\r\nSSMB 29 directed by Rajamouli and starring Mahesh Babu, is set to feature a comedy track that will showcase Mahesh in a new light. The film\'s storyline revolves around Mahesh playing the role of a smart archaeologist who gets trapped in a small village, leading to hilarious situations and conversations with the locals. According to rumours, Rajamouli has hired a Hollywood comedy writer as a script consultant for this comedy track, which is being shot in a huge village set built in Hyderabad.\r\nThe comedy track in SSMB 29 is expected to be a laugh riot, with Mahesh\'s serious personality contrasting with the mischievous behaviour of the locals. The film\'s script is rumoured to feature Mahesh\'s dialogue delivery in a sweet-sarcastic tone, similar to Deadpool. The movie is being shot at a fast pace in Hyderabad, with a song featuring Priyanka and Mahesh already completed. Rajamouli has announced a summer break for his team, with the next schedule set to begin on June 10.\r\nThe film\'s storyline and cast, including Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran as the villain and Nana Patekar in a crucial role, are generating buzz. M.M. Keeravani is providing the music for the film. With its unique blend of action and comedy, SSMB 29 is expected to be a blockbuster hit.\r\nFans are eagerly waiting for the film\'s release, which is expected to be in 2026 or 2027. The art department is currently working on preparing a Varanasi set, where crucial scenes will be shot from June 10. With Rajamouli\'s direction and Mahesh Babu\'s performance, SSMB 29 is shaping up to be an exciting film.\r\n

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SSR Special Care on Comedy Track

SS Rajamouli Taking Special Care Towards Comedy In SSRMB

Vijay Devarakonda-Rashmika Mandanna to romance once again. Rowdy Star Vijay Devarakonda and National Crush Rashmika Mandanna romanced in hit films like Geeta Govindam and Dear Comrade.

They also indulged in intense lip locks in both the films and also their closeness in real life triggered rumours that both are in love. However they did not make it anything official though both are enjoying in each other's company.

Now, rumours are spreading that Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna will be romancing once again on the big screen. It is known that Vijay Devarakonda is starring in The Kingdom and apart from it, he is also starring in a film under the direction of Rahul Sankartiyan of Taxiwala fame.

The production house has been sending subtle signals about the film's female lead much to the delight of the fans. They sent signals that Rashmika Mandanna will be the female lead in the project. However people are awaiting for the official confirmation from the Mythri Movie Makers.

VD - Rashmika to romance once again

Vijay Devarakonda-Rashmika Mandanna to romance once again

Priyanka Chopra skips WAVES. Almost all the celebrities cutting across the various industries made their presence felt at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, dream child of PM Modi.

However, much to the surprise of everyone, Priyanka Chopra who once ruled Indian silver screen and now making waves in Hollywood chose to skip it completely. Her decision surprised all as she is starring in Rajamouli's upcoming project SSMB29 with Mahesh Babu and she is also close to Ambanis who are co hosting the show.

An insider shares &ldquo;She has carved a niche for herself and practically reinvented herself. Though she was once at the mercy of the so-called big shots, she doesn&rsquo;t need them anymore,&rdquo;

Of late she is staying away from the Bollywood film fraternity though she is visiting Mumbai quite frequently. Sometime back she also confessed that she decided not to work with people whom she did not like anymore.

Priyanka Chopra skips WAVES

Why Priyanka Chopra skipped WAVES 

Speculation on Suriya remuneration for his Tollywood debut. Kollywood star Suriya is known for his versatile and impactful performances. Of late though his films are failing to set the screens on fire at the box office, his performances and hard work, dedication is appreciated by everyone.

It is known that Suirya announced that he would be starring in his first Telugu project and it will be directed by Venky Atluri. Now speculation is increasing over Suriya's remuneration. According to sources, Suriya is charging whopping Rs 50crs for the project.

Apart from this project, Suriya is starring in Vadivasal under the direction of Vetri Maaran. Telugu fans of Suriya are super excited as for long they have been dreaming of Suriya starring in a Telugu film and finally their dreams are coming true.

Naga Vamsi is producing the film on Sitara Entertainments banner and the film is touted to be titled 796cc.Kayadu Lohar is the female lead and the film's music is tuned by GV.Prakash Kumar.

Suriya remuneration for Telugu debut

Speculation on Suriya remuneration for his Tollywood debut

Icon Star Allu Arjun recently shared updates about his upcoming sci-fi project with director Atlee, tentatively titled AA22xA6. At the WAVES 2025 summit, Arjun expressed his excitement about the project, highlighting Atlee\'s ambitious concept and their similar creative thinking. He emphasized that the film would offer a unique visual experience for Indian audiences, blending international presentation with deep Indian sensibilities.\r\nArjun praised Atlee\'s idea and aspirations, stating that they share like-minded views on many levels. He said, \"I really liked the idea that he told me, and I like his aspirations. I felt we were like-minded on many levels.\" The actor expects their collaboration to bring a new visual spectacle to Indian cinema, with an international presentation and total Indian sensibilities. With Atlee\'s experience in making blockbuster films like Jawan, fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this collaboration.\r\nAllu Arjun also spoke about the influence of his family on his career, thanking his stars for being part of a film family. He credited his grandfather Allu Ramalingaiah\'s legacy and his father Allu Aravind\'s successful career for his success. Arjun\'s uncle, Megastar Chiranjeevi, is one of his biggest inspirations.\r\nThe sci-fi project with Atlee is expected to be a groundbreaking film in Indian cinema, with its unique visual experience and blend of international and Indian elements. Sun Pictures is producing this film on a global scale with one of the highest budgets in Indian Cinema.

Allu Arjun About His Next Project

Allu Arjun Shares Details About His Next with Atlee

Bollywood of late is facing testing times with the films failing at the box office.
In the midst of all this, speaking at WAVES 2025, Aamir Khan shared his thought on Bollywood's current situation. He said &ldquo;I have always believed that we have very few theatres for the size of our country and the number of people living in India. In India, we have around 10,000 screens, and in the US, which is one-third of our population, they have 40,000 screens and China has 90,000 screens. And even in this 10,000, half are in the South (South India) and the other half in the rest of the country,"
He went on to add&nbsp; &ldquo;For a Hindi film, typically we have 5,000 screens. Our biggest hits over the years have had a theatrical footfall of 3 crore people, which is roughly 2 per cent of our population. In a country recognised as a film-loving nation, only 2 per cent watches our biggest hits in a theatre. So where is the remaining 98 per cent watching the film?&rdquo;
Dissecting the problem, he shared &ldquo;My belief has always been that we need to have a lot more theatres in India. There are so many vast districts in India that don&rsquo;t have a single theatre for people to watch films. So I feel that one of the biggest issues that we have faced over decades is that we just don&rsquo;t have enough screens.&rdquo;

Aamir blames lack of theatres

AK stunning dissection of B-wood woes

\r\nPrabhas to romance Deepika again. Prabhas and Deepika Padukone romanced each other in the sci fi thriller Kalki 2898AD. The film directed by Nag Ashwin captured the imagination of all as it featured legends like Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan. Apart from it, Disha Patani also starred in the film.\r\nEven, as movie lovers are waiting eagerly for the film\'s second part Kalki 2898AD now it is coming out that Prabhas will be romancing Deepika Padukone once again.\r\nIt is known that Prabhas is starring in a high octane action entertainer Spirit. The film directed by Sandeep Reddy will be going to sets in few months from now and Sandeep will be showing Prabhas in the role of the most violent police officer.\r\nNow, reports have it that Sandeep Vanga is planning to rope in Deepika Padukone as the female lead. Buzz is Deepika already gave the dates for the project and her role will be extremely powerful. The film is up for release in 2027.\r\n

Prabhas to romance Dazzling Beauty

Prabhas to romance Deepika again

\r\nTrivikram Srinivas to choose between Venkatesh and Sivakarthikeyan? Wizard of Words Trivikram Srinivas is set to direct Icon Star Allu Arjun for a pan India mythological entertainer. The film highlights the journey of Lord Karthikeya and it will show it in an interesting and exciting manner and Allu Arjun will be seen in the role of Lord Karthikeya.\r\nThe project was supposed to go to sets in October 2025 and plans are on to release it in 2026. But Allu Arjun lined up another exciting and sensational project with Atlee and this is delaying the project.\r\nIn the midst of all this, reports came that Trivikram is planning a project with either Venkatesh or Siva Karthikeyan. His project with Venkatesh is long overdue but inside talk is he is keen to direct Sivakarthikeyan as he scored a blockbuster with Amaran.\r\nHowever Sivakarthikeyan got a huge shock demanding a whopping remuneration. Now reports are coming that Trivikram may take his project with Venkatesh forward. Fans say long time back Trivikram planned a multi starrer with Venkatesh and Nani and they say, he can take it forward.\r\nPlans are on that Bunny Vas will be producing Trivikram - Venkatesh project on his Haarika Haassini Creations and it will be released during summer 2026. The music for the film will be scored by Thaman and entire film will be wrapped by December.\r\n

 Wizard of Words in Dilemma

Trivikram Srinivas to choose between Venkatesh and Sivakarthikeyan

\r\nNTR helps his friend to acquire War2 Telugu rights. All eyes are on NTR\'s first straight Bollywood project War2. The film directed by Ayan Mukherjee is progressing at a brisk pace. The film stars Hrithik Roshan in the other lead role and excitement is on as the film is the sequel to the hit project War.\r\nThe makers are planning to release the film on 14 Aug 2025. In the meantime, reports are coming that NTR sugged his friend Sitara Naga Vamsi\'s name for the film\'s Telugu theatrical rights.\r\nInside talk is NTR loved the way he ensured the smooth release of his film Devara through his distribution channel and suggested his name to the makers.\r\nNaga Vamsi revealed that the deal is not yet closed. It is known that NTR will also star in the direction of Nelson Dilip Kumar and the project is bankrolled by Naga Vamsi of Sitara Entertainments. War 2 stars killer beauty Kiara Advani as the female lead.\r\n

NTR key role in War 2 Telugu rights

NTR helps his friend to acquire War2 Telugu rights

\r\nVishwak Sen next to be bankrolled by son of a former minister. Vishwak Sen is known for his mass mannerisms and different genre entertainers. Vishwak Sen recently starred in a film titled interestingly as Laila. Vishwak Sen surprised all by playing the female role under the direction of Ram Narayan.\r\nVishwak Sen is currently busy with Funky under the direction of&nbsp; KV.Anudeep of Jathi Ratnalu fame. Apart from it, he is also starring in the direction of Sreedhar Ganta. In this film, Vishwak Sen is playing the role of a honest police officer.\r\nReports are coming that Vishwak Sen who has been listening to various stories, locked another film. Reports are coming that the makers registered the title Cult.\r\nBuzz is the film will be bankrolled by former cinematography minister Talasani Srinivasa Yadav\'s son Sai. Sai has been planning to enter into the film industry and produce films for long. More details as to who will helm the project will be revealed later.\r\n

Politician son Debut with Vishwak

Vishwak Sen next to be bankrolled by son of a former minister

\r\nProducer shares exciting update on Spirit. Prabhas is currently busy with multiple projects like The Raja Saab, Fauji, Spirit and sequels for Kalki 2898AD and Salaar.\r\nAll eyes are on his project Spirit as it is helmed by Sandeep Vanga. Couple of days back reports came that Spirit may take backseat as Sandeep put lot of conditions to Prabhas, and Prabhas decided to complete other projects before powering Spirit.\r\nIn the midst of all this, Bhushan Kumar, producer of Spirit, speaking to scribes shared an update on the project. He said the project will go to sets in the next 2-3 months and added that Sandeep Reddy and Ranbir Kapoor\'s Animal Park, sequel to his hit film Animal will go to sets after the completion of Spirit.\r\nAnimal Park\'s production will start from 2027 and the film will release in 2028. Apart from this, the teaser of Raja Saab is ready and it will be released once Prabhas completes the dubbing.\r\n

Sensational update on Prabhas Spirit

Producer shares exciting update on Spirit

\r\nRamayana teaser to be unveiled at WAVES. PM Modi took on the initiative to form WAVES (World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit) and the first summit is currently underway in Mumbai.\r\nNow, exciting reports are coming that the makers of Bollywood film Ramayana are planning to release the teaser either today or tomorrow. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash in the roles of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and Ravan.\r\nEven as the fans are speculating and getting excited, the leaked look of Yash as Ravan is going viral on social media. But, later it came out that it was just a previs (previsualisation) and motion capture (mo-cap) of the character and not Yash the actor in the film.\r\nThe makers described Ramayana as \"Experience the divine journey of Lord Rama through an immersive lens of eternal love, celestial valour and cosmic destiny.\"\r\nThe film directed by Nitesh Tiwari will be releasing in two parts,first part on Diwali 2026 and second part on Diwali 2027.&nbsp; The film also stars Sunny Deol,Rakul Preet Singh and Lara Dutta in important roles.\r\n

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