The percentage and rental system between Exhibitors, Distributors and Producers in Tollywood is not dying down.Yesterday the aggrieved parties must Mega Star Chiranjeevi and apprised him of the situation. Chiranjeevi promised them that TFCC will come up with an amicable situation by the end of June.Today, producers Naga Vamsi, Ravi Shankar, Sahu Garapati and others met AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan during his visit to Rajamundry and at the meeting after hearing to the problems, assured them of resolving the issues. They informed Pawan Kalyan that no one has the intention to target Peddi to settle scores. Pawan informed them Peddi will get permission for 5 shows in the state of Andhra Pradesh.He asked them to submit all the problems accordingly and asked them to come up with their suggestions. He directed the administration and directed Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh to look into the concerns and apprised him of the developments.&nbsp;

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AP Dy CM promises Tollywood Producers 

Producers meet AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan 

Prabhas' Spirit is the cynosure of all eyes. The film is helmed by Sandeep Vannga who is known for his hard hitting and bold entertainers. The film is progressing at a brisk pace and according to the latest, the shooting is underway in Hyderabad.Spirit's female lead Triptii Dimri according to the latest, landed in Hyderabad and joined the shoot. The makers recently shot important scenes in Aziz Nagar, Hyderabad. They will soon shift the shooting to Koti Womens College, Hyderabad. The makers will be shooting key scenes on Prabhas and Triptii Dimri from tomorrow.The film's music is tuned by Harshavardhan Rameshwar and stars &nbsp;Prakash Raj, Vivek Oberoi, Kanchana in key roles. SandeepVanga is keen to include a special song and the names of Jacqueline Fernandez, Malaika Arora and Huma Qureshi are considered .Prabhas is playing the role of a brutal and ruthless police officer in the film which is slated for a grand release either in March or December 2027. &nbsp;

Spirit in fullswing in Hyd

Spirit progressing in Hyd

Newcomer Aniesh is making his debut with the film titled interestingly as Itlu Arjuna. The film stars Annasara Rajan as the female lead and it is helmed by debutante &nbsp;Mahesh Uppala.Star filmmaker Venky Kudumula is turning producer and he launched his own banner What Next Entertainments.The makers today released the promo of the first single titled Hai Re. The makers promoted it as “Bakkodu X Bandodu.” with star music directors Anirudh and Thaman coming together.In the video Anirudh is seen asking about the kind of song and Thaman replying that it was a love song. The full song will be released on 28 May 2026. Raja Mahendran handled the cinematography.The protagonist in the film is shown as a deaf and dumb person and so in this story, music plays a pivotal role.

Itlu Arjuna: Hai Re promo interesting

Hai Re promo from Itlu Arjuna out

Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar praised Ram Charan’s work in the upcoming film Peddi. He spoke at a press meet in Bengaluru. He said Ram Charan may win a National Award for this role. Shiva Rajkumar called Ram Charan’s physical change and acting brilliant. He said Ram Charan worked very hard for almost two years. The actor stayed focused and gave an honest performance. Shiva Rajkumar plays an important role in the film. He hinted that his character is like a mentor or coach to Ram Charan’s character.Peddi is a sports action drama directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The story shows an emotional bond between Peddi and Shiva Rajkumar’s character. This part will connect well with viewers. The film stars Ram Charan in the main role with Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyenndu. It is Ram Charan’s 16th film as a lead actor. It is Buchi Babu Sana’s second film after Uppena. The movie is made by Vriddhi Cinemas and presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings.Shiva Rajkumar said the whole team treated him like family. He felt great support from Ram Charan, the director, and the crew. This helped him act better. Earlier, actor Ravi Kishan also said Peddi will get many awards. He called Ram Charan’s acting special. Ravi Kishan has worked with Ram Charan before. He said Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan are also close to him. Ram Charan’s look in the film shows a rugged and intense style with long hair and beard.Peddi will release in theatres on June 4, 2026. The film has created a lot of buzz after its first look and teaser. Fans are excited about Ram Charan’s new role as a sportsman. The story is set in a rural backdrop and shows a tale of grit and passion. Music is by A.R. Rahman and the film has high production values. Many people in the industry believe this film will be a big moment in Ram Charan’s career after RRR.

