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Mahesh Babu Faces ED’s Scrutiny in Hyderabad Property Fraud Case

April 22, 2025, 10:13 am

Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu has been asked to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on April 28. This summon is linked to an alleged real estate scam involving two Hyderabad-based firms.

Alleged Fraud by Hyderabad Builders

According to reports, two real estate groups—Sai Surya Developers and Surana Group—are accused of cheating property buyers and laundering money. They reportedly collected funds through illegal methods, raising serious concerns.

Mahesh Babu’s Endorsement Under ED Scanner

Mahesh Babu endorsed projects from both companies. In return, he received a total payment of ₹5.90 crore. Notably, ₹3.40 crore was paid via cheque, while ₹2.50 crore was handed over in cash.

Now, the ED is examining the cash portion of the payment. Officials suspect that this cash could be part of the money illegally collected by the builders. Therefore, they are checking if Mahesh unknowingly received laundered funds.

ED Clarifies Mahesh Babu’s Role

Even though the actor is not believed to be directly involved in the scam, the ED claims his endorsement had an impact. “While Mahesh might not be directly involved in the scam, him endorsing the projects encouraged several buyers to invest their hard-earned money into it,” the ED stated. So far, Mahesh Babu’s team has not released any statement in response to the summons.

Upcoming Project: SSMB29

Meanwhile, Mahesh Babu is currently working on an ambitious film with director SS Rajamouli. Titled SSMB29 for now, the movie is generating buzz for multiple reasons. Interestingly, the film marks Priyanka Chopra’s return to Indian cinema after six years. Her last Hindi film was The Sky Is Pink in 2019.

Film Shot on Grand Scale

The production team has kept key details under wraps. However, reports reveal that actor Prithviraj Sukumaran is also part of the cast. Moreover, a portion of the film was shot in Odisha just a month ago. SSMB29 is expected to release in theatres across India in 2026.

Rashmika Mandanna: Moved On From Rakshit Shetty, Love Rumours With Vijay Deverakonda? | WATCH

November 25, 2024, 4:16 pm

Rashmika Mandanna, who debuted in 2016, has quickly established herself as one of the most prominent faces in Indian cinema. A pan-India star, she has delivered multiple blockbuster hits across various languages including Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi.

Rashmika Mandanna’s rise from humble beginnings to becoming one of the industry’s most in-demand actresses is truly remarkable. While her career continues to soar, she has managed to keep her personal life largely private, despite constant public intrigue surrounding her rumored romance with actor Vijay Deverakonda.

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Rashmika and Vijay: A Romance That Continues to Spark Curiosity

While Rashmika keeps her personal affairs private, her rumored romance with Vijay Deverakonda has become the subject of much speculation and fan interest. Their frequent public appearances together, as well as subtle gestures of support, suggest a connection that both seem comfortable with, though neither has made any official statements.

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Question : Would you marry someone from the film industry or not?#RashmikaMandanna : “EVERYONE KNOWS ABOUT IT…!!” #VijayDevarakonda
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Recently, during an event for Pushpa 2, Rashmika Mandanna coyly responded to questions about possibly marrying someone from the industry by saying, “Everyone knows about it,” fueling further speculation. Their chemistry continues to captivate fans, and the two were recently spotted coordinating outfits on a lunch date, further adding to the buzz.

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A Past Engagement: Rashmika’s Relationship With Rakshit Shetty

Before her current rumored romance with Vijay, Rashmika Mandanna was once engaged to Kannada actor Rakshit Shetty. The couple met while working on their 2016 film Kirik Party, which marked Rashmika’s debut. Their relationship blossomed quickly, leading to an engagement in July 2017, just a year after they met. Rashmika was 21 and Rakshit was 34 at the time. Their engagement was a grand affair, captured in a viral video that showed them exchanging rings and cutting a cake in front of family and friends.

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Kannada stars Rakshit Shetty and Rashmika Mandanna got engaged earlier this year. Now, there is news that they’re calling off the engagement. Rumor has it that it’s because of Rashmika’s hits in Telugu. But this is how Rakshit chose to address them. Very graceful, and dignified! pic.twitter.com/0jnvKSBa2W

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However, the engagement was called off by September 2018, with neither party publicly discussing the reasons behind the split. Despite the end of their engagement, both Rashmika and Rakshit have maintained a cordial relationship. Rakshit has expressed his support for Rashmika’s career, acknowledging her success and the realization of her big dreams.

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A Professional Milestone: Rashmika’s Upcoming Projects

On the work front, Rashmika is all set to appear in two major upcoming projects. The much-anticipated Pushpa 2: The Rule alongside Allu Arjun is slated for release on December 5. Following that, she will be seen in Kubera with Dhanush, set to release on December 31. Rashmika’s career continues to soar, with these films further cementing her position as one of the most versatile and successful actresses in Indian cinema.

