<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;\">Hey Balwanth (2026) Movie: What\'s Behind</h2>\r\nSuhas created a niche for himself doing different entertainers and different roles and he is coming to entertain movie lovers with the film titled Hey Balwanth. The film caught the attention of all when it was first titled Hey Bhagavan and then was forced to change to Hey Balwanth due to Censor Board objections. The film directed by Gopi Atchara is releasing on 20 Feb 2026. Let us see what Suas offered to movie lovers as Hey Balwanth. Hey Balwanth OTT rights have been bagged by Zee 5 for a fancy sum and streaming will be after the completion of the theatrical run.\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;\">Hey Balwanth (2026) Movie: Story Review</h2>\r\nHey Balwanth story revolves around a youngster who aspires to takeover his father\'s business and power it to new heights and where his quest leads to form the interesting part. Krishna (Suhas) since childhood dreams of taking over his father Balwanth (Sr Naresh) business.\r\nBut Balwanth opposes it and asks him to prove himself before he takesover. He comes into contact with Mithra (Shivani Nagaram), of Mithra Foundation. Love blossms between them and as things would have it, time comes to takeover his father\'s business. However, he gets a shock of his life. To findout more about it, and what roles Krishna\'s grandmother (Annapurna),his friend Baka (Sudarshan), Sitting MLA Durga Rao (Ajay Ghosh), his son (Vennela Kishore), rival politician and aspiring ticket contestant PVP (Harshavardhan), his father (Kota Srinivasa Rao) played should be watched on the screen.\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;\">Hey Balwanth (2026) Movie: Artists Review</h2>\r\nSuhas asusual did justice to his role. The role is tailormade for him and it has the blend of romance, youthful exuberance, humour and emotions associated with it. He worked hard to make an impact and made a decent impression. However at times, it looked as though he is just passing through the motions.\r\nShivani Nagaram looked decent on the screen. She performed well according to her role. She didnot get much scope to showcase her acting talent and variations in it but carried the little hearts vibes into the film. She impressed with his dialogue delivery.\r\nSr Naresh turned out to be the show stopper. In the first half his role is just confined to take the story forward and he did it in a subtle manner but in the second half he with his mannerisms and antics entertained all. To the top of it, he impressed all with his emotions bringing in all his experience.\r\nSudarshan in the role of friend, generated a few laughs along with Suhas and Shivani Nagaram. He elevated the scenes with his screenpresence. Vennela Kishore is ok in his role but at times he turned irritating. Annapurna is good on the screen and Ajay Ghosh did his role accordingly. Harshavardhan made his presence felt. Babu Mohan played a cameo. Others 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;\">Hey Balwanth (2026) Movie: Technicians Review</h2>\r\nHey Balwanth story is Gopi Atchara. He tried to entertain movielovers touching a pertinent and burning point. The first half sails off smoothly with the blend of youthful elements, romance and hilarious scenes. The first half comes with a decent but predictable twist setting the stage for the second half.\r\nThe second half continues in the same manner and in the runup to the pre climax and climax, he included father son sentiment scenes. However for all his efforts he failed to blend both entertainment and emotions in a perfect manner and this impacted the film\'s overall output.\r\nSeeing the film, one understands why Censor Board asked the makers to change the film\'s title from Hey Bhagawan to Hey Balwanth. The story penned by Gopi Atchara offered nothing new and he came up with a mix of previous hits from various languages. At times the so called entertaining and emotional scenes looked illogical.\r\nMahi Reddy Pandugula\'s cinematography is in sync with the story. He showed the scenes in a natural and at the same time colorful as and when required. Viplav Nyshadham\'s editing is ok but could have been better as there are few repetitive elements that dragged the pace of the narration. The music of Vivek Sagar is ok. The songs looked forced and one could have done away with them as they didnot add much value to the proceedings. His background score is as per the story. Dialogues are hilarious and at times emotional. But many are loaded with double meaning. Production values are decent.\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;\">Hey Balwanth Movie: 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;\">Suhas, Naresh</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Few Hilarious Scenes</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Emotional Connectivity</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Short Run Time (2hr 4 mins)</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;\">Hey Balwanth Movie: 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;\">Illogical Scenes</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Repetitions</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;\">Hey Balwanth (2026) Movie: Rating Analysis</h2>\r\nAltogether, Hey Balwanth turns out to be a good entertainer. Gopi Atchara on debut tried to entertain viewers and also blend few emotions highlighting the father-son bonding. Though the idea looks good, the story turned predictable, lacked novelty and screenplay is confined only to entertain viewers rather than a gripping narration. He tried to connect the emotional chords of the viewers in the second half, but few scenes are artificial and illogical. This diverse story that is compelling could have been worth a little more work on the script. Considering all these aspects,&nbsp;Cinejosh goes with a 2.75 rating for Hey Balwanth.

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\r\nManasa Varanasi reacts to the kissing scene. Manasa Varanasi recently impressed all with her performance in Santosh Sobhan\'s Couple Friendly.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThere were intimate and kissing scenes in the film. When asked about them, Manasa Varanasi reacted in the following way. Manasa was asked, &ldquo;There are kissing scenes in this movie, right? How would you define a kiss?&rdquo; First, she looked confused at the line of questioning. Then keeping her wits about her, she replied, &ldquo;Keep it short and simple,&rdquo; in a sarcastic tone, which can be shortened to &lsquo;kiss&rsquo;. The answer left her co-star Santosh Sobhan in splits and he began clapping as Manasa continued to look pointedly at the reporter with a smile on her face.\r\nFans reacted in the following way. Sharing the video, one Instagram user wrote, &ldquo;Turning an uncomfortable question into a sixer.&rdquo; Another commented, &ldquo;Thats why she is miss India, a pageantry title holder, they are well trained and witty to give that back questions like this.&rdquo; One even wrote, &ldquo;Hahaha. Now that&rsquo;s called roasting!&rdquo; An X (formerly Twitter) user posted the video, writing, &ldquo;Manasa Varanasi &gt;&gt;&gt; SSR Varanasi frrrrrrrr.&rdquo; Another joked, &ldquo;No wonder she is mahesh fan, abbaba timing and one line punch.&rdquo;\r\n

Manasa Varanasi on kissing scene

Manasa Varanasi reacts to the kissing scene

\r\nIs Dhanush in Shankar\'s Velperi. Ace director Shankar who once revolutionalised the Indian cinema with his hard hitting message oriented commercial entertainers is now reeling under string of flops.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nHe is now coming up with his dream project Velperi. In the meantime, reports are coming that Shankar is planning to cast Dhanush in a key role in the project and approached him for the same.\r\nDhanush is currently busy with his films D55 and others. Inside talk is Shankar inquired about Dhanush\'s current projects and also about his dates availability. Shankar earlier planned to cast either Ranveer Singh or Chiyaan Vikram. Velperi is a dual hero film and it is based on the book \'Veera Yuga Nayagan Vel Pari\', a historical novel penned by well known Tamil writer Su Venkatesan.\r\nVelpari is a legendary Tamil king known as much for his courage and administration as he was known for his generosity and kindness. The popular phrase \'Mullaikku Theru Koduthaan Pari\', which is widely in use in Tamil Nadu even to this day, is actually a part of poetry sung in praise of Pari, who is known to have offered his own chariot to save a jasmine shrub from wilting and withering. Pari is one of the seven last philanthropists about whom there is extensive Tamil literature. It may be recalled that Shankar, while delivering a speech on Velpari, had disclosed that he had wanted to read \'Veera Yuga Nayagan Vel Pari\' during the lockdown imposed due to Covid. Dhanush\'s 55 is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy of Amaran fame.\r\n

Dhanush enters Shankar Velperi

Is Dhanush in Shankar Velperi

The teaser for Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is out, showcasing Yash's intense and menacing avatar in a dark crime saga set in mid-20th century Goa. The retro-style teaser features detailed visuals, a strong background score, and stylised action scenes, hinting at the film's serious and crime-driven theme.

Yash's character, Raya, is introduced in a sharp and rugged look, rising to power through fear, crime, and betrayal. The teaser showcases his intense screen presence, with brutal punches and bloodshed, setting the tone for a gripping narrative.

The teaser opens with Yash drinking at a casino door, looking sharp and gruesome. He kills a person without flinching, showcasing his ruthless nature. Raya builds his empire, killing people who go against him, and the teaser ends with him mouthing, "I'm home, Daddy".

Toxic is set in Goa between the 1940s and 1970s, exploring the rise of crime syndicates. The film features Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, and Huma Qureshi, and is shot in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions in multiple languages. Toxic hits theatres on March 19, clashing with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2.

Toxic Teaser - Intense And Stylish 

Yash Toxic Teaser Reflects Gritty Crime Saga

Vishwak Sen, a talented young actor in Telugu cinema, is facing challenges in sustaining his momentum. Despite his unique script choices and energetic screen presence, consecutive box office failures have slowed down his growth trajectory. His market value is also being impacted, with the actor struggling to match expectations commercially.
The Valentine's weekend seems to be an unlucky phase for Vishwak Sen. Last year, his film Laila released during this time and faced heavy criticism, impacting its box office performance and his image. This year, Funky, which also released during the Valentine's season, disappointed at the box office, despite initial buzz.
Vishwak Sen's recent releases have not lived up to expectations, raising concerns about his commercial appeal. The actor needs a strong comeback to revive his career and regain his footing in the industry. With several projects in the pipeline, the pressure is on for Vishwak Sen to deliver a hit.
The next few months will be crucial for Vishwak Sen as he looks to bounce back from his recent setbacks. Fans are hoping for a turnaround with his upcoming projects, and the industry is watching his next move closely. This year will witness Cult directed by himself, much anticipated Ee Nagaraniki EmIndi 2 and Legacy, a political thriller.

Valentines turns Halloween for VS

Vishwak Sen Box Office Challenges During Valentines Season

\r\nDil Raju, a prominent figure in Tollywood, is adapting to the changing distribution landscape in Nizam. After facing setbacks, including Sihaara Entertainments opting for Annapurna Studios, Dil Raju is focusing on acquiring entire Telugu States theatrical rights for select films.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThis strategic shift showcases his determination to stay relevant in the industry. One of his bold moves is acquiring the Telugu States rights for Toxic, a highly anticipated Pan-India film starring Yash, for a record â‚¹120 crore.\r\nThis deal highlights Dil Raju\'s confidence in the film\'s potential and his ability to make big moves. Dil Raju has also secured rights for Biker, starring Sharwanand, and GaayaPadda Simham, starring Tharun Bhascker, valued at â‚¹6 crore.\r\nThese acquisitions demonstrate his aggressive approach to expanding his portfolio. With several other films in the pipeline, Dil Raju is proving he\'s still a force to be reckoned with in Tollywood.\r\n

Dil Raju Strategic Shift

Dil Raju Expanding Horizons Amidst Tough Competition

Anirudh Ravichander is set to make his highly anticipated live concert debut in Hyderabad, and the response has been phenomenal. Tickets are fast filling, with the event almost sold out within the first hour, reflecting Anirudh\'s massive popularity among Telugu audiences. The concert, organised by Sithara Entertainments, is scheduled for March 21, 2026, at 6 PM at the Gachibowli Outdoor Stadium.\r\nThe grand musical night is expected to run for nearly four hours, promising an electrifying experience for fans. Ticket prices range from â‚¹2,000 to â‚¹6,000, and despite the premium pricing, demand has been exceptionally strong. Over 1.5 lakh fans registered during pre-registration, making it one of the most in-demand concerts in Hyderabad.\r\nThe concert, titled \"Rockstar Anirudh XV: 15 Years With You,\" celebrates Anirudh\'s 15-year musical journey. Fans can expect high-energy live performances, massive LED visuals, and fan-favorite mass numbers. The event is co-produced by Brand Avatar and TribeVibe Entertainment, ensuring a large-scale, high-production-value live experience.\r\nTickets are available exclusively on BookMyShow, with pre-sale registrations open until February 20, 2026. General sale begins on February 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM. With only 30,000 seats available, fans are advised to book tickets quickly to avoid missing out.\r\n<div></div>

Huge Demand For Anirudh Concert

Tickets Flying Away For Anirudh Hyderabad Concert

Jio Hotstar has partnered with OpenAI to introduce AI-powered voice recommendations, transforming the way users discover content. The feature allows users to find content based on mood, intent, or context, delivering a more personalized viewing experience. With AI-driven Multilingual Cognitive Search, Jio Hotstar tackles the \'what to watch\' challenge, reducing scroll fatigue and enhancing user engagement.\r\nThe ChatGPT voice assistant offers intelligent recommendations, going beyond keyword-based searches to suggest content users may not have realized they were seeking. This creates a deeper and more enriching entertainment experience, making content discovery effortless and intuitive.\r\nUday Shankar, Vice Chairman of JioStar, emphasized that AI represents a groundbreaking change for the media and entertainment sector. The partnership with OpenAI enables users to discover, engage with, and curate content using their voice, reimagining the entertainment experience.\r\nThis collaboration marks a significant shift in how users interact with content, making it more personal and anticipatory. Jio Hotstar\'s AI-powered voice recommendations are set to revolutionize the entertainment industry, providing a unique experience for users.\r\n<div></div>

Jio Hotstar AI Powered Revolution

Jio Hot Star To Enhance Interactive Experience With Open AI Collaboration

Bengaluru\'s iconic Urvashi Theatre, a beloved single-screen cinema, has shut down after a 50-year run. The theatre, which could seat over 1,100 people, was known for its electrifying atmosphere and houseful shows. It witnessed remarkable box office milestones, including Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, KGF: Chapter 2, and multiple films featuring Rajinikanth.\r\nFor many fans, watching a film at Urvashi was more than entertainment, it was an experience. The theatre\'s closure comes after a long property dispute, with the lease agreement expiring in 2018. The Karnataka High Court ruled in favour of the landowners, ordering demolition by February 15, 2026.\r\nUrvashi Theatre\'s shutdown reflects the larger challenges faced by single-screen cinemas across India. High maintenance costs, declining revenues, and competition from multiplexes and OTT platforms have contributed to this decline. Producer Uday K Mehta notes that single screens can\'t survive on one superstar release a year, indicating a fall in Karnataka\'s film industry.\r\nThe theatre\'s closure marks the end of an era, with many single screens vanishing from Bengaluru\'s landscape. Kapali, Cauvery, and now Urvashi are examples of this trend. For cinephiles, Urvashi was more than a theatre, it was a landmark of emotion and community.\r\n<div></div>

Iconic Theatre Demolished

Urvashi Theatre A Fading Era of Single-Screen Cinemas

\r\nSalman family unhappy with doctor public statement on Salim Khan\'s health. It is known that renowned screenwriter and father of Salman Khan, Salim Khan was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai due to ill health.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nFollowing this Dr Jalil Parkar,from Lilavati Hospital who was overseeing Salim Khan\'s treatment, issued a public statement over his health. He said, &ldquo;His blood pressure was high for which we treated him and we had to put him on a ventilator because we wanted to do certain investigations. Now the ventilator was put as a safeguard so that his situation doesn&rsquo;t get worse. So it is not that he is critical.&rdquo;\r\nHe continued We did the investigations that were required and today we have done a small procedure on him, I will not go into the details. The procedure done is called DSA (digital subtraction angiography). The procedure has been accomplished, he is fine and stable and shifted back to ICU. By tomorrow, we hope to get him off the ventilator. All in all, he is doing quite well,&rdquo;\r\nHe continued \" &ldquo;Unko thoda haemorrhage hua tha (he had a minor haemorrhage), which we&rsquo;ve tackled. No surgery is required.&rdquo;\r\nBut family was unhappy with this public statement. Source close to the family shared &ldquo;Health is a private matter. Ideally, no updates should be shared with the media and any communication should be left entirely to the family, if and when they choose to address fans and well-wishers.\"\r\nThe source continued \"Salman and his family were displeased with the doctor\'s public statement and have clearly conveyed to the authorities that they do not want any further details disclosed.\"\r\nThe source shared &ldquo;It can be understandable that there is immense public interest in Salim Saab\'s well-being, but medical information is a confidential matter. The family wants to avoid any unnecessary speculation or media scrutiny surrounding Salim Khan\'s condition,\"\r\nFollowing this, Lilavati Hospital promised to respect the sentiments of the Salman Khan family.\r\n

Salim Khan on Ventilator

Salman Family  unhappy with Doctor public statement

Surprising developments in Prabas-Prashanth Varma project. Ever since the sensation of superhero film Hanu-Man featuring Teja Sajja, Prashanth Varma's reputation increased in leaps and bounds. He earlier impressed all with the different genre entertainer Awe.

Many rumours spread about his next project and fans and movie lovers got excited when it came out that Prashanth Varma would be teaming with Pan India Star Prabhas for a powerful entertainer and the project will be bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers banner. Reports also came that the film would be titled Baka.

Excitement increased when it cameout that Prabhas also underwent the test shoot for his character. But now reports are coming that the project has been shelved and will not take off forever. Inside talk is Prabas is not convinced with the proceedings in the project and so he decided to move ahead with his upcoming projects. It has to be seen how Prashanth Varma react to these developments.

Status of Prabhas - PV project

Surprising developments in Prabas-Prashanth Varma project

Hey Balwanth, Nawab Cafe and others releasing today. This week on 20 February, small films like Hey Balwanth, Nawab Cafe and others are releasing.

What is coincidence is the makers of Hey Balwanth and Nawab Cafe were forced to change the titles of their films by the Censor Board before clearing decks for the film release.

Hey Balwanth stars Suhas in the lead role and is directed by Gopi Atchara. Shivani Nagaram is the female lead in the film which features Naresh in key role.

Nawab Cafe stars Shiva Kandukuri in the lead role while Teju Ashwini is the female lead. The film is helmed by Pramod Harsha. Apart from Tamil dubbed film Bookie is releasing on the same day. Ajay Dheeshan and Dhausha are the lead actors in the film directed by Ganesh Chandra. Vijay Antony is presenting the film.

Stay tuned for the reviews of the above films in couple of hours from now from Cinejosh team.

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