Nagarjuna defends Telugu films against claims of sexism, ‘promoting stalking’
2 years, 11 months ago

Nagarjuna defends Telugu films against claims of sexism, ‘promoting stalking’

Hindustan Times  

Nagarjuna Akkineni, in a new interview, addressed allegations that Telugu films and song lyrics are ‘sexist’ and guilty of ‘promoting stalking as romance’. While Nagarjuna admitted that some films are guilty of sexism because ‘the world is not a perfect place’, he said that the ‘majority’ is not like that. Speaking to Film Companion, Nagarjuna said, “The Telugu language is such, if you translate it literally into English, it is going to look very, very sexist. If you translate those lines, it will look like… I mean, there are lines which are so beautiful when they are written in Telugu but if you translate it in English, it is going to be like, ‘Are you going to sleep with me tonight?’ They translate like that but if you look at it, you see Telugu women singing those.” “There are some films which definitely are doing what you said they are doing.

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Nagarjuna's Tribute to Cinema: A Legacy of Entertainment and Inspiration
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nagarjuna's Tribute to Cinema: A Legacy of Entertainment and Inspiration

The Hindu  

The ANR Awards 2024 will be held in Hyderabad, with Nagarjuna Akkineni and Chiranjeevi among the attendees. The awards ceremony recognizes contributions to Indian cinema, with Nagarjuna highlighting the importance of cinema as a means of entertainment and appreciation for the art form. He also speaks about the restoration of classic Telugu films and the contribution of the Annapurna College …

Nagarjuna is backbone of Annapoorna Studios, says Supriya
1 year, 4 months ago

Nagarjuna is backbone of Annapoorna Studios, says Supriya

Deccan Chronicle  

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Gangadhar's film Mukhachitram makes a telling point, crudely
1 year, 10 months ago

Gangadhar's film Mukhachitram makes a telling point, crudely

Firstpost  

This is just way too much of relevance for the film directed by Gangadhar to remain relevant. Director Gangadhar’s Telugu film makes a number of thrusts and lunges at relevant issues regarding a woman’s right to say no. In a post-interval sequence, a boorish defence lawyer even pokes fun at the ‘No Means No’ courtroom argument in the film Pink …

Nagarjuna : For the Superstar, age isn't even a number, it's a breeze
2 years, 4 months ago

Nagarjuna : For the Superstar, age isn't even a number, it's a breeze

Firstpost  

Nagarjuna and I have known each another for 25 years, maybe more. At the same time, I want my audiences’ approval for what I do.” Nag’s two sons, Naga Chaitanya and Akhil, are now leading men. I must have done something good in my life to have her.” Nag thinks this is a transitional phase for Telugu cinema. And for …

Naga Chaitanya on his Hindi film debut: It's like having an alter ego
2 years, 4 months ago

Naga Chaitanya on his Hindi film debut: It's like having an alter ego

Firstpost  

Chaitanya, who has given Telugu blockbusters like “Premam”, “Majili” and “Love Story”, spoke about the advice his father Nagarjuna gave him. Much like his superstar father Nagarjuna, actor Naga Chaitanya wants to use the Hindi film space to take risks with characters which he believes would probably “backfire” if ever attempted in Telugu cinema. Chaitanya, who has given Telugu blockbusters …

Akkineni Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya Starrer Bangarraju Earns Rs 76 Crore Worldwide
2 years, 11 months ago

Akkineni Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya Starrer Bangarraju Earns Rs 76 Crore Worldwide

News 18  

Akkineni Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya starrer Bangarraju continues to impress fans. Directed by Kalyan Krishna Kurasala, the movie is currently in its third week has collected Rs 76 crore worldwide so far. The movie grossed 12 Crore alone in Ceded, wherein it has done good business in Nizam as well. Bangarraju is the second success together for Nagarjuna and Naga …

Bangarraju: Akkineni Nagarjuna-Naga Chaitanya starrer mints 76 crore worldwide
2 years, 11 months ago

Bangarraju: Akkineni Nagarjuna-Naga Chaitanya starrer mints 76 crore worldwide

India TV News  

Highlights Akkineni Nagarjuna Naga Chaitanya starrer Bangarraju is enjoying a huge box office success The film was collecting well worldwide Bangarraju is the sequel to 2016 hit Telugu film Soggade Chinni Nayana Bangarraju starring Nagarjuna Akkineni and Naga Chaitanya made big numbers at the box office and continues with steady shares, after blockbuster opening in all the regions. Directed by …

Nagarjuna slams fake reports about him ‘breaking silence’ on Sam-Chay's divorce
2 years, 11 months ago

Nagarjuna slams fake reports about him ‘breaking silence’ on Sam-Chay's divorce

Hindustan Times  

Actor Nagarjuna is furious at those publishing ‘nonsense’ news reports about him ‘breaking silence’ on son Naga Chaitanya's divorce with Samanth Ruth Prabhu. Nagarjuna Akkineni with Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. “The news in social media and electronic media quoting my statement about Samantha & Naga Chaitanya is completely false and absolute nonsense!! Beginning Wednesday, a few news and …

‘Bangarraju’ movie review: A passable festive entertainer that relies heavily on Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Bangarraju’ movie review: A passable festive entertainer that relies heavily on Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya

The Hindu  

The fun part of Bangarraju, the sequel to Soggade Chinni Nayana, lies in what happens when senior Bangarraju’s soul enters the body of his grandson Bangarraju. Bangarraju Cast: Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, Ramya Krishna, Krithi Shetty Direction: Kalyan Krishna Music: Anup Rubens Bangarraju feels like a throwback to the 1980s and 1990s with its plot of a family revenge drama accentuated …

Bangarraju trailer out: Naga Chaitanya and Nagarjuna-starrer has hint of supernatural
2 years, 11 months ago

Bangarraju trailer out: Naga Chaitanya and Nagarjuna-starrer has hint of supernatural

India TV News  

The theatrical trailer of Naga Chaitanya and Nagarjuna-starrer 'Bangarraju' is out now. Starring Akkineni Nagarjuna and his son Naga Chaitanya in the lead roles, the trailer seems apt for the festival release. As the movie is prepping up with the other release formalities, Nagarjuna in an earlier statement said, "Bangarraju is a proper Sankranthi festival film. Naga Chaitanya thanked his …

Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya-starrer Bangarraju's Pre-release Business Will Blow your Mind
3 years ago

Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya-starrer Bangarraju's Pre-release Business Will Blow your Mind

News 18  

Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya-starrer Bangarraju will hit the theatres on Sankranti that is January 15, but the film’s teasers and lyrical songs are already smashing records on YouTube. The film stars Krithi Shetty as the female lead, while actors Rao Ramesh and Brahmaji will be seen playing pivotal roles in the film, which has been bankrolled by Zee Studios and …

Teaser of Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya's Bangarraju a Hit Among Fans, Trends on YouTube
3 years ago

Teaser of Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya's Bangarraju a Hit Among Fans, Trends on YouTube

News 18  

The teaser of Nagarjuna and his son Naga Chaitanya-starrer Bangarraju was released recently, and it has received an overwhelming response from the audience. The teaser for the movie was released recently on Chaitanya’s birthday, and the response to it has been amazing. The lyrical version of Pasivadi Tassadiyya, a song that is especially popular with Nagarjuna and Akkineni family fans, …

Nagarjuna discovers striking similarity between Naga Chaitanya's Love Story & Nageswara Rao's Prem Nagar
3 years, 3 months ago

Nagarjuna discovers striking similarity between Naga Chaitanya's Love Story & Nageswara Rao's Prem Nagar

India TV News  

The theatrical trailer of Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi's 'Love Story' was released on Monday. Meanwhile, Naga Chaitanya's father Nagarjuna also could not stop himself from showering love on son Chay's performance in the Love Story trailer. Interestingly, Nagarjuna discovered a striking similarity between his son Naga Chaitanya's Love Story and his father Nageswara Rao's iconic romantic film, Prem Nagar. …

Aishwarya Rajesh on ‘World Famous Lover’: 'The way Telugu directors visualise female leads has changed'
4 years, 11 months ago

Aishwarya Rajesh on ‘World Famous Lover’: 'The way Telugu directors visualise female leads has changed'

The Hindu  

The Chennai-bred Telugu girl Aishwarya Rajesh made the Telugu film industry and the audience notice her with her performance in Kausalya Krishnamurthy. Next, she will be seen in director Kranti Madhav’s World Famous Lover that releases on February 14, where she stars alongside Vijay Deverakonda, Raashi Khanna, Izabelle Leite and Catherine Tresa. In an interview with MetroPlus, Aishwarya discloses that …

Nagarjuna on Manmadhudu 2, working with young directors like Rahul Ravindran, and avoiding serious films
5 years, 4 months ago

Nagarjuna on Manmadhudu 2, working with young directors like Rahul Ravindran, and avoiding serious films

Firstpost  

For over a decade or so, there’s hardly been a conversation with Nagarjuna where he isn’t asked about his age and how he seems to be reversing the natural progression. In his latest film, Manmadhudu 2, Telugu remake of a 2006 French film, Prete-moi ta main, it’s Nagarjuna’s charming persona that has captured everyone’s attention once again. While Manmadhudu was …

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