\r\nThe sequel to Unni Mukundan\'s action film Marco has been officially shelved due to the negativity surrounding the first film. Despite collecting over 100 Cr gross at the box office, the film received a mixed response for its content and faced severe backlash after its OTT release. The Censor Board even banned the TV screening of the film. The makers had announced plans for a sequel, and the film\'s climax ended with a cliffhanger indicating a sequel.\r\nThe decision to shelve Marco 2 was confirmed by Unni Mukundan himself in response to a fan\'s comment on his Instagram account. He stated that the plans for the sequel were dropped due to the excessive negativity surrounding the film. Unni Mukundan promised to return with a bigger and better film than Marco.\r\nThe excessive violence in Marco led to a severe backlash, and the film\'s OTT release further escalated the issue. The negative response and controversy surrounding the film likely made the makers reconsider the sequel. Shelving Marco 2 seems like a good decision, as the makers would have faced similar problems with the sequel.\r\nThe fans that were eagerly waiting for the sequel will be disappointed, but Unni Mukundan\'s decision to focus on a new project might bring better results. The actor\'s promise to return with a bigger and better film has generated excitement among his fans, who are eagerly waiting to see his next project.\r\n

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Marco 2 Shelved

Sequel Plans For Marco Dropped Says Unni Mukundan

\r\nKoratala Siva, the talented writer-turned-director, has been making waves in the film industry with his unique style of narrating mass commercial potboilers with a classy touch and a social message. With a string of blockbuster films under his belt, Koratala Siva has proven himself to be a master of his craft.\r\nFrom Dialogue Writer to Director\r\nKoratala Siva\'s journey in the film industry began as a dialogue writer for popular films like Bhadra, Okkadunnadu, Munna, Brindavanam, and Oosaravelli. He also provided stories for films like Simha and Girlfriend. His experience and skills as a writer paved the way for his directorial debut with Prabhas-starrer Mirchi in 2013, which became a massive hit.\r\nA Trailblazer of Blockbuster Films\r\nKoratala Siva\'s films are known for their strong narratives, firm opinions, and bigger goals. His directorial ventures like Srimanthudu, Janatha Garage, and Bharat Ane Nenu have become some of the biggest hits in the careers of Mahesh Babu, NTR, and others. Although he faced a setback with Acharya, he bounced back with NTR-starrer Devara Part 1, which scored a blockbuster.\r\nWishing a Happy Birthday\r\nCineJosh wishes Superhit Director Koratala Siva a very happy birthday and a blockbuster Devara Part 2. With his script for Devara Part 2 already in the works, fans are eagerly waiting to see what Koratala Siva has in store for them next. Here\'s to another year of blockbuster films and memorable storytelling.\r\n

HBD To Blockbuster Director

Koratala Siva - The Master of Mass Blockbusters with a Class Touch

\r\nAP CM Chandra Babu-Tollywood celebs meet postponed. Tollywood celebrities are supposed to meet AP CM Chandra Babu Naidu today evening at 4 PM. However the meeting was cancelled for some unknown reason.\r\nIt is known that distributors and exhibitors have been demanding the implementation of sharing system instead of rental system in theatres. This triggered a huge controversy with the AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan firing on all cylinders and suspecting a conspiracy against the release of his film Hari Hara Veera Mallu.\r\nTo iron out the differences and misunderstandings and also resolve the issues pertaining to the film industry, Tollywood celebrities planned to meet AP CM Chandra Babu Naidu along with Dy CM Pawan Kalyan and cinematography minister Kandula Durgesh.\r\nThe meeting will now be held at a later date and the official confirmation will be out in the coming days.\r\n

