&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ramayana has received a boost ahead of its theatrical release, with West Bengal announcing tax free status for the film. The announcement was made around Vijayadashami, adding to the buzz around the mythological drama. The move could help attract more families to theatres by reducing the cost of movie tickets in the state.Tax free status generally means a state offers a concession on its share of applicable entertainment related taxes, where permitted. This can make cinema tickets cheaper and encourage more people to watch the film in theatres. With Ramayana drawing attention across India, moviegoers are now waiting to see whether other state governments will offer similar benefits before its release.Advance bookings for Ramayana have opened across India, giving audiences an early chance to secure tickets. In the Telugu states, however, producer, distributor Dil Raju is reportedly waiting for ticket price hike approvals from the governments of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana before opening advance bookings there. The final decision could affect the film’s opening collections in the region.Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita. Produced by Namit Malhotra with Prime Focus Studios, DNEG and Monster Mind Creations, the film features music by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman. It is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. More states could announce tax concessions as the release approaches. - Veda

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Ramayana Tax Free in West Bengal

More States May Follow Allowing Ramayana Tax Free

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The trailer of Mookuthi Amman 2 in Tamil / MahaShakthi in Telugu, starring Nayanthara, has been released ahead of its theatrical debut on November 6, 2026. Directed by Sundar C, the fantasy action film offers a mix of mythology, divine powers and large scale action. The story appears to connect events from the past with dangers in the present.The 2 minute, 27 second trailer opens with two powerful forces preparing for a major clash. The story then moves to the present, where a frightened police constable finds herself caught in a dangerous situation. Nayanthara plays both an ordinary woman and a divine figure, as she takes on supernatural enemies threatening innocent people.Regina Cassandrra and Duniya Vijay appear as the main antagonists, with their characters seeking greater power while putting human lives at risk. When children and ordinary people face danger, the goddess enters the battle. The trailer promises supernatural elements, emotional moments and action sequences, along with the visual style often seen in Sundar C's films.The cast also includes Urvashi, Yogi Babu, Myna Nandini, Garuda Ram, Abhinaya and several other actors. Hiphop Tamizha is composing the music, while Gopi Amarnath handles cinematography and Fenny Oliver edits the film. Produced by Ishari K. Ganesh under Vels Film International, Mookuthi Amman 2 / MahaShakthi is scheduled to release in theatres on November 6, 2026, alongside other major releases. - Veda

Nayanthara's MahaShakthi Trailer Talk

Mookuthi Amman 2 MahaShakthi Trailer Review

&nbsp;Jailer 2 screening halted in Canada. Super Star Rajinikanth showed his power in the role of Tiger Muthuvel Pandian once again in Jailer 2. The film directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar which released last week already entered into Rs 500crs.Movie lovers are thronging theatres across the world and in the midst of all this, they got a huge shock when Jailer 2 screening got halted in Canada . The issue arose even Canadian exhibitors, York Cinemas, halted screenings due to technical difficulties with the distributors, Shloka Entertainments and PrathyangiraYork Cinemas issued a statement saying “Dear Valued Patrons, We regret to inform you that Jailer 2 will no longer be screening at York Cinemas effective Wednesday, October 21, 2026. This decision is due to circumstances beyond the control of York Cinemas,”Exhibitor explained stating , “Although York Cinemas has fulfilled all required financial commitments and payments, the valid KDMs (Key Delivery Messages) required to continue screening the film have not been provided by the North American distributors, Shloka Entertainments and Prathyangira Cinemas, following the required authorization from the production company, Sun Pictures.”“Without valid KDMs, we are technically unable to continue screening the film,” they told the audience, adding that they took the decision after doing their best to sort the issue. “We want our patrons to know that York Cinemas has made every effort to resolve this matter and continue the screenings, but unfortunately, the necessary authorization has not been received.”- Nirvighn Nandivada &nbsp;

Jailer 2 Gets Shock In Canada 

Jailer 2 screening halted in Canada

&nbsp;&nbsp; Soori’s Mandaadi continues to perform well on Netflix, holding the No. 1 spot on the India movies chart for the second week in a row. According to Netflix’s weekly rankings for October 12 to 18, the Tamil film has also secured third place on the global non English movies chart, showing strong interest beyond its home audience.Mandaadi recorded 2.2 million views worldwide during its second week on the platform. It ranked behind Therapy Done Right, with 3 million views, and The Storm, with 2.6 million views. Its continued run among the most watched non English films has helped bring more attention to Tamil cinema and Indian regional films on the streaming platform.Indian cinema had a strong showing in Netflix’s global non English movies chart, with four titles making the Top 10. Mandaadi ranked third with 2.2 million views, followed by Reporting Live at No. 4 with 1.9 million views. Enna Vilai: The Price of Dignity and Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar secured eighth and ninth places.On Netflix India, Reporting Live ranked second, followed by Enna Vilai: The Price of Dignity and Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar. Epic took fifth place, while Suriya’s Vishwanath &amp; Sons remained at No. 6 for its sixth week. Irumudi and Modha Rathri also stayed on the chart. Nani’s The Paradise was scheduled to arrive on Netflix on October 22, making it one to watch in the following week’s rankings. - Veda

Mandaadi Tops Netflix India for Second Week

Mandaadi Ranks No. 3 Worldwide On Netflix

&nbsp;&nbsp; Vijay Deverakonda’s Ranabaali has crossed the Rs. 51 crore worldwide gross mark in six days. The film got a good boost from the Dasara holidays, with audiences turning up at theatres across the Telugu states. Despite mixed reactions on its opening day, the film has managed to maintain its box office run.The film has collected around Rs. 36.5 crore gross in the Telugu states, while its worldwide gross has crossed Rs. 51 crore. The festival holidays helped bring more families and mass audiences to theatres. The latest figures suggest that Ranabaali is performing better in its home market than many trade observers expected after its release.Ranabaali received mixed talk on its first day, leading to doubts about its long term box office performance. However, positive word of mouth among mass audiences helped the film stay steady during the holiday period. Its performance in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has become important for recovering the film’s reported investment.The film’s worldwide break even target is estimated at Rs. 75 crore, and its current gross represents nearly 70% of that figure. Overseas collections have reportedly remained weak, making the Telugu states more important to its final result. The coming weekend will be crucial, as strong collections could bring Ranabaali closer to domestic break even. - Veda

Ranabaali Faring Well At BO

Ranabaali Five Days  Box Office Collection

&nbsp;&nbsp;Jailer 2 continued its strong box office run during the Dasara holiday week. On its sixth day, the Rajinikanth starrer earned Rs. 45.55 crore net in India, taking its total domestic net collection to Rs. 287.80 crore. The film benefited from the holiday rush, with audiences turning up in large numbers across several regions.The film recorded an India gross collection of Rs. 337 crore, while its worldwide gross reached Rs. 541 crore within six days. According to trade estimates, Jailer 2 crossed the Rs. 250 crore domestic net mark in its first five days. Its latest numbers have brought it close to the Rs. 300 crore milestone in India.The Tamil version contributed the largest share on day six, collecting Rs. 31.20 crore net from 7,828 shows. The Telugu version followed with Rs. 8.75 crore from 2,293 shows. Meanwhile, the Hindi version earned Rs. 5 crore from 5,230 shows, while the Kannada version added Rs. 60 lakh from 178 shows.The Hindi version faced limited screenings in parts of North India, as PVR INOX reportedly did not screen the film in some locations over an OTT window dispute. This may have affected its collection. Overseas markets also contributed to the film's growth, adding an estimated Rs. 10 crore in gross earnings on day six. The first Jailer, released in 2023 and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, collected around Rs. 604.5 crore worldwide, according to trade estimates. Produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures, Jailer 2 is now moving closer to that figure as its theatrical run continues. - Veda

Jailer 2 Maintains Momentum At BO

Rajinikanth Jailer 2 Six Days Worldwide Box Office Collection

&nbsp;Yash has grabbed attention with his powerful look as Ravana in Ramayana. After the trailer received a strong response, the makers released a glimpse of the Shiva Tandavam song during Dussehra, under the title Rise of Asura. His intense expressions and screen presence have already sparked excitement among fans.Oscar winning composer AR Rahman has composed the Shiva Tandavam track, bringing together a popular group of music directors as singers. Devi Sri Prasad has sung the Telugu version, while Anirudh Ravichander and GV Prakash Kumar have joined voices for the Tamil version. DSP also shared his happiness on social media.The song shows Ravana performing Shiva Tandavam with great force and intensity. Yash’s powerful appearance adds to the impact, while Rahman’s music sets the mood. Telugu lyrics for Ravana Tandavam have been written by Rakendu Mouli. The glimpse has gained attention online, with fans discussing Yash’s look and the song’s energy.Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Sai Pallavi as Sita. Ravi Dubey plays Lakshmana, while Arun Govil appears as Dasharatha. Rakul Preet Singh and Kajal Aggarwal are also part of the cast, playing Shurpanakha and Mandodari. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, coinciding with Diwali.

