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Mahesh Babu Joins Hand With SS Rajamouli For A Big Project, Will Go On Floors In 2022 Tollywood
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Mahesh Babu Joins Hand With SS Rajamouli For A Big Project, Will Go On Floors In 2022

Telugu superstar Mahesh Bahu is all set to collaborate with the ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli. It has been announced that Mahesh Babu will be seen in SS Rajamauli's next directorial after the director's mega budgeted film RRR starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan. The film will go on floors in 2022 and it will be produced by KL Narayana.## Movie critic Taran Adarsh tweeted, ## BIGGG NEWS... #Telugu superstar #MaheshBabu and director #SSRajamouli to collaborate... #Mahesh will star in #Rajamouli's next directorial, after #RRR... Produced by KL Narayana... Will go on floors in 2022. pic.twitter.com/DhgUlqaKCz— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 18, 2020 Talking about the current project, SS Rajamauli is already working on a mega with Ram Charan and Jr. NTR's RRR (Roudram Ranam Rudhiram). Alia Bhatt will also be seen for the time in Rajamauli's film while Ajay Devgn will make as a guest appearance. RRR will release on 8 January 2021. ## On the other hand, Mahesh Babu was last seen in Telugu film Sarileru Neekevvaru along with Rashmika Mandhana. The film was a blockbuster and collected remarkable numbers and crossed 150 Cr. mark India during its run time in cinema.

Mahesh Babu: 'Heartfelt gratitude, immense respect, endless love' for sanitation workers Tollywood
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Mahesh Babu: 'Heartfelt gratitude, immense respect, endless love' for sanitation workers

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu has taken to social media to express his gratitude for sanitation workers, who are working relentlessly to keep our surroundings clean amid the COVID 19 pandemic. Being frontline workers, they have to be on the streets daily, risking their lives to keep the nation safe.## The actor shared pictures of sanitation workers on Instagram and wrote: "This one is for all the sanitation workers deployed on our streets to make sure the surroundings are kept clean and sanitized. While we are safe in our homes, they come out everyday leaving their own to ensure we remain out of harm's way... A constant battle with this menacing virus is a challenge beyond all in their frontline jobs and they do it for us... My heartfelt gratitude, immense respect and endless love and blessings to each and every one of you. #InItTogether #wearewithyou #OneWorld."## Recently, the superstar thanked Telangana police for their continuous service during the lockdown. He wrote: "I want to take this moment to wholeheartedly thank the Telangana police force for spearheading the battle against COVID-19. Their relentless hard work is absolutely outstanding. Immense gratitude for safeguarding our lives and the health of our families during these most challenging times!"## Earlier, Mahesh Babu suggested his fans to practice "fear distancing", which means they should maintain distance from all kinds of fake news being circulated about the COVID-19 pandemic.## Stay tuned...

Shriya Saran, husband ignore netizen's objectification quip Tollywood
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Shriya Saran, husband ignore netizen's objectification quip

Hyderabad, April 16 (IANS) Actress Shriya Saran is known for her amazing dance moves, stunning figure and glamorous screen presence. Time and again, fans have expressed their love and admiration for these qualities, although there are occasions when certain fans can go beyond the limits of decency.## In a recent 'Insta live' session on her page, a user, while describing the actress, wrote: "Nice b***s."## Shriya ignored the comment while her husband Andrei Koscheev, who was also part of her live question-answer session, seemed to take it sportingly. "I agree with you guys, more comments on her please," he wrote.## Shriya got married to Andrei Koscheev in a hush-hush ceremony in Rajasthan in 2018. She is currently in Spain and regularly takes to her social media accounts to post messages and pictures with her husband.## In an interview not long ago, Shriya said: "God has been kind and I'm blessed to have such a supportive partner like Andrei. I somehow like the word partner more than my husband. Because Andrei is like my partner-in-crime, partner-in-fun and everything else. He's really proud of me and my work. Whenever I'm stressed or worried about what I'm doing, he always tries to calm me down. He's the best thing that's happened to me and I'm loving every minute that I spend with him."## In a recent interview, she spoke about how her husband displayed symptoms of COVID-19 but wasn't admitted to the hospital. She said ''Andrei began to develop a dry cough and fever. We rushed to a hospital but the doctors were overwhelmed and urged us to leave. 'Chances are that even if he doesn't have Covid-19, he will get it if he stays here,' the doctors told us. So we decided to go home and self-isolate ourselves and get treatment at home. We slept in different rooms and maintained a safe distance from each other. Thankfully, he's feeling better now, so I hope the worst is behind us."## On the work front, Shriya is likely to star opposite Nandamuri Balakrishna in director Boyapati Srinu's next.## Stay tuned...

Lockdown diaries: South stars spend quality time with furry friends Tollywood
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Lockdown diaries: South stars spend quality time with furry friends

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) With shooting stopped and everybody confined to their homes amid the nationwide COVID 19 lockdown, South actors and actresses can be seen utilizing the time doing household chores. While some can be seen trying their hands at cooking, some are busy cleaning the house. However, those who have pets, are utilizing their quarantine days to try and spend maximum time with their furry friends who have now become a favorite on social media.## One such social media favorite is Pranitha Subhash's husky Blu. The dog's photos and videos where he can be seen sitting in front of a laptop wearing a pair of spects as he "works from home", trying to catch food from the actress' hands, barking from outside a glass window or playing with his favorite "corona squeeze toy" is absolutely adorable. In a recent post, Pranitha shared: "It was love at first sight" for her after meeting Blu!## Another pet winning heart on social media is actress Keerthy Suresh's dog Nyke. A picture of the dog sitting alone on the terrace and watching sunset has captured hearts of netizens who are showering it with love!## One more social media star is actress Nidhhi Agerwal's labrador Boozo, who loves to eat idli and toast and hates it when he is not given a share while the family dines together!## Actress Payal Rajput's pet dogs Bunny and Candy define the word "cute" and we bet you cannot stop staring at them! In a recently shared video, the actress can be seen trying to put Candy to sleep while the lullaby "Rock-a-bye baby" plays in the background.## Payal captioned: "Finding my inner peace. The steadiness of her breath brings peacefulness and a feeling of warmth. Watching them play with each other, relax with a chew toy, sleep soundly, or explore their surroundings on our walks provide me "ah ha" moments."## Actor Sushanth's golden retrievers Thor and Leia are a visual delight! The actor recently took to Instagram to share a photo of the two sleeping together on the floor and captioned: "Twinning during quarantine times! #Thor #Leia #goldenretriever #dogsofinstagram #retrieversofinstagram #StayHomeStaySafe". The actor also urged citizens not to abandon their pets reminding everyone that the virus doesn't spread from animals.## However, not just south stars, Bollywood celebs are also spending time with their furry friends and keep sharing their photos and videos on social media. The pets who are enjoying immense social media attention of late include Preity Zinta's pet dog Bruno, Raveena Tandon's pet cat Puma and Kriti Sanon's pet dogs Disco and Phoebe among others.## While actors are spending quality time with their furry friends, they have also taken up the responsibility to remind people time and again not to abandon their pets as the virus doesn't spread from animals.## Stay tuned...

Mahesh Babu thanks Telangana Police in COVID-19 battle Tollywood
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Mahesh Babu thanks Telangana Police in COVID-19 battle

Hyderabad, April 9 (IANS) Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu on Thursday took a moment to appreciate the efforts of the Telangana Police for working day and night to ensure that the nationwide lockdown, implemented to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, is a success.## "I want to take this moment to wholeheartedly thank the Telangana police force for spearheading the battle against COVID-19. Their relentless hard work is absolutely outstanding. Immense gratitude for safeguarding our lives and the health of our families during these most challenging times !!## "Saluting your selfless dedication towards our country and it's people.#TelanganaPolice #StayHomeStaySafe," Mahesh Babu wrote.## The lockdown came into effect on March 24.## A few days ago, Mahesh Babu urged everyone to practice social distancing as well as fear distancing.## "Besides social distancing and maintaining good hygiene, there is something as important that needs our attention- #FearDistancing - Keeping ourselves away from people and news that creates panic and fear. Fake news is a real issue! Stay away from misguided information," he had tweeted.## Stay tuned...

