\r\nAkhanda 2, despite its big-budget launch and hype, failed to resonate with audiences, leading to losses in several regions. As a result, the makers have scrapped plans for Akhanda 3, effectively ending the franchise.\r\nDirector Boyapati Srinu had left a cliffhanger in Akhanda, setting the stage for a sequel. Riding on the super hit success of the first film, Akhanda 2 aimed for pan-India glory, with pre-release promises of parts 3, 4, 5, and more. The sequel even teased Akhanda 3 in its finale, but poor reception has now put those plans to rest.\r\nThe disappointment of Akhanda 2 doesn&rsquo;t spell the end for the Balakrishna-Boyapati Srinu duo, though. They&rsquo;re gearing up for a fresh collaboration, a social-commercial entertainer akin to their hits Simha and Legend. Fans can expect a new thrill, just not with the Akhanda saga.\r\nWhile the franchise won&rsquo;t continue, the chemistry between Balakrishna and Boyapati Srinu remains strong. The focus now shifts to crafting a story that blends entertainment with a social message, promising something exciting down the line. In short, Akhanda 2, may have closed a chapter, but the duo are already eyeing their next big hit.\r\n

Movie News

Akhanda Franchise Comes To An End

No Akhanda 3 The Franchise Comes to an End

\r\nRanveer Singh\'s spy action thriller Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has unlocked a massive milestone, crossing â‚¹500 crores gross at the domestic box office in just 14 days making it one of the fastest films ever to achieve this feat. It&rsquo;s the third Indian and second Bollywood movie of 2025 to hit this mark, and Ranveer&rsquo;s first half-billion grosser.\r\nReleased on December 15 amid high expectations, Dhurandhar had a blazing start, raking in â‚¹250 crores (â‚¹207 crores net) in its opening week. Remarkably, it grew in its second week, adding â‚¹300+ crores (â‚¹250+ crores net), pushing the domestic gross past â‚¹500 crores. The film is now the 16th Indian movie to enter this prestigious club, following giants like SS Rajamouli&rsquo;s Baahubali: The Beginning (2015).\r\nWith â‚¹450 crore net (â‚¹550 crore gross) in 13 days, Dhurandhar is the seventh highest grossing Hindi film in India. Globally, it&rsquo;s earned â‚¹674 crore, surpassing Baahubali&rsquo;s â‚¹650 crore, and now ranks 18th among highest grossing Indian films. Overseas, it&rsquo;s collected nearly $17 million, boosted by a blockbuster word of mouth.\r\nThe film, starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, and more, is based on real-life spy missions in Pakistan. A sequel hits theaters on March 19, 2026. While Avatar: Fire and Ash&rsquo;s release this Friday may impact screen space,\r\nDhurandhar is pegged to become the first Indian film to touch â‚¹1000 crores in 2025. With its gripping narrative and action, Dhurandhar is on a roll.\r\n

Dhurandhar Box Office Records

Dhurandhar Worldwide Boxoffice Collection

Avatar - Fire and Ash and others releasing today. Entire world will be taken over by James Cameron's Avatar - Fire and Ash which is releasing on 19 December 2025 in an unprecedented manner.

Expectations are high on the project as it happens to be the latest one from the successful franchise Avatar. Apart from it, small Telugu films are testing their luck.

They include Gurram Papireddy, Sha Kutumbanam, Failure Boys, Deva Gudi and others. Ram Kiran and Megha Akash are starring in the film Sahakutumbanam under the direction of Uday Sharma . The film also stars actors like Rajendra Prasad, Brahmanandam,Shubhalekha Sudhakar, Satya, Rajashri Nair, Racha Ravi, Giridhar, Tagubothu Ramesh, Bhadram, and others .

Gurram Papireddy stars Naresh Agasthya, Fiara Abdullah under the direction of Murali Manohar . The film which is a dark comedy stars like Brahmanandam, Yogi Babu, Rajkumar Kasireddy, Jeevan Kumar, Vamsidhar Kosigi, John Vijay, Motta Rajendran in key roles.

Arjun Ambati, Suparna Malakar, and Koyel Das are coming to entertain movie lovers with Failure Boys directed by Venkat Reddy Vusirika.

Stay tuned for the reviews of the above films from Cinejosh team in couple of hours from now.

Today Reviews - Avatar and others

Avatar - Fire and Ash and others releasing today

\r\nNo change in Peddi release plans. All eyes are on Ram Charan\'s upcoming project Peddi which is progressing at a supersonic pace under the direction of Buchhi Babu Sana.\r\nThe film is slated for a spectacular release on 27 March 2026 and expectations are high on the project as Buchhi Babu Sana earlier made a powerful impact with his debut film Uppena.\r\nIn the midst of rumours that the makers may change the release date, Ram Charan speaking to scribes, shared the release plans. He said the film is on track on 27 March 2026 release and there is no change in the release plans.\r\nThis put paid to the rumours that Peddi will make way for Ustaad Bhagat Singh. Recently reports came that Pawan Kalyan\'s Ustaad Bhagat Singh\'s makers are eyeing the same date for the film release.\r\nPeddi stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead while Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu and Divyenndu Sharma are playing important roles. Rahman is the music director for the film.\r\n

No Change in Peddi release plans

Ram Charan shares Peddi release plans

\r\nDirector AL Vijay on Ajith racing film . Fans of Thala Ajith got excited when reports came that Ajith will be starring in a racing film under the direction of AL. Vijay.\r\nFans are over the moon as Ajith is a big fan of car racing and he is currently pursuing his dream in the F1 circuit taking part in various races across the world.\r\nIn the midst of all this, director AL.Vijay speaking to scribes, shared the exciting news. He said&nbsp; &ldquo;After seeing him live, my respect for him increased. Ajith sir is giving so much to this sport. He is going to be a motorsport icon in India. He is a trendsetter.&rdquo;\r\nAL. Vijay said&nbsp; he is &ldquo;fortunate&rdquo; to be welcomed into Ajith&rsquo;s racing world, recalling how the actor told him, &ldquo;Welcome to my world,&rdquo; the moment he joined the team.\r\nHe said \"Ajith appeared to be taking a break but was actually deeply immersed in race strategy.\"\r\n

Ajith racing film on track

Director AL Vijay on Ajith racing film

Senior hero Srikanth's son Roshan is keen to make an impact on the big screen. He is getting ready to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming project Champion. The film directed by National Award winner Pradeep Advaitham is progressing at a brisk pace.

The film's promotions are generating interest and today they released the film's trailer. Global Star Ram Charan launched the film's trailer and wished the makers all the best. The trailer is loaded with intense action elements in the backdrop of the fight against the Razakars in Telangana.

Roshan is seen in the role of a young aspiring football player and how he realises his dream in the backdrop of the Razakar moment in the village of Biranpally, Telangana. Roshan came up with impactful performance with his body language, expressions and emotions and the cinematography and background music added value to the story.

Anaswara Rajan looked good on screen showing good emotions as a village girl. Mickey J Meyer and R.Madhie handled the music and cinematography. The film is up for release on 25 December 2025 and is bankrolled in a prestigious manner by Priyanka Dutt, GK Mohan, Gemini Kiran on Swapna Cinema, Zee Studios, Anandi Art Creations,Conncept Films.

The film also stars&nbsp; Nandamuri Kalyan Chakravarthy, Archana, and others in key roles.

Champion trailer review

Champion trailer talk

Recently Allu Sirish broother of Allu Arjun featured in a life insurance commercial along with star Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma.\r\nThe ad went viral and Allu Arjun is delighted and peasantly surprised. Arjun posted the ad on his Instagram stories, writing about how happy and proud he was of his brother. He also gave a shoutout to Rohit, writing, &ldquo;What a pleasant surprise&hellip;wow! Siri (heart emoji) Soo happy and proud of you. Congratulations to everyone on this &amp; my spl respect for Rohit garu.&rdquo;\r\nThe advert for Axis Max Life features Sirish and Rohit playfully arguing about whose profession is more dangerous, bantering about jumping off buildings versus being a bouncer.\r\nOne fan called it, &ldquo;Unexpected collab. Allusirish &amp; Rohit Sharma!&rdquo; An excited fan commented, &ldquo;My favorite hero brother and my fav cricketer in one frame unexpected.&rdquo; Another wrote, &ldquo;RO and Ritsy expressions yaar, cutest,&rdquo; about Rohit and Ritika. Numerous others also commented with fire and heart emojis under the video.\r\nAllu Sirish reacted&nbsp; &ldquo;Being part of the campaign alongside Rohit Sharma was a truly special experience. The warmth and simplicity of the film, and the love it&rsquo;s received, make it even more meaningful for me. That, with my brother&rsquo;s generous words of praise, supporting me like we always do for each other makes me feel genuinely happy.&rdquo;\r\n&nbsp;

