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!

SV is going to be a big blockbuster – Venkatesh

Victory Venkatesh after F2 and F3 blockbusters has joined hands with writer-director Anil Ravipudi for their hat-trick film, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam. The blockbuster combination have been very confident about delivering hat-trick blockbuster for Sankranti, on 14th January 2025 at the release date press meet.

Venkatesh talking at the event stated that he is very comfortable with Anil Ravipudi and they both discussed many stories before finalising SV. He stated that the script is hilarious and called it as one of his best family entertainers. He also stated that the movie will be a big blockbuster like F2 for next Sankranti.

He complimented Aishwarya Rajesh and Meenakshi Chaudhary for their performances and stated that the trio along with other actors like Naresh, VTV Ganesh will deliver hilarious entertainment at theatres to everyone. He also wished all the success to other Sankranti releases Game Changer and Daaku Maharaaj.

Dil Raju speaking at the event stated that he saw footage of the film and he couldn’t hold back his laughter while watching it. He stated that Anil Ravipudi’s best for him is F2 and Sankrantiki Vasthunnam will be his best post release. He joked that Anil feared that he would postpone this film for his Game Changer but clarified that he never had such plans.

Anil Ravipudi stated that Venkatesh is his most favourite hero and he is happy to be working with him for a hat-trick film. He stated that SV will entertain everyone and also remarked that Venkatesh has given one of his best performances in the film. He expressed confidence in the movie becoming a big Sankranthi blockbuster for entire team.

Aishwarya Rajesh, Meenakshi Chaudhary are playing leading lady roles in the movie. Shirish is producing the film on a lavish scale while Dil Raju is presenting it.