National Award-winning filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor is set to bring the horrific tale of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination to the screen with his new series, "The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case". The project is backed by Sony LIV in collaboration with Applause Entertainment and Kukunoor Movies. The series is a cinematic adaptation of the bestselling book Ninety Days by investigative journalist Anirudhya Mitra.
The preview of the series reveals that there was a death threat for Rajiv Gandhi before the assassination, which was ignored. The investigation that followed the assassination is shown to have raised many questions about accountability. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) was on the lookout for someone who was working closely with the suicide bomber. The series promises to be a gripping and intense portrayal of one of India's most tragic events.
The series boasts a cast, including Amit Sial as D.R. Kaarthikeyan, Sahil Vaid as Amit Verma, Bhagavathi Perumal as Ragothaman, and Danish Iqbal as Amod Kanth. The show is penned by Nagesh Kukunoor, along with Rohit Banawalikar and Sriram Rajan. With a strong cast and crew, the series is expected to be a compelling watch.
"The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case" is expected to stream on Sony LIV from July 4th. The series promises to be a thought-provoking and intense portrayal of a pivotal moment in Indian history. With its strong cast, crew, and storyline, it's likely to generate a lot of interest among audiences.

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RGA Case In July

Sony LIV To Stream Rajiv Gandhi Assassination

\r\nKajol gets trolled for her shocker on RFC. Ramoji Film City (RFC) happens to be the most renowned studios not only in the country but also across the world. Under these circumstances, Kajol who is promoting her horror film MAA, came up with a shocking comment on RFC.\r\nShe said I have experienced this multiple times. Call it negative energy or vibes, but sometimes, when you go to a place, you feel like something isn&rsquo;t right. I&rsquo;ve shot at places where I couldn&rsquo;t sleep all night, where I felt it would be good if I could just leave this place.&rdquo;\r\nShe continued &ldquo;There are quite a few places like that. A prime example is Ramoji Rao Studios in Hyderabad, which is considered one of the most haunted places in the world. I am lucky enough not to have seen anything (ghosts), though.&rdquo;\r\nFollowing this, Hyderabadis started trolling her.\r\nThey came up with the following reactions.\r\nOne Redditor wrote, &ldquo;For movie promotions, say whatever trash you can say, tomorrow she will portray ISRO scientist mother and then will say rational aur science se better kucch nhi. (nothing better than science).&rdquo; An X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, &ldquo;With due respect to Kajol, if Ramoji Film City were truly haunted, lakhs of people wouldn&rsquo;t be visiting it every year. It&rsquo;s Hyderabad&rsquo;s pride in film tourism.&rdquo;\r\nA Redditor joked, &ldquo;Ghosts still alive in 2025? No way.&rdquo; Another wrote, &ldquo;In the Ramoji Film City #Bahubali 1 &amp; 2, #Pushpa 1 &amp; #Pushpa2, #RRRMovie,#JaWan, #pathaan, #KGF2, #SalaarCeaseFire, #Jailer and so many Big Indian movies are done shoot in the RFC and so many upcoming pan India movies doing shooting in the RFC think twice then talk about it.&rdquo; One even claimed, &ldquo;It\'s negative propaganda on Telugu industry.&rdquo;\r\nA frustrated Redditor wrote, &ldquo;Haunted why??? Coz its the worlds biggest film city. Matlab kuch bhi. (You&rsquo;re saying anything now).&rdquo;\r\nSome however supported Kajol.\r\nThey posted in the following way.\r\n&nbsp;&ldquo;Including Kajol, Tapsee many celebrities are revealing about their haunted and spooky experiences in RFC! Of course it&rsquo;s a wonderful film city built with all facilities but there is a rumor that it was built\r\non Nizam soldiers grave yard!&rdquo; One pointed out, &ldquo;I have heard same from Rashi Khanna and Sundar C (Tamil director).&rdquo;\r\nAnother wrote, &ldquo;I don\'t understand why ppl are trolling @itsKajolD for her remarks on #RamojiFilmCity. How many of you are aware of the film AVUNU By Director #RaviBabu S/o Famous Villian Late Mr Chalapati Rao, He mentioned staying at the Sitara Hotel within Ramoji Film City for 56 days while shooting Nuvvilla and experiencing a scary incident that inspired his film AVUNU. He even stated that the incident scared him so much that he vacated his room and went back home.&rdquo;\r\n

Kajol shocker about RFC

Kajol gets trolled for her shocker on RFC

Here is Kuberaa first review. Dhanush-Sekhar Kammula's Telugu-Tamil bilingual entertainer Kuberaa is releasing on 20 June 2025. Expectations are high as Dhanush and Sekhar Kammula won national awards for their works.

