&nbsp;&nbsp; Mandaadi director Mathimaran Pugazhendhi has sparked discussion after claiming that Suhas faced racist comments about his appearance before entering Tamil cinema. Speaking at the film’s success meet, the filmmaker said Suhas was disappointed by such remarks and suggested that Tamil audiences had welcomed him without judging his skin colour.The comments have generated debate among Telugu audiences because Suhas has built his career steadily through Telugu cinema, moving from YouTube and supporting roles to acclaimed performances in films including Colour Photo and Writer Padmabhushan. His Mandaadi performance as Sattapuli has also received attention, marking his Tamil debut in a negative role.The remarks are particularly notable because Mandaadi has also received a strong response from Telugu audiences. Soori publicly thanked Telugu viewers for celebrating the film, while Mathimaran acknowledged the positive reception across regions. Current box office reports also indicate a healthy theatrical run, with worldwide gross nearing ₹80 crore during its early days.At present, the claim about Suhas facing racist comments remains attributed to Mathimaran’s account, publicly available reports do not establish the identity of those allegedly responsible. Suhas’s own career trajectory in Telugu with more than halfa dozen films as lead and Mandaadi’s Telugu reception provide additional context to the discussion, while the controversy continues to generate reactions across Telugu social media circles. - Veda

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Mandaadi Director Remarks On Suhas Trigger Debate

Mandaadi Director Claims Suhas Faced Racist Remarks

&nbsp;&nbsp; Kannada star Upendra has been unveiled in a striking first look from Zombie Reddy 2 NXT LVL: Dead or Alive. The sequel stars Teja Sajja and is created by filmmaker Prasanth Varma, with Suparn S Varma directing. The film promises another horror action adventure within the franchise’s expanding superhero universe.Released on Upendra’s birthday, the poster presents the actor in a rugged and ferocious avatar. He is seen hanging upside down from a massive tree branch inside a dense forest, holding a large tribal weapon. Flowing hair, intense expressions, torches and mysterious silhouettes create an intriguing fantasy action atmosphere.Zombie Reddy 2 NXT LVL features Shanaya Kapoor as the female lead, marking her Telugu debut. T.G. Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad are producing the ambitious project under People Media Factory, while Prasanth Varma continues as creator. Upendra has already joined the ongoing shoot for his important role.The technical team includes composer Gowra Hari, cinematographer Abhinandan Ramanujam and editor Vijay Velukutty. The sequel is being planned as a multilingual release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Nepali and Japanese. Following the earlier title glimpse featuring Teja Sajja, Upendra’s first look has added fresh curiosity around the film. - Veda

Upendra FL From Zombie Reddy 2

Upendra Introduced In A Fierce Avatar In Zombie Reddy 2 First Look

&nbsp;&nbsp; Nani’s upcoming pan India action drama The Paradise is generating strong interest ahead of its theatrical release. However, Kayadu Lohar, who plays the female lead, has been notably absent from recent promotional activities. During a Chennai press meet, Nani addressed the issue and clarified that there is no disagreement between Kayadu and the film’s team.Nani explained that Kayadu is currently shooting for a project directed by Mari Selvaraj, which prevented her from attending the Chennai promotional event. In his characteristic light hearted manner, Nani suggested that Mari Selvaraj did not let the actress leave the ongoing shoot. He also dismissed speculation about any issues involving the team.Directed by Srikanth Odela, The Paradise marks Nani’s next major collaboration with the Dasara filmmaker. The cast includes Kayadu Lohar, Mohan Babu, Raghav Juyal and Sampath Raj in important roles. The film is being positioned as a pan India release, with its intense world and action driven narrative attracting considerable attention.The makers are scheduled to hold a grand pre release event in Hyderabad on September 21, ahead of The Paradise’s worldwide theatrical release on September 24. Kayadu Lohar’s presence at the Hyderabad event remains to be seen, while Nani and the team are expected to intensify promotions as the release date approaches. &nbsp;

Why Kayadu Away From Paradise Promotions

Nani Clarifies Kayadu Lohar Absence From The Paradise Promotions

&nbsp;&nbsp;Ranabaali first single on this date. Vijay Devarakonda's upcoming period action drama Ranabaali directed by Rahul Sankartiyan of Taxiwala fame is progressing at a brisk pace. The film's promotions are increasing the interest levels among move lovers.Today the makers came up with the update on the film's first single. The film's first single is titled Endhayyasaami and will be released on 21 Sep 2026. It is known that when the makers released the song bit as Vijay Devarakonda, Rashmika Mandanna's wedding special, it turned out to be a big hit.Now, the stage is set for the full version of the song release in five different languages. Rashmika Mandanna is the female lead in the film which stars Hollywood star Arnold Vosloo in an important role. Ajay-Atul is the music director for the film produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar under Mythri Movie Makers. The film is presented by T-Series and is releasing on 16 October 2026 as Vijayadashami Special.&nbsp;- Pramod Nandivada

Ranabaali first single on this date

Update on Ranabaali first single

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has continued its remarkable theatrical run, crossing the ₹315 crore mark worldwide after four weeks. The Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju starrer has maintained strong momentum in Kerala and overseas markets, becoming the highest grossing Malayalam film according to current trade tracking.Directed by Girish AD, the romantic comedy has delivered consistently across multiple weeks rather than depending solely on its opening. The film crossed ₹300 crore within 25 days, surpassing Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra, which had finished around ₹303 crore worldwide. Its reported overseas contribution has also remained exceptionally strong.Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has also rewritten the Kerala box office record, crossing ₹130 crore in the state standing at 145+ crores and moving ahead of Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros. It's Current tracking places its worldwide total around ₹315 crore, while the India net has reached approximately ₹152.20 crore after 28 days.The film was expected to benefit further from its Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions, although their contribution has reportedly been below initial expectations. With the ₹350 crore milestone still requiring roughly ₹35 crore more, reaching that figure will depend on the film’s remaining theatrical momentum. Current trade estimates suggest a final collection around ₹335 crore. - Veda

Mollywood Industry Hit BKU Still Going Strong

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Worldwide Four Weeks Box Office Collections

&nbsp;&nbsp; Dhruva Natchathiram, starring Vikram and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, has received another major development in its long delayed theatrical journey. Gautham Menon has informed the Madras High Court that an investor has been finalised to facilitate the film’s release before October 31, 2026.The latest court proceedings also concern a reported ₹10.57 crore payment to Vikram. Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy has directed Gautham Menon to submit documents and payment details to court appointed observers before the amount can be considered for disbursement. The court subsequently extended the release deadline until October 31, subject to these financial conditions.Dhruva Natchathiram has faced years of production delays and financial disputes since its announcement. The Madras High Court earlier permitted its release under a monitored financial arrangement, including a dedicated account through Kondaduvom Entertainment and oversight of transactions connected with the movie. Appeals against the release order were later dismissed.Initially announced in 2013 with Suriya, the spy thriller eventually moved forward with Vikram after Suriya’s exit. Gautham Menon directed and produced the project, with Harris Jayaraj composing the music and Ritu Varma, Aishwarya Rajesh and R. Parthiban among the cast. With an investor now identified, the film remains focused on securing its theatrical release. - Veda

Dhruva Natchathiram Release Gets Fresh Push

Vikram Long Delayed Project Finds A New Financier

&nbsp;&nbsp; Allu Aravind on netizens trolling Rashmika for MS.Subbulakshmi biopic. Universal Hero Kamal Haasan launched the legendary singer MS.Subbulakshmi biopic in Chennai on the singer's 110 birth anniversary. The project features Rashmka Mandanna in the lead role with Gowtham Tinnanuri helming the project.However, many netizens started trolling stating that Rashmika doesn't suit for the role and started making Vidya Balan's pic as MS.Subbulakshmi to prove their point. In the midst of all this, Allu Aravind who is producing the film said "We’re all together not making your biopic, amma. You have chosen us to make it." Elaborating on Mandanna's casting, he added, "Likewise, she (MS Subbulakshmi) has chosen Rashmika for this role. Rashmika, it is not (what) we requested; she has chosen and sent us as agents to you."Kamal Haasan also said , "If you bring that compassion in your eyes, you have won half the battle. You have to do it bravely."- Pramod Nandivada

