\r\nArun Govil on Rahman comments. Oscar winner Rahman stirred a hornet next when he made controversial comments talking about communal angle behind him lacking offers in the recent past.\r\nNow, Arun Govil who played Lord Ram in Ramayan on small screen speaking to scribes said&nbsp; &ldquo;In our industry, it has never happened where people have not got work due to communal bias. There are examples of this in our industry. In our industry, people of every religion have worked. Even today, there is no such thing. In fact, the film industry is the only industry where there is no communal bias.&rdquo;\r\nHe added, &ldquo;Earlier, we&rsquo;ve had actors like Dilip Kumar, he was the king of the industry in his time. Even today, Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir, they are all stars, if there were communal bias, how would they have become stars.&rdquo;\r\nRahman had earlier said, &ldquo;People who are not creative have the power now to decide things, and this might have been a communal thing also, but not in my face.&rdquo; He added that such decisions often reached him indirectly, describing them as &ldquo;Chinese whispers.&rdquo;\r\n

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Arun Govil on Rahman

Arun Govil on Rahman comments

\r\nSuriya50 details revealed. Kollywood actor Suriya is known for his different genre roles and impactful performances. He wrapped up shooting for his upcoming film Karuppu. Karuppu is directed by RJ. Balaji and speculation is on that the film would be releasing in February.\r\nApart from this, Suriya is starring in the direction of Venky Atluri. The film is touted to be titled Vishwanathan &amp; Sons and is up for release on 1 May 2026. Suriya is also starring in the film under the direction of Aavesham fame Jithu Madhavan.\r\nNow, speculation is increasing on his 50th project. Buzz is he will be teaming with Mari Selvaraj and Kalaipuli S Thanu will be bankrolling this prestigious project. Fans of Suriya are super excited as Suriya is lining up interesting and exciting entertainers.\r\nApart from it, Suriya is also having three more projects and he will be announcing them soon.\r\n

Exciting details of Suriya50

Suriya50 details revealed

\r\nNithiin 36 a sci fi entertainer. Nithiin who is known for his youthful looks and energetic performances of late failed with his recent releases. In the midst of all this, his upcoming project Nithiin 36 is announced couple of minutes back.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nNithiin for his next project will be teaming with VI.Anand and the project will be bankrolled by Srinivasaa Chhitturi under the Srinivasaa Silver Screen banner. The film will be presented by Pavan Kumar.\r\nThe project was announced on the auspicious occasion of Rathasaptami. VI.Anand is known for his thrillers and he recently thrilled viewers with the film Ooru Peru Bhairavakona.\r\nThe project will be going to sets soon and more details about the case and crew will be shared by the makers in the coming days. Nithiin will be pinning all his hopes on this film. Fans are excited to see Nithiin in a sci fi entertainer.\r\n

Nithiin In Sci- Fi Entertainer

Nithiin 36 A Sci- Fi Entertainer

\r\n&nbsp;Ravi Teja, Shiva Nirvana, Mythri coming with an intense entertainer. Mass Raja Ravi Teja recently entertained with the romantic family entertainer Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi under the direction of Kishore Thirumala which released during Sankranti.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nNow all eyes are on his upcoming project. Ravi Teja is teaming with Shiva Nirvana and the project will be bankrolled on Mythri Movie Makers. The makers came up with a poster and promised to come up with more details at 10 AM on 26 Jan 2026 on Republic Day.\r\nThe poster increased the curiosity levels as at showed a rope tied to a tree and black clothes hanging on the rope. The makers came up with the tagline &ldquo;His journey of redemption begins tomorrow&rdquo; Rumours have it that the film would be titled Irumudi and the film will feature Priya Bhavani Shankar as the female lead.\r\nGV.Prakash Kumar is the music director for the project. With Ravi Teja also celebrating his birthday tomorrow, fans of Mass Raja are super excited and are waiting to know more about the project.\r\n

RT77- Ravi Teja in intense entertainer

Ravi Teja and Mythri coming with an intense entertainer

\r\nNayanthara first look from Patriot released. Mohanlal is starring in a high octane action entertainer Patriot. The film stars&nbsp; Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, Revathi, and Darshana Rajendran under the direction of Mahesh Narayanan.\r\nThe makers released the first look poster of Nayanthara from the film and it comes with a caption \'Dissent is patriotic\'. In the newly released poster, viewers see only half of Nayanthara&rsquo;s face as she dons a saree and adopts a sombre expression, setting a tone of seriousness and complexity for her character.\r\nThe film also stars Mammootty in an important role in the film. The teaser released few months back showed Mohanlal as Col Rahim Naik, while Mammootty plays Dr Daniel James.\r\n

Patriot- Nayanthara turns serious

Nayanthara first look from Patriot released

Speculation on Prashanth Neel remuneration for Dragon. NTR's Dragon helmed by Prashanth Neel is the cynosure of all eyes. The film is progressing at a brisk pace with Rukmini Vasanth being the female lead. The music for the film is scored by Ravi Basrur.

