\r\nThe Diwali season is heating up with four new films gearing up for release in theaters: Telusu Kada, Dude, Mithra Mandali, and K-Ramp. Each film has its unique storyline and cast, but the ultimate goal remains the same, to achieve breakeven and rake in profits.\r\nTelusu Kada, releasing on October 17, needs to collect around â‚¹20 crore in worldwide share to break even. With a runtime of 136 minutes and a U/A certification, the film\'s producers are hopeful of achieving this target. On the other hand, K-Ramp, releasing a day later on October 18, has a slightly lower breakeven figure of â‚¹8 crore. However, with an \'A\' certification and a runtime of 140 minutes, the film\'s success is uncertain.\r\nDude, also releasing on October 17, has a steep breakeven figure of over â‚¹120 crore in gross collections across all languages. With a U/A certification and a runtime of 140 minutes, the film\'s producers are banking on its star studded cast and engaging storyline to drive box office success. Meanwhile, Mithra Mandali, which had its paid premieres on October 15, has a breakeven figure of around â‚¹5 crore. With a U/A certification and a runtime of 138 minutes.\r\nThe success of these films will depend on various factors, including their storylines, cast performances, and marketing strategies. With several notable films releasing during the Diwali season, the competition is expected to be fierce. As the box office verdicts start pouring in, it will be interesting to see which film emerges as the biggest winner this Diwali.\r\n

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Break Even Figures Of Diwali Releases

Four Diwali Releases Vie for Box Office Success

\r\nBuchhi&nbsp; Babu on Peddi mass song involving Ram Charan. Ram Charan is starring in Peddi which is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Buchhi Babu Sana. Expectations are high as Buchhi Babu Sana created a stunning impact with his debut film Uppena.\r\nThe film stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead while Jagapathi Babu, Shivarajkumar and Divyendu Sharma are playing important roles. The film\'s music is tuned by Rahman.\r\nIt is known that the makers are canning the mass dance number on Ram Charan and Jhanvi in Pune and already the leaked pics are going viral. Buchhi Babu Sana shared that Rahman tuned a stunning tune for the song and it will be released soon.\r\nThe film is a sports based drama and already the first shot captured the imagination of all. The film is up for release on 27 March 2026.\r\n

Expectations soar on Peddi mass song

Buchhi  Babu on Peddi mass song involving Ram Charan

Mythri Movie Makers on Ilayaraja copyright controversy over Ajith GBU. Mythri Movie Makers entered into Kollywood with Ajith's action entertainer Good Bad Ugly. The film had many fan moments and the makers used yesteryear hit songs of Ilayaraja.

Ilayaraja took a strong exception and approached court agains the same. Now, Mythri Movie Makers speaking to scribes, clarified on the entire controversy.

They said &ldquo;We&rsquo;re happy with the film. It turned out to be a big grosser for Ajith Kumar. We may not have made huge profits, but we didn&rsquo;t lose money either. It gave us a strong entry into the Tamil market, and we plan to collaborate with Ajith again in the future.&rdquo;

They added &ldquo;We bought the rights for the songs from Sony Music, paying around â‚¹15&ndash;20 lakh per song. The dispute is between Ilayaraja and Sony Music. The songs have been temporarily replaced. The verdict is expected on October 16. We have all the legal documents and followed due procedure, so we cannot comment further while the case is ongoing.&rdquo;

Mythri on copyright controversy

Mythri Movie Makers on Ilayaraja copyright controversy over Ajith GBU

The highly anticipated pan-India project "VD14" starring Vijay Deverakonda continues to generate massive buzz. Director Rahul Sankrityan recently shared exciting insights about the film, further fueling expectations. Speaking at the Dude movie event, he revealed that Vijay's performance in VD 14 would be nothing short of spectacular, showcasing his true acting prowess and complete transformation.

Set against the British era backdrop, VD 14 is a periodic action drama produced by Mythri Movie Makers, with Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar bankrolling it on a massive scale. The story is rooted in real historical events that took place between 1854 and 1878, promising to bring an epic narrative filled with emotion, revolution, and Vijay Deverakonda's never before seen avatar to the big screen. Rashmika Mandanna plays the female lead, adding to the excitement.

With the director's remarks, curiosity about VD 14 has reached a fever pitch. Fans are eagerly awaiting the film's release, expecting a cinematic experience like no other. The film's massive budget and historical setting promise to deliver a visually stunning and emotionally resonant experience.

VD 14 has the potential to set a new benchmark for Telugu cinema, with its epic narrative, stunning visuals, and powerful performances. With its release slated for December 4, 2025, fans are counting down the days to witness Vijay Deverakonda's transformation on the big screen.

