Ram Charan-Upasana expecting twins in couple of days. The New Year started on a delightful note for mega family. Mega Star Chiranjeevi scored a resounding hit with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu which released&nbsp; on Sankranti. The film turned out to be the highest grosser in Chiraneevi\'s career.\r\nMega fans are in a celebratory mode but inside talk is there are more celebrations and delightful news coming from Mega family on the personal front. It is known that Ram&nbsp; Charan and Upasana are expecting twins. Now reports are coming that Upasana is due for delivery and it may happen on 31 Jan 2026.\r\nIt is known that Ram Charan and Upasana are blessed with Klin Kaara annd 20 June 2023 and they announced that they are expectinng twins on 23 October 2025.\r\nRam Charan on the professional front is busy with his film Peddi under the direction of Buchhi Babu Sana and also has his next with Sukumar.&nbsp;

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Mega Double Delight arriving anytime

Ram Charan-Upasana expecting twins in couple of days

Jana Nayagan having communal elements . Thalapathy Vijay\'s Jana Nayagan directed by H.Vinoth hit the roadblock due to censor row. In the midst of all this, Madras High Court came up with a shocking remarks.\r\nHigh Court cited communal disharmony concerns over the film\'s release. High Court felt that few elements and scenes showing national symbols in an objectionable manner could have been avoided. The court felt that these elements shown in the film with external forces will disrupt the communal harmony in the country.\r\nNow, inside talk is KVN Productions in consultation with Vijay, is planning to withdraw all the cases against the Censor Board and also go for an out of the court settlement which will resolve the issue and facilitate the film\'s release at the earliest.\r\nThe film stars Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and Mamitha Baiju in important roles. The music for the film is tuned by Anirudh Ravichander.&nbsp;

Communal Elements In Jana Nayagan

Jana Nayagan having communal elements

Mega Star and all his fans are over the moon with the sensation Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu created releasing during Sankranthi. The film turned out to be the highest grosser in Chiranjeevi's career.

This now increased the expectations on his socio fantasy entertainer Vishwambhara. It is known that the film started longtime back under the direction of Mallidi Vasishtha. The film during that time have the nostalgic feeling of Chiranjeevi's Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari. But the poor VFX put paid to their dreams.&nbsp;

However, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu ignited everything back and now all eyes are on when the film will be releasing. Couple of days back, rumours spread that the makers are considering either 9 May or 10 July as the possible release date.&nbsp;

In the meantime suggestions came that they could actually lock 27 March 2026 release, as Ram Charan's Peddi opted out of the race. In the midst of all this, Chiranjeevi shared a wonderful news over the film's release date.

Replying to the release date question, Chiranjeevi said that they are considering either 9 or 10 July 2026. Fans are delighted to hear the news. Keeravani is the music director for the film which features Trisha, Meenakshi Chowdhary and Ashika Ranganath adding the glamour touch and Kunal Kapoor is playing the role of the antagonist.&nbsp;

Chiru Leaks On Vishwambhara

Chiranjeevi reveals Vishwambhara release date 

Chiranjeevi shares his Podcast dreams. Mega Star Chiranjeevi is currently over the moon with his recent release Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu turning out to be the highest grosser in his career.He is now gearing up to start&nbsp; his next project with Bobby. He also has his film Vishwambhara linedup for release. In the meantime, speaking to scribes he said he loves doing podcasts though others suggested him to do documentaries.He said his daughter Sushmita and director BVS.Ravi came up with the idea and shared that he would love to to share his experiences in life by doing podcasts.Recollecting his experiences, he said he cannot balance both films and politics and added that his brother Pawan Kalyan is good at doing so. He said he loves to do photoshoots by changing various outfits though doing a photoshoot with one outfit is more than enough.He said he is not good at business and his brother in law Allu Aravind is good at it. He said he keeps himself busy and by the time he hits bed at 9.30 PM, he falls fast asleep.

Mega Star surprises with Podcast

Chiranjeevi shares his Podcast dreams

Ranveer Singh in trouble for mocking Kantara. It is known that at the closing ceremony of IFFI 2025, Ranveer Singh mimicked Rishab Shetty\'s performance in Kantara -Chapter 1 saying&nbsp; \"I watched Kantara Chapter 1 in theatres, and Rishab, it was an outstanding performance, especially when the female ghost (Chamundi Daiva) enters your body - that shot was amazing.\"It triggered a huge controversy and Ranveer Singh was forced to apologise and at that time even Rishab said \"Uska jo seriousness hai, jo Daiva nartak hai, unko humne bahot carefully show kiya hai. Usme kuch bhi idhar-udhar nahi hona chahiye [We have treated it with deep seriousness. The Daiva nartak has been depicted with great care; nothing should be distorted].\"Ranveer Singh said \"My intention was to highlight Rishab&rsquo;s incredible performance in the film. Actor to actor, I know how much it takes to perform that particular scene in the way he did, for which he has my utmost admiration.\"However, once again Ranveer Singh seems to have landed in trouble as case has been registered in Bengaluru and an FIR has been filed against him. The case has been registered at the High Grounds Police Station in Bengaluru. The case has been booked under Sections 196, 299 and 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. A Bengaluru-based advocate called Prashanth Methal has filed the complaint.The FIR states that the complainant came across a video of the performance on December 2, 2025, while viewing Instagram at the Karnataka State Billiards Association in Bengaluru. The video was reportedly shared by an account named Brief Chaat.Methal also alleged in his complaint that Singh imitated the expressions associated with Panjurli and Guliga Daiva. Methal described the imitation as crude, comical, and derogatory.

FIR Against Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh in trouble for mocking Kantara

The Paradise picks up pace.&nbsp; Natural Star Nani\'s The Paradise directed by Srikanth Odela has been increasing the interest levels ever since its announcement. People have been waiting eagerly for the film release on 26 March 2026 but now reports are coming that the film will not be releasing at this date.\r\nRumours said that the makers completed only 50% of the shoot and this came as a surprise for all. In the meantime, it is coming out that the makers are gearing up to complete the other half of the shoot. The makers started the new schedule in Hyderabad. They are keen to wrap the shoot as soon as possible.\r\nThe film features Kayadu Lohar as the female lead while&nbsp; Mohan Babu, Sonali Kulkarni, Babu Mohan, Tanikella Bharani, and others are playing important roles. The music for the film is tuned by Anirudh Ravichander.\r\nSudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner is bankrolling the project in a prestigious manner.

The Paradise on unfinished mission

The Paradise picks up pace

The spy action thriller 'Dhurandhar', which rocked the Bollywood box office, is now generating interest across the country for its OTT entry. The film, which became the top grosser of Ranveer Singh's career, created records in North India but could not provide the full experience to the Telugu audience in theaters due to lack of Telugu dubbing.&nbsp;
Telugu fans, who were left behind, are now hoping to watch this film in its entirety on OTT. Dhurandhar's digital rights have been acquired by Netflix, and there's speculation that streaming will start on January 30, 2026. However, there's no official announcement from Netflix yet.&nbsp;
The film's success, having grossed over â‚¹1,283 crore worldwide, makes it one of the highest grossing Hindi films of 2025. There's a possibility of a Telugu audio version, given Netflix's trend of releasing big budget films in multi audio and Ranveer Singh's fanbase in the South.&nbsp;
Dhurandhar Part 2, titled 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', is set to release pan India on March 19, 2026. If Part 1 reaches Telugu audiences before Part 2, the market will strengthen. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is a high intensity spy thriller starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal.

Suspence on Dhurandhar OTT release

No Official Announcement From Netflix About Dhurandhar OTT Release In Telugu

The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond has dropped a haunting motion poster, setting the tone for a intense narrative that explores dark realities. The film, presented by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, is directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and stars Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia, and Aishwarya Ojha in lead roles. The poster features haunting visuals and a chilling soundtrack, hinting at the film\'s focus on stories that often go untold. The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond is the sequel to the critically acclaimed film The Kerala Story, which was known for its hard-hitting storytelling and controversial subject matter. The first film was a commercial success, grossing over â‚¹300 crore at the box office and winning two National Film Awards, including Best Cinematography and Best Direction.The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond promises an unflinching look at the realities of the country, delving into \"hidden truths\" across the nation. The film\'s makers have hinted at a more intense and dark narrative, continuing the legacy of its predecessor. The official teaser for the film will be released on January 30, giving fans a glimpse into what they can expect from this highly anticipated sequel.Vipul Amrutlal Shah has co-written the script with Amarnth Jha, ensuring a gripping storyline that explores the unexplored. With its talented cast and intense narrative, The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond is expected to be a major hit at the box office. The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond is set to release on February 27, 2026.

The Kerala Story 2 A Haunting Sequel

The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond Haunting Motion Poster

The Telangana High Court has upheld a single judge bench's interim order directing the state government to notify proposed movie ticket price hikes at least 90 days prior to a film's release. This ruling came in response to an appeal filed by M/s Shine Screens India LLP, producers of the Chiranjeevi-starrer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, challenging the interim order.

