&nbsp;After taking AI-native storytelling from television towards theatrical cinema, Galleri5 brings filmmakers and technology leaders together in Hyderabad to build the next generation of filmmaking technology&nbsp;At NXTinAI, Galleri5 AI Studio, part of Collective Artists Network, brought together filmmakers, producers, creators and technology leaders at Park Hyatt Hyderabad to demonstrate the technology being built to take AI from experimentation into professional, long-form and theatrical production. AI-generated video has largely lived on phones, social feeds and experimental projects. Galleri5 believes its next screen is the biggest one: the cinema screen and has already begun making that transition. Its AI technology stack powered Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh for Star Plus and JioHotstar, taking AI-native storytelling into mainstream television. It is now powering Chiranjeevi Hanuman with Star Studio18, a full-length AI feature being developed for theatrical release, with a teaser from the film already having played on cinema screens.NXTinAI marks the next stage of that journey: building the technology required to make AI work at the scale, quality and ambition of cinema. The event showcased capabilities spanning 4K cinematic output, AI-powered VFX, AI actors and avatars, consistent characters and worlds, live-action-to-AI workflows, agentic filmmaking and production pipelines for long-form entertainment. Going beyond individual AI models or isolated demonstrations, the focus was on what happens when these technologies become part of the filmmaking process, taking a project from idea and script through visual development, character creation, shot design, VFX and post-production, towards the cinema screen.Hyderabad was a deliberate choice. The city brings together one of India’s largest filmmaking ecosystems with one of its strongest technology communities. Galleri5’s ambition is to bring those two worlds closer and build technology that can be used by the wider creative industry.Vijay Subramaniam, Founder &amp; Group CEO, Collective Artists Network, said, “Every generation of storytellers gets a new technology that changes what they can imagine and create. We believe AI is one of those shifts. Our bet on Galleri5 was never about making AI content for the internet. It was about what happens when this technology moves into television, films and ultimately into bigger screens and a lower barrier to entry for creators. India has the talent, stories and filmmaking culture to build and lead this next chapter of entertainment technology.”Rahul Regulapati, Founder &amp; CEO, Galleri5 and Partner at Collective Artists Network, said, “AI is moving into theatrical filmmaking. We have already taken AI-native storytelling to television and AI film work to cinema screens. The next challenge is building the technology to make full-length cinematic production possible at scale. 4K, VFX, consistent characters, AI actors and agentic production are all pieces of that problem. NXTinAI brings those pieces together and shows what happens when AI moves from experimentation into real production. We believe a new way of making movies is beginning, and we want India to be at the centre of it.”A central part of NXTinAI was the Galleri5 AI Experience Centre, where filmmakers and creators could work directly with the technology across visual development, character creation, AI VFX, avatars, cinematic video and filmmaking workflows. Galleri5’s technology is being built from real production. The challenges encountered while working across television, films, advertising and long-form entertainment feed directly into the development of new workflows and tools within Galleri5 AI Studio. The result is technology designed not simply to generate content, but to solve the complex creative and production problems involved in making it.Create with Galleri5 AI Studio : https://g5.video/About Galleri5 Galleri5 AI Studio is an AI-native cinematic technology platform built for professional storytelling and production. Part of Galleri5 and Collective Artists Network, it combines agentic workflows with access to 200+ image, video and audio models and production technology spanning storyboarding, character and world consistency, AI video, VFX, animation, avatars, 4K output and long-form filmmaking. Galleri5’s technology has been used across television, films, advertising and branded content, including Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh for Star Plus and JioHotstar and the upcoming theatrical film Chiranjeevi Hanuman with Star Studio18.About Collective Artists Network Collective Artists Network is a new-age media company building at the intersection of talent, content, technology and brands. It brings together talent and creator management, original content and IP, media, and AI-led creative capabilities to build and shape India’s evolving entertainment and pop culture landscape. Through its businesses across talent, creators, content and technology, Collective works across the value chain from developing and owning IP and building audiences to creating brand partnerships and new forms of entertainment. With a focus on technology, creativity and long-term audience relationships, Collective is building a modern media company for a rapidly changing industry. &nbsp;

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GALLERI5 NXTinAI: AI IS MOVING TO THE BIG SCREEN

Nara Lokesh has already shared his reaction to the Ranabaali trailer, praising the film’s portrayal of Rayalaseema’s history. His post caught the attention of Vijay Deverakonda and Mythri Movie Makers, while conversations on social media soon turned towards another regional story, Garividi Lakshmi.Lokesh applauded director Rahul Sankrityan’s recreation of 19th century Rayalaseema, highlighting the famine, British oppression and struggles of ordinary people. He praised Vijay’s intense performance and Rashmika Mandanna’s contribution, congratulating the entire team for bringing a lesser known historical chapter to the screen and wishing the film success ahead of its October 16 release.Vijay thanked Lokesh, saying the Seema region had given him a lot and that the film was a story he felt he needed to tell. Mythri Movie Makers also expressed gratitude, saying the team had put its heart into the project. When social media users urged Lokesh to notice Garividi Lakshmi, he responded by praising the film’s songs and teaser. He praised her contribution towards folklore songs and stories.Garividi Lakshmi tells the story of Reddy Vijayalakshmi, a celebrated Uttarandhra Burrakatha artist whose performances helped keep a traditional folk form alive. Despite not being formally educated, she made her village’s name widely known through her art and storytelling. Directed by Gowri Naidu Jammu, the biographical drama stars Anandhi, alongside Rag Mayur, VK Naresh, Raashi and Ankith Koyya. Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad under People Media Factory, with music by Charan Arjun, the film is scheduled to release on October 17, 2026. - Veda

