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These Indian Horror Movies Outrank Kajol’s Maa on IMDb — And They’re Streaming Now

Kajol’s horror film Maa was released in theatres yesterday. At the time of writing, the movie holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. If you are interested in the horror genre, we have shortlisted a few Indian horror movies that have a higher IMDb rating than Maa. These films are available to stream on popular Indian Ott platforms. (Viewer discretion is advised.)

1. Tumbbad Year of Release – 2018 Director – Rahi Anil Barve IMDb Rating – 8.2/10 Streaming On – Amazon Prime Video

Plot: The period horror movie is set in the early 20th Century in the cursed village of Tumbbad. The story follows a man named Vinayak Rao (played by Sohum Shah), whose unending greed takes him back to his village in search of a hidden ancestral treasure. But to escape from poverty and claim the treasure, he must face the...

Was Mahesh Babu Supposed To Be Pushpa? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Pushpa: The Rule is one of the last three years most hyped and awaited films. It finally hit the screens on December 5th, and the film has already been declared a blockbuster. Directed by Sukumar, the film has Allu Arjun as the lead. Only a few know or might have forgotten, that Sukumar first approached Mahesh Babu to play Pushpa. When he came, everything looked good, and it was like the project would happen. Fans were super excited, but that is when Mahesh Babu shocked the fans.

Back in 2019, Mahesh Babu’s tweet shocked many. He mentioned that he wouldn’t be doing the project with Sukumar due to some creative differences and gave best wishes to Sukumar for his directorial work. He also noted that 1 Nenokkadine will remain a cult classic.

He wrote, “Due to creative differences, my film with Sukumar is not happening.

In recent times, a noticeable trend in Indian independent cinema is its focus on stories from the heart of the nation. Independent filmmakers are increasingly moving away from narratives set in big cities, opting instead to explore the intimate realities of common people and their daily struggles. Movies like ‘Gamak Ghar‘, ‘Dhuin’, ‘Nasir’, and ‘Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar‘ have created a significant buzz among the Indian intelligentsia. All of them made on shoestring budgets, tell intimate yet relatable stories that reflect on modern-day India’s social and political landscape. Vikram Kumar‘s directorial debut, ‘Celestina and Lawrence‘, seems to be another addition to this ongoing trend. The film tells the story of two titular characters, both from the tribal community of Jharkhand, who are trapped in their individual struggles to achieve a better life.

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The screenplay of ‘Celestina...

Top South Indian Horror Movies to watch on Ott ( Photo Credit – YouTube; Prime Video )

If you are fans of horror thrillers and want to see more scary movies, this list is for you. Here are the top 10 South Indian horror films that you can watch on platforms like Hotstar and Prime Video. These movies will give you chills and thrills, offering a mix of fear and excitement.

1. Masooda IMDb Rating: 7.2/10 Available on: Aha

Directed by Sai Kiran and starring Thiruveer, Kavya Kalyanram and Sangeetha, Masooda is a Telugu film that mesmerized audiences with its powerful visual storytelling. The performances of Thiruveer and Sangeetha are especially noteworthy.

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2. Bhoothakaalam IMDb Rating: 7.5/10 Available on: Sony Liv

Directed by Rahul Sadasivan and starring Shane Nigam and Revathi, Bhoothakaalam had breathed new life into the haunted house genre. The film transforms a typical...

An online dispute resolution platform ‘Sama’ has cracked a deal of Rs one crore with three sharks in the new episode of ‘Shark Tank India’ season 3. Founded by Pranjhal Sinha, Akshetha Maithri Ashok and Vikram Kumar, ‘Sama’, a Bangalore-based company is revolutionising the way disputes are resolved, enabling government bodies, companies, and individuals to settle their legal matters online, in less than three months.

The platform offers services like online mediation, online arbitration, and online Lok Adalat, providing a convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional legal processes.

The aim is to assist clients with an unbiased and confidential assessment of their case, guiding them to evaluate their settlement options.

With a network of skilled professionals and sophisticated technology, Sama ensures bringing closure to both parties involved.

One can get a 60-minute consultation on Sama from a highly qualified subject matter expert for Rs 2,500.

Despite initial struggles, including no cases for...

