When the talk of Rishab Shetty and Ashutosh Gowarikar announced their plans to come up with a film on King Krishnadevaraya everyone got excited.\r\nVishnuvardhan Induri who produced films like 83 and Thalaivi came on board to bankroll the project. Now reports are coming that creative differences crept between Rishab Shetty and Ashutosh Gowarikar and Rishab walked out of the project.\r\nA source shares &ldquo;Rishab Shetty has raised a few demands that the makers are finding difficult to accommodate. Talks are still ongoing, but if nothing is finalised in the next few weeks, he could be replaced by a prominent Bollywood star,&rdquo;\r\nTalking about Rishab, the source shared &ldquo;He has emerged as a larger-than-life pan-India star with an unmatched emotional connect with audiences. Naturally, he wants certain assurances to maintain that image,&rdquo;. The source explains. &ldquo;At the same time, the makers have their own creative plans and budgetary constraints.&rdquo;\r\nThis project marks Ashutosh Gowarikar\'s debut down south. The source adds &ldquo;Ashutosh was deeply moved by the valiant life of Krishnadevaraya, one of the greatest rulers in Indian history. The emperor ruled from 1509 to 1529 and was celebrated with titles like &lsquo;Andhra Bhoja&rsquo; and &lsquo;Karnatakaratna,\'\r\n&nbsp;

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Krishnadevaraya epic hits a roadblock

Rishab out of Ashutosh Gowariker Krishnadevaraya epic

Border 2, sequel for the evergreen classic Border is racing for a grand release on 23 Jan 2026.

The film stars Varun Dhawan in the lead role while Sunny Deol,Ahan Shetty, Diljit Dosanjh, Medha Rana, Mona Singh, and Sonam Bajwa are playing important roles in the film.

Now, Javed Akthar speaking to scribes shared why he refused to write songs for the sequel. He said They did ask me to write for the film but I refused. I really feel this is a kind of intellectual and creative bankruptcy. You have an old song, which did well, and you want to put it out again by adding something? Make new songs or else accept that you cannot do the same level of work.&rdquo;

He continued &ldquo;Whatever is bygone, let that be. What is the need to recreate it? We had a film before us also, which was Haqeeqat (1964). And its songs were not ordinary ones. Be it &lsquo;Kar chale hum fida&rsquo; or &lsquo;Main yeh sochkar uske dar se utha tha&rsquo;. Those were such brilliant songs, but we didn&rsquo;t use them. We wrote new ones, we made absolutely different songs, and people liked them too. You are making a movie again, so create new songs. Why are you depending on the past? You have accepted that we can't do it. We will live with the past glory.&rdquo;

Border 2- Javed refused to pen songs

Javed Akhtar on why he refused to write Border 2 songs

It is known that the menace of stray dogs has been resulting in the death of many innocent people. However, doglovers are still batting for the protection of stray dogs though Supreme Court asked for the vaccination of dogs.\r\nSupreme Court came down heavily saying that dog feeders will be held responsible if the dogs bite any innocent people on roads. Inthe midst of all this, AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan\'s former wife Renu Desai came up with controversial comments and questioned the Supreme Court virtually attacking them.\r\nShe said &ldquo;Deaths are occurring in accidents due to not wearing helmets. Rapes and murders of children continue and people are losing their lives because of mosquitoes. Why is there so much anger only about dog bites?&rdquo;\r\nShe continued &ldquo;I agree that 5 out of 100 dogs are aggressive. But because of those 5 dogs, all the other dogs are being brutally killed. A dog&rsquo;s lifespan is a maximum of only 10 years. Sadly, they don&rsquo;t have proper food or care. This is a complete government failure.&rdquo;\r\nShe even angrily mocked that stray dog might have done something to the Supreme Court Judge. She said she is ready to go to jail and even face contempt of court.&nbsp;

