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News18
a day ago
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- News18
Jayammu Nischayammu Raa On OTT: Nagarjuna Gets Emotional On Jagapathi Babu's Show
Last Updated: One of the most touching parts of the show came when Nagarjuna's sister Susheela and brother Venkat made a surprise appearance. Versatile actor Jagapathi Babu has made a grand entry into the world of talk shows with his new celebrity show, Jayammu Nischayammu Raa with Jagapathi. The first episode of the show featured none other than Akkineni Nagarjuna and what followed was a chat filled with laughter, nostalgia and emotional moments. One of the most touching parts of the show came when Nagarjuna's sister Susheela and brother Venkat made a surprise appearance. In what left everyone emotional, Susheela shared her heartfelt memory of her brother's support during the toughest phase of her life. She revealed that when her husband was on his deathbed, Nagarjuna sat beside him and made a promise that he would take care of the family for the rest of his life. She added that Nagarjuna has stood by her and her children ever since, leaving the audience emotional with Jagapathi Babu. Remembering Father ANR The episode saw Nagarjuna's emotional side when Jagapathi asked about his legendary father, Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR). Replying, he recalled his father's last days in the hospital, sharing that the entire family was by his side during his final moments. Later, he also shared a special memory of ANR's reaction to his film Annamayya. The actor said that his father was moved to tears after watching the film. Fun And Lighter Moments Of course, the episode had its light-hearted moments. Jagapathi Babu teased Nagarjuna about his lady-killer image and favourite female co-stars. The two stars also revisited Nagarjuna's unconventional career choices and how they made him one of the most respected actors in Telugu cinema. Nagarjuna in Coolie On the film front, Nagarjuna was last seen in Coolie, starring Rajinikanth in the lead. Released on August 14, the film stars Nagarjuna as Simon Xavier, a ruthless smuggler who runs a powerful crime syndicate. It had a clash with War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani in lead roles. The first episode of Jayammu Nischayammu Raa has set the tone for what promises to be an engaging and emotional talk show and fans are visibly impressed by Jagapathi Babu's knack to blend fun banter with sensitive moments. First Published: August 18, 2025, 17:24 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Jayammu Nischayammu Raa': Nagarjuna's sister makes an emotional revelation on Jagapathi Babu's show
Picture Credit: X Versatile actor Jagapathi Babu is hosting his celebrity talk show titled 'Jayammu Nischayammu Raa with Jagapathi'. The very first episode featured his close friend Akkineni Nagarjuna, who shared a deeply emotional moment. During the show, Nagarjuna's sister Susheela and brother Venkat made an unexpected appearance on screen together with him for the first time. Their surprises added a level of intimacy to the program and introduced an entirely new perspective of Nagarjuna that fans have never seen before. During the show, which is streaming on Zee5, one of the most moving moments came when Susheela recalled the immense support her brother extended during one of the darkest times of her life. She revealed that when her husband was on his deathbed, Nagarjuna sat beside him and promised to take care of her family for the rest of their lives. Hearing these reassuring words, she said, her husband passed away peacefully. Remembering ANR with fondness Jagapathi Babu smoothly moved the conversation to Nagarjuna's father, the iconic Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR). Nagarjuna recalled the last days of his father's life at the hospital, recalling how the whole family was there before he died. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 50 Floors of Elevated Living by Raymond Realty Raymond Realty Learn More Undo These moments of sheer truthfulness felt so genuine and touched people deeply. The episode also had lighter moments filled with laughter and nostalgia. Nagarjuna shared stories about his unconventional career choices, including the impact of films like 'Annamayya,' which left even his father, ANR in tears. About Nagarjuna in 'Coolie' Recently, Nagarjuna was seen in the Rajinikanth starrer 'Coolie'. The story is set around the Visakhapatnam harbor, where notorious smuggler Simon Xavier, played by Akkineni Nagarjuna, runs a criminal empire trafficking gold and luxury watches. He is portrayed as a ruthless and menacing crime kingpin controlling the illegal smuggling operation. The film was released on August 14, which also stars Aamir Khan, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, and others in key roles. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jayammau Nischayammu Raa on OTT: Jagapathi Babu's show brings out Nagarjuna's emotional side through his sister's words
