\"Mayasabha Is Not a Product but a Wealth You\'re Going to Consume\" &ndash; Director Deva Katta Declares at the Grand Trailer Launch; Premiering on Sony LIV from August 7th\r\nIndia&rsquo;s leading streaming platform, Sony LIV, has taken the internet by storm with the launch of the gripping trailer of its much-awaited Telugu original series, &ldquo;Mayasabha: The Rise of the Titans.&rdquo; Created by visionary filmmaker Deva Katta, it features Aadi Pinishetty and Chaitanya Rao Madadi in lead roles. This intense political drama traces the transformation of two close friends into ideological rivals, heading opposing political parties.\r\nInspired by key political events from erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh (1974&ndash;2009), the series&rsquo; first season focuses on their journey from student life to emerging political leaders during the turbulent period between 1974 and 1983. The series is jointly directed by Deva Katta and Kiran Jay Kumar and is slated for a worldwide premiere on August 7.\r\nThe trailer launch event was held today in Hyderabad with Sai Durgha Tej gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. The cast, crew, and media attended the grand event.\r\nThe trailer opens with the first encounter of the protagonists, Krishna Kanth Naidu (Aadi Pinishetty) and MS Rami Reddy (Chaitanya Rao Madadi). Though initially driven by different ambitions, both are pulled into politics with the aim to serve people. However, their ideological divergence and circumstances turn them into fierce political rivals. The gripping trailer teases themes of brotherhood, betrayal, and political power play, setting the stage for an explosive saga. The trailer increases the expectations further and makes audiences eagerly wait for the series.\r\nSpeaking at the event, Sai Durgha Tej said, \"I share a very special bond with Deva garu. My journey with him began when he made Autonagar Surya. After watching the teaser of that film, I called him, introduced myself, and specifically praised his voiceover in it. Since then, I have frequently requested him to make a film with me. After many years, we finally collaborated in 2021. During my dark times in that same year, Deva garu stood by me like a ray of light. His support meant the world to me. I honestly can\'t put it into words. Coming to Mayasabha, I remember Deva garu once told me that he had a story with two lead characters, meant to be told in three parts. I even told him I would audition for it! He has been working on this idea for over 10 years. I wholeheartedly wish the entire cast, technicians, and everyone involved in Mayasabha all the very best. I truly hope the series brings great success to everyone who&rsquo;s been a part of it.&rdquo;\r\nMayasabha\'s creator, Deva Katta, stated, &ldquo;Mayasabha is a beautiful imagination and a cherished dream. It&rsquo;s about two friends who share a deep bond but are forced to become political rivals due to grander events beyond their control. I&rsquo;ve wanted to explore this idea since my childhood. In 2016, Sree Harsha came to me with a concept, a story about two friends set against the political landscape of united Andhra Pradesh, spanning the 1970s to the early 2000s. It reminded me of something in the tone of House of Cards, and I loved it immediately. I initially planned to make it as a film. However, during the pandemic, I started rewriting it as a web series with a seasonal structure. It took time for Mayasabha to find its destiny and I genuinely believe it couldn&rsquo;t have found a better home than this.\"\r\n\"Sony LIV is a platform that celebrates earthy, life-connected, and relevant storytelling. All their series are rooted in our lives and strike emotional chords. Danish sir and the entire Sony LIV team supported me immensely and promoted the series in the best way possible &mdash; it has been the highlight of my career. To get a quality product, you have to invest time. Despite that, we completed what is essentially three films&rsquo; worth of shoot in just 90 days, which is a huge achievement. When you watch Mayasabha, you&rsquo;ll feel like you&rsquo;re watching a great Telugu film. From now until August 7, Mayasabha is ours. But from August 7, Mayasabha becomes yours. It&rsquo;s up to you to decide what you take from it. Mayasabha is not a product, it is a form of wealth you&rsquo;re about to consume,&rdquo; he added.\r\nDanish Khan, Business Head, Sony LIV, said, \"Sony LIV began its journey just around the pandemic, and we&rsquo;ve since focused on taking authentic Indian stories global. Titles like Scam, Maharani, Freedom At Midnight, and Gullak reflect our storytelling vision. With Brinda, we started our Telugu journey. Mayasabha is among the finest content we&rsquo;ve backed&mdash;it doesn&rsquo;t follow any template except its own. It&rsquo;s a very Telugu story with global appeal. We are confident Mayasabha will be a breakout success.&rdquo;\r\nSaugata Mukherjee, Head of Content at Sony LIV, added, &ldquo;It took nearly 3-4 years to make Mayasabha. Good things take time. Deva has poured 150% into the show. It looked phenomenal both on paper and on screen, which is rare. Mayasabha marks Sony LIV&rsquo;s deep investment in authentic Telugu storytelling.&rdquo;\r\nLead actor Aadi Pinishetty stated, \"A political drama was always on my wishlist. When Deva sir narrated this story, I immediately said yes. A lot of research went into it. I believe audiences will binge-watch it on August 7.&rdquo;\r\nAnother lead actor, Chaitanya Rao Madadi, said, &ldquo;This is a big opportunity for me. I&rsquo;m grateful to Deva Katta sir. Working with legends like Divya garu, Nassar sir, and Sai Kumar sir was an honour. Aadi has always been like a brother and guide to me. I hope Mayasabha becomes a huge success.&rdquo;\r\nKiran Jay Kumar, who directed the series along with Deva Katta, said, &ldquo;Thanks to Deva garu and the producers for the opportunity. Mayasabha will be a sensation.&rdquo;\r\nProducer Vijay Krishna said, &ldquo;Deva Katta garu is more than a friend&mdash;he&rsquo;s family. This project is special to all of us.&rdquo;\r\nAnother Producer, Sree Harsha, added, &ldquo;What Deva anna and I dreamed 8 years ago is now a reality. Thanks to everyone who made this happen.&rdquo;\r\nSeasoned actress Divya Dutta, who is making her Telugu debut, shared her excitement by saying, &ldquo;This role will always be special. I&rsquo;m happy to make my Telugu debut with Mayasabha. I hope audiences love it.&rdquo;\r\nActor Srikanth Iyengar said, &ldquo;Deva Katta is one of the finest directors I&rsquo;ve worked with. Mayasabha is going to be fantastic.&rdquo;\r\nActor Ravindra Vijay said, &ldquo;This is my fourth series with Sony LIV. Deva garu offers immense creative freedom&mdash;it&rsquo;s always a joy.&rdquo;\r\nActress Charitha Varma shared,&ldquo;Grateful to Deva garu for trusting me. Working with Aadi and Chaitanya was an incredible experience.&rdquo;\r\nMusic composer Shaktikanth Karthik said, &ldquo;This is my second project with Sony LIV after Brinda. Deva garu&rsquo;s passion made the process smooth and special.&rdquo;\r\nDOP Suresh Ragutu said, &ldquo;It was a joy working on Mayasabha. I look forward to more collaborations with Deva garu.&rdquo;\r\nMayasabha features a stellar ensemble including Sai Kumar, Divya Dutta, Ravindra Vijay, Srikanth Iyengar, Nassar, Shatru, Tanya Ravichandran, and Charitha Varma in pivotal roles. Produced by Vijay Krishna Lingamaneni and Sree Harsha, the series is backed by the soulful music of Shaktikanth Karthik and striking visuals by DOP Suresh Ragutu.\r\nWitness the rise of political titans in Mayasabha, streaming exclusively on Sony LIV from August 7th.

