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India.com
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This superstar's flop son lost Rs 100 crore in one film, called off his wedding at 22, married a woman nine years older than him at 31; his name is...
On Friday, in a small ceremony in Hyderabad, popular actor Akhil Akkineni, son of Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni, finally married the love of his life, Zainab Ravdjee. With a star-studded guest list that included some of the biggest names in the South film business, the Akkineni family threw a sumptuous celebration after the ceremony to honour the newlyweds. With immense joy, Amala and I are delighted to share that our dear son has married his beloved Zainab in a beautiful ceremony (3:35 am) at our home, where our hearts belong. We watched a dream come true surrounded by love, laughter, and those dearest to us. We seek your blessings… — Nagarjuna Akkineni (@iamnagarjuna) June 6, 2025 But today, we won't be talking about his marriage or love stories, but his films. We will be talking about a Pan-India superstar's son who has struggled to make an impact despite an 11-year film career. With only 7 films under his belt, most of which have flopped or performed below average, except for his debut. One of his films reportedly sank a whopping Rs 100 crore investment. Yes, you read it right! Akhil Akkineni has had a mixed bag in his personal and professional life. According to reports, Akhil's high-profile engagement to Shriya Bhupal, a business tycoon's granddaughter, was called off in 2017 after just a year. The couple, who had planned a grand wedding with over 700 guests, reportedly had a public spat in Hyderabad that made headlines. Despite the lavish engagement ceremony, the reasons behind their breakup remain unclear. Akhil Akkineni's father Nagarjuna has been working in cinema for decades, be it in Bollywood or the South cinema. His mother, Amala, has also been a pan India actress. Both of his parents have made a mark for themselves in the cinema world. But it seems Akhil has always got a bag of mixed reviews for his films. Talking about Akhil's last film 'Agent', which came out two years ago, was made on a budget of Rs 100 crore. After the film was released on pan pan-India level, this film could barely earn around Rs 10 crore at the box office. Not only on the big screen, Akhil's Agent had to struggle to release on OTT as well. On the professional front, Akhil will soon be seen in Lenin. It is a Telugu film directed by Murali Kishore Abburu and starring Akhil Akkineni and Sreeleela. Naga Vamsi, under Sithara Entertainments, and Nagarjuna, under Annapurna Studios, are producing the movie. The movie takes place against the backdrop of rural Rayalaseema. The title glimpse was released to celebrate Akhil Akkineni's birthday. Who is Zainab Ravdjee? For those of you who don't know, Zainab is the daughter of Zulfi Ravdjee, a businessman from Hyderabad who works in the construction industry. She is a Mumbai-born artist and an entrepreneur. According to several media reports, it is said that Akhil and Zainab dated before their engagement last year, although they kept their relationship secret.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Naga Vamsi Donates Rs 1 Lakh to Telugu Desam Party at Mahanadu Event
Naga Vamsi, a young producer aiming for a comeback in Tollywood, recently made a notable donation of Rs 1 lakh to the Telugu Desam Party. This contribution was publicly announced by Chandrababu himself at the Mahanadu event. Every year, the Telugu Desam Party marks its formation day with a grand ceremony called Mahanadu. This year, the celebrations are being held in Kadapa district. The event, which began yesterday, saw Chandrababu reading out the names of donors to the party in public. Among them, he highlighted Naga Vamsi, the producer associated with the Sithara Entertainments banner, for donating Rs 1 lakh. The Sithara banner shares close ties with Trivikram, who is known to be a close associate of Pawan Kalyan. Nearly every film produced under this banner involves Trivikram. Notably, Trivikram's wife, Soujanya, is credited as one of the producers, and his banner, Fortune Four Cinemas, acts as a co-producer. What makes this situation more interesting is that Naga Vamsi, despite being closely linked to Pawan Kalyan, chose to donate Rs 1 lakh to the Telugu Desam Party. Furthermore, though he hails from Khammam district in Telangana, Naga Vamsi has also made a larger donation of Rs 25 lakh to the same party.
