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India Today
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Ram Charan to collaborate with director Trivikram for a family entertainer: Report
After Mahesh Babu's 'Guntur Kaaram', fans have been eagerly waiting for director Trivikram Srinivas's next announcement. While no project has been made official yet, initial reports hinted at possible collaborations with Allu Arjun and Venkatesh. However, the latest buzz suggests that Ram Charan might be the frontrunner for Trivikram's to reports on social media, Trivikram and Ram Charan are finally coming together for a light-hearted family entertainer. The project, which has been speculated about for over a decade, is said to focus on soulful, music, humour, and emotion, a stark contrast to the high-stakes pan-India trend dominating mainstream a socio-mythological fantasy with Allu Arjun was officially announced as Trivikram's next. In this project, Arjun was expected to play Lord Karthikeya, tracing his transformation into the God of War. Planned on a high budget, this project hinted at being a genre shift for the director. However, with Allu Arjun now announcing a new project with director Atlee, a sci-fi actioner tentatively titled 'AA22', there's been no official update on the Trivikram film, suggesting a possible change in plans. Though not confirmed, the idea of Trivikram and Ram Charan collaboration has already stirred excitement among the announcement of AA22: Meanwhile, Ram Charan is currently filming 'Peddi' with director Buchi Babu Sana. A major schedule is currently underway in Hyderabad, with thirty of the filming completed. The film stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead and features a strong ensemble including Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyendu Watch
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ye Maaya Chesave: Samantha Ruth Prabhu was supposed to romance THIS actor on-screen before Naga Chaitanya?
The year 2010 saw one of the most-loved Telugu romantic movies, Ye Maaya Chesave, make its way among audiences. Starring Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, the film also eventually paved the way for the real-life romance, as the duo later got married in 2017. However, did you know that the Thandel actor was not the first Telugu star to be approached for the role of Karthik? You read that right. Gautham Vasudev Menon approached Mahesh Babu for Ye Maaya Chesave Back then, filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon had set up his mind to have Mahesh Babu on board as the lead for his Telugu romantic drama. He had even narrated the script to the Guntur Kaaram star. However, things did not materialise as expected by the filmmaker. Mahesh refused the lead hero role opposite then-debutant Samantha Ruth Prabhu. According to a News18 report, the SSMB29 star felt that the film would not suit his star image. Ye Maaya Chesave was also simultaneously shot in Tamil Interestingly, while the Telugu romantic drama was being shot, it was also being remade in parallel in Tamil by the same director. However, in place of Samantha and Chaitanya, the leads for the Tamil version were replaced by Silambarasan TR and Trisha Krishnan. The movie was named Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa and was released just a day before that of the Telugu one. It received critical appreciation upon launch, and both the Gautham Vasudev Menon films became hugely successful and cult classics over the years. Did Samantha Ruth Prabhu remove her Ye Maaya Chesave tattoo after divorce? Recently, Samantha grabbed attention over her old Ye Maaya Chesave tattoo. The diva used to have YMC written in ink on her back, which was deeply linked to her ex-husband and the film's co-star, Naga Chaitanya. According to netizens, some of the recent pictures of the Yashoda actress have apparently shown that she has had this tattoo removed, which was one of the three she had gotten, symbolizing her then relationship with her ex-husband.
