Sandalwood‘Pogaru’, directed by Nanda Kishore, will have the actor starring opposite Dhruva Sarja.Digital NativeDigital NativeIn the past, women actors such as Nayanthara and Amy Jackson have been paid whopping amounts to star in Kannada films. But for the first time, Kannada actor Rashmika Mandanna has been paid an amount that is among the higher salaries to star in a Kannada film. Reportedly, the Kirik Party actor has been signed up for the Dhruva Sarja starrer Pogaru and the filmmakers have shelled out about Rs 64 lakh to cast her in the role. Pogaru, directed by Nanda Kishore, is touted to be a complete mass entertainer. According to reports doing the rounds, the shooting for the film was scheduled to start much earlier but had to be postponed with the lead star Dhruva Sarja requiring more time to work on his fitness, as per the requirements of the story. Apart from Rashmika,...
- 11/21/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
InterviewThe actor marked his television debut with 'Bigg Boss' season II that concluded on Sunday.IANSActor Nani, who made his television debut as the host of the second season of Telugu version of Bigg Boss, said the experience of being associated with the popular reality show introduced him to the real world. The show ended on Sunday as Kaushal Manda, one of the most popular contestants, emerged as the winner and took home a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh. "Bigg Boss changed my view of the world. Before I joined the show as its host, I was living in a bubble. I believed the real world is a happy place. Bigg Boss made me realise that the world is made of all kinds of people, including some judgmental ones. It has introduced me to the real world," Nani told Ians. As much as he enjoyed his association with the show,...
- 10/2/2018
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodDevadas has actors Nagarjuna and Nani playing lead roles.Digital NativeIts wrap up time for Devadas team. The shooting of this film was finished recently and the team posted selfies on Twitter to let the film buffs know that the release is on cards soon. One of the lead stars in Devadas, Nani has posted a selfie and wrote on Twitter, "And it’s a wrap for #Devadas !!! Thank uuuuuu team DevaDas …it was amazing!!!” The film’s director Sriram Aditya also wrote: “And its a Wrap!!!!!! What a wonderful Journey ! Cant wait to show you what we made :) :) Thank you so much..” Devadas is one of the most awaited films in Tollywood as it has two top heroes – Nagarjuna and Nani – sharing the screen space. In the movie, Nag plays a gangster while Nani will be seen as a doctor. Rashmika Mandanna and Aakanksha Singh play the female leads in this flick.
- 9/14/2018
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodMani Ratnam’s ‘Nawab’ and the Nagarjuna-Nani starrer ‘Devadas’ are slated for release on September 27.Digital NativeDigital NativeTwo of the biggest multi-starrers are set to clash in Tollywood this month. The Telugu version of Mani Ratnam’s Tamil flick Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, titled Nawab, was originally slated for release on September 28 but the filmmakers have decided to advance its release date by a day. Therefore, both the versions of the film will come out on September 27 despite the fact that the promos for Nawab are yet to begin. It also means that this Mani Ratnam directorial will clash with another Telugu multi-starrer, Devadas. Devadas is a Sriram Adittya directorial and is presented by C Dharma Raju and bankrolled by Ashwini Dutt under his banner Vyjayanthi Movies. This is the first time that two of the finest actors from the Telugu film industry, Nagarjuna and Nani, are getting an opportunity to share screen space,...
- 9/11/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
TollywoodBoth the young stars are in need of a big hit and 'Manmadhudu 2' may be the right film to up their career.Digital NativeDigital NativeManmadhudu, a 2002 rom-com, had Akkineni Nagarjuna in the lead role and he had bankrolled the venture under his home banner Annapurna Studios. The film was a big hit in his career and after all these years, there are talks about its sequel being made. Reports are that Nag has registered the title Manmadhudu 2 with the Film Chamber clearly indicating that the sequel is in the offing. However, it is not certain if he would play the lead role in it as in the prequel. There is strong buzz that Nag had registered the title and the film may star either Naga Chaitanya or Akhil Akkineni. Both the young stars are in need of a big hit and Manmadhudu may be the right thing to up their career.
- 8/16/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film has Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the star cast.Digital NativeIt’s been more than a decade since Tollywood star Nagarjuna has acted in a Bollywood film. After all these years, his fans are in for a special treat with the star inking a deal to star in the Bollywood flick Brahmastra. The film will be produced by Karan Johar and has Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the star cast. In an interview to the Indian Express, Nag recalled working with Big B in Khuda Gawah and said, “Except Amitji with whom I’ve worked in Khuda Gawah, they are all new to me. I’m working for the first time with Karan Johar, director Ayan Mukherjee, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor.” Ayan Mukherjee will be directing the film while it will be bankrolled jointly by Hiroo Johar, Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta under their home banner Dharma Productions. Pritam has been roped in to compose the tunes for this flick, which is scheduled for release on Independence Day next year. On taking up a Hindi movie after a long gap, Nag said, “My career in Andhra keeps me busy. I’ve not shown any inclination to do a Hindi film, though I’m open to doing films in any language if the set-up is good. Brahmastra was impressive from the moment it came to me. I immediately said ‘yes’ and now here I am on my way to shoot for it. I am looking forward to it.” However, the actor refused to divulge any further details about the role he plays in Brahmastra. “I am not supposed to say much. To be honest, I’m not very sure of the extent of my role. But it’s a pivotal one. And they probably thought of me because the role suits my personality,” Nag said. Nagarjuna has also inked the deal to star in a multi starrer which also stars Nani in the lead. The film’s title has been revealed as Devadas and the first look poster was released recently. The shooting of this film is currently underway with plans on to have it released later this year. The actor's last film Officer was a box office dud. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 7/13/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
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