Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who plays the lead in 'The Girlfriend', came to the aid of her director Rahul Ravindran on Saturday night on the social media platform X after her fans, who were unhappy about the makers not releasing enough updates about the film, began trending the topic #ReleaseTheGirfriend. A number of eager fans began asking for updates about the film from the makers so much so that director Rahul Ravindran had to respond to their demand. Quoting a tweet that showed the topic #ReleaseTheGirlfriend was trending, he wrote, "Guys… there will be updates soon. Praamise. Please be a little patient." It was then that Rashmika stepped in to pacify her fans. She tweeted, "Hi my lovelies.I know we’ve been making you wait and your trend really is something else...but trust me @23_rahulr is really working on it to give you the best output and it’s one of the most special kind of films. It's a film where we speak about things we generally don’t talk much about. It’s a pure characters-driven film and that’s the beauty of it. We promise you we want to give you the best and it’ll be worth your while. But because of today... for all the love you’ve shown us, we’ll just speed up the process and deliver it to you soonest!" It may be recalled that the makers of ‘The Girlfriend’ had chosen to release a teaser audio song to mark the birthday of actress Rashmika. The teaser audio song, called ‘Reyi Lolothula’, was sung by Hesham Abdul Wahab, Chinmayi Sripada and Vijay Devarakonda. It had lyrics by Rakendu Mouli. A poem that featured in the song had been penned by the director of the film, Rahul Ravindran. The film, which is being presented by producer Allu Aravind, features Rashmika Mandanna in the lead along with Dheekshith Shetty. Written and directed by Rahul Ravindran, the film has music by Hesham Abdul Wahab and cinematography by Krishnan Vasant. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
18 May,2025 08:57 AM IST | Chennai | IANSThe highly anticipated Telugu action drama, Mega157 has made a much-awaited annoucement revealing the acclaimed actress Nayanthara as the female lead. The makers of the film unveiled the casting news with a special promo, dedicated for Nayanthara's role. Nayanthara will be working with director Anil Ravipudi for the first time. Anil is known for his Telugu directorials such as Pataas, raja The Great and Sarileru Neekevvaru. The director took to his X account, welcoming the actress on board. The ever graceful queen, #Nayanthara joins the journey of #Mega157 ❤️🔥Witness her elegance and emotion on the big screen alongside Megastar @KChiruTweets in an @AnilRavipudi Entertainer💥— https://t.co/qwKoC3e2Fi #ChiruAnil SANKRANTHI 2026 – రఫ్ఫాడించేద్దాం 🔥 pic.twitter.com/DDTkYluNo7 — 𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐢𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐤𝐚𝐫 (@UrsVamsiShekar) May 17, 2025 In the note along with the promo, Anil bethroned Nayanthara as the 'ever graceful queen'. The promo was iconic in itself, focusing on Nayanthara getting ready when an assistant asks her about her frequently speakng in Telugu and says, "She's back to rule our Telugu hearts again". Nayanthara's last Telugu film released in 2022 with Chiranjeevi. After a long hiatus from the Telugu film industry, she marks her return by reuniting with megastar Chiranjeevi for their third film together. The actor took to his X account to announce the news of her casting. Welcome back for the hatrick film #Nayanthara!Glad to have you on board for our #Mega157 journey with @anilravipudi.SANKRANTHI 2026 రఫ్ఫాడించేద్దాం 😉#ChiruAnil @Shine_Screens @GoldBoxEnt https://t.co/2faZXKNYaq — Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) May 17, 2025 About Mega157 In the announcement, Chiranjeevi mentioned that the actress and him will complete a hatrick with three consecutive Telugu films together. The co-stars were seen together first in Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019), then in GodFather (2022) and now the third time in Anil Ravipudi's action drama, Mega157. The film is all set to hit the theaters during Sankranti 2026, directed by Anil Ravipudi and produced by Sahu Garapati under Shine Screens with Sushmita Konidela's Gold Box Entertainments co-producing the project. Nayanthara on the work front Nayanthara was last seen in the OTT film Test, alongside versatile actor R. Madhavan and Telugu actor Siddharth, directed by Sashikanth. Earlier in 2024, she played the lead role in Shah Rukh Khan's action thriller Jawan, which also featured a cameo by Deepika Padukone.
