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Ramesh Varma, the talented director who has delivered a superhit Rakshasudu, is getting ready to surprise the audience again with his next. The director has readied a script on a very big canvas and has titled it as Sivoham. The film is said to be a horror thriller with a treasure hunt backdrop. The film will feature a mysterious saga of a vicious devil who is after a secret treasure hidden in a temple. The film promises to be a spectacular visual extravaganza with stunning cinematography, thrilling music, and magnificent cast and crew.

The makers have unveiled an intriguing poster announcing this project. The poster shows a locked temple door with a trishul on the front. The poster also has the tagline “Unlocking a Mysterious Saga… A Battle of Wits Between Unknown Treasure and An Unholy Devil”. The poster raises curiosity on this film and catches the attention right away.

TollywoodThe makers have not yet announced the lead actor for the sequel, who will replace Sai Srinivas who starred in the first instalment.Tnm StaffTwitter The sequel of the 2019 hit film Rakshasudu is going to be a pan-India film with a Rs 100-crore budget, revealed producer Koneru Satyanarayana in an official statement on Monday, August 2. This comes a day after the film completed two years on August 1. The first part of the action thriller, which was directed by Ramesh Varma, starred Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas and Anupama Parameshwaran in lead roles. For the sequel, the makers have not yet announced who is going to be the male lead. However, Sai Srinivas is going to be replaced with another ‘big star’ in the sequel. “Rakshasudu 2 story is more exciting than the first part. It will have more commercial elements than the first part and will be more thrilling. This is going to...

Tollywood‘Rakshasudu 2’ is the sequel to the 2019 movie ‘Rakshasudu’, which was the Telugu remake of the hit Tamil movie ‘Ratsasan’.Tnm StaffDirector Ramesh Varma unveiled the title poster of his upcoming movie Rakshasudu 2 on Tuesday, July 13. The Telugu movie is the sequel of the hit crime thriller Rakshasudu, which released in 2019 and was also directed by Ramesh Varma. Featuring a bloodstained butcher’s knife with the silhouette of a man carrying a white body bag in one hand and an axe in the other, the poster sets the tone for a riveting crime thriller. Rakshasudu 2 comes with the tagline ‘Hold your breath’. The film is likely to go on the floors shortly. The makers revealed that a big star has been roped in to play the lead role in the movie. However, details about the cast and crew are yet to be revealed. Promising that the movie is going to...

TollywoodThe Telugu action movie, 'Chatrapathi' that released in 2005 was directed by SS Rajamouli and had Prabhas and Shriya Saran in the lead. Tnm StaffTollywood actor Bellamkonda Sreenivas is getting ready for his Bollywood debut with the Hindi remake of the Telugu blockbuster, Chatrapathi. According to sources, the actor is going to dub for himself in the Hindi version and to learn the nuances of the language he has appointed a language coach, Imtiaz to train him. It has also been confirmed that the movie is set to go on floors from the second week of July. The Hindi version of the movie will be helmed by director V V Vinayak, and this marks his debut Hindi project. The director is known for his hit movies in Telugu such as Tagore, and Aadi among other mass entertainers. The movie will simultaneously be released in other south Indian languages. The action drama...

TollywoodDirected by Ramesh Verma, ‘Khiladi’ stars Ravi Teja, Dimple Hayathi and Meenakshi Chaudhary in the lead roles.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeTollywood star Ravi Teja, who is popularly known as ‘Mass Maharaja’, is currently working on his Khiladi. The actor’s fans have been waiting to receive updates about the movie. Putting an end to the long wait, the teaser of the film was released by the makers on Monday. The teaser has clocked more than 3 lakh views within a short duration. Sharing the announcement with fans on Twitter, the actor wrote, “Here it is... Hope you like it!! #KhiladiTeaser.” Here it is... Hope you like it!! #KhiladiTeaser https://t.co/AU8x0yXKEx@DimpleHayathi @Meenachau6 @DirRameshVarma @ThisIsDSP @idhavish@srinu10477 #KoneruSatyanarayana #AStudiosLLP @PenMovies @RamPedditi #Khiladi — Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl) April 12, 2021 The teaser, featuring glimpses of Ravi Teja in two different avatars, promises a gripping action thriller. On one hand we see him as a prisoner,...

