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Samantha in Simbu Arasan. Simbu is currently starring in a high profile entertainer under the direction of Vetrimaaran. The film referred to STR49 is touted to be titled Arasan.
Now, inside talk is the film will feature Samantha as the female lead. A source shares &ldquo;Talks are on with the makers, but nothing has been finalised yet,&rdquo;
The source adds &ldquo;Samantha holds the director in high regard, but she is currently weighing her options,&rdquo; The film will be releasing in two parts and is bankrolled in a prestigious manner on V Ceations by Kalaipuli S Thanu.
Inside talk is the film is titled as Samrajyam in Telugu .Samantha is currently starring in Maa Inti Bangaram. A source shares &ldquo;She plays an author-backed role of a housewife with a mysterious past,&rdquo;
The source shares "She has nicely balanced her career between the two industries in the last 15 years.&rdquo;

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Samantha in Simbu Arasan

Samantha to romance Simbu

\r\nActor-politician Kamal Haasan has secured a significant victory in the Madras High Court, which has prohibited the unauthorized use of his image and commercial merchandising. The court ruled in his favor, citing the need to protect his dignity and business interests from unauthorized digital interference.\r\nJustice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy ordered the respondents to stop producing or sharing misleading images of Kamal Haasan and prohibited them from selling any merchandise featuring his likeness or name without permission. This decision provides immediate relief to Kamal Haasan, who holds a position in the Rajya Sabha.\r\nThe court\'s decision is a major win for Kamal Haasan, who had argued for protection of his personality rights. The case highlights the importance of safeguarding individuals\' rights against unauthorized use of their images and likeness.\r\nKamal Haasan\'s legal battle serves as a precedent for others in the entertainment industry, emphasizing the need for vigilance in protecting one\'s personality rights. The court\'s decision is a step towards recognizing the value of an individual\'s image and likeness.\r\n

Kamal Wins Court Battle

Kamal Haasan Wins Legal Battle Over Personality Rights

\r\nKrithi Shetty\'s first Tamil film, Vaa Vaathiyaar, is finally hitting theaters on January 14, 2026, as a Pongal gift for Tamil cinema audiences. The film, starring Karthi, has faced numerous delays due to legal and financial issues. Krithi made a grand debut in Tollywood with Uppena, but her subsequent films failed to achieve big stardom. She\'s now pinning her hopes on Kollywood, and Vaa Vaathiyaar could be her breakthrough.\r\nThe film\'s release date was officially announced on social media, with the team writing, \"Vaathiyaar Varaar. VaaVaathiyaar. All set for a grand release on January 14\". Directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, Vaa Vaathiyaar is an action-comedy with a sharp social edge, featuring Karthi as a corrupt police officer who adopts an MGR-inspired alter ego to fight crime.\r\nKrithi Shetty plays the female lead opposite Karthi, and the film boasts an impressive cast, including Sathyaraj, Rajkiran, and Anandaraj. With music by Santhosh Narayanan and cinematography by George C Williams, Vaa Vaathiyaar promises to be a visual treat. Will Krithi Shetty finally achieve success in Tamil cinema? The wait is almost over.\r\nThe film\'s success could pave the way for more opportunities in the Tamil film industry. Krithi Shetty\'s fans are eagerly awaiting her debut, and Vaa Vaathiyaar\'s Pongal release is expected to generate significant buzz.\r\nKarthi\'s next project is Sardar 2, directed by PS Mithran, alongside SJ Suryah and Malavika Mohanan. He\'s also working on Marshal with Kalyani Priyadarshan and has HIT: The Fourth Case lined up.\r\n

Finally Vaa Vaathiyaar Seeing Light

Karthi Vaa Vaathiyaar Crossed All Hurdles For Release

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, starring Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara, has defied expectations with its impressive opening day at the box office. Despite releasing on a Monday, just before the Bhogi festival, the film has received an extraordinary response, clearing all doubts about its box office performance. The collections and occupancy showed a significant jump with each show, indicating a strong start for the film.

The film's success can be attributed to its star-studded cast, including Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, and Catherine Tresa, as well as the festive atmosphere. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has been praised for its entertaining narrative and performances. With a budget of â‚¹200 crore, the film is expected to break even with a worldwide gross of â‚¹225 crore.

