Rashmika Mandanna endeared herself to all with her powerful performances in films like Pushpa, Animal and Chhaava.She is now busy with Vijay Devarakonda's Ranabali and also starring in Mysaa, female oriented entertainer directed by Ravindra Pule. She is getting flooded with various crazy offers and in the midst of all this, it is coming out that she has taken a shocking decision.Inside talk is she has taken a backstep and is now going slow on signing new projects. People are speculating whether Rashmika decided to take a break to concentrate on personal front. More clarity should come on Rashmika's decision which is expected in future soon.It is known that Rashmika and Vijay Devarakonda entered into wedlock after falling in love and maintaining secrecy over their relationship for quite sometime. Following their wedding they have undertaken various social service actitivies for the students.---- Pramod Nandivada

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Rashmika decision to surprise all the makers

National Crush to take shocking decision

Lokesh Kanagaraj is known for his captivating and intriguing films under his Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). He is now going for the kill in Tollywood and already his film Raaka with Allu Arjun is capturing the imagination of all.A source shares"Principal photography will begin after the pre-production phase is completed. Lokesh is meticulously planning every aspect of the project before taking it on floors,"The source about Raaka revealed "The look test has reportedly impressed both the director and the actor, giving the team confidence to move into the next phase of production,"The source adds "Lokesh Kanagaraj has already built a massive fan following in the Telugu states through the dubbed success of films like Vikram and Leo. With his first straight Telugu film alongside Allu Arjun, he is aiming to give Telugu directors a run for their money with his stylized action movies,," ---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Lokesh Kanagaraj going for the kill

Lokesh Kanagaraj going for the kill in Tollywood

Dhanush and Mammootty starrer Om has begun its final schedule in Malaysia from Sunday, July 12, 2026. Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, the action entertainer is produced by Wunderbar Films. Fan videos of Dhanush interacting in Malaysia confirm the shoot is underway. The team aims to wrap major portions this month.The film centers on illegal red sandalwood smuggling. Dhanush plays a woodcutter caught in dangerous forest operations. The teaser showed police confronting smugglers, with Dhanush rescuing them at gunpoint. Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela play female leads. Music is by Sai Abhyankkar and cinematography by Ezhil Arasu. &nbsp; Om was initially announced for an October 16, 2026 release, but industry reports suggest the date may shift. An official update from the makers is expected soon. Despite delays, post-production work is aligned with the new schedule to ensure a grand theatrical rollout across Tamil and Malayalam markets.Veteran Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah has joined the cast, confirmed by Wunderbar Films on social media. The post called him "a strong addition to the world of #OM." With a pan-India star cast, high-octane action, and forest thriller backdrop, Om is among the most awaited releases this year.- Veda&nbsp;

Dhanush OM In Last Leg Of Its Shoot

Dhanush And Mammootty Shoot Final Schedule Of Om In Malaysia

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s action-drama Maa Inti Bangaaram has crossed ₹100 crore worldwide in under a month since its June 19 release. It becomes the first solo female-led Telugu film to enter the 100-crore club. The movie earned immense praise for its steady theatrical run and strong word of mouth.Directed by Nandini Reddy and produced by Raj Nidimoru, Samantha, and Himank Reddy under Tralala Moving Pictures, the film recovered over 300% of its budget. Supporting cast includes Gulshan Devaiah, Diganth Manchale, Gautami, Sreemukhi and Anand. Social buzz and family audiences drove collections across domestic and overseas markets.Samantha shared a heartfelt video where Raj Nidimoru hands her an iPad with the worldwide numbers. Her shocked reaction, “We did 100 crores,” went viral instantly. She admitted pre-release anxiety about reach and visibility, but audience love turned the film into a massive blockbuster for women-led South Indian cinema.The milestone sets a new benchmark for female-centric stories in Tollywood. Trade analysts note strong occupancy in Tier-2 cities and positive reviews boosted longevity. With record-breaking collections, Maa Inti Bangaaram proves content driven narratives can dominate box office and inspire more big-budget women-led projects across Indian cinema.- Veda

