Allu Arjun attained nationwide recognition for his powerful and impactful performance as Pushpa Raj in Pushpa: The Rise and Pushpa: The Rule. Movie lovers are waiting for the third part, Pushpa: The Rampage.Currently, Allu Arjun is busy with his upcoming project Raaka, which is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Atlee. The film stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead, while Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna, and Janhvi Kapoor are playing important roles.Apart from it, he is starring in a film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The project is referred to AA23 and already excitement is increasing. The film's pre-production is in full swing, and the film will go to sets once Allu Arjun completes shooting for Raaka.Now rumours are spreading that the film would be titled Gangster. Many, however, feel that the title is too generic for the film, which is an ambitious project. Sources say the film is a gangster drama, and Lokesh Kanagaraj not only completed the script but also incorporated the changes suggested by Allu Arjun. Plans are to wrap the shoot by the end of 2027.-- Pramod Nandivada&nbsp;

Gossips

Icon Star turning Gangster

Is this AA23 title

Ramesh Varma after making an impression as a director with films like Veera, Khiladi, Abbaiytho Ammayi and scoring a hit with Rakshasudu, is now turning producer after starting his production house RV Film House.The film is helmed by Srinivas Vasanthala and it will mark his entry into the industry.The film is an anthology film and has five stories in it. The film according to the latest completed the shoot and the makers announced a wrap with the new interesting poster.The makers also unveiled the glimpse which showcased the beautiful &nbsp;love story of Seenu and Parvathi. Parvathi is seen waiting for Seenu, while he collects flowers from a pond to surprise her. These simple yet heartwarming moments capture the innocence and charm of their relationship.The dialogues are penned by renowned playback singer GV Sagar, son of veteran screenwriter G. Satyamurthy and brother of music director Devi Sri Prasad, who has penned the dialogues.Samuthirakhani and Sunil are playing important roles in the film. Akash R Joshi and Sankeertan are handling the cinematography and music while the story and screenplay are crafted by Ramesh Varma himself, promising a well-structured and gripping narrative.- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Movie News

Kokkorokko glimplse unveiled

Kokkorokko glimpse: Beautiful Love Story

&nbsp;The recent CBFC rules triggered a huge discussion across the country. Especially, the rule regarding the title changes may give headache to the producers. The new rule says that the title of the film does not have any legal sanctity till the completion of censorship.Till now, filmmakers used to get their title registered and promote their film on their title and take their film to the viewers with the same title. Now, the CBFC rule that the title can change till the censor certification is changing all the equations.If the makers are forced to change the title one day ahead, then all their promotions and branding will be difficult, and the industry experts believe the same. They lament that production comes with huge costs, and if the titles are changed after the completion of the film, it is like making another film. Trade analysts feel that the uncertainty over titles and the release dates will hurt the makers financially.-- Nirvighn Nandivada &nbsp;

CBFC new rules giving sleepless nights

CBFC title change rules bring new headache

Salman Khan's Maatrubhoomi directed by Apoorva Lakhia which has been waiting in the wings for a longtime for censor clearance due to various issues finally locked its release date.According to the latest, the film will now be released on 4 December 2026. Salman Khan announced the film's release date by sharing the release date poster. The poster showed Salman Khan in an intense pose, wearing an army outfit and carrying a rod in his hand ready to take on the enemies.The film is based on accounts from the book India's Most Fearless 3 by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh. Zeyn Shaw, Ankur Bhatia, and Harshil Shah are playing important roles in the film.The film is inspired by the &nbsp;PVC (Param Vir Chakra) recipient Colonel B Santosh Babu, the officer who led the Indian troops during the clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers that occurred in June 2020 at the border.-- Pramod Nandivada

Finally Maatrubhoomi  release date locked

Maatrubhoomi release date finalised

The long awaited Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan reunion is moving closer, with director Nelson Dilipkumar reportedly set to bring the two legends together referred as KHxRK. According to the latest reports, Rajinikanth has confirmed that the film will be his next project after Dharman, ending speculation about its schedule.Rajinikanth is currently working on Dharman, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International. The film has added Sreeleela to its cast, alongside Nayanthara, Raashii Khanna and others. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music, while an April 2027 release is being discussed, though no date is official.Kamal Haasan is also preparing for Sandiyar, his upcoming film with director S U Arun Kumar. The title was announced around his birthday on November 7, bringing back memories of the controversy surrounding the same name before his 2004 film Virumaandi. Its reuse has already attracted criticism over the title and its associations with violence.Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan last shared the screen decades ago, making this collaboration a major event for Tamil cinema fans. Nelson’s association with Rajinikanth through the Jailer films has added to the excitement. While the new film’s shooting timeline and full cast are still awaited, reports suggest production could begin next summer after Dharman. - Veda&nbsp;

