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ctress, filmmaker and former wife of Jana Sena Chief Pawan Kalyan, Renu Desai, who is an active user of social media sites, interacted with her fans on Instagram and shared the experience of her break up.

Renu Desai answered the questions posed by her followers. When one of them asked Renu Desai about the love break up and suicides, to which she replied, “I know how

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ccording to the latest buzz in the film industry, Allu Arjun has a special vision in his mind and is planning to launch some businesses. He is planning his movies and OTT career as a producer in coming days.

Allu family including Allu Arjun are building a massive studio in Hyderabad city for this purpose. Bunny’ banner will make different projects and launch some businesses. So in the coming days, Sarrainodu and Naa

Peru Surya star Allu Arjun will be donning several hats and take his star quotient to another. On the work front, Stylish Star Allu Arjun will be seen playing the lead role in his much anticipated film, Pushpa. Helmed

by Sukumar, the film which has Rashmika Mandanna in the female lead role, will release in five languages - Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada.

painful it is to not have someone you really loved by your side when you need them the most. It feels great difficult when we learn that we got cheated. I am well aware of the heartbreak.” However, Renu Desai added that one should not take away lives and take drastic step in love failure. Johny actress added, “The idea of suicide is a

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ahesh Babu is a charmer both on and off the silver screen. He possess a superstar aura and commands a solid craze both among the masses and the family audience which is still a dream for many top stars. It is known news that Mahesh Babu adopted two villages in 2016, Burripalem in AP and Siddhapuram in Telangana. The fate of Burripalem and Siddhapuram changed in no time with several development works

money for the heart surgery of a little girl.

Namrata, the wife of Mahesh Babu, took to her Instagram to share a pic of a little girl with her father and said, “Another incredible recovery at Andhra Hospitals! Happy to learn that the little girl Dimple who was battling severe calcified pulmonary valve with severe pulm valve stenosis is now doing better than before!.” Dimple recently underwent surgery at Andhra Hospitals. And now she is doing

over the past few years. Now once again he comes to the rescue of a family by donating

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TO HELM LUCIFER REMAKE ver since megastar Chiranjeevi made announcement regarding his next Telugu project which is remake of Malayalam film Lucifer, it has become the hot topic of discussion in the film industry. Initially Sujeeth of Saaho fame was roped in to helm the remake but he walked out from Chiranjeevi brought VV Vinayak on the board but the director became fail to impress Chiranjeevi.

Now according to the latest update, Finally Chiranjeevi has roped specialist Mohan Raja for Lucifer remake. Now Mohan Raja will

be directing the Telugu remake of Prithviraj Sukumaran’ Malayalam directorial, Lucifer in which Chiranjeevi will play the lead role.

Mohan Raja has given his consent and has also started working on the script. Mohan Raja is known for directing the films such as M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi, Jayam, Santosh Subramaniam and Thani Oruvan.

He had worked only on official remakes and he never been accused of plagiarism.

In his first six movies that were remakes, Mohan Raja had credited the writers for their contribution.

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egastar Chiranjeevi has teamed up with filmmaker Meher Ramesh for the eagerly-awaited Telugu remake of Ajith Kumar starrer Tamil blockbuster film Vedalam and this has created a fair deal of buzz among movie lovers. Now according to the latest update, Meher Ramesh has already started the shoot of Vedhalam remake without Chiranjeevi. Ajith starrer Vedalam had Kolkata city as a backdrop and

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Chatrapathi remake T he young actor Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas is set to make his Hindi film debut with the remake of S S Rajamouli' directorial venture "Chatrapathi" in which Baahubali and Saaho fame Prabhas played the lead role. Now it has been officially confirmed that noted director VV Vinayak has been brought on the board to launch Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas in Bollywood with Chatrapathi remake. The remake will be produced by Jayantilal Gada under the banner of Pen Studios. The producer said, "Chatrapathi is a great script and Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas is fit for this film." Chatrapathi is all about the story of a young man who is in search of his family he lost. The remake marks a reunion for Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and VV Vinayak . In past they

Meher Ramesh has also decided to shoot the Telugu film in Kolkata as well. In the month of October on the eve of Dussehra, Meher Ramesh visited Kolkata with the team members and shot the festival celebrations at the Durga temple. The sources close to Meher Ramesh revealed that the director is very happy with the shots he canned and is planning to resume the shoot of the remake from next year.

