Bengaluru, May 28 (UNI) A linguistic controversy has erupted in Karnataka following actor-politician Kamal Haasan's recent statement suggesting that the Kannada language originated from Tamil. The remark, made during the audio launch of his upcoming film Thug Life in Chennai, has drawn sharp criticism from political leaders and cultural organizations in Karnataka. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah responded to Haasan's comment by emphasizing Kannada's rich linguistic heritage. "Kannada has ...Read More
MUMBAI: Nora Fatehi is riding high on the success of her latest single Snake, a sizzling collaboration with international pop star Jason Derulo. The track, which recently soared to the top of the BBC Asian Music charts and has racked up over 130 million views, marks another milestone in her global career. The singer, dancer, and actor made a striking appearance at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs), held at the newly opened Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. Hosted by Jennifer Lopez, the ceremony t...Read More
Mumbai, May 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Shilpa Shirodkar took to social media to inform everyone that she has tested positive for Covid-19. Taking to Instagram handle, Shilpa shared a note that read, "Hello people! I have been tested positive for COVID. Stay safe and wear your mask!- Shilpa Shirodkar." For the caption, she wrote, "Stay Safe." Fans flocked to the comments section to wish Shilpa Shirodkar a speedy recovery. Many thanked her for spreading awareness and reminded others to continue...Read More
Hyderabad: Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi starrer Thandel hit the big screens today. Its release coincides with the start of Valentine's Week, making it a perfect time for a love story to unfold on big screens. The film revolves around Raju, played by Naga Chaitanya and Satya, essayed by Sai Pallavi whose love story stands strong against all odds. The theme of love aligns perfectly with the season. Early reviews have been favorable. Positive word of mouth from the first shows suggests Thandel is...Read More
Chennai, Feb 4 (VOICE) Tamil actor Karunakaran, who will be making his debut in Telugu cinema with director Chandoo Mondeti's Thandel, says he readily accepted when the offer came his way but then called up half an hour later to tell them that he did not know Telugu. Karunakaran, during an interview said, "I am very grateful to Geetha Arts Allu Aravind sir and to director Chandoo Mondeti for giving me this opportunity. When they told me the story, I loved the story and readily agreed to do the ...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 3 (ANI): Monday kick-started on an exciting note for the fans of actor Prabhas as his first look as 'Rudra' was unveiled in the morning. The poster features him in the guise of a hermit, his matted hair flowing wildly, his forehead smeared with sacred chandan, gripping a crescent moon staff that hints at divine power and celestial energy. Also Read | 'Homewrecker?': Samantha Ruth Prabhu Trolled After Viral Pics With Raj Nidimoru at World Pickleball League...Read More
New Delhi: Telugu cinema star Prabhas Monday treated his fans with the first glimpse of his character from the upcoming movie Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu in the lead. "The Divine Guardian 'Rudra' Unveiling my look as 'Rudra'. The embodiment of strength and wisdom as the unwavering protector in #Kannappa. A timeless journey of devotion, sacrifice, and love. "Join us on this epic adventure, coming to theaters on April 25, 2025! #HarHarMahadev #MohanBabu @vishnumanchu @dir_mukesh @24framesfa...Read More
New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI) Telugu cinema star Prabhas on Monday treated his fans with the first glimpse of his character from the upcoming movie "Kannappa", starring Vishnu Manchu in the lead. Slated to hit the big screen on April 25, the film will see the "Kalki 2898 AD" star in the role of Rudra. Prabhas shared his first-look poster from "Kannappa" on Instagram. "The Divine Guardian 'Rudra' Unveiling my look as 'Rudra'. The embodiment of strength and wisdom as the unwavering protector in #Kanna...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 3 (ANI): Monday kick-started on an exciting note for the fans of actor Prabhas as his first look as 'Rudra' was unveiled in the morning. The poster features him in the guise of a hermit, his matted hair flowing wildly, his forehead smeared with sacred chandan, gripping a crescent moon staff that hints at divine power and celestial energy. Sharing his look from the film, Prabhas on social media wrote, " (Om symbol) The Divine Guardian 'Rudra' (Om symbol) U...Read More
Hyderabad, Jan 22 (PTI) The Income Tax department's searches at multiple locations linked to prominent Telugu film producer and Telangana Film Development Corporation chairman Dil Raju, along with others, continued here, on Wednesday. Raju, originally named Venkata Ramana Reddy, has produced some of the biggest Telugu blockbusters, including the latest Ram Charan-starrer 'Game Changer' and 'Bommarillu'. Also Read | Suicide Pact Tragedy: Pregnant Teenage Girl Jumps off 3rd Floor of Building in ...Read More
