Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela have their hands full, caring for three kids. But for Upasana, motherhood for the second time feels calmer and more conscious. It is also because her husband has been a hands-on father, among other things. Even before delivering her twins, the entrepreneur and philanthropist didn’t take maternity leave. Here’s why!
Upasana Konidela opens up about managing twins
Amid diapers and burp cloths, Upasana Konidela continues to feel calmer. Stepping into motherhood for the second time doesn’t feel chaotic, as she’s been there, done that. In an interview with Variety India, Upasana revealed that her husband, actor Ram Charan, has been a hands-on father, making things easier for her.
When she became a mom for the first time with daughter Klin Kaara Konidela in 2023, everything for her was beautiful and overwhelming. But this time, she feels more relaxed and grounded. “I’ve learned to let go of a lot, and now I don’t panic over the small things anymore,” says the entrepreneur, adding that managing twins is magical.
Watching her three kids together brings an extraordinary sense of fulfilment to Upasana. While she feels every moment is a learning experience, the mommy dearest admitted that her husband has been incredibly hands-on, especially with their elder daughter, Kaara. “They share such a special bond. For us, making sure each child feels equally loved and secure is what truly makes the difference,” expressed the mother.
Pregnancy is subjective. But Upasana didn’t feel the need to go on maternity leave before delivering her twins, a boy and a girl. She explained that in her line of work, there isn’t really a holiday. Hence, she’s wired that way. “I’m not sure whether to feel happy or conflicted about it. My work gives me purpose and happiness, and my children give me pure joy,” admitted Upasana.
She feels both her kids and business deserve attention and space to grow. Having said that, she is currently focusing on healing and slowly delivering her next hospital project. For her, life is all about creating a balance, and priorities shift with time. Over the years, she has learned to embrace that rhythm depending on what’s needed.
After the birth of their twin babies, the couple hosted their near and dear ones at a naming ceremony. At the intimate event, they named their son Shivram and their second daughter Anveera Devi.
It’s a double delight for Ram Charan and Upasana’s family! The couple welcomed twins, a boy and a girl, on Saturday night. Charan’s father and Megastar Chiranjeevi took to his social media handle to announce the news. He stated that, with immense joy and a heart full of gratitude, the family is happy to share that his son Ram Charan and daughter-in-law Upasana have been blessed with twins. Chiranjeevi’s post confirmed that both the babies and the mother are healthy and doing well. “Welcoming these little ones into our family is a moment of pure joy and divine blessing for us as grandparents. We sincerely thank everyone for their prayers, love, blessings and good wishes,” the statement further read.
With immense joy and a heart full of gratitude, we are happy to share that @AlwaysRamCharan and @upasanakonidela have been blessed with twins – a baby boy and a baby girl.
Both the babies and the mother are healthy and doing well. ✨
Chiranjeevi’s announcement has sparked celebrations in the family. Congratulatory messages are pouring in for Charan and Upasana. It is double the joy for the family, considering that the news has come following the blockbuster success of Charan’s recent release, Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu.
Both families to address the press
Charan and Upasana already have a girl child, Klin Kaara Konidela, born in June 2023. Over the last few days, reports had been doing the rounds that Ram Charan and Upasana were on the anvil of announcing something big. The buzz intensified with social media reports and fans getting excited about the couple becoming parents for the second time. The exciting moment finally arrived on Saturday night, with Chiranjeevi himself announcing the news. Both families will address the press on Sunday morning.
Ram Charan and his entrepreneur wife Upasana Kamineni Konidela have welcomed twins. The official update about the twins’ birth was shared by Chiranjeevi on his social media handle.
Ram Charan and wife Upasana Konidela welcome twins
In a recent post on social media, Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Kamineni Konidela announced the birth of their twin babies. The actor and his entrepreneur wife are now proud parents to a baby boy and a baby girl.
Sharing the update, Chiranjeevi wrote, “With immense joy and a heart full of gratitude, we are happy to share that Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela have been blessed with twins – a baby boy and a baby girl.”
“Both the babies and the mother are healthy and doing well. Welcoming these little ones into our family is a moment of pure joy and divine blessing for us as grandparents. We sincerely thank everyone for their prayers, love, blessings and good wishes. – Chiranjeevi & Surekha,” the actor added.
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Earlier, the couple welcomed their first child, Klin Kaara Konidela, on June 20, 2023. Later, on October 23, 2025, Ram Charan and Upasana officially confirmed that they were expecting again, marking another milestone in their growing family.
The update was shared through a video during their Diwali celebrations at home. As the couple announced the happy news, several celebrities extended their congratulatory messages as they prepared to become parents once again.
