The official trailer of Champion, starring Roshan and Anaswara Rajan, has been released following a grand pre-release event. Ram Charan attended as the chief guest and unveiled the trailer, instantly amplifying excitement among Telugu cinema viewers. The film promises a powerful blend of history, emotion and sportsmanship, driven by a narrative inspired by the Nizam era and the struggles of the Bairanpally village rebellion in 1948. The story follows a young football aspirant whose personal dreams collide with a larger fight for freedom and dignity. His journey from sportsman to rebel gives the film its title and emotional core.
Directed by Pradeep Advaitham, the movie presents a period setting with impressive detailing, from costumes and accents to atmospheric visuals capturing the rugged landscape. Over this backdrop, the trailer intertwines sports ambition, love, sacrifice and resistance against oppression. Roshan’s physical and emotional transformation stands out, as does his Telangana dialect delivery. Anaswara Rajan adds strong presence as a village girl aspiring for growth and independence. Nandamuri Kalyan Chakravarthy further builds intensity around the central conflict.
Senior designer Thota Tharani faithfully recreates the era while R Madhie’s cinematography enhances the film’s mood with striking frames. Mickey J Meyer’s music plays a major role in heightening drama, backed by a soundtrack that has already gained attention. Produced by Swapna Cinema in collaboration with Zee Studios, Anandi Art Creations and Concept Films, Champion appears to deliver high production value and scale. With themes of courage, identity and purpose, the trailer has set strong expectations ahead of the movie’s theatrical release on December 25.
Sitara Ghattamaneni, daughter of Superstar Mahesh Babu and Namrata, said that she spent her first salary for acting in a commercial for charity. Along with the preview of a PMJ Jewels short sweet feature film "Princess" in which she acted, she also launched the look book SITARA collection at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Banjara Hills along with his mother Namrata Ghattamaneni. Sitara is the first star in the country to have a signature collection on her name.
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Noted Telugu director VV Vinayak is one of the celebrated filmmakers in Telugu cinema. He might be out of form now but he has a strong legacy with many blockbusters to his name in the past.
The latest we hear is that Vinayak is set to enter politics as he will apparently contest from YCP ticket in the coming AP elections. He has started talks on this front already it seems.
Vinayak is hoping to contest on YCP ticket either from Kakinada or Machilipatnam and he
Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu has finally been released from Rajahmundry Central Jail as he was granted interim bail by the Andhra Pradesh High Court a short while ago.
Chandrababu was allotted interim bail on health grounds after his lawyers argued that he is in need of medical intervention.
Chandrababu was released on bail a little while back and he is going to Gannavaram airport in a massive rally.
Shortly after CBN came out of the jai
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s birthday celebrations have created fresh excitement among fans and Tollywood circles, not just because of the celebrations but also because of the strong lineup of films taking shape around him. At a stage where many senior stars prefer safe combinations, Balakrishna appears to be building a mix of mass entertainers, stylish action dramas, and unexpected director collaborations. NBK 111 glimpse raises expectations The biggest talking point from the birthday updates was NB
The wait for one of Telugu cinema’s most anticipated films is getting shorter as Power Star Pawan Kalyan has officially wrapped up his shoot for Ustaad Bhagat Singh. Directed by Harish Shankar and produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar under Mythri Movie Makers, the film has now completed a massive schedule, bringing it closer to the finish line.
Despite his packed political and personal commit
Telugu actor Akhil Akkineni, son of superstar Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni, married Zainab Ravdjee in a traditional, intimate wedding ceremony on June 6 at the family’s Hyderabad residence. The wedding took place around 3 am, following Telugu customs, with only close friends and family in attendance.
The couple chose to twin in classic white. Akhil wore a white kurta, pancha, and angavastra, while Zainab stunne
Obsession continues to stun audiences and trade analysts with its phenomenal performance at the global box office. The film has already crossed the $200 million mark, equating to roughly 1,900 crore in Indian currency, making it one of the biggest surprise hits in recent years. What makes this success extraordinary is the production budget of just 7 crore, highlighting the film’s remarkable return on investment. Analysts predict that Obsession could conclude its theatrical run with worldwide col
In the presence of 13 jury members, ``TFCC Nandi Awards South India 2023'' is being organized on August 12 at the World Trade Center in Dubai under the auspices of the Telangana Film Chambers of Commerce with the support of the two Telugu states. However, a press conference was organized on the occasion of selecting 13 jury members. B. Gopal, Murali Mohan, Suman, Shivaji Raja, Relangi Narasimha Rao, Roja Ramani, Journalist Prabhu and others participated in this program as chief guests
Akhil Akkineni’s upcoming film Lenin continues to be one of the most talked-about projects in Telugu cinema, especially as it marks a crucial phase in the actor’s career after the setback of Agent. Positioned as a potential comeback vehicle, the film is now officially scheduled for theatrical release on July 10 following multiple postponements that have stretched its production and release timeline. Promotions and Buzz Challenge Before Release Despite the confirmed release date, the film’s pre-r
Urvashi Rautela is reveling in the success of her latest film, Daaku Maharaaj. Directed by Bobby Kolli, the film features Nandamuri Balakrishna in the titular role. On Monday, Urvashi shared a video from the success party on Instagram, where she and Balakrishna can be seen dancing to the popular track "Dabidi Dibidi" from the film.
For the occasion, Urvashi stunned in a rose gold saree, while Balakrishna opted for a blue satin shirt paired with denim pants. The pa