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News18
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mahesh Babu's Fan Brings Real Snake To Khaleja Screening, Rattles Vijayawada Theatre
Last Updated: Mahesh Babu's fan tried to re-create his entry scene from Khaleja and brought a live snake to the theatre. Mahesh Babu's 2010 film Khaleja was re-released in theatres on Friday, May 30. While some fans expressed their excitement by dancing in the theatres and cheering for the actor, one fan took this a notch higher by reportedly bringing a real snake to the cinema hall. As per reports, a fan in Vijayawada carried a real, live snake to the theatre to re-create a scene from the film. Khaleja features Mahesh Babu walking in a desert with a snake- one of its most popular scenes. In an attempt to pay homage to the actor, his fan brought a live snake to the movie theatre. At first, people thought that it was fake, perhaps a toy. However, when the animal moved on its own, people realised it was a live snake. Actor #MaheshBabu mass fans, celebrates the #KhalejaReRelease in Telugu States, by throwing paper cuttings in theatres.A crazy Mahesh Babu fan took fandom to a wild level on #Khalej4K a viral video a crazy fan was holding a snake inside the fully packed theatre,… — Surya Reddy (@jsuryareddy) May 30, 2025 Murari – Marriage Invitation cardsMufasa – CatSVSC – Flower potKhaleja – Snake #Khaleja4KFromMay30th — S S Karthikeya🧢 (@PavanFANofMB) May 17, 2025 This triggered panic in the Vijayawada theatre. Videos of the incident have gone viral across social media platforms. The videos feature the fan holding the snake and dancing with the animal. His face was covered by a cloth. While it was unclear whether the snake was poisonous or not, it rattled the audience in the theatre. About Khaleja Released in 2010, Khaleja is a Telugu action-comedy film that showcased a different side of superstar Mahesh Babu. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas, the movie was produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under the banner of Vyjayanthi Movies. Co-starring Anushka Shetty as the female lead, the film also featured prominent actors like Prakash Raj, Shafi, and Rao Ramesh in pivotal roles. In Khaleja, Mahesh Babu plays a rugged taxi driver who stumbles into a remote village plagued by a mysterious illness. As he uncovers the truth, he is drawn into a larger-than-life conflict involving corruption, spiritual belief, and environmental degradation. Trivikram's screenplay infused the narrative with witty dialogues, philosophical undertones, and a blend of action and humour. While the film received mixed reviews upon its release and had an average run at the box office, it has since achieved cult status among fans. First Published:
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chiranjeevi expresses desire for Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor to star in 'Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari' sequel: 'I miss Sridevi very much'
Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the Telugu fantasy film 'Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari', starring Chiranjeevi and Sridevi , has been re-released in theaters. Originally premiered on May 9, 1990, the movie was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and featured Amrish Puri in a significant role. Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies with a budget of Rs 2 crore, the film achieved remarkable success, grossing Rs 15 crore and becoming the highest-earning Telugu film of its era. Operation Sindoor PM Modi meets NSA, chiefs of armed forces amid spike in tensions with Pak India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan Several airports in India to be closed till May 15 - check list The film's popularity extended beyond Telugu audiences, leading to dubbed versions in Hindi as 'Aadmi Aur Apsara', Tamil as 'Kaadhal Devathai', and Malayalam as 'Hai Sundari'. Special Celebration Marks 35th Anniversary In honor of the 35th anniversary of 'Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari', the filmmakers organized a special celebration. During the event, Chiranjeevi shared his eagerness for creating a sequel to the beloved film, with plans to feature his son Ram Charan and Sridevi's daughter Janhvi Kapoor as the main leads. Fond Memories of Sridevi Chiranjeevi said, 'I miss Sridevi very much on this occasion. She was the heart of Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari. Her character felt like a dream. It was the first time we worked together and our chemistry was truly special.' Changing Views on a Sequel Initially, Chiranjeevi was hesitant about making a sequel to the film, but his perspective has since changed. He expressed his enthusiasm by saying, 'I would love to see Nag Ashwin direct it with Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor. The story would be closely tied to the original. It could be a dream project for both actors.' Nag Ashwin's Connection to Vyjayanthi Movies Nag Ashwin, who is married to Priyanka Dutt-the daughter of Vyjayanthi Movies' founder C. Aswini Dutt, has worked closely with the production company before. He directed the mythological fantasy film 'Kalki: 2898 AD', which stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Amitabh Bachchan in significant roles. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Chiranjeevi wants Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor to star in Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari sequel: ‘Want Nag Ashwin to direct it'
