Couple Friendly, starring Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi, is set to release on Valentine\'s Day, February 14, 2026. The film is a musical romantic love story directed by Ashwin Chandrasekhar and produced by UV Concepts. The movie\'s teaser and lyrical songs, \"Naalo Nenu..\" and \"Gaabara Gaabara..\", have received a positive response from the audience.\r\nThe film\'s story revolves around Shiva, a struggling interior designer from Nellore, who tries to make ends meet in Chennai. He meets Preethi, played by Manasa Varanasi, through a bike pooling service, and they gradually develop a connection. The film explores their journey as they navigate their feelings for each other.\r\nCouple Friendly features music by Aditya Ravindran, cinematography by Dinesh Purushothaman, and editing by Ganesh Siva. The film is being released in Telugu and Tamil, with passionate producer and distributor Dheeraj Mogilineni bringing it to audiences in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The movie promises to be a soulful celebration of love, music, and contemporary relationships, making it an apt choice for a Valentine\'s Day release.\r\nThe film\'s cast includes Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi in lead roles, with a talented technical team supporting the production. The movie is presented by UV Creations and produced by UV Concepts, with Ajay Kumar Raju P. serving as co-producer.

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Megastar Chiranjeevi has signed his next film under the direction of Bobby, with Priyamani confirmed as the female lead. This marks Priyamani\'s first collaboration with Chiranjeevi, and she will be playing his wife in the film. The movie is currently in the final stages of pre-production, with shooting expected to begin in March and a target release for Sankranthi 2027.\r\nChiranjeevi and Bobby\'s previous film, Waltair Veerayya, was a massive success, released during Sankranthi and setting high expectations for their new project. Fans are eagerly looking forward to this new film, hoping it will repeat the magic of their previous collaboration. The film promises to be an action packed drama, with Chiranjeevi\'s signature style and Bobby\'s direction.\r\nThe film\'s story revolves around Chiranjeevi\'s character, with Priyamani playing his wife. The movie is expected to feature high octane action sequences, emotional moments, and Chiranjeevi\'s charismatic performance. With Thaman S scoring the music, the film is set to have a grand release, aiming to be one of the biggest blockbusters of 2027.\r\nReports also suggest that the film to have a father - daughter emotional angle. The film\'s cast and crew are working hard to deliver a memorable cinematic experience. With Chiranjeevi\'s massive fan base and Bobby\'s proven track record, the movie is expected to be a major hit. The release date is strategically planned for Sankranthi 2027, aiming to attract a large audience during the festive season.

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Priyamani As Lead Pair For Chiranjeevi Upcoming Film with Bobby

Director on Shruti Haasan role in Akasamlo Oka Tara. Shruti Haasan is playing the female lead in Dulqer Salmaan\'s Akasamlo Oka Tara directed by Pavan Sadineni.\r\nThe makers on Shruti Haasan\'s birthday released a bold poster showing Shruti smoking a cigarette. Now, speaking to scribes, Pavan Sadineni revealed more about Shruti\'s role. He said &ldquo;Shruti Haasan plays a contemporary girl who wants to live life on her own terms. There is nothing bold about the character,&rdquo;\r\nHe added &ldquo;It is simply a reflection of today&rsquo;s mindset, not meant to sensationalize anything,\" He continued &ldquo;Probably, she was looking for exciting roles. When we approached her and narrated the story, she immediately liked it. Akasamlo Oka Tara is a breezy entertainer, and working with her has been quite interesting,&rdquo;\r\nOn the chemistry between the lead pair, Pavan said &ldquo;You will have to wait and watch how their equation evolves on screen,&rdquo; On Kamal Haasan and Shruti Haasan being part of Kalki 2898AD, he said &ldquo;It&rsquo;s great that both father and daughter are associated with Telugu cinema at the same time.&rdquo;

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 Director on Shruti Haasan role in Akasamlo Oka Tara

Gopi Mohan on Rajamouli Varanasi. Mahesh Babu-Rajamouli\'s magnum opus Varanasi is capturing the imagination of all. The film stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in important roles.\r\nIn the meantime, star writer Gopi Mohan shared his thoughts on Varanasi. He said &ldquo;It is one of the most eagerly awaited films in Indian cinema,&rdquo;and continued &ldquo;Rajamouli raised the bar of Telugu cinema with Baahubali and RRR, and now he is coming up with yet another epic.&rdquo;\r\nHe continued &ldquo;Mahesh Babu will be seen in a never-before avatar and is bound to enthrall North Indian and other non-Telugu-speaking audiences. He plays Lord Ram for the first time in his career and will breathe life into the role, alongside a modern forest adventurer character in this genre-bending supernatural thriller.&rdquo;\r\nHe shared &ldquo;For the first time, netizens have almost become writers and directors themselves, coming up with imaginative stories and theories about Varanasi after the teaser was unveiled. No film before has inspired people to let their imagination run so wild. It&rsquo;s a rare and welcome change from the usual clich&eacute;d trolling.&rdquo;\r\nHe added &ldquo;Rajamouli&rsquo;s visual imagination, epic storytelling, and his ability to present Telugu stars like Prabhas, Jr NTR, and Ram Charan in larger-than-life roles have expanded their fan base worldwide. Now, he has once again designed a fiery avatar for Mahesh Babu to break boundaries and dominate the box office.&rdquo;

