\r\nNaga Chaitanya, after blockbuster Thandel, is set to thrill audiences with his latest mythical thriller #NC24, directed by Karthik Dandu. The film is being produced by BVSN Prasad and Sukumar under the banners of Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra LLP (SVCC) and Sukumar Writings.\r\nMeenakshi Chaudhary has been cast as Daksha, a dedicated archaeologist, and her first look poster has been released, showcasing her intriguing character. Meenakshi\'s character, Daksha, is defined by passion and conviction, with her emotions intricately tied to her profession. She plays a crucial role in the film\'s narrative, making this a significant milestone in her career.\r\nNaga Chaitanya plays a brave and dynamic role, sporting a striking new look that adds to the intrigue surrounding the project. The film also features Sparsh Shrivastava of Laapataa Ladies fame in a pivotal role. The film brings together some of the finest technicians, including Ragul D Herian as cinematographer, Ajaneesh B Loknath as music composer, and Naveen Nooli as editor.\r\nThe shoot is currently progressing in Hyderabad, with the lead cast actively participating in the ongoing action schedule. The film is expected to be a grand scale production, with a gripping storyline and impressive performances from the cast.\r\n

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Meenakshi Revealed From NC24

Introducing Meenakshi Chaudhary As Daksha In Naga Chaitanya NC24

\r\nRavi Teja dancing with Ashika Ranganath in RT76. Ravi Teja recently entertained with his film Mass Jathara. Now, he is busy with his upcoming film referred to RT76 which is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Kishore Tirumala.\r\nThe film is nearing completion and in the meantime, reports are coming that the makers are shooting a song on Ravi Teja and the female lead Ashika Ranganath. The song is a folkbeat and Ashika shared her excitement with the video of her dance rehearsal on Instagram and said that after a longtime, she is doing a folkbeat song.\r\nThe film is touted to be a emotional based family entertainer loaded with Ravi Teja mark mass mannerisms. The makers according to sources are considering the title Bharta Mayasayulaku Vignapti.\r\nBheems Ceciroleo is the music director and Prasad Murella is the cinematographer. Plans are on to release the film during Sankranti. Sudhakar Cherukuri is producing the film on SLV Cinemas banner.\r\n

Ravi Teja folkbeat with hot beauty

Ravi Teja dancing with Ashika Ranganath in RT76

\r\nRashmika Mandanna\'s upcoming film, The Girlfriend, is generating significant buzz in the Indian film industry. Directed by National Award winner Rahul Ravindran, the movie features Rashmika alongside Dixit Shetty, Rao Ramesh, and Rohini, with Anu Emmanuel making a special appearance. The film\'s music is composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, adding to its appeal.\r\nThe film\'s OTT rights have been sold to Netflix for a whopping â‚¹14 crore, while the Hindi dubbing and satellite rights have fetched another â‚¹7 crore, totaling â‚¹21 crore in non-theatrical business. This impressive deal showcases Rashmika\'s strong pan-India stardom and the film\'s potential for global success.\r\nThe Girlfriend promises a fresh take on modern love and emotional vulnerability, with the trailer hinting at a gripping and emotional journey. The film explores themes of toxic relationships, emotional confusion, and the gray areas of modern love, making it a relatable and engaging watch.\r\nProduced by Geetha Arts and Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment, The Girlfriend is scheduled to hit theaters on November 7, 2025. With its talented cast, captivating storyline, and impressive deals, the film is poised to make a significant impact in the film industry.\r\n

Massive OTT Deal for The Girlfriend 

Rashmika Stardom Helped The Girlfriend Bags Massive OTT Deal

\r\nThe 55th Kerala State Film Awards ceremony honored the best of Malayalam cinema, with Malayalam superstar Mammootty winning the Best Actor award for his outstanding performance in Rahul Sadasivan\'s horror thriller \'Bramayugam\'. The film \'Manjummel Boys\' took home the top honor, winning Best Film and a total of 10 awards, including Best Director for Chidambaram.\r\nShamla Hamza won the Best Actress award for her impressive performance in Fasil Muhammed\'s \'Feminichi Fathima\', which also earned the Best Debutant Director award for Fasil Muhammed and was chosen as the Second Best Film. Other notable winners include Soubin Shahir and Sidharth Bharathan, who shared the Best Character Actor (Male) award for their roles in \'Manjummel Boys\' and \'Bramayugam\', respectively.\r\nThe awards ceremony recognized excellence in various categories, with \'Manjummel Boys\' winning awards for Best Sound Mixing, Sound Design, Best Art Direction, and Best Cinematography. \'Premalu\' was chosen as the Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value, while Lijomol Jose won the Best Character Actor (Female) award for \'Nadanna Sambhavam\'.\r\nThe jury panel, headed by Prakash Raj, comprised esteemed professionals from the film industry, including Ranjan Pramod, Jibu Jacob, and Santhosh Echikkanam. The panel evaluated 128 films, shortlisting 38 for the final round, from which the winners were selected.\r\n

Mammootty Wins Best Actor

Manjummel Boys Dominated 55th Kerala State Film Awards

The legal drama surrounding popular Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his associate, actor Pavithra Gowda, escalated as the 64th Sessions Court in Bengaluru formally charged them and 15 others with murder and criminal conspiracy in the Renukaswamy case. This high-profile case has gripped audiences and media, centering on the death of Renukaswamy, a 33-year-old man and reported fan of Darshan. The tragic incident stemmed from Renukaswamy allegedly sending obscene messages to Pavithra Gowda, who has been named as the main conspirator.