Now, the remuneration for Prashanth Neel is becoming talk of the town. A source shares&nbsp; &ldquo;Prashant Neel is commanding â‚¹50 crore for the Jr NTR film, as he has established himself as an expert in mounting high-octane action adventures.&rdquo;

Inside talk is this makes Prashanth Neel the highest paid directors. Boyapati Srinu and Sukumar are currently drawing around Rs 40-45crs . The source shares &ldquo;His popularity has expanded across India after the KGF series, which turned Yash into a pan-India superstar. He followed it up with Salaar starring Prabhas, showcasing his flair for larger-than-life storytelling and explosive action.&rdquo;

Another source reveals&nbsp; &ldquo;Prashant Neel attained superstardom after the blockbuster KGF series and has built a fan base of his own among Kannadigas,&rdquo; and adds, &ldquo;He has proven that Kannada directors can stand shoulder to shoulder with top Bollywood and Tollywood filmmakers in delivering pan-India, star-driven action spectacles. Fans are thrilled with his meteoric rise.&rdquo;

Dragon- Prashanth Neel Remuneration

Speculation on Prashanth Neel remuneration for Dragon

\r\nFans flooding Harish Shankar to unblock his account. One cannot guess how fans behave. If they like they will shower praises on social media and if not they troll mercilessly. Now, for the first time, fans are requesting Harish Shankar to unblock his account.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nIt is known that Harish Shankar faced the wrath of the fans of Pawan kalyan who engaged in spreading negativity against Harish shankar forcing him to block all the social media accounts to focus on his profession.\r\nNow, Harish Shankar is directing Pawan Kalyan in the mass action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh. The film is generating immense hype and fans are now waiting for the crazy update. The same fans who earlier trolled Harish Shankar mercilessly are now requesting him to unblock all the accounts after seeing the craze for Ustaad Bhagat Singh.\r\nA fan apologised on behalf of all Pawan Kalyan\'s fans requesting Harish Shankar to unblock the accounts and Harish Shankar also unblocked them obliging much to their delight. He asked them to forget the past and celebrate #UstaadBhagatSingh. The film stars Sreeleela and Raashik Khanna as the female lead with Devi Sri Prasad as the music director.\r\n

Fans going allout for Mass Director

Fans flooding Harish Shankar to unblock his account

\r\nMythri Movie Distributors will be distributing Sumathi Sathakam and will be releasing it in theatres on February 6. The film is produced by Sai Sudhakar Kommalapati under the Vision Movie Makers banner and is written and directed by MM Naidu. Amardeep Chowdary and Sayli M Chaudhri play the lead roles, while Tasty Teja, Mahesh Vitta, JDV Prasad, Akella Gopi Krishna, Mirchi Kiran, and others appear in supporting roles.\r\nThe makers of the film recently released a single from the film, titled &lsquo;Sumathi Sumathi&rsquo;. Penned by Krishna Madineni, the romantic number is sung by Gold Devaraj, with music composed by Subhash Anand. The song carries a melodious and youthful vibe, capturing the emotions of a young man expressing his love for the girl in his life. The visuals highlight Amardeep expressing his love through simple yet refreshing dance moves, making the song instantly relatable.\r\nThe film\'s first look and teaser received a positive response from audiences, raising expectations around the project. The makers are confident that the song will resonate strongly with youth audiences and emerge as a chartbuster. Previously released song &lsquo;Ekkade Ekkade&rsquo; from the film also garnered a warm response, further strengthening the buzz around Sumathi Sathakam.\r\n

Mythri To Back Small Film

Sumathi Sathakam to Release through Mythri Movie Distributors

Ajith Kumar's 2011 blockbuster Mankatha has re-entered theatres, and the response has been overwhelming. The film, which marked Ajith's 50th outing, has raked in Rs 4.1 crore on its first day of re-release, beating Vijay's Ghilli's opening day collection of Rs 4 crore. Mankatha's re-release has proved its cult status, with packed theatres and positive reviews from fans.

