A resurfaced audio clip allegedly featuring Rashmika Mandanna\'s mother, Suman Mandanna, has sparked controversy and reignited discussions about the actress\'s past relationship with Kannada actor Rakshit Shetty. The couple met on the sets of Kirik Party in 2016, got engaged in 2017, and called off the engagement in 2018, citing mutual decision and requesting privacy.\r\nThe viral audio clip reveals Suman Mandanna\'s concerns about the issues that arose between the two families, primarily due to Rashmika\'s acting career and expectations surrounding her future after marriage. She alleged that Rakshit Shetty\'s family wanted Rashmika to quit acting after marriage and publicly announce it on social media.\r\nThe audio also suggests tensions escalated when Rashmika continued her film career and appeared in romantic scenes. Suman Mandanna expressed concern about her daughter\'s young age during the engagement and the pressures she faced. Neither Rashmika Mandanna nor Rakshit Shetty has officially responded to the resurfaced audio, and the authenticity of the recording hasn\'t been independently verified.\r\nThe controversy resurfaced weeks after Rashmika began a new chapter in her personal life, making it a major talking point among fans and social media users. Rashmika had previously addressed her breakup with Rakshit, stating she wasn\'t fully committed to the relationship and it might have been sustained for societal reasons.

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Rashmika Breakup Controversy Resurfaced

Rashmika Mother Viral Audio Sparks Debate

The team behind Dhurandhar is gearing up to boost excitement for the sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, with a smart strategy. According to reports, the makers plan to re-release the first film in theatres shortly before the sequel\'s release, aiming to refresh audiences\' memories and reconnect them with the characters.\r\nThe original film, starring Ranveer Singh, was a major success at the box office, creating a loyal fan base. Director Aditya Dhar\'s sequel is scheduled to hit theatres on March 19, 2026, continuing the story with new twists. The re-release strategy aims to maximize audience excitement and ensure a strong opening.\r\nThe move is expected to help audiences recall the storyline and characters, making the sequel\'s release more impactful. Industry observers believe this strategy could strengthen the Dhurandhar franchise\'s position as a major action series in Indian cinema.\r\nThe Dhurandhar team is leaving no stone unturned to make the sequel a success. With the promotional buzz and re-release plan, the film is one of the most anticipated action thrillers of the year.

Dhurandhar Re Release Ahead Of Its Sequel

Dhurandhar Re releasing the First Film to Boost Hype

Pathway Productions has unveiled the teaser of Carmeni Selvam. The film brings together a strong ensemble cast &ndash; Samuthirakani, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, and Abhinaya, and a theme that feels strikingly relevant to today&rsquo;s times - setting the stage for what could become a talking point this Diwali.\r\nToday, makers unveiled the teaser. The teaser begins with a voiceover from Samuthirakani: &ldquo;There are many means to make money.&rdquo; From there, different voices chime in with contradictory advice on overspending, bold loans, cryptocurrency bets, and even dubious shortcuts offering a witty reflection of how money and success are viewed in modern society.\r\nRather than presenting a heavy-handed take, the teaser hints at a film with a light tone, sprinkled with irony and humor, making its social observations both sharp and entertaining. It suggests that the story could revolve around the financial needs and decisions that shape people&rsquo;s lives, a theme that resonates strongly in today&rsquo;s credit-based economy and EMI driven lifestyle.\r\nVisually, the teaser showcases Samuthirakani as a family man with Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli as his wife and a young son. In contrast, glimpses of him abroad, seemingly alone, raise questions about his journey. Gautham Vasudev Menon&rsquo;s presence in an undisclosed role further adds to the intrigue, leaving audiences speculating about his importance in the story.\r\nThe teaser concludes with Samuthirakani&rsquo;s memorable line: &ldquo;If you want to be rich, learn to spend like a rich man. If you don&rsquo;t have the money, borrow and spend.&rdquo; a provocative note that lingers with the audience long after the teaser ends.\r\nWith an ensemble of powerhouse performers, Samuthirakani, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, and Abhinaya, the film promises to deliver compelling characters, brought alive through performances of intensity and depth. The crew comprises Ram Chakri, who brings a fresh vision as both writer and director, and Yuvaraj Dakshan, whose cinematography delivers visuals as compelling as the story itself, with the music crafted by Music Cloud Technologies.\r\nWith its timely theme, relatable premise, and a light yet thought-provoking tone, Carmeni Selvam is shaping up to be a film that will spark conversations among audiences. The makers&rsquo; confidence in the film reflects in its theatrical release strategy, positioning it as an engaging entertainer that blends family dynamics with contemporary reflections on money and lifestyle.\r\nReleasing in theatres on April 03, 2026, Carmeni Selvam aims to connect with viewers through a story that balances entertainment with meaningful moments.\r\nRelease Date: April 3, 2026

