Legendary Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja, 84, has been admitted to a Chennai hospital after experiencing breathing problems. Thankfully, doctors say he\'s stable and responding well to treatment, though he\'s still under close watch in the ICU. The hospital has issued a statement saying Bharathiraja is receiving appropriate medical care and his vital parameters remain within normal limits.\r\nBharathiraja\'s health scare comes less than a year after he lost his son Manoj to a sudden cardiac arrest, a loss that left him deeply shaken. His brother Jayaraj Periyamayathevar revealed that Bharathiraja has been unable to cope with this loss, often breaking down while looking at his son\'s photos.\r\nBharathiraja is known for directing critically acclaimed films like \"16 Vayathinile\" (1977), \"Kizhakke Pogum Rail\" (1978), and \"Mudhal Mariyathai\" (1985). He has won six National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards South, and was honored with the Padma Shri in 2004 for his contributions to Tamil cinema. Bharathiraja has also acted in films, with his latest appearance being in Tharun Moorthy\'s Mohanlal-Shobana starrer \"Thudarum\" (2025).\r\nHe also directed Telugu films like Aaradhana with Chiranjeevi and Seethakoka Chiluka with Karthik. Bharathiraja\'s films are known for their naturalness in storytelling, honesty in characters, and depth of emotions. He has introduced many actors to the industry, including Radhika, Radha, and Karthik. Fans and film personalities are hoping that Bharathiraja recovers quickly and returns to normal life.

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Legendary Director Hospitalized 

Bharathiraja Health Is Stable Responding To Treatment

The Malayalam film industry's latest blockbuster, Eko, is making waves with its digital debut. Released in November, the film garnered over 50 Cr Gross at the box office and received appreciation from audiences and critics. Initially, Eko started streaming on Netflix in Malayalam from December 31, getting big viewership and becoming a hot topic on the internet.&nbsp;

However, Telugu viewers were disappointed that the film wasn't available in their language initially. The good news is that Eko is now available for streaming in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi on Netflix, along with the original Malayalam version. The film's digital debut in Telugu was initially scheduled for January 7, but the dubbed versions started streaming earlier than planned, surprising fans

Directed by Dinjith Ayyathan, who made the acclaimed Kishkindha Kaandam (2024), Eko is regarded as one of the best mystery thrillers in recent times. Penned by Bahul Ramesh and directed by Dinjith Ayyathan, Eko received strong appreciation upon release and became a box office hit.&nbsp;

The film stars Sandeep Pradeep, Saurabh Sachdeva, Vineeth, and Narain, and is produced by MRK Jhayaram and Vipin Agnihotri under the Aaradyaa Studios banner, with music composed by Mujeeb Majeed. Given its genre and positive reports, Eko is expected to attract good viewership among Telugu viewers as well.

M-Wood Blockbuster Now Streaming

Netflix Added Telugu Language To Malayalam Blockbuster Eko

Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is slated for a spectacular release on 12 Jan 2026 kickstarting the Sankranti celebrations.

The makers of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu increased the promotions and today they released the film's trailer. The trailer is loaded with hilarious elements with Mega Star Chiranjeevi at his vintage best bringing back the old memories.

Chiranjeevi is introduced as NIA agent and is shown in a mass and class look before he makes his appearance with an action sequence. In the backdrop the music of his old film Rowdy Alludu is used to bring back memories.&nbsp;

Nayanthara is introduced as a dynamic woman. Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara's scenes are loaded with comic elements before the the action elements takes charge.&nbsp;

The highlight of the trailer is the conversation between Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh. Chiranjeevi says ' Chooddaniki manchi family man laga unnav.. ilaa mass entry istunnav enti'.&nbsp;

Venkatesh replies back ' Mass ki Boss laga unnav. nuvvu family side raleda enti'.&nbsp;

Nayanthara also made her presence felt in an appealing manner. Venkatesh's cameo came in as a pleasant surprise in the trailer. The trailer didn't show much about the storyline and fans will be disappointed except for the Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh's presence. They are hoping for more impactful promotions in the coming days from the makers.&nbsp;

The film's music is tuned by Bheems Ceciroleo and it stars Catherine Tresa, Sunil, VTV Ganesh, Revanth, Harsha Vardhan, Sachin Khedekar, and Abhinav Gomatam&nbsp; in important roles.

Sameer Reddy is the cinematographer and Tammi Raju is the editor for the film produced by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela on Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments banner.&nbsp;

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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu trailer review

Maruthi shares The Raja Saab real twist. Prabhas' The Raja Saab directed by Maruthi is releasing on 9 Jan 2026. The film stars Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan and Riddhi Kumar as the female leads. Thaman is the music director for the film which stars&nbsp; Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab, Samuthirakani, and VTV Ganesh in important roles.

