Super Star Rajinikanth\'s action entertainer Coolie directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj hit the screens today across the world. The film which released amidst huge expectations, failed to live up to the expectations.\r\nIt is known that the film featured Mr.Perfectionist Aamir Khan in a special role. However the cameo ended in a big disappointment. Now it is coming out that the role was first offered to Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan, but he couldn\'t do it due to his busy schedule for his upcoming film King.\r\nNetizens reacted in the following way after watching Aamir Khan\'s cameo.\r\nSo SRK really dodged a bullet by rejecting this cameo\'. It implied that the cameo was not worthy of a star of the Khans\' calibre. In the comments section, most agreed that not only was the cameo unmemorable, but Aamir was completely wasted in it. \"Big escape. Worst cameo per reviews,\" read one comment. Another echoed, \"Yeah, made a (clown emoji) out of him.\"\r\nMany wondered why Aamir even agreed to do the film. One fan wrote, \"The last 15 mins were UNBEARABLE. Why did he even accept to do this cameo? I was so done with the fight sequences. The movie by itself was super annoying. Liked the first half. Second half was super random.\" Another added, \"Just came back from the FDFS of the Tamil version. Believe me, Aamir was wasted like anything. Dont know why even agreed to do this cameo. It was laugh-worthy.\"\r\nSome Aamir fans put the blame on director Lokesh Kanagaraj, recalling that even Sanjay Dutt was not utilised properly in his previous film, Leo. \"Believe it, Loki cannot use Bollywood actors; he only casts them to gain hype,\" complained one fan.\r\nA few fans differed from the majority opinion, however, saying they liked seeing a different side of Aamir. \"It was an unnecessary cameo, but it was pretty fun. Least it lent to a really great flashback sequence with a de-aged Rajini. Was cute hearing Aamir speak Tamizh too, and pretty well at that,\" wrote one.\r\n<div></div>

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How SRK escapes, Aamir disappoints

SRK escapes while Aamir becomes Coolie scapegoat

Balakrishna is currently busy shooting for his upcoming entertainer Akhanda Thaandavam. The film directed by Boyapati Srinu is progressing at a brisk pace.\r\nInterest levels are increasing on the film as it is the sequel to the hit film Akhanda and is releasing in various langauges. Balakrishna himself is dubbing for his role in Hindi.\r\nNow reports are coming that the film is not only high on high octane action blocks but also high on emotional scenes. It is known that Akhanda elevated the mother sentiment and sources say even the second part will be carrying those high emotions. Sources say these emotional scenes came out extremely well and they will turn to be one of&nbsp; the highlights.\r\nThe makers are planning to release the film on 25 Sep 2025. Thaman is the music director for the film which stars Samyuktha, Aadhi Pinisetty, and Harshali Malhotra in important roles. Raam Achanta, and Gopichand Achanta are bankrolling the film under the 14 Reels Plus banner

Akhanda 2 high on emotions

Akhanda Thaandavam high on these elements

\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

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.

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