The success of Jailer, which raked in over â‚¹600 Cr worldwide, has created a massive buzz around Jailer 2. The film is currently in its final phase of shooting and is expected to be completed by this month. However, the release date is yet to be announced, with the team reportedly looking for a solo release date to avoid competition across Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages.\r\nThe makers are considering a June release, and the wait is expected to be worth it, given the film\'s massive potential. Jailer 2 is shaping up to be a pan-India blockbuster, with a strong chance of joining the â‚¹1000 Cr club.\r\nRajinikanth, who reprises his role as \'Tiger\' Muthuvel Pandian, has confirmed the release date as June 12, 2026. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, and Mirnaa, with new additions like SJ Suryah and Suraj Venjaramoodu. The team is aiming for a solo release to maximize the film\'s impact across languages.&nbsp;\r\nWith its star studded cast and action packed storyline, Jailer 2 is expected to be a major hit. The film\'s success will likely cement Rajinikanth\'s position as a box office king, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release.\r\n<div></div>

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Jailer 2 Opts For Solo Release

Release Plans Of A Highly Anticipated Sequel Jailer 2 

Prabhas dual surprise in Fauji. Prabhas\' film Fauji is capturing the imagination of all. Expectations are high on the project as Hanu Raghavapudi who is helming the project, earlier came up with a feel good romantic entertainer Seetaramam which spellbound all.\r\nImanvi Ismail, Youtube sensation is playing the role of the female lead. The film is progressing at a brisk pace and now surprising details are coming out that Prabhas will be seen in dual roles in the film.\r\nCurrently the makers are shooting horse riding scenes and intense action sequences and buzz is these are touted to be the highlights in the film. Inside talk is the makers are planning to release the film by the end of this year.\r\nThe film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher,Chaitra J Achar and Jaya Prada in important roles with Vishal Chadrasekhar being the music director.\r\nReports have it that the film has Mahabharat connection and highlights the story of a one man army. The film is bankrolled on Mythri Movie Makers in a prestigious manner.\r\n<div></div>

Surprise elements in Fauji

Prabhas dual surprise in Fauji

Did Nagarjuna miss Dhurandhar. Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna\'s spy thriller Dhurandhar directed by Aditya Dhar created a sensation at the box office. The film turned out to be the highest grosser and the biggest blockbuster last year and now movie lovers are waiting for the film\'s sequel Dhurandhar Revenge which is releasing on 19 March 2026.\r\nIn the meantime, rumours spread that Aditya Dhar considered King Nagarjuna for the role of Akshaye Khanna but Nagarjuna due to his busy schedules with Rajinikanh\'s Coolie and Dhanush\'s Kuberaa couldn\'t do it.\r\nMany of his fans and movie lovers felt that Nagarjuna missed a golden opportunity and instead did substandard roles in Coolie and Kuberaa. In the midst of all this, Nagarjuna speaking to scribes showered praises on Dhurandhar and also Akshaye Khanna. He also added that there is no truth in the rumours that he was considered for the Akshaye Khanna\'s role.\r\nHe also said he likes Aditya Dhar\'s taking and a big fan of his film Uri. He also said that he is waiting eagerly for Dhurandhar Revenge.\r\n<div></div>

King on Dhuradhar rumours

Did Nagarjuna miss Dhurandhar

Peddi busy filming the scenes featuring this sport. Ram Charan's Peddi directed by Buchhi Babu Sana is progressing at a brisk pace. The film is racing for a grand release on 30 April 2026 and movie lovers are waiting eagerly for the film's second single.

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The film stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead while Divyenndu Sharma, Jagapathi Babu and Shivarajkumar are playing important roles. Rahman is the music director for the film.

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Now inside talk is the shooting is underway at the Aluminum Factory, Hyderabad. The shooting is progressing without Ram Charan. Buchhi Babu Sana is shooting scenes featuring wrestling sport. It is known that the film has the backdrop of multiple sports.

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The film is produced in a prestigious manner on Vriddhi Cinemas and presented by Mythri Movie Makers. Expectations are high on the project as Buchhi Babu Sana scored a hit with his debut film Uppena.

