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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chiranjeevi-Nayanthara's 'Mega157' faces leak trouble; Makers issue stern warning, film to be wrapped by October
Following the release of the highly anticipated film 'Mega157' starring Mega Star Chiranjeevi , the team has made an important announcement. This film is being directed by Anil Ravipudi , who has previously directed the Sankranti blockbuster 'Sankranthiki Vasthunam'. This film will see Nayanthara team up with Chiranjeevi again, marking their reunion after three years after 'Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy'. Makers condemn viral set leaks Now, in a major announcement posted on the Shine Screens X page, the film crew strongly condemns the incident of leaking set photos, it has been said that this is an act of infringement of intellectual property rights, and such acts are generally considered to be film technology piracy. 'Team #ChiruAnil humbly requests not to share or circulate any leaked photos or videos from the sets. A strict legal action will be taken against anyone involved in recording or distributing unauthorized content", wrote the makers to warn fans about copyright infringement. Leaked romantic song footage from Kerala shoot The announcement came in the wake of the leaked video of Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara from their romantic song shoot in Kerala. The leaked video went viral on social media platforms. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Doctors Beg: Take These 4 Ingredients Before Bed to Burn Fat The Healthy Way Learn More Undo Although they have acted in many films together, they have never shared a love song of this magnitude, and it raised expectations. It has been reported that the song has been shot in Kerala, under the direction of renowned choreographer Bhanu Master. Film aims for a Pongal 2026 release Furthermore, it is reported that the current phase of shooting will be completed by July 23rd. After that, the crew will go for a short break and begin the next phase of work in Hyderabad in August. Director Anil Ravipudi plans to complete the film by October 2025. The reason for all this is that the film needs to meet the release date of Pongal in 2026.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Time of India
41st anniversary of The Times of India, Bengaluru: Colours, culture , celebrations
Astroll through Bengaluru's buzzing streets during temple fair season will captivate you with dazzling decorations and baroque light installations. Localities compete for creativity — lights sway above narrow lanes, intricate floral patterns line the streets, and colourful arches light up the night sky. The hustle and bustle of devotees dressed in their best and vendors displaying their wares blend with the shimmering lights, creating an atmosphere of festive enchantment. You will find yourself pausing often, mesmerised by the artistry and devotion on display. The city of Bengaluru, which had always been a hub of culture, has now transformed into an electric canvas of faith and celebration. Jathres – or, annual fairs -- in Bengaluru are a vibrant expression of the city's multicultural and multireligious fabric. Bengaluru takes pride in its temple fairs as a fusion of local traditions with influences from diverse communities. Jathres may feature processions showcasing idols of local deities, as well as folk performances like dollu kunitha, veeragase, or kolaata. Diversity is equally reflected in the food at these fairs, giving visitors a taste of Bengaluru's culinary pluralism. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Historian Arenahalli Shivashankar Dharmendra Kumar says Bengaluru was a village cluster that later morphed into various localities we see today. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brothers showcase turmeric and its golden status in Macanese cuisine MGTO Undo Each of these villages had its deity, worshipped an- A nually by residents for a bountiful year. 'There is a big difference between a jathre and a habba (festival). Jathres are celebrated by a whole village, while habbas are communityand family-level celebrations. Sankranti and Ugadi are the only ones we can call 'nelamoolada habbagalu' (native festivals). These festivals come from farmers and people who worshipped nature and wanted to relate to it. However, when Kempegowda founded Bengaluru in the 16th century, it already had Dharmaraya temple, and jathres in numerous places like Beguru and Madiwala had been going on for years,' he says. Asked why female deities are predominantly worshipped in these jathres, he says, 'Across South India, worship of the mother goddess in various forms always had prominence. Mother goddess was considered the protector of the land, one who provided people with bountiful