Entertainment The Telugu film ‘Chatrapathi’, starring Prabhas and directed by SS Rajamouli, was released in 2005. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Telugu film Chatrapathi, starring Prabhas, was among director SS Rajamouli's early films, and his first collaboration with the star before the Baahubali series. It told the story of a man who fought for the rights of refugees from Sri Lanka. It was an out-and-out action film that turned out to be a huge hit at the box office. Prabhas portrayed a character called Chatrapathi Sivaji. The film is now all set to be remade in Hindi, and Bellamkonda Sreenivas is set to make his Bollywood debut with this remake. The remake will be directed by Vv Vinayak and produced by Jayantilal Gada's Pen Studios. Vv Vinayak is known for films such as Tagore, Khaidi No. 150, and Aadi, among others. The pre-production works of the Chatrapathi remake are underway as Vijayendra Prasad,...

Tollywood The actor has become popular among Telugu audiences for extending help to those severely affected by the lockdown.Digital NativeBollywood star Sonu Sood joined the sets of the Telugu movie Alludu Adhurs recently. The star was in the news during the lockdown for helping migrant workers struggling to go back to their home states by arranging transport. He also helped several people in the Telugu-speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, endearing himself to the Telugu audiences. So when he landed at the airport in Hyderabad, Sonu Sood was surrounded by fans waiting to accord him a grand reception. Upon reaching the Alludu Adhurs shooting spot, Sonu Sood received a rousing reception from the team and was felicitated by the veteran actor Prakash Raj. In Alludu Adhurs, Bellamkonda Sreenivas will be playing the lead role, with Nabha Natesh and Anu Emmanuel roped in to play the female leads. Incidentally,...

Kollywood'Ratsasan' is about an aspiring filmmaker who becomes a police officer after his father's death and investigates the murder of schoolgirls. Digital NativeDigital NativeVishnu Vishal’s Ratsasan, a serial-killer thriller, has been the talk of the town ever since its release as it turned out to be a surprise hit, leaving everybody in the trade quite stunned. Despite being a violent film about a police officer’s chase to catch a serial killer, the film has worked big time with multiplex audiences. The film has now created a new record and has been placed at first and third spot in Top rated Tamil films and Top-rated Indian films list by IMDb. The makers of the film Ratsasan posted, ‘It is Indeed a Proud Moment for us. #AxessFilm Factory's #Ratsasan has been ranked as the #1 Tamil film in #IMDb, Further, it has been ranked #3 in all Time Top Indian Movies. A feat to cherish.

TollywoodWhile Nabha Natesh will play the female lead pair in this entertainer, Sonu Sood and Anu Emmanuel will be seen in pivotal roles.Digital NativeWe had reported earlier that Bellamkonda Sreenivas will be teaming up with director Santosh Srinivas Rowthu for a film. The official pooja for this film happened at the Ramanaidu Studios in Hyderabad recently. Ace producer Dil Raju directed the first shot and Gemini Kiran switched on the camera, with director Vv Vinayak giving the first clap. Bankrolled by G Subrahmanyam under his banner, the film has Devi Sri Prasad composing the tunes with Dudley cranking the camera. Nabha Natesh has been roped in to share screen space with Bellamkonda Sreenivas. The first look poster of the film, which also revealed the title and release date, was released recently. Titled Alludu Adhurs, the film will hit the marquee on April 30. While Bellamkonda Sreenivas and Nabha Natesh are...

TollywoodHelmed by Santosh Srinivas, the film was officially launched on November 29 at Ramanaidu studios. Digital NativeDigital Native Cinematographer Dudley, who has worked in films like Singham, Chennai Express and others, was recently roped in for Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas's next, marking the cinematographer's debut in Tollywood. The latest is that Dudley has now walked out of the project. Helmed by Santosh Srinivas, the film was officially launched on November 29 at Ramanaidu Studios. According to industry sources, Dudley walked out of the project owing to creative differences between him and director Santosh Srinivas. A source told Deccan Chronicle, "Dudley realised that the filmmakers and he were not on the same page. He felt that he would be in a tricky situation if he continues to work and the situation being such, he left the project a few days back." Now, the makers have approached Chota K Naidu to complete the rest of the movie.

TollywoodThe first part, a mystery thriller, was released in 2014 and went on to become a box-office hit.Digital NativeKarthikeya, released in the year 2014, had Nikhil and Swathi Reddy playing the lead pair with Chandoo Mondeti making his debut as a director. After five years of its release, the director has planned a sequel for it and has roped in the same lead pair. And the newest addition to the star cast is Anupama Parameswaran, who is basking in glory over the success of Rakshasudu. The makers of Karthikeya 2, which is bankrolled by People Media Factory, are planning to start shooting either during the last week of January or the first week of February. Locations in Uttarkhand and Himachal Pradesh have been earmarked for shooting and the team will be heading there soon, we hear. Reports are that hero Nikhil is doing a lot of homework for this project and will...

