Sridevi Apalla who captured the imagination of all with her performance in the debut film&nbsp; &ndash; State vs. A Nobody is now starring in a film under the direction of Yuvaraj Chinnasamy.\r\nOn the occasion of Sridevi\'s birthday, the makers released the first look poster and also the film\'s title. The film is titled Haiku. Yuvraj Chinnasamy earlier directed TV series Aaha Kalyanam.\r\nThe film also stars&nbsp; Murali and Sesham Mike-il Fathima actor Femina George in a key role. Vijay Bulganin is the music director while cinematography is handled by Priyesh Gurusamy and editing by Sakthi Pranesh.\r\nThe film has been backed by Dr D Arulanandhu and Mathewo Arulanandhu and it stars Aegan in the lead role. Apart from this film, Sridevi is also starring in an untitled film with well-known producer Kotapadi J Rajesh starring as the lead. The film, which went on floors in July this year, also features popular Malayalam actor Arjun Ashokan, along with Aju Varghese, Abishek Joseph George, and Ashwin Kkumar, among others.

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Court beauty film titled Haiku

Sridevi Apalla film titled Haiku

Maverick director Ram Gopal Varma is known for his different genre entertainers and set a trend with his films few decades back.\r\nOf late he lost his charm and he is coming up with B and C grade films. In the meantime, reports are coming that Ram Gopal Varma is making his debut as the lead actor.\r\nThe film comes with the tagline Mad Monster and is directed by newcomer Nutan. Thummalapalli Rama Satyanarayana is producing the film. Speaking to scribes, he said &ldquo;I approached several big stars like Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, Nagarjuna and Venkatesh, but I couldn&rsquo;t get their dates. So, I decided to cast my &lsquo;god&rsquo;, Ram Gopal Varma, as the lead actor,&rdquo;\r\nThe film stars Suman in an important role as the powerful antaonist. Rama Satyanarayana says &ldquo;The shoot is currently underway in Mumbai. We are planning to release a teaser soon, and I will reveal more information at that time,&rdquo;\r\nHe shared &ldquo;I produced around five films with RGV as director, and two of them &mdash; Ice Cream and Ice Cream 2 &mdash; were quite popular,&rdquo; and said RGV is worth Rs 50crs as an actor and added &ldquo;But he did not ask for remuneration for this film. He wants to take it after the film is completed.&rdquo;\r\nHe added &ldquo;If I make a film with a big star, I&rsquo;m not sure whether it will release smoothly or not. But with RGV, he is a true showman, and I know the film will definitely hit the theatres because there is always interest around him,&rdquo;\r\nOn Suman as the villian, he says &ldquo;Suman delivered a powerful performance as the antagonist in Rajinikanth&rsquo;s Sivaji, and that&rsquo;s why I chose him for this film as well.&rdquo; The film is bankrolled on Bhimavaram Talkies in a prestigious manner.&nbsp;

Maverick Director turns Show Man

Ram Gopal Varma debut as hero in Show Man

Allu Cinemas is set to revolutionize the movie experience in Hyderabad with the launch of the country\'s largest Dolby Cinema screen. Located in Kokapet, this massive 75 ft-wide screen will offer an immersive viewing experience in DCI flat 1.85:1 format, featuring stunning visuals with Dolby Vision and Dolby 3D projection technology.\r\nThe screen will be paired with a Dolby Atmos sound system, promising to envelop audiences in cinematic magic. To top it off, the theater will boast \'pitch-black stadium seating\' for ultimate comfort. Fans are buzzing with excitement as the grand opening is slated to coincide with the highly anticipated release of Avatar: Fire and Ash, directed by James Cameron.\r\nOpening by Sankranthi 2026, Allu Cineplex is one of six Dolby Cinema installations in India, elevating Hyderabad\'s cinema game. This move underscores the growing demand for premium formats in the city, making it a hotspot for movie buffs.\r\nThe wait is on. When will the curtains lift? Stay tuned for updates, and get ready for an unparalleled cinematic journey with Allu Cinemas.\r\n<div></div>

Allu Cinemas To Have Largest Dolby Screen In India

Allu Cinemas Dolby Cinema Screen To Open With Avatar Fire And Ash

The trailer for Annagaru Vostaru, starring Karthi and produced by Studio Green, has dropped, and it\'s generating major buzz. Directed by Nalan Kumaraswamy, this action-comedy is set for a worldwide release on December 12. Powerful director Harish Shankar launched the trailer, praising it as \"completely engaging\" and sparking curiosity about the film.\r\nIn the trailer, Karthi shines as a fun-loving cop with a sharp sense of humor, whose childhood fascination with cinema shapes his personality. He&rsquo;s proud of his uniform, charming in romance, and clever in tough situations. When society needs a hero, he steps up as \"Annagaru,\" leaving viewers wondering about his transformation and mission. Karthi&rsquo;s presence, comedy timing, and action sequences hit the right notes.\r\nAnnagaru Vostaru boasts a starstudded cast including Krithi Shetty, Sathyaraj, Madhur Mittal, and more. With crisp cinematography by George C. Williams, sharp editing by Vetre Krishnan, and an engaging score by Santhosh Narayanan, this film promises a complete entertainment package best enjoyed.

Fun And Action In Annagaru Vostaru

Karthi Annagaru Vostaru Trailer Unveiled

\r\nPrabhas\'s upcoming romantic horror-comedy, The Raja Saab, is hitting a roadblock, it won\'t be released in IMAX format. The film\'s overseas distributor, Prathyangira Cinemas, announced that James Cameron\'s Avatar: Fire and Ash has secured a four-week exclusive contract with IMAX, blocking The Raja Saab from premium screens.\r\nThe clash stems from their release schedules: Avatar: Fire and Ash hits theaters on December 19, 2025, while The Raja Saab follows on January 9, 2026, falling within IMAX\'s exclusivity window. Despite this setback, the makers are \"pushing hard\" to secure special-format shows like PLF and DBOX, though these are also tied up with Avatar 3 for four weeks.\r\nDirected by Maruthi, The Raja Saab stars Prabhas, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Sanjay Dutt, showcasing a fresh, fun side of Prabhas. Interestingly, advance bookings have opened in the US, with ticket prices surprisingly higher than Avatar: Fire and Ash.\r\nMeanwhile, Avatar: Fire and Ash is generating buzz with its IMAX advance sales in India, priced at â‚¹2,400 for premium 3D formats in Delhi. The film follows Jake Sully and Neytiri as they face a new threat from the Ash People of the Mangkwan clan. With its visual grandeur, Avatar 3 is set to be a major cinematic event, leaving The Raja Saab to explore alternative premium formats.\r\n

The Raja Saab Faces Setback

No IMAX Release For The Raja Saab In US

\r\nRanveer Singh\'s latest spy action thriller, Dhurandhar, has made a thunderous debut, earning â‚¹27 crore net in India on its opening day, December 5, 2025. This impressive start makes it Ranveer\'s highest opener and one of the biggest debuts of 2025, surpassing trade predictions. The film has outpaced Ahaan Panday\'s Saiyaara (â‚¹21.9 crore net) and Thamma (â‚¹24 crore), solidifying its strong presence at the box office.\r\nThough Dhurandhar leads the pack, it takes the second spot behind Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna\'s Chhava, which opened with â‚¹31 crore net in February 2025. For Ranveer Singh, this beats previous highs like Padmaavat (â‚¹24 crore) and Simmba (â‚¹20.72 crore), marking a career milestone.\r\nDirected by Aditya Dhar and produced by Dhar alongside Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar, Dhurandhar is inspired by real events like the Kandahar hijack and 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Set in early 2000s Pakistan, it follows an Indian spy (Ranveer Singh) on a mission to dismantle the notorious Lyari gangs. The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun.\r\nWith a 3 hour 34 minute runtime and an intriguing post-credit segment, Dhurandhar is generating buzz for its gripping narrative and action-packed sequences. As it continues its theatrical run, fans are eager to see how it performs in the coming days.\r\n

Dhurandhar First Day Collection

Dhurandhar Marks Ranveer Highest Opener

Compliant against Aryan Khan for obscene gesture, Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan landed in trouble once again. This time, a complaint has been filed against Aryan Khan for making an obscene gesture.

Aryan Khan made this gesture at the launch of his brand D'yavol in Bengaluru pub. Advocate S Owaiz Hussain of Sankey Road and Tejas A Gowda of Jayanagar 1st Block have filed the complaints against Aryan Khan.

As several women were present, it resulted in huge controversy. Tejas Gowda, in his complaint, requested the police to take strict action against Aryan Khan. He also sought action against Mohammed Haris Nalapad, son of BDA chairman NA Haris, and Zaid Khan, son of Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, who were with Aryan Khan at the pub.

In his complaint, Hussain stated that he is filing the complaint on behalf of the general public seeking immediate registration of an FIR against Aryan Khan for committing criminal acts in a public event/party hosted in a pub in Ashoknagar police limits on November 28. Aryan Khan was recorded making the abusive gesture towards members of the public at the venue.

Meanwhile, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said police officers are looking into the matter and action will be taken based on their findings.

SRK son lands in trouble

Compliant against Aryan Khan for obscene gesture

\r\nAkhanda2 makers intensify efforts for release. Balakrishna\'s fans got a huge disappointment when the much awaited film Akhanda 2 got postponed at the last minute indefinitely following financial problems.\r\nIn the meantime, Akhanda2 makers apologised to fans and promised to hit the Bulls Eye. The came up with the following post.\r\nWe\'ve tried our absolute best to bring #Akhanda2 to the big screens, but despite our tireless efforts, sometimes, the most unexpected things happen, and unfortunately, this is that time. We sincerely apologize to all the fans and cinema lovers across the world who have been eagerly waiting for the film with so much anticipation. We are forever grateful to our dearest \'God of Masses\' #NandamuriBalakrishna Garu and #BoyapatiSreenu Garu for standing by us during this challenging moment. AKHANDA-2 WILL HIT THE BULLSEYE WHENEVER IT ARRIVES&hellip;COMING VERY SOON WITH A NEW DATE.\r\nNow reports have it that Balakrishna will adjust Rs20crs of his remuneration to the producers to help the film\'s smooth release. A source shared &ldquo;No Telugu star would have done this,&rdquo; The talks are in the final stages and the makers are now considering the alternate release dates.\r\nIn the meantime, US Distributors are seeking clarity and the makers though earlier considered December 12, they want to avoid clash with Hollywood biggie Avatar: Fire And Ash on December 19, as it works otherwise minimize theatre availability in USA and European markets. Inside talk is the makers are assuming for December 25 release.\r\nA source shared &ldquo;Admirers of Balakrishna have come out in full support to clear the roadblocks and pave the way for another box office winner.&rdquo;.\r\n

Akhanda2 promises to hit Bulls Eye 

Akhanda2 makers intensify efforts for release

\r\nPolice Complaint done with the shoot. Varalakshmi Sarathkumar and Naveen Chandra are known for different genre, performance oriented roles. They sharing screen presence with their upcoming film Police Complaint.\r\nAccording to the latest, the film directed by Sanjeev Megoti completing the shooting. Currently the post production is in fullswing and the makers will soon announce the release date.\r\nValakshmi Sarathkumar who have till now played serious roles will be seen in a completely different and entertaining role. Sources share the special song shot on Super Star Krishna will be the highlight in the film.\r\nSanjeev Megoti is known for his earlier works Aghora (Telugu&ndash;Tamil), Aaptha, Paurusha, Raghava Reddy, and Aadiparvam. The film stars Krishna Sai, Ragini Dwivedi, Ravishankar, Aditya Om, Srinivas Reddy, Sapthagiri, Gemini Suresh, Amit, Dil Ramesh, and Prithvi (Animal fame), among others in important roles.\r\nDirector Sanjeev Megoti said &ldquo;We are making &lsquo;Police Complaint&rsquo; based on the intriguing concept of the &lsquo;chain reaction of karma&rsquo;. Every action we do comes back to us in some form &mdash; and this idea is presented through a fresh, gripping horror-thriller narrative. Our team completed the shoot at a brisk pace with everyone&rsquo;s support, and the output has come out very well. Once post-production is completed, we will plan for the film&rsquo;s release.&rdquo;\r\nThe film\'s music is tuned by Arohana Sudheendra, Sudhakar Mario, Sanjeev Megoti while SN.Harish handled the cinematography. Anugozu Renuka Babu is the editor for the film produced by Balakrishna Maharana on MSK Pramida Sri Films banner.\r\n

PC reaches the finishline

Police Complaint done with the shoot

\r\nRajamouli pens emotional letter to Prabhas as he is in Japan for the special screening of his Magnum Opus Baahubali The Epic which is releasing&nbsp; on&nbsp; 12 December in the country.\r\nPrabhas during the promotions of his science fiction film kalki 2898AD promised to meet his Japanese fans and interact with them. Now he decided to keep his promise attending the premier screening of Baahubali The Epic ahead of its release.\r\nIn the midst of all this, Rajamouli, the director of Baahubali penned an emotional letter.\r\n&nbsp;&ldquo;Knowing you darling, if you&rsquo;ve already tasted the love of the Japanese audience, you must be in tears right now.\"\r\n&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve visited Japan four times and every trip came with the same question again and again, when will Prabhas come here? The more they expressed their wish, the more I wanted you to experience the love they have for you, and for them to see how much you care for them too.\"\r\n&ldquo;Finally, my Baahubali has arrived in my second home. I hope you enjoy Japan as much as I have enjoyed every visit. To all my Japanese friends, love you all. Arigato gozaimasu.\"\r\nResponding to the note, Prabhas shared a picture from the trip and captioned the post: &ldquo;Daaaarlingggggg @ssrajamouli&hellip; love you so much. Missing you here in Japan&hellip; we&rsquo;ll both come again.\"\r\n

Prabhas in Japan: Rajamouli Emotional

Rajamouli Emotional letter as Prabhas is in Japan

<div>\r\nSasirekha promo from Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu released. Mega Star Chiranjeevi is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming flick Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu. The film directed by Anil Ravipudi is racing for a spectacular release during sankranthi in 2026.\r\nThe makers today released the promo of the second song Sasirekha couple of minutes back.&nbsp; The song is shot of chiranjeevi and female lead Nayanthara and both are seen in colourful traditional attire. Bheems Ceciroleo turned music for the song for which lyrics are penned by Anantha Sriram. Bhanu master with his choreography came up with graceful dance moves to delight all. The song is shot in the backdrop of beautiful locations.\r\nThe song is sung in a beautiful manner by Bheems Ceciroleo, and Madhupriya. The full song will be released on 8 December. The film stars Venkatesh in a powerful cameo and&nbsp; Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela are bankrolling the project.\r\n</div>

Sasirekha promo from MSG out

Sasirekha promo from Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu released

\r\nIndiGo, India\'s largest airline, is facing severe disruptions in its flight services due to operational lapses, resulting in hundreds of flight cancellations over the last four days. This has had a significant impact on the Indian film industry, particularly Tollywood, with shootings being halted mid-way due to flight cancellations.\r\nActors from various film industries, including Tollywood, are struggling to reach their shooting locations in other cities. Producers who had planned combination dates for key scenes are shocked by the sudden cancellation of IndiGo flights, and main artists are unable to reach Hyderabad as per their schedules. The technical and staff issues plating IndiGo flights are not only affecting passengers but also the finances of the big-budget Tollywood film industry.\r\nThe situation is causing significant disruptions to film production, with producers facing huge losses due to the halt in shootings. The problem is expected to be resolved in the next couple of days, but the impact on the film industry is already substantial.\r\nThe IndiGo flight cancellations are a major blow to the Tollywood industry, which relies heavily on timely shooting schedules. With the festive season approaching, the industry was gearing up for a busy period, but the disruptions are putting a spanner in the works. Hopefully, the situation will return to normal soon, and film production can resume as scheduled.\r\n

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