Top 5 South Indian Web Series That Will Keep You Hooked. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Do you remember the good old days? When we used to be glued to those awesome US and UK TV shows! Like “The Vampire Diaries” for teen girls, “Heroes” for the comic book geeks, “How I Met Your Mother” for the hopeless romantics, and “24” for the thrill-seekers. But man, we were stuck with dial-up before we had super-fast internet. Watching a show meant catching it live or waiting for a rerun or the DVD release. It was a totally different vibe growing up back then, you know?

And let’s talk about India, where TV serials ruled the roost, airing every day instead of once a week like in the West. Sure, folks used to clown them for being mass-produced junk, but they were our bread and butter back then. Then came the internet boom, bringing with...

Actress Prachi Desai has revealed how Manoj Bajpayee and Naga Chaitanya Akkineni pampered her with sumptuous meals during the shoot of ‘Silence 2’, and ‘Dhootha’ respectively. In the acting journey of Prachi, the tales of camaraderie extend beyond the frames, notably with her last two co-stars, Naga Chaitanya from ‘Dhootha’ and Manoj from ‘Silence 2…The Night Owl Murders.’

Despite the diversity of the projects, both actors shared a heartwarming commitment to ensuring Prachi’s well-being, particularly through the universal language of food.

On the set of ‘Dhootha’, Chaitanya emerged not only as a talented co-star but also as a culinary companion. Beyond scenes and scripts, he took it upon himself to pamper Prachi with an array of delightful dishes from his cloud-kitchen.

Switching gears to ‘Silence 2’, Prachi found herself under the nurturing wing of Manoj.

Renowned for his generosity, Manoj took the art of co-star care to another level. Not only...

Actress Prachi Desai has revealed how Manoj Bajpayee and Naga Chaitanya Akkineni pampered her with sumptuous meals during the shoot of ‘Silence 2’, and ‘Dhootha’ respectively. In the acting journey of Prachi, the tales of camaraderie extend beyond the frames, notably with her last two co-stars, Naga Chaitanya from ‘Dhootha’ and Manoj from ‘Silence 2…The Night Owl Murders.’

Despite the diversity of the projects, both actors shared a heartwarming commitment to ensuring Prachi’s well-being, particularly through the universal language of food.

On the set of ‘Dhootha’, Chaitanya emerged not only as a talented co-star but also as a culinary companion. Beyond scenes and scripts, he took it upon himself to pamper Prachi with an array of delightful dishes from his cloud-kitchen.

Switching gears to ‘Silence 2’, Prachi found herself under the nurturing wing of Manoj.

Renowned for his generosity, Manoj took the art of co-star care to another level. Not only...

The first week of December has an array of exciting new titles on Ott ranging from noir crime drama to supernatural suspense thriller to adventure film and biographical sports drama. Here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention for this week.

Shehar Lakhot

The noir crime drama features Priyanshu Painyuli, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Kubbra Sait, and Shruthy Menon in the lead roles. An action-packed and edge-filled drama, the series blends in a lot of dark and bloody elements with a twisted sense of comedy, presenting some very grisly scenarios in a morbidly comical fashion, showcasing its tilt towards the black-comedy style.

Directed and co-written by Navdeep Singh, the eight-episode series also features Manu Rishi Chadha, Kashyap Shangari, Manjiri Pupala, Shruti Jolly, Gyan Prakash, and Abhilash Thapliyal. It is streaming on Prime Video from November 30.

Dhootha

Naga Chaitanya Akkineni will mark his debut...

The first week of December has an array of exciting new titles on Ott ranging from noir crime drama to supernatural suspense thriller to adventure film and biographical sports drama. Here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention for this week.

Shehar Lakhot

The noir crime drama features Priyanshu Painyuli, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Kubbra Sait, and Shruthy Menon in the lead roles. An action-packed and edge-filled drama, the series blends in a lot of dark and bloody elements with a twisted sense of comedy, presenting some very grisly scenarios in a morbidly comical fashion, showcasing its tilt towards the black-comedy style.

Directed and co-written by Navdeep Singh, the eight-episode series also features Manu Rishi Chadha, Kashyap Shangari, Manjiri Pupala, Shruti Jolly, Gyan Prakash, and Abhilash Thapliyal. It is streaming on Prime Video from November 30.

Dhootha

Naga Chaitanya Akkineni will mark his debut...

Actor Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, who will be soon seen in the streaming series ‘Dhootha’, attended the ongoing edition of the 54th International Film Festival of India (Iffi) in Goa. At the festival, the actor shared that he couldn’t have asked for a better streaming debut than ‘Dhootha’

The premiere was attended by the lead cast of the series, Naga Chaitanya Akkineni and Parvathy Thiruvothu and series director Vikram K. Kumar. The premiere was also graced by Prithul Kumar, Director – Iffi, MD, Nfdc Ltd, Joint Secretary (Films), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, and Delilah M. Lobo, Vice Chairman of Entertainment Society of Goa.

Talking about his streaming debut, Naga Chaitanya Akkineni said: “I couldn’t have asked for a better series to make my streaming debut. As an actor I consume a lot of content on Ott, and always wanted to explore the space. The collaborative aspect...

Actor Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, who will be soon seen in the streaming series ‘Dhootha’, attended the ongoing edition of the 54th International Film Festival of India (Iffi) in Goa. At the festival, the actor shared that he couldn’t have asked for a better streaming debut than ‘Dhootha’

The premiere was attended by the lead cast of the series, Naga Chaitanya Akkineni and Parvathy Thiruvothu and series director Vikram K. Kumar. The premiere was also graced by Prithul Kumar, Director – Iffi, MD, Nfdc Ltd, Joint Secretary (Films), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, and Delilah M. Lobo, Vice Chairman of Entertainment Society of Goa.

Talking about his streaming debut, Naga Chaitanya Akkineni said: “I couldn’t have asked for a better series to make my streaming debut. As an actor I consume a lot of content on Ott, and always wanted to explore the space. The collaborative aspect...

Actor Naga Chaitanya Akkineni will mark his debut on Ott with the supernatural suspense thriller series ‘Dhootha’ which is all set to premiere on December 1. Naga Chaitanya, playing the role of Sagar, an ambitious and successful journalist who finds himself engulfed by supernatural events that are at the nexus of many mysterious and gruesome deaths, and are now shadowing over his family.

The eight-episode series also features Parvathy Thiruvothu, Priya Bhavani Shankar, and Prachi Desai playing pivotal roles. The thriller drama will premiere exclusively on Prime Video.

Sharrath Marar, producer, NorthStar Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., said: “Dhootha is one of the most ambitious Telugu series, that is a result of countless hours of preparation, immense dedication, and tireless efforts. From the very beginning, we knew we’d have to go above and beyond to realise the full potential of a concept and story as deep, detailed, and elaborate as Vikram envisioned.

Actor Naga Chaitanya Akkineni will mark his debut on Ott with the supernatural suspense thriller series ‘Dhootha’ which is all set to premiere on December 1. Naga Chaitanya, playing the role of Sagar, an ambitious and successful journalist who finds himself engulfed by supernatural events that are at the nexus of many mysterious and gruesome deaths, and are now shadowing over his family.

The eight-episode series also features Parvathy Thiruvothu, Priya Bhavani Shankar, and Prachi Desai playing pivotal roles. The thriller drama will premiere exclusively on Prime Video.

Sharrath Marar, producer, NorthStar Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., said: “Dhootha is one of the most ambitious Telugu series, that is a result of countless hours of preparation, immense dedication, and tireless efforts. From the very beginning, we knew we’d have to go above and beyond to realise the full potential of a concept and story as deep, detailed, and elaborate as Vikram envisioned.

Horror is a genre that has fascinated and terrified audiences for centuries. From folklore and legends to novels and films, horror stories have explored the dark and mysterious aspects of human nature and the supernatural. India, with its rich and diverse cultural heritage, has produced many horror stories that reflect its history, mythology, religion and society. Some of these stories have been adapted into films that have scared and entertained generations of viewers.

In this article, we will look at the top 10 Indian horror movies of all time, based on their popularity, critical acclaim and originality. These films span different languages, regions and styles, but they all share a common element: they are horrifying. Whether they deal with ghosts, demons, curses or psychopaths, these films will keep you on the edge of your seat and make you question your reality.

Let’s start with the 10th spot and work our...

