Will Puri Jagannath plans fructify Puri Jagannadh a once celebrated director in Telugu cinema is seeking a career resurgence after recent disappointments with Liger and Double iSmart. Currently on a break he is reportedly working on multiple scripts. Sources suggest that Puri Jagannadh is developing a sequel to his earlier hit Golimaar which starred Gopichand. He recently presented the idea to Gopichand who is reportedly enthusiastic about collaborating with Puri again.\r\nBellamkonda Suresh is reportedly the leading contender to produce the Golimaar sequel. Following the failure of Double iSmart Puri has been exploring various script ideas. However with many actors already committed to other projects he has chosen to prioritize the Golimaar sequel. Gopichand is currently considering projects with Jil director Radha Krishna Kumar and Sankalp Reddy but it remains unclear which film will begin production first. Official announcements are pending.\r\nPuri Jagannadh past successes in Tollywood including the blockbuster Pokiri are well documented. He is credited with launching and solidifying the careers of many actors. However like many directors he has experienced a period of decline struggling to replicate his previous successes.\r\nOver the past decade Puri only notable hit has been iSmart Shankar which some consider a fluke. The subsequent releases of Liger and Double iSmart were met with poor reception making it challenging for Puri to secure new projects. He has reportedly struggled to find leading actors in Telugu cinema who are available to collaborate and finding producers has also proven difficult.\r\nInterestingly Puri has reportedly set his sights on Bollywood. Recent reports suggest he has been developing a large scale action story with a team of new writers. He recently traveled to Mumbai and narrated the script to Ranbir Kapoor who achieved superstar status with Animal.\r\nWhile Ranbir was reportedly impressed with the story he has not yet committed to the project and has asked for more time. A collaboration between Ranbir Kapoor and Puri could be a significant turning point in the director career.\r\nPuri is reportedly determined to direct a film in Bollywood this time around. He is also meeting with other actors and producers and his team remains optimistic that a project will be finalized soon. Additionally reports indicate that Tamil actor Sivakarthikeyan is also interested in working with Puri.

Gossips

Will Puri plans fructify

Interesting plans of Dashing Director

Sanjay Dutt to enter Balakrishna Akhanda2. The highly anticipated Pan India release of Akhanda 2 starring the God of Masses Balakrishna and directed by Boyapati Srinu is generating considerable buzz. Sources suggest Boyapati has crafted the sequel to surpass even Balayya iconic Shiva Tandavam building on Balayya mass appeal and the prestige established by the first film. Aadi Pinisetty has already been confirmed for a villainous role.\r\nReports indicate a major action sequence is being filmed between Balakrishna and Aadi expected to be a highlight of the film. While many anticipate Aadi to be the primary antagonist whispers are circulating that Boyapati has a larger plan in motion. Recent rumors suggest Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt is being considered for a significant role in the project potentially even that of the main villain.\r\nCurrently Boyapati is reportedly in negotiations with Sanjay Dutt. If confirmed Dutt role promises to be anything but ordinary. Boyapati is known for elevating even relatively unknown actors in action sequences and the prospect of him working with a seasoned performer like Sanjay Dutt is generating excitement. The potential conflict between Balakrishna and Sanjay Dutt is expected to be a major draw for audiences.\r\nSanjay Dutt previous Telugu film experience is limited. He appeared in Chandralekha alongside Nagarjuna in 1998. He later starred in the Telugu dubbed version Thufan of the Bollywood remake Zanjeer with Ram Charan. More recently Dutt played the villain in the Pan India hit KGF 2. Now the rumors surrounding his potential involvement as a villain in Akhanda 2 are once again making headlines.

Sanjay Dutt Joins Tollywood Again

Akhanda2 Bollywood action hero to take on Balakrishna

Did Tollywood Star miss Chhaava. Vicky Kaushal Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna historic entertainer Chhaava is going great guns at the box office. The film based on the&nbsp; Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant is all about the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj&nbsp; son of Chhatrapati Shivaji valor and courage and his battles with Aurangazeb.\r\nNow inside talk is Tollywood hero missed the film Chhaava. Inside talk is Super Star Mahesh Babu was the first choice for Chhaava but he missed the role. Director Lakshman Utekar narrated the story to Mahesh Babu but Mahesh Babu did not show interest in the film.\r\nThen Utekar later waited for many years before narrating the story to Vicky Kaushal who at once gave the green signal and the rest is the history. Mahesh Babu fans are unhappy that their&nbsp; hero missed two blockbusters in form of Pushpa franchise and now Chhaava..

