<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">S. Saraswathi (2026) Movie: What\'s Behind</h2>\r\nVaralakshmi Sarathkumar who impressed all with her performances is now making her debut as the director with the film S. Saraswathi. The films OTT rights have been inked by ETV Win, streaming will be after the end of its theatrical run. let us findout what S.Saraswathi offered to movie lovers.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">S. Saraswathi (2026) Movie: Story Review</h2>\r\nS.Saraswathi story revolves around a mother who goes in search of her missing daughter and the developments in the aftermath and how she deals with them. Lakshmi (Varalakshmi Sarathkumar) much to her shock finds her daughter Saraswathi missing when she goes to pick her from the school.\r\nWhere it leads to and what roles CI Krishna Reddy (Murli Sharma), Lakshmi\'s husband Aditya (Jeeva), her&nbsp; mother (Priyamani), Pediatric Surgeon Tulasi (Radhika Sarathkumar), Justice Uma Maheswar (Rao Ramesh), Lawyer Ramanunam (Prakash Raj), his assistant Swami (Saptagiri), advocate Srikanth (Srikanth Iyengar), Psychiatrist Antony D Souza (Nassar), Principal (Raghu Babu) played in the sensational developments that follow form the interesting part.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">S. Saraswathi (2026) Movie: Artists Review</h2>\r\nVaralakshmi Sarathkumar as usual came up with impactful performance. She showed the pain of the mother who is worried about her missing daughter. She expressed and emoted quite well on the screen and made a strong presence on the screen. She also did well as a caring nurse and also as a girl who falls in love. She tried to carry the film on her shoulders.\r\nPrakash Raj as usual came up with subtle and powerful performance. He delivered dialogues in a hardhitting manner and with his screen presence elevated the scenes.Rao Ramesh is good in the role of a judge.&nbsp; Priyamani is fine in her role as the mother while Radhika Sarathkumar, Nassar and Jeeva played the powerful cameos taking the story forward. Others like Srikanth Iyengar, Mime Gopi, Hareesh Peradi, Raghu Babu, Getup Srinu, Venkat, Niveksha ,Pramila Rani performed according to their roles.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">S. Saraswathi Movie: Technicians Review</h2>\r\nS.Saraswathi story is penned by Varalakshmi Sarathkumar. Varalakshmi planned to touch the contemprary and the burning topic of atroticies on women and how justice is denied to them. She tried to add the medical disorder in order to add surprise element to the proceedings and the investigation process.\r\nInitially at the start, this looked interesting but in her effort to thrill viewers taking them to the new heights, she overdid it and altogether in the end, it turned out to be a laughing stock. Except for the so called medical disorder, everything turned out to be routine and predictable. After the so called surprise elements, viewers can predict everything and this turned out to be the biggest backdrop.\r\nWhile the story turned out to be routine and monotonous, even the narration and screenplay turned out to be repetitive making it a tedious watch to the viewers. The first half comes to an end with a predictable twist and when one expects a better second half, it turns out to be a disappointment.\r\nWith the surprise element coming out, Varalakshmi started beating around the bush and the preachy dialogues in the pre climax and climax didnot inspire any confidence. Finally, S.Saraswathi\'s good intentions got diluted due to Varalakshmi\'s over enthusiasm and the flat screenplay and direction.\r\nThaman\'s music and songs though situational acted as speedbrakers. His background music is in sync with the story. A.M. Edwin Sakay\'s cinematograhpy is good and showed the scenes in a realistic and believable manner.\r\nVenkat Raajen\'s editing left a lot to be desired. There are many scenes that turned out to be repetitive and slowed the pace of the narration.\r\nProduction values of Dosa Diaries are good.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">S. Saraswathi - Advantages</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Varalakshmi Sarathkumar</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Prakash Raj&nbsp;</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">S. Saraswathi - Disadvantages</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Outdated Story</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Slow Narration</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">S. Saraswathi (2026) Movie: Rating Analysis</h2>\r\nAltogether, S.Saraswathi movie turns out to be a preachy outdated drama. Varalakshmi Sarathkumar on debut as a director tried to highlight the problems faced by women and also come up with a powerful hardhitting message oriented film. However, outdated story, repetitive scenes, silly screenplay and serial type narration undid her intentions. Had she reworked on the writing and the script and added few fresh elements, things would have been different. Considering all these aspects,&nbsp;Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for S.Saraswathi.

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Janhvi Kapoor marked her 29th birthday with a deeply spiritual visit to the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, continuing a personal tradition of devotion she has followed for years. The actress undertook the historic Alipiri footpath pilgrimage, joining prayers and rituals in a serene and heartfelt celebration.\r\nJanhvi Kapoor walked the historic Alipiri footpath, an 11-kilometre pilgrimage with over 3,500 steps, reaching the temple late at night. She stayed on the hill overnight, ready to offer prayers in the early morning rituals and receive blessings. On the morning of her birthday, Janhvi Kapoor had a VIP break darshan of Lord Venkateswara.\r\nShe was blessed by Vedic scholars at the Ranganayakula Mandapam with traditional chants, and temple authorities presented her with sacred teertha prasadam. A viral video captured her serene climb, dressed simply in a white kurta with earphones tucked in, embodying calm devotion. Janhvi also performed prayers alongside veteran actress Maheshwari, taking part fully in the spiritual atmosphere of the temple.\r\nJanhvi Kapoor has often shared that she takes her film scripts to Tirumala before beginning new projects, believing the blessings of Lord Venkateswara bring strength and guidance. She also observes the temple on personal milestones, including the birthday of her late mother, Sridevi. This isn&rsquo;t the first time Janhvi Kapoor has celebrated her birthday at Tirumala. On her 27th birthday, she visited with rumoured boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya and her close friend Orry.

Janhvi Spiritual Birthday Celebration

Janhvi Kapoor Celebrates Birthday by Walking To Tirumala On Her Birthday

Ranveer Singh\'s action thriller Dhurandhar has achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the most-watched Indian film on Netflix with 220 lakh views in just 31 days since its release on January 30. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film has dominated the Indian streaming scene and gained global recognition.\r\nDhurandhar\'s success isn\'t limited to India; it\'s been the top-watched movie on Netflix in several countries, including Bangladesh, Bahrain, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mauritius, and Nigeria. The film\'s global viewership continues to rise, with 13 lakh views in its fifth weekend alone and 45 lakh hours viewed.\r\nThe film\'s box office performance has been equally impressive, earning â‚¹1,305.35 crore worldwide, with â‚¹299.5 crore from overseas markets and â‚¹1,005.85 crore from India during its 77-day run. Dhurandhar has broken multiple records, becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film in India and the second-highest-grossing Hindi film globally.\r\nThe film features an ensemble cast, including Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R Madhavan. Produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, Dhurandhar was released on December 5, 2025, and has received widespread acclaim. Dhurandhar\'s sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is set to hit theaters on March 19, 2026, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release.

Dhurandhar - Most Watched Film

Dhurandhar Becomes Netflix Most Watched Indian Film

Sharwanand is teaming up with blockbuster maker Sampath Nandi for the pan-India period action drama Bhogi, marking a new chapter in his career. Produced by KK Radhamohan under Sri Sathya Sai Arts and presented by Lakshmi Radhamohan, the film promises to be one of Sharwa\'s most ambitious projects.\r\nThe makers recently revealed the film\'s powerful first-look poster, which received an overwhelming response. A special birthday poster showcases Sharwa in a strikingly intense avatar, sporting thick, messy hair and a dense beard. His raw and rebellious look is accentuated by a beedi hanging from his lips and a sweaty, textured face.\r\nSet against the rugged North Telangana-Maharashtra border in the late 1960s, Bhogi promises a raw and intense narrative. The film\'s shoot is underway in a massive Hyderabad set, featuring high-octane action sequences. Anupama Parameswaran and Dimple Hayathi play the female leads, supported by a talented cast.&nbsp;\r\nThe technical crew boasts accomplished professionals, including production designer Kiran Kumar Manne, cinematographer Kishore Kumar Arokia, and music composer Bheems Ceciroleo. Bhogi is scheduled for a pan-India release on August 28, 2026, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan, in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.

Sharwa Intense Look in Bhogi

Happy Birthday To Charming Star Sharwanand

The upcoming film Carmeni Selvam is set for a grand bilingual release in both Tamil and Telugu on April 3, 2026. The film features an ensemble of critically acclaimed performers who command a strong presence in both the Tamil and Telugu markets, Samuthirakani is ready to deliver a path-breaking performance that is a clear departure from his usual repertoire.\r\nThe film also stars Gautham Vasudev Menon known for terrific performances playing a pivotal role. Accomplished actresses Abinaya and Lakshmi Priya are roped in to bring depth and intensity to the film&rsquo;s emotional core. The film is bankrolled by Pathway Productions. Today makers announced that PVR INOX pictures associated with Pathway Productions as the official theatrical distribution partner.\r\nStrengthening its nationwide footprint, Carmeni Selvam is all set to have a grand release. This Relatable tale for the modern Era has already sparked significant curiosity with its first look poster. Makers are planning to raise curiosity with the teaser coming soon. The film follows the journey of Selvam, a principled car driver, as he navigates a complex world of modern pressures. What begins as an emotional monologue of a common man unfolds into a high-stakes drama that explores the fragile balance between honesty and survival.\r\nSharing his vision, Writer-Director Ram Chakri said, &ldquo;Carmeni Selvam is a story that belongs to the common man, and we are thrilled that it is now ready for both our Tamil and Telugu audiences. Partnering with PVR INOX Pictures ensures that this story of heart and grit reaches the grand stage&rdquo;.\r\n<div></div>

Carmeni Selvam Telugu and Tamil Bilingual Set for Release

Carmeni Selvam Telugu and Tamil Bilingual Set for Release on April 3

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attended Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok\'s wedding in Mumbai, turning heads in coordinated outfits. Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan also graced the occasion, adding to the star-studded guest list. The celebrations began with mehendi and sangeet on March 3 at a private venue, followed by a pre-wedding puja at Ambani\'s Jamnagar estate.\r\nThe wedding ceremony took plac in South Mumbai, with prominent figures from cricket and Bollywood in attendance. MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Zaheer Khan, and Suresh Raina were among the cricket legends who celebrated with the family. Bollywood stars like Lata Mangeshkar and the Bachchan family added to the glamour.\r\nArjun Tendulkar, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, tied the knot with Saaniya Chandhok, a pet spa owner. The couple met through Arjun\'s sister Sara and got engaged in August last year. The ceremony blended classic traditions with a splash of glamour, featuring music and heartfelt blessings.\r\nThe guest list was a testament to the couple\'s connections in cricket and entertainment. Sachin Tendulkar marked the day, making it a memorable moment for everyone involved. The wedding was a joyous celebration of love and friendship.

AT Wedding Is A Star Studded Affair

Bachchans To Cricketers Attend Arjun Tendulkar\'s Wedding

Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion, has confirmed that a sequel to the hit film F1: The Movie is in the works. The first film, directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, was released last year and became a massive box-office success, grossing over $630 million worldwide. Hamilton, who produced the film alongside Jerry Bruckheimer, revealed that the script for the sequel is already being worked on.\r\nLewis Hamilton&nbsp; shared that the team had their first meeting towards the end of last year, discussing different ideas and directions for the script. \"We are already working on the first script,\" Hamilton said ahead of the Australian Grand Prix. The first film had a significant impact on audiences, and Hamilton reflected on its success, saying, \"It\'s been amazing to see how big an impact it\'s had, how many people have loved the movie.\"\r\nLewis Hamilton&nbsp; continues to receive messages from people who are just now watching it, and how it\'s opened their eyes to what this sport is about. When asked if he would consider acting in the sequel, Hamilton said he prefers to stay behind the scenes. \"I don\'t really have a lot of desire to be on camera, and I\'ve had loads of opportunities to be in movies,\" he said. \"I really liked the idea of being in the background. It was an amazing experience, and it\'s so much more enjoyable, I think, than actually being on camera\".\r\nHamilton and his team are taking their time to ensure the sequel meets their expectations. \"Sequels often aren\'t always great, but we\'ve got a great team, got a great cast, great writer. So I\'m not concerned about that,\" he said.

F1 Gearing Up For Sequel

Lewis Hamilton Confirms F1 Movie Sequel

Saurabh Shukla, the veteran actor starring in Shah Rukh Khan\'s upcoming film King, has revealed that the movie features one of the largest ensembles in recent Hindi cinema. In an interview, Shukla claimed that King includes 70% of the Bollywood industry, with a star-studded cast.\r\nShukla praised his experience working with Khan, describing him as a \"great\" and \"charismatic\" person. He also found his own role in King \"memorable\". The film boasts an impressive lineup, including Suhana Khan, Rani Mukerji, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Raghav Juyal.\r\nThe teaser of King showcases Khan in a silver-haired avatar, playing a menacing character. The clip features an aerial view of an enigmatic island, followed by Khan\'s hard-hitting monologue. King marks Suhana Khan\'s theatrical debut and reunites Khan with Anand and Padukone after Pathaan.\r\nProduced by Red Chillies Entertainment, King is set to release on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2026. With its massive ensemble cast and intriguing storyline, the film is generating significant buzz.

SK Strange Revelation About King

Shahrukh Khan King Features 70 Percent Of Bollywood

Nayanthara, the acclaimed South Indian actress, and her husband-director Vignesh Shivan have acquired a luxurious duplex apartment in Chennai\'s upscale Poes Garden area for â‚¹31.5 crore. The property, part of the Legacy project, is located on the fourth and fifth floors of a building in Teynampet, with a built-up area of 14,369 sq ft and an undivided share of land measuring 5,308 sq ft.\r\nThe sale deed was registered on December 15, 2025, with Landmark Metro Projects Private Limited as the seller. Nayanthara owns 90% of the apartment, while Vignesh Shivan holds 10%. The property comes with eight reserved covered parking slots in the stilt area, adding to its luxury appeal.\r\nThis new acquisition takes Nayanthara\'s total real estate portfolio to an estimated worth of â‚¹100-120 crore. She also owns a 7,000 sq ft heritage bungalow in Alwarpet, serving as her creative studio, and two premium apartments in Hyderabad\'s Banjara Hills, each valued at around â‚¹15 crore. Her ancestral home in Kerala is considered one of the state\'s most luxurious properties.\r\nPoes Garden is a prestigious neighborhood, home to prominent personalities like Rajinikanth and the late J Jayalalithaa. Chennai\'s real estate market is experiencing steady growth, with average residential prices increasing by 7% year-on-year to â‚¹5,135 per sq ft in 2025, driven by sustained housing demand from the IT and GCC sectors. Nayanthara\'s investment reflects her growing presence in the entertainment industry and her taste for luxury living.\r\n<div></div>

Nayanthara Bought Luxury Duplex

Nayanthara Owns Luxury Duplex in Poes Garden

Mrithyunjay, Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani and others releasing today. The month of March will kickstart with the release of films like Sree Vishnu's Mrithyunjay, Sivaji and Laya's Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani on 6th.

Sree Vishnu's Mrithunjay averted clash between his other film Vishnu Vinyasam. Sree Vishnu's Mrithyunjay directed by Hussain Sha Kiran and is a thriller. Sivaji's Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani directed by Sudhir Ram is generating interest as the makers used the popular dialogue Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani from Sivaji's 90s Biopic webseires in ETV which turned out to be a hit.

Tamil anthology film Hotspot 2 Much directed by Vignesh Karthick is releasing on the same day. The film stars Priya Bhavani Shankar in the main lead. Varalakshmi Sarathkumar is making her debut as the director with Saraswathi. The film starring Prakash Raj, Priya Mani, Radhikaa Sarathkumar and Naveen Chandra in key roles along with Varalakshmi is releasing on the same day.

Srinath Maganti's Mansion House Mallesh directed by Bala Satish is releasing on 6 March. The film stars Gayatri Ramana and Sai Kamakshi as the female leads. Mission C 1000 directed by Tejeswar is testing its luck on the same day. The film features Tejeswar in the lead role with Pragya Nayan as the female lead.

Duniya Vijay's Bheema Theeradalli is releasing in Telugu as Kadapa. Bhaskar Koteswara Rao, Suma's Vidhata directed by Manikantha Rajababu is releasing on 6 March and Kaa-The Forest starring Andreah Jeremiah under the direction of Naanjil is releasing on the same day.

Stay tuned for the reviews of the above films from Cinejosh team in couple of hours from now.

Today reviews: Mrithyunjay and others

Mrithyunjay Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani and others releasing today

Preity Mukhundhan, a talented South Indian actor, is set to make her Bollywood debut opposite Kartik Aaryan in the fantasy creature comedy Naagzilla. Born on July 30, 2001, in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, Preity is a young actor, model, and dancer with a strong academic background in Electronics and Communication Engineering from NIT Tiruchirappalli.&nbsp;\r\nPreity\'s journey into films began with modelling and music videos, including the viral Tamil music video Aasa Kooda. She made her acting debut in 2024 with the Telugu horror-comedy Om Bheem Bush, but got recognition for her looks and glamour in Manchu Vishnu\'s Kannappa, also seen in Malayalam films Maine Pyar Kiya, and Sarvam Maya. Her performance in Sarvam Maya earned her recognition, and the film became one of the highest grossing Malayalam films.\r\nNaagzilla, directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and produced by Karan Johar\'s Dharma Productions, promises to be a high-concept fantasy comedy inspired by serpent mythology. Kartik Aaryan plays Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand, a 631 year old ichchhadhari naag, while Preity Mukhundhan is cast as the female lead. The film is scheduled to release on August 14, 2026, around Naag Panchami.\r\nPreity\'s early exposure to performing arts and her parents\' support have contributed to her confidence on stage. With her Bollywood debut, she is ready to take a major step in her career.

Preity Mukhundhan Goes Bollywood

Preity Mukhundhan Is Kartik Aaryan Co Star In Naagzilla

Venu Swamy shocking predictions on Vijay\'s divorce. Thalapathy Vijay is landing in personal and professional problems ever since he entered politics.\r\nVijay\'s final film Jana Nayagan release landed in problems due to the controversy over censor certification. Apart from it the stampede at Karur at his political rally came as a shock to him.\r\nEven as he is battling them on two projects, he got a huge shock when his wife Sangeeta Sornalingam filed a divorce case accusing him of having an affair with an actress.\r\nIn the meantime, star astrologer Venu Swamy\'s prediction sometime back came as a shocker. Though he did not take name, he shared a video once again which as related to 2025 in which he predicted a south star will land in problem and his wife will file a divorce case against him. He said his affair with a star heroine will be exposed and it will be main cause for the divorce.

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