Pawan Kalyan\'s most awaited film, They Call Him OG, is set to release on September 25, 2025. The pan-Indian period gangster drama features Priyanka Arul Mohan as the female lead and is directed by Sujeeth. The film\'s storyline revolves around a mob leader\'s quest for revenge and power, with Pawan Kalyan\'s character, Ojas Gambheera, taking on a savage gang war.\r\nThe makers have announced the release of the second single, Suvvi Suvvi, a melody composed by Thaman, on August 27, 2025 at 10:08 AM on the occasion of Vinayaka Chavithi. A vibrant poster featuring Pawan Kalyan and Priyanka Mohan has been dropped, generating excitement among fans. The song is expected to be a crucial factor in the film\'s promotions, given its melody and emotional depth.\r\nThe film boasts an impressive cast, including Emraan Hashmi, Prakash Raj, Sriya Reddy, Arjun Das, and others. DVV Danayya and Kalyan Dasari are serving as the producers. With a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes, the film promises to be an action-packed drama that will keep audiences engaged.\r\nThe release date of They Call Him OG is just one month away, and fans are eagerly waiting for the film. The makers have been generating hype with regular updates, and the film\'s overseas pre-sales have been impressive. With its engaging storyline, impressive cast, and action-packed sequences, They Call Him OG is expected to be a blockbuster hit.

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OG Second Single Announcement

Pawan Kalyan OG Announced Its Second Single Arrival

Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming film, Jana Nayagan, is generating buzz with reports suggesting that acclaimed directors Lokesh Kanagaraj, Nelson Dilipkumar, and Atlee will make cameo appearances in the film. According to reports, the directors might play the roles of journalists in the political drama. This move is expected to add depth and excitement to the film, given the directors' previous successes with Vijay.
All three directors have previously worked with Vijay on successful projects. Lokesh Kanagaraj directed Master and Leo, while Atlee helmed Theri, Mersal and Bigil. Nelson Dilipkumar collaborated with Vijay on Beast. Their inclusion in Jana Nayagan is likely to create a significant impact, given their proven track record with the actor.
Jana Nayagan is directed by H Vinoth and is set to release in theaters on January 9, 2026. The film features a star-studded cast, including Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, Priyamani, Pooja Hegde, and Mamitha Baiju in pivotal roles. The story revolves around a former police officer who gets embroiled in a high-stakes political battle.
Vijay recently got emotional at a public gathering in Madurai, where thousands of fans gathered to hear him speak. The moment was captured on video and went viral on social media. The actor's emotional connection with his fans is evident, and his decision to pursue a political career after completing Jana Nayagan has generated significant interest among his followers.

JN to Feature Renowned Directors

Directors Lokesh Nelson Atlee To Feature In Vijay Final Film Jana Nayagan

Nandamuri Balakrishna, a towering icon of Indian cinema, has been bestowed with a prestigious honour by the World Book of Records (WBR), UK. The recognition is a tribute to his extraordinary cinematic journey spanning 50 glorious years as a leading hero. Balakrishna's legacy has been immortalized in the WBR's Gold Edition, a testament to his enduring impact on Indian cinema.
Throughout his illustrious career, Balakrishna has upheld the legacy of his father, NTR, while carving out a distinct identity for himself in Tollywood. His impressive versatility, powerful screen presence, and relentless commitment to his craft have captivated and endeared him to multiple generations of film lovers. Balakrishna's journey is a testament to passion, discipline, and timeless artistry.
Balakrishna has previously been conferred with the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards, for his contribution to cinema and society. His critically acclaimed film Bhagavanth Kesari won the prestigious National Award. Additionally, he has been recognized for his dynamic leadership and development initiatives as a politician, creating a model constituency in Hindupur.
The World Book of Records has hailed Balakrishna's five decade long contribution to cinema as an inspiration to millions. His ability to constantly reinvent himself while staying rooted in tradition reflects not just the journey of an acclaimed actor but that of a cultural torchbearer. Balakrishna's humanitarian work as Chairman of the Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital &amp; Research Institute has also been recognized, exemplifying the spirit of perseverance and dedication. The felicitation will take place on August 30 In Hyderabad.

