After a seven year hiatus, acclaimed Tamil filmmaker Thiagarajan Kumararaja has announced his next project, Pocket Novel, starring Vijay Sethupathi, Raj B Shetty, Malavika Mohanan, and Kishore. This marks Kumararaja\'s third feature film and his second collaboration with Vijay Sethupathi, following their critically acclaimed work on Super Deluxe.\r\nThe film\'s story and screenplay are written by Andrew Louis, with cinematography by Nirav Shah and editing by Sathyaraj Natarajan. Legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja is on board to score the music, marking another reunion with Kumararaja after Modern Love: Chennai.\r\nPocket Novel is expected to be a multilingual release, hitting screens in Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. The film\'s shooting has begun, but the release date is yet to be announced. With its strong ensemble cast and talented technical team, Pocket Novel is generating significant buzz among fans.\r\nThiagarajan Kumararaja is known for his distinctive narrative style, having previously directed Aaranya Kaandam and Super Deluxe, both of which have received critical acclaim.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

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Much Awaited Return Of Cult Director

Most Acclaimed Director Thiagarajan Kumararaja Returns With Pocket Novel

\r\nThe Madras High Court has refused to grant actor Vishal an extension to deposit Rs 10 crore in a loan case involving Lyca Productions. Vishal had sought a six week extension, citing frozen bank accounts and difficulty in mobilizing funds. However, the judges dismissed the petition, stating that more than enough time had already been given.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe dispute stems from a previous order directing Vishal to repay Rs 21.29 crore to Lyca Productions with 30% interest. Vishal appealed the decision, and a division bench granted an interim stay on the condition that he deposits Rs 10 crore with the court. The actor\'s senior counsel argued that the frozen bank accounts made it challenging to arrange the funds, but the bench refused to accept the explanation.\r\nThe court\'s decision increases legal pressure on Vishal to deposit the amount if he wants to continue pursuing the appeal and retain interim relief. The judges noted that nearly eight weeks had passed since the original direction, and the extension petition itself took time to be listed.\r\nThe case highlights the severe stance courts are taking regarding financing interim orders. Lyca Productions alleges that Vishal owes them Rs 57 crore, including interest. The actor had initially taken a loan of Rs 21.29 crore from Anbuchezhian of Gopuram Films for his movie Marudhu in 2016.\r\n

Madras HC Shock To Vishal

Madras High Court Rejects Actor Vishal Plea for Extension

Naga Chaitanya teaming with Tharun Bhascker. Tharun Bhascker captured the imagination of all as a director with films like Pelli Chupulu and Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi. He later shifted his focus to acting and recently was seen in Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi. He is now coming up with Gayapadda Simham.\r\nApart from it, he is busy with the sequel Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi 2 Repeat. The shooting is currently underway. He is also planning for the sequel to Pelli Chupulu. It is not clear whether Vijay Devarakonda will be playing the lead or will there be a new hero.\r\nIn the meantime, reports are coming that Tharun Bhascker readied a story to Naga Chaitanya and narrated the same which Naga Chaitanya loved it completely. Both are planning to take the project forward as soon as possible. It may be Tharun Bhascker\'s next project after Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi Repeat.\r\nTharun Bhascker also narrated the story to Venkatesh but it was stalled as Suresh Babu asked him to change the second half and Tharun Bhascker is busy with the same. Currently Naga Chaitanya is busy with Vrusha Karma. Later e is starring in Nagaruna-Kalyan Krishna\'s project. It has to be seen when this project will go to sets.&nbsp;

Chaitu teaming with Tharun

Naga Chaitanya teaming with Tharun Bhascker

Ustaad Bhagat Singh trailer plans revealed.&nbsp; Power Star Pawan Kalyan\'s upcoming action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh, directed by Harish Shankar is the most awaited project in Tollywood. The film is racing for a grand release on 26 March 2026. Currently the film\'s post production work is in full swing.\r\nThe makers are increasing their promotional content and in the midst of all this, all eyes are on the film\'s trailer. Inside talk is the makers are planning to release the film\'s theatrical trailer in the second week of March.\r\nAlready the film\'s second single Aura of Ustaad will be releasing on 22 Feb 2026. The film stars Sreeleela and Raashi Khanna as the female leads while Parthiban, Ashutosh Rana, Gautami, Naga Mahesh, Temper Vamsi, and KGF fame Avinash are playing important roles.\r\nDevi Sri Prasad is the music director for the film produced by Mythri Movie Makers. Expectations are high on the project as Pawan Kalyan and Harish Shankar earlier came up with the blockbuster Gabbar Singh.\r\n<div></div>

UBS trailer at this time

Ustaad Bhagat Singh trailer plans revealed

Priyamani lands in a Indo-US project. Talented actress Priyamani is starring in a Indo US project. The untitled project is based on the real life incidents and it is co produced by US-based Red Bison Productions and Azure Entertainment (Rocky Handsome).&nbsp;\r\nHarsh Mahadheswar is directing the project which will be shot across New York and New Jersey, with key portions also filmed in Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir.\r\nPriyamani shared &ldquo;What drew me to this film instantly was the emotional truth of the story. Working with the producers, there is a shared passion and sensitivity towards the subject, which reflects in every creative choice. I&rsquo;m grateful to be part of a project.&rdquo;\r\nThe film stars Mohit Raina as the lead actor. He said &ldquo;This project is very close to my heart because it explores identity and belonging in a deeply honest way,&rdquo;At its heart, the film talks about identity, belonging and what it really means to chase the American Dream. The makers say the story is personal but also something many people across the world will relate to.\r\n<div></div>

Priyamani in a Indo-US project

Priyamani lands in a Indo-US project

Movie lovers cannot forget the hardhitting film, The Kerala Story directed by Sudipto Sen which starred&nbsp; Sharma, Siddhi Idnani, Yogita Bihani and Sonia Balani in the lead roles in 2023.Now the makers are coming up with the sequel to the film and it is named The Kerala Story 2.\r\nAlready the film\'s teaser got good response and today they released the trailer. The trailer expanded the film\'s horizons and it crossed the borders and touched the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Kerala. It highlighted how innocent girls were exploited in the name of love and conversion of Hindu girls.\r\nThe makers described the film\'s intent with a statement: \"They targeted our daughters. They broke their trust. They stole their futures. This time, we do not stay silent. The story goes beyond. Is bar sahenge nahi... ladenge (sic).\" The trailer opened with the warning that if one doesn\'t fight India will become an Islamic State in the next 25 years.\r\nThe film is directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and it stars Aditi Bhatia, Ulka Gupta, and Aishwarya Ojha in the lead roles. Vipul Amrutlal Shah under Sunshine Pictures banner is producing the film which is releasing on 27 Feb 2026.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

The Kerala Story trailer 2 talk

The Kerala Story trailer 2 review

Regina Cassandra speaking to scribes, shared her Bollywood woes. She said , \"A lot of people treated me in a derogatory manner, not just with words, but with actions. It&rsquo;s sort of a derogatory outlook towards me. And, I mean, anyone would be able to tell that I was being put down in a certain way. I did feel it. So I did have some inhibitions in the North. But, having said that, it&rsquo;s not always the case, right?\"\r\nRegina Cassandra after starring in&nbsp; Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga with Anil Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor went on to star in films like Jaat and Kesari: Chapter 2. She also starred in series like Rocket Boys and Farzi.\r\nShe revealed&nbsp; &ldquo;I was a South Indian actress. Compared to most South Indians, my Hindi is way better. I can read, write, and speak Hindi, and all the work I have done to date in the language is in my own voice. It&rsquo;s my own Hindi, and I&rsquo;ve tried to make sure that, you know, I live up to the role that I&rsquo;ve been given,&rdquo;\r\nShe continued&nbsp; &ldquo;I think as a woman in this industry, it&rsquo;s very easy for us to be stereotyped. I mean, it&rsquo;s only obvious because it&rsquo;s a visual medium at the end of the day, and once you see something, it sticks in your head. But I&rsquo;ve always wanted to be versatile. So, it is very difficult for me to pick and choose my films because I don&rsquo;t want to always do mainstream commercial films,&rdquo;\r\n<div></div>

Regina shares her Bollywood woes

Regina Cassandra shares her Bollywood woes

Brand Strategist Kaveri Baruah few days back made shocking allegations against Icon Star Allu Arjun saying to meet the hero there are 42 dos and donts.

