&nbsp;&nbsp;Rohit Saraf on board for Mahakali. Prashanth Varma is bankrolling the film, a mythological entertainer titled Mahakali. It is helmed by Puja Aparna Kolluru.Rohit Saraf entered the project and he completed shooting this schedule in Hyderabad. While details about his role are still being kept secret, industry buzz suggests that his character will play an important role in expanding the larger PVCU storyline. Puja shared a photo with Rohit on Instagram and wrote, “Welcome aboard to the world of Mahakali Mr @rohitsaraf. Let’s set the hearts on fire.”Prashanth Varma took X to welcome Rohit to Mahakali family and said, “A sincere performer with honesty, charm and a beautiful screen presence… Can’t wait for everyone to witness this new side of him in #Mahakali 🔱 @rohitssaraf welcome to the family 🤗.”The film also stars Akshaye Khanna and Bhoomi Shetty in key roles. &nbsp;One of the biggest talking points around the film has been Akshaye Khanna’s reported transformation into Shukracharya, the guru of the Asuras in Hindu mythology.

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Rohit Saraf enters Mahakali

Rohit Saraf on board for Mahakali

&nbsp;&nbsp;Jyothika on the budget of female centric films. She said &nbsp;“I re-entered Tamil films, and in the eight years (when I was away), there weren’t many female-led films made. That time, I did 36 Vayadhinile, and Nayanthara did Maaya. Both these films ran, and it was after quite a gap that such films came,”She continued “When we headline those films, it’s always us because there is no budget for anyone else. It’s a lot of work.” 36 Vayadhinile reportedly had a budget of just ₹5 crore.She returned to Hindi with Shaitaan and starred in a webseries Dabba Cartel. She is now starring in &nbsp;legal drama System, which features her as a stenographer and Sonakshi Sinha as a public prosecutor. The film also features Ashutosh Gowariker as a top defence lawyer, who happens to be Sonakshi’s character’s father. The film, directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and written by Harman Baweja, will release on Amazon Prime Video on May 22. &nbsp;

Jyothika about female centric films

Jyothika on the budget of female centric films

&nbsp;&nbsp;Karthi reviews his brother Karuppu. &nbsp;Suriya's starrer Karuppu directed by RJ. Balaji finally overcame all the difficulties and released on 15 May. The film released in Telugu as Veerabhadrudu.Karthi reviewed his brother Suriya's Karuppu. He posted “Idhukkumela Enna pa venum….summa therikkudu. Anbaana fans podu vediya (What more could one possibly ask for? It’s simply mind-blowing! Affectionate fans, have a blast). (cracker emojis) KARUPPPAAA @RJ_Balaji, @SaiAbhyankkar and @dop_gkvishnu love you guys for this (heart on fire emojis) #Karuppu.”Karthik Subbaraj also shared &nbsp;“Full on Theatrical Blast #Karuppu (cracker and good emojis) @Suriya_offl sir's god mode is pure FIRE (fire emojis) Congratulations @RJ_Balaji @trishtrashers @prabhu_sr @dop_gkvishnu @SaiAbhyankkar @DreamWarriorpic. And wholeteam for giving a A Mass Action Fun Family Blockbuster (clapping emojis). Now on ..... No Stopping for The ONE!!”Karuppu stars Suriya, Trisha Krishnan and RJ Balaji, alongside Indrans, Natty Subramaniam, Swasika, Sshivada, Supreeth Reddy and Yogi Babu.The film's music is tuned by Sai Abhyankar and is produced on Dream Warrior Pictures banner. &nbsp;

Karthi reviews Karuppu

Karthi reviews his brother Karuppu

&nbsp;&nbsp; Hakim Aalim exposes ill mannered mangers of stars. Hakim Aalim is renowed celebrity stylist and today he came up with a strong post exposing the ill mannered managers of stars.He posted a message urging people to “respect the artists behind the star” and said creative professionals should never be dismissed as “just staff”. He highlighted the effort that goes into creating celebrity looks for films, public appearances and campaigns.He continues “Behind every public appearance, every red carpet moment, every film look, every photoshoot, every close-up...there are creative people silently giving their heart, their time, their talent, and their energy to make someone shine,”“A truly powerful star never needs people around them who insult others to prove importance,” he wrote.He added that his team had decided to stop associating professionally with actors whose teams disrespect or mistreat creative professionals.. In recent years, he has worked on films including Animal, Chhaava, Jailer, Sanju and Kabir Singh. &nbsp;

