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>

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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

Shambhala Going To Hindi

Aadi Shambhala to Release in Hindi on January 1st

Mega Victory Mass song from Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu released. Chiranjeevi is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu. The film directed by Anil Ravipudi is slated for a spectacular release on 12 Jan 2026 as Sankranti special.
Movie lovers are waiting eagerly for the song featuring Mega Star Chiranjeevi and Victory Venkatesh. The makers couple of minutes back released the song promo featuring Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh. The makers are promoting the song as Mega Victory mass song.
Kasarla Shyam came up with mass lyrics for the song while Bheems Ceciroleo tuned foottapping music. Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh sported a stylish look and mass beats are driving all crazy. Vijay Polaki choreographed mass dance moves for the song.
The full song will be released on 30 December. The film stars Nayanthara as the female lead while&nbsp; Catherine Tresa, Sachin Khedekar, and VTV Ganesh are starrinng in pivotal roles.
Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela are bankrolling the film under the banners of Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments.

Mega Victory Mass song Promo Out

Mega Victory Mass song from Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu released

\r\nDrishyam 3 producer sends legal notice to Akshaye Khanna. Following the success of Ranveer Singh\'s Dhurandhar, Akshaye Khanna decided to walk out&nbsp; of the high profile project Drishyam3.\r\nFollowing this Drishyam 3 producer Kumar Mangat sent him legal notice. He said &ldquo;We had signed him for the fees he asked for. We had even given money to the costume designers and they had begun work on his look. One fine day, and this is before Dhurandhar&rsquo;s release, Akshaye said he wanted his character (who was bald) to have hair because people had praised his look. Abhishek (Pathak, director of Drishyam 3) said it&rsquo;s not possible because the threequel of Drishyam begins from the same night as the second instalment, 6 ghante ke gap mein toh baal nahi aa sakte. He had agreed then, we have everything on record.&rdquo;\r\nHe said&nbsp; &ldquo;Aas paas ke chamchon ne dimaag mein daal diya uske, ki Dhurandhar ka look aapka achha laga, ab se aap ussi look mein kaam karo, Aise thodi hota hai! Har film ka look alag hota hai. What happens is sometimes, a side actor is cast in an ensemble. And when the film works, he/she thinks the film worked because of them. But a lot of people contribute to making a film a hit. When I had made Section 375 (2019) with Akshaye, he had no work for four years. And I had told him, that after Drishyam 2, roles will be written for him. We were such good friends, he would come to our office every month and have food with us. Achanak success sar pe chadh gayi.&rdquo;\r\nHe continued &ldquo;He didn&rsquo;t give any reason, neither did he answer calls. It&rsquo;s his habit- when he doesn&rsquo;t want to talk, he won&rsquo;t take calls. When he is in need, then he will call you 20 times.&rdquo;\r\nJaideep Ahlawat will be replacing Akshaye Khanna. He added &ldquo;He&rsquo;s a better actor. The character has been tweaked by Abhishek a little.&rdquo; He continued &ldquo;Even if he wants to return to the film now, we won&rsquo;t work with him. Na kabhi dobara kaam karna hai, iss tarah ke behaviour ke baad.&rdquo;\r\n

Akshaye Khanna in trouble

Drishyam 3 producer sends legal notice to Akshaye Khanna

\r\nMaruthi on Prabhas The Raja Saab. Prabhas\' The Raja Saab directed by Maruthi is releasing on 9 Jan 2026. The film is racing for a grand release as a Sankranti special.\r\nThe film stars Nidhii Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan and Riddhi Kumar as the female leads and Thaman is the music director. Maruthi speaking about the film said &ldquo;Telugu audience has seen the entertaining version of Prabhas. But Pan India has never. After coming out of the theatre, you will remember Prabhas from this film for many years. The get-up and everything&hellip; it is a great episode&hellip; and has never been seen on Indian screen.&rdquo;\r\nHe added &ldquo;In this horror-comedy genre, everyone has gone to their extent to give a new experience. Since Prabhas is here in this film, it has to be unique and entertaining. It has to be new. The make-up, hair, the way he talks&hellip;There is this innate swag in him, in the way he sits and stands&hellip; the detailing he gave when he sits on the chair. You will enjoy it very much. Wait and watch.&rdquo;\r\nThe film\'s pre release event will be celebrated today evening at Hyderabad. The film stars&nbsp; Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab, Samuthirakani, and VTV Ganesh in important roles.\r\n