Peddi Team Busy on this sport

Peddi busy filming the scenes featuring this sport

\r\nPrabhas hails Couple Friendly. Santosh Sobhan, Manasa Varanasi\'s romantic entertainer Couple Friendly directed by Ashwin Chandrasekhar hit the screens on 14 Feb 2026 as Valentine&rsquo;s Day special.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nCouple Friendly got good reviews from the critics and movie lovers alike and in the midst of all this, the film unit got a huge delight when none other than Pan India Star Prabhas heaped praises on the film.\r\nPrabhas posted &ldquo;Such a lovely and beautiful film. Truly enjoyed watching it. Santosh and Manasa were wonderful and great work by Ashwin. Congratulations to Ajay, UV Creations, and the whole team for bringing stories like this to the big screens,&rdquo;\r\nHe went to add &ldquo;It was Varsham for me. It will be Couple Friendly for my dearest Santosh Sobhan\" The film\'s music is tuned by Aditya Ravindran while Dinesh Purushottaman handled the cinematography. The film is produced on UV Creations in a lavish manner.\r\n

Pan India Star fillip to Couple Friendly

Prabhas hails Couple Friendly

Akhil is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Lenin. The film directed by Murali Kishore Abburu of Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha fame is generating immense interest among movie lovers.\r\nOn Valentines Day, the makers of Lenin wished everyone by releasing the new romantic poster of Akhil and female lead Bhagyashri Borse.\r\nSharing the poster, they posted \"Vennelalle untaadhi prema Vanne challethundhoi ee seema With love from Lenin &amp; Bharathi Wishing you all a very Happy Valentine&rsquo;s Day!\"\r\nIn the poster, Akhil and Bhagyashri Borse are seen in a traditional village getup riding a cycle and in the backdrop of lushgreen fields. The film stars Sivaji in a key role while Thaman is the music director. Naga Vamsi&rsquo;s Sithara Entertainments and Nagarjuna&rsquo;s Annapurna Studios are bankrolling the project in a prestigious manner.\r\nThe film is based on real life incidents and has Rayalaseema backdrop.&nbsp;

Lenin valentines day poster excites all

Lenin sends romantic wishes on Valentines Day

Salman Khan is starring in the film titled Battle of Galwan, which is generating immense buzz. The film directed by Apoorva Lakhia is attracting the attention of all.\r\nThe makers have today released the song \'Main&nbsp; Hoon\'. The makers today released the song Main&nbsp; Hoon. The makers releasing the &ldquo;This Valentine&rsquo;s, let love take over with #MainHoon. Song out now.&rdquo;\r\nMain Hoon explores themes of love, sacrifice and separation, which form a key emotional layer of the film&rsquo;s narrative featuring Salman Khan and Chitrangada Singh. The song alternates between moments of warmth at home and the solitude that follows a soldier&rsquo;s call of duty. Salman Khan is shown cherishing time with his family, while Chitrangda Singh portrays quiet strength and emotional resilience. The contrast creates a sincere and grounded atmosphere, reflecting the realities faced by many families connected to the armed forces.\r\nAyaan Lall tuned the song and it is sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Ayaan Lall. The lyrics are penned&nbsp; Ayaan Lall and Shabbir Ahmed.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Main Hoon from Battle of Galwan 

Battle of Galwan - Main Hoon highlights emotions

Prabhas\' The Raja Saab directed by Maruthi is getting panned by fans and netizens, and now netizens are targeting Malavika Mohanan, one of the female leads who during the film promotions claimed that she did high octane stunts all by herself while it came out that the makers used body double.\r\nNow, Malavika Mohanan reacted to the entire controversy. She said&nbsp; &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve been seeing a lot of tweets and articles about how I claimed to do my own stunts for The Raja Saab, but a body double did it because a photo of my stunt double is circulating (sic),&rdquo;\r\nShe continued &ldquo;There&rsquo;s always a stunt double on set, even when actors are doing their own stunts (sic),&rdquo; and added . &ldquo;I do action because I genuinely enjoy it. I&rsquo;ve been sporty since I was young and love physically challenging myself and learning new things (sic),&rdquo;\r\nThe Raja Saab starred Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar as the other female leads while Sanjay Dutt played an important role.&nbsp;