Celebrity stylist exposes stars managers

Hakim Aalim exposes ill mannered managers of stars

&nbsp;Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri is entering Telugu cinema with a special song. She will be seen in Nenu Ready, starring young hero Havish. The film is directed by Thrinadha Rao Nakkina, who gave hits like Nenu Local and Dhamaka. Koneru Satyanarayana and Nikhila Koneru are producing it under Harniks India LLP. Kavya Thapar plays the female lead. The makers say the song with Nargis will be a big highlight for youth and mass audience. The film is set for a theatrical release in the second week of June.The song poster shows Nargis Fakhri in a shining silver dress. She strikes a bold pose in front of a grand set with candles, red and blue lights, and dancers. The look hints at a fast and colorful dance number. Nenu Ready also has Brahmanandam, Vennela Kishore, Murali Sharma, VTV Ganesh, and Srilakshmi in key roles. The teaser got good response for its fun and mass moments. Havish is trying a full commercial role this time. The team says the film has comedy, action, and songs for all types of viewers.The movie has strong technical team support. Mickey J Meyer is giving music, and Nizar Shafi is the DOP. Praveen Pudi is the editor and Vikranth Srinivas wrote the story and screenplay. Shooting is done and re-recording work is also finished. The audio launch is planned next week and promotions will start soon. Thrinadha Rao Nakkina is known for family entertainers with strong comedy, so fans expect the same mix here. The film aims to give Havish a solid commercial success after a gap.Nenu Ready is planned as a clean entertainer for the summer season. With Nargis Fakhri’s special song, big comedy cast, and mass director, the team hopes to pull crowds to theatres. The June second week release gives it a good window with no major clashes. More posters, songs, and the trailer will be out during promotions.

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Nargis Fakhri Makes Telugu Debut In Havish Film Nenu Ready

&nbsp;Police investigate crew member death on Jailer 2 sets. Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar is generating immense interest among movie lovers.Now reports are cominng that a crew member died due to electrocution while working on the film's set at a private studio in Chennai.Karthikeyan, passed away and the incident happened at the venue in Panaiyur. Preliminary investigations from the police have found that Karthikeyan suffered a fatal electric shock while engaging in art direction work, erecting a house-like set for the movie's shooting. Police started their investigations and they are yet to write the FIR. The film unit is not available to react on the shocking demise. Rajini returns back as &nbsp;‘Tiger’ Muthuvel Pandian, while Ramya Krishnan returns as his wife Vijaya. Shiva Rajkumar and Mohanlal will also return in the sequel after playing cameos in the first film. Mithun Chakraborty plays a key role. &nbsp;

Crew member dies on Jailer 2 sets

Police investigate crew member death on Jailer 2 sets

&nbsp;Salman Khan speaking to scribes shared how he selects his films. said he had "never read a script" in his life, adding, "I've written them, but I've never read them." In the past, he has indicated that he prefers to understand a film's overall feel, treatment and commercial appeal instead of reading a script from start to finish.He said "I've never read a script in my entire life. I've written them, but I've never read them,” About his acting skills he said I don't think I'm some extraordinary actor. You can catch me doing anything, but you can't catch me acting. It just doesn't happen naturally for me. I simply do what I feel."When the audience disagreed with him, Salman added another self-deprecating joke, saying, "Sometimes when I cry on screen, I feel like you people laugh at me." Salman Khan is awaiting the release of his patriotic entertainer Maatrubhoomi directed by Apoorva Lakhia.He recently played a cameo in Riteish Deshmukh's Raja Shivaji. He is starring in Vamsi Paidipally project which features Nayanthara as the female lead.

Salman shocker about film selection

Salman on how he selects his films

&nbsp;&nbsp;Superhero film HanuMan is coming back to theatres with a new 3D version. The movie stars Teja Sajja and is directed by Prasanth Varma. It will release on June 25, 2026 in Telugu and Hindi. The film was a big pan India hit when it first came out. Now the team wants to give fans a better experience with 3D. The story mixes mythology with modern scenes and strong emotions. K Niranjan Reddy of PrimeShow Entertainment is the producer. The film won a National Award and got praise for its story and visuals.The 3D version will show the world of Anjanadri in a more real and grand way. The makers have worked on the visuals to make every fight and divine moment feel bigger. Amritha Aiyer plays the lead heroine in the film. Dasaradhi Sivendra handled the camera work and gave the film a rich look. Music by Gowra Hari and Anudeep Dev became very popular and helped the film connect with families. The songs and background score added strong feeling to key scenes.The first release of HanuMan earned great numbers at the box office and built a huge fan base. The film was loved for its fresh take on the superhero idea rooted in Indian culture. Many theatres saw full shows for weeks. The film also did well on OTT later and reached more people. The new 3D run is expected to bring back fans and add new viewers too.With the June 25 date, HanuMan 3D will get a wide release across India and in key overseas markets. The team is planning special shows for kids and families. The upgraded 3D sound and effects aim to give a theatre-first feel that OTT cannot match. If the response is strong, it may push more myth-based films to try 3D. For now, HanuMan is ready to win hearts again and bring the magic of Anjanadri back to the big screen. &nbsp;

HanuMan To Re Release In 3D

HanuMan Returns To Theatres In 3D On June 25

&nbsp;&nbsp;Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor's sports based drama Peddi directed by Buchi Babu Sana is releasing on 4 June 2026. The makers are gearing up to promote the film in a huge way across the country ahead of its release.All eyes are on the film's trailer which will be launched at Mumbai on 18 May. Right after that Sound of Peddi will be organised at Bhopal on 23 May. In the meantime , speaking to scribes, Buchi Babu Sana shared Peddi highlights.He said Mega Star Chiranjeevi visited the set while shooting the wrestling sequence featuring Ram Charan. He said he left the shoot quickly as he couldn't see Ram Charan straining himself in the scorching Sun. He said later Chiranjeevi remarked that their hardwork will be rewarded.He said Rahman who never used to give his number to anyone however shared his number after hearing the story at the first instance. He said Rahman took sportively even when he rejected his tunes on multiple occasions. He said the special song will blow the minds of all.He said he didnnot narrate Peddi story to Chiranjeevi though he narrated Uppena story to him. He said even Ram Charan who hugged after hearing Peddi story never asked whether he narrated the story to Chiranjeevi. He said he feels great as his mentor Sukumar narrated Rangasthalam story to Chiranjeevi.He said one cannot plan such shocking and intense climax involving a top star and Ram Charan was game for the intense 45 minutes climax. He said he is ready to do another project with Ram Charan and though it is at the initial stage, he narrated the line to Ram Charan and in future Ram Charan will talk more about it. &nbsp;

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Peddi Highlights: Mega Star stayed away

The trailer of Mareechika sets up a strong and tense love-revenge story. It opens with calm moments between the lead pair and quickly moves into mystery and danger. The words Love, Revenge, and Betrayal flash on screen and define the mood. Visuals are sharp and moody, with rain, dark rooms, and close-up shots that build suspense. Ilaiyaraaja’s background score adds weight to every frame and lifts the tension.Viraj Ashwin, Regina Cassandra, and Anupama Parameswaran look intense and fit well into the thriller setup. The trailer avoids giving away the plot and ends on a sharp twist, which keeps curiosity high. The makers have confirmed the release date along with the trailer launch. Mareechika will hit theatres on May 29th. The team is promoting it as a chilling tale of love packed with suspense and smart twists. With just a few weeks to release, the buzz around the film is growing fast. The May 29th date puts it in a good window for thriller lovers.Mareechika is made as a love-revenge drama that blends emotion with crime elements. The story focuses on relationships that break down because of secrets, lies, and past actions. Viraj Ashwin plays the male lead, while Regina Cassandra and Anupama Parameswaran play key roles that drive the plot forward. Their roles look layered, with shades of both love and revenge seen in the trailer. The film promises a tight screenplay with strong character turns.The movie is produced by One More Hero Media and Lakshmi Bhupala Entertainment. Legend Ilaiyaraaja is composing the music, which is already a highlight after the trailer. Satish Kasetty directed the film. With a strong trailer, good cast, and May 29th release, Mareechika is now one of the awaited thrillers this summer.

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Mareechika Trailer Hints Love Turns Dark With Revenge And Betrayal

Tollywood is seeing a new debate about percentage sharing in theatres. Single screen owners want to start a percentage system for all films. In this system, the theatre and the film team share the ticket money based on a fixed rate. But producers of 17 big films are asking for a break from this rule. They say these are huge budget films and the old rental system works better for them. Talks are going on between producers, distributors, and exhibitors. The final decision will affect many films in 2026 and 2027.The 17 film list has all top stars. Ram Charan’s Peddi, Nani’s The Paradise, and Venkatesh-Trivikram’s AK47 are in it. Chiranjeevi’s Vishwambhara and Balakrishna’s 111th film are also asking for relief. Prabhas has two films in the list, Fauji and Spirit. Rajamouli Mahesh Babu’s Varanasi, Prashanth Varma’s Jai Hanuman, and NTR-Prashanth Neel film are included too. Allu Arjun has RaaKa and AA23. Chiranjeevi-Bobby film, Ram Charan’s RC17, and Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 are also there. Nani-Sujeeth film and Venkatesh-Anil Ravipudi film complete the list.Producers say these films have high cost and need big returns in the first week. The rental model gives them sure money to cover costs. With the percentage system, the income depends on public response each day. If a film slows down after day three, the team may lose money. Single screen owners say the percentage system is fair and helps small films too. They want one rule for all films. The film chamber is trying to find a middle path. A few meetings have already happened in Hyderabad.The next few weeks are key for this issue. If these 17 films get relief, other big films may ask for the same. This can change how Tollywood does business. Fans are watching the news closely because it may affect ticket rates and release dates. The industry hopes for a quick solution that helps both producers and theatre owners. More updates will come after the next round of talks.

17 Big Tollywood Films Seek Relief From New Theatre Percentage Rule

These Big Films Seek Exemption From Percentage System

&nbsp;&nbsp;Tollywood is ready for a big promo fight. Two huge pan India films are set to drop new content this week. Fans are waiting for Ram Charan’s Peddi trailer and Jr NTR’s film with Prashanth Neel. Both teams are planning back to back updates. Social media is already buzzing. The RRR stars are going head to head again, but this time with their new movies. The buzz is strong in all languages. Both films have kept things secret for months, so these new drops are very important.The Peddi trailer will come out on May 18 in Mumbai. The team first planned the event in Bhopal but moved it to Mumbai. The move is to get more national reach. Peddi will release in theatres on June 4. The film has big hopes in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and other markets. Ram Charan plays a strong rural role. The trailer is expected to show action, emotion, and mass moments. The music is by A R Rahman and the look of the film is grand. Fans think the trailer will set the tone for a big opening.Just one day later, on May 19, the NTR and Prashanth Neel team will share a special teaser or glimpse for the media. The film is still untitled and is called Dragon by fans. The makers have been quiet for a long time. Reports say the reveal will be big. NTR is coming in a new look with high style action. The film is made on a huge budget and is planned for June next year. This teaser will be the first real look at the film.Both drops are coming within 24 hours. This has made fans excited and active online. Meme pages, trend wars, and fan edits will flood social media once the content is out. Peddi is close to release and needs a strong push. The NTR Neel film wants to start early buzz for next year. If both videos connect with people, the hype for both films will grow fast across India. &nbsp;

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