Published on Oct 28, 2024 9:04 pm IST

Megastar Chiranjeevi today received the most prestigious ANR Award from the chief guest of the event Amitabh Bachchan.

Chiranjeevi appeared content and jubilant at the same time and it could be seen in his speech. Chiranjeevi mentions that this ANR award is so precious to him even though he was felicitated with awards like Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan along with many awards earlier. The legendary actor reveals the reason.

While speaking at the event, Chiru recalls the saying ‘Inta Gelichi Racha Gelavatam’ while he mentions that the Padma awards he received are about winning everywhere but the ANR Award is like winning at home, the Telugu Film Industry.

Talented actor Kiran Abbavaram is playing the lead role in the upcoming Telugu film Ka. The film is clashing with Dulquer Salmaan’s Lucky Bhaskar, as both films hit the screens on October 31, 2024. The film’s pre-release event is locked, and Naga Chaitanya will grace the event, taking place tomorrow evening.

Ka revolves around a postman who arrives in a village to uncover mysterious truths about the village. The time travel element, which will be added to the story, is one of the major highlights of the movie.

Naga Chaitanya met Kiran Abbavaram at the India Racing League. At the event, the duo talked about their respective careers and personalities. It looks like Kiran impressed Chay with his personality. Now, Chay is set to attend the pre-release event of Ka as the special guest.

Tanvi Ram and Nayan Sarika play the female leads in this film, which is directed by the Sujeeth-Sandeep duo. The story revolves around a postman who arrives in a village and uncovers mysterious truths about the village and its history.

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The ANR National Award 2024 is presented to Megastar Chiranjeevi today at an event. Amitabh Bachchan attended the event as the chief guest and presented the award to Chiranjeevi in the presence of Akkineni family members, fans, and the media.

Amitabh said that he is a part of the Telugu film industry. Now that he acted in Manam, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, and Kalki 2898 AD, he feels part of Telugu cinema.

“Chiranjeevi has been a dear friend to me. Whenever I ask him something or whenever I need something, he is always there for me. I thank him for making me a part of his film,” said Amitabh, who also thanked Nagarjuna and Nag Ashwin.

Vettaiyan, starring Superstar Rajinikanth, received mixed responses from the audience. The movie, directed by TJ Gnanavel, had a good first weekend, but later it dropped significantly. The biggie had a multilingual release in theatres. Vettaiyan is expected to premiere on Amazon Prime on November 7.

A reputed trade analyst from Kollywood said, “Vettaiyan doesn’t have an eight-week theatrical window since its Hindi version didn’t release in multiplexes. Like 99% of Tamil films, Vettaiyan will also follow a four-week window, which means there is a high chance it will arrive digitally on November 7. As the movie is still running in theatres, the OTT announcement will be revealed a day or two before the release.”

Vettaiyan also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rana Daggubati, Dushara Vijayan, Manju Warrier, Fahadh Faasil, Ritika Singh, and Rohini in key roles. Produced by Subaskaran of Lyca Productions, the movie has its tunes by Anirudh Ravichander.

Sivakarthikeyan has put his sweat, blood, and tears into his most anticipated project, Amaran. The theatrical trailer has everyone talking, and the buzz has now increased by leaps and bounds. Amaran is inspired by Major Mukund Varadharajan’s life, and the biographical film is set to hit the big screens on October 31st.

Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, Sai Pallavi plays the female lead. The bookings for the Tamil version have started on an excellent note both in domestic and international markets. Not just in Tamil, but the prospects also look bright for the Telugu version. The trailer and songs have resonated well with the Telugu audience.

The recently conducted pre-release event emerged as a grand success, escalating the hype significantly. Thanks to his choice of scripts, Sivakarthikeyan enjoys a good fanbase here. Things are nicely falling into place for Amaran, and with Diwali festive weekend ahead, Amaran is poised for a strong start at the Tollywood box office.

Amaran could well be Sivakarthikeyan’s highest-grosser in Telugu if the content meets expectations. Also, the actor is giving multiple interviews to take the film closer to the audience. Everything is going well for this biopic, and let’s see what kind of an impact it makes.

