Ramesh Babu's son Jaya Krishna, grandson of Super Star Krishna, is entering Tollywood with the film titled Srinivasa Mangapuram. The film stars Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha Thadani as the female lead and is directed by Ajay Bhupati of RX 100 fame.The makers today released the song Manga Manga. Anil Ravipudi released the song and wished the makers all the best. The song increased the romantic feel. Kasarla Shyam provided lyrics for the song sung by Revanth. The music is tuned by GV.Prakash Kumar.In the song, Jaya Krishna, who plays Srinivas, is seen teasing Rasha Thadani’s character Manga. The track showcases the debut actor’s dancing skills, and he impresses with his performance.The film stars Mohan Babu in a powerful role while Naresh is seen in a key role. VK Naresh appears as Swatantra Babu in a distinct role, marking a departure from his recent performances.Kiran is producing it on his Chandamama Kathalu banner. Ashwini Dutt is presenting the film.

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 Manga Manga from Srinivasa Mangapuram out

Srinivasa Mangapuram: Manga Manga increases romantic feel

Samantha is coming to entertain movielovers with her upcoming film Maa Inti Bangaram. The makers earlier postponed the film release, citing IPL season.According to the latest, the makers came up with a new release date. The film will now be releasing on 19 June. The makers confirmed the new date with the intense poster of Samantha weilding a gun clad in a saree.Gulshan Devaiah, Diganth, Gautami, Manjusha, Sri Lakshmi, and Sreemukhi &nbsp;are playing important roles in the film directed by B.Nandini Reddy. Sita Menon and Vasant Maringanti are providing screenplay role the music is tuned by Santosh Narayanan. Dharmendra Kakarala is there editor for the project. &nbsp;Samantha is bankrolling the project under her Tralala Moving Pictures along with her husband Raj Nidamoru and Himank Duvvudu.Sharing interesting details about the film, a source said shares “It will be a visually pleasing socio-fantasy movie with a partial divine connect — something she hasn’t attempted before,”

Maa Inti Bangaram fixes new date

Maa Inti Bangaram release date out

The teaser of Raja The Raja makes a colourful and confident first impression. Debutant Ruthvik looks natural and energetic, instantly connecting as the modern youngster with big dreams. Directed by Aniil Boyidapu and produced by K Niharika Dasari At its heart, the teaser sets up a very relatable generational clash.Veteran actor Naresh plays a doting father who wants his son to become a doctor, while Ruthvik’s character aspires to be a fashion designer. Their chemistry feels genuine and warm, and that father-son dynamic looks set to be the emotional anchor of the film. Heroine Vaishaka looks cute, and their love story adds a sweet, youthful layer to the narrative.Visually, the teaser is vibrant. Cinematographer Ravikiran Boyidapu’s frames are striking and the production values look grand. Mark K Robin’s music stands out even in the short glimpse, giving the teaser a peppy, commercial vibe. Along with family emotions and romance, there are high-octane action bits too, promising a full entertainment package.Overall, Raja The Raja is shaping up as a promising youthful entertainer with the right mix of emotions, ambition, love, and action. Ruthvik makes a strong debut impression, Naresh adds depth, and the ensemble cast including Sai Kumar, Avasarala Srinivas, and Vishnu Oi rounds it out well. The teaser ticks all the commercial boxes while keeping the core story grounded in today’s family dynamics.&nbsp;

 Vibrant Teaser Of Raja The Raja 

Ruthvik Makes Confident Debut In Raja The Raja Teaser

&nbsp;Charming Star Sharwanand recently entertained movie lovers with two different genre entertainers Nari Nari Naduma Murari and Biker. He is currently busy with his upcoming film Bhogi which is racing for a grand release on 16 October 2026.Apart from it, Sharwanand is currently busy with his project with Srinu Vytla. The film is progressing at a brisk pace and speculation is on as to who will be the female lead. The names of Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju are doing rounds and now the name of Maanasa Varanasi is also popping out.Currently discussions are underway with Maanasa. Srinu Vytla is turning the project into out and out entertainer. Inside talk is the film will be announced officially &nbsp;this month and it will go to sets from the mid of June.Anil Sunkara is set to bankroll the project as Mythri Movie Makers backed out of it. &nbsp;

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Speculation on female lead for Sharwanand next 

&nbsp;&nbsp;Varun Sandesh after his dream debut, attained immense fan following and stardom. However, with the passage of time, he lost his sheen and his films tanked at the box office.He is now testing his luck with a psychological thriller titled Naa Wife Missing. Swathi Prakash Mantripragada is directing the thriller for which story is written by Umarji Anuradha, with screenplay by Srinivas Mandala and dialogues by Aditya Bhargav.The film stars &nbsp;Praveen, Mohith, and Jabardasth Sathya Sri in important roles. Produced under the banner of Komara Media Works by Shiva Kanthaneni and R Venkateswara Rao, the film is presented by Aha.Satish Kumar NS handles cinematography, while Sai Babu Talari is in charge of editing. Music is composed by Sai Kartheek. Apart from it Varun Sandesh is starring in a film title Caste.&nbsp;

Can Varun Sandesh score a hit with NWM

Varun Sandesh testing his luck with Naa Wife Missing

TVK chief, Vijay whose party emerged as the single largest party but fell short of simple majority in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu elections later struggled to show the required numbers to the Governor to stake claim to form the government.After a week delay, TVK managed to get the invitation from the Governor and Vijay took oath as the chief minister. Today as per the directions of the Governor, Vijay faced the floor test. Much to &nbsp;the delight of all TVK won the majority with the thumping margin.Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay won floor test in Tamil Nadu assembly after AIADMK's rebel faction voted for him despite EPS' warning.Vijay wins floor test with 144 votes after AIADMK's split-vote. Aided by AIADMK's split-voting, TVK chief Vijay won the floor test on Wednesday with 144 votes. &nbsp;22 votes against it. Five MLAs abstained from the vote.The PMK, BJP and a section of AIADMK leaders voted in favour of the motion, while all DMK MLAs staged a walkout. Here is the final tally of the votes-Yes: 144No: 22Abstain: 5

TN Assembly: Vijay wins the floor test

Vijay proves his majority in the TN Assembly 

Happy Journey is a new Telugu film that focuses on emotions and women’s stories. This is rare in Telugu cinema, where single hero films are common. The movie shows the lives of seven women played by Annapurnamma, Amani, Anchor Jhansi, Payal Radhakrishna, Jinisha Alishetty, Roopaa Srinivas, and Sunaina. Prudhvi Dandamudi, Vamshidhar Goud, and Ravi Siva Teja Paila also play key roles. Each character has depth and space in the story. The film is directed by Abhiramm Naidu in his first movie. Balaji Gutta and Koushik Reddy are producing it under Gutta Productions and Kamalakar Film Corporation. Tharun Reddy is the co-producer.The makers released a pleasant first look poster that feels happy and fresh. The poster shows the full cast posing joyfully in Paris. You can see the Louvre Pyramid, old French buildings, and a soft sunset in the background. The women are from different age groups and they look close like friends on a trip. The tagline says Some trips change plans Some change lives. This tells us the film is about travel, healing, and finding yourself. The story is not just about travel. It is about connection, new beginnings, and womanhood.Happy Journey is shot in beautiful places like Paris and Montpellier in Europe. But the feelings in the film are very real and close to life. The acting looks natural and the bonding between characters feels true. The film has a strong team. Shekar Chandra is giving music. Manikandan Subramaniyan is the cameraman. Chota K Prasad is the editor. Brahma Kadali is handling production design. Shailendra Kumar is the executive producer.With the first look out now, Happy Journey is getting ready for release in theatres soon. The film offers something different for Telugu audiences with its focus on women, travel, and emotions. The cast mix of seniors like Annapurnamma and Amani with young actors is also getting praise. People are calling it a heartwarming film that can connect with families. More updates on trailer and release date should come out shortly. &nbsp;

  A Heartwarming Happy Journey Announced

Happy Journey First Look Promises Warm Road Trip Drama 

&nbsp;Trisha’s name is everywhere in Tamil Nadu right now. The top actress was a big attraction at Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony as Chief Minister. Her presence at the event has started a lot of talk about her bond with Vijay. People are saying Trisha may play an important role behind the scenes in Tamil politics now. Fans are sharing old photos of Trisha and Vijay from their films and calling them close friends for years. The buzz around her has only grown since Vijay took charge.Right after Vijay became CM, the Tamil Nadu government gave permission for special shows of Trisha’s new film Karuppu. The film also stars Suriya and is called Veerabhadradu in Telugu. The state has allowed five screenings for the movie. This is big news because Tamil Nadu had stopped special shows for the last few years. Many in Chennai film circles feel Vijay cleared this for his friend Trisha. The timing has made it a hot topic online and offline.Karuppu is directed by RJ Balaji and will release on the 14th of this month in Tamil and Telugu. Trisha is playing a key role in the film. Fans are now more eager to watch it after all the talk around the special shows. Some say this move shows Vijay’s support for the film industry and for people close to him. Others are just happy that special shows are back after a long time.With Vijay as CM and Trisha getting so much attention, both cinema and politics are mixing in Tamil Nadu. The special show permission for Karuppu has only added to the buzz. All eyes are now on how the film performs and what role Trisha might play in the coming days.

Special Show For Trisha

Trisha In Spotlight After Vijay Becomes CM

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Big update for Drishyam fans. The Hindi version of Drishyam 3 is being reworked with changes in story and screenplay. Producers Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak said both Hindi and Malayalam films start after Drishyam 2, but the Hindi film will feel different. They want it to connect better with Indian audiences. Ajay Devgn is back in the lead role. Abhishek Pathak hinted that fans will see new things this time, not just the same family drama from before.&nbsp;The Hindi Drishyam 3 will release in theatres on October 2, following the series tradition of Gandhi Jayanti releases. Mohanlal’s Malayalam Drishyam 3 comes earlier on May 21. Many feel the Hindi film will have more mass moments and a tighter thriller style.&nbsp;Panorama Studios is also entering Malayalam cinema soon with a project starring Mohanlal. This move has created more buzz around the franchise. Drishyam and Drishyam 2 were huge hits in both languages, so expectations are high. The Hindi team is working hard to make sure the third part stands on its own. Reports say the writing team spent months changing key scenes to suit the Hindi audience.With Ajay Devgn returning and a fresh screenplay, Drishyam 3 Hindi is already one of the most awaited thrillers of 2026. The October 2 date makes it a holiday release, which should help at the box office. While Hindi is being remade, The Telugu and Tamil versions releasing simultaneously on May 21.

Hindi Version Of Drishyam 3 Is Different

Drishyam 3 Hindi Version Gets Fresh Twist With Ajay Devgn

&nbsp;&nbsp;Akshaye Khanna is trying something new after his hit film Dhurandhar. He will play Shukracharya in Mahakali, his first Telugu film. The movie is a mythological superhero action film directed by Puja Aparna Kolluru. It is part of Prasanth Varma’s Cinematic Universe. Akshaye plays the guru of Asuras who stands against the main hero played by Bhoomi Shetty. Online talk says he joined the project in May 2025 because the character felt fresh and deep.People close to the film say Akshaye was drawn to Shukracharya’s story. In Indian stories, Shukracharya is the teacher of demons and brings dead Asuras back to life. He is not seen as fully evil, just very wise and on the other side of the fight. Akshaye liked that the role is not simple or black and white. He is known for choosing scripts carefully, and this one caught his eye. Many fans online are now looking up who Shukracharya was and sharing old mythological facts.The Mahakali team shot a big schedule from February to April this year. The last part of shooting is happening in Kolkata. On May 9, they filmed near Dakshineswar Temple. The team plans to finish all filming by July. This film adds to Prasanth Varma’s growing superhero world after his earlier hits. Akshaye is also doing a courtroom drama called Ikka with Sunny Deol, which will come on Netflix.With Mahakali, Akshaye Khanna steps into Telugu cinema for the first time and into a mythological role too. The film mixes myth with superhero action, and that is making it one of the most talked about projects right now. More updates on the first look and release date should come soon. &nbsp;

