Karthi is one of the most loved actors in South cinema today. He is the younger son of veteran actor Sivakumar and younger brother of star hero Suriya. Karthi did not enter films as an actor first. He started his career as an assistant director to Mani Ratnam. In 2007 he became a lead actor with Paruthiveeran. His raw and honest performance won many awards and huge praise. That film made him a star overnight.First Hits and Telugu ConnectAfter Paruthiveeran, Karthi acted in Aayirathil Oruvan and Paiyaa. Aayirathil Oruvan became a cult film. Paiyaa was a big hit at the box office. All three films were dubbed in Telugu and did very well. Naan Mahaan Alla came as Naa Peru Siva in Telugu and became a hit too. These early dubbed films gave Karthi a strong market in Telugu states. He even learned Telugu and started dubbing for himself.Rise as a Star and ComebacksKarthi became a top hero with Siruthai, the Tamil remake of Vikramarkudu. It was a huge blockbuster. He faced some failures with Saguni, Alex Pandian, and All In All Azhagu Raja. But he came back strong with Biriyani, the much praised Madras, and the rural action film Komban. He then did the Telugu Tamil bilingual Oopiri with Nagarjuna. The film made him very close to Telugu fans.Blockbusters and Pan India GrowthAfter a few lows like Kaashmora and Kaatru Veliyidai called Cheliyaa in Telugu, Karthi gave two big hits. Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru known as Khakee and Kaithi were blockbusters. Kadaikutty Singam, released as Chinna Babu in Telugu, was produced by his brother Suriya and became a big success. Films like Sulthan and Sardar took his image to the next level. His role as Vanthiyathevan in Ponniyin Selvan was loved by all and the film became an industry hit in Tamil.Recent Films and New PhaseKarthi faced setbacks with Japan and Vaa Vaathiyaare. But he earned respect again with Meiyazhagan. The film got cult status for its simple and emotional story. Karthi proved again that he can shine in all kinds of roles. From fun roles to serious cop roles to village dramas, he does it all with ease. That is why fans call him a natural and versatile actor.Upcoming Films Sardar 2 and Karthi 30Karthi is now ready with two big projects. First is Sardar 2 directed by PS Mithran. The birthday poster showed Karthi in a yellow dhoti with temple drums and a festival look. It hints at a new rural angle for the spy series. The film is produced by Prince Pictures and will release in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada in 2026. Second is Karthi 30, a Telugu Tamil bilingual film with director Kalyan Shankar. Sithara Entertainments is producing it. This film is said to be a fresh entertainer for Karthi. With these two films, he is set for a strong comeback. CineJosh wishes Karthi a very happy birthday and huge success for all his upcoming movies.

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Karthi From Assistant Director To Versatile Star

Happy Birthday To Natural and Versatile Star Karthi 

Harsith Reddy who made his debut with Samantha's Subham is now coming to entertain movie lovers with his next film, a romantic entertainer titled Deewana. The film stars Smeha Manimegalai as a female lead, who is set to make her entry into Tollywwood. The film is directed by Srikanth Sangishetty and it marks his debut.The film's promotions are reaching the next level and the songs and the teaser got good response from the movie lovers. According to the latest, the makers confirmed the film's release date. The film will be releasing on 19 June 2026 and confirmed the same by releasing a new poster.In the new poster both the lead pair is seen looking at eachother adoringly. The film comes with the tagline ' One Side Love-Sasthunna-Masthuntadhi'.Vasudev Koppineni and Sridevi Kraympudi are producing the film in a prestigious manner under Arha Media and V Studios.The music for the film is tuned by Eswar Chand. &nbsp;

Deewana release date finalised

Harshith Reddy Deewana announces its arrival

&nbsp;Kollywood star Karthi is celebrating his birthday today and he is getting flooded with wishes from all quarters.In the midst of all this, the makers of Sardar 2 wished Karthi with a special poster. The makers released a new poster in which Karthi looked energetic with spiritual and traditional vibes dancing at a village festival.The makers confirmed that the film will be released in 2026 itself. The film is the sequel to the hit film Sardar and it stars SJ.Suryah in the direction of PS.Mithran.Ashika Ranganath and Malavika Mohanan are the female leads in the film while Yogi Babu is playing important role. Sam CS is the music director for the film bankrolled by Prince Pictures. The film is up for release in a grand release in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada in various languages.&nbsp;