Pink Villa
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Anaganaga Oka Raju release date: Naveen Polishetty's Telugu action comedy to hit big screens in January 2026
Naveen Polishetty is back with another banger film release. Yes, we're talking about his forthcoming action comedy titled Anaganaga Oka Raju, which has now locked its theatrical release date. Anaganaga Oka Raju release date After much excitement, Naveen Polishetty's film Anaganaga Oka Raju has set its release date for January 14, 2026. The makers even unveiled a first glimpse of the film, as it selects a Sankranthi slot for hitting the big screens. Sharing the details, producer Naga Vamsi wrote on X: 'We're bringing everyone's favorite entertainer @NaveenPolishety to the big screens this Sankranthi! #AnaganagaOkaRaju is hitting theatres on Jan 14th, 2026 Eesari Pandaga ki full enjoy chestaru.' Cast and crew details of Anaganaga Oka Raju The film is directed by Maari and is produced jointly by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the banner of Sithara Entertainments. Composer Mickey J Meyer, who took credit for the musical score of HIT 3, will be composing music for the film as well. Talking about the cast, besides Naveen Polishetty, there have been reports of Meenakshi Chaudhary joining the star cast. Anaganaga Oka Raju was previously stalled For the unversed, the Naveen Polishetty starrer was first announced under a different director and producer. Back then, Sreeleela was supposed to play the leading lady opposite him while Kalyan Shankar was on board as director. For over a year, the project was stalled due to uncertain reasons until Naga Vamsi revived it. The position of director was swapped by Maari while Meenakshi Chaudhary joined in as the leading lady.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Naga Vamsi sounds alarm: Tollywood's lack of common sense fuels industry crisis
The Andhra Pradesh government, through Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan 's office, has sent a sharp message to the Tollywood film associations, expressing clear dissatisfaction with how the industry is functioning. The main grievance is that the film bodies have not yet met with the state's Chief Minister since the new government took charge. This perceived neglect has left Pawan Kalyan visibly frustrated, signaling growing tensions between the political leadership and the movie industry. Exhibitors' theatre shutdown sparks government alarm ahead of Pawan's film release At the heart of the controversy is the exhibitors association's decision to shut down theatres starting June 1. The government views this move as a direct threat to Pawan Kalyan's upcoming film, 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu.' The Cinematography Minister swiftly ordered an investigation, alleging that some factions within Tollywood, especially linked to the film 'Aa Naluguru,' are behind this boycott. The official press release from Pawan Kalyan's office has stirred unrest, shaking the confidence of many within the film fraternity. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Producer Naga Vamsi criticizes industry for misplaced priorities and poor judgment Producer Naga Vamsi, who has worked with Pawan Kalyan before, took to social media to voice his concerns. He criticized the industry's lack of unity and common sense, pointing out that these avoidable conflicts have blown up into serious issues. Vamsi stressed that the rift between distributors and exhibitors could have been resolved peacefully if the stakeholders had focused on dialogue rather than fueling unnecessary disputes. Instead, the situation escalated, culminating in a formal warning from the state government. Industry awaits film associations' response and meeting with CM for resolution The coming days will reveal whether more industry figures will step forward with their perspectives. Meanwhile, attention turns to whether the film associations will finally seek a formal meeting with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, aiming to ease tensions and find a collaborative way forward for Tollywood's future in Andhra Pradesh. 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 .
News18
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Naga Vamsi Feels Vijay Deverakonda Is ‘Misunderstood': ‘After Meeting You…'
Last Updated: Naga Vamsi, the producer of Vijay Deverakonda's upcoming film Kingdom, penned a special note to wish the actor on his birthday. Vijay Deverakonda is celebrating his 36 th birthday today, and social media has been flooded with wishes for the actor. Naga Vamsi, the producer of Vijay's upcoming film 'Kingdom', also penned a lovely note to wish him. Describing him as one of the 'most misunderstood people' in the industry, Vamsi shared that he and director Gowtam Tinnanuri initially wondered how they could collaborate with someone known for such a strong attitude. However, he added that their perception changed entirely after meeting him in person. Naga Vamsi took to his social media account to share a birthday wish for Kingdom actor Vijay Deverakonda. He wrote, 'One of the most misunderstood people in the industry, @TheDeverakonda. Before our first meeting, @gowtam19 and I used to wonder how we'd make a film with a hero with such a strong attitude. But after meeting you, all those thoughts changed." He shared that the actor turned out to be soft-spoken and humble in person- very different from his on-stage image. 'You're one of the most soft-spoken and humble people… So different from the person the world sees on stage with a mic. Wishing our dearest @TheDeverakonda a very happy birthday! May the coming years bring you many more blockbusters and continued success. #HBDVijayDeverakonda," wrote Naga Vamsi. Along with it, he shared the latest poster of 'Kingdom', in which Vijay Deverakonda is seen sporting dark sunglasses. Check out the post below! One of the most misunderstood people in the industry, @TheDeverakonda. Before our first meeting, @gowtam19 and I used to wonder how we'd make a film with a hero with such a strong attitude. But after meeting you, all those thoughts changed. You're one of the most soft-spoken and… — Naga Vamsi (@vamsi84) May 9, 2025 The teaser of Kingdom was unveiled in February. Actors Jr NTR, Ranbir Kapoor, and Suriya lent their voices as narrators for the Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil versions of the teaser. Directed by Gowtham Tinnanuri, 'Kingdom' will hit the theatres on May 30. The film, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Bhagyashri Borse, is produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas. Ahead of the release, Kingdom has already started making waves by becoming the first film to unveil a completely AI-designed thematic video for its soundtrack. First Published:
