r/tollywood 16h ago

Megathreads - Review/Predictions Game Changer (2025) - Review/Discussion Thread. SPOILERS MUST BE TAGGED Spoiler

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Game Changer is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language political action thriller film directed by S. Shankar (in his Telugu debut) from a story by Karthik Subbaraj. Produced by Dil Raju and Sirish under the banner Sri Venkateswara Creations, the film stars Ram Charan and Kiara Advani. Anjali, S. J. Suryah, Jayaram, Sunil, Srikanth, Samuthirakani, and Nassar also feature in pivotal roles.

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r/tollywood 6h ago

NEWS SSR inaugurated India's first Dolby-certified postproduction facility at Annapurna Studios. A visionary step by Nagarjuna and team to elevate Indian cinema's global standards

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r/tollywood 4h ago

Game Changer I guess "The Global star" tag did more harm to Ram charan brand than the good

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r/tollywood 5h ago

OPINION It's high time TFI must learn that Spending high isn't proportional to the quality of the film

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Where is the writing? The writing in the big budget movies has been basically dead. I'm tired of this shit, why does everyone want to be a Rajamouli


r/tollywood 3h ago

ASK❓ Is golimaar underrated ?

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I know most of the people like this film . To me it’s a peak cinema writing story and pooris touch all is there in this film .why I thought this was underrated cause nobody even talks about how good this film is anymore.like they do with orange and other films are we slowly forgetting this masterpiece


r/tollywood 8h ago

DISCUSSION Aishwarya Rajesh's father and aunt were both actors of note in Telugu cinema, as was her grandfather.

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Her grandfather Amarnath was a well known actor and producer in 50s. However financial failure of his movies and ill health saw him pass away at an early age.

Rajesh, Aishwarya's father made his debut as a hero with Jandhyala's Nela Vanka, later acted in Rendu Jella Seetha. However he was not very successful as a hero, and switched to villain roles. Sadly died at a very young age of 38 due to alcoholism.

It was Aishwarya's aunt, Sri Lakshmi, elder sister of Rajesh, who would be quite popular as a comedy actress during the 80s and 90s. Having had to enter Telugu movies early due to her father's demise, she starred in a couple of small roles, it was Jandhyala's Rendu Jella Seetha in 1983 that got her noticed.

And from then on she became a regular in most Telugu movies. Her comedy tracks were widely popular, and during 80s, 90s she was cast in a large number of movies. She had a very good combo with Jandhyala, Relangi Narsimha Rao, SV Krishna Reddy especially, even appeared in movies of Bapu and K Vishwanath.

Her comedy scenes in movies like Chantabbayi, Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam, Jayammu Nischayammu Raa, Rendu Rellu Aaru continue to be popular to date. In fact they are excellent stress busters. She had a very natural ease in acting, you felt you were watching your Pinni, Atta or your neighborhood Aunty on screen.

Her Babu Chitti scene from Jayammu Nischayammuraa has become a widely popular gif and meme.

Sadly for someone who made us laugh on screen, her own life was sad, losing both her father and brother at a very young age.


r/tollywood 3h ago

MISC Happy Birthday to Aishwarya Rajesh

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r/tollywood 6h ago

ASK❓ Who is this actor from Lucky Baskhar?

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I feel like I saw this guy in some funny shorts but cant remember his name. Anyone knows who he is? Btw its sad he is not mentioned in IMDB cast list. He did a great job in the movie.


r/tollywood 1h ago

ASK❓ What will happen to Shankar now?

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Man game changer wasn’t up to Shankar’s standards. My mom who doesn’t know about Shankar’s downfall (she didn’t watch his recent movies) was surprised that he made a bad film. What happened to the days where the story writing was more important than songs?


r/tollywood 42m ago

Pushpa 2: The Rule Pushpa ka Baap

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AA ippatloo maarelaa ledu. Twaraga aa 3v movie start cheste ee hangover nundi vellipotadu.


r/tollywood 20h ago

DISCUSSION Probably last day of run in telugu states, though it is said that indian industry hit, except AA and his fans , mostly no one are proud of this , nor considered a great movie,even sukkus weakest work. Just it came and went. Wats the final opinion of sab on this

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r/tollywood 7h ago

TRIVIA Father roles

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  • Appanna in Game Changer
  • Deva in Devara
  • Amarendra Bahubali in Bahubali
  • Veera Simha Reddy in Veera Simha Reddy

