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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Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy

Sye Raa trivia: 2,000 artistes and fighters shot this action scene for 35 nights

Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy has been creating ripples in social media since it went on the floor. Now, #SyeRaaTrivia on Twitter will double the excitement levels amongst the fans.

Sep 24, 2019

Samantha Akkineni on Lakshmi Manchu's new chat show

Samantha Akkineni opens up on Naga Chaitanya's bedroom secret

Actress Samantha Akkineni opens up about a bedroom secret of her husband Naga Chaitanya on Lakshmi Manchu's new chat show Feet up with the Stars, which started streaming online on Voot.

Sep 24, 2019

Varun Teja with Lakshmi Manchu, Sai Pallavi, Pooja Hegde and Rashi Khanna

Varun Tej says he likes to marry Sai Pallavi, kill Rashi and hook up with Pooja Hegde

Actor Varun Tej appeared on Lakshmi Manchu's Feet Up With The Stars on Voot to promote his film Gaddalakonda Ganesh aka Valmiki and spoke about his co-stars Sai Pallavi, Rashi Khanna and Pooja Hegde.

Sep 24, 2019

Sreemukhi, Ravi Krishna, Varun Sandesh and Baba Bhaskar

Who among Sreemukhi, Varun, Bhaskar, Ravi should be eliminated from Bigg Boss Telugu 3? [Vote]

Bigg Boss Telugu 3 vote: Host Akkineni Nagarjuna will eliminate one among Sreemukhi, Ravi Krishna, Varun Sandesh and Baba Bhaskar from the house of Bigg Boss Telugu 3 in the 10th week.

Sep 24, 2019

Mahesh Babu's wife Namrata Shirodkar receiving Dadasaheb Phalke Award

This is why Namrata received Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Best Actor on behalf of Mahesh Babu

Namrata Shirodkar received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the Best Actor for Bharat Ane Nenu since Superstar Mahesh Babu could not attend the event due to his prior commitments.

Sep 24, 2019

SS Rajamouli at Sye Raa pre-release event

SS Rajamouli reveals why Chiru's Sye Raa is bigger than Baahubali

Director SS Rajamouli, who was the chief guest at the pre-release event of Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, could not stop going gaga over Chiranjeevi, Paruchuri Brothers, Ram Charan and Surender Reddy.

Sep 23, 2019

Sajid Nadiadwala

Did Kabir Singh success force Sajid Nadiadwala to do an adult-certified movie?

Filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala initially owned the remake rights of Arjun Reddy, which was remade as Kabir Singh in Hindi, but he gifted its rights to his friend Murad Khetani, as he did not like some scenes in it.

Sep 23, 2019

Mahesh Babu and Allu Arjun with their daughters Sitara and Arha

Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun's Daughter's Day videos take internet by storm [Videos]

Telugu actors Mahesh Babu and Allu Arjun shared two adorable videos of their kids Sitara and Arha on September 22, which happened to be Daughter's Day.

Sep 23, 2019

Mahesh Babu watching recreation of the Kurnool's Kondareddy Buruju for Sarileru Neekevvaru in Ramoji Film City

Sarileru Neekevvaru makers shell out hefty sum on recreation of Kurnool's Kondareddy Buruju in RFC

The makers of Mahesh Babu's Sarileru Neekevvaru have spent a hefty sum on the recreation of Kurnool's Kondareddy Buruju in Ramoji Film City. Anil Ravipudi tweeted a photo of AS Prakash-created set.

Sep 23, 2019

Pawan Kalyan, SS Rajamouli, Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan at Sye Raa pre-release event

Videos of Rajamouli giving water bottle to Pawan Kalyan and fan touching PK's feet go viral

SS Rajamouli giving water bottle to Pawan Kalyan and a fan touching the latter's feet were among some of the special moments at the pre-release event of Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.

Sep 23, 2019

Gaddalakonda Ganesh

Gaddalakonda Ganesh (Valmiki) fails to halt Nani's Gang Leader dream run at USA box office

Varun Tej's Gaddalakonda Ganesh aka Valmiki has collected $272,854 at the USA box office in 2 days, while Nani's Gang Leader minted $908,424 in the country in 9 days.

Sep 22, 2019

Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy

Did Sye Raa producer promise to give Rs 50 crore to Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy family?

The family members of Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy are said to be threatening to stall the pre-release event Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy after Ram Charan failed to pay them the compensation.

Sep 22, 2019

Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy event poster

Sye Raa pre-release event live stream: Where to watch Chiranjeevi's film gala online?

Ram Charan is holding a pre-release event for Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (SRNR) in Hyderabad on Sunday. The function will be live streamed on several YouTube and TV channels.

Sep 22, 2019

Gully Boy still

Gully Boy chosen as India's official entry to Oscars 2020: Masses call it a stupid selection

Many people are not happy with the selection of the Hindi movie Gully Boy, starring Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and Siddhant Chaturvedi, as the nomination for Oscar's Best International Feature Film category.

Sep 22, 2019

Himaja Reddy with Mahesh Vitta, Nagarjuna with Rahul Sipligunj and IBTimes poll results

Mahesh Vitta escapes elimination from Bigg Boss Telugu 3: Himaja Reddy to be evicted today

After singer Rahul Sipligunj was evicted and sent to a secret room, Himaja Reddy and Mahesh Vitta are in the danger zone of elimination from Akkineni Nagarjuna's Bigg Boss Telugu 3.

Sep 22, 2019

Gaddalakonda Ganesh and Valmiki poster

Valmiki aka Gaddala Konda Ganesh review: Here is what critics say about Varun Tej's film

Varun Tej and Pooja Hegde starrer Valmiki aka Gaddala Konda Ganesh (Gaddhala/Gaddalakonda), which is directed by Harish Shankar, has garnered mixed review and rating from critics.

Sep 20, 2019

Suriya and Mohanlal in Bandobast

Bandobast movie review and ratings: This is what Telugu critics/audience say about Suriya film

Bandobast movie review and ratings: Director KV Anand's movie Bandobast is the Telugu dubbed version of Kaappaan starring movie Suriya, Mohanlal, Arya and Sayyeshaa.

Sep 20, 2019

Nani's Gang Leader

Gang Leader 7-day box office collection: Nani film to meet the fate of Prabhas' Saaho

Nani's Gang Leader has collected Rs 33.10 crore gross at the worldwide box office in the first week. The Vikram Kumar-directed film has earned a share of Rs 19.52 crore for its distributors in 7 days.

Sep 20, 2019

Gaddalakonda Ganesh and Valmiki poster

Valmiki aka Gaddalakonda Ganesh: This is what Maharshi director, other celebs say about name change

Maharshi director Vamshi Paidipally, Lavanya and some other celebs are upset with Boya Valmiki community for urging the makers of Valmiki to change its title to Gaddalakonda Ganesh.

Sep 20, 2019

Gaddalakonda Ganesh

Gaddalakonda Ganesh (Valmiki) movie review and rating by audience: Live updates

Valmiki movie review live updates: Director Harish Shankar's Telugu movie Gaddalakonda Ganesh (Valmiki) is a gangster comedy film starring Varun Tej, Atharvaa, Pooja Hegde and Mirnalini Ravi.

Sep 20, 2019

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