Kollywood star director Lokesh Kangaraj is producing the film Benz, starring Raghava Lawrence as the hero and directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan. The movie is part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), which was created with the film Khaidi and has since expanded to include films like Vikram and Leo. The story of Benz is set in a gangster backdrop, and fans have high expectations for the film.\r\nMalayalam star hero Nivin Pauly is seen as the villain in the film, playing the role of Walter. His character promo has already been released, generating buzz around the movie. Nivin Pauly\'s character is expected to be a key part of the film, and fans are eager to see how his character fits into the larger narrative of the LCU.\r\nAccording to reports, Lokesh has selected three heroines for Benz: Samyukta Menon, Priyanka Mohan, and Madonna Sebastian. All three actresses are talented and have been busy with their own projects. Samyukta Menon is currently working on a lady-oriented movie, while Priyanka Mohan has completed shooting for an OG movie in Telugu. Madonna Sebastian, who was seen as Vijay\'s sister in Leo, is reportedly cast in Benz as part of the LCU.\r\nFans have high expectations for Benz, given the success of other films in the LCU. There is talk that the promo of each character will be released soon, which will likely generate even more buzz around the movie. While we don\'t know much about the plot, the combination of Raghava Lawrence, Nivin Pauly, and the three heroines has generated a lot of excitement among fans. With the film\'s gangster backdrop and the involvement of Lokesh Kangaraj, Benz is shaping up to be an action-packed thriller.

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Govinda is known for his exceptional performances on the big screen but while his contemporaries are getting projects and are surging ahead, he is not getting even a single project.

Now, his wife Sunita speaking to scribes revealed why he is not getting work. She said&nbsp; "Why hasn&rsquo;t Govinda been seen on the big screen for the past 17 years? Because the circle around him is completely wrong."

She added "Sab wah-wah karne waale log hain. Mera aur Govinda ka jhagda bhi hojaata hai kyunki main naa jhooth nahi bol sakti aur chaplusi nahi kar sakti. Aaj iske pass ek writer hai, secretary hai, ek friend jaisa vakeel hai, sab faltu (They are all people who just keep praising him blindly. Even I end up fighting with Govinda because I can&rsquo;t lie or flatter people. Right now, he has a writer, a secretary, and someone acting like a close friend&mdash;all of them are useless),"

She revealed&nbsp; "Kyunki sirf wah-wah karna hai. Wah chi chi bhaiya kya kamaal kardia. Abey tu sach toh bol. Hum sach bolte hain to chidhta hai voh. All they do is say things like, 'Wow Govinda brother, what a brilliant job you&rsquo;ve done!' (I mean, come on, at least tell him the truth. But when I speak the truth, he gets irritated)."

"Look at what&rsquo;s working today&mdash;Netflix and OTT platforms. But he&rsquo;s stuck in his 'Wah-Wah Productions' circle," she said, adding that she has asked him to create a new circle of creative people who have the potential to show him the mirror. Mentioning Govinda's frequent collaborator from the '90s, filmmaker David Dhawan, she said. "I told him to change the people around him, because as long as those four or five people are with him, they won&rsquo;t let him grow. David (Dhawan) said the same thing."

Sunita went on saying "Someone who was delivering non-stop hits in the 90s starts believing, &lsquo;I&rsquo;ll do solo-hero films, and they&rsquo;ll work.&rsquo; But Bade Miyan Chote Miyan wasn&rsquo;t a solo-hero film. Aankhen wasn&rsquo;t either."

She concluded saying "The people around him planted this myth in his head: &lsquo;Sir, you are Hero No.1&mdash;your film will definitely work!&rsquo; But where do solo-hero films work today? You need a strong subject and a good director&mdash;only then will it work."

