&nbsp;&nbsp; Actress Sreeleela has joined the cast of Superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Dharman, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu. The makers officially welcomed her through a special announcement video shared by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International. This marks the first time Sreeleela and Rajinikanth will be sharing screen space.Sreeleela has been adding several interesting Tamil projects to her lineup after making her Tamil debut with Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan. She is also associated with Dhanush and Mammootty’s Om and Ajith Kumar’s Daredevil. Her entry into Dharman brings another popular young actress into the film, which already has a strong ensemble cast.Rajinikanth will reportedly play a doctor with a grey shaded character in this action entertainer. Simran, Nayanthara, Raashii Khanna and Yogi Babu are also part of the film. Some previously released posters showed the Superstar with blood on his hands, while the makers described his character as a Ketta Paiyan, recalling his popular role in his popular film, Mullum Malarum.Produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International and R Mahendran’s Turmeric Media, Dharman marks the first collaboration between Rajinikanth and director Ashwath Marimuthu. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music, while Niketh Bommi handles cinematography, Pradeep E Ragav takes care of editing and action choreography is by Anbariv. The film has reportedly completed multiple shooting schedules and is targeting an April 2027 release, though the official date is yet to be announced. - Veda &nbsp;

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Rajinikanth Dharman Welcomes Sreeleela

Sreeleela Joins Rajinikanth Dharman

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kiran Abbavaram’s upcoming production Hatah, featuring Tanuja Puttaswamy in the lead role, will not arrive in theatres as previously planned. The makers have officially announced that the psychological thriller has been postponed. A new release date has not been finalised yet and will be revealed soon.Announcing the change through a new poster, Team Hatah said the decision was taken because of overlapping film releases and the need to provide audiences with the best possible theatrical sound experience. The announcement also carried the tagline, “A New Date. A Better Experience.” The team thanked audiences for their continued support.The postponement comes at a time when several big films are competing for theatres and audience attention. Initially announced for Diwali release, with major releases Ramayana, Scene arriving during the same period, securing enough screens could become difficult for smaller films. The makers believe a fresh release window will give Hatah a better theatrical opportunity, especially considering its sound driven suspense elements.Produced by Kiran Abbavaram’s KA Productions along with Pournami Entertainments, Hatah is directed by Anush Gorak. The mystery thriller also features Kushlu Maddala, Rehman and Namritha MV in important roles, with Jecin George composing the background score. Its teaser, released in September, attracted attention for its dark atmosphere and suspenseful presentation. The new release date is awaited. - Veda &nbsp;

Horror Thriller Hatah Release Pushed

Kiran Abbavaram Hatah Release Postponed New Date to Be Announced Soon

&nbsp;&nbsp; Shah Rukh Khan has scored another major milestone with his upcoming film King. The film’s first song, Tu Mil Jaaye, has crossed 60 million views across platforms within 24 hours of its release, becoming the most watched Indian film song in a single day. The romantic track was released on November 2, coinciding with the superstar’s 61st birthday.The song has also created a new record on YouTube by collecting 36.3 million views in its first 24 hours. It has beaten the previous record held by Shah Rukh’s own Zinda Banda from Jawan, which registered 34.6 million views. Other popular tracks like Gujju Pataka, Jai Shri Ram and Sikandar Naache are other songs with highest opening day numbers.However, Tu Mil Jaaye has not taken the overall record for all music releases. In Non-movie songs, &nbsp;Badshah’s Paagal still leads with 75 million views in 24 hours, followed by Guru Randhawa’s Nain Bengali with 71.4 million. The new King song features Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, marking another reunion of the popular on screen pair after films like Chennai Express, Happy New Year, Pathaan and Jawan.Arijit Singh and Madhubanti Bagchi have lent their voices to the romantic number, composed by Sachin - Jigar with lyrics by Kumaar. International singer Ed Sheeran is also part of its artist lineup. Directed by Siddharth Anand, King features Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi and Raghav Juyal. The film is scheduled to release on December 24, 2026, shortly after Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three. - Veda

SRK King Tu Mil Jaaye Song Breaks Records

Shah Rukh Khan King Song Tu Mil Jaaye Creates History 

&nbsp;&nbsp; Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has approved a major change in cinema screening rules across the state. Under the new government order, theatres can screen newly released Tamil films up to six shows a day, with shows starting as early as 6 AM and continuing until 2:30 AM the following day.The permission will remain in effect for the first seven days from a film's release. The same six show limit will also apply on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and local festival days. The government has directed officials to amend the Tamil Nadu Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1957, to implement the decision.The decision follows requests from the Tamil Film Active Producers Association, Tamil Film Producers Council and Tamil Nadu Theatre and Multiplex Owners Association. Earlier, theatres were generally allowed four shows daily, while the present government had increased the limit to five for new releases. The latest order raises it further to six.The decision comes at the right time for the upcoming Diwali releases, particularly Suriya's Scene and Nayanthara's Mookuthi Amman 2, both arriving on November 6. Scene, directed by Jithu Madhavan and featuring Nazriya Nazim and Naslen, is among the first films expected to benefit. However, exact show timings depend on individual theatres. - Veda

Tamil Nadu Six Shows GO For Diwali Releases

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Approves Six Shows From 6 AM

&nbsp;&nbsp;Mahesh Babu enters the PC and console gaming company. Superstar Mahesh Babu is entering various business apart from starring in films. Mahesh Babu turned producer and also enterted into multiplex business. Apart form it, he also invested in various business fields.Currently Mahesh Babu is busy with his upcoming film Varanasi, directed by Rajamouli. The film which stars Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles is releasing on 7 April 2027. In the meantime, Mahesh Babu according to source invested in a gaming company,Mahesh Babu became part of the Shortgun Games, a Mumbai-based interactive entertainment studio.Vidhi Mehta (Co Founder) and Jeet Chauhan (MD), shared their excitement on Mahesh Babu being the part of the investment .Shortgun Games main project is Project Takedown, which the studio describes as a high-budget, narrative-driven action adventure for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, built to compete in North America, Europe and the UK as well as at home. Mahesh Babu speaking to scribes said “extraordinary creative potential” and that “the time is right to build original characters and cinematic worlds from here”.- Nirvighn Nandivada &nbsp;

