Amitabh Bachchan clarified his viral blog was not about his health. The 83 year old said fans misunderstood his words on surgery, ICU and recovery. He confirmed he is fine and explained the post used medical recovery as an analogy for handling defeat in sports. &nbsp;The confusion started after Bachchan wrote about hospital discharge and homecoming being the toughest phase. He added how a champion faces defeat. Fans linked it to his cryptic X post "The game has ended" and feared health issues, flooding social media with prayers.Bachchan clarified the blog referenced Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2026 loss and Lionel Messi. He said a champion struggling after defeat feels like a patient recovering at home after surgery. Both must accept change and fight back despite physical and mental challenges. &nbsp;He added every champion must make way for the next. Bodies heal but may not be the same, just like form after loss. Bachchan returns soon as KBC host. He was last seen in Kalki 2898 AD with Prabhas and Deepika.- Veda

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Big B clarifies About Hospital ICU Post

Amitabh Bachchan Says Viral Hospital Blog Was About Messi Not His Health

Ranveer Singh is on a high after creating a sensation with the spy thriller Dhurandhar. He is currently starring in Pralay which is adapted from Portuguese Nobel laureate José Saramago’s novel Blindness, the film also marks the directorial debut of Jai Mehta, son of filmmaker Hansal Mehta.Now inside talk is the makers roped in Kalyani Priyadarshan as the female lead. This marks her debut in Bollywood. Kalyani Priyadarshan recently scored a hit with Lokah -Chapter 1. Inside talk is she will be enacting high octane stunts in the film.The film will be going to sets next month and Ranveer Singh will start shooting for the film till Dasara before taking paternity break. It is known that Ranveer and Deepika are expecting their second child. Pralay is an ambitious, VFX-heavy action thriller set in a post-apocalyptic, dystopian future, with an estimated budget of about Rs 300 crore.---- Pramod Nandivada

Malayalee Beauty enters Pralay

Kalyani Priyadarshan in Ranveer Pralay

&nbsp;Aamir Khan is known for his captivating performances, and earlier reports came that he will be starring in &nbsp;Ashneer Grover biopic.But now it is coming out that Aamir Khan is out of the biopic due to creative differences. A source shares &nbsp;"Aamir is fascinated by the world of start-ups, and was keen to get into the zone with the Ashneer Grover biopic. He sat on the script and developed it to the best of his sensibilities. But eventually, he ended up having creative differences with Rahul Mody, leading to the duo parting ways,"The source added that the rumours of Rahul Mody and Shraddha Kapoor would be starring in the film. But the source says &nbsp;"The real life couple is now looking to recast the film, and get a relatively younger name to play the part of Ashneer Grover. The conversations are on with two - three top names, and the cast is expected to be locked soon,"---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Aamir Khan out of high-profile biopic

Aamir Khan out of high-profile biopic for a reason

Rowdy Star Vijay Deverakonda is starring in exciting and interesting films like Ranaabali and Rowdy Janardhana. His film Ranabaali directed by Rahul Sankartiyan of Taxiwala fame is slated for a grand release on 11 Sep 2026.However, the inside developments and the current status shows that the film is facing release challenge and things are becoming extremely difficult.Though the team is working hard to keep the release date but with 50 days for release day, there is lot left behind for the completion of the talkie part. Even one month is not sufficient to wrap the entire shoot.The female lead in the fim is Rashmika Mandanna while &nbsp;Hollywood star Arnold Vosloo is making his entry on the Indian screen. He will play Sir Theodore Hector, called the Demon of Draught in the film. Arnold became famous worldwide as Imhotep from The Mummy series.The film has the period backdrop and is based on the real life incidents that happed during the British rule during &nbsp;1854 and 1878. The film's music is tuned by Ajay-Atul and the &nbsp;film is bankrolled on Mythri Movie Makers.---- Pramod Nandivada

Ranabaali facing release challenge

Things are becoming difficult for Ranabaali

Priyanka Chopra is making her return to the Indian film industry with Rajamouli's magum opus Varanasi which stars Mahesh Babu in the lead role.Priyanka Chopra speaking to scribes shared, "Not something I talk about too much, but I've had people who've taken films away from me because I might not agree with them, or I might not have, you know... I've not, may have let myself into the same situations with others, which they may have been used to, you know, in catering to people and stuff like that."Priyanka said "My &nbsp;male co-star from a supposed next film visited her on the set of the 2007 film Salaam-E-Ishq.I &nbsp;thought he was there to support her, since they were supposed to start filming their movie the next month, but that wasn't the case. "He goes, 'The director gave you this movie by mistake. It was his mistake. This was always supposed to go to this other girl, but we will do another one together, don't worry about it. I just wanted to tell you myself.' And he ate some food and left," she recalled during a chat at Harvard Business School earlier this year."She said "My heart just crushed and I was like, 'I signed a contract. Like, what do you mean?' But that's how it was," she shared, and added that this happened many times. She said she was "rethinking" her career at that point but decided to "focus on my craft," which eventually paid off. "That took me through my career and got me more work,"---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Priyanka Chopra makes startling revelations

Priyanka Chopra says projects taken away from her

Super Star Mahesh Babu's nephew Jaya Krishna is set to make his debut with the film Srinivasa Mangapuram. Jaya Krishna happens to be the grandson of Super Star Krishna and he is excited and during his interaction he spoke about his favourite hero.He said his favourite hero is Global Star Ram Charan away from the Ghatamaneni family. He said Ram Charan's sustainability and his rise to stardom are remarkable and phenomenal.Srinivasa Mangapuram directed by Ajay Bhupathi of RX100 fame is releasing on 30July 2026. The film stars Rasha Thadani is making her debut in Tollywood. Rasha Thadani is the daughter of Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon.The film stars Mohan Babu in a powerful role and the film is presented by C. Ashwini Dutt and produced by P. Kiran under the Chandamama Kathalu banner. &nbsp;The music for the film is tuned by GV.Prakash Kumar.---- Pramod Nandivada

Mahesh nephew favourite hero name surprises

Jaya Krishna reveals his favourite hero

Allari Naresh is known for doing both entertaining and serious films. He is currently starring in a film titled interestingly as Ramba Oorvasi Menaka. The film is progressing at a brisk pace and today the makers released the first single titled Naa Kanti Meedha Kunuke.The song which is a romantic number is picturised on Allari Naresh and the female lead Surbhi in the backdrop of the extravagant sets. The song is tuned by Chaitan Bharadwaj. Lyrics are penned in a romantic way by Bhaskara Bhatla while it is song by Dhanunjay Seepana.Allari Naresh posted "A melody that celebrates the joy of falling in love. #RambaOorvasiMenaka First Single #NaaKantiMeedhaKunuke out now.In cinemas September 4th 2026."The film is directed by Chandra Mohan Chintada. The film which happens to be Naresh's 65th is a hilarious entertainer. The film has an intriguing tagline, "Comedy Goes Cosmic".Vennela Kishore, Naresh VK, Srinivas Reddy, Muralidhar Goud are playing important roles in the film. Ram Reddy is the cinematographer and Chota K Prasad is the editor for the film produced on Hasya Movies banner.&nbsp; ---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Ramba Oorvasi Menaka first single released

Ramba Oorvasi Menaka: Naa Kanti Meedha Kunuke highlights romance

Nandamuri Kalyan Ram is known for choosing unique stories in Tollywood. While shooting a multi-starrer with Victory Venkatesh under Anil Ravipudi, he is reportedly in talks with director Parasuram. Sources say Parasuram recently narrated an interesting script to Kalyan Ram and impressed him.Parasuram, known for Geetha Govindam and Sarkaru Vaari Paata, is planning a film with strong family emotions, entertainment and mass elements. Kalyan Ram liked the narration but suggested minor changes. The script is being reworked and another narration is expected before final approval.If everything works out, producer Dil Raju may bankroll this project under Sri Venkateswara Creations. Preliminary discussions on story, dates and cast are currently underway. An official announcement is likely once all details are finalized.Kalyan Ram is balancing commercial and experimental films to build his own brand. A collaboration with Parasuram could give him a stylish entertainer with wide appeal. Fans are eagerly waiting for confirmation as this combo has huge potential at the box office.- Veda

NKR, Parasuram Dil Raju Film On Cards

Kalyan Ram And Parasuram May Team Up For New Project

Allu Arjun is currently busy with two high profile projects. He is starring in the film titled Raaka under the direction of Atlee and another project under the direction of Lokesh Kanagaraj.His film Raaka is progressing at a brisk pace and it stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Mrunal Thakur and Janhvi Kapoor in key roles with Sai Abhyankar as the music director.Now reports are coming that Allu Arjun has put Raaka on a break and he headed to vacation along with his family. He is currently enjoying in Australian Alphs and his snaps with his wife Sneha Reddy and children Ayaan and Arhaa are going viral.Allu Arjun is seen in dark bomber jacket, cargo pants and white sneakers and Sneha is seen in black knit sweater.&nbsp; ---- Pramod Nandivada

Allu Arjun heads on vacation, putting Raaka on hold

Icon Star puts Raaka on break

Nandamuri Balakrishna was admitted to AIG Hospital, Gachibowli in Hyderabad. Reports say doctors may perform surgery tonight or tomorrow morning. He is likely to take 1.5 months of rest after the procedure. This could delay his current film shoots and public commitments.The injury happened during a heavy action sequence for NBK111 in Kakinada Port area. Balakrishna suffered a serious knee injury. The team gave him first aid at a private hospital in Kakinada with X-ray and scan before shifting him for advanced care.This morning Balakrishna traveled from Kakinada to Rajahmundry Airport and flew to Hyderabad in a special flight. He is now under observation at AIG under expert orthopedic doctors. Medical team is monitoring his knee before finalizing the surgery plan.Fans and industry members are praying for his quick recovery. “Get Well Soon NBK” is trending on social media. With NBK111 shooting and political activities lined up, his health update has become a major talking point in both cinema and political circles.- Veda

NBK Admitted In AIG Hospital Hyderabad

NBK May Undergo Surgery Tonight

Tollywood director Meher Ramesh is in deep grief after the sudden demise of his younger sister Sunkara Meher Jyothi. She passed away on July 21 at 9:45 PM in Manipal Hospital, Vijayawada due to severe viral pneumonia. She was under treatment for the last 14 days.Just days ago, Meher Ramesh celebrated his daughter’s grand wedding on July 1. Stars like Chiranjeevi and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan attended the event. Jyothi was actively part of the celebrations and Tirumala visit, making her sudden loss more shocking for the family.Pawan Kalyan visited Manipal Hospital to pay respects and console Meher Ramesh and his family. He offered support during this difficult time. The Mega family shares a close bond with the director, and the news has deeply affected the industry.Film personalities, producers and directors expressed condolences on social media. They prayed for strength to Meher Ramesh’s family. Known for films with Chiranjeevi and Mahesh Babu, Meher Ramesh is receiving widespread support as he copes with this personal tragedy.- Veda &nbsp;

Director Meher Ramesh Family Faces Tragic Loss After Daughter Wedding

Tragedy Strikes Meher Ramesh Family

The wait is almost over as Jana Nayakudu gears up for its worldwide release on July 23.With Thalapathy Vijay bidding farewell to cinema, fans across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are leaving no stone unturned to make the release historic.From early morning special shows and massive cutouts to milk abhishekams and fireworks, celebrations have already taken over several cities.Advance bookings continue to impress, with sold out shows becoming common across major centres.Directed by H. Vinoth and featuring music by Anirudh Ravichander, the film stars Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde and Mamitha Baiju. It is produced by Venkat K. Narayana under the KVN Productions banner.For Telugu fans, Jana Nayakudu is not merely a film. It is the final salute to one of Indian cinema’s biggest stars.