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Pooja Hegde’s Career At A Crossroads – Waiting For That One Big Hit

Pooja Hegde, is going through a tough phase in her film journey. Once celebrated as one of the top heroines in South cinema, her recent projects haven’t managed to bring her the success she anticipated.r actress

Back in 2023, she teamed up with Salman Khan for Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, hoping the big-ticket Bollywood film would boost her career. Unfortunately, the movie failed to click, and Pooja had to face a long gap without new offers. Her 2024 outings didn’t change the tide either—her Bollywood film Deva with Shahid Kapoor ended up as a disappointment, and her retro project with Suriya didn’t meet expectations. Even though her special “Monica” song in Superstar Rajinikanth’s Coolie became a chartbuster, it didn’t help her land strong opportunities.

When it comes to Telugu cinema, Pooja hasn’t been seen after Radhe Shyam. Walking out of Guntur Kaaram turned into a costly mistake, and since then, offers in Tollywood have been scarce. However, she is slowly making her way back through Kollywood. She has been paired opposite Thalapathy Vijay in his last film Jana Nayagan and will also feature in Kanchana 4. In Bollywood, she has secured Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai opposite Varun Dhawan and is pinning hopes on it for a much-needed comeback.

Even after her recent setbacks, Pooja Hegde retains a huge fan base, particularly among Telugu fans. Trade buzz indicates that a number of young heroes are eager to share screen space with her, and all it needs is one good quality blockbuster to place her once again among the all-time heroines.

For the moment, all attention revolves around her forthcoming outings, which may determine if Pooja returns with a bang.

Vijay Deverakonda Kickstarts New Film With Rahul Sankrityan

Rowdy Star Vijay Deverakonda, who was last seen in Gowtham Tinnanuri’s Kingdom but was sadly disappointed because the film didn’t perform well at the box office. However, the actor hasn’t let the setback slow him down and is already gearing up for his next big project.

Vijay has been said to have teamed up with the director of Taxiwaala fame Rahul Sankrityan for a new movie. Trade circles hint that the film is already well on its way with the shoot commencing in a low-key manner. Extensive scenes have been completed in Hyderabad, and the subsequent schedule is likely to happen in Rayalaseema.

To add to the buzz, none other than Rashmika Mandanna is reportedly signed to play the leading lady opposite Vijay Deverakonda. The movie is also being fashioned as a period film, which is an interesting changeover in the actor’s career graph. To add grandeur, the award-winning music director duo Ajay–Atul have been signed to compose the music.

This combination of Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna and Rahul Sankrityan has surmised anticipation among fans. With the anticipation and hype, it is now at the point where fans are bated breath for the filmmakers to reveal the official title and first look of the project!

Chandrababu Naidu Challenges Jagan: Sajjala Counters With Sharp Response

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu issued a direct challenge to YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. Calling on Jagan to attend the upcoming Assembly sessions, Naidu declared that the government was ready to debate any issue on the floor. Taking a dig at the YSRCP’s past campaign slogan “Siddham – Siddham”, he remarked, “You claimed to be ready during the elections—are you still ready now? Step into the Assembly and let’s discuss everything—from development and welfare schemes to the Kodi Katti attack case, the stone-pelting incident, and even the shocking murder of Vivekananda Reddy.”

However, the YSRCP response did not come directly from Jagan. Instead, senior party leader and political affairs in-charge Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy reacted sharply, dismissing Naidu’s remarks. Speaking to the media, Sajjala said Chandrababu’s so-called challenge sounded more like a cry for attention than a serious political stand. He questioned, “Do such challenges really help the people of Andhra Pradesh?”

Sajjala shifted attention to the issues of the state at present, noting that few beneficiaries had availed of assistance under the Talliki Vandanam scheme. He went on to shed light on the woes of farmers facing excessive rains, floods, and continued urea shortage, which he asserted has left a critical situation driving some of them to drastic measures.

Challenging the CM to prioritize real issues, Sajjala said the Assembly should be used to address matters of public interest, not as a stage for political theatrics. Criticizing Naidu’s comments, he added, “If a Chief Minister with three decades of experience says, ‘Come, let’s settle it,’ will people see it or laugh at it?”

He also warned that Naidu’s controversial statements were unnecessarily irritating other leaders, reiterating that what matters was finding solutions to the state’s urgent issues and not playing political one-upmanship.

CM Chandrababu Asks To Focus on completing key constructions In Amaravati

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The 52nd CRDA Authority meeting, held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday, approved the formation of a Special Purpose Vehicle to implement key projects to be undertaken within the capital. Naidu directed to focus on completing key constructions in the capital region at the earliest.

The Special Purpose Vehicle will help in projects like Greenfield Airport, NTR Statue, Smart Industries, Iconic Bridge, Sports City, River Front, Ropeway, Inner Ring Road. However, the Chief Minister advised the officials to also bring the Bio Design Project under the SPV. The CM said that a Health City will also be set up in Amaravati on the lines of the Sports City.

CM Chandrababu said that a Bio Design Project should be set up within its scope. He said that experts and organizations from seven countries are ready to be partners in the Bio Design Project for public health services. Officials explained to the CM that the SPV will be fully responsible for the design and revenue generation of projects under the SPV till the completion of construction.

The work related to the creation of necessary infrastructure for the government building complex in Amaravati will begin soon. The CRDA Authority has approved the tender for this. The work related to the construction of roads and footpaths connecting the Amaravati Government Complex buildings will begin from now on. As part of this, the construction of 53.68 km of roads will be undertaken.

Officials explained to the Chief Minister that the rules have been made that not only the construction of roads,. the company that wins the tender will also be responsible for the maintenance of roads for seven years. The Authority has approved the issuance of a notification related to urban designs and architectural guidelines in the capital area.

Chandrababu suggested that precautions should be taken while approving the designs. Amaravati city as a whole should look attractive. The Chief Minister clarified that every structure should attract people. Officials said that activities have increased due to projects being undertaken within the CRDA.

CM Chandrababu says working To Make AP `Gateway of East Coast’

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has announced that he is working to make Andhra Pradesh the ‘Gateway of East Coast’ in the logistics sector in the future. He attended the East Coast Maritime Logistics Summit held at the Novotel Hotel in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday as the chief guest.  CM Chandrababu himself organized a round table conference on ‘Shipbuilding and Logistics’.

The second session was held under the auspices of the ‘Global Forum Sustainable Transformation (GFST)’ and about 200 industrial representatives attended. Speaking on the occasion, Chandrababu said that his government’s policy is to have a port for every 50 kilometers in the state.

He said that a connectivity master plan is being prepared for each port. He said that an integrated logistics system is being created by connecting ports, airports, roads and railways. Chandrababu said that the Buckingham Canal between Kakinada and Chennar will be renovated soon.

Stating that there are more than 1,500 kilometers of internal waterways in the state, he said that a port-based economy will be achieved in water transport. He said that there are currently six ports in the state and four more ports are being constructed rapidly.

CM Chadrababu said that there is a demand for the establishment of a logistics university in the state and he will personally talk to industrialist Adani for this. He said that currently 69 million tons of iron ore, 11 million tons of coal and 5.5 million tons of fertilizers are being transported through port cargo in the state.

Except Andhra Pradesh on the east coast, he said that no state has a port with a depth of 18 meters on its coast. He said that Telangana is planning to set up a dry port and that the idea is to transport cargo through Machilipatnam. The Chief Minister said that Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Amaravati areas will be converted to air cargo.

CM Chandrababu said that more international airports are coming up in the state along with Bhogapuram Airport. He said that a total of ten thousand acres of land will be used for the needs of ports in areas like Moolapet, Machilipatnam, Ramayapatnam and Kakinada SEZ. He said that currently 90 percent of bulk cargo is being handled and it will soon be converted to container cargo.

BJP state chief Rao says They will celebrate Sept 17 officially After Assembly Elections

Expressing confidence that BJP would come to power in the next assembly elections, state BJP President N Ramchander Rao  asserted that the party would officially celebrate September 17 as Telangana Vimochan  ((Liberation) Day.

He was addressing a meeting at Gundrampally in Nalgonda district organised to pay tribute to martyrs who fought against Razakars of Nizam  regime who brutally killed 26 villagers and tortured women in Gundrampally.

This village stands for courage and bravery because entire villagers had revolted against Nizam’s autocratic rule. Rao demanded CM Revanth Reddy to celebrate September 17 Telangana Vimochana Day officially if he has respect for the sacrifices of people who fought against atrocities of Nizam rule. He alleged that former CM KCR before coming to power had promised to celebrate the day officially. But later became distracted in a fear of losing muslim votes.

Rao accused  that both BRS and Congress are twins of AIMIM founded by Razakar Kasim Razvi and both parties have been afraid of MIM in celebrating September 17 as Liberation Day officially when neighbouring states Karnataka and Maharashtra have been celebrating the day officially. He alleged that both parties have been playing vote bank politics and deceiving people of Telangana.

Rao alleged that the Revanth Reddy government is now trying to provide 10 percent reservations to Muslims in local body elections which would be opposed by BJP. He appealed people to support BJP in coming local body elections to thwart any attempt of injustice by the Congress party.

Without taking the name of Kavitha, the state BJP President said that she has directly named two senior party leaders in the Kaleshwaram corruption case. There may be some differences in sharing, he said sarcastically. On the issue of vote chori of Rahul Gandhi, Rao said Congress party is blamed as vote chori wherever they are facing defeat in elections.

BJP Telangana Vimochana committee chairman and MLC  Anji Reddt, ex-MP Burra Narsaiah and other leaders also spoke on the occasion. Later, Ramchander Rao honoured the families of those who fought and sacrificed their lives in resistance to the tyrannical rule of the Nizam. A rally was organised from Gundlapalli to JSK garden venue of the meeting.

Pawan Kalyan’s Birthday Marked by Release of ‘OG’ Glimpses, Fans Excited

On the occasion of Power Star Pawan Kalyan’s birthday, the team of the highly anticipated film ‘OG’ released a powerful glimpse, generating immense excitement among fans. The video, which showcases Pawan Kalyan in a never-before-seen intense avatar, has quickly gone viral on social media, raising expectations for the film.

Directed by Sujeeth, ‘OG’ is a gangster-action drama featuring Priyanka Arul Mohan as the female lead and Emraan Hashmi in a prominent antagonist role. Veteran actors Arjun Das and Prakash Raj play key supporting roles. Produced under the DVV Entertainment banner by DVV Danayya, the film boasts a high production value and features music composed by Thaman.

The recently released glimpses highlight striking visuals and a powerful background score, giving audiences a glimpse of the film’s scale and intensity. The makers have confirmed that ‘OG’ will have a worldwide release on September 25, further intensifying anticipation among fans and cinema-goers.

FIR Registered Against Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Bikaner, Rajasthan: Renowned Bollywood director Sanjay Leela Bhansali has been booked following allegations of financial fraud and intimidation during the production of his upcoming film ‘Love and War’. The FIR was filed at Bichwal Police Station in Bikaner on Monday night by Prateek Raj Mathur, CEO of Radha Films and Hospitality from Jodhpur.

Mathur alleged that he was appointed as a line producer for the film and, despite handling crucial responsibilities such as government approvals and security arrangements, was later removed without receiving the agreed remuneration. He further claimed that Bhansali and his production managers, Utkarsh Bali and Arvind Gill, threatened him and used abusive language during an incident on August 17 at Hotel Narendra Bhavan, Bikaner, warning that his company would be denied future opportunities. The FIR cites charges of cheating and breach of trust.

Initially, local police had refused to register the complaint, prompting Mathur to approach the court. Acting on court orders, authorities registered the FIR and began an investigation. Officials confirmed that all claims are being examined and further action will be taken based on investigation findings.

‘Love and War’, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, was partially shot in Bikaner, including at Junagarh Fort. The film is scheduled for a December release. Bhansali previously faced significant opposition in Rajasthan during the filming of Padmavat.

Manchu Manoj Visits Ailing Actor Ramachandra, Wishes Him Speedy Recovery

Telugu actor Manchu Manoj paid a visit to veteran actor Ramachandra at his residence in Hyderabad, expressing concern over his health. Ramachandra, known for his work in the film *Venky*, has been struggling with complications from a stroke for some time, which has kept him away from the film industry.

Manoj, who learned about Ramachandra’s condition through the actor’s brother, greeted him warmly and inquired about his well-being. He also interacted with Ramachandra’s family, offering words of encouragement and support during this difficult period.

A video of the visit has gone viral on social media, with fans praising Manchu Manoj for his compassion. The actor expressed hope that Ramachandra would recover soon and return to acting, highlighting the camaraderie and support within the Telugu film industry.

Dulquer Salmaan Apologizes for Controversial Dialogue in ‘Kotha Loka’

Actor-producer Dulquer Salmaan has issued an apology following backlash over a dialogue in his latest production, ‘Loka Chapter 1: Chandra’, which was criticized for hurting the sentiments of Kannada audiences. The film, which recently released in Malayalam and was successful, premiered in Telugu as ‘Kotha Loka’.

The controversy arose after the villain in the film’s climax made allegedly inappropriate remarks about girls from Bengaluru. Additionally, the use of the term “daggar” (prostitute) in the dialogue fueled public outrage, prompting widespread criticism on social media, particularly from viewers in Karnataka.

In response, Salmaan’s production house, Wayfarer Films, released an official statement: “It has come to our attention that a dialogue in our film unintentionally hurt the sentiments of the people of Karnataka. We are concerned about this matter and had no intention of offending anyone. The controversial dialogue will be removed or modified at the earliest opportunity. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and request that our apology be accepted.”

The film, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen, and directed by Dominic Arun, was performing well at the box office when the controversy emerged. The production team has assured audiences that the necessary changes will be implemented promptly.