\r\nThe highly anticipated film Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Prabhas, is all set to kickstart its production. After a brief delay due to Prabhas\' leg injury, the film\'s launch ceremony is scheduled to take place in Hyderabad in the first week of September 2025. Following the ceremony, Sandeep will begin filming with the other cast members and crew.\r\nPrabhas is expected to join the sets in January 2026 and will dedicate four months to the project. Meanwhile, Prabhas will wrap up his pending assignments, including The Raja Saab and Fauji, which are being directed by Maruthi and Hanu Raghavapudi, respectively. This collaboration marks Prabhas\' first cop role, and fans are eagerly awaiting the film\'s release.\r\nSpirit promises to be an action-packed cop drama with Prabhas undergoing rigorous training to attain a new look for the film. The film features Triptii Dimri, known for her role in Animal, as the female lead, alongside several big stars in key roles. The music for Spirit is being composed by Harshavardhan Rameshwar, who has previously worked on Animal, Kabir Singh, and Arjun Reddy.\r\nThere is significant speculation surrounding the main villain\'s character, with some big names being considered, but no official announcements have been made yet.\r\n

Gossips

Spirit Filming Timeline

Prabhas Will Join Spirit From This Month

Tollywood producers and Film Employees will be meeting tomorrow to findout the solution to the ongoing dispute regarding increases in wages.\r\nTelugu Producers Council and Telugu Industry Employees Federation will be&nbsp; meeting tomrrow at 3PM to find the solution. The source shares &ldquo;Ultimately, this is a dispute between producers and employees. It should be handled by trade bodies alone, without political interference, so the issue can be resolved sooner rather than later,&rdquo;\r\nFederation President Anil Vallabhaneni, in a letter to members, confirmed the nine-day work stoppage over the wage hike demand and expressed optimism ahead of Wednesday&rsquo;s meeting. He wrote &ldquo;We are hopeful that tomorrow justice will be done for everyone,&rdquo;\r\nTelugu Film Chamber of Commerce President Bharat Bhushan confirmed: &ldquo;We are holding the coordination committee meeting tomorrow at our premises, and we are hoping for a positive outcome.&rdquo;

Producers and Employees meet 

Producers, Employees to meet to findout solution

\r\nMayasabha 2 to stream from this time.&nbsp; Aadhi Pinisetty, Chaitanya Rao Madadi\'s Mayasabha webseries which started streaming on SonyLiv is capturing the imagination of all.\r\nThe webseries helmed by Deva Katta highlighted the political journeys of Chandra Babu Naidu, YS.Rajasekhara Reddy and Sr NTR. Though he used different names, the similarities and the scenes cannot be missed by anyone.\r\nNow people are waiting for the webseries second season as the webseries got tremendous response from all quarters. Now reports are coming that the Mayasabha 2 will be streaming from Jan 2026.\r\nInside talk is Deva Katta already completed major part of the shooting and the second season revolves around Sr NTR. The makers are making few changes based on the response to the first season. The webseries starred Sai Kumar, Divya Dutta, Srikanth Iyengar, Nassar, Ravindra Vijay, Shatru, Tanya Ravichandran in important roles.\r\n

Exciting details about Mayasabha 2

Mayasabha 2 to stream from this time

\r\nSai Pallavi-Nani to come together again. Sai Pallavi is known for her exceptional talent and spellbounding performances. She is currently starring in Bollywood\'s most prestigious project Ramayana. Sai Pallavi is playing the role of Goddess Sita while Ranbir Kapoor is playing the role of Lord Ram under the direction of Nitish Tiwari.\r\nApart from it, Sai Pallavi is also starring in Ek Din, in which Aamir Khan\'s son Junaid Khan is playing the lead role. Now reports are coming that Sai Pallavi will be romancing Natural Star Nani in her next.\r\nThe film will be helmed by Sekhar Kammula. Sekhar Kammula scored hits like Fidaa and Thandel in which Sai Pallavi starred. Nani starred in films like MCA and Shyam Singha Roy along with Sai Pallavi.\r\nSo the combination is exciting all the movie lovers. They are confident that Sai Pallavi-Nani and Sekhar Kammula will create another box office sensation.\r\n

Sai Pallavi in sensational combination

Sai Pallavi-Nani to come together again

Expectations are high on Allu Arjun\'s upcoming project with Atlee. Allu Arjun is on a high creating a sensation with Pushpa while Atlee drove all crazy with the film Jawan.\r\nExpectations are high on the project which is currently under pre production. Now exciting rumours are spreading about the film. Inside talk is there is sister role for Allu Arjun and it will be highly emotional. A senior heroine is expected to star in the role.\r\nAllu Arjun role will have three different shades and he will also exhibit his negative shades. Atlee completed a powerful script for the film and the film has a mafia backdrop. The makers are gearing up for the film\'s regular shoot soon.\r\nAtlee is designing an important role in the film which is bankrolled on Sun Pictures banner. Now it has to be seen whom will Atlee will approach for that special role.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Interesting info on AA22

Exciting rumour on AA22

Vijay Sethupathi and Puri Jagannadh\'s project is progressing at a brisk pace.\r\nPuri Jagannadh who tasted disasters with his last two outtings, Liger and Double iSmart is leaving no stone turned to surprise all with this project.\r\nReports are coming that the film has an important character and Puri Jagannadh is planning to rope in a young hero for that role. It is not clear as to who will star in that role. The role will appear in the climax and the climax action sequence will revolve around him.\r\nInside tak is Vijay Sethupathi will be seen in three different shades and he will also show his negative shades. The film stars versatile actorsTabu, Samyuktha and Duniya Vijay in important roles. The film is bankrolled in a lavish way under Puri Connects banner.\r\n<div></div>

Young actor in VS and Puri flick

Young actor important role in Vijay Sethupathi-Puri Jagannadh project

The ongoing demand by the employees of the film industry demanding 30% hike in their wages brought back the disparity between stars salaries and workers wages.\r\nWhile top stars are getting Rs 120crs, workers are getting maximum Rs 3500. &ldquo;Bringing superstar salaries into comparison with worker wages is unwarranted,&rdquo; said producer B.V.S.N. Prasad. &ldquo;These stars started small and reached their positions through years of hard work. Would you compare a CEO&rsquo;s salary with that of an office boy? We pay more than Chennai or Kerala.&rdquo;\r\nHe says &ldquo;The timing is the biggest problem,&rdquo; Prasad said. &ldquo;Demanding a 30% hike when the industry is in turmoil has only prolonged the stalemate.&rdquo;\r\nSuresh Babu says &ldquo;We do empathize with workers and are willing to hold discussions. We prefer a &lsquo;rationalized approach&rsquo; instead of a steep hike. A transport employee makes close to Rs 1 lakh per month,&rdquo; He adds &ldquo;For big producers, the hike may be manageable, but smaller producers could be driven out. We want accountability &mdash; the days of workers idling on sets while drawing full wages are over.&rdquo;\r\nCoordination committee chairman Veera Shankar said 80% of the Federation&rsquo;s demands have already been approved by producers. &ldquo;Some members feel the proposed hikes favour those earning under Rs 2,000 and neglect higher earners, which they see as divisive. But discussions have been fruitful, and we expect an amicable solution soon. Producers agree that lower-paid workers are struggling, while some in higher brackets are comfortable. We would find an amicable solution to be fair to wage earners with with few more rounds of discussions. &rdquo;

Stars Salaries vs Workers Wages

Stars salaries in crores and workers wages in thousands in Tollywood

\r\nSpeculation on Venkatesh role in Chiranjeevi-Anil Ravipudi project. Chiraneevi and Anil Ravipudi project is progressing at a brisk pace. The project is referred to as Mega 157 and the makers are planning to release the film during Sankranti. The film stars Nayanthara as the female lead.\r\nIt is known that Venkatesh is playing an important role in the film. Now speculation is increasing on Venkatesh\'s role. Inside talk is the film has a sincere police officer role in the film and it will appear in the second half. Venkatesh is playing this role in the film and his role will be pivotal to the narration.\r\nThe makers are planning to come up with the title revelation and special poster on Chiranjeevi\'s Birthday on 22 Aug 2025. Chiraneevi is playing the role of PET named Shankara Vara Prasad and the film would be titled&nbsp; Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu.\r\nThe music for the film is tuned by Bheems Ceciroleo. Sahu Garapati under the Shine Screens banner, in association with Sushmita Konidela&rsquo;s Gold Box Entertainment is bankrolling the project.\r\n

Is this Venkatesh  role in Mega 157

Speculation on Venkatesh role in Chiranjeevi - Anil Ravipudi project

Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu is currently busy with his upcoming film SSMB29, directed by S.S. Rajamouli, which is expected to take over three years to complete. Industry analysts believe that this film will catapult Mahesh Babu to pan-India stardom, similar to Prabhas' Baahubali. Meanwhile, top production house Mythri Movie Makers has reportedly approached Mahesh Babu for a new project after the completion of Rajamouli's film.

Mythri Movie Makers is said to be ready to offer a huge advance for this project, but Mahesh Babu hasn't accepted or rejected the offer yet. The production house is planning to select a top director for this project, with talks currently underway with directors like Lokesh Kanagaraj and Nelson Dilipkumar. These directors are expected to introduce Mahesh Babu in a new range, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Mahesh Babu has previously collaborated with Mythri Movie Makers on films like Srimanthudu and Sarkaru Vaari Paata.

Mahesh Babu is known for carefully selecting his projects, and he will likely take his time to decide on this film. With SSMB29 still in production, Mahesh Babu's fans are eagerly awaiting the film's release and potential success. If successful, this film could further solidify Mahesh Babu's position as a leading actor in Tollywood.

The potential collaboration between Mahesh Babu and Mythri Movie Makers has generated significant buzz in the industry, with many expecting a blockbuster film. Given the production house's track record of producing successful films like Srimanthudu, Janatha Garage, and Rangasthalam, this project could be a game-changer for Mahesh Babu's career.

Talks Are On For SSMB 30

Mahesh Babu Next Project with Mythri Movie Makers

Director Harish Shankar is set to collaborate with Sri Venkateswara Creations (SVC) for his next project, marking a significant reunion with the production house. SVC, known for backing blockbuster films, had previously worked with Harish Shankar on hits like "Subramanyam For Sale" and "Duvvada Jagannadham". The upcoming film promises to be a lavishly mounted, pan-India production featuring a major star, with details about the cast and crew being kept under wraps for now.

The film is expected to be a grand production, with an official announcement likely to follow soon. Harish Shankar is currently busy with the production and post-production works of "Ustad Bhagat Singh", starring Pawan Kalyan, which is being produced by Mythri Movie Makers. The shoot of "Ustad Bhagat Singh" is expected to conclude by the end of September, with a possible release in Summer or Sankranti next year.

SVC has a track record of producing successful films, and their collaboration with Harish Shankar is expected to result in a blockbuster. The production house has been working with talented directors for a long time and has formed a great rapport with Harish Shankar. This project will be a reunion for him with his favorite production house, and fans are eagerly awaiting the official announcement.

With "Ustad Bhagat Singh" nearing completion, Harish Shankar is set to start pre-production works for his next film with SVC. The film's title, cast, and other details will be revealed at an appropriate time. Given the success of Harish Shankar's previous films with SVC, this collaboration is expected to result in a memorable cinematic experience for audiences.

Harish Shankar Next Project with SVC

Dil Raju To Produce A Biggie With Harish Shankar

Vijay Deverakonda\'s action-packed spy thriller \"Kingdom\" has opened big in theaters and is now gearing up for its digital debut on Netflix. Directed by Gautam Tinnanuri, the film was released on July 31, 2025, and despite receiving mixed reviews, it had a decent opening at the box office, collecting under Rs 45 crore in its first week. However, the film\'s momentum didn\'t last long, and it\'s expected to hit Netflix soon.\r\nThe OTT rights for \"Kingdom\" were acquired by Netflix for a whopping Rs 50 crore, covering all languages with a 4-week theatrical window. According to reports, the film might premiere on Netflix around August 28 or September 1, 2025. Fans are eagerly awaiting the OTT release, hoping that the makers will include an extended cut with deleted scenes, such as a romantic song and a fight sequence, which were omitted from the theatrical version.\r\n\"Kingdom\" is an Anirudh Ravichander musical that follows the story of Surya \"Suri,\" a humble police constable played by Vijay Deverakonda, who gets recruited for an undercover operation. The film also stars Sathyadev, Bhagyashri Borse, and others, and its plot explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and brotherhood. Despite its promising premise, the film\'s box office performance has been underwhelming, with a budget of Rs 130 crore, making it uncertain whether it will break even.\r\nThe film\'s controversy surrounding the depiction of Sri Lankan Tamils has sparked protests, and the team has issued an apology. With \"Kingdom\" set to stream on Netflix soon, fans are curious to see how the film plays out in its digital version and whether the extended cut will add value to the storytelling.\r\n<div></div>

Kingdom OTT Streaming Details

Kingdom To Stream In Netflix From This Date

\r\nPooja Hegde to join Nithiin sports drama. It has been a long time since Pooja Hegde is seen in a Telugu film. She is sizzling in a special song in Monica in Super Star Rajinikanth\'s Coolie which is racing for a grand release on 14 Aug 2025.\r\nIn the meantime, it is coming out that Pooja Hegde will soon become part of Nithiin\'s upcoming sports drama. Nithiin\'s previous films like Thammudu and Robinhood failed to set the screens on fire.\r\nNow he is starring in interesting and exciting projects Yellamma with Venu Yeldandi of Balagam fame and also starring in the direction of Vikram Kumar.\r\nSources say the film would be titled Swaari and Nithiin will be seen in the role of a horse rider. The makers are planning to rope in Pooja Hegde as the female lead. Nithiin and Vikram Kumar earlier teamed for Ishq which turned out to be super hit.\r\n

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