Why Govinda not getting projects

Govinda wife on why he is not getting projects

Kollywood star Suriya of late is reeling under the string of flops.&nbsp;\r\nDespite his performances, weak content is robbing him of the hits at the box office. He is now all set to team with Venky Atluri for his first straight Telugu project.\r\nAccording to the latest Suriya landed in Hyderabad along with his daughter Diya for the project. Suriya\'s children often stay way from the public appearances. She recently graduated in Mumbai. Suriya kept it casual in a grey T-shirt, while Diya sported a blue outfit and was all smiles as she walked beside her father.\r\nThe film will go to sets soon in Hyderabad. Mamitha Baiju is the female lead in the film for which GV.Prakash Kumar is the music director. Suriya after finishing Retro started shooting for his next with RJ. Balaji.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Suriya lands in Hyd with his daughter

Suriya in Hyd with his daughter for Venky Atluri project

Manchu Vishnu is coming to entertain movie lovers with the film Kannappa under the direction of Mukesh Kumar Singh of Mahabharat fame. The film is racing for a spectacular release on 27 June 2025.\r\nKannappa tells the unknown story of the great devotee of Lord Shiva on the big screen. According to the latest, the makers shared the details about the film\'s trailer and the other promotions.\r\nKannappa pre release event will be held in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh and later they will be releasing the trailer in a grand manner. Akshay Kumar will be presenting the trailer event and will be addressing the media.\r\nThe makers will then head to Kerala and promote the film on 14 June 2025 and Mohan Lal will address the scribes. The film played by Preity Mukundan while&nbsp; Akshay Kumar, Prabhas, Kajal are playing special cameos.\r\nThe film stars Mohan Babu, Mohanlal, Sarat Kumar, Arpit Ranka, Brahmanandam, Saptagiri, Mukesh Rishi, Madhubala, Aishwarya Bhaskaran, Brahmaji, Devaraj, Raghu Babu, Siva Balaji, Sampath Ram, Lavi Pajni, Surekha Vani, Preity Mukundhan, Kaushal And Adhurs Raghu in important roles.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

All about Kannappa trailer and promos

Kannappa trailer and promotions details revealed

Pawan Kalyan's period entertainer Hari Hara Veera Mallu is facing release doldrums for quite sometime. The film's release got changed on numerous occasions and now when fans got ready to celebrate as the makers planned to release the film on 12 June 2025, they got another shock when the release was deferred once again.

In the midst of all this, reports are spreading that OTT giant Amazon Prime which bagged the digital streaming rights of the film has been insisting on the makers to release the film on 18 July, one week after the release of Anushka and Krish's Ghaati.

As the new release date is going viral, the makers couple of minutes back came up with the new clarification. They came up with the new fiery GIF of Pawan Kalyan and posted "Kindly ignore all release dates currently circulating online. The new official release date will be announced in a few days through our official channels. We request your continued love and support until then"

The film is directed by Jyothi Krishna and stars Nidhi Agerwal and Bobby Deol in important roles. The music for the film is tuned by Keeravani and the film is made in two parts.

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Hari Hara Veera Mallu seeks love before new release date

Chandi Durgama Movie is produced by Jayasree Veldhi Under the banners of HBJ Creations, Mother and Father Pictures. Oli is the co-producer. The movie is being directed by Mainu Khan.MD. The film launched today with a grand pooja ceremony in Hyderabad. Comedian Ali was the chief guest at the opening ceremony. actors Raghu Karumanchi and Chitti were the guests at the event. On this occasion\r\nComedian Ali said, \"I am happy to be the guest at the launch of Chandi Durgama Movie. I wish the film a great success. The first look poster looks impressive. The film should be liked by the audience. I hope this film will bring good name to producer Jayasree garu and director Mainu Khan. All the best to the entire team.\r\nDirector Mainu Khan.MD. Said - I thank Ali garu for coming as the chief guest and clapping at the launch of our film \"Chandi Durgama\".\" Raghu Karumanchi and Chitti are also supporting us. Recently, there have been no films made on this type of subject. In line with the current trend, we are making Chandi Durgama with a new screenplay and concept in a dark theme to appeal to the audience. we are designing the making of Chandi Durgama to bring the audience to the theatres.\r\nProducer Jayasri Veldhi said, \"I feel fortunate to have got the opportunity to produce Chandi Durgama with a good story. I hope our film will be successful. We will bring to you Chandi Durgama movie with good padding artists and talented new actors with high quality making.\r\nCinematographer YS Krishna said, \"Thank you to everyone who came to the launch of Chandi Durgama. I hope you will all support. said.\r\n\"Actor Chitti said,\" \"Thank you to our friend Ali for coming as a guest and giving the clap at the launch of Chandi Durgama.\" Mainu Khan is a good director. I have worked with him on a film. This film will be liked by all. I wish all the best to producer Jayasree garu and co-producer Oli garu and the entire team.\r\nActor Raghu Karumanchi said, \"I thank my media friends for coming to the launch of Chandi Durgama. I wish director Mainu Khan and producer Jayashree garu a great success with this film. My best wishes to everyone in the team. I want Chandi Durgama to be a memorable film for Telugu audiences.\r\nCo-producer Oli said, \"We are producing Chandi Durgama with a thrilling concept. You will see a new screenplay in this film. We are confident that our director Mainu Khan will make the film well.&nbsp;

