\r\nMosquitoes troubling Varanasi team. Rajamouli\'s Varanasi is the cynosure of all eyes. The film stars Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles while Prithviraj Sukumaran is playing an important role.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe film is up for release on 7 April 2027. In the meantime, shooting is in full swing but it is coming out that mosquitoes are troubling the cast and crew. Karthikeya, Rajamouli\'s son and who is one of the producer shared the video in which cast and crew are facing the mosquito menace. The video is now going viral on social media.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nMahesh Babu sharing Prithviraj Sukumaran\'s ordeal as he was confined to the wheelchair, with hands and legs tied, said &lsquo;I am glad that you asked this because there was this one day of shooting where he had this long monologue.&rsquo; But he had flies all over his face, and the poor guy couldn&rsquo;t do anything about it; he couldn&rsquo;t move. For this one shot he literally prayed for the flies to not bother him. I think they heard his prayers.&rdquo;\r\n&nbsp;\r\nPrithviraj said &ldquo;To make sure that I don&rsquo;t involuntarily move my arms and legs, they are sort of locked in place by a mechanism. I can truly then be sure that, &lsquo;whatever I do, I am not going to be moving my hands or legs. &lsquo;Which then also means that if a fly comes on my nose&hellip; But yeah, there&rsquo;s a lot more to the wheelchair than what you see in the picture. It&rsquo;s an extension of his personality and how he works. He is a very dangerous man; he just happens to be incapacitated.&rdquo;\r\n&nbsp;\r\nMahesh added&nbsp; &ldquo;I have an elephant memory, and I remember everything. Before he narrated this story, and this was one of the early meetings&hellip; During RRR, he was asking me about what kind of a film we want to make. We hadn&rsquo;t zeroed in on a script yet. He finished lunch, and he asked me, &lsquo;Do you have anything in mind?&rsquo; &lsquo;I thought, What do I tell him? I mean, his vision is so big.&rsquo; When he left, I messaged him and said, &lsquo;I am just very happy that I am doing this film with you. I really like how you present your heroes; you really love them.&rsquo; He said, &lsquo;Thank you, but I love my villains more.\'&rdquo;\r\n

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Varanasi- Mosquitoes Flying High

Mosquitoes troubling Varanasi team

Tharun Bhascker teams up with writer director Kasyap Sreenivas for Gaayapadda Simham, a film that promises a unique blend of satire, drama, and entertainment. The story follows a young man\'s shattered American dream when President Donald Trump announces a massive deportation operation. With a quirky, satirical tone, the film tackles timely and relatable themes.\r\nThe cast includes Faria Abdullah, Maanasa Choudhary, Vishnu Oi, Harshavardhan, and Subhalekha Sudhakar, with Tharun Bhascker delivering a hilarious performance. The technical crew features Vidya Sagar Chinta as cinematographer, Sweekar Agasthi as music composer, and Viplav Nyshadam as editor.\r\nBehind the Scenes and Release Updates\r\nProduced by Kalyana Chakravarthy Manthina, Bhanu Kiran Pratapa, Vijay Krishna Lingamaneni, and Umesh Bansal under Saptaswa Media Works, POV Stories, and Zee Studios, Gaayapadda Simham is presented by Pavan Sadineni. The film\'s trailer dropped on February 9, and it\'s set to release in summer 2026.\r\nThe film\'s poster, dominated by bold red and white American inspired illustrations, hints at an adventurous, irreverent, and satirical narrative. With its unique concept and vibrant visuals, Gaayapadda Simham promises to explore the complexities of the American dream through its protagonist\'s journey.\r\n<div></div>

