Toxic makers on VFX rumours. Yash\'s Toxic which was supposed to release on 19 March 2026 got postponed with the makers citing the Middle East crisis as the reason. Many felt that the makers also decided against clashing with Ranveer Singh\'s Dhurandhar The Revenge, sequel to Dhurandhar which is releasing on the same day.\r\nIn the meantime, rumours spread that the real reason behind Toxic delay was Yash unhappy with the substandard VFX. Now, Toxic makers reacting to these rumours rubbished all of them.\r\nA source shares &ldquo;The claim circulating on social media that the VFX isn&rsquo;t ready is false. Much of that narrative seems to have originated from online posts coming from unverified sources,&rdquo;\r\nNayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, and Akshay Oberoi are playing important roles in the film. Geetu Mohan Das is the director for Toxic and the makers will soon come up with the new release date.

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Toxic makers on VFX rumours

Toxic makers rubbish VFX rumours

Namo Re promo from Nagabandham on this date.Vikrant Karrna's the film titled Nagabandhanam is capturing the imagination of all. The pan-Indian film is directed by Abhishek Nama and produced in a prestigious manner by Kishore Annapureddy and Nishitha Nagireddy under the banner of NIK Studios.
The makers released update about the promo of the first single , &ldquo;NAMO Re,&rdquo;. The promo of the song will be launched on March 15th at 11:11 AM. Namo Re&nbsp; is a devotional&nbsp; tribute to Lord Narayana and is blended with spiritual tune. More than&nbsp; 1,000 dancers featured in the song choreographed by Ganesh Acharya and Shrasti Verma.&nbsp;
In the song promo Nabha Natesh and Iswarya Menon featured in the traditional attire and performing dance moves. Sriharsha Emani, penned the lyrics while Sindhuja Srinivasan and Aishwarya Daruri sang the song. The song was filmed on a massive set depicting the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple, adding to the visual magnificence.
&nbsp;Soundar Rajan is the Cinematographer and RC Pranav is the editor for the film.

Nagabandham: Namo Re promo to be out

Namo Re promo from Nagabandham on this date

\r\nAjith returns back to India safely. Finally, the fans of Ajith heaved a sigh of relief as the hero returned back to Chennai. It is known that Ajith was stranded in Dubai when the war between Iran-US, Israel started.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe flights got disrupted due to the war and apart from Ajith, many Indian celebrities got stranded. According to the latest, Ajith reached Chennai and a video circulating on social media shows Ajith arriving at Chennai airport after landing is going viral. In the now-viral clip, he is seen walking towards his car and stepping inside with his luggage before leaving the airport premises.\r\nAjith got stranded when he was travelling between Saudi Arabia and Dubai regarding his Formula 1 racing assignments. His manager in the midst of all this clarified that Ajith was safe in the crisis allaying the worries of his fans.\r\nOn March 1, he said, \"He (Ajith) was supposed to leave yesterday, but had to return from the airport. He is now safe in Dubai.\"\r\n

Middle East Crisis: Ajith returns back

Ajith returns back to India safely

Director Harish Shankar has apologized to Mahesh Babu fans for a tweet controversy that sparked online criticism. The issue began when Harish replied "Thadasthu" to a tweet mocking Mahesh Babu, without reading it fully. He took to social media to clarify that it was an unintentional mistake, explaining he was busy with post-production work for Ustaad Bhagat Singh and replied to messages in a hurry.

Harish Shankar stated he has immense respect for Mahesh Babu and never intended to hurt him or his fans. "I have always believed that many records will be created under his name with Varanasi," he wrote. The director apologized if his tweet hurt anyone's feelings, acknowledging the importance of fan support for his film's success.

The controversy sparked online criticism, but Harish Shankar's clarification aims to settle the issue. Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan, releases soon, and fans are eagerly awaiting its arrival. Harish Shankar requested everyone to support the film, hoping the misunderstanding won't affect its success.

The incident highlights the power of social media and the importance of clarity in online interactions. Harish Shankar's prompt apology may help mitigate the situation, allowing Ustaad Bhagat Singh to receive the support it deserves.

Harish Cleared Controversial Tweet

Harish Shankar Apologizes to Mahesh Babu Fans Over Tweet Controversy

Dark Night announces its release. Actress Poorna is starring in an emotional entertainer titled Dark Night. According to the latest, the makers announced the film\'s release. The film will be releasing on 13 March 2026.\r\nThe film stars Thrigun, Virdharth, Subhasri Raiguru in important roles under the direction of GR.Adithya. Mysskin is the music director and is presented by Patlolla Venkat Reddy under the P19 Studios banner. The film is produced by Suresh Reddy Kovvuri.\r\nPoorna plays the character Hema, a key role that drives the story forward. The narrative revolves around the lives of four central characters whose emotions, secrets, and conflicts gradually unfold, creating a tense and engaging storyline. Actor Trigun, also known as Adith Arun, appears as Roshan, while Vidarth plays the role of Alex. Subhashree Rayaguru is seen as Sophia, adding further depth to the film&rsquo;s core narrative.\r\nThe film\'s promotions generated interest among movie lovers.

Dark Night Announces Its Release

Dark Night release date announced

Ranabali backdrop revealed. Vijay Devarakonda is starring in a film titled interestingly as Ranabali. The film directed by Rahul Sankartiyan of Taxiwala fame stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead.\r\nVijay Devarakonda will be joining the sets after his marriage in couple of days from now. In the meantime, speculation is increasing on the film\'s backdrop. A source shares \"The film gained traction after its first glimpse hinted at a powerful narrative set during colonial India. The visuals suggest an intense story inspired by real historical incidents, with Vijay Deverakonda stepping into a character shaped by the struggles of people who lived through one of the most turbulent phases in Indian history.\"\r\nThe source adds \"The backdrop of Ranabaali is the devastating famine of 1876&ndash;78, one of the deadliest tragedies during British rule. Large parts of southern India, including Rayalaseema, were severely affected after repeated droughts weakened agricultural communities. When the monsoons failed in 1876, starvation spread rapidly across the region.\"\r\nThe source continues \"Historical accounts note that grain exports from India continued during the crisis, while relief measures introduced by British official Sir Richard Temple imposed strict austerity policies and famine camps with minimal rations. Nearly seven lakh people are believed to have died in Rayalaseema alone, while millions perished across the country\".

Ranabali Backdrop Revealed

Ranabali having this deadly backdrop

Manchu Manoj beast mode look from David Reddy goes viral. Manchu Manoj is starring in a film titled David Reddy. The film directed by Hanuma Reddy Yakkanti is progressing at a brisk pace.\r\nNow Manchu Manoj shared his latest photo in which he is seen in a macho look turning into beast mode. He posted &ldquo;Three weeks ago, I made a decision. No more negotiating with comfort. No more excuses. Just the work,&rdquo;\r\nHe went on to add &ldquo;In action cinema, nobody can fake it for you. Every punch, every fall, every hit. Your body either shows up or it doesn&rsquo;t. The camera doesn&rsquo;t lie.&rdquo; He said he has stopped training for looks and is now focused on building endurance and resilience, with the goal of becoming &ldquo;unbreakable.&rdquo; Calling the update &ldquo;Week 3,&rdquo; Manoj said the journey has only begun but that he already feels like a different man from who he was just 21 days ago.\r\nMaria Ryaboshapka is the female lead in the film for which music is tuned by Ravi Basrur. Motukuri Bharath and Nallagangula Venkat Reddy are producing the film under the Velvet Soul Motion Pictures banner in a prestigious manner. The film is releasing in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada languages.

Manchu Manoj beast mode look

David Reddy - Manchu Manoj flexes muscles with macho look

Did Nagarjuna reject role in Varanasi. Super Star Mahesh Babu's Varanasi directed by Rajamouli is the cynosure of all eyes. The film is the most anticipated project across the world as Rajamouli created a sensation with his magnum opus RRR and this happens to be his first after RRR.

Apart from it, Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli are coming together for the first time in their career. Everyone would love to be part of this project and in the midst of all this, shocking rumours are coming that King Nagarjuna rejected a role in Varanasi. It is known that of late Nagarjuna is doing negative roles expanding his horizons.

In the meantime, Rajamouli also planned to cast Nagarjuna in a negative role but sources share Nagarjuna rejected the offer. This comes as a shocker to all the movie lovers and more so to Akkineni fans. The film stars Priyanka Chopra as the female lead and Prithviraj Sukumaran and Prakash Raj are playing important roles.

