&nbsp;&nbsp;Famous lyricist Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao is now directing a new movie called Lalitha. The film is a social drama about a strong woman who fights for her beliefs and freedom. Cosmic Power Creates LLP is making this film. Producers P Sudheer Raju and D Vaishnavi Neha are backing the project. The movie brings fresh faces to the screen. Nandini will act as the heroine for the first time. Abhilash Peela and Akhil Vivaan are also starting their careers as heroes. The team says the story will connect with today’s viewers.Music for Lalitha is done by Mani and Nagaraju. Nagaraju is a top flute artist. He got Kala Ratna and Venugana Visharada awards from the Andhra Pradesh government. His music will add soul to the film. Raghu Babu, Prithvi Raj, and Thagubothu Ramesh will play key roles. Other actors like D D Srinivas, V Jhansi Meghana, and Suresh Damarapalli are also part of the cast. T Surendra Reddy is the camera man and K Ramesh is the editor. The makers started the shoot in Hyderabad. They plan to finish by early 2027.The film unit says Lalitha is not just entertainment. It talks about women’s strength and self respect. Jonnavithula is writing the story, screenplay, dialogues, and songs for the film. He is known for powerful lyrics in many hit movies. Now he wants to show his vision as a director. Srashti Varma is handling dance moves and Nani Thangeti is the art director. Vemulamada Srinivas is the production executive.More updates about the trailer and release date will come soon. The team is planning to release the first look next month. Trade reports say the film will have a message for society. It will also have family emotion and good music. Kolli Rama Gopal Chowdary is the executive producer. T Sai Chaitanya and P Gopi are co producers. &nbsp;

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Senior Lyricist Turning Director

Lyricist Jonnavithula Turns Director With Social Film Lalitha

&nbsp;&nbsp; Seyon regular shoot starts. Seyon happens to be the most prestigious project starring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead role. The first look poster released on Sivakarthikeyan's birthday increased the interest levels. According to the latest the makers informed that the film's regular shoot started today.Seyon is helmed by Sivakumar Murugesan and is inspired by Lord Karthikeya. Currently the shooting is underway in Chennai with Bhagyashri Borse as the female lead.Santosh Narayanan is the music director. The film’s shoot begins today, and the makers officially announced it through this intense poster. The close-up captures Sivakarthikeyan in a raw, elemental form, his eyes burning with intent as a fierce flame casts molten light across his face. The interplay of fire, shadows, and traditional motifs hints at a world rooted in spirituality yet powered by gritty action. Vivek Vijayakumar takes care of cinematography, and San Lokesh handles editing. Seyon backed by Kamal Haasan and R Mahendran in a prestigious manner.&nbsp;

Seyon goes to the sets

Seyon regular shoot starts

&nbsp;&nbsp;Exciting update on Ram Charan-Sukumar project. Ram Charan is currently busy with his sports drama Peddi. The film directed by Buchi Babu Sana is releasing on 4 June 2026. The makers are gearing up to promote the film in a big way and today the film's trailer will be released at Mumbai.It is known that right after Peddi, Ram Charan is starring in the film under the direction of Sukumar. Expectations are high on the project as Ram Charan and Sukumar came up with a blockbuster Rangasthalam. Even star director Rajamouli increased the hype stating that the introduction scene will leave all stunned.According to the latest, reports are coming that Ram Charan's look for the role has been locked. Recently Ram Charan attended the look test conducted in Mumbai and Sukumar finalised one. The project is expected to start later this year and the shooting schedules will be announced later. &nbsp;

Exciting update on Ram Charan-Sukumar project

Interesting info over Ram Charan-Sukumar project

&nbsp;Vrushakarma done with Rajasthan. Naga Chaitanya is currently busy with his upcoming thriller Vrushakarma. The film directed by Karthik Varma Dandu of Virupaksha fame is progressing at a brisk pace.According to the latest, the makers completed the schedule at the iconic locations of Rajasthan. The makers revealed that they have shot important scenes in the backdrop of the famous palaces and this will be the highlight in the film.Currently the post production is in fullswing and the film stars Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female lead while Sparsh Srivastava, Jayaram and Satya are playing important roles.Vrushakarma &nbsp;comes with a tagline Exacation Begins and it is produced on &nbsp;Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra (SVCC) and Sukumar Writings in a prestigious manner. Ajaneesh Lokanath is the music director.Ragul D Herian is the camera man and Sri Nagendra Tangala is the production designer. Naveen Nooli is handling the edit.The story follows a mythical protector who takes on evil forces, so expect high stakes and big visuals. &nbsp;