Chandi Durgama Movie Launched By Ali

Chandi Durgama Movie Launched with a Grand Pooja Ceremony

The highly anticipated teaser for \'Akhanda 2\' is out, and it\'s a treat for Nandamuri Balakrishna fans. The teaser features Balayya\'s intense \'Akhanda Rudra Tandavam\', which is giving fans goosebumps. Directed by Boyapati Srinu and scored by Thaman, the teaser showcases Balayya\'s acting prowess as an Aghori. The film is a sequel to the hit movie \'Akhanda\', and the teaser has increased expectations for the movie tenfold.\r\nThe teaser has set the tone for an action-packed movie with Balayya\'s powerful performance. The background score by Thaman is on a different level, adding to the overall impact of the teaser. Fans are already praising the movie, calling it a surefire blockbuster hit at the box office. The teaser features Balayya in an Aghora avatar, fighting evil men in snow mountains, with powerful dialogues that highlight Lord Shiva and Hinduism.\r\nThe movie features a star-studded cast, including Samyukta Menon as the heroine and Aadi Pinisetty in a key role. The film is produced by Ram Achanta and Gopi Achanta under the banner \'14 Reels Plus\', with M. Tejaswini presenting. The movie is set to release on September 25th, coinciding with Dasara, and fans are eagerly waiting for the film.\r\nThe teaser has generated a lot of hype and excitement among fans, who are eagerly waiting for the movie. With the success of \'Akhanda\' and other movies like \'Simha\' and \'Legend\', fans are expecting \'Akhanda 2\' to be another blockbuster hit in Balayya and Boyapati combo. The teaser has set the bar high, and fans are confident that the movie will live up to their expectations.

Akhanda 2 Powerful Teaser Is Out

Akhanda 2 Thaandavam Teaser: A Mass Treat for Fans With Divine Touch

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Vishnu responds on Kannappa controversy over Brahmin depiction. Manchu Vishnu is coming to entertain with his film Kannappa. The film is directed by Mahabharat fame Mukesh Kumar Singh. Kannappa is releasing on 27 June 2025.
The makers are promoting the film and in the meantime, controversy triggered with the Brahmin community taking exception over the depiction of Brahmanandam and Saptagiri in the roles of Gilaka and Pilaka and also the mis representation of Kannappa's wife as a tribal girl.
Siripurapu Sridhar Sharma, State President of BCV (Brahmin Chaitanya Vedika) held a press conference and expressed strong opposition and demanded explanation from Manchu Vishnu and his dad Mohan Babu over the issue for disrespecting the Brahmin community and hurting their sentiments.
Manchu Vishnu said &ldquo;we have taken extraordinary care to ensure that nothing in the film offends religious sentiments.&rdquo; He said &ldquo;Every major scene was shot after seeking blessings from priests and performing proper rituals. We even consulted religious scholars and spiritual leaders during the scripting process.&rdquo;
He added &ldquo;The intention behind Kannappa is to spread devotion, not controversy. I humbly request everyone to wait until the film&rsquo;s release before judging it.&rdquo;

