<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;\">Gatha Vaibhavam (2025) Movie: What\'s Behind&nbsp;</h2>\r\nSandalwood film Gatha Vaibhava which turned out to be a decent hit is releasing in Telugu as Gatha Vaibhavam on 1 Jan 2026. The film starred Ashika Ranganath and Dushyanth in the lead roles under the direction of Suni. Gatha Vaibhavam OTT rights are yet to be inked and it will be revealed at a later date. Let us see what Gatha Vaibhavam offered to movie lovers.\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;\">Gatha Vaibhavam (2025) Movie: Story Review</h2>\r\nGatha Vaibhavam\'s story revolves around two youngsters who, after meeting, experience strange happenings and how these events impact their lives.\r\nAdhunika (Ashika Ranganath) goes in search of a man whom she sees in a painting in a relentless manner. Finally, she meets the person who happens to be Purathan (SS.Dushyanth). What she tells him in their conversation comes as a shock.\r\nWhy Adhunika goes in search of an unknown man, and what she reveals to him, and what role Anamadeva(Kishen Bilagali), Vaso Da Gama (Chiru S), Sudha Kanati (Sudha Belawadi), Krishna Kanati (Krishna Hebbale), Badayi (Karthik Rao) play from the interesting part of the proceedings.\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;\">Gatha Vaibhavam (2025) Movie: Artists Review</h2>\r\nAshika Ranganath performed well in her role. She is convincing in her emotions and expressions and carries herself in a pleasant manner on the screen.She looked good on the screen.\r\nSS.Dushyanth did what was required of him. He came up with good expressions showing his hesitation and confusion accordingly. Both Ashika Ranganath and Dushyanth came up with spirited performances showing variations in their body langauge, expressions, emotions and dialogue delivery to make an impact.\r\nSudha Belawadi, Krishna Hebbali are good in the role of parents of Puratan. Others like Kisen Blagali, Chiru S, Karthik Rao performed according to their roles.\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;\">Gatha Vaibhavam (2025) Movie: Technicians Review</h2>\r\nGatha Vaibhavam story is penned by Suni. He tried to entertain viewers with a romantic entertainer in the backdrop of period elements, three timelines and rebirths and reincarnation. Though the idea looks interesting, he ended up testing the patience of the viewers as he failed to narrate it in a convincing manner.\r\nHe chose three timelines and three love stories interwoven, featuring the lead pair. Among them, the love stories of Purathan and Adhunika and those involving the Portugese fall apart completely.The Portuguese man\'s quest to India looks extremely funny and outdated.&nbsp; Only the love story of Mangala and Srinivas though predictable, turns out to be the saving grace.\r\nHe tried to include everything like Gods, Humans, Fantasy etc and he thought that this will be sufficient to excite everyone. But everything is loosely knit and looked disjointed. He included many subplots and this at times impacted the screenplay. He included many elements and touched all of them without going deeper into any of them, disappointing the viewers. To the top of it , he tried to come up with spoofs on , Pirates of the Caribbean, and Life of Pi and it failed miserably.\r\nHe narrated two love stories in the first half and the last one in the second half. The first half love stories test the patience of the viewers with silly and unconvincing narration and scenes, and the second half love story is a little bit watchable. However, the predictability in the narration played the spoilsport. The screenplay didnot offer anything exciting, and the story turned out to be dull. He should have experimented with the screenplay, taking viewers to and fro into various timelines.\r\nAshik Kusugolli\'s editing could have been far better. There are many scenes that slowed the pace of the narration and inturn tested the patience of the viewers. William David\'s cinematography is good and he used the light, location, and textures in a effective manner to show the timelines in an effective manner. Judah Sandy with his music tuned distinct scores to add value to the narration. Dialogues are ok and production values are good.\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;\">Gatha Vaibhavam Movie: 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;\">Interesting Plot</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Ashika Ranganath</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Second Half</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;\">Gatha Vaibhavam Movie: 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;\">First Half</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Unconvincing Characterization</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Disjoint Screenplay</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">CGI, VFX</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;\">Gatha Vaibhavam (2025) Movie: Rating Analysis</h2>\r\nAltogether, Gatha Vaibhavam turns out to be a predictable reincarnation romantic entertainer. Director Suni tried to be different chosing three different timelines but in the end, ended up following the same template of previous reincarnation entertainers thus robbing viewers of the fresh feel. He came up with grand dreams but failed to turn it into an engaging execution. A little reality check and rework on the script would have added value to the narration. Considering all these elements,&nbsp;Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Gatha Vaibhavam.

