Anushka Shetty is renowned for her captivating and mindblowing performances. She is set to show her power in the upcoming female oriented entertainer Ghaati . The film directed by Krish is set for release on 5 Sep 2025.\r\nIn the meantime, Anushka is set to make her debut in Mollywood. She is playing a powerful role in Kathanar-The Wild Sorcerer and it is helmed by Rojin Thomas. The film stars Jayasurya in the lead role.\r\nWhile Jayasurya is playing the role of&nbsp; Kadamattathu Kathanar,Anushka Shetty will be seen as Kalliyankattu Neeli. The film is releasing in two parts and it is about the&nbsp; life of Kadamattathu Kathanar, a legendary 9th-century Christian priest endowed with magical powers.\r\nPrabhu Deva, Sandy, Vineeth, Nitesh Bharadwaj, Anant Murali, Kulprit Yadav are playing key roles. The makers on the occasion of Jayasurya\'s&nbsp; birthday released his first look. The poster comes with a caption&nbsp; &ldquo;The one who steals your time, your mind, your reality.&rdquo;\r\nThe film is&nbsp; produced by Gokulam Gopalan of Sree Gokulam Movies.\r\n&nbsp;

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Anushka in another powerful role

Anushka to stun in Kathanar- The Wild Sorcerer

The highly anticipated film "Akhanda 2," starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and directed by Boyapati Srinu, has made headlines with its record breaking OTT deal. According to reports, Jio Hotstar has acquired the film's digital streaming rights for all languages at an estimated Rs 85 crore, outbidding platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime. This deal would mark the highest ever digital price for a Balakrishna starrer.

The deal is significant not only for its value but also for the condition that the film will be released theatrically in December, ensuring that it is available for streaming during the Sankranthi holiday season. With one song left to shoot, the film is now in its final leg of post-production. The makers had initially planned to release the film on September 25, but they have now targeted a December 5 release.

"Akhanda 2" arrives with huge expectations, given the impact of its predecessor. The original "Akhanda" became a blockbuster in 2021, powered by Balakrishna's dual role and Boyapati's signature mass action blended with mysticism. The sequel promises to extend that universe, with Balakrishna once again donning the fierce Aghora avatar. The film's teaser hinted at a grand scale, with visuals set against the Himalayan backdrop and actor Aadhi Pinisetty appearing as the antagonist.

The film features a star studded cast, including Samyuktha as the female lead and S Thaman returning as the music composer. The film's music is expected to be a major highlight, given Thaman's chartbusting soundtrack for the first film. With its record breaking OTT deal and huge expectations, "Akhanda 2" is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films of the year.

Akhanda 2 Strikes Big OTT Deal

Akhanda 2 Record Breaking OTT Deal

Anushka Shetty known for her powerpacked and impactful performances is not seen much on the screen ever since she put on weight and has been struggling to regain her slim structure after Size Zero.\r\nShe was last seen in Miss Shetty &amp; Mr Polishetty and is now gearing up to show her acting prowess with her upcoming female oriented film Ghaati. The film directed by Krish is releasing on 5 Sep 2025 and the promotions increased the expectations on it.\r\nIn the meantime, the makers are all set to release the Ghaati release trailer tomorrow.The film features Vikram Prabhu, Chaitanya Rao, Jagapathi Babu in important roles.\r\nManojh Reddy Katasani handling the cinematography and Nagavelli Vidya Sagar composing the music. The art direction is by National Award winner Thotta Tharani, and editing is by Chanakya Reddy Toorupu and Venkat N Swamy. With Sai Madhav Burra contributing sharp dialogues, the film promises to be a thrilling ride.\r\n<div></div>

All set for Ghaati release trailer

Ghaati release trailer tomorrow

Allu Arjun\'s grand mother Allu Kanakaratnam passed away yesterday at the age of 94 due to age related problems.\r\nAllu Arjun paid floral tributes and came up with an emotional note remembering his grandmother.\r\nHe posted \"Our beloved grandmother #AlluKanakaratnam garu now rests in her heavenly abode. Her love, wisdom, and presence will be missed every single day.Heartfelt thanks to everyone who came forward to share their affection and condolences. To those far away, your prayers and love were felt just as much. Thank you for your Love. Humbled\"\r\nEarlier Mega family members, Chiranjeevi, AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan, Ram Charan, Telangana Chief Minister Sri A Revanth Reddy; Former Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu; Minister for Environment, Forest, Science and Technology of Andhra Pradesh and actor Pawan Kalyan; Minister for Human Resources Development of Andhra Pradesh Lokesh Nara; CM of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu expressed their condolences.\r\nChiranjeevi ensured that Kanakaratnam\'s eyes were donated so that she can see through others. He said&nbsp; \"I was the first one to reach the residence of Allu Aravind after I heard the news. Allu Aravind was on his way from Bengaluru. I asked if he was ready to donate his mother&rsquo;s eyes and he immediately said yes.\"\r\nHe continued&nbsp; \"My mother, my mother-in-law and I had a conversation in the past. I asked if she was ready to donate her eyes after death. She immediately replied yes. I remembered this past conversation and called My Blood Bank to arrange the donation of her eyes. The process was completed today.\"\r\nChiranjeevi earlier posted&nbsp; \"Our mother-in-law... The demise of Kanakarathnamma Garu, wife of Sri Allu Ramalingayya Garu, is extremely heartbreaking. The love, courage, and life values she showed to our families will forever be an inspiration to us. I pray to God that her sacred soul attains peace. Om Shanti.\"\r\nFans reacted to the gesture in the following way.\r\nOne of the comments read, \"Appreciate Allu Aravind and family for having a big &amp; brave heart to take that decision in the nick of the moment.\" Another said, \"Great gesture&hellip; it shows how much Mega Star Chiranjeevi contributes towards society. Huge respect, sir. Such initiatives are very much needed&hellip; Respects to Allu Kanakaratnamma.\" A third user wrote, \"Nice gesture by the family.\"

AA remembers his grandmother

Allu Arjun pens an emotional note for his grandmother

Power Star Pawan Kalyan will be celebrating his birthday on 2 September 2025 and already fans are in a festive mood to celebrate the event in a grand manner.\r\nIn the meantime, the makers of his upcoming films are getting ready to delight all by coming up with the updates. Now the makers of Pawan Kalyan\'s upcoming action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh came up with an exciting update.\r\nThey revealed that the special look of Pawan Kalyan will be releasing tomorrow at 4.45 PM. They released a poster saying they will be offering Full Meals tomorrow. In the poster Pawan Kalyan looked uber cool and ultra stylish wearing a hat and bringing it down.\r\nThe film stars Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna as the female leads under the direction of Harish Shankar. Expectations are high as Pawan Kalyan and Harish Shankar earlier came up with a blockbuster like Gabbar Singh. Devi Sri Prasad is the music director for the film.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

UBS set to unleash B-Day special

Ustaad Bhagat Singh powerful B-Day special tomorrow

Natural Star Nani is gearing up for his most ambitious project, The Paradise, an action drama directed by Srikanth Odela and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner. The film\'s makers have been leaving no stone unturned to create a global cinematic experience, and their efforts are evident in the two fierce first look posters and a thunderous behind-the scenes glimpse titled Spark of Paradise.\r\nThe team behind The Paradise has taken a significant step towards achieving their global ambitions by meeting with Alexandra E Visconti, Executive VP of Creative Content at Connekkt MobScene, to explore a possible collaboration for the film. While details remain under wraps, this development reinforces the team\'s determination to position The Paradise as a truly international cinematic experience.\r\nThe Paradise is slated for a global release on March 26, 2026, in eight languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, English, and Spanish. The film features a star-studded cast and crew, with Rockstar Anirudh Ravichander scoring the music and Navin Nooli handling the editing. The movie\'s cinematography is handled by CH Sai, and Avinash Kolla is the production designer.\r\nThe makers of The Paradise have been treating the project as more than just a regional release, and their aggressive promotion has created organic buzz across languages, markets, and audiences. With its global ambitions and massive release, The Paradise is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films from India. The team is also in discussions to bring on board a renowned Hollywood actor for an association to release the international language versions across the world, adding yet another global dimension to this already ambitious project.

Nani The Paradise Goes Global 

Paradise Hollywood Collaboration

\r\nThe animated movie \"Mahavatar Narasimha\" has taken the OTT scene by storm, changing the way companies approach film acquisitions. Released on July 25th, the film initially received little attention, with many assuming it was a children\'s animated movie. However, word of mouth publicity soon took over, and the film\'s success has been phenomenal, crossing the 300 crore mark.\r\nThe film\'s devotional theme and animated content were not expected to appeal to a wide audience. However, the movie\'s engaging storyline and impressive animation have won over viewers, with many devotees even performing bhajans in theaters. The film\'s success has been a surprise to many, and its impact on the OTT scene is significant.\r\nThe film\'s OTT rights are in high demand, with several companies competing for the rights. Industry insiders suggest that the Hindi version of the film may premiere on JioHotstar, based on previous partnerships between the production house and the platform. Regional versions in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam may debut on other popular OTT platforms, depending on licensing and distribution agreements.\r\nThe success of \"Mahavatar Narasimha\" has changed the OTT scene, with companies eager to acquire popular films. The film\'s massive success has shown that animated content can appeal to a wide audience, and OTT companies are taking notice. The competition for film rights is expected to intensify, and \"Mahavatar Narasimha\" is likely to be a benchmark for future film acquisitions.\r\n

