Chennai, Aug 9 (Ians) The Indian men’s hockey team thrashed Pakistan 4-0 in its final group match of the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, here on Wednesday.
With this dominating win, India finished on the top of the table and will take on fourth placed Japan in the semi-finals.
The Indian team’s victory was powered by a brace from Harmanpreet Singh while Jugraj Singh (36’) and Akashdeep Singh (55’) also scored crucial goals to put the seal on the win.
The first quarter commenced with high octane action unfolding on both ends of the pitch. As early as the second minute a penalty corner in favour of Pakistan saw Pathak keep out a venomous strike by Sufiyan.
Recovering quickly, the Indian attackers moved forward with intent, frequently penetrating the Pakistan circle. In the final minutes of the first quarter, captain Harmanpreet Singh slotted home a signature...
With this dominating win, India finished on the top of the table and will take on fourth placed Japan in the semi-finals.
The Indian team’s victory was powered by a brace from Harmanpreet Singh while Jugraj Singh (36’) and Akashdeep Singh (55’) also scored crucial goals to put the seal on the win.
The first quarter commenced with high octane action unfolding on both ends of the pitch. As early as the second minute a penalty corner in favour of Pakistan saw Pathak keep out a venomous strike by Sufiyan.
Recovering quickly, the Indian attackers moved forward with intent, frequently penetrating the Pakistan circle. In the final minutes of the first quarter, captain Harmanpreet Singh slotted home a signature...
- 8/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Telugu star Mahesh Babu on Monday launched the trailer of director Mohanakrishna Indraganti’s upcoming romantic entertainer, ‘Aa Ammayi Gurinchi Meeku Cheppali’. The film, which features Nitro Star Sudheer Babu and Krithi Shetty in the lead, is being produced by B Mahendra Babu and Kiran Ballapalli for Benchmark Studios in association with Mythri Movie Makers. Gajulapalle Sudheer Babu is presenting the film.
The trailer begins with Krithi Shetty, a doctor by profession, accepting to act in movies. Sudheer Babu, who’s a successful filmmaker in the film, is on cloud nine with her decision.
Although Krithi harbours the dream of becoming an actress, her parents are completely against it as they hate the film industry and don’t have a good opinion about it. What happens to the love story of the actress and the filmmaker is what the film is all about.
Sudheer Babu looks charming as a young filmmaker in the trailer.
The trailer begins with Krithi Shetty, a doctor by profession, accepting to act in movies. Sudheer Babu, who’s a successful filmmaker in the film, is on cloud nine with her decision.
Although Krithi harbours the dream of becoming an actress, her parents are completely against it as they hate the film industry and don’t have a good opinion about it. What happens to the love story of the actress and the filmmaker is what the film is all about.
Sudheer Babu looks charming as a young filmmaker in the trailer.
- 9/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Birmingham, Aug 8 (Ians) The Indian men’s hockey team has suffered a setback ahead of the Commonwealth Games final against powerhouse Australia with young midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad ruled out of the gold-medal clash due to a knee injury. Vivek Sagar, along with skipper Manpreet Singh, has been the livewire in the midfield all through […]...
- 8/8/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
EntertainmentAnte Sundaraniki will be released on June 10 in three languages — Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam.Tnm StaffThe official trailer for the upcoming Telugu film Ante Sundaraniki, starring Nani and directed by Vivek Athreya, was launched on Thursday, June 2. The trailer sets the scene for a fun romantic-comedy. Nani and Nazriya Fahadh portray the lead characters — Sundar Prasad and Leela Thomas. The worlds of Sundar and Leela are different and so are their families. While Sundar Prasad, played by Nani, is shown to be from an orthodox, superstitious Telugu Brahmin family, Nazriya plays Leela Thomas, a Malayali Christian woman. While the family is against Sundar’s wish of crossing the oceans to land in the USA, Leela also has her own dream. The trailer, besides expanding on the story further from what was stated in the teaser, also has several hilarious dialogues. Watch the official trailer of the movie below. The cinematography...