Vishnu on Brahmin Controversy

Vishnu responds on Kannappa controversy over Brahmin depiction

\r\nThammudu trailer to strike on this date. Nithiin who is the diehard fan of Power Star Pawan Kalyan always hopes to score hits at the box office by naming his films after Pawan Kalyan\'s yesteryear hits. He is now coming to entertain movie lovers with his film Thammudu.\r\nThe film is slated for a grand release on 4 July 2025. The film stars Sandalwood seductress Sapthami Gowda as the female lead and is helmed by Venu Sriram of Vakeel Saab fame. According to the latest, the makers came up with the update on the film\'s trailer.\r\nThe film\'s trailer will be released on 10 June 2025 at 5 PM. The film features Laya, Swasika, Varsha Bollamma, Saurabh Sachdeva in important roles.\r\nThe film\'s music is tuned by Ajaneesh Lokanath and it is bankrolled by Dil Raju and Shirish&nbsp; under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations. The film highlights the brother sister bonding in a touching manner.\r\n

Time locked for Thammudu trailer

Thammudu trailer to strike on this date

\r\nKuberaa third single arriving on this date. Star actor Dhanush is coming to entertain movie lovers with his film Kuberaa. The film directed by Sekhar Kammula is generating immense interest as both Dhanush and Sekhar Kammula won national awards for their previous works.\r\nThe film is slated for a grand release on 20 June 2025 and in the meantime the promotions are exciting all. According to the latest, the makers shared the details about the third single. The film\'s third single will be release on 10 June 2025 and it is titled Pippi Pippi Dum Dum Dum.\r\nThe new poster showed Rashmika Mandanna striking a dance pose. The music for the film is tuned by Rock Star Devi Sri Prasad and King Nagarjuna is playing a powerful special. Jim Sarbh, Dalip Tahil, and Sayaji Shinde are playing important roles in the film.\r\nSuniel Narang and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao are producing the film under Sri Venkateswara Cinemas LLP and Amigos C\r\n

Kuberaa third single on this date

Kuberaa third single arriving on this date

\r\nRana reacts to Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Vanga controversy. When Sandeep Vanga ousted Deepika Padukone from his film Spirit starring Spirit, it generated huge controversy with Bollywood claiming that Sandeep was merciless and demanded new mother Deepika to work for more than 10 hours per day. But Sandeep Vanga\'s version was different and he said that she was shunted as she demanded 10% share in profits and put many more conditions.\r\nIn the midst of all this, Rana speaking to a channel, spoke about Bollywood and South work culture. He said &ldquo;It depends on the project, the person, and the region. For example, in Maharashtra, it\'s a 12-hour shift, while in Telugu cinema typically has an 8-hour shift starting at 7 am. Everyone has a certain mentality, and the city also gives to certain things. You are seeing it as a generic statement - it is not. If you have to shoot on a set, it depends on how much prep you need. There are films taking place on a big spectacle where only two shoots take place in a day.\"\r\nHe added&nbsp; &ldquo;Nobody is forcing anybody. It&rsquo;s a job. You can\'t be forced to do a job. Everyone has their own opinion on what&rsquo;s important to them in their life. There are actors who only work four hours a day - that&rsquo;s their system of working. They end up doing more than what a guy in 8 hours does. It\'s different for everybody, and it\'s not a general discussion.\"\r\n

Rana on Bollywood workculture

Rana reacts to Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Vanga controversy

\r\nKriti Sanon wraps Tere Ishq Mein. Kriti Sanon with her cute looks and curvaceous figure is making waves with her performances and glamor treat on the screen. She stole the hearts of all in films like Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya,The Crew, and Do Patti is now getting ready to entertain movie lovers with her upcoming film Tere Ishq Mein.\r\nThe film is in the final leg of the shooting and it is progressing in Mumbai. According to the latest, it is coming out that Kriti wrapped her part for the film.\r\nAn insider shares \"Kriti is currently shooting the final leg of Tere Ishk Mein in Mumbai, and it&rsquo;s been an incredibly demanding journey. Kriti has truly poured herself into this film. This has been nothing short of a marathon for her&mdash;physically and emotionally. Those who&rsquo;ve been part of this journey know just how special this one is. Audiences are in for something they&rsquo;ve never seen from her before\"\r\nTere Ishq Mein stars Dhanush in the lead role and is helmed by Anand L Rai. Sushil Dahiya, Prabhu Deva are playing important roles in the film.\r\n