\r\nChiranjeevi\'s 158th film, Mega 158, is generating massive hype, with Mohanlal joining forces with the Megastar in a crucial role. Directed by Bobby Kolli, this project is the duo\'s second collaboration after the 2023 blockbuster Waltair Veerayya. Mohanlal\'s involvement is expected to elevate the film, reportedly playing a godfather like role to Chiranjeevi\'s character.\r\nThe film is expected to go on floors early next year, with a potential release targeting Sankranthi 2027. Chiranjeevi\'s upcoming releases include Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (January 12, 2026) and Vishwambhara (summer 2026). With Mega 158, fans are expecting another mass entertainer from the Chiru-Bobby combo.\r\nMohanlal\'s involvement is a significant aspect of the film, reportedly playing a godfather like role to Chiranjeevi\'s character. The movie is expected to go on floors early next year, with a potential release targeting Sankranthi 2027. This aligns with Chiranjeevi\'s tradition of releasing blockbusters during festive seasons.\r\nNimish Ravi, renowned for his work on recent Malayalam blockbuster Lokah, is handling cinematography for Mega 158. The film boasts a star studded cast, with rumors suggesting Karthi in a crucial role and Anurag Kashyap as villain. Malavika Mohanan denied being part of the project, while Thaman and Devi Sri Prasad are in the race for music direction.\r\n

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Complete Actor With Megastar

Chiranjeevi Upcoming Film With Bobby Has Mohanlal

\r\nComedy Actor Brahmanandam met President Draupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Hyderabad, and the photos of their meeting have gone viral on social media. The President warmly welcomed Brahmanandam, presenting him with a bouquet and shawl, and he gifted her a pencil art picture of Anjaneya Swamy, showcasing his artistic talent.\r\nBrahmanandam\'s pencil art has impressed many, including the President. He\'s known for drawing pictures of gods and gifting them to celebrities, including Late Krishnam Raju and Ram Charan. This meeting highlights his versatility as an actor, comedian, and artist.\r\nBrahmanandam has earned a special place in the Telugu film industry, acting in over a thousand films and winning a Guinness World Record in 2010. His characters continue to trend on social media, and his recent performance in \'Gurram Papireddy\' has received praise. This meeting with the President is another milestone in his illustrious career.\r\nBrahmanandam\'s pencil art of Lord Hanuman, has been widely appreciated, and his love for drawing is evident in his work. He continues to entertain audiences with his special roles, even as he reduces his film commitments with age. His legacy as a comedian and artist is undeniable.\r\n

Brahmanandam Met President

Brahmanandam Presented His Pencil Art To President Draupadi Murmu 

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Malayalam actress Mamitha Baiju recently spoke about the thousands of love proposals she receives on social media, a common phenomenon for film heroines in today's digital age. After her film 'Premala', these proposals have increased, with some even getting her phone number and calling her directly. However, Mamitha Baiju doesn't have the time or patience to read these messages, so her brother takes care of them.

Mamitha Baiju's brother, Mithun, is a state level cricket player and is like a close friend to her. He's involved in everything related to her, responding to fan comments and making decisions on her behalf. "He is also the one who decides my marriage," Mamitha revealed in a recent interview, showcasing her trust in her brother.

Mamitha Baiju's 'Premalu', has garnered attention and increased her popularity. She has also been part of Superhit Tamil - Telugu bilingual "Dude" showcasing her acting skills. With her charming on screen presence and off screen simplicity, Mamitha is making a mark in the South Indian film industry.

Mamitha is currently playing crucial role in Vijay's farewell film Jananayagan and with Suriya in Venky Atluri's direction.&nbsp; Her brother's involvement in her career decisions has allowed her to focus on her acting.

Young Heroine On Her Marriage Plans

Mamitha Baiju on Love Proposals

Dulquer Salmaan celebrated his 14th wedding anniversary with Amal Sufiya by sharing a heartfelt message on social media. The actor reflected on their journey together, expressing gratitude, love, and pride for his partner, affectionately calling her his "better half".

Dulquer and Amal tied the knot on December 22, 2011, in Chennai, and welcomed their daughter Maryam in May 2017. The couple continues to pursue their individual and shared dreams in careers and personal lives. Dulquer's romantic photos with Amal accompanied his anniversary post, showcasing their special bond.

Dulquer Salmaan is gearing up for the release of his upcoming Malayalam movie "I'm Game", marking director Nahas Hidayath's next venture after the blockbuster hit 'RDX'. Produced by Dulquer along with Jom Verghese, 'I'm Game' is his 40th film, featuring Antony Varghese, Mysskin, Kathir, Parth Thiwari, and Tamil actress Samyuktha Viswanathan. Kayadu Lohar also joins the film.

Dulquer's recent projects include "Sita Ramam", which received critical acclaim. His recent projects include "King of Kotha" and "Lucky Bhaskar", "Kaantha" showcasing his versatility as an actor. Producer, Dulquer continues to be a prominent figure in the South Indian film industry.

Dulquer Heartfelt Message 

Dulquer Celebrated 14 Years Of Marital Bliss

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, starring Chiranjeevi and directed by Anil Ravipudi, has secured its overseas rights for a whopping â‚¹20 crore. This deal marks the biggest overseas business for both Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi, with the North America breakeven estimated at $3.5 million and overall overseas breakeven at $4.75 million. The film's popularity in overseas markets is expected to help achieve these breakeven numbers easily.

The combination of Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi has generated significant buzz, with the first two songs receiving a great response. A special song featuring Venkatesh and Chiranjeevi is set to release soon, expected to amplify the hype further. The film's theatrical business is estimated to be around â‚¹150-160 crore, with expectations of crossing â‚¹200 crore to achieve profits.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has fetched a good OTT and satellite deal, with Zee Group acquiring the rights for â‚¹50 crore. The film is set to release during Sankranti 2026, with Venkatesh making an extended cameo appearance. Nayanthara is the lead actress, and Bheems Ceciroleo is handling the music.

The film's success is crucial for Chiranjeevi, given his recent box office performances. With Waltair Veerayya being his only successful film post-COVID, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu aims to revive his success streak. The film's strong cast and engaging storyline are expected to drive box office numbers.

MSG Record Deal

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Fetches A Record Overseas Deal

\r\nSalman shares new look, fans delighted with early B-Day treat. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will be celebrating his 60th B-Day on 27 December 2025 and ahead of it, he shared his new picture which showed him flaunting his well toned physique.\r\nSalman flexing his muscles posted &ldquo;I wish I could look like this when I am 60! 6 days from now.&rdquo;\r\nThe photos show Salman in a black vest and blue shorts, hanging out in his gym. He flexed his massive arms and strong legs for the camera and showed a clean shaven look.\r\nFans reacted in the following manner\r\n&nbsp;A fan wrote, &ldquo;Aap Sirf Abhi 30 Ke huye hai Apke jaisa kahi bhi koi nhi hai&nbsp; MyDream MyAwrythings Dear @beingsalmankhan jiMyLovelifeji.\" another commented, &ldquo;Bhai Killing It This Time.&rdquo;\r\nSalman Khan recently hosted Bigg Boss 19th season and he will soon star in Battle of Galwan under the direction of Apoorva Lakhia.\r\n

Salman New Look - Fans Delighted

Salman shares new look - Fans delighted with early B-Day  treat

\r\nShiva Rajkumar on his role in Jailer2. Rajinikanth\'s upcoming project Jailer 2 is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Nelson Dilip Kumar.\r\nSandalwood star Shiva Rajkumar is playing an important cameo in the film. Sharing more details about the role, he said &ldquo;Jailer 2 will somewhat continue from where the 2023 film left off. I have a longer cameo appearance in the sequel,&rdquo; Shiva Rajkumar will be joining the shoot from next week.\r\nJailer 2 shows the return of Rajinikanth as \'Tiger\' Muthuvel Pandian, joined by Ramya Krishnan, with other notable stars including Mohanlal and Jackie Shroff expected to return.\r\nThe music for the film is tuned by Anirudh Ravichander and&nbsp; cinematography is handled by Vijay Kartik Kannan and editing is handled by R Nirmal.Norah Fatehi is doing the special song in the film. Jailer 2 is produced by Kalanithi Maran\'s Sun Pictures.\r\n

Sandalwood Star on Jailer 2

Shiva Rajkumar on his role in Jailer 2

Recently the video of the Samantha getting mobbed by the people when she came out to inaugurate a shopping mall in Hyderabad shocked all.\r\nIn the midst of all this, singer Chinmayi Sripada shared her thoughts on it. She posted , \"The actress\' team, including her team member, Arya, is literally safeguarding her with her entire person. He must have left with several bruises at the very least. Controlling a mob of humans who don\'t know basic civil behaviour is not an actress\' job (sic).\"\r\nThis incident comes right after Nidhhi Agerwal getting mobbed when she came to attend the second song launch of Prabhas\' The Raja Saab. Police registed case against the organisers for not taking prior permissions before organising such an event.\r\nWith consecutive incidents involving female actors, fans and industry observers have called for better security arrangements and stricter crowd management at public events to ensure the safety of celebrities and attendees.

