&nbsp;&nbsp;Today we celebrate the birthday of legendary director K Raghavendra Rao. Fans call him Darsakendrudu for his huge body of work across many types of films. For over 50 years he has given Telugu cinema some of its most loved blockbusters. His name stands for grand songs, colorful visuals, and stories that connect with every age group. We wish him good health, joy, and many more happy years.Master Of Two Very Different StylesK Raghavendra Rao set two big marks in modern cinema. He showed heroines in a very glamorous way but never crossed into vulgar. At the same time, he made devotional films that even the young generation loved to watch. This rare balance made him special. From folk tales to fantasy to family dramas, he handled every genre with ease. He worked with stars from senior NTR to Jr NTR and gave hits in every decade.A Career Full Of 100 Films And MemoriesHis career has more than 100 films in over 50 years. He gave social films like Jyothi and Aame Katha. In fantasy he gave classics like Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari and Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya. Simha Baludu became a favorite in the folklore space. For devotional films, Annamayya and Sri Ramadasu are landmarks. These movies had great music, strong emotions, and rich sets. They are still watched and loved today.Blockbusters With NTR And ChiranjeeviKRR made many big hits with senior NTR. Adavi Ramudu is called the guidebook for commercial films. Vetagadu, Simha Baludu, Kondaveeti Simham, Justice Chowdary, and Major Chandrakanth are all landmark films in their team. He also gave many hits with Chiranjeevi. Gharana Mogudu was the first Telugu film to collect more than 10 crore. That record showed his power at the box office. His films always had strong songs, dance, and family feeling.Gave SS Rajamouli To Indian CinemaK Raghavendra Rao also helped new talent grow. He started RK Teleshow for TV serials and introduced SS Rajamouli as a director with Shanti Nivasam on ETV. Later he produced Student No 1 and launched Rajamouli in films with Jr NTR. He also guided the film as direction supervisor. Now he runs KRR Works and makes short films to support new directors. He recently produced the film Sarakari Noukari.Wishing The Legend A Great Year AheadOn his birthday, we thank K Raghavendra Rao for his films, songs, and vision. He shaped commercial Telugu cinema and also gave us pure devotional classics. He built careers, set records, and gave us memories for a lifetime. CineJosh wishes Darsakendrudu K Raghavendra Rao a very happy birthday. May he stay healthy, happy, and keep inspiring the next generation.

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HBD To Darsakendrudu K Raghavendra Rao

K Raghavendra Rao : The Director Who Changed Course Of Commercial Cinema

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The grand music event for Ram Charan’s film Peddi is set to happen today in Bhopal. The full song from the movie will be launched at the event. Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor will be present on stage for the song release. The film is directed by Buchi Babu Sana and is a village sports drama. Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyendu Sharma also play key roles. The shoot of the film is nearing completion and the team is planning a big release on March 27, 2026.Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav invited the Peddi team to his residence for tea before the event. Reports suggest that he will also attend the grand music launch in the evening. This is a rare honor for a film team. The Chief Minister praised Ram Charan and the film unit for choosing Bhopal for the big launch. The event is being held in a large stadium with heavy security and a grand stage. Fans from many states have reached Bhopal to see the stars and the live show.A R Rahman will give a live performance at the event today. He has scored the music for Peddi and this song is said to be a high energy track. This is one of Rahman’s few live shows for a Telugu film launch. The team picked Bhopal because the film’s story has a North India link. Peddi is produced by Vriddhi Cinemas along with Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings.Ram Charan plays a wrestler in Peddi and has trained hard for the role. The first look and trailer of the film got a huge response online. Today’s event will give fans the full song, live music from A R Rahman. The makers have planned more events in other cities soon. The song will be out on all music platforms after the launch.

