Natasimha Balakrishna recently entertained masses and all his fans with his upcoming film Akhanda2. The film directed by Boyapati Sreenu which released last week got good response at the box office. The film turns out to be the sequel to the hit film Akhanda.\r\nNow all eyes are on his next project NBK111 with Gopichand Malineni. Inside talk is Balakrishna is turning singer for this film.\r\nThaman who is set to tune music for the film speaking to scribges said Balakrishna sings very well and he is planning to sing a full fleddged song for the film. He said the film is a period drama and has the backdrop of kingdoms. He said the song has powerful vibrations and it will be similar to Saahore Baahubali song sung by Daler Mehndi in Baahubali and he plans to make Balakrishna sing the song.\r\nBalakrishna earlier sang the song Mama Ek Peg La in Paisa Vasool. Gopichand Malineni and Balakrishna earlier came up with the mass hit Veera Sima Reddy.&nbsp; NBK 111 stars Nayanthara as the female lead and the film will go to sets in few weeks from now.&nbsp;

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Balakrishna to show another talent

Balakrishna turning singer for NBK111

Sree Vishnu, known for his offbeat choices and solid entertainment, is back with another unique film, Vishnu Vinyasam. Directed by debutant Yadunaath Maruthi Rao, the movie is produced by Sumanth Naidu G under Sree Subrahmanyeshwara Cinemas, with Hema and Shalini presenting it.&nbsp;

The film&rsquo;s intriguing title was unveiled through a stylish animated video, showcasing Sree Vishnu cruising an urban landscape on a yellow motorcycle, setting a playful tone. The title Vishnu Vinyasam mirrors the actor&rsquo;s eccentric screen persona, paired with the catchy tagline, &ldquo;No Brakes &ndash; Just Laughs.&rdquo;&nbsp;

A playful voiceover hints at a breezy, fun filled ride. Nayana Sarika leads opposite Sree Vishnu, supported by an ensemble cast including Satya, Brahmaji, and Murali Sharma. Radhan&rsquo;s lively score amplifies the humor, while Sai Sriram&rsquo;s cinematography captures the urban vibe.

The film boasts a seasoned technical crew, with A Ramanjaneyulu handling art direction, Kartikeyan Rohini editing, and Ramajogayya Sastry penning lyrics. With the talkie portion wrapped and just two songs left, Vishnu Vinyasam is nearing completion. Scheduled for a February 2026 theatrical release, the movie promises an entertaining escape.

Sree Vishnu Next Is Titled VV

Sree Vishnu Fun Filled Urban Entertainer Vishnu Vinyasam To Release In February

After facing multiple delays and a last minute stay by the Madras High Court, Karthi\'s highly anticipated film Vaa Vaathiyaar / Annagaru Vostaru is now targeting a December 24 release, coinciding with the death anniversary of legendary actor and former Chief Minister MG Ramachandran. The story pays tribute to MGR\'s legacy, with Karthi playing a quirky cop inspired by the icon.\r\nThe court had halted the film\'s December 12 premiere, citing producer KE Gnanavel Raja\'s unpaid dues of â‚¹21.78 crore to K Arjunlal Sunderdas. No official confirmation has been made yet, but efforts are underway to resolve the financial issues.\r\nThe action comedy, directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, marks Karthi\'s first collaboration with the filmmaker, known for Soodhu Kavvum (2013) and Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum (2016). Krithi Shetty joins the cast alongside veterans like Rajkiran, Sathyaraj, and Anandaraj. Santhosh Narayanan crafts the catchy soundtrack, continuing his successful partnership with Nalan.\r\nVaa Vaathiyaar / Annagaru Vostaru promises a nostalgic, fun filled cinematic experience with its vintage action masala vibe. The film will also release in Telugu as Annagaru Vostaru. With the Madras High Court\'s stay, the makers are racing against time to clear the dues and bring the film to theaters. The wait continues for fans eager to witness Karthi and Nalan Kumarasamy\'s unique blend of humor and action.&nbsp;