‘Downton Abbey’ (Photo: Universal Pictures).

It is a rare feat to translate a six season network TV hit into box office bankability but Downton Abbey loyalists have swarmed to the occasion, with the Universal Pictures film adaptation steam-training to the top of the box office, attracting $3.2 million in its opening last weekend across 502 screens.

Sony’s The Angry Birds Movie 2 also bowed over the weekend, clinching third spot and $1.5 million in revenue, with the Andy Muschietti directed It Chapter Two nestled in at number two.

Warner Bros’ It sequel has helped to resuscitate Australian Bo fortunes, having already amassed $11 million in just two weeks. The horror brought in $3.2 million over the weekend, boasting the highest screen average for any film at $8,684.

Overall, the top 20 titles rung up $10.7 million over the weekend, down 2 per cent on last week, according to the Motion Pictures Association of Australia (Mpdaa).

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TollywoodNani is brilliant as usual and the film is a fun ride all through despite some loopholes.Krishna SripadaFor a long time ‘masala’ ruled Telugu movies, while other industries evolved and created their own niche. Although a little slow on the bandwagon, Telugu movies are finally picking the tone that appeases and entertains the millennial and urban watchers - ‘Wack’. Nani’s Gang Leader takes up an outrageous premise and turns it into a comedy heist thriller – is there such a thing? Lakshmi (and isn’t she killing it of late?) plays an elderly woman out for revenge. Her grandson was one of the five perpetrators murdered in a bank robbery. The sixth member of the 6-member gang did away with the entire loot; and so, she collects the other four women – only survivors of the deceased. Together, they bring in Pencil Parthasarathy (Nani), who has authored, nay plagiarised, 28 revenge thrillers from Hollywood movies.

TollywoodThe actor is currently shooting for his upcoming flick 'Gang Leader'.Digital NativeNani is busy shooting for his upcoming Telugu movie Gang Leader and this film’s release is slated for August 30. Meanwhile, there are reports that the star will be starring in a film to be made under Ks Rama Rao’s banner Creative Commercials. The producer and actor are currently in the process of roping in a director with an excellent script for the project but they haven’t signed up anyone yet. Sources in the know say that they have a few directors in mind and will be announcing the name soon. The shooting of Nani’s upcoming film Gang Leader had to be stalled as he was injured and was advised complete rest for a week. The team is planning to resume the shooting in Delhi soon. It may be noted here that ever since it...

TollywoodThe director has dispelled rumours on Nani co-authoring the script for his next Telugu movie.Digital NativeRumours were rife that Nani will be turning a writer with director Vikram Kumar’s next. The actor has been roped in to play the lead role in the Vikram Kumar directorial and rumours also surfaced that he will be penning the screenplay along with the director. However, it has now been clarified by the director himself that Nani is not the co-writer of the film. Vikram Kumar has reportedly told that he is penning the script and that it will be completed in January. The director also added that the shooting will begin in February. With the script work still going on, Vikram Kumar is yet to finalise on the star cast for this project. It will be done once the script is done, we hear. A buzz doing rounds is that Siddharth...

TollywoodNidhi Agarwal has been paired opposite Akhil in the movie.Digital NativeAkhil Akkineni is gearing up for the release of his third film. After many speculations over the release date of Mr Majnu, it has been confirmed that the film will hit the marquee on January 25. Well, that seems to be a good move by the filmmakers as they will be cashing in on the Republic Day weekend. Confirming about the film’s release, Mr Majnu’s producer Bvsn Prasad had said as quoted by the Indian Express, “Except for one song, the entire shooting has been wrapped up and the songs will be revealed one by one very soon. As a Republic Day gift, Mr Majnu will hit the screens worldwide on January 25.” The film’s hero Akhil Akkineni wrote on Twitter, “You asked for a January release and I couldn’t say no. My first January release, can...

TollywoodThis grand success has of 'Aravindha Sametha' has paved way for Allu Arjun and Srinivas to team up again. Digital NativeAllu Arjun’s fans have been waiting for an announcement regarding his next project but there is no concrete news about it till now. The star’s last film release was Naa Peru Surya which did not fare too well at the box office. Following this, he has been looking out for a good script to shift his focus. Allu Arjun was in talks with director Vikram Kumar but the film failed to take off on time with the script not being satisfactory. The director is reportedly working on tweaking it to suit the star’s expectations. According to the latest buzz, the star may team up with director Trivikram Srinivas and an announcement may be made soon. The director’s Aravindha Sametha, starring Jr Ntr, hit the marquee recently...