NBK Legacy Recognized With W R

Nandamuri Balakrishna Is Included In Golden Edition Of World Book Of Records

After scoring a good hit with 30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela, director Munna Dhulipudi is coming up with yet another entertainer titled Bad Girlz. The film carries the tagline &ldquo;Kaani Chaala Manchollu&rdquo;. Produced under the banners Neeli Neeli Aakasam Creations, Prashvita Entertainment, and NVL Creations, the movie features Anchal Gowda, Payal Chengappa, Roshini, Yashna, Rohan Surya, and Moin in lead roles. The producers are Shashidhar Nalla, Immadhi Soma Narsaiah, Ramishetti Rambabu, and Ravula Ramesh.\r\nToday, the film&rsquo;s first melody track &lsquo;Ila Chusukuntane&rsquo; was unveiled by Rana Daggubati through his social media handle. After listening, he appreciated the song and called it wonderful.\r\nThe track, composed by Anup Rubens, has lyrics penned by Oscar-winning lyricist Chandrabose, and is beautifully sung by Sid Sriram.\r\nSpeaking on the occasion, the film&rsquo;s team said:\r\n&ldquo;We are extremely delighted that Rana Daggubati garu launched the first song of our film Bad Girlz. &lsquo;Ila Chusukuntane&rsquo; is a soulful melody, which will feel like a sequel to the superhit &lsquo;Neeli Neeli Aakasam&rsquo; song but on an even grander scale. The song was shot amidst the breathtaking locales of Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Malaysia. Anup Rubens has given a brilliant tune, while Sid Sriram&rsquo;s magical voice has elevated it further.\r\nBad Girlz is a complete entertainer that will appeal to both youth and family audiences. Post-production work is progressing at a brisk pace, and we will be releasing the film soon.&rdquo;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Ila Chusukuntane Song from Bad Girlz

Rana Daggubati Launches Ila Chusukuntane Song from Bad Girlz

Acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan has announced his intention to retire from filmmaking after completing three major projects: Haiwaan, Hera Pheri 3, and his 100th film starring Mohanlal. The 68-year-old director revealed that he's getting tired and hopes to wrap up his career with these notable films. Haiwaan, a remake of his 2016 movie Oppam, is currently in production, with several changes in dialogues and screenplay.

Priyadarshan's upcoming projects include Haiwaan, which features Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in lead roles, along with Shriya Pilgaonkar and Saiyami Kher in pivotal roles. Mohanlal, who starred in Oppam, will make a cameo appearance in the film. After Haiwaan, Priyadarshan plans to direct his 100th film with Mohanlal as the lead actor. The screenplay for the 100th film is yet to be finalized, but shooting is expected to begin next year.

Priyadarshan's collaboration with Akshay Kumar has been successful, and the director attributes it to comfort and familiarity. On sequels, he admitted that revisiting original films isn't his preferred style, but he will make Hera Pheri 3 due to producer requests. The film will likely be a crowd-pleaser, given the popularity of the original series.

The shoot for Haiwaan will continue in Kochi for a few more days before moving to Vagamon, Ooty, and Mumbai. Interestingly, a scene from Oppam was also filmed at the same location in Kochi nine years ago. With his retirement plans in place, Priyadarshan is focused on delivering quality films that will leave a lasting impact on his audience.

Veteran Director Retirement Plans

Priyadarshan Announces Retirement After Ongoing Projects

\r\nAkshay turns menacing villain for Haiwaan. Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are coming together after 17 years for their next film Haiwaan to be helmed by Priyadarshan. They are coming together after 17 years and they were last seen in Tashan.\r\nThe film helmed by Priyadarshan is the remake of Malayalam hit Oppam. The makers started the shoot yesterday and they shared the first look of Akshay Kumar.\r\nAkshay plays a villain in this Priyadarshan directorial, and in the picture of his first look, the actor is seen sporting a buzz cut with a rough beard and moustache. Completing the look with a pair of aviators and a sandalwood tika, Akshay seems like a menacing and ferocious antagonist already.\r\nAkshay posted &ldquo;Hum sab hi hain thode se shaitaan&hellip; Koi upar se Saint, koi andar se Haiwaan&hellip; Starting the shoot for #Haiwaan today with my absolute favourite captain of the ship, @priyadarshan.official Sir. Great to be working with Saif after nearly 18 years. Let&rsquo;s get the haiwaniyat rolling!!&rdquo;\r\n

Haiwaan - Akshay turns menacing

Akshay turns menacing villain for Haiwaan

Lagadapati on young beauties and their female centric films. Female centric films fascinate young heroines who try to create a niche for themselves starring in them.

