For the past few days, there have been multiple news reports about Priyanka Chopra being roped in as the leading lady in Allu Arjun and Atlee\'s next. However, it has learnt that these speculations are false. A source close to the project confirmed to media, \"Atlee\'s directorial starring Allu Arjun is a huge scale film, and the anticipation is immense. Since the project became public knowledge, many names have been rumored to be attached to it. Priyanka Chopra Jonas was among those mentioned, but she has never been part of this film. Any reports suggesting otherwise are purely speculative.\"\r\nThe anticipation surrounding Allu Arjun and Atlee\'s film is immense, and fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the leading lady. If the reports are to be believed, this yet-to-be-titled film will have Allu Arjun playing a dual role, contrary to the earlier buzz of the movie having two heroes. AA\'s team has confirmed that the project will only have Allu Arjun in the lead role. Being in the initial stages, further details regarding the cast, crew, and plot of the untitled flick have been kept under wraps for now.\r\nMeanwhile, Priyanka Chopra is currently busy filming for SS Rajamouli\'s \'SSMB29\'. She was recently shooting the movie in Odisha. The diva will be seen sharing the screen opposite Mahesh Babu for the first time in her next. Touted to be a global adventure set across exotic locations, the project is believed to star Mahesh Babu in a role inspired by Lord Hanuman. According to the reports, the ambitious project will be made on a massive budget of Rs 900&ndash;Rs 1,000 crores.&nbsp;\r\nFor those who do not know, \'SSMB29\' will mark Priyanka\'s return to Telugu cinema after a long gap of 23 years. Her last Tollywood release was P Ravi Shankar\'s 2002 romantic entertainer \'Apuroopam\'. With her versatility and range, Priyanka is sure to impress audiences in her upcoming projects.&nbsp;

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Clarity About PC Presence In AA Next

Priyanka Chopra Is Not On Board For Allu Arjun and Atlee Film 

Mehreen Pirzada is giving escapism a face, and it\'s straight from the serene mountains and sparkling waters of Bangkok. Taking a breather from the big screen, she set Instagram ablaze in a sultry black. While her timeline is currently overflowing with oceans more than on-screen appearances, her glam game hasn&rsquo;t missed a single beat.\r\nFrom Bali to Bangkok, Mehreen has been hopping from one postcard-perfect location to another, curating a feed that screams luxe nomad. Sure, the film offers may be on pause for now, but a cinematic comeback could be the perfect plot twist on the horizon. Mehreen is one of the few stars who consistently plays with modern fashion trends while still owning each look uniquely.\r\nMehreen&rsquo;s fashion game is not just about clothes. It is about mood, presence and vibe. Loaded with stunning pictures, her latest Instagram post has grabbed everyone\'s attention. She shares a picture from a scenic location, wearing a black strapless dress. The background features beautiful green hills and clear waters. She keeps her accessories minimal with a simple bracelet.&nbsp;\r\nHer caption reads, \"Manifesting a beach holiday.\" Mehreen Kaur Pirzada mainly appears in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and Punjabi films. She was last seen in Spark L.I.F.E. and will soon be seen in Nee Sigoovaregu. Mehreen\'s fashion sense always grabs attention. She experiments with different styles. She knows how to make an impact with her fashion choices.&nbsp;

Mehreen Glamorous Beach Clicks

Mehreen Pirzada Sultry Bangkok Getaway

Tamannaah Bhatia's latest Odela 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2021 supernatural hit Odela Railway Station. Directed by Ashok Teja and produced by D Madhu under the Madhu Creations and Sampath Nandi Teamworks banners, this film has been steadily building hype with each new reveal. The recent teaser has only fuelled the excitement, raising expectations. Meanwhile, the makers came up with an update on the film&rsquo;s theatrical trailer.

The Odela 2 theatrical trailer will be launched in a grand manner in an event in Mumbai on the 8th of this month. The team will be unveiling the Telugu and Hindi trailers, during the event that will see the presence of the core team. The movie&rsquo;s launching took place in Kasi, whereas the film&rsquo;s teaser was unveiled at Kumbh Mela. Now, the makers chose Mumbai to launch the trailer. With the release just around the corner, the promotional efforts for Odela 2 are set to intensify.

Scheduled for a theatrical release on April 17th, Odela 2 is poised to be one of the most talked-about releases this summer. The horror-thriller genre continues to captivate a wide audience, and this sequel promises a fresh take. Tamannaah Bhatia takes center stage in a transformative role as a Naga Sadhu, bringing a powerful and unique character to life. Hebah Patel and Vasishta N Simha play significant roles in the movie.

