The long-awaited film Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 &ndash; Sword vs Spirit, starring Pawan Kalyan, has been plagued by delays, testing the patience of fans. Despite reports suggesting that Pawan Kalyan has allotted time to complete the remaining portions of the film, including dubbing, giving hope for a possible May-end release, a recent twist has emerged.&nbsp;\r\nThe final outdoor schedule completed in Mumbai was not for Part 1 but for Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 2, confirmed by the film\'s costume designers through Instagram updates. Fans left wondering about part 1\'s progress. While the sequel appears to be moving full steam ahead, fans are still left wondering when Part One will finally hit the big screens.&nbsp;\r\nFans are urging the makers to prioritize the completion and release of Part 1, and all eyes are now on the production house for an official announcement that could end the wait this summer. The historical action epic, produced by Mega Surya Productions, boasts a star-studded cast including Nidhhi Agerwal, Bobby Deol, Nargis Fakhri, and Nora Fatehi, with a rousing score by Oscar-winner M.M. Keeravani.&nbsp;\r\nThe film\'s delayed release has sparked ongoing speculation and disappointment among fans. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Part 1\'s release date, the production team seems to be focused on completing the sequel. The costume designers\' Instagram updates have added to the confusion, leaving fans eager for an official announcement from the production house.

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Confusion Prevails Over HHVM

Hari Hara Veera Mallu Part 1 Release Date Still Uncertain, But Part 2 Shoot In Progress

The popular web series Farzi, directed by Raj Nidhimoru and Krishna DK, is gearing up for its next chapter. After becoming one of the most-watched Hindi web series on Amazon Prime Video in 2023, fans are eagerly waiting for the sequel. According to reports, filming for Farzi Season 2 is expected to start in late 2025, with the duo currently busy with their next series, Rakht Brahmand, starring Samantha. Once they wrap up Rakht Brahman, they will proceed to the pre-production of Farzi 2.\r\nThe Farzi sequel is expected to feature a face-off between Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi, and Kay Kay Menon, with the story picking up where the first season left off. The first season ended on a cliffhanger, with Sunny (Shahid Kapoor) being chased by Michael (Vijay Sethupathi) and starting a war with crime lord Mansoor (Kay Kay Menon). Farzi Season 2 is expected to arrive on Prime Video at the end of 2026. Meanwhile, The Family Man 3, another series from the same directors and writers, is set to release in 2025.\r\nThe ensemble cast of Farzi features talented actors like Raashii Khanna, Bhuvan Arora, Zakir Hussain, Amol Palekar, Kubbra Sait, and Regina Cassandra. With the anticipation building up, fans are eagerly waiting for the sequel to arrive. Raj and DK\'s previous works, including The Family Man and Guns &amp; Gulaabs, have received critical acclaim, and Farzi Season 2 is expected to be no different.\r\nThe makers have already conducted a meeting with Shahid Kapoor, and the pre-production work for Farzi 2 is expected to begin soon. With the success of the first season, the expectations for the sequel are high, and fans are looking forward to another thrilling ride with Sunny and the rest of the characters.\r\n<div></div>

Buckle Up For Farzi Season 2

Farzi Season 2 Expected to Start Filming in Late 2025

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj has announced that he will be taking a break from all social media platforms until the promotions of his upcoming film \'Coolie\' begin. The film, starring Rajinikanth in the lead, is set to hit screens worldwide on August 14 this year. Kanakaraj took to his X timeline to share the news, stating that he will be taking a small break from social media until the promotions start. The reason behind this decision is not clear, but the excitement for the film continues to build.\r\n\'Coolie\' is an action thriller that boasts an ensemble cast, including Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj. The film is expected to be a major boxoffice earner, given the star-studded cast. \'Coolie\' will revolve around gold smuggling and promises to be an action-packed thrill ride.\r\nThe film features music by Anirudh Ravichander and cinematography by Girish Gangadharan. The editing is being handled by Philomin Raj, and the film is being produced by Kalanithi Maran\'s Sun Pictures. With a talented team behind the film, \'Coolie\' is expected to be a major blockbuster. The film\'s release date is set for August 14.\r\n\'Coolie\' is Rajinikanth\'s 171st film, and it promises to be a standalone movie, not part of Lokesh Kanakaraj\'s Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). The film\'s cast also includes Shruti Haasan, Rebe Monica John, and Junior MGR in pivotal roles, with Aamir Khan reportedly making a cameo appearance. With the buzz building around \'Coolie\', fans are excited to see the film on the big screen.\r\n<div></div>