Get Ready For Peddi Ki Aawaz

Ram Charan Peddi Song Launch In Bhopal Today With AR Rahman Show

&nbsp;&nbsp;Prakash Raj wraps Drishyam3. It is known that the fate of Mohanlal, Jeethu Joseph's Drishyam 3 which released this Friday was decided. The film got negative reviews from all quarters. In the meantime, all eyes are on Hindi version of Drishyam 3 which stars Ajay Devgn in the lead role under the direction of Abhishek Pathak.Prakash Raj who is playing an important role in the film posted &nbsp;"#Drishyam3 Hindi... Just finished a wonderful shoot with an amazing team… truly enjoyed being part of this film. I’m confident you‘ll enjoy it as well… On to the next one."Speculation is increasing whether Prakash Raj replaced Akshay Khanna in Drishyam 3. The film stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Tabu, and Shriya Saran in supporting roles and is slated for a grand release on 2 October 2026.Makers confirmed the Hindi adaptation will feature major changes from Mohanlal’s Malayalam original.Speaking about the creative decision behind changing portions of the Hindi adaptation, filmmaker Abhishek Pathak had said, “Our Hindi audience has a different taste and palate. We made changes in Drishyam 2 as well, and the audience appreciated them. We have also made changes to the story and screenplay for this instalment, and the audience will notice the difference." &nbsp;

PR crazy update on Drishyam 3

Prakash Raj wraps Drishyam3

&nbsp;&nbsp;Today is director YVS Chowdary’s birthday. Fans and the film industry are sending him warm wishes. He is loved for making beautiful romantic films with great music. His songs and love stories still live in people’s hearts. He gave the audience many musical blockbusters that feel fresh even today.Started Strong With A Superhit DebutYVS Chowdary learned film craft under veteran director Raghavendra Rao. He started his journey as a director with Sri SeethaRamula Kalyanam Chuthamu Rarandi. The film was a superhit and gave chances to new actors. He showed his style from the first film itself. Good music, rich visuals, and strong chemistry between the lead pair became his mark. The songs from his films are still on top playlists.Big Films With Big StarsAfter his debut, YVS Chowdary directed Sitaramaraju with Nagarjuna. The film was important because it brought Nandamuri Harikrishna back to films and did well at the box office. Then he made Yuvaraju with Mahesh Babu and Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo with Hari Krishna, and others. Both films had hit music and strong stories. These successes made him a trusted name for musical romantic films. People waited for his songs and colorful scenes.Gave New Stars To Telugu CinemaYVS Chowdary started his banner Bommarillu and made films like Seetayya and Devadas. He introduced actor Ram and actress Ileana with Devadas. The film was a musical hit and gave Telugu cinema a new pair. Later he launched Sai Dharam Tej with Rey. He always gave chances to fresh talent. Now he is working on a new film to introduce NTR’s great grandson Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao under the banner New Talent Roars.Wishing Him More Success AheadOn his birthday, we thank YVS Chowdary for his musical love stories. His films blend songs, emotions, and rich picturization very well. He gave us memories that still make us smile. Cinejosh wish him good health, joy, and a huge success with his next film. May he keep making the kind of romantic musical hits only he can make. Happy Birthday to the director who made love look so beautiful on screen.

