\r\nTaapsee Pannu\'s latest film, Assi, has failed to impress audiences, despite its compelling theme. The movie, released on February 20, has earned around â‚¹5 crores in India net collections. Trade analyst Girish Wankhede attributes this to the audience\'s lack of understanding of the film\'s genre.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nWankhede points out that the film\'s mixed reviews and lack of star power also contributed to its poor performance. \"Taapsee Pannu is the main lead actress, but she isn\'t capable of pulling a film entirely on her shoulders,\" he said. Additionally, the film\'s marketing strategy was also questioned, with Wankhede suggesting that stronger marketing could have brought in more viewers.\r\nFilm distributor Manoj Desai praises Pannu but blames the title, Assi, for the film\'s failure. \"People were asking us, even our managing staff was asking, what does Assi mean?\" he said. The film\'s title may have deterred potential viewers, contributing to its lackluster run. Assi, directed by Anubhav Sinha, features a talented cast, including Revathy, Manoj Pahwa, and Naseeruddin Shah.\r\nThe film marks the third collaboration between Pannu and Sinha after Mulk and Thappad. Despite its impressive cast, the film has failed to connect with audiences. The film\'s poor performance serves as a reminder that even with a compelling theme and talented cast, a film\'s success depends on various factors, including marketing and title.\r\n

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Taapsee Latest Film Bombed At BO

Taapsee Pannu Assi Falls Flat at the Box Office

Nani's The Paradise has taken the music scene by storm with its first single, Aaya Sher, which has garnered an overwhelming response and is currently dominating Pawan Kalyan's Aura of Ustaad from Ustaad Bhagat Singh.

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Released on Nani's birthday, Aaya Sher has broken records, crossing 13 million views in under 20 hours, surpassing the total views of Aura of Ustaad, which has clocked just 13 million views since its release on February 22. Aaya Sher is now trending at No. 1, while Aura of Ustaad has dropped to the 6th position.

The song, composed by Anirudh Ravichander, features tribal percussion and gritty electronic beats, with vocals by Addula Jangireddy and Akunoori Devaiah. The music has been praised for its raw energy and powerful beats, showcasing Nani's intense new look in the film.

In contrast, Aura of Ustaad, composed by Devi Sri Prasad, has received a lukewarm response, with some fans criticizing the music and comparing it unfavorably to Aaya Sher. The song was intended to be a fan anthem, celebrating Pawan Kalyan's style and attitude. The success of Aaya Sher has set high expectations for The Paradise, which is scheduled to release on August 21, 2026, in eight languages.

Aaya Sher Overtakes UBS

Nani The Paradise First Single Aaya Sher Rocking Music Charts

Malayalam actor, director Basil Joseph is rumored to play the son of superstar Rajinikanth in the upcoming film Thalaivar173, directed by Cibi Chakravarthy. The movie has generated immense curiosity among fans and cinephiles alike, with no official confirmation from the makers yet.\r\nThe film is expected to be a full-fledged commercial entertainer, with Priyanka Arul Mohan also in talks for a pivotal role. Cibi Chakravarthy has promised Rajinikanth\'s fans and family that they will be satisfied after watching Thalaivar173, saying, \"I want to say only one thing with love. As a fan of Thalaivar, I want to tell the fans of Thalaivar and his family...you will be walking out with satisfaction\".\r\nRajinikanth himself has confirmed that shooting will begin in April this year, and the film will be a proper commercial entertainer. The project has been generating excitement ever since actor-producer-politician Kamal Haasan announced that his production house Raaj Kamal Films International (RKFI) would be backing it.\r\nThe film is expected to release on Pongal 2027, with Basil Joseph\'s Athiradi, co-starring Tovino Thomas and Vineeth Sreenivasan, set to release on May 14, 2026. Thalaivar173 promises to be a blockbuster, with its star-studded cast and talented crew.

Interesting Casting For Thalaivar173 

Happening Malayalam Actor Is Rajini Son In Thalaivar 173

Vaishnavi Chaitanya, the talented actress who made a sensational breakthrough with the blockbuster film Baby, is all set to make her Tamil debut. Directed by Sai Rajesh, Baby established Vaishnavi as one of the promising young actresses in the industry.\r\nAlthough her subsequent films, Love Me and Jack, failed to meet expectations, Vaishnavi is bouncing back with a new project..Vaishnavi is reuniting with Anand Deverakonda in the sequel film, 90\'s &ndash; A Middle Class Biopic (reportedly titled Epic). This collaboration is expected to revive the momentum she gained after Baby.\r\nMoreover, Vaishnavi has bagged a significant opportunity in Tamil cinema as the lead actress opposite GV Prakash Kumar in a new film directed by Vignesh Karthick. GV Prakash himself will be producing this Tamil film, which could become a major stepping stone for Vaishnavi Chaitanya.\r\nIf the film succeeds at the box office and her role gains appreciation, she could establish herself in both Tollywood and Kollywood simultaneously. Vaishnavi\'s versatility and talent have already earned her recognition, and this project could be the next big break in her career. With her impressive track record and growing popularity, Vaishnavi is poised to make a mark in the Tamil film industry.\r\n&nbsp;

Baby Bigstep In Kollywood

GV Prakash to Romance Baby Fame Vaishnavi Chaitanya

Sharwanand\'s upcoming film Bhogi, directed by Sampath Nandi, is set to release on August 28, 2026. The film\'s intense first-look poster has generated significant buzz, but its release date puts it in a challenging position at the box office.\r\nBhogi is sandwiched between two major releases - Nani\'s The Paradise on August 21, 2026, and Vijay Deverakonda\'s Ranabaali on September 11, 2026. Both films are highly anticipated and have pan-India appeal, making the competition fierce.\r\nThe Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela, promises to be a mass intense drama, while Ranabaali is expected to showcase Vijay Deverakonda\'s versatility as an actor. Bhogi, with its unique storyline and Sharwanand\'s intense performance, will need to carve its own niche.\r\nThe release schedule is looking crowded, and it will be interesting to see how Bhogi handles the competition. Sharwanand\'s fans are eagerly awaiting the film\'s release, hoping it will be a game changer for the actor. With three major films releasing in a short span, the box office is in for a treat.\r\n<div></div>

Sharwa Bhogi Amidst Two Biggies

Sharwanand Bhogi Faces Tough Competition

The Kerala Story 2 helmed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh is releasing on 27 Feb 2026. The film stars Aditi Bhatia, Ulka Gupta, and Aishwarya Ojha in the lead roles.\r\nWith the controversies surrounding the film increasing, The Kerala High Court heard the petition against the film. After that The High Court, decided to halt the film\'s release rights and also questioned the CBFC over the certification. The Court remarked \"You have not even given an \'A\' certificate to the film. You\'ve given U/A,\" the bench remarked. The court further noted that the makers were not keen on screening the film immediately and observed that there was a shortage of time to examine the matter in detail.\r\nThe counsel for the producers argued \"The main question is not about the movie, but whether this is a petition filed by an aggrieved party, a public interest petition, or something else,\"\r\nThe counsel also argued&nbsp; \"Kerala is also a part of India. We cannot isolate Kerala from India. What is being sought is something unknown to the law,\" the counsel said, adding that references to the \"dignity of Kerala\" were constitutionally misplaced. \"There is no question of \'dignity of Kerala\'; it is the dignity of India,\" the court was told.\r\nThe High Court posted the matter for hearing tomorrow.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

High Court shocks Kerala Story 2

The Kerala Story 2 gets High Court shock

Shanmukh Jaswanth needs no introduction. He shot to fame with youtube videos and then went on to become an actor. He got immense recognition, love and fame entering into the house of Bigg Boss.\r\nHe shared the good news couple of minutes back with his fans. He announced his engagement with Vaishnavi Chodisetti and he also shared his engagement snaps along with Vaishnavi. The engagement turned out to be a closed affair with only family members and few relatives and friends gracing the occasion. Sharing the snaps, Shanmukh posted the message \' God\'s Plan Revealed\"\r\nCongratulatory messages started pouring in from all quarters. Earlier rumours spread about the relationship between Shanmukh and Deepti Sunaina and both were seen with tattoos.\r\nShanmukh is doing a film Leela Vinodam, for OTT and also a film titled Premaku Namaskaram.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Shanmukh shares good news

Bigg Boss fame Shanmukh Jaswanth gets engaged

Naga Chaitanya who recently scored a hit with romantic action entertainer Thandel romancing Sai Pallavi under the direction of Chandoo Mondeti, is now coming up with a mythological entertainer Vrushakarma.\r\nThe film is helmed by Karthik Varma Dandu of Virupaksha fame. Expectations are high on&nbsp; the film which comes with a tagline Exacavation Begins.Now speculation is increasing on the film\'s teaser. Buzz is the makers are planning to release the teaser on 5 March 2026 though official confirmation is awaited.\r\nMeennakshi Chaudhary is the female lead and Sparsh Srivastava is playing an important role in the film for which music is tuned by Ajaneesh Lokanath. Naga Chaitanya is playing the role of Arjun in the film produced by Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra (SVCC) and Sukumar Writings in a prestigious manner.\r\nNaga Chaitanya earlier speaking about the project said &ldquo;I believe NC24 has the ability to resonate with a broad audience. The narrative explores universal themes of good versus evil and the struggle against fate, and the visual grandeur of the film is something I am truly eager for audiences to witness.\"

Vrushakarma teaser on this day

Speculation on Vrushakarma teaser

Anupama Parameswaran is known for her traditional and hot looks and riveting performances. Anupama speaking to scribes shared her shocking experience when she was served mutton.\r\nShe recalled \"while I was shooting Karthikeya, I was near where the goats were housed. I was having fun, while playing with newborn goats during her break. I felt extremely close to them and liked how innocent they were. At that moment, everything seemed normal and calm\"\r\nShe added \"That same day, I had lunch with the team. Everyone got mutton biryani. I didn\'t think about it much as I ate the biryani. My assistant grinned and told me something unexpected after lunch. He said that the meat in the biryani is of the same goat I had played with before.\"\r\nShe shared \"I got really upset as soon as I heard this. I threw up right away because I couldn\'t stand the thought. I couldn\'t handle the emotional torture and has never touched mutton again after that day. It was incredibly upsetting and stuck with me for a long time. This one thing impacted how I felt about non-vegetarian meals for a long time. I stayed away from mutton because the memories kept coming back.\"

When Anupama got mutton shock

Anupama Parameswaran shocker about mutton

Fans got a huge shock when reports and rumours spread like wildfire that star director Sanjay Leela Bhansali has been hospitalised.\r\nRumours spread that Sanjay Leela Bhansali suffered heartattack on his birthday and he was admitted in Kokilaben hospital in Mumbai. In the midst of all this, his team and&nbsp; family members came up with the statement.\r\nThe statement ran&nbsp; \"Hello good afternoon. Reports about SLB being hospitalised are completely false and baseless. There is no truth to them. We request you to kindly refrain from carrying any such stories, as they have no verified source. Thank you for your understanding.\"\r\nHis family members said \"Mr. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is doing absolutely fine. He has gone in for a routine medical check-up and there is no cause for concern. We sincerely appreciate the love, care, and concern shown by everyone. Thank you for your continued support and warm wishes (sic).\"\r\nCurrently Sanjay Leela Bhansali is busy with his film Love and War. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles.

Is Star Director hospitalised

Family denies rumours of Sanjay Leela Bhansali hospitalisation

Rishab Shetty is starring in Jai Hanuman , the sequel to the hit film Hanu-Man. The film is directed by Prashanth Varma and the project was launched recently in Hampi in a grand manner.\r\nNow, Rishab Shetty during his visit to Mantralayam, shared his insights on the project. He said&nbsp; \"The muhurat just happened yesterday. We still have to start shooting. We are making a fantastic film on Hanuman with a good message.\"\r\nOn his career choices, he said \"Basically, we are artists. If a director narrates a story, and we like the character, we will definitely do it. Every artist hopes to do such roles when good producers come along.\"\r\nAbout Jai Hanuman,he said&nbsp; \"When the teaser and trailer are released, people will understand its grandeur. I am confident that the audience will love this film\".\r\nOn making a film on&nbsp; Rayaru of Mantralayam, Shetty said, \"Making a movie on Mantralayam\'s Rayaru is not easy at all, it\'s a very tough job. I can\'t say anything right now, let\'s see what happens in the future\".

Rishab Shetty on Jai Hanuman

Rishab Shetty talks about Jai Hanuman

Ram Charan\'s Peddi directed by Buchhi Babu Sana is releasing on 30 March 2026. The film is nearing completion and in the meantime, reports came that Chiranjeevi watched the film and expressed his happiness and suggested few changes for couple of scenes.\r\nIn the midst of all this, a source shares &ldquo;Earlier, he would hear the scripts in detail and suggest improvements aimed at making them more impactful. Now, with his own acting commitments keeping him busy, he prefers to watch his son&rsquo;s films after completion and share suggestions, if any. The team takes note of his feedback,&rdquo;\r\nThe film stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead while Shivarajkumar, Divyenndu Sharma and Jagapathi Babu are playing important roles. Rahman is the music director for the film bankrolled on Vriddhi Cinemas banner.\r\nRam Charan is pinning all his hopes on this film as his previous film Game Changer turned out to be a disaster.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

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