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Pawan Kalyan, Vishnu Manchu, Prabhu Deva mourn Pradeep Rawat’s death at 74: ‘Powerful on-screen, humble off-screen’

Pawan Kalyan, Vishnu Manchu, Prabhu Deva mourn Pradeep Rawat’s death at 74: ‘Powerful on-screen, humble off-screen’

Actor Pradeep Rawat died at the age of 74 on August 4 after a cancer relapse. The actor might have begun his career in Hindi television and in Bollywood, but he remains one of the most-loved villains in the Telugu and Tamil film industry. Pawan Kalyan and Vishnu Manchu recalled their memories with him as they mourned his passing. (Also Read: Pradeep Rawat’s final on-screen appearance was in this Telugu film; exploring his legacy from Bikshu Yadav to Bikshu Das) Pradeep Rawat died on August 4 at the age of 74. Pawan Kalyan mourns Pradeep Rawat’s death Actor and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan, mourned Pradeep’s death on X (formerly Twitter) and recalled their memories together. He wrote in Telugu, “May the soul of Shri Pradeep Rawat find peace. The demise of the renowned actor Shri Pradeep Rawat is heartbreaking. I pray to God that his soul attains peace.” Pawan then recalled them acting together and added, “Shri Pradeep Rawat, who acted in Hindi as well as Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada, impressed audiences …

Lakshmi Manchu reacts to Aishwarya Rajesh imitating her accented English. Watch

Lakshmi Manchu reacts to Aishwarya Rajesh imitating her accented English. Watch

Actor Aishwarya Rajesh recently went on The Honest Townhall to promote her recent Prime Video release Isakapatnam. She spoke about her childhood memories with the Manchu family and studying at a school owned by Mohan Babu. When she imitated Lakshmi Manchu’s accented English, here’s how she reacted. Lakshmi Manchu and Aishwarya Rajesh have known each other for years. Aishwarya Rajesh talks about her childhood memories with Manchu family Aishwarya studied at Sri Vidyanikethan in Chennai, and when asked about the family, she revealed that her eldest brother studied with Manchu Manoj and was close to him. She said, “Manoj and my oldest brother were classmates and friends; he’s no more now. Whenever he sees me, he tells me, don’t feel bad that Raghavendra isn’t here. I’m always here for you. I think it’s a very sweet thing for Manoj to tell. I also recall how Manoj and Vishnu were climbing on a beautiful tree on campus and chatting.” She also said that she was only in fifth grade when Manoj was in eleventh grade, so …

Lakshmi Manchu says nobody helped her when reporter demeaned her; was asked to delete apology which came a month later

Lakshmi Manchu says nobody helped her when reporter demeaned her; was asked to delete apology which came a month later

Actor Lakshmi Manchu spoke to the press in Hyderabad on Tuesday while promoting her upcoming show, Top Telugu Influencer, which will stream on the Aha OTT platform. She spoke about her rift with a Telugu journalist last year, revealing that not only did nobody help her during the ordeal, but she was also asked to delete the apology he eventually sent her a month later. Lakshmi Manchu filed a complaint against a reporter last year and shared her ordeal. Lakshmi Manchu says nobody helped when reporter demeaned her Lakshmi spoke to the press and said it took her a month to receive an apology after a reporter demeaned her during an interview. “It took me one month to get an apology. And when I posted that apology on Twitter, I received a call from the press association. They asked me to remove it because he was feeling bad,” she said, before adding, “Nannu vanda mandi mundu vyaktigatamga ala matladinapudu nenu feel avvadam leda? (Would I also not feel bad when he demeans me in front …

Venkat Prabhu, Manoj Manchu react as Vijay gears up to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM | Tamil News

Venkat Prabhu, Manoj Manchu react as Vijay gears up to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM | Tamil News

