CinemaHere is a list of some of our favourite coming-of-age films made in Telugu in recent years — not just about children or adolescents, but also lost, aimless and confused adults.Screenshots from C/o Kancharapalem, Brochevarevarura and PareshanTelugu cinema has been in the spotlight lately, even more than before, with SS Rajamouli’s Rrr gaining international recognition. Even before the Baahubali films took the country by storm, Telugu action dramas got a new lease of life through their Hindi-dubbed versions on YouTube and TV channels. While these star vehicles and ‘mass entertainers’ gained more visibility, the Telugu film industry has also been producing many films on a smaller scale — slice-of-life films, crime comedies, comedy thrillers, and rom-coms that tell moving stories of ordinary people. Here is a list of some of our favourite coming-of-age films made in Telugu in recent years — not just about children or adolescents, but also lost,...
- 7/14/2023
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
From its inception in the early part of the genre's history, the fascination and love for the werewolf have persisted quite heavily, making it one of the biggest genre icons and most popular movie monsters concocted over the years. This has led to it being utilized as everything from a rampaging, mindless monster to a dark, philosophical soul capable of layers of metaphorical care underneath the lupine facade. Having attempted something similar with witches several years ago in “Stree,” director Amar Kaushik decides to utilize the legendary creature for a hard-hitting ecological message in his return to the genre with “Bhediya.”
“Bhediya” is screening at Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival
Sent to the Arunachal forest, land developer Bhaskar (Varun Dhawan) brings along his cousin Janardan (Abhishek Banerjee) with him while on assignment to secure building rights in the area for his company attempting to develop a massive development deal connecting...
“Bhediya” is screening at Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival
Sent to the Arunachal forest, land developer Bhaskar (Varun Dhawan) brings along his cousin Janardan (Abhishek Banerjee) with him while on assignment to secure building rights in the area for his company attempting to develop a massive development deal connecting...
- 7/6/2023
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
Prayagraj/Ayodhya, March 15 (Ians) Fatalities due to silent heart attack are being increasingly reported. In two separate cases in Uttar Pradesh, two seemingly healthy men have died due to sudden heart attack while working.
A 51-year-old yoga trainer died of a heart attack while teaching Surya Namaskar at Kabir ashram in Prayagraj.
The deceased, Om Prakash Tripathi, was an assistant resource person (Arp) in the state basic education department at Soraon.
“Tripathi suddenly collapsed and fell unconscious while teaching yoga. He was rushed to hospital where doctors pronounced him dead,” said Hari Om Pandey, the victim’s friend.
“He was absolutely healthy and has been teaching us yoga for the last many years.”
Sho Shivkuti, Manish Tripathi said: “According to the post-mortem report, the cause of his death was a heart attack.”
In the second such incident, the chief town planner (Ctp) of Ayodhya Development Authority (Ada), Gorky Kaushik, 45, suffered...
A 51-year-old yoga trainer died of a heart attack while teaching Surya Namaskar at Kabir ashram in Prayagraj.
The deceased, Om Prakash Tripathi, was an assistant resource person (Arp) in the state basic education department at Soraon.
“Tripathi suddenly collapsed and fell unconscious while teaching yoga. He was rushed to hospital where doctors pronounced him dead,” said Hari Om Pandey, the victim’s friend.
“He was absolutely healthy and has been teaching us yoga for the last many years.”
Sho Shivkuti, Manish Tripathi said: “According to the post-mortem report, the cause of his death was a heart attack.”
In the second such incident, the chief town planner (Ctp) of Ayodhya Development Authority (Ada), Gorky Kaushik, 45, suffered...
- 3/15/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Two years ago, Satish Kaushik returned to the director’s chair for the social drama ‘Kaagaz’ starring Pankaj Tripathi. As the film clocks two years in Hindi cinema, the actor-filmmaker said he is ready to bring ‘Kaagaz 2’.
‘Kaagaz 2’ will be starring Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumaar, Smriti Kalra and Neena Gupta alongside himself.
Talking about the film, Kaushik said: “I am really happy to be celebrating 2 years of the most heartfelt true story, showing the plight of a common man. Kaagaz, which I wanted to narrate for such a long time.”
