Vijay Devarakonda is starring in the film titled Rowdy Janardhana. The film directed by Ravi Kiran Kola of Raja Vaaru Rani Gaaru fame is progressing in full swing. The film is up for release in December 2026.\r\nThe makers released the title glimpse and Vijay Devarakonda\'s transformation as Rowdy Janardhana surprised all. In the midst of all this, Vijay Devarakonda\'s girlfriend and actor Rashmika reacted to the look in the following way.\r\nIt showed a shirtless Vijay swathed in blood and looking unrecognisable. Now, Rashmika Mandanna has shared the first glimpse and hyped up the visuals. She wished the entire team all the luck with the film.\r\nRashmika took to her Instagram Stories and shared the first look glimpse video. In the caption, she wrote, &ldquo;You rowdy fellow!!! Such mental stuff this isss! What visuals! What music! Such vibe! What an actor! (fire emoticons) @storytellerkola @TheDeverakonda You boys are crazy and I love it! @keerthysureshofficial all the bestest for this one you cutie!&rdquo;\r\nShe also posted the first look announcement on her X account, and wrote in the caption, &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s go! Lets go! Let&rsquo;s goooo!! @TheDeverakonda.&rdquo;\r\n&nbsp;

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Rashmika reacts to RJ look

Rashmika on Vijay Devarakonda Rowdy Janardhana look

Sivaji who is playing an important role in the upcoming film Dhandoraa while promoting the film made controversial comments over the dressing of heroines.\r\nHe said &ldquo;I want to advise heroines not to wear whatever they feel like when going out, because you will bear the consequences of it.&rdquo;\r\nHe continued &ldquo;Em anukovoddu amma heroines andaru. Miru anukunna naku poyedi em le, laagi peekutamu manam. Adi vere vishyam. (Don&rsquo;t mind me saying this, heroines. Even if you mind, I don&rsquo;t care because I&rsquo;ll slap back).&rdquo;\r\nHe added &ldquo;Saamaanu kanabade dantlo em undadu amma (Clothes that show your assets don&rsquo;t do anything),&rdquo; and said &ldquo;Whenever you wear revealing clothes, people will smile. But they&rsquo;ll think you&rsquo;re a wretched woman. And if they say it out loud, you&rsquo;ll bring up freedom for women,&rdquo; he said, adding, &ldquo;There should be a limit to glamour. Your freedom is a privilege, don&rsquo;t lose it.&rdquo;\r\nSinger Chinmayi Sripada and Manchu Manoj reacted furiously along with other netizens.\r\nChinmayi Sripada\r\n\"He played a villain in a fantastic film (read Court) and ended up becoming the hero for incel (involuntary celibates) boys. He himself wears Jeans and Hoodie. He should wear only Dhotis and follow Indian culture. Wear bottu and if he is married wear the Kankanam and Mettelu to signify he is married. Unbelievable how women are treated here,\" \"And like clockwork incels ranting in support of the male actor&rsquo;s comments. I really don\'t understand how girls are safe here.\"\r\nManchu Manoj\r\n&ldquo;This kind of statement is deeply disappointing. Policing women&rsquo;s clothing or placing moral responsibility on them is outdated and unacceptable. Respect and accountability should start with individual behaviour, not by shaming women for how they dress. Public figures must speak responsibly, especially when their words influence society,&rdquo;\r\n&nbsp;&ldquo;Ee nakka inka inka worstu ga avthunaadu, could none of them standing behind him stop him ffs??? (This fox keeps getting worse by the day. Could none of them standing there stop him?)&rdquo; questioned an X (formerly Twitter) user. One opined, &ldquo;A suo motu case should be initiated against Sivaji by the Women&rsquo;s Commission for making such a derogatory remark on a public platform.&rdquo;\r\n&ldquo;Calling women\'s bodies as \"samanlu\" on a public platform and everybody clapping, endo.. Andaru aadollaki valla battalu gurinchi vollu gurinchi cheppetode (Everyone feels entitled to talk about women\'s bodies and clothing),&rdquo; wrote another frustrated X user. Referring to a famous dialogue from Rajinikanth&rsquo;s 2005 film Chandramukhi, one person wrote, &ldquo;Sivaji Mangapathi Character esaadu. Sivaji Mangapathi la Matladadu. #Sivaji Mangapathi La Maaradu. Sivaji Ne Mangapathi (Sivaji played Mangapathi; he spoke like him and changed like him. He is Mangapathi).&rdquo;