Chiranjeevi and Sridevi's Telugu classic Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari has returned to the big screen 35 years after its original release on May 9, 1990. Directed by Rao and featuring Amrish Puri in a pivotal role, the fantasy film was produced by Vyjayanthi Movies on a budget of Rs 2 crore. It went on to earn Rs 15 crore at the box office, becoming the highest-grossing Telugu film of its time. The movie was eventually dubbed in Hindi as Aadmi Aur Apsara, Kaadhal Devathai in Tamil and Hai Sundari in Malayalam. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, the makers hosted a special event. At the event, Chiranjeevi has expressed his desire to make a sequel to Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, starring his son Ram Charan and Sridevi's daughter Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles. Also Read | Mani Ratnam was not born wise, says Kamal Haasan: 'He is young just like me but the inspiration…' Chiranjeevi said, 'I miss Sridevi very much on this occasion. She was the heart of Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari. Her character felt like a dream. It was the first time we worked together and our chemistry was truly special.' Chiranjeevi also expressed how he wasn't in favour of a sequel to the film earlier. But, now something has changed in him. He shared, 'I would love to see Nag Ashwin direct it with Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor. The story would be closely tied to the original. It could be a dream project for both actors.' Nag Ashwin, married to Priyanka Dutt, daughter of C Aswini Dutt, the founder of Vyjayanthi Movies, previously collaborated with the production house to make the mythological fantasy drama, Kalki: 2898 AD starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan in pivotal roles. If the makers consider making the sequel with Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, it will mark their second collaboration after Peddi. The film is all set to hit the theatres on March 27 next year.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari' gears up for theatres, in 3D, joining the trend of Telugu film re-releases
On May 9, 2025, production house Vyjayanthi Movies is re-releasing the Chiranjeevi-Sridevi Telugu socio-fantasy drama Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari in 2D and 3D formats in more than 150 screens, to mark its 35th anniversary. 'We have been working on restoring the film for the last few years. My father (producer C Ashwini Dutt) thought it would be apt to re-release it on the anniversary,' says Swapna Dutt, co-producer of Kalki 2898 AD and several noteworthy contemporary Telugu films. When the film was released on May 9, 1990, a severe cyclone battered undivided Andhra Pradesh. The film drew the audiences gradually and became a blockbuster. It was a game changer for Ashwini Dutt and the production house. The fantasy drama directed by K Raghavendra Rao, with its story by Yandamoori Veerandranath and screenplay by Jandhyala, featured Chiranjeevi as a guardian of four children and Sridevi as the daughter of Lord Indra; she is in quest of her lost ring, without which she cannot return to Indralok. Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari is the latest film to join the re-release bandwagon. The trend of re-releasing older hits gathered momentum post pandemic, hoping to woo back the audiences to the idea of collective theatrical viewing with a dash of nostalgia. Once more, on the large screen Mahesh Babu's Pokiri directed by Puri Jagannadh, SS Rajamouli's Simhadri featuring NTR Jr, Pawan Kalyan's Kushi, the Ravi Teja starrer Venky are a few examples. Several films followed, including director Sukumar and Allu Arjun's Arya 2, Gowtam Tinnanuri's sports drama Jersey led by Nani, Nag Ashwin's Yevade Subramanyam starring Nani and Vijay Deverakonda, Tharun Bhascker's Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi and Sekhar Kammula's Happy Days. For the film teams, it was a chance to regroup and relive memories of making these hits. For the audiences, it was an opportunity to revisit old favourites and even introduce these films to the next generation on a large screen. When Nagarjuna and Sonali Bendre's 2002 hit Manmadhudu re-released, the cheer in the halls was palpable as Brahmanandam's famous line 'they paid no?' was said in unison. Making these re-releases possible are technical teams