Mahesh enters into new arena

Mahesh Babu enters the PC and console gaming company

&nbsp;Suriya’s upcoming film Scene has surprised trade circles with its opening response at the ticket counters. According to early booking reports, the film sold nearly 7,000 tickets within just one hour of bookings opening, comfortably crossing Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana, which reportedly sold around 3,000 tickets during the same period.The advance bookings for Scene opened on Tuesday night, November 3, with several theatres offering 6 AM shows following Tamil Nadu’s new screening rules. The initial response has been encouraging, especially from Suriya’s fans, who are showing interest in catching the film on its first day.However, the comparison needs some context, as Ramayana has already been available for advance booking for more than a week. The film has also attracted considerable attention because of its huge budget, star cast and grand scale. Its ticket sales could pick up further as the release date approaches.Despite the strong opening in advance bookings, Scene could face some challenges because of screen availability in certain areas. The actual opening day collections will depend on the number of theatres, occupancy and audience response. Both films have generated attention, but their box office performance will become clearer after release. - Veda

Scene Advance Booking Creates Surprise

Suriya Scene Surpasses Ramayana in Bookings

&nbsp; Censor Board objects to Donga Naa Koduku. The film titled Donga Naa Koduku captured the imagination of all. The title might have raised many eye brows and skepticism in the olden days but going by the current trend, the makers might have felt that it connects chords with the gen z movie lovers.While their thinking might have been right, the film's title team into trouble with the members of the Censor Board. They objected to the film's title and now that makers changed the film's title.They just tweaked it and the film will now be titled as DNK. The film stars Mouli of Little Hearts fame and while Sushmita Shetty plays the female lead. The film directed by Sreenu Kambala is releasing on 13 November 2026. Mythri Movie Makers is bankrolling the project.After the massive success of Little Hearts, Mouli is now coming up with the crime comedy entertainer Donga Naa Koduku. The movie is set to hit the big screens on November 13.- Pramod Nandivada

Donga Naa Koduku gets censor shock

Censor Board objects to Donga Naa Koduku

&nbsp;&nbsp;Mani Ratnam’s upcoming two hero film has reportedly taken an unexpected turn in its casting. While earlier reports suggested that Suriya would share the screen with Dhanush, the latest buzz points to Nani in Suriya place. If the reports are true, the project will bring together two popular South Indian stars for the first time under Mani Ratnam’s direction.The filmmaker has reportedly been developing this multi starrer script for some time, with Dhanush already being considered for one of the lead roles. Suriya was initially linked to the project, but Nani’s name has now emerged as the latest addition. However, the makers are yet to make an official announcement about the complete cast or production details.For Nani, the reported opportunity would be particularly special, as he has often expressed his admiration for Mani Ratnam and his filmmaking style. Sharing screen space with Dhanush under the veteran director could give Nani an interesting opportunity to reach a wider audience. Nani dubbed for Dulquer in Telugu for Mani Ratnam's 'Ok Bangaram' earlier.Meanwhile, Mani Ratnam is currently busy with Inji Vellam, featuring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi. The romantic drama has music by A.R. Rahman and is targeting a January 2027 release. With the film's release approaching, attention has also turned towards the director's next project. The proposed multi starrer is yet to receive official confirmation. - Veda

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Twist In Mani Ratnam Multistarrer

Mani Ratnam Next Multi Starrer Features Nani And Dhanush

&nbsp;&nbsp;Tabu glimpse from King 100 released. &nbsp;Akkineni fans and movie lovers are eagerly waiting for Nagarjuna's milestone film titled in a powerful way as King 100. The film directed by Ram Karthik is racing for a spectacular release on 24 December as Christmas special.It is known that , the film makers the reunion of Nagarjuna and Tabu after more than two decades. Today, Tabu is celebrating her birthday and the makers wished her by releasing the special glimpse of her.In the glimpse Tabu is seen playing the role of a powerful woman named &nbsp;Mahanthi Jhansi Rani and her character is definitely defined as the most powerful and influential person who goes to any extent to reach her goal with our any compromise. &nbsp;She looked elegant and graceful in the traditional saree and made a stunning impact.Devi Sri Prasad is the music director while Raja Mahadhevan is the Cinematographer . Navin Nooli is the editor for the film which stars Sushmita Bhatt and sandalwood Star Upendra are playing important roles.- Pramod Nandivada

King 100: Tabu unleashes her power

Tabu glimpse from King 100 released

Of late, Telugu films are missing the magic, and this is the reason why people are getting disconnected from the films and are staying away from the theatres. Many are of the opinion that the makers have forgotten their strong point, running after the craze of other films.A few days back, movie lovers were treated to films that had beautiful love stories, family entertainers that are loaded with emotions connecting the chords with all sections. &nbsp;In the pan-India craze, Telugu directors are concentrating on mass entertainers and action flicks.Gone are the days when films like Nuvve Kavali, Nuvvu Naku Nachchav, Nuvve Nuvve, Manasantha Nuvve, Saantosham and Manmadhutu. These kinds of films do not require action sequences and huge budgets. A beautiful story, romantic elements, natural humour and family emotions endeared them to movie lovers and made them enjoy them in the theatres.Even now, movie lovers appreciate such films. Sandeep Vanga's Arjun Reddy, Hanu Raghavapudi's Sitha Ramam turned out to be hits. But all these films did not release on a pan-India level, but they got dubbed and turned out to be big hits. Instead of remaking, it is better to release such films that have emotional appeal across the country. However, one is left wondering why the makers are not daring to release such films across the world.All industries are concentrating on mass and action films. Feel-good romantic entertainers and family entertainers are becoming a rarity. So Tollywood filmmakers should recognise their strength and come up with such films.-- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Magic missing in Telugu Movies

