Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala’s engagement 3 years after divorce from Samantha!

Actress Sobhita Dhulipala and actor Naga Chaitanya finally confirmed their relationship with an engagement ceremony, ending many rumors and conjectures. The initial photos that Nagarjuna posted on X are eliciting conflicting responses.

Nagarjuna, a popular actor in Tollywood, and the father of Naga Chaitanya recently congratulated the engaged couple on their engagement by sharing some beautiful photos from the event. Soon after the article was published online, people took to social media to quickly express their opinions. Many users congratulated the pair, referring to it as a fresh start in their posts.

Regarding Naga Chaitanya's prior marriage to actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, online users weren't slow to weigh in. "No hate to Sobhita but we love Samantha," a user commented.

The Internet was astute enough to deduce that there was a simmering romance between the two stars, even though Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita had never made their relationship public before this declaration.

In honor of his son's happy marriage, Nagarjuna wrote a heartfelt message on his X (formerly Twitter). He stated in his post, “We are delighted to announce the engagement of our son, Naga Chaitanya, to Sobhita Dhulipala, which took place this morning at 9:42 am. We are overjoyed to welcome her into our family. Congratulations to the happy couple!”

"We are delighted to announce the engagement of our son, Naga Chaitanya, to Sobhita Dhulipala, which took place this morning at 9:42 a.m.!!
We are overjoyed to welcome her into our family.
Congratulations to the happy couple!
Wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness. 💐… pic.twitter.com/buiBGa52lD

— Nagarjuna Akkineni (@iamnagarjuna) August 8, 2024

The pair looked happy as they posed for photos with Nagarjuna that were circulated online. Both Sobhitha and Naga Chaitanya were ethereal in their understated yet sophisticated traditional clothing.

Best wishes to the recently engaged couple!

 

Mita Vashisht’s casting couch experience in the Telugu film industry!

Mita Vashisht is an accomplished actor, producer, and director who has worked on several movies, TV series, and documentaries. She worked with Bollywood's B-town stars for a long period, but she was also active in the Telugu and other film industries.

In an interview, she reportedly admitted that she had become a victim of the casting couch.

In a number of Hindi movies, including Chandni, Dil Se, Ghulam, Taal, and Good Luck Jerry, Mita Vashisht had small roles. The actress reminisced about her days spent on the casting couch in the Telugu film business and said she loved being called a theater artist.

 

In an interview with the media, the seasoned actress revealed that "a Telugu film industry film producer tried to force himself on me." She went on to explain that she received an opportunity to play the lead in a Telugu director's film while she was competing in the Chennai Film Festival.

 

She stated she had accepted his offer of the work and that she would have to move in with him for two months. She felt at first that the director was implying that she would have to go to his house and get ready for the part because of his poor command of English. But the moment he said it again, she got up and began to leave the room. She continued, "I got out of there somehow, even though he tried to block my way."

 

Mita stated in the same interview that she had told filmmakers early in her career that she would not be "going to sleep with them for films." She was turned down for many movies due to her strong morals. Nevertheless, some decided to include her in their movie after seeing it.

Ganesh Acharya in awe of Allu Arjun and Samantha’s act in song Oo Antava!

In the hit film Pushpa: The Rise, Allu Arjun and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s special song Oo Antava instantly became a blockbuster and garnered lots of admiration from the viewers. Besides the lyrics of the song, its dance moves and hook steps are also getting lots of attention. As we all know that choreographer Ganesh Acharya is the person behind the super sensuous dance.

Lately, in a media chat with a daily, Ganesh Acharya opened up on working with Allu Arjun and Samantha during the song. Ganesh Acharya revealed, “Allu Arjun called me to choreograph in a very short notice. We rehearsed for the song for two days and I worked with Samantha for the first time. I briefed both of them on how I wanted the song and how we will do the sensuous moves. They rehearsed and did justice to the song. Samantha and Arjun brought a certain attitude to the song and that is why the song worked really well.”

Sai Pallavi’s hard prep sessions for her role in Virata Parvam?

