Thalapathy Vijay is set to show his power at the box office with his upcoming film Jana Nayagan. The film directed by H.Vinoth is releasing on 9 Jan 2026.\r\nThe film is releasing in Telugu as Jana Nayakudu and in Hindi as Jan Nayak. The makers will be celebrating the audio launch in a lavish manner in Malaysia.\r\nExcitement is on the film as Jana Nayagan happens to be his last film. Now reports are coming that the film landed in censor trouble. Inside talk is the makers decided to approach the Revising Committee as the Censor Board members suggested many cuts.\r\nBuzz is the film has many Anti Hindi dialogues and CBFC suggested many cuts. It has to be seen how the makers will be responding to the issue.\r\nPooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and Mamitha Baiju are playing important roles in the film. The music for the film is tuned by Anirudh Ravichander and KVN. Productions is bankrolling the project.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

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Jana Nayagan in censor trouble

Jana Nayagan lands in censor trouble

The conditions in the neighbouring country of Bangladesh is detoriarating and the hatred against Hindus is spiralling in such a way that violent attacks are happening and many hindus are getting lynched.

In the midst of all this, Janhvi Kapoor shared her thoughts on the incident. She posted &ldquo;What is happening in Bangladesh is barbaric. It is slaughter, and it is not an isolated incident. If you don&rsquo;t know about this inhumane public lynching, read about it, see the videos, and ask the questions. And if, despite all of this, you feel no rage, then it is exactly this kind of hypocrisy that will destroy us before we know it,&rdquo;

She continued &ldquo;We continue to cry about things halfway across the globe while our own brothers and sisters are burnt to death. Communal discrimination and extremism in any and every form&mdash;whether we are the victims or the perpetrators&mdash;needs to be called out and condemned before we forget our humanity.&rdquo;

She ended &ldquo;We are pawns who believe we reside on either side of an invisible line. Recognise this. Equip yourself with knowledge so you can take a stand for the innocent lives that are continuously lost and terrorised in this communal crossfire.&rdquo;

JK on lynching of Hindu in Bangladesh

Janhvi Kapoor reacts strongly on the lynching of Hindu man in Bangladesh

Hemanth M Rao\'s \'666 Operation Dream Theatre\',&nbsp; is generating immense interest among movie lovers.\r\nToday the makers welcomed Priyanka Mohan into the project and they revealed the first look from the film. The film stars Dhananjaya and Shiva Rajkumar in important roles.\r\nShiva Rajkumar, in a post on X, shared Priyanka Mohan&rsquo;s reveal poster with the caption, &ldquo;Welcome on board to the Mission #666OperationDreamTheatre. Happy birthday Priyankaa Mohan.&rdquo;\r\nThe film, set in a retro 1980s spy universe is directed by Hemanth M Rao of &lsquo;Sapta Sagaradache Ello&rsquo; fame. Priyanka Mohan earlier starred in films like &lsquo;Doctor&rsquo;, &lsquo;Captain Miller&rsquo;, &lsquo;Saripodha Sanivaaram&rsquo; and &lsquo;They Call Me OG&rsquo;.\r\nPriyanka Mohan shared \"I&rsquo;ve grown up watching Shiva Rajkumar sir&rsquo;s films. It is a dream come true to be a part of &lsquo;666 Operation Dream Theatre&rsquo;. To be working with the incredibly talented Dhananjaya and be a part of such an ensemble cast is something that I&rsquo;m looking forward to. I had manifested working with Hemanth M Rao, didn&rsquo;t think it would happen so soon.\"\r\nCharan Raj is the music director and&nbsp; Advaitha Gurumurthy is the cinematographer.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Priyanka Mohan enters 666 ODT

Priyanka Mohan welcomed into 666 - Operation Dream Theatre

Legendary director Srinivasa Rao renowned for Pushpak, Apoorva Sahodarulu and Welcome Obama is now planning to comeup with a feel good entertainer.\r\nInside talk is Nag Ashwin according to sources will be supporting Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. &ldquo;Singeetham Srinivasa Rao is 94 years old, but his passion and love for cinema remain undiminished,&rdquo; says a source. &ldquo;He sought the assistance of Kalki 2898 AD director Nag Ashwin, who has now become part of the veteran filmmaker&rsquo;s team.&rdquo;\r\nThe source shares &ldquo;Nag Ashwin has several commitments, yet he chose to support Singeetham sir out of deep respect and admiration.&rdquo;\r\nNag Ashwin shot few scenes in Hyderabad under the guidance of Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and the source reveals &ldquo;The scenes were sent to Chennai for Singeetham sir&rsquo;s review before finalising the output. This collaborative process is expected to continue for a few more weeks,&rdquo;\r\nThe source adds &ldquo;Their discussions during Kalki laid the foundation for this collaboration. Now, Nag Ashwin is doing his bit to support one of his favourite directors&rsquo; comeback movie,&rdquo;\r\n<div></div>