Odela 2 is being overseen by Sampath Nandi, known for his ability to mix thrilling action with compelling stories. The film&rsquo;s music is composed by Ajaneesh Loknath, who gained recognition for his work in Kantara. Soundarrajan S takes charge of the cinematography, while Rajeev Nair leads the art direction.

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Odlea 2 Trailer On This Date

Odela 2 Trailer Launch in Mumbai on April 8th

Actress Jacqueline Fernandez\'s mother, Kim Fernandez, has passed away after a health scare. Kim was admitted to the ICU on March 24 after suffering a stroke. Jacqueline reportedly rushed home to be with her ailing mother after learning about her health. The actress performed her mother\'s last rites, along with her father, Elroy Fernandez. Sonu Sood, Jacqueline\'s \'Fateh\' co-star, was also seen offering his condolences to the grieving family.\r\nA video is doing the rounds on social media where Jacqueline\'s father is seen exiting the crematorium after saying his final goodbye. He was visibly teary-eyed as he attempted to keep his composure. Jacqueline was believed to be very close to her mother and credited her for being her emotional anchor and support system. The two shared a strong bond, and Jacqueline has been vocal about the influence her mother had on her life and career.\r\nJacqueline\'s \'Kick\' co-star, Salman Khan, was also clicked by the shutterbugs at the hospital as he visited her mother. Going by the reports, Jacqueline was roped in to perform at IPL 2025, however, she decided to withdraw from the event to be with her mother. The reports claimed that Jacqueline was supposed to perform at the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders in Guwahati on March 26, but she opted out to be with her ailing mother.\r\nKim Fernandez lived in Manama, Bahrain and faced a similar health scare back in 2022, after which she was hospitalized in Bahrain. Jacqueline and her father were spotted outside the Lilavati Hospital after Kim Fernandez was admitted following the stroke. Kim Fernandez met her husband in Bahrain back in the 1980s when she was working as an air hostess. The couple later got married and welcomed four children. Jacqueline is the youngest with one elder sister and two elder brothers.

Jacqueline Mother Passes Away

Jacqueline Performs Final Rites For Her Mother

Salman lining up a multi starrer to score a blockbuster. Bollywood Super Star Salman Khan is known for delivering many blockbusters and setting a new trend in the Indian film industry.
However of late he has been reeling under the string of flops and his previous film Sikandar directed by Murugadoss which released amidst huge expectations on Eid, turned out to be the biggest disaster in his career.
In the midst of all this, shocking rumours are coming that Salman Khan is lining up a multi starrer for his next. Buzz is he will be teaming with action hero Sanjay Dutt and the project will be helmed by new comer Krish Ahir. The project will be bankrolled by Salman Khan himself and it would be titled Ganga Ram.
Salman Khan and Sunny Deol will be donning the roles of Ganga and Ram in the film. Buzz is the film will be an high octane action entertainer. Earlier reports came that Salman Khan will be teaming with mass director Harish Shankar.&nbsp;

Salman Pinning Hopes On Multistarrer

Salman lining up a multi starrer to score a blockbuster

NTR teaming with Prashanth Varma. Young Tiger NTR is popular for his impactful and powerful performances and after showing his mass power and acting talent in the role of freedom fighter Komaram Bheem in Rajamouli's magnum opus RRR , he recently entertained all with the action entertainer Devara Part 1.

He is now currently busy with his upcoming action entertainers War 2 directed by Ayan Mukherjee and Dragon directed by Prashanth Neel. Apart from it,he has Devara Part 2. In the meantime, rumours are spreading that NTR will be teaming with young and talented director Prashanth Varma for an interesting entertainer.

It is known that Prashanth Varma captured the imagination of all with Hanu-Man featuring Teja Sajja. He is now busy with Jai Hanuman, sequel to Hanu-Man and also is busy with his own cinematic universe. He is coming with Mahakaal which happens to be India's first female super hero film.

Fans of NTR are getting excited at the prospect of seeing NTR teaming with Prashanth Varma.&nbsp;

NTR Teaming With Talented Director

NTR teaming with Prashanth Varma

Akhil mass dances for Lenin. Akkineni Prince Akhil has not lined up any project officially after he got a huge shock in form of Agent. Akhil is celebrating his&nbsp; birthday on 8 April and inside talk is Akhil's next project title will be announced on this special day to delight all Akkineni fans.

Reports have it that Akhil's project referred to Akhil6 is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Murali Krishna Abbarau. Buzz is the film would be tiled Lenin in a powerful manner and the same will be confirmed on the special day. Inside talk is the makers are currently shooting action sequences on Akhil.

Right after that the makers will be shooting the introduction song and for this title song the makers are erecting a beautiful and extravagant sets.