- 6/3/2022
- by BNitin
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe teaser shows a glimpse of the love story between a Telugu Brahmin man and a Malayali Christian woman. Tnm StaffNani and Nazriya in Ante Sundaraniki: YouTube/Mythri Movie MakersThe teaser for Nani and Nazriya Nazim Fahadh’s upcoming film Ante Sundaraniki was released on Wednesday, April 20, along with an announcement regarding the film’s release date. The film, directed by Vivek Athreya, will be released in theatres on June 10. It will also be released in Tamil as Adade Sundara and in Malayalam as Aha Sundara. The teaser shows a glimpse of the love story between Nani and Nazriya’s characters. While Sundar Prasad, played by Nani, is shown to be from an orthodox, superstitious Telugu Brahmin family, Nazriya plays Leela Thomas, a Malayali Christian woman. While the teaser video gives us a peek into an endearing romance, it indicates that there’s more to the film than the interfaith love story.
- 4/20/2022
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
TollywoodNazriya, who will be seen opposite actor Nani, is making her Telugu debut with the Vivek Athreya directorial. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTube- Mythri Movie MakersA beloved figure in the Malayalam and Tamil film industries, actor Nazriya Fahadh is all set to make her Tollywood debut with Ante Sundaraniki, co-starring actor Nani. The makers unveiled the first look motion poster of her character Leela Thomas on Thursday, March 17. Sharing the poster, Mythri Movie Makers, the production banner bankrolling the film wrote: “Introducing our Electric Charm #NazriyaFahadh as Ms.Leela Thomas.” Nani, who will be sharing the screen with Nazriya in the film, also shared the poster. “Meet our Leela. Leela Thomas,Heart of #AnteSundaraniki.” Donning a blue shirt and denim pants, the motion poster titled ‘Prayer of Leela’ introduces Nazriya as a photographer. Billed as an entertainer, Ante Sundaraniki is written and directed by Vivek Athreya. The technical team includes music composer Vivek Sagar,...
- 3/17/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film marks actor Nazriya Nazim’s Tollywood debut.Tnm StaffMythri Movie Makers/ TwitterAhead of popular Tollywood actor Nani’s birthday on February 24, the makers of his upcoming movie Ante Sundaraniki, unveiled a new promo from the film on Wednesday, February 23. In the promo video, Nani is seen performing a religious ceremony on his birthday. The promo sets the tone for an entertaining family drama. The makers had also released a fun poster from the movie on the same day. “Sundar Barthhday Blast' (Sundar's birthday blast) will surprise everyone,” Mythri Movie Makers, the production banner bankrolling the project, tweeted on February 23. Donning a traditional attire, Nani retains an innocent look in the poster. Written and directed by Vivek Athreya, well known for films like Mental Madhilo and Brochevarevarura, Ante Sundaraniki, is bankrolled by the prestigious production house, Mythri Movie Makers. Vivek Sagar has scored the music for this rom-com. Nazriya...
- 2/23/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Actor Sudheer Babu and director Mohanakrishna Indraganti have come together again with the beautiful and unique love story ‘Aa Ammayi Gurinchi Meeku Cheppali’. The makers just launched the first single titled ‘Kotha Kotha Gaa’ from the movie. The song ‘Kotha Kotha Gaa’ is a melodious composition by Vivek Sagar, as he impresses with pleasant, yet […]...
- 2/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Tollywood‘Raja Raja Chora’ marks the directorial debut of filmmaker Hasith Goli.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeThe teaser of actor Sree Vishnu’s upcoming Telugu movie Raja Raja Chora was unveiled on Friday, June 18. Sharing the teaser with followers on social media, the Gaali Sampath actor wrote, “It’s my good fortune to play this character. I am promising you all that I will tickle your funny bone with this movie.” The teaser opens with a viral quote of self-styled godman Nithyananda: “So the me resides in this as me is residing in all of that as me. So that me, through this me is talking to me.” Sree Vishnu is seen as a thief, who is actually an engineering graduate named Rajavarapu Bhaskar Raju. The protagonist, who seems to be a software engineer by day and also a small-time thief, lands in trouble. How he manages to escape the hurdles that come his way,...