Star Writer sensation on Varanasi

Gopi Mohan on Rajamouli Varanasi

Irumudi in fullswing. Mass Raja Ravi Teja who recently entertained with Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi is currently busy with his upcoming entertainer titled in an interesting and spiritual manner as Irumudi.\r\nIrumudi is directed by Shiva Nirvana and stars Priya Bhavani Shankar as the female lead. According to the latest, the film\'s shooting is progressing at a brisk pace. Inside talk is Shiva Nirvana is shooting important scenes on Sai Kumar and others.\r\nThe music for the film is tuned by GV.Prakash Kumar. On Republic Day, the makers released the film\'s title glimpse and it generated interest among movie lovers. The film also stars&nbsp; Baby Nakshatra in the role of Ravi Teja\'s daughter.\r\nThe film is bankrolled on Mythri Movie Makers in a prestigious mannner. Inside talk is Irumudi revolves around father -daughter boonding and how a father goes allout to save his daughter from the clear and present danger.

Irumudi in fullswing

Irumudi at supersonic pace

Salman hits back at trolls on Battle of Galwan teaser. Salman Khan is starring in Battle of Galwan directed by Apoorva Lakhia. The makers recently released the teaser&nbsp; and at the ISPL match between Bengaluru Strikers and Delhi Superheros, he spoke about the teaser and also the trolls.\r\nIt is known in the teaser,&nbsp; Salman rallying his troops for war while holding just a stick. The teaser shows him giving his enemies and his troops a glance, with trolls categorizing the latter look as &lsquo;romantic&rsquo;.\r\nSalman acknowledged the trolling he received and said, &ldquo;Ab kisi ko ye samajh mein ata hai ki ye romantic look hai, lekin Colonel hu bhayya. To ye, Colonel ka look hai jo ki samajhta hai ki apne team walon ko, apne jawano ko kaisa hosla de. Vaise hi look main inko bhi de sakta hoon (growls) uss look ka koi matlab hai nahi. Us look ka koi matlab hai nahi.&rdquo;\r\nThe synopsis of Battle of Galwan reads: &ldquo;At over 15,000 feet above sea level, in one of the harshest terrains, courage was tested like never before. Battle of Galwan brings to life a defining chapter of Indian history, a conflict fought in conditions where restraint, resolve and sacrifice became the ultimate weapons.&rdquo; The film is scheduled to release in theatres on April 17.

Salman Hits Back At Trolls

Salman hits back at trolls on Battle of Galwan teaser

Vijay talks about Jana Nayagan controversy and political inspiration. Jana Nayagan which happens to be Vijay\'s last film is embroiled in censor board controversy. Many feel he is unduly targeted as he entered politics and as TVK chief is set to strike in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.\r\nIn the meantime, Vijay shared his thoughts on Jana Nayagan controversy and his inspiration. NDTV Editor in Chief Rahul Kanwal says&nbsp; &ldquo;He&rsquo;s (Vijay) made up his mind, he&rsquo;s given up films. This is his future. He feels bad for his producer, who is suffering on account of Jana Nayagan not getting released. His films could get targeted on account of his presence in politics, is something he was totally prepared for mentally.&rdquo;\r\nHe continued&nbsp; &ldquo;He says I look up to Shah Rukh Khan; he speaks so well. His articulation, his elocution is very high. I used to see him, and I used to think, look at how well spoken this guy is. He also spoke of how MGR and Jayalalithaa have been role models for him, along with Karunanidhi. He&rsquo;s looked to them as stars, as models of what they were able to achieve.&rdquo;

Vijay on Jana Nayagan Controversy

Vijay talks about Jana Nayagan controversy and political inspiration

Shah Rukh Khan choreographed stunts in King. Shah Rukh Khan\'s upcoming film King directed by Siddharth Anand is generating immense interest among movie lovers.\r\nThe film is releasing on 24 December 2026. In the meantime, it is coming out that Shah Rukh Khan designed stunts for the film. A source shared &ldquo;You would be surprised to know how much he contributes to his films without ever taking credit for his efforts. In King, his daughter&rsquo;s career at stake. He is monitoring every department. Yes, he has choreographed the action scenes he shot himself, including those featuring Abhishek Bachchan.&rdquo;\r\nThe stunts were choreographed along with Siddharth Anand in Europe. The makers spent a whopping Rs 60crs for the stunts. Deepika Padukone is the female lead while Shah Rukh\'s daughter Suhana Khan is playing an important role.\r\nThe film also stars Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Rani Mukerji, and others in important roles. The music for the film is tuned by Anirudh Ravichandar.&nbsp;

