&nbsp;Vijay\'s upcoming film Jana Nayagan directed by H.Vinoth is releasing on 9 Jan 2026. Expectations are high on the film as it happens to be Vijay\'s last film.\r\nFor long rumours spread that Jana Nayagan is a remake of Balakrishna-Anil Ravipudi\'s Bhagavanth Kesari. But Vinoth denied them vehemently and yesterday the makers released the trailer of the film.\r\nNow, fans are trolling the trailer of Jana Nayagan for various reasons. Here are the reactions of the fans.\r\nA&nbsp; commented, &ldquo;#JanaNayagan trailer is extremely disappointing! Honestly, it would&rsquo;ve been better if they hadn&rsquo;t released it at all. It feels like a reworked version of Bhagavanth Kesari, and not even an upgrade. Everything looks basic and generic.&rdquo;\r\nAnother said, &ldquo;So this is #BhagavanthKesari adaptation with over the top elements and a humanoid robo. Will work in TN for the politics-induced highs it\'s gonna deliver at points. Other than that&hellip; Sathya did well, and action blocks are top tier. Hopefully something to celebrate on.&rdquo;\r\nA comment read, &ldquo;Scenes, Weapons, Dialogues, Set Locations, Character Name&hellip;Everything in #JanaNayagan copied straight from #BhagavanthKesari!&rdquo; Another user noted, &ldquo;Calling it a scene-to-scene remake feels a bit stretched. Yes, a few sequences and emotional beats are clearly adapted from Bhagavanth Kesari, but the trailer also shows enough restructuring to suit Thalapathy Vijay&rsquo;s image and Tamil sensibilities. It looks more like an official adaptation with retained core moments rather than a carbon copy.&rdquo;\r\nFans even spotted AI image on the trailer and this made them even more furious &ldquo;Using gemini ai for remake movie too,&rdquo; commented a person. &ldquo;Such a rookie mistakes team of #JanaNayaganTrailer Who is the editor lmfao.&rdquo; Another wrote, \"400-crore budget, but what is this, man?&rdquo;\r\nA tweet read, &ldquo;This is unacceptable. This shouldn&rsquo;t be the norm. AI doesn&rsquo;t belong in movies, and it&rsquo;s important to call out people who use it in mainstream media.&rdquo; Another said, &ldquo;Wtf man it\'s his last film ain\'t it supposed to be grand.&rdquo;

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JN trailer trolled for various reasons

Jana Nayagan trailer - Bhagavanth Kesari and AI

Asian Cinemas and Mahesh Babu\'s successful partnership is expanding with new projects in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The duo\'s multiplex, AMB Cinemas, has become a top choice for movie lovers in Hyderabad, and they\'re now launching AMB Classic at X Roads and another multiplex at Hakimpet.&nbsp;\r\nThe Hakimpet location was earlier rumored to feature an IMAX screen, announced by Asian Suniel, but IMAX later clarified that no official agreement was in place. Reports suggest the IMAX plan is still in early stages, but Asian Cinemas and Mahesh Babu intend to bring IMAX to Hyderabad. If plans go ahead, the IMAX screen is expected to open by mid-2027.&nbsp;\r\nThis would be a game-changer for audiences in Hyderabad, who are already excited about Mahesh Babu\'s upcoming film Varanasi, said to be the first Indian film shot in IMAX format. The success of AMB Cinemas has set the stage for further expansion, and the potential IMAX screen is a major draw. With Varanasi shot in IMAX, fans are eager to experience it on the big screen.&nbsp;\r\nAsian Cinemas\' expansion plans are on track, with Bengaluru and Hyderabad seeing new developments. The IMAX screen at Hakimpet would be a milestone, offering audiences an immersive experience. With Mahesh\'s film Varanasi being shot in IMAX, the anticipation is palpable.

Mahesh To Bring IMAX To Hyderabad

Asian Cinemas and Mahesh Babu Expand Partnership With An IMAX

Nivin Pauly\'s latest film, Sarvam Maya, has become a massive blockbuster, earning over â‚¹100 crore worldwide and marking his maiden entry into the coveted 100 crore club. This achievement makes it the 5th fastest film to join this elite group in Mollywood.&nbsp;\r\nReleased on Christmas, the film has shattered records, becoming the fastest Malayalam film to achieve the three-figure mark.&nbsp; The supernatural comedy-fantasy film, directed by Akhil Sathyan, stars Nivin Pauly alongside Riya Shibu and Preity Mukhundhan. The supporting cast includes Aju Varghese and Janardhanan.\r\nMusic by Justin Prabhakaran and cinematography by Sharan Velayudhan. Sarvam Maya has received rave reviews for its unique blend of comedy, supernatural themes, and engaging performances. Sarvam Maya\'s success is attributed to its strong word-of-mouth, particularly among family audiences.&nbsp;\r\nThe film has displayed impressive consistency in ticket sales, with trade analysts predicting it will soon reach the â‚¹150 crore milestone. With no major Malayalam releases lined up, Sarvam Maya is expected to continue its dominant run. The film will stream in OTT on Jio Hotstar in the second week of February.&nbsp;