Previously, the makers of VIrata Parvam released the first look of South star Sai Pallavi on her Birthday. Recently, new reports have emerged claiming that she has been undergoing some very intense training sessions for her role in the movie.

As per media reports, Sai Pallavi will be seen as a country singer who is attracted to Rana Daggubati, a Naxal leader in the movie. The intense romantic action drama will be set in the backdrop of the 1990’s Naxal-infested Andhra Pradesh. Directed by Venu Udugula, the movie also has Priyamani, Nandita Das, Naveen Chandra, Zarina Wahab, Eswari Rao and Sai Chand in key roles.

Raashi Khanna’s romance with Suriya in Aruvaa!

South star Raashi Khanna will be essaying the female lead opposite south biggie Suriya. She tweeted about the thrilling news and the followers could not stop congratulating the gorgeous diva on Twitter.

The southern actress will also star in Aranmanai 3. The fans and film viewers are most thrilled about Raashi Khanna romancing south star Suriya on the big screen. She went live on her Twitter account and the hashtag #askraashi was trending on Twitter. The fans began throwing questions at the south siren. Raashi Khanna made sure she gives out some very straightforward answers.

Keerthy Suresh’s another biopic act on card?

Well-known south star Keerthy Suresh left the viewers astounded with her phenomenal act in renowned actress Savitri's biopic, Mahanati. Keerthy pulled off the role with dignity and grace.

Now as per media sources, Keerthy Suresh has been approached to essay the lead role in another Telugu biopic. Reports specified Keerthy has been considered to play the role of Mahesh Babu's stepmother Vijaya Nirmala, who is the second wife of megastar Krishna. On the other side, the late veteran actress' son Naresh has criticized the news.

Vijaya Nirmala's son and actor Naresh is writing the project. While strong reports have surfaced on social media, Vijaya's son Naresh has slammed the news stating has already started writing the script but has not given permission to anybody to make a biopic on his mother. In a media chat, he revealed, “She asked me to write a script for the biopic and I started work. But after her health deteriorated last year, and in view of subsequent developments (Vijaya Nirmala passed away in June 2019), I have slowed down the writing process." He also further added that no actress has been approached as of now and that it would take a year to complete the script.

The veteran actress Vijaya Nirmala is known for being the first woman to direct 44 movies that made her enter Guinness book of world records.

Priyanka Arul Mohan’s romantic angle with Nithiin?

As per buzz, south star Priyanka Arul Mohan will be essaying the female lead in the Telugu remake of Andhadhun alongside Nithiin.

According the media reports, Priyanka Arul Mohan has been finalised to essay the female lead opposite the Bheeshma actor Nithiin. There is no official announcement out yet about the movie's female lead. The makers of the movie have already launched the movie by doing a formal ceremony. The news buzzes on the Telugu remake of Andhadhun further add that Priyanka Arul Mohan will be essaying the role which was originally played by Radhika Apte.

Prabhas’s reason behind NO for film with Samantha Akkineni!

Recently, The Baahubali star Prabhas disclosed the reason for not doing a movie with Samantha Akkineni. He reveals that he and the Oh Baby actress Samantha have height issues.

According the newest media reports, Prabhas goes on to add that due to the difference in both their heights, he did not star in a movie along with Samantha. Prabhas is 1.83 m tall and Samantha is 1.58 m in height. Now, the fans and film viewers were taken by surprise when Prabhas specified that the height issue was the reason for not pairing up with the gorgeous Samantha Akkineni.

On the film front, Prabhas will feature along with Pooja Hegde in the forthcoming movie which is tentatively titled Prabhas 20. The movie is directed by ace south director Radha Krishna Kumar.

No second lady for Allu Arjun beside Rashmika Mandanna?

As per media reports that south star Allu Arjun has been paired up opposite Rashmika Mandanna in the upcoming movie Pushpa. But, there were a few conjectures for the past few days that apart from her, there will be a second female lead in the action drama. There were also rumours that Allu Arjun and Rashmika will not be seen romancing each other in the film.

