Natasimha Nandamuri Balakrishna is currently busy with Akhanda 2 - Thandavam, directed by Boyapati Srinu. This film is being made as a sequel to the blockbuster Akhanda, and the shooting is progressing at a fast pace. Recent reports suggest that Bollywood heroine Vidya Balan will be playing a key role in the film, reportedly as a political leader. This will be her second collaboration with Balakrishna, after the NTR biopic.\r\nThe film\'s team recently completed a key schedule in Hyderabad and is now preparing to start shooting in the Himalayas. Director Boyapati Srinu and his team have been scouting for beautiful locations in the Himalayas to shoot some crucial scenes, including a huge fight sequence featuring Balakrishna\'s character Akhanda.&nbsp;\r\nThe film promises to be a pan-India extravaganza, with Balakrishna set to appear in two different roles. Samyuktha Menon and Pragya Jaiswal will also be seen in key roles, while Sanjay Dutt and Aadhi Pinisetty are reportedly playing roles with negative shades.\r\nAkhanda 2 - Tandavam boasts an impressive cast and crew, with Ram Achanta and Gopi Achanta jointly producing the film under the banner 14 Reels Plus. M. Tejaswini Nandamuri is presenting the film, which is set to hit the theaters on September 25 as a Dussehra gift. Thaman is composing the music for this highly anticipated film.&nbsp;

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Vidya Balan Again With NBK 

Akhanda 2 Thandavam To Have Vidya Balan Onboard

Mohanlal, the renowned Malayalam actor, has issued an apology for the riot references in his film L2: Empuraan. The movie has been embroiled in controversy for alluding to the 2002 Gujarat riots, causing distress to many viewers. Mohanlal took to social media to release a statement, acknowledging the harm caused by the film\'s themes and expressing his sincere apologies. He emphasized that as an artist, it is his duty to ensure that his films do not offend any political movement, ideology, or religious sect.\r\nMohanlal\'s apology comes after the film\'s producer, Gokulam Gopalan, announced that the production team had decided to make 17 cuts in the movie, including scenes depicting violence against women and riots. The name of the antagonist, Baba Bajrangi, will also be changed, and certain dialogues will be muted. The film\'s director, Prithviraj Sukumaran, shared Mohanlal\'s Facebook post, showing his support for the actor\'s apology.\r\nThe controversy surrounding Empuraan has sparked a debate about freedom of expression in the film industry. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan recently attended a screening of the film and expressed his support for the Empuraan team, stating that freedom of expression must be protected at all costs. He emphasized that in a democratic society, the freedom of expression of a citizen must be protected, and violent calls to destroy and ban artwork and artists are a violation of democratic rights.\r\nEmpuraan, which released in cinemas on March 27, stars Mohanlal, Prithviraj, Abhimanyu Singh, and Manju Warrier. The film has been making headlines for its controversial themes, but Mohanlal\'s apology has been seen as a step in the right direction. The film\'s team has decided to remove the offending themes, and the new version will release in theaters next week.

Mohanlal Statement About Empuraan

Mohanlal Apologizes for Riot References in Empuraan

On Ram Charan\'s birthday, the makers of Peddi unveiled the film\'s title along with exciting first look posters, which quickly created a storm on the internet. Ram Charan, starring in this sports drama, captured attention with his striking look. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, this highly anticipated film is generating significant buzz. The new poster, released along with Ugadi wishes, shows Ram Charan leaping over people, likely from an intense scene in the movie, building further anticipation.\r\nThe makers have announced that the much-awaited glimpse will be released on Ram Navami, April 6, 2025. Fans are eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of Ram Charan\'s character, as excitement continues to build around this project. Janhvi Kapoor plays the female lead in Peddi, with key roles portrayed by Shivarajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyendu Sharma. Produced by Vriddhi Cinemas, and presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, the film\'s music will be composed by the legendary A. R. Rahman.\r\nInitially, the makers had planned to unveil a video glimpse along with the release date. Reportedly, due to AR Rahman\'s health issues, the background score for the video was not completed in time. The team is now considering March 26, 2026, for the film\'s release, making it a perfect birthday treat for Ram Charan\'s fans on March 27.&nbsp;\r\n\"Peddi\" is a sports drama, and the recently released posters received a highly positive response, with fans praising Ram Charan\'s striking transformation. Venkata Satish Kilaru is producing it in collaboration with Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. The shoot is currently progressing in Hyderabad.&nbsp;

