&nbsp;&nbsp;Suriya fans got a shock on Thursday morning. Karuppu’s 9 am shows were cancelled in Tamil Nadu and some other southern states. The producers said it was due to unavoidable reasons. But it seems the real reason is money issues and pending payments. These problems stopped the film from getting clearance for theatres. Fans are now waiting and hoping the film will start by afternoon. The sudden cancellation has left theatres empty and fans upset.At the same time, phone videos of Karuppu’s title card are going viral on social media. People are sharing clips and asking where the film is actually playing. Some users commented that shows have started in Pune and Mumbai. But there is no official word yet. Fans in the South are worried that the story will get spoiled online. Many are asking North Indian viewers to stop posting clips and avoid spoilers. The confusion is growing because the film is not out in Tamil Nadu but videos are already out.On Wednesday, director RJ Balaji said the film faced last minute problems. He also said he has full faith that the film will release. He shared that the producers are trying hard to solve all issues. He said the team crossed many hurdles in the last 32 months and believes this time will be the same. Fans are holding on to his words and waiting for good news. The team has worked hard, and people want to see the film on the big screen.Karuppu brings Suriya and Trisha together again after their 2005 film Aaru. The movie also stars Yogi Babu, Indrans, Sshivada, Swasika, Natty, Supreeth Reddy, and Anagha Maya Ravi. RJ Balaji also has a cameo. Sai Abhyankkar is the music director, GK Vishnu handles the camera, and Anbariv with Vikram Mor did the stunts. Fans are excited for the rural action story, but right now everyone just wants the release issues to end. &nbsp;

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Is Karuppu Released In North India

Karuppu Shows Cancelled in South But Shows Started In North

&nbsp;&nbsp;Raaka makers' strong decision regarding Allu Arjun's mannerisms. Allu Arjun's upcoming entertainer Raaka directed by Atlee is capturing the imagination of all. Allu Arjun's first look went viral on social media and his remarkable transformation for the role became the talking point.The film's shoot is progressing at a brisk pace in Mumbai and in the meantime, the makers came up with a unique decision regarding Allu Arjunn's mannerisms and signature moves pertaining to his role in the film.They are planning to prevent people from recreating the same signature moves for commercial gains. People cannot forget how everyone created reels over Allu Arjun's mannerisms, Srivalli dance step from his hit film Pushpa.Raaka makers are planning to own the exclusive brand rights for Raaka characterisation, dialogue delivery, mannerisms and signature moves. The film stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead while Janhvi Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur and Rashmika Mandanna are playing important roles. &nbsp;

AA mannerisms - Raaka Makers strong decision

Raaka makers strong decision regarding Allu Arjun mannerisms

&nbsp;&nbsp;Are Ramayana makers pressurising Toxic makers. Movie lovers for long have been waiting eagerly for the release Rocky Bhai Yash's Toxic. The high octane mass action entertainer is directed by Geetu Mohan Das and the film's promotions excited all.But for numerous reasons the makers postponed the film not once but twice. In the midst of all this, new rumour is spreading that Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi's Ramayana makers are pressurising the makers of Toxic to postpone the film release till next year.It is known that Ramayana stars Yash in the role of Ravana and is also co producing the project. The film is releasing in two parts and the first part is releasing on Diwali 2026 and second part on Diwali 2027.Now, the makers of Toxic are not finding any suitable date this year as it is filled with the release of other big budget films. Controversial critic Kamal R Khan says &nbsp;“I said long ago that Yash is doing a drama for publicity, but he will run away at the last minute. He has changed the release date of Toxic! " He also said "Till now, whatever I have watched about #Toxic I’m not able to understand even one frame of that. I’m not able to understand, what @TheNameIsYash wanted to make. I’m not able to understand, what is he considering himself. Pls note, he has done everything in this film. He is the hero, producer, actor, writer, Casting director etc. same like Sonu Sood did in film #Fateh."He then dropped a bomb saying"Producer Namit Malhotra has made all the arrangements to destroy the career of Kannada actor @TheNameIsYash!Namit asked him to release his film #Toxic in 2027 coz #Ramayana is releasing in 2026. Namit promised him to release #toxic all over the world in a big scale, like a Hollywood film to make him a Hollywood superstar. Namit asked #Yash to focus on Hollywood instead of India market. This is the proof, how Producers do fool actors &nbsp;

Pressure on Toxic from unexpected quarters

Are Ramayana makers pressurising Toxic makers

&nbsp;Movie lovers cannot forget 3-Idiots directed by Raj Kumar Hirani starred &nbsp;Aamir Khan, R Madhavan and Sharman Joshi in the lead roles.The film turned out to be a classic and now the talk of the sequel is exciting all.A source shares "Aamir has begun work on the 3 Idiots sequel. Currently, the film is in the pre-production stage, it is confirmed that the original principal cast - Aamir, Madhavan, and Sharman - will return to the sequel. &nbsp;The film will be called 4 Idiots with Vicky Kaushal playing the additional ‘idiot’. However, there is no confirmation that that bit is true."The source continues, "The film will have a significant time jump, with the characters not the same age as in the first film. However, the twist is that the source maintains it is unclear whether the film is set before or after the first film. The time jump could be before or after the events of the first film. Which one it is, only Aamir knows for now. Rajkumar Hirani, who directed the original, is reportedly directing the sequel as well."

Aamir on 3 Idiots sequel

Aamir Khan updates on 3 Idiots sequel

Nitanshi Goel who shot to fame with Laapataa Ladies is making her Tollywood debut with Takshakudu.She is starring opposite Anand Devarakonda for the Netflix movie. She is playing the role of Karuna in the film directed by Vinod Anantoju. In the first-look poster, Nitanshi embraces an earthy, raw look with intricate pearl embellishments adorning her forehead and traditional jewellery adding to the character’s rooted, cultural identity. The striking red-and-white face paint, paired with moody amber lighting, gives the poster a haunting yet emotionally charged atmosphere.Sharing a glimpse on Instagram, Nitanshi introduced Karuna through a heartfelt caption, describing her as someone who experiences emotions intensely and loves with complete fearlessness. “Meet Karuna. She feels deeply, loves fiercely,” the actor captioned the post.Suryadevara Nagavamsi is producing the film Takshakudu. The project is directed by Vinod Anantoju, who previously earned acclaim for Middle Class Melodies.&nbsp;

Laapataa Ladies beauty game for Tollywood

Nitanshi Goel talks about Takshakudu

The stage is set for Peddi trailer launch at an extravagant event at Mumbai on 18 May 2026. Movie lovers are waiting eagerly for the trailer of Ram Charan and Janhvi's Peddi directed by Buchi Babu Sana which is releasing on 4 June 2026.According to the latest, the makers cut the trailer and the trailer duration came up to 2 min 35 seconds. Nikhhil Nadella who worked for the trailers of Saaho, OG and RRR, worked for Peddi trailer.The trailer will include Ram Charan's sporting exploits as a cricketer and also as a wrestler but also his high octane action sequences. It will also include the emotional elements along side the romatic elements featuring Janhvi Kapoor.The film stars Shruti Haasan in a special song with Rahman tuning the music. The film is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the Vriddhi Cinemas banner. Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyyendu Sharma, and Boman Irani are playing crucial roles in the film.&nbsp;

Interesting deets of Peddi Trailer

Peddi trailer secrets out

Alia Bhatt who is giving beauty blast at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, landed in huge controversy with her comments and she &nbsp;is now branded as a hypocrite.Alia Bhatt said “When I look at the landscape, I think we're in a very fascinating time today… If you take a look at the box office, you'll see the films that have done phenomenally well: Barbie, Wuthering Heights, and The Devil Wears Prada. These are a few; I am sure there are way more, and their main audience, perhaps, was women. Women were showing up, watching these films, which have now become massive hits,”She continued “But in India, when we talk about box office and numbers, there is a conversation that comes up pretty often, which is 75% of the movie-going audience is male, so we need to cater to the masses. This conversation comes up quite a bit. I wonder if we are catering just to the men, then what happens to the women?”She added &nbsp;“I am not saying alienate the men, but why do we have to alienate anyone? Why do we have to cater to one gender? Why can't we make movies that are gender-agnostic, where the storytelling takes centre stage?”Following this, netizens branded Alia as a hypocrite. One user commented, “She’s trying to set the stage for Alpha and then in case Alpha fails they will blame it on the audience for not supporting women centric films. lol lol what a preemptive strategy for a flop.”

Alia branded a hypocrite

Alia Bhatt courts controversy, branded a hypocrite

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay faced his first big political problem just days after taking charge. He appointed his personal astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty to the CM. The order came out on Tuesday and people noticed it fast. Many leaders, even from parties that support his TVK government, said it was not a good idea. They said an OSD post is paid with public money and should not go to an astrologer. By Wednesday, after strong criticism on social media and from allies, the government cancelled the appointment. A new order from the Public Department said the post was revoked with immediate effect.Vijay’s political start has been like a hit movie. But this choice gave the opposition an early chance to attack him. Leaders from Congress, VCK, CPI, and CPI(M) said the move goes against Tamil Nadu’s rational thinking and Periyar’s ideas. Congress MP Sasikanth Senthil asked on X why an astrologer needs a government post. VCK’s D Ravikumar called it unacceptable for a secular government. CPI(M) leader P Shanmugam said the state should promote science, not superstition. Even Congress MP Karti Chidambaram took a dig with a Roman emperor reference. Many people online shared memes and asked if taxpayers should pay for astrology advice.Radhan Pandit is a known astrologer and numerologist with over 40 years of work. He is also a TVK spokesperson and close to Vijay. He earlier predicted a huge win for Vijay in the polls and was seen at Vijay’s home on counting day. Reports say he also advised former CM Jayalalithaa in the 1990s and suggested adding an extra A to her name. He later moved to Delhi and took the name Rickey Radhan Pandit. He gives yearly predictions to politicians, actors, and businessmen. After his OSD news came out, his old videos and quotes about mantras and health went viral and added to the debate.Vijay acted fast to stop the issue from growing. During the floor test, which he won with 144 votes, he told the House he would rethink the decision. His minister Nirmal Kumar first defended the pick and said Pandit is a party spokesperson and anyone can be OSD. But with pressure from allies and rivals, the order was withdrawn in less than 24 hours. Many social media users said it showed Vijay listens to people. The quick fix shows he does not want his first step as CM to become a long problem.

Vijay Revoked His Initial Decision As CM

CM Vijay Quickly Fixes OSD Appointment After Public Backlash

Ram Charan's Peddi directed by Buchi Babu Sana is slated for a grand release on 4 June 2026.All eyes are on the film's trailer. The film's trailer will be released on 18th May at Mumbai. Confirming the same, the makers came up with a new poster of Ram Charan as a wrestler. The poster came up with the message 'trailer takeover at Mumbai'.Apart from it, Buchi Babu Sana confirmed that a special song will be released on 23 May in Bhopal. The makers also confirmed the same with the video. They posted "#SoundOfPeddi will echo in BHOPAL from May 23rdGet ready for vibe of the special song and Watch A R Rahman sir perform live Peddi in cinemas worldwide on 4th June."The film stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead with Shruti Haasan sizzling in a special song. Rahman is the music director for the film which stars Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyendu Sharma, and Boman Irani in important roles.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Peddi crazy updates: Trailer launch, sound of Peddi

Makers crazy update on Peddi trailer and musical blast

The much awaited film Varanasi is back on sets after the summer break. Directed by SS Rajamouli and starring superstar Mahesh Babu, this global project has now entered a key phase. The new schedule is happening in Hyderabad on huge sets built specially for the film. Key scenes with Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra will be shot now. The team is working fast to finish this part before heading to foreign locations.Rajamouli is planning Varanasi as an international action adventure, not just an Indian film. The team already revealed this at a big event in Mexico. Next, huge promotions are planned in France too. After Hyderabad, the shoot will move to Kenya, Europe, and some rare places like Antarctica. The story follows an adventurer who travels across the world, with links to key events from the Ramayana. It also has time travel parts. Film talk says a 25 minute action episode based on the Ramayana war is the highlight. They shot this war part for almost 60 days.Mahesh Babu plays a powerful role called Rudra in Varanasi. Priyanka Chopra is playing Mandakini. Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran is the villain Kumbha. The story starts from Varanasi and spreads across Kenya and Antarctica. Many say this film will set a new standard for Indian cinema globally. The team is keeping most details secret, but the scale is clear.Varanasi will release worldwide on April 7, 2027. With the new schedule starting, the film is moving ahead at full speed. Rajamouli’s films always create huge buzz, and this one feels even bigger. From Mexico to France to Kenya, the project is truly global. Fans just can’t wait to see Mahesh Babu in this epic adventure.

New Schedule Of Varanasi Commences

SS Rajamouli And Mahesh Babu Varanasi Begins New Schedule

Avika Gor is starring in a film titled Ugly Story. Nandu is the lead actor under the direction of Pranav Swaroop. The film's teaser and trailer got good response and it is racing for release on 22 May 2026.About Ugly Story, she said "When I first heard the script, my immediate thought was, ‘Are we glorifying toxicity?’ Since I’m very careful about the projects I choose, I asked my director directly. He explained that while the film shows the guy’s perspective and his idea of love, it also honestly portrays the girl’s suffering and why such behaviour is unacceptable. What stayed with me was how the story explored every phase of the girl’s life, from childhood to adulthood. It was emotionally draining because this is a reality many people actually live through. Some scenes were extremely uncomfortable to shoot, but I think the director courageously captured the harsh reality of what people may be going through behind closed doors. It was an emotionally demanding project, and I’m glad I could be part of it"About her preparation for the role, she said" I had to emotionally detach myself from the character because getting too attached would have affected me in real life. During intense scenes, I would step away and watch memes just to stay sane. It was such a difficult space to be in that there were times I wanted to run away from the set. Some scenes were extremely uncomfortable, especially because they involved behaviour I would never tolerate in real life. I think films today are addressing important subjects. Movies like The Girlfriend, Pink and Thappad have spoken about domestic violence and emotional trauma, and it’s important to make films that not only entertain but also leave people thinking. This film explores the toxic side people can have while helping audiences understand a girl’s perspective in such situations. It’s not about gender, anybody could be suffering and creating that awareness is part of our responsibility through cinema."About the character influence,she shared "During the shoot, all I kept thinking was that I hope this never happens to me or anyone else. It is probably the saddest character I’ve played. After doing this film, I felt grateful for the maturity, love, and stability in my relationship with Milind Chandwani because the film made me realise how many people may be silently going through toxic situations in real life. Its rawness and reality made me more sensitive, kinder, and empathetic towards others. Every film changes you in some way, and this one definitely made me a more mature person"In the meantime, Avika Gor along with her husband &nbsp;Milind Chandwani decided to relocate to Bangkok. She said "We've moved to Bangkok and even bought a house there, which I've been setting up as per my taste,"She continued "We have always believed in supporting each other to grow. If I get a project that takes me away for months, he supports that completely. Similarly, I don't think I should stop his growth either,""I realised it doesn't really have to be Mumbai where I have my base," she said, adding that she continues to travel to India regularly for work. "The priority will always be my commitments because those are the things that made me who I am today."She said "When somebody wants to work with me, they should make that effort,"

Why did Avika Gor shift her base

Avika Gor shifts her base to Bangkok

Nagarjuna who is currently busy with his milestone 100th film directed by Ra. Karthik approached Delhi High Court for this reason.This happened after a merchandiser started selling T-Shirts with Nagarjuna's photos. Following this The Delhi High Court on Tuesday questioned a merchandise seller's claim that it was lawfully selling Akkineni Nagarjuna-branded T-shirts, after the defendant admitted it had no direct agreement with either the actor or the pThe exchange took place before Justice Tushar Rao Gedela in veteran Telugu actor Akkineni Nagarjuna's personality rights suit against entities allegedly using his name, image, and persona without authorisation.Shruti Iyer, the lawyer for the merchandiser said “Your Lordships, we are the authorized merchandising partner for the film The Ghost. We have an agreement with a marketing agency who in turn have an agreement with the production house. We do not have an agreement with the production house per se,”Iyer also pointed to what she said was a social media post by Nagarjuna promoting the merchandise. “The plaintiff themselves on their social media accounts… This is the Twitter account of the plaintiff. He says, please come and buy merchandise from my ID which is fully filming,” she argued.However, Nagarjuna's advocate Pravin Anand said “For three weeks, I've been asking, I've written two letters to them. One on the 20th of April and one yesterday, 11th of May. Please give me the agreement that you say you have so that we can resolve the matter,” “If she says there is no contract, but that the email is the contract, then at least give me the full email,” he said.“You are admitting that you don't have anything directly with the plaintiff. Correct? Not even with the production house. Yes. Then, where is the legitimacy coming from?” Justice Gedela asked.“You may not be infringing. Correct? But, you have to show that. Show that, no?... Merely by writing something, it won't help you &nbsp;

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