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Jeevi review - Peddi |
 "After a long time, here is a big-budget, highly anticipated Telugu film that places content and honest storytelling above formula. It is definitely worth watching," writes Jeevi about Peddi |
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Telugu films latest news
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• Mega158 Pollachi schedule completed
• Nag Ashwin about Sing Geetham
• Maa Inti Bangaram gets UA
• Kiran Abbavaram directorial launch on 12 June
• Raja The Raja new song released
• #NBK111 explosive glimpse out
• Rajamouli buys Sing Geetham ticket
• NBK: The biggest definition of Mass Hero
• Sing Geetham on 12 June
• Sigma Style Crosses 5 Million Views
• SYG Mumbai schedule wrapped up
• Editor Sreekar Prasad about AI & Human Emotion
• Anumana Pakshi teaser out
• Allu Arjun Praises Peddi, Congratulates Ram Charan and Team
• Slum Dog teaser out
• Peddi - ₹315 cr in 5 days
• Bhola Balayya song launched
• Peddi - 292.5 cr in 4 days
• Nagabandham tour details
• Irumudi on August 21
• Peddi 236.7 cr in 3 days
• Thella Kaagitham FL out
• Legends Kamal Haasan & Singeetham Together
• Nag Ashwin about Sing Geetham
• Peddi 2 days - ₹181.8 cr |
Release dates of forthcoming films |
June 4: Peddi
June 11: Sing Geetham
June 19: Maa Inti Bangaram, Deewana, Transfer Trimurthulu
June 26: Lenin
July 3: Nagabandham, Rao Bahadur
July 31: Sigma
August 14 : Vishwanath & Sons
August 21: Irumudi
August 28: Bhogi
September 11: Ranabaali
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DOP Rathnavelu Peddi interview |
 Ace cinematographer R. Rathnavelu opens up about his journey from Arya to Rangasthalam, Devara and Peddi, revealing the visual ideas and technical innovations behind his most celebrated films. He also shares fascinating insights into Ram Charan’s transformation for Peddi, working with Sukumar and A.R. Rahman, and how emotion drives his cinematography. |
Buchi Babu Sana interview |
 Buchi Babu Sana speaks to Idlebrain Jeevi about the making of Peddi, starring Ram Charan, revealing the five-year journey, emotional storytelling, late-90s backdrop, and the actor’s intense transformation for the role. He also shares insights on working with A. R. Rahman, the influence of mentor Sukumar, and the powerful emotional climax designed to leave a lasting impact on audiences. |
Avinash Kolla interview about Peddi |
 In this Jeevi interview with production designer Avinash Kolla, he reveals how #Peddi is being crafted as a raw and authentic 1970s-80s period drama with 24 massive outdoor sets, natural filmmaking, and Ram Charan’s four striking transformations across cricket and kushti phases. |
Jeevi Podcast with Ravi Babu |
 In this Jeevi podcast, Ravi Babu talks about filmmaking discipline, the risks of OTT vs theatrical releases, and staying true to his originality without chasing commercial formulas. He also reveals how he cast Vijay Deverakonda and Yami Gautam before they became popular, and shares how his creativity in films like Allari and Nachavule helped cut production costs. His latest film Razor is set to release on May 8. |
Faria Abdullah interview - GPS |
 Faria Abdullah opens up about her latest film Gaayapadda Simham. She also shares the unique story of her parents - her Hindu father embracing Islam, her Muslim mother being deeply influenced by Hinduism - and how their journey eventually led to love. She further expresses her views on the controversial topic of Instagram subscriptions. |
Ritesh Rana interview - JetLee |
 "JetLee is The Bourne Identity meets Deadpool kind of film. If Satya is doing a Mission Impossible kind of film seriously, this generates unintended humour," says director Ritesh Rana about 1 May release JetLee |
Deep Dive into Dacoit with Sesh |
 Adivi Sesh reflects on his journey from early struggles to crafting Dacoit, a grounded yet cinematic love story told in a non-linear format. He also shares insights into his creative approach, inspirations, audience connect, and ambition of his upcoming project G2. |
Tharun Bhaskar interview |
 Actor/Director Tharun Bhaskar talks about his 1st May release Gaayapadda Simham in which he acted as a deported man from USA and how he takes the revenge. He also talks about high-anticipated film ENE 2. Interview hosted by Jeevi |
Deep Dive into Biker
Abhilash Reddy interview |
 A deep dive into the technical details and aesthetic choices of the film "Biker" by the director Abhilash Reddy Kankara
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Adivi Sesh interview |
 “Cinema is my topmost priority. Over the years, we’ve built an ecosystem where talent is nurtured and appreciated. It’s an approach where everyone puts cinema first,” says Adivi Sesh about his April 10 release Dacoit. |
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 |
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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