The court proceedings were marked by considerable chaos due to a packed courtroom, prompting Judge IP Naik to express strong frustration. After restoring order, the charges against Gowda were read, outlining the sequence that began with the alleged offensive messages. The court then heard chilling details of the assault on Renukaswamy, which reportedly involved being severely beaten with a slipper and a wooden plank, resulting in fatal injuries. Specifically, the charges allege that Gowda struck the victim with a slipper, while Darshan is accused of a particularly brutal assault on the victim's private parts.

The charges also reveal that some of the accused were allegedly lured with money to falsely confess and take the blame for the crime. Following the refusal of all accused to plead guilty, the court commenced the necessary signing procedures to confirm the framing of charges against all 17 individuals involved. This significant legal step formally marks the beginning of the path toward a full trial.

The next hearing for this complex and highly scrutinized case is scheduled for November 10, officially beginning the trial phase. Darshan, Gowda, and seven other accused were transported back to the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru following the charge framing process. Darshan, a well known star in the Kannada film industry with hits like Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna and Tarak, now faces a severe legal battle that has major implications for his career and public image.

Darshan Charged In Murder Case

Darshan and Pavithra Gowda Charged in Renukaswamy Murder Case

\r\nThe Telugu film industry is abuzz with excitement as Megastar Chiranjeevi and Victory Venkatesh come together for the film \"Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu\". Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the film promises to be a massive entertainer, with Venkatesh playing the role of a police officer. According to industry sources, Venkatesh\'s role will have an emotional edge, adding depth to the story and making it more engaging.\r\nMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu script has been crafted to appeal to audiences of all ages, blending emotions, comedy, and family elements. The shooting is currently underway in Hyderabad, with some scenes featuring Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh already shot. A song featuring the two stars has also been filmed, which is expected to be a highlight of the film.\r\nThe combination of Chiranjeevi\'s mass appeal, Venkatesh\'s cool comedy, and Anil Ravipudi\'s unique narration style is expected to make \"Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu\" a complete package entertainer. The producers plan to release the film for the upcoming Sankranthi, making it a highly anticipated release in the Telugu film industry\r\nWith its star-studded cast and engaging storyline, \"Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu\" is poised to be the biggest multi-starrer in Tollywood. Fans are eagerly awaiting the film\'s release, and expectations are high that it will be a huge hit at the box office next year. Despite competition from other films, \"Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu\" is expected to grab the attention of audiences and leave a lasting impact on the Telugu film industry.\r\n

Venkatesh Role in MSG

Chiranjeevi Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu Has Venkatesh In Prominent Role

\r\nUstaad Bhagat Singh, the upcoming film starring Pawan Kalyan and directed by Harish Shankar, has been surrounded by rumors and speculation. Initially, reports suggested that the film was a remake of Thalapathy Vijay\'s Theri, which had already been released in Telugu. However, the makers have repeatedly clarified that Ustaad Bhagat Singh is not a remake, promising a unique and engaging story.\r\nThe film is expected to be a full-on entertainer, showcasing Pawan Kalyan in a lively and engaging role. The music, composed by Devi Sri Prasad, is also said to be a major highlight, with Pawan Kalyan reportedly impressed by one of the songs. The film features Sreeleela and Ashutosh Rana in lead roles, adding to its appeal.\r\nScreenplay writer Dasarath has confirmed that Ustaad Bhagat Singh is an original story, designed to showcase Pawan Kalyan\'s attitude, dance, and witty demeanor. Director Harish Shankar has crafted the film to be a proper fan moment movie, promising an enjoyable cinematic experience.\r\nProduced under the Mythri Movie Makers banner, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is a high budget entertainer with a talented cast and crew. The film\'s release date is yet to be announced, but it\'s likely to hit theaters in summer 2026. Raashii Khanna and Parthiban also playing crucial roles in this film after changing the story.\r\n

UBS Is A Complete New Story

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Is Being Made As A Fullon Entertainer With New Story

\r\nTelusu Kada, the romantic drama starring Siddu Jonnalagadda, Raashii Khanna, and Srinidhi Shetty, is set to premiere on Netflix on November 13, 2025. The film, directed by Neeraja Kona, received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office, earning Rs 8.18 crore in its first week.\r\nThe film will be available for streaming on Netflix in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. With its unconventional love triangle storyline, Telusu Kada explores complex themes of relationships, family bonds, and identity. The film\'s music, composed by Thaman S, has received praise.\r\nThe film\'s OTT release comes after a disappointing theatrical run, and it\'s uncertain how audiences will receive it on streaming platforms. However, the film\'s unique storyline and performances have garnered attention, making it a notable release on Netflix.\r\nTelusu Kada marks Neeraja Kona\'s directorial debut, and its streaming release is expected to attract fans of romantic dramas. The film\'s availability on Netflix will provide an opportunity for audiences to revisit the story and appreciate its complexities.\r\n