When will the makers pick the missing magic in Telugu movies

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash's Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is releasing in two parts. The first part is releasing on 5 November 2026 as a Diwali special, and the second part on Diwali 2028.In the meantime, exciting reports are coming that the film has a third part. Ranbir Kapoor said, “I have finished 50 per cent of part two already. We are in the process of shooting it. Even when we finish part two or part three, if there is one. I don’t think this will ever leave us. This is an opportunity of a lifetime, irrespective of what the result is. It is not career-defining but life-defining."Namit Malhotra, the producer, said, &nbsp;“So we started out the film, we were going to make it in three (parts), then we decided to make it in two. We're still in the middle of filming, so you know, I'm not going to give any spoilers for anything - but you know, who knows what, once we get all the response and all the feedback, we may sit back at the table and the drawing board and see if there is anything else that we want to add or subtract, depending on how the world has received it.”He added, "While we say that, we also have two different versions of the same film, but two different run times on one - on part one itself. So, depending on which way the next round of feedback goes, I'd love to not have to make two different versions. I'm sure Nitesh would also prefer that, that if you could just stick to one, one version for the world.”- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Ramayana 3 on the anvil

Ramayana 3 on cards

Madhavan, who is starring in versatile roles, is getting ready to star in a horror entertainer. He is set to team with Vishal Furia, and the makers are maintaining secrecy over the project. Vishal made films like &nbsp;Lapachhapi, Chhorii and Kajol's Maa to scare all.Vishal Furia said, “He was always my first and only choice. I'm stoked that he has come on board and has already started getting into the world of film. He is the true OG horror star of the cult classic Indian horror 13B, one of my favourite films of all time. His conviction, his experience and his understanding of serious horror are very rare, and I couldn't think of anyone better for this film."He added, “Madhavan sir has years of experience as a writer, director and producer, so it's really special to have him with us on this film. Together, we want to create something audiences have never seen before in Indian horror, the kind of fear they will feel in their bones.”- Pramod Nandivada

Madhavan readying to scare all

Madhavan in a horror entertainer

Niharika Konidela, Mega Daughter, is coming to entertain movie lovers once again with the new film titled in an interesting way as Pocket Rockkets. Riding on the success of Committee Kurrollu, Niharika decided to bankroll this film on her banner, Pink Elephant Pictures.Trinadh Varma of Committee Kurrollu fame and newcomer Nirmal are playing the lead roles, while Shriya Kontham, who impressed with her performance in Subham, is playing the female lead. Versatile actor JD. Chaktavarthi is playing an important role.Today, the makers released the film's teaser. The teaser is loaded with interesting elements against the backdrop of a casino involving two friends. The financial pressures have been highlighted in the teaser, and it shows how they deal with them. The teaser increased the curiosity levels among movie lovers.Rudra Atri is directing the film, for which music is scored by Gyaani. Cinematography is handled by Edurolu Raju, and Anwar Ali is the editor. Padmaja Konidela, Rahul Raghavendra and Rahul Nimmakuri are the producers. The film is releasing on 13 December 2026.-- Nirvighn Nandivada &nbsp;

Pocket Rockkets teaser talk

Pocket Rockkets teaser review

Celebrities are often approached to promote social causes because their popularity can help messages reach a wider audience. But Dia Mirza's latest experience shows how quickly such participation can become controversial.The actress recently featured in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) pollution-free Diwali campaign. The initiative encouraged people to celebrate the festival responsibly and was undertaken following the Bombay High Court's directions on controlling pollution.However, her video attracted objections from Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam, who questioned her involvement and criticised the message. The BMC subsequently removed her video from its social media accounts, while similar campaign appeals by other celebrities reportedly remained available.Dia later clarified that she had recorded the video at the request of the BMC and the High Court in the public interest. She also said she had not charged any fee for participating in the campaign.The episode highlights a difficult position for celebrities. Their popularity makes them useful voices for public awareness, but their involvement can also attract scrutiny when the subject becomes politically sensitive.There is a larger question here about the purpose of celebrity campaigns. If public figures are invited to support civic initiatives, should their participation depend on whether everyone agrees with the message? Public awareness campaigns are meant to encourage discussion, not become another battleground for political disagreements.- Ashish

Dia Mirza Faces Backlash Over Diwali Campaign

Dia Mirza's Diwali Campaign Draws Political Criticism

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi's Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari is releasing on 5 Nov 2026. The makers are promoting the film in a prestigious manner and the pre sales are breaking new records.In the meantime, Nitesh Tiwari speaking to scribes, recalled a scene that took more than six years to finish. He said “You know how much time it has taken for us to finish the Ravana and Jatayu fight? From the time I briefed the previous artist to the time we finished the whole thing, six and a half years. One action sequence. I can go on and on about it for an hour just to tell you how much effort went into making everything from scratch. And thousands of people have worked on it,"He explained the scene saying “We took close to two years to arrive at that. And then a lot of things changed, which is why it took us so long to shape the Ravana and Jatayu fight. Because previously, we assumed the design of Pushpak Viman would be something like that, and we shaped the sequence around it. And when we loved the final design, which was completely different from what we had first thought, we had to do a lot of iterations. We created some 40-50 designs for Pushpak Viman before finalising the one you see in the film. We didn’t want something that did look like it could fly; we wanted some kind of science to go into it. Because I believe, we all believe there was science behind everything that happened that time,"The film stars Yash in the role of Ravana.-- Pramod Nandivada

A particular scene took six years for Ramayana

Ramayana: More than six years for a particular scene

&nbsp;Eee Nagaraniki Emaindi sequel is generating tremendous interest among movie lovers. The film is helmed by Tharun Bhascker and is releasing on 19 November 2026. The film is generating interest among movie lovers as it is the sequel to the cult classic Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi which released in 2018.The makers today released the film's trailer. The trailer is loaded with fun filled elements and it once again unites Vishwak Sen, , Abhiinav Gomatam, Venkatesh Kakumanu and Srinath Maganti. It all boils down to the crazy incidents that follow when Vivek tries to make a survival film that is brutal along with his friend.The chemistry and the scenes featuring Vishwak Sen, Abhiinav Gomatam, Venkatesh Kakumanu and Srinath Maganti &nbsp;attract the attention of all. Anisha Ambrose is seen reprising her role from the first part while Shivathmika Rajasekhar and Priyadarshi added freshness with their appearance.Vivek Sagar's background score elevated the scenes which are turned natural by AJ.Aron with his cinematography. KV.Anudeep will be seen in a cameo. Srujan Yarabolu and Sandeep Nagireddy under S Originals and Rootnode Cinema are bankrolling the film in a prestigious way.- Nirvighn Nandivada