Allu Arjun's new film is on sandalwood smuggling, confirms second poster Tollywood
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Allu Arjun's new film is on sandalwood smuggling, confirms second poster

Hyderabad, April 8 (IANS) On the occasion of Telugu star Allu Arjun's 37th birthday, the makers of his upcoming film took to social media to announce the title of his next film, and also share the posters.## Titled "Pushpa", the posters of the Sukumar directorial show the stylish star in a rugged and rustic avatar. While the first look poster shows a close-up of the star, the second poster shows him seated crossed-legged on the ground with police officers standing in the background while sandalwood is being loaded onto a vehicle. The poster confirms the reports that the film is based on sandalwood smuggling, and will be set in a forest.## "First Look and the Title of my next movie 'P U S H P A'. Directed by dearest Sukumar Garu. Music by dearest friend @ThisIsDSP. Really excited about this one. Hoping all of you like it," tweeted Allu Arjun.## The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi. It is said that Allu Arjun has worked on his diction for this role, as he has to speak in a distinct accent.## While the music is by Devi Sri Prasad, Polish cameraman Miroslaw Kuba Brozek, who previously worked on Nani's "Gang Leader", is the cinematographer of the film. The shooting of the film will begin once the ongoing lockdown ends.## Allu Arjun's uncle Chiranjeevi took to his Twitter account to wish the actor. He posted a childhood picture of Allu Arjun breaking into a move, while Chiranjeevi looks on.## Allu Arjun's last release, "Ala Vaikunthapurramloo", opened to critical acclaim and commercial praise a while back and has gone on to be a blockbuster.## For more and latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned with us.

Mahesh Babu suggests 'fear distancing' to avoid fake news about COVID-19 Tollywood
BY IANS News 📰 News

Mahesh Babu suggests 'fear distancing' to avoid fake news about COVID-19

Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Apart from social distancing, we also need to practice "fear distancing", suggests Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu. This is extremely necessary at a time when fake news and myths are circulating about the COVID-19 pandemic.## "Besides social distancing and maintaining good hygiene, there is something as important that needs our attention- #FearDistancing - Keeping ourselves away from people and news that creates panic and fear. Fake news is a real issue! Stay away from misguided information," Mahesh Babu tweeted on Tuesday.## Tuesday also being World Health Day, the actor lauded the health workers and Indian government. He wrote: "Two weeks of lockdown and we have been going strong. Hugely appreciate the united efforts of our governments. This #WorldHealthDay, let's take a moment to thank all those on the frontline of our battle against COVID-19 who ensure we remain in good health. Much respect and admiration for all the brave warriors on the streets and hospitals who've put our lives above theirs during this health crisis. God bless you all."## Sharing a message for his fans, the superstar wrote in a separate tweet: "I urge everyone reading this to spread positivity, love, hope, and empathy. We shall all sail through this storm together. #StayHomeStaySafe."## Stay tuned...

Vijay Deverakonda: Leave medical masks for doctors, go for homemade options Tollywood
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Vijay Deverakonda: Leave medical masks for doctors, go for homemade options

Hyderabad, April 7 (IANS) Telugu superstar Vijay Deverakonda has urged fans to use homemade masks and continue to remain safe at home.## "My loves, hope you are all staying safe. Cloth face covering will help the slow disease spread. Leave the medical masks for doctors and instead, use a handkerchief, use a scarf of your mom's chunni. Cover your face, stay safe. #MaskIndia," the actor wrote in his new Instagram post.## Vijay Deverakonda's view comes at a time when medical professionals are taking to social media, complaining about the lack of PPEs and masks.## Deverakonda isn't the only star to request fans to stay at home. From Chiranjeevi to Mahesh Babu, the biggest Tollywood stars are posting messages and videos asking fans to follow safety. Chiranjeevi even appeared in a video featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Mohanlal, Sivarajkumar and Mammootty which was shot separately in their respective homes. It gave the message to stay home and stay safe.## On the film front, Vijay Deverakonda has shot a majority portion for his Bollywood debut opposite Ananya Panday. Directed by Puri Jagannath, the film is set to be wrapped up in 2020.## Stay tuned...

