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Sridevi’s Mother Wanted a Telugu actor as her daughter’s partner?(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Many stories in the film industry revolve around marriages that never happened and a similar incident was linked to legendary actress Sridevi.

Veteran Tollywood actor Murali Mohan was a popular star in the 80s and 90s. He began his acting career in 1973 and gained recognition with films like Jagame Maya and Tirupati directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. He became a well-known figure in Telugu cinema with over 350 films to his credit excelling in lead and supporting roles.

Murali Mohan apart from acting expanded his career into politics and business. He ventured into real estate and even served as a Member of Parliament (MP). Despite his achievements in various fields, he remained connected to the film industry and actively participated in social and entertainment events.

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Prime Video today launched the rib-tickling trailer of the Telugu comedy-drama, ‘Kumari Srimathi’. Directed by Gomtesh Upadhye, the series stars Nithya Menen along with Nirupam, Gautami, Thiruveer, Talluri Rameshwari, Naresh, and Murali Mohan in pivotal roles. Produced by Early Monsoon Tales, a web division of Vyjayanthi Entertainments with a legacy of 50 years, the seven-episode Telugu series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on September 28 with dubs in Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.

The trailer of Kumari Srimathi takes the viewers into the life of a 30-year-old single woman, named Srimathi (Menen) and her dysfunctional family. Set in a remote village in East Godavari, Srimathi, who is a strong-willed woman, decides to open a bar and a restaurant in her village to reclaim her ancestral home. A series of hilarity follows when Srimathi overcomes various social and moral barriers along the way.

“Kumari Srimathi will be always special to me. It made...

Prime Video today launched the rib-tickling trailer of the Telugu comedy-drama, ‘Kumari Srimathi’. Directed by Gomtesh Upadhye, the series stars Nithya Menen along with Nirupam, Gautami, Thiruveer, Talluri Rameshwari, Naresh, and Murali Mohan in pivotal roles. Produced by Early Monsoon Tales, a web division of Vyjayanthi Entertainments with a legacy of 50 years, the seven-episode Telugu series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on September 28 with dubs in Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.

The trailer of Kumari Srimathi takes the viewers into the life of a 30-year-old single woman, named Srimathi (Menen) and her dysfunctional family. Set in a remote village in East Godavari, Srimathi, who is a strong-willed woman, decides to open a bar and a restaurant in her village to reclaim her ancestral home. A series of hilarity follows when Srimathi overcomes various social and moral barriers along the way.

“Kumari Srimathi will be always special to me. It made...

New Delhi, Sep 21 (Ians) As the country is immersed in Ganeshotsav, Ott platforms brings an exciting array of titles for the viewers to binge-watch this week.

From crime drama whodunit series ‘Charlie Chopra’ to slice of life show ‘Hostel Daze 4’ and Nithya Menen starrer comedy drama ‘Kumari Srimathi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Kumari Srimathi’

Nithya Menen-starrer upcoming comedy drama series ‘Kumari Srimathi’ is set in a village in East Godavari. It hilariously encapsulates the tribulations in the life of a 30-year-old woman (played by Menen), who challenges stereotypes in a small town riddled with antiquity. It also features Nirupam, Gautami, Thiruveer, Talluri Rameshwari, Naresh, and Murali Mohan in pivotal roles.

Produced by Early Monsoon Tales, a web division of Vyjanyanthi Entertainments,...

New Delhi, Sep 21 (Ians) As the country is immersed in Ganeshotsav, Ott platforms brings an exciting array of titles for the viewers to binge-watch this week.

From crime drama whodunit series ‘Charlie Chopra’ to slice of life show ‘Hostel Daze 4’ and Nithya Menen starrer comedy drama ‘Kumari Srimathi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Kumari Srimathi’

Nithya Menen-starrer upcoming comedy drama series ‘Kumari Srimathi’ is set in a village in East Godavari. It hilariously encapsulates the tribulations in the life of a 30-year-old woman (played by Menen), who challenges stereotypes in a small town riddled with antiquity. It also features Nirupam, Gautami, Thiruveer, Talluri Rameshwari, Naresh, and Murali Mohan in pivotal roles.

Produced by Early Monsoon Tales, a web division of Vyjanyanthi Entertainments,...

Actress Nithya Menen’s upcoming comedy drama series ‘Kumari Srimathi’ is all set to stream digitally from September 28. Set in a village in East Godavari, the series hilariously encapsulates the tribulations in the life of a 30-year-old woman (played by Menen), who challenges stereotypes in a small town riddled with antiquity.

Produced by Early Monsoon Tales, a web division of Vyjayanthi Entertainments, the series is directed by Gomtesh Upadhye and stars Nithya along with Nirupam Paritala, Gautami, Thiruveer, Talluri Rameswari, Naresh, and Murali Mohan in pivotal roles

The seven episodes of ‘Kumari Srimathi’ in Telugu are dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.

Producer Swapna Dutt said: “Srimathi’s journey is a celebration of determination, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of family. With a fresh and unconventional plot, Kumari Srimathi explores the intricacies of the domestic households, breaking the norms of society, and nurturing personal aspirations, all while taking the audience...

