<div>\r\nMalayalam actor Unni Mukundan, known for his recent successes in films like \'Marco\' and \'Garudan\', has announced that he will be making his directorial debut with a superhero film. In a lengthy post on Instagram, Unni shared the exciting news with his fans. The film will be produced by Sree Gokulam Movies\' Gokulam Gopalan, with co-producers V C Praveen and Baiju Gopalan, and Krishnettan as the executive producer.\r\nThe script for the superhero film will be written by Maverick Midhun Manuel Thomas. Unni Mukundan revealed that pre-production work for the film is currently underway, and shooting will begin next year. After completing his commitments in Telugu, Unni will start working on this Malayalam film, which will be released in all prominent Indian languages. The actor expressed his excitement and gratitude, sharing his childhood dreams of storytelling and heroism that inspired him to take on this project. With his passion and dedication, Unni Mukundan\'s directorial debut is expected to be a thrilling superhero film.\r\nUnni\'s announcement has generated significant buzz among fans and followers, who are eagerly awaiting the release of the film. The combination of Unni\'s acting and directorial skills, along with the talented production team, promises to bring an engaging story to the big screen.\r\nThe film\'s production team, including Sree Gokulam Movies and the co-producers, is well-equipped to handle the superhero genre. With pre-production work already underway, the film is shaping up to be an exciting project that will captivate audiences across India.\r\n</div>

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Anushka Hero Directorial Debut 

Marco Hero Unni Mukundan Turns Director

\r\nThe Tollywood film industry is abuzz with the possibility of a repeat of the 2020 Sankranthi clash, where two big star films, Sarileru Neekevvaru and Ala Vaikuntha Purramulo, were released and emerged as big blockbusters. Recent reports suggest that a similar showdown might happen in 2026, with Trivikram\'s film with Venkatesh and Anil Ravipudi\'s film with Chiranjeevi set to clash during the Sankranthi season. Both films are expected to draw massive audiences and bring in big profits for buyers.\r\nThe 2020 Sankranthi release of Sarileru Neekevvaru and Ala Vaikuntha Purramulo proved that the Tollywood film industry can accommodate two biggies during the festive season. Both films were box office winners, with Ala Vaikuntha Purramulo taking the edge in terms of competition. The anticipation for the 2026 Sankranthi showdown is building up, with fans eagerly waiting to see which film will emerge as the winner. The competition between Trivikram\'s and Anil Ravipudi\'s films is expected to bring in massive audiences and boost the box office collections.\r\nThe Chiranjeevi-Anil Ravipudi film has already been announced for the 2026 Sankranthi release and is set to start filming this month. Meanwhile, Trivikram\'s film with Venkatesh is expected to start shooting in June, with a target release during the 2026 Sankranthi season. The buyers are eagerly waiting for this competition, as it is expected to bring in huge profits and boost the Tollywood film industry.\r\nThe Trivikram vs Anil Ravipudi blockbuster clash is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated showdowns in Tollywood history. With two biggies going head-to-head during the Sankranthi season, the box office collections are expected to skyrocket, and the films are likely to emerge as big blockbusters.\r\n

Blockbuster Directors Locking Horns

Trivikram vs Anil Ravipudi Blockbuster Clash

Kollywood's latest small-budget film, Tourist Family, has been making waves at the box office despite competing with big-budget films like Suriya's Retro. The film has received strong word-of-mouth and reviews, resulting in a significant jump in collections with each passing day. Tourist Family has collected a massive 18.7 Cr gross worldwide in its first weekend, with 12.2 Cr from Tamil Nadu, 2 Cr from the rest of India, and 4.5 Cr from overseas.
The film's success has led to a high demand for the Tourist Family Telugu dub version, with many Telugu fans taking to social media to request the team to release the film in Telugu. With no big releases in Telugu for the next three weeks, the trade expects the film to do well in the Telugu market. The film's comedy-drama genre and exploration of the economic crisis in post-pandemic Sri Lanka have resonated with audiences, making it a must-watch.
Tourist Family is directed by debutant Abishan Jeevinth and features a talented cast, including Sasikumar, Simran, Mithun Jai Sankar, and Kamalesh. The film's storyline follows the Dharmadas family as they escape Sri Lanka for a brighter future in India.
The film's success is a testament to the power of good storytelling and strong word-of-mouth. With its positive reviews and growing demand for the Telugu dub, Tourist Family is expected to have a long and successful run at the box office.

Tamil Film Dubbing Rights In Demand

Tourist Family Is Hot Cake In Telugu Trade

Chiranjeevi is currently busy with his socio fantasy entertainer Vishwambhara. The film directed by Mallidi Vasishta is progressing at a brisk pace.\r\nNow all eyes are on his next project referred to as Mega 157. The film is directed by Anil Ravipudi and already expectations are high ever since the maers announced the project in the video.\r\nIn the meantime, exciting reports are coming that the project is all set to go to sets from 22 May 2025. Reports are coming that the makers roped in Nayanthara as the female lead.\r\nAnil Ravipudi revealed that Chiranjeevi will be seen in the role of Vara Prasad in the film. Rumours are spreading that the film would feature young hero Karthikeya as the antagonist. Plans are on to release the film during Sankranti 2026. Sahu Garapati under the Shine Screens banner is producing the film for which music is tuned by Bheems.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Mega 157 all set to roll

Chiranjeevi-Anil Ravipudi project to roll from this date

Suriya is known for his versatile and impactful performances and his brother Karthi is making a name for himself creating a niche.\r\nSuriya speaking at the event, compared himself with his brother Karthi. He said&nbsp; &ldquo;I am not a great actor, Karthik. Some people will call me an overacting actor&hellip;so many people will have that opinion. But, I stick to what I learnt from Bala sir. I&rsquo;m trying my best, not every time it happens. I try my genuine best. Now, take a film like Meiyazhagan. I can&rsquo;t be Karthi, I can&rsquo;t be Meiyazhagan.&rdquo;\r\nSuriya starred in Nandhaa under the direction of Bala. Karthi and Arvind Swami starred in Meiyazhagan which is produced by Suriya and his wife Jyothika. He recently entertained movie lover with Retro and has his next linedup with directors RJ.Balaji and Venky Atluri.&nbsp;

Suriya says he is not a great actor

Suriya compares himself with his brother Karthi

Late Irffan Khan\'s son Babil Khan surprised all with his videos on social media. It is known that Babil Khan is starring in the remake of Telugu hit Baby which is helmed by Sai Rajesh.\r\nIn the explosive videos he made allegations on Bollywood actors and later deleted them following a huge controversy and came up with a message \"extremely misinterpreted\", and claimed that he wasn\'t criticising them but instead praising them.\r\nReacting to this, Sai Rajesh posted \"To Babil Khan\'s team. Do you really think we&rsquo;re that naive to just walk away silently? What kind of attitude are we being subjected to? It feels like only those whose names were mentioned in his video deserve respect &mdash; and the rest of us are just fools for standing by him all this while?&rdquo;\r\nHe also added&nbsp; &ldquo;If you&rsquo;re making them feel valued just because he gave them a shoutout, and ignoring the rest of us &mdash; then yes, we do deserve an apology for how things have been handled. I genuinely wanted to stand by him even until an hour ago. But if you\'re taking us for granted, that stops here. These sympathy games won\'t work on us anymore. A sincere apology is the least you owe us. Say it, and let\'s move on.\"\r\nBabil Khan replied back saying &ldquo;You really broke my heart. After everything I&rsquo;ve given to you. @satish_naidu1982 2 years of my life, complete physical atrocity to my body just so I can do justice to his character, I gave him my soul, rejected everything that came in my way for 2 years, anything and everything he needed, for 500 days of my life.\"\r\nHe continued \"Not to mention, the pain and the suffering I put in my soul, lived in filth just to make sure sir @sairazesh is happy with the character. It\'s okay now. I\'ll let my work speak. Goodbye. Man, I had bugs in my beard because he needed that in the character. I gave him my laughter while I held back my tears. I slit my f****** wrist for him,&rdquo;\r\nNow all the posts are deleted much to the surprise of all.

T-wood Director fires on B-wood star kid

Sai Rajesh takes on Babil Khan

M4M Movie Heroine Jo Sharma has received a prestigious invitation to attend the WAVES Summit 2025, where she will represent as USA Delegate. Known for her lead role as Heroine in the upcoming suspense thriller Motive For Murder (M4M Movie), Jo Sharma continues to make waves in the international film circuit.\r\nThe WAVES Summit, a renowned global gathering that celebrates art, culture, and cinema, will feature celebrated stars from Bollywood, Tollywood, Kollywood, and Mollywood. Jo Sharma&rsquo;s participation at the summit underscores her rising status in the film industry and presents her with exciting opportunities to engage with top talents and explore potential collaborations.\r\nThe film Motive For Murder (M4M), directed and produced by Mohan Vadlapatla under Mohan Media Creations in collaboration with Jo Sharma Mcwin Group USA, stars Sambeet Acharya, Odia Star as Hero alongside Jo Sharma USA as Heroine. The film promises a gripping murder mystery suspense thriller narrative that is set to captivate audiences worldwide.\r\nJo Sharma&rsquo;s growing influence and her invitation to WAVES 2025 reflect the expanding footprint of Indian-American talent in the global entertainment arena.

M4M Heroine Jo Sharma In WAVES Summit

M4M Heroine Jo Sharma Invited to WAVES Summit 2025 as USA Delegate

Therachaapa, an upcoming Telugu film, The Teaser launch was graced by actor Karthik Rathnam and renowned comedian &lsquo;30 Years&rsquo; Prudhvi Raj. The film is produced by Kailash Durgam under the Ananya Creations banner and directed by Joel George, who also penned the story and screenplay.\r\nAt the event, Director Nagi&nbsp; shared his thoughts - &ldquo;I may not know the entire team personally, but I could see their effort and passion in the teaser. The film seems to have strong content, and I&rsquo;m confident it will be a hit.&rdquo;\r\nActor &lsquo;30 Years&rsquo; Prudhvi Raj Said - &ldquo;Therachaapa is a wonderful film. Naveen worked extremely hard for it. He even neglected his health and ended up hospitalized. That shows his dedication. His efforts are not ordinary. When I see Naveen, I&rsquo;m reminded of Tamil actor Vikram, who is known for his commitment to roles. I believe Naveen will become a Vikram-like actor in Tollywood. I sincerely wish he receives the recognition he deserves.&rdquo;\r\nDirector Joel George said - &ldquo;We made this as a good mass entertainer, with some Tamil cultural influence. You&rsquo;ll notice some references to that in the movie. The cast and technicians worked very hard, and the output is fantastic. I&rsquo;m confident audiences will love it.&rdquo;\r\nProducer Kailash Durgam Said - &ldquo;Firstly, I thank the media and everyone for supporting us. This is my first time in the film industry, and I have great confidence in this movie. I believe we will achieve a hit with Therachaapa.&rdquo;\r\nLead actor Naveen Raj Shankarapuu remarked - &ldquo;Before talking about the movie, I want to mention the Kashmir terror attack. I&rsquo;m deeply disturbed and angry about it. I hope our officials deliver a strong response that Pakistan-based terrorists will never forget. As for the film, the producer invested 3 crore rupees in me based on trust. I assure you, the movie will be a big hit with excellent output. I believe audiences will definitely like it.&rdquo;\r\nActor Karthik Rathnam Said - &ldquo;The teaser of Therachaapa is very impressive. I had another commitment, but I still came here for Naveen. I&rsquo;ll always support him. The director&rsquo;s making style, the background score, and the music are all outstanding. I wish the entire team the very best.&rdquo;

Therachaapa Teaser Launched

Therachaapa Teaser Launched by Actor Karthik Rathnam and Prudhvi Raj

Rakul Preet Singh speaking to scribes spoke about the current condition in Bollywood. She said&nbsp; &ldquo;It is an uncertain time and even the number of films being made have reduced. But you have to keep working.&rdquo;\r\nRakul spoke about the process and mindset and added &ldquo;You need to have faith in yourself. You\'ve to remind yourself about why you are doing this and I always do that. Today we\'re talking about a scenario that there are lesser films and lesser work, but there was also a time, 12-13 years back when I started auditioning or standing in Aram Nagar queues, where there was no work. But I had the belief that I will crack it. So today, I need to reiterate that in my head that even if times are tough, you will sail through and do it well.&rdquo;\r\nTalking about herself, Rakul added \"I\'m not saying that I\'m the most talented or the prettiest, but I know I\'m the most hard-working. I know that if your intention towards your work is right, the universe will make it happen for you. I believe in that, and I just leave it to the universe.&rdquo;\r\nSharing about her confident levels, she revealed &ldquo;When you\'ve started from ground zero, you have nothing. You don\'t have anyone to tell you don\'t do this, how to dress up or what you should do. The only thing you walk into a room with is self-belief and that belief is going to continue. That is why I don\'t succumb to these situations. Sometimes you may feel like things are not happening and it\'s normal to feel. But then the next day you just rise up and say, what more can I do? I\'ve got that attitude of a fauji, &lsquo;uthega jawan, ladega jawan&rsquo;.\r\nShe concluded &ldquo;This is a temporary phase, things are starting to get better, and by next year, we\'ll all be in a much better place. I\'m very positive that the industry is going to bounce back, look at the number of hits we\'ve already had. It means people are going to theatres.&rdquo;\r\n<div></div>

