The Telugu film industry is facing a major crisis due to piracy with recent releases like Thandel and Ram Charan and Shankar Game Changer being largely affected. Despite the producers requests to stop piracy the issue persists causing significant damage to the industry. In a shocking incident an RTC bus was found playing a pirated version of Thandel and the team revealed the details of the bus.\r\nThe piracy issue has become a major concern for the Telugu film industry with HD prints of movies being leaked on the release day itself. This has resulted in a section of audiences opting to watch the movies on their mobiles or TVs instead of visiting theaters. Producer Bunny Vas took to Twitter to express his concern sharing details of the bus and a picture of the pirated copy playing on the bus.\r\nBunny Vas urged the APSRTC Chairman Konakalla Narayana Rao to issue a strict circular prohibiting the screening of pirated movie footage in all buses across the state. The producers are hoping that the authorities will take immediate action to curb piracy and protect the interests of the film industry. With the rise of piracy the Telugu film industry is facing a significant challenge and it remains to be seen how the authorities will respond to this issue.\r\nThe piracy issue is not only affecting the Telugu film industry but also disrespecting the hard work of creators. The producers are appealing to the audience to support the industry by watching movies in theaters and saying no to piracy. As the issue continues to plague the industry it is essential for the authorities to take swift action to address the problem and protect the interests of the film industry.

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Thandel Facing Piracy 

Tandel Piracy Strikes Again Telugu Film Industry Suffers

Nandamuri Balakrishna latest movie Daaku Maharaj has been making waves at the box office since its release on January 12. The film which features Bobby Deol Pragya Jaiswal Shraddha Srinath and Urvashi Rautela in key roles received a super hit talk due to its engaging storyline and Balakrishna action sequences. However the OTT release of the film has been shrouded in uncertainty leaving fans eagerly waiting for an update.\r\nThe OTT streaming rights of Daaku Maharaj have been acquired by Netflix and initially it was expected that the film would be made available on the platform by the second week of February coinciding with Valentine Day. However due to the slow progress of dubbing work for other languages the OTT release is likely to be delayed further. According to reports the film will be released in Telugu Tamil Kannada Malayalam and Hindi and the makers are planning to bring it to OTT streaming only after 50 days from the date of release.\r\nThe Producers Council rule which stipulates that a film should be brought to OTT only after 50 days from the date of release is also being strictly implemented by the movie team. As a result the OTT release of Daaku Maharaj is expected to be delayed until the first week of March. The film success in Telugu and Hindi has generated significant interest among fans who are eagerly waiting for the OTT release.\r\nWith the delay in OTT release fans of Nandamuri Balakrishna will have to wait a little longer to watch Daaku Maharaj on Netflix. However the film success at the box office and the anticipation surrounding its OTT release are a testament to the movie engaging storyline and Balakrishna impressive performance.

Daaku Maharaj OTT Update

Reason Behind Delay Of Daaku Maharaaj OTT

Nani has teamed up with director Srikanth Odela for the second time with The Paradise. a film that promises to be the costliest in Nani career and the biggest for a non tier 1 star film. With a budget of around 150 Cr The Paradise is generating significant buzz thanks to the successful combination of Nani and Srikanth Odela who previously worked together on Dasara. Producer Sudhakar Cherukuri who also produced Dasara is backing this project on a grand scale.\r\nThe latest reports suggest that The Paradise glimpse will be released this weekend introducing the world of the film to audiences. The team is planning to release a glimpse to create hype around the project which has already generated significant interest due to the success of Dasara. Anirudh is composing the music for the film adding to the excitement. Although the official date is not announced yet the glimpse is expected to be released on February 15th.\r\nThe pre production works are in the final stage and the movie will go on floors soon. Nani is currently working on HIT 3 which is announced for a May end release. The Paradise is likely to target a 2026 summer release. With the theatrical and non theatrical business deals almost closed the film craze is evident in the trade and among audiences.\r\nThe Dasara combination of Nani and Srikanth Odela has created a stir in the industry and The Paradise is expected to be a grand venture. With its massive budget and talented team the film is likely to be a gamechanger in Nani career. As the glimpse releases this weekend fans can expect a thrilling ride into the world of The Paradise.

