\r\nNTR fans unhappy with Dragon. Expectations are soaring on NTR-Prashanth Neel\'s action entertainer Dragon. This because NTR has immense following among masses and Prashanh Neel came up mass auctioneers like KGF and Salaar.\r\nThe makers are gearing up for the film\'s next schedule in RFC, Hyderabad. Inside talk is the makers are readying to cane high octane action sequences on NTR and others and arrangements for the same are being made.\r\nStunt choreographer Peter Heins will be overseeing the action sequences which will be taking place for the next two weeks. NTR will be sporting an old look during these action sequences. Recently reports came that the makers will be releasing the first look and title glimpse on 20 May on NTR\'s birthday.\r\nBut now disappointing news is coming that the makers may not be releasing it. Soon after the completion of this schedule, the makers will head to Jordan for another schedule.\r\nRukmini Vasanth is the female lead and Anil Kapoor is playing an important role. The music for the film is scored by Ravi Basrur.\r\n

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Dragon - Disappointment on cards

NTR fans unhappy with Dragon

\r\nThani Oruvan meant for Prabhas. Movielovers cannot forget Ravi Mohan\'s Thani Oruvan directed by Mohan Raja. The film turned out to be a superhit and the performances of Ravi Mohan and Aravind Swamy captured the imagination of all.\r\nThe film was later remade into Dhruva with Ram Charan in the lead role. Surender Reddy directed the remake. Now, speaking to scribes, Thani Oruvan director Mohan Raja made startling revelations.\r\nHe said he penned the story keeping Prabhas in the mind. He added that for some reason the project did not materialise and then Ravi Mohan joined the project and rest turned out to be a history. Fans of Prabhas are now wondering why Prabhas did not do Thani Oruvan and had he done, it would have been a sensation.\r\nCurrently Prabhas is busy with projects like Fauji, Spirit and sequels to Kalki 2898AD and Salaar. His recent release The Raja Saab failed to set the screens on fire at the box office.\r\n

Thani Oruvan meant for Pan India Star

Shocker - Thani Oruvan meant for Prabhas

First look of Female lead of Aakasamlo Oka Tara released. Dulqer Salmaan is known for his feel good youthful and romantic entertainers. He is currently starring in a youthful romantic entertainer titled interestingly as Aakasamlo Oka Tara. The film is progressing in full swing under the direction of Pavan Sadineni.

Today the makers unveiled the first glimpse of the female lead. Satvika Veeravalli is the female lead in the film. Sharing the first look, the makers posted "She carries a dream bigger than the sky&hellip;. Introducing Satvika Veeravalli - The dreamer who gives wings to #AakasamLoOkaTara"

Satvika looked beautiful and traditional in half saree and she expressed herself through her eyes. She is seen as a girl who aspires to fly to space in a village that has no basic amenities. The film also stars Shruti Haasan in a key role.

GV.Prakash Kumar is the music director for the film produced by&nbsp; Light Box, Swapna Cinemas, Vyjayanthi Movies, and Geetha Arts.

Aakasamlo Oka Tara: Female lead FL

First look of Female lead of Aakasamlo Oka Tara released

\r\nMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu first week collections touches stars. Mega Star Chiranjeevi is currently creating a rampage at the box office turning Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu arriving on Sankranti. The film directed by Anil Ravipudi opened up to unanimous positive talk right from the premiers and continuing its great run at the box office.\r\nIn the first week, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu created a blast at the box office collecting Rs 292crs and is just a matter of time that the film will enter into Rs 300crs club.\r\nChiranjeevi after a long time starred in a full length hilarious entertainer and his vintage style, mannerisms, dances, screen presence and dialogue delivery is creating a rage at the box office.\r\nNayanthara is the female lead in the film for which music is tuned by Bheems Ceciroleo. The film featured Venkatesh in a powerful cameo. Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments jointly bankrolled the project.\r\n

MSG creates blast at BO in 1st week

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu first week collections touches stars

Title glimpse of Korean Kanakaraju released. Mega Prince Varun Tej is celebrating his&nbsp; birthday today and on the occasion he is getting flooded with wishes from all quarters.

It is known that Varun Tej is starring in a film under the direction of Merlapaka Gandhi. The project is referred to VT15 and on the occasion of Varun Tej's birthday they released the title glimpse. The film as reported titled Korean Kanakaraju and the glimpse showed Varun Tej in a mass avatar.

Varun Tej surprises with his mass transformation for his role in the film. The glimpse starts with the introduction of Satya who gets detained by the Korean police. Rithika Nayak then makers her appearance and explains the backstory.

