Thalapathy Vijay\'s final film Jana Nayagan directed by H.Vinoth which was supposed to release on 9 Jan 2026 hit a roadblock and the release got postponed indefinitely following Censor Board\'s refusal to clear the decks for the theatrical release with a certificate.\r\nIn the midst of all this, Sudha Kongara speaking to scribes, shared her thoughts on the issue. She said \"What happened to Jana Nayagan, where just two days before release, the censors hold you back&hellip; it should not happen to any film.\"\r\nShe showered praises on Vijay saying &ldquo;I love Vijay, probably I am his biggest fan and there is no two ways about it. Because I have met him and told him the same. We were at one point supposed to do a film together. That did not pan out due to various reasons.&rdquo;\r\nSudha Kongara\'s Parasakthi featuring Sivakarthikeyan hit the screens on 10 Jan 2026. She earlier said . \"I may have watched my own film 2,000 times, but for a first-day, first-show, I will go and watch Vijay\'s film. I wanted that film (Jana Nayagan) to release so badly,\"

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SK on Jana Nayagan  controversy

Sudha Kongara shares her thoughts on Jana Nayagan censor row

Gavireddy Sreenu, known for his standout roles in the Amazon Prime series Kumari Srimathi and the hit film Subham, has embarked on a new journey with his latest project, Cheen Tapak Dum Dum. The film was launched with a formal pooja ceremony, drawing a host of industry well wishers and creating a buzz among fans and media alike.&nbsp;\r\nThe event was a star studded affair, with leading actress Samantha gracing the occasion, alongside directors Mallidi Vassishta, Gopichand Malineni, Nandini Reddy, BVS Ravi, and Gowthami. Samantha gave the first clap, Gopichand Malineni directed the first shot, Mallidi Vassishta switched on the camera, and the script handover was performed by Nandini Reddy, BVS Ravi, and Gowthami, making the launch a memorable and auspicious start for the team.&nbsp;\r\nThis marks a significant milestone for Gavireddy Sreenu, who transitions from writer to leading actor, and is expected to deliver a fresh and entertaining experience for audiences. The film is produced by Srinu Nagulapalli and is the debut production for Village Talkies, adding extra excitement to the project.&nbsp;\r\nCheen Tapak Dum Dum is directed by Y N Lohit, with Brigida Saga in a prominent role. The film&rsquo;s technical crew is packed with talent: A S Prakash is handling production design, Senthil Kumar is the cinematographer, and music is composed by PR, with lyrics by Tirupathi Jaavana. The visual effects are being managed by Nikhil Koduru, and publicity designs are created by Shakthi VFX. The story and screenplay are a collaborative effort by Divya Thejaswi, Vikram Kumar K, Nag Trailblazer, and Ekalavya, ensuring a strong creative foundation.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Sam Clapped Subham Fame Sreenu Film

Sreenu Gavireddy New Film Cheen Tapak Dum Dum Launched

Naveen Polishetty created a niche for himself with his performances in films like Agent Sai Srinivas Athreya, Bollywood debut film Chichhore, Jathi Rathnalu and Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty.

This Sankranti, he came up with Anaganaga Oka Raju under the direction of newcomer Maari and the film is doing good at the box office, thanks to Naveen Polishetty's mannerisms and antics and dialogue delivery.

Sharing his success secret, A source shares &ldquo;Once a script is sent to him, he studies it from multiple perspectives and may take nearly a year to make a decision,&rdquo; The source adds &ldquo;He invests a lot of time in understanding the character, preparing for the role, and even contributes creatively as a writer. Naveen is a rare young actor with multiple talents.&rdquo;

The source points out "Despite being brought up in the United States, Naveen is remarkably fluent in various Telugu dialects. He impressed audiences with his authentic Godavari slang in Anaganaga Oka Raju. Earlier, he showcased his command over the Telangana dialect in the blockbuster Jaathiratnalu, earning widespread appreciation for his effortless delivery and comic timing. Before that, his debut as a lead actor in Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya saw him convincingly portray the Nellore dialect, leaving a strong impact."

The source concluded &ldquo;Naveen&rsquo;s success can be attributed to his choice of diverse and unconventional scripts while rejecting cliched roles. He is a rare young actor who prefers to carve his own path,&rdquo;

Secret behind NP Success

How Naveen Polishetty is scripting his success

Movie lovers cannot forget the performance of Vijay Sethupathi in his film Maharaja. Nithilan Saminathan came up with a hardhitting story and Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap captivated all with their performances.\r\nNow, reports are coming that Maharaja sequel is on cards. Inside talk is Nithilan Saminathan came up with an interesting and even more thrilling story and Vijay Sethupathi loved the narration and gave green signal to the same.\r\nNow, Nithilan is working on the script and screenplay and the project is expected to go to floors soon. A source shares &ldquo;The sequel has the potential to surpass the original film and has all the ingredients of a winner,&rdquo;\r\nThe film\'s Telugu version collected Rs 13crs and the source revealed &ldquo;Given the film&rsquo;s success, the sequel is expected to fetch a solid price in the Telugu market,&rdquo;\r\nMaharaja starred&nbsp; Sachana Namidass (in her major film debut), with Mamta Mohandas, Natty Subramaniam, Abhirami, Divyabharathi, Singampuli, Aruldoss, Munishkanth, Manikandan, Bharathiraja in key roles.&nbsp;