Peddi Glimpse Date Announced

Ram Charan Peddi Glimpse On April 6

Manushi Chillar on challenges she faced. Manushi Chillar did entire nation proud when she won the Miss World crown. Right after that she made her debut in Bollywood with Samrat Prithviraj. She made her Tollywood debut with Operation Valentine under the direction of Shakti Pratap Singh Hada.\r\nManushi speaking to scribes, talks about how she felt when opportunities dried up. She said &ldquo;The biggest challenge for me right now is my journey as an actor. Coming into this field after winning Miss World, I was already working, but stepping into acting felt like becoming a student all over again and learning everything from scratch. That has been the most significant challenge I\'ve faced,&rdquo;\r\nShe shared&nbsp; &ldquo;I\'ve always been a good student, so I recently shifted my focus to embracing this new craft, dedicating myself to improving as an actor. Acting is an entirely different discipline, and while everyone has their strengths, I&rsquo;ve always been a naturally guarded and stoic person. Expressing emotions openly has never come easily to me. However, one of the biggest hurdles I had to overcome was learning to be vulnerable in front of the camera and finding a sense of ease in letting go and fully immersing myself in a character&rdquo;.\r\nShe added &ldquo;There are always high expectations, especially when you come from a platform like Miss World. Many remarkable women from this pageant have gone on to achieve global recognition, not just in pageantry but also in acting. Naturally, this brings a certain level of scrutiny. I see expectations as a positive force. They push me to strive for more, to constantly improve. Rather than focusing on external pressure, I choose to focus on learning, refining my skills, and growing as an actor. The best thing I can do is dedicate myself to my craft, work hard, and grow as an actor,&rdquo;\r\nSpeaking about her projects,she shared&nbsp; &ldquo;I have two films that are releasing this year and another that I will start shooting. Unfortunately, I can\'t name them, but when it comes to films, that\'s what\'s in line. Apart from that, there\'s a lot of work going on with my brand Dweep, which is my sustainable beachwear brand, and there\'s a lot of expansion going on with Soma Wellness, which is my regenerative clinic,&rdquo;&nbsp;

Miss World on her challenges

Manushi Chillar on challenges she faced

The highly acclaimed actor Vijay Sethupathi and the dashing director Puri Jagannadh are joing hands for a Pan-India project. Announced on the occasion of Telugu New Year &ndash; Ugadi, this film promises to be an extravaganza that will showcase Vijay Sethupathi in a never-seen-before role.&nbsp;\r\nPuri Jagannadh is known for his signature flair for unique hero characterization and gripping storytelling, this combination definitely creates buzz right from its announcement. The film will be mounted lavishly by Puri Jagannadh and Charmme Kaur under the banner of Puri Connects.&nbsp;\r\nThe official announcement poster fetayres trio - Vijay Sethupathi, Puri Jagannadh, and Charmme Kaur - as they come together to make this project a reality. The film\'s regular shoot is set to begin in June, and it will be a multi-language release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi languages.\r\nPuri Jagannadh is said to be penned a distinctive script for this film, which will present Vijay Sethupathi in a first-of-its-kind role. The combination of Vijay Sethupathi and Puri Jagannadh is highly anticipated. With the film\'s shoot set to begin in June, audience are eagerly waiting to see the magic that this talented duo will create on the big screen.

