\r\nVijay Devarakonda praises this actor in Kingdom. Vijay Devarakonda is getting ready to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Kingdom. The film which is made in two parts is directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. The film\'s first part is releasing on 31 July 2025.\r\nIn the meantime, it is known that the film\'s teaser and trailer got tremendous response from all quarters. Following this, Vijay Devarakonda showered praises on actor&nbsp; Venkitesh. Sharing his feelings, he posted &ldquo;World &ndash; I wanted to introduce you all to\r\n@venkitesh_vp AKA &ldquo;MURUGAN.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s just his 4th film, but when i shared my scenes with him, he made me feel like i was in his world. Deadly actor, ferocious eyes and energy, sweet soul. He will make a strong mark,&rdquo;\r\nBhagyashri Borse is the female lead in the film which stars Satyadev in a powerful role. Anirudh Ravichander is the music director for the film which is produced by S Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas.\r\n

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VD heaps praises on this actor

Vijay Devarakonda praises this actor in Kingdom

\r\nDulquer Salmaan, the son of Malayalam legend Mammootty, has carved out his own identity in the film industry, establishing himself as a talented actor with a career spanning over a decade. With his versatility and range, Dulquer has made a name for himself in Mollywood, Tollywood, Kollywood, and Bollywood, showcasing his impressive acting skills in a variety of roles. From his debut film \"Second Show\" to his recent hits, Dulquer has consistently proven his mettle as an actor.\r\nA Versatile Actor Across Languages\r\nDulquer\'s foray into other languages has been remarkable, with notable performances in Tamil films like \"O Kadhal Kanmani\" and \"Vaayai Moodi Pesavum\", Telugu films like \"Mahanati\" and \"Sita Ramam\", and Bollywood films like \"Karwaan\", \"The Zoya Factor\", and \"Chup: Revenge Of The Artist\". His ability to adapt to different languages and cultures has earned him a massive fan following across the country. With his guest appearance in \"Kalki 2898 AD\" generating excitement, Dulquer\'s fans are eagerly waiting for his upcoming projects.\r\nProduction Ventures and Upcoming Films\r\nApart from acting, Dulquer has also ventured into production with films like \"Kurup\" and \"King Of Kotha\" under his Wayfarer Films banner. His recent hit \"Lucky Baskhar\" turned out to be a massive success in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, and an OTT sensation at the Pan India level. Dulquer\'s upcoming films include \"Kaantha\" and \"Aakasamlo Oka Tara\" in Pavan Sadineni\'s direction, and a superhero Malayalam film \"Lokah Chapter 1\", which he is producing and acting in.\r\nWishing Dulquer a Happy Birthday\r\nAs Dulquer Salmaan celebrates his birthday, CineJosh wishes him continued success and happiness in his future endeavors. With his dedication and passion for acting, Dulquer is sure to reach new heights and win the hearts of audiences across languages and regions. Here\'s wishing the charming and versatile actor a happy birthday and a bright future ahead.\r\n

HBD To Pan India Charming Hero

Dulquer Salmaan - An Versatile Charmer

\r\nPower Star Pawan Kalyan\'s movie \"Hari Hara Veera Mallu\" saw a good rise on Sunday, crossing Rs 100+ crore gross worldwide. The film performed decently on its first three days at the box office, earning an estimated â‚¹64.65 crore India net. Taking the total four-day domestic net to â‚¹75.65 crore, including all languages. Although the film had a massive opening of â‚¹65+ crore gross globally on Thursday, July 24, its earnings have fallen drastically since its release. It showed rise on its first Sunday and registered 11+ crore nett domestically.\r\n\"Hari Hara Veera Mallu\" was released in multiple languages, including Hindi, but has failed to capture the regional audience other than in Telugu. The film\'s story is set in the 17th century and revolves around an outlaw who rises against oppression for the people of his land. Despite its grand opening, the film\'s box office performance has been underwhelming, and it remains to be seen if it can sustain its momentum.\r\nThe movie will face its toughest test today, July 28, the first Monday, as it navigates the dip that often comes with the workweek. The film\'s ability to endure this dip will be crucial in determining its overall box office performance. With its high production value and talented cast, \"Hari Hara Veera Mallu\" has the potential to perform well, but it needs to sustain its momentum.\r\nAs the new trimmed version of the film has been updated and is being screened from Sunday all-over, the future of \"Hari Hara Veera Mallu\" at the box office will be seen. Despite its decent opening, the film\'s performance has been underwhelming, and it needs to perform well in the coming days to justify its production costs. With its epic storyline and talented cast, \"Hari Hara Veera Mallu\" has the potential to be a hit.\r\n

