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Poverty forced him to wear torn clothes to school. Today, the Telugu actor is richer than Allu Arjun, Jr NTR and Rajinikanth. What is his net worth?
Telugu cinema's comedy legend Brahmanandam overcame extreme poverty in his childhood to become India's richest comedian. His journey from wearing torn clothes to starring in over 1,000 films, earning a Guinness World Record, and reportedly amassing a fortune of Rs 500 crore is an inspiring success story. Read on to know more about his journey.
Why has Ram Charan apologised to Jasprit Bumrah? Telugu superstar says 'Uff I’m genuinely so forgetful...'
Telugu superstar Ram Charan recently made headlines for a humorous gaffe at a movie music launch in Bhopal. He mistakenly praised Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah for his football skills. Ram Charan later issued a public apology on social media for the mix-up. The incident occurred during an interaction with fans about Indian cricketers.
He once captured everybody's attention as a dancer in a national show. Today, he sells samosas to survive: 'I still believe....'
Shyam Nath Goswami, once a promising dancer on Dance India Dance, now runs a samosa stall, returning to his roots. Despite a brief televised audition and subsequent struggles, family responsibilities led him back to the business. He continues to dance for local events, holding onto hope for another chance to shine.
Rs 9.35 crore gone. How an actress of Bigg Boss fame allegedly trapped a techie with H-1B visa struggle story and marriage promise
A Tollywood actress and former Bigg Boss contestant faces charges for allegedly defrauding a London-based software professional of Rs 9.35 crore. According to the report, it states that the actress promised marriage but instead sought financial assistance for personal and professional reasons. He provided significant funds for her expenses, including property and gold. Read on to know what actually happened.
Telugu Bigg Boss fame Ashu Reddy accused of Rs 9.35 cr fraud: Actress took money for US education loan, flat, car from NRI techie on marriage promise, alleges complainant
Telugu Bigg Boss fame Ashu Reddy has been booked on allegations of Rs 9.5 crore fraud on a false marriage promise from an NRI techie and then backing out. The complainant alleged that she took crores for a US education loan, car, gold and her family also took money from him. The Tollywood actress has denied the allegations.
Aroop Biswas under pressure as Tollygunj simmers over jobs, deleted votes, Tollywood control
Kolkata’s Tollygunj—long a stronghold of Aroop Biswas—is witnessing rare political churn ahead of the 2026 polls, with voter anger building over job losses, deletion of over 43,000 names from electoral rolls, and allegations of entrenched local and industry-level control by the Biswas brothers. A triangular contest involving the TMC, BJP and CPI(M) has turned the seat into a high-stakes battle, testing whether one of the Trinamool Congress’s last urban bastions can hold amid rising discontent and shifting voter dynamics.
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Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee dies by drowning during shoot in Digha
Tragedy struck the Bengali entertainment world with the passing of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee. He was 43. Banerjee reportedly drowned while filming in Digha. The incident occurred near the seaside town during a shoot. Crew members initiated a search and recovered him from the sea. Doctors declared him brought dead at a local medical facility.
Mrithyunjay OTT release date confirmed: When and where to watch Sree Vishnu, Reba Monica John’s Telugu action thriller
Sree Vishnu's suspense thriller Mrithyunjay is set for a digital release, following its theatrical run. The film follows Jai, a young man who investigates a series of suspicious deaths, uncovering a deeper mystery. His journey, intertwined with an emotional bond with a young girl, promises a mix of suspense and drama. Read on!
Famous Australian cricketer to star with actor Nithiin in Telugu movie
Australian cricketer David Warner is set to debut in the Telugu film industry with a cameo in the movie Robinhood, starring Nithiin. Warner, who has shown his affection for Tollywood through social media, is expected to bring his charismatic presence to the film. Fans eagerly await his appearance in the movie set for release on March 28, 2025.
Administration appears to be targeting Tollywood: BJP's Amit Malviya targets Telangana govt over Allu Arjun row
BJP leader Amit Malviya accuses Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's Congress government of targeting Tollywood for non-compliance and financial extortion. Major figures like Allu Arjun, Nagarjuna, Samantha Prabhu, and Mohan Babu have reportedly faced harassment. Malviya highlights the unpopularity and lack of achievements of the current government.
Why Keerthy Suresh, Rashmika Mandanna attended badminton player Srikanth Kidambi's wedding? What is the connection?
Ram Gopal Varma’s niece, Shravya, recently married her longtime partner, badminton champion Srikanth Kidambi, in a beautiful wedding ceremony held in Hyderabad on Saturday. The celebration was attended by several prominent figures from the Tollywood industry.
Prabhas Birthday: Fans race to set a new digital record. How to send your wishes
Fans of Tollywood superstar Prabhas are gearing up for his 45th birthday on October 23 by participating in a groundbreaking digital campaign organized by Fandemic. The initiative invites fans from around the world to send birthday wishes, with a goal of collecting one million messages to set a new record in Indian cinema fan culture. With thousands of messages already pouring in, the “Digital Party” has gained massive momentum.
Devara’ creates history before release; Jr NTR’s comeback film sees strong US advance bookings
According to Sacnilk, with four weeks remaining until its release, the film has already grossed $100K in the USA from a limited number of screenings, with some premiere shows already selling out. This early surge indicates that Devara could potentially set a new benchmark for NTR’s solo premieres in North America.
Meet Mahesh Babu's nephew Jaya Krishna. Is he set to become Tollywood’s newest star?
Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni, the son of the late Ramesh Babu and nephew of superstar Mahesh Babu, is set to make his film debut in the Telugu industry. Coming from the illustrious Ghattamaneni family, Jaya Krishna has undergone extensive acting training in the United States and is now meticulously selecting the right script for his launch. His recent photoshoot has already created a buzz, drawing attention to his striking resemblance to his uncle.
Ram Gopal Varma says Tollywood operates on ego, says a star made his flop film run in theatres
Ram Gopal Varma, infamous for his provocative remarks, has once more targeted the Telugu film industry. He recently asserted that Tollywood operates on the egos of its leading actors, resulting in significant financial strain on producers and hardships for buyers. Varma accused a major Telugu star of using personal funds to keep his unsuccessful film running in theaters, despite its lackluster performance.
'Veeranjaneyulu Vihara Yatra’ coming on OTT: When and where to watch 1st Telugu road trip comedy
ETV Win, a leading Telugu streaming platform, is set to delight Tollywood fans with "Veeranjaneyulu Vihara Yatra," possibly the first Telugu family road trip comedy. As reported by 123telugu.com, the VK Naresh-starrer will premiere directly on ETV Win on August 14.
Chiranjeevi has a surprise guest on sets: Ajith Kumar. Pics of two superstars go viral
Ajith Kumar, currently filming Adhik Ravichandran’s 'Good Bad Ugly' in Hyderabad, met Tollywood superstar Chiranjeevi on Wednesday. The shoots for "Good Bad Ugly" and Chiranjeevi’s "Vishwambhara" are both taking place at Annapurna Studio in Hyderabad, reports said. Chiranjeevi also invited Ajith Kumar to his home.
Big Boss 6 Telugu Winner: What is the prize money, runner-up list and host of the show
LV Revanth, Tollywood playback singer who has been one of the season's toughest competitors, has won another reality show. Previously he won Season 9 of Indian Idol.
Ticket price issue: OTT the only choice for Telugu producers
With the directive of the government, the distributors or producers cannot hike the tickets for their movies and have lost control over many other trade-related issues.
Tollywood drugs case: Telugu actor Navdeep appears before ED in Hyderabad
Puri Jagannadh, Rakul Preet Singh and Rana Daggubati have so far appeared before ED.
Tollywood drug case: 'Baahubali' actor Rana Daggubati appears before ED in Hyderabad
The actor was summoned last month in the ongoing money-laundering investigation.
Tollywood drug case: Actress Rakul Preet Singh appears before ED in Hyderabad
The ED had summoned over 10 personalities from Tollywood in connection with money-laundering probe.
Tollywood divided ahead of Bengal polls
The TMC's influence over the Tollygunge-based film industry, known by its portmanteau Tollywood, since even before Mamata Banerjee's ascendance to power in 2011, seems to have been waning with several celebrities shifting their allegiance to the saffron party.
Builders sign up celebs to market projects in Bengal
Jain Group also has top Tollywood A-lister Prosenjit Chatterjee on an exclusive contract to market their smart home project Dream One in Kolkata.
Tollywood slips into Rs 100-crore loss in 2015
The Bengal film industry had incurred a loss of 70 crore in each of the previous two years, according to the East India Motion Pictures Association.
Tollywood stares at bleak future with back-to-back losses
With back-to-back losses, Tollywood is staring at a bleak future. Of Rs 100 crore that went into production, the Bengali film industry could recover only a quarter.
Tollywood cries out for tax breather as single screen theatres gather dust
More than 200 single-screen cinemas in West Bengal downed their shutters over the past three years as hardly any Bengali film crossed Rs 2 crore in box office collections.
Meet the duo behind Shree Ventakesh Films who helped turn around Bengali cinema
SVF is the Yashraj Films of the East,” says Leena Jaisani, head, media and entertainment, FICCI. “SVF has been one of the most important game changers in Tollywood,"
Tollywood sees a revival with new genre of directors and multiplexes
The Tollygunge film industry in Kolkata, aka Tollywood, is on a rapid growth track – hang the slowdowns, downturns, depreciations and what have you.
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