Tamil director turned actor Pradeep Ranganathan is making a comeback behind the camera. After scoring back to back hits with&nbsp; Love Today, Dragon, and Dude, Pradeep is set to direct his next film under AGS Entertainment, with himself as the lead hero. The film is planned for a 2026 shoot and release, marking his third collaboration with AGS Productions.\r\nIn Love Today (2022), Pradeep not only directed but also starred in the film, which raked in â‚¹100 crore at the box office. He then focused on acting, featuring in Dragon, Dude, and the yet to release Love Insurance Kompany (LIK). Producer Archana Kalpathi of AGS Entertainment confirmed the project, highlighting Pradeep&rsquo;s strong track record with the studio.\r\nPradeep&rsquo;s last release, Dude, directed by Keerthiswaran, saw him alongside Mamitha Baiju, with the event-planning drama grossing over â‚¹100 crore globally. It was his third consecutive 100-crore hit, outpacing Bison and Diesel this Diwali. Though Dude received mixed reviews, Pradeep&rsquo;s charm won audiences.\r\nMeanwhile, Love Insurance Kompany (LIK), directed by Vignesh Shivan with Krithi Shetty and SJ Suryah, was delayed from its Deepavali release and now awaits a new date. Backed by Rowdy Pictures and Seven Screen Studio, the sci-fi rom com has been quiet on promotions. With this return to directing, fans are curious will Pradeep Ranganathan&rsquo;s blend of humor and heart win again?&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

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PR Returns To Direction

Pradeep Ranganathan Returns to Directing with a New Project

Rakul Preet Singh sharing her thoughts asked people to be careful about a doctor. Rakul Preet Singh shared a video on Instagram where a person claiming to be a medical professional analysed her &lsquo;then and now&rsquo; looks and suggested that she had undergone cosmetic procedures. In the video, the man compared old photos of Rakul with newer ones and claimed that the actor had Botox, fillers and a nose job. He also criticised her for not openly discussing her cosmetic procedures and for only focusing on fitness, thereby setting what he described as unrealistic expectations for others.\r\nRakul Preet Singh sharing her feelings, posted &ldquo;Fraud alert: it&rsquo;s scary that people like him are claiming to be doctors and making statements without any factual checks and misleading people.&rdquo;\r\nShe continued&nbsp; &ldquo;Being an actor who understands ancient and modern science, I have no issues if people do surgeries, but there is also another thing called weight loss that comes from hard work. Ever heard of that?&rdquo; she wrote, cautioning followers to &ldquo;beware of such &lsquo;doctors&rsquo;.\r\n<div></div>

Rakul Preet takes on the doctor

Rakul Preet Singh furious on the doctor

Border 2 directed by Anurag Singh is progressing at a brisk pace. The film is generating immense interest as it happens to be the sequel to the hit film Border.\r\nThe film stars Varun Dhawan in the lead role while Sunny Deol,Ahan Shetty, Diljit Dosanjh, Medha Rana, Mona Singh, and Sonam Bajwa are playing important roles.\r\nThe makers today released the film\'s teaser.The teaser starts with visuals of the 1971 Indo-Pak War, with Sunny Deol\'s voice daring Pakistan to infiltrate India. Varun, Diljit, and Ahan are seen standing guard at various frontiers. A montage of fights and moments from their personal lives follows.\r\nSunny Deol thunders asking his men to yell so loudly that even Lahore can hear Indian soldier\'s war cries. The trailer closes with more visuals of aerial and ground battles, as well as naval warfare.\r\nThe makers released the teaser to pay tributes to the armed forces on the Vijay Diwas Day 16, December 2025. Border 2 stars Sonam Bajwa, Mona Singh, Medha Rana, Paramvir Cheema, Guneet Sandhu, and Angad Singh. Border 2 releases in cinemas on January 23, 2026,\r\n<div></div>

Border 2 teaser talk

Border 2 teaser review

In a heart-warming gesture, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Power Star Pawan Kalyan gifted a luxurious Land Rover Defender to Sujeeth, the director of their recent collaboration, They Call Him OG. The film, released on September 25, 2025, marked Pawan Kalyan's comeback and Sujeeth's first project with the Power Star. Sujeeth took to social media to express his gratitude, calling it the "best gift ever" and sharing photos of the meet.
They Call Him OG, produced by DVV Entertainment, follows the story of Ojas Gambheera, a former gangster seeking vengeance against rival crime lords after a decade long disappearance. The action packed movie features Emraan Hashmi in his Telugu debut, alongside Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy, and Priyanka Mohan. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film has been a commercial success, grossing over â‚¹200 crore in India and â‚¹300 crore worldwide, making it Tollywood's biggest grosser of 2025 and Pawan Kalyan's highest grossing film.
The Land Rover Defender, valued at around â‚¹2 crore, symbolizes Pawan Kalyan's appreciation for Sujeeth's dedication to the project. In his heartfelt note, Sujeeth expressed being overwhelmed with joy and gratitude, reminiscing about his childhood fandom of Pawan Kalyan. The gesture has delighted fans, who are eagerly awaiting the sequel, with Pawan Kalyan already confirming his involvement.
Sujeeth, known for directing&nbsp; Run Raja Run and&nbsp; Saaho, is now working with Nani on an action comedy, while Pawan Kalyan gears up for&nbsp; Ustaad Bhagat Singh next year. The OG director praised Pawan Kalyan's support, stating, "The love and encouragement from my dearest OG, Kalyan garu, means everything to me." The film has been streaming on Netflix since October 23, captivating audiences with its intense storyline.

Pawan Kalyan Costly Gift To Sujeeth

Pawan Kalyan Gifted Land Rover To OG Director Sujeeth

\r\nBobby Simha, Hebah Patel new film launched. Versatile actor Bobby Simha\'s milestone 25th film was launched in style. The film stars hot beauty Hebah Patel as the female lead.\r\nBobby Simha will be seen in the lead role in Telugu for the first time in his career. Yuva Krishna of the Yuva Productions banner is producing the Telugu-Tamil bilingual which was launched in a traditional way with a pooja ceremony.\r\nTanikella Bharani and Surya Srinivas are playing important roles in the film. Bobby Simha says&nbsp; \"The script challenges an actor to push the limits.\" The film\'s regular shoot will start from 22 December in Visakhapatnam.\r\nMehar Yaramati has served as an executive producer in Maa Oori Polimera and Maa Oori Polimera 2 and he is directing the film.&nbsp; Vamsi K and Yashwant Sana penned the story for the film for which&nbsp; cinematographer J Krishna Das, music composer Siddharth Sadashivuni complete the technical team.\r\n

Bobby Simha milestone film launched

Bobby Simha and Hebah Patel new film launched

\r\nMehreen reacts to wedding rumours. Mehreen Kaur Pirzada who made a name for herself with her performances, speaking to scribes, reacted to rumours on her marriage.\r\nMehreen said \'News was published that I married a person. I do not even know him. I am not married to anyone. If I decided to get married I will announce myself to the entire world. Trust me\"\r\nMehreen said for the last two years she remained silent despite continuous rumours about her marriage. She said now she is forced to set the facts right and clarify on all these rumours.\r\nAfter F3 in 2022 in Telugu, Mehreen starred in only one Telugu film Spark and one Tamil film Indra. She is now starring in Kannada film . She said she didnot take a gap but she concentrated on the web series Sultan of Delhi.\r\nThough Mehreen was engaged to Bhavya Bishnoi from Haryana, her engagement got cancelled at the last moment.\r\n

Hot beauty on wedding rumours

Mehreen reacts to wedding rumours

\r\nStar producer on project with Akira Nandan.&nbsp; Tollywood movie lovers have been dreaming of silver screen debut of Akira Nanda, son of Power Star Pawan Kalyan. Akira Nandan\'s handsome looks and charming personality are driving them crazy and fans are demanding for Akira Nandan\'s on screen debut.\r\nCurrently Akira Nandan is concentrating on music and martial arts. Many are of the opinion that he will soon make his entry on the screen. Reports came that he is undergoing training in acting. In the meantime, speculation is increasing as to who will direct the project and who is produce it.\r\nIn the midst of all this, TG.Vishwa Prasad of People Media Factory speaking to scribe said if given an opportunity, they will launch Akira Nandan in the most stylish and sensational manner. He said their bonding with Pawan Kalyan became stronger irrespective of the films and once it increased he has given multiple bulk dates and this enabled them to do Bro with him.\r\nHe said he is planning another film with Pawan Kalyan but he hasnot spoken with him about the same. He said he is waiting for the chance to do a film with Pawan Kalyan. He added that if he gets a chance to do Akira Nandan\'s debut project, they will come with not pan India but Pan World movie.\r\nAkira\'s personality turns him into a perfect hero material and they will make a sensational project with him to blow the minds of all and shake the box office.\r\n

Pan India Sensation with Akira Nandan

Star producer on project with Akira Nandan

\r\nMadhavan wraps GD.Naidu biopic. Madhavan who recently made his presence felt in Ranveer Singh\'s Dhurandhar, according to sources wrapped up his next, GDN. GDN is a biopic on GD Naidu&nbsp; and it is written and directed by Krishnakumar Ramkumar of Oho Enthan Baby fame.\r\nThe film stars Jayaram, Sathyaraj, Priyamani, Yogi Babu and Dushara Vijayan in important roles. Producer Vijay Moolan posted \"And ... it\'s a wrap for #GDN ... #WrapUpParty.\" along with the wrap up party photos which are now going viral on social media.\r\nVijay Moolan and Varghese Moolan are producing it under their eponymous banner. Madhavan, too, produces it alongside his wife, Sarita, through their banner, Tricolour Films.\r\nGD.Naidu is hailed as the Edison of India and was a self-taught engineer and entrepreneur from Coimbatore who revolutionised Indian industry by adapting imported technologies into affordable, practical innovations. He developed India&rsquo;s first indigenous electric motor and created a range of products, from fans and razors to petrol engines and ticket machines, that transformed local manufacturing.\r\n