Sarvam Maya Breaches 100 Crores

Nivin Pauly Scores His Maiden 100 Cr With Sarvam Maya

Nupur Sanon gets engaged.Kriti Sanon\'s sister Nupur Sanon shared the good news that she is engaged to&nbsp; her longtime boyfriend, Stebin Ben.\r\nShe shared her engagement pictures on Instagram. In the first picture, Stebin can be seen proposing to Nupur. The background shows placards that read, \"Will you marry me?\" Nupur flaunted her massive diamond ring in the second picture. In another snap, Kriti was seen giving both Nupur and Stebin a tight hug. In the caption, Nupur wrote, &ldquo;In a world full of maybes, I found the easiest YES I&rsquo;ve ever had to say.&rdquo;\r\nInside talk is they will enter into wedlock in Udaipur, Rajasthan. A source shares &ldquo;Nupur and Stebin wanted to keep the wedding personal. It&rsquo;s more about family and close friends than a large industry gathering,&rdquo;\r\nStebin Ben and Nupur have been dating since 2023. Nupur made her Bollywood debut with 2023 web series Pop Kaun, which starred Kunal Kemmu. In the same year, she made her film debut with the Telugu hit Tiger Nageswara Rao.\r\n<div></div>

Nupur Sanon gets engaged

Kriti Sanon sister Nupur gets engaged

Young hero Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas is celebrating his birthday today and he is getting flooded with wishes from all quarters.\r\nAlready the makers of Haindava released the new poster of Sai Sreenivas and now the makers of Tyson Naidu released a new poster in which Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas is seen in a powerful and fierce avatar firing on all cylinders.\r\nIn his ferocious avatar, Sai Sreenivas is seen firing his gun entering the enemy zone. He sported a completely different look in the film sporting a thick beard and intense expression in his eyes.\r\nSai Sreenivas is playing the role of a powerful police officer who is a diehard fan of legendary boxer Mike Tyson. Nabha Natesh and Pragya Jaiswal&nbsp; are playing the female leads in the film for which music is tuned by by Bheems Ceciroleo..\r\nThe film stars Chirag Jani, DJ.Anvesh and Acharya Srikanth in important roles and it is produced by Gopi Achanta and Raam Achanta under 14 Reels banner.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Tyson Naidu unleashes new poster

Tyson Naidu wish Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas with a new poster

Star comedian Satya is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film titled in a crazy manner as Jetlee. The film directed by Ritesh Rana of Mathu Vadalara and Mathu Vadalara 2 fame is racing ahead for a grand release.\r\nThe makers of Jetlee today released the film\'s glimpse. The glimpse starts with Satya introduced showing him reciting Vemana Satakam in a plane whose flight goes wrong.\r\nSatya introduces himself as general compartment hero creating a laugh riot.. Former Miss India Rhea Singha made his presence felt and looked gorgeous and she surprises all by enacting breathtaking stunts.\r\nVennela Kishore, Viva Harsha and Ajay also made their presence felt in the hilarious manner. The music of Kaala Bhairava and cinematography of Suresh Sarangam added value to Jetlee. Chiranjeevi (Cherry) and Hemalatha Peddamallu are bankrolling the project under Clap Entertainment, presented by Mythri Movie Makers.

