Currently shootings are in fullswing even in the chilling winder season. Except for one or two heroes, all the Tollywood stars are busy shooting.\r\nCurrently Nani and Srikanth Odela\'s Paradise and Sree Vishnu\'s film&nbsp; bankrolled on Skandavahana Pictures and JD.Chakravarthy\'s film bankrolled on Rajahansa banner and Sharwanand\'s Bhogi are progressing in fullswing in Hello Native in Hyderabad.\r\nMahesh Babu\'s Varanasi is progressing at a brisk pace under Rajamouli\'s direction in RFC,Hydderabad. Prabhas is busy shooting for&nbsp; Spirit under Sandeep Reddy Vanga\'s direction in Koti, Hyderabad for the past one week.\r\nChiranjeevi\'s Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu under Anil Ravipudi\'s direction is progressing in Annapurna 7 Acres while Allu Arjun is busy shooting for his AA22xA6 project with Atlee in Mumbai.&nbsp; Ravi Teja and Shiva Nirvana are busy shooting for his film in Shankarapally Hyderabad.\r\nVarun Tej is busy with Korean Kanakaraju in Aluminum Factory, Hyderabad. Vijay Devarakonda and Rahul Sankartiyan\'s film is also progressing at the same place. Sai Dharam Tej\'s Sambarala Yeti Gattu is progressing in Thukkuguda, Hyderabad while Naveen Polishetty\'s Ananganaga Oka Raju is progressing in Annapurna 7 Acres, Hyderabad.&nbsp;

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Where Tollywood Stars are Shooting

Tollywood Stars shooting in these locations

Darshan\'s latest action drama, The Devil, made a solid debut at the box office, raking in Rs 10 crore net in India on its opening day, December 11, 2025. Despite the actor\'s ongoing legal troubles related to the Renukaswamy murder case, fan support remained strong, pushing the film to an impressive 63.75% occupancy rate.&nbsp;\r\nThe momentum grew throughout the day, morning shows started at 60.44%, dipped slightly to 51.74% in the afternoon, picked up to 63.47% in the evening, and peaked at 79.34% late night. This double digit opening outshines Darshan\'s 2023 film Kranti (Rs 9.8 crore) and recent Kannada releases like Mahavatar Narsimha (Rs 2.29 crore) and Su From So (Rs 78 lakh).&nbsp;\r\nHowever, it trails behind Kaatera (2023, Rs 11 crore) and the year\'s biggest opener, Kantara Chapter 1 (Rs 61.85 crore). The Devil now claims the second spot among 2025\'s top Kannada openers. With no major Kannada releases competing soon, except Akhanda 2, the film could maintain its momentum.\r\nThe Devil, directed by Prakash under Vaishno Studios and Jai Mata Combines, features Darshan in a dual role alongside Mahesh Manjrekar, Achyuth Kumar, Sharmiela Mandre, and Rachana Rai. The action-packed narrative blends power, vengeance, and love, drawing mixed reviews but praise for Darshan\'s performance. Given the buzz, The Devil might have a promising run, especially with its strong start in Karnataka.

The Devil First Day BO Collection 

Despite Jail Controversy Darshan Film Opens Good

Super Star Rajinikanth is celebrating his birthday today and he celebrated the occasion in the sets of his upcoming film Jailer 2.\r\nThe film Jailer 2 is directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar which is progressing at a brisk pace. According to the latest, Rajinikanth celebrated the occasion along with the Jailer cast and crew.\r\nSun Pictures shared a short video from the celebration that quickly raced across social media. Director Nelson and cinematographer Vijay Kartik Kannan were right beside him, guiding the moment with the same ease they bring to their work. The clip captured more than a cake cutting. It showed a crew that is fully aware they are building something that carries both the weight of the original and the excitement of a brand new chapter.\r\nJailer 2 is the sequel to the hit film Jailer.&nbsp; Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu and Mirnaa , SJ. Suriyah is playing an important role, while Shiva Rajkumar, Vijay Sethupathi, Mohanlal, and Mithun Chakraborthy are playing powerful cameos.\r\nThe film\'s music is scored by Anirudh Ravichander. Rajinikanth will be seen once again as&nbsp; \"Tiger\" Muthuvel Pandian and show his power as the powerful police officer.\r\n<div></div>

