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.

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One Last Time for Thalapathy: Jana Nayakudu Set to Create History in Telugu States

Jana Nayakudu Set to Create History in Telugu States

&nbsp;Jana Nayagan leaked due to help Vijay politically. Tamil Nadu CM, Thalapathy Vijay's final film Jana Nayagan is finally releasing on 23 July 2026.H.Vinoth reacted to the rumours that Jana Nayagan was leaked so that it will benefit Vijay politically in the recent Tamil Nadu assembly elections. He said “Such allegations are made only for political mileage. People have understood that,” He added "If it was leaked deliberately, it could have been discovered in a matter of hours or days, by authorities."He added &nbsp;“Had Vijay given an appeal, it may have been said that there are so many problems in the country, including the farmers' issue; when he did not make an appeal on such matters why was he doing it now could have been the criticism.” He added “I think Vijay sir did not involve himself as it may deviate the matter and lead to criticism.”&nbsp;- Pramod Nandivada

Was Jana Nayagan leaked deliberately?

Jana Nayagan leaked due to help Vijay politically

&nbsp;Animated Video in the offing from OG Universe. Pawan Kalyan's upcoming action entertainer OG Universe directed by Sujeeth is the cynosure of all eyes. The pre production is in fullswing and now exciting updates are coming that the makers are planning a surprise to fans on special occasion. It is known that Pawan Kalyan's birthday falls on 2 September and fans will be celebrating it as a festival. To delight fans, the makers are planning to release an animated video. Currently, the work regarding the same is in full swing in Chennai. The music for the film is tuned by Thaman.Pawan Kalyan himself is bankrolling the project under Pawan Kalyan Creative Works banner. Sujeeth is busy completing the script work for the project. He has already completed 70% of the script. The film is the sequel to the hit film OG and shooting will start from September.- Pramod Nandivada

OG Universe: Special Video for Special Occasion

Animated Video in the offing from OG Universe

&nbsp;&nbsp;Trisha as Goddess, Vijay as Ravan creates controversy. Even as fans of Tamil Nadu CM Thalapathy Vijay are waiting eagerly to watch his last film Jana Nayagan which is releasing on 23 July 2026, a poster featuring Trisha as Goddess and Vijay as Ravan created a huge controversy.Cops now registered case and arrested those responsible for the poster. A controversial banner put up during the Aadi festival of Periya Mariamman Temple in Attur, featuring actor Trisha Krishnan in a goddess-like depiction and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay with an alleged Ravana head backdrop, was removed by authorities. Attur Town Police filed a case against two people, including a shop owner, for displaying the banner without permission.In the meantime, Jana Nayagan is directed by H.Vinoth and it stars Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, Bobby Deol, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, and Narain &nbsp;in important roles. The film's music is tuned by Anirudh Ravichander and it is bankrolled on KVN Productions banner.- Pramod Nandivada

Trisha, Vijay banner lands in controversy

Trisha as Goddess, Vijay as Ravan creates controversy

&nbsp;Ravi Teja nephew film Maremma set for BO strike. Mass Raja Ravi Teja's nephew Maadhav, son of actor Raghu is making his debut on the screen. The film is helmed by Manchala Nagaraj.According to the latest, the makers announced the film's release. The film will be releasing on 10 Sep 2026. The makers confirmed the film's release date by releasing a new poster in which Maadhav is seen in an intense avatar.Maadhav is seen sporting intense look and standing face to face in front of the cow. The story is inspired by real events and set in a remote village engulfed in a mysterious affliction that is killing both livestock and people. In their desperation, the locals pray to the village deity, Maremma Thalli.Deepa Balu is the female lead in the film which stars Vikas Vasishta, Dayanand Reddy, and V.S.Rupa Lakshmi in important roles. Prashanth R Vihari is the music director for the film bankrolled by Mayur Reddy Bandaru under the Moksha Arts banner. Prasanth Ankireddy is the cinematographer for the film.&nbsp;- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Maremma release date locked

Ravi Teja nephew film Maremma set for BO strike

&nbsp;&nbsp;Malayalam actress Mamitha Baiju is dominating South cinema with back-to-back releases. After gaining fame with Premalu and Dude, she now has three big films across Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam releasing within 21 days. Her different roles with top stars have boosted her pan-South appeal.She plays Vijay’s daughter in Jana Nayagan releasing July 23, and Suriya’s love interest in Vishwanath and Sons releasing August 14. A week later, on August 21, her Malayalam family drama Bethlehem Kutumbam with Nivin Pauly hits theatres. The film is directed by Premalu director Girish.Mamitha started as an assistant director before acting in 15 films. Premalu gave her industry-hit status and opened doors in Telugu and Tamil. She is currently charging around Rs 2 crore and is aiming for Rs 3-4 crore per film.If Vishwanath and Sons and Jana Nayagan perform well, her market value will rise further. With roles opposite Vijay, Suriya and Nivin Pauly, Mamitha is being called South’s busiest young actress. Trade expects her to soon get Hindi offers and bigger banners. - Veda

Mamitha Baiju Rare Feat

Mamitha Baiju To Release 3 Films In 3 Weeks

&nbsp;&nbsp;Lady Superstar Nayanthara and Kavin’s romantic entertainer Hi will release worldwide on August 14, 2026. The debut director Vishnu Edavan’s film was announced with a promo showing Kavin in a nerdy look and Nayanthara in a saree with a sickle, followed by a rain sequence.The promo hints at a quirky, feel-good love story set in Chennai, Coimbatore and Pollachi. Produced by Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan and S.S. Lalit Kumar under Rowdy Pictures and Seven Screen Studio, the film stars Bhagyaraj, Prabhu, Radhika, VTV Ganesh and Sathyan in key roles.Hi will face box office competition from Suriya’s Vishwanath and Sons during the Independence Day weekend. Both target different audiences, but the holiday slot gives room for strong openings. Trade expects the clash to boost footfalls for Tamil cinema.Music is by Jen Martin, cinematography by Leon Britto and Rajesh Shukla, and editing by Philomin Raj. Backed by Zee Studios, the film is marketed as a family entertainer without a conventional villain. The first single already crossed millions of views, raising pre-release buzz. - Veda

Nayanthara And Kavin Hi Lock Horns With Suriya VAS

Hi To Clash With Suriya’s Vishwanath And Sons On Independence Day

&nbsp;&nbsp;Shah Rukh Khan’s action thriller King is entering its final production phase. Reports say the team is scouting locations in the United States and South America for one last international schedule. A recce team is currently in the US working on logistics and permissions.If finalized, the overseas shoot will happen in August. As per Bollywood reports that no location is locked yet, but plans are moving forward. Only one major action sequence remains to be filmed before the movie wraps principal photography.King is a major milestone as it marks Suhana Khan’s big-screen debut opposite her father SRK. The film also stars Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Abhay Verma and Raghav Juyal.Directed by Siddharth Anand, the project is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment. Most of the film is already shot across multiple schedules. After the final leg, King will head to post-production for a grand theatrical release planned in December 2026. - Veda

SRK King Reaching Finish Line

Shahrukh Khan King Final Schedule To Be Shot In US

&nbsp;&nbsp;Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is nearing Rs 100 crore gross in India. The historical epic earned Rs 6 crore net on Day 5, taking the India net total to Rs 75.17 crore. The India gross stands at Rs 90 crore in just five days.Starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya, the film saw steady weekday numbers after a strong opening weekend. It continues to perform well in IMAX and premium formats. International markets are also driving significant growth for the Universal Pictures release.Based on Homer’s Greek epic, The Odyssey follows King Odysseus, played by Matt Damon, on a 10-year journey home after the Trojan War. He battles gods and monsters while Queen Penelope and Prince Telemachus defend their kingdom from usurpers.The ensemble includes Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Tom Holland as Telemachus, Zendaya as Athena, Robert Pattinson as Antinous, Charlize Theron as Calypso, and Lupita Nyong’o in dual roles. Nolan’s ambitious adaptation has become his biggest India opener and a major global draw.- Veda &nbsp;

The Odyssey Five Days India Collection

The Odyssey Box Office Collection Nears Rs 100 Cr In India

&nbsp;&nbsp;Director H Vinoth has addressed the remake rumors around Vijay’s Jana Nayagan. He confirmed the film is 50% inspired by Balakrishna’s Bhagavanth Kesari. The clarification ends months of speculation about whether the KVN Productions project is a direct remake or an original story.Vinoth explained the first half shares nearly 60% similarities with the Telugu hit, while the second half has only 20% resemblance. He said the story shifts to a fresh track later. Jana Nayagan runs 20 minutes longer, adding new scenes and character arcs.Vinoth revealed Vijay was drawn to the core message of Bhagavanth Kesari. The screenplay was rewritten to match Vijay’s screen presence and political persona. The adaptation retains the emotional core but adds fresh action and drama tailored for Vijay’s final film before politics.Starring Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol and Mamitha Baiju, Jana Nayagan is directed by H Vinoth. Produced by KVN Productions, the film has huge buzz as Vijay’s last movie. Fans now expect a mix of familiarity and new storytelling when it releases. - Veda

Jana Nayagan Director Clarity About Remake Claims

H Vinoth Confirms Jana Nayagan Inspired By Bhagavanth Kesari

Kajal's upcoming film The India Story directed by Chettan is slated for release on 24 July 2026.The film's teaser and trailer got good response from all quarters as it highlighted the pesticides and its usage in farming and how it is impacting the lives of all.The film stars Shreyas Talpade is the lead actor.Kajal while promoting the film spoke about actors influence on the society. She said "I think actors have influence, and influence comes with responsibility. Not every film has to carry a social message- cinema also exists to entertain. But when a meaningful story comes your way and it’s told well, I think it’s worth being a part of. If a film starts conversations, encourages people to ask questions or even changes one family’s habits, that’s a wonderful outcome."Kajal then spoke about the difference between Tollywood and Bollywood. She said "I’ve been fortunate to work across several industries, and honestly, every film set develops its own culture. The South industries are often known for their discipline, planning and efficiency, while Hindi cinema brings together incredible diversity in storytelling and creative collaboration. Today, I feel those boundaries are becoming smaller. Artistes, technicians and audiences are embracing Indian cinema as one ecosystem, and I think that’s a very positive shift."---- Pramod Nandivada&nbsp;

Kajal on actors influence on society

Kajal shares her thoughts on actors influence on society

Young hero Kiran Abbavaram is known for his captivating performances and different genre entertainers. He is now coming to entertain movielovers with his upcoming romantic drama titled Chennai Love Story.The film is racing for a grand release on 24 July 2026. Now it is coming out that the makers have taken a daring step to go for the paid premiers one day earlier. The paid premiers willbe from the evening of 23 July 2026.The film has a lengthy runtime of around three hours. The film stars Sri Gouri Priya as the female lead while Ravi Namburi is directing the film.The story for the film is penned by Sai Rajesh. Mani Sharma scored music for the film and cinematography is taken care of by Vishwas Daniel.SKN and Sai Rajesh are bankrolling the project in a prestigious manner on Amrutha Productions and Mass Movie Makers .---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;