\r\nVeteran Telugu actress Pavala Shyamala, celebrated for her impactful performances in over 250 films, is facing a dire situation. Struggling with severe health issues and financial woes, Shyamala and her daughter were reportedly asked to leave their stay facility despite their critical condition. With no income or medical support, the duo was left vulnerable on the streets, leading to a tragic attempt to end their lives.\r\nThe mother-daughter pair was rescued by the police, who intervened promptly and shifted them to a local charitable home for shelter, food, and basic care. This heartbreaking incident has sparked outrage and concern, with fans and the public questioning the lack of support from the Telugu film industry, given Shyamala\'s significant contributions.\r\nShyamala, known for memorable roles in Khadgam, Andhrawala, and Golimaar, has acted in multiple films and earned accolades for her powerful portrayals. Her plight underscores the challenges faced by aging artists lacking financial security and social support. In the past, she received help from actors like Pawan Kalyan and the Telangana government, including a monthly pension of â‚¹10,000.\r\nThe incident has prompted calls for immediate action from film organisations, philanthropic groups, and the government to ensure Shyamala receives proper medical treatment and safe accommodation.\r\n

Movie News

Senior Actress Attempts Suicide

Pavala Shyamala Suicide Attempt Police Rescue Her

\r\nA recent glimpse of Allu Arjun\'s phone wallpaper has sparked a fitness frenzy, with fans embracing his strict mantra, No Snack, No Sugar, No Soda. The image, marked March 27, 2026, hints at the actor\'s intense preparation for Atlee\'s action-packed AA22xA6 co-starring Deepika Padukone.\r\nKnown for his transformative roles in Pushpa, Ala Vaikunthapuramulo, fitness journey is a mix of discipline and dedication. He trains 7-8 times a week, focusing on stamina, strength, and conditioning. His day starts with fasted morning cardio, 45 minutes to an hour on the treadmill to boost metabolism and energy.\r\nAllu Arjun fuels his workouts with clean, home-cooked meals,&nbsp; light lunches with fresh juice, simple dinners with green beans, corn, and salads. He allows himself the occasional chocolate treat, adjusting macros based on each film\'s demands. His fitness philosophy? \"A healthy life is more important than a good body.\"\r\nThe viral wallpaper has fans trending #NoSnackNoSugarNoSoda, praising his consistency. With calisthenics and skill training, Arjun builds strength and flexibility for action-packed roles.\r\n

Allu Arjun On Strict Diet 

Allu Arjun Strict Diet For AA26xA6

Dhurandhar, the latest spy action drama directed by Aditya Dhar, is storming the box office both in India and overseas, with over â‚¹300 crore grossed in its first week. Starring Ranveer Singh, Akshay Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal, the film has received rave reviews for its gripping narrative and high-octane action.
However, Dhurandhar has been banned in several Gulf countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The decision stems from concerns over its perceived "anti-Pakistan" content, a trend seen in previous Bollywood films like Fighter and Tiger 3 that depicted sensitive cross-border themes.
The Gulf region is a significant market for Bollywood, and this ban impacts the film's potential earnings. Despite this, Dhurandhar is expected to have a solid theatrical run, thanks to its positive audience reception and strong word-of-mouth.

Dhurandhar banned in these countries

Ranveer Dhurandhar Banned In Some Countries

12A Railway Colony, the latest thriller starring Allari Naresh and Kamakshi Bhaskarla, has made its OTT debut on Amazon Prime Video, just 20 days after its theatrical release. Despite receiving mixed reviews and underperforming at the box office, the film is now available to stream in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, offering a second chance to audiences.

Directed by Nani Kasaragadda and penned by Polimera fame Anil Vishwanath, who also served as showrunner, the movie follows a suspenseful narrative set in a Warangal railway colony. The story revolves around Karthik, played by Allari Naresh, who unravels a murder mystery amid personal and political turmoil.

The film boasts a strong ensemble cast, including Sai Kumar, Viva Harsha, Getup Srinu, and Aneesh Kuruvilla, with music composed by Bheems Ceciroleo. Produced by Srinivas Chitturi under Srinivas Silver Screen and presented by Pawan Kumar, 12A Railway Colony&nbsp; explores themes of hidden truths and eerie twists.

It&rsquo;ll be interesting to see how the film fares on OTTwill it find a new audience or remain a niche thriller?

Allari Naresh Thriller Film On Prime

12A Railway Colony Now Streaming On Prime Video

The makers of Peddi, starring Mega Powerstar Ram Charan, have strongly denied rumors of a postponement. The film's new shooting schedule kicks off tomorrow in Hyderabad, with an extensive shoot planned in Delhi.