Renu Desai attacks Supreme 

Stray Dogs - Renu Desai controversial comments daring SC

Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan is starring in a film titled Maa Vande. The film is a biopic on PM Narendra Modi and it is directed by Kranthi Kumar CH . The film recently went to sets and inside talk is the film is made with a whopping budget of Rs 400crs.
The film wrapped the first schedule and the second schedule will be starting in the beautiful locations of Kashmir from 22 Jan 2026. Kranti Kumar is keen to highlight&nbsp; a mother&rsquo;s determination is greater than any struggle and will show the happenings in the real life of PM Modi and his struggle before he became the top post of the country.
The film stars Raveena Tandon, Jagapathi Babu, and Sarath Kumar&nbsp; in important roles while Hollywood blockbuster Aquaman&rsquo;s lead actor Jason Momoa&nbsp; is touted to star in a crucial role. Ravi Basrur is the music director while Senthil Kumar and Sreekar Prasad are handling the cinematography and editing departments.
The film is made with international standards and is being shot using the ARRI Alexa 265 camera and Cooke lenses, a first-of-its-kind attempt globally.M. Veer Reddy is producing the film on Silver Cast Creations banner.&nbsp;

Inside details of Modi biopic MV

Maa Vande-biopic on PM Modi made with a staggering budget

&nbsp;It is known that Kollywood actor SJ.Suryah shares good bonhomie with AP Dy CM, Power Star Pawan Kalyan.\r\nPawan Kalyan is a well trained martial arts expert and he showcased his skills in various films. He enacted breathtaking stunts in his films with ease due to his martial arts expertise.\r\nRecently Pawan Kalyan got international recogntion when he has been officially inducted into the Japanese sword fighting art, Kenjutsu. Pawan Kalyan trained in martial arts intensively in Chennai and also underwent training in various Japanese Samurai traditions. He also got the award of the Fifth Dan by the respected Japanese organisation Sogo Budo Kanri Kai.\r\nIn a rare honor he became the first Telugu person to be inducted into the Takeda Shingen Clan under Soke Muramatsu Sensei,which is an honour rarely given outside Japan. He also got the title Tiger of Martial Arts by the Golden Dragons organisation.\r\nNow, SJ Suryah showered praises with the post \'A rare honour recognising the lifelong commitment of Sri. @PawanKalyan, Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, excellence in martial arts. May the path ahead be blessed with strength, purpose, and continued success.\"\r\nIt is known that SJ Suryah directed Pawan Kalyan\'s blockbuster film Kushi.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

PK martial arts - SJ Suryah hails

SJ Suryah praises Pawan Kalyan martial arts honor

Pooja Hegde, a leading actress in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi cinema, has recently spoken out about a troubling experience from the early stages of her career. As her popularity was rising, she joined a major pan India film project and was excited to work alongside a top star, considering it a significant milestone.
However, during the shoot, a male co actor entered Pooja Hegde's caravan without her permission, violating her personal space and causing her significant discomfort and anxiety. This incident, which occurred at a time when she was still establishing herself in the industry, left a lasting impression on her and shaped how she approaches her work on set.&nbsp;
Pooja Hegde&rsquo;s decision to share this story publicly has brought attention to the importance of personal boundaries and consent in the film industry.&nbsp; Pooja recounted that she confronted the co actor and firmly asked him to leave her caravan, making it clear that such behavior was unacceptable, regardless of his status or fame.&nbsp;
Following this confrontation, Pooja Hegde did not share screen space with the actor again, and her remaining scenes were completed using a body double. Although she chose not to disclose the name of the actor or the specific project, her candidness has sparked renewed discussions about professionalism, consent, and safety on film sets.&nbsp;

Pooja Hegde on Disturbing experience

 Pooja Hegde Shares Early Career On Set Experience

Oscar Winner Keeravani got a rare honor and it is coming out that he will be presenting the new version of Vande Mataram at the Republic Day parade, New Delhi.\r\nKeeravani shared \"Dear all,Vande Mataram!On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the iconic song Vande Mataram, I feel deeply honoured and privileged to have composed the music for the 26th January Republic Day Parade, under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture.This grand presentation will be performed by 2,500 artists from across India.Stay tuned as we come together to celebrate the spirit of our nation &mdash; Vande Mataram!\"\r\nKeeravani won the prestigious oscar for the song Naatu Naatu in RRR directed by Rajamouli. The film starred NTR and Ram Charan in the lead roles.\r\nCurrently he is tuning music for Mahesh Babu-Rajamouli\'s Varanasi and also for Chiranjeevi\'s Vishwambhara.&nbsp;

R-Day - Keeravani gets a rare honor

Keeravani to perform at Republic Day parade

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,\"

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;

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