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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Samyuktha gets on board Tabu-Vijay Sethupathi film with Puri Jagannadh
Puri Jagannadh's upcoming project garnered a lot of attention in the last couple of months, with its unique lead casting of Tabu and Vijay Sethupathi. Now Samyuktha has onboarded the film. The makers shared the casting update by releaasing a picture where Samyuktha can be seen with the film's producers Puri and Charmme Kaur, who are bankrolling this project under Puri Connects banner. Samyuktha has many other Telugu projects in the pipeline, like Akhanda 2, Nari Nari Naduma Murari and Swayambhu. She was last seen in the Nandamuri Kalyan Ram starrer Devil: The British Secret Agent.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Samyuktha joins Vijay Sethupathi–Puri Jagannadh's upcoming pan-India film as female lead
Picture Credit: X A new member has joined director Puri Jagannadh and starring Tamil powerhouse Vijay Sethupathi in their upcoming pan-India film. Actress Samyuktha has officially joined the cast as the female lead. Actress excited to join star-studded cast According to a report by Telugu Cinema, Samyuktha is said to be quite excited about her role in the upcoming film. Sources close to the production reveal that the actress is impressed with the story and her character arc, and is eager to dive into shoot mode as the team prepares to go on floors. Samyuktha has been part of large-scale projects which include 'Akhanda 2' and 'Swayambhu'. The movie's possible titles The movie is currently being named '#PuriSethupathi' and it's yet to be officially titled. There are some names which are being considered for the film, they include 'Bhavati Bhiksham Dehi' and 'Beggar'. With the given rumoured title to be suggested, there is speculation that Vijay Sethupathi might be playing the role of a beggar in this gritty, potentially intense drama. The cast also includes some of the biggest names from the film fraternity. Bollywood's highly rated actress Tabu is said to be playing a key role in the film and she is also joined by Kannada actor Duniya Vijay Kumar. Speaking of the film's production status, the makers recently wrapped up a detailed location recce across Hyderabad and Chennai. After locking in multiple shoot locations, the crew is now gearing up to begin principal photography. The regular shoot is expected to commence in the last week of June.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
This Action Film Has Made Crores Even Before Its Release, Big Buzz For 65-Year-Old Hero
The teaser of Akhanda 2 has taken the internet by storm, with fans celebrating the powerful return of 65-year-old Nandamuri Balakrishna. Every frame of the teaser highlights his commanding presence, with high-octane visuals that have already broken records on YouTube. His performance has once again ignited fan frenzy across social media. (News18 Hindi) 3/7 Akhanda, the original film, was one of the biggest hits of Balakrishna's career. Directed by Boyapati Srinu, the film became a box office phenomenon and was widely appreciated for its action-packed narrative. The massive success of Akhanda led fans to eagerly await a sequel, and Akhanda 2 promises to take things to the next level. (News18 Hindi)
Hans India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Dasara 2025 Showdown
This Dasara, Telugu cinema fans are in for a spectacular treat as two of the most awaited big-ticket films—They Call Him OG starring Pawan Kalyan and Akhanda 2: Thaandavam featuring Nandamuri Balakrishna—are all set to release on the same day, September 25, 2025. Quashing all rumours of postponements, the team behind Akhanda 2 made things official by dropping a powerful new teaser, locking in the festival release date. With this announcement, the stage is now set for a fiery box office clash between two of Tollywood's biggest powerhouses. What adds to the excitement is the fact that both films feature music by S. Thaman, promising a fierce musical battle alongside the cinematic one. OG, directed by Sujeeth of Saaho fame, is expected to be a stylish action saga, while Akhanda 2, helmed by Boyapati Sreenu, is a sequel to the blockbuster Akhanda and promises an intense mass entertainer filled with spiritual fury and action-packed sequences. With anticipation building to fever pitch, all eyes are now on how both production houses will ramp up their promotions in the lead-up to the festival. Fans of both stars are bracing for an all-out celebration, with social media already buzzing about the mega face-off. This Dasara, theatres will turn into battlegrounds as Pawan Kalyan and Balakrishna lock horns. One thing's for sure—September 25 will be remembered as a festival of fireworks at the box office.
Hindustan Times
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Internet reacts to Balakrishna's ‘weird behaviour' as he flips knife at birthday: ‘How to protect Balayya from Balayya'
Actor-politician Nandamuri Balakrishna turned 65 on 10 June. His birthday was recently celebrated, complete with a three-tiered cake and a grand celebration. A video of the actor flipping a knife in his trademark style before cutting the cake now has the internet tickled. (Also Read: Balakrishna roped in for a crucial role in Rajinikanth-Nelson Dilipkumar's Jailer 2; everything we know) In a video shot during his birthday celebrations, Balakrishna is dressed in traditional clothes with a tilak on his forehead. As the people next to him urge him to cut the cake, he instead begins flipping the knife multiple times. At one point, one of the people standing next to him even leans back as the knife comes close to them. His security guard also seems to look around, wondering what to do. A post shared by Rollmediaofficial (@rollmediaofficial) Balakrishna's antics made people on the internet crack up, with many cracking jokes about him flipping knives. While some chalked it down to 'over acting over attitude' or 'weird behaviour', others thought the video was hilarious. One Instagram user wrote, 'The uncle next to him is repenting the decision to bring him a cake.' Another agreed, 'He's shivering in case the knife falls on him.' One called him 'God of Jokerness,' and another joked, 'Security guard confused how to protect balayya from balayya.' An Instagram user even wrote, 'Padmshree was never insulted this badly before.' This is not the first time that Balakrishna's off-screen antics have gone viral on social media. Videos of the actor slapping fans, shoving co-stars out of the way and giving hilarious answers to the press have been viral in the past. Balakrishna was last seen in the hit film Daaku Maharaaj, which was released in January this year. He is currently shooting for Akhanda 2 with Boyapati Srinu. He will also play a key role in Nelson Dilipkumar's Jailer 2, starring Rajinikanth.