Superstar Rajinikanth Confirms His Next With Kamal Haasan 

Rajinikanth Confirms Kamal Haasan Reunion Film With Nelson 

Ramayana: Part 1 is enjoying an impressive theatrical run in Kerala, where Bollywood films usually face tough competition from local releases. The Nitesh Tiwari directorial is now closing in on the lifetime collection of Dhurandhar 2, which reportedly earned ₹20 crore in the state.The film opened with a reported ₹3 crore gross in Kerala, followed by ₹2.5 crore on Day 2. Collections improved over the weekend, with Day 3 bringing in around ₹4.5 crore, Day 4 contributing ₹5 crore and Day 5 contributing ₹5 Sacnilk’s tracking put the five day total at ₹20 crore.Ramayana’s strong response in Kerala has surprised trade observers, especially with Suriya’s Scene and Malayalam films competing for screens. Sai Pallavi’s popularity in the state, dating back to her breakthrough in Premam, may also be helping the film attract audiences. The story’s cultural connection with Kerala could be another factor behind its steady theatrical performance.Ramayana already crossed Dhurandhar 2’s Kerala lifetime gross of 18 crores in 5 days and became the highest-l grossing Bollywood film in the state. A ₹50 crore collection would be a much bigger achievement, but it remains an ambitious possibility rather than a confirmed target. The coming days will show how far Ramayana can take this historic run. - Veda

Ramayana Emerges As All Time Highest Bollywood Grosser In Kerala

Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi Ramayana Record In Kerala 

Young hero Kiran Abbavam is currently busy with mutliple projects. Apart from starring in films, he is also producing few of them to encourage new project. He is turning producer with his film Hatah.In the meantime, rumours are spreading that Kiran Abbavaram and Rahasya Gorak are becoming proud parents again. Till now the couple didnot share any details about this and so people are getting surprised.Kiran Abbavaram and Rahasya Gorak became proud parents on 23 May 2025 and reports are coming that they are getting ready to welcome their second child. Rumours are spreading about Rahasya's second pregnancy.Kiran Abbavaram made his debut with Rajavaru Ranigaru in 2019 and he fell in love with Rahasya Gorak who starred as the female lead. They maintained secrecy over their relationship before getting engaged and then entering into wedlock on 22 Aug 2024.-- Nirvighn Nandivada &nbsp;

Kiran, Rahasya becoming parents again

Rumours spreading over Kiran, Rahasya becoming parents again

Talented actress Priya Bhavani Shankar according to sources will be entering into wedlock with &nbsp;Rajvel Raj her longtime boyfriend. She shared a photograph of her along with him and with a piece marital music in the background, and with the couple clad in traditional clothing and wearing jasmine garlands.Reportedly, the pictures are from their recent engagement ceremony. The pictures have sparked speculation from social media users about the couple taking their relationship forward with a pre-wedding function.Both of them knew eachother since college and have been dating for more than 10 years.The couple are yet to confirm their future plans. Priya Bhavani Shankar was last seen in Ravi Teja's hit film Irumudi directed by Shiva Nirvana.She will next be seen in Demonte Colony 3, reprising her role as Debbie from the second part. Directed by R Ajay Gnanamuthu, the film stars Arulnithi in the lead role and is set for a Pongal 2027 release in theatres.- Pramod Nandivada

Is Priya Bhavani Shankar getting married

Wedding bells ringing for Priya Bhavani Shankar

Nayanthara’s Mookuthi Amman 2, Mahasakthi in Telugu and other languages has witnessed a slight improvement in box office collections during the Diwali holidays. However, the growth has not been strong enough to make a difference. The devotional drama has collected approximately ₹20 crore gross worldwide in its first four days.Made on a reported budget of over ₹100 crore, Mookuthi Amman 2 is among the most expensive female led films in Tamil cinema. The makers had high expectations, considering Nayanthara’s popularity, the devotional subject and the festive release window. However, the film failed to create the expected excitement among audiences before its theatrical release.The film had a disappointing start, with its all India advance bookings reportedly collecting only around ₹1 crore. Although collections have gradually improved in Tamil Nadu during the Diwali holidays, the overall numbers remain underwhelming. The film has struggled to attract audiences in other Indian markets and overseas territories as well.Mookuthi Amman 2 has reportedly collected around ₹15+ crore gross in Tamil Nadu, while the rest of India and overseas markets have contributed approximately ₹4 - 5 crore. Strong competition from Suriya’s Scene and Ramayana has further affected its theatrical run. With weak word of mouth, limited market reach and a massive budget to recover, Nayanthara’s film faces an uphill battle in the coming days. - Veda

