\r\nShilpa Shirodkar on Mahesh Babu. Shilpa Shirodkar is starring in Sudheer Babu, Sonakshi Sinha\'s upcoming entertainer Jatadhara which is releasing on 7 November 2025.\r\nSpeaking to scribes, Shilpa Shirodkar showered praises on Mahesh Babu. She said &ldquo;He is family and is one of the kindest souls I&rsquo;ve met. As an actor, I&rsquo;m a fan of Mahesh. He is my brother-in-law and he is&hellip;I mean, you know what? Honestly, he is one person I would say who only wants the best for everyone. There&rsquo;s no malice, there&rsquo;s no jealousy, there&rsquo;s no envy. He is just what you see of him.&rdquo;\r\nShilpa Shirodkar on asking for a role in MaheshBabu\'s film, she said&nbsp; &ldquo;No, I haven&rsquo;t crossed that path yet. But maybe if this film does well&hellip;I haven&rsquo;t asked him about it,&rdquo;\r\nShilpa Shirodkar quit films after MF.Hussain\'s Gaja Gamini in 2000 after her marriage with Aparesh Ranjith. Mahesh Babu is currently busy with his next SSMB29 under the direction of Rajamouli.\r\n

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Mahesh Babu knows no jealousy

Shilpa Shirodkar on Mahesh Babu

\r\nThe makers of Purushaha have released a series of intriguing posters, generating curiosity about the film\'s concept and setting. Presented by Battula Saraswathi and produced under Kalyan Productions, Purushaha marks the debut of Pavan Kalyan in the lead role, alongside Sapthagiri and Kasireddy Rajkumar.\r\nA Unique Blend of Comedy and Family Drama\r\nThe first look poster, unveiled by Srikanth Odela, introduces the three male leads in striking superhero avatars, symbolizing different facets of the film. The superheroes possess extraordinary abilities but are powerless before their wives, setting Purushaha apart as an entertaining cinematic experience. The quote \"Brahmachari Bhartha Kavalani Nirnayinchukunna Tharvatha Jeevitham Yuddhabhoomigaa Maaruthundi\" encapsulates the film\'s central theme of marital life transforming into a fun-filled adventure.\r\nThe film boasts a talented cast, including Vennela Kishore, VTV Ganesh, and Anantha Sriram, adding comic brilliance to supporting roles. Female leads Vaishnavi Kokkura, Vishika, and Hasini Sudheer complement the story, while Gabi Rock and Anaira Gupta play pivotal roles.\r\nThe technical crew brings the film to life with Satish Muthyala handling cinematography, Shravan Bharadwaj scoring the music, Koti editing, and Ravibabu Dondapati designing the art direction. Purushaha is slated to hit cinemas soon, promising an exhilarating joyride packed with comedy, emotions, and pure entertainment.\r\n

First Look Of Purushaha Released

Srikanth Odela Unveiled Interesting First Look Of Purushaha

Naveen Polishetty to surprise as a singer in Anaganaga Oka Raju. Anaganaga Oka Raju is generating immense interest among movie lovers as it stars Naveen Polishetty in the lead role and it is helmed by Maari. The film marks the debut of Maari as the director.

The film was supposed to be directed by Kalyan Shankar of MAD fame but later Maari entered the project. The film is racing for release during Sankranti on 14 Jan 2026.

Now, reports are coming that Naveen Polishetty is turning singer for the film. It is coming out that he sang the song which is a lively dance number and sources say it will be one of the highlights. The song will be released in the third week of November. Meenakshi Chaudhary is the female lead.

Mickey J Meyer is the music director for the film which is produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas.

Young hero to showcase new talent

Naveen Polishetty to surprise as a singer in Anaganaga Oka Raju

\r\nPithapuramlo nearing completion. Versatile senior actor Rajendra Prasad is starring in a film titled Pithapuramlo. The film directed by Mahesh Chandra is progressing at a brisk pace.\r\nAccording to the latest, the film\'s post production work kickstarted. The film comes with the caption Ala Modalaindi. Prithviraj, Kedar Shankar,Mani Chandana, Jaya Vahini, Annapurna are starring in important roles.\r\nDundigal Balakrishna, Akula Suresh Patel, FM Murali (Godari Kittayya) are bankrolling the project. Director Mahesh said that soon they will announce the film\'s release date.\r\nHe said the film has family emotions and a love story revolving around them. He shared that the film has three love stories and also the deficiencies in the parents upbringing. He said the film has Pithapuram backdrop and people will get connected to various scenes which brings back their nostalgic memories.\r\nGC.Krish tuned the music while B.Satyanarayana handled the editinng. Sriram Edoti penned the dialogues while story is readied by Akula Suresh Patel.\r\n

