Prabhas\' high octane action entertainer Spirit to be helmed by Sandeep Vanga has been capturing the imagination of all. Sandeep Vanga is set to show Prabhas in the role of the most violent and powerful police officer.\r\nTill recently, reports came that Sandeep Reddy Vanga planned to rope in National Crush Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead as she was on a success run with blockbusters like Pushpa first and second part, Animal and Chhaava. However she got a huge shock in form of Salman Khan\'s Sikandar.\r\nNow inside talk is Rashmika is out of Spirit. Speaking to scribes, &ldquo;She was almost a sure shot for the role opposite Prabhas,&rdquo; reveals a producer, &ldquo;but the underperformance of Sikandar at the box office has dented her chances.&rdquo; He adds candidly, &ldquo;These days, commercial success often trumps talent when it comes to casting big-league heroines.&rdquo;\r\nThe source adds &ldquo;Sandeep has crafted a powerful love story within this high-octane action flick. Given the film&rsquo;s massive budget&mdash;over â‚¹200 crore&mdash;and its backing by a major Bollywood production house, the team was open to offering Rashmika a hefty â‚¹4 crore-plus paycheck,&rdquo; the source says. &ldquo;But they might now consider other top-tier actresses for the part.&rdquo;\r\nThe source concludes &ldquo;There&rsquo;s always room for last-minute changes. Rashmika still has an edge&mdash;she has dates available from June and continues to enjoy the tag of the &lsquo;national crush.&rsquo; Things could still swing her way,&rdquo;

Gossips

Spirit moves out of Rashmika hands

Sikandar impacts Rashmika Spirit

Pan India Star Prabhas enjoys tremendous fan following among all sections of movie lovers. He is busy with multiple projects like The Raja Saab, The Spirit, Fauji and also has sequels for Kalki 2898AD and Salaar.\r\nIt is coming out that Prabhas sacrificed brands worth Rs 25crs. A source shares &ldquo;Prabhas could easily earn over â‚¹25 crore for just three days of work&mdash;one day for a photoshoot, another for filming a commercial, and a final day for promotions&mdash;but he has consciously chosen to stay away from endorsements. &rdquo;\r\nWhile Mahesh Babu, NTR,Allu Arjun and Ram Charan are earning Rs 5-Rs 15 crs per endorsement but Prabhas is staying way. The source reveals &ldquo;He prefers to give his all to his film roles and politely declines endorsements, even as multinational brands continue to approach him,&rdquo;\r\nPrabhas is currently earning Rs 125crs per project and the insider adds &ldquo;Right now, he doesn&rsquo;t have time for advertisements, even if he wanted to. He&rsquo;s happy leaving endorsements to his colleagues while he dedicates himself to films,&rdquo;\r\n<div></div>

Why is Prabhas sacrificing brands

Prabhas sacrificing brands worth crores

Pan India Star Prabhas is currently busy with The Raja Saab. The film directed by Maruthi is nearing the finish line. He is also starring in Fauji under the direction of Hanu Raghavapudi. The film stars Imanvi Ismail as the female lead and Prabhas is playing the role of a powerful soldie in the film.\r\nAnupam Kher, Jayaprada and Mithun Chakraborthy are playing important roles in the film. Now exciting reports are coming that Prabhas liked Hanu Raghavapudi\'s taking so much that he decided to do another project with him.\r\nHe loved another story readied by Hanu Raghavapudi and buzz is Prabhas not only agreed to do the project but also promised to rope in a producer for the project.\r\nPrabhas is already busy with projects like Spirit with Sandeep Vanga and also has project with Prashanth Varma. Prabhas also has sequels to the projects Salaar and Kalki 2898AD.&nbsp;

Fauji magic getting expanded

Prabhas-Hanu Raghavapudi to team again

Movie lovers cannot forget the magic created by Kantara which starred Rishabh Shetty in the lead role. Rishabh Shetty with his sensational performance blew the minds of all.\r\nNow all eyes are on the film\'s sequel or prequel titled Kantara Chapter1. Rumours spread that the film will be postponed and following this, the makers rubbished all the rumors. They posted \"Bro, Is Kantara: Chapter 1 postponing it\'s release date?\" The question is followed by the answer \'No\' in different languages. The team shared the video with the caption, \"NO doubts. NO delays :) The legendary saga, #KantaraChpater1 unfolds on October 2nd, 2025 (sic).\"\r\nThe makers recently shot an high octane action sequence featuring 500 talented and trained fighters and more than 3000 people participated in the shoot. The action sequence was shot for more than 45-50 days and was shot on the mountain terrain in Karnataka.\r\nRishabh Shetty underwent intense training in horseriding and Kalari fight. Jayaram, Kishore and Jayasurya are starring in the film which is set in the backdrop of Kadambas of Banavasi.

Kantara1 rubbishes postpone rumours

Kantara Chapter 1 on track for October release

Power Star Pawan Kalyan\'s period entertainer Hari Hara Veera Mallu directed by Jyothi Krishna has been long delayed. The makers postponed the film release to 9 May and even then , the developments over the last few days increased doubts whether the film will release even on 9 May.\r\nNow ,inside talk is the film\'s final schedule will be from 7-14 April and among them the makers need four days of Pawan kalyan\'s call sheets. Already the film\'s shoot has been wrapped as Jyothi Krishna completed all the other scenes and now the makers are busy joining both the Krish\'s directed version and Jyothi Krishna\'s and complete the editing formalities.\r\nTop foreign companies are working for the film\'s VFX and inside talk is producer AM.Ratham is planning to comple the censor formalities by April end. Following this the makers can start the promotions and generate hype. Buzz is even the film\'s second part shooting has been completed and the makers wrapped the shooting of scenes that do not require the presence of Pawan Kalyan.\r\nBut everything depends on the response the first part of Hari Hara Veera Mallu get at the box office across the country as it is releasing on Pan India scale.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

HHVM-Dark Clouds getting Cleared

Hari Hara Veera Mallu reaching the finishline

Salman Khan's latest film, Sikandar, has received a disastrous response from audiences and critics, reflecting the film's poor pre-release buzz. Despite being one of Bollywood's biggest superstars, Salman is facing significant hurdles with continuous failures. However, he is now set to join hands with Telugu director Harish Shankar, who recently directed the remake of Bollywood film Raid, titled Mr. Bachchan, starring Raviteja. This collaboration could be a great opportunity for both Salman and Harish to make a comeback.

The film will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers and is expected to start production soon, as Harish Shankar is now free from his other commitments. After the release of Sikandar, Salman seems to be re-evaluating his choices and making bold moves. His collaboration with Harish Shankar could be an attempt to bring him back into the spotlight. Harish Shankar is known for his successful films in Telugu cinema, but his recent film Mr. Bachchan was a commercial and critical failure.

The production house backing the potential project between Salman Khan and Harish Shankar is known for its involvement in the Pushpa franchise. If this collaboration is confirmed, it could provide the much-needed boost to both Khan and Shankar's careers. While the rumored collaboration is still in the early stages, many are hopeful that it will mark a fresh start for Salman Khan. His recent struggles at the box office have raised questions about his future in the industry, but working with a South director like Harish Shankar could provide a much-needed change in direction.

If the film manages to click with audiences and critics alike, it could help Salman Khan break free from the shadow of Sikandar and return to his former glory. Harish Shankar's film Ustaad Bhagat Singh starring Pawan Kalyan has been officially announced but delayed multiple times due to various reasons. If Harish's Bollywood debut with Salman Khan proves successful, it could pave the way for future collaborations with other big stars.

SK To Join Hands With T-Director

Harish Shankar To Direct Salman Khan

Vijay\'s upcoming film, Jana Nayagan, has been making headlines for its highly anticipated release. However, the makers have decided to push the release date to 2026 Pongal, despite the film\'s shooting being almost complete. The reason behind this decision is reportedly the OTT deal, which has been sold for a record price. The two digital giants, Prime Video and Netflix, have already locked their slots for this year and are unable to afford a higher price for other films.\r\nThe OTT rights for Jana Nayagan have been sold to Prime Video for a sensational price of Rs 121 crore, which is a massive deal for the makers. This move is expected to benefit the film\'s theatrical and non-theatrical business. Considering both aspects, the makers have made a wise decision to move the release to Pongal 2026. This will enable the film to have a big theatrical business as well as a significant non-theatrical business.\r\nJana Nayagan is directed by H Vinoth and marks his first collaboration with Vijay. The film features Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, and Priyamani as female lead roles. The movie is an official remake of the Tollywood blockbuster \'Bhagavanth Kesari,\' which was written and directed by Anil Ravipudi. Jana Nayagan is expected to hit the screens on January 9, 2026, during the Pongal festival.\r\nThe film\'s production is currently underway, and the team is working at full speed to meet the new release date. With the OTT rights sold for a record price, the makers are confident that Jana Nayagan will be a massive success. Vijay\'s fans are eagerly waiting for the film\'s release, and the delay is expected to only increase the hype surrounding the movie.

JN Clocks Record OTT Deal

Vijay Jana Nayagan OTT Rights Sold for Record Price

Mass Raja Ravi Teja is getting ready to drive masses crazy with his upcoming entertainer Mass Jathara. The film directed by Bhanu Bhogavarapu is progressing at a brisk pace and racing for a spectacular release on 9 May 2025.\r\nHowever, now it is coming out that Ravi Teja\'s Mass Jathara is postponing for Power Star Pawan Kalyan\'s period entertainer Hari Hara Veera Mallu. It is known that the makers of Hari Hara Veera Mallu who are supposed to release the film on 28 March 2025 announced the film\'s new release date as 9 May 2025.\r\nReacting to it, Naga Vamsi, speaking to scribes, shared that Ravi Teja\'s Mass Jathara will make way for Hari Hara Veera Mallu, to facilitate its release. The film according to sources may release in July.\r\nBheems Ceciroleo is the music director for the film which features Sreeleela as the female lead. Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya on are bankrolling the film on Sithara Entertainments, Fortune Four Cinemas and Srikara Studios banner.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Mass Jathara sacrificing for HHVM

Mass Jathara postpones for Hari Hara Veera Mallu

Akkineni Prince Akhil is known for his handsome looks and charming personality.
For all his looks, Akhil is unable to set the screens on fire and score his first hit at the box office. Currently he is starring in the direction of Murali Krishna Abburu.
The project is referred to as Akhil 6 and the film is progressing at a brisk pace. Already rumours are spreading that the film would be titled in a powerful manner as Lenin. Akhil is romancing Sreeleela in the film and it has Rayalaseema backdrop.
Now exciting reports are coming that the makers are planning to reveal the title of the film and also the first look on Akhil's B-Day on 8 April. Akkineni fans are waiting for the official confirmation from the makers regarding the same.&nbsp;

Stage set for Akhil 6 FL and Title

Special surprise awaits on Akkineni Prince  B-Day

The Telugu film industry is abuzz with the news of another box office clash between two of its biggest stars, Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna. The two have a history of competing at the box office, with each having their share of victories. Their last clash was on Sankranthi 2023, where Chiranjeevi's "Waltair Veerayya" emerged as a blockbuster, while Balakrishna's "Veerasimha Reddy" was a hit. Now, it seems that the two are gearing up for another box office fight.

Balakrishna's next movie, "Akhanda 2", is set to hit the screens on September 25 as a Dussehra gift. The film is a sequel to the highly successful "Akhanda", which was directed by Boyapati. With huge expectations surrounding "Akhanda 2", it was initially thought to be the solo release on Dussehra. However, it is now reported that Chiranjeevi's film, "Vishwambhara", is also eyeing the same release date.

Chiranjeevi's "Vishwambhara" is a socio-fantasy film directed by Mallidi Vasishtha. The film was initially scheduled for a summer release but was postponed due to VFX work. Recent reports suggested that it might release in July or August, but now it seems that the makers are planning to release it on September 25 as a Dussehra gift. The team is taking extra time to ensure a great output, rather than rushing the VFX work.

If "Vishwambhara" does release on September 25, it will set up another exciting box office clash between Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna. Fans of both stars are eagerly waiting to see who will emerge victorious this time. Will Chiranjeevi's "Vishwambhara" prove to be a game-changer, or will Balakrishna's "Akhanda 2" reign supreme? First let's wait for official confirmation for Vishwambhara's release date.&nbsp;

 Dasara To Witness Clash Of Titans 

Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna Set for Another Box Office Clash

Empuraan becomes the highest grosser in Malayalam amid controversy. Mohan Lal-Prithviraj Sukumaran\'s L2-Empuraan despite all the controversy, is going great guns at the box office.\r\nAccording to the latest is is coming out that Empuraan became the highest-grossing film in Malayalam history and it grosses #10 million mark and in the process became the fastest Malayalam film to breach the milestone.\r\nEmpuraan makers were forced to recensor their film resulting in more than 17 cuts and also mute few controversial dialogues as few people objected to Abhimanyu Singh\'s characterisation.\r\nEmpuraan starred Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier and others in important roles and Deepak Dev scored the music for the film. Empuraan is the sequel to the hit film Lucife and is bankrolled by&nbsp; Sree Gokulam Movies , Aashirvad Cinemas Pvt Ltd.\r\nIrrespective of the controversy, the distributors and producers are happy as they already entered into the profit zone.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

L2E overcomes Controversy-Creates Record

Empuraan becomes the highest grosser in Malayalam amid controversy

Nandamuri fans got super excited when reports came that Bollywood beauty Vidya Balan has been roped in to play the powerful role in Natasimha Balakrishna\'s upcoming project Akhanda Thaandavam. The project directed by Boyapati Srinu is progressing at a brisk pace and expectations are high as it happens to be the sequel to the blockbuster film Akhanda.\r\nNow, sources clarify that Vidya Balan is not part of Akhanda Thaandavam. A source shared \"Vidya Balan has nothing to do with Akhanda 2. These claims are completely false,\" The source added . \"Only the talented actress Samyuktha Menon is playing a key role in this big-budget film. No other actress is involved.\"\r\nInsider revealed \"This is a Hindu spiritual film centered around Aghora Balakrishna, who will be seen in dual roles with distinct missions. There is no requirement for a Bollywood diva in this story,\"\r\nReports are coming that the film\'s shoot will be wrapped by May end. The music for the film is tuned by Thaman.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

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