Gaayapadda Simham Trailer Talk

Tharun Bhascker Gaayapadda Simham Trailer Out

Alia loses a female centric film Chamunda. Fans of Alia Bhatt got thrilled when Maddock Films locked Alia Bhatt for a supernatural thriller Chamunda.\r\nNow inside talk is Maddock Films shelved the project and instead is planning to create a spy universe with Aneet Padda of Saiyaara fame.\r\nA source shares &ldquo;It was meant to be Alia&rsquo;s own supernatural franchise, much like Shraddha Kapoor&rsquo;s Stree. Alia was very excited about the project. Then Saiyaara with Aneet Padda happened, and Maddock became more interested in creating a female superhero universe with her. That&rsquo;s how Shakti Shalini came about, and Chamunda was pushed to the back burner.&rdquo;\r\nThe source reveals &ldquo;This happened after Alia&rsquo;s female-led film Jigra for producer Karan Johar failed to take off at the box office, and Alpha with Yash Raj Films was postponed indefinitely.&rdquo;\r\nThe source on whether Chamunda was shelved says &ldquo;For now, yes. I think they are waiting to see which way Alia&rsquo;s Love &amp; War with Sanjay Leela Bhansali goes.&rdquo;

Shocker: Alia loses a crazy project

Alia loses a female centric film Chamunda

BookMyShow has achieved its highest profits yet in 2025, marking a significant milestone in its journey. The platform\'s parent company, Big Tree Entertainment, reported a consolidated net profit of â‚¹192 crore for the financial year ending March 2025 (FY25), representing a 77% jump from â‚¹109 crore in the previous year.\r\nThe impressive growth was largely driven by live events, which delivered a robust revenue of â‚¹756 crore, a 66% increase from â‚¹455 crore in FY24. Online ticketing remained a steady contributor, generating â‚¹828 crore in revenue. The company\'s overall financial performance showed steady growth, with total income rising to â‚¹1,869 crore, a 30.7% increase from â‚¹1,430 crore in FY24.\r\nBookMyShow\'s ability to scale its income while managing expenses has led to its most profitable year to date. The company\'s total expenses increased to â‚¹1,704 crore from â‚¹1,320 crore in the previous financial year, largely attributed to scaling up live events and related operational spending.\r\nThe platform\'s success can be attributed to its strategic focus on live events, including music festivals and concerts, such as Coldplay\'s India shows. With several big-ticket films and major events lined up across the Indian film industry, BookMyShow is expected to maintain its upward trajectory in 2026 and 2027.\r\nBookMyShow\'s financial performance over the last five years showcases its remarkable recovery: 2020-21: Net loss of â‚¹165 crore, 2021-22: Net loss of â‚¹92.2 crore, 2022-23: Net profit of â‚¹85.7 crore, 2023-24: Net profit of â‚¹108.6 crore, and 2024-25: Net profit of â‚¹192 crore.

Huge Profits For BMS For 2025

BookMyShow Stellar Financial Performance

Aakasamlo Oka Tara is nearing completion. The film Aakasamlo Oka Tara is generating immense interest among movie lovers. The film stars Dulqer Salmaan and Satvika Veeravalli in the lead roles.\r\nThe film directed by Pavan Sadineni is progressing at a brisk pace. According to the latest, the film is nearing the finish line. The makers are gearing up for a new schedule in Rajahmundry from tomorrow and the shooting will be for more than 5 days.\r\nThe makers will be canning important scenes on Dulqer and Satvika in the backdrop of exotic locations. The film\'s climax is planned in an extravagant manner in the stylishly erected space set by art director Sabu Cyril at the Aluminium Factory, Hyderabad.&nbsp;\r\nWith the completion of the above two shoots, the film\'s shooting will be wrapped. Shruti Haasan is the female lead in the film for which GV.Prakash Kumar is the music director. Light Box, Swapna Cinemas, Vyjayanthi Movies, and Geetha Arts are bankrolling the project.\r\n<div></div>

Aakasamlo Oka Tara reaches finish line

Aakasamlo Oka Tara nearing completion

Vikrant Massey has denied rumors of being replaced in Nitesh Tiwari\'s Ramayana, stating that he was never part of the film. The actor took to Instagram Stories to clear the air, expressing surprise at reports discussing his \"replacement\" and emphasizing that a simple background check could have avoided the confusion.\r\nVikrant Massey criticized the media for publishing unverified reports, calling it \"disappointing\" and stressing that such rumors should not be spread without proper verification. Despite his strong reaction, he maintained a calm tone and wished the team of Ramayana all the best for the project.\r\nNitesh Tiwari\'s Ramayana is one of the most awaited projects in Indian cinema, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The film has been making headlines for its star studded cast and epic storyline.\r\nVikrant Massey had previously addressed the issue, sharing a similar clarification on social media and criticizing irresponsible reporting by certain media outlets. He now firmly denies the claims, stating there was no question of replacement since he was never part of the film. Meanwhile, Vikrant Massey is busy with his upcoming films, including O\'Romeo, Yaar Jigri, Talaakhon Mein Ek, and White.&nbsp;

