&nbsp;&nbsp; Dhanush teaming with Mission Mangal director. Dhanush is known for his versatile and impactful performances. However, his last film Kara directed by Vignesh Raja failed to set the screens on fire at the box office.In the meantime, reports are coming that Dhanush is lining up a pan India entertainer and it will be helmed by Jagan Shakti who shot to fame with Mission Mangal. Inside talk is Jagan already approached Dhanush with the story and the script and Dhanush showed interest in starring in it.The project may go to sets once Dhanush completes his current commitments. His upcoming film D55 is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Rajkumar Periasamy. The film stars Sreeleela and Sai Pallavi as the female leads.The music for the film is tuned by Sai Abhyankar and film backed by Dhanush's Wunderbar Films, in association with RTake Studios. The film was earlier set to be produced by Anbuchezhiyan and Sushmita Anbuchezhiyan under their Gopuram Films banner before the change took place. &nbsp;

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Dhanush lining up pan India entertainer

Dhanush teaming with Mission Mangal director

&nbsp;&nbsp;Deepika wraps King in SA. Deepika Padukone who announced her second pregnancy, according to sources wrapped shooting for her role for Shah Rukh Khan's King in the South Africa schedule and now returned back to Mumbai.She was spotted at the Mumbai airport and in the videos she briefly stopped to greet photographers before leaving for home. Soon after her pictures and videos appeared online, fans could not stop talking about her radiant appearance, with many praising her “pregnancy glow”.Deepika Padukone had travelled to South Africa last month with her husband, Ranveer Singh, for the latest filming schedule of the much-awaited project. Deepika Padukone wore an oversized cobalt blue co-ord set featuring a loose button-down shirt and matching straight-fit trousers. She added a pop of colour with bright yellow trainers and completed the look with brown sunglasses and a handbag. Her hair was tied back neatly, giving the overall appearance a relaxed and effortless feel. Fans were also quick to notice that she had worn the same outfit while flying out of Mumbai in April for the Cape Town shoot. &nbsp;

Deepika done with King

Deepika wraps King in SA

&nbsp;&nbsp;Hombale Films is now moving into overseas distribution for the first time. The big production house picked Ram Charan’s Peddi as its first international release project. This is a huge step for the team behind KGF, Kantara, and Salaar. Over the years, Hombale has become famous for making big films that connect with people everywhere. Their movies cross language lines and pull in fans from many countries. Now they want to take their films directly to the world audience.Peddi is one of the most awaited pan India films of 2026. The film is directed by Buchi Babu Sana and has A. R. Rahman scoring the music. Ram Charan’s new look and raw action scenes are already creating a lot of buzz. The team promises strong visuals and a rooted story. With Hombale backing the overseas release, trade experts say the film will get a wide launch in many countries. People feel this move will help Peddi reach more fans outside India.The news has made fans and trade circles very excited. Many say Hombale’s entry into distribution will change how big Telugu films release abroad. Peddi already has strong hype because of Ram Charan’s star power and Rahman’s music. Now with Hombale handling the international market, expectations are even higher. The company is known for planning large scale releases and strong marketing.&nbsp;Peddi is set for a grand worldwide release on June 4th. The film will hit theatres in multiple languages. With Hombale Films now in the overseas game, Peddi could set new records for a Telugu film outside India.

Hombale To Release Peddi In Overseas

Hombale Films Enters Overseas Market With Ram Charan’s Peddi

&nbsp;Telugu movies Biker and Raakaasa came to theatres in April and are now streaming on Netflix. Both films are doing really well online. Raakaasa had a decent run in theatres and kept that energy on OTT. Biker did not do well in cinemas, but it is getting a second chance on Netflix. Fans who missed it in theatres are watching it now and sharing good words online.Biker stars Sharwanand and had a slow start at the box office. But on Netflix, it quickly entered India’s Top 10 trending films. Viewers say the film feels fresh on OTT and many are recommending it to friends. Raakaasa is also holding strong. It was in the top spot on Netflix India right after release and has stayed in the charts since then. The film’s action and emotion are clicking with the OTT audience. Both movies are now part of daily talk on film pages and fan groups.They are also facing strong competition from the Malayalam hit Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam. That film topped Netflix India and even made it to the global Top 10 non-English list with big views. People from all languages, including Telugu viewers, are praising its humor and strong writing. Online threads are full of clips and funny scenes from the film. Even with that hit around, the two Telugu films are holding their ground.As per the latest Netflix numbers, Raakaasa is at 2nd in India Top 10, Biker is at 3rd, and Bharathanatyam 2 is at 4th. Globally, Raakaasa is 6th, Biker is 7th, and Bharathanatyam 2 is 8th in the non-English list. This is a big win for Telugu cinema on a world stage. It shows that a film can flop in theatres but still find love on OTT. &nbsp;