Netizens furious on Sivaji comments

Sivaji faces ire from people for his comments

Srikanth\'s son Roshan is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Champion. The film directed by Pradeep Advaitam is releasing on 25 December 2025.\r\nAccording to the latest, the film\'s OTT rights have been inked for a fancy sum. Inside talk is the film\'s digital rights have been acquired for a fancy sum by the OTT giant Netflix and streaming will be done after the completion of its theatrical run.\r\nMalayalee beauty Anaswara Rajan is playing the female lead in the film and she will be making her debut in Tollywood with this film. Roshan earlier impressed with his performances in Nirmala Convent and Pelli Sanda D.\r\nThe film stars Nandamuri Kalyan Chakravarthy and Archana in important roles. The music is tuned by Mickey J Meyer and it is produced by Priyanka Dutt, GK Mohan, Gemini Kiran on Swapna Cinema, Zee Studios, Anandi Art Creations,Conncept Films.

Champion OTT deal closed

Champion inks OTT deal for a fancy sum

\r\nRanveer Singh\'s Dhurandhar has emerged as one of the biggest box office successes of the year, delivering massive returns for its makers. The high-octane spy thriller has shown remarkable consistency at the box office, with its net collections crossing â‚¹600 crore nett in India and â‚¹900 crore gross globally.\r\nThe film\'s strong word of mouth and sustained audience interest have helped it stay ahead of Hollywood competition, including James Cameron\'s Avatar: Fire and Ash, in several territories. Director Aditya Dhar has received widespread praise for his taut storytelling and confident execution, while the supporting cast, featuring Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal, has also drawn strong appreciation.\r\nWith its theatrical dominance continuing, attention has shifted to Dhurandhar\'s digital premiere. Netflix, which holds the digital rights, is expected to release the film on its platform from January 30, 2026. Reports indicate that a Telugu dubbed version may also premiere simultaneously, expanding the film\'s reach across southern markets.\r\nTrade analysts expect Dhurandhar to witness another surge in footfalls during the Christmas and New Year holiday season, further solidifying its position as one of the most successful Indian films of the year. The film\'s record-breaking numbers, strong critical reception, and highly anticipated OTT debut have made it a massive money spinner for its makers headings towards the coveted Rs 1000 crore mark.\r\n

Dhurandhar OTT Streaming Details

Dhurandhar To Stream On Netflix From This Date

\r\nThe Kerala government has decided to appeal against the Ernakulam District and Principal Sessions Court\'s verdict acquitting actor Dileep in the 2017 actress assault case. Special Public Prosecutor V Aja Kumar confirmed that the appeal will be filed soon after the Kerala High Court\'s Christmas vacation.\r\nThe government plans to challenge both Dileep\'s acquittal and the sentences given to six convicts, including prime accused Pulsar Suni. Kumar stated that around 60 witnesses testified against six accused, but this evidence was dismissed when it came to acquitting Dileep and three others.\r\nThe 2017 actress assault case involves the abduction and sexual assault of a popular Malayalam actress while travelling from Thrissur to Ernakulam. The incident was reportedly filmed on a mobile phone inside a moving vehicle, and Dileep was arrested for allegedly conspiring in the crime. The survivor had earlier expressed disappointment over the verdict on social media.\r\nThe trial court had acquitted Dileep and three others, while sentencing six accused to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment. The Kerala government has given its nod to file an appeal, and the Special Public Prosecutor has prepared the grounds for appeal.\r\n