Telugu actor-politician Balakrishna gives Rs 1cr in aid of COVID-19 fight Tollywood
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Telugu actor-politician Balakrishna gives Rs 1cr in aid of COVID-19 fight

Hyderabad, 3 April (IANS) Telugu actor-politician Nandamuri Balakrishna has donated Rs 1.25 crore towards the fight against the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. He has donated Rs 50 lakh each to CM relief funds of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Rs 25 lakh towards the 'Corona Crisis Charity' welfare of cine workers of Telugu filmdom, which was initiated by Chiranjeevi.## In a video released by his team, he appreciated all front-line warriors -- the police, doctors, healthcare worker, and the governments -- for fighting to win against the pandemic. He also requested his fans to follow precautionary measures.## Colleague and friend Chiranjeevi took to his social media to express his appreciation.## "Thank you dear brother #Balayya #NBK for donating 25 lacs to #CoronaCrisisCharity & 50 lacs each to Telangana & AP Govts. You proved ur generous heart goes out to the needy every time.'' A few days back he tweeted "Rs.6.2 Cr has been collected so far by #CoronaCrisisCharity Heartfelt Thanks to each one of the contributors Appeal to everyone to come forward for this cause," wrote Chiranjeevi.## Chiranjeevi recently joined hands with Akkineni Nagarjuna, Varun Tej, and Sai Dharam Tej to record a special song to create awareness about the COVID-19 pandemic. The song highlights the need to fight the virus while staying home.## Meanwhile, on the work front, Balakrishna has signed on to work in director Boyapati Srinu's film which is likely to star Shriya and Nayanthara.## Stay tuned...

Allu Arjun to son: Know what love is after you came into my life Tollywood
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Allu Arjun to son: Know what love is after you came into my life

Hyderabad, April 3 (IANS) Telugu star Allu Arjun penned an emotional note on his son Ayaan's birthday on Friday, with a cute picture of the little boy with his birthday cake.## Arjun took to Twitter to share the picture and his note.## "I used to think 'what is Love ?' all my life. Many times in the past I felt strong feelings but I was not sure if it was love. But after you came into my life I now know what LOVE is. You are LOVE. I Love you Ayaan. Happy Birthday My Baby," the actor wrote.## Arjun married Sneha Reddy in Hyderabad in March 2011. The couple has two children, son Ayaan and daughter Arha.## On the work front, Arjun's latest release "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo" opened in January and went on to become a huge hit. The film co-stars Tabu and Pooja Hegde.## The actor will next be seen in "AA20" directed by Sukumar. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Sethupathi, Prakash Raj and Jagapati Babu.## Stay tuned...

Mahesh Babu's 'Sarileru Neekevvaru' sets new TV rating record Tollywood
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Mahesh Babu's 'Sarileru Neekevvaru' sets new TV rating record

Hyderabad, April 2 (IANS) After raking in blockbuster collections at the box-office, Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu's new film "Sarileru Neekevvaru" has now broken a record on television.## The film was telecast on the occasion of Ugadi (the Telugu New Year) and has garnered viewership ratings that are unprecedented for any Telugu film in the past.## The film saw a whopping 23.4 TVR, on being aired on Gemini TV. This is a record for any Telugu film in the last 15 years.## "Superstar @urstrulyMahesh's #SarileruNeekevvaru breaks records, scoring 23.4 TVR on Television with its recent World TV premier- the highest ever rating observed. This is phenomenal and certainly, new records set! Congratulations!" tweeted trade analyst Ramesh Bala.## Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the romantic action drama features Mahesh Babu in the role of an army officer. It is bankrolled by Mahesh Babu along with Anil Sunkara and Dil Raju and Mahesh Babu.## Vijayashanthi, Rashmika, and Prakash Raj also play crucial roles in the entertainer.## Other Telugu films that have garnered big television ratings in recent times include "Baahhubali 2: The Conclusion", "Baahubali: The Beginning", "Duvvada Jagannadham", and "Fidaa".## For more and latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned with us.