Varanansi: King shock Star Director

Did Nagarjuna reject role in Varanasi

Senior actor Rajendra Prasad has sparked outrage with his recent comments about MGR (MG Ramachandran), the idol of Tamil people and former Chief Minister. Speaking at the \'Kalaprapoorna Kantha Rao National Award-2025\' ceremony in Hyderabad, Rajendra Prasad\'s remarks have been deemed highly offensive and sparked protests, especially in Tamil Nadu.\r\nRajendra Prasad stated that MGR was scared of Kantha Rao is a great actor, claiming MGR was intimidated by Kantha Rao\'s folk films. He went a step ahead and started that MGR would wet his pants whenever he see or know about Kantha Rao. These comments have gone viral, with netizens expressing anger and disgust. Critics are furious, saying it\'s not befitting for a Padma Shri awardee like Rajendra Prasad to disparage legendary actors.\r\nRajendra Prasad has a history of making controversial comments, having previously targeted co-stars like Brahmanandam and Ali. The film fraternity and public are debating whether a senior actor should use such language on public platforms.\r\nThe controversy has sparked a heated debate about respect for legendary actors and the use of language by public figures. Rajendra Prasad\'s comments have been widely criticized, with many calling for an apology.\r\n<div></div>

RP Once Again Lands In Soup

Rajendra Prasad Turns His Speech Controversy With Loose Talk 

Priyadarshi's latest film 'Suyodhana' is set to release worldwide on March 27th, promising an entertaining cinematic experience. The young and talented actor is playing the lead role, showcasing his unique acting skills. The film is produced by Bosubabu Nidumolu under Prajwala Line Creations and directed by Y.S. Madhav Reddy.

Drishika Chander is the female lead opposite Priyadarshi, with 'Dialogue King' Saikumar and senior actress Prema in key roles. The film boasts excellent production values, a good story, and narration. Music director Jai Krish and lyricist Ramajogayya Sastry have also contributed to the film.

Producer Bosubabu Nidumolu expressed excitement about the release, highlighting Priyadarshi and Saikumar's performances. The team is ready to showcase their work, with the teaser, trailer, and songs to be released soon.

The release date poster is going viral, generating buzz among film enthusiasts. Fans can look forward to an engaging story, impressive acting, and captivating music.

Priyadarshi Next Suyodhana Locks RD

Priyadarshi Suyodhana Hits Screens on March 27th

Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh, is creating waves in the Indian film industry with its record-breaking advance bookings. Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma predicts that the film could disrupt the dominance of South Indian cinema if it achieves massive box office numbers, potentially earning between Rs 1500 crore and Rs 2000 crore.

Varma believes the film's realistic action sequences and engaging storyline will resonate with audiences, citing the connection viewers have built with the characters from the first film. The director compares Dhurandhar 2's structure to Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, stating it will feel like a direct continuation of the first part.

With ticket prices ranging from Rs 59 to Rs 2900, Dhurandhar 2 is accessible to a wide audience. The film has already sold over 2.5 lakh tickets globally for premiere shows, with India alone accounting for Rs 13.75 crore in advance bookings. Dhurandhar 2 has shattered Bollywood records, surpassing Stree 2's premiere collection of Rs 10 crore and aiming to challenge Pawan Kalyan's OG record of Rs 30 crore. Maharashtra leads the advance bookings with over Rs 5.2 crore, followed by NCR and Karnataka.

The film's success could spark new conversations about the future of action cinema in India, with Varma predicting a significant impact on the industry. Dhurandhar 2 hits theaters on March 19, with paid premieres on March 18.

D 2 to unleash Boxoffice phenomenon

RGV About Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge Effect In South

Three major Kollywood films - Jana Nayagan, Dhanush's Kara, and Suriya's Karuppu - are gearing up for a thrilling box office clash in the post-Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections window. The highly anticipated films are vying for the same release dates, setting the stage for an exciting showdown.&nbsp;

The Jana Nayagan team is aiming to release the film immediately after the elections, but the competition is fierce. Dhanush's Kara, directed by Vignesh Raja, has already locked April 30 as its release date, positioning itself as the first major release post-elections. Suriya's Karuppu, directed by RJ Balaji, is targeting a May 1 release, putting it in direct competition with Kara and Jana Nayagan.

The Jana Nayagan re-certification screening, originally scheduled for March 9, was postponed due to a CBFC member's illness. The new screening date is set for March 17, and producers are determined to secure the censor certificate within this month.

With all three films eyeing the same release window, Kollywood fans can expect an intense box office battle in early May. The competition is heating up, and fans are eagerly waiting to see which film will emerge victorious.

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