Young and talented actor Kiran Abbavaram is set to captivate audiences on the silver screen with KA, a mystery thriller scheduled for a grand release on December 31, 2024. With anticipation building around the film, Kiran Abbavaram sat down with us to share his experiences and insights. Here are the highlights from our conversation.

Tell us about KA.

Directors Sandeep and Sujith presented a story filled with unpredictable twists. It felt fresh to set it against a ’70s backdrop, and they executed it innovatively. I’m confident the audience will connect with the story. Many assume the title is linked to my name, but that’s not the case – the meaning behind it is revealed in the climax.

Tell us about your character.

I play Abhinaya Vasudev, a postman in a rural village called Krishnagiri, set in 1977. Coming from a village myself, I related to this role. It’s a character we don’t often see, so I worked on capturing authentic speech and mannerisms to reflect that era.

You mentioned the climax is unique. Can you elaborate?

We approached the climax in a new way. It’s unlike any other, which is why I said that if the film doesn’t feel fresh, I won’t do more films. Some are comparing KA with Kantara or Virupaksha, but our story is purely psychological, with no devotional aspects. The suspense revolves around “who, what, and where,” keeping the audience guessing.

Are you worried about spoilers since it’s a suspense thriller?

Yes, a bit. We hope audiences who see it first will keep the twists under wraps. I trust the media to support us with reviews that don’t give away the surprises.

Your recent films didn’t meet audience expectations. How is KA different?

I’m aware fans were disappointed with my last two films, so we focused on making KA fresh and engaging. This film has a distinct, rustic feel, and the suspense unfolds in the climax. We believe viewers will feel they’ve experienced something unique.

How was it working with directors Sandeep and Sujith?

Both Sandeep and Sujith were focused and clear on set. They managed everything smoothly, including post-production. I enjoyed working with them, and their commitment to originality is commendable.

Tell us about the heroines.

Thanvi Ram plays Radha and does an exceptional job. Her character reveals much about our own. Nayan Sarika, as Satya Bhama, plays my character’s love interest. Both have vital roles in the story.

What are your future plans?

This year has been memorable for me – getting married and now KA’s release. After this, I plan to take a short break and then look ahead to my next project.

Published on Oct 28, 2024 5:00 pm IST

Superstar Mahesh Babu will next be seen in the direction of SS Rajamouli. SSMB29 is the tentative title of the film and the makers are yet to confirm the film’s timeline.

The fans will have to wait for 2-3 years to see Mahesh on the big screen as he is fully dedicated to SSMB29. But, there is a surprise rumour trending all over social media says, Mahesh signed up for playing a cameo.

As per the latest sources in the movie industry, Superstar Mahesh Babu will be seen as Lord Srikrishna in the upcoming film, titled Devaki Nandana Vasudeva. Mahesh’s nephew Ashok Galla plays the film’s lead and the movie’s concept revolves around the fight of good over evil.

On the other hand, Mahesh Babu’s team denied the rumors. Although fans wish to see him in a mythological role, they will need to wait much longer for it to happen.

The film’s production is underway already and the team will officially make the announcement on the occasion of Diwali. Mahesh Babu earlier supported his family members (Manjula, Sudheer Babu, Ashok) by gracing the pre-release events of their movies or extending support on social media. But, it looks like this is the first time that he is going an extra mile to be seen in the film, which is definitely a big boost to the team.

Manasa Varanasi and Devdatta Gajanan Nage are playing the other key roles in the film. Directed by Arjun Jandyala, the film is bankrolled by Somineni Balakrishna under the Lalithambika Productions banner. Bheems Ceciroleo is the music director of the film. Big names like Prasad Murella and Rasool Ellore worked for the film as cinematographers while Sai Madhav Burra penned the dialogues. HanuMan fame Prashanth Varma provided the film’s story.

On the other hand, Rajamouli and his team are busy scouting locations for the film in African forest areas.

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