The Paradise Glimpse Date

The Paradise Glimpse to Release This Weekend

Jagapathi Babu the renowned Telugu actor celebrates his birthday today. With a career spanning over three decades Jagapathi Babu has become synonymous with versatility effortlessly essaying a wide range of roles. Born to legendary producer and director V Madhusudhana Rao Jagapathi Babu made his debut with Simha Swapnam in 1989. Although his early films did not bring him the desired success he persevered and gained popularity with films like Jagannatakam Peddarikam and Balaramakrishnulu.\r\nA Breakthrough and a Career Rebirth\r\nJagapathi Babu breakthrough role came with Ram Gopal Varma Gaayam in 1993 which earned him a reputation as a serious actor. However he surprised everyone by transitioning into a family hero with Subhalagnam in 1994 which became a blockbuster and brought him closer to family and female audiences. He continued to deliver superhit family films including Aayanaki Iddaru Subhamasthu and Maa Aavida Collector. Jagapathi Babu ability to adapt to different roles and genres has been his greatest strength.\r\nA New Chapter as an Antagonist\r\nIn 2014 Jagapathi Babu decided to quit lead roles and made a successful transition to playing antagonists with Nandamuri Balakrishna Legend. His villainous roles in films like Lakshyam and others have been widely acclaimed. He has also explored web series including Parampara on Disney+ Hotstar. He is currently playing a crucial role in Ram Charan Buchi Babu Sana film and also many other movies.&nbsp;\r\nAs Jagapathi Babu celebrates his birthday CineJosh wishes him a very happy and healthy birthday and many more memorable characters in his future endeavors.

Happy Birthday to Master of Versatility

Happy Birthday To Man Of Many Faces Jagapathi Babu

Vijay Deverakonda upcoming spy thriller currently known as VD12 is generating massive anticipation among audiences. The film marks the first collaboration between Deverakonda and director Gowtam Tinnanuri known for Jersey. VD12 is the most expensive film in Vijay Deverakonda career and its title teaser is set to release today evening. The teaser will be released in Telugu Tamil and Hindi with prominent actors lending their voices for each version.\r\nSuriya will narrate the Tamil version Ranbir Kapoor has voiced the Hindi version and Jr NTR is lending his voice for the Telugu version. According to closed sources VD12 is a two-part film with a fresh approach. The Telugu title for the film is reportedly Samrajyam while the title for other languages will be Kingdom. The teaser is said to have come out extraordinarily and the team is confident about the film success\r\nUnlike typical multipart films VD12 part one is said to have a complete story and an ending which will provide scope for a sequel. The script for the sequel is already reportedly ready and if the first part receives a positive response the second part will go into production immediately. The producers have invested heavily in the film confident in its content and Vijay Deverakonda stardom.\r\nWith the title and teaser release audiences can expect a thrilling ride. VD12 unique approach to storytelling and its grand scale have generated significant buzz and fans are eagerly awaiting the film release. As the anticipation builds Vijay Deverakonda fans are excited to see what the actor has in store for them with VD12.

Anticipation Builds For VD12

Is VD12 A Two Part Film

Akira accompanies Pawan in spiritual sojourn. It is known that Power Star Pawan Kalyan Dy CM of Andhra Pradesh is embarking on the temple tour visiting the renowned temples in the southern states Tamil Nadu and Kerala.\r\nToday he landed in Kochi Kerala and visited the renowned Agastya Maharshi Temple. The picture of Pawan Kalyan at the Agastya Maharshi Temple is going viral and along with him it is seen that his son Akira Nandan also accompanied him.\r\nPawan Kalyan and Akira snaps are going viral and both are seen in spiritual outfits. Even TTD Governing Council member Sri Anandasai also accompanied Pawan Kalyan during his tour.\r\nOn the work front Pawan Kalyan is currently busy with high profile films period entertainer Hari Hara Veera Mallu directed by Jyothi Krishna Ustaad Bhagat Singh directed by Harish Shankar and also OG under the direction of Sujith.&nbsp;

Akira accompanies Pawan

Pawan along with Akira for spiritual yatra

Mohammad Kaif praises Ram Charan. Ram Charan popularity increased tremendously ever since the sensation he created with Rajamouli magnum opus RRR. Ram Charan cast a magic spell with his performance in the role of freedom fighter Alluri Seeta Rama Raju in the film.\r\nNow star cricketer Mohammad Kaif who met Ram Charan heaped praises on him. Sharing his picture along with Ram Charan he posted You meet him and you want to do a Naatu Naatu step. Such a global super star but so down to earth. You made all of us proud. Best wishes for many more hits Fans are super thrilled with Kaif praising Ram Charan in such a way.\r\nMd Kaif happened to meet Ram Charan when he visited Mumbai and watched the ISPL T10 cricket league at Dadoji Konddev Stadium in Mumbai. Ram Charan recently entertained with Game Changer and is currently busy with his films RC16 with Buchhi Babu Sana and RC17 with Sukumar.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Star cricketer praises Global Star