“I would like to thank my dearest Salman Khan for supporting this film and to Pankaj Tripathi and Monal Gajjar for giving soul to the film as lead actors.”
The success of the film is such that it is now getting a sequel and an excited Kaushik talks about it as well.
He shared: “For all the love that people showered on Kaagaz,...
‘Kaagaz 2’ will be starring Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumaar, Smriti Kalra and Neena Gupta alongside himself.
Talking about the film, Kaushik said: “I am really happy to be celebrating 2 years of the most heartfelt true story, showing the plight of a common man. Kaagaz, which I wanted to narrate for such a long time.”
“I would like to thank my dearest Salman Khan for supporting this film and to Pankaj Tripathi and Monal Gajjar for giving soul to the film as lead actors.”
The success of the film is such that it is now getting a sequel and an excited Kaushik talks about it as well.
He shared: “For all the love that people showered on Kaagaz,...
- 1/7/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Hisar, Jan 4 (Ians) The record six-time Asian medalist Shiva Thapa and 2019 World Championships bronze winner Manish Kaushik produced power packed performances on the fifth day and will face each other in the semi-finals of the 6th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championships here on Wednesday.
Thapa (63.5kg) who is representing Assam hardly had to break a sweat in his quarters bout against Ashutosh Kumar of Punjab. The pugilist who also has the 2015 World Championships bronze to his name was at his attacking best and put up a sensational display of skill and strength to secure a 5:0 victory by unanimous decision against his opponent.
Kaushik (63.5kg) on the other hand, is representing Services Sports Control Board (Sscb) and was facing Rohit Ningehougan Singh of Manipur in his bout. Thapa, the 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medalist also portrayed his attacking dominance by blanking his opponent to win by unanimous decision.
Thapa and...
Thapa (63.5kg) who is representing Assam hardly had to break a sweat in his quarters bout against Ashutosh Kumar of Punjab. The pugilist who also has the 2015 World Championships bronze to his name was at his attacking best and put up a sensational display of skill and strength to secure a 5:0 victory by unanimous decision against his opponent.
Kaushik (63.5kg) on the other hand, is representing Services Sports Control Board (Sscb) and was facing Rohit Ningehougan Singh of Manipur in his bout. Thapa, the 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medalist also portrayed his attacking dominance by blanking his opponent to win by unanimous decision.
Thapa and...
- 1/4/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Mar.7: Lata Mangeshkar has been dubbed India's Most Admired Woman in a new poll.
In the survey, conducted by BharatMatrimony on 8179 men to mark International Women's Day, 35 percent of respondents voted for the 84-year-old singer as India's most iconic woman.
The veteran star was followed by retired Indian Police Service officer Kiran Bedi with 26 percent votes.
While Boxer Mary Kom and social activist Medha Patkar grabbed the 3th and 4th spot respectively, Madhuri Dixit bagged 7 percent votes.
Kaushik Tiwari, Head of Marketing at one of India's most trusted match making sites, said that.
In the survey, conducted by BharatMatrimony on 8179 men to mark International Women's Day, 35 percent of respondents voted for the 84-year-old singer as India's most iconic woman.
The veteran star was followed by retired Indian Police Service officer Kiran Bedi with 26 percent votes.
While Boxer Mary Kom and social activist Medha Patkar grabbed the 3th and 4th spot respectively, Madhuri Dixit bagged 7 percent votes.
Kaushik Tiwari, Head of Marketing at one of India's most trusted match making sites, said that.
- 3/7/2014
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Aug 17: Actress Vindhya Tiwari says she has reaped the benefits of her hard work by getting one good show after another. She also said she never cheats with her work, and that she is very particular about being punctual.
Seen in shows like "Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo", "Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak" and "Mrs. Kaushik Ki Panch Bahuein", Vindhya is currently seen in the show "Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal".
"I believe that the people who select me, have to have faith in me. I have got work from my last work. I have struggled a lot. After 'Agle Janam...', I got 'Maryada', which worked for me a lot. After that I got 'Mrs. Kaushik...'..
Seen in shows like "Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo", "Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak" and "Mrs. Kaushik Ki Panch Bahuein", Vindhya is currently seen in the show "Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal".
