Now that the theatres have opened with 50% occupancy, Tollywood is gradually coming back to business. Let us hop into the latest happenings that have occurred over the week.
First Telugu movie to hit theatres post lockdown
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Ram Gopal Varma’s CoronaVirus will be the first Telugu movie to release in theatres post the lockdown. The makers have announced December 11th as the release date and co-incidentally the movie is also based on the ongoing CoronaVirus. Produced by Ram Gopal Varma, the movie is directed by Agasthya Manju and features Srikanth Iyengar, Vamsee Chaganti, Dora Sai Teja, Sonia Akula and Dakkshi Guttikonda in prominent roles.
Zombie Reddy First Bite
The teaser of Prasanth Varma’s directorial Zombie Reddy is out and promises to be a unique entertainer. Featuring Teja Sajja, Anandhi and Daksha Nagarkar, Zombie Reddy happens to be the first zombie film ever made in Telugu cinema. The teaser is unveiled by Samantha Akkineni and gives us a clear-cut picture of what is expected out of this movie. Prasanth Varma, who has earlier directed a couple of path breaking movies such as Awe and Kalki assures to come up with something different again. Zombie Reddy is expected to release in January 2021.
Krack team wraps Goa schedule
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The unit of Ravi Teja’s upcoming movie Krack has recently completed the final schedule in Goa. A song choreographed by Raju Sundaram was picturised in this schedule and with this, it’s a wrap for the shoot of Krack. Touted to be a kickass thriller, Raviteja will be seen in the role of a cop and the movie is gearing up for Sankranthi 2021 release. Krack is directed by Gopichand Malineni and also features Shruthi Hasan, Varalakshmi Sarathkumar and Samuthirakani in prominent roles.
Andhadhun’s Telugu starring Nithiin remake begins shoot
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As we all know that Nithiin has acquired the remake rights of the blockbuster Hindi movie Andhadhun, the movie is finally going to sets today. This remake is directed by Venkatadri Express and Express Raja fame Merlapeka Gandhi and is bankrolled by Nithiin’s home banner Shresht Movies. Milky beauty Tamannah will reprise the role of Tabu while Nabha Natesh is the lead heroine in this yet-to-be-titled movie.
RRR new schedule underway
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A very short schedule in and around the beautiful locales of Mahabaleshwar is underway at a brisk pace with both Tarak and Ram Charan. The team of RRR has recently completed a major 50-day action schedule at night shoot. It was reported that Alia Bhatt has also recently joined the shoot. With tight back to back schedules, there is no stopping team RRR and one can very soon expect the new release date from the team.
Sai Dharam Tej sets an example to celebrate cinema
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The major industry that had to suffer a lot due to the lockdown was the theatrical business. With no business for almost 8 months, they have been the most sufferers of the pandemic. Now that they got a breather with the government allowing theatres to re-open with 50% occupancy, mega hero Sa Dharam Tej has set an example in coming forward and explaining what it feels like getting back to Cinema halls. He has released a short video with this message – It feels good to be back at the theatre after a long long time. Watching a movie on the big screen is the ultimate form of entertainment for me. I know many of you feel the same. Let’s celebrate the cinema again in it’s finest form from today. #CelebratingCinema.