Malavika Mohanan on body double in TRS

Malavika Mohanan reacts on body double in The Raja Saab

Top international celebrities graced Joy Awards at Saudi Arabia and they included Shah Rukh Khan, Jason Momoa, Jackie Chan and Jean-Claude Van Damme etc.\r\nSpeaking at the event, Jason Momoa showered praises on Shah Rukh Khan. He said &ldquo;Yes, he&rsquo;s very handsome. He&rsquo;s extremely handsome,&rdquo; and continued &ldquo;Just two mutual friends and fans of each other&rsquo;s work. He is just a sweetheart. He was very much a gentleman. He&rsquo;s a better actor and better performer than I am.&rdquo;\r\nJason Momoa shot to fame with Baywatch: Hawaii and went on to gain global recognition as Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones, followed by his blockbuster turn as Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe. He is now set to return to DC as Lobo in Supergirl.\r\nHe has been promoting his upcoming film The Wrecking Crew. Shah Rukh Khan is coming to entertain movie lovers with his film King directed by Siddharth Anand.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Game of Thorns star praises SRK

Jason Momoa praises Shah Rukh Khan

Abhishek Nama\'s upcoming mythological action spectacle Nagabandham, starring Virat Karrna, is generating huge buzz across India. The film\'s grand Pan-India release is just around the corner, and the team is pulling out all stops to promote it. The first-look posters of the lead actors have already created a stir, and the teaser is set to drop tomorrow, courtesy of Superstar Mahesh Babu on Maha Shivaratri.&nbsp;\r\nThe makers have just unveiled the first look of Garuda Ram, aka Bharaghi, and it\'s a showstopper. His ash-smeared body, tied dreadlocks, and saffron red face paint give him a fierce, mystical aura. With piercing eyes and layers of rudraksha and bone beads, he appears as a powerful tantric warrior. The poster is set against a misty, dense forest filled with snakes and scattered skulls, amplifying the eerie, supernatural vibe.\r\nNagabandham boasts an impressive cast, including Nabha Natesh and Iswarya Menon as the female leads, alongside Jagapathi Babu, Murali Sharma, Jayaprakash, and BS Avinash in key roles. Cinematographer Soundar Rajan S promises striking visuals, while editor RC Pranav shapes the film with sharp cuts. Production designer Ashok Kumar has built an expansive mythical world to support the story. The film is produced by Kishore Annapureddy and Nishitha Nagireddy, with Abhishek Nama at the helm as director.\r\nThe film\'s story revolves around the sacred Nagabandham tradition, set against the backdrop of historic Vishnu temples across India. With its unique blend of mythology, action, and adventure, Nagabandham is shaping up to be one of the most watched projects of the summer. The teaser, dropping tomorrow, is expected to give fans a glimpse into the film\'s epic scale and visual grandeur.

KGF Garuda Ram As Bhairaghi 

 Garuda Ram In A Fierce Avatar As Bharaghi From Nagabandham

Rajamouli\'s Varanasi is the cynosure of all eyes. The film starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra is racing for a grand release on 7 April 2027.\r\nRajamouli already started promoting the film and speaking to scribes, Rajamouli shared the scene in Varanasi which excited him a lot. He said \"I can\'t say at which point Varanasi was the film I was excited about. An emotional episode leads up to the bull-riding moment,\"\r\nVijayendra Prasad speaking about the film, earlier said \"globetrotting action adventure\" in the vein of Indiana Jones, but deeply rooted in Indian cultural and spiritual themes. The narrative spans multiple timelines (yugas).\"\r\nKeeravani is the music director while&nbsp; Prithviraj Sukumaran is playing important role in the film produced by KL.Narayana on Durga Arts banner.\r\nExpectations are high on the project as it happens to be Rajamouli\'s first after the sensation he created with his magnum opus RRR.&nbsp;

