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Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Why is Vijay Deverakonda being targeted?' Producer Naga Vamsi says actor is ‘most misunderstood'
Naga Vamsi on Vijay Deverakonda While speaking about the hurdles Kingdom has to cross, given that director Gowtam Tinnanuri hasn't had a release in Telugu in 6 years after the 2019 Nani-starrer Jersey, Vamsi got candid about the polarising views Vijay seems to invite with every public statement he makes. 'I don't even know why Vijay is being targeted. He's already down because his films aren't working. He said something during the Retro pre-release that became a controversy, and he said something in an interview after that, which was twisted, too,' said Vamsi. The producer is referring to how Vijay compared adivasis to terrorists at the pre-release event of Suriya-starrer Retro in Hyderabad and said, 'They (terrorists) behave like tribals did 500 years ago, fighting without common sense.' He was booked under the SC/ST Act over his remarks. The producer went on to call Vijay the most misunderstood person, stating, 'I agree he used to say something or the other when he was younger. He's the most misunderstood person. You meet him off camera, you'll wonder if it's the same person embroiled in controversy. People don't even have sympathy for him. What's the reason to criticise him so much?' About Kingdom Kingdom is a spy action drama written and directed by Gowtam. It is produced by Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas. Satyadev and Bhagyashri Borse also star in the film, which will have a sequel. Kingdom, with music by Anirudh Ravichander, is slated for release on 31 July.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Vizag police crack high-value jewellery theft, recover entire loot of Rs 1.3 cr
1 2 Visakhapatnam: Vizag city police have resolved a major gold and diamond theft case, involving jewellery valued at over Rs 1.29 crore, with the arrest of the accused. The individual taken into custody has been identified as 49-year-old Mudapaka Jejee, a resident of Amalapuram in East Godavari district and a marketing executive with Krish Diamonds Showroom located at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. Police have successfully recovered the entire stolen property from Jejee. Vizag city police chief Shanka Brata Bagchi stated that a complaint was lodged by Bongu Vamsi, a sales executive at Krish Diamonds Showroom, regarding missing jewellery in Vizag city. Following the complaint, Dwaraka police registered a case, conducted an investigation, and solved the incident. Both Vamsi and Jejee, colleagues at Krish Diamonds in Hyderabad, had travelled to Vizag city carrying 906 grams of gold and diamond jewellery from the showroom on July 3. They stayed at Sai Srinivas Residency in Vizag. As part of the showroom's marketing strategy, the duo visited jewellery shops across the city to showcase their collections and attract business orders, returning each day to their lodging with the jewellery. On the morning of July 4, Jejee informed Vamsi that he was going out for a walk. While Vamsi was asleep, Jejee absconded from the premises with the jewellery. In response to Vamsi's complaint, police scrutinised CCTV footage and identified Jejee as the perpetrator. A special police team was formed, leading to the arrest of the accused and recovery of the stolen valuables. Investigations revealed that Jejee committed the theft in an attempt to overcome financial distress.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Naga Vamsi says Brad Pitt's 'F1' reminded him of 'Jersey'; finds similarities between Hollywood blockbuster and Nani's sports drama
Picture Credit: X Producer Naga Vamsi, who has backed critically acclaimed Telugu films like 'Jersey', shared his observation about Brad Pitt 's latest sports drama 'F1'., The filmmaker recently shared that the Hollywood blockbuster reminded him of the 2019 Nani-starrer, especially towards the film's climax. I n an interview with Gulte, Vamsi said that while he thoroughly enjoyed F1, he also mentioned that the emotional aspect of the film made him feel like 'Jersey'. He said, "I know this will turn into a controversy, and the audience might troll me. I liked 'F1' movie a lot. But towards the end of the film, it reminded me of Jersey. Will he go to the race or not? The medical condition. Everything reminded me of it towards the end. " 'F1' has a Telugu film soul, says Vamsi He further shared that 'F1', despite being a Hollywood production, carried the soul of a Telugu sports drama. "I don't think an English film would copy from us, but 'F1' is a lot like a Telugu film, be it the moments or the highs," he remarked. From Vamsi's perspective, there is no potential for an emotional hook in a sports movie unless it's the story of an underdog. In this case, both 'Jersey' and 'F1' are about personal stories through sport and sacrifice. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Upto 15% Discount for Salaried Individuals ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo Vamsi added, "They took a different backdrop and presented the story technically well, which is why everyone liked the film. I'm not saying they copied from our film, but that's just how I felt." Comparing Arjun and Sonny Hayes In 'Jersey,' Nani plays Arjun, a failed cricketer who returns to the sport in his late 30s to prove himself to his young son. 'F1,' directed by Joseph Kosinski, stars Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a retired Formula 1 driver who returns to the racing grid to help out a friend and support a young rookie. 'Jersey' won two National Awards for Best Feature Film - Telugu and Best Editing, and is widely regarded as one of Telugu cinema's finest sports dramas.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jr NTR has a full-length role in War 2, confirms Naga Vamsi: 'Tarak anna enters after 15 minutes, dances with Hrithik Roshan and stays till the end'
Ever since Jr NTR was announced as part of YRF 's expanding spy universe through the highly anticipated action film War 2, fan speculation has been non-stop. Questions around his screen time and the significance of his role began trending shortly after the teaser dropped, with many fans fearing that his appearance might be limited to a glorified cameo. Now, producer Naga Vamsi has set the record straight. In an interview with Gulte Pro, Vamsi quashed rumours of Jr NTR 's limited presence in the film. 'NTR being there for 30-40 minutes is not true,' he clarified. 'Both of them will be there throughout the film. After the first 15 minutes, Tarak anna will enter, and both of them will dance to a song. It is a commercially packed film.' Rs 80 crore bet on 'War 2' Vamsi's Sitara Entertainments has reportedly acquired the Telugu distribution rights for War 2 for a whopping Rs 80 crore. Speaking about the high-stakes deal, he said, 'I bought it because all these commercial elements will be there. How everything will come together, even I will watch it with the audience in the morning show. Based on my faith in NTR's judgement, I bought the film.' Known for his close association with Jr NTR, Vamsi is also producing the actor's upcoming mythological project with Trivikram Srinivas, believed to be based on Lord Karthikeya. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giá vàng đang tăng mạnh trong năm 2025 — Các nhà giao dịch thông minh đã tham gia IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR to Avoid Joint Promotions for War 2 'War 2' wraps shoot, targets Independence Day 2025 release Meanwhile, the shooting of War 2 has officially wrapped. The film, directed by Ayan Mukerji, stars Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR in lead roles, with Kiara Advani also playing a significant part. Shot across five countries, the action-packed sequel promises six large-scale set pieces and will hit theatres on August 14, 2025, a day ahead of India's Independence Day, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Naga Vamsi asks why Vijay Deverakonda is being targeted for everything he says: ‘He's already down because his films aren't working'
Fans eagerly await the release of Vijay Deverakonda 's 'Kingdom' after the actor faced a series of setbacks with his films over the past few years. His last release, Family Star, received negative reviews on social media, and the actor's team claimed that a targeted negativity campaign affected the film's success. Producer Naga Vamsi has now stepped forward in defence of Deverakonda amid the growing criticism surrounding him. Naga Vamsi defends Vijay Deverakonda amid backlash over controversial remarks In a conversation with Gulte, Vamsi expressed concern over what he believes is a deliberate attempt to target Vijay Deverakonda. The producer remarked that the public perception of Vijay starkly contrasts with the person he knows personally. 'I don't even know why Vijay is being targeted. He's already down because his films aren't working,' Vamsi said. Rashmika Mandanna Cheers for Vijay Deverakonda as he Drops 'Kingdom' Teaser The controversy Vamsi refers to centres around comments made by Vijay during the pre-release event of Suriya's recent film Retro. The actor's remarks comparing Adivasis to terrorists resulted in legal trouble under the SC/ST Act. Vamsi says public perception of Vijay is far from reality Vamsi did not shy away from acknowledging that Vijay has been outspoken in the past but insisted that this has led to unfair judgement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo 'I agree he used to say something or the other when he was younger. He's the most misunderstood person. You meet him off camera, you'll wonder if it's the same person embroiled in controversy,' he shared. He further expressed disappointment over the lack of empathy shown towards the Arjun Reddy actor and questioned why there is always a need to criticise him for everything. Vijay Deverakonda's upcoming movies On the work front, Deverakonda is gearing up for the release of Kingdom, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri . The action-packed spy drama stars Satyadev and Bhagyashri Borse in key roles. Music for the film is composed by Anirudh Ravichander , and it is set to hit screens on July 31.
