There\'s growing buzz in Tollywood about Megastar Chiranjeevi possibly joining the cast of Spirit, starring Prabhas and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The film, featuring Triptii Dimri as the female lead, is being produced by Vanga and T-Series. Filming has begun, with key scenes shot and plans for foreign shoots this year.\r\nRumours suggest Chiranjeevi is set to play Prabhas\'s father in the movie\'s second half, with around 15 minutes of screen time. This on-screen pairing of Chiranjeevi and Prabhas would be a major talking point, given their superstar status. The speculation gained traction after Chiranjeevi attended the Spirit pooja ceremony, sparking fan curiosity.\r\nSandeep Reddy Vanga\'s stylistic portrayal of Anil Kapoor in Animal has fans excited about Chiranjeevi\'s potential role. The possible collaboration has generated social media buzz, but official confirmation from the makers is pending. Fans are eagerly awaiting an announcement about Chiranjeevi\'s casting.\r\nThe film\'s production team hasn\'t released any updates, leaving fans speculating about the mega collaboration.&nbsp;

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Rumours Rife About Megastar In Spirit

Is Prabhas Spirit Getting Bigger With Chiranjeevi as His On Screen Father

Under Rizwan Entertainment presentation.. a travel-based adventurous talk show featuring star heroes is set to begin... titled Soul Trip&rsquo;. This adventurous talk show will entertain audiences with our Tollywood star heroes.&nbsp;\r\nThe hero and producer Vijay Datla&mdash;who has previously worked on films like Poster and Anveshi&mdash;is now completing Season 1 of this celebrity talk show under his own banner Gandabherundam Arts, and it will soon be released on a prominent OTT platform. On the occasion of Republic Day, the poster for the &lsquo;Soul Trip&rsquo; talk show was released. In this first season, hero Jagapathi Babu, Srikanth, star comedian Ali, heroines Sivani Rajasekhar, Shivatmika Rajasekhar, Varsha Bollamma, and others have participated.\r\n&nbsp;

Hero Vijay Datla Turns Host

Tollywood Stars Travel Based Adventurous Talk Show Soul Trip- Hero Vijay Datla Turns Host

Lokesh Kanagaraj addressed the rumours surrounding his exit from Rajinikanth\'s 173rd film, saying he had worked on the project for over a month and it didn\'t materialise due to creative differences. The director revealed that Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth wanted a light-hearted film, as they are currently doing heavy duty action films, which wasn\'t his style.\r\nLokesh Kanagaraj scorched another rumour, stating he requested the producer of Kaithi 2 to hold the project, as he wanted to be part of the Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan collaboration. He denied seeking a salary hike, saying the delay was due to his commitment to the project. Lokesh also shared that he has no competition with Atlee, and they\'re focused on making their respective works proud.\r\nLokesh Kanagaraj\'s clarifications have put an end to controversies surrounding Coolie\'s result and his upcoming projects. Thalaivar 173 will now be helmed by Don filmmaker Cibi Chakravarthi, produced by Kamal Haasan under RKFI banner.\r\nThe Tamil film industry is Lokesh Kanagaraj\'s foundation, and he\'s committed to making it proud. With his upcoming projects, including Kaithi 2 and the Allu Arjun film, fans are eager to see his next move.\r\n<div></div>

Lokesh About Controversies Surrounding Him

Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals why he is Not a part of Thalaivar 173

Popular actress Waheeda Rahman speaking to scribes, reacted on AR.Rahman\'s comments and the controversy it created.\r\nShe said \"this is our nation, live in peace.\" She also said that she tries \"to dig less into it\", adding that \"these small things happen in every country.&rdquo;\r\nShe said, &ldquo;So, what to believe and how much to believe? If it&rsquo;s even true or not. Why should we get involved? At least at my age, I don&rsquo;t want to get involved with anything or anybody. Apni shaanti se raho, yeh mulk hai humaara, bas khush raho, that&rsquo;s what I can say (This country is ours, live in peace and stay happy).&rdquo;\r\nShe continued &ldquo;Kaam toh upar neeche hota hi rehta hai. Ek umar ke baad, log kehte hain ki bring somebody new or different (your ability to get work changes after a certain age). All this can lead to a few people staying behind. Agar vo bahut oonchaai par pahuche hain aur vo vahin rahenge, unhi ko lenge, aisa bhi toh nahi hota na. Upar neeche hota hi rehta hai, aisi koi nayi baat nahi hai (It is nothing new, this fluctuation keeps happening).\"

Waheeda  on Rahman comments

Waheeda reacts to Rahman comments

Prakash Raj, known for his versatile performances, came up with a powerful take on Bollywood. Speaking at the&nbsp; ongoing ninth edition of the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF),he said&nbsp; &ldquo;In the present context, I feel Malayalam and Tamil cinema are making very strong films... Hindi cinema, on the other hand, has lost its roots. Everything looks beautiful, wonderful, like plastic, as you see in the Madame Tussauds museum. We (the South) still have stories to tell; the new young directors of Tamil are talking about Dalit issues. And that gives so much hope.\"\r\nHe continued&nbsp; &ldquo;After multiplexes, the Bombay film industry started making films only for multiplexes. Very cute films and things like that. Because they were running well. They went into that Page 3 culture, and with that lost touch with rural Rajasthan and Bihar&hellip; Today, it&rsquo;s all about money and appearances -- reels, page 3 coverage, and loud self-promotion. In the process, I feel the industry has lost its connection with the audience.&rdquo;\r\nPrakash Raj was last seen in the Hindi film&nbsp; Tere Ishk Mein. He is starring in Vijay\'s Jana Nayagan and is playing an important roles in Prabhas\' Spirit, Mahesh Babu\'s Varanasi.\r\n&nbsp;

Prakash Raj blasts Bollywood

Prakash Raj powerful take on Bollywood

Sunny Deol has officially signed his next film, an action thriller co-produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment and Ghajini filmmaker AR Murugadoss. The film will be directed by Balaji Ganesh, who previously assisted Murugadoss on Salman Khan\'s Sikandar. This marks a significant collaboration for Sunny Deol, who is currently basking in the box office success of his latest release Border&nbsp;\r\nJyothika, who was last seen in the Netflix series Dabba Cartel, will play the female lead in the untitled project. The film is reportedly titled Anthony and marks Sunny Deol\'s maiden collaboration with Farhan Akhtar. Their fathers, Dharmendra and Javed Akhtar, worked together on iconic films like Yaadon ki Baraat, Seeta aur Geeta, and Sholay, making this a notable intergenerational collaboration.\r\nThe film will go on floors next month, in February 2026, and more details are yet to be announced. With Jyothika on board, the film is expected to be an exciting addition to Sunny Deol\'s portfolio, which already includes Gabru, Ramayana: Part I, and Lahore 1947.\r\nSunny Deol\'s partnership with Excel Entertainment and AR Murugadoss is likely to bring a fresh perspective to the action thriller genre. Balaji Ganesh\'s direction is expected to add depth to the story, making it a compelling watch for audiences. As the film\'s details unfold, fans are eagerly anticipating the release of Anthony, which promises to be an action-packed ride with Sunny Deol and Jyothika in lead roles.\r\n<div></div>

Sunny Deol Next With FA And ARM

Sunny Deol Upcoming Action Thriller with Farhan Akhtar and AR Murugadoss

Patriot Release Date Dropped With first look on Republic Day 2026, film to hit screens on April 23.

Mohanlal has announced the release date of his upcoming film Patriot, which will hit theaters on April 23, 2026. The veteran actor unveiled a striking first look of the film, setting social media abuzz.&nbsp;

Directed by Malik fame Mahesh Narayanan and produced by Anto Joseph, Patriot is headlined by Mammootty, with Mohanlal making an extended cameo appearance. Patriot marks a significant collaboration between Mohanlal and Mammootty, making it a must-watch for fans.

Vijay Deverakonda released the Patriot Telugu poster, announcing the film's release date. The film boasts a stellar cast, including Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, and Kunchacko Boban. Mohanlal and Mammootty's reunion has heightened audience anticipation, making Patriot a highly awaited release.&nbsp;

With the tagline "Unleashing the spirit of fearless voices," the film promises to be an action-packed spy thriller. The film's release on April 23, 2026, is expected to create a buzz in the box office.&nbsp;

VD Unveils Patriot Telugu FL Poster

Mohanlal Drops Patriot First Look Announcing Release Date

Manchu Manoj renowned as Rockin Star made an impression with his different genre films. Despite the results of his films, he makes an impact with his intense performances.\r\nRecently he surprised all showing his power as an antagonist in films like Bhairavam and Mirai. Now he is starring in a film titled David Reddy. The film directed by Hanuma Reddy Yakkanti is progressing at a brisk pace.\r\nToday, on Republic Day, the makers released the first look of Manchu Manoj from David Reddy. Manchu Manoj looked turned fierce and&nbsp; ruthless and he surprises all with his intense makeover for the role.\r\nThe film stars Maria Ryaboshapka&nbsp; as the female lead while the music is tuned by Ravi Basrur. Motukuri Bharath and Nallagangula Venkat Reddy are bankrolling the film under the Velvet Soul Motion Pictures banner in a prestigious manner. The film has a pre Independence backdrop and is releasing in&nbsp; Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada languages.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