Jayammu Nischayammu Raa with Jagapathi is Zee5's new talk show hosted by versatile Telugu star Jagapathi Babu. The first episode, featuring Akkineni Nagarjuna, is now available for streaming, and you can also watch it here on OTTplay Premium Nagarjuna on Jagapathi Babu's Jayammu Not many know that Jagapathi Babu and Nagarjuna are close friends in real life, and the same chemistry was evident on the show. A special highlight of the first episode was the presence of Nagarjuna's sister Susheela and brother Venkat, who appeared for the first time as a family. They shared many interesting aspects of Nagarjuna's life. Nagarjuna's sister revealed how Nagarjuna has been a constant support to her family ever since she lost her husband. Susheela recalled an incident when her husband was on his deathbed, saying that Nagarjuna came to her house, sat beside him, and promised that he would take care of the family for the rest of his life. After hearing Nagarjuna's emotional words, her husband passed away peacefully. Jagapathi Babu also brought out Nagarjuna's emotional side by asking about his legendary father, ANR. Nagarjuna recalled his father's last days in the hospital and how he passed away with his family by his side. All this was showcased in a very emotional manner. Nagarjuna recalls his father ANR's reaction after watching Annamayya The two stars shared some fun moments and also spoke about Nagarjuna's unconventional choices in his film career and how his father, the great ANR became emotional after watching his film Annamayya. Not only this, but Jagapathi also teases Nagarjuna about his favorite female co-stars and lady-killer image. Those who have streamed the show are praising the way Jagapathi Babu has hosted Jayammu Nischayammu Raa in a mature yet fun way. If you enjoy emotional yet entertaining shows, you can also stream Unstoppable with NBK and Sarkaar on OTTplay Premium. Meanwhile, Nagarjuna is in the news as his new film Coolie has opened to record collections everywhere. The star hero played a negative character named Simon for the first time in his career.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
City celebrates ‘Krishnashtami' with devotional fervour
Visakhapatnam: The city soaked in festive spirit as Krishna temples celebrated Sri Krishna Janmashtami organising various events for close to three days consecutively in Visakhapatnam. ISKCON celebrated Sri Krishna Janmashtami with great pomp at the ISKCON temple in Sagar Nagar, Visakhapatnam. As part of the second day of the festivities, mangala aarti, chanting of Harinama, Annamayya kirtans, maha abhishekam with water collected from holy rivers, among other activities, were held. Nitai Seveni Mataji and president of ISKCON Samba Das Prabhu preached Krishna Leela. The idols of Sri Radha, Damodar were decorated with silken robes sourced from Vrindavan and fresh flowers from different parts of the country. The premises witnessed a beehive of activity as thousands of devotees from the people of Visakhapatnam and surrounding areas visited. Traffic congestion was seen at Sagarnagar as many visited the temple. A special Harinama mandapam was set up so that the ardent devotees chant the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra 108 times before the darshan. Utlotsavam organised in the evening saw participation of thousands of children. Dance competitions and other contests engaged them. Adding to the spiritual fervour, the Hare Krishna Movement in Visakhapatnam celebrated Sri Krishna Janmashtami at Gadiraju Palace. Following an elaborate abhishekam that commenced at 6 am on Saturday, Sri Bala Gopala and Sri Radha Madan Mohan deities were decked up impressively on the occasion. Organised under the leadership of Niskinchana Bhakta Dasa, president of Hare Krishna Movement, Visakhapatnam, the event saw a number of activities. He explained the spiritual significance of Sri Krishna Janmashtami. Here, devotees took part in performing abhishekam to the idols. Thousands of devotees availed the darshan and participated in Julan Seva. Cultural programmes