M9 News Top 10 Most Popular Stars In Nov 2023

The year-end is almost here, and let’s take a look at the film celebrities who made headlines in November, either due to controversies or their achievements. Here’s our top 10 for November.

1. Sandeep Reddy Vanga

Sandeep Reddy Vanga is back with his second film after the cult film ‘Arjun Reddy.’ Right from the interviews, he has made a mark with his genuine talks and views about cinema. His openness to address any issue has made him stand out. He has been widely discussed on social media and earned a heroic tag for his off-screen persona, as we’ve mentioned before.

2. Naga Chaitanya – Dhootha

Naga Chaitanya’s OTT debut show ‘Dhootha’ initially had a low pre-buzz but gradually won over fans. Chay made a genuine attempt to deliver what the story required, and his rapport and trust in Vikram Kumar resulted in a successful debut for him. His approach, devoid of cinematic egos or unnecessary deviations in the show, earned him praise on social media.

3. Rashmika Exposes Deepfake

Rashmika Mandanna boldly exposed a deepfake tech video that went viral on social media. She has received support from all quarters. Both the fake video and Rashmika’s efforts to raise awareness about deepfake videos captured social media attention.

4. Chiranjeevi’s Dance vs Trolls

Chiranjeevi’s charming, casual dance style for Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ title track, performed alongside Raja Kumari at a private party, went viral. Chiru appeared at his best in recent years, as we wrote. However, trolls focused on an accidental moment where he touched her, spreading negativity online.

5. Nani’s Political Talk for Hi Nanna

Nani’s ‘Hi Nanni’ had the lowest possible buzz before its release, prompting Nani to resort to various tactics to divert attention to his film. He tried a political avatar and made some satirical comments. Regardless of whether it suited his stature or not, it did not yield the expected results.

6. Mahesh Babu’s Hyper Talk

Mahesh Babu, known for being very rigid and reserved, surprised everyone with his hyper talk about the movie ‘Animal’ during its pre-release stage with Ranbir. His choice of words showed his excitement, sparking discussions on social media. Additionally, his photo playing cards on a poker table went viral.

7. Tharun Bhascker’s Surprise

Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam is back after a long delay with another film, ‘Keeda Cola,’ which he had written and directed. However, what surprised everyone was the attention and craze he still commands from a section of the audience. Despite the unanimous mixed talk, the film performed decently in the U.S. and in multiplexes, with his clips extensively shared on social media after the release.

8. Dil Raju – Web Reviews

Dil Raju, alongside Allu Aravind and the director of ‘Baby,’ Sai Rajesh, attempted to quiz M9 rep about web reviews and ratings on the Kota Bommali PS stage. The highly subjective topic of reviews sparked a brief discussion, becoming a topic on social media for a short period.

9. Ravi Teja’s Last Minute Drop

The non-theatrical and Hindi markets are undergoing a major correction. Several films are going unsold, and even the previously signed films are being renegotiated. This has affected a star like Ravi Teja’s film, leading to the movie launch being postponed a day before. The involvement of a star like Ravi Teja and a production house like Mythri has become a discussion point in industry circles.

10. Using Vijay-Rashmika for Promos

There was a unanimous objection to Nani’s Hi Nanna team using Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika’s beach vacation picture on a public stage. Nani later attempted to clarify that it was a mistake by the team and that he was not aware of it. Social media, which often divides opinions, pointed fingers at Nani for this incident.