Mandolin Srinivas, maestro with the Midas touch, passes away
A musician par excellence, Uppalapu Srinivas, who struck the right note with the mandolin, died here Friday leaving his fans emotionally shaken and a void in the music world. He was 45.

Mandolin Srinivas's first salary was Rs.175: Balasubrahmanyam
"Shocked" with the untimely demise of well-known mandolin player U. Srinivas, renowned playback singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB) went down memory lane and shared how he met the late musician who earned Rs.175 as his first salary.

'Aagadu' to release in record number of screens in US
Superstar Mahesh Babu-starrer Telugu actioner "Aagadu" will will release in a staggering 159 screens in the US Friday, says producer Anil Sunkara

RGV never tried to exploit me: Naveena
Actress Mrudhula Basker aka Naveena, who features in a sensuous promo song for Ram Gopal Varma's (RGV) upcoming Telugu thriller "Ice Cream 2", says she was never "forced to do the song" and that the filmmaker hasn't exploited her.

Vishnu Manchu elated with response to 'Anukshanam'
Actor Vishnu Manchu is happy with the response to his latest Telugu thriller "Anukshanam". He has been getting appreciation from all quarters for his role as a police officer in hunt of a serial killer.

Karthika as funny as Naresh in 'Brother of Bommali'
Actress Karthika Nair, who plays the twin sister of actor-comedian Allari Naresh in upcoming Telugu action-comedy "Brother of Bommali", has impressed the film's director B. Chinni with her comic skills.

Allu Arjun to shed 10 kg for his next
Actor Allu Arjun has hit the gym to shed about 10 kg for his role in filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas's yet-untitled Telugu film, which is expected to go on floors soon.

I deserve credit too, says debut director Revan Yadu
First-time director Revan Yadu is upset that actor Shivaji is taking all the credit for the success of his latest Telugu release "Boochamma Boochodu". He says directors also deserve some laurels.

Manoj dedicates 'Devadas break up' song to girls
Actor Manchu Manoj says the "Devadas breakup song", the behind-the-scenes video of which has gone viral online, is dedicated to all the girls who "inspired" him.

Writer Gopi Mohan to wield the megaphone
Telugu film writer Gopi Mohan, popular for his work in movies such as "Dhee", "Dubai Seenu" and "Denikaina Ready", will direct actor Sunil Varma in a yet untitled project in the language soon.