CBN-Tollywood celebs meet deferred

AP CM Chandra Babu-Tollywood celebs meet postponed

\r\nSekhar Kammula\'s Kuberaa is set to hit theaters in just a week, starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna in key roles. The film has generated significant buzz among audiences, and all eyes are on its trailer, which will be released at the pre-release event today. The trailer is expected to play a crucial role in raising the film\'s anticipation.\r\nKuberaa has undergone some changes after its censor report left fans shocked. Initially, the film\'s runtime was reported to be 195 minutes, which raised concerns among fans. However, the producers have trimmed 14 minutes from the film, reducing its runtime to 181 minutes. The film has been censored with a UA rating and is set to release on June 20th.\r\nThe film boasts an impressive cast, including Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna. Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad has composed the music for the film, adding to its anticipation. With its engaging storyline and talented cast, Kuberaa is expected to be a hit at the box office.\r\nThe pre-release event today will be a major milestone for the film, and fans are eagerly waiting to see the trailer. The film\'s success will depend on various factors, including its storyline, performances, and music. With its promising cast and crew, Kuberaa is shaping up to be an exciting film.\r\n

Kuberaa Recensored 

Kuberaa Final Cut Trimmed By 14 Minutes

\r\nThe recent glimpse of Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu\'s Akhanda 2 has generated significant buzz, taking the craze to a new level. The film\'s teaser has received a superb response, with multiple distributors showing interest in buying the film. The makers are quoting big prices, and the buyers are ready to pay around 80% of the quoted amounts. This positive response indicates that the film\'s business will likely be closed at the expected prices in a few days.\r\nThe makers have mentioned September 25th as the release date in the teaser, although there are rumors that the film might arrive in December. The film\'s business is currently in the discussion stage, with the producers and distributors negotiating the prices. The interest shown by multiple distributors is a good sign for the film\'s success.\r\nAn exciting piece of news is that Akhanda 2 is not the end of the series, and there will be a cliffhanger for part 3 at the climax. The team expects Akhanda 2 to take the craze of the franchise to a new level and reach all language audiences. With a talented cast, including Nandamuri Balakrishna, Samyuktha, and Pragya Jaiswal, and music composed by Thaman S, Akhanda 2 is shaping up to be an exciting film.\r\nAadi Pinisetty plays the villain role in this film, adding to the excitement. With the Akhanda series expected to become a big brand like Baahubali, Pushpa, and KGF, the anticipation for Akhanda 2 is building up among fans.\r\n

Akhanda To Continue

Plans Are Already On For Akhanda 3

Telangana state is celebrating its first Gaddar Awards under CM Revanth Reddy's regime.

CM Revanth Reddy's government, after coming to power constituted Gaddar Awards in the honor of the revolutionary poet Gaddar. The government announced the awards and today the awards are celebrated in a spectacular manner at the HiTex, Hyderabad.

Renowned celebrities like Balakrishna, Allu Arjun, Vijay Devarakonda and others graced the event. The snap of CM Revanth Reddy along with Allu Arjun and Balakrishna is going viral on social media.

CM Revanth Reddy Dy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, Cinematography Minister Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy, FDC Chairman Dil Raju and others made their presence. Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, Cinematography Minister Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy, FDC Chairman Dil Raju lit the lamp and started the function celebrations.

Here is the list of winners of Gaddar awards.

Best Film Kalki

Second Best Film: Pottel

Third Best Lucky Bhaskar

Best Director &ndash; Nag Ashwin &ndash; Kalki

Best Actor &ndash; Allu Arjun &ndash; Pushpa 2

Best Actress - Nivetha Thomas (35 Chinna Kadha Kaadu)

Best Supporting Actor - SJ Surya (Saripodhaa Sanivaaram)

Best Supporting Actress - Saranya Pradeep (Ambajipeta Marriage Band)

Best Comedian - Satya, Vennela Kishore (Matthu Vadalara)

Best Music Director - Bheems (Razakar)

Best Story Writer - Shiva Paladugu

Best Screenplay - Venky Atluri (Lucky Bhaskar)

Best Male Singer - Siddharth Sriram (Ooru Peru Bhairavakona)

Best Female Playback Singer - Shreya Ghoshal (Pushpa-2)

Best Choreographer - Ganesh Acharya (Devara)