 ENE Repeat trailer talk

ENE Repeat trailer review

&nbsp;Keerthy Suresh is known for her exceptional performances, and she also won the National Award for her captivating performance as Savitri in Mahanati. However, her films later turned out to be duds, failing to recreate the magic and reach the standards she set for herself.Keerthy Suresh also tested her luck doing OTTs. However, her OTT films or web series turned out to be an even worse omen. Her films Penguin, Saani Kadiyam/Chinni, Uppu Kappurambu and recently Akka failed to make any impression on movie lovers.All of them ended up testing the patience of the viewers. Her performance in Dorothy, under Karthik Subbaraj's direction, is a little better thanks to her characterisation. She is trying her best to regain her lost Midas touch after marriage. She is concentrating on other languages, and it has to be seen how the makers portray Keerthy Suresh in their roles.-- Pramod Nandivada

No respite for Keerthy Suresh

OTTs: Keerthy Suresh Bad Omen

Bollywood actress Radhika Apte has once again sparked discussion with her comments about working in Telugu cinema. While promoting her latest Netflix series Akka, the actress spoke about Balakrishna’s 2014 film Legend and described her experience as one of the toughest parts of her acting career.Recalling her role in Legend, Radhika said she had to play a character who marries her own uncle in the story. She also expressed discomfort over romancing a much older co star in what she described as a patriarchal setup. According to the actress, accepting and performing such a role was particularly challenging.Radhika also recalled a difficult sequence in which her character dies midway through the film. She explained that the scene involved Balakrishna’s character carrying her dead body on his shoulders during an action sequence. Legend, directed by Boyapati Srinu, featured Balakrishna in a dual role, with Radhika and Sonal Chauhan playing the female leads. Released in 2014, the action drama became a commercial success.These comments have brought back attention to Radhika’s earlier remarks about the Telugu film industry, including a viral interview clip in which she criticised its male dominated working culture. Her latest statements have triggered mixed reactions among Telugu movie fans. While some believe performers should be able to speak openly about uncomfortable experiences and the way women are portrayed in films, many question why actresses accept such roles when they can't feel comfortable and point out later. - Veda&nbsp;

Radhika Apte Once Again Comments About Her Tollywood Experience

Radhika Apte Criticises Her Role In Legend Calls It A Difficult Experience

&nbsp;&nbsp;Speculation on Yellamma action elements. Venu Yeldandi of Balagam fame is getting ready with his next Yellamma. The film is racing for a grand release on 5 March 2027. The film stars Devi Sri Prasad in the lead role. The film is progressing at a brisk pace. In the midst of all this, speculation is increasing over Yellamma action episodes.Everyone in Telangana is aware that Yellamma jathara involves Pothurajus antics, rallies and also the sacrifices. Goner are the days when hero elevations are just confined to bashing the baddies. Now, the more intense violence, blood bath, slashing of heads etc are becoming a norm. Under the circumstances, Yellamma happens to be the raw and rustic entertainer.Under these circumstances, speculation is on how Venu Yeldandi is canning the action episodes. The recently released glimpse showed Devi Sri Prasad in the role of Parsi and it showed him in a village avatar. The heavy background score and visuals are appealing to all. The raw and rustic backdrop brings to focus the village fights etc and it has to be seen in how violent manner the makes will show them on the screen. But even if the violence is more, the weak story impacts the film's result at the box office. Roping in Devi Sri Prasad in the lead role itself is a big experiment.- Nirivghn Nandivada

Is Yellamma high on action

Speculation on Yellamma action elements

&nbsp;&nbsp;Tollywood Stars testing their luck with Spiritual Roles. Of late it seems, Tollywood stars are fascinated by spiritual avatars. Most of them have either starred in the roles of God or they are doing so.It is known that Prabhas' turned Lord Ram in the film Adi Purushl Though the film was panned for the commercial liberties, he won praises for his performance. Now,Mahesh Babu is doing the role of Lord Ram in his upcoming film Varanasi.Apart from it, it is known that the film also has the role of Lord Shiva and it has tobe seen who will play it. NTR is turning Lord Karthikeya in his upcoming film God of War. Even earlier NTR, ANR, Sobhan Babu played the roles of Lord Ram and NTR also played the role of Lord Shiva. Suman played the role of Lord Venkateswara and to it is nothing new for Tollywood stars to don the roles of Gods.It has to be seen what sensation Tollywood stars will create turning Gods on the Screen.- Nirvighn Nandivada

Stars fascinated by Spiritual Avatars

Tollywood Stars testing their luck with Spiritual Roles

&nbsp;&nbsp; Kareena Kapoor Khan has created fresh excitement around Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film King. On SRK’s 61st birthday, November 2, she shared a special picture hinting at their reunion. The monochrome image shows the two stars in a dance pose, suggesting a special musical moment.Kareena wished Shah Rukh by calling him the forever ruler of the kingdom and added that she could not wait to dance with him. Her post also mentioned December 24, 2026, the film’s release date. Gauri Khan joined the conversation with an excited comment, saying, “It’s going to be insane.”According to reports, Kareena will make a special appearance in King and feature alongside Shah Rukh in a grand song reportedly titled Daddy Cool. Sachin - Jigar are said to be composing the track, with an international musical collaboration also being planned. However, the song details and shooting schedule are yet to be officially confirmed.Kareena and Shah Rukh have previously worked together in Asoka, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Ra.One. Their reunion comes after 15 years since Ra.One. Meanwhile, King’s first song, Tu Mil Jaaye, featuring Shah Rukh and Deepika Padukone, was released on his birthday. Composed by Sachin - Jigar, it features vocals by Arijit Singh, Ed Sheeran and Madhubanti Bagchi. - Veda

