TELUGU ACTORS
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Nikhil, Swati go ga ga over 'Swamy Ra Ra' TV9 AP
It has been four days after the release of débutant director Sudheer Varma's 'Swamy Ra Ra'. The Telugu film starring Nikhil and Swati is a success at the box office. The stars celebrate the success at a mall in Hyderabad.4:34
Gopi, Ram | Actors in search of a hit TV9 AP
Telugu actors Ram and Gopichand are in desperate need of a hit. While Gopichand is back after a long absence, Ram's last two films have sunk despite the attendant hoopla.5:28
Sunil picks up speed TV9 AP
In 2010, he had just one release. In 2011 too he had just one movie to boast about. But in 2013, Sunil has picked up speed. He currently has five movies in hand.2:37
Naarla Teja's body found in Ganga TV9 AP
Child artist Naarla Teja's body was found in the Ganga river near Rishikesh late last night. Teja who had gone on a school trip along with his classmates to Rishikesh drowned while swimming. His body was finally recovered more than five days after the incident...7:00
Tribute to Raja Sulochana, 1935-2013 TV9 AP
Raja Sulochana was the top actor of her time. She has starred with all top stars of her era in Telugu and Tamil film industries. She was a classical dancer, a talent that proved to be her biggest asset. Here is a tribute to actor who passed away today at her h...13:11
Actor Raja Sulochana is no more TV9 AP
Yesteryear actor Raja Sulochana passed away today morning at her residence in Chennai. She was 78. Hailing from Vijayawada, she starred in over 300 films in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. Her father Bhaktavatsala Naidu was in the railways and that's how the family...7:38
Sulochana breathes her last TV9 AP
Raja Sulochana, who starred with top actors in Telugu and Tamil cinema in her heyday, is no more. Sulochana was a classical dancer. She breathed her last today at her house in Chennai. Sulochana had acted in over 273 films, and with top actors in Telugu and Ta...6:20
Siddharth says no to love stories TV9 AP
Love stories are always a rage on Indian screens, but what makes Siddharth say no to them? Rumour has it that directors are approaching Siddharth with love stories and that he's had enough of it. He is looking to do serious and different roles to shed his "lov...3:18
Logo of Nani's 'Paisa' unveiled TV9 AP
Nani's new movie 'Paisa' is all about money. The movie being directed by Krishna Vamshi will be ready for a release in mid-March. The movie's logo was launched in the presence of Nani, Vamshi, and the movie's female lead. Nani also brought to the event his wif...4:44
Gopichand missing from Tollywood TV9 AP
He has been missing for quite some time now. Yes, we are talking about Gopichand. His last movie was 'Mogudu'. Now he is back with a movie 'Jackpot', based on a bank scam, that would be released by June.4:28
Sunil is Valentine star TV9 AP
Top stars target Sankranthi releases. And actor Sunil has a unique record: he targets February 14 for releases. His last film 'Poola Rangudu' was released last year on Valentine's Day. And this year 'Pelli Kodaku' is also being released on February 14.5:23
Suriya and Karthik's hopes for hit 2013 TV9 AP
The two superstar sons of Sivakumar, Suriya and Karthi, did not have a good 2012 as far as movies were concerned. The bothers have a legion of fan following in Telugu movie-going audiences. But the dubbed and even straight Telugu movies of the the brothers did...11:28
We miss all the fun, we miss you: Stars in college TV9 AP
They started their career with college books and group dances on lawns of the campus. In between, they graduated to fighting factionists, assorted gangsters, fathers-in-law, spilling blood, and dancing in Switzerland. Now they are back to their student days. J...20:29
Samantha gets candid TV9 AP
Samantha has acted as schoolgirl, a college kid and later as a working professional in 'Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu' directed by Gautam Vasudev Menon and starring Nani. Samantha talks about preparing for her role of Nitya Yalavarthy in the movie and how she model...3:34