The film has Rayalaseema backdrop and Akhil will be delivering dialogues in Chittor accent. Buzz is Sreeleela is the female lead in the film and the makers are planning to release the film during Dasara this September.&nbsp;

Akhil Busy With Mass Moves

Akhil mass dances for Lenin

Rumors are circulating that Deepika Padukone might reunite with Ranbir Kapoor in Sanjay Leela Bhansali\'s upcoming film \'Love &amp; War\'. According to reports, Deepika is in talks for an emotionally intense and bold character that would last approximately 40 minutes on screen. The role is said to feature some intense scenes between the duo, making it a highly anticipated project.\r\nDeepika and Ranbir\'s on-screen pairing has always been celebrated, with memorable performances in films like \'Bachna Ae Haseeno\' (2008), \'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani\' (2013), and \'Tamasha\' (2015). Their chemistry on screen has been undeniable, and fans are eagerly awaiting their reunion. If confirmed, this project would mark another exciting collaboration between the two actors.\r\nDeepika was last seen in \'Kalki 2898 AD\', while Ranbir\'s latest film was \'Animal\'. The actor is now working on several upcoming projects, including \'Ramayana\', \'Animal Park\', and more. With their busy schedules, it\'s unclear when \'Love &amp; War\' might begin production, but fans are eagerly awaiting an official announcement.\r\nAs the rumors surrounding \'Love &amp; War\' continue to swirl, fans are excited at the prospect of seeing Deepika and Ranbir reunite on screen. With Sanjay Leela Bhansali at the helm, this project is shaping up to be a highly anticipated and emotionally charged film.&nbsp;

Ex Lovers Reunion with Love and War

Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor Reunite in Love and War

In an exciting development, superstar Salman Khan and acclaimed screenwriter V. Vijayendra Prasad recently met to discuss the much-anticipated \'Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2\'. The 2015 film \'Bajrangi Bhaijaan\' was a critical and commercial hit, winning a National Film Award for Wholesome Entertainment at the 63rd National Film Awards. According to Bollywood reports, the sequel has been in talks for some time now, and it seems that discussions have finally moved to the next stage.\r\nA source revealed that Salman Khan met with V. Vijayendra Prasad a couple of days back, and they have come up with an idea for \'Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2\'. There is also a possibility of collaboration between V. Vijayendra Prasad and director Kabir Khan. However, nothing has been finalized yet. Vijayendra Prasad is one of the most successful screenwriters in the Indian film industry, having worked on several blockbusters, including \'Bobbili Simham\', \'Magadheera\', \'Eega\', the \'Baahubali\' franchise, \'Bajrangi Bhaijaan\', and \'RRR\'.\r\nMeanwhile, Salman, recently seen in the widely panned \'Sikandar\', will likely next work on an action drama with Sanjay Dutt. This project is expected to be a major departure from Salman\' previous films, with a focus on high-octane action sequences and a gripping storyline. With his versatility and range, Khan is sure to impress audiences in his upcoming projects.\r\nAs \'Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2\' enters the development stage, fans are eagerly awaiting the film\'s release. With its successful predecessor and the talented team behind it, this film has the potential to repeat success.

Salman Coming Up with BB Sequel

\'Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2 Enters Development Stage

Despite the Controversy, L2-Empuraan becomes the highest grosser in Mollywood. L2-Empuraan directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran whcih released amidst huge expectations as it happened to be the sequel to the hit film Lucifer, failed to live up to the expectations.
To the top of it, the film landed in huge controversies and many felt that the screening of the film would also be impacted. However, despite all this, the film went on to become the highest grossers in the history of Mollywood.
Ashirwad Cinemas proudly posted &ldquo;L2: Empuraan now reigns as the highest-grossing film in Malayalam cinema history," The film crossed the lifetime collections of Manjummel Boys which collected Rs 242crs world wide.
L2 Empuraan world wide collections stands at&nbsp; 250 crore gross.
<h2>Mollywood Top 10 Grossers list</h2>
1. L2-Empuraan-250crs
2. Manjummel Boys-242crs
3. 2018-177crs
4.The Goat Life-158.50crs
5.Aavesham-156crs
6.Pulimurugan-152crs
7.Premalu-136.25crs
8.Lucifer-127crs
9.Macro-115crs
10.A.R.M -106.75crs

