Rashmika Mandanna, who is one of the most popular and versatile actresses in the South Indian film industry, has signed a new film with Geetha Arts, the production house of Allu Aravind. The film is titled ‘The Girlfriend’ and it is touted to be a one-of-a-kind love story that the audience has never seen or heard before.
The film announced with a first look teaser where Rashmika seen in underwater with a stunning background score from Hesham. Teaser also mentions shooting starts soon.
The Girlfriend Title Teaser
The tweet also revealed the cast and crew of the film. Rashmika Mandanna will play the titular role of ‘The Girlfriend’, while the male lead is yet to be announced. The film will be written and directed by Rahul Ravindran, who is known for his films like ‘Chi La Sow’ and ‘Manmadhudu 2’. The music will be composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, who...
The film announced with a first look teaser where Rashmika seen in underwater with a stunning background score from Hesham. Teaser also mentions shooting starts soon.
The Girlfriend Title Teaser
The tweet also revealed the cast and crew of the film. Rashmika Mandanna will play the titular role of ‘The Girlfriend’, while the male lead is yet to be announced. The film will be written and directed by Rahul Ravindran, who is known for his films like ‘Chi La Sow’ and ‘Manmadhudu 2’. The music will be composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, who...
- 10/22/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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Tollywood In an interview, the actor-turned director said that he was low after Manmadhudhu 2 failed to attain box office success. Digital NativeRahul Ravindran made his debut as actor and then turned his attention to film direction. His maiden film was the Telugu movie Chi La Sow which fetched him the National Award for Best Original Screenplay. Chi La Sow was a breezy romantic entertainer that had Sushanth and Ruhani Sharma in the lead roles. The star cast also included Rohini, Anu Haasan, Vennela Kishore, Rahul Ramakrishnan, Sanjay Swaroop, and Vidyulekha Raman. The technical crew of the film comprised Prashanth R Vihari for composing music and M Sukumar for cranking the camera. Following its success, Rahul went on to direct Manmadhudu 2 with Nagarjuna in the lead role. Reports at that time were that Nagarjuna chose Rahul Ravindran to wield the megaphone for the Manmadhudu sequel after he was impressed with...
- 4/17/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
Bollywood youth icons Ayushmann Khurrana and Vicky Kaushal shared the best actor prize at India’s annual national film awards, which were announced Friday.
Kaushal won for his mainstream breakout role in the hit war drama “Uri: The Surgical Strike,” which grossed about $50 million worldwide. First-time helmer Aditya Dhar won best director for the film, which also took home the awards for score and sound design.
Khurrana won for suspense thriller “Andhadhun,” another box office hit with $64 million. The film is an adaptation of Olivier Treiner’s 2010 French short “The Piano Tuner.” Director Sriram Raghavan and co-writers Arijit Biswas, Hemanth Rao, Yogesh Chandekar and Pooja Ladha Suri won the award for adapted screenplay. “Andhadhun” was also named best Hindi-language feature.
Keerthy Suresh won best actress for portraying actress Savitri in the biopic “Mahanati.” The film also won for costume design and best Telugu-language film.
Surekha Sikri was named best supporting actress for Hindi-language “Badhaai Ho,...
Kaushal won for his mainstream breakout role in the hit war drama “Uri: The Surgical Strike,” which grossed about $50 million worldwide. First-time helmer Aditya Dhar won best director for the film, which also took home the awards for score and sound design.
Khurrana won for suspense thriller “Andhadhun,” another box office hit with $64 million. The film is an adaptation of Olivier Treiner’s 2010 French short “The Piano Tuner.” Director Sriram Raghavan and co-writers Arijit Biswas, Hemanth Rao, Yogesh Chandekar and Pooja Ladha Suri won the award for adapted screenplay. “Andhadhun” was also named best Hindi-language feature.
Keerthy Suresh won best actress for portraying actress Savitri in the biopic “Mahanati.” The film also won for costume design and best Telugu-language film.
Surekha Sikri was named best supporting actress for Hindi-language “Badhaai Ho,...
