Director Meralapaka Gandhi says there were several instances on the sets of forthcoming Telugu entertainer "Express Raja" where actor Sharwanand totally caught him off guard with his performance."I knew he was a talented actor. But I had no idea he's someone who can improvise…

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…

Actress Surbhi says she thoroughly enjoyed her brief stint with action in forthcoming Telugu romantic-comedy "Express Raja", which features Sharwanand in the lead."Though I was never informed initially that I would be required to do some action sequence, my excitement knew no bounds when…

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…

Hebah Patel has been finalised as the second leading lady in actor Nikhil Siddhartha's yet-untitled Telugu film, which will be directed by Vi. Anand."Hebah has been confirmed. (Actress) Avika Gor was signed a few weeks ago. We're now on the lookout for the third…

Television anchor-turned-filmmaker Ohmkar says his next project will either be the sequel to last year's Telugu low-budget blockbuster "Raju Garu Gadhi" or a family drama with a commercial touch."I'm ready with the script of 'Raju Gari Gadhi' sequel. People in the trade who pocketed…

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…

Actresses Sushma Raj and Richa Panai have been paired with actor Sunil in upcoming romantic-drama "Eedu Gold Ehe", which has already gone on the floors."Both of them were confirmed last week. While Sushma will join the sets this week, Richa will join later this…

Actor Pawan Kalyan's much delayed Telugu actioner "Sardaar Gabbar Singh", which is nearing completion, will hit the screens on April 8."The final month-long schedule kicks off in Hyderabad next week. As soon as it's done, the project will get into post-production. The makers are…

Actor Gautham Kurup, who shared screen space with Nandamuri Balakrishna in forthcoming Telugu actioner "Dictator", says the latter ensured that he was absolutely comfortable on the sets."It was wonderful working with him. He insisted that I call him Bala, and not refer to him…