Nandamuri Balakrishna, also fondly known as Balayya, recently visited the Kashi Vishwanath Swamy Temple in Varanasi to offer special pujas and seek blessings. The visit comes after the success of his latest film \'Akhanda 2\', which was released on December 12.\r\nSpeaking on the occasion, Balakrishna emphasized the importance of Sanatana Dharma, stating that it\'s everyone\'s responsibility to protect it. He revealed that his role in \'Akhanda 2\' as a Sanatana soldier gave him immense satisfaction and that the film\'s message has resonated with audiences.\r\n\'Akhanda 2\', directed by Boyapati Srinu, is a blend of spirituality, action, and mass elements. The film features Balakrishna in a fierce look, powerful dialogues, and mass elevations, impressing fans and critics alike. The music, provided by S.S. Thaman, has been a major strength of the film.\r\nThe film has been produced by Ram Achanta and Gopi Achanta under 14 Reels Plus. Balakrishna expressed his happiness to have visited the Kashi Vishwanath Swamy Temple amidst the success of \'Akhanda 2\', stating that the film will be another milestone in his career. With its unique blend of spirituality and action, \'Akhanda 2\' is expected to continue its successful run at the box office.

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Balakrishna-Boyapati In Varanasi

Balakrishna-Boyapati Visits Kashi Vishwanath Swamy Temple 

Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja has impressed fans with the teaser of his new film, Bhartha Mahashayulaku Wignyapthi, a blend of humor and family drama focusing on marital relationships. Directed by Kishore Tirumala, the film features Ashika Ranganath and Dimple Hayathi as female leads, with Sunil, Satya, Vennela Kishore, and Subhalekha Sudhakar in key roles.\r\nThe teaser showcases Ravi Teja\'s signature style, with hilarious dialogues and expressions that resonate with husbands everywhere. The film humorously depicts the difficulties married men face with their wives, and the anguish of husbands caught between restrictions. The teaser begins with Ravi Teja visiting a psychologist, having fallen for another woman (Ashika Ranganath) despite being married to Dimple Hayathi.\r\nFans are eagerly awaiting the release, scheduled for January 13, 2026, coinciding with Sankranthi. With Bheems Ceciroleo composing music and Sudhakar Cherukuri producing under SLV Cinemas, expectations are high for this family entertainer.\r\nWill Bhartha Mahashayulaku Wignyapthi be the comeback film for Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja? The teaser suggests a fresh, comedic take on marital relationships, making it a must watch for fans of family dramas and Ravi Teja\'s signature humor.\r\n<div></div>

Entertaining Teaser Of BMW 

Bhartha Mahashayulaku Wignyapthi Teaser Sparks Family Entertainment Buzz

\r\nTollywood Stars championing Sanatana Dharma. Of late, Tollywood is witnessing a growing trend of stars and filmmakers coming up with films that has various elements of Sanatana Dharma.\r\nNikhil\'s Karthikeya, Teja Sajja\'s HanuMan, Mirai, Pawan Kalyan\'s Hari Hara Veera Mallu and Balakrishna\'s Akhanda 2 happens to be few of them. Many feel that they have chosen to become the champions of Sanatana Dharma to connect chords with the north movie lovers.\r\nHowever, Dolly says &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t think so,&rdquo; He continues &ldquo;Every actor is entitled to personal beliefs. Through select roles, they are reinforcing faith in society. Hinduism has a wide reach and acceptance, and that naturally reflects on screen.&rdquo;\r\nHe points out &ldquo;Hindu gods symbolise valour, righteousness and clarity,&rdquo; and adds &ldquo;Their depiction draws whistles, chants and even offerings like coconuts in theatres. Audiences relate to god-backed heroes. Unlike Hollywood superheroes like Spider-Man, Superman or the Avengers, who are meta-humans, these characters carry a divine connect.&rdquo;\r\nTop producer says &ldquo;Only a few films like Karthikeya 2 and HanuMan worked big with Hindi-speaking audiences. Many others, including Hari Hara Veera Mallu and Akhanda 2, failed to make an impact at the Hindi box office. We are clearly going overboard and need to pause.&rdquo;\r\nHe says &ldquo;The temptation is understandable,&rdquo; and points out. &ldquo;Depicting Hindu gods during fight sequences draws instant applause, but that very temptation is pushing stars and directors to overstep. This trend needs to be curtailed before it loses novelty.&rdquo;\r\n

