\r\nBollywood superstar Salman Khan is at a crucial point in his career, having faced a string of unsuccessful films in recent years. However, with several projects in the pipeline, including a potential collaboration with Telugu director Vamsi Paidipally, fans are hopeful for a comeback. Reports also suggest that Salman Khan may join hands with Raj &amp; DK, known for their work on The Family Man, for an action-comedy film, which could be a great fit for his larger than life screen persona.\r\nBoth of these films are yet to be finalised. But, one among these two films is expected to begin shooting in the second half of this year, with plans for an Eid 2027 release. However, this may put Salman Khan in direct competition with Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga\'s highly anticipated film Spirit, which is already scheduled for release on March 5, 2027. Spirit is a massive and hyped project, with a huge pan India fan base, and its first look poster has already generated strong buzz online.\r\nSalman Khan is also rumoured to team up with Vamsi Paidipally for a film that could start shooting as early as March 2026. While nothing has been officially confirmed, the news has left fans excited. The project is likely to be produced by Mythri Movie Makers, and an official announcement is awaited.\r\nWith multiple projects on the horizon, it will be interesting to see whether Salman Khan chooses to face the box office clash with Spirit or avoids it by selecting a different release date. One thing is certain, though, Salman Khan is gearing up for a big comeback, and fans are eagerly waiting to see what he has in store.\r\n

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Will Salman Clash With Spirit

Spirit Might Face Competition From A Salman Khan Film

AR Rahman has expressed his pride in working on Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' movie, despite being a Muslim. In an interview, he stated that religious beliefs shouldn't hinder aspects like storytelling, music, and shared cultural knowledge. Rahman recalled studying 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabharata' in school, which taught him valuable moral lessons.

He emphasized that stories like Ramayana transcend religious boundaries and connect people through shared values. Rahman pointed out that he's working alongside Hans Zimmer, a Jew, on the Hindu film, showcasing the power of art and cultural unity. He believes art should not be linked to religion and that knowledge should be gained from anywhere, regardless of the source.

Rahman credited spiritual teachings for shaping his thoughts, citing Prophet Muhammad's emphasis on gaining knowledge from anyone. He urged people to shed narrow-mindedness and selfishness, allowing them to shine in society. Rahman expressed pride in being part of the international level 'Ramayana' project, showcasing India's rich cultural heritage.

The movie, produced by Namit Malhotra, boasts a star studded cast, including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Sunny Deol. With a massive budget of over Rs. 4 thousand crores, the film is set for a Diwali 2026 and 2027 release. Rahman's involvement has sparked interest, and his perspective on art and culture has resonated with many.

Rahman About Working on Ramayana

AR Rahman Opens Up About Working on Ramayana Despite Being a Muslim

\r\nNetflix has announced its annual \"Netflix Pandigai\" initiative, featuring over 15 highly anticipated South Indian films. The lineup includes top titles starring popular actors like Suriya, Dhanush, Pawan Kalyan, Nani and Ram Charan. Some of the leading offerings include Ram Charan\'s Peddi, Vijay Deverakonda\'s VD 14, and Venkatesh\'s Adarsha Katumbam House No. 47.\r\nThese films will be available on the streaming platform after their theatrical runs in various languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi..Some of the top films coming to Netflix include Pawan Kalyan\'s Ustaad Bhagat Singh, Dhanush\'s Kara directed by Vignesh Raja, and Jithu Madhavan\'s Suriya 47. Kara features Mamitha Baiju and music by GV Prakash Kumar, while Suriya 47 is a highly anticipated crime thriller set to release in 2026.\r\nOther notable titles include Champion, a Telugu period sports drama featuring Roshan Meka, Aakasam Lo Oka Tara, a Telugu pan-India film starring Dulquer Salmaan and Shruti Haasan, and The Paradise, an upcoming Telugu action film headlined by Nani. Netflix lineup also include Ravi Mohan\'s Ordinary Man, Karthi\'s Marshal, Idhayam Murali, Gatta Kusthi 2, Dayangaram, and Production No. 1.\r\nThe streaming platform has also acquired Dhanush\'s 55th film directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, which promises a gritty action packed experience for viewers. With a mix of star driven ventures and promising fresh stories, Netflix\'s 2026 lineup signals a strong year ahead for South Indian cinema on the streaming platform.\r\n