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Gatha Vaibhavam Review

\r\nNidhhi Agerwal shares Prabhas eating secrets. Nidhii Agerwal is romancing Prabhas in the upcoming film The Raja Saab. The film directed by Maruthi is slated for a spectacular release on 9 Jan 2026.\r\nPrabhas is romancing Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan and Riddhi Kumar as the female leads with Thaman scoring the music in the direction of Maruthi.\r\nIn the meantime, Nidhhi Agerwal speaking to scribes shared the eating secrets of Prabhas. She said Prabhas always follows strict diet during the shoots and added that he will be mostly eating fruits and nutritious food instead of unhealthy ones.\r\nShe also shared that Prabhas is very particular over his fitness and for his role he shed lot of weight showing determination and self control.&nbsp; She said Prabhas\' towering personality adds immense value to his screenpresence.\r\nThe Raja Saab stars Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab, Samuthirakani, and VTV Ganesh in important roles. The film is produced on People Media Factory banner.\r\n

Prabhas eating secrets revealed

Nidhhi Agerwal shares Prabhas eating secrets

\r\nSamyuktha next The Black Gold locks release. Samyuktha is renowned for her red-hot looks and captivating performances. She was last seen in Natasimha Balakrishna\'s Akhanda Thaandavam.\r\nAccording to the latest the makers of her upcoming film The Black Gold, on New Year came up with a new and intense poster and confirmed the film\'s release.\r\nThe film will be releasing in Summer 2026 and Samyuktha in the new poster looked in the fierce avatar sporting an intense look holding a gun and out to take revenge against the enemies.\r\nReleasing the poster, the makers captioned it \' Bloody Happy New Year\'. Yogesh KMC is directing the film. Samyuktha transformed herself completely for her role in the film produced by Rajzesh Danda in a prestigious manner. Sam CS is the music director and Vasanth is handling the cinematography for the film which completed 75% of the shoot.\r\n

The Black Gold locks Release Date

Samyuktha ready to strike with The Black Gold

\r\nRavi Teja teaming up with talented director for a horror thriller. Mass Raja Ravi Teja is getting ready to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming project Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi. The film directed by Kishore Tirumala is racing for a grand release on 13 Jan 2026.\r\nIn the meantime, Ravi Teja is planning to star in different genre entertainers. Reports are coming that Ravi Teja is planning to come with a horror entertainer under the direction of Vivek Athreya.\r\nInside talk is Vivek Athreya narrated a story that has horror backdrop and Ravi Teja loved the plot very much. Sources say Ravi Teja asked Vivek Athreya to proceed ahead with the story.\r\nEarlier Vivek Athreya narrated a story to Super Star Rajinikanth but things didnot fructify. Apart from this story, Ravi Teja is starring in the direction of Shiva Nirvana. The project is touted to be a sci fi entertainer.\r\n

Ravi Teja Getting Ready To Scare Fans

Ravi Teja teaming up with talented director for a horror thriller

\r\nMaruthi on The Raja Saab secrets. Prabhas\' The Raja Saab directed by Maruthi is releasing on 9 Jan 2026. The film is generating immense interest as Prabhas is starring in a horror entertainer for the first time in his career.\r\nPrabhas is romancing Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan and Riddhi Kumar as the female leads. Sanjay Dutt is playing an important role in the film for which Thaman is the music director.\r\nIn the meantime, Maruthi speaking to scribes shared the secrets of The Raja Saab. He said the film will have different horror template instead of the routine one and said that the ghost seen in the film will stunned. He said till now, such kind of ghost is not seen on the Indian silver screen.\r\nSpeaking about the second half, he said due care has been taken so that it will impress the North movie lovers. He said there will be fantasy elements which will take the narration to another level. He added while the first half show Prabhas in a jovial way , the second half will take a completely different turn. He said Stree dialogue writer Sumith penned dialogues for the film.\r\n

Director on The Raja Saab secrets

Maruthi on The Raja Saab secrets

Yami Gautam has heaped praise on her husband Aditya Dhar's directorial venture Dhurandhar, calling the script "brilliant" and "amazing". In an interview before the film's release, she revealed that she wished she was a guy after reading the script, highlighting its exceptional quality. "When I read his next script, I told him that it was one of those rare moments when I wished I was a guy. The script is so brilliant. It&rsquo;s such an amazing world," she shared.

Yami also emphasized the importance of maintaining a professional distance, despite being married to the director. "We respect that professional line. I don&rsquo;t think that line should be blurred. We&rsquo;re very clear about it," she stated, adding that she would be fine with Aditya casting someone else if they fit the role better. This understanding, she revealed, has been there since the beginning of their relationship.

Dhurandhar is a spy thriller starring Ranveer Singh as an Indian RAW agent going undercover in Pakistan's Lyari underworld to dismantle terror networks. Inspired by real-life events like the 1999 IC-814 Kandahar hijacking and the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, the film promises to be an intense ride.

With Aditya Dhar's direction and Yami Gautam's endorsement, expectations are high. The film's unique storyline and strong cast have generated significant buzz, making Dhurandhar one to watch.

Yami Gautam on her Husband success

Yami Gautam About Her Husband Success With Dhurandhar

\r\nDulquer Salmaan is on a roll in Telugu cinema, signing back-to-back films that are generating massive buzz. After Aakasamlo Oka Tara and an untitled project with Pooja Hegde, he\'s now teamed up with director Sampath Nandi for a commercial drama. The film is expected to be bankrolled by the makers of Prabhas\' The Raja Saab, People Media Factory and if all goes well, it\'ll hit the floors in the second half of 2026.\r\nSampath Nandi\'s script has impressed Dulquer, who loved the way his character has been written. This is a surprise move, given Sampath\'s mixed track record, his last film, Seetimaarr, released in 2021, and his only major hit, Racha, was over a decade ago. The fact that he\'s managed to rope in Dulquer speaks volumes about the project\'s potential.\r\nDulquer\'s excitement about the project is palpable, and fans are eager to see him in an action-packed role after a long time. With a massive following in the Telugu states, his last film, Lucky Bhaskar, grossed over â‚¹100 crore, appealing to both youth and family audiences. This film with Sampath Nandi is expected to showcase his versatility and cement his position in Telugu cinema.\r\nThe project is still in the works, with financials and shoot schedules being finalized. Once Sampath Nandi gives the final narration, things will be locked, and the project will be officially announced. Sampath Nandi is currently making Bhogi with Sharwanand in KK Radhamohan production on a grand scale.\r\n

Dulquer Signed Surprising Project

Dulquer Salmaan Telugu Film Frenzy Continues with Sampath Nandi Next

\r\nThe Kerala Story, starring Adah Sharma, won two National Film Awards in 2023, sparking intense debate and controversy. Now, reports suggest that The Kerala Story 2 is in the works, with the film already shot under tight security. The sequel is expected to feature a more gruesome and dark story, set in Kerala.\r\nAccording to sources, the film\'s release date is set for February 27, 2026. Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah took extreme precautions during the shoot, restricting phone access to actors and crew to prevent leaks. Details about the cast and director remain under wraps, adding to the mystery.\r\nThe Kerala Story (2023) mixes real life events with fictional drama, focusing on the alleged radicalisation and recruitment of young women by ISIS. The narrative follows Shalini Unnikrishnan, a Hindu nursing student, and her college roommates, exploring themes of identity, conversion, and coercion.\r\nThe film\'s success led to two National Film Awards, and fans are eager to see what\'s next. The Kerala Story 2 promises to be a gripping sequel, with Vipul Amrutlal Shah at the helm.\r\n

The Kerala Story 2 Release Date 

The Kerala Story 2 Shoot Completed

\r\nRoshan Meka, the talented son of Srikanth and Ooha, is making waves in the film industry despite his last film, Champion, failing to meet expectations. The young actor has impressed everyone with his acting prowess, and it\'s clear that he\'s here to stay. Roshan has signed back-to-back films, including a project with Gautham Vasudev Menon and another with a debutant backed by Allu Arjun\'s production house.\r\nThe latest update is that Roshan has signed a third film, a pan India romantic action drama directed by Mohana Krishna Indraganti. The film will be produced by Dil Raju on a massive scale, and the final narration has been locked. Indraganti, known for his sensible romantic dramas, has penned a story that showcases Roshan\'s versatility.\r\nRoshan\'s struggles to find films are now a thing of the past, thanks to his impressive performance in Champion. The film may have disappointed at the boxoffice, but it proved Roshan\'s acting mettle, and he\'s now receiving multiple offers. With projects lined up with top directors, Roshan\'s future looks bright.\r\nMore details about this action drama will be revealed soon, but one thing\'s for sure, Roshan is a star on the rise. The young actor\'s journey is inspiring, and fans are eager to see what\'s next.\r\n

