\r\nRashid Khan to watch Border2. Varun Dhawan\'s Border 2 directed by Anurag Singh is releasing on 23 Jan 2026 as Republic Day special. The film is the sequel to the yesteryear classic. The film also stars Sunny Deol,Ahan Shetty, Diljit Dosanjh, Medha Rana, Mona Singh, and Sonam Bajwa in important roles.\r\nAhead of its release, Afghanistan team\'s former captain, Rashid Khan expressed his desire to watch the film. He posted a reel which shows Rashid Khan roadside in Dubai, roasting corn over coal with a song from Border 2 playing in the background. Khan adds a humorous caption to his post: \"Border 2 toh mein zaroor dekhunga (I will surely watch Border 2), but let&rsquo;s see what happens if I post this.\"\r\nVarun Dhawan reacted&nbsp; bhaji (Yes brother).\" Ahan Shetty, who also stars in the upcoming film, joined with the message, \"Lots of love bhai.\" Veteran actor Suniel Shetty reacted, \"Ye hui na baat.\"\r\nIn the meantime, Border2 got a shock when many Gulf countries along with UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain banned the film.\r\n

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Rashid Khan to watch Border2

Border2 - Afghan cricketer interested

\r\nRajamouli praises Priyanka Chopra The Bluff. Global Beauty Priyanka Chopra is playing the role of Mandakini in Rajamouli\'s upcoming magnum opus Varanasi which stars Mahesh Babu in the lead role. The film also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and Prakash Raj in important roles.\r\nIn the meantime, Rajamouli showered praises on Priyanka Chopra\'s performance in her upcoming film The Bluff. Rajamouli posted &ldquo;Priyanka is unstoppable and always surprises&hellip; What a commanding presence and fiery performance. Looking forward to #TheBluff.&rdquo;\r\nPriyanka Chopra replied back with the message &ldquo;Thank you for your kind words sir (folded hands and red heart emojis)&rdquo;.\r\nThe Bluff is an action thriller which stars Priyanka as Ercell \"Bloody Mary\" Bodden, a former pirate queen who escaped her violent past to build a quiet life on a Caribbean island in the late 1800s. Karl Urban will be seen as Captain Connor, the current leader of Bloody Mary&rsquo;s old crew and her former lover. The Russo Brothers have produced The Bluff through their AGBO Studios banner alongside their sister, Angela Russo-Otstot, who serves as chief creative officer.\r\n

Rajamouli heaps praises on Priyanka

Rajamouli praises Priyanka Chopra The  Bluff

\r\nPrashanth Neel roping this beauty for Dragon. NTR\'s Dragon directed by Prashanth Neel is the most awaited project. The film is progressing at a brisk pace and in the meantime, people are wondering what is RRR connection to Dragon.\r\nIt is known that Dragon features Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead while Anil Kapoor is playing an important role. The film\'s music is tuned by Ravi Basrur.\r\nNow inside talk is Prashanth Neel, just like how Rajamouli roped in Hollywood beauty Olivia Morris for NTR, is planning to do the same. Sources share Prashanth Neel is planning to cast Olivia Morris in an important role in Dragon.\r\nThis is exciting all the fans of NTR. Olivia Morris cast a magic spell with her perfomance as Jenny in RRR and her scenes with NTR who played the role of Komaram Bheem came out well.\r\nDragon is bankrolled on Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts banner.\r\n

RRR Connection To Dragon

Prashanth Neel roping this beauty for Dragon

\r\nAlpha addressing multiple problems. When YRF announced female spy thriller Alpha featuring Alia Bhatt and Sharwari Wagh, everyone got excited. Now reports are coming that the film is in multiple problems.\r\nA source shares &ldquo;There are several tweaks being made. The landscape &mdash; and the market &mdash; have changed considerably.&rdquo; The source continues &ldquo;Audiences today are gravitating towards raw, grounded, and rustic storytelling, as seen with Dhurandhar. Large-scale, VFX-heavy spectacles don&rsquo;t automatically resonate anymore.&rdquo;\r\nThe makers earlier announced that the release date was postponed from December 2025 to April 2026 due to extensive usage of VFX. Hrithik Roshan is playing a powerful cameo while Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol are paying important roles in the film.\r\nBut now the makers announced the postponement stating \"#BreakingNews... ALPHA AVOIDS CLASH WITH BATTLE OF GALWAN - YRF TO DECIDE ON A NEW DATE... #AdityaChopra steps aside for #SalmanKhan, moving Alpha from its previously announced release date of April 17, 2026, to avoid a direct clash with BattleOfGalwan. #YRF had locked April 17, 2026, for Alpha, but the makers will now announce a new release date after assessing the theatrical release calendar over the next couple of months.\"\r\n