Makkal Selvan lining up crazy sequel

Maharaja sequel on cards

Victory Venkatesh is now the toast of the Tollywood. He made his presence felt in Mega Star Chiranjeevi\'s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu and played an important role in the film\'s success. His scenes along with Chiranjeevi are treat to movie lovers on the big screen.\r\nNow all eyes are on his upcoming project Aadarsha Kutumbam Inti No 47. Expectations are high on this project as Venkatesh is starring in the direction of Trivikram Srinivas for the first time in his career. This because Venkatesh is known for his feel-good hilarious family entertainers and Trivikram penned witty dialogues for his films like Nuvvu Naaku Nachhav and Malliswari.\r\nBuzz is young hero Nara Rohit entered the project. He will be seen in an important role and sources reveal that he already started shooting for the role. The film stars Srinidhi Shetty as the female lead with the music tuned by Harshavardhan Rameshwar.\r\nThe film is bankrolled on Haarika and Hassine Creations . Venkatesh apart from this project is planning to team with Anil Ravipudi for Sankrantiki Vasthunnam sequel. He also has plans to star in Drishyam 3 Telugu version.&nbsp;

Nara hero enters  AK No 47

Nara Rohit joins Venkatesh  Aadarsha Kutumbam Inti No 47

Slated for a grand worldwide release on January 30, 2026, Trimukha is setting a new benchmark in the Telugu film industry even before its arrival in cinemas. The film is planned to be released in 500 plus theaters ever for a debut hero in the history of Telugu cinema, marking a remarkable milestone.\r\nThis unprecedented release reflects the strong confidence of the makers and distributors in the film&rsquo;s content, scale, and appeal. With growing buzz and high expectations, Trimukha is poised to make a powerful impact at the box office and announce the arrival of a promising new hero in grand style.\r\n<div></div>

Trimukha Plans Historic Release Across Maximum Theaters

Trimukha Plans Historic Release Across Maximum Theaters for a Debut Hero

Kajal Agarwal after ruling Tollywood romancing top stars, however, after her marriage confined herself to the Bollywood.\r\nShe is currently starring in India Story in which she will be sharing screenpresence with Shreyas Talpade. Kajal\'s new snaps working in a gym is going viral. A source shares &ldquo;She is doing back-to-back Hindi films because she has been offered strong, meaty characters. Both projects test her acting prowess, and she is excited to take them on,&rdquo;\r\nKajal is playing the role of Mandodari in Ranbir Kapoor\'s Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari. A source shares &ldquo;She is thrilled about playing such a princely and mythological character and is giving her best. Since the VFX work is progressing round the clock, she has to remain stationed in Mumbai,&rdquo;\r\nShe was last seen as Goddess Parvati in Manchu Vishnu\'s Kannappa. A source reveals &ldquo;She is getting three to four offers every day in Telugu cinema, but she is being very selective. Most of the offers are female-centric, and she is expected to sign one major Telugu film soon,&rdquo;\r\n<div></div>

Killer Beauty flexing muscles

Kajal flexing muscles for Tollywood strike

Ranveer Singh\'s Dhurandhar directed by Aditya Dhar turned out to be the biggest blockbuster of 2025.\r\nNot only movie lovers but also celebrities showered praises on the film. Now all are waiting for the film\'s second part which will be released on 19 March 2026.&nbsp;\r\nIn the midst of all this, Ram Gopal Varma came up with the powerful Prediction.&nbsp;\r\nHe posted \"Dhurandhar 2 will be the biggest multi starrer ever,&nbsp; in the history of cinema&nbsp; , because each and every character in the 1st film has become enormously huge in the audiences mind , in terms of both their value and impact , which is what true stardom is really about&nbsp;\r\nIn the 1st part the characters could have been small or big but now all of them have become giant super stars and hence #Dhurandhar2 will be the BIGGEST MULTI STARRER ever\"

RGV powerful take on Dhurandhar2 

Maverick Director Sensational Prediction on Dhurandhar2

Rashmika Mandanna, speaking to scribes shared her thoughts on hefty remuneration. She said : &ldquo;I have been acting since 2016 without any language barriers, and I intend to continue doing so in the future. I want to take on all kinds of roles; as a heroine, my responsibility is to entertain. That is why I accept a variety of projects&mdash;from commercial films and love stories to women-oriented movies&mdash;to ensure I entertain every section of the audience. Some people love romances, while others prefer commercial cinema, so I aim to provide something for everyone.\"\r\nShe continued &ldquo;Everyone thinks I am the highest-paid actress in the film industry, but that is just an illusion. I am not a \'hero\' who can demand such hefty amounts&mdash;I wish money grew on trees! Regarding special songs, I am open to them, but only on the condition that I am the lead in the film. However, there are three specific directors in the industry for whom I would make an exception and perform a special song regardless. I will keep those names a secret for now.&rdquo;\r\nShe made a powerful impact with her performances in her previous films Thamma and Girlfriend and is now starring in films like Cocktail2 and Mysaa.&nbsp;

