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The film is a remake of a 2016 Spanish mystery thriller.

Chinese streamer iQiyi is to commence sales on a Chinese remake of mystery thriller The Invisible Guest and crime action film Suspect, starring Nick Cheung, at the Cannes market next week.

The Invisible Guest is directed by Chen Zhuo and stars Greg Hsu from recent time-travel romance hit Someday Or One Day alongside Janine Chang (The Soul) and Yin Zheng (Post Truth). It follows a woman who must work with a police officer to clear her name after her lover is found dead in a locked room.

The Spanish original,...

If sources in the industry are to be believed, a massive set worth around Rs 7 crore is being constructed for the shooting of director Vamsee’s upcoming film, ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’, featuring Ravi Teja in the lead. Sources say production designer Avinash Kolla, who has previously worked on several superhit films like ‘Mahanati’, ‘Jersey’, ‘Evaru’ […]...

TollywoodThe actor who is recovering from the novel coronavirus urged everyone to wear masks and follow Covid-19 protocol.Tnm StaffActor Jr Ntr who is recovering from Covid-19 in Hyderabad has asked his fans to refrain from celebrating his birthday this year, in view of the pandemic. The actor’s birthday is on Thursday. He asked his fans to stay at home and follow the lockdown rules. The Tollywood star said on Twitter, “Every year, the affection shown by you on the occasion of my birthday is something I truly cherish. But in these challenging times, the biggest gift you can give me is to stay home and follow local lockdown rules.” He added, “Our country is at war with Covid-19. Our medical community and frontline workers are waging a selfless and tireless war. Many people have lost their loved ones and livelihoods. This is not a time for celebration. This...

Entertainment‘Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu’ is the Telugu version of the reality show ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeThe makers of the game show Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu announced on Saturday that its new season will be hosted by Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (Jr Ntr). The announcement was made on Friday through a promotional video, followed by a press conference held by the makers on Saturday. Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu is the Telugu version of popular Television reality show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. The latest season marks the fifth season of the television reality show. In the promo, Jr Ntr gives a walkthrough and explains the rules of the game show, and refers to himself as “Your Rama Rao” at the end. The actor is usually known as Jr Ntr or Tarak. Rama Rao is one of the ways in which his grandfather, former Chief Minister of Andhra...

TollywoodAdivi will be seen playing martyred soldier Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who laid down his life in the Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks.Digital NativeIn his next titled Major, Adivi Sesh will be seen playing martyred soldier Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who laid down his life in the Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks. Adivi’s first look from the film was released on Thursday on his birthday by Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu, who is producing the film. Mahesh Babu tweeted, “Happy to present the first look of #Major!! Wishing you a very happy birthday @AdiviSesh. I’m sure Major will go down as one of your best performances. Good luck and happiness always!” Major is directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka who also helmed Adivi’s Goodachari. The film, being shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu, is set to hit the screens in summer 2021. More than 50% of the film was completed when the shooting was hampered due to the coronavirus pandemic.

CinemaThe actor also visited the Thannirbhavi beach, where she did stand-up paddling and was part of the surf life-saving programme.Digital NativeDigital NativeRegina Cassandra spent time at an organic farm in Adyanadka, a village near Mangaluru, getting to know the nuances of farming. The actor, in an interview with the Times of India, revealed that she got to know about the farm through her friends in Bengaluru and decided to spend a few days there. Recalling the events that led her to try her hand at organic farming, she said, “In 2018, I had a major epiphany about life and what we are doing to our planet. Ever since I’ve been conscious about my ways and that’s probably what drew me to spending time amidst nature and trying my hand at agricultural activities.” During her stay at the farm, Regina harvested radish, gongura and ivy gourd. She also got...