Lokesh On Social Media Detox

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj Takes Break from Social Media

Vijay Deverakonda has created a stir in Hyderabad by launching the first offline store of his clothing brand 'RWDY' at Broadway. The store launch was surrounded by infectious energy, with fans gathering to catch a glimpse of the actor. Vijay Deverakonda was present at the launch event, where he even joined the dance floor and played the role of bartender. His brother Anand Deverakonda accompanied him at the event.
The RWDY clothing brand has been available in the market for some time, but the new store marks a significant expansion for the brand. Vijay Deverakonda's fans were ecstatic to see their hero at the launch event. Meanwhile, Vijay's film career has seen a slump in recent times, with none of his recent films achieving huge success. However, fans are hoping that he will make a comeback with his upcoming film Kingdom, set to release on May 30.
Vijay Deverakonda's passion for fashion and entrepreneurship is evident in his clothing brand, and the launch of the offline store is a significant milestone for RWDY. The actor's dedication to his fans is also apparent, as he took the time to interact with them and celebrate the store's launch. With Kingdom on the horizon, fans are eagerly waiting to see if Vijay Deverakonda can bounce back at the box office.
The Kingdom film is expected to be a major comeback vehicle for Vijay Deverakonda, and fans are eagerly anticipating its release. With his clothing brand RWDY also gaining traction, Vijay Deverakonda's future endeavors look promising. The actor's ability to balance his film career and entrepreneurial ventures will be crucial to his continued success.

VD Launches Offline Store Of RWDY

Vijay Deverakonda Launches Offline Store for RWDY Clothing Brand

There has been a longstanding discussion on the films and reviews and the performance of the films vis a vis the reviews and their impact at the box office. Whenever the filmmakers, filmstars and producers see positive reviews they are fine with them and even use those reviews to promote their films and claim that their films turned out to be blockbusters getting unanimous talk.
However, when they get negative reviews, they go hammer and tongs on the reviews and reviewers and call for the ban on reviews for the first one week or so. This is something like political parties claiming victory in the elections and heaping praises on EVMs and Election Commission when they win and blame them and call them corrupt or tampered when they bite the dust.
However it is really silly and funny that few in the film industry are trying to put curbs on reviews without realising the fact that collections will not increase if the content is not strong. They are turning a blind eye even though they know very well that one cannot stop a good film with a bad review and vice versa.
The concept of reviews didnot originate recently and it has been exisiting since many decades and now with the advent of social media, websties, youtube channels and others increased. One can prevent reviews from appearing in the print and electronic media and also request few websites and youtube channels not to come up with the reviews. However, one cannot stop people from commenting on their whatsapp groups about the films. There is no law which says that reviews are unlawful and illegal. .
The question is who will be held responsible if one complains about the quality of the restaurant etc. So when a person pays for the ticket and watch the film, he has every right to express his opinion freely and without any fear. Many people didnot like Pushpa, Baahubali, Animal, Arjun Reddy and others. But the films turned out tobe blockbusters.
But some loved Robinhood, Liger and others but they disappeared without a trace. So even paid&nbsp; positive reviews and favourable promotions will not help if the content is not good.&nbsp;