Reports suggested that Nivetha Thomas will be cast as the second female lead in Pushpa. But, a few media sources revealed that Rashmika will be the only leading lady in the movie. As per media report, the script which is written does not leave any scope for a second female lead in the much-awaited action-drama. Film Pushpa is going to be released in numerous languages in several theatres across the country. It also features Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty, Dhananjay, Bobby Simha, Prakash Raj, Jagapati Babu, and others in key roles. It has been co-produced by Y. Naveen and is directed by Sukumar.

Kajal Aggarwal’s no for a Kollywood film with Udhayanidhi Stalin?

South actress Kajal Aggarwal has seemingly rejected a movie opposite Udhayanidhi Stalin. As per media report that Kajal declined the Kollywood film owing to the differences between her and the lead actor Udhayanidhi Stalin.

Presently, there is no official confirmation about why Kajal rejected the movie has been pronounced by the makers, but, Udhayanidhi Stalin starrer is on a hunt of a new leading lady. The stunning actress Kajal Aggarwal will reportedly star alongside south superstar Chiranjeevi in his forthcoming movie titled Acharya. She also will be seen in the much-awaited movie Indian 2. This southern drama will feature south megastar Kamal Haasan as the lead.

The Baahubali star Prabhas’s desire for fresh concepts!

South biggie Prabhas looks for an engaging plotline while picking a project, and tells it should be designed to amuse the audience.

"The story must be engaging and designed in a way that will entertain the audience. While I do pay attention to my character in the film and the script, I think the plotline is what matters the most," Prabhas revealed while speaking about how he picks his projects.

"My previous movies worked because of the way the director has treated the film, giving importance to each minute detail and not only concentrating on the big picture," he further added.

"Fresh concepts should work more if done correctly," he further revealed.

Vijay Deverakonda in don's son avatar for Fighter?

Well-known south superstar Vijay Deverakonda will be seen in the highly awaited film, Fighter. It is directed by iSmart Shankar's director, Puri Jagannadh. The movie will Vijay Deverakonda opposite Ananya Panday. The newest news update about the south film Fighter reveals that the lead actor is playing the role of a don's son.

There is a strong conjecture in the south film industry that Vijay Deverakonda's forthcoming movie will revolve around the story of a don and his son, which will be essayed by Vijay. The movie is backed by Charmme Kaur and Puri's banner.

Chiranjeevi talks about a strong social message in Acharya!

Recently, during a media chat, superstar Chiranjeevi disclosed that his next movie Acharya will have a strong social message, yet it will not be preachy. He further disclosed that the movie will have a socio-political message and it will show a man’s struggle to conserve natural resources. He also added that the movie will have all commercial aspects that would be expected of a Koratala Siva directorial. Acharya will have Kajal Aggarwal as the leading lady.

Previously, south star Trisha Krishnan was roped in to play the female lead. However, she walked out of the film citing creative differences. It is to be noted that the makers have not yet officially launched the title. Chiranjeevi, while speaking during an event, revealed it accidentally.

Chiranjeevi reveals about Trisha's exit from Acharya!

South actress Trisha Krishnan, who was hyped to play the lead in Superstar Chiranjeevi’s film with Koratala Siva, lately walked out of the project due to creative differences. Trisha took to social media and pronounced it. Trisha posted, "Sometimes things turn out to be different from what was initially said and discussed. Due to creative differences, I have chosen not to be part of Chiranjeevi sirs film. Wishing the team, my lovely Telugu audiences-hope to see you soon in an exciting project."

As per media buzz, Chiranjeevi now opened up on Trisha's exit. He lately in a media chat disclosed that the only reason Trisha left Acharya was for Mani Ratnam's project.

As per a Telugu portal, Chiranjeevi stated, “I asked my team if they had any issue with Trisha Krishna. My daughter Sushmita was ready with her outfits. I was shocked when I heard the news about her exit. Later I came to know that she signed Mani Ratnam’ project and allotted bulk dates for the project. Hence, she walked out of my movie Acharya. No one from the team of Acharya had creative differences with Trisha Krishnan.”