Initially, Upasana’s mother, Shobana Kamineni, confirmed that the couple was expecting twins. Now, the couple are proud parents to two daughters and a son.
Ram Charan’s next movie
Ram Charan will next be seen in the lead role in Peddi, a sports action drama directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The film is set against a rural village backdrop, with a cricket tournament at its core.
The movie features Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead, marking her second venture into Telugu cinema after Devara: Part 1. The cast also includes Shiva Rajkumar, Divyendu, Jagapathi Babu, and several others in key roles.
The music and background score are composed by AR Rahman. The first single, Chikiri Chikiri, was released earlier in 2025. The film is slated for release on March 27, 2026.
Ram Charan is currently working on his next film, Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The upcoming sports action drama is slated to release on March 27, 2026. Ahead of its release, the RRR actor shared a BTS picture, hinting that the first single from the movie will be unveiled soon.
Ram Charan shares BTS picture feat. AR Rahman
Sharing an image via his official Instagram handle, Ram Charan was seen alongside director Buchi Babu Sana and AR Rahman at the latter’s studio.
The actor wrote, “#Peddi – an AR Rahman musical. The maestro has captured the soul and emotion of #Peddi like never before. Our first single is coming soon — stay tuned!”
While the official release date of the single has not been announced, it will be interesting to see Ram appear in an AR Rahman musical for the first time.
See the post here:
About Peddi
Ram Charan is slated to appear in the lead role for Peddi. The sports action drama is set against the backdrop of a village-based cricketing tournament.
With Janhvi Kapoor playing the female lead, the movie also features actors like Shiva Rajkumar, Divyendu, Jagapathi Babu, and several others in key roles.
Ram Charan’s upcoming films
Ram Charan was last seen in Game Changer. Directed by Shankar, the political action drama told the story of an honest IAS officer who goes head-to-head with a corrupt politician.
Charan played dual roles alongside an ensemble cast featuring Kiara Advani, Anjali, SJ Suryah, Srikanth, Sunil, Jayaram, and others. The movie is currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Despite the hype prior to release, the movie failed to make an impact among critics and audiences.
Moreover, it is expected that Charan will next work with director Sukumar for the tentatively titled movie, RC17. However, reports suggest that the project might require more time to materialize.
Interestingly, the film will mark the second collaboration between Ram and director Sukumar after their blockbuster venture, Rangasthalam.
Recent reports also indicate that the actor may work on a film under the producer Naga Vamsi’s banner, although an official announcement is still awaited.
For Ram Charan, his upcoming film Peddi seems to be special in many ways. Not only did he undergo a physical transformation for the part, but the film’s genre, a sports drama, is also a first-of-its-kind for him. The actor is set to soon undergo a makeover for the part in the Buchi Babu Sana directorial.
Ram Charan, Sana Buchi Babu and Divyendu Sharma on the sets of Peddi
Stunning transformation
Ram Charan is set to undergo a stunning transformation for his role in the rustic sports drama Peddi. The makers have released a video of the actor where he visited celeb stylist Hakim Aalim. The video showcases Ram Charan in a raw and rustic avatar, leaving audiences stunned. The actor who grew a bushy beard and long hair for the part, is set to sport a new look. Now, with the transformation almost complete, Ram Charan is gearing up for yet another makeover. Recently, he was spotted at the Hyderabad store of Aalim Hakim, accompanied by director Buchi Babu Sana. Pictures and videos of their visit flooded social media, sparking excitement. According to reports, Charan will sport a striking new hairdo in the second half of Peddi. The makeover is being meticulously designed to match the film’s dramatic narrative.
Ram Charan recently posted a photo showcasing his toned physique
Ram Charan to don multiple looks
“Power-Packed Looks are Getting Locked for #PEDDI! Global Star @AlwaysRamCharan & Visionary @BuchiBabuSana are all Set to Unleash a Storm on Screen,” posted the filmmakers. In an earlier interview, Ram Charan had revealed that he would be seen in multiple looks throughout Peddi, each crafted to reflect the evolution of his character. With such attention to detail, expectations from the film are soaring. With Ram Charan’s dedication and Buchi Babu Sana’s vision, Peddi is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Telugu films in recent times. Peddi is particularly special as it is being produced by the makers of Pushpa, with music composed by the legendary AR Rahman. Adding to the buzz, Janhvi Kapoor has been cast opposite Charan, marking their first on-screen pairing. The film is slated for a grand theatrical release on March 27, 2027.
RRR (Rise, Roar, and Revolt) made its theatrical premiere on March 25, 2022, and received a massive response from audiences worldwide. It not only grossed a remarkable collection but also became the highest-grossing Indian film globally in 2022. Recently, RRR’s official distributor, Pen Studios, teased its rerelease.