King: SRK is the stunt choreographer

Shah Rukh Khan choreographed stunts in King

Chiranjeevi impressed by this young actor. Mega Star Chiranjeevi inspired many youngsters to dream big by entering into Tollywood and attain success showcasing their acting talent on the big screen.\r\nMany young actors go on record that they entered the film industry drawing inspiration from Chiranjeevi. Now, it is coming out that Chiranjeevi is impressed with the performance of the young actor.\r\nDirector Bobby at the success meet of Naveen Polishetty\'s Anaganaga Oka Raju revealed that among the young actors, Chiranjeevi is impressed with the performances and the films of Naveen Polishetty.\r\nHe said Chiranjeevi likes the acting of Naveen Polishetty. Naveen Polishetty on many occasions went on record that he drew inspiration from Chiranjeevi and he is a diehard fan of him.\r\nAnaganaga Oka Raju starred Meenakshi Chaudhary and Rao Ramesh in key roles under the direction of Maari. The film which released during Sankranti turned out to be a decent hit.&nbsp;

Chiru impressed by this Young Actor

Chiranjeevi impressed by this young actor

Parasakthi, a Tamil period political drama starring Sivakarthikeyan, is set to stream on ZEE5 from February 7, 2026. Directed by Sudha Kongara, the film explores the anti-Hindi agitations in Tamil Nadu during the 1965 protests. The story revolves around Sivakarthikeyan\'s character, Chezhiyan, a railway employee, and his brother, played by Atharvaa, who protests against the Centre\'s rule.&nbsp;\r\nThe film features a star-studded cast, including Ravi Mohan, Sreeleela, and Rana Daggubati, with music scored by GV Prakash. Made on a budget of â‚¹150-250 crore, Parasakthi collected 100 crore at the worldwide box office, receiving mixed reviews from critics and audiences. The OTT rights were sold to ZEE5 for â‚¹52 crore, making it a career high business for Sivakarthikeyan.&nbsp;\r\nParasakthi marks Sivakarthikeyan\'s 25th film and GV Prakash\'s 100th music composition. The film\'s digital debut is highly anticipated, given its strong cast and crew. With its thought-provoking themes and engaging storyline, Parasakthi is expected to resonate with audiences on OTT platforms. Earlier like Karthi\'s Vaa Vaathiyaar, Parasakthi too planned to release in Telugu too but skips Telugu release and is now going to stream with Telugu audio directly on OTT.\r\nWith music scored by GV Prakash, Parasakthi marks his 100th film and Sivakarthikeyan&rsquo;s 25th movie. It is to be noted that the period drama was first announced with Suriya onboard along with Vijay Varma, Dulquer Salmaan and Nazriya Fahadh. However, with Suriya opting out, a fresh cast was brought onboard and made the film.

Parasakthi OTT Streaming Date

Sivakarthikeyan Parasakthi OTT Streaming Date

Is Prabhas planning to save Maruthi with another project?. Over the last few days rumours spread that Prabhas known for his generous acts is planning to save Maruthi.\r\nIt is known that Prabhas-Maruthi\'s horror entertainer The Raja Saab which released amidst huge expectations turned out to be a huge disaster. Earlier reports came that he came forward to save the producer of The Raja Saab, TG.Vishwa Prasad of People Media Factory by ensuring that he get the rights of Sandeep Vanga\'s Spirit.\r\nApart from it, he promised to another film for the banner and asked them to come with a suitable story and director. Now, reports are coming that Prabhas came forward to do a project with Maruthi and it will be bankrolled by Homebale Films banner.\r\nHowever now it is coming out that there is no truth in these rumours. Prabhas team clarified that Prabhas didnot sign any projects and he is busy with Fauji and Spirit in the coming days.

Prabhas going allout for Maruthi

Is Prabhas planning to save Maruthi with another project

Sara Arjun took to social media to thank Allu Arjun for his positive review of Dhurandhar, calling it a \"brilliantly made film filled with fine performances\". Allu Arjun had praised the cast and crew, including Sara, saying she made a \"sweet presence\" in the film. Sara plays Ranveer Singh\'s love interest in the spy drama.\r\nSara expressed her gratitude, saying, \"Thank you so much Allu Arjun garu. Your generous words mean the world to our entire team. We poured our hearts into Dhurandhar and hearing this from an artist of your stature is truly special. Much love and respect.\"&nbsp;\r\nSara also mentioned looking forward to Allu Arjun\'s upcoming film, AA22, saying, \"Waiting for AA22.. The blast that gives goosebumps\". Dhurandhar has overcome initial criticism about Sara\'s pairing with Ranveer Singh, earning mostly positive reviews and crossing â‚¹1300 crore at the global box office.&nbsp;\r\nSara\'s mention of AA22 seems strategic, as she is set to make her Telugu debut with Euphoria, a youthful drama directed by Gunasekhar, next month.&nbsp;

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