- 6/18/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
TollywoodNazriya Nazim Fahadh will be starring opposite popular Telugu actor Nani.Tnm StaffFacebookActor Nazriya Nazim Fahadh, who predominantly works in Malayalam and Tamil movies, took to Instagram on Monday to share some exciting news with fans. Nazriya announced that she has joined the shooting for her debut Tollywood movie Ante Sundaraniki. Calling it special Nazriya wrote, “Andariki Namaskaram! Today I start shooting for my first Telugu film. First is always special. Ante Sundaraniki will be special (sic).” Many celebrities such as Nivetha Thomas, Anupama Parameswaran, Parvathy and Vijay Yesudas among others, posted comments conveying their wishes. Touted to be a romantic comedy, the film is helmed by Vivek Athreya, this is his third film after Mental Madhilo and Brochevarevarura. Meanwhile, this film marks actor Nani’s 28th. The project is bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers. Touted to be a musical romantic comedy, the film is scheduled to hit the big screens this year.
- 4/19/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Tollywood Nani had produced the first part, which starred Vishwak Sen and Ruhani Sharma.Digital NativeDigital NativeTelugu actor Nani's production venture Hit: The First Case, a mystery thriller, had hit the theatres in February last year. Starring Vishwak Sen, Ruhani Sharma and Murali Sharma, the film was directed by a debutant Sailesh Kolanu. Hit, which stands for ‘Homicide Intervention Team’, follows the journey of Vikram Rudraraju, a cop who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, and the way he unravels the mystery behind a missing case. Exactly one year since the release of Hit, Nani has announced that a sequel is on the cards. The second part will be all about the journey of “Kd” from Andhra Pradesh, and Nani has left the audience to guess who and what Kd means. Sharing the news, Nani tweeted, “1 year of Hit today What better day to announce Part 2 :) You've seen how...
- 2/28/2021
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
BOLLYWOODThe remake, titled ‘Velley’, will have Abhay Deol and Sunny Deol’s son Karan in the lead. Digital NativeDigital NativeReports have emerged that the Hindi remake rights of the hit Telugu film Brochevarevarura have been bagged by Bollywood star Ajay Devgn. Sources in the know say that the remake will have Abhay Deol playing the lead role, along with Sunny Deol’s son Karan. Tipped to be titled as Velley in Hindi, the script work for the film is currently on. Brochevarevarura, which released in June last year, went on to become a big hit. The crime comedy was directed Vivek Athreya and produced by Vijay Kumar Manyam under the banner of Manyam Productions. It starred Sree Vishnu, Nivetha Thomas, Nivetha Pethuraj and Satyadev Kancharana in the lead roles, with Priyadarshi Pullikonda and Rahul Ramakrishna in important roles. Vivek Sagar had composed music for this film with Sai Sriram taking...
- 12/19/2020
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
Tollywood This romantic comedy has Nazriya Fahadh making her Telugu debut opposite Nani.Tnm StaffCourtesy..TwitterTollywood actor Nani is all set to start working on his next movie Ante Sundaraniki!, which reportedly is a romantic comedy entertainer. An official announcement was made about the film’s release and current status, and a curtain raiser was released on Saturday by the production house, Mythri Movie Makers, and Nani on social media. The movie has Nazriya Fahadh of Bangalore Days fame as the female lead. Ante Sundaraniki! marks the actor’s Telugu debut. Nazriya has done 13 films in Malayalam and five in Tamil so far. Ante Sundaraniki! marks Nani’s 28th movie. It is slated to be released in 2021 and the shooting is yet to commence, according to the makers. Nani took to Twitter to release the curtain raiser, with the caption: “Love like never before, Laugh like never before. Nani’s 28 is Ante Sundaraniki!
- 11/21/2020
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
OTTThe actor's last movie 'Hit' was an intense investigative thriller.Digital NativeTollywood actor Vishwak Sen’s next film in the pipeline is Paagal. The shooting of this film was under progress until a few days ago but with the coronavirus scare and the lockdown, it has been stalled. The shooting will resume soon after the lockdown ends. Krithi Shetty, who is awaiting the release of her debut movie Uppena, is in talks to play the female lead in Paagal. The film is directed by debutant Naresh Kuppili with Bekkam Venugopal producing it under his banner. Radhan is part of the technical crew and will be composing the tunes. While Paagal is taking shape, news is in that Vishwak Sen is all set to foray into the Ott platform. He is in talks to play an important role in a web series, according to sources. More details about this...