- 8/9/2019
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
TollywoodThe film has its moments but holds itself back too much and Nagarjuna's character, especially, needs more work.Krishna SripadaTo set the record straight, Manmadhudu 2, despite the title which evokes memories of the cult hit predecessor, is a Rahul Ravindran movie, and it has the Chi La Sow vibes - women who are not mere caricatures, no misogynistic jokes, no cheap thrills or crassness. The only problem is how the film was marketed. It is not really a love story of an older man and a younger woman, to begin with. Manmadhudu 2, the remake of a French film, is about Samba Siva Rao (Nagarjuna), a perfumer (brownie points for creativity in profession) beyond his middle age, who doesn't believe in marriage, just flings. But, he is pressured by his three sisters and mom (Lakshmi) to enter wedlock, given he is well past his prime. In order to solve the problem,...
- 8/9/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
InterviewNagarjuna talks about his upcoming film 'Manmadhudu 2', his fondness to entertain the audience, why he's still 30 at heart, his stint as an anchor in Bigg Boss and more.Priyanka RichiUnlike his contemporaries, actor Akkineni Nagarjuna is yet to take a break from cinema, with at least one film of his hitting the screens every year. From Aakhari Poratam in 1988 to Criminal in 1995 and Manam in 2014, the actor has been Tollywood’s evergreen hero, still remembered by many for his cult classic Shiva, and Mani Ratnam’s Geetanjali, where he played the role of an ailing romantic hero. Nagarjuna, at the age of 60, is awaiting the release of his next romantic entertainer Manmadhudhu 2, which is reminiscent of the title of his 2002 hit film where he starred alongside Sonali Bendre. “Hey, but who here is 60? I am just turning 30 next month,” the actor chuckles, adding that the audiences can...
- 8/7/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
InterviewThe actor speaks to Tnm on what made her choose her character in 'Manmadhudhu 2', her foray into Bollywood, acting with Ajay Devgn and Nagarjuna and more.Priyanka RichiThis is undeniably an exciting phase in the career of actor Rakul Preet. She has five big releases this year in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, of which two have already hit the screens. De De Pyaar De, her last movie with Ajay Devgn and Tabu in Hindi, was well-received at the box-office after a couple of duds in Bollywood over years. The actor is awaiting the release of Manmadhudu 2, her first Telugu movie after a gap of almost two years since Spyder in 2017. While there were rumours that the actor was on a break from doing movies in Telugu, Rakul denies it, and says that her hands were full and that she loves working across industries. Tnm caught up with Rakul...
- 8/6/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe star said he was scared that the scene would be chopped by the Censor Board and even expressed his anxiety to his late father and film star A Nageswara Rao.Digital NativeAfter all these years, Nagarjuna has opened up on the iconic climax kissing scene in his 1989 film Geethanjali. In an interview, the star revealed that he was scared that the emotional kissing scene would be chopped by the Censor Board and even expressed his anxiety to his late father and film star A Nageswara Rao before the film’s screening prior to the censor certification. According to India Today, the actor recalled, “Before the show started, I told my father that there is a long, unbroken kissing scene that is very aesthetic. After the show, he told me that’s the best scene in the movie. He also assured me that no Censor Board member will remove that...
- 7/31/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Interview The actor-turned-director opens up about his second film 'Manmadhudhu 2', directing actor Nagarjuna, why he and Chinmayi may not always agree on an issue and so on.Priyanka RichiRahul Ravindran, the actor-turned-director, is all set for his second release on August 9, Manmadhudhu 2. If at the time of his last release Chi La Sow in 2018, Rahul was all too sceptical about this change in profession, a year later, the director has on-board one of the biggest veteran actors in the industry, Nagarjuna, playing the central protagonist in his film. “I was seriously contemplating ending my career in the industry if Chi La Sow tanked at the box- office. But luckily, a year later, I can only be proud of the decisions I have taken in the past decade,” Rahul says. Manamdhudhu 2 is the sequel to the 2002 Nagarjuna movie by the same name which was directed by Trivikram Srinivas and was...
- 7/30/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe director is currently awaiting the release of the Nagarjuna starrer 'Manmadhudhu 2'.Digital NativeActor-turned-director Rahul Ravindran is currently busy wielding the megaphone for Mamadhudu 2, which has Nagarjuna playing the main lead. While this film is in progress, reports have surface that the director’s next will feature the Akkineni brothers – Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni. It is true that several of the Akkineni fans are hoping to see them share the screen space in a movie and perhaps this is the reason for such reports surfacing time and again. It may be noted here that Akhil Akkineni played a cameo in Manam in which he got to share the screen space with Naga Chaitanya. However, in an interview published on in.com, Rahul Ravindran has denied it outright by saying, “I do not know from where such rumours arise. I am completely focused on Manmadhudu 2 right now and...
