Naga Chaitanya blasts this director. Naga Chaitanya is set to entertain movie lovers with his film Custody, a bilingual flick under the direction of Venkat Prabhu.&nbsp; While promoting this film, Naga Chaitanya spoke about his upcoming projects and also about his hobbies.\r\nFor long, rumors spread that he would do a project with director Parasuram. Naga Chaitanya was supposed to star under Parasuram\'s direction but in between, he got an offer from Mahesh Babu and he did Sarkaru Vaari Paata. Many expected Chaitu to take forward this project after Mahesh Babu\'s Sarkaru Vaari Paata.\r\nBut Chaitu proceeded ahead with Custody and even started doing the webseries Dhoota. When asked about his project with Parasuram, he said \" It\'s a waste to speak about that director. That project is not going to take off and my precious time was wasted\". Many feel Naga Chaitanya\'s words demolished this director.\r\nSpeaking about his hobbies, he said&nbsp; \"I like racing, cars, and motorcycling; I am also passionate about food, it&rsquo;s an area that I have been working on business-wise too,\"\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"></div>

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Did Chaitu demolish this director?

Naga Chaitanya blasts this director

Mega Prince Niharika in Pushpa The Rule. Exciting rumors are spreading that Mega Princess Niharika Konidela will be playing an important role in Allu Arjuns Pushpa The Rule.\r\nThe makers planned to rope in talented actress Sai Pallavi for the role of a tribal girl. Everyone got excited when rumors spread that Sai Pallavi started shooting for the role and the makers are maintaining utmost secrecy.\r\nBut it is now coming out that Sai Pallavi rejected the role and now the makers are planning to cast Niharika in the role. Niharika earlier starred in Chiranjeevi\'s Sye Raa. However, movie lovers are waiting eagerly for the official confirmation. Director Sukumar is set to resume the shoot, after the IT raids which impacted the film\'s shoot.\r\nThe makers recently got permission from the Collector to shoot key scenes in the Malkangiri forest and they have already erected a set for the shoot purpose. Rashmika Mandanna is the heroine while Fahadh Faasil is the antagonist. Devi Sri Prasad is scoring music for the film.&nbsp;\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"></div>

Mega Princess in Pushpa The Rule

Niharika in Pushpa The Rule

NTR30 Makers are not offering much on NTR\'s birthday. Fans of Young Tiger NTR are waiting eagerly for the crazy updates from the makers of NTR\'s next project with Koratala Shiva on their hero\'s birthday on 20 May. Exciting rumors spread that a glimpse teaser on the occasion to delight everyone.\r\nBut now reports are coming that the makers don\'t want to divulge much about the project which is in the early stages. As such they are planning only to come up with a new poster of NTR on the occasion. This is already disappointing NTR\'s fans as they are expecting much more than that.\r\nThe film stars Janhvi Kapoor as the heroine while Saif Ali Khan is the antagonist. Anirudh Ravichander is the music director and the film which is releasing on 5 April 2024 is bankrolled on Yuvasudha&nbsp; Arts and Yuvasudha Arts banners.\r\nKoratala&nbsp; Shiva is including many elevations and designed underwater fight, train fight, beach fight on NTR in the film which has a coastal backdrop.&nbsp;\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"></div>

 NTR30: Only this B-Day special?

NTR30: Makers not offering much on NTR B-Day

Siddharth Anand surprises Prabhas. It is coming out that star Bollywood director Siddharth Anand refunded his remuneration for the Prabhas project. It is known for long exciting rumors spread that Prabhas would be teaming with Bollywood director Siddharth Anand who is popular for action entertainers.

Exciting reports came that Prabhas and Hrithik Roshan or Prabhas and Tiger Shroff would be starring in War 2. Another rumor spread that Prabhas would be part of Dhoom 4. However, nothing materialized and NTR became part of War2. Reports came that Prabhas' project with Siddharth Anand is very much on.

In the midst of all this, in a shocking development, it is coming out that Siddharth Anand returned back the advance amount to the makers as the project did not materialize. Inside talk is Siddharth Anand returned by Rs 65crs as the project is going forward due to Prabhas who is unable to adjust his dates.