After Tamannaah (Odela 2), Kajal Aggarwal (Satyabhama), Anjali (Geetanjali Malli Vachindi), and Keerthy Suresh (Raghu Thatha), Anupama Parameswaran starred in Paradha. However all the films failed to get response at the box office.

Star producer Lagadapati Sridhar says &ldquo;I urge young divas to avoid solo-hero films and pick star-studded movies if they want a longer career in Tollywood. Telugu audiences are a bit male chauvinistic and rarely step out to watch women-centric films in theatres. Actresses have often failed to become crowd pullers,&rdquo;

He says "while audiences celebrate male stars in superhero-like avatars, they don&rsquo;t extend the same enthusiasm to women who headline films. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s unfortunate, but a sad reality,&rdquo;

He continues &ldquo;Anushka Shetty and Samantha managed a few hits, but most others eventually returned to playing romantic interests opposite top heroes. Taking on author-backed roles has been a risky proposition for most actresses,&rdquo;

He elaborated &ldquo;Audiences want glamorous heroines alongside leading male stars&mdash;whether as lovers or wives&mdash;which builds their fan base. But when these same heroines attempt to &lsquo;turn heroes&rsquo; and shoulder films, the support fades. This disparity in audience preferences has stalled many actresses from charting a new path.&rdquo;

He hopes &ldquo;I hope actresses like Rashmika break this jinx and change the game for their peers&mdash;much like Shraddha Kapoor did in Bollywood with the blockbuster Stree 2.&rdquo;

Beauties should avoid female C films

Lagadapati on young beauties and their female centric films

\r\nVaradhalle from Madharaasi released. Sivakarthikeyan is starring in a film titled Madharaasi under the direction of Murugadoss. Expectations are high as Sivakarthikeyan recently scored a hit with Amaran. Murugadoss is pinning all his hopes on this film, as this previous film Sikander with Salman Khan turned out to be a disaster.\r\nMadharaasi\'s trailer will be released today in few hours and ahead of it, the makers released the second single titled Varadhalle. The song Varadhalle is tuned by Anirudh Ravichander. The tune has melodious flavor and shot in a beautiful manner.\r\nRamajogayya Sastri penned romantic lyrics and it is sung in an impressive way by Adithya RK. Anirudh Ravichander who earlier came up with a mass number for the first single, this time surprised with a romantic number.\r\nAll eyes are on the film\'s trailer. The film is releasing in Hindi as Dil Madharaasi. Rukmini Vasanth is the female lead in the film produced by N. Srilakshmi Prasad under Sri Lakshmi Movies.\r\n

Madharaasi: Varadhalle sends vibes

Varadhalle from Madharaasi released

\r\nOG second single announcement at this time.Pawan Kalyan\'s OG is now the most awaited project. The film directed by Sujeeth is racing for a grand release on 25 September 2025.\r\nThe makers already announced that the film\'s USA bookings will be open from 29 August. For long reports came about the film\'s second single. Now the makers revealed that the second single update will be coming at 4.05 PM.\r\nSharing the details, the makers posted \"#FireStorm Settled&hellip; Now comes the breeze&hellip;. #OGSecondSingle announcement at 4:05 PM today. #OG #TheyCallHimOG\"\r\nThe film\'s music is tuned by Thaman. The film\'s female lead is Priyanka Arul Mohan and it stars Emraan Hashmi, Arjun Das, Prakash Raj, Sriya Reddy in important roles.\r\nThe film\'s storyline revolves around a ruthless don named Ojas Gambheera \"OG\" who returns to Mumbai after a ten-year disappearance to take on another crime boss, Omi Bhau. DVV Danayya and Kalyan Dasari under DVV Entertainment are bankrolling the project.\r\n