Carmeni Selvam Teaser - A Contemporary Drama Rooted in Money, Family, and Modern Aspirations

Carmeni Selvam Telugu Teaser Released

Power Star Pawan Kalyan\'s Ustaad Bhagat Singh is racing for a spectacular release on 19 March 2026. The makers are increasing the promotional content is generating interest among movie lovers.\r\nToday the makers released the song Collar Ey Etthara full version. Devi Sri Prasad came up with foot tapping mass beats. The song is choreographed on Pawan Kalyan and Raashi Khanna.\r\nPawan Kalyan impressed with his trademark mannerisms and dance moves and expressions while Raashi Khanna added the glamor touch to the song. The song\'s lyrics are penned by Kasarla Shyam and Ram Miryala sang the song in an energetic manner. The film stars Sreeleela as the other female lead.\r\nThe film stars Parthiban, Ashutosh Rana, Gautami, Naga Mahesh, Temper Vamsi, and Avinash in important roles under the direction of Harish Shankar. Mythri Movie Makers are bankrolling the project.&nbsp;

UBS-Collar Ey Etthara crazy mass beats

Collar Ey Etthara song from Ustaad Bhagat Singh released

The teaser of Deewana, starring Harshith Reddy and Smeha Manimegalai, is out now, and it\'s creating a buzz among audiences. The film, directed by Sreekanth Sangishetty, promises to be a beautiful love story, reminiscent of Mani Ratnam\'s style. The teaser showcases Harshith Reddy\'s character falling in love with Smeha Manimegalai\'s character at first sight, and his intense pursuit of her.\r\nThe background music, composed by Eswar Chand, is heart-touching, and the visuals are stunning. The lead pair appears fresh on screen, and Smeha Manimegalai makes a promising debut as the heroine. The teaser suggests that Deewana will be an intense and beautiful musical love story.\r\nProduced by Vasudev Koppineni and Sridevi Karyampudi under Arha Media and V Studios, Deewana is gearing up for a grand theatrical release this summer. Geetha Film Distributors are releasing the film, adding to the excitement.\r\nThe teaser ends with a dialogue that creates intrigue, leaving audiences wondering about the story\'s progression. The song \"Prema Idi Prema Gundellona Sadirepede Prema...\" is catchy and lingers in the mind even after the teaser ends.

Glimpse Of Deewana Offers Intense Love Story

Rooted Love Story Deewana Glimpse Released

Thalapathy Vijay's latest film Jana Nayagan is facing significant setbacks, including censor disputes and release delays. The film, produced by KVN Productions and directed by H. Vinoth, was originally slated for a Sankranthi release but was postponed due to objections to some political elements and dialogues.

The OTT deal for Jana Nayagan has also hit a roadblock, with reports suggesting that Amazon Prime Video has backed out of the deal due to the film's delayed release and incomplete censor process. The digital rights were reportedly sold for around Rs 120 crores, but the deal's cancellation could have a huge financial impact on the producers.

Jana Nayagan is Thalapathy Vijay's last film before entering politics, and fans have high expectations. The film's budget is approximately Rs 300 crores, and it's been clarified that the story is original, not a remake of Bhagavant Kesari. The delay has caused a loss of around Rs 100 crores to the Tamil box office, according to trade analyst Ramesh Bala.&nbsp;

The film's release date is uncertain, and fans are eagerly awaiting updates. The situation will become clearer once the censor issues are resolved and a new release date is announced.

Jana Nayagan Film Faces Rs 120Cr Loss

Amazon Prime Backs Off From Jana Nayagan Deal

Charming Star Sharwa\'s sports drama Biker is generating buzz with its April 3rd release just around the corner. Directed by Abhilash Reddy Kankara and backed by UV Creations, the film promises to be India\'s first full-fledged motocross drama. Sharwa\'s latest transformation video showcases his intense preparation and rigorous training for the role, revealing a leaner and more athletic physique.\r\nThe actor\'s dedication to embodying the world of motocross racing is evident in his intense workout regime, focusing on strength circuits, core stabilization, and explosive power drills. Biker boasts a solid crew of seasoned technicians, including cinematographer J Yuvraj and production designer Rajeevan, ensuring an authentic and visually striking narrative.\r\nThe film\'s cast includes Malvika Nair, Rajasekhar, Brahmaji, and Atul Kulkarni, alongside Sharwa. With music by Ghibran and editing by Anil Pasala, Biker is set to release in top-tier premium formats like Dolby Cinema, 4DX, EPIQ, and PCX, offering an immersive big-screen experience.\r\nBiker\'s character glimpses and singles have received an overwhelming response, building anticipation for the film\'s release. Sharwa\'s transformation is a testament to his commitment to delivering a high-octane performance.

Sharwa Beast Mode For Biker

Sharwanand Intense Transformation for Biker Role 

Ravi Mohan says men are the biggest victims. Ravi Mohan who divorced his wife Aarti Ravi in 2024 speaking to scribes defended himself.

Ravi Mohan said&nbsp; &ldquo;I am quietly building my life.&rdquo; He also added, &ldquo;Decided to write this again : Say all you guys want to say again, since you guys think only women are right. Men are the biggest victims and even our judicial system understands that. One day you will all know my heart and what I have done for the people I love. Let a guy live please and keep your ugly thoughts to yourself. I&rsquo;m going back to my lane.&rdquo;

Ravi was last seen in Siva Karthikeyan-Sudha Kongara's Parasakthi. He is now making his debut as the director with&nbsp; An Ordinary Man, starring Yogi Babu as the lead, recently went on floors.During the launch of An Ordinary Man, he posted &ldquo;The journey begins with divine blessings,&rdquo; they wrote, posting the pictures, only to receive comments like, &ldquo;Journey start aagala (not)... your cinema journey it's ended,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Celebrities normalising extramarital affairs and being proud about it.&rdquo; One person even commented, &ldquo;Ravi &amp; Kenesha walked so Vj &amp; Trisha could run.&rdquo;

Ravi Mohan names the biggest victims

Ravi Mohan says men are the biggest victims

Naga Chaitanya flaunts six pack for Vrushakarma. Naga Chaitanya is currently starring in a mythical and mystical entertainer titled in a novel manner as Vrushakarma. The film is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Karthik Varma Dandu of Virupaksha fame.\r\nNow, Naga Chaitanya delighted all the Akkinneni fans by sharing his new picture which showed him flaunting his well chiselled and well toned body.\r\nNaga Chaitanya took to his social media page to share a striking image of himself revealing a sculpted six-pack physique. With an intense expression and a rugged appearance, the post was captioned simply as &ldquo;Being Arjun.&rdquo;\r\nFans are going wild seeing him in this new rugged look. They reacted in the following manner.\r\n&ldquo;Anna&hellip; waiting for the movie&rdquo;\r\n&ldquo;Vrushakarma in action.&rdquo;\r\nHis fitness trainer also reacted with the following message.\r\n&ldquo;Happy to have played a part in your new look.&rdquo;\r\n&nbsp;Vrushakarma stars Meenakshi Chaudhary adding the glamor feast and Ajaneesh Lokanath is tuning the music. The film is bankrolled by Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra (SVCC) and Sukumar Writings.