Vrushakarma wows Rajasthan

Vrushakarma done with Rajasthan

&nbsp;&nbsp;Sanjay Dutt’s new movie Aakhri Sawal got a special show at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday, May 17. The film released in theatres on May 15. It tells the 100 year story of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta praised the film before release. She called it powerful and important. On day two, the movie made 73 lakh net in India across 1894 shows. That is an 82.5 percent jump from day one. But the total collection is still low at 1.15 crore. The film was made on a budget of around 30 to 40 crores.The film stars Sanjay Dutt as Professor Gopal Nadkarni. Namashi Chakraborty plays a student named Vicky. The story is about a big TV debate. Vicky’s thesis on RSS history gets rejected by the professor. This leads to a heated live debate on India’s past. The cast also has Amit Sadh, Sameera Reddy, Tridha Choudhury, and Neetu Chandra. National Award winner Abhijeet Mohan Warang directed the film. He is known for the Marathi movie Picasso. Sanjay Dutt was last seen in the Dhurandhar series. He has also announced a Khalnayak sequel.Aakhri Sawal is banned in the UAE. The censor board there asked for many cuts. The makers said no and kept the same version as India. They did not want to change the film for release. This is common for political films in Gulf countries. The Rashtrapati Bhavan screening got a lot of talk in political and film circles. The guest list is not public yet. The event happened because of the film’s topic and timing.The movie has started many debates across the country. Some people support its view on history. Others have raised questions. The makers faced legal issues before release but cleared them. The film is still playing in theatres with limited shows. The team hopes the Rashtrapati Bhavan screening will bring more viewers. They believe the film shows an important part of India’s journey over 100 years.

AS Screened At Rashtrapati Bhavan

Sanjay Dutt Film Aakhri Sawal Gets Special Screening At Rashtrapati Bhavan

&nbsp;&nbsp;Date locked for David Reddy teaser. Manchu Manoj is coming to flex his muscles at the box office after a longtime. He is starring in a film titled David Reddy. The film directed by Hanuma Reddy Yakkanti is progressing in fullswing.According to the latest, the makers shared the update on the film's teaser. The film's teaser will be released on 20 May as Manchu Manoj's birthday. The film is a periodic entertainer and a Biritish era backdrop.The film has a pre Independence era backdrop and revolves around a fighter David Reddy . The film stars Maria Ryaboshapka as the female lead. Ravi Basrur tuned the music for the film produced by Motukuri Bharath and Nallagangula Venkat Reddy under the Velvet Soul Motion Pictures banner in a prestigious manner.Manchu Manoj recently made a powerful impact in Teja Sajja's Mirai and also made his presence felt in Bhairavam. &nbsp;

David Reddy teaser on a special occasion

Date locked for David Reddy teaser 

&nbsp;&nbsp;Actor Yash spoke about KGF 3 in a new chat with Variety India. He said fans are waiting for the third part. But he will make it only when the time is right. He does not want to use the KGF name just to make money. Yash said the story must be good first. The team will not rush the film. He wants KGF 3 to match the level of the first two movies. The franchise is very big now and he wants to protect its value.The first KGF film came out in 2018. It was a huge hit across India. KGF Chapter 2 released in 2022 and broke many box office records. Both films were directed by Prashanth Neel. The second part collected over 1200 crores worldwide. It made Yash a pan India star. Fans have been asking for updates on KGF 3 since then. Yash said he understands the excitement. But he will wait for the right script and right plan. Prashanth Neel is now busy with NTRNEEL, Salaar 2 and other projects.Right now Yash is working on two big films. One is Toxic with director Geetu Mohandas. The film was set for June 4 release but it is now delayed. The team is working on global release deals. The movie is ready but they want the best launch plan. The second film is Ramayana by Nitesh Tiwari. Yash plays Ravan in the movie. Ranbir Kapoor plays Ram and Sai Pallavi plays Sita.&nbsp;Ramayana will come in two parts. The first part will release on Diwali 2026. The second part is planned for Diwali 2027. It is one of the biggest films being made in India. Yash is also producing it with Namit Malhotra. After these films, he will look at KGF 3. He said the goal is quality, not just business. Fans may have to wait, but he promises it will be worth it.

Yash About KGF 3

Yash Says KGF 3 Will Happen When Time Is Right

&nbsp;&nbsp;Vijay is now the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He took oath on May 10, 2026 after his TVK party won big in the state elections. But his last film Jana Nayagan still has problems. The movie has not got a censor certificate yet. Many fans thought the release would be easy after Vijay became CM. But the film is still stuck. The team wanted a Bakrid release in late May. That plan is now cancelled.The makers are looking at June 19 as the new release date. That is three days before Vijay’s birthday on June 22. It would be a big gift for fans. But the censor process is not done. The Central Board of Film Certification has issues with some scenes. The film went to the revising committee many times since early 2026. The delays are causing money problems for producer KVN Productions. Theatre deals and OTT deals are also on hold. Every week of delay is adding to the cost.Jana Nayagan is a political action film directed by H. Vinoth. It is the official remake of the Telugu hit Bhagavanth Kesari. Vijay plays a strong leader in the film. Mamitha Baiju and Pooja Hegde are the female leads. Anirudh Ravichander has given the music. The film has high action scenes and strong dialogues. It also has a social message that matches Vijay’s political image. The movie was made on a budget of around 200 crores.This is Vijay’s last film before he works full time in politics. So the craze is huge across Tamil Nadu and other states. Fans are waiting for a clear update on the censor certificate. Trade experts say the film can do big numbers if it releases on June 19. For now, the team is talking to officials to finish the process soon. Everyone hopes the Jana Nayagan hurdles end before Vijay’s birthday. &nbsp;

Jana Nayagan Still Facing Hurdles

Jana Nayagan Still Stuck Despite Vijay Becoming CM

&nbsp;&nbsp;Asian Cinemas wants to bring young people back to theatres. The big South Indian chain has a new plan for Gen Z. Future cinemas will not be only for movies. They will also have cafes, comedy halls, and work zones. People can sit and work in IT zones inside the theatre complex. There will be stand up comedy shows too. The goal is to make theatres a fun place to hang out, not just a spot to watch films.The company will start healthy food options with the film Peddi. Audiences can choose low carb meals, high protein food, vegan items, and Jain food. Many young viewers now want better food at cinemas. Normal popcorn and cola will still be there. But new healthy choices will be added to the menu. This is a big change for Indian theatres. Asian Cinemas wants to give more value to movie goers. The chain is also testing digital ordering and quick pick up counters to reduce wait time.Asian Cinemas started in 2011 in Hyderabad. Today it has more than 150 screens mostly in Telangana. It runs top spots like AMB Cinemas and AAA Cinemas. The company works with big stars to build premium halls. Now it plans to add gaming zones and podcast rooms in some locations. Ticket prices may have flexible plans for students and working people. The company feels Gen Z wants more than just a film.OTT platforms are strong now. So theatres must give new reasons to step out. Asian Cinemas believes social spaces will help. Work zones, comedy halls, and healthy food can make movie halls a full day plan. If this works, other chains may follow the same model. The first new style complex may open by the end of 2026. Peddi will be the first film to get the new food menu. &nbsp;

Asian Cinemas New Plans For Peddi

Asian Cinemas Plans New Gen Z Spaces With Healthy Food and Work Zones

&nbsp;&nbsp;Prabhas has multiple high end projects in hands and he is busy shuffling between the shoots. He is busy with films like Fauji, Spirit and sequels to hits like Salaar and Kalki 2898AD.His project titled Spirit is the cynosure of all eyes. The film is helmed by Sandeep Vanga who is known for his bold portrayal of the protagonists. He is showing Prabhas in the ruthless and brutal police officer.Currently shooting is underway in Hyderabad and Sandeep Vanga is canning high octane action sequences featuring prabhas and Vivek Oberoi. The shooting is currently underway in Kompally, Hyderabad. The action sequences are touted to be one of the highlights in the film.The film stars Triptii Dimri as the female lead while Harshavardhan Rameshwar is the music director. Prakash Raj is playing an important role in the film which is set for release in 2027. &nbsp;

