Allu Arjun and Atlee’s much awaited Raaka has become one of Indian cinema’s biggest upcoming projects. Formerly known as AA22xA6, the sci-fi action epic is produced by Sun Pictures and has been mounted on a massive scale. However, fresh reports suggest that its previously discussed 2027 release window could now change.Raaka was earlier expected to arrive during the Christmas season of 2027, but production delays have reportedly forced the team to reconsider the timeline. According to a recent industry report, filming may continue until March or April 2027, leaving Atlee additional time for extensive post production and visual effects work before the theatrical release.The film stars Deepika Padukone, Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna and Janhvi Kapoor in important roles, while Allu Arjun is reportedly playing multiple characters. Hollywood star Will Smith has also been linked to the project, with reports suggesting discussions for a key antagonist role, although his participation has not been officially confirmed by the makers.The latest reports indicate that Raaka could now target Republic Day 2028 or, if production schedules require more time, a summer 2028 release. The makers are yet to announce an official date. With leading international VFX studios reportedly involved and Atlee seeking extensive post production time, the delay could ultimately help deliver the ambitious visual spectacle. - Veda &nbsp;

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Rumours About Raaka Release

Allu Arjun Raaka Release Plans Face Fresh Uncertainty

Mega Star Chiranjeevi's Vishwambhara directed by Mallidi Vasishta of Bimbisara fame are waiting in the wings for a longtime.The film is a socio fantasy entertainer and the makers have been working on CGI and VFX for a longtime.Now, sources share that the makers are planning to release the film on 12 Jan 2027. It is known that Chiranjeevi's another film Kaaka already announced the release date as 13 Jan 2027.Now,the final call will be taken by Chiranjeevi . A source shares “Discussions are underway to release the film on January 12. It is the kind of film that can appeal to audiences from six to 60, making the festival season an ideal window,”"A few key scenes were canned recently, and the entire shooting part is expected to be completed in the next couple of days,” The film stars Trisha as the female lead and &nbsp;Aashika Ranganath, Ramya Pasupuleti, Esha Chawla, and Ashrita Vemuganti Nanduri are playing important roles.---- Pramod Nandivada

Vishwambhara planning Sankranthi release

Vishwambhara locking Sankranthi release

&nbsp;&nbsp; Superstar Rajinikanth enjoys a huge fan following among all sections of movie lovers. Rajinikanth's fan following is immense even among kids and many throng to watch his films along with their parents on the first day.All eyes are on his upcoming film Jailer2. The film directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar is the cynosure of all eyes as it is the sequel to the hit film Jailer. The film is set for a grand release on 15 October 2026.In the meantime, reports are coming that the film got A certificate from the members of the Censor Board. This comes as a shock to Rajinikanth, as A certificate robs majority section of his fans of watching the film. The makers are trying their best to get U/A certificate from the Censor Board.The film stars Hrithik Roshan and Vijay Sethupathi in cameos while SJ Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty, Vidya Balan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Anna Rajan and Jatin Sarna are joining the cast. The music is tuned by Anirudh Ravichander.- Pramod Nandivada

Jailer 2 gets censor shock

Jailer 2 for Adults Only

&nbsp;&nbsp;Shah Rukh-Atlee for a Kollywood project. Shah Rukh Khan's market and Bollywood's sagging fortunes at the box office was revived with the action entertainer Jawan. The film directed by Atlee turned out to be a huge hit.From then on the talk of sequel to Jawan did rounds but nothing materialised. Currently Atlee is directing Allu Arjun's Raaka and exciting reports are coming that the film will feature Shah Rukh Khan in a powerful special role.Shah Rukh Khan is currently busy with King. The film directed by Siddharth Anand stars his daughter Suhana Khan in important role with Deepika Padukone being the female lead. The film is releasing on 24 Dec 2026.In the meantime, reports are coming that Shah Rukh Khan asked Atlee to explore a project in Kollywood.Shah Rukh Khan is keen to expand his market down south. The project is expected to go to sets once Atlee completed Raaka. Shah Rukh Khan earlier endeared to all with Chennai Express in which he paid tributes to Super Star Rajinikanth with Lungi Dance.Shah Rukh Khan is also in discussions with star director Prashanth Neel of KGF and Salaar fame.One of the projects is expected to be bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers and the budget is touted to be over Rs 800-1000crs.- Pramod Nandivada

SRK-Atlee coming together again?