Set against the backdrop of the British Raj, the film follows the story of two fictional Indian revolutionaries fighting against the British. Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, it features N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan in the lead roles. Additionally, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, and others were seen in supporting roles.
Made on a hefty budget, RRR opened with around $28.7 million worldwide on its first day, marking the highest opening day for an Indian film. It earned approximately $170 million worldwide during its theatrical run.
Will Jr. NTR & Ram Charan’s RRR be rereleased in theatres?
Recently, the official film distributor of RRR took to X (formerly Twitter) and engaged the audience by asking, “Guysssss Full form of #RRR?. After active participation from the audience, the studio later replied, “RRR – RE – RELEASE.” This indicates that makers are planning for its rerelease in theaters. However, the official date has not been announced yet.
For those unaware, Pen Studios has acquired RRR’s theatrical rights for the North Indian Market, including all languages. Additionally, the company holds electronic, digital, and satellite rights for Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada languages.
Fan speculation suggests that RRR might be scheduled for rerelease on May 20, coinciding with Jr. NTR’s birthday. Meanwhile, Jr. NTR is gearing up for his upcoming film, Devara: Part 1, set to be released in October 2024.
It will be intriguing to see when the makers reveal the details of the rerelease. At the same, it will matter whether the RRR will once again break all records.
RRRis an iconic movie. The film has been loved by all and was a big hit. Not just in India but the film has received love globally. Who can ever forget Natu Natu song? It won the Best Original song titled at the Oscars. Jr NTR and Ram Charan created magic on-screen with their dance moves on the show. SS Rajamouli made an Oscar-winning film and it is definitely amongst the most loved films of Indian cinema. The film also stars Alia Bhatt in and apart from the Oscars, the film won the Golden Globes in the Best Original Song category, and also bagged the Best Song, Best Foreign Language Film at the 28th edition of the Critics Choice Awards.
Everyone loves the movie and the songs from the movie have become very popular. The characters from the film have also become famous now. Everyone remembers the dialogues and want to keep watching the film again and again. Though the film is available on OTT, watching it in the theatres was an amazing experience.
And to fulfill the audience’s wishes to watch the film in the theatres, RRR is returning to the theatres. Yes, the film will re-release in theatres across India on May 10. However, the details about its re-release, show timings are expected to be announced soon.
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Well, we cannot wait to see the friendship of Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju again on the big screens. Ram Charan and Jr NTR are a treat to watch in RRR. Recently, Ed Sheeran visited India and got a grand welcome from the Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan who hosted a bash for him.
He spoke about his love for India and revealed he is the biggest fan of RRR film and SS Rajamouli, and called RRR an incredible film.
Top Indian celebrity management firms Matrix IEC and Bling Entertainment are merging, bringing their roster of A-list talents under one roof.
Matrix was founded by Reshma Shetty and Vivek Kamath. It represents popular actors including Abhishek Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Dulquer Salmaan, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Ram Charan, Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Vicky Kaushal among others. The company also represents A-list directors Rohit Shetty and Zoya Akhtar.
And in a recent venture into sports, the company has signed up Indian cricketer K.L. Rahul, who has captained the national team.
The roster of talent formerly represented by Bling including Vidya Balan, Radhika Madan, Twinkle Khanna, Dimple Kapadia as well as directors Konkona Sen Sharma, Sandeep Modi, Tahira Kashyap and Vasan Bala, will now be represented by Matrix.
Matrix manages film, TV, streaming, endorsements, events, social and digital portfolios for their talent. The company also partnerships with some of India’s most successful celebrity private labels including Ed-a-Mamma, founded by Alia Bhatt and now a joint venture with Reliance Brands, Kay Beauty, founded by Katrina Kaif as a joint venture with Nykaa and Chopra Jonas’s hair-care brand Anomaly.
All the partners in Matrix are women including Dorita D’Souza (partner, legal and compliance), Hiral Thakkar (partner, live events, TV and casting), Kim Saldanha (partner, private labels and private equity) and Shally Badlani (partner, creator platforms). The three incoming partners with the merger are also women – Swati Iyer, Piya Sawhney and Shanti Sivaram. Swati Iyer will serve as CEO of the merged entity.
The Telugu film industry and fans from all over the world united on October 10th to commemorate the 50th birthday of S.S. Rajamouli, one of India’s most esteemed filmmakers. Rajamouli, affectionately referred to as Jakkana by his supporters, has established a unique and irreplaceable position in the film industry. With a career that spans many years and a collection of iconic films, he is renowned for his innovative storytelling and visionary direction.