Actress Nithya Menen’s upcoming comedy drama series ‘Kumari Srimathi’ is all set to stream digitally from September 28. Set in a village in East Godavari, the series hilariously encapsulates the tribulations in the life of a 30-year-old woman (played by Menen), who challenges stereotypes in a small town riddled with antiquity.

Produced by Early Monsoon Tales, a web division of Vyjayanthi Entertainments, the series is directed by Gomtesh Upadhye and stars Nithya along with Nirupam Paritala, Gautami, Thiruveer, Talluri Rameswari, Naresh, and Murali Mohan in pivotal roles

The seven episodes of ‘Kumari Srimathi’ in Telugu are dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.

Producer Swapna Dutt said: “Srimathi’s journey is a celebration of determination, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of family. With a fresh and unconventional plot, Kumari Srimathi explores the intricacies of the domestic households, breaking the norms of society, and nurturing personal aspirations, all while taking the audience...

Last RespectsActor and Tdp leader Nandamuri Taraka Ratna passed away on February 18 after battling for life for 23 days following a cardiac arrest in January.ScreenshotTelugu actors Nandamuri Balakrishna, Chiranjeevi, Junior Ntr, Nandamuri Kalyan Ram and others, as well as several politicians paid their last respects to Nandamuri Taraka Ratna at his residence near Hyderabad on Sunday, February 19. Taraka Ratna passed away at a hospital in Bengaluru on Saturday night after battling for life for 23 days following a cardiac arrest in January. Taraka Ratna was the grandson of Telugu Desam Party (Tdp) founder, legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nt Rama Rao. Actors Jr Ntr and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram are his cousins, and actor Nandamuri Balakrishna is his uncle. He was a member of the Tdp. Veteran actor and former MP Murali Mohan, Tdp president and former Andhra Pradesh Cm Chandrababu Naidu and his wife Nara Bhuvaneswari (Taraka Ratna...

Chennai, Feb 3 (Ians) Celebrated actor Kamal Haasan has penned a heartfelt note for the late Telugu filmmaker K. Viswanath, who breathed his last on Thursday.

The two had worked on iconic films such as ‘Sagara Sangamam’, ‘Swathi Muthyam’ and ‘Subhasankalpam’, and Kamal Haasan considers Viswanath to be his mentor.

He tweeted: “Salute to a master.” The poignant words, followed by a tribute penned in the actor’s hand, are an indication of his esteem for the legendary director who highlighted Indian art and culture in his movies.

The letter reads: “Kalathapasvi K. Viswanath gaaru fully understood the transcience of life and immortality of art. Hence his art will be celebrated beyond his lifetime and reign. Long live his art. An ardent fan, Kamal Haasan.”

The two had first collaborated for the 1983 movie ‘Sagara Sangamam’, which showcased Kamal Haasan’s classical dance prowess as a proponent of Kuchipudi in Andhra Pradesh.

Veteran Tollywood actor and former Union Minister U V Krishnam Raju was cremated with state honours near here on Monday. Family members, friends, Tollywood celebrities and fans bid tearful adieu to Raju, who was popular as the ‘rebel’ star.

The last rites were performed in his farm house at Moinabad near Hyderabad.

Raju’s nephew ‘Bahubali’ star Prabhas, Jagapathi Babu, and leaders of various political parties paid their last respects to Raju, who passed away on Sunday. Prabhas was seen assisting in the last rites.

Earlier, Raju’s body was brought to Moinabad in a procession from his house at Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad.

As per the direction given by Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, authorities made arrangements for the cremation with state honours.

Police personnel presented a gun salute and opened fire in the air as a mark of respect to the departed soul.

Cyberabad police had made...

Last rites of veteran Tollywood actor and former Union minister U V Krishnam Raju will be performed with state honours here on Monday. Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao directed the officials to make arrangements for Raju’s cremation with state honours.

The chief minister asked Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar to make the necessary arrangements.

Raju, popular as Rebel Star, died early Sunday at Aig Hospital here. He was 83.

The last rites will be performed Monday afternoon at Maha Prasthanam in Jubilee Hills.

His body was shifted to his residence, where it will be kept till Monday afternoon to enable his fans to pay their last respects.

Meanwhile, leaders of various political parties and film personalities made a beeline to Raju’s house to pay their last respects.

Union minister for culture G Kishan Reddy, mega star Chiranjeevi, veteran actors Murali Mohan, Mohan Babu, Mahesh Babu, directors Trivikram, Raghavendra Rao...

Chennai, Feb 27: The Rs.10 billion worth Telugu filmdom, the second largest filmmaking industry in the country, is likely to be hit by the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, say industry members and add that big-budget films are likely to be affected the most.

Telangana, the newly formed state carved out of Andhra Pradesh, will set up a separate film committee called Telangana Cinema Force to be headed by filmmaker N. Shankar.

Filmmaker Murali Mohan, president of Movie Artists Association in Andhra, feels the division of the state will result in huge losses to the industry.

"We have heard that there are plans to.

