For long rumours spread that Malayalee hottie Malavika Mohanan is being roped in to play an important role in Mega Star Chiranjeevi\'s upcoming project under the direction of Bobby. Expectations are high on the project which is referred to as Mega 158 as Chiranjeevi and Bobby earlier entertained movie lovers with the mass actioner Waltair Veerayya.\r\nIn the&nbsp; midst of all this, Malavika Mohnan speaking to scribes clarified on the rumours. She said \"Hi guys So there are a lot of reports circulating online that I&rsquo;m a part of Mega 158 helmed by Bobby sir. While I would love to share the screen with the iconic Chiranjeevi sir at some point in my career, but just wanted to clarify that I&rsquo;m not a part of this project and the reports are false.\"\r\nCurrently Malavika Mohanan is starring in Prabhas\' upcoming film The Raja Saab. The film is directed by Maruthi and stars Nidhi Agerwal and Ridhi Kumar as the female leads. Thaman is the music director for the film which is releasing on 9 Jan 2026.&nbsp;

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Is this hot beauty in Mega 158

Malavika Mohanan on being part of Mega 158

Movie lovers cannot forget the powerful hardhitting political drama Republic. The film starred Supreme Hero Sai Tej in the lead role and is helmed by Deva Katta. The film might not have performed well at the box office due to various reasons but it got good response once it started streaming on the OTT platform.\r\nNow, reports are coming that plans are on for the sequel to the film. Sai Tej speaking to scribes revealed that sequel to Republic is underway and work is going on.\r\nHe said he is keen to star in the sequel to Republic and said Deva Katta is already working on it. He said the idea he narrated for the sequel is exciting and he expressed hope that it will work out at the box office.\r\nHe added that he asked Deva Katta just to keep writing and implement his ideas rather than think of Republic sequel. On the professional front, Sai Tej is starring in Sambarala Yeti Gattu under the direction of newcomer P.Rohith.&nbsp;

Republic sequel on the anvil

Sequel to Hard Hitting Political Drama on cards

Thousands of fans gathered at the ghat of Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar on Wednesday to pay tribute to him on the occasion of his fourth death anniversary at the Kanteerava Studio premises in Bengaluru. Fans arranged for free food distribution throughout the day and also organized eye donation and blood donation camps in memory of their beloved star.

Puneeth Rajkumar, fondly known as "Appu," was one of the most beloved and celebrated actors in the Kannada film industry. Born on March 17, 1975, he was the youngest son of the legendary actor Dr. Rajkumar and Parvathamma Rajkumar. Starting his career as a child artist, Puneeth won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his performance in 'Bettada Hoovu' (1985). He made his debut as a lead actor with 'Appu' (2002), which was a massive hit and earned him his popular nickname.

Fans from across the state paid their respects to Puneeth, with many visiting the samadhi of his father, Dr. Rajkumar, located within the same premises. The event was attended by Puneeth's family members, including his wife Ashwini, brothers Raghavendra Rajkumar and Shivrajkumar, and other celebrities from the Kannada film industry.

Puneeth's legacy extends far beyond his films. He was known for his humility, philanthropy, and deep connection with his fans. His contributions to Kannada cinema, culture, and philanthropy have earned him a place among the state's greatest icons. In recognition of his achievements and influence, he was posthumously conferred the Karnataka Ratna, the state's highest civilian honor.

Fans Tribute To Puneeth Rajkumar

Fans Pay Tribute To Puneeth Rajkumar On His Fourth Death Anniversary

Varun Tej called his father, Naga Babu Konidela, his \'quiet strength, and loudest cheerleader\' as he wished him on his birthday. He took to his official Instagram handle and uploaded a couple of photos of his father, including a throwback photo of the father and son duo enjoying the snow.&nbsp;\r\nVarun Tej penned a heartfelt message, expressing his gratitude and love for his father, who has been his guiding force and source of discipline and warmth. Recently, Varun Tej himself embraced fatherhood as he welcomed his first child, a baby boy with wife Lavanya Tripathi. The couple announced the arrival of their little bundle of joy on social media, sharing a black and white photograph from the hospital.&nbsp;\r\nVarun\'s uncle, Megastar Chiranjeevi, welcomed the little one to the Konidela family with a heartfelt post on IG, congratulating Varun and Lavanya on becoming proud parents. Varun Tej\'s birthday wish for his father is a testament to the strong bond they share.\r\nNaga Babu has been a constant source of support and encouragement for Varun, and this special message is a reflection of their loving relationship. The actor\'s fans and well wishers have been showering love and blessings on the family, celebrating the joyous occasion.\r\n<div></div>

VT Heartfelt B-day Wish To His Father

Varun Tej Calls His Father Naga Babu A Silent Strength

Movie lovers are waiting eagerly for SSMB29 as it is the most awaited project and it happens to be Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli\'s first collaboration. This happens to be Rajamouli\'s first after the sensation he created with RRR. The film stars Priyanka Chopra as the female lead and Prithviraj Sukumaran in key role.\r\nNow, on the eve of Baahubali The Epic release on 31 october 2025, Prabhas and Rana who shared interesting things about Baahubali with Rajamouli in a video conversation, tried to get the secrets of SSMB29. This generated interest as viewers are waiting eagerly for the Globetrotter first glimpse which will be released on 16 November 2025.\r\nWhen Prabhas asked about SSMB29, Rana remarked that it is difficult to get information from Rajamouli. However, Prabhas said that SSMB29 will be mad, mental and crazy and this is thrilling all.\r\nPrabhas has multiple projects like Kalki 2898 AD and Salaar sequels, Fauji, The Raja Saab and Spirit.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