TollywoodIf you are a fan of the thriller genre and are looking to catch up with Telugu films, here's a list to help you decide. With the range of content available on Ott platforms, many of us are confused and unsure about which films to watch. The varied choices on streaming platforms across genres force us to spend hours before we zero in on a movie to watch. But, if you are a fan of the thriller genre and are looking to catch up with Telugu films, here's a list to help you decide. Hit (Amazon Prime Video) Hit starring Vishwak Sen and Ruhani Sharma, is relatively a new film, which left the audience spellbound. In this captivating narrative, Vishwak Sen plays an unstable police officer who is forced to investigate a challenging murder case which puts the people close to him in jeopardy. It is among the rare films...

SandalwoodThe Telugu crime thriller starring Adivi Sesh in the lead had released last year.Digital NativeThe Telugu crime thriller Evaru starring Adivi Sesh in the lead which released last year was a big hit and now we hear that it is all set to be remade in Kannada. Reports say that the ball was set rolling for the remake even before the lockdown was announced and the filmmakers are now waiting for the lockdown to end so that the pre-production can begin. Evaru was directed by Venkat Ramji with dialogues by Abburi Ravi. The technical crew of this flick included Sricharan Pakala for music composition, Vamsi Patchipulusu for cranking the camera and Garry Bh for editing. Regina Cassandra played the female lead in this flick with Naveen Chandra and Murli Sharma in pivotal roles. Evaru was bankrolled by Pearl V Potluri, Param V Potluri and Kavin Anne under the banner Pvp Cinemas.

SandalwoodThe Telugu crime thriller starring Adivi Sesh in the lead had released last year.Digital NativeThe Telugu crime thriller Evaru starring Adivi Sesh in the lead which released last year was a big hit and now we hear that it is all set to be remade in Kannada. Reports say that the ball was set rolling for the remake even before the lockdown was announced and the filmmakers are now waiting for the lockdown to end so that the pre-production can begin. Evaru was directed by Venkat Ramji with dialogues by Abburi Ravi. The technical crew of this flick included Sricharan Pakala for music composition, Vamsi Patchipulusu for cranking the camera and Garry Bh for editing. Regina Cassandra played the female lead in this flick with Naveen Chandra and Murli Sharma in pivotal roles. Evaru was bankrolled by Pearl V Potluri, Param V Potluri and Kavin Anne under the banner Pvp Cinemas.

TollywoodThe film is bankrolled by actor Mahesh Babu who is donning the hat of a producer for the first time. Tnm StaffThe shooting of actor Adivi Sesh's upcoming bilingual Major has begun with the filmmakers aiming to release it later this year. The film was announced last year but there were no reports about its progress. Finally, the news is here that the shooting has commenced. Adivi Sesh will be seen playing the martyred soldier, Sundeep Unnikrishnan, who laid down his life in the Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks. Mahesh Babu is making his debut as a producer with this project and is bankrolling it under his banner Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu Entertainment (Gmb) in association with Sony Pictures Productions. Sashi Kiran Tikka has been roped in as the director. On getting to play the role, Adivi Sesh had stated in an interview to Deccan Chronicle, “I have to look extremely fit and slim.

TollywoodThe film is bankrolled by actor Mahesh Babu who is donning the hat of a producer for the first time. Tnm StaffThe shooting of actor Adivi Sesh's upcoming bilingual Major has begun with the filmmakers aiming to release it later this year. The film was announced last year but there were no reports about its progress. Finally, the news is here that the shooting has commenced. Adivi Sesh will be seen playing the martyred soldier, Sundeep Unnikrishnan, who laid down his life in the Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks. Mahesh Babu is making his debut as a producer with this project and is bankrolling it under his banner Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu Entertainment (Gmb) in association with Sony Pictures Productions. Sashi Kiran Tikka has been roped in as the director. On getting to play the role, Adivi Sesh had stated in an interview to Deccan Chronicle, “I have to look extremely fit and slim.