Shiva Tandavam Song in Ramayana Creates Buzz

Yash Shiva Tandavam In Ramayana Out

&nbsp;&nbsp; Bollywood Star Salman Khan made his first public appearance after the reported firing incident involving Tiger Shroff. He was spotted at a private airport in Mumbai on Tuesday morning, surrounded by armed security personnel. Wearing a dark shirt, the actor appeared to be preparing for a trip to Dubai amid fresh security concerns.The firing reportedly took place on October 18 in Mumbai’s Juhu area. Three men on a motorcycle allegedly fired at Tiger Shroff’s car as he left a football ground after practice. Tiger escaped without injuries, but his driver and a bystander were reportedly hurt and taken to hospital. Police began investigating the incident.After the shooting, messages circulated on social media from people claiming links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. They allegedly claimed responsibility and warned Tiger against working with Salman Khan. The authenticity of these claims and the motive behind the attack require confirmation through the ongoing investigation. Security around the actors has drawn renewed attention.The incident has also brought back the long running dispute involving Salman and the Bishnoi community over the 1998 blackbuck poaching case. Lawrence Bishnoi’s cousin Ramesh Bishnoi and singer Anup Jalota reportedly urged Salman to apologise. The episode has also recalled the April 2024 firing outside Salman’s Galaxy Apartments home in Bandra, which the gang claimed responsibility for. - Veda

Tiger Shroff Firing Case: Security Concerns in Bollywood

Salman Khan Spotted With Heavy Security

&nbsp;&nbsp;Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana Part 1 has started its advance booking run with a strong response. The Ranbir Kapoor and Yash starrer sold over 86,000 tickets in India within its first 24 hours, collecting nearly ₹5 crore in advance sales, including blocked seats.Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi appears as Sita, Yash takes on the role of Ravana, and Sunny Deol plays Hanuman. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on November 5, 2026, in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. The second part is planned for Diwali 2027.The early numbers show strong interest, but Ramayana is still behind established advance booking records. The opening day advance sales above ₹100 crore for Baahubali 2, over ₹80 crore for KGF: Chapter 2, and more than ₹58 crore for RRR. Kalki 2898 AD also crossed ₹50 crore in opening day advance sales. While Pushpa 2 and Dhurandhar 2 advance booking sales are much higher but they opened advance booking just before it's release day.Ramayana’s ₹5 crore figure covers early bookings, not its final opening day total. Limited theatre availability and reported revenue sharing disagreements may also affect sales. Ramayana has a long booking window left, With 15 days remaining, bookings could grow sharply. Its scale, star cast and pan India release give it major box office potential, but it is too early to say whether it can beat the record holding films. - Veda

Ramayana Advance Booking Open

 Ramayana Sells Over 86,000 Tickets In 24 Hours

&nbsp;&nbsp; Indian cricketer Sanju Samson booked an entire theatre in Chennai to watch Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 with his wife, friends and Tamil speaking members of Team India. He missed the film’s opening day due to a prior commitment in Delhi but later arranged a special screening for the group.Speaking in a video from the screening, Sanju said he was arriving a day late and that team members and support staff who knew Tamil would join him. The wicketkeeper-batter has often shared his love for Rajinikanth’s films and said he was excited to watch the Superstar on the big screen.The video from Sanju Samson’s private screening has gained attention on social media, bringing cricket and Tamil cinema fans together. His gesture also highlights the buzz around Jailer 2, as the Rajinikanth starrer continues to attract viewers beyond its regular audience and draws attention from celebrities and sports personalities.Jailer 2 has reportedly crossed ₹500 crore in worldwide gross collections within six days, making it one of the biggest recent hits in Tamil cinema. With the Dasara holiday period bringing more people to theatres, the film is expected to maintain its box office run. Its performance has raised expectations of a major industry record. - Veda &nbsp;

Indian Wicketkeeper Can't Keep His Rajini Fanism

Sanju Samson Books Entire Theatre for Jailer 2

&nbsp;&nbsp; The Telugu horror thriller 418, presented by Prashanth Neel, is set for paid premieres on October 22, ahead of its theatrical release on October 23. Shows will begin at 10:48 PM and run only on Dolby Atmos screens. Advance bookings are scheduled to open today, October 21.The film follows Vivek, an 18 year old who struggles to separate reality from his imagination. When a building sealed for 15 years reopens, Room No. 418 becomes the centre of a disturbing mystery. Chaithra Achar, Surya Raj Veerabathini, Charan Lakkaraju, Preethi Pagadala and Shashank Patil play key roles.Kirtan Nadagouda makes his directorial debut with 418 after working alongside Prashanth Neel as an assistant and co director. Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar have produced the film under Mythri Movie Makers. The project also marks the production house's first horror film, with plans for a four language release.The makers initially planned to release 418 on July 31, but censor objections over its intense horror content delayed the film. It was later referred to the CBFC Revising Committee and received an A certificate. After another postponement from September 18, the film is now scheduled to reach theatres on October 23 in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi. Netflix has acquired its post-theatrical streaming rights. - Veda

Paid Premiers For 418

418 Paid Premieres on October 22

&nbsp; &nbsp; Wedding bells ringing for young heroes Sai Tej, Teja Sajja . Tollywood young heroes Sai Durga Tej and Teja Sajja are working hard to make their mark in the industry.In the meantime reports are coming that these two roll share good news with fans. Inside talk is Teja Sajja who made an impression with films like Hanuman and Mirai is set to get engaged in November and will be entering into wedlock in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Buzz is the bride had no filmi background and their marriage is arranged one by the elders. Official confirmation about the same Is awaited.Similarly reports are coming that Sai Tej will be entering into wedlock in November. Though the details about the bride is unknown, inside talk is she is the childhood friend of Sai Durga Tej. On the professional front, Sai Tej awaiting the release of his film Sambarala Yeti Gattu while Teja Sajja has projects like Zombie Reddy sequel, Zombie Reddy 2 - NXT Lvl. - Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

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Young heroes Sai Tej, Teja Sajja to share good news

Wedding bells ringing for Sai Tej, Teja Sajja

&nbsp;&nbsp;Aadi Sai Kumar next film title revealed. Young hero Aadi Sai Kumar is reeling under the string of flops after a dream start in the industry. Much to the shock of all, his latest investigative thriller SI Yugandhar went unnoticed at the box office.He is currently starring in a mystery thriller under the direction of &nbsp;Navarras. On the auspicious occasion of Dasara the makers announced the film's title. The film is titled in a powerful manner as Aadi Rudrra.The film is bankrolled on &nbsp;Trishul Entertainments in a prestigious way. Marking Production No. 3 for producer Prashanth G Rudrappa. The film is releasing on various languages across the world.The film has a retro backdrop with the period ranging between 1960 and 1990. Aadi is undergoing remarkable transformation for his role. Aadi will be seen in a bulky avatar for his role. Ajaneesh Loknath is the music director for the film which will be going to sets from January 2027.- Nirvighn Nandivada

Aadi Sai Kumar Project gets powerful title

Aadi Sai Kumar next film title revealed

&nbsp;Yellamma release date announced. Venu Yeldandi captured the imagination of all with his debut film Balagam. Now he is coming up with Yellamma, collaborating with star producer Dil Raju.After all the initial hiccups, the project is progressing at a brisk pace and on the auspicious occasion of Dasara, the makers announced the film's release date.The makers confirmed the release date by releasing a new poster with the message ""A powerful story emerging from the roots of our land, ready to find its voice across the nation!#Yellamma ~ Grand Worldwide Theatrical Release on MARCH 5th, 2027! In Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada &amp; Malayalam.#YellammaFromMarch5th. " The film is releasing in various languages on 5 March 2027. The film is a rural entertainer and marks the debut of music director, Rock Star Devi Sri Prasad. Dil Raju is bankrolling the project in a prestigious manner on Sri Venkateswara Creations banner. &nbsp;The film's glimpse released earlier got good response.- Nirvighn Nandivada

