\r\nTime ticking for Lenin first single . Akkineni Prince Akhil is gearing up to show his power at the box office and kickstart the New Year 2026 with a resounding hit.\r\nHe is keen to change his luck flexing his muscles turning Lenin in 2026. The film directed by&nbsp; Murali Krishna Abburu is generating immense interest among movie lovers.\r\nNow the makers came up with an update on the film\'s first single. The first single will be released on 5 Jan 2026 and they confirmed it by releasing a new intense poster of Akhil in the film.\r\nAkhil sported a rugged look and he underwent remarkable makeover for his role in the film. Plans are on to release the film in Summer 2026. The film stars Bhagyashri Borse as the female lead while Thaman tuned the music.\r\nThe film is bankrolled in a prestigious manner by&nbsp; Naga Vamsi&rsquo;s Sithara Entertainments and Nagarjuna&rsquo;s Annapurna Studios.\r\n

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Exciting info on Lenin first single

Time ticking for Lenin first single

\r\nPawan Kalyan new poster from Ustaad Bhagat Singh increases heartbeat. Power Star Pawan Kalyan is starring in the high octane mass action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh. The film directed by Harish Shankar is progressing at a brisk pace.\r\nOn the eve of New Year, the makers released a new poster of Pawan Kalyan and this is drivng all the fans crazy. The new poster showed Pawan Kalyan in red shirt with cooling glasses on and weilding a gun and holding a transistor.\r\nThe red shit symbolised Pawan Kalyan\'s rage even as making a stylestatement with his unmatched swag. The film stars Raashi Khanna and Sreeleela as the female leads with Devi Sri Prasad being the music director.\r\nExpectations are high on the project as Pawan Kalyan and Harish Shankar earlier scored a blockbuster in form of Gabbar Singh. The film is produced in a prestigious manner by Mythri Movie Makers.\r\n

UBS: Power Star unleashes his rage

Pawan Kalyan new poster from Ustaad Bhagat Singh increases heartbeat

Nayanthara surprises with her promos and Chiranjeevi shocking role in Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu. Chiranjeevi is getting ready to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu.

The film directed by Anil Ravipudi is racing for a spectacular release on 12 Jan 2026 as Sankranti special. The makers are promoting the film in a unique manner and what is surprising all is , Nayanthara hailed as the lady superstar and who always stays away from the promotions of her films, has taken special interest in promoting the film.

She already shot one video long-time back and it became talk of the town. Now, on the eve of New Year, Nayanthara along with Anil Ravipudi came up with another teasing video. Nayanthara and Anil Ravipudi fun conversaion is entertaining all the movie lovers. However, her fans in Kollywood are angry that she is paying so much attention to a Telugu project.

Apart from it, till now reports came that Chiranjeevi will be seen as a PET in the film. Now inside talk is Chiranjeevi's role will come with a twist and he will be seen as a NIA agent. Anil Ravipudi shared "Chiranjeevi will be seen playing an NIA agent in the film, marking a key aspect of the narrative. The story is set against the backdrop of a wealthy family, blending action, humour, and emotional beats. Nayanthara plays the daughter of a billionaire, and her character shares a romantic arc with Chiranjeevi" He continued &ldquo;I developed a special connection with Chiranjeevi garu during this film, and I truly missed him once the shoot was over,&rdquo;

On Venkatesh playing the role of a police officer, Anil Ravipudi shared&nbsp; &ldquo;He is playing a billionaire in this film, not a cop. I wanted to present him in a new way,&rdquo;&nbsp; About Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh, he said &ldquo;The kind of fun and mischief two naughty students create while sitting in the last bench&mdash;that&rsquo;s the energy Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh bring to this film. Watching these two superstars share screen space will be a feast for cinema lovers.&rdquo;

MSG - Nayan surprise promos

Nayanthara surprises with her promos and Chiranjeevi shocking role in Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu

\r\nThe parents of a young doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at Kolkata\'s RG Kar Medical College have given their consent for a film on the incident. This comes after they had initially opposed the project. The consent letter, signed by the parents in mid-December, grants \"full and unconditional consent\" for the making of Tillotoma.\r\nThe victim\'s father said they agreed to give consent as the film was likely to be made anyway. \"I just want justice for my daughter,\" he said. He also claimed that he has repeatedly tried to reach out to several cabinet ministers and the Prime Minister\'s Office (PMO) seeking a speedy trial, but hasn\'t been granted a meeting yet. Director Ujjwal Chatterjee, the director of Tillotoma, told that delay in receiving consent has pushed the project back by around two months.\r\nThe film will be made with real names, and veteran actors Jaya Prada and Mithun Chakraborty have been signed to play the lead roles, with Payal Chatterjee set to portray the victim. However, legal experts have warned that consent alone does not automatically allow for public disclosure of a sexual offense victim\'s identity. Advocate Eesha Bakshi said Section 72 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita makes anonymity of sexual offense victims the rule.\r\nThe film, produced by Ujjwal Chatterjee Creations, will be filmed in New Delhi. Chatterjee cited \"political difficulties and sensitivity of the matter\" in West Bengal as reasons for moving the shoot out of Kolkata. The consent letter also states that the story is \"depicted from the perspective of the victim\'s mother... as a pivotal author back role.\" It also mentions that no monetary transaction has taken place between any parties involved with this project.\r\n

