Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.
'The Telugu original with its brilliant rendering of the hero by Vijay Deverakonda works better than Kabir Singh.' 'It also has a sharper play of caste politics and raw authenticity of characters rooted in a local universe that gets lost in translation when it is remade for a pan-India audience,' argues Ritwik Sharma.
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu presented the National Film Awards to the year's winners with actors Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann Khurrana and Keerthy Suresh receiving top honours.
Here's looking at the winners list at a glance.
The award ceremony was held in Hyderabad.
'If I don't act for a week I become edgy, restless and moody.' Subhash K Jha salutes Manoj Bajpayee, actor extraordinaire, on his 53rd birthday.
'It feels good when you are able to share your experiences and learning with someone who is willing and happy to listen and accept.' 'More than moulding him, I gave with an open heart, and Ahan was very receptive.'
Demanding that Centre make an announcement of formation of Telangana state by June 25, the Telangana political Joint Action Committee on Thursday said the members of Parliament and members of legislative assembly of the ruling Congress and opposition Telugu Desam Party should resign if this did not happen.
The actress talks about her new film with Sumanth.
Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, who worked with the veteran director, expressed her grief over his death.
'Working with Poonam Dhillon and Padmini Kolhapure again has been a dil bekaraar moment.'
Watch the film if you're his fan.
A significant ritual is to consume neem leaves, a custom that marks the beginning of the festival. Neem also helps in boosting the immune system.
Kriti Sanon on her new Telugu film Dohchay and how she is dabbling her career between Hindi and Telugu films.
Ghazi is made in Telugu and Hindi and it will dubbed in Tamil.
A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Telugu film industry.
A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Telugu film industry.
The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.
It was a starry evening in Mumbai as some of India's most followed sportsmen and Bollywood stars graced the opening ceremony of the fourth season of the Pro Kabaddi League, on Saturday.
'Papaji had a dream one night where he saw my father as Hanuman.'
Best vs Best. Tiger vs Tiger. Star India, BCCI team up for a high decibel campaign for the cricket jamboree.
The concluding part of the A to Z guide to a year that will soon become history.
Kapil Dev's historic World Cup win wasn't the only highlight of 1983. Sukanya Verma looks back how the year treated Bollywood.
Venkatesh is back with his latest Telugu movie Nagavalli.
'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'
The actress will play a strong female character in Sekhar Kammula's new film.
Telugu actress Taapsee on her filmi debut.
Dabang Delhi shot into top four after thrashing hosts Bengal Warriors while Bengaluru Bulls scripted a fine comeback in the second half to hand Puneri Paltan their fourth successive loss in the Pro Kabaddi League at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata.
They invite Modi for Manoj Manchu's wedding, which takes place on May 20.
Top social media posts from your favourite celebrities.
Sudeep heads the list, thanks to his brilliant performance in Naan Ee.
Iran's Fazel Atrachali, on Tuesday, became the first player in the history of Pro Kabaddi League to enter the 1 crore club after he was fetched by U Mumba, in the auctions, in Mumbai.
A daughter's thoughtful tribute to her late mother.
'We've had quite a few offers to work together.' 'But no, I don't think that's a good idea.' 'The comparisons would be unacceptable to me.'
Manjula on her latest Telugu film which hits theatres this Friday.
Mahesh Babu's hit film Dookudu swept the awards with seven wins, including best actor.
While Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy is considering staying away from mainstream politics for a few months after resigning, Seema-Andhra MPs are gearing up to join the BJP or YSR Congress. Vicky Nanjappa reports
Oye is a tragic love story with strong performances from its hero Sidhdharth. Baby Shamili is transformed as a tragic heroine in this film. Debutant director Anand Ranga scores in the first half. Yuvan Shankar Raja's music rocks.
'Trust me, I don't even enjoy the company of friends who live in regret.' 'You either own your decisions or just let it go and work harder to get something better.'