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Nara Lokesh Review Garividi Lakshmi Trailer

After Ranabaali, Nara Lokesh Showers Praises On Garividi Lakshmi

Vijay Devarakondae and Rashmika Mandanna are coming to entertain movie lovers with their upcoming film Ranabaali. The film directed by Rahul Sankartiyan of Taxiwala fame is releasing on 16 October 2026 as Dasara special.The film's promotions are exciting all and the teaser and trailer got stunning response. AP CM Chandra Babu Naidu's son, Nara Lokesh, IT Minister heaped praises on &nbsp;the trailer much to the delight of the makers.In the meantime, Vijay Devarakonda during the film promotions speaking to scribes shared the film's runtime, He said the film's runtime initially came to over 3 hours 20 minutes but after the editing, the final runtime came to 2 hours 50 minutes.The music is composed by Ajay -Atul. In the meantime, overseas distributors already enabled all the &nbsp;passes for the paid premiers in US. Mythri Movie Makers are bankrolling the film in a prestigious manner.The film featured Rashmika as Jayamma, &nbsp;the wife of Ranabaali (Vijay Devarakonda) while Mummy actor Arnold Vosloo showed his menacing avatar as the brutal British officer Sir Theodre Hector. - Pramod Nandivada

Ranabaali runtime revealed

Vijay Deverakonda reveals Ranabaali runtime

&nbsp;Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh has praised the trailer of Ranabaali, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna. Released on October 8, the trailer has drawn attention for its intense portrayal of 19th century Rayalaseema and the hardships people endured under British rule.Lokesh shared his reaction on October 10, describing the trailer as an immersive experience. He appreciated the film’s period detailing and its depiction of famine, oppression and the suffering of ordinary people during a difficult chapter in regional history.Vijay plays Singanamala Bobbili Ranabaali, a rebellious warrior who stands against colonial exploitation and fights for his people. Rashmika appears as Jayamma, his wife, while Arnold Vosloo plays British antagonist Sir Theodore Hector. The film draws inspiration from lesser known historical accounts, folklore and the devastating Madras Famine of 1876–78.Vijay Deverakonda replied to Lokesh appreciation tweet with thanks, " Lokesh Anna ❤️ The land of Seema has given me a lot and this film was due from me. Your message fills us all with excitement.&nbsp;

Nara Lokesh Review Ranabaali Trailer

Nara Lokesh Praises Ranabaali Trailer 

&nbsp;&nbsp;Srinidhi Shetty on her hefty pay check. Sandalwood beauty Srinidhi Shetty is creating a niche for herself with films like KGF,Cobra, HIT-The Third Case and Telusu Kadaa.She is now starring in Venkatesh-Trivikram's Aadarsha Kutumbam. In the meantime, rumours are spreading that she is getting a whopping Rs 8 crs for the project.Srinidhi Shetty reacting to the rumours shared “If earning money was my only goal, I would have done around 20 films by now.”She made clear "good content and a strong character matter more to me than a hefty paycheque. I have been following this principle since the beginning of my career and has turned down several offers when the projects did not meet my expectations."She added "I would even be willing to work for a lower remuneration if the film offered compelling content and a worthwhile role."She concluded "Earning recognition as a performer and being part of meaningful cinema remain more important than commanding a massive salary."- Pramod Nandivada

Sandalwood beauty on exorbitant remuneration

Srinidhi Shetty on her hefty pay check

&nbsp;&nbsp;Netizens hail Kajal for this reason. Kajal who is known for her captivating performances and redhot looks speaking with scribes expressed her preference to live in &nbsp;joint family. She said "I told my husband Gautam my desire to live with his parents after marriage!"She continued "Having grown up with my grandparents in a joint family, I cherish the love, togetherness, and beautiful bond that come with living under one roof. "Kajal said "I want my child to enjoy a similar upbringing in a joint family, surrounded by grandparents and other family members. My husband was apparently surprised by the request initially but eventually agreed to respect my wish."On the professional front, Kajal is starring in Balakrishna's upcoming film Dada which is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Gopichand Malineni. The film is racing for a grand release on 24 Dec 2026. Apart from it, Kajal is also starring in Indian 3 opposite Kamal Haasan.- Pramod Nandivada

Kajal praised for this reason

Netizens hail Kajal for this reason

&nbsp;&nbsp;Sai Durga Tej to team with Teja Kakamanu. Sai Durga Tej is currently busy with his upcoming film Sambarala Yeti Gattu. The film is racing for a grand release on 12 Jan 2027 as Sankranti special. The film is helmed by newcomer Rohith KP and stars Aishwarya Lekshmi as the female lead.The film features Dhanunjaya, Jagapathi Babu, Srikanth, Saikumar, Ananya Nagalla and Ravi Krishna in important roles. Sai Durga Tej already completed shooting for the film and now all eyes are on his next. Inside talk is SaiTej lined up a project and it will be directed by Teja Kakamanu.The film is an action drama and it will be launched in this month. The film will be bankrolled on Anil Sunkara’s AK Entertainments and shooting will be starting from November. For a long time, Sai Durga Tej and Anil Sunkara planned a project. His production house earlier spent a whopping sum on the story of great king Sri Krishna Devarayalu and even roped in Veeru Potla as the director. However, the project was shelved due to unknown reasons.- Pramod Nandivada