- 4/4/2020
- by vignesh@thenewsminute.com
- The News Minute
OTTThe actor's last movie 'Hit' was an intense investigative thriller.Digital NativeTollywood actor Vishwak Sen’s next film in the pipeline is Paagal. The shooting of this film was under progress until a few days ago but with the coronavirus scare and the lockdown, it has been stalled. The shooting will resume soon after the lockdown ends. Krithi Shetty, who is awaiting the release of her debut movie Uppena, is in talks to play the female lead in Paagal. The film is directed by debutant Naresh Kuppili with Bekkam Venugopal producing it under his banner. Radhan is part of the technical crew and will be composing the tunes. While Paagal is taking shape, news is in that Vishwak Sen is all set to foray into the Ott platform. He is in talks to play an important role in a web series, according to sources. More details about this...
- 4/4/2020
- by vignesh@thenewsminute.com
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film will be directed by debutant Naresh Kuppili and Bekkam Venugopal will be producing it under his banner.Digital NativeTollywood actor Vishwak Sen is on cloud nine with his last two consecutive outings - Falaknuma Das and Hit – turning out to be good box office hits. Following this, there is an announcement about the actor’s next. Vishwak Sen’s upcoming film is titled Paagal and will be directed by debutant Naresh Kuppili with Bekkam Venugopal producing under his banner. Paagal was launched with a pooja ceremony which was attended Rana Daggubati, who delivered the first-clap, and ace producer Dil Raju. Radhan is part of the technical crew and will be composing the tunes. The groundwork for this project is on and it is expected to go on the floors soon. The team is currently busy looking to sign up Vishwak's co-star in the film. Vishwak Sen is currently...
- 3/20/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film will be directed by debutante Hasith Goli.Digital NativeTollywood actor Sree Vishnu has worked with quite a few new directors in his career, his next venture too will be directed by newcomer Hasith Goli. Incidentally, Hasith Goli and Sree Vishnu share a good rapport as the former had penned lyrics for the latter’s films such as Mental Madhilo and Brochevarevarura. The first look poster of Raja Raja Chora was released out online recently and has captured the attention of the film buffs. Tg Vishwaprasad and Abhishek Agarwal are bankrolling the film under their respective banners People Media Factory and Abhishek Agarwal Arts. Speaking about the film, one of its producers Tg Vishwaprasad has said in an interview with the Deccan Chronicle, “We are happy to work with talented people like Sree Vishnu and Hasith Goli. We have completed one schedule of the shoot and more work is going on.
- 3/3/2020
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film is a remake of the Hindi hit 'Vicky Donor'. Digital NativeThe National Award-winning 2011 film Vicky Donor is being remade in Tamil under the title Dharala Prabhu. The remake is directed by Krishna Marimuthu and Harish Kalyan is reprising the role done by Ayushmann Khurrana in the original. Veteran comedian Vivek is playing the doctor, which was played by Annu Kapoor in its Hindi original. Produced by Screen Scene Entertainments, the makers have released the trailer of the film on Monday which has been well received by the audiences. Krishna Marimuthu a former associate of director Al Vijay had conceptualised a promo musical video The Mercury Song for director Karthik Subbaraj‘s Mercury in 2018. Krishna Marimuthu made his debut a couple of years with Naga Chaitanya starrer Telugu action thriller Yudham Sharanam. The film will have eight music directors - Vivek-Merin duo, four-member Tamil rock band Oorka...
- 2/25/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe muhurat of 'Hit: The First Case' happened in Hyderabad a few months ago. Digital NativeThe first look of the upcoming film Hit, starring Vishwak Sen and Ruhani Sharma was released online on the occasion of the New Year’s Day and had managed to grab the attention of the netizens. The film is a revenge thriller, going by the brief teaser. On the launch, Vishwak Sen shared this post on his Facebook page: “Come brother. Let’s start a fire. First Glimpse of Hit. https://youtu.be/AKNqoKWresI. #HITGlimpse #HITMovie #Hit #VishwakSen @iRuhaniSharma @PrashantiTipirn @NameisNani @KolanuSailesh.” Nani, the producer of Hit, wrote on Twitter, “Here’s the first glimpse https://youtu.be/AKNqoKWresI Hitting theatres this February 28th :)#HITGlimpse #HITMovie #Hit #VishwakSen @iRuhaniSharma @PrashantiTipirn @KolanuSailesh @walpostercinema.” Here’s the first glimpse https://t.co/Qdm0LIEcQT Hitting theatres this February 28th :)#HITGlimpse #HITMovie #Hit #VishwakSen @iRuhaniSharma @PrashantiTipirn...
