EntertainmentDarshana Rajendran’s Telugu debut will be directed by ‘Cinema Bandi’ director Praveen Kandregula, who said the script for his new film was hard to crack and took two years to finalise. Malayalam actor Darshana Rajendran will soon make her debut in Telugu cinema with director Praveen Kandregula’s next film. The title of the film is yet to be announced. Along with Darshana, the film will also star Anupama Parameswaran and Sangeetha. Announcing his next film, Praveen wrote on Instagram, “Script is locked after 2 years. It's really hard to crack a script like this. I promise to deliver a very honest film after #cinemabandi, this time in theatres.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Praveen Kandregula (@praveen_kandregula) Praveen made his directorial debut with the 2021 film Cinema Bandi which was released directly on Netflix. Darshana was last seen in the Malayalam film Purusha Pretham, which is...
- 6/11/2023
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
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Krishna D.K. and Raj Nidimoru, best known for hit Amazon Prime Video India series “The Family Man,” are partnering with Netflix on series “Guns & Gulaabs” under their D2R Films banner. “The series is set to uniquely blend the romance of the 90s with a crime thriller while effortlessly lacing it in humor,” according to Netflix. The series is created, directed and produced by Krishna and Nidimoru, who also write alongside Suman Kumar and Sumit Arora.
Krishna and Nidimoru said: “Last year, we had a great outing on Netflix with our indie gem, ‘Cinema Bandi.’ And now we look forward to a larger collaboration on our first Netflix series, ‘Guns & Gulaabs.’ We are especially thrilled to roll out this wicked genre mash with some of the finest cast and crew from our country.”
Tanya Bami, series head, Netflix India, said: “Bringing their unique storytelling style to Netflix, Raj & Dk blend romance,...
Krishna D.K. and Raj Nidimoru, best known for hit Amazon Prime Video India series “The Family Man,” are partnering with Netflix on series “Guns & Gulaabs” under their D2R Films banner. “The series is set to uniquely blend the romance of the 90s with a crime thriller while effortlessly lacing it in humor,” according to Netflix. The series is created, directed and produced by Krishna and Nidimoru, who also write alongside Suman Kumar and Sumit Arora.
Krishna and Nidimoru said: “Last year, we had a great outing on Netflix with our indie gem, ‘Cinema Bandi.’ And now we look forward to a larger collaboration on our first Netflix series, ‘Guns & Gulaabs.’ We are especially thrilled to roll out this wicked genre mash with some of the finest cast and crew from our country.”
Tanya Bami, series head, Netflix India, said: “Bringing their unique storytelling style to Netflix, Raj & Dk blend romance,...
- 1/31/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
TollywoodRanging from psychological dramas to romantic anthologies, here’s a list of Tollywood movies streaming on Ott platform Netflix. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeWith several big-budget Tollywood films such as Acharya, Virata Parvam, Love Story and Tuck Jagadish being postponed in view of the pandemic, Telugu movie buffs are once again relying on Over-the-top (Ott) platforms for entertainment. Several Telugu movies ranging from psychological dramas to romantic anthologies, are available to watch on streaming platform Netflix. Here’s a list of six engaging Tollywood movies streaming on Netflix: Game Over: Helmed by filmmaker Ashwin Saravanan, Game Over revolves around the life of a game designer whose life turns upside down when a serial killer enters her house and makes her play a twisted game for survival. Starring Taapsee Pannu as Swapna, the jaw-dropping psychological thriller is likely to send shivers down your spine. Bankrolled by YNot Studios in association with Reliance Entertainment,...
- 7/16/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
TollywoodUma plays the role of Manga, a headstrong woman who is unafraid to speak her mind, in the Netflix release 'Cinema Bandi'.Rajeswari ParasaManga, while playing the heroine in the movie that a few people from her village are making, is accosted by five men who tease her. When she instinctively starts to beat them up, the ‘director’ of the film Veera stops her, saying that in the movie, it is the hero’s job to beat up the bad guys, not hers. This is a scene from the new Netflix release Cinema Bandi, which revolves around residents of a village who find an expensive camera and want to make a movie by themselves without really knowing how to. While Cinema Bandi has many interesting characters, a strong and outspoken woman like Manga, played by Uma Yg, is not often seen in Telugu movies. Manga is known for always voicing...
