MegaStar Chiranjeevi to Grace Inaugural South India Film Festival, Presented by aha and People Media Factory
MegaStar Chiranjeevi, the epitome of Telugu cinema, will be the esteemed guest at the inaugural South India Film Festival, proudly presented by aha and People Media Factory. This announcement follows Chiranjeevi’s recent accolade of receiving the prestigious Padma Vibhushan, India’s second highest civilian award, further amplifying the significance of his presence at the festival.
Megastar Chiranjeevi’s participation not only adds a touch of grandeur to the event but also serves as a testament to the festival’s importance within the industry. As a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, Chiranjeevi embodies excellence and dedication, qualities that resonate deeply within the realms of cinema. His endorsement of the South India Film Festival underscores the unwavering commitment of industry stalwarts to nurture and uplift emerging talent, positioning the festival as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring filmmakers and cinephiles alike.
The South India Film Festival goes beyond the ordinary film gathering, providing an energetic platform comprising movie screenings, interactive discussions, and specialized panels aimed at motivating aspiring filmmakers. It fosters a friendly atmosphere for new talents to showcase their skills and glean industry knowledge. Beyond the traditional festival experience, it acts as a nurturing space where emerging talents can thrive and grow within the film industry.
In essence, the South India Film Festival is not merely a cinematic spectacle; it’s a celebration of the unique essence and heritage of South Indian storytelling. With aha and People Media Factory at the helm, it presents an opportunity for emerging filmmakers to shine, learn, and contribute to the illustrious legacy of South Indian cinema. Save the date for March 22nd, 2024, and join us on this exhilarating journey into the realm of South Indian cinema
Megastar’s Social Drama Loading
Megastar Chiranjeevi is shooting for his next film Vishwambara, a socio-fantasy film directed by Vassistha. The film is announced for January 10th 2025 release and Megastar is expected to complete the shoot of the film by June. He is holding talks with talented writer and director Harish Shankar for a film. BVS Ravi penned the story and Chiranjeevi gave his formal nod for the project. As per the update we hear, the film is a social drama with a strong message and it is laced with all the commercial ingredients.
Harish Shankar’s team is already working on the script and the shoot commences later this year. Sushmitha Konidela in association with People Media Factory will produce this project. An official announcement will be made soon. Harish Shankar is currently directing Ravi Teja’s Mr Bachchan and the film is aimed for release this year. The film is the official remake of Bollywood film Raid. Harish Shankar will also resume the shoot of Pawan Kalyan’s Sardar Gabbar Singh.
Upasana holds a Mega Bash for Celebrities
Marking the occasion of Megastar Chiranjeevi receiving Padma Vibhushan, his daughter-in-law Upasana Konidela hosted a grand party last night for celebrities. Several bigwigs from Tollywood and Telangana politics attended the bash. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy along with leaders Bhatti Vikramarka, Komatireddy Venkata Reddy, Uttam Kumar Reddy, Konda Vishweshwar Reddy and Kalvakuntla Kavitha attended the bash.
From Tollywood, Venkatesh, Nagarjuna, Dil Raju, Mythri Naveen, Suresh Babu, Allu Aravind, Shankar, Sharwanand, Sai Dharam Tej, Varun Tej, Niharika, Vamshi Paidipally and others were present. Apart from these, several businessmen who are close to Mega family were present for the grand bash.
Tollywood to felicitate Megastar
Megastar Chiranjeevi has been serving Indian cinema from the past four decades and his contribution to the craft has been immense. The Indian government announced honouring Megastar with Padma Vibhushan. The announcement came last night and he is showered with congratulatory messages. Several celebrities from Tollywood and the Mega family members reached out to his residence to congratulate Megastar Chiranjeevi personally.
Telugu Film Chamber President Dil Raju announced that they will felicitate Chiranjeevi garu very soon and the entire film industry will attend the event. Telangana Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy too confirmed the news. All the bigwigs from Tollywood are expected to attend the felicitation event of Megastar. The top actor is on a break and he will join the sets of his upcoming movie Vishwambara from February. The film is aimed for Sankranthi 2025 release.
Chiranjeevi honoured with Padma Vibhushan
Megastar Chiranjeevi has been an undisputed king in Telugu cinema for decades and his contribution for Indian cinema has been immense. As speculated, Chiranjeevi is honoured with Padma Vibhushan and an official announcement came last night. Delighted with the honour, Chiranjeevi thanked everyone for the gesture. Megastar was showered with congratulatory messages after the announcement was made. AP politician and former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu too is honoured with Padma Vibhushan. Vyjayantimala Bali, Shri Bindeshwar Pathak and Padma Subrahmanyam are the other Padma Bhushan awardees for the year.
M Fathima Beevi, Hormusji N Cama, Mithun Chakraborty, Sitaram Jindal, Young Liu, Ashwin Balachand Mehta, Satyabrata Mookherjee, Ram Naik, Tejas Madhusudan Patel, Olanchery Rajagopal, Dattatray Ambadas Mayaloo, Togdan Rinpoche, Pyarelal Sharma, Chandreshwar Prasad Thakur, Usha Uthup, Vijaykanth and Kundan Vyas are the recipients of Padma Bhushan.
Thirteen Massive sets for Megastar’s Vishwambara
Megastar Chiranjeevi will soon join the sets of Vishwambara and the shoot of the film commenced in December. Vassishta is directing this socio fantasy film that is loaded with entertainment. As per the update, thirteen massive sets are constructed for the film’s shoot in Annapurna Studios. Top Art director AS Prakash is currently working on the sets and the set work will be wrapped up this month. Chiranjeevi will join the shoot in February in these sets and a major portion of the shoot will be wrapped in these thirteen sets.
The makers have allocated a major budget for the sets and the VFX work. Trisha is the leading lady and the makers will make an official announcement soon. The first glimpse that was out for Sankranthi is quite impressive. MM Keeravani will score the music and background score for Vishwambara. UV Creations is producing this mega budget film and it is slated for Sankranthi 2025 release.
Vishwambhara Universe Sparks Curiosity Countrywide
Do you remember the film Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari starring megastar Chiranjeevi where Sridevi who played Lord Indra’s daughter drops her ring accidentally which is her passport to heaven?
Although the world of Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Vishwambhara is completely different from JVAS, the glimpse showed a magic box falling from a heavenly world on earth. This object seems to play a crucial role in the movie.
The world crafted for the movie, and the object surely sparked curiosity countrywide. It is just a sample of what we are going to witness on screen. Seems like, the visual effects will be on par with Hollywood standards.
Director Vassishta who made a blockbuster debut with Bimbisara created a similar impact with just a glimpse. UV Creations seems to have allocated a mammoth budget to offer a whole new experience to the audience.
Chiranjeevi to be honoured with Padma Vibhushan?
As per the ongoing buzz, Tollywood top actor Megastar Chiranjeevi may be honoured soon with Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award of the country. The news will be announced on the occasion of the Republic Day by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As per the ongoing buzz, Chiranjeevi’s name was considered for his contribution to cinema and for the social service he has been doing from the past few decades. He also took an initiative during Covid-19 pandemic and helped the needy.
On the work front, Chiranjeevi underwent leg surgery and he is in recovery mode. He will join the sets of his upcoming movie Vishwambara next month. Directed by Vassishta, the film is announced for Sankranthi 2025 release. UV Creations are the producers.