Mohammad Kaif praises Ram Charan

Mass Ka Das Vishwak Sen is getting ready to show his power at the box office on Valentines Day with his upcoming film Laila. The film directed by Ram Narayan is racing for a spectacular release on 14 Feb 2025.\r\nThe film\'s promotions are reaching new heights and according to the latest, here is the film\'s censor details. The film got A certificate from the censor board for its adult dialogues and double meaning content. The film\'s runtime is 2 hours 16 minutes including ads and it is touted to be an out and out entertainer.\r\nInside talk is the tilm will turnout to be a funtastic blockbuster. Akanksha Sharma is the female lead in the film in which Vishwak Sen is coming with an experiment donning the female lead. Now it has to be seen whether the inside talk will turn out to be true at the box office and Laila turnsout to be a romantic hit this Valentines Day.&nbsp;

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Laila censor details out

Chiranjeevi embarrasses himself Organisers embarrass Nagarjuna. Mega Star Chiranjeevi of late has been promoting various films gracing the pre release events. Nagarjuna on the other hand is over the moon with his son Naga Chaitanya latest film Thandel getting the success talk.\r\nHowever in the meetings while Chiranjeevi with his speech embarrassed himself organisers on the other hand in the Thandel success meet embarrassed Nagarjuna. At the success meet of Thandel the organisers aried an AV featuring Nagarjuna films and it showed Nagarjuna flirting with heroines using double meaning dialogues. Nag is clearly embarrassed as it was aired in front of his son Naga Chaitanya and his daughter in law Sobhita Dhulipala. While speaking at the event Nagarjuna asked the organisers to be careful next time when they come with an AV on him.\r\nChiranjeevi promoted Brahmanandam Raja Gowtham Brahma Anandam and during the event he shocked all with his talk. He said he asks his son Ram Charan to have a son to that he can continue the mega legacy and also said like his house looks like a women hostel. He also shocked all saying his grandfather had two wives and had an affair with another woman and also added that no one knows how many affairs he had. With his talk many feel Chiranjeevi embarrassed himself and became a laughing stock and gave material to the trollers on social media.&nbsp;

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Chiranjeevi embarrasses himself Organisers embarrass Nagarjuna

Urvashi Rautela on Dabidi Dibidi criticism. Balakrishna Daaku Maharaaj directed by Bobby entertained mass action lovers releasing during sankranti. The film starred Bobby Deol in the powerful role of the antagonist while Pragya Jaiswal Shraddha Srinath and Urvashi Rautela as the female leads.\r\nHowever the song Dabidi Dibidi shot on Balakrishna and Urvashi Rautela attracted lot of criticism for its choreography. Speaking to scribes Urvashi Rautela said When you look at my rehearsal clips everything went really well. It was like how we usually choreograph for any song. I was working with Master Shekar with whom I have collaborated before this was my fourth time. So it was not like I was shocked or doing something completely out of the ordinary. During rehearsals everything was smooth and under control. But honestly everything happened so suddenly that its been hard to assess why people are talking about the choreography in this way. We did not realise it would be received like this because during rehearsals everything went as planned.\r\nShe added We never expected people to talk about it in this manner. As a team we truly did not anticipate this reaction.

Bombshell on Dabidi Dibidi

Urvashi Rautela on Dabidi Dibidi criticism

NTR heads to forests. Currently Super Star Mahesh Babu is busy with his project SSMB29 under the direction of Rajamouli. Priyanka Chopra is the female lead and rumours of John Abraham Nana Patekar Prithviraj Sukumaran being part of the project are doing rounds. Inside talk is Rajamouli is shooting important scenes involving Mahesh Babu in the forests.\r\nIn the midst of all this reports are coming that NTR is also heading to forests for his next project. It is known that NTR is teaming with Prashanth Neel of KGF fame. Currently shooting is underway in the Vikarabad without NTR being part of it. NTR will join the shoot after taking a break from War 2.\r\nPrashanth Neel decided to take a different backdrop for this project unlike in KGF and Uggram. Tovino Thomas is playing an important role in the film which stars Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead. The music for the film is tuned by Ravi Basrur.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Young Tiger to prowl in forests

NTR heads to forests

Chiranjeevi on re entering politics. Mega Star Chiranjeevi quit politics long time back and is currently concentrating on enthralling and entertaining movie lovers on the big screen. However whenever he made his appearance as the chief guest at any festival celebrations at a political event rumours increased over his political return.

When he spoke about Jana Sena his brother Pawan Kalyan party rumours about his reentry resurfaced. However Chiranjeevi during the pre release event of Brahma Anandam put paid to all those rumours. He said he is happy doing films and he is currently focussing on entertaining movie lovers.

He said he will stay for politics for his lifetime and added that he is meeting political leaders only with regards to issues related to the film industry. He made it clear that his political dreams and ambitions will be fulfilled by his brother Pawan Kalyan Jana Sena party. Currently Pawan Kalyan is the Dy CM of Andhra Pradesh.