MS.Subbulakshmi biopic: Makers on Rashmika trolling

Allu Aravind on netizens trolling Rashmika for MS.Subbulakshmi biopic

Mahesh Babu starts dubbing for his role in Varanasi. Mahesh Babu's Varanasi directed by Rajamouli is set for a spectacular release on 7 April 2027. The film is nearing completion and Mahesh Babu is on the verge of crossing the finish line.Mahesh Babu finished majority of shooting for his role and he also started dubbing for his role. Apart from it, it is coming out that another one week shooting is pending for Mahesh Babu and this introduction block would be shot later.Female lead Priyanka Chopra also finished shooting for her role and same is the case with Prithviraj Sukumaran. Director Rajamouli is planning to complete shooting all these remaining sequences as soon as possible. He is now concentrating on post production and is keen to ensure that there will not be any delays at the last minute.He is keen to promote the film across the world in an extensive manner. Keeravani is the music director. Plans are on to facilitate the film's English version release in collaboration with top international studio.- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Mahesh crossing Varanasi finishline

Mahesh Babu starts dubbing for his role in Varanasi

&nbsp;&nbsp;Sneha key role in Kaaka. Chiranjeevi's upcoming gangster based action drama Kaaka is progressing at a brisk pace. The film directed by Bobby is slated for a grand release on 13 Jan 2027 as Sankranti special. The makers also promised to come with the first single soon.In the meantime, it is coming out that yesteryear talented actress Sneha will be playing an important role in the film. Buzz is Sneha will be playing the role of Chiranjeevi's wife in the film. The makers will soon announce her character details in the coming days. This is a dream come true for Sneha who long dreamed of sharing screen presence with Chiranjeevi.Chiranjeevi will be seen in the role of a supervisor named K Satyam in the aqua industry. Anaswara Rajan is playing the role of Chiranjeevi's daughter named Ammulu Paapa. Nivetha Pethuraj, Sunil and Getup Srinu in important roles with Thaman being the music director. The film is bankrolled on &nbsp;KVN Productions banner in a prestigious manner. The film's title glimpse got tremendous response from all quarters. Chiranjeevi will be seen in the role of a powerful don in the film.- Pramod Nandivada

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Talented actress in Kaaka

Sneha key role in Kaaka

&nbsp;Epic, featuring Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya, has suffered a disappointing opening week at the box office. The film entered theatres with considerable expectations, thanks to its connection with 90’s – A Middle Class Biopic, the popular Telugu web series, and the successful Baby combination of its lead actors.The anticipation was further boosted by producer Naga Vamsi’s involvement and the positive response to Epic’s songs before release. However, the trailer significantly affected the pre release momentum, with its reception reportedly failing to generate the expected excitement. Despite the makers proceeding with confidence and holding paid premieres, audience response weakened soon after release.According to the reported figures, Epic collected approximately ₹7.5 crore during its first week, while the overseas market contributed around $250K. The film’s worldwide gross is estimated to be close to ₹10 crore, against a reported ₹20 crore breakeven target. This indicates recovery of roughly 50 percent, with low occupancies affecting theatrical returns.Epic is now facing a challenging theatrical run, with the second weekend expected to contribute only limited revenue. Based on the reported performance, distributors could reportedly lose around half of their investment. The film’s weak theatrical reception marks a major setback for the Anand Deverakonda - Vaishnavi Chaitanya combination. - Veda

EPIC Fails To Deliver At BO

Epic Box Office Anand Deverakonda Film Faces Major Setback

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and actress, social media personality Akriti Agarwal have mutually decided to end their relationship, around six months after announcing their engagement. Agarwal confirmed the separation on September 17, citing different future goals and circumstances. She also requested privacy and asked people to avoid speculation about their personal decision.Shaw and Agarwal announced their engagement on March 8, 2026, with the cricketer sharing romantic photographs from the occasion. Shaw described Agarwal as his “perfect innings” while announcing the milestone. Agarwal, a digital creator and actress, had previously been publicly associated with Shaw through social media appearances and events.Prithvi Shaw has cleared his Insta profile and deleted all his posts involving Akriti Agarwal. The separation comes as Shaw continues his efforts to rebuild his cricket career. He made his India debut in 2018, scoring a century in his first Test against West Indies. His international career currently stands at five Tests, six ODIs and one T20I, with his last India appearance coming in 2021.Shaw was bought by Delhi Capitals for ₹75 lakh in the 2026 IPL auction after initially going unsold. However, he did not feature in a match during the season. He has continued pursuing opportunities in domestic cricket, with his career comeback remaining an important focus alongside this latest personal development. - Veda&nbsp;

Cricketer Called Off His Engagement With Actress

Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal End Engagement

&nbsp; Suriya’s much awaited 47th film, previously known as Suriya 47, has officially been titled SCENE. Directed by Jithu Madhavan, the film stars Nazriya Nazim and Naslen alongside Suriya. The title teaser introduces a stylish action comedy world and confirms a worldwide theatrical release on November 6, 2026.The teaser presents Suriya as DSP Inbaraj, an unconventional police officer with a rebellious attitude and eccentric methods. A voiceover describes his peculiar nature before he arrives at a crime scene. His distinctive mannerisms, sharp dialogue delivery and effortless swagger establish a character far removed from a conventional cop hero.SCENE marks Jithu Madhavan’s Tamil directorial debut after films including Aavesham and Romancham. Nazriya Nazim plays the female lead, while Naslen, Anandraj, Lal and Raj Priyan appear in important roles. Produced by Jyotika and Suriya under Zhagaram Studios and 2D Entertainment, the film combines action and comedy.Sushin Shyam provides the music, with Vineeth Augustian handling cinematography and Ajmal Sabu editing. The title teaser’s energetic presentation and unusual cop characterization have added to anticipation for the Deepavali release. SCENE is scheduled to arrive worldwide on November 6, positioning Suriya’s latest collaboration with Jithu Madhavan as a festive theatrical entertainer. - Veda

Suriya Scene Telugu Title Teaser Unveils a Quirky Cop

Suriya As Funky Cop In Scene

Satyadev’s upcoming ecological action thriller Samavarthi is set to unveil its official teaser on September 19, 2026. Directed by Ajay Nag V, the film marks Satyadev’s 16th outing as a lead actor and is being made as a multilingual project in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.The latest poster announcing the teaser date presents Satyadev in an intense, rugged avatar, reinforcing the film’s wilderness driven atmosphere. SatyaDev carries intense gaze as he aims a fire arrow. Earlier promotional material showed him calmly listening to music with headphones while armed men approached him, with a tiger subtly appearing in the background and hinting at the nature centric conflict.The makers have positioned Samavarthi as an ecological action thriller exploring the clash between humans and nature. Its promotional material has established a forest setting, raw wilderness and a man versus nature conflict, with the tiger becoming an intriguing visual element. The film also features Dileesh Pothan, Rajeev Kanakala, Ganavi Laxman and Ravindra Vijay.Produced by Shivacharan Reddy Jakkidi and Shashidhar Reddy Padamati under Rudra Pictures and Panchabhuta Productions, Samavarthi features music by Sinjith Yerramilli and cinematography by Harsha Mallikarjun and Dev Deep Gandikundu. The teaser is expected to reveal more about Satyadev’s character, the forest backdrop and the film’s central conflict. - Veda

Teaser Of Satyadev Latest Samavarthi To Be Unveiled On September 19

Satyadev Samavarthi Teaser Date Announced

&nbsp;Icon Star Allu Arjun's upcoming entertainer Raaka has been the cynosure of all eyes. The film is directed by Atlee. In the midst of all this, the makers came up with a cryptic post with nothing but number 37. This cryptic post now triggering speculation as to that the makers are up to.Some are speculating that as Atlee 's birthday falls on 21 Sep, the makers may come up with something special. The film stars dazzling beauty Deepika Padukone as the female lead. Though being pregnant, Deepika Padukone enacted high octane action sequences all by herself. Allu Arjun is playing different roles in the film and he is undergoing transformation for his looks for various roles.Apart from it, the film also stars Janhvi Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna in important roles. Sai Abhyankar is the music director for the film produced on Sun Pictures banner. ---- Pramod Nandivada

Raaka comes with a cryptic post 

What does Raaka cryptic post signify

During the last few weeks rumours have been spreading thick and fast that Mega Star Chiranjeevi 's action entertainer Kaaka which was slated for grand Sankranthi release on 13 January 2027 will make way for Chiranjeevi's long awaiting socio fantasy entertainer Vishwambhara.However, the makers Kaaka today confirmed the film's release once again on 13 January 2027. They also said that the film's first single will be loading soon. The film is directed by Bobby and expectations are high as Bobby and Chiranjeevi earlier came up with the action entertainer Waltair Veerayya.The film stars Anaswara Rajan, Nivetha Pethuraj, Sunil and Getup Srinu in important roles with Thaman being the music director. The film is bankrolled on &nbsp;KVN Productions banner in a prestigious manner. The film's title glimpse got tremendous response from all quarters. Chiranjeevi will be seen in the role of a powerful don in the film.---- Pramod Nandivada

Kaaka confirms arrival, first single soon 

 Kaaka sends powerful signals

&nbsp;&nbsp; Court issues notices to Boney,Janhvi,Kushi on rivals claim. Supreme Court which heard the property dispute regarding yesteryear actress Sridevi, ordered status quo and at the same time, issued notices to Boney Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor and Kushi Kapoor regarding rivals claim.The petitioners, MC Sivakami &amp; MC Natarajan, have approached the Court challenging the Madras High Court's order which rejected her suit on an application by Sridevi's husband Boney Kapoor and daughters Janhvi and Kushi Kapoor. A bench comprising Justice KV Viswanathan and Justice Arun Pillai today issued notice to Boney Kapoor, Janhvi and Kushi Kapoor on the petition and ordered a status quo till the next date of hearing.The Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea filed by a woman and her brother claiming a share in 2.7 acres of land that was sold to the family of the late actor Sridevi in 1988.- Pramod Nandivada

Sridevi propery row: Court issues notices

Court issues notices to Boney,Janhvi,Kushi on rivals claim

&nbsp;&nbsp;Sobhita Dhulipala comment on women shock all.Sobita reacted to the comment of n Instagram influencer named Ahalya from Hyderabad recently posted a video in which she said, “The only enemy of a Telugu person is another Telugu person. No, seriously, hear me out, and it’s honestly quite sad. We’re some of the least supportive people when it comes to our community. Someone starts a new business, opens a restaurant, creates something different, and instead of asking, how can I support this? The first reaction is usually, what’s so great about it?” She also pointed out that while Telugu people often talk about movies, pride, and culture, they rarely root for one another."She said &nbsp;‘100’ emoji, agreeing with her. She also added, “I packed my bags and left for Mumbai at age 16, with no guarantee of making it but I took my chance cus it was clear to me that the environment here felt deeply resistant and judgemental of anyone who dares to dream, especially if you’re an outsider to whichever field you want to enter. Double dose if you’re a woman.” The actor hoped that things had changed now and that the Telugu community grows a spine, adding, “Well, this was a while ago and I do hope things are different now. Here’s wishing everyone in our community can grow wings (and a spine).”- Pramod Nandivada

Sobhita Dhulipala shocker about women

Sobhita Dhulipala comments on women shock all

&nbsp;Young actor and producer Rakesh Varre has unveiled the teaser of his upcoming Telugu film Maya Lady. Directed by Prasankar, the romantic entertainer stars Madhumita Sarcar as the female lead. Produced under Crazy Ants Productions, the film is scheduled for a theatrical release this October, promising romance, comedy and suspense.The teaser introduces Krish, a youngster with clear expectations about love and marriage. His search for the ideal partner leads him to Asha, an independent and unpredictable woman with a bold personality. Despite her unconventional lifestyle intimidating his family, Krish develops strong feelings for her.The story takes a dramatic turn when Asha discovers Krish’s former relationship with Roopa. Her reaction creates a series of chaotic situations, leaving Krish struggling to handle love, jealousy and his complicated past. The teaser deliberately keeps the central mystery under wraps, building curiosity around the characters’ relationships.Maya Lady has already generated interest through its glimpse, title song and Sarigamale Gunde Anchullo melody. Rakesh Varre leads the cast alongside Madhumita Sarcar, Satya, Indraja and Mysore Suresh. Vishal Chandrasekhar composes the music, while Prasankar handles writing and direction for this October release.<figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b5o-_yZjAc"></oembed></figure>- Veda

Humorous & Quirky Teaser Of Maya Lady

Maya Lady Teaser Creates Buzz

&nbsp;&nbsp;Aakasamlo Oka Tara locks its release. Dulqer Salmaan is renowned for his versatile and impactful performances and he was last seen in the film I'M Game. However the film tanked at the box office. In the meantime, all eyes are on his next project. The makers of his upcoming romantic entertainer titled Aakasamlo Oka Tara locked its release date.The film will be releasing on 20 November 2026 across the world in an extravagant manner. The makers confirmed the release with the interesting poster feautring Dulqer Salmaan. Pavan Sadineni is directing the project which stars Satvika Veeravalli as the female lead.Shruti Haasan is playing an important role in the film produced by Light Box, Swapna Cinemas, Vyjayanthi Movies, and Geetha Arts. GV.Prakash Kumar is scoring music for the film. Shruti Haasan will be seen in the role of a bold teacher in the film.- Pramod Nandivada

Aakasamlo Oka Tara announces its arrival

Aakasamlo Oka Tara locks its release

&nbsp;&nbsp;Dada working under strict deadline. Balakrishna's upcoming project Dada with Gopichand Malineni is progressing at a brisk pace. Reports are coming that Balakrishna set a deadline for the makers. Reports are coming that the film has another 20-25 days of shooting.The makers are planning to wrap the shoot by October and keep the date for spectacular release on 24 December as XMas special. The film stars Kajal as the female lead. The film is a gangster based action drama. Already the film's first look and the glimpse got tremendous response from all quarters. Kajal is playing the role of a powerful cop in the film.Thaman is the music director for the film which stars Manchu Manoj in the role of a powerful antagonist. The film bankrolled by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas.Expectations are high on the project as Balakrishna and Gopichand Malineni earlier came up with the action entertainer Veera Simha Reddy.- Pramod Nandivada

Dada sets a deadline

Dada working under strict deadline

&nbsp;&nbsp;Nani keen to complete Bloody Romeo. Natural Star Nani is awaiting the release of his upcoming film The Paradise. The film directed by Srikanth Odela is releasing on 24 September 2026. Expectations are high on the project and the makers are set to increase the promotions pace.Nani will be promoting the film in Chennai, Bengaluru, Kochi and Hyderabad on 17,18,19,21 Sep respectively. In the meantime, all eyes are on his next project. His project titled Bloody Romeo under the direction of Sujeeth is generating tremendous interest.Nani is keen to kickstart the project from October itself. Nani is keen in not having any gap between The Paradise release and Bloody Romeo start. Pravin Lakkaraju is the music director. He already started music sittings for the project.The film is produced by Venkat Boyanapalli under his Niharika Entertainment banner. &nbsp;Prithviraj Sukumaran is playing an important role in the film &nbsp;which is expected to go to sets during Dasara and plans are on to release the film during 2027.- Pramod Nandivada

Nani to speed up Bloody Romeo

Nani keen to complete Bloody Romeo

&nbsp;&nbsp;Ranbir refuses prasad, gets trolled. Ranbir Kapoor has been facing immense negativity eversince the makers cast him in the role of Lord Ram in the film Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The film's first part is releasing on 6 November 2026.In the meantime, Ranbir Kapoor refused prasad and is now getting trolled by people. anbir Kapoor recently attended a Ganesh Chaturthi celebration with his wife Alia Bhatt at the Ambani house. Amidst the celebration, a throwback video of the actor is going viral on social media.In the video, the actor is seen seeking blessings of Ganapati Bappa in Mumbai.After seeking the blessings, Ranbir is seen distributing Modaks to the paps. However, when one of the paps offered Ranbir the prasad, the actor refused to take it and said, “Main to diet pe hun tum kha lo.”People reacted in the following way.One person wrote, “On a serious note one piece of sweet as a prasad wont affect your health in any negative health. Yeh diet ka reason bilkul bakwass diya hai.”Another added, “Isko beef de dete to ye kha leta.” A third person commented, “Ek chhoti si bite kha leta toh mar nahi jata..bappa ke Darshan bhi formality ke liya hai shayad.” Another penned, “Beef khne wale prasad kaise kha sakta hai.....aur inko ram bana diya hai.”However, the viral video turned out to be from 2023.- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Ranbir lands in trouble

