&nbsp;The Paradise enters a milestone in record time. Natural Star Nani's The Paradise which released on 24 Sep 2026 amidst huge expectations failed to live up to it. The film got negative to mixed reviews and faced immense trolls on social media so much so that even Nani reacted thanking people for the love and affection and promised to learn from the mistakes taking the feedback from the critics in a constructive manner.However, Nani's stardom is proven as the film is going great guns at the box office. In fact The Paradise rampage is so strong at the box office that it became the fastest film to reach the Rs 100crs mark in Nani's career. The film entered into Rs 100crs in just two days.Though the makers did not promote the film in other languages, it is doing good in Karnataka and also the Hindi version is doing good at the box office. The film directed by Srikanth Odela starred Kayadu Lohar as the female lead with Keerthy Suresh sizzling in a special song. Mohan Babu and Raghav Juyal played powerful roles.- Pramod Nandivada

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The Paradise going on Rampage

The Paradise enters a milestone in record time

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are once again winning hearts with their adorable social media exchange. The couple recently grabbed attention after Rashmika shared the full Endhayya Saami song from Ranabaali, calling Vijay someone she still cannot stop crushing on despite having him completely to herself.Vijay responded romantically, saying he feels lucky and will miss Rashmika’s character Jayamma, while reassuring her that he will have Rashmika with him for life. The exchange quickly went viral, adding another emotional layer to Ranabaali, their first film together following their marriage.Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, Ranabaali is a period action drama set during British rule, with the story drawing from real historical events between 1854 and 1878. Vijay plays warrior Ranabaali, while Rashmika portrays Jayamma, his wife and partner. Arnold Vosloo appears as the antagonist Sir Theodore Hector.Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and presented by T-Series, Ranabaali features music by Ajay-Atul. The Endhayya Saami song explores the couple’s married life and their understated romance. After Rashmika wrapped her portions, the film team confirmed its worldwide theatrical release for October 16, 2026. - Veda

Rashmika, Vijay Adorable Social Media Exchange

Rashmika Crushes on Vijay Deverakonda

Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash is capturing the imagination of all. The film is releasing in two parts with the first part on 6 November 2026.The makers are increasing their promotions and already the film's first song Jai Jai Ram got good response. Now the song's Telugu version is released. The Telugu version lyrics are penned by Rakendu Mouli while Deepali and Raghav Kaushik sang it in a devotional manner. The song's music is tuned by Rahman.The film stars &nbsp;Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, Vivek Oberoi and others in important roles. The film is made on an extrvagant scale with a whopping budget of more than Rs 2000crs. &nbsp;Ramayana is produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios and VFX powerhouse DNEG, in association with Yash's Monster Mind Creations.---- Pramod Nandivada&nbsp;

Jai Jai Ram Telugu version from Ramayana released

Ramayana: Jai Jai Ram Telugu version scintillates

Nearly a year after They Call Him OG reached theatres, director Sujeeth has opened up about the film’s writing. While the Pawan Kalyan led gangster drama earned attention for its stylish action, music, production design and visual presentation, Sujeeth acknowledged that certain logical gaps existed and promised stronger writing for OG 2.The sequel, which is being developed as part of Sujeeth’s expanding cinematic universe, is expected to continue the world established in OG. The original starred Pawan Kalyan as Ojas Gambheera alongside Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy and Prakash Raj, with Thaman S composing the music.OG faced multiple production interruptions because of Pawan Kalyan’s political commitments, with filming beginning in 2023 and eventually wrapping in 2025. The movie finally released worldwide on September 25, 2025. Reports now indicate that Pawan Kalyan could allocate bulk dates for OG 2, potentially helping Sujeeth avoid similar scheduling hurdles.Meanwhile, Sujeeth is preparing Bloody Romeo with Nani. Officially announced in February 2026, the romantic action drama is backed by Niharika Entertainment and Unanimous Productions, with an animated glimpse presenting Nani as a gangster chef. Sujeeth has also indicated that the project connects to his cinematic universe, which includes Saaho and OG. - Veda&nbsp;

