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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Box office clash: Nani's 'Gentleman' to lock horns with 'Guppedantha Prema,' 'Premikudu,' 'Rudra IPS'

Actor Nani's "Gentleman," "Guppedantha Prema," "Premikudu" and "Rudra IPS" are the Telugu films scheduled to be out on June 17.

Jun 15, 2016

'Gentleman' actor Nani not playing Pawan Kalyan fan in his next movie

"Gentleman" actor Nani is reportedly not playing power star Pawan Kalyan's fan in his forthcoming movie, which will be directed by Virinchi Varma.

Jun 15, 2016

'Kabali' Telugu audio release: AP/T audience eager to listen to Telugu songs of Rajinikanth's film

Film buffs in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana are waiting for Telugu music of Rajinikanth's "Kabali," composed by Santhosh Narayanan.

Jun 15, 2016

Is Mahesh Babu, AR Murugadoss' remuneration 66% of their next movie's budget?

Superstar Mahesh Babu and ace director AR Murugadoss are reportedly charging Rs. 25 crore and Rs. 20 crore, respectively, for their untitled movie.

Jun 15, 2016

SS Rajamouli says 'Why Katappa killed Baahubali?' question broke barriers of language and region

Director SS Rajamouli says that he is happy that "Why did Katappa kill Baahubali?" was successful in breaking the barrier of region and language.

Jun 14, 2016

Nithin completes 14 years in Tollywood: His debut 'Jayam' photos, videos go viral in social media

Photos, videos of Nithin's debut movie "Jayam" go viral as actor completes 14 years in the Telugu film industry today.

Jun 14, 2016

'Baahubali 2' (Bahubali) team starts shooting for 'costliest' climax scene; SS Rajamouli releases picture [PHOTO]

Director SS Rajamouli released on-the-set photo after completing first day of shoot for the climax of "Baahubali: The Conclusion."

Jun 14, 2016

'Oka Ammayi Thappa' US box office collection: Sundeep's film fails to beat 'Tiger' opening weekend record

"Oka Ammayi Thappa" performed well in U.S., but couldn't beat opening weekend record of Sundeep Kishan's previous release "Tiger."

Jun 14, 2016

'A...Aa' box office collection: Nithin's film tops US business chart again, beating 'Housefull 3,' 'Te3n'

Nithin's "A...Aa" has made superb collection at the U.S. box office in its second weekend and topped U.S. business chart, beating "Housefull 3" and "Te3n."

Jun 14, 2016

'Okka Ammayi Thappa' review roundup: Sundeep Kishan-starrer bags average verdict, ratings from critics

Sundeep Kishan and Nithya Menon's "Okka Ammayi Thappa," has received average reviews and poor ratings from critics.

Jun 13, 2016

'Gentleman' clears censor board test; Nani-starrer's overseas rights sold for record price

"Gentleman" has received U certificate from the censor board and its overseas distribution rights were sold for a record price.

Jun 13, 2016

'Aâ€¦Aa' 2nd weekend box office collection: Nithin starrer becomes 5th film to join Rs 40 crore club in 2016

"Aâ€¦Aa" has collected Rs 8.53 crore at worldwide box office in its second weekend, taking its 11-day global gross total to Rs 60.45 crore.

Jun 13, 2016

Samantha reveals her look in Jr NTR's 'Janatha Garage' [PHOTO]

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has revealed a photo showing her look in the Junior NTR, Koratala Siva's upcoming movie, "Janatha Garage."

Jun 13, 2016

Box office collection: 'The Conjuring 2' continues to dominate 'Te3n,' 'Do Lafzon Ki Kahani' in India on 2nd day

"The Conjuring 2" has collected Rs. 11.75 crore at Indian box office in 2 days, while "Te3n" and "Do Lafzon Ki Kahani" have earned Rs. 6.51 crore and Rs. 2.30 crore, respectively.

Jun 12, 2016

'Gautamiputra Satakarni' director Krish to marry his girlfriend Dr V Ramya

"Gautamiputra Satakarni" director Krish aka Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi is set to marry Dr V Ramya at a grand wedding ceremony to be held in August.