Puri-Vijay Film Announced

Vijay Sethupathi and Puri Jagannadh Unite for a Pan India Film

Rashmika Mandanna has once again proven why she\'s one of the most beloved actresses in the industry. In a recent Instagram post, she surprised her fans by sharing a series of goofy photographs that showcased her double chin and nostril hair. The \'Animal\' actress took to social media to post the candid images, which were taken from unconventional angles, and captioned it, \"When you are most insecure of this angle...but I am also like mehhh.. who cares.. guys cmon let&rsquo;s put it.. let&rsquo;s show the world my double chin and my nostril hair!\" Rashmika\'s adorable and carefree post has won the hearts of her fans, who applauded her bold move in the comment section.\r\nRashmika\'s willingness to poke fun at herself and show her imperfections has made her even more relatable and endearing to her fans. The actress is known for her down-to-earth personality and her ability to connect with her audience. On the work front, Rashmika is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film, \'Sikandar\', which hits theaters today, March 30th. The A. R. Murugadoss directorial stars Salman Khan, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, and Prateik Babbar in key roles.\r\n\'Sikandar\' is one of the most highly anticipated films of the year, and Rashmika Mandanna\'s fans are excited to see her share screen space with Salman Khan. The film is directed by A. R. Murugadoss, who is known for his blockbuster hits like \'Ghajini\' and \'Thuppakki\'. With a talented cast and crew, \'Sikandar\' promises to be an action-packed drama that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.\r\nAs Rashmika Mandanna\'s fans eagerly await the release of \'Sikandar\', they can\'t help but appreciate her candid and down-to-earth personality. Her willingness to poke fun at herself and show her imperfections has made her a beloved figure in the industry, and her fans can\'t wait to see what she has in store for them next.

Rashmika Candid Post Wins Hearts

Rashmika Posted Pics Revealing Double Chin

Chiranjeevi-Anil Ravipudi project launched traditionally. On the auspicious occasion of Telugu New Year, Ugadi, Mega Star Chiranjeevi\'s new project Mega 157 is launched in style in a traditional manner. It is known that Chiranjeevi is set to star in the direction of Anil Ravipudi.\r\nThe project was launched in style at Ramanaidu Studios with many celebrities attending the ceremony. Victory Venkatesh sounded the clapboard for the Muhurat shot while Allu Aravind turned on the camera. K. Raghavendra Rao, directed the first shot and wished the makers all the best.\r\nRumours have it that the makers are planning to rope in Aditi Rao Hydari and Parineeti Chopra for the roles of female leads. Bheems Ceciroleo is the music director for the film which will be bankrolled by Sahu Garapati and Chiranjeevi\'ss daughter Sushmita Konidela in a prestigious manner.\r\nAnil Ravipudi is planning to complete the project quickly and slate the film for release during Sankranti 2026. Rumours have it that the film would be titled Sankranti Alludu and Chiranjeevi will be playing the role of Vara Prasad. The film is a hilarious entertainer and Anil Ravipudi will showcase Chiranjeevi\'s comic timing in a vintage manner.