- 1/3/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
Sandalwood The film is said to be a remake of the Telugu flick ‘Brochevarevarura’. Digital NativeSumanth Shailendra’s new film is titled Govinda Govinda and it will mark the directorial debut of Tilak. Sumanth plays a college student in this entertainer which has Bhavana and Kavitha Gowda as the female leads. The shooting of this film is already in progress with the team camping in Kaiwara. This is the actor's next venture following Dilwala, and his first film to come out after the actor got married. The film is bankrolled by Sumanth’s father Shailendra in association with Ravi R Garini. Touted to be a romantic thriller, reports are that it is inspired by the Telugu movie Brochevarevarura. Sources in the know say that the filmmakers have retained the core plot of the Telugu film while making changes to suit the Kannada audiences. Govinda Govinda will mark the debut of music director Hitesh,...
- 12/12/2019
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film will be released on November 8.Digital NativeThippara Meesam is getting ready for release soon and we hear some interesting facts about this entertainer. The producers of the film Rizwan Entertainment posted on their social page that an underwater sequence in the film was shot for three continuous days. “One of the interesting facts from Thippara Meesam making. It contains some of the most striking underwater footage we've seen randomly, 3 days continuous shoot taken place with our talented team.” One of the interesting facts from #Thipparameesam making. It contains some of the most striking underwater footage we've seen randomly, 3days continuous shoot taken place with our talented team.@sreevishnuoffl @nikkitamboli @KrishnavijayL#ThipparaaMeesamOnNov8th pic.twitter.com/iiG9HB0UJD — Rizwan Entertainment (@RizwanEnt) October 22, 2019 The teaser cut of Thippara Meesam was released a few days ago and it did give us a glimpse of the underwater sequence. This has raised...
- 10/26/2019
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
TollywoodSailesh Kolanu will be making his debut as a director with this flick and Ruhani Singh has been roped in to play the female lead. Digital NativeDigital Native The announcement came in that Vishwak Sen of Falaknuma Das fame is all set to work in a movie that will be bankrolled by Nani under his home banner. Revealing about the project, Vishwak Sen wrote on his social media page earlier, “Will be announced soon by Nani @nameisnani himself.” And now the official word is out that the film is titled Hit. The muhurat of Hit: The First Case happened in Hyderabad with the first look also out. Nani took to twitter and announced the project, "Wpc production no 2 is #Hit *ing #VishwakSen @iRuhaniSharma Introducing dir Sailesh Music by @viveksagar #Manikandan @PrashantiTipirn We proudly bring you a unique concept and introduce some great talent yet again and the team need all...
- 10/25/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
Tollywood The film which was released in June this year, was a crime comedy that went on to become a big hit. Digital NativeDirector Vivek Athreya who scored back-to-back hits with Mental Madhilo and Brochevarevarura is now gearing up for his third project which is going to be a quirky thriller. Brochevarevarura, which released in June this year, was a crime comedy that went on to become a big hit. The film was produced by Vijay Kumar Manyam under the banner of Manyam Productions. It starred Sree Vishnu, Nivetha Thomas, Nivetha Pethuraj, Satyadev Kancharana in the lead roles with Priyadarshi Pullikonda, Rahul Ramakrishna in important roles. Vivek Sagar had composed music for this film with Sai Sriram taking care of the cinematography and Raviteja Girijala doing the editing. Following the success of the film expectations were high as to what director Vivek Athreya’s next would be. Now, according to industry sources,...
- 10/16/2019
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe cast deserves a full round of applause for pulling off such natural actingKrishna SripadaClean, whacky comedies are gold-dust these days. Movies where you can laugh wholeheartedly, without worrying about embarrassing scenes popping up suddenly are hard to come by. Brochevarevarura proves that you do not need over-the-top plots, and high-flying budgets to pull off a whacky, crazy comedy that makes you laugh, and keeps you edge-of-the-seat interested right till the end. That Vivek Athreya, the director, gets the cast, so perfectly, in itself is a win; he picks a bunch of 'the right people', who bring a casual effortless charm to the story. The movie features two parallel tales which intersect later. On one side is a wannabe writer (Satya Dev), narrating a story to an actor (Nivetha Pethuraj). On the other side, are three intermediate students (too grown-up for 12th standard but they keep getting zeroes in their...
