\r\nRishab Shetty\'s dedication to his craft is evident in an exclusive behind-the-scenes video showcasing his transformation as Berme in Kantara: Chapter 1. The video reveals his intense training, including kalaripayattu lessons, heavy gym sessions, and horse riding, highlighting his commitment to the role. Shetty\'s hard work is reflected in his multiple injuries, demonstrating his passion for the project.\r\nKantara: Chapter 1, produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda under Hombale Films, continues to break records worldwide, even after 20 days in theaters. The film\'s narrative, performances, storytelling, and visual extravaganza have received unanimous praise, with worldwide collections nearing Rs 800 crore. A wider English release is planned for October 31, aiming to share this uniquely Indian story with a global audience.\r\nKantara: Chapter 1 is a prequel to Rishab Shetty\'s 2022 directorial, Kantara, and features the director in the lead role as Kaadubettu Shiva. The film boasts a talented cast, including Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, Jayaram, and Pramod Shetty, among others. The story explores the Bhuta Kola ritual, followed by the disappearance of Shiva\'s father and the history of Kantara.\r\nHombale Films plans to submit Kantara: Chapter 1 for Oscar consideration, showcasing India\'s rich cultural heritage to a global audience. With its gripping storyline and talented cast, the film is expected to leave a lasting impact on viewers worldwide. They are also releasing Kantara in English.\r\n

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BTS Video Of Kantara Chapter 1

Rishab Shetty Intense Transformation for Kantara Chapter 1

\r\nRajinikanth on Dhruv Bison. Vikram\'s son Dhruv\'s recent entertainer Bison directed by Mari Selvaraj got good reviews in Kollywood. The film hit the screens today in Telugu.\r\nIn the meantime, Super Star Rajinikanth reviewed Bison. He posted &ldquo;Super Mari, I watched Bison&hellip;Superb. With every film, your hard work and your individuality continue to amaze me. Congratulations, Mari. - Superstar.&rdquo;\r\nMari Selvaraj who is excited shared&nbsp; &ldquo;Just like how he called and appreciated me after watching Pariyerum Perumal, Karnan, Maamannan, and Vaazhl, Superstar watched my fifth film, Bison, and personally called both me and Ranjith Anna (director Pa Ranjith) to sincerely congratulate us.&rdquo;\r\nBison starred Pasupathy, Ameer, Lal, Anupama Parameswaran, Rajisha Vijayan, and several others in important roles. Nivas K Prasanna is the music director for the film. The film is based on the life of kabaddi player Manathi Ganesan, it follows a man who strives to excel in the sport while overcoming caste-based discrimination.\r\n

Super Star reviews Bison

Rajinikanth on Dhruv Bison

The upcoming collaboration between Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan has generated immense curiosity among fans, with Shruti Haasan recently speaking about the project. When asked about the film, Shruti replied, "We are also waiting like you," adding to the excitement. Soundarya Rajinikanth, who was on stage with Shruti, hinted that the film's details will be revealed by the actors themselves at the right time.
Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan have a rich history of collaborations, having starred together in films like Apoorva Ragangal, Moondru Mudichu, and Alavuddinum Athbutha Vilakkum. Their reunion is expected to be a major event in Tamil cinema, with fans eagerly awaiting updates. The film is reportedly backed by Kamal Haasan's production banner, Raaj Kamal Films International, and Red Giant Movies.
Rajinikanth made his acting debut as an antagonist in K Balachandar's Apoorva Ragangal, starring Kamal Haasan as the lead character. The duo's on-screen chemistry has been a highlight of their collaborations, making their upcoming film a highly anticipated event.
Fans are eagerly waiting for official updates on the film, with Shruti Haasan and Soundarya Rajinikanth's comments adding to the excitement. The film's story is reportedly a work in progress, with the actors expected to reveal director and more details soon.

Shruti on most awaited collaboration

Shruti Haasan Talks About Rajinikanth Kamal Haasan Film

Kannada actress Chaithra J Achar has landed a pivotal role in Prabhas' upcoming film, Fauzi, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi. The film's title and Prabhas' first look were unveiled on the actor's birthday, October 23, generating immense excitement among fans. Fauzi is set against the backdrop of colonial India in the 1940s, with Prabhas playing a soldier.

