ReviewThis is a movie that goes from not-much-happening to a-lot-happening phases alternately. Krishna SripadaWorking stillsThanks to the proliferation of Ott content, a lot of audiences are now well-versed with movies and TV series from around the world. A learned audience is mixed news for moviemakers. They’ll be able to appreciate smart elements in a movie but will just as easily identify plot pieces used in world cinema, and see right through unnecessary tropes. Check benefits and suffers from the above. A big chunk of the movie feels like an inner dialogue in Chandra Sekhar Yeleti’s head: ‘Yes, this feels like a fabulous addition to the script; but wait, the audience will question how this is possible; let me add a couple of dialogues to make up for what should have been a couple of scenes of character-building.’ The Nithiin-starrer action thriller packs an eclectic mix of jailbreak,...
- 2/26/2021
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
Tollywood The film is directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti, known for acclaimed thrillers like ‘Aithe’ and ‘Anukokunda Oka Roju’. Digital NativeThe trailer of the Nithiin starrer Check has been unveiled online, generating curiosity among film buffs. From the trailer, we can gather that Nithiin plays the role of Adithya, a genius chess player awaiting capital punishment. Rakul Preet Singh plays his advocate and Priya Prakash Warrier appears to play the role of his love interest. The film is directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti and bankrolled by V Anand Prasad under the banner Bhavya Creations. Watch the trailer of Check: Besides the lead actors, the cast includes Simran Choudary, Posani Krishna Murali, Sai Chand, Murali Sharma, Harsha Vardhan, Sampath Raj, Rohit Pathak, Virendra Chauhan, Chaitanya Krishna, Gururaj Manepalli, Raina Rao, Karthik Ratnam, Praveen Yendamuri, Krishna Teja, Aziz Nazar, Cvl Narasimha Rao and Meka Ramakrishna. The technical crew involved in the project includes Kalyani Malik for music,...
- 2/4/2021
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
TollywoodSeveral of these movies were supposed to release in 2020, but had to be postponed to 2021 due to Covid-19.Rajeswari Parasa2021 is going to be a filmy year for Tollywood and will turn out to be a feast for movie lovers who have been craving for a major theatrical release. Movies ranging from big budget like Rrr to Acharya to everything else, which were halted in the year 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, are going to hit the screens this year. In the last couple of weeks, several of these movies have been coming up with teasers and trailers, and announcing their release dates. Here’s a list of the release dates for the major Tollywood movies coming out in 2021: Uppena: This movie is all set for release on February 12 aiming for the Valentine’s Day crowd. A romantic drama set in the backdrop of a coastal area in Andhra Pradesh,...
- 2/1/2021
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
Entertainment The actor regularly shares updates about her fitness routine on social media.Digital NativeInstagram/Rakul SinghActor Rakul Preet Singh is known to be a fitness enthusiast. She often takes to social media to post about her gym routine. After recovering from Covid-19, Rakul Preet is now shooting for the Ajay Devgn and Amitabh Bachchan starrer MayDay. She has now shared a video where she is seen cycling a distance of 12 kms in the midst of shooting for the film. Sharing the video on Instagram, Rakul Preet wrote, “Welll whAt m trying to say here is cycling on way to set time management.. 12kms #mayday #workouten Rakul Preet will reportedly take to the skies as a pilot in the film, alo starring Ajay Devgn and Amitabh Bachchan. This will be Rakul’s second film with Ajay Devgn after De De Pyaar De. MayDay also brings together Amitabh Bachchan and Ajay Devgn after 13 years.
- 1/14/2021
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
EntertainmentTitled 'Thank God', the film is touted to be a comedy entertainer.Digital NativeAjay Devgn, Sidharth Malhotra and Rakul Preet Singh are all set to team up for a project with director Indra Kumar. Titled Thank God, the film is touted to be a comedy entertainer and is set to go on floors on January 21. Announcing the film, Sidharth Malhotra tweeted, "Stoked to announce my next film, for the first time ever with @ajaydevgn and @Indra_kumar_9, also starring @rakulpreet. #ThankGod - a slice of life comedy, starts shooting this month. Stay tuned!" Rakul tweeted, "Here's announcing my next film, #ThankGod - a slice of life comedy starring @ajaydevgn, @SidMalhotra & me. Directed by @Indra_kumar_9, the film is set to go on floors from 21st January 2021. Stay tuned!" Stoked to announce my next film, for the first time ever with @ajaydevgn & @Indra_kumar_9, also starring @rakulpreet.#ThankGod - a slice of life comedy,...
