Chiranjeevi facing a daunting task. Mega Star Chiranjeevi enjoys immense craze but of late, he is slowing down much to the disappointment of mega fans and movie lovers. While his contemporaries Natasimha Balakrishna with Akhanda, Bhagavanth Kesari, Daaku Maharaj and Victory Venkatesh F3, Sankrantiki Vasthunnam are roaring at the box office, the silence from the makers of his upcoming projects Vishwambhara and others are leaving everyone dumbstruck.

Chiranjeevi scored a hit with Waltair Veerayya but it got washed out due to Bholaa Shankar and though Vishwambhara announcement excited all, the film's multiple delays robbed off all the excitement. Even mega fans are not having confidence as the VFX turned out to be substandard.

Now, all eyes are on his upcoming project with Anil Ravipudi. Anil Ravipudi is on high scoring hits like Bhagavanth Kesari and Sankrantiki Vasthunnam. He already generated interest on the project by roping in Lady Superstar Nayanthara and even making her promote the film for the first time in the announcement video.

The film also features Victory Venkatesh in a powerful cameo. Now all eyes are on how much collections the film will rake at the box office. This is because Anil Ravipudi with Venkatesh and making him romance two hot beauties Aishwarya Rajesh and Meenakshi Chaudhary in Sankrantiki Vasthunnam got more than Rs 300crs at the box office.

With Venkatesh coming singlehandedly during Sankranti in 2025 with Sankranthi Vasthunnam and powering his way with Rs 300crs at the box office, blasting all box office records, considering the craze for Mega Star Chiranjeevi, powerful performer Nayanthara and the special appearance of Victory Venkatesh, the film should collect more than double the amount at the box office.

The question is can Mega Star Chiranjeevi use his mega craze at the box office and create a sensation during Sankranti in 2026 with the tilm touted to be titled Sankranti Allullu? Chiranjeevi faces a daunting challenge and challenges are not new for Mega Star and he can challenge himself to leave all stunned and set a new trend.

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Mega Task infront of Chiru

Chiranjeevi facing a daunting task

\r\nRashmika on The Girlfriend delay.Rashmika Mandanna and Rahul Ravindran are starring in a film titled The Girlfriend. The teaser of the film was released long-time back but from then there was no buzz. Following this, movie lovers started asking Rashmika about the film.\r\nRahul Ravindran reacting to the fans, posted &ldquo;Guys...there will be updates soon. Praaamise. Please be a little patient (sic).\"\r\nRashmika Mandanna posted \"I know we&rsquo;ve been making you wait and your trend really is something else.. but trust me @23_rahulr is really working on it to give you the best output and it&rsquo;s one of the most special kind of films.. its a film where we speak about things we generally don&rsquo;t talk much about.. it&rsquo;s a pure characters driven film and that&rsquo;s the beauty of it.. we promise you we want to give you the best and it&rsquo;ll be worth you while. But because of today.. for all the love you&rsquo;ve shown us, we&rsquo;ll just speed up the process and deliver it to you soonest! (sic),\"\r\nThe Girlfriend stars Dheekshith Shetty, Rao Ramesh, Rohini and others with Hesham Abdul Wahab being the music director.\r\n

Rashmika Delivering Soon

Rashmika on The Girlfriend delay

Rasha Thadani seduces with Tip Tip Barsa.Movie lovers cannot forget Raveena Tandon's song Tip Tip Barsa from her film &lsquo;Mohra&rsquo; (1994). Her dance moves gave sleepless nights to movie lovers at that time and they are talked about even now.

Now, her daughter Rasha Thadani danced to her mom's iconic song and seduced one and all. Rasha lit up the stage in a stunning yellow saree-dress featuring a thigh-high slit. She wowed the audience with her impressive dance moves. She was also seen grooving to the track &lsquo;Ek Do Teen&rsquo; at the event.Rasha Thadani became a rage with the Uyi Amma song from Azaad, thanks to her terrific screen presence and perfect expressions.

Rasha Thadani made her debut on screen with Azad sharing screenpresence with Ajay Devgn's nephew Aman Devgn.Rasha Thadani recently replaced Sreeleela in&nbsp; Pati Patni Aur Woh sequel which stars Vicky Kaushal in the lead.