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Shiva Rajkumar Says Ram Charan Deserves National Award for Peddi

&nbsp;&nbsp; The Padma Awards 2026 were given at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. President Draupadi Murmu gave the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri awards to 131 people. Many film and music stars got awards this year. The event was grand and many famous people from the entertainment world were present. The awards are for people who gave great service in many fields.Legendary actor Dharmendra got the Padma Vibhushan after his death. His wife Hema Malini took the award for him. Their daughter Ahana Deol was also there and became emotional. Dharmendra worked in films for 65 years and passed away on November 24 last year before his 90th birthday. Actor Satish Shah also got the Padma Shri after his death. He died on October 25 last year at age 74. Ad guru Piyush Pandey got the Padma Bhushan. Hema Malini said the whole family is proud and happy about Dharmendra’s award.This year 44 people from the film and music world got Padma Awards. Malayalam superstar Mammootty and singer Alka Yagnik got the Padma Bhushan. This is Mammootty’s second Padma award. He got the Padma Shri in 1998. Actor R. Madhavan, veteran actor Murali Mohan, comedian Rajendra Prasad, Bengali actor Prasenjit Chatterjee, and singer Trupti Mukherjee got the Padma Shri. This is Madhavan’s first Padma award after his recent hit film. Murali Mohan has acted in over 350 films and also served as a former MP.The Padma Awards are India’s top civilian honors. They are given for work in art, social work, public affairs, science, sports, and more. Many fans were happy to see their favorite stars get recognition. Mammootty has worked in films for over five decades and has won many national awards. Alka Yagnik is one of the most recorded female singers in Indian cinema. The awards show the government’s respect for the film and music industry’s role in Indian culture. &nbsp;

Dharmendra Awarded Padmavibhushan Posthumously

Hema Malini Received Padma Award On Behalf Of Late Dharmendra

&nbsp;&nbsp;Comedian Satya’s action comedy film Jetlee is now streaming on JioHotstar. The movie is directed by Ritesh Rana. This is the third time Satya and Ritesh Rana have worked together after the Mathu Vadalara films. Jetlee came to theatres on May 1, 2025. The film did not get good reviews from critics and did not do well at the box office. Now the makers hope it will get a better response from people watching at home.Jetlee has Satya in the main role with Rhea Singha, Vennela Kishore, and Ajay in other key roles. This is Rhea Singha’s first Telugu movie. The story happens mostly inside a passenger airplane. It is about a conman named Prajapathi who cheats middle class families and runs away to Dubai. Later, a billionaire is brought back to India on a flight. Satya wakes up in the flight washroom with no memory and many fake identities. Kaala Bhairava gave the music and Suresh Sarangam handled the camera work. Clap Entertainment produced the film and Mythri Movie Makers presented it.The film mixes action and comedy in a small space. Director Ritesh Rana’s tried to make a different kind of film with a plane hijack and confused characters. While theatre audiences did not like the film, OTT viewers may enjoy the crazy humor and fast story. Many people like to watch such unique films on mobile or TV at home.Jetlee is now available on JioHotstar in multiple languages. The digital release gives the film a second chance to reach more people. Viewers who missed it in theatres can watch it anytime now. The confined setting and Satya’s comedy style may work better for OTT audiences. This is good news for fans of Satya and Ritesh Rana who want to see their new work online.

JetLee Now Streaming

Jetlee Now Streaming on JioHotstar for OTT Viewers

&nbsp;Farhan Akthar turning Pakistani Cricketer for Aamir Khan. The Don3 controversy involving Farhan Akthar and Ranveer Singh reached new heights with Ranveer Singh getting banned. In the midst of all this, it is coming out that Farhan Akthar is playing the role of a Pakistani cricketer in Aamir Khan's sports drama.He will be seen as a Pakistani Cricketer who is close to Indian cricketer Lala Amarnath. The film is helmed by Ashutosh Gowariker. A source shares, “Even though it’s an extended cameo, Farhan Akhtar’s role is emotionally pivotal to the narrative. He plays Lala Amarnath’s close friend, who remains in Pakistan after the Partition. The film isn’t just about cricket; it’s about friendship during one of the most turbulent moments in the subcontinent’s history. Ashutosh has asked Farhan to consider the role, but it’s not locked yet."The film is said to be rooted in history and set around the time of India’s Partition in 1947, and highlights Lala Amarnath’s life and journey while using cricket as the emotional backbone of the narrative.A source shares, " The film &nbsp;is produced by Aamir Khan along with Excel Entertainment and Rajkumar Hirani, and is expected to go on floors around October 2026 with a start-to-finish schedule."

Farhan turning Pakistani cricketer

Farhan Akthar turning Pakistani Cricketer for Aamir Khan

&nbsp;Devi Sri Prasad motivation for Yellamma revealed in a video. Yellamma directed by Venu Yeldandi of Balagam fame is the cynosure of all eyes. With many star actors refusing the roles, the makers finally finalised Devi Sri Prasad as the lead actor. Apart from it, he will be tuning the music for the film.Devi Sri Prasad has taken the project as a prestige as many heroines rejected the female lead role as he was the protagonist. Now, the makers released the video which showed Devi Sri Prasad going to his roots in a village and revealing that motivated him.In the video he is seen going to his village Vedurupaka and talking about the village atmosphere, festive energy and also the traditional artists. He is seen interacting the the local artists coming to know about the nauces of the art that is becoming extinct.The film is bankrolled by Dil Raju in a prestigious mannner. &nbsp;

Yellamma: DSP motivation revealed

Devi Sri Prasad motivation for Yellamma revealed in a video

&nbsp;Jagapathi Babu finishes dubbing for Peddi. Ram Charan's Peddi is racing for a grand release on 4 June 2026. The makers recently released the trailer in Mumbai and it went trending on social media. Apart from it, they organised a massive event in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh where Rahaman performed live.Recently, Ram Charan completed dubbing for his role in the film. Now the makers shared a video revealing that Jagapati Babu who is playing the role of Appalasoori completed dubbing for his role. In the video, he is seen delivering powerful emotional dialogues in an intense manner.The makers posted "Watch our @IamJagguBhai turn into #Appalasoori, just like magic @IamJagguBhai completes his dub for #PEDDI#PEDDI in cinemas worldwide on 4th June.#GetReadyForPeddi "Janhvi Kapoor is playing the female lead Achhaiyamma and Shruthi Hassan is sizzling in a special song. Shiva Rajkumar, Divyendu Sharma and Boman Irani are playing important roles in the film produced on Vriddhi Cinemas banner.&nbsp;

Jaggu Bhai propels Peddi 

Jagapathi Babu finishes dubbing for Peddi

&nbsp;&nbsp;Vadhalane from Chennai Love Story released. Kiran Abbavaram is coming to steal the hearts of all with a romantic entertainer titled Chennai Love Story. The film, directed by Ravi Namburi, is progressing at a brisk pace.The film's first single, released some time back got a good response from the movie lovers. The makers today released the second single Vadhalane, and it at once connected chords with the listeners.Javed Ali sang the song in a beautiful manner while the music is tuned by Mani Sharma. Anantha Sriram penned the lyrics for the song. The film stars Sri Gouri Priya as the female lead.The chemistry between Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya is appealing on the screen. The film is produced by SKN &nbsp;along with Sai Rajesh under Amrutha Productions and Mass Movie Makers banner. Sai Rajesh also provided the story for the film.Expectations are high on the film as the makers earlier came up with national award-winning films like Color Photo and Baby. The film is currently in the final stages of shooting and it has Vishwas Daniel as the cinematographer and Santosh Naidu as the editor.&nbsp;

Chennai Love Story: Vadhalane connects chords

Vadhalane from Chennai Love Story released

&nbsp;Allu Arjun enjoying his vacation. Summer heat is scorching across the country and celebrities are retreating to cooler destinations to enjoy their vacations.According to the latest, Icon Star Allu Arjun also headed to vacation and is currently chilling out in the exotic locations of Paris, France. Allu Arjun flew to Italy along with his wife Sneha Reddy and children Aarha and Ayaan and are now currently enjoying in Paris.Allu Arjun will be returning from Paris by May end and he will resume shoot for his film Raaka in June. Currently the Raaka team is on a break. Raaka will resume with a schedule in Mumbai from June.The film is directed by Atlee and stars Deepika Padukone, Janhvi Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur and Rashmika Mandanna in important roles. Sai Abhyankar is the music director for the film. The film is produced by Sun Pictures in a prestigious manner. Apart from it, Allu Arjun is also starring in the direction of Lokesh Kanagaraj.&nbsp;

Icon Star chilling in this location

Allu Arjun enjoying his vacation

&nbsp;Priya Sakhi from Epic released. Anand Devarakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya are coming to entertain movie lovers with the interestingly titled film Epic. The film, directed by &nbsp;Aditya Haasan of 90’s fame comes with the tagline First Semester. Already, the film's first single Sancharame, became a huge hit. Today they released the second single titled Priya Sakhi.Hesham Abdul Wahab, tuned melodious and soothing music for the song for which lyrics are penned by Suresh Banisetti, highlighting the protagonist's feelings towards his love. The song is beautifully choreographed on Anand Devarakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya in the backdrop of the exotic locations of London. The chemistry between Anand Devarakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya is casting a magic spell on movie lovers.Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya are bankrolling the film under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas in a prestigious manner. Expectations are high on the project as Anand Devarakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya earlier came up with a stunning performance in the bold romantic entertainer Baby.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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