Sujeeth Addresses OG Writing

Sujeeth Promises Strong Writing For OG 2

Chiranjeevi’s Sankranti 2027 lineup has become a major talking point, with Kaaka officially locked for January 13. Meanwhile, reports suggest that the long delayed Vishwambhara could also target the festive season. If both arrive together, it would create an unusual situation involving two major films featuring the same superstar.Vishwambhara, directed by Mallidi Vassishta and produced by UV Creations, is a socio fantasy adventure that has faced multiple delays, reportedly due partly to extensive VFX work. Trisha Krishnan, Kunal Kapoor and Ashika Ranganath are part of the cast. However, the makers have not officially announced a new release date.Kaaka, directed by Bobby Kolli and produced by KVN Productions, has officially confirmed its worldwide theatrical release for January 13, 2027. The film reunites Chiranjeevi with the Waltair Veerayya director and features Anaswara Rajan, Nivetha Pethuraj, Sunil and Getup Srinu. A key Hyderabad shooting schedule was recently planned to meet the deadline.The Kaaka glimpse introduces Chiranjeevi as K Satyam, an aqua-industry supervisor whose seemingly ordinary life hides another side. The makers have firmly rejected postponement speculation, while Vishwambhara’s Sankranti plans remain unconfirmed. With theatre allocation, business commitments and audience demand involved, the possibility of both films sharing the festival window remains a closely watched development. &nbsp;

 Chiranjeevi Sankranti 2027 Release Puzzle

Sankranthi Mega Film In Doldrums

&nbsp;&nbsp; Mahesh Babu’s latest clean shaven appearance has taken social media by storm after the Superstar was spotted at Hyderabad airport. The actor had maintained long hair and a heavy beard for Varanasi for more than a year. His return to a classic, stylish look has triggered massive excitement among fans.The new appearance comes soon after reports that Mahesh has completed his major portions for SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi. Earlier reports indicated that more than 90% of the film had been filmed, with the actor also beginning dubbing. Fans are now linking his changed appearance to the completion of his principal work.Varanasi stars Mahesh Babu as Rudhra alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The globetrotting action adventure incorporates mythology and time travel elements, with Mahesh also confirmed to portray Lord Rama in one episode. Rajamouli has said the major spectacle action sequences are already complete.With the remaining patchwork expected to conclude soon, Varanasi is simultaneously moving through editing, background score and VFX work. MM Keeravani is handling the music, while multiple teams are working on visual effects. The film remains scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on April 7, 2027, promising a large scale cinematic experience.&nbsp;

Mahesh Latest Look Stuns All

Mahesh Babu’s Clean Shaven Look Creates a Social Media Storm

&nbsp;Prabhas’ Fauzi is generating fresh excitement after its December 3, 2026 release was officially postponed. Producer Y Ravi Shankar confirmed the delay, describing the Hanu Raghavapudi directorial as a next level project and promising a grand Prabhas avatar. The makers have not announced a replacement release date yet. Rumours are circulating that the film has still 70 - 80 days of shoot left and Prabhas allocated 15 days per month for the film completion.Amid the postponement, reports circulating online suggest that the team could unveil a special update on Prabhas’ birthday, with “World of Fauzi” reportedly being considered as the title for a teaser or glimpse. However, Mythri Movie Makers has not officially confirmed this birthday announcement or its reported title.Fauzi is a period action drama directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, following his acclaimed Sita Ramam. Prabhas is paired with Imanvi, while the project also features Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty and other prominent actors. Mythri Movie Makers is producing the film, with T-Series Films presenting it.The film was earlier scheduled for December 3 after its July announcement, but extensive production and post-production requirements have pushed it beyond 2026. March 5, 2027 has surfaced as a possible date in reports, potentially creating a scheduling issue with Prabhas’ Spirit. Neither the March date nor a Spirit clash is officially confirmed. &nbsp;

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Interesting Update About Fauzi

Fauzi Teaser Buzz Builds Around Prabhas Birthday

&nbsp;&nbsp;Dhanush Telugu project announced. Dhanush is currently busy doing multiple projects. Now his new project is announced. He is set to star in the direction of &nbsp;Vijay B Kumar. The film features Preity Mukundhan as the female lead while Sai Abhyannkar is tuning the music.The project kickstarted with the traditional pooja ceremony. The film is bankrolled on Sitara Entertainments banner. Plans are on to release the film during summer 2027.It is known that Dhanush entertained with films like SIR and Kubera.While SIR is directed by Venky Atluri, Kubera is directed by Sekhar Kammula.Said to be a rural Madurai gangster film by Tamilarasan Pachamuthu, the project is generating massive buzz! Dhanush is set to play the gangster protagonist, while Uriyadi fame Vijay Kumar plays the villain. SJ Suryah is said to be playing an important police character, adding to the excitement.A complete action-packed, raw, and violent film, it promises to be a gritty and intense ride. The pooja event was held at the Thirupachethi Marnadu Karupasamy temple, marking the auspicious beginning of this highly anticipated project.- Pramod Nandivada