These allegations shocked all and it was left to Allu Arjun's team to rebut them and even warn of legal action. Now, after mudslinging and tarnishing the image of Allu Arjun, she tendered apology.

She posted "Upon reflection, I wish to clarify that these statements were incorrect and were not based on any verified document or factual material. To be clear, no document containing '42 dos and don'ts' was issued to me by Mr Allu Arjun or by anyone acting on his behalf. My remarks were made in the flow of conversation and should not have been presented as factual assertions."

She continued "I sincerely regret making those statements and any misunderstanding or reputational harm they may have caused. I withdraw the remarks in their entirety. I have the utmost respect for Mr Allu Arjun and his body of work, and I regret any inconvenience caused,"

Podcaster Sreekriti also wrote, " "There was no intention whatsoever to harm, provoke, defame, or make any imputation against any individual, nor to derive any undue advantage at the expense of any person. Notwithstanding the absence of malice or intent, we acknowledge that as the publisher, we bear responsibility for the consequences of content disseminated from our platform."

She added "We are clarifying and correcting the record. The guest has since acknowledged and withdrawn unverified statements. The said remarks stand expressly withdrawn from all our platforms. This clarification is issued in the interest of responsible discourse and accuracy. We regret any unintended misunderstanding that may have arisen and reiterate that there was no malice. We also request that third parties refrain from any further misrepresentation or selective interpretation. We further request people to end the harassment of the host and those associated with our channel."

Brand Strategist apologises on AA

After mudslinging, Kaveri Baruah apologises to Allu Arjun

&lsquo;Nilave&rsquo;, starring Sowmith Poladi in the lead role and co-directed by him along with Sai K. Vennam, features Shreyansi Sen as the heroine. Harsha Chemudu and Supriya Aysola played another pair in the film. The movie is produced by Raj Allada, Giridhar Rao Poladi, and Sai K. Vennam under the POV Arts Productions banner.\r\nReleased on February 13 as a Valentine&rsquo;s Day special, the film received an excellent response from audiences. It has gained appreciation as a biggest musical love drama. Today, the team held success celebrations at Ramanaidu Studios.\r\nOscar award-winning lyricist Chandrabose responded through a video byte, congratulating the team and stating that the film has emerged as a biggest musical hit.\r\nDirector V. Samudra, who attended the success meet as the chief guest, said: \"Among the six or seven films released this Valentine&rsquo;s Day, &lsquo;Nilave&rsquo; has gained a successful talk. With decent collections, it has become a silent hit. The hero and heroine of this film will definitely become superstars in the future. My congratulations to director Sai K. Vennam and the entire team.&rdquo;\r\nActor Gemini Suresh, who attended as another guest, said: \"After a long time, I felt like I watched a truly good film. &lsquo;Nilave&rsquo; stands like a painting drawn by Bapu garu, like a poem by Viswanatha Satyanarayana, and like the &lsquo;Geethanjali&rsquo; of this generation. Thanks to producer Raj Allada for making such a wonderful film. Director Sai&rsquo;s vision, Dileep&rsquo;s visuals, and Kalyan&rsquo;s music have come together beautifully. Our Karimnagar boy Sowmith has scored a hit with this film.&rdquo;\r\nHero Sowmith said: \"Thank you to everyone who supported us even though we are newcomers. This film is the result of three years of hard work. Even Rajamouli garu took three years to bring &lsquo;Baahubali&rsquo; to the audience. Our &lsquo;Nilave&rsquo; is like &lsquo;Baahubali&rsquo; to us. No matter how many difficulties we faced in this journey, we never compromised. The response we are receiving from the audience now makes us very happy. Our film has become a genuine hit. Seeing the audience response and housefull boards for the past four days, we are celebrating our success.&rdquo;\r\nHeroine Shreyansi Sen said: \"Thanks to Sowmith and director Sai Vennam for trusting me with the role of Aditi. Thank you to the Telugu audience for giving me success with my very first film.&rdquo;\r\nDirector Sai K. Vennam said: \"thank you to everyone who blessed us. This journey that began three years ago has reached this stage today. I learned many things during the making of this movie. Through this film, I realized that if our intention is pure, everything will fall into place. I would like to tell upcoming filmmakers that if you understand the reason why you want to make a film, everything will work out well. We have come this far because our reason was strong. This success came only because of the support of the entire team.&rdquo;\r\nProducer Raj Allada&rsquo;s wife Madhuri said: \"We are very happy that our film is receiving such good appreciation from the audience. Everyone who watched the movie says it doesn&rsquo;t feel like it was made by newcomers. Especially the music has become a major plus for our film. Our movie connects emotionally and touches everyone&rsquo;s heart.&rdquo;\r\nMusic director Kalyan Nayak said: \"We are very happy with the success given by the audience. It feels like we have received the right reward for our hard work.&rdquo;\r\nProducer Raj Allada said: \"The film has received a very good response. It is a beautiful musical love story. Though they are newcomers, everyone performed very well. The hero-cum-director impressed by completely immersing himself in the role. I would like to thank each and every actor and technician who worked on this film.&rdquo;\r\nAt the event, co producer RL Travels&rsquo; ceo Anuradha, Gnapika Entertainments Anil Kadiyala, actor Rupesh, and others also spoke and expressed their gratitude to the audience for giving a big success to their small film.\r\n<div></div>

Nilave is the Geethanjali of This Generation - Actor Gemini Suresh

Our Film Nilave is Like Baahubali to Us-Hero Sowmith Poladi

The latest super hit film \"Couple Friendly\" is racing ahead at the box office, grossing â‚¹5.42 crore worldwide in just three days. Starring Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi, this heart touching love story is receiving appreciation from stars like Rebel Star Prabhas and Star Boy Siddhu Jonnalagadda.\r\nThe film\'s promotional tour is helping it reach a wider audience and gain strong visibility. Presented by UV Creations and produced under UV Concepts, the movie is a Telugu and Tamil release. Ajay Kumar Raju P. serves as the co-producer, and Ashwin Chandrasekhar directs the film.\r\nThe film\'s success can be attributed to its strong cast, including Santosh Shobhan and Manasa Varanasi. With a talented technical team, including Aditya Ravindran\'s music and Dinesh Purushothaman\'s cinematography, Couple Friendly is a must-watch.&nbsp;\r\nThe movie is currently running in theaters, and fans are loving the chemistry between the leads. With positive word-of-mouth, Couple Friendly is expected to perform well in the coming days.\r\n<div></div>

Couple Friendly Crosses 5 Crores

Couple Friendly Three Days Box Office Collections

Salim Khan, the 90 year old father of Bollywood star Salman Khan, has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai due to deteriorating health. He was admitted to the ICU this morning, and Salman Khan, along with other family members, including Alvira Khan, Atul Agnihotri, and Aayush Sharma, visited him at the hospital.&nbsp;\r\nSalim Khan is a renowned screenwriter and has written dialogues for many Bollywood films, including Haati Mera Saathi, Zanjeer, and Mr. India, in collaboration with Javed Akhtar. He celebrated his 90th birthday on November 24, 2025, and recently marked his 61st wedding anniversary with his first wife, Salma Khan.\r\nSalim Khan started his career in 1960 and has been a part of iconic films like Teesri Manzil and Sarhadi Lootera. He is best known for his work as part of the Salim-Javed duo, which reshaped mainstream Hindi cinema in the 1970s with hits like Sholay, Deewar, and Trishul.\r\nThe family has not released an official statement regarding Salim Khan\'s health, and fans are awaiting updates on his condition. Salman is getting ready with his next Battle Of Galwan.