Jetlee Glimpse - Satya comical strike

Satya Jetlee Glimpse released

&nbsp;Akhil is starring in a high octane rustic action entertainer Lenin which is progressing at a brisk pace. The film directed by&nbsp; Murali Kishore Abburu of Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha fame is generating interest among movie lovers.\r\nThe makers of Lenin started their promotions and they released the first look of the female lead Bhagyasri Borse. She is playing the role of Bharati in the film.\r\nToday the makers released the promo of Vaarevaa song. The full song will be released on 5 Jan 2026. Now the fans are waiting eagerly for the full song.\r\nThe makers are planning to release the film during summer 2026. Thaman is the music director for the film produced by Naga Vamsi&rsquo;s Sithara Entertainments and Nagarjuna&rsquo;s Annapurna Studios.\r\nAkhil will be seen delivering dialogues in Chittoor accent in Rayalaseema region and is inspired by the real life incidents and deals with honor killings.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Lenin - Vaarevaa promo released

Vaarevaa promo from Lenin out

Thalapathy Vijay\'s Jana Nayagan directed by H.Vinoth is releasing on 9 Jan 2026 in a spectacular manner. The makers today released the film\'s trailer.\r\nJana Nayagan trailer promised to be a massive action feast from Vijay. Vijay with his mass mannerisms, powerful dialogues and style and swag drove all crazy with his screen presence.\r\nBobby Deol looked menacing in the Jana Nayagan trailer. Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju and Priyamani made their presence felt in the trailer. Anirudh Ravichander came up with a thumping background music and cinematography is captivating.\r\nThe 2 min 52 second trailer of Jana Nayagan is loaded with mass action elements and it will be a mass feast for all the Vijay\'s fans. Telugu viewers after watching the trailer feels that it is the remake of Balakrishna\'s Bhagavanth Kesari.\r\nJana Nayagan is releasing in Telugu as Jana Nayakudu and in Hindi as Jan Nayak. Jana Nayagan is produced by Venkat K Narayana of KVN Productions, and co-produced by Jagadish Palanisamy and Lohith NK.

Jana Nayagan trailer talk

Jana Nayagan trailer review

Director Kranthi Madhav is coming up with a film titled interestingly as Dil Diya. The film comes with a tagline-Naked Truth.\r\nToday, star director Sandeep Reddy Vanga released the first look of Dil Diya. In the first look, Chaitanya Rao surprises all by going bold and naked.\r\nDil Diya stars Mani Chandana, Pramodini, and Veera Shankar&nbsp; in important roles. The music for the film is tuned by Phani Kalyan while cinematography is handled by PG.Vinda. The film is bankrolled by Poorna Naidu under the Sreeyas Chitra &ndash; A Poorna Naidu Production banner .\r\nKranti Madhav who is known for his feel good entertainers like Onamalu, Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju, and World Famous Lover, speaking about Dil Diya says &ldquo;This is not a hero&rsquo;s story,&rdquo; he confirms.\r\nHe continued speaking about the character Vikram, &ldquo;As we grow, in our careers and relationships, we commit many things: mistakes, silences, emotional bargains. What happens to Vikram is his life&rsquo;s naked truth.&rdquo;\r\nHe added &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t think we change as people just because trends change. We evolve, yes, but what we are at the core continues. Even &lsquo;Malli Malli&rsquo; was bold in its own way. It believed in a kind of love that real life doesn&rsquo;t always allow.\r\nHe says &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not like &lsquo;RX 100&rsquo;, &lsquo;Arjun Reddy&rsquo; or any of those films. I would call this a coming-of-age love story &mdash; but one that carries its own emotional weight and consequences.&rdquo;\r\nKranthi Madhav, speaking about Chaitanya Rao says &ldquo;I wanted someone without stardom baggage,&rdquo; and adds &ldquo;Someone hungry. Someone willing to surrender completely.&rdquo;\r\n<div></div>

Dil Diya FL-Chaitanya Rao surprises

Sandeep Vanga releases Dil Diya first look

The Vijay starrer Jana Nayagan has opened advance bookings on a strong note, collecting around Rs 15 crore in worldwide pre-sales, with a week to go for its January 9 release. The film\'s strong pre-sale response points to a solid opening, with markets expecting the advance business to cross Rs 50 crore worldwide once bookings open across all regions.\r\nIn India, Jana Nayagan has collected around Rs 3 crore so far in advance bookings, with sales open to selected theatres across Kerala and Karnataka. However, a rapid rise is expected once sales open to Tamil Nadu and other regions of India. The film has posted phenomenal numbers in overseas markets, gaining Rs 11-12 crore in opening day pre sales, largely driven by North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia.\r\nJana Nayagan is a political action thriller that sees Vijay essaying the titular role, alongside an ensemble cast including Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, and Priyamani in pivotal parts. The film is produced by KVN Productions, with music by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography by Sathyan Sooryan, and edits by Pradeep E Ragav.\r\nDirected by H Vinoth, Jana Nayagan marks the director\'s return to the big screen after a successful run with films like Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru, Nerkonda Paarvai, Valimai, and Thunivu. With Vijay billing it as his final film before he becomes a full time politician, the buzz around Jana Nayagan is palpable, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

