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07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
From ‘Housefull 4' to ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo', when Pooja Hegde delivered six consecutive hits
Another big hit in 2019 for Pooja Hegde was Housefull 4. With an ensemble cast, the film was the highest first-day grosser in the franchise read more Actress Pooja Hegde has been ruling the roost Down South for many years. She has even made a strong mark in Bollywood. While she has successfully and effortlessly dabbled across industries, one big merit in her career has been the six back-to-back hit films that Pooja delivered at the box office. Having worked with the biggest of stars in the South, Pooja Hegde has given her co-stars their career-best blockbusters at the box office. Back in 2018, when Pooja starred opposite Jr NTR in Aravinda Sametha the film was NTR's career best opening. Not just that, it was also the ithird biggest opener of 2018. In 2019, Pooja Hegde had three blockbusters across industries. Her film Maharshi with Mahesh Babu was his career-best opener. Gaddalakonda Ganesh with Varun Tej also saw massive commercial success. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Another big hit in 2019 for Pooja Hegde was Housefull 4. With an ensemble cast, the film was the highest first-day grosser in the franchise. In 2020, Pooja starred with Allu Arjun in Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo making the film his career-best opening. In 2021, Pooja starred in Most Eligible Bachelor alongside Akkhil Akkineni, the film became a huge commercial success. Having played significant role in films, Pooja has surely been a lucky charm for her co-stars.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Allu Arjun undergoes physical and mental transformation for a commanding presence in Atlee's sci-fi action film
Allu Arjun undergoes physical and mental transformation for a commanding presence in Atlee 's sci-fi action film Allu Arjun working on his next mega project with director Atlee, tentatively titled 'AA22 x A6'. The 'Pushpa' actor is undergoing a rigorous physical and mental transformation for this role, aiming to present a look and performance unlike anything seen before from the star. As per a report by India Today Digital, the 43-year-old actor will be seen in a rugged, powerful, and rooted world created by the 'Jawan' director, with the movie being a high-octane sci-fi action spectacle. Guided by celebrity fitness trainer Lloyd Stevens It is known that celebrity fitness coach Lloyd Stevens, who earlier trained stars like Jr NTR and Ranveer Singh , will be training Allu Arjun after he shared a picture with the 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo' star on social media. Training for strength, agility, and commanding presence The report suggests Lloyd Stevens is guiding Arjun through a specialized program focused on agility, strength, and a raw, commanding presence rather than just muscle bulk. This intense preparation reflects the demanding nature of the character Atlee has crafted a powerful, commanding figure rooted deeply in the film's unique world. Allu Arjun is also deeply involved in every creative aspect of the film, working closely with Atlee to ensure authenticity and intensity in his performance. Atlee, fresh off his blockbuster 'Jawan', is directing this ambitious project. The film is expected to be a pan-India entertainer with a massive budget reportedly around Rs 800 crore. While plot details remain under wraps, the project is expected to begin shooting later in 2025. Additionally, around Rs 250 crore of this budget is allocated for cutting-edge visual effects, with top Hollywood VFX experts involved, including artists who have worked on global hits like 'Iron Man 2', 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts', 'Spider-Man: Homecoming', and 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'. The film's technical team includes renowned VFX supervisors and studios such as Lola VFX and Ironhead Studio.
Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Allu Arjun recalls his 18 consecutive flops, took one year off to introspect: ‘I delivered by biggest hit after that, then Pushpa…'
Allu Arjun may be a box office force to reckon with now, but there was a time not too long ago when he delivered 18 flops. That long lull prompted him to take a year off to introspect. Arjun considers it a great decision in hindsight now, given his biggest hits, including the Pushpa franchise, followed that break. 'Eighteen of my films failed at the box office. They didn't do so well. I wanted to take a break for six months. Accidentally, it happened to be 12-13 months. But I wanted a seven- to eight-month break and I wanted to introspect. I wanted to take some time off. I took a year off, almost a year, by accident though. There was a lot of introspection being done,' said Arjun at WAVES Summit 2025 in Mumbai. 'Genuinely, that was one of the best breaks I had. Because after that, I had Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, which was my biggest hit and an industry record. It's one of the biggest Telugu hits ever. After that, there was Pushpa and Pushpa 2. One year really helped me introspect a lot,' added Arjun. Son of veteran film producer and distributor Allu Aravind, Arjun made his acting debut as a child artist in A. Kodandarami Reddy's Vijetha, which was backed by his father's production house Geetha Arts. Arjun made his debut as a lead actor in K. Raghavendra Rao's 100th directorial venture, Gangotri, in 2003. However, Arjun's career soon began to take a beating. He delivered flops like Sukumar's 2009 action romance Arya 2, a sequel to their 2004 hit Arya. More flops followed, like Gunasekhar's 2010 action romance Varudu and Vakkantham Vamsi's 2018 action film Naa Peru Surya. After taking a year-long break, Arjun returned with a bang with Trivikram Srinivas' 2020 action drama Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. He raised the stakes further with another blockbuster in Sukumar's 2021 period gangster film Pushpa: The Rise. Arjun made history with that film, becoming the first Telugu actor to win the National Award for Best Actor. He broke several box office records with the sequel, Sukumar's Pushpa 2: The Rule, last year as it became the highest grossing film in India. Arjun is all set to collaborate with Atlee and Trivikram Srinivas for his next two projects respectively. The currently untitled movie with Atlee was officially announced on the occasion of Arjun's 43rd birthday last month. 