AV To Arrive On Christmas Eve

Karthi Vaa Vaathiyaar New Release Date On Christmas

The excitement is building, after the fantastic response to its teaser, Funky is hitting theaters on February 13th, just in time to spice up your Valentine&rsquo;s weekend with laughter and chaos. The makers have preponed the release from April 2026, bringing the fun sooner!\r\nDirected by KV Anudeep of Jathi Ratnalu fame, Funky promises a bigger, louder, and crazier ride. Vishwak Sen takes on a fresh, quirky avatar as a director, while Kayadu Lohar makes a striking Telugu debut, pairing with Vishwak for youthful, energetic vibes.&nbsp;\r\nBheems Ceciroleo&rsquo;s catchy tunes and Navin Nooli&rsquo;s sharp editing add to the fun.\r\nProduced by S Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments, Fortune Four Cinemas, and Srikara Studios, Funky guarantees a grand theatrical experience. With Naresh, VTV Ganesh, and more in the cast, this film is set to be a full on entertainer.\r\nThe story unfolds with Vishwak Sen&rsquo;s character in a whirlwind of humor and madness, amplified by Kayadu Lohar&rsquo;s fresh charm. Get ready for a quirky, feel good thrill in theaters on February 13th for a laughter-packed Valentine&rsquo;s treat.\r\n&nbsp;

Get Funky From This Date

Fun-filled Funky Arrives on February 13th

Anil Ravipudi is on a success run at the box office and he is now getting ready to entertain movie lovers with Mega Star Chiranjeevi\'s Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu which is racing for a grand release on 12 Jan 2026.\r\nMany people criticise Anil Ravipudi saying his stoires and scenes are cringe. Reacting to it, he said &ldquo;Social media trolls are everywhere now. I don&rsquo;t allow them to influence me,&rdquo;\r\nHe shared \"Content is the only thing I truly believe in, and my sole objective is to entertain audiences and ensure they walk out of theatres satisfied.\"\r\nHe pointed &ldquo;Strong storytelling, emotions, and engaging entertainment matter far more than flashy elements,&rdquo; and adds \"A solid script will always connect with audiences, regardless of whether the film features a big star.\"\r\nHe continues \"I accept both praise and criticism with equal maturity. In my view ,criticism is a chance to learn and improve rather than a setback. Any way audiences ultimately decide a film&rsquo;s fate and that good content will always find appreciation.\"

Star director on trolls

Anil Ravipudi on online trolls

\r\nBoyapati Sreenu blamed for decrease in Akhanda2 collections. Natasimha Balakrishna\'s Akhanda2 directed by Boyapati Sreenu which released last weeek got mixed reviews from all quarters. Though people hailed Balakrishna\'s performance, Boyapati Sreenu\'s story, screenplay and direction along with the over the top action sequences and gravity defying stunts are panned by one and all.\r\nAkhanda2 collections are witnessing a dip and many feel Boyapati Sreenu should be blamed for it. A source shares . &ldquo;Balakrishna tried his best to salvage the poorly etched narrative and ensured solid openings. However, even sections of Nandamuri fans were disappointed with the lacklustre story,&rdquo;\r\nTrade Analysts say \"Balakrishna and the producers reportedly placed complete trust in Boyapati Sreenu, who had earlier delivered three hits with the actor. With an investment of nearly â‚¹150 crore, expectations were sky-high. However, the director&rsquo;s overconfidence and apparent lack of understanding of new-generation audience tastes seem to have backfired. What was expected to be a high-voltage mass entertainer has instead turned into a routine masala flick lacking rhythm, logic, and freshness\"\r\nTrade sources share \"The unscientific storytelling and exaggerated action sequences drew criticism from various quarters. The film has also performed poorly outside the Telugu states, with dismal collections in North India, Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, where it reportedly managed to collect only around â‚¹80 lakh &mdash; a highly disappointing figure for a film mounted on such a massive scale.\"\r\n