Diwali Holiday Boost Fails to Lift Nayanthara Mookuthi Amman 2 Mahasakthi

Mookuthi Amman 2 Mahadakthi Failed At Box Office In Competition 

&nbsp;&nbsp; Ramayana Part 1 dialogues attracting backlash. Ranbir Kapoor-Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana Part 1 is creating a collections tsunami at the box office across the world. While the film is hailed for the extravagant visuals and top class CG work, it is attracting backlash over the dialogues and the content. Many already felt that the film lacked the emotional connect.Ramayana is now just a story for Indians but it is an epic which is revered by all the Hindus across the world. So directors has a huge responsibility while making and showing the same on the screen. While making the film based on Valmiki Ramayana, one should be extremely cautious regarding the main incidents, behavior of the various characters and their conversaations.In Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana Part1 the same went missing. As the film was made on a large canvas and had top star cast and extravagant visuals, expectations soared on the film. Those who watched the film expressed their unhappiness by the way the makers made some changes in the story.From the beginning there has been huge opposition to the Seetha shown as the warrior. Many felt that such scene was not there in Valmiki Ramayana. People are questioning why the makers should make such change to make the story interesting.Similarly, Lakshman always speaks with Seetha looking at her feet. However in the film, Lakshman is seen delivering powerful dialogues. Even the dialogues involving Rama and Seetha also crossed the limits. They felt that the makers didnot show Rama as per the narration of Valmiki. Many are surprised with Seetha addressing Rama as 'Rama'.The abduction of Seetha by Ravana is not shown in a proper manner at all. There is nothing wrong in making few changes for the film but people are of the opinion that the makers should give importance to Valmiki Ramayana. Many of those who revere Rama are of the opinion that it is better the filmmakers donot make films on Ramayana rather than make changes according to their whims and fancies. If they make Ramayana, they should make it as it is without any creative liberties.- Nirvighn Nandivada

Ramayana Part 1 facing backlash over them

Ramayana Part 1 dialogues attracting backlash

&nbsp;&nbsp; Stakes increase for Sankranti 2027. The 2027 Sankranti season is capturing the imagination of all. With almost all the top films from various languages targeting the Sankranti season, the Box Office war is becoming bigger and stakes are increasing.Already Chiranjeevi's Kaaka, Venkatesh-Kalyan Ram's January 12 Vidudala, Sai Dharam Tej's Sambarala Yeti Gattu, Sharwanand's George Krish,Prashanth Varma's Mahakali, Sree Vishnu's Family Pack, Ravi Teja's next with Hasith Golli, and others have announced their intention of coming on Sankranti. Even Tamil film, Vettuvam helmed by Vetrimaaran is releasing during Sankranti.The fight is becoming intense and with Vetrimaaran known for different genre entertainers targeting Sankranti festival, the race is becoming interesting. Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh who scored hits during Sankranti are coming to shake the box office once again with their films while Sai Tej and Sharwanand are also set to test their luck during Sankranti. Joining them are Sree Vishnu, Ravi Teja and Prashanth Varma.It has to be seen who will win the box office race during Sankranti 2027.- Nirvighn Nandivada

Sankranthi 2027: BO war becomes Bigger

Stakes increase for Sankranti 2027

&nbsp;&nbsp;Chiranjeevi becoming creative during story selections. Speculation is increasing over Chiranjeevi's upcoming projects. Chiranjeevi who has been doing films for many decades with Tollywood commercial directors, now is shifting his focus on new age directors from other industries. Rumours are floating that Karthik Subbaraj and Tharun Murthy met Chiranjeevi and narrated stories.Though he didnot give green signal to any of them, one thing for sure is that there is change in the thought process of Chiranjeevi. After his reentry he did Waltair Veerayya with Bobby, Bohala Shankar with Meher Ramesh and is now doing Vishwambhara with Mallidi Vasisitha and Kaaka with Bobby. Most of them are commercial entertainers.So Chiranjeevi seems to have picked up the pulse of his fans and movie lovers who are keen on having new narration rather than routine stories. So he is focusing on directors who scored hits with unique stories in other languages.Mega fans are excited with Chiranjeevi and Karthik Subbaraj project discussions. Karthik Subbaraj created a niche for himself with films like Jigarthanda, Mahaan and Peta and they fee that his taking blended with Chiranjeevi's swag will wow all. Inside talk is Karthik Subbaraj narrated a different story to Chiranjeevi. Chiranjeevi is also in discussions with Malayalam director Tharun Murthy. He did Thudarum and Chiranjeevi scored blockbusters with such stories. If Tharun Murthy's script worksout, it will be a classic combo. His project with Srikanth Odela is in a dilemma following the result of The Paradise. He is keen to take the next project forward during Summer 2027 and release the film during Sankranti 2028.- Pramod Nandivada

Mega Star changing his selection style

Chiranjeevi becoming creative during story selections

Bollywood’s Diwali parties are always filled with star power and glamour, but some encounters manage to become the biggest talking points of the evening. Something similar unfolded at renowned producer Ramesh Taurani’s grand Diwali party, where a special interaction between superstar Salman Khan and gorgeous actress Urvashi Rautela caught everyone’s attention.Known for her glamorous style and captivating personality, Urvashi arrived at the celebration looking absolutely stunning. However, the highlight of the evening was not just her fashionable appearance but her warm and engaging interaction with Salman Khan. The superstar’s friendly, सहज and welcoming attitude made their meeting even more special.The beautiful moment shared by the two stars also created a buzz on social media, with fans enthusiastically reacting to their pictures and videos. Clearly, amidst the festive glow of Diwali, Salman and Urvashi’s special interaction became one of the most memorable highlights of the evening. &nbsp;

Salman Khan’s Special Attention Adds to Urvashi Rautela’s Charm

Salman and Urvashi Rautela’s Chemistry Becomes the Highlight of the Evening

&nbsp;&nbsp; There are times when top stars films used to draw huge collections and openings irrespective of the film's content. However even star heroes films are not doing well if the content is not strong.A producer says depending solely on the star power is not bringing any success. He said only star power without strong story is backfiring with in no time. He pointed out the results of Aadarsha Kutumbam, The Raja Saab, The Paradise, Ustaad Bhagat Singh and Ranabaali &nbsp;to name a few. He added that the time has come for the makers to introspect.He said Mahesh Babu, NTR,Prabhas,Allu Arjun and Ram Charan are charging a whopping Rs 150crs or more as their remuneration and this is increasing the burden on the producers. He added that they should follow the profit and revenue sharing model followed by Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar in Bollywood to reduce the burden.He blamed the inexperienced producers for offering huge and inflated remuneration to the stars and disrupting the Tollywood's financial stability. He said many producers are out of business due to increasing debts while few are announcing big budget projects only to be in the business.He pointed out to Tamil films that are made with a budget of around Rs25crs that became big hits and also star heroes films. He added in Telugu even newcomers projects are made with a budgets of Rs 60crs and this is landing the industry in trouble.Producer Yelamanchili Ravi Kumar said films like Lenin, Maa Inti Bangaaram, Chennai Love Story and Irumudi successful and this proved that stories with different and strong content appeals to viewers and also added that the ticket costs should be affordable.

Star Power No Longer Enough in Tollywood?

Star Heroes Becoming a Burden for Producers?

&nbsp;&nbsp; Director-Composer combinations ending in Tollywood. The recent developments are sending signals that the director and composer combinations are coming to an end in Tollywood. Ram Charan's project with Sukumar was announced in style but Sukumar didnot announce his favourite music director Devi Sri Prasad.Similarly, Trivikram Srinivas and Thaman are heading for a split. A producer speaking to scribes shared the success of the film continues the combinations and to the top of it, the director wants to explore new sounds and come out of the Deja Vu feeling.Movie lovers cannot forget Sukumar-Devi Sri Prasad's hit tunes in the films Aarya, 100% Love, Rangasthalam and Pushpa. Mythri Movie Makers however praised Devi Sri Prasad's capability and said Sukumar will team with him for his next project.Trivikram and Thaman's music for Ala Vaikunthapuramlo created a sensation. But they are now parting ways. The producer concludes that Trivikram is planning to explore new composers and may team up with Anirudh Ravichander and other Kollywood music directors for his upcoming projects.- Pramod Nandivada

