Pramod Shetty has reacted to the viral rumours surrounding Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda\'s alleged wedding, saying her ex-fianc&eacute; Rakshit Shetty has no guilt. Pramod jokingly said he hasn\'t received a wedding invitation and knows he won\'t get one, adding that Rakshit isn\'t someone to sit around feeling guilty over the past.\r\nPramod made these remarks while promoting his film Shesha 2016 in Karnataka, saying Rashmika and Vijay\'s wedding invitation is likely a rumour. He defended his friend Rakshit, saying he works at his own pace and will rise like a phoenix. Pramod dismissed the idea of Rakshit feeling guilt, saying \"that phase is over\".\r\nPramod Shetty\'s film Shesha 2016 carries a positive message and is not based on a real incident, but feels like a true event. The film\'s trailer is out, and it\'s scheduled for release on March 6 in Kannada and Malayalam. The makers are conducting promotions across Karnataka.\r\nThe viral wedding invitation claims the wedding will happen on February 26, with a reception in Hyderabad on March 4. However, Rashmika and Vijay haven\'t officially confirmed the news. Fans are waiting for an official announcement from the pair.\r\n<div></div>

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RS Friend About Rashmika-VD wedding

Pramod Shetty on Rashmika Vijay Wedding Rumours

Mahesh Babu-Rajamouli\'s magnum opus Rajamouli is becoming the cynosure of all eyes. The film is progressing at a brisk pace and racing for a grand release on 7 April 2026.\r\nPriyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran are playing important roles and Prakash Raj is playing a pivotal role. Now reports are coming that Sandalwood star Sudeep is playing an important role in the film.\r\nIt is known that Sudeep and Rajamouli share good bonhomie and Rajamouli cast him in a key role in Nani, Samantha\'s Eega. He later cast him in Prabhas, Rana\'s Baahubali. Rajamouli is keen to cast Sudeep in the most powerful role in Varanasi.\r\nVijayendra Prasad is the storywriter for the film while the music is tuned by Keeravani. The film is a blend of Hindu epics and Western Adventure novels and Mahesh Babu will be seen in the roles of Rudra and Lord Ram.\r\nThe film is produced by KL.Narayana on Durga Arts banner.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Sandalwood Star in Varanasi

Sudeep playing key role in Varanasi

Super Star Rajinkanth and Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan are coming together after&nbsp; many decades for a high profile project. The multi starrer is directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar and it is bankrolled in a prestigious manner on Red Giant Movies and Raaj Kumar Films International.\r\nAlready the promo shoot started and now the makers came up with an exciting update. They shared that the promo shoot announcement will be shared at 7.12 PM today evening. They came up with the poster with the caption , &ldquo;When the stars align, you don&rsquo;t choose sides,&rdquo;\r\nAnirudh Ravichander is the music director for the film. Fans are now waiting eagerly for the promo video from the makers.Kamal Haasan was last seen in Thug Life while Rajinikanth entertained with Coolie. Rajini is also having Jailer 2 which is progressing at a brisk pace.\r\n&nbsp;

Kamal-Rajini promo announcement at this time

Time locked for Kamal-Rajini promo announcement

Dheeraj Mogilineni, is making his name for himself creating a niche coming up with content rich films like Ambajipeta Marriage Band and The Girlfriend. He recently came up with Couple Friendly which captured the imagination of all on his Dheeraj Mogilneni Entertainments banner.\r\nNow, he announced his next, which took everyone by surprise. He announced a film which revolves around children and is titled in an interesting manner as Summer Holidays. The film stars Rohan Roy of 90s Middle Class Biopic Series, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi and others fame.\r\nIt also stars Child artist Arun who made a name for himself in 35-Chinna Katha Kaadu. The film is helmed by newcomer Srikar. Sinjith Yerramilli of Little Hearts fame is the music director while Sai Prakash is the cinematographer. The film is set for a grand release on 1 May 2026. Dheeraj Mogilineni who got bowled by the film&rsquo;s content decided to bankroll the project.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Summer Holidays readies for BO strike

