Megastar Chiranjeevi\'s highly anticipated film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has created a buzz in the industry. The trailer, released recently, has crossed 25 million views within 24 hours, making it one of the most watched trailers of Chiranjeevi\'s contemporaries. The overwhelming response reflects the strong connection the trailer has established with audiences.\r\nThe film\'s pre-release event is scheduled to be held on January 7 in Hyderabad, with Chiranjeevi and Victory Venkatesh sharing the stage. This will be the first time the two legendary stars will appear together as part of the film\'s promotions, making it a highly anticipated event.\r\nDirected by Anil Ravipudi, the film promises to be an action packed family entertainer with a unique on screen chemistry between Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh. The trailer has taken expectations to a whole new level, offering a sneak peek into the film\'s entertainment, humor, and mass appeal. Produced by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela under Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments, the film is set for a grand theatrical release on January 12.\r\nThe pre-release event is expected to add to the hype, with fans eagerly looking forward to witnessing the camaraderie of Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh on stage. With its star-studded cast and entertaining storyline, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is expected to be a blockbuster hit.\r\n<div></div>

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 Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Pre Release Event On January 7

Tollywood actress Anasuya Bharadwaj has issued a public apology to veteran actress Raasi for her past comments. The apology comes after an old video resurfaced, showing Anasuya making remarks about Raasi during a television skit three years ago. The clip sparked widespread criticism on social media, prompting Anasuya to take responsibility for her actions.\r\nIn her apology post, Anasuya expressed regret for her past comments, acknowledging that they were inappropriate. She stated that she has since evolved and is now more empowered to question narratives built around women\'s bodies. Anasuya also mentioned that she has left the show where the comments were made, marking a change in her perspective.\r\nAnasuya\'s apology has sparked conversations about accountability and respect toward women in the entertainment industry. Her recent criticism of actor Sivaji\'s objectionable remarks about women had drawn strong support from many, making her apology a significant step. Raasi\'s response to the apology is awaited, as the industry reflects on the importance of respecting women onscreen and off.\r\nThe incident highlights the need for growth and self awareness, especially in the public eye. Anasuya\'s willingness to apologize and learn from her mistakes is commendable. The entertainment industry often witnesses such controversies, but it\'s heartening to see individuals taking responsibility and making amends.

Anasuya Apologizes to Raasi

Anasuya Bharadwaj Public Apology To Raasi

Akhil Akkineni\'s upcoming film Lenin has unveiled its first single, \"Vaare Vaa Vaare Vaa\", a melodious romantic track that\'s striking a chord with music lovers. The song, composed by Thaman S, features soulful vocals by Shweta Mohan and Jubin Nautiyal, with poetic lyrics by Anantha Sriram.&nbsp;\r\nThe track beautifully captures the emotional core of the film, complementing the on screen chemistry between Akhil Akkineni and Bhagyashri Borse. The music video showcases the lead pair\'s romance in a picturesque village setting, with Akhil\'s rugged look adding to the narrative\'s rustic charm.&nbsp;\r\nWith its soothing melody and heartfelt presentation, \"Vaare Vaa Vaare Vaa\" is a good start to the album. Lenin, produced by Manam Enterprises LLP and Sithara Entertainments, is presented by Annapurna Studios. With nearly 70% of the shoot completed, the film is progressing briskly and is gearing up for a Summer theatrical release.\r\nDirected by Murali Kishor Abburu, the film stars Akhil Akkineni and Bhagyashri Borse in the lead roles. The film is scheduled to hit the screens on May 1st.&nbsp;

Lenin 1st Single Is A Soulful Melody

Akhil Akkineni Lenin Unveils First Track Vaare Vaa Vaare Vaa

Young and talented actor Naveen Polishetty who is&nbsp; known for his versatile performances, is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Anaganaga Oka Raju&nbsp; which is releasing on 14 January 2026 as Sankranthi Special.&nbsp;\r\nThe film\'s promotions are exciting all increasing the curiosity levels. According to the latest, the makers came up with an update on the film\'s theatrical trailer. The makers announced that the film\'s theatrical trailer will be released on 7th January 2026 at 6.04 PM.\r\nMesmerizing beauty Meenakshi Chaudhary is the female lead in Anaganaga Oka Raju. The film is bankrolled by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya&nbsp; under the Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas banners.&nbsp;\r\nAnaganaga Oka Raju\'s music is tuned by Micky J Meyer. It is known that&nbsp; Anaganaga Oka Raju\'s has a crisp runtime of 140 minutes.