Time ticking for OG second single

OG second single announcement at this time

Rajinikanth's team has issued a clarification regarding the "Meet and Greet Thalaivar" contest, stating that it is valid and open for participation. Earlier in the day, the team had termed the contest fake, but later reversed their statement, confirming that the contest is legitimate. The contest, organized by Malik Streams in Malaysia, offers fans a chance to meet Rajinikanth.
The contest requires participants to purchase tickets for Rajinikanth's movie "Coolie" and post them on their Instagram feed with the hashtag #COOLIEWW2025. The top three highest ticket purchasers will win an exclusive Meet &amp; Greet with Superstar Rajinikanth. The contest has specific rules and regulations, including the requirement for public Instagram accounts and a minimum of 50 tickets per entry.
The confusion surrounding the contest's validity arose when Rajinikanth's publicist Riaz Ahmed issued a statement claiming that the contest was unauthorized and fake. However, later that night, Ahmed issued a second clarification, stating that the contest was indeed valid and open for participation. This reversal has likely caused confusion among fans, but the contest's organizers have provided clear guidelines for participation.
The clarification from Rajinikanth's team will likely bring relief to fans who were eager to participate in the contest. With the contest now confirmed to be valid, fans can proceed with purchasing tickets and posting them on their Instagram feeds to win the Meet &amp; Greet opportunity with the superstar. The contest's rules and regulations are clear, and fans can follow the guidelines to participate and potentially win the coveted meet and greet experience.

Rajinikanth Team On Contest Validity

Rajinikanth Malaysia Meet And Greet Is Valid Clarifies Official Source

\r\nMahesh Babu endorses Denver Perfume. Super Star Mahesh Babu is known for his handsome looks and charming personality. He has huge following across the world though he confined himself to Tollywood. Currently he is starring in SSMB29 under Rajamouli\'s direction and this is carrying tremendous expectations.\r\nIn the meantime, Mahesh Babu turned the brand ambassador for the renowned perfume brand Denver. Already many are branding it as the biggest collaboration of the year. The commercial is going viral and Mahesh Babu looked uber cool and stylish in it , flooring all with his captivating looks and personality.\r\nThe Mahesh Babu new Denver collection offers an extensive range of options that cater to different preferences and occasions. The Denver&nbsp; Mahesh Babu online store offers comprehensive information about the Mahesh Babu perfume brand, including the inspiration behind each creation and the story of how these scents came to life.\r\n&nbsp;Recently, the Mahesh Babu Foundation received the FCRA nod, enabling extended support to families of newborns with heart ailments.\r\n

MB endorses Renowned Perfume

Mahesh Babu endorses Denver Perfume

\r\nThalapathy Vijay\'s recent selfie video at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam\'s (TVK) second state-level conference in Madurai has broken Instagram records. The reel, shared by Vijay on August 22, captured a moment with a massive sea of fans and garnered 10.3 million likes within 24 hours, becoming the most-liked Instagram post ever by a South Indian actor. This feat is remarkable, considering Vijay\'s follower count is just 14 million on Instagram.\r\nThe post\'s staggering engagement highlights Vijay\'s unmatched popularity and loyal fan base. The actor\'s ability to connect with his fans and inspire devotion is evident in the massive turnout at his public meeting in Madurai, which reportedly drew a record-breaking crowd of over 14 million people. Vijay\'s influence extends beyond the screen, and his transition to politics is being closely watched.\r\nVijay is gearing up to contest the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections in 2026 as the face of TVK. After the release of his final movie, Jana Nayagan, the superstar will retire from acting and fully dedicate himself to politics. With record-smashing rallies and unprecedented digital reach, Vijay\'s journey from reel hero to real-life political leader is turning into one of the most watched in Tamil Nadu\'s history.\r\nAs Vijay embarks on this new chapter in his career, fans and followers are eagerly watching his every move. With his proven track record of inspiring devotion and mobilizing crowds, Vijay is poised to make a significant impact in Tamil Nadu\'s politics. His ability to connect with people and inspire loyalty will likely serve him well in his future endeavors.\r\n