The film stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead while Nagarjuna is playing a powerful cameo. Ahead of the film release, Dubai based film critic and censor board member Umair Sandhu came up with his review on Kuberaa.

Here is what he posted.

"First Review #Kuberaa : A Powerful Crime thriller with Top Notch Performances by #Nagarjuna , #Dhanush&nbsp; &amp;#RashmikaMandanna. Engaging Story &amp; Climax is the USP of movie. #AamirKhan should learn versatile performance from Dhanush ðŸ˜‚ðŸ˜›. Go for it ! 3.5â­ï¸/5â­ï¸"

"As per in Acting &amp; Versatile Performances, #Dhanush is the No.1 Actor in India ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡³ today !! Any Doubt Haters !"

Kuberaa happens to be Dhanush's second film with a Telugu director after his Sir/Vaathi with Venky Atluri.

Kuberaa First Review

Here is Kuberaa first review

\r\nActor Vishnu Manchu recently took to his Instagram page to share an emotional post about his son Avram\'s debut in the film industry through his upcoming film \'Kannappa\'. Vishnu Manchu, who plays the titular role in the film, expressed his pride and joy, stating that watching his son live his dream has been one of the most emotional moments of his life. He wrote, \"My little Avram, makes his debut in \'Kannappa\'. Watching him walk onto the set, say his lines, and live this dream, has been one of the most emotional moments of my life.\"\r\nVishnu Manchu emphasized that Avram\'s debut is not just a milestone but a memory for a lifetime. He expressed his hope that the audience will shower Avram with the same love and blessings they have given him. The film \'Kannappa\' is scheduled to hit theaters worldwide on June 27 and has triggered huge expectations in fans and film buffs. The film boasts an impressive star cast, including Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva, Mohanlal as Kirata, and Prabhas as Rudra.\r\nThe film \'Kannappa\' is a pan-Indian magnum opus directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh. Vishnu Manchu plays the role of Thinnadu (Kannappa), a fearless warrior-turned-devotee who transforms into the ultimate devotee of Lord Shiva. The film brings to life a historical tale that is often referred to as mythology. The director has stated that every frame has been meticulously crafted to bring this legendary tale to life in a way that resonates with modern audiences while staying true to its roots.\r\nThe film boasts an impressive star cast, including Vishnu Manchu, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, and Prabhas. With its grand storyline and talented cast, \'Kannappa\' is expected to be an unforgettable cinematic experience. The film\'s release is eagerly awaited by fans and film buffs, who are excited to see the legendary tale of Kannappa come to life on the big screen.\r\n

Vishnu Manchu Emotional Post 

Third Generation From Manchu Family Makes Debut With Kannappa

\r\nSitaare Zameen Par to screen Sai Pallavi Hindi debut teaser. Aamir Khan\'s film Sitaare Zameen Par directed by RS.Prasanna is racing for a grand release on 20 June 2025. The film is the sequel to the hit film Taare Zameen Par and is the remake of Spanish hit Champions.\r\nAamir Khan is leaving no stone unturned to promote his film. He is keen to set the screens on fire with Sitaare Zameen Par as his previous film Lal Singh Chadda, a remake of Oscar winning film Forest Gump turned out to be a disaster.\r\nIn the meantime, it is coming out that Sitaare Zameen Par will screen the teaser of Aamir Khan\'s son Junaid Khan and talened beauty Sai Pallai\'s film Ek Din. The film is a remake of Korean hit One Day. The film is directed by Sunil Pandey. Junaid Khan made his debut with Loveyappa but it failed at the box office.\r\nThe film is the remake of Tamil hit Love Today which featured Pradeep Ranganathan and Ivana and is helmed by Pradeep Ranganathan himself.\r\n

Sai Pallavi Hindi debut teaser with SZP

Sitaare Zameen Par to screen Sai Pallavi Hindi debut teaser

\r\nKannada superstar Yash, known for his blockbuster KGF franchise, is set to headline the upcoming action gangster thriller Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. The film features Kiara Advani in the female lead and is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Geetu Mohandas. In a heartwarming move, Yash relocated the film\'s shoot from Bengaluru to Mumbai after learning about Kiara\'s pregnancy. This gesture was aimed at easing the shooting process for Kiara, who is expecting her first child with husband Sidharth Malhotra.\r\nYash reportedly worked closely with the production team to ensure a smooth and cost-efficient shoot in Mumbai. His involvement helped significantly reduce additional costs, keeping the project on budget while prioritizing Kiara\'s comfort. This thoughtful and empathetic approach has earned Yash appreciation from fans and industry insiders. The film\'s shooting is progressing well, with a powerful female ensemble cast, including Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Kiara Advani.\r\nToxic is set against the backdrop of the drug mafia in 1990s Goa and boasts a gripping storyline. The film features a talented cast, including Akshay Oberoi, and promises to be an intense and thrilling ride. With its complex characters and engaging plot, Toxic is expected to be a major hit at the box office.\r\nToxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is slated for a grand worldwide theatrical release on March 19, 2026. The film will be released in multiple languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and English. Apart from Toxic, Yash is also busy with his other big project, Ramayana, a mythological epic directed by Nitesh Tiwari, where he will be seen alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi.\r\n

