The Malayalam film industry has been churning out superhit investigative thrillers, and Kunchacko Boban\'s \'Officer on Duty\' is the latest addition to this list. Released on February 20, the film has been performing exceptionally well at the box office, earning 20 crores in just 4 days. Made with a budget of 12 crores, the film has already recovered its costs and is now reaping profits.&nbsp;\r\nThe film\'s success can be attributed to its engaging storyline, edge-of-the-seat content, and favorable word-of-mouth among the ticket-buying audience. Directed by Jithu Ashraf, \'Officer on Duty\' opened to positive to mixed reviews from critics, but has been enjoying a solid hold at the box office.&nbsp;\r\nThe film started its journey by earning 1.25 crores and went on to rake in 9.05 crores in the extended 4-day weekend. On Monday, it displayed a stronghold by earning 1.75 crores, more than the opening day. Again, on Tuesday, on day 6, it added another 1.61 crores, thus earning more than the opening day. Overall, \'Officer on Duty\' has earned 12.41 crore net at the Indian box office in 6 days.&nbsp;\r\nThe film has recovered its complete budget and yielded an ROI of 41 lakh, equaling 3.41% returns at the Indian box office. With this, \'Officer on Duty\' has joined the list of Mollywood\'s sixth success after Rekhachithram, Ponman, Oru Jaathi Jathakam, Daveed, and Bromance in 2025&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

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Manchu Vishnu is on a mission to showcase the divine story of Lord Shiva\'s devotee Kannappa on the big screen. Kannappa film directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh of Mahabharat fame is progressing at a brisk pace. The film\'s teaser will be released on 1 March 2025 in an extravagant manner.\r\nThe teaser was released today at a special event held in Mumbai. Akshay Kumar, Manchu Vishnu and director Mukesh Kumar Singh participated in the event. The film starred Prabhas, Mohan Lal, Akshay Kumar, kajal Agarwal in cameos while&nbsp; Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, Mukesh Rishi, Brahmanandam,Raghu Babu, Preity Mukhundhan and Madhoo are playing important roles.\r\nThe teaser is loaded with devotional elements and it will be available online on 1 March. Mukesh Kumar Singh said &ldquo;Directing stalwarts like Akshay, Mohanlal, and Prabhas was a wonderful experience. They are all extremely collaborative, bringing a lot of energy to their roles. Vishnu&rsquo;s passion for this film has been infectious, and we are committed to ensuring this incredible story reaches people everywhere,&rdquo;\r\nThe film is releasing on 28 April 2025 in a spectacular manner.&nbsp;

Kannappa teaser review

Kannappa teaser released

Salman Khan\'s upcoming project Sikandar directed by AR.Murugadoss is generating tremendous interest among movie lovers. The film which stars Rashmika Mandanna and Kajal Aggarwal as the female leads is racing for a spectacular release on 28 March 2025.\r\nIn the meantime, the makers released the teaser of Sikandar. In the teaser, Salman Khan tells the flashback and how he got the name Sikandar and comes with the announcement that he is out to clean the society. The teaser is loaded with powerful dialogues and in the meantime, Rashmika Mandanna and Sathyaraj are introduced.\r\nSikandar shows Salman Khan in the most rugged avatar. The film was shot in a lavish way in Hyderabad and Mumbai. Santosh Narayanan is the music director and Tirru, Vivek Harshan is the cinematographer and editor for the film. The film&rsquo;s songs are composed by Pritam.&nbsp; Sharman Joshi, and Prateik Babbar are playing important roles in the film. Sajid Nadiadwala is the producer for the film.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Sikandar teaser released

Sikandar teaser review

Priyamani married Mustafa Raja in 2017 and now speaking to scribes, recollected how she was targetted on internet with hatefilled message due to her interfaith marriage.\r\nShe said &ldquo;When I announced my engagement, I just wanted to share this happy moment with people whom I honestly believed genuinely cared for me. However, I don&rsquo;t know for what rhyme or reason, unnecessary hate started pouring in and the love jihad accusations followed. They even went to the extent of saying that, when we have kids tomorrow, they would join ISIS.\"\r\nShe went on to add &ldquo;I understand that since I belong to the media and the film industry, you can say what you want. But why do you want to attack somebody who is not at all (a part of these things)? You don&rsquo;t even know who that person is. It took a toll on me for 2-3 days because I kept getting a lot of messages. Even now, if I post something with him, nine out of ten comments will be about our religion or caste.\"\r\nPriyamani was last seen in Officer on Duty and is now starring in Vijay\'s Jana Nayagan. She will be seen in the Family Man 3 webseries alongside Manoj Bajpayee.\r\n&nbsp;