Demand For MN OTT Rights

Mahavatar Narasimha Changes The Landscape Of OTT Streaming Rights

\r\nRukmini Vasanth is making waves in the fashion world with her stunning style. In a recent Instagram picture, she is seen wearing a stylish pink dress with intricate embroidery and a detailed design on the back. The dress is a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, showcasing Rukmini\'s ability to pull off any look with ease.\r\nRukmini Vasanth has been working on various projects across different languages, including Kannada and Tamil. She gained fame with her role in Sapta Sagaradaache Ello and made her Tamil debut in Ace alongside Vijay Sethupathi. Recently, she joined the star-studded cast of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups, a film featuring Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, and Huma Qureshi.\r\nRukmini Vasanth\'s career graph has been on the rise since her soulful performance in Sapta Saagaradaache Ello. She has already placed herself in some of the most awaited films, including Toxic, which is directed by Geetu Mohandas and set to release worldwide in multiple languages. She is also playing female lead in highly anticipated NTRNeel.\r\nRukmini Vasanth\'s beauty glows in every frame, and her recent appearance in a flowy pink dress is no exception. The ornaments she paired with the dress were subtle yet elegant, showcasing her roots and style. With her rising popularity and upcoming projects, Rukmini Vasanth is definitely a star to watch out for in the coming years.\r\n

Rukmini Radiates In Pink

Dragon Beauty Rukmini Vasanth Stunning Style 

\r\nNani, the Natural Star, recently appeared as a guest on the show Jayammu Nischayammura hosted by Jagapathi Babu and shared many interesting facts about his life. One of the most surprising revelations was about his name change, which happened due to a mistake made by a receptionist. Nani\'s real name is Naveen Kumar, and he was also known as Naveen Babu.\r\nNani shared the story behind his name change on the show. He said that when he was studying in 8th standard, he was given a TC and sent away from school due to his mischievous acts. The receptionist made a mistake while writing in the TC, and Nani\'s name was mentioned as Naveen Babu. This name stuck with him, and he has been known by it ever since.\r\nNani revealed that he was called Nani at home and by his friends at school. However, he didn\'t connect with his name Naveen like Nani. It was also turned his lucky charm after he entered the film industry. That\'s way he turned completely into Nani. Today, Nani is a well known star in the film industry, and his name is synonymous with success.\r\nNani has come a long way in his career, and his journey is an inspiration to many. Without any support, he rose to stardom in the film industry and is now making a fortune with his successful movies. He is currently busy shooting for the movie The Paradise, and his fans are eagerly waiting for its release. With his talent and dedication, Nani is sure to continue making waves in the film industry.\r\n

The Story Behind Nani Name

Nani Interesting Revelation About His Name

\r\nWill Mahesh change his perception on Bollywood. Longtime back Mahesh Babu stirred a hornet next when he said that Bollywood cannot afford him.\r\nThis created a huge controversy and people slowly started understanding the hidden meaning over it when Ram Charan\'s Zanjeer, Prabhas\' Adi Purush, NTR\'s War 2 released and got shocking results.\r\nIt is known that after doing a project with Rajamouli, stars get huge craze and pan India stardom and this forced Prabhas to do Adi Purush, a straight Bollywood project and NTR to do War 2, a straight Bollywood project. Now the question is will Mahesh also do a straight Bollywood project as his craze is expected to increase after the release of his film SSMB29 with Raamouli.\r\nBut all depends on his judgement and the selection of script and how he deals with them. Otherwise similar results like Prabhas\' Adi Purush and NTR\'s War 2 will repeat.\r\n

Will Super Star rethink on Bollywood

Will Mahesh change his perception on Bollywood.

Indian cinema is no stranger to experimentation, but rarely does a mainstream film dare to break away from its biggest strength&mdash;dialogue. Ufff Yeh Siyapaa, directed by G. Ashok and produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg under the Luv Films banner, is rewriting the rules. Set for release on 5 September 2025, this dark comedy-thriller unfolds with zero dialogues&mdash;relying entirely on expressive performances, visual gags, and the evocative score of A. R. Rahman.\r\nA Story Told Without Words\r\nAt the heart of Ufff Yeh Siyapaa is Kesari Lal Singh (Sohum Shah), whose life spirals into chaos when a mistaken drug delivery and a series of misunderstandings turn his home into a crime scene. His wife Pushpa (Nushrratt Bharuccha) suspects him of flirting with their neighbour Kamini (Nora Fatehi), while Inspector Hasmukh (Omkar Kapoor) arrives with secrets of his own. What follows is a madcap, dialogue-free comedy of errors, driven entirely by visual humor and physical expression.\r\nThe Musical Narrative\r\nIn a film where no words are spoken, music takes center stage. For A. R. Rahman, this was both a challenge and an opportunity. Reflecting on his experience, he shared:\r\n&nbsp;&ldquo;Working on Uff was both challenging and liberating. In most films, dialogues take precedence and the music takes a step back, but here, the music itself was a part of the narrative. Opportunities like this, where the score drives the core storytelling, are rare. I truly enjoyed experimenting with hybrid styles, especially since this comedy-thriller genre is something I don&rsquo;t often get to explore. It was a pleasure working with Luv Ranjan and director Ashok, whose vision made the process even more inspiring.&rdquo;\r\nRahman&rsquo;s soundtrack isn&rsquo;t just background&mdash;it is the voice of the film. His score guides emotions, builds tension, and injects humor, making the absence of dialogue feel intentional rather than restrictive. The already released single, Dil Parinda, is a glimpse into this unique sonic landscape.\r\nThe Vision of G. Ashok\r\nDirector G. Ashok, known for films like Bhaagamathie and Durgamati, has always experimented with genres. With Ufff Yeh Siyapaa, he takes a daring leap into silent storytelling for the modern audience. His ability to balance dark themes with slapstick humor promises to deliver a rare cinematic experience&mdash;one that evokes laughter and suspense without a single spoken line.\r\nCast &amp; Performances\r\nSilent cinema places the heaviest weight on actors&rsquo; physicality and expressions. Sohum Shah, Nushrratt Bharuccha, and Nora Fatehi rise to the challenge, crafting characters whose emotions are communicated purely through gesture, timing, and presence. Sharib Hashmi and Omkar Kapoor add to the film&rsquo;s dynamic chaos, ensuring the comedy never misses its beat.\r\nWhy Ufff Yeh Siyapaa Matters\r\nA Silent Experiment: Modern Bollywood rarely takes such risks&mdash;making it one of the first dialogue-free comedies in decades.\r\nMusical Brilliance: A. R. Rahman&rsquo;s score is not just accompaniment but the narrative&rsquo;s heartbeat.\r\nCinematic Throwback with Modern Twist: Reminiscent of Pushpak Vimana (1987), yet infused with today&rsquo;s visual energy.\r\nGlobal Appeal: Silent storytelling transcends language barriers, making it a potential crossover success.\r\nFinal Word\r\nUfff Yeh Siyapaa is more than just a film&mdash;it&rsquo;s a cinematic experiment, a celebration of visual comedy, and a reminder that stories don&rsquo;t always need words. With G. Ashok&rsquo;s vision, Luv Ranjan&rsquo;s daring production choices, and A. R. Rahman&rsquo;s groundbreaking score, the film is poised to be one of the most unique theatrical experiences of 2025.\r\n<div></div>

Ufff Yeh Siyapaa

Ufff Yeh Siyapaa - A Bold Silent Comedy Redefining Bollywood Storytelling

\r\nMegastar Chiranjeevi\'s decision to facilitate the eye donation of his beloved mother-in-law Allu Kanakaratnam, who passed away on Saturday, has won hearts online. The actor\'s timely and thoughtful decision, especially in a moment of personal grief, is being hailed as a fine example for many to emulate. Allu Kanakaratnam, the mother of well-known Telugu film producer Allu Aravind and the grandmother of Telugu star Allu Arjun, passed away at the age of 94.\r\nChiranjeevi, who was among the first to reach the venue when he heard that the she was serious, remembered a conversation he had earlier with Allu Kanakaratnam about organ donation. Although she did not sign any pledge forms, her word appeared to be a pledge to Chiranjeevi, and he decided to go ahead with the donation.\r\nChiranjeevi\'s decision to facilitate the eye donation of his mother-in-law is a heartwarming one. By choosing to turn sorrow into service, Chiranjeevi has ensured that Allu Kanakaratnam\'s vision will continue to live on, bringing light and hope to others in need.\r\nChiranjeevi\'s noble act has come in for praise from various sections on the internet. Many believe that the actor\'s decision to facilitate the eye donation of his mother-in-law serve as an inspiration to others, highlighting the importance of organ donation and the impact it can have on the lives of others.\r\n