Vrushakarma: NC stuns with six pack

Naga Chaitanya flaunts six pack for Vrushakarma

Priyanka Chopra on navigating relationships. Priyanka Chopra speaking to scribes, shared her thoughts on navigating relationships. She said &ldquo;When I was working back in India, I started feeling limited&hellip; I wanted to be able to see what else was out there. Besides Mindy Kaling and Aishwarya Rai, there were very few female or male Indian actors in Hollywood. And I was like why don&rsquo;t we have that representation. It made me think of myself as that girl who was in the 9th grade in America, where nobody looks like me&hellip; I didn&rsquo;t think about it (much) at that time, but as someone who was starting to seek work in Hollywood, I thought where do I stand? How do I begin?&hellip; It came from the need to want and see what the possibilities were there.&rdquo;\r\nPriyanka Chopra continued , &ldquo;Nothing is an easy ride. We all have battles that we have to handle. I am someone who just doesn&rsquo;t like staying in the s**t because then you get used to the smell. I am a big believer in pivoting. When life gets tough, we are so resilient as human beings, we have the ability to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, take a minute to feel emotional and feel the pain, and then pivot.&rdquo;\r\nPriyanka Chopra added &ldquo;I&rsquo;m a hard worker and I know my job. Put me on a set with any filmmaker or co-actor, and I&rsquo;ll stand toe-to-toe&rdquo;.

Priyaka on Bollywood relationships

Priyanka Chopra on navigating relationships

Vishal takes on Rajendra Prasad. Of late senior actor Rajendra Prasad has been making controversial comments hurting the feelings of many. Recently ,while receiving the Kanta Rao award made controversial comments insulting former TN CM, legendary actor MGR.\r\nHe said seeing Kanta Rao\'s folklore films and stardom, MGR used to shiver in his pants. This angered everyone and Tamil Tambis are up in their arms.\r\nNow, Vishal, known as Puratchi Thalapathy blasted Rajendra Prasad. He posted the following message.\r\nShocking and repelling to see and hear the recent comments of senior actor Shri Rajendra Prasad, senior actor of our Telugu film industry at a recent function.\r\nDear Sir, with utmost regards and at the same time with a heavy heart, I pen down this tweet condemning your speech about our late legendary actor the one and only #MGR, who has not only been a legendary actor but also a great leader in Tamil Nadu. Your speech about another legendary actor Shri Kanta Rao garu, praising him is a lovely gesture but at the same time bringing down and demeaning another legendary actor #MGR ayya whose still remembered forever is not going down well with the sentiments of our ppl.\r\nI request you to kindly put an end to this in a way that you know best which is a must and most important at this point. My apologies to you to mention that you tender an apology to this issue since I as an actor would do the same if someone in future speaks ill about an actor of your stature. Hoping in good faith, God Bless

Vishal blasts Nata Kireeti

Vishal takes on Rajendra Prasad

Venky Kudumla shares his snap with Tilak Varma. Men In Blue did the entire nation proud by winning the T-20 World Cup 2026 handing a crushing defeat to New Zealand in the Final played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, last Sunday.

Now, Tilak Varma, Andhra player who was part of the winning team is basking under the glory. In the meantime, ace director Venky Kudumula met Tilak Varma and shared his snap and also wore the winners medal to experience the feeling.

Sharing the details, he posted "This medal is a dream built over years of hard work.Thank you Tilakuuuu, my brother for life, for letting me share that moment. So proud of you, always."

Venky Kudumula shot to fame with films like Bheeshma and Chalo. He is now busy with his new project Itlu Arjuna, which is a youthful entertainer. He is turning producer with Itlu Arjuna which stars newcomer Aneish under the direction of Mahesh Uppala.

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