Sirish with Hit Man: AA delighted

Allu Arjun delighted with his brother Sirish ad with Rohit Sharma

Prabhas\' upcoming entertainer The Raja Saab is capturing the imagination of all. The film directed by Maruthi is racing for a spectacular release on 9 January 2026 as Sankranthi festival treat.\r\nThe makers yesterday released the second single in a grand manner . The event was organised at Lullu Mall Kukatpally Hyderabad and the cast and crew graced the occasion. However, the event turned out to be a fiasco as many people thronged and the organisers failed to control them.&nbsp;\r\nThis resulted in the cast getting mobbed and the video of people mobbing female lead Niddhi Agarwal and the way she felt uncomfortable when she was escorted by her security to her car went viral. The right thinking people criticised the event organisers.&nbsp;\r\nAccording to the latest, police informed that the case has been filed against the organisers. Police informed that the case has been filed as the organisers went ahead of the event with out the prior permission.&nbsp;\r\n&ldquo;A celebrity was invited, and the event was organised without obtaining permission. Hence, a case has been registered,&rdquo; an official at the KPHB police station&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

The Raja Saab - Organisers in Trouble

Case registered against The Raja Saab event organisers

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in a Powerful Role | Naveen Chandra in a Strong Heroic Character\r\nThe Telugu and Kannada teaser of the action thriller &lsquo;Police Complaint&rsquo; was launched grandly at Prasad Labs, Hyderabad. The film is being produced by Balakrishna Maharana under the MSK Pramidha shree Films banner, with Sanjeev Megoti handling both writing and direction.\r\nPositioned as a horror thriller and out-and-out entertainer, Police Complaint features South Indian hot favourite heroine Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in a powerful and completely entertaining role, while Naveen Chandra plays a strong, impactful character with perfect heroism. The film also boasts an ensemble cast of 52 senior artists, making it a content-rich project.\r\nSpeaking on the occasion, director Sanjeev Megoti said,\r\n&ldquo;This film is a hide-and-seek drama woven between love and revenge, right and wrong, good and evil. We have presented it not just as a horror thriller but as a complete entertainer. Kannada star heroine Ragini Dwivedi appears in a special role that will thrill audiences. With an intense screenplay, Krishna Sai and Baby Tanasvi will be seen in unique characters. Varalaxmi Sarathkumar delivers both fear and entertainment in this film. Completing the shoot in just 45 days was possible mainly because of her commitment. The film is being made in four languages &ndash; Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada.&rdquo;\r\nVaralaxmi Sarathkumar, speaking about the film, said,\r\n&nbsp;&ldquo;I agreed to do this film because I really liked the subject narrated by the director. Along with action, I have done full-on comedy in this movie. The film has come out very well and I&rsquo;m sure it will be liked by everyone.&rdquo;\r\nApart from Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Naveen Chandra and Ragini Dwivedi, the film also features Aditya Om, Ravi Shankar, Prithvi, Srinivas Reddy, Saptagiri, Sarath Lohithaswa, Gemini Suresh, Dil Ramesh and others in key roles. The makers stated that the cinematography by S.N. Harish and the action sequences choreographed by Dragon Prakash and Ravi Teja will be major highlights. They also emphasized that the roles played by Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Naveen Chandra and Ragini Dwivedi will be completely different from their previous films.\r\nGuests including Producer Council Secretary Prasanna Kumar, hero Krishna Sai, senior journalist Krishnamurthy, Adivi Sai Kiran, Ravula Venkateswara Rao and others attended the event and conveyed their best wishes to the film unit.\r\nMany guests and members of the film unit praised director Sanjeev Megoti, saying,\r\n&ldquo;Sanjeev Megoti is a passionate filmmaker with a strong ability to present stories effectively. He brings a unique intensity to the story and screenplay, balancing commercial elements with solid content, and clearly showcases his distinct directorial stamp in every film.&rdquo;

Police Complaint Teaser Launched

Police Complaint Teaser Launched in Grand Style

Mega Star Chiranjeevi is getting ready to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming entertainer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. The film directed by Anil Ravipudi is racing for a grand release on 12 Jan 2026 as Sankranti festival treat.\r\nAlready the two songs, Meesala Pilla and Sasirekha is capturing the imagination of all and the makers are taking the promotions to the next level. The makers today released the BTS video and it is going viral on social media. Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi\'s interaction is entertainingn everyone. The fun filled video is increasing the curiosity levels among movie lovers.\r\nBheems Ceciroleo is the music director for the film which features Nayanthara as the female lead. Victory Venkatesh is doing the special role while Catherine Tresa, Sachin Khedekar, and VTV Ganesh are starrinng in pivotal roles.\r\nSahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela are bankrolling the film under the banners of Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Chiranjeevi hilarious in MSVPG BTS

