Tollywood to felicitate Padma Bhushan Balakrishna. All the Nandamuri fans got a delightful news when PM Modi led Union Government decided to confer the prestigious Padma Bhushan award to Balakrishna. They have been celebrating from then on and congratulatory messages started pouring in from all quarters.

Now reports are coming that the Tollywood fraternity is planning grand felicitation for Padma Bhushan Balakrishna on his achievement. The industry will decide on the date and venue and officially announce the details of the felicitation ceremony.

Balakrishna represents Hindupur constituency as MLA and he as the head of the Basavatarakam Cancer Hospital has been doing immense social service to the poor and needy. Apart from it on the film front he scored resounding hits with films like Akhanda, Veera Simha Reddy, Bhagavanth Kesari and now recently Daaku Maharaaj.

He is now busy with his upcoming project Akhanda Thaandavam which is progressing in full swing under the direction of Boyapati Srinu.

Movie News

Tollywood to felicitate Balakrishna

Grand felicitation planned for Padma Bhushan Balakrishna

Gautham Menon on Dhruva Natchathiram release. Chiyaan Vikram long delayed film Dhruva Natchathiram has been testing the patience of the movie lovers. Longtime back the film completed its censor formalities and got U/A certificate but for various reasons the film is getting delayed.

In the midst of all this Gautham Menon speaking to scribes spoke about the film release. He said the film will be releasing at any cost during summer this year. It has to be seen whether the film really see the arc lights or not.

The film stars Ritu Varma as the female lead while Parthiban, Aishwarya Rajesh, Simran, Radhika, Arjun Das and Divyadarshini are playing important roles. Harris Jayaraj is the music director for the film produced by Ondraga Entertainment, Kondaduvom Entertainment and Escape Artists Motion Pictures.

Vikram is waiting for hits and he is reeling under string of flops of late.&nbsp;

Interesting update on DN

Gautham Menon on Dhruva Natchathiram release

Power Star Pawan Kalyana\'s period entertainer Hari Hara Veera Mallu is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Jyothi Krishna. Today, Bollywood star Bobby Deol is celebrating his birthday today.\r\nOn the occasion, the makers released the first look poster of Bobby Deol as Moghul Emperor Aurangazeb. He looked menacing drawing a sword with cruel look about to attack his enemies.\r\nFans are now super excited and they are waiting for the dream and powerpacked clash between Power Star Pawan Kalyan and Bobby Deol on the bigscreen.\r\nNidhi Agerwal is the female lead in the film which stars&nbsp; Nora Fatehi, Nasser, Sunil, Raghu Babu, Subbaraju, and others in important roles. Keeravani is the music director for the film which is slated for a grand release on 28 March 2025. The film is bankrolled by Dayakar Rao&nbsp; on Mega Surya Production banner.\r\n<div></div>

HHVM releases Bobby Deol poster

Hari Hara Veera Mallu- Bobby Deol draws sword menacingly as Aurangazeb

Pooja Hegde, a popular Telugu actress, is currently busy with back-to-back films, including the Hindi movie Deva. Directed by Malayalam director Roshan Andros, Deva stars Shahid Kapoor in the title role and Pooja Hegde as the female lead. The movie, inspired by Amitabh Bachchan\'s Deva, is set to release in theaters on January 31. While the censor board has issued a clean U/A certificate to the movie, it has objected to an intimate scene between Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde.\r\nAccording to Btown Circle Talk, the censor board has suggested trimming 6 seconds from the intimate scene. This has generated interest among film buffs, who are eager to see how the film will shape up for Pooja Hegde, who is set to make a grand comeback with Deva. Produced jointly by Roy Kapoor Films and Zee Studios, the film also stars Pavel Gulati and Pravesh Rana in key roles.\r\nThe recently released trailer of Deva has hinted that Shahid Kapoor will be playing a ruthless cop in the film. With its promising storyline and talented cast, Deva is expected to be a major hit. Pooja Hegde\'s fans are particularly excited to see her make a grand comeback with this film.\r\nAs the release date of Deva approaches, fans can expect more updates and sneak peeks into the film. With its intriguing storyline, talented cast, and censor board\'s objection to the intimate scene, Deva is poised to be a major talking point in the film industry.

