Mohanlal and Tharun Moorthy's highly anticipated collaboration, L366, is set to begin shooting on January 23. The film marks the duo's second project together, following the massive success of Thudarum in 2025. Initially announced as L365, the project has undergone changes, with Moorthy taking over as director in December 2025.

Despite script changes, L366 is touted as a fresh project, with Ratheesh Ravi continuing as writer. The film revolves around a police investigation, with Mohanlal playing a cop. The team boasts impressive talent, including Shaji Kumar as cinematographer, Vivek Harshan as editor, Jakes Bejoy as music composer, and Vishnu Govind as sound designer.

The film's shoot will reportedly begin at Thodupuzha, with Mohanlal returning after Drishyam 3. Unconfirmed reports suggest Meera Jasmine will play the female lead, reuniting with Mohanlal after Hridayapoorvam in a cameo. Produced by Ashiq Usman, L366 promises to be an edge of the seat experience, given the strong lineup.

Director Tharun Moorthy confirmed the update on social media, sharing a script image with the caption: &ldquo;Yes, it&rsquo;s officially #L366. Write. Rewrite. Write. Rewrite. Finally locked&hellip; to rewrite once again .&rdquo; The suspense thriller is set to release on April 2, with fans eagerly awaiting the Mohanlal Meera Jasmine reunion.

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Mohanlal Tharun Moorthy Reunion Takes Center Stage with L366

AR Rahman has finally spoken out after facing backlash over his recent comments on the Hindi Film Industry. In a video message on Instagram, he clarified that his intentions were misunderstood and expressed his love and respect for India.\r\nRahman described music as his lifelong medium of connection and service, emphasizing that he never intended to hurt sentiments. \"India is my inspiration, my teacher, and my home,\" he said, adding that he understands intentions can sometimes be misunderstood. The music composer highlighted his continued commitment to Indian culture and young talent, sharing projects he\'s worked on, including collaborations with young Naga musicians and the Sunshine Orchestra.\r\nThe controversy began when Rahman spoke about the decline of work from Bollywood, hinting at possible \"communal\" bias in the industry. Reactions poured in, with actor Kangana Ranaut responding strongly and sharing personal allegations. Rahman chose not to respond to these, focusing instead on his dedication to music that bridges generations.\r\nRahman concluded his message by expressing gratitude and reaffirming his commitment to music that honours the past, celebrates the present, and inspires the future. \"Jai Hind and Jai Bharat,\" he said, seeking to put the controversy to rest.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

ARR Reacts About His Comments 

AR Rahman Breaks Silence After Controversial Bollywood Remarks

The success of Sankranthiki Vastunnam has sparked excitement among fans, with a sequel now in the works. Director Anil Ravipudi and star Venkatesh are collaborating once again, and discussions are underway to take the franchise forward. The film\'s massive hit status and appreciation from family audiences have put the team in a celebratory mood.\r\nAnil Ravipudi is working on a script that\'s expected to match or surpass the first part\'s success. The sequel aims to retain the fun-filled and family-friendly tone that resonated with audiences. Venkatesh, who shares a great chemistry with Anil Ravipudi, is excited to continue the franchise. Their past collaborations F2, F3, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam have yielded blockbusters, and the lastest Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu is no exception.\r\nThe sequel is likely to release during the Sankranthi festival, but the makers are taking their time to ensure quality. No official announcement on cast or release plans will be made until the script is finalized. Fans can look forward to another entertaining ride with the Anil Ravipudi-Venkatesh duo.\r\nWith Sankranthiki Vasthunam Part 2 on the horizon, audiences can expect more laughter and entertainment from this beloved franchise. The team\'s dedication to delivering quality content is evident, and fans are eagerly awaiting the next installment. Dil Raju will producer the Sequel too who has already delivered numerous superhits with Director Anil Ravipudi in his banner.&nbsp;

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Is Sankranthiki Vastunnam 2 Would Be Anil Ravipudi Next

Dulquer Salmaan is renowned for his versatile and impactful performances. He was last seen in Kaantha and though the film didnot do well at the box office, Dulquer cast a magic spell on movie lovers with his performance.\r\nHe is now busy with his upcoming romantic entertainer Aakasamlo Oka Tara. The film directed by Pavan Sadineni and it is progressing at a brisk pace.\r\nAccording to the latest, the film\'s female lead will be announced tomorrow. Sharing the details the makers came up with the new post. The first glimpse will be released tomorrow at 11 AM. It is known that Satvika Veeravalli is the female lead in the film.\r\nThe film features Shruti Haasan in an important role. The music for the film&nbsp; is scored by GV.Prakash Kumar and the film is bankrolled by Light Box, Swapna Cinemas, Vyjayanthi Movies, and Geetha Arts.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

