Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas's horror thriller, Kishkindhapuri, is now streaming on Zee5, giving audiences a thrilling weekend watch. The film has been a super hit, collecting around â‚¹25 crore gross worldwide despite releasing alongside the big-budget film Mirai. Kishkindhapuri found its own audience and performed well at the box office, thanks to good word of mouth from viewers.

Kishkindhapuri, directed by Koushik Pegallapati, stars Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran in lead roles. The film's OTT release comes after a successful theatrical run, with the digital version trimmed to 120 minutes. The film is available for streaming on Zee5 in Telugu, and the world television premiere is scheduled for this Sunday evening. Produced by Sahu Garapati of Shine Screens, the film also features Sandy Master, Tanikella Bharani, and Prema in prominent roles.

The success of Kishkindhapuri is a big relief for Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas, who was looking for a successful film after a series of flops. The film's good word of mouth and strong performance at the box office have led to the announcement of Kishkindhapuri Part 2. Fans are eagerly waiting to see what's next for the franchise.

Kishkindhapuri is a well-made thriller that offers a good watch for audiences this weekend. With its suspenseful storyline and strong performances, the film is sure to keep viewers engaged. Chaitan Bharadwaj's music adds to the film's tension and suspense, making it a must watch for fans of the thriller genre.

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Kishkindhapuri Now Streaming On ZEE5 

\r\nGet ready for a spooky Diwali as Dinesh Vijan\'s horror-comedy film Thamma is set to have special midnight shows on October 20. The film, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, will be released on Diwali 2025. This initiative will give fans an exclusive chance to watch Thamma a day before its nationwide release on October 21.\r\nThamma is expected to open big at the box office, with early estimates suggesting a first day collection of around â‚¹17-22 crore. The film\'s intriguing trailer and storyline about an ordinary man dealing with supernatural powers have generated significant buzz. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Thamma is the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU).\r\nThamma boasts an impressive cast, including Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Malaika Arora, and Nora Fatehi. Varun Dhawan will also reprise his role from Bhediya in a cameo. The film\'s storyline is expected to be a mix of mythology and supernatural romance as star-crossed lovers take on dark forces.\r\nThamma is set for an exclusive theatrical release on October 21, with no streaming or digital plans announced yet. Advance bookings are already open and reportedly off to a strong start. Fans can look forward to a thrilling cinematic experience with Thamma\'s unique blend of horror and comedy.\r\n

Midnight Shows For Rashmika Film

Thamma To Have Midnight Shows On 20th October

\r\nSenior actor Sivaji is back in the spotlight with his latest film, directed by Sudheer Sriram. The film features Sivaji as Panchayat Secretary Sriram, a man of integrity and compassion who stands firmly for truth and justice. This role comes as a welcome change for the actor, who was recently seen in the 90\'s biopic series and Court.\r\nThe film tells the story of Sriram\'s journey as a Panchayat Secretary, highlighting his dedication to his family and community. Sivaji\'s character is described as someone who cannot tolerate wrongdoing and believes in protecting his loved ones at all costs. Laya plays the role of Uttara, a homemaker with a dark past and a complex personality. The film\'s poster, released during Diwali, hints at a warm and emotional family drama set in a rural backdrop.\r\nThe movie brings back the successful on screen pair Sivaji and Laya, who have previously worked together on several projects. With its engaging storyline and strong performances, this film is expected to be a success with audiences. The film also features a talented supporting cast, including Ali, Dhanraj, and Prince.\r\nSivaji\'s portrayal of Sriram is likely to resonate with viewers, given his reputation for taking on meaningful roles. With its release imminent, fans are waiting to see the film and explore the complex themes and characters.\r\n

Sivaji Finds Another Crucial Role

Senior Actor Sivaji Back With Laya In New Film

Rishab Shetty recently captured the imagination of all with his recent release Kantara Chapter 1.&nbsp; Now speaking to scribes, Rishab Shetty shared major update over his upcoming projects. It is known that Rishab Shetty is playing an important role in Prashant Varma\'s Jai Hanuman.\r\nHe said &ldquo;Yes, my next film is Jai Hanuman. It&rsquo;s currently the only project I&rsquo;m working on,&rdquo; Rishab is playing the role of Lord Hanuman in the film which stars Teja Sajja in the lead. He said&nbsp; &ldquo;This story is very close to my heart. I have great faith in the divine, and this film reflects that belief,&rdquo;\r\nMythri Movie Makers will be bankrolling the project. He interacted with the scribes during his visit to the Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysuru. Apart from it, Rishab Shetty&nbsp; is also starring in The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, to be directed by Sandeep Singh.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Rishab Shetty on Jai Hanuman

Rishab Shetty update on Jai Hanuman

Prabhas\' The Raja Saab is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Maruthi. The film is up for release on 9 Jan 2026 as a Sankranti special.\r\nCurrently the film\'s shooting is underway in Greece. Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar are the female leads in the film. In the meantime, it is coming out that the makers are racing against time and hectic schedule is in progress.\r\nA source shares &ldquo;The Greece schedule of Prabhas&rsquo;s film, &ldquo;The Raja Saab&rdquo; is hectic as the makers have the challenge of completing the film on time.&rdquo;\r\nThe source adds &ldquo;The technical team, along with Director Maruthi, is working at a rapid pace to ensure the film\'s completion, with the technical team and cast, including Prabhas and Malavika Mohanan, we are busy completing the shooting of song here in Greece as per the scheduled time. After this we also have to finish the post production work.\"

TRS is racing against time

The Raja Saab hectic schedule underway

Samantha who enjoys immense fanfollowing and stardom across the country, speaking to scribes, shared her thoughts on public scrutiny.\r\nShe said \"Anyone who has followed any little part of my journey is very well aware of all the personal struggles &mdash; the separation, my illness &mdash; everything has been very, very public. It comes with a lot of repercussions, a lot of trolling, a lot of judgment, and you&rsquo;re constantly judged for being open and vulnerable,\"\r\nShe added \"I don&rsquo;t think authenticity is the final destination &mdash; it is a work in progress. I don&rsquo;t have everything sorted, I don&rsquo;t have my life sorted, but I&rsquo;m able to speak about it. I am not perfect; I might make mistakes, I might stumble, but I&rsquo;m trying to be better,\"\r\nSamantha revealed \"At a time on social media when you have that kind of access, I believe it is most important now that we also be responsible,\"\r\nShe continued \"Ambition should not just run wild. It should come attached with certain responsibility and purpose, and that is why I feel that is very important for the youth today to select their mentors carefully, because that can define their entire life. That can define how stable their mental health is, what they can afford to dream, what they can learn from other people\'s failures,\"\r\nShe shared \"I had nothing, and my family struggled to even put food on the table. And from my first film, it all exploded. I became a star overnight, and and there was name, there was fame, there was wealth, there was applause. And to be honest, I didn\'t know what to do with it because I think authenticity is the sum of your upbringing.\r\n\"And if you are not in balance with that upbringing, there can be turmoil. So I didn\'t feel that I was worth all of this adulation and applause that I was receiving, and it instead of making me happier... it should have made me on top of the world but it didn\'t.\"\r\nShe added\"That is when I realised that I have found my purpose... so what you do with that visibility and the platform is what matters in the end,\" and shared \"I did \'Oo Antava\' to see if I could. It was a challenge that I gave myself. I never considered myself to be sexy. No one was ever going to give me a \'bold role\'. It was a one-time thing,\"&nbsp;

Samantha on public scrutiny

Samantha shares her experience on public scrutiny

Sudheer Babu's upcoming film, Jatadhara, is generating buzz with its captivating trailer. Directed by Venkat Kalyan and Abhishek Jaiswal, this fantasy adventure promises to take audiences on a thrilling journey. The trailer, unveiled by Superstar Mahesh Babu, sets the tone for an epic battle between good and evil.
The film's narrative revolves around Sudheer Babu's character, a ghost hunter who takes on a powerful evil spirit known as Dhana Pisachi. This malevolent entity is unleashed by a greedy individual who performs a dark ritual, sparking a fierce confrontation between good and evil. Sonakshi Sinha makes a striking appearance as the evil spirit, while Shilpa Shirodkar delivers a compelling performance.
Jatadhara boasts an impressive cast, including Divya Khossla, Indira Krishna, Ravi Prakash, and Rajeev Kanakala. The film's visuals and music are handled by Sameer Kalyani and Rajeev Raj, respectively. Produced by Zee Studios and Prerna Arora, Jatadhara promises to be athrilling and action packed epic that fuses Indian mythology with explosive spectacle.
Jatadhara is set to hit theaters on November 7, 2025, in both Hindi and Telugu. With its gripping storyline, stunning visuals, and powerful performances, this film is poised to become one of the most talked about releases of the year. Don't miss out on the thrilling adventure that awaits.

