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When Chiranjeevi openly flirted with Urvashi Rautela

Megastar Chiranjeevi happily flirted with Urvashi Rautela during a media event organised for the film in Hyderabad. The megastar praised Urvashi, as he said: "Urvashi has done a fantastic job in Boss Party. It's wonderful working with her. I didn't know who was doing the song, but when I got to know it's Urvashi, I was very excited." Hearing the words of praise, Urvashi stood up as a gesture and went ahead to shake hands with him. What happened next was something nobody expected - Chiranjeevi acted like his hand was stuck to Urvashi's. He then went on to say: "My hand got stuck because there's a magnet not in my hand but in my heart." While the megastar showed up in all-black, Urvashi attended the event silver saree with a black floral print and a sleeveless blouse.

Ravi Teja, Praveen and Chiranjeevi (BTS pic)

Fans burst crackers

Devi Sri Prasad elated with the Sridevi song response

Fans posted Chiru and Ravi Teja's entry clips

Fans dancing in a theatre while screening

Million dollar pic

Shruti Haasan tells why she missed 'Waltair Veerayya' event

Actress Shruti Haasan has slammed a report claiming that she missed the 'Waltair Veerayya' event due to "mental issues". The daughter of actor-politician Kamal Haasan shared that she had viral fever, due to which she skipped the event. Sharing screenshots on social media of several media reports which claimed Shruti Haasan has "mental problems" and is undergoing treatment, she wrote: "Ok so here's the thing, misinformation like this and the over dramatisation or flippant handling of such subjects is what makes people afraid to talk about mental health Guess what? It doesn't work." I will always be a mental health advocate I will always promote taking care of myself in all aspects. Oh and I had a viral fever so nice try get over yourselves and while you are at it please talk to a therapist. No really, please do."

Megastar Chiranjeevi’s 'Waltair Veerayya' has hit the screens today. The Bobby Kolli directorial is here to entertain the audience during the Pongal holidays. With expectations at peak, experts explain that 'Waltair Veerayya' might witness a massive opening day box office collection.

Look, how fans enjoying in a theatres in Dallas

While Devi Sri Prasad has provided the music, the songs that have already been released are making waves among music lovers. A special mention needs to be made about the recently released title song. Because, commenting the lyrics of this song, poet Vutukuru Janaki Rama Rao shared a post on social media. Famous writer Yandamuri Veerendranath shared the same post and analysed it from his point of view.

Fans erupted in celebrations with slogans of 'Megastar'

Actress Shruti Haasan said that she felt uncomfortable while shooting 'Sridevi Chiranjeevi' song for the film. The romantic song featuring the lead pair of Chiranjeevi and Shruti Haasan and shot in the beautiful locales of Europe took the music streaming platforms by storm.

Chiranjeevi’s 'Waltair Veerayya' has made a superb pre-release business and becomes the first highest earner this year, beating the pre-release business of Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer 'Veera Simha Reddy.' 'Waltair Veerayya' has shattered the pre-release business of 'Veera Simha Reddy'.

Fans celebrate 'Waltair Veerayya' day at theatres

Bobby heaps praise on art director AS Prakash

''AS Prakash garu is a popular art director. We don't have to explain everything to him. Just narrate once, and he will create a world. But I told him one thing the backdrop of Boss Party song should be different from Chiru’s earlier songs. After erecting the set for the song, I was spellbound when I saw his artwork.''

'Waltair Veerayya' director talks about challenges he faced during the making

''Only after I am satisfied as a writer, I start thinking as a director. Every day after the shoot, when I reached home, I used to think about whether I did the shoot properly or if there was anything I could have done better. Even as the film is getting closer to release, I still keep checking everything. For me, the whole film is challenging.''

Bobby talks about Chiru's character

''Chiranjeevi’s character in 'Waltair Veerayya' has the liberty to do anything on his own. I designed that character with such freedom. We have not forced anything into the character. Apart from Chiranjeevi's dance, what we should mention is his comedy timing. If we can give the scope, it will be taken to the sky level by Chiru garu. He is a revered actor and a master of comedy.''

KS Ravindra on Gopichand Malineni's response about 'Waltair Veerayya'

''I and Gopi Chand Malineni have journeyed in the industry for many years. We both call ourselves brothers affectionately. We met recently while going for post-production work on our respective films. I wish him all the best for his film, Veera Simha Reddy, and he wished me the best of luck for my film, Waltair Veerayya.''

Bobby about the back story of the title

''While we were shooting for 'Venky Mama' in Yaganti, a friend of actor Nassar came from the US to meet him, and he presented me a book where I found the name Veerayya. The moment I decided to use it for my film in future, and I used it now. Even Chiranjeevi garu approved it. And a police constable who works for my father gave me Rs 500 to get photos of mine in a photo studio. His name is Veerayya. So, I felt nostalgic about the name and put the same for my film.''

Director Bobby about designing the roles of Chiru and Ravi Teja

''I started shooting for the film as a fanboy. But, I want to make it clear that this subject is relevant not just for mega fans, but also a commoners. Ravi Teja’s character is quite different from his previous films. While designing the characters of Chiru and Ravi Teja in a balanced way, I focused more on the story itself. So, everyone will be connected to the story we’re going to narrate on the screen. Each scene in the film will be entertaining.''

Actor Bobby Simha, who plays a pivotal role in 'Waltair Veerayya', says it's his dream come true to work with megastar Chiranjeevi. He also said that he is happy to be part of a film like 'Waltair Veerayya.' Bobby Simha, known for his films such as 'Gully Rowdy', 'Disco Raja' and 'Petta', is seen playing one of the antagonists named Solomon Caesar in 'Waltair Veerayya.'

Bobby explains how he approached Chiru and Ravi Teja

''I narrated the story to Chiru garu before the lockdown. He said that he would do it, and I was on cloud nine. Ravi Teja garu is my first choice to play a role in the film. Ravi garu accepted this character with his faith in me and his love for Chiru garu. All I can say is that without Ravi Teja, there is no film called Waltair Veerayya.''

Director Bobby shares about working with Chiranjeevi

''It’s a dream come true to work for me to work with Chiranjeevi garu. I entered the film industry in 2003, but I got an opportunity to direct Chiranjeevi garu in 2022. This is a special moment in my life that I cannot forget. Megastar, who has done 153 films, might have seen several ups and down in his career. However, he is a well-balanced individual. Irrespective of the success or failure, he will always be the same.''

Starred in over 150 feature films

Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad aka Megastar Chiranjeevi is not a new name that we need to introduce, he has starred in over 150 feature films in Telugu and some films in Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada. The talented actor who recently went on to win the Indian film personality of the year at the 53rd IFFI is now coming up with an action comedy film written and directed by Bobby aka KS Ravindra. Chiranjeevi is playing the titular role in it alongside Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan and Catherine Tresa. The film's music has been composed by Devi Sri Prasad with its cinematography by Arthur A. Wilson the film hit the screens today on January 13.

After the lukewarm Venky Mama, Bobby’s Waltair Veerayya, starring Chiranjeevi, Shruti Haasan, Ravi Teja, Catherine Tresa, Bobby Simha and Prakash Raj felt like a better outing from the get-go. While the film is a mixed bag, it does manage to keep you engaged for the most part. The film might not leave you feeling poonakalu as promised, but it’s decent enough, especially if you’re a Chiranjeevi fan or Ravi Teja’s for that matter. Just don't expect something out-of-the-box.

Chiranjeevi’s much-awaited movie 'Waltair Veerayya' has hit cinemas worldwide today, January 13. Before the release of the movie, it was reported that the film clocked a record pre-release business. The buzz around the film has been great so far. Especially, the theatrical trailer has received a lot of love from the film fraternity and audiences alike.

Chiru on playing roles that suit his age

''Actually playing roles of my age is very easy, such as the role in ‘Drishyam’ and similar films where all I had to do is tell the dialogue and go but playing this kind of role is very tough, I had to dance with tons of dancers who are half my age and fighters and do several other hardships, that is not the case with roles that you talk about. I have been working hard in the hot sun, in mud, in salty ocean water, and other such hard locales but that’s what the audience loves us for. Else I would just do dialogue-oriented roles and take a rest.''

Chiru about picking good scripts

''Maybe or may not be, but it is always tough to get challenging scripts irrespective of your age, making sequels is one solution to overcome such issues. But again It depends on whom we are working with. Several newcomers are coming up with lots of wonderful subjects be it 'Uppena', 'DJ Tillu', 'Arjun Reddy', 'Jaathi Ratnaalu', and 'Pelli choopulu' all these films have tasted success due to their new storylines. Therefore, it depends on how we think and what sort of filmmakers we are working with. Remaking is another option to overcome such a content crisis and of course, I’m doing one more remake called ‘Vedhalam’ in my next.''

Chiru shares his experience working with Sruthi Haasan

''My friend, legend Kamal Haasan’s daughter is a very good performer, and a great dancer, she just had a blast in this film. She was so quick with her Telugu lines and she even did great in a couple of fight scenes, Shruti is a good asset to this film.''

Chiru talks about Ravi Teja's role

''His entry only enhanced the character but we didn’t make any changes to the existing role/character. He too was a perfect person to play the role and he did cent percent justice to it. We also exchanged each other's dialogues in the film which you should witness in the theatre. I said his dialogue from his Idiot film and he said from my film...therefore there is lots of scope for entertainment in this. You’ll remember me from my 'Annayya', 'Shankardada MBBS', and other such successful films. More than fights and songs, this film’s story and its emotional quotient motivated me to do this.''

Chiru on preferring to make commercial cinema

''I love commercial cinema, because I should only do what my fans and audience want me to do and would love to see me at least at the moment, maybe in future I may do other forms of cinema but at this juncture, I want to make only good commercial films.''

