&nbsp; &nbsp; Mani Ratnam began his film journey without any cinema background. He is an MBA graduate who entered direction with passion and fresh ideas. His first film was the Kannada movie Pallavi Anupallavi in 1983. He then made the Malayalam film Unaroo and entered Tamil cinema with Pagal Nilavu. After a few Tamil films, he found his own voice with Mouna Ragam in 1986. The film was a blockbuster and showed his unique style of telling stories. People praised the way he handled emotions and relationships. Mouna Ragam was dubbed into Telugu and from then all his films reached Telugu audiences too.Rise With Powerful Stories And National Fame&nbsp; Mani Ratnam’s rise came with strong films that mixed art and mass appeal. He made Nayakan with Kamal Haasan and it became a cult classic. The film was even named in Time’s list of world’s best 100 films. Both Nayakan and Anjali went as India’s official entries to the Oscars. He then worked with Nagarjuna for Geethanjali, a love story between two terminally ill people. It was a big hit and remains the only Telugu film he has directed. Films like Agni Natchathiram, Thalapathy with Rajinikanth and Mammootty, and Anjali showed his grip on drama, emotion, and character detail. Thalapathy took inspiration from Karna and Duryodhana of Mahabharatam and became a huge success.Unique Style And Signature Themes &nbsp;Mani Ratnam has a peculiar style that is hard to copy. He shows human emotions in a real and subtle way. His characters feel natural and their conflicts come from simple life situations. He does not copy others and you rarely see other directors’ influence in his work. He frames shots with beauty and uses music and silence to tell the story. His films often deal with love, politics, family, and society. He made the Terrorism Trilogy with Roja, Bombay, and Dil Se. He also made a Romantic Trilogy with Mouna Ragam, Alai Payuthey or Sakhi, and O Kadhal Kanmani or Ok Bangaram. His work with Ilaiyaraaja and later A R Rahman created timeless music.Body Of Work Spanning Four Decades &nbsp;In forty years Mani Ratnam has given many classics. Roja and Bombay gave him nationwide fame. Iruvar or Iddaru told the story of MGR, Karunanidhi, and Jayalalithaa and was praised for its craft. He made Hindi films like Dil Se with Shah Rukh Khan and Guru with Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai. Films like Kannathil Muthamittal or Amrutha, Alai Payuthey or Sakhi, and Raavanan showed his range. He blends strong writing, visual beauty, and great performances. Each film feels fresh even today because he keeps up with the times and speaks to new audiences.Latest Works And Continuing Legacy&nbsp;&nbsp;Mani Ratnam never went out of fashion. His recent films Ok Bangaram, Nawab, and the two part epic Ponniyin Selvan prove he can still make quality cinema that connects with all ages. Ponniyin Selvan was a grand historical film that won praise for scale and storytelling. He is now busy with a new love story starring Vijay Sethupathi. Fans wait to see how he will show romance and human bonds this time. His journey from Pallavi Anupallavi to today shows constant growth and courage to try new ideas.CineJosh wishes Master Director Mani Ratnam a very happy birthday. We hope to see many more classics from him in the coming years.

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Mani Ratnam The Craftsman Of Evergreen Classics

&nbsp;Pawan Kalyan to address from house after ban. AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan planned to address a meeting in Hyderabad today on Telangana Formation Day and named the event as Telangana Nava Nirmana Sankalpa Sabha.However, cops refused to give him permission, citing law and order problems. Following this Pawan Kalyan, Dy CM of AP decided to address media. Sharing his decision, he posted, "I will address a press meet at my home in Jubilee Hills , today between &nbsp;4.30 to 5.30 pm.I hope Telangana police dept at least gives me permission to do a press meet with JSP leaders. Let’s see…"Earlier, Jana Sena planned to organize the meeting at Sandhya Convention in Gachibowli as part of Telangana Formation Day activities. The Serilingampally police rejected the request, referring to the recent controversy over alleged remarks by Prof K Nageshwar on Kalyan’s meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the criminal cases registered against the academic in AP.Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) chief Kalvakuntla Kavitha demanded apologies from Pawan Kalyan before he organize the meeting and even questioned his sincerity towards the state of Telangana.&nbsp;

Ban on Meeting: Pawan Kalyan daring decision

Pawan Kalyan to address from house after ban

&nbsp;Gunasekhar started his journey as an assistant to D V Narasaraju, Kranthi Kumar, and Ram Gopal Varma. He learned the craft of filmmaking by working with these well known names. In 1992 he turned director with Laathi. The film had a strong impact of Ram Gopal Varma’s style, but Gunasekhar added his own voice to the story. Laathi won many awards and gave him the Nandi Award for Best First Film Director. He followed it with the family drama Sogasu Chooda Tarama. The film had a fresh and bold theme for its time and won the Nandi Award for Best Film. These early films showed his courage to try new subjects and his skill in telling them well.Rise With Mainstream And Commercial Success Gunasekhar then made Ramayanam with child artists. The film was unique and gave Jr NTR his first full-length role as Lord Rama. After that he moved to big commercial films with Chudalani Vundi starring Megastar Chiranjeevi. He brought DTS sound technology to Telugu cinema for the first time and gave the film a stylish and rich look. The movie became a blockbuster. He continued with Manoharam, which dealt with terrorism and won Nandi Awards. The real turning point came in 2003 with Okkadu starring Mahesh Babu. The film was an all-time blockbuster and changed the career of both Mahesh Babu and Gunasekhar. He then worked again with Mahesh Babu for Arjun and Sainikudu, proving his command over large-scale action love stories.Recent Works And Return To MythologyGunasekhar is known for his peculiar style of making grandeur films with rich visuals and strong emotions. He does not stick to one genre. He has made socio political films, mythologies, action dramas, family stories, and social dramas. In 2015 he directed Rudhramadevi with Anushka Shetty. It was a historical film made in 3D and showed his love for big canvas storytelling. Recently, he made the mythological film Shaakuntalam with Samantha. Now he has come up with Euphoria, a new age social drama. The film connects with the youth and talks about present day issues in a fresh and lively way. This shows he keeps changing with time while keeping his signature grand style.Wishes For The Visionary DirectorGunasekhar stands as one of the few directors who can handle both mass films and mythological epics with the same ease. His work has range, scale, and a clear personal mark. From Laathi to Euphoria, his growth as a filmmaker is inspiring. CineJosh wishes the renowned director Gunasekhar a very happy birthday. May he have great health and huge success with all his upcoming projects. &nbsp;

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Gunasekhar The Master Of Grandeur Films

Rashmika remuneration becomes talking point. Rashmika Mandanna stole the hearts of all with her riveting performances in Allu Arjun's Pushpa, Vicky Kaushal's Chaava and Ranbir Kapoor's Animal. Currently she is starring in Cocktail 2 sharing screen presence with Shahid Kapoor under the direction of &nbsp;Homi Adajania.Rumours are spreading about her remuneration that she is getting a whopping Rs 15crs and sources say "I don't think these reports are true," and added "Considering her popularity across India and overseas markets, Rashmika may be commanding around ₹10 crore at the most, but ₹15 crore appears unlikely at this stage."The source adds &nbsp;"She may have entered the double-digit remuneration bracket in Bollywood, but figures beyond that are difficult to believe."Kriti Sanon is the other female lead and Shahid Kapoor will be drawing higher remuneration than both of them. Cocktail 2 is &nbsp;a spiritual sequel to the 2012 hit film Cocktail.

Rashmika remuneration shocks all

Rashmika remuneration becomes talking point

&nbsp;Alpha does away with Indo-Pak friendship angle. Alia Bhatt's spy thriller Alpha has been generating immense interest among movielovers. Shiv Rawail is the director for the film, which stars Sharvari Wagh and Bobby Deol in key roles.A source privy to the developments says, “With Alia Bhatt making an entry in the YRF Spy Universe as an assassin and not as a spy in Alpha, the film will not follow any usual or seen tropes from any of the earlier films from the spy verse. Alpha is an origin story of a girl who is raised to be a killing machine; there will be no friendship shown between India and Pakistan in this film."The source added , “There is also no India-Pak joint mission angle. Alpha will celebrate the bravery of India as it takes on the task to finish its enemies on its own with ruthless precision. Contrary to the rumours circulating on social media, Alpha is not a cross-border story built around diplomatic reconciliation between India and Pakistan. We can junk these rumours completely."

Alpha shocking decision over India vs Pak

Alpha does away with Indo-Pak friendship angle

&nbsp;Sonali Bendre comeback with Raakh. Sonali Bendre who during her hay days ruled the Indian film industry with her glamor is now set for a powerful comeback with Raakh.Raakh is a web series set in the backdrop of Delhi of 1970s at a time when parents believed that it was safe to send their children out alone after sun set.Sonali says “What drew me to Raakh was how layered and emotionally complex it is. While it unfolds as a thriller, at its heart it is a deeply human story.”“The series gave me the opportunity to explore emotional spaces I hadn’t tapped into before as an actor,” says Sonali. “Mona is a character who carries both vulnerability and quiet strength, and portraying her was incredibly rewarding. I hope audiences are as moved by the story as we were while bringing it to life.”Proshit Roy is directing the web series which stars Ali Fazal and Aamir Bashir in key roles.&nbsp;