HBD To Blockbuster Director YVS Chowdary

YVS Chowdary The Maker Of Musical Romance

&nbsp;&nbsp;May 23 is a special day for the Akkineni family. On this day in 1986, Nagarjuna Akkineni faced the camera for the first time as a hero in Vikram. That moment started a career that has now crossed 40 years. The same date became more emotional years later when Manam released. It was the last film of legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. The film had three generations together: Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, and Akhil. Because of these two events, May 23 is a key date for Nagarjuna as well as for Telugu cinema.Early Breakthrough With Siva And GeethanjaliNagarjuna’s early films showed he was ready to take risks. He started with Vikram and did films like Majnu. In 1989, Geethanjali made him a romantic star and won the National Award for Best Popular Film. The same year, Siva changed action films in Telugu cinema. His intense role and new style made him a youth icon overnight. These two films proved he could handle love stories and strong action with equal ease. They set the base for his long career and gave him the tag of a trendsetter.The 1990s Era Of Hits And AwardsThe 1990s brought many big wins for Nagarjuna. Hello Brother in 1994 was a blockbuster with his double role and great comedy timing. Ninne Pelladata in 1996 won the National Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu and was loved by families. His biggest achievement of the decade was Annamayya in 1997. He played the saint poet and won both the Nandi Award and Filmfare Award for Best Actor. The film was a huge success and showed his range beyond commercial cinema. He also acted in hits like President Gari Pellam, Criminal, and Aavida Maa Aavide.Constant Change Keeps Him A Style IconNagarjuna earned the name “Celluloid Scientist” because he keeps changing with time. In 2002, Manmadhudu showed him as a cool and stylish man and became a cult classic. Mass in 2004 and Don in 2007 kept him strong in action roles. He returned to devotion with Sri Ramadasu in 2006 and won praise again. Films like King, Ragada, and Gaganam showed his hold on different genres. Even as trends changed, he stayed popular with young fans. His fitness, fashion, and screen presence made him a timeless style icon in Tollywood.Manam And The Akkineni Legacy On ScreenManam in 2014 became a landmark film for the Akkineni family. It was the first time ANR, Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, and Akhil appeared together. The story about love and rebirth touched people of all ages. It was also ANR’s final film, making it very emotional for fans. The film was a big hit and won many awards. It showed Nagarjuna’s respect for family and cinema. Through Annapurna Studios, he also produced films and supported new directors and actors. His work behind the camera helped the industry grow.40 Years Strong And Waiting For King100After 40 years, Nagarjuna is still active and busy. He balanced films like Soggade Chinni Nayana, Oopiri, and Bangarraju with TV hosting and business. He has two National Awards, ten Nandi Awards, and several Filmfare Awards to his name. He acted in more than 90 films across Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil. Now he is shooting for King100. Fans call him “King” and are waiting to see him on the big screen again. His journey shows that hard work, smart choices, and love for cinema keep a star shining across generations.

40 Glorious Years Of King  In Cinema

May 23 Marks The Start Of A 40 Year Film Journey For Akkineni Nagarjuna

&nbsp;&nbsp;Actor Vijay Deverakonda is working on two films at the same time. Both movies may release this year if work goes as planned. The first film is Ranbaali. It is made by director Rahul Sankrityan. The team wants to bring it to theatres on September 11. The second film is Rowdy Janardhana. The producer aims for a December release. Vijay is shooting for both without a break. Fans are happy to see him in back to back films. &nbsp;Rowdy Janardhana is now on the sets. Director Ravikiran Kola is making this film with big plans. The movie is a rural action drama with a thrilling story. Cristo Xavier was first picked as the music director. Now Vishal Mishra has also joined the team. Vishal Mishra is known for his work in Toxic. It is rare to have two strong music makers for one film. The team feels two styles will give the film a fresh sound. &nbsp; &nbsp;Keerthy Suresh is the heroine in Rowdy Janardhana. She has done many strong roles before. This is her first film with Vijay Deverakonda. The film will show village life with action and emotion. The shoot is happening in real village areas for a true look. The team is using local actors for some key parts. The story will focus on a young man who fights for his people. More cast details will come out soon. &nbsp;Vijay has lined up more films after these two. Ranbali is said to be a fantasy action film with new ideas. Rowdy Janardhana will have folk songs and high energy background score. With two music directors, the album is expected to be big. The makers plan to start music work next month. The teaser of Ranbali may drop soon. Both films are key for Vijay this year.

Two Music Directors For Rowdy Janardhana

Vijay Deverakonda Teams Up With Two Music Directors For Rowdy Janardhana 

&nbsp;Director SS Rajamouli is known as Jakkanna to fans. He got this name because he spends a lot of time and care on each film. But for his new film Varanasi, he is working very fast. The team says pre-visual work, strong planning, and motion capture tools are helping the shoot move quickly. This is not like his old films that took many years. The quick pace is new for him and the crew. &nbsp;Rajamouli just finished an underwater scene in Kashi. Now he is shooting a song on a big set in Katedaan, Hyderabad. People close to the film say this song will be a key point in the story. Varanasi is being made as a global adventure thriller. The song will have rich visuals and scale. It is an important part that links the plot. The team is using large sets and high end tech for this part. &nbsp; &nbsp;Mahesh Babu is the hero of the film. Priyanka Chopra is the heroine. Both stars and other main actors are part of this song. The music is by MM Keeravani. He has worked with Rajamouli on many hit films. KL Narayana and SS Karthikeya are making the film under Sridurga Arts. The movie has a big budget and global plans. The crew is shooting in many places across India. More action scenes are lined up next. &nbsp;The film is set to release on April 7 next year. Fans are waiting to see Mahesh Babu in a Rajamouli film for the first time. The team wants to finish the shoot by the end of this year. Post work will take a few months with heavy VFX. The story is said to mix Indian history with adventure. The makers want to show it to the world audience.

Varanasi In Song Shoot

Rajamouli Shoots Varanasi Song With Mahesh Babu  

&nbsp;&nbsp;Director Prashanth Neel is known for his dark style films. Most of his movies have a black and grey look in every scene. He says this dark theme fits the mafia and underworld stories he tells. His films like KGF made this style very popular. Fans now connect the black color tone with his name. He feels the dark look helps show the power and fight in his stories. The strong visuals and action made him a top director in India. &nbsp;Neel is now working on new projects that are very different from his old work. He said he is making a mythological film series next. This series will have bright colors and rich graphics. It will not look like his dark world films. He joked that people will see a new side of him as a creator. The teaser of his film Dragon with NTR is out now. It got a huge response online and set new view records. After Dragon, he will start Salaar 2 with Prabhas. &nbsp; &nbsp;The director also shared that he wants to make a small family story film. He has done big action films for years. Now he wants to try a simple film with emotions and home drama. This will be a change for him and his fans. The mythological series will need a lot of time for research and design. It will have gods, heroes, and old stories with modern effects. The team plans to shoot in big sets and real locations. &nbsp;Dragon is set for release in June, 2027 and work on Salaar 2 will start after that. Neel is busy with scripts and planning. He is one of the most wanted directors today after KGF and Salaar. Many stars want to work with him. His shift to colorful mythological films shows he wants to grow as a filmmaker. Fans are excited to see how he handles gods and legends on screen.

Prasanth Neel Mythology Plans

Prashanth Neel Plans Colorful Mythology After Dark Hits

&nbsp;&nbsp;Actor and leader Kamal Haasan spoke to people on Friday about the money problem India may face soon. He said the fight in West Asia between the US, Iran, and Israel is pushing oil prices up. This is also hurting trade and fuel supply around the world. He asked people to save energy at home and work. He said fuel for homes, farms, and factories is getting costly because of the war. He wants state and central tax on fuel to come down. He also asked for cheap public transport so people use fewer private cars. &nbsp;Kamal Haasan said the country must stand together in hard times. He used words from Atal Bihari Vajpayee and said governments change but the nation stays. He asked people to act with care like they did in past tough times. He made a direct request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lower fuel rates and bus and train fares. He feels this will help common people and reduce the load on families. The appeal came as a video message to the public. &nbsp; &nbsp;India is now seeing a rise in petrol, diesel, and cooking gas prices. Many homes are finding it hard to get cooking gas on time. This is putting more stress on daily life and business. Experts say the West Asia issue can make crude oil cross key price levels if it gets worse. This will affect transport, goods, and food costs in India. Prime Minister Modi also spoke to the country recently. He asked people to save power, avoid buying gold, and stop foreign trips for now. The goal is to keep the economy strong. &nbsp;Kamal Haasan has been active in social issues for years. He often speaks on public problems through his party. He wants quick steps to help people deal with high costs. Many citizens online are now talking about his message. They want the government to act fast on fuel tax and travel fares. The next few weeks are key as oil markets stay tense.

Kamal Request To Modi

Kamal Haasan Asks PM Modi To Cut Fuel And Travel Costs 

&nbsp;Director Trivikram Srinivas is back with a new film after a long break. He is making a full family entertainer this time. Trivikram is working with Venkatesh Daggubati for a movie titled Aadarsha Kutumbam House No. AK 47. The film is said to be a complete family drama. It will have Trivikram’s mix of fun, emotion, and strong dialogues. Fans are waiting for this team. The shoot of the film is going on fast now. The makers want to release the film in October 2026 if all goes well. &nbsp;News is that Nivetha Pethuraj is part of this film. She will play an important role in the story. Nivetha worked with Trivikram before in Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo with Allu Arjun. That film was a big hit. Her role was loved by many. Now she is teaming up with Trivikram again. This time she will share the screen with Venkatesh. The team feels her role will be key to the story. She has been doing films in Telugu and Tamil. She is known for strong roles. &nbsp; &nbsp;Srinidhi Shetty is the main heroine of the film. She is famous for the KGF movies. This is her first film with Venkatesh and Trivikram. The film also has a big cast with many senior actors. Trivikram is writing the script with his usual focus on family values and humor. Music will play a big part in the film. The team is planning to shoot in Hyderabad and other places. &nbsp;Venkatesh is doing family dramas after his recent hits. He is known for playing soft and strong family roles. Trivikram has given many big family films in the past. This film is special because both are coming together for the first time. The makers will share more cast and crew details soon. The film is expected to have comedy, sentiment, and festival mood. It is one of the most awaited Telugu films for 2026.

ALVP Actress In AK 47

Nivetha Pethuraj Joins Venkatesh Trivikram Film

&nbsp;Sanjay Dutt for US for health checkup. Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, according to sources flew to US for regular &nbsp;annual health checkup. Sanjay Dutt before boarding the flight, said “Let me work, yaar. I’ve some years to go and a family to look after. I am enjoying my work more than ever before.”Sanjay Dutt was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2020 Aug and has been experiencing breathlessness and fluid build-up in his lungs. After extensive treatment, he got cured from cancer in October 2020. From then on Sanjay Dutt had taken five-year US medical visa for specialist consultations in New York.His close aides are saying that Sanjay Dutt is doing quite well, and it is just a routine health checkup. &nbsp;He is believed to be in Los Angeles with friend Paresh Ghelani for his annual medical evaluation. Sanjay Dutt was last seen in the film Aakhri Sawaal.&nbsp;

Sanjay Dutt heads to US for this reason

Sanjay Dutt heads to US for health checkup

Ugly Story (2026) Movie: What's BehindUgly Story.. the film with negativity in the title itself was released today. Nandu, Avika Gor are coming together to entertain movie lovers with intense love story titled Ugly Story. The film directed by Pranava Swaroop is releasing on 22 May 2026. Let us findout how Ugly Story surprised movie lovers.Ugly Story (2026) Movie: Story ReviewUgly Story revolves around a person who loves a girl desperately and gets obsessed with the one side love even after her marriage and how he deals with the consequences and the aftermath events.Karthik (Nandu) is obsessed with love for Neha (Avika Gor). But Karthik gets a huge shock when he comes across Gautam (Raviteja Mahadhasyam). What is the shock and what role her uncle (Sivaji Raja) played form the rest of the narration.Ugly Story (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Ugly Story highlights the darker side of the happenings. Nandu came up with impactful performance and director Pranava Swaroop highlighted his character to the core. Other than that the film offers nothing new. Lack of real story, uni dimensional story and screenplay and slow pace, impacted the outcome. Pranava Swaroop highlights the darker side of the society and it turns out to be a bitter pill. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Ugly Story.<a href="https://www.cinejosh.com/reviews/ugly-story-review/1978">Click Here For Ugly Story Review</a>

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