Shekhar H Hooli

Articles by Shekhar H Hooli

Having started out as a Lecturer in English in various colleges in Dharwad and Bangalore, Shekhar began his journalism career with MacMillan India. He worked with Oneindia (Filmibeat) for seven years before joining IB Times India in 2014. He interviews actors, directors, producers and technicians and heads the team that covers Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi film industries. A post graduate in English from Karnataka University, Shekhar has nearly nine years of experience in online journalism.

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Kangana Ranaut in Manikarnika and Simran

Manikarnika controversy: Simran writer Apurva Asrani backs Krish and calls Kangana Ranaut insecure

Scriptwriter Apurva Asrani has stood by director Krish over Manikarnika controversy. He alleged that Kangana Ranaut is an insecure actress and hence forced him to delete other actors' dialogues in Simran.

Jan 28, 2019

Director Krish aka Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi

Who is Krish? Here are five movies of the Manikarnika director that you should not miss

Gamyam, Vedam, Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum, Kanche and Gautamiputra Satakarni are the best Telugu movies of director Krish aka Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi, who is basking in on the success of Manikarnika.

Jan 28, 2019

Ram Gopal Varma and Kangana Ranaut in Manikarnika

Ram Gopal Varma trolled for using F-word to praise Kangana Ranaut in Manikarnika

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma aka RGV's review of Manikarnika has not gone down well with some fans of actress Kangana Ranaut, who trolled him for using F-word to praise her performance.

Jan 28, 2019

F2 - Fun and Frustration

F2 vs Mr Majnu vs Petta box office collection: Varun-Venky lead race in US again

F2 – Fun and Frustration, which refuses to slow down anytime soon, has once again led the race at the US box office with its superb collection. It has beaten new release Mr Majnu and Rajinikanth's Petta.

Jan 27, 2019

Valmiki 2019 Telugu movie launch photo

Varun Tej, Harish Shankar reveal title of Jigarthanda remake: Viewers curious about Bobby Simha

Director Harish Shankar S, who has teamed up with actor Varun Tej, has announced to remake Jigarthanda in Telugu as Valmiki and the viewers are curious to know about who will play Bobby Simha's role.

Jan 27, 2019

Manikarnika

Manikarnika review: RGV praises Kangana Ranaut; why did he ignore Krish and Rajamouli's father?

In his review of Manikarnika, RGV aka Ram Gopal Varma went gaga over Kangana Ranaut's acting. But he did mention a single word about director Krish and Rajamouli's father KV Vijayendra Prasad.

Jan 27, 2019

Mr Majnu

Mr Majnu box office collection day 3: Akhil film recovers 44.39% of distributors' investments

Akhil Akkineni's Mr Majnu has collected Rs 12.65 crore gross at the AP/TS box office in the first weekend and earned Rs 8.08 crore for its distributors, who spent Rs 18.20 crore on its theatrical rights for the Telugu states.

Jan 27, 2019

Anisha Ambrose and Guna Jakka

Wedding bells for Anisha Ambrose! When is the actress getting married? [Photos]

Actress Anisha Ambrose, who engaged to Guna Jakka in a private ceremony, enter the wedlock with her fiancée and their marriage is said to be taking place some in the summer this year.

Jan 26, 2019

Mr Majnu

Mr Majnu box office collection in US premieres: Anil film off to a poor start; can't beat Hello and Akhil records

Director Venky Atluri's Mr Majnu started on a very poor note at the US box office in the premieres. The film cannot beat the collection records of Akhil Akkineni's Hello and Akhil: Power of Jua.

Jan 25, 2019

F2 – Fun and Frustration

F2 box office collection day 13: Fun And Frustration surpasses Rs 100 crore gross mark in 2 weeks

F2 – Fun and Frustration starring Venkatesh and Varun Tej has surpassed Rs 100 crore gross mark at the worldwide box office in two weeks. The film has earned a share of Rs 60 crore for its distributors in 13 days.

Jan 25, 2019

Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu

Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu movie review and rating by audience: Live updates

Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu review live updates: Director Arun Gopy's Malayalam movie is an action-adventure romance drama starring Pranav Mohanlal, Zaya David and Gokul Suresh.

Jan 25, 2019

Mr Majnu

Mr Majnu movie review and rating by audience: Live viewers' response for Akhil Akkineni film

Director Venky Atlluri's Telugu movie Mr Majnu starring Akhil Akkineni and Nidhhi Agerwal premiered in the US on January 24. We bring you overseas viewers' review and response.

Jan 24, 2019

Ram Gopal Varma and Nara Chandrababu Naidu

Lakshmi's NTR publicity: RGV uses epic Baahubali scene to continue his tirade against Chandrababu Naidu

RGV aka Ram Gopal Varma, who is undeterred by the complaint filed by the TDP leader, has continued his tirade against Chandrababu Naidu and used epic Baahubali scene to take a dig at him.

Jan 24, 2019

First Look - Chiranjeevi, Nayanthara's in Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy

Will Nayanthara dare to skip Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy promotions?

Actress Nayanthara (Nayantara) is now shooting for megastar Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. Many in the film industry are wondering if she will dare to skip its promotions.

Jan 24, 2019

Izabelle Leite with Akhil Akkineni in Mr Majnu

Here's why Izabelle Leite is missing from Akhil Akkineni's Mr Majnu promotions

Actress Izabelle Leite is not attending the promotions of Akhil Akkineni's Mr Majnu, which is set for release on January 25. The reason for it is that she twisted her ankle while playing beach volleyball in Brazil.

Jan 24, 2019

Wink girl Priya Prakash Varrier reloads and shoots a kiss at Allu Arjun

Wink girl Priya Prakash Varrier reloads and shoots a kiss at Allu Arjun [Videos + Photos]

Wink girl Priya Prakash Varrier was spotted reloading and shooting a kiss at stylish star Allu Arjun at the audio launch event of Lover's Day. The videos and photos are taking the internet by storm.

Jan 24, 2019

Maharshi

Maharshi release date postponed: Mahesh Babu fans scared of its clash with Avengers: Endgame

Producer Dil Raju has announced the release date of his upcoming movie Maharshi. But superstar Mahesh Babu's fans have expressed their concern over its clash with Avengers: Endgame.

Jan 23, 2019

SS Rajamouli's RRR movie

RRR movie satellite rights sold: SS Rajamouli film beats Rajinikanth's 2.0 with big margin

The makers of SS Rajamouli's next movie RRR starring Jr NTR and Ram Charan are said to have sold out its satellite rights. The film has beaten the record of Rajinikanth's 2.0 months before its release.

Jan 23, 2019

Mahesh Babu with Sukumar on 1: Nenokkadine set

Mahesh Babu-Sukumar's next film to deal with controversial red sanders smuggling

Superstar Mahesh Babu's next film is said to deal with the controversial subject of the red sanders smuggling and director Sukumar has already finalised the title for this upcoming movie.

Jan 23, 2019

Prabhas and Krishnam Raju

Prabhas to contest MLA election on BJP ticket? Krishnam Raju to be AP's new Governor?

BJP is said to be planning to field Prabhas in the upcoming MLA elections in Andhra Pradesh. The party is also said to be thinking of appointing Krishnam Raju as the Governor of the state.

Jan 23, 2019

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