Earlier, both co-starred in 2006 film Stalin.

Anushka Shetty Pawan Kalyan unite for Krish Jagarlamudi’s next?

As per media reports, south actress Anushka Shetty could feature along with superstar Pawan Kalyan. The movie is seemingly directed by south director Krish Jagarlamudi. There is no official pronouncement about the female lead of the movie.

But, the media conjecture is clearly hinting at Anushka Shetty starring in the Pawan Kalyan movie. Earlier, south star Pawan Kalyan made a comeback to movies with the southern remake of Bollywood film called Pink.

The actor cum politician Pawan Kalyan will be playing the role which was originally played by superstar Amitabh Bachchan. The movie, Vakeel Saab is one of the most highly awaited films of the south film industry.

Ravi Teja to uncover Krack’s new poster amid lockdown!

As we all know that Ravi Teja’s biggest hope is in his forthcoming movie, Krack, directed by Gopichand Malineni. Recently, the makers of the movie released a new poster featuring Ravi Teja and Shruti Haasan along with a child.

Sharing the poster on Twitter, Ravi Teja captioned it as, "Stay at home and enjoy with your family (sic)."

We can see a happy family in the poster as Ravi Teja carrying Shruti Haasan and a child artist. The actor can be seen in a cop uniform, which indicates that he plays a cop in the movie. Film Krack marks Shruti Haasan's comeback in Tollywood films.

Vijay Deverakonda’s next with Brochevarevarura fame Vivek Athreya?

South biggie Vijay Deverakonda may unite with Brochevarevarura fame Vivek Athreya for his next movie after his movie with Puri Jaganth, Fighter.

Now, Vijay Deverakonda will unite with Brochevarevarura fame Vivek Athreya for his next movie. While there is no official verification on this news yet, it has caught social media on fire with people sharing it across all platforms.

Meanwhile, Vijay Deverakonda recently opened up about his love life and to the much relief of his female fans, he specified that he has been too busy to be involved in any romantic relationship. Vijay’s action movie Fighter with Puri was wrapped up recently. The film also stars Ananya Pandey and Vijay will be seen as a fighter with a stutter.

Samantha Akkineni to enact Carnatic singer Nagarathnamma in her next?

As per latest buzz, South biggie Samantha Akkineni was seemingly approached by legendary director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao to essay the lead role in the biopic of popular Carnatic singer Nagarathnamma.

As per media reports that Samantha is mighty impressed with the biopic and she is keen to come on-board for the bilingual project. The movie is likely to begin next year and it will be released in Telugu and Tamil.

Director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao’s last directorial was Welcome Obama, which was released in 2013. Nagarathnamma was a Carnatic singer from the pre-independence era and reports suggest that she was a descendant of the famous devadasi community.

Prabhas to become a fortune teller for Prabhas 20!

As per buzz on Prabhas 20, Prabhas will be essaying the role of a fortune teller in the movie. The film is based in the era of 1970. The cast and crew had returned to the country after wrapping up the shoot in Georgia. South beauty Pooja Hegde had also shared a photograph on her Instagram account when she was at the airport heading to Georgia to shoot for Prabhas 20.

The latest media update on Prabhas 20 states that the post-production has begun. The team of the Prabhas starrer has delayed their filming owing to the global Coronavirus outbreak. The south drama is seemingly based in Europe.

Kollywood star Dhruv Vikram to play a lead in Mari Selvaraj's next!

South director Mari Selvaraj, who lately directed Dhanush’s Karnan, will seemingly be directing Dhruv Vikram’s next movie. Dhruv Vikram made his debut with Adithya Varma last year.

An untitled movie is the remake of super hit Telugu film Arjun Reddy, which had Vijay Devarakonda as the lead. Some media reports suggest that this new film will be bankrolled by produced by E4 Entertainment and Banita Sandhu will be seen as the female lead.

Popular south star Priya Anand will also be seen essaying an important role. However, an official pronouncement of the project has not been made yet. Mari Selvaraj made his directorial debut with Pariyerum Perumal.