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Mayasabha Premiering on Sony LIV from August 7

Mayasabha Trailer Launch

Thank You Dear, a suspense thriller with commercial elements and an intense cut-back screenplay, is all set to hit theatres on August 1st. Directed and written by Thota Sreekanth Kumar&mdash;who previously worked as an associate director under Krishna Vamsi&mdash;and produced by Pappu Balaji Reddy under the Maha Lakshmi Productions banner, the film stars Hebah Patel, Dhanush Raghumudri (of Thiranth fame), and Rekha Nirosha in lead roles.\r\nThis socially relevant film revolves around a global burning issue, packaged with emotional depth and family appeal. Even before its theatrical release, Thank You Dear has already garnered significant recognition. It was featured as a special screening during the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Hyderabad Film Club and won awards at the 15th Goa International Film Festival, including Best Director for Thota Sreekanth Kumar. Further accolades include:\r\nHebah Patel &ndash; Best Actress (awarded by the Bangalore India Art &amp; Literature Association and West Bengal Wellread Association, both registered under Govt. of India, Ministry of Current Affairs)\r\nPappu Balaji Reddy &ndash; Best Debut Producer\r\nRekha Nirosha &amp; Nag Mahesh &ndash; Best Supporting Roles\r\nThe recently released trailer and songs have received an excellent response from the audience.\r\nThe pre-release press meet was held in Hyderabad to mark the film&rsquo;s today release.\r\nDirector Thota Sreekanth Kumar shared:\r\n&ldquo;Thank you to everyone who attended our press meet. The media has supported us right from the beginning. We have taken a global burning issue and blended it with commercial elements, presenting it in a family-friendly format. The screenplay plays a vital role in this cut-back structured narrative. I&rsquo;m thankful to producer Balaji Garu and the entire cast and crew. It&rsquo;s truly special that the film has already received several prestigious awards. I hope audiences connect deeply with the film.&rdquo;\r\nProducer Pappu Balaji Reddy said:\r\n&ldquo;Thanks to all the media friends for being here. I&rsquo;m confident that our film releasing on August 1st will resonate with audiences. The cast and technical team have given their best support to the project.&rdquo;\r\nHero Dhanush Raghumudri expressed:\r\n&ldquo;I&rsquo;m thankful to the media who have supported me from the start. I extend my gratitude to my producer and director for giving me this opportunity. Working alongside Hebah Patel and Rekha Nirosha has been a pleasure. This film is very special to me, and I believe audiences will love it on August 1st.&rdquo;\r\nHeroine Rekha Nirosha said:\r\n&ldquo;A heartfelt thanks to all the media who came today. Every time I interact with the press, it&rsquo;s a special feeling. I thank my producer and director for this opportunity and my co-stars Hebah and Dhanush. I hope the audience showers love on our film in theatres.&rdquo;\r\nLine Producer Puneeth noted:\r\n&ldquo;I thank everyone who joined us today. I truly hope audiences embrace Thank You Dear when it releases on August 1st.&rdquo;\r\nMusic Director Subhash Anand added:\r\n&ldquo;I&rsquo;m thankful to director Sreekanth and producer Balaji Garu for the creative freedom given to me. That freedom helped me give my best. I wish Balaji Garu produces many more great films in the future.&rdquo;

