Massive response to Ustaad Bhagat Singh trailer. Pawan Kalyan\'s Ustaad Bhagat Singh is slated for a spectacular release on 19 March 2026. The makers are today celebrating the pre release event at the Yousufguda Police Lines, Hyderabad.\r\nIn the meantime, the film\'s trailer which was released yesterday is going strong on social media. The film\'s trailer got&nbsp; 16 Million Views in 24 Hours and is still getting views and likes on social&nbsp; media.\r\nThe film stars Raashi Khanna and Sreeleela are playing the female leads in the film. The film features Ashutosh Rana, Gautami, Naga Mahesh, Temper Vamsi, and Avinash in important roles.\r\nHarish Shankar directed the film for which music is tuned by Devi Sri Prasad while Thaman is tuning the background music. The film is bankrolled in a lavish manner on Mythri Movie Makers banner.\r\nExpectations are high on the film as Pawan and Harish came up with the hit film Gabbar Singh.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

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Massive response to Ustaad Bhagat Singh trailer

Ram Gopal Varma speaking to scribes came up with a shocker on Rajamouli\'s magnum opus Baahubali which created a sensation across the world.\r\nHe said with the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the deft usage of its tools, one can make a film like Baahubali The Beginning with just 5 lakhs. He added that while the films like Baahubali which required the usage of CGI and VFX, AI will be useful and it will be cost effective, the same cannot be said about films like Balagam.\r\nHe said films like Balagam still requires the same amount of budget as they have to be shot in the natural and scenic locations for the realisic feel. He said big budget films cost will be reduced considerably as AI enables them to reduce the strength of the workforce.\r\nRam Gopal Varma\'s comments are now becoming the talking point among everyone.&nbsp;

RGV surprise on Baahubali

Ram Gopal Varma on Baahubali and AI

&nbsp;Lavanya Tripathi, wife of Mega Prince Varun Tej, speaking to scribes, shared&nbsp; &ldquo;As a single woman and no family background, sometimes there&rsquo;s no one to help you. So, you&rsquo;re like, okay, what can I do? There was a time, there was a movie in Tamil which I was supposed to do. And I felt something was not right with the director. Maybe, I can be wrong but I just didn&rsquo;t feel comfortable and nenu no cheppesanu (I said no). After that, they kind of put a case on me and they were putting out wrong articles about me in the newspaper.&rdquo;\r\nShe continued &ldquo;Nenu ipudu cheptunanu, gaani aa time ki nenu evariki cheppaledu. Nenu evariki help adagaledu (I am talking about it now, but back then, I told this to no one or ask for anyone&rsquo;s help). But because of that pressure, one day I just came home, and I was just crying. Normally, I don&rsquo;t cry. After crying, I got up, made myself some tea and chilled. Crying is good, no problem, but I have faced such situations. All these times, they make you very strong,&rdquo;\r\nShe added , &ldquo;All I did was say no because I wasn&rsquo;t comfortable working with the person. They troubled me a lot afterwards, too. If you&rsquo;re going through hell, keep going.&rdquo;\r\nLavanya is currently awaiting the release of her upcoming film Sathi Leelavathi directed by Sathi Leelavathi.&nbsp;