Did Tollywood Star miss Chhaava

Did Tollywood Star miss Bollywood Blockbuster

Much has been talked about Power Star Pawan Kalyan\'s son Akira debut on the screen and this excited not only the mega fans and Pawan Kalyan fans but also the movie lovers. Renu Desai who has been reluctant about her son Akira debut also showed her excitement of late.\r\nNow in the&nbsp; midst of all this, speculation is increasing as to when Akira will make his entry. Thaman , the music director for Pawan Kalyan\'s OG went on record that he would work with Akira for the music and BGM for the film. Now inside talk is Akira\'s on screen entry will happen in couple of years from now.\r\nAkira will be making his debut after two years and Pawan Kalyan\'s fans should wait for two more years for Akira\'s sensation on the silver screen.&nbsp;

Akira entry to happen at that time

Interesting revelation about Akira entry

The highly anticipated film Spirit, starring Pan-India Star Prabhas and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has finally begun its music composition. Music Director Harshavardhan Rameshwar, who has previously collaborated with Sandeep on films like Arjun Reddy and Animal, has confirmed that the music sessions for Spirit have commenced. The team has also been scouting for locations, adding to the excitement of Prabhas\' fans. Spirit is expected to be a cop drama with a massive star cast, and Sandeep Vanga has reportedly completed the script work and finalized the cast and crew.\r\nThe film is slated to go on sets this summer, but Prabhas will first complete his commitments to The Raja Saab and Hanu\'s film. Spirit requires a different makeover for Prabhas, and the team is taking the necessary time to prepare. Fans of Prabhas are eagerly awaiting the film\'s release, and the latest update on the music composition has only added to their excitement. With Sandeep Reddy Vanga at the helm and Prabhas in the lead, Spirit is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films in Telugu Cinema.\r\nPrabhas has a busy schedule ahead, with multiple films in various stages of production. Before joining the sets of Spirit, he will complete his work on The Raja Saab and Hanu\'s film. This will ensure that he is fully prepared for the role in Spirit, which requires a different makeover. The film\'s production schedule is expected to be extensive, with a summer start date planned. Fans of Prabhas are eagerly awaiting the film\'s release, and the latest updates on the music composition and production schedule have only added to their excitement.\r\nAs Spirit inches closer to its production start date, fans of Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga are eagerly awaiting the film\'s release. With its massive star cast, cop drama storyline, and extensive production schedule, Spirit is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films in Telugu Cinema. The latest update on the music composition has only added to the excitement, and fans can\'t wait to see what Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga have in store for them.\r\n&nbsp;

Spirit - Music Composition Begins

Prabhas Spirit Pre-Production In Final Stage

Ram Charan's upcoming film 'RC 16' (working title) is currently in the making, and the shooting is progressing at a brisk pace. Title has been confirmed as Peddi and an official announcement is awaited. The film, which is being made as a period action drama set in a sports backdrop, is crucial for both Ram Charan and director Buchi Babu Sana, who need an immediate hit and want to overcome the second hurdle respectively. Buchi Babu has paid special attention to this film right from the pre-production, and the film's story is being planned meticulously.

According to recent reports, there will be a flashback episode in 'RC 16', which is expected to play a key role in the film. Buchi Babu has planned this episode emotionally, and it is reported that this big episode will be shot in the next schedule. The flashback episode is expected to be a game-changer for the film, and it will be interesting to see how it unfolds. It is worth noting that Ram Charan's recently released film 'Game Changer' also had a flashback episode, which received a mixed response from the audience.

The film 'RC 16' boasts an impressive cast, including Shivarajkumar and Jagapathi Babu in key roles, and Janhvi Kapoor as the heroine. The music for the film is being composed by AR Rahman, which adds to the excitement. Mythri Movie Makers, Vriddhi Cinemas, and Sukumar Writings are jointly producing this film, which is expected to be a high-octane action drama.

With the film's shooting progressing at a fast pace, fans are eagerly waiting to see what 'RC 16' has in store. The flashback episode is expected to be a highlight of the film, and it will be interesting to see how it contributes to the overall narrative. With a talented cast and crew on board, 'RC 16' is definitely one of the most anticipated films of the year.

RC 16 Flashback Episode Highlight

That Particular Episode Will Spellbind The Audience Of Ram Charan Peddi 

Kollywood star actor Vijay Sethupathi is currently busy with multiple projects. The latest gossip circulation among the Tamil media circles is that he is soon joining the forces with Top star Ajith for a film.&nbsp;\r\nReportedly, they are going to team up for a project with one of the young directors. If everything goes well, an official announcement regarding the same is expected soon, say the Kollywood circles.&nbsp;\r\nOn the professional front, Ajith had just a film got released in the month of February. Titled&nbsp; Vidaamuyarchi, the film had Trisha as the female lead and is having decent run at the box office. Afterwards he has a film titled, Good Bad Ugly with Mythri Movie Makers banner.&nbsp;\r\nOn the other hand, Vijay Sethupathi had Pisasu 2, Train, Ganesh Talkies and a few other projects in the pipeline.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Interesting combination on the way

Buzz intensifies on  Vijay Sethupathi next

For the past few years, Superstar Rajinikanth has been perfecting to work with young directors. After tasting huge success with the 2023 released, Jailer, the actor has given his nod to do a sequel for the film under the direction of Nelson Dilip Kumar.&nbsp;\r\nCurrently, the Superstar is working on a project with Lokesh Kanagaraj. Titled Coolie, the film also stars Nagarjuna in a key role. Being bankrolled by Sun pictures banner, the movie is expected to hit the screens in this year itself.&nbsp;\r\nMeanwhile, the latest buzz is that director Mari Selvaraj of Karnan fame has recently met Rajinikanth with a storyline. Not very much impressed with the concept, Rajinikanth has rejected the script and dropped the idea of doing a project with Mari Selvaraj. Actually facts behind the story are yet to be out but the news went viral all over.&nbsp;

 Mari Selvaraj approaches Rajini

 Rajinikanth rejects the script narrated by this young director

The BAFTA Film Awards 2025 are considered as most prestigious awards after Oscars in world cinema. The ceremony took place recently, and the winners have been announced. Conclave and The Brutalist tied with four wins each, including outstanding British film, best film, and editing for Conclave, while The Brutalist took home the directing gong with a win for Brady Corbet. Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison were among the big winners, taking home the Best Actor and Best Actress awards respectively. Brody won for his role in The Brutalist as a Hungarian-Jewish architect, while Madison won for her role in Anora, about a sex worker who falls for a Russian oligarch.

The ceremony saw a number of notable wins, including Best Supporting Actor for Kieran Culkin for his role in A Real Pain, and Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Salda&ntilde;a for her role in Emilia P&eacute;rez. The Best Original Screenplay award went to Jesse Eisenberg for A Real Pain, while the Best Adapted Screenplay award went to Peter Straughan for Conclave. Other notable wins included Best Animated Film for Wallace &amp; Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, and Best Documentary for Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.

BAFTA Film Awards 2025: Full List of Winners

Best Film: Conclave

Best Director: Brady Corbet (The Brutalist)

Best Actor in a Leading Role: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)

Best Actress in a Leading Role: Mikey Madison (Anora)

Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)

Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Zoe Salda&ntilde;a (Emilia P&eacute;rez)

Best Original Screenplay: Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain)

Best Adapted Screenplay: Peter Straughan (Conclave)

Best Animated Film: Wallace &amp; Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

Best Documentary: Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

Best Film Not in the English Language: Emilia P&eacute;rez.

Best Casting: Anora (Sean Baker and Samantha Quan)

Best Cinematography: The Brutalist (Lol Crawley)&nbsp;

Best Costume Design: Wicked (Paul Tazewell)

Best Editing: Conclave (Nick Emerson)

Best Make Up &amp; Hair: The Substance (Pierre-Olivier Persin, St&eacute;phanie Guillon, Fr&eacute;d&eacute;rique Arguello, and Marilyne Scarselli)

Best Original Score: The Brutalist (Daniel Blumberg)

Best Production Design: Wicked (Nathan Crowley and Lee Sandales)

Best Sound: Dune: Part Two (Ron Bartlett, Doug Hemphill, Gareth John, and Richard King)

Best Special Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two (Paul Lambert, Stephen James, Gerd Nefzer, and Rhys Salcombe).

Winners List Of BAFTA Awards

BAFTA Film Awards 2025 - Conclave and The Brutalist Tie with Four Wins Each

The shooting for Tamil star Ajith Kumar's upcoming action drama, Good Bad Ugly is underway at a fast pace. The film is being directed by Adhik Ravichandran. Mythri Movie Makers banner is producing this prestigious project on a lavish scale.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the latest we hear from our sources is that the shooting for the movie has wrapped up expect for a few patchwork scenes. Reportedly, the team is keen on finishing up the balance work and be ready with the first copy by March end.&nbsp;

Alongside Trisha Krishnan, Prabhu, Prasanna, Arjun Das, Sunil, Rahul Dev, Yogi Babu and Shine Tom Chacko, the film has a few noted actors in a key roles. T-series banner is co-producing the movie which is slated to hit the screens on April 10th on grand note.&nbsp;

Good Bad Ugly will have a simultaneous release in Telugu with the same title. GV Prakash Kumar is the music composer for the movie.

Good Bad Ugly shoot updates

What is the current status of Ajith next

Rajinikanth\'s \'Jailer\' was a worldwide success, generating over â‚¹600 crore and marking a triumphant return for the superstar. The film\'s huge success led to fans eagerly anticipating a sequel, and the creators have finally revealed \'Jailer 2\' with a captivating trailer. The film is set to begin filming this summer, with a massive theatrical release planned for next year.&nbsp;\r\nOne of the highlights of the original film was its menacing antagonist, played by actor Vinayakan, and reports suggest that SJ Suryah will be stepping in as the primary antagonist in \'Jailer 2\'. SJ Suryah\'s proven acting prowess is expected to bring an intense portrayal to the film, and the sequel is also rumored to feature multiple villains, including Chemban Vinod.&nbsp;\r\nThe original cast of \'Jailer\' is anticipated to return for the sequel, maintaining story consistency. Adding to the excitement, Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna is expected to make a spectacular cameo appearance, which may increase the film\'s mass popularity, particularly among Telugu fans. With director Nelson helming \'Jailer 2\', expectations are sky-high, and fans are eagerly waiting for further updates on this much-anticipated project.\r\nThe announcement of \'Jailer 2\' has generated immense excitement among fans, who are eagerly waiting to see Rajinikanth reprise his role. The addition of SJ Suryah as the primary antagonist and Nandamuri Balakrishna\'s cameo appearance have added to the hype surrounding the film. With a massive theatrical release planned for next year, \'Jailer 2\' is poised to create another box-office sensation.

Superstar Vs SJ Suryah

SJ Suryah to Play the Antagonist In Rajinikanth Jailer 2

The latest updates from Prabhas upcoming movie Fauji are generating immense interest among fans and media circles. Recently it was reported that Sai Pallavi will be playing a key role in the film which has created a stir in the media. According to sources Sai Pallavi will be seen in a flashback episode in the movie. Now another exciting piece of news is doing the rounds&nbsp; Alia Bhatt is reportedly playing a special role in Fauji.\r\nAs per the story there will be a princess character in the film and media talk suggests that Alia Bhatt will be seen in that role. While the makers of Fauji have officially announced that Anupam Kher will be playing a key role in the film the Alia Bhatt news is still unconfirmed. To know the truth behind Alia involvement in the project fans will have to wait a few more days. The addition of Alia Bhatt to the cast would undoubtedly be a exciting development and fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation.\r\nThe updates from Fauji are generating immense interest and the film is already one of the most anticipated projects in the pipeline. With Prabhas in the lead role Fauji is expected to be a high octane action film with a strong storyline. The addition of talented actors like Sai Pallavi and Anupam Kher to the cast has already raised expectations and the potential inclusion of Alia Bhatt would be the icing on the cake.\r\nAs the news surrounding Fauji continues to unfold fans are eagerly awaiting more updates from the film team. With its talented cast and crew Fauji is shaping up to be a blockbuster film that could potentially break records. Whether or not Alia Bhatt is a part of the project remains to be seen but one thing is certain Fauji is a film that fans are eagerly waiting for.

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