TollywoodThe technical crew of the film includes S Thaman for music, George C Williams for cinematography and Navin Nooli for editing.Digital NativeA few weeks ago, Akhil Akkineni had confirmed that he is onboard director Venky Atluri’s upcoming film titled Mr Majnu. The first look and title of this flick has now been revealed along with a short teaser which is going viral online. The teaser also has an interesting song that goes “Devadasu Manavado, Manmadhudiki Varasudo…”, the lyrics being derived from hit movies that featured his grandfather A Nageswara Rao and father Nagarjuna. While the first look, title and teaser have captured the attention of film buffs, we hear that the shooting is progressing at a fast pace. The film is bankrolled by Bvsn Prasad under his banner Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra. Nidhi Agarwal has been signed to play Akhil’s love interest in the film. The technical...

TollywoodThe actor has been approached to play cricketer K Srikanth in a movie based on the Indian cricket team’s world cup victory in 1983.Digital NativeTollywood star Allu Arjun is desperately in need of a big hit with his recent films turning out to be box office duds. In fact, ever since his latest release Naa Peru Surya Naa Illu India was declared a flop, there have been various speculations about his next. However, the star has not committed to any project till date. Now, the buzz is that he is all set to make his debut in Bollywood with a sports film. Sources in the know say that Allu Arjun has been approached to play cricketer K Srikanth in an upcoming film which will be based on the Indian cricket team’s world cup victory in 1983. The film will be directed by Kabir Khan and Ranveer Singh has been...

TollywoodThe official announcement of the project will be made soon.Digital NativeAllu Arjun’s last release Naa Peru Surya Naa Illu India released in May this year and it turned out to be a box office dud. The star, wanting to score a big hit with his next, has been looking out for interesting scripts. The buzz that is doing rounds is Allu Arjun and director Vikram Kumar have been in talks over a project for a long time and looks like it will soon materialise. Apparently, the director has fine-tuned the script and the star is happy with it. In all probability, the project may be officially announced soon. Sources in the know say that Allu Arjun will be joining the sets of the film in a couple of months and the director will soon set the ball in motion to begin the prep work for it. The film...

TollywoodThe actor is under pressure to deliver a massive hit after his last two releases were box office duds.Digital NativeAllu Arjun is under pressure to deliver a blockbuster hit with two of his previous film releases, Duvvada Jagannadham and Naa Peru Surya turning out to be box office duds. In fact, Naa Peru Surya, which was directed by Vakkantham Vamsi, a well-known writer making his directorial debut, hit the marquee on May 4. The film received a lukewarm response among the audience. The actor is under compulsion to deliver a big hit and still there is no news about the star’s next. While fans are waiting eagerly for information about their idol’s next movie, we hear that it may be bankrolled by ace producer Dil Raju under his banner Sri Venkateswara Creations. Allu Arjun’s initial plan was to team up with director Vikram Kumar of Manam fame...

InterviewBased in Ooty, Deepak has worked with several directors like Mani Ratnam, Shankar, and Bala.Nandhu SundaramThe film 12B (2001), directed by the late Jeeva, has two endings, and one gets the sense that the career of Deepak Bhojraj, the man who edited the trendsetting trailer of the film, could have gone either way: He could have easily been a farmer, but is a designer of posters and trailers. He has now taken up the job of the creative head for actor Karthi’s next. His office is centrally located in Ooty, just half a kilometre from the town square, Charing Cross. It is drizzling and I am late. An employee from Rising Apple, Bhojraj’s four-man company, ushers me in. I find the man in the drawing room, next to a dark brown, worn-out sofa set. We go inside and get on it. “We are doing some posters. One is...