Will Reviews determine Success

Will Reviews change the fate of films

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has revealed his ambitious plan to produce a multi-film adaptation of the Indian epic, Mahabharat. Aamir confirmed the project and his role as a producer, calling it one of his \"biggest ambitions.\" He hopes to begin work on it this year, although the long writing process could take years. The project is expected to follow the Oscar-winning Lord of the Rings trilogy in scale and style, with multiple films planned to do justice to the epic narrative.\r\nAamir\'s take on Mahabharat will be a grand production, with a focus on thoughtful and appropriate casting. He said, \"We\'ll see who we should cast based on who\'s appropriate for which part.\" The superstar also hinted at the possibility of involving several directors, given the scale and complexity of the narrative. \"It\'s too early to say, but we may need multiple directors,\" he said. Aamir Khan\'s commitment to the Mahabharat project has been evident for years, and he has reportedly been working on it since 2018.\r\nThe project is rumored to have a budget of â‚¹1,000 crore, and Aamir has compared the process of making a film on Mahabharat to performing a yagya. \"When you\'re making Mahabharat, you\'re not just making a film. You\'re performing a yagya,\" he said. Aamir\'s passion for the project is evident, and fans are eagerly waiting to see how this epic narrative will be brought to life on the big screen.\r\nMeanwhile, Aamir will next be seen in Sitaare Zameen Par, which is expected to release on June 20. The Mahabharat project is a long-term vision for him, and he is willing to invest time and effort to ensure that it meets his creative expectations. With its grand scale and complex narrative, the Mahabharat adaptation promises to be a cinematic experience like no other.

Aamir Reveals His Mahabharat Plans

Aamir Khan Ambitious Mahabharat Project Will Be A Multiple Part Series

Jana Nayagan theatrical rights fetch whopping amount. Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming project Jana Nayagan is generating immense craze among movie lovers. With Vijay all set to stop starring in films after entering politics, Jana Nayagan is touted to be his last project and so, everyone is waiting eagerly for the film.

The film directed by H.Vinoth is progressing at a brisk pace. According to the latest, there is intense competition among buyers to acquire the rights for the film. Inside talk is Amazon Prime has acquired the Jana Nayagan digital streaming rights for whopping Rs 120crs and the audio rights have been bagged by the popular music label T-Series.

Sun Network's Sun Pictures has acquired the film's satellite rights for whopping Rs 55crs and the film's Tamil Nadu theatrical rights have been acquired by Rahul's Romeo Pictures for Rs 90crs.

Pooja Hegde is the female lead while Bobby Deol is playing a powerful role. The film also stars&nbsp; Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, Priyamani, Mamitha Baiju, Monisha Blessy and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in key roles.

Immense craze for Jana Nayagan

Jana Nayagan theatrical rights fetch whopping amount

\r\nSatyadev\'s new film gets an interesting title. Satyadev proved his mettle doing selective films and take everyone by surprise. He was last seen in Zebra. The film turned out to be the highest budget film in his career.\r\nNow, he is coming with another film which is made with even more bigger budget. The film is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Venkatesh Maha. Now reports are coming that the makers are planning to name the film as Rao Bahadur.\r\nThe film has a pre Independence era backdrop and highlights the British era. Venkatesh Maha earlier came up with films like C/O Kancharapalem and Umamaheswara Ugrarupasya.\r\nInside talk is the film has intense commercial elements. Now speculation is on as to how Satyadev\'s role will be in the film. The makers are planning to reveal more details about the project in the coming days.\r\n

Talented actor turning Rao Bahadur

Satyadev new film gets interesting title

Sampoornesh Babu and Sanjosh are playing the lead roles in the film Sodara. Based on the bond between brothers, Sodara is directed by Man Mohan Menam Palli. The film is produced by Chandra Chaganla under the banner of Can Entertainments. Arati Gupta plays the female lead. The film is set to release on the 25th of this month. On this occasion, Arati Gupta interacted with the Cinejosh on Tuesday and shared some insights.

What&rsquo;s your background?

I was born and raised in Chandigarh and later settled in Mumbai. I have acted in several Bollywood films before, but Sodara is my debut film in Telugu.