Director-Composer combinations coming to an end

Director-Composer combinations ending in Tollywood

&nbsp;&nbsp; Ramayana is delivering a surprising box office performance in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, two markets where mythological films generally face a tougher challenge. Despite Suriya’s Scene having a strong local following, the Ranbir Kapoor starrer is attracting considerable attention in both states, making its regional performance worth watching.In Tamil Nadu, Ramayana collected approximately ₹15 crore gross during its first five days. Scene, meanwhile, has collected around ₹35 crore gross in Tamil Nadu within four days. Although Scene remains ahead in total collections, Ramayana's advance booking response has been encouraging.Kerala has also emerged as an interesting market for Ramayana. The film reportedly collected around ₹12 crore gross in the state during its first five days. Scene has enjoyed a strong run in Kerala too, crossing ₹16 crore in its first three days, with its fourth day contribution adding to the total.The response is particularly noteworthy because Scene has several Malayalam connections, including director Jithu Madhavan, who made Romancham and Aavesham, along with actors Nazriya Nazim and Naslen. Despite this competition, Ramayana is attracting audiences in the state. Whether it can close the gap with Scene remains to be seen as the festive box office race continues. - Veda

Ramayana Surprising Turnout In TN And Kerala

Ramayana Gets an Unexpected Response in TN And Kerala

&nbsp;&nbsp; Telugu OTT audiences have plenty of options this week, with several interesting movies arriving on popular streaming platforms. Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 and Vijay Deverakonda’s Ranabaali are among the major attractions. Along with these big releases, Pushpaka Vimanam, Happy Journey and Kiku Chiranjeevi are also set to premiere.The OTT release schedule begins on November 12 with Jailer 2 arriving on Amazon Prime Video. The Rajinikanth starrer will stream in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. Pushpaka Vimanam will also make its digital debut on JioHotstar on the same day, which is Hotstar special with time travel concept giving Telugu movie lovers another option for their weekend entertainment.Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s period drama Ranabaali will premiere on Netflix on November 13 in five languages. Released during the Dasara season, the film reportedly collected over Rs. 80 crore worldwide despite facing a challenging theatrical start before gaining momentum. Happy Journey which made a buzz during its release with all female leads will also arrive on Sun NXT on November 13 in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada.The week’s OTT releases will conclude with Kiku Chiranjeevi, which is scheduled to premiere on Aha Video on November 14. The film has unique premise which has been made by all new comers. With films spanning different genres and featuring popular stars, viewers have several choices across streaming platforms. From Rajinikanth’s action entertainer to Vijay Deverakonda’s period drama, this week's Telugu OTT lineup offers something for different audiences. OTT release scheduleDate &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Movie &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Platform November 12 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jailer 2 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Prime Video November 12 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Pushpaka Vimanam &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;JioHotstar November 13 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ranabaali &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Netflix November 13 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Happy Journey &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sun NXT November 14 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kiku Chiranjeevi &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Aha Video - Veda

This Week Ott Releases

This Week Is Packed With Telugu OTT Releases

&nbsp;&nbsp; Suriya's latest film Scene has continued its strong box office run after Diwali, crossing the ₹100 crore gross mark in India in just four days. The film performed particularly well on Monday, recording its biggest single day collection in Tamil Nadu since its theatrical release.Scene has collected ₹100 crore gross in India within four days, while its worldwide gross has reached around ₹160 crore. The achievement also makes it the fastest film in Suriya's career to cross the ₹150 crore worldwide gross milestone, according to the reported figures.The film's multilingual release has helped it reach audiences beyond Tamil Nadu. It is performing across Tamil, Telugu and other dubbed markets, adding to its overall theatrical business. Across its first four days, Suriya's Scene recorded a phenomenal 23,639 shows in India, accumulating a domestic net of ₹85 Cr and a total India gross of ₹100 Cr. The Tamil version anchored this spectacular run, accounting for 18,120 shows and contributing ₹70.00 Cr net and ₹82 Cr gross. The Telugu dubbed version added a steady and impressive stream of revenue from 5,519 shows across the AP/Telangana belt, contributing ₹14.40 Cr net and ₹18 Cr gross.After crossing ₹100 crore in India and ₹160 crore worldwide, Scene is now targeting the ₹200 crore gross milestone. Strong word of mouth and its impressive Tamil Nadu performance could help the film add more numbers during the coming days, while its overseas market will remain important. - Veda

