&nbsp;People blast Janhvi for cringe role in Peddi. Ram Charan's Peddi is set to hit the screens on 4 June 2026. The film is helmed by Buchi Babu Sana and the film's teaser and trailer got good response from all quarters.Janhvi is playing the role of female lead and she will be seen as a village belle Achiyamma. Now, netizens seeing Janhvi in trailer and teaser felt that the “hyper sexualization of the actress feels completely out of place.”Social media users commented that the “hyper sexualization of the actress feels completely out of place.” Several viewers specifically targeted the way Janhvi was presented visually in the trailer. Comments like, “What is Janhvi Kapoor even doing in this film?” and “She has exposed so much off-screen that seeing her doing sexy roles does not excite me anymore” A director on anonymity said “Janhvi’s village belle role in Peddi looks similar to her role in Devara, where she walks with swagger and delivers a few punchlines. Since they sign a Bollywood actress, directors like to present her glamorously, but this backfired in both movies. We have never seen a rural girl behaving boldly like this. Telugu directors are going overboard and failing her.” &nbsp;

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Peddi: Janhvi role criticised

People blast Janhvi for cringe role in Peddi

&nbsp;&nbsp;Rana to enter Mirai 2. Movie lovers cannot forget the film Mirai. The film, directed by Karthik Gattamneni with Teja Sajja, Manoj Manchu, Ritika Nayak, Shriya Saran, Jayaram, Jagapathi Babu did well at the box office.The film with mythological touch appealed to viewers and the performance of Manchu Manoj in the role of a powerful antagonist surprised all. The film ended with the lead to the sequel.Now speculation is increasing on the film's sequel. Reports have it that Teja Sajja already started shooting for the sequel Visakhapatnam. Now exciting info is coming that the sequel may star Hot Hunk Rana in a powerful role. He is holding discussions with the makers and positive outcome is expected in the coming days.It has been a longtime since Rana starred in a project. Teja Sajja and director Karthik Ghattamaneni held lot of discussions before finalising the script for the sequel. The film's music is tuned by Hari Gowra.&nbsp;

Hot Hunk to power Mirai 2

Rana to enter Mirai 2

&nbsp;Mega 158 launched in style. Mega Star Chiranjeevi's 158th project with Bobby has been the cynosure of all eyes. The project referred to Mega 158 was launched in style today with a traditional pooja ceremony.AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan, Mega Brother Naga Babu graced the launch event turning it into a delightful watch. Pawan Kalyan sounded the clap board for the muhurat shot and Chiranjeevi's daughter and producer Sushmita Konidela turned on the camera. Naga Babu gave the script to the director Bobby.Expectations are high on the project as Chiranjeevi and Bobby earlier came up with the hit film Waltair Veerayya. The film stars Anaswara Rajan as the female lead and she is expected to play the role of Chiranjeevi's daughter.Rumours have it that the film will also feature Mohanlal, Priyamani, Anurag Kashyap, and Bandla Ganesh in important roles. Thaman is the music director, while and Vijay Karthik Kannan &nbsp;as the cinematographer. Avinash Kolla &nbsp;has been roped in as the production designer.The film is bankrolled in a prestigious manner by KVN Productions banner. &nbsp;

Mega 158 launched in style

Mega Brothers launch Mega 158 in style

&nbsp;The Dragon glimpse has set a new all time record for Indian cinema. In just 24 hours, the glimpse crossed 36.74 million views and 475K likes on a single channel. This is now India’s most viewed film glimpse in a single day. The huge response shows the massive craze for NTR and director Prashanth Neel’s first combo. Fans called it mass destruction and celebrated Luger with fire emojis across social media.Dragon beat Toxic at 36M, Peddi at 31.15M, Where is Pushpa Hindi at 27.67M, and Devara at 26.17M to claim the top spot. The glimpse gave the first look at NTR’s dark character Luger. It showed intense action, strong visuals, and a new violent tone from Prashanth Neel. The background score and styling of NTR got special praise.Many fans said the glimpse felt like a full teaser because of its scale. The makers dropped it on NTR's birthday as a surprise, and it trended at number one in India and in many overseas markets within hours. The hashtag Dragon stayed on top across platforms for the full day.Dragon is a two part pan India film produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts. The shoot is moving at a fast pace. NTR has already shot major portions in Hyderabad and other states. Action blocks and key drama scenes are complete. The next schedule will focus on high voltage sequences and a special face off. The team plans to wrap most of NTR’s part by mid 2027. Dragon is set for a June 2027 release.

