# News Roundup: Telugu Film Industry News This Week

Announcements · Published 2021-01-23 04:40:54

> Get to know the latest happenings in the Telugu Film industry over the past week. Find the snippets of the news briefed just for you.

A snippet of all the latest Telugu Film industry news over the past week.

## Salaar movie shoot begins.
The much-awaited movie in Telugu, Salaar starring Prabhas and directed by Prashanth Neel, moved on to the sets. The movie is running with a tight schedule to complete it on time. Prabhas has unveiled his new look for the movie and shared it across social media. Prabhas would be seen in a ferocious look in the movie. Prabhas, who is currently working on period love Saga, Rashe Shyam would soon join the sets of Salaar. The movie unit is confident of a release in the second half of 2021. [Read more](https://clapnumber.com/news/prabhas-salaar-movie-shoot-begins)

### A stellar combination to surprise the Mega Fans
News is rife that, director Shankar of Robo movie fame had approached Ram Charan and Pawan Kalyan for a new project. Ram Charan heard the script and was very much satisfied with it, while Pawan Kalyan is yet to hear the script. If all goes well with the script reading session with Pawan Kalyan, the movie would soon move to the sets. It is believed that Pawan Kalyan is playing a prominent role in the movie, who would have equal importance next to Ram Charan's character. [Read more](https://clapnumber.com/news/shankar-ram-charan-and-pawan-combo-on-the-cards)

### Thaman gets an opportunity of a lifetime.
S. Thaman bagged an opportunity of a lifetime by getting a chance to compose music for Chiranjeevi's upcoming movie Acharya. The movie is a remake of the Malayalam movie Lucifer starring Mohan Lal and has Vivek Oberoi in the negative role. Thaman, who bagged a hit with his recent movie, Ala Vaikuntapuramuloo is riding high on success. Getting the opportunity to work with Chiranjeevi, added a feather in the cap for this talented composer. [Read more](https://clapnumber.com/news/thaman-strikes-gold-with-megastars-movie)

### Ajay Bhupathi to direct a story in an anthology on Netflix
Rx-100 fame Mahesh Bhupathi inked a deal with Netflix to direct a story for an upcoming anthology on Netflix. With the recent success in Tamil Netflix has planned for anthology series in regional languages. Ajay is coming up with his next project Mahasamudram and is busy with it. Yet he signed a deal with Netflix and is actively working towards the script. Ajay shot to fame with his directorial debut in Tollywood Rx-100. [Read more](https://clapnumber.com/news/rx-100-director-ajay-bhupathi-inks-a-deal-with-netflix)

### Varuntej unveils the first look of his upcoming movie Ghani 
The first look and the title of Varun Tej's upcoming Boxing drama, Ghani was unveiled on Varun's birthday. The first look motion poster along with the title was unveiled. It is based on a sports drama and Varun essay's the role of boxer in the movie. Kiran Korrapati enters Tollywood as a director with this movie. Varun Tej shared the first look on his Twitter page. Saiee Manjrekar plays the lady lead and Kannada Superstar Upendra would also be seen in a prominent role. Varun also trained in boxing for the movie. [Read more](https://clapnumber.com/news/first-look-and-title-of-varun-tejs-ghani-unveils)

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