A Powerhouse Lineup From Netflix

Netflix Coming With Big South Films 

\r\nRoshan\'s much anticipated film Champion hit theatres on Christmas, but unfortunately, it failed to make an impact at the box office. The film, which marked Roshan\'s comeback after his blockbuster debut Pelli SandaD, was expected to be a big hit, especially given the production pedigree of Vyjayanthi Movies, known for delivering classic blockbusters.\r\nDespite the high expectations, Champion failed to impress audiences, leading to a disappointing box office run. However, the film\'s digital rights have been snapped up by Netflix for a whopping 16 Cr, covering all South languages. Fans can catch the film on the streaming platform from January 23rd in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.\r\nChampion is a period sports action drama directed by Pradeep Advaitham, starring Roshan Meka and Anaswara Rajan. The film\'s plot revolves around an aspiring football player\'s journey, intertwined with the historic Bhairanpally revolt in pre-independence Hyderabad. The cast also includes Nandamuri Kalyana Chakravarthy, Kay Kay Menon, Santhosh Prathap, and Prakash Raj, among others.\r\nThe film\'s story explores themes of ambition, rebellion, and perseverance, set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in Indian history. Despite its under winding theatrical run, Champion\'s OTT release is expected to give it a new lease of life, allowing fans to experience Roshan\'s compelling performance and the film\'s gripping narrative.\r\n

Champion OTT Streaming Details

Roshan Champion To Stream On Netflix From This Date

\r\nMarch 2026 is set to be a thrilling month at the Indian box office, with three highly anticipated films - Dhurandhar 2, Toxic, and Peddi - gearing up for a clash. The trade and audiences are eagerly awaiting these big-budget releases, which promise to deliver intense entertainment.\r\nDhurandhar 2, the sequel to the sensational blockbuster, is targeting a pan-India release on March 19. The film\'s makers have confirmed that it will hit theatres on the scheduled date, despite rumors of a possible postponement. Dhurandhar 2 is expected to leverage its OTT success and strong anticipation from southern markets, especially in the Hindi and South Indian territories.\r\nYash\'s Toxic is also set to release on March 19, marking his first film after the KGF series. The film\'s teaser has generated massive discussion online, and the makers are firm on their release plans, even if it means clashing with Dhurandhar 2. Peddi, on the other hand, has generated strong pan-India buzz through its promotional content, with its teaser and song Chikiri Chikiri receiving an excellent response across languages.\r\nThe competition is heating up, with Ram Charan\'s Peddi set to release on March 27, just a week after Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic. Meanwhile, Nani\'s ambitious project, The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela, is locked for a March 26 release. With multiple pan-India projects vying for attention, it remains to be seen whether all three films will stick to their planned release dates and face a direct box office clash. The stage is set for an intense battle, and audiences are in for a treat.\r\n

Mega Clash In March 2026

Peddi - Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic Face Off In March

\r\nNivin Pauly\'s upcoming thriller Baby Girl is set to release on January 23, and the trailer is out. The two minute video showcases Nivin Pauly as Sanal Mathew, a hospital attendant falsely accused of kidnapping a baby girl. The police are on his tail, and Sanal is fighting to clear his name.\r\nThe trailer hints at a gripping story with dramatic twists and turns. The focus is on Sanal\'s relationship with the infant and the mystery surrounding the case. Arun Varma directs the film, penned by Bobby-Sanjay. After massive success of Sarvam Maya, Nivin Pauly is coming with a thriller.\r\nBaby Girl promises to be an edge-of-the-seat thriller, with Nivin Pauly delivering an intense performance. The cast includes Lijomol Jose, Sangeeth Prathap, and Abhimanyu Thilakan. The film\'s music and cinematography add to the tension.\r\nNivin Pauly\'s recent successes, including Sarvam Maya, have raised expectations for Baby Girl. The film is likely to be a major hit, given the buzz and Nivin\'s strong fan base. The film is slated to hit the screens on January 23.\r\n

Thrilling Trailer Of Nivin Pauly Next 

Trailer Of Nivin Pauly Thriller Baby Girl Out

\r\nTop Tollywood Stars escaped from The Raja Saab. Prabhas\' The Raja Saab which released amidst huge expectations on 9 Jan 2026 turned out to be a colossal disaster at the box office.\r\nPrabhas did the film with much hope as he tried the horror genre for the first time in his career and the film is directed by Maruthi. Maruthi came up with tall statements ahead of the film\'s release.\r\nIn the meantime, it is coming out that two top Tollywood stars escaped from The Raja Saab and Prabhas became the scapegoat. Inside talk is Maruthi readied the script keeping Natural Star Nani in mind. He narrated the story but Nani told him that the story donot suit him.\r\nIt is known that Nani and Maruthi earlier came up with a hit film Bhale Bhale Magadivoy. With Nani rejecting the film, hetried to narrate the story to Kollywood star Suriya.\r\nBut he didnot get an opportunity to narrate the story to Suriya. It was a million dollar question as to whether Suriya would have agreed for The Raja Saab. Later, Maruthi made changes to the story and narrated it to Prabhas who gave the green signal much against the wishes of his fans and went on to burn his hands.\r\n