Chaithra J Achar joins an impressive cast, including Imanvi, Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Bhanu Chander, and Jayaprada. The film boasts a pan-India release, with versions in Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi. Vishal Chandrashekar, who previously collaborated with Hanu Raghavapudi on Sita Ramam, handles the music, while Sudeep Chatterjee is in charge of cinematography.

Fauzi marks Chaithra's Telugu debut, following her successful Kannada films like Sapta Sagaradaache Ello Side B and Tamil debut with 3BHK. Her upcoming projects include Maarnami, releasing on November 21, and My Lord, with Shashikumar.

With its gripping storyline, talented cast, and skilled crew, Fauzi promises to be an engaging cinematic experience, showcasing Prabhas' versatility and Chaithra's growing talent.

Sandalwood Beauty Joins Fauzi

Chaithra J Achar Joins Prabhas in Fauzi

Virdohi and Bison releasing today. Chiyaan Vikram's son Dhruv Vikram's Bison which released last week in Tamil is releasing on 24 October in Telugu. The film is directed by Mari Selvaraj.

The film stars Anupama Parameswaran as the female lead while Pasupathy, Ameer, Lal, Rajisha Vijayan, Azhagam Perumal, Aruvi Madhan, and Anurag Arora are playing important roles. Ezhil Arasu K is the cinematographer, Sakthi Thiru is the editor. Nivas K Prasanna is th emusic director.

Apart from it, Telugu film Virdohi is releasing on the same day. The film stars Ravi Prakash in the lead with Sivakumar, Charishma Srikar and Saiki playing important roles under the direction of VSV. Venkata Subrahmanyam Vijjana is producing the film.

Satish Muthyala is the cinematographer and Bheems Ceciroleo is the music director for the film.

Stay tuned for the reviews of the above films in couple of hours from now from Cinejosh team.

Today Reviews - Vidrohi and Bison

Virdohi and Bison releasing today

\r\nA recent promotional event of Dude in Coimbatore took an unexpected turn when the stage collapsed after several college fans rushed to click pictures with Pradeep Ranganathan. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the incident. Videos of the accident have been widely shared on social media.\r\nDespite the incident, Dude has been having a dream run at the box office, collecting over Rs 100 crore worldwide. The film marks the highest opening in Pradeep\'s career, with Rs 10 crore in revenue, surpassing his previous films Dragon and Love Today. Dude has been praised for its entertaining storyline and screenplay, with a wacky infectious energy that makes hard hitting commentary on social themes.\r\nThe film stars Mamitha Baiju, Sarath Kumar, Hridhu Haroon, Rohini, Aishwarya Sharma, and Dravid Selvam, among others. Produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar, with Anil Yerneni as co-producer, Dude is a romantic action-entertainer that has been running with packed houses in theatres.\r\nWith its impressive cast and crew, including Sai Abhyankkar\'s Tamil cinema debut as a composer, Niketh Bommi as cinematographer, and Barath Vikraman as editor, Dude is a film that\'s been making waves in Tamil industry.\r\n

Mishap At Dude Event

Stage Collapses at Dude Event in Coimbatore

\r\nMalayalam superstar Mohanlal\'s next big release, Vrusshabha, is set to hit theaters on November 6, 2025. The film\'s director, Nanda Kishore, has been teasing fans with updates, and Mohanlal has promised a big announcement soon. The actor shared a new poster featuring himself in dual avatars, a modern businessman and a warrior king from the bygone era.\r\nVrusshabha is a period fantasy action drama that promises to be a pan-Indian spectacle. Mohanlal will appear in dual roles, King Vijayendra Vrusshabha and business tycoon Vishwambhara. The film\'s poster has generated excitement among fans, with many wishing Mohanlal the best. However, some netizens are cautious, pointing out that similar fantasy action films have struggled to impress audiences in the past.\r\nThe announcement on October 25 is highly anticipated, and fans are eager to learn more about the film. Vrusshabha\'s success could be a game-changer for Mohanlal and the Malayalam film industry.\r\nMohanlal\'s fans are eagerly waiting for the film\'s release, given his strong track record and the intriguing premise. Vrusshabha is expected to be a thrilling cinematic experience, showcasing Mohanlal\'s versatility as an actor.\r\n