"I believe that the people who select me, have to have faith in me. I have got work from my last work. I have struggled a lot. After 'Agle Janam...', I got 'Maryada', which worked for me a lot. After that I got 'Mrs. Kaushik...'..
- 8/17/2013
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
Bengaluru International Film Festival has announced the line-up of its Chitra Bharathi – Indian Cinema Competition, Kannada Cinema competition section and the 100 Years of Indian Cinema section.
A total of eleven films in the Chitra Bharathi – Indian Cinema Competition will vie for the “Suchitra Samman” with a cash prize of Rs 4 lakhs, equally divided between the director and the producer of the film. While the eight Kannada films in the Kannada Cinema competition section will contend for Rs 2 lakh award, to be equally divided between the producer and the director of the winning film.
The festival will also celebrate the centenary year of Indian cinema with the screening of twelve selected films.
The 5th edition of the festival (20th to 27th December, 2012) had recently announced the line- up of other sections.
Competition Line up:
Chitra Bharathi – Indian Cinema Competition
Chayiliam
Dir:Manoj Kana / Malayalam
Lessons in Forgetting
Dir: Unni Vijayan / Tamil
Sarasammana...
A total of eleven films in the Chitra Bharathi – Indian Cinema Competition will vie for the “Suchitra Samman” with a cash prize of Rs 4 lakhs, equally divided between the director and the producer of the film. While the eight Kannada films in the Kannada Cinema competition section will contend for Rs 2 lakh award, to be equally divided between the producer and the director of the winning film.
The festival will also celebrate the centenary year of Indian cinema with the screening of twelve selected films.
The 5th edition of the festival (20th to 27th December, 2012) had recently announced the line- up of other sections.
Competition Line up:
Chitra Bharathi – Indian Cinema Competition
Chayiliam
Dir:Manoj Kana / Malayalam
Lessons in Forgetting
Dir: Unni Vijayan / Tamil
Sarasammana...
- 12/14/2012
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
New Delhi, Dec 11: Television actress Vindhya Tiwari says stepping into the shoes of Ragini Nandwani, who played the protagonist in "Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein", was a huge challenge.
"I was a little skeptical about replacing Ragini as Lovely. There was a lot of pressure and expectations were also high. But I took it as a challenge and by god's grace, I have been accepted well by the audience," Vindhya told Ians.
"Getting into the character was not difficult as I am a lot like her in real life. I just had to work a little on my body language," she added.
The actress had her first brush with small screen in "Ghar.
"I was a little skeptical about replacing Ragini as Lovely. There was a lot of pressure and expectations were also high. But I took it as a challenge and by god's grace, I have been accepted well by the audience," Vindhya told Ians.
"Getting into the character was not difficult as I am a lot like her in real life. I just had to work a little on my body language," she added.
The actress had her first brush with small screen in "Ghar.
- 12/11/2012
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Starring: Naseerudin Shah, Ravi Baswani, Bhakti Bharve, Pankaj Kapoor, Satish Shah
Directed by Kundan Shah
It was the year before Mrs India Gandhi was assassinated. The nation was not in the best of moods. There were raised voices and frayed tempers prevalent across the nation as corruption and intolerance reached an all-time high. Given the milieu Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron(Jbdy) chose to laugh away the bruise…There is a sharp zaniness about Jbdy which serves as a scathing antidote to the growing sense of collective dismay that the nation faced as extremism and inflation hit the nation hurling it towards damnation.
Many regard Jbdy as the funniest Hindi film ever made. I am not too sure. I sense of deep somberness behind the giggles and guffaws. The plot about two out-of-work photographers named, hold your legal notices, Vinod Chopra(Naseruddin Shah) and Sudhir Mishra(Ravi Baswani) has episodes of...
Directed by Kundan Shah
It was the year before Mrs India Gandhi was assassinated. The nation was not in the best of moods. There were raised voices and frayed tempers prevalent across the nation as corruption and intolerance reached an all-time high. Given the milieu Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron(Jbdy) chose to laugh away the bruise…There is a sharp zaniness about Jbdy which serves as a scathing antidote to the growing sense of collective dismay that the nation faced as extremism and inflation hit the nation hurling it towards damnation.
Many regard Jbdy as the funniest Hindi film ever made. I am not too sure. I sense of deep somberness behind the giggles and guffaws. The plot about two out-of-work photographers named, hold your legal notices, Vinod Chopra(Naseruddin Shah) and Sudhir Mishra(Ravi Baswani) has episodes of...
- 11/3/2012
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, Nov 27: A procession of TV stars led by an elephant, an aerial act and some colourful, energetic performances left the audience in awe at the Zee Rishtey Awards here.
The Andheri Sports Complex Saturday night was full of TV buffs, who came dressed in best of their fineries to watch their favourite small screen stars live.
Hiten Tejwani, Ankita Lokhande, Rubina Dilaik, Jai Bhanushali, Mahii Vij, Alok Nath, Aruna Irani, Ketaki Dave and Vibha Chhibber, among other actors from the channel's popular shows 'Pavitra Rishta', 'Choti Bahu', 'Yahaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli', 'Ram Milayee Jodi', 'Mrs.Kaushik Ki Paanch.
The Andheri Sports Complex Saturday night was full of TV buffs, who came dressed in best of their fineries to watch their favourite small screen stars live.
Hiten Tejwani, Ankita Lokhande, Rubina Dilaik, Jai Bhanushali, Mahii Vij, Alok Nath, Aruna Irani, Ketaki Dave and Vibha Chhibber, among other actors from the channel's popular shows 'Pavitra Rishta', 'Choti Bahu', 'Yahaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli', 'Ram Milayee Jodi', 'Mrs.Kaushik Ki Paanch.
- 11/27/2011
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
Sonu Sood's grimacing villainy in Dabangg has got him the kind of recognition no amount of goody goody roles ever did. Just when Sood was all set to unleash an avalanche of evil on screen by signing on plum villain's roles in 5 of the biggest films of 2010-11 as the chief badman, Salman put a brake on Sood's diabolic plans. No more villains' parts until the sequel of Dabangg. That's the brief given to Sood by his Dabangg hero. Confounded by the embargo Sonu Sood has done the next best thing. He has crossed over to Chulbul Pandey's territory and is playing a cop in the two films that he has signed in 2011. Intense preparations are on to get the nuances right. Sood recently spent a fortnight with a top cop in Punjab to understand the mind, body language and spoken language of a cop. Says Sood, "It's true...
- 2/4/2011
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Sonu Sood's grimacing villainy in Dabangg has got him the kind of recognition no amount of goody goody roles ever did. Just when Sood was all set to unleash an avalanche of evil on screen by signing on plum villain's roles in 5 of the biggest films of 2010-11 as the chief badman, Salman put a brake on Sood's diabolic plans. No more villains' parts until the sequel of Dabangg. That's the brief given to Sood by his Dabangg hero. Confounded by the embargo Sonu Sood has done the next best thing. He has crossed over to Chulbul Pandey's territory and is playing a cop in the two films that he has signed in 2011. Intense preparations are on to get the nuances right. Sood recently spent a fortnight with a top cop in Punjab to understand the mind, body language and spoken language of a cop. Says Sood, "It's true...
- 2/4/2011
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
On Saturday Amar Kaushik who’s an assistant director to Onir got the shock of his life on a local train where he was discussing Anurag Kashyap’s Dev D loudly and lavishly with his friends.
A group of passengers’ close- by heard Dev D being mentioned and roughed up Kaushik very badly.
Says the director Onir: “They mistook him for Anurag because Amar looks like Anurag. And they said to him, ‘You’ve been talking rubbish about Raj Thackeray’. It is scary. If they can behave this way with Anurag’s look-alike what would they do with the real person. What has happened to the.
A group of passengers’ close- by heard Dev D being mentioned and roughed up Kaushik very badly.
Says the director Onir: “They mistook him for Anurag because Amar looks like Anurag. And they said to him, ‘You’ve been talking rubbish about Raj Thackeray’. It is scary. If they can behave this way with Anurag’s look-alike what would they do with the real person. What has happened to the.
- 11/24/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
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