Yash Considerate Move for Kiara 

Yash Moves Toxic Shoot To Mumbai For Pregnant Kiara

The trailer for Uppu Kappuramabu, a satirical comedy starring Keerthy Suresh and Suhas, is out now. The film is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video from July 4, 2025. The trailer showcases the chaotic situation in a fictional village where the local burial ground has only space for four burials, leading to hilarious conflicts. Keerthy Suresh plays a government official who tries to handle the situation, while Suhas plays the main man in charge of the burial ground.
Keerthy Suresh has stated that what drew her to Uppu Kappuramabu was its unique blend of satire and heart. The film is set in the early 1990s and unfolds in Chitti Jayapuram, a seemingly quiet village with a bizarre crisis. The story follows Apoorva, the newly appointed village head, who faces ridicule from locals and turns to Chinna, the quirky graveyard caretaker, to fix the burial ground issue. Suhas, who plays Chinna, shares that his role was unlike anything he's done before.
The film boasts a talented cast, including Babu Mohan, Shatru, Talluri Rameshwari, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Ravi Teja, Vishnu O.I, Duvvasi Mohan, Sivannarayana, and Prabhavathi Varma. The trailer is packed with fun moments and has scope for a lot of comedy. The makers have made a wise decision to release the film on OTT, as such native subjects are surely not meant for the big screen.
The storyline of Uppu Kappuramabu is fresh and entertaining, with a unique blend of satire and comedy. The film's director Ani.V. Sasi, has tackled the sensitive subject of burial ground politics in a satirical manner. With its talented cast and crew, Uppu Kappuramabu promises to be a hilarious and engaging watch. The film's OTT release will allow audiences to enjoy the satirical comedy from the comfort of their homes.

Uppu Kappuramabu Trailer Talk

Uppu Kappuramabu Trailer Review

\r\nThe Andhra Pradesh state government has issued a Government Order (GO) allowing the filmmakers of Kuberaa to increase ticket prices across the state. The film, starring Nagarjuna Akkineni and Dhanush, is gearing up for a grand theatrical release on June 20, 2025. As per the GO, ticket prices in single screens have been hiked up to â‚¹236, while multiplex tickets can go up to â‚¹265.50. The move has sparked debate among filmgoers and trade circles, with some welcoming it as a boost for theatrical revenues, and others calling it an added burden on the audience.\r\nThe ticket price hike has been sanctioned for a limited period of 10 days, starting from the film\'s release. The Andhra Pradesh government has officially approved a temporary ticket price hike for Kuberaa, allowing theatres to increase higher-class ticket rates by up to â‚¹75 + GST in both multiplexes and single screens. This decision follows a formal request from Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP, endorsed by the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce.\r\nThe ticket price hike may offer a helpful push at the box office, especially during the critical opening weekend. However, the decision also carries a degree of uncertainty, as Kuberaa is a grounded social thriller that leans heavily on narrative strength and audience feedback. With modest pre-release buzz and no major star-driven pull, the hike could backfire among price-sensitive viewers who may choose to wait for reviews or a digital release.\r\nThe audience verdict will reveal whether the risk pays off. Kuberaa joins a growing list of films that have received similar approvals in recent months, reflecting a policy shift with the new administration appearing more open to supporting films of all scales. The film\'s success will depend on various factors, including audience response and word-of-mouth. With its talented cast, including Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna, Kuberaa is expected to generate significant interest at the box office.\r\n

Kuberaa Ticket Prices Hiked in AP

AP Government Issues GO For Ticket Price Hike For Kuberaa

Akella Siva Prasad on Kannappa brahmin controversy. Manchu Vishnu's devotional entertainer Kannappa directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh of Mahabharat fame is slated for grand release on 27 June 2025.

The film's promotions, teaser and trailer got good response. In the meantime, Kannappa got embrolied in a controversy. Brahmin community has taken a strong exception over the portrayal of Brahmanandam and Saptagiri as Brahmins in the film and demanded apology from the makers and deletion of those scenes.