Rajinikanth in action on his B-Day

Rajinikanth celebrates B-Day on Jailer 2 sets

Kaantha, the 2025 Tamil period mystery crime drama thriller starring Dulquer Salmaan and directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, is now streaming on Netflix. After a successful theatrical run, you can catch this gripping film in multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada, with English subtitles.\r\nSet in 1950s Madras, Kaantha dives into the complex relationship between veteran director Ayya (Samuthirakani) and rising star TK Mahadevan (Dulquer Salmaan). When Mahadevan takes creative control of a project originally titled Shaantha, tensions escalate, leading to betrayal and a mysterious murder on set.&nbsp;\r\nInspector Phoenix (Rana Daggubati) steps in, pulling both men into a thrilling investigation. The film boasts a stellar cast, including Bhagyashri Borse in her Tamil debut, and a top-notch technical crew with cinematography by Dani Sanchez-Lopez and music by Jhanu Chanthar and Jakes Bejoy.\r\nThough speculated to be a biopic on MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, Kaantha is a fictional tale exploring fame, ambition, and rivalry. Reviews were mixed, but Dulquer&rsquo;s performance earned praise.

Kaantha Movie Out on OTT

Dulquer Salmaan Acclaimed Film Kaantha Now Streaming 

Ranveer Singh\'s spy thriller Dhurandhar directed by Aditya Dhar is going great guns at the box office. The film is getting rave reviews from the celebrities.\r\nNow, Icon Star Allu Arjun showered praises on the film after watching it. He posted \"Just watched #Dhurandhar. A brilliantly made film filled with fine performances, the finest technical aspects, and amazing soundtracks.Magnetic presence by my brother @RanveerOfficial, he rocked the show with his versatility.Charismatic aura by #AkshayeKhanna ji, and the rock-solid presence of\r\n@duttsanjay ji, @ActorMadhavangaru, @rampalarjun garu, and all the other artists. Sweet presence by #SaraArjun as well.Congratulations to the entire team - all the technicians, cast, crew, #JyotiDeshpande ji, and @jiostudios.Anddddd&hellip; of course, the captain of the ship, the brilliant and spectacular filmmaker @AdityaDharFilms garu. You nailed it as an ace filmmaker with full swag.I loved it! Just watch it and enjoy the show, guysss&hellip; \"\r\nThe film starred Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, with Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi in important roles.\r\nThe film is a sequel and the second part will be releasing on 19 March 2026.&nbsp;

Icon Star hails Dhurandhar

Allu Arjun praises Dhurandhar

The Telangana High Court has expressed strong displeasure towards the producers of Akhanda 2 and online ticketing platform BookMyShow for defying court orders and selling tickets at hiked rates. Justice NV Shravan Kumar questioned the disregard for judicial instructions, asking, \"Do court orders mean nothing? Why are tickets still being sold online?\"&nbsp;\r\nThe court specifically grilled BookMyShow, which claimed tickets were sold before the suspension order was received, demanding to know if sales continued at increased rates. In response, the High Court issued Contempt of Court notices to CV Anand IPS, Telangana\'s Home Department Secretary, and Ashish Hemrajani, CEO of BookMyShow, for allowing premiere shows to proceed despite the suspension of the government\'s ticket price hike order.&nbsp;\r\nThe next hearing is scheduled for two weeks later, with the court seeking a detailed report on ticket sales. Nandamuri Balakrishna and Boyapati Srinu\'s Akhanda 2: Thaandavam released today, December 12, amidst this controversy. On Thursday, the High Court suspended the Telangana government\'s memo allowing ticket price increases, yet lawyer Vijay Gopal filed a contempt petition alleging violations.&nbsp;\r\nThe court criticized producers and BookMyShow, emphasizing that ignoring orders to collect extra money from the public is illegal. Legal experts suggest the outcome could set a precedent for regulating ticket prices in future big releases.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