Chiru new project launched spiritually

Chiranjeevi Anil Ravipudi project launched traditionally

<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;\">Sikandar (2025): What\'s Behind</h2>\r\nBollywood superstar Salman Khan who is known to score blockbusters on Eid is coming with Sikandar teaming with Murugadoss known for creative action entertainers. Sikandar OTT rights are bagged for a fancy sum by Netflix.The film hit the screens on 30 March 2025 and let us see what impact he created as Sikandar.&nbsp;\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;\">Sikandar (2025) Movie: Story Review</h2>\r\nSikandar story is all about an kind hearted man who is revered by one and all in his region and the shocking developments in his personal and professional journey.&nbsp;\r\nSanjay Rajkot aka Sikandar aka Raja Saab (Salman Khan) is the most revered and adored in his region and lives a happy life with his wife Rani Sahiba Saisri (Rashmika Mandanna) but shocking developments rocks the lives of him and those surrounding him.&nbsp;\r\nWhere this leads to and how it is related to Minister Pradhan (Sathyaraj), his son Arjun (Prateik Babbar), Encounter Specialist Prakash (Kishore) and others form the rest of the developments.&nbsp;\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;\">Salman Khan\'s Sikandar: Artists Review</h2>\r\nSalman Khan is known for his impactful and powerful performances. However much to the shock and disappointment of all, he just passed through the motions. He looked completely disconnected and even failed to come up with basic expressions. He didn\'t even perform stunts in an energetic manner.\r\nRashmika Mandanna is ok with her role. But she didn\'t get much scope to show her acting talent. The chemistry between Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna didn\'t make any impact.\r\nKajal Agarwal got an inconsequential role. Sathyaraj played a typical role with full of monotony. There is nothing much for him to do as any other actor could have done the role.&nbsp;\r\nSharman Joshi is ok and same is the case with Prateik Babbar. Jatin Sarna evoked few laughs on the screen. Others performed according to their roles.&nbsp;\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;\">Sikandar (2025) Film: Technicians Review</h2>\r\nSikandar story penned by A.R. Murugadoss is all about a influential kind hearted man who goes all out for the people who trusted him. Murugadoss came up with an emotional action entertainer featuring husband and wife. Those who expected an out and out action packed entrainer from Salman will be completely disappointed.&nbsp;\r\nRight from the start till the finish, the screenplay travels on a predictable trope offering no real twists and turns. The routine and monotonous elements in the narration ended up testing the patience of the movie lovers. Murugadoss story has many scenes that resembled many scenes from earlier films. The screenplay followed a linear pattern. In Telugu teen years back film named Anasuya with similar backdrop came with Ravi Babu and Bhumika in lead roles.\r\nPeople are left to wonder how come Murugadoss after taking three years time came with such outdated story and how Salman Khan gave green singal to the project. When the film ends, viewers will have a sigh of relief.\r\nThe music tuned by Pritam turned out to be pretty ordinary. The songs failed to register among viewers. As expected the chemistry between Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna on screen looked extremely odd. The background music of Santosh Narayanan failed completely. It didn\'t sync with well the storyline.\r\nThe Cinematography of Thirunavukarasu turned out to be pretty average. He is known add value with his Cinematography but this time he failed completely.Vivek Harshan\'s editing left a lot to be desired. There are many repetitive scenes that slowed the pace of the narration. But he couldn\'t be faulted as the story turned out to be weak. Production values are ok.\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;\">Sikandar Movie: 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;\">Salman Eid Release Factor</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Couple of Scenes</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;\">Sikandar Movie: 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;\">Songs, BGM&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Weak Story</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Obsolete Screenplay</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Pathetic Performances</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;\">Sikandar (2025) Hindi Movie: Rating Analysis</h2>\r\nAltogether, Sikandar turns out to be outdated emotional entertainer. Murugadoss turned out to be high on emotions and low on action. The trailer and teaser sent different signals and movie lovers feel they are taken for a ride.&nbsp;\r\nSalman just passed through the motions and so did others and Murugadoss thought that bringing people to theatres promising action entertainer and giving message on organ donations and others will turn the film into a hit but all this came for nothing as the plan backfired completely due to weak story, script, screenplay and direction and out and out cringe elements.&nbsp;\r\nConsidering all these aspects,&nbsp;Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Sikandar.

Sikandar Review

Mahesh reveals how he changed the scenes after Ram Charan blockbuster. Mahesh Babu recently revealed how he made changes in Khaleja and how this impacted the film\'s overall result. Speaking to scribes, when he was asked a question why he did not use horses in Khaleja to drive his fans crazy, he said with Trivikram Srinivas\' permission he will be revealing everything .\r\nHe said there was a scene planned with him riding the horse and chasing the villains but at the same time, Ram Charan\'s Magadheera released and this forced them to change the whole scene as Magadheera changed the whole equations and dynamics.\r\nHe said Magadheera was an unbelievable film and horse riding scenes blow the minds of all. Following this ,he said he called Trivikram Srinivas and told him that if they include horse riding scenes in Khaleja, it will not look good and comparisons will occur and so they used bikes in the scene.&nbsp;