Shah Rukh-Atlee for a Kollywood project

&nbsp;Koffee with Karan happens to be the most popular TV show and Karan Johar who is hosting the show is now into its 9 season. The show is running successfully and now inside talk is, Tollywood stars are set to enter the show.Inside talk is Icon Star Allu Arjun and Rowdy Star Vijay Deverakonda are set to enter the show soon. The episode will be premiered on Diwali. A source shares "Both Allu Arjun and Vijay Deverakonda are reported to appear in the new season. Vijay Deverakonda previously featured on the show alongside Ananya Panday during the promotion of Liger, while Allu Arjun will be making his debut on the talk show."The source added "Other celebrities expected to feature this season include Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Samay Raina, Farah Khan, Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Lakshya, and Janhvi Kapoor."In the last season, celebrities like Rajamouli, Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Vijay Deverakonda, and Samantha Prabhu participated in the show.&nbsp; ---- Pramod Nandivada&nbsp;

Tollywood stars to liven Koffee With Karan 9

Tollywood stars to enter Koffee with Karan 9

Nandamuri Balakrishna is reportedly set to collaborate with filmmaker Koratala Siva for his upcoming NBK112 project. According to industry buzz, Koratala has requested 110 consecutive days of bulk dates to execute the ambitious action drama smoothly. Balakrishna is said to have readily agreed after being impressed by the script and its scale.The reported collaboration has created considerable excitement among Nandamuri fans, particularly because Koratala is known for combining commercial cinema with emotional and socially relevant themes. For NBK112, reports suggest the filmmaker is planning powerful action blocks while retaining strong emotional depth and a mass oriented characterization tailored specifically to Balakrishna’s screen image.If current reports materialise, regular shooting for NBK112 could commence during the second week of October. Industry circles are also speculating that the makers have registered a powerful title for the project, although the official name has not yet been announced. The production is expected to be mounted on a substantial scale.Balakrishna already has another project with Gopichand Malineni in his lineup, while the reported Koratala collaboration adds another major film to his busy schedule. With Koratala’s distinctive filmmaking approach and Balakrishna’s trademark mass appeal coming together, expectations are naturally soaring. An official announcement regarding NBK112’s cast, title and shooting schedule is awaited. - Veda&nbsp;

Balayya Accepts Koratala Request 

Balakrishna Gives Green Signal To Koratala Siva Regarding NBK112

&nbsp;Kamal Haasan and director Shankar’s long pending Indian 3 is reportedly back in focus after uncertainty surrounded the sequel following Indian 2. A substantial portion of Indian 3 was filmed alongside its predecessor, but disappointing box office results led to questions about whether the highly anticipated franchise continuation would eventually reach theatres.Indian 2, released worldwide on July 12, 2024, brought Kamal Haasan back as the iconic Senapathy. Despite its pan India release and huge expectations, the film received a mixed response and underperformed commercially. This subsequently triggered speculation that Indian 3 could be redirected to an OTT platform instead of receiving a theatrical release.According to recent industry reports, only minor patchwork and computer graphics work remain for Indian 3. The makers are said to be preparing to resume post production soon, although no official release date has been announced. If completed as planned, the film could once again bring Shankar’s vigilante saga to theatres.Indian 3 is expected to continue the story featuring Kamal Haasan, alongside several actors from Indian 2, including Siddharth, SJ Suryah, Bobby Simha, Rakul Preet Singh and Priya Bhavani Shankar. Lyca Productions and Red Giant Movies are backing the franchise, with audiences now waiting for an official update. - Veda

Fresh Update About Indian 3

Is Senapathy Getting Ready for Another Big Screen Return With Indian 3

Mass director Boyapati Srinu appears to have a strong contender for his next project, with Tamil star Karthi emerging as the latest name linked to his plans. At the Sardar 2 pre-release event, Boyapati revealed that he and Karthi had held several story discussions earlier, renewing speculation about their long awaited collaboration.Boyapati is known for high voltage action, powerful hero elevations and emotional family drama. After delivering blockbusters such as Akhanda and Sarrainodu, the filmmaker has continued exploring commercial entertainers. His previous projects Skanda and Akhanda 2, however, did not match the expectations created by his earlier successes, increasing curiosity around his next move.Interestingly, Boyapati revealed that he had previously narrated multiple stories to Karthi, including the concept that eventually became Sarrainodu. Karthi had reportedly suggested changes to that story, but Boyapati did not pursue them. The filmmaker later narrated two more ideas, but neither materialised, making their proposed collaboration a recurring topic.Karthi currently has several commitments, including Karthi 30 with Mad director Kalyan Shankar and Meenakshi Chaudhary, Marshal in Tamizh direction, while Kaithi 2 is also confirmed to be in development. He has additionally teased HIT 4. With his packed schedule, the Boyapati - Karthi project will depend on the right script and suitable production timeline. - Veda &nbsp;