- 6/29/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
TollywoodA remake of the Malayalam film 'Angamaly Diaries', 'Falaknuma Das' is populated with characters who are difficult to root for.Krishna SripadaThe remake of the Malayalam film Angamaly Diaries, Falaknuma Das is a realistic crime drama that revolves around a testosterone-driven, eternally animalistic, mindless bunch of toxic men forever courting trouble. The most impressive thing about the movie is that it has been directed by the man who plays the protagonist Das himself, Vishwak Sen, who shot to fame after Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi (the director of that movie Tharun Bhascker plays a cameo in this one and is a mighty fine actor himself.) Directing his own character Das, though, Vishwak Sen has failed to grasp the essence of a plotline such as this, glamorising an otherwise annoying character needlessly. The movie charts the story of friends who grow up wanting to act like goons, start their own gang,...
- 5/31/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe project, which was titled 'Pon Ondru Kandein' failed to start owing to financial issues and there was no further news about its development.Digital NativeTelugu film Pelli Choopulu turned out to be a smash hit following which its Tamil remake rights were bagged by the director-producer Gautham Menon. It was announced that Vishnu Vishal and Tammannah would be playing the lead pair with Senthil Veerasamy of Rajathandhiram fame roped in to direct the film. However, the project, which was titled Pon Ondru Kandein, failed to start owing to financial issues and there was no further news about its development. After all these months, there is now news that Pelli Choopulu remake has been revived. Sources in the know say that Gautham Menon has sold the remake rights to another production house and that the project is now taking shape. While we hear that Vishnu Vishal will be playing the lead role,...
- 5/29/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe movie is a remake of the hit Malayalam film ‘Angamaly Diaries.’ Digital NativeThe trailer of the Telugu movie Falaknuma Das was recently unveiled by actor Venkatesh and has created a lot of expectations. From the trailer released, it is evident that a major portion of the film has been shot in Hyderabad’s Old City. Wishing the team all the best on the trailer launch, the actor said “A lot of young talent is working on this film and I can see their work in the trailer. I am sure the film is going to be liked by everyone and I wish them great success.” Adding that the film appeared to raw and genuine. This romantic action thriller, which is a remake of the hit Malayalam movie Angamaly Diaries, is produced by Karate Raju under Vanmaye Creations in association with Vishwak Sen Cinemas, Terranova Pictures & Media 9 Creative Works. Falaknuma Das has Vishwaksen Naidu,...
- 5/17/2019
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
Tollywood'Angamaly Diaries', released in 2017, was one of the biggest hits of the Malayalam industry.Digital NativeThe teaser of the Telugu movie Falaknuma Das was released recently and has managed to garner a positive buzz. The film is the remake of the hit Malayalam movie Angamaly Diaries and is set in the backdrop of the old Hyderabad city. It is all about a youth who wants to rise as an influential don in the city. Directed by Vishwak Sen, the crime drama will not be a complete remake as the filmmakers are giving it a different spin. The film has director Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam playing a pivotal role. Saloni Mishra, Harshita Gaur and Prashanti have been roped in to play the female leads in Falaknuma Das, we hear. Reports are that the film has been shot in 118 real locations around Hyderabad using anamorphic lenses. Vivek Sagar is the music director for this flick.
- 2/18/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThough not all are perfect, these movies have two things in common: intent and integrity.Sankeertana VarmaAfter a regretfully guileless few years, Telugu cinema seems to be coming of age all over again. Thanks to the cinematically eventful 2017, where dissimilar films like Fidaa and Arjun Reddy both made bank, it has become harder for storytellers/producers to defend their mediocrity under the garb of “that’s what sells”. This is probably why we saw big studios backing up and helping independent films reach a wider audience than they would have otherwise. But if young adult dramas have taught us anything, it’s that growth is seldom straightforward and simple. With Tfi too, it is going to be a gradual transition, one that is filled with apprehension and reluctance to change. As dutiful viewers, all we can hope for is a crossing that’s going to take us someplace meaningful. And if 2018 is any indication,...