Siddharth Anand is currently busy with Fighter and Tiger vs Pathaan while Prabhas has around five projects like Adi Purush,Salaar,Project K, Raja Deluxe and Spirit.&nbsp;

Siddharth Anand surprises Prabhas

Prabhas project: Siddharth Anand refunds

Alia Bhatt reveals that Priyanka Chopra helped her to the washroom. Alia Bhatt made her debut at Met Gala 2023 and she scorched red-hot in dazzling outfits at the event. Alia Bhatt shared that Priyanka Chopra helped her to the washroom. Alia Bhatt went one day ahead to the US to participate in the event.\r\nAlia shared &ldquo;I&rsquo;m so socially awkward and so socially shy,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s so strange how I am literally in the movie business that requires you to be center stage.&rdquo;\r\nShe added &ldquo;Priyanka and I were talking and she&rsquo;s like: &lsquo;You get in and you find us&rsquo;,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;I said definitely because I am going to need your help to go to the bathroom.&rdquo;\r\nAlia wore a bridal gown at Metgala and the gown features 100,000 individual pearls, embroidered onto fabric sourced from Paris, and made in New York.Alia shared that she was inspired by a Chanel look worn by Claudia Schiffer in 1992.&nbsp;

When Priyanka took Alia to the washroom

Alia Bhatt reveals that Priyanka Chopra helped her to the washroom

Rajinikanth in Lal Salaam Mumbai schedule. It is known that Lal Salaam is directed by Rajinikanth\'s daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth. The film\'s shooting is progressing in full swing and it is known that Rajinikanth is playing a powerful cameo.\r\nAccording to the latest, Rajinikanth will join the latest schedule of Lal Salaam in Mumbai. The inside talk is Rajinikanth will be flying to Mumbai and join the Lal Salaam schedule and shoot for his portions. Already lead actors Vishnu Vishal flew to Mumbai and Vikranth also joined him.\r\nThe film is a sports-based entertainer and has a cricket backdrop. Jeevitha Rajasekhar is playing the role of Rajinikanth\'s sister. Rahman is the music director while Vishnurangasamy and Pravin Baaskar are handling the cinematography and editing for the film.\r\nThe film is releasing in various Indian languages. Apart from this film, Rajinikanth is starring in Jailer under the direction of Nelson Dilip Kumar. Rumours have it that he is lining up interesting projects with top directors.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Rajinikanth joins Lal Salaam

Rajinikanth in Lal Salaam Mumbai schedule

Adah Sharma on The Kerala Story Victims. The Kerala Story directed by Sudipto Sen is hogging all the media attention and is on the limelight for the hard-hitting narration of the missing women who were forcibly converted to Islam in Kerala and then turned terrorists. The film is getting divided opinions from various quarters and Sudipto Sen said those who are criticizing the film are secretly watching the film and are even praising it.

Similarly, Adah Sharma speaking to scribes said that victims are expressing their happiness and support that finally their version of the story and pain is getting heard. She said she met the victims before performing the role. She said "Yes I did. They knew I was doing the film before&nbsp; I knew I was doing it. Our director had told them."

She added " They were very happy that finally someone is telling their story, which others had dismissed by denying its existence. That's because it's too uncomfortable for them to address"

Victims praising The Kerala Story

Adah Sharma on The Kerala Story victims

NTR to host an interesting show on the small screen. Young Tiger NTR\'s craze increased tremendously across the globe with his intense and power-packed performance in Rajamouli\'s magnum opus RRR. Currently, NTR is busy with his upcoming project under the direction of Koratala Shiva. He is romancing Janhvi Kapoor and is fighting Saif Ali Khan in the film. He is also set to team with Prashant Neel of KGF fame for his next.\r\nIn the meantime, reports are coming that NTR will be hosting an interesting show on the small screen. NTR sometime back hosted the Bigg Boss show and then Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu. Now inside talk ie ETV Win is planning an interesting and special show and NTR will be hosting it.\r\nNTR already heard the concept of the show and he readily agreed to do the show. It is known that Ramoji Rao produced NTR\'s debut film Ninnu Chudalani and he is keen to increase the craze for ETV Win and is planning to rope in NTR for the show.&nbsp;\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"></div>

Young Tiger treat on Small Screen

NTR to host an interesting show on the small screen

Vaishnav Tej in Pawan Kalyan-Sudheer Varma\'s project. Pawan kalyan is surprising all by lining up interesting and exciting projects despite his busy political schedule.\r\nAll eyes are on his next project with Sudheer Varma. Now exciting reports are coming that Vaishnav Tej is playing an important role in the film.\r\nDialogue Sorcerer Trivikram Srinivas is providing the story and screenplay for the project. Trivikram Srinivas readied a powerful story that requires a young hero along with Pawan Kalyan. He planned to rope in Vaishnav Tej for the role and pawan is also ok with it.\r\nPawan Kalyan is currently busy with multiple projects like Hari Hara Veera Mallu, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, OG and now this project. it has to be seen when Pawan kalyan will complete all the projects as all of them are in half way stages and he will soon have to concentrate on the upcoming elections in 2024 to power his party Jana Sena to power.&nbsp;\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"></div>