Ranbir refuses prasad, gets trolled

&nbsp;Rashmika Mandanna has resumed shooting for Allu Arjun and Atlee’s highly anticipated Raaka in Mumbai. After taking a medical break following a hip injury sustained during Mysaa, the actress returned to the sets on September 15. Her initial stint will be brief, while her full fledged schedule is expected to begin in October.Rashmika was originally scheduled to join Raaka in August, but production plans were changed after her injury. With her recovery now complete, she is set to reunite with Allu Arjun for several important sequences. The duo’s collaboration has generated considerable interest following their successful pairing in the Pushpa franchise.Karan Mehta has also joined Raaka and has already started filming his portions. The film features a major ensemble including Deepika Padukone, Mrunal Thakur, Janhvi Kapoor, Ramya Krishnan, Jim Sarbh and Yogi Babu. The project is being mounted by Sun Pictures as a large scale fantasy action spectacle.Raaka marks Allu Arjun’s first collaboration with director Atlee and is being positioned as an ambitious sci-fi fantasy action film. Reports indicate that production is expected to continue into early 2027, with a late 2027 or early 2028 theatrical release currently planned. The film is among the most closely watched upcoming projects in Indian cinema. - Veda

Rashmika Rejoins Raaka

Rashmika Mandanna Returns to Allu Arjun Raaka Sets

The makers of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s Ranabaali have officially completed the film’s 130 day shoot. Director Rahul Sankrityan shared a behind the scenes video announcing the wrap. The period action drama has now entered post production, with the team working towards its October 16 worldwide theatrical release.Rashmika recently completed her portions as Jayamma, receiving an emotional farewell from Vijay and the team. Director Rahul Sankrityan revealed that he named her character after his mother and designed Jayamma as a strong woman from a different era. The film reunites Vijay and Rashmika after Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade.Ranabaali is set against a 19th century backdrop and follows a period action narrative involving Vijay Deverakonda’s character and British era forces. Arnold Vosloo plays the antagonist, while the film is being produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar under Mythri Movie Makers, with T-Series presenting the project.Ajay-Atul have composed the music, while Nirav Shah and Jishnu Bhattacharjee have handled cinematography. The makers have also announced that the first half background score is complete, with post-production progressing alongside preparations for the October 16 Dussehra release. The full version of the much anticipated Endhayya Saami song is expected soon. - Veda

Ranabaali Is On Track For October 16 Release With Shoot Wrapped Up

Ranabaali Shooting Wrapped After 130 Days

Secret Soldier(2026) Movie: What's BehindSecret Soldier directed by Akki Viswanadha Reddy attracted the attention of all, as the film which was titled earlier as China Piece landed in censor problems and went to the EBC Chairman, Ministry of External Affairs etc forcing them to undergo title change. The film is releasing on 18 Sep 2026 and let us see what the film really deals with.Secret Soldier(2026) Movie: Story ReviewSecret Soldier revolves around a youngster who inadvertently lands on the radar of the security agencies and the surprising elements that are connected to him. Indian security agencies find out that the Human Shield for their satellites have been disabled making it vulnerable to the threats of the enemy nations, Pakistan and China.Param(Kamal Kamaraju), is at his wits end and directs his team to find out who was responsible to the breach of the security system. This puts Mariyamvali (Nihal Kodhaty) on their radar. How the security breach is connected to Mariyamvali, what role his friend Prudhvi (Surya Srinivas), security agents Sarah (Harshitha Bandlamuri), Sheetal (Sireesha Nulu), Kanika Kapoor (Deeksha Panth), Bhakthal (Vamshi Nekkanti), Alina Raj (Mariyum),Ashok Mithran (Srikanth Iyengar),Inspector Ranjith Kumar (Abhishek Reddy) and others form the interesting twists.Secret Soldier(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewNihal Kodhaty performed well in his role. He showed variations in his expressions and emotions according to the situation. He made an impact with his performance on the screen.Surya Srinivas is good in the role of his friend. He evoked few laughs in his role initially and later turned into serious mode. Kamal Kamaraju came up with impactful performance.There are many other actors like Harshitha Bandlamuri, Sreesha Nulu, Kamal Kamaraju, Srikanth Iyenger, Srinivas Vadlamani, Vinod Sagar, Deeksha Panth, Raj Tirandasu, Mahesh Achanta, Vamsi Nekkanti who did justice to their roles and helped the story to move forward.Secret Soldier(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewSecret Soldier story is penned by Akki Viswanadha Reddy. He tried to excite and entertain movie lovers with the espionage thriller. He starts the narration in an interesting and exciting manner, increasing the curiosity levels. But then the friendship elements etc, diluted the intensity and slowed the tempo. The introduction of numerous characters &nbsp;ended up in confusing the viewers. The screenplay turned convoluted with so many characters appearing in no time. The first half ends on a decent note setting the stage for the second half.The second half treads in a similar fashion and after few twists, the film ends in a predictable way. The Illogical scenes and convenient screenplay brought down the intensity levels.The Cinematography of Suresh Ragutu gave the film a rich feel. The screens looked realistic and natural and he used the camera angles and colour combinations to give a believable feel to the proceedings.Karthik Rodriguez's background music elevated the scenes to the next level making viewers glued to the screen. He made an impact with his background music increasing the intensity levels.The editing of Marthad K Venkatesh could have been far better. There are many scenes that turned repetitive and slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are adequate and production values are rich.Secret Soldier Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Interesting Premise</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>BGM</li></ul>Secret Soldier Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Screenplay</li><li>Confusing Elements</li></ul>Secret Soldier(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Secret Soldier turns out to be a decent spy thriller. Director Akki Viswanadha Reddy came up with an interesting Premise. However, inclusion of numerous characters, illogical scenes, confusing and convoluted Screenplay undid all his good intentions.Reducing the number of characters, doing away with technological jargons, more detailed narration with racy screenplay would have added more fire power. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating to Secret Soldier.

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Happy Journey(2026) Movie: What's BehindHappy Journey directed by Abhiramm Naidu is releasing on 18 Sep 2026. Let us see whether Happy Journey gave happy moments to movie lovers in theatres or not.Happy Journey(2026) Movie: Story ReviewHappy Journey story revolves around group of women from different agegroups going on a trip and the experiences and how it changes their outlook. Savitri (Annapurna), Minister's wife Chamundeswari (Aamani), Nayana (Jinisha Alishetty), Srilatha (Jhansi), her daughter Tanvi (Payal Radhakrishna), Vihana (Roopa Srinivas), Divya (Sunaina Yella) happens to be a part of a free trip to France.How they become part of the free trip, what role travel company organisers Govind (Vamsidhar Goud), Apparao (Ravi Sivateja) played, how the free trip impacts their lives, how it is connected to Tanvi's would be Nikhil (Pruthvi) and others, how they deal with the changes that bring in their lives form the interesting part.Happy Journey(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewAnnapurna who played different roles this time entertained with her lively performance and surprises all donning modern outfits. One should commend her for doing such a bubbly , lively and energetic role at this age. She stands out with her performance in the film. Aamani is good in the role of the minister's wife. Jhanvi evoked few laughs in the role of a miser woman. She also emoted well during the climax. Payal Radhakrishna, Jinisha Alishetty, Roopa Srinivas and Sunaina performed according to their roles. Sunaina however at times became over the board and over dramatic. Vamsidhar Goud and Ravi Siva Teja entertained with their humour to some extent. Muralidhar Goud, Pruthvi Dandamudi and others did justice to their roles.Happy Journey(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewHappy Journey story is penned by Abhiramm Naidu. He tried to highlight the experiences and problems in the lives of women of different age groups in an entertaining manner. He starts the narration with the introduction of various female characters and then setting them on a France trip. The entire first half sails through in an entertaining and hilarious manner ending on a interesting emotional twist, setting the stage for the second half.Emotions takes the center stage in the second half with few comedy scenes in-between. The emotions of various female characters are highlighted. However, seeing those scenes on the screen, one gets a feeling that the director got stuck up with the 80s problems and melodrama associated with them. But for all his hard work to pierce the hearts of the viewers with emotional scenes pertaining to men and women, misfired completely. The climax emotional scene turned out to be over dramatic and missed the basic emotions. Once the film ends, viewers will heave a sigh of relief after all the emotional torture. The screenplay resembles that of many old films of the 80s and 90s.Subramaniyan Manigandan turned the scenes colorful with his cinematography. He showed the locations of France in a beautiful and visually appealing manner on the screen. &nbsp;Shekar Chandra's songs turned out to be average. However he elevated the scenes with his background music. Editing of Chota K Prasad is ok but could have been better as there are scenes that impacted the pace of the narration. Dialogues are ok. Production values are decent.Happy Journey Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Annapurna</li><li>Few Hilarious Scenes</li><li>Cinematography</li></ul>Happy Journey Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Routine Story</li><li>Overdramatic, Artificial Emotions</li></ul>Happy Journey(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Happy Journey turns out to be routine hilarious entertainer. Director Abhiramm Naidu's story offered nothing new. Though the story turned out to be routine, he ensured that there are many scenes to entertain viewers. He not only tried to entertain viewers with the female actors but also in the end tried to showcase their problems to connect chords with the viewers emotionally. Doing away with over dramatic scenes, toning down the emotions and more entertaining elements and racy screenplay would have added more punch to the final result. Considering all these elements Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Happy Journey. &nbsp;