Dhanush new film announced

Dhanush Telugu project announced

&nbsp;&nbsp; Alia Bhatt first look from Love &amp; War released. Real life couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are starring in a film titled Love &amp; War. Expectations are high on the project as the film is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.Couple of days back the makers released Ranbir Kapoor's first look and it got good response. Today, the makers released the first look of Alia Bhatt. In the first poster, the actor is shown in a striking new look, wearing a dramatic magenta-red outfit and an elaborate headpiece, much like a cabaret dancer. Wearing a crop top with a thigh-high slit skirt, the poster gives away that it seems to be from a dance sequence, but does not reveal too many details about her role. The poster uses deep red and gold colours, along with dramatic lighting and a smoky background, producing a grand visual style that audiences have come to associate with Bhansali.The production house shared the poster on social media along with a caption that read: “Aag bhi, dilon ki jaan bhi! &nbsp;Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love &amp; War on 21st January 2027 &nbsp;See you at the movies!” The film stars Vicky Kaushal in important role.- Pramod Nandivada

Love And War: Alia turns ferocious

Alia Bhatt first look from Love & War released

The Paradise premiers collection in Karnataka. Nani's The Paradise directed by Srikanth Odela got record openings during the premiers. According to the latest, the film's Karnataka premiers collections are out.The film got Rs 6.18 crs gross from the premiers on the first day. The makers confirmed the same by coming with the new poster. As such &nbsp;Nani gave career-best opening at ₹75 crore; beats Baahubali, War.The ₹75-crore start is enough to take The Paradise into the top-40 openings of all time for Indian films. The film is just behind Hindi film Stree 2, which earned around ₹80 crore worldwide on its first day. However, it has managed to beat two big blockbusters - Baahubali The Beginning ( ₹73 crore) and War ( ₹74 crore). However, The Paradise ‘beating’ them should be taken with a pinch of salt, as these films’ inflation-adjusted openings would easily exceed ₹100 crore.- Pramod Nandivada

The Paradise storms Karnataka

The Paradise premiers collection in Karnataka

&nbsp;&nbsp;Kaaka kickstarts dubbing. Mega Star Chiranjeevi's Kaaka is the cynosure of all eyes. The film directed by Bobby is progressing at a supersonic pace. According to the latest, the makers came up with the update that the film's dubbing work has been started.They posted "And the Dubbing Starts to set THE BLOODY BENCHMARK …#KAAKA - JAN 13th Sankranthi 2027". The film is set for a spectacular release across the world on 13 Jan 2027.Expectations are high on the film as Chiranjeevi and Bobby earlier came up with the mass 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 at supersonic speed

Kaaka kickstarts dubbing

&nbsp;&nbsp; Trivikram Srinivas is currently at the centre of attention as two projects associated with him have generated contrasting developments. Aadarsha Kutumbam House No. 47, starring Venkatesh and Srinidhi Shetty, is officially scheduled for October 2 and later shifted to October 9.Aadarsha Kutumbam has announced its promotions by announcing The release of its first single, Narayanamma on September 22nd. &nbsp;The family entertainer also features Nara Rohith, Nivetha Pethuraj and others, with Thaman composing the music. Then the makers announced the release date has been pushed to October 9.Meanwhile, Hanuman Ansh initially had Trivikram presenting its Telugu release through Fortune Four Cinemas, with September 18 announced as the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana release date. However, reportedly Trivikram subsequently disassociated himself from the Telugu presentation, following a cancelled teaser launch and uncertainty surrounding the Telugu release.Now, there is no update about Adarsha Kutumbam First Single, Narayanamma. Announced has been passed but there is no sign of any further announcement regarding the song release. The contrasting developments have triggered discussion about Trivikram’s current project lineup. The makers have yet to provide broader clarification, leaving audiences watching closely for further official announcements. - Veda

Trivikram Srinivas Faces Two Project Uncertainty

Where Is Narayanamma From AK47

&nbsp;&nbsp; Nani’s The Paradise faced an unexpected situation at TNR Northcity Mall &amp; Multiplex in Suchitra, Hyderabad, on its opening day. Several minors who had booked tickets were reportedly denied entry because the film carries an adults only ‘A’ certificate. Booking platforms also clearly display the 18+ age restriction.According to reports, the situation led to arguments between the theatre management and the parents of the minors. Police were called after the disagreement escalated, with around ten parents reportedly seeking refunds. Pet Bashirabad police reached the venue and intervened, following which the ticket amounts were reportedly refunded.The Paradise received an ‘A’ certificate from the CBFC because of its intense violence and mature content. The certification legally restricts theatrical admission to adults, while the film’s official booking listings identify it as ‘A’ or adults only. Parents should therefore check certification and age restrictions before purchasing tickets for minors.The incident reportedly caused a delay to the 7:30 PM screening at the multiplex before the situation was resolved. The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela and starring Nani, features a raw period action setting and a runtime of around 2 hours 54 minutes. The CBFC also required multiple changes involving violence and dialogue. - Veda