 Prabhas - Rana on SSMB29

Prabhas, Rana try to get SSMB29 info

Thiruveer is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film titled interestingly as The Great Pre Wedding Show. The film is directed by Rahul Srinivas and it is releasing on 7 November 2025.\r\nThe film\'s promotions are generating interest and today the makers released the film\'s trailer. Thiruveer is seen as a photographer and he is hired to cover a wedding. However, he gets a shock when the entire footage of the wedding which he shot gets erased.\r\nWhat happens next results in hilarious scenes. Teena Shrava is seen as the female lead in the film for which music is tuned by Suresh Bobbili. The film stars Roshan Roy and Narendra in important roles and the film is produced by&nbsp; Puppet Show Productions in a prestigious manner.\r\nNaresh Adapa is the editor for the film. Thiruveer is once again keen to entertain viewers with his hilarious antics.&nbsp;

TGPWS Trailer released

The Great Pre Wedding Show Trailer review

\r\nTruth in Shah Rukh action sequence from King leak. Shah Rukh Khan is starring in King under the direction of Siddharth Anand. The film stars Shah Rukh\'s daughter Suhana Khan and also Deepika Padukone as the female lead.\r\n&nbsp;Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Arshad Warsi, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Saurabh Shukla, Raghav Juyal, and Abhay Verma&nbsp; are playing important roles in the film which is releasing on 2 Oct 2026.\r\nIn the meantime, reports are coming that Shah Rukh Khan\'s sword fighting action sequence from the film got leaked. In the picture going viral a silhouette image of what appeared to be a fight scene with a person dressed in a suit fighting several others armed with swords. The scene was lit by yellow lights, with none of the faces visible. The setting seemed to be that of a hall with statues adorning both sides. The entire scene was rendered through a monitor, the kind they use on film sets to check shots. The caption simply read, &ldquo;SRK in and as &lsquo;KING&rsquo;. Directed by @justSidAnand.&rdquo;\r\nMany fans of Shah Rukh took to the comments section to praise the scene. &ldquo;Sidharth Anand and SRK are going to cook,&rdquo; wrote one. Another added, &ldquo;Just trust lord sid anand.&rdquo; One comment read, &ldquo;King ðŸ‘‘ is back....Tabahi machne wali hai.. Tufaan aane wala hai (It&rsquo;s going to be mayhem and a storm).&rdquo;\r\nThe picture was originally posted by an SRK fan club on Tuesday morning with the caption: &ldquo;#KING SWORD FIGHT SEQUENCE LEAKED&hellip;..GUESS THE ACTORS INVOLVED IN THIS SCENE.&rdquo;\r\nBut it is coming out that the image was AI generated.\r\n

King - action sequence leaked

Truth in Shah Rukh action sequence from King leak

\r\nKantara: Chapter 1 has emerged as the biggest box office sensation of the festive season, crossing a staggering Rs 852 crore worldwide within a month of its release. Directed, written, and headlined by Rishab Shetty, the prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara has set a new benchmark for Indian cinema with its captivating portrayal of folklore, spirituality, and cultural depth.\r\nThe film\'s monumental success has not only doubled the lifetime collection of the original Kantara but also placed it among the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. Theatres across India and overseas continue to witness packed shows, with viewers praising Rishab Shetty\'s commanding performance and the film\'s deeply rooted storytelling.\r\nKantara: Chapter 1 is set in the 4th Century AD, delving into the sacred origins of the mystical land of Kantara, weaving a saga of faith, power, and divine retribution. Critics and audiences alike have hailed the film as a visual and emotional masterpiece, with its striking cinematography by Arvind S. Kashyap and a hauntingly powerful score by B. Ajaneesh Loknath.\r\nThe film features a stellar ensemble cast, including Sapthami Gowda, Gulshan Devaiah, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, PD Satish Chandra, and Prakash Thuminad. Produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the Hombale Films banner, Kantara: Chapter 1 has become the undisputed winner of the Dasara, Diwali box office race, reaffirming Indian cinema\'s ability to tell stories that transcend borders. The film is set to stream in Prime Video from October 31.\r\n