JN Gets Strong Pre Sale Response

Vijay Jana Nayagan Already Collected 15 Crores From Advance Bookings

Dil Diya &ndash; A Naked Truth has formally stepped into the spotlight with the release of its title and first-look poster, marking the first public move for the upcoming feature. The reveal, carried out by Spirit director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has sparked early interest across industry circles, setting the stage for the film&rsquo;s rollout. Produced by Poorna Naidu under the Sreeyas Chitra &ndash; A Poorna Naidu Production banner and written and directed by K. Kranthi Madhav, the film positions itself as a contemporary drama rooted in emotional conflict and personal relationships.\r\nFor K. Kranthi Madhav, Dil Diya &ndash; A Naked Truth continues a body of work defined by emotional sensitivity and narrative restraint. Over the years, he has earned recognition for telling stories that engage deeply with human vulnerability rather than surface-level drama. Films such as Onamalu, Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju, and World Famous Lover reflected his interest in love, moral dilemmas, emotional breakdown, and inner conflict. With Dil Diya &ndash; A Naked Truth, he returns to similar emotional terrain, this time through a more direct and contemporary lens shaped by obsession, failure, intimacy, and self-worth.\r\nThe film stars Chaitanya Rao Madadi, Ira, Sakhee, and Jessy in the lead roles, supported by Mani Chandana, Pramodini, and Veera Shankar in key supporting parts. The casting reflects the film&rsquo;s grounded narrative approach, favouring performances that feel organic and lived-in. Rather than leaning on heightened drama, the storytelling allows emotion to emerge naturally through character interaction and consequence.\r\nThe first-look poster offers a restrained but telling glimpse into the film&rsquo;s emotional world. Minimal in design and free from visual excess, the imagery hints at vulnerability, contradiction, and inner turbulence. Instead of spelling out its themes, the poster suggests an inward-looking narrative driven by personal truth. This visual language aligns closely with Kranthi Madhav&rsquo;s filmmaking sensibility, where emotional clarity and honesty take precedence over stylised spectacle.\r\nProduced by Poorna Naidu with Srikanth V serving as co-producer, Dil Diya &ndash; A Naked Truth is backed by a strong and experienced technical team. P.G. Vinda handles cinematography, expected to bring an intimate yet cinematic visual texture. Music is composed by Phani Kalyan, while editing is by Ra-Sha (Ravi &ndash; Shashank). Chinna oversees production design, Dhani Aelay handles publicity designs, Star Circle manages digital marketing, and publicity is led by S.K. Naidu along with Phani Kandukuri (Beyond Media).\r\nPositioned as a youthful love story with emotional depth, Dil Diya &ndash; A Naked Truth aims to present an honest and unfiltered portrayal of modern relationships. Moving beyond idealised romance, the film engages directly with emotional complexity and personal consequence, seeking to redefine intimacy within contemporary Telugu Cin&eacute;ma.\r\nWith a clear director-led vision, strong creative backing, and early momentum following its title and first-look reveal, Dil Diya &ndash; A Naked Truth is being positioned as a new box-office grammar, set to arrive in theatres in Summer 2026.

First-Look Poster of K. Kranthi Madhav Dil Diya

Sandeep Reddy Vanga Launches the Title and First-Look Poster of K. Kranthi Madhav Dil Diya

Rashmika, Vijay Devarakonda\'s Dear Comrade directed by Bharat Kamma which released in 2019 got good response from all quarters.\r\nFor long the talk of Dear Comrade Hindi remake has been doing around. Rumours spread that Karan Johar has acquired the remake rights of the film and he is planning to do it casting Siddhant Chaturvedi and Pratibha Ranta in the lead roles.\r\nIn the midst of all this, Siddhant Chaturdevi posted \"Just to clarify guys - This isn\'t true (sic).\" He however posted \"Anyhow I\'d love to collaborate with the supremely talented @pratibha_ranta on something original. Looking forward,\"\r\nPratibha Ranta reacted&nbsp; \"With due respect, I kindly request all media pages to please refrain from posting or circulating any unverified information and wait for an official announcement.\"\r\nShe continued \"This has been happening with me for quite some time now, with several projects that I am not associated with, which often leads to unnecessary confusion. I would truly appreciate your understanding, cooperation, and continued support in this matter,\"

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