Tollywood: News
25 Mar 2025
Allu ArjunAtlee reportedly cancels three films to prioritize Allu Arjun's film
Renowned filmmaker Atlee has reportedly decided to hit the brakes on three of his films to focus on his next with Allu Arjun.
24 Mar 2025
Akshay Kumar'Kannappa' makers warn trolls: Lord Siva's wrath awaits you
The upcoming Telugu film Kannappa, which is set to release on April 25, 2025, has been facing a wave of trolling and memes on social media.
24 Mar 2025
Allu ArjunSamantha wasn't original choice for 'Oo Antava Mawa' in 'Pushpa'
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Oo Antava Mawa from the blockbuster Pushpa Part 1 was an instant chartbuster.
24 Mar 2025
Malavika MohananAnother leak from 'The Raja Saab,' Prabhas's dance video viral
Reportedly, a video of Prabhas dancing with immense energy and enthusiasm on the sets of his highly-anticipated movie, The Raja Saab, has surfaced online.
24 Mar 2025
Allu ArjunAllu Arjun may play dual roles in Atlee's upcoming film!
Allu Arjun is gearing up for a huge project with ace filmmaker Atlee, tentatively titled A6.
20 Mar 2025
Prakash RajVijay Deverakonda's team denies part in illegal betting app case
Vijay Deverakonda's public relations team has clarified that the actor wasn't promoting illegal betting apps.
20 Mar 2025
Allu ArjunFIR against Rana Daggubati-Vijay Deverakonda for promoting illegal betting apps
A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against 25 celebrities and influencers, including actors Rana Daggubati, Vijay Deverakonda, Prakash Raj, and Lakshmi Manchu for allegedly promoting illegal betting and gambling apps on their social media handles.
20 Mar 2025
Naga ChaitanyaNaga Chaitanya set for his 25th film with new director
Fresh off his recent film's success, Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya is reportedly in talks for his next project.
19 Mar 2025
Mahesh BabuMahesh Babu and Priyanka's 'SSMB29' wraps Odisha schedule
The much-awaited movie SSMB29, helmed by SS Rajamouli, recently wrapped its Koraput schedule in Odisha.
18 Mar 2025
NetflixWhen and where to stream Pradeep Ranganathan's biggest hit 'Dragon'
Tamil blockbuster Dragon, which stars Pradeep Ranganathan, will premiere on Netflix on Friday, March 21.
18 Mar 2025
AR Rahman'Baahubali's Malayalam dialogue writer Mankombu Gopalakrishnan dies at 78
Celebrated Malayalam lyricist, screenwriter, and dialogue writer Mankombu Gopalakrishnan passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. He was 78.
18 Mar 2025
Celebrity'Baby and Baby' locks OTT release; streaming date revealed
The Tamil comedy-drama film, Baby and Baby, starring Sathyaraj, will be making its digital debut on Sun NXT on Friday, March 21.
18 Mar 2025
CelebrityRajinikanth's 'Coolie' wraps up shooting; release date awaited
The much-awaited action movie Coolie, starring superstar Rajinikanth, has wrapped its shoot. Production house Sun Pictures took to social media to share the news, calling it a "super wrap."
17 Mar 2025
Bengaluru AirportBJP MLA says Ranya hid gold 'everywhere she has *'
BJP MLA from Karnataka, Basangouda Patil Yatnal, has sparked controversy with his lewd remarks on Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was recently accused in a highly acclaimed gold smuggling case.
12 Mar 2025
Samantha Ruth Prabhu'Paradha': Samantha joins Anupama, Darshana for special cameo
Samantha Ruth Prabhu will make a special cameo in the upcoming Telugu film Paradha, featuring Anupama Parameswaran and Darshana Rajendran, reported OTTPlay.
11 Mar 2025
CelebrityComplaint against Vijay for allegedly disrespecting Muslims at Iftar gathering
The Tamil Nadu Sunnat Jamaat has filed a police complaint against actor-turned-politician Vijay, alleging he disrespected the Muslim community at an Iftar event on Friday.
11 Mar 2025
DhanushDhanush-Nayanthara's ₹10cr lawsuit: Chennai HC postpones final hearing
The Chennai High Court has postponed the final hearing in a legal dispute involving Dhanush's production company, Wunderbar Films, and Nayanthara and her husband-filmmaker Vignesh Shivan.
11 Mar 2025
KarnatakaGold smuggling case: Ranya Rao's DGP stepfather under probe
The Karnataka government has ordered a probe against K Ramachandra Rao, a DGP (Director General of Police) rank officer, over his stepdaughter-Kannada actor Ranya Rao's alleged involvement in a gold smuggling case.
07 Mar 2025
BengaluruWhy is Ranya Rao's husband caught in the gold scandal?