HC Serious On Akhanda 2 Producers

Highlights Court Angry On Government And BMS About Akhanda 2

Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya are celebrating one year of their wedding anniversary and on the occasion, Sobhita shared her feelings.

In her wedding video, Sobhita said that she doesn&rsquo;t believe people are incomplete and that someone else fills that void. &ldquo;And yet, in his absence, I would not be full,&rdquo; she said in the glimpse of their wedding released on their first anniversary. When asked about it, the actor admitted that she was &lsquo;feeling quite emotional&rsquo; when she said that.

She said &ldquo;But in that journey, while we reach there, I think there is a longing for someone &mdash; I guess someone who complements us, someone who&rsquo;s the yin to your yang or yang to your yin. And it&rsquo;s not like they come and like complete you, but through them you realise those parts of your personality. So in that longing is where I think a lot of love is born,&rdquo;

She shared , &ldquo;If you like something, you like to do something, you will make it happen. And it will feel easy. If you don&rsquo;t like something, even the most convenient thing can feel like, &lsquo;oh, so tough&rsquo;.&rdquo;

Sobhita on one year marriage

Sobhita shares her feelings on one year marriage with Naga Chaitanya

Tollywood actor and entrepreneur Dharma Mahesh inaugurated the third branch of Jismat Jail Mandi Restaurant in Guntur on December 11, 2025, marking another major milestone in his rapidly expanding food venture. The grand opening, held at 6 PM, became a vibrant celebration as over a thousand people participated in a massive bike rally, giving a heroic welcome to Dharma Mahesh upon his entry to the venue.&nbsp;\r\nThe event was a deeply personal and emotional moment for Mahesh as he was accompanied by his entire family, including his mother Kakani Aruna, father Kakani Venkateswara Rao, sister Kakani Bhagya Lakshmi, and Jismat&rsquo;s Legal Advisor and High Court Advocate Nagurbabu N, all of whom played key roles in the ceremony. Mahesh&rsquo;s culinary journey began in 2017 with the launch of Gismat Arabic Mandi in Guntur, which quickly transformed into a household name across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana through its unique Jail Mandi and Arabic Mandi concepts.&nbsp;\r\nOver the years, the brand expanded to more than 17 branches, earning a strong following for its authentic flavours and distinctive dining experience. Earlier this year, Mahesh restructured the business by converting his proprietorship into Gismat Restaurants Pvt. Ltd., strengthening the organisation for wider expansion. In a heartfelt decision, he also rebranded the company from Gismat to Jismat, dedicating the new name to his son Jhagadwaja, whose name begins with the letter &ldquo;J.&rdquo; The Guntur opening symbolises not only the growth of the brand but also the emotional journey with his son Jhagadwaja.\r\n<div></div>

Dharma Mahesh inaugurated Jismat Jail Mandi Restaurant 3rd Branch in GUNTUR 

Dharma Mahesh inaugurated Jismat Jail Mandi 

Keeping in precedent of celebrities approaching High Court for protection over their personality rights, film star and AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan approached Delhi High Court.\r\nAfter hearing his plea, Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora pointed out that Pawan Kalyan had already written to social media platforms regarding impunged content as per the order they have passed with regards to actor Ajay Devgn.\r\nThe Court had clarified that individuals seeking urgent takedown of objectionable online content must first approach the social media platforms first before directly seeking judicial injunction.\r\nSenior Advocate J Sai Deepak appeared for Kalyan. He said that Kalyan was aggrieved by AI videos circulated on Google, impersonation and fake association content on Meta and e commerce platforms.\r\nFollowing this, the court asked Pawan Kalyan to submit proof of infringing links and all relevant information to the social media platforms within 48 hours to enable them to take action as per IT Rules, 2021. The court posted the next hearing to 22 December 2025.