- 7/29/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodWhile she had maintained a stoic silence over this issue, Rakul finally opened up in an interview. Digital NativeDigital NativeRakul Preet Singh has become controversy’s favourite child for her smoking scene in the teaser of the upcoming film Manmadhudu 2. Ever since the teaser was released, she has been subjected to trolling by netizens. While she had maintained a stoic silence over this issue, Rakul finally opened up in an interview to Pinkvilla.com and gave a befitting reply. She said, “I don't really get bothered by trolls. I think logo ka kaam hai kehna, kuch toh log kahenge. We are playing characters.” Reacting to the allegation that she is promoting smoking, Rakul said, “People should disassociate to what we are playing onscreen is different and it is a story of that one person... we are not putting the entire girl clan into girls not showing in the right way.
- 7/17/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe makers are tight-lipped about the original version and do not want to reveal details before the film hits theatres.Digital NativeThere have been rumours that the Nagarjuna starrer Manmadhudu 2 is a remake. Reports are that it is a remake of a foreign film but the title has not been disclosed yet. The filmmakers are playing the cards close to their chest so that the suspense factor remains intact. From what we understand, Manmadhudu 2 will be modified completely to suit the sensibilities of the local audiences. Sources told Deccan Chronicle, “The filmmakers have kept the name of the original under wraps and don’t want to reveal it as they worry that the audience might watch the movie with pre-conceived notions. And they are apprehensive that the film will be judged much before they see it onscreen.” Nagarjuna plays the lead role in this romantic entertainer which has...
- 6/18/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film has been directed by Rahul Ravindran who made 'Chi La Sow'.Tnm StaffYoutube screenshotThe much awaited teaser for Akkineni Nagarjuna’s Manmadhudu 2 was released on Thursday at 1 pm. As per the teaser, it seems that Nagarjuna plays the role of a Casanova whose family, unaware of that aspect of his personality, is pressuring him into getting married. The film also stars Rakul Preet Singh as the female lead and features Vennela Kishore, Lakshmi, Rao Ramesh, and Jhansi in pivotal roles. It has been directed by Rahul Ravindran and is co-produced by Annapurna Studios, Manam Enterprises, Viacom 18 Studios and Anandi Art Creations. The music is being handled by Chaitan Bharadwaj while M Sukumar has handled the cinematography. Editing has been done together by Chota K Prasad and Bonthala Nageswara Reddy. “Here it is .. the teaser of #Manmadadhu2 http://bit.ly/manmadhudu2 .. @iamnagarjuna how just how just...
- 6/13/2019
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film, directed by Trivikram Srinivas, has completed the first schedule of shooting.Digital NativeSushanth A managed to capture the attention of the film buffs with his performance in Chi La Sow, directed by actor Rahul Ravindran. And now we have reports about the young actor’s next venture. He has written on social media that he would be part of director Trivikram Srinivas’s and actor Allu Arjun’s upcoming project. Sushanth had earlier posted that he would be announcing his next soon. He wrote, “Thank you for being patient with me about what’s next... as usual. I have a couple of updates/announcements coming up this week & the next! Do stay tuned.” And he has now finally declared, “And with all your good wishes, here goes the first update! #AA19! #Trivikram Sir, @alluarjun #Tabu @hegdepooja @MusicThaman @haarikahassine @GeethaArts.” He wrote, “I can’t reveal too much about...
- 6/8/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe actor is paired opposite Nagarjuna in the film.Digital NativeThe shooting of Manmadhudu 2 is under progress and the latest update about this film is that Keerthy Suresh has joined the sets. The actor had wrapped up the shooting of the magnum opus Markkar: Arabikadalinte Simham in which she shares the screen space with the Malayalam superstar Mohanlal. This historical has gone into the post-production mode and will hit the marquee early next. Coming back to Manmadhudu 2, Nagarjuna plays the lead role in this romantic entertainer which also has Rakul Preet Singh in the star cast. According to reports, both Keerthy Suresh as well as Rakul Preet Singh will be seen as his love interest in this flick. Interestingly, Nag’s daughter-in-law Samantha will be making a guest appearance in it and has shot for her portions already. The major portion of this film is being shot at...
