Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, directed by Anil Ravipudi and starring Chiranjeevi, is making waves at the box office. The Sankranthi special film, released on January 12, has won hearts with record-breaking collections and housefull shows from day one. Victory Venkatesh shines in a key role, while Nayanthara plays the female lead. The film has already crossed Rs 300 crores at the boxoffice.\r\nRegarding a viral drinking scene featuring Chiranjeevi, Anil clarified, \"That scene was a hit in the theater, but it\'s just for fun&hellip; Children should stay away from such things.\" The film is produced by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela under Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments.&nbsp;\r\nThe film\'s success has brought congratulations from industry peers, including Pawan Kalyan. Anil Ravipudi shared his feelings, saying, \"This success is not just our team\'s... I felt like the entire industry celebrated together.\" He praised Chiranjeevi\'s look, fitness, and body language, which added to the film\'s appeal.\r\nAnil Ravipudi cherished working with Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh, saying, \"I grew up watching Chiru and Venky\'s films. Not only directing such stars&hellip; dancing with them was a mind-blowing experience.\" He recalled Chiranjeevi encouraging him to perfect a dance step.\r\n<div></div>

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Anil Ravipudi Request To Audience

 Anil Ravipudi About Viral Drinking Scene In MSG

A Hindi film starring Rajinikanth and Shatrughan Sinha, \'Hum Mein Shah Hen Shah Kaun\', is set for release in April 2026, 37 years after its initial completion. The film, featuring Hema Malini, was shelved due to post-production issues, director\'s death, financial problems, and legal disputes.\r\nThe film was completed in 1989, with plans to dub it in Tamil. Despite several attempts to re-release it, the project remained dormant. Now, associate producers Shabana and Aslam Mirza are reviving it with modern technology.\r\nThe film is being converted to digital format, with AI technology enhancing sound quality, visuals, and hero characters. The producers plan to release it with a higher budget than originally planned.\r\nBollywood sources indicate ongoing legal discussions regarding permissions from Rajinikanth, Shatrughan Sinha, and Hema Malini, as well as music copyright issues. The producers are confident about the April 2026 release.

Rajini Unfinished Film Getting Released

Rajinikanth Forgotten Film Gets New Lease on Life with AI Tech

Sunny Deol's Border 2 has earned Rs 32.1 crore at the domestic box office on its opening day, surpassing Chhaava and Dhurandhar. The film received positive reviews and recorded 32.1% occupancy, with maximum footfalls during night shows.

Border 2's opening day collection is a significant achievement, considering it has become the biggest opener in Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and Diljit Dosanjh's careers. The film's success can be attributed to its epic war drama and strong word of mouth.

The film's release has impacted Dhurandhar's box office run, with the latter earning under Rs 1 crore for the first time in nearly 50 days. Border 2 is expected to follow a similar trajectory as Dhurandhar, with positive audience reactions.

Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, Diljit Dosanjh, Sonam Bajwa, and Mona Singh.&nbsp;

Border 2 Opens With A Bang

Border 2 First Day BoxOffice Collections

Now that Prabhas\' The Raja Saab is done and dusted, all eyes are on his upcoming projects. His sci fi entertainer Kalki 2898AD sequel is all set to go to sets from the second half of February. Excitement is on as the first part collected around Rs1000crs at the box office.&nbsp;\r\nIn the meantime, music director Santosh Narayanan said that he hoped his work for this project would be his best and said the entire team is working extremely hard.&nbsp;\r\nHe said Kalki was a mega learning and they have started working for part 2. The shoot will start once the makers get the dates of all actors. The makers will start shooting scenes on Kamal Haasan who has allotted 60-70 dates while Prabhas will be joining the sets later. The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan in an important role while Disha Patani is playing a key role.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Music director hypes Kalki sequel

Santhosh Narayanan on Kalki 2898AD sequel 

Mohanlal has begun shooting for his next project with director Tharun Moorthy, tentatively titled L366. The film was announced by the actor-director duo on social media, with Mohanlal sharing a monochrome photo of himself sporting a new mustache look. Fans were quick to react to his new look, praising his dashing appearance.\r\nTharun Moorthy expressed his excitement about working with Mohanlal again, saying \"When a storyteller and a legend meet again, a universe stirs\". This is their second collaboration after the film Thudarum. Fans are speculating whether L366 will be a sequel to Thudarum, which starred Mohanlal and Shobana in lead roles.\r\nThe speculation about L366 being a sequel to Thudarum has gained traction, especially after Moorthy revealed he\'s working on a sequel to one of his previous films. The anticipation is building, and fans are eager to know more about the project.\r\nMeanwhile, Mahesh Narayanan\'s highly anticipated thriller Patriot, starring Mohanlal and Mammootty, is set to release on April 23. Meanwhile, Mohanlal is getting ready with back to back projects after debacle Vrusshabha.&nbsp;

Mohanlal Looks Dapper During L366 

Mohanlal Tharun Moorthy Film L366 Begins

Nikhil\'s mythological entertainer Swayambhu has been waiting in the wings for a longtime. Earlier the makers announced the film\'s release date as 13 February. Even as fans got excited, since the last few days reports came that the makers will be postponing the film\'s release to either March or April.&nbsp;\r\nNow, couple of minutes back the makers confirmed the film\'s new release date. The film will now release on 10 April. The makers have taken this decision as the film involves lot of VFX and CGI and they don\'t want to compromise on the quality of the output.\r\nThe film is helmed by Bharth Krishnamachari who is making his debut. The film\'s female leads are&nbsp; Samyuktha and Nabha Natesh and the music is scored by Ravi Basrur. KK.Senthil Kumar is the cinematographer and&nbsp; Bhuvan and Sreekar are producing the film under Pixel Studios. Tagore Madhu is presenting the film\r\n&nbsp;

Swayambhu comes with a new date 

Swayambhu gets a new release date 

Ajith Kumar is gearing up for his next big project, tentatively called AK64, which starts shooting in February 2026. Director Adhik Ravichandran shared the news after Mankatha\'s re-release, promising \"a lot of surprises\" and something fresh compared to their last film together, Good Bad Ugly.\r\nAdhik Ravichandran teased that AK64 will bring new themes and keep fans guessing with unexpected elements. The film is expected to be an entertainer aimed at every kind of audience, with some fresh aspects that will be enjoyed by everyone. Ajith Kumar\'s previous movie Good Bad Ugly is currently streaming on Netflix.\r\nAjith Kumar was last seen in the action drama Good Bad Ugly, where he plays a former crime lord fighting for his son. The film emerged as highest Grossers in actor\'s career with Rs 250 crores gross worldwide. He is currently involved in his racing career and will be reuniting with Adhik Ravichandran for the second time consecutively.\r\nWith its unique blend of surprises and fresh narrative, AK64 is expected to be a standout film in Ajith Kumar\'s career. Adhik also hinted that while his last film Good Bad Ugly with Ajith is a tribute to him and a treat to fans, the upcoming film is aimed at families and kids.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Ajith AK 64 To Start From This Month

Ajith Kumar AK64 Starts Filming February 2026

'Sardar 2', the sequel to the successful 2022 spy action movie, is set to hit theaters in Summer 2026. Directed by PS Mithran, it features Karthi reprising his dual roles alongside Rajisha Vijayan, Malavika Mohanan, SJ Suryah, Ashika Ranganath, and Yogi Babu. The film promises to be an action packed ride with high-octane sequences and high speed chases.

One of the film's standout sequences is a mid-air fight scene between Karthi and Malavika Mohanan, showcasing their intense action skills. Both actors underwent rigorous training to ensure every move looked authentic and thrilling on screen. The film explores deeper political themes while retaining an emotional core, making it more than just an action movie.

Produced by Ivy Entertainment and Prince Pictures, 'Sardar 2' boasts an impressive team, including Sam CS as the music composer, George C Williams as the cinematographer, and Vijay Velukutty as the editor. Karthi's chemistry with Malavika Mohanan is expected to add an exciting layer to the film.

Karthi was last seen in the action comedy film Vaa Vaathiyaar and will next be seen in Marshal alongside Kalyani Priyadarshan. Malavika Mohanan recently starred in Prabhas's The Raja Saab.

