbuster hit. However, its sequel 'Kick 2' released in 2015 failed to achieve expected success and ended up as one of Ravi Teja's flop movies. Sardaar Gabbar Singh 'Gabbar Singh' starring Pawan Kalyan was a massive blockbuster. With high expectations, the sequel 'Sardaar Gabbar Singh' unfortunately couldn't entertain the audience to that extent and ended up as one of Pawan's disaster films in 2016. Manmadhudu 2 'Manmadhudu', starring Akkineni Nagarjuna, is one of the evergreen films that many still enjoy watching. The comedy timing of Nagarjuna and scenes with Brahmi are particularly enjoyed. However, its sequel 'Manmadhudu 2' failed miserably in captivating the audience. Gayam 2 The film 'Gayam', released in 1993 with Jagapathi Babu as the lead and directed by Ram Gopal Varma, was a blockbuster and won six Nandi Awards. Its sequel 'Gayam 2', however, flopped at the box office and completely failed to attract the audience. Praveen Sri directed this sequel released in 2010. Arya 2 'Arya', the first film from the combo of Allu Arjun and Sukumar, was a feel-good love entertainer that brought fame to both Bunny and Sukumar. Its sequel 'Arya 2', however, could not mesmerize the audience to the same extent and only managed to receive mixed reviews. Chandramukhi 2 & Nagavalli In the list of top 5 horror movies in Telugu, 'Chandramukhi' starring Rajinikanth definitely secures a place. The movie was terrifyingly good at its time, and Jyothika, in the role of Chandramukhi, was exceptional. However, the sequels to this movie, 'Chandramukhi 2' and 'Nagavalli', ended up being huge disappointments. While Venkatesh played the lead role in 'Nagavalli', Raghava Lawrence took the lead in 'Chandramukhi 2'. Robo 2 The movie 'Robo', directed by Shankar with Rajinikanth as the lead, achieved an extraordinary success upon its release in 2010. Its magnificent graphics and storyline rained gold at the box office. However, the much-anticipated sequel 'Robo 2', released in 2018, turned all expectations upside down. Bollywood star Akshay Kumar appeared as the antagonist in the movie. Sathya 2 The film 'Sathya', which made Ram Gopal Varma a star director in Bollywood, had a sequel named 'Sathya 2' that failed to replicate the success of its predecessor. Sharwanand starred as the hero in this movie, directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Vennela 1 1/2 The movie 'Vennela', directed by Deva Katta with Raja as the hero, released in 2005 and was a decent success. Vennela Kishore was introduced to the Telugu industry through this film. However, the sequel 'Vennela 1 1/2' which came out years later, was a massive flop. Interestingly, Vennela Kishore himself directed this sequel. Avunu 2 'Avunu', with its unique horror theme, was a small film that achieved big success. It brought good fame to director Ravi Babu. However, its sequel 'Avunu 2' failed miserably at the box office. Mantra 2 'Mantra', one of the unforgettable films done by actress Charmi, was a horror and suspense thriller that achieved massive success upon its release in 2007, directed by Osho Tulasi Ram. However, its sequel 'Mantra 2' dashed all hopes and was a disappointment.

February 23 , 2024

Do You Know? 'Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana' was remade in nine languages. Discover which other Telugu movies have seen the most remakes.