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Missing Meghana(2026) Movie: What's BehindRam Karthik, Ammu Abhirami's Missing Meghana directed by Vachaspathy is releasing on 18 Sep 2026. Let us see whether Missing Meghana thrilled movie lovers or not.Missing Meghana(2026) Movie: Story ReviewMissing Meghana story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a young girl and the incidents that unfold right after that. One fateful day a young girl Meghana (Ammu Abhirami) disappears mysteriously. How she disappeared, what the are circumstances that led to her disappearance, how it is connected to her father Srinivasa Rao (Goparaju Ramana), her fiancé, ACP Arjun (Kaushik), bike rider Karthik (Ram Karthik), Aadya (Vaidkaa Senjaliya), form the twist in the tale.Missing Meghana(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewAmmu Abhirami is good her role. She got limited screen presence and looked cute on the screen. Kaushik is ok in the role of the aggressive cop. Ram Karthik played the role of the youngster who experiences love failure and then getting closer to another girl. He also enacted stunts in the climax.Ankit Koyya is fine in his role. Goparaju Ramana is ok in the role of the father, which is tailor-made for him. Others like Vempa Kasi, Mahipal, Ruchita, Nalini, Srinivas, Shani, Pandu performed according to their roles.Missing Meghana(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewMissing Meghana story is penned by Vachaspathy. He tried to thrill viewers with a thriller. He starts the narration diving into the main point of the missing girl and then the investigation that follows subsequently. The first half proceeds with the conflict between two cops and the revelation about Meghana and the interrogation of the suspects. The first half ends on an interesting note with few surprising revelations setting the tone for the second half.The second half goes further into murders and drugs etc. The first half included a song to highlight the father-daughter sentiment but it failed to generated the required emotions. The song placement looked odd and out of sync. They could have easily done away with the song.The main villian revelation did not excite anyone as the director failed to keep the viewers engaged with the suspense till the end. Viewers can easily guess the villian even before the end of the first half thus diluting the intensity levels in the second half. Many such films came earlier and the narration dragged with the routine breakup story of Karthik testing the patience of the viewers. The interval twist turns out to be decent and the second half turns little racy. But the predictable elements robbed the viewers of the excitement.Though few scenes in the runup to the finding of Meghana looked good, the weak villian turned out to be the main drawback. The climax ends on a routine note with an action sequence. There are many routine and predictable scenes in the second half as the narration proceeds towards the climax.The cinematography of Sam K Naidu is good. He showed the visuals in an appealing manner. However in few scenes, the color grading &nbsp;is not done at all robbing the viewers of the seamless experience on the screen. RR.Dhruvan's background music failed to make an impact. It is not in sync with the storyline. Re recording and mixing also turned out to be below average. However, the songs he tuned are good and shot well. Basava's editing left a lot to be desired. There are many repetitive scenes and he could have done away with one song completely and also many scenes especially in the first half. Production values are good.Missing Meghana Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Interesting Point</li><li>Few Scenes</li></ul>Missing Meghana Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Weak Villian</li></ul>Missing Meghana(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Missing Meghana turns out to be another run of the mill crime thriller. Director Vachaspathy came up with an interesting point but he failed in his execution. Many predictable elements, repetitive scenes, dragged narration, weak villain ended up testing the patience of the viewers. Little finetuning of the script, racy screenplay, interesting twists, doing away with monotony would have added more substance to the final output. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.25 rating for Missing Meghana.

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Panchanama(2026) Web Series: What's BehindStar anchor Udaya Bhanu turned producer and came up with a webseries titled interestingly as Panchanama. The six episode webseries started streaming on Zee5 starting from 11 Sep 2026. Let us find out what the webseries offered to viewers.Panchanama(2026) Web Series: Story ReviewPanchanama revolves around police officer investigating an accidental death and the starting revelations he finds out. Jai Ram (Bharath Srinivasan), a sincere police officer starts investigating the death of Aadi (Charan Babu) and few other orphans. What starts as a routine investigation, becomes bigger with shocking turn of events.What are those shocking turn of events, how it is connected to Dharani (Medha Reddy), Hari (Surya Srinivas), Dr. Pushpavalli (Rupa Lakshmi), Murali (Sivaji Raja) and others from the interesting twists.Panchanama(2026) Web Series: Artists ReviewBharath Srinivasan performed well. He suited the role of the cop and apart from showing the seriousness, he also emoted quite well as per the situation. Female lead Medha Reddy is ok in her role. Balagam fame Rupa Lakshmi performed well in a role with different shades. Surya Srinivas is good in his role. Sivaji Raja in the role of father got limited screen presence but he did justice to his role. Charan Babu, Srija and Radhika Preethi performed well according to their roles.Panchanama(2026) Web Series: Technicians ReviewPanchanama story is penned by Mohan Srivatsa. The webseries comes with 6 episodes, each with a duration of around 25-30 minutes. He tried to thrill viewers with the medical mafia storyline. He managed to generate interest at times however the screenplay turned out to be utterly predictable and bereft of twists. Generally crime thrillers have good following in the OTTs and so Mohan Srivatsa also chose the similar topic.He drew inspiration from Malayalam webseries and followed the same template of a cop investigating the mysterious death and then he exposed the medical mafia. He highlighted the nexus between medical mafia, doctors and organ trafficking. Apart from it, he also highlighted the emotions between brothers and sisters.However, the screenplay assumed predictable trope and the narration lacked the exciting and interesting twists and turns. One can easily predict the villains and the next scenes easily. Even the crime investigation scenes are not shown in an interesting manner. With the unraveling of the villain in the final episode, the webseries ends on a tame note.Naresh Kumaran elevated the scenes with his background music. The cinematography of Sandeep Kanth gave the scenes and proceedings a realistic feel. Editing of Srinivas Bynaboina is ok and could have been better as there are scenes that dragged the pace of the narration. Production values are good.Panchanama Web Series: Advantages<ul><li>Plot</li><li>Few Scenes</li></ul>Panchanama Web Series:Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Lack of Twists</li></ul>Panchanama(2026) Web Series: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Panchanama turns out to be another run of the mill investigative medical thriller. Director Mohan Srivatsa cameup with a thriller in the backdrop of medical mafia and many such films and series' came earlier. Though the plot is interesting, Mohan Srivasta's screenplay turned predictable with investigation scenes failing to excite viewers. To the top of it, with the villain not getting arrested, viewers feel that the series ended in a incomplete manner as the makers thought of coming with season 2. The forced romantic elements, artificial villianisms, etc robbed the viewers of realistic experience. A little finetuning of the script, racy screenplay, doing away with redundant elements and more thrilling twists would have added value to the proceedings. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Panchanama.