Kareena Kapoor Teases Special Song in King

Kareena Kapoor Reunites With Shah Rukh Khan in King 

&nbsp;&nbsp; Megastar Chiranjeevi could be heading for an interesting collaboration with Malayalam director Tharun Moorthy. According to the latest industry reports, the Thudarum filmmaker recently met the actor and narrated a story. The subject reportedly impressed Chiranjeevi, creating fresh buzz about a possible Telugu film.Tharun Moorthy earned wider recognition with Thudarum, starring Mohanlal, which became a major box office success. His earlier films, including Operation Java and Saudi Vellakka, also received attention for their different storytelling styles. The director is now reportedly looking to bring his filmmaking approach to Telugu cinema with Chiranjeevi.Reports suggest that Tharun Moorthy has developed a story combining emotional depth, strong characters and commercial elements to suit Chiranjeevi's image. The initial discussion is said to have gone well, but the director is expected to prepare a complete bound script before taking the project forward. No producer or supporting cast has been announced so far.The Chiranjeevi - Tharun Moorthy combination is still at an early stage, and neither side has officially confirmed the project. Tharun Moorthy had earlier clarified that his May 2026 meeting with Chiranjeevi was not about a Thudarum remake. If the latest story discussions lead to an agreement, the collaboration could bring a fresh Malayalam filmmaking touch to Telugu cinema. - Veda

Tharun Moorthy Narrates Story To Megastar

Chiranjeevi Teaming Up With Tharun Moorthy

Being a star in Telugu cinema has become an increasingly expensive affair. A hero's market is no longer judged only by his popularity or fan following. The scale of his films, remuneration, opening-day numbers and theatrical business have all become part of the stardom equation.The impact of this pressure can be seen in the case of a young hero who has built a huge following among the youth but is now facing back-to-back setbacks. His recent film received a mixed response from audiences on its opening day. However, the makers are now promoting it as a hit. Trade circles suggest that distributors have lost nearly 30 percent of their investment. There is also buzz that the makers are returning a portion of the amount to compensate them and ease the situation. If these reports are true, the gap between a film's public success claim and its actual business outcome raises questions about how box-office results are being presented.This is the difficult position many young heroes can find themselves in. Once they build a market, there is pressure to maintain it with bigger films, higher budgets and stronger theatrical openings. Producers invest heavily to match the hero's growing image, while distributors pay prices based on the business they expect that image to generate.The problem begins when the film's actual performance fails to meet those expectations. A hero may retain his popularity among audiences, but repeated losses can make producers and distributors cautious about investing in his next project.Stardom is supposed to give an actor more opportunities. But when maintaining that image becomes this expensive, is it turning into a burden for young heroes and the industry backing them?&nbsp;- Ashish &nbsp;

Stardom Becoming a Burden for Young Heroes?

Young Heroes Paying Price of Stardom?

'AH’ is arriving on November 12. I request everyone to watch the film and make it a big success” – Successful Producer Vamsi Nandipati at the Trailer Launch EventStarring Rahul Vijay and Archana Iyer in the lead roles, ‘AH’ is produced by Kanakar Rao Tonangi, Abhishek K and renowned editor Gary BH under the banners of Star Box Stories and Ripple Slide Studios. Directed by Sai Bali, the film has already generated considerable interest with its previously released promotional content. The makers are gearing up for a grand theatrical release on November 12.As part of the film’s promotions, the makers grandly launched the theatrical trailer on Monday. Successful director Nandini Reddy, producer Vamsi Nandipati, actor Akash Puri, and actresses Shivani Rajashekar and Shivathmika Rajashekar attended the event as special guests.Director Nandini Reddy said:“Thriller films have been receiving a good response from audiences. I wish the director and producers of ‘AH’ great success. Sricharan Pakala is one of the biggest strengths of this film. I hope Archana brings Rahul another big success. Rahul is a very good friend of mine, and we have worked together in the past. He is someone who thinks about nothing but cinema. ‘AH’ is arriving on November 12, and I request everyone to watch the film and make it a hit,” she said.Akash Puri said:“Rahul has been a close friend of mine for many years. I really liked the teaser and trailer of ‘AH’. Sricharan’s music is fantastic, and the cinematography looks impressive. I wish Archana continued success. I have known Rahul’s talent since childhood and have personally witnessed his hard work. I wish him great heights in his career. I hope ‘AH’ brings him a big success. The film is releasing on November 12. Everyone should definitely watch it,” he said.Producer Vamsi Nandipati said:“First, I would like to thank Nandini Reddy Garu, Akash Puri, Shivani and Shivathmika for coming forward to support and promote a good film like ‘AH’. I really love Sricharan’s background score. I liked the teaser and trailer very much. The poster designs and the way the title itself hints at the film’s story are particularly interesting.The industry needs more new directors and producers like these. Archana achieved a good success with ‘Shambhala’, and I hope she continues that success with this film as well. Rahul is a wonderful person. His screen presence in this film reminded me of Prabhas in ‘Eeshwar’. ‘AH’ is releasing on November 12, and I sincerely request everyone to watch the film and make it a big hit,” he said.Shivani Rajashekar said:“I came to the promotions of ‘AH’ especially for Rahul. I really liked the songs in the film. We have previously worked with Sricharan for ‘Garudavega’. Gary Garu and Sai Garu are also good friends of mine. The film is arriving in theatres on November 12. I request everyone to watch and support it,” she said.Shivathmika Rajashekar said:“We watched the teaser and trailer of ‘AH’, and I really liked them. The visuals and background score are impressive. I have always loved Sricharan Garu’s music. Rahul often speaks very highly of Sai Garu. I wish Archana and Rahul a great success with this film. I hope it becomes a big hit. Everyone should watch it in theatres on November 12,” she said.Hero Rahul Vijay said:“‘AH’ belongs to the dark crime thriller genre. Once audiences settle into their seats in the theatre, they won’t feel bored even for a single minute. The film is releasing on November 12. If you like the movie, please recommend it to at least ten more people.Our co-producer Abhinav Garu has been extremely supportive. I recently came to know that our director Sai Garu is a gold medalist. He is extremely passionate about cinema, and I wish him great success with this film. My thanks to our creative head Santosh Garu as well.Sricharan Garu’s background score has elevated the film to another level. His work is always top-notch. The entire story revolves around Archana’s character. I sincerely thank Nandini Garu, Vamsi Garu, Akash, Shivani and Shivathmika for coming here to support me and our film. ‘AH’ is arriving on November 12. I request everyone to watch and support our film,” he said.Heroine Archana Iyer said:“‘AH’ will offer audiences a wonderful theatrical experience. It is a story that every girl can connect with, and its impact will stay with audiences even after they walk out of the theatre. It is a pleasure to work with Sricharan Garu once again, as he always delivers his best.I thank director Sai Garu for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. Rahul Garu has been extremely supportive throughout the journey. Our film is arriving on November 12, and I request everyone to watch it in theatres and make it a success,” she said.Director Sai Bali said:“I hope everyone likes the trailer of ‘AH’. Sricharan has delivered an outstanding score for the film. Monish has been a great support throughout this journey. My sincere thanks to Abhishek Garu, Surya Garu, Gary, Abhinav and Santosh.I am confident that audiences will enjoy the film. The story and screenplay are gripping, and there won’t be any boring moments. My heartfelt thanks to Rahul Garu and Archana Garu for their constant support,” he said.Music Director Sricharan Pakala said:“‘AH’ is technically very strong. I share a long-standing association with Monish. Abhinav, Santosh and Sai are all good friends of mine. I hope everyone likes the trailer. The background score will definitely impress audiences. My thanks to Rahul and Archana for being part of this journey,” he said.Co-Producer Abhinav V. Kunapareddy said:“My heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the trailer launch event of ‘AH’. Special thanks to Sricharan Garu for delivering an outstanding background score and to Rahul and Archana for their support throughout this journey,” he said.

