Reports emerged that Megastar Chiranjeevi would play a key role in Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit, exciting fans and Telugu cinema audiences. However, sources close to Chiranjeevi confirm these reports are false. The makers of Spirit approached Chiranjeevi, but he didn't respond positively to the offer.
Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga had earlier clarified that Chiranjeevi isn't part of Spirit, stating he'd prefer a full length film with the Megastar rather than a cameo. Chiranjeevi's team has denied recent rumors, confirming he's not involved in the project. With this clarification, fans are eager to know more about Spirit's cast and plot.
Spirit, starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, is being produced by Vanga and T-Series. The film's production is underway, with key scenes shot and plans for foreign shoots. Fans are waiting for official updates on the film's release and cast.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga's direction and Prabhas's performance are expected to make Spirit a major hit. With Chiranjeevi not part of the project, expectations are high for the film's unique storyline and cast. Spirit is scheduled to hit the screens on March 5, 2027.

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Megastar Not Doing Spirit

Chiranjeevi Not Part of Prabhas Spirit

Rashmika Mandanna, known as the 'national crush', has made headlines with her decision to be selective about item songs. She's impressed audiences with her performances in films like 'Goodbye' and 'Thamma', and now she's setting clear boundaries regarding special songs.&nbsp;
According to reports, Rashmika has decided to do item songs only for two directors, keeping her options limited. She didn't revealed about those directors as of now. This decision has sparked discussion in Tollywood, with some directors disappointed by her conditions.
Rashmika's busy schedule includes projects like 'Maisaa', Vijay Deverakonda's 14th film,RanaBaali and 'Cocktail 2' in Bollywood. Her strategy seems to focus on presenting herself as a versatile actress and dancer, approving item songs only when necessary. With her pan-India craze, Rashmika is making calculated moves to solidify her position in the industry.
Rashmika's recent performances have garnered praise, including her fiery dance in 'Tum Mere Na Huye' from 'Thamma'. Fans and critics alike appreciate her energy and expressions. With upcoming projects and a selective approach to item songs, Rashmika Mandanna continues to make waves in the entertainment world.

Rashmika Sets Boundaries

Rashmika Says No To Item Songs Except For Two Directors

The highly anticipated film Dragon, starring Jr NTR and directed by Prashanth Neel, has completed a major night shooting schedule at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad. The team filmed intense action sequences with night effects, and Prajwal Gowda shared updates on Instagram, exciting fans. The next schedule is set to start soon, with the team planning to shoot in Africa.
Dragon promises to be a mass action entertainer, with Prashanth Neel's trademark heavy action, dark tone, and powerful elevations. The film's script has been tweaked to meet Jr NTR's high standards, and Ravi Basrur is composing the music. Rukmini Vasanth plays the female lead, and Anil Kapoor is in a key role. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts, the film is planned for a pan-India release on June 25, 2026.
The team has completed location recce in Africa and will start filming there soon. The film's action sequences are expected to be intense, making it one of Jr NTR's best action roles. Fans are eagerly waiting for more updates, and the film's success is expected to be a game-changer in Indian cinema.
With its grand scale and high-octane action, Dragon is set to impress audiences across languages. The film's background score by Ravi Basrur is expected to elevate the viewing experience.

NTR NEEL Dragon Shooting Update

NTR NEEL Done With Intense Night Action Shoot

Border 2, the spiritual sequel to the 1997 war classic, has hit theaters on January 23, 2026, and fans are eager to know when it will be available on OTT. The film, starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, has received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many praising its patriotic theme and strong performances.
The makers of Border 2 have sold the digital rights to Netflix, ensuring that viewers worldwide will have access to the war drama once it leaves cinemas. Although the official OTT release date hasn't been announced, industry trends suggest it could be available for digital viewing around March or April 2026, roughly 6-8 weeks after its theatrical release.
Border 2 is a war film directed by Anurag Singh, set against the backdrop of the 1971 India-Pakistan war, focusing on untold stories of bravery and sacrifice. The film features an ensemble cast, including Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh, and Medha Rana, adding emotional depth to the story. With its strong theatrical run, Border 2 is expected to make a significant impact on OTT platforms.
The original Border (1997) is currently streaming on JioHotstar, allowing fans to revisit the classic and build hype for the sequel. As Border 2 continues to break box office records, fans are eagerly awaiting its digital premiere, which promises to bring the film's powerful narrative to a wider audience.

