&nbsp;&nbsp;Nagarjuna advice on film delays. Nagarjuna is currently enjoying the success of his son Akhil's action entertainer Lenin. The film directed by Murali Kishore Abburu is doing well at the box office.Speaking at the success party of Lenin, Nagarjuna said &nbsp;“Requesting technicians, directors and musicians… If we hand over the film at least 2 weeks before release to the post production team they will carve at it till perfection. This is not about anyone else, it's about me too. I also worked on this film till the last minute. The Odyssey recently released. They announced the release date a year ahead. Why aren't we able to do that? And when we do, why do we have to postpone it?”He continued &nbsp;“I did it too for Lenin. I announced a June 26 release date, but we had to postpone. We completed shooting but the post production wasn't. It's just a request. Because I remember very well, how for my films Ninne Pelladata or Annamayya we would watch the release copy a month ahead. My question is why aren't we able to do it now? For the good of cinema, for the health of cinema, I think we must do this.”The question is will any filmmaker take Nagarjuna seriously and heed to me and ensure there won't be delays?&nbsp;- Pramod Nandivada

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Will anyone heed Nagarjuna?

Nagarjuna advice on film delays

&nbsp;Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is off to a sensational start in India. The epic has earned around ₹70 crore in the first 3 days, one of 2025’s biggest Hollywood openings. Trade calls it remarkable for a non-franchise film, driven by Nolan’s brand and IMAX demand.The film now eyes Nolan’s India record held by Oppenheimer at about ₹155 crore. Analysts say steady weekdays and a strong second weekend are key. If momentum holds, The Odyssey can cross ₹150 crore and become Nolan’s highest grosser in the country.Next weekend sees Jana Nayagan and Chennai Love Story releasing, but they target different audiences. Experts expect minimal impact on The Odyssey, which continues to draw crowds in premium formats like IMAX and 4DX with strong word of mouth.With glowing reviews, epic scale and repeat viewings, The Odyssey os well placed to rewrite Nolan’s India numbers. If collections stay stable, it could surpass _Oppenheimer_ and become Christopher Nolan’s biggest box office hit in India.- Veda

The Odyssey Emerging As Nolan Biggest Grosser In India

The Odyssey Box Office India Start And Nolan Record Chase

&nbsp;&nbsp;Telugu actress Siri Hanumanthu has joined Allu Arjun’s big pan-India film RAAKA with director Atlee. Producer SKN announced her casting at a public event. Siri was last seen in Seetha Payanam and has Chennai Love Story lined up.The makers have not revealed Siri’s character details yet and are keeping her role under wraps. The move has sparked curiosity online. RAAKA is currently being filmed in Mumbai. So far, Deepika Padukone is the only other lead actress officially confirmed for the high-budget action film.Backed by Sun Pictures, RAAKA is mounted on a huge scale and targets a late 2027 theatrical release. The film features action, drama and mass elements tailored for a pan-India audience. Expectations are sky high after the Allu Arjun-Atlee collaboration announcement.Music composer Sai Abhyankkar is scoring the soundtrack, which is already generating buzz among fans. With shooting progressing steadily, more cast and story details are expected soon. Siri’s inclusion adds fresh talent to the star-studded lineup, increasing hype around the film.- Veda

Surprise Addition To RAAKA

Siri Hanumanthu Joins Allu Arjun And Atlee’s RAAKA

&nbsp;&nbsp;Niharika Konidela’s debut production Committee Kurrollu won Best Telugu Feature Film at the 72nd National Film Awards. The actor-producer called it the “most happiest moment of my 32-year life.” The rural drama struck a balance between critical acclaim and box office success with newcomers in lead roles.Directed by Yadhu Vamsi, the film was praised for authentic village setting, emotional storytelling and relatable characters. It emerged as one of Telugu cinema’s notable films this year. The National honor cements its place and marks a strong start for Niharika’s Pink Elephant Pictures banner.This is the second National Award for the Konidela family. Decades ago, Niharika’s father Naga Babu won the Nargis Dutt Award for Rudraveena starring Chiranjeevi at the 36th National Awards. The film was lauded for national integration but underperformed commercially.With Committee Kurrollu, Niharika achieved both praise and profits. She is now producing Bhari starring Varun Tej, a rural sports drama based on volleyball in Andhra Pradesh. After a National Award debut, all eyes are on how she shapes her next productions. - Veda

Mega Princess On Cloud Nine

Konidela Family’s Second National Award After Rudraveena

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yash’s pan-India film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is building hype after Tabaahi became a hit. Makers are now readying the second single featuring Yash and Tara Sutaria. Composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami, the track has vocals by Siddharth Basrur.Unlike the first song with Kiara Advani, this one will showcase Yash-Tara chemistry. Buzz suggests the single may drop tomorrow, though no official date is out. Fans are tracking updates closely as the film’s promotions gain pace ahead of its big theatrical release.Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic stars Yash, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi and Rukmini Vasanth. The neo-noir action drama is among 2025’s most awaited Indian releases with high production scale and dark themes.Reports claim the official trailer could arrive on August 8, but the team hasn’t confirmed. With chartbuster music, a pan-India cast and Geetu’s direction, Toxic is shaping into a major event film. Promotions are expected to intensify in the coming weeks. - Veda

Get Ready For Toxic Second Single

Toxic Second Song With Yash And Tara Sutaria Gears Up For Release

&nbsp;Even as the Indian Government is promoting the usage of E20 fuel as an alternative to diesel and petrol in the backdrop of neverending middle east crisis, many are expressing their concerns over the efficiency.In the midst of all this, Sr Naresh shared his views. He came up with the following post.I am not anti-national, but this ethanol Petrol is giving heart attacks from bike users to high-end car users . My friend( a sympathiser of BJP) &nbsp;who bought Toyota Camry recently had to change the engine valves. Which cost him 3.5 lks . If the same happens to my new Porsche Panamera the cost would be approx 12 lks. So I had to shift to high octane 100 &nbsp;Petrol at the cost of. Rs 165 rs a litre . What about bike users or anyone for that matter? nightmares. As a former leader of bjp &nbsp;i understand, the party has a strong think tank plans a,b&amp; c &nbsp;but this decision to protect the environment at the cost of crores &nbsp;of people certainly look very hasty &amp; radical . With about 2 &nbsp;years for the next elections &amp; the last results which ended up in a coalition government &nbsp;is any indication , this is red signal for the Bjp. Small countries like Brazil have successfully implemented ethanol in a phase wise manner and succeeded. Why the hurry? &nbsp;See the cost of various petrol variants I posted below . Just telling.- Pramod Nandivada

Naresh voices against E20 fuel

Sr Naresh attacks E20 fuel

YRF’s Alpha has ended its theatrical run with around ₹55 crore India net. The first female-led film in the Spy Universe starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari recorded the franchise’s lowest collection. It is also the first Spy film to finish with only a double-digit net total.Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha featured Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor in key roles. Despite action sequences and a new female-centric angle, audience interest remained low. Trade reports cite weak word of mouth and competition as key reasons behind the disappointing theatrical performance.The Spy Universe decline continued with Tiger 3 managing average numbers and War 2 underperforming. Alpha’s rejection marks the third straight setback. The franchise earlier delivered big hits like Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War and Pathaan with high-octane action.Following Alpha’s result, YRF has reportedly shelved upcoming projects including the planned Tiger vs Pathaan crossover. With audience fatigue toward spy thrillers growing, the studio will reassess strategy. Future sequels and spin-offs now remain uncertain as YRF focuses on rebuilding momentum. - Veda&nbsp;

Alpha Box Office Ends At ₹55 Cr Lowest In YRF Spy Universe

Alpha Ends Its Disastrous Run At BO

Kajal who is known for her intense performances is coming to entertain movie lovers with The India Story which is releasing on 24 July 2026.During the promotions Kajal shared her views on bold scenes. She said , "I can only speak about myself. I have never done such roles. I have never been up for intimacy on screen, or wearing anything that I am not comfortable with - for example, a bikini on screen. I have never done roles like that because I feel uncomfortable. I just say no. I have rejected many big films because of this reason. But I am okay to give it up. That is my personal boundary and I don't want to cross it. That is an internal thing for me."She added, "I wasn't okay with doing very intimate scenes because that is where I draw the line personally. It's a private thing and it is not okay to display on screen. I had my personal boundaries and I respected that. I stayed true to that."On women being judged differently than men on intimate scenes in films, Kajal said &nbsp;"I think it becomes a personal choice. A man should use his brain and make a choice if he wants to do it or not. It should come from inside, that I don't want to do it. Women are more cautious about it."---- Pramod Nandivada&nbsp;