Allu Arjun has a special fan in Disha Patani Tollywood
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Allu Arjun has a special fan in Disha Patani

Hyderabad, March 31 (IANS) Allu Arjun is undoubtedly one of Telugu cinema's most charismatic and stylish actors. He's also a fantastic dancer. While Allu Arjun's fan enjoys and replicates his dance moves, he has now also earned a special fan in Bollywood actress Disha Patani.## Taking to her Instagram account, Disha posted a video of the song "Butta Bomma" from Allu Arjun's 2020 film "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo" and tagged Allu Arjun asking him, "@alluarjun how do you do it".## The actor responded: "I love music. Good music makes me dance. Thank you for the compliment."## Awestruck, Disha reposted it with her reply: "Thank you for inspiring all of us".## Incidentally, Disha has a special place in her heart for the Telugu cinema. She made her debut with Puri Jagannadh's 2015 release, "Loafer", co-starring Varun Tej.## Allu Arjun's dance moves have also impressed Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan. In an interview, Hrithik described Allu Ajun's killer moves saying: "OMG! Energetic, Strong & Inspiring!".## A few weeks ago, actress Shilpa Shetty took to TikTok to perform the signature step of "Butta Bomma".## Allu Arjun made his debut in the 2003 film "Gangotri". Seventeen years on, he is one of the most popular actors in South Indian cinema. Recently, he contributed Rs 1.25 crore to aid the battle against the coronavirus outbreak in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala.## In his video message the actor said: "The COVID-19 has taken the world by storm and changed our everyday lives, but even at times like this person like doctors, nurses, military, policemen and many other sectors have done a great contribution to our society," He went on to add ''With all humility, I would like to announce Rs 1.25 crore to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala."## Allu Arjun has signed director Sukumar's film, which is also said to star Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Sethupathi.## For more and latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned with us.

Allu Arjun turns 17 in showbiz, reveals what he always wished for Tollywood
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Allu Arjun turns 17 in showbiz, reveals what he always wished for

Hyderabad, March 30 (IANS) Telugu actor Allu Arjun, fondly known as the 'Stylish Star', has marked 17 years of entertaining his fans. He says he had wished for something and that's what he is getting now.## Millions of fans root for his films and would do anything to get a glimpse of the star. Asked if stardom ever gets overwhelming and how he deals with it, Arjun, who made his debut with the film "Gangotri" in 2003, told IANS: "To be honest, it is part of life."## "I think I have worked all these years to earn that much," he added with a laugh.## "I think when it comes to embracing it...every moment I feel that gratitude. This is something that I exactly wanted. When you are getting it, you should take the best of it. I think it's what we wish for. It is what I wished for and that's what I am getting," he added.## Born in the family of legends like Allu Aravind, Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan, Arjun has given hits such as "Arya", "Desamuduru" and "Vedam".## His recent film "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo" also turned out to be a huge success.## He has showcased his acting prowess and also his dancing skills. But doing a full-fledged dance film is not on his mind.## "I like the cinema more and I think dance is just a small part of the cinema. Cinema has to be about emotions and all. Dance is just a small entertaining part of it. I don't think that should become the main essence of the film," said Arjun.## The superstar is now gearing up for his next with filmmaker Sukumar.## For more and latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned with us.

Rana Daggubati advises fans to stay at home Tollywood
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Rana Daggubati advises fans to stay at home

Hyderabad, March 30 (IANS) Telugu star Rana Daggubati has advised his fans to stay at home. Given the recent outbreak of COVID-19, the National award-winner star has urged people to follow precautions and stay at home during the lockdown.## He took to Instagram account to post his message.## "Waiting to run, out? Now is NOT the time!! #StayHomeStaySafe," the "Baahubali," wrote. He posted this along with a picture of his brightly colored pair of Jordan shoes.## A week ago Rana had posted a message on social media with a video welcoming the lockdown. "Go out ONLY & Only if it's absolutely important. Let's act with responsibility and do our bit to support the government in all the way. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy," he wrote.## Suresh Productions, the prestigious production house owned by his father Daggubati Suresh Babu, with key members including Rana and his uncle, actor Venkatesh Daggubati, recently donated Rs 1 crore to film and health department workers. The press note said: "Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several lower-income groups in the industry are struggling to meet their daily needs. Shoots of all the films have to come to a standstill due to the coronavirus outbreak. Theatres also are shut down in the lockdown period."## While trying to manage fitness indoors, Rana also has regular video calls with his friends from the film industry. He recently had a video chat with his friends Trisha and Allu Arjun.## On the work front, Rana has completed the shoot of his multilingual next film, to be released as "Haathi Mere Saathi" in Hindi, "Kaadan" in Tamil, and "Aranya" in Telugu. The film is directed by Prabhu Solomon, and is the sequel to the Tamil film "Kumki". First scheduled for release on April 2, the film has now been postponed indefinitely due to the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic.## For more and latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned with us.