'Magic with mass & a world beyond imagination! #AA22. Teaming up with @Atlee_dir garu for something truly spectacular with the unparalleled support of @sunpictures,' Arjun wrote on X. Atlee, known for Tamil films Mersal, Theri, and Hindi movie Jawan, wished the actor on his birthday. 'Happy Birthday @alluarjun sir, Love you sir. Thank you Kalanithi Maran sir & @sunpictures for making my dream a reality. Let's have a blast GEAR UP #A22xA6,' the filmmaker wrote.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When 'Pushpa' star Allu Arjun addressed his take on nepotism
Picture Credit: X Tollywood star Allu Arjun is one of the biggest pan-India stars after the monumental success of the 'Pushpa' franchise. The actor comes from a prominent filmmaker family and has often been asked about nepotism, especially given his father Allu Aravind 's stature as a powerful producer and his uncle Chiranjeevi's legendary status. Throwback to the time when he shared his take on nepotism. At the 2020 success meet of his blockbuster 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo', Allu Arjun addressed the nepotism debate thoughtfully. He compared his family's dedication to the cinema to a priest's family tradition, that their commitment is to entertain the audience, whom he called "prekshaka devullu". He said, "When people have to accuse a film family of hijacking cinema and repressing outside talent, they commonly use the term nepotism. A priest dedicated his entire life to God in a temple. His son walked in his footsteps. His son's son, too, did the same." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Despite having such an influential backing in the business, Allu Arjun's journey wasn't without struggles. After his debut film 'Gangotri', he faced a dry spell where offers stopped coming his way. It was director Sukumar who recognized his potential and cast him in 'Arya', a film that turned out to be a blockbuster and marked the turning point in his career, establishing him as a rising star. On the current work front, Allu Arjun is now busy with his upcoming film now called, ' AA22xA6 ', directed by Atlee. This project will be a grand sci-fi action entertainer with a pan-India appeal. The film will include Bollywood actresses Janhvi Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, and Ananya Panday in the leading roles, however, an official announcement is yet to be made.
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First Post
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Pooja Hegde: From 'Retro' to 'Hai Jawaani To Ishq Hona Hai', how the actress is balancing genres
In mass films that ride high on action, drama, intensity, and grit, Pooja Hegde's presence has brought a sense of realism, fusing relatability and authenticity to the plot read more Films in Indian cinema thrive on ingenuity, storytelling, spectacle, and impact, something that Pooja Hegde has brought together in her years of filmography. At times when actresses still stick to portraying eye candies to create appeal, Pooja Hegde has created a fierce tangent by ditching the glam quotient and stepping into more relevant roles. Throughout her career, Pooja has not only been a key part of mass films like Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Beast, Mohenjo Daro, Housefull 4, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan or Radhe Shyam among others, but her knack for making bold film choices and picking unpredictable roles have placed her alongside some of the big names of the industry, including Salman Khan, Prabhas, Allu Arjun, Thalapathy Vijay, Hrithik Roshan and more. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In mass films that ride high on action, drama, intensity, and grit, Pooja Hegde's presence has brought a sense of realism, fusing relatability and authenticity to the plot. Her roles have transcended the barriers of mere romantic portrayals and have extended to being the catalyst of a progressing plot. The nature of Pooja Hegde's choice of roles has changed the erstwhile 'heroines,' and she is thoroughly defining the diversity of a 'heroine' in today's evolving cinema space. With actresses drawing massive crowds through physical appeal, audiences are no longer eager to watch the same, instead, they are interested to watch more honesty and sincerity in performances. Previously, actresses were confined to tighter clothes and flashy frames, however, Pooja Hegde is proving that substance speaks louder than clothes and flashiness. As she continues to keep up with her graph of delivering deep performances, she's being received with a positive reception from the audiences and her admirers, who are eager to watch more substantial performances from her. Proving to be a pan-Indian actress, Pooja Hegde is gearing up for the release of her upcoming Tamil film, Retro, slated for a release on May 1. She will star alongside Suriya in the Tamil romance-adventure film, directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Apart from this, Pooja Hegde is currently shooting for a Bollywood rom-com, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. In the David Dhawan directorial, the actress will share the screen space alongside Varun Dhawan. The film has hit the floors and is expected to have a theatrical release soon.