Deva Faces Censor Board Objection 

Censor Board Objects Scene Between Shahid and Pooja In Deva

Vicky Kaushal is starring in a historical entertainer Chhaava directed by Lakshman Uthekar. The makers couple of days back released the powerpacked trailer of the film ahead of the release on14 Feb 2025.\r\nHowever, netizens after watching the trailer turned furious with the makers distroting the history by committing \'Haindavi Swaraj\' and also shooting a romantic song on Sambhaji Maharaj and his wife Yesubai.\r\nA netizen reacted&nbsp; \'I hated it when Sambhaji Raje was shown dancing. Why does Bollywood feel the need to add its touch everywhere? Our king was a warrior and a protector of Dharma, not someone who danced for entertainment. This is a disrespect to his legacy\'.\r\nAnother reacted angrily \'He Hindavi Swaraj Vhave He Shrinchi Ichaa\' (This Hindavi Swarajya is the divine will). The dialogue in the trailer showed He Rajya Vhave. Also, the omission of term Hindavi which means the inclusive and unified identity of Swarajya, has been understood by many as an intebntional act to erase historical and cultural significance. One wrote, \'I have grown up hearing the mantra &lsquo;à¤¹à¥‡ à¤¹à¤¿à¤‚à¤¦à¤µà¥€ à¤¸à¥à¤µà¤°à¤¾à¤œà¥à¤¯ à¤µà¥à¤¹à¤¾à¤µ à¤¹à¥€ à¤¶à¥à¤°à¥€à¤‚à¤šà¥€ à¤‡à¤šà¥à¤›à¤¾.&rsquo; Bollywood has deliberately removed it to push their liberal agenda. This is unacceptable!\' Another commented saying, \'They used the word Swarajya but not Hindavi Swarajya. It&rsquo;s shameful how they&rsquo;re trying to restrict Sambhaji Maharaj&rsquo;s vision to a regional identity\'.\r\nThey are angry that the makers are giving due importance and respect to Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb and been kind to him. Akshaye Khanna played the role of Aurangazeb in the film with Rashmika Mandanna played the role of Yesubai.&nbsp; Following this, Maharashtra Ministert took a strong exception to Chhaava film.\r\nMaharashtra Minister Uday Samant clarified his position over the ongoing controversy and demanded an expert review of the film. \'\'It is a matter of joy that a Hindi film based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the protector of religion and protector of freedom, is being made. Such efforts are necessary to make the world understand the history of Chhatrapati. However, many have expressed their opinions that there are some objectionable scenes in this film. Our position is that this film should not be released without first showing it to experts and knowledgeable people. Anything that will harm the honor of the Maharaj will not be tolerated,\'\' he wrote in his post.\r\nHe also warned \'\'Our position is that the producers and directors of the film should take immediate action in this regard and remove anything objectionable. The further decision will be taken after watching the film, otherwise this film will not be allowed to be released!\'\'

Chhaava lands in multiple controversies

After Netizens - Minister objects to Chhaava

The Delhi Files-The Bengal Chapter is generating tremendous interest among movie lovers. The film id helmed by Vivek Agnihotri who stunned all with the film The Kashmir Files.\r\nOn Republic Day, Vivek Agnihotri revealed the character of Mithun Chakraborty. Mithun Chakraborty is seen reading the Indian Constitution sporting a rugged look and he is seen limping through the dimly lit vacant corridor. Later he is seen with a girl holding the tricolor with the words \'Welcome to&nbsp; Bharat\' flashing on the screen.\r\nVivek Agnihotri, posted&nbsp; \"Presenting: A tribute to the Constitution of India. From the makers of #TheDelhiFiles: The Bengal Chapter. Witness an epic untold story this Independence Day, 2025. Releasing worldwide. #RightToLife (sic).\"\r\nVivek Agnihotri revealed why he did not name the film as The Bengal Files. He said\"I could have called it Bengal Files because the film is about direct action day in Bengal and how the politics of Bengal has influenced India,\" He added, \"The reason we called it Delhi Files is because the destiny of India is written in Delhi and not in Bengal. Bengal has suffered because of what happened in Delhi in the 1940s. But yes, the film mostly deals with direct action day, Noakhali and what happened in Bengal.\"\r\nHe continued \"Lots of great things about India have their origin in Bengal. The Bharat Mata that we visualise comes from Banga Mata, the entire movement of nationalism, then the Bengal renaissance. You name a field, and you\'ll realise that Bengal\'s contribution is immense. That is why I am concerned about where it is going. Therefore, it is very important to make Bengal Files so that the world knows Bengal\'s contribution and how it is being destroyed.\"\r\nThe Delhi Files will be releasing in two parts with the first part releasing on Independence Day in 2025.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

