Sai Pallavi is known for her exceptional and spellbinding performances. She is set to make her Bollywood debut with Nitesh Tiwari\'s Ramayana. While Ranbir Kapoor is playing the role of Lord Ram, she is playing the role of Goddess Sita.\r\nApart from it, she is also starring opposite Junaid Khan, Aamir Khan\'s nephew, who is making his debut Ek Din. The film is yet to release and inside talk is she is getting crazy offers from top filmmakers, stars and production houses.\r\nShe got a offer in Rajinikanth\'s film produced by Kamal Haasan. However, Sai Pallavi is yet to give green signal and sources say she is waiting for more clarity&nbsp; about her role. Even Vetrimaaran and Simbu also contacted Sai Pallavi for an important role but she didnot give green signal.\r\nSai Pallavi is keen not to lose all the charm and grace and the attention she is getting regarding her role of Goddess Sita and she doesn\'t want to lose it before or after the release of Ramayana and so she is very selective. Though earlier, Nayanthara after Balakrishna\'s Sri Rama Rajyam and Kriti Sanon after Adi Purush, quickly shifted gears and did glamor roles, Sai Pallavi doesn\'t want to do that and she wants to create a niche for herself as Goddess Sita.&nbsp;

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Sai Pallavi not to lose the divine charm

Sai Pallavi not signing crazy offers for this reason

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy the other day while allowing the hike in ticket rates for Balakrishna\'s Akhanda2 put a condition that 20% of the hiked earnings should go to the welfare of the MAA Workers Association.\r\nNow, producer Raj Kandukuri said CM Revanth Reddy\'s move won the appreciation of all the cine workers. He said \"It is a great move. He has given dignity and respect to every cine worker in the Telugu film industry. Some workers are struggling to find work, and the CM extending support to them is a welcome measure,&rdquo;\r\nHe pointed out &ldquo;This is a first-of-its-kind initiative and will go a long way in protecting nearly 14,000 workers belonging to 24 crafts in Telugu cinema,&rdquo;\r\nRaj Kandukuri says \"The government has mandated that 20% of the additional revenue earned through the hiked ticket prices must be deposited into the Movie Artists&rsquo; Welfare Association account to support film industry workers. A separate financial account will be opened and managed by the Telangana Film Development Corporation in consultation with the Labour Commissioner. \'Even Tamil Nadu and Kerala haven\'t issued such G.Os\'\r\n<div></div>

Cine Workers hail CM Revanth Reddy

Cine workers praise CM Revanth Reddy

Jismat Jail Mandi, formerly known as Gismat, proudly announced the grand opening of its second branch at Dilsukhnagar today at 12:00 PM, marking a major milestone in the brand&rsquo;s expansion journey. This development comes just days after the Ministry of Corporate Affairs officially issued the Certificate of Incorporation for GISMAT RESTAURANTS PRIVATE LIMITED on 02 December 2025, with CIN U56101AP2025PTC122355, formally transitioning the business from a proprietorship into a fully recognized Private Limited Company. The rebranding to Jismat carries a deeply personal meaning for Tollywood Hero Dharma Mahesh. The new identity is inspired by his 2-year-old son, Jhagadwaja, whose name represents the &ldquo;J&rdquo; that defines the brand&rsquo;s refreshed identity and emotional foundation. Mahesh emphasized that the legacy of the brand is rooted in his son, and the identity of Jismat is a reflection of family, purpose, and sentiment.\r\nThis Dilsukhnagar launch follows closely after the successful opening of the first Jismat Jail Mandi branch in Ameerpet on 23rd November 2025, a memorable occasion celebrated on Jhagadwaja&rsquo;s birthday. The Ameerpet outlet marked the beginning of the brand&rsquo;s new chapter under the &ldquo;Jismat&rdquo; identity, symbolizing both growth and personal legacy.\r\nSpeaking at today&rsquo;s inauguration, Hero Dharma Mahesh expressed gratitude to loyal customers and supporters, stating:\r\n&ldquo;The legacy of Jismat is Jagadwaja, and the journey continues..Jismat holds a special meaning for me it carries the essence of my son&rsquo;s name and marks the beginning of a new chapter for our brand,&rdquo; - Dharma Mahesh, MD of Gismat Restaurants Pvt. Ltd.\r\nSpeaking on the structural transformation of the company, Nagurbabu.N High Court Advocate and Legal Advisor of Gismat Restaurants Private Limited, said that\r\n&ldquo;Earlier, Gismat operated as a proprietorship. Now, with the company being officially registered as a Private Limited entity, all current and future branches will function under one unified corporate structure, ensuring stronger compliance, legal transparency, and smoother nationwide expansion.&rdquo;

JISMAT JAIL MANDI Second Branch in Dilsukhnagar

Hero Dharma Mahesh Opens JISMAT JAIL MANDI Second Branch in Dilsukhnagar

Payal Rajput captured the imagination of all with her redhot looks and sizzling and seductive scenes on and off the screen. However, after stunning all with her debut film RX100, Payal Rajput except for her performance in Mangalavaram, failed to set the screens on fire.\r\nShe is now starring in Venkatalachimi which is progressing at a brisk pace. Payal Rajput is celebrating her birthday today and on the occasion the makers released her first look from the film. The first look stunned all showing Payal Rajput in an intense and shocking manner.\r\nPayal Rajput hanging upside down in what appears to be a prison cell, with chains tied to her hands and a mangalsutra placed on the floor beneath her. Blood stains and the eerie, haunting atmosphere add a powerful and terrifying edge to the poster. The chained hands, the blood-soaked mangalsutra, and the unsettling silence in the room collectively elevate the suspense, creating massive curiosity and expectations around the film.\r\nThe makers posted \' First look and glimpse arriving soon\'. The film is directed by Muni. The film revolves around a tribal woman and her ordeals and how she overcomes them. The film\'s music is tuned by Vikas Badisa, Rahul Machineni is the cinematographer and and Marthand Venkatesh is handling the editing.\r\nThe film is produced by Raja and Pavan Bandreddy on Cinema Ticket Entertainment banner.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Venkatalachimi: Payal Rajput stuns

Venkatalachimi celebrates Payal Rajput B-Day with FL release

Balakrishna went out of the way to ensure the smooth release of his film Akhanda 2 on 5 December 2025. However, his efforts and the parleys between various stakeholders failed.

A source shares &ldquo;He charged Rs 30 crore plus for Akhanda 2 and hasn&rsquo;t received his full pay yet,&rdquo; An insider shared &ldquo;He worked for 120 days on this film, promoted the Aghora-centric drama in Mumbai and Chennai, and gave the project a much-needed boost,&rdquo;

He continued &ldquo;He reaches the sets on time, works tirelessly even in sub-zero temperatures in Georgia, and gives his all once he dons the makeup,&rdquo; He pointed &ldquo;He didn&rsquo;t raise any objections about releasing Akhanda 2 on December 5 and gave his go-ahead before financiers halted the release,&rdquo;

A source shared &ldquo;Industry bigwigs burned the midnight oil to release the film on December 5 and held negotiations with financiers, workers&rsquo; unions and the audio company, but in vain,&rdquo;

The source adds &ldquo;After many deliberations, the financiers reduced some costs and agreed to a one-time settlement of Rs 30 crore, assuring that they would permit the release,&rdquo;

The source revealed &ldquo;They were supposed to receive a share of revenues earned through playing songs on their channel, and this issue added to the producers&rsquo; woes,&rdquo;

The source pointed out &ldquo;They are planning to settle the issue out of court and secure clearance from Eros. They will also negotiate with others in the meantime to release the film in a week or two, if everything falls in place,&rdquo;

The source noted &ldquo;Producers are sure about Akhanda 2 rockng the box office since it had universal themes hailing Hinduism culture and traditions until these old issues came back to haunt them,&rdquo;

A top producer warned &ldquo;Producers need to cut down budgets, and big stars and directors must reduce their fancy remunerations to allow producers to breathe easy. Otherwise, many will be pushed to the brink,&rdquo;

C.Kalyan reveals " Out of nearly 4,000 registered producers, only about 20 remain active. The rest have gone dormant, burdened by debts and unpaid dues. I have a list of producers who are struggling after investing heavily in films with top stars over the past two decades&rdquo;

He concluded," With OTT, Hindi dubbing and non-theatrical rights losing value, even top producers are struggling to sustain themselves. A few may appear stable, but with the current wave of losses&mdash;even in star-studded films&mdash;it&rsquo;s uncertain how long they can survive,&rdquo;

A2: Balayya goes all out, parleys fail

Balakrishna out of the way for Akhanda2 release

\r\nDivya Khosla Kumar stunner on Bollywood. Divya Khosla Kumar is known for her different genre roles. She made her debut in film industry with Love Today opposite Uday Kiran and then flew to Bollywood. She recently returned back to Tollywood and starred in Sudheer&nbsp; Babu\'s Jatadhara.\r\nNow, speaking to scribes, she came up with a stunner on Bollywood. She said \"I myself feel that bollywood is a place where there are crocodiles all around and you feel like you are navigate your way through it.\" \"I think the most imp thing is to remain true to your own self. I will never sell my soul to get work. hota hai toh theek hai nahi hota toh bhi theek hai (If it happens fine, if it doesn\'t happen, it\'s still fine), and what\'s more imp is when you reach up you should have good slate of karma to carry with you,\" she added.\r\nWhile replying to a fan\'s question \"How do you maintain your mental health amidst all the toxicity in bollywood, pressure to look a certain way always and many such stuff? You always seem very positive and childlike innocent to me.\" during her interactions with the fans.\r\n

Jatadhara beauty exposes Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol recently unveiled a life size bronze statue of their iconic characters Raj and Simran at London's Leicester Square, marking the 30th anniversary of Aditya Chopra's cult classic, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ). This historic event celebrates the film's enduring impact on Indian cinema and its global recognition. DDLJ was Chopra's directorial debut, a project he spent three years developing, and it has become a timeless classic.

The statue is part of the Scenes in the Square trail, making Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge the first Indian film to be honored with this recognition. Shah Rukh Khan expressed his gratitude for the film's global recognition, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to share his excitement. He wrote, "Bade Bade Deshon Mein, Aisi Chhoti Chhoti Baatein Hoti Rehti Hain, Senorita! Thrilled to unveil the bronze statue of Raj &amp; Simran at London's Leicester Square today." He also thanked everyone in the UK for making this possible.

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge's success has been phenomenal, earning â‚¹102.5 crore and becoming the highest grossing Indian movie of 1995. The film's global influence has been widely acknowledged, featuring as one of only three Hindi films in the 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die list and placing 12th on the British Film Institute's list of the Top Indian Films of All Time. The film's themes of love, family, and tradition continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.

The unveiling of the statue is a testament to DDLJ's lasting impact on Indian cinema and its continued popularity among audiences. The film's music, dialogue, and characters have become an integral part of popular culture, and its influence can be seen in many films and TV shows that followed. As Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol celebrated this milestone, fans are reminded of the film's timeless appeal and its place in the annals of Indian cinema history.

DDLJ Statue Inaugurated In London

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge 30 Anniversary A Milestone in Indian Cinema

\r\nAllu Arjun remembers cast on one year of Pushpa2. Allu Arjun\'s Pushpa 2 created a sensation at the box office. The film completed one year since its release and on the occasion, Allu Arjun celebrated sharing his happiness and thanked his cast and crew and the fans.\r\nHe posted&nbsp; Posting a shooting still of him with director Sukumar, he wrote, &ldquo;PUSHPA has been an unforgettable five-year journey in our lives. This movie&rsquo;s audience has given us immense love, strength, and courage to dive deeper into our craft. We will always be grateful to everyone in this country and beyond for making it a phenomenon.&rdquo;\r\nHe added, &ldquo;It has been my honour to walk this journey with all my artists, technicians, the entire unit, producers, distributors, and of course, our captain @aryasukku garu. I thank each and every one of you for being part of this journey.&rdquo; Arjun ended the note with, &ldquo;With a heart full of gratitude once again&hellip; THANK YOU. #Pushpa #Pushpa2 #Pushpa2TheRule.&rdquo;\r\nBut few found fault with him as the stampede victim is still battling for life. Netizens reacted in the following way.\r\nOne person wrote on X (formerly Twitter), &ldquo;Hope you take care of the family that lost their life.&rdquo;\r\nAnother called him and his fans out, &ldquo;The little child lost his mother and he is in this condition just because of one man\'s desperation of attention. His Fans shamelessly celebrating it\'s anniversary by giving negative slogans on other heroes despite of donating to that family.&rdquo; One reminded him, &ldquo;The #Pushpa2 stampede victim is still not recovered and continues to be in critical condition even after one year.&rdquo;\r\n

Bunny celebrates 1 year of Pushpa2

Allu Arjun celebrates Pushpa 2 one year completion

\r\nGulshan Devaiah in Maa Inti Bangaram. Gulshan Devaiah captured the imagination of all with his performance in Rishab Shetty\'s Kantara Chapter 1.\r\nAccording to the latest, he will be making his debut in Telugu. He is playing an important role in Samantha\'s Maa Inti Bangaram. He says&nbsp; &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve been waiting for a good opportunity to do something with Samantha, and MIB came in at the right time, it seems,&rdquo;\r\nThe film also stars Madhavan in the lead role. Samantha is playing the female lead and also bankrolling the project under her Tralala Moving Pictures banner.\r\nDevaiah said said he was &ldquo;deep in preparation for MIB&rdquo;. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t want to say anything about my part or the film, but it&rsquo;s a pretty challenging part to play,&rdquo;\r\nHe shared \" I Look forward to meeting the audience&rsquo;s expectations and the hype around his anticipated Telugu debut. I&rsquo;m hoping I will put in the necessary effort and won&rsquo;t mess it up,&rdquo;&nbsp; The film is directed by Nandini Reddy.\r\n

Kantara star in Maa Inti Bangaram

Gulshan Devaiah in Maa Inti Bangaram

\r\nThe much anticipated release of Akhanda 2 has been pushed back due to an unresolved financial issue between the producers, 14 Reels Entertainment, and Eros. The production house owes Eros â‚¹27.8 crore with 14% interest, which has accumulated to over â‚¹50 crore. This issue has directly impacted the film\'s release plans, and the team is now trying to resolve the matter outside the court.\r\nEros is reportedly asking for 50% of the total amount to be paid immediately, along with cheques for the remaining balance, to withdraw the case. The team is working hard to clear the financial hurdles, but it\'s not the only issue they are facing. There are multiple financers\' clearances pending, and the total amount required to clear the financials is estimated to be around â‚¹60-80 crore.\r\nIn a surprising turn of events, Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu have stepped in to save the film from the crisis. They are taking a hit on their remunerations to support the producer through tough times. However, it\'s unclear if this will be enough to clear all the financial hurdles. The producers are working hard to resolve the issues, and an update on the film\'s release is expected soon.\r\nThe approval of Netflix is crucial for Akhanda 2\'s release, as they have bought the OTT rights for a huge amount. The platform has fixed a slot for the film\'s streaming, and any delay in the release could impact the schedule. The producers are trying to secure Netflix\'s approval before announcing a new release date, and fans are eagerly waiting for an update on the film\'s release.\r\n

NBK Step In to Save Akhanda 2

Another Hurdle Awaits Akhanda 2 In The Form Of  Netflix 

\r\nThe Devil, starring Darshan, is set to hit theaters on December 11, 2025, amidst controversy surrounding the actor\'s alleged involvement in the murder of Renukaswamy. Despite being in prison, Darshan\'s fans are eagerly awaiting the film\'s release. The trailer has already generated buzz, showcasing Darshan\'s complex character with a possible alter personality.\r\nThe film boasts an impressive cast, including Achyuth Kumar, Rachana Rai, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Sharmiela Mandre. Produced by J Jayamma of Shri Jaimatha Combines, in collaboration with Saregama Yodlee Films, The Devil promises to be an action packed thriller with a political subplot. The production team includes Prakash as the scriptwriter, Kantharaj SS as the dialogue writer, and Ajaneesh Loknath as the music composer.\r\nThe Devil\'s production team has worked tirelessly to bring this project to life. The action sequences have been choreographed by Ram-Lakshman, while Santhu Master handled the dance numbers. Harish Komme is in charge of editing, and Mohan B Kere serves as art director.\r\nInterestingly, this isn\'t the first time Darshan has faced controversy during a film release. In 2011, his movie Saarathi was released while he was in jail for a domestic abuse case, and it went on to have a successful 100 day run in theaters. Industry insiders believe The Devil could follow a similar path.\r\n

Controversial Hero New Film Trailer

Trailer Of Darshan Starrer The Devil Released

\r\nAjay Bhupathi on Mahesh and Raveena interference. Ajay Bhupathi of RX100 and Mangalavaaram fame is directing the debut project of Super Star Krishna\'s grandson, Mahesh Babu\'s nephew Jaya Krishna. The fim also stars Raveena Tandon\'s daughter Rasha Thadani as the female lead. This marks Rasha Thadani\'s debut project in Telugu.\r\nThe film is titled in a spiritual manner as Srinivasa Mangapuram and the shooting is underway in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh. Speaking to scribes, Ajay Bhupathi shared whether Mahesh Babu or Raveena Tandon interfere in the project.\r\nAjay Bhupathi said&nbsp; &ldquo;Zero, nobody has gotten involved, and they trust me implicitly. In fact, Jaya&rsquo;s family doesn&rsquo;t even know the story. But I&rsquo;ve been told they all feel happy their children are getting launched with me.&rdquo; About the film, he said &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not your usual love story,&rdquo; and added &ldquo;This is a love story, but it is going to be very rugged. It&rsquo;s emotional and has an innocence to it. It&rsquo;s going to be a story in my style. I always hoped to find good actors who are newbies to play these characters, and I&rsquo;m lucky to have found them in Jaya and Rasha.&rdquo;\r\nAjay Bhupathi revealed &ldquo;I was asked if I would introduce him and direct his debut film. And given Krishna garu&rsquo;s legacy, I feel honoured. When I saw him, I just knew he would be perfect.&rdquo;\r\nAbout Rasha Thadani, he shared &ldquo;Rasha was supposed to star in Telugu much before this, but it didn&rsquo;t pan out. Perhaps it was for the better, as she&rsquo;s well-suited for this role. We selected her before her debut film, Azaad, was released, and her song became famous.&rdquo;\r\nAbout their performances, Ajay shared &ldquo;I did not prep them much before going on set because everything was finalised last minute. Plus, I also wanted to bring out the best in them directly on set. At most, we worked for two weeks before going on the floors.&rdquo;\r\nThe film\'s next schedule is planned at Bellary, Karnataka. GV.Prakash Kumar is the music director. He said&nbsp; &ldquo;Nobody can make films like I do, just like I can&rsquo;t make films like others do. Music has always been important to my films, and I&rsquo;m sure these songs will resonate with people, too. I look forward to the audience watching this film in 2026.&rdquo;\r\n

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