Akka, an intense period crime-thriller series, is set to premiere on Netflix in March, starring Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte. The story takes place in the 1980s, in a fictional South Indian town called Pernuru, where a brutal power struggle unfolds. This setting allows the series to explore themes of crime, loyalty, and survival in a unique and captivating way. The series is produced by YRF Entertainment.\r\nThe series promises a gripping face-off between Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte, playing fierce and powerful gangsters. This marks Keerthy Suresh\'s debut in the web series realm, and Radhika Apte\'s return to the screen after her baby\'s birth in December. The chemistry between the lead actresses is expected to be a highlight of the series. With its intense storyline and powerful performances, Akka is expected to join the list of Netflix\'s best original series.\r\nAkka is written and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty, with veteran actor Tanvi Azmi playing a key role. The series dives deep into a violent crime world, showcasing a matriarchal society where women hold all the power. The show\'s unique blend of crime, drama, and action is expected to appeal to fans of series like Sacred Games and Mirzapur. The series\' music and cinematography are also expected to add to the overall tension and atmosphere of the show.\r\nThe cast of Akka is impressive, with Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte delivering standout performances. Overall, Akka is a highly anticipated series that is expected to make a big impact on Netflix. We have to wait and watch till March to know the result, but fans are already eagerly awaiting its release.

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Keerthy Suresh Akka On Netflix

Keerthy Suresh Akka A Gripping Crime Thriller on Netflix

Rajinikanth is set to make a comeback to comedy with his upcoming film Thalaivar 173, directed by Cibi Chakravarthy. The film promises to showcase the superstar in his vintage comedy and mass avatar, without any violent touch. This marks a departure from Rajinikanth\'s recent action-heavy roles, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return to the comedy genre.\r\nThalaivar 173 is a highly anticipated project that brings together Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, two towering icons of Indian cinema, after 46 years. Produced by Kamal Haasan\'s Raaj Kamal Films International, the film is scheduled to release during Pongal 2027. The shooting is likely to begin in April, and fans can expect a simple commercial family entertainer that connects with audiences of all age groups.\r\nThalaivar 173 is directed by Cibi Chakravarthy, known for his strong commercial storytelling with Sivakarthikeyan Don, with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The film\'s announcement has generated massive excitement among fans and industry circles alike, making it one of the most awaited projects in recent times. The film\'s storyline is expected to be emotionally driven, with a distinctive thematic approach.

Superstar Avoiding Violence

Thalaivar 173 Rajinikanth Return to Comedy

Dhurandhar, the spy action drama starring Ranveer Singh, has taken Netflix by storm with its massive international reach. The film, which was banned in several Gulf countries and Pakistan due to its anti-Pakistan content, is now trending at No. 1 on Netflix in these very countries. This unexpected turn of events has come as a surprise to many, given the film's earlier ban.
During its theatrical release, Dhurandhar was banned in Pakistan and several Gulf countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, resulting in a significant loss of revenue, reportedly around â‚¹100 crore. However, the film's OTT performance has more than made up for it, with an overwhelming response from audiences worldwide. The film is currently trending at No. 1 in several countries, with Telugu audiences showing exceptional love for it.
Dhurandhar is trending at No. 1 on Netflix in 10 countries, including India, Pakistan, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Maldives, Mauritius, Kuwait, and Oman. The film's success can be attributed to its gripping storyline, stellar performances, and high-octane action sequences. With such strong momentum, Dhurandhar is expected to maintain its popularity in the coming days and generate massive hype for its sequel, Dhurandhar 2, which is set to release on March 19, 2026.
The film's OTT release has also sparked mixed reactions online, with some fans expressing disappointment over the censored version available on Netflix. Despite this, the film's popularity shows no signs of waning, and it is expected to remain a top contender on the platform for the foreseeable future.&nbsp;

Dhurandhar Global Success on Netflix

Dhurandhar Trends at No 1 on Netflix Despite Banned Status

Nandamuri Balakrishna, a senior star hero in Telugu cinema, is gearing up for his next projects. One of his upcoming films is NBK111, directed by Gopichand Malineni, marking their second collaboration after the hit film Veera Simha Reddy. The film promises to be a high octane actioner. Nayanthara is cast as the female lead, and Thaman is composing the music.\r\nAnother exciting project is Balakrishna\'s collaboration with director Haneef Adeni, produced by Dil Raju. This marks a new combination for Balakrishna, who is known for his intense performances. Haneef Adeni, acclaimed for his work on the Malayalam film Marco, is expected to bring a unique flavour to this Telugu project. The film is likely to go on floors after Balakrishna completes his work on NBK111.\r\nBalakrishna\'s recent successes, including Akhanda, Bhagawanth Kesari and Daaku Maharaj, have solidified his position in the industry. His recent film, Akhanda 2, directed by Boyapati Sreenu, has disappointed at the boxoffice.&nbsp;\r\nThe versatility of Balakrishna is evident in his willingness to experiment with different genres and directors. With NBK111 and the Haneef Adeni project, he\'s set to entertain audiences with a mix of action, drama, and history. This is Dil Raju first collaboration with Nandamuri Balakrishna.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Dil Raju Brings Crazy Combination