- 1/7/2021
- by Nitin
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film also stars Priya Prakash Varrier.Digital NativeThe teaser of Nithiin's film Check was released online on Sunday grabbing the attention of the film enthusiasts. Going by the teaser Nithiin plays the character named Aditya, a chess player but serving prison on the charges of treason. The teaser also introduces Rakul Preet Singh as a lawyer who is determined to prove Aditya’s innocence. Sharing a glimpse of the film, Nithiin took to Twitter and wrote “The wait is finally over. Here's the 1st glimpse of #Check ! So excited! Hope you all like it.” The wait is finally over Here's the 1st glimpse of #Check ! So excited! Hope you all like it Watch here https://t.co/G7inw3OZSn@yeletics @Rakulpreet #PriyaPrakashVarrier #VAnandaPrasad #CheckFirstGlimpse @BhavyaCreations — nithiin (@actor_nithiin) January 3, 2021 Check is directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti. The film also marks the Telugu debut of Malayalam actor Priya Prakash Varrier,...
- 1/4/2021
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe episode, which will premiere this Friday, will also feature noted director Krish Jagarlamudi. Digital NativeCourtesy..TwitterSamantha Akkineni hosted actor Rakul Preet Singh on her chat show Sam Jam, which airs on Ott platform Aha. The episode will premiere this Friday. In a promo of the episode released by Aha, Rakul is seen addressing the controversy over reports that suggested that a celebrity had gifted her a luxury house. The other guest on the episode is noted director Krish Jagarlamudi. Endless fun, laughter and emotions! Watch out for the super energetic episode with @Rakulpreet and @DirKrish on #SamJam. Stay tuned for the lovely glimpse #SamJamOnAHA @Samanthaprabhu2 @thesamjamshow pic.twitter.com/W2hUs5xYgR — ahavideoIN (@ahavideoIN) December 14, 2020 Sam Jam marks Samantha’s debut as a full-length talk show host. Till now, she has hosted Telugu film stars like Vijay Deverakonda, Chiranjeevi, Rana Daggubati, Tamannaah and Allu Arjun on the show. Samantha’s show reveals the human,...
- 12/16/2020
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
Tollywood The Telugu film is directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti, known for films like 'Aithe' and 'Anukokunda Oka Roju'.Tnm StaffTelugu director Chandra Sekhar Yeleti’s upcoming film titled Check has been announced with actors Nithiin, Rakul Preet Singh and Priya Prakash Varrier in the lead. The title and ‘pre-look’ of the film was launched by director Koratala Siva on Thursday. The poster shows Nithiin’s face partially hidden, with his hands cuffed. It also features a few scattered chess pawns and barbed wire. Check is being produced by V Ananda Prasad, under his production company Bhavya Creations. Happy and delighted to launch the title and pre look of my favourite director #ChandraSekharYeleti and @actor_nithiin’s new movie. Wishing all the best to #BhavyaCreations pic.twitter.com/bmyT8KPPjy — koratala siva (@sivakoratala) October 1, 2020 Art Director Vivek Annamalai and cinematographer Rahul Shrivatsav’s names were also seen on the poster.
- 10/1/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
Flix Flashback In #WatchWithTNM, we revisit the 2011 film written by Nandini Reddy, one of the extremely few women filmmakers in Telugu cinema.Jahnavi ReddyScreenshot/Zee 5 In Ala Modalaindi (That’s how it began), there are many beginnings to the romance between Nithya (Nithya Menen) and Gautham (Nani). There’s chemistry from the beginning, but circumstances drive them apart each time until they finally overcome them. That’s it. That’s the plot. Both Nani and Nithya were just starting off as actors and it was Nandini Reddy’s first film as a director. Yet, Ala Modalaindi was one of the biggest hits of 2011, and even won the Andhra Pradesh government’s Nandi award for Best First Film of a Director. Of course, the film had good actors and writing going for it. It had audiences shrieking with laughter in theatres. Some of the funny lines and scenes are still recalled with fondness,...
