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SpecialStory

Tanhaji

CoverStory

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Bollywood and Tollywood. We bring you about the updates on
movies like Malang, Chhapaak, Jawaani jaaneman,Thanaji,
Sarileru Neekevvaru, Bheeshma, Krack, World Famous
Lover, Chak De India, Ala Vaikunta Puram Loo. Special
articles on celebrities like Urvashi Rautela,Nagarjuna,Nikhil,
Naga Shaurya, Allu Arjun, Kangana Ranaut, Nora Fatehi,
Vikrant Massey, Pooja Hegde,Shraddha Kapoor, Varun
Dhawan, Deepika Padukone, Ajay Devgn,Pawan Kalyan,
Prabhas,Brahmanandam,Nani, Urmila Matondkar. Along with
these, we present you movie reviews, celebrity tweets and
special interviews which will entertain you to the core.

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Contents Tweets 10
FEBRUARY- 2020

Bioscope 12

Malang
Bheeshma

Krack

Review

Thanaji, 20

Chhapaak

SarileruNeekevvaru

SpecialStory 32

Taanaji

ExclusiveInterview 34

Naga-Shaurya

Events

Zee Cine Awards Tamil 2020 45

48 Top10 CINESPRINT

Highest Paid Tollywood VOLUME 8 l ISSUE 02

Actors - 2019

Stary Eyed

62 Allu-Arjun,

Kangana-Ranaut

Rizing Star

68 Nora-Fatehi,

Vikrant-Massey

Shooting Location

76 Krack-Movie

Hollywood Tea News

80 Aaron-Carter

Madison-Beer
Kourt_Luka

Behind the Scenes

84 Malang,

World Famous Lover

Contents CoverStory 88
FEBRUARY- 2020
Pooja--Hegde

Star of the Month

Mahesh Babu 92

Shraddha-Kapoor

Celebrity of the Month

Varun-Dhawan, 100

Deepika-Padukone

Legendofthemonth 108

Ajay-Devgn

Movie around

Thanaji, 112
Chhapaak

Aswathama

OLDEN MOVIE

116

Chak De India

Spot A star CINESPRINT

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Chiranjeevi Launch
MAA Diary 2020

Divas and Models

130 SonyCharistha

Sreemukhi
Ragini-Dwivedi

Fashion & Lifestyle

134 Fashion Week

Bourie Spring 2018

Studio Round up

136 Pawan-Kalyan

Vijay
Prabhas

Celebrity Birthdays

138 Brahmanandam,

Nani,
Urmila Matondkar

146 Loughatme

Celebrity tweets

Nagarjuna Akkineni

Excited abt Vijayendra Prasad,the writer of films like Ba
ahubali,Magadheera,Eega,Bajrani Bhaijaan,Rajanna
is conducting an "Idea to Script - writer’s workshop"
for developing Feature film scripts exclusively at
Annapurna college of film & media.

Eesha Rebba

Hello friends vote for our Indian captain Rani
@imranirampal She is the only Indian athlete

nominated for World Games athlete of the
year. She is making us proud and let’s do our

part by supporting her

Nikhil

#Arjunsuravaram a story of 9Lakh Unemployed
Engineering Graduates.
I’m also a part of those 9L.What an spectacular
Movie!! I think @actor_Nikhil is also an ngineering
Graduate.Any way hearty Congratulations & C u
in more movies like that.

Vedhika

Lohri means Lo+Hari which means Accept
me Hari (Krishna) I surrender myself, please

accept me. Im all yours. A prayer from a
fallen soul to the Supersoul. A very happy
Krishna consciousness Lohari to all. Stay divine

n blissful always

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Mahesh Babu

Shocking and sad to hear the news about
Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna!
A legend on the court...loved every bit
of his game!!! Gone way too soon...

Strength and deepest condolences to the
bereaved family.

URVASHI RAUTELA

Run. Fly. Jump do whatever it takes to follow
your passion - specially if it makes a positive
impact. Thank you beautiful @priyankachopra
for an unforgettable super engaging date night

at #UMANG2020…

Rakul Singh

1917 is not a film , it’s a MASTERPIECE! All I can
say is it left me speechless, spellbound and in
awe of the team to have pulled this through.

Not a second to blink or look away .JUST
WOW ! And WOW !! Bow down the best film

I’ve seen till date.

Jr NTR

Kudos to Murali Sharma for supporting them with
a a great performance. Outstanding work by
@MusicThaman is a major asset for the film.
Special mention for PS Vinod 's cinematography.
Congratulations to the entire team and
@haarikahassine for a job well done.

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Bioscope

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Ram Charan

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EVIEW

BOLLYWOOD

4/5

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Tanhaji : The Unsung Warrior

Story :

The film traces the life of the fierce Maratha warrior, Tanhaji Malusare, who was one
of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s closest aides and a military leader. It focuses on
the famous Battle of Sinhagad (February 4, 1670), which saw Tanhaji take on
Udaybhan, a Rajput who fought for Aurangzeb against the Marathas.

Analysis :

Under the Treaty of Purandar, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (Sharad
Kelkar) surrendered 23 forts to Aurangzeb (Luke Kenny), including the
Kondhana (now called Sinhagad), which was of strategic importance.
Rajmata Jijabai (Padmavati Rao) swore that she would walk
bare feet till the fort is recaptured by the Marathas. Four years
later, Aurangzeb sends Udaybhan (Saif Ali Khan) with a huge
army and a massive canon called 'naagin', to ensure that
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj cannot reclaim the fort. While
Shivaji Maharaj plans a campaign, he doesn't want to send
his trusted lieutenant and dear friend, Subedar Tanhaji
Malusare on the battlefield, as the latter's son is about
to get married. When Tanhaji gets to know of the
'mohim' (campaign), he implores Shivaji Maharaj to
give him an opportunity to win Kondhana.

Final Word:

The Unsung Warrior' scores on various
counts — superior performances,
powerful action, visual impact, and
most of all, it unfolds a story from the
pages of history that deserved to
be told, with just this kind of
intensity, passion and vigour.

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BOLLYWOOD

Chhapaak

Story :

The life of a nineteen-year-old girl takes a turn when she is subjected to a horrific acid
attack. But she resolves to fight for justice and reclaim her life.

Analysis :

Meghna Gulzar’s ‘Chhapaak’ is inspired by the story of real life acid attack
survivor, Laxmi Agarwal, who has become a symbol of strength and inspiration
for many women. The film is a fictionalized account with Deepika Padukone
playing the central character Malti, who is attacked in broad daylight on the
streets of Delhi by a friend of the family, Bashir Khan aka Babbu and his
aide.

As the narrative chooses a non-linear route, we first meet Malti
when she is on a job hunt – consciously trying to move on from the
emotional scars that the heinous crime has left her with. For the
physical scars, she has to go through a number of complicated
surgeries. In fact, far from the dreams she nursed of being
a singer, her life is now an intersection of her work with an
NGO for acid victims, her multiple surgeries and her court
cases.

Final Word:

‘Chhapaak’ is not a film that lets you go easy,
just as one begins to settle in to think Malti has
managed to get better of her perpetrator, it
jolts you with a few grim, uncomfortable
reminders.

‘Chhaapak’ is a sensitive film with a
delicate, yet powerful, handling of a
heinous crime against women, and
an important story that needs to
be heard.

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3.5/5

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EVIEW

TOLLYWOOD

3/5

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Sarileru Neekevvaru

Story :

Sarileru Neekevvaru is the story of an Army Major Ajay Krishna (Mahesh Babu) who
dedicates his life for the country. One fine day, he travels to Kurnool on a mission and
during this journey, he meets Samskruthi (Rashmika Mandanna) who falls for him. After
reaching Kurnool, he meets Bharathi (Vijayashanthi) who fights with a well-known
politician (Prakash Raj) and lands in trouble. The rest of Sarileru Neekevvaru is all
about how Ajay sorts out all the issues and helps the family of Bharathi. Watch
Sarileru Neekevvaru to know about the problem, the relation between Ajay,
Bharathi and his secret mission.

Analysis :

Sarileru Neekevvaru's first half is a perfect blend of all the needed
commercial ingredients. Superstar fans will be left in wow with the
army stuff and the first song 'Daang Daang'. The train episode looks
hilarious and is packed with entertainment though it looks lengthy.
'He is so Cute' song will impress youth. The interval episode of
Sarileru Neekevvaru is a blast and elevates the entire first half. It
is the major highlight of the film. The entire first half of Sarileru
Neekevvaru is a perfect treat.