What attracted you to this role?

I liked the story and agreed to do it. It&rsquo;s a beautiful script &mdash; a light-hearted family drama. It&rsquo;s the kind of movie you can watch with friends or family. I also really liked my character &mdash; an innocent village girl who is educated, simple, and dignified.

How was it working with Sampoo and Sanjosh?

Both are really sweet and very cooperative. There&rsquo;s a lot of energy on set when they are around.

You posted on Instagram that you&rsquo;re learning Telugu. Why?

At the trailer launch, producer SKN&rsquo;s words inspired me. Telugu is such a beautiful language. If I want to settle here, I must learn Telugu. Only then will I feel comfortable.

How do you find Hyderabad?

Hyderabad has a special, indescribable energy. It&rsquo;s calm, and I feel very hopeful that I will get busy with work here.

Tell us about director Mohan Garu.

He&rsquo;s very cooperative and supportive. He gave me a role with good scope to perform. It&rsquo;s because of him I could act well.

Have you seen Sampoo&rsquo;s previous movies?

Yes, I&rsquo;ve heard of Sampoo. I know he&rsquo;s an out-of-the-box actor with a strong fan base. I watched his previous movie Martin Luther King.

How was it playing a traditional role?

I&rsquo;ve played traditional roles before. In real life too, I&rsquo;m a simple girl. My personality is like that. This character in the film closely resembles who I am in real life.

What genres do you prefer?

I want to do all types of roles and films. I&rsquo;m open to playing any kind of character if required.

Would you prefer performance-oriented roles or glamorous ones?

I prefer performance-oriented roles. If you act well, you automatically look beautiful. But if you only rely on looks and can&rsquo;t act, it doesn&rsquo;t really work. My first priority is performance-driven films.

Which heroine inspires you?

I really like Alia Bhatt. Her journey and the roles she&rsquo;s taken on inspire me. I also admire her choice of films.

Who is your favorite hero in Tollywood?

I like Allu Arjun a lot. I really enjoy his movies.

What do you like about Telugu cinema?

I love the punctuality and professionalism of Telugu film sets. I also appreciate how all artists are treated equally. There&rsquo;s still so much I need to learn about Telugu cinema.

Sodara Movie Heroine Arati Gupta Interview

I Played a Role Close to My Real Life in Sodara -Heroine Arati Gupta

\r\nEleven theatrical rights bagged for fancy sum. Naveen Chandra known for his talent and impressive performances is starring in a film titled eleven. The film is an investigative thriller and is releasing in two languages. The film is directed by Lokkesh Ajls and is slated for a grand release on 16 May.\r\nThe film\'s promotions are generating interest and according to the latest, renowned distributor N.Sudhakar Reddy, father of star hero Nithiin has acquired the theatrical rights of the Telugu version of the film.\r\nThe film stars Abhirami, Shashank, Reyaa Hari, Ravi Varma and Kireeti Damaraju in important roles apart from Naveen Chandra. Lokkesh Ajls is the protege of director C.Sundar.\r\nD.Imman is the music director and Karthik Ashokan is the cinematographer. Srikanth NB is the editor for the film produced by Ajmal Khan and Reyaa Hari are producing the film on AR Entertainment banner. Andreah Jeremiah and Shruti Haasan sang songs in the film.\r\n