TollywoodFarah Karimaee earlier acted along with N Balakrishna in 'Gautami Putra Satkarni'Digital NativeDutch model and actor Farah Karimaee, who was seen in the N Balakrishna starrer Gautami Putra Satkarni, has bagged an offer to star in Akhil Akkineni’s upcoming film. Reports are that the makers of this yet to be titled film are in talks with the actor for an item number with Akhil and will soon join the sets in London. Directed by Venky Atluri, the film will be produced by Bvsn Prasad under his banner Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra. Nidhi Agarwal has been signed up to play Akhil’s love interest in the film. The technical crew of this Akhil Akkineni starrer include S Thaman for music, George C Williams for cinematography and Navin Nooli for editing. Director Venky Atluri made his directorial debut with Tholi Prema earlier this year. This Varun Tej starrer had Rashi Khanna playing the female lead. A rom com, the film was bankrolled by B. V. S. N. Prasad under his banner Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra. Following the massive success of Tholi Prema, the same production house came forward to bankroll the director’s next. It may be mentioned here that there was a buzz in the tinsel town that Ram Gopal Varma will be wielding the megaphone for Akhil’s next but the actor has denied it. He told Ians , “I’m not sure who is confirming any such news (of Akhil doing Varma’s film) or why. I’m off to London to shoot my next film. That’s the only thing on my mind right now.” A major portion of Venky Atluri – Akhil Akkineni film will be shot in London. Akhil made his debut as hero with Akhil in 2015 and his next film as the main lead was with the Vikram Kumar directorial Hello. Incidentally, both these films received lukewarm response at the box office. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

TollywoodDirector Vikram Kumar and Ar Rahman share a good rapport as they have worked together earlier in 24Digital NativeTollywood star Allu Arjun’s last release Naa Peru Surya Nall Illu India opened to mixed reviews a couple of months. The star who was in no hurry to sign his next, is reported to have inked the deal to work with Vikram Kumar of Manam fame. The filmmaker is currently busy with the prep work to get this project on to the floors and is assembling his cast and crew. The industry grapevine is that Vikram Kumar is in talks with the Oscar winning music composer Ar Rahman to compose music for this Allu Arjun starrer. Incidentally, Vikram Kumar and Ar Rahman share a good rapport as they have worked together earlier in 24. However, it is not certain if the Oscar winner has given his assent. Further, we hear that Vikram Kumar is in the process of roping in some Hollywood technicians to work in this project. Popular producer Dd Danayya will be producing this venture under his banner Dvv Entertainments. Earlier, he had produced Allu Arjun’s films such as Desamuduru, Varudu and Julayi. On the film, sources say that there is a possibility of it having Allu Arjun in dual roles. However, there is no confirmation on this yet. Touted to be a complete action thriller, this yet to be titled film will have loads of action sequences, we hear. This is the first time Vikram Kumar and Allu Arjun are collaborating for a film; therefore, the expectations are very high. Director Vikram Kumar made his debut with the English film Silent Scream that went on to win the National Film Award for Best Educational / Motivational / Instructional film. He then directed movies in Tamil as well as Telugu and some of his notable projects include 13b / Yaavarum Nalam and Manam. His last film release was the Akhil Akkineni starrer Hello which did not do well commercially despite getting positive reviews. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

TollywoodAllu Arjun has allotted his dates for the Vikram Kumar directorial which is underwayDigital NativeTollywood star Allu Arjun had collaborated with director Trivikram Srinivas twice earlier and looks like it would be possible for the third time as well. The first time they teamed up was for Julai in 2012 and then for S/o Sathyamurthy in 2015. Both the films did well at the box office attracting the family audience and now with reports that they are in talks for a new project, it has upped the expectation levels. According to sources, their upcoming film may commence after both of them complete their current films. While Trivikram Srinivas is busy with the Jr Ntr starrer Aravindha Samedha which went on to the floors some months ago, Allu Arjun has allotted his dates for the Vikram Kumar directorial which is underway that is jointly bankrolled by Nallamapalu Bujji and Naga Ashok Kumar, the executive producer of Sarrainodu. Meanwhile, there are reports that Trivikram Srinivas is keen on doing a medium budget film and is in talks with Nani. The discussions for this film are also on. Nani, on the other hand, is busy with the multi starrer in which he is sharing the screen space with Nagarjuna. On which of these two films would start first, we hear that it will be Nani – Trivikram’s film that will go on to the floors later this year as the initial round of discussions have already been completed. It may be mentioned here that Allu Arjun’s last release Naa Peru Surya received a lukewarm response among the audiences and he is under a strong compulsion to deliver a big hit. Also, Trivikram’s previous release, Agnyathavasi, featuring Pavan Kalyan in the lead did not do too well forcing the director to come out with a super duper hit with his upcoming film. With a slew of films under discussions with top stars, fans are waiting to hear mor...