Anveshi Jain: Women deemed available if they talk of sexual desire Tollywood
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Anveshi Jain: Women deemed available if they talk of sexual desire

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) "Gandi Baat 2" fame actress Anveshi Jain, who plays a sexologist in her Telugu film debut "Commitment", says that society tends to tag women as 'available' if they talk about their sexual desire openly.## Sharing an insight into her role in the film, Anveshi said: "I play Dr. Rekha Gupta, a sexologist. She meets a younger trainer in her gym, who falls in love with her. The plot revolves around how she responds to him and what reality checks she gets in life eventually. It also has a very deep message about women that when they speak openly about their desires and sexuality, they are considered as easily available. The movie shows another side of Rekha, who is committed towards her family and work, and is a very different person from how people perceive her."## The film will be helmed by renowned Telugu filmmaker Lakshmikanth Chenna.## Anveshi has appeared in the web series "Gandi Baat 2" and also in Gujarati films earlier.## For more and latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned with us.

Anveshi Jain to play sexologist in Telugu debut movie Tollywood
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Anveshi Jain to play sexologist in Telugu debut movie

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Actress Anveshi Jain is set to debut in Telugu films in Lakshmikanth Chenna's film "Commitment", where she will be essaying the role of a sexologist.## "I am playing Dr. Rekha Gupta, a sexologist. She meets a younger trainer in her gym, who falls in love with her. The plot revolves around how she responds to him and what reality checks she gets in life eventually," Anveshi said.## She added that the movie has a deep message "about women that when they speak openly about their desires & sexuality, they are considered as easily available."## "The movie shows another side of Rekha, who is committed towards her family and work, and is a very different person from how people perceive her," she said.## Anveshi was chosen for the role after makers saw her app where she talks about the art of seduction and related topics.## "They approached and I read the script . After discussing the role for a while, I was signed for the movie. The best part of working in this film was that I didn't have (had ) to act at all.## "It came out very naturally as all of it was inspired by my own life incidences and what I speak on my app about the art of seduction. More than acting, it was reliving all my experiences."## The film is scheduled to release in May.## For more and latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned with us.

Telugu star Allu Arjun contributes Rs 1.25 cr for COVID-19 aid Tollywood
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Telugu star Allu Arjun contributes Rs 1.25 cr for COVID-19 aid

Hyderabad, March 27 (IANS) Telugu star Allu Arjun has contributed Rs 1.25 crore for the battle against coronavirus outbreak in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala.## The actor made the announcement through a video message he shared with IANS on Friday.## "The COVID-19 has taken the world by storm and changed our everyday lives, but even at times like this people like doctors, nurses, military, policemen and many other sectors have done a great contribution to our society," he says in the video.## Drawing inspiration from them, he would also like to do his bit.## "With all humility, I would like to announce Rs 1.25 crore to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala," he says.## He also appealed to the public to maintain hygiene and practice isolation.## This comes a day after his uncle and superstar Pawan Kalyan and Allu's cousin Ram Charan announced donations to the government's relief fund to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.## Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu, and Prabhas are other Telugu superstars who have contributed to the cause.## For more and latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned with us.

Prabhas gives 4 crores for fight against COVID-19 Tollywood
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Prabhas gives 4 crores for fight against COVID-19

Hyderabad, March 26 (IANS) "Baahubali" actor Prabhas became the latest Telugu star to donate for the cause of combating against the coronavirus pandemic.## The actor on Thursday donated Rs 4 crore for the cause. Of this, Rs 3 crore is being given to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund, while Rs 50 lakh each go to the Chief Minister Relief Funds of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.## Prabhas recently returned from Georgia, where he was shooting for his upcoming film, tentatively titled "Prabhas 20", with Pooja Hegde. Both actors went into self-quarantine for 14 days upon return.## Earlier in the day, Telugu superstars Pawan Kalyan, Ram Charan, Chiranjeevi, and Mahesh Babu had also donated to boost the fight against COVID-19. It was Pawan Kalyan who initiated the nobel gesture giving Rs 2 crore for the cause. Soon, his nephew Ram Charan declared a charity of Rs 70 lakh while Ram Charan's father, the veteran superstar of Telugu cinema, Chiranjeevi, gave Rs 1 crore. Young superstar Mahesh Babu also gave a crore for the cause.## For more and latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned with us.

Chiranjeevi's cheeky reply to director Puri Jagannath on Twitter Tollywood
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Chiranjeevi's cheeky reply to director Puri Jagannath on Twitter

Hyderabad, March 26 (IANS) Ever since Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi joined Twitter, there have been constant posts from his fans, colleagues, and friends in the industry.## Among the many who welcomed the veteran actor to social media was director Puri Jagannath. "Sirrrrrrrrrrr @KChiruTweets welcome to social media. In this time of social distancing, social media will keep us close to you now," wrote the filmmaker.## To this, Chiranjeevi had a cheeky reply. "Thank you @purijagan. Also, it allows for some great family time. You may be missing the beaches of Mumbai and Bangkok, but I am sure Pavitra and Aakash will be so happy to see you spending time at home."## For the uninitiated, Pavitra and Aakash are Puri's children. Chiranjeevi was teasing him given the director's fondness for travel.## The actor, who joined Twitter and Instagram on the occasion of Ugadi (the Telugu New Year), has already amassed a huge number of followers online. On Twitter, he also personally responded to colleagues Mohan Babu, Mahesh Babu, Tamannaah and Kajal Aggarwal.## On the work front, he has been busy with "Acharya" lately, which is directed by Koratala Siva. The superstar also addressed his fans through IGTV and spoke about the importance of social distancing and how important it is to India.## Puri Jagannath, on the other hand, has completed 40 days of the shoot of his latest film, which marks the Bollywood debut of Vijay Deverakonda. The film stars Ananya Pandey as the female lead. The film is jointly produced by Puri Jagannadh, Charmme Kaur, Karan Johar, and Apoorva Mehta.## Puri Jagannath's film "iSmart Shankar", which released in 2019, has gone onto being a huge hit at the Telugu box office. The film stars Ram Pothineni, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Nabha Natesh.## For more and latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned with us.

Inspired by Pawan Kalyan, Telugu star Ram Charan to donate 70lakh as COVID-19 aid Tollywood
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Inspired by Pawan Kalyan, Telugu star Ram Charan to donate 70lakh as COVID-19 aid

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Inspired by Pawan Kalyan, another Telugu superstar, Ram Charan, has decided to donate to the government's relief fund to battle the COVID 19 pandemic. He will be donating Rs 70 lakh.## On Thursday afternoon, Ram Charan announced on Instagram: "Inspired by Pawan Kalyan Garu's tweet, I would like to contribute Rs 70 lakh towards the center and states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh relief fund in this moment of crisis.## I would like to applaud the commendable efforts of our Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji and Honourable Chief Ministers of our respective states KCR Garu and Jagan Mohan Reddy Garu in curtailing the vast effects of the pandemic COVID 19.## As a responsible citizen, I encourage all to strictly abide by their rules and recommendations. Jai Hind."## On Thursday morning, Pawan Kalyan announced that he would be donating Rs 50 lakh each to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Chief Minister's relief funds and Rs 1 crore to the Prime Minister's relief fund.## Ram Charan followed his footsteps and announced to make his contribution as India faces a tough time battling the COVID 19 pandemic.## For more and latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned with us.

Pawan Kalyan to donate 2 crores to govt relief fund amid COVID-19 pandemic Tollywood
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Pawan Kalyan to donate 2 crores to govt relief fund amid COVID-19 pandemic

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan has announced that he will donate a sum of Rs 2 crores to the government's relief fund as the nation battles the COVID-19 pandemic.## The actor took to Twitter to announce that he will be donating Rs 50 lakh each to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Chief Minister's relief funds and Rs 1 crore to the Prime Minister's relief fund.## In two separate tweets, the actor shared: "I will be donating Rs.50 Lakhs each to both AP and Telangana CM relief funds to fight against Corona pandemic."## "I will be donating Rs.1 crore to PM relief fund to support our Hon. PM Sri @narendramodi Ji, in turbulent times like this. His exemplary and inspiring leadership would truly bring our country from this Corona pandemic."## Meanwhile, the Indian Railways is reportedly contemplating to convert its coaches and cabins in isolation wards in view of the growing number of COVID-19 patients. On Wednesday, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared on Twitter an idea to use empty rail coaches as isolation wards, now that trains are not running across the country.## For more and latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned with us.

