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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Prabhas' Saaho effect: Shraddha Kapoor's Chhichhore release postponed

The release of Chhichhore starring Sushant Singh Rajput and Shraddha Kapoor has been postponed by two weeks in a bid to avoid its clash with Prabhas' Saaho, which is scheduled to hit the sceens on August 30.

Jul 21, 2019

Ram Gopal Varma with Ajay Bhupathi of Rx 100 fame and Agasthya of Lakshmi's NTR fame

Ram Gopal Varma gets befitting reply from police for reporting self traffic violation

Ram Gopal Varma was fined with Rs 1,300 by the Cyberabad Traffic police after he reported his own traffic violation of bike triple riding without wearing helmet.

Jul 21, 2019

Bigg Boss Telugu 3 launch LIVE: Nagarjuna locks Sreemukhi, Varun Sandesh, 13 other contestants inside house

Bigg Boss Telugu 3 launch LIVE: Shiva Jyothi, TV actor Ravi Kishan, Ashu Reddy, Jaffar Babu, Himaja Reddy, Rahul silpigunj, Rohini Noni, Baba Bhaskar, Punarnavi Bhupalam, Hema, Ali Raza, Mahesh Vitta, Sreemukhi, Varun Sandesh and his wife Vithika Sheru have entered as contestants of Akkineni Nagarjuna's show.

Jul 21, 2019

iSmart Shankar box office collection day 1: Puri Jagan scores biggest opener for Ram

Director Puri Jagannath's iSmart Shankar has collected Rs 10.93 crore gross at the AP/TS box office on the first day and beaten the record of Nenu Sailaja, which was biggest opener for Ram Pothineni.

Jul 19, 2019

Jagapathi Babu opens up on why he walked out of Mahesh Babu's Sarileru Neekevvaru [Video]

In a video message, actor Jagapathi Babu has given a clarification on walking out of Anil Ravipudi's Sarileru Neekevvaru starring Mahesh Babu.

Jul 19, 2019

Amala Paul's Aame shows cancelled due to financial issues

Actress Amala Paul's fans are upset after morning shows of Aame, the Telugu version of Aadai, were cancelled due to financial issues.

Jul 19, 2019

Mr KK movie review and rating by audience: Live updates

Mr KK movie review live updates: Director Rajesh Selva's Telugu movie Mr KK is the dubbed version of Tamil action thriller film Kadaram Kondan starring Chiyaan Vikram, Akshara Haasan, Abi Hassan and Lena.

Jul 19, 2019

Leaked still of Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor from Saaho

Prabhas-Shraddha's Saaho release delayed: Makers say no compromise on content quality

It is official! The release of Saaho starring Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor has been postponed to August 30, as the makers do not want to compromise on the quality of the content of the film.

Jul 19, 2019

iSmart Shankar box office collection in USA premieres: Puri film turns 2nd biggest opener for Ram

Director Puri Jagannadh's iSmart Shankar collected $51,677 at the USA box office in the premiere shows to become the second biggest opener for Ram Pothineni after Vunnadi Okate Zindagi.

Jul 18, 2019

Bigg Boss Telugu 3 in trouble: High alert at Akkineni Nagarjuna's house [Video]

It is reported that a students' association tried to attack Akkineni Nagarjuna's residence in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, and demanded the cancelation of Bigg Boss Telugu 3.

Jul 18, 2019

Saaho climax revealed: Prabhas fights with 100 baddies in single scene

A set resembling a ruined place was erected on 10-acres for the climax shoot and 100 fighters from across the globe were hired for the action scene with Prabhas.

Jul 18, 2019

iSmart Shankar movie review and rating by audience: Live updates

iSmart Shankar movie review live updates: Director Puri Jagannadh's Telugu movie iSmart Shankar is an action film starring Ram Pothineni, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nabha Natesh and Satyadev Kancharana.

Jul 18, 2019

Taapsee Pannu gets trolled for her insensitive remark on Nagpur aspiring model's death

Netizens said that Taapsee Pannu's sarcastic remark on Kabir Singh director Sandeep Reddy Vanga is insensitive and she should be ashamed of it.