Yellamma release date locked

Yellamma release date announced

&nbsp;&nbsp; Ranveer, Deepika reveal their daughter name. On the structure occasion of Dasara, Bollywood Star Couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone shared the good news with fans. They revealed the name of their second daughter. They shared their family picture and posted “Of Love &amp; Abundance… Devi Padukone Singh.”The toddler is seen planting a kiss on her baby sister, making the family portrait a special moment for the couple.In the photograph, Deepika cradles newborn Devi, while Ranveer holds their elder daughter, Dua Padukone Singh. All four are dressed in coordinated ivory and golden ethnic silk outfits.Devi was born on September 19. Her elder sister, Dua, was born on September 8, 2024. On the professional front Deepika Padukone is starring in allu Arjun's Raaka and Shah Rukh Khan's King .Ranveer Singh recently scored a resounding blockbuster with Dhurandhar and is currently busy with Pralay under the direction of Jai Mehta.&nbsp;- Pramod Nandivada

Ranveer, Deepika share good news on Dasara

Ranveer, Deepika reveal their daughter name

&nbsp;Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash's mythological entertainer Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari is slated for a grand release. The first part is releasing in November 2026 and the second part will be releasing on Diwali 2027.It is known that Dil Raju acquired the Telugu version distribution rights for the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The pre release event was held in a grand manner yesterday and at the event Dil Raju mistook Ranbir Kapoor for Ranveer Singh.Dil Raju was heard saying, "Best actor, Best hero is Ranveer Singh garu. Sorry, Ranbir Kapoor garu." Ranbir Kapoor was present at the event. And the camera zoomed in on Ranbir's face after Dil Raju referred to him as Singh. &nbsp;The video went viral and netizens reacted in the following way.A user wrote, "Rugga actually Dil Raju sir is right ranveer Singh is best actor from Bollywood."Another user wrote, "Glti se sach nikl gaya."Another user wrote, "After saying that, he is literally having a giggle there."-- Pramod Nandivada

Dil Raju goof up at Ramayana pre release event

Ramayana pre release: Dil Raju faux pas

&nbsp;Nagarjuna's milestone 100th film titled King 100 is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Ra. Karthik. The film is set for a spectacular release on 24 December 2026 as X Mas Special.Akkineni fans are super excited and thrilled as Tabu is being the part of the project. Nagarjuna and Tabu featured in many hit films and that are re uniting after many decades. The makers planned to release the glimpse of Tabu and her character from the film as Dasara special.However, the makers disappointed all the fans by postponing the release indefinitely. The makers revealed that the glimpse release got postponed due to technical issues and new date will be announced soon.The film stars &nbsp;Sushmita Bhat and another yet to be revealed character. The film is bankrolled by Annapurna Studios and Manam Enterprises, and &nbsp;Devi Sri Prasad tuning the music.-- Pramod Nandivada

Tabu glimpse from King 100 postponed

King100 disappoints tempting beauty fans 

Sharwanand Ego endeared himself to all as Charming Star, recently entertained with his different genre entertainers like Naari Naari Naduma Murari and Biker, is now coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Bhogi.The film, directed by Sampath Nandi, is progressing at a brisk pace. Today, the makers released the second single Annayya Paanam Lo Poosina Puvvulu. The song highlighted the brother-sister bonding in the backdrop of the village environment, love and affection. Chandra Bose penned emotional and captivating lyrics for the song, for which music is scored by Bheems Ceciroleo. The song is sung effectively by Sri Krishna. The song is shot appealingly in Shravanand and&nbsp; Anupama Parameswaran.&nbsp; The film is set at the Maharashtra–Andhra Pradesh border of the 1960s. &nbsp;KK Radhamohan is bankrolling the film under the Sri Sathya Sai Arts banner. Dimple Hayathi is the other female lead, and the makers will announce the film’s release date in the coming days.-- Pramod Nandivada

Annayya from Bhogi released

Bhogi: Annayya song highlights emotional bond

&nbsp;Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar is breaking records at the box office. The film already crossed more than Rs500crs at the box office.In the meantime, Sanju Samson, die hard fan of Rajinikanth booked entire theatre screening Jailer 2 and invited all his teammates. He posted "I love watching Rajini sir's movies, and I always look forward to his next film. So, I'm actually a day late. I try to watch as many of his movies as possible. Yesterday, we had an event in Delhi, which is why I couldn't watch it," He added, "But today, fortunately, I was lucky enough to book the entire theatre. I've invited my friends, and my wife is here too. I'm very excited to watch Rajini sir on the big screen."He continued "Everyone in the team and the support staff who knows Tamil is coming," . &nbsp;

Sanju Samson Jailer 2 treat to his teammates 

Jailer 2: Star Cricketer special screening for teammates 

Tier 2 heroes are increasingly trying to make larger-than-life films with big worlds, grand visuals and massive action sequences. The aim is to expand their market, but there is a problem. Even a hero's career-best box office numbers may not be enough to reach breakeven.Nani’s The Paradise is a clear example. The film has already registered career-best numbers for Nani, but it has reportedly failed to recover even 80 percent of its investment. This raises a serious question about the budgets being set for Tier 2 heroes. If a film's biggest box office performance is still not enough to recover the investment, the problem could be with the budget itself.There is nothing wrong with filmmakers dreaming big or making films with passion. Bigger films can help heroes expand their market, but cinema is also a business. Producers need to consider what a hero's existing market can realistically support before investing huge amounts.The success ratio in the industry is already low. Spending beyond a hero's market value only makes the risk higher for producers and distributors.The real issue is not making bigger films, but spending more than the market can support. Unless budgets and market value grow together, even a career-best result may not save a film from losses. &nbsp;

The Risk of Spending Beyond a Hero's Market

Why Career Best Numbers Aren't Enough for Tier 2 Heroes

Ajay Bhupathi created a sensation with his film RX 100 which turned out be a surprise blockbuster.Sometime back after few shocks at the box office, he made a resounding comeback with the film Mangalavaram. From then on the talk of the sequel to the film did rounds. Now finally, Ajay Bhupathi in his interaction with scribes, shared the details about the sequel.He revealed that the script work for the film is nearing completion and the shoot will be starting from the next year. Ajay Bhupathi himself will be bankrolling the the film. The makers will be finalizing the cast and crew once the project is announced.&nbsp; Buzz is Ajay Bhupathi is including spiritual elements and is giving devotional touch to the story. Earlier reports came that Payal Rajput will not be part of the project.Priyadarshi and Payal Rajput will be seen in the sequel also ---- Pramod Nandivada

What is going on with Mangalavaram sequel 

Interesting developments in Mangalavaram sequel 

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s Ranabaali has collected an estimated ₹43.85 crore worldwide in its first four days. The film earned ₹34.35 crore gross in India and ₹9.50 crore overseas, while its domestic net collection reached ₹29.45 crore by Monday, October 19.On Day 4, Ranabaali collected ₹5.40 crore net in India, marking a 28% decline from Sunday’s ₹7.50 crore. The film’s reported production budget is around ₹75 crore, with its theatrical break even target estimated at a similar level. Final profitability depends on distributor shares and revenue recovery.Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, Ranabaali is a period action drama set against the Great Madras Famine of 1876–1878. Vijay plays Ranabaali, a horseman who leads resistance against British colonial oppression, while Rashmika portrays Jayamma, his wife. Hollywood actor, Mummy fame Arnold Vosloo appears as British officer Sir Theodore Hector in a menacing role.With ₹43.85 crore in worldwide gross, Ranabaali has made an encouraging start but still has substantial ground to cover against its reported budget. Mixed audience reactions and the weekday slowdown make its upcoming collections crucial. Strong word of mouth and steady theatre occupancy will determine whether the film can approach its estimated break even target. - Veda