Border 2 OTT Streaming Details

Border 2 OTT Release Window Platform

Anil Ravipudi is now toast of Tollywood after the sensation his film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu starring Mega Star Chiranjeevi is creating at the box office.
>The film which already became the highest grosser in Chiranjeevi's grosser is racing towards Rs 400crs club. In the meantime, Anil Ravipudi reacted to him doing a film with AP Dy CM, Power Star Pawan Kalyan.
He said till now, he didnot meet Pawan Kalyan personally but added that he will be thrilled and excited to do a film with him. He said currently Pawan Kalyan is busy as the Dy CM of Andhra Pradesh.
He added at present Pawan Kalyan is not doing films regularly in Tollywood as he is pre occupied with other activities. He said he is happy if their combination turns into a reality. He opted to wait and watch and added till now he is not having any such thoughts.

Hit Machine teaming with Power Star

Anil Ravipudi on doing a film with Pawan Kalyan

Kishore Tirumala captured the imagination of all with films like Second Hand, Nenu Sailaja and Chitralahari. He recently came with Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi with Ravi Teja in the lead.

Now, speaking to scribes, Kishore Tirumala revealed how he craved for top heroine's rejection. He said among his films, his favourite film is Nenu Sailaja and Keerthy Suresh happened to be the fresh face. So the makers asked him to narrate the story to a top heroine.

He said however, he felt that Keerthy Suresh is apt for the role and she could show the innocence quite well. So he narrated the story to the top heroine in such a way that she rejects it outright.

He said after the top heroine, rejected the story, he said thank you to her and proceeded ahead with Keerthy Suresh. Kishore Tirumala however didnot reveal the name of the top heroine.&nbsp;

Director craved for Heroine Rejection

Kishore Tirumala startling revelations about top heroine

Atlee created an impact in Bollywood with Shah Rukh Khan\'s action entertainer Jawan. From then on the talk of sequel has been doing rounds. In the midst of all this, Atlee spoke about Jawan 2 materialising and whether he is directing Don3.\r\nHe said&nbsp; \"I think me and Shah Rukh sir will definitely work on something. But Jawan 2, I personally feel, [can only happen] maybe after some years. It won\'t be the immediate next. But we will look into something. When that idea comes, or something happens organically, we will definitely do something,\"\r\nOn rumours that Shah Rukh set condition to Farhan Akthar that he would do Don 3 only if Atlee directs, he said \"I also read about it, but there\'s nothing like that. It\'s just a rumour,\"\r\nAtlee is currently directing Allu Arjun\'s upcoming project referred to AA22xA6 and it stars Deepika Padukone in the lead with Rashmika Mandanna, Janhvi Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur playing important roles.&nbsp;

Atlee on Jawan2 and Don3

Atlee talks about Jawan 2 and Don 3

Rowdy Star Vijay Devarakonda is renowned for his impactful and different genre roles. Vijay Devarakonda is coming to entertain with his upcoming project under the direction of Rahul Sankrityan. The project was referred to VD14 and on the Republic Day, 26 Jan 2026, the makers revealed the film's title and also the title glimpse.
The film as reported is titled Ranabaali in a powerful manner. The film's first look showed Vijay Devarakonda as Ranabali. The first glimpse showed the atrocities of the Britishers on the Indians in the Pre Independence Era and Vijay Devarakonda as Ranabaali rising to fight against the British.
The dialogues are powerful and intense and Vijay Devarakonda is seen in a never seen before firece avatar. Rashmika Mandanna is seen in the role of Jayamma, Arnold Vosloo, Hollywood star known for Mummy fame is seen in the role of Sir Theodore Hector.
Ajay&ndash;Atul tuned powerful impactful background music and the cinematography elevated the scenes. The film is bankrolled on Mythri Movie Makers and the film is racing for a grand release on 11 Sep 2026.&nbsp;