Sai Tej lines up a new project

Sai Durga Tej to team with Teja Kakamanu

&nbsp;&nbsp;Dulquer Salmaan mobbed in Vizag. Dulquer Salmaan enjoys tremendous fan following among all sections of movie lovers and especially females for his charming and handsome looks.He is now starring in a Telugu film titled Sri Sri. The film directed by debutante Ravi Nelakuditi. The film is progressing at a brisk pace and the shooting is currently underway in the scenic locations of Vizag.Dulquer's team had tough time in managing the female crowd. Videos are going viral where the females are seen competing to take one selfie with Dulquer.A &nbsp;video shared by an Instagram page shows Dulquer arriving at the outdoor shooting location in his Land Rover Defender. As fans gather around him, one woman manages to get past the security personnel and calls out, “Please, one photo.” Members of his team immediately try to pull her back and keep the crowd at a distance. One of them appears visibly irritated as they struggle to control the situation.However, another video from the same location showed a different side of his interaction with the crowd. Dulquer was seen greeting fans near his vanity van and posing for selfies and videos with them. One fan also gifted him a shawl, following a traditional Andhra custom.Pooja Hegde is the female lead in the film for which music is tuned by GV.Prakash Kumar. The film is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner.Ramya Krishnan, Jagapathi Babu, Dheekshith Shetty, Rao Ramesh and Sachin Khedekar are playing important roles in the film.Another clip shows security personnel forming a chain around Dulquer as he makes his way towards his vanity van. A female fan can be heard repeatedly calling out to him, saying, “Sir, sir, sir.” The actor does not stop to interact with the fans at that moment. &nbsp;- Pramod Nandivada

Female Heartthrob mobbed in Vizag

Dulquer Salmaan mobbed in Vizag

&nbsp;&nbsp;Allu Arjun-Lokesh Kanagaraj project not shelved. Allu Arjun is currently busy with Raaka. The film directed by Atlee is progressing at a brisk pace. The film stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead while Janhvi Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur and Rashmika Mandanna are playing important &nbsp;roles. The music is tuned by Sai Abhyannkar.Allu Arjun already locked his next with Lokesh Kanagaraj. Already the announcement poster generated immense interest. However over the last few days rumours spread that Allu Arjun-Lokesh Kanagaraj project has been shelved. Lokesh Kanagaraj is keen to team with Bollywood star and he is in talks with Akshay Kumar.Allu Arjun in the meantime, is exploring projects with other directors like Basil Joesph and Boyapati Srinu. In the midst of all this, Allu Arjun's team, rubbished all the rumours and made clear that Allu Arjun-Lokesh Kanagaraj project is very much on. They said the project will take off once Raaka is completed. Mythri Movie Makers will be bankrolling the project.- Pramod Nandivada

Rumours busted: Allu Arjun-Lokesh project verymuch on 

Allu Arjun-Lokesh Kanagaraj project not shelved

&nbsp;&nbsp; Sree Vishnu’s Comrade Kalyan and Hanuman Ansh’s Telugu dubbed version arrived in theatres on October 9, 2026, but both films had different box office challenges. Comrade Kalyan opened to mixed reviews, while Hanuman Ansh struggled to attract Telugu audiences despite the phenomenal success of its original Hindi version.According to early trade reports, Comrade Kalyan collected around ₹4 crore in worldwide gross on its opening day, while Hanuman Ansh earned approximately ₹60 lakh from its Telugu version. The figures indicate a clear opening day advantage for Sree Vishnu’s comedy entertainer.Directed by Janakiram Marella, Comrade Kalyan features Sree Vishnu, Mahima Nambiar, Radhika Sarathkumar, Shine Tom Chacko and Vennela Kishore. Its story combines romance, comedy and a Naxal backdrop. Despite a mixed audience response, the film registered a better opening than Sree Vishnu’s previous release, Mrityunjaya, according to the supplied trade report.Hanuman Ansh, directed by Vishal Chaturvedi and starring Shobhinav Satya as Neem Karoli Baba, has already amassed more than ₹428 crore worldwide through its Hindi release. However, its Telugu version reportedly collected just ₹60 lakh net on day one, reflecting the challenge of attracting audiences who may have already watched the original.Dasara holidays could give both films an opportunity to improve their collections. Comrade Kalyan needs stronger word of mouth to sustain its theatrical run, while Hanuman Ansh will depend on renewed interest among Telugu speaking audiences. Their weekend performance should offer a clearer picture of their box office prospects. &nbsp;

Comrade Kalyan vs Hanuman Ansh Telugu At Day 1 BO

Sree Vishnu’s Comrade Kalyan Leads Hanuman Ansh Telugu Version

&nbsp;&nbsp;Elon Musk’s Starlink ambitions in India have sparked fresh debate after the billionaire questioned the delays surrounding the satellite internet service’s commercial launch. Musk suggested that powerful business interests could be influencing the process and raised questions about Mukesh Ambani’s role in India’s telecom landscape, bringing the spotlight back to competition between global technology companies and domestic telecom giants.The controversy comes as India prepares for greater competition in satellite-based internet services. Starlink has been working to enter the Indian market, where Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel already have a strong presence. However, satellite internet operators must meet government licensing, spectrum, security and other regulatory requirements before rolling out commercial services across the country.Actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan has entered the discussion, emphasising that neither Indian nor foreign billionaires should determine the country’s policy decisions. His position centres on fair competition, consumer interests and the need to make satellite internet affordable, particularly for people living in remote and underserved regions where conventional broadband connectivity remains limited.Kamal Haasan’s remarks also bring attention to India’s wider digital connectivity goals, including the implementation of the BharatNet programme. While Starlink’s potential entry could expand internet access in difficult to reach areas, questions remain over pricing, infrastructure, national security and regulatory oversight. The debate ultimately highlights the challenge of encouraging private investment while ensuring that internet access remains accessible and that policy decisions serve the public interest. - Veda