Nag Ashwin is teaming with SS

Nag Ashwin teaming with a legendary director

Rashmika Mandanna is known for her captivating performances and glamor treat on the screen. She is currently starring in a female oriented entertainer Mysaa. The film directed by Rawindra Pule, a protege of Hanu Raghavapudi is progressing at a brisk pace.\r\nRashmika Mandanna\'s recently released first look left all stunned with fierce avatar. Now the remuneration for Rashmika Mandanna is becoming the talking point.\r\nA sources shares &ldquo;She understands that the film&rsquo;s pull largely rests on her shoulders and has demanded Rs 5 crore, which the makers have agreed to,&rdquo;\r\nThe source added &ldquo;The film is being made in five languages, including Hindi, Telugu and Tamil, to capitalise on Rashmika&rsquo;s growing pan-India popularity,&rdquo;\r\nRashmika already completed 12 days of shoot for the film and she went on a break for new year. She will be joining the shoot once again from 6 Jan 2026. Ajay and Anil Sayappureddy under Unformula Films are producing the film.

Rashmika getting this much for Mysaa

Mysaa - Rashmika remuneration becomes talking point

Lokesh Kanagaraj, the director of Superstar Rajinikanth\'s latest film \'Coolie\', has addressed the mixed reviews and criticism the movie received despite its impressive box office collections. The film, which earned over â‚¹500 crores, was a letdown for some audience members who had high expectations.\r\nLokesh Kanagaraj acknowledged the thousands of criticisms, stating, \"I will definitely correct those mistakes so that they do not happen in my next movie\". He attributed the film\'s success to Rajinikanth\'s popularity, saying, \"The reason why the audience came to the theaters in large numbers is only because of the love for Rajinikanth sir\".\r\nThe director is now focusing on his next project, either \'Kaithi 2\' or \'Vikram 2\', and is planning it more carefully, keeping in mind the mistakes made in \'Coolie\'. Lokesh Kanagaraj is also producing \'Benz\', starring Raghava Lawrence and Nivin Pauly. Lokesh Kanagaraj is also set to star in an action film directed by Arun Matheswaran, marking his debut as a lead actor\r\nLokesh Kanagaraj\'s willingness to accept criticism and learn from it has been appreciated. He is known for his attention to detail and gritty storytelling, and fans are eagerly awaiting his next project. His upcoming projects are expected to be more refined, given his commitment to improving after \'Coolie\'.\r\n<div></div>

Lokesh About Coolie Criticism

Lokesh Kanagaraj Honest Take on Coolie Criticism

Aman Preet Singh, brother of actress Rakul Preet Singh, has been named as an accused in a drugs related case registered by the Hyderabad police. He has been listed as A7 in the FIR, and police are currently searching for him as he is evading capture. Aman Preet\'s close friend, Nithin Singhania, has been arrested in connection with alleged drug peddling.\r\nInvestigators believe Aman Preet purchased drugs from Nikhil multiple times and may have played a role beyond consumption. Sources indicate he allegedly procured drugs around five times this year, raising suspicions of his involvement in peddling activities. Aman reportedly paid over Rs 2 lakh for the purchase of drugs, and there are multiple transactions between him and the drug peddlers.\r\nAman Preet Singh is an actor and real estate businessman, and this is not the first time his name has surfaced in a narcotics investigation. He was previously arrested by Narsingi police in an earlier drugs case last year, where he was believed to be an end user and was sent for counselling instead of facing prosecution.\r\nThe Hyderabad police have seized cocaine and MDMA and are intensifying efforts to apprehend Aman Preet Singh. Authorities are expected to issue further updates as the investigation progresses.\r\n<div></div>

Heroine Brother Booked In Drug Case

Rakul Preet Brother Aman Preet Singh Booked in Hyderabad Drugs Case

Prabhas\' The Raja Saab directed by Maruthi is releasing on 9 Jan 2026. The film\'s pre release event is celebrated today at Kaithalapur grounds, Hyderabad.\r\nThis came as a surprise and the makers and the event organisers shared the reason behind the venue. They posted \"Here are the reasons to choose #KaithlapurGrounds After evaluating every major venue in Hyderabad, Kaithalapur Grounds was finalized as the safest and most feasible option with permission for only 8,000 attendees, considering security protocols, venue availability, and public safety.\"\r\nFollowing the surge of crowd and the organisers unable to control them and the subsequent consequences in the recent events, the makers decided to take these precautions.\r\nThe Raja Saab stars Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar and Nidhhi Agerwal as the female leads with Thaman tuning the music. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab, Samuthirakani, and VTV Ganesh in important roles. The film is produced on People Media Factory banner.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Reason behind TRS pre release event