The film's opening day collections are estimated to be around â‚¹45 crore worldwide, with premieres contributing â‚¹25 crore. The evening and night shows have gone bonkers for the film, indicating a solid trend. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is expected to have massive collections from Wednesday to Sunday, with huge overflows in theaters.

The film's success is a testament to Chiranjeevi's star power and Anil Ravipudi's ability to deliver a clean, family-oriented entertainer. With positive word of mouth and the festive holiday window, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is poised for a successful run at the box office.

MSG Shows Blockbuster Trend 

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Slowly Gaining Momentum To Unleash Storm At Box Office

\r\nPrabhas\' latest film, The Raja Saab, is facing a major crisis at the box office. Despite having a strong market in North India, the film\'s Hindi version has flopped, collecting only 6 Cr nett on the opening day, followed by 5 Cr on day 2, and 4 Cr on day 3. The film\'s poor performance has shocked everyone, especially considering Prabhas\' popularity in the region.\r\nIn a bid to boost ticket sales, the team of The Raja Saab has introduced a 92 Rs ticket offer for the Hindi version, exclusively for North India, valid only for January 13. This move is seen as a desperate attempt to revive the film\'s fortunes, as it has failed to generate buzz and received mixed reviews. The film\'s production costs are estimated to be over Rs. 400 crore, making its recovery highly dependent on theatrical revenue.\r\nThe Raja Saab\'s poor performance is not limited to Hindi; it\'s underwelling across all regions, including Telugu states. The film\'s worldwide box office gross stands at Rs. 180 crore as per producers, with overseas collections plummeting to USD 225K on Sunday. The Sankranti holidays may provide some respite, but the film\'s fate seems sealed.\r\nThe Raja Saab\'s failure is a significant setback for Prabhas, who has seen success with his previous films, including Baahubali, Salaar and Kalki. The film\'s poor performance raises questions about Prabhas\' box office clap and the effectiveness of his marketing strategies.\r\n

TRS Struggling In Hindi

The Raja Saab Disappointing Run

\r\nRavi Teja pay cut for Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi. Ravi Teja\'s Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi directed by Kishore Tirumala is releasing on 13 Jan 2026.\r\nNow Ravi Teja\'s gesture for Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi is becoming the talking point. Inside talk is Ravi Teja has taken a pay cut for the film. Sources reveal that Ravi Teja decided to take only half of his usual remuneration he charges for his films.\r\nA source shares &ldquo;Prabhas and Ram Charan haven&rsquo;t seen success for a while but continue to charge astronomical fees,&rdquo; a leading Telugu producer who wishes to go unnamed (&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve to work with them&rdquo;) says firmly, &ldquo;this must stop.&rdquo;\r\nBhartha Mahasayulaku WIgnyapthi stars Dimple Hayathi and Ashika Ranganath as the female leads. Sunil, Satya, Vennela Kishore, Subhaleka Sudhakar and Muralidhar Goud&nbsp; are playing important roles in the film for which music is tuned by Bheems Ceciroleo.\r\nSudhakar Cherukuri is producing the film in a prestigious manner on&nbsp; SLV Cinemas banner.\r\n

Mass Raja Gesture For BMW

Ravi Teja pay cut for Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi

Mass Raja Ravi Teja is starring in the film titled Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi. The film directed by Kishore Tirumala is releasing on 13 Jan 2026.\r\nRavi Teja is pinning all his hopes on this film as his previous films failed at the box office. The film features Ravi Teja romancing hot beauties Dimple Hayathi and Ashika Ranganath as the female leads.\r\nThe film also features Sunil, Satya, Vennela Kishore, Subhaleka Sudhakar and Muralidhar Goud in key roles. The music for the film is tuned by Bheems Ceciroleo.\r\nBhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi is produced in a prestigious manner by Sudhakar Cherukuri on SLV Cinemas banner. The mass vibes in the teaser and trailer and the glamor filled songs are generating interest amog movie lovers.\r\nStay tuned for the review of Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi from the team of Cinejosh in couple of hours.&nbsp;