Says Vamsi Nandipati at the AH Trailer Launch Event

AH is arriving on November 12

Rashmika Mandanna, known as the 'national crush', has made headlines with her decision to be selective about item songs. She's impressed audiences with her performances in films like 'Goodbye' and 'Thamma', and now she's setting clear boundaries regarding special songs.&nbsp;
According to reports, Rashmika has decided to do item songs only for two directors, keeping her options limited. She didn't revealed about those directors as of now. This decision has sparked discussion in Tollywood, with some directors disappointed by her conditions.
Rashmika's busy schedule includes projects like 'Maisaa', Vijay Deverakonda's 14th film,RanaBaali and 'Cocktail 2' in Bollywood. Her strategy seems to focus on presenting herself as a versatile actress and dancer, approving item songs only when necessary. With her pan-India craze, Rashmika is making calculated moves to solidify her position in the industry.
Rashmika's recent performances have garnered praise, including her fiery dance in 'Tum Mere Na Huye' from 'Thamma'. Fans and critics alike appreciate her energy and expressions. With upcoming projects and a selective approach to item songs, Rashmika Mandanna continues to make waves in the entertainment world.

Rashmika Sets Boundaries

Rashmika Says No To Item Songs Except For Two Directors

Border 2, the spiritual sequel to the 1997 war classic, has hit theaters on January 23, 2026, and fans are eager to know when it will be available on OTT. The film, starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, has received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many praising its patriotic theme and strong performances.
The makers of Border 2 have sold the digital rights to Netflix, ensuring that viewers worldwide will have access to the war drama once it leaves cinemas. Although the official OTT release date hasn't been announced, industry trends suggest it could be available for digital viewing around March or April 2026, roughly 6-8 weeks after its theatrical release.
Border 2 is a war film directed by Anurag Singh, set against the backdrop of the 1971 India-Pakistan war, focusing on untold stories of bravery and sacrifice. The film features an ensemble cast, including Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh, and Medha Rana, adding emotional depth to the story. With its strong theatrical run, Border 2 is expected to make a significant impact on OTT platforms.
The original Border (1997) is currently streaming on JioHotstar, allowing fans to revisit the classic and build hype for the sequel. As Border 2 continues to break box office records, fans are eagerly awaiting its digital premiere, which promises to bring the film's powerful narrative to a wider audience.

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Rudravanam PS Web Series: What's BehindRudravanam PS webseries starring Naresh Agastya under the direction of Sasidhar Munnangi is streaming on Zee5 starting from 30 October. Let us find out how the web series thrilled movie lovers.Rudravanam PS Web Series: Story ReviewRudravanam PS story revolves around mysterious murders and disappearance of a politician and where the investigation by the cops lead to. CI Venu Gopal (Banerjee) along with SI Siva Kumar (Naresh Agastya) starts investigating the mysterious disappearances of 8 people that include even the brother of MLA Bhairavulu (Raja Ravindra). Where this leads to, how it is connected to his wife Swarna (Preeti Sunder), Anji (Charu Vaken) and others form the interesting twist.Rudravanam PS Web Series: Artists ReviewNaresh Agasthya performed well in his role. He showed his acting talent showing variations in his body language and screen presence. He showed the required seriousness in his role during the investigation and while following orders from the higherups. &nbsp;He delivered dialogues highlighting the emotions with his expressions. Charu Vaken impressed with his performance in the final episodes.Banerjee is good in the role of the higher up. Shravani Reddy is good in her role. However Anji's character is not shown in the most interesting manner. Raja Ravindra, Preeti Sundar, Shiva Alapati performed according to their roles.Rudravanam PS Web Series: Technicians ReviewRudravanam PS story is written by Taj Sayed and is helmed by Sasidhar Munnangi. He tried to excite all with the crime thriller. The first four episodes progress in a interesting and exciting manner. He designed the character of Naresh Agasthya. The happenings involving the character of Anji is good. But these things could have been shown in the more impactful manner.Sasidhar Munnangi the loses plot in the last three episodes diluting the intensity levels. Had these scenes designed in &nbsp;an interesting manner, things would have been different. The more subplots as the investigation progresses resulted in the decrease of interest leves as it resulted in confusion all over. It turned out to be a mixed bag with few scenes getting dragged unnecessarily and some scenes ending rather abruptly.Many murder mysteries came with such plot and very few of them are engaging. Rudravanam PS also fails to engage. The first four episodes though interesting are dragged showing the restlessness in the police force and the story do not head anywhere. The entire story is narrated in the last two episodes and the &nbsp;motive of the culprit is shown in the last episode and this is little interesting. However, even that pales due to the weak motive.Ashkar Ali with his cinematography showed the rural village atmosphere in the natural and realistic manner. However Madhav's editing should have been &nbsp;more sharper as there are many scenes that slowed the pace of the narration. The background music of Saluri Vasu Rao is good and added value to the narration. Production values are good.Rudravanam PS Web Series: Advantages<ul><li>Naresh Agasthya's characterisation</li><li>BGM</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>Interesting &nbsp;Climax</li></ul>Rudravanam PS Web Series: Disadvantages<ul><li>Missing Emotions</li><li>Spineless Screenplay</li><li>Subplots</li><li>Weak Twists</li></ul>Rudravanam PS Web Series: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Rudravanam PS turns out to be a routine investigative thriller. Naresh Agasthya came up with a spirited performance and director Sasidhar Munnangi tried to thrill viewers in this 7 episodes webseries. While he made an impactful start with the first four episodes showing the investigating episodes in an exciting and interesting manner, the last three episodes except for the climax goes for a toss. For all his efforts, though the characterisation of Naresh Agasthya's role appeals, everything goes missing. The story lacked the emotional connect with things passing through the motions and screenplay turning spineless and stale without offering nothing much to excite. Little finetuning of the script and racy screenplay and powerful emotions would have added more punch to the story. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Rudravanam PS.

