The stalling of Balakrishna\'s Akhanda2 on 5 December and with the rumours that the film would be releasing on 12 December 2025, drastically&nbsp; impacted the small films which announced their release date on 12 December.\r\nSandeep Raj directed Mowgli2025 starring Roshan Kanakala which was supposed to release on 12 December faed uncertainity over the relase, though Akhanda2 makers are yet to confirm the film release on the same date.\r\nIn the midst of all this, Sandeep Raj shared his frustration and disappointment. Sharing his feelings,he posted &ldquo;My dream of seeing the title Directed by Sandeep Raj on the big screen is becoming harder day by day. I think SILVERSCREEN hates me,&rdquo; He continued, &ldquo;Mowgli was made with the passion, sweat and blood of so many dedicated people like Roshan, Saroj garu, Sakshi, Harsha, DOP Maruthi, Bhairava and many more. I truly hope that all good things happen to Mowgli at the very least for their sake.&rdquo;\r\nThe film starred Sakshi Mahdholkar as the female lead. The film has Bandi Saroj Kumar as the antagonist. Even he expressed his anger over the entire fiasco. TG Vishwa Prasad and Kriti Prasad are producing the film under the People Media Factory banner.\r\n<div></div>

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 Young Director Disappointment

Sandeep Raj upset with Mowgli2025 forced postponment

Thalapathy Vijay after the tragic incident at Karur rally is organising another rally at Puducherry. This happens to be his first rally after the tragedy.\r\nEven as the preparations are in fullswing and fans of Vijay are thronging the venue, there was security breach and also fear gripped as a man carrying gun tried to enter the venue.\r\nThe person happened to be David, a guard for Prabhu, the Sivagangai District Secretary of the party. The authorities permitted the rally, confining the number of people to just 5000 in number.\r\nSenior Superintendent of Police (Law and Order) R Kalaivanan said attendance was strictly limited to 5,000 people, as requested by Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam.\r\nPolice denied permission to old people,children and&nbsp; pregnant women as the party of the security measures. People only with valid QR code will be allowed the rally.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Man carrying gun arrested at TVK rally

Vijay TVK rally - Man carrying a gun creates hulchul

In a good news to all the fans of Natasimha Balakrishna, the Madras High Court cleared decks for the release of the film.\r\nIt is known that the High Court stalled the film release on 5 December 2025 as Eros International approached it over the non clearances of the dues from the 14 Reels Plus banner, the production house of Akhanda2.\r\nAccording to the latest \"The Madras High Court has officially cleared Akhanda2 after Eros and 14 Reels submitted a settlement agreement... Distributors clearing all the payments... 12th December 2025...\"\r\nWith the decks cleared for the film release, the makers are planning to release the film on 12 December 2025 and are seeking permission from the governments of two Telugu states, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for the premiers&nbsp; and special shows and also hike in ticket rates which they have already done earlier.\r\nThis changes the release dates of various small films like Esha, Mowgli 2025 and Psych Siddhartha etc. The ticketing sites like Bookmyshow and others may open the bookings soon.\r\nThe film is the sequel to the hit film Akhanda and stars Samyukta, Aadi Pinisetty and others in important roles. The music is tuned by Thaman.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Madras HC clears Akhanda2 release

Akhanda2 hurdles cleared: Release date announcement soon

Power Star Pawan Kalyan is starring in a high octane action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh. The film directed by Harish Shankar is progressing at a brisk pace and expectations are high on the project as Pawan Kalyan and Harish Shankar earlier came&nbsp; up with the blockbuster like Gabbar Singh.\r\nIt is known that the makers are gearing up to release the film\'s first single. Today the makers will be releasing the promo of the first single and ahead of it, the makers shared more details.\r\nThe first single is titled Dekhlenge Saala and it is sung by Vishal Dadlani. Bhaskara Bhatla penned the lyrics for the song tuned by Devi Sri Prasad. The song will be released today evening at 6.30 PM.\r\nSpeculation is on that the makers will release the full song on 13 December 2025. Pawan Kalyan is playing the role of a powerful police officer in the film which stars Sreeleela and Raashi Khanna as the female leads.&nbsp;

Time ticking for UBS first single

Ustaad Bhagat Singh song promo today, more details out

Creative director Kalyanji Gogana, who earlier impressed audiences with distinctive works like Natakam and Tees Maar Khan, is back with yet another intriguing film Mario. Starring Anirudh and Hebah Patel in the lead roles, the movie carries the captivating tagline &ldquo;A Turbo-Charged Ramp Ride.&rdquo; Backed by Silver Screen Productions in collaboration with Rizwan Entertainment, the film has already piqued curiosity with its earlier promotional content. Adding to the buzz, Pioneer of Indian Cinema Ram Gopal Varma officially launched the trailer.\r\nAfter unveiling the trailer, RGV applauded the team and appreciated the intense, gripping narrative showcased. He particularly praised director Kalyanji Gogana for presenting the story in a compelling and engaging manner.\r\nDrawing inspiration from the iconic game beloved by &rsquo;90s kids, the trailer sparks instant nostalgia as a Mario figure in a car narrates the story. Hebah Patel appears as a film actress- retaining her own name, while the protagonist becomes captivated by her. But this is far from a conventional love story. A new drug hits the market, and those who consume it develop three extreme desires: an urge to gamble, to drink, and to seek physical intimacy. Soon, the plot takes darker turns with gang wars entering the scene, marked by Rakendu Mouli&rsquo;s dramatic entry as Bob Marley.\r\nKalyanji blends elements of romance, cinema, drugs, crime, entertainment, and conflict, crafting a narrative that promises an exhilarating, turbo-charged ride unlike anything seen before. The humor is on another level.\r\nHebah Patel looks stunning and exudes glamour in her role as a film star, while Anirudh brings a cool and composed vibe to his character. Rakendu Mouli stands out as Bob Marley, and the supporting cast Mourya Siddavaram, Yashna Muthuluri, Kalpika Ganesh, Madee Mannepalli, and Latha Reddy deliver impactful performances.\r\nThe technical departments shine as well. MN Reddy&rsquo;s cinematography offers vibrant, eye-catching visuals, while the background score by Sai Karthic and Rakendu Mouli injects both intensity and fun into the narrative. Editing, handled by Manikanth and Madee Mannepalli, keeps the pacing tight, and the production values look notably grand.\r\nWith such a promising trailer, Mario has definitely set high expectations ahead of its theatrical release on December 19th.

RGV Launched Gripping Trailer Of Mario

Ram Gopal Varma Launched Gripping Trailer Of Mario

\r\nRhea Chakraborty shares her thoughts on egg freezing. Rhea Chakraborty speaking to scribes, shared her thoughts and opinion on egg freezing.\r\nShe said&nbsp; &ldquo;I am 33 and I recently visited a gynaecologist for egg freezing. I am thinking about doing it,\" She continued &ldquo;It is such a weird place to be. Your body clock is telling you that you need to have kids, but your mind is telling you, you already have a kid - your brand, your business and you have to nurture that baby.\"\r\nRhea Chakraborty admitted &ldquo;Egg freezing is torturous but do it if it helps,\" and added &ldquo;At 32, I feel I have much more to accomplish in my career before thinking about starting a family,\"\r\nShe was the first runner-up on MTV India&rsquo;s TVS Scooty Teen Diva. She later became a popular MTV VJ, hosting shows such as Pepsi MTV Wassup, TicTac College Beat, and MTV Gone in 60 Seconds.\r\n

Rhea Chakraborty on egg freezing

Rhea Chakraborty shares her thoughts on egg freezing

Prabhas safe as earthquake rocks Japan. It is known that Prabhas flew to Japan to promote the release of his film Baahubali The Epic. The film is releasing on 12 December and ahead of it, Prabhas witnessed the film's premier screening on 5 and 6 of December.

He delighted all his diehard fans of Japan. Thus he kept the promise he made to Japanese fans during the promotions of Kalki2898AD. He promised to meet them after getting carried away by their love.

In the meantime, now reports are coming that Japan has been rocked with a massive earthquake of magnitude of 7.5 on Reichter Scale triggering tsunami warning. Fans of Prabhas got worried and expressed concerns over his safety.

In the midst of all this, director Maruthi assured fans about his safety. He posted &ldquo;Spoke to Darling. He is not in Tokyo and doing safe. No worries.&rdquo;

His upcoming film The Raja Saab is helmed by Maruthi and is slated for a grand release on 9 Jan 2026.

Earthquake - Prabhas fans worried

Prabhas safe as earthquake rocks Japan

\r\nRajinikanth on Padayappa sequel. Super Star Rajinikanth\'s superhit film Padayappa is rereleasing 12 December 2025 as Rajinikanth\'s birthday treat. The film also completed 25 years.\r\nThe film starred Rajinikanth, Soundarya and Ramya Krishnan under the direction of KS.Ravi Kumar. Ahead of the film rerelease, Rajinikanth spoke about the film\'s sequel. He said \"In my 50 years of career, I had never seen women breaking gates to watch a film as they did for Padayappa.\" He said for Ramya Krishnan\'s role, they have considered Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi among others. He said when they contacted Aishwarya Rai she didnot show interest.\r\nHe added&nbsp; &ldquo;Now, when I see sequels like 2.0 (sequel of Robo) and Jailer 2, I wonder why not Padayappa 2? The title will be Neelambari: Padayappa 2. We are discussing the story, and if it comes out well, much like Padayappa, there will be a Neelambari. It will be exciting for the audience, and I&rsquo;m working on it.&rdquo;\r\nHe said&nbsp; \"We didn&rsquo;t give the film to any OTT or satellite. I only allowed Sun Pictures to run it. It&rsquo;s the kind of film that&rsquo;s meant to be watched in theatres. And now, 25 years later, you will see Padayappa on December 12, my birthday.\"\r\n

Super Star on Padayappa sequel

Rajinikanth on Padayappa sequel

\r\nKrithi Shetty turns emotional over online abuse. Krithi Shetty speaking to scribes, turned emotional and broke down reacting to online abuse and criticism.\r\nKrithi Shetty said &ldquo;You&rsquo;re scrutinised so much, there&rsquo;s so much for you to deal with. There&rsquo;s so much criticism and hate for things that are beyond your control. It&rsquo;s very unfair. Even still, there are points where you face so much rejection. I do tend to lose myself a little there, even though I&rsquo;m typically a very optimistic person,\"\r\nShe added &ldquo;When I have those episodes of feeling really low, I know it&rsquo;s only my mom who has pulled me out of it. She always made me feel like I&rsquo;m so much beyond what I do. I really need that reassurance sometimes. Everything happened so fast that I didn&rsquo;t get the space for self-assurance and love. I didn&rsquo;t expect to need to be ready for all that. If someone in real life commented, I wouldn&rsquo;t care. But I don&rsquo;t have the answer to those online,\"\r\nKrithi revealed \"Everyone around me knows that I am a very sensitive person and often, because this is a very demanding job, you tend to lose yourself a little bit as you spend a lot of energy in acting.\"\r\n

Hot Beauty breaks down to criticism

Krithi Shetty turns emotional over online abuse

\r\nAllu Arjun stylish look goes viral. Icon Star Allu Arjun is known for his stylish looks and popular for making fashion statements. He shook the entire box office across the world with his performance as Pushpa Raj in Pushpa The Rise and Pushpa The Rule. Even as movie lovers are waiting eagerly for Pushpa The Rampage, he linedup multiple and exciting projects.\r\nHe is teaming with Atlee for AA22xA6 and also in talks with ace directors Sandeep Vanga and Trivikram Srinivas. Even directors like Lokesh Kanagaraj, Prashanth Neel and Sanjay Leela Bhansali are in talks with him.\r\nIn the meantime, Allu Arjun shot for a commercial endorsing a top brand. His look for the commercial is now becoming the talking point. He was seen arriving in the black car for the ad shoot and seen wearing a black shirt and cooling glasses. His swag and style made everyone develop coldfeet.\r\n

Icon Star makes style statement

Allu Arjun stylish look goes viral

\r\nChampion, is generating buzz with its first single Gira Gira Gira Gingiragirey and it\'s promotional material.&nbsp; Produced by Swapna Cinemas and Anandi Art Creations along with Concept Films, presented by Zee Studios, the movie stars Roshan and Anaswara Rajan, with Nandamuri Kalyan Chakravarthy and Archana in key roles. The film&rsquo;s second single, Sallangundaale, dropped recently, capturing the tender moments of a traditional wedding ceremony.\r\nThe song begins with a heartfelt scene of a bride&rsquo;s father comforting her as she prepares to leave home, evolving into a joyous celebration with family and village. Sallangundaale beautifully portrays the emotions of wedding and after events, resonating with viewers. Mickey J Meyer&rsquo;s composition blends emotion and festivity, while Chandrabose&rsquo;s lyrics vividly depict each ritual. Singers Ritesh G Rao and Manisha Eerabathini deliver a captivating performance.\r\nNandamuri Kalyan Chakravarthy and Archana shine as the bride&rsquo;s parents, and Roshan and Anaswara Rajan bring lively energy with their dance, choreographed by Brinda Gopal Master. The visuals, crafted by cinematographer R Madhie and production designer Thota Tharani, evoke a pre-Independence era charm. Edited by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao, Sallangundaale feels like a wedding anthem.\r\nChampion hits theaters on December 25, perfect for a Christmas release. With its emotional depth and celebratory vibe, Sallangundaale is set to be a favourite.\r\n

Sallangundaale from Champion out

Champion sallangundaale song unveiled heartwarming traditional ceremony

\r\nPrabhas intro song in Spirit to be shot extravagantly. Prabhas has multiple projects and while he is awaiting the release of his hilarious horror entertainer The Raja Saab which is slated for 9 Jan 2026 release, his films Fauji, Spirit, sequels to Kalki 2898AD and Salaar are in fullswing.\r\nAll eyes are on Prabhas\' Spirit with Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The film stars Tripti Dimiri as the female lead while Prakash Raj, Vivek Oberoi and others are playing important roles. Harshavardhan Rameshwar is the music director for the film while inside talk is Huma Qureshi would be doing a special song.\r\nNow reports are coming that the makers are bracing for the new schedule and for that they are erecting extravagant sets. They are erecting a special police set for the shoot purpose and it is known that Prabhas is playing the role of a powerful police officer.\r\nThe makers will be shooting high octane action sequence, which will introduce Prabhas in a powerful way on the big screen. Later , the makers will also shoot the entry song on Prabhas. Apart from Prabhas another heroine will also appear in the song. After the song shoot, the makers will shift to action episodes.\r\nSources say Spirit story itself will be completely new and different.\r\n

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