Special Jury Award - Dulquer Salmaan (Lucky Bhaskar)

Special Jury Award - Ananya Nagalla (Pottel)

Best Debut Film Director - Yadhu Vamsi (Committee Kurrallu)

2024 Best Children's Film - 35 Chinna Kadha Kaadu

Best Environment - Heritage-History Category - Razakar

National Integrity - Social Uplift Section - Committee Kurrollu

TG celebrating First Gaddar Awards

First Gaddar Awards: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy graces the celebrations

Rumors and speculations have been circulating about Kavya Maran's relationship status, with many linking her to music director Anirudh Ravichander. While Kavya is known to be a private person, keeping her personal life away from the spotlight, the speculation about her relationship with Anirudh has been ongoing.&nbsp;

Anirudh, who has had his share of celebrity linkups in the past, has focused on his music and recent ventures. The speculation about Kavya and Anirudh's relationship has intensified, with industry insiders claiming that the couple is preparing to get married soon. According to reports, they have been dating for a year and are ready to take their relationship to the next level.&nbsp;

A Reddit user claimed to have spotted the couple together in Vegas, fueling further speculation. Others pointed to a tarot reader's prediction about Anirudh marrying a well-educated girl from the telecom or media industry, which aligns with Kavya's background. The rumors about Kavya and Anirudh's potential marriage have gained traction, with some even claiming that Rajinikanth has shown support for the couple and even spoke with Kavya's father Kalanithimaran who is the head of Sun network.&nbsp;

While these claims remain unsubstantiated, they have contributed to the growing speculation about the couple's future plans. As the rumors continue to swirl, it remains to be seen if Kavya Maran and Anirudh Ravichander will confirm their relationship or marriage plans.

Wild Rumour About Anirudh

Rumours About Kavya Maran and Anirudh Ravichander Getting Hitched

Manchu Vishnu's devotional entertainer Kannappa directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh is generating tremendous interest among movie lovers. The makers are promoting the film in a lavish manner and today they released the film's trailer couple of minutes back.

Around 3 minutes trailer (174 sec), started with&nbsp; the introduction of Manchu Vishnu as Kannappa. It showed Manchu Vishnu's transformation from Thinnadu to the staunch devotee of Lord Shiva. Akshay Kumar made the divine presence of Lord Shiva while Prabhas made a powerful impact in the role of Rudra.

Kajal looked graceful in the role of Goddess Parvathi while Mohan Lal appeared in the role of Kirata. Kannappa trailer appealed to all with excellent visuals and the background music made a thumping impact. Preity Mukudan played the female lead while Arpit Ranka, Brahmanandam, Saptagiri, Mukesh Rishi, Madhubala, Aishwarya Bhaskaran, Brahmaji, Devaraj, Raghu Babu, Siva Balaji, Sampath Ram, Lavi Pajni, Surekha Vani,Kaushal And Adhurs Raghu in important roles.

The film is racing for a grand release on 27 June 2025. The film is bankrolled in a lavish manner on the 24 Frames Factory banner.&nbsp;

Kannappa Trailer Released

Kannappa trailer review

\r\nSalman Khan surprise talk on divorce on alimony. Salman Khan despite all the name and stardom and immense stardom, remained unmarried for some unknown reasons.\r\nIn the midst of all this, Salman Khan in a talk show, surprised all talking about divorce and alimony. He said &ldquo;Pehle log ek dusre ke liye sacrifice karte the, ek tolerance ka factor tha. Ab raat ko ek taang aa jaati hai upar, khaarate liye jaate hain, uske upar divorce ho jaata hai. Chhoti si misunderstanding pe divorce ho jaata hai. Aur phir divorce toh chalo ho gaya, voh aadhe paise bhi leke chali jaati hai (Earlier, people used to make sacrifices for each other&mdash;there was a sense of tolerance. Now, if a leg comes over during the night, or someone snores, it leads to a divorce. Even a small misunderstanding ends in divorce. And not just that, after the divorce, she even takes half the money with her).&rdquo;\r\nFans sang praises of Salman Khan in the following manner.\r\nOne comment read, \"He is so clear in his thoughts from the early days of his career, but he never pretends to be an intellectual.\" Another wrote, \"Megastar #SalmanKhan spitting facts. We love you Salman Khan.\" A third added, \"He is telling 100 percent facts.\"\r\n