Then Varun Tej is introduced in a massy avatar carrying a katana and clad in lungi and having the tattoo of Lord Shiva on his hand. The glimpse ends with a surprise twist that Varun Tej is possessed by a spirit.

Thaman tuned music for the film produced by UV Creations and First Frame Entertainment in a prestigious manner.

Korean Kanakaraju Title Glimpse Out

Title glimpse of Varun Tej Korean Kanakaraju released

\r\nAll eyes are on Dhurandhar2 teaser. Ranveer Singh\'s Dhurandhar directed by Aditya Dhar turned out to be the blockbuster and now movie lovers are waiting eagerly for the film\'s second part. The second part is releasing on 19 March 2026 in an extravagant manner.\r\nIn the meantime, reports are coming that the film\'s teaser will be released along with Border 2 which is releasing on 23 Jan 2026.. Now people are wondering what will be in Dhurandhar2 teaser.\r\nBorder 2 stars Varun Dhawan in the lead under the direction of Anurag Singh&nbsp; Expectations are high on the project as it is the sequel to the hit film Border.\r\nThe film stars&nbsp; Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Medha Rana, Mona Singh and Sonam Bajwa in key roles. Gulshan Kumar &amp; T-Series in association with JP Dutta&rsquo;s J.P. Films are presenting the film.\r\n

All eyes are on Dhurandhar2 teaser

What is in store for Dhurandhar2 teaser

Will Sankranti releases pass the litmus test?. Sankranti 2026 gave ample treat to Tollywood movie lovers with top and young stars coming to entertain all with their films. With different genre films releasing during Sankranti, fans are extremely delighted.
Sankranti celebrations started one week earlier with Prabhas coming to entertain with his first ever horror thriller The Raja Saab directed by Maruthi. He romanced three hot beauties Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar as the female leads.
Then Chiranjeevi took the lead and came up with his Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu directed by Anil Ravipudi. Expectations soared as the Chiranjeevi decided to do a full length hilarious entertainer after a longtime. The film had Nayanthara as the female lead with Venkatesh playing a powerful cameo.
Then Ravi Teja came to entertain viewers with Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi. The film featured Ravi Teja romancing Ashika Ranganath and Sakshi Vaidya as the female leads under the direction of Kishore Tirumala. Naveen Polishetty decied to enter the fray with Anaganaga Oka Raju directed by Maari with Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female lead.
Sharwanand came to entertain with Nari Nari Naduma Murari with Samyukta and Sakshi Vaidya playing the female leads under the direction of Ram Abbaraju.
The Raja Saab despite record openings failed miserably and turned out to be a disaster. Chiranheevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is going greatguns at the box office breaking all records. Ravi Teja's Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi though decent failed to get collections as Ravi Teja's previous films failed at the box office.
Naveen Polishetty's Anaganaga Oka Raju is entertaining masses while Sharwanand's Nari Nari Naduma Murari is doing good with the word of mouth though his previous films failure impacted the collections. Now all eyes are on how these films perform as the festival is over and the litmus test starts from now.

Litmus Test for Sankranti releases

Will Sankranti releases pass the litmus test

\r\nThe re-release of Theri, a 2016 film starring Vijay, is facing uncertainty. Producer Kalaipuli Thanu is considering a request from filmmaker Mohan G to reschedule the re-release date. Mohan G\'s upcoming film Draupathi 2 is set to release on January 23, and he\'s seeking a bigger release window.\r\nMohan G appealed to Kalaipuli Thanu to support his team by rescheduling Theri\'s re-release, citing the need for a grand release in main screens. In response, Thanu stated that his banner V Creations encourages new filmmakers, emerging producers, and good films, and a decision will be made on January 19.\r\nDraupathi 2, which reunites Mohan G and Richard Rishi after Draupathi (2020) and Rudra Thandavam (2021), was initially set to release on January 15. The film was pushed to January 23 to get a bigger release. Theri, directed by Atlee, was a blockbuster hit, and the duo reunited with Vijay for Mersal and Bigil, also massive successes.\r\nThe film also starred Samantha, Amy Jackson, late filmmaker Mahendran, and Radikaa Sarathkumar. Kalaipuli Thanu\'s decision on Theri\'s re-release is expected on January 19, leaving fans wondering about the film\'s fate.\r\n