Mysterious Trailer Of Jatadhara

Jatadhara trailer review

<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Dude (2025) Movie: What\'s Behind</h2>\r\nPradeep Ranganathan quickly rose to stardom with&nbsp; his films Love Today and Dragon and he even expanded his fan base in Telugu also apart from Tamil. He is now coming to entertain movie lovers turning Dude. The film is directed by Keerthiswaran and is releasing on 17 Oct 2025. Dude\'s OTT rights have been bagged by . Let us see what impact Pradeep Ranganathan created as Dude on movie lovers.&nbsp;\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Dude (2025) Telugu Movie: Story Review</h2>\r\nDude story revolves around a youngster\'s journey and how he deals with the ups and downs in his love life and personal and professional career. Gagan (Pradeep Ranganathan) despite suffering breakups lives happily and tries to keep everyone happy. In the midst of all this, Kundana (Mamitha Baiju) proposes her. How he will react and what role Kundana\'s father, his uncle Aditya seshu (Sarath Kumar), a politician, his mother (Rohini), Rahul(Satya) and others form rest of the narration.&nbsp;\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Dude (2025) Telugu Movie: Artists Review</h2>\r\nPradeep Ranganathan came up with a youthful performance. He played such roles earlier and he showed variations accordingly. He entertained with his comic timing and delivered dialogues and made an impression with his mannerisms. However, for most of the times, he resembles a carbon copy of Dhanush.&nbsp;\r\nMamitha Baiju looked pretty on the screen and her chemistry with Pradeep Ranganathan is good on the screen. But her role didn\'t get the desired character arc.&nbsp;\r\nSarath Kumar performed well bringing in his experience to the fore. His role comes up with a surprise. But much to the disappointment of all, his charcter was under utilised in the second half.\r\nHridhu Haroon, Rohini, Dravid Selvam, Aishwarya Sharma and others performed according to their roles.&nbsp;\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Dude (2025) Telugu Movie: Technicians Review</h2>\r\nDude story is written by Keerthiswaran. The first half starts in an interesting way with the story having an interesting backdrop. However, he takes his own time to go into the proceedings. For most of the first half viewers will be wondering as to where the story is heading to.&nbsp;\r\nThe screenplay and narration looks incoherent and disjoint and misses the emotional connect. This continues till the fag ended of the first half where the hilarious scenes carries the film forward quickening the pace of the narration.&nbsp;\r\nThis sets the stage for the more engaging second half. Everything turns out to be predictable and monotonous elements ends up irritating viewers. The feel good romantic entertainer nosedived into below ordinary story. The elements like caste and other things in the story looked forced only for Tamil viewers.&nbsp;\r\nEditing of Bharath Vikraman left a lot to be desired. There are many scenes in the second half that slowed the pace of the narration.&nbsp;\r\nNiketh Bommi\'s Cinematography is good and he showed the scenes in a colourful and appealing way. The music by Sai Abhyankkar is good and came up&nbsp; with youthful tunes and background score turned out to be a mixed output. At times the score elevated the scenes but at times it failed to do so. Production values are good and decent.&nbsp;\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Dude Movie: Advantages</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Pradeep Ranganathan&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Sarath Kumar\'s surprise</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Few hilarious scenes</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Dude Movie: Disadvantages</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Failed Emotions</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Second Half&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Songs</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Dude (2025) Telugu Movie: Rating Analysis</h2>\r\nAnother, Dude turns out to be an average entrainer. Pradeep Ranganathan came up energetic performance which livened up the proceedings. Director Keerthiswaran came up with with interesting elements. He included hilarious elements to entertain viewers. But missing emotions, second half, weak ending undid his efforts. Considering all these elements,&nbsp;Cinejosh goes with a 2.5 rating for Dude.

Dude Review

\r\nFans against Pawan teaming with Meher Ramesh. Over the last few days rumours have been spreading thick and fast that Meher Ramesh would be directing Power Star Pawan Kalyan. Rumours spread that he is readying a script for Pawan Kalyan.\r\nThis at once gave scares to Pawan Kalyan\'s fans who started trolling on social media and asked Pawan Kalyan not to entertain Meher Ramesh in any manner.\r\nThey warned him against doing film with him. It is known that Meher Ramesh gave disasters to Shakti to NTR, Shadow to Venkatesh and after a brief hiatus when Chiranjeevi gave him the golden opportunity to direct Bholaa Shankar, it turned out to be the biggest disaster.\r\nStill, Meher Ramesh hogs the media limelight for his close bonhomie with Mega family and now with the rumour of him set to direct Pawan Kalyan, fans got extremely alert. Anyways for the present Pawan Kalyan is on the mission of completing his current projects and then concentrates on his duties as Dy CM of AP.\r\n