TollywoodThese movies stood out for stirring performances, the depth of the screenplay, the balance of the characters, social message, and for the rationality of the tale itself.Krishna SripadaIt has been a wonderful year for Telugu cinema. Thrillers, wacky comedies, multi-layered dramas, biopics and the minimalisation of hyperbole – the year had everything. Such was the quality of movies this year that high-profile biopics like Ntr Mahanayakudu, and thrillers like 118 didn’t make the cut. Nevertheless, here is a mix of movies that stood out for multifarious reasons – some for stirring performances, some for the depth and vision of the screenplay, some for the balance of the characters, some for the social message, and some for the rationality of the tale itself. And of course, for being entertaining. Oh! Baby In one of the rare instances where our filmmakers got magical realism right, Oh! Baby preaches without barely making an effort to do so,...

The Body

Starring Rishi Kapoor, Emraan Hashmi, Sobhita Dhulipala

Directed by Jeethu Joseph

In what could be considered a significant step up in her career, Sobhita Dhulipala (so watchable in the webseries Made In Heaven) gets to play the title role. Yippee!

Yes, she is the eponymous Body, and well qualified to play the role. And among all the heroines that Emraan Hashmi has kissed on screen, this one has the most eligible lips.

She plays a very spoilt heiress, the kind who thinks she has a great sense of humour and no one corrects her because of her wealth. So at her wedding mandap she turns to her husband-in-waiting Emraan Hashmi and says with a poker face that she doesn’t want to marry him as she knows he wants to marry her for her wealth.

While Hashmi (the only actor in this film who takes his role seriously...

KollywoodThe film also has Shraddha Srinath playing the role of an army officer. Digital NativeActor Regina Cassandra, who is basking in the success of Telugu thriller Evaru, is said to have been signed for a crucial role in Vishal’s Irumbu Thirai 2, which also stars Shraddha Srinath as an army officer. While the makers are yet to make an official announcement, reliable sources have confirmed that she has already given her nod for the project. Vishal is bankrolling the sequel which is expected to go on the floors later this year. The rest of the cast and crew are yet to be finalised. Irumbu Thirai, which released last year, was a cyber-thriller that featured Vishal and Arjun in the lead roles. The sequel is being directed by Anand, an erstwhile assistant of director Ezhil. Vishal will also soon work on the sequel to Thupparivaalan with filmmaker Mysskin. Both of them...

TollywoodThe remake of Hindi film 'Badla', 'Evaru' is a well-made thriller with great performances from the cast.Krishna SripadaRemember Keyser Soze and the Usual Suspects narrative? Stories within a story? Just when you think one mystery is resolved, another one opens up. Venkat Ramji takes Abburi Ravi’s script, based on the Hindi film Badla, and turns it into one of the finest crime thrillers to have come out in recent times. The narration style itself is non-linear, with details revealed in bits, in circles, in patches as a conversation takes place between a hassled Sameera (Regina) and a street-smart but corrupt cop, Vikram (Adivi Sesh). Nevertheless, his varying intentions keep you on the edge. Between them is an open and shut murder case, with another high-ranking cop Ashok (Naveen Chandra) found dead. The movie is fascinating for several reasons. Firstly, murder mysteries are always fun to watch,...

TollywoodThe film which also has Regina Cassandra playing a pivotal role is hitting screens on August 15.Digital NativeThe trailer of upcoming film Evaru is garnering the attention of film buffs in a big way. Releasing the trailer, actor Nani wrote on his social media page, “Wishing team #Evaru a huge success this August 15th. This looks gripping and I am looking forward to watch the film. @AdiviSesh @reginacassandra.” Wishing team #Evaru a huge success this August 15th . This looks gripping and I am looking forward to watch the film @AdiviSesh @reginacassandra Here’s the #EvaruTrailer...https://t.co/cdqYRTGlKe#EvaruOnAug15th@ramjivv @Naveenc212 @PVPCinema — Nani (@NameisNani) August 5, 2019 Several other film personalities are also praising Evaru and sharing the trailer widely. This has given the film wide publicity and raised the expectation levels. On the trailer launch, its hero Adivi Sesh wrote, “Here Is The #Evaru Trailer! Coming for you this #IndependenceDay.