Hyderabad, Jan 22 (PTI) The Income Tax department's searches at multiple locations linked to prominent Telugu film producer and Telangana Film Development Corporation chairman Dil Raju, along with others, continued here, on Wednesday. Raju, originally named Venkata Ramana Reddy, has produced some of the biggest Telugu blockbusters, including the latest Ram Charan-starrer 'Game Changer' and 'Bommarillu'. Speaking to reporters from the balcony of his house, Raju, claimed that the searches were n...Read More
New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): The Telugu original comedy-drama series 'Sivarapalli' which is a remake of the popular series Panchayat, is set to release on Prime Video on January 24. The makers on Friday took to their X account to announce the release date and shared the trailer of the series. Also Read | Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case: 'Bring a Stretcher, I'm Saif Ali Khan', Auto Rickshaw Driver Bhajan Singh Rana Recalls Bollywood Actor's Words (Watch Video). Sivarapalli follows the stor...Read More
Chennai, Jan 14 (VOICE) Actor Ram Charan, whose much-awaited political action drama 'Game Changer' released on January 10 this year, has said that his heart is filled with gratitude. In a statement addressed to fans, audiences and the media on the occasion of Makara Sankranthi, Ram Charan said, "This Sankranthi, my heart is filled with gratitude for making all the hard work we put into 'Game Changer' truly worth it. My heartfelt appreciation goes to the entire cast, crew, and everyone behind the...Read More
Mumbai, Jan 2 (VOICE) It seems like 2024 was all about travel for former beauty queen Namrata Shirodkar. Giving the netizens an insight into her travel diaries she posted a string of pictures on Instagram of the various places she had been to in the year gone by. The list included London, Jaipur, Maldives, New York City, Dubai, Bangkok, Geneva, ST. Moritz, Baden-Baden, Mumbai, and Monaw. Namrata further penned the caption, "Around the world in 365 days-memories made, lessons learned and leaving...Read More
He defended his choice of Viduthalai Part 2, stating that storytelling is about reflecting people's lives Actor Vijay Sethupathi, while promoting his upcoming movie Viduthalai Part 2 in Hyderabad, shared his thoughts on the box-office performance of Thalapathy Vijay's GOAT and Suriya-starrer Kanguva in the Telugu-speaking states. In an interview with The Great Andhra, Sethupathi was asked about the setbacks faced by recent Tamil Pan-India films, particularly at the Telugu box office. However, ...Read More
The 2025 Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj will feature an AI chatbot. The chatbot will offer a personalized digital experience. Devotees can scan a QR code for a certificate. Information on events and programs will be available. The chatbot supports eleven languages. It will guide visitors and provide information on amenities.The Maha Kumbh-2025 will offer a unique digital experience to people across the globe, allowing them to get a memorable token of the event. The Maha Kumbh-2025 will be held in Praya...Read More
New Delhi: Ahead of Kalki 2898 AD's grand Japan release on January 3, 2025, director Nag Ashwin shared heartfelt gratitude for the immense love from Japanese fans. With overwhelming responses pouring in, excitement for the film's international debut is soaring. Nag Ashwin took to Instagram story section and shared a deeply moving post, featuring a picture of letters from Japanese fans, some of whom went the extra mile to write in Telugu script. Along with the image, he shared an emotional capt...Read More
New Delhi/Hyderabad, Dec 18 (UNI) Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy emphasised the Modi government's commitment to preserving and promoting India's regional languages. Addressing the media in New Delhi on Wednesday, Reddy highlighted various initiatives undertaken by the central government to strengthen India's linguistic diversity. Reddy noted that India is unparalleled in its cultural and linguistic diversity, with 121 languages spoken across the country. "Our Consti...Read More
Telugu actor Allu Arjun was taken to Chanchalguda Central Prison in Telangana on Friday after a stampede occurred during the premiere of his film Pushpa 2. According to a senior Telangana prisons department official, the actor had a modest dinner of rice and vegetable curry, making no special requests to the authorities.Telugu actor Allu Arjun was sent to Chanchalguda Central Prison in Telangana on Friday following a stampede incident during the premiere of his latest film, Pushpa 2. For dinner,...Read More