Thank You Dear Pre-Release Event

Thank You Dear August 1st Release

Hombale Films in collaboration with Kleem Productions came up with the cinematic universe of Lord Vishnu's Dasavatars in the form of&nbsp; Narasimha, Mahavatar Parshuram (2027), Mahavatar Raghunandan (2029), Mahavatar Dhawkadhesh (2031), Mahavatar Gokulananda (2033), Mahavatar Kalki Part 1 (2035), and Mahavatar Kalki Part 2 (2037) respectively.

The film Mahavatar Narasimha which released last week is going great guns at the box office. Now, Ashwin Kumar speaking to scribes, revealed why he didnot cast any top stars and instead turned the film into an animation one.

He said if he ropes in top stars, they have to make changes in the script and also include elevation scenes to satisfy the fans of the stars and this impacts the story. He said these elevations in the name of commercial elements will dilute the devotion and increase the romantic elements.

He said animation version will be without any such pressures. He said top stars also cannot allocate five years callsheets as he is not Rajamouli. He also added that had he planned to cast actors in the film, he would have cast either Rana, Mohan Lal or Viay Sethupathi in the role of Hiranyakashyapa but he cannot find any actor for the role of Lord Narasimha.&nbsp;

Why Mahavatar turned into animation

Ashwin Kumar on why Mahavatar had no actors

Mass Raja Ravi Teja is known for his mass entertainers and he is known to entertain his fans irrespective of the results of his fans.\r\nNow movie lovers are waiting eagerly for his upcoming entertainer Mass Jathara. The film stars Sreeleela as the female lead under the direction of Bhanu Bhogavarapu.\r\nThe makers initially planned to release the film in April but later it got delayed and they recently announced that the film would be releasing on 27 Aug. But now reports are coming that the film may not be releasing even on that date.\r\nThis because the post production is getting delayed and the makers are not getting Sreeleela\'s dates. To the top of it, Ravi Teja suffered personal loss when his father passed away. The readying of first copy, re recording, trailer launch, pre release event, censor and promotions everything will put undue pressue on the makers.\r\nThe makers decided not to take undue pressure and so they may release the film during Dasara.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Mass Jathara changing its moves

Reason behind Mass Jathara delay

Hot Beauty Urvashi Rautela had the shocking experiene in London. Much to her shock she found that Rs70 lakhs worth jewellery has been stolen at the London airport.\r\nUravashi said the incident happened when she went to watch the Wimbledon. She posted \"As a Platinum Emirates Member and a global artist attending Wimbledon, I am deeply disheartened to report that our Christian Dior brown baggage was stolen from the baggage belt at London Gatwick Airport, following our Emirates flight from Mumbai,\"\r\nUrvashi said she reached out to Emirates support and Gatwick Airport officials but her efforts went invain.\r\nEarlier, Uravashi\'s mother accused Urvashi\'s former manager Vedvika Prakash Shetty of the theft. At that time,she said \"Vedika Prakash Shetty was employed as a 24/7 executive assistant to my daughter during 2015-2017,\"&nbsp; She said during her tenure they suffered huge financial losses.\r\n<div></div>

Hot Beauty jewellery stolen

Urvashi Rautela jewellery stolen in London

Power Star Pawan Kalyan who recently entertained with his historical entertainer Hari Hara Veera Mallu is now getting ready to entertain with his upcoming action flick OG. The film directed by Sujeeth is progressing at a brisk pace.