The Raja Saab - Why the pre release event held at Kaithalapur grounds

Hyderabad Police have filed a 100-page chargesheet in connection with the stampede that occurred during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule at Sandhya Theatre in December 2024, resulting in a woman's death and her son's serious injury. The chargesheet names 23 accused, including actor Allu Arjun, theatre management members, event organisers, and security staff.

Investigators allege serious lapses in planning and crowd control during the high-profile screening, with organisers failing to implement adequate safety measures or regulate the flow of people entering the venue. The theatre owners and management have been cited as primary accused, along with members of Allu Arjun's personal staff and representatives connected to the production team.

Police officials stated that organisers are responsible for ensuring public safety at events of this scale, and the chargesheet outlines how alleged shortcomings in preparation and coordination contributed to the stampede. The case will now move forward in court, where the roles and responsibilities of each accused individual will be examined.

Further legal action will depend on the court's review of the submitted evidence. The incident has raised concerns about safety measures at high-profile events, and the outcome of the case will be closely watched.

AA, 22 Others Named in Chargesheet

Allu Arjun Along With 22 Others Named In Stampede Chargesheet

Salman Khan is starring in a film titled Battle of Galwan. The film directed by Apoorva Lakhia is capturing the imagination of all as it is inspired by the real life incidents.\r\nSalman Khan is celebrating his 60th birthday and on the occasion the makers released the teaser of the film. The one minute teaser starts with the visual of a valley, featuring snow-capped mountains and a river flowing through the tough terrain. Salman&rsquo;s voiceover breaks the silence as he addresses his soldiers, saying, &ldquo;Jawano yaad rahe, zakhm lage toh medal samajhna aur maut dikhe toh salam karna aur kehna &lsquo;aaj nahi fir kabhi&rsquo; (Soldiers remember, if you get scars think of them as a medal and if you see death while fighting, tell it &lsquo;not today, come some other time.&rsquo;).&rdquo; Salman also raises slogans like &ldquo;Jai Bajrang Bali&rdquo; and &ldquo;Bharat Mata Ki Jai.&rdquo;\r\nSalman smiles as he prepares to confront the enemy and says, &ldquo;Maut se kya darna, usse toh aana hai (Why fear death, it has to come someday).&rdquo; The visuals show a wounded Salman standing in front of his soldiers, holding nothing but a thick wooden lathi. Behind him, a handful of soldiers are seen standing tall with wooden lathis to defend the nation from the Chinese troops.\r\nThe clip then shows him walking towards the enemy, with his soldiers standing alongside him. Next, he os seen holding on to a stick as the enemy charged towards them. The video ends with Salman\'s character hitting a person with the stick.\r\nFans reacted the following manner.\r\nfan said, &ldquo;Salman Khan is back in 2026 with a pure blockbuster movie.&rdquo; A comment read, &ldquo;Now this is called a comeback film.&rdquo; A person commented, &ldquo;Goosebumps only. What a film it is going to be!&rdquo; A social media user wrote, &ldquo;Battle of Galwan with Salman is going to be epic. Looking forward to it.&rdquo;\r\nSalman had called the film \"physically demanding\". He had said, &ldquo;It is physically demanding. Every year, every month, every day it gets more and more difficult. I\'ve to give more time now (for training). Earlier, I would do it (train) in one or two weeks, now I\'m running, kicking, punching, and all that stuff. This film demands that.&rdquo;\r\nThe film is based on the the clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan region in June 2020. As per reports, it saw 200 Indian soldiers bravely defending their territory against a force of 1,200 Chinese Liberation Army soldiers.\r\nThe film is releasing on 17 April 2026. Himesh Reshammiya tuned the background music and Stebin Ben is the cinematographer. The film is produced under the banner of Salman Khan Films.&nbsp;