Brand New Poster Of Vrusshabha

Big Announcement is Coming About Mohanlal Vrusshabha

\r\nPawan Kalyan\'s latest film, They Call Him OG, has made its way to OTT platforms, with Netflix releasing it on October 23. The Sujeeth directorial has received a mixed response from audiences, who are loving Pawan Kalyan\'s swag and Thaman\'s music score, but are not impressed with the story and narrative pattern.\r\nThe film\'s biggest highlight is Pawan Kalyan\'s undeniable swag, which Sujeeth has played up perfectly. Fans are going gaga over the star, praising his performance and Thaman\'s killer background score. However, some fans feel that the film would have benefited from crisper editing, and that the story is predictable and lacks depth. Interestingly, audiences don\'t seem to have noticed Emraan Hashmi\'s Telugu film debut as the big baddie.\r\nPawan Kalyan plays a samurai/gangster who gives up a life of crime for domestic bliss, but is forced to take up arms again when a container lands at his mentor\'s port. The film ends with a lead-in for a potential sequel, leaving fans excited for more.\r\nThe film\'s success can be attributed to Pawan Kalyan\'s strong performance and Thaman\'s memorable music score. Despite some criticisms, They Call Him OG has become a fan favorite, with many praising its stylish action sequences and Pawan Kalyan\'s charisma.\r\n

Response About OG In OTT

They Call Him OG on OTT Gets Interesting Response

Sandeep shares Spirit story on Prabhas birthday. Pan India star Prabhas celebrated his birthday today and while fans celebrated it like a festival, makers of his upcoming films came up with crazy updates.&nbsp;

Prabhas and Hanu Raghavapudi's project is titled powerfully as Fauji, while the makers of The Raja Saab released a new poster. Prashanth Neel celebrated Prabhas birthday along with him and the most sensational one came from Sandeep Reddy Vanga who is coming up with Spirit.

On his birthday by wishing Prabhas, he came up with a video in which he revealed the story and the cast of the film.&nbsp;

Prabhas is playing the role of a decorated and former IPS officer who excelled in the academy but who was sent to jail under shocking circumstances. Prakash Raj is seen as the tough jail superintendent and it will be a face off between them as Prabhas was arrested for his conduct where in he defies the higher authorities.

Harshwardhan Rameshwar elevated the voice narration with his background music and the film stars Prakash Raj, Vivek Oberoi, and Kanchana in important roles.&nbsp; Triptii Dimri is the female lead in the film produced by Bhushan Kumar, Pranay Reddy Vanga, Krishan Kumar, and Prabhakar Reddy Vanga on T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures.