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Mahendragiri Varahi (2026) Movie: What's BehindSumanth who is known for starring in different genre entertainers is coming to thrill movie lovers with Mahendragiri Varahi. The film directed by Santhosh Jagarlapudi is releasing on 11 September. Excitement is on as the film stars Star Boy Siddhu Jonnalagadda in an important role. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Amazon Prime and streaming will be after the completion of its theatrical run. Let us see how Mahendragiri Varahi thrilled movie lovers.Mahendragiri Varahi (2026) Movie: Story ReviewMahendragiri Varahi story revolves around the mystic happenings and even more mysterious deaths attributed to the Goddess Varahi and how an atheist tries to find out the real cause. Siddharth (Sumanth), an atheist, tries to expose unscrupulous elements that try to take innocent people for a ride playing on their beliefs and superstitions. He , with his friend Satyam (Vennela Kishore) lands in Mahendragiri region along with his parents and brother (Kamal Kamaraju) to perform a ritual.At that time, they get a huge shock and where this leads to, how it is connected to Aadya (Meenakshi Goswami), Rajendra Varma (Sidhu Jonnalagadda), Malavika Nair (Sujatha), Narendra Varma (Vamsee Chaganti), Vaishnavi (Aishwarya Rajesh) , Doctor (Rajeev Kanakala), temple priest (Brahmanandam) and others and what role &nbsp;Goddess Varahi plays form rest of the developments.Mahendragiri Varahi (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSumanth came up with a subtle performance. He slipped into the role effortlessly and did what is required of him as it is tailormade for him. He impressed with his expressions and emotions and is good with his dialogue delivery.Vennela Kishore played the role of his friend and he is ok and his role comes with a surprise element. Rajeev Kanakala played the role of the doctor and Brahmanandam is ok in the role of a temple priest. Even Brahmanandam's role comes with a surprise twist like Vennela Kishore role. Meenakshi Gowami is ok in the role of Aadya. She got limited screen presence. Manju Bhargavi is ok and so did Kamal Kamaraju and Vamsee Chaganti in their roles.Siddhu Jonnalagadda, with his cameo, made a powerful presence on the screen. He helped in taking the narration forward and with his dialogue delivery and expressions made an impact. Malavika Nair played a key role of Sidhu's wife and she is ok. Aishwarya Rajesh made her presence felt during the climax.Mahendragiri Varahi (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewMahendragiri Varahi story is penned by Santossh Jagarlapudi. He tried to thrill viewers with mysterious deaths in the backdrop of a temple and its Goddess. Many such films came earlier and Santossh seems to have drawn inspiration from films like Murari, Karthikeya, Virupaksha and others.He starts the narration on a interesting note but the first half turns out to be roller coaster with the story moving no where after a point of time. But the decent end to the first half, despite the flaws sets the tone for the second half. However second half ends up testing the patience of the viewers the moment flashback episode appears. The scenes turns repetitive as the core point turns out to be simple and seems director lost steam after a point of time. Finally, the film ends in a predictable manner. Screenplay and direction turned out to be pretty average.Junaid Siddique's editing left a lot to be desired. While the first half had few lags but still it turned out to be a decent watch, the second half ended up testing the patience of the viewers with scenes dragging to eternity and the flashback episode making everyone fall asleep. Pratap R Krishna's cinematography is good. He showed the scenes in a natural and realistic way but the CGI ad VFX looked below standard. Anup Rubens background score is in sync with the story. There is nothing much out of box he got to do but he just moved along with the tide. Dialogues are ok. Production values are decent.Mahendragiri Varahi Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Sumanth</li><li>Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Aishwarya Rajesh cameos</li><li>Few Scenes</li></ul>Mahendragiri Varahi Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Monotonous Elements</li><li>Lack of Thrills</li></ul>Mahendragiri Varahi (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Mahendragiri Varahi turns out to be routine spiritual thriller. Sumanth came up with decent performance but he was not required to do anything extraordinary. Director Santossh Jagarlapudi's story assumed similarities to earlier hit films and this robbed viewers of a new experience. However, few scenes surprise viewers and the cameos generate interest. However, weak script and just average screenplay and direction turned spoiled all the good intentions. Little finetuning of the script and racy screenplay would have added value to the final output. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Mahendragiri Varahi.

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Epic First Semester(2026) Movie: What's BehindAnand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya are back together after their impressive combination in Baby. This time, they are paired in Epic First Semester, directed by Aditya Haasan. The film carries the curiosity of exploring the journey of a young man who lands in the UK and experiences love, relationships and life away from home. Let us see what surprises Epic First Semester has in store.Epic First Semester(2026) Movie: Story ReviewThe story revolves around Aditya, an aspiring filmmaker who lands in the UK against his wishes because of his parents Chandrashekhar and Rani.An introvert who has hardly interacted with girls suddenly finds himself in a completely new environment. His meeting with Kadali changes his world, and their relationship gradually moves through love, live-in life, emotional confusion, and the realities of a serious relationship.The situations they face and where their relationship finally heads form the rest of the story.Epic First Semester(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewAnand Deverakonda performs well as Aditya. He brings innocence and vulnerability to the character and is particularly good in scenes involving his introverted nature and discomfort in a new environment.Vaishnavi Chaitanya gets a contrasting character and does justice to the role. Her mood swings and emotional changes are handled reasonably well. The chemistry between Anand and Vaishnavi works in several portions, although it does not reach the intensity of their Baby combination.Sivaji and Vasuki have limited scope as Anand's parents but make their presence felt. Srinivas Gavi Reddy gets a few laughs as Manoj. Kalyan Shankar is decent in his role as Sinjith. The remaining actors perform according to their roles.Epic First Semester(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewAditya Haasan starts the film on an interesting note by taking the character of Aditya into a new phase of his life. The idea of showing what happens when an innocent youngster grows up and lands in a foreign country has potential.The first half has enough lively moments to keep the proceedings moving. The relationship between Aditya and Kadali develops naturally in parts, and the film becomes more engaging once their equation takes a serious turn.The second half is where the film loses some momentum. The relationship discussions, pregnancy fears, marriage and practical problems provide the central conflict, but the film does not always create enough tension around them.Still, unlike a completely routine romantic drama, the film has a few emotionally relatable situations. The conflict may be small, but some of the characters and conversations manage to hold attention. The climax could have been stronger. The open ending is clearly designed to leave scope for the next chapter, but it does not deliver the expected emotional punch.Hesham Abdul Wahab's music is one of the film's positives. The songs are melodious and suit the mood of the story. His background score is also decent. Azeem Mohammad's cinematography gives the film a pleasant look. The UK locations are captured beautifully and add freshness to the proceedings.Navin Nooli's editing is adequate, though some portions could have been trimmed. The dialogues are mostly natural, with a few bold conversations adding flavour. Production values are good.Epic Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Anand Deverakonda's performance</li><li>Vaishnavi Chaitanya's performance</li><li>Music And BGM</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>Some relatable relationship moments</li><li>First half</li></ul>Epic Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow second half</li><li>Limited conflict</li><li>Repetitive conversations</li><li>Climax</li><li>Emotional impact could have been stronger</li></ul>Epic First Semester(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisEpic First Semester is a decent attempt at presenting the emotional journey of an introvert youngster experiencing love and relationships in a foreign country.The biggest advantage is that the film does not completely depend on artificial twists or forced drama. Anand and Vaishnavi bring a certain naturalness to their characters, and their chemistry works in several scenes.At the same time, the simple conflict becomes both the strength and weakness of the film. The situations are relatable, but the screenplay sometimes takes too long to move forward. A tighter edit could have made the film considerably more engaging.The film also misses some of the entertainment and emotional intensity that made Baby such a talking point. However, Epic First Semester has enough good moments, decent performances and soothing music to make it a one-time watch for viewers who enjoy relationship dramas.Considering these elements, CineJosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Epic First Semester.

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Maremma (2026) Movie: What's BehindMaremma directed by Manchala Nagaraj is generating immense interest among movie lovers as it marks the debut of Mass Raja Ravi Teja's nephew Maadhav on the screen. The film is reieasing on 10 Sep 2026. Let us see what impact Maadhav made on debut with Maremma on movie lovers.Maremma (2026) Movie: Story ReviewMaremma story revolves around a youngster who develops a strong bonding with a bison and the surprising happenings involving both of them. Karni (Maadhav Bhupathiraju) raises a calf which becomes a bison(Maari) and he has to perform a ritual. But just before the ritual, startling developments happen. Where this leads to and how it is connected to Manju (Deepa Balu), Jalandhar (Vikas Vasishta), Uttam (Maneesh), occult practitioner (Rupa Lakshmi), form the exciting part.Maremma (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewMaadhav got the tall physique and looks. However on debut despite his best efforts he failed to get his basics right. He failed with his expressions and emotions and looked a complete mismatch. He should hone his skills rigorously and seriously to sustain in the industry.Deepa Balu fared better than him. But her characterisation turned out to be weak and did not offer much scope to show her acting talent. Vinod Kumar as a villager got limited and inconsequential role.Vikas Vasishta is good on the screen. Rupa Lakshmi made an impact with her performance. Others performed according to their roles.Maremma (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewMaremma story is penned by Manchala Nagaraj. He tried to attract all with an impactful story in the rustic Telangana backdrop. Many films with Telangana backdrop and accent came earlier and Maremma completely failed on all fronts as the story turned out to be weak and script became spineless. The writing and screenplay did not inspire any confidence and direction failed to justice in any manner.With routine and outdated story and despite the claims of based on real life incidents, the film failed to generate interest. There is not a single scene in the film that generated interest among movie lovers. Everything turned out to be a tedious watch. Even the so called comedy scenes looked forced and senseless. The romantic track turned out to be another weak point and the entire second half which revolves around finding the missing bison, is redundant with repetitive scenes testing the patience of the viewers. The pre climax and climax are stretched to the core and finally when the film ended, viewers heave a sigh of relief.Prashanth R. Vihari, Bipradeep Dutta's tunes are just ok. The background score is fine but the substandard story couldn't be elevated by their efforts. The cinematography of Prasanth Ankireddy is below standard, disappointing all. Editing of Sai Babu Talari offered nothing much and he left many scenes unattended. Dialogues are nothing new and production values are below standard.Maremma Movie: Advantages<ul><li>None</li></ul>Maremma Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Casting</li><li>Lack of Exciting Elements</li><li>Writing</li></ul>Maremma (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Maremma turns out to be a disappointing drama in Telangana backdrop. Maadhav's weak performance and director Manchala Nagraj's senseless story, spineless screenplay and outdated script turned the film into a woeful one. No amount of rework would have changed the fate of Maremma. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Maremma.