Govt to Appeal Dileep Acquittal

Kerala Government to Appeal Dileep Acquittal in 2017 Actress Assault Case

\r\nDeekshith Shetty in DQ41. Dulqer Salmaan is not only known for his handsome and charming looks but also for his impactful, captivating and riveting performances.\r\nHe recently cast a magic spell with his performance in Kaantha and he is now starring in a film under the direction of Ravi Nelakuditi. The project is referred to DQ41 and is produced under SLV Cinemas banner.\r\nNow reports are coming that Deekshith Shetty who captivated all with his performance in Rashmika Mandanna\'s Girl Friend has been roped in for an imporrtant role in DQ41.\r\nThe makers confirmed the same on Deekshith Shetty\'s birthday, welcoming him into the project. The makers however maintained secerecy over his role. The film stars Pooja Hegde as the female lead while Ramya Krishnan is playing an important role. GV. Prakash Kumar is the music director while Anay Om Goswamy is handling cinematography for the film\r\n

Girl Friend connection to DQ41

Deekshith Setty in DQ41

&nbsp;\r\nReason behing Prabhas traveling in Private Jets. Superstars lead a royal life and many of them have private jets. Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Allu Arjun, Nayanthara and Prabhas have private jets.\r\nHowever while travelling all of them except Prabhas travel in public airplanes. However, Prabhas always love to travel in private aircrafts. Many find fault with Prabhas and some take it as his arrogant attitude.\r\nRecently Prabhas asked a producer to book a private aircraft for his journey. Generally Prabhas do not trouble his producers. He ensures that he takes care of his travel expenses.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nPrabhas has multiple projects like The Raja Saab, Kalki 2898AD sequel, Salaar Shouryaanga Parvam, Fauji and Spirit. The makers insist on Prabhas maintaining secrecy over his look. So Prabhas of late is seen travelling in the private jets. When he travels in public airplanes, fans click snaps of him and make them viral. Prabhas does not like it and so he decided to travel in private jets.\r\n&nbsp;

Why Prabhas travels in Private Jets

Reason behing Prabhas traveling in Private Jets

Balakrishna intense training for young look in NBK111. Balakrishna who recently entertained movie lovers with his spiritual action entertainer Akhanda Thaandavam directed by Boyapati Srinu is now concentrating on his upcoming project referred to NBK111 under the direction of Gopichand Malineni.

Balakrishna already started preperations for his role and it is coming out that there is an intense action episode and in this important episode, efforts are on to show Balakrishna in the young avatar.

To achieve the natural and realistic look, Balakrishna is working on his look in an intense manner. The episode featuring Balakrishna in younger avatar will give goosebumps to the viewers.

The film has a historic backdrop and Balakrishna will be seen in the role of a king. Gopichand Malineni is concentrating on the script and VFX of the project. The film stars Nayanthara as the female lead. Already reports came that Balakrishna will be singing a song. Thaman is the music director for the film.

Balakrishna going all out for New look

Balakrishna intense training for young look in NBK111

\r\nAadi Saikumar, the dashing young hero of Tollywood, celebrates his birthday today. Coming from a film family full of talents, With his charming looks and impressive acting skills, he\'s made a mark for himself in the industry. From his debut in \"Prema Kavali\" (2011) to his latest releases, Aadi has consistently won hearts with his versatility.\r\nA Journey of Success\r\nAadi\'s journey is a testament to his hard work and dedication. After his debut, he went on to star in hits like \"Lovely\", \"Sukumarudu\", and \"Pyar Mein Padipoyane\". His ability to take on diverse roles has earned him critical acclaim and a loyal fan base. Films like \"Chuttalabbai\", \"Samanthakamani\", and \"Next Nuvve\" showcase his versatility.\r\nExciting Projects Ahead\r\nWith multiple films lined up, Aadi is poised for greater heights. His latest film, \"Shambhala\", hits theaters on December 25th, and it\'s generating buzz in the industry. He\'s also started work on a Tamil-Telugu bilingual, demonstrating his commitment to diverse storytelling.\r\nA True Talent\r\nAadi\'s passion for acting and willingness to experiment make him a sought-after actor. His contributions to Telugu cinema have not gone unnoticed, and we\'re excited to see what\'s next!\r\nWishing You a Fantastic Year Ahead\r\nCineJosh wishes Aadi Saikumar a very happy birthday. May this year bring you continued success, happiness, and many more milestones. Here\'s to many more blockbusters and unforgettable performances.\r\n

Happy Birthday To Aadi Saikumar

Happy Birthday Aadi Saikumar Wishing a Stellar Year Ahead

Jolt to Jana Nayagan Telugu release.All eyes are on Thalapathy Vijay\'s Jana Nayagan which is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of H.Vinoth. The film is racing for a grand release on 9 Jan 2026 taking headon with Prabhas\' The Raja Saab. The Telugu version of the film is titled Jana Nayakudu and plans are on to release the film simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu. Expectations are high on this film as it happens to be Vijay\'s last film before he enters full fledged politics. Reports came that Naga Vamsi of Sithara Entertainments has acquired the rights of the Telugu version. But now inside talk is Naga Vamsi backed out of the project and sources reveal that &nbsp;unlike the Tamil version whose theatrical rights fetched a bomb, the Telugu version is lacking the same buzz. Many feel if the makers donot get the strong backing in Telugu, it will be difficult to get a grand release. The film stars Pooja Hegde as the female lead and Mamitha Baiju is playing an important role. Anirudh Ravichander is the music director for the the film which stars &nbsp;Bobby Deol, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, and Narain &nbsp;in ikey roles. Venkat K. Narayana of KVN Productions is bankrolling Jana Nayagan.&nbsp;

Jolt to Jana Nayagan Telugu release

Jana Nayagan Telugu release hits a roadblock

\r\nBattle of Galwan teaser to be released on this date. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is currently busy with his upcoming film Battle of Galwan. The film directed by Apoorva Lakhia is progressing at a brisk pace and interest levels are increasing on this patriotic entertainer.\r\nAccording to the latest, the makers are gearing up to release the power packed teaser of the film. Inside talk is the teaser will be released on special date, 27 December 2025 as Salman Khan\'s birthday special.\r\n&nbsp;Salman is set to portray Colonel B. Santosh Babu, who led the 16 Bihar Regiment during the Galwan Valley clash of June 15&ndash;16, 2020. Actress Chitrangda Singh has been signed as the female lead, marking her first on-screen pairing with Salman\r\nThe film based on the 2020 Indo-China clash and it highlights the valor of Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu.\r\n

Battle of Galwan teaser on special day

Battle of Galwan teaser to be released on this date

Aadi Saikumar's highly anticipated film Shambhala is all set to hit cinemas on December 25th, generating significant buzz among audiences. Directed by Ugandhar Muni and produced by Mahidhar Reddy and Rajashekar Annabhimoju, the film boasts an impressive cast, including Archana Iyer, Swasika, Ravi Varma, Madhunandan, and Siva Karthik.

The film's aggressive promotional campaign and striking promotional content have garnered significant attention, with prominent stars like Nani, Kiran Aabavaram, and Anil Ravipudi participating in pre-release events. The film's trailer, unveiled by Nani, has received a tremendous response, further amplifying the hype.

Advance bookings for premiere shows on December 24 have opened on ticketing portals, witnessing an overwhelming response within a short span of time. Strong pre-sales across regions indicate a solid opening, with Shambhala poised to emerge as the biggest opener of Aadi Saikumar's career.

The film boasts a technically accomplished crew, with JK Murthy overseeing art direction, Praveen K Bangari handling cinematography, and Sricharan Pakala composing the music. Shambhala promises to be a visually stunning and thrilling cinematic experience, making it a must-watch.

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