Film on Sensational Rape Case

Victim Parents Approve Film on RG Kar Rape Murder Case

\r\nDhurandhar has become the highest-grossing Hindi film, beating Pushpa 2 and Jawan (â‚¹1050 Cr), and is now heading towards the â‚¹1100 Cr milestone. The film has also become only the second film to collect â‚¹700 Cr nett in the Hindi version in India, after Pushpa 2 (â‚¹730 Cr). Dhurandhar\'s success is even more impressive.\r\nConsidering it didn\'t have a Gulf release, which could have added around â‚¹100 Cr more to its revenue. Even without that market, the film is now looking to close at around â‚¹1200 Cr worldwide.\r\nThe film\'s strong run at the box office is reflected in its record-breaking OTT deal. Netflix has acquired the streaming rights for Dhurandhar for Rs 285 crore, marking the biggest OTT deal ever for a Hindi film. This deal surpasses the previous record of Rs 275 crore paid for Pushpa 2: The Rule, setting a new benchmark for digital rights in Indian cinema.\r\nDhurandhar\'s success can be attributed to its engaging storyline, strong cast, and impressive production values. The film features an ensemble cast, including Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun. The spy thriller follows an Indian undercover agent operating in Pakistan\'s Lyari neighbourhood, infiltrating gangs to dismantle arms smuggling networks.\r\nDhurandhar has created a milestone of collecting double-digit nett for 4 weeks, which is an all-time record, showing how strong the film\'s run is at the box office. The film is expected to premiere on Netflix on January 30, 2026, and its sequel, Dhurandhar 2, is scheduled for theatrical release on March 19, 2026. With its current momentum, Dhurandhar is likely to become the No.1 film for Bollywood this weekend.\r\n

Dhurandhar Rewrites Records

Dhurandhar To Surpass Pushpa 2 In Hindi

\r\nAamir Khan has been unveiled as Jimmy in the upcoming Hindi film Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, a spy action-comedy directed by Vir Das. The film marks Imran Khan\'s return to the big screen after a decade-long hiatus and is produced by Aamir Khan Productions. Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is set to hit theaters on January 16, 2026, and promises to be a satirical spy action-comedy exploring new terrain in Bollywood cinema with plenty of comedy, action, drama, and twists.\r\nThe filmmakers shared a glimpse of Aamir Khan\'s character, Jimmy, on January 1, 2026. In the clip, Jimmy replies, \"Doing murder,\" when asked what he\'s doing, and laughs innocently. However, in the next clip, he appears menacing while shooting a gun. The film\'s tone leans more toward satire and humor than traditional espionage thrills, making it a quirky spy comedy.\r\nAccording to the trailer and announcements, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos follows Happy Patel, an incompetent yet eager spy, as he finds himself in funny, action-packed, romantic, and chaotic situations. Director Vir Das revealed that he approached Aamir Khan three years ago with the film\'s concept, and Aamir Khan\'s involvement was crucial to the project\'s success.\r\nAamir Khan\'s production company is behind this ambitious project, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release. With its unique blend of comedy, action, and drama, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is likely to be one of the most talked-about films of the year.\r\n