VD14 Like No Other Period Drama 

Director Rahul Sankrityan About VD14

\r\nRavi Teja in a crime thriller. Mass Raja Ravi Teja is known for his mass action entertainers. Of late his films failed at the box office, he is currently starring in a film titled interestingly as Mass Jathara. The film is racing for release on 31 October 2025.\r\nHe is also busy with his next RT76 directed by Kishore Tirumala. Currently the film\'s shooting is underway in Spain where the makers are shooting mass numbers. Inside talk is the film will be titled Bharta Mahashayulaku Vignyapthi.\r\nIn the meantime, reports are coming that Ravi Teja is exploring a new genre. He is set to team with Shiva Nirvana and inside talk is the film will be a crime thriller. Ravi Teja got blown away with the story and the narration and he at once gave green signal for the projectl\r\nThe project is expected to go to sets from November. The project will be bankroled on Mythri Movies banner.\r\n

Mass Raja venturing into new genre

Ravi Teja in a crime thriller

\r\nRam Charan embarrassing moment with Shriya. Ram Charan became a global star with his impactful performance in Rajamouli\'s magnum opus RRR. While Ram Charan made his silver screen entry in 2007, hot beauty Shriya made her debut in 2001 and already became a top heroine by that time.\r\nIt is known that Ram Charan and Shriya never shared screen presence, though she played an important role in Rajamouli\'s RRR along with Ajay Devgn. But Ram Charan faced an awkward moment when he shared screen presence with Shriya when he was undergoing training at the acting institute.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nIn the video, Ram and Shriya are seen seated at a table, acting out a romantic scene in Hindi. While Shriya appears somewhat comfortable, Ram looks shy and uncomfortable as he delivers his dialogue and acts out his scenes. The acting institute posted two different videos of the scene on their Instagram.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nActing coach Kishore Namit Kapoor spoke about it, admitting that Ram was awkward while shooting for it, and Shriya was still learning how to act. &ldquo;We shot a scene with Ram Charan and Shriya Saran; it was his first scene before the camera. It was a blessing in disguise. He was actually feeling very awkward,&rdquo; he said, adding, &ldquo;Shriya was already a massive star by then in the South. She already acted in films, but I believe that after she took training, she is more nuanced. If I were a director, I would probably not agree that she acted well, but because I am a coach, I gave her positive feedback.&rdquo;\r\nFans who were surprised came up with the following reaction.\r\nFans were surprised to see not just Ram and Shriya act together, but also how different and young he looked in the video. &ldquo;Adenti ala unnadu? (Why does he look like that?)&rdquo; commented one Instagram user. A fan came to Ram&rsquo;s defence and wrote, &ldquo;Whoever is commenting on his looks, I&rsquo;d like to look at your pictures from high school.&rdquo; Others pointed out that he&rsquo;s now the most sought-after star, with another fan calling him &lsquo;grace god&rsquo;. Some commented, calling Shriya &lsquo;acting queen&rsquo; and &lsquo;ageless&rsquo;.\r\n

RC awkward moment with Hot Beauty

Ram Charan embarrassing moment with Shriya

<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;\">Mithra Mandali (2025) Movie: What\'s Behind</h2>\r\nPriyadarshi, Niharika NM\'s Mithra Mandali directed by Vijayendar S is releasing on 16 October offering Deepavali treat. Mithra Mandali\'s OTT&nbsp; inked by Amazon Prime Video. Let us find out how the film entertained 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;\">Mithra Mandali (2025) Movie: Story Review</h2>\r\nMithra Mandali\'s story revolves around four friends who live happily without caring a hoot for anything until their life takes a drastic turn with the entry of a beautiful girl into their lives. Chaitanya (Priyadarshi), Abhay (Rag Mayur), Satwik (Vishnu Oi) and Rajiv (Prasad Behara) lead a happy-go-lucky life, not bothering about their families in Jungli Patnam.\r\nTheir happy lives take a drastic turn when they happen to see a beautiful girl, Swechha (Niharika NM). Where this leads to, what roles Swechha\'s father, influential politician Narayana Tutte (VTV.Ganesh) who is obsessed with caste, SI Sagar K Chandra (Vennela Kishore), Freedom Raju (Satya Prakash), play, and how is Important Character (Satya) is connected to the proceedings form the rest of the narration.\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;\">Mithra Mandali (2025) Movie: Artists Review</h2>\r\nPriyadarshi played these kind of roles earlier. It is a cake walk for him and he performed effortlessly showing variations in his expressions, mannerisms and dialogue delivery and made his presence felt on the screen. Niharika NM, popular youtuber, made her debut with this film and she is just ok. She got limited scope to show her acting talent and passed through the motions.\r\nVishnu Oi and Rag Mayur elevated the scenes with their hilarious antics and with Priyadarshi elevated the hilarious scenes creating a laughing riot. Prasad Behara did justice to his role. Vennela Kishore is good in the role of a cop who gets frustrated with the proceedings. Satya, VTV.Ganesh, Satya Prakash,Raghu, Jeevan and others performed according to the roles. Brahmanandam appeared in a song.\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;\">Mithra Mandali (2025) Movie: Technicians Review</h2>\r\nMithra Mandali story is penned by Vijayender. The story is very simple but Vijayender concentrated on the screenplay to add comedy scenes and entertain movie lovers. Though this is a tough job, he came up with a decent effort. From the beginning the team has been promoting the film telling viewers to enjoy it without looking into logics. If the viewers follow the same, they can enjoy it by watching it once on the screen.\r\nThe romantic track turned out to be simple and the director with different screenplay pattern came up with satires on those obsessed with caste. Satya\'s character looked forced and without his role also the film would have moved smoothly. At times, his role turned out to be irritating. Even songs are forced just for commercial elements. The film reminds one of Sudigaru starring Allari Naresh.\r\nThe scenes in the film is loaded with satires, spoofs and trending reels on social media. Few may enjoy but others will feel the entire story cringe.\r\nSiddharth SJ with his cinematography added value to the proceedings. RR.Dhruvan experimented with the tunes in the music for the songs. The lyrics are funny and entertaining and he used remix of the old songs and created spoofs. He did the same with the BGM bringing in novelty. Peekay left many drags in the editing and he should have done away with it to make the proceedings fast. Dialogues are funny and production values are just ok.\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;\">Mithra Mandali: 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;\">Performances</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Performances</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">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;\">ARI: Mithra Mandali: 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;\">Weak Story</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Illogical 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;\">Mithra Mandali (2025) Telugu Movie: Rating Analysis</h2>\r\nAltogether, Mithra Mandali turns out to be a satirical take on the caste system. Director Vijayendar came up with a simple story and banked on the spoofs to take the proceedings forward with the screenplay. Though at times it sailed smoothly, his penchant for commercial elements and forced scenes, and a few irrelevant and unnecessary characters played the spoilsport. With the story being very simple, with the passage of time, the scenes get repeated, and the characters also turn out to be loud in their dialogue delivery, ending up irritating viewers. Many scenes dragged and ended up boring viewers, and despite the best efforts of the experienced cast, the proceedings didnot reach the next level. A few more hilarious scenes, sensible twists would have added value to the proceedings, doing away with the cringeworthy elements. Considering all these aspects,&nbsp;Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Mithra Mandali..

Mithra Mandali Review

\r\nHyderabad\'s RTC X Roads is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from traditional single screen theaters to modern multiplexes. The Odeon Mall, featuring PVR INOX\'s premium multiplex experience, is set to open on October 24, 2025, with 8 screens, luxury seating, enhanced projectors, and multilevel parking. This new space promises to become a crowd favorite with its blend of entertainment, shopping, and dining options.\r\nThe Odeon Mall is not just a multiplex but a smart mall with an AI-powered LED screen that enhances visitor engagement. With PVR INOX running the movie theaters, visitors can expect world class entertainment. This development marks a new era for RTC X Roads, which has been a hub for Telugu cinema enthusiasts.\r\nFollowing Odeon Mall\'s opening, AMB Classic is slated to launch during Sankranthi 2026, featuring 7 screens. This marks Mahesh Babu\'s second theatre venture in Hyderabad, with \"The Raja Saab\" expected to be its first big release. The addition of these multiplexes will increase the number of theaters in RTC X Roads from 18 to 20, providing a modern cinematic experience to moviegoers.\r\nThe transformation of RTC X Roads into a multiplex hub is expected to benefit movie enthusiasts, offering a more luxurious and comfortable viewing experience. With these new additions, the area will continue to be a popular destination for film lovers. Will this shift to multiplexes impact the single screen culture in RTC X Roads, or will both coexist?\r\n

Odeon Mall To Open Soon

RTC X Roads In Hyderabad To Become Hub For Cutting Edge Multiplexes

\r\nSuperstar Rajinikanth is aiming to release two films in 2026, a feat that sets him apart from his contemporaries and young superstars who often take years between their films. Currently, Rajinikanth\'s film Jailer 2 is in production and expected to wrap up by the end of this year or early 2026, with a planned summer-end 2026 release.\r\nFollowing Jailer 2, Rajinikanth will team up with Kamal Haasan for a multistarrer project, although this film will take some time to begin production due to the director yet to be finalized and extensive pre-production work. Rajinikanth\'s reunion with Kamal Haasan has generated significant excitement, with Lokesh Kanagaraj rumored to direct. However, Rajinikanth clarified that the director and script are yet to be finalized. The film will be produced by Raaj Kamal Films International and Red Giant Movies.\r\nThe superstar is reportedly planning to complete a quick project in the meantime, with Vels and Aishwarya Rajinikanth set to produce and Sundar C in talks to helm. If everything goes as planned, Rajinikanth is likely to have two releases in 2026, Jailer 2 around summer end and another film for the Diwali release. Sundar C is currently occupied with Mookuthi Amman 2, starring Nayanthara, which boasts an impressive ensemble cast.\r\n&nbsp;Meanwhile, Rajinikanth was last seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj\'s Coolie, and fans eagerly await his upcoming projects. With his track record of delivering blockbusters, Rajinikanth\'s films are always highly anticipated, and 2026 promises to be an exciting year for the superstar\'s fans.\r\n