Lavanya shares her harrowing experience

Lavanya Tripathi recounts her harrowing experience with Tamil director

Netizens troll Pawan Kalyan after Ustaad Bhagat Singh trailer. Pawan Kalyan's Ustaad Bhagat Singh directed by Harish Shankar is releasing on 19 March 2026. The makers released the film's trailer yesterday and the fans of Pawan Kalyan are over the moon with the powerful portrayal of Pawan Kalyan as a tough police officer.
Even Chiranjeevi, brother of Pawan Kalyan showered praises on the trailer and wished the makers all the best. But netizens trolled Pawan Kalyan for the following similarities.
In the UBS trailer, Pawan&rsquo;s character holds a gun and delivers a punchline while dressed in a monochrome outfit with an intricate belt buckle. The internet couldn&rsquo;t help but get flashbacks to a scene in OG where he&rsquo;s dressed almost the same, holding a gun, and firing it in frustration.
Sharing pictures from both scenes, one X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, &ldquo;Edi OG , Edi UBS ra (Is this OG or UBS?).&rdquo; One even posted a clip from both UBS and OG with Pawan firing a gun in the costume, writing, &ldquo;Which one is OG and which one is UBS ? #JustAsking,&rdquo; in response to an X user joking, &ldquo;same same but different.&rdquo;
&ldquo;For a moment, I thought Harish Shankar reused some shots from OG,&rdquo; wrote an X user, posting pictures of both scenes, while another slammed the makers, writing, &ldquo;Edi UBS Edi OG raa..Monna #Rajasaab ippudu #UBS Mareee prekshakulni granted ga teeskuntunnaru&hellip;(Which one is USB and which one is OG? First, the Raja Saab, now USB, you are taking the audience for granted).&rdquo;
Numerous others commented about the repeat of the costume, taking style and acting in the scene, writing posts like, &ldquo;Orayya sudden ga chusi OG anukunna kada ra #UstaadBhagatSingh (I saw this suddenly and thought it was OG #UstaadBhagatSingh).&rdquo; One X user even joked, &ldquo;Og Editing lo miss ayina shots teesukocchi UBS lo pettadu harish anna (Harish brother used shots in USB that were cut in OG editing).

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Netizens troll Pawan Kalyan after Ustaad Bhagat Singh trailer

Meenakshi Chaudhary about her favourite IPL team. Hot beauty Meenakshi Chaudhary is not only known for her mesmerising looks but also for her captivating performances.\r\nAfter making her debut with&nbsp; Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu in Telugu, she scored hits like&nbsp; HIT: The Second Case (2022), The Greatest of All Time (2024), Lucky Baskhar (2024) and Sankranthiki Vasthunam (2025). She is now starring in Naga Chaitanya\'s upcoming mystic thriller Vrushakarma.\r\nThe film is directed by Karthik Varma Dandu and it stars Sparsh&nbsp; Srivastava in important role. Now speaking to scribes, Meenakshi Chaudhary shared her favourite IPL team. She said she is a huge supporter of Sun Risers Hyderabad and likes the batting of Abhishe Sharma.\r\nIPL 2026 season starts from 28 March 2026 with RCB the reigning champions clashing with SRH. Meenakshi Chaudhary was last seen in Naveen Polishetty\'s Anaganaga Oka Raju which turned out to be a hit releasing during Sankranti.&nbsp;

Hot beauty on her favourite IPL team

Meenakshi Chaudhary about her favourite IPL team

Srikanth Odela on Mohan Babu role in The Paradise. Nani\'s The Paradise directed by Srikanth Odela is becoming the talking point even before the release.\r\nNani\'s characterisation and his look and mannerisms are going viral on social media. Already the song Aya Sher and Nani\'s intense body langauge captured the imagination of all. It is known that Collection King Mohan Babu is playing a powerful role in the film.\r\nAlready Mohan Babu\'s first look increased expectations about his role. In the meantime, Srikanth Odela, speaking to scribes said that till now no one explored the full potential of Mohan Babu\'s acting talent. He said his role in The Pradise will blow the mids of all.\r\nHe asked everyone to wait for the teaser and the trailer to know more about Mohan Babu\'s role. This is exciting all the fans and movie lovers.\r\nThe film stars Raghav Juyal, Sonali Kulkarni, Babu Mohan, Tanikella Bharani in important roles. The film\'s female lead is Kayadu Lohar and Anirudh Ravichander is the music director.

