Nani’s Film Debut and Early Career The tale of Nani, full name Ghanta Naveen Babu, is one of sheer determination and talent. Starting out as an assistant director to legends like Srinu Vaitla and Bapu, Nani transitioned from being behind the scenes to capturing the spotlight. His journey began with a humble role on the talent show Star Hunt, which led to his debut in the 2008 film Ashta Chamma, a modern adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s play. Nani’s film debut was not just a stepping stone but a leap into Tollywood’s bustling arena. Intriguingly, before he graced the silver screen,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
ObituaryThe actor-politician, who was last seen in ‘Radhe Shyam’, is survived by his wife and three daughters. Actor Prabhas is his nephew.Tnm StaffKrishnam Raju/FacebookVeteran Telugu actor Uppalapati Krishnam Raju passed away at the age of 83 in the wee hours of Sunday, September 11, family sources told Ians. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. Actor Prabhas is his nephew. Popularly known as the 'Rebel Star' of Tollywood, Krishnam Raju has acted in more than 180 movies in a career spanning over five decades. Krishnam Raju acted in movies ranging from social, family, romantic, and thriller movies to historical and mythological movies. His successful movies include Amara Deepam, Sita Ramulu, Katakataala Rudraiah and many more. The actor's last on-screen outing was Prabhas starrer Radhe Shyam. In a press statement, Aig Hospitals said that Krishnam Raju succumbed to severe pneumonia and its complications and expired at 3.16 am on September 11 with cardiac arrest.
- 9/11/2022
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
Telugu cinema’s well-known director, Sreenu Vaitla, has penned an emotional post, saying he now understands how his father would have felt when he chose to leave home for Chennai.
Taking to Twitter to post a video of his eldest daughter Aanandi leaving for the United States for her undergrad education, the eminent director wrote: “My eldest daughter has flown to the United States for her under-grad. Now, I understand how my father might have felt when I left for Chennai at the same age. Life is a cycle and I am sure my dearest Aanandi would make me the prouder father!”
Sreenu Vaitla is seen consoling his eldest daughter, who is seen weeping. His other daughters too are seen weeping as they give their eldest sister a warm hug before sending her off.
The director, who has delivered several blockbusters in Telugu is best known for making superhits like...
Taking to Twitter to post a video of his eldest daughter Aanandi leaving for the United States for her undergrad education, the eminent director wrote: “My eldest daughter has flown to the United States for her under-grad. Now, I understand how my father might have felt when I left for Chennai at the same age. Life is a cycle and I am sure my dearest Aanandi would make me the prouder father!”
Sreenu Vaitla is seen consoling his eldest daughter, who is seen weeping. His other daughters too are seen weeping as they give their eldest sister a warm hug before sending her off.
The director, who has delivered several blockbusters in Telugu is best known for making superhits like...
- 8/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Mahesh Babu and Samantha Akkineni's Dookudu, directed by Sreenu Vaitla, completes 9 years of release today (September 23). Director Sreenu Vaitla took to Twitter to remember some happy moments from the sets of Dookudu.
He also shared a few pictures of himself conversing with actor Mahesh Babu on the film sets. Dookudu hit the theatres in 2011 and turned out to be a blockbuster venture.
The 2011 blockbuster Dookudu has completed 9 years today. Fans and followers of the cast and film are celebrating the special occasion as they trend hashtag #9YearsForIndustryHitDookudu on Twitter
A large number of pictures from the movie have also surfaced on the internet along with the viral hashtag.
The film revolves around a police officer (essayed by Mahesh Babu) whose father, also a politician meets with an accident and goes into coma. Later, the former learns that the accident was a deliberate one and sets on a mission to seize the wrongdoers.
He also shared a few pictures of himself conversing with actor Mahesh Babu on the film sets. Dookudu hit the theatres in 2011 and turned out to be a blockbuster venture.
The 2011 blockbuster Dookudu has completed 9 years today. Fans and followers of the cast and film are celebrating the special occasion as they trend hashtag #9YearsForIndustryHitDookudu on Twitter
A large number of pictures from the movie have also surfaced on the internet along with the viral hashtag.
The film revolves around a police officer (essayed by Mahesh Babu) whose father, also a politician meets with an accident and goes into coma. Later, the former learns that the accident was a deliberate one and sets on a mission to seize the wrongdoers.
- 9/23/2020
- by Shweta Ghadashi
- GlamSham
TollywoodThe more Mahesh Babu ran, like Tom Cruise does in most of his films, his image as an action hero was imprinted firmly on the altar of Telugu cinema.Hemanth Kumar C RIs there anyone in Telugu cinema who has been running as much as Mahesh Babu does in his films? There are quite a few memes declaring that his ‘running style has a separate fan base’ and numerous fans have tried to imitate him. It’s little wonder then that one of the posters of his 25th film, Maharshi, brought back memories of Pokiri, the film which turned him into a superstar back in 2006. The more he ran, like Tom Cruise does in most of his films, his image as an action hero was imprinted firmly on the altar of Telugu cinema. Some of his earlier films like Murari and Takkari Donga now feel like warm up laps that...
- 5/8/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
TollywoodRavi Teja is mellowed by his own standards, trying hard but failing to pull off three identities.Krishna SripadaWhat’s more interesting than a protagonist (Ravi Teja) who has dissociative identity disorder? A heroine (Ileana) who has the same problem too. Why? Both were part of the same childhood accident. Amar Akbar Anthony is a wasted opportunity. I am almost tired of using that expression week after week – do these movie-makers not tire of using the same tropes and cracking the same jokes decades after decades? No wait, why change when they can throw in fancy terms like Dissociative Identity Disorder. Sreenu Vaitla picks up an idea that is permanently hot and made hotter in the movie Split (this is even referenced in the movie) and turns it into a grotesque stereotypes-done-to-death revenge drama. Funny thing is that the movie is so pretentious even Ravi Teja is mellowed by his own standards,...
- 11/16/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Chennai, April 15: Director Koratala Siva, who is teaming up with superstar Mahesh Babu in a yet-untitled Telugu actioner, says the project will go on floors in July. The pre-production work is currently underway.
"The regular shooting will start from July onwards. By then, Mahesh is expected to complete shooting for 'Aagadu'," Koratala told Ians.
Mahesh is currently shooting for Sreenu Vaitla-directed "Aagadu".
"It's an out-and-out commercial project that's sure going to appeal to Mahesh's fans. Devi Sri Prasad has been roped in to compose the music, while the rest of the film's cast is yet to be finalized,".
"The regular shooting will start from July onwards. By then, Mahesh is expected to complete shooting for 'Aagadu'," Koratala told Ians.
Mahesh is currently shooting for Sreenu Vaitla-directed "Aagadu".
"It's an out-and-out commercial project that's sure going to appeal to Mahesh's fans. Devi Sri Prasad has been roped in to compose the music, while the rest of the film's cast is yet to be finalized,".
- 4/15/2014
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, April 10: Producer D.V.V. Danayya will collaborate with actor Ram Charan Teja for his upcoming yet-untitled Telugu project with director Sreenu Vaitla. The project is expected to go on floors in August.
"The project has been confirmed. It may go on floors from August. We are waiting for Ram to complete his project with Krishna Vamsi," Danayya told Ians.
Ram Charan is currently busy shooting for "Govindudu Andarivadele", which is being directed by Krishna Vamsi.
Meanwhile, the actor is expected to join hands with Boyapati Srinu for another project. But there's not much clarity on when will this project go.
"The project has been confirmed. It may go on floors from August. We are waiting for Ram to complete his project with Krishna Vamsi," Danayya told Ians.
Ram Charan is currently busy shooting for "Govindudu Andarivadele", which is being directed by Krishna Vamsi.
Meanwhile, the actor is expected to join hands with Boyapati Srinu for another project. But there's not much clarity on when will this project go.
- 4/10/2014
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, March 25: If all goes well, the first look of Mahesh Babu-starrer Telugu actioner "Aagadu" will be unveiled May 31, on the birthday of Mahesh Babu's father, superstar G. Krishna, says its director Sreenu Vaitla.
"We are planning to release the first look on Mahesh's father's birthday. If everything goes as planned, then we will release it on that day," Vaitla told Ians.
Last year, on the same day, the first teaser of Mahesh's Telugu psychological thriller "1: Nenokkadine" was released.
"Aagadu" will feature Mahesh in the role of a policeman for the third time in his career after "Pokkiri" and "Dookudu".
Produced.
"We are planning to release the first look on Mahesh's father's birthday. If everything goes as planned, then we will release it on that day," Vaitla told Ians.
Last year, on the same day, the first teaser of Mahesh's Telugu psychological thriller "1: Nenokkadine" was released.