Theri Re release Plans Hit a Snag

Vijay Theri Producer Kalaipuli Thanu Reconsidering Theri Re Release

Ashika Ranganath, a talented Kannada actress, is gaining momentum in Telugu cinema. She debuted in Telugu with Nandamuri Kalyanram's Amigos and got popular with Nagarjuna's 'Naa Samiranga' and recently impressed in Ravi Teja's 'Bharta Mahasayaluklu Wignyapthi'. Ashika also played a key role in Chiranjeevi's 'Vishvambhara', set to release this summer.
Rumors suggest Ashika has bagged another prestigious Telugu film, produced by Mythri Movie Makers and directed by Srinu Vaitla. The film stars Sharwanand and is set to begin shooting in March. If confirmed, this will be Ashika's first collaboration with the young star. The film is slated for Sankranthi 2027 release.
Ashika's previous projects include Kalyanram's Amigos, and she's worked with senior heroes like Nagarjuna, Ravi Teja, and Chiranjeevi. Her pairing with Sharwanand has sparked interest, but an official announcement is awaited.
The film is expected to be a big launch for Ashika, given the strong production team and Sharwanand's rising popularity. With multiple projects in the pipeline, Ashika's Telugu career is on the rise.

Ashika Ranganath Rising telugu career

Ashika Ranganath Bags Notable Project

&nbsp;\r\nVarun Tej Konidela is a young hero from Konidela family, the son of Nagababu who\'s constantly pushing his boundaries by trying different genres in his scripts. He made his debut as a hero with Mukunda, where he played a composed and responsible youth. His next film, Kanche, was set against the backdrop of World War and caste discrimination. Varun scored marks in both his initial films for his subtle performance.\r\nFrom Loverboy to Gangster\r\nAfter facing setbacks, Varun scored big with Fidaa and Tholi Prema, where he played a loverboy that suited him perfectly. He then impressed everyone with his comedy timing in F2 and delivered a raw and rustic performance as a gangster in Gaddalakonda Ganesh. Varun has tried a wide variety of roles, including soft, menacing, humorous, and sports-based films.\r\nA Need for a Solid Hit\r\nDespite his efforts, Varun\'s recent films have disappointed at the box office, and he\'s in need of a solid hit. His latest film, VT15, is directed by Merlapaka Gandh, and the title and glimpse are to be revealed today.\r\nPersonal Milestones\r\nVarun married his long time sweetheart, actress Lavanya Tripathi, and the couple is blessed with a baby boy. The CineJosh team wishes the handsome and versatile hero Varun Tej a very happy birthday and a great year ahead.\r\n&nbsp;

Happy Birthday To Mega Prince 

Happy Birthday to the Versatile Young Hero Varun Tej

\r\nGovinda has opened up about his family\'s alleged involvement in a \"big conspiracy\", stating that they might be unknowingly used in the initial stages. He expressed concerns that his family, particularly his wife Ahuja, may be affected by the situation. Govinda has been disconnected from work for several years, and he\'s not getting desirable film offers.\r\nGovinda revealed that Ahuja often worries about him rejecting projects, but she\'s unaware of being pulled into the \"conspiracy\" herself. He believes she\'s being used as a pawn in the game, without realizing it. Govinda\'s comments come amid controversy surrounding his alleged relationship with a newcomer, which Ahuja recently spoke about in an interview.\r\nAmidst the controversy, Govinda has prayed for his family\'s welfare, especially his children Tina and Yashvardhan. He hopes for no misunderstandings and suffocation, requesting God to remove him from the problem. The couple\'s children are growing up, with Tina already debuted in Bollywood and Yashvardhan gearing up for his acting debut.\r\nAhuja had recently expressed her concerns about Govinda\'s alleged affair, stating that 2025 was a disaster for her family life. She hopes for Govinda to see sense in 2026. The couple\'s personal life has been under scrutiny, but they seem to be focusing on their family\'s well-being.\r\n

Veteran Actor On His Wife Allegations

Govinda Speaks Out on Family Involvement in Big Conspiracy

Chiranjeevi\'s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu directed by Anil Ravipudi which released as a Sankranti special on 12 Jan 2026 is casting a magic spell on movie lovers.\r\nChiranjeevi\'s vintage performance, mannerisms, style and swag is captivating not only his fans but also movie lovers. According to the latest, the film is breaking all records at the box office. The film is already entering into Rs 300crs club and now Chiranjeevi with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is breaking Pawan Kalyan\'s records and Ram Charan\'s records.\r\nMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu on Day 5 collected the highest collections in two Telugu states. Thus it crossed the fifth day collections of his son Ram Charan\'s RRR.\r\nApart from it, Mana Shankara Vara Pasad Garu crossed 2.81 million tickets sold on BookMyShow and it is expected to cross 3 million soon. This achievement enabled it to break his brother Pawan Kalyan\'s They Call Him OG record which sold 2.78 million.\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;