Chiranjeevi-Venkatesh special episode in Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu is the highlight. Chiranjeevi's project Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu is racing for a grand release during Sankranti 2026.

The film is helmed by Anil Ravipudi who is on a high scoring back to back resounding hits. He is keen to show Chiranjeevi in a completely different avatar and Chiranjeevi also lined up this project to entertain viewers touching the hilarious genre after a long-time.

The film stars Nayanthara as the female lead and Venkatesh is playing a powerful cameo. Now inside talk is the film is nearing completion and Anil Ravipudi designed a hilarious action based episode for the climax featuring Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh.

Anil Ravipudi designed this episode keeping in view the fans of Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh. Chiranjeevi is playing the role of Shankar Vara Prasad, PET in the film and Venkatesh according to sources will be seen in the powerful role of a police officer.

The film's music is tuned by Bheems Ceciroleo.

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Chiranjeevi-Venkatesh special episode in Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu

The highly anticipated film Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli, is set to release in 2027, and the cast is making waves with their impressive salaries. The film, featuring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is being made on a whopping budget of Rs 1,200 crore, excluding promotional costs, making it India\'s most expensive film ever.\r\nPriyanka Chopra has become the highest paid actress in India with Varanasi, earning around Rs 30 crore for her role as Mandakini. This puts her ahead of Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt in terms of current Bollywood pay scales. Prithviraj Sukumaran, playing Kumbha, is reportedly earning over Rs 10 crore, while Mahesh Babu, as Rudhra, has opted for a profit sharing model, receiving compensation only if the film turns profitable.\r\nSS Rajamouli, known for his highly paid films, is also opting for a profit sharing model, ensuring he earns only if the film performs well. Typically, Rajamouli makes around Rs 200 crore per film, but for Varanasi, his earnings depend entirely on the movie\'s success. This unique approach has sparked interest in the film\'s production and release.\r\nThe film\'s teaser has created buzz, showcasing Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran in their roles. With its globe spanning action adventure and Indian cultural layers, Varanasi is expected to be a grand release, marking Mahesh Babu\'s 29th outing as a lead hero.

Varanasi Cast Salary Breakdown

Remuneration Details Of Varanasi Cast

The buzz around Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu\'s Akhanda 2 is palpable, with the film registering the biggest business in Balakrishna\'s career. The Andhra Pradesh business has already crossed â‚¹50 Cr, with Uttarandhra leading the charge at 13.50 Cr, followed by Guntur at 9.50 Cr, East Godavari at 8.25 Cr, Krishna at 7 Cr, West Godavari at 6.5 Cr, and Nellore at 4.4 Cr\r\nThe film\'s Ceeded internal business ratio is â‚¹24 Cr, the highest ever for a senior hero and one of the highest in Tollywood. Akhanda 2 is on par with Tier-1 stars\' pan-India movies\' business, showcasing the mass power of the Balakrishna-Boyapati Sreenu combination. The total Andhra Pradesh business is close to 75 Cr, with negotiations ongoing for the Nizam area.\r\nIncluding Andhra and Nizam, the Akhanda sequel\'s Telugu states business exceeds 100 Cr, making it the first-ever 100 Cr business film for Balakrishna. With overseas and ROI, the total theatrical business is close to 125 Cr, a testament to the film\'s massive success.\r\nThe film\'s record-breaking business is a clear indication of Balakrishna\'s star power and the sequel advantage. Akhanda 2 is set to be a major hit, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release. The success of 100 Cr is a milestone achievement for Balakrishna, and we can expect more blockbusters from this dynamic duo. Now, the target is set to 130 crore share to term Akhanda 2 as a Superhit and 140+ for Blockbuster.&nbsp;

Akhanda 2 Registers Highest Business 

Akhanda 2 Breaks Records Emerges Balakrishna Biggest Business

Suriya is currently working on his 46th film with Telugu director Venky Atluri, a family entertainer produced by Sitara Entertainments, set to release in Summer 2026. The film's technical team includes Nimish Ravi for cinematography, Navin Nooli for editing, and Banglan for production design. Suriya has also signed a film with Malayalam director Jithu Madhavan, and is in talks with another Telugu director, Vivek Athreya, for a new project.

Vivek Athreya's recent film, Saripodha Sanivaaram, with Nani, showcased his ability to deliver a mass commercial film. Suriya is reportedly interested in working with Vivek Athreya, and the project is moving forward under the Mythri Movie Makers banner. This collaboration comes as Suriya emerges as a reliable choice for Telugu producers looking to create Tamil-Telugu bilingual films, following high remuneration demands from other Tamil actors like Rajinikanth and Ajith as Vijay is moving into politics.

The trend of Tamil heroes working on bilinguals with Telugu directors is gaining momentum, with KV Anudeep's Prince and Venky Atluri's Sir being notable examples. Suriya's confidence in Venky Atluri's film is evident, and he is aiming for a strong comeback after a series of flops. The success of Suriya's upcoming projects will likely determine his next move, whether it's with Vivek Athreya or another Tamil director.

Suriya's current projects include Karuppu, directed by RJ Balaji, and his last was Retro, released on May 1. His collaboration with Venky Atluri is expected to generate significant buzz, given the director's previous successes with Sir and Lucky Baskhar.

Suriya With Telugu Director Again

Suriya Vivek Athreya Possible Collaboration

All about Varanasi powerful Goddess. Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu's Varanasi is becoming the talk of the movie lovers across the country. The powerful glimpse left all speculating about the film's storyline.
The glimpse apart from various timelines, showed the stunning visuals of Goddess Chinnamastha Devi. As per Hindu scriptures,&nbsp; Chinnamasta means whose head is severed. She is also called as&nbsp; Chhinnamastika, Chhinnamasta Kali, Prachanda Chandika and Jogani Maa and is one of the&nbsp; Mahavidyas, ten goddesses from the esoteric tradition of Tantra, and a ferocious aspect of Mahadevi, the Hindu Mother goddess. The self-decapitated nude goddess, usually standing or seated on a divine copulating couple, holding her own severed head in one hand and a scimitar in another. Three jets of blood spurt out of her bleeding neck and are drunk by her severed head and two attendants Dakini and Varnini.
According to the puranas, the Goddess' quest couldn&rsquo;t be satisfied even after killing all the demons and so she severs her head and drinks her own blood.
The Goddess symbolises aspects of Devi: the life-giver, the life and a life-taker, described by her iconography (she is fed by using her own blood). Those who makes her happy will get immortal strength and can conquer anyone. The glimpse visual showed Priyanka Chopra on the sword of Mandakini (Priyanka Chopra) and it seems Rudra (Mahesh Babu) performs ritual to please the Goddess to conquer his enemies.

Powerful Goddess in Varanasi

All about Varanasi powerful Goddess

\r\nAllu Arjun undergoing remarkable transformation. Icon Star Allu Arjun showed his mass power with his franchise Pushpa The Rise and Pushpa The Rule.\r\nAll his fans are waiting for Pushpa third part Pushpa The Rampage. In the meantime, Allu Arjun is busy with his upcoming project with Atlee. The film is referred to AA22xA6 and it stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead. Apart from it, rumours have it that the film also features Mrunal Thakur, Janhvi Kapoor and Rashmika&nbsp; Mandanna in important roles.\r\nAllu Arjun according to sources will be seen in multiple roles and he will be sporting different looks in the film. Inside talk is Allu Arjun will be transforming himself for the role and he will surprise all with his transformation in his look and physique.\r\nThe film\'s music is scored by Sai Abhyankar and the film is bankrolled on Sun Pictures banner.\r\n

Icon Star Stunning Transformation

Allu Arjun undergoing remarkable transformation

Mass Jathara, Ravi Teja&rsquo;s latest action drama hit theaters on 31â€¯Octâ€¯2025 but was pulled after just a week due to weak boxâ€‘office collections, leaving the film&rsquo;s producers, Nagaâ€¯Vamsi&rsquo;s Sithara Entertainments, in a financial crunch. The movie, directed by debutant Bhanuâ€¯Bhogavarapu, stars Raviâ€¯Teja as a railway police officer, Sreeleela as the lead lady, and Naveenâ€¯Chandra as the antagonist, with music by Bheemsâ€¯Ceciroleo.\r\nWith theatrical revenue far below expectations, the team turned to the digital market, and Netflix secured the streaming rights early on. However, the OTT deal has now hit a snag, the platform is pushing to lower the agreed price, citing the film&rsquo;s poor performance, while the makers insist on honoring the original terms and have even requested an early streaming date.&nbsp;\r\nProducers say OTT platforms now tie payments to a film&rsquo;s boxâ€‘office outcome, often deducting a share if the movie underperforms, a condition that has sparked the current dispute. Sources close to the production reveal that Netflix has already begun renegotiations, and other platforms have shown little interest given the film&rsquo;s trolling and&nbsp; losses estimated at â‚¹20â€¯crore. While some reports suggest a possible release in the third week of November, no official date has been confirmed, and the producers are considering alternative buyers to minimize further damage.\r\nThe standoff highlights the growing trend of OTT giants conditioning deals on theatrical success, putting additional pressure on filmmakers already reeling from a flop. Fans remain hopeful that a resolution will be reached soon, allowing Mass Jathara to finally reach audiences on Netflix or another platform.

OTT Problems For Mass Jathara

Mass Jathara Undergoing Renegotiations With Netflix 

The Raja Saab songs to stun all. Prabhas' hilarious horror entertainer The Raja Saab directed by Maruthi is generating immense interest among movie lovers.

The film is slated for a grand release on 9 Jan 2026 ahead of Sankranti across the country. In the meantime, speculation is increasing on the film's songs.

Inside talk is Thaman tuned five songs for the film and among them Jathara song will be the highlight and give feast and Goosebumps to the viewers.

However, the makers are yet to come up with the updates on the songs release. The film features Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar and Nidhii Agerwal as the female leads.

Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab, and Samuthirakani are playing important roles in the film. The film is produced in a prestigious manner by TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad on People Media Factory. The film's promotions got good response from the viewers till now.

Interesting buzz on TRS songs

The Raja Saab songs to stun all

Prabhas is starring in Fauzi under the direction of Hanu Raghavapudi. The film is progressing in fullswing and it stars Imanvi Ismail and Raashi Khanna in key roles.\r\nAccording to the latest, Fauji makers revealed the the film is made in two parts. Mythri Movie Makers which is bankrolling the project annouced that the project will be made in two parts.\r\nDirector Hanu Raghavapudi shared the second instalment will \"explore another dimension\" and will have \"plenty to explore from India\'s colonial past\".\r\nHe added \"We\'re portraying one world of Prabhas in this movie, and the second installment will explore another dimension. There\'s abundant material from our colonial past stories that ended tragically but could\'ve been fairy tales in another reality. l\'ve also woven in a few real-life experiences that inspired me personally,\"\r\nThe film comes up with the tagline \'The Bravest Tale of a Soldier\'. Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, and Jaya Prada are playing key roles. Vishal Chandrasekhar is the music director for the film produced by Mythri Movie Makers.&nbsp;

Startling revelations about Fauzi

Fauzi coming in two parts

Superstar Rajinikanth&rsquo;s upcoming film Thalaivar 173, produced by Kamal Haasan under Raaj Kamal Films International, has been a hot topic among fans. The project was initially announced with Sundar C at the helm, but the director stepped out citing creative differences, leaving the seat vacant. Since then, multiple names have surfaced, with ac tor director Dhanush emerging as the frontrunner in advanced talks to take over the reins.

Dhanush, known for directing and starring in Idli Kadai and delivering mass entertainers like Raayan, has long expressed a desire to work with a top star, making this potential collaboration a highly anticipated crossover in Tamil cinema. If the discussions materialize, Dhanush will be the first director to guide Rajinikanth in Thalaivar 173, promising a fresh dynamic on screen.

The buzz has intensified across social media, with fans speculating the film could be announced soon. Meanwhile, Dhanush is preparing for the release of his Bollywood romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein, starring opposite Kriti Sanon and directed by Anand L Rai, slated for a 28â€¯November release in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. No official confirmation has been issued by the production house or the actors, so the rumor remains unverified for now.

The sudden exit of Sundar C created a ripple of uncertainty, prompting fans to wonder who would shape Rajinikanth&rsquo;s next onâ€‘screen journey. Recent reports suggest Dhanush is ahead of other directors in the race, and his past directorial credits have raised expectations for what he might bring to the high profile project. The film, set for a 2026 start after Rajinikanth&rsquo;s current commitments, is expected to be a major event in Kollywood, with both stars&rsquo; fan bases eagerly awaiting any official update.

Dhanush To Direct Rajinikanth

Dhanush to replace Sundar C To Direct Thalaivar 173

Both Ranbir Kapoor and Mahesh Babu have been officially confirmed to portray Lord Ram, sparking a lively fan debate across social media. Ranbir will headline Nitesh Tiwari&rsquo;s twoâ€‘part Ramayana, slated for Diwali 2026 and 2027, while Mahesh Babu appears briefly in SSâ€¯Rajamouli&rsquo;s Varanasi, a film that draws heavily from the epic. The first glimpse of Ramayana, released in July, generated a thunderous response, and the Varanasi title launch on 15â€¯November further fueled the hype, with fans quickly pitting the two stars against each other.
Ranbir&rsquo;s calm, innocent aura and subtle intensity are being highlighted as the perfect fit for the serene yet fierce Ram. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra noted his childlike gentleness and quiet strength, qualities that naturally echo the legendary prince, while coâ€‘star Ravie Dubey described Ranbir&rsquo;s demeanor as &ldquo;quiet, graceful, and deeply committed&rdquo; &ndash; traits that complement the character&rsquo;s dignified composure. With age already in his favor, Ranbir seems to carry a slight edge in capturing Ram&rsquo;s blend of serenity and intensity.
Mahesh Babu, on the other hand, brings a charismatic charm and witty expressiveness that fans associate with the playful Lord Krishna, making him a natural choice for that role in future projects. Although his screen time as Ram in Varanasi is brief, the Telugu superstar&rsquo;s largerâ€‘thanâ€‘life presence and radiant smile have already earned praise, with many netizens arguing he could outshine Ranbir in the role. Well, with a filmmaker like SS Rajamouli on his side, Mahesh might rediscover how lord Ram looks like. The fan war intensified after the Varanasi teaser, with comments like &ldquo;Now Ranbir Kapoor will have sleepless nights&rdquo; trending on X, while a segment of users urged support for both actors.
The upcoming teasers and trailers for both Ramayana and Varanasi are expected to amplify the rivalry, as audiences anticipate how each actor will bring the iconic deity to life. While Ranbir&rsquo;s age and tranquil screen presence give him a subtle advantage for Ram, Mahesh&rsquo;s magnetic charisma reserves him a special place for any Krishna interpretation. Both stars possess the gravitas and fan following required to make their respective portrayals unforgettable.&nbsp;

Ranbir Kapoor vs MB As Lord Ram

Discussion Arises About Lord Ram In Ramayana And Varanasi 

In Bigg Boss Telugu season 9, Thanuja, Kalyan and Emanuel have emerged as the three strongest contenders based on unofficial polls, socialâ€‘media buzz and early vote tallies. Thanuja was the early frontâ€‘runner, holding a clear lead over Kalyan while Emanuel stayed safe from nominations throughout the first weeks. The latest weekend episode, however, shifted the momentum.&nbsp;\r\nThanuja accused fellow contestant Pavan of inappropriate touching during a task, a claim many viewers saw as an overreaction since the contact appeared limited to a shoulder touch. The backlash intensified when Thanuja repeatedly claimed she received no support from housemates, despite evidence that Bharani, Emanuel, Kalyan, Rithu, Madhuri and several others had backed her multiple times, including Kalyan&rsquo;s crucial role in her recent captaincy win.\r\nHer statements disappointed fans and the audience, causing public sentiment to swing toward Kalyan, whose own title prospects are now rising. Recent online voting trends show Thanuja&rsquo;s lead shrinking, with Kalyan closing the gap and Emanuel&rsquo;s standing remaining uncertain due to a lack of nomination exposure.\r\nKalyan&rsquo;s steady performance and the recent sympathy shift have boosted his chances, while Emanuel&rsquo;s consistent safety has left his true vote strength hard to measure, his impact will become clearer only if he faces a nomination in upcoming weeks. Overall, Thanuja&rsquo;s onceâ€‘strong position now hangs in the balance, Kalyan is gaining momentum, and Emanuel remains a wildcard whose popularity will be tested soon.

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