Chiranjeevi on his experiences in the industry lately

''I haven’t come across any big changes in the Industry lately. But no. of vanity vans has increased on film sets compared to before and I feel it is a necessity today than before when everything is getting updated. I feel vanity vans are very important to all sorts of actors now, especially for ladies to change their costumes, use restrooms, for resting, and other purposes.''

Actor Kiran Abbavaram watches 'Waltair Veerayya'

Here's how Chiru going steadily and consistently for all these years

''No matter how many newer technologies come and new people come, I strictly stick to the fundamentals of filmmaking such as story, screenplay, its content and working on my character, and things. I can say only these things are making me go steadily like this, nothing else.''

Megastar Chiranjeevi’s much-awaited movie 'Waltair Veerayya' is out in theatres today, January 13. It is an action comedy entertainer written and directed by Bobby Kolli (KS Ravindra). The movie created a lot of buzz much before its release. The trailer already left the moviegoers intrigued and now they are raving about it specifically Chiranjeevi’s performance. It has clashed with Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer 'Veera Simha Reddy' at the box office. Chiru is seen in a never-seen-before avatar and he seemed to have pulled off his character very well.

Director Mohan Raja sends best wishes to Chiru and team

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Here's how Chiru took care of his look in the film

''Yeah, we have worked on a couple of looks in these people. We tried to bring back my look from my ‘Gangleader’ and ‘Tagore’, and that is being noticed by many now. My daughter Sushmita has done the costumes and styling for this film and she has taken a little extra care for my look.''

Chiru opens up about extra shows and hike in ticket prices

''All these decisions were taken depending on the time and changing situations by the respective governments, we don’t know what makes or made them take certain decisions, therefore I can't comment on them. But being a citizen of a respective state we should follow them is all I can say.''

Chiranjeevi about 'Waltair Veerayya' Sankranti release

''Nothing like that, I wanted to come as usual but it is also the distributors and their theatre's availability, the Producers' concern and other reasons that made it come like this. I didn’t want to trouble anyone with my urgency, be it exhibitors or distributors. Moreover, I'm not in a hurry to break any box-office records by coming early, therefore no worries when it comes to all we need is it should entertain the people.''

Ardent fans of megastar Chiranjeevi thronged the theatres in Hyderabad on Friday to see their favourite star on the big screen as the actor’s much-awaited movie 'Waltair Veerayya' was released. In the viral pictures and videos of multiplexes and single-screen cinemas that are surfacing online, fans can be seen going berserk, pushing through the doors and rushing into the theatre, resulting in a stampede-like situation.

2 big star films (Tegimpu, Veera Simha Reddy) have been released in Tollywood already even before the Biggest Sankranthi Festival has kickstarted and there are a couple of movies waiting to hit the screens and OTT’s apart from Chiranjeevi the ‘Waltair Veerayya’. Amid all these hungama let's check why one should watch ‘Waltair Veerayya’. Below is what we have concluded!

Bobby's Chiranjeevi and Shruti Haasan starrer 'Waltair Veerayya' might seem frivolous on the surface but the film manages to pull a layered story telling out of the hat. The first half of Waltair Veerayya is a fun watch with Chiranjeevi completely in his element. His coastal accent might not be completely spot on but it sure does add an element of fun.

Ravi Teja is one of the most popular actors among the current lot in T-town. The actor debuted in Tollywood with the 1990 film 'Karthavyam'. The 54-year-old has worked in several movies, including 'Dhamaka', 'Krack', 'Raja The Great', 'Bengal Tiger', 'Balupu', 'Don Seenu', and 'Kick' among others and impressed the audience. He also enjoyed a massive fan following. He plays a crucial role in Chiranjeevi starrer Waltair Veerayya. He will be seen as an ACP Vikram Sagar in the movie. On Thursday, Ravi Teja shared a behind the scene (BTS) picture from the sets of the film.

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The reason is the movie’s ensemble star cast. Chiranjeevi and Ravi Teja are joining hands after 22 years for a movie together. The last time worked was in the year 2000 for ‘Annayya’ directed by Muthyala Subbaiah. The actor duo Chiranjeevi and Ravi Teja played Bhupati Raja and Satyanand then. The success of the film also later made the makers dub and remake it in other languages. Can 'Waltair Veerayya' become the next 'Shankar Dada MBBS' to Chiranjeevi and 'Annayya' to Ravi Teja?

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First time association between Chiru and Shruti

'Waltair Veerayya' is directed by Telugu filmmaker Bobby, who is best known for directing films such as Venkatesh and Naga Chaitanya’s Venky Mama, Jr NTR starrer Jai Lava Kusa and Ravi Teja’s Power. Waltair Veerayya’s screenplay is jointly penned by Kona Venkat and K. Chakravarthy Reddy. The film features Shruti Haasan as the leading lady. This will be the Race Gurram star's first film with the actor.