\r\nVaralakshmi links financial stability to kids, Manchu Lakshmi supports. Varalakshmi Sarathkumar who made her debut as director with S.Saraswathi speaking to scribes said &ldquo;We are in a country where nobody wants to talk about sex, we are number one in population. So, clearly they&rsquo;re having it, but they don&rsquo;t want to talk about it. I find that extremely funny. Everybody keeps popping out kids like they&rsquo;re a factory. And then they&rsquo;ll say, oh, we&rsquo;re facing difficulties. Who asked you to have kids then? Don&rsquo;t have a child and then plan.&rdquo;\r\n&nbsp;\r\nShe continued &ldquo;The economy has changed; it&rsquo;s expensive to have children. I am not against having children. People come to ask me for help with their children. Did I give birth to them? Why am I helping you after you&rsquo;ve made a mistake? Take care of your own damn child. I&rsquo;ve told people around me to get married and have kids when you have the financial stability to take care of another person,&rdquo;\r\nManchu Lakshmi and Priyamani agreed with her but netizens disagreed.&nbsp; A fan even predicted what would happen, writing, &ldquo;Now she will become a bad person for speaking the truth.&rdquo; Another wrote, &ldquo;What she says 100% right, but this society never believes it.&rdquo; An Instagram-user even commented, &ldquo;Society needs more sensible people like her.&rdquo;\r\n&ldquo;Not everyone\'s life is the same, madam... The words of the winner in the game are like sayings, while the words of the loser are like excuses to the people,&rdquo; read a comment under the post. Another reasoned, &ldquo;I am not agree with you Mam. In our 30s, raising children can be tough due to financial issues. By our 40s we may be financially stable, but there is no guarantee that we can still have children at that age.&rdquo;\r\nSome even slammed Varalaxmi, with a comment reading, &ldquo;Exactly what a rich pompous privileged woman would say. She thinks that having children too should be exclusive to the elite. Yes people need family planning but shaming people who dont and saying why should i pay for your wrong doing is extremely tone deaf.&rdquo; Another pointed out, &ldquo;If poor and afford less people doesn\'t have right to have children then i bet 70 percent of India doesn\'t have right to have children.&rdquo;\r\n

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Varalakashmi called Tone Deaf

Varalakshmi links financial stability to kids, Manchu Lakshmi supports

Ananya shares her thoughts on past relationships. Ananya Pandey speaking to scribes, shared her thoughts on past relationships.\r\nAnanya said&nbsp; &ldquo;In past relationships, I&rsquo;d want the other person to shine more than me. At the cost of putting myself down or making myself smaller, I&rsquo;d change myself a lot, become more like the other person. I wish I&rsquo;d learned earlier not to let someone change me or affect me so much. I felt like I had to be less of something, and that&rsquo;s something I wish I had realised sooner.&rdquo;\r\nAnanya added \"I was someone who could not be alone at all and always wanted either her partner, parents, or friends around me. However, when I started living alone, my love for personal space grew. My experience also shifted my fundamental understanding of romantic relationships.\"\r\nShe was earlier rumoured to be in relationship with Ishaan Khattar and later with&nbsp; former model Walker Blanco. On the professional front she is starring in&nbsp; Chaand Mera Dil, a romantic drama that also features Lakshya Lalwani in the lead. Backed by Karan Johar&rsquo;s Dharma Productions, the film is scheduled to release in theatres on May 8, 2026. She also has the second season of Call Me Bae in the pipeline.

Ananya on past relationships

Ananya shares her thoughts on past relationships

\r\nAllu Sirish reveals why he fell in love with Nayanika.Allu Sirish and Nayanika got married on 6 March 2026. Now, speaking to scribes, Allu Sirish revealed why he fell in love with Nayanika.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nSirish says, &ldquo;Once we started dating, we always spoke like we were going to get married. I want our kids to speak in Telugu at home, and we discussed that.&rdquo;\r\nHe continued&nbsp; &ldquo;I love that she has a good sense of humour. It&rsquo;s very important to me, you know,&rdquo; he explains, adding, &ldquo;She is a sharp shooter too. If something isn&rsquo;t nice, she&rsquo;ll say it. As supportive as she is, she doesn&rsquo;t mince words.&rdquo;\r\nHe also said&nbsp; &ldquo;I can tell her something from my life, and she just gets it. As a film personality, very few people tell me what I need to hear. Many tell me what I want to hear. But she&rsquo;s the one person I know who will say it as it is.&rdquo;\r\nSirish revealed &ldquo;We went to a coffee shop once, and word spread. Relatives from the US were also calling my attamma (Surekha Konidela, Chiranjeevi&rsquo;s wife) and asking about us. Because Sneha (his sister-in-law) and Niharika (Nayanika&rsquo;s sister) were friends, people were quick to assume.&rdquo;\r\nHe added &nbsp;&ldquo;We just decided it was time to tell our families and make it official,&rdquo; he says, adding, &ldquo;We wanted to go out without eyebrows being raised. I like to go out&hellip;and I don&rsquo;t want to hide or sneak. We might as well make it official,&rdquo; he laughs, narrating their coffee shop to pelli mandapam (wedding pavilion) story.\"\r\nSirish e paid tributes to his late Father in Law,&nbsp; D Sharath Chandra Reddy, saying&ldquo;I believe Nayanika is the biggest gift he has given me, apart from her lovely family that I inherited. I could feel his presence at the wedding even if he wasn&rsquo;t there. He raised a family so beautifully, and I am enjoying the fruits of it. I needed to honour that.&rdquo;\r\n