HHVM Crosses 100 Crores 

Hari Hara Veera Mallu Four Days Boxoffice Office Collection

Varun Sandesh consistently strives to captivate audiences with diverse and content-rich projects. His new film, titled \'One Way Ticket,\' has officially commenced. This movie is a joint production by Sri Padma Films and Rangasthalam Movie Makers, with Jorige Srinivasa Rao as producer. A. Palani Swamy is directing the film.\r\nThe pooja ceremony for the movie, starring Varun Sandesh and Kushboo Choudhary as the lead pair, was held grandly on Sunday, July 27. Prominent producer C. Kalyan clapped for the muhurat shot at the inauguration ceremony, while Harshith Reddy handed over the script and Producer TS Rao has graced this event. Director and producer Trinadha Rao Nakkina switched on the camera for the first shot. Following the ceremony, the core team and special guests shared their thoughts.\r\nTrinadha Rao Nakkina stated, \"I\'m always happy to attend the launch of Varun Sandesh\'s films. I\'ve witnessed Varun Sandesh\'s glory many times. It\'s my dream for our darling Varun Sandesh to achieve a big hit. I wish this \'One Way Ticket\' movie would be a great success.\"\r\nVarun Sandesh expressed , \"As soon as I heard the title \'One Way Ticket,\' it felt fresh to me. I really liked the story narrated by Palani Garu. Srinivasa Rao Garu is producing this film. I\'m going to portray a new character, and the script is very different. Karthik is set to provide excellent melodies for our film. We will start shooting soon. Kushboo and Manoj will play important roles in this film. My thanks to Trinadha Rao Nakkina, C. Kalyan, Harishith Reddy, and director Jagannath Garu for attending the launch. I wish for everyone\'s blessings on our film and team.\"\r\nProducer Srinivasa Rao said, \" This is our second film under the Sri Padma Films and Rangasthalam Movie Makers banners. Thanks to everyone who attended the launch. A. Palani Swamy is directing this movie with Varun Sandesh as the hero. I request everyone to bless our film.\"\r\nDirector A. Palani Swamy shared, \"\'One Way Ticket\' is going to be a crime thriller. We have a very good script. Srinivasa Rao Garu is producing this film with Varun Sandesh as the hero. Thanks to everyone who attended our movie\'s pooja ceremony.\"\r\nKushboo Choudhary stated, \"Thanks to everyone who attended our movie\'s launch. I\'m happy to be working with Varun Sandesh Garu.\"\r\nMusic Director Sai Karthik said , \"The story of this movie is going to be wonderful. Tamil director Palani is going to make this movie with many thrilling moments. I\'m working with Varun Sandesh again after 13 years. I wish this film great success.\"\r\nActor Manoj Nandam said, \"Thanks to everyone who attended our movie\'s launch. This film will be very thrilling, and every character is quite different. My thanks to Srinivasa Garu and Palani Garu for giving me this opportunity.\"\r\nActor Sudhakar expressed , \"Thanks to all the guests who attended the \'One Way Ticket\' movie launch. Srinivasa Rao is producing this film with Varun Sandesh as the hero, and A. Palani Swamy will direct it. My thanks to the director and producer for giving me this opportunity in this film.\"\r\nManoj Nandam and Sudhakar will play pivotal roles in the film. Srinivas Bejugam will be the cinematographer, and Sai Karthik will compose the music. Regular shooting has already begun, and other details about the film will be announced soon.\r\n<div></div>

One Way Ticket Grandly Launched with Pooja Ceremony 

Varun Sandesh One Way Ticket Grandly Launched

Despite its massive growth in popularity and increasing budgets, Tollywood (Telugu cinema) still struggles to consistently match the VFX quality seen in other film industries. In recent years, many directors have embraced ambitious concepts&mdash;ranging from mythology to sci-fi and fantasy&mdash;but the execution on the big screen often fails to live up to the vision.

One of the core issues is that VFX-heavy films require meticulous planning, pre-visualization, and storyboarding. However, many Telugu filmmakers still treat VFX as a post-production fix rather than an integral part of the storytelling from day one. This reactive approach often results in subpar or inconsistent visual effects.

While India is home to top-tier VFX studios like Makuta, Prime Focus, and Firefly, many Tollywood productions rely on smaller or mid-level VFX houses that may not have access to cutting-edge technology or workflows. Combined with tight shooting schedules and rushed deadlines, the result is often compromised, unfinished, or "unbaked" VFX that hurts the final product.

There have been standout exceptions. Films like Baahubali, RRR, and Kalki 2898 AD have raised the bar for Indian cinema&rsquo;s visual storytelling. These projects show what&rsquo;s possible when VFX is planned and integrated from the start, supported by strong production values and sufficient time for post-production. However, recent trailers and films that leaned heavily on VFX have shown cracks, pulling the industry a step back from the progress made.