AOT beauty to be unveiled

Aakasamlo Oka Tara beautiful announcement arriving

Naveen Polishetty's latest film, Anaganaga Oka Raju, has emerged as the second most popular movie among audiences, right after Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu for this Sankranthi. The rural comedy has been registering impressive numbers at the box office, with a worldwide gross of â‚¹82 crores in just four days.
With Anaganaga Oka Raju, Naveen Polishetty has achieved a hat-trick of $1 million dollar films at the US Box Office, following the success of Jathirathnalu and Miss Shetty Mister Polishetty. The film has also reached break-even status across all centers, crossing â‚¹30 crore share and taking all parties involved into profits. The strong advance bookings for Sunday indicate that the film is likely to cross the â‚¹100 crore mark within its first week itself.
The film's success can be attributed to its engaging comedy, strong performance by Naveen Polishetty, and festive timing. Directed by Maari, Anaganaga Oka Raju has been praised for its simple yet effective narrative, with Naveen Polishetty's comic timing being a major highlight. The film is also benefiting from the Sankranti holiday season, which has contributed to its impressive box office performance.
As Anaganaga Oka Raju continues its successful run, it's clear that Naveen Polishetty has delivered another hit film. With its current momentum, the film is poised to become one of the biggest successes of 2026.

Anaganaga Oka Raju Into Profits

AOR Into Profits

\r\nRam Charan on failures, setbacks and Chiranjeevi legacy. Ram Charan speaking to scribes shared his thoughts on carrying his dad Chiranjeevi\'s legacy and also dealing with the failures and setbacks.\r\nOn Carrying his dad Chiranjeevi Legacy and his uncle Pawan Kalyan Influence\r\nIt&rsquo;s a beautiful advantage to have that kind of insight and experience from the family. You learn everything a little quicker than someone who is starting fresh from an acting school. And frankly, I saw it only as an advantage,&rdquo; &ldquo;It was not difficult for me; it was difficult for the audience to accept it.&rdquo;\r\nSuccess and Failues\r\nFrankly, I don&rsquo;t take myself too seriously. From 8 to 6, I do my job very religiously, and after that, I just forget what I do. I don&rsquo;t dwell on my success.&rdquo; &ldquo;Failures are tough. It does take you a notch back.&rdquo;\r\nNTR Driving Skills\r\nThere are very few co-actors who enjoy driving. I think NTR is a crazy, mad driver. I&rsquo;ve heard from friends who have had very weird experiences when they sat in the passenger seat. I&rsquo;ve had one experience with him. But, I guess he&rsquo;s the safest of the lot.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nBonding with NTR\r\nThe only path we could take was friendship because we were bored with the news of rivalry for more than three decades.&rdquo;&nbsp; &ldquo;It\'s a support system. We complement each other, and we can share a few secrets that will never get out.&rdquo;\r\n

Ram Charan candid on Chiru legacy

Ram Charan on failures setbacks and Chiranjeevi legacy

Ajith converse with Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan during Dubai race. Ajith is currently busy participating in Dubai 24H Series. During the event he had chat with Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan and the snaps are now going viral on social media.

In a now-viral video, Ajith Kumar is seen interacting with Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan at the racing circuit. Singer-songwriter GV Prakash was also present at the event and later shared a picture from the venue on Instagram.

Directed by A L Vijay, the 90-minute documentary will capture Ajith&rsquo;s involvement in global motorsport events, including endurance races such as the Dubai 24H Series.

A source shared &ldquo;Many youngsters carry dreams that eventually slip away due to life&rsquo;s pressures. This film is an attempt to inspire them to pursue those dreams,&rdquo;

Ajith&rsquo;s racing outings have attracted strong backing from the film fraternity. During the Dubai 24H Series, Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan were spotted at the circuit cheering him on, with visuals from their meeting in Abu Dhabi circulating widely on social media.

Actor Sibi Sathyaraj, who also met Ajith at the event, praised his dedication in a social media post, expressing admiration for the hard work the star has put into pursuing his passion alongside his film career.

