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Jeevi review - Dude |
 "The major strengths lie in Pradeep’s engaging performance, well-written character, and a highly entertaining first half. On the downside, the second half could have been handled with more finesse. Overall, Dude is a youthful entertainer that appeals to both young audiences and families. You may watch it.," writes Jeevi about Dude |
Siddu round table interview |
 Here’s an honest and insightful round table interview with Siddu Jonnalagadda, where he opens up about his film Telusu Kada, his writing process, and creative perspectives. The conversation features Jeevi, Prema, Anwar, and Prakhyath. |
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Telugu films latest news |
• Sharwanand's Biker first look
• Venky joins Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu shoot
• K-Ramp breaks even in 3 days
• Nag & Venky attend Chiru's Diwali bash
• THe Black Gold first look
• AOR Diwali blast promo is hilarious
• Prabhas-Hanu decryption on 22 Oct
• Euphoria on Dec 25
• MSG festiva poster with kids
• Kaantha on Nov 14
• Samyuktha - The Black Gold FL on 20th
• Vishnu Vishal's Aaryan Nail-biting Trailer Unleashed
• Fahadh Faasil first straight Telugu film Don't Trouble the Trouble shoot begins
• Shambhala on Dec 25
• Dude is Diwali winner
• Mahesh Babu launches Jatadhara trailer
• Kantara Chapter 1 in ₹700 cr club
• Jatadhara song released
• Hero Kiran Abbavaram Sets a New Trend with the DJ Mix of ‘K-Ramp’ Teaser & Trailer
• Megastar Chiranjeevi Felicitates Cricketer Tilak Varma
• Meesala Pilla trends at No. 1
• Producers Naveen & Ravi about Dude
• SYG Asura Aagamana glimpse out
• Priyadarshi abt Mithra Mandali
• Siddhu Jonnalagadda about Telusu Kada
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Release dates of forthcoming films |
October 16: Mithra Mandali
October 17: Telusu Kada, Dude
October 18: K-Ramp
October 31: Mass Jathara
November 6: Vrusshabha
November 7: The Girlfriend, Jatadhara
November 14: Kaantha, Santhana Prapthirasthu
November 28: Andhra King Taluka
December 5: Akhanda 2
December 12: Mowgli
December 25: Champion, Shambhala, Euphoria
January 1: Alcohol
January 9: The Raja Saab
January 11: Mana Shankara Vara Prasad
January 14: Anaganaga Oka Raju |
Neeraja Kona interview |
 In this insightful interview with Idlebrain Jeevi, stylist-turned-director Neeraja Kona opens up about her fascinating journey - from studying and interning with renowned US and Italian fashion brands in the USA and London, to accidentally entering the film industry. She shares the early challenges stylists faced in Telugu cinema when she began her career and discusses how her directorial debut, Telusu Kada, explores a fresh and unconventional theme within the rom-com genre. |
Raashii Khanna interview |
 I have been in love twice - once before entering the film industry and once after. I’m not going to say whether the second one is still going on or not. . A must-watch video interview hosted by Jeevi. |
Kiran Abbavaram interview |
 Kiran Abbavaram reveals how K-Ramp’s success will be 100% credited to the director, but if comedy doesn’t work, he’s ready to take 50% of the blame. He speaks highly of director Jains Nani, calling him “an innocent guy” — the very reason K-Ramp will connect with audiences. A must-watch video interview hosted by Jeevi. |
Pradeep Ranganathan interview |
 Pradeep reveals that he plays a good-hearted guy who finds happiness in others’ happiness, and that Dude carries a strong message — a woman should walk out of a toxic relationship, even from marriage. He shares how he discovered Kayadu Lohar and Avana through social media and short films, and praises Mamitha Baiju’s powerful role. A must-watch video interview hosted by Jeevi. |
OG director Sujeeth interview |
 In this exclusive interview, director Sujeeth tells us about genisis of OG title and Gambheera character. And how Pawan Kalyan wanted things to be authentic in They Call Him OG. A must-watch conversation hosted by Jeevi. |
“పయనమే ఆ గమ్యం కన్నా మిన్న పదరా అన్నా!” - Deva Katta |
 Director Deva Katta reflects on his journey from Vennela to Mayasabha in this in-depth article. |
Jeevi interviews Karthik Gattamneni |
 “We followed student filmmaking style to make Mirai. మన రూట్స్ కి వెళ్లి తీసిన సినిమా మిరాయి,” says director Karthik Gattamneni about 12 Sep release Mirai |
Jeevi interviews Teja Sajja |
 In this first-of-its-kind car interview, actor Teja Sajja sits behind the wheel and drives through an open conversation with Idlebrain Jeevi, discussing his ambitious upcoming film Mirai, releasing on September 12 |
Honest Deva Katta interview by Jeevi |
 - Vennela and the challenges of making a crowdfunded debut?
- What went wrong with the Hindi remake of Prasthanam
- The fallout of Auto Nagar Surya and lessons learned
- Caste-driven politics and balancing political representation in Mayasabha
- Why the Baahubali OTT series was scrapped
- Financial model behind OTT movies and series
An interview with Deva Katta |
Some Ramblings - Superman 2025 |
 " Shining city upon the hill," writes Srinivas Kanchibhotla about Superman 2025 |
HIT 3 postmortem by Sailesh |
 "Arjun Sarkaar is a Sigma Male. I personally used darknet and understood how these groups like CTK works. CTK is inspired by a real site in darknet," says director Sailesh Kolanu about HIT 3 |
Twitter Space with editor Ruben |
 participated in an X space organized by idlebrain.com, taking a volley of questions from our editor Jeevi and fans. Here is what he has to say about Game Changer (listen audio and read in English and Telugu) |
Jeevi video interviews Sandeep Reddy Vanga |
 Its easy to make a film in Hollywood than in India. In this exclusive interview Sandeep Reddy Vanga discusses about his 1st December release Animal, his filmmaking process and future projects. Worth a watch |
Deva Katta REPUBLIC screenplay |
 Here is the 152-page screenplay of Deva Katta's acclaimed film Republic. Click here to read it in PDF format |
రిపబ్లిక్ పై పోస్ట్మార్టం |
 రిపబ్లిక్ ఇటీవలే ప్రేక్షకుల ముందుకు వచ్చిన సంగతి తెలిసిందే. తొలుత థియేటర్లలో తర్వాత ఓటీటీ ఫ్లాట్ఫామ్ జీ 5లోనూ రిలీజ్ అయ్యి పలు విమర్శకుల ప్రేఖ్శకుల మన్ననలందుకుంది. జీ5 OTT రిలీజ్ సందర్భంగా, దర్శకుడు దేవ్కట్టా ఈ సినిమాకు సంబంధించి తనకు తాను చేసుకున్న విశ్లేషణ ఇది. |
Rajamouli can never go wrong! |
 “Telugu audiences have given such a status to Rajamouli that whatever he narrates will become the right story,” writes Jeevi |
Idlebrain.com/Jeevi on CNBC TV 18 |
 Your favrite web site idlebrain.com and Jeevi are featured by CNBC TV 18 business channel |
Jeevi interview in Josh |
| We are re-publishing the interview of idlebrain.com Jeevi published in Hyderabad Josh magazine |
Friend of Orphans |
 Know more about Purna Chandra Rao - Friend of Orphans who moved Gamyam director Krishh |
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