12th Fail Hero About Ramayana

Vikrant Massey Clarifies Rumors Surrounding Nitesh Tiwari Ramayana

Raashi Khanna kickstarts dubbing for Ustaad Bhagat Singh. Power Star Pawan Kalyan\'s Ustaad Bhagat Singh is capturing the imagination of all. The film directed by Harish Shankar is progressing at a brisk pace.\r\nExpectations are high on the film as the film\'s first single and the glimpse drove all crazy. Apart from it, Harish Shankar and Pawan Kalyan earlier came up with the blockbuster Gabbar Singh. The film is racing for a spectacular release on 26 March 2026.\r\nCurrently the film\'s post production is in fullswing and according to the latest, one of the female lead Raashi Khanna started dubbing for her role. Sharing the details, the makers posted \"The gorgeous #RaashiiKhanna begins dubbing for #UstaadBhagatSingh She shares pictures with the CULT CAPTAIN from the dubbing studio GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON 26th MARCH, 2026.\"\r\nMovie lovers are waiting eagerly for the film\'s second single and the makers are increasing the hype promising a blast. Inside talk is the film\'s second single will be released on 15 Feb as Maha Shivaratri Special. Rock Star Devi Sri Prasad is the music director for the film which stars Sreeleela, RaashiiKhanna, R Parthiban, KS Ravi Kumar, LB Sriram, Rao Ramesh, Ramki, and KGF Avinash in important roles.\r\n<div></div>

UBS- Raashi Khanna gets busy

Raashi Khanna kickstarts dubbing for Ustaad Bhagat Singh

The highly anticipated collaboration between Tamil cinema legends Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan is making headlines, with the promo shoot kicking off at Prasad Studios. The film, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, is expected to be one of the biggest projects in Indian cinema, with a massive budget and leading OTT platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video competing for the deal.\r\nThe promo shoot is being filmed primarily to finalize the film\'s OTT rights, and the makers aim to lock all non theatrical deals before the main shoot begins. Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan will reportedly reunite on screen after a gap of 46 years, sparking massive excitement among fans and industry insiders.&nbsp;\r\nWhile the promo shoot is underway, Nelson and the team plan to start regular shooting by the end of the year. Rajinikanth will complete another film directed by Cibi Chakravarthy, produced by Kamal Haasan\'s Raaj Kamal Films International, before joining this collaboration. Kamal Haasan will wrap up his commitments for the Kalki sequel and Anbariv project.\r\nThe film\'s director, Nelson Dilipkumar, is known for his work on Jailer and Jailer 2 promo, and the promo is expected to be humorous, featuring Nelson and music director Anirudh Ravichander in cameo appearances as makeup artists. The film is tentatively referred to as #Thalaivar174 X #KH238, but no official title has been confirmed.

Latest Update About Thalaivar174

Rajinikanth Kamal Haasan Film Undergoing Announcement Promo Shoot

Prithviraj Sukumaran has completed shooting for his upcoming film \'I, Nobody\', directed by Nissam Basheer. The film is an action heist drama with socio political themes, featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Parvathy Thiruvothu, and Hakim Shahjahan in pivotal roles. The wrap up photo has generated excitement among fans, who are looking forward to seeing Sukumaran in this genre bending film.\r\nThe film is expected to be released in theaters on May 30, 2026, and is co-produced by Supriya Menon under Prithviraj Productions. \'I, Nobody\' promises to be an emotionally charged narrative with layers of mystery and strong character arcs.&nbsp;\r\nPrithviraj Sukumaran was recently seen in \'Vilaayath Budha\', where he played Double Mohanan, a man determined to smuggle a rare sandalwood tree. He will next be seen in \'Khalifa\', directed by Vysakh, alongside a cameo by Mohanlal. Sukumaran is also part of SS Rajamouli\'s ambitious action-adventure \'Varanasi\', starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, where he plays the primary antagonist.\r\nI, Nobody cast includes Ashokan, Madhupal, Lukman Avaran, Ganapathi, and Vinay Fort, with cinematography by Dinesh Purushothaman and music by Harshavardhan Rameshwar. \'I, Nobody\' is a highly anticipated project, marking another collaboration between Prithviraj Sukumaran and Parvathy Thiruvothu.\r\n<div></div>