Rajamouli started his career as a filmmaker with the TV series Shanti Niwasam, which was the start of a successful journey that would revolutionise the Indian film industry. His first movie, Student No. 1, only offered a glimpse of the exceptional talent that he possessed. The director’s success streak persisted as his movies such as Simhadri, Sai, Chhatrapati, Vikramarkudu, and Yamadonga not only captivated the viewers but also raked in huge profits at the box office. His unique style of creating compelling storylines with grandiose characters became his trademark.
Rajamouli’s rise to fame can be attributed to his movie Magadheera, which not only displayed his skills as a director but also demonstrated his inclination towards exploring uncharted territories. This epic fantasy drama marked the start of his journey towards greatness, which was yet to unfold.
The movies Bahubali: The Beginning and Bahubali 2: The Conclusion were not only huge hits at the box office, but they also received international recognition, making them significant achievements in Indian cinema. These movies revolutionized the standards of filmmaking in India and brought Telugu cinema to the world stage. The second instalment, Bahubali 2, still holds the record for the highest-grossing film in India, which is a testament to the director Rajamouli’s exceptional storytelling skills.
Rajamouli took his cinematic talent beyond borders with his latest project RRR, which was a success both domestically and internationally. This achievement not only opened new doors for Indian cinema but also earned worldwide recognition. The most remarkable milestone of this journey was the Telugu song Naatu Naatu winning an Oscar, which was previously unthinkable in Telugu cinema.
Celebrating his birthday today, many celebrities took to social media and extended their warm wishes.
RRR fame Jr NTR shared a picture with the filmmakers on X and wrote, “Happy Birthday Jakkana @ssrajamouli !! Sending lots of love…”
Ajay Devgn, who played a significant role in RRR, extended his wishes to the director on social media. Ajay shared a photo taken on the set of the award-winning movie, capturing a moment where the director appeared to be discussing a shot with the actor.
On Tuesday, Ram Charan went to Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple with Rrahul Narain Kanal. The two went to the temple early in the morning and prayed to Lord Ganpati. The next Telugu movie Game Changer will feature the RRR star. Ram Charan met fans and photographers while dressed in a black kurta pyjamas. After they completed the puja, the priest gave him and Rahul a tiny figurine of Lord Ganesha and blue stoles to wear around their shoulders. Ram Charan is currently in the middle of filming Game Changer. The S Shankar-directed movie features Kiara Advani, Anjali, SJ Suryah, Jayaram, Nassar, and others in addition to himself. Next year, it is scheduled to debut in theatres.
Jr NTR has bagged the Best Actor in Telugu award at the South Indian International Movie Awards 2023 (SIIMA) in Dubai. This event transpired on Friday. The actor won the award for the role of Komaram Bheem in SS Rajamouli’s RRR. He accepted the award on the stage amid applause and cheers from the audience. The actor also gave a speech and it is winning hearts.
Jr NTR wins Best Actor for RRR at SIIMA
Jr NTR accepted the Best Actor for RRR and thanked three people for making this happen. The actor said, “Firstly, I would like to thank my Jakkanna, my director Mr Rajamouli for believing in me again and again that I will do justice to the Komaram Bheem character. Secondly, I would like to thank my co-star, my brother, friend Charan for standing beside as a pillar of support for RRR”
He ended the speech by thanking his fans and his heartfelt words have melted hearts. “I would like to thank my last but not least, my fans. For holding me in my hurdles, making me stand up every time I fall down, wiping every tear from my eyes, feeling bad when I’m sad, and for laughing whenever I did, I bow down to all my fans who have stood by my side throughout.”
This is not the first time the RRR actor has expressed his words to fans in such a way. On many occasions, he has shown his utmost respect to fans and even got emotional at times.
Upcoming projects
Meanwhile, Jr NTR is currently busy shooting for his next, Devara with Koratala Siva. The film marks the reunion of the actor and director duo after their blockbuster film Janatha Garage. Janhvi Kapoor is the female lead and Saif Ali Khan plays the role of the antagonist. Anirudh Ravichander is the music composer for the film. Devara is scheduled to be released in April 2024
Apart from this, Pinkvilla has exclusively revealed that Jr NTR will join Hrithik Roshan in War 2 directed by Ayan Mukerji. He will be locking horns with Hrithik Roshan in War 2 and it’s going to be an epic action adventure. Director Vetrimaaran recently confirmed teaming up with Jr NTR for a film. Rumors are also rife that the actor might also work with Shyam Singha Roy director Rahul Sankrityan for a forthcoming film.
After one week of making a debut on Instagram, Pawan Kalyan shares his first post. And it’s a video dedicated to his co-peers from the film industry including with whom he has worked in his career. In the video, we can spot big stars like Chiranjeevi, Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Ram Charan, Mahesh Babu to heroine Ileans D Cruz , Kajal Aggarwal and supporting actors like Brahmanandam and others.
It’s good news for RRR star Ram Charan, as he and his baby have been blessed with a beautiful baby girl. Yes, per reports, the superstar reached the hospital last night, where you can see Upasana walking towards the delivery room to welcome her little one. On Tuesday morning, Upasana gave birth to her first child, and the entire family is beaming with joy. The hospital shared the news through its bulletin, which reads,” Miss Upasana Kamineni and Ram Charan Konidela had a baby girl on June 20, 2023, at Apollo Hospital Jubilee Hills Hyderabad. The baby and mother are doing well.” Also Read – Upasana Konidela-Ram Charan reach hospital as the latter is about to deliver the baby [Watch]
Watch the video of Upasana Kamineni walking into the hospital as she was all set to welcome her baby girl. Ram Charan accompanied his beloved wife on their special day.
The Konidela and Kamineni families are elated at the arrival of the baby. Fans across the globe have already started celebrating the arrival of the #megaprincess
RRR‘s success and the eventual Oscar win for Naatu Naatu put Ram Charan, SS Rajamouli, Jr NTR and MM Keeravani on the global map. Ram Charan and Jr NTR have also given out interviews to various Hollywood portals and there have been speculations about the two of them being in talks for their Hollywood debuts as well. And guess what, finally, Ram Charan has given some hints about his much-talked-about Hollywood debut. Check out the interesting deets about the same below: Also Read – Priyanka Chopra shares she did not watch Ram Charan-Jr NTR starrer RRR; netizens troll her ‘Didn’t she host a screening?’
Ram Charan talks about his Hollywood debut
Ram Charan is attending the G20 summit that is happening in New Delhi. He has been in Kashmir to discuss Film and Tourism and Economic Growth & Cultural Preservation at the summit. The actor who achieved global fame and success with SS Rajamouli’s RRR shares that he wants to explore India more while dropping hints about getting offers from Hollywood. The actor shares that he would not want to travel anywhere for his film unless the producer or director is from Hollywood. The Game Changer actor shares that he wants to stick to the Indian culture and educate the strong sentiments of India through his films. Ram says that there’s a lot of dignity in Indian stories. “Nowadays when you see it, it’s not South Indian North Indian movie, it’s about Indian mitta ka stories,” he says, reports an entertainment news portal. Also Read – Upasana Kamineni shares she and Ram Charan decided to store eggs early in their relationship; says ‘People might say that we…’
Ram Charan had hinted about a Hollywood project
Back in March, when they all were promoting RRR across the globe and winning hearts, Ram Charan had talked about being in talks for Hollywood projects. He said that the talks are just on and he’s looking forward to seeing how things pan out. He had said that might be in a couple of months they’ll get the news about him walking on the sets of a movie. Also Read – SS Rajamouli calls Mahabharata his dream project, aims to make a never seen before 10 part visual spectacle
The actor talked about how visiting Kashmir since 1986. The actor shares that his father Chiranjeevi has extensively worked in Kashmir for his films for more than four decades. And hence, whenever, his dad would invite him to Kashmir, he would feel that it was an achievement during Summer vacations. Meanwhile, on his birthday a couple of days ago the title of Ram Charan’s film with Kiara Advani was announced. It is called Game Changer.
Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni will soon embrace parenthood. The gorgeous social activist and entrepreneur is about 7 months pregnant. Ram Charan and Upasana have been married for more than a decade and they both decided to welcome their first child together now after all these years. Upasana Kamineni has been sharing a lot of deets about her bond with Ram Charan and their discussions about children and more in various interviews. And in her latest interview, Upasana shares that she and the RRR star decided to store eggs quite early on in their relationship. Yep, you read that right. Also Read – Ram Charan Teja’s wife Upasana spills the beans on the star!
Upasana Kamineni shares her eggs storing journey and the decision she took with Ram Charan
Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni have been grabbing headlines together in entertainment news as they will soon embrace parenthood after a decade of their marital bliss. In a recent chat with Mid-Day, Upasana shares they both took an early call in their relationship about storing the eggs. They both wanted to focus on their careers back then. And now, they feel that they are much more settled and in a stable place. They now can take care and raise their child with their current income. Upasana Kamineni and Ram Charan feel that they now can provide that healthy and stable lifestyle to their child and hence, took the decision. Also Read – Ram Charan Teja gets engaged to Upasana Kamineni
Upasana Kamineni talks about inheritance
Both Upasana Kamineni and Ram Charan come from well-to-do families. While Ram Charan belongs to one of the most influential film family in the country, Upasana’s parents are both into business. And hence, Upasana shares that people would think that they will inherit so much that they won’t have to worry about raising their children but the businesswoman has a different opinion. “People might say that we are inheriting so much, but at the end of the day, what we keep for our child, what we earn has to make sense,” Upasana shares while adding that they did not let any such thoughts cloud their mind and that’s something she respects a lot in her and Ram Charan’s relationship. Also Read –
Upasana on motherhood
Just yesterday, Upasana shared a post on the occasion of mother’s day saying that she is proud to embrace motherhood for all the right reasons. She did not decide on being a mother owing to any societal pressure or to conform to societal expectations. She shares her decision was driven by her desire to carry on the legacy and also strengthen her marriage.
SS Rajamouli is a maestro of story telling, and he proved it with every film that also turns out to be a commercial hit. The greatest example is his last release, RRR, which became a direct hit globally by winning Golden Globes and Oscar awards and a special performance on the Academy stage. And now the filmmaker has visioned to make a film on the most popular mythological subject Mahabharata, yes, in an interview he reportedly said that making Mahabharata is his dream and he plans to make a 10 part film. Rajamouli, who stated making the films in Parts one and two with Baahubali, is planning to go beyond and make not one or two but a total of 10 parts of Mahabharata, unimaginable right? Also Read – Chatrapathi trailer: Sreenivas Bellamkonda and Nushrratt Bharuccha all set to win hearts in this SS Rajamouli remake
Rajamouli said this while speaking to his brother-in-law, Dr. AK Guruva Reddy, “If I get to the point of making the Mahabharata, it would take me a year just to read the versions of the Mahabharata that are available in the country. At present, I can only assume that it would be a 10-part film”. Calling it a long-held dream, Rajamouli added,” Every film I make, I feel that I’m learning something to ultimately make Mahabharata. So that’s my dream, and every step is towards that.” Also Read – Prabhas, Jr NTR, Nani and more: Top South actors who owe their successful film careers to SS Rajamouli
Now what is so special about making the Mahabharata, as we all know the story about it? Adding excitement to it, Rajamouli said,” The characters that I write for my Mahabharata will not be the same as you’ve seen or read before. I will tell the Mahabharata in my own way. “The Mahabharata (story) will be the same, but the characters will be enhanced, and the inter-relationships between the characters will be added”. Well, he lives up to the tag of being the Kaif visionary filmmaker. Also Read – Jr NTR grabs attention of James Gunn; the director wishes to introduce RRR star to his Guardians of the Galaxy universe
There is a strong buzz that he will cast Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, Deepika Padukone, and many more actors for this said film. Well, if this dream of Rajamouli comes true, it will be a spectacular visual treat for all the fans. Rajamouli Garu is right now working on a film with Mahesh Babu, and reportedly, he might have Alia Bhatt opposite him.
Salman Khan is back on the big screen with Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. The big Eid release, brings the superstar back in full of swag avatar after four years. His last full-fledged releases were Bharat and Dabanng 3 both in 2019, with an OTT release Radhe in 2021 and Antim (extended cameo) in the same year. We recently saw him in Shah Rukh Khan‘s Pathaan and fans of the superstar have been waiting for an out and out Salman Khan entertainer ever since. And the wait is finally over. Salman Khan is back and he is not alone. He brings with him an ensemble cast of some young talent that enjoy great fan following on social media. Pooja Hedge, who is now a Pan India sensation to reckon with, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari, Raghav Juyal, Siddharth Nigam, Jassie Gill and more with a special appearance from South superstar Venkatesh Daggubati and a menacing villain from South – Jagapathi Babu and another from North – Vijender Singh, Salman has tried to make the experience of this Bollywood big screen movie a celebratory experience to be enjoyed with the whole family. But is Salman Khan starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan worth the wait and the hype? Read the review to know. Also Read – Before Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan a look at Eid releases that don’t feature Salman Khan
What’s it about? Bhaijaan (Salman Khan) lives in Delhi with his three brothers Moh (Jassie Gill), Love (Raghav Juyal) and Ishq (Siddharth Nigam). He has built a family, despite having no one to call his own and now this family and their safety and happiness matters to him the most. He is happy in his life with his brothers and his is the Bhaijaan of the entire basti that they stay in. And each time there is threat to them or anyone around them, Bhaijaan and his three brothers resort to gruesome violence to settle it. An MLA (Vijender Singh) has been after his life, but has been failing each time. Soon, a pretty South Indian girl, Bhagyalaxmi (Pooja Hegde) from Hyderabad who comes to Delhi for work, falls in love with him. She thinks Bhaijaan (her Jaan) is just like her big brother Annaya (Venkatesh Daggubati), non-violent and calm and she is sure her family will instantly approve of him. However, Bhaijaan’s reality doesn’t stay hidden as Bhagya and then her family in Hyderabad are attacked by their past rival (Jagapathi Babu) and it is Bhaijaan who comes to their rescue. Their nemesis in Delhi and Hyderabad unite to end Bhaijaan and Annaya. How new bonds are created, old ones change and how two families from North and South come together for love, forms the most part of the story of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. Also Read – Pooja Hegde shares why Salman Khan and Prabhas deserve the title of superstars [Exclusive]
Watch the Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan official trailer below:
What’s hot? Salman Khan promised a big screen celebration and that’s what he delivers with Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. And the songs play an important part in this. The songs are upbeat – be it the Punjabi numbers Billi Billi, O Balle Balle or the South number Yentamma. As a producer if Salman wanted the songs to look grand despite not shooting them in real or foreign locations, then his director Farhad Samji and cinematographer V Manikandan successfully delivered the same. The way most songs are shot have a celebratory mood to it and are sure to rule the upcoming wedding season. Talking about action, it is an integral part of Bhaijaan’s life and so the film, and action director Anal Arasu proves why he is one of the best in India. The fight scenes are raw with a dash of heroism which is in sync with Bhaijaan’s character and personality.