Another report came that Sreeleela replaced Rasha Thadani. However official confirmation about the same from the makers is awaited. Speaking to scribes Rasha revealed &ldquo;My mom, ever since I decided or ever since even before I started working on this film, because she somehow also knew that &lsquo;she (Rasha) likes this, she&rsquo;s gonna do this&rsquo;. She used to make me sit and watch Rekha ji&rsquo;s performances, Saroj ji&rsquo;s performances and even Sadhana ji&rsquo;s performances. So she would break it down for me and say &lsquo;okay see her expression here, this is a happy expression but see how she&rsquo;s done it, see her eyes, see her lips&rsquo;."

&ldquo;And she would really break it down and try and teach me the craft of it more than just watching it for the fun of it. So even that day we were watching this film where, Jhumka Gira Re, the original one with Sadhana ji. And I was watching it and I was like in awe."

Raveena daughter seduces

Rasha Thadani seduces with Tip Tip Barsa

\r\nWhy Rajamouli landed in unnecessary biopic controversy. With news of Aamir Khan and Rajamouli coming up with the biopic on Father of Indian Cinema, Dada Saheb Phalke, his grandson Chandrashekhar Srikrishna Pusalkar criticised Rajamouli for not informing him before announcing the biopic.\r\nIn the midst of all this, many are wondering why Rajamouli landed in unnecessary biopic controversy. Lagadapati Sridhar says &ldquo;I think Rajamouli and his team probably didn&rsquo;t know that discussions were already underway for a Dadasaheb Phalke biopic in Hindi cinema,&rdquo;\r\nHe continued &ldquo;News of NTR playing the role was trending for two days before the sudden announcement of a version starring Aamir Khan and directed by Rajkumar Hirani. Naturally, the NTR project might now be difficult &mdash;two major films on the same subject are rarely made simultaneously, and the Aamir-Hirani duo holds a strong edge in Bollywood.&rdquo;\r\nHe added &ldquo;Rajamouli is a globally respected name in cinema,&rdquo; and shared &ldquo;Criticizing him attracts attention, especially since others involved aren&rsquo;t as well-known. Biopics are sensitive territory in Indian cinema. Ideally, filmmakers should seek consent from the legal heirs of the subject. For instance, Nag Ashwin took formal approval from Savitri&rsquo;s daughter Vijhaya Chamundeswarii before making Mahanati, and Balakrishna followed a similar path for NTR&rsquo;s Kathanayakudu. Without such permissions, censor certification becomes difficult, especially when real names and direct references are involved.&rdquo;\r\nHe concluded &ldquo;The global film fraternity holds Rajamouli in high esteem. These accusations will pass. He&rsquo;s celebrated for transforming compelling scripts into grand visual spectacles and is one of the most revered filmmakers in Indian cinema. His creative journey is far from over.&rdquo;\r\n

Rajamouli landed in controversy

Why Rajamouli landed in unnecessary biopic controversy

\r\nThe recently released Kollywood film, Tourist Family, starring Sasi Kumar and Simran, is performing exceptionally well at the box office. Despite a modest opening, the film has garnered a unanimous positive response and strong word of mouth, surprising trade analysts. Tourist Family was released on the same day as Suriya\'s Retro, which grossed over 15 crores in Tamil Nadu on the opening day, compared to Tourist Family\'s 2 crores.\r\nHowever, the positive buzz around Tourist Family has helped it gain the upper hand over Retro. While Retro grossed around 50-51 crores in Tamil Nadu over two weeks, Tourist Family is expected to cross Retro\'s numbers by last weekend and potentially gross 20 crores more than Retro in its final run. This unexpected success is a testament to the film\'s engaging content and strong storytelling.\r\nThe success of Tourist Family highlights the importance of content in determining a film\'s fate. Despite being overshadowed by a bigger star-studded film like Retro, Tourist Family has managed to outperform expectations and attract audiences with its unique storyline and compelling performances. This victory for the team of Tourist Family serves as a reminder that well-crafted content can triumph over stardom and big budgets.\r\nThe film\'s success is likely to inspire other filmmakers to focus on creating engaging and meaningful content. With Tourist Family\'s unexpected success, the Kollywood film industry is witnessing a refreshing trend where content-driven films are gaining recognition and appreciation.\r\n

Tourist Family Crosses Retro

Tourist Family Surprising Success

\r\nSuperstar Rajinikanth at 74 continues to be an active and influential figure in the film industry. Despite his age, Rajinikanth still carries a great aura and stardom, surprising many. His current film, Coolie, is set to release on August 14, and his upcoming film, Jailer 2, is also generating significant buzz. These films are being projected as industry hits, showcasing Rajinikanth\'s enduring appeal.\r\nRajinikanth\'s stardom has led to multiple producers from Kollywood and Tollywood vying for his dates. With another leading actor, Vijay, planning to retire after his film Jana Nayagan, producers are looking to Rajinikanth to fill the void. As a result, Rajinikanth is in high demand, and producers are eager to work with him on big-budget projects.\r\nProducers feel that investing in a film with Rajinikanth is a safe bet, given his proven track record. With a budget of over 300 crores, producers believe that Rajinikanth is the only actor who can guarantee a return on investment. This reliance on Rajinikanth highlights his significance in the film industry and the impact of Vijay\'s retirement on the industry.\r\nThe pressure on Rajinikanth to take on new projects is mounting, and it will be interesting to see how he responds to the demands of producers. With his current and upcoming projects generating significant buzz, Rajinikanth\'s stardom shows no signs of waning.\r\n

Superstar On A Prowl 

Super Demand For Superstar Rajinikanth

Megastar Chiranjeevi and director Anil Ravipudi have joined forces for a new film, tentatively titled Mega 157. The film has already begun production, with Nayanthara cast as the female lead. The shoot is set to start next week, and sources confirm that Victory Venkatesh has come on board for a pivotal role. Venkatesh's character is expected to have a significant impact, despite being on screen for only 15-20 minutes.
The combination of Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, and Anil Ravipudi is expected to do wonders at the box office. Venkatesh's recent success with Sankranthiki Vasthunam, which grossed over 300 crores, has further fueled excitement around the project. With two veteran actors and a talented director, Mega 157 is shaping up to be a major hit.
Venkatesh is currently riding high on the success of his recent film and is set to work on new projects. He is planning to collaborate with director Trivikram for his next film, which is scheduled to start shooting in August or September this year. The film may be released during the summer season next year, generating significant buzz among fans.
The combination of Venkatesh and Trivikram is expected to result in a blockbuster film, given their previous successes. With Mega 157 and his upcoming film with Trivikram, Venkatesh has a lot to look forward to in the coming months.

Venky Joins Mega 157

Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh Team Up in Mega 157

Suriya-Venky Atluri project launched . Kollywood star Suriya is renowned for his versatile and impactful performances. For long Telugu movie lovers have been demanding him to do a straight Telugu film and even Suriya promised to do it.

But things did not materialise but much to the delight of all, during his film Retro promotions, he announced that he is doing a Telugu-Tamil bilingual under Venky Atluri's direction and the film would be shot mostly in Hyderabad.

According to the latest, Suriya-Venky Atluri's project was launched officially with a traditional pooja ceremony today. The project was launched in the presence of cast and crew at Ramanaidu Studios, Hyderabad. Suryadevara Naga Vamsi is bankrolling the project under the Sitara Entertainments banner along with Fortune Four Cinemas. Mamitha Baiju of Premalu fame is the female lead while GV.Prakash Kumar is the music director for the film.&nbsp;

The film's regular shoot will kick-start soon and more details about the cast and crew will be revealed by the makers in the coming days.

Suriya next project launched officially

Suriya-Venky Atluri project launched

\r\nNani\'s HIT 3 was released in theaters on May 1st and emerged as a box office success, despite not meeting expectations after the first weekend. The film collected over 100 Cr gross and 50 Cr share in Telugu, making it a profitable venture for the makers. However, it disappointed in other languages, failing to bring in decent numbers. The film\'s success in Telugu can be attributed to Nani\'s strong fan base and the film\'s engaging storyline.\r\nThe film\'s box office performance saw a drop in collections after the first weekend, primarily due to family audiences not turning up to theaters at the expected level. Despite this, the makers are optimistic about the film\'s overall performance. With its success in theaters, fans are now eagerly waiting for its OTT release.\r\nNani\'s HIT 3 will be available for streaming on Netflix from June 5th in all languages. Fans can expect to enjoy the film\'s gripping storyline and Nani\'s powerful performance from the comfort of their homes. The OTT release has generated significant interest among fans, and it will be interesting to see how the film is received by OTT audiences.\r\nThe film\'s OTT streaming will likely attract a new set of viewers, and its success on the platform will depend on various factors, including word-of-mouth and reviews. With its engaging storyline and strong performances, HIT 3 has the potential to perform well on OTT, making it a must-watch for fans of Nani and Telugu cinema.\r\n