Empuraan Became No1 in Mollywood

Despite the Controversy L2-Empuraan the highest grosser in Mollywood

<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Hometown (2025) Telugu Web Series: What\'s Behind</h2>\r\nAha which is renowned for treating people with different genre feel good entertainers is coming with new webseries Hometown. The webseries directed by Srikanth Reddy Palle is set to stream on 4 April 2025. Let us see how the webseries entertained viewers.\r\nRajeev Kanakala plays the protagonist&rsquo;s discplinary yet caring father whose influence shapes Srikanth&rsquo;s journey. Actors like Prajwal Yadma, Sairam, Anirudh, Jhansi, and Jyothi comprise the primary cast of the show.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Hometown Telugu Web Series: Story Review</h2>\r\nHometown webseries story revolves around a lower middle class family and how the parents try to realise their dreams of giving better life and future to their children.\r\nPrasad (Rajeev Kanakala) runs a photo studio and he is ably supported by his wife Devi (Jhansi). Prasad works relentlessly to see his son Srikanth (Prajwal Yadma) fly to USA and get his daughter Jyothi (Annie) married and give them a better life. However fate has other plans and where this leads to and how it is connected to Srikanth\'s friends Jaggu aka Jagadish (Sairam) and Shastri (Anirudh) form the interesting part.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Hometown Telugu Web Series: Artists Review</h2>\r\nRajeev Kanakala slipped into the role effortlessly. The role is tailormade for him and he elevated the scenes with his subtle acting. he came up with natural and realistic expressions elevating the scenes. Jhansi played the supporting role of wife quite well. Thoiugh she got limited screen presence compared to Rajeev Kanakala, she made her presence felt.\r\nPrajwal Yadma performed his role quite well. He showed youthful exuberance that is suited for his role and made an impression. Sairam as one of the friend, with his mannerisms and expressions evoked few laughs in an otherwise a bit serious drama. Anirudh is fine in the role of other friend.\r\nAnnie just like Jhansi got limited screen presence but she did well emoting and expressing herself well and helping in taking the narration forward. Others performed according to their roles.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Hometown Telugu Web Series: Technicians Review</h2>\r\nHometown story penned by Srikanth Reddy Palle is nothing new and is extremely simple. Many such stories came earlier and he chose to play safe and tried to take viewers into the nostalgic ride to their childhood memories.\r\nThe story resembles that of the 90s webseries and followed similar trope with father trying his best to give better lives to his son and daughter and seeing his son fly to US and get his daughter married and make them settle in life. the webseries is of five episodes named Cricket Worldcup ,Weekly Magazine, Love, Facebook and Fly.\r\nSrikanth Reddy tried to include hilarious scenes in all these episodes and to some extent it works out in the first episode and more so in Facebook. The second episode had some adult jokes and one feels that it is not required. The episode Love offers nothing new and after all these episodes, one gets a feeling that Srikanth decided to end the final episode Fly in a hurry. The final episode stands out with good emotions and connects chords with everyone but people get disappointed to see the hurried climax.\r\nStory turned out to be simple and screenplay is just ok and direction is decent. The editing of Carthic Cuts is just ok. The narration turned out to be slow and there are many repetitive scenes that slowed the pace of the narration and the editing department did not pay attention to it. Suresh Bobbili\'s music in the title song is situational and background score is in sync with the plot. The cinematography of Dev Deep Gandhi Kundu showed the rural locations in a rustic and natural manner. Production values are decent.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Hometown Telugu Web Series: Advantages</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Rajeev Kanakala</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Relatable Plot</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Climax</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Hometown Telugu Web Series: Disadvantages</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Predictable Narration</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Unidimensonal Screenplay</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Slow Pace</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Hometown (2025) Telugu Web Series: Rating Analysis</h2>\r\nAltogether, Hometown turns out to be predictable message oriented entertainer. Rajeev Kanakala performed realistically in the role tailormade for him and director Srikanth Reddy Palle got the output required for the story from the cast and crew. The story is simple and he added few hilarious scenes and also came up with the message in the end that added value to the narration. Few more hilarious elements and entertaining screenplay would have helped the webseries. Considering all these aspects,&nbsp;Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Hometown.

Hometown Web Series Review

Hometown Telugu Web Series Review

Bazooka finishes censor formalities. Malayalam star Mammootty is renowned for his intense and impactful performances. He is coming to entertain with his upcoming flick Bazooka. The film directed by Deeno Dennis who is making his debut is slated for a spectacular release on 10 April 2025.\r\nThe film\'s promotions, teaser and trailer got good response from the movie lovers. According to the latest, it is coming out that the film completed its censor formalities. The film got U/A cerficate from the Censor Board and the runtime locked is yet to be revealed.\r\nStar filmmaker Gautam Menon is playing the role of an ACP while Neeta Pillai, Babu Antony, Iswarya Menon, Gayathiri Iyer, and Divya Pillai are playing important roles.\r\nSaeed Abbas is the music director while Nimish Ravi is the cinematographer. Bazooka is all about a&nbsp; cop and a businessman who team up on a mission to capture a serial killer, using a series of elaborate games to track him down.\r\nThe film is bankrolled on Yoodlee Films and Theatre of Dreams in a prestigious manner.&nbsp;