Vaishnav Tej special in Pawan next

Vaishnav Tej in Pawan-Sudheer Varma project

Why Kriti Sanon spent sleepless night is the most talked about. Kriti Sanon is having many high-profile projects and she shared her snap and revealed that she spent a sleepless night. It is known that Kriti Sanon is starring in The Crew sharing screen presence with Kareena Kapoor and Tabu.\r\nThe film\'s shooting is in full swing and Kriti Sanon is seen crashing after the busy night schedule. Dressed in a black tee and wearing her hair neatly pinned in a bun, Kriti captioned \'Back from the shoot at 4.20 AM. I wish the reel transition removed my makeup and changed me into pjs as I crashed on my bed\'\r\nThe Crew is directed by Hansala Mehta\'s direction. Apart from it, Kriti Sanon is starring in Prabhas\' Adi Purush directed by Om Raut. She is also starring in Tiger Shroff\'s Ganpath directed by Vikas Bahl. Kriti Sanon by doing different genre entertainers is casting a magic spell on movie lovers.&nbsp;

Kriti Sanon sleepless night

Why Kriti Sanon spent a sleepless night

Heat Is On Review

Cast: Vardhan, Sneha Kushi, Mohan Sai, Ambika Vani

Director: M N Arjun &amp; Sharath Varma

Producers: M R Varma &amp; Sanjosh

Music: Gowtham Raviram

DOP: Rohit Bachu&nbsp;

Amid big-budget movies, a small-budget thriller called Heat Is On was released in theaters. Check out our take on the movie.

Story:

Cyril (Mohan Sai) and Abhinav (Vardhan Gurrala) are close friends and business partners. Abhi helped Cyril to marry Aara (Ambika Vani) in an inter-caste marriage, which angered Aara's family. Meanwhile, the young couple is kidnapped, and Abhi is on a mission to find out who did it and why. Are the couple still alive? Does Abhi catch the culprit? You need to watch the film to find out.

Analysis:

Generally, when a small movie hits screens, audiences have lower expectations due to its cast. However, some small films have good and engaging content, and Heat Is On falls into this category. It is a thriller with an interesting premise. Although it's not a new story, its style of narration makes it a decent one. The young director duo, MN Arjun and Sharath Varma, handle the film, and they succeed in narrating it intriguingly.

Regarding performances, Vardhan Gurrala, who played Abhi, scored well as an actor. He got the lion's share in the film. Secondly, Pulkith Mahendra gave his best. His performance as a psycho is good to watch. Ambika Vani and Sneha Kushi justified their characters, and Rajasekhar Aningi also got a neat role to play.

The problem with the movie is that the directors should have taken better care of the characters and their characteristics. A neat premise should have been set in the first half to make the second half more interesting. Still, Heat Is On is a good work of the young cast and crew.&nbsp;

The cinematography, especially the lowlight shots, was captured well. The music should have been more captivating because this type of film needs an engaging soundtrack. The composer should have taken better care. Editing, especially in the second half, is fine.

Verdict:

Heat Is On is a suspense thriller made on a short budget with neat performances from the leads. As directors, MN Arjun and Sharath Varma scored well, thanks to the neat narration. If you love suspense thrillers, do watch this film without any hesitation.

Rating: 2.5/5

Heat Is On Review

Heat Is On Telugu Movie Review

NTR30 makers to come with powerful B-Day special. Filmmakers usually delight all the fans by coming out with crazy updates on the stars\' birthdays. Now the makers of NTR30 are also busy in their quest to delight all the fans of Young Tiger on his birthday.\r\nNTR\'s birthday is on 20 May and the makers decided to come with a powerful glimpse of NTR30 to treat the fans. As such they have been making all arrangements and inside talk is NTR participated in the photo shoot for the purpose. NTR fans are expecting the makers to release the first look or glimpse on the day.\r\nDirector Koratala Shiva already wrapped the first schedule. The film has a coastal backdrop and NTR will be seen in dual roles as a father and son. Buzzz is NTR will also surprise all his fans in a wrestling fight. Janhvi Kapoor is the heroine in the film while Saif Ali Khan is playing the antagonist role.\r\nThe film\'s music is tuned by Anirudh Ravichander. Yuvasudha&nbsp; Arts and Yuvasudha Arts banners are bankrolling the film which is releasing on 5 April 2024.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;