\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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Is Golmaal 5 in the offing

Speculation on Golmaal 5 increases

\r\nRam keen to change his genre.&nbsp; Energetic Hero Ram recently came up with&nbsp; a film titled interestingly as Andhra King Taluka. The film starred Bhagyashree Borse and Upendra in important roles under the direction of P.Mahesh Babu of Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty fame.\r\nThe film got good positive talk but it failed to capitalise on it and turn out to be a hit at the box office. The film had good casting, good music and the backing of Mythri Movie Makers but viewers didnot get connected to the story completely.\r\nThis is forcing Ram to think twice and plan his career meticulously. Though star heroes can bounce back even after getting flops, this is not the case with Ram. Ram tried his look doing mass genres leaving aside his successful family and romantic entertainers.\r\nSources reveal Ram is now planning to change his route and is keen to explore horror genre and ideas from new directors. Buzz is he is considering the story narrated by Kollywood actor director Samuthirakhani. He may soon announce his next project.\r\n

Energetic Star changing his track

Ram keen to change his genre

\r\nRadhika Apte on rising violence in films. Radhika Apte is known for her ravishing looks and redhot performances. Speaking to scribes, she shared her thoughts on rising violence in the films.\r\nRadhika said &ldquo;I feel quite disturbed, and I have to say this openly&hellip; I am deeply disturbed by the violence at the moment that is selling as entertainment. I don&rsquo;t want to be bringing up a child in a world where that is entertainment. I just cannot deal with it,&rdquo;\r\nRadhika Apte added, &ldquo;If I want to tell a story of a man who chopped off people, I don&rsquo;t need to see the chopping and horrible things that they are doing to the person. That is not storytelling. That is not what I have ever seen. The effect of this on society is so large, and I find it deeply upsetting that that is what&rsquo;s selling.&rdquo;\r\nRadhika Apte is awaiting the release of her film Saali Mohabbat directed by Tisca Chopra. The film will be premiered exclusively on Zee5 from 12 December 2025.\r\n

Hot beauty on violence in films

Radhika Apte on rising violence in films

Chitrangada on Salman Khan improvisation in Galwan.&nbsp; Salman Khan is starring in the film Battle of Galwan under the direction of Apoorva Lakhia.

Now, speaking to scribes, Chitrangada Singh speaking to scribes shared how Salman improvided for his role in the film. She said "An actor can only do, what is written in the script, and as actors you have to add something. Luckily, with Salman, there is a lot of improvising, he likes to improvise on set, so a lot of moments and things are improviesd. Salman is a very big name and I am trying to do my best."

About her role in the film, she said "Being an emotional anchor in any action, or any such film is very very important. So, all that is written already in the script. Besides, if you do a good job, even if it is a five minute role, you will always be remembered, and that matters."

She added "I come from an army background so it is very important, and it is an important film". Earlier Salman Khan said "It is physically demanding. Every year, every month, every day it gets more and more difficult. I've to give more time now . Earlier, I would do it in one or two weeks, now I'm running, kicking, punching, and all that stuff. This film demands that."

Salman improvisation in Galwan

Chitrangada on Salman Khan improvisation in Galwan

\r\nMarathi actress Bhagyashree Borse is carving a niche for herself in Telugu cinema, impressing audiences with her stunning beauty and compelling performances. Despite mixed reactions to her past projects, she\'s grabbing significant opportunities, especially among the youth. Her recent film, Andhra King Taluka, showcased her elegance and acting prowess, earning her a growing fanbase.\r\nBhagyashree\'s trajectory is gaining momentum with multiple big projects. She&rsquo;s set to star in a female-led film set in the prohibition era of the 90s, playing a fearless young woman battling social challenges. Produced jointly by Swapna Cinemas and Venu Udugula, the film promises a gripping narrative, though an official announcement is awaited for confirmation.\r\nWith roles in Kingdom alongside Vijay Deverakonda and Kaantha with Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashree is expanding her footprint in South Indian cinema. Her transition from modeling to mainstream Telugu films has drawn strong audience recall, hinting at a promising career ahead.\r\nThe actress&rsquo;s versatility and charm have positioned her as a rising star in Tollywood. All she needs is a solid success.\r\n

Bhagyashri in Another Exciting Project

Bhagyashree Borse Next with 1990s Story Backdrop

\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

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;

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