Rakul on current Bollywood condition

Rakul confident of Bollywood bounce back

\r\nSritej, the young boy injured in the stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the promotions of Pushpa 2, has been discharged from the hospital and shifted to a rehabilitation center. Producer Allu Aravind and Bunny Vas visited Sritej at the rehab center to assess his recovery and spoke with the doctors about his health condition. The producers have been in constant touch with Sritej\'s family, ensuring his well-being throughout the treatment process.\r\nAllu Arjun, the star of Pushpa 2, has been actively involved in Sritej\'s treatment and recovery. He has been sending Allu Aravind and Bunny Vas for regular follow-ups and has assured that he will continue to stand by Sritej and his family. The actor, along with director Sukumar and producers Naveen Yerneni and Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar, has extended financial support to Sritej\'s family, covering all hospital expenses. Allu Arjun\'s commitment to Sritej\'s well-being is evident in his promise to support the boy not just during his recovery but also in the future if needed.\r\nThe incident at Sandhya Theatre was a shocking event, but the response from Allu Arjun and the Pushpa 2 team has been heartwarming. Sritej\'s road to recovery is being closely monitored, and with the support of Allu Arjun and the film\'s team, his family can focus on his health and well-being.\r\nAllu Arjun\'s actions demonstrate his compassion and commitment to his fans, going beyond his role as an actor. His involvement in Sritej\'s treatment and recovery has brought relief to the family, and his promise of future support has given them hope and reassurance.\r\n

Allu Arvind Visited Sritej 

Allu Arvind Visited Sandhya Theatre Stampede Victim Sritej

\r\nThe makers of director Mathimaran Pugazhendi\'s upcoming film \'Mandaadi\', featuring actor Soori in the lead, have released the first look poster of actor Suhas in the film. The poster was shared on the production house\'s X timeline, revealing Suhas\'s character in the Telugu version of the film. The poster features a thrilling scene, hinting at the film\'s sea thriller genre.\r\nThe film boasts a star-studded cast, including Soori, Suhas, Mahima Nambiar, Sathyaraj, Sachana, and Achuyuth Kumar. The technical unit is equally impressive, with G V Prakash Kumar scoring the music, S R Kathir handling the camera, and Peter Hein choreographing the stunts. Vetrimaran will be the creative producer for the film, which is being produced by Elred Kumar of R S Infotainment. With its promising cast and crew, \'Mandaadi\' is shaping up to be an exciting sea thriller.\r\nThe film\'s title poster had previously been shared by Soori, featuring a ship on fire in the sea. The actor had hinted at the film\'s storyline, saying that the sea carries secrets and the fire will tell stories. With its intriguing plot and impressive cast and crew, \'Mandaadi\' is generating significant buzz.\r\n\'Mandaadi\' promises to be an action-packed sea thriller with its talented cast, technical prowess, and gripping storyline. The film\'s release is eagerly awaited by fans of the genre, and its success will depend on how well it resonates with audiences.\r\n

First Look Of Suhas In Mandaadi

Suhas Mandaadi Telugu First Look Unveiled

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui calls Bollywood Chor.&nbsp; Nawazuddin Siddiqui is currently promoting his upcoming film Castro. At an event, he came up with shocking statements on Bollywood.

He said "In our industry, the same thing is repeated for five years straight &mdash; then, when people get bored, they finally let it go. Actually insecurity bohut badh gayi hai. Unko lagta hai ek formula chal raha hai toh usse chala lo, ghiso isko. Aur usse bhi pathetic yeh hogaya ki yeh 2, 3, 4 (sequels) hone lag gaya. Kahin na kahin jaise bankruptcy hoti hai, vaise yeh creativeruptcy hogaya. Kangaliyat hai bohut zayada. Shuru se humari industry chor rahi hai. Humne gaane chori kiye, story chori ki (Actually, insecurity has increased a lot. They feel that if a formula is working, they should keep milking it, overdo it. And what&rsquo;s even more pathetic is that now there are 2, 3, 4 (sequels) being made. It's creative bankruptcy, just like financial bankruptcy. There's a lot of creative poverty. From the beginning, our industry has been stealing. We&rsquo;ve stolen songs, we&rsquo;ve stolen stories)."

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He went on to add&nbsp; "Ab jo chor hote hain, voh kahan se creative ho sakte hain. Humne south se churaya, kabhi yahan se churaya, kabhi wahan se churaya. Even some cult-films which became hits, unke scenes bhi chori kare hue hain. Isko itna normalise kardiya gaya ki chori hai toh kya hua? (Now, how can thieves be creative? We've stolen from the South, sometimes from here, sometimes from there. Even some cult films that became hits have scenes that were copied. This has been so normalised that it's like &mdash; so what if it&rsquo;s stolen?). Earlier, they used to hand over a video and say, &lsquo;This is the film we want to make.&rsquo; They&rsquo;d watch that and just replicate it here. What can you expect from an industry like this? What kind of actors will come in? They'll be of the same kind. And then actors and directors start quitting &mdash; like Anurag Kashyap, who was bringing in good work."