Ruckus At The Paradise Theatre In Hyderabad

Minors Denied Entry To The Paradise At Hyderabad Theatre

&nbsp;&nbsp; Kalki 2898 AD crossed the ₹1,000 crore worldwide milestone, eventually reaching around ₹1,042 crore, establishing the film on a massive pan Indian scale. The Nag Ashwin directorial blended science fiction, mythology and futuristic world building, setting a strong commercial and visual benchmark for its highly anticipated sequel.Following the film’s two National Awards, Nag Ashwin revealed that Kalki 2 will continue in the same cinematic world. He indicated that the characters established in the first film remain important to the sequel, while the story will explore their journeys and unresolved conflicts on a much larger emotional and production scale.The sequel will further develop the world involving Prabhas’ Bhairava, Amitabh Bachchan’s Ashwatthama, Deepika Padukone’s SUM-80 and Kamal Haasan’s Supreme Yaskin. Nag Ashwin previously explained that the first film could not fully explore these characters, leaving substantial action, backstories and narrative threads for Part 2.Kalki 2 is now moving into regular production, with shooting scheduled to begin in October 2026 and expected to continue into mid 2027. The National Awards for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Production Design have further strengthened the franchise’s scale and expectations surrounding its next chapter. - Veda

Kalki 2 Set for Bigger Scale and Emotion

Kalki 2 Continues The Universe On A Much Bigger Scale 

&nbsp;&nbsp; iBomma Ravi, also known as Immadi Ravi, has received partial relief from Nampally court in Hyderabad. The court directed police to allow him to use his previously frozen bank accounts for regular financial transactions. However, the approximately ₹3 crore amount remaining frozen in those accounts cannot currently be withdrawn.Ravi had approached the court citing financial difficulties and problems supporting his family after his accounts were frozen during the piracy investigation. His petition sought access to the frozen funds, including the ₹3 crore amount. The court granted permission to operate the accounts but declined to release the disputed funds.The development follows Ravi’s arrest in November 2025 in connection with the iBomma piracy investigation. Police have alleged that the network caused losses running into thousands of crores for the film industry and involved multiple mirror websites. These remain allegations connected to the ongoing investigation, rather than established court findings.Ravi subsequently received conditional bail in February 2026, with restrictions reportedly including cooperation with investigators and surrender of his passport. His latest petition specifically sought relief from the financial restrictions. The Nampally court’s latest order provides access to account operations, while keeping the ₹3 crore under the existing freeze.- Veda

Nampally Court Provides Relief To iBomma Ravi

iBomma Ravi Gets Partial Relief in Bank Account Case

Nani and Srikanth Odela’s The Paradise has delivered a massive ₹88 crore worldwide gross on Day 1, including premieres. The period action drama opened on September 24 and recorded a career best start for Nani. The strong opening is particularly notable because the film arrived on a regular Thursday without a major holiday advantage. Nani's previous highest was Dasara and HIT 3 around 37-38 crores.The Paradise registered strong business across its core Telugu markets, with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana contributing around ₹42.5 crore. Karnataka also delivered a solid opening, while Tamil Nadu, Kerala and other Indian territories added further collections. The Hindi version crossed the ₹2 crore mark, highlighting the film’s wider pan India reach.The overseas markets contributed approximately ₹25 crore, while the remaining Indian territories collectively added around ₹20.5 crore. With ₹42.5 crore from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, ₹20.5 crore from other Indian regions and ₹25 crore overseas, The Paradise reached the official ₹88 crore worldwide Day 1 gross including premieres.Despite mixed reviews from different territories, The Paradise maintained impressive opening day momentum. The film’s Day 2 advance bookings also remained encouraging, with around ₹8 crore in India, including approximately ₹6.5 crore from the Telugu states. Telangana continues to account for a substantial share, indicating sustained interest after the opening. - Veda

Huge Opening Day For The Paradise

Nani The Paradise First Day Worldwide Boxoffice Collection

Iran Embassy praises Balakrishna. Of late Natasimham Balakrishna is hogging the limelight at the international level. Everything started right after US President Donald Trump's speech at the UNGA. Following that Iran Embassy from Zimbabwe used Balakrishna's clip from Bhagavanth Kesari to troll Donald Trump.Once again, this time Iran Embassy from Hyderabad trolled Donald Trump hailing Balakrishna. It hailed Balakrishna as the savior and Donald Trump as the killer. It posted "Bhagavanth Kesari is defending against enemies who carry no bullets; unlike Trump, they do not resort to threats. Telugu movies are GOAT.#Tollywood"Fans of Balakrishna are super thrilled with their hero gaining international attention in the deadly Iran-US war. Balakrishna's Bhagawanth Kesari is directed by Anil Ravipudi and won the national award for giving the message to the society. The same film was remade &nbsp;by Thalapathy Vijay as Jana Nayagan and it is directed by H.Vinoth. This happened to be his last film before he became the CM of Tamil Nadu.- Pramod Nandivada