Dheeraj Mogilineni announces Summer Holidays release

Allu Arjun is strengthening his pan-India presence with the launch of his official Fans Association in Karnataka. The inaugural meeting was held in Bengaluru, marking a significant step in consolidating his popularity in the state. Fans discussed strategies to build stronger committees and focus on social initiatives like blood donation drives and community welfare programs.\r\nThe association aims to celebrate cinema and contribute to social causes. Allu Arjun\'s popularity has surged across North India after Pushpa: The Rise, and similar associations are expected in other states like Kerala. He\'s currently shooting with director Atlee for a summer 2027 release, cementing his nationwide stardom.\r\nThe formation of such associations reflects the organic growth of Allu Arjun\'s stardom, with fans believing it\'s a testament to his widespread appeal. With his expanding fan base, Allu Arjun is poised to become a household name across India.\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

AA Karnataka Fan Association 

Allu Arjun Growing Fanbase in Karnataka

Rana Daggubati opened up about his health complications post Baahubali 2, revealing he returned film advances as he no longer looked like the \"hot guy\" filmmakers had cast. He faced serious health issues, including kidney failure and heart problems, and took a long break for treatment and recovery in the US.\r\nRana underwent a transplant and focused on survival, not his career or image. After a year of disciplined recovery, he realised he no longer resembled the physically imposing characters he earlier played. He returned advances for signed films, including a big wrestler story, as he didn\'t look like those characters anymore.\r\nA moment with an immigration officer who recognised him as King Bhallaladeva brought back memories of his pre-surgery life. Meeting actor Varun Tej made him realise his changed appearance. Rana became more selective about projects post-recovery, starring in Kaantha, Mirai, and Parasakthi.\r\nRana returned to streaming with Rana Naidu Season 2 on Netflix and hosted The Rana Daggubati Show on Prime Video. He also lent his voice to Solo Leveling anime series. Rana\'s health struggles have made him more focused on his choices.

Rana Revealed About His Health Struggles

Rana Daggubati Says He Is Not That Hot Guy

The first look of Raja Shivaji, starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was unveiled on February 19, 2026, coinciding with Shiv Jayanti. The poster showcases Deshmukh in warrior attire, holding the Bhagwa Dhwaj and a sword, set against a smoky battlefield backdrop.\r\nThe film focuses on the emotional and strategic depth of Shivaji Maharaj\'s life, rather than action-packed sequences. With a star-studded cast, including Sanjay Dutt, Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Vidya Balan, Raja Shivaji promises to be a cinematic spectacle.\r\nRiteish Deshmukh directs and stars in Raja Shivaji, with cinematography by Santosh Sivan and music by Ajay-Atul. The film will be released in six languages - Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam - on May 1, 2026, Maharashtra Day.\r\nDeshmukh visited Shivneri Fort to seek blessings, calling the film \"a labor of love and a lifelong dream\". Raja Shivaji aims to become a cultural phenomenon, celebrating the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.\r\nAllu Arjun\'s fans are enthusiastic about his upcoming projects, and the actor is leaving no stone unturned in strengthening his pan-India presence. The Fans Association in Karnataka is expected to set an example for other states to follow. As Allu Arjun\'s popularity continues to soar, his fans are eagerly waiting for his next big project.&nbsp;

Riteish As Raja Shivaji

Raja Shivaji A Pan India Tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Aditi Bhatia, Ulka Gupta, and Aishwarya Ojha&nbsp; are starring in The Kerala Story 2 directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh. The film which is the sequel to the hit film The Kerala Story is releasing on 27 Feb 2026.\r\nThe film\'s trailer which was recently released sent shock waves on social media. In the midst of all this, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin reacted to&nbsp; The Kerala Story 2.\r\nHe posted \"It is shocking how fabricated narratives aimed at inciting communal discord receive a free pass, while critical expressions of art get gagged. We must stand united against these attempts to paint our land of harmony as a hub of terror. The truth shall always prevail,\"\r\nBJP leader Sobha Surendran said \"there are many films which criticise the RSS and the BJP, but \"we respect their freedom of expression\".

