&nbsp;&nbsp; Prashanth Neel horror film 418 release date locked. Prashanth Neel who is known for his intense high octane action entertainers is busy with his film Dragon with NTR, which is progressing at a brisk pace.Apart from it, Prashanth Neel is presenting a horror film titled 418. According to the latest, the film locked its release date. The film will be releasing on 31 July 2026. The film is bankrolled in a prestigious manner by Mythri Movie Makers banner. This happens to be their first horror genre till now.The film stars &nbsp;Preethi Pagadala who shot to fame through social media and also features Charan Lakkaraju, Surya Raj, and others. Kirtan Nadagouda is directing the film which is generating interest among movie lovers.Venky GG is the music director while cinematography is handled by Dinesh Divakaran. The film's promotions till now increased curiosity and the makers are gearing up to promote the film in a big way.- Pramod Nandivada

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Prashanth Neel horror film locks its release

Prashanth Neel horror film 418 release date locked

&nbsp;Salman Khan appeared at the SRA office in Mumbai on Friday night to inaugurate the Data Collection and Verification Support Centre. His rugged, clean-shaven look in an olive-green shirt left fans surprised. Videos of the actor quickly went viral, with many asking if he was okay and commenting on the drastic change.Social media was flooded with reactions to Salman’s toned-down appearance. One X user wrote, “Bhai ye kaisa majdoor sa lag rha hai.” Fans noted he looked slimmer and older, sparking health concerns. Despite the chatter, the actor seemed cheerful and interacted warmly with staff and beneficiaries present.Salman Khan handed over keys for permanent homes to over 50 slum rehabilitation beneficiaries. SRA CEO Dr Mahendra Kalyankar briefed him on the project. Salman praised the Maharashtra government’s efforts for transparent, people-focused slum restoration initiatives.The actor used humor with reporters after the ceremony, saying, “Ask me anything, not that one question.” He was referring to Maatrubhumi, which recently faced CBFC issues and delays. Salman avoided the topic but supported the social cause, reaffirming his connection with fans and public welfare work.- Veda

Salman Shocking New Look

Salman Khan New Look At Mumbai Event Raises Concerns

&nbsp;Demonte Colony 3 censored, release date changed. Arulnithi is coming to scare all with his upcoming film Demonte Colony 3. The film directed by R. Ajay Gnanamuthu is generating immense interest as it is the third installment of the horror franchise.According to the latest, the film completed its censor formalities. The film got A certificate from the Censor Board. The makers also changed the release date. The film will now be releasing on 10 Sep instead of 11 Sep.Ajay Gnanamuthu said, "The darkness is back. Demonte Colony 3 officially censored A. Not for the faint-hearted. Brace Yourself. The darkness returns on September 10." This new date is a day prior to the earlier announced date of September 11.Priya Bhavani Shankar, Meenakshi Govindarajan, Archana Ravichandran and Muthukumar are starring in the film and all will be reprising their roles.Sam CS is the music director and Sivakumar Vijayan is the cinematographer. Sudhan Sundaram, Manish Singhal, and Durgaram Choudhary are producing the film on Passion Studios.- Pramod Nandivada

Demonte Colony 3 done with the censor

Demonte Colony 3 censored release date changed

&nbsp;Ranbir Kapoor attended the Delhi trailer launch of Ramayana wearing sunglasses due to an eye infection. He told fans, “Meri aankhon mein infection ho gaya hai... please don’t mind.” Despite discomfort, the actor promoted the film and interacted with the crowd, drawing praise for his dedication to the project.The event created massive buzz as it marked the first official trailer reveal of the Nitesh Tiwari epic. Fans turned up in large numbers to see Ranbir as Lord Ram. The actor assured everyone he was recovering and thanked them for their support and prayers during the shoot.Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana stars Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The film is produced by Namit Malhotra and features music by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman, promising a grand pan-India cinematic experience.Part one is scheduled for Diwali 2026 and part two for Diwali 2027. With a reported ₹4,000 crore budget, advanced VFX by DNEG, and global release plans, the two-part saga aims to be among India’s biggest films. Expectations remain high for its storytelling and scale.- Veda