Dy CM approaches Delhi High Court

Pawan Kalyan approaches the High Court for protection

Ranveer Singh's adrenaline-fueled spy thriller Dhurandhar is breaking Bollywood records with its phenomenal performance. Released worldwide on December 5th, the film has shown incredible consistency in its first week, with Day 7 collections potentially surpassing Day 1's â‚¹28 crore net, a rare achievement for a major release.

The upward trend on weekdays is fuelled by powerful word of mouth, highlighting the movie's gripping narrative and high-octane action. Dhurandhar has comfortably crossed the â‚¹200 crore India net mark in just seven days, with total first week collections expected to hit â‚¹208+ crore net.

The film's occupancy rates were impressive across metros and mass belts, reflecting its strong appeal. Domestically, it&rsquo;s raked in â‚¹258 crore gross in seven days, while overseas, it grossed â‚¹59 crore, pushing the worldwide total to â‚¹317 crore. The US, UK, Canada, UAE, and Australia contributed significantly, with some territories seeing mid week surges typically reserved for festive periods.

The film&rsquo;s success is attributed to its intense action, engaging storyline, and standout performances, especially from Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna. With the trend still climbing, predictions point toward a â‚¹400 crore net, possibly even touching the â‚¹500 crore club, a remarkable feat for an A-rated film after Ranbir Kapoor Animal.

Dhurandhar Crosses 200 Crores

Dhurandhar First Week Worldwide Boxoffice Collections

\r\nShah Rukh Khan to meet Lionel Messi. Lionel Messi, legendary football player will be in India and according to the latest, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan announced that he would be meeting Lionel Messi in Kolkota on 13 December 2025.\r\nShah Rukh Khan confirmed the meeting on X, saying, \"This time round not planning my Knight in Kolkata. and hoping the day Ride is completely &lsquo;Messi&rsquo;.\"\r\nThe event will be held in the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkota, West Bengal. Shah Rukh Khan shared , \"See you guys on the 13th at the Salt Lake Stadium.\"\r\nWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool All India General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, former cricketer Sourav Ganguly, and tennis player Leander Paes will be part of the celebrations and Lionel Messi will be inaugurating&nbsp; what organisers have described as the world\'s largest statue of himself. The 70-foot structure has been created near the clock tower in Sribhumi using specialised fibre technology by artist Monty Pal and a team of thirty artists, completed within a few days. The statue is anticipated to become a major landmark, symbolising Messi\'s global influence and the city\'s admiration for the footballer.\r\n

King Khan to meet GOAT

Shah Rukh Khan to meet Lionel Messi

\r\nSpeculation on Golmaal 5 increases. Movie lovers cannot forget the laughing riot created by successful franchise Golmaal. Already four parts came in it and now excitement is on as speculation is increasing on Golmaal 5.\r\nRumours are coming that director Rohit Shetty&nbsp; contacted Kareena Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan. Rohit Shetty\'s simple like post on Instagram triggered all these rumours. The post said that Rohit Shetty &ldquo;genuinely enjoys collaborating with Sara and is keen to bring her back to the franchise alongside Kareena.&rdquo;\r\nThe Golmaal franchise has often relied on returning faces, and Kareena&rsquo;s history with the series gives the possibility added weight. Rumours have it that Kunal Khemu will be stepping in as the creative consultant after making his presence felt on screen in the previous franchisees.\r\nKareena last appeared in Golmaal Returns and Golmaal 3. Sara, meanwhile, previously worked with Shetty on Simmba, making her addition a familiar reunion. If everything goes accordingly Golmaal5 will go to sets in 2026.\r\n

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