Chinmayi on Sam getting mobbed

Chinmayi reacts as Samantha gets mobbed

Nupur Sanon, sister of popular actress Kriti Sanon, is set to marry singer Stebin Ben on January 11, 2026, in Udaipur. The couple\'s wedding festivities will begin on January 9 and conclude on January 11, with a private ceremony attended by close friends and family.&nbsp;\r\nNupur Sanon made her acting debut with the music video Filhall (2019) alongside Akshay Kumar and later starred in its sequel, Filhall 2: Mohabbat (2021). She also made her series debut with the Disney+ Hotstar comedy-drama series Pop Kaun? (2023) alongside Kunal Kemmu. Additionally, Nupur Sanon made her film debut with a Telugu film opposite Ravi Teja in Tiger Nageswara Rao.&nbsp;\r\nStebin Ben, a renowned singer, has been in a relationship with Nupur Sanon for some time. When asked about his relationship status last year, he said, \"As an artist, it\'s very difficult for me right now to take out time for a relationship.\" He also mentioned that he shares an \"amazing equation\" with Nupur and they\'re \"very close\".&nbsp;\r\nThe wedding ceremony will be a private affair, with tight security arrangements in place. A separate reception is planned in Mumbai on January 13 for industry colleagues and friends. Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben have not officially confirmed their wedding plans, but sources suggest they\'re excited about this new chapter in their lives.&nbsp;

RaviTeja Heroine Getting Married

Kriti Sanon Sister Nupur Sanon To Get Married

Rowdy Star Vijay Devarakonda is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming entertainer titled Rowdy Janardhana.\r\nExpectations are high on the project directed by Ravi Kiran Kola of Raja Vaaru Rani Gaaru fame. The film is progressing at a brisk pace and today they released the title glimpse.\r\nThe title glimpse released with much fanfare in Hyderabad showed the main character in the most powerful manner. The makers however didnot reveal much about the film. Vijay Devarakonda stuns all with his powerful transformation and he made a stunning impact.\r\nRowdy Janardhana story revolves in the backdrop of Kalingapatnam , which is gripped by fear wrecked by the rulers and the people with surname of Rowdies and their leader Rowdy Janardhana fight against the atrocities.\r\nKeerthy Suresh is the female lead in the film for which the music is tuned by Christo Xavier. Plans are on to release the film in December 2026. Dil Raju is bankrolling the project in a prestigious manner.&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

RJ Title Glimpse: Brutal

Rowdy Janardhana title glmipse released

The Telugu version of Dhurandhar 2 is likely to hit theaters on March 19, 2026, coinciding with the Hindi release. The decision follows the blockbuster success of the first part, which collected close to Rs 20 crore share in the Telugu states and is expected to touch Rs 30 crore plus. Ranveer Singh\'s performance, alongside Akshaye Khanna\'s impactful role, emerged as a major highlight.\r\nIndustry sources indicate that Telugu audiences have lapped up the action-adventure, prompting the team to reconsider its release strategy for the sequel. The film has struck a strong chord with viewers across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The intense Pakistan-based storyline also resonated with non-Hindi audiences&nbsp;\r\nDhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has already raked in over â‚¹870 crore globally. Its third Sunday even outdid opening day earnings, showing excitement is building. With an undercover mission in Karachi at its core, the story has clearly struck a chord. Ranveer Singh breathed life into his role, and the performances elevated the film further.\r\nMakers decided to release Telugu dubbed version on December 19 but they backed on distributor feedback that Hindi version has been watched by it\'s targeted audience. So, they prefer simultaneous release for the sequel. The buzz comes on the heels of the original Dhurandhar\'s huge success since its December debut.&nbsp;&nbsp;

No Dhurandhar Telugu Release

Dhurandhar 2 Telugu Version Set for March 19

Charming Star Sharwanand is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming family entertainer 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\nToday the makers released the film\'s teaser. The teaser is hilarious and funfilled and promised a joyous ride to movie lovers in the theatres.\r\nThe teaser showed Sharwanand falling in love with a beautiful girl and even getting the permission from her father. The twist of the tale is the entry of his ex girlfriend when he was about to marry. Sharwanand is at his energetic best enacting hilarious and comedy scenes with ease.\r\nSamyukta played the role of his ex girl friend while Sakshi Vaidya played the role of his lover. Naresh, Sampath Raj, Satya, Sunil,&nbsp; made their presence felt with hilarious antics.\r\nVishal Chandrasekhar scored the music while cinematography is handled by Gnana Shekar VS and Yuvaraj. Bhanu Bhogavarapu provided the story and Nandu Sarivigna penned the dialogues. The film is produced by Anil Sunkara and Ramabrahmam Sunkara in a prestigious manner.\r\n<div></div>

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