Kantara 2 Refuses To Slow Down

Kantara Chapter 1 Zooms Past 850 Crores

\r\nAyushmann Khurrana\'s latest film, Thamma crossed the â‚¹100 crore mark at the box office in only eight days. This horror comedy, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and starring Rashmika Mandanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, opened strong on Diwali with â‚¹24 crore and has already become the 11th highest grossing Hindi film of 2025. Now, it\'s eyeing a spot in this year\'s top 10 by chasing down Salman Khan\'s Sikandar.\r\nThamma\'s success is a big deal for Khurrana, following his previous hit Dream Girl 2. The film\'s box office collection is â‚¹101.1 crore in the domestic market, with â‚¹5.5 crore collected on Day 8. Thamma is the fifth film in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU), after Stree, Roohi, Bhediya, and Munjya.\r\nDespite its success, Thamma isn\'t out of the woods yet, it needs to hit at least â‚¹150 crore to cover its hefty â‚¹145 crore budget. With no big new Hindi releases coming up but a Baahubali re release on the horizon, its box office run could get tricky. The film\'s worldwide earnings are â‚¹140 crore, and it\'s beating Munjya\'s lifetime collection.\r\nThamma\'s story follows Ayushmann\'s character, who turns into a vampire and falls for Rashmika\'s character, setting the stage for a \"bloody love story\" with plenty of twists. The film features an ensemble cast, including Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Paresh Rawal, and Varun Dhawan in key roles.\r\n

Thamma Crosses 100cr

Thamma Worldwide Eight Days Collection

Deepika goes missing from Kalki 2898 AD end credits. The controversy over Deepika Padukone exit from Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD sequel is not dying down.
Now, fans of Deepika Padukone were shocked to see that the end credits of Kalki 2898 AD missed out the name of Deepika and this is making them furious.
They reacted in the following manner.
&nbsp;&ldquo;OTT Version of Kalki Part 1 Removes Deepika Padukone&rsquo;s Name from Credits.&rdquo;
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s one thing to have a falling out but this is just downright unprofessional. She&rsquo;s literally in the film and promoted it. The irony here is that they called Deepika unprofessional but then turn around and behave like this,&rdquo; wrote one. Another chuckled, &ldquo;Well, well, who's unprofessional now?&rdquo;
Many Redditors agreed that even if there was a fallout between the actor and the production house, erasing her from the film was not done. One wrote, &ldquo;Deepika doesn&rsquo;t even have to do a PR campaign to make them look bad, they do it themselves.&rdquo; Another echoed the sentiment and wrote, &ldquo;So petty, it only makes DP look better.&rdquo;
One social media user wondered if the makers will now completely remove Deepika from the film using artificial intelligence. &ldquo;Next step what? Replace her face with someone else using AI? I won't be surprised! Now they are stretching this too much,&rdquo; they posed the question.

Why Deepika fans furious

Deepika goes missing from Kalki 2898 AD end credits

Jaanvi new star from Ghattamaneni, is on the horizon. Ghattamaneni family gave birth to many stars and they include Super Star Krishna, Super Star Mahesh Babu to name a few.

Now for the first time, a heroine is in the making and she is none other than Jaanvi Ghattamaneni, niece of Mahesh Babu. Jaanvi is the daughter of Mahesh Babu's sister Manjula Ghattamaneni. The pictures of her are going viral and her captivating, graceful and mesmerising looks are capturing the imagination of all.

She is carrying her grandfather Krishna&rsquo;s grace, her uncle Mahesh Babu&rsquo;s magnetism, and her mother Manjula Ghattamaneni&rsquo;s mindfulness.Jaanvi is not new to camera and she appeared in her mother's directorial debut Manasuku Nachindi. Manjula says &ldquo;She doesn&rsquo;t act,&rdquo; and adds &ldquo;She feels.&rdquo;

For Manjula it is a life come full circle. Her much dreamed on screen debut was met with much resistance from fans of Super Star Krishna and she had to forego her dreams and much to her delight, fans are welcoming her daughter Jaanvi's debut and are craving for more from her.

&nbsp;&ldquo;I hold no bitterness,&rdquo; Manjula says softly. &ldquo;The same people who once opposed me are my well-wishers now. Jaanvi&rsquo;s smile is proof that prayers are answered. She&rsquo;s my completion.&rdquo;

Jaanvi Ghattamaneni - Star in Making

Jaanvi new star from Ghattamaneni is on the horizon

Don Lee in Spirit, Korean media thrilled. Prabhas' Spirit directed by Sandeep Vanga is making news even before it went to sets. The film stars Tripti Dimri as the female lead.

Rumours are coming that Korean actor Don Lee will be playing an important role in the film. Korean media is super exicted about it. Don Lee, also known as Ma Dong-seok, is known to international audiences for his appearances in Train To Busan and Marvel&rsquo;s Eternals.

Muko, the Korean drama and entertainment community on Twitter, posted on Tuesday that Don&rsquo;s entry into Indian cinema is confirmed. A translation of the Korean text of the tweet read, &ldquo;This film, titled Spirit, is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and stars Prabhas, famous for Baahubali, in a dark-toned detective crime drama. It is only known that Ma Dong-seok&rsquo;s role in this film is a character who stands in opposition to the one played by Prabhas.&rdquo;

The report said that Don&rsquo;s recent posts about travel to India were for this film. &ldquo;Recently, Ma Dong-seok has been spotted posting on Instagram and other platforms, showing himself boarding a flight to India, and it turns out it was for this film,&rdquo; the note read.

Spirit also stars Vivek Oberoi and Prakash Raj in important roles while Harshavardhan Rameshwar is the music director.