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Varanasi has faced another major leak months after experiencing a leak after the first shooting schedule in Odisha.
The latest leak involves visuals from the crucial Ugrabhatti caves set.
The second season of Bigg Boss Telugu was hosted by Nani.
It's crazy that the promotional videos of Telugu movies with a bunch of renowned comedy actors these days end up annoying the viewer.
The soundtrack for Peddi, composed by the legendary A.R.
This week, Ananya Panday and Ram Charan have been in the news because of two separate viral clips.
Ram Charan appears to have found a smart way to position Peddi for the Hindi market.
Bollywood actor Bobby Deol recently wrapped up shooting for spy-universe film, Alpha.
Suriya's 46th movie is titled Vishwanath & Sons.
The second half of 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest phases for Telugu cinema, after a lull that lasted four months.
When the success rate is the lowest in the film industry, why even make movies and repent loudly? This is a question we all have.
"Out of the nearly 100 films I have done post-Legend, only a handful of characters remain memorable. Appalasuri from Peddi is one of them. Once it hits screens, he is easily taking the #1 spot," says actor Jagapathi Babu, talking about his role in the June 4th release. In this interview, the senior actor elaborates on his character in the pan-Indian movie.
Celebrated cinematographer R. Rathnavelu discusses his meticulous visual design for the upcoming sports drama Peddi, his enduring collaborations with top industry talent, and the rigorous craft behind capturing Ram Charan’s intense performance. The film will head to theatres on June 4.
Actor Manoj Manchu today met with the media for a candid conversation. He opened up about his new social initiative, Aikya Dhairya Sena Samithi. He also shared updates on his upcoming movie projects (particularly David Reddy), business ventures, and personal insights. Here is the interaction structured entirely in direct speech.
With Peddi gearing up for a grand worldwide theatrical release on June 4, producer Venkata Satish Kilaru shares his insights, experiences, and absolute confidence in the film during an exclusive press meet. Under the Vriddhi Cinemas banner, in association with Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, this Buchi Babu Sana directorial has already closed its pre-release business deals successfully. Here is the full conversation with the producer as he reflects on his journey, the dedication of the team, and what makes this film an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Action choreographer Nabakanth has rapidly climbed the ranks in Telugu cinema, moving from an assistant role to the mastermind behind some of the most anticipated stunt sequences in Peddi. Fresh off his work on the Pushpa franchise, he sits down to discuss his latest and most demanding project yet.
Production designer Avinash Kolla opens up about the massive scale of Ram Charan's Peddi, which is scheduled to hit the cinemas on June 4. In this conversation, he discusses the challenges of recreating 1980s Vizianagaram and his collaborative journey with director Buchi Babu. "Peddi is a one-of-its-kind film. Sukumar sir mentioned that Charan’s performance here will surpass Rangasthalam, and that is purely due to the strength of the writing. By the time the movie ends, you will have traveled so deeply with his journey that you will leave the theater with tears in your eyes," Kolla says.
Actor Sumanth Prabhas shares insights about his upcoming film Godari Gattupaina, discussing his transition to a Godavari backdrop, working with veteran actors, and his approach to movie promotions. The film will be released in theatres on May 8. Early premieres are being planned for the evening of May 7. Tirupati Prasad is releasing the film in the Ceded region. Suniel Narang and the producer himself are handling the Nizam release. Suresh Babu garu is looking after the Andhra region.
Actor Sumanth Prabhas' rural love and family drama Godari Gattupaina is set to hit the cinemas on May 8. Directed by Subhash Chandra and produced under Red Puppet Productions, the film's promotional material hint at an emotional story. In this interview, debutant producer Abhinav Rao talks about his maiden release.
Producer CH Satish Kumar is ready to make a mark with the Telugu release of Kara. A seasoned distributor turned producer, Kumar has a track record of identifying hits, having previously handled the Telugu journeys of blockbusters like Kabali and Salaar. With Kara, he isn’t just betting on Dhanush’s goodwill, but on a visceral, realistic narrative that promises to bridge the gap between thrills and deep-rooted family sentiment. The film releases in theatres on April 30. A day ahead of the movie's release, he interacted with the media.
With a penchant for experimental storytelling and a track record of backing unconventional cinema, producer Cherry (Chiranjeevi) of Clap Entertainment is back with his latest venture, Jetlee. Known for his close association with Mythri Movie Makers and his knack for identifying "concept-first" scripts, Cherry opens up about his creative partnership with director Ritesh Rana, the transition of Jetlee from a serious thriller to a comedy, and why comedian Satya was the perfect choice to lead this high-flying entertainer. The film, co-starring Vennela Kishore, Ajay, Gundu Sudarshan, Reha Singha and others, is heading to theatres on May 1.
About Tollywood
Tollywood refers to the Telugu language film industry. The name derives the concept from Hollywood.Tollywood is based in the state of Andhra Pradesh in southern India. The major Tollywood studios are located in Hyderabad, AP. Tollywood is the largest producer of films in India. In average Tollywood produces between 200 and 250 Telugu movies a year.
Popular movies tend to open during the three festive seasons of the region: Sankranthi, Summer, and Dushera. The Telugu film industry accounts for 1% of the gross domestic product of Andhra Pradesh. Telugu films enjoy significant patronage in the neighboring southern States like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka.
The first Telugu film Bhishma Pratigna was made in 1922 by R.S. Prakash. The first Telugu talkie Bhakta Prahlada, was released in 1931.
Andhra Pradesh is the state having more than 2700 theaters, where Hyderabad alone consists of 150 theatres. It is arguably the state having the largest number of theaters.
For young heroines, waiting for a break in Bollywood - telugu movies are good place to begin with and are considered a gateway. This is because Tollywood is the biggest regional movie market in India and the work there is closely monitored by the big names in Hindi film industry who are on the lookout for storylines to remake and fresh talent be it actors or technicians.