Aamir Khan As Murderer

Aamir Khan Unveils Murderer Avatar as Jimmy in Happy Patel

\r\nThe re-release of classic films has been a trend that\'s been performing well at the box office, with many films collecting huge numbers. Nuvvu Naaku Nachav, a Tollywood classic, was expected to achieve big and even record-breaking box office collections. However, the film\'s re-release has been met with surprisingly average advance bookings, shocking trade circles and fans alike.\r\nWhile a few theatres have reported houseful shows, this is limited to only a small number of screens. In most theatres, occupancy levels are not encouraging. For the New Year season, Jalsa, Murari, and Nuvvu Naaku Nachav were chosen for re-releases. Jalsa and Murari have already been re-released earlier, and even though this is their second re-release, both films have performed better than Nuvvu Naaku Nachav in its first re-release.\r\nOne main reason behind this not-so-great response is that re-releases are usually celebrated by fans and young audiences. Nuvvu Naaku Nachav is a family-friendly film, and families might not prefer to watch re-releases in theatres. This could be the main reason for the poor reception of Nuvvu Naaku Nachav\'s re-release. Despite Trivikram\'s involvement in promotions, it hasn\'t helped draw audiences to the theatres.\r\nNuvvu Naaku Nachav\'s re-release has been met with a lukewarm response, with average advance bookings and low occupancy levels in most theatres. The film\'s performance is being closely watched by trade circles, and it\'s likely that the film\'s box office numbers will be affected by its poor start.\r\n

Trade Shocked With NNN Re Release

Nuvvu Naaku Nachav Re-Release Poor Show Shocks Trade Circles

\r\nThe Mad series, produced by Sithara Entertainments\' Naga Vamsi, has been a big success, with both the first and second parts becoming box office hits. Fans were eagerly waiting for the third part, Mad Cube. However, producer Naga Vamsi has now revealed that the third film will be titled Mad Juniors and will feature a completely new cast. This news has sparked curiosity among fans, who are wondering if the new cast can live up to the legacy of the popular Mad series.\r\nEarlier reports suggested that the third installment would star Narne Nithin, Sangeeth Shoban, or Ram Nithin, but those plans have changed. Instead, Naga Vamsi is producing Mad Juniors with fresh faces, while Kalyan Shankar returns as the director. The film will be a horror comedy, a genre that mixes funny moments with spooky elements. Kalyan Shankar is planning to bring a new kind of entertainment through this movie, and fans are eager to see how he will handle the genre.\r\nThe title Mad Juniors has been registered, and work on the project is expected to move forward soon. The film will feature an entirely new cast, with all the actors being fresh faces. This means the audience will get to see new talent on screen, which could be an exciting change for fans of the series.\r\nMad Juniors is a completely fresh project with a different mood and setup, despite having a similar title to the previous Mad movies. The director\'s previous films, MAD and MAD 2, were known for delivering youthful entertainment, and fans are curious to see how he will handle the horror comedy genre.\r\n

Mad Three Rumours Cleared

MAD Third Installment Is Mad Juniors

\r\nAadi Saikumar\'s Shambhala has turned into a sensational blockbuster, registering its biggest day at the box office on New Year\'s Day. The film has proved that content wins over big combinations and massive budgets, emerging as the winner at the box office amidst Christmas releases. With a collection of around 15 Cr gross till now, Shambhala is set to do more than 20 Cr gross in its full run.\r\nNo new releases managed to get a better talk, and Christmas releases other than Shambhala have fizzled out at the ticket windows. Shambhala remains the solo preference for normal and family audiences until Sankranthi releases start hitting theatres with The Raja Saab on Jan 9. The film\'s success is a strong comeback for Aadi Saikumar, who was struggling for big success for a long time.\r\nThe film\'s narrative explores themes of human emotions in a thrilling manner, with Aadi Saikumar delivering a commendable performance. The cast, including the lead actors, has received praise for their performances. The film\'s cinematography and background score are also noteworthy.\r\nThe success of Shambhala has come as a surprise to many, given the lack of big combinations and massive budgets. However, the film\'s content has won over audiences, Director Yugandhar Muni succeeded in crafting an intriguing mystical thriller making it a must watch for normal and family audiences. With The Raja Saab set to release on Jan 9, Shambhala will continue to be the top choice until then.\r\n

Aadi Saikumar Scores Solid Hit 

Shambhala Emerges as a Sensational Blockbuster

Mahesh Babu has been expanding his multiplex business and his AMB Cinemas will be opening in Bengaluru.\r\nNow reports are coming that Mahesh Babu will be inaugurating the AMB Cinemas on 11 Jan 2026 in an extravagant manner. A source shares &ldquo;Mahesh Babu is excited to be part of the celebrations and will make the event a grand gala,&rdquo;\r\nAMB Bengaluru will be expanding into 9 theatres and the Kapali theatre is becoming part of it across the state of Karnataka. The source shares &ldquo;Bengaluru is a major destination for cinema lovers who prefer an elegant and swanky movie-watching experience. Karnataka has strong competition, but every business comes with challenges, and we must overcome them,&rdquo;\r\nMahesh Babu is currently on vacation along with his wife Namrata Shirodkar and children Gautam and Sitara. On the professional front he is starring in Rajamouli\'s magnum opus Varanasi.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

