Naga Chaitanya proudly celebrates 15 years in the Telugu film industry today, marking a significant milestone in his career. Debuting with the film Josh on September 5, 2009, he laid a strong foundation, but it was his role in Ye Maaya Chesave that truly established him as a rising star. As a third-generation actor from the renowned Akkineni family, following in the illustrious footsteps of his grandfather Akkineni Nageswara Rao and father Nagarjuna, Chaitanya has made a notable impact on cinema with his compelling performances.
Throughout his career, Naga Chaitanya has delivered several hit films, including 100% Love, Premam, and Majili. A particularly memorable project was Manam, which not only achieved commercial success but also allowed him to share the screen with both his legendary grandfather and his father. His foray into the OTT space with the critically acclaimed series Dhootha further demonstrated his versatility and willingness to embrace new formats in the evolving entertainment landscape.
Looking ahead, Chaitanya's upcoming film Thandel is generating considerable buzz as it represents his highest-budgeted project to date. Portraying a fisherman, he has undergone a remarkable transformation to perfect his role, showcasing his dedication and commitment to his craft. As he reflects on his 15-year journey, Naga Chaitanya's career continues to be a testament to perseverance, evolving talent, and a lasting influence on Indian cinema.
In a recent interview, Telugu superstar and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan expressed concern over Bollywood's gradual disconnect from Indian cultural roots. Speaking with Organiser Weekly, the actor-politician remarked that Bollywood has prioritized commercial success over cultural integrity, losing touch with the traditional ethos that once defined Hindi cinema. Pawan Kalyan high
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Nandamuri Balakrishna's fiery action thriller, Bhagavanth Kesari, directed by Anil Ravipudi released in theaters on the 19th of October and it had a rather timid start when compared to Veera Simha Reddy. However, Bhagavanth Kesari was tipped to be a safe venture for the buyers as it marks the coming together of Balakrishna and Anil Ravipudi. In this context, we are hearing that the theatrical rights of the Balakrishna starrer are valued at a shade under Rs 70 crores. T
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'Dear Uma' starring talented Prithvi Amber and Sumaya Reddy in the lead roles under the banner of Suma Chitra Arts. The film will be helmed by Sai Rajesh Madhav and Sumaya Reddy is producing this film under the direction of Sai Rajesh Mahadev. On Sunday, the film's grand launch ceremony was held at Annapurna Studio. Prominent writer and producer Kona Venkat attended the launch event. Raptadu MLA Topudurthi Prakash Reddy switched on the camera and the muhurat shot clap bo
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Sekhar Kammula’s upcoming pan-Indian film Kuberaa is gearing up for release on June 20, 2025, and the promotional campaign is in full swing. The film stars Dhanush and Nagarjuna Akkineni in lead roles and is jointly produced by Sri Venkateswara Cinemas LLP and Amigos Creations Pvt Ltd. The movie already generated buzz with its powerful first glimpse, and now it’s the music that’s turning heads. Today, the makers unveiled the film’s first single titled "Po
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Telugu filmmaker Venkatesh Maha spurred a big controversy the other day by speaking ill of KGF and also trying to disregard commercial films. His cheap comments have drawn a very negative response. These negative comments from Maha were endorsed by Vivek Athrey, Mohankrishna Indraganti, and Nandini Reddy who also took part in the interview. All these directors are in the firing line now as netizens are calling them out for speaking highly of their work and at t
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Annapurna Photo Studio' is the sixth film coming under the banner of Big Ben Cinemas, the banner that made a name for itself with Pelli Choopulu, Dear Comrade, and Dorasaani. Chaitanya Rao of '30 Weds 21' fame is acting as the hero and Lavanya is the film's heroine. Previously, a concept poster of the film was released at the hands of director Harish Shankar. It received a unanimous response from the industry as well as the audience. The first look poster of the movie was rele
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'Kismath', starring Abhinav Gomatam and Naresh Agastya in lead roles, also features Srinivas Avasarala, Vishwa Dev, Riya Suman, Ajay Ghosh, Temper Vamshi, Chammak Chandra and Racha Ravi. It has been written and directed by Srinath Badineni. The entertainer has been streaming successfully on Aha and Amazon Prime Video. The OTT viewership is deeming it a must-watch comedy entertainer with contemporary humour as its mainstay. This Summer, the movie is doing well on OTT and is e
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Prabhas and Prashanth Neel's Salaar is all set to vacate the 28 September slot and move to a later date. The film is getting postponed due to the delay in the post production and the makers will announce the same in the next couple of days. In this connection, we are hearing that the makers of Salaar are set to lock a new release date for the film and the Sankranthi slot is very much in contention for the same. The makers of Salaar are said to be eyeing 11 Januar
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Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has once again captured headlines not for her movies, but for the staggering earnings of her luxury restaurant Bastian in Mumbai. Amid an ongoing Rs 30.48 crore fraud case involving Shilpa and her husband Raj Kundra, writer and socialite Shobhaa De has revealed that the actress’s restaurant reportedly earns an unbelievable ₹2–3 crore in a single night. In an interview with Mojo Story, Shobhaa De said she was shocked after witnessing the scale of
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Paagal fame director Naresh Kuppili is directing the film #SS4 starring Sudigali Sudheer and Divya Bharati as heroines. Producers Chandra Shekhar Reddy Mogulla and Bekkam Venugopal, Lucky Media and Maharaja Creations banners are jointly producing the film. Today the opening of this movie was held grandly. Prominent producers D. Suresh Babu, KS Rama Rao, Suryadevara Radakrishna, KL Damodara Prasad attended this Pooja program as chief guests. When Chadalavada Srinivas clapped, G
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