Eleven theatrical rights acquired

Eleven theatrical rights bagged for fancy sum

With a string of successes, Priyadarshi is riding high right now. His next film as the lead is &lsquo;Sarangapani Jatakam&rsquo;, produced under the prestigious Sridevi Movies banner by Sivalenka Krishna Prasad and directed by Mohana Krishna Indraganti. The film is set to release on April 25. On this occasion, Priyadarshi interacted with the media. Here&rsquo;s what he shared about the film:\r\nQ: After a hit like &lsquo;Court&rsquo;, you&rsquo;re coming back with &lsquo;Sarangapani Jatakam&rsquo;. What can we expect from this film?\r\nI heard the story of &lsquo;Sarangapani Jatakam&rsquo; last year. It was supposed to release at the end of last year but got delayed a bit. Now it&rsquo;s releasing on April 25. I&rsquo;m really happy to come back with this film right after a hit like &lsquo;Court&rsquo;. I&rsquo;m confident and not under any pressure.\r\nQ: Do you personally believe in horoscopes like the character in this film?\r\nNot to the extent shown in the movie, but I do believe in them to some extent. In this industry, nothing is really under our control. We just try to make good cinema, but the result is not in our hands. We had planned to release the film earlier, but considering business aspects and theatre availability, we decided on April 25.\r\nQ: What message does the film try to convey?\r\nWe&rsquo;re not saying one should believe or shouldn&rsquo;t believe in horoscopes. But we are showing what happens when someone imposes their beliefs on others. We haven&rsquo;t taken sides in the story.\r\nQ: You seem to prefer emotional stories. Why is that?\r\nI believe common man characters reach a wider audience. Be it &lsquo;Mallesham&rsquo; or &lsquo;Sarangapani&rsquo;, these are people we see around us. Their journeys are often painful. Stories like &lsquo;Mallesham&rsquo;, &lsquo;Balagam&rsquo;, &lsquo;Court&rsquo;, and &lsquo;Sarangapani&rsquo; are all rooted in our surroundings. In this film, I play a young man who strongly believes in horoscopes.\r\nQ: You started with comedy roles. Now you&rsquo;re doing full-length comedy entertainers. How do you see that transition?\r\nMaking people laugh is very difficult these days. Indraganti has great comic timing. I&rsquo;ve never played a role like this before. It feels very fresh. I believe the character and the film will connect with everyone.\r\nQ: What about your character and dialect in this film?\r\nSo far, I&rsquo;ve mostly spoken in the Telangana dialect. But in this film, I speak in the Andhra dialect. I tried to follow Indraganti sir&rsquo;s style. He created a separate track and timing for me, and I think audiences will like it.\r\nQ: How was the experience working with legends like Tanikella Bharani, Naresh, and Avasarala Srinivas?\r\nThey are all amazing actors and true legends. Vennela Kishore is a fantastic artist. Viva Harsha has great timing. Despite being seniors, everyone was very friendly and we had fun during the shoot.\r\nQ: Did you feel any pressure as the lead actor in this film?\r\nIt was Indraganti sir who worked the hardest for this film. More than me, it was his effort. I just followed his direction on set. I never felt any pressure.\r\nQ: Did you check your horoscope before entering the film industry?\r\nYes, before I entered the industry, astrologers said I would never become an actor. But I didn&rsquo;t care about any of that. My mother got my horoscope checked out of concern. I came into the industry with faith in myself and my work.\r\nQ: Is this a story-driven or character-driven film?\r\nSome films revolve around characters. In &lsquo;Court&rsquo;, not just me, all characters stood out. It got great word-of-mouth and became a blockbuster. People don&rsquo;t come to the theatres just because I&rsquo;m in a film&mdash;they come because they believe the film will have a strong point or content. Today&rsquo;s audiences are very clear about what to watch and what to skip. Only meaningful films are working.\r\nQ: Do you self-reflect when a film flops?\r\nAbsolutely. When a film fails, I always introspect. I look at where I went wrong, what could&rsquo;ve been done differently, and make sure to be more careful next time.\r\nQ: Do you long for a mass hero image?\r\nThere are many action heroes in our industry. Mass commercial entertainers pull great collections too. But look at Nani&mdash;he did &lsquo;Dasara&rsquo; and then &lsquo;Hi Nanna&rsquo;, and both were hits. Earlier, even Chiranjeevi, Rajinikanth, and Balakrishna followed this format&mdash;doing all kinds of films and impressing everyone. I want to do the same. If Srikanth Odela is ready, I&rsquo;ll pick up a sword! (laughs)\r\nQ: What was your reaction when Indraganti sir narrated this story to you?\r\nI used to dream of just taking a picture with Indraganti sir. But he came to me with a story! The moment I heard it, I felt it was amazing. He called it the story of a horoscope-crazy guy and told me the title &lsquo;Sarangapani Jatakam&rsquo;. I loved the title too. I told him, &ldquo;Sir, it&rsquo;s an amazing title.&rdquo; I&rsquo;ll never forget my first day shooting with him. I hope everyone gets a chance to work with Indraganti sir.\r\nQ: How was your experience working with producer Sivalenka Krishna Prasad?\r\nHe&rsquo;s a great producer. He produced classics like &lsquo;Aditya 369&rsquo;. Even now, he respectfully addresses newcomers like me as &ldquo;sir.&rdquo; He&rsquo;s very humble. I consider myself lucky to have worked under his banner.\r\nQ: Are there any premiere shows planned for the film?\r\nWe&rsquo;re going to Vizag for &lsquo;Sarangapani Jatakam&rsquo; promotions. We&rsquo;re doing events there and will be organizing premiere shows too. We want to show the film a bit early&mdash;if people like it, they can come to the theatres. Our film will entertain everyone with laughter.\r\nQ: Do you think the audience&rsquo;s taste has changed now?\r\nYes, today&rsquo;s audience prefers films with solid content. They love stories of the common man. In films like &lsquo;Lucky Bhaskar&rsquo; and &lsquo;Pushpa&rsquo;, the hero is a common man who rises. Even Chiranjeevi sir did many such films in the past and won hearts.\r\nQ: What are your upcoming projects?\r\nI&rsquo;m doing a film called &lsquo;Premante&rsquo; with a new director under Asian Cinemas. I&rsquo;m also doing another project titled &lsquo;Mitramandali&rsquo; under Geetha Arts, produced by Bunny Vas. I&rsquo;m listening to a few more scripts. I want to focus more on films with strong roles.

Hero Priyadarshi Interview

Sarangapani Jatakam is a common manâ€™s story filled with emotions-Priyadarshi

\r\nMrunal on her breakup and love for Kohli. Mrunal Thakur is known for her mesmerising looks and captivating performances. She was last seen in Hi Nanna and played an important role in Kalki 2898AD.\r\nShe now has many films like Son of Sardaar 2, Pooja Meri Jaan, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai,Tum Ho Toh and in Adivi Sesh\'s Dacoit-A Love Story.\r\nMrunal Thakur speaking to scribes spoke about her breakup and love for star Indian batsman, King Kohli. About her breakup, Mrunal said &ldquo;In order to be with the right one, you have to be with the wrong ones first. You need to know what works for you and what doesn&rsquo;t work. I don&rsquo;t want to get into relationship aur uske baad mujhe pata chale humare beech mein compatibility hi nahi hai (and then find out that we are not compatible at all),&rdquo;\r\nShe added &ldquo;He ran away. He was like, &lsquo;You are too impulsive, I can&rsquo;t deal with this&rsquo;, &lsquo;You&rsquo;re an actress, I can&rsquo;t deal with this.&rsquo; But I understand where he is coming from - a very orthodox background. And I don&rsquo;t blame him; I think it&rsquo;s his upbringing. In a way, it&rsquo;s good that the chapter ended. Because in the future, when we raise our kids, his upbringing would not be the same as my upbringing towards my kids&hellip; The kids would be like, &lsquo;Uh, kya ho raha hai (what is happening)?&rsquo;&rdquo;\r\nSpeaking about Kohli, she added &ldquo;There was a time when I was madly in love with Virat Kohli. I started liking cricket because of my brother who&rsquo;s a big fan. I have fond memories of watching a match live at a stadium with him around five years ago. I remember I was wearing a blue jersey and cheering for team India. Cut to today, I am part of a cricket-based film like Jersey. It is such a happy coincidence.\"\r\n