Director on Prabhas The Raja Saab

Maruthi on Prabhas The Raja Saab

\r\nHere are Champion 2 Day collections. Srikanth\'s son Roshan\'s film Champion directed by Pradeep Advaitham released last week.\r\nThe film opened up decently and is doing good at the box office. The second day also continued in the same vein. The second day collections came to Rs 4.5crs and overall the two days collections Rs 6.91crs.\r\nThe film starred Anaswara Rajan as the female lead and the film\'s music is tuned by Mickey J Meyer. The film starred Nandamuri Kalyana Chakravarthy, Murali Sharma, Santosh Pratap, and others in important roles.\r\n&nbsp;Priyanka Dutt, GK Mohan, and Gemini Kiran under Swapna Cinema, Anandi Art Creations, and Concept Films produced the film , with Zee Studios presenting it.\r\nThe film featured Roshan in the role of an aspiring footballer in during the Nizam rule in Hyderabad state and how he gets entangled in the fight of Telangana people against the atrocities of the Nizam rule and the Razakars.\r\n

Champion 2 Days Collections

Here are Champion Two Days collections

\r\nAnupam Kher shares his views on Dhurandhar success. Ranveer Singh\'s Dhurandhar turned out to be a massive hit at the box office. The film directed by Aditya Dhar is releasing in two parts.\r\nIn the meantime, Anupam Kher sharing this thoughts spoke about Dhurandhar success. He said &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t have a role in this film. I am not connected to anything. But I don&rsquo;t know why, with the success of this film, my heart is very peaceful. And I have felt peace and pride. I have felt pride. His great success.&rdquo;\r\nHe said, &ldquo;For example, Godfather was a landmark film. Sholay was a landmark film. Mughal-e-Azam was a landmark film&hellip; And the films I have not mentioned is just because they are not coming to my mind. I am not making this video as a historian. I am making it as a cinema-goer&hellip;. Such films give a new perspective to cine-goers.&rdquo;\r\nAnupam Kher continued &ldquo;I like Aditya Dhar. Not only because he is a Kashmiri, or that he comes from a family of people who were persecuted, or with his work, or how he has shown what success is all about, for his courage. But as a filmmaker because he has not followed any pattern or formula. No formula. Just conviction.\"\r\nHe added&nbsp; &ldquo;There was a clique of people who were behind proving propaganda to the film. This is the same clique who tried to prove propaganda in my film The Accidental Prime Minister, and they were successful in doing that. The same people tried to prove propaganda in The Kashmir Files, and they were succeeded by 30%. That&rsquo;s because they started a debate. Dhurandhar is a big slap on such people&rsquo;s faces.&rdquo;\r\nAnupam Kher said &ldquo;The film has slapped them, saying &lsquo;Don&rsquo;t teach us what propaganda is. You are not going to decide what is a propaganda film&rsquo;. Don&rsquo;t make us feel small: This is what the audience is saying to people like that.&rdquo;\r\nHe shared &ldquo;I am so proud and happy about the success of the film, and about the film shutting down so many people&rsquo;s thought processes.They tried a lot&hellip; What an amazing journey you had. And in fact, this year belongs to you, my friend. Not only because of Dhurandhar, but Yami&rsquo;s films too from Article 370 to Haqq.&rdquo;\r\nAditya Dhar reacted saying&nbsp; &ldquo;Wow. This truly means so much, sir. Such pure emotion and generosity in your words&hellip; And to be mentioned in the same breath as those films is an honour I do not take lightly at all.\"\r\n&ldquo;The line you said &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t make us feel small, that is what the audience is saying,&rdquo; holds so true in today&rsquo;s time. It has always been my intention as a film maker. Words like these push me to do better. I hope to keep making films that are honest, fearless and hopefully stand the test of time. Truly overwhelmed right now.&rdquo;\r\n

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