Iran once again hails Natasimham

Iran Embassy praises Balakrishna

Secret behind Bollywood pathetic situation. Once there was a time that Bollywood became the Indian Cinema. International media also branded Bollywood as Indian Cinema. Now the situation has changed completely.Of late more than 98% of the films in Bollywood are unable to get even minimum positive talk. They are even accused of merely making films only for OTTs. Inside talk is more than 75% films are unable to recover their budget through theatrical rights. The makers are getting saved only through OTT deals.Even Bollywood stars heroes are struggling to score hits. Except for couple of stars, others are unable to come with successive hits. They are facing accusation that Bollywood films are not of the standard of the south and they are far behind Malayalam films in quality content.Tollywood and Kollywood already crossed Bollywood regarding budget of the films. Some say that due to this, the standard of Bollywood films came down. Most of the films in Bollywood are now made in low budget and even then they are failing to recover the cost. Some say this is due to the selection of directors.From upcoming heroes to star heroes, they are setting conditions to the producers regarding the directors and producers are left with no choice but to dance to their tunes. Most of the stars in Bollywood are showing interest in doing films with few directors even though they are delivering flops. Some say, nepotism or some other reasons could be playing an important point.Many are saying many directors without any talent are making more films. It is becoming difficult for the newcomers to make their mark in the industry. First they had to prove themselves with web series and OTT films. New directors are not getting chance to narrate the story to top stars and that was the reason, Bollywood is not seeing the rise of new directors unlike down south. In south, irrespective of the result of the films, new directors are coming up with films with top stars. Only when Bollywood gives chances to new directors and reduce nepotism, things will change for good.- Pramod Nandivada

The reason behind Bollywood Pathetic Situation

Secret behind Bollywood pathetic situation 

&nbsp;&nbsp;What will happen to Chiranjeevi-Srikanth Odela project. It is known that the project of Chiranjeevi and Srikanth Odela was announced officially longtime back. However, during the promos of The Paradise, Nani made it clear that the project has been pushed back. Nani and Srikanth Odela said that project will be going to sets after The Paradise.Now, speculation is on whether Chiranjeevi will take his project Mega 159 with Srikanth Odela to sets. This because The Paradise is getting negative and mixed reviews. Now inside talk is the project may go to sets after Sankranti 2027. Reports are coming that as Chiranjeevi is busy with his project Kaaka, and other commitments, the project is getting delayed.Inside talk is Chiranjeevi will take the project to sets balancing his films Kaaka and Vishwambhara. Speculation is on as to which story and genre Srikanth Odela selected for Chiranjeevi. If he shows Chiranjeevi in the mass avatar or come up with a new genre.Craze is on over Chiranjeevi-Srikanth Odela and Nani's project.- Pramod Nandivada

Will Mega Star take Mega 159 forward

What will happen to Chiranjeevi - Srikanth Odela project

Mamitha Baiju’s busy 2026 continues with Irandu Vaanam, her upcoming Tamil romantic drama opposite Vishnu Vishal. Directed by Ramkumar, the film will release worldwide on October 23, 2026. The announcement has increased interest around the project, particularly because it reunites Vishnu Vishal and Ramkumar after Mundasupatti and Ratsasan.Irandu Vaanam completed its 150 day shoot in June 2025 and has remained largely under wraps since then. The new promotional video hints at an intense love story facing a major tragedy. Produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, the movie features music by Dhibu Ninan Thomas, cinematography by Dinesh K Babu and editing by San Lokesh.Mamitha Baiju has maintained a busy schedule across Tamil and Malayalam cinema following Premalu. Her 2026 releases include Jana Nayagan, Vishwanath and Sons, Kara and Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. The latter has crossed ₹300 crore worldwide according to recent reports, adding another major commercial milestone to her rapidly expanding filmography.Her upcoming slate also includes projects linked to Tamil film with Pradeep Ranganathan, although Premalu 2 was reportedly put on hold after the team struggled to finalise a satisfactory script. For now, Irandu Vaanam remains the confirmed upcoming release, arriving October 23 with Vishnu Vishal and Ramkumar. - Veda&nbsp;