"Aagadu" will feature Mahesh in the role of a policeman for the third time in his career after "Pokkiri" and "Dookudu".
Produced.
- 3/25/2014
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, April 16: Ace Telugu director Sreenu Vaitla, known for teaming up with Gopi Mohan to write scripts, is likely to go solo for his upcoming action-drama "Aagadu".
"He (Sreenu Vaitla) is likely to write his own script for the film. He will be assisted by Gopi Mohan in the scripting sessions, but it will be Sreenu's own story," a member from the film's unit told Ians.
Of 13 films of Sreenu Vaitla, Gopi Mohan has penned the story for eight, which include "Dhee", "Ready", "Dubai Seenu" and "Dookudu".
In the beginning of his career, Vaitla wrote his own scripts for "Nee Kosam", "Anandam" and "Sontham".
In "Aagadu", the director has teamed up with actor Mahesh Babu and this will will their second project.
"He (Sreenu Vaitla) is likely to write his own script for the film. He will be assisted by Gopi Mohan in the scripting sessions, but it will be Sreenu's own story," a member from the film's unit told Ians.
Of 13 films of Sreenu Vaitla, Gopi Mohan has penned the story for eight, which include "Dhee", "Ready", "Dubai Seenu" and "Dookudu".
In the beginning of his career, Vaitla wrote his own scripts for "Nee Kosam", "Anandam" and "Sontham".
In "Aagadu", the director has teamed up with actor Mahesh Babu and this will will their second project.
- 4/16/2013
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, April 8: The super success of Junior-ntr starrer Telugu action-drama "Baadshah" has opened the way for its Tamil remake, the rights for which have been bought by Prasad V. Potluri of Pvp Cinema.
"Pvp Cinema has bought the Tamil remake rights of 'Baadshah', which is likely to be remade with a top actor. We don't know the name of the actor yet, but it is very likely to be made with a prominent face in Tamil," a spokesperson for "Baadshah", told Ians.
If grapevine is to be believed, Tamil actor Vijay is likely to be cast in the remake.
"Baadshah", which resurrected the fading career of Junior-ntr, who had three back-to-back flops, was directed by Sreenu Vaitla. It's the story of how a common man is forced to.
"Pvp Cinema has bought the Tamil remake rights of 'Baadshah', which is likely to be remade with a top actor. We don't know the name of the actor yet, but it is very likely to be made with a prominent face in Tamil," a spokesperson for "Baadshah", told Ians.
If grapevine is to be believed, Tamil actor Vijay is likely to be cast in the remake.
"Baadshah", which resurrected the fading career of Junior-ntr, who had three back-to-back flops, was directed by Sreenu Vaitla. It's the story of how a common man is forced to.
- 4/8/2013
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, April 7: After three back-to-back flops in "Oosaravelli", "Shakti" and "Dammu", Junior Ntr has finally struck gold at the box-office with his Telugu action-drama "Baadshah", which collected Rs.13.5 crore on release day worldwide.
"The film, made on a budget of Rs.50 crore-plus, has registered a bumper opening on the first day all over. It has collected approximately Rs.13.5 crore and is running to packed houses everywhere," said Trinath, trade analyst.
"Thanks to the overwhelming response, the film has registered best opening ever in the career of Junior Ntr," he added.
"Baadshah" released worldwide April 5. Directed by Sreenu Vaitla, it shows how a common man is forced to turn bad in order to overthrow.
"The film, made on a budget of Rs.50 crore-plus, has registered a bumper opening on the first day all over. It has collected approximately Rs.13.5 crore and is running to packed houses everywhere," said Trinath, trade analyst.
"Thanks to the overwhelming response, the film has registered best opening ever in the career of Junior Ntr," he added.
"Baadshah" released worldwide April 5. Directed by Sreenu Vaitla, it shows how a common man is forced to turn bad in order to overthrow.
- 4/7/2013
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Movie: "Baadshah"; Cast: Junior Ntr, Kajal Agarwal, M.S. Narayana, Kelly Dorji, Ashish Vidyarthi, Vennela Kishore, Ajay, Brahmanandam, Nassar, Jayaprakash Reddy, Navdeep, Ashish Vidyarthi, Sayaji Shinde and Siddharth Suryanarayan; Director: Sreenu Vaitla; Rating: ***1/2
A Sreenu Vaitla commercial book of filmmaking will definitely have the following - a hero stronger than all superheroes put together. He is so strong that he can overthrow a legion of bad guys in a jiffy, in true commercialised style of fighting. He has shades of good and bad, of course with reasons and back stories attached. He has the time to find a heroine to romance, but that doesn't deter him from his mission. He can defeat not one, not even two, but any number.
