Anil Ravipudi, the renowned Telugu film director, is set to embark on a new project, a multi-starrer film featuring Venkatesh and a prominent star from the Malayalam or Tamil film industry. The film is expected to be a massive entertainer, with reports suggesting that Fahadh Faasil or Karthi might join the cast.\r\nThe movie is likely to release during the Sankranti festival next year, and fans are eagerly awaiting the official announcement. Anil Ravipudi has confirmed that the story is ready, but the details are yet to be revealed. This project marks a new milestone for the director, as he collaborates with a star from another language for the first time.\r\nAnil Ravipudi\'s previous film, Megastar Chiranjeevi Starrer \"Mana Shankara Varaprasad,\" was a massive hit, grossing over â‚¹350 crores. The production team, led by Sahu Garapati, is excited about the new project, and fans are expecting another blockbuster from the director.\r\nThe film\'s success is expected to add to Anil Ravipudi\'s impressive track record, with nine consecutive hits. With a talented cast and a strong production team, this multi-starrer film is set to be a major event in the Telugu film industry.&nbsp;

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Crazy Rumour On Anil Ravipudi Next

 Anil Ravipudi Trying For Big Multi Starrer As His Tenth Film

Boyapati Srinu, the renowned Telugu director known for his mass action films, is reportedly planning to enter Bollywood with a project starring Ranveer Singh. The director recently met Ranveer Singh in Mumbai and narrated a story, sparking speculation about their collaboration.\r\nBoyapati Srinu\'s films often feature a perfect blend of action, drama, and strong characterizations, making him a sought after director in Telugu cinema. His past collaborations with Balakrishna have been successful, delivering blockbuster films like Simha, Legend, and Akhanda. However, his recent films, Skanda and Akhanda 2, failed to meet expectations, leading to speculation about his Bollywood plans.\r\nRanveer Singh, who recently starred in the blockbuster film Dhurandhar, is said to be interested in working with Boyapati Srinu. The director\'s mass action style is expected to complement Ranveer\'s energetic screen presence, making their collaboration a potential game changer in Bollywood.\r\nBoyapati Srinu\'s Bollywood entry could be a strategic move, given the current challenges he faces in Telugu cinema. With several big stars already committed to other projects, the director may be looking to expand his reach and explore new opportunities in Bollywood. The project is still in its early stages, and official announcements are awaited.

Boyapati Bollywood Plans

 Boyapati Srinu Eyes Bollywood Entry with Ranveer Singh

Charming Star Sharwanand is bounced back strongly with his hilarious entertainer Nari Nari Naduma Murari. The film directed by Ram Abbaraju which released during Sankranti on 14 Jan 2026 created a laughing riot in the theatres.\r\nThis increased expectations on Sharwanand\'s next films. It is known that Sharwanand is starring in a sports based entertainer Biker. The film was supposed to release in December 2025 but the film avoided clash with Balakrishna\'s Akhanda Thaandavam. Apart from it, extensive VFX and CGI delayed the film\'s release.\r\nNow, speculation is increasing over Biker release date. Reports are coming that the makers of Biker are planning to release the film on 3 April 2026. This happens to be Good Friday and the makers if they release on this day can cash in to the holiday and festive advantage.\r\nThe film is helmed by Abhilash Reddy Kankara. Malavika Nair is the female lead while Rajasekhar is playing a key role. Gibhran is the music director for the film bankrolled on UV Creations banner.&nbsp;

Biker box office race on this date

Is this when Biker set to hit the screens

Icon Star Allu Arjun created a sensation with his impactful performance in Pushpa The Rise and Pushpa The Rule. His mannerims, dialogue delivery and expressions became the toast of the nation.\r\nMovie lovers are waiting eagerly for the film\'s third part Pushpa The Rampage. In the meantime, Allu Arjun linedup high profile projects with Atlee and Lokesh Kanagaraj.\r\nHis project with Lokesh Kanagaraj is referred to AA23 and the announcement video increased the interest levels. Rumours spread that the film would feature Shradda Kapoor as the female lead opposite Allu Arjun.\r\nIn the midst of all this, the makers rubbished all the rumours and confirmed that they havenot yet finalised the cast and crew for the project and asked the fans not to believe in the rumours. They added that any&nbsp; confirmation will come from the makers only.\r\nThe film is touted to be Lokesh Kanagaraj\'s dream project Irumbu Kai Maayavi and is bankrolled on Mythri Movie Makers bannner.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

AA23 rumours rubbished

AA23 beauty not finalised

Mega Star Chiranjeevi and Natasimha Balakrishna have tremendous fan following among all sections of movie lovers. Now, reports are coming both of them are turning gangsters for their next film and now all eyes are on as to who will win between these gangsters clash.