The second half of Sarileru Neekevvaru takes an
emotional and revenge path. The scenes between
Mahesh Babu and Prakash Raj are packed with
interesting narration. Vijayashanthi is the major
emotional connect of the film. The songs have
been canned well. The climax song 'Mind Block'
is a perfect number and is the best song in the
career of Mahesh.

Final Word:

Sarileru Neekevvaru is a decent action
and mass entertainer that is laced
with enough dose of entertainment.
Mahesh Babu tops the show with
his flawless performance.

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TOLLYWOOD

Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo

Story :

Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo is the story of son swapping. A middle-class father Valmiki
(Murali Sharma) swaps his son for his boss Ramachandra (Jayaram) and brings
home his son. He raises Bantu (Allu Arjun) and the secret unfolds after 20 long
years. Bantu reaches his home Vaikunthapurramu after coming to know about
the truth and the rest of the film is all about what happens next. Watch Ala
Vaikunthapurramuloo to know about the problems of his family and how he
resolves them.

Analysis :

Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo has a pleasant and decent first half and it is
packed with all the commercial ingredients. Allu Arjun shines in the
role and his episodes with Murali Sharma have been completely
convincing. The songs are shot well and the emotional episodes
are well-presented. Trivikram's dialogues are the major
asset of Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo and the first half of Ala
Vaikunthapurramuloo is completely passable.

The second half of Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo is
completely flawless and is packed with emotions. Allu
Arjun stuns with his dance moves and when it comes
to fights, he will be a treat for masses. The last forty
minutes of the film is the major highlight of Ala
Vaikunthapurramuloo. The film will impress the
family crowds bigtime. Allu Arjun and Murali
Sharma's performances stand out.

Final Word:

Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo is a perfect
Sankranthi treat and draws huge
family crowds to theatres during
the holiday season. A must
watch.

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3/5

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Tanhaji

Roaring Loud at the Box-office

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Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language
biographical period action film starring Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali
Khan, and Kajol. Directed by Om Raut, the film is set in the
17th century and based on the life of Tanaji Malusare, who was
the military leader of Shivaji, founder of the Maratha Empire.

he came from a Hindu Koli family.

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The film depicts Tanhaji's attempts to
recapture the Kondhana fortress once
it passes on to the Mughal emperor
Aurangzeb who transfers its control to his
trusted guard Udaybhan Singh Rathore.

Principal photography commenced
on 25 September 2018 and the film
was theatrically released in 3D and
conventional theatres in India on 10
January 2020. It received positive
reviews from critics, who highlighted the
action sequences, performances, and
visual effects but criticized the filmmakers
of historical revisionism to pander to
a right-wing Hindu nationalist political
climate. As of 1 February 2020, Tanhaji
has earned Rs 323.33 crore worldwide.

After losing his father in an attack,
Tanhaji grows up to become Maratha
Emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's
military leader. As Mughal Emperor
Aurangzeb seizes the strategic hill
fortress Kondhana in order to make
it the Mughal base of Southern India
from where he could extend his empire,
Shivaji, who gave away the fortress
as the part of a peace treaty, tries to
hide this from Tanhaji whose son is
going to get married. When Tanhaji
discovers about this, he sets out to stop
Aurangzeb's trusted soldier Udaybhan
Singh Rathore from reaching the fortress
and taking control of it as per his king's
orders. This forms the story of the film.

The film's music was composed by
Ajay-Atul, Sachet-Parampara and Mehul
Vyas with lyrics written by Swanand
Kirkire and Anil Verma. Tanhaji is the first
blockbuster for Bollywood in 2020.

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Exclusive Interview

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Naga Shaurya

Thanks to the audience
for the success of
Aswathama

Young actor Naga Shaurya needs a hit at any cost
and the actor himself worked on the script of

Aswathama which released recently and is running
successfully. The film directed by Ramana Teja is an
action thriller laced with a social drama. Mehreen is

the leading lady and IRA Creations
produced the film.