- 12/25/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film offers plenty of laughs in a layered story that keeps us entertained always.Krishna SripadaIn what seems to be an autobiographical story, Tharun Bhascker of Pelli Choopulu fame, has pulled off another frolicking film – this time a quirky buddy comedy, the kind for which movie lovers usually go to Tamil or Malayalam cinema to enjoy. Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi has all the usual tropes of a buddy comedy – a friend who is giving up what he loves for ambition, a heartbreak story, a laidback comedian and Goa (of course, Goa!). Yet, it carefully sidesteps all the clichés, keeps refreshing and reinventing itself to give you a pleasurable movie experience, where not a single minute passes by without a laugh, the interval bang being the best of all. The camera angles are experimental, the dialogue delivery is minimalistic with great timing (Tharun Bhascker-special we must call it), the screenplay is clean and taut and the music (no force-fitted friends-are-the-best style track) is complementary. From the guy who constantly roams around in Wayfarers to hide emotions, the one who watches trailers of movies like Focus (that’s a hint) in the parking lot of his office after being fired, to the guy who dubs for animal programmes, a wedding editor who is understatedly nice, to the charmer who is about to inherit a bar, the movie brings the storyline of four childhood friends who are totally different from each other and makes them confront their ghosts. The overall theme of short-filmmaking allows the characters to conjure up comedy in every scene, in every way possible. Vivek Sagar is quickly rising as one of the neo-noir music directors who might do Telugu movies and the urban audiences a favour by giving them music that fits into the story and doesn’t shake the hell out of their brains. Same can be said of the camera work. But, Tharun is the real hero of the movie, his perspective reflecting in the scenes. Who knew it was possible to make a Telugu buddy comedy with no sexism, no crass dialogues or vulgarity? That one could pull this off despite half the movie featuring a character heavily drunk is in itself a heist that deserves applause. The film proceeds from the initial travails/background-building to the get-together and an impulsive Goa plan while interweaving the flashback of one of the characters. The story develops interesting layers which a lot of happy-go-lucky adults might relate to. Abhinav Gomatam as Kaushik gets some wonderfully witty lines (give it to Tharun to create new-age comedians). Sushant, Venkatesh and Vishwak are all wonderful actors relying more on subtlety than overaction. The movie even picks meme inspirations like ‘It’s not you, it’s me’ while not ignoring or being disrespectful towards the two women characters, Anisha and Simran. All in all, if you were waiting for a quirky buddy comedy in Telugu without obscenity, without compromising on humour and without being overly preachy about friendship, this is the one. Tharun Bhascker has pulled off what I thought is a Telugu-ized version of Dil Chahta Hai and Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara. And does it in a moderate budget, with great style. Disclaimer: This review was not paid for or commissioned by anyone associated with the film. Neither Tnm nor any of its reviewers have any sort of business relationship with the film's producers or any other members of its cast and crew. Also read: Ntr biopic: Ex Andhra Cm's son sends legal notice to Balakrishna, director Krish...