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dipurush is an upcoming big budget movie which has Young Rebel Star Prabhas in the lead role. Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan already confirmed as Ram and Lankesh, Ravana. Now according to the latest buzz in the film industry, Bollywood actor Sunny Singh will play the role of Prabhas’ younger brother Lakshman in Adipurush which will be helmed by Om Raut of Tanhaj fame. As per the latest update, Sunny Singh, who is popular for acting in Sonu Ki Titu Ki Sweety, is said to be playing the Lakshman in this film Adipurush. The sources say that Sunny Singh has given his green signal to Om Raut. According to the latest report, Kriti Sanon will essay the role of Sita in Om Raut’ directorial venture Adipurush.

However, the team of Adipurush has not officially announced regarding the casting of female lead yet.

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have worked together for the movie Alludu Seenu, which launched Bellamkonda as an actor in the Telugu film industry.

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COLLECTIONS WILL BE RS 200 CR? T he shooting of SS Rajamouli’ upcoming magnum opus RRR (Roudram Ranam Rudhiram) starring Young Tiger Jr NTR and Mega Power Star Ram Charan, finally resumed after a long pause earlier in the month of October in Hyderabad. As the movie RRR is bringing top stars from the film industry, it is expected that this film will break the collections record of Rajamouli’ previous offering Baahubali. The film maker Tammareddy Bharadwaja predicted that

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the Rajamouli’ magnum opus ‘RRR’ would become the first Telugu film to earn Rs 500 Cr opening weekend. It is known news that SS Rajamouli’s previous offering, the historic and war drama ‘Baahubali 2’ collected Rs 400+ Cr in its first weekend at the world wide box office. Tammareddy Bharadwaja said, “RRR will collect Rs 200 Cr on opening day and Rs 500 Cr in 3 or 4 days. I am confident that RRR will break the records at the box office.”

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The upcoming film of Allu Arjun will have elements of poverty, politics and education, which is expected to go on the floors in the second-half of next year, and will hit the theaters in 2022. Meanwhile Allu Arjun is currently working with Sukumar for Pushpa, in which he is essaying Pushpa Raj and will romance Rashmika Mandanna in the female lead role. According to the latest buzz, Pushpa will have nine villains.

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t is known news that Samantha Akkineni is now hosting the talk show Sam Jam for OTT platform aha. Arjun Reddy and World Famous Lover fame Vijay Devarakonda was the first celebrity on Samantha’ talk showSam Jam which started streaming from 13th November 2020. Now according to the latest buzz in the film industry, Young Rebel Star Prabhas declined to be a part of Samantha’ shop Sam Jam and the latest season of Konchem Touch Lo Unte Cheptha, which is being hosted by Pradeep Machiraju.

ccording to the latest buzz in the film industry, Stylish star Allu Arjun is all set to join Politics. Don’t get shock. We are talking about reel life not real life. It is known news that Allu Arjun is committed to work with Koratala Siva who is popular for making social message oriented movie with commercial elements. Now the reports are coming that Koratala Siva and Allu Arjun’ film is a political drama. Allu Arjun will be seen playing the role of political leader.

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Prabhas enjoys a huge craze in the audience.

But Prabhas who is an introvert, is least seen interacting with the media and that is the main reason, he rejected Samantha’ Sam Jam. The show has already invited Vijay Devarakonda, Rana Daggubati, Mahanati helmer Nag Ashwin, Megastar Chiranjeevi, and others. The sources say that Samantha wants to do one of the future episodes with Prabhas, but Mirchi star declined the offer by saying no.

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t is known news that in 2018, Akshara Haasan was a victim of cyber crime when her private photographs were leaked on the internet. This also led to a lot of people accusing her ex boyfriend Tanuj Virwani, the son of actress Rati Agnihotri, of being behind the incident. Finally, Tanuj Virwani has said that he was 'disappointed' that Akshara Haasan never defended him in public. Purani Jeans fame Tanuj Virwani said that he felt let down by his ex-girlfriend

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and actress Akshara Haasan (the daughter of Kamal Haasan and Sarika), when she did not publicly stand up for him after her private photographs were leaked on the internet.

Tanuj Virwani sounded very upset and said that their love relationship had to end on a sour note. According to Tanuj, he hadn't spoken on this in detail till date and when asked if it had bogged him down, he began by saying, “I don't like to talk much about the lady I am dating especially if they happen to be from my fraternity.”