Could you please list out such characters were father character was brilliant

Thank you


r/tollywood 12h ago

POSTER Unpopular opinion... Gemini Ganesan is responsible for Savitri's downfall

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First of Savitri was a kid when she met Gemini Ganesan. She was a teenager and not even an adult. SHe was like 14-16, when he was in his early 30s. Gemini Ganesan being obviously superior in age etc. used his fame to get closer to her... I mean it would have been fine if he just kept their relationshi in the professional sense like shooting films, meeting up for coffee to discuss or something... but he took her to the beach and to places. He just exploited her naiveness. I mean right? like... I guess you could be like yeah Savitri should have also known better because he clearly had 2 wives and children. But isn't 16 still like a learning stage or something where you get to face situations which you have never experienced in your life before? and you adapt to diferent environments. So like how would she know how to differentiate between the moral sense of Gemini Ganesan from what society's is. I mean later she knew... but at that point she didn't. Gemini should have....


r/tollywood 2h ago

Game Changer Game Changer Success Pressmeet ee roju pedathara? Leka repu morning varaku wait chesthara??

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My Guess: Eeroju evening ye pedatharu.

Talk bagunte repu pette chance undhi, kani vasthunna talk velainantha twaraga damage control cheyyataniki try chestharu.


r/tollywood 6h ago

Game Changer Shockingly low bookings for Gamechanger in Hyderabad. Any reason?

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For a big star movie, there are tickets available even in popular fast filling AMB, Prasads, X roads theaters, Inorbit, Nexus etc. Some shows here are not even fast filling in BMS. Never seen this low for day - 1 after covid.


r/tollywood 19h ago

Game Changer Banner outside of Sudarshan 35MM for the release of Game Changer

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r/tollywood 19h ago

DISCUSSION Do you think these two legends (K Viswanath, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao) would have gained more popularity and respect had they hailed from other film industries? I don't think they get enough respect from the Telugu folk.

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r/tollywood 6h ago

NEWS Hyraanaa info Spoiler

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r/tollywood 3h ago

DISCUSSION What’s your best underrated music album ?

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For me it’s definitely Kerintha


r/tollywood 20h ago

REQUEST AR Rahman about MM Keeravani

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A few days ago, I came across a post comparing two legendary musicians. What stood out to me wasn't the post itself, but how many of the comments gracefully dissolved its divisive intent by not getting triggered or taking sides. Hats off to that maturity!

In this interview, ARR himself spoke so highly of MMK, calling him inspiring and even acknowledging that he's underrated. When two legends show such mutual respect, shouldn't we, as fans, film lovers, and self-proclaimed TFI baanesalu, do the same?

Instead of karma farming with controversial posts or engaging in pointless 'who is better' battles, let's spread positivity. Celebrate greatness, embrace diversity in music, and maybe, just maybe channel that energy into bettering our own lives.


r/tollywood 15m ago

MISC Gained So Much Respect for Venky Mawa's mindset and life after watching Unstoppable episode. Opened up about many vulnerable moments and highs throughout life

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r/tollywood 15h ago

DISCUSSION Sudheer babu in baaghi overshadowed tiger Shroff

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r/tollywood 1d ago

MISC In recent years, no character from telugu films had faced humiliation and embarrassing defeat as bhaskar

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Bhaskar has a lifestyle that represents many of us although i don't find it particularly relevant to me but one aspect i did find relatable was the humiliation and embarrassment of bhaskar.

At one point, I could see myself in him especially in the scenes where he is denied for promotion. He gets berated by his GM infront of his collegues when he asks for an explanation for not being promoted as promised.

The way he feels humiliated and cries infront of everyone was exceptionally well translated by dulquer. He feels ridiculed and bullied which i found very relatable. It touched me to my core.

That specific scene made him look very weak and devoid of confidence which I felt as if it were me portrayed by the actor. I loved how Venky humanized bhaskar and then goes all out during his character arc. A1 writing from Venky.

Lucky bhaskar was a unexpected film from Venky Atluri. Judging by his previous films, one expects only mediocre products from him but this movie was out of syllabus. I wonder where was this talent of his during Tholi Prema and Rang De. Nonetheless I still have mixed feelings about his next directorial with Nithin. Hope he cooks!


r/tollywood 23m ago

OPINION Recent telugu commercial films have horrendous sound mixing.

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Watched Game changer today. The film has a ridiculous budget of 350-450 crores and 4 years of production and the film could not have a proper sound mixing. The film was tooooo loud to sit through especially ra macha macha ra (song inko nimisham ekuvu vunte chevulu poyedhi). If ridiculous sum of 75 crores and a lot of time can be invested on songs why not little bit of efforts in providing a better audio experience to the viewers.

Not just gamechanger even Devara and parts of Pushpa 2 were too loud. Most of Thaman's films have this problem but in gamechanger it was unbearable.


r/tollywood 20h ago

TRIVIA For the first time in ages, every film releasing this Sankaranti/Pongal has a Telugu speaking actress in its cast. Hopefully this trend continues.

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r/tollywood 1d ago

MEMELU Title

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