Rudravanam PS Web Series Review

Akka (2026) Web Series: StoryAkka is set in the 1980s in Pernuru, a fictional South Indian kingdom ruled by women for generations. The society follows its own traditions, with women holding power and men having a limited role in the kingdom's affairs. Bhavani (Keerthy Suresh) is the powerful matriarch who controls the kingdom and tries to protect its traditions and authority.However, her world gets disturbed when Rudra (Radhika Apte), an outsider with a personal vendetta, enters Pernuru with plans to take control. What follows is a violent battle involving power, revenge, betrayals and family rivalries. How Bhavani handles the threat and what happens to the kingdom form the rest of the story.Akka Web Series: PerformancesKeerthy Suresh gets a strong character in Bhavani, but the writing does not give her enough emotional depth to make the role memorable. She manages to bring some authority to the character, although the overall impact remains limited.Radhika Apte gets an interesting role as Rudra, but her characterisation and dialogue delivery do not create the desired impact. Tanvi Azmi and Monika Panwar have their moments, while Mahesh Manjrekar, Anshuman Pushkar, Vishak Nair and the rest of the supporting cast have limited scope to make an impression.Akka Web Series: AnalysisAkka starts with an interesting premise. A fictional kingdom controlled by women, where power struggles and gangster politics take centre stage, offers plenty of scope for an engaging period crime drama. The conflict between Bhavani and Rudra also provides an interesting foundation.Unfortunately, the writing fails to make proper use of this idea. The series spends considerable time establishing its fictional world, traditions and characters, but struggles to create emotional involvement. Despite several betrayals, violent confrontations and power games, the proceedings rarely become engaging.The biggest problem is the lack of strong characterisation. Both Bhavani and Rudra are introduced as powerful women, but their motivations and emotional journeys are not explored effectively. Several subplots occupy considerable screen time without adding much value to the central conflict.The series also relies heavily on violence and grand visuals to create an impression. However, the action sequences lack the impact required to elevate the drama. Even when the narrative reaches important turning points, the emotional connect remains weak.Akka Web Series: Technical AspectsThe production design, costumes and locations give the series a lavish appearance. However, the artificial presentation and excessive stylisation make the fictional world less convincing. The background score is largely unremarkable and fails to enhance the intensity of the confrontations. The writing and direction needed much more conviction to turn the ambitious premise into an engaging drama.Akka Web Series: Plus Points<ul><li>Interesting central premise</li><li>Some detailing of the matriarchal society</li><li>Lavish production design and costumes</li></ul>Akka Web Series: Minus Points<ul><li>Weak and simplistic writing</li><li>Poor character development</li><li>Lack of emotional depth</li><li>Unconvincing world-building</li><li>Underwhelming action and background score</li></ul>Akka Web Series: VerdictAkka has an interesting premise and a lavish setup, but the execution fails to match its ambition. The power struggle between two strong female characters could have made for an engaging gangster drama. However, weak writing, shallow characterisation and a lack of emotional depth make the series a disappointing watch. Despite its visual grandeur, Akka turns out to be more about show than substance.

Akka Web Series Review

KilleR(2026) Movie: What's BehindJyothi Poorvaj's film KilleR directed by Poorvaaj is releasing on 30 October 2026. The film is testing its luck releasing along with Venkatesh's Aadarsha Kutumbam and Vishwak Sen's Cult. The film's OTT rights are yet to be inked. Let us see what the film offered to movie lovers.KilleR(2026) Movie: Story ReviewKilleR story revolves around the happenings in the life of a writer and its connection with the security issues of the country. Investigating Officer (Sukku Poorvaj) stars investigating a case which involves a beautiful, mysterious and dangerous girl.His investigation leads to startling revelations and where does it leads to and how it is connected to an aspiring writer Raksha Rai (Jyothi Poorvaj), her brother Karthik (Chandrakanth Kollu), scientist (Jyothi Poorvaj), Gayatri (Archana Ananth ) and who are spy, terrorist, actress and vampire (Julia, Sia, Rania, Rakthia) (all played by Jyothi Poorvaj) form the interesting part.KilleR(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewJyothi Poorvaj tried to show variations in different roles she played. She indulged in glamor treat to attract youth. She is ok with her expressions. Most of the role her role demanded singular expression and it is ok. She delivered dialogues accordingly. She also enacted few stunts to thrill.Chandrakanth Kollu who made his debut in the role of brother is good. He showed emotions and delivered dialogues and came up with a decent performance. Poorvaj played the role of the scientist and investigating officer. He overacted in the role of the investigating officer testing the patience of all. He is fine in the role of the scientist.Manish Gilada, Archana Ananth,Vishal Raj, Chakradhar and others performed according to their roles.KilleR(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewKilleR story is penned by Poorvaj. He tried to thrill viewers with spy thriller with sci fi elements. He started the narration in an &nbsp;interesting way but quickly loses plot even before the interest is built. He tried to come up with numerous questions and with different screenplay and taking, use of various technological jargons, he decided to provided the answers.While he generated interest with some of the scenes, the investigation scenes irritates viewers with the overaction of the cast and the repetitive scenes. The end of the first half sets the stage for the second half. Couple of twists in the second half turnout to be ok but many scenes in the second half turned repetitive and routine. There are many illogical scenes and also the climax scenes looks out of snyc.Ashirvad &amp; Suman Jeeva's background score followed the same template. While in the beginning it is good and makes an impact, later it turned out to be typical and routine. Jagadeesh Bommisetti's cinematography is of good standards. He showed the scenes in a decent and appealing way. The VFX and CGI are decent. Editing of Poorvaj could have been far better especially in the second half. Dialogues are ok and production values are good.KilleR Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Concept</li></ul>KilleR Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Everything</li></ul>KilleR(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, KilleR turns out to be an atrocious flick. Director Poorvaaj came up with a story that looked silly to the core. The cast and crew just passed through the motions. The non-linear screenplay ended up testing the patience of all the movie lovers and also confuses everyone. No amount of changes in the story, screenplay, or soul would have changed the final output. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.25 rating for Killer.

