Ram Gopal Varma on US-Iran conflict. While many are thinking twice to take sides in the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Ram Gopal Varma who is known for his maverick ways and bold talk came up with a sensational take on the issue.\r\nHe posted&nbsp; &ldquo;Taking off from the age old line MIGHT IS RIGHT and Selvar Mani&rsquo;s dialogue from Sarkar &lsquo;Jiske paas power hai, uska wrong bhi right hojata hai (That who has power, his wrong becomes right too)&rsquo; @realDonaldTrump is RIGHT because he has MIGHT.&rdquo;\r\nEarlier on the sensational assassination of Iran supreme commander Ayatollah Khamenei, Ram Gopal Varma posted&nbsp; &ldquo;Ayotallah Khamenei is hiding, and Trump is not hiding, and the point is made.&rdquo;\r\nRam Gopal Varma who lost his seen has been of late hailing the Indian spy thriller Dhurandhar. He is on the professional front busy with his film Police Station Mein Bhoot which stars Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role. This marks the return of the duo after the hit classic satya in 1988.

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US Iran Conflict: RGV sensational take

Ram Gopal Varma on US-Iran conflict

Anirudh Ravichander on KHxRK project. Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth are coming together for a multi starrer under the direction of Nelson Dilip Kumar. Expectations are high on the project and Anirudh Ravichander who is the music director shared the secrets.\r\nTalking about the promo, he said &ldquo;We have done a lot of mass music for Kamal sir and Rajini sir in films like Vikram and Jailer, among others. So we were like what else we can do. So we tried to go retro and bring back the 70s. It&rsquo;s all about balancing,&rdquo;\r\nHe added &ldquo;Nelson Dilipkumar and I both were feeling very surreal because I think the very fact that both of them were in the same shooting spot and we have not seen that in our generation. It is happening after 47 years. Just to see them together, discussing dialogues and when we were sitting in the same car it was not jitters but it felt very surreal. I told both of them also that it is a very iconic moment for Nelson and I.&rdquo;\r\nAbout the reaction from Kamal and Rajini, He added &ldquo;They said, &lsquo;Very nice.&rsquo; They have seen too much in life to be reacting in any other way.&rdquo; He shared &ldquo;Generally as people itself Rajini and Kamal sir are fun loving people.&rdquo;\r\nAbout the project, he added&nbsp; \" I think probably next year, the film will go on floors and there\'s a lot of hype and hoopla around it. But we just like to keep our legs on the ground and keep working and make sure people like it.\"

KHxRK: AR shares exciting update

Anirudh Ravichander on KHxRK project

\r\nVijay, Rashmika meet and serve food to fans. Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna who got married on 26 Feb 2026 at Udaipur, Rajasthan now, landed in Hyderabad and have been delighting their fans.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThey met their fans and served food and delighted with them by interacting with them. The venue was adorned with floral d&eacute;cor and featured a board that read, &ldquo;Welcome to our extended family. With love, #VIROSH.&rdquo; The event was organised to celebrate their union. The couple shook hands with each attendees, and Rashmika even hugged one fan. They also gave autographs before personally serving food.\r\nThe video quickly went viral online, with many praising their simplicity and affection for their fans. One comment read, &ldquo;I am falling in love with their simplicity and kindness. They are so down to earth. And their love for fans is wonderful.&rdquo; Another wrote, &ldquo;These two people are so beautiful inside and out.&rdquo; A third commented, &ldquo;Really sweet of them to put so much effort in for their fans. Their fans must be over the moon. Lovely gesture.&rdquo; Another fan wrote, &ldquo;Omg this was adorable. This is an amazing way to treat your fans. I mean, imagine them literally calling you to their wedding, feeding you and serving you.&rdquo; One more added, &ldquo;This is super wholesome.&rdquo;\r\n

VIROSH: Vijay, Rashmika delight fans

Vijay and Rashmika meet and serve food to fans

Buchi Babu Sana shares Peddi Rai Rai Raa Raa secret. Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor\'s Peddi directed by Buchi Babu Sana is releasing on 30 April 2026. The film stars Janhvi Kapoor as a female lead with Jagapathi Babu, Shiva Rajkumar, Divyenndu Sharma portraying important roles. Oscar winner Rahman is the music director.\r\nThe film\'s songs Chikiri Chikiri and Rai Rai Raa Raa are going viral on social media. In the meantime, Buchi Babu Sana, speaking to scribes shared the secrets of Rai Rai Raa Raa song.\r\nHe said Ram Charan shot the song with high fever and added that though he insisted on stopping the shooting and postpone it to the next day, Ram Charan danced with grace and smile in that high fever. He thanked Chiranjeevi for liking the song and said Ram Charan got the dedication of Chiranjeevi.\r\nThe film is a sports based entertainer and Buchi Babu Sana is showing Ram Charan in a rustic avatar.