Akshaye Role In Mahakali

Akshaye Khanna Takes On Mythology With Powerful Shukracharya Role

&nbsp;&nbsp;Ram Charan’s Peddi is getting ready for a strong push in the Hindi market. The makers have planned a grand trailer launch in Mumbai on May 18 to grab attention from Hindi media and fans. Jio Studios is handling the North India release, so the promotions will be on a huge scale. The film already has big buzz in Telugu states because of Ram Charan and the large production. Now the team wants the same craze in Hindi areas to make Peddi a true pan India hit. A good double digit opening in Hindi is needed for long run success.The team is not stopping with just the trailer event. Right after Mumbai, they are planning a big concert style event in Bhopal to launch a special song from the film. This live event is meant to connect with North Indian fans directly. This idea has worked before for other big South films that became hits in Hindi like Pushpa 2. Ram Charan’s last film RRR showed how strong he is with Hindi audiences when promotions are done right.For Peddi to become a pan India blockbuster, Hindi numbers are key. Experts say if a film opens with 10 to 15 crore in Hindi, it usually stays strong for weeks. The Peddi team knows this and is going all out with press meets, city events, and song launches. Fans are excited to see Ram Charan back on the big screen after a gap. Many are also talking about the film’s scale and fresh look.With Mumbai and Bhopal events lined up, Peddi is clearly aiming for a strong start across India. The makers want to reach every part of the country, not just South states. If the Hindi plan works, Peddi could be one of the biggest openings of the year. All eyes are now on May 18 for the trailer and what comes next.

Peddi Plans To Penetrate Into Core

Peddi Goes Big In Hindi Belt With Mumbai Trailer Plan

&nbsp;&nbsp;Akshay Kumar and director Anees Bazmee are back together for a full-on comedy entertainer. &nbsp;The makers have locked December 4, 2026 for a grand worldwide release. Fans are already excited because this is their fifth film together. The duo gave hits like Welcome, Singh Is Kinng, and No Entry earlier. People online are saying this combo never fails when it comes to laughs and family fun. The shoot is moving fast and a big schedule in Kerala was finished in April 2026. The title will be announced soon.The film has a strong cast. Vidya Balan and Raashii Khanna are playing the lead roles. Vijay Raaz, Zakir Hussain, and Sayaji Shinde are also part of the team. Everyone knows these actors are great with comedy timing. Producer Dil Raju is backing the project. This is his solo maiden Bollywood film apart from Salman Khan and Vamshi Paidipally Film. Many feel this film can bring back the old-school Bollywood comedy vibe. &nbsp;Some reports say the story takes inspiration from Venkatesh’s Sankranthiki Vasthunam, but the makers say the screenplay is totally fresh.December is a good time for family films because of holidays and vacation crowds. Anees Bazmee knows how to pack a film with comedy, emotion, and mass moments. Akshay Kumar also did well with Priyadarshan’s comedy film earlier this year, showing he still rules this space. The makers are planning a big title reveal and teaser soon.With Anees Bazmee’s track record and Akshay’s comic timing, expectations are huge. The team wants to deliver a clean entertainer for all age groups. More updates on music, first look, and trailer should come out in the next few weeks. For now, fans are just happy that this hit actor-director pair is back to make everyone laugh again. &nbsp;

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