Dubai Race- Ajith with Nayanthara

Ajith converse with Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan during Dubai race

\r\nNetizens find fault with Alia Bhatt manja video. Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt came up with a video against manja and netizens started trolling her calling hear a hypocrite.\r\nAlia Bhatt made a video highlighting the ill effects of manja and how it is killing the birds. She captioned the video , &ldquo;A little bit of love goes a long way,&rdquo; and posted on social media.\r\nFans said&nbsp; on one hand, Alia Bhatt advocates for birds that could die because of the carelessly flying kites. On the other hand, she wears clothes made of leather and bags that have animal skin on them. People started pointing out how this care for animals only matters as long as her luxury is safe and sound.\r\n&nbsp;A netizen wrote, &ldquo;Isn\'t she the brand ambassador of Gucci. Where does that exotic leather come from madam?&rdquo;\r\nAnother Redditor wrote, &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t fly kites, burst crackers, play holi but please fly private and use leather bags.&rdquo;\r\n&ldquo;I mean the message itself isn\'t wrong, manja does kill birds. but yeah coming from someone who probably hasn\'t thought twice about leather and all that, it\'s hard to take seriously. classic bollywood activism - surface level only,&rdquo; said another netizen.\r\n

Alia Bhatt trolled for Manja video

Netizens find fault with Alia Bhatt manja video

\r\nAllu Arjun family snaps from Tokyo goes viral. Allu Arjun landed in Tokyo to promote his film Pushpa The Rule which released in Japanese language couple of days back.\r\nAllu Arjun arrived in Tokyo along with his family, comprising of his wife Sneha Reddy and Children Arha and Ayan. The snaps of Allu Arun in Tokyo along with his family are going viral.\r\nHe along with his family visited Sensoji Temple and offered his prayers. The family photographs from Tokyo have also offered fans a glimpse into the actor&rsquo;s personal life during an international tour, drawing attention to the balance he maintains between work and family commitments.\r\nOn the professional front, Allu Arjun is busy with his upcoming project AA22xA6 with Atlee and he lined up his next with Lokesh Kangaraj on the eve of Sankranti. Apart from it, rumours have it that he will also team up with Trivikram Srinivas.\r\n

Allu Arun enjoys with family in Tokyo

Allu Arjun family snaps from Tokyo goes viral

\r\nRam Charan look from Peddi shocks all. Ram Charan is currently busy shooting for his upcoming film Peddi. The film directed by Buchhi Babu Sana is progressing at a brisk pace.\r\nThe film is slated for a grand release on 27 March 2026. The film stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead while Divyenndu Sharma, Jagapathi Babu and Shiva Rajkumar are playing important roles. Oscar winner Rahman is the music director.\r\nIn the meantime, Ram Charan shared new BTS photos from the film and his macho look is now going viral on social media. . The image, which has since gained traction on social media platforms, depicts the actor displaying a noticeably bulked-up physique, in line with the requirements of his character for the film. The post has contributed to raising expectations for the portrayal of his role in Peddi.\r\nRam Charan wrote, &ldquo;Fired up. Working in silence. Ready for the next challenge @Peddimovie.&rdquo;The film is produced in a prestigious manner by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the Vriddhi Cinemas banner.\r\n

Ram Charan turns into beast mode

Ram Charan look from Peddi shocks all

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu reaches breakeven in a week. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu riding high on the vintage Chiranjeevi is on a roll at the box office.

According to the latest, the film reached breakeven in all centres with in six days of its release and it is a great achievement. The makers are over the moon and are now after the success meet will be visiting theatres.

The cast and crew will be visiting the theatres in&nbsp; Eluru, Ganapavaram, Tanuku, Ravulapalem, and Rajahmundry to delight the movie lovers. The film already nearing Rs 300crs and in six days it grossed more than Rs 260crs.

The film starred Chiranjeevi as NIA agent while Nayanthara played the role of a successful businesswoman. Venkatesh played a powerful cameo under the direction of Anil Ravipudi.

Bheems Ceciroleo is the music director for the film whch stars Catherine Tresa, Sunil, VTV Ganesh, Revanth, Harsha Vardhan, Sachin Khedekar, and Abhinav Gomatam in important roles.

MSG on roll - Reaches Breakeven

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu reaches breakeven in a week

\r\nOnline ticketing apps are exploiting producers. Ace producer Anil Sunkara speaking to scribes said that online ticketing apps like BookMyShow and others are exploiting the producers.\r\nHe said &ldquo;BookMyShow or any such apps have begun exploiting us and cashing in on our weaknesses,&rdquo; He continued &ldquo;They inform us that a certain amount needs to be paid for a rating of nine. In a competitive business like cinema, a producer naturally wants a rating of ten, and they quote a higher price for that.&rdquo;\r\nHe added &ldquo;As a producer and businessman, I was tempted and ended up paying them,&rdquo; He revealed &ldquo;Realising our folly, all the producers on board of the guild held a meeting with app promoters and urged them to remove this paid rating system, as it was affecting collections. We asked them to take it down, but they declined, stating that it was part of their business model and advertising structure.&rdquo;\r\nHe said &ldquo;What we wanted to stop were these unorganised and paid ratings on apps,&rdquo; and concluded &ldquo;Now, our film Naari Naari Naduma Murari will also seek legal protection against fake ratings offered as part of paid packages. Other producers will follow suit, as this practice has crossed all limits.&rdquo;\r\n