&nbsp;&nbsp;Veteran Tollywood comedian Ali got into trouble after acting in a Ghar Soap ad. The ad showed the soap being worshipped with Lakshmi Puja while chants for Goddess Lakshmi played in the background. Many people felt it used religious symbols for sales and called it disrespectful. The issue blew up online within hours. Several Hindu groups and users said the ad hurt their feelings and even asked others to boycott Ali’s movies. This is not the first time a Tollywood star faced such a problem.Ali saw the reaction and quickly responded with a video apology. He said he never meant to hurt anyone’s beliefs. A Mumbai company had asked him to do the ad. The idea came from a funny scene in his old film Devudu Chesina Manushulu. It was meant only for laughs, not to insult any religion. Ali added that even his close friends told him the ad could look wrong. He listened to them and took action fast. The ad has now been taken down from all platforms.Ali handled it well and responded fast without causing further damage. Artists should check scripts more carefully before signing brand deals. Brands often use festival themes, and the line between fun and faith can get blurry. Ali has acted in hundreds of films and is loved for his comedy timing. He said he respects all religions and thanked people for sharing their views. He also asked everyone to move on and focus on positive work.

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Ali In Soap Controversy

Ali Says Sorry After Ghar Soap Ad Sparks Backlash

&nbsp;&nbsp;Jagapathi Babu shocker about Shah Rukh Khan. Jagapathi Babu is known for his powerful performances and he even shared screen presence with Shah Rukh Khan.Jagapathi Babu shared , “At the end of Anthahpuram, there’s a smoking shot, a death shot, which was repeated by Shah Rukh garu…the king Khan. Something didn’t work or I don’t know, it did not happen (in Shakti). So, he was very frustrated and he said something, which I cannot tell, it’s off the record. It was actually something really bad but it was the biggest compliment of my life.”The actor also stated that years later, he asked Shah Rukh if it was true. “Afterwards, when I met him, I asked him if he really said that about me. He said (nods head), but sorry, I did not mean it. I told him it was the biggest compliment I had gotten.” Currently Jagapathi Babu is playing an important role in Ram Charan's Peddi directed by Buchi Babu Sana. &nbsp;

When Jaggu Bhai frustrated SRK

Jagapathi Babu shocker about Shah Rukh Khan

&nbsp;&nbsp;NTR has tremendous fan following and he is currently busy with interesting and exciting projects like Dragon with Prashanth Neel and a mythological entertainer under the direction of Trivikram Srinivas.Fans are gearing up to celebrate NTR birthday on 20 May and the makers of Dragon will be coming up with a powerful glimpse at the stroke of 12.06 AM on 20 May.In the meantime, NTR office came up with a warning to one and all. In a official press release, it stated that it has come to their notice that few fans associations have been collecting funds and donations using NTR's name. They said NTR is no way associated with them and asked fans not to encourage such activities.He said people should believe only if any official communication comes from NTR himself. They asked fans to be vigilant against such fans associations who are collecting money using NTR's name.&nbsp;

NTR Office Warns Fans 

NTR office sounds warning

Tabu is currently playing an important role in Nagarjuna's milestone 100th film under the direction of Ra.Karthik.Tabu speaking to scribes spoke about being judged on aged. She said “People are more worried about your age than you are yourself. They want to show you the mirror, as though you don’t have one at home,”She said &nbsp;“The person answering that question hasn’t aged overnight. We experience it every single day. It’s not like one day someone wakes up at 20 and next day they turn 45,”She said "people in the industry expected actors to avoid giving direct opinions on scripts and instead use “date issues” as an excuse. “You should not give a real reason for not doing a film,” she said while recalling the advice she received. “Give the excuse of dates and walk away. I didn’t understand that. If I don’t like the script, I don’t like it. And I said so.” &nbsp;

Tabu on ageing

Tabu on being judged on age

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.

 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.

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