Kamal Weighs In on Starlink and Ambani Debate

Kamal Haasan Responds to Elon Musk Over Starlink’s India Entry

&nbsp;&nbsp; Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s Ranabaali is facing a slow start at the USA box office, with premiere advance bookings falling well behind the actor’s previous release, Kingdom. Despite the buzz surrounding the period action drama, overseas pre sales have not picked up as expected, raising questions about its opening prospects ahead of the October 16 release.The film’s initial advance booking numbers remain modest compared to Vijay’s previous box office outings. Reports on October 8 put USA premiere pre-sales at approximately $13,125 from 743 tickets across 150 locations. By comparison, Kingdom recorded around $480,000 in final USA premiere pre &nbsp;sales, leaving Ranabaali with considerable ground to cover before its theatrical debut.Vijay had reportedly expressed confidence that Ranabaali’s advance bookings would improve after the trailer launch. However, the latest available figures suggest that the expected surge has yet to materialise. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film explores Rayalaseema folklore and resistance during the Madras famine of 1876–78, with Rashmika Mandanna and Arnold Vosloo playing key roles.In a bid to attract more moviegoers, the US distributor has opted to make premiere day passes available, hoping the move will encourage audiences to book tickets and improve theatre occupancy. With the release approaching and Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 arriving in the same festive window, competition for overseas audiences could be intense. Whether Ranabaali gains momentum in its final days remains to be seen. - Veda &nbsp;

Ranabaali Trailer Fails to Deliver Pre Sales Boost

Ranabaali USA Pre Sales Disappointing Compared to VD Previous Films

&nbsp;&nbsp; As SS Rajamouli celebrates his birthday, Indian cinema has every reason to honour a filmmaker who has consistently challenged conventions and expanded the possibilities of storytelling. Beginning his directorial journey with Student No. 1 on September 27, 2001, Rajamouli has spent 25 years transforming ambitious ideas into unforgettable cinematic experiences. His journey reflects an extraordinary understanding of audience expectations, emotional storytelling and technical innovation, establishing him as one of Indian cinema's most influential directors.Long before becoming a celebrated film director, Rajamouli honed his storytelling instincts through television. Born into a family deeply rooted in filmmaking, with his father, V. Vijayendra Prasad, emerging as a successful screenwriter, Rajamouli grew up surrounded by stories and creative discussions. His early professional experience included directing the Telugu television serial Shantinivasam for ETV. Television taught him the importance of narrative construction, character development, dramatic pacing and sustaining audience interest across episodes. These formative experiences helped him understand the practical demands of production and the discipline required to translate ideas into compelling visual narratives. On September 27, 2001, he made his feature film directorial debut with Student No. 1, starring N. T. Rama Rao Jr., beginning a remarkable journey that would eventually take Telugu cinema to international audiences.Happy Birthday SS Rajamouli: The Mastermind Who Redefined Indian Commercial CinemaRajamouli's greatest strength lies in balancing commercial entertainment with compelling storytelling. From Simhadri and Chatrapathi to Vikramarkudu and Yamadonga, he developed a distinctive filmmaking style combining powerful hero elevations, emotional conflicts, memorable characters and meticulously designed action sequences. Rather than abandoning familiar commercial elements, he refined them through stronger narratives, imaginative staging and technical excellence. His films demonstrate how mainstream entertainment can be ambitious, emotionally engaging and visually compelling without losing its connection with ordinary audiences.With Magadheera, Rajamouli significantly expanded the scale of Telugu filmmaking, presenting a sweeping reincarnation drama that combined historical grandeur, romance and spectacular action. However, his versatility became equally evident with Maryada Ramanna, which relied on suspense, humour and character driven storytelling rather than extravagant spectacle. Eega further demonstrated his willingness to embrace unconventional ideas, building an emotionally engaging revenge drama around a housefly. These films established that Rajamouli's greatest strength was not merely mounting grand spectacles, but making audiences emotionally invest in stories that might initially appear difficult to translate into mainstream entertainment.The Baahubali franchise became a defining milestone in Rajamouli's career and a turning point for the wider Indian film industry. With its expansive fictional kingdom, intricate family conflicts, memorable characters, elaborate production design and ambitious visual effects, the two part saga attracted audiences far beyond Telugu speaking territories. Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion demonstrated the commercial potential of an Indian epic mounted on an unprecedented scale. More importantly, their success encouraged filmmakers, producers and distributors to think beyond traditional linguistic markets and recognise the possibilities of nationwide releases. Rajamouli proved that a story rooted in Indian culture could become a major cinematic event across the country.He carried that ambition further with RRR, transforming a fictionalised historical action drama into an international cultural phenomenon. Its spectacular action, emotional friendship, larger than life heroism and distinctly Indian sensibilities connected with audiences worldwide. The song Naatu Naatu, composed by MM Keeravaani, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, bringing unprecedented international attention to Telugu cinema. The film also earned a Golden Globe in the same category. These achievements reinforced Rajamouli's belief that Indian filmmakers need not dilute their cultural identity to appeal to global audiences. His success has helped establish Telugu cinema as an increasingly influential force in international conversations about Indian filmmaking.As Rajamouli looks ahead to Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, expectations are once again exceptionally high. The ambitious project promises to explore adventure, mythology, time travel elements and large scale visual storytelling, reflecting the director's continuing desire to venture into uncharted cinematic territory. Across 25 years, Rajamouli has evolved from a promising television professional and Telugu filmmaker into a globally recognised director whose influence extends beyond box office records and awards. His legacy lies in making commercial cinema a vehicle for imagination, emotion and cultural pride. On his birthday, CineJosh.com wishes the master storyteller a wonderful year ahead and hopes he continues breaking boundaries, inspiring generations of filmmakers and bringing greater recognition to Telugu and Indian cinema across the world. - Veda

