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Producer Savita Raj Hiremath’s 2006 Bollywood cult classic “Khosla Ka Ghosla!” is being remade in the Telugu, Marathi and Kannada languages, it was revealed on the sidelines of the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Contents and Film Market.

Directed by Dibakar Banerjee and written by Jaideep Sahni, the Hindi-language film followed Khosla, a Delhi-based retired middle-class man who tries to get his land back from a swindling property dealer with the help of his sons and their friends.

The Kannada version will be directed by Adarsh Eshwarappa (“Shuddhi”), the Telugu version by Vinod Anantoju (“Middle Class Melodies”) and the Marathi one by Kedar Shinde (“Baipan Bhari Deva”).

“To most Indians building a home in a lifetime is like a dream come true. It is relatable to a pan-Indian audience as property fraud is paramount and witnessed in large measure. Thus the remakes of ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla!’ will be apt...

EntertainmentWith Valentine’s Day around the corner, we bring you a list of films, old and new, that you can watch online.Tnm StaffMiddle Class Melodies/Amazon Prime VideoA well-made romantic comedy can never become stale. Light-hearted, fun and with just enough drama to hold your attention, rom-coms can be a great stress buster at the end of a long day. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Tnm brings to you rom-coms from the south that you can watch online. Some of these are old favourites while others are fairly recent. Happy watching! Oh My Kadavule (Tamil/Zee5): Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, this rom-com starring Ritika Singh and Ashok Selvan in the lead begins with a couple on the verge of divorce. God steps in and offers Arjun (Ashok Selvan) a chance to go back in time and figure out his love life. Arjun is convinced Anu...

TollywoodThe movie marks filmmaker Damodara Attada’s directorial debut and also stars Sanvi Megha and Geetha Saayini.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTube Actor Anand Deverakonda’s hit Telugu film Pushpaka Vimanam is set to release on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Aha. The film will start streaming on December 10. Sharing the announcement, Anand wrote: “Marriage status: It's complicated or should I say- wife missing! Smell something fishyy? Find out why on Dec 10 with #PushpakVimanamOnAHA.” Pushpaka Vimanam released in theatres on November 12 this year. The story revolves around a math teacher Sundar, whose life takes a horrifying turn when he finds his wife dead. Sundar’s predictable life spirals into chaos. A dark comedy thriller, the film is also a social commentary on arranged marriages, societal pressures, moral policing, and finding love. Pushpaka Vimanam marks filmmaker Damodara Attada’s directorial debut. Like Anand’s previous films, such as Dorasani that released in 2019 and the 2020 film Middle Class Melodies,...

TollywoodThe movie, which released on Netflix recently, has been winning praise from across the country.Rajeswari ParasaYouTube/Netflix India In the last couple of years, several small budget movies like Colour Photo, Mail, Middle Class Melodies mand Jathi Ratnalu which were shot with a comparatively new cast, have done pretty well in Tollywood. A recent addition to the list is Cinema Bandi, which had an Ott release on Netflix on May 14. The feature film went on to grab the top spot on Netflix India within a day of its release on the platform. The movie revolves around a group of people in a Rayalaseema village who embark on filmmaking after they find a high-end camera accidentally in an auto. Cinema Bandi has been directed by Praveen Kandregula and is bankrolled by Bollywood producers Raj and Dk. In an interview with Tnm, the team, which is basking in the success of the movie,...

Amazon Prime Video today announced that the Hindi movie Sherni will globally premiere on the streaming service as a Direct-To-Stream Amazon Original Movie next month. Directed by the talented filmmaker Amit Masurkar and produced by T-Series & Abundantia Entertainment, the movie stars Vidya Balan in the lead along with a powerful ensemble cast comprising of versatile artists such as Sharad Saxena, Mukul Chaddha, Vijay Raaz, Ila Arun, Brijendra Kala and Neeraj Kabi. A riveting storyline to look-forward to, in Sherni, Vidya Balan plays the role of an upright Forest Officer who strives for balance in a world of man-animal conflict while she also seeks her true calling in a hostile environment.

Speaking about the upcoming Amazon Original Movie, Vijay Subramaniam, Director and Head, Content, Amazon Prime Video India says, “Over the years, Abundantia Entertainment and T-Series have proven to be powerhouses of storytellers with their fresh and engaging content and we...

TollywoodAnand will be essaying the role of a member from a middle-class family, similar to his previous film ‘Middle Class Melodies’. Tnm StaffTollywood actor Vijay Deverakonda unveiled the first- look poster of the upcoming Telugu film Pushpaka Vimanam on Monday. The film stars Vijay Deverakonda’s brother, Anand Deverakonda, in the lead role. Pushpaka Vimanam marks filmmaker Damodar Attada’s debut. Vijay took to Twitter to share the first- look poster of the movie. “Younger boy continues to find talent and pick interesting stuff.. very happy to be associated with this film as Presenter! A dark comedy, some thrills and lots of laughs coming your way! (sic),” his tweet read. Presenting the first look of #PushpakaVimanam! Younger boy continues to find talent and pick interesting stuff.. very happy to be associated with this film as Presenter! A dark comedy, some thrills and lots of laughs coming your way! pic.twitter.

Hyderabad, March 1: Actor Vijay Deverakonda shared the first look of his brother Anand Deverakonda's next Telugu film Pushpaka Vimanam.

Vijay uploaded the poster of the film and captioned, "Presenting the first look of #PushpakaVimanam! Younger boys continue to find talent and pick interesting stuff.. very happy to be associated with this film as Presenter! A dark comedy, some thrills and lots of laughs coming your way!"

Presenting the first look of #PushpakaVimanam!

Younger boy continues to find talent and pick interesting stuff.. very happy to be associated with this film as Presenter!

A dark comedy, some thrills and lots of laughs coming your way!

Tollywood YouTube, TikTok and even meme pages give aspiring actors the visibility that they need.Rajeswari Parasa There are scores of people who are waiting for that ‘okka chance’ to get into the film industry. Traditionally, aspiring actors would visit film studios multiple times to get the attention of directors and stars. But now, a new avenue has opened up — visibility on social media. In recent times, quite a few newbie actors have managed to make their debut on the big screen and Over-the-Top (Ott) platforms through social media after establishing a fanbase for themselves through YouTube, apps like TikTok and even memes. Jai Krishna, a graduate student from Manikonda, Hyderabad, had about 2 lakh followers on TikTok before the app was banned in 2020. The TikTok star recently made his acting debut in the Telugu film Uppena, which released a few days ago. Jai Krishna plays the role of Talimpu, Aasi's...

Tollywood His brother, actor Vijay Deverakonda, will pay half the bill of all customers who visit the cafe this weekend.Rajeswari ParasaCourtesy..Twitter Actor Anand Deverakonda, who is basking in the success of his recent Ott release Middle Class Melodies, has chosen to invest his latest paycheck in his friend's food business. The actor, along with his two friends, has started Good Vibes Only Cafe in Khajaguda region of Hyderabad. Speaking about his investment, Anand tweeted, "Middle Class Melodies and Raghava [the character's name] gave me my first big success and pay check. Your love has given all of us strength and confidence in our dreams." Anand further wrote, "My first step to share this success is to invest in my friend's food dreams - both Vijay and Me saw our first big success in stories around food, dreams and ambition. So my first paycheck goes into bringing you great food offscreen and...

New Delhi, Nov 26 (Ians) Telugu actor Anand Deverakonda has opened up on comparisons drawn between him and his superstar brother Vijay Deverakonda, saying it sometimes bothers him a little but does not hurt or affect him.

"The comparisons will always be there because we are brothers and we are very close in age. We are only two-and-a-half years apart. I saw my brother more than my parents because we grew up in the same boarding school. So, the similarities will be there because our thought processes are similar," Anand told Ians.

Anand's new film "Middle Class Melodies" recently dropped digitally, and he says his choices as an actor are different from his brother's.

"The kind of cinema we are doing are very different. He is now in the big league. He is doing 'space' cinema. He has audiences that are waiting to see him sometimes more than the film. For me,...

Tollywood'Middle Class Melodies', starring Vijay Devarakonda's younger brother Anand and Varsha Bollamma was released on Amazon Prime on Friday.Digital NativeThe Telugu movie Middle Class Melodies, starring Anand Deverakonda and Varsha Bollamma was released on Amazon Prime on Friday, November 20 and it was time to celebrate for the entire Deverakonda family. Happy for his younger brother for starring in the film, Vijay Deverakonda shared a picture of his family watching Middle Class Melodies at their home theatre and wrote, “I told you it comes with full approval Good opportunity to do something together with your entire family - get together, huddle, watch and enjoy.” I told you it comes with full approval ❤️ Good opportunity to do something together with your entire family - get together, huddle, watch and enjoy #MiddleClassMelodieshttps://t.co/T9NaSVxizJ pic.twitter.com/9GoMAtZryh — Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) November 20, 2020 Middle Class Melodies is a comedy film directed...

Telugu actor Anand Deverakonda has opened up about the sibling rivalry he shares with his superstar brother Vijay Deverakonda, saying there is no rivalry except in sports.

"Except in sports, we don't have any kind of rivalry. We get along very well. We are more friends than brothers. But when it comes to playstation games or cricket, volleyball or badminton -- we go all out and try to beat each other," he said.

Anand is back on screen in the new Telugu comedy drama, "Middle Class Melodies". The film is a comedy is directed by Vinod Ananthoju and also stars Varsha Bollamma, and has released on Amazon Prime Videos.  --ians/dc/vnc...

Tollywood Tnm spoke to the director and the lead actors about the significance of food in the film, working with hyperlocal theatre artists, and showing Guntur in a new light.Jahnavi ReddyAll images from Amazon Prime Video The trailer of Middle Class Melodies, the latest Telugu film to release on Ott, indicates that the food of Guntur plays a major role in the film, parallel to the lead roles played by Anand Deverakonda and Varsha Bollamma. Directed by Vinod Anantoju, the film released on Amazon Prime Video on Friday. Tnm spoke to the director and the lead actors about the significance of food in the film, working with hyperlocal theatre artists who play most of the supporting roles, and showing Guntur in a new light. ‘The Guntur Song’ from Middle Class Melodies looks like a comfort food video you might come across on YouTube or TikTok. But food has a bigger role in the film,...