KollywoodThe duo had a fall out when Suriya penned an open letter over creative differences between the two.Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector Gautham Menon and actor Suriya were formidable combo in the film industry having worked together in Kaakha Kaakha and Vaaranam Aayiram, both of which were hits. However, they had a fall out after Suriya decided to walk out of Gautham Menon’s directorial Dhruva Natchathiram. They had some creative differences over this project and Suriya decided to pen an open letter about why he decided to quit. This broke the friendship bond between the two and they never worked together again. However, later, in an interview, Suriya regretted about the open letter incident which paved way for both of them patching up. In a recent interview, Gautham Menon has said he would certainly work with Suriya in the near future. This is certainly big news for both their fans. Currently, Gautham Menon is associated with two directorial – Enai Noki Paayum Thotta and Dhruva Natchathiram. While Dhanush plays the lead role in the former, it is Vikram in the latter. In Enai Nokki Paayum Thotta, Dhanush plays the lead role with Megha Akash as his lead pair. The film also has the Baahubali star Rana Daggubati doing a cameo. In Dhurva Natchathiram, Vikram is the hero with the star cast including Aishwarya Rajesh, Ritu Varma, R Parthiepan, Vinayakan, Simran, Suresh Chandra Menon, Raadhika, Vamsi Krishna, Salim Baig, Sathish Krishnan, Munna Simon, Maya S Krishnan, Dhivyadharshini, Preethi Nedumaran and Shravanthi Sainath. Harris Jayaraj is composing music for this flick with Manoj Paramahamsa wielding the camera and Praveen Antony editing it. It may be mentioned here that Gautham Menon and music composer Harris Jayaraj did have a fall out during the making of Vaaranam Aayriam but they later patched up and have been working together since then. Suriya is currently busy with the Selvaraghavan directorial Ngk and has also inked deals to work with directors Hari and Vikram Kumar of 24 fame in the near future. Produced by Sr Prakashbabu and Sr Prabhu under the banner Dream Warrior Pictures, it is being made on a huge budget. The film has Suriya playing the lead role with Rakul Preet Singh and Sai Pallavi as his leading ladies. Tollywood actor Jagapati Babu has been roped in to play the baddie in this flick. (Content provided by Digital Native) Also Read: Secunderabad residents say several Cantt roads still not opened, write to Defence Min...

TollywoodAkhil's career is yet to take off and sources say he was impressed with 'Tholi Prema' enough to give his nod.Digital NativeDigital NativeReports about Akhil Akkineni’s next have surfaced after a lot of speculations about his film career. The youngster’s debut in the film industry was with Sisindri, a film that was centered around him when he was an infant. Later, he made his debut as hero with the Vv Vinayak directorial Akhil. Unfortunately, his debut film turned out to be a box-office dud, prompting him to choose his second film cautiously. Eventually, he went on to star in Hello, which released last year. Directed by Vikram Kumar, the film did not too well at the box-office. This gave rise to speculations about Akhil’s career plans in the future. But it is now clear that he will be back to face the arc lights again. According to the buzz, he has inked a deal to star in a film that will be directed by Venky Atluri of Tholi Prema fame. Impressed over the way the director had handled Tholi Prema, which hit the silver screens last month, Akhil agreed to star in his upcoming project. The film will be bankrolled by Bvsn Prasad, who had produced Tholi Prema under his banner Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra. More details about this film such as the heroine, the genre and the rest of the cast and crew will be announced soon, we hear from sources. Sources in the know say that Akhil Akkineni was in talks with quite a few filmmakers in Tollywood for his third film and eventually decided that Venky Atluri’s script would the right choice. The director’s first film, Tholi Prema, starring Varun Tej and Raashi Khanna made it to the silver screens on February 10 and went on to win positive reviews and success at the box-office. (Content provided by Digital Native)...