Rakshit Shetty’s Career and the Continued Respect Between the Former Couple

Meanwhile, Rakshit Shetty has also made his mark in the industry with successful films, including his Sapta Saagaradaache Ello franchise in 2023. Despite their past relationship, Rakshit and Rashmika have maintained a respectful and supportive bond. In a previous interview, Rakshit mentioned that they always wish each other luck before a film release and reach out to each other on special occasions, highlighting the maturity and cordiality in their relationship.

As Rashmika continues to shine on the big screen, her personal and professional journey remains a subject of interest for fans and the media alike. From her engagement with Rakshit Shetty to her current rumored relationship with Vijay Deverakonda, and her rising star power in Indian cinema, Rashmika’s story is one of determination, love, and success.

Superstar Rajinikanth’s ‘Vettaiyan’ to Hit Theatres on This Date

August 20, 2024, 4:30 am

Superstar Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated film, “Vettaiyan,” directed by TJ Gnanavel, is set to premiere in theaters on October 10, 2024. The announcement came from Lyca Productions on Monday via their official Instagram account, where they also revealed a new poster featuring Rajinikanth. The post excitedly declared, “Target locked! VETTAIYAN is set to hit cinemas worldwide from October 10th, 2024! Superstar as Supercop! Releasing in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada!”

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Earlier this month, to celebrate Fahadh Faasil’s birthday, the filmmakers shared a special behind-the-scenes photo on their X account, featuring Fahadh alongside Indian cinema icons Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan. Lyca Productions also released the first-look image of Fahadh from “Vettaiyan,” wishing him a happy birthday and praising his artistry and dedication.

“Vettaiyan” will be Rajinikanth’s 170th film. The production company previously revealed the film’s title teaser on Rajinikanth’s 73rd birthday. The movie boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Ritika Singh, Manju Warrier, and Dushara Vijayan. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the film’s music.

Devara-Part 1: Saif Ali Khan’s Initial Look as ‘Bhaira’ Revealed

August 17, 2024, 3:38 am

On Saif Ali Khan’s birthday, the creators of the eagerly awaited film Devara – Part 1 unveiled a sneak peek of Saif’s role as Bhaira. Filmmaker Karan Johar, who is managing the film’s northern distribution, had previously teased fans with a hint of Saif’s character on Instagram. Now, NTR Arts has officially released a brief, 52-second action-packed video featuring Saif in his new role.

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In the video, Saif’s character Bhaira is depicted dominating a wrestling match, delivering a brutal defeat to his opponent with blood staining the ground. The clip also shows Bhaira celebrating and dancing with his clan, highlighting his intense and commanding presence in the film. The makers teased, “His hunt will be legendary. Presenting @saifalikhanpataudiworld as #Bhaira from the world of #Devara.”

Saif Ali Khan plays the lead antagonist, while Janhvi Kapoor stars as the female lead, marking both actors’ Tollywood debuts. Directed by Koratala Siva and produced by Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts, Devara: Part 1 is scheduled to hit theaters on September 27, 2024.

Tollywood-Linked Producer And Actor Son Brutally Lynched In Bangladesh

August 7, 2024, 12:21 pm

The recent lynching of Bangladeshi actor Shanto Khan and his father, producer Selim Khan, has left Kolkata in shock. The tragic incident occurred on Monday in Chandpur, Bangladesh, and has garnered widespread attention.

Selim Khan, the proprietor and director of Shapla Media, had been involved in numerous Tollywood projects, including the unreleased film ‘Commando’ starring Dev. He was also known for directing ‘Tungi Parar Miya Bhai,’ a film about Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Selim had approximately ten films in various stages of production, working with several prominent Tollywood stars. His production company was behind successful films like ‘Ami Neta Hobo’ and ‘Bikkhov,’ featuring actors such as Shakib Khan and Srabanti Chatterjee.

According to a report by The Daily Star, the violence erupted after Selim and Shanto tried to flee their village amidst the escalating unrest following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. The pair initially escaped to Farakkabad Bazar in Balia Union but were eventually caught and killed by an angry mob in Bagarabazar.Officer-in-Charge Sheikh Mohsin Alam of Chandpur Sadar Police Station confirmed the incident details.

Arindam Das, an executive producer from Tollywood who had collaborated with Selim, recounted his last conversation with the producer on Monday. Das was later informed by Shamim Ahmed Rony, director of ‘Commando,’ about the distressing news of Selim’s death. “I was left numb upon hearing the news,” Das said.

Selim Khan’s death has been met with shock and sorrow in the film industry. Dev, who had worked with Selim, expressed his sadness over the news, reflecting on the warm hospitality he had experienced in Bangladesh. “This is truly upsetting. I hope that this turbulent period will soon end and that Bangladesh will recover swiftly,” Dev told reporters.

