This week was exciting for Tollywood as some new movies were announced, some movies wrapped up shooting even during these troubled times, our favourite celebrities are recovering from COVID19 and many more. Let us look at the newsmakers this week:
- Movie Announcements: SSMB28, Thalapathy66 and SK28
This week was a breath of fresh air as some big movies were announced. The much awaited combination of the Superstar Mahesh Babu and Trivikram is again back with the exciting SSMB28. Vamshi Paidipally who is basking in the success of National award winning Maharshi (2019,) announced his next Pan Indian movie with none other than Thalapathy Vijay under Dil Raju’s Production. Sundeep Kishan started off this year with a hit in the form of A1 Express and is gearing up for his next release Gully Rowdy. In the meanwhile, Sundeep Kishan announced his next movie tentatively titled SK28 on his birthday for which he will reunite with Vi Anand. Anand Deverakonda also launched his next movie titled Highway, a crime thriller directed by K.V. Guhan.
The combo that everyone is waiting for is finally here! 🤩
After 11 long years, Super Star @urstrulymahesh garu & #Trivikram garu will team up again for #SSMB28 ⚡
Produced by S. Radha Krishna (Chinababu) garu under @haarikahassine banner.
In Theatres Summer 2022 ✨ pic.twitter.com/C9enTm5teO
— Haarika & Hassine Creations (@haarikahassine) May 1, 2021
- Shooting Updates: Thank You, Vishal31 and Anaganaga Oka Rowdy
While many movie shootings are halted due to the second wave of Coronavirus, Thank You starring Naga Chaitanya and Raashi Khanna and directed by Vikram Kumar wrapped up their schedule in Italy and are all set to return safely. Anaganaga Oka Rowdy starring Sumanth also wrapped up their shoot and started post production works. Vishal31 movie shooting started officially with a puja ceremony and the team is shooting with extreme precautionary measures.
#Thankyouthemovie
Schedule rap.
Returning home .@chay_akkineni @Vikram_K_Kumar @MusicThaman @RaashiiKhanna_ #Dillraju pic.twitter.com/hy5kDwrMzw— pcsreeramISC (@pcsreeram) May 7, 2021
- Postponed: Khiladi
The second wave of Coronavirus hit us much harder than anyone anticipated. Several movie shootings have been halted and movie releases are being postponed. Following suite is the Ravi Teja starrer Khiladi movie which was being shot in Hyderabad after wrapping up their Italy schedule. The movie team was shooting at a brisk pace when the second wave of Coronavirus hit and the shooting was halted and eventually the movie release was officially postponed.
Keeping the current #Covid19 Pandemic in mind,Mass Maharaja @RaviTeja_offl's #Khiladi has been postponed! 🎲
A New Release Date will be announced soon #KhiladiPostPoned 📢@DirRameshVarma @ThisIsDSP @DimpleHayathi @Meenachau6 @sagar_singer @idhavish @PenMovies @KHILADiOffl pic.twitter.com/pbr4swaezS
— #Khiladi (PLAY SMART) (@KHILADiOffl) May 5, 2021
- Movie Anniversaries: Arya, 100% Love, Supreme and Parugu
The iconic movie which set the trend for new age love stories, Arya (2004) starring Allu Arjun and directed by creative director Sukumar marks 17 years since its release this week. 100 % Love (2011) also directed by Sukumar starring Naga Chaitanya and Tamannaah celebrated 10 years of its release. Sai Dharam Tej starrer Supreme (2016) directed by Anil Ravipudi celebrated 5 years of its release and Parugu (2008) starring Icon Staar Allu Arjun celebrated 13 years of its release this week.
17 Years ago on this day #IconStaar #AlluArjun and Creative Director #Sukumar's Trendsetter Love Entertainer #Arya was released.#17YearsForArya #DilRaju #AnuMehta #DeviSriPrasad #OnThisDay #TeluguFilmNagar pic.twitter.com/qHHrESjfD8
— Telugu FilmNagar (@telugufilmnagar) May 7, 2021
- COVID Recovery: Pooja Hegde
The second wave of the Coronavirus is affecting everyone without any exception. Few weeks ago celebrities like Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde were tested positive for Covid 19. In a welcome update Pooja Hegde has recovered from COVID19 and tested negative. The actress took to social media to share the news.
Thank you for all the love ya’ll have sent my way. I have recovered well, kicked stupid corona’s butt and finally tested NEGATIVE! 😃 yeyy! All your wishes and healing energy seemed to have done it’s magic. Forever grateful ❤️ Stay safe out there 😷🤗 pic.twitter.com/6odhfanIax
— Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja) May 5, 2021
Stay tuned to Telugu Filmnagar to be updated about the latest happenings in Tollywood and do let us know which of these stories surprised you the most by commenting below.
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