After receiving the Governor’s approval, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 9 at 11 am. Earlier in the day, Vijay secured the support of the Congress, CPI, CPI(M) and VCK, adding 11 MLAs to his tally of 108 and comfortably crossing the majority mark. The development comes after days of uncertainty and speculation surrounding government formation in the state, and has triggered massive celebrations among Vijay’s fans as well as his colleagues from the film industry. Actor Manoj Manchu took to X to share a heartfelt note congratulating Vijay. His post read: “The people’s verdict in Tamil Nadu is the ultimate power. When people rise for change, history itself will change direction. The very person who was trolled, mocked, targeted, and restricted in every possible way has now shown his strength in his very first election itself. The name ‘Vijay Thalapathy’ is now becoming a symbol of hope and change for every common man.” தமிழ்நாட்டின் மக்கள் தீர்ப்பே இறுதி சக்தி.மாற்றத்துக்காக மக்கள் எழுந்தால், வரலாறே …

‘Massive victory’: Manchu Lakshmi, Radikaa Sarathkumar wish Trisha Krishnan as Vijay’s TVK leads | Tamil News

‘Massive victory’: Manchu Lakshmi, Radikaa Sarathkumar wish Trisha Krishnan as Vijay’s TVK leads | Tamil News

3 min readHyderabadUpdated: May 4, 2026 05:11 PM IST Birthdays usually come with cake and flowers. Trisha Krishnan‘s 43rd came with an election result. As counting got underway across Tamil Nadu on Monday morning and Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) began leading in constituency after constituency, Manchu Lakshmi posted a birthday wish for Trisha that said everything without having to say very much at all. “Happy Birthday to the ever gorgeous and graceful Trisha! What a day to celebrate! I guess the universe decided to give you the best birthday gift with that massive victory! Double celebrations for you today! Have a magical one, darling!” Happy Birthday to the ever gorgeous and graceful @trishtrashers ! 🎂✨ What a day to celebrate! I guess the universe decided to give you the best birthday gift with that massive victory ! 🐯💥 Double celebrations for you today! Have a magical one, darling! 🥂💖… — Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna (@LakshmiManchu) May 4, 2026 Radhika Sarathkumar commented directly on Trisha’s story, and wrote: “Happy birthday, whatte a gift.” Between the two …

Lakshmi Manchu says Trisha Krishnan has got best birthday gift with Vijay’s TVK victory: ‘What a day to celebrate’

Lakshmi Manchu says Trisha Krishnan has got best birthday gift with Vijay’s TVK victory: ‘What a day to celebrate’

Celebrities from the film industry on Monday extended congratulations to actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay after early counting trends in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections showed his party leading by 108 seats of the total 234 seats. Trisha Krishnan, who is rumoured to be dating him, turned 43 on May 4. She paid a visit to Vijay’s home in Chennai after a darshan at Tirumala. Actor Lakshmi Manchu wished Trisha on her birthday, while adding how it must be extra special this year, given the massive victory of the party on the result day. Lakshmi Manchu has congratulated Trisha Krishnan on her birthday. What Lakshmi wrote for Trisha Taking to her X account, Lakshmi wrote, “Happy Birthday to the ever gorgeous and graceful @trishtrashers! What a day to celebrate! I guess the universe decided to give you the best birthday gift with that massive victory ! Double celebrations for you today! Have a magical one, darling! #HappyBirthdayTrisha” Early on Monday, Trisha was spotted ringing in her birthday with a darshan at Tirumala, as …

Vishnu Manchu counters MLA Anirudh Reddy who wants mandatory drug testing for actors every 90 days

Vishnu Manchu counters MLA Anirudh Reddy who wants mandatory drug testing for actors every 90 days

Telangana Congress MLA Anirudh Reddy recently spoke to the press and stated that actors like Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, and Balakrishna should undergo mandatory drug testing every 90 days, especially before releasing their films. Even as most in the film industry remained mum, Movie Artists Association (MAA) president Vishnu Manchu had a counterproposal for the politician. Vishnu Manchu had a counter proposal for MLA Anirudh Reddy who wanted mandatory drug testing for actors. Vishnu Manchu’s counterproposal for MLA Vishnu posted a news article by Gulte with the headline ‘Heroes must take drug tests before film release’. Countering the MLA, he questioned why politicians shouldn’t be required to undergo mandatory drug testing before filing for nominations during elections. He wrote, “Good suggestion. Now just wondering — what’s the equivalent test before filing a nomination for elections? I am sure the voters would be happy to collaborate on a common framework with the respected MLA.” What did MLA Anirudh Reddy say? Addressing the press, MLA Anirudh seemed to believe that drug use in Telangana would go down if …

Lakshmi Manchu celebrates daughter Vidya Nirvana’s half saree ceremony; see photos | Telugu News

Lakshmi Manchu celebrates daughter Vidya Nirvana’s half saree ceremony; see photos | Telugu News

3 min readChennaiMar 18, 2026 09:56 PM IST Lakshmi Manchu recently celebrated her daughter Vidya Nirvana Manchu Anand’s half saree ceremony. Vidya, who is also known as Apple, turned 11 this year. Lakshmi shared inside photos of her daughter’s half saree ceremony, which is a traditional ceremony welcoming a girl to womanhood. The photos from the ceremony show Lakshmi dressed in a floral purple saree. She looked resplendent as she completed her look with a lotus flower in her hair and jewellery featuring diamonds and purple stones. On the other hand, Vidya is seen dressed in a gold and pink half saree. Captioning the post, Lakshmi wrote, “Kuturu’s blessing ceremony (sparkle emoji) So grateful to the entire dream team for helping me bring this beautiful celebration to life! (yellow heart emoji).” The event took place at Ridhira Retreats, and the decor consisted of fresh flowers, banana leaves, and more. Designer Asmita Marwa also shared photos from Vidya’s half saree ceremony. She wrote, “The most beautiful half saree ceremony for my gorgeous friend @lakshmimanchu Lakshmi Manchu’s …

Khushbu Sundar, Vishnu Manchu slam AIADMK MP CV Shanmugam for remark on Nayanthara: ‘Not political punching bags’

Khushbu Sundar, Vishnu Manchu slam AIADMK MP CV Shanmugam for remark on Nayanthara: ‘Not political punching bags’

Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar and actor Vishnu Manchu have spoken up in support of Nayanthara after AIADMK MP CV Shanmugam received flak for bringing up the actor while slamming Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. Khushbu and Vishnu penned notes on social media, pointing out that female actors aren’t ‘public property’ nor are they ‘punching bags’. Khushbu Sundar spoke up in support of Nayanthara after recent controversy. Khushbu Sundar says female actors not tools for cheap jokes After Shanmugam received considerable backlash on Tuesday, Khushbu also took to X (formerly Twitter) to slam him, writing, “Women — especially female actors — are not your property, your talking point, or a commodity for every Tom, Dick and Harry to drag into conversations whenever it suits them. A female actor’s name is not a tool for cheap jokes, petty insults, or to justify someone’s argument. Using a woman’s identity to mock others or prove a point only exposes the mindset and upbringing of the person speaking.” She also questioned if the MP would speak in the same manner …

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar called ‘tone deaf’ for linking financial stability to kids; Lakshmi Manchu agrees with actor

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar called ‘tone deaf’ for linking financial stability to kids; Lakshmi Manchu agrees with actor

Actor Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is busy promoting her debut Telugu directorial S Saraswathi. In an interview with Prema, the actor said she thinks people should have children only if they can afford them. While some, including her co-star Priyamani and Lakshmi Manchu, agreed with her, others slammed her for being ‘tone deaf’. (Also Read: Varalaxmi Sarathkumar slams Sai Madhav Burra over his comment on S Saraswathi story: ‘To use the word rape…’) Varalaxmi Sarathkumar made it clear she isn’t against having children as long as the parents are ready. What did Varalaxmi Sarathkumar say about having children? In the interview, Varalaxmi says, “We are in a country where nobody wants to talk about sex, we are number one in population. So, clearly they’re having it, but they don’t want to talk about it. I find that extremely funny. Everybody keeps popping out kids like they’re a factory. And then they’ll say, oh, we’re facing difficulties. Who asked you to have kids then? Don’t have a child and then plan.” She also clarifies that she’s not against …