MB on Khaleja Scene Changes

Changes Galore: Ram Charan hits, Mahesh Babu misses

The highly anticipated sequel MAD Square has taken the box office by storm, receiving a phenomenal response from audiences and critics alike. As a sequel to the superhit movie MAD (2023), MAD Square has generated immense excitement among fans, translating into impressive box office numbers. According to Day 1 trends, MAD Square has made a mind-blowing start, with a worldwide gross of approximately 20.8 Cr. This sensational start has shocked trade circles, particularly in Hyderabad City and the USA, where the film has performed exceptionally well.\r\nThe film\'s momentum continued on Day 2, with a gross of 16 Cr, taking the two-day total to 37.2 Cr worldwide. With a breakeven gross valued at 50 Cr, MAD Square is poised to reach break-even status by Sunday, on its third day itself. Day 3 and 4 advances are on full swing, indicating a strong momentum at the box office. MAD Square is cruising towards the $ 1 Million mark, having already crossed $ 850 K.\r\nDirected and written by Kalyan Shankar, MAD Square boasts an ensemble cast, including Narne Nithin, Sangeeth Shobhan, and Ram Nithin in lead roles. The film\'s music is composed by Bheems Ceciroleo, with cinematography by Shamdat Sainudeen and editing by Navin Nooli. With its impressive opening day collections and strong advances ahead, MAD Square is expected to have a promising run at the box office.&nbsp;\r\nProduced by Sithara Entertainments along with Fortune Four Cinemas and Srikara Studios, MAD Square has received positive reviews from critics, further boosting its box office prospects. As the film continues to perform well at the box office, fans and trade analysts alike are eagerly awaiting its next week\'s collections.&nbsp;

MAD Square Box Office Collections

MAD Square: A Box Office Phenomenon

Netizens mock Janhvi Kapoor walks on ramp for Lakme Fashion Walk.Janhvi Kapoor walked on the ramp for Lakme Fashion Week and she wore a black outfit. She made a dramatic entrance in a stunning Bandhani bodycon dress under a long black coat. She also opted for heels. Mid-stage, Janhvi took off her coat, posed, and continued her ramp walk. Instagram user Diet Sabya shared a video on their page with the caption, \"Oh...Janhvi walks for AFEW by Rahul Mishra.\"\r\nHowever,netizens trolled Janhvi for her ramp walk.\r\nHere is how fans reacted.\r\nA person wrote, \"Poo would scream MINUS.\" A comment read, \"Where are the real models????? It&rsquo;s so disappointing to see how Indian fashion prioritizes celebrities over actual models.\" \"Bouncing around a runaway is a new thing for the nepos? I really wish they left this to professional models only!\" asked an Instagram user. \"Too much !! Lost the rhythm.. feels like some teen trying to walk in heels,\" read another comment.\r\nA comment read, \"I was so tired of seeing bland girlies, but this is WOWZAAA.... We finally have a heroine who\'s giving drama, movie star extravaganza, aura like my fav 2000s girlies.\" \"Anybody who says she didn\'t slay is a fashion victim and should be dismissed,\" said a fan. \"The confidence and the walk, wow,\" read another comment.

Netizens troll Janhvi ramp walk

Netizens mock Janhvi Kapoor walks on ramp for Lakme Fashion Walk

Citadel 2 moves back. Priyanka Chopra's much awaited project Citadel 2 was postponed much to the disappointment of the movie lovers. Priyanka Chopra already completed shooting for Citadel 2 and she is now busy shooting for Mahesh Babu-Rajamouli's upcoming project SSMB29.

Now, a source shares that Amazon Prime has been delaying the project steaming till summer 2026. Following this the makers decided to hold all the Citadel spinoffs. Inside talk is Amazon MGM is "unhappy with what they have seen so far of Season 2."

Citadel 2 stars Richard Madden alongside Priyanka Chopra in the lead. The webseries has six episodes and stars Stanley Tucci, Lesley Manville, Ashleigh Cummings, Roland Mller, and Rahul Kohli in important roles.

Samantha and Varun Dhawan starred in Citadel Indian version titled Citadel-Honey Bunny and it was helmed by Raj and DK. The Indian makers are also planning for Citadel season 2 and it all depends on how Citadel 2 starring Priyanka Chopra performs and impresses movie lovers.&nbsp;