KilleR Review

Cult(2026) Movie: What's BehindMass Ka Das Vishwak Sen who is known for his different genre mass entertainers is coming up with the film titled Cult. Interest levels are increasing as Vishwak Sen himself is directing the project. With the makers promoting the film as the most violent, people are excited. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by . Let us see what Cult offered to movie lovers.Cult(2026) Movie: Story ReviewCult story revolves around the shocking incidents that happen inside the birthday party of the top politician's son. Home Minister (Murali Sharma) aspires to be the next CM and in the meantime, shocking incidents happen in the birthday party hosted by his son Elvin (Tarak Ponnappa). &nbsp;What are those shocking incidents, what role DSP Sanklap Nayak (Vishwak Sen) played and how Maya (Gayatri Bharadwaj), Police Commissioner Vijay Mishra (Srikanth Iyengar) are connected form the crux of the narration.Cult(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewVishwak Sen once again made an impact with his swag and mannerisms in the role of the police. He showed non sensical attitude in a realistic way in his body language. He made good impact with his expressions and emotions. His dialogue delivery &nbsp;and punches elevate the scenes. He enacted stunts with ease and with full energy.Tarak Ponnappa is good in the role of the minister's son. He impressive with his arrogant mannerisms. Murali Sharma is good in the role of the Home Minister and Srikanth Iyengar made his presence felt as the commissioner. Gayatri Bharadwaj is ok with her performance but her role is not that of importance in the film.Cult(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewCult story &nbsp;is penned by Vishwak Sen. He tried to thrill viewers with the violent action thriller. However he came up with a routine revenge drama increasing the dosage of violence. Most of the time, the narration is high on action and violence sequences and due to this the story and screenplay went for a toss. The entire first half is loaded with predictable elements and the story picks up pace only after the entry of Vishwak Sen &nbsp;and the games in the party. The interval bang sets the stage for the second half.The second half is racy with the unraveling of the mystery and blended with action elements. But &nbsp;the flashback turns routine and climax lacks the thrill. The film ends with the lead to the sequel. The story resembles that of Squid Games and though it is new to the Telugu movie lovers on the big screen, those who watches similar films in OTTs find nothing exciting.The background music of Ravi Basrur elevated many scenes. Aravind Viswanathan's cinematography is good and showed the scenes in a stylish way. The editing of Ravi Teja Girijala is ok. Production values are ok.Cult Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Vishwak Sen</li><li>Action Sequences</li></ul>Cult Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Flashback</li><li>Climax</li></ul>Cult(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Cult turns out to be routine violent action entertainer. Vishwak Sen acted and directed the film. Vishwak Sen drew inspiration of Hollyood films and series like Squid Games. The story turns routine and screenplay turned out to be a mixed back. With the most of the story starting only after more than one hour, viewers get impatient. The weak flashback and climax played the spoilsport.To the top of it, Vishwak Sen who made an impact as an actor on the screen appears only at the end of the first half, disappointing all. Little finetuning of the script and racy screenplay, doing away with predictable first half and other scenes, things would have been different. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Cult.

Cult Review

Aadarsha Kutumbam(2026) Movie: What's Behind Victory Venkatesh and Trivikram Srinivas' Aadarsha Kutumbam is releasing on 30 October 2026. Expectations are high as Venkatesh and Trivikram are coming together for the first time after Trivikram earlier penned super hit dialogues for Venkatesh's evergreen classics Malliswari and Nuvvu Naku Nachav. Trivikram is also experimenting with dark comedy for the first time.The film's OTT rights have reportedly been bagged for a fancy sum, with streaming planned after its theatrical run. Let us see whether Trivikram's dark humour and Venkatesh's comedy timing work for movie lovers.Aadarsha Kutumbam(2026) Movie: Story Review Aadarsha Kutumbam revolves around a middle-class family and the happenings in their debt-ridden lives and how they deal with an unexpected situation.Chitti Babu (Venkatesh) leads a middle-class life filled with debts, largely because of his wife Swarna (Srinidhi Shetty). His life changes completely after one incident. Where this incident leads him and his family, and how the other characters become part of the story form the rest of the developments.Inspector Damodar Naidu (Nara Rohith), DSP Bruhaspati (Rao Ramesh), Malathi (Nivetha Pethuraj), Chandan (Udaybir Sandhu), Judge Pradeep Sarkar (Nassar), Sarwa (Raj Prajwal) and Sampoorna (Yuvina Parthavi) play important roles in the proceedings.Aadarsha Kutumbam(2026) Movie: Artists Review Venkatesh slips into the role effortlessly. He entertains with his trademark mannerisms, dialogue delivery and expressions. He also emotes well in the serious portions and carries several scenes with his screen presence. His performance remains one of the film's biggest strengths.Srinidhi Shetty looks good on screen and impresses with her innocent performance. Her chemistry with Venkatesh looks fresh and works well.Nivetha Pethuraj attracts with her looks but gets a relatively limited role. Nara Rohith plays an important character and delivers a decent performance.Satya is good on screen and manages to evoke a few laughs, although he could have been utilised better. Dimple Hayathi sizzles in a special song. Yuvina and Raj Prajwal are good as the children. Rao Ramesh impresses with his distinctive dialogue delivery.Nassar has a small role, while Brahmaji, Raghu Babu and Sachin Khedekar do justice to their respective parts. Udaybir Sandhu is fine as the villain.Aadarsha Kutumbam(2026) Movie: Technicians Review Trivikram starts the narration in an interesting manner and introduces Venkatesh with an entertaining sequence. The first half then moves forward with a mