Latest news with #JathiRatnalu
New Indian Express
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
'Keeda Cola' actor Jeevan Naidu: The man who laughs and makes you laugh louder
Known for his standout roles in 'Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi', 'Keeda Cola', and 'Jathi Ratnalu', Telugu actor Jeevan Naidu opens up in a candid conversation with TNIE's Shreya Veronica on his journey from running a restaurant to making it big in Tollywood.
Hans India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Mithra Mandali' set for blockbuster run
At the grand teaser launch of the much-awaited buddy comedy 'Mithra Mandali', the energy was electric as industry heavyweights and rising stars gathered to celebrate the film's first official glimpse. The film, presented by Bunny Vas under his new banner BV Works, is directed by debutant Vijayendar S and produced by Sapta Aswa Media Works, Vyra Entertainments, and Passionate Producers. Producer Allu Aravind, who launched the teaser, was all praise for the team. 'My friends Bunny Vas, Bhanu Pratapa, and Kalyan Manthina have made a fun entertainer with 'Mithra Mandali'. I'm here to support them and extend my best wishes. Being around all these youngsters makes me feel young again!' he said, adding with a laugh, 'When Bunny Vas showed me 4–5 pictures to choose the heroine, I picked the first one—Niharika. I even follow her on Instagram with a fake account.' The teaser introduces the wild, quirky world of 'Mithra Mandali' with a cricket-style commentary and vibrant visuals that signal non-stop fun. It stars Priyadarshi, Niharika NM, Rag Mayur, Vishnu Oi, Vennela Kishore, and others in an energetic ensemble. Producer Bunny Vas drew inspiration from 'Jathi Ratnalu' to create this film. 'This is a buddy comedy featuring fresh, young talent. 'Mithra Mandali' has a wonderful cast, and we all know the sensation that is Niharika NM,' he shared. 'We're growing in this industry because of our Godfather, Allu Aravind garu.' Co-producer Bhanu Pratapa expressed his gratitude, saying, 'This is a very special moment for us. Allu Aravind garu's presence has filled us with energy.' Actor Priyadarshi shared his excitement: ''Mithra Mandali' is a very fun film—you can imagine how good it is when it's backed by four banners!' Niharika NM, making her debut, said, 'Director Vijay chose me for a very special reason. I feel lucky to work with such a talented cast. Their comic timing is incredible!' Director Vijayendar recounted the journey: 'Benchmark Kiran anna introduced me to Bunny Vas garu, then to Allu Aravind garu—and that's how this project began.' Producer SKN said, 'After watching the teaser, I got vibes of 'Jathi Ratnalu', 'MAD', 'AAY', and '#Single'. Wishing blockbuster success to the entire team.' With music by RR Dhruvan and cinematography by Siddharth SJ, 'Mithra Mandali' promises to be a riot of color, comedy, and friendship when it hits screens soon.
New Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Jeevan Naidu: Peace of mind is success
He made us laugh with his comic timing, and surprised us with his intensity in serious roles. Jeevan Naidu, the actor known for his standout performances in films like Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi, Keedaa Cola, Jathi Ratnalu, and many more has effortlessly balanced humour and gravity on-screen. CE had the pleasure of catching up with him for an exclusive one-on-one interaction at his home after a delicious afternoon meal. How did your journey into films begin? I used to run a restaurant named Charcoal Barbeque. Many people from the film industry would visit, including Sai Dharam Tej and Viva Harsha. Harsha and I became close, and one day he suggested we make a short film together. That's how Drunk and Drive happened. We kept making more short films from there. The turning point came when one of my 10th-grade friends, Bharath who was also a classmate of Tharun Bhascker during engineering knew about my interest in films. He introduced me to Tharun. That's how my journey into cinema really began. Were you always interested in films? Absolutely. I've always wanted to be a part of this industry. But I was also practical, I knew I needed financial stability before diving in. Without a proper plan, I could have ended up on the streets. So I focused on building a career first and then slowly transitioned into films. How was your experience working with Tharun Bhascker and Brahmanandam? Working with Brahmanandam garu, someone we've all admired since childhood, was a dream come true. With Tharun, it's something else altogether, he's my mentor. He supports everyone he works with and keeps in touch with them. His entire team is shining now because he builds people up, not just casts them.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Subham OTT Release: Where to watch Samantha Ruth Prabhu's maiden production film after its theatrical run
Subham OTT Release: South superstar Samantha Ruth Prabhu is now calling the shots. The actress has officially turned producer with her brand-new production house, Tralala Moving Pictures, and her first film, Subham, is already making serious noise. What's more? She's not just producing it but also playing a key role in it. For those wondering where to watch it online, Zee5 has bought the rights to Shubham (both OTT and TV). What's Subham all about? If you haven't watched the trailer yet, what are you even doing with your life? Subham is a quirky, madcap family comedy thriller. It follows the story of three married men whose peaceful lives are turned upside down when their wives become completely obsessed with a supernatural daily soap on TV. But here's the crazy part - the wives start acting possessed, like something straight out of a horror serial! With no clue what to do, the confused husbands finally turn to one person who can fix this: Mathaji, played by Samantha herself, in a never-seen-before avatar. The trailer has gone viral with over 3.6 million views and thousands of comments praising its unique concept and laugh-out-loud moments. Many are calling it 'the next Jathi Ratnalu with a twist.' It's sitting comfortably among YouTube's top trending videos. Meet the team behind Subham While Samantha leads the charge, Subham also stars some fresh and funny talents including Harshith Reddy, Gavireddy Srinivas, Charan Peri, Shriya Kontham, Shravani Lakshmi, Shalini Kondepudi and Vamsidhar Goud. The film is directed by Cinema Bandi fame Praveen Kandregula, written by Vasanth Mariganti, and the music is by Shor Police. If you think this is all Samantha is up to, think again! She's also juggling a pickleball team, a dark fantasy web series titled Rakht Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom (produced by Raj & DK). She is also in talks for Allu Arjun's AA22 x A6 and maybe more surprises up her sleeve from Tralala Productions.