The Paradise: Collection King to Stun

Srikanth Odela on Mohan Babu role in The Paradise

Chiranjeevi reviews Ustaad Bhagat Singh trailer. Pawan Kalyan is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming action packed entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh. The film directed by Harish Shankar is releasing on 19 March 2026.\r\nThe film\'s songs and teaser got good response and the makers yesterday released the trailer. The trailer at once went viral on social media. The trailer is loaded with Pawan Kalyan\'s powerful dialogues, action packed stunts and powerful mannerisms.\r\nIn the meantime, Mega Star Chiranjeevi reviewed the film\'s trailer. He posted \"The magic happened.. the time has come.. the trailer is out.. all the best for Ugadi with &ldquo;Ustad Bhagat Singh&rdquo;!!\" He continued \"Best wishes to dear Kalyan babu, @Harish2You and the team of #UstaadBhagatSingh\"\r\nThe film stars Sreeleela and Raashi Khanna as the female leads. Devi Sri Prasad who is scoring the music while Thaman is turning background music. . Parthiban, , Ashutosh Rana, Gautami, Naga Mahesh, Temper Vamsi, and Avinash are playing important roles.

UBS trailer: Mega Star reviews

Chiranjeevi reviews Ustaad Bhagat Singh trailer

Namo Re from Nagabandham released. Vikrant Karrna is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Nagabandham. The fllm directed by Abhishek Nama is capturing the imagination of all.

The makers today released song Namo Re. The makers promoted the song as the spiritual song of the year. Namo Re pays homage to Lord Narayana while exploring themes of devotion, inner strength, and faith.

Composers Juned Kumar and Abhe infuse the track with a seamless blend of classical and contemporary soundscapes, while lyricist Sriharsha Emani pens lines that evoke deep spirituality and introspection. The heartfelt vocals of Sindhuja Srinivasan and Aishwarya Daruri elevate the composition, giving this sacred masterpiece a resonant emotional core.

Nabha Natesh and Daksha Nagarkar captivated all with their traditional dance moves along with 1000 dancers in the background. Featuring nearly 2,000+ dancers performing diverse Indian dance forms, the visuals explode with cultural vibrancy. The song's choreography is done by Ganesh Acharya and Shrasti Verma.

Ashok Kumar, the production designer came up with a terrific Anantha Padmanabha Swamy temple, achieving a level of precision that makes every frame feel as if it were shot inside the original shrine in Tiruvananthapuram.&nbsp; Cinematographer Soundar Rajan beautified the song with vibrant colour palettes, traditional motifs, and sweeping frames adds richness to the visual narrative. Plans are on to release the film during summer.

Namo Re from Nagabandham Out

Nagabandham - Namo Re unleashes a devotional feel

Aditya Dhar, the mastermind behind the 2025 blockbuster Dhurandhar, has openly credited Ram Gopal Varma\'s iconic films, Satya and Company, as major inspirations for his work. Dhar revealed, \"I was mainly influenced by Satya and Company, and then I mixed them, and put some patriotism.\" Fans have also pointed out striking similarities between Ranveer Singh\'s character in Dhurandhar and Varma\'s legendary Bhiku Mhatre.\r\nDhurandhar\'s success can be attributed to its gritty action, deep characters, and a storyline that weaves together real-life events. The film\'s unique blend of raw underworld vibes and patriotic themes resonated with audiences, making it a massive hit. Varma, known for his influential works, has also acknowledged drawing inspiration from classics like The Godfather.\r\nDhar credits RGV for teaching him to \"think dangerously,\" saying Varma\'s films were always on his mind while making Dhurandhar. Although they\'ve never worked together, Dhar\'s admiration for Varma\'s work is evident. The success of Dhurandhar has set high expectations for its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which is set to release on March 19, 2026.\r\nThe sequel\'s paid previews begin on March 18, 2026, and fans are eagerly awaiting the film\'s release. With its star-studded cast and action-packed storyline, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is expected to be one of the biggest films of the year.