GDN biopic done

Madhavan wraps GD Naidu biopic

\r\nWill Ram Charan give green signal to Manchu Manoj. Till sometime back Manchu Manoj used to entertain viewers with decent entertainers. He was the hero who scored more hits in Manchu family. However for the last few years has been reeling under string of flops.\r\nMany thought that he was out of the screen when he sprang a surprise with negative role in Teja Sajja\'s Mirai. Earlier he entertained with Bhairavam. While Bhairavam failed, Mirai turned out to be a hit. In both the films he played negative roles. Many felt Tollywood got a good antagonist.\r\nHowever, he announced a film David Reddy. The film is yet to go to sets and inside talk is the film has two powerful cameos. One role will be played by Kollywood Star Simbu with whom Manoj shares good bonhomie. Now sources say Manojj is planning to contact Ram Charan for the other role.\r\nRam Charan shares good relationship with Manoj. But the question is will he give green signal. This because Ram Charan has pan India craze and he is conscious of his image. Sources say David Reddy is a period entertainer. The film is about a fighter who takes on the Britishers. Newcomer Hanuma Reddy Yakkandi is directing the project.\r\n

Will Charan give green signal to Manoj

Will Ram Charan give green signal to Manchu Manoj

\r\nSonakshi Sinha take on online abuse. Sonakshi Sinha who recently entered into Tollywood with Sudheer Babu\'s Jatadhara , speaking to scribes shared her thoughts on online abuse.\r\nShe said \"It is an alarming situation, and very little is being done to regularize it,\" She continued \"I have a problem with this open attack on people online.\"\r\nShe added \"what happens with everyone happens with actors also, now with the critics too,\" She continued . \"Anyone can comment from anywhere and there is not much people can do about it.\"\r\nSonakshi said \"I think that is something that we should all work towards putting an end to and try to figure out a solution to that problem...\"\r\nShe felt \"I feel we need to have strict laws to control it and keep a check on it.\"\r\nSonakshi said \"I am not the first person who did it, and I am not going to be the last. It\'s a grown ass woman making a life choice in which people I don\'t even know, everybody had a say in it for some reason. It felt all really stupid at that point in time. It was all just so beautiful for us; we were thrilled to spend the rest of our lives together, so we just cut out the noise,&rdquo; she said then, adding that they had to disable their comments. &ldquo;It\'s very difficult, especially at that time when you only want positivity coming your way. We live in a social media world, so I had to put off my comments. I didn\'t want to read a single negative thing on my big day about me, my partner, or my family.&rdquo;\r\n

Sonakshi Sinha on online abuse

Sonakshi Sinha take on online abuse

\r\nNani to team with Mani Ratnam. For long rumours have been spreading that Natural Star Nani would be teaming with star director Mani Ratnam. Nani is known for his natural and realistic performances and Mani Ratnam is known for his creative and thought provoking entertainers.\r\nA source close to Nani says &ldquo;After Paradise, Nani&rsquo;s next is with Mani Ratnam. The love story is likely to go on the floors in March 2026,&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nani is currently starring in The Paradise directed by Srikanth Odela.\r\nExpectations are high on this project as Nani and Srikanth Odela earlier came up with the hit film Dasara. Mani Ratnam, recently entertained with historical entertainer Ponniyin Selvan.\r\nLater he came up with Thug Life which didnot do well at the box office.&nbsp; Sometime back Nani said he would team with Sandeep Vanga when asked to pick a name between Sandeep Vanga or Mani Ratnam.\r\n

Nani to team with Sensational Director

Nani teaming with Sensational Director Mani Ratnam

\r\nThe Dileep-Bhavana case, one of Malayalam cinema\'s most significant criminal cases, has reignited discussions about justice, accountability, and women\'s safety after a December 12, 2025, verdict. In 2017, actress Bhavana Menon was abducted and sexually assaulted in Kochi, sending shockwaves through Kerala and the film industry. The assault, carried out by a group of men in a moving vehicle, led to the arrest of ten accused, including actor-producer Dileep.\r\nThe Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court convicted six accused, including prime suspect Pulsar Suni, sentencing them to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment. However, Dileep was acquitted, with the court ruling that the prosecution failed to prove his involvement in the conspiracy. Bhavana Menon expressed mixed emotions relief over the convictions but disappointment over \"incomplete justice.\" In a statement, she questioned the trial process, citing concerns over mishandled evidence and a hostile court environment.\r\nActor Manju Warrier, Dileep&rsquo;s ex-wife, voiced strong dissatisfaction, saying, \"Justice for the survivor is still incomplete. The mind that planned this heinous act still walks free.\" She reaffirmed her support for Bhavana, signing off with \"With Her then, now, and always.\" Dileep, in response, accused Warrier of tarnishing his image and denied the allegations.\r\nThe case has spotlighted broader issues of power dynamics, institutional accountability, and the challenges survivors face. Bhavana urged the public to stop spreading misinformation, emphasizing the assault\'s gravity. As debates continue, the verdict remains a moment of partial closure and a reminder of unresolved questions about justice.\r\nThe incident prompted a 2017 industry solidarity meet, where Manju Warrier had hinted at a conspiracy. Now, the case underscores the ongoing struggle for safety and dignity for women in public spaces.\r\n

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