Today Review - BMW

Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi releasing today

Prabhas\' The Raja Saab directed by Maruthi which released amidst huge expectations on 9 Jan 2026 turned out to be a disaster.\r\nThe film featured Prabhas romancing Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan and Riddhi Kumar as the female leads. Now Nidhhi Agerwal, speaking to scribes showered praises on Prabhas.\r\nShe said that he isn\'t \"exactly what people think at first\". Calling Prabhas a \"darling\", she also said that he has a &ldquo;very king-like personality.&rdquo;\r\nShe revealed . &ldquo;I think everything people say about him is true&mdash;that he&rsquo;s a darling, that he has a very king-like personality, and that he treats people kindly. People also say he&rsquo;s very quiet and mostly talks to people he knows or is comfortable with, and that&rsquo;s true,&rdquo;\r\nShe added &ldquo;Once you meet him and start talking to him, he&rsquo;s one of the sweetest, most non-judgmental people you can have a conversation with. He&rsquo;s not exactly what people think at first; he&rsquo;s just a bit shy and selective,&rdquo; she added. Nidhhi also called Prabhas \"very introverted, and I think that&rsquo;s great. He&rsquo;s perfect the way he is.\"

Killer Beauty hails Prabhas as King

Nidhhi Agerwal calls Prabhas The King

Chiranjeevi\'s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu directed by Anil Ravipudi hit the screens in a spectacular manner on 12 Jan 2026 across the world.\r\nThe film got positive reviews from all quarters and movie lovers are thoroughly enjoying Chiranjeevi\'s energetic performance which is bringing back memories of his vintage performances from the past.\r\nAccording to the latest, it is coming out that Ram Charan watched his dad Chiranjeevi\'s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu at AMB Mall today in Hyderabad.\r\nIt is coming out that Ram Charan thoroughly enjoyed the film. The film stars Venkatesh in a powerful cameo while Nayantara is the female lead.\r\nBheems Ceciroleo is the music director for the film which stars Catherine Tresa, Revanth, Harsha Vardhan, Sachin Khedekar, and Abhinav Gomatam in important roles.\r\nSameer Reddy and Tammiraju are handling the Cinematography and editing departments while the fim is produced by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela on Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments banner.

Ram Charan enjoys MSG

Ram Charan watches Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

Actor Vijay, chief of TVK landed in huge trouble after his public meeting at Karur, Tamil Nadu resulted in a tragic demise of innocent people.\r\nAccording to the latest, CBI interrogated Vijay in Delhi. It is coming out tnat CBI officials questioned Vijay for more than six hours and is questioning is still going on.\r\nCBI also started examining the variaous videos before and after the rally and also what basic measures the administration has taken for the safety of the people who came to attend the public meeting.\r\nTVK party official said &ldquo;We have requested the authorities to ensure Vijay&rsquo;s safety during his appearance before the CBI,&rdquo; CBI asked for the details of the communication between the TVK officials and the district and police officials.\r\nThe agency is attempting to reconstruct the sequence of events to determine whether organisational failures contributed to the tragedy.

CBI grills Vijay

Vijay questioned by CBI over Karur stampede

Mega Star Chiranjeevi\'s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu directed by Anil Ravipudi which released amidst huge expectations on 12 Jan 2026 opened up to positive reviews.\r\nNot only critics but movie lovers are showering praises on the film. In the midst of all this, Allu Aravind shared his feelings on Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.\r\nAllu Aravind said Boss is Boss and Chiranjeevi rocked the show and said his performance brought back the memories of Rowdy Allu and Gharana Mogudu. He said Anil Ravipudi did an excellent job and it was a treat to watch Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh on the big screen.\r\nHe said Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is an out and out paisa vasool entertainer and the excitement is on a all time high. The film starred Nayanthara as the female lead and Venkatesh in a powerful special.\r\nBheems Ceciroleo is the music director for the film.&nbsp;

Allu Aravind on MSG

Allu Aravind shares his Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu experience

Prabhas\' horror thriller The Raja Saab directed by Maruti which released amidst huge expectations failed completely turning out to be a disappointment for the diehard fans.\r\nThe film starred Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan and Riddhi Kumar as the female leads while Sanjay Dutt played a powerful role.\r\nIn the meantime, the video of hot beauty crying inconsolably for missing The Raja Saab is going viral. RX 100 beauty Payal Rajput in the video is seen crying for missing the opportunity to romance Prabhas in The Raja Saab.\r\nThe film\'s music is tuned by Thaman and the film starred Zarina Wahab, Samuthirakhani,, VTV.Ganesh, Satya,Prabhas Seenu, Yogi Babu, Saptagiri,and others in important roles.\r\nThe film is produced in a prestigious manner by TG.Vishwa Prasad on People Media Factory. The makers are trying their best to attract viewers by including the missing scenes in the film.

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