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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Srimanthudu' turns 10: Makers thank Mahesh Babu for dream debut; fans speculate a upcoming collaboration
Picture Credit: X Director Koratala Siva's much-loved blockbuster 'Srimanthudu' starring Superstar Mahesh Babu has completed a decade since its release, and the makers marked the special moment by expressing their gratitude on social media. The production house that made its debut with the film, shared a touching note thanking all those who contributed to its success, most notably its lead star, Mahesh Babu. A decade of 'Srimanthudu' Taking to their official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the production house shared a warm message filled with appreciation and nostalgia. "It's been 10 years since we began our journey in Cinema." They further wrote, "We are forever grateful to Superstar Mahesh Babu sir. You gave our banner the dream launch every producer hopes for. We will always be grateful for the dignity, commitment and excellence you brought to the film and to our journey & We are forever indebted to Koratala Siva sir." They ended the note saying, "STAY TUNED FOR BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEW BRAND IDENTITY, AND EXCITING PROJECT UPDATES." Fans speculate an upcoming collaboration The note gave way to speculation that the team was teasing a possible new film announcement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Public Speaking Course for Children Planet Spark Book Now Undo As the actor will be celebrating his 50th birthday on August 9, many suspected if the team will use this as a special occasion to announces his next big project. Fans in the comments guessed about a possible collaboration between the actor and the production house. A user in the comments section wrote, "Big announcements MB tho undha upcoming projects lo". Another wrote, "Big announcement ah.. Mb tho emaina na?". About the film 'Srimanthudu' was released in 2015 and starred Mahesh Babu and Shruti Haasan in lead roles. The film tells the story of Harsha, a wealthy young man who chooses to adopt his ancestral village to bring development and social change. Apart from 'Srimanthudu', the makers have also collaborated with the 49-year-old Telugu star in 'Sarkaru Vaari Paata'. Speaking of Mahesh Babu's work, he is currently focusing on his upcoming film with SS Rajamouli, the magnum opus, tentatively named 'SSMB29'. The film stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran.


News18
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Jr NTR Turns 42: War 2 Actor's Net Worth, Latest And Upcoming Projects
Last Updated: Happy Birthday Jr NTR: The actor is known for his remarkable performances in films like RRR, Aadi, Simhadri and Janatha Garage. Happy Birthday Jr NTR: The actor's contribution to cinema needs no introduction. Having debuted at a young age in the industry, Jr NTR seamlessly transitioned into a superstar, winning hearts with his remarkable performances in films like Aadi, Simhadri, RRR and Janatha Garage. As the powerhouse of talent is set to celebrate his 42nd birthday, fans are buzzing with anticipation for his upcoming movies. The actor, whose ability to effortlessly immerse himself in diverse roles is widely known, will next entertain his audience in an intriguing lineup of projects. On his special day, here we take a look at his net worth, latest and upcoming movies. As per the reports, Jr NTR has an estimated net worth of $60 million, approximately Rs 500 crores. The actor earned substantial wealth via his successful career in the film industry, along with his various endorsements and investments. The primary source of his income remains his fee for roles in the films. Initially, he charged around Rs 12 crore per film but went on to reportedly increase the fee to Rs 45 crore. Currently, he earns between Rs 60-80 crore per film. According to several reports, the remuneration for his upcoming movie for his Bollywood debut was Rs 50 crore. The actor owns a luxurious bungalow in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, besides a farmhouse near the city and other apartments in Bangalore and Mumbai. Furthermore, he has a huge collection of luxury cars. That's not all. He is one of the few Indian celebrities to own a private jet worth Rs 80 crore. Jr NTR's Latest And Upcoming Movies Devara: Part 1: Directed by Koratala Siva, the film showcases Jr NTR in a dual role, Devara and Varadha. The film's storyline revolves around a dramatic clash of powers in a coastal setting, with Saif Ali Khan playing the antagonist. It released in multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi. Additionally, Janhvi Kapoor made her debut with the film. War 2: Jr NTR is set to make his Bollywood debut with Yash Raj Films' War 2. The film is set to release worldwide in theatres on August 14. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the upcoming film stars Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani in the lead roles. It is the sequel to War, starring Hrithik and Tiger Shroff in the lead roles. Dragon: Prashanth Neel's Dragon, starring Jr NTR in the lead role, is set to release worldwide on January 9, 2026. At an event earlier this year, producer Ravi Shankar talked about the NTR-Neel project's box office aspirations and budget. He said, 'Definitely, Dragon is one of the unique scripts I've seen in Indian cinema. The sky's the limit for the film." Devara: Part 2: Next, Jr NTR will also be seen in Devara: Part 2, the sequel to the 2024-released film. While earlier there were speculations about the team dropping the plan, Jr NTR recently confirmed that the film will be 'definitely happening." At the success celebration of Mad square, he clarified, 'Some are saying that Devara 2 will not happen. I have to say that the sequel is happening. We are just facing a small pause due to the Prasanth Neel project," the actor clarified, putting the rumours to rest." First Published: