\r\nSpeculation increasing on Funky. KV.Anudeep made a name for himself with films like Jathi Ratnalu and Prince. He is now gearing up to create a laughing riot with his upcoming entertainer titled interestingly as Funky.\r\nFor long there are no updates from the makers and this is making viewers wonder as to what is going on in the sets. Mass Ka Das Vishwak Sen is playing a completely different role in the film.\r\n&nbsp;He will be deviating from the roles he is known for and Anudeep is keen to show Vishwak in his own style to surprise all. Kayadu Lohar is the female lead in the project.\r\nReports are coming that the film\'s shooting is getting delayed and is progressing at a snail\'s pace. Anudeep is planning to release the film during 2026 in February. He is burning midnight oil for the same and it has to be seen whether Funky will be on track for Feb 2026.\r\n

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When will Funky be out

Speculation increasing on Funky

\r\nThe Malayalam fantasy superhero action thriller \"Lokah Chapter 1 - Chandra\" has made history by surpassing the box office collections of Mohanlal\'s \"L2 Empuraan\" (265 Crores) to become the highest grossing film in Malayalam cinema. The film, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen, has collected over â‚¹266 crore globally, with its success showing no signs of slowing down.\r\nThe film\'s box office performance has been impressive, with \"Lokah Chapter 1 - Chandra\" becoming the top-grossing film in Malayalam cinema globally. At the Kerala box office, the film is the second-biggest grosser, behind Mohanlal\'s \"Thudarum\", and is expected to become only the second Malayalam film in history to hit â‚¹100 crore at the Kerala box office. With its current momentum, \"Lokah Chapter 1 - Chandra\" is likely to cross the â‚¹300 crore mark at the worldwide box office, creating new records for Malayalam cinema.\r\nThe film\'s success can be attributed to its fascinating plot and execution, which has received high praise from audiences and critics alike. The film\'s cast, including Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, Sunny Wayne, and Dulquer Salmaan, has also been praised for their performances.\r\nWith its impressive box office performance, \"Lokah Chapter 1 - Chandra\" is set to become a landmark film in Malayalam cinema. The film\'s success is expected to pave the way for more female oriented films in the industry, and its achievement of becoming the highest grossing film in Malayalam cinema is a testament to its broad appeal and commercial viability.\r\n

Lokah - Mollywood Industry Hit

Lokah Takes Down Mighty L2E Emerges As New Industry Hit

\r\nKangana faces protests in Himachal, Cong TN leader threatens to slap. Kangana Ranaut, Mandi MP faced huge protest from the people in Hmachal Pradesh.\r\nVideos of locals expressing their resentment against Kangana Ranaut\'s visit to Patlikuhal area of Manali in Himachal\'s Kullu district went viral on the internet. In the video, local people holding black flags and shouting slogans are seen near the carcade of the actor-politician.\r\nViral videos from the scene show residents holding black flags and shouting slogans near the carcade of the actor-politician in Patlikuhal, clearly voicing their displeasure.\r\nIn one such video, Kangana is seen responding emotionally to the backlash:\r\n&ldquo;My restaurant is also here, and it made a sale of only Rs 50 yesterday. We pay Rs 15 lakh in salaries alone, and we could only do Rs 50 worth of business. Imagine what I must be going through. Please understand my pain. I am a Himachali. I am a single woman. Don&rsquo;t attack me as if I&rsquo;m doing nothing. Don&rsquo;t treat me like I&rsquo;m the Queen of England,&rdquo; she said.\r\nKangana also appeared to shift focus toward the Congress-led state government, saying: &ldquo;We are here to assess what work has been done and what the state government has actually done.&rdquo;\r\nDuring an interaction with a woman who attempted to question her about the flood situation, Kangana responded sharply: &ldquo;Have you come to attack me or question me? If you come to harass us, how will we be able to work?&rdquo;\r\nIn the meantime, Congress TN leader Alagari, threatened to slap Kangana Ranaut. He said &ldquo;A few months ago, when she (Kangana Ranaut) went to an airport, a lady police officer slapped her. The police officer gave a reason that wherever she goes, she abuses everyone... I told the agricultural workers that if she comes to our area, do what the police officer at the airport did. You should do the same thing as the police officer at the airport. Only then will she rectify her mistake&hellip;&rdquo;\r\nHe said \"Yesterday, 10-15 agriculturists came to me and reported that during a press conference, Kangana Ranaut once said about agricultural women that they are working in the feeble lands.. But they are revolutionary ladies. One of the reporters asked her that even though those women are working in the fields, they are very prompt and brave, and capable of achieving anything... She (Kangana Ranaut) immediately replied that if given â‚¹100, they can come anywhere... The agriculturists reported this to me yesterday. I was shocked. Why is this lady, a sitting MP, criticising agricultural ladies? They come from rural India&hellip;&rdquo;\r\n

Kangana faces backlash

Kangana faces protests in Himachal - Cong TN leader threatens to slap

\r\nThe Telugu film \"Little Hearts\" has achieved remarkable success at the box office, joining the Million Dollar Club in America and surpassing expectations. Despite being made on a modest budget of â‚¹2.45 crore and facing stiff competition from other films like \"Ghaati\" and \"Madhraasi\", \"Little Hearts\" has managed to garner significant attention and acclaim. The film\'s positive word of mouth and continuous promotions have contributed to its success, with the team ensuring that the film reaches a wide audience.\r\n\"Little Hearts\" has become a blockbuster, with its box office numbers continuing to grow. The film is expected to cross the â‚¹40 crore gross mark worldwide, a testament to its broad appeal and commercial viability. The movie\'s success is a significant achievement, especially considering it features a debut hero and debut director.\r\nThe film\'s cast, including Mouli Tanuj Prashanth and Shivani Nagaram, has received praise for their performances. The movie\'s music, composed by Sinjith Yerramilli, has also been well received. With its success, \"Little Hearts\" has proven that well crafted storytelling and effective promotion can lead to significant box office success.\r\n\"Little Hearts\" was initially planned for a direct to digital release but has turned out to be a golden goose for everyone involved. The film\'s achievement serves as a reminder that audiences are craving simple, entertaining rom coms, and the industry should take note of this trend. With its impressive box office performance, \"Little Hearts\" is set to be one of the biggest hits in Telugu cinema in terms of ROI.\r\n

Little Hearts Big Achievement

Little Hearts Crosses 1 Million Milestone

\r\nPawan Kalyan\'s action packed film \"OG\" is set to hit theaters on September 25, 2025, with paid premieres in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. However, confusion has arisen due to different premiere timings in the two states. In Andhra Pradesh, the premiere shows will start at 1 AM on September 25, while in Telangana, they will begin at 9 PM on September 24. This discrepancy has created uncertainty for theater owners and audiences in Andhra Pradesh.\r\nThe Telangana government has approved a ticket price hike for \"OG,\" with single-screen theaters allowed to raise prices by â‚¹100 and multiplexes by â‚¹150. The premiere show tickets are capped at â‚¹800, including GST. In Andhra Pradesh, the ticket price for the 1 AM show is â‚¹1000. The film\'s production team is yet to clarify the situation, leaving fans and exhibitors in a state of limbo.\r\nThe difference in premiere timings has sparked speculation that the Andhra Pradesh government might issue a revised order. Some theaters in Andhra Pradesh have already opened bookings for the 1 AM shows, and if the premieres are allowed on the night of September 24, they will need to reschedule. Fans are eagerly awaiting clarification on the premiere timings to plan their ticket bookings accordingly.\r\n\"They Call Him OG\" is expected to break box office records, with over â‚¹200 crores riding on its success. The film\'s production team, led by DVV Danayya, has received a boost from the Telangana government\'s approval of ticket rate hikes and premiere shows. With the Andhra Pradesh government\'s decision hanging in the balance, fans are hopeful that the state will follow suit and issue a fresh government order ahead of the film\'s release.\r\n

Confusion Over OG Paid Premiers

Fans And Distributors Await Official Word About OG Premiers In AP

\r\nMan arrested after security breach at Vijay house. Thalapathy Vijay is busy touring the state of Tamil Nadu ahead of the elections and strengthening his party TVK.\r\nIn the midst of all this, security at his house was breached and a man entered. This shocked all and following this development, police arrested the intruder. According to Neelankarai police, the intruder climbed a tree and accessed the terrace of Vijay&rsquo;s house two nights prior. Vijay reportedly discovered the man during a visit to the terrace, escorted him downstairs, and immediately alerted the police.\r\nPolice said the based on the complaint,&nbsp; a Community Service Register (CSR) entry had been filed. Preliminary inquiries revealed that the man hailed from Madurantakam in Chengalpattu district. &ldquo;Only after further investigation will additional details be known.&rdquo;\r\nPolice shared &ldquo;The security team at the house, along with the police, are reviewing CCTV footage to find out how the man breached security.&rdquo;\r\n

Vijay security breached

Man arrested after security breach at Vijay house

\r\nTamannaah dreaming of zero size. Milky Beauty Tamannaah stole the hearts of all with her riveting performances and glamor treat. Of late she is sizzling in special songs giving sleepless nights to movie lovers.\r\nNow, Tamannaah speaking to scribes expressed her desire for zero size. She said she was trolled earlier for her weight and now she said she worked out in the gym and shed few kilos to get back to shape.\r\nShe said she is following strict regime and is planning to become even more lean. Tamannaah was last seen in Do You Wanna Partner, a webseries which is streaming on Amazon Prime. The film stars Jaaved Jaaferi, Nakuul Mehta, Shweta Tiwari, Neeraj Kabi, Sufi Motiwala, and Rannvijay Singha under the direction of Collin D\'Cunha and Kumar.\r\nIn August 2025, Bhatia was featured in KALKI Fashion&rsquo;s bridal couture campaign. Tamannaah is currently starring in Romeo, Ranger, Vvan and untitled Rohit Shetty\'s project.\r\n

Milky Beauty craving for it

Tamannaah dreaming of zero size

\r\nVenkatesh slapped himself to give confidence. Victory Venkatesh is known for his evergreen entertaining perfomances. He did different genre roles and recently entertained with Sankranthiki Vasthunnam.\r\nVenkatesh is jovial in the sets and do not differentiate between anyone. In the meantime, actor Vasishta who got fame with his performance showered praises on Venkatesh. It is known that Vasishta played an important role in Narappa. In the film there was a scene where Venkatesh was supposed to hit Vasishta with a slipper.\r\nVenkatesh had a long thought about the scene and whether he should do it or not. Vasishta revealed that Venkatesh got a dummy slipper and even then he thought whether it would hurt him and so, he first tested it slapping himself with the slipper. He said even then Venkatesh had his own apprehensions and Vasishta said he convinced him to slap him.\r\nHe said he has not seen an actor like Venkatesh who thinks and cares about his co stars. He said he learnt a lot from Venkatesh while doing Narappa.\r\n

When Venkatesh slapped himself

Venkatesh slapped himself to give confidence

\r\nManchu Manoj to take on Chiranjeevi. Manchu Manoj\'s stakes increased ever since his stunning performance in Teja Sajja\'s socio fantasy entertainer Mirai.\r\nThe film directed by Karthik Ghattamaneni is going great guns at the box office. Manchu Manoj\'s impactful and terrific screen presence in the role of Mahabir Lama aka Black Sword is winning the hearts of all.\r\nIn the meantime, reports are coming that Manchu Manoj is all set to flex muscles with Mega Star Chiranjeevi. Currently Chiranjeevi is busy with his socio fantasy entertainer Vishwambhara with Mallidi Vasishta and Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu under Anil Ravipudi\'s direction.\r\nHe is also starring in the direction of Bobby. Expectations are high on this project as Chiranjeevi and Bobby earlier came up with the project Waltair Veerayya which turned out to be a hit. Now inside talk is the makers are planning to rope in Manchu Manoj as the antagonist in the film. More clarity will be coming about Manchu Manoj role in the coming days.\r\n

Mirai Villain turning Mega Villain

Manchu Manoj to take on Chiranjeevi

\r\nAnurag Kashyap on Chhaava. Vicky Kaushal,Rashmika Mandanna\'s Chhaava directed by Lakshman Utekar created a sensation at the box office. The film turned out to be a highest grosser in the industry. The film is based on the valour of Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and shows him carrying the strength of four great natural elements that make the world - earth, fire, water and air.\r\nIn the meantime, Anurag Kashyap speaking to scribes made sensational comments on Chhaava. He said he didnot like the film. He added &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t have much interaction with him much these days. I don&rsquo;t judge him, because every person has their own reasons&hellip; I don&rsquo;t repeat myself. What I wanted to say, I said.&rdquo;\r\nHe continued &ldquo;This is why I left Mumbai. Every person has their own ambitions, and it is up to them on how they choose to achieve them. It&rsquo;s not my responsibility. It took me a while to detach myself. But the atmosphere in Bollywood has become more money-minded. People are looking at &lsquo;crores&rsquo; in their decision-making. This is what I ran away from. I don&rsquo;t want to return to that world.&rdquo;\r\nHe shared &ldquo;More than Chhaava, it felt like The Passion of the Christ. Mujhe nahin jami (I didn&rsquo;t like it). The emotion that was being created out of discomfort, I don&rsquo;t appreciate. I basically watched it for Viineet. I don&rsquo;t want to judge. I didn&rsquo;t understand the filmmaker&rsquo;s storytelling choices, but others did. That&rsquo;s why I&rsquo;m not a part of the mainstream; I&rsquo;m a more romantic sort of person.&rdquo;\r\nHe continued &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve stopped watching Hindi films anyway. I watched Dhadak 2, Laapataa Ladies, and Chamkila, that&rsquo;s it.&rdquo;\r\n

Star director shocker on Chhaava

Anurag Kashyap on Chhaava

\r\nAamir Khan and Anurag Kashyap have spoken out about the growing trend of excessive demands made by some Bollywood actors, which are affecting production costs. Aamir Khan questioned why producers are expected to pay for personal expenses like drivers and helpers, stating that these costs should be borne by the actors themselves.\r\nAnurag Kashyap echoed Aamir Khan\'s sentiments, highlighting how entourage expenses can consume a significant portion of a movie\'s budget. He shared examples of unnecessary costs, such as cars driving long distances to fetch fancy food, which don\'t contribute to the filmmaking process. Both Aamir Khan and Anurag Kashyap believe that these trends shift the focus away from the craft and toward unnecessary expenses.\r\nAamir Khan emphasized that actors should see themselves as part of a larger team and ensure that the production house is not burdened because of them. He stated that stars earning crores of rupees should be able to cover their own personal expenses, rather than relying on producers to foot the bill.\r\nThe controversy started with reports of Deepika Padukone\'s alleged demands for her role in Spirit and recently Kalki 2, including a fee hike, shorter workdays, and luxurious treatment for her team. Aamir Khan and Anurag Kashyap\'s comments have sparked a debate about the growing expectations of actors and the impact on production costs in the Bollywood industry.\r\n

AK On Bollywood Demands

Bollywood Excessive Demands Shooting Up Production Costs Says Aamir Khan

<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;\">Tunnel (2025) Telugu Movie: What\'s Behind</h2>\r\nAtharvaa Murali\'s action thriller Tunnel is releasing on 12 Sep 2025. The film is helmed by Ravindra Madhava and it stars Lavanya Tripathi, Lakshmi Priya and Ashwain Kakumanu in key roles. The film\'s OTT rights will be revealed soon.\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;\">Tunnel (2025) Telugu Movie: Story Review</h2>\r\nTunnel story revolves around a person who is an ex army man and the happenings in his life and how he deals with his adversaries who became a thorn in his personal and professional life.&nbsp;\r\nNew Cop (Atharvaa Murali) is out to prevent the venomous plans of the leader (Ashwain Kakumanu) a powerful gangster. How the rivalry between police and the gangsters started and what is the background of the cop and what role Lavanya Tripathi played form rest of the developments.&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;\">Tunnel (2025) Telugu Movie: Artists Review</h2>\r\nAtharvaa Murali performed well in the role of a honest cop. He showed variations as a happy go lucky youngster and as a sincere police officer. Ashwath Kakamanu got a good role and most of the time, he dominated the protagonist with his intense performance. Lavanya Tripathi is good in her role. 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;\">Tunnel (2025) Telugu Movie: Technicians Review</h2>\r\nThe songs tuned by Justin Prabhakaran are below average. However He did justice to the narration with his background music. He increased the intensity levels with his background music. Sakthi Saravanan with his Cinematography added value to the scenes. He gave the realistic feel especially to the action sequences. Kalaivanan R\'s editing left a lot to be desired. There are many drags and this slowed the pace of the narration. Production values are ok.&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;\">Tunnel 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;\">BGM&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Action Sequences&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Cinematography</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;\">Tunnel 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;\">Missing Excitement</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Flashback Episode</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Romantic Track</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;\">Tunnel (2025) Telugu Movie: Rating Analysis</h2>\r\nAltogether, Tunnel turns out to be another done to dust thriller. Ravindra Madhava planned to come with an interesting cop thriller but he failed completely filling it with outdated investigative, romantic and other lackluster elements.&nbsp; He failed with his story, Screenplay and direction. Considering all these aspects,&nbsp;Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Tunnel.&nbsp;