Peddi Secret Revealed

Buchi Babu Sana shares Peddi Rai Rai Raa Raa secret

Many young heroes are waiting eagerly to score a hit. Vijay Devarakonda has huge fan following but of late he is reeling under string of flops. Vijay Devarakonda&nbsp;&nbsp;is currently busy with high profile projects with Ranabali and Rowdy Janardhana.\r\nBoth the films are set to hit the screens in the second half of 2026. Kalyan Ram after Bimbisara failed to score another hit. He is starring in a multi starrer along with Venkatesh under the direction of Anil Ravipudi.\r\nRam known for his youthful entertainers tested his luck with action entertainers but his luck didnot change. Though he came up with Andhra King Taluka, he failed to set the screens on fire. He is currently having two projects and Ram is keen to score a hit.\r\nNikhil after scoring a hit with Karthikeya 2, failed to score another hit. He is now pinning all his hopes on Swayambhu and also has another project The India House. The film may hit the screens next year.\r\nNithiin failed to score hits of late and he has a project with VI. Anand. He is pinning all his hopes on this film. Varun Tej after Gaddalakonda Ganesh failed to score a hit. He is now coming to score a hit with a horror comedy Korean Kanaraju directed by Merlapaka Gandhi.\r\nAkhil failed in his attempts to score a hit and he is now starring in the film titled Lenin. The film is up for release during Summer. Naga Shourya is reeling under flops and he is pinning his hopes on Bad Boy Karthik.

Young Heroes working hard for hits

Will the eluding hit embrace young heroes

\r\nManchu Manoj to take on Balakrishna. Natasimha Balakrishna recently entertained with Akhanda Thaandavam. The film is&nbsp; the sequel to the hit film Akhanda and is directed by Boyapati Srinu. While Balakrishna\'s fans loved his action, the film failed to live up to the massive expectations.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nNow, Balakrishna is busy with his upcoming film NBK111 under the direction of Gopichand Malineni. The film will be going to sets on 5 March 2026. In the meantime, reports are coming that the makers are planning to rope in Manchu Manoj for an important role in the film.\r\nIt is known that Manchu Manoj made a powerful impact with his performances in negative roles in Bhairavam and Mirai. Manchu Manoj and Balakrishna entertained all in U Kodatara Uliki Padatara earlier.\r\nThe film stars Nayanthara as the female lead while the music is tuned by Thaman. Plans are on to release the film during Dasara. Expectations are high as Balakrishna and Gopichand Malineni earlier came up with Veera Simha Reddy.\r\n

Rocking Star in NBK 111

Manchu Manoj to take on Balakrishna

Iran-Israel war to impact film industry. The deadly war between Iran and Israel with US calling the shots is having powerful impact across the world. There is no denying that the economy of all the countries who are not related to the war also will get impacted and already the Oil and Natural Gases prices are increasing.
In the meantime, the war will also have impact on the Indian film industry. It is known that Indian films are doing exceptionally well in overseas and the war will impact the collections of the upcoming films. Dhurandhar The Revenge, the sequel to Dhurandhar is releasing on 19 March.
With the war nowhere near its end, many feel that the Gulf market may give shock to the Dhurandhar makers. It is known that when the first part was banned in Gulf, the distributors suffered losses upto Rs 150crs. With the war going on. Dhurandhar may not release in countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and other Middle Eastern countries.
Already Yash's Toxic which was supposed to release on 19 March, decided to postpone the film's release to 4 June due to the situation in the Gulf and middle east region. Dubai market is crucial for Tollywood as there are many Indians and Telugu people who watch the Indian films.
The makers of Telugu films shoot the songs and important scenes in Arab countries but due to war most of the films shootings came to a standstill. The airline services came to a grounding halt and the cast and crew are facing huge difficulty. The overseas technicians who used to work for stunts and VFX are now held up due to war and this is impacting the shootings.
The ongoing war may have the effect on Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu's Varanasi, Allu Arjun-Atlee's upcoming project and also Bollywood film Ramayana which involve extensive usage of VFX. If the war doesn't end in the coming days, the release dates of these films may get impacted.

War Impact on Film Industry

Iran-Israel war to impact film industry

Yash's highly anticipated film Toxic has been postponed from its original March 19 release date to June 4, 2026, due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The makers cited uncertainty in the region, especially after the US and Israel's joint strike on Iran, as the reason for the delay.&nbsp;

The film, directed by Geetu Mohandas, was set to mark Yash's big-screen return after four years. Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is a hyperviolent action saga starring Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria. The film was generating buzz after its look reveal and teaser, despite some controversy.

The makers expressed their hope that the situation in the Middle East would improve by June, allowing them to connect with a wider audience. They thanked fans for their understanding and patience, looking forward to their continued support.

Toxic's postponement benefits Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2, which was set to clash with the Yash-starrer on March 19. The spy thriller from Aditya Dhar may now get a solo release on the date.