were organised on the occasion. Artistes from Sri Dwaram Thyagaraja Group, Chaitanya Brothers, students from Vidyadhari Music School performed programmes. Utti Mahotsavam, selfie with Krishna, sport the differences, Krishna quiz were the other programmes that entertained the audience. On Sunday, the movement is organising 'Vyasa puja' and 'Nandotsavam'. At One Town Area, the festival celebration reached a crescendo as Arya Vysya Yuvajana Sangham organised programmes on the occasion. Pendurthi MLA and JSP Visakhapatnam rural president Panchakarla Ramesh witnessed various festival activities by visiting temples in the constituency. At Abhayanjaneya temple in the 39th ward, 'annadanam' was served to the devotees. Visakhapatnam south constituency MLA Vamsi Krishna Srinivas Yadav took part in the programme. The MLA highlighted that annually, Krishnashtami is celebrated with fervour in Visakhapatnam. 'Such festivals hold great significance in Hindu traditions and unites people of all sections,' he underlined. As schools declared holiday for the occasion, some of the educational institutions celebrated the day in advance. Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar celebrated the festival with devotional fervour. Bhajans, dance performances, pot-breaking activity, among others, were organised on the occasion. Students, dressed as Radha and Krishna, took part in various devotional programmes organised on the campus. At Vignan's Institute of Information Technology, the festival was celebrated in a grand manner. The importance of Lord Krishna's birth was explained to the students. Institute's Rector V Madhusudan Rao, Principal J Sudhakar, and students took part in the pot-breaking exercise. The Principal and Rector exhorted the students to draw inspiration from the verses of Bhagavad Gita and tread a righteous path. As part of the festivities, SR Digi School students took part in various programmes. Dressed in thematic attire, students celebrated 'Krishnastami' with fervour. Headmistress Y Padmaja, and other teachers took part in the festival programmes. The campus of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Public School transformed into a 'little Vrundavan' as it celebrated Krishnashtami on August 14th. Dressed up as Radha and Krishna along with other characters, students of kindergarten joined the celebrations which included cradling of Krishna, playing of flute, singing devotional songs, pot-breaking activity and arranging the campus with butter pots and other related festive decors that largely focused on yellow as the colour theme.
Hans India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Kannappa' roars into second week as a devotional blockbuster, draws spiritual praise and star support
Dynamic Star Vishnu Manchu's ambitious project Kannappa has struck a divine chord with audiences and is continuing its victorious theatrical run into the second week. The devotional action drama has earned both critical acclaim and mass love, with Vishnu's intense performance being lauded as a career-best. Taking the promotions up a notch, legendary actor and Padma Shri recipient Dr. Mohan Babu, who produced the film and played a vital role, watched Kannappa at Capital Cinemas, Benz Circle, Vijayawada. He was joined by Ghazal Srinivas, Guinness World Record-winning folk singer and President of Save Temples Bharat, along with several Aghoras, Naga Sadhus, and spiritual leaders, creating an electrifying spiritual atmosphere. After the screening, Ghazal Srinivas praised the film, stating, 'Kannappa is made to Hollywood standards. Like Annamayya and Sri Ramadasu, this film will go down as one of the greatest devotional films. The first half introduces Kannappa beautifully, while the second half showcases his transformation and deep devotion to Lord Shiva.' He added that watching the film with superstars like Rajinikanth, Prabhu Deva, and Bhagyaraj in Chennai left the entire audience in tears. Even international media has reportedly responded positively, with Rajinikanth sending a personal note appreciating the film. The screening also saw the presence of spiritual icons like Shri Shri Rajeshwar Nath Ji, Shiva Swamiji, Yogini Lalitha Ji, Bhakti Chaitanya Swamiji, and many other Aghoris and sadhus from across India. Kannappa features an ensemble cast including Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, Sarath Kumar, and Mohan Babu himself. On the occasion of completing 10 days in theatres, Mohan Babu expressed heartfelt thanks to the audience for making the film a spiritual and cinematic triumph.