Scene 4 Days Worldwide Boxoffice Collections

Scene Crossed 100 Crore Gross Only In India

&nbsp;&nbsp;Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli’s much awaited film Varanasi has reportedly created an all time record in Telugu theatrical business even before its release. Mythri Movie Makers has acquired the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana theatrical rights for a whopping Rs. 290 crore, making it the biggest ever deal in the Telugu states.The deal has reportedly surpassed the previous record held by Rajamouli’s RRR, whose Telugu states theatrical rights were valued at around Rs. 225 crore. Several prominent industry players, including Naga Vamsi and Dil Raju, were said to be interested in acquiring the rights. However, Mythri Movie Makers eventually emerged successful in the race.A deal of this scale naturally brings enormous expectations at the box office. Based on industry estimates, Varanasi may need to collect around Rs. 500 crore gross in the Telugu states for distributors to reach the break even point. Achieving that figure would itself be a major milestone for Telugu cinema.Mythri Movie Makers' reported acquisition also comes amid strong expectations surrounding its association with Mahesh Babu. The production house is reportedly planning another project with the superstar, tentatively referred to as SSMB30, with international ambitions. Meanwhile, Varanasi features Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Mandakini and Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha. Directed by Rajamouli, the ambitious adventure is officially scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on April 7, 2027. - Veda &nbsp;

Varanasi Leaves Previous Pre-Release Records Behind

Mahesh Babu's Varanasi Sets Telugu States Record

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The musical concert of Itlu Arjuna, held in Hyderabad, turned into a memorable event with King Nagarjuna, Mega Power Star Ram Charan and Akhil Akkineni attending as chief guests. Presented by Nagarjuna, the film introduces Aniesh as the lead actor opposite Malayalam actress Anaswara Rajan. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 13.Ram Charan grabbed everyone's attention with his strong words about Aniesh's performance. Recalling his deaf character Chitti Babu in Rangasthalam, he said he wished Itlu Arjuna would achieve an even bigger success than his film. He also revealed that Aniesh had shown him a few scenes and impressed him immensely, adding that the newcomer had performed ten times better than he did in his debut.Charan particularly appreciated Aniesh for expressing all nine emotions, known as Navarasas, despite playing a character who cannot speak. He said such performances require genuine acting talent and predicted a bright future for the young actor. He also thanked Aniesh's parents for supporting him and appreciated Nagarjuna for constantly encouraging fresh talent in the industry.Ram Charan also revealed that Anaswara Rajan has an important role in Chiranjeevi's upcoming film Kaaka, which is expected to arrive during Sankranti. He predicted that the actress would score two blockbusters with Itlu Arjuna and Kaaka. Charan further praised music director Thaman, saying he delivers the same quality of music whether he works on a big star project like Pawan Kalyan's OG or a newcomer led film.Nagarjuna admitted that he initially wondered whether a mute character was too challenging for Aniesh's debut. However, after watching the film, he was impressed by the actor's expressions and ability to communicate through his eyes. Akhil also praised the film, calling it a commercial entertainer that would work well in theatres.Nagarjuna affectionately referred to NTR as their elder son Tarak and thanked him for launching the trailer despite missing the event. Producer Ravi Shankar revealed that NTR had appreciated the film after watching it, while Dil Raju and director, producer Venky Kudumula also expressed confidence in Aniesh and the team's bold attempt. Aniesh thanked everyone and said his character Arjun may not speak, but his love would reach audiences. - Veda