HIT 3 OTT Release Date

HIT 3 To Stream On OTT From This Date

\r\nParesh Rawal on why he opted out of Hera Pheri 3.Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are coming together with Hera Pheri 3, the third in the successful franchise.\r\nIn a surprising development, Paresh Rawal opted out of the project and this triggered rumours of creative differences. Paresh speaking to scribes shared \"I wish to put it on record that my decision to step away from \'Hera Pheri 3\' was not due to creative differences.\"\r\nHe went on \"I reiterate that there is no creative disagreement with the filmmaker. I hold immense love, respect, and faith in Mr. Priyadarshan, the film director,\"\r\nParesh Rawal played the role of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in Hera Pheri (2000), Hera Pheri 2(2006). The film starred Akshay Kumar and Suneil Shetty in the lead roles. Priyadarshan helmed the first one and Neeraj Vora did the second.\r\n

Hera Pheri 3 - Paresh Rawal out

Paresh Rawal on why he opted out of Hera Pheri 3

\r\nNaveen Chandra Karaali launched. Naveen Chandra is going on a signing spree. He recently entertained with his films like Blindspot and Eleven and now he linedup his next. His new film is titled Karaali and is launched in style.\r\nRakesh Potta is directing the film which stars Raashi Singh, and Kajal Choudhary as the female leads. Star producer Sahu Garapati handed over the script to the makers and also turned on the clap board for the muhurat shot.\r\nGorantla Ravikumar, head of Sriharshini Educational Institutions, and Tumati Narasimha Reddy, Managing Director of Yaspire Spaces turned on the camera. Mandalapu Shivakrishna is producing the film while Mandalapu Pravallika is presenting the film under Vikrant Film Creations banner.\r\nNaveen Chandra said &ldquo;When new people come with fresh ideas, it takes courageous producers like Shiva garu to step forward and make films. Just as the title &lsquo;Karaali&rsquo; is unique and different, the movie will be equally fresh. It&rsquo;s a different action drama that I haven&rsquo;t done before. Kajal Choudhary&rsquo;s recent film &lsquo;Anaganaga&rsquo; is impressing everyone. We have a great team for our movie. The audience and media have always encouraged me, and we&rsquo;re crafting this film for everyone to enjoy.&rdquo;\r\nDirector Rakesh Potta revealed &ldquo;Working with Naveen sir is a joy. I thank him for trusting me and giving me this opportunity. I also thank Shiva garu for agreeing to produce the film after liking my script. We&rsquo;re very confident that this movie will be a big hit.&rdquo;\r\nKajal Choudhary shared &ldquo;This project is going to be amazing. I loved the script. There&rsquo;s no need to explain how Naveen Chandra garu&rsquo;s films and the stories he chooses are. We&rsquo;re coming before you again with a great story through this movie. I thank Shiva garu and Rakesh garu for giving me this opportunity.&rdquo;\r\nMandalapu Shiva krishna said: &ldquo;I&rsquo;m a retired central government employee. I took VRS and came into films with a passion, investing the money I saved. I started production driven by that passion. During that time, Rakesh Potta narrated the story, and I really liked it. We won&rsquo;t compromise on quality and will bring a new action movie to the audience. Even though this is my first film, I thank Naveen Chandra garu for trusting me and coming on board.&rdquo;\r\n

Naveen Chandra lines up his next

Naveen Chandra Karaali launched

\r\nRam Gopal Varma reviews Mission Impossible: Final Recokning. Tom Cruise\'s Mission Impossible: Final Recokning which hit the screens last week is getting rave reviews from all quarters.\r\nIn the midst of all this, maverick director Ram Gopal Varma came up with his own review and compared Hollywood makers with that of Indian makers.\r\nHere is what he posted on social media.\r\nJust saw&nbsp; #MissionImpossibleTheFinalReckoning and it&rsquo;s MindFuckkaBlowing ! The BEST of the FRANCHISE\r\nThe difference between them and us is they assume the audience to be intelligent and push their intelligence further up, by making films like #MissionImpossibleTheFinalReckoning\r\nOn the contrary we assume the audience to be dumb and we push their dumbness further down in the hope of even reaching the dumbest of the audience by making films like ____________\r\nMission&nbsp; Impossible-Final Recokning starred Hannah Waddingham, Nick Offerman, Katy O&rsquo;Brian, and Tramell Tillman in important roles and is helmed by Christopher McQuarrie\r\n