Remaking films has become a widespread trend across the Indian film industry, with successful movies in one language often being adapted into others to cater to diverse audiences. This trend is evident across various film industries in India, including Bollywood, Tollywood, Kollywood, Mollywood, Bhojpuri, and Bengali cinema. Tollywood, in particular, stands out for having a significant number of its successful Telugu films remade into different languages each year. A prime example of this trend is 'Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana,' which holds the record for being remade into nine languages. This piece will explore Telugu movies that have been translated into at least three different languages. Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana The Telugu film 'Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana' (2005) holds the record for being the first Telugu film to be remade into nine languages. This film was adapted into seven Indian languages (Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, Odia, Manipuri, Punjabi, Bengali) and two foreign languages (Bangladeshi Bengali, Nepali). Directed by dance master Prabhudeva, this film, starring Siddharth, Trisha, and Srihari, was a blockbuster at the box office. Okkadu The Telugu film 'Okkadu', starring Mahesh Babu and directed by Gunasekhar, was remade into five languages. It found success in Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, Hindi, and Odia. In Tamil, the film was remade with star Vijay as 'Ghilli', and in Kannada, Puneeth Rajkumar starred as 'Ajay'. Maryada Ramanna Directed by SS Rajamouli, 'Maryada Ramanna' was remade into five languages. This film, starring Sunil, was successful in Kannada, Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. Notably, Rajamouli directed the Hindi remake 'Son of Sardaar', featuring Ajay Devgan, Sanjay Dutt, and Sonakshi Sinha. Varsham 'Varsham', starring Prabhas and Trisha in 2004 and directed by Sobhan, was also made in several languages. It was remade as 'My Darling' (2004) in Odia, 'Mazhai' (2005) in Tamil, and 'Baaghi' (2016) in Hindi, all achieving significant success. Chatrapathi Prabhas's 'Chatrapathi', directed by Rajamouli, created a sensation in Tollywood and was remade into three languages: Kannada, Bengali, and Hindi. The Hindi version, directed by V.V. Vinayak and starring Bellamkonda Sreenivas, unfortunately, didn't succeed. Pokiri Mahesh Babu's 'Pokiri', directed by Puri Jagannadh, was remade into four languages. It was a massive hit in Tamil as 'Pokkiri' (2007) with Vijay, in Hindi as 'Wanted' (2009) with Salman Khan, and in Kannada as 'Porki' (2010) with Darshan. Darling Prabhas's 2010 romantic comedy 'Darling', directed by A. Karunakaran, was remade in Kannada as 'Bulbul' and in Hindi as 'Sabse Badhkar Hum', both versions enjoying success. A Bengali remake was planned but ultimately shelved. Vikramarkudu Ravi Teja's 'Vikramarkudu', directed by Rajamouli, was remade into six languages, including Kannada as 'Veer Madakari' (2009), Tamil as 'Siruthai' (2011), and Hindi as 'Rowdy Rathore' (2012), among others, achieving great success in each version. Mirchi Prabhas's 'Mirchi', directed by Koratala Siva, was remade into three languages: Kannada as 'Maanikya', Bengali as 'Bindaas', and Odia as 'Biswanath'. Although John Abraham acquired the Hindi rights, a remake has yet to be produced. Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule Venkatesh's film, directed by Selvaraghavan, was remade into five languages, including Tamil, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Kannada, and Odia, and was a hit in all the languages it was adapted into.

March 25 , 2024

Which Telugu films were profitable in 2022 till now?

]Karthi’s ‘Sardar’ emerged as the winner for this Diwali in Telugu states. The success of this film depicts the stardom of Karthi in Telugu markets. Telugu Rights : 5.5 Crore Telugu collections : 9.5  Crore ww gross (still running in theaters)Sardar (Telugu)©: Wiki

February 14 , 2023

By Taking Off Her Jacket, Rashi Khanna Pushes Limits... It's Challenging to Look Away!