Sonali Bendre braces for a comeback

Sonali Bendre comeback with Raakh

Ilaiyaraaja began his journey with a deep love for folk music and Western classical sounds. He learned music from a young age and worked hard to understand both Indian and Western styles. His first film as a music director was Annakili in 1976. The songs from Annakili became a huge hit and gave a new sound to Tamil cinema. He brought Tamil folk tunes into film music and made them fresh for the audience. This was the start of a career that would change Indian film music forever. His early work showed his peculiar style of mixing village folk, classical ragas, and Western harmonies in a simple yet powerful way.Rise As A Game Changer In Film Music &nbsp;By the mid 1980s Ilaiyaraaja became one of the biggest names in South Indian cinema. He was one of the first composers to use Western classical harmonies and string sections in Tamil film songs. In 1986 he became the first Indian composer to record a soundtrack with a computer for the film Vikram. He mixed folk songs with Tamil poetry and Western music and created a new style. He has composed over 7,000 songs for more than 1,000 films in 45 years. He also wrote and conducted a full symphony, becoming the first South Asian to do so. His music has played in more than 20,000 concerts and still rules playlists today.Unmatched Work In Telugu Cinema &nbsp;Ilaiyaraaja’s music in Telugu is loved across generations. Songs from the 80s and 90s are still heard daily by fans. He gave music to many classic films like Swathi Muthyam, Sagara Sangamam, Seethakokachiluka, Challenge, Sitara, Abhilasha, Ladies Tailor, Anveshana, Rudraveena, Geethanjali, Siva, Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, Aditya 369, Chanti, and Sri Rama Rajyam. His tunes carried emotion, celebration, and depth for every situation. The blend of folk roots, classical base, and Western orchestration became his signature. His background scores added life to scenes and his songs became part of people’s memories.Recent Work And Lasting Legacy &nbsp;Even now Ilaiyaraaja keeps composing and creating music that touches the heart. His work continues to inspire new musicians and fans. His legacy is not just in numbers but in the feeling his music gives. From village melodies to symphonies, his journey shows constant learning and passion. Cinejosh wish Maestro Ilaiyaraaja a very happy birthday and many more years of great music.

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Ilaiyaraaja The Evergreen Musical Maestro

&nbsp;Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda will work together again in a new romantic film by Mohit Suri. The movie is now in pre production and the team is planning the script, music, and shoot details. The shoot may start around October or November 2026. Fans are excited because the same team made Saiyaara which was loved by many people. Mohit Suri said coming back with the same team feels special and like destiny. He added that they are returning with fresh energy and new ideas.Ahaan is now shooting for Ali Abbas Zafar’s next film and will finish soon. Aneet is busy with her movie Shakti Shalini. After they complete these films, both actors will start work on Mohit Suri’s project. Many people online said the film is called Satranga, but reports say that is not true. The real title is not out yet.Mohit Suri is known for hit love stories like Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain that connect well with young audiences. His last film with Ahaan and Aneet, Saiyaara, became a fan favorite for its music and story. The new film will again focus on romance and strong emotions. The makers have not shared the release date but work is moving fast.The film may go on floors in the last three months of 2026. Ahaan is new to the industry but has gained attention for his looks and screen presence. Aneet is getting praise for her natural acting and choice of roles. With Mohit Suri’s music and storytelling, the film is already creating a lot of buzz among fans. &nbsp;

Blockbuster Saiyaara Trio Reuniting

Ahaan Panday And Aneet Padda Team Up Again With Mohit Suri

&nbsp;Ram Charan’s Peddi ticket bookings are now open in Andhra Pradesh for the June 3 release. Telangana fans are still waiting because the makers need government approval for higher ticket prices. The dynamic pricing of 600 rupees for premier shows is working big in favour of the film. Shows are going houseful within minutes of opening bookings in Andhra Pradesh. Fans are rushing to book tickets online and at theatres.Paid premieres on June 3 will run at 600 rupees on all screens. For the first 10 days, single screens will charge 247 rupees and multiplexes will charge 302 rupees. After day 10, prices will drop to normal rates of 145 rupees for single screens and 177 rupees for multiplexes. The film is directed by Buchi Babu Sana and has huge buzz after the trailer and songs.Telangana bookings for Peddi have not started yet. The team has asked for 300 rupees in single screens and 500 rupees in multiplexes. But reports say the Telangana government may not allow such high rates due to recent issues with ticket hikes. Many big films faced the same problem this year. With only two days left for the world release, fans in Telangana are waiting for the bookings to open.The movie stars Ram Charan as a fighter and also has Janhvi Kapoor and Jagapathi Babu in key roles. AR Rahman’s music and the strong story have raised expectations. Trade experts say Peddi may set new opening day records in Andhra Pradesh if Telangana also gets quick approval.