Nandamuri Balakrishna In Dil Raju Production With Malayalam Director

Five individuals were detained in Pune in connection with the firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty\'s residence in Mumbai\'s Juhu area. The assailants fired at the first floor of the nine-storey building at around 12.45 AM, prompting a swift response from Mumbai Police and Crime Branch teams.\r\nThe detained individuals have been identified as Siddharth Deepak Yenpure, Samarth Shivshankar Pomaji, Swapnil Bandu Sakat, Aman Anand Marothe, and Aditya Dnyaneshwar Gayke. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sambhaji Kadam stated that the Pune police found the individuals from the Dhayari, Warje, and Karve Nagar areas and handed them over to the Mumbai police for further investigation.\r\nThe Mumbai police have registered a case under charges of attempt to murder and provisions of the Arms Act. The investigation is underway to determine if the detained individuals have any connection to any gang. Security outside Rohit Shetty\'s building has been intensified, with heavy police deployment and forensic teams collecting evidence.&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Police Detained Five In Firing At RS

Rohit Shetty Mumbai Home Targeted in Firing Incident Five Arrested

Tollywood for long has been batting for industry status for more than three decades but invain. In the midst of all this, Vijayender Reddy, president of the Telangana Controllers and Exhibitors Association speaking to scribes, shared his thoughts.\r\nHe said &ldquo;The request was first made during the tenure of NTR as Chief Minister in 1983 and was later followed up with the late Union Minister Sushma Swaraj. Unfortunately, it has not yielded any result,&rdquo;\r\nHe added \"Currently, theatres are paying around Rs 9 per unit on a commercial basis. If we are granted industry status, the tariff would come down to nearly Rs 4 per unit. Recognition would also enable us to avail bank loans, subsidies, and other benefits extended to industries,&rdquo;\r\nHe said &ldquo;We are hoping for a GST reduction in this budget and are keeping our fingers crossed,&rdquo; He shared &ldquo;Hundreds of theatres in districts across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are suffering huge losses. For tickets below Rs 100, we collect only 5 per cent GST from viewers, but we are forced to pay 18 per cent GST to distributors,&rdquo;\r\nCiting an example he said &ldquo;If a film collects Rs 1 lakh, we collect only Rs 5,000 as GST from the audience. But when we pay distributors Rs 1,18,000, we end up losing around Rs 13,000 per week. This is extremely unfortunate.&rdquo;\r\nHe pointed out . &ldquo;We are requesting both the Central and state governments to introduce a uniform GST rate for all tickets instead of different slabs,&rdquo;\r\nA prominent distributor said &ldquo;Audience turnout has become highly erratic. One day we see housefull shows, and on many other days there are not even six viewers per show, forcing us to cancel screenings,&rdquo;

Will Tollywood get Industry Status

Tollywood bats for Industry Status

In a development that surprised everyone, Victory Venkatesh hosted RSS Chief Mohan Bhagawat at his residence in Manikonda, Hyderabad\r\nRSS is entering into its centenary year and so as a part of the outreach, RSS Chief has been meeting various celebrities across the country. This time, on his visit to Hyderabad, Venkatesh hosted him at his residence.\r\nCelebrities like Nagarjuna, Nani, Teja Sajja, Varun Tej, Rana Daggubati and Ram Pothineni and producers Ravishankar Y and Sahu Garapati also graced the meeting.\r\nThe minutes of the meeting were not shared but Suresh Babu , brother of Venkatesh said &ldquo;It was a casual meeting with no specific agenda. I can&rsquo;t share more details,&rdquo;\r\nVenkatesh generally stays away from politics and is apolitical throughout his career. Even when his late father D.Ramanaidu served as TDP MP, he stayed away from politics. Though his elder daughter campaigned for her father in law, who won from Khammam as a MP on Congress ticket, Venkatesh stayed away.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Tollywood Celebs host RSS Chief

 Venkatesh hosts RSS Chief-Celebrities meet

Anurag Kashyap has come forward to defend the teaser of Yash\'s upcoming film Toxic, which sparked controversy due to its graphic sexual content. Speaking at the Bengaluru International Film Festival, Kashyap described the backlash as a reflection of \"cultural hypocrisy,\" highlighting the double standards in society where male actors often go shirtless without scrutiny, but women celebrating their sexuality are met with resistance.&nbsp;\r\nKashyap praised Toxic as \"an extremely courageous attempt,\" emphasizing that the outrage against the teaser exposes societal hypocrisy. The film\'s teaser features Yash\'s character in a macho, violent avatar, alongside a graphic sex scene with actress Beatriz Taufenbach, which many criticized as unnecessary. Taufenbach reportedly deleted her social media accounts following the backlash.\r\nToxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas, is a Kannada-English film written by Yash and Mohandas. The ensemble cast includes Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth.\r\nToxic is scheduled for release on March 19, 2026, Toxic clashes with Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The controversy surrounding the teaser has sparked debates on societal norms and the portrayal of women in cinema.&nbsp;

AK Supports Toxic Over Its Teaser Conteoversy

Anurag Kashyap Defends Toxic Teaser Amidst Controversy

Ram Charan and Upasana became proud parents when Upasana gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl and now with already blessed with Klin Kaara, they shared their excitement.\r\nRam Charan said \"Being blessed with three children fills me with gratitude. I\'m thankful to all our fans, loved ones and well-wishers, who have stood by us and supported us through every moment.\"\r\nUpasana added &ldquo;My father always believed that clarity of intention and faith go hand in hand. Today, I feel incredibly blessed to be a mother of three, exactly as we envisioned. Our hope is to raise children who are strong yet compassionate, aware that privilege carries responsibility - and that true legacy lies in giving back.&rdquo;\r\nRam Charan on the professional front is busy with his film Peddi which is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Buchhi Babu Sana. The film stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead with Rahman being the music director. Apart from it, Ram Charan is also starring in the direction of Sukumar.&nbsp;

RC-Upasana on raising three children

Ram Charan-Upasana share their children future plans

Eversince the lovebirds Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna got engaged speculation increased over their marriage.\r\nEven though they are tightlipped, speculation about their marriage date and venue is going viral for long. In the meantime, a latest video claiming that Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna will get married on 2 Febin Udaipur, Rajasthan is going viral.\r\nVideo currently circulating on social media features two girls strolling around the palace premises, offering a glimpse of the decorations being set up at the venue. In the clip, they claim the arrangements are part of the preparations for Rashmika and Vijay&rsquo;s grand wedding.\r\nThe leaked visuals offer a closer look at the scale of the preparations, showing stages, floral arrangements and ongoing work at the venue, further fuelling excitement among fans. The video features rows of chandeliers placed on the floor, ready to be installed, before panning to an elaborate stage that is being set up, which they claim is for the much-talked-about wedding.\r\nThe video claimed&nbsp; &ldquo;Guys, we are giving you an update. We are at the City Palace in Udaipur. And they are decorating the palace. And we came to know that someone is getting married here. And guess who? Who could it be? Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda. They are getting married. Let me show you the decorations. I am giving you exclusive news. On 2nd February, they are getting married.&rdquo;

Will VD-Rashmika turn marriage video rumours true

Video claiming Vijay Devarakonda-Rashmika with marriage date goes viral

Mahesh Babu-Rajamouli\'s Varanasi has been casting a magic spell on movie lovers across the world.\r\nThe film is progressing at a brisk pace and is racing for a grand release on 7 April 2027. In the meantime, it is coming out that the film becomes the first India nfilm to be shot at Antarctica.\r\nBattling extreme cold and untouched white landscapes, Rajamouli plans key sequences in the harshest terrain on Earth. The daring decision doesn&rsquo;t just raise the bar, it shatters it. The film also joins an elite global list, becoming only the fifth movie worldwide to capture Antarctica on camera.\r\nIt will be only the fifth ever film to be shot in Antarctica. The Antarctica shoot details will be revealed by the makers in the coming days. Keeravani is the music director for the film which stars Priyanka Chopra as the female lead and Prithviraj Sukumaran in a key role.&nbsp;

Varanasi to create history at Antarctica

Varanasi the first Indian film to be shot at Antarctica

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, the Tollywood star, has reportedly decided to change her name to Samantha Nidimoru after marrying filmmaker Raj Nidimoru on December 1, 2025. The intimate wedding ceremony took place at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, surrounded by close family and friends.&nbsp;

This isn't Samantha's first name change; she previously took her ex-husband Naga Chaitanya's surname, Akkineni, but reverted to her original name after their divorce. Samantha's decision to adopt her husband's surname has sparked excitement among fans, who view it as a symbol of her new beginning.&nbsp;

Samantha upcoming film, Maa Inti Bangaram, directed by Nandini Reddy and co-produced by Raj, will feature her updated name in the title credits. The film's teaser and posters have already received a strong response, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release.&nbsp;

Maa Inti Bangaram is an action entertainer that marks Samantha's return to Telugu cinema as the lead actress. The film also stars Gulshan Devaiah and Diganth, with veteran actors Gautami and Manjusha in pivotal roles. Raj Nidimoru, Samantha's husband, is involved in the project as a co-producer and creator adding a personal touch to the film.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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