Jatin Hukkeri, the husband of Kannada actor Ranya Rao, is under police scanner after she was arrested for gold smuggling.
07 Mar 2025
Tamil CinemaComposer D Imman alerts fans after X account gets hacked
Immanuel Vasanth Dinakaran, popularly known as D Imman, has revealed that his official X (formerly known as Twitter) account (@immancomposer) has been hacked.
06 Mar 2025
David WarnerHow David Warner's 'Robinhood' cameo was secretly filmed
Former Australian cricketer David Warner is making his Telugu cinema debut with a guest appearance in director Venky Kudumula's upcoming film, Robinhood.
05 Mar 2025
Vijay DeverakondaVijay Deverakonda's next film titled 'Rowdy Janardhana,' reveals producer
The upcoming action drama starring actor Vijay Deverakonda, directed by Ravi Kiran Kola and produced by Dil Raju, has been officially titled Rowdy Janardhana.
05 Mar 2025
ChennaiTelugu singer Kalpana Raghavendar hospitalized after alleged suicide attempt
Renowned Telugu singer, Kalpana Raghavendar, has been hospitalized after she allegedly attempted suicide at her home in Nizampet, Hyderabad.
04 Mar 2025
Box OfficeSamantha on early struggles: 'I had no friends, no mentors'
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, a celebrated name in South Indian cinema, recently completed 15 incredible years in the film industry.
04 Mar 2025
Sanjay Leela BhansaliSonakshi Sinha to make Telugu debut with Sudheer Babu's 'Jatadhara'
Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha is said to be gearing up for her Telugu cinema debut. She will be seen sharing the screen with Sudheer Babu in his next film Jatadhara, helmed by Venkat Kalyan.
11 Feb 2025
HyderabadTelugu film industry launches war against piracy
The Telugu film industry is stepping up its battle against piracy after the illegal online leaks of several high-profile films.
03 Feb 2025
GoaTollywood producer KP Chowdary dies by suicide in Goa
In a tragic turn of events, renowned Tollywood producer Sunkara Krishna Prasad Chowdary, popularly known as KP Chowdary, died due to suicide in Goa on Monday (February 3), Hyderabad Mail confirmed.
13 Jan 2025
Telugu FilmsAfter 'Daaku Maharaaj' success, Hindi, Tamil versions releasing this Friday
Nandamuri Balakrishna's latest Telugu release, Daaku Maharaaj, has taken a solid start at the box office, grossing around ₹22.5cr on its first day (Sunday, January 12).
20 Dec 2024
TabuTabu to star in Chandra Siddhartha's Telugu thriller: Report
Acclaimed actor Tabu is reportedly returning to Tollywood as the lead actor after over a decade.
17 Dec 2024
Box Office'Game Changer': $60K tickets sold in US—even before trailer drops
The upcoming political action thriller, Game Changer, starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, has reportedly sold advance tickets worth $60K for its US premiere. The film releases on January 10, 2025.
11 Dec 2024
Box Office4 students go missing after being 'inspired' by 'Lucky Baskhar'
In a bizarre incident, four ninth-grade boys from Vizag have reportedly gone missing after getting inspired by Dulquer Salmaan's hit film Lucky Baskhar.
04 Dec 2024
Naga ChaitanyaNaga Chaitanya, Sobhita's first ritual as newlyweds revealed
Tollywood actors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala are all set to take the plunge on Wednesday (December 4) at the iconic Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad.
02 Dec 2024
DhanushDhanush's 'Kubera' salary: He reportedly charged 36% of total budget
Tamil superstar Dhanush will be seen in the upcoming film Kubera, directed by Shekar Kammula.
15 Nov 2024
Box Office'Lucky Baskhar' remains steady; collects ₹60.13cr in 15 days
Tollywood film Lucky Baskhar, directed by Venky Atluri and starring Dulquer Salmaan, Meenakshii Chaudhary, and Ramki in key roles, has crossed the ₹60 crore mark at the box office.
12 Nov 2024
Box Office'Lucky Baskhar' remains steady; collects ₹56.25cr in 12 days
The Tollywood film Lucky Baskhar, directed by Venky Atluri and starring Dulquer Salmaan, Meenakshii Chaudhary, and Ramki, has reportedly earned an impressive ₹56.25cr in just 12 days at the box office.
11 Nov 2024
Box Office'Lucky Baskhar' maintains pace; collects ₹54.5cr in 11 days
The Tollywood film Lucky Baskhar, directed by Venky Atluri and starring Dulquer Salmaan, Meenakshii Chaudhary, and Ramki in lead roles, has been doing well at the box office.