Bottom Line:

If Tollywood wants to make successful, VFX-heavy films with ambitious storytelling, it&rsquo;s not just about having a great idea. The execution matters just as much that means:

Investing more in pre-production and post-production

Collaborating with experienced VFX supervisors

Avoiding rushed timelines

Treating VFX as a creative partner, not a patch-up job

Note:

&nbsp;Tollywood has the vision, talent, and audience. With better planning and investment in technical execution, it can consistently produce world-class cinematic experiences.

VFX Execution-Tollywood Falls Behind

Despite Big Dreams - Tollywood Still Falls Behind in VFX Execution

Dhanush and Nithya Menen Idly Kadai is generating immense interest among movie lovers. The film has been already wrapped and the post production is in full swing.

The film is up for release on 1 Oct 2025. In the meantime, speculation is increasing on the film's first single. In the midst of all this, a video featuring Dhanush and music director GV.Prakash Kumar is going viral on social media.

In the video,&nbsp; Dhanush is seen grooving and humming casually as GV plays the keyboard beside him. GV.Prakash Kumar posted the video with the message&nbsp; &ldquo;A small jam session with my bro @dhanushkraja before the single release @wunderbarfilms @dawn.picture song tomm @saregamatamil (sic).&rdquo;

Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey, Prakash Raj, Sathyaraj, and Parthiban, are playing important roles in the film bankrolled&nbsp; by Dhanush under his banner Wunderbar Films, alongside Dawn Pictures. Dhanush himself is directing the project.&nbsp;

Idly Kadai Jam excites all

Dhanush and Anirudh Jam for Idly Kadai

Vijay Devarakonda\'s Kingdom directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri is racing for release on 31 July 2025. The makers released the powerpacked trailer which is going viral on social media.\r\nNow, following that Rashmika Mandanna, rumoured girl friend of Vijay Devarakonda reacted to the trailer. Rashmika posted , &ldquo;I can&rsquo;t wait for the 31st now! We can see the fire @TheDeverakonda (cherry blossom and pink heart emojis). You three geniuses!! I am very very curious to see what you guys have created together.. @gowtam19 @anirudhofficial (red heart emojis). Can&rsquo;t waittttt!!!!!! #KingdomOnJuly31st - let&rsquo;s gooooo! (Fire and dancing woman emojis).&rdquo;\r\nKingdom is releasing in two parts. The film stars Bhagyashri Borse as the female lead while Satyadev is playing an important role. The film\'s music is tuned by Anirudh Ravichander.\r\nThe film is produced&nbsp; by S Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas.\r\n&nbsp;

Rashmika sees fire in VD Kingdom

Rashmika reacts on Kingdom trailer

The title track of the 2025 musical romance "Saiyaara" has achieved a major international honor by debuting at No. 1 on the Spotify Global Viral 50 chart. This makes it the first Bollywood song to top the chart, surpassing global musical idols such as Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and Bruno Mars. The song, a heartbreaking ballad performed by Faheem Abdullah and co-composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Arsalan Nizami, and Faheem, has become a worldwide phenomenon.

Music composer Tanishk Bagchi took to Instagram to share his excitement, saying, "We did it. Saiyaara is now number 1 on Spotify's Global Viral chart. This moment belongs to every heartbeat that felt this song." The production house Yash Raj Films (YRF) also posted about the achievement, saying, "On top of the world&hellip; and it's all because of you. #SaiyaaraTitleSong is the No. 1 track on Viral 50 Global chart on Spotify." This historic moment is a testament to the song's beautiful melody and poetic lyrics, which have found fans around the world.

The success of "Saiyaara" is a breakthrough for Indian music, proving that it can resonate with a global audience. The film's music has dominated the Spotify India's Top 10 chart, with six tracks already making it to the top 10. The song's lyricist, Irshad Kamil, has been praised for capturing the depth of emotion in his words. The film "Saiyaara" follows the fiery love story between a singer and a lyricist, starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda.

The film "Saiyaara" has not only achieved success on the music charts but has also smashed box office records, entering the Rs 200 crore club domestically and 300 crore club globally within just two weeks of release. The film's success is a testament to the hard work and talent of the cast and crew. With its beautiful music and captivating storyline, "Saiyaara" is a must-watch for fans of musical romances.

