The first edition of IIFA Utsavam, which was postponed due to the Chennai deluge last year, will now be held here on January 24-25. The proceeds from the ticket sales and donations from the event will be used for providing relief to the deluge victims.…

The makers of superstar Mahesh Babu-starrer Telugu family drama "Brahmotsavam" will film a crucial scene in the city's popular Ambattur industrial estate early next week, a source said."The makers were on the lookout for a location with a factory as the backdrop. They wanted…

Actor Rana Daggubati began shooting for Hindi-Telugu bilingual "Ghazi", India's first submarine-based war film, on Thursday here."Pushing my experimental envelope towards mainstream cinema yet again!! #GHAZI (Hindi-Telugu bi-lingual) begins filming today (sic)," Rana posted on his Twitter page on Thursday.The film is based…

Telugu actor Sudheer Babu, who is making his Bollywood debut as the antagonist in Sajid Nadiadwala-produced "Baaghi", says it wasn't easy to compete with co-actor Tiger Shroff on so many levels."It was really important that I matched Tiger on all parameters and it wasn't…

Actress Amala Akkineni, who has played a few cameo roles in the last few years, says she's only open to do such roles but has no plans of getting into full-fledged acting as she already has too much on her plate.The 47-year old currently…

Film industry has got not just heroes but smart businessmen also. Many heroes are now investing in their interests besides their prime focus cinema. Hero Surya also joined in the list and the actor turned investor for Online Movie Streaming PortalHeroTalkies, a start-up firm…

Popular Telugu actors Rana Daggubati, Nani and Allari Naresh have joined hands to help the people of Tamil Nadu now reeling under the worst floods in a century to hit the state.While most stars have already contributed through donations, Rana and his team are…

Amala Akkineni, who reigned over the southern film industry as a leading lady in the 1990s, says a consistent channel for "cultural exchange" is very important to surge ahead in the world of cinema."Cultural exchange is very important. I would quote like to Kamal…

Actors Adivi Sesh and Adah Sharma have teamed up for the upcoming Telugu film "Kshanam", which is directed by debutant Ravikanth Perepu and produced by PVP Cinema."With the perfect blend of suspense and romance, it's a film with different concept," Adivi told.The project,…

Kamal Haasan, who is in Hyderabad to promote his forthcoming release Cheekati Rajyam, went on to make few bold statements. Talking about the ongoing ruckus of returning national awards by artists, Kamal Haasan stated that he is against the idea. "I will not return any…