Ranbir Apologised At Ramayana Event

Ranbir Kapoor Spotted With Sunglasses At Ramayana Trailer Launch In Delhi

&nbsp;&nbsp;Suryadevara Naga Vamsi, one of Tollywood’s busiest and most talked-about producers, is celebrating his birthday today. Known for backing fresh stories and delivering films at a rapid pace, Naga Vamsi has carved a strong identity under the Sithara Entertainments banner. With over 25 films to his credit, he also won a National Award for Jersey starring Nani.From Early Hits To Blockbusters: Naga Vamsi’s Initial Career SuccessesNaga Vamsi began his journey by picking content-driven and commercial scripts that struck a chord with audiences. His early association with films like Babu Bangaram and Premam gave him visibility, while Bheeshma and Bheemla Nayak established him as a producer who could handle star vehicles.He then delivered back-to-back successes with youth entertainers like Tillu, Tillu Square, MAD, and MAD Square, all of which became cult favorites. Family dramas such as SIR and Lucky Baskhar, and big-scale actioners like Daaku Maharaj further proved his range. He also entered distribution with Devara and scored a blockbuster, showing his business acumen beyond production.Comebacks, Experiments And What’s Next For Naga VamsiEven after setbacks with WAR 2 Telugu, Kingdom with Vijay Deverakonda, and Mass Jathara with Ravi Teja, Naga Vamsi bounced back quickly. His recent superhit Lenin starring Akhil Akkineni reaffirmed his knack for picking winning combinations and completing projects in record time.Looking ahead, his slate is packed. He has Vishwanath and Sons with Suriya, and a mega-budget mythological film with Jr NTR in Trivikram’s direction, one of the most anticipated projects in Tollywood. Known for locking crazy star-director combos and different genres, Naga Vamsi continues to bet on scripts that balance scale with story.CineJosh wishes the young and dynamic producer Suryadevara Naga Vamsi a very Happy Birthday. With his eye for scripts, speed of execution, and love for cinema, Naga Vamsi is all set to make even bigger waves in Tollywood in the years to come.- Veda

HBD To Happening Producer Naga Vamsi

Naga Vamsi - Tollywood’s Young And Dynamic Producer

&nbsp;Veteran actor Annu Kapoor has again criticized director Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film Ramayana. In a Zoom interview, he questioned casting Sai Pallavi as Sita and said the film will only upgrade Ramanand Sagar’s version with better technology and scale. He also claimed he doesn’t know who Tiwari is or follow films.Kapoor argued that Sita is worshipped as a mother and Ram as Lord Narayan’s avatar in India. He called the casting questionable for such revered roles. This is not the first time he has made controversial remarks. In 2022 he dismissed Aamir Khan, and in 2024 he commented on Kangana Ranaut’s airport incident.Kapoor has opposed Tiwari’s Ramayana since its 2023 announcement. Earlier he told Aaj Tak that Tiwari had no credentials and accused him of insulting Hindu beliefs. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.Produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, it is one of India’s costliest projects with a reported ₹4,000 crore budget. The epic will release in two parts on Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027, aiming for a global theatrical experience with VFX. - Veda &nbsp;

Senior Actor Fires On Ramayana

Annu Kapoor Questions Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana And Casting Choices

&nbsp;&nbsp;Bollywood star Aamir Khan has reportedly received a death threat allegedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The warning was circulated through a social media post and voice note. Mumbai Police have begun verifying the authenticity of the messages and have not confirmed if the threat is genuine yet.Reports state the post came from accounts linked to Arzu Bishnoi and Tyson Bishnoi, claimed associates of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Aamir was accused of promoting "love jihad" due to his marriages. The message warned that celebrities encouraging such acts would be "silenced" in their own way.So far, neither Aamir Khan nor his team has filed an official complaint with Mumbai Police, sources said. Cyber cell teams are tracing the origin of the accounts and analyzing the voice note. Security around the actor has reportedly been reviewed as a precaution amid the ongoing probe.The post also referenced a recent Sri Ganganagar case in Rajasthan involving alleged trafficking of a minor. While praising police action, it criticized political leaders. Authorities are treating the matter seriously given the Bishnoi gang’s history. Fans and industry members have expressed concern over rising threats to celebrities.- Veda