The casting is done well by Mukesh Chhabra and the writing by Farhad Samji, Sparsh Khetarpal and Tasha Bhambra needs special mention here for dialogues that may not be seeti-maar but are raw, real and relatable (barring the Vande Mataram one-liners that looked forced). They have also handled the ensemble cast very well, giving everyone justified screen time. Shehnaaz Gill is gorgeous, Palak Tiwari is chirpy and confident, Vinali Thakur shows promise. Raghav, Siddharth and Jassie play their parts well. Jagapathi Babu is menacing in his role and deserved more screen time, Vijender Singh surprises with his acting chops and looks the perfect dapper Haryanvi. Venkatesh as a head-strong Hyderabadi man is amazing and will remind you of Rana Naidu. There should be a fan petition to have more of Venkatesh in Hindi films and series. His scenes and songs along with Salman are a delight to watch.
There are few moments in the film that will stand out. There will be scenes that will leave a smile on your face and even make you chuckle, some that will leave a lump in your throat, a solid kick of nostalgia with a Maine Pyaar Kiya throwback with Salman and Bhagyashree and a Naatu Naatu 2.0 with Salman, Venky and OG Naatu Naatu star Ram Charan. Farhad Samji is certainly getting his groove back. After an entertaining Pop Kaun for Disney Plus Hotstar, he has delivered yet another entertainment package in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.
What’s not? The story has loopholes that could have been easily avoided. For instance no one knows what Bhaijaan and his three brothers do for a living. The revelation of Annaya’s real identity, which had the scope of being very dramatic and action packed, is treated as just another scene in the film. Though shot at a large scale, the choreography is some of the songs is truly laughable. Jani Master and his team does well on the peppy dance numbers but the slow romantic ones had immense scope of improvement.
BL Verdict A complete family entertainer with perfect portions of romance, action and drama. Salman Khan brings back his swag and big screen massy entertainment to add to Eid festivities. Must-watch for Salman Khan fans and for all those looking for some fun, safe big screen experience with the family.
Ram Charan and Upasana are among the most sought-after couples in the South film industry. The couple is all set to enter an exciting phase of their life and that is parenthood. After 10 years of marriage, the couple is pregnant and super excited to welcome their little bundle of joy soon. Recently, the mom-to-be Upasana opened up about embracing parenthood with her husband, Ram Charan.
In an interview with Human of Bombay, soon-to-be mommy, Upasana opened up about embracing parenthood with her husband, Ram Charan. Upasana mentioned that despite a lot of pressure from family and society, she and Ram Charan didn’t let it affect them and felt proud that they decided to have a baby when they wanted to. She said, “I am very, very excited and also very proud that I chose to become a mother when we wanted to, not when society wanted to. So, ten years after our marriage, we have taken a call to have a kid now and I think it’s the best time because both of us are booming, both of us are financially secure and we can take care of our kids by ourselves.”
Further, in the same conversation, Upasana stated, “It was our mutual decision. As a couple, we didn’t let pressure hit us, whether it is from the society outside, our family or outsiders. Which says a lot about our relationship and how we are going to bring up our child as well.”
Ram Charan and Upasana’s pregnancy
On December 12, 2022, news about Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Kamineni Konidela expecting their first child together came out. The good news was announced by Ram Charan and Upasana’s parents, megastar Chiranjeevi and Surekha Konidela, and Anil and Shobana Kamineni, with an official statement.