Mamitha Baiju Irandu Vaanam Gets October Release

Mamitha Latest Gearing Up For Release

Raghava Lawrence is entering the mythological genre with Mahaveer Karna, a ₹150 crore epic directed by Ramesh Varma. The makers have unveiled his first look as the legendary Mahabharata warrior, marking a major departure from Lawrence’s familiar horror comedy and mass action image. The film is planned as a five language release in 2027.The scale makes Mahaveer Karna particularly ambitious, with the production planned across Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada. The makers are preparing elaborate period sets, ancient kingdoms, battlefields, large scale action sequences and extensive VFX. Pen Movies presents the film in association with RV Studios and Sri Neeladri Productions.Karna has previously attracted ambitious filmmakers, but projects have faced development hurdles. Rakesh Omprakash Mehra’s adaptation remains in development, with the filmmaker confirming that its screenplay is complete while the project was previously paused. His planned two part epic is now associated with Salman Khan, while earlier reports had linked Suriya to the project.Lawrence’s Mahaveer Karna now carries its own expectations because of its reported budget and mythological scale. His upcoming lineup has included several announced projects, making execution crucial. The makers have yet to reveal the complete cast and detailed release plan, but the 2027 target positions Karna as one of Lawrence’s most ambitious career ventures. - Veda &nbsp;

Will Lawrence Deliver Where Suriya And Vikram Couldn't

Raghava Lawrence Takes Huge arial Stepping Into Mahaveer Karna

SS Karthikeya has described SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi as a “volcano,” offering an intriguing glimpse into the scale of the much awaited project. He made the remark during promotions for his upcoming production Don’t Trouble The Trouble, suggesting that the Mahesh Babu led adventure could deliver an explosive cinematic experience.Varanasi stars Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Mandakini and Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha. The film combines action, adventure, mythology and time travel elements, with its story spanning different eras and locations. Rajamouli has already confirmed that major action portions have been completed.The film is being produced by K.L. Narayana and SS Karthikeya under Sri Durga Arts and Showing Business. MM Keeravani is composing the music, continuing his creative partnership with Rajamouli. The makers officially announced April 7, 2027 as the worldwide theatrical release date, positioning Varanasi as a major festive-season spectacle.Rajamouli has revealed that Mahesh Babu will also portray Lord Rama in an important Ramayana episode. The project is expected to feature extensive VFX and large scale set pieces, while its official glimpse showcased Rudhra riding a bull with a trident. With production progressing toward completion, Karthikeya’s “volcano” description has further raised curiosity around Varanasi. - Veda

SS Karthikeya Latest Comments About His Production Varanasi

SS Karthikeya Calls Varanasi a Volcano

Emraan Hashmi and Himesh Reshammiya are reuniting after nearly two decades for Gunmaaster G9. Their earlier collaborations Aashiq Banaya Aapne and Aksar created memorable musical moments in the 2000s. The reunion arrives after Hashmi’s recent Awarapan 2 crossed ₹200 crore worldwide, marking a major box office resurgence.Aashiq Banaya Aapne, released in 2005, became particularly significant for Himesh as a composer and singer, with tracks such as Aashiq Banaya Aapne and Aap Ki Kashish becoming popular. Their new collaboration brings back that musical nostalgia while placing Hashmi in a completely different action oriented setting.Gunmaaster G9 stars Emraan Hashmi, Genelia Deshmukh and Aparshakti Khurana, with Aditya Datt directing and Himesh Reshammiya composing the music. Hashmi plays Eshwar, a character skilled with firearms, while the “G9” refers to the Glock 9 associated with him. The title has no direct connection to Mithun Chakraborty’s earlier Gunmaster G9 character.The film combines stylised action, romance, drama and music, with Datt deliberately exploring a side of Hashmi beyond his familiar romantic image. The director has said he wanted to create something new with the actor. Genelia and Hashmi headline the film, while the latest promotional material has renewed interest in their chemistry and Himesh’s music. - Veda &nbsp;

Hashmi And Himesh Coming Together After Twenty Years

Emraan Hashmi and Himesh Reshammiya Reunite After Two Decades

&nbsp;Soori, Suhaas' Mandaadi directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi got mixed response at the box office. The film featured Mahima Nambiar as the female lead.It is coming out that Mahima shot a song in Mandaadi after surgery. Mathimaran said “I saw in a couple of interviews where you mentioned crying after performing. Thank you so much for the effort you put into the movie,” he said. Talking about the song Usure Needhan Pulla, he added, “I don’t think many people know about her accident. About five days before the shoot of this song, she had a major accident. Her face was completely collapsed and injured, leaving over 20 stitches.”Mahima sent Mathimaran a selfie after the accident, he said. “Yet I shamelessly asked if she could come to the shooting. I had no other way. She returned to the set on the sixth day after her plastic surgery. Behind our success is her immense hard work and dedication. I will never forget it,” added the filmmaker.Mahima shared her experience, saying “I still remember calling my people and breaking down after doing certain scenes. The emotional baggage that this character carried felt too heavy on some days, yet somehow, I enjoyed every bit of it,” she added, “Months spent in the same place, in the same house, surrounded by the same people… and after a point, Thondi felt like home, and the people there felt like family.”---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Mahima Nambiar shot a song for Mandaadi after surgery

Mandaadi: Mahima Nambiar shot after surgery

Anumana Pakshi (2026) Movie: What's BehindRag Mayur is coming to entertain movie lovers with Anumana Pakshi. The film attracted the attention of all as it is helmed by Vimala Krishna who earlier directed the hit film DJ Tillu. Let us see what Anumana Pakshi offerd to movie lovers.Anumana Pakshi (2026) Movie: Story ReviewAnumana Pakshi story revolves around a yougnster who is suspicious of everything and anything and the happenings in his life. Sunny (Rag Maur) is suspicious of everything without any reason and this impacts his life and also that of others who comes across him.Despite his repeated attempts to avoid Varma (Prince Cecil), he fails to do so and finally the duo along with other friend Bharath (Ananya Akula) lands in Kashmir and meets his friend Ananth (Charith). Where this leads to, how it is connected to beautiful girl Kanya (Merin Philip), her father Brahmos (Brahmaji), SI Vasu (Ajay), his wife Sujata (Raasi) and others form the rest of the developments.Anumana Pakshi(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewRag Mayur plays the lead role for the first time. However he failed to make even a minimal impact on the screen. His so called comedy didnot work. As the narration progressed, he indeed tested the patience of the viewers.Merin Philip made her entry with the female lead. She got a forgettable role. It is written in a poor manner. Prince Cecil passed through the motions. Ajay got another silly character and is wasted altogether. Brahmaji fails to entertain and so too Raashi. Others like Charith, Ananya Akhula also failed to make an impression.Anumana Pakshi(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewAnuamana Pakshi story is penned by Vimal Krishna. Expectations are high as Vimal Krishna earlier came up with DJ Tillu. He tried to entertain viewers showing the happenings in the life of a person who is extremely suspicious. However he completely failed with his story, screenplay and direction.Everything turned cringe from the start. There is nothing to talk about and one gets a feeling that even serials are better and kids can write better stories. The so called humour never worked and infact turned out to be stale. There is not one engaging sequence or entertaining scene to talk about. While the first half turned out to be ridiculous, second half turned out to be atrocious.Dialogues looked outdated and out of sync. Overall, the director failed on all fronts. Sunil Kumar Nama's cinematography left a lot to be desired. Music and background score tuned by Sricharan Pakala were mediocre. Seems Chota K Prasad didnot attend to his editing. Production values are below average.Anumana Pakshi) Movie: Advantages<ul><li>None</li></ul>Anumana Pakshi Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Everyting</li></ul>Anumana Pakshi (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Anumana Pakshi turns out to be a cringe fest hiding behing the so called comedy. The entire cast and crew failed on all fronts and the fault lies solely with the director Vimal Krishna. One gets a doubt as to whether Vimal Krishna really penned DJ Tillu story and directed it. Anumana Pakshi had no story and from then on script, screenplay and direction went missing completely. Vimal Krishna just passed time by coming up with silly scenes in the name of comedy and twists. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1 rating for Anumana Pakshi.