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Exclusive Interview

Here is an interview of Naga Shaurya about Aswathama:

Reason behind your a lot of inputs and I happily Struggle after
emotional speech at added them in my story. the failure of
the audio launch? Teja has made the film in a Nartanasala?
superb manner and everyone
Right from the day, this film was watching the film are loving For six months, there
launch, I have gone through it. I thank the audience for was silence in our lives.
various emotions in my life. I making the film a huge hit. The respect, finance and
have closely seen every aspect many other factors were
of film making and how people Why did you opt for on a stake with me and my
stay with you and what are the Ghibran in place of family. From the day the film
problems you face. That is the Sri Charan for the began, we knew the output
reason I said I have learned a BGM? and as I gave the word to
lot in this film. I have got the title the director we went ahead.
of the film tattooed on my chest The moment we saw the
and you can understand how final output, I felt that this The reason behind
special the film is for me. needs to be taken to the next the change of
level and it will only happen image?
On whom is this film with an experienced person
based? like Ghibran. We met him I am sick and tired of doing
in Chennai and he told us the same old love stories
I have a very close friend called that he will only work on this and also want to prove that I
Priya and I have written this film after he sees the movie. can do any sort of role in my
story keeping her in mind. What He saw the film and liked career. As an actor, I want
if something happens to a girl it so much. His BGM is the to grow and Ashwathama is
close to me or in fact any other biggest asset. the first step.
girl in the country. The story is
quite relatable for every girl in Comparisons with Your future projects
society. Rakshasudu? in your production?

Did you allow changes Yes, the film has that flavor There are so many projects
that were requested and in fact, the audience will in my production house and
by the director in your also remember Khakee and I am writing a love story as
story? Khaidi. As the investigation of now. I am planning to
and some set up of the film is make this film with a young
From the day I started writing the will have that flavor and will hero. Everything depends
story, Teja was with me. He gave impress one and all. on how this film works out at
the box office.

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Grapevine

Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan Kangana Ranaut Salman Khan

It's sad news for Actress Kangana Bollywood actor
Shah Rukh Khan and Ranaut has found a Salman Khan on
quirky connection with Tuesday created
family. The Raees Indian cricket captain a stir after a video
actor's sister Noor Virat Kohli. "A lot of of him snatching a
Jehan passed away people tell me that mobile phone from
in Peshawar, Pakistan. Virat and I share a lot the hands of a Goa
Noor Jehan was a of similarities. He is from airport staffer who
cousin of Shah Rukh a different background tried to click a selfie
and was suffering and he made a name with the actor went
from some ailment for for himself, and made viral. The students'
a long time. Jehan’s people fall in love with wing of Congress,
husband Asif Burhan him," Kangana said National Students'
revealed that Noor when asked what she
was suffering from oral thought was common Union of India
cancer. For those not between Virat and her. (NSUI), has urged
in the know, Jehan "The one thing we have Goa Chief Minister
was a 52-year-old, in common is that the Pramod Sawant
paternal cousin of more controversies we to ban Khan from
have, the more popular entering Goa if he
Shah Rukh. does not apologise
we get.
publicly.

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Trivia Hrithik Roshan Sunny Leone

One more star Actor Hrithik Roshan Bollywood actress Sunny
kid is entering the made a blockbuster Leone has joined hands
entertainment industry Bollywood debut 19 with People for the Ethical
and as usual, the years ago with "Kaho Treatment of Animals India
expectations are sky- (PETA) for a new campaign
high. We are talking Naa... Pyaar Hai", against use of animal skin.
about Pooja Bedi's and since then he Sunny is set promote vegan
daughter and Kabir has been featured in fashion, which is free from
Bedi's granddaughter several films that ran leather or other animal
Alaya F, who is gearing the gamut of genres derived materials. "It has
up for her Bollywood from love story to been wonderful associating
debut with Saif Ali patriotism. His movies with PETA India, working on
Khan and Tabu starrer, like "Fiza", "Kabhi Khushi so many campaigns - from
Jawaani Jaaneman, Kabhie Gham", "Koi encouraging the adoption
which is set to hit Mil Gaya", "Dhoom 2" and sterilisation of cats and
screens this Friday. The and "Zindagi Na Milegi dogs to speaking about
promo and songs have Dobara" turned out the importance of going
received a positive to be hits though he vegetarian. I look forward to
feedback from the failed to impress with unveiling the next campaign
audience and we are a string of projects soon, which for now, I'll say
expecting the film to such as "Yaadien", "Na will help animals save their
take a decent start at Tum Jaano Na Hum",
"Lakshaya", "Kites" and skins," she said.
the box office. "Mohenjo Daro".