Ranabaali Four Days Worldwide Box Office Collection

Vijay Deverakonda Ranabaali Nears 44 Crore Worldwide

&nbsp;&nbsp; SS Rajamouli has a big vision for Varanasi. The director recently spoke about the different sequences set in Antarctica, Africa, Varanasi, the time travel portions, the Ugarabati Caves and the climax. He said each sequence has its own world and challenges.Each of these episodes sounds like a different film on its own. But bringing them together into one story is what makes Varanasi interesting. The different settings and sequences need to connect naturally without affecting the flow of the film.Rajamouli has handled large-scale storytelling with Baahubali and RRR, but Varanasi seems to be a different experience. With so many worlds coming together, the film needs to feel like one complete story rather than several films put together.The scale has already raised expectations. Now, it will be interesting to see how Rajamouli connects these different episodes and makes them work as one film.- Ashish &nbsp;

Varanasi: Several Films in One Grand Vision

Varanasi - Bringing Different Worlds Under One Roof

&nbsp;&nbsp;Fauzi came to a halt for this reason. Prabhas after gaining pan India stardom is having load full of projects. He is currently busy with projects like Fauzi, Spirit, and sequels to Salaar and Kalki 2898AD.All eyes are on his upcoming period entertainer Fauzi. The film directed by Hanu Raghavapudi of Sita Ramam fame is progressing at a brisk pace. The film's shooting has been underway in the backdrop of extravagantly erected sets at Kokapet, Hyderabad. The shooting has been going on for more than 15 days.Now it is coming out that the shooting came to a halt as Hanu Raghavapudi got injured. As Hanu Raghavapudi suffered minor leg injury, the makers stopped the shoot for two days.After two days, the makers resumed shoot from Monday. The makers are shooting scenes in the backdrop of a temple and koneru set featuring Prabhas in Kokapet, Hyderabad.Mythri Movie Makers are producing the film which stars Imanvi as the female lead opposite Prabhas.- Nirvighn Nandivada

Fauzi came to a grinding halt

Fauzi came to a halt for this reason

Ranabaali (2026) Movie: What's BehindVijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna coming back together after Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade especially after their marriage itself builds curiosity. Add to it, director Rahul Sankrityan, the man behind Taxiwaala and Shyam Singha Roy picking a 1854 to 1878 Rayalaseema famine backdrop, and Mythri Movie Makers backing it on a grand scale. Promos promised blood, pain and a never seen before Vijay. It's OTT streaming partner is announced as Netflix. Ranabaali hit theatres on October 16th. Let's see how it turns out to be.Ranabaali (2026) Movie: Story ReviewRanabaali is set in Rayalaseema between 1854 and 1878, during British rule. Singanamala Bobbili Ranabaali (Vijay Deverakonda) is born into a Palegaadu family. As per legend, he is born without breath and is blessed by Lord Bhadramallanna Swamy with life for two pushkarams. He grows up as a ferocious, going to any extent to protect his people guy. To bring him on track, his family gets him married to Jayamma (Rashmika). She tries to change him. At the same time, the whole Madras region is hit by a terrible famine, British commissioner Sir Theodore Hector (Arnold Vosloo) was appointed as the commissioner for Madras presidency and his brutal decisions leads to looting grains, lands with heavy taxes and people are dying of hunger. When Ranabaali witness that suffering with his own eyes, he turns into a rebel fighting for his people. How does he protect and turns into a nightmare to Britishers forms the crux of the story.Ranabaali (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewVijay Deverakonda is genuinely sincere as Ranabaali. This is totally away from his usual urban lover boy image. He has worked hard on his body language as a drunk, careless youth in early scenes and as a ferocious warrior in action blocks. Initially it seems his Rayalaseema dialect and histrionics seem forced but gets better as the movie progresses. In many scenes, his eyes and expressions do more talking than dialogues. Interval bang and climax are where he truly shines. You can feel the anger, helplessness and pain of a leader in him.Rashmika as Jayamma is lovely but her screen time is limited. In the first half, her scenes with Vijay are heartwarming, they give you that light feel in such a heavy film. She brings grace and emotion, and it's good to see she in a role which has very good importance to the story proceedings. But she suddenly disappear and only appears during the later hour in second half and brings emotional anchor.Lal as Bhadramallanna appears in just 2-3 scenes but makes an impact. Mummy fame Arnold Vosloo as brutal commissioner did menacing act. Eshwari Rao, Vivek Sagar, Kancharapalem Kishore and others are fine in their parts.Ranabaali (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewIf you compare both halves, first half is definitely better. Rahul takes his time to create the world of 1858 Rayalaseema - the Palegaadu system, the British torture, Ranabaali's personal life. Even it is a bit slow here and there, but the Vijay - Rashmika track and period detailing keep us hooked. Interval gives a good high. Second half starts on a powerful note but soon becomes too heavy. The film keeps showing back to back suffering, battles and grief. After a point, it feel choked. We can feel the suffering more than the heroism, because the heroic payoffs don't elevate mainly due to lack of pulsating BGM. With a runtime of almost 2 hours 58 minutes, it feels stretched.Technically, the film is rich. Cinematography by Jishnu Bhattacharjee, and Nirav Shah is one of the biggest assets, it beautifully captures the dry lands, forts and villages of 19th century Rayalaseema. Production design needs a special mention. Except for a few hill portions, you won't feel it's a set, it looks like a real location. Costumes and art department have done a great job. Where the film slips badly is music. Except for Melody song between Vijay and Rashmika, no other song registers. For a film of this scale, it is expected a thundering BGM to lift those elevation scenes. But the score by Ajay - Atul duo lacks that power. That's why even well shot heroic moments and heavy emotional scenes don't give you goosebumps. If those painful scenes had ended with a strong high, the impact would have been much better. Editing by Karthika Srinivas is impressive in the first half but needs trimming in second half.Ranabaali Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Vijay Deverakonda - Rashmika</li><li>First Half</li><li>Conviction Towards Story</li><li>Production Design</li></ul>Ranabaali Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Weak Elevations</li><li>BGM</li><li>Lengthy Second Half</li><li>Heavy Emotions</li></ul>Ranabaali (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisRanabaali has a strong historical backdrop and some impactful moments, but the slow narration and lengthy runtime prevent it from making the desired impact. Vijay Deverakonda delivers a committed performance, while his chemistry with Rashmika Mandanna works in the film’s favour. The portrayal of famine conditions and British oppression also gives the story emotional weight.However, the screenplay loses momentum in the second half, with repetitive sequences and predictable developments affecting the overall experience. The background score and lack of emotional depth in some key scenes further weaken the impact. Despite its sincere attempt and a few engaging moments, the film struggles to sustain interest throughout its nearly three-hour runtime.Considering all these factors Cine Josh is going with 2.5 rating for 'Ranabaali'.