Prithviraj Wraps His Next

Prithviraj Sukumaran Upcoming Film I Nobody Completed Shooting

Jr NTR has set social media abuzz with his rugged new look as he heads to Jordan for crucial action scenes in Prashanth Neel's Dragon. The Telugu superstar was spotted at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, sporting a bearded, intense avatar that has fans predicting massive theatre celebrations.

The Jordan schedule is one of the most crucial phases of Dragon, featuring three high octane action blocks involving NTR. Media reports suggest these sequences will play a key role in shaping the film's narrative scale. Tovino Thomas is reportedly joining the cast, bringing his emotional depth and commanding screen presence to the project.&nbsp;

Star-Studded Cast and Release Updates

Bollywood veteran Anil Kapoor has also joined the project, marking his second collaboration with Jr NTR after War 2. Rukmini Vasanth plays the female lead, adding to the film's star power. Dragon was initially planned for a Sankranthi release but has been rescheduled to June 25, 2026.

Behind the scenes, Dragon has undergone several changes, including script revisions and NTR's physical transformation. Meanwhile, Devara 2 and God Of War with Trivikram are in the pipeline, but yet to finalise which one will start first. We will get clarity on NTR's birthday in May about his next project after Dragon.

NTR Turns Heads With Rugged Look

NTR Sports Rugged Look Ahead Of Intense Jordan Schedule For NTR NEEL

Chiyaan Vikram and Gautham Menon's highly anticipated film Dhruva Natchathiram is finally set to hit theaters soon. The film, which has faced multiple delays, has cleared all financial hurdles, and the makers are targeting a February 3rd week (Feb 19/20) release. The news has come as a relief to fans who have been eagerly waiting for the film's release.

Dhruva Natchathiram is a spy thriller that promises to deliver high octane action and suspense. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Ritu Varma, Simran, Aishwarya Rajesh, Radhika, Jailor Vinayakan, and Arjun Das in pivotal roles. With Gautham Menon's direction and Vikram's intense performance, the film is expected to be a quality outing.

The film's story revolves around a complex web of espionage and counter terrorism, with Vikram playing the lead role of a spy. The film's music is composed by Harris Jayaraj, and the cinematography is handled by R. Rathnavelu. With its impressive technical crew and star studded cast, Dhruva Natchathiram is expected to be a visual treat for fans.

Fans are eagerly waiting for the official confirmation of the release date, and the makers are expected to make an announcement soon.

Dhruva Natchathiram Release Plans

Chiyaan Vikram Spy Thriller Dhruva Natchathiram Set for February Release

Rumors are circulating that Salman Khan\'s highly anticipated film, Battle of Galwan, might be postponed from its scheduled April 17, 2026, release date. The film\'s shooting is not yet complete, with reshoots and patchwork still underway, and the crowded release window in March-April-May 2026 is adding to the speculation.\r\nSeveral media personalities have hinted that the film might be pushed to the Independence Day weekend, August 14, 2026, to capitalize on the patriotic sentiment. The film\'s makers are reportedly considering this date, as it aligns with the film\'s theme and would provide a better opportunity for a strong box office performance.\r\nAccording to media reports, Battle of Galwan\'s shooting is still ongoing, with a new schedule set to begin on February 9 for additional patchwork and reshoots, aiming to wrap up by February-end. However, post-production work and approvals, including clearance from the Ministry of Defence due to the film\'s sensitive subject, are still pending, making an April 17 release potentially unrealistic.\r\nThe film, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, is based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops, and it pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers. Salman Khan plays Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, while Chitrangada Singh has a key role in the film.&nbsp;

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