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Time of India
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Kissak' kisses: When Sreeleela danced with a little girl fan in her vanity
has become one of the most sought-after stars, as a powerhouse of energy and charm who has become the nation's favourite sensation. First, she took over the fans with 'Kurchi Madathapetti' and later with her electrifying performance in 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' chartbuster song 'Kissik'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Throwback to the time when the 'Junior' actress shared a heartwarming moment with a young fan. The vanity van dance that went viral Back in December 2024, Sreeleela posted a delightful video of herself dancing to 'Kissik' alongside a little girl inside her vanity van. The video captured the raw, playful side of the actress, who seemed to be enjoying the moment as much as her little guest. Her infectious energy and genuine warmth made the clip an instant hit on social media. Sharing the video, Sreeleela penned a sweet caption, "KISSIK kisses for the cutie kiddy. Vanity visitor" The song is a Telugu-language track composed by Devi Sri Prasad, with lyrics penned by Chandrabose and vocals by Sublahshini. It features Allu Arjun and Sreeleela in catchy music like its predecessor in 'Oo Antava' in 'Pushpa: Part 1'. Her work front Speaking of her upcoming work, she was seen in 'Junior' alongside Kireeti Reddy, who makes his film debut, directed by Radhakrishna Reddy and co-starring Genelia D'Souza. It collected over Rs 1.40 crore as per trade analyst Sacnilk. She also features in 'Mass Jathara' alongside Ravi Teja, with the release scheduled for August 27, 2025. Another Telugu film, 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh', directed by Harish Shankar, is part of her roster. Awaited Bollywood debut She is also set to make her Bollywood debut with Kartik Aaryan and director Anurag Basu. However, the film will need to wait a bit longer, as this project has been delayed to early 2026 due to incomplete shooting and scheduling conflicts.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'SSMB29' update: Mahesh Babu to perform majority of his own stunts in the SS Rajamouli directorial
Picture Credit: Instagram Superstar Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli are working on the upcoming globe-trotting action adventure, tentatively named 'SSMB29'. Known for Rajamouli incorporating grand visuals and authenticity to his shoots, the latest reports suggest that the lead actor would be going the extra mile for this high-octane entertainer. According to a recent report by Telugu Cinema, after Prabhas in 'Baahubali' and Ram Charan in 'RRR', the 'Guntur Kaaram' actor will also forego a body double for some of the film's most dangerous action scenes, reportedly to be able to have more reality and impact in the scenes. The decision to minimise stunt doubles is said to be part of SS Rajamouli's larger vision for the film, keeping Mahesh at the heart of the adrenaline-filled moments. However, these reports are yet to be confirmed by the filmmakers or Mahesh himself. Film to feature a Mahesh Babu solo dance number 'SSMB29' will also feature Mahesh Babu's dancing skills. According to a report by Deccan Chronicle, Mahesh Babu will be performing an upbeat solo dance number similar to his popular song 'Kurchi Madathapetti.' To shoot this, a huge set in the form of a busy marketplace has been set up on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The film is shaping up as a grand-scale jungle adventure thriller with mythological elements inspired by Lord Hanuman and Hollywood's Indiana Jones. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These things are considered normal in Iceland - View listing Novelodge Undo Mahesh Babu's speculated look Mahesh Babu's new look for 'SSMB29' features long curly hair and a heavy beard. He has gone through an intense transformation, keeping the bulky body of the character. The film also stars Bollywood's Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles, upping the pan-Indian appeal of the project. Production had recently moved to shoot a major schedule in Odisha after completing work in Hyderabad. However, the next scheduled filming in Kenya has reportedly been put on hold due to ongoing civil unrest and protests in the region, which have caused safety concerns, as per a Mid-day report. Consequently, director Rajamouli is exploring alternative locations in Tanzania and South Africa.
Pink Villa
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
SSMB29: After Priyanka Chopra's Chhau, Mahesh Babu to do a solo dance number in SS Rajamouli-led magnum opus?
The excitement surrounding SSMB29 is palpable as nearly everyone awaits the result of SS Rajamouli's collaboration with some of India's biggest stars. The globe-trotting adventure is expected to hit screens sometime next year, and the newest update about the project is all about massy dance numbers. Mahesh Babu gets a solo dance track for SSMB29 As per a Deccan Chronicle report, Mahesh Babu has powered up to shoot a racy and solo dance number in SSMB29. Following his suave moves, like in the popular track Kurchi Madathapetti, the actor will once more shine on the silver screen with a foot-tapping song. A source close to the development mentioned that a huge set has been constructed for the song shoot in the outskirts of Hyderabad, which will include a replica of the city market and other iconic locations. The source further stated, 'Mahesh Babu will be featured in a racy solo dance number, accompanied by a troupe of dancers. It's touted to be a mass number.' For the unversed, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has trained herself in Chhau and will be performing this folk dance in the movie. Will Mahesh Babu's character in SSMB29 be similar to Indiana Jones? That's not all. The report further states that Mahesh Babu's character and his look for the movie are said to be inspired by the likes of Indiana Jones. The source mentioned, 'Mahesh Babu usually maintains a uniform look in most of his films and has grown his hair longer for SSMB 29. The film is tipped to be a globe-trotting adventure on the lines of Indiana Jones.' R Madhavan to play Mahesh Babu's father in SSMB29? Besides Mahesh in the lead, the film also stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Moreover, R. Madhavan is also reportedly a part of the film and is likely to play the role of the Guntur Kaaram actor's on-screen father. While there are not many details or information available about the film yet, it would be interesting to see if Maddy actually takes on this role and how he performs it.
