Tollywood

Sobhita Dhulipala has emerged as a modern-day fashion icon whose sartorial elegance blends classical Indian craftsmanship with bold contemporary sensibilities. Her recent appearance at Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee’s wedding reception—draped in a resplendent red saree with a pearl-embellished sheer bodice—epitomizes this evolving aesthetic. From exquisite Manish Malhotra sarees to architectural couture gowns by Rahul Mishra and Amit Aggarwal, Sobhita consistently channels regal poise with avant-garde styling.

Akhil Akkineni, son of celebrated actors Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni, recently married artist Zainab Ravdjee in a traditional ceremony held in Hyderabad on June 6, 2025. The intimate wedding, marked by classic Telugu customs and elegant attire, attracted a constellation of notable figures from the Indian film industry, including Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan. Zainab, an accomplished artist and daughter of industrialist Zulfi Ravdjee, brings her own creative legacy into the union.

Indian actor and producer Rana Daggubati has offered a nuanced take on the recent backlash faced by legendary actor Kamal Haasan over his remarks about the Kannada language. The controversy erupted in the lead-up to Haasan’s upcoming film Thug Life, sparking a wave of online criticism. Speaking in a recent interview, Daggubati addressed the growing culture of instant judgment and hypersensitivity on social media.

On the birth anniversary of the legendary Padma Bhushan awardee and Tollywood icon, Superstar Krishna, the cinematic torch is passed to the next generation. Ghattamaneni Jayakrishna, grandson of Krishna and scion of the illustrious Ghattamaneni family, officially embarks on his acting career. Son of the late actor-filmmaker Ramesh Babu and nephew to Mahesh Babu, Jayakrishna is poised to uphold the family’s formidable legacy.

Karnataka's Minister for Kannada and Culture, Shivaraj Tangadagi, has made a forceful declaration that actor Kamal Haasan's films will be banned in the state unless he apologises for his recent remarks about the Kannada language. During promotional events for his upcoming film Thug Life, Haasan's comment that "Kannada was born out of Tamil" has incited anger among pro-Kannada groups and cultural organisations. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has also announced that it will not permit the release of Haasan's film unless an apology is issued by May 30.

After a 14-year hiatus, the prestigious Gaddar Awards have made a grand comeback to recognize outstanding achievements in Telugu cinema from 2014 to 2023. The awards ceremony, scheduled for June 14 at Hyderabad’s Hitex, celebrates a wide array of cinematic talents—from actors and directors to technical experts. ‘Kalki’ won Best Film, with Allu Arjun and Nivetha Thomas securing top acting honors. Over 1,200 films were considered, reflecting the depth and diversity of Telugu cinema.

In a troubling development for the Telugu film industry, a hard drive containing critical footage from the much-anticipated film Kannappa has reportedly gone missing in Hyderabad. The data, sent via courier from Mumbai to a post-production studio in Film Nagar, is alleged to have been unlawfully taken by two individuals. The incident has prompted a police investigation amid fears of sabotage.

In an industry often draped in glitz and grandeur, actor Saiyami Kher’s recent revelation cuts through the glamour to expose a troubling undercurrent within Indian cinema. Known for her compelling roles in Telugu and Hindi films, Kher disclosed a deeply unsettling personal experience—a casting couch incident involving a female agent in the Telugu film industry. Her disclosure, both rare and courageous, sheds light on the gender complexities that shape power dynamics behind the scenes.