that diligently restore and digitise old films. More often than not, old negatives are lost or damaged. Cases in point being Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari and Singeetam Srinivasa Rao's Aditya 369, the time travel film led by Balakrishna. Since 2018, Swapna and her sister Priyanka Dutt were on the hunt to find a good print of Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari. Priyanka's husband, director Nag Ashwin, set a daily reminder on her phone, so that she would relentlessly pursue the search. The production house contacted several theatres in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to see if anyone had an old print of reasonable quality. Some theatres stored prints of old blockbusters as keepsakes. In 2021, a print was sourced from Appa Rao of Vijayawada. Film restoration Prasad Laboratories began to work on restoring the film. The reels that had been run on projectors for prolonged periods were weathered with the use of grease and oil. The cleaning process involved removing dust and grease from each frame, followed by scanning for digitisation. The restored film was first digitised in 8K and the images were then converted to 4K format for theatrical projection. Prime Focus oversaw the 3D conversion. 'This was challenging since the film was not shot for 3D,' says Swapna. Ticket bookings for the re-release have been enthusiastic. Those who grew up in the '80s and '90s are likely to turn up in theatres for a slice of nostalgia. Swapna hopes the younger generation will also warm up to the film. 'I am looking forward to introducing the film to my five-year-old daughter. Old films may be available on television or digital platforms for home viewing, but the collective viewing experience is unmatchable.' Vyjayanthi Movies earlier re-released the Chiranjeevi and Sonali Bendre starrer Indra to much fan appeal. Director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao's 1991 film Aditya 369 featured Balakrishna in dual roles, including Vijayanagara emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya. Producer Sivalenka Krishna Prasad says about its restoration, 'It was an iconic film for our production house, Sridevi Movies, and for Telugu cinema. All the effort that went into digitising the film in 4K with 5.1 sound mix was worth it when we saw the enthusiasm in theatres. We sourced a print (positive) from Vijayawada and worked on the restoration.' The restored version of Aditya 369 was screened in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, USA, Australia and UK. Krishna Prasad saw it as an opportunity to showcase the film, presented by SP Balasubrahmanyam with dialogues by Jandhyala, to a newer generation. 'I doubt if young people will watch these older films at home,' he says, adding, 'When I lived in Chennai for a few years, I noticed how there was a culture of older films being screened in a few theatres. That helped people rediscover iconic films. Since we do not have that in the Telugu States, this trend of re-releases can serve to plug the gap.' Next up is Rajamouli and NTR Jr's Yama Donga, expected to arrive on May 18. And, the trend is unlikely to fade any time soon. On X, producer Shobu Yarlagadda hinted at the possibility of re-releasing the Baahubali films to mark a decade of Baahubali - The Beginning!
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Chiranjeevi's ‘JagadekaVeeruduAthilokaSundari'returns to theatres in 3D on May 9
The legendary Telugu fantasy drama JagadekaVeeruduAthilokaSundari, starring Megastar Chiranjeevi and Sridevi, is all set for a grand re-release on May 9 to mark its 35th anniversary. Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies, the film is returning to theatres in both 2D and 3D formats. Originally released on May 9, 1990, the film was a massive blockbuster, creating box-office history. The frenzy was so intense that tickets priced at Rs. 6 were reportedly sold at Rs. 210 in the black market. With its unique mix of fantasy, drama, and music, the movie became a cultural landmark in Telugu cinema. Chiranjeevi played a humble tourist guide, while Sridevi portrayed Indraja, a celestial princess. The film also featured AmrishPuri, Allu Ramalingaiah, Brahmanandam, Baby Shalini, and many others in pivotal roles. Known for its lavish production, it was among the most expensive films of its time. Speaking about the film, Chiranjeevi revealed that the song AbbaniTheeyaniDebba was composed by Ilaiyaraaja in just a few hours, with lyrics by Veturi and vocals by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam. Director K. Raghavendra Rao shared the creative intent behind Andalalo, while Ashwini Dutt recalled Chiranjeevi shooting Dinakutta despite having a 106-degree fever. With timeless music by Ilaiyaraaja, cinematography by Ajayan Vincent and K.S. Prakash, and a story penned by YandamuriVeerendranath, the film promises to enthrall audiences once again. Fans can relive this magical journey from May 9 in theatres near them.
