Sailesh Kolanu

Everyday sexism, often disguised as humor or concern, pushes women into silence, speakers noted at a #StandWithHer campaign event. Panelists, including filmmakers and police officials, discussed how casual remarks and workplace dynamics impact women's emotional safety and self-censorship, emphasizing the need for societal and workplace change.

Nani's upcoming action thriller 'The Paradise' is facing significant production delays, causing him to miss out on other promising projects. Directors Shouryuv, Cibi Chakravarthi, and TJ Gnanavel have reportedly moved on to collaborate with other actors due to the extended schedule. This has impacted Nani's film lineup and potential collaborations.

Actor Prateik Babbar celebrated his wife Priya Banerjee's birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post, affectionately calling her his "infinite soulmate" and "partner in crime & goof." The actor shared wedding photos and cherished moments, highlighting their deep bond. Prateik was last seen in the action drama 'Sikandar' and the Telugu film 'HIT: The Third Case'.

Director Sailesh Kolanu, a name synonymous with edge-of-your-seat crime stories, is surprising audiences with his foray into the romantic genre with 'Emo Emo Idi,' set for a Dussehra debut. This project stars rising stars Roshan Meka and Preity Mukhundhan against the breathtaking backdrop of Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul Valley, infusing the narrative with profound emotional undertones.

Natural Star Nani seems to be the choice for every young Tollywood director for their films these days. Though the actor is currently focused on Shiva Nirvana's Tuck Jagadish and Rahul Sankrityan's Shyam Singha Roy, there has been a lot of buzz about his new projects.

Meet Ruhani Sharma as Dr. Renuka in director Sailesh Kolanu's 'Saidhav'

Courtroom drama 'Court: State Vs A Nobody' featuring Priyadarshi marks the directorial debut of Ram Jagadeesh, presented by Nani. Nani's bold support for the film and positive initial feedback highlight its compelling narrative. Director Sailesh Kolanu endorses the film, setting high expectations for the upcoming release of 'HIT 3' on May 1, 2025.

As 'HIT 2' celebrated its third anniversary, Director Sailesh Kolanu took a moment to share a heartfelt message reflecting on a tumultuous journey. He candidly revealed that during the film's production, he was navigating the profound grief of losing his brother while also preparing for the arrival of his son.

Sailesh Kolanu who broke on to the Tollywood scene with Vishwak Sen’s HIT is now on a hiring spree as he is looking for assistant directors to work on his next project.

Adivi Sesh, Sailesh Kolanu and Natural star Nani’s ‘HIT2’ has been released recently and did decent business at the Tollywood box office for its suspense and thrilling elements. 'HIT2' has reportedly minted over $1M in the USA and the film is now looking for its OTT release.The film’s OTT rights were bagged by a happening International streaming platform and the film will reportedly release next year in January on OTT. As per the reports, the film will hit the OTT either during Sankranthi or on Republic day coinciding with the holidays for all.

Victory Venkatesh who is riding high with the blockbuster success of 'F3' will be joining forces with the talented director Sailesh Kolanu who delivered consecutive hits with his 'HITverse', for a high-budget film to be produced by Venkat Boyanapalli.

Venkatesh Daggubati's film 'Saindhav', an action thriller directed by Sailesh Kolanu, is set to release on January 13, 2024. Kolanu revealed the possibility of a sequel to 'Saindhav', with Venkatesh also interested. The film's narrative and dark shots are expected to captivate the audience. Meanwhile, Ravi Teja's film 'Eagle' has shifted its release to February 9, giving 'Saindhav' a separate release. However, 'Saindhav' will still face competition from 'Hanu Man', 'Guntur Kaaram', and 'Naa Saami Ranga'. Meenakshi Chaudhary expresses excitement about working with Mahesh Babu in 'Guntur Kaaram'.

After making a mark with 'Major', Adivi Sesh is back with his latest Telugu crime thriller 'HIT 2’, which is having a good, hold on the box office. According to box office analysts, the movie has collected a worldwide gross of Rs 20.1 crore in two days and it is likely to enter the breakeven mark in most of the territories by the first weekend itself.

The Adivi Sesh starrer HIT: The Second Case has opened to a huge response. And rightly so. The film directed by Sailesh Kolanu, ups the suspense ante by a mammoth margin making this one of the best serial killer movies in recent times.

'HIT - The first case' is a 2020 Telugu mystery action thriller film directed by the debutant Sailesh Kolanu that was produced jointly by Nani and Prashanti Tipirneni. Telugu Producer Dil Raju who has bought the remake rights of the film is remaking it in Hindi starring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, the film will go floors today.

Bollywood actress Sanya Malhotra will be seen opposite Rajkummar Rao in ' The First Case'.

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The trailer of Sailesh Kolanu directorial HIT: The Second Case, starring Adivi Sesh in the lead role, released on Wednesday. While the horror-filled trailer left many intrigued, it also confused some because it revealed some major plot points from the film. In the trailer, Sesh, who plays an AP cop called KD follows the case of someone he knows personally.

Before making his directorial debut with HIT, Sailesh Kolanu worked as an associate professor in medicine at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney. The BITS Pilani graduate completed his PhD in Optometry and Vision Science

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's viral video showcasing his traditional attire in 'Saindhav' has created excitement among fans, drawing comparisons to Rajinikanth's iconic style. The video's widespread circulation on social media has prompted enthusiastic reactions, with viewers praising the actor's avatar and the fusion of two legendary personalities. Siddiqui expressed enthusiasm for his role in 'Saindhav' and his collaboration with Venkatesh, emphasizing his approach of prioritizing character depth over conventional roles. The film is set to release on January 13.

Speaking to E-Times, director Sailesh Kolanu shared the reaction of Rajkummar Rao after listening to the script and watching the original. “He loved the script and said it was very realistic and contemporary. From the kind of questions he was asking me, I understood that he had already began trying to get into the head of the character of the troubled cop.

He nominated Allu Sirish, Sailesh Kolanu, Kartikeya and Abhinav Gomatam to take it up too.

Director Sailesh Kolanu expressed his disappointment over media leaks revealing details of his film 'HIT 3' starring Nani. He called it an unethical practice that undermines the film crew's hard work and robs the audience of surprises. 'HIT 3' is set to release on May 1, 2025, starring Nani as cop Arjun Sarkaar.

A viral clip of actor Nani's purported intro scene from 'HIT 3' has been confirmed to be from a real estate advertisement. Director Sailesh Kolanu addresses the broader issue of content leaks in the film industry and stresses the importance of responsible sharing.

Natural Star Nani stars in the third installment of the HIT franchise, 'HIT: The 3rd Case,' scheduled for a global release on May 1, 2025. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the film features Nani as the intense cop Arjun Sarkar, with Srinidhi Shetty as the lead heroine. A teaser hints at a tense and thrilling storyline.

The teaser reveals that the film is set in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, this time instead of Telangana. The protagonist is smart-mouthed KD, who’s a little too laidback for a cop who works in the Homicide Investigation Team. While the character’s traits are shown through the teaser, it ends on a sombre note with the cop investigating the dismemberment of a young girl.

Adivi Sesh, the lead actor of 'HIT 2', paid a surprise visit to a theatre in Hyderabad screening the film, sending fans there in to a frenzy. He has thanked the audience for coming to theatres to see the film in large numbers. Adivi Sesh, Meenakshi Chaudhary and director Sailesh Kolanu arrived at a theatre in Hyderabad on Friday morning, and met excited fans at a houseful show for 'HIT 2.'