Telusu Kada OTT Release Details

Telusu Kada To Stream On OTT From This Date

Now a days young heroes are making their presence felt as writers and directors. When they are doing projects under other directors direction, inside talk is theyare interfering in everything hampering the smooth functioning of the project.
The names of Adivi Sesh, Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Naveen Polishetty and Vishwak Sen are doing rounds. These young erhesos worked as writers for some projects and they turned out to be hits and so directors and producers are not shying away from taking their inputs. For this reason, they are interfering in everything in the name of involvement. While some may like it, many are not liking their over indulgence.
Adivi Sesh directed films like Karma, Kiss and later worked as a writer for his films. He is now the writer for his project Dacoit. Adivi Sesh is giving suggestions to his directors and also holds discussions with his costars for the betterment of scenes. Vishwak Sen is also an actor and director and after starring in three films ,he directed Falaknuma Das and he also directed Das Ka Damki. Vishwak Sen always discusses with his directors about his role and also about the scenes. Many are finding fault with their involvement.
Siddhu Jonnalagadda worked as a writer for his films. He worked&nbsp; as a writer and editor for Krishna and His Leela and also worked as writer as DJ Tillu and Tillu Square. Reports have it that he also involved himselff in Telusu Kada. Naveen Polishetty worked as a writer for the film Agent Sai Srinivas Athreya and from then on has been holding discussions withhis directors. He is trying to involve himself in the project directed by Jathi Ratnalu fame KV.Anudeep.
Though their intentions may be right, many feel their inolvement is not right. Though people may not comeout and express themselves but they feel that their involvement are hindering their creative process.&nbsp;

Young heroes interfering in everything

Young heroes showing stars to filmmakers

Natural Star Nani is starring in a high octane entertainer The Paradise. The film directed by Srikanth Odela is progressing at a brisk pace and expectations are high on the project as the duo earlier cameup with the mass entertainer like Dasara.\r\nNow inside talk is national award winning actress Sonali Kulkarni has been roped in to play an important role in the project. On her birthday, the makers released her first look and welcomed her into the project.Inside talk is Sonali Kulkarni will be playing the role of Nani\'s mother in the film.\r\nKill fame Raghav Juyal is playing an important role in the film while Mohan Babu is playing the powerful role of Shikanjaa Malik. The film\'s music is scored by Anirudh Ravichander.\r\nThe film is releasing in various Indian langauges like Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, English, and Spanish on 26 March 2026 and it is bankrolled on SLV Cinemas banner.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Award winning actress enter Paradise

Sonali Kulkarni in The Paradise

Raashii Khanna, the talented actress, recently shared a glimpse of her everyday charm as she opted for a metro journey over a car ride. Taking to her Instagram, she posted a series of photos capturing her \"universal Monday mood\" along the way. The pictures showcased Raashii casually holding shopping bags, strolling around, reading a book, and striking a pose inside a mall.\r\nThe actress has been sharing picture perfect moments, including glimpses from her latest vacation, where she enjoyed simple pleasures like sipping coffee and relishing a cr&ecirc;pe at an open-air caf&eacute;. Raashii also posted a serene video of herself taking a walk through city streets, reflecting her relaxed and content mood.\r\nRaashii \'s recent release was romantic drama Telugu romantic comedy \"Telusu Kada,\" marking Neeraja Kona\'s directorial debut. The film, produced by T. G. Vishwa Prasad and Vivek Kuchibhotla, features Siddhu Jonnalagadda and Srinidhi Shetty alongside Raashii, with music composed by Thaman S.\r\nThe project attained mild response from the audience. Raashii also has \"Ustaad Bhagat Singh\" with Pawan Kalyan in her lineup, and she\'s expressed her excitement and gratitude for working with the power star.

Raashii Metro Adventure

Raashii Khanna Takes Metro Ride

Rajamouli\'s Baahubali The Epic got good response at the box office. The film which is the single entity of Prabhas, Tamannaah, Rana, Anushka\'s magnum opus Baahubali The Beginning and The Conclusion is endearing to movie lovers.\r\nIn the midst of all this, Rajamouli surprised with the Baahubali The Eternal War teaser. Though Rajamouli is not directing it, as he is overseeing the project with VFX expert Ishan Shukla helming the project, excitement is increasing. The film deals with the developments after the demise of Mahendra Baahubali and they readied the content which comprises of war between demons and gods and the power of Lord Shiva.\r\nBut Prabhas fans are not excited as they feel that it brings down the stardom of Prabhas only cashing on his brand.Earlier Baahubali webseries was shelved in the middle and the same happened with the Baahubali cartoon series. But now viewers are surprised with Baahubali The Eternal War. Many feel that the makers are inspired by the success of 3D animation film Mahavatar Narasimha and they are making it with 120crs budget.\r\nRajamouli shared that it is not Baahubali 3 but the continuation of Baahubali 2. Prabhas himself got shocked with the revelation.&nbsp;