\r\nSenior Tollywood actress Pragathi has proven her mettle beyond the silver screen, making waves in the powerlifting world. The 49 year old character artist recently represented India at the 2025 Asian Open and Masters Powerlifting Championship in Turkey, where she bagged an impressive four medals, including a gold in the deadlift category.\r\nPragathi\'s power lifting journey began in 2023, and she\'s quickly risen through the ranks. Before her international feat, she clinched gold medals at the Hyderabad district, Telangana state, and national-level competitions in Kerala. Her consistent performance earned her a spot at the Asian Games, where she also secured silver medals in the bench, squat, and overall categories.\r\nA fitness enthusiast, Pragathi balances her acting career with her passion for powerlifting. Known for her versatile roles in films like Brindavanam, _\r\nRace Gurram, and Badshah, she\'s now inspiring fans with her sports achievements. Her viral Instagram post has flooded her with wishes from fans and celebrities alike.\r\nPragathi\'s story is a testament to dedication and passion, proving age is no barrier to chasing dreams. As she competes in Turkey, here\'s hoping she brings home more glory for India.\r\n

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Pragathi Rare Achievement In Sports

Telugu Actress Pragathi Shines in Powerlifting Eyes Gold at Asian Games

Akhil Akkineni's recent meeting with KGF director Prashanth Neel has sparked buzz in the film industry. Fans are abuzz with speculation about a potential collaboration, possibly even a project inspired by Crazy Rambo. Akhil, who's been working hard with back to back films but hasn't quite caught a big break, is now aiming for a hit with his upcoming movie Lenin.

The excitement is palpable, but here's the twist: the new project isn't a direct collaboration between Akhil and Prashanth Neel. Instead, one of Neel's associates is set to helm Akhil's next film. The meeting was more about exploring ideas and deciding on the right director, with an official announcement expected soon, says Filmnagar Circle.

Akhil's fans are reading this as a strategic shift experimenting with a Kannada director to shake things up. With Lenin underway and a possible new direction on the horizon, all eyes are on Akhil for the next big reveal. Could this be the comeback we've been waiting for?

Why Akhil- Prasanth Neel Meet Up

Akhil Akkineni Prashanth Neel Meeting Creates Buzz

NTR is diving headfirst into his next big project, Dragon, directed by Prashanth Neel, with an intense schedule of high-octane action sequences at Ramoji Film City. The actor is taking a bold step by performing all stunts himself, ditching body doubles for a more authentic experience.
"The days of body doubles are over," says a source close to the project, highlighting NTR&rsquo;s commitment to delivering edge of the seat thrills. NTR&rsquo;s dedication shows in his chiseled physique, evident from his recent workout videos that left fans in awe.
He&rsquo;s joining the league of superstars like Salman Khan, who&rsquo;s also opting for real stunts in his latest film. "Every superstar is Tom Cruising now, and so is NTR," the source added. The night shoots are set to run for three weeks in December, with a possible extension.
Interestingly, NTR has kept his family in the dark about the risks involved, focusing on bringing a gripping story to life. Dragon promises themes of power and rebellion, with Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead and a potential cameo by Rishab Shetty. The film is slated for a June 25, 2026, release.

NTR Daredevil Stunts For Dragon

NTR to Shoot Dangerous Action Sequences

\r\nMammootty, the Malayalam cinema veteran, has once again proven his versatility with KalamKaval, a film that&rsquo;s breaking boundaries and smashing box office records. At 74, he fearlessly takes on the role of a psycho serial killer a bold move that&rsquo;s resonating big time with audiences. The film opened with a whopping â‚¹15.7 Cr, marking Mammootty&rsquo;s second-biggest opener and Mollywood&rsquo;s eighth-highest ever.\r\nThe thrill doesn&rsquo;t stop there Day 2 collections are neck and neck with the opening day. Malayalam stars are no strangers to experimenting with diverse characters, and fans are loving it.\r\nKalamKaval&rsquo;s success has sparked buzz about its digital release, with fans curious about the platform and timing. SonyLIV has secured the OTT rights to KalamKaval, and a digital release is on the cards post-theatrical run.\r\nTypically, Malayalam films hit OTTs within 35&ndash;45 days, and KalamKaval is likely following suit. Given its strong reception, the 40 day window might shift slightly, but with SonyLIV on board, fans won&rsquo;t have to wait much longer. Get ready for the suspense to unfold online.\r\n

Mammootty Risk Pays Off

Mammootty Latest Kalamkaval Turns Blockbuster

Star cricketer Hardik Pandya who landed in Hyderabad to play the SMAT 2025 representing Baroda against Gujarat was later spotted at the renowned AMB theatre, Gachibowli.\r\nIt is known that AMB Mall is owned by Super Star Mahesh Babu. Hardik Pandya enjoys tremendous fan following and it is known that even the venue&nbsp; from the small Gymkhana Ground to the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad was shifted due to this.\r\nHardik Pandya snaps at AMB Mall is going viral on social media. AMB Cinemas sharing the picture, posted \"From hitting the ball out of the park to hitting the perfect spot for entertainment, @hardikpandya7 shows exactly what it means to be an all-rounder \"\r\nHardik Pandya will soon be seen in acton in Indian Jersey representing Team India in the upcoming T-20 worldup which will be played in couple of months from now.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Star cricketer enjoys at AMB

