
After making his directorial debut with "Pelli Choopulu," Tharun Bhascker quickly became popular due to the film’s success. He went on to deliver the cult favorite "Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi" to the audience, further endearing himself to the youth and becoming known for youth comedy films. He has also impressed as an actor in recent films, including making audiences laugh with "Keedaa Cola." Today, November 5, Tharun Bhascker celebrates his birthday, stepping into his 36th year. Let’s take a look at some interesting aspects of his life.



Early Life and Background



Tharun Bhascker was born on November 5, 1988, in Chennai to Uday Bhaskar and Geetha, with his father hailing from Warangal and his mother from Tirupati. He got his roots from both states.







Inspiration from His Father



From a young age, Tharun’s father dreamt of his son succeeding in the creative field. Fittingly, when Tharun was just two years old, his father bought him a camera for Rs. 300, a camera that Tharun still possesses.







His Mother, Geetha: Actress and Poetess



Tharun Bhascker’s mother, Geetha, is a well-known Telugu actress who has appeared in films like "Fidaa," where she played Sai Pallavi’s aunt, as well as in "Sriranga Neethulu," "Sarkaru Vaari Paata," "118," and "Anukokunda." She is also a celebrated poetess, whose poem inspired Tharun to make his first short film, which was highly praised.







Ventures into Short Films



Fuelled by this passion, Tharun went on to create several short films including "Journey," "Minutes to Midnight," "Anukokunda," "Junoon," and "Cinema." Some of these films were selected for prestigious festivals like Cannes and Imphal Film Festival, earning Tharun further acclaim.







Awards and Recognition



The short film "Junoon" won the People’s Choice Award, and "Anukokunda" garnered a high number of views on YouTube, with "Pelli Choopulu" fame Ritu Varma acting in it, adding to its special features.







'Cinema' Short Film: A Hit



The short film "Cinema," appreciated by Manchu Lakshmi, featured comedian Rahul Ramakrishna in a leading role and was notable for its content.







Collaboration with Manchu Lakshmi



Impressed by "Cinema," Manchu Lakshmi proposed a collaboration with Tharun. However, the project was halted due to the untimely death of Tharun’s father during the script development phase.







Professional Success with 'Pelli Choopulu'



Later, producer Raj Kandukuri appreciated the script for "Pelli Choopulu," which quickly went into production. Well-acquainted with Vijay Deverakonda and Ritu Varma, Tharun cast them as leads, contributing significantly to the film’s success.







Awards for 'Pelli Choopulu'



Released in 2016, "Pelli Choopulu" won National Awards for Best Telugu Film, Best Screenplay, and Best Dialogues.







Acting Recognition in 'Mahanati'



In "Mahanati," Tharun played the role of director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, earning recognition for his acting skills.







Personal Life



On a personal note, Tharun Bhascker married Lata Nayar on November 20, 2013. Interestingly, both his birthday and wedding anniversary occur in November.







Lata: The Costume Designer



His wife Lata is a costume designer and has worked on his projects "Pelli Choopulu" and "Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi," as well as on Samantha’s "U Turn."







Versatility as a TV Host



Tharun also showcased his versatility by hosting the show "Meeku Maathrame Cheptha" on ETV, proving his capability in various creative fields.







Birthday Release



On the occasion of Tharun Bhascker’s birthday (HBD Tharun Bhascker), a new movie poster was released, where he will appear as "Ambati Omkar Naidu" in an upcoming film directed by A.R. Sajeev.







Upcoming Project: A Remake



The film is a remake of the Malayalam hit "Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hai," with Eesha Rebba cast as the heroine. The film has been titled "Om Shanti Shanti Shanti," promising another exciting venture for Tharun Bhascker.






#HBD Tharun Bhascker Turns 36: The Story of a Creative Force in Tollywood


In Tollywood, dozens of films are released every year. While some fail at the box office, others create a revenue tsunami. Although annual top-grossing films are well-documented, many might not know which film topped each month. Here, Yousay presents this special report, revealing which films led the box office collections month by month from January to December.



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January



This year, for Sankranti, the film 'Hanu Man' grossed Rs. 350 crores, making it the top-grossing Telugu film of January. Directed by Prasanth Varma, the film stars young actor Teja Sajja.







February



In February, 'Bheemla Nayak' topped the collections among the releases, grossing Rs. 193 crores in 2022. Directed by Sagar K. Chandra, the film starred Pawan Kalyan, Rana, Nithya Menon, and Samyuktha Menon.







March



Directed by the cinematic giant Rajamouli, 'RRR' dominated March, collecting Rs. 1300 crores at the box office in 2022. The film featured Ram Charan and Jr. NTR as lead.







April



Released in April 2017, 'Baahubali 2' amassed a staggering Rs. 1810 crores, unequivocally placing it at the top in April. It stands as the second highest-grossing Indian film in terms of collections, featuring Prabhas, Rana, Anushka, Sathyaraj, and Ramya Krishnan.







May



Mahesh Babu's 'Sarkaru Vaari Paata,' directed by Parasuram and released in 2022, grossed over Rs. 180 crores, securing the top spot in May. Keerthy Suresh starred as the heroine.







June



June saw the release of 'Kalki 2898 AD,' which grossed over Rs. 1200 crores, soaring to great heights that month. The film starred Prabhas with Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani playing key roles.







July



'Baahubali,' directed by Rajamouli and starring Prabhas, was the top grosser of July 2015, collecting Rs. 650 crores. This film marked Rajamouli's talent reaching a pan-India audience.







August



'Saaho,' directed by Sujeeth and starring Prabhas, topped August 2019 by grossing Rs. 445 crores. Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor played the female lead.







September



Last September's release, 'Devara: Part 1,' topped that month's collections by garnering Rs. 341 crores. It starred Tarak and Janhvi Kapoor, with Saif Ali Khan in a villainous role, directed by Koratala Siva.







October



'Megastar Chiranjeevi's 'Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy,' released in October 2019, led the box office with Rs. 240.60 crores, directed by Surender Reddy.







November



Samantha, one of Tollywood's leading actresses, topped November 2022 with 'Yashoda,' which released that month and collected Rs. 33 crores. The film was directed by the duo Hari Shankar and Harish Narayan.







December



Last December's 'Salaar' clinched the top spot by amassing Rs. 700 crores, directed by Prashanth Neel. Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran played a key role, and Shruti Haasan was the heroine. A sequel to this movie is also in the works.






Month-by-Month Top Grossing Tollywood Films: Which Movie Ruled Each Month?


Keerthy Suresh is one of those actresses who prioritizes acting over beauty. Belonging to the Tamil industry, she has also gained significant popularity in Telugu films. Her role as Savitri in the movie 'Mahanati' was phenomenal, earning her a National Award. However, her film career has seen many interesting twists and turns. Today (October 17), on the occasion of Keerthy Suresh's birthday, let's look into some special aspects of her life.



As a Child Artist



The daughter of actors Suresh Kumar and Menaka, Keerthy Suresh sparkled as a child artist in the Malayalam film 'Pilots'. She also appeared as a child artist in the films 'Achaneyanenikkishtam' and 'Kuberan'.







Mother as Chiru’s Heroine.. Daughter as Sister



In Chiranjeevi's film 'Punnami Naagu', Keerthy's mother Menaka acted as the heroine. Recently, in the movie 'Bhola Shankar', Keerthy played the significant role of Chiranjeevi's sister. Despite the film not doing well, their performances as siblings were well-received. During the shoot in Hyderabad, Chiranjeevi mentioned during movie promotions that he ensured home-cooked meals were sent to Keerthy throughout the filming.







Stalled Projects at the Beginning



Keerthy Suresh began her career as a heroine with the film 'Geethanjali', starring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal. However, even before this, she had signed three projects as a heroine, which had also started shooting. Unexpectedly, these three projects were halted midway, leading to great disappointment for her, as she mentioned in an interview.







Tagged as Iron Leg



Early in her career, the halting of three projects, and the failure of films like 'Geethanjali' and 'Ring Master' in Malayalam, and her first Tamil film 'Idhu Enna Maayam' being a disaster, Keerthy was tagged as an 'Iron Leg'. She faced significant trolling but ignored it and went on to succeed in films, establishing herself as a successful heroine.







Turning Point with Mahanati



Her first Telugu film 'Nenu Sailaja' was a success, which increased her opportunities in Tollywood and Kollywood. Despite being in commercial films, she felt unfulfilled as an actress until 'Mahanati' came along. Her portrayal of Savitri was critically acclaimed, earning her the National Award for Best Actress and becoming an inspiration to other actresses. Her career graph significantly rose after 'Mahanati'.







Series of Failures



Post-'Mahanati', it was believed that Keerthy's career would have no downturns, and she did receive a series of offers. However, subsequent films like 'Saamy Square', 'Pandem kodi 2', 'Rang De', and 'Annaatthe' failed to meet audience expectations. Her women-oriented films 'Penguin', 'Miss India', and 'Good Luck Sakhi' also failed to make an impact.







Director's Intent to Cast Keerthy



Following last year's release 'Dasara', which was a massive success, Keerthy made a strong comeback. Directed by Srikanth Odela with Nani as the hero, the film grossed over 100 crores and received widespread praise for Keerthy's performance. She excelled in the role of Vennela, a rural woman, and received awards like SIIMA and Filmfare for Best Actress. However, it was revealed during movie promotions that director Srikanth Odela initially planned to cast Keerthy as the heroine for 'Dasara' after narrating the movie story and suggested she gain 10-12 kilograms, which she couldn't. Nani mentioned that Odela decided to cast her despite her not being able to gain weight, highlighting that even though he was a debut director and she was a National Award-winning actress, they ended up becoming good friends on the movie sets.