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Anaganaga Oka Raju gets theatrical trailer launch date

Set against the backdrop of real-life incidents that occurred in Andhra Pradesh during the 1990s, the gangster-themed film Rim Jim is being directed by Hema Sunder and produced by G. Sachetan Reddy, Dr. Manasa, and Srinivasa Rao.\r\nMade under the banners of AV Cinemas, C Visuals, Rim Jim carries the tagline &ldquo;Asleedam&rdquo; and is presented as a story of friendship and love, woven into a gritty, realistic gangster narrative. The film is currently busy with post-production work, and the makers are expected to announce the release date soon.\r\nSpeaking on the occasion, director Hema Sunder said that the film has shaped up extremely well and assured that it will appeal to audiences across sections with its engaging storytelling and emotional depth.\r\nA major highlight of the film is Rahul Sipligunj, who plays a key role and has also sung two songs, which are expected to be major attractions of the movie.\r\nAjay Ved appears in the lead role, while Vrajana plays the female lead. Supporting roles are portrayed by Bittiri Satti and Raj Thirandas, among others.\r\nWith a realistic tone and a strong emotional core, Rim Jim promises an intense cinematic experience and is set to hit screens soon.

Rim Jim â€“ A Gangster Drama 

Rim Jim â€“ A Gangster Drama Based on Real Incidents

\r\nDistributors mega plans to recover The Raja Saab investment. Prabhas -Maruthi\'s horror entertainer The Raja Saab is releasing on 9 January 2026. Expectations are high and the film did a record pre release business.\r\nNow, the distributors are coming up with a master plan to recover the investment. A source shared \" The film&rsquo;s theatrical rights in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have been sold for Rs 180 crore, making it one of the highest deals ever for a Telugu star in the two states. This is the biggest price ever paid for a Prabhas film in the Telugu market.&rdquo;\r\nRevealing the reason behind it, the source shared &ldquo;Prabhas earlier blockbusters like Salaar and Kalki 2898 AD were reportedly sold for under Rs 160 crore in the Telugu states. This time, despite being a horror comedy, The Raja Saab has struck a fancy deal.&rdquo;\r\nThe source revealed distributors mega fans saying &ldquo;Openings are extremely crucial for star-driven films of this scale. With Prabhas&rsquo; crowd-pulling ability, the distributors are aiming for a wide release to ensure strong initial collections and recover their investment quickly.&rdquo;&nbsp;\r\n

TRS ROI: Distributors Master plan

Distributors mega plans to recover The Raja Saab investment

\r\nDhanush and Kriti Sanon\'s romantic drama, Tere Ishk Mein, is set to make its digital debut on Netflix on January 23, 2026. The film, directed by Aanand L Rai, explores complex themes of ego driven conflict, manipulation, and unrequited love. It will be available in Hindi and Tamil.\r\nThe film features an ensemble cast, including Dhanush as Flight Lieutenant Shankar Gurukka and Kriti Sanon as Mukti Beniwal. Prakash Raj, Tota Roy Chowdhury, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub are among the supporting actors. The story revolves around Shankar and Mukti\'s doomed romance, set in the same universe as Raanjhanaa.\r\nKriti Sanon addressed criticism of her character in the film, saying she\'s obsessed with reading people\'s opinions and loves debating, as that\'s the point of art. She added that the film shows toxic love, but the girl also calls out the toxicity. The film\'s complex themes and performances have generated interest among audiences.\r\nTere Ishk Mein was a box office hit, earning â‚¹116.71cr net in India and â‚¹161.96cr worldwide, despite mixed reviews. The film\'s digital premiere on Netflix and subsequent airing on Sony Max will give it a wider reach. With its intriguing storyline and talented cast, Tere Ishk Mein is a must-watch for romance and drama fans.\r\n

Tere Ishk Mein OTT Streaming Details

Tere Ishk Mein To Stream On Netflix From This Date

\r\nMass Maharaja Ravi Teja\'s upcoming film Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi is generating significant buzz among fans. The film\'s teaser offered a hilarious love triangle featuring Ravi Teja caught between his on screen wife, played by Dimple Hayathi, and his love interest, Ashika Ranganath. Music by Bheems Ceciroleo has further created anticipation, with the third song Vaammo Vaayyo becoming a viral sensation.\r\nBhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi theatrical trailer is set to release on January 7th, giving movie buffs a glimpse into the humorous storyline. Makers announced the trailer date with a colorful poster. Directed by Kishore Tirumala and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi promises to be a full-on family entertainer.\r\nBhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi is slated to hit theaters on January 13th, Bhogi day, and promises to be one of the enjoyable family films of this Sankranti. With cinematography by Prasad Murella, editing by Sreekar Prasad, and production design by AS Prakash, the movie\'s family friendly entertainment quotient is elevated.\r\nRavi Teja is back with a classic comedy, romance, and entertainment blend, and fans are eagerly waiting for the trailer release. The film\'s cast includes Ashika Ranganath, Dimple Hayathi, and Sunil, among others. Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi is expected to be an entertaining outing, being entertainment is Ravi Teja\'s strong zone and the film\'s promising storyline.\r\n

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Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi Trailer To Release On January 7

