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Hans India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Varun Tej's ‘VT15' gears up for Korean schedule after electrifying Indian schedules
Mega Prince Varun Tej is set to push cinematic boundaries with his upcoming genre-bending Indo-Korean horror-comedy, tentatively titled #VT15. Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film has already generated immense buzz following the release of a visually arresting poster on Varun Tej's birthday. Jointly produced by UV Creations and First Frame Entertainment on a grand scale, the film promises a unique blend of horror and humour, elevated by S Thaman's high-octane musical score. Production is progressing at a brisk pace, with two impactful schedules already wrapped. The team kicked off shooting with a traditional pooja ceremony in Hyderabad, followed by intensive filming across Hyderabad and Ananthapur. The latter included iconic locations such as the KIA grounds and scenic village landscapes, capturing much of the film's action-packed and humour-laced first half. The film features a vibrant ensemble cast including Ritika Nayak, Satya, and Mirchi Kiran, who have brought comedic flair to the spooky narrative. A key highlight from the Ananthapur schedule is a visually captivating song sequence between Varun Tej and Ritika Nayak, set against the rustic backdrops that perfectly complement the film's quirky, eerie tone. Now, all eyes are on the film's next leg, which takes the team to Korea. This international schedule is expected to delve deep into the cross-cultural horror-comedy fusion, fully unleashing the film's ambitious Indo-Korean premise. With its unique concept, star power, and international scale, #VT15 is poised to be a genre-defining cinematic ride.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Varun Tej's #VT15 unit wraps up Ananthapur schedule; To head to Korea next!
The unit of director 's upcoming Indo-Korean horror comedy, tentatively titled #VT15 and featuring actor in the lead, has now wrapped up its Ananthapur schedule and is all set to head to Korea for its next schedule. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Work on #VT15, which is being jointly produced on a grand scale by UV Creations and First Frame Entertainment, seems to be progressing rapidly. After kicking things off with an auspicious pooja ceremony in Hyderabad, the team has wrapped up two electrifying schedules - first in Hyderabad and then in the heart of Ananthapur, where shooting took place at a number of places including the iconic KIA grounds and picturesque village locales. 'Down to earth': Newlywed Varun Tej wins hearts with his kind gesture towards fans at airport These shoots captured the essence of the film's thrilling first half, packed with gripping scenes and punchy humour brought to life by a dynamic cast. Sources claim Ritika Nayak, Satya, Mirchi Kiran, and other stellar performers have all infused humour into every frame of the film shot so far. Also, they claimed that one of the highlights of the Ananthapur schedule was a visually stunning song sequence that was shot. The song, which featured Varun Tej and Ritika Nayak, was filmed amidst rustic, soul-stirring landscapes that synced perfectly with the film's quirky yet eerie tone. Sources now claim that the #VT15 crew is preparing for the film's international leg, with its next stop being Korea. This upcoming schedule they say will unleash the much-anticipated Indo-Korean horror-comedy crossover in full force. The film has already generated significant buzz, especially following its announcement on Varun Tej's birthday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The release of a captivating poster from the film in January this year had sparked enthusiastic reactions from fans and film buffs. The poster seemed to promise a thrilling and humorous cinematic experience. But more importantly, the fact that an Indian actor will be working on a joint Indo-Korean film has thrilled fans, who are eager to see how the film will turn out. The film has one of south Indian cinema's top music directors, S Thaman, scoring music for it. It has art direction being handled by Paneer Selvam.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Operation Sindoor: Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR, Allu Arjun, Samantha and more salute Indian Army
Tollywood celebrities react Retaliation to the Pahalgam attack In the early hours of May 7, the Indian Armed Forces launched a decisive counter-terrorism mission named Operation Sindoor . The operation led to widespread support and patriotic zeal across India's film industry. Several prominent South Indian celebrities took to social media to express their admiration and support for the armed megastar Chiranjeevi shared a powerful image of the operation on social media, simply captioning it "Jai Hind." Jr NTR , known as the Mass of Masses, prayed for the safety and strength of the Indian Army , while Allu Arjun expressed hope that justice would be to X (formerly Twitter), the 'RRR' star wrote, "Praying for the safety & strength of our Indian Army in #OperationSindoor. Jai Hind!" 'Pushpa' star Allu Arjun wrote, "May justice be served. Jai Hind OperationSindoor".Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and actor Varun Tej posted images related to the operation on their Instagram stories. Varun Tej shared an image of Operation Sindoor and wrote #ZeroTolerance Jai Hind on his Instagram stories. Actor Nithiin wrote, "Standing strong with our soldiers. Jai Hind!"On X, Sai Dharam Tej wrote, "Absolutely Zero Tolerance #OperationSindoor #IndianArmy"Bollywood stars also showed their support by sharing messages praising the armed forces. Akshay Kumar reposted the Indian Army's announcement with patriotic slogans. Suniel Shetty shared the zero-tolerance stance against terrorism. Other notable voices included Riteish Deshmukh, Nimrat Kaur, Madhur Bhandarkar, Vivek Agnihotri, Kangana Ranaut, and Anupam Kher, all expressing pride and unity with the armed operation was a direct response to the brutal Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed innocent lives.
Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi announce pregnancy with an adorable post: ‘Life's most beautiful role yet'
Telugu actors Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripath i, who tied the knot in a lavish wedding ceremony in 2023, are expecting their first child. The couple took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the happy news. They shared an adorable photo of themselves holding hands, with their fingers gently clasping a pair of crocheted baby shoes. Along with the picture, the caption read, 'Life's most beautiful role yet — coming soon.' The duo's colleagues took to the comments section to congratulate them. 'Omgggg congratulations,' wrote Rakul Preet Singh. Allu Arjun 's wife Allu Sneha Reddy commented, 'Congratulations'. Kajal Aggarwal extended her best wishes and wrote, 'Big congratulations! Lots of love to all three of you.' Aditi Rao Hydari also sent a 'big hug' to the actors. Fans flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages for the soon-to-be parents. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Varun Tej Konidela (@varunkonidela7) ALSO READ | Varun Tej on keeping his relationship with Lavanya Tripathi under wraps: 'Sometimes you just want to break the pressure off…' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO In an old interview with Deccan Chronicle, Lavanya Tripathi called her married life 'exciting'. 'My in-laws make sure that I am very comfortable, and that's such a nice thing. When I go back to my in-laws' home after a days' work, I feel just the same as I did when I returned home to my own family before marriage,' she said. Speaking about their initial courtship days, the actor added, 'We were just two friends talking, that's how it all started. Later, we checked up on each other's well-being and kept updating each other about developments in our lives. So Varun became my best friend. Getting to marry your best friend is a blessing.' Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi got married in a wedding ceremony in November 2023 in Tuscany, Italy, after dating each other for more than five years. On the professional front, Varun Tej was last seen in the period action drama Matka. Helmed by Karuna Kumar, the film also starred Meenakshi Chaudhary and Nora Fatehi. On the other hand, Lavanya Tripathi will next be seen in Sathi Leelavathi.
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi expecting first child
Actor couple Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi are set to embrace parenthood. The couple announced they are expecting their first child on Tuesday with an Instagram post. The post featured actors holding each other's hands and a pair of infant shoes. "Life's most beautiful role yet - Coming soon," read the caption. Tripathi, 34 and Tej, 35, dated for five years before tying the knot in November 2023. Tej most recently featured in Matka alongside Meenakshi Chaudhary, the film released in 2024. ALSO READ:Varun Tej: 'Matka' entertains but does not glorify the gambler Tripathi's latest work is a comedy series, Miss Perfect. The Telugu series released in 2024 and was directed by Vishvak Khanderao.