Salman Khan on divorce and alimony

Salman Khan surprise talk on divorce on alimony

\r\nPushpa The Rule creates a sensational record. Icon Star Allu Arjun created a sensation and broke many records with Pushpa The Rise and Pushpa The Rule.\r\nWhile Allu Arjun won national award for his performance in Pushpa The Rise, he with his powerpacked perforamnce Pushpa The Rule set many new records. Now the film has created another record when it was premired on small screen.\r\nPushpa The Rule Hindi version got 5.1 TRP rating when it was premired on small screen and what surprised all is, it got more TRP ratings than the IPL 17.\r\nIPL 17 on an average got 4.6 TRP rating. This once again proved Allu Arjun\'s craze across the country. The film directed by Sukumar starred&nbsp; Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Jagapathi Babu, Sunil and Rao Ramesh in important roles. Devi Sri Prasad is the music director for the film.\r\nMovie lovers are waiting eagerly for the film\'s third part Pushpa The Rampage.\r\n

Icon Star defeats IPL

Pushpa The Rule creates a sensational record

\r\nMeghalu Cheppina Prema Katha first single released. Naresh Agasthya is coming to entertain movie lovers with his feel good romantic entertainer Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha. The film directed by Vipin is progressing at a brisk pace.\r\nThe makers started their promotions of Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha and already two teasers got good response from the movie lovers. Today the makers released the first single title Sound of Love.\r\nRehman penned romantic lyrics for the song while Justin Prabhakaran scored the soulful music. SBP Charan and Sasha Tirupathi sang the song with their beautiful vocals. The song is shot in a beautiful and appealing backdrop on Naresh Agasthya and the female lead Rabiya Khatoon.\r\nUmadevi Kota is bankrolling the project in a prestigious manner and the makers will be announcing the release date in the coming days. The cinematography is taken care of by Mohan Krishna. The film is bankrolled on Sunethra Entertainments banner.\r\nThe film revolves around a US returned musician who goes on to pursue his passion and the hurdles he encountered in the process.\r\n

MCPK - Sound of Love spellbinds

Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha first single released

Tamil film director Lokesh Kanakaraj is gearing up for his next projects, including a film with director Arun Matheeswaran and 'Kaithi 2' with Karthi in the lead. Sources say that Lokesh who is making his acting debut will complete Arun Matheeswaran's film before starting work on 'Kaithi 2'. After completing 'Kaithi 2', Lokesh is expected to collaborate with Bollywood actor Aamir Khan on a film.
Meanwhile, Lokesh is undergoing martial arts training in Thailand to prepare for his role in Arun Matheeswaran's film. Lokesh is also working on the post-production of his upcoming film 'Coolie', featuring Rajinikanth in film featuring superstar Rajinikanth. 'Coolie' is one of the most eagerly awaited films of the year, with a star-studded cast including Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, and Upendra. The film is set to release on August 14.
'Coolie' revolves around gold smuggling and features Rajinikanth in the lead role. Lokesh has confirmed that 'Coolie' will be a standalone film and not part of his Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). The film's music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, and cinematography is handled by Girish Gangadharan. With its star-studded cast and talented crew, 'Coolie' is shaping up to be an exciting film.
Lokesh Kanakaraj's success as a director is on the rise, with 'Coolie' being one of his most anticipated films. His collaboration with Aamir Khan is also generating significant interest among fans. With his martial arts training for his acting debut and simultaneous work on multiple projects, Lokesh is proving to be a versatile director as well as actor. The release of 'Coolie' will be a major milestone in Lokesh's career, and fans are eagerly waiting to see the film's impact on the box office.