Bonny Sengupta, who had worked with Shanto Khan on several productions, also expressed his shock. “This is a shocking development. I had completed a Bangladeshi production with him titled ‘Production No. 1’,” Sengupta said.

The brutal killing of Selim and Shanto Khan highlights the ongoing political and social tensions in Bangladesh and has cast a shadow over the film industry’s connections across the region.

David Warner’s Pushpa Swag Finds A Fan In Allu Arjun

June 12, 2024, 9:52 am

Indian cinema boasts a vast and dedicated fanbase, not only within India but also internationally, among renowned celebrities. Legendary Australian cricketer David Warner is a prominent example, consistently demonstrating his appreciation for Indian films and music. Warner has repeatedly expressed his fervent admiration for Allu Arjun’s Pushpa and his affection for Indian culture, much to the delight of his Indian fans. Recently, the Australian batsman captivated his audience once more by channeling his inner Pushpa Raj, even going so far as to deliver dialogues in Hindi.

In a latest commercial, Warner is seen giving a fun twist to Allu Arjun’s popular dialogue as he says, “David naam sunn ke tourist samjhe kya, mate? Fire hai mein.” He further went on to do Allu Arjun’s iconic hand gesture.

While admirers were astounded by David Warner’s proficiency in Hindi and his imitation of Pushpa Raj, Telugu luminary Allu Arjun also responded to the advertisement. He remarked on the Instagram post with emojis of laughter, fire, and a thumbs-up, showcasing his amusement and approval.

Earlier, David Warner had also expressed his admiration for the beloved character. Soon after the first song from Pushpa: The Rule released, Warner reacted to Allu Arjun’s Instagram post and wrote, “Oh dear, how good is this. Now I’ve got some work to do Allu Arjun.” To this, the actor, responded, saying that he would love to teach David some steps when they meet.

Notably, David Warner has always been an ardent admirer of *Pushpa*. From bringing Allu Arjun’s iconic “Thaggedele” to the cricket field to perfectly recreating the hook step of “Srivalli,” Warner has repeatedly showcased his love for the film in style. Currently, Warner is representing the Australian cricket team in the ongoing edition of the T20 World Cup 2024, co-hosted by the USA and West Indies. His passion for Indian cinema continues to delight fans both on and off the field.

Is Prabhas Getting Married?

May 17, 2024, 1:29 pm

Tollywood superstar Prabhas is widely regarded as one of the most eligible bachelors in the Indian film industry. While his professional achievements and movies garner immense attention, his personal life has always been a subject of keen interest. Prabhas’ fans and the media have eagerly awaited news of his marriage.

In a surprising move on Friday morning, Prabhas shared a cryptic message on his Instagram story, leaving fans intrigued. He wrote, “Darlings!!..Finally someone very special is about to enter our life..Wait cheyandi.”

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Speculation is rife that this could be an announcement about his wedding. However, there has been no official confirmation, and the context of the message remains unclear.

Some fans have raised the possibility of Prabhas’ Instagram account being hacked. The situation is currently uncertain, and further details are awaited.

Tamil actor Daniel Balaji dies of cardiac arrest at 48

March 30, 2024, 12:10 pm

Tamil actor Daniel Balaji, known for his work in Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada films, has passed away at the age of 48 due to cardiac arrest. He died while en route to a hospital in Chennai. His mortal remains are currently at his Purasaiwakkam residence for the final rites.

Born in December 1975, Daniel Balaji initially worked as a unit production manager on Kamal Haasan’s unfinished project ‘Marudhunayagam’. He made his acting debut on television with the Tamil series ‘Chithi’, where he portrayed the character of Daniel. His first Tamil film was ‘April Maadhathil’, followed by a role in ‘Kaadhal Kondein’.

Balaji garnered acclaim for his performances in films such as ‘Vettaiyadu Vilayadu’, ‘Vada Chennai’, and ‘Polladhavan’. He also played a villainous role in the Telugu film ‘Chirutha’. In Malayalam cinema, he debuted with ‘Black’ and later appeared in ‘Bhagavan’ alongside Mohanlal, as well as in Mammootty’s action film ‘Daddy Cool’. In 2023, he was part of the Tamil action-drama ‘Ariyavan’.

The news of Daniel Balaji’s passing has shocked the Tamil film industry, which is expected to pay its final respects to the actor today.

‘RC 15’: Ram Charan and Shankar’s blockbuster

February 16, 2023, 5:15 pm

After the whooping success of ‘RRR’, Mega Power Star Ram Charan is set to put screens ablaze across Indian theatres with his next project. Ram Charan has been flooded with offers after his major success of ‘RRR’, but he may be poised to even greater success by collaboration with Shankar for the next working titled film ‘RC 15’.