17 May,2025 08:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTollywood actor Vijay Deverakonda decided to carve out some family time amidst the endless chase of work and goals. The 'Liger' actor revealed that his mother asked if they could go out for dinner out of the blue. VD wrote on his Instagram, "Mum suddenly asked if we could go out for dinner. And it had been very long since we went out, just us. As we are all always chasing work and goals.. forgetting to live sometimes :)) So last night we went out and had such a good timee :)) don’t forget to spend time with your mum and dad, take them out, give them some hugs and kisses, tell them you love them. Sending lots of love to all of you and your families," along with three red-heart emojis. Mum suddenly asked if we could go out for dinner. And it had been very long since we went out, just us. As we are all always chasing work and goals.. forgetting to live sometimes :))So last night we went out and had such a good timee :)) don’t forget to spend time with your mum… pic.twitter.com/zTB5F4Fw1W — Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) May 16, 2025 Vijay shared a perfect family photo with his parents, followed by some solo snaps of himself and his brother, Anand Deverakonda. The post further incorporated a video of the 'Arjun Reddy' actor chilling in the backseat of his car, singing along with the music playing in the backdrop. VD also dropped a screenshot of his WhatsApp chat with this mother. "Is it possible to go out for dinner all of us together whenever possible this weekend?," his mother wrote in the text. Vijay replied to this with a "Yes mumma." Work-wise, Vijay will next be seen as the lead in Gowtam Tinnanuri’s "Kingdom". The film, which was initially scheduled to hit screens on May 30 this year, has been postponed to July 4. "Kingdom" will enjoy music scored by Anirudh Ravichander and editing by Navin Nooli. Produced by Naga Vamsi S and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune 4 Cinemas banners, the film will be presented by Srikara Studios. The technical crew of the drama also has Neeraja Kona as the costume designer and Vijay Binni as the choreographer. The high-octane action sequences of "Kingdom" have been directed by three stunt choreographers - Yannick Ben, Chethan D’Souza, and Real Satish. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 May,2025 03:43 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSFans of actor Prabhas have been eagerly waiting for an update on his next film titled The Raja Saab. Now, the makers have an exciting news for all fans. It looks like the makers are prepared to share the teaser of the upcoming film before the month ends. So far the makers have only dropped posters from the film featuring lead actor Prabhas in different looks. Now, the first video content from the film will be released. The Raja Saab teaser out soon According to a report in 123Telugu, the makers of The Raja Saab had planned on releasing the teaser in mid-May. However, there has been a slight delay but it will be out before the month ends. Earlier, the makers had scheduled April 10, 2025 as the release date of the film. The Raja Saab director addresses delayed release With curiosity mounting, fans have been tagging the makers of the film on social media, requesting an update. Filmmaker Maruthi has finally broken his silence on the matter.Maruthi took to social media to respond to a fan club of Prabhas regarding the delay. He had posted two pictures from a recent visit to a temple in Tirupati on X (formerly Twitter). The comments section of the post was soon flooded with messages from fans asking for updates on The Raja Saab. One handle, Ravi@Prabhas Army, commented, “Take your time and release #RajaSaab whenever you’re satisfied with the product. Just give official info through media that it’ll come in November or next year or whenever. Fans will not bother you.” Responding to the comment, Maruthi replied, “To give the accurate info @peoplemediafcy on that job. Expecting CG out put soon once those are verified makers will announce the release date. many external things will involve in this process, it's not a one man word or work so things will take time. Be Lil patient, every one is giving their best to match ur expectations" About The Raja Saab Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab promises an exciting blend of spooky thrills and hearty laughs. Prabhas plays a man drawn back to his ancestral property, only to discover a vengeful spirit lurking in the shadows. Following the monumental success of Kalki 2898 AD, Prabhas embraces a new persona—mischievous, quirky, and ghostly—offering a refreshing change from his usual intense roles. His vintage avatar in this film will likely strike a nostalgic chord with fans who cherished his early work. Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad under the People Media Factory banner, The Raja Saab features music by Thaman S and will release in five languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
16 May,2025 09:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOne’s debut film can be an exhilarating as well as daunting experience. It’s only amplified for Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia as she shares screen space with Punjabi stars Babbu Maan and Guru Randhawa in Shaunki Sardar. Yet, the actor says that she is far from overshadowed. “These are legends I’ve grown up watching and admiring. From day one, they welcomed me with warmth and respect. Babbu sir brings depth and sincerity that pushes all of us to raise our game, while Guru is charismatic and collaborative. Between action and cut, I was absorbing so much that this movie felt like a masterclass,” says Ahluwalia, who was seen in Khatron Ke Khiladi 14. (From left) Guru Randhawa, Guggu Gill, and Babbu Maan in the film What was her biggest takeaway after working with them? Their generosity, she says. “Skill can’t be taught; you either have it or don’t. But legends teach you how to not lose yourself as a person, and remain grounded. I will carry the work ethic, honesty, and warmth they taught me into my future work,” she says.