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The Paradise(2026) Movie: What's BehindNani who is known for his natural performances and Srikanth Odela who teamed with Nani for his debut venture Dasara, a mass entertainer, once again came up with The Paradise. The film's songs, teaser and trailer got tremendous response and increased the curiosity levels. Nani's unique look and transformation captured the imagination of all. The film's Telangana backdrop is appealing to all. The film was released on 24 Sep 2026. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Netflix and streaming will be after the completion of its theatrical run. Let us see what impact The Paradise made on movie lovers. &nbsp;Paradise(2026) Movie: Story Review"The Paradise" story revolves around the sect who fights for recognition even after India's Independence and where this leads to form the interesting part.Sawari sect who are oppressed in The Paradise by Shikanja Malik ( Mohan Babu) fight for recognition even after India's Independence. Did they reach their goal, what role Jadal( Babu), Sammakka (Sonali Kulakarni ), Vikram Manik ( Raghav Juyal), Subbulakshmi ( Kayadu Lohar), Biryani ( Sampoornesh Babu), MLA Shankaranna (Priyadarshi), Lawyer (Sathyaraj) form the crux of the developments.The Paradise(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewNani, who is known for doing different genre entertainers and a variety of roles, transformed himself completely for this role. His role surprises everyone. He transformed his look completely, sported long braids and also delivered dialogues in Telangana slang. He enacted breathtaking stunts and elevated the scenes with his screen presence blending it with emotions and expressions in an intense manner.Mohan Babu looked menacing in his looks and he looked extremely villainous on the screen. He got good screen presence and came up with powerful performance. His look and character is designed in a terrific manner. He delivered dialogues with ease, wreaking fear in the minds of the viewers.Raghav Juyal made his entry into Tollywood and he an okayish role. He tried to make his presence felt with his unique mannerisms but the weak character did not help the cause. Sonali Kulkarni got the all important role. Her role is pivotal to the story and she captivates all with her powerful expressions and emotions. Kayadu Lohar is ok in her role. She indulged in glamour treat that comes with silly characterisation. Priyadarshi as an MLA made an impact. Sathyaraj also played a key but small role. Sampoornesh Babu got a different role altogether and made full use of it.The Paradise(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewThe Paradise story is penned by Srikanth Odela. He tried to entertain all by highlighting the fight of the oppressed against the powerful, rich and dreaded people who wields an iron like grip. He starts the narration in an interesting manner and till the introduction of the lead actor, the intensity is maintained in a perfect manner.However, the romantic track slowed the pace of the narration and the story goes nowhere. It comes back to the track with the conflict between the hero and the villian and also the mother-son emotional bonding. The intensity reaches its peaks during the pre interval block before setting the stage for the second half.The second half continues in the same manner with protagonist and antagonist baying for each other's blood and the oppressed sect fighting for recognition. It also boils down whether they should fight for the recognition or for the survival to live another day to continue the fight. The film ends in a predictable tone with many cinematic liberties taken and missing logics hampering the realistic feel.Right after the start, one gets a feeling that something is a miss. Most of the scenes are included and shot only to give elevations. Though the start and introduction of the protagonist increase the curiosity levels, the same is not maintained in the next scenes. Kayadu Lohar's characterisation looked extremely odd and the introduction of Raghav Juyal looks absurd. The scenes of son hating mother is also not established properly. The mother's love for son should have been established in a different manner than selling herself to cure his fever. The interval episode after all the hype, looked normal.The second half picks up pace thanks to the protagonist's decision. However with the scenes turning monotonous and routine ,one cannot travel with them. The role of MLA similar to KCR generates interest. The way the Govt brands the oppressed people as terrorists smacks of logic. Same is the case with the pre climax and climax which turned out to be below average. Srikanth Odela failed as a writer and his direction turned out to be pretty average.Anirudh Ravichander came up with a thumping background score. He took the scenes to the next level with his background music. However at times, his background music turned extremely loud. He came up with two foot tapping tunes and the songs are shot in a beautiful manner. The editing of Naveen Nooli could have been better. There are many scenes that repeated and slowed the tempo of the narration. &nbsp;GK.Vishnu with his cinematography added value to the proceedings. He showed the scenes as per the story backdrop in a natural and realistic way. Dialogues are ok to an extent. Production values are good.Paradise Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Nani</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>Interval Block</li></ul>Paradise Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Cinematic Liberties</li><li>Extreme Violence</li><li>Screenplay, Direction</li></ul>The Paradise(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, The Paradise turns out to be the fight of the oppressed for recognition. Nani came up with a sincere and stunning performance. He also underwent remarkable transformation for his role. Srikanth Odela turned successful in giving mass image and elevating Nani's mass mannerism to the next level in the film. Nani showed good intensity in the mass role. He sported a new look and there ends the so-called novelty and creativity in the story. Srikanth Odela's story offered nothing new. Many such stories came earlier and except for Nani's braids, his look resembled that of Ram Charan in Peddi. Even some of the dance moves resembled the same.On top of it, though he did many stunts, many looked forced and artificial. After the intense start, Srikanth Odela turned the narration into a predictable one with romantic elements etc. Couple of scenes in the first half stand and except that , it does not offer anything new and high. He tried to elevate the mother-son sentiment but the scenes do not connect chords as they looked forced and disappeared in the intense action sequences.In his quest to take Nani's mass image to the next level, Srikanth Odela did not concentrate on the story, screenplay and direction. Story looked predictable and one gets a feeling that he drew inspiration from Peddi, Devara, KGF, Pushpa, Salaar and many others. The chapter wise narration reminds one of the successful template of Dhurandhar. In the name of emotions, most of the actors went over the top bringing in artificiality. Similarly, he has taken many cinematic liberties and logics went missing. Excessive violence and use of obscene words and dialogues did not create the required impact.Reworking on the story and script and racy screenplay would have added value to the narration. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.25 rating for The Paradise.

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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.

Mandaadi Review

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.

 Sardar 2 Review

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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