Fans warn Pawan Kalyan

Fans against Pawan teaming with Meher Ramesh

\r\nMythology inspiring female ghosts. Of late many stunning beauties are turning ghosts on the big screen to scare all. Now, some say mythology is inspiring the makers to turn gorgeous beauties into ghosts.\r\nWriter-Director Kona Venkat says &ldquo;Apart from the commercial angle&mdash;where glamorous actresses turning ghosts ensure better audience connect&mdash;the concept itself is rooted in age-old lore,&rdquo;\r\nHe adds Characters like Saakini and Daakini, or local legends about a woman in a white saree appearing at midnight, or a girl spotted near a dilapidated well, all originate from myths deeply ingrained in our culture. Viewers in villages and smaller towns relate to such tales far more than urban audiences, as they genuinely believe in these myths.&rdquo;\r\nAnalysing the trend, he says &ldquo;When audiences see Rashmika Mandanna revealing her evil side in the Hindi movie Thamma, or Sonakshi Sinha in the upcoming socio-fantasy Jatadhara, their expectations naturally soar. If the content matches the hype, such films mint gold at the box office&mdash;just like Stree 2, where the audience believed the wordings like \'Vo Aayegi\' on the wall and connected to women being abducted by a headless creature in a small town called Chanderi,&rdquo;\r\nHe observes &ldquo;business of sending shivers down the spine.&rdquo; Their &ldquo;menacing looks, eerie behavior, and unsettling presence&rdquo; captivate audiences across theatres in India. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s a direct connection between myth and reality in the case of female-centric horror. Ghost stories often revolve around women&mdash;even in real life. So, when top actresses play such roles on screen, the believability increases, and filmmakers smartly exploit that,&rdquo;\r\nKona Venkat continues &ldquo;A woman turning into an evil force gives a film a powerful twist. Many Korean horror films feature actresses delivering bone-chilling performances. Recently, Samyuktha Menon excelled as a black-magic practitioner in Virupaksha, ringing up sales. She joins the elite league of actresses like Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah, Nayanthara, and Hansika Motwani, who have taken ghost stories mainstream with their memorable spine-chilling act,&rdquo;\r\nAnil Sunkara shares &ldquo;We blended mythology with ghost elements to strike a chord with the masses. Our story connects to the Garuda Purana, which explains why certain spirits linger after death and how vengeance remains unresolved.&rdquo;\r\nHe shares &ldquo;When mythology meets mystery, audiences believe&mdash;and that&rsquo;s what makes horror timeless.&rdquo;\r\n

Mythology inspiring female ghosts

Reason behind gorgeous beauties turning ghosts

\r\nRishab Shetty \'s Kantara Chapter 1 produced by Hombale Films is on a roll, having collected over â‚¹700 crore worldwide in just two weeks. The film\'s success has been remarkable, with Karnataka contributing â‚¹200 crore to the total gross. The film\'s performance in other regions has also been impressive, with â‚¹100 crore+ from Telugu states, â‚¹60 crore from Tamil Nadu, and â‚¹50 crore from Kerala. North India has contributed significantly, with a gross of nearly â‚¹200 crore, taking the total India gross to â‚¹600 crore+.\r\nWhen Kantara Chapter 1 was released, expectations were high, but no one predicted it would challenge Chhaava\'s full-run collections or become 2025\'s biggest grosser. The film has surpassed predictions, collecting â‚¹700 crore+ in just two weeks, while Chhaava collected around â‚¹520 crore in the same period. This gives Kantara Chapter 1 a lead of about â‚¹180 crore. With Diwali in its third week, the film might see a boost in collections, but the upcoming releases might affect its screen count.\r\nKantara Chapter 1 also created history crossing 100 Crores gross in Telugu States. Despite the competition from new releases, Kantara Chapter 1 is expected to perform well. If it collects half of what Chhaava added in its later run (â‚¹280 crore), it will surpass Chhaava to become 2025\'s biggest grosser. The film\'s current trajectory suggests it might reach new heights, cementing its position as one of the highest grossing Indian films.\r\nKantara Chapter 1\'s worldwide success can be attributed to its captivating storyline, powerful performances, and Rishab Shetty\'s direction. The film\'s overseas collection has been impressive, with around â‚¹103 crore gross. With its current momentum, Kantara Chapter 1 is likely to continue its winning streak at the box office\r\n

Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office Report 

Kantara Chapter 1 Surpasses 100 Crores In Telugu States

\r\nThe promo for Vetri Maaran\'s upcoming film, Saamrajyam (also known as Arasan in Tamil) released by Man Of Masses NTR, has been making waves on social media. The film, starring Silambarasan TR, promises to be an intense and gripping tale of crime and redemption. The promo, which was released on October 17, 2025, has garnered over 3,000 views on YouTube and has left fans eagerly waiting for the film\'s release.\r\nSaamrajyam marks the first collaboration between Vetri Maaran and Silambarasan TR, and the promo suggests that it will be a powerful and thought provoking film. The film is being produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu under the banner of V Creations, and Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music. The Telugu version of the film will be released by Suresh Productions.\r\nThe promo opens with a person recording a video, narrating details of a real life incident. The story takes a dark turn as the protagonist, played by Silambarasan TR, is accused of committing three murders. The promo sets an intense tone, with gripping background music by Anirudh Ravichander. The film\'s storyline promises to be a complex and engaging exploration of crime and justice.\r\nWith the promo generating a lot of buzz, fans are eagerly waiting for the film\'s release. Saamrajyam promises to be a must watch for fans of crime dramas and those who appreciate powerful storytelling.\r\n