Nagarjuna’s Powerful Words at IFFI: A Cinematic Legacy!

Attending the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) felt like stepping into the heart of Indian cinema for actor Nagarjuna. Like a tree deeply rooted in tradition, the festival celebrates the strength and depth of Indian films, and for Nagarjuna, this year’s event was especially meaningful. Hosted in the vibrant city of Panaji, Goa, the festival is a celebration of Indian cinema’s legacy, and Nagarjuna, accompanied by his wife Amala and family, took part in honoring the film industry’s greats.

Nagarjuna shared his joy of being a part of the festival, emphasizing the importance of paying tribute to his legendary father, Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), who’s being honored on his centenary. “This is the main reason I’m here,” Nagarjuna said, pointing out that the festival’s focus on celebrating such icons makes it a truly special occasion. While he was asked which of his father’s 251 films he would remake, Nagarjuna humbly responded that choosing one is impossible. “It’s not my greatness, it’s the greatness of Indian cinema,” he added, showcasing his deep respect for the cinematic heritage that transcends individual fame.

The celebrations at IFFI are set to honor the work of four incredible film legends: ANR, Raj Kapoor, Mohammad Rafi, and Tapan Sinha. These icons, whose contributions to Indian cinema remain etched in history, will be remembered through screenings, musical performances, and exhibitions throughout the 8-day festival. Nagarjuna’s words reflect the overarching sentiment of the event – that Indian cinema is not just a form of entertainment but a reflection of the nation’s culture.

As the festival continues to unfold, one can’t help but chuckle at the thought of Nagarjuna attempting to remake any of ANR’s iconic films—after all, how do you remake perfection? Maybe he’ll start by remaking his own “Dad’s Best Hits” playlist!

November 18 – 24 OTT releases: Rana Daggubati’s Talk Show, Nayanthara’s Documentary

This week, several new movies and web series are set to release on various OTT platforms. After the disappointing performance of last week’s releases, “Kanguva” and “Matka”, audiences are eagerly waiting for fresh content.

On the silver screen, movies include “Mechanic Rocky,” “Roti Kapada Romance,” “Zebra,” and “KCR.”.

This week, the OTT platforms are coming with an exciting lineup of 34 new movies and web series. Expected in the Telugu version are “Kishkinda Kandam” and Nayanthara’s documentary “Beyond the Fairy Tale”. Rana Daggubati’s talk show is also a part of it, apart from quite a few Hindi and English movies and web series.

Here is the complete list of releases on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, and Apple TV+ for you to plan your weekend binge-watching session:

Netflix:

“Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale” (documentary) – November 18
“Wonderous” season 2 (English series) – November 18
“Zombieverse” season 2 (Korean series) – November 19
“See Her Again” (Cantonese series) – November 20
“Adoration” (Italian series) – November 20

Amazon Prime:

“Campus Beats” season 4 (Hindi series) – November 20
“Vaak Girlfriends” (Hindi series) – November 22
“Pimpinero” (Spanish movie) – November 22

Hotstar:

Kishkinda Kandam” (Telugu-dubbed movie) – November 19
“Interior China Town” (English series) – November 19
“Alien: Romulus” (English movie) – November 21

Apple TV+:

“Blitz” (English movie) – November 22

Other Releases:

“The Rana Daggubati Show” (Telugu talk show) – Nov 23
“Manorama Max Tekku Vadhakku” (Malayalam movie)-Nov 19
“Book My Show From Darkness” (Swedish movie)-Nov 22
“The Girl in the Trunk” (English movie)-Nov 22
“The Night My Dad Saved Christmas” (Spanish movie)-Nov 22
“Lionsgate Play Greedy People” (English movie)- Nov 22