Aditya Dhar Credits RGV Films

Dhurandhar Director Huge Shoutout to Ram Gopal Varma 

Rahi Anil Barve, Acclaimed director of the 2018 cult horror film Tumbbad, has created a new experimental psychological folk-horror film, Mann Pishach, using artificial intelligence, Photoshop, and basic digital tools. The 80-minute film will release directly on YouTube on March 18.\r\nThe film tells the story of Sadashiv Rao, a lonely junior officer investigating a strange stone dome in a remote village. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a disturbing truth hidden beneath the hill and within the villagers themselves. The story explores themes of suppressing feelings, human cruelty, and the darkness that results from ignoring the hidden shadows in the human mind.\r\nBarve created Mann Pishach on a zero-budget of â‚¹33,000, using a home computer, iPhone recordings, and two actors, Yaaneea Bhardwaj and Deepak Damle. The project took nearly four months to complete, with AI tools aiding in the process. Barve emphasizes that technology alone cannot make a film, and AI is only a tool that becomes meaningful with proper writing, planning, and human performance.\r\nThe screenplay, written by Zaai Gulmohar, focuses on visuals, silence, and voice narration, rather than heavy dialogues. Every shot was sketched on paper to maintain visual continuity and manage AI limitations. Barve\'s experiment aims to inspire struggling artists to create something from nothing, using imagination, basic tools, and, of course, stubborn passion. Mann Pishach premieres on YouTube on March 18, showcasing Barve\'s innovative approach to filmmaking.\r\n<div></div>

Mann Pishach - A Zero Budget Film

Acclaimed Filmmaker Shot Film With AI In 33K Budget

\r\nSinger Chinmayi Sripaada has criticised actor Kamal Haasan for congratulating poet-lyricist Vairamuthu on winning the Jnanpith Award, India\'s most prestigious literary honour. Chinmayi, who accused Vairamuthu of molestation in 2018, took to social media to express her disappointment, saying men in power will always stand by their own, regardless of the trauma caused to women.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nKamal Haasan had praised Vairamuthu, calling him a friend and expressing pride in his achievement. However, Chinmayi pointed out that Vairamuthu has been accused of sexual harassment by multiple women, including members of the DMK party. She questioned the decision to confer the award on someone with such allegations, saying it\'s a slap in the face for women who have spoken out against him.\r\nChinmayi also highlighted how Vairamuthu had to turn down the ONV Literary Award in 2021 due to backlash over the allegations. She claimed she was banned from singing and dubbing in Tamil cinema for speaking out against Vairamuthu, and many other women had to pay a heavy price for sharing their stories.\r\nThe controversy has sparked a heated debate, with many calling out the decision to honour Vairamuthu despite the allegations.\r\n

Chinmayi Lashes Out Kamal Haasan

Chinmayi Calls Out Kamal Haasan for Praising Vairamuthu for Jnanpith Award

Megastar Chiranjeevi\'s upcoming project, Mega 158, has hit a roadblock due to budget constraints. The film, directed by K. S. Ravindra (Bobby), initially had A.R. Rahman on board as the music composer. However, Rahman\'s exit has been confirmed, and S Thaman is expected to take over the music department.\r\nThe decision to replace Rahman is reportedly due to budget revisions, as the production house, KVN Productions, faces financial pressure. The film\'s production was initially slated to begin in December or January, targeting a Sankranti 2027 release. However, the project has been delayed, with the new start date expected to be around mid-April, pushing the release to Summer 2027.\r\nThe Chiranjeevi-Bobby combination has generated significant buzz, thanks to their previous collaboration, Waltair Veerayya. Despite the changes, Mega 158 is expected to be one of the most anticipated Telugu films of 2027. The team is exploring alternative choices for cast and crew, with reports suggesting that Mohanlal\'s cameo role has been dropped due to his high remuneration demand of â‚¹30 crore.\r\nThe film\'s genre is reportedly a gangster action drama, set in Kolkata, and will explore themes of family emotions. With the production delays, fans will have to wait longer to see Chiranjeevi and Bobby\'s next project hit the big screens.