Varun Dhawan is starring in a patriotic entertainer Border 2. The film directed by Anurag Singh is progressing at a&nbsp; brisk pace.\r\nThe makers released the first look of Ahan Shetty from the film. In the first look, Ahan Shetty showed him in the midst of combat, his face streaked with blood and his expression marked by determination, as he holds a military gun and stands on duty.\r\nThe film stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Medha Rana, Mona Singh, and Sonam Bajwa in important roles. Expectations are high on the film as it is the sequel to the evergreen classic Border.\r\nGulshan Kumar and T-Series, in partnership with J.P. Dutta&rsquo;s J.P. Films is presenting the film. The film is set for a grand release on 23 Jan 2026 as Republic Day special. The film highlights the patriotism, courage, and sacrifice at the nation&rsquo;s borders by the Indian army.\r\n&nbsp;

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 Ahan Shetty becomes combat ready

Ahan Shetty First Look from Border 2 released

V.Shantaram biopic is progressing at a&nbsp; brisk pace&nbsp; under the direction of by Abhijeet Shirish Despande.

The makers released the first look of Tamannaah who is playing the role of V.Shantaram's second wife Jayashree. In the first look Tamannaah draped in a gorgeous pink Nauvari saree that highlights her effortless grace.

Tamannaah speaking about her role, shared her excitement saying &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a great responsibility to portray a character rooted in one of the most influential eras of our cinema. And I feel immensely honoured to bring to life Jayashree, as she has been part of such legendary projects, and the amount of grace she had was surreal. Shantaram built a legacy that continues to shape generations, and decoding his universe has allowed me to witness the brilliance of the man behind the legend. Bringing a piece of that legacy to the screen is truly a special feeling, and I am thankful for the makers of V Shantaram to see me as Jayashree.&rdquo;

The film stars Siddhant Chaturvedi in the lead role. The film stars Rahul Kiran Shantaram, Subhash Kale, and Sarita Ashwin Varde&nbsp; and is presented by Rajkamal Entertainment, Camera Take Films, and Roaring Rivers Production.&nbsp;

V. Shantaram biopic: Tamannaah FL 

Tamannaah first look from V. Shantaram biopic released

Aadi Pinishetty stars in the gripping thriller "Drive", with Madonna Sebastian as the female lead, produced by V. Anand Prasad under Bhavya Creations and directed by Jenuse Mohammed. The makers have unveiled the trailer, building excitement for the film&rsquo;s grand theatrical release on December 12.

The trailer introduces Praja Media Corporation, a prominent South Indian media house led by Aadi&rsquo;s character, Jay, who plans to move to London with his fianc&eacute;e. A mysterious hacker infiltrates the company, tracking Jay&rsquo;s every move, exposing secrets, and threatening his life. As Jay battles to stop the hacker, the stakes escalate, blending action, emotion, and suspense.

Who is the hacker, and can Jay outsmart them? The trailer raises intriguing questions, promising a thrilling ride. With impressive visuals by Abinandhan Ramanujam and music by Osho Venkat, Drive looks set to captivate audiences.

Drive features a strong cast including Raja Chembolu, Kamal Kamaraju, and Aneesh Yohannan Kuruvilla. Edited by Prawin Pudi and with action by Marek Solek, the film is poised for a memorable release on December 12.&nbsp;

Thrilling Trailer Of Drive

Aadi pinishettys Drive trailer out grand release december 12

Charming Star Sharwanand is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film titled interestingly as Nari Nari Naduma Murari.\r\nIt is known that the film is in Sankranti race and today the makers confirmed the film\'s release date. However they came up with a twist. They shared that the film will be releasing on 14 Jan 2026 from 5.49 PM onwards.\r\nThis means that the film\'s premiers will be on 14 Jan 2026 while the film will be releasing on 15 Jan 2026. The film stars Samyukta and Sakshi Vaidya as the female leads while the music is tuned by Vishal Chandrasekhar.\r\nThe film\'s story is penned by Bhanu Bhogavarapu which is bankrolled by Anil Sunkara and Ramabrahmam Sunkara in a prestigious manner.\r\nNandu Sarivigana is the dialogue writer while Gnana Shekar VS and Yuvaraj are handling the cinematography.

NNNM release date locked

Nari Nari Naduma Murari release date comes with a surprising twist

Power Star Pawan Kalyan\'s action based cop drama Ustaad Bhagat Singh is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Harish Shankar.\r\nThe makers today released the promo of the first single Dekh Lenge Sala. The promo which was released couple of minutes back is going viral on social media.\r\nDevi Sri Prasad came up with foot tapping beats turning the song into a party number. Pawan Kalyan came up with pulsating dance moves much to the delight of his fans. The lyrics of Bhaskara Bhatla is good and the song is sung in an energetic manner by Vishal Dadlani.\r\nThe full song will be released on 13 December 2025. The film stars Sreeleela and Raashi Khanna as the female leads. The film is bankrolled in a prestigious manner by Mythri Movie Makers banner. The film features Pawan Kalyan in the role of a powerful cop.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Dekh Lenge Sala promo from UBS

UBS: Dekh Lenge Sala promo pulsates with Pawan dance moves

Karthi is starring in a film titled Vaa Vaathiyaar. The film is directed by Nalan Kumaraswamy and it is releasing on 12 December 2025. The film is releasing in Telugu as Annagaru Vosthunnaru.\r\nKarthi\'s role resemble that of yesteryear legend MG.Ramachandran. Karthi shared \"Can\'t believe now that I dared to impersonate MGR\"\r\nHe continued \"Just thinking about it made me sleepless at nights. The thought that I might offend his hardcore fans by my acting made me scared. But then, I also know that growth comes when we face our fears. So, one day, I called Nalan and said, \'I am taking up your offer\',\"\r\nSpeaking&nbsp; about challenges, Karthi shared \"I thought I can kidnap children or politicians in this film, but Nalan brought me Vaa Vaathiyaar. It was a huge challenge, but I was hesitant and doubtful if I could pull it off, but I understood that we have to face our fears to enter the next stage. No matter how many times you succeed, this world will continue to speak about your failures. So you have to push yourself to try new things.\"

Karthi shared his scares of VV

Karthi Shetty on his apprehensions about Vaa Vaathiyaar

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>

 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

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