Film: 'Sri Rama Rajyam'; Cast: Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayantara, Akkineni Nageswar Rao, Srikanth, Brahmanandam, K.R. Vijay, Murali Mohan, Master Tanay Teja and Master Satvik. Producer: Yalamanchili Sai Baba; Director: Bapu; Dialogue Writer: Mullapudi Venkata Ramana; Music Composer: Ilayaraja; Cinematography: P.R.K Raju; Rating: **** - a must watch.

Octogenarian director Bapu has been described as one of the top directors who specialised in making films that represented nativity, culture and richness of folk elements peculiar to the Telugu language.

Bapu and late writer Mullapudi Venkataramana teamed up to deliver classics like 'Muthyaala Moggu', 'Budhdhimanthudu' and 'Andaala Ramudu'.

Venkataramana died.

The movie Dam 999 is a film based on the Banqiao dam disaster, which happened in 1975 in China. The film is directed by Sohan Roy, and stars Ashish Vidyarthi, Rajit Kapur, Linda Arsenio and others.

Check out a synopsis of the film, the cast and crew, a trailer, and some working stills and movie stills of the film!

Synopsis:

A corrupt mayor builds a new dam for political gains and personal glory endangering millions of innocent lives; A mariner desperate to save his sister from evil; Two not-so-young lovers challenging destiny in a bid to unite; A woman on a mission to win her family back; A little boy battling a deadly disease; A devoted wife wants to be with her husband even in death; And the astrologer who has foreseen their ominous fate – Nine lives entwined by the impending disaster. Take the journey of a lifetime – Nine characters, Nine moods...

Daddy Cool will be premiered all over the world on BIGFlix Video-on- Demand.  The downloadable options available are download to own for $ 4.49 and download to rent for $ 1.99.The movie is directed by K Murali Mohan Rao and has been co-produced by Big Pictures and Maruti Pictures.Daddy Cool is a remake of the British comedy- Death at a Funeral. The movie stars Aftab Shivdasani, Sunil Shetty, Javed Jaffrey, Aarti Chhabria, Ashish Chaudhary, Tulip Joshi, Kim Sharma, Sophie Chaudhary, Rajpal Yadav, Chunky Pandey and Prem Chopra. ...

Cast: Suniel Shetty, Aftab Shivdasani, Aarti Chabria, Aashish Chaudhary, Kim Sharma, Sophie Choudhary, Rajpal Yadav, Tulip Joshi, Javed Jaffrey, Prem Chopra; Director: K. Murli Mohan Rao; Rating: 0.5 out of 5.

Director K Murali Mohan Rao’s Daddy Cool is a misguided copy paste job of Frank Oz’s incredibly funny ‘Death at a Funeral’, if you’ve seen the original avoid the remake, and if you haven’t, avoid it like plague.

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A funeral gone horribly wrong can only be a laughter riot for those who are not part of it, that’s the upcoming film ‘Daddy Cool’ that releases worldwide on August 28, 2009. Big Music released the music of the film today at Cinemax-Versova, amid much fanfare and a mesmerizing rendition of hit number ‘Daddy Cool’ by the film’s music composer Raghav Sachar. From the makers of Masti and Dhamaal, Indra Kumar and Ashok Thakeria’s ‘Daddy Cool’, is a co-production between Big Pictures and Maruti Pictures.

The director of the film K Murali Mohan Rao, Producer duo Indra Kumar and Ashok.

A funeral gone horribly wrong can only be a laughter riot for those who are not part of itÂ..thatÂ.s the upcoming film Â.Daddy CoolÂ. that releases worldwide on August 28, 2009. Big Music released the music of the film today at Cinemax -Versova, amid much fanfare and a mesmerising rendition of hit number Â.Daddy CoolÂ. by the filmÂ.s music composer Raghav Sachar. From the makers of Masti & Dhamaal, Indra Kumar & Ashok ThakeriaÂ.s Â.Daddy CoolÂ., is a co-production between Big Pictures and Maruti Pictures.  The director of the film K Murali Mohan Rao, Producer duo Indra Kumar and Ashok Thakeria along with the entire star cast of the film were present at the music launchÂ. Suniel Shetty, Aftab Shivdasani, Prem Chopra, Javed Jaffrey, Aarti Chhabria, Ashish Chowdhry, Tulip Joshi, Kim Sharma, Sophie Choudry, Rajpal Yadav & Chunky Pandey.  The multi-starrer Daddy Cool is a comedy of errors,...

Producer Indra Kumar is all geared up with his yet another comedy Daddy Cool. And the entire cast of the film along with the director K Murali Mohan Rao teamed up again at the music launch of the film.

Everyone featured in the film spoke about their respective characters and claimed it to be one roller-coaster ride. Daddy Cool boasts of the long talented list of actors such as Sunil Shetty, Aarti Chhabria, Ashish Chowdhry, Tulip Joshi, Aftab Shivdasani, Javed Jaffrey, Kim Sharma, Sophie Choudry, Rajpal Yadav and Chunky Pandey.

The film is slated to release on August 28 and.