Reports also came that the Censor Board members asked Kannappa makers to do away with those scenes raising objection to more than 11 such scenes. In the midst of all this, writer Akella Siva Prasad speaking to scribes shared his thoughts on the controversy.

He said the makers will never spend a whopping budget to insult any particular community. He said he being the dialogue writer and the director Mukesh Kumar Singh being a brahmin, will never allow such thing. He said unlike earlier films on Kannappa where Brahmins were insulted, the makers have taken due care to elevate their importance.

He said priests after seeing Mohan Babu's performance as Mahadeva Sastri inspired by the 16th-century text Sri Kalahasti Mahatyam by poet Dhurjati was hailed by all the priests of Srikalahasti temple and they have even blessed him.

Writer on Kannappa controversy

Akella Siva Prasad on Kannappa brahmin controversy

\r\nCops use The Raja Saab to promote Road Safety. Pan India Star Prabhas enjoys huge fan following among all sections of movie lovers. His upcoming film The Raja Saab directed by Maruti is slated for a grand release on 5 December 2025.\r\nThe film\'s teaser released recently got good response from all quarters. Now, Hyderabad cops used clips from the teaser to promote road safety. Cops shared a short video to create awareness among people. The short video showed visuals from the film. It begins with Prabhas speeding on a bike without a helmet. This is followed by two impactful dialogues from the teaser: &ldquo;Drive your vehicle a bit slow,&rdquo; and &ldquo;As it is, our life is very fragile.&rdquo; The video ends with a scene of Prabhas removing a helmet, reinforcing the importance of wearing one. The final message reads: &ldquo;Drive slow, wear helmet.&rdquo;\r\nThe post was captioned: #HYDTPweBringAwareness â„‹â„¯â„´... â„‹â„¯â„´....! Bandi konchem mellaga drive cheyandi darling.(&ldquo;Slow your vehicle down a bit, Darling.&rdquo;) with hashtags: #WearHelmet #DarlingPrabhas #TheRajaSaab\r\nNetizens are praising the creativity of the Hyderabad cops. Even The Raja Saab director Maruthi reacted in the following way. &ldquo;Yes, sir, perfect. Thank you for positively using our footage.&rdquo;\r\n

TRS connection to Road Safety

Cops use The Raja Saab to promite Road Safety

\r\nShah Rukh gives green signal to Mythri.Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan enjoys huge fan following among all sections of movie lovers. He scored blockbusters with action entertainers like Pathaan and Jawan. He is now starring in King along with his daughter Suhana Khan under the direction of Siddharth Anand.\r\nNow, exciting reports are coming that Shah Rukh Khan has given a green signal to Tollywood top banner Mythri Movie Makers. A source shares &ldquo;Shah Rukh Khan has accepted an advance amount from Mythri Movie Makers last week and has assured them that he would do a film with them,&rdquo;\r\nMythri made its Bollywood debut with Sunny Deol\'s Jaat which turned out to be a hit. It is coming out that Shah Rukh Khan got impressed with Mythri\'s promotional strategies and lavish production. The source talking about Mythri shared &ldquo;They&rsquo;re known for mounting superstar-driven films with top-tier directors without compromising on quality or budgets. With multiple blockbusters under their belt, they&rsquo;re now poised to give established Bollywood banners a run for their money,&rdquo;\r\nThe source shares &ldquo;The director will be finalized mutually by SRK and the producers, as they want him to be completely at ease with the vision and team.&rdquo;\r\n

Badshah lining up project with Mythri

Shah Rukh gives green signal to Mythri

Kangana Ranaut becomes brand ambassador for World Para Athletics. India is set to host the World Para Athletics Championships which are scheduled from September 27 to October 5 in New Delhi.

According to the latest, the Kangana Ranaut has been appointed as the brand ambassador. The Paralympic Committee of India, along with Ranaut&rsquo;s official X account, announced the news, where she expressed her pride, stating, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a true privilege to support our para-athletes and honour their unbreakable spirit.&rdquo;

Kangana Ranaut sharing her excitement said &ldquo;India&rsquo;s para-athletes are rewriting what is possible every single day. I am deeply honoured to support them and help raise awareness about their incredible achievements. Para sport is not just about competition &mdash; it is about courage, and I am proud to stand behind our champions.&rdquo;

Devendra Jhajharia, President of PCI and a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, remarked: &ldquo;We are thrilled to have Kangana-ji on board. Her passion, influence and commitment to India&rsquo;s athletes make her a perfect ambassador for the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.&rdquo;

The 12th edition of this global event is set to be India&rsquo;s largest-ever para-sport spectacle, featuring 186 medal events&mdash;101 for men, 84 for women, and one mixed event&mdash;surpassing the previous championship in Kobe, Japan, by 15 events.