Aamir Khan Gets Death Threat

Aamir Khan Allegedly Targeted In Death Threat By Lawrence Bishnoi Gang

&nbsp;Bollywood veteran Jackie Shroff is in talks to play the main antagonist in Ram Pothineni’s RAPO23. Though makers haven’t confirmed yet, reports suggest his intense screen presence will elevate this psychological action thriller. Jackie’s recent negative roles in pan-India films won praise, making this casting highly exciting for fans.RAPO23 is special as it marks Ram Pothineni’s debut as writer, director and lead actor. Produced by Krishna Pothineni under Rapo Cinematics, it’s being positioned as Ram’s biggest film. The film has Thirru for cinematography, Sam CS for music, Peter Hein for stunts, and Srinidhi Shetty as the female lead.The story is a psychological action thriller with high-octane action and emotional depth. Sources say the film will have a pan-India release with dubbed versions. With Ram taking full creative control, expectations are huge for fresh storytelling and never-before-seen action sequences from the Tollywood star.If Jackie Shroff is finalized, RAPO23 gains major star value and national attention. His experience in Bollywood and recent South films adds weight to the cast. With a strong technical team and a big budget, RAPO23 is shaping up as one of Telugu cinema’s most awaited projects this year.- Veda

RAPO23 Finds It's Nemesis

Jackie Shroff May Join Ram Pothineni RAPO23 As Villain

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash's Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari is the cynosure of all eyes. People are waiting for the film's trailer.The trailer event is scheduled today at New Delhi and it is named as Pratham Sankap. The trailer will be screened for select few while it is available for everyone from 23 July 2026.The makers earlier posted July 23, 2026, at 3:15 p.m. PDT (3:15 a.m. IST on July 24) in Ballroom 20.Today's event is held at Bharath Mandapam, Delhi. The cast and crew of Ramayana were present. The event is being attended by Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Namit Malhotra, and Nitesh Tiwari.At the event many characters of Ramayana were introduced. They confirmed Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjihva, Ajinkya Deo as Guru Vishvamitra, and Shobana as Kaikesi. The film is made with a whopping budget of over Rs 4000crs and it will be released in two parts.---- Pramod Nandivada

Ramayana Pratham Sankalp attracts all

Ramayana Pratham Sankalp steals hearts

Kiran Abbavaram,Sri Gouri Priya's romantic entertainer Chennai Love Story directed by Ravi Namburii is racing for a grand release on 24 July 2026.The film's promotions generated interest among movielovers and the teaser got good response from all quarters. The makers today released the film's trailer. The trailer starts with in an intersting way with Stephen played by Kiran Abbavaram deciding Chennai as his &nbsp;preferred place to make fortune as a filmmaker who pens tragic romantic entertainers.<figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://youtu.be/KS5ajHDFEp0">
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 </div></figure>He happens to meet a beautiful girl , a software employee (Sri Gouri Priya) , who is addicted to alcohol.The happenings in their lives generates curiosity. The visuals and BGM made an impact along with the chemistry between the two.Mani Sharma and Vishwas Daniel is the music director and cinematographer. Santosh Naidu is the editor for the film. &nbsp;The film's story is penned by Sai Rajesh and SKN is bankrolling the project. SKN and Sai Rajesh are bankrolling the project in a prestigious manner on Amrutha Productions and Mass Movie Makers. ---- Pramod Nandivada

Chennai Love Story trailer talk

Chennai Love Story trailer review

Suhaas' bilingual entertainer Mandaadi directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi is capturing the imagination of all. The film's promotions are attracting the attention of all. The film is slated for a spectacular release on 10 September 2026.According to the latest, the film's Telugu distribution rights have been bagged for a fancy sum. It is coming out that top distribution house, Mythri Movie Distributors have acquired the rights and they will be facilitating the film's release in two Telugu states, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.Sharing the same, the makers posted "Experience the fury of #Mandaadi across the Telugu States through an epic collaboration AP &amp; Telangana Theatrical Rights acquired by @MythriOfficial IN WORLDWIDE THEATERS FROM SEPTEMBER 10TH"The film stars Soori in the lead role and it features Mahima Nambiar as the female lead with Sathyaraj, Ravindra Vijay, Mithun, and Balasaravanan playing key roles.GV Prakash Kumar is the music director for the film produced by Elred Kumar.---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Mandaadi gets a fillup in Telugu States 