Toxic Postponed Amidst War Tension

Yash Toxic Release Date Postponed to June 2026

Malavika Mohanan message on World Wild Life Day. Malavika Mohanan is not only known for her redhot looks and glamor treat on the big screen but also known for supporting good causes to help the society.\r\nOn the occasion of World Wild Life Day,Malavika Mohanan said&nbsp; &ldquo;We need to be spectators, not intruders in our shared world.&rdquo;\r\nMalavika Mohanan who is a wild life photographer said &ldquo;The most important lesson is patience. You can&rsquo;t approach wildlife with entitlement. If you&rsquo;re truly in the wild, you have to respect that.&rdquo;\r\nShe shared&nbsp; &ldquo;Photography started as a very personal journey in 2019. When I&rsquo;m working on sets, I&rsquo;m around 300 to 400 people on average. So whenever I get time off, it is meditative to go into a forest; no people, just calm.&rdquo;\r\nShe said&nbsp; &ldquo;For 12 hours, you&rsquo;re just in the wild, seeing it in its most primal form. You&rsquo;ll see what you see &mdash; it all depends on luck. You can never predict what you&rsquo;ll find, that&rsquo;s the beauty of it.&rdquo; and added &ldquo;Over the years, wildlife photography became something I grew very passionate about. It&rsquo;s very different from my work life, and that&rsquo;s what makes it special.&rdquo; Last August, Malavika travelled to Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) to witness the Great Migration, an experience long on her bucket list. &ldquo;It was a beautiful experience, truly very special, watching vast herds traverse forests and rivers across the African plains.\"\r\nMalavika Mohanan says &ldquo;Wildlife teaches you patience. You can&rsquo;t approach it with entitlement. If you&rsquo;re truly in the wild, you have to respect that.&rdquo; and adds &ldquo;The more I grow up, the more I realise how crucial that connection is. It impacts your mental health and your overall balance.&rdquo;\r\nMalavika captured wildlife in Serengeti National Park (Tanzania), Ranthambore National Park (Rajasthan), and Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra).

Malavika on World Wild Life Day

Malavika Mohanan message on World Wild Life Day

Vaadivaasal, the highly anticipated film by Suriya and Vetrimaaran, is moving forward after years of pre-production. The duo has locked a concrete plan, with Vetrimaaran requesting 130 days to complete the ambitious project.

Suriya has agreed to a 10 day call sheet every month, allowing him to balance multiple projects. This arrangement gives Vaadivaasal the dedicated time it needs.

The script work is nearly finished, with the entire narration locked except for the opening and climax portions. The team has a clear vision for this Jallikattu based drama.

Principal photography will begin once Suriya wraps up Arasan, with filming expected to take at least 1&frac12; years. Fans can finally look forward to the Suriya-Vetrimaaran collaboration. The combination of Suriya and Vetrimaaran is one of the most anticipated in Tamil cinema.

Vaadivaasal Shooting After Arasan

Suriya and Vetrimaaran Awaited Project Vaadivaasal Shooting Update

Toxic, starring Yash, is set to take on Dhurandhar 2 in Kerala on March 19, 2026, with double the screens. The state\'s exhibitors have allocated 300 screens to Toxic, matching the local production Aadu 3, while Dhurandhar 2 gets 150 screens.\r\nThis screen advantage could give Toxic a significant edge in Kerala\'s box office race. With similar occupancy rates, Toxic might earn twice the collections of Dhurandhar 2.\r\nAadu 3, a Malayalam fantasy action comedy, joins the battle with 300 screens, leveraging its home advantage. The three way clash promises a competitive box office weekend.\r\nWhereas Dhurandhar 2 will dominate in North and Overseas Toxic will have a strong footprint in South States as big players are behind Toxic. Let&rsquo;s see how tables will turn after the release of both films on March 19.

Toxic vs Dhurandhar 2 Kerala Clash

Yash Toxic Gets Double the Screens Than Dhurandhar 2

Sapthami Gowda, Rukmini Vasanth, and Ashika Ranganath have taken a united stand against inappropriate camera angles and deliberate zoom-ins on actresses at public events. Their powerful message is trending across social media, sparking widespread conversations.\r\nThe actresses highlighted a recurring problem faced by women in the industry, pointing out that videos and photos from events are often shot from improper angles with unnecessary zoom-ins focusing on their bodies rather than their work. They described such behavior as disrespectful and completely unacceptable.\r\nThe actresses clearly stated they\'re in the industry for their craft and cinema, not to be objectified. They condemned deliberate zoom-ins and inappropriate camera angles as clear violations of dignity, urging event coverage teams to maintain professionalism and respect.\r\nTheir message emphasizes the importance of solidarity and setting firm boundaries. They expressed support for every woman who\'s experienced similar treatment, ending with a simple yet impactful appeal: \"Let respect be normalized, not violation.\" The bold stand taken by these leading Sandalwood actresses has sparked widespread appreciation online, with many praising their courage and clarity in addressing this sensitive issue.\r\n<div></div>

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