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Keerthy’s Special Talent



Not just her face, Keerthy Suresh's voice is also beautiful. Directors have capitalized on her melodious voice, having her sing beautifully the song 'Pudhu Metro Rail' in 'Saamy Square'. She also recently lent her voice to the character of Bujji Vehicle in 'Kalki 2898 AD' and proved her dancing skills with the 'Gandhaari' album.







This Year into Bollywood



Having already entertained this year with 'Siren' and 'Raghu Thatha', Keerthy is busy with upcoming projects like 'Revolver Reeta', 'Kannivedi', and 'Uppu Kappurambu'. She is set to enter Bollywood with 'Baby John'. In an instance, she mentioned that the roles of Savitri (Mahanati), Vennela (Dasara), and Kalavathi (Sarkaru Vaari Paata) were challenging in her career.






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Sarkaru Vaari Paata (SVP) Movie Review (English)

Sarkaru Vaari Paata Movie Review

Sarkaru Vaari Paata,' the most anticipated film by Mahesh Babu, is out in theaters. In this film, Keerthy Suresh worked with Mahesh for the first time. Parasuram directed and Mythri Movie Makers produced this film. The music for this film was composed by Thaman. The trailer and songs for the film were enormous hits with the audience, as well as setting multiple YouTube records. With much fanfare, Sarkaru Vaari Paata was released today. Can this film live up to the hype? Let’s find out.

సూప‌ర్‌స్టార్ మ‌హేశ్‌బాబు న‌టించిన ‘స‌ర్కారు వారి పాట’ నేడు ప్ర‌పంచ‌వ్యాప్తంగా థియేట‌ర్ల‌లో విడుద‌లైంది. కీర్తిసురేశ్ హీరోయిన్‌గా న‌టించింది. ప‌ర‌శురాం ద‌ర్శ‌క‌త్వం వ‌హించాడు. త‌మ‌న్ మ్యూజిక్ అందించాడు. మైత్రీ మూవీ మేక‌ర్స్‌, 14 రీల్స్ ప్ల‌స్, జీఎంబీ ఎంట‌ర్‌టైన్‌మెంట్స్ సంయుక్తంగా ఈ చిత్రాన్ని నిర్మించాయి. పాట‌లు, ట్రైల‌ర్‌తో సినిమాపై అంచ‌నాలు భారీగా పెరిగాయి. రెండున్న‌రేళ్ల త‌ర్వాత మ‌హేశ్‌బాబు మ‌ళ్లీ వెండిర‌పై క‌నిపిస్తుండ‌టంతో ఫ్యాన్స్ ఆస‌క్తిగా ఎదురు చూస్తున్నారు. మ‌రి మూవీ ఎలా ఉంది..? అస‌లు స్టోరీ ఏంటో తెలుసుకుందాం.

The film 'Guntur  Kaaram', starring superstar Mahesh Babu and Sreeleela, is creating significant hype in Tollywood. Set for release on January 12, during Sankranthi, the film's trailer and songs have already raised high expectations. Especially, the song featuring a folding chair has been shaking up YouTube. Despite other releases like 'Na Sami Ranga', 'Saindhav', and 'Hanu Man' during Sankranthi, all eyes are on 'Guntur Kaaram'. Industry circles are discussing that this film will break all records in Tollywood. Let's review Mahesh Babu's top-grossing films so far.


సూపర్ స్టార్ మహేష్ బాబు, శ్రీలీల జంటగా నటించిన చిత్రం గుంటూరు కారం టాలీవుడ్‌లో పెద్ద ఎత్తున హైప్ క్రియేట్ చేస్తోంది. జనవరి 12 సంక్రాంతి సందర్భంగా విడుదల కానుంది. ఇప్పటికే ఈ సినిమా నుంచి రిలీజైన ట్రైలర్, సాంగ్స్ అంచనాలను భారీగా పెంచేశాయి. ముఖ్యంగా ఆ కుర్చి మడతపెట్టి సాంగ్ యుట్యూబ్‌ను షేక్ చేస్తోంది.  మరోవైపు జనవరి 7న రిలీజైన ట్రైలర్ సైతం ఒక్క రోజులోనే 25 మిలియన్ వ్యూస్ క్రాస్ చేసింది. సంక్రాంతి బరిలో నా సామిరంగ, సైంధవ్, హనుమాన్ వంటి చిత్రాలు ఉన్నప్పటికీ.. అందరి కళ్లు గుంటూరు కారం చిత్రంపైనే ఉన్నాయి. ఈ సినిమా టాలీవుడ్‌లో ఉన్న అన్ని రికార్డులను బద్దలు కొట్టడం ఖాయమని ఇండస్ట్రీ వర్గాలు చర్చించుకుంటున్నాయి. ఈ క్రమంలో మహేష్ బాబు నటించిన చిత్రాల్లో ఇప్పటి వరకు అత్యధిక వసూళ్లు సాధించి టాప్ చిత్రాలను  ఓసారి పరిశీలిద్దాం.


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