harvest and nourished them. Hence, most jathre deities are goddesses.' Occasionally, we may get to see jathres of Lord Hanuman or Shiva, but it is usually a goddess who is called amma (mother) – Annamma, Muthyalamma, Plague Maramma, Pillekamma, Bandi Mankalamma, Maheshwaramma –- and the list goes on. Several jathres take place in and around Bengaluru. One of them is Karaga Jathre, which begins on the full moon day of the Chaitra Masa (March or April) of the Hindu calendar. The one associated with the Thigala community at Dharmaraya temple in Nagarathpete is the oldest. The 800-year-old temple predates the Kempegowda period by several centuries. A priest carries the Karaga, a tall floral pyramid, on his head, containing an earthen pot in which the goddess Adishakti is invoked. Accompanying him are swordwielding men from Thigala community, once a warrior clan that later took to growing vegetables and flowers. A unique ritual is when the priest visits Dargah of Tawakkal Mastan, a Muslim saint, seeking strength to carry the Karaga – a telling testament to Bengaluru's syncretic culture. There is hardly a Bengalurean who has not visited Kadlelekai Parishe in Basavanagudi, south Bengaluru, held for 3 to 4 days in the last week of Karthika Masa in Hindu calendar. The lore is that farmers seeking to appease Basava, Lord Shiva's sacred bull, offer their first groundnut crop every year. At Parishe, one can see heaps of varieties of groundnuts sold around the famous Bull temple, Dodda Ganesha temple and Bugle Rock Park. The whole area is packed with stalls selling food seen only in rural jathres, attractive shopping items for all age groups, numerous rides and games for all age groups, and visitors are mesmerised by the electric atmosphere. In the busy Majestic area is the temple of Annamma Devi, considered the guardian goddess of Bengaluru since the Kempegowda era. Bengalureans visit this shrine on Subedar Chatram Road on special occasions such as childbirth, weddings, after buying a vehicle or while starting a venture. Originally 'Hannamma' as her presence was made known at a fruit orchard, the name later became 'Annamma'. It is believed she wards off all evil from entering the city. Annamma Devi Jathre is celebrated on a grand scale during March-April. The temple idols are 'loaned' to devotees in other areas celebrating Annamma Devi Jathres and restored to their original place after celebrations. Devotees say the goddess wields power to cure sicknesses and fulfil wishes. The main jathre includes a Karaga. 'According to my mother, temple idols were hundreds of years old. Annamma loved her devotees and would fulfil vows taken by them. In turn, devotees made offerings to the goddess through puja, donations, or in the form of money or jewels. The piety of people for Annamma is deep and astonishing,' says Shwetha Rajeshwari, a resident of Adugodi. Muthyalamma Devi Jathre is a car festival of Muthyalamma Devi, also considered gramadevathe of Shivajinagar. The temple on Seppings Road is said to be 400 years old and Devi is known to save people from famine and diseases. Another jathre of Muthyalamma Devi, organised in Bettahalsoor village near Bengaluru, is a celebration of devoutness and folklore. Held for five days beginning from the evening of Ramanavami every year, it attracts huge crowds. The jathre is known for devotees walking barefoot on burning coals as an offering to the Goddess. Another important temple fair in Bengaluru is Gangamma Devi Jathre, associated with ancient Gangamma temple in Malleswara. According to folk expert Dr Arun Joladakudligi, urban fairs have become more commercialised. 'These fairs, once spiritual and rustic, have morphed into marketplaces that cater to both religious and commercial interests,' he says. 'One needs to closely study urbanised jathres of Bengaluru through several viewpoints. Most of these events are usually managed by certain communities. However, in an urban set-up, everyone, regardless of their caste and creed, actively takes part in jathres of their locality. This creates a temporarily secular atmosphere. When we look at the past, people from different professions, different households contributed to the local jathre in their capacity. Everyone in the village benefited from it. Now, this structure has changed,' he says. Technology has helped beam jathre proceedings live to the whole world. With Bengaluru's growing appeal as a cosmopolitan city, jathres have garnered attention from international tourists. Every element of jathre reflects the spirit of Bengaluru. These events are a reminder that amid skyscrapers and startups, Bengaluru's heart still beats to the rhythm of community and cultural pride.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actress played Mahesh Babu's 'mother' in one film, then romanced him in one film, Who is this heroine? Name is...