It is known that Chiranjeevi is starring in the direction of Bobby. The film according to sources has a Kolkota backdrop and Chiranjeevi will be seen in the role of a gangster. Anaswara Rajan is touted to be playing the role of Chiranjeevi's daughter and inside talk is Mohanlal will be seen in a special role. The film is touted to be titled Kaka or Kakaji.

Balakrishna is starring in the direction of Gopichand Malineni. The film according to sources has a Mumbai backdrop and Balakrishna will also play the role of a gangster. For the first time, both Balakrishna and Chiranjeevi are playing similar roles in their upcoming films and the question is which film will come first.

Earlier both Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna donned gangsters roles but none of them scored hits. Chiranjeevi turned gangster in Lankeswaraudu, Godfather and Big Boss and Balakrishna played Gangster role in Asoka Chakravarthi, Yuvaratna Rana and Paisa Vasool.

The real twist is both Bobby and Gopichand are good friends and both are showing Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna as gangsters and it will be a treat to all the movie lovers.&nbsp;

Who Will Win Gangsters Clash

Chiraneevi and Balakrishna turning gangsters

Balakrishna astrological beliefs and its impact. Natasimha Balakrishna is known for his spiritual leanings and astrological beliefs. This impacted his career a bit as he missed many hits.\r\nBalakrishna scored a career hit with Kodi Ramakrishna\'s Mangamma Gari Manavadu. Later Balakrishna and Kodi Ramakrishna planned a folklore film Vikrama Simha Bhupati. Kodi Rama Krishna never did folklore film and had he completed it, his dream would have turned into reality. However after 60% of the film\'s completion the film was shelved.\r\nKodi Ramakrishna said even he was not sure of the real reason behind the shelving of the project. During that time, producer Gopal Reddy fell sick and his close astrologers told him that his time was not good and it is better to shelve the project.\r\nWhen Balakrishna came to know about it, even he said that when astrologers told, then they should shelve the project. Kodi Ramakrishna said the 60% of the film came out in an extraordinary manner.\r\nThough the makers later tried to revive the project, Balakrishna was not keen as he strongly believes in horoscopes and astrology.

Balakrishna astrological beliefs and its impact

Balakrishna astrological beliefs missed many hits

Prabhas\' first ever hilarious horror thriller The Raja Saab directed by Maruthi which released ahead of Sankranti on 9 Jan 2026 turned out to be a colossal disaster.\r\nProducer TG.Vishwa Prasad made the film with huge budget on People Media Factory. Though the concept seemed good, casting three heroines without the need for them, the missing old look of Prabhas, played the spoilsport.\r\nThough based on the feedback, the makers made changes in the second half, it couldn\'t retrieve the situation. People Media Factory suffered around Rs 200crs and in the midst of all this, Prabhas came forward to save the producers.\r\nHe promised to do a film for People Media Factory and gave his word to TG.Vishwa Prasad accordingly. He asked him to select a suitable story and a director and meet him accordingly.\r\nAt the same time, Prabhas ensured that the rights of his upcoming film Spirit with Sandeep Vanga be given to TG.Vishwa Prasad of The People Media Factory. Prabhas did not receive full remuneration for The Raja Saab and has taken only token advance and with the film turning out to be a disaster, Prabhas did not persist on his remuneration.&nbsp;

Pan India Star TRS producer Savior

Prabhas turns the savior of The Raja Saab producer

Anil Ravipudi is currently enjoying the sensation of Mega Star Chiranjeevi\'s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. The film turned out to be the highest grosser in Chiranjeevi\'s career and it is going on a record breaking spree.\r\nAnil Ravipudi is now planning his next projects and in the midst of all this, Anil Ravipudi shared his thoughts on sequel for Balakrishna\'s Bhagavanth Kesari. It is known that Anil Ravipudi scored a hit with Balakrishna\'s Bhagavanth Kesari. Rumours have it that Thalapathy Vijay\'s upcoming film Jana Nayagan directed by H.Vinoth is a remake of Bhagavanth Kesari.\r\nAnil Ravipudi speaking to scribes shared his thoughts on Bhagavanth Kesari remake. He said Bhagavanth Kesari is very special in his career. He said just like Balakrishna\'s fans, even his team has plans either for Bhagavanth Kesari sequel or prequel.\r\nHe said if the story is told what happenned before the introduction of Balakrishna\'s role as a police officer, the story will be powerful. Anil Ravipudi gave a hint that the sequel will revolve around Balakrishna\'s police officer character.&nbsp;

Will Bhagavanth Kesari sequel happen

Is Bhagavanth Kesari sequel on cards

Janhvi Kapoor, daughter of Sridevi according to the latest decided to part ways of Karan Johar\'s Dharma Productions.\r\nIt is known that Dharma Productions who cast her in&nbsp; Dhadak, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, Homebound, among others. According to the latest, Janhvi now joined Collective Artists Network.\r\nCollective Artists Network also handles celebrities like&nbsp; Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Rashmika Mandanna, Rajkummar Rao, and Nora Fatehi.\r\nJanhvi decided to come out of the nepo kid tag and create a niche for herself exploring new projects on her own. Janhvi is currently starring in Ram Charan\'s Peddi under the direction of Buchhi Babu Sana and NTR\'s Devara sequel.\r\nFollowing the developments, fans reacted in the following way.\r\nOne user commented, &ldquo;KJO bhai everyone jumps off a sinking ship......ibrahim criticized you in spite of giving him 2 films.....waah achcha sila diya tune nepoverse.&rdquo;\r\nAnother user commented, &ldquo;I\'m actually glad that she\'s leaving KJo, this will give him the perfect reality check which in turn will bring him to actually talented actors whom he can make these mid budget films with and finally make money.&rdquo;

Janhvi comes out of Dharma 

Janhvi strong decision regarding Dharma Productions

Samantha, Raj Nidamoru fun moment at Pickleball. Samantha and Raj Nidamoru who entered into wedlock are enjoying eachother's company in full public gaze.

According to the latest, they are seen enjoying the picklebal game. A viral video shows the couple sharing laughs and enjoying themselves at an event. However, it was Samantha's enjoyable moments from the match that managed to captivate the hearts of the fans. The clip delighted fans, who flooded the comments section with heart emojis.

Samantha and Raj Nidamoru relation grew stronger when they came together for The Family Man 2 and The Citadel. Samantha will next be seen in Maa Inti Bangaram. Apart from it, she is also starring in&nbsp; Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom.

Recently she got a huge honor when she was invited for President Droupadi Murmu's Hi Tea at Raj Bhawan, hosted in Delhi.

Sam-Raj Nidamoru enjoy Pickleball

Samantha, Raj Nidamoru fun moment at Pickleball

Prabhas to be busy with Fauji, Kalki 2 and Spirit. Prabhas who was last seen in The Raja Saab, has multiple projects. He has projects like Fauji, Spirit and sequels to Kalkii 2898 AD and Salaar.\r\nAccording to the latest, it is coming out that Prabhas will be busy with all his upcoming projects. With the shooting updates of all the films coming down, it seems Prabhas will be simultaneously busy with the three projects Kalki 2898 AD sequel, Spirit and Fauji.\r\nPrabhas is currently on vacation and he will be returning soon and from then on he will be busy with Fauji and Spirit from the month of February. Apart from it, Prabhas will get going with the sequel of his sci fi entertainer Kalki 2898 AD sequel.\r\nNow all eyes are on how Prabhas will be powering all of them to full throttle in a simultaneous manner.

Prabhas busy with awesome threesome

Prabhas to be busy with Fauji, Kalki 2 and Spirit

Prabhas\' sci fi thriller Kalki 2898 AD directed by Nag Ashwin captured the imagination of all. Nag Ashwin drew praise for blending the sci fi elements with the happenings in Hindu epic Mahabharata.\r\nNow, all eyes are on the film\'s sequel and the project is expected to go to sets from the second half of February. The film stars legends like Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan. However, Deepika Padukone who was part of the project walked out of the project due to work hours.\r\nIn the meantime, speculation is on as to who will be cast in the place of Deepika Padukone. Rumours are coming that the makers are planning to cast talented beauty Sai Pallavi in the role. Sai Pallavi is starring in Nitesh Tiwari\'s Ramayana as Goddess Sita while Ranbir Kapoor is playing the role of Lord Ram.\r\nApart from it, she is also starring in Aamir Khan\'s son Junaid Khan\'s film Ek Din directed by Sunil Pandey which is releasing on 1 May 2026.Official announcement is expected from the makers soon. Many say the makers are left with no option as to who will do justice to the role of Sumati in the fim. The makers may consider Alia Bhatt to make an impact in North India but for South, they feel Sai Pallavi is the best option.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

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