Ram Charan Big Statement On Aniesh Itlu Arjuna

Ram Charan Shower Praises on Aniesh at Itlu Arjuna event

&nbsp;&nbsp; Superstar Mahesh Babu has become the latest celebrity to shower praise on Suriya’s Tamil film Scene. After watching the Jithu Madhavan directorial, Mahesh took to X and shared his appreciation for the film. His positive words about the performances, writing and execution have caught the attention of fans from both Telugu and Tamil film industries.Mahesh described Scene as a cool, smart and entertaining film, particularly praising Suriya’s performance as Inbaraj. He also appreciated Nazriya Nazim and Naslen for their performances and complimented Jithu Madhavan’s brilliant writing and execution. Ending his review with a strong recommendation, Mahesh called the film a must watch, giving it a special mention on social media.Suriya was equally happy with Mahesh Babu's appreciation and responded with a heartfelt thank you message. He thanked the Telugu superstar for watching the film and sharing his thoughts, calling the gesture special. The film features Suriya as DSP Inbaraj, with Nazriya as Maya and Naslen as Eeswaran, in a crime comedy directed by Jithu Madhavan.Mahesh Babu has regularly encouraged films and filmmakers whenever a movie impresses him, irrespective of the language. His appreciation for good cinema has become a familiar gesture among fans. Meanwhile, he is busy with SS Rajamouli's ambitious Varanasi, in which he plays Rudhra. The film also stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran and is scheduled for an April 2027 release. Scene is also enjoying a strong theatrical run, with its makers reporting Rs. 145 crore worldwide in its first three days. - Veda

Mahesh Seen Suriya Scene

Mahesh Babu Praises Suriya’s Scene  Calls It a Must Watch

&nbsp;&nbsp; Ramayana has delivered a massive performance at the box office after Diwali, recording its biggest single day collection on Monday. The film collected more than ₹125 crore gross in India, taking its five day domestic total past the ₹400 crore mark and maintaining strong momentum.The film's five day India gross has crossed ₹400 crore, while its worldwide gross stands at approximately ₹650 crore. With strong audience response and positive word of mouth, the film is continuing its impressive theatrical run across different markets. Ramayana has also attracted audiences across multiple languages, helping it reach a wider theatrical market.Day 5 turned into a spectacular rally for the film, with a massive single day surge across all languages that took its total India net collections to ₹346.35 Cr and total India gross to ₹413.90 Cr. Hindi led the charge in style with ₹87.25 Cr net (₹104.27 Cr gross) from 19,786 shows, followed by Kannada with ₹7.50 Cr net (₹8.96 Cr gross) from 908 shows, Telugu with ₹6.00 Cr net (₹7.17 Cr gross) from 1,606 shows, Tamil with ₹4.00 Cr net (₹4.78 Cr gross) from 826 shows, and Malayalam with ₹2.75 Cr net (₹3.29 Cr gross) from 785 shows, collectively adding a phenomenal ₹107.50 Cr net (approximately ₹128.47 Cr gross) on Day 5 alone in India and proving the film’s extraordinary pan India momentum.Additionally, 25 crores gross collected from overseas, With ₹650 crore already collected worldwide, the next major target is ₹1,000 crore in India alone. Industry expectations are even higher, with ₹1,500 crore being discussed as a possible domestic milestone for a film of this scale. Its performance over the coming days will be crucial. The break even target for Ramayana considering it's budget and business is 1500 - 1600 crore gross globally. - Veda

Ramayana Worldwide Box Office Collection

Ramayana Crosses 650 Crore Worldwide 

Suriya is riding high on the success of his latest film Scene. This completes the hattrick of its starting from Karuppu and then Viswanath &amp; Sons.Now speaking to scribes, Suriya clarified on him enterting politics. He said . "I am not going to enter politics. That does not mean I hate politics. I am quietly and closely watching politics,"He continued &nbsp;"I will not enter politics even without knowing the way," He said "Corruption cannot be eliminated by a third person. Every individual must fight that battle within themselves,"He added "I will not call the work we do a service. It is our responsibility," talking about his social activities through Agaram Foundation. Suriya has been actively involved in educational initiatives through the Agaram Foundation, which has contributed to discussions about his possible political ambitions over the years. His fan following and social work have also led to speculation about a potential political career.-- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Suriya on entering politics

Suriya clarifies on entering politics

Mouli of Little Hearts fame and Sushmita Shetty are coming together to entertain movie lovers with their upcoming film titled DNK. &nbsp;The film directed by Sreenu Kambala is releasing on 13 November 2026. Expectations are high on the film as it is bankrolled in a prestigious manner on Mythri Movie Makers banner.The film's songs and teaser got good response from all quarters and they released the film's trailer. The trailer highlighted the addiction to online betting and the after effects. Ravi Teja released the film's trailer and wished the makers all the best.The trailer showed how a youngster lands in debts due to his addiction to online betting and how it impacts his relation with his girl friend. Moul and Sushmitha Shetty impressed with their chemistry and Ali and Rajitha made their presence felt.Sinjith Yerramilli and Suriya Balaji added value with the music and cinematography. The message in the film is connecting chords to movie lovers.- Pramod Nandivada

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