Alpha in multiple problems

Alpha addressing multiple problems

\r\nWhat is happening with Peddi. Ram Charan\'s Peddi directed by Buchhi Babu Sana of Uppena fame is the cynosure of all eyes. The film is heading for a spectacular release on 17 March 2026.\r\nIn the meantime, it is coming out that the makers already locked the first half edit and they have sent the same to music composer AR.Rahman. Rahman will be doing the re recording for the same in the coming days.\r\nApart from it, Ram Charan will be participating in the film\'s next schedule starting from today. Ram Charan will be seen romancing Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead in the film which features Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu Sharma, in important roles.\r\nVriddhi Cinemas and presented by Mythri Movie Makers in association with Sukumar Writings is bankrolling the project in a prestigious manner. The film is up for pan India release and expectations are soaring on the film.\r\n

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What is happening with Peddi

The Raja Saab and Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi sinks at the box office. The sankranthi festival started for Telugu movie lovers one week ahead with Prabhas coming to entertain movie lovers with his film The Raja Saab. It continued with Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Ravi Teja's Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, Naveen Polishetty's Anaganaga Oka Raju and Sharwanand's Nari Nari Naduma Murari.

While all the films managed to give wholesome entertainment to movie lovers cashing on to the Sankranthi season, Prabhas' The Raja Saab which released amidst huge expectations and Ravi Teja's Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, turned out to be disasters.

The two films turned out to be Sankranti disasters failing to take advantage even though no films released on the next week. The Raja Saab plunged into losses amounting to Rs 75-80crs while Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi made losses upto Rs8-10crs.

This once again proved that Star cast, big banner, high end VFX, CGIs come to nothing , is the content is not strong and the directors and filmmakers take movie lovers and their intelligence for granted.

Sankranthi releases: TRS, BMW sinks

The Raja Saab and Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi sinks at the box office 

\r\nBalagam Venu, maker of Yellamma trolled for this reason. Star comedian Venu captivated all on debut with the film Balagam as the director. The film won many awards and accolades and people hailed him for highlighting the Telangana culture in a natural and realistic manner.\r\nHe is now set to direct Yellamma bankrolled by Dil Raju in a prestigious manner under his Sri Venkateswara Creations. Recently the glimpse of Yellamma with Devi Sri Prasad in the lead captured the imagination of all.\r\nIn the meantime, he is getting trolled mercilessly on social media. Venu shared the pictures on social media from a Temple in Telangana and he was seen wearing his shoes. Many questioned how could he wear the shoes in the temple premises and said he hurt the sentiments of all the people.\r\nBut members from the film fraternity informed that the as the pre production is in fullswing , for safety reasons, as the cables are laid , these things happen. Some felt that sharing the images at this time, will definitely hurt the sentiments of the people.\r\n

Yellamma maker trolled mercilessly

Balagam Venu maker of Yellamma trolled for this reason

Director Sundar C teams up with Vishal for Mogudu, a mass friendly entertainer with a strong Telugu market presence. The film features Tamannaah Bhatia and Yogi Babu, with Hiphop Tamizha scoring the music. A 5 minute glimpse has triggered buzz, showcasing the dynamic between Vishal, Tamannaah, and Yogi Babu with humor and emotional weight.

The glimpse highlights Sundar C's blend of family drama and fun, with Tamannaah as a commanding wife and Vishal bringing domestic innocence and action heroism. Yogi Babu's witty dialogue sets the tone for playful chaos. The film positions itself as a commercial entertainer with family sentiment, humor, and action.

The standout element is the crackling husband-wife dynamic between Vishal and Tamannaah. Tamannaah nails the role, while Vishal brings a refreshing mix of domestic innocence and powerful action. The sequence showcases Sundar C's signature ability to blend family drama with fun.

Mogudu features Vishal, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Yogi Babu, directed by Sundar C and produced by A.C.S. Arun Kumar. The team promises engaging promotions to keep the buzz alive. With an impactful glimpse out, anticipation is building for the teaser and trailer. The film seems to pack the right balance of entertainment elements, aiming to pull in audiences of all ages.

Glimpse Of Vishal Mogudu 

Vishal Sundar C Mogudu Glimpse Raises Expectations

\r\nNTR illhealth delays Dragon. NTR is currently busy with Dragon directed by Prashanth Neel. Expectations are high on the project as Prashanth Neel came up with mass auctioneers KGF and Salaar and NTR has immense mass following.\r\nDragon was started long-time back and the shooting is in full swing. Dragon is nearing completion but till now the makers are unable to satisfy fans. In the midst of all this fans of NTR are angry with Prashanth Neel.\r\nDragon regular shoot has been going on since June 2026. In between the shooting got stalled due to minor injury to NTR. Now reports are coming that the shooting came to a halt once again due to NTR\'s health. Inside talk is NTR is suffering from cold, cough and fever since last few days and this forced the makers to stop the shooting.\r\nDoctors advised NTR to take three days rest. NTR team or the Dragon makers are yet to respond on this development but the news is going viral. Rukmini Vasanth is the female lead and Anil Kapoor is playing important role in the film for which music is tuned by Ravi Basrur.\r\n

NTR Health Issues Delays Dragon

NTR illhealth delays Dragon

\r\nPawan Kalyan hails Chiranjeevi Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. Mega Star Chiranjeevi\'s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu directed by Anil Ravipudi which released during Sankranti is now the toast of the Tollywood.\r\nThe film became the highest grosser in the career of Chiranjeevi and entered into Rs 300crs club. The film is still going strong at the box office mesmerising movie lovers.\r\nIn the meantime, AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan, brother of Chiranjeevi, showered praises on Chiranjeevi and the entire team of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.\r\nHe came up with the following post sharing his experience\r\nHearty congratulations to Megastar Chiranjeevi garu @KChiruTweets,&nbsp; and the entire team of #ManaShankaraVaraPrasaGaru on Mega Blockbuster success.\r\nFor over four decades, Chiranjeevi garu has remained close to the hearts of people, continuing to entertain with the same passion and energy through his acting, comedy, and dance. This is yet another successful film to his remarkable filmography\r\nA special mention to Director Anil Ravipudi garu @AnilRavipudi, for this another Sankranti blockbuster. It was truly delighted to see Megastar and Victory Venkatesh garu @VenkyMama, together on screen.\r\nMusic director #BheemaCeciroleo garu has delivered outstanding music that adds great energy to the film.\r\nSpecial congratulations to the producers Sahu Garapati garu @sahugarapati7, and Sushmita garu @sushkonidela, for delivering a film that has strongly connected with audiences.\r\nBest wishes also to #Nayanthara, @Shine_Screens and @GoldBoxEnt for being part of this successful journey.\r\n

MSG- Power Star on Mega Star

Pawan Kalyan hails Chiranjeevi Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

\r\nSharwanand\'s Nari Nari Naduma Murari released during the Sankranthi season to positive reviews but failed to meet box office expectations. The film\'s content was considered one of the top releases of the festival, and word of mouth drove good ticket demand despite limited screens.\r\nThe film\'s initial collections were encouraging, but it couldn\'t sustain momentum post festival. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu and Anaganaga Oka Raju dominate the top spots, overshadowing Sharwanand\'s film. Though those two films see dips in collections, Nari Nari Naduma Murari is not capitalising and doesn\'t show upward trend in collections.\r\nThe film\'s hope lies in the second weekend, with a Republic Day holiday on Monday . A strong surge is crucial for its overall performance. Weekday collections haven\'t reflected the film\'s popularity, adding pressure on the upcoming days.\r\nWith limited screens and strong competition, Nari Nari Naduma Murari needs a boost to prove its mettle. Anyways the film has attained break even status and delivered a much needed hit for Sharwanand.\r\n

NNNM Eyeing A Strong Surge

Nari Nari Naduma Murari Struggles at Box Office

\r\nNidhhi Agerwal hails Prabhas. Nidhhi Agerwal who romanced Prabhas in the horror thriller The Raja Saab directed by Maruthi, showered praies on her co star.\r\nShe said , \"Prabhas is just like this: no games, no politics, and no fakeness. I always wondered if I could ever make it big being so soft and sweet. But after meeting and working with him, I realized he is even more childlike, genuine, and soft-spoken. If he can be India&rsquo;s biggest superstar while being that way, then perhaps it is the better way to be.\"\r\nNidhhi Agerwal continued \"Prabhas is very pure; he is a lovely human being. Once you meet him, you forget he is a massive actor who has been in the industry for 25 years. He isn&rsquo;t \'commercial\' and doesn\'t even have a PR team. He is very simple. Meeting him is like meeting a five-year-old. I have a newfound respect for him; he is the nicest person I have ever met.\"\r\n

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