FLASH - Spirit Sensation Arrived

Sandeep shares Spirit story on Prabhas birthday

Pan India Star Prabhas is celebrating his birthday today and he is getting flooded with wishes from all quarters.\r\nHere is how celebrities wished Prabhas.\r\nPrashant Neel and his wife Pratika\r\nIn a video shared by numerous fan pages of Prabhas, the actor can be seen cutting the numerous cakes lined up in front of him. Prashanth&rsquo;s wife, Likitha, hands him a piece of cake to feed Prabhas. The director can be seen feeding cake to a smiling Prabhas and hugging him while wishing him a happy birthday. Producer Vijay Kiragandur can also be seen walking up to hug Prabhas and wish him.\r\nRishab Shetty\r\nWishing our own Darling #Prabhas Sir a blessed and powerful year ahead May you continue to entertain and inspire audiences across the world with your incredible journey Happy Birthday! (sic)\r\nMalavika Mohanan\r\nWishing you nothing but the best &amp; wishing for all your upcoming films to become mega blockbusters Will always be grateful I got to share the screen with you &amp; can&rsquo;t wait for everyone to watch our film.\r\nManchu Vishnu\r\nHappy Birthday to my brother #Prabhas You&rsquo;ve always carried strength and grace, and my loyalty to you is for life. Wishing you more power, peace &amp; thunder at the box office Love you Har Har Mahadev #HappyBirthdayPrabhas\r\nBellamkonda Sreenivas\r\nWishing the ever-inspiring #Prabhas garu a very Happy Birthday.. Your dedication, humility, and cinematic vision continue to set new standards. Here&rsquo;s to many more milestones ahead!\r\nGopichand\r\nFrom our Telugu roots to global recognition, having reached unimaginable heights, you still remain the same humble and grounded. That&rsquo;s what makes you truly special, the darling of millions. Here&rsquo;s to a king-size birthday, grandeur celebrations, and a year full of blockbuster moments&hellip; just like you are! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MY PRABHAS! (sic)\r\nArjun Das\r\nMany happy returns of the day #Prabhas Garu. Wishing you a great year ahead. Take care &amp; God bless. #HappyBirthdayPrabhas.\r\nManchu Manoj\r\nHappy Birthday to one of the sweetest souls I know Wishing everyone&rsquo;s darling #Prabhas Babai the very best in everything you desire today and always. You continue to own hearts with your love, kindness, and silent generosity. Stay blessed forever, Rebel Star. #HappyBirthdayPrabhas.\r\nChiranjeevi\r\nHappy Birthday Darling Prabhas Wishing you Love, Happiness, and Greater Glory Have a wonderful year ahead\r\nRam Charan\r\nWishing my dearest friend #Prabhas a very Happy Birthday, may you continue to live a long and healthy life.\r\nPrithviraj Sukumaran\r\nHappy birthday, Deva\r\nPrabhas sister Pragathi\r\n&nbsp;\"Happy happy birthday Annayaaaa. Love you so muchhhhOur built-in protector and life long guide @actorprabhas Always your biggest fans and loudest cheers.\"

Prabhas drowned in lovely wishes

Prabhas gets flooded with birthday wishes

Sarath Kumar who played in an important role in Pradeep Ranganathan\'s Dude speaking to scribes, expressed his desire to romance Deepika Padukone.\r\nHe said &ldquo;Pradeep\'s fans also started liking me. They call me dude. So I became a dude too.\" He added&nbsp; &ldquo;If Naveen sir or Ravi sir think of making Deepika Padukone my heroine in the next film and putting on a duet, I am ready to do it.&rdquo;\r\nHe also pointed out &ldquo;I have even played Aishwarya Rai\'s husband. Don&rsquo;t feel jealous about it. It\'s only on occasions like this that you can ask. Think about it. If you think there are no more beautiful people than them, think about it and decide. Decide who you want as my heroine. Let\'s get Sai (Abhyankkar) to do the song. Let\'s also seek Pradeep\'s advice.&rdquo;\r\nDude directed by Keerthiswaran starred Mamitha Baiju as the female lead with Sai Abhyankar as the music director.&nbsp;

Sarath Kumar dreams of Deepika

Sarath Kumar crazy dreams over Deepika

Samantha Ruth Prabhu\'s highly anticipated Telugu film, Maa Inti Bangaram, has begun shooting in Hyderabad. The actress confirmed the update, saying the film is finally starting this month. Maa Inti Bangaram marks Samantha\'s return to Telugu cinema and will be produced under her banner, Tralala Moving Pictures.\r\nThe film is a crime thriller reflecting women\'s struggles in the 1980s. Samantha holds a gun in the poster, hinting at her intense role. Directed by Nandini Reddy, the movie promises to be engaging. Samantha\'s production house, Tralala Moving Pictures, is producing the film, and the team will soon reveal more details.\r\nSamantha has already produced and acted in the movie Shubham. Maa Inti Bangaram is her latest project, showcasing her versatility as an actress and producer. The film\'s storyline and Samantha\'s performance are generating interest among fans.\r\nFans are eagerly awaiting the film\'s release, given Samantha\'s strong track record and the intriguing premise. Maa Inti Bangaram is expected to be a thrilling cinematic experience, with Samantha\'s fans and Telugu cinema enthusiasts looking forward to its release.\r\n<div></div>