Boyapati Facing Blame for Akhanda2

Boyapati Sreenu blamed for decrease in Akhanda2 collections

\r\nLokesh Kanagaraj lining up NTR -Allu Arun multi starrer. Lokesh Kanagaraj is known for his interesting, gripping and captivating stories. His LCU captured the imagination of all.\r\nNow inside talk is he readied a story for a multi starrer and even narrated the same to the heroes he had in mind. Lokesh narrated the story to NTR and Allu Arjun. Currently Allu Arjun is busy with AA22xA6 with Atlee while NTR is busy with Dragon with Prashanth Neel.\r\nLokesh Kanagaraj readied a story which has a powerful hero and another role which is as strong as the hero. After narrating the story to&nbsp; Allu Arun, he told him that he has NTR in mind for the other character and Allu Arjun told him that if NTR does the role, he will definitely do the project.\r\nNTR already did RRR with Ram Charan and War 2 with Hrithik Roshan and if he agrees, it will be his third multi starrer. Lokesh is yet to narrate the story to NTR. NTR after Dragon has projects with Trivikram Srinivas and Nelson Dilip Kumar.\r\n

NTR - Allu Arjun multi starrer on cards

Lokesh Kanagaraj lining up NTR -Allu Arjun multi starrer

\r\nPan India craze giving pain to Tollywood. Telugu filmmakers and stars have been under the obsession of Pan India craze and many feel that is now giving pain to all the stakeholders.\r\nFollowing the pan india craze, Tollywood makers are neglecting the Telugu actors to include actors from Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam industries.\r\nDirector Teja says &ldquo;Pan-India is turning out to be pain-India, as hundreds of Telugu artists have been deprived of work and livelihood over the last few years,&rdquo;\r\nHe is currently doing a pan India project with newcomer Amitov in the lead and casting all Telugu actors. He says &ldquo;I want to break the myth that casting actors from multiple languages is essential for success. My film will prove that Telugu talent alone is more than capable,&rdquo;\r\nHe adds &ldquo;Today, even comedians, character artists, and friendly roles are being filled by actors from other languages,&rdquo; He shares &ldquo;We have over 1,000 registered actors&mdash;both men and women&mdash;in the Movie Artistes Association. Many of them are talented and proven performers. If this obsession with an unproven pan-India idea continues, where will these artists find work?&rdquo;\r\nHe rues &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t want to take names, but only a handful of films truly connected with non-Telugu audiences across India. Still, the obsession hasn&rsquo;t subsided. Filmmakers are blindly inflating budgets, losing money, and in the process, killing Telugu talent,&rdquo;\r\nHe points \"Actually, the pan-India wave gained momentum after the massive success of Baahubali 2, RRR, Pushpa: The Rise, Kalki 2898 AD, and HanuMan. However, he notes that several other films&mdash;such as Thandel, HIT 3, Lucky Bhaskar, Mirai, They Call Him OG, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, Andhra King Taluka, and Akhanda 2&mdash;were heavily promoted in Hindi but failed to make a meaningful impact beyond the Telugu states\"\r\nPointing to Kantara, he says &ldquo;Malayalam cinema too has been earning global acclaim by trusting its own talent,\"\r\nHowever, Abhishek Agarwal says &ldquo;We had Anupam Kher play a blind professor in Karthikeya 2. His role, explaining the glory of Lord Krishna, elevated the story,&rdquo; he says. &ldquo;We have again roped him in for our upcoming film, India House, where he plays freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma.&rdquo;\r\nHe adds &ldquo;Telugu films have broken regional and language barriers. To attract Hindi distributors and OTT platforms, casting actors from different industries becomes important. Barring a few misses, Telugu cinema is being discussed worldwide&mdash;we should be proud of that. We are racing ahead.&rdquo;\r\n