Biker and Raakaasa Shine on Netflix

Telugu Films Biker and Raakaasa Shine on Netflix Top Charts

&nbsp;Suirya Karuppu shows cancelled, film postponed?. In a shocking development the 9 AM shows planned for Suriya's Karuppu/ Veerabhadrudu were canncelled due to financial issues. Now reports are coming that the film release itself may be postponed indefinitely.Still, people are wondering whether the film will release by afternoon with the makers resolving the issues. Director RJ.Balaji during the film's promotions shared that the project faced multiple problems. Producers posted "Due to unavoidable reasons 9am shows will be cancelled for Karuppu. Our sincere apologies to everyone!"The film stars Trisha as the female lead with Sai Abhyankar scoring the music. Indrans, Natty, Swasika, Sshivadha, Anagha Maya Ravi, Supreeth Reddy and Others are playing important roles in the film. &nbsp;SR Prakash Babu and SR Prabu &nbsp;are bankrolling the project under Dream Warrior Pictures.The developments involving Karuppu will further dent Suriya's market as he is already reeling under the string of flops. &nbsp;

 Shocker: Karuppu shows cancelled

Suirya Karuppu shows cancelled - film postponed?

&nbsp;The Muni Kanchana series is one of South India’s biggest horror comedy hits. Now Raghava Lawrence is working on the final part, Kanchana 4. The team has finished many shooting schedules but they are still doing reshoots. Reports say some scenes did not look perfect, so Lawrence wants to shoot them again. He is known for giving his best, and he wants the last film to be special for fans. The movie has a huge budget and has been filming in many places for a long time.There is a lot of talk about the ghost role this time. Many say Pooja Hegde will play the female spirit, and she will play a deaf character. If this is true, it will add strong emotion to the story. The franchise is famous for powerful backstories for its ghost roles. Nora Fatehi is also joining the cast in an important part. Her dance and screen presence could pull in a wider audience.Kanchana 3 was a massive hit in 2019 and collected over 130 crore worldwide. It became one of the top Tamil films of that year. Now Kanchana 4 is planned as a pan India film for all languages. The team is taking extra time with reshoots to make sure every frame looks good. With a strong cast, big scale, and Lawrence’s track record, expectations are very high. &nbsp;

Kanchana Final Chapter Facing Reshoots

Kanchana 4 Gets Bigger With Reshoots and Star Cast

The clash over rental and profit sharing in Telugu cinema is getting bigger. It is no longer just a small issue between theatres and producers. Now it is a direct fight between top players like SVC, Asian Cinemas, and Mythri Movie Makers. Many people in the industry say the pressure is aimed at big production houses, and Mythri is right in the middle of it. The debate is heating up because both sides have strong points, and it could affect how big films release.&nbsp;Look at the coming lineup of top hero films. Mythri is leading the race. They are producing Peddi, NTRNeel, and Fauzi. They are also in final talks for Telugu states rights of Varanasi and Raaka. Apart from these, Mythri has deals with almost every big star. Because of this strong hold, some feel the push from SVC Group and friends is making things tough for large producers. If the rules change fast, it may create problems for huge budget movies that need smooth releases.&nbsp;Theatre owners like Asian Cinemas say the old rental system is not working for them anymore. They want a fair share, and many agree that theatres need better revenue to survive. Mythri’s Ravi Shankar had said earlier that a sudden move to a percentage system in Telangana is not right. He wants proper talks with all parties first. So both sides have valid reasons. But a sudden, big change could shake the whole system. Now the talk is not just about money. It is also about who holds power in Telugu cinema.&nbsp;People in trade circles are asking a simple question. If the same exhibitors who took rights for Varanasi, Spirit, and Raaka were producers, would they still support this change? Many think the stand might be different. The whole issue shows that Telugu film business is changing. It is not just about tickets and screens. It is also about control between big producers and big theatre chains.

Fight Over Movie Rentals Getting Bigger

Everyone Trying To Get Control Over Exhibitors Issues

&nbsp;Rajinikanth shares shocking fact about his ego. Rajinikanth is known for his humble and down to earth nature. Speaking at the&nbsp; 45 years of the Art of Living Foundation and the 70th birthday of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Rajini said “Gurudev asked me to go with him. I told him it would mean a lot of disturbance for him. But he said, ‘no problem, no disturbance, just come’... I thought naturally people would be there, recognise me, shout my name, ask for a photo, and stuff. I also saw many people from Tamil Nadu.”He said “Thousands of people were there. To be frank, not even a single person looked at me… Forget about photos and autographs; not even a single person looked at or spoke to me. I was waving, but no one looked at me…. I have met many politicians and industrialists, but this incident crushed my ego.”The actor shared that Ravishankar then assured him there would be “no disturbance”. To this, Rajinikanth jokingly responded, “Idhar disturb ho gaya,” gesturing towards his head. He wrapped up by saying that it showed him the “power of spirituality”.

When Super Star Ego Got Crashed

Rajinikanth shares shocking fact about his ego

&nbsp;&nbsp;Veteran Tollywood comedian Ali got into trouble after acting in a Ghar Soap ad. The ad showed the soap being worshipped with Lakshmi Puja while chants for Goddess Lakshmi played in the background. Many people felt it used religious symbols for sales and called it disrespectful. The issue blew up online within hours. Several Hindu groups and users said the ad hurt their feelings and even asked others to boycott Ali’s movies. This is not the first time a Tollywood star faced such a problem.Ali saw the reaction and quickly responded with a video apology. He said he never meant to hurt anyone’s beliefs. A Mumbai company had asked him to do the ad. The idea came from a funny scene in his old film Devudu Chesina Manushulu. It was meant only for laughs, not to insult any religion. Ali added that even his close friends told him the ad could look wrong. He listened to them and took action fast. The ad has now been taken down from all platforms.Ali handled it well and responded fast without causing further damage. Artists should check scripts more carefully before signing brand deals. Brands often use festival themes, and the line between fun and faith can get blurry. Ali has acted in hundreds of films and is loved for his comedy timing. He said he respects all religions and thanked people for sharing their views. He also asked everyone to move on and focus on positive work.

Ali In Soap Controversy

Ali Says Sorry After Ghar Soap Ad Sparks Backlash

&nbsp;&nbsp;Jagapathi Babu shocker about Shah Rukh Khan. Jagapathi Babu is known for his powerful performances and he even shared screen presence with Shah Rukh Khan.Jagapathi Babu shared , “At the end of Anthahpuram, there’s a smoking shot, a death shot, which was repeated by Shah Rukh garu…the king Khan. Something didn’t work or I don’t know, it did not happen (in Shakti). So, he was very frustrated and he said something, which I cannot tell, it’s off the record. It was actually something really bad but it was the biggest compliment of my life.”The actor also stated that years later, he asked Shah Rukh if it was true. “Afterwards, when I met him, I asked him if he really said that about me. He said (nods head), but sorry, I did not mean it. I told him it was the biggest compliment I had gotten.” Currently Jagapathi Babu is playing an important role in Ram Charan's Peddi directed by Buchi Babu Sana. &nbsp;

When Jaggu Bhai frustrated SRK

Jagapathi Babu shocker about Shah Rukh Khan

&nbsp;&nbsp;NTR has tremendous fan following and he is currently busy with interesting and exciting projects like Dragon with Prashanth Neel and a mythological entertainer under the direction of Trivikram Srinivas.Fans are gearing up to celebrate NTR birthday on 20 May and the makers of Dragon will be coming up with a powerful glimpse at the stroke of 12.06 AM on 20 May.In the meantime, NTR office came up with a warning to one and all. In a official press release, it stated that it has come to their notice that few fans associations have been collecting funds and donations using NTR's name. They said NTR is no way associated with them and asked fans not to encourage such activities.He said people should believe only if any official communication comes from NTR himself. They asked fans to be vigilant against such fans associations who are collecting money using NTR's name.&nbsp;

NTR Office Warns Fans 

NTR office sounds warning

Tabu is currently playing an important role in Nagarjuna's milestone 100th film under the direction of Ra.Karthik.Tabu speaking to scribes spoke about being judged on aged. She said “People are more worried about your age than you are yourself. They want to show you the mirror, as though you don’t have one at home,”She said &nbsp;“The person answering that question hasn’t aged overnight. We experience it every single day. It’s not like one day someone wakes up at 20 and next day they turn 45,”She said "people in the industry expected actors to avoid giving direct opinions on scripts and instead use “date issues” as an excuse. “You should not give a real reason for not doing a film,” she said while recalling the advice she received. “Give the excuse of dates and walk away. I didn’t understand that. If I don’t like the script, I don’t like it. And I said so.” &nbsp;

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