16 May,2025 08:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuActress Samantha Ruth Prabhu's personal life has been making a buzz in the news with her close proximity with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. While the two artists have not verbally spoken about their relationship, Samantha's recent Instagram activity has almost confirmed their relationship. Her latest post celebrating the success of her debut production Subham, saw some cute pictures of the duo. Raj has been spotted with Samantha at different occasions. Age difference between Samantha and Raj Nidimoru There is a lot of curiosity around Raj and Samantha's relationship. As we wait for the couple to formally announce their relationship, we look at their age gap. Samantha's birth date is public knowledge. She was born on April 28, 1987. As of 2025, she is 38 years old. As for Raj, according to reports, his date birth is August 4, 1979. The filmmaker is therefore 45 years old as of 2025. This makes the age gap between the two artists 7 years. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Samantha (@samantharuthprabhuoffl) About Raj Nidimoru's personal life Raj Nidimoru is reportedly married to Shhyamali De. There is no clarity on the status of their marriage yet. Shhyamali De, who tied the knot with director Raj in 2015, is a psychology graduate and has worked as an assistant director with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Vishal Bhardwaj. The couple has a daughter together. Not only has she worked as an assistant director, but she is also a scriptwriter and has worked as a creative consultant for top films and classics like Rang De Basanti, Omkara, and Ek Nodir Golpo. Shhyamali De is also best friends with Rajkummar Rao's wife and actress Patralekhaa. Samantha’s work front Meanwhile, the actress was last seen in the Prime Video series Citadel: Honey Bunny, alongside Varun Dhawan. It is the Indian spin-off of the American television series Citadel on Amazon Prime Video, which starred Priyanka Chopra in the lead role. Packed with adrenaline-pumping action sequences and emotional drama, cinema enthusiasts appreciated the chemistry between Samantha and Varun as they navigated a world of espionage, betrayal, and danger. She will reunite with Raj and DK for Rakt Bramhand, a fantasy action series with Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabbi. Apart from this, Samantha will star in Bangaram, a film she announced on her birthday. This project is especially significant for her as it marks her debut as a producer.
15 May,2025 05:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA video clip posted by Telugu star Ram Charan showing him enjoying his blockbuster film 'RRR', along with his film's director S S Rajamouli and co-star Jr NTR, at the Royal Albert Hall in London is now winning hearts online. Ram Charan, who posted the clip on his Instagram page, wrote, "RRR Forever" with a heart symbol next to it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ram Charan (@alwaysramcharan) The video clip shows the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra delivering a scintillating live orchestral performance on the occasion. Not just that, it also shows both the actors sharing a lighter moment with their director, even as Ram Charan's wife turns director and shoots these fun moments, saying she is making 'RRR2'. Earlier this week, the X handle created for the film RRR had put out a tweet that read, "LONDON… here we come! Relive the soul of #RRRMovie like never before with a scintillating live orchestral performance by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Join our Trio @ssrajamouli @tarak9999 @AlwaysRamCharan at @RoyalAlbertHall London on Sunday, May 11th for a musical celebration of India’s epic action drama." A day after the event, the handle put out a tweet that read, "HistoRRRY!! #TogetheRRRAgain." Director S S Rajamouli's 'RRR', an acronym for Roudram Ranam Rudhiram, shattered records at the box office to emerge as India's biggest blockbuster when it released in 2022. The film smashed all records right on day 1, overtaking Rajamouli's own 'Baahubali 2'. 'RRR' became the number one opener of Indian cinema with a worldwide day one business (gross) collection of ₹ 223 crore. The film ended grossing ₹1,253–1,387 crore worldwide, setting several box office records including becoming the highest grossing Indian film of 2022 worldwide. Starring NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Samuthirakani and Allison Doody amongst a host of other popular actors from Indian cinema, RRR was a period action film. It was a fictional take on the lives of Telugu freedom fighters Komaram Bheem and Alluri Seetharama Raju’s lives before they started their fight for independence. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 May,2025 02:50 PM IST | Chennai | IANSSamantha Ruth Prabhu is rumoured to be dating Raj Nidimoru of Raj and DK fame. While the rumoured couple hasn't confirmed anything as of yet, Raj's presence in Samantha's posts has been fuelling the rumours. With Raj still being married to Shhyamali De, these speculations have put a spotlight on the director's personal life. So, who is Raj's wife Shhyamali De? Who is Shhyamali De? Shhyamali De, who tied the knot with director Raj in 2015, is a psychology graduate and has worked as an assistant director with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Vishal Bhardwaj. The couple has a daughter together. Not only has she worked as an assistant director, but she is also a scriptwriter and has worked as a creative consultant for top films and classics like Rang De Basanti, Omkara, and Ek Nodir Golpo. Shhyamali De is also best friends with Rajkummar Rao's wife and actress Patralekhaa. Raj Nidimoru on his wife Earlier, in an interview with Deccan Chronicle, Raj had talked about his wife and shared, “Shhyamali De, my wife, constantly advises me about casting. She comes from a non-filmy background, so she always keeps us grounded.” Shhyamali De enjoys a following of about 2,871 followers, and her Insta bio shares a positive thought that reads, “May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness for all.” While these rumours of Raj dating Samantha have been growing louder, Shhyamali's Instagram features happy pictures and love-filled notes for her husband. Earlier, while sharing their wedding pictures, Shhyamali had written: "So many reasons to love you. It's the everyday things you take care of, not because you have to but because you care... It's the little kindnesses that take me by surprise over and over… It's the time you take to lend a hand or a strong set of shoulders… Somehow, even the quietest things you do speak of love, loud and clear. And today, I just want you to know I couldn't ask for a more loving partner… I couldn't hope for a more wonderful man to love for the rest of my life. Another anniversary, another reminder of how lucky we are to have each other and how good life can be. Happy Anniversary @raj.nidimoru." Samantha poses with Raj On Wednesday, Samantha shared a couple of pictures and videos celebrating her debut production Subham. The first picture shows her posing in front of the film's poster with Raj standing behind her. She also shared a picture of Raj standing with her as she prepared for a scene. There was another picture of Samantha clicking a selfie with Raj while leaning on his shoulder.
15 May,2025 01:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been in the news for her rumoured new beginning with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. The two have previously worked together on projects like The Family Man 2 and Citadel: Honey Bunny. While reports of the two dating have been doing the rounds for a while — with the duo often spotted together — Samantha's recent posts seem to have confirmed the speculation. The actress took to Instagram to share pictures and videos celebrating the success of her debut production, titled Subham. Samantha poses with Raj On Wednesday, Samantha shared a couple of pictures and videos celebrating her debut production Subham. The first picture shows her posing in front of the film's poster with Raj standing behind her. She also shared a picture of Raj standing with her as she prepared for a scene. There was another picture of Samantha clicking a selfie with Raj while leaning on his shoulder. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Samantha (@samantharuthprabhuoffl) About Samantha's debut production Samantha's production house, Tralala Moving Pictures, co-produced the film along with Kanakavalli Talkies. In an earlier post, Samantha had described the film as “a project that embodies Tralala’s vision of unique, thought-provoking cinema that leaves you wanting more and, hopefully over time, will help audiences identify and highlight content coming out of our Tralala banner.” Penned by Vasanth Mariganti, Subham was directed by Praveen Kandregula. The duo had previously collaborated on the acclaimed drama Cinema Bandi. The film also serves as a debut platform for six promising new talents: Harshith Reddy, Shriya Kontham, Charan Peri, Shalini Kondepudi, Gavireddy Srinivas, and Shravani. The film further boasts an impressive technical crew, including cinematographer Mridul Sujit Sen, production designer Ram Charan Tej, and editor Dharmendra Kakarla. Samantha’s work front The actress was last seen in the Prime Video series Citadel: Honey Bunny, alongside Varun Dhawan. The series is the Indian spin-off of the American show Citadel on Amazon Prime Video, which starred Priyanka Chopra in the lead. Packed with adrenaline-pumping action sequences and emotional drama, the show was well received by audiences, with many appreciating the chemistry between Samantha and Varun as they navigated a world of espionage, betrayal, and danger. She is set to reunite with Raj and DK for Rakt Bramhand, a fantasy action series also starring Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabbi. In addition, Samantha will star in Bangaram, a film she announced on her birthday. This project is particularly significant for her, as it marks her debut as a producer.