David Reddy- MM turns ruthless

David Reddy first look released

Ravi Teja, affectionately known as \"Mass Maharaja,\" is experiencing a challenging phase in his career, with six consecutive box office failures. His latest film, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, released during the Sankranthi season, failed to meet expectations. The actor\'s last successful film was Dhamaka in 2022, and since then, he\'s faced setbacks with films like Ravanasura, Tiger Nageswara Rao, Eagle, Mr. Bachchan, Mass Jathara and now Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi.\r\nDespite the slump, Ravi Teja has signed his next film with director Shiva Nirvana, produced by Mythri Movie Makers. The first look of the film, tentatively titled RT 77, will be released Today,&nbsp; January 26, coinciding with Republic Day and Ravi Teja\'s birthday. The film promises to be a thriller with a unique storyline, marking a departure from Shiva Nirvana\'s usual genre. GV Prakash Kumar is composing the music, and Priya Bhavani Shankar might star opposite Ravi Teja.\r\nThe announcement poster features a lone tree with black attire hanging from a rope, accompanied by the tagline \"His journey of redemption begins tomorrow.\" Fans are hopeful that this project will help Ravi Teja break his current flop streak. With positive buzz surrounding the film, it\'s expected to be a strong comeback for the actor.\r\nInsiders report that the film has great potential, and Ravi Teja is excited about the project. With Shiva Nirvana\'s layered screenplay and compact editing, the film is likely to surprise audiences. Here\'s hoping for a successful comeback for Ravi Teja with RT 77.\r\n<div></div>

Half Dozen Disasters For Ravi Teja

Ravi Teja Career Slump and Upcoming Film with Shiva Nirvana Glimmers Hope

Chiranjeevi\'s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu directed by Anil Ravipudi which released during Sankranti turned out to be the blockbuster and became the highest grosser in Chiranjeevi\'s career.\r\nThe film already entered into Rs 300crs club and is now racing towards Rs 400crs. It is known that those who watched the film said that Anil Ravipudi mixed the script with the taking inspiration from Viswasam, Tulasi and Daddy. In the meantime, Anil Ravipudi who is drawing all the accolades for showing Vintage Chiranjeevi in the film speaking to scribes shared the film\'s inspiration.\r\nHe said there is nothing wrong in people saying that the film has shades of Ajith\'s Viswasam because in both the films Nayanthara played the female lead while a baby girl played an important role. However, with that concept longtime back Chiranjeevi\'s Daddy came.\r\nI did Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu with Daddy in mind. Though Chiranjeevi acted emotionally well, the film didnot do well as I felt that the film lacked the father-daughter sentiment. However I liked Daddy film and took it as a reference for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

MSG inspired by the film

Anil Ravipudi shares Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu inspiration

Young sensation Thiru Veer and versatile Aishwarya Rajesh have paired up for the first time for a village based rom com Oh..! Sukumari. The film marks the directorial debut of Bharat Dharshan, while it is produced by Maheswara Reddy Mooli under Gangaa Entertainments, the banner that delivered the critically appreciated Shivam Bhaje.\r\nThe makers have unveiled the first look of Thiru Veer, introducing him as a rugged, massy village character named Yadagiri. He\'s seen walking down a rural lane, wearing a sleeveless vest, a tied lungi, and a towel draped over his shoulders, capturing an earthy, unfiltered vibe. His curly hair, beard, and the toothbrush in his mouth add a raw, lived in authenticity to the character.&nbsp;\r\nOh..! Sukumari comes with an impressive technical lineup, including popular cinematographer CH Kushendar, music by Bharath Manchiraju, and art direction by Thirumala M Thirupathi. The film is presently progressing with its shoot and is scheduled for release in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada languages. With Aishwarya Rajesh and Thiru Veer in lead roles, Oh..! Sukumari promises to be a vibrant and authentic village romance.\r\nThe technical crew includes Producer Maheswara Reddy Mooli, Director Bharat Dharshan, DoP CH Kushendar, Music Director Bharath Manchiraju, Art Director Thirumala M Thirupathi, and Editor Sree Varaprasad.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Thiruveer As Yadagiri

Introducing Thiru Veer As Yadagiri From Oh Sukumari

Mega Star Chiranjeevi who has immense influence among all sections of movie lovers and people across the country, spoke about the burning topic of casting couch.\r\nIt is known that many actresses cutting across industries shared their odreals they faced in search of opportunties in form of casting couch. Chiranjeevi will asking all those passionate and ambitious young girls to come and realise their dreams in the industry said that there may be casting couch issues but if one is professional and principled, the others will behave themselves.\r\nHe said no one will dare to take advantage of professional and disiplined individuals and he believes strongly in it. He added that the film industry reflects a person like a mirror and added that there was no casting couch as such.\r\nChiranjeevi recently scored a resounding hit with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu directed by Anil Ravipudi. The film starred Nayanthara as the female lead and Venkatesh in a special role.&nbsp;

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