The division bench, comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G. M. Mohiuddin, observed that the interim order had not affected the release of the film and granted liberty to all parties to raise their arguments in the ongoing writ petition. The court requested the writ court to hear the matter expeditiously after completion of pleadings.

The ruling is seen as a significant development in regulating movie ticket price hikes in Telangana. The single-judge bench had directed the state government to place any decision regarding ticket price hikes at least 90 days before a film's release, as mandated under Section 7A of the Telangana Cinemas Regulation Act, 1955. This aims to allow stakeholders, including the audience, sufficient time to seek a review of such decisions.

The producers had argued that enforcing a strict 90-day rule would adversely impact them, particularly when price revisions are driven by financial considerations. However, the division bench reiterated that all issues raised by the appellant can be adequately examined by the writ court.

High Court Ruling on Ticket Price

Telangana High Court Upholds 90 Days Rule For Ticket Hikes

Arijit Singh, the renowned singer, has announced his retirement from playback singing, sending shockwaves across the music industry and among fans. The double National Award winner shared the unexpected news through a social media post, citing creative boredom and a desire to explore music without boundaries as reasons for his decision. This move comes after a stellar career spanning over 15 years, with over 800 songs recorded across languages.

Arijit Singh's journey in the music industry has been extraordinary, with his playback singing debut in 2010 and Bollywood entry in 2011. He rose to fame with Aashiqui 2 (2013) and went on to record an average of 50 songs a year. He has also explored music composition and consistently toured India and abroad with sold out concerts.

Despite his immense success, Arijit Singh has always remained detached from the glamour of Bollywood, preferring to stay away from celebrity parties and media attention. Industry insiders believe that the singer may have felt creatively exhausted, leading to his decision to focus on creating music on his own terms. Arijit Singh has emphasized that this is not the end of music, but rather a new beginning, and fans are eagerly awaiting his next move.

The singer's decision has left fans heartbroken, but many believe this is merely the beginning of a new phase, possibly more independent music, experimentation, and personal artistic exploration. Arijit Singh's voice has left an indelible mark on Indian music, and his next chapter will be watched closely by millions. He is also planning to direct a film.&nbsp;

Reason Behind Star Singer Retirement

Arijit Singh Cites Creative Boredom As Reason For his Early Retirement

Director Shankar\'s long awaited dream project, Velpari, is finally getting a producer. Bollywood production house Pen Media has come on board to produce the historical big budget film, which is based on Su Venkatesan\'s Tamil novel, Veera Yuga Nayakan Velpari. This news comes after Shankar\'s recent failures, Indian 2 and Game Changer, made it challenging for him to secure funding.\r\nPen Media has requested a detailed budget and schedule from Shankar, along with a written assurance that the budget won\'t be exceeded. This move is seen as a cautious approach by the producers, given Shankar\'s history of exceeding planned budgets in his previous projects.\r\nShankar is currently working on the pre production and budget estimation for Velpari. The film is expected to be a three part fantasy historical movie, aiming for a worldwide audience. It will tell the story of the legendary Tamil ruler Vel Pari and his fight against the three Tamil kingdoms. With Pen Media on board, Velpari is set to be a grand production, comparable to Hollywood blockbusters like Game of Thrones and Avatar.&nbsp;\r\nThe lead actor for Velpari is still undecided, with Suriya and Vikram being considered for the role. Shankar has expressed his desire to explore new aspects of his filmmaking with Velpari, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release.

Shankar Gets Producer For His Next

Shankar Velpari Gets a Producer Amidst Challenges

Tharun Bhascker is all set with his next film as an actor, Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi, a Telugu remake of the Malayalam hit Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey. Directed by A. R. Sajeev, the film features Eesha Rebba as the female lead, paired opposite Tharun Bhascker. The family drama also stars Brahmaji and Rohini Noni in supporting roles, making it a highly anticipated release.

The makers have announced an attractive offer for the paid premieres, scheduled for January 29. Couples can avail a special 1+1 movie ticket offer at selected centers, including Asian Muktha AC2 Cinemas and Gowthami Theatre. This move aims to entice audiences and create buzz around the film's theatrical release on January 30, 2026.

Medium, Small budget films are adopting innovative strategies to attract audiences to theatres. Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi's buy one get one ticket deal is one such example. Other strategies include releasing films on lower ticket prices, leveraging social media for promotions, and collaborating with influencers to reach a wider audience. These moves are expected to boost ticket sales and create a loyal fan base.

The success of Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi could pave the way for more medium budget films to experiment with promotional strategies. With the film industry evolving rapidly, it's exciting to see how these strategies will shape the future of cinema. The confidence of the makers, despite the recent trend of remakes not doing well, is noteworthy.

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