Roshan Meka The Rising Star 

Roshan Signs Third Film In Dil Raju Banner

The New Year, 1 Jan will kickstart for Telugu movie lovers with the release of films like Psyche Siddhartha, Vanaveera, 45, Mark, Gatha Vaibhavam and Nilakanta.\r\nSandalwood sensation Gatha Vaibhava is set to release in Telugu as Gatha Vaibhavam on 1 Jan 2026. The film stars SS Dushyanth and Ashika Ranganath in the lead roles under the direction of Suny.\r\nKicha Sudeep\'s Mark directed by Vijay Karthikeya are releasing on the same day. Mark which released on X Mas is releasing in Telugu on New Year. The film stars Naveen&nbsp; Chandra, Shine Tom Chacko, Vikranth, Roshni Prakash, Guru Somasundaram, Yogi Babu, Deepshika, Dragon Manju, Gopalkrishna Deshpande and Nishvika Naidu in important roles.\r\nRam Kiran and Megha Akash\'s Sahakutumbanaam directed by&nbsp; Uday Sharma is releasing on the same day. The film stars Rajendra Prasad,Brahmanandam, Shubhalekha Sudhakar, Satya, Rajashri Nair, Racha Ravi, Giridhar, Tagubothu Ramesh, Bhadram are starring&nbsp; in important roles.\r\nApart from it, Shree Nandu and Yamini Bhaskar\'s Psyche Siddhartha directed by Varun Reddy. Priyanka Rebekah Srinivas, Sakshi Atree, Mounika, Narasimha S, Sukesh, Wadekar Narsing, Pradyumna Billuri are playing important roles in the film.\r\nNeelakanta is releasing on 2 Jan 2026. The film stars Master Mahendran under the direction of Rakesh Madhavan. The film stars Neha Pathan and Sneha Ullal as the female leads. Stay tuned for the reviews of the above films in couple of hours&nbsp; from now from Cinejosh team.\r\n<div></div>

Today Reviews: PS and others

Psyche Siddhartha and others releasing on New Year 1 Jan 2026

\r\nThiagarajan Kumararaja, the director of the critically acclaimed films Aranyakandam and Super Deluxe, is set to reunite with Vijay Sethupathi for a new project. The film, which is expected to begin filming in mid February, will also reportedly feature Fahadh Faasil, marking the third collaboration between Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil after Super Deluxe (2019) and Vikram (2022).\r\nSuper Deluxe, released in 2019, was a crime drama with a hyperlink structure, exploring themes of identity, morality, and redemption. The film\'s success earned Vijay Sethupathi the National Award for Best Supporting Actor, and it\'s likely that the new project will be equally impactful.\r\nThiagarajan Kumararaja\'s return to feature films has generated significant buzz, and fans are eager to see what he brings to the table. His unique storytelling style and Vijay Sethupathi\'s exceptional acting skills make this collaboration highly anticipated.\r\nWith Fahadh Faasil on board, the film promises to be an intense, thought provoking experience. The project is still in its early stages, but one thing\'s for sure, Thiagarajan Kumararaja and Vijay Sethupathi\'s reunion is a match made in heaven.\r\n

Much Awaited Combo Returns

Thiagarajan Kumararaja and Vijay Sethupathi Reunite

\r\nSanjay Leela Bhansali\'s highly anticipated film Love &amp; War, starring Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal, has hit another roadblock. The shoot has been delayed, leading to a budget increase and a revised release plan. Initially slated for December 2025, the film was later postponed to March 2026, but now it\'s expected to hit theaters in August or September 2026.\r\nThe delay is attributed to Dhurandhar Part 2 and Yash\'s Toxic, which have taken priority. The new shoot schedule extends to May 2026, with the cast blocking their calendars accordingly. This has disappointed some members of the Ramayana team, who were hoping for a 6 month gap between Love &amp; War and Ramayana.\r\nLove &amp; War is a grand war era love triangle set in the 1960s/70s, where two army officers, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal fight for Alia Bhatt\'s character. The film promises Bhansali\'s signature grand visuals, epic scale, and intense drama, reminiscent of Pearl Harbor and Sangam. Fans can expect a first glimpse of the romantic saga in January 2026, possibly through an official poster or set images.\r\nThe delay has also led to budget increases, but with Bhansali\'s track record, the wait is expected to be worth it. Love &amp; War is shaping up to be an epic cinematic experience, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release.\r\n

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