Team is aiming to wrap up the entire talkie portion by January-end. Post-production is also in full swing, aligning perfectly for a grand worldwide release on March 27, 2026. Peddi is generating buzz as a rural action entertainer, featuring Janhvi Kapoor opposite Ram Charan, with Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyendu Sharma in pivotal roles.

The film, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, boasts a stellar technical crew, including A.R. Rahman for music and R. Rathnavelu for cinematography. Despite the official declaration, industry whispers suggest a possible clash with Pawan Kalyan&rsquo;s Ustaad Bhagat Singh, hinting at a potential postponement.

It&rsquo;s worth noting that release date shifts are not uncommon in the Telugu film industry, so we&rsquo;ll have to wait for the final word.

Peddi Is Right on Track

Peddi on Track To Release On March 27

<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;\">Akhanda 2 (2025) Movie: Review What\'s Behind</h2>\r\nFinally, Natasimha Balakrishna\'s Akhanda 2-Thaandavam is releasing on 12 December 2025 overcoming all the hurdles it faced on 5 December 2025. The film directed by Boyapati Sreenu is releasing amidst huge expectations as it is the sequel to the hit film Akhanda. Fans are waiting eagerly as the film is also releasing in many other languages and also in 3D, 4DX, D-Box, PVR ICE and EPIQ formats. With Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu scoring blockbusters like Simha, Legend and Akhanda, interest levels are high on Akhanda 2. Akhanda 2 Thaandavam OTT rights have been acquired for a fancy sum by Neflix and streaming will be done after the completion of its theatrical run. Let us see what impact Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna makes on viewers with his film Akhanda 2 Thaandavam.\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;\">Akhanda 2 Thandavam (2025) Movie: Story Review</h2>\r\nAkhanda 2 Thaandavam story revolves around how an Aghora who relinquishes wordly pleasures and leads a detached life, reacts when the sanatana dharma is in danger. Indian government is at its wits end when people get affected by deadly virus at the Maha Kumbh Mela and their lives are endangered. They get the shock of their lives when the lab were they found the anti dote to the virus was attacked and research head Archana (Samyukta) gets killed while young scientist Janani (Harshali Malhotra) manages to escape with the vaccine.\r\nHowever her life is in danger when she faces attacks from all corners until she comes across Aghora (Balakrishnna). How the Aghora is connnected to these developments, what role he plays, how Nethra (Aadi Pinisetty), her father Anantapur MLA Balamurali Krishna (Balakrishna) reacts, what it got to do with the neighbouring nations China and Pakistan form the interesting part of the narration.\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;\">Akhanda 2 Thandavam Movie: Artists Review</h2>\r\nBalakrishna as usual gave in all he has in both the roles. He is stunnning and sensational in the role of the Aghora. He showed variations in his feelings and delivered dialogues in a powerful and impactful manner. He showed good mannerisms and bodylanguage in the role of the Aghora. He enacted good stunts and made his presence felt on the screen.\r\nHis role as Murali Krishna is very limited and did what was required of him. He delivered few dialogues and got a foottapping song with Samyukta. Samyukta is good in her role and she got limited scope to perform. She enacted couple of action sequences.\r\nHarshali Malhotra in the role of Balakrishna\'s daughter performed well in emotional sequences. She delivered dialogues according to the situation. Aadhi Pinisetty looked ferocious in the role of the villian. He transformed his physique for the role. Tarun Khanna made his presence felt in the all important scene as Lord Shiva. Others like Sarvadaman Bannerjee, Kabir Duhan Singh, Sharat Lohitaswa, Anish Kuruvilla played according to their roles.\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;\">Akhanda 2 (2025) Movie: Technicians Review</h2>\r\nAkhanda2 Thaandavam story is penned by Boyapati Sreenu. He continued from where he left in the first part. The narration starts smoothly with viewers taken from the end of Akhanda into Akhanda2. With the Aghora shown at the start, interest levels increases as the story takes viewers into the upcoming clear and present danger.\r\nHowever, right after that narration dips with the introduction of various characters and violent scenes appearing frequently with various elements plotting the downfall of the nation. The stage is set for the high octane second half with the breathtaking and stunning interval bang.\r\nFrom then on, into the second half, it is the fight between the good represented by Aghora and the various evil forces and enemy nation. Boyapati Sreenu, this time concentrated on elevating the character of Aghora to the next level. He emerged successful indoing so as he included many mass elements and action sequences to drive everyone out of the world.\r\nBut in the process, the story went for a toss. The story turned out to be weak and many scenes looked cringe and Boyapati depended on touching the sentiments of the people across the country by including dialogues pertaining to Sanatana Dharma, Rich Indian culture and traditions, current political atmosphere, touching the patriotic fervor by portraying China as the enemy and even referring to operation Sindoor. At the end of the movie, a hint was given that there will be an Akhanda 3 named as Jai Akhanda.\r\nThe action sequences are high octane and out of the world and with Balakrishna and Boyapati it is expected. However, this time they went overboard and crossed the thin redline. Boyapati can justify it with Balakrishna as Aghora having supernatural powers and he can fly in the air and also make enemies fly high with his trident. There are many illogical scenes which look silly like Balakrishna taking everyone singlehandedly entering into the enemy nation. The screenplay is decent and direction is good.\r\nThaman came up with one mass beat song. He with his background music drove all crazy. He gave thumping background score to elevate the scenes to the next level. He gave goosebumps with his background music. However, at times the background score turned out to be loud.\r\nC. Ramprasad, Santosh Detake\'s cinematography is good. They captured the locations in a beautiful and natural manner. VFX turned out to be below average and could have been better. Tammiraju\'s editing turned out to be a mixed bag. At times, the editing looked solid but many times, there are scenes that slowed the pace of the narration especially in the mid part. Production values are rich.\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;\">Akhanda 2 : 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;\">Balakrishna</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">BGM</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Action Sequences</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Cinematography</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;\">Akhanda 2 : 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;\">Weak Story</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">VFX</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Preachy Dialogues</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Missing Logics</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;\">Akhanda 2 (2025) Movie: Rating Analysis</h2>\r\nAltogether, Akhanda 2 Thaandavam turns out to be mass entertainer with a spiritual touch. Boyapati Sreenu showed Balakrishna in out and out mass role and he delighted all the fans by showing him as Aghora and spreading spirituality and sending powerful message in a action entertainer.\r\nBut he lost the plot as the story turned out to be pretty ordinary. Except for Balakrishna\'s Aghora role, the film offered nothing new and over the top action sequences and lengthy, preachy dialogues dampened the spirits. Little finetuning of the script, powerful elements would have added more firepower to this mass sanatana dharma entertainer. Considering all these elements,&nbsp;Cinejosh goes with a 2.5 rating for Akhanda 2.

Akhanda 2 Review

Finally the wait is over for all the fans of Natasimham as his film Akhanda 2 Thaandavam which was delayed due to financial issues and court order is releasing on 12 December 2025.\r\nFans are gearing up for wild celebrations at the&nbsp; theatres as the premiers are planned from 8 PM onwards on 11 December 2025 in an extravagant manner. Expectations are&nbsp; high on the project as it is the sequel to the hit film Akhanda.\r\nThe film is directed by Boyapati Srinu and stars Aadi Pinisetty as the antagonist. Samyukta is the female lead in the film for which music is tuned by Thaman.\r\nBalakrishna is playing dual roles and in one role he will be seen as an Aghora, protector of Sanatana Dharma. The film\'s teaser and trailer got good response and it is releasing not only in Hindi&nbsp; but also in 3D, 4DX, D-Box, PVR ICE and EPIQ formats. Balakrishna\'s daughter Tejaswini is presenting the film.\r\nStay tuned for Akhanda 2 Thaandavam review from Cinejosh team in couple of hours from now.&nbsp;

Today Review: Akhanda 2 

Akhanda2 Thaandavam releasing today

Hot Hunk Rana is known for his towering personality and macho looks. Speaking at an event, he said how he hid in a jugle fearing elephants.\r\nHe said the incident happened while he was shooting for Aranya in 2011. He said&nbsp; &ldquo;We were told we needed to leave by a certain time. But you know how films work, and we overshot. Suddenly, many people in the unit started running,&rdquo;\r\nHe revealed &ldquo;What happened was that wild elephants were crossing, and we all had to hide for some time without making any noise. We were all there for about three hours in the jungle, which was pitch dark. That was the first time I experienced how terrifying the jungle can be,&rdquo;\r\nRana recently presented&nbsp; Premante and produced Kothapallilo Okappudu and Kaantha. He is playing an important role in Tamil film Parasakthi.&nbsp;

Rana reveals why he hid in jungle

When Rana hid in jungle for this fear

Ravindra Kaushik, India's legendary spy, led an extraordinary undercover life that inspired awe and remains largely unknown. Born in 1952 in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar, Kaushik was recruited by R&amp;AW in 1975 for his acting skills and mimicry. He adopted a new identity, Nabi Ahmed Shakir, underwent circumcision, and mastered Urdu and Islamic traditions.