Anushka Shetty won't stop being friends with Prabhas for work Tollywood
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Anushka Shetty won't stop being friends with Prabhas for work

Hyderabad, March 25 (IANS) Southern star Anushka Shetty has set a major friendship goal. A video of her in which she says she can't give up her friendship with Prabhas for work is trending online.## The "Baahubali" stars have often been in news for being close to each other and have been romantically linked quite often.## Now a video, posted by a fan of Prabhas and Anushka, has gone viral. It's captioned: "if you have to stop one thing between - friendship with Prabhas Or acting in cinema. Sweety: Definitely acting in cinemas. I can't leave friendship for my work.## During a recent interview, Anushka spoke about her link-up with the "Saaho" actor.## She said: "I have known Prabhas for over 15 years now and he is one of my 3 a.m friends. We are usually linked up because both of us are not married and make an amazing on-screen pair. Had there been anything between both of us, it would have been out by this time. Both of us are the same kind of people who don't hide any emotions if we are involved."## The two stars have also acted in movies like "Billa" and "Mirchi".## For more and latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned with us.

RRR Title Logo with Motion Poster Out Now Tollywood
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RRR Title Logo with Motion Poster Out Now

One of the biggest Indian period action films RRR title Logo and Motion poster released on 25th March 2020 with Title Roudram Ranam Rudhiram and Rise ROAR REVOLT. Motion Poster released in multiple languages. The movie will release on 8th January 2021. It is directed by SS Rajamouli. ## Watch all language motion poster below. [Telegu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam] ## The title logo and motion poster released on Gudi Padwa. ## Motion poster tag line is "When the powers of opposing forces like fire and water come together, intense energy is what you'll have!" ## It stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt, and Ajay Devgn. It is a fictional story revolving around India's freedom fighters, Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem who fought against the British Raj and the Nizam of Hyderabad, respectively. The movie's story is a fictional retelling of their lives during their self-imposed exile. ## For more and the latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned to us.

Movie RRR Logo and Motion Poster will Release on 25th March 2020 Tollywood
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Movie RRR Logo and Motion Poster will Release on 25th March 2020

One of the biggest Indian period action film RRR title Logo and Motion poster will release Tomorrow on 25th March 2020. It will be released in multiple languages. The movie will release on 8th January 2021. It is directed by SS Rajamouli. ## Here is the official announcement for the release of the RRR title logo and motion poster. ## Get set for the title logo and motion poster of @RRRMovie tomorrow.Stay safe. Stay excited!#RRRMotionPosterTomorrow @ssrajamouli @tarak9999 #RamCharan @ajaydevgn @aliaa08 @OliviaMorris891 @dvvmovies pic.twitter.com/5TC03MJ3lX— RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) March 24, 2020 Telugu version will be released on DVV Movies Youtube Channel ## Tamil version will be released on JR NTR Official Youtube Channel ## Hindi version will be released on Ajay Devgn Youtube Channel ## Kannada version will be released on Vaaraahi Youtube Channel ## Malayalam version will be released on Always Ram Charan Youtube Channel ## It will not release on a specific time due to all people are working from home because of COVID-19. ## SS Rajamouli also requested fans to enjoy logo and motion poster from the comfort of their homes. ## I request the fans and audience on behalf of my whole team to enjoy it from the comfort of their homes. The country is locked down for a reason there should be no reason for a social gathering.— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) March 24, 2020 It stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt, and Ajay Devgn. It is a fictional story revolving around India's freedom fighters, Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem who fought against the British Raj and the Nizam of Hyderabad, respectively. The movie's story is a fictional retelling of their lives during their self-imposed exile. ## For more and the latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned to us.

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