Sparks flying between Prabhas and Vivek Oberoi

Prabhas, Vivek Oberoi fighting out in Spirit

Renu Desai, happened to meet Malayalam superstar Mammooty and shared her excitement. Sharing her picture along with him, she posted “A full-on crazy fan moment for me… to get to meet Mammootty sir and spend some time with him was one of my bucket-list moments, and it finally came true. Fangirl gridddd so hard that heart and soul are super happy. He is one of the most talented, humble, intelligent, and kind-hearted persons I have ever met.”The picture, reportedly taken inside a vanity van, perfectly captured Renu’s excitement and joy as she spent time with the legendary actor. Her expression reflected the happiness of a long-time admirer finally meeting someone she deeply respects.Renu Desai was last seen in &nbsp;Ravi Teja's Tiger Nageswara Rao. She played the role of freedom fighter and reformist Hemalatha Lavanam in the film directed by Vamsee. She is now starring in a project helmed by Sasikaran Adivi. &nbsp;

Renu Desai fan moment with  Mammootty

Renu Desai meets Mammootty

&nbsp;Pavan Kalyan Battula makes his debut as a hero with the upcoming wholesome family entertainer Purushaha, produced by Battula Koteshwar Rao under the Kalyan Productions banner and presented by Battula Saraswathi. The film is directed by Veeru Vulavala. The cast includes Pavan Kalyan, Sapthagiri, Kasireddy Rajkumar, Rayancha Kokkura, Vishika, and Hasini Sudheer in key roles. Purushaha is set to release on May 22nd. The posters, songs, glimpses, and teaser released so far have all received a very positive response. As part of the film’s promotions, hero Pavan Kalyan shared a few insights with the media.Tell us about your background:We are from Karampudi near Macherla in Palnadu. We have no connection with the film industry. My father works in the construction field. I never do anything he dislikes, and he never forces me to do anything I don’t like.What’s the story behind your name? Whose idea was it for you to enter the industry?My father watched the film Gokulamlo Seetha even before I was born. I was born around the time Thammudu released. He named me Pavan Kalyan. It was always my father’s dream to see me become a hero. During my college days, there were several film-related events, and I too was very drawn to cinema. Since my father also wanted this path for me, I moved toward this field.Did you take formal acting training?I trained in acting under Satyanand sir in Vizag. I lived in the same community where he stays. I trained with him for four months. Sir only teaches- he doesn’t give references. But I learned a lot from him.Why did you choose the story of Purushaha?This project came to us through DOP Satish. Our intent was to offer wholesome entertainment to the audience. That’s why I chose a family-oriented story for my debut film. We made Purushaha in a way that would connect with family audiences. People will walk out of theatres with the satisfaction of having watched a good film.How was it working with senior artists?Purushaha features several senior actors. All of them supported me immensely. Sapthagiri anna and Kasireddy anna, in particular, helped me in every aspect. I could complete this film because of the support from all of them.What are the key highlights of Purushaha?Every character in Purushaha is given equal importance. Audiences thoroughly enjoyed Kshemanga Velli Laabhanga Randi, and similarly, our film will appeal to all sections of viewers. We took great care with every scene. Through this journey, I understood the effort and struggles of film artists.How was your working experience with the director?Veeru anna supported me tremendously. I used to be very introverted. He pulled me out of my comfort zone and helped me perform better. I could do justice to the film only because of his encouragement.Tell us about the support from your sister Saraswathi during the Purushaha journey:My sister Saraswathi is married and has two kids. She is very fond of me and always thinks the best for me. She stood by me in every aspect of Purushaha. Without her support, I wouldn’t have come this far.What genres do you personally like?My friends keep advising me to do action films. But whatever the genre, my goal is to entertain the audience.What would you like to tell the audience about Purushaha? What’s next for you?Everyone who has watched Purushaha so far has appreciated it. They believe it will definitely succeed. Purushaha is a film that the entire family can enjoy together. After its release, I’ll think about my next project.

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