07 Nov 2024
Box OfficeDulquer Salmaan's 'Lucky Baskhar' remains steady; earns ₹38.95cr after Day-7
Tollywood film Lucky Baskhar, directed by Venky Atluri and starring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead, has reportedly raked in an impressive ₹38.95 crore in its first week at the box office.
06 Nov 2024
Box Office'Lucky Baskhar' remains steady; rakes in ₹36.1cr in 6 days
The Tollywood film Lucky Baskhar, directed by Venky Atluri and starring Dulquer Salmaan, Meenakshii Chaudhary, and Ramki in key roles, has made an impressive ₹36.1cr net collection across India in its first six days of release.
04 Nov 2024
Box OfficeDulquer Salmaan's 'Lucky Baskhar' rakes in ₹29.4cr in 4 days
The Tollywood film Lucky Baskhar, directed by Venky Atluri and starring Dulquer Salmaan, Meenakshii Chaudhary, and Ramki, has taken the box office by storm.
01 Nov 2024
Telugu FilmsTelugu thriller 'KA' surpasses expectations; posts ₹3.8cr opening day collection
The suspense thriller KA, featuring Kiran Abbavaram, was released worldwide on Thursday, October 31. The film was well-received by Tollywood fans, movie buffs, and critics alike.
30 Oct 2024
ChiranjeeviNaga Chaitanya-Sobhita Dhulipala to get married in December? Find out
Tollywood actors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala, who got engaged earlier this year, are reportedly getting married on December 4.
15 Oct 2024
Box Office'Devara' is slow yet steady; collects ₹276.15cr in 18 days
The Tollywood blockbuster Devara - Part 1 has maintained its successful box office run, raking in an estimated ₹276.15cr net across India by its 18th day of release. This includes earnings from all language versions of the film.
07 Oct 2024
Akkineni NagarjunaNagarjuna v/s Konda Surekha: Hearing postponed in defamation case
The defamation case filed by Tollywood actor Akkineni Nagarjuna against Telangana Minister Konda Surekha has been deferred, Times Now reported. The hearing was supposed to take place on Monday but has now been rescheduled to Tuesday (October 8).
12 Sep 2024
Box Office'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' maintains speed, collects ₹55.25 crore in 14 days
The Tollywood film, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, has garnered an impressive ₹55.25 crore at the box office in just 14 days since its release.
05 Sep 2024
Box OfficeRam Pothineni's flop 'Double iSmart' quietly debuts on Prime Video
Double iSmart, the latest film featuring Ram Pothineni, has quietly made its debut on the OTT platform, Amazon Prime Video.
02 Sep 2024
JerseyVijay Deverakonda, Dil Raju's next to start shooting in 2025
Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda and producer Dil Raju are set to collaborate again for an upcoming action drama.
29 Aug 2024
Amitabh Bachchan'Film proved itself': 'Kalki' producer on Arshad's 'joker' comment
Kalki 2898 AD producer Swapna Dutt has come out in support of her brother-in-law and the film's director, Nag Ashwin, following his response to actor Arshad Warsi's remarks about Prabhas's character in the film.
27 Aug 2024
Kolkata'Sex thirst...sugar-coated brothels': Actor Ritabhari's revelations expose Bengali industry
Bengali actor Ritabhari Chakraborty has taken to social media to highlight the issue of sexual misconduct in the Bengali film industry.
26 Aug 2024
Janhvi Kapoor'Nani 33': Will Nani romance Janhvi in his next
Tollywood actor Nani has reacted to recent rumors that he will be starring opposite Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor in his upcoming Telugu film.
25 Aug 2024
Box Office'Kalki' ends theatrical run as fifth highest-grosser in India
Prabhas-starrer Kalki 2898 AD has concluded its theatrical run, with its eighth-week collections in India amounting to less than ₹25 lakh.
24 Aug 2024
Akkineni Nagarjuna'Unlawful': Nagarjuna reacts to demolition of N-Convention Center
Earlier on Saturday, the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection (HYDRAA) partially demolished the N-Convention Center, a property owned by Tollywood actor Akkineni Nagarjuna.
21 Aug 2024
Durga PujaKajol's brother is not the Samrat who hit a motorcyclist
Bollywood actor Kajol's brother, Samrat Mukerji, has clarified that he was not the one arrested in a recent bike accident in Kolkata.
21 Aug 2024
Mahesh BabuThis Tollywood star is voicing Mufasa in 'Lion King'—Telugu version
Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu is set to lend his voice to the character of Mufasa in the Telugu version of Disney's upcoming film, Mufasa: The Lion King.
07 Aug 2024
BangladeshBangladeshi film producer, actor-son killed in mob violence
Selim Khan, a prominent Bangladeshi film producer, and his actor-son Shanto Khan were brutally killed by a mob during civil unrest in Bangladesh on Monday.