The production of RC 15 is in full swing as the cast and unit were spotted shooting for the project in Kurnool. RC 15 is a political thriller and will be directed by Shankar Shanmugham with a whooping estimated budget of about 170 crores. The director is among the biggest filmmakers in India and is known for his visionary and grand-scale films.

While the ‘Naatu Naatu ‘song grooved national and international audience alike, Ram Charan has worked up another charm from his array of talents. The actor danced to a 80 second long dance track in a single take leaving everyone on set amazed and awestruck with his effortless dance moves and tremendous energy.

As per the reports on tracktollywood.com, the makers are spending a huge amount of 30 crores for the production of songs and dance choreography. The film also stars Kiara Advani as the lead actress. Music of the movie is being composed by S Thaman while Thirunavukkarasu and Rathnavelu are the cinematographers. Producers are eyeing for a September release for this pan-Indian project and will be released in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages.

RRR Bags 2 Awards At Critics Choice Awards, Director Says”Mera Bharat Mahaan

January 16, 2023, 1:06 pm

Director SS Rajamouli is presently partaking in the magnificent progress of his masterpiece film ‘RRR’ as in the wake of winning the lofty Golden Globe Award, the film has won two additional honors at the 28th version of the Critics Choice Awards.

On Monday, team ‘RRR’ took to their Twitter account and shared a video in which Rajamouli should have been visible giving his triumphant speech at the honor service held in Los Angeles. Sharing the video, the team captioned “RRR won the BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM award at the #CritcsChoiceawards Here’s @ssrajamouli acceptance speech!! MERA BHARATH MAHAAN #RRRMovie.”

While accepting the recognition, Rajamouli expressed in the video,” To all the women in my life, my mother Rajnandani, she thought school education was overrated and she encouraged me to read comics and story books and she encouraged my creativity. My sister-in-law Sreevalli, who became like a mother to me, always encourages me to be the best version of myself.”

The ‘Baahubali’ director additionally conferred with his wife and his girls at the glory service.
“My wife Rama is a costume designer of my films but more than that she is the designer of my life. If she is not there, I am not here today. To my daughters, they don’t do anything, just their smile is enough to light my life up,” he said.
Before signing out, the director said, “Finally to my motherland, India, Bharat, Mera Bharat Mahan. Jai Hind. Thank you.”

‘RRR’ packed away the Critics Choice Award in the Best Foreign Language Film and the Best Song Category.
RRR is an imaginary story in view of the existence of two Telugu political dissidents, Alluri Seetharama Raju and Komaram Bheem. Ram Charan and Jr NTR played lead jobs, individually. The film gathered over Rs 1,200 crore around the world. Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, and Shriya Saran likewise featured in the film.

Decoding- “Naatu Naatu” , The Best Original Song at Golden Globe Awards

January 11, 2023, 12:22 pm

Remarkable is a tiny word to portray the pomposity of SS Rajamouli’s greatly acclaimed ‘RRR’ track ‘Naatu’, which stowed the Best Original Song prize at the current year’s Golden Globe Awards on Wednesday. In any case, what could it be that makes the tune stick out?

This melodious composition of ‘Naatu’ by MM Keeravani, high energy interpretation by vocalists Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, interesting movement by Prem Rakshith, and verses by Chandrabose are the components that make this ‘RRR’ mass hymn and an ideal dance frenzy. By wedding dance history, fundamental Indian theater articulations, the liveliness of Tollywood, and a simple to-learn snare step, the ‘Naatu’ dance was bound for greatness sooner or later.

The Telegu tune, highlighting the astonishing team Jr NTR and Slam Charan who moved their heart out on the melody, upon discharge, was moving via social media overall and has got 111 million times on YouTube since its inception. ‘Naatu’ was shot as a piece of the last leg of the shooting. Shooting for it occurred at the Mariinskyi Castle (Ukraine Official Royal residence) in Kyiv, a couple of months before the beginning of the Russian military attack of Ukraine.

The tune was additionally delivered in Hindi as ‘Naacho’, in Tamil as ‘Naattu Koothu’, in Kannada as ‘Halli Naatu’ and in Malayalam as ‘Karinthol’. Its Hindi variant was sung by Rahul Sipligunj and Vishal Mishra. What compels the tune appeal to the majority is its all inclusive allure through an euphoric energy and a snare of a dance step that is a fury. Additionally, the way of life of the nation is reflected in the verses with each line summoning feelings about the food and the vegetation of the country.

The snare step, performed by Rama Rao and Charan, circulated around the web via virtual entertainment and the team frequently reproduced the viral part of the dance in the film’s advancements. Media reports recommend that there were right around 80 varieties to the snare step of the tune. The entertainers supposedly gave 18 takes to the melody. Also, SS Rajamouli in the long run chosen the second take as the best one..