\r\nAamir Kan on shedding 18 kgs. Aamir Khan is currently busy with his upcoming project Happy Patel. He will be seen in a hilarious role in the film.\r\nIn the meantime, Aamir shared on why he shed 18 kgs. He said &ldquo;Eighteen kilos, actually,&rdquo; Aamir with a laugh continued &ldquo;It happened by default. The new diet I&rsquo;m following for health reasons is working like magic for me.&rdquo;\r\nHe revealed &ldquo;I undertook the diet specifically for the migraines. It&rsquo;s an anti-inflammatory diet. I not only lost eighteen kilos, my migraines have also reduced considerably,&rdquo;\r\nVir Das is making his debut as director with Happy Patel and it comes with a tagline&nbsp; Khatarnak Jasoos.The film stars Vir as Happy Patel, a hopelessly clumsy man who is mistaken for a secret agent and dragged into a criminal conspiracy. The cast includes Mona Singh, Mithila Palkar and Sharib Hashmi, while Imran Khan makes his much-anticipated big-screen comeback.\r\n

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Why Did Aamir Shun 18 Kgs

Aamir Khan on shedding 18 kgs

\r\nThe Karnataka unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has officially approached the Karnataka State Women&rsquo;s Commission regarding actor Yash&rsquo;s upcoming film, Toxic. On Monday, party members filed a formal complaint in Bengaluru demanding the immediate withdrawal of the movie\'s teaser. The party claims that the video content is inappropriate for general public viewing, specifically citing concerns for the well-being of women and children.\r\nThe complaint was led by AAP State Secretary Usha Mohan, accompanied by several women office-bearers who visited the Commission&rsquo;s office. They urged the authorities to issue strict directions to the film&rsquo;s producers to take the teaser down. Usha Mohan stated that the teaser contains obscene and adult visuals that could be harmful to society. She emphasized that the video was released without any age restrictions, which she believes insults Karnataka&rsquo;s cultural values and affects the dignity of women.\r\nFurthermore, the AAP leader appealed to the Commission for urgent intervention to ensure the teaser is removed from all social media platforms. Beyond just the removal of the video, the complaint also requests that the Commission direct the State Government and the police to take appropriate legal action regarding the matter. The party insists that the scenes shown are detrimental to the mental and social health of young viewers and women.\r\nThe teaser for Toxic was released on January 8 and instantly became a massive internet sensation, gathering over 220 million views in just one week. However, this viral success has come with significant backlash due to its bold content. The primary source of the controversy is a specific sequence involving a car and depictions of sexual intimacy, which has drawn sharp attention from the public and political groups alike.\r\nWhile the teaser has been praised by fans for its cinematic style and audacity, it has faced heavy criticism from various sections of social media. Critics have labeled the scenes as unnecessary and sensational, accusing the filmmakers of objectifying women to gain views. As the debate continues between those who enjoy the artistic style and those concerned about the content, the demand for its removal highlights the growing tension around the film\'s release which is slated for March 19, 2026.\r\n