Saiyaara Stands No 1 In GMC

Saiyaara Tops Spotify Viral 50 Global Chart

Pawan Kalyan\'s Hari Hara Veera Mallu released amidst huge expectations across the world on 24 July 2025. Fans celebrated the event as the festival as Pawan Kalyan\'s film released after a long gap of more than five years.\r\nThe film was trolled for the substandard VFX and the spineless screenplay and narration which concentrated only on the elevation of Pawan Kalyan\'s heroism. Inside talk is the substandard VFX resulted in the submerging of Sanatan message that Pawan Kalyan wished to send across the country in a strong manner.\r\nVeeera Mallu had the talent to use Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Sky , the Panch Bhootas and promote a friendly environment. This was mentioned in the Vedas which Veera Mallu mastered. He also mastered the art of seeing the future and this was shown how he saved Galfam Khan (Kabir Duhan Singh) from the landslides, how he ensures that a drought hit land gets rain with Varuna Yaga, talking with wild animals like wolves and propogating kindness and non violence which was inspired by Vedas.\r\n<div></div>

HHVM Sanatan Message lost in VFX

Hari Hara Veera Mallu Sanatan message submerged in substandard VFX

Vijay Devarakonda\'s upcoming entertainer Kingdom directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri is racing for a grand release on 31 July 2025. The film is releasing in two parts and the first part is all set for the BO battle.\r\nNow, reports are coming that Karan Johar is expected to watch the film. A source from Mumbai shares &ldquo;Karan Johar has been approached, and discussions are underway. If the collaboration materializes, it will ensure Kingdom gets a massive release in Hindi-speaking markets like Mumbai and Delhi,&rdquo;\r\nIt is known that Karan Johar earlier produced Vijay Devarakonda\'s Bollywood debut film Liger. Kingdom teaser and trailer got good response and the film stars Bhagyashri Borse as the female lead and Satyadev in an important role. Anirudh Ravichander is the music director for the film.\r\nSithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas are producing the film in a prestigious manner. Vijay Devarakonda is pinning all his hopes on this film as his previous films left with out a trace.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Karan Johar to watch Kingdom

Bollywood filmmaker to watch Kingdom

\r\nKrish on why he left Hari Hara Veera Mallu. It is known that Pawan Kalyan\'s Hari Hara Veera&nbsp; Mallu was launched with creative director Krish at the helm. However after few months, Krish opted to walk out of the project.\r\nNow, Krish speaking to scribes, shared why he left the project. Speaking about Hari Hara Veera Mallu he said &ldquo;This film is one of my most passionate battles&hellip; not just as a director, but as an explorer of forgotten history, a seeker of uncomfortable truths, an opportunity for world-building, and above all, a believer in cinema that entertains and enlightens at the same time,&rdquo;\r\nHe added&nbsp; &ldquo;Our PAWAN KALYAN garu&hellip; an extraordinary force blessed by something far greater. There&rsquo;s a fire in him that no camera can fully capture&hellip; a kind of power that comes from purpose. His ever-burning spirit is what breathed life into #HariHaraVeeraMallu. He gave HHVM its spine, its soul, and its storm.&rdquo;\r\nHe said he left the project due to numerous delays regarding the film.\r\n

Creative director on HHVM

Krish on why he left Hari Hara Veera Mallu

\r\nContent creator Shakira had a star struck moment when she bumped into Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau ala Jaime Lannister at Bengaluru\'s iconic Rameshwaram Cafe. The cafe is a paradise for foodies, and it seems even international stars can\'t resist its soft idlis and crispy dosas. Shakira shared a video on social media showing herself casually filming at the cafe before spotting the actor enjoying a traditional South Indian meal in the background.\r\nNikolaj, dressed in a simple black shirt and black hat, was seen relishing idlis and dosas with fellow tourists. He was gracious enough to pose for a selfie with Shakira, making the moment even more special. Shakira captioned her post, \"So I was at @therameshwaramcafe, Bengaluru when I was randomly filming myself and just found @nikolajwilliamcw aka Jaime Lannister from @gameofthrones standing just behind me. It was a star-struck moment.\"\r\nNikolaj Coster-Waldau shot to global fame for his role as Jaime Lannister in the HBO fantasy epic Game of Thrones. He will next be seen in BBC\'s highly anticipated historical epic series King and Conqueror, which recently dropped its trailer online. He also appears alongside Jennifer Garner in The Last Thing He Told Me. Nikolaj\'s encounter with Shakira is not his first interaction with Indian personalities, as he was previously spotted with Indian actor and creator Prajakta Koli in New York.\r\nRameshwaram Cafe seems to be a popular spot for celebrities, with Nikolaj Coster-Waldau being the latest international star to be spotted there. The cafe\'s soft idlis and crispy dosas are a hit with foodies, and it\'s not surprising that even stars can\'t resist its charm. Shakira\'s encounter with Nikolaj has generated a lot of buzz on social media, with fans and followers loving the star-studded moment.\r\n