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Starring actors Narne Nithin, Sangeeth Shobhan, Ram Nithin, Sri Gouri Priya Reddy, Ananathika Sanilkumar, Gopikaa Udyan, comedy entertainer Mad is hitting screens worldwide on October 6.

Directed by Kalyan Shankar, the film is produced jointly by Haarika Suryadevara & Sai Soujanya under the banner Haarika & Hassine Creations and Sithara Entertainments.

Ahead of the film’s release, the lead actors Sangeeth Shoban, Ram Nithin, and Gopika Udyan caught up with web media journalists on Tuesday to share their experiences working with the film project.

After making a splash with web series Oka Chinna Family Story, actor Sangeeth Shoban is upbeat about his upcoming comedy ‘Mad’. “Naga Vamsi garu initially contacted me stating there is a hilarious story and shall go ahead once I listen to the script. Just five minutes into the story, the college vibe and humour impressed me. Because it’s been so many years since a story of this sort has come up in Tollywood. The very next day, I was on board. Through Oka Chinna Family Story I got this offer. Certainly, it was the base to gain an entry into mainstream cinema,” he added.

Ram Nithin: I started my acting career with a YouTube series. Later, I’ve done a series named Hello World. Within two days after it was out, I got a call from Naga Vamsi garu. For me, getting on offer from a popular production house was a shot in the arm. I instantly okayed it because of the script.

Female lead in Mad, Gopika Udyan: I am Malayali, settled in Dubai. I am debuting in Telugu with Mad. I have done a feature film in Malayalam with Asif Ali. I came into Mad through Instagram. The narration was done through Zoom call, I okayed the script soon after listening to it.

Mad seems to have the vibes of Sekhar Kammula’s film Happy Days that came out in 2007. What kind of flavour does it have?

Sangeeth Shoban: I already said this in press meet recently. It’s been more than 15 years since the movie was released. Comedy and humour belong to that generation. Happy Days can be relatable to that era of youngsters. But now, the trend of enjoying Instagram, facebook and Twitter belongs to this generation. Mad would have this style of comedy. The humour would have references of the popular culture of today’s world. This is the major difference in comedy, the college setup is quite common. But Mad will have an absolute laugh riot in theatres.

Speaking about his elder brother Santosh Shoban, who has already made a mark in Tollywood, Sangeeth says, “My brother Santosh struggled a lot to attain what he is now in Tollywood. And I am not before you after making a debut with a webseries. OTT is a blessing for young actors like me. Back in those days, if one had to become an actor there was no alternative to the big screen. But now OTT is helping everyone out. I am proud of what my brother has achieved.”

Sangeeth said that he was a child when his brother Santosh was launched on the big screen. “I was a kid when Prabhas garu launched my brother. Since my father had worked with Prabhas anna, he came to us and gave an encouraging gesture by backing up from UV Creations. I am happy that their presence is with my family.”

Mad is being compared with the likes of Jathi Ratnalu, what’s your take on it?
Sangeeth says,” It’s because KV Anudeep and Mad director Kalyan Shankar have jointly written the script of Jathi Ratnalu. Thus a comparison came up. Naga Vamsi garu just wanted to pull his leg during the press meet recently. He meant that Mad would be as light-hearted as Jathi Ratnalu, that’s the reason the film was compared with Jathi Ratnalu. Anudeep played a fun character in Mad. He agreed to play the role because he is a good friend of the director.

Ram Nithin said the film is titled Mad because it has the humour that makes audiences go mad. “Mad is a compliment to a good film. It need not necessarily be mad. Any film that you laugh wholeheartedly watching while it might evoke a feeling of joy. It was DJ Tillu’s director Vimal Krishna who said the script was “Mad” after hearing from Kalyan. So eventually, the director took the word mad and coined the same to it. All the three characters played by me, Sangeeth, Narne Nithin will have a proper bromance in the film. And how these chaps bump into three good-looking ladies Sri Gouri Priya Reddy, Ananathika Sanilkumar, Gopikaa Udyan and the chemistry and friendship between them will be fun to watch.”

Sangeeth said that he wanted to entertain audiences more than acting in the film. “I could have played the character more subtly. There are no audiences for newcomers. Unless we bring out good energy, no one cares to watch a film starring three young chaps on the screen. So our responsibility is to create a vibe that people should come to theatres to watch the fun of college boys. We would constantly discuss with director Kalyan to understand the characters in depth. That way it helped to bring the best out of us.”

