Telugu Cinema News
The latest Telugu film industry headlines, updates and announcements.
Namrata ready to act
Former actress Namrata Shirodkar, wife of Mahesh Babu, has expressed her willingness to return to acting, but only for projects promoting education for underprivileged children.
Apr 13, 2006
Charmi's chance
Actress Charmi, who had a quiet period after 2006, is set to make a comeback as the sole female lead opposite Sumanth in an upcoming film directed by Kanmani.
Apr 13, 2006
Genelia's chance
Genelia D'Souza, despite her talent and fresh appeal, has faced recent box office struggles. Her upcoming film Dhee, co-starring Vishnu and directed by Sreenu Vytla, offers a crucial opportunity to re-establish her career.
Apr 12, 2006
Kannada matinee idol Rajkumar passes way
Kannada cinema icon Rajkumar, known for his versatile acting across mythological, historical, and social films, and a national award-winning playback singer, passed away in Bangalore. His career spanned decades, earning him immense popularity and respect as a cultural figure and advocate for the Kannada language.
Apr 12, 2006
Cool love for hot summer
This week brings new film releases, including the highly anticipated romantic comedy 'Premante Inthe' starring Navadeep and Poonam, set to release on April 14.
Apr 12, 2006
Making hay elsewhere
Former Telugu cinema heartthrobs Tarun and Uday Kiran, facing career slumps, are now seeking opportunities in the Tamil film industry, including a TV appearance on Tamil New Year's Day.
Apr 12, 2006
Veerabhadra in April itself
Balakrishna's upcoming film "Veerabhadra" is set to release on April 29, despite earlier speculation of a delay. The movie, directed by A.S. Ravi Kumar Chowdary, features Sada and Tanushree Dutta.
Apr 11, 2006
Is Bangaram delayed?
Pawan Kalyan's highly anticipated film "Bangaram," also starring Meera Chopra, Reema Sen, and Trisha, faces another delay, now expected to release in mid-May instead of late April.
Apr 11, 2006
"Lavakusa" An animation film
Tollywood is set to release its first animation film, "Lavakusa," based on the Ramayana. The 2D animation feature, with a budget of $50 lakh, will debut in Telugu and Hindi.
Apr 11, 2006
"Nandanavanam - 120 KM" - Press Release
The dubbing for Blue Sky Films' 'Nandanavanam 120 KM,' starring Ajay Varma and Manasa, has concluded. Director Neelakanta describes it as an emotional thriller set for a May release.
Apr 11, 2006
Kittu is ready
Kittu, the first straight Telugu animation film, is set to release on April 22. This children's summer bonanza follows the mischievous adventures of a monkey.
Apr 11, 2006
Kodanda Rami Reddy's son as hero
Director Kodanda Rami Reddy is launching his son, Vishal, as a hero in a new love story film under Vijetha Arts. The project, also produced by Reddy, had its muhurat with Chiranjeevi, T. Subbirami Reddy, and Dasari Narayana Rao gracing the event.
Apr 11, 2006
Pournami on Apr 20
Prabhas, Trisha, and Charmi's highly anticipated film "Pournami" is set to release on April 20, produced by MS Raju under Sumanth Art Productions.
Apr 10, 2006
Barren weekend
This weekend offers a lull in new Telugu film releases, providing a breather before a busy summer slate. "Sri Ramadasu" is a confirmed hit, while another film titled "Ram" is gaining momentum.
Apr 10, 2006
Srikanth is Mrs. Srikanth
Puri Jagannath's next film, 'Mrs. Srikanth', will star Srikanth as the hero and is set to begin production in May under Vaishno Academy.
Apr 10, 2006
Meera proves many wrong
Meera Jasmine, a National Award-winning actress, has carved a successful career in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema by prioritizing performance over glamour. She is now reportedly starring opposite Balakrishna in P. Vasu's next film.
Apr 10, 2006
One Poonam too many
With two other actresses named Poonam already active, newcomer Poonam Kaur, starring in 'Oka V Chitram' and 'Mayajalam,' has opted for a screen name change to Deepa to avoid confusion.
Apr 10, 2006
Ileana reveals the open secret
Ileana D'Cruz openly discussed the natural attraction between co-stars on film sets, emphasizing its role in creating on-screen chemistry.
Apr 8, 2006