- 5/22/2021
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe movie, which released on Netflix recently, has been winning praise from across the country.Rajeswari ParasaYouTube/Netflix India In the last couple of years, several small budget movies like Colour Photo, Mail, Middle Class Melodies mand Jathi Ratnalu which were shot with a comparatively new cast, have done pretty well in Tollywood. A recent addition to the list is Cinema Bandi, which had an Ott release on Netflix on May 14. The feature film went on to grab the top spot on Netflix India within a day of its release on the platform. The movie revolves around a group of people in a Rayalaseema village who embark on filmmaking after they find a high-end camera accidentally in an auto. Cinema Bandi has been directed by Praveen Kandregula and is bankrolled by Bollywood producers Raj and Dk. In an interview with Tnm, the team, which is basking in the success of the movie,...
- 5/20/2021
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
Kollywood Dhanush and Directed Aanand L Rai, who previously collaborated in ‘Raanjhanaa’, are working together in the upcoming Hindi movie ‘Atrangi Re.Tnm StaffPraises have been pouring in from all quarters for popular Kollywood actor Dhanush and his recently released Tamil movie Karnan. Bollywood filmmaker Aanand L Rai took to Twitter on Monday to applaud Dhanush and Karnan’s director Mari Selvaraj. Lauding Mari’s storytelling, Aanand appreciated his ability to paint his thoughts on film. He also expressed his admiration for Dhanush’s performance in the movie. “Outstanding & Brilliant...This is how you can describe this experience called #Karnan @mari_selvarajWhat a storyteller The way you painted ur thoughts on the celluloid. Take a bow!! @dhanushkrajaYou are a magician mere bhai ..u should have told me.I thought u r an actor,” Aanand tweeted. Dhanush made his Bollywood debut in filmmaker Aanand L Rai’s Raanjhanaa in 2013. Raanjhanaa went...
- 5/18/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
TollywoodDirected by debutant filmmaker Praveen Kandregula, the film premiered on Ott platform Netflix on May 14. Tnm StaffInstagramTollywood actor Samantha Akkineni took to social media to laud director Praveen Kandregula and popular Bollywood producer duo Raj and Dk after watching the recently released Telugu movie Cinema Bandi. The actor shared a story on Instagram expressing how the film was endearing and filled with hope. Congratulating the film’s crew, she extended her heartfelt wishes to them. Samantha has collaborated with producers Raj and Dk for the upcoming web series Family Man 2. Sharing the poster of Cinema Bandi, Samantha wrote, “#cinemabandi is endearing and so full of hope. Three cheers to the team for bringing us this gem of a film....a breath of fresh air. Congratulations @rajanddk so so happy for you. Now, let's release #thefamilyman2 (sic)." While the film opened to positive reviews from fans and critics alike, it garnered praise for the trailer.
- 5/18/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Tollywood Produced by Raj and Dk, the Telugu comedy directed by Praveen Kandregula premiered on Netflix on May 14.Jahnavi ReddyScreenshot/Netflix Cinema Bandi is set in a Rayalaseema village which has its share of film buffs, from the guy who watches Mahesh Babu films in theatres five times, to the man who wants a haircut like Ram Charan or Allu Arjun. When a bunch of people from the village set out to make their own film, they inevitably derive from standard Tollywood tropes and aesthetics, but there’s no fascination bordering on reverence for the world of movies. Once they get their hands on an expensive camera — which they believe is similar to the ones used for Mahesh Babu and Pawan Kalyan’s movies — they are convinced that making a film would be a breeze. They never doubt if they would find good writers or actors around them. They don...
- 5/15/2021
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
EntertainmentWhile 'Karnan' and 'Check' had a theatrical release previously, 'Cinema Bandi' has released on Ott directly.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeFollowing the theatrical release of Mari Selvaraj’s Karnan, fans have been eager to watch the movie online. The long wait has come to an end. Karnan is streaming on Ott platform Amazon Prime Video from Thursday. Amazon Prime Video announced on May 10 that Karnan will be streaming on the platform from May 14. Sharing the news with fans on Twitter, Amazon Prime Video wrote, “The face of the faceless. Meet #KarnanOnPrime, May 14.” Karnan stars Dhanush and Rajisha Vijayan in the lead roles, while it also features Natarajan, Yogi Babu, Lal Paul, Gouri G Kishan and Lakshmi Priya Chandramouli in important roles. Karnan marks Rajisha’s Kollywood debut. The film released in theatres on April 9 this year. Also Read: 'Karnan' review: Dhanush leads a hard-hitting...
- 5/14/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
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