Priyamani on interfaith marriage hatred

Priyamani talks about hatred on her interfaith marriage

Kayadu Lohar, the Assamese beauty is creating waves on the big screen. She scored a hit with the recent flick Pradeep Ranganathan\'s Dragon, which released in Telugu as Return of The Dragon. The film directed by Ashwath Marimuthu is attracting everyone. The chemistry between Pradeep Ranganathan and Kayadu Lohar is captivating all.\r\nIn the meantime, Kayadu Lohar who is romancing Vishwak Sen in her next film Funky teased fans with her message. She posted &ldquo;I am coming back to Tollywood very soon. Everyone is appreciating my work and loving me on-screen. What else can I ask for? Thank you once again, and I love you guys. I&rsquo;ll see you soon in theaters,&rdquo;\r\nShe even promised to learn Telugu much to the delight of all the movie lovers. Kayadu made her debut with Sree Vishnu\'s action entertainer Alluri but the film failed to make an impact at the&nbsp; box office.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Dragon beauty for Tollywood delight

Kayadu Lohar teases Tollywood movie lovers

Fan wars are common in South and a netizen trolled saying Thalapathy Vijay is better than Suriya. In the midst of all this,Suriya's wife Jyothika reacted to the entire incident.

Sharing her views,she responded with a laughing emoji. While there are numerous supportive comments under Jyotika&rsquo;s recent post, some trolls left comments like, &ldquo;Pradeep Ranganathan better than ur husband Suriya,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Truth is vijay is better than ur husband and husband brother way ahead 1st tell them to beat dragon and love today collection.&rdquo; Some comments also read, &ldquo;Vijay is better than your husband.&rdquo; and &ldquo;Thalapathy Vijay &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; suriya, karthi, suriya father.&rdquo; Jyotika responded to one of the comments claiming Vijay was &lsquo;better than&rsquo; Suriya with a laughter emoji.

Reddit and people on Instagram reacted to Jyotika replying to the troll comment that has now been deleted. Posting a screenshot, a Reddit user wrote, &ldquo;Jyothika response to a VJ kanni.&rdquo; Another commented, &ldquo;Audacity to tell a woman that other person is better than her husband.&rdquo; One joked, &ldquo;we got jyothika involved in fan wars before gta vi.&rdquo; Some, however, wondered why she was &lsquo;getting involved&rsquo; in a fan war, with an Instagram user commenting, &ldquo;Why are you replied that negative comment because then only you can get media attention right, total family jealous other actors success. (sic)&rdquo;

Jyothika on  trolls on Suriya

Jyothika on trolls saying Vijay better than Suriya

Power Star Pawan Kalyan\'s period entertainer Hari Hara Veera Mallu directed by Jyothi Krishna is racing for a spectacular release on 28 March 2025. Though the makers are confirming the same, with Pawan yet to wrap up the remaining part of the shoot, doubts clouds are hovering over its release.\r\nIn the meantime, Nidhi Agerwal who is playing the female lead spoke about Pawan Kalyan in the film. She said \'We have been working for Hari Hara Veera Mallu since 2-3 years. You have watched the video of Pawan Kalyan interacting with cast and the technical crew during Kollagothinadiro song.For the film, Pawan Kalyan has been engrossed and got involved and observed each and every detail right from the script.He also worked not only for his role but for the dialogues\'\r\nNidhi continued \'I and Pawan Kalyan rehearsed for our roles in the film and also discussed about various scenes.If rehearsals are done in this way, shoot will move smoothly and time will not be wasted.The workshop gave me a good memory\'The film is relasing in two parts and the first part is titled Hari Hara Veera Mallu-Sword vs Spirit.\r\nKeeravani is the music director while Bobby Deol is playing the powerful role of Moghul Emperor Aurangazeb.&nbsp;

Pawan engrossed in HHVM

Nidhi Agerwal on Pawan involvement in Hari Hara Veera Mallu

Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj\'s highly anticipated movie \'Coolie\' is one of the biggest films of the year, not just in Kollywood but across South India. With massive expectations and a high-octane action-packed narrative, the film is now in the final stages of shooting. Fans are eagerly awaiting the official confirmation of the teaser release, along with the film\'s release date. Every glimpse from the film has showcased intense action sequences, including Shruti Haasan\'s character, which appears to be designed as an action-oriented role.\r\nIn a surprising promotional shift, the makers have unveiled a glamorous addition to \'Coolie\' - a special dance number featuring Pooja Hegde. This marks the first time director Lokesh Kanagaraj is incorporating a full-fledged glamour song in his filmography. Sun Pictures has officially hinted at this update, leading to speculation that the first single from the movie will be this track, or at the very least, its poster will be revealed soon. This unexpected twist has raised excitement, blending high-intensity action with commercial elements, making \'Coolie\' one of the most awaited films of the year.\r\nThe teaser of \'Coolie\' is locked and set for release soon, and fans are eagerly awaiting the official confirmation. With the film\'s release date expected to be announced soon, the excitement surrounding \'Coolie\' is reaching new heights. The film\'s blend of high-octane action and commercial elements has made it one of the most anticipated films of the year.\r\nWith the addition of Pooja Hegde\'s glamorous dance number, \'Coolie\' is set to raise the bar with its unique blend of action and glamour. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj\'s decision to incorporate a full-fledged glamour song in his filmography has added a new dimension to the film. As the teaser release and film\'s release date approach, fans are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to experience \'Coolie\' on the big screen.\r\n<div></div>

Pooja Glamorous Addition to Coolie

Coolie Set to Raise the Bar with Its Unique Blend of Action and Glamour

Kannada superstar Shivarajkumar, who is currently recovering from cancer, has shared exciting details about his upcoming film projects. In a recent interview, Shivanna revealed that he will resume film shooting from March, starting with the film \"SRK131\". After completing this project, he will join the sets of Ram Charan\'s highly anticipated pan-India film #RC16, directed by Buchibabu Sana and featuring music by AR Rahman.\r\nShivanna expressed his enthusiasm about working on #RC16, stating that his role in the film will be special. He also shared updates about his health, revealing that he is slowly recovering from cancer and is expected to be fully recovered by March. Despite being advised to take rest for a month, Shivanna is eager to get back to work and has planned to join the sets of #RC16 on March 5. His fans are thrilled to hear about his recovery and are eagerly awaiting his return to the big screen.\r\nShivanna\'s interview also highlighted his gratitude for the love and support he has received from his fans during his battle with cancer. He expressed his appreciation for the well-wishes and encouragement he has received, which has motivated him to recover quickly and get back to work. With multiple exciting projects lined up, including #RC16 and \"SRK131\", Shivanna\'s fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming months.\r\nThe news of Shivanna\'s recovery and his upcoming film projects has sent waves of excitement among his fans. His comeback to films is highly anticipated, and his role in #RC16 is expected to be a special one. With his characteristic enthusiasm and dedication, Shivanna is set to make a strong comeback to the film industry, and his fans are eagerly waiting to witness his magic on the big screen once again.\r\n&nbsp;

SK Opens Up About His Role in RC16

Shivaraj Kumar Special Role in RC16 and His Recovery from Cancer

Hot Hunk Rana entered into various business and he is also into food chain business. Now, the rates at Rana Food Stores is showing stars to everyone. The exorbitant prices are shocking everyone.\r\nRana recently inaugurated the Food Stores along with his wife Miheka in the presence of top Tollywood celebrities. He sent signals that his Food Store is only for celebrities only and not for commoners as it is located at the posh Banjara Hills region.\r\n200gms tomatos at Rana Food Store is priced at Rs 850. This means Kg tomato comes at Rs 4250. Similarly tender coconut is priced at Rs 1000. Recently Rajamouli visited his foodcourt along with his wife Rama. All the items at the foodcourt are imported from foreign and so they are priced at such exorbitant rates.\r\nCommoners are however having varying views about the rates at Rana Food Court.&nbsp;

Exorbitant rates at Rana Food Stores

Rana Food Stores rates shows stars

Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna\'s film Chhaava is going great guns at the box office. People are thronging the theatres to experience the visual spectacle of Chaava on the big screen. In the midst of all this, it is coming out that theatre screening Chhaava watched fire resulting in the disruption of the screening.\r\nThe incident happened in Select Citywalk Mall in Delhi. A spokesperson for the Select Citywalk Mall issued a statement and said, \"We are aware of the short circuit incident which happened at the adjoining multiplex. We are assisting the multiplex team and the authorities, and extending full cooperation to them. There was no harm to any human life. Routine operations at Nexus Select Citywalk remain unaffected.\"\r\nA fan shared \"When people realised that the fire broke out inside the hall and smoke was billowing, people started screaming. It was a small fire. As the fire alarm went off, cinema hall staff came in and asked everyone to leave quickly,\"\r\nThe film is a period drama on the life of legendary Maratha King Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.&nbsp;

Fire in theatre screening Chhaava

Theatre screening Chhaava catches fire

Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan and Mannat are deeply attached and fans relate him with it. Now it is coming out that Shah Rukh Khan along with his family is leaving Mannat.\r\nThe reason behind Shah Rukh\'s decision is he has decided to renovate the portion of Mannat. A source shared that the renovation work will start from May and before that Shah Rukh along with his children&nbsp; Aryan, Suhana, and AbRam&nbsp; and wife Gouri will be relocating to four floors of a luxury apartment building in the nearby Pali Hill area of Bandra.\r\nFor the renovation, which includes a long-proposed extension of the bungalow, Shah Rukh should get the court permission . Mannat is a Grade III heritage structure, and any structural change can only take place after securing proper permissions. But now that the renovation is set to begin in just over a couple of months, Shah Rukh and his family will be relocating to a new address.\r\n<div></div>