\r\nBalakrishna and Rajinikanth to be honored at IFFI2025. Super Star Rajinikanth and Natasimha Balakrishna completed 50years of journey in the film industry and International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be honoring them on the occasion at Goa which will be beginning on 20 November.\r\nSharing the details, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Information and Broadcasting (MIB) Dr L Murugan at a press conference ahead of the film festival, said&nbsp; \"Legendary actors Rajinikanth and Nandamuri Balakrishna will be felicitated for completing 50 years in cinema, marking a milestone that celebrates their enduring influence on Indian film culture.\"\r\n\"They will be felicitated at the closing ceremony, recognising their iconic body of work, widespread popularity, and contribution to shaping Indian storytelling across decades,\" the Minister of State added.\r\nThe IFFI will begin on November 20 and conclude on November 28. Its closing ceremony will be held at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium. The festival will be inaugurated with a gala float parade along the picturesque D B Bandodkar Road in Panjim, Goa.\r\nAshwini Vaishnav, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, said \"By introducing programmes focused on emerging filmmakers and digital storytelling, IFFI is nurturing platforms that champion new talent and celebrate the evolution of filmmaking in the digital age.\"\r\n

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IFFI2025- Balakrishna to be honored

Balakrishna and Rajinikanth to be honored at IFFI2025

Tollywood Celebs thank VC.Sajjanar for iBomma Admin arrest. The other day&nbsp; Cyber Cell cops of Hyderbad arrested iBomma admin Ravi for indulging in piracy activities and blacked out his youtube channel and websites in an effort to prevent piracy.

In the midst of all this, Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna met the Hyderabad Commissioner VC.Sajjanar. All the Tollywood celebrities thanked VC.Sajjanar and Hyderabad cops for the decisive action.

Chiranjeevi said &ldquo;Piracy has been robbing the industry of huge revenues. Imandhi Ravi openly challenged the police to arrest him &mdash; that level of arrogance was too much. Finally, he is behind bars. My thanks to the Commissioner and his team for this great achievement.&rdquo;

He praised officials like CV Anand and Kavitha, who had worked extensively to curb piracy. He said &ldquo;I heard a 22-year-old from Bihar was earning huge money through piracy. It&rsquo;s unbearable.&rdquo;

He continued &ldquo;We shouldn&rsquo;t give up once our film is released. We must unite and fight this menace to save the revenue of Telugu cinema.&rdquo;

Rajamouli thanked cops saying &ldquo;It was like a typical film sequence &mdash; a villain challenges the hero to catch him. Telangana police nabbed him within two months and proved their strength. Sajjanar and his team deserve full credit.&rdquo;

He cautioned people saying &ldquo;Nothing comes for free. There are always hidden costs. People think watching pirated movies is harmless, but these operators are making huge money. Their equipment and servers cost a bomb. They misuse personal data &mdash; your name, number, or email could fall into the hands of cybercriminals. This can lead to financial fraud and even danger to life.&rdquo;

Nagarjuna recollected that he met CV.Anand two months back and said &ldquo;They&rsquo;ve helped not just Telugu cinema but also the Hindi and Tamil industries. This is a prize catch.&rdquo;

Commissioner Sajjanar issued a strong warning saying &ldquo;Piracy is illegal &mdash; both uploading and watching. This is a big racket. Your data can go into the dark web, which is dangerous.&rdquo;

Celebs welcome iBomma admin arrest

Tollywood Celebs thank VC Sajjanar for iBomma Admin arrest

\r\nMari Selvaraj&rsquo;s sportsâ€‘action drama Bison Kaalamaadan, Bison in Telugu opened during Diwali 2025 and delivered a strong boxâ€‘office run, crossing â‚¹65â€¯crore worldwide and pulling in over â‚¹50â€¯crore in Tamil Nadu alone. The film became the director&rsquo;s highest grossing release, with worldwide collections nearing â‚¹70â€¯crore, and it gave Dhruv Vikram a much needed breakthrough as a lead.\r\nCompetition from Dude and other Telugu releases did trim some of its domestic take, yet the picture still earned widespread critical praise. Netflix India acquired the digital rights for all languages and announced the OTT premiere for 21â€¯November 2025. The platform will stream Bison Kaalamaadan in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam, making the story accessible to a panâ€‘Indian audience. The announcement came via the Netflix social media channels, sparking fresh buzz among fans who missed the theatrical window.\r\nThe narrative follows Kittan, a determined young man from a marginalized community who dreams of playing kabaddi for the Indian national team. His journey confronts deep seated caste prejudices, village feuds and personal sacrifice, drawing inspiration from the life of former kabaddi star Manathi Ganesan. Dhruv Vikram leads the ensemble alongside Pasupathy, Rajisha Vijayan, Lal, Ameer, Anupama Parameswaran and Azhagamâ€¯Perumal, delivering performances that critics hailed as careerâ€‘defining.\r\nProduced by Applause Entertainment in partnership with Paâ€¯Ranjith&rsquo;s Neelam Studios, the film features cinematography by Ezhilâ€¯Arasuâ€¯K, editing by Sakthiâ€¯Thiru and a score by Nivasâ€¯Kâ€¯Prasanna. After a successful theatrical run, the title is now set for a digital release, promising viewers a compelling mix of sport, social commentary and raw emotion when it arrives on Netflix this Friday.\r\n

Bison On Netflix From This Date

Bison To Stream On Netflix From This Date

\r\nMentor CBN - Protege Revanth all smiles. AP CM Chandra Babu Naidu and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy share good bonding, bonhomie and relationship.\r\nIt is known that Chandra Babu mentored Revanth Reddy as his protege when he was in TDP but after the inactiveness of TDP in Telangana after the bifurcation of the state, circumstances forced Revanth Reddy to chalk out a new path and he joined Congress and powered the party to power and he is now ruling Telangana while Chandra Babu is ruling AP.\r\nEven now many of Revanth Reddy\'s opponents consider himself as a TDP man and even TDP supporters consider the same. In the midst of all this, both CBN and Revanth were seen together smiling while they attended the Ramoji excellence award at the Ramoji film city in Hyderabad.\r\nThis is triggering rumours as to what they are plotting silently against their enemies as both are seen as smiling assassins.\r\n

CBN - Revanth turn smiling assassins

Mentor CBN - Protege Revanth all smiles

\r\nJayaâ€¯Krishna Ghattamaneni, grandson of the late Krishna, son of the late Rameshâ€¯Babu, and nephew of Maheshâ€¯Babu, is set to make his highly anticipated silverâ€‘screen debut in AB4. The film, directed by Ajayâ€¯Bhupathi, is presented by Ashwiniâ€¯Dutt of Vyjayanthi Movies and produced by P.â€¯Kiran under the Chandamamaâ€¯Kathalu banner. \r\nIt is billed as an intense love story that unfolds against rugged hills, delivering a soulful narrative rooted in earthy realism and deep human emotions. The makers have officially announced National Sensation Rashaâ€¯Thadani as the leading lady opposite Jayaâ€¯Krishna. Rasha, daughter of actress Raveenaâ€¯Tandon and distributor Anilâ€¯Thadani.\r\nRasha made her cinematic debut with Azaad and gained viral fame for the &ldquo;Uyiâ€¯Amma&rdquo; song. Ajayâ€¯Bhupathi, known for crafting strong female characters, has designed a powerful role for her in AB4..Principal photography is scheduled to begin this month, with the title and additional details to be revealed soon.\r\nThe upcoming project marks the rise of an exciting newâ€‘age love story in Telugu cinema, bringing together a debutant duo, a seasoned director, and a respected production house. Written &amp; directed by Ajayâ€¯Bhupathi, presented by Ashwiniâ€¯Dutt, produced by P.â€¯Kiran, under banner Chandamamaâ€¯Kathalu.\r\n

RT Daughter With Ghattamaneni Scion

Telugu debut for Rasha Thadani and Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni

\r\nSSâ€¯Rajamouli&rsquo;s upcoming film Varanasi, starring Maheshâ€¯Babu, was officially unveiled last night with a grand title announcement and a glimpse that hinted at massive visual scope. The teaser showcased multiple worlds and timeâ€‘lines, making it clear the project will rely heavily on extensive VFX. Many viewers expressed doubts about a summerâ€¯2027 release given the scale of effects required, yet Rajamouli and the production team remain confident in meeting the target.\r\nTo tackle the demanding graphics, the studio has divided the workload among five separate VFX teams, with each team handling a distinct timeline and universe. This parallel approach allows simultaneous progress across all visual segments, and work began well in advance. Rajamouli is personally supervising every output, while the shoot continues to feed fresh content directly to the VFX units for uninterrupted processing.\r\nThe schedule calls for all visual work to be completed by the end of 2026, leaving ample time for worldwide promotions and a Marchâ€‘end 2027 theatrical window. The aggressive promotion plan and the combined expertise of multiple VFX partners aim to ensure the film hits screens in the summer of 2027 without further delays.\r\nWith the official announcement behind them and a robust production pipeline in place, Varanasi is shaping up to be one of 2027&rsquo;s most anticipated releases, promising a blend of Maheshâ€¯Babu&rsquo;s star power, Rajamouli&rsquo;s storytelling, and groundbreaking visual effects. Fans can expect further updates as the teams move closer to the projected Marchâ€¯2027 launch.\r\n

Warroom For Varanasi VFX 

Multiple VFX Teams For Varanasi

\r\nThe Family Man 3 has the toughest villain. All eyes are on Manoj Bajpayee\'s The Family Man 3 directed by Raj and DK. The webseries will be streaming on Amazon from 21 November 2025.\r\nIn the meantime, it is coming out that the Family Man 3 will feature the toughest villian. Sharing the details , Raj said \" Jaideep Ahlawat&rsquo;s Rukma &ldquo;became the main character, the main antagonist, where he is almost the opposite of Srikant; he also has a girlfriend and a kid &mdash; a sort of &lsquo;non-family&rsquo; family.&rdquo;\r\nThe Family Man 3 will witness JK returns as the steady, sarcastic anchor. Priyamani&rsquo;s Suchitra steps back in, dragging Srikant into the daily mess he can never escape.\r\nSeason 3 has a North-East India arc, a layered antagonist and a world that feels rougher and more grounded, and this means that Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and other places are not just scenery but power the emotion, pace and tension of the show.\r\n

Toughest villain in The Family Man 3

The Family Man 3 has the toughest villain

\r\nHombale Films, the production house behind the massive hits KGF, Kantara, Mahavatar and Salaar, is reportedly in advanced discussions to purchase a stake in Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The buzz began after Diageo India, the current owner, signalled a possible sale, sparking widespread speculation among fans and media. Although Diageo has denied any firm plans, the rumor has generated strong excitement across Karnataka and the broader IPL audience.\r\nRecent reports from Kannada outlets highlight Hombale Films as one of the frontrunners among several interested parties, including Zerodha coâ€‘founder Nikhil Kamath, the Adani Group, JSW Group, Serum Institute&rsquo;s Adar Poonawalla, and Devyani International. The franchise, which finally captured its first IPL title in 2025, is said to be valued at roughly USDâ€¯2â€¯billion (â‚¹17,000â€¯crore), making the potential deal a landmark in sportsâ€‘entertainment collaborations.\r\nHombale Films&rsquo; interest aligns with its recent strategy to diversify beyond film production into sports and other sectors. The company has already partnered with RCB as the official digital partner since 2023, creating promos and engagement content, so a deeper ownership role would be a natural extension. If the acquisition moves forward, it could boost both the film house&rsquo;s brand and the franchise&rsquo;s fanbase across Karnataka.\r\nWhile no official confirmation has been issued, insiders suggest a jointâ€‘ownership structure may be formed, with Hombale Films joining forces with other private investors. The sale process is expected to conclude by Marchâ€¯31,â€¯2026, ahead of the IPL 2026 season, and fans are eagerly awaiting the final announcement.\r\n

Hombale To Acquire RCB

Hombale Films in Talks to Cobuy RCB

\r\nPaanch Minar trailer talk. Raj Tharun who is currently reeling under flops is coming to entertain with his upcoming fim titled interestingly as Paanch Minar. The film directed by Ram Kadumula is racing at a brisk pace. The film\'s promotions generated interest and the makers released the film\'s trailer.\r\nThe trailer showed Ram Charan experiencing immense pressure as a jobless person and to the top of it he gets a shock when he was gets involved in a murder. The trailer not only included intruiguing elements but also entertaining scenes to generate laughter.\r\nSekhar Chandra tuned music for the film which starred Srinivas Reddy and Ajay Ghosh in key roles. The film is releasing on 21 November and Raj Tharun is pinning all his hopes on this film.\r\nRaashi Singh is the female lead while&nbsp; Brahmaji,Nithin Prasanna, Ravi Varma, and Sudarshan are playing important roles. Aditya Javvaji and Pravin Pudi are handling the music, cinematography and editing departments and BG Govind Raj presenting the film produced by Madhavi and MSM Reddy under the Connect Movies banner.\r\n

Paanch Minar trailer talk

Paanch Minar trailer review

\r\nJajikaya song from Akhanda2 coming out. Akhanda 2 starring Balakrishna under the direction of Boyapati Srinu is releasing on 5 December 2025. The makers are upping the ante for the promotions and already the song Akhanda Thaandavam is going viral on social media. The song was released in a grand manner at PVR Juhu in Mumbai.\r\nNow, the makers came up with the update on the film\'s second single. The single is titled Jajiyakaya and it will be released in a grand manner from 5 PM onwards at Jagadamba Theatre, Vizag on 18 November. The makers released the poster where Balakrishna and the female lead Samyuktha struck and romantic pose.\r\nThis is increasing the expectations on the song. The film stars Aadi Pinisetty as the antagonist and Thaman is the music director. The film is the sequel to the hit film Akhanda and it is releasing even in Hindi also. Raam Achanta and Gopinath Achanta under 14 Reels Plus are producing the film.\r\n

Akhanda 2 - All set for Jajikaya

Jajikaya song from Akhanda2 coming out

\r\nAditi Rao warns against WhatsApp impersonator. Aditi Rao Hydari warned all her fans against WhatsApp impersonator. She shared \"Hi Everyone, I wanted to flag something that a few people brought to my notice today. Someone has been pretending to be me on WhatsApp, using my pictures and messaging photographers about photo shoots. It isn&rsquo;t me. I don&rsquo;t reach out like this, and I don&rsquo;t use any personal number for work. Everything always goes through my team. Please be careful and don&rsquo;t engage with that number. If you come across anything odd, just let my team know. Thank you to all those who have my back and are so protective and kind. Love, Aditi (sic).\"\r\nAditi on the work front is busy with Hindi film \'Parivarik Manu Ranjan\' and the silent feature \'Gandhi Talks\'. Internationally, she is working on the co-production Lioness. She has also signed Imtiaz Ali\'s Netflix series \'O Saathi Re\'. She is also starring in an untitled project under the direction of Rajesh M Selva.\r\nShe was last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali&rsquo;s Netflix series \'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar\'. It also starred Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Shekhar Suman, Adhyayan Sumar, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Pratibha Ranta, Fardeen Khan, Farida Jalal and others in important roles.\r\n

Hot beauty warns WhatsApp mimic

Aditi Rao warns against WhatsApp impersonator

Ravi Teja&rsquo;s latest release Mass Jathara has underperformed at the box office, and his upcoming project Bhartha Mahasayulaku Vignyapthi is slated for a Sankranthi 2026 launch. Amid the setback, industry insiders report that the Mass Maharaja is in advanced talks to team up with Samantha for a new untitled film. The duo would be directed by Shivaâ€¯Nirvana, who previously worked with Samantha on Majili and Khushi, making the potential pairing a highly anticipated commercial comeback for both stars.

If confirmed, the Ravi Tejaâ€‘Samantha collaboration would mark their first on screen pairing and offer Samantha a much needed mainstream hit after a series of projects that failed to click. Discussions are still ongoing, and neither the actors nor the production house has issued an official statement, leaving fans awaiting a formal announcement.

Shivaâ€¯Nirvana, known for romantic hits like Ninnu Kori, Majili and Khushi, has reportedly shifted gears toward a crime thriller for his next venture. The story, pitched to Ravi Teja, has received a positive response, and a November end announcement is expected. The director&rsquo;s massâ€‘action film Tuk Jagadish did not resonate with audiences, prompting the move toward a darker genre.

Ravi Teja, unfazed by Mass Jathara&rsquo;s flop, has already announced his next and remains focused on consistent output. The upcoming crime thriller, combined with the potential Samantha pairing, positions the project as a major 2026 release. Fans eagerly await official confirmation, hoping the combo will deliver both critical and commercial success.

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