Sardar 2 delights fans on Karthi B-Day

Sardar 2 makers delight fans with special poster on Karthi B-Day

Bandla Ganesh is known for his frank talk and this often lands him in trouble. In the meantime, speaking to actor Raja Ravindra he made a stunning statement saying an actor hit him with a slipper.He said the incident happened after the tragic demise of legendary actress Soundarya. He said during that time as he was not busy as an actor, he used to meet various film personalities and spend time with them.He said when he went and sat with this actor, for no reason in &nbsp;a fit of rage, the actor hit him with the slipper leaving him shellshocked. He said however, he never had any grudge over the actor and felt that he felt bad about Soundarya's death and so was in lot stress.He said the incident taught him an important lesson in his life. He said this made him mentally stronger.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Bandla Ganesh shocker about an actor

Bandla Ganesh shocking allegations against an actor

Naslen who endeared himself to all with films like Lokah, Premalu and Azhapuzha Gymkhana is coming to entertain movie lovers with the film titled Mollywood Times.The film directed by Mukundan Unni Associates fame Abhinav Sunder Nayak is releasing on 5 June 2026. The makers are promoting the film and they released the film's teaser. The teaser showed a &nbsp;young boy asks his father to buy him a camera so that he can become a filmmaker, such as M Night Shyamalan. The father tells the kid that his aspiration is too big in the tiny world of the Malayalam film industry. However, soon, the boy grows up to be wanting to become a filmmaker. "I am coming to save Malayalam cinema," Naslen's character exalts at one point in the trailer, while making a gesture reminiscent of the 'memefied' moment from Once Upon A Time in Hollywood where Leonardo DiCaprio's character points his finger at a television.The film stars Sangeeth Prathap and Sharaf U Dheen while &nbsp;Prashanth Alexander, Chandu Salimkumar, and Rajesh Madhavan are playing important roles. Jakes Bejoy is the music director while &nbsp;Viswajith Odukkathil is the cinematographer.&nbsp;

Naslen K.Gafoor Mollywood Times teaser talk

Naslen K.Gafoor Mollywood Times teaser review

Rashmika Mandanna grabbed attention at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo. She returned as a presenter for the second year in a row. She joined Black Panther actor Winston Duke on stage to give the award for Best Animation of the Year. Their presence showed how Indian stars are now part of big global anime events.Rashmika wore a strapless black sequin gown by designer Prabal Gurung. The dress had floral work and she paired it with a bold gemstone necklace and soft curls. She looked stunning on the orange carpet and fans loved her style. Rashmika is a big anime fan and she often talks about her love for shows like Naruto and Demon Slayer.Her appearance at the event also showed the strong cultural bond between India and Japan. Indian actors at global award shows help anime reach more fans in India. The Crunchyroll Anime Awards had many stars from around the world this year. Winners were picked by fan votes from over 200 countries.Rashmika’s moment with Winston Duke was one of the top highlights of the night. She thanked anime fans and said Indian cinema and anime share the same love for big stories and emotions. Many Indian fans posted her photos and videos online and celebrated her global presence.

Rashmika In Tokyo

Rashmika Mandanna Shines with Winston Duke at Tokyo Anime Awards

The film Ramayana by director Nitesh Tiwari is getting huge attention. Ranbir Kapoor plays the main role in this two part movie. The project is one of the biggest films from Indian cinema. The budget is said to be close to 4000 crore rupees. AR Rahman is working on the music with famous German composer Hans Zimmer. In a recent talk, Rahman called this team up epic. He also said Ramayana is his biggest project so far.Rahman praised Zimmer and called him a true artist who thinks differently. Zimmer has won two Academy Awards and five Grammy Awards. Rahman said bringing Zimmer on board is like having a global ambassador for Indian culture. His name will make many people around the world watch the film. Rahman also shared that he saw the 3D teaser of Ramayana. He felt it was incredible and not seen before in Indian or world cinema. The music team is also working on a mix of Indian classical sounds with Zimmer’s grand orchestral style for a fresh feel.Ramayana is produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash under Prime Focus Studios and Monster Mind Creations. The movie has a big star cast. Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, and Yash plays Ravana. The film also stars Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. The team is using advanced VFX and motion capture tech to create a world class visual experience.The epic film will release in two parts. Part 1 will hit theatres on Diwali 2026. Part 2 is planned for Diwali 2027. The makers want to release it in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and English to reach a global audience. Fans are waiting to see how this grand story of Indian culture is told on a massive scale with world famous music and visuals.