Salman Khan Father Admits Hospital

Salim Khan Health Update

The successful duo Bunny Vaas and Vamsi Nandipati, who recently delivered blockbuster films like Little Hearts, Raju Weds Rambhai, and Eesha, are now bringing a full-length out-and-out entertainer titled &ldquo;Hey Balwanth&rdquo; (title changed from Hey Bhagwan) under the banners of Nandipati Entertainments and Bunny Vaas Works.\r\nThe film stars Suhas, Shivani Nagaram, senior actor Naresh, and anchor Sravanti in key roles. Directed by Gopi Achhar, the movie is produced by B. Narendra Reddy under the Trishul Visionary Studios banner. The movie is set to release on February 20. On this occasion, hero Suhas interacted with the media on Tuesday. Here are the highlights.\r\nWhy was the title changed from &ldquo;Hey Bhagwan&rdquo; to &ldquo;Hey Balwanth&rdquo;?\r\nSince Bhagwan means God, the censor board suggested changing the title. So we changed it to Hey Balwanth. We also changed Naresh&rsquo;s character name. Along with the title, the censor board also considered the movie&rsquo;s concept.\r\nHow is your role in this movie?\r\nI play a youngster who wants to start a business from childhood and wants to take over his father&rsquo;s business. The story revolves around what challenges he faces and what his father&rsquo;s business actually is. The movie is a full entertainer, and my role is also very entertaining.\r\nIt is said this movie was completed in very few working days?\r\nYes. In my career, this is one of the fastest films completed and released after getting finalized. Despite the speed, the movie has very good quality. I wondered if I would ever do a film this fast again.\r\nWhat made you accept this movie?\r\nI liked the story as soon as I heard it. Especially, I connected emotionally along with the entertainment factor. The movie turned out 100 times better than what we expected.\r\nCan we call this Suhas 2.0?\r\nDon&rsquo;t use such big words. But I strongly believe this movie will bring me success.\r\nYou put effort into every film. How do you feel if success doesn&rsquo;t come?\r\nI keep waiting for success. It feels bad, but I immediately prepare for the next film.\r\nWhat are your expectations for &ldquo;Hey Balwanth&rdquo;?\r\nEveryone has strong belief in this movie. Vamsi Nandipati garu has given us great confidence. After consecutive failures, everyone advised me to think carefully before choosing films. Even my wife said the same. So I took a short break and chose Hey Balwanth. I have a lot of confidence in this film.\r\nHow will your role be in the Tamil movie &ldquo;Mandadi&rdquo;?\r\nIt&rsquo;s a Tamil film where I play the main villain. Depending on the result, I may get busy in Tamil cinema. It&rsquo;s a look and character I waited for. They approached me after watching Ambajipeta.\r\nMany people want you to succeed. Have you noticed that?\r\nYes, people feel I am a good actor and want me to get a good film. I consider that my luck.\r\nHow is it doing Tamil films?\r\nI&rsquo;m doing villain roles. It&rsquo;s a very different look, and I&rsquo;m slightly tense about how the audience will receive it.\r\nEarlier you mostly did serious roles. For the first time, you are doing comedy in &ldquo;Hey Balwanth&rdquo;?\r\nIn the beginning of my career, I mostly did comedy roles in short films. After watching my role in this film, my wife also told me to do such films. Luckily, I got this film.\r\nHow do you feel about your career?\r\nI&rsquo;m completely satisfied. If this film becomes a hit, the satisfaction will increase further. Everyone is very confident about the movie. A big success is coming. Even my wife watched the film and enjoyed it a lot. She said these are the kinds of films I should do.\r\nYour next film?\r\nI&rsquo;m doing a film under Karthik Subbaraj&rsquo;s banner. He is providing the story, and his associate is directing it. I&rsquo;m also listening to a few Telugu stories. They will be finalized soon.

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