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Grapevine

Tollywood

Mahesh Babu Pooja Hegde Prabhas

Superstar Mahesh Actress Pooja Hegde Young Rebel star
Babu's latest outing has made a donation Prabhas upcoming
Sarileru Neekevvaru of Rs 2.5 lakhs for two
is still doing superb children suffering from movie which is
collections at the box cancer. Recently, she tentatively titled
office. At present, as Jaan under the
attended an event direction of Jil fame
Mahesh Babu is hosted by, CURE Radhakrishna is
enjoying holidays progressing at a
in the USA with his Foundation. The event rapid pace. Makers
wife Namrata and was held to announce have laid Massive
kids Gautham and the 6th Biennial ‘Cancer sets in Annapoorna
Sitara. According to
the latest update, Crusaders Invitation studios with a
Mahesh Babu has Cup’, a world-class golf whopping budget
decided to undergo tournament which will of 3 CRS. Makers
knee surgery to treat be held as a fund-raiser are canning some
an injury he sustained and awareness initiative
during the shoot of vital scenes in
Aagadu in 2014. to support the child this set.
cancer patient.

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Shweta Basu Nithiin Shruti Haasan

Kotha Bangaru Lokam We already know that Shruti, who is the
actress Shweta Basu the young actor Nithin daughter of actors
Prasad had announced is set to enter wedlock Kamal Haasan and
her separation from in a couple of months Sarika Thakur, has been
young director Rohit and will be having a a part of the film industry
Mittal in December, destination wedding for a long time. She
in Dubai, which will be predominantly works in
just a year after attended only by close the Tamil, Telugu, and
their marriage. In Hindi films. However,
a latest interview friends and family Shruti's fans are well
with a Bollywood members. The sources treated by her Gram. On
entertainment portal, say that the wedding work front, Shruti would
Shweta said that she be seen in a short film
and her former husband preparations are in sharing screen space
have filed for divorce. full swing. From the with Kajol. Titled Devi,
Shweta said that she is wedding venue to the the project is Kajol and
not closed to the idea of guest list, everything is Shruti's first short film ever.
falling in love again, but all set for the actor’s The movie was shot in
right now her only focus marriage. The pre-
is her career and wedding celebrities will just two days.
be started from 15th
her work. April followed by the
wedding on 16th April

and reception.

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Deepika Padukone
Puts Her Heart and Soul

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Chhapaak is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed
by Meghna Gulzar and produced by Deepika Padukone and

Meghna Gulzar in collaboration with Fox Star Studios. Based on
the life of Laxmi Agarwal, it stars Padukone as an acid attack
survivor, alongside Vikrant Massey.

The film was announced on 24 December survivor Laxmi Agarwal.
2018 by Padukone on her Twitter account; it
marks her first production venture. Filming took Chhapaak earned Rs 4.77 crore at the
place from March to June 2019 in New Delhi domestic box office on its opening day. On
and Mumbai. Days before the film's release, the second day, the film collected Rs 6.90
Padukone visited students who were brutalized crore. On the third day, the film collected Rs
during the 2020 JNU Attack, which led to a 7.35 crore, taking total opening weekend
divided response on Twitter. A few right-wing collection to Rs 19.02 crore. As of 31 January
magazines later wrongly reported that the 2020, with a net of Rs 39.35 crore in India
religion of the acid thrower in the film was and Rs 16.03 crore overseas, the film has a
changed from a Muslim into a Hindu character. worldwide gross collection of Rs 55.38 crore.
The film's music is composed by Shankar–
The film was theatrically released in India on Ehsaan–Loy while lyrics are written by Gulzar.
10 January 2020. The film was allowed by the
government to be exhibited without payment Followіng the fіlm's release, the state of
of taxes in the states of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Uttarakhand announced a new pensіon
Pradesh and Rajasthan. It received positive scheme for acіd attack survіvors. Chhapaak
reviews from critics but the film failed to rake is made on a budget of Rs 45 crores. The
decent numbers in its final run. The film is film is a commercially successful venture
based on the real-life story of acid attack considering it is a critically acclaimed art film.

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Zee Cine Awards Tamil 2020

was a grand affair!

Zee Cine Awards 2020 was a star-studded event that honoured films,
techinicians, actors and others under one roof. The event saw presence
of A-listers such as Kamal Haasan, Samantha Akkineni, Nayanthara,

Dhanush and others.

Here is the list of winners:

Best Editor: Sathyaraj Natarajan for Super Deluxe
Best Art Director: Vijay Athinathan for Super Deluxe
Best Debut Director: Arunraja Kamaraj for Kanaa
Best Supporting Actor Male: George Maryan for Kaithi
Best Choreographer: Prabhudheva for “Rowdy Baby” (Maari 2)
Best Lyricist: Thamarai for “Kannaana Kanney” (Viswasam)
Best Playback Singer (Female): Shreya Ghoshal for NGK song “Anbe Peranbe”
The Pride of Indian Music: AR Rahman

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Best Music Director: Anirudh for Petta
Best Story: Ram for Peranbu
Best Screenplay: Radhakrishnan Parthiban for Oththa Seruppu

Pride of Indian Cinema: Kamal Haasan
Favourite Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj for Kaithi

Best Debut Actor Male: Dhruv Vikram for Aditya Varma
Best Director: Vetri Maaran for Asuran
Best Actor Female (Jury Special Mention): Samantha Akkineni
Socially Responsible Hero: Vijay Sethupathi
Best Actor Female: Aishwarya Rajesh for Kanaa
Best Actor Male: Dhanush for Asuran
Favourite Heroine: Nayanthara for Viswasam and Bigil
Favourite Film of The Year: Viswasam
Most Empowering Performer of The Decade: Ajith

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Highest Paid

Tollywood

TOP10 Actors - 2019

Prabhas

(20% cut. Then, the film)

1In a recent interview, he was asked about
the rumour going around that he is charging
Rs 100 crore for Saaho. "Baahubali has set
the bar high, but Saaho was a Rs 250 crore
film so I knew I couldn't charge my usual
remuneration. I started out with a 20 per
cent cut. Then, the film went slightly over
and though my friends were ready to pay
up, I couldn't take their money knowing they
were putting in so much without thinking of
what they'd earn," Prabhas told

Mahesh Babu(Rs 25-30 crore)

Mahesh Babu is an actor with a pan-Indian
appeal and he charges the above-mentioned
figure for a movie. If reports are to be believed,
the much-loved actor increased his salary for
Spider, because of the film being bilingual. His
most recent release Bharat Ane Nenu, Sarileru

2Nekevaru too performed in an exceedingly good

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Pawan Kalyan(Rs 22-30 crore)

Pawan Kalyan could rightly be listed
among the biggest ever stars of

Tollywood with huge popularity. His 25th
film Agnyaathavaasi had a huge hype
surrounding it and it was even tagged

3as Pawan Kalyan's last movie as he is
stepping into politics.

4Jr NTR(Rs 28 crore)
Jr NTR has been a part of some real big
hits with the actor coming up with back-
to-back hits. Most of his recent films like
Temper, Nannaku Prematho, Janatha
Garage, Jai Lava Kusa, Aravinda Sametha,
etc., enjoyed a fabulous run in the theatres.
Upcoming Movie is RRR.
Ram Charan(Rs 28 crore)
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Ram Charan has delivered a big
blockbuster in the form of Rangasthalam.
The film shattered many records and holds

most of the non-Baahubali records in its
kitty, which is indeed a big achievement.

5Upcoming Movie is RRR.

Highest Paid

Tollywood

TOP10 Actors - 2019

6Allu Arjun(Rs 20 crore)
Allu Arjun has been delivering a good
number of hits with most of his recent
Ala Vaikuntapuramlo, films enjoying
a good outing in the Telugu speaking
regions. Apart from that, his films
have a market in entire South India.

Venkatesh(Rs 12 crore)

Venkatesh has delivered his career-best share
in the form of F2, Venky Mama and it has

once again assured his popularity among the
Telugu movie audiences. The Venkatesh starrer

enjoyed a fabulous outing in the USA as well.
The movie also became one among the Top 10

7Tollywood grossers of all time.

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