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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Ranveer Singh

Here is why Ranveer Singh trimmed his moustache and beard; Padmavati star's video goes viral

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh is playing Alauddin Khilji in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming movie Padmavati.

Jul 13, 2017

Actor Dileep, Actor Dileep arrest, Actor Dileep in jail

Actor Dileep arrest: Did some Kerala MLAs know about plot to abduct the Malayalam actress?

After actor Dileep's arrest, Pulsar Suni's connection with an MLA has made Kerala Police suspect that two politicians from the state would have been aware of the plot to abduct the Malayalam actress.

Jul 13, 2017

Patel SIR

Patel SIR Vs Shamantakamani: Which one will lead the race at box office?

Jagapathi Babu's Patel SIR and Shamantakamani starring Sudheer Babu, Sundeep Kishan, Aadi and Nara Rohit have interesting stories.

Jul 12, 2017

Jr NTR's Jai Lava Kusa teaser beats Duvvada Jagannadham, Katamarayudu records

The teaser of Junior NTR's Jai Lava Kusa has become the second fastest first look video of a Telugu film to surpass the mark of 10 million views on YouTube after Prabhas' Baahubali 2.

Jul 12, 2017

Varun Sandesh and Vithika Sheru

Hoax busted: Varun Sandesh's wife Vithika Sheru refutes suicide rumors

Telugu actor Varun Sandesh's wife Vithika Sheru has denied the rumours that she committed suicide due to the strained marital life and family trouble

Jul 12, 2017

Ninnu Kori

Ninnu Kori 5-day box office collection: Nani's film beats Nenu Local record in US

Ninnu Kori has collected $858,283 at the US box office in five days and beat the record of Nani's last outing Nenu Local, which minted $828,038 in the country.

Jul 12, 2017

Nithiin in LIE

Nithiin's LIE teaser impresses Nani, Sai Dharam Tej and many other Telugu celebs

Nani, Sai Dharam Tej and other celebs and critics are impressed with the teaser of director Hanu Raghavapudi's Telugu movie LIE (Love Intelligence Enmity) starring Nithiin, Megha Akash and Arjun Sarja.

Jul 12, 2017

Pawan Kalyan and Trivikram Srinivas' next movie launch

Satellite rights of Pawan Kalyan-Trivikram Srinivas' film sold: It's non-Baahubali highest record

Sun Networks has reportedly acquired the satellite rights of director Trivikram Srinivas' untitled film featuring power star Pawan Kalyan, Anu Emanuel and Keerthy Suresh in the lead roles.

Jul 11, 2017

Junior NTR and Puri Jagannadh

Jr NTR's publicist slams Puri Jagannadh's allegations against Jai Lava Kusa

The publicist for Junior NTR has slammed that director Puri Jagannadh's allegations against Jai Lava Kusa, saying they are not true.

Jul 11, 2017

Ninnu Kori

Ninnu Kori worldwide box office collection: Shiva Nirvana's film turns biggest money spinner in Nani's career

Nani and Shiva Nirvana's Ninnu Kori collected Rs 27.50 crore at the worldwide box office in the first weekend and earned Rs 15.50 crore for its global distributors in three days.

Jul 11, 2017

Taapsee Pannu

Taapsee Pannu 'insults' K Raghavendra Rao on EIC chat show; Telugu fans furious over Judwaa 2 actress' comments

Telugu fans condemn Judwaa 2 actress Taapsee Pannu for 'insulting' director K Raghavendra Rao with her comments in a candid chat with the comedy group East India Company (EIC).

Jul 11, 2017

Ram Charan Teja

Ram Charan announces his next project with Koratala Siva; formal shoot to start in summer 2018

Konidela Pro Company‏ tweeted: "Ram Charan & Koratala Siva film is announced. 2nd time that Charan is teaming up with Koratala. Their 1st was scrapped after the launch."

Jul 11, 2017

Ninnu Kori leaked online

Nani's Ninnu Kori leaked online: Full movie download to take a toll on its collection at box office

Ninnu Kori starring Nani, Nivetha Thomas and Aadhi Pinisetty has collected over Rs 20 crore at the box office in two days.

Jul 9, 2017

Prabhas on Baahubali 2 sets

Baahubali 2 release in China: SS Rajamouli reveals how he wants to cash in on Dangal's success

I am very happy for Dangal success because it is an Indian story and Indian way of storytelling. That would definitely help Baahubali 2, Rajamouli said.

Jul 9, 2017

Dileep, Nadhirshah, Bhavana case, pulsar suni

Pulsar Suni's letter to actor Dileep: Jail chief denies inmate's charge of cops forcing him to write the letter

The investigation has been going on since the beginning of May and none of the prisoners have ever complained about any such pressure tactics from the part of jail official, Jail superintendent said.

Jul 9, 2017

Jr NTR at Bigg Boss Telugu press meet

Bigg Boss Telugu host Junior NTR says no to imitate Salman Khan [VIDEO]

During Bigg Boss Telugu press meet, Junior NTR, who is set to make his debut as a host on small screen, said, "I didn't really follow the show in Hindi, so there is no question of emulating Salman Khan."

Jul 9, 2017

Ninnu Kori

Ninnu Kori box office collection on Day 2: Nani's film crosses Rs 20 crore mark on Saturday

Ninnu Kori starring Nani, Nivedita Thomas and Aadhi has collected Rs 9.60 crore gross at the worldwide box office on Saturday and its two day total collection has reached Rs 20.20 crore gross.

Jul 9, 2017

Sridevi makes grand comeback with Mom

Mom box office collection Day 2: Sridevi's movie shows 83% growth in its business on Saturday

Sridevi's Mom has collected Rs 5.50 crore nett at the Indian box office on Saturday, July 8, taking its two-day total domestic collection to Rs 8.40 crore net.

Jul 9, 2017

Alia Bhatt's Audi7 car

Bollywood celebrity cars: Starry rides of Alia Bhatt, Tiger Shroff, Varun Dhawan and Ranbir Kapoor [PHOTOS]

Some young Bollywood celebrities are affluent, rich and live life king size, and they often resort buy new luxury cars to showcase their status.

Jul 7, 2017

Sridevi's Mom

Sridevi's Mom registers better occupancy than Paresh Rawal's Guest Iin London

Sridevi's Mom has received an average opening, but it will make better collection than Paresh Rawal's Guest Iin London (GIL) at the domestic box office on the first day.

Jul 7, 2017

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