Pithapuramlo in post production

Pithapuramlo nearing completion

\r\nRashmika Mandanna stars as Bhooma in The Girlfriend, a love story with emotional depth that fans compare to Arjun Reddy. The film, set for release on November 7, has generated social media buzz following its trailer launch. Rashmika plays the character of Bhoomi, while Deekshith Shetty is seen as her boyfriend, Vikram.\r\nDirector Rahul Ravindran has addressed comparisons between The Girlfriend and Arjun Reddy, stating that while the trailer may evoke similarities, the film has no resemblance to the previous hit. He clarified that Rashmika\'s character cannot be called an antithesis to Vijay Deverakonda\'s character in Arjun Reddy. Ravindran emphasized that Arjun Reddy is a cult film, and The Girlfriend is a distinct story conceived before Arjun Reddy\'s release.\r\nRavindran praised Rashmika Mandanna as a director\'s blessing, citing her ease of working and raw expressions. He described her as an actress with no insecurities, making their collaboration a highlight of his career. The film promises to showcase Rashmika\'s talent and emotional depth.\r\nThe Girlfriend is scheduled to release on November 7, amidst rumors of Rashmika\'s engagement to Vijay Deverakonda, with whom she has worked in films like Dear Comrade and Geetha Govindam. However, neither the actors nor their families have confirmed the news. Rashmika Mandanna\'s upcoming projects, including The Girlfriend, and Mhysaa are highly anticipated, given her talent and growing popularity in the film industry.\r\n

Rahul Ravindran Breaks Silence 

Rahul Ravindran About The Girlfriend Comparisons to Arjun Reddy

\r\nSharwanand\'s highly anticipated film Biker is set to hit the screens on December 6, 2025, and has already generated significant buzz. The film, directed by debutante Abhilash Reddy, features Sharwanand as the main lead, alongside Malavika Nair and Rajasekhar in key roles.\r\nBiker is a racing enthusiast\'s dream come true, with unique content that\'s rare in Telugu cinema. The film\'s bike racing visuals, Sharwanand\'s lean look, and production design have impressed audiences. Backed by Prabhas\' home banner, UV Creations, Biker has been made on a huge budget, with post-production work currently underway.\r\nNetflix has grabbed the digital rights to the film for a fancy price, and it\'s expected to stream Biker in the first week of January 2026. Director Abhilash Reddy is confident that Biker will be even better than any other racing film in India.\r\nWith its star studded cast, unique storyline, and impressive visuals, Biker is poised to be a major hit in the Telugu film industry. Fans are eagerly awaiting the film\'s release, and it\'s expected to be a grand success\r\n

Biker Inked Good OTT Deal

Sharwanand Biker Locks OTT Platform

\r\nAllu Arjun has confirmed young composer Sai Abhyankkar as the music director for his upcoming high-budget action fantasy film AA22xA6, directed by Atlee. The film features Deepika Padukone as the female lead opposite Allu Arjun and promises to be one of the biggest cinematic spectacles in recent times.\r\nSai Abhyankkar, who recently delivered a hit with Dude, is now stepping into one of the biggest projects of his career. Fans are eagerly anticipating the film\'s album, expecting Abhyankkar to deliver chart topping numbers that match Allu Arjun\'s energetic style. The actor\'s films are known for their music and dance sequences, raising excitement for this big collaboration.\r\nThe film is being produced by Sun Pictures, known for their grand blockbusters. It combines elements of fantasy, sci-fi, and intense action, with Allu Arjun playing multiple avatars, portraying different generations of the same family. Themes of time travel, huge sets, and cutting edge visual effects aim to deliver an epic cinematic experience.\r\nMrunal Thakur might also be part of the film, although this hasn\'t been officially confirmed. There\'s also a rumor that actor Vijay Sethupathi will appear in a special role, adding to the movie\'s excitement. With Allu Arjun\'s star power, Atlee\'s vision, and Sai Abhyankkar\'s fresh musical talent, AA22xA6 is shaping up to be one of the most awaited films in Indian cinema.\r\n

Sai Abhyankkar Joins AA22xA6 

Allu Arjun Atlee Film Confirms Music Director

\r\nMeerela from Jigris released.Ram Nithin, Krishna Burugula, Mani Vakka, and Dheeraj Atherya are starring in a youthful entertainer titled Jigris. The film directed by Harish Reddy Uppula is progressing at a brisk pace.\r\nThe film is up for release on 14 November and the promotions are appealing to viewers. The makers released the song Meerela from the film. Ace director Tharunn Bhascker released the song and wished the makers all the best.\r\nThe song is a melodious tune and the lyrics highlighted the value of friendship. Harish Reddy penned lyrics for the song while Kamran came up with the melodious tunne. The song is sung in a beautiful manner by Eknath.\r\nThe story revolves in the backdrop of the beautiful location of Goa and it has a mix of friendship, humour, and emotion &mdash; the kind of youthful story that always resonates with audiences.\r\nKrishna Vodapalli is producing the film in a prestigious manner.\r\n

Jigris - Meereley touches hearts

Meereley from Jigris released

\r\nKartik Aaryan\'s highly anticipated film Naagzilla has officially begun filming, with Karan Johar attending the muhurat ceremony. The film, produced by Dharma Productions, is set to release on August 14, 2026, and promises to be a unique blend of fantasy and folklore.\r\nA Glimpse into the Muhurat Ceremony\r\nThe muhurat ceremony video shows Kartik Aaryan, Karan Johar, and director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba performing a puja, marking the beginning of the shoot. The clip ends with a motion poster featuring Kartik\'s striking shirtless look, with a snakeskin-like texture on his skin. The background audio features Kartik saying, \"Insaano wali picturein to bahut dekh li. Ab dekho naago wali picture\".\r\nKartik shared the news on Instagram, flashing a big smile while holding a clapboard with the film\'s title. He mentioned that the first day of filming coincided with the one-year anniversary of his hit movie Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.\r\nIn Naagzilla, Kartik plays the role of Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand, an Ichadaari Naag. The film marks his second collaboration with Karan Johar, following Tu Meri Main Tera Tu Meri. Ravi Kishan is reportedly part of the cast, although an official confirmation is awaited. Fans are eagerly awaiting the film\'s release on August 14, 2026.\r\n

Naagzilla Begins Filming

Kartik Aaryan Karan Johar Film Kickstarts With Pooja Ceremony

\r\nSonakshi Sinha is making her Telugu debut with the supernatural thriller Jatadhara, directed by Abhishek Jaiswal and Venkat Kalyan. The film stars Sudheer Babu and Shilpa Shirodkar, with Sonakshi Sinha playing the antagonist Dhanapisachini.\r\nJatadhara blends mythology with supernatural elements, set around the mysteries of the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple. Sonakshi Sinha is excited to explore regional cinema, having previously worked on the Tamil film Lingaa. She praises the Telugu film industry for its discipline and work life balance.\r\nSonakshi also noted that shoots have strict timings, unlike the Hindi industry. \"If you come for a shoot at nine, you cannot shoot after six - you are not allowed,\" she said. The actress is drawn to the script and appreciates the freedom given by director Venkat Kalyan to interpret her role.\r\nSpeaking about her character\" It\'s dark, it\'s layered, and it\'s very different from anything I\'ve done before,\" Sonakshi Sinha shared. Jatadhara releases in Telugu and Hindi on November 7, marking a new milestone in SonakshiSinha\'s career.\r\n

Sonakshi Sinha Praises TFI

Sonakshi Called Tollywood Very Disciplined Ahead of Jatadhara Release

\r\nRana Spirit Media linesup five films. Rana, who has a penchant for different genre entertainers, on Spirit Media today unveiled five films to the surprise of all.\r\nOne of the film is a Hindi flick which features Manoj Bajpayee in the lead. The film is titled \"Last Man in Tower\" and it is an adaptation of Aravind Adiga\'s acclaimed novel \"Last Man in Tower\". US director Ben Rekhi will be helming the project.\r\nThis announcement comes ahead of Spirit Media\'s maiden flick Kaantha\'s release on 14 November 2025. The film stars Dulqer Salmaan in the lead. Rana said \"With \'Kaantha\' releasing soon, I\'m thrilled to announce Spirit\'s Hindi production debut with the adaptation of \'Last Man in Tower\',\"\r\nHe continued&nbsp; \"We couldn\'t have had a better team of collaborators to do our first Hindi film with. With \'Kaantha\', the adaptation of \'Last Man in Tower\', and the other films we\'re supporting in different capacities - have all given us a chance to partner with different creative teams ï¿½ directors, writers and producers,\"\r\nManoj Bajpayee shared \"With Rana Daggubati\'s studio behind it, there is a strong sense of purpose and backing. Their belief in sincere storytelling gives the film the space and confidence it deserves. Working with Ben Rekhi has been a very rewarding experience. I have been fortunate to work alongside extremely talented co-actors who brought honesty and depth to every moment. It elevated the experience in the truest sense,\"\r\nRekhi shared \"I\'m so thrilled to have worked with such incredible collaborators to bring his brilliant book to life,\"\r\nApart from these films, Spirit Media announced Telugu projects and they are \"Dark Chocolate\", \"Psyche Siddharth\" and \"Premante\". \"Dark Chocolate\" is a dark comedy thriller, which will be co-produced with Waltair Productions, while \"Psyche Siddharth\" will mark the debut of a new filmmaker and will be presented and distributed by Spirit Media. \"Premante\" is a love-comedy-thriller backed by Spirit Media and debut producer Jhanvi Narang.\r\n

Rana lines up five crazy projects

Rana Spirit Media linesup five films

Balakrishna doing dual role in NBK111. Balakrishna is currently busy with Akhanda Thaandavam which is releasing on 5 December 2205. It is known that Balakrishna is starring in NBK111 under the direction of Gopichand Malineni.

Gopichand Malineni unleashed Balakrishna's mass power in Veera Simha Reddy and showed his mass power with Sunny Deol's Jaat in Bollywood. NBK111 has historical backdrop and the team already scouted for locations in Rajasthan. Inside talk is Gopichand Malineni is coming up with next level story for Balakrishna.

Reports have it that Balakrishna will be seen in dual roles once again in the film and both roles will have similar intensity and mass powwer. Sources share that Balakrishna will stun all in the role in historical backdrop. Gopichand Malineni this time is coming up with powerful content rich story loaded with highoctane mass elements.

Balakrishna will sport a completely different look for his role in the film. The film will have breathtaking action blocks to thrill the fans.

The film is produced by Satish Kilaru on Vriddhi Cinemas banner.