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Mandaadi(2026) Movie: What's BehindSoori is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Mandaadi helmed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi. The film is generating interest as Suhaas is making his entry into Kollywood. Mandaadi OTT rights have been bagged by Netflix and streaming will be after the completion of its theatrical run. Let us see what Mandaadi offered to movie lovers.Mandaadi(2026) Movie: Story ReviewMandaadi story revolves around the happenings in the lives of the people of the coastal region who takes it as a prestige on winning in the boat race competition.Muthukaali (Soori) who makes his livelihood working as a lifeguard at a resort in Hyderabad is forced to return to the coastal region of Kalingapatnam. Why he is forced to return to the Kalingapatnam, what is his connection to the boat races and what roles Sattapuli(Suhas), Angel (Mahima Nambiar), Mahesh ( Mithun Jai Shankar), Angel's husband ( Ravindra Vijay), Munayya (Sathyaraj) and others form the interesting developments.Mandaadi(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSoori performed well in his role. He showed good emotions and body language. He is impressive with his screen presence. He expressed with his eyes at times. Suhas is impactful in his role and he showed fear in a silent manner. He with his body language showed that height does not matter when it comes to performance. Mahima Nambiar is ok in her role. Satyaraj is good in a role pivotal to the film. Ravindra Vijay performed decently in his role. Others performed as per their roles.Mandaadi(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewMandaadi story is penned by Mathimaran Pugazhendi. He tried to attract viewers with the love, friendship, and betrayal plot in the rustic village backdrop along with the boat racing competitions. The story is interesting to an extent, but the narration and screenplay assumes predictable flavor. The first half treads in a similar manner and second half continues in the same way. This time, Mathimaran elevated the emotions in a more powerful manner.The story turns out to be predictable except for the boat racing episodes. Everything looked routine and the conflict point is not established in a convincing and more powerful way. Drama also did not work and most of the scenes paled on the screen. Even the romantic track did not appeal to all. He left many unanswered questions in the film.GV. Prakash Kumar's music is ok. His background score is good. He elevated the scenes, especially in the boat races with his background music. SR. Kathir's cinematography is good. He showed the rustic village atmosphere quite well on the screen. He also showed the boat races sequences in an effective way. Pradeep Raghav's editing could have been better as there are few scenes that slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are ok. Production values are good.Mandaadi Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Performances</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>Boat Races</li></ul>Mandaadi Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Missing Conflict</li><li>VFX, CG</li></ul>Mandaadi(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Mandaadi turns out to be average emotional drama. Soori and Suhaas came up with spirited performances and director Mathimaaran Pugazhendi came up with an interesting plot in the backdrop of boat racing. However, he failed to take it to the next level, turning the scenes into predictable, routine and monotonous. A little finetuning of the script, including more interesting and exciting elements and racy screenplay would have added more fire power. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating to Mandaadi.

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Sardar 2(2026) Movie: What's BehindKarthi's Sardar2 directed by PS.Mithran is releasing today on 10 September amidst huge expectations as the film is the sequel to the hit film Sardar. Let's see whether Sardar2 lived up to the expectations or not.Sardar 2(2026) Movie: Story ReviewSardar2 story continues from where Sardar ended going into the flashback of the spy even as his son tries to unravel the secrets. Inspector Vijay Prakash (Karthi) goes into the further details of his tainted father Sardar Chandra &nbsp;Bose (Karthi) who was branded as a traitor. Where this leads to and how Black Dagger (SJ.Suryah), Indrani (Rajisha Vijayan), and others are connected form the interesting part of the developments.Sardar 2(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewKarthi is impressive with his performance. He did full justice to the dual roles of father and son in his own way. He got the right expressions and emotions and made his presence felt on the screen. However much he tried to elevate the scenes, the writing and characterization didn't offer him much scope to showcase his acting talent.Ashika Ranganath got an inconsequential role. She even failed to come with a decent performance. SJ.Suryah played the role of the antagonist. However he turned extremely loud and irritated the movie lovers. His role also looked extremely outdated.Others like Malavika Mohanan, Rajisha Vijayan, Nassar, Yogi Babu, Nizhagal Ravi didn't get roles that have chance to perform.Sardar 2(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewSardar2 story is penned by PS. Mithran. The narration starts in an interesting manner and continued in the same way. The narration is good and the screenplay is intact without any deviations.However, the problem lied in the execution. There are many scenes and stunts choreographed looked silly and ridiculous to the core. This turned the spy drama and serious scenes into laughable ones.Things doesn't change even when the director tried to connect chords with the viewers with emotional scenes and the flashback episodes. All the interesting elements in The entire first half failed in the execution and everything turned bland.Many expected the second half to be better and save the day. However much to the disappointment , it turned even worse. The unraveling of the twists in the complex mission looked illogical and are bereft of interesting twists and thrills.The pre climax and climax are stretched to the maximum and it became a painful watch on the screen. None of the scenes excite viewers turning the entire experience into a disappointing affair.Sam.CS has tuned music. The film has no songs and the background music didn't add value to the narration. The background music left a lot to be desired. In fact it looked out of sync and outdated. Altogether it ended up testing the patience of the viewers. The cinematography of George C Williams is good. It turned the scenes appealing on the screen. He however didn't get chance to show his creative talent. Vijay Velukutty failed with his editing. There are many inconsequential scenes that impacted the pace of the narration and ended up testing the patience of the movie lovers. Graphics and CGI, VFX are sub standard. Production values are good.Sardar 2 Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Nothing</li></ul>Sardar 2 Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Illogical Scenes</li><li>Outdated Elements</li></ul>Sardar 2(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Sardar 2 turns out to be illogical sequel to the spy thriller. Karthi came up with sincere performance but director PS.Mithran though came with an interesting story, he failed with his screenplay and direction. He in the name of action elements turned everything into laughable and silly. Emotions turned artificial and the weak characterizations, lack of logical scenes in the spy thriller disappointed everyone. The lack of seriousness in the script undid all the good intentions. Over the top, ridiculous action sequences played the spoil sport. No amount of changes to the script could have changed the result. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Sardar 2.

