Mahesh Babu-Rajamouli\'s SSMB29 is progressing silently after its launch couple of days back. It is known that Rajamouli is making Mahesh Babu to toil hard. He already underwent rigorous training with Masai pigmies in Africa and will now be heading to China to train in martial arts.\r\nReports have it that Hollywood beauty Priyanka Chopra is the female lead in the film and inside talk is even Indonesian beauty Chelsea Islan is also considered for a key role. In the meantime, music director Thaman speaking to scribes, increased hype on the project.\r\nHe said while Hollywood has James Bond, Tollywood has Mahesh Babu and Hollywood realises this with SSMB29. Fans of Mahesh Babu are super thrilled and over the moon with the comments.\r\nMahesh Babu will be sporting a completely different look in the film. The film is releasing in two parts and the first part will release in 2027 and second part in 2029.&nbsp;

Gossips

Music director elevates SSMB29

Thaman increases hype on SSMB29

Global Star Ram Charan\'s much awaited film Game Changer directed by Shankar which released amidst huge expectations on Sankranti turned out to be a disaster much to the disappointment of all the fans. Even Shankar went on to claim that he did not like the film.\r\nIn the midst of all this, all eyes are on Ram Charan\'s next project with Buchhi Babu Sana. The film stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead and stars Shivarajkumar and Jagapathi Babu in important roles. The film\'s shooting is in full swing and now reports are coming that the makers are planning to release the film this year itself.\r\nMega fans are praying that the film will release this year and erase the bad memories of Game Changer. The film\'s music is tuned by Oscar winner Rahman.\r\nThe film is bankrolled in a prestigious manner on Vriddhi Cinemas, Sukumar Writings and Mythri Movie Makers.

RC16 to strike soon

RC16 racing this year?

Rajinikanth scored a resounding hit with Jailer directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar and on Pongal, the makers announced the sequel for the film Jailer 2. The glimpse showed Rajinikanth making powerful entry roaring his way once again as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian.\r\nJailer had many cameos from stars from various industries but did not feature any Tollywood star. Nelson Dilip Kumar planned to rope in Natasimha Balakrishna for a powerful cameo but he wasn\'t sure whether Balakrishna will agree or not.\r\nSpeaking to scribes, Nelson Dilip Kumar said&nbsp; \" I wanted to rope in Balakrishna sir in Jailer. But in part 1 I did not get proper placement. I wasn\'t sure whether he would agree even if I approach him. But now I want to bring him in Jailer 2\"\r\nNelson continued \" If I feel that in Jailer 2 if Balakrishna does that role it will be powerful, I will definitely approach him. My thoughts are to cast him in a deadly attacking police officer role. I should write the character arc in a perfect manner. My dream is to cast all super stars in Jailer \".\r\n<div></div>

Nelson keen to have Balayya in Jailer 2

Nelson shares plans for Balakrishna in Jailer 2

As Gully Boy approaches its six-year anniversary, fans of Zoya Akhtar\'s acclaimed film have reason to celebrate. A sequel to the cult classic has been officially announced, promising to carry forward the spirit of the original while offering a fresh perspective. The sequel will see Vicky Kaushal and Ananya Panday stepping into the lead roles, introducing a new dynamic to the Gully Boy universe. So, Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt will not be a part of this cult film\'s sequel.&nbsp;\r\nDirected by Arjun Varain Singh, known for Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, the film aims to maintain the essence of its predecessor while exploring new themes and characters. This development signals an exciting expansion of the Gully Boy narrative, which first captivated audiences with its raw depiction of Mumbai\'s underground rap scene and its message of self-expression and resilience.\r\nWhile details remain under wraps, the sequel is expected to explore a fresh storyline that aligns with the themes of passion, grit, and creativity that defined the original. With Singh at the helm and a talented new cast, the project promises to deliver a compelling addition to the franchise. Fans of the original can look forward to experiencing the magic of Gully Boy once again, with a new perspective and a fresh narrative.\r\nAs the sequel gears up for production, excitement is building among fans and industry insiders alike. With its talented cast, capable direction, and rich source material, the Gully Boy sequel is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases of the year.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Ranveer Out Of Gully Boy Sequel

Gully Boy Sequel with Vicky Kaushal and Ananya Panday

Now Anil Ravipudi is the toast of Tollywood. He powered Victory Venkatesh to new heights presenting him a resounding and rousing hit on Sankranti with Sankranthiki Vasthunnam. The film which competed with the biggies like Ram Charan-Shankar\'s Game Changer and Balakrishna-Bobby\'s Daaku Majaraj is powering to new heights getting more collections than these two.\r\nNow, this is increasing hype on Anil Ravipudi\'s project with Chiranjeevi. It is known that Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi project was much talked about and Chiranjeevi already asked Anil to develop the script. Now with Anil Ravipudi\'s films, Bhagavanth Kesari with Balakrishna and Sankranthiki Vasthunnam with Venkatesh turning out to be superhits, expectations are soaring.\r\nChiranjeevi\'s project with Anil Ravipudi will go to sets soon. Chiranjeevi is currently busy with his socio fantasy entertainer Vishwambhara. He has another project with Srikanth Odela. After these two projects, Cinrajeevi will concentrate on his project with Anil Ravipudil. All eyes are on how Anil Ravipudi show Chiranjeevi on the screen.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Expectations soar on MS-AR project

Immense hype on Chiranjeevi-Anil Ravipudi project

Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD, the sci fi thriller turned out to be a hit. The film directed by Nag Ashwin had a star studded cast of Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani and legends like Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan in important roles.

Now all eyes are on the film's sequel and when it will be releasing. With Prabhas concentrating on his upcoming projects The Raja Saab, Fauji, Spirit and other sequel Salaar, doubts are increasing over Kalki 2898 AD sequel.

In the midst of all this, producer Naga Vamsi speaking to scribes shared his thoughts on Kalki 2898 AD sequel release. He said the film will be releasing in 2026 itself. He said Kamal Haasan who had very less role in the first part will have more screen presence in the second part.

He said the film's shooting will start soon. He said there are interesting scenes on Kamal Haasan and Prabhas and so too with Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone.

Kalki 2 sequel release plans revealed

Kalki 2898 AD sequel to release in this year

Ram Gopal Varma makes fun of Game Changer collections. Maverick director Ram Gopal Varma is known for his controversial comments. It is known that Global Star Ram Charan\'s Game Changer directed by Shankar which released amidst huge expectations on 10 Jan 2025 turned out to be a disaster.\r\nHowever, everyone got a huge shock when the makers released a poster claiming that the film grossed Rs 186crs collections across the world on the first day. Ram Gopal Varma made fun of Game Changer collections comparing it with Pushpa The Rule collections.\r\nHere are his posts on social media.\r\n\"If @ssrajamouli and @SukumarWritings sky rocketed Telugu cinema in real time collections into a fantastically stratospheric heights thereby sending legitimate shock waves into Bollywood, the people behind G C succeeded in proving that the south is much more FANTASTIC in being a FRAUD.\"\r\n\"I don&rsquo;t know who&rsquo;s behind these unbelievably naive lies, but for sure it can&rsquo;t be producer Dil Raju because he is a truly grounded realist and he&rsquo;s incapable of the fraud that is being committed.\"\r\n&nbsp;&ldquo;If G C costed some 450 cr then RRR in its extraordinary never before seen visual appeal should have costed 4500 cr and if G C film&rsquo;s first day collections are 186 cr on day 1 , then PUSHPA 2 collections should have been 1,860 cr ..The point is that the fundamental requirement of TRUTH is that it should sound BELIEVABLE and in the context of G C a LIE should sound even more BELIEVABLE.&rdquo;\r\n&ldquo;I truly don&rsquo;t know who&rsquo;s behind this highly humiliating disgracing insult of undermining the extraordinary achievements of south thanks to Baahubali, RRR, KGF 2, Kantara etc and all of their achievements will be now in doubt because of G C claims.&rdquo;\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"></div>

RGV mocks GC vs Pushpa collections

Ram Gopal Varma makes fun of GC collections

Tom Cruise was about to rundown by the bus during Mission Impossible shoot. Movie lovers across the world go crazy over Hollywood action hero Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise is renowned for his death defying ,dare devilry stunts and people cannot forget his films Top Gun franchise, Mission Impossible franchise etc.\r\nNow it is coming out that while shooting for Mission Impossible he narrowly escaped from the accident when a bus was about to run him down. The incident happened while Tom Cruise was shooting for the Mission Impossible-The Rogue Nation in the streets of London.\r\nThe makers took the risk without closing the roads and public clearly unaware of the shoot.&nbsp; in Piccadilly Circus, with cameras positioned on rooftops and in nearby windows.\r\nThe video is going viral in which Tom Cruise was seen avoiding an accident-like situation as he attempts to cross a street.\r\nTom Cruise was last seen in Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One and he is now starring in Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning and an Alejandro Inarritu film&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"></div>

When Tom Cruise escaped miraculously

Tom Cruise was about to rundown by a bus

Mega Star Chiranjeevi as everyone knows plans the careers of all mega heroes and he took special care for his son Ram Charan. It is known that Ram Charan created a sensation with Rajamouli's Magadheera which rewrote all the box office records.

From then on Chiranjeevi contemplated how to balance Ram Charan's career as it will be difficult to match the standards set by Magadheera. Ram Charan did Orange with Bhaskar but the plan backfired as the film turned out to be a disaster. This was akin to Allu Arjun who after scoring a hit with Desamuduru did Parugu with Bhaskar and the film turned out tobe a disaster.

Chiranjeevi then considered the names of various directors but he wasn't convinced. Then he went to legendary director K.Vishwanath and requested him to do a film for Ram Charan. But Vishwanath rejected saying he stopped doing films and is concentrating on acting and also remarked that none will see his films even if he directs one.

Mega fans rue that had Vishwanath directed Ram Charan, it would have been a blockbuster.

Legendary Director rejected Chiru

Vishwanath rejected Chiranjeevi offer for Ram Charan

Sai Pallavi is known for her powerful and impactful performances. She is starring in Naga Chaitanya's Thandel directed by Chandoo Mondeti and the film is slated for a grand release on 7 Feb 2025. Apart from it,she is set to make her Bollywood debut with Ramayan in which she is playing Goddess Sita and Ranbir Kapoor is seen in Lord Ram's role under the direction of Nitesh Tiwari.

Now inside talk is she is starring in a female oriented entertainer. A source shares &ldquo;She has liked the gripping story narrated by writer Karthik Theeda and the discussions are underway,&rdquo; and adds, &ldquo;If it comes through, it would be the first female-centric movie for Sai Pallavi who tasted success in Telugu with hits like 'Fidaa', MCA' and 'Love Story' and has become a household name among Telugu viewers,&rdquo;

The source revealed &ldquo;Karthik Theeda belongs to the Srikakulam region and has penned a real-life love story &lsquo;Thandel&rsquo; after in-depth research with all the minute details. Earlier, Karthik worked as an associate director for renowned director Krishna Vamsi. He is providing the core story of &lsquo;Thandel, while it is being directed by Chandoo Mondeti. Now, he has moved on and has narrated another script to Sai Pallavi who is quite choosy and selective about her roles and scripts,&rdquo;

Sources share that the film will be bankrolled on Annapurna Studios banner.

Sai Pallavi to showcase female power

Lady Power Star in a female oriented entertainer

Sai Pallavi, fondly known as the \"natural beauty\" by her fans, has been making waves in the film industry with her unique approach to beauty and acting. Unlike many other actresses, Sai Pallavi is rarely seen with excessive makeup and has even refused to endorse beauty cosmetics companies due to her personal beliefs. Her authenticity and talent have earned her a massive following in both Tamil Nadu and the Telugu states.\r\nRecently, Sai Pallavi was offered a chance to star in a movie alongside Kollywood star hero Vikram, an opportunity that many actresses would jump at. However, due to unavailability of call sheets on the required dates, Sai Pallavi had to miss this chance. Despite this setback, Sai Pallavi has several other exciting projects lined up, including the movie \"Yellamma\" directed by Venu, who previously delivered the super hit film \"Balagam\".\r\nIn \"Yellamma\", Sai Pallavi will star alongside Nithiin, with Dil Raju producing the film. The movie\'s story has impressed Sai Pallavi, who has given it her green signal. With Venu\'s direction and Sai Pallavi\'s talent, expectations are high that \"Yellamma\" will be another hit film. Fans are eagerly waiting to see Sai Pallavi shine on the big screen once again.\r\nWith her unique approach to beauty and acting, Sai Pallavi continues to inspire and captivate audiences. Her dedication to her craft and her commitment to staying true to herself have earned her a loyal fan base. As she takes on new projects, including \"Yellamma\", fans can expect to see more of her talent and authenticity on display.\r\n&nbsp;

Sai Pallavi to Star in Yellamma Alongside Nithiin

Sai Pallavi Misses Opportunity to Star in Vikram Movie Due to Date Issues

Excitement is on Super Star Rajinikanth\'s Jailer 2. The film happens to be the sequel to the blockbuster film Jailer and is directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar.\r\nNow the makers are set to excite all the super star fans and movie lovers by announcing the Jailer 2 with 2 special promo cuts. The promos will be launched in youtube and also will be screened in select theatres in Tamil Nadu,Kerala and Karnataka.\r\nBefore the theatrical screening of the cuts on the occasion of Pongal, the makers submitted the same to the Censor Board. The first promo is of the duration of 2min23 seconds while the second promo is of the duration 4 min 3 second.\r\nThe film is bankrolled on Sun Pictures banner and the production house already announced the list of theatres where the promo cuts will be released. Inside talk is the title for Jailer 2 will be titled Hukum taken from the superhit number Jailer Ka Hukum from Jailer.\r\n<div></div>

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