TN CM Stalin on The Kerala Story 2

TN CM Stalin condemnsThe  Kerala Story 2

Global Beauty Priyanka Chopra is playing the female lead in Mahesh Babu\'s Varanasi directed by Rajamouli. Speaking to scribes, Priyanka Chopra showered praises on Rajamouli.\r\nShe said \"It is a pleasure to act under the direction of Rajamouli, one of the best directors in India. This will be a meaningful film in my career. I, along with fans, am eagerly waiting for its release,\" Priyanka Chopra is playing the role of Mandakini in the film which stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and Prakash Raj in important roles.\r\nRajamouli earlier wished Priyanka Chopra for The Bluff. He posted &ldquo;Priyanka is unstoppable and always surprises&hellip; What a commanding presence and fiery performance. Looking forward to #TheBluff.&rdquo;\r\nVaranasi is releasing on 7 April 2026. Expectations are high on the project as it is Rajamouli\'s first after the sensation of RRR. Keeravani is the music director for the film for which Vijayendra Prasad provided the story.

Varanasi beauty on Rajamouli

Varanasi - Priyanka Chopra hails Rajamouli

The wait is over for the fans of Power Star Pawan Kalyan. The makers couple of minutes back released the promo of the second single titled Aura of Ustaad.\r\nThe makers released the promo with the caption \"The AURA that defined an ERA\" The song promo showcased the aura of Power Star Pawan Kalyan as Ustaad Bhagat Singh. Devi Sri Prasad came up with the thumping and foot-tapping energetic beats. It showed Pawan Kalyan in his style and gace walking with a gun in one hand and a tea glass in another. This also sent singals about Pawan Kalyan\'s Jana Sena party.&nbsp;\r\nThe full song will be released on 22 Feb 2026. The promo of the song increased expectations on the full song and now the fans are craving for the Aura of Ustaad full song.\r\nThe film stars Sreeleela and Raashi Khanna as the female leads and it is helmed by Harish Shankar. R. Parthiban, Ashutosh Rana, Gautami, Naga Mahesh, Temper Vamsi, and Avinash of K.G.F fame are playing important roles in the film. The film is bankrolled in a prestigious manner on Mythri Movie Makers and it is releasing on 26 March 2026.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

UBS promo-Pawan shows his Aura

Aura of Ustaad of Ustaad Bhagat Singh released

Meenakshi Chaudhary, known for her roles in Telugu films like Khiladi, HIT 2, Lucky Baskhar, and Sankranthiki Vasthunam, is set to make her Bollywood debut with Bhagam Bhag 2, starring Akshay Kumar. The film, directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, promises to retain the chaotic comedy style of the original while introducing a fresh storyline.\r\nMeenakshi entered the Telugu film industry in 2021 with Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu and has since appeared in several successful Telugu and Tamil films. Her Bollywood debut marks a significant milestone in her career, and fans are eager to see her alongside Akshay Kumar.\r\nThe film boasts an impressive cast, including Manoj Bajpayee and Ayesha Khan, who plays a significant role, though details are under wraps. Bhagam Bhag 2 is expected to release by the end of 2026, with filming set to begin in February 2026.\r\nMeenakshi Chaudhary\'s association with the project is a significant opportunity for her, and if the film succeeds, it could lead to more offers from top directors and producers.

Meenakshi Chaudhary B-wood Debut

Meenakshi Chaudhary Bags Hindi Offer In Akshay Kumar Film

Ustaad Bhagat Singh starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead is generating immense interest among movie lovers. The film directed by Harish Shankar is racing for a spectacular release on 26 March 2026.\r\nAlready the first single went viral on social media and now all eyes are on the film\'s second single. The film\'s second single will be released on 22 Feb 2026 and today the promo will be out.\r\nCouple of minutes back the makers shared that the song promo will be relased at 4. 36PM. Sharing the details the makers posted \"CULT UPDATE From 4.36 PM today, you will witness a glimpse of his AURA The film Promo on the way \"\r\nThe film stars Sreeleela and Raashi Khanna as the female leads and music is tuned by Devi Sri Prasad. The film stars&nbsp; R. Parthiban, Ashutosh Rana, Gautami, Naga Mahesh, Temper Vamsi, and Avinash of K.G.F fame in important roles and is produded on Mythri Movie Makers in a prestigious manner.\r\n<div></div>

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