TollywoodThe reason for Sayyeshaa’s exit from the Boyapati Srinu directorial is unknown.Digital NativeFile PhotoRecently, the makers of the yet-untitled Boyapati Srinu directorial, starring Balakrishna, had announced that actor Sayyeshaa would come on board to play the female lead. However, as per the latest reports, Sayyeshaa’s role will now be taken up by Pragya Jaiswal. The reason for Sayyeshaa’s exit is not known, but reliable sources have confirmed that Pragya will be taking on the former’s role. Reports state that the film also stars Shriya Saran and Anjali as the other leading ladies. If the industry grapevine is anything to go by, the film will have Sanjay Dutt play the antagonist. The actor has reportedly already been signed on for the role, but an official announcement is yet to be made. This will be the actor's second venture into the Telugu film industry. Meanwhile, he will...
- 11/23/2020
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
Tollywood The actor and director have previously collaborated for ‘Simha’ and ‘Legend’. Digital NativeBalakrishna and director Boyapati Srinivas's next project, which has been tentatively titled Nbk 106, was officially launched last year. Having delivered hits like Simha and Legend, the duo of Balakrishna and Boyapati has reunited for another commercial film. After a brief break due to the Covid-19 lockdown, Balakrishna has returned to the sets of the action entertainer and has resumed shooting. The current schedule, which commenced on Thursday in Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, is planned for a month. Confirming the news, the director was quoted by Deccan Chronicle as saying, “Yes, we have started shooting from today (Thursday), with all precautions.” Boyapati said the shooting was in progress in Hyderabad, near Rfc. “We want to have a long schedule,” he added. While the makers are yet to announce the female lead, the director told DC that they...
- 11/1/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
TollywoodAfter Catherine Tresa announced her opting out of the project, rumours suggest that Prayaga Martin may have bagged the lead female role.Digital NativeFile PhotoSouth Indian actor Catherine Tresa was reportedly all set to play the female lead in the upcoming Balakrishna starrer, tentatively titled as Nbk 106. However, she later opted out of the project. After she left, filmmakers were on the lookout for a suitable heroine. Since the project was announced a few months ago, the question of who would play the female lead was widely speculated. Now, reports have emerged that Prayaga Martin might have bagged the role. It is rumoured that she may be seen as an Ias officer in the film, but this is not yet confirmed. Nbk 106 is directed by Boyapati Srinivas. This will be the third time that the director and the Telugu star N Balakrishna will be working together, after the hit movies Simha and Legend.
- 10/28/2020
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
Tollywood The film was shelved after Soundarya's death, and was a remake of the 1963 film starring Ntr.Digital NativeFacebook/Nandamuri BalakrishnaNarthanasala, the unfinished mythological film starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, late Soundarya, late Srihari and others, is in the news again. The film was a dream project of Balakrishna, announced in 2004 and partially shot for a few days. It was soon shelved, because of the sudden demise of actor Soundarya in an aircraft crash. The film, which is based on a chapter of the epic Mahabharata, featured an ensemble cast, including Balakrishna, who was set to debut as a director with the film. After a gap of 15 years, Balakrishna has now announced that 17 minutes of unreleased footage from the film is all set to stream online. “My father’s Narthanasala is a film that I like a lot. As it is already known, the film was started under my direction,” he wrote,...
- 10/20/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
KollywoodActor Bhumika Chawla added that she signed the project only for the role.Digital NativeActor Bhumika Chawla, in an interview to Anand Vikatan, has revealed that the director of Sillunu Oru Kaadhal, N Krishna initially offered her Jyothika’s role but she chose the role she played. Speaking about the film that released in 2006, Bhumika said that the character Ishwarya had two different shades in the film and was very challenging which is the reason behind opting for it. The actor added that she signed the project only for the role. The actor pointed out that she was very clear that it would be a role close to her heart when director N Krishna narrated it to her. And finally, she bagged it and the rest is history. Bhumika Shares her lovely moments of Sillunu Oru Kaadhal Click Link for Full Video: https://t.co/SmLE6Wju73#14yearsofSillunuOruKadhal #SillunuOruKadhal @Suriya_offl #Jyotika @arrahman @bhumikachawlat pic.
- 9/9/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodRight from the time this project was announced, speculations about the female lead turned out to be a hot topic. Digital NativeDigital Native There were reports that Catherine Tresa has been approached to play the female lead in N Balakrishna’s upcoming film, directed by Boyapati Srinu. But the latest reports suggest that Catherine is not a part of the project anymore. Sources say that it is true that Catherine was considered for the role at one point but it did not materialise for various reasons. The team is currently on the lookout for another leading lady to play the part. Right from the time this project was announced, speculations about the female lead turned out to be a hot topic. According to reports, the filmmakers are keen on roping in the Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha to play Balayya’s lead pair. Some reports also suggest that it could be Tammannah.
- 1/22/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe 106th movie of Nandamuri Balakrishna was launched earlier this month. Tnm StaffActor Balakrishna and director Boyapati Srinu's next film which was launched earlier this month has been put on hold indefinitely, as per reports. The movie, which was tentatively titled Nbk 106, was the third collaboration between Nandamuri Balakrishna and Boyapati Srinu after Simhaa and Legend. Touted to be a commercial potboiler, the movie has been put on hold indefinitely, according to a report in Cinema Express. Balakrishna and Boyapati allegedly got into a tiff with the producer over budget and remuneration. As Balakrishna's last outing Ruler miserably failed at the box office, the producer of this movie had second thoughts about spending huge for it. Sources told Cinema Express, "Following the dismal performance of Balakrishna's Ruler, Ravinder Reddy is in no mood to spend lavishly on Nbk 106. That's not all, the producer has also asked the actor-director duo...
- 12/25/2019
- by Meghak
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe actor is expecting the release of the N Balakrishna starrer 'Ruler' this Friday, and hopes that it will pave the way for more offers in Tollywood.Digital NativeDigital Native Vedhika, who made her acting debut with the Tamil movie Madarasi in 2006, has so far acted in all the four south Indian language films – Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. The star has been away from the Telugu film circuit for quite some time now but she is all set to make it back with a bang. Yes, the actor is expecting the release of the N Balakrishna starrer Ruler this Friday, December 20, and hopes that it will pave the way for more offers in Tollywood. In an interview with the Cinema Express, Vedhika has said that she has been focussing on Tamil and Malayalam films and that she did not find an opportunity to act in Telugu films until Ruler came her way.
- 12/18/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe filmmakers are also in discussion with Sanjay Dutt to play the villain. Digital NativeN Balakrishna and director Boyapati Srinivas are teaming up for the third time for a film and it went on to the floors with the official pooja happening on December 6. To be titled yet, the film is being produced by Miriyala Raveendar under his banner. Right from the time this project was announced, speculations about the female lead are rife. According to latest reports, filmmakers are keen on roping in Bollywood diva Sonakshi Sinha to play Balayya’s lead pair. Talks have been initiated with the actor and she is yet to sign on the dotted lines. Also, the filmmakers are discussing with Sanjay Dutt to play the villain. Sources in the know say that the makers of this film want to sign up a couple of Bollywood stars as it would fetch high amounts for...
- 12/13/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe actor is awaiting the release of his next movie 'Ruler' on December 20. Digital NativeIt is already well-known that N Balakrishna and director Boyapati Srinu will be teaming up for a film. While reports earlier suggested that the muhurat will happen on December 9, it has been confirmed that it took place on December 6. On choosing the film, Balakrishna has been quoted by the Deccan Chronicle as saying, “I’ve taken up films that are either based on inspiring personalities or incidents. But the story of this film is very intense and carries an underlying message. The dialogues and screenplay will be some of the talking points of the film.” It may be noted here that the actor and director had teamed up for Legend and Simha earlier and both the films were hits. Following this, fans are now hoping for a hattrick from them. To be titled yet, the film...
- 12/9/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is directed by Boyapati Srinu and will have Sanjay Dutt playing the villain.Digital NativeN Balakrishna is done with the Ks Ravikumar directorial Ruler and has moved over to the Boyapati Srinu directorial. This film is being bankrolled by Miriyala Ravinder Reddy under his banner. An update about Balayya’s new film is that talks have been initiated with the Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt to play the villain and he will soon be signing on the dotted lines. Balayya and Boyapati Srinu share a good rapport having worked together in two films earlier and this is their third outing together. An interesting update about this untitled film is that S Thaman has been roped in to compose the tunes. Boyapati Srinu and Thaman have worked together in Sarrainodu and the songs in the film turned out to be chartbusters. Incidentally, Thaman is basking in glory over the song...
- 12/7/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
Tollywood The Bollywood actor will be making his South Indian debut with ‘Kgf 2’.Digital NativeTollywood star Nandamuri Balakrishna will soon be wrapping his upcoming film Ruler. Balayya will be playing dual roles in the film, that of a cop and a politician. Ks Ravikumar is directing the film with the story penned by Paruchuri Murali and the rest of the technical crew will be Chirantan Bhatt for music and Ram Prasad for cinematography. Ruler is being produced by C Kalyan under his banner Happy Movies. With this film almost ready to go into post-production mode, Balakrishna is getting ready to move on to his next venture. Tentatively referred to as Nbk 106, it will be directed by Boyapati Srinu. Interestingly, this is the third time they are teaming up together. An important update about Nbk 106 is that talks have been initiated with the Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt to play the villain...
- 11/8/2019
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodSankranti has several releases like: Rajinikanth's ‘Darbar’, Mahesh Babu's ‘Sarileru Digital NativeThis Deepavali turned out to be extra special for Nandamuri Balakrishna’s fans with the release of the first look poster of his upcoming film Ruler. Earlier, it was said that one of the highlights of the film will be Balayya’s look. He will be appearing in a stylish look which has his fans excited. From the poster, we can make out that the star has shed a few kilos of weight for the film and that it will be a complete treat for his fans. Sources in the know say that the actor was on a strict diet and workout regimen for the new avatar in Ruler. The poster also revealed that the film would be hitting the screens on December 20. Initially, the makers were eyeing to release for Sankranthi 2020 release, but biggies like Rajinikanth's Darbar,...
- 10/29/2019
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film was earlier planned as a Sankranthi release in 2020.Digital NativeDirector Ks Ravi Kumar is busy wielding the megaphone for N Balakrishna starrer, tentatively titled Ruler. The crew is currently camped in Hyderabad where they are shooting a song sequence in an extensive set at Ramoji Film city. The untitled film has Vedhika, Sonal Chauhan and Bhumika as the female leads. Initially, the makers were eyeing to release the movie during Sankranthi in 2020, but biggies like Rajinikanth's Darbar, Mahesh Babu's Sarileru Neekevvaru and Allu Arjun's Ala Vaikunthapuramlo have already confirmed their releases during the same time. According to sources, the makers are planning to release the movie in December this year during Christmas. But an official confirmation is awaited. According to reports about the star cast, we hear that Bhumika Chawla has been roped in for an important role. One of the highlights of the film will be Balayya’s look.
- 10/2/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe actor is reportedly playing roles of a mafia don and a police officer in the movie.Digital NativeDirector Ks Ravikumar is directing N Balakrishna in the upcoming film Ruler and the shooting of this film is under progress for quite some time now. It has been revealed already that Balayya plays dual roles in this entertainer. Recently, the first look of the star was unveiled online and we got to see him sporting a very stylish look. According to reports, Balayya will be playing a mafia don and a police officer in Ruler and the look released is presumed to be that of the don. Earlier reports were that he would be playing a politician in the film. We need to wait for a clarification from the Ruler team on the role he is playing. Sonal Chauhan and Vedhika have been roped in to play the female leads in this flick.
- 8/21/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe actor also has Tamil film 'Kannai Nambathey' in her kitty. Digital NativeN Balakrishna’s upcoming film, tentatively titled Ruler, is making a steady progress with the filmmakers assembling the star cast. The film is being directed by Ks Ravikumar and produced by C Kalyan under his banner Happy Movies. The first schedule of this flick was completed in Bihar and the second schedule will start in Bangkok next month. Sources in the know say that the second schedule will begin on August 7 and preparations are currently on for it. Balayya is playing dual roles in Ruler and we hear that while one will be that of a cop, the other will be that of a politician. Sonal Chauhan and Vedhika have been roped in to play the female leads in this flick. Reports are that the combo scenes between the lead stars- Balayya, Sonal and Vedhika- will shot in Bangkok.
- 7/30/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe movie will have Balakrishna playing dual roles- one of a cop and the other a politician. Digital NativeN Balakrishna’s upcoming film titled Ruler went on to the floors a few weeks ago and is progressing well. The first schedule was completed in Bihar and the second schedule will start in Bangkok next month. Sources in the know say that the second schedule will begin on August 7 and preparations are currently on for it. Balayya will be playing dual roles in Ruler, which is being directed by Ks Ravi Kumar, and we hear that while one will be that of a cop, the other will be that of a politician. Sonal Chauhan and Vedhika have been roped in to play the female leads in this flick. Reports are that the combo scenes between the lead stars – Balayya, Sonal and Vedhika – will be shot in Bangkok. The story for this...
- 7/29/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodDirected by Ks Ravi Kumar, Shriya Saran is playing the female lead in the movie.Digital NativeN Balakrishna and Ks Ravi Kumar are coming together after the massive success of Jai Simha. The film is titled Ruler and the official pooja happened earlier this month. According to reports, the groundwork for Ruler began several months ago with the filmmakers planning on taking it to the floors around July 15. The first schedule will begin in Bihar and the locations for the shooting have been earmarked already. Balayya will be playing dual roles in Ruler and we hear that while one will be that of a cop, the other will be that of a politician. Shriya Saran has been signed up to play the female lead in this flick. Interestingly, this is the fourth time Balayya and Shriya Saran are pairing up. They had shared the screen space in Chennakesava Reddy, Gautamiputra...
- 6/26/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
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