Tollywood beauty Raashii Khanna has turned heads on social media by sharing her bold photos.  In her recent pictures, Raashii has pushed the limits. She is seen removing her jacket, captivating viewers in her more revealing attire. These sizzling photos have mesmerized netizens. Raashii Khanna's cleavage display is garnering massive attention on the internet. Her latest pictures are receiving a large number of likes and shares, making the hashtag #RaashiiKhanna trend. Netizens comment that Raashii looks hotter than ever before, predicting a queue of opportunities for her stunning beauty. Raashii Khanna, who has made her mark from South to North India, last starred in Telugu films like 'Pakka Commercial' and 'Thank You'. However, both these movies turned out to be disasters, causing setbacks for this beauty, with no significant film projects coming her way recently. In Tamil, she recently appeared in films like 'Tughlaq Darbar', 'Aranmanai 3', 'Sardar', and 'Thiruchitrambalam'. She also shone in the Malayalam movie 'Brahmam'. Currently, Raashii Khanna is acting in a Tollywood movie alongside Siddhu Jonnalagadda, directed by Neeraja Kona. In this film, Srinidhi Shetty is also playing a lead role. Additionally, she is busy with Hindi films 'Yodha' and Tamil movies 'Aranmanai 4', and 'Methavi'. Raashii Khanna entered Tollywood with the film 'Oohalu Gusagusalade'. Her beauty and acting skills caught the attention of Telugu directors. She has impressed in movies like 'Joru', 'Shivam', 'Hyper', 'Tholi Prema', and 'World Famous Lover'. Raashii Khanna has also acted in several Hindi films. She first stepped into Bollywood with the film 'Madras Café'. She starred in the Rudra web series alongside Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan and was also featured in the 'Farzi' series. Despite mixed results, Raashii Khanna continues to work on various movie projects and remains active on social media. She regularly posts updates, especially those related to her and her career, sharing them with her followers. Raashii Khanna, who has been active on social media for many years, occasionally shares glamorous photos and videos with her fans. She frequently shares her cleavage-showcasing and other hot photos, consistently making her a highlight on the internet.

January 30 , 2024

Movies releasing in Theaters / OTT this week ( August 4th, 2023)

As we enter the week of July 31st to August 6th, get ready to be entertained by a plethora of new movies and web series hitting both theaters and OTT platforms. This article dives into the highlights of some upcoming releases and what makes them worth watching. Movies in Theaters: LGM - 'Let's Get Married'  LGM marks the first production venture of former Indian cricketer MS Dhoni. Starring Harish Kalyan and Ivana, this film directed by Ramesh Tamilmani portrays the significance of bonds and kinship in our lives. Releasing on August 4, the movie promises a heartwarming narrative. Raju Gari Kodi Pulao  Set to release on the same day, August 4, 'Raju Gari Kodi Pulao ' boasts an ensemble cast including Siva Kona, Prabhakar, Neha Desh Pandey, Kunal Kaushal, Prachi Kether, Ramya Desh, and Abhilash Bhandari. The film, directed by Shiva Kona, aims to entertain family audiences with its diverse storyline. Vikram Rathod Featuring Vijay Antony as the lead, 'Vikram Rathod,' produced by S. Kausalya Rani, unfolds as an action-packed experience. With the presence of Suresh Gopi, Sonusood, and Yogibabu in key roles, the film hits theaters on August 4. Mistake  Mistake,' a self-produced film starring Abhinav Sardar and directed by Bharat Kommalapati, offers a mix of action, comedy, suspense, and thrill. Audiences can catch it on the big screen from August 4. Meg 2  For Hollywood fans, 'Meg 2' presents a thrilling experience based on the novel 'The Trench.' Directed by Ben Wheatley, the movie stars the talented Jason Statham in the lead role. Mark your calendars for August 4 to catch the action. Additional Releases in Theaters: 'Dil Se,' starring Abhivanmadishetty and Sneha Singh, and the dubbed movies 'Blood and Chocolate' and 'Hebbuli,' featuring Kiccha Sudeep, are set to release at the Tollywood box office this week. Films/Webseries on OTT: Rangabali - Coming to OTT on Netflix from August 4, 'Rangabali' brings Nagashaurya's latest venture to the digital platform. Although it failed to impress in theaters with its mixed comedic and serious narrative, Naga Shaurya's acting shines as a highlight, making it worth exploring on OTT. As the week unfolds, cinema enthusiasts can look forward to a variety of engaging releases both in theaters and on OTT platforms. So, grab your popcorn and get ready for a week filled with captivating entertainment! TitleCategoryLanguagePlatformRelease DateChoonaWeb SeriesHindiNetflixAugust 3The Hunt for VeerappanDocumentary SeriesTamil / EnglishNetflixAugust 4Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3MovieEnglishDisney+HotsterAugust 2DayaaWeb SeriesTeluguDisney+HotsterAugust 5PareshanMovieTeluguSonyLIVAugust 4DhoomamMovieTelugu / KannadaAmazon PrimeAugust 4

July 31 , 2023

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