Jun 12, 2016

Box office collection: 'Housefull 3' clocks 44% growth on 2nd Sat, inches closer to Rs. 100 crore mark

"Housefull 3" has collected Rs. 5.05 crore at the Indian box office on its second Saturday, taking its 9-day domestic total collection to Rs. 88.65 crore.

Jun 12, 2016

Chiranjeevi perform at Cinemaa Awards 2016

CineMAA Awards 2016 winners list: 'Baahubali' bags 13 awards; Chiranjeevi steals show with his dance [PHOTOS]

We bring you live updates on winners list of the CineMAA Awards 2016 and photos of Megastar Chiranjeevi and others' performance at the function.

Jun 12, 2016

'Right Right' movie review round-up: Sumanth Ashwin's film gets mixed verdict, good ratings from critics

Director Manu's Telugu movie "Right Right," starring Sumanth Ashwin, Kalakeya Prabhakar, Pooja Jhaveri, has got mixed reviews and good ratings from critics.

Jun 12, 2016

'A...Aa' 10 days' US box office collection: Nithin's film crosses $2 million mark, beats "Nannaku Prematho" life-time record

Nithin and Samantha's "A...Aa collected $2.13 at the US box office in 10 days and beat life-time collection record of "Nannaku Prematho."

Jun 12, 2016

'Aâ€¦Aa' 1st week worldwide box office collection: Nithin-Samantha's film crosses Rs. 50 crore mark in 8 days

"Aâ€¦Aa" has collected Rs. 51.92 crore at the worldwide box office in the first week and earned a share of Rs. 35.48 crore to its distributors in 8 days.

Jun 10, 2016

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Articles by Shekhar H Hooli

Box office clash: Nani's 'Gentleman' to lock horns with 'Guppedantha Prema,' 'Premikudu,' 'Rudra IPS'

'Gentleman' actor Nani not playing Pawan Kalyan fan in his next movie

'Kabali' Telugu audio release: AP/T audience eager to listen to Telugu songs of Rajinikanth's film

Is Mahesh Babu, AR Murugadoss' remuneration 66% of their next movie's budget?

SS Rajamouli says 'Why Katappa killed Baahubali?' question broke barriers of language and region

Nithin completes 14 years in Tollywood: His debut 'Jayam' photos, videos go viral in social media

'Baahubali 2' (Bahubali) team starts shooting for 'costliest' climax scene; SS Rajamouli releases picture [PHOTO]

'Oka Ammayi Thappa' US box office collection: Sundeep's film fails to beat 'Tiger' opening weekend record

'A...Aa' box office collection: Nithin's film tops US business chart again, beating 'Housefull 3,' 'Te3n'

'Okka Ammayi Thappa' review roundup: Sundeep Kishan-starrer bags average verdict, ratings from critics

'Gentleman' clears censor board test; Nani-starrer's overseas rights sold for record price

'Aâ€¦Aa' 2nd weekend box office collection: Nithin starrer becomes 5th film to join Rs 40 crore club in 2016

Samantha reveals her look in Jr NTR's 'Janatha Garage' [PHOTO]

Box office collection: 'The Conjuring 2' continues to dominate 'Te3n,' 'Do Lafzon Ki Kahani' in India on 2nd day

'Gautamiputra Satakarni' director Krish to marry his girlfriend Dr V Ramya

Box office collection: 'Housefull 3' clocks 44% growth on 2nd Sat, inches closer to Rs. 100 crore mark

CineMAA Awards 2016 winners list: 'Baahubali' bags 13 awards; Chiranjeevi steals show with his dance [PHOTOS]

'Right Right' movie review round-up: Sumanth Ashwin's film gets mixed verdict, good ratings from critics

'A...Aa' 10 days' US box office collection: Nithin's film crosses $2 million mark, beats "Nannaku Prematho" life-time record

'Aâ€¦Aa' 1st week worldwide box office collection: Nithin-Samantha's film crosses Rs. 50 crore mark in 8 days

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'