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SURPRISING TRANSFORMATION K annada Superstar Kichcha Sudeep is currently working for his upcoming film Phantom. Recently the actor revealed that the Hyderabad shoot schedule of Phantom has been wrapped up. Recently Kichcha Sudeep took to his Twitter to share a pic of himself. Coming on the pic, Kichcha Sudeep’ body transformation is giving shock to everyone. By sharing this pic, Eega villain said, “Gud food, a bit of decent lifestyle, n a lil Discipline,, isn't bad after all ye!!. After a

long gap, started work out again. The climax part of The World of Phantom, which tired each one on set for almost a month. Looking forward to the last schedule. Started from 4th December.” Directed by Anup Bhandari, the film Phantom also stars Nirup Bhandari and Neetha Ashok. Sudeep is playing the lead character Vikranth Rona, Nirup Bhandari will be seen as Sanjeev Gambhira whereas Neetha Ashok will be seen as Aparna Ballal aka Panna.

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tar Tamil director Siva is popular for making Kollywood star Thala Ajith starrer Vedalam, Viswasam and Vivegam.

Now according to the latest update, Siva has suffered a personal loss as his father Jayakumar passes away at Chennai hospital on 27th November. Jayakumar, who was a

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short film and documentary photographer, had about more than 400 works to his credit and he was instrumental in making his children debut in movies. While his eldest son Siva is a popular director, his second son Bala is an actor and director. His daughter is a scientist abroad. Jayakumar's demise is a big loss to the Tamil film industry.

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According to the latest update, Alia Bhatt has bought an apartment measuring 2460 sq ft in the Vastu Pali Hill building with Rs 32 Cr where her rumored beau Ranbir Kapoor already has his bachelor’s pad. While Alia has purchased a flat on the fifth floor,

Ranbir Kapoor’ apartment is on the seventh floor. She spent a bomb- Rs 32 Cr to buy this new apartment which is also close to Ranbir’s family home Krishna Raj Bungalow in the same area. Designer Gauri Khan will be designing Alia Bhatt’ new flat. Currently, Kalank actress is living with her sister Shaheen Bhatt in Juhu in a flat measuring 2300 sq ft that she had bought recently for Rs 13.11 Cr.

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ellamkonda Sai Sreenivas is all set to foray into Bollywood with the Hindi remake of Prabhas starrer action drama Chatrapathi. SS Rajamouli directorial venture Chatrapathi, which established Prabhas as an action hero. It is known news that noted director VV Vinayak will helm the Hindi remake starring Bellmakonda Sai Sreenivas, which will go on floors early next year and it will be bankrolled by Dr

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arun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan are working together for an upcoming comedy movie Coolie No 1 is out. The film shows Varun Dhawanas the new age coolie, donning multiple avatars. Apart from the lead pair, the film Coolie No 1 also stars Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav and Jaaved Jaaferi in the curial role. Recently the makers of Coolie No 1 unveiled the trailer of the film. Trailer of

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Coolie No 1 starts with Paresh Rawal, who is in search of the richest man in India to wed his daughter Sara Ali Khan. A railway coolie played

by Varun Dhawan comes into the scene and falls in love with his daughter Sara Ali Khan. In the trailer, Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan are seen locking their lips underwater. The film is directed by David Dhawan and bankrolled

by Vashu Bhagnani.

Jayantilal Gada, MD and Chairman of Pen Studios. Now according to the latest buzz in the film industry, the makers are trying to rope Bollywood actress Kiara Advani in this Chatrapathi remake in which Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas will be seen reprising the role of Prabhas. If everything goes accordingly, Kiara Advani will be seen sharing the screen space with Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas.

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to work with Chiyaan Vikram T here is a good news for the fans of Raashi Khanna.

According to the latest update, Raashi Khanna has signed an upcoming Tamil film which has Chiyaan Vikram in the lead role. The debacle of Vijay Deverakonda starrer World Famous Lover made Raashi Khanna look towards Kollywood and she has bagged a bumper offer to star opposite Vikram now, which will be helmed by mass entertainers specialist Tamil director Hari, who had earlier helmed Vikram starrer Saamy and Saamy Square.

Venky Mama and Srinivas Kalyanam fame Raashi Khanna has already worked with top stars of Kollywood such as Vishal, Vijay Sethupathi, and Jayam Ravi in previously and now she is all set to work with Vikram for an

upcoming untitled film, which will go on the floor in the month of February.