is difficult to predict how a pair will be set in the industry. A beauty who appears as a heroine in one film may be seen as the hero's mother, sister or in some other role in another film. Similarly, a heroine romanced Mahesh Babu in one film and played his mother in another film. Do you want to know who that star heroine is? She is none other than Ramya Krishnan. Yes, Ramya Krishnan romanced Mahesh Babu in one film and played his mother in another film. Talking about the mother's role first, Ramya Krishnan played Mahesh Babu's mother in the film 'Guntur Karam' directed by Trivikram Srinivas. How much did Guntur Karam earn at the Box Office? Guntur Karam movie released last year on Sankranti, achieved the status of an average hit. It grossed around Rs 200 crore at the box office. Actually, the response and collection of this movie were not in sync. Sreeleela and Meenakshi Chowdhary acted as heroines in this movie. In this film, Mahesh Babu played the role of a hero who lost his mother in childhood. Ramya Krishnan played the role of a mother who is unable to accept her son because of the father. When Ramya Krishnan romanced Mahesh Babu >Ramya Krishnan also romanced Mahesh Babu in a film. That film was none other than 'Nani'. Directed by S.J. Surya, Nani proved to be a big commercial failure. Ramya Krishnan did a special song in this film. Ramya Krishnan romanced Mahesh Babu in a special song called 'Markandeya'. Actually, this special song was not in the theatre print, but later it was released on YouTube. In this way, Ramya Krishnan, who did a romantic song with Mahesh Babu in the Nani film, played his mother in the film 'Guntur Karam'. Mahesh Babu's upcoming project? Currently, Mahesh Babu is doing the film 'SSMB29' with Rajamouli. Not only Mahesh's fans, but the entire Tollywood cinema lovers are eagerly waiting for this film. As soon as the film of this pair was announced, there was a stir on social media. On hearing the name of the film with Mahesh, people started wondering what kind of story it would be, whether it would be a Hollywood level film, etc. At a time when it was said that Mahesh is doing a film on a global trotting concept, the expectations of the audience increased further. Currently, the shooting of this film is going on at a fast pace. The leaked video in between created a stir on social media. The makers are planning to complete this film as soon as possible and release it by the end of 2026 in any case.
Pink Villa
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Game Changer Explained: How did Ram Charan as IAS officer save the system and what went wrong in Shankar directorial?
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers. Ram Charan starrer Game Changer hit the big screens on January 10, 2025, coinciding with Sankranti this year. Despite garnering a massive hype before release, the political action drama tanked at the box office. So, how did the story of Ram Nandan, the IAS officer, end and what led to the film's dismissal by the audience? Let's dive in. Game Changer story: What is the Ram Charan starrer about? Game Changer features the story of Ram Nadhan (Ram Charan), a newly appointed District Magistrate who is posted to Vizag, Andhra Pradesh. Assuming the office, Ram begins cleansing the city filled with corruption by simply asking the wrongdoers to correct their ways. But, when the accused mock him, Nadhan takes a more aggressive method, leading to the seizure of a factory and the demolition of a mall. One by one, he deals with corrupt people, making them fear him. Following these events, Ram reveals why he became an IAS officer even though he was once pursuing an MBBS degree. Even before becoming an IAS, he was an individual with anger management issues. Given his aggressive attitude, his love interest Deepika (played by Kiara Advani) advises him to take the UPSC exam but forbids him from becoming an IPS officer. However, he misses the cutoff marks to pass the threshold of an IAS rank and becomes an IPS officer. This prompts Deepika to abandon him even though Nadhan had reappeared for the UPSC exam and became an IAS officer. Years later, the man is searching for his love, only to find and reunite with her at an old-age home. At the old age facility, Nadhan meets with mentally challenged Parvathy, who requests him if she could meet the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Parvathy interrupts CM's political event and reveals the past crimes and scandals he had committed. After an altercation at the event with Ram striking the CM's son, Bobbili Mopidevi (SJ Suryah), it creates a massive political uproar. Incidentally, the CM suffers a heart attack and is hospitalized. On his hospital bed, the CM dismisses his son on account of corruption, which makes Mopidevi furious, and he ends his father's life. With public sympathy at his side, he expects to serve as the next Chief Minister and takes revenge against Ram with fabricated evidence to suspend and arrest him. However, the tides take a turn when just as the CM's funeral pyre is about to be lit, a pre-recorded video showcases the late politician endorsing Ram Nandan as the next Chief Minister. As the truth is revealed to the world, people come out in support of Ram, preventing his arrest. Soon, it is revealed that Ram Nandan is the son of Appanna (also played by Ram Charan), the original founder of the late CM's party. What shocks his world even more is the fact that Parvathy, the one he met at the old-age home, is his biological mother. Taking us back in time, it is showcased that Ram's parents were staunch protestors against corruption. However, his father suffered from stammering, which made him hire the now-dead CM Sathyamoorthy. Soon enough, Appanna's party grows in prominence, but he discovers that his allies Sathyamoorthy and Mukundha are betraying him for personal gain. Before Ram's father dissolved the party, both of them ended Appanna's life, leaving Parvathy in a mental shock. How did Game Changer end? After knowing the truth, Ram reunites with his mother and is soon to take up the role of acting Chief Minister. However, Mopidevi plays a ruse and inadvertently becomes the CM. A massive uproar among IAS officers occurs, which leads to Ram's appointment as the Election Commission Officer. What follows next is Mopidevi's tactics on how to subdue Ram from conducting fair elections and take over the state with his corrupt practices. With every plan being foiled by Ram, a massive fight takes place between them in the end at a vote-counting center, with the once IAS officer emerging victorious and becoming the state CM. What went wrong with Game Changer? Game Changer from a writing perspective, suffered from cinematic stereotypes and a predictable storyline. The subpar execution by Shankar made it difficult to experience the film. Taking the example of Ram's motivation to become an IAS officer, he attributes it to his love for Deepika. She then leaves him because he became an IPS officer; however, an average person would know if you're eligible to become an IPS officer, one could take up another post in the IFS, IRS, and more. Leaving behind the logical aspects of the storyline, the film features talented actors like Sunil and Vennela Kishore for comic relief. The former's character is titled as 'Side' Satyam, a literal 'Side-kick' who does daily activities only sideways. Why such a creative decision? one may ask, honestly, no one has any idea. Unaware of what it means to be Meta, the Shankar directorial questioned the audience's intellect, making an outdated political entertainer, but ultimately failed.
India Today
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Chiranjeevi's Vishwambhara in final stage of production, makers promise top-tier VFX
Amid growing anticipation, Megastar Chiranjeevi's ambitious socio-fantasy entertainer 'Vishwambhara' is now in the final stages of post-production. The team has confirmed that the film is being designed as a visual spectacle, featuring a record number of VFX shots, aimed at setting a new benchmark for Indian closse to production revealed that a collaboration of leading VFX studios from Tollywood, Bollywood, and Hollywood is working on the project. The teams are said to be working with meticulous precision to ensure that every frame meets international quality by Vassishta of 'Bimbisara' fame, 'Vishwambhara' marks Chiranjeevi's 156th film. The film's teaser, which was released during Dussehra 2024, introduced audiences to a mythical world, complete with flying fish-shaped birds, roaring rhinoceroses, and Chiranjeevi making a superhero-like entry on a flying horse. Here's the teaser: While the teaser drew curiosity, it also received criticism for its underwhelming VFX. In response, the makers assured that the final output would reflect a significant upgrade in by UV Creations, 'Vishwambhara' also stars Trisha Krishnan and Ashika Ranganath in key roles. The film was initially scheduled for release on January 10 2025 during Sankranti, but was later postponed to avoid clashing with Ram Charan's 'Game Changer'. A new release date is expected to be announced Chiranjeevi is also working on 'Mega 157', a family entertainer directed by Anil Ravipudi. After wrapping up its second schedule in Mussoorie, the team has now begun its third schedule in Hyderabad. The film stars Nayanthara and is targeting a Sankranti release.- EndsMust Watch