The Raja Saab- Two Stars escaped

Top Tollywood Stars escaped from The Raja Saab

\r\nPrashanth Varma on Jai Hanuman. Teja Sajja\'s socio fantasy mythological entertainer Hanu-Man directed by Prashanth Varma created a sensation across the country.\r\nTeja Sajja with this film attained national stardom with his performance. Now movie lovers are waiting eagerly for the film\'s sequel Jai Hanuman.\r\nNothing came out about Jai Hanuman and now Prashanth Neel shared an exciting update. He posted &ldquo;TWO YEARS OF BELIEF BECOMING POWER. The love and support you have showered on Hanuman over these two years are my greatest strength. Every message, every cheer, every belief has become fuel, pushing me to work relentlessly on what comes next.&rdquo;\r\nHe shared &ldquo;On this milestone, I take a moment to thank our producers, technicians, cast, and crew. Hanuman exists because of your passion, hard work, and faith in a new promise. TWO YEARS AGO, A HERO ROSE. TODAY, A UNIVERSE MARCHES FORWARD. JAI HANUMAN.&rdquo;\r\nJai Hanuman features Rishabh Shetty in the role of Lord Hanuman.\r\n

Interesting details On Jai Hanuman

Prashanth Varma on Jai Hanuman

&nbsp;\r\nBollywood furious over Rahman communal comments. Oscar winner Rahman came up with controversial comments saying \"It might be a communal thing also but it is not in my face. It comes to me as Chinese whispers that they booked you but the music company went ahead and hired their five composers. I say good, I have more time to chill with my family. I am not in search of work. I don&rsquo;t want to go in search of work. I want work to come to me; my sincerity to earn work. Whatever I deserve, I get.\"\r\nBollywood however turned furious over Rahmans comments. Javed Akthar says &ldquo;Dilip Kumar was Yusuf Khan and was more beloved than his contemporaries Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor. Meena Kumari played Hindu characters without her faith ever being questioned. Today, Shah Rukh Khan is loved across religions, and Mohammed Rafi moved millions with his bhajans. The Hindi film industry is completely free of communal bias.&rdquo;\r\nA top producer and director, said &ldquo;This is a very cheap shot. I didn&rsquo;t expect this from ARR. Has he noticed how much the quality of his work has dipped in recent years? His demands are enormous. He charges almost three times what other composers do, insists that every film be labelled &lsquo;An A R Rahman Musical&rsquo;, and delays are common because songs are not delivered on time. These are the real reasons for the drop in demand, not some imagined communal angle.&rdquo;\r\n&nbsp;

Bollywood Furious On Rahman

Bollywood furious over Rahman communal comments

Mega Star Chiranjeevi turned Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu and is giving wholesome entertainment on Sankranti with his vintage performance.

According to the latest, distributors and exhibitors are superhappy with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. A distributor says &ldquo;The film has garnered around â‚¹54 crore share in the Telugu states, which is a record-breaking performance,&rdquo;

The distributor adds &ldquo;Family audiences are turning up in big numbers, with theatres brimming with activity,&rdquo; A trade analyst says &ldquo;Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh together trigger plenty of fun and inject energy into the comic caper, though the plot isn&rsquo;t fascinating,&rdquo;

He continued &ldquo;Director Anil Ravipudi has once again struck a chord with the family audience, particularly in the Telugu states and among Telugu viewers worldwide. Those who enjoy his style of loud, mass-oriented comedy are expected to flock to theatres soon,&rdquo;

MSG - Distributors Over The Moon

Distributors and Exhibitors super happy with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

For long rumours have been going on like wildfire regarding Dhanush and Murnal Thakur and their marriage.

Now reports are coming that the couple will be entering into wedlock on 14 Feb 2026 on Valentines Day. The wedding is expected to be a private affair with close friends and relatives and family members expected to be part of it.

A source earlier said &ldquo;Yes, it&rsquo;s true that they are dating. But it&rsquo;s too new and they&rsquo;ve no plans of making their relationship official before the public or the media. At the same time, they&rsquo;re unfazed about going out and about and being spotted. Friends are truly rooting for them as they&rsquo;re quite similar and compatible when it comes to their values, choices and thoughts."

It is known that Dhanush married Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya and the duo ended their 18 year old relationship in 2022. The couple were blessed with two sons Yatra and Linga.&nbsp;

Dhanush n Mrunal entering wedlock

Dhanush - Mrunal Thakur marriage rumours spread like wildfire

Prabhas\' Spirit with Sandeep Vanga has been the cynosure of all eyes. Expectations are high on the project as Prabhas enjoys tremendous fan following among masses and Sandeep Vanga is popular for his hardhitting high octane mass action entertainers.\r\nNow reports are coming that the film would be releasing on 5 March 2027 across the world in a spectacular manner in various languages. This is excting all the fans of Prabhas. Prabhas\' recent outing The Raja Saab with Maruthi turned out to be a disaster and Prabhas and his fans are pinning all their hopes on this film.\r\nPrabhas will be seen in the role of a powerful police officer while Tripthi Dimri is playing the female lead. Harshavardhan Rameshwara is the music director for the film which stars Prakash Raj and Vivek Oberoi in important roles.\r\nBhadrakali Pictures and T-Series are bankrolling the project in a lavish manner.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

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