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picture of Thala Ajith in which he is riding a bike and trying to a do a wheelie is doing the rounds on the social media.

Some fans went to the extent of comparing the stunt with that of his previous stunts in the movies Mankatha and Vivegam. It was only recently the reports were that Ajith Kumar’ bike stunt had gone wrong during the last schedule of the film Valimai. After a delay in production due to the lockdown and coronavirus pandemic, the director resumed the shooting a few weeks ago.

The makers have already wrapped up Hyd schedule of Valimai, and they have decided to take a month break before going forward.

Recently Ajith' bike stunt had gone wrong during the last schedule of the film. Ajith who is playing the role of a cop in the film, is said to have lost his balance and fallen off the bike while performing the stunt and he suffered from minor injuries. The team has roped in many skilled bikers to perform stunt sequences.

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amil actors Vishal and Arya who have shared the screen space in the movie 'Avan Ivan' which was released in 2011, is going to work once again for a film. After a long gap of nine years, Vishal and Arya have joined hands for a film under the direction of Anand Shankar, which will be bankrolled by Mini Studio. Now according to the latest update, Vishal and Arya starrer has

been titled Enemy. This upcoming film Enemy marks to be the 32nd film for Arya and 30th for Vishal. Arya will be seen in the lead role of the antagonist in the film Enemy.

Mirnalini Ravi has been roped in to play the female lead whereas Prakash Raj will be seen in a pivotal role. This will be Anand’ 4th directorial project and his previous offering was the young and happening actor Vijay Deverakonda starrer bilingual Telugu and Tamil film NOTA.

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oung Tiger Jr NTR and milky siren Tamannah Bhatia starrer action drama, Oosaravelli, which was released in 2013 and ended up as a decent grosser at the box-office, is now going to Bollywood.

This Surender Reddy directorial venture Oosaravelli, also had Prakash Raj, Vidyut Jammwal, Shaam, Payal Ghosh, Murali Sharma, Jaya Prakash Reddy and Rahman in the crucial role. According to the latest update, noted production house Tips has acquired the Hindi remake rights of Jr NTR

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Tips says that a team of renowned writers are involved in developing the script and the cast will be decided according to the script.The producer Kumar Taurani says, “Telugu version had done extremely well in South, and it in fact has a pan idea appeal to it, we are confident the reception among Hindi movie lovers will be equally great.

Oosaravelli is an out and out commercial entertainer that resonates with both the masses and classes.”

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alayalam film Jallikattu has been finalized as India’s official entry for 93rd Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. Every year, Indian movies are also sent in the best International film category and this year, the Malayalam film Jallikattu has been selected and it will be India’s official entry to the Oscars 2021.

The movie Jallikattu was chosen out of 27 movies. The other films in the race to be India’s entry for Oscars 2021 were Gunjan Saxena, Bulbbul, Kaamyaab, The Disciple,

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Shakuntala Devi, Shikara, Chhapaak, AK vs AK, Gulabo Sitabo, Bhonsle, Chhalaang, Eeb Allay Ooo!, , Atkan Chatkan, Serious Men, Check Post The Sky is Pink, Chintu ka Birthday and Bittersweet. Jallikattu based on the short story Maoist by Hareesh, is directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, has Chemban Vinod Jose, Antony Varghese, Sabumon Abdusamad and Santhy Balachandran. The 2021 Academy Awards – Oscars will be held on 25th April instead of the usual second Sunday of February.

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yodhya born Lavanya Tripathi made her foray into Tollywood by playing the leading lady in Hanu Raghavapudi’ directorial venture ‘Andala Rakshasi’. In her debut film she played the author backed role of Midhuna to perfection and bagged critical acclaim for her performance. After featuring in a couple of movies which also includes her Kollywood debut, the actress bagged her big break in the year 2015 with the consecutive super-hits of ‘Bhale Bhale

Magadivoy’ and ‘Soggade Chinni Nayana’.

Currently she is busy in her upcoming sport based movie A1 Express starring Sundeep Kishan, in which she is playing a tomboyish hockey player. According to the latest buzz in the film industry, Lavanya Tripathi has been offered several endorsement deals from reputed liquor brands which were ready to pay her huge amount abut she has rejected the offer. Lavanya Tripathi is not keen on endorsing alcohol brands, so has turned down all the deals.

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