For long, speculation increased on the film's first single titled Fire Storm. The song is sung in a powerful manner by Kollywood actor Simbu. Thaman gave thumping score for the film. Now, the makers came up with an exciting update on the film's first single.

The film's first single Fire Storm will be released on 2 Aug 2025. The film stars Emraan Hashmi in the powerful role. Priyanka Arul Mohan is the female lead in the film which is a powerful gangster based film and OG means Original Gangster.

OG&nbsp; revolves around a ruthless don named Ojas Gambheera "OG" who returns to Mumbai following his ten year disappearance, to kill another crime boss, Omi Bhau. The film also stars Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy, Prakash Raj, Abhimanyu Singh in key roles.

OG Fire Storm arriving

Date confirmed for OG Fire Storm

The makers of Adivi Sesh\'s upcoming film Dacoit have released a new poster featuring Mrunal Thakur in a powerful and emotionally charged avatar. The poster, which coincides with Mrunal Thakur\'s birthday, showcases her character Juliet as a strong and determined individual with a deep sense of vulnerability. With a gun in hand and a fierce expression, Mrunal Thakur\'s portrayal of Juliet is set to be a memorable one.\r\nDacoit is a gripping love-revenge narrative directed by debutant Shaniel Deo. The film\'s storyline is built around a complex web of emotions, with Juliet at the center of the chaos. Mrunal Thakur\'s character is not just a love interest but the emotional fulcrum of the revenge saga. With a talented cast and crew, Dacoit promises to be a high-stakes ride of passion, betrayal, and redemption.\r\nThe team is currently shooting key scenes in Hyderabad, with Supriya Yarlagadda and Suniel Narang producing the film under the banner of Annapurna Studios. Bheems Ceciroleo has scored the music for the movie, adding to its cinematic grandeur. With its grand theatrical release scheduled for Christmas Day 2025, Dacoit is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films of the year.\r\nDacoit is set to hit the theaters on December 25, 2025, promising a thrilling cinematic experience for audiences. With its powerful narrative, strong performances, and grand production values, Dacoit is expected to be a major player in the film industry. Fans can look forward to a gripping story of love, revenge, and redemption, with Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh delivering standout performances.

Dacoit Says Happy Birthday Mrunal

Mrunal Thakur Birthday Special Poster from Dacoit Unveiled

Rowdy Star Vijay Devarakonda\'s action entertainer Kingdom directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri hit the screens on 31 July 2025. However, even before the film\'s release, the film created a record of sorts.\r\nIt broke the advance booking collections of Pawan Kalyan\'s Hari Hara Veera Mallu which surprised all. Reports are coming that following such huge craze and record bookings for Vijay Devarakonda\'s Kingdom, while Rowdy fans are happy. Pawan Kalyan\'s fans are taking it as a insult.\r\nPeople started wondering how this happened. It is coming out that Jagan\'s YSRCP who made #BoycottHHVM trending on social media, now came in support of Kingdom. They started trending #BlockbusterKingdom on social media.\r\nBut what people are forgetting his however hard one may trend negative or positive against the film, if the film is bereft of strong story, racy screenplay, gripping twists no one can save the film. Anand Devarakonda also started trending the slogan #BlockbusterKingdom.&nbsp;

Secret behind Kingdom storm

How Kingdom got record bookings for the premiers

\r\nKhushboo Patani clarifies on live in video controversy. Disha Patani\'s sister Khushboo clarified on her live in video which resulted in the controversy.\r\nShe said &ldquo;It has come to my notice that a false narrative is being circulated online, mixing my name with revered spiritual figure Premanand Maharaj ji, and spreading baseless claims that I&rsquo;ve said something about him. Let me make this very clear &ndash; I have not made any statement against Premanand Maharaj ji. My words were strictly in response to a misogynistic comment made by Anirudh Acharya, and were directed only at him.&rdquo;\r\nShe continued &ldquo;It deeply pains me to see people misusing and twisting my words, dragging my name and my family name into something we have nothing to do with. This kind of targeted misinformation is not only unethical but dangerous. Respecting saints and spiritual traditions is something I hold deeply in my heart. But calling out misogyny, wherever it comes from, is also my dharma - and I will not remain silent in the face of injustice.&rdquo;\r\nShe concluded, &ldquo;To those spreading lies - truth always stands tall. I request everyone to refrain from spreading manipulated videos and incorrect information. If this continues, I will be forced to take legal action against defamatory content.&rdquo; before disabling the comments.\r\nEarlier Khushboo came up with the post criticising spiritual leader Aniruddhacharya\'s comments for implying women who are unmarried at 25 or older are usually promiscuous. She posted&nbsp; &ldquo;He says girls who are above the age of 25 and stay in live-in relationships, woh 4 jagah mooh maar ke aati hai (they go from one person to another). If only he was around me, I would have made him understand the meaning of the words he has used against women. They are anti-national. You should never support b****** of the highest orders.&rdquo;\r\n