TDF - Mithun Da look readies to fight

Mithun Chakraborty look from The Delhi Files

Rowdy Star Vijay Devarakonda is known for doing different genre entertainers and he is now starring in a film under the direction of Rahul Sankartiyan. Expectations are high on the project as the duo earlier entertained with the thriller Taxiwala.\r\nNow, Rahul Sankartiyan on Republic Day,shared the update about the project launch and also the genre. He posted \"#VD14 update: Set work started today with an auspicious pooja. A great tale on colonial history laid its first brick on our 76th Republic day. Am sure this film is going to be one of the most powerful films ever made on the Colonial history(unspoken) of India. \"\r\nReports are coming that National Crush Rashmika Mandanna will be the female lead in the project while music duo Ajay-Atul are the music directors. The film has 1854-78 backdrop and it is bankrolled on Mythri Movie Makers banner.\r\n&nbsp;

VD14 comes with R-Day update

VD 14 director comes with Republic Day update

Manchu Vishnu is coming to thrill movie lovers with his devotional entertainer Kannappa, which he is bankrolling in a prestigious manner. Now, Manchu Vishnu who is a staunch devotee of Lord Hanuman, recites Hanuman Chalisa daily, shared how Kannappa changed his outlook for Lord Shiva.\r\nHe said &ldquo;I wasn&rsquo;t a great devotee of Lord Shiva earlier, as I was so devoted to Lord Hanuman,&rdquo; He added &ldquo;These jyotirlingas, from Kedarnath in the Himalayas to Rameswaram in the south, are living proof of Lord Shiva&rsquo;s divine presence on Earth. Each linga holds a unique story, mystical energy, and healing powers,&rdquo;\r\nVishnu already visited Kedarnath and Omkareshwar and plans to complete the jyothirlingas darshan before the release of Kannappa. He says &ldquo;Through these videos, I hope to bring people closer to Lord Shiva, sharing his benevolence, blessings, and the wisdom of these sacred sites&rdquo;

Vishnu to go on a spiritual sojourn

Manchu Vishnu to embark on Jyotirlinga Yatra

Pragya Jaiswal scored hits like Akhanda and Daaku Maharaj, sharing screen presence with Natasimha Balakrishna. She is now starring in Akhanda Thandavam, once again with Balakrishna and also starring in Bellamkonda Sreenivas\' Tyson Naidu.\r\nNow, speaking to scribes, Pragya Jaiswal shared her thoughts on her professional journey. She said \"I feel very grateful, excited and truly blessed to be in the best phase of my professional life right now. I am still soaking in all the love that we are receiving for the film.\"\r\nOn how, she bagged the role in Daaku Maharaj, Pragya said \"I was visiting Tirupati when Bobby sir called me. We couldn&rsquo;t speak properly, but when I returned, he narrated the film to me. It was a crazy coincidence&mdash; I walked into his office wearing a dhaga from Tirumala, and he had the same unique string from a small Hanuman temple in Tirupati. We instantly connected. From the call to narration, look test, and shoot, everything happened within 10-15 days. We started shooting in July and finished within six months. The film is already a blockbuster, touchwood! It&rsquo;s been one of the most fulfilling filming experiences of my life. That&rsquo;s how I am back to work.\"\r\nOn starring in Akhanda 2, and sharing screenpresence with Balakrishna,she said \"Working with Balakrishna sir was an incredible experience. He&rsquo;s a legend, inspiring in many ways, and there&rsquo;s so much to learn from him. He brings utmost positivity, playfulness, and energy to the set, making the environment light and easy-going. He&rsquo;s very friendly, chill, and easy to work with. When he&rsquo;s in front of the camera, he transforms into the character. Lots to learn, lots of inspiration, and pure joy working with him. He&rsquo;s unapologetically himself, no mask, just real. I feel blessed to work with him again, and it&rsquo;s always wonderful working with him.\"\r\nShe expressed her desire to work with the following Telugu stars. She said \"I want to do good films with really good roles, that&rsquo;s my topmost priority. I would love to work with Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, Jr. NTR, Mahesh Babu, and Dulquer Salmaan. I have a long list, but primarily, I want to be part of good films, good stories, and play interesting roles.\"\r\nAbout the last film,she watched in Telugu, Pragya shared \"I thoroughly enjoyed Kalki, a huge fan of Nag Ashwin Sir&rsquo;s work. It&rsquo;s futuristic, humorous, and great cinema. I also loved Lucky Bhaskar. Dulquer&rsquo;s acting and the story were fantastic. I try to watch as many Telugu films as I can, it&rsquo;s part of my job and my passion.\"\r\nOn her upcoming film, Pragya revealed \"I am currently working on a Telugu film&mdash;&ldquo;Tyson Naidu&rdquo; with Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas. We have been shooting for some time and should finish in the next few months, aiming for a 2025 release. There are also a couple of other conversations happening, and you will know once they are confirmed.\"

Pragya Jaiswal on her professional life

Pragya Jaiswal on her professional journey

The highly anticipated teaser of Mohanlal\'s L2: Empuraan, the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer, has been unveiled by Mollywood Megastar Mammootty. The teaser launch took place at 7:07 pm at the Le Meridien Hotel in Kochi, as part of Aashirvad Cinemas\' 25th anniversary celebrations. The film, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and written by Murali Gopy, is both a sequel and a prequel to Lucifer and marks the second chapter in a planned trilogy.\r\nThe teaser promises an action-packed ride, with helicopters, gunfire, and plenty of mystery. Mohanlal reprises his role as Khureshi Abraam/Stephen Nedumpally, joined by familiar faces like Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, and Indrajith Sukumaran. New additions to the ensemble include Arjun Das and Abhimanyu Singh. With its massive scale, intricate plot, and talented cast, L2: Empuraan is poised to be one of the biggest Malayalam films ever.\r\nThe film has been shot in around twenty foreign countries, including the UK, US, and Russia, and features cinematography by Sujith Vasudev and music by Deepak Dev. Akhilesh Mohan is the editor, and Mohandas is the art director. With Aashirvad Cinemas and Lyca Productions joining forces to produce the film, L2: Empuraan is expected to be a game-changer in the Malayalam film industry.\r\nAs Aashirvad Cinemas celebrates its 25th anniversary, L2: Empuraan is set to write a new chapter in the history of Malayalam cinema. With its teaser generating immense excitement among fans, the film is expected to be a massive hit, surpassing the success of its predecessor, Lucifer.\r\n<div></div>

Action-Packed L2 Empuraan Teaser

 L2 Empuraan Teaser Released In A Grand Event By Mammootty

The highly awaited crime thriller HIT: The 3rd Case, starring Natural Star Nani and directed by Dr. Sailesh Kolanu, has released a Republic Day special poster. Produced by Prashanti Tipirneni under the banner of Wall Poster Cinema in partnership with Nani\'s Unanimous Productions, the film is progressing with its shoot. The poster features Nani standing tall and saluting the Indian flag, with a gun in hand and flanked by army personnel, hinting at the gripping action and patriotic themes in the film.\r\nThe poster serves as a fitting tribute to the spirit of Republic Day, and fans are excited to see Nani in this intense avatar. The film also stars Srinidhi Shetty as the female lead alongside Nani. With a skilled technical team, including cinematographer Sanu John Varghese, music director Mickey J Meyer, and editor Karthika Srinivas R, HIT: The 3rd Case promises to deliver a fresh and immersive cinematic experience.\r\nThe production design is handled by Sri Nagendra Tangala, while the sound mix comes from Suren G. HIT: The 3rd Case is getting ready for release on May 1st, and fans are eagerly waiting to see Nani in action. With its gripping storyline, intense action sequences, and patriotic themes, HIT: The 3rd Case is expected to be a massive hit.\r\nAs the release date of HIT: The 3rd Case approaches, fans can expect more updates and sneak peeks into the film. With its talented cast and crew, HIT: The 3rd Case is poised to deliver a thrilling cinematic experience that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

HIT The 3rd Case Republic Day Poster

HIT The 3rd Case Republic Day Special Poster Featuring Nani Released

The makers of Jana Nayagan have unveiled the second look poster of Thalapathy Vijay and fans are going wild. The poster features Vijay wielding a whip with the caption Nan Aanai Ittal&hellip;Adhu This film marks Vijay final cinematic venture before he transitions into politics full time. In February 2024 Vijay founded the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party and has been actively involved in politics since then.

Jana Nayagan previously known as Thalapathy 69 is directed by H.Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions. The film boasts an impressive cast including Pooja Hegde as the lead opposite Vijay, Bobby Deol as the villain and supporting actors like Mamita Baiju, Prakash Raj and Gautham Vasudev Menon. Anirudh has composed the music for the film which is expected to release either in October this year or during the Pongal festival next year.

Vijay departure from films was announced in 2024 as he plans to focus on his political aspirations. His party TVK is expected to contest in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar revealed in an interview that he will feature in Vijay final film hinting that his role is very interesting.

The second look poster of Jana Nayagan has generated immense excitement among fans who are eagerly awaiting the film release. With its talented cast and crew, Jana Nayagan is expected to be a massive hit giving Vijay a fitting farewell from the film industry.