Varanasi-Rajamouli shares his exciting scene

Rajamouli reveals the exciting scene in Varanasi

Seetha Payanam (2026) What\'s Behind\r\nKarate King Arjun\'s daughter Aishwarya Arjun is making her debut with Seetha Payanam in Telugu. The film marks Arjunn\'s return to the direction. The film is releasing as Valentine&rsquo;s Day special on 14 Feb 2026. Let us see what impact Seetha Payanam made on movie lovers.\r\nSeetha Payanam (2026) Story Review\r\nSeetha Payanam story revolves around the happenings in the life of a young girl and how she deals with them. Seetha (Aishwarya Arjun), daughter of Prasad (Sathyaraj), decides to go to Hyderabad from Visakhapatnam to attend the event organised by a popular chief.\r\nAs she was about to enter the venue, she gets a shock of her life. As she was saved from its impact with few seconds delay, she decides to thank all those who was responsible for that during her journey.\r\nWhere this leads to and what role Abhishek (Niranjan), his grandfather Anjaneyulu (Prakash Raj), Giri (Arjun), Basavanna (Dhruv Sarja), Tiffin centre owner (Kovai Sarala) and others form the rest of the narration.\r\nSeetha Payanam (2026) Artists Review\r\nAishwarya Arjun on debut came up with an impressive performance. She attracted with her screen presence and expressed and emoted well through her eyes. However in close shots she looked aged.\r\nNiranjan, who is also making his debut, came up with a decent performance. He delivered dialogues with ease and emoted according to the situation. He did well especially during the climax.\r\nSatyaraj in the role of father came up with subtle performance. He with his emotions and expressions, highlighted the fear of the father and at the same time his concern for his daughter. He elevated the scenes with his performance. Prakash Raj also came up with an impressive performance in the role tailor-made for him. Kovai Sarala also impresses with her screen presence.\r\nOthers like Siri Hanumanth, Rajkumar, Naga Mahesh, Manichandana, Sahastra and Bithiri Sathi performed according to their roles.\r\nArjun played a powerful cameo and is good with his antics and mannerism, His nephew Dhruv Sarja also appeared in a cameo and he is ok.\r\nSeetha Payanam (2026) Technicians Review\r\nSeetha Payanam story is penned by Arjun. Even earlier he directed few films but all those are action entertainers. This time to launch his daughter Aishwarya, he chose a love story. It is known that Arjun launched the film with Vishwak Sen in the lead and Pawann Kalyan graced the launch as a special guest. However, Vishwak Sen opted out of the project and Arjun roped in Sandalwood star Upendra\'s nephew Niranjan in the lead role. Coincidentally both Vishwak Sen\'s Funky and Arjun\'s Seetha Payanam released on the same date.\r\nSeetha Payanam story is nothing new but Arjun tried to highlight the love, marriage, family bonding and other relationships that play key role. To the top of it, he also touched upon the cow protection. For all his efforts he became preachy most of the times. He starts the narration in a routine and simple manner before the road trip which increases curiosity levels. The developments later makes viewers to sit up and watch.\r\nBut from the moment heroine decides to thank everyone, the pace dips down considerably and the routine and preachy scenes ends up testing the patience of the viewers. Here Arjun deviated from the main topic and went on to touch topics like cow protection etc. Only during the climax, once again the family emotions connect chords with the viewers.\r\nAnup Rubens came up with foot tapping and melodious tunes. The songs are situational and shot in colourful backdrop. Cinematography of G.Balamurugan beautified the scenes turning the scenes colourful. He captured the scenic locations in a visually appealing manner. Ayoob Khan\'s editing left a lot to be desired. There are many repetitive scenes that slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are good. Production values are fine.\r\nSeetha Payanam (2026) Advantages\r\nLead Pair Performances\r\nCinematography\r\nBGM\r\nSeetha Payanam (2026) Disadvantages\r\nRoutine Story\r\nPredictable and Preachy Elements\r\nSlow Narration\r\nSeetha Payanam (2026) Rating Analysis\r\nAltogether Seetha Payanam highlights the importance of relationships. Arjun Sarja came up with a decent story but the routine and preachy elements and slow pace in narration and deviations in the second half marred the film\'s final result. Had he reworked on the screenplay and script and included interesting elements, things would have been different. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Seetha Payanam.\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

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