Breaking Hype
Karthik Subbaraj Waits for Chiranjeevi’s Nod After Script Pitch
Karthik Subbaraj waits for Chiranjeevi’s nod after a two-and-a-half-hour script pitch — and fans are already betting on a blockbuster.
3 days ago1 min read
Konidela Chiranjeevi (born Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad; 22 August 1955) is an Indian actor, film producer, and former politician who predominantly works in Telugu cinema, alongside Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada films. He trained in acting at the Madras Film Institute.
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Breaking Hype
Nani's Chiru Film Shelved: 'Will Not Take Off Soon', Says Nani
Nani confirms his planned film with Chiranjeevi will not happen anytime soon, citing delays on Paradise, Chiru’s commitments, and no recent talks. The project, once locked with Srikanth Odela directing, now appears dead in the water.
4 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Kaaka Movie Cast: Anurag Kashyap Joins Chiranjeevi in Kaaka
Anurag Kashyap has joined Chiranjeevi in Kaaka, a high-stakes action drama set for a global release on January 13, 2027. The casting update, confirmed by director Bobby Kolli on Instagram, marks Kashyap’s most prominent role yet in Telugu cinema.
5 days ago1 min
Regional Cinema
Janhvi Kapoor Slams AI Deepfake Video: 'Her Body. Her Image. Her Boundaries. Her Choice.'
Janhvi Kapoor has spoken out on the AI-generated video circulating online, calling it 'deeply violating, bordering on sexual assault.' She emphasized consent, boundaries, and the need to protect women's images from digital exploitation.
6 days ago1 min
Bollywood
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, 95, Dies
The Telugu cinema pioneer behind Aditya 369, Bhairava Dweepam, and Sing Geetham has passed away at 95. Tributes flood in from Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, and Balakrishna.
4 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
The Man Who Made Silence Speak
He made a film without a single line of dialogue. Took us through time. Moved from comedy to fantasy to drama as if genres were just suggestions.
4 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao Dies at 94: The Man Who Made Imagination the Limit
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, the filmmaker who made time travel feel natural and silence a narrative device, died at 94. Tributes poured in from Kamal Haasan, S.S. Rajamouli, Jr NTR, Chiranjeevi and more — all echoing the same truth: he redefined what Indian cinema could be. His final film, Sing Geetham, released in June. He was 94.
4 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Janhvi Kapoor Deepfake: 24 Hours, No Arrests, No Answers
The Janhvi Kapoor AI deepfake controversy has sparked outrage, but after 24 hours, no suspect has been identified or arrested. Celebrities like Jr NTR and Chiranjeevi have condemned the video, calling it 'disgusting' and urging legal action. Yet, accountability remains elusive.
4 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
Chiranjeevi Takes On AI Deepfakes After Fake Devara Video Circulates
Chiranjeevi condemns AI-generated deepfake video of Janhvi Kapoor and Jr NTR, calling it 'cruel' and 'unacceptable', and urging industry bodies and authorities to form a task force to combat digital abuse.
3 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
Chiranjeevi Demands Action Over AI Morph of Janhvi Kapoor
Megastar Chiranjeevi has stepped in to condemn the AI-morphed video of Janhvi Kapoor from Devara’s Chuttamalle song, calling it 'cruel, shameful and completely unacceptable' and proposing a dedicated committee to tackle digital abuse in the industry.
3 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Chiranjeevi’s Next Film Shifts Directors After The Paradise’s Quiet Debut
Srikanth Odela has reportedly lost the chance to direct Chiranjeevi’s next film following the underperformance of The Paradise, with Buchi Babu Sana set to take over. No official confirmation yet, but industry sources say the switch is confirmed.
3 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
Chiranjeevi In Talks For ₹200 Crore Netflix Podcast Show
Reports claim Netflix has offered Chiranjeevi around ₹200 crore for a podcast-style talk show featuring film industry guests, with daughter Sushmita Konidela said to be overseeing the project ahead of an expected official announcement.
30 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Srikanth Odela’s Next Move Remains Unclear After ‘The Paradise’
After ‘The Paradise’ drew mixed reactions, Srikanth Odela’s planned venture with Chiranjeevi appears shelved, while star Nani says no film is on the near horizon, leaving the director’s next steps uncertain.
28 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Jason Sanjay’s Directorial Debut ‘Sigma’ Gets Veteran Endorsements
Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay is set to direct the action‑drama ‘Sigma’, releasing on Oct 2, after receiving praise from veteran actors Nagarjuna and Chiranjeevi on Bigg Boss Telugu.
26 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Chiranjeevi lauds Jason Sanjay’s debut with Sigma at Hyderabad event
At a Hyderabad pre‑release ceremony, Chiranjeevi championed the directorial debut of Jason Sanjay, son of Tamil Nadu’s chief minister, commending the crime‑driven trailer of Sigma and urging audiences to back innovative Telugu cinema.
25 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Chiranjeevi Debuts New Look Ahead of Kaaka’s January Release
Chiranjeevi’s latest film Kaaka, directed by Bobby and backed by KVN Productions, revealed the actor’s new beard‑and‑glasses look during a set celebration, with a Jan 13, 2027 release penciled in.
22 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Chiranjeevi's Vishwambhara Locks Rs 55 Crore Amazon Prime Video Deal
Amazon Prime Video has reportedly beaten Netflix to Vishwambhara's digital rights in a deal pegged at Rs 55 crore, per industry talk, as Chiranjeevi's fantasy epic edges toward a Sankranti 2027 release amid clash concerns with Kaka.
18 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Chiranjeevi And Ram Charan Host Ravi Teja Over Irumudi's Success
Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan met Ravi Teja, director Shiva Nirvana and Mythri Movie Makers' producers to celebrate Irumudi's box office run, which trade reports put anywhere between ₹225 and ₹288 crore worldwide.
15 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Rashmika, Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan Mark Ganesh Chaturthi At Home
Rashmika Mandanna, Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan and other Tollywood stars celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi on Monday, sharing home idol setups and festive wishes with fans across social media platforms.
15 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Srikanth Odela Still Wears The Locket Ram Charan Gave Him
Srikanth Odela says he never took off a locket Ram Charan gifted him after Rangasthalam wrapped, a piece originally designed for Charan by Chiranjeevi in Chennai. Charan, when reminded recently, had forgotten he ever gave it.
14 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Chiranjeevi Hosts Ravi Teja's Irumudi Team After ₹220 Crore Haul
Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan felicitated Ravi Teja, director Shiva Nirvana and producers Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar at his residence, celebrating Irumudi's unexpected run past ₹220 crore worldwide since its August 21 release.
13 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Sushmita Konidela Named Special Invitee To Vijayawada Durga Temple Board
Producer Sushmita Konidela has been made a special invitee to the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Devasthanam Trust Board in Vijayawada, the latest in a string of temple and government appointments for Chiranjeevi's family.
9 Sept 20262 min