Samantha Maa Inti Bangaaram Creates Box Office History

Bangaaram Crosses 100 Crores

&nbsp;&nbsp;Sreeleela trolled following Lenin result. Akhil's mass actioner in the village backdrop Lenin directed by Murali Kishor Abbur of Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha which released last week got decent response at the box office.People are hailing Akhil's remarkable transformation and performance and also the chemistry between him and the female lead Bhagyashree Borse.However, in the midst of all this, netizens are trolling Sreeleela in the aftermath of it. It is known that Sreeleela was the first choice for the female lead, but for some reason, she opted out of it.It is known that Sreeleela did not get performance-oriented roles except for Balakrishna's Bhagavanth Kesari and many felt that she did a mistake by rejecting Lenin, pointing out that Bhagyashree got a good performance-oriented role. Netizens are saying Sreeleela is ruining her career with bad decisions.Lenin starred &nbsp;Easwari Rao, Brahmaji, Pramod Panju, Shatru and Others in important roles with Thaman tuning the music.&nbsp;- Pramod Nandivada

Lenin Result : Sreeleela Trolled

Sreeleela Trolled following Lenin Result

&nbsp;&nbsp;Prithviraj on avoiding risky stunts. Prithviraj Sukumaran is known for his versatile performances and different genre entertainers. Speaking to scribes, he shared why he avoids risky stunts.He revealed "In 2023, I was shooting for another film, and I have a reputation for doing action all by myself. I was doing a stunt sequence and I had an accident and I had a very complex injury on my left knee. I had to do three surgeries, and now I have three titanium screws in my left leg."He added "That film had to be stalled for one year. So much money was lost, so many people had to just wait for one year. So now I carry that responsibility in my head."Prithviraj Sukumaran, speaking about his film I, Nobody said "One of our fighters was injured on set, and he ended up getting 37 stitches behind his neck. These things happen. That's why I'm saying, imagine if I was doing that shot, and it happened to me. I would be going home for six months."Parvathy Thiruvothu, Hakkim Shahjahan, Ashokan, and Vijayaraghavan starred in the film directed by Nissam Basheer.&nbsp;- Pramod Nandivada

Why Prithviraj avoids risky stunts

Prithviraj on avoiding risky stunts

&nbsp;&nbsp; Dhurandhar underperforming in Japan. Ranveer Singh's action entertainer Dhurandhar directed by Aditya Dhar turned out to be a biggest hit in the country.The film was released with much fanfare in Japan and the makers expected it to perform strongly. However, the initial reports show otherwise. Dhurandhar which released in Japan on July 10, failed to make an impact on its opening day, following the trend set by Pushpa 2, which also underperformed in the markDhurandhar failed to enter Japan's top 25 rankings on its first day. The film showed early promise by recording 449 admissions till 2 p.m. across 57 locations. However, collections slowed significantly during the second half of the day despite the film being screened at 80 locations.The weak opening also meant that Dhurandhar could not secure a place among the top 10 Indian films with the highest opening-day footfalls in Japan.Dhurandhar starred Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun in important roles.- Pramod Nandivada

Dhurandhar gets shock in Japan

Dhurandhar underperforming in Japan

&nbsp;&nbsp;Khushbu warns trollers targeting her daughters. Khusbhu turned furious after netizens started trolling her daughters Avantika and Anandita over their appearance during Anandita's wedding.Taking a strong exception, she warned “This is my family. Built on love, trust and understanding. We have struggled, worked hard through our bones, bled and sweated out to be where we are today. We might have faltered, failed, tripped and fallen too at times, but we have never failed to fight back with vigor and succeed yet again. We raised our children with care, never allowing them to get swayed away by success or take an advantage of being celebrity children. Never, ever they have taken an advantage of who they are. We are extremely proud of our children (sic).”She continued &nbsp;“I as a mother, cannot and won't let any Tom, dick and Harry insult, disrespect or use them for 2-minute cheap publicity. Their mentality is so crude, 3rd rated and crass, and it clearly reflects their upbringing. I would like to give it back in the same language and manner as they do, but I won't. I won't disrespect my mother and her upbringing (sic),” Continuing, “This is a very clear message to all the so-called YouTubers too who sit and talk about us for a packet of green notes so that they can feed their families (sic).”- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Khushbu strong warning to trollers

Khushbu warns trollers targeting her daughters

&nbsp;Spirit readying for climax shoot. Prabhas' upcoming action entertainer Spirit is generating immense interest among movie lovers. The film directed by Sujeeth is progressing at a brisk pace.Expectations are high on the project as the Sandeep Vanga is known for his bold and powerful action entertainers and Prabhas has immense following among masses. Sandeep Vanga is planning to show Prabhas in the role of a ruthless and brutal police officer.According to the latest, reports are coming that the makers are planning to shoot the climax sequence. All arrangements have been made for the climax shoot which will commence from next week. Prabhas and the other cast will participate in the all-important climax sequence.Tripti Dimri is the female lead while Prakash Raj, Vivek Oberoi, Kanchana are playing important roles. Harshavardhan Rameshwar is the music director for the film produced on &nbsp;T Series and Bhadrakali Productions in a prestigious manner.&nbsp;- Pramod Nandivada

Spirit braces for important schedule

Spirit readying for climax shoot

&nbsp;&nbsp;Hollywood horror Evil Dead Burn opened to solid numbers despite mixed critic and audience reactions. Directed by Sébastien Vaniček, the sixth franchise film is set for the biggest opening weekend in Evil Dead history. Gore, brutal action, and intense visuals are drawing loyal horror fans to theatres. &nbsp;North American estimates project $22–27 million for opening weekend. In India, it earned ₹3.15 crore net on Day 1 across 3,573 shows with 20.2% occupancy. The English version led with ₹2.15 crore, while Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu versions also contributed decent collections. &nbsp;Evil Dead Burn follows a new group who find the Necronomicon, unleashing Deadites. Starring Lucie Zhang, Théophile Renaud, William Nadylam, Dali Benssalah, and Megan Northam, it’s the third standalone after Evil Dead 2013 and Evil Dead Rise 2023, continuing Sam Raimi’s 1981 universe. &nbsp;Critics praise the gore but note less suspense than earlier entries. Fans still turned out, giving strong buzz. With big releases coming, holding momentum will be key. If weekend numbers hold, Burn could cement itself as another successful chapter in the long-running horror franchise. - Veda

Evil Dead Burn Box Office Opens Strong 

Latest Film In Evil Dead Franchise Going Strong At Box Office

&nbsp;&nbsp;Criminal case against Arya. Kollywood star Arya is known for his versatile and impactful performances. Now, Arya landed in trouble as &nbsp;a criminal case has been lodged against him in Hyderabad.A Cinema Equipment Company, Taher Cine Technic, based as Filmnagar, Hyderabad filed a complaint against Arya at the Jubilee Hills Police Station alleging non payment of the dues worth Rs 1.80crs.He said they had provided their services to the makers of Arya's film &nbsp;Ananthan Kadu when they rented high end digital cameras and specialized lighting equipment. They said that they shipped the equipment to Kerala on at their own expense and after using them for the shoot in Kerala, they failed to clear the dues.In the compliant, they named Arya and producer Vinod. They alleged that Vinod and one assistant Kishore, threatened them with dire consequences then they asked for the clearance of dues. Jubille Hills Police filed a case and started their investigation.- Pramod Nandivada

Kollywood star Arya lands in trouble

Criminal case against Arya 

&nbsp;Akhil Akkineni’s Lenin opened to a huge response, delighting fans and trade. Directed by Murali Kishor Abburu, the revenge action drama stars Bhagyashrii Borse. Produced by Nagarjuna and Naga Vamsi, it has become the biggest opener of Akhil’s career in a decade. &nbsp;The makers announced a global 2 day gross of ₹37.2 crore. Day 1 earned ₹16.7 crore, while Day 2 jumped to ₹20.5 crore. Positive word of mouth and packed weekend shows drove the surge. Trade calls it Akhil’s strongest start with wide audience acceptance. &nbsp; &nbsp; Sunday footfalls look massive, pushing Lenin toward the ₹50 crore weekend mark. Advance bookings remain strong in Andhra, Telangana, and overseas. Analysts say Thaman’s soundtrack and action sequences are drawing crowds, giving the film momentum beyond opening day numbers. &nbsp;Along with Akhil and Bhagyashrii, Lenin features Sunil, Sivaji, Brahmaji, Pramod Panju, Ramki, and Easwari Rao. Thaman scored the music and BGM. After past setbacks, this film marks a crucial turnaround for Akhil.- Veda