MB to inaugurate AMB in Bengaluru

Mahesh Babu to inaugurate AMB Cinemas in Bengaluru

<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;\">Vana Veera (2025) Movie: What\'s Behind</h2>\r\nVana Veera starring and helmed by Avinash Thiruveedhula is releasing on 1 Jan 2026. The film underwent title change at the last minute from Vanara to Vana Veera. Vana Veera OTT rights are yet to be finalised. Let us see what Vana Veera 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;\">Vana Veera (2025) Movie: Story Review</h2>\r\nVana Veera story revolves around a youngster and his connection with the bike and what it has got to do with the Vanara clan and the Ramayana.&nbsp; Raghu (Avinash Thiruveedhula) born in Varapuram, Godavari district is insulted due to his low caste origins by everyone and especially politicians.\r\nHis life takes a drastic turn when the supporters of Deva (Shree Nandu) take his bike for political rally. Where this leads to and what role beautiful girl Indu (Simran Chaudhary), Raghu\'s father (Sivaji Raja), Police Officer (Satya) played and what is the connection of his bike to Ramayana form the interesting twist.\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;\">Vana Veera (2025) Movie: Artists Review</h2>\r\nAvinash Thiruveedhula performed well in the role. He performed well in the action sequences. He should however work hard on his emotions and expressions to reach the next level.\r\nSimran Chowdhary looked good on the screen. But she didnot get any screen presence or opportunity to showcase her acting talent. Her role is just limited. Satya is ok and evoked few laughs. Shree Nandu performed well in his role.\r\nAmani, Sivaji Raja, and Kona Venkat 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;\">Vana Veera (2025) Movie: Technicians Review</h2>\r\nVana Veera story is readied by Avinash Thiruveedhula. He tried to attract viewers with the story that has blend of mythological elements in the action entertainer.\r\nAvinash&nbsp; decided to follow the recent trend in Tollywood with the story but if these things are not done propely, everything will go awry. The same thing happened with Vana Veera. He tried to highlight the caste differentiations and discrimination in the village backdrop blending it with the happenings in Ramayana.\r\nHe starts the narration in an interesting way with the Lord Hanuman\'s voice over after the battle of Lord Ram and Ravana. Later the various characters along with the antagonist is introduced but the story picks up pace with the fight for MLA elections. But there the narration loses pace with silly and unnecessary elements. But slowly the pace picks up and the first half ends with high octane intense action sequence.\r\nThe entire second half boils down to the fight between the antagonist and protagonist but all those looks outdated lacking any seriousness. The entry of Satya during the preclimax evokes few laughs.\r\nThe music tuned by Vivek Sagar failed completely. None of the songs register in the mind. But he elevated few scenes with his background music. Chota K Prasad\'s editing could have been better as there are many unnecessary and unwanted scenes. The cinematography of Sujatha Siddharth is good. Production values are ok.\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;\">Vana Veera (2025) 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;\">Few Twists</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;\">Vana Veera (2025) 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;\">Missing Emotions</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Predictable Screenplay</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;\">Vana Veera (2025) Movie: Rating Analysis</h2>\r\nAltogether, Vana Veera turns out to be mediocre political drama with mythological touch. Avinash Thiruveedhula came up with a good concept and idea but he failed completely with his execution. He tried to prove the point that those who fight for justice, have Lord Hanuman\'s backing but he passed the entire first half with outdated scenes and sluggish screenplay.\r\nThe film\'s story is mostly in the second half. Few twists and cameo is fine but screenplay turns slow testing the patience of the viewers. He used AI quite effectively but the lack of emotions and commercial elements disappoints all. Considering all these elements,&nbsp;Cinejosh goes with a 2 to Vana Veera.

Vana Veera Review

Sharwanand is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Nari Nari Naduma Murari. The film directed by Ram Abbaraju&nbsp; is slated for a grand release at 5.49 PM on 14 Jan 2026 as Sankranthi festive treat.\r\nOn the occasion of New Year, the makers greeted movie lovers by releasing the new poster of Sharwanand from the film. In the new look, Sharwanand made style statement in a traditional manner with panche kattu in the backdrop of a temple and kites flying all over.\r\nThe fim stars Samyukta and Sakshi Vaidya as the female leads. Vishal Chandrasekhar is the music director for the film which stars Naresh, Sampath Raj, Satya, Sunil in important roles.\r\nThe film\'s story is penned by Bhanu Bhogavarapu and cinematography is handled by Gnana Shekar VS and Yuvaraj. Nandu Sarivigna penned the dialogues and the film is produced by Anil Sunkara and Ramabrahmam Sunkara in a prestigious manner.\r\n<div></div>

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