Karthi-MM to have mid air fight in S2

Karthi And Malavika Mohanan Stunning Action Sequence For Sardar 2

Mammootty, the veteran Malayalam actor, is all set to embark on a new journey with \'Padayatra\', directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. The film\'s title has sparked interest, especially after Mammootty\'s previous successes with \'Yatra\' and \'Yatra 2\', which were based on the life of YS Rajasekhar Reddy and YS Jagan.\r\n\'Padayatra\' is expected to be a story reflecting human relationships, social issues, and personal struggles, rather than a political biopic. Adoor Gopalakrishnan\'s films are known for their realism and emotional depth, and Mammootty\'s collaboration with him has raised expectations among fans.\r\nDespite speculations linking the film\'s title to current political developments in Andhra Pradesh, insiders claim that \'Padayatra\' is a Malayalam film with no connection to AP politics. The title is likely inspired by the theme of a person\'s life journey or soul search.\r\nWith Mammootty\'s proven track record and Adoor Gopalakrishnan\'s direction, \'Padayatra\' is expected to be a thought-provoking film.\r\n<div></div>

After Yatra Mammootty Coming With Paadayatra

Mammootty New Experiment with Director Adoor Gopalakrishnan For Padayatra

The Madras High Court will deliver its verdict on January 27, 2026, regarding the censor certificate issue for Vijay\'s film Jana Nayagan. The film, which is Vijay\'s last outing before entering politics, has faced certification delays since December 2025.\r\nThe Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) appealed against Justice PT Asha\'s order to grant a U/A 16+ certificate to the movie. The CBFC argued that the examining committee\'s recommendation for 14 cuts was an intermediary step, and the chairperson is yet to make a final decision.\r\nVijay has reportedly refused to accept cuts to the film\'s political dialogues, citing it as the soul of the movie. The film\'s release, initially scheduled for January 9, has been postponed pending the court\'s decision.\r\nThe Madras High Court\'s Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan will pronounce the verdict, which will determine the film\'s release fate. The film\'s producers and fans are eagerly awaiting the court\'s decision.

Latest Update In Jana Nayagan Court Row

Madras HC Sets Verdict Date in Jana Nayagan Censor Row

The trailer of Assi, starring Taapsee Pannu and directed by Anubhav Sinha, has been released and is attached to the prints of Border 2. The film promises to be a hard hitting courtroom drama with shocking moments, featuring Pannu as a lawyer fighting for justice for a gang-rape victim played by Kani Kusruti.\r\nThe movie boasts an impressive cast, including Revathy, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Kumud Mishra, Supriya Pathak Kapur, Manoj Pahwa, and Naseeruddin Shah. Assi marks the third collaboration between Pannu and Sinha after Mulk (2018) and Thappad (2020), and is written by Sinha and Gaurav Solanki.\r\nAssi is set to hit theaters on February 20, 2026, and is expected to be a thought-provoking and intense watch. Pannu shared the motion poster of the film on Instagram, urging audiences to watch it.\r\nThe trailer has generated buzz, with comparisons to Pannu\'s previous courtroom dramas like Pink (2016) and Mulk (2018).&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Taapsee Hardhitting Trailer Of Assi

Assi Trailer Gives A Glimpse into the Courtroom Drama

Machostar Gopichand is all set to enthrall audiences with his upcoming historical action saga, #Gopichand33, directed by Sankalp Reddy. Produced by Srinivasaa Chitturi under Srinivasaa Silver Screen, with Pavan Kumar presenting, the film is being crafted as one of the most extravagant ventures in Gopichand\'s career.\r\nThe team has started the shoot of a massive, lengthy, and high-intensity climax sequence under the supervision of renowned action choreographer Venkat Master. A massive set is erected especially for this night shot climax, which is planned to be wrapped in an extensive 25 day schedule, underscoring its sheer scale and ambition.\r\nBeing mounted on a huge budget, this portion alone is going to be Tollywood\'s first of its kind climax, something never attempted before in scope and execution. The makers believe this grand episode will offer audiences a fresh, gripping, and unforgettable cinematic experience.\r\nThe film promises a visually immersive experience with deep emotional weight, while Gopichand steps into a role unlike anything he has attempted before, further demonstrating his range and commitment. With a strong technical lineup, including Soundar Rajan on camera and Anudeep Dev composing music.\r\n<div></div>

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