A Sreenu Vaitla commercial book of filmmaking will definitely have the following - a hero stronger than all superheroes put together. He is so strong that he can overthrow a legion of bad guys in a jiffy, in true commercialised style of fighting. He has shades of good and bad, of course with reasons and back stories attached. He has the time to find a heroine to romance, but that doesn't deter him from his mission. He can defeat not one, not even two, but any number.
- 4/6/2013
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
Something happened around the twenty minute mark of Sreenu Vaitla's new Telugu masala entertainer, Baadshah, that I wasn't entirely expecting. I had been watching intently, attempting to decipher the text without subtitles, hoping to get a firm grasp on the overly complicated plot, when I reached a point of Zen-like calm. The plot no longer mattered. The characters and specifics of the film became like white noise and what remained was a visual and aural bombardment of epic proportions. Not that the film itself was anything particularly outside of the box, in fact, if anything, Baadshah is a perfect example of the Tollywood formula film, it was greater than that. Baadshah is an idea, a perfect concoction of elements mixed just right to provide a...
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- 4/5/2013
- Screen Anarchy
Chennai, April 5: On the occasion of the release of his Telugu action-drama "Baadshah", director Sreenu Vaitla joined Twitter Friday. He says he couldn't think of a better occasion to do it.
"What better occasion to join Twitter than the release of 'Baadshah'. Thank you all for the warm welcome," posted Sreenu on his Twitter page.
"Baadshah", directed by Sreenu Vaitla, features Junior Ntr, Kajal Agarwal, Navdeep, Mukesh Rushi, Pradeep Rawat, Ashish Vidyarthi, Brahmanandam, M.S. Narayana and Nassar.
Bandla Ganesh has produced the film, which has music by S.S. Thaman.
Sreenu Vaitla known for blockbuster Telugu hits such as "Dhee", "King" and "Dookudu".
He is one among the many Telugu directors on Twitter..
"What better occasion to join Twitter than the release of 'Baadshah'. Thank you all for the warm welcome," posted Sreenu on his Twitter page.
"Baadshah", directed by Sreenu Vaitla, features Junior Ntr, Kajal Agarwal, Navdeep, Mukesh Rushi, Pradeep Rawat, Ashish Vidyarthi, Brahmanandam, M.S. Narayana and Nassar.
Bandla Ganesh has produced the film, which has music by S.S. Thaman.
Sreenu Vaitla known for blockbuster Telugu hits such as "Dhee", "King" and "Dookudu".
He is one among the many Telugu directors on Twitter..
- 4/5/2013
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
Film: 'Dookudu'; Cast: Cast: Mahesh Babu, Samantha Prabhu, Parvathy Melton, Sonu Sood, Sonia, Brahmanandam, Vennela Kishore, M.S. Narayana, Kota Sreenivasa Rao, Dharmaavarapu Subramanyam, Shaaji Shinde and Nazar; Director: Sreenu Vaitlaa; Writer: Gop Mohan; Producer: G. Ramesh Babu; Camera: K.V. Guhan; Music: S.S. Thaman; Rating: *** 1/2
'Dookudu' was much awaited because of the two big names of the Telugu film industry associated with it - Mahesh Babu and director Sreenu Vaitla.
Vaitla has been known for making successful comedy-action.
'Dookudu' was much awaited because of the two big names of the Telugu film industry associated with it - Mahesh Babu and director Sreenu Vaitla.
Vaitla has been known for making successful comedy-action.
- 9/25/2011
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
Salman Khan.s next film Ready is not quite ready to take off until the hero is comfortable with his character. For now, the film is through drastic screenplay alteration.The Hindi remake of the 2008 Telugu blockbuster Ready which was directed by Srinu Vytla had the hero (Ram) playing a college student on a defiant rampage. However, 44-year-old Salman would have none of that - he asked director Anees Bazmee to make changes to suit his age and image.With shooting scheduled to start from June 15, Anees, who was busy shooting Thank You, had very little time to accommodate Salman.s demands. But Salman had made it clear he wouldn.t shoot until the changes were made.In fact, Salman.s embarrassment about not playing his age has been growing over the years. In Tere Naam, the remake of the Tamil blockbuster Sethu, Salman.s role of a college student...
- 5/21/2010
- Filmicafe
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