Another hit for Ravi Teja & Kajal TV9 AP
Ravi Teja & Kajal Aggarwal starrer 'Sir Vacharu' has finally released to a very good opening. This movie is unlike Ravi Teja's usual mass movies, and is being seen after a short break. The movie also stars 'Leader' fame Richa Gangopadhyay.3:18
Another achievement for Mahesh Babu TV9 AP
Superstar Mahesh Babu is taking Tollywood to great heights, going where none of his predecessors have gone before. Mahesh's new movie with Venkatesh & Samantha, 'Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu' will be released in New York's prestigious theatre 'AMC' along...7:08
Actor Yasho Sagar dies in accident TV9 AP
Actor Yasho Sagar was killed in a car accident near Sira in Tumkur district on the Pune-Bangalore national highway today morning. He was travelling by car from Mumbai to Bangalore. He made his name with 'Ullasangha Utsahanga' where his role of a dashing charac...3:53
Sekhar to cast Anushka in next movie? TV9 AP
Sekhar Kammula has his own brand image and style of film-making. He works with fresh faces and he himself writes his film's story line, or is actively involved in its writing. But this director is apparently taking a break from this: he is being approached by ...2:58
Sedate birthday for Venky fans TV9 AP
December 13 is Victory Venkatesh's birthday. For his fans, this month and the day every year used to be like a fan festival. Films or even movie audios were released on that date. But this year things will be different. Producer Dil Raju wanted to release the ...4:43
Producers wary of Lawrence Raghavendra TV9 AP
Director Lawrence Raghavendra's 'Rebel' bombed at the box office despite the huge expectations and high production costs. The producers also filed complaints over cost-overruns. Now both directors and actors are wary of tagging with Raghavendra. So this dance ...20:17
Tollywood heroes, their 'family' directors TV9 AP
Just like families have family doctors who looks after the health of the entire family, Tollywood has a unique culture of 'family directors'. These are directors who have worked with a star, made hit films for him, and now also are making films for his sons, r...3:26
'Mirchi' to sweeten Sankranthi TV9 AP
Contrary to Tollywood gossip that 'Mirchi' may not make it for a release during Sankranthi time next year, Prabhas's new movie is sure to hit the screen during this festival time. Sankranthi has been a rocking time for Prabhas, as he has some big hits during t...4:41
Acting still drives Kamal Hasan at 57 TV9 AP
Few actors can match the passion and energy to keep acting, keep performing, and keep reinventing one self over a period of time spanning as long as 45 years. Kamal Haasan does it, and keeps at it. The actor celebrates another landmark tomorrow, his 57th birth...4:26
Mogaltur juniors compete this Sankaranthi TV9 AP
The heirs to the Mogaltur legacy are competing this Sankaranthi. Ram Charan Teja's 'Nayak' will be released along the same time as Prabhas's 'Mirchi'.2:01
Delhi Telugu Academy: D Ramanaidu honoured TV9 AP
Delhi Telugu Academy honoured achievers at its 25th anniversary cultural celebration. Producer D Ramanaidu was presented with the Lifetime achievement award. Two TV9 journalists were also honoured. The event was followed by a cultural programme.25:12
Inside 'Life Is Beautiful''s Sunshine Colony TV9 AP
Welcome to Sunshine Colony. You need to take permission from the colony president, Sekhar Kammula. This Colony is nothing other than the beautifully created sets of his latest movie 'Life Is Beautiful'. The film is shot nearly entirely inside this 'Colony'. An...9:45
Making of 'Life Is Beautiful' TV9 AP
Sekhar Kammula's 'Life Is Beautiful' hits the screens this Friday. One of the stunningly recreated sets is that of a housing society. This story has snippets from the making of this film, which has some fresh faces, and also the experienced Shriya Saran and Am...2:05
'Master' Brahmanandam felicitated TV9 AP