Gopika Udyan explained that she plays a character named Radha. “I am playing a vital role in the movie. Radha comes from a small town to study at a city college. Radha and the character played by Sangeeth are childhood friends. They come to college for the first time. And what kind of experiences they face during their college life is the story in gist,” she added. Speaking about the producer Haarika garu, Gopika said, “Yes, she too is debuting with the movie Mad. And the best part is we all belong to the same age group. It’s great to work with the producer, to vibe with, to talk with. She would come to the sets every day. She never had that producer-wala feeling. I hope she gets to do more projects in the future.”

Sangeeth highlighted the importance of music for films that come under the comedy genres. “Music is the soul I would say. Bheems Ceciroleo has given amazing music, especially to the scenes when we enter the college.”

Ram Nithin said all the characters came from the madness of the director Kalyan. “He is the maddest person on the sets. The movie and the story are actually conceptualized through his personal experiences during college. Mad is going to be a slice of life comedy.”

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The Tiger’s Hunt Begins in another 17 days. The highly anticipated Pan India film Tiger Nageswara Rao starring Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja in the titular role with the very talented Vamsee helming it and the successful production house Abhishek Agarwal Arts that delivered Pan India blockbusters The Kashmir Files and Karthikeya 2 producing it will grace the theatres on October 20th. Produced prestigiously by Abhishek Agarwal, the movie features several noted actors in important roles and well-known technicians taking care of different crafts.

The makers who introduced all the prominent characters of the movie, one by one, for the last few days have arrived with a roaring trailer to transport the viewers to the perilous world of Stuartpuram which is the base for most-wanted thieves. The trailer was unleashed in a grand event in Mumbai.

While there was a system to rob, the arrival of Nageswara Rao changed the methods. He has a hunger for power, he’s greedy for women, and he has a lust for money. He also has a habit of giving warnings before bashing someone or robbing something. However, there is a badass cop who’s dying to eliminate Nageswara Rao. Stuartpuram Nageswara Rao’s story ended with his arrest, but Tiger Nageswara Rao’s story begins from there. What follows is the bloody hunt of Tiger Nageswara Rao who becomes a national threat.

The two-and-a-half-minute clip shows the crucial moments in Nageswara Rao’s life. Ravi Teja looked young, dynamic, wild, and brutal in the titular role. He goes all out to play a completely massy role, and his transformation is incredible. Every actor was given a space and scope to perform. Nupur Sanon and Gayathri Bharadwaj appeared as leading ladies, while Renu Desai, Anupam Kher, Nasser, Jisshu Sengupta, Hareesh Peradi, and Murali Sharma are the other important cast and their presence is definitely a valuable addition.

Tiger Nageswara Rao is an action-packed entertainer and director Vamsee brings uniqueness to the table in terms of story-telling. He presents it in a magnificent manner that befits Ravi Teja’s star charisma. The production design of Abhishek Agarwal Arts is top-class. The action choreography is world-class. The visuals captured by R Madhie are grand and terrific, while GV Prakash Kumar’s elevates the heroism. Avinash Kolla’s artwork deserves a special mention. The dialogues by Srikanth Vissa are powerful.

The trailer further exaggerates the prospects of the movie. Mayank Singhaniya is the co-producer of the movie that will have a Pan India release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi languages.

Cast: Ravi Teja, Nupur Sanon, Gayathri Bharadwaj, Renu Desai, Anupam Kher and others

Technical Crew:
Writer, Director: Vamsee
Producer: Abhishek Agarwal
Banner: Abhishek Agarwal Arts
Presenter: Tej Narayan Agarwal
Co-Producer: Mayank Singhaniya
Dialogues: Srikanth Vissa
Music Director: GV Prakash Kumar
DOP: R Madhie
Production Designer: Avinash Kolla
PRO: Vamsi-Shekar

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“Madhurapudi Gramam Ane Nenu” is a heartwarming tale spun by the soul of a village. Directed by Malli, known for his work in the acclaimed Kalyan Ram “Kathi,” the film stars Siva Kantamaneni in the lead role. The evocative music for the film is crafted by the Melody Brahma Mani Sharma. This cinematic gem is presented by G. Rambabu Yadav and produced by KS Sankara Rao and R. Venkateswara Rao under the banner of Light House Cine Magic. the Movie Team thrilled to announce that “Madhurapudi Gramam Ane Nenu” will Hit the theaters on October 13th.

Director Malli shares his insights, stating, “We have crafted ‘Madhurapudi Gramam Ane Nenu’ with a unique screenplay that combines elements of love, friendship, politics, and raw emotions, all set against the backdrop of a vibrant village. The film narrates a captivating story rooted in Ongole and Chirala, showcasing the essence of its people. We’ve captured the essence of this tale in diverse locations, including Rajahmundry, Machilipatnam, and Hyderabad. Hero Siva Kantamneni will be seen in an entirely new avatar, and the film also features notable performances by Katalyn Gowda, Bharani Shankar, Satya, among others. I believe the audience will embrace this film with open arms.”