Peddi Bookings Opened With A Bang In AP

No word About Peddi Bookings Premiers In Telangana After Bookings Opened In Andhra

&nbsp;Suriya will play a doctor in his 48th film after the big hit Karuppu. The movie is a real-life story of a famous Chennai doctor. Director T J Gnanavel will make this film with Suriya. Zhagaram Studios will produce the project. This is the second time Suriya and Gnanavel are working together. Their last film Jai Bhim came on OTT in 2021 and won many awards for its strong message on justice. Fans are very excited to see this team again.Suriya will act as Dr Thiruvengadam Veeraraghavan in the film. The doctor is known as the Two Rupee Doctor for helping poor people for almost 50 years. He treated patients in Sri Kalyanapuram and Erukkancherry in North Chennai. He charged only 2 to 5 rupees and gave free care to those who had no money. Suriya’s film Karuppu became his biggest hit ever. The movie made more than 290 crore worldwide and is the top Tamil film of 2026. Karuppu released on May 15 2026 and was made by RJ Balaji with Trisha as the lead actress.Dr Thiruvengadam Veeraraghavan studied at Government Stanley Medical College. He worked in a company hospital for his income but ran a small clinic for poor people as a service. He started this work in the 1970s and continued till his death on August 16 2020. People loved him for his kind heart and simple life. The Indian government gave him the Padma Shri award in 2021 after his death.This is the fourth-highest award for people who do great work for the country. The new film will show his journey, his fight for the poor, and his strong values. Suriya is said to be doing a lot of study for the role. The shoot will start soon after Karuppu’s success. This movie will focus on health care, social services, and human kindness.

Suriya 48 To Be Made As An Inspirational Biopic

Suriya Plays Two Rupee Doctor In Powerful Biopic

&nbsp;Priyanka Mohan is now the Honorary Ambassador for Korea Tourism. The actress shared the news with fans and said she is happy and thankful for the big honor. She thanked the Korean government and the Korea Tourism Organization for choosing her. Priyanka said she will work to bring Korean culture closer to Indian people. She feels proud to help build a strong bond between India and Korea.The role comes after her Netflix film Made in Korea became a global hit. The movie got more than 13.5 million views and showed her love for Korean stories. Priyanka said Korea’s culture, food, and warm people have always inspired her. She called this a special step in her career and wants to show Indian fans why Korea is a great place to visit.Priyanka Mohan thanked the President of the Korea Tourism Organization for the trust and welcome. She is excited to promote Korea as a travel spot for Indian families and youth. Fans are happy with this news and see it as a proud moment for her. Priyanka is very popular in Tamil and Telugu films and has a big social media following.Priyanka's role will help more Indians learn about Korean music, drama, fashion, and places like Seoul and Busan. Many Indian tourists now visit Korea for K-pop, K-drama locations, and food. With Priyanka as the face of Korea Tourism in India, travel and cultural events will grow. This step will make the friendship between India and Korea even stronger.

Priyanka Mohan Korean Connection

Priyanka Mohan Becomes Korea Tourism Ambassador

&nbsp;Ram Charan said he will give his blood and hard work for fans and viewers. He spoke at the grand pre-release event of Peddi in Vijayawada. The actor said Peddi gave him a lot of peace as an artist. He shared that stories like Peddi come only once in ten years. He asked families to watch the film in theatres on June 4. He also said he wants Peddi to take self-respect to a higher level. Ram Charan thanked fans for their love and called the event a success meet.Ram Charan said Vijayawada is lucky for his family with big hits like Indra and Khaidi No 150. He praised director Buchi Babu Sana and said the film changed him as a person. He called Peddi a story of a man who falls and rises again. He said he trained hard every day and went to the gym before shoot. He felt the same energy he felt for Magadheera, Rangasthalam, and RRR. He thanked AR Rahman for his music and said it gave life to 280 days of work. He also praised Janhvi Kapoor and said she will become a bigger star than Sridevi. He ended by asking everyone to go home safe and bring families to theatres.Peddi is a much-awaited action drama that has created a big buzz across the country. The film is directed by Buchi Babu Sana and produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas. Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings are presenting the movie. The film will release worldwide on June 4 with special shows on June 3. The pre-release event in Vijayawada was a grand success with huge crowds. AR Rahman gave a live show that won many hearts. Director Buchi Babu said Peddi is a story of a player who fights for respect. He said he watched the film many times and cried every time.Producer Y Ravi Shankar said Peddi will be an event-like film and Ram Charan’s role will stay in hearts forever. He said the movie will break many records. Producer Satish Kilaru said Ram Charan worked for two years and got hurt three times during the shoot. Jagapathi Babu said his role Appalasuri is the best of his career. Janhvi Kapoor said the film is special and praised Ram Charan. Divyenndu Sharma said acting with Ram Charan was a great learning. Minister Kandula Durgesh and MP Kesineni Chinni wished the team and said the film would be a big hit. Ram Charan said he will keep working for fans all his life.