VD14 gets powerful title-FL intense

Vijay Devarakonda next titled Ranabaali

Anil Ravipudi shares details about Ramana Gogula song in Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. Chiranjeevi\'s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu directed by Anil Ravipudi is breaking all industry records at the box office in Two Telugu states proving the stamina of Mega Star.\r\nIn the meantime, Anil Ravipudi shared why he removed Ramana Gogula song from the film. It is known that Ramana Gogula sang the Godarigattumeeda in Anil Ravipudi\'s Sankranthiki Vasthunnam which turned out to be a blockbuster. Anil Ravipudi roped in to sing a song tuned by Bheems Ceciroleo for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.\r\nHe said however the song turned out to be a&nbsp; melodious one and as one needs an energetic, fast beat ,peppy number, he done away with it and included the song Hook Step. He said he informed the same to Ramana Gogula and added that he will not release the song.\r\nHe added that he will use the song in one of his upcoming films.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

AR on why he removed RG song

Anil Ravipudi shares details about Ramana Gogula song in MSG

Malayalam actor Mohanlal announced his new project on Republic Day. The project is titlted L367.\r\nSharing the details, much to the delight of all his fans, he posted &ldquo;With immense joy, I announce my next project, #L367,&rdquo; and added &ldquo;truly delighted to collaborate with director Vishnu Mohan on this exciting venture.&rdquo;\r\nThe project will be helmed by Vishnu Mohan, who won the National Award for Best Debut Director for Meppadiyan, starring Unni Mukundan. The project will be bankrolled by Shri Gokulam Gopalan under the banner of Sree Gokulam Movies.\r\nMohanlal is currently busy with Patriot which is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Mahesh Narayanan. The film stars&nbsp; Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, Revathi, and Darshana Rajendran and is slated for relase on 23 April 2026.\r\nApart from it, Mohanlal is starring in Drishyam3 under the direction of Jeethu Joseph. He is also starring in Khalifa , co-starring Prithviraj, and L366, which he started shooting for recently.\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Mohanlal new film announced

Mohanlal new film announced referred to L367

Nadeem Khan who played an important role in Ranveer Singh\'s hit film Dhurandhar directed by Aditya Dhar was arrested on rape charges.\r\nBased on the complaint filed by a woman, Nadeem was arrested by cops on 22 Jan 2026. She said Nadeem promised film offers and then raped her promising to marry her.\r\nShe lodged a complaint at the Versova police .In her statement to the police, the woman said she first met the actor in 2015 and that the two gradually became close.\r\nAs&nbsp; the alleged assault took place for the first time at the complainant\'s house in the jurisdiction of Malvani police, and the victim resides in that area, the Versova police have transferred the case on a zero FIR, the official said.\r\nMalwani Police officer said &ldquo;We have arrested the actor based on the woman&rsquo;s statement and are verifying the allegations,&rdquo;&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Dhurandhar actor lands in trouble

Nadeem Khan of Dhurandhar fame arrested

Border 2 starring Varun Dhawan in the lead under the direction of Anurag Singh which released during Republic Day eve is getting good response at the box office.\r\nThe film starred&nbsp; Sunny Deol,Ahan Shetty, Diljit Dosanjh, Medha Rana, Mona Singh, and Sonam Bajwa in important roles. In the meantime, producer Bhushan Kumar, speaking to scribes shared whether Border 3 is on cards.\r\nHe said &ldquo;We are doing a joint venture with his company and my company. He&rsquo;ll be directing, and it will be something new. Border 3 will happen in due course,&rdquo;\r\nHe continued &ldquo;Obviously, it is such a big franchise,&rdquo; and added &ldquo;Anurag has worked so hard to rebuild it. If you bring something back after almost 30 years and it is getting so much love, we will definitely take it forward.&rdquo;\r\nHe shared&nbsp; &ldquo;But before that, we will continue what we were discussing even before Border 2 came into the picture. Now is the time for that. The next film will be on those lines. Then, we will return to Border,&rdquo;

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