Why Sirish fell in love with Nayanika

Allu Sirish reveals why he fell in love with Nayanika

Nani to team with Venky Atluri. Natural Star Nani is renowned for his natural and realistic performances. He is currently busy with his film The Paradise directed by Srikanth Odela. Expectations are high on the project as Nani and Srikanth Odela earlier entertained movie lovers with mass actioner Dasara.\r\nApart from it, Nani gave green signal to Sujeeth. The film is titled Bloody&nbsp; Romeo and already the film\'s glimpse drove all crazy. In the meantime, reports are coming that Nani gave green signal to young director Venky Atluri.\r\nBuzz is Nani loved the story narrated by Venky Atluri and he readily gave the green signal. The project will be produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi on&nbsp; Sithara Entertainments banner.\r\nVenky Atluri is currently busy with Suriya\'s bilingual project Vishwanath &amp; Sons. The film stars Mamitha Baiju as the female lead and it stars Raveena Tandon and Radhika Sarathkumar in important roles.

Natural Star Next with this director

Nani to team Up with Venky Atluri

CM Revanth Reddy inaugurates Allu Cinemas. Icon Star Allu Arjun came up with an extravagant multiplex Allu Cinemas at Kokapet, Hyderabad.\r\nTelangana CM Revanth Reddy inaugurated the Allu Cinemas located in Allu Studios. Allu Cinemas will become operational from next week with Dhurandhar The Revenge and Ustaad Bhagat Singh screening.\r\nCM Revanth Reddy speaking on the occasion congratulated Allu Aravind and Allu Arjun for coming up with high end studios to give cinematic experience to the viewers. He promised full support of the government to the film industry.\r\nHe said Tollywood should compete with Hollywood setting international standards. The launch was graced by&nbsp; Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, MLA Kunduru Jaiveer and others.\r\nSpeaking at the event Allu Arjun said the studio is a passion and not a real estate venture. Located inside the expansive Allu Studios complex in Kokapet, near Hyderabad\'s Financial District, the screen measures around 75 feet wide&mdash;making it India\'s largest Dolby Cinema screen and reportedly the second largest in the world. It is also believed to be Asia\'.

Allu Cinemas inaugurated in style

CM Revanth Reddy inaugurates Allu Cinemas

The wait is over for OTT enthusiasts. Ravi Teja's Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi is now available on ZEE5, alongside two other exciting films - Couple Friendly on Prime Video and Funky on Netflix, all streaming on OTT.

Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, directed by Kishore Tirumala, is a comedy-drama that tells the story of a winemaker's chaotic love life due to an extra-marital affair, starring Ravi Teja, Ashika Ranganath, and Dimple Hayathi. The film received mixed reviews during its theatrical run.

Funky, a romantic comedy by Anudeep KV, features Vishwak Sen and Kayadu Lohar, exploring a director's unexpected romantic conflict with a producer's daughter. Despite hype, the film underperformed at the box office. The film is avilable in Netflix

Couple Friendly, an intense romantic drama by Ashwin Chandrasekar, stars Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi, navigating careers, live-in relationships, and personal struggles in Chennai. The film explores deep emotional conflicts, targeting younger audiences. The film is streaming on Prime Video.

Latest Releases on Netflix and Prime

Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, Funky and Couple Friendly Now Streaming On OTT

\r\nThe makers of Dhurandhar: The Revenge are planning a grand music launch event in Mumbai on March 17, featuring Ranveer Singh and the cast. This star-studded event aims to build excitement for the sequel ahead of its theatrical release on March 19 with paid Premiers on March 18. The first film\'s music was a huge hit, and expectations are high for the sequel\'s soundtrack.\r\n\r\nA new version of the song \"Aari Aari\" has been released, giving audiences a taste of the album. The track, recreated under director Aditya Dhar\'s vision, offers an intense look at Ranveer Singh\'s character, Hamza Ali Mazari. The original score was released by Bombay Rockers in 2003.\r\nAs part of the promotional strategy, the original Dhurandhar is re-releasing in theaters across 250 screens in India and 250 overseas screens. This allows audiences to revisit the story before the next chapter unfolds.\r\nDhurandhar: The Revenge will be released in multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, expanding its reach across various markets. The film features Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R Madhavan, among others. The music launch event is expected to be a major celebration, with select Spotify Premium users receiving exclusive invites.

Grand Music Launch For Dhurandhar 2

Dhurandhar The Revenge To Have A Grand Event in Mumbai on March 17

Megastar Chiranjeevi's fantasy film Vishwambhara is facing challenges in closing its OTT deal. Prime Video, which initially offered a substantial deal, has reportedly backed out of negotiations due to the film's delayed production and lack of buzz.