NTR Dragon Glimpse Sets New All India Record

Dragon Glimpse Creates History With 36.7M Views in 24 Hours

&nbsp;&nbsp;Rashmika Mandanna posted a teaser of her new song Tujhko from Cocktail 2 and fans loved it. The clip went viral fast because of the soft tune and Arijit Singh’s voice. But soon after, Rashmika deleted the post from her social media. This move left fans confused. Many people are now asking if it was a planned leak or if the team removed it due to pressure.The song teaser first played at a Cocktail 2 event on Monday, May 18. While the dance song Mashooqa released on time, Tujhko kept spreading online through fan posts and leaks. One fan said the full song was even uploaded by a YouTube channel before the official launch.Fans tagged the makers and asked why the video was not taken down. Till Wednesday morning, the full song was still live on some pages linked to Rashmika. Cocktail 2 is the next part of the 2012 hit film Cocktail. The first film had Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty.The new film talks about love, modern bonds, and heartbreak. Homi Adajania is the director. Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna play the main roles. Tujhko is a romantic track sung by Arijit Singh. The film is set to release later this year. Fans now wait for the official song drop and hope the makers clear the air on the deleted teaser.

Rashmika Post Delete Sparks Debate

Rashmika Deletes Cocktail 2 Song Teaser After Leak

&nbsp;The Peddi trailer has created huge buzz online, apart from Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor is the biggest talking point. Director Buchi Babu Sana showed only a few shots of her, but fans loved her look, grace, and chemistry with Ram Charan. Social media is full of praise for her screen presence. At the trailer launch, Ram Charan also spoke highly of Janhvi’s acting and dance, calling her role one of the film’s key highlights. This has raised expectations for her performance.The team is keeping Janhvi’s role a secret to build suspense. Reports say she has a strong and emotional part that drives the story from the first half. Her track with Ram Charan may not follow the usual love story format and could be fresh and unique. This plan has made fans more curious about how her character fits into the film. Unlike her debut in Telugu with Devara, Janhvi will have more screen time and importance in Peddi.A special song with Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor, and Shruti Haasan will come after the interval. The song will be shown at a big event in Bhopal on May 23, where AR Rahman may also perform live.Peddi is planning a large pan India campaign, and Janhvi will be a major face for promotions in all languages. With the trailer already a hit, Peddi can help Janhvi grow stronger in South cinema and lead to more big films.

Janhvi In Peddi Becomes Talking Point

Janhvi Kapoor Role Raises Curiosity In Peddi Trailer

&nbsp;&nbsp;The Tamil film industry is looking for a new leader. Rajinikanth is now older and picks fewer roles. Vijay left films to work as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister. Ajith Kumar’s high fees make it hard to plan big films with him. This gap gives Suriya a real chance to take the top spot.With Karuppu turning into a huge blockbuster, makers are ready to back him with large scale projects. Karuppu is now Suriya’s biggest hit and the highest grossing Tamil film of 2026. &nbsp;Suriya’s strength is his reach across all markets. He has a strong fan base in Tamil Nadu, Telugu states, Karnataka, Kerala, and overseas.Very few Tamil stars can pull big numbers in every region like him. Karuppu’s success proved that he can open well and run long across languages. He also has a strong OTT following that adds to his box office power. If he picks the right scripts, he can deliver back to back hits in all territories.For Suriya to lead, he needs smart film choices. He should balance mass appeal with solid content that works pan India. Big action films, emotional dramas, and unique roles can help him grow his market. With top stars stepping back, the time is perfect for Suriya to take charge. If he plans well, he can become the most bankable star in Tamil cinema and rule the box office for years. His next is Vishwanath &amp; Sons, a family rom-com.&nbsp;

Golden Opportunity For Suriya

Suriya Can Become Tamil Cinema’s Next Box Office King

&nbsp;&nbsp;Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2 hit Netflix outside India on May 15 and quickly became a global hit. The spy thriller earned over 1.3 billion dollars at the box office and is now doing the same on OTT. In its first weekend from May 15 to 17, the film got 1.8 million views. It entered the Top 10 in 17 countries and took the number 1 spot in 9 countries. It also ranked 5th on Netflix’s global non English films list.The film stars Ranveer Singh as undercover spy Hamza Ali Mazari. Akshaye Khanna and Sanjay Dutt play key roles. Director Aditya Dhar, who made Uri The Surgical Strike, returns with this action sequel. The Netflix cut is called Raw and Undekha and has 3 extra minutes of deleted action scenes not shown in theatres.This uncut version is now streaming in more than 190 countries. During its theatre run, Dhurandhar 2 sold over 109K tickets on BookMyShow in just one hour of advance booking. Fans in India are waiting for the local OTT release. Dhurandhar 2 will stream on JioHotstar in multiple languages from June 4. Netflix India will release the film on June 19.This step by step release plan helps the film reach more viewers after its huge theatre run. The sequel builds on the first film’s spy universe and offers bigger action, sharper drama, and a darker story. With strong global numbers and fan demand, Dhurandhar 2 is set to be one of the biggest Indian OTT releases of the year.

Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge Rules OTT Too

Dhurandhar 2 Tops Netflix in 9 Countries

&nbsp;&nbsp;NTR is set to play the darkest character of his career in Dragon, confirms director Prashanth Neel. The glimpse of the film dropped on Neel’s birthday and instantly grabbed attention across social media. Neel revealed that he spent three years writing NTR’s character named Luger, calling it the most intense role he has ever created. Known for KGF and Salaar, Neel said this role goes beyond grey shades and enters full negative territory.This marks a bold shift for NTR, who is loved for his hero and mass roles. Dragon will not show a villain turning good. Luger is written as a pure villain from start to end, making it risky but fresh for fans. The film is a two-part pan India project bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts. It has already locked a huge 55 Cr overseas deal even before the first look.Dragon is planned for a June 2027 release and will clash with big Hollywood films. Fans are now waiting to see how NTR transforms into Luger on screen..The buzz around Dragon is high after Neel called Luger his darkest written character yet. NTR has done grey roles before, but this is his first full negative lead. The makers are betting big on the combo of NTR’s star power and Neel’s intense storytelling.With two parts planned, Dragon aims to expand Neel’s universe after KGF and Salaar. The 55 Cr overseas business shows strong confidence from distributors. More updates on the shoot and cast are expected soon as the team gears up for a 2027 release.

NTR Plays His Darkest Role Ever in Dragon

Prashanth Neel About NTR Character In Dragon

&nbsp;Salman class to scribes for this reason. Salman Khan schooled scribes when he was at Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai. When Salman was spotted at Hinduja Hospital, scribes started shouting Bhai, Bhai.In the videos shared on Instagram, Salman is seen admonishing the photographers and asking them how they would behave if one of their own was inside the hospital. The photographers were then heard apologizing to him.As worried fans started enquiring, He wrote, “I was not talking about myself. How can I be alone when I have such a large and amazing family and friends? And how can I feel lonely when I have all of you, your wishes and prayers? I would be the most ungrateful person ever. Sometimes I get tired of being around people all the time, so I just need some me time. That’s it (sic).”Salman is currently starring in the direction of Vamsi Paidipally. Nayanthara is the female lead in the film.&nbsp;

Salman takes class to scribes

Salman class to scribes for this reason

&nbsp;Ravi Mohan couple of days back became emotional and brokedown in front of the scribes alleging emotional blackmail, tortute etc. He later vowed not to do films till his divorce issue with Aarthi is solved.Now, Ravi Mohan decided to turn spiritual and took Ayyappa Mala deeksha. He , has now donned the sacred maala and begun a period of fasting as part of his preparations for a pilgrimage to Sabarimala.RaviMohan has begun his Sabarimala fasting by wearing the Maalai, marking a period of devotion, and spiritual reflection. During Ayyappa Deeksha, devotees usually wear simple and modest clothes, most commonly in black, blue, or saffron, along with the sacred Ayyappa mala. Ravi Mohan was seen dressed in blue as part of the observance. The deeksha, which generally lasts between 41 and 48 days, is a period of spiritual discipline and preparation.Earlier he thundered "Enough is enough. I refrained from opening up all these days. Now, the time has come. People think Ravi Mohan aka Jayam Ravi is a soft person. I have been that way, but not anymore," &nbsp;

Ravi Mohan takes on spiritual route

After emotional breakdown, Ravi Mohan on Deeksha

&nbsp;Dulquer Salmaan enjoys tremendous fan following among all sections and especially among females as they consider him as their heart throb for his handsome and charming looks.He is currently starring in the film titled I'm Game and it is generating immense interest among movie lovers. The makers today announced the film's release date. The film will be releasing on 20 August as Onam festival. Dulquer announced the film's release date with a striking poster.The film makers Dulquer Salmaan 's return to the Malayalam industry after his film King Of Kotha in 2023. I'm Game is helmed by Nahas Hidhayath, and Dulquer Salmaan and Jom Varghese are coming together to produce the film under the banner of Wayfarer Films. Dulquer came up with the message , "The countdown ends and the real game begins! ‘I’m Game’ is locked, loaded, and arriving in theaters this August 20 for the ultimate Onam celebration! Get ready to witness the magic on the big screen (sic)."&nbsp; &nbsp;