Kollywood Ghibran has won the Best Original Score award at the ‘East Europe International Film Festival 2019’ (which is part of Fusion International Film Festivals).Digital NativeDigital Native Vishnu Vishal starrer Ratasan, a crime-thriller which had hit the screens last year, was declared a blockbuster hit. It was directed by Ramkumar of Mundasupatti fame. The film was recently honoured with four awards at the Los Angeles Film Awards. It was felicitated with ‘Best Picture’, ‘Best Thriller’, ‘Best Score (Feature)’ and ‘Best Actor’. And the latest feather in the cap is its composer Ghibran, who has now won the Best Original Score award at the ‘East Europe International Film Festival 2019’ (which is part of Fusion International Film Festivals) that was held in Warsaw recently. Ratsasan was a critically acclaimed film with a good box office collection speaking for its success. Produced by G Dilli Babu, the film also stars Radha Ravi, Kaali Venkat,...

TollywoodHe was last seen in the Telugu remake of 'Raatsasan'.Digital NativeBellamkonda Sreenivas was looking to score a hit and it finally happened with Rakshasudu. With the film doing well at the theatres, Bellamkonda Sreenivas took his own time to sign up for his next film. The grand launch of his next will be happening on November 29 at Ramanaidu studios which will be helmed by Santosh Srinivas of Kandireega fame. The shooting of the movie would commence from December. The latest is that the actor would be sporting an eight-pack for his next. Posting a picture of himself showing off his eight-pack abs titled “Monday motivation”, Sreenivas seems to be ready for his next outing. He wrote, “This time I am coming with everything they said that I couldn’t have." The film is bankrolled by G Subrahmanyam under Sumanth Movie Productions. Popular cinematographer Dudley who worked for films like Singham,...

TollywoodShe shot fame with Vishnu Vishal's Tamil psychological thriller 'Ratsasan' directed by Ram Kumar.Digital Native'Ammu' Abhirami, who was last seen in the Dhanush starrer Asuran, has updated details about her next film. The actor is successfully juggling her career between the Tamil and Telugu film industries and has confirmed that her next will be a Telugu film. She wrote on her social media page: “#Tollywood. After #Rakshasadu my next Telugu movie Pooja happened today at Hyderabad, Really excited to do the lead role in this upcoming wonderful movie, Details will be updated soon by the production house.” #Tollywood After #Rakshasadu my next Telugu movie Pooja happened today at Hyderabad , Really excited to do the lead role in this upcoming wonderful movie, Details will be updated soon by the production house pic.twitter.com/SpJ3wzuOaz — AmmuAbhirami (@Ammu_Abhirami) November 14, 2019 While more details about this project are expected to be out soon,...

Tollywood Sri Simha is the son of renowned music composer Mm Keeravani. Digital NativeSri Simha, the son of veteran music composer Mm Keeravani is all set to make his acting debut with the Telugu film Mathu Vadhalara. Coincidentally this film will also mark the debut of Keeravani’s older son Kaala Bhairava, as music director. A fan of Jr Ntr himself, Sri Simha was set on having the star released the first look of Mathu Vadhalara. Jr Ntr released the first look of the young actor and tweeted saying, "Time flies and how! My brothers are all grown up! It gives me immense pleasure to release #MathuVadalaraFirstLook featuring Simha @Simhakoduri2302 in the lead role and Bhairi @kaalabhairava7 as the music director. Wishing them the very best on their debut. Good luck to the team!" Time flies and how! My brothers are all grown up! It gives me immense pleasure to...

TollywoodThe movie has Bellamkonda Srinivas and Anupama Parameswaran playing the lead roles.Tnm StaffRatsasan, the 2018 Tamil crime thriller which had actor Vishnu Vishal and Amala Paul playing the lead roles, is now being remade into Telugu. With director Ramesh Verma Penmetsa helming the film, the remake has Bellamkonda Srinivas and Anupama Parameswaran as the main protagonists. Titled Rakshasudu, the movie is all set to hit theatres in July. The makers of Rakshasudu released the teaser of the movie on May 31. From the minute long teaser, the Telugu version seems to be a faithful remake of the original. With only a few Tollywood actors reprising roles from the Tamil version, director Ramesh has kept most of the star cast intact. The Telugu version too has music by Ghibran, whose work was appreciated by one and all, while the lyrics have been penned by Sri Mani. Produced by A Studios, Abhishek Pictures...