He was a former teacher, and not many know this fact about comedian Brahmanandam. On the occasion of Teacher's Day, this 'master' who created many more fans by joining cinema, was felicitated.19:01
'Sai Baba' devotee Kamalinee on her role TV9 AP
Not many know that Kamalinee Mukherjee and her family is Saibaba devotee. In this interview she describes her thrill of getting the phone call from director K Raghavendra Rao to act in the film 'Shirdi Sai' with Nagarjuna. 'Sai Baba' devotee Kamalinee on her...1:38
Rajendra Prasad's condition improving TV9 AP
Rajendra Prasad was admitted to hospital on Saturday after he complained of chest pain. The hero and comedian was on a routine of walking and excercising himself as he planned to go on Ayappa deeksha. Doctors at the Hyderabad hospital says his health condition...7:49
Heroes elsewhere, villains in Tollywood TV9 AP
They are stars in their respective film industries. But when it comes to Tollywood, the chance to act in a big budget Telugu movie and be recognised by the Telugu audiences is not something they will neglect. Hence we have Tamil hero Arya, Kannada star Sudeep ...9:40
'Hanuman' Dara Singh no more TV9 AP
Dara Singh, the actor who became a household name due to the role of 'Hanuman' he played in the tv serial 'Ramayan', died at a Mumbai hospital after brief illness. Dara Singh was a world famous wrestler and took up acting after he retired from active wrestling...4:11
Not dating either Manoj or Mahat: Taapasee TV9 AP
Two heroes have a fight at a party over a heroine. On one side is Telugu actor Manchu Manoj, on the other side is Tamil actor Mahat Raghavendra. But Taapasee decides to scotch the rumours and clarifies.5:28
Happy birthday Kotagaru TV9 AP
He is Telugu cinema's versatile actor in negative roles, character roles and comedy too. He started out as a theatre artist and made his debut 'Pranam Khareedu'. On his birthday, Tv9 pays a tribute to this beloved actor- Kota Srinivas Rao.2:09
'Eega' unit watches film in Hyd theatre TV9 AP
The entire unit of 'Eega' watched the film in Hyderabad's Brahmaramba theatre. Director SS Rajamouli, actors Nani and Sudeep and producer D Suresh Babu watched the movie. Rajamouli got emotional when asked about the response to the movie. The film also release...10:23
Kajal Aggarwal balances her career TV9 AP
Unlike the other heroines who stick to their zones, Kajal Aggarwal is accepting offers from all three languages -- Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi -- to stay close to the audience from all over India.1:45
'Ganesh is benami of PCC chief Botsa' TV9 AP
TDP senior leader, Varla Ramaiah, alleges that producer Bandla Ganesh is a benami for PCC chief Botsa Satyanarayana.6:31
I'm not a benami of Botsa: Bandla Ganesh TV9 AP
Reacting to allegations made by TDP senior leader, Varla Ramaiah, Tollywood producer Bandla Ganesh says that he is only a follower of PCC chief Botsa, not his benami.16:18
Mohan Babu felicitated with 'Natavachaspati' TV9 AP
Tollywood actor Padmasri Dr. Mohan Babu is felicitated with the 'Natavachaspati' award by TSR Lalitha Kala Parishat in a function held in Nellore.15:36
Director Teja on 'Neeku Naaku Dash Dash' TV9 AP
'Neeku Naaku Dash Dash' director Teja says that his movie is a young love story set in the backdrop of the liquor syndicate.25:06
ANR felicitated on completing 75 years TV9 AP
Akkineni Nageswara Rao has been felicitated at a grand function in Hyderabad, with virtually the entire Tollywood being present to honour the thespian.2:58
Hyderabad: Ex-actress held for running sex racket Headlines Today
Former Telugu actress Tara Chowdhury is arrested for allegedly running a sex racket, and pushing film extras into flesh trade.1:47
Telugu actor Charan dead TV9 AP
Young semi-retired Telugu actor Charan who made his debut in 2001 in the film, 'Ishtam', has died at a Hyderabad hospital. The cause of his death is not yet clear.4:02
Annavaram temple reopened TV9 AP
Special story on the reconstruction and reopening of the famous Annavaram Satyanarayana Swamy temple in East Godavari.2:34
Babu Mohan on Telangana roads