- 6/5/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodReports are that Samantha will be seen in an extended cameo in this flick.Digital NativeNagarjuna and Samantha Akkineni had worked together in Manam and Raju Gari Gadhi 2 but that was before she married Nag’s son Naga Chaitanya. The father-in-law and daughter-in-law are now sharing the screen space once again in Manmadhudu 2. Reports are that Samantha will be seen in an extended cameo in this flick. The shooting of Manmadhudu 2 is underway in Portugal where the team is stationed. Nagarjuna, the lead star, posted a pic of himself on the sets with his daughter-in-law Samantha on his social media page. This has gone viral among their fans. Nag wrote: “It was an absolute delight shooting with kodala pilla @Samanthaprabhu2 for #manmadhudu2 so much fun!!!! More pics on the way #Manmadhudu2diaries @23_rahulr @Viacom18movies @AnnapurnaStdios @AnandiArtsOffl.” And Samantha replied, “I am so so happy that I could play...
- 5/25/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Tollywood'Chi La Sow' is a romantic entertainer that had Sushanth and Ruhani Sharma in the lead roles.Digital NativeActor Rahul Ravindran made his debut as a director with Chi La Sow last year and the film went on to become a big hit. After all these months, this film caught the attention of cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle, who happened to catch it on a long flight. Harsha took to Twitter to tweet: “By the way, I saw a Telugu movie after a long time. #ChiLaSow. Had subtitles but could follow it nonetheless. Nice movie.” By the way, I saw a Telugu movie after a long time. #ChiLaSow. Had sub- titles but could follow it nonetheless. Nice movie. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 22, 2019 To this, director Rahul replied, “Whoa! This made my day! Thank you Harsha...been a huge admirer. This means the world to me!” Whoa! This made my day!
- 5/24/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
Tollywood'Manmadhudu', prequel to the moive, had Akkineni Nagarjuna in the lead role and was a box-office hit.Digital NativeKeerthy Suresh will be playing a cameo in the upcoming Nagarjuna starrer Manmandhudu 2. Reports are that the film’s director Rahul Ravindran had requested her to play the role as she would be apt for it and Keerthy agreed to hop on board. Reports are that a major portion of the film will be shot in Europe. Bankrolled jointly by Nag’s Manam Enterprises and Anandi Art Creations, Manmadhudu 2 has music by Chintan Bharadwaj. The film’s star cast comprises Rakul Preet Singh as the female lead with Vennela Kishore, Lakshmi, Devadarshini, Rao Ramesh and Jhansi in supporting roles. On Nag choosing Rahul Ravindran to direct the sequel, we hear that the actor-turned-director impressed the star so much with his debut flick Chi La Sow which fetched him the opportunity to don...
- 5/9/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodDirected by Rahul Ravindran, the shooting of this film is underway in Hyderabad.Digital NativeTelugu actor Nagarjuna is currently busy with his upcoming flick Manmadhudu 2. The film is being directed by Rahul Ravindran and bankrolled jointly by Nag’s Manam enterprises and P Kiran’s Anandi Art Creations. According to reports, the director has incorporated two action sequences in the movie to add to its commercial elements, but Nag wants it to be removed. The veteran actor is sure that his fans will want humour more that action and therefore has decided against it, say sources. Well, that seems to be a good move by the hero who is confident on what sells. The shooting of this film is underway in Hyderabad with the star cast comprising Rakul Preet Singh as the female lead with Vennela Kishore, Lakshmi, Devadarshini, Rao Ramesh and Jhansi in supporting roles. The next schedule of Manmadhudu 2 will happen in Europe,...
- 4/4/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe sequel is directed by Rahul Ravindran of 'Chi La Sow' fame.Digital NativeNagarjuna starrer Manmadhudu 2 went on to the floors recently. The official pooja, which happened on Monday, was attended by the cast and crew of Manmadhudu 2, besides Nag’s wife Amala Akkineni, son Naga Chaitanya, and nephews Sumanth and Sushanth. The film will be bankrolled jointly by Nag’s Manam enterprises and P Kiran’s Anandi Art Creations. Rahul Ravindran is wielding the megaphone for this venture. During the muhurat ceremony, writer Satyanand presented the script of the film to the director and Amala sounded the clapboard to mark the beginning of the shooting. Naga Chaitanya switched on the camera. Reports are that the shooting of the film will progress in Hyderabad for a few days and then the team will be flying down to Europe to can some important portions. Manmadhudu, a 2002 rom com, had...
- 3/26/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
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