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Hans India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Started with curiosity, stayed for the chaos: Raashii Khanna on completing 11 years in cinema
Actress Raashii Khanna has marked a significant milestone—11 years in the film industry—with a heartfelt social media post reflecting on her journey. The actress, who made her Bollywood debut in 2013 with Madras Cafe, took to Instagram on Friday to commemorate the occasion by sharing a fan-made video compilation of her memorable on-screen moments. 'Started with curiosity. Stayed for the chaos. 11 years in – and the picture's still rolling. Thank you for watching me grow frame by frame. Picture abhi baaki hai, mere dost,' she wrote, capturing the spirit of her evolving career. Raashii began her acting journey with a supporting role in Madras Cafe opposite John Abraham and soon made a strong impact in Telugu cinema with her lead debut in Oohalu Gusagusalade. Over the years, she has delivered notable performances in films such as Bengal Tiger, Jai Lava Kusa, Tholi Prema, Imaikkaa Nodigal, and Prati Roju Pandage. She has also ventured into digital platforms with web series like Rudra: The Edge of Darkness and Farzi. Most recently seen in the Tamil film Aghathiyaa, Raashii is now gearing up for her next major project, 'Telusu Kada', the directorial debut of stylist Neeraja Kona. Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad under People Media Factory, the romantic drama features Siddu Jonnalagadda, Srinidhi Shetty, and Viva Harsha, and is set to explore themes of friendship, family, and self-discovery. The film is slated for release on October 17, 2025. The project was launched in Hyderabad with a traditional muhurat ceremony, attended by industry stars including Nani, Aadhi Pinisetty, and Nithiin.
Hans India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Malavika Mohanan Joins Tollywood with ‘Raja Saab'
Malavika Mohanan, known for her beauty and talent, is making a grand debut in Tollywood with Rebel Star Prabhas' much-awaited film 'Raja Saab'. Her stunning looks and graceful presence in the recently released teaser have caught the attention of audiences, making her one of the standout highlights of the teaser. Following the overwhelming response to the teaser, Malavika Mohanan took to social media to share her excitement. She expressed how happy she feels with the response 'Raja Saab''s teaser is receiving. She also shared that meeting Prabhas on set for the first time was a special moment for her, adding that he is extremely respectful, friendly, and warm in conversation. 'Raja Saab' is being directed by the talented Maruthi and is being produced on a grand scale by TG Vishwa Prasad under the People Media Factory banner. The film is set for a grand theatrical release worldwide on December 5th in five languages: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Hans India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Telusu Kada' Final Schedule Begins: Siddu Jonnalagadda, Raashi, Srinidhi Shoot in Hyderabad
Star Boy Siddu Jonnalagadda's romantic drama 'Telusu Kada', directed by popular stylist Neeraja Kona in her directorial debut, is nearing completion. Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and TG Krithi Prasad under the People Media Factory banner, the film stars Raashi Khanna and Srinidhi Shetty as the leading ladies. The final shooting schedule began today in Hyderabad. Currently, crucial scenes featuring Siddu Jonnalagadda, Raashi Khanna, and Srinidhi Shetty are being filmed on a specially erected set. With this schedule, the entire shoot of 'Telusu Kada' will be wrapped up. Simultaneously, dubbing work is also in progress. The team is gearing up to kickstart musical promotions, with the first song from 'Telusu Kada' set to release later this month. The music is composed by Thaman S. 'Telusu Kada' is a heartfelt narrative exploring love, personal growth, and the challenging choices individuals make in relationships. It promises a balance of emotion and humor, delivering an enjoyable and reflective experience. Siddu Jonnalagadda plays a stylish yet mature character, with Viva Harsha also in a key role. The film's technical crew includes Gnana Shekar Baba as the cinematographer, National Award-winner Naveen Nooli as the editor, Avinash Kolla as the production designer, and Sheetal Sharma handling costumes. 'Telusu Kada' is slated for release on October 17th, coinciding with the Diwali festival.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Malavika Mohanan Recalls Her First Meeting With Prabhas: 'He Was Charismatic'
Last Updated: Prabhas and Malavika Mohanan will soon be seen in The Raja Saab. The film also features Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal and Riddhi Kumar. Actress Malavika Mohanan, who plays one of the female leads in director Maruthi's upcoming horror fantasy 'The RajaSaab', has now disclosed details of the first time she met actor Prabhas, who plays the male lead in the film. Malavika, who had a brief interactive session with her fans on X recently, answered questions posed by them on the occasion. When a fan asked her for her favourite moment on the sets of 'The RajaSaab', Malavika said, 'We're buzzing with the excitement of #TheRajaSaabTeaser so I'll answer this one first. I would say one of the special moments for me was the first time I met Prabhas sir on the sets of our film." She went on to say, 'I was shooting for another film and had travelled to Hyderabad without getting any sleep and was super drained and tired but the moment I saw Prabhas sir I was wide awake! He was charismatic, warm, welcoming and might I add a fantastic conversationalist!" Interestingly, 'The RajaSaab' has been shot in India's largest horror-fantasy set ever created. A towering, haunted mansion steeped in secrets and ominous silence was erected for the film. In the teaser of the film which was recently released, Prabhas appears in two striking looks — one brimming with irresistible swag, boundless energy, and screen-dominating charm, and another that hints at darker, mystical undertones. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Malavika Mohanan (@malavikamohanan_) Apart from Prabhas and Malavika Mohanan, the film also features Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal and Riddhi Kumar — each adding layers of mystery to the cursed mansion's tale. Produced by People Media Factory and directed by Maruthi, 'The RajaSaab' is slated to release on December 5 this year in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam as a pan-Indian entertainer. The film has cinematography by Karthik Palani and music by one of South India's top music directors, Thaman S. First Published:
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
38000 sq feet area, crew of 1200, an eerie torture room: Inside India's largest film set built for Prabhas' The RajaSaab
Aziznagar is a nondescript village situated some 20 km from the centre of Hyderabad. It is far removed from the hustle bustle of Telangana's capital and certainly the last place you'd expect to find two of India's biggest film stars. But over the last six months, Aziznagar played host to Prabhas and Sanjay Dutt as they shot their upcoming horror fantasy film, The RajaSaab. A studio, built by producers People Media Factory, in the village, housed a rather unbelievable set - the largest one in India, which is central to the biggest horror film in Indian cinema history. The teaser of The RajaSaab was released in Hyderabad on Monday. The horror fantasy sees Prabhas return to his roots, as a wisecracking, dancing, romancing goofball with a heart, light years away from the brooding mass action star makers had been hell-bent on turning him into after Baahubali. Much of the film takes place in the palace-sized haveli of the titular raja saab (played by Sanjay Dutt). To make matters simpler to film, producer TG Vishwa Prasad and director Maruthi decided to create the entire haveli in one place, over a 160-foot by 220-foot lot in the studio. The massive 38000 square feet complex houses a double-storey structure built from stone, fibre, and wood. It houses everything from kitchens to libraries, dining halls, to sinister-looking staircases, and even an occult torture room (more on that later, though). Art director Rajeevan Nambiar is the man behind the construction of the massive structure. "This is the world's largest indoor set," he tells us proudly, while standing in the middle of the complex. "Nowhere in the world will you find a single set of this size and scale. It took 1000-1200 people working all day around 4-6 months to get this up," adds Nambiar. The makers say that this is India's largest film set. They may even go for a ratification from the Limca Book of Records later, once filming wraps up. The base of the structure is solid stone, with marble flooring and platforms. On top of it are fibre pillars and a wooden support structure. Four massive chandeliers, stretching over 100 feet deep, are hung in the entry pathway. Another chandelier hangs quite sinisterly over a large dining table, fit to seat 16. There are wooden stairs to the upper level, which has more rooms. All rooms are fully stocked on both levels. The kitchen has real flour and spices and some questionable but still edible papad. The bedroom and study have real books, ranging from Dan Brown to Agatha Christie. They are supplemented by hundreds of fake books, too. And then there are paintings of Sanjay Dutt dotted along the house. Talking about the need for this level of construction, producer TG Vishwa Prasad tells us, "It's about what value it adds to the project. If I can make a film in ₹2 crore, I would not need this. But this film required a scale like this. And this set helps us keep the action here." Without giving away spoilers, TG Vishwa Prasad adds that there is an upside-down segment in the film (glimpsed in the teaser) that was easy to shoot just because the entire set was a single unit. "You'll see more of it in the trailer," he adds. In between the dozen or so large serpentine AC pipes (the indoor temperature goes to 40 degrees Celsius without them) is one room where the vents hardly ever enter. The film's director, Maruthi, jokingly calls it the prayer room. One glance inside reveals it is something more sinister. There are remnants of black magic rituals and occult practices, flames and torches lit, and blood on the walls. More tellingly, there are (thankfully fake) human remains strung up as 'offerings'. The film's team says the room will play an important part in the film. Director Maruthi informs us that 90% of the film's shoot is complete, with some sequences still left. The film is aiming for a December 5 release, having already been delayed by 8 months. Maruthi says the extensive VFX work and post-production have caused that. What will happen to the set once the film is over? Producer TG Vishwa Prasad has no plans, so far. But in all likelihood, it will be torn down to give space for something new. Does that bother its creator, Rajeevan Nambiar, though? "I have been far too long to get attached now," he says with a laugh. But for now, the RajaSaab's haveli stands as a testament to the growth of Telugu cinema and its ability to dwarf the biggest productions in the country, if not the world.