The film's success is a testament to Ajith Kumar's enduring popularity, and it's dominating screens this weekend, outshining new releases like Hot Spot 2 Much and Draupathi 2. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, Mankatha is a heist action drama featuring Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, and Lakshmi Rai. The film revolves around a corrupt police officer who gangs up with a group of youngsters to plan a heist and loot cricket-betting money.

Mankatha was a commercial success at the time of its release and has become one of the iconic films in Ajith's career. The film's pre-sales had already surpassed Ghilli's re-release numbers, and it's now expected to cross Ghilli's Rs 20 crore re-release mark.

Ajith Re Release Surpasses Vijay Chilli

Ajith Kumar Mankatha Film Makes Rs 4 Crore on Day 1

The second song &lsquo;Sumathi Sumathi&rsquo; from the upcoming film Sumathi Sathakam, slated for release through Mythri Movies Distributors, has been officially launched.\r\nProduced by Sai Sudhakar Kommalapati under the Vision Movie Makers banner, Sumathi Shatakam is written and directed by MM Naidu. The film features Amardeep Chowdary and Saylimchaudhri in the lead roles, supported by an ensemble cast including Tasty Teja, Mahesh Vitta, JDV Prasad, Akella Gopi Krishna, Kiran Vijay, Mirchi Kiran, Nellore Neeraj, Malakpet Shailaja, and others in key roles.\r\nThe technical crew includes S Halesh as the cinematographer and Nahid Mohammed as the editor. Earlier, the film&rsquo;s first look and teaser received a positive response from audiences, raising expectations around the project.\r\nAs the film gears up for its theatrical release on February 6, the makers have unveiled the romantic number &lsquo;Sumathi Sumathi&rsquo;. Penned by Krishna Madineni, the song is sung by Gold Devaraj, with music composed by Subhash Anand, who adds a melodious and youthful charm to the track.\r\nWith lyrics like &ldquo;Na Kutti Kutti Sumathi, Na Chitti Chitti Sumathi&hellip;&rdquo;, the song beautifully captures the emotions of a young man singing about the girl he loves. The visuals highlight Amardeep expressing his love through simple yet refreshing dance moves, making the song instantly relatable. The makers are confident that the song will resonate strongly with youth audiences and emerge as a chartbuster.\r\nPreviously released song &lsquo;Ekkade Ekkade&rsquo; from the film also garnered a warm response, further strengthening the buzz around Sumathi Sathakam.

 Sumathi Sumathi  from Sumathi Sathakam

Sumathi Sumathi Released from Sumathi Sathakam

\r\nThe first song from Salman Khan\'s upcoming film Battle of Galwan, titled Maatrubhumi, has been released, and it\'s a heartwashing tribute to the nation. Composed by Himesh Reshammiya, the song features soulful vocals by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, with lyrics penned by Sameer Anjaan.\r\nA Powerful Blend of Emotion and Patriotism\r\nThe music video showcases Salman Khan as an Indian Army officer, highlighting the emotional conflict between personal bonds and national service. The song\'s composition was inspired by the rhythm and intensity of army beats, making it a powerful anthem.\r\nThe song\'s visuals beautifully juxtapose tender family moments with the harsh realities of the battlefield, emphasizing the sacrifices made by soldiers. With its emotive melody and inspiring lyrics, Maatrubhumi sets the tone for the film\'s narrative, promising an intense war drama.\r\nBattle of Galwan, directed by Apoorva Lakhia and produced by Salman Khan Films, is based on the 2020 India-China clash in the Galwan Valley. The film marks Salman Khan\'s return to the big screen and also stars Chitrangada Singh in a pivotal role. The film is slated to hit the screens on April 17.\r\n

Patriotic Song From Salman Next

Maatrubhumi Song From Salman Battle Of Galwan Pays Patriotic Tribute to the Nation

&nbsp;\r\nThe highly anticipated film \'Varanasi\' is creating a buzz among fans, with its unique blend of mythology, science fiction, time travel, and socio-fantasy. Directed by SS Rajamouli and starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film promises to be a visual treat.\r\nMahesh Babu is set to stun fans with his five epic looks in the film, including his portrayal of Lord Rama and Rudhra. The film\'s announcement video has already garnered immense attention, showcasing Mahesh Babu\'s intense action mode and the film\'s globetrotting adventure.\r\nThe film\'s production team has spared no expense, building huge sets in Ramoji Film City and Kokapet, Hyderabad, at a cost of Rs 50 crore. The action sequences are expected to be a highlight, with Mahesh Babu\'s clean-shaven look adding to the excitement.\r\nVaranasi is expected to release on April 9, 2027, in standard and IMAX formats, with dubbed versions in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. Interval block for the film has been recently shot in Ramoji Film City.\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

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