- 9/4/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
InterviewOver a week after the film's release, Bharat explains his script and directorial decisions to Tnm.Subha J RaoDirector Bharat Kamma is savouring the response to his debut film Dear Comrade, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, that has been receiving rave reviews for the way it deals with love, anger issues and sexual harassment. Bharat was taught Math by director Sukumar (Rangasthalam) when he was studying his intermediate in Kakikada, and he assisted National Award winning director Chandra Sekhar Yeleti before he branched out on his own. Dear Comrade has also received a fair bit of flak for the way it has showcased mental health. Over a week after it released, here’s a focussed Q and A with the director, where he explains the why and the how of the film. In the first half hour, quite a few people had an Arjun Reddy de javu… I was prepared for that.
- 8/5/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
Interview The actor speaks to Tnm about his upcoming movie ‘Jersey’, how he trained for the movie, his choice of roles and much more.Priyanka RichiThe name Viswant may not ring a bell with the regular Telugu movie viewers but Siddharth from Kerintha and Abhiram from Manamantha will definitely make the audience go, "Where has this young chap been all this while?" Viswant, now gearing up for his much awaited release Jersey, alongside Nani, says that the 3-year-break was deliberate and that he was waiting for the right movie to make a comeback. So does that mean the actor has become choosy now? “Haha, choosy? That’s a big word. I am just being careful that I don’t end up doing every movie that comes my way,” Viswant says. Viswant, who is an engineering post-graduate, shot to fame with his first movie Kerintha, back in 2015. Kerintha followed the trajectory...
- 4/12/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodAccording to reports, both heroines will have important roles.Digital NativeDigital NativeSai Dharam Tej has three films lined up and the shooting for one of them is all set to begin soon. To be directed by Kishore Tirumala, the film will be bankrolled by the popular production house Mythrie Movie Makers. While Sai Dharam Tej will be playing the main lead in the film titled Chitralahari — Bar and Restaurant, it will have two female leads sharing screen space with him. Reports say that Ritika Singh of Guru fame and Kalyani Priyadarshan, who made her acting debut with the Akhil Akkineni starrer Hello last year, will be playing the female leads. Reports also say that both the heroines will be given equal importance in Chitralahari — Bar and Restaurant and will have adequate scope for performance. Director Kishore Tirumala made his debut with the Tamil film Pillaiyar Theru Kadeisi Veedu and went on to direct the Telugu movie Second Hand. However, he rose to prominence with his second Telugu film, Nenu Sailaja which was a big hit. Released in 2016, the film starred Ram Pothineni and Keerthy Suresh as the lead pair. His last film release was Vunnadi Okate Zindagi, which was out at the theatres last year. This film again had Ram Pothineni in the lead role with Anupama Parameswaran and Lavanya Tripathi as heroines. Sai Dharam Tej’s first film was Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitam, which was a 2014 release The film was a hit and he went on to act in a number of films, of which Subramanyam For Sale and Supreme became huge hits. He has Tej I Love You lined up for release next. The film is directed by A. Karunakaran. Besides this film, Sai Dharam Tej has two other projects – one to be directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti and the other by Gopichand Mallineni. (Content provided by Digital Native) Also read: Sammohanam review: This Sudheer-Aditi romance enchants and then disappoints...
- 6/15/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
Film: "Sahasam"; Cast: Gopichand, Taapsee Pannu, Shakti Kapoor, Ali and Suman; Director: Chandrasekhar Yeleti; Rating: **1/2
For starters, the reason "Sahasam" is being compared with "Indiana Jones" is not because it's neither the copy of it nor even half as good as it. It's simply because it's a reasonably better Telugu film made along the lines of the Hollywood flick.
Wielding the megaphone after four years, National award-winning director Chandrasekhar Yeleti gives Telugu audiences an appetising desi flavour with technical finesse that is certainly better than several meaningless films that come week after week, but doesn't quite leave an impact.
Gautham, played by Gopichand, works as a security guard and aspires.
For starters, the reason "Sahasam" is being compared with "Indiana Jones" is not because it's neither the copy of it nor even half as good as it. It's simply because it's a reasonably better Telugu film made along the lines of the Hollywood flick.
Wielding the megaphone after four years, National award-winning director Chandrasekhar Yeleti gives Telugu audiences an appetising desi flavour with technical finesse that is certainly better than several meaningless films that come week after week, but doesn't quite leave an impact.
Gautham, played by Gopichand, works as a security guard and aspires.
- 7/13/2013
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
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