Controversy Over Yash Toxic Teaser

AAP Demands Withdrawal of Actor Yash Toxic Movie Teaser

<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bhartha Mahasayulaki Wignyapthi: What\'s Behind</h2>\r\nMass Raja Ravi Teja is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film titled in an interesting and innovative manner as Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi. The film is directed by Kishore Tirumala. Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi\'s OTT rights have been bagged by Zee5 for a fancy sum and the streaming will be after the completion of the theatrical run.\r\nRavi Teja is renowned for his mass action entertainers and has a tremendous following among masses. His witty oneliners and mannerisms cast a magic spell on the masses. However of late he has been reeling under the string of flops. Ravi Teja boosted the confidence of people after Corona scoring a hit with Krack and scored another hit with Dhamaka.\r\nMany felt that Ravi Teja will hit a purple patch and will rule the box office. However, his fortunes reversed and all this films like Ramarao On Duty, Ravanasura, Tiger Nageswara Rao, Eagle, Mr. Bachchan and Mass Jathara left without a trace. Ravi Teja who is known to entertain masses and movie lovers, irrespective of the results of his films, tried everything he could think of. He experimented doing a biopic in form of Tiger Nageswara rao and also mass entertainers but nothing worked for him.\r\nIn the midst of all this, he teamed with Kishore Tirumala. Kishore Tirumala who captured the imagination of all with the feel good romantic entertainer Nenu Sailaja, however failed to replicate the magic and his films&nbsp; Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi, Chitralahari, Red and Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu. Now that both Ravi Teja and Kishore Tirumala coming together, all eyes are on whether the duo with Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi impressed movie lovers and masses at the box office.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bhartha Mahasayulaki Wignyapthi: Story Review</h2>\r\nBhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapathi story revolves around a youngster who heads to Spain to resolve the issue faced by his Wine Company and the aftermath of the incidents and how he overcomes them.\r\nRam Satyanarayana (Ravi Teja), lands in Spain to findout the reasons behind the rejection of his wine brand Anarkali by the top Wines Company by meeting their MD Manasa Shetty (Ashika Ranganath).\r\nTheir meeting however, results in changes not only in his personal life but also in his professional life. What are those changes and how Ram Satyanarayana deals with the consequences, how it is connected to his wife Balamani (Dimple Hayathi), Manasa\'s brother Rakesh Shetty (Tarak Ponnappa), Vinda (Satya), Sudarshan (Sunil), Leela (Vennela Kishorre), Psychiatrist Kamalasan Naidu (Muralidhar Goud) form rest of the developments.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bhartha Mahasayulaki Wignyapthi: Artists Review</h2>\r\nRavi Teja put up a sincere effort to tried his best to elevate the scenes with his antics, mannerisms and body language to entertain masses. He livened up the proceedings with his energy and made his presence felt in comedy scenes with his timing and impressed with his emotions during the emotional scenes showing variations.\r\nAskhika Ranganath and Dimple Hayathi both looked gorgeous on the screen. They didnot get much scope to show her acting talent but gave a mass feat with their beauty blast oozing with glamor not only in the songs but also in few scenes.\r\nSatya attracted with his comedy in the initial sequences but later he disappears from the screen in the second half. Sunil looked good in hilarious scenes. Vennela Kishore attracts viewers with his hilarious performance. Muralidhar Goud got limited screen presence and the director could have generated more fun using his role. Child actor Roshan Roy is good and performed well evoking few laughs and the same could be said about his role. Tarak Ponnappa is ok in his role.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bhartha Mahasayulaki Wignyapthi: Technicians Review</h2>\r\nBhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi story is penned by Kishore Tirumala. As the title of the film is interesting, viewers start watching the film with great intent. But the start of the film ends up testing the patience of the viewers right from the first scene with the outdated elements Much to the disappointment of all , the writing turns out to be the weaklink. The scenes involving Ravi Teja and Askhika Ranganath looks silly and ridiculous at the best. Even in the 80s such scenes would have been rejected by the viewers.\r\nRight after that also, the scenes involving Ravi Teja, Muralidhar Goud and Vennela Kishore fail to make viewers smile. But viewers will finally get the entertainment they were looking in form of Ravi Teja, Sunil, Vennela Kishore , Ashika Ranganath and Dimple Hayathi in the runup to the&nbsp; interval. The first half makes viewers content with Ravi Teja\'s hardwork and hilarious scenes to some extent.\r\nThe second half sets the stage for more entertainment. The second half starts in the similar manner but with those entertaining and hilarious scenes far and inbetween, the output turnsout to be below average instead of being above average stuff. Kishore Tirumala should own the responsibility for the inconsistency in his writing. Had he taken care of the story, done away with the routine and outdated elements, added more value to the narration with strong conflicts and roped in strong performers for the female leads and strong characterisations, things would have been different.\r\nHe underutilised many characters and it seems he has taken everything for granted instead of taking the filmmaking seriously. Had he done so and worked on the script, aided with Ravi Teja\'s energy, the film would have turned into more powerful hilarious entertainer.\r\nBheems Ceciroleo tuned music for the film. All the songs have mass flavor and are shot in the backdrop of extravagant sets and in the backdrop of exotic locations of Spain. The songs are just ok and donot make any strong impact. His background music is in sync with the storyline. He was not required to do anything extraordinary to elevate the scenes.\r\nThe cinematography of Prasad Murella is good. He showed the scenes in Spain in a beautiful manner and maintained the right feel in the film with his camera angles. Sreekar Prasad\'s editing is just ok and could have been better as there are scenes that looked routine and monotonous. Dialogues are at times hilarious and Production values are adequate.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bhartha Mahasayulaki Wignyapthi: Advantages</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Ravi Teja</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Sunil and Satya</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Few Hilarious Scenes</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bhartha Mahasayulaki Wignyapthi: Disadvantages</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Artificial Elements</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Weak Story, Conflict</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Typical Ending</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bhartha Mahasayulaki Wignyapthi: Rating Analysis</h2>\r\nAltogether, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi turns out to be another run of the mill hilarious entertainer. When Kishore Tirumala and Ravi Teja teamed, everyone expected something new and different. However, the story of Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi turns out to be familiar and many such films were came earlier with similar template and with more entertaining elements.\r\nRavi Teja came up with a toned down, subtle performance to make an impression. He with his mannerims and energetic dances on the screen made an impact on the big screen. Director Kishore Tirumala instead of working hard on the story and the screenplay, concentrated on social media memes and shorts to generate humor much to the disappointment of all.\r\nThe scenes just pass off and actors most of the times, pass through the motions and the characters lacked emotional depth and so even when they deliver emotional dialogues, they cut a sorry figure. This highlighted the sorry state of writing and inconsistency in handling the script and executing it on the screen. Considering all these aspects,&nbsp;Cinejosh goes with a 2.5 rating for Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi.