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Crazy Kalyanam(2026) Movie: What's BehindAnupama Parameswaran, Tharun Bhascker, VK Naresh and Akhil Raj come together for Crazy Kalyanam, directed by Badrappa Gajula. The film deals with a father's concerns about his daughter's marriage and her wish to become independent. With a rural Telangana backdrop and a mix of family drama and comedy, the film has an interesting point to make. Let us see how it works on screen.Crazy Kalyanam(2026) Movie: Story ReviewParvathalu (VK Naresh) has two daughters. His elder daughter is married to Balaraju (Tharun Bhascker), a man whose drinking habits and irresponsible behaviour keep creating problems for the family. Having seen this situation, Parvathalu wants to find a better match for his younger daughter Keerthi (Anupama Parameswaran). He looks for a wealthy groom who has a good background and no bad habits.Keerthi, however, has different plans. She wants to complete her education, get a job and stand on her own feet. She loves Uday (Akhil Raj), who has been in love with her since childhood. But Uday does not have a job or the financial background her father expects.Things get complicated when Parvathalu finalises a marriage proposal from a wealthy family. What will Keerthi do? Will her father understand her wishes? The rest of the story revolves around these questions.Crazy Kalyanam(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewAnupama Parameswaran does a good job as Keerthi. She gets the Telangana slang right and brings the right emotions to her character. Her performance is one of the film's positives.VK Naresh gets a role that gives him a chance to show his emotional side. He is particularly effective in the final 30 minutes, where a lengthy scene stands out. His performance adds weight to the climax, even though the film takes too long to reach that point.Tharun Bhascker has the potential to bring more laughs as Balaraju, but the writing doesn't make full use of his comic timing. His character could have been much more entertaining. Akhil Raj has a good screen presence and suits the romantic role, though the love track itself lacks freshness.Crazy Kalyanam(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewDirector Badrappa Gajula chooses a subject that many families can relate to. The film also has a meaningful message about girls becoming independent and parents supporting their daughters ambitions. But a good idea alone isn't enough to make a film work.The first half takes too long to establish the characters and get to the main conflict. Even Keerthi and Uday's love story fails to create much interest. The story picks up when Parvathalu diverts a marriage proposal intended for another family member and decides to arrange the match for his own daughter. However, the interval lacks the impact needed to make viewers curious about what happens next.The second half also has its share of slow moments. The English classes track and some village episodes don't add much to the story. Tharun Bhascker provides a few lighter moments, but his comedy could have been used more effectively.The film finally finds some emotional strength in the last 30 minutes. The scenes involving Naresh's character bring the much-needed intensity, and the climax conveys the importance of a girl getting an education and becoming independent. However, a fight added towards the end feels forced and doesn't fit naturally into the story.The cinematography captures the village atmosphere well, while the editing could have been sharper. The number of songs also affects the pace in places. A tighter screenplay and more engaging first half would have made a noticeable difference.Crazy Kalyanam: Advantages<ul><li>Anupama Parameswaran</li><li>VK Naresh's performance</li><li>A meaningful message</li><li>Rural Telangana backdrop</li></ul>Crazy Kalyanam: Drawbacks<ul><li>Familiar romantic track</li><li>Slow narration</li><li>Emotional scenes lack impact</li><li>Slow first half</li><li>Comedy that works only in parts</li></ul>Crazy Kalyanam(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisCrazy Kalyanam has a relatable story at its core. A father wants his daughter to marry into a wealthy family because he fears she might face the same problems as her elder sister. Meanwhile, the daughter wants to study, get a job, and make her own decisions. There is enough scope here for an engaging family drama.Unfortunately, the film takes too long to get going. The romance doesn't create much interest, the comedy has failed in many parts, several scenes feel like they are only filling time. The final 30 minutes are considerably better, with VK Naresh delivering an emotional performance that helps the film recover somewhat.The director's intentions are good, but the screenplay needed more work to turn the subject into a consistently engaging entertainer. The climax makes a point worth hearing, yet the journey towards it feels unnecessarily long.Crazy Kalyanam(2026) Movie: VerdictCrazy Kalyanam has a good message and finds some emotional strength towards the end. Anupama Parameswaran and VK Naresh deliver noteworthy performances, but the slow narration and missed opportunities with comedy hold the film back. Better writing and a tighter screenplay could have made this a more satisfying family entertainer.

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Jailer 2(2026) Movie: What's BehindMaking a sequel to a Blockbuster is a challenging task for any director. After the first part became a sensation, Sun Pictures brought back the winning combo, Nelson, Anirudh and Superstar Rajinikanth. Also when they announced Vidya Balan, SJ Suryah, and Mithun Chakraborty as the Kalpauk family, the buzz intensifies. Jailer 2 hit the theatres on October 15. Did Nelson pull it off ? Let's see in a detailed review..Jailer 2 (2026) Movie: Story ReviewJailer 2 continues right from where Jailer ended. Tiger Muthuvel Pandian's family is still dealing with the loss of his son Arjun. But Tiger Muthuvel Pandian cleaning up Varma's idol smuggling gang has further leads into more antagonists. Dileep (Suraj Venjaramoodu), &nbsp;a close aide of Varma is hunting for the man who killed Varma. Meanwhile Muthuvel uses Moorthy (Namo Narayana) and his gang to reach Dileep. Then while Dileep is searching for Varma's killer, all roads lead to Muthuvel. That's when the real game starts. The new threat is not a single man, but a whole family syndicate, The Kalpauks, Father Kalpak (Mithun Chakraborty), Bodhi (SJ Suryah) and Kantha (Vidya Balan). How, Muthuvel deals with them follows the entire second half and offcourse gives a lead to Third Installment too.Jailer 2 (2026 Movie): Artists ReviewThis film belongs to Rajinikanth. He is the soul of Jailer 2. But, in Jailer 1, we saw Muthuvel as a normal, retired, soft spoken jailer and that innocence made his mass transformation organic and emotional. In Jailer 2, he is a powerful force from frame one. That surprise factor is missing. Still, his swag is untouched, his comic timing is spot on and when he walks in slow motion with Anirudh's BGM, theatres still erupt. Those elevation scenes are pure goosebumps.The real surprise is Suraj Venjaramoodu. Honestly, he looks more menacing and serious in the first half than the actual main villains in the second half. He holds the entire first half on his shoulders. His track with Namo Narayana is hilarious and also builds tension.Now coming to the biggest disappointment, the Kalpauk family. SJ Suryah as Bodhi tries his best and gets a couple of good face offs with Rajini, but his character quickly becomes loud and repetitive. Vidya Balan as Kantha gets very less screen time and her villainy barely registers except for a couple of laughs due to her 'message' chemistry with Rajini. Mithun Chakraborty is completely underwhelming. To be frank, none of them come even close to what Vinayakan did as Varma in the first part. That raw, unpredictable madness is totally missing.Namo Narayana as Moorthy is a laugh riot. Probably his best role till date. Ramya Krishnan, Mirnaa and Yogi Babu are just okay, they don't have much to do. And we have to talk about the special number. Remember how Tamannaah's Kaavaalaa set screens on fire? Nora Fatehi's number in this one feels forced, like a filler song added just for the sake of it.Jailer 2 (2026) Movie: &nbsp;Technicians ReviewFirst half is completely filled with Nelson mark. This is where he shines. He balances his trademark dark comedy with mass elevations so well. The characters are quirky, dialogues are witty and scenes like the tea stall shooting and bridge fight are designed purely as mass fans moments. Followed by a banger interval block with Dileep just elevates everything and makes us think second half will be bigger.But second half is a different story. Once the Kalpauk family enters, the film becomes static. Same kind of scenes repeat, emotional connect doesn't feel organic like the first part and the confrontations look like Nelson is trying too hard to recreate Jailer 1 moments. The main strength in Jailer 1 is how seamlessly it blends The powerful cameos of Shivaraj Kumar and Mohanlal into the narrative whereas those cameos look forced and bland in Jailer 2. But, the much talked about Hrithik Roshan Cameo worked well. The pre climax feels stretched and climax fight is well executed.Technically, Anirudh is the second hero after Rajini. His BGM is power packed and lifts every elevation, but the songs themselves break the flow. He never missed the opportunity to elevate Thalaivar's aura. Vijay Kartik Kannan's visuals are slick and give a rich look to both Coimbatore and Goa portions. Editing by Nirmal should have been tighter, especially in the last 45 minutes. At 2 hours 45 minutes, the film feels long. At least 10 - 15 minutes could have been trimmed, especially in second half.Jailer 2 Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Rajinikanth Swag &amp; Presence</li><li>Banger Interval</li><li>Nelson Mark Comedy In First Half</li><li>Anirudh BGM</li></ul>Jailer 2 Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Repetitive Scenes In Second half</li><li>Cartoonish Villains</li><li>Less Emotional Connect</li></ul>Jailer 2 (2026) : Rating AnalysisJailer 2 works in parts. It rides high on Thalaivar's swag, Nelson's comedy in first half and Anirudh's BGM. But the weak second half and cartoonish villains pull it down. It's a decent one time watch for fans, but it never matches the freshness of Jailer. Considering all these, CineJosh is going with &nbsp;2.75 &nbsp;rating.&nbsp;

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Mayookha(2026) Movie: What's BehindPayal Chengappa, Dev D's thriller Mayookha, directed by Shree Tej, is releasing on 9 October 2026. Let us find out how the film entertained movie lovers.Mayookha(2026) Movie: Story ReviewMayookha's story revolves around the startling happenings in the life of a young and beautiful professional and how she deals with them.Mayookha (Payal Chengappa), a bank professional, experiences mysterious happenings in her apartment at night. What are these happenings? What roles do SI Dev (Dev D), Veeru's Father ( Muralidhar Goud), Hindi ( Charishma Dabbara), Divya(Janu Varma), Security Ravi ( Nanaji Karri), Carpenter Kumar (Amad Masud), Anwar Chacha(Vegi Naidu), Fisherman (Manikanta) form the interesting part.Mayookha(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewPayal Chengappa impressed with her cute looks. She lived in the role of a middle-class girl who showed variations in expressions, exhibiting fear, innocence and shyness.Dev Shashank performed well in the role of a police officer. He is impressive with his screen presence. Muralidhar Goud is good in the role of the father. He got limited screen presence.Lavanya Rani, Charishma Dabbara, Aman Masud and others performed according to their roles.Mayookha(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewMayookha story is penned by Shree Tej SK. He chose a new concept in thrillers, and it is phrogging, which has never been touched in Tollywood. He managed to generate interest with the twists and turns to some extent. The first half starts in an interesting manner with the murder and then the fears and psychological behaviour of the girl, generating curiosity about whether she is in danger or hallucinating.The second half turns racy after the first half takes time to pick up pace due to the introduction of characters and their behaviours. The unravelling of twists and also the half an hour in the run-up to the climax takes the viewers to another level. However, once the final twist is revealed, the film's pace dips. The antagonist in the climax tests the patience of the viewers with his monologuing.The background music of Sibi Mathew Alex is good. It increased the intensity levels in the story. The cinematography of Farhan Vadakkan is good. It showed the scenes in an impactful manner. Sharat J's editing could have been better, as there are drags in the narration. Production values are good.Mayookha Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Payal Chengappa</li><li>New Concept</li><li>Few Twists</li></ul>Mayookha Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Gory Scenes</li><li>Routine Shades</li></ul>Mayookha(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Mayookha turns out to be an interesting thriller on a new concept, phrogging. Payal Chengappa performed well, and the director Shree Tej's story included a few interesting twists and turns with a racy screenplay. He took a lot of time to enter the main plot in the first half, and it diluted the essence. A few predictable elements, slow pace undid the good work. The gory scenes could have been toned down completely. A little fine-tuning of the script and interesting twists would have added more firepower. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Mayooka. &nbsp;

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Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu (2026) Movie: What's BehindTamil film Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai starring Nivin Pauly, Anjali and Soori is releasing in Telugu as Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu. The film which was titled Sanchari, underwent a title change due to controversy. The film hit the screens on 9 Oct 2026. Let us see what the film offered to movie lovers.Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu (2026) Movie: Story ReviewThe story of Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu revolves around a mysterious man who is immortal for years and how he behaves when he comes across current generation people. Soori (Soori) is on his way to his native place after returning from Dubai. He happens to meet a stranger (Nivin Pauly) and it leads to startling incidents. What are those startling incidents and how it is connected to a girl (Anjali) whom the stranger is searching form the interesting part.Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSoori is ok in his role. He looked natural and realistic and showed them through his body language, expressions and dialogue delivery. However the comedy he tried to create looked artificial and unnatural, looking at the situation he was in. Nivin Pauly looked a total miscast. He couldn't bring the so-called flexibility and delicacy which the role demanded and looked stiff most of the times. Anjali makes an impact in her role with her enigmatic presence. Others performed accordingly.Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu (2026) Movie: Technical ReviewSapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu story is penned by Ram and he tried to captivate all by highlighting the human emotions in various situations as per their convenience. He seems to have drawn inspiration from the Hollywood film &nbsp;The Man From Earth and Indianised it accordingly.He tried to generate interest among movie lovers with black humour, blending it with fantasy and emotional elements. However, Ram for all his efforts failed to highlight them in a convincing manner on the screen. He tried a non-linear screenplay and in shifting from one role to another, did not do justice to any one of characters.The protagonist being immortal excites all. However, there ends the interest, as the film that is set to fascinate viewers instead leaves them confused. After a point time, the immortality itself ends up irritating viewers. The hallucinations, reincarnations and other elements instead end up irritating everyone rather than making them sit up and watch. The screenplay turned out to be abrasive, and the emotions goes missing. Every time Soori tries to jump out of the train, viewers get a feeling that they should jump out of the theatres. The lame excuse and convenient narration played the spoilsport.The music of GV.Prakash Kumar is soulful and his background score elevated the scenes. Ekhambaram's cinematography beautified the film, and he captured the scenic locations in a captivating way. The CGI and VFX are just below average. The artificial feel diluted the overall experience. However, the same cannot be said of Mathi's editing, as the entire narration turned out to be a patience tester. Dialogues are ok. Production values are good.Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Message</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>BGM</li></ul>Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow Pace</li><li>Non-linear screenplay</li></ul>Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether,Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu gives immense torture with an irritating story. Nivin Pauly turns out to be a miscast, Soori fails to entertain and director Ram failed to Indianise the Hollywood film though he tried to connect chords with emotions. Everything fell apart and Ram failed completely with his story, screenplay and direction and overall execution. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.25 Rating for Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu.

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Chakkora -The Lunar Bird(2026) Movie: What's BehindChakkora The Lunar Love Bird is releasing on 9 October 2026. Interest levels are decent on the film as it is helmed by Manga Srinivas, a protege of dashing director Puri Jagannath.Chakkora -The Lunar Bird(2026) Movie: Story ReviewChakkora The Lunar Love Bird story revolves around a youngster who goes to any extent for the girl he gets attracted to and &nbsp;how he deals with the happenings in his life thereafter.Ravana ( Sravan) gets attracted and goes all out to win the heart of the beautiful girl Jabili aka Julie ( Malaika Vasupal). When everything goes on a happy tone, he has a surprise in store.What is that surprise, what roles Ravana's parents Jayaram (Brahmaji), Janaki (Indraja), grandfather (LB.Sriram), his friend Rajababu(Sudarshan), Julie 's father Peter (Suman), Kaumidi( Anushka Luhar) form the interesting part.Chakkora -The Lunar Bird(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSravan came up with an impressive performance. He showed variations in his expressions and emotions according to the situation. He showed his skills in stunts and dances. He delivered dialogues accordingly. Little fine-tuning will take him to the next level.Malaika Vasupal is ok in her looks and performed well complementing the protagonist in a perfect manner. Both of them with their performances helped the story to move forward.Brahmaji and Indraja as the parents of the protagonist did justice while Suman and Manichandana did the same in the role of the female lead's parents. Sudarshan evoked few laughs while Anushka Luhar and LB.Sriram got limited roles.Chakkora -The Lunar Bird(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewChakkora The Lunar Love Bird story is written by Manga Srinivas. He starts the narration in a typical but interesting manner. He then tries to show the hero trying to win the heart of the girl with his antics and they turn routine. Though the story has predictable elements, he tries to generate interest with the screenplay.To some extent, he succeeded. The second half Jitender drags it to the core, with the hero searching endlessly before the twist, which is routine, is revealed. Finally, the film concludes with a message that it is not the end of the road with love failure and breakup, and one can move forward, savoring the memorable moments.Manga Srinivas did a decent job with the story, screenplay, and direction. The songs tuned by Prince Henry are foot-tapping and melodious. They are shot well on screen and added value to the narration. His background music elevated the scenes, taking viewers into the story.The cinematography is taken care of by Ruppa Gopikrishna and captured the scenic locations aptly, giving a realistic feel to the scenes. Dialogues are fine and according to the situation. Production values are decent.Chakkora -The Lunar Bird Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Sravan</li><li>Music</li></ul>Chakkora -The Lunar Bird Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Preachy Elements</li><li>Predictable Scenes</li></ul>Chakkora -The Lunar Bird(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Chakkora The Lunar Love Bird turns out to be a decent entertainer with predictability. While the first half has some moments, the second half turns routine with preachy and repetitive elements that impact the flow of the narration. A little fine-tuning of the script would have added value to the final outcome. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Chakkora The Lunar Love Bird.

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Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: What's BehindHanuman Ansh, turned out to be blockbuster creating a sensation in Bollywood after releasing as an unknown entity. The film is now releasing in Telugu on 9 October 2026. Let us see whether the same magic is repeated in Telugu by Hanuman Ansh.Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: Story ReviewHanuman Ansh story is all about a youngster Lakshmi Narayan Sharma and his journey to become the famous Neem Karoli Baba and the experiences of him and those associated with him in the process.Lakshmi Narayan Sharma (Shobhinaw Satyaa) becomes a devotee of Lord Hanuman after the tragic incident in his life. What is the tragic incident and how he goes on to become Neem Karoli Baba, what roles freedom fighter Ram Nandan Bhosale (Chandan K Anand ), Mahant ji ( Anil Rastogi), Gopal (Bhagwan Das Patel),Sudi (Sugandha Malhotra), Radheshyam (Gautam Tripathi), Inspector Dharam Singh( Gulshan Pandey), Daroga Nasir Khan(Rajiv Mishra), Parvati(Neha Paranjpe),Banshidhar(Udaysinh Rajput),Shubhankar(Sadvik Sharma),Mr Francis(Aleksei Danilov),Hariram(Santosh Dixit ), Jagdish(Rajnish Srivastava), Champaklal(Aman Mehta),Hiren(Yash Pandey),Shankar(Brijpal Singh) form the interesting part of the narration.Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewShobhinaw Satyaa breathed life into the role. He virtually lived in the role of the Neem Karoli Baba. He looked realistic with his screen presence. He showed good emotions and expressions and carried the film on his shoulders.Others also perfomed well in their roles.Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewHanuman Ansh story is penned by Vishal Chaturvedi. The story is based on the book Divine Detour: That Changed My Life authored by Vishal Chaturvedi himself. Right from the first scene till the last, he euologized the spiritual and devotional strengths of Karoli Baba.The first half is interesting with the childhood happenings in the life of baba and his journey in search of the Lord. The first half is racy with episodes involving freedom fighter. The first half screen play is decent and sets the tone for the second half.The second half also continues in the same vein but after the passage of the narration , one gets a feeling that the pace slowed down and the tone assumed monotonous and routine shades. The docu Style screenplay on the second half with no real twists and turns impacted the story. The pre climax and climax is loaded with scenes involving goosebumps. The film ends on a decent tone.Sadhu Sushil Tiwari with his music spread spirituality and divinity. The songs are shot on the realistic and authentic way. His background music added value to the narration.Vishal Bawa's Cinematography is appealing. He showed the scenes in a beautiful way. The editing of Shankh Rajadhyaksha is sleek through out the film except for few scenes where it slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are good and effective and Telugu dubbing is realistic. Production values are good.Hanuman Ansh Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Sadhu Sushil Tiwari</li><li>Dialogues</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>Music</li></ul>Hanuman Ansh Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow Pace</li><li>Docu Style Narration</li></ul>Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Hanuman Ansh spreads divinity. Shobhinaw Satyaa came up with captivating performance of the lifetime and director Vishal Chaturvedi's story is decent. The screenplay is racy to some extent and direction is decent. The script is ok and after a period of time, screenplay turned out to be uni dimensional. Considering the above elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.75 rating for Hanuman Ansh.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: What's BehindSree Vishnu has built a reputation for entertaining audiences with his natural comic timing and films that explore different genres. He now arrives with Comrade Kalyan, a comedy entertainer set against the backdrop of Naxal activity in the 1990s. Directed by Janakiram Marella and presented by Kona Venkat, the film attempts to mix romance, comedy and serious situations. Let us see how far Sree Vishnu's latest outing succeeds in entertaining audiences.Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: Story ReviewKalyan (Sree Vishnu) runs a theatre on lease in a village and has a special interest in screening films featuring R. Narayana Murthy. His life takes a turn when he falls in love with Sitara (Mahima Nambiar), a young woman from Odisha. Just as he prepares to express his feelings, an unexpected development pushes him into a difficult situation, forcing him to take a decision that changes his life.The story connects Kalyan's personal troubles with his mother Sarasathamma (Radhika Sarathkumar), Sitara's family and the conflict involving the police and Naxal groups. An IPS officer, George Kutti (Shine Tom Chacko), and several other characters become part of the unfolding drama. How Kalyan gets caught up in these developments and what follows form the rest of the story.Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: Artists' PerformancesSree Vishnu does his best to keep the film engaging with his familiar comic timing. He manages to generate laughs in a few sequences, but the character itself does not offer much novelty. The writing limits his performance, leaving him with little opportunity to explore different shades of the role.Mahima Nambiar gets limited scope despite playing a key character in the story. Satya provides some entertaining moments, although his comedy does not work consistently. Sudarshan also contributes to a few lighter sequences. Radhika Sarathkumar makes her presence felt, while Shine Tom Chacko gets a routine police officer role that does not fully utilise his abilities.The supporting cast includes Vennela Kishore, Brahmaji, Upendra Limaye, Sai Chand, Shatru, Srikanth Iyengar and others. Most of them play their parts adequately, but the writing gives several characters little room to make a lasting impression. Some comedy sequences also feel forced rather than naturally emerging from the situations.Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: Technicians' ReviewDirector Janakiram Marella chooses an interesting backdrop by bringing together village life, romance, comedy and Naxal activity. The idea offers scope for an entertaining story with a different flavour, but the execution remains uneven. The first half spends considerable time on romantic and comic episodes, many of which feel routine. The screenplay struggles to connect these scenes to the main conflict in a convincing manner.The second half offers opportunities to move into more serious territory, but the film continues to rely heavily on comedy. The shift between humour and drama does not always feel natural, and the emotional moments lack the impact needed to strengthen the story. A few sequences work, but the overall narration would have benefited from tighter writing and better pacing.Vijai Bulganin's music is decent, with a couple of songs working reasonably well on screen. The background score supports the proceedings without becoming a major highlight. Sai Sriram's cinematography captures the setting adequately, while the production values are satisfactory. Chota K Prasad's editing could have been sharper, as several scenes drag and affect the film's pace. The dialogues offer occasional laughs but rely too often on familiar double-meaning humour.Comrade Kalyan Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Sree Vishnu's comic timing</li><li>A few entertaining sequences</li><li>Some songs and decent production values</li></ul>Comrade Kalyan Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Routine story and screenplay</li><li>Uneven comedy</li><li>Weak emotional connect</li><li>Slow narration in several portions</li></ul>Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisComrade Kalyan has a workable premise and a capable lead actor, but the film does not make the most of either. Sree Vishnu tries to carry the proceedings with his comic timing, and a few sequences provide entertainment. However, repetitive humour, weak characterisation and an uneven screenplay prevent the film from becoming a consistently engaging entertainer.The Naxal backdrop could have added weight to the story, but the narrative struggles to balance its serious elements with the comedy. Better writing and tighter editing might have made a significant difference. The film has enough moments to offer some entertainment, but it falls short of delivering a satisfying theatrical experience throughout.Considering its performances, occasional laughs and technical merits alongside its writing and pacing issues, CineJosh rates Comrade Kalyan 2.5/5.

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&nbsp;Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: What's BehindSandalwood film Premada Oorelli, which turned out to be a successful outing in Kannada, is releasing in Telugu as Premane Oorilo. Let us see whether the film manages to connect with Telugu audiences.Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Story ReviewPremane Oorilo revolves around relationships, love and the impact of people's mindsets and preconceived notions.Santhu aka Santosh (Shree Raam) has been focused on helping his father Naganna (Rangayana Raghu) with agriculture since childhood. Naganna has his own dreams about his son's marriage. The entry of village tomboy Vasantha (Ramika Shivu) and foreign-returned Rukmini (Thapaswini Poonacha) changes the situation.How Santosh handles the situation and where his relationships eventually lead form the crux of the story.Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewShree Raam is decent in his role and makes an impact in a few emotional scenes in the second half. Ramika Shivu is good as the tomboyish Vasantha and handles the emotional portions well. Her traditional look also brings a different shade to the character.Thapaswini Poonacha is fine as the foreign-returned girl and delivers a passable performance. Rangayana Raghu once again proves his experience and elevates several scenes with his performance. The actor playing the grandmother also does well, while the rest of the cast perform adequately.Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Technical ReviewDirector Manoj Kumar comes up with a familiar triangular love story set against a village backdrop. The first half focuses on character introductions, village life, one-sided love and comedy before building towards the interval twist. However, the proceedings take time to reach the point.The second half shifts towards marriage, life after marriage, emotions and a flashback. Though some emotional sequences work, the narration becomes stretched in places. The flashback follows a somewhat old-school treatment, but it is handled reasonably well. The climax delivers the expected emotional impact.The songs composed by Sunaad Gowtham are soothing and melodious. The background score also adds value to the emotional scenes. Rajkanth SK's cinematography is one of the film's better aspects, beautifully capturing the village setting.Editing by Harshith Prabhu could have been tighter, as some scenes slow down the proceedings. The Telugu dubbing also suffers from lip-sync issues in places. Production values are decent and the dialogues work in a few scenes.Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Performances</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>Music and BGM</li><li>Emotional sequences</li></ul> Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow narration</li><li>Predictable storyline</li><li>Stretched second half</li><li>Telugu dubbing issues</li></ul> Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisOverall, Premane Oorilo is a familiar emotional love story that works in parts. The predictable storyline and slow narration prevent it from becoming a compelling romantic drama, but the performances, village backdrop, music and a few emotional sequences give the film some engaging moments. The second half has better emotional impact despite the stretched treatment.Considering all these elements, CineJosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Premane Oorilo. &nbsp;

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Anakapalli (2026) Movie: What's BehindVikram Sahidev and Sandhya Vasishta are coming before the audience with the rural action drama Anakapalli. Khagesh Tammineni has directed the film, while Trinadha Rao Nakkina provided the story and screenplay. Tarak Ponnappa appears in a crucial role. Let us see how the film fares.Anakapalli (2026) Movie: Story ReviewAnakapalli is set against a rural backdrop and revolves around Surya (Vikram Sahidev), a youngster whose life changes after entering a world dominated by local gangster Bullet (Tarak Ponnappa). Love, loyalty, family emotions and the gangster backdrop drive the narrative.The basic conflict has enough scope for an engaging rural action drama, but the screenplay does not extract the full potential from the setup. Several developments are predictable, and the narration takes considerable time to reach the important moments.Anakapalli (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewVikram Sahidev puts in a sincere performance and handles the emotional portions reasonably well. He shows improvement in the action and serious sequences.Tarak Ponnappa is one of the better aspects of the film. His screen presence and intensity suit the gangster role, particularly in the confrontation scenes.Sandhya Vasishta gets a limited role and performs adequately. Indraja and the supporting cast are fine in their respective parts.Anakapalli (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewTrinadha Rao Nakkina's story uses a familiar rural action template. There are some effective emotional beats, but the screenplay lacks the sharpness required to make the drama consistently engaging.The film takes time to settle and several scenes feel stretched. The second half has a few emotional and action moments, but the predictable proceedings reduce their impact.Davzand's background score supports the intense portions, while the cinematography captures the rural atmosphere well. Editing should have been tighter, as the slow stretches affect the overall pace.Director Khagesh Tammineni succeeds in creating the required rustic setting and gets decent performances from the cast. However, the film needed a stronger screenplay, better pacing and more compelling conflict to leave a lasting impression.Anakapalli Movie: Highlights<ul><li>Rustic rural backdrop</li><li>Tarak Ponnappa's performance</li><li>Vikram Sahidev's sincere effort</li><li>A few emotional sequences</li><li>Background score</li></ul>Anakapalli Movie: Drawbacks<ul><li>Routine storyline</li><li>Predictable proceedings</li><li>Slow narration</li><li>Uneven screenplay</li><li>Lengthy scenes</li></ul>Anakapalli (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisOn the whole, Anakapalli has a promising rural backdrop and gets some support from the performances, particularly Vikram Sahidev and Tarak Ponnappa. However, the familiar storyline, predictable screenplay and slow narration prevent the film from turning its rustic setup into an engaging theatrical experience.The film works in patches, but the effective moments are not enough to overcome the weaknesses in the writing and pacing.

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Sigma(2026) Movie: What's BehindSundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah's Sigma directed by Jason Vijay is releasing on 2 October 2026. The film is attracting the attention of all as it happens to be the debut of Tamil Nadu CM Vijay and many Telugu celebrities praising his skills. Let us see what impact the film made on movie lovers.Sigma(2026) Movie: Story ReviewSigma story revolves around a youngster who struggles to repay his debts and what steps he takes to overcome them.Guru (Sundeep Kishan) in order to come out of the debts lands in a bigger problem. Where this leads to and what role Sam ( Faria Abdullah), Veerayya Reddy ( Sampath Raj), Vincent ( Shiv Pandit) form the interesting developments.Sigma(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSundeep Kishan got the role that offered nothing much to show variations. He got the similar kind of role which he played many times in his earlier films. He just passed through the motions with out offering nothing much. He did justice to his character as per the story.Faria Abdullah is just ok in her role. She couldn't be faulted because he role is badly written and got no chance to show her acting talent.The film stars numerous actors but all got limited roles. Raju Sundaram is ok with his role to entertain with his comic timing. Shiv Pandit as the villain can't up with blank expressions. Sampath Raj is fine in his role but he over acted at times.Sigma(2026) Movie: Technical ReviewSigma story is penned by Jason Vijay. The entire narration in the first half is just predictable. The first half highlighted the hero's problems and troubles and his scenes with the heroine. Even the other scenes featuring other actors ended up testing the patience of the viewers.The interval sequence though routine adds little interest. This sets the tone for the second half. Things hit the downhill in the second half with scenes coming in an artificial manner. The weak villains turn the film into a bore fest.The pre climax and climax adds no value. Everything looks silly and laughable. People heaven a sigh of relief when the film ends as they finally came out of the torture.Thaman's tunes didn't add value to the narration. All the songs turned extremely bad and failed to make an impact. His background music is a roller coaster ride. At times he elevated some scenes but most of the times he followed the same template.Krishan Vasanth's Cinematography is as per the narration. It is just in sync with the story. The editing of Praveen KL is decent to some extent in the first half but the second half left many unnecessary scenes that slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are just ok. Production values are below average.Sigma Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Nothing</li></ul>Sigma Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Story, Screenplay, Direction</li><li>Illogical Scenes</li><li>Weak Antagonists</li><li>Outdated Plot</li></ul>Sigma(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Sigma turns out to be failed formula. The performances disappoints in no time while director Jason Vijay who hails from Gen Z shocks all with this outdated duty. Many such films came earlier and he offered nothing new. His story turned out to be weak and Screenplay, Direction tuned below average. All the scenes and the entire narration became outdated and loaded with illogical sequences. Jason Vijay treated with beaten to death formula. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.25 rating for Sigma.&nbsp;

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Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: What's BehindThella Kaagitham comes with a youthful story built around teenage love and the consequences of an unexpected pregnancy. Harsh Roshan and Nakshatra lead the film, while the makers attempt to balance a serious subject with comedy and romance. The premise has enough scope for an engaging drama, but the execution becomes the deciding factor.Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: &nbsp;ReviewRamu (Harsh Roshan) and Aasha (Nakshatra) are school-going youngsters who fall in love. Their relationship takes an unexpected turn after they make a mistake, leaving them to face consequences far beyond what they imagined. The film follows their struggle and the people around them as they deal with the situation.The basic idea has emotional potential, but the screenplay takes a familiar route. The first half has some lighter moments and moves reasonably well, while the second half becomes predictable and loses its grip.Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewHarsh Roshan does well in the lead role and brings the required energy to the character. Nakshatra makes a decent debut and has good screen presence. Deepak Mali gets some entertaining moments, while the supporting cast performs adequately. Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewVijay Bulganin's music and background score are among the better aspects of the film. K.V. Guhan's cinematography is neat and suits the setting. The editing could have been sharper, particularly in the second half.The bigger issue lies with the writing and direction. The subject demands stronger emotional handling, but several scenes feel stretched and predictable. The film needed a tighter screenplay to make its central conflict work.Thella Kaagitham Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Harsh Roshan's performance</li><li>Nakshatra's screen presence</li><li>Music and background score</li><li>Some entertaining first-half portions</li></ul>Thella Kaagitham Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable writing</li><li>Slow second half</li><li>Weak emotional impact</li><li>Stretched scenes</li></ul>Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisThella Kaagitham starts with a subject that could have made for an engaging youthful drama, and the first half manages to keep things moving with comedy, romance and a few decent moments. Harsh Roshan is comfortable in his role, and Nakshatra makes a reasonably good impression in her debut.The problem is that the film never builds enough strength around its central conflict. Once the story moves into the more serious portions, the predictable writing becomes difficult to ignore. The emotional scenes do not land as strongly as intended, while the second half takes too long to reach its conclusion.There are a few positives in the performances and music, but they are not enough to overcome the screenplay issues. With a tighter narrative and more convincing emotional writing, the film could have made better use of its subject. CineJosh goes with a 2 rating for Thella Kaagitham.

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