Tollywood Neglecting Telugu actors

Pan India craze giving pain to Tollywood

\r\nDhurandhar, Aditya Dhar\'s adrenaline fueled spy thriller starring Ranveer Singh, is breaking records. In just 10 days, the film has crossed the â‚¹350-crore net mark in India and â‚¹530 crore globally, making it the fourth highest grossing Indian film of 2025.\r\nThe momentum is palpable: after a strong opening weekend (â‚¹103 crore), Dhurandhar smashed expectations in its second weekend, earning â‚¹112 crore (â‚¹53 crore on Saturday, â‚¹59 crore on Sunday). On Day 10, it added another â‚¹59 crore, pushing the India net total to â‚¹351.75 crore (â‚¹422 crore gross).\r\nInternationally, the film has raked in $12 million in 10 days, with $4.5 million coming in the second weekend alone. Dhurandhar has outpaced hits like Pushpa 1, Dunki and War, and is eyeing the â‚¹600 crore milestone.\r\nWith mixed reviews but raving audiences, the film maintained its pace on weekdays â‚¹23.25 crore (Monday), â‚¹27 crore (Tuesday), and â‚¹27 crore each on Wednesday and Thursday. The ensemble cast, including Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal, adds depth to this action-packed narrative. A sequel, Dhurandhar Part 2, is set for March 19, 2026.\r\n

Dhurandhar Crosses 500 Crores

Dhurandhar Ten Days Worldwide Boxoffice Collections

\r\nShocking rumours on Jana Nayagan. Thalapathy Vijay is coming to entertain viewers with Jana Nayagan. Expectations are high on this project directed by H.Vinoth as this happens to be Vijay\'s final project before he concentrates fullfledged on the upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu and propel his party TVK to power.\r\nThe film is up for release on 9 Jan 2026 and already the makers arranged for a grand audio launch in Malaysia. Anirudh Ravichander is the music director for the film and many say that with this one event the organisers will get a whopping Rs 50crs returns. The film is releasing in Telugu as Jana Nayakudu.\r\nBut in the midst of all this shocking rumours are spreading and with no updates from the makers, tension is increasing among fans. Reports are coming that Naga Vamsi acquired the rights of Jana Nayagan in Tlugu. Currently he is busy with his film Anaganaga Ok Raju which is releasing during Sankranti.\r\nIf Jana Nayagan backsoff at the last minute, then it will be a huge advantage to Prabhas\' The Raja Saab which is releasing on the same date. The film is directed by Maruthi and stars Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar and Niddhi Agerwal as the female leads.\r\n

What is going on in Jana Nayagan

Shocking rumours on Jana Nayagan

Patang, a vibrant comedy sports drama centred around a thrilling kite flying competition, is set to hit theaters worldwide on December 25, promising a youthful cinematic experience. Produced by Vijay Sekhar Anne, Sampath, Suresh Kothinti, and Nani Bandreddy under Cinematic Elements and Rishan Cinemas, the film is presented by the renowned D. Suresh Babu.

The cast features Instagram sensation Preethi Pagadala, Pranav Kaushik (Zee Sarigampa runner-up), and Vamsi Pujith in lead roles, with a special appearance by singer S.P. Charan. Directed by Praneeth Prathipati, Patang boasts colourful visuals and a story that takes centre stage, amplified by Jose Jimmy&rsquo;s catchy soundtrack that sparks positive vibes.

The producers are thrilled to partner with D. Suresh Babu, emphasizing the film&rsquo;s youthful energy and uncompromising quality despite featuring newcomers. The competition driven narrative is designed to engage audiences of all ages, making it a potential festive hit this December.

The trailer, released recently, has piqued interest with its fun and lively glimpse, building anticipation for the full movie. Promotions are in full swing as Patang prepares to bring a refreshing vibe to theaters.

Interesting Trailer Of Patang 

Patang Trailer A Vibrant Sports Drama

Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala becoming parents. Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary. It is known that Naga Chaitanya and Samantha got married in 2017 and later parted ways in 2021. Later Naga Chaitanya met Sobhita and both fell in love and got married in 2024.
They completed one year of wedding and celebrated their anniversary going to a temple. Now reports are coming that Sobhita Dhulipala is pregnant and Naga Chaitanya will be becoming a proud father. The couple are expected to share the good news in the coming days soon.
It is known that recently Samantha got married to Raj Nidamuru and both are enjoying their marital bliss. Thus the fans of both Naga Chaitanya and Samantha are happy. Naga Chaitanya is currently starring in a mystic thriller under the direction of Karthik Dandu of Virupaksha fame.
&nbsp;
The film is a socio fantasy entertainer and Sukumar is co-producing it. Naga Chaitanya was last seen in Thandel under the direction of Chandoo Mondeti.

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