Tollywood Powering Sanatana Dharma

Tollywood Stars championing Sanatana Dharma

<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) - What\'s Behind</h2>\r\nJames Cameron is the most renowned director from Hollywood and cast a magic spell on movie lovers with his films Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Titanic, and Avatar . He revolutionalised the art of 3D filmmaking and the mere mention of Avatar gives gooesbumps to viewers. Viewers got excited when James Cameron announced the sequels for Avatar and already one of them Avatar-The Way of Water hit the screens in 2022. From then on people have been waiting for the next parts as James Cameron announced five in the franchise. Finally their wait is over and the third in the franchise, Avatar 3: Fire and Ash released across the world on 19 December 2025. Let us findout what thrills and frills James Cameron offered to movie lovers with Avatar 3: Fire and Ash.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) - Story Review</h2>\r\nAvatar3: Fire and Ash story continues from Avatar2: The Way of Water. Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldhana) settle with the Metkayina clan and try to overcome the demise of&nbsp; Neteyam. But their transformation and happy moments are short-lived as the Mangkwan clan\'s aggressive tribe Navi, and their leader, Varang (Oona Chaplin) who is also known as Fire Breathes venom on them. Things get complicated and more dangerous when they forge an alliance with their old foe Quaritch (Stephen Lang). Where this leads to and how Jake and Neytiri battles out form the rest of the narration.\r\nAs usual James Cameron\'s story telling is stunning visually with never seen before VFX and 3D effects but, it is the story that turns out to be weak and with missing emotions and character arcs of various actors, he concentrated on other technical crafts. The entire film seems one lengthy action episode.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) - Screenplay Review</h2>\r\nAvatar 3: Fire and Water story and screenplay is taken care of by James Cameron and his team. James Cameron usually takes care of the screenplay, and it turns out to be a racy offering viewers the thrills and frills. Even this time the screenplay is fast paced but it is due to familiar characters, world building repetitive scenes, it seems quite normal. Things come to a point where viewers are left to wonder why the story is not moving forward and the scenes appear similar and revolve around the same situation most of the time.\r\nHe stars the narration introducing Jakes and Neytiri and this generates interest as he establishes the clear and present danger lurking on them. However, once the focus is shifted towards their children, the narration falls flat. Everything turns monotonous and repetitive. He continues harping around the same elements like colonial resistance, spiritual awakening and also the clan and tribal conflict. Viewers have seen these elements multiple times in previous Avatar franchises and they felt repetitive with lack of novelty.\r\nThe screenplay and writing turned out to be underwhelming and it feels just like an ornament that glitters without any real value. The villian is introduced promising a most fiery battle on the big screen with visual extravaganza but with in minutes, even the villian became extremely weak and a mere caricature.\r\nFollowing this, the main conflict between the antagonist and protagonist became weakened and this robbed the viewers of the biggest cinematic experience. To the top of it, only those who have watched the previous parts, especially Avatar 2: The Way of Water can follow James Cameron\'s story telling. For others it will be completely out of the box and they are left clueless. The story and screenplay lacked the emotions amidst entire visual experience which is the main plus point of the film.&nbsp;\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) - Technical Review</h2>\r\nAvatar 3: Fire and Ash is high on technical aspects. Russell Carpenter with his cinematography created a sensation. The Avatar world is breathtaking and visuals and graphics are extraordinary. Viewers will be spellbound watching them on the big screen especially in 3D. Simon Franglen with his background score elevated the scenes to the new heights. He took the viewers into the narration creating the maximum impact. However the editing of Stephen E. Rivkin,David Brenner,Nicolas de Toth,John Refoua,Jason Gaudio,James Cameron left a lot to be desired. There are many scenes that turned out to be repetitive and slowed the pace of the narration. Had they done away with those scenes things would have been different. Production values are grand as the film is made with a whopping budget of over $400 millions.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Avatar: Fire and Ash - Advantages</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Stunninng Visuals</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Action Sequences</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">3D Experience</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Avatar: Fire and Ash - Disadvantages</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Missing Emotions</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Weak Story</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Weak Villian</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Repetitive Scenes</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Lengthy Runtime</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) - Final Rating Analysis</h2>\r\nAltogether, Avatar 3: Fire and Ash comes up with immense expectations but except for the visuals, the film falls flat. James Cameron lived up to the expectations of giving stunning visual experience to viewers on the screen in 3D format. However, in his quest for the top class VFX, he completely ignored the story. The story turned out to be the weakest much to the disappointment of all. To the top of it, Cameron who is the master craftsman failed to come up with strong character&nbsp; arcs for various actors and the weak narration along with the missing emotional connect, marred the viewing experience. The screenplay turned out to be extremely slow and ended up testing the patience of the viewers with repetitive scenes. As the story turned out to be weak, James Cameron passed time, repeating the scenes and beating around the bush. Even the diehard Avatar fans, who may love the visuals, story disappoints them completely. Others who haven\'t watched the previous parts will be left clueless as the film lacked the continuity from Avatar 2 -The Way of Water to Avatar 3: Fire and Ash. Had James Cameron taken care of the story and included fresh elements in the narration and turning the screenplay racy, things would have been different. Considering all these elements,&nbsp;Cinejosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Avatar3: Fire and Ash.

Avatar - Fire and Ash Review

\r\nPawan Kalyan recently gifted a Land Rover Defender to director Sujeeth, sparking curiosity about the gesture. The reason behind this luxurious gift is a tale of dedication and passion for cinema. During the making of They Call Him OG, the production house couldn&rsquo;t approve a crucial Japan schedule due to budget constraints.\r\nSujeeth, determined to bring his vision to life, took a bold step he sold his own Land Rover Defender to fund the overseas shoot. He believed those scenes were essential to the film&rsquo;s integrity. Pawan Kalyan learned of this sacrifice during the dubbing stage and was deeply moved by the director&rsquo;s commitment.\r\nTouched by Sujeeth&rsquo;s passion, Pawan Kalyan decided to gift him the same Land Rover Defender as a mark of appreciation and respect. Fans initially thought the gift was a celebration of OG&rsquo;s success, but the real story is far more inspiring. It&rsquo;s a testament to the unyielding spirit of creators who go the extra mile for their art.\r\nThe gesture highlights the camaraderie between Pawan Kalyan and Sujeeth, built on mutual respect for filmmaking. They Call Him OG is a project that&rsquo;s drawing attention not just for its story but for the passion behind its making. This heartwarming exchange adds another layer to the anticipation around OG. A story of sacrifice, dedication, and a gift that speaks volumes about the values of cinema.\r\n

Why PK Gifted Land Rover To Sujeeth

This Is The Reason Why Pawan Kalyan Gifted Land Rover To OG Director Sujeeth

The Hyderabad Police have registered a case against the management of a city mall and the organisers of a promotional event following a chaotic incident involving actress Nidhhi Agerwal. The event, a song launch for Prabhas' upcoming film The Raja Saab, drew an overwhelming crowd on Wednesday night.

As Nidhhi Agerwal attempted to leave, fans swarmed her, pushing to take pictures and videos, leaving her visibly distressed. Security stepped in to escort her safely to her vehicle, but the scene sparked outrage on social media. Videos of the mobbing have gone viral, highlighting concerns over safety at public events.

According to KPHB police, the organisers held the event without obtaining necessary permissions, and failed to implement adequate crowd control measures. "A case has been filed, and the investigation is underway," confirmed an officer from KPHB police station.

The incident has ignited discussions on ensuring better security for celebrities at public appearances. With The Raja Saab generating major buzz, the event's mishap serves as a reminder for stricter protocols. Authorities are now looking into the matter, aiming to prevent such situations in the future.

Nidhhi mobbing incident -Case Filed

Hyderabad Police Take Action After Nidhhi Agerwal Mobbing Incident at Mall

\r\nRanveer Singh\'s spy thriller Dhurandhar is set to hit Netflix on January 30, according to trending reports. The film, which smashed box office records since its December 5 release, has generated major hype with its action-packed narrative and star-studded cast, including Akshaye Khanna.\r\nClips from Dhurandhar are flooding social media, with netizens praising the performances. Now, the OTT release date has leaked, adding to the excitement. The movie&rsquo;s digital rights deal is making headlines too reportedly, Netflix acquired Dhurandhar for a whopping â‚¹285 crore, crossing Pushpa 2&rsquo;s â‚¹275 crore record, making it the highest-valued Hindi film OTT deal.\r\nThis unprecedented deal highlights the growing clove of streaming platforms for blockbuster Bollywood titles, especially in the post-pandemic era. Neither Netflix nor the producers have officially confirmed it. Earlier estimates pegged the rights at â‚¹130 crore, showing how much interest has surged.\r\nWith Dhurandhar still rocking theaters, all eyes are on whether its box office run will match this digital valuation. The film&rsquo;s success could further boost OTT&rsquo;s role in India&rsquo;s entertainment landscape. The January 30 OTT debut is fuelling anticipation.\r\n

Record OTT Deal For Dhurandhar

Dhurandhar OTT Streaming Deal With Netflix Sparks Buzz

\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

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

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