14 May,2025 03:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe makers of director Gowtam Tinnanuri’s explosive action entertainer, ‘Kingdom’, featuring actor Vijay Deverakonda in the lead, have now announced that they have postponed the release of the film to July 4 this year. The film was originally scheduled to hit screens on May 30 this year. In a statement, Sithara Entertainments, one of the production houses producing the film, said, "To our dear audience, We wish to inform that the release of our film 'Kingdom', originally set for May 30, has been rescheduled to July 4. We explored every possibility to stick to the original date, but recent unforeseen events in the country and the current atmosphere have made it difficult for us to move forward with promotions or celebrations." #Kingdom July 04, 2025. Will see you in the cinemas :) pic.twitter.com/uQUjpngygD — Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) May 14, 2025 The production house further said, "We believe this decision will help us present Kingdom in the best possible way, with the creative excellence and spirit it deserves. We truly value your support and hope to receive your love when we meet you nemas on at the cinemas on July 4." "We're grateful to Dil Raju garu and Nithin garu for their understanding and support in making this change possible. Jai Hind!! Kingdom in cinemas worldwide on 4th July 2025." It may be recalled that the production house had already announced that dubbing for the first half of the film had been completed. The film has generated a lot of buzz ever since the makers released a gripping teaser. In the teaser, Vijay Deverakonda comes across as a character that resembles an unstoppable force—blazing with intensity and destined for greatness. The film, which was initially being referred to as VD12, has the tagline, ‘From the shadows of betrayal, shall rise a king.’ Written and directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film has music by Anirudh Ravichander and editing by Navin Nooli. It is being produced by Naga Vamsi S and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune 4 Cinemas Banners respectively. The film is to be presented by Srikara Studios. Well known costume designer Neeraja Kona is in-charge of the costumes for this film, which has its songs choreographed by Vijay Binni. The film, which is full of action sequences, has three stunt choreographers -- Yannick Ben, Chethan D’Souza, Real Satish –working on it. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
14 May,2025 03:17 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared director Lokkesh Ajls’s eagerly awaited investigative thriller, ‘Eleven’, featuring actor Naveen Chandra in the lead, for release with an U/A certificate. Taking to its X timeline, A R Entertainment, the production house producing the film, wrote, "#ELEVEN Certified U/A!#ElevenForUniversalAudience #ElevenFromMay16" #ELEVEN Certified U/A!#ElevenForUniversalAudience #ElevenFromMay16 @naveenchandra212 @sushmacinearts_ #GNAlagarsamy @lokesh_ajls @immancomposer @riythvika_official @karthikisc @srikanth_nb @abhiramiact @actordileepan @therealravivarma @actor_shashank @kireetid @reyaahari pic.twitter.com/A3oT1t9X79 — AR Entertainment (@ARentertainoffl) May 13, 2025 A trailer of the film, which was recently released, opens with cops stating that eight murders have been committed in the past one year in the city. The cops are certain that it is a serial killer who is at work. But what baffles them is the killer looking to depart from his regular pattern of dumping the bodies on the outskirts of the city on this one particular occasion. The cops think it must be the work of a psycho. Eventually, they realise the person they are looking to nab is a psycho with an unbelievable IQ level. The cops make a list of 40 suspects of which seven fit the profile of the psycho. What happens next is what Eleven is all about. ‘Eleven’ features popular Telugu actor Naveen Chandra, who has appeared in Tamil films like 'Sarvam', 'Sivappu', 'Bramman', 'Jigarthanda Double X', and 'Game Changer', in the lead. Actress Reyaa Hari, who previously starred in 'Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal', plays the female lead. The film also features notable performances from Abhirami (of 'Virumandi' fame), Dileepan (known for 'Vathikuchi'), and Rithvika (of 'Madras' fame). It may be recalled that the makers of the film, in a move that was considered a first-of-its-kind, released a song called ‘Tamugu‘ which had both Tamil and Telugu lyrics combined! The peppy number, which was sung by actress Andrea, had music by D Imman and lyrics by Rakendu Mouli. Being made under the banner of AR Entertainment, 'Eleven' will be an exciting investigative thriller. Music for 'Eleven' has been composed by D. Imman, while cinematography is by Karthik Ashokan, a professional with experience in Bollywood. The film's editing is by National Award-winning editor Srikanth N.B. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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