- 6/29/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is let down by its unpolished second half.Krishna SripadaNational Award winner, Mohan Krishna Indraganti's Sammohanam is one of those movies that blur the line between realism and cinema. In the film, this is achieved by making one of the lead characters a cinema personality even within the movie. Aditi Rao Hydari’s Sameera is a gorgeous, but vulnerable heroine, who develops feelings for Vijay (Sudheer Babu), a cartoonist, who has a stereotypical hatred for cinema and people associated with it. Nevertheless, when a part of a movie is shot in Vijay’s house, Sameera seeks his help in correcting her Telugu diction, and the two hit it off straight away. Amidst a colourful palette of frames and a gently lilting Ost (all credits to the music director, Vivek Sagar of Pelli Choopulu fame), the two enjoy some poignantly romantic moments. While Vijay is enchanted by her long after the shooting is wrapped up, Sameera’s life hits a turmoil unbeknownst to Vijay. That is also when the good work of the first half is undone by a filmmaker who promises to offer something different, but probably ran out of resolve. Sammohanam is a story of two contrasting halves. The first half looks like it was made by an auteur, with a soft touch, the camera frames focussing ever so gently on Aditi’s outspoken eyes and Sudheer Babu’s diffident charm. The second half is rough, didactic and unpolished, lazy writing exchanging creativity for over-simplification. It's as if the gentle, soft-spoken young man who was too embarrassed to ask a star for a selfie with his friends, was suddenly reminded that this is a Telugu movie which needs a macho, egoistic, chauvinistic hero. A long narration by Sameera’s friend about her past – a bad execution largely because a sub-plot should be enacted, not narrated to an audience, who have invested so much in that tale – brings the story to a swift climax. Sammohanam, which means 'enchantment', is not over-the-top and almost takes your heart before falling apart and disappointing as it comes to a close. It is saved nevertheless, by three aspects – wonderful music, a tour de force performance by Naresh, and Aditi Rao’s mesmerising presence, which is accentuated by the exotic quality of her dialogues – talk about turning Telugu cinema’s general weakness, heroine unable to speak in proper diction, into a strength. Naresh is epic as the film-crazy father of Vijay, capable of acting and enacting with great charisma. Pavithra Lokesh as Vijay’s mother is understatedly brilliant and the couple pull off the set-piece of a family that could let a movie star be infatuated with them. Vinda’s cinematography brings out the right colours, pleasing and aesthetic at all times. Sammohanam could’ve been so much more if the acclaimed makers had showed a little more patience with the script, invested a few more intricacies into it. For now, it is a half-decent cup of coffee, without the aroma that brings the monsoons into your living room. Disclaimer: This review was not paid for or commissioned by anyone associated with the film. Neither Tnm nor any of its reviewers have any sort of business relationship with the film's producers or any other members of its cast and crew. Also read: Karthik Kumar's 'Blood Chutney': Comedy it may be, feminist it is not...
- 6/15/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
EntertainmentWill Bhascker’s next live up to the success of ‘Pellichoopulu?”Tnm StaffThe much-awaited trailer of Tharun Bhascker’s next directorial venture Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi was released by the makers on Sunday. The producers at Suresh Productions took to twitter to announce, “It's finally here! Watch the fun filled trailer of #Ene from Tharun Bhascker.. We are sure you're gonna love it! (sic)” The trailer suggests that the film will be a story revolving around a group of four friends, each with their own ambitions, who decide to collaborate and make a short film. New faces Vishwak Sen, Sai Sushanth, Abhinav Gomatam, Venkatesh Kakumanu, Anisha Ambrose and Simran Chowdary make up the cast of the film. “The music for the film is by Vivek Sagar (Tapeloop), Production Design is by Latha Tharun, Cinematography by Niketh Bommireddy, Editing by Raviteja Girijala and Venkat Siddareddy is the Executive Producer,” Suresh Productions said. Watch the trailer below. Several stars from the Telugu film industry also shared the trailer along with words of appreciation. “Each character has its own swag. Mind blowing savage you guys! Way to go..Can’t wait to watch this super cool fun ride! Wishing the world of success to one of my fav director Tharun Bhascker and the entire team!!” actor Lakshmi Manchu tweeted. “Most original and fun trailer I have seen in the recent times .. wishing the team a huge success,” actor Nani said. Here it is!!!!! The #ENETrailer https://t.co/4CO5aljPj2 — Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) June 10, 2018 Most original and fun trailer I have seen in the recent times .. wishing the team a huge success :)#ENETrailer https://t.co/dCQWjAjFUz — Nani (@NameisNani) June 10, 2018 Each character has its own swag. Mind blowing savage you guys! Way to go..Can’t wait to watch this super cool fun ride! Wishing the world of success to one of my fav director #TharunBhascker and the entire team!! #ENETrailer https://t.co/wtzM8sqgg8 — Lakshmi Manchu (@LakshmiManchu) June 10, 2018 Within an hour of its release, the trailer began trending on social media and has received more than 30,000 views so far. Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi is the second feature film of Tharun Bhascker who was acclaimed for his first film, Pellichoopulu, which featured Vijay Devarakonda, Ritu Varma, and Priyadarshi Pulikonda in the lead roles. The story revolved around a boy and a girl who meet at a match making ceremony and realize that they share the same dream. The film was a huge success and was well-received at the box office and by critics, and even won two National Film Awards.
- 6/10/2018
- by Nitin
- The News Minute
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