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Business
- Pink Villa
SSMB29: Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli to kick off new schedule on June 9 in Hyderabad
SSMB29, starring Mahesh Babu in the lead role, has been making the headlines since its inception. With the schedule of the movie already completed, the next shooting will begin on June 9, 2025, in Hyderabad. As per sources, the much-awaited film will continue its shoot from this week. However, the cast of actors who are going to be part of the schedule is unclear. Talking about SSMB29, the movie hit the headlines after Bollywood actor Nana Patekar declined to feature in the globe-trotting adventure. According to News18, the actor was invited to play the role of Mahesh's father in the film, with SS Rajamouli travelling to Pune himself to narrate the script to the veteran actor. However, the Housefull 5 actor denied being part of the colossal venture as the role did not entice him enough. As per the report, a source said, 'The filmmaker had traveled from Hyderabad to Patekar's farmhouse in Pune to narrate the script. The duo had an interesting exchange of ideas, but then Patekar said - This isn't something he wants to do.' The actor was offered a whopping remuneration of Rs 20 crore, but he still decided to decline the offer. SSMB29 is said to be a globe-trotting jungle adventure film starring superstar Mahesh Babu in the lead role. Touted to be made on a massive scale, the project also has Priyanka Chopra Jonas as the co-lead. Apart from them, Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran would also be part of the venture, playing a key role alongside the Khaleja actor. Earlier, Pinkvilla had exclusively reported that the film would be a single release, as opposed to the initial idea of a two-part cinematic venture. While the complete cast is yet to be unveiled, the film is expected to continue its shoot from 2026 and make a grand release in 2027. Coming to Mahesh Babu 's work front, the actor was last seen in the lead role in the 2024 movie Guntur Kaaram, directed by Trivikram. The action drama had actors like Sreeleela, Ramya Krishnan, Prakash Raj, Jayaram, Meenakshi Chaudhary, and more as pivotal characters.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mahesh Babu calls RCB's IPL victory "Written in the stars," hails Virat Kohli and team's grit
Picture Credit: X Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu joined the cheers following Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) historic maiden IPL title win on Tuesday. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) timeline, Mahesh Babu congratulated captain Virat Kohli and the entire RCB team, describing their victory as something "written in the stars." Celebrating the team's grit and symbolic #18 The 'Guntur Kaaram' actor praised the team's heart, class, and determination, highlighting the significance of the number 18, which has become synonymous with RCB's journey and their long-awaited triumph. His tweets reads, "All heart….All class….All #18. This win was written in the stars… Congratulations @imVkohli and Team RCB on this historic win…" Film industry joins the celebration Celebrities across various film industries expressed their joy at RCB finally clinching the coveted IPL trophy. Among those celebrating were Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda , Allu Arjun and many others who shared their excitement and admiration for the team's perseverance and success. RCB's win ended an 18-year wait, a journey marked by near misses and heartbreaks, making this victory all the more special for fans and the players. Mahesh Babu's upcoming film On the professional front, Mahesh Babu is working alongside the ace director SS Rajamouli for their upcoming globe-trotter adventure film currently known as 'SSMB29'. The film is expected to be a grand action adventure with mythological and jungle exploration elements, reportedly inspired by Lord Hanuman and Hollywood's 'Indiana Jones' series. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later [Video] getfittoday Undo The film also stars Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles. The production of the film has already begun, with the makers having shot a significant portion of the film in Odisha, featuring elaborate sets and high-end visual effects. The screenplay of the film is written by Vijayendra Prasad and the music is composed by Oscar-winning composer M.M. Keeravani. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India Today
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Mahesh Babu's daughter Sitara's fan girl moment with Kendall Jenner. See pic
Mahesh Babu's daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni is enjoying the time of her life meeting high-profile celebrities. Adding to the list, she recently met international model Kendall Jenner. The encounter took place during a casual outing, where Sitara took the opportunity to click selfies with her and share them on social is currently on a vacation with her family in Italy, where she bumped into Kendall Jenner. Sharing a collage of pictures, seemingly clicked on an aeroplane, on her Instagram Stories, Sitara tagged the model. Dressed in casual T-shirts and caps on, the two were all-smiles for the out the photo here: Photo: Instagram/Sitara Ghattamaneni Soon after the image was shared, it went viral on Sitara's fan pages. Besides that, actor Namrata Shirodkar, too, posted pictures of Sitara and Gautam at the airport, teasing a holiday. Before taking a pit stop in Italy, the family spent quality time in Rome and the on the work front, Mahesh Babu is busy shooting for SSMB 29, a highly-anticipated film with SS Rajamouli and Priyanka was last seen in Trivikram's Guntur Kaaram (2024), alongside Sreeleela.
