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The Hindu
30-07-2025
- The Hindu
Chief Secretary stresses on coordinated efforts to make Andhra Pradesh drug-free
Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand has stressed the importance of coordinated efforts by various State and Central agencies to make Andhra Pradesh a drug- and ganja-free State. Speaking at the second quarterly Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) meeting held on Tuesday, Mr. Vijayanand said the Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement (EAGLE), formed by the government, was actively working to curb ganja cultivation in tribal areas of North Andhra Pradesh. He said EAGLE officers were creating awareness among tribal communities and encouraging them to shift to alternative crops such as coffee and silver oak, while also providing them with the necessary training and support. Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta, who joined the meeting virtually, highlighted the need to strengthen inter-State check posts to curb drug and ganja smuggling. Inspector General of Police and EAGLE head Ake Ravi Krishna gave an overview of several operations including Operation Garuda, Operation Safe Campus Zone, Garuda 2.0, and Operation Chaitanya. These initiatives aim to curb the sale of unprescribed drugs in medical shops, check smuggling through trains, and eliminate ganja cultivation in Alluri Sitharama Raju district. Principal Secretary (GAD) Mukesh Kumar Meena, Special Chief Secretary (Medical and Health) Krishna Babu, Principal Secretary (Home) Kumar Vishwajeet, Visakhapatnam Range DIG Gopinath Jetty, EAGLE SPs Nagesh Babu and Rajan Kumar, and officials from DRI, NCB, and IB also participated virtually.
Hans India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Garuda 2.0' soars on Aha OTT, turns golden goose for producer Balu Charan
Garuda 2.0, the Telugu remake of the Tamil blockbuster Aarathu Sinam, has become a major streaming success on Aha OTT. Featuring Aishwarya Rajesh in the lead, the crime suspense thriller is currently trending at #1 on the platform and is raking in impressive profits for producer Balu Charan. Balu Charan, known for delivering hits under his Hanuman Media banner — with titles like Super Machi, Shakahari, Kalaratri, Nene Naa, Kajal Karthika, Teenagers, and Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki — has struck gold yet again. His previous film, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, was a super blockbuster, and Garuda 2.0 continues that winning streak. Aishwarya Rajesh's power-packed performance has emerged as one of the film's biggest highlights. Her portrayal in the gripping narrative has won accolades from audiences and critics alike. Directed by Arivazhagan Venkatachalam, the film keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with its masterful direction, tight screenplay, and intense background score. The film, adapted from the original Tamil version which grossed over ₹50 crore at the box office, has managed to recreate the same thrill in its Telugu avatar. Since its digital release, it has sustained its top trending position on Aha, drawing in large viewership numbers and generating steady revenue. With its gripping plot and family-friendly appeal, Garuda 2.0 is being widely praised as a perfect watch for audiences of all ages — 'from six to sixty.' If you haven't watched it yet, now might be the perfect time to catch this blockbuster sensation.
Hans India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Tamil hit ‘Aarathu Sinam' now streaming in Telugu as ‘Garuda 2.0' on Aha OTT
Successful Telugu producer Balu Charan, known for backing hits like Super Machi, Sakahaari, Kalarathri, Nene Naa, and Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki under the Hanuman Media banner, has brought yet another acclaimed project to Telugu audiences. The Tamil blockbuster Aarathu Sinam is now streaming in Telugu as Garuda 2.0 exclusively on Aha OTT. Originally directed by Arivazhagan Venkatachalam, Aarathu Sinam is a gripping crime thriller that earned rave reviews and box-office success in Tamil Nadu. The film stars Arulnithi Tamilarasu of Demonte Colony fame, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Aishwarya Dutta in lead roles. The story revolves around a mysterious string of murders and a brooding cop's pursuit of justice, blending suspense, emotion, and drama in a tightly woven narrative. Impressed by its gripping storyline, Aha OTT quickly acquired the Telugu rights and released the dubbed version as Garuda 2.0. Balu Charan believes the film's thrilling premise and strong emotional undercurrents will strike a chord with Telugu viewers just as it did with Tamil audiences. For fans of edge-of-the-seat suspense dramas, Garuda 2.0 is a must-watch. Stream it now, only on the Aha app.