Producers of the film shares Their excitement, saying, ” ‘Madhurapudi Gramam Ane Nenu’ is a concept-driven action drama where we spared no expense in bringing the best to the screen. The film’s trailer will be released soon. The film has completed all censor formalities”.

Cast: Siva Kantamaneni, Katalyn Gowda, Bharani Shankar, Satya, Nookaraj..etc

Crew:
Written and Directed by: Malli
Banner: Light House Cine Magic
Producers: KS Sankara Rao, R Venkateswara Rao
Music: Mani Sharma
Editor: Gautham Raju
Cinematography: Suresh Bhargav
Fight Choreography: Ramakrishna
Dialogues: Uday Kiran
Co-Producers: K Sridhar Reddy, M Jaggaraju
Executive Producers: K Srinivasa Rao, Y Anil Kumar
Production Controller: Naren G Surya.

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Miss Shetty Mr. Polishetty’ is a romantic family entertainer in the combination of Naveen Polishetty and star heroine Anushka Shetty. This movie is produced by Vamsi and Pramod and helmed by Mahesh Babu.P.

The film released in theatres on this Thursday and received positive talk everywhere and audience loved the concept, comedy and performances. After Megastar Chiranjeevi and Rajamouli, the film gets appreciation from gorgeous Samantha.

Samantha shared her review on instagram. She wrote “Haven’t laughed so much in a while. Thank You Naveen Polishetty what a gem you are. Congratulations to the entire team and the always charming Anushka.”

She calls @MsAnushkaShetty charming. She says @NaveenPolishety is a gem of an actor. And saying she laughed a lot. The film has already crossed half million in USA and is heading towards 1 million by first weekend itself despite stiff competition from Jawan.

This content rich film is backed by UV creations banner, which is delivering unique contents and introducing promising talents to the industry from past 15 years.

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Star choreographer, actor, producer, director, Raghava Lawrence in a lead role, Bollywood star heroine Kangana Ranaut in a titular role are playin the lead roles in the big budgeted film, ‘Chandramukhi 2’. Senior Director P. Vasu is helming this project. Subhaskaran is producing the film under prominent production house Lyca Productions. This high budgeted film is getting released in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam languages on 28th September. Venkat Upputuri, Venkata Ratnam Sakhamuri are releasing ‘Chandramukhi 2’ in Telugu states under Radhakrishna Entertainments banner.

Earlier ‘Chandramukhi 2’ was announced to release on 15th September. But, due to unavoidable technical delays the film is now releasing on 28th September worldwide. Confirming the same, makers unveiled a video along with announcement.

Recently released ‘Chandramukhi 2’ trailer has multiplied the expectations on the film. 17 years ago, Chandramukhi tried to take her vengeance on Vettaiah Raajah by breaking the doors of her room where she was captivated with her signature warcry, ‘Laka Laka Laka’, but in vain. After all these years, she is once again coming back to take her revenge. The trailer promises that ‘Chandramukhi 2’ will engage and entertain the audience with horror and comedy elements. While Kangana Ranaut is getting ready to impress as Chandramukhi, Raghava Lawrence will be seen in stylish look and as Vettaiah Raajah. Vadivelu will evoke laughs with his unique style of comedy.

Cast:

Raghava Lawrence, Kangana Ranaut, Vadivelu, Laxmi Menon, Mahima Nambiar, Radhika Sarath Kumar, Vignesh, Ravimariya, Shrishti Dange, Subhiksha, YG Mahendran, Rao Ramesh, Sai Aiyyappan, Suresh Menon, Shatru, TM Karthik

Crew:

Direction: P. Vasu, Banner: Lyca Productions,
Producer: Subhaskaran, Cinematography: RD Rajasekhar, Production Designer: Thotta Tharani, Music: MM Keeravani, Editor: Anthony, Stunts: Kamal Kannan, Ravi Varma, Stunt Siva, Om Prakash, Lyrics: Yuga Bharathi, Madan Karky, Vivek, Chaitanya Prasad, Costumes: Perumal Selvam, Costume Designer: Neetha Lulla, Dorathy, Make-up: Sabari Giri, Stills: Jayaraman, Effects: Sethu, Audiography: Uday Kumar, NAC Studios, Publicity Design: Muthu, Pointer Studio, PRO: Yuvaraj (Tamil), Surendra Naidu – Phani Kandukuri (Telugu)