ARR About Working With Hans Zimmer

AR Rahman Opens About Teaming Up With Hans Zimmer for Epic Ramayana Movie

Over the past few months, Tollywood has been witnessing clash of ideas between Exhibitors, Distributors and Producers as many single screen theatres are facing existential crisis and intense discussions are on regarding rental and percentage system.Though committees have been formed to address the issue, exhibitors are hellbent on resolving the problem before the release of Ram Charan's Peddi. In the midst of all this, Hindupur MLA, actor Balakrishna speaking at the oath taking ceremony of the executive body of the Andhra Pradesh Film Development Corporation said that small films are the backbone for the survival of the Telugu Film industry.He said the state of exhibitors is pitiable and more good films should come in Tollywood and it is the responsibility of everyone to save the industry. He said big films are getting delayed due to evolution of technology.He added that Andhra Pradesh is always in the forefront to save the industry and CM Chandra Babu and Dy CM Pawan Kalyan are doing their best. He requested Telangana government also to take steps to solve the crisis.&nbsp;

Balakrishna reacts to Tollywood theatrical Controversy

Tollywood theatrical Controversy: Balakrishna reacts

Anand Devarakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya captured the imagination of all with their romantic film Baby which created a sensation.They are now coming together once again for a film titled in an interesting manner as Epic. The film is directed by Aditya Haasan and is the &nbsp;a spin-off of the hit web series #90s. The film's promotions increased the interest levels and the first song Sancharame turned out be a big hit.The makers today came up with the update on the film's second song titled Priya Sakshi. The song will be released on 28 May 2026 at 11.08 AM.Shivaji and Vasuki are playing important roles in the film bankrolled by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya &nbsp;in a prestigious manner under their banners of Sitara Entertainments and Fortune Four Studios. Plans are on to release the film during summer. Expectations are high as Baby pair is coming together to entertain all.&nbsp;

Epic: Time set for the second song

Interesting update on Epic second song

Dulquer Salmaan enjoys huge fan following among all sections and especially among females for his handsome and charming looks. Apart from it, he is known for his different genre entertainers and versatile performances.Dulquer Salmaan is currently busy with his upcoming films Aakasam Lo Oka Taara and another project DQ41. Ravi Nelakuditi is making his debut as the director with this pan India entertainer. The makers according to sources completed an important schedule in which they shot crucial scenes featuring the lead pair. The makers shared the snaps from the shooting spot and they are going viral on social media. The makers are now gearing up for a new schedule.The film stars Pooja Hegde as the female lead and is bankrolled by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner. The film's music is tuned by GV. Prakash Kumar and the Cinematography is taken care of by Anay Om Goswamy handles the cinematography.&nbsp;

DQ41 in full swing 

DQ41 wraps key schedule

&nbsp;Samantha of waiting in the wings to entertain move lovers with her upcoming film Maa Inti Bangaram. The film faced multiple delays and the makers decided to release the film after the completion of the IPL.The film directed by Nandini Reddy is racing for a spectacular release on 19 June 2026. The film's promotions interest the interest levels and the makers today revealed the film's trailer launch details. The trailer will be released tomorrow at PCX screen in Prasads Multiplex from 4.30 PM.The film stars Gulshan Devaiah, Diganth Manchale, Gautami Tadimalla, Sreemukhi, Srilakshmi, Anjali, and Sathyaraj in important roles. Samantha is bankrolling the project along with Himank Reddy Duvvuru and Raj Nidimoru in a prestigious manner on her &nbsp;Tralala Moving Pictures. Samantha is pinning all her hopes on this film to make a resounding return to Tollywood silver screen.&nbsp;

MIB trailer details revealed

Maa Inti Bangaram trailer on this date 

Ram Charan talks about pain in Peddi Transformation. Ram Charan's Peddi is racing for a spectacular release on 4 June 2026. The film is helmed by Buchi Babu Sana and Janhvi Kapoor is the female lead.Shruti Haasan is sizzling in a special song while the film stars Jagapati Babu, Shiva Rajkumar and Divyendu Sharma in important roles. Oscar winner Rahman is the music director for the film.It is known that Ram Charan transformed his physique for three different roles as a cricketer, wrestler and as a kabaddi player. Talking about it, Ram Charan said“For the torture you put me through to achieve all those body types… first, you asked for a cricketer’s physique and then a wrestler’s physique. They are both extremely different. A cricketer is lean, like Tilak Varma or Hardik Pandya. You wanted that kind of body. Then, after a few days, he needed a bulkier body to play kabaddi. Then you told me to get a wrestler’s body.”He continued, “I am telling you from the bottom of my heart, I genuinely enjoyed the process. They say you don’t feel the fatigue when you do the work you love. That is exactly how I felt.”Ram Charan then revealed &nbsp;“Now that the shoot is over, pains are surfacing from everywhere,” he confessed. Elaborating further, he added, “Even lifting my daughter hurts this hand. I need to get an X-ray. Constant grabbing during wrestling caused tremors. It did something to this hand.”He shared &nbsp;“In every film I have acted in, I have had accidents. I broke my leg during RRR. Something happened during Rangasthalam. I cut my lip during the shoot of Game Changer. But for Peddi, not a single day of shooting was stopped. It is truly God’s grace.”

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