\r\nLine cleared for Peddi powerful strike. Over the last few weeks movie lovers and trade circles have been discussing about the impending clash between Ram Charan\'s Peddi and Nani\'s Paradise. While Nani\'s Paradise was scheduled for March 26 release, Peddi was slated for March 27 release.\r\nWith the makers confirming the same dates all the time, fans of Nani and Ram Charan got extremely worried about the collections of their heroes getting hampered. Under these circumstances Paradise producer Sudhakar Cherukuri clarified that both the films will not come at the same time and added that if Peddi comes, Paradise will not be released.\r\nHe made clear that all the producers and filmmakers are best friends and they will discuss among themselves and confirm the release dates. He said with numerous films releasing during Sankranti, distributors felt the pressure, so in Paradise case, this mistake willnot be repeated.\r\nIt is known that Ravi Teja\'s Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi got impacted due to Sankranti fight and though the film entertained viewers, distributors couldn\'t find the required number of theatres. With Paradise backing off, line is cleared for Peddi. Paradise is now planning for Summer release and the makers are planning either May or June release.\r\n

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Line cleared for Peddi powerful strike

Paradise makes way for Peddi

\r\nAmidst rumours that Drishyam 3 might not be made in Telugu, Producer Suresh Babu has confirmed that Venkatesh\'s Drishyam 3 is set to go on floors in October this year. The film is a sequel to the successful Drishyam franchise, which received strong appreciation for its emotional depth and gripping storytelling. The confirmation has put an end to rumours that Venkatesh was hesitant to start the project in 2026.\r\nThe Telugu version of Drishyam 3 will be directed by Jeethu Joseph, who has already wrapped up the Malayalam version starring Mohanlal. The Malayalam version is scheduled to release in April 2026, followed by the Telugu version with Venkatesh. Fans are eagerly waiting for the film, given the success of the previous instalments.\r\nVenkatesh is currently focused on his upcoming film Adarsha Kutumbam, directed by Trivikram Srinivas. The film\'s progress has been positive, and Venkatesh is expected to complete it soon. Drishyam 3 is likely to be a quick project, given the director\'s experience with the Malayalam version.\r\nThe success of Drishyam 3 could lead to more collaborations between Venkatesh and director Anil Ravipudi, though that project is not expected to start this year. For now, fans are excited about the upcoming release of Drishyam 3, which promises to be another thrilling instalment in the franchise.\r\n

Drishyam 3 Telugu Gets Green Signal 

Suresh Babu Confirms Venkatesh Doing Drishyam 3

\r\nAamir Khan has spoken passionately about his dream project, Mahabharata, calling it the \"Mother of all stories\". He believes the epic stands above any Hollywood film, and its depth and scale can make Indians proud on a global stage. Aamir Khan is taking his time to ensure the project is done perfectly and honestly.\r\nThe actor considers Mahabharata a huge responsibility, given its significance in Indian culture. He wants to make sure that if he makes the film, it will make all Indians proud. Aamir Khan has been candid about the project\'s progress, explaining that patience is essential when dealing with a story so deeply rooted in Indian culture.\r\nAamir Khan\'s long cherished dream of bringing Mahabharata to the big screen has been a topic of discussion for years. The actor has now spoken about the project\'s global potential, comparing it to Hollywood franchises like Lord of the Rings and Avatar. Reports suggest that Mahabharata could be Aamir Khan\'s final film, with him hinting that he might feel he has nothing left to achieve creatively after completing it.\r\nAamir Khan\'s dedication to the project is evident, and fans are eagerly waiting for concrete updates. The actor\'s passion for Mahabharata is infectious, and it\'s clear that he\'s committed to making it a masterpiece.\r\n

Aamir Plans Big For Mahabharata

Aamir Wants To Make Mahabharata At Hollywood Level

\r\nDirector AR Murugadoss, known for hits like Ghajini, Thuppaki, and Kaththi, is making a strong comeback with his next film. After facing setbacks, Murugadoss received positive response for his recent film, Madharaasi, starring Sivakarthikeyan, despite it not doing well at the box office. The film showcased Murugadoss\' technical prowess, and he\'s now gearing up for his next project.\r\nMurugadoss has finalized his next film with Simbu (STR), and an official announcement is expected soon. The film will start rolling once STR wraps up his current projects, including Vetrimaaran\'s Arasan and Dragon director Ashwath\'s film. Murugadoss is determined to make a solid comeback and is likely to focus on script and pre-production work during this time.\r\nWith a strong track record and a talented cast, Murugadoss\' next film is generating significant buzz. Fans are eager to see the director\'s magic on screen once again. Given his past successes, the film is expected to be a hit, and Murugadoss is likely to make the most of this opportunity.\r\nThe wait for Murugadoss\' next film is expected to be worth it, as he takes his time to craft a compelling story and execute it flawlessly.\r\n

AR Murugadoss Locks His Next

Simbu To Join Hands With Murugadoss

Prabhas is currently working on two highly anticipated films, Spirit and Fauji. Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, started filming towards the end of last year, while Fauji, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, began shooting earlier. The makers of Fauji had initially announced an August 2026 release, but recent updates suggest a change in plans.

Spirit is set to release on March 5, 2027, and is expected to generate massive hype among audiences. The film's announcement has led to speculation about Fauji's release date, with reports suggesting it might be pushed to the second half of 2027. This means Spirit will be Prabhas' next theatrical release, followed by Fauji.

Both Spirit and Fauji carry strong buzz among audiences, but Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit is expected to create more excitement. With its unique storyline and Prabhas' powerful performance, Spirit is likely to be a game changer. Fauji, on the other hand, is also highly anticipated, given Prabhas' collaboration with Hanuman Raghavapudi after his Sita Ramam and Mythri Banner.

The release of Spirit on March 5, 2027, will set the tone for Prabhas' future projects. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how these two films will perform and which one will be the ultimate showstopper.

What Next for Prabhas

Prabhas Top Priority For Spirit

Nidhhi Agerwal romanced Power Star Pawan Kalyan in his period actioner Hari Hara Veera Mallu under the direction of Jyothi Krishna. Speaking to scribes, Nidhhi Agerwal praised Pawan Kalyan to the sky.\r\nIt is known that Pawan Kalyan is currently the Dy CM of Andhra Pradesh. Now speaking at an interview, she said Pawan Kalyan is worshipped as God by the people in the two Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra. She said Pawan Kalyan has immense courage to speak which people donot dare.\r\nShe continued and said Pawan Kalyan an aura that is magnetic and he is above the box office results. She said he is immunse to the flops and hits and added the she will not be surprised if Pawan Kalyan becomes Prime Minister of India. She shared that Pawan Kalyan is in politics for quite some time but his name is in the national media only because he won recently.\r\nShe pointed out taht he is balancing politics and films and he was busy strengthening the party, system and team. She said he manytimes spoke to people to get first hand information about their problems to change their lives and not for mere publicity.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Pretty Beauty dreams of Pawan as PM

Nidhhi Agerwal predicts Pawan Kalyan as future PM

Shahid Kapoor \'s O Romeo directed by Vishal Bharadwaj is releasing on 13 February 2026. The makers today released the film\'s trailer.\r\nThe trailer showed Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri in a intense love story. The trailer offers a brief glimpse into the action-packed world of the film which has an intense love story going on between Shahid and Triptii&rsquo;s characters: Ustara and Afsha. Ustara is a deadly gangster inspired by the life of Hussain Ustara. He is known for his violent outbursts. Nana plays a cop, who is on the hunt of Ustara. Farida plays the role of Ustara&rsquo;s grandmother, who cautions him about Afsha.\r\nThe trailer is loaded with powerful and intense, hardhitting dialogues. Vikrant Massey features only in a special appearance.Disha Patani is also seen in a small role while Avinash Tiwari is seen as a antagonist. Sajid Nadiadwala is bankrolling the project in a lavish manner.&nbsp;

O Romeo trailer talk

O Romeo trailer review

Vishal is known for his intense and high octane action entertainers. Currently he is busy with his film Magudam. The film is helmed by Vishal himself and it stars Dushara Vijayan and Anjali as the female leads.\r\nApart from this, Vishal is also starring in a film under the direction of C.Sundar. The makers described the project as powerpacked mass entertainer. Today they released the title gimpse. The film is titled Mogudu in Telugu.\r\nThe film starred Tamannaah as the female lead while Yogi Babu is playing an important role. Arun Kumar is bankrolling the project in a prestigious manner.\r\nVishal and Sundar C earlier teamed for films like Madha Gaja Raja, Aambala, and Action and this happens to be their fourth collaboration. Hiphop Tamizha is the music director while Roger and Gopi Amarnath are handling the editing and cinematography departments.\r\n<div></div>

Vishal 36 gets interesting title

Vishal 36 titled Mogudu

The other day, Ram Gopal Varma made a shocking allegations that AR.Rahman didnot tune the song Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionnaire but instead he brought it from the singer Sukhwinder Singh.\r\nJai Ho won an Academy Award in the Best Original Score and Best Original Song categories. It is sung by Rahman, Sukhwinder Singh, Tanvi, Mahalakshmi Iyer, and Vijay Prakash. The film featured Anil Kapoor, Irrfan Khan, Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Madhur Mittal, Imran Hasnee, Mahesh Manjrekar, Shruti Seth, Saurabh Shukla, and Raj Zutshi.\r\nThis left all shellshocked and even as discussions are intensifying, Ram Gopal Varma came up with a clarification in a virtual u turn.\r\nHe posted&nbsp; \"To all concerned .. I am being misquoted and misread out of context in the matter of the Jai ho song . .. in my view @arrahman is the greatest composer and the nicest human being I ever met and he&rsquo;s the last person to take away anybody&rsquo;s credit ..I hope this puts an end to the negativism surrounding the issue (sic).\"\r\nIt is known that Ram Gopal Varma and Rahman collaborated for the blocbuster film Rangeela.&nbsp;

RGV U Turn on Rahman Oscar song

Ram Gopal Varma retracts his comments on Ramhan Oscar song Jai Ho

Mahesh Babu\'s Varanasi directed by Rajamouli is the most sought after film across the globe. Expectations are soaring as Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu are coming together for the first time in their career and also the film happens to be Rajamouli\'s first after the sensation he created across the world with RRR.\r\nThe film is progressing at a brisk pace and in the meantime rumours spread over the film\'s release. It is known that the makers locked 9 April 2027 as the release date and it is the auspicious occasion of Sri Rama Navami. Speculation is on that the makers are planning to come with a glimpse on 26 March 2026 as Sri Rama Navami special.\r\nIn the midst of all this, rumours spread that the film release may be postponed. But the makers rubbished all the rumours and released a new video confirming the same release date. The film\'s shoot is in fullswing and it stars Priyanka Chopra as the female lead and Prithviraj Sukumaran and Prakash Raj in key roles.\r\nThe music is tuned by Keeravani and&nbsp; K Narayana is producing the film under Sri Durga Arts and SS Karthikeya of Showing Business.\r\n&nbsp;

Varanasi rumours trashed

Rumours on Varanasi rubbished

Power Star Pawan Kalyan's mass action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Harish Shankar.

In the meantime, Harish Shankar came up with a&nbsp; mindblowing update. He said a blockbuster background song is getting ready and he confirmed it by sharing the pictures of Chandrabose. It is known that Chandrabose penned lyrics for the Naatu Naatu song in RRR which won the Oscars.

He said the song will suit Pawan Kalyan's aura and will elevate it to the next level. The music for the film is tuned by Devi Sri Prasad. Pawan Kalyan will be seen romancing ravishing beauties Raashi Khanna and Sreeleela as the female leads in the film.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh is having high expectations as Pawan Kalyan and Harish Shankar earlier cameup with the blockbuster Gabbar Singh.&nbsp; Mythri Movie Makers are bankrolling the project in a spectacular manner.&nbsp;

 Mindblowing update on UBS

Blockbuster background  song in Ustaad Bhagat Singh

Marokkasari is an upcoming Telugu feel-good love story produced by B Chandrakanth Reddy\r\nunder the banner CK Film Makers. The film stars Naresh Agastya and Sanjana Sarathy in the\r\nlead roles and is written and directed by Nithin Lingutla.The film is set to hit the screens across\r\nall South Indian languages, aiming to reach and resonate with audiences across the southern\r\nstates.\r\nGoing beyond conventional filmmaking boundaries, the makers of Marokkasari chose challenging\r\nand visually rich locations to preserve authenticity and emotional depth. The film was extensively\r\nshot across Kerala, capturing its natural landscapes, and at extreme high-altitude locations near\r\nthe Tibet border, including Gurudongmar Lake in Sikkim.\r\nLocated at an altitude of approximately 5,430 metres (17,800 feet) above sea level, Gurudongmar\r\nLake is one of the highest lakes in the world. Marokkasari is the first Indian film to be shot at\r\nGurudongmar Lake, marking a rare visual feat achieved under extreme filming conditions and\r\nspecial Armed Forces permissions. The shoot was executed in an environment marked by\r\nseverely low oxygen levels, extreme cold, restricted shooting hours, and unpredictable\r\nweather, presenting significant challenges for the cast and crew.\r\n* The production faced multiple logistical hurdles, including difficult terrain, limited\r\ntransportation access, equipment movement delays, complex local permission procedures,\r\ncommunication and power constraints, and fluctuating climatic conditions. Throughout the\r\nschedule, the health, safety, and morale of the cast and crew were given top priority, ensuring\r\nsmooth execution despite the harsh environment. Production Head: Anudeep Paduru has\r\nperformed a very appreciable role .\r\nCurrently, Marokkasari is in the final stage of DI at the prestigious Annapurna Studios,\r\nHyderabad, where final colour grading and visual finishing are underway to achieve the film&rsquo;s\r\nintended cinematic tone.\r\nThe film brings together a strong technical team, with Rohit Bachu as Director of Photography,\r\nChota K. Prasad handling editing, and Bharath Manchiraju composing the music, all working in\r\nclose collaboration with writer-director Nithin Lingutla.\r\nDuring the post-production phase, producer B Chandrakanth Reddy interacted with the media,\r\nsharing insights from the film&rsquo;s journey and the responsibilities involved in mounting a project of\r\nthis scale.\r\n&ldquo;Every challenge we faced was a conscious decision taken to serve the story with honesty and\r\nauthenticity,&rdquo;\r\n&mdash; Chandrakanth Reddy, Producer, CK Film Makers\r\nMarokkasari is expected to announce its release date soon.

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