Kaushik infiltrated Pakistan, studied law in Karachi, joined the army, and married a local woman. For years, he sent crucial intel to India, saving thousands of lives, earning the title "The Black Tiger" from Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. But in 1983, his cover was blown, leading to brutal torture and a life sentence in Pakistani prisons.

Despite 16 years of imprisonment, illness, and heartache, Kaushik remained hopeful. He wrote secret letters, one poignantly asking, "Is this what people who sacrifice their lives for a big country like India get?" He died in 2001 in Multan Jail, buried behind prison walls, with his sacrifices unacknowledged publicly.

A biopic with Salman Khan was planned, researched over five years by Raj Kumar Gupta, but shelved due to expired rights and overlap with Salman's Tiger franchise. Now, Ranveer Singh's Blockbuster Dhurandhar was made with similar story of Kaushik and brings spy thrillers to the forefront, reminding us of Kaushik's brave, tragic tale.&nbsp;

SK Supposed To Do RK Biopic

Salman Khan Film The Black Tiger Based On Ravindra Kaushik Shelved

Priyanka Chopra speaking to scribes, shared her thoughts on Hollywood stereotypes. She said speaking at the Bridge Summit held in the UAE, \"So when I started looking for or seeking work in America, I cannot tell you how many times I said no to being, you know, the Indian girl who is supposed to speak with the exaggerated accent, be just pretty and, you know, sort of ornamental, that girl,\" she said. What surprised her most was the volume of such roles. \"I was so surprised by how many characters were written with that stereotype,\" she added.\r\nShe continued &ldquo;I really had to fight that for a couple of years until I got Quantico, which is a TV show of mine, where I played an FBI agent,&rdquo; Priyanka after her debut with Quantico, went on to star in Baywatch, Love Again, and Heads of State.\r\nShe is now starring in Varanasi which features Mahesh Babu under the direction of Rajamouli. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in important role.&nbsp;

PC takes on Hollywood stereotypes

Priyanka Chopra on Hollywood stereotypes

Actor Sharwanand, known for his taste in unique stories and premium lifestyle, has expanded his impressive car collection with a new ultra-premium Lexus. The actor, who already owns a Range Rover, Audi Q5, Mitsubishi Pajero, and BMW i7, picked up the luxury vehicle and drove it home himself, sparking buzz on social media.\r\nA viral video shows Sharwanand, sporting an all-white outfit and a neat ponytail, unveiling the Lexus at the showroom and taking it for a spin. Fans are loving the car\'s white-themed luxury seating and advanced features, praising its style and comfort levels. \"The premium feel is exceptional,\" netizens gove.\r\nThe Lexus matches Sharwanand&rsquo;s calm charm and elegant vibe, blending simplicity with sophistication. Celebrated for its comfort, tech, and smooth performance, this addition reflects his growing passion for standout vehicles. Fans are delighted, appreciating the subtle yet bold statement.\r\nWith this sleek ride, Sharwanand proves class lies in thoughtful choices. The new car has sparked excitement among followers, who love how it mirrors his composed nature.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Sharwa Owns Swanky Car

Sharwanand Adds Sleek Lexus to His Luxury Car Collection

People Media Factory, a leading production house in the Telugu film industry, has issued an apology to the Censor Board following controversial remarks made by actor Bandi Saroj Kumar at a pre-release event. The film, Mowgli, starring Roshan Kanakala and Sakshi Madholkar, hits theaters on December 13, a day after Akhanda 2.\r\nIn his comments, Saroj reportedly said a Censor Board member was \"frightened\" by his portrayal of a ruthless cop, sparking debate on social media. People Media Factory clarified that the remarks were unintentional and didn&rsquo;t intend to disrespect the board, emphasizing their respect for the Censor Board&rsquo;s integrity and guidance.\r\nThe production house has apologized, promising to retract the statement and remove related footage from all media. Mowgli, a forest-themed romantic drama, was initially set for December 12 but was postponed due to the clash with Akhanda 2.\r\nThe incident has gone viral, with fans curious about the film&rsquo;s reception. People Media Factory assures such misunderstandings won&rsquo;t recur and appreciates everyone&rsquo;s cooperation.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

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