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Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda booked for remarks ‘likening Pakistan to tribals'
The Hyderabad police have booked Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for an alleged derogatory statement he made on tribals at a public event. The actor allegedly made the comments during a promotional event for a film in April this year. In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, he likened Pakistan to a tribal community at the event. The Tribal Welfare Association of Telangana referenced the comment and filed a complaint at Hyderabad's Raidurgam police station against Deverakonda on June 17. 'The complaint was studied and case booked as it is a serious offence to pass disparaging remarks against any caste or tribe,' a Telangana police official told the Indian Express. On Sunday, Deverakonda issued a public apology and clarification. He wrote, 'The word tribe, as I used it, was meant in the historical and dictionary sense – referring to a time centuries ago when human society globally was organised into tribes and clans, often in conflict. It was never a reference to the Scheduled Tribes classification, which was introduced during colonial and post-colonial India and formalised only in the mid-20th century – not even 100 years ago.' 'There was no intention to hurt or target any community, especially our Scheduled Tribes, who I deeply respect and consider an integral part of our country,' he wrote. 'If any part of my message was misunderstood or hurtful, I express my sincere regret. My only aim was to speak of peace, progress, and togetherness. I remain committed to using my platform to uplift and unify — never to divide.' Deverakonda, among the highest-paid actors in the Telugu film industry, rose to prominence after starring as the lead in Pelli Choopulu (2016) and Arjun Reddy (2017). In 2019, he launched his own production house called King of the Hill Entertainment.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Are Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Ram Charan collaborating on a new film? Here is what we know
Picture Credit: X Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga is currently working on his upcoming film 'Spirit' with Prabhas , and might soon be teaming up with another big Tollywood star. According to the latest reports, Ram Charan is said to be in talks with the 'Animal' director for a new film. As per a report by Gulte, this may just be the long-awaited collab between the two that was first mentioned during the making of ' Arjun Reddy ', when Vanga committed to doing a film with the UV production house. Now, the project might finally take shape, with the production team reportedly keen to cast the 'RRR' star in the lead. The report also suggests that Charan shares a close friendship with the production house's Vikram, and also director Sandeep, which is helping propel the ongoing discussions. However, it is imperative to mention that nothing has been officially confirmed. Sandeep Reddy Vanga known for his controversial yet intense and emotionally charged storytelling has already announced two upcoming films which include, 'Spirit' and 'Animal Park'. While Spirit is expected to soon begin production with Prabhas, 'Animal Park', a sequel to the 2023 blockbuster 'Animal', will be delayed due to Ranbir Kapoor's packed schedule. The actor is presently tied up with Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Love & War', which would give the director time to work on his other projects in the meantime. This gap between 'Spirit' and 'Animal Park' has opened the door for the new venture with Charan. Meanwhile, the actor is now working on his upcoming movie, 'Peddi' which is a rural sports drama film, directed by Buchi Babu Sana of 'Uppena' fame. The movie stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead and also stars Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar and 'Mirzapur' fame Divyenndu.
Pink Villa
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is Harshvardhan Rameshwar? Man behind Animal's music, now gearing up for Ravi Mohan starrer Bro Code
Sandeep Reddy Vanga has undoubtedly carved a niche for himself by delivering outstanding music in films like Arjun Reddy and Animal. With his richness of outstanding background scores, Harshvardhan Rameshwar has become the go-to man for every director. Who is Harshvardhan Rameshwar? Harshvardhan Rameshwar is a musician who hails from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Primarily working in Telugu cinema, the music producer rose to popularity after crafting the background scores for Vijay Deverakonda starrer Arjun Reddy. Anyone who watched the romantic drama by Sandeep Reddy Vanga would know how effective the background scores were of the film. While musician Radhan crafted the tracks, it was Rameshwar who packed a punch in crucial scenes with his skills. Making his mark with Arjun Reddy, the music director went on to work in various films over the years, which comprised both tracks and scores. A singer and beatboxer himself, the composer was part of Dulquer Salmaan starrer Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal, alongside music band Masala Coffee. With ventures like Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, Ravi Teja's Ravanasura and Kalyan Ram's Devil to his name, Harshvardhan earned more praise with the Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal. As the album contained multiple composers like Pritam, Shreyas Puranik, Vishal Mishra, and Manan Bhardwaj, it was Rameshwar's Papa Meri Jaan that caught much attention. The song, which underlined the relationship shared by father and son, embodies the central theme of the movie. What made it more special was the musician's brilliant use of crafting musical scores. Watch Papa Meri Jaan by Harshvardhan Rameshwar Harshvardhan Rameshwar's upcoming works After the success of films like Arjun Reddy and Animal, the musician will once again be working with Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The composer would be handling the scores for the Prabhas and Triptii Dimri starrer Spirit. Moreover, it was recently announced that the composer would also be handling the musical duties of Ravi Mohan starrer Bro Code, directed by Karthik Yogi. The action comedy will be the maiden production of Ravi Mohan Studios with SJ Suryah in a supporting role. Additionally, he would be making his debut in Malayalam cinema with Bhavana and Rahman starrer Anomie, directed by Riyas Marath.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Manchu Manoj reveals he missed out on 'Arjun Reddy'; hopes to work with Sandeep Reddy Vanga in future projects
Picture Credit: X Actor Manchu Manoj , who is making his comeback with the recently released film 'Bhairavam', opened up about some missed opportunities in his career. He revealed that he had the chance to star in the now-iconic Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial ' Arjun Reddy '. As per a Gulte report, during one of the promotional events of the film, Manoj revealed that back in 2013, Vanga had narrated the script of 'Arjun Reddy' to him. However, due to personal reasons at the time, he was unable to take up the project. Manoj expressed his regret for missing out on working with such a talented filmmaker and conveyed his hope to collaborate with Vanga in the future. The romantic action drama 'Arjun Reddy', which became a cult classic, was directed by debutant Vanga and catapulted Vijay Deverakonda to superstardom. The film was eventually released in 2017 and, despite initial criticism for its bold themes, such as its portrayal of toxic masculinity and violence, it went on to become one of Telugu cinema's most talked-about and influential films. The movie starred Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey in lead roles, supported by a strong ensemble cast including Priyadarshi Pulikonda and Rahul Ramakrishna. The film's success was so significant that the director remade it in Hindi as ' Kabir Singh ' in 2019, starring Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Nova Iguaçu (consulte o preço) Alarmes Saiba Mais Undo This version also became a major commercial hit. Manchu's latest release 'Bhairavam' was released yesterday and it collected Rs 2.75 crore on its debut as per Sacnilk. Currently, Sandeep Reddy Vanga is working on his upcoming Prabhas starrer 'Spirit'. The film is described as a high-octane cop drama blending action, romance, and intense drama. Filming is expected to commence around September or October 2025, following Prabhas's completion of other projects like 'The Raja Saab' and 'Fauji'. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Sandeep Reddy Vanga's shocking first choice for Arjun Reddy and it was not Vijay Deverakonda
Vijay Deverakonda's cult classic film Arjun Reddy remains a popular choice among viewers to date. The romantic action film was directed by the then-debutant director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. However, did you know that the Kingdom actor was not the first choice of actor for this role? Was Vijay Deverakonda not the first choice of actor for Arjun Reddy? In a recent interview, actor Manchu Manoj opened up about certain missed film opportunities he has come by. The Attack actor remarked how in 2013, he was narrated the script of the film Arjun Reddy by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. He admitted his regrets about not being able to take it up back then due to personal reasons. Moreover, Manoj expressed a desire to work with such a talented filmmaker in the future. In his words, 'Sandeep Reddy Vanga narrated the story to me, but due to personal reasons, I wasn't able to work with him. I regret missing the chance to work with him for Arjun Reddy. It would have been nice if we had worked together.' More about Arjun Reddy For the unversed, the film Arjun Reddy was released theatrically in 2017 and was the debut project of Sandeep Reddy Vanga. While initially the film was criticised over its bold themes such as misogyny, glorification of violence, and more. Nevertheless, over time, it became one of the cult classic films of the Telugu film industry. The film starred Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey in the lead roles along with Priyadarshi Pulikonda, Rahul Ramakrishna, Jia Sharma, Kanchana, and more. Arjun Reddy's remakes so far So successful the film became that within two years, the filmmaker remade his own movie in Hindi, titled Kabir Singh. Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani were roped in as the leads for this one. It was also remade in Tamil twice. The first, titled Adithya Varma, was released in 2019. It starred Dhruv Vikram and Banita Sandhu as leads. Later that same year, it was remade in Tamil as Varmaa. Here, Dhruv Vikram again reprised his role while the leading lady was replaced by Megha Chowdhury.