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Sahaa What's BehindSmall film Sahaa-Life of Sanju starring Shiva Kumar Kasaram, Swetha Lakshman, directed by Nishanth Doti, is releasing on 4 Sep 2026. Let us find out what Sahaa-Life of Sanju offers to movie lovers.Sahaa Story ReviewSahaa-Life of Sanju's story revolves around a person and the happenings in his life and how he deals with them. Sanju (Shiva Kumar Kasaram) goes all out to woo a beautiful girl, Sahaa (Swetha Lakshman), ever since his childhood. What are the happenings in their lives, how it impacted their career and future, whether they fell in love, got married, and the other developments, and what role their near and dear ones played should be found out on the screen.Sahaa Artists ReviewShiva Kumar Kasaram played the lead role of Sanju, which is pivotal to the film and the entire story. He did full justice to the role. He showed variations in his body language, mannerisms, and screen presence through different timelines. He carried the film on his shoulders, taking viewers along with him into the narration with his expressions and emotions and captivating dialogue delivery.Swetha Lakhman played the female lead of Sahaa, and she was effective with impactful expressions and emotions. She looked good on the screen and made an impression with her presence. However, at times, she should have come up with a more intense performance.Vrajana Pandya also played a key role in the film, and she helped in carrying the film forward. Others who played key roles also did justice to them, adding value to the narration.Sahaa Technicians ReviewSahaa-Life of Sanju story is penned by Nishanth Doti. He came up with a story to connect chords with the viewers with a romantic emotional entertainer. He got the good concept but failed completely in his execution. He tried to generate interest among viewers by following a non-linear screenplay and narration, showing different timelines to and fro, but interest levels disappear as the entire idea becomes predictable with the passage of time.Despite that, the first half turns out decent, with a few interesting scenes setting the tone for the second half. The second half turns out to be even more routine and most of the scenes get a dragged feeling as the so-called emotions fail to make an impact even in the climax.The editing of Dinesh Peddi lacked crispness. He should have used the editing scissors more effectively. Sehkar Chandra's music is ok but the songs fail to make an impact on the viewers. He however came up with a perfect background score to elevate the scenes and emotions to another level. K.Karunakar's cinematography made the film look good on screen. Production values are good.Sahaa Advantages<ul><li>Shiva Kumar's performance</li><li>Few Scenes&nbsp;</li><li>BGM</li></ul>Sahaa Disadvantages<ul><li>Screenplay</li><li>Missing Emotions</li></ul>Sahaa Rating AnalysisAltogether, Sahaa-Life of Sanju turns out to be another routine emotional entertainer. Director Nishanth got good performances from Shiva Kumar Kasaram and Swetha Lakshman but he failed to do justice to the romantic emotional concept and idea with his screenplay and direction. The slow pace, predictable elements and missing emotions, undid all the good intentions. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.25 rating for Sahaa-Life of Sanju.

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What's BehindDulqer Salmaan created a niche for himself doing different genre entertainers. He is now coming to thrill movie lovers with his upcoming film I'M Game. The film is directed by Nahas Hidhayath and teaser and trailer got good response. Dulqer is making his return to Malayalam industry after King of Kotha. Let us see how Dulqer Salmaan thrilled viewers saying I'M Game.Story ReviewI'm Game story revolves around a fearless man who is into gambling believing that he cracked its code and how he reacts in the aftermath of the turbulent things that impact his life.An impulsive gambler Dan John (Dulqer Salmaan) flourishes taking high risks riding on his lady luck. However this comes with shocking and startling happenings in his life. What are those startling happenings and how it is connected to Isha (Kayadu Lohar),Vignesh Vicky Das (Antony Varghese),David (Mysskin) and others from the exciting twists and turns.Artists ReviewI'm Game Hero Dulqer Salmaan is known for his riveting and captivating performances. However this time his performance turned out to be a roller coaster ride. At times he looked terrific on the screen and at other times he looked like a novice. His dialogues had an anglical accent and this may not go well with all viewers. He is good on screen with his body language, dialogue delivery and emotions.Kayadu Lohar is ok in her role. She looked good on the screen but got limited scope to show her acting talent. Antony Varghese Pepe steals the show with his impactful performance. So did Samyukta Viswanathan in her role. Mysskin played the role of the antagonist and his role is too predictable. To over come that he tried to bring in eccentricity but it impacted in a negative way. Vinay Forrt and Kathir were minimised on the screen. Others performed as per their roles.Technicians ReviewI'm Game story is penned by Nihas Hidayath. He came up with an interesting and exciting plot. However the narration and screenplay shifts completely turning the entire thing into a disjointed one. Nihas Hidayath narrated so many things and this makes viewers get accustomed to the happenings and the characters. But Nihas regained his composure and once he dealt with the main story, the narration turns interesting. But there are many scenes and characters that looked forced and out of sync to the story.While the first half after the initial confusion, turns interesting in the run up to the interval and brings an end setting to the exciting second half, the second half sinks even further. There are many unnecessary characters and the flat narration and uninspiring execution played the spoil sport. The flashback episodes undoes all the good intentions. Everything ended up irritating and testing the patience of the viewers.The music and background tuned by Jakes Bejoy turned out to be a disappointing affair. He tried to elevate the scenes that offered nothing new. Jimshi Khalid's cinematography got nothing much to excite . &nbsp;The editing of Chaman Chakko could have been far better as there are scenes that impacted the flow of the narration. Dialogues are ok and production values are grand.Advantages<ul><li>Unique Concept</li></ul>Disadvantages<ul><li>Screenplay</li><li>Confusing Narration&nbsp;</li><li>Cliched Elements&nbsp;</li><li>Listless Characterizations</li></ul>Rating AnalysisAltogether, I'm Game turns out to be average thriller. Dulqer Salmaan should be credited for selecting a different story and Nihas Hidayath came up with a unique plot. However, Nihas completely failed with his screenplay and direction. In trying to include more twists and turns, he introduced numerous characters ending up confusing the viewers. Everything turned flat and he failed to do justice with disappointing execution. A little finetuning of the script, racy screenplay, doing away with predictability could have added more spice to the proceedings. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.75 rating for I'm Game.

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&nbsp;Rambha Oorvasi Menaka(2026) Movie: What's BehindAllari Naresh, on the eve of the Krishnashtami festival, decided to entertain movie lovers with the fictional comedy caper titled Rambha Oorvasi Menaka. The film, directed by Chandra Mohan Chintada, is releasing on 4 September 2026. Amazon Prime has bagged the film's OTT rights. Let us find out how Rambha Oorvasi Menaka entertained movie lovers.Rambha Oorvasi Menaka(2026) Movie: Story ReviewRambha Oorvasi Menaka's story revolves around a youngster who comes into possession of a book with mystical powers and the happenings in his life right after that.Soori ( Allari Naresh) passes time believing that one day he will become a Star Hero with the help of the mystical book, which he believes has powers.Where this leads to, what role Chinni ( Surabhi), SI Appal Naidu ( Shiju), his uncle CEO (Sr Naresh), Parimala ( Srinivas Reddy), and how it is related to Indra ( Vennela Kishore) in heaven, celestial Angels Rambha, Oorvasi, and Menaka form the rest of the narration.Rambha Oorvasi Menaka(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewAllari Naresh is ok with his performance. The role is tailor-made for him, and he needs not do anything unique for the role. His comic timing is intact, and he did well in emotional scenes. Allari Naresh, since his entry, has done silly comedy films and, after a longtime once again did the same.Sr Naresh stole the show with his performance. He made an impact with his dialogue delivery, emotions, and expressions. His screen presence is good, and he entertained with his antics.Vennela Kishore is good in his role as Indra. Vishnu Priya, Prisha Singh, and Rashi Singh are ok in the roles of Rambha, Oorvasi, and Menaka.Rashi Singh got limited screen presence. She didn't get much scope to show her acting talent. Tarak Ponnappa is ok in the role of the antagonist.There are many actors like Kalyani Raj, Shiju, Hari Teja, Goparaju Ramana, Goparaju Vijay, RK.Mama, Rachi Ravi, Ravi Siva Teja, and they got blink-and-miss roles.Rambha Oorvasi Menaka(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewRambha Oorvasi Menaka story is penned by Chandramohan Chitanda. The story is similar to many old films like Yamaleela and others. Though there is scope to generate comedy, he failed to do so. Though there are a few scenes and youthful dialogues, none of them worked due to cliched scenes and outdated narration.Chota K Prasad's editing left a lot to be desired. There are many scenes that are repetitive, and the predictable plot and weak script made the masters worse.Raam Reddy's cinematography and Chaitan Bharadwaj's music and background score are in sync with the story, and they are extremely outdated.Dialogues have an old flavor, and a few are hilarious. Production values are just average.Rambha Oorvasi Menaka Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Allari Naresh, Srinivas Reddy, Sr Naresh</li><li>Few Hilarious Scenes</li></ul>Rambha Oorvasi Menaka Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable Story</li></ul>Rambha Oorvasi Menaka(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Rambha Oorvasi Menaka is cringe to the core. Allari Naresh tried to return back to the comedy genre, and keeping in view director Chandra Mohan readies the story. But the problem is, Allari Naresh is stuck with the same 90s-era comedy, and the director also didn't try to come out of it. This resulted in a weak story, a silly screenplay, and listless direction. No amount of changes in the script and screenplay will change the output of the film. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Rambha Oorvasi Menaka. &nbsp;

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