\r\nReason behind The Raja Saab getting trimmed. Prabhas \' The Raja Saab is releasing on 9 January 2026 a week prior to sankranthi festival. All eyes are on whether, the from can stop Ranveer Singh\'s Dhurandhar storm at the box office.\r\nIn the meantime, it is coming out that the Raja Saab makers trimmed the runtime from over 3 hours by 15-20 minutes. A source close to The Raja Saab unit says &ldquo;The original plan was for the film to exceed three hours. But both Prabhas and director Maruthi felt that a shorter runtime would make the final product more appealing to audiences. About 15&ndash;20 minutes were cut from the planned duration.&rdquo;\r\nPrabhas and Maruthi felt that over three hours runtime will make viewers that the narration for as slowed down and so they have taken this decision. They also felt that viewers will be tired to watch film for another there hours as already they spent three hours for Dhurandhar.\r\nThe Raja Saab stars Nidhhi Agarwal, Riddhi Kumar and Malavika Mohanan as the female leads with Thaman being the music director.\r\nReason behind The Raja Saab getting trimmed\r\nReason behind The Raja Saab getting trimmed. Prabhas \' The Raja Saab is releasing on 9 January 2026 a week prior to sankranthi festival. All eyes are on whether, the from can stop Ranveer Singh\'s Dhurandhar storm at the box office.\r\nIn the meantime, it is coming out that the Raja Saab makers trimmed the runtime from over 3 hours by 15-20 minutes. A source close to The Raja Saab unit says &ldquo;The original plan was for the film to exceed three hours. But both Prabhas and director Maruthi felt that a shorter runtime would make the final product more appealing to audiences. About 15&ndash;20 minutes were cut from the planned duration.&rdquo;\r\nPrabhas and Maruthi felt that over three hours runtime will make viewers that the narration for as slowed down and so they have taken this decision. They also felt that viewers will be tired to watch film for another there hours as already they spent three hours for Dhurandhar.\r\nThe Raja Saab stars Nidhhi Agarwal, Riddhi Kumar and Malavika Mohanan as the female leads with Thaman being the music director.\r\n

Why did The Raja Saab got trimmed

Reason behind The Raja Saab getting trimmed 

\r\nRam Gopal Varma on Jana Nayagan AI use. Thalapathi Vijay\'s Jana Nayagan directed by H. Vinoth is racing for a grand release on 9 January 2026.\r\nExpectations are high as Jana Nayagan happens to be Vijay\'s last film before he concentrates in politics. The makers recently released the film\'s trailer and what surprised all is, they got caught using AI technology for the trailer.\r\nIn the midst of all this, Ram Gopal Varma came up with his own views. He posted&nbsp; &ldquo;AI is making even the most passionate filmmakers lazy and careless. The creative process is being hijacked by technology.&rdquo; &ldquo;These shots are just done by just using @GeminiApp AI, not even bothered to removed water marks also. Salute for giving credits to AI genuinely. What is this #JanaNayaganTrailer?\"\r\nJana Nayagan is releasing in Telugu as Jana Nayakudu and Hindi as Jan Nayak. The film stars Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and Mamitha Baiju in important roles.\r\n

RGV On Jana Nayagan AI Use 

Ram Gopal Varma on Jana Nayagan AI use 

Distributors huge hopes on Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. Mega Star Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu directed by Anil Ravipudi is set for a spectacular release on 12 January 2026.

Now, reports are coming that distributors of Andhrapradesh and Telangana spent a whopping Rs 120crs and they are highly confident of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu success at the box office.

A leading Exhibitor shares &ldquo;Telugu distributors have shelled out Rs 120 crore for the two states, which is a whopping deal,&rdquo; He added&nbsp; &ldquo;The combination of Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi, who is currently on a winning streak, has given immense confidence to buyers. The producers have managed to strike a very solid agreement.&rdquo;

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu stars Nayanthara's as the female lead and Venkatesh on a powerful special role. Bheems Ceciroleo is the music director for the film which stars Catherine Tresa, Sunil, VTV Ganesh, Revanth, Harsha Vardhan, Sachin Khedekar, and Abhinav Gomatam&nbsp; in important roles.

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Distributors huge hopes on Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu 

\r\nPrabhas\' upcoming film The Raja Saab has made waves in the Telugu film industry with its massive theatrical rights deal. The film\'s rights in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have been sold for a whopping Rs 180 crore, making it one of the highest deals ever for a Telugu star in the two states. This surpasses the previous record held by Prabhas\' own films, Salaar and Kalki 2898 AD, which were sold for under Rs 160 crore in the Telugu states.\r\nThe distributors, People Media Factory and Mythri Movie Makers, are eyeing a massive release on January 9, with plans to secure close to 900 theatres across the two states. The film\'s success is crucial, given the record-breaking deal, and the distributors are banking on Prabhas\' crowd pulling ability to ensure strong initial collections.\r\nThe Raja Saab\'s worldwide business is expected to be substantial, given its strong theatrical rights deal and widespread release. Trade analysts believe that if the film opens well during the Sankranthi season, it could justify the record breaking valuation and reinforce Prabhas\' standing as one of the most bankable stars in Indian cinema.\r\nWith its horror comedy genre and Prabhas\' star power, The Raja Saab is generating significant buzz among audiences. The film\'s success will depend on its performance in the Telugu states and other regions, but the initial signs are promising.\r\n

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