Mumbai: South Indian superstar Allu Arjun's film Pushpa 2: The Rule has achieved remarkable success at the Indian box office, grossing ₹825 crore within just 10 days of its release. Directed by Sukumar, the film has taken the box office by storm, with audiences flocking to theaters across the country. The film had a special screening on December 4, where it earned ₹10.1 crore. Pushpa 2: The Rule was released on December 5 across more than 12,000 screens, and it made its debut in multiple langua...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) Punjabi singing sensation Diljit Dosanjh dedicated his Chandigarh concert to D Gukesh, praising the newly crowned world chess champion for turning his dream into a reality. Indian Grandmaster Gukesh on Thursday became the youngest world chess champion at 18 years after beating title-holder Ding Liren from China. Diljit, who performed a show in Chandigarh on Saturday as part of his "Dil-Luminati India Tour 2024", shared a video from his speech on his official Instagram p...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) Telugu superstar Allu Arjun on Thursday said the humongous success of his latest release "Pushpa 2: The Rule" is a reflection of people's love and he hopes the box office record of the film, which has become the fastest movie to earn Rs 1,000 crore, is broken soon by another movie. A sequel to Arjun's 2021 Telugu blockbuster "Pushpa: The Rise", the film released on December 5 with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam, and has emerged as one of...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) Telugu superstar Allu Arjun on Thursday said the humongous success of his latest release "Pushpa 2: The Rule" is a reflection of people's love and he hopes the box office record of the film, which has become the fastest movie to earn Rs 1,000 crore, is broken soon by another movie. A sequel to Arjun's 2021 Telugu blockbuster "Pushpa: The Rise", the film released on December 5 with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam, and has emerged as one of...Read More
Mumbai: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal says he will definitely come and work in Hindi movies if filmmakers in Bollywood offer him roles. One of the most influential Malayalam cinema stars, Mohanlal has been part of over 300 films, including all time hits such as 'Manichitrathazhu', 'Kireedam', 'Bharatham', 'Drishyam' and 'Pulimurugan'. "I have done a couple of Hindi films also. But now most of my other films are dubbed into Hindi. When somebody calls me for a role I'll definitely come and work. ...Read More
Production on the film Barroz began in March 2021 and the unit was shot in Kochi, Gao, Bangkok and Chennai, among other places. Mohanlal has been grabbing headlines since he announced his directorial debut with Barroz. Well, the film's trailer has already been released but today there was a launch event in Mumbai city. Akshay Kumar was spotted at the event. Mohanlal and Akshay Kumar posed for the camera and shared a fun chat. The video is going viral. In the video, shared by Snehzala, we can s...Read More
Mumbai, Dec 12 (PTI) Malayalam superstar Mohanlal says he will definitely come and work in Hindi movies if filmmakers in Bollywood offer him roles. One of the most influential Malayalam cinema stars, Mohanlal has been part of over 300 films, including all time hits such as "Manichitrathazhu", "Kireedam", "Bharatham", "Drishyam" and "Pulimurugan". "I have done a couple of Hindi films also. But now most of my other films are dubbed into Hindi. When somebody calls me for a role I'll definitely co...Read More
Mumbai, Maharashtra [India], December 12 (ANI): The excitement surrounding 'Baaghi 4', the latest instalment in the popular action franchise, has reached new heights as former Miss Universe 2021, Harnaaz Sandhu, joins the star-studded cast. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by A Harsha, 'Baaghi 4' promises a blend of high-octane action sequences and intense romance, with a gripping storyline to match. Also Read | '2050': Jamie Lever Teams Up With Sulabha Arya for Lakshmi R Iyer's Thoug...Read More
Allu Arjun is one of the biggest names in the Telugu film industry. The mass hero enjoys a massive fan following because of his charismatic screen presence and engaging performances. He is currently in the limelight because of Pushpa 2, which hit the screens on December 5 and opened to an earth-shattering response at the box office. Amid this, a photo of Bunny from a wedding has become the talk of the town. Allu Arjun, the star of films such as DJ and Pushpa, recently attended a wedding in Hyde...Read More
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday announced a significant update in its approach to conducting the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students for the year 2025. The UGC has invited public feedback on the revised methodology aiming to refine the examination process for a better and more efficient testing environment for candidates. Since its inception in 1956 under the UGC Act, UGC has been pivotal in setting an...Read More
Veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu has filed a police complaint against his younger son, actor Manchu Manoj, and daughter-in-law Monika, alleging they orchestrated an attempt to seize his residence in Jalpally, Hyderabad. The complaint accuses Manoj of hiring anti-social elements to intimidate and forcibly occupy the property. Mohan Babu has also sought police protection, expressing concerns for his safety and property. According to Mohan Babu, on Sunday, a group of 30 individuals, allegedly actin...Read More