KP on live in video controversy

Khushboo Patani clarifies on live in video controversy

Rashmika Mandanna recently shared a heartfelt post congratulating Vijay Deverakonda on the success of his film Kingdom. The movie has been receiving positive reviews from both critics and audiences alike. Rashmika's post highlights her support for Vijay, showcasing their camaraderie in the film industry.

Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom has been making waves in Tollywood with its engaging storyline and strong performances. The film has been garnering positive talk since its release, with audiences praising its unique narrative. After a long time, it seems that Vijay Deverakonda has finally scored a hit with Kingdom.

Rashmika's congratulatory post has gone viral on social media, with fans celebrating the success of Kingdom. In her post, she wrote, "I know how important this is for you and all those who love you." Vijay responded to her post with a simple yet meaningful "Manam kottinam," further fueling the excitement around the film.

The success of Kingdom can be attributed to Vijay Deverakonda's hard work and dedication to the project. The film has been performing well at the box office, with audiences appreciating its fresh storyline and strong performances.&nbsp;

Rashmika Says Manam Kottinam VD

Rashmika Mandanna Congratulates Vijay Deverakonda on Kingdom Success

\r\nNithiin is gearing up for his next project, a sports drama titled \'Swaari\', directed by Vikram Kumar. The film is expected to bring Nithiin back to the spotlight after his recent films failed to meet expectations. \'Swaari\' promises to be an exciting ride, with Nithiin playing the role of a horse rider.\r\n\'Swaari\' is said to be a mix of action and emotional elements, with Vikram Kumar at the helm. The director has previously worked with Nithiin on the hit film \'Ishq\', which marked a significant turning point in Nithiin\'s career. After the success of \'Ishq\', fans are eagerly waiting to see what Vikram Kumar and Nithiin have in store for them this time around.\r\nPreparations for \'Swaari\' are reportedly underway, with an official announcement expected soon. Fans are eagerly anticipating the film\'s release, hoping it will bring Nithiin the success he\'s been waiting for. With Vikram Kumar\'s direction and Nithiin\'s dedication, \'Swaari\' has the potential to be a game-changer.\r\nVikram Kumar is set to make a comeback to direction with \'Swaari\' after a setback with Naga Chaitanya in \'Thank You\' (2022). Fans are excited to see what Vikram Kumar and Nithiin has in store for them this time around, and \'Swaari\' seems to be shaping up to be an exciting project.\r\n

Nithiin Upcoming Sports Drama

Nithiin To Reunite With His Blockbuster Director

\r\nTamil superstar Vijay Sethupathi has denied recent sexual misconduct allegations, labeling them as a \"filthy accusation\" and a calculated smear campaign. The controversy gained traction after a social media user on X (formerly Twitter) accused the actor of offering money for inappropriate favors. In an interview, Vijay Sethupathi firmly dismissed these claims as utterly baseless. He further confirmed that his legal team has initiated formal action by filing a complaint with the cybercrime division.\r\nVijay Sethupathi expressed that anyone familiar with him would find these allegations laughable, stating, \"Anyone who knows me even remotely will laugh at this. I know myself too. This kind of filthy accusation can\'t upset me.\" While acknowledging the distress caused to his family and close friends, he urged them to \"let it slide,\" suggesting the accuser is merely seeking attention.\r\nVijay Sethupathi believes this individual is capitalizing on a brief moment of fame. He also hinted at a potential motive behind the allegations, an attempt to disrupt the success of his latest film, Thalaivan Thalaivii. Vijay Sethupathi remarked, \"My new film is doing well. Probably, some jealous elements think that by tarnishing me they can damage my film.\"\r\nHe emphasized that such tactics are ineffective and highlighted the inherent risks of unchecked online content in today\'s digital landscape, where unverified claims can spread rapidly without accountability, leading to false narratives. The specific allegations were reportedly made by a user named Ramya Mohan, who posted claims alleging that a young woman was being exploited under the guise of industry norms.\r\n