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu BTS: MegaStar mesmeries

James Cameron\'s Avatar Fire and Ash is releasing on 19 December and expectations are soaring high. The interaction between director James Cameron and Rajamouli is capturing the imagination of all.\r\nIn the midst of all this, Sukumar who created a mass hysteria with his film Pushpa The Rise and Pushpa The Rule, reviewed Avatar Fire and Ash.\r\nSharing his feelings, he posted &ldquo;James Cameron&hellip;he&rsquo;s from Pandora. For directors, he&rsquo;s an Avatar. We&rsquo;re just humans.&rdquo; , &ldquo;I feel the entire family can come together to watch this film. Three hours, seventeen minutes just flew away. I watched the film alone, but I didn&rsquo;t feel lonely at all. I felt transported to Pandora, to a different world. I didn&rsquo;t even notice who was or wasn&rsquo;t around me.&rdquo;\r\nHe continued &ldquo;It has as much emotion as Telugu movies do. Every frame has that much emotion. The emotion between the characters is always flowing. The main characters, Jake, Neytiri or Varang, or Spider&hellip;I was constantly immersed in them. Some moments even made me tear up. This movie delivers a proper theatrical experience.&rdquo;\r\nHe concluded&nbsp; &ldquo;James Cameron&rsquo;s films aren&rsquo;t meant to be watched on TV. The visuals are meant for the big screen. You won&rsquo;t get this experience anywhere except for the theatres.&rdquo;\r\nSukumar also reviewed, Ranveer Singh\'s Dhurandhar directed by Aditya Dhar which is going great guns at the box office. He posted&nbsp; &ldquo;Congratulations to the entire Durandhar team. Kudos to director @adityadharfilms for the strong vision, and to @ranveersingh for leading from the front. Wonderful work by the ensemble cast including Akshaye Khanna, @actormaddy, @duttsanjay, @rampal72 and the entire team. Wishing continued success and appreciation.&rdquo;\r\n<div></div>

Pushpa filmmaker on Avatar

Sukumar reviews Avatar Fire and Ash, Dhurandhar

\'Bad Girlz\' is an entertainer directed by Phani Pradeep Dhulipudi, who has previously directed the successful \'30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela\'. The film is being produced under the banners of Prashvitha Entertai9ment, Neeli Neeli Aakasam Creations, and NVL Creations.\r\nAnchal Gowda, Payal Chengappa, Roshini, Yashna, Rohan Surya, Moin and Rohan Surya are the main actors in \'Bad Girlz\'. The tagline for the film, \'Kani Chala Manchodlu\', contradicts with the title in an interesting way. Sasidhar Nalla, Emmadi Soma Narsaiah, Ramisetti Rambabu, and Ravula Ramesh are producing this film.\r\nThe film is slated for release as a Christmas gift on December 25.\r\nToday, the teaser of this film was released by Buchi Babu Sana, director of Ram Charan&rsquo;s upcoming pan-India film Peddi. Speaking on the occasion, the talented filmmaker said that he knows the story of Bad Girlz and that it\'s quite interesting. \"The climax is highly emotional. When I was working as an assistant director under Sukumar garu, Munna used to come to him, narrate the stories he had written, and get them approved. Back then, I used to think that Munna would surely become a director, and that I should become one too. Just like how the song &lsquo;Nee Kallu Neeli Samudram&rsquo; from my film Uppena became a chartbuster, the song &lsquo;Neeli Neeli Aakasham&rsquo; is an even bigger hit. Music director Anup Rubens has given wonderful songs for this film as well. I am a big fan of the songs from the film Manam. In this movie, Renu Desai garu plays an important role. The fact that she agreed to do this film itself shows how good the story is. The movie releases on December 25&mdash;do watch it without fail.&rdquo;\r\nDirector Phani Pradeep Dhulipudi said, &ldquo;Our Bad Girlz is a complete entertainer. If hilarious films like Jathi Ratnalu and MAD were made with girls in the lead, they would have been like Bad Girlz. It\'s a refreshing movie. We released the teaser today to give an idea of what our movie is like. I am very happy that the teaser is out at the hands of my well-wisher, Buchi Babu Sana garu. Whether I am facing difficulties or experiencing happiness, the first person I share it with is him. When I narrated the story of this film to him, he appreciated its content. I strongly believe our movie will be liked by everyone. We are releasing our film as a Christmas gift on December 25. It is a good entertainer. Anup Rubens garu has provided excellent music, and \'Oscar\' Chandra Bose garu has written the lyrics for the songs. The recently released songs &lsquo;Ila Chusukuntane,&rsquo; &lsquo;Lelo,&rsquo; and the title song have received a very good response. The film releases on December 25&mdash;do watch it without fail.&rdquo;

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