Vikrant Karna stars in an interesting entertainer titled Nagabandham. The film directed by Abhishek Nama is progressing at a brisk pace and is racing for a grand release on 19 March 2026 as Ugadi special.\r\nAccording to the latest, the makers completed the&nbsp; high octane climax at Ramanaidu Studios, Hyderabad. The makers spent a whopping Rs 20crs climax and they have shot the climax in the backdrop of extravagant sets at Nanakramguda. Production Designer Ashok Kumar along with his team erected the set in a&nbsp; meticulous manner to give grand visual experience to viewers on the big screen.\r\nThai stunt master Kecha Khamphakdee, came up with high octane action elements to drive all crazy. The film stars Nabha Natesh and Iswarya Menon as the female leads while Jagapathi Babu, Jayaprakash, Murali Sharma, and B.S. Avinash are playing important roles.\r\nThe film revolves around Padmanabhaswamy and Puri Jagannath temple mysteries. Abhishek Nama speaking about the film shared \"Our story draws inspiration from a real-life event in the 1700s when Muslim rulers attempted to destroy Hindu temples. Around 3,000 Naga Sadhus bravely fought and defeated a mighty Muslim army in Gokul. Of course, we\'ve added a lot of fiction to craft a commercial entertainer,\"\r\nAbhishek Nama, Kishore Annapureddy, and Lakshmi Ira are producing the film in a lavish manner on&nbsp; Abhishek Pictures, NIK Studios, and Tarak Cinemas.\r\n&nbsp;

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Nagabandham shoots an extravagant climax

Crores for Nagabandham extravagant climax

Music director Sai Pallavi knownn for his works like Virata Parvam, Needi Naadi Oke Katha, and 90s today, revealed how, Sai Pallavi motivated and transformed him making him quit alchohol.

Talking about Rana and Sai Pallavi's Virata Parvam directed by Venu Udugula,he said , &ldquo;Sai Pallavi garu believed in me a lot. She insisted that my score is good and that they should use it.&rdquo;

He said after completing the BGM, he got a call from Sai Pallavi. He shared &ldquo;She said that when the film is released, I&rsquo;ll be the first one to get a good name. She told me I was extraordinary and asked me to focus on work, leave everything else. She was a star already back then. It made me feel like she must see the worth in me. It reminded me of where I came from and why I came into this industry,&rdquo;

Sai Pallavi was last seen in Thandel along with Naga Chaitanya under the direction of Chandoo Mondeti. She is set for her Bollywood debut with Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan debut film and also in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana.&nbsp;

How SP transformed music director

Suresh Bobbili remembers Sai Pallavi encouragement

Mahesh Babu\'s project Varanasi with Rajamouli is the cynosure of all eyes. Rajamouli generally takes 2-3 years for his project as he craves for perfection.\r\nBut KL.Narayana, the producer informed that Rajamouli is working on supersonic pace and the film is set for a grand release inn 2027. In the midst of all this reports are coming that the film\'s shoot has been on a break.\r\nInside talk is Mahesh went on a break and according to the sources Mahesh Babu after the completion of the first schedule flew on a vacation along with his wife Namrata and children Gautam and Sitara.\r\nEarlier Mahesh Babu posted a picture showing that Rajamouli locked him in a cell and snatched his passport. But now, even Rajamouli couldn\'t stop Mahesh Babu from going on vacation. Mahesh Babu will be resuming the shoot once he returns back from his vacation.\r\nThe film stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in important roles. The music for the film is tuned by Keeravani.&nbsp;

Varanasi is on break for this reason

Mahesh puts Varanasi on a break

Sandalwood beauty Chaitra J Achar is playing an important role in Prabhas' Fauzi which is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Hanu Raghavapudi. The film stars Imanvi Ismail as the female lead.

Chaitra J Achar speaking to scribes shared her feelings on Prabhas and about the film Fauzi. She said &ldquo;The filming has begun on a very interesting note,&rdquo; She added&nbsp; &ldquo;Being part of Fauzi is important on a couple of levels. I get to work in a big film, and working with Prabhas itself is a great learning experience. I want to understand how huge productions function, the rhythm of the set, the craft, and the attention to detail that goes into making a film of this scale. I am excited about the role because it is key to the story. Big or small does not matter to me. What matters is the world the film builds, and on that front, Fauzi is on another level.&rdquo;

About Prabhas,she said &ldquo;Apparently, the director had already shown him a few of my shots. So when I introduced myself, he said that he'd already seen some clips of my work and found them interesting. Although he is very shy, I made sure to tell him that I am a huge fan of his film Mirchi and that I have watched it at least 25 times. That was our initial conversation, and I hope I get to talk to him more as the shoot progresses.&rdquo;

The film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Jayaprada, and Anupam Kher in important roles.&nbsp;

S-wood actress raves about Prabhas

Chaitra J Achar about Prabhas and Fauzi

Rashmika Mandanna speaking to scribes, shared her thoughts on cyber crimes.&nbsp; She posted In an X post tagging Cyberdost, the official handle of the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre, Rashmika began with the quote, &ldquo;When truth can be manufactured, discernment becomes our greatest defence.&rdquo; She added, &ldquo;AI is a force for progress, but its misuse to create vulgarity and target women signals a deep moral decline in certain people.&rdquo;\r\nShe pointed out &ldquo;Remember, the internet is no longer a mirror of truth. It is a canvas where anything can be fabricated. Let us rise above misuse and use AI to build a more dignified and progressive society.&rdquo;\r\nShe continued &ldquo;Choose responsibility over recklessness,&rdquo; before issuing a stern message to those who continue to misuse technology, adding, &ldquo;If people cannot act like humans, then strict and unforgiving punishment must be served to them.&rdquo;\r\nMany celebrities became victims of deepfake videos, cyber bullying and trolling. They include Hema Malini, Kajol,Amitabh Bachchan, Keerthy Suresh to name a few.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

National Crush on Cyber Crimes

 Rashmika Mandanna on cyber crimes

AP DY CM, Power Star Pawan Kalyan landed in unnecessary conntroversy when he blamed the evil eye of Telangana people for the crop loss of the people in Konaseema region in Andhra Pradesh.\r\nFollowing this, political leaders and parties in Telangana warned that if Pawan Kalyann does not apologise then they would ban his films. Sources say if Telangana bans Pawan Kalyan\'s films it will surely impact him.\r\nTelangana Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy thundered &ldquo;If Pawan Kalyan does not tender an unconditional apology, his movies will not be permitted to be screened anywhere in Telangana,&rdquo; and added &ldquo;It is not Telangana&rsquo;s evil eye; in fact, under Andhra leaders&rsquo; rule, our people had to drink fluoride water for 60 years.&rdquo;\r\nT Prasanna Kumar, general secretary of the Telugu Film Producers Council says . &ldquo;I wish Telangana politicians don&rsquo;t mix up Pawan Kalyan&rsquo;s political statement with his movies since they are two different zones,&rdquo; and added &ldquo;Pawan Kalyan has the biggest market in Telangana and has delivered record-breaking hits like Tholi Prema, Kushi, Atharintiki Dharedi, and even his recent film OG collected over Rs 40 crore in Telangana state,&rdquo;\r\nHe says &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know the context, but political views should not curb his film career, which has been strong for the last two decades, barring a few duds,&rdquo;&nbsp; He analyses &ldquo;Nizam collections are key for producers to recover their investments. Telangana alone, with over 500 theatres, contributes 40 percent of the overall revenues in the Telugu states,&rdquo; and notes\" Pawan Kalyan has consistently outperformed many contemporaries in Telangana, appealing to audiences across castes and communities and achieving a numero uno status in the region.\"\r\nA distributor says &ldquo;Chiranjeevi&rsquo;s Praja Rajyam won only two seats from Telangana in 2009, but his son Ram Charan&rsquo;s Magadheera, which released just months later, smashed records and collected more than Rs 22 crore share in the region. Telangana people have clearly separated politics from movies, and I hope Telangana politicians do the same,&rdquo;

Will TS ban Pawan Kalyan films

Pawan Kalyan films will be affected if TS bans

\r\nEarly reactions to Avatar: Fire and Ash praise James Cameron\'s third film as a visually stunning, emotionally powerful epic with revolutionary VFX. The movie premiered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, where the cast and crew walked up a blue lit carpet set against the backdrop of volcanic themed designs inspired by the movie\'s new landscapes.\r\nAttendees, including film critics, industry insiders and select fans, lauded the movie, particularly for its expanded mythology, deeper emotions, and the overall narrative. The 197 minute film is being hailed as Cameron\'s boldest and most mature take on the world of Pandora.\r\nDirected by James Cameron and co written with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, Avatar: Fire and Ash continues the story of Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Salda&ntilde;a), set one year after the events of Avatar: The Way of Water. The latest instalment delves into the family\'s confrontation with a new threat - the Ash people of the Mangkwan clan, led by Varang, who joins hands with Quaritch.\r\nThe film rolls out globally throughout December, with India\'s theatrical release set for 19 December, coinciding with the US release. France will have a limited release starting 5 December, followed by releases in Tokyo on 10 December and London on 11 December.\r\n

First Reactions For Avatar 3 

First Reviews From World Premier Of Avatar Fire And Ash Praises The Film As Best VFX Ever

\r\nIcon Star Allu Arjun\'s biggest hit in India, Pushpa 2 The Rule directed by Sukumar in Mythri Movie Productions is now all set to release in Japan with dubbed Japanese version. GEEK PICTURES and Shochiku have announced the release of Pushpa: The Rule in Japan on January 16, 2026. The film\'s poster visual and official trailer have been unveiled, showcasing the intense action and drama that awaits viewers.\r\nPushpa: The Rule is a record-breaking blockbuster that surpassed Baahubali and RRR, grossing approximately 1900 Crores in India and becoming the No.1 blockbuster in Indian cinema history.&nbsp; The film stars Allu Arjun as Pushparaj, Fahadh Faasil as police officer Shekhawat, and Rashmika Mandanna as Pushpa\'s wife Srivalli.\r\nDirected by Sukumar, the movie is a global-scale action epic that spans India to Japan. The trailer depicts Pushpa\'s rise to the top of a smuggling empire, with intense conflicts, brutal combat, and spectacular action sequences. The poster features a striking deep red background inspired by red sandalwood, with Pushpa seated at the center, exuding charisma and dominance. The bold tagline, \"I Will Become the King of Smugglers!\", emphasizes his reign at the top of the smuggling underworld.\r\nThe film\'s success can be attributed to its gripping storyline, impressive cast, and expert direction. With its release in Japan, Pushpa: The Rule is set to captivate audiences.\r\n

Pushpa2 Japanese Trailer Out

Pushpa The Rule Japanese Trailer Released

\r\nMadhuri Dixit on eight hours work schedule.Madhuri Dixit speaking to scribes, shared her thoughts on eight hours work schedule. She is currently coming up with the show Mrs. Deshpande.\r\nMadhuri shared &ldquo;The thing is that when we did \'Mrs Deshpande\', we were working 12-hour shifts every day, like maybe more sometimes...So, I think to each his own. I\'m a workaholic. So for me, maybe it\'s different, but if a woman has that power and can say, \'okay, I want to work these many hours,\' then that\'s her prerogative, and that\'s her life, and that\'s how she wants to do it...Then more power to her.&rdquo;\r\nMrs.Deshpande is the official remake of French thriller La Mante and is helmed by Nagesh Kukunoor.&nbsp; La Mante tells the story of a serial killer who agrees to help catch a copycat murderer on the condition that she works exclusively with her estranged son, forcing the two into an emotionally fraught partnership. The series is set to release on December 19, on JioHotstar.\r\n

Madhuri on work hours controversy

Madhuri Dixit on eight hours work schedule

\r\nWhich producer Venu Swamy talking about.&nbsp; Astrologer Venu Swamy not only shot to fame but also landed in controversy when his predictions regarding film celebrities like Naga Chaitanya-Samantha, Akhil turned out to be true. However his off the cuff remarks landed him in trouble and he vowed not to predict the future of any celebrities.\r\nIn the midst of all this, when media met him after the marriage of Samantha and Raj Nidamoru, Vennu Swamy refused to talk about it. He showed his anger on media saying they asking him to tell something about celebrities and when he tell, they create controversy.\r\nHe then revealed that a top producer came to him saying that his film is up for release in three days time and hoped to turn the film into superhit. He said he is now performing homam to ensure that the film would be a big hit.\r\nNow people are wondering who could be the top producer. On December 5th, Balakrishna\'s Akhanda2 is releasing and they are speculating whether the producer of Akhanda2 met Venu Swamy.\r\n

Whom Venu Swamy referring to

Which producer Venu Swamy talking about

\r\nRao Ramesh in Ram Gopal Varma next. Maverick director Ram Gopal Varma is currently busy with horror thriller titled Police Station Mein Bhoot. The film stars Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role.\r\nThe film\'s shooting is progressing at a brisk pace and according to the latest, it is coming out that versatile Telugu actor Rao Ramesh will be playing an important role.\r\nRam Gopal Varma shared the picture of Rao Ramesh and Manoj Bajpayee shooting for an important scene in the film. The film also stars Ramya Krishnan in an important role. RGV confirmed Ramya Krishnan\'s presence in a similar manner sharing her pics from the start.\r\nThe film witnesses the reunion of Ram Gopal Varma and Manoj Bajpayee after Satya in 1988. The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh in an important role. Vauve Emirates Media Production and Karma Media and Entertainment are bankrolling the project.\r\n

RGV next features Versatile actor

Rao Ramesh in Ram Gopal Varma next

Is this Akhanda 3 title. Natasimha Balakrishna's action entertainer Akhanda 2 is racing for a grand release on 5 December 2025. Expectations are increasing on the film which is the sequel to the hit film Akhanda.

The film is also releasing in 3D format and also in Hindi language. In the meantime, the promotions are exciting all and speculation is increasing that the makers are now coming up with Akhannda 3 also.

During the promotions, the makers came with the display of Jai Akhanda on the big screen. This is triggering rumours that there will be Akhanda3 and it will be titled Jai Akhanda. Fans are already getting excited on hearing this.

The film stars Samyukta and Aadi Pinnisetty in important roles with Thaman tuning the music. Boyapati Srinu is the music director for the film produced by Ram Achanta and Gopi Achanta under 14 Reels Plus banner.

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