Battle of Galwan teaser talk

Battle of Galwan teaser review

Bad Girlz\', directed by Phani Pradeep Dhulipudi of \'30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela\' fame, is running successfully in theatres. The film is produced under the banners of Prashvitha Entertainment, Neeli Neeli Aakasam Creations, and NVL Creations. Anchal Gowda, Payal Chengappa, Roshini, Yashna, Rohan Surya, Moin and Rohan Surya are the main actors in \'Bad Girlz\'.\r\nProducers Sasidhar Nalla, Emmadi Soma Narsaiah, Ramisetti Rambabu, and Ravula Ramesh have stated that they have added extra shows in response to the growing demand from the audience.\r\nDirector Phani Pradeep Dhulipudi (Munna) said that the film may be short in length, but it is very big in terms of content. \"The main strengths of this movie are Anup Rubens&rsquo; music and Chandrabose&rsquo;s lyrics. Because of these two reasons, everyone is liking our movie even more. I had told people to come to the theater only if they liked our teaser, songs, and trailer. 30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela, which was released during the pandemic, became a big hit. My new film, Bad Girlz, is a hit as well. Our producers especially believed that we could score a hit no matter how much competition there is, and that has now come true. At present, the producers are working on increasing the number of theaters. We made this film with a lot of honesty. This is a film made for girls. If Jathi Ratnalu were made with girls as lead actors, our film would be like that. If you liked Jathi Ratnalu and MAD, you will like our movie too. Please continue to support our film in the same way,&rdquo; he said.\r\nProducer Sasidhar Nalla thanked the audience and said, \"Every actor stood by us with great support. I am receiving calls from theaters asking us to increase the number of shows and screens. Despite stiff competition, you have turned our small film into a wonderful success. Thanks to everyone who is encouraging our movie.\"\r\nProducer Ramisetti Rambabu described his movie as the result of hard work. \"With good content, we brought a very good film to the audience. Believing that it was a good movie, we released it amid heavy competition and achieved success. Thanks to Anup Rubens and Chandrabose garu for standing by our film. Based on the growing demand, we are increasing the number of screens and shows,&rdquo; he added.\r\nRohan Surya described the film as the foundation of his film journey. \"The director narrated the story in a wonderful way. When I was told that Anup Rubens was composing the music and Chandrabose was writing the lyrics, I decided immediately to do the film. This is just the beginning for me. I am happy that the film is receiving such a good response. Please continue to support our team in the same way,&rdquo; he added.\r\nPayal Chengappa said, &ldquo;Thanks to the director and producers for giving me such a good role. The first half feels like youth-oriented content, while the entire second half is emotional and suitable for the whole family to watch together. Everyone who has watched our movie is getting emotional and even shedding tears. It has connected emotionally with everyone. This is my debut film. Please support our movie.\"\r\nRoshini said, &ldquo;Thanks to the director and producers for giving me the character of Roji Reddy. The audience is encouraging the film &lsquo;Bad Girlz&rsquo;. This is a movie that every girl and every family should watch. It has all kinds of elements. I am very happy to be part of such a film.\"\r\nMoin said that the film is being liked by audiences from all sections. \"Thanks to director Munna garu for casting me in this film. Thanks to everyone who supported me on this journey. Our movie is getting very good word of mouth. I request the media to help take this film to even more people,&rdquo; he said.\r\nAnup Rubens said, &ldquo;Everyone knows how big a hit the song &lsquo;Neeli Neeli Aakasam&rsquo; became. The songs in this film are also receiving a very good response. Everyone who has watched the movie is giving positive feedback. With strong content, Munna garu has scored another hit. Based on the growing demand, shows and screens are being increased again. I hope the media continues to support us in the same way.\"\r\nEditor Bontala Nageswara Reddy said, &ldquo;Munna garu has made this film wonderfully. He has beautifully presented comedy and emotions. The artists have performed very well. This is a very good film, and I request everyone to support it even more.\"

reasing demand for Bad Girlz, we are adding new shows and screens

With increasing demand for Bad Girlz

\r\nAadi Saikumar\'s mystical thriller Shambhala is set to release in Hindi on January 1, 2026, after a successful run in Telugu theatres. The film, which hit screens on December 25, has generated significant buzz and is awaiting censor certification for its Hindi version.\r\nShambhala has delivered an impressive debut at the box office, grossing â‚¹5.4 crore in its first two days, including premiere shows, making it Aadi Saikumar\'s biggest opening. The film\'s word-of-mouth traction has been remarkable, with audiences praising its gripping narrative and distinct theatrical experience.\r\nDirector Ugandhar Muni\'s genre-blending storytelling has been widely acclaimed, weaving together mysticism, devotion, horror, and suspense. The film\'s 1980s village setting and unsettling atmosphere have kept viewers hooked, supported by well-executed visual effects and thrills.\r\nAadi Saikumar\'s performance has emerged as a standout element, earning widespread appreciation for his powerful portrayal. With its successful Telugu run and growing expectations, Shambhala is poised to make a mark in the Hindi market.\r\n

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