Himanshu Dhanuka

Following dramatic election outcomes, Tollywood is witnessing a seismic shift, as numerous Trinamool 'glam' candidates face stunning defeats. The film fraternity is stepping up, demanding a break from the chains of political interference, particularly from influential players like the Biswas siblings.

When producer himanshu dhanuka was returning from London on Friday, he had in company the Pakistan cricket team on flight from Abu Dhabi. Dhanuka, of course, isn't the only one in Tollywood saying so. Even Prosenjit Chatterjee, who has acted in two India-Bangladesh co-productions, is backing Bangladesh.

They are yet to get a chance to shoot for their second film together, but Shakib Khan and Shubhasree are looking forward to the release of their first film — Nabab — in Bengal.

In about a fortnight, Tollywood will change into Kurukshetra as EIMPA goes to polls.

When the Federation of Cine Technicians and Workers of Eastern India stalled the shoot of Chalbaaz in London on June 22, the dispute was over the number of technicians taken for the shoot abroad.

Sources say, the production house is planning the third movie in the franchise

Says people are spreading rumours that she has ditched the Khoka 420 team

Tollywood might be churning out flops by the dozen, but the biggest hit playing near you is the high-voltage tamasha over who controls the destiny of this industry.

Prakash Jha was in Kolkata all of last week to discuss the famous Bhawal `royal impostor' case from Bengal and to plan the casting for the adaptation on nation TV.

The team of Tui Sudhu Amar, which has wrapped up 70% of the schedule in London, is expected to return on June 22.

If the strike called by the producers does happen on July 25, will He Who Must Not be Named stand with his biradari?

Bengal has just got another reason to rejoice.

Ashok Pati ventures into Tollywood with Puja-themed Khiladi

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Producers lose lakhs as crew waits for go-ahead.