 Rashmika specials only for them

Rashmika startling revelations on special songs

Ram Charan\'s Peddi directed by Buchhi Babu Sana is capturing the imagination of all. This because Bucchi Babu Sana earlier created a sensation with his debut film Uppena.\r\nThe film is progressing at a brisk pace and racing for a grand release on 27 March 2026. According to the latest, the makers are canning climax portions. A source shared &ldquo;Ram Charan has around 40 days of shooting left before he wraps up Peddi. He is extremely enthusiastic about this periodic sports epic,&rdquo;\r\nSandalwood superstar Shiva Rajkumar is playing the important role of a village head in the film and his scenes with Ram Charan will be the highlight. The makers shot climax scenes at a sports stadium in Hyderabad and they will head for the next schedule in February.\r\nThe film has 1980s backdrop and is a sports based entertainer inspired by real life incidents. The source shares . &ldquo;It is a rooted, real-life role, and Ram Charan is putting in his best effort to perfect both his look and performance. Sporting long hair and a thick beard, his rugged, muscular transformation has already gone viral on social media. He is working hard to raise the bar for sports-based emotional dramas,&rdquo;\r\nRam Charan and female lead Janhvi Kapoor will be seen in two romantic tracks. The source adds &ldquo;The romantic track will be soulful, realistic, and emotionally engaging,&rdquo; Rahman is the music director for the film which stars Jagapathi Babu and Divyenndu Sharma in key roles.&nbsp;

Peddi - RC powering climax

Ram Charan busy with Peddi climax

\r\nAnaganaga Oka Raju, starring Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Choudhury, has stormed past the 100 crore mark in just five days, a remarkable achievement for a Sankranthi release. The film, which hit theaters worldwide on January 14, 2026, faced stiff competition from big budget movies like The Rajasaab and Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, yet managed to emerge successful at the box office with record collections.\r\nNaveen Polishetty\'s performance, combined with Meenakshi Choudhury\'s charm, has drawn audiences in droves, making this a standout success for Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas. The movie\'s budget was reported at â‚¹40 crore, covering all production, promotional, and actor costs, with a pre-release theatrical business of â‚¹28 crore worldwide. The break-even target was set at â‚¹30 crore share, requiring a gross of about â‚¹60 crore for profit, a benchmark the film has now easily surpassed.\r\nOfficial figures from Sithara Entertainments confirm that Anaganaga Oka Raju grossed â‚¹100.2 crore globally in five days, with a particularly strong showing in overseas markets. The movie crossed the $1 million mark (about â‚¹9 crore) in North America, making it Naveen Polishetty\'s third consecutive $1M US box office hit after Jathirathnalu and Miss Shetty Mister Polishetty.\r\nAdditional overseas earnings of about â‚¹3 crore came from Europe, UK, New Zealand, Australia, Gulf, and Middle East, pushing the total overseas collection beyond â‚¹12 crore. The film added over â‚¹20 crore gross on its fifth day alone, cementing its status as a major commercial success. The film was jointly produced by Suryadevara Nagavanshi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, presented by Srikara Studios. Looking ahead, Anaganaga Oka Raju is expected to maintain its momentum, could set new benchmarks for mid budget Telugu cinema.\r\n

AOR Breaches 100 Crore Milestone

Anaganaga Oka Raju Day Five Days Box Office Collections

Stars changed the films lineup releases to score hits. Chiranjeevi-Anil Ravipudi scored a massive hit with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. The film which released during Sankranti is entering into Rs 300crs. This happens to be another Sankranti hit for Anil Ravipudi after Sankrantiki Vasthunnam.

As per the schedule Chiranjeevi's Vishwambhara with Mallidi Vasishta was launched earlier and it already completed the shoot. At that time, this project was not yet announced. But the delay in graphics and CGI forced Vishwambhara which was supposed to release last year to opt out.

Under these circumstances, Anil Ravipudi fastracked Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu and unleashed it on Sankranti completing it at a breakneck pace. Now Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu success is increasing hopes on Vishwambhara.

Similarly Sharwanand is creating a laughing riot with Nari Nari Naduma Murari directed by Ram Abbaraju. Actually his sports based entertainer Biker which already locked its release last December, opted to beout of the race paving way for Nari Nari Naduma Murari. Now Nari Nari Naduma Murari success is increasing expectations on Biker. The film may hit the screens during Summer.

Sai Sreenivas earlier scored a hit with Kishkindhapuri. Sai Sreenivas' other film Tyson Naidu was supposed to release during last summer. However the film got delayed and in the midst of all this, he scored hits with Bhairavam and Kishkindhapuri and this is helping Tyson Naidu boosting its prospects.

Vijay Devarakonda is doing films with Rahul Sankartiyan and Ravi Kiran Kola. Among them Ravi Kiran Kola's Rowdy Janardhana which was announced later is racing for release. The film is up for release this December.

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