Kajal shocker on bold scenes

Kajal shares her views on bold scenes

Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi directed by Apoorva Lakhia is the cynosure of all eyes and it is &nbsp;inspired by the &nbsp;PVC (Param Vir Chakra) recipient Colonel B Santosh Babu, the officer who led the Indian troops during the &nbsp;clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers that occurred in June 2020 at the border.Recently reports came that the film will be releasing only in 2027 as there are many issues to be resolved. In the midst of all this, today the makers came up with a new poster and this is triggering speculation that the film will be releasing on 2026.The makers poster showed "A soldier's promise.A family's strength.A nation's pride.#SalmanKhan #Maatrubhumi". But surprisingly the name of the director went missing. Instead, it simply carries the credit, "A Film By Salman Khan Films."The film is &nbsp;based on accounts from the book India's Most Fearless 3 by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh.Zeyn Shaw, Ankur Bhatia, and Harshil Sha are playing important roles in the film.---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Maatrubhumi release only in 2026

Maatrubhumi new poster springs surprise

&nbsp;Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha Thadani is all set to make her entry into Tollywood with Jayakrishna's Srinivasa Mangapuram which is releasing on 30 July 2026.Speaking to scribes, Rasha Thadani talks about Mahesh Babu's song Kurchi Madhatapethi from Guntur Kaaram. The song became extremely popular for Mahesh Babu, Sreeleela's energetic dance moves. Thaman scored thumping music for the song. Guntur Kaaram is directed by Trivikram Srinivas.Rasha says "I absolutely love that song," says Rasha, adding, "I always insist on playing energetic songs like 'Kurchi Madathapetti' during my photoshoots because they instantly lift my mood and give me a lot of energy."Kurchi Madathapetti song created a sensation on social media gettng morethan 700 million views on youtube. It is only the third Telugu song to achieve the milestone after 'Butta Bomma' and 'Ramuloo Ramulaa' from Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo..---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Hot Beauty talks about Mahesh song

Rasha Thadani talks about Kurchi Madathapetti song

Bollywood audiences are embracing comedy again after years of action and romance dominance. After 2025 flops like Housefull 5, Son Of Sardaar 2, Masti 4, and Bhoothnii, the genre has bounced back strongly this year. Trade experts say laughter is driving footfalls in 2026.Akshay Kumar led the revival with horror-comedy Bhoot Bangla, which became a major summer hit. His adventure comedy Welcome To The Jungle also crossed ₹190 crore despite mixed reviews. Romantic comedy Cocktail 2 started slow but grew through word of mouth into a decent run.Dhamaal 4 entered the ₹100 crore club even after initial negative reviews. With low competition this week, it is expected to add another ₹25-40 crore and secure profits. The success mirrors early 2000s Bollywood when multi-starrer comedies ruled box office with repeat value.Analysts note 2026 marks a full-circle moment for Hindi comedy. Films with ensemble casts, clean humor, and family appeal are working again. After action fatigue, viewers want light entertainment. If this trend continues, comedy could reclaim its crown as Bollywood’s most bankable genre.- Veda

Is The Comedy Era Back In Bollywood

Comedy Films Make Big Comeback In Bollywood In 2026

For long rumours have been thick and fast that Anupama Parameswaran is in relationship with Chiyaan Vikram's son Dhruv Vikram.In the midst of all this,Anupama Parameswaran came up with a cryptic caption accompanying her latest Instagram post has fueled rumors that she may have parted ways with actor Dhruv Vikram, with whom she has been linked for quite some time. Anupama shared a series of photographs on Instagram with the caption: "Oops!! Sorry for the photo dump. Turns out, when you don't have to wait for approvals, a song selection, or someone else's caption… posting becomes a lot more fun."Many speculated that they are parting ways with several &nbsp;users noticing that Anupama is not following Dhruv Vikram.Some are saying it was just a casual post and may simply reflect Anupama's thoughts on social media independence and has nothing to do with her personal life.---- Pramod Nandivada