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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Mahanati leaked on torrent sites: Full movie download to affect its collection at box office

Director Naga Ashwin's Mahanati starring Keerthy Suresh has been allegedly leaked on some torrent sites and the full movie download is likely to take a toll on its collection at the worldwide box office.

May 17, 2018

Tollywood director Rajasimha attempts suicide in Mumbai

Tollywood director Rajasimha Tadinada, who is known for Okka Ammayi Thappa and Bakasura, reportedly attempted suicide in Mumbai by taking a high dosage of sleeping pills.

May 17, 2018

Rana Daggubati to play AP CM and wrestler in NTR and Rammurthy Naidu's biopics

The Baahubali actor has reportedly been approached for the roles of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and a wrestler in the biographical movies of NTR and Kodi Rammurthy Naidu.

May 17, 2018

India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah

Amit Shah recalls Emergency period to retort Rahul Gandhi's 'mockery of constitution' tweet

Hours after BS Yeddyurappa took oath as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka, BJP national president Amit Shah took a dig at Congress and JDS. He said they disrespected people's mandate.

May 17, 2018

Mahanati 8-day US box office collection: Keerthy Suresh's film inches closer to $2 million mark

Director Naga Ashwini's Mahanati starring Keerthy Suresh collected $1,835,006 at the US box office in seven days and it is expected to cross $2 million mark in the country on its second Friday.

May 17, 2018

Tollywood ignores Cannes Film Festival? Allu Sirish hopes to have better representation

Telugu actor Allu Sirish is apparently disappointed with Tollywood for being clueless on how to go about the Cannes Film Festival, which is held between May 8 and 19, and he hopes to have better representation next year.

May 16, 2018

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti

Ramzan ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir: Rajnath Singh accepts CM Mehbooba Mufti's request

Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti had recently decided to announce a ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir and sent out a letter to the Centre requesting to stop military operations in the state.

May 16, 2018

Baahubali 2 mania in Japan: This's what Japanese viewers gifted SS Rajamouli

Ace director SS Rajamouli, who is currently busy with his next project, is all thrilled over the huge response for Baahubali 2 in Japan and the wonderful gifts he received from Japanese viewers.

May 16, 2018

Mahanati movie review and rating by audience: Live updates

Mahanati/Nadigaiyar Thilagam box office collection: Keerthy Suresh's film crosses Rs 35 crore mark

Actress Keerthy Suresh's Mahanati and its Tamil version Nadigaiyar Thilagam have collected Rs 35 crore at the worldwide box office in seven days.

May 16, 2018

Karnataka elections 2018: 5 hilarious moments of Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah and Narendra Modi [Videos]

The 2018 Karnataka elections witnessed some hilarious moments with Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah and Narendra Modi being trolled on social media for various mistakes.

May 15, 2018

Karnataka elections 2018: Parameshwara says Congress extends unconditional support to JD(S)

The 2018 Karnataka assembly elections are witnessing a new twist as Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has agreed to give the Chief Minister's post to JD(S) leader HD Deve Gowda's son HD Kumaraswamy.

May 15, 2018

Karnataka assembly election 2018 exit poll results

Karnataka elections 2018 results: It's a victory for Today's Chanakya

Today's Chanakya's exit poll results have proved to be right with BJP beating Congress and JDS with a majority in the Karnataka assembly elections 2018.

May 15, 2018

Siddaramaiah, Mallikarjun Kharge, Parameshwara

Siddaramaiah ready to sacrifice CM post for Dalit nominee; Mallikarjun Kharge, Parameshwara in the race

With just a day left for the results of Karnataka Assembly elections 2018, incumbent Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he is ready to give up the post if the party wants a Dalit nominee. On the other hand, Mallikarjun Kharge and G Parameshwara are in the race for coveted post.

May 14, 2018

Bharat Ane Nenu, Rangasthalam and Naa Peru Surya

Box office collection: Bharat Ane Nenu fares better than Rangasthalam, Naa Peru Surya at multiplexes

With its 24-day collection of Rs 28.79 crore, Bharat Ane Nenu has become the highest-grossing Telugu film this summer in multiplexes, while Rangasthalam and Naa Peru Surya took the second and third places by collecting Rs 27.32 crore and Rs 11.79 crore, respectively.

May 14, 2018

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Articles by Shekhar H Hooli

Mahanati leaked on torrent sites: Full movie download to affect its collection at box office

Tollywood director Rajasimha attempts suicide in Mumbai

Rana Daggubati to play AP CM and wrestler in NTR and Rammurthy Naidu's biopics

Amit Shah recalls Emergency period to retort Rahul Gandhi's 'mockery of constitution' tweet

Mahanati 8-day US box office collection: Keerthy Suresh's film inches closer to $2 million mark

Tollywood ignores Cannes Film Festival? Allu Sirish hopes to have better representation

Ramzan ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir: Rajnath Singh accepts CM Mehbooba Mufti's request

Baahubali 2 mania in Japan: This's what Japanese viewers gifted SS Rajamouli

Mahanati/Nadigaiyar Thilagam box office collection: Keerthy Suresh's film crosses Rs 35 crore mark

Karnataka elections 2018: 5 hilarious moments of Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah and Narendra Modi [Videos]

Karnataka elections 2018: Parameshwara says Congress extends unconditional support to JD(S)

Karnataka elections 2018 results: It's a victory for Today's Chanakya

Siddaramaiah ready to sacrifice CM post for Dalit nominee; Mallikarjun Kharge, Parameshwara in the race

Box office collection: Bharat Ane Nenu fares better than Rangasthalam, Naa Peru Surya at multiplexes

Malayalam actor Kalasala Babu dies at 68; Fans mourn his death

Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad honored with Lifetime Achievement Award in New Jersey [Photos]

Mahanati 5-day box office collection: Keerthy Suresh's film crosses $1.70 million overseas

Karnataka exit poll results: Congress likely to lose another state to BJP

BJP's Sriramulu performs 'gau puja' before casting his vote in Karnataka polls [Video]

Ram Charan's special episode for Lakshmi Manchu's Memu Saitham gets telecast date

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'