Top Distribution House acquires Mandaadi AP, TS rights

Couple of minutes back winners of the 72 National Film Awards are announced. The winners were announced in New Delhi in recognition of best performances, technical values and excellent and outstanding films from Indian Cinema.Here is the list of the winners.National Film Awards Winners 2026 Winners&nbsp; Feature categories Best Feature Film: Article 370Best Actor: Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Champion, Mammootty for BramayugamBest Actress: Yami Gautam, Article 370Best Director: Rajkumar Periasamy, AmaranBest Supporting Actress: Ropashree Varkady for Mithya, Sachana Namidass for MaharajaBest Supporting Actor: Sanjay Mishra, BhakshakBest Feature Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Kalki 2898 ADBest Film Promoting National, Social Values: Captain MillerBest Child Artist: Riddhiman Banerjee, Tapomoy Deb, Gitashree Chakraborty, Arundev Pothula, Athish S ShettyBest Cinematography: Bramayugam, Shehnad JalaalBest Screenplay: Pushpa 2, SukumarBest Dialogue Writer: Lucky Baskhar, Dialogue Writer: Venky AtluriBest Production Design: Kalki 2898 ADBest Action Direction: Anl Arasu, MaharajaBest Make-Up Artist: Committee KurrolluBest Costume Design: Pushpa 2; Deepali Noor &amp; Sheetal SharmaBest Music Direction for Songs: Article 370, Shashwat SachdevBest Background Music: GV Prakash, AmaranBest Lyrics: Manoj Muntashir, MaidaanBest Male Playback Singer: Abhay Jodhpurkar, Gharat Ganpati from Navasachi Gauri MaziBest Female Playback Singer: Vaikom Vijayalakshmi for Angu Vaana Konilu from ARMBest Choreography: Vijay Ganguly, Stree 2Best Sound Design: Manas Choudhury, Bhool Bhulaiya 3Best Editing: R Kalaivannan, AmaranBest Assamese Film: JuiphoolBest Bengali Film: Chalchitra EkhonBest Hindi Film: SrikanthBest Kannada Film – MithyaBest Malayalam Film: Feminichi FathimaBest Marathi Film: Mukkam Post BombilwadiBest Odia Film: LahariBest Tamil Film: RaayanBest Garhwali Film: DholiBest Telugu Film: Committee KurrolluBest Gujarati Film – MaaranBest Manipuri Film – SunitaBest Konakani Film – Mog AsumBest Tulu Film – IMBUSpecial Mention – Dhanush for Captain Miller and Suren G for Meiyazhagan,Non-feature categories Best Film Critic – Sanjeev Shrivastava (Hindi)Story continues below this adBest Book on Cinema – &nbsp;Naaniruvude Nimagaagi Naadiruvude Nanagaagi: Kannada Cinemada Thathva Matthu Rajakeeya (I Stand for You, the State Stands for Us: Political and Philosophical Dimensions of Kannada Cinema) by Kenchanuru Pradeep Kumar ShettySpecial Mention – Bhadra-Kali Natakam (Bhadra – The Dance of Kali) (Malayalam) – Director: Ananda Jyothi (Jose Antony)Special Mention – Chola Dora aur Sui (Hindi) – Directors: Jaymin Modi &amp; Lokesh GhaiBest Narrator/Voice Over – Soundarya Jayachandran – Little Planet: A Tale of Frogs (English)Best Music Direction Shivpal Singh Kang – Parat 41°chya Magavar (On the Trail of 41°) (Marathi)Best Editing Manvir Jasrotia – NDA (Hindi)Best Sound Design T S Hari Hara Sudhan – Blue (Tamil)Best Cinematography Edmond Ranson – Life in Loom (English, Tamil, Hindi, Assamese &amp; Bengali)Best Direction Aanand L Rai – Statue of Unity – Ekta ka Prateek (Hindi)Best Short Film (Up to 30 Minutes) – Hamsafar (Marathi) – Producer: Anushka Motion Pictures &amp; Entertainments; Director: Abhijeet Arvind DalviBest Animation Film Touched as Water (Silent) – Producer: JB Productions; Director &amp; Animator: Joshy BenedictBest Non-Feature Film Promoting Social and Environmental Values Piplantri: A Tale of Eco Feminism (Hindi, Rajasthani &amp; English) – Producer: Johnsons Suraj Films International; Director: Suraj KumarBest Documentary Ram-Nami (Hindi) – Producer: BBP Studio Virtual Bharat Pvt. Ltd.; Director: Bharatbala GanapathyBest Arts/Culture Film Main Nida (Hindi) – Producer: Sampreshan Multimedia Pvt. Ltd.; Director: Atul PandeyBest Biographical/Historical Reconstruction/Compilation Film Kakori (Hindi) – Producer: KSR Brothers &amp; Minti Mishra; Director: Kamlesh K MishraBest Debut Film of a Director &nbsp;– Angen (Invisible) (Santhali) – Director: Ravi Raj MurmuBest Non-Feature Film – Bhangaar (Obsolete) (Marathi &amp; English) – Producer &amp; Director: Sumira Roy ---- Pramod Nandivada