Maruthi revealed that Boman Irani's character comes with a twist. He said "that Boman Irani will be seen as a psychiatrist, with a completely different makeover. The character was designed to dramatically shift the film&rsquo;s tone. According to the director, from the moment the psychiatrist enters the story, the narrative takes an unexpected and unimaginable turn, elevating the horror-comedy element."

He added that his character will be there for around 16 minutes and said &ldquo;After the narration, he completely owned the character. He delivered dialogues in both Telugu and Hindi. He is the kind of actor who mesmerises the audience,&rdquo;

TRS-This actor will come with the twist

Maruthi shares The Raja Saab real twist

When Balakrishna\'s NBK111 was announced with Gopichand Malineni excitement increased as the duo earlier came up with a hit film like Veera Simha Reddy.\r\nViewers got excited as Gopichand Malineni on his Bollywood debut with Sunny Deol\'s Jaat scored a resounding hit. The first look generated interest with Balakrishna shown in the role of a king.\r\nNow inside talk is the result of Akhanda -Thaandavam made Gopichand Malineni to change his plans completely. He completely changed the script and came up with a new story as he felt that budget will be too high for Balakrishna\'s market value.\r\nSources say even the female lead Nayanthara will not be part of the project as they feel that it will not be viable as her remuneration is whopping Rs 10crs.\r\nSources reveal both Balakrishna and Gopichand Malineni decided to revivse their remunerations following the debacle of Akhanda Thaandavam. The music for the film is tuned by Thaman.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Shocking developments in NBK111

NBK111 undergoing shocking changes

Sharwanand is set to entertain movie lovers with his film Nari Nari Naduma Murai. The film directed by Ram Abbaraju is releasing in a sepcial way on 5.49 PM on 14 Jan 2026 as Sankranthi festive treat.\r\nNow, reports are coming that young hero Sree Vishnu is playing a special role in the film. The makers of Nari Nari Naduma Murari sprang a surprise by releasing a video in which Sree Vishnu is seen comingout of his car and endearing himself to all wwith his swag and attitude. This increased the interest levels among movie lovers regarding Sree Visnu\'s role and cameo.\r\nThe film Nari Nari Naduma Murari stars Samyukta and Sakshi Vaidya as the female leads.&nbsp; Naresh, Sampath Raj, Satya, Sunil are starring in the film for which music is scored by Harshavardhan Rameshwar. Bhanu Bhogavarapu penned the story for the film while dialogues are penned by Nandu Sarivigna.\r\nAnil Sunkara and Ramabrahmam Sunkara are producing the film in a prestigious manner.

Young  hero surprise in NNNM

Sree Vishnu surprise in Nari Nari Naduma Murari

Hyderabad movie audiences are in for a treat as Allu Cinemas, Kokapet, is set to become Asia\'s largest Dolby Cinema. The multiplex had a soft launch ceremony in the presence of Allu Arjun\'s family and industry stalwarts. It\'s expected to open with films like The Raja Saab or Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, offering incredible picture quality and top-notch sound design&nbsp;\r\nThe cinema will feature Asia\'s No. 1 and the world\'s 2nd biggest Dolby Cinema screen, measuring 75 feet in width. With advanced Dolby Vision 3D projection and Dolby Atmos sound technology, Allu Cinemas promises an immersive experience. The venue will also offer pitch-black stadium seating, gourmet food options, and state of the art infrastructure.\r\nLocated within Allu Studios, the multiplex is positioned as a premium entertainment destination for western Hyderabad. Allu Arjun is expanding his footprint in the cinema world with this luxurious multiplex, slated to open during Sankranthi. Ticket bookings will likely be available through platforms like BookMyShow and District.\r\nThe multiplex\'s advanced technology and comfort features are set to redefine luxury movie viewing in the city. With its impressive infrastructure and immersive experience, Allu Cinemas is expected to be a game changer in Hyderabad\'s entertainment scene. It is already known that Allu Arjun has already has AAA Cinemas in collaboration with Asian Cinemas.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Biggest Dolby Cinema in Asia 

 Allu Cinemas To Emerge As A Premium Entertainment Destination Wirh Cutting Edge Technology

Tamil Nadu theatres are facing a challenging situation with the upcoming Pongal 2026 releases. Two major films, Vijay's Jana Nayagan and Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi, are scheduled to release on January 9 and January 10, respectively. However, uncertainty surrounds both releases as the censor process is yet to be completed.&nbsp;

With only six days left for Jana Nayagan and seven days for Parasakthi, theatres are struggling to confirm advance booking dates. National multiplex chains outside Tamil Nadu are also facing difficulties in opening ticket bookings without receiving the censor certificates.&nbsp;

The pressure is mounting on theatres, especially single screen theatres, which are finding it tough to manage show timings and opening advance bookings. Some single screens are planning to open online bookings from Monday, even without the censor certificate. The Pongal clash is expected to be intense, with both films containing several political scenes and themes, potentially contributing to the delay.&nbsp;

Overseas distributors are also waiting for censor clearance for both films. Sivakarthikeyan has expressed his shock at the clash and has wished Vijay well, stating that both films have enough space to release and won't affect each other at the box office.&nbsp;

TN Theatres Facing Heat

Jana Nayagan And Parasakthi Yet To Get Censor Clearance Worrying Theatre Owners

Chiranjeevi\'s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is releasing on 12 Jan 2026. The film\'s promotions are reaching the next level and expectations are high as the fans are waiting eagerly for the film\'s trailer which will be released today evening.\r\nIn the meantime, ahead of the trailer launch, the team of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu visited the holy town of Tirumala. Director Anil Ravipudi, producer Sahu Garapati, and lyricist Rama Jogayya Sastry visited Tirumala and had the darshan of Lord Venkateswara.\r\nTemple preists accorded them grand welcome as per traditions. Chiranjeevi according to sources will be gracing the trailer launch event.\r\nMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu stars Nayanthara as the female lead while Catherine Tresa, Sunil, VTV Ganesh, Revanth, Harsha Vardhan, Sachin Khedekar, and Abhinav Gomatam&nbsp; are playing important roles.\r\nMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu\'s music is tuned by Bheems Ceciroleo. The film is produced on Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

MSG team in Tirumala

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Team in Tirumala

Chiranjeevi enters Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi sets.&nbsp; Ravi Teja is getting ready to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi. This Kishore Tirumala\'s directorial venture is releasing on 13 Jan 2026.\r\nIn the meantime, the makers of Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi got a pleasant surprise when Mega Star Chiranjeevi visited the sets and met the entire team.\r\nChiranjeevi spent quality time, interacting with the cast and crew. The snaps of Chiranjeevi along with Ravi Teja and female leads Dimple Hayathi and Ashika Ranganath and other cast and crew of the sets are going viral on social media.\r\nBhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi stars&nbsp; Sunil, Satya, Vennela Kishore, Subhaleka Sudhakar and Muralidhar Goud in key roles.&nbsp; The film\'s music is scored by Bheems Ceciroleo and is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri on SLV Cinemas banner.\r\nRavi Teja is pinning all his hopes on Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapathi as his previous films tanked at the box office.

Mega Star surprises BMW

Chiranjeevi enters Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi sets

The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas in the lead role, is set to release on January 9, 2026, coinciding with Sankranti. Ahead of the film\'s theatrical release, the makers have unveiled the promo for its next song, Nache Nache, a remix of Bappi Lahiri\'s iconic track. The promo features Prabhas alongside Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar, showcasing their energetic dance moves.\r\nThe song\'s promo promises an eye-feasting experience, with Prabhas bringing his signature style to the dance floor. The makers have shared a glimpse of the song, writing, \"Dear Darlings, This is our promise to you&hellip; #NacheNache will see #Prabhas bring the HIGH with his moves this Sankranthi\". Full song will be out on January 5.&nbsp;\r\nThe Raja Saab follows the story of a young man who decides to sell his grandfather\'s ancestral property, only to discover it\'s haunted by its former patriarch. The film features Prabhas, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, and Zarina Wahab in key roles.&nbsp;\r\nDirected by Maruthi, The Raja Saab is a fantasy horror comedy that\'s generating buzz among fans. Prabhas is also working on other projects, including Fauzi, a period action drama, and Spirit, a cop-action drama directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Nache From TRS Reflects Vibrant Rebel Vibe

Prabhas to Dance it Out in Bappi Lahiri Nache Nache Remix In The Raja Saab

Bellamkonda Sreenivas new film announced on his B-Day. Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas who remained silent for quite sometime, delighted all his fans on his birthday.

The makers of his upcoming films Haindava and Tyson Naidu released the new looks and delighted all his fans. Apart from it, his new film was announced.

The project will be directed by Lokamanya. Venu Donepudi will be producing the film on Chitralayam banner. The film is titled in a powerful way as Ramam. Currently the film's shooting is underway.

Sreenivas will be playing the role of an Akira in the film. The pre look of Sreenivas showed him in the shadows. The film comes with a tagline Rike of Akira. The poster hints at a transformation-driven narrative and sets a serious, intense tone.

M. Ebenezer Paul is the music director for the film while Gunasekhar VS and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao are handling the cinematography and editing.&nbsp;

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