Jul 16, 2019

Puri Jagannadh makes shocking admission on copying iBoy for iSmart Shankar

Puri Jagannadh reveals that only the chip concept is inspired by Hollywood films, and the rest of the story of iSmart Shankar starring Ram Pothineni, Nidhhi Agerwal and Nabha Natesh, is set in Telangana.

Jul 16, 2019

Taapsee Pannu mocks Kabir Singh director after Samantha, Chinmayi and Lakshmi

Taapsee Pannu has taken a dig at director Sandeep Reddy Vanga over the slapping scene in Kabir Singh, by referring to the report about a man smashing his 19-year-old girlfriend's head questioning her character.

Jul 16, 2019

Nora Fatehi's killer dance moves in the item song O Saki Saki from Batla House

Nora Fatehi sets screens on fire with killer dance moves in O Saki Saki [Video]

The music video of the item song O Saki Saki from John Abraham's Batla House has received over 16 million views on YouTube.

Jul 16, 2019

Linards Zarins' new single I Miss you strikes chord with music lovers

Singer Linards Zarins recently released the lyrical video of his latest single titled I Miss You on YouTube channel. The track received positive review and response on the social media.

Jul 15, 2019

Saaho makers shell out Rs 70 crore on Prabhas' 8-minute action sequence

Baahubali actor Prabhas had shot an eight-minute action sequence for Saaho in Abu Dhabi earlier this year and the production cost of this scene is Rs 70 crore, says cinematographer Madhie.

Jul 15, 2019

Rathnavelu with Anil Ravipudi on Sarileru Neekevvaru set in Kashmir

Sye Raa cameraman joins Mahesh Babu's Sarileru Neekevvaru shoot in Kashmir

Having returned from his holiday in London, Mahesh Babu has started shooting for his next film Sarileru Neekevvaru in Kashmir.

Jul 15, 2019

Ram Gopal Varma with his niece Shravya Varma

Ram Gopal Varma's niece Shravya turns producer with Keerthy Suresh's next

Ram Gopal Varma had tweeted some photos featuring him with his niece Shravya Varma in March, fuelling speculation that he might introduce her to the film industry soon.

Jul 15, 2019

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Articles by Shekhar H Hooli

Prabhas' Saaho effect: Shraddha Kapoor's Chhichhore release postponed

Ram Gopal Varma gets befitting reply from police for reporting self traffic violation

Bigg Boss Telugu 3 launch LIVE: Nagarjuna locks Sreemukhi, Varun Sandesh, 13 other contestants inside house

iSmart Shankar box office collection day 1: Puri Jagan scores biggest opener for Ram

Jagapathi Babu opens up on why he walked out of Mahesh Babu's Sarileru Neekevvaru [Video]

Amala Paul's Aame shows cancelled due to financial issues

Mr KK movie review and rating by audience: Live updates

Prabhas-Shraddha's Saaho release delayed: Makers say no compromise on content quality

iSmart Shankar box office collection in USA premieres: Puri film turns 2nd biggest opener for Ram

Bigg Boss Telugu 3 in trouble: High alert at Akkineni Nagarjuna's house [Video]

Saaho climax revealed: Prabhas fights with 100 baddies in single scene

iSmart Shankar movie review and rating by audience: Live updates

Taapsee Pannu gets trolled for her insensitive remark on Nagpur aspiring model's death

Puri Jagannadh makes shocking admission on copying iBoy for iSmart Shankar

Taapsee Pannu mocks Kabir Singh director after Samantha, Chinmayi and Lakshmi

Nora Fatehi sets screens on fire with killer dance moves in O Saki Saki [Video]

Linards Zarins' new single I Miss you strikes chord with music lovers

Saaho makers shell out Rs 70 crore on Prabhas' 8-minute action sequence

Sye Raa cameraman joins Mahesh Babu's Sarileru Neekevvaru shoot in Kashmir

Ram Gopal Varma's niece Shravya turns producer with Keerthy Suresh's next

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'