SS Rajamouli: From Telugu Cinema to Global Glory

SS Rajamouli The Visionary Who Dream Big Achieved Monumental Success

&nbsp;&nbsp;Chiranjeevi to land in Kapileswarapuram. &nbsp;After many years, Mega Star Chiranjeevi will be going to West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh.Inside talk is he will be going there to inaugurate a private hospital. GSL Hospital management is set to launch Surya Charitable Healthcare Centre. Chiranjeevi will be inaugurating the centre on 11 October 2026.Organisers are making arrangements for the grand welcome of Chiranjeevi. Chiranjeevi later will speak at the local ZP school. The event will happen in Kapileswrapuram, Mandal headquarters of East Godavari District. He will inaugurate the hospital healthcare centre set up at Rajanagaram at 10.30 AM. Later he will address a gathering at the school. People are appreciating Ganni Bhaskar Rao, MD of GSL Hospitals for establishing a healthcare centre.Chiranjeevi on the professional front is starring in Kaaka which is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Bobby. Chiranjeevi was last seen in Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.- Pramod Nandivada

Mega Star heading to Kapileswarapuram

Chiranjeevi to land in Kapileswarapuram

&nbsp;Kona Venkat on Adhurs 2. Movie lovers cannot forget the hilarious classic Adhurs starring NTR in the lead. The comedy created by NTR and Brahmanandam as priests left a lasting impact on movie lovers.For long the talk of Adhurs 2 has been happening. Sometime back, Kona Venkat said “I am ready to go to any extent to make Tarak agree to the idea. I will sit on a dharna in front of his residence. Nobody in the Indian film industry can pull off the priest’s role as well as he could.”Now,he said . "The other day, I received a phone call from Tarak after a gap of three years. I am going to meet him later this week, and will be talking about Adhurs 2." Currently NTR is busy with Dragon under the direction of Prashanth Neel and has his next, a mythological entertainer with Trivikram Srinivas.- Pramod Nandivada

Will Adhurs 2 happen

Kona Venkat on Adhurs 2

Sai Abhyankar has quickly become one of South Indian cinema’s most exciting young music composers, thanks to viral independent hits such as Katchi Sera, Aasa Kooda and Pavazha Malli. His work in films including Dude and Suriya’s Karuppu has further raised his profile, leaving fans curious about his next Telugu projects.The reported reason for his absence from new Telugu film announcements is his association with Raaka, Atlee’s ambitious collaboration with Allu Arjun. According to industry reports, Sai has agreed not to sign another Telugu film until Raaka reaches theatres. The reported condition has not been officially confirmed by the makers.Produced by Sun Pictures, Raaka also stars Deepika Padukone and is being mounted on a grand scale, with international technicians reportedly involved. The film marks Sai’s Telugu debut as a music composer. Atlee has praised the young musician’s talent and revealed that Sai had not signed another film when he agreed to work on Raaka.An exclusivity clause would give Sai the opportunity to concentrate on Raaka, but it could also mean fewer Telugu film announcements until the project progresses further. He continues to have projects in other industries, so the reported restriction appears to concern Telugu films rather than his entire career. For now, audiences are waiting to hear what he brings to Allu Arjun and Atlee’s highly anticipated film. - Veda&nbsp;

Why Sai Abhyankar Is Not Signing New Films

Reason Behind Sai Abhyankar Going Slow

Rumours that the much awaited Rajinikanth–Kamal Haasan multistarrer KHxRK has been shelved have disappointed fans, but there is no official confirmation that the project has been cancelled. Directed by Jailer fame Nelson Dilipkumar, the film was officially unveiled by Red Giant Movies in February 2026, creating enormous excitement.The reunion is particularly special because the two Tamil cinema legends are returning together after decades. The promotional glimpse, featuring their contrasting styles and Anirudh Ravichander’s retro flavoured music, received an enthusiastic response. Cinematographer Rajiv Menon and editor R. Nirmal are also part of the announced technical team.Scheduling appears to be a major factor behind the uncertainty. Kamal Haasan indicated in March that filming would begin after the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, while Rajinikanth reportedly said in April that the project was expected to go on floors in August. However, the reported start date alone does not establish whether production has begun or been delayed.Speculation about budget constraints, production changes and scheduling conflicts has fuelled claims that the film may be on hold. Neither Nelson nor the lead actors have officially announced its cancellation in the reports reviewed. Until Red Giant Movies or the team provides a fresh update, KHxRK’s status remains uncertain rather than confirmed as shelved. - Veda &nbsp;

Is RK KH Multistarrer Shelved

Rumours About Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan Multistarrer Film Shelved 

Super Star Rajinikanth's upcoming action entertainer Jailer 2 directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar is slated for a spectacular release on 15 October 2026 as &nbsp;Dasara special. The film is generating interest among movie lovers as it is the sequel to the blockbuster film Jailer.According to the latest, the film got a boost when Andhra Pradesh government passed a GO permitting hike in ticket rates. As per the GO , single screens will see a surge of Rs50 per ticket while multiplexes will see a surge of Rs 75 per ticket.The film's Telugu rights are bagged by Naga Vamsi is Sithara Entertainments for a fancy sum. Anirudh Ravichander is the music director and the film is bankrolled on Sun Pictures.Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Vijay Sethupathi, SJ Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty, Yogi Babu, Ramya Krishnan and Vidya Balan star in important roles.-- Pramod Nandivada&nbsp;

 Jailer 2 gets boost in AP

AP govt gives nod to Jailer 2 ticket hike

Katrina Kaif of late is getting brutally trolled. In the midst of all this, Katrina addressed to trolls and her fears. She said , "I think we really need to be careful of letting the narrative on social media affect our self-worth and our value. Because there are so many opinions out there, that if we are going to start trying to cater to all of them, I think it really hampers your ability to make choices for yourself."She continued "Personally, for me, if every time that I faced critiques or comments, I let that dictate my actions, I think I would have been paralysed with fear and unable to move ahead in my life or in any sphere of life."She added &nbsp;"There are times where the world is going to celebrate you, and other times you have to be your own biggest cheerleader."On &nbsp;her apparel brand, she shared "The thinking behind Kay Beauty's tagline—"It's Kay to Be You"—is that you really have to kind of accept yourself and be true to who you are in this moment. And that is going to change from day to day, from different times and different phases in your life."- Pramod Nandivada

Katrina Kaif on trolls

Katrina Kaif on trolls and fears

Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi is reportedly making a significant pay cut to work with acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam again. Industry reports suggest that the actor has agreed to a remuneration of around ₹6 crore for Inji Vellam, compared with his reported market fee of ₹15 crore. However, neither the actor nor the makers have officially confirmed these figures.The reported decision has caught attention because Vijay Sethupathi has established himself across Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema, taking on everything from lead roles to memorable supporting characters. His reunion with Mani Ratnam comes after their 2018 film Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, in which he played Rasool, a police officer caught in a story of crime and family rivalry.Titled Inji Vellam, the upcoming film pairs Vijay Sethupathi with Sai Pallavi for the first time in a Mani Ratnam directorial. The first look poster, unveiled in September 2026, offered a rain soaked glimpse of the lead pair and hinted at an intimate romantic drama. The film is produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions.A.R. Rahman is composing the music, with Avik Mukhopadhyay handling cinematography and Sreekar Prasad overseeing editing. Shooting has included Kolkata, with the film currently planned for a January 2027 theatrical release. While the remuneration story remains unverified, Vijay Sethupathi’s collaboration with Mani Ratnam has already made Inji Vellam one to watch among upcoming Tamil films. - Veda &nbsp;

Vijay Sethupathi Reportedly Cuts Remuneration for Mani Ratnam’s Inji Vellam

Vijay Sethupathi Gesture For Mani Ratnam Film Winning Hearts

Prasanth Varma’s much awaited mythological film Jai Hanuman has grabbed fresh attention with reports that Malayalam actress Mamitha Baiju has joined the cast. According to reports, the Premalu actress is set to collaborate with Rishab Shetty in this ambitious project. However, the makers have yet to officially announce her casting.The film is the next chapter in the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU), following the success of Teja Sajja’s Hanu Man. Jai Hanuman was officially launched with a traditional ceremony at Anjanadri Betta in Hampi on February 22, 2026. The sacred location is widely associated with Lord Hanuman’s birth.Rishab Shetty will portray Lord Hanuman, while Teja Sajja is also associated with the sequel after leading the first film. Rana Daggubati is reported to play Ashwatthama, adding another intriguing dimension to the mythological action drama. With these names linked to the project, audiences are eager to learn more about its characters and storyline.Backed by Mythri Movie Makers and T Series, Jai Hanuman is being developed on a grand scale, with music by M. M. Keeravani. The story is expected to explore Hanuman’s promise to Lord Rama in the present age. If Mamitha’s reported inclusion is confirmed, her role could add another interesting layer to this highly anticipated cinematic spectacle. - Veda &nbsp;

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Sensational Actress Possible Collaboration With Jai Hanuman

Mamitha Baiju Reportedly Joins Prasanth Varma Jai Hanuman

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Thalapathy Vijay is reportedly being invited to Vijayawada during the Dasara celebrations. He is expected to visit the Kanaka Durga Temple atop Indrakeeladri and participate in Vijayawada Utsav. However, his visit and schedule are yet to be officially confirmed.Vijayawada MP Keshineni Sivanath, popularly known as Chinni, and other MPs reportedly extended an invitation to Vijay. The Vijayawada Utsav celebrations, scheduled from October 11 to 20, are expected to feature cultural programmes at Punnami Ghat, bringing together artists and visitors during the festive season.The Kanaka Durga Temple attracts thousands of devotees during the annual Dasara Sharannavaratri celebrations. If Vijay visits, details such as the date of his darshan and the form of the goddess he will worship are likely to draw attention. For now, these arrangements remain unconfirmed.Vijay enjoys a substantial fan following in both Tamil Nadu and the Telugu speaking states. His possible arrival in Vijayawada as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has already sparked discussion among fans on social media. An official announcement from his office or the event organisers is awaited to confirm whether he will attend the festivities - Veda &nbsp;

Vijay Kanaka Durga Temple Visit Sparks Excitement Among Fans

CM Vijay Likely to Visit Vijayawada for Dasara Festivities

Mass Raja Ravi Teja recently scored a resounding hit with a devotional commercial entertainer Irumudi. &nbsp;The film was directed by Shiva Nirvana.Now, all eyes are on his next project. It is known that Ravi Teja is starring in the direction of Vivek Athreya. The project is referred to RT78 and the makers today came up with the update. The film's title documentary &nbsp;will be on 11 October 2026.Sharing the details, the makers posted An important meeting but with unimportant levels of seriousness M̶a̶s̶s̶ ̶M̶a̶h̶a̶r̶a̶j̶a̶ @RaviTeja_offl’s #RT78 is directed by #VivekAthreya ". The title reveal will be at 10.30 AM .Rumours are coming that the film would be titled in an interesting and exciting manner as Thulabharam. Buzz is Priyanka Arul Mohan and Anaswara Rajan will be the female leads and JD.Chakravarthy will be seen in the role of a powerful antagonist.The film is being produced by Laxman and Srini under Bridge Productions. Plans are on to release the film during summer 2027.-- Pramod Nandivada

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Interesting update on RT 78

Charming Star Shravanand is coming to entertain with his upcoming film Bhogi. The film directed by Sampath Nandi is racing for a grand release on 12 November 2026.The makers are promoting the film and today they released the song Egili Varanga. The song highlighted the village atmosphere in a beautiful manner. The song showed how people respected Patel's during their times. The song also highlighted the family bonding and the peoples attention towards each other.Chandra Bose penned captivating lyrics for the song tuned by Bheems Ceciroleo in a soulful way. &nbsp;The song is sung by Nalgonda Gaddar Narsanna, Kandukuri Shankar Babu, and Relare Gopal with their intense energy.Anupama Parameswaran appeared in the song along with sharwanand. &nbsp;KK Radhamohan is bankrolling the film under Sri Sathya Sai Arts, Bhogi also stars Dimple Hayathi in another important role. The film features Sharwanand in the role of Ganga in the film.

Egili Varanga from Bhogi released

Bhogi: Egili Varanga highlights village atmosphere 

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;

Sigma Review

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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Tatvam(2026) Movie: What's BehindSmall budget film Tatvam is releasing on 2 October 2026. The film stars Dinesh Tej and Dhasvika Kinthalli under the direction of Arjun Kola. Let us see what the film offered to movie lovers.Tatvam(2026) Movie: Story ReviewTatvam story revolves around the happenings in the life of the aspiring SI while investigating a case and where this leads to form the interesting developments.Kalyan, ( Dinesh Tej), aspires to be the SI and he lands in a murder mystery and his investigation leads to surprising revelations. What are those surprising revelations and what roles Soumya aka Bujjamma (,Dhasvika Kinthalli), president Murthy, Rangarao, Venkat Rao ( Kittayya), Lakshmana, Friend Bharat, Kishore Babu, Gopi ( Anand Bharathi), SI Bangaraju and others form the interesting part.Tatvam(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewDinesh Tej is good in the role of the cop. He showed good emotions and expressions as a police officer and also as the person who gets attracted towards a girl after a long time.Dhasvika Kinthalli looked good on the screen. However she got limited dialogues and screen presence. Others performed according to their roles.Tatvam(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewThe story of Tatwam is written by Arjun Kola. He tried to attract all with the murder mystery in the backdrop of rural atmosphere. He starts the narration in an interesting way and sets the tone for the investigation. The first half sails of smoothly in a slow and steady manner before it ends with the interesting twist setting the stage for the second half.The second half proceeds in a predictable way with the pressure from the top officials regarding investigation and the protagonist trying to get green signal from the female lead for his love. The film finally ends with the interesting development.The story though turns decent but the narration treads in a slow manner like serial like presentation. This diluted the intensity levels of the already predictable narration. The screenplay is uni dimensional and offered nothing new. Direction turned out to be average.The music of Chaitan Bharadwaj is melodious. The songs are very few and we shot in an appealing manner. His background music is in sync with the story and added value to the narration. Bharat Patti with his cinematography showed the rural and village atmosphere in a realistic and natural way. The editing of Viplav Nyshadam could have been better as there are many scenes and elements that are repetitive and slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are ok and production values are average.Tatvam Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Interesting Plot</li><li>Music</li><li>Cinematography</li></ul>Tatvam Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow Pace</li><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Illogical Scenes</li></ul>Tatvam(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Tatvam turns out of be a routine murder mystery. The cast and crew tried their best to come up with a quality product. However, it seems the budget constraints prevented them from doing so. Director Arjun Kola came up with a murder mystery and tried to add spiritual touch but after couple of dialogues , he completely ignores it. He then tried to increase the interest levels with the investigation and blending it with romantic elements. Little fine-tuning of the script, including twists and turns would could make the film even better. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Tatvam.

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Dorothy(2026) Movie: What's BehindKarthik Subbaraj's Dorothy has been hogging in the limelight ever since its release in Tamil one week back on 25 Sep 2026. The film got standing ovation at the Toronto International Film Festival on 11 Sep 2026. The film stars Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikanth and the controversial topic is attracting the ire of everyone. The film's OTT rights have been bagged for a fancy sum by Netflix. Let us see how the film impacts Telugu movie lovers on 2 October 2026.Dorothy(2026) Movie: Story ReviewDorothy story revolves around two friends and how their relationship transforms with the entry of a beautiful girl. Right from their childhood, Karthi (Rishikanth) and Subbu(Sananth) forge an inseparable relationship in the backdrop of the dark world. However their lives takes a drastic turn with the entry of a beautiful girl Dorothy (Keerthy Suresh).Where this leads to and what roles Whistle Veeraiya (Muthukumar), Transgender (Jeeva Subramanian), Thangamalar (Muthazhagi), and others form the rest of the developments.Dorothy(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewKeerthy Suresh got very limited role in the film. However she breathed life in her character and captivates all with her graceful presence and performance. Rishikanth and Sananth performed well in their roles and did full justice creating the maximum impact. Others like Ramachandran Durairaj, Soundararaja, Muthazhagi, Jeeva Subramanian, Muthukumar, Gajaraj performed according to their roles.Dorothy(2026) Movie: Technical ReviewDorothy story is penned by Karthik Subbaraj. He is known to come with hard hitting films and even Dorothy is nothing new. He chose to address the controversial topics in the story. He narrated the first half highlighting the friendship, bonding and emotions between the two friends. With his humor that is black, Karthik Subbaraj lived up to his reputation.He then makes a drastic shift in the second half. While he touched on the contentious issues in the second half, at times, he ended up confusing viewers. Through Dorothy, he did not deviate from one topic to another but chose to address in all the problems in a powerful, hardhitting and logical manner.He showed clarity of thought in his narration and this made a powerful impact on the viewers. He addressed casteism, violence, patriarchy, gender politics and discrimination. After highlighting the major problem or the controversial issue, he normalised it in the society. Though he did not glorify for the LGBT rights, he just normalised it.However for all the powerful elements, Karthik Subbaraj's narration turned out to be preachy. The story and narration irritate all sections of viewers not only conservatives but also those who fight for the rights of LGBTQIA+ allies.The cinematography of S Thirunavukkarasu is captivating. He showed the raw and rustic elements in a natural and impactful manner. He used the camera angles capturing the expressions of various actors to perfection. He also showed the fights in a chilling way. Music maestro Ilayaraja added value and soul to the film with his music and background score elevating the emotions. The editing of Ganesh Siva is fine and could have been better at times. Production values are grand.Dorothy Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Bold Topic</li><li>Performances</li></ul>Dorothy Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Preachy Elements</li><li>Controversial Subject</li></ul>Dorothy(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Dorothy turns out to be a bold take on contentious issues. Karthik Subbaraj should be complimented for touching a controversial topic. He is aided by the top performances from the cast and crew. However, Karthik Subbaraj after the interesting first half and the bold second half, however failed to address the problems in the more powerful manner.Some characters are underwritten and some of the dialogues delivered by them looked forced as if praising the director. Some of the dialogues turned preachy and everything turns preachy and predictable after the passage of time. Karthik Subbaraj in his excitement to add more power and punch failed to with his failure in clarity of thought on where and how to end the film and which direction he should take if forward. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Dorothy.

Dorothy Review

Don't Trouble The Trouble(2026) Movie: What's BehindFahadh Faasil's Don't Trouble The Trouble arrived with considerable curiosity, thanks to the Rajamouli family and Arka Media Works association, along with the promotional push from several top stars. The trailer also created interest with Balakrishna's voice-over and the film's unusual magical-adventure setup. With that kind of attention around it, expectations were naturally high. The question is whether the film manages to deliver the same spark once the actual story begins.Don't Trouble The Trouble(2026) Movie: Story ReviewThe story revolves around Suri (Fahadh Faasil), a carefree man who is constantly looking for ways to make quick money. His attempt to outsmart a dangerous politician, Aslam Bhai (Mahesh Manjrekar), lands him in a difficult situation. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a little girl, Divya (Ssara Palekar). The connection between the two and the trouble surrounding them forms the main conflict.Krishna (Subbaraju), Pratap (Saurabh Sachdeva) and Divya's parents become part of Suri's journey, but the screenplay struggles to turn this simple premise into a consistently engaging ride.Don't Trouble The Trouble(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewShashank Yeleti comes up with an idea that tries to mix fantasy, emotion and entertainment, but the execution doesn't completely bring those elements together. The film takes time to establish its world and characters, while the emotional thread that should hold the story together remains underdeveloped.The first half has a few entertaining moments, but the proceedings move along familiar lines. Some curiosity is created around the interval, giving the film a temporary lift. The second half, however, loses momentum and becomes increasingly uneven. The pre-climax provides some relief, but by then the film has already struggled to maintain the required engagement.The biggest issue is the screenplay. The basic premise had enough room for a fun and emotional entertainer, but several scenes feel stretched and the narrative doesn't always follow a convincing internal logic. The film also seems caught between different kinds of audiences, never fully settling into either a children's fantasy adventure or a proper family entertainer.Fahadh Faasil does his part sincerely and once again proves his ability to bring personality to even a limited character. He has also dubbed his own lines in Telugu. However, the role itself doesn't provide enough material for him to unleash the range and spontaneity he is capable of.Ssara Palekar is adorable and delivers a decent performance, though the emotional portions could have had greater impact. Subbaraju is adequate, while Saurabh Sachdeva's character feels underwritten and confusing in places. Mahesh Manjrekar fits the part but isn't given anything particularly memorable. Venkatesh Kakamanu and the rest of the cast perform as required.Don't Trouble The Trouble(2026) Movie: Technical ReviewKaala Bhairava's music doesn't leave a major impression, while the background score also fails to consistently elevate the important moments. Brad Francis' cinematography is one of the better aspects of the film, with the camera work giving several locations a natural and visually appealing treatment.Praveen Anthony's editing could have been tighter, particularly in the portions where the narrative begins to drag. The production values are decent and the film gets the required visual support, but the technical elements aren't enough to compensate for the screenplay issues.Don't Trouble The Trouble Movie: AdvantagesFahadh Faasil's performanceA few entertaining stretchesCinematographyInteresting basic premiseDon't Trouble The Trouble Movie: DisadvantagesUneven screenplayMissing emotional depthFamiliar treatmentSlow portionsSecond halfDon't Trouble The Trouble(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisDon't Trouble The Trouble had all the ingredients to become an interesting fantasy entertainer, but the final product doesn't fully capitalise on them. The central idea has scope, and Fahadh Faasil brings his usual commitment to the character, but the screenplay doesn't give him enough material to make the proceedings consistently engaging.The film works in parts, particularly when it leans into its lighter moments and the relationship at the heart of the story. However, the emotional beats don't land strongly enough, while the second half becomes increasingly inconsistent. Some outdated and illogical stretches further weaken the impact.The Rajamouli family association and the strong promotional attention created considerable curiosity, but the film itself needed stronger writing to sustain those expectations. It isn't a complete washout, as there are a few moments and performances that work, but the overall experience remains uneven.Considering all these elements, CineJosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Don't Trouble The Trouble. &nbsp;

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