After the babymoon in March, Upasana also celebrated a baby shower with her friends in Dubai. The star wife shared a few glimpses on her Instagram story as she flaunted her baby bump. The lovely mommy-to-be flaunted her baby bump and looked radiant with the pregnancy glow. She wore a white lace maxi dress and kept her look effortless with light waves in her hair.
RRR actor Ram Charan hosted a star-studded party in Hyderabad for his birthday on 27th March. The grand bash was attended by almost every well-known celebrity from Telugu cinema. Present at the party were, filmmaker SS Rajamouli, Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, Vijay Deverakonda, and more. His co-star Jr. NTR was absent which lead to speculation that things are not going right between the two actors. Many wondered what could be the reason for not attending the birthday celebration of his dear friend.Also Read – Priyanka Chopra corrects interviewer for calling RRR a Bollywood film; netizens troll her for calling it a Tamil movie
Well, 2 days later it is reported that Jr. NTR himself hosted a birthday party for his wife on 26th March. The Telugu superstar’s wife Lakshmi Pranathi’s and Ram Charan’s birthday falls a day apart. A couple of unseen pictures from the intimate celebration hit the internet and the actor is seen sharing loving moments with his wife. The couple called for a close affair with a handful of friends and family members in attendance. Several photos of Lakshmi Pranathi’s birthday are now doing rounds on the internet. Also Read – The Kapil Sharma Show: Ajay Devgn says RRR won at the Oscars 2023 because of him; here’s why
Jr. NTR and Ram Charan shared the screen in SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus RRR. They headlined the period drama by playing the role of revolutionaries, Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem. RRR garnered fame across the world winning several international accolades. The film also bagged Oscars 2023 for its popular track Naatu Naatu in the category of best Original song. The team is currently relishing the success of RRR and even the fans were spotted celebrating the big achievement.Also Read – RRR song Naatu Naatu lyricist Chandrabose expresses joy on winning BL Awards 2023 right on the heels of Oscars 2023
On the work front, Jr. NTR is gearing up for his next project tentatively titled NTR 30. The makers have kept fans hooked sharing major updates of the movie that will soon hit the floors. Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor will play the leading lady making her debut in Tollywood.
On the other hand, Ram Charan recently completed the shoot of his upcoming movie whose working title was RC 15. A few days back the makers announced the title Game Changer sharing the first look. In the lead role, the movie also stars Bollywood diva Kiara Advani who has already worked in Telugu cinema. Game Changer is slated to release later this year.
The world has been grooving to the RRR song Naatu Naatu. The song made India proud by winning at Oscars 2023. It won the Best Original Song at the Academy Awards and also at the Golden Globe Awards. And that is not all, back home, the song won the BollywoodLife.com Awards 2023. Nominated in the Best Song – South category, the song was a clear winner with the maximum votes from fans and the celeb jury. The song is composed by M. M. Keeravani, penned by Chandrabose and rendered by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava. Picturised on two of the biggest Telugu stars, Jr NTR and Ram Charan, song has been a rage ever since the teasers went out even before RRR release. Expressing joy over the latest win, lyricist Chandrabose expressed, “BollywoodLife.com has awarded the best song Award to Naatu Naatu. I am very excited and happy. Winning BollywoodLife.com Award right after the Oscars is special. I would like to thank BollywoodLife.com, jury and fans.”
The celebrated lyricist was still in the US when he heard the news of the big win at BL Awards 2023 and he sent us a heartfelt voice note expressing joy and gratitude. The other songs that were nominated in the Best Song categories along with Naatu Naatu are Megham Karukatha from Thiruchitrambalam, Naatu Naatu from RRR, O Sita from Sita Ramam. The other winners in the South Cinema categories are Best Actor: Rishab Shetty for Kantara, Best Actress: Mrunal Thakur for Sita Ramam, Best Director: Vipin Das for Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, Best Supporting Role: Murali Sharma for Godfather, Best Film: Kantara and Best Song: Naatu Naatu from RRR.
Watch the BollywoodLife.com Awards 2023 ceremony here:
About BollywoodLife.com Awards
In its 4th edition this year, BollywoodLife.com Awards 2023 is a celebration of talent across various genres of Entertainment. Fans nominate their chosen ones in various categories like Bollywood, OTT, Social Media, South and Bhojpuri cinema, and Television and VOTE to make their favourites win. The awards are held virtually, preceded by Masterclasses with Shahid Kapoor, Yami Gautam, Abbas Tyrewala and more and included panel discussions with the likes of Rasika Dugal, Abhishek Banerjee, Ulka Gupta, Saiyami Kher amongst others.
