Akkineni actor Naga Chaitanya is all focused on Thandel and he is keen to bounce back after a series of debacles. The team is currently in shooting mode and the makers wanted to release the film for Dasara. But with a list of biggies in the race, Thandel is now pushed to Christmas release this year. Thandel directed by Chandoo Mondeti is slated for December 20th, 2024 release. Sai Pallavi is the leading lady in this crazy project and GA2 Pictures are the producers. Thandel is the costliest film made in Naga Chaitanya’s career.
Young actor Nithiin too badly needs a hit and he is teaming up with Bheesmha directed Venky Kudumula. The film is now announced for December 20th, 2024 release. On the eve of Sri Ramanavami, the makers released a poster with the release date. Rashi Khanna is the leading lady and Mythri Movie Makers are the producers of this stylish action entertainer. Naga Chaitanya and Nithiin will head for a clash this year for Christmas. Both these actors will have to bounce back with their respective films.
Dil Raju started his career as a film distributor and went on to become one of the top producers of Telugu cinema. 2017 was his best year and his production house Sri Venkateswara Creations delivered six back-to-back hits in a year which never happened for any production house. But things have changed from 2018. His production house produced 16 films in the last six years and F2, Vakeel Saab, Balagam are the successful ones. F3 and Hello Guru Prema Kosame ended up as decent films. Nani’s V had a direct digital release and it bagged mixed reviews. Thank You and Shaakuntalam are biggest flops in the careers of Naga Chaitanya and Samantha respectively.
Films like Srinivasa Kalyanam, Jaanu, Varisu, Shaakuntalam and Family Star carried good expectations but they ended up as flops. Dil Raju also launched his nephew Ashish with Rowdy Boys but the film ended up as a below average fare. Ashish’s second film Selfish is kept on hold due to undisclosed reasons. Dil Raju who has been involved in making and scripting, has delivered back-to-back flops over these six years. Despite huge promotions, Family Star failed to get decent opening numbers and the film fell flat.
Dil Raju has survived big because of his distribution network. He distributed some of the biggest hits in the recent years. But when it comes to producing successful films, Dil Raju is left behind. It’s high time for him to recollect and reinvent himself before delivering more flops. Ram Charan’s Game Changer, Nithiin’s Thammudu and Venkatesh’s untitled film are in the making for now.
Naga Chaitanya had plans to work with Parasuram and the duo travelled for a long time on the project. Soon, Parasuram skipped the film and went on to work with Mahesh Babu in Sarkaru Vaari Paata. Parasuram promised to come back to work with Chaitanya but it never happened. Naga Chaitanya admitted that his time was wasted. Parasuram made minor changes for Chaitanya’s script and narrated it to Vijay Deverakonda. They worked on the project titled Family Star that released yesterday. Leaving many in shock, the film reported low openings and the word of mouth is extremely poor.
Naga Chaitanya had a lucky escape and social media is full of such posts. Parasuram even deferred with 14 Reels and Geetha Arts who paid hefty advances for the director. He met Dil Raju and announced the project without their notice. On the whole, it was a lucky escape for Naga Chaitanya for missing Family Star. He is shooting for Thandel directed by Chandoo Mondeti and the film is produced by Geetha Arts. Thandel releases during the Dasara holiday season.
Pooja Hegde who was once the top actress is now struggling for offers in Telugu. The actress is yet to announce her next film after her exit from Mahesh Babu’s Guntur Kaaram. Despite speculations about teaming up with young actors, none of the projets got materialized. As per the ongoing buzz, Pooja Hegde will work with Akkineni youngster Naga Chaitanya after a decade. The duo worked in Oka Laila Kosam. Naga Chaitanya has signed a mystic thriller to be directed by Virupaksha fame Karthik Varma Dandu.
Pooja Hegde is in talks to romance Naga Chaitanya in this untitled project. An official announcement is due. BVSN Prasad is the producer and the scriptwork has been wrapped up recently. Naga Chaitanya is currently shooting for Chandoo Mondeti’s Thandel and the film releases for Dasara this year. Pooja Hegde signed a couple of Hindi films that are in shooting mode.
Akkineni youngster Naga Chaitanya has been shattered with a series of debacles. The actor is focused on Thandel, an interesting attempt and is the costliest film made in his career. Several young directors are holding talks with Naga Chaitanya but he hasn’t announced any film for now. The actor is in talks with Karthik Varma Dandu who made an impressive directorial debut with Virupaksha last year. The film also marked the comeback of Mega hero Sai Dharam Tej and it collected big money in theatres.
Karthik Varma has been working on an interesting script and he recently narrated it to Naga Chaitanya and got his nod. An official announcement will be made soon and the shooting formalities will start during the last quarter of the year. BVSN Prasad, the producer of Virupaksha will produce this film and it is also a mystic thriller by genre. This will be the next film of Naga Chaitanya after Thandel. He has been discussing scripts with young directors like Shiva Nirvana, Rahul Sankrityan and others but there are no updates about these projects.
After the super hit film Love story, Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi have teamed up for the second time for Thandel, An action drama about a fisherman in Srikakulam who gets caught by the Pakistan forces in international waters. Bases on real incidents the film is mounted on a huge scale by geetha arts.
As the latest schedule for ‘Thandel’ concludes, the team have released a working stills.
These working stills not only capture the director’s involvement in shaping key scenes but also spotlight the authentic looks of the lead actors. Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi appear seamlessly blending into their characters.
The choice of breathtaking natural locations for filming adds another layer to the film’s aesthetic, promising an immersive experience for the audience.
Thandel is big budget film presented by Allu Aravind and produced by Bunny Vasu. Music by Devi Sri Prasad.
Naga Chaitanya is waiting to make a strong comeback after a streak of failures. He is very confident on his upcoming film Thandel and the shoot commenced recently. Chandoo Mondeti is the director and the film happens in the coastal region of Srikakulam district. Thandel is inspired by a real life incident and is about a bunch of fishermen who get trapped by the Pakistan Navy. The Essence of Thandel is impressive to the core. Naga Chaitanya is introduced on the shores as a fisherman in a deglam role. The visuals are fantastic and so is the background score.
The essence narrates the basic plot of Thandel and Naga Chaitanya impresses with his accent and he looks perfect in the role. Geetha Arts is producing Thandel and it is the costliest attempt in Chaitanya’s career. The glimpse ends with the introduction of Sai Pallavi, the lady love of Chaitanya who waits for him when he is trapped in Pakistan. Thandel is aimed for release this year and some of the top technicians are working for the film.
Ever since Naga Chaitanya heard the story of Thandel, he decided to give everything for the movie being helmed by Chandoo Mondeti under the banner of Geetha Arts. The actor took part in all the pre-production formalities and he underwent rigorous training to achieve the desired look.
The shoot of Thandel is happening in Karnataka and Naga Chaitanya begins an adventurous voyage in the ocean. The team released a working still that shows Naga Chaitanya walking in the port. He flashes a charismatic smile in the poster that also sees the ocean, ships, etc.
Produced by Bunny Vasu and presented by Allu Aravind, the movie features Sai Pallavi playing the female lead opposite Naga Chaitanya. As is known, the story of this love adventure is based on real events.
Top actress Samantha is on a break and she is away from work as she is recovering from Myositis. The actress kept posting her updates to her fans through her social media handle. During an interaction with her fans, she was asked about getting married again. Samantha responded saying “Would be a bad investment according to the statistics”. After years of relationship, Samantha got married to Naga Chaitanya but the star actors parted ways and announced seperation in October 2021.
Samantha recently announced her production house Tralala Moving Pictures and the actress said that she would produce films on her banner soon. Samantha was last seen in Vijay Deverakonda’s Kushi and she wrapped up the shoot of Citadel with Varun Dhawan.
Prime Video’s Telugu Original series Dhootha has cemented its spot at the top, trending at #1 on Prime Video India for two weeks straight since launch.
Showered with critical acclaim and praise from audiences all over the world for its riveting story, expert direction, compelling performances and heart stopping scenes, the supernatural suspense-thriller is a series one just cannot miss.
Dhootha marks the streaming debut of Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, who has been receiving much love and appreciation for his spectacular portrayal of Sagar, a successful but unscrupulous journalist who suddenly finds himself and everyone around him in mortal danger due to his many unethical decisions and actions.
Helmed by national award-winning director Vikram K Kumar, the series also stars Parvathy Thiruvothu, Prachi Desai, and Priya Bhavani Shanker in pivotal roles. Continuing its upward ascension, Dhootha is streaming in over 240 countries and territories in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Naga Chaitanya has high hopes on Thandel and the film is named as the costliest attempt in his career. He took time and underwent transformation for the role of fisherman and the film is set in the coastal region of Srikakulam region. The film has been launched in a grand manner in Annapurna Studios. Venkatesh and Nagarjuna attended the launch as special guests. The shoot of the film will start this month and the team is aiming a summer 2024 release.
Chandoo Mondeti is the director and Naga Chaitanya, Sai Pallavi are the lead actors. GA2 Pictures will bankroll this prestigious project. Chandoo Mondeti and his team spent ample time on the pre-production work of Thandel. Devi Sri Prasad will score the music and background score for Thandel.
Directed by Vikram K. Kumar, and produced by Sharrath Marar, under the banner of NorthStar Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., Dhootha marks the streaming debut of Naga Chaitanya Akkineni. The eight-episode series features a stellar ensemble cast including Parvathy Thiruvothu, Priya Bhavani Shankar, and Prachi Desai in pivotal roles.
Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, today unveiled the trailer of its first long-format Telugu original series, Dhootha, a compelling supernatural suspense-thriller series.
The trailer gives the audience a glimpse into the dark and dangerous twists and turns that journalist Sagar’s (Naga Chaitanya Akkineni) life takes when clippings of newspapers start predicting horrible accidents that befall the people around him. The investigative journalist realizes he must find a way to stop these unfortunate events before he runs out of time.
Director Vikram K Kumar is an expert in making supernatural thrillers, and he showed his mark, as the trailer engages us from the start to the end. Naga Chaitanya shined in the role of an investigative journalist and his intense and impeccable performance makes the narrative more spellbinding. Dhootha looks technically sound as well with top-notch visuals and pulsating score. The trailer sets the expectations bar too high for the series.
Director Vikram Kumar said “Dhootha which means ‘The Messenger’, is a fast-paced suspense thriller with a unique blend of unpredictability and supernatural elements that will keep audiences at the edge of their seats, while they try to guess what happens next in Sagar’s life. Unable to comprehend the reason and sequence of the gruesome accidents, Sagar’s past transgressions come back to haunt, not only him but also, everyone he knows and loves, as he is compelled to introspect and think about the consequences of his actions. Delving deeper into an exploration of the human psyche, this series will appeal to and will be enjoyed by audiences not just in India but across the 240 countries and territories who can stream it on Prime Video.”
“The unique concept of the series complemented by the experience of working with Vikram and the entire team has been extremely fulfilling and enriching for me as an actor, and I am thrilled to be making my streaming debut with a series as intriguing and distinct as Dhootha. With a character as layered as Sagar’s in such a poignant story, I reckoned that I would be stepping out of my comfort zone and challenging myself in a way I haven’t done before. While it is a fictional story, Dhootha is thought-provoking, as it makes the audience rethink choices and decisions from their own life. And I am confident that my fans as well as ardent followers of the thriller genre will be on their toes as they watch and enjoy the series on Prime Video,” said Naga Chaitanya Akkineni.
“Playing the role of Kranthi, a cop, in Dhootha has been both a challenging and exhilarating experience. As I delved deeper to understand the complexities, vulnerabilities, and strengths of my character, I realized that the series goes beyond just the hunt for a criminal, and turns into a mind-bending cat and mouse chase between a law enforcement officer and a journalist. For my very first Telugu project, I am thrilled to have worked with Vikram, Naga Chaitanya and the rest of the team of such talented professionals both in front and behind the camera, and I can’t wait to see the audiences’ reaction to the series,” added Parvathy Thiruvothu.
Prachi Desai further said “Dhootha has been an exciting Telugu debut and very rewarding. Vikram has written such powerful, impact-making women characters playing integral roles in the series, that have hardly ever been explored in mainstream entertainment. My character Amrutha is not only a colleague but also a confidant of Sagar, who gets embroiled in the unexplainable happenings that follow Sagar and everyone he knows. I am certain that the audience will not be able to predict the twists and turns that unravel over the course of the series.”
Added Priya Bhavani Shankar “Dhootha is a complete treat for a true-blue fan of the thriller genre, with an eclectic tinge of the supernatural that makes it an extremely unique and captivating watch for the audience. Unlike most films or series, every character in this series plays such a crucial role in moving the story forward, and connecting the dots between the events that unfold. I am glad to have been a part of such an amazing project that will be streamed the world over, as a global audience enjoys the genius of Vikram’s immensely detailed and well-crafted writing and direction.”
Prime members in India and across 240 countries and territories worldwide can stream all eight episodes of the series in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam on Prime Video starting December 1. Prime members in India enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership for just ₹1499/ year.
Young Hero Naga Chaitanya is joining forces with director Chandoo Mondeti for a big-ticket movie NC23 to be made on a high budget. It is reportedly inspired by real-life incidents. Sai Pallavi is the female lead in this movie to be produced by Geetha Arts. While Allu Aravind presents, Bunny Vasu is the producer.
The makers of NC23 came up with a big surprise, a day prior to Naga Chaitanya’s birthday (Nov 23rd). Besides announcing the title, they have also released the first look of the movie. It is titled remarkably as Thandel and the first look poster presents Naga Chaitanya in a never-before rugged avatar. Sitting on the boat with an oar in his hand, he gives a serious stare.
The first that look impresses big time shows the kind of unbelievable makeover Naga Chaitanya underwent for the movie.
The story of the movie revolves around a fisherman and it is a love story set against the backdrop of Gujarat. Devi Sri Prasad will helm the music of the movie that will have its regular shoot to kick-start in December.
Akkineni actor Naga Chaitanya is preparing himself for Chandoo Mondeti’s film and the shoot commences next month. Naga Chaitanya is in plans to focus completely on the film and he allocated bulk dates for the project. He is also preparing himself and he underwent a transformation. Naga Chaitanya has been holding talks with Shiva Nirvana for a film. Shiva recently met Naga Chaitanya and narrated the draft. The Majili actor is said to have responded on a positive note.
Naga Chaitanya will work for Shiva Nirvana’s film next year after he is done with the shoot of Chandoo’s film. Mythri Movie Makers will produce this breezy romantic entertainer of Naga Chaitanya and Shiva Nirvana. This is their second collaboration after a super hit like Majili. Naga Chaitanya is also done with the shoot of his web series Dhootha and it will stream on Amazon Prime from December 1st.
Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, today announced the premiere date of its highly anticipated Telugu Original, Dhootha, a supernatural suspense-thriller. Directed by Vikram K. Kumar, and produced by Sharrath Marar, under the banner of NorthStar Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., Dhootha marks the streaming debut of Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, playing the role of Sagar, an ambitious and successful journalist who finds himself engulfed by supernatural events that are at the nexus of many mysterious and gruesome deaths, and are now shadowing over his family.
The eight-episode series also features powerful performances by an eclectic ensemble cast including Parvathy Thiruvothu, Priya Bhavani Shankar, and Prachi Desai playing pivotal roles. The thriller drama will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on December 1.
Dhootha is the latest addition to the Prime membership. Prime members in India enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership for just ₹1499/ year.
“We’re thrilled to broaden our regional portfolio with Dhootha, our first long-format Telugu Original. Helmed by national award-winning director Vikram Kumar, the series unfolds as an atmospheric, supernatural thriller – a mesmerizing tapestry of tension and mystery that holds viewers spellbound until the very end. What adds to the allure is our outstanding cast, led by Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Priya Bhavani Shankar, and Prachi Desai. Their performances breathe life into the intricately layered and unpredictable narrative,” said Aparna Purohit, head of Originals, India & Southeast Asia, Prime Video. “Our commitment is to present our customers with unique, diverse, and compelling stories and Dhootha is an exciting stride towards that pursuit.”
Sharrath Marar, producer, NorthStar Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., said, “Dhootha is one of the most ambitious Telugu series, that is a result of countless hours of preparation, immense dedication, and tireless efforts. From the very beginning, we knew we’d have to go above and beyond to realize the full potential of a concept and story as deep, detailed, and elaborate as Vikram envisioned.
And we’re thrilled to have the confidence of Naga Chaitanya Akkineni to make his streaming debut with Dhootha, and three extraordinary female protagonists who play such crucial roles in the series. Thanks to Prime Video for taking the series to a worldwide audience, who will now be able to watch and enjoy the exceptional performances in a series unlike any before, in an unpredictable story that will leave them wanting even more.
Akkineni youngster is making his digital debut with Dootha, a crime thriller that is directed by Vikram Kumar. Dootha is an eight-episode web series that is made on a massive budget. Sharat Marrar in association with Amazon Studios produced Dootha. The teaser of Dootha will be out during Diwali and the web series will be aired on Amazon from December 1st. The shooting portions of Dootha are wrapped up last year.
Prachi Desai, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Parvathy Thiruvothu will be seen in other important roles. Amazon will make an announcement this week. Naga Chaitanya is all set to join the sets of Chandoo Mondeti’s film in the last week of November. This is the costliest film made in Chaitanya’s career and Sai Pallavi is the heroine.
There is a lot of demand for actors and most of the Tollywood stars are working on multiple projects and are on a signing spree. Naga Chaitanya who delivered a series of flops decided not to take up any new project until he completes Chandoo Mondeti’s film which is named as the costliest attempt in his career. Naga Chaitanya is also working on his looks from the past two months. He is spotted with long hair and a thick beard which means that he will be presented in a never-seen look. He is also undergoing physical transformation for the role. On the whole, his transformation for the role will be a surprise for the audience.
Naga Chaitanya plays the role of a fisherman in this film which is inspired by real-life incidents that took place across a coastal village in Srikakulam district. Naga Chaitanya is also active in the pre-production work of the project. A massive jail set is constructed for the film and Geetha Arts is spending lavishly on this pan-Indian attempt. Sai Pallavi will play his love interest and the film will also have an intense love story. The shoot of the film is expected to start in November and the film releases next year.
Akkineni Naga Chaitanya is all set to commence the shoot of his 23rd film and it is said to be the costliest film made in the actor’s career. Chandoo Mondeti will direct this romantic action drama and Sai Pallavi is roped in as the leading lady. The makers are said to have approached Anirudh to score the music for the film but the young composer is all occupied and did not commit the film.
Tamil sensational composer Santosh Narayanan has been approached and he signed the project. He composed music for Nani’s Dasara and he is working for Venkatesh’s Saindhav which is due for release. NC23 starts rolling in November and the film will release next year. GA2 Pictures will produce this film.
On the 100th birth anniversary of Akkineni Nageswara Rao garu, his family inaugurated the statue of ANR in Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad. BJP leader and Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu launched it on the occasion. The entire Akkineni family was present and several celebrities from Telugu cinema were present. Mahesh Babu, Ram Charan, Nani, Mohan Babu, Jayasudha, Brahmanandam, SS Rajamouli, KL Narayana, Gemini Kiran, BVSN Prasad, Gunnam Gangaraju and others were present for the event.
Nagarjuna turned emotional and revealed about the bonding with his father. Nagarjuna also commenced the shoot of Naa Saami Ranga today and the film is aimed for Sankranthi 2024 release.