Hardik Pandya snapped at AMB

Janhvi Kapoor shared her views on Instagram about equality. Following this Priyanka Chopra came in support of her.\r\nJanhvi talking at the We The Women Asia event, Mumbai said &ldquo;I think it starts with conversation, it starts with debate, it starts with being able to use your voice and encouraging, people, you know, the generation ahead of you to sort of be more aware about what being an equal actually means, because as women, I really think that we\'re completely unstoppable, We just need to realize that a little bit more. And that truly is no bigger privilege than being a woman, we just need to start being treated the same way,&rdquo;\r\nRe-posting the video, Priyanka wrote, &ldquo;It starts with a conversation so here I go. Preach Janhvi Kapoor (clapping emoj).&rdquo;\r\nJanhvi is currently starring in Ram Charan\'s upcoming entertainer Peddi which is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Buchhi Babu Sana.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

PC on Janhvi equality post

Priyanka Chopra supports Janhvi post on equality

The cancellation of flights of Indigo Airlines left many passengers stranded and the surge in air prices left everyone angry.\r\nIn the midst of all this, Mehreen Kaur Pirzada expressed her anger over the entire fiasco. She posted &ldquo;Go to hell @IndiGo6E! This is absolutely unacceptable. Passengers have been stuck at airports for days while your app keeps showing flights as &ldquo;on time&rdquo; until the moment you cancel them at the time of boarding. This isn&rsquo;t a glitch &mdash; it&rsquo;s negligence.&rdquo;\r\nShe also pointed out the DGCA rules. She posted &ldquo;With new DGCA rules in place, you should&rsquo;ve fixed your schedules instead of misleading customers. The chaos you&rsquo;ve created is outrageous. Own up, explain what&rsquo;s happening, and compensate the people you&rsquo;ve stranded.&rdquo;\r\nIndiGo responded, &ldquo;Ms Pirzada, thank you for speaking with us. As discussed, your flight is operating on time as of now, and we will update you regarding any schedule changes if any. We regret the inconvenience caused. ~Team IndiGo.&rdquo;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Mehreen on Indigo fiasco

Mehreen blasts Indigo airlines

Nandu is starring in a film titled Psyche Siddharth. The film directed by Varun is releasing on 12 December 2025.\r\nAhead of the film release, Yamini Bhaskar shared the film\'s secrets. She said &ldquo;Director Varun lives in our community. We used to go on walks together, and during one of those conversations, he told me about this story. It&rsquo;s about a divorced woman with a child, and he asked me if I would be willing to play the character. I had never done a role like this before, so I felt it was something new for me,&rdquo;\r\nShe continued . &ldquo;I loved Varun&rsquo;s narration, and I got to play a strong, independent woman with a lot of scope for performance,&rdquo; Yamini says she is playing the role of Shravya in the film.\r\nShe shared&nbsp; &ldquo;She walks out of a toxic relationship and chooses to live independently. Around the same time, Siddhartha also moves into the same locality after his own breakup. We connect, and eventually fall in love. Our journey begins there. It&rsquo;s a very relatable and realistic love story,&rdquo;\r\nOn the comparisions with Arjun Reddy, she said &ldquo;Both films are completely different, and there is no reason to compare our film with Arjun Reddy,&rdquo;&nbsp; She added &ldquo;After the teaser came out, I decided I definitely want to continue in films,&rdquo;\r\nShe shared&nbsp; &ldquo;I was on a diet, so I brought my own food from home. We didn&rsquo;t use caravans; instead, all of us sat together at the location and really enjoyed the shooting process,&rdquo;\r\nSuresh Babu is bankrolling the project on Suresh Productions banner. She revealed &ldquo;When Suresh Babu garu bought the film outright, we were all surprised. Director Varun and I actually got emotional when we saw our film&rsquo;s posters at Rama Naidu Studios. We even took photos with them,&rdquo;\r\nAbout Nandu,she said&nbsp; &ldquo;He is a genuine and very honest person. I&rsquo;m really happy I got to work with him,&rdquo;\r\nYamini who starred in Pawan Kalyan\'s Katamarayudu recollected&nbsp; &ldquo;On the first day of my shoot, I had a scene with Pawan Kalyan garu. I&rsquo;m a classical dancer, and he spoke to me for nearly fifteen minutes, asking about my journey. He is a very down-to-earth person. I respect him not only as a star but also as a wonderful human being.&rdquo;\r\n<div></div>