Boyapati Finds Hero For His Next

Boyapati Srinu and Karthi Movie Creates Buzz

It is all but confirmed that Prabhas' Fauzi directed by Hanu Raghavapudi willnot be releasing on 3 December 2026.Many are disappointed with the decision and now , sources reveal the real reason behind it. A source shared “It will be deferred,” and added, “The team is rechecking the canned sequences and is working on a few corrections. They want to release the film at the appropriate time.”The source revealed “Nowadays, content is key, and with hundreds of crores at stake, the makers don’t want to take any chances. To ensure a wholehearted response from the audience, the film will be reworked a bit. Prabhas has also discussed the matter and did not mind a new release window,”The source concludes “If the story is good, nothing comes in between.” The film stars Imanvi Ismail as the female lead while Anupam Kher,Jaya Prada, Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, and Chaitra J Achar are starring in important roles. Mythri Movie Makers are bankrolling the project in a prestigious manner.---- Pramod Nandivada&nbsp;

Fauzi delay due to this reason

Is this the reason behind Fauzi delay

Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja, who built his career without any major film family backing, continues to remain one of Telugu cinema’s most consistent performers. His latest release Irumudi, directed by Shiva Nirvana, reportedly emerged as a major commercial success after its August 21 release, delivering a career best theatrical run and strengthening Ravi Teja’s position at the box office.Before Irumudi arrived, several reports questioned Ravi Teja’s market and even claimed that he had agreed to work without a conventional remuneration. However, the film’s reported blockbuster performance has changed the conversation completely. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, Irumudi is said to have crossed the ₹230 crore worldwide gross milestone.Trade reports suggest Ravi Teja opted for an unusual remuneration structure, reportedly receiving ₹8 crore as direct payment along with the theatrical rights for the Nizam region. Those rights were initially estimated at around ₹7 crore before release. Following Irumudi’s blockbuster response, their commercial value reportedly increased dramatically, turning the arrangement into a jackpot.According to circulating trade calculations, Irumudi has earned approximately ₹56 crore share in Nizam, with the figure potentially reaching close to ₹ 60 crore by the end of its run. After GST, expenses and distributor commission, reports estimate Ravi Teja could potentially benefit by nearly ₹50 crore from Nizam alone. Including the 8 crore remuneration upfront, Ravi Teja makes close to 60 crores out of massive blockbuster success of Irumudi. - Veda

How Much Ravi Teja Made Out Of Irumudi Success 

Irumudi Remuneration Deal Gives Ravi Teja Massive Upside

Anand Devarakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya created a sensation with the bold film Baby. They are now getting ready to show their romantic power once again with their upcoming film Epic which is releasing on 11 Sep 2026.In the meantime, rumours are spreading about their relationship. Anand Devarakonda reacting to them said “Since EPIC is our second film together, such rumours may have started. We are just good friends,” He continued "Family members are pressurising me. However I will not get married now. Vaishnavi is still young and is around 24. Her career started just now. She has a big career ahead. Since my brother did a love marriage, such rumours are being created. There is nothing much"Epic comes with the tagline First Semester and is directed by Aditya Hasan. Shivaji and Vasuki are playing important roles in the film. Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas. The film's music is tuned by Hesham Abdul Wahab.---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Is Anand, Vaishnavi in relationship

Rumours galore on Anand Devarakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya relation

&nbsp;Anand Devarakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya's Epic directed by Aditya Haasan is releasing on 11 Sep 2026. Expectations are high on the project as Anand Devarakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya created a sensation with their bold entertainer Baby. To the top of it, the film is based on Aditya of #90s webseries.The film's teaser and trailer is loaded with youthful and romantic elements and now inside talk is Vaishnavi will be seen in a bolder role than Baby. Sources say the film is based on live in relationships and the developments in the aftermath of it and her role will shock all with romantic and intimate scenes.Even the film producer Naga Vamsi said that Vaishnavi's role will attract many trolls and criticism for the bold portrayal but added that he will come and defend and protect her.Hesham Abdul Wahab is the music director for the film which comes with the tagline First Semester.- &nbsp;Pramod Nandivada

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