BMW Review

Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi Review

\r\nPeddi climax in fullswing. Ram Charan\'s Peddi directed by Buchhi Babu Sana is progressing at a brisk pace. Expectations are soaring on the film as Buchhi Babu Sana earlier created a sensation with his debut film Uppena.\r\nThe film stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead while Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu Sharma and Shiva Rajkumar are playing important roles. In the meantime, it is coming out that the makers are shooting intense action sequences which appear in the climax.\r\nThe makers started the climax shoot in Hyderabad and they have erected extravagant sets for the shoot purpose. Reports are coming that the first half cut has been completed and the makers are busy with the second half cut.\r\nPost production work of the second half is in full swing and the makers are planning to wrap the talkie part by this month end. The film is up for release on 27 March 2026.\r\nRahman is the music director and the film is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the Vriddhi Cinemas banner in a prestigious manner. &nbsp;\r\n

Peddi In High Octane Climax

Peddi climax in fullswing

\r\nTapsee shares her thoughts on PR and Self Doubts. Tapsee speaking to scribes, got candid over PR and self doubts. She said \"I was too busy doing my own things. But last 1.5-2 years se I have slowed down things and it has also been a conscious effort. I have realised that this PR game has gone to some other level. You are paying either to, I mean push yourself. Which was one version of doing PR. You are also paying to push someone else down,\"\r\nShe continued \"Since when did your success depend upon someone else\'s failure? People have started creating a new facade of their personalities because they need relevance. I am not okay with just me being there in a hit film, I also need to have a very strong voice even if it is not yours. But you have to create a voice. And that voice that you are trying to create beyond films is not matching with the work you are doing. So that discrepancy. You are saying beyond your films but your work is saying something else,\"\r\nOn self doubts, she said , \"I wish I didn&rsquo;t feel like I don&rsquo;t look like the biggest divas around, so mujhe koi heroine kyun banayega (why will someone make me the heroine)? But that&rsquo;s not the only quality required to be a heroine. I didn&rsquo;t have basic fashion sense, makeup sense, or even know what my best angle was &mdash; nothing.\"\r\nShe continued \"I wish I didn&rsquo;t take such a beating to learn all this in the first few years. I learnt everything eventually, but the amount of beating I gave myself - it tired me mentally. I wish I wouldn&rsquo;t have felt that way and just enjoyed the process of learning. That is one thing I really hope someone told me,\"\r\nOn failures, she said \"a failure is not just because of you. It&rsquo;s a cumulative team effort, but it is put on you,\" highlighting her sense of unfair burden when projects didn\'t succeed.\r\n

Tapsee on PR and Self Doubts

Tapsee shares her thoughts on PR and Self Doubts

\r\nRani Mukerji is back as the fearless cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3, and the trailer is here to send chills down your spine. The film\'s trailer dropped on January 12, coinciding with Rani Mukerji\'s 30-year milestone in Hindi cinema.\r\nThe trailer opens with a disturbing message about thousands of girls going missing every week in a country that worships goddesses. Shivani Shivaji Roy, now with the National Investigation Agency (NIA), is pulled into a horrifying case involving the disappearance of young girls. She discovers that 93 girls have vanished without a trace, leading her to the dark world of a beggar mafia governed by the ruthless Amma, played by Mallika Prasad.\r\nMardaani 3 features a thrilling battle of strength between Shivani Shivaji Roy and Amma, two powerful women. The trailer showcases Shivani\'s no-nri approach and takes us through thrilling events as she chases down the culprits. Janaki Bodiwala, known for Shaitaan, joins the franchise in a pivotal role.\r\nWritten by Aayush Gupta and produced by Aditya Chopra, Mardaani 3 delves into another harsh truth of society. Rani Mukerji says, \"Shivani Shivaji Roy is not loud heroism - she is quiet strength.\" Mardaani 3 hits theatres worldwide on January 30, 2026. &nbsp;\r\n

Rani Mukerji Mardaani 3 Trailer Out

Mardaani 3 Trailer Rani Mukerji Shivani Shivaji Roy Faces Her Most Dangerous Case Yet

\r\nMegastar Chiranjeevi\'s latest film, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, has made a sensational start at the box office, breaking multiple records and setting a new benchmark for regional cinema. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the film has delivered the most impressive opening day collections, grossing over 84 crore worldwide.\r\nThe film\'s success can be attributed to its family-friendly content and the overwhelming response from audiences. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has clocked an unprecedented 488.32K ticket sales on BookMyShow within 24 hours, setting a new all-time record for regional cinema on the platform.\r\nThe film\'s opening day collections have surpassed Chiranjeevi\'s personal best, making it the highest-ever Day 1 grosser for the Megastar. The film\'s success is not limited to India, with North America contributing significantly to its box office numbers, crossing $1.7M and rising.\r\nWith the Sankranthi holiday wave kicking in, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is poised for an unstoppable blockbuster run. The film\'s strong family audience turnout and positive word of mouth are expected to drive its success in the coming days.\r\nMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu\'s success is a testament to Chiranjeevi\'s enduring star power and Anil Ravipudi\'s ability to deliver engaging family entertainment.\r\n

MSG Registers Highest Opening 

Chiranjeevi Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Breaks Records

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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;

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

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