Superstar Double Treatment In 2026

Rajinikanth Aiming To Release Two Films In 2026

\r\nKriti Sanon impactful speech at World Health Summit. Kriti Sanon who is the UNFPA India&rsquo;s Honorary Ambassador for Gender Equality, became the first Indian celebrity to address the World Health Summit (WHS) in Berlin.\r\nAs a keynote speaker, Kriti spoke on &ldquo;Women&rsquo;s Health &ndash; Global Wealth: Catalyzing Returns on Bold Investments.&rdquo; In the caption, she wrote: \"Women make up for half the humanity! It&rsquo;s high time we invest in women&rsquo;s health and include them equally while testing medicines, healthcare and safety technologies!\r\nHad the pleasure and honour of being a keynote speaker at the World Health Summit as UNFPA India&rsquo;s honorary ambassador for Gender Equality. Glad I could throw some light on a topic that needs all the attention- Women&rsquo;s health. ðŸ™ðŸ» It was a pleasure meeting Madame Executive Director UNFPA Ms. Diene Keita &mdash; the warmth in your aura and hope in your voice is infectious ma&rsquo;am!\"\r\nIn a part of her speech, Kriti said how women are 50% more likely than men to be misdiagnosed after a heart attack. She also shared that in the area of car safety, women are 40% likely to be seriously injured in car crashes because for decades crash-dash dummies were designed on the basis of the average man. highlighted the urgent need to prioritize women\'s health, which remains chronically underfunded despite representing half the world\'s population. She shared data underscoring the economic imperative of investing in women&rsquo;s health: for every $300 million invested, the return is $13 billion. Every dollar yields at least nine dollars in economic gains.\r\n

Kriti Sanon at World Health Summit

Kriti Sanon impactful speech at World Health Summit

Women groups protest against Prabhutva Sarai Dukanam. National award winning director Narasimha Nandi is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Prabhutva Sarai Dukanam.

The makers recently released the film's teaser and from then on there was huge negativity and backlash over the scenes and dialogues. Women groups in Telangana started protesting and lodged a complaint against the film with the Film Chamber and alleged the makers of hurting the sentiments of the women by showing the Telangana women in a demeaning and insulting manner.

They met Film Chamber President Damodara Prasad and sought the ban on the film release by submitting a written complaint. Deepa Devi, a representative of Mahila Samaikhya, said, &ldquo;The teaser of Prabhutva Sarai Dukanam contains vulgar and insulting dialogues against women, spoken in the Telangana dialect. It misrepresents how Telangana women speak and degrades our culture. If the movie is released, we will protest and even lay siege to the Censor Board office.&rdquo;

Another member, Neeraja, said, &ldquo;Filmmaking standards are falling. In the name of entertainment, such content insults Telangana&rsquo;s identity and sends a wrong message to youth. We will not allow this film to be screened.&rdquo; Dhanamma, also part of the delegation added, &ldquo;Telangana women are known for their dignity and values. The language used in this film is obscene. We demand that the film be stopped immediately, or we will intensify our protest.&rdquo;

Complaint against Tollywood Movie

Women groups protest against Prabhutva Sarai Dukanam

\r\nCasting Couch allegations against Dulquer Production House. In a shocking turn of events, a young woman accused chief associate Dhinil Babu of Dulquer Salmaan\'s Wayfare Films of casting couch by misusing the company name.\r\nShe accused him of luring her to a building near Wayfarer Film&rsquo;s office in Panampilly Nagar, Kochi, claiming it was for a discussion related to a new film. She alleged that Dhinil attempted to assault her after locking her in a room and threatened her with a career ban when she resisted. The Ernakulam South Police have registered a case and begun an investigation.\r\nFollowing this, Dulquer Salmaan\'s Wayfare Company came up with a strong statement. The company initiated legal action against Dhinil Babu. The production house made it clear that Dhinil has no association with the company and has not been involved in any of its projects. The production house lodged a formal complaint at Thevara Police Station and with FEFKA, the organisation representing film technicians in the Malayalam industry, accusing him of defaming the company by linking it to a &ldquo;casting couch&rdquo; allegation.\r\n