28 Jul 2024
Kay Kay Menon'Shekhar Home': JioCinema unveils motion-poster of Kay Kay's Sherlock-inspired series
Acclaimed Tollywood director Srijit Mukherji is set to introduce a new detective series to the Hindi entertainment industry, drawing inspiration from the legendary character Sherlock Holmes.
15 Jul 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Rakul Preet's brother Aman arrested for buying drugs from Nigerians
Actor Aman Preet Singh, brother of renowned actor Rakul Preet Singh, was arrested on Monday for purchasing illegal substances.
11 Jul 2024
TelanganaFood safety violations found at Tollywood actor Sundeep's restaurant
The Commissioner of Food Safety's task force in Telangana has discovered multiple food safety violations at Vivaha Bhojanambu, a restaurant owned by Tollywood actor Sundeep Kishan.
19 Jun 2024
ChiranjeeviChiranjeevi's ex-son-in-law, Sirish Bharadwaj dies due to health issues
In a shocking piece of news, Sirish Bharadwaj, the former son-in-law of Telugu cinema icon Chiranjeevi, died unexpectedly on Wednesday morning.
20 May 2024
South Indian Cinema'Mirai': Manoj Manchu returns to Tollywood as 'The Black Sword'
After an eight-year break from the industry, actor Manoj Manchu is making a comeback to Tollywood.
20 May 2024
Jr NTRJr NTR-Prashanth Neel's 'NTR 31' to start production in August
Prashanth Neel's much-anticipated action film, NTR 31 (tentatively titled Dragon) featuring Jr NTR is slated to begin shooting in August.
20 May 2024
Telugu Films'Rakshana': Payal Rajput alleges harassment by makers; plans legal action
Following the blockbuster success of her film Mangalavaram, actor Payal Rajput is now embroiled in a dispute with the makers of her upcoming Telugu film, Rakshana.
19 May 2024
Box OfficeNandamuri Balakrishna vs Jr NTR: Potential box office battle brews
Speculations are circulating in Tollywood about a possible box office face-off between Nandamuri Balakrishna and his nephew Jr NTR.
12 May 2024
Telugu FilmsDil Raju to refine script for film with Vijay Deverakonda
Following a significant setback with Family Star—starring Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur—acclaimed producer Dil Raju is reportedly refocusing his energies on an upcoming film.
08 Apr 2024
Akshay KumarAkshay Kumar to debut in Tollywood with Vishnu Manchu's 'Kannappa'
Stepping beyond Bollywood's borders, Akshay Kumar is reportedly set to make his debut in Tollywood with the upcoming fantasy drama Kannappa.
30 Mar 2024
Mrunal ThakurVijay Deverakonda, Mrunal Thakur's 'Family Star' locks lengthy runtime: Reports
Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur are all set for the release of their upcoming film, Family Star.
03 Feb 2024
Box Office'HanuMan' box office: Teja Sajja's superhero flick sees slight decline
Prasanth Varma's Telugu superhero film HanuMan—starring Teja Sajja—has dominated the box office since its January 12 release.
22 Jan 2024
Box OfficeRecord-breaking 2023: Indian cinema achieves Rs. 12,000cr box office milestone
The year 2023 was a groundbreaking one for Indian cinema, with the box office grossing a whopping Rs. 12,226cr, as reported by Ormax.
15 Jan 2024
Hollywood'Brahmotsavam' to 'Mean Girls': Avantika Vandanapu's transformation shocks netizens
Avantika Vandanapu, once a child artist in Telugu films, has now taken Hollywood by storm.
10 Jan 2024
Mahesh Babu'Guntur Kaaram' advance booking: Early morning shows; hiked prices
Get ready Mahesh Babu fans, as the much-awaited film, Guntur Kaaram is set to hit theaters on Friday.
11 Dec 2023
Adivi SeshAdivi Sesh commences shooting for 'G2,' sequel to 2018 'Goodachari'
Tollywood actor Adivi Sesh, the star of Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi's much-awaited G2, has kicked off filming for the sequel to the 2018 hit Goodachari.
01 Nov 2023
WeddingsIn pictures: Recap of Varun Tej, Lavanya Tripathi's pre-wedding moments
Actors Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi are embarking on a new chapter in their lives as they prepare to exchange vows on Wednesday.
29 Aug 2023
Telugu FilmsNagarjuna's 'Naa Saami Ranga' first-look out on superstar's birthday
Tollywood superstar Akkineni Nagarjuna delighted fans on his 64th birthday by dropping the first look teaser of his upcoming film titled, Naa Saami Ranga.
29 Aug 2023
Happy BirthdayHappy birthday, Nagarjuna: Actor's must-watch acclaimed films for movie buffs
Tollywood's most celebrated actor, Akkineni Nagarjuna, has etched his name in the audiences' minds in a career spanning three decades.