The production faced extended delays, and early promotional material failed to generate expected hype, leading to reworked CG effects and further delays. Meanwhile, OTT platforms tightened budgets, reducing appetite for big-ticket acquisitions.

The team is now in active talks with ZEE for digital and satellite rights, planning to finalize deals before announcing a release date. Aggressive promotions are expected to begin once the agreement is locked.

Despite the setback, the team remains confident about closing a deal with ZEE, leveraging Chiranjeevi's star power and the film's fantasy genre. The offer might be below Prime Video's original valuation, but still solid.

Vishwambhara OTT Deal Update

Vishwambhara OTT Prime Video Backs Out ZEE5 Now in Talks

Pawan Kalyan's Ustaad Bhagat Singh has completed censor formalities, receiving a U/A certificate. Andhra Pradesh has confirmed ticket hikes, with benefit shows priced at â‚¹500 flat. Single screens will charge existing GO + â‚¹100, while multiplexes will charge existing GO + â‚¹125.

In Telangana, the makers will stick with regular GO prices, with no ticket hikes. There will be no premiere shows on March 18th, and shows will begin from March 19th morning. Andhra Pradesh shows start around 4-5 AM, while Telangana shows start from 7 AM.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh is an action entertainer starring Pawan Kalyan in the titular role, directed by Harish Shankar. This marks their second collaboration after the 2012 blockbuster Gabbar Singh. The film's story has been clarified as original, not a Theri remake.

The ticket pricing for Ustaad Bhagat Singh in Andhra Pradesh is now official, with fans eagerly awaiting the trailer release. The film promises to be an exciting addition to Pawan Kalyan's portfolio.

UBS Ticket Prices

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Tickets Hike in  AP Confirmed Benefit Shows at 500

\r\nChiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi\'s blockbuster Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu continues to break records, this time on television. The family entertainer registered a massive 14.2 TRP rating in its world television premiere on Zee Telugu on February 28, 2026. This marks another milestone for the film, which has already had a phenomenal box office journey.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu\'s stellar performance on the small screen has delighted fans, proving that the Chiranjeevi starrer resonates just as strongly with home audiences. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu was released in theaters on January 12, 2026, and became the career-best blockbuster for both Chiranjeevi and director Anil Ravipudi, collecting over â‚¹350 Crores gross at the worldwide box office.\r\nThe film\'s success can be attributed to Anil Ravipudi\'s signature comedy touch combined with Chiranjeevi\'s mass appeal. It struck a perfect balance between entertainment and emotional depth, making it a perfect watch for all age groups. The film arrived on ZEE5 on February 11, 2026, just 30 days after its theatrical release, and continues to create records across all platforms.\r\nDirector Anil Ravipudi took to X to thank audiences for their unwavering support, saying, \"14.2 TRP for MSG in its World Television Premiere on Zee Telugu Channel. Grateful to everyone for embracing our film with the same excitement and laughter once again at home.\" With its impressive TRP performance, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has proven that quality content resonates with audiences across all mediums, theatrical, digital, and television.\r\n

MSG Continues Breaking Records

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Achieves 14.2 TRP

Balakrishna\'s NBK111 is the cynosure of all eyes as it is directed by Gopichand Malineni.\r\nExpectations are high on NBK111 as Balakrishna and Gopichand Malineni earlier cameup with the mass action entertainer Veera Simha Reddy. The film\'s shooting is progressing in a silent manner and currently the makers are shooting key scenes in Aluminum Factory, Hyderabad.\r\nInside talk is Gopichand Malineni is shooting intense action sequence involving a JCB. Stunt choreographer Venkat master is overseeing the action sequence. Balakrishna and other actors are participating in the night shoot action sequence.\r\nNayanthara is playing the female lead in the film and rumours have it Manchu Manoj will be seen in a negative role. Thaman is the music director for the film which is in race for Dasara release. Gopichand Malineni is keen to show Balakrishna in the most powerful and different avatar.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Highlight of NBK 111 revealed

NBK111 intense action sequence to be the highlight

Prabhas\' upcoming film Fauzi is progressing at a brisk pace. The film directed by Hanu Raghavapudi is generating immense interest among movie lovers.\r\nThe film\'s shooting is currently underway in RFC, Hyderabad. Now, reports are coming that the climax will be extremely emotional and pierce the hearts of all. Reports are coming that the climax will be for 20 minutes and this emotional climax leave all tear struck.\r\nInside talk is Prabhas came up with career best performance and it will be one of the highlight in the film. The film stars Imanvi Ismail and she will be adding glamor touch to the film that has pre Independence era backdrop.\r\nMithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher,Chaitra J Achar and Jaya Prada are playing importat roles in the film for which Vishal Chadrasekhar is the music director. Vishal Chadrasekhar is the music director for the film produced by Mythri Movies banner. Fauzi comes up with the tagline \' The Bravest Tale of a Soldier\' and has Mahabharat connection and tells the story of a bravest soldier.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

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