Yamini Bhaskar on Psych Siddhartha

Yamini Bhaskar shares Psych Siddhartha secrets

Sridevi Apalla who captured the imagination of all with her performance in the debut film&nbsp; &ndash; State vs. A Nobody is now starring in a film under the direction of Yuvaraj Chinnasamy.\r\nOn the occasion of Sridevi\'s birthday, the makers released the first look poster and also the film\'s title. The film is titled Haiku. Yuvraj Chinnasamy earlier directed TV series Aaha Kalyanam.\r\nThe film also stars&nbsp; Murali and Sesham Mike-il Fathima actor Femina George in a key role. Vijay Bulganin is the music director while cinematography is handled by Priyesh Gurusamy and editing by Sakthi Pranesh.\r\nThe film has been backed by Dr D Arulanandhu and Mathewo Arulanandhu and it stars Aegan in the lead role. Apart from this film, Sridevi is also starring in an untitled film with well-known producer Kotapadi J Rajesh starring as the lead. The film, which went on floors in July this year, also features popular Malayalam actor Arjun Ashokan, along with Aju Varghese, Abishek Joseph George, and Ashwin Kkumar, among others.

Court beauty film titled Haiku

Sridevi Apalla film titled Haiku

Maverick director Ram Gopal Varma is known for his different genre entertainers and set a trend with his films few decades back.\r\nOf late he lost his charm and he is coming up with B and C grade films. In the meantime, reports are coming that Ram Gopal Varma is making his debut as the lead actor.\r\nThe film comes with the tagline Mad Monster and is directed by newcomer Nutan. Thummalapalli Rama Satyanarayana is producing the film. Speaking to scribes, he said &ldquo;I approached several big stars like Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, Nagarjuna and Venkatesh, but I couldn&rsquo;t get their dates. So, I decided to cast my &lsquo;god&rsquo;, Ram Gopal Varma, as the lead actor,&rdquo;\r\nThe film stars Suman in an important role as the powerful antaonist. Rama Satyanarayana says &ldquo;The shoot is currently underway in Mumbai. We are planning to release a teaser soon, and I will reveal more information at that time,&rdquo;\r\nHe shared &ldquo;I produced around five films with RGV as director, and two of them &mdash; Ice Cream and Ice Cream 2 &mdash; were quite popular,&rdquo; and said RGV is worth Rs 50crs as an actor and added &ldquo;But he did not ask for remuneration for this film. He wants to take it after the film is completed.&rdquo;\r\nHe added &ldquo;If I make a film with a big star, I&rsquo;m not sure whether it will release smoothly or not. But with RGV, he is a true showman, and I know the film will definitely hit the theatres because there is always interest around him,&rdquo;\r\nOn Suman as the villian, he says &ldquo;Suman delivered a powerful performance as the antagonist in Rajinikanth&rsquo;s Sivaji, and that&rsquo;s why I chose him for this film as well.&rdquo; The film is bankrolled on Bhimavaram Talkies in a prestigious manner.&nbsp;

Maverick Director turns Show Man

Ram Gopal Varma debut as hero in Show Man

Allu Cinemas is set to revolutionize the movie experience in Hyderabad with the launch of the country\'s largest Dolby Cinema screen. Located in Kokapet, this massive 75 ft-wide screen will offer an immersive viewing experience in DCI flat 1.85:1 format, featuring stunning visuals with Dolby Vision and Dolby 3D projection technology.\r\nThe screen will be paired with a Dolby Atmos sound system, promising to envelop audiences in cinematic magic. To top it off, the theater will boast \'pitch-black stadium seating\' for ultimate comfort. Fans are buzzing with excitement as the grand opening is slated to coincide with the highly anticipated release of Avatar: Fire and Ash, directed by James Cameron.\r\nOpening by Sankranthi 2026, Allu Cineplex is one of six Dolby Cinema installations in India, elevating Hyderabad\'s cinema game. This move underscores the growing demand for premium formats in the city, making it a hotspot for movie buffs.\r\nThe wait is on. When will the curtains lift? Stay tuned for updates, and get ready for an unparalleled cinematic journey with Allu Cinemas.\r\n<div></div>

Allu Cinemas To Have Largest Dolby Screen In India

Allu Cinemas Dolby Cinema Screen To Open With Avatar Fire And Ash

The trailer for Annagaru Vostaru, starring Karthi and produced by Studio Green, has dropped, and it\'s generating major buzz. Directed by Nalan Kumaraswamy, this action-comedy is set for a worldwide release on December 12. Powerful director Harish Shankar launched the trailer, praising it as \"completely engaging\" and sparking curiosity about the film.\r\nIn the trailer, Karthi shines as a fun-loving cop with a sharp sense of humor, whose childhood fascination with cinema shapes his personality. He&rsquo;s proud of his uniform, charming in romance, and clever in tough situations. When society needs a hero, he steps up as \"Annagaru,\" leaving viewers wondering about his transformation and mission. Karthi&rsquo;s presence, comedy timing, and action sequences hit the right notes.\r\nAnnagaru Vostaru boasts a starstudded cast including Krithi Shetty, Sathyaraj, Madhur Mittal, and more. With crisp cinematography by George C. Williams, sharp editing by Vetre Krishnan, and an engaging score by Santhosh Narayanan, this film promises a complete entertainment package best enjoyed.