Pink Villa
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Did Bhagyashri Borse replace Sreeleela in Akhil Akkineni's upcoming film Lenin?
Akhil Akkineni is eyeing a promising return with his upcoming film Lenin. The movie would be his sixth film venture, and his immediate next project after his last movie, Agent, which was a box office failure. It was on April 8 this year when the project was announced and Sreeleela was revealed to be the leading lady opposite Akhil. Has Bhagyashri Borse replaced Sreeleela in Lenin? According to a Gulte report, Sreeleela has walked out of Lenin due to undisclosed reasons. She had already shot 8 days' worth of schedule for the movie before she stepped away. And now the latest buzz is that Kingdom actress Bhagyashri Borse has been locked on as the new heroine who would romance Akkineni. Evidently so, this would be the first time that Akhil and Bhagyashri would join forces on-screen as the lead pair. Nonetheless, an official confirmation on the same is still awaited from the makers. Sreeleela's work front at the moment Well, Sreeleela skyrocketed to indomitable fame after she appeared in the hit dance track Kissik in Pushpa 2, opposite Allu Arjun. In fact, even before this, the actress had gained popularity for another of her energetic dance tracks, Kurchi Madathapetti from Guntur Kaaram, opposite Mahesh Babu. Fast forward, the starlet has completed shooting for her untitled Hindi debut film opposite Kartik Aaryan, directed by Anurag Basu. Besides this, she has Sivakarthikeyan starrer Parasakthi and Pawan Kalyan's Ustaad Bhagat Singh in the pipeline next. Bhagyashri Borse will be romancing Vijay Deverakonda in her next On the other hand, Bhagyashri Borse has also been reigning in the headlines for all the right reasons. The actress is in the news for her upcoming project, Kingdom, where she will be the female lead opposite Vijay Deverakonda. The glimpses from the movie have already given audiences a fair idea about the sizzling chemistry both the actors will be pulling off on-screen in the Gowtam Tinnanuri directorial. Akhil Akkineni's personal life Coming back to the Akkineni hero, Akhil was in the news lately after he tied the knot with Zainab Ravdjee in Hyderabad. Theirs was an intimate celebration attended by only close friends and family members.
News18
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Nandamuri Balakrishna Forces Allu Arjun To Dance At Telangana Gaddar Film Awards
Last Updated: Allu Arjun won Best Actor for Pushpa 2 at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards held at HITEX, Hyderabad on June 14, 2025. The energy was sky-high at HITEX, Hyderabad, on Saturday, June 14, as the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards lit up the evening with stars, selfies, and surprises. While the winners were announced weeks ago, the actual ceremony took place last evening. Allu Arjun, who bagged the Best Actor award for his fiery role in Pushpa 2, made a dashing appearance at the event. But before he could soak in the applause, he got a surprise of his own, courtesy of Nandamuri Balakrishna. A video doing the rounds on social media shows Balayya playfully egging Bunny (as fans lovingly call Allu Arjun) to dance to Mahesh Babu's peppy chartbuster Kurchi Madathapetti. The song was playing at the venue, and Balakrishna wasn't letting this golden moment slide. Allu Arjun was all laughs and tried to dodge the dare. This made the crowd cheer for them. Also spotted at the starry evening were Vijay Deverakonda, and several other Tollywood biggies. A photo featuring Deverakonda, Nandamuri Balakrishna, and Allu Arjun seated together has taken social media by storm. Take a look: Two weeks ago, when the winners of the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards were announced, Allu Arjun took to social media to share his gratitude. He wrote, 'I am truly honoured to receive the first Best Actor award for #Pushpa2 at the #GaddarTelanganaFilmAwards 2024. Heartfelt thanks to the Government of Telangana for this prestigious honour . All credit goes to my director Sukumar garu, my producers, and the entire Pushpa team. I dedicate this award to all my fans , your unwavering support continues to inspire me (sic)." Allu Arjun stepped into the film industry with his debut in Gangotri (2003). He gained widespread recognition with Sukumar's cult hit Arya (2004), which also earned him a Nandi Special Jury Award. His action-packed roles in Bunny (2005) and Desamuduru (2007) gained him much popularity. In 2008, he showcased his romantic side in Parugu, a performance that won him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. Allu Arjun continued his winning streak with a series of box office hits with Arya 2 (2009) and received critical acclaim for his performance in Vedam (2010). His flair for action and comedy shone in Julayi (2012) and Race Gurram (2014), followed by notable successes like S/O Satyamurthy (2015), Sarrainodu (2016), and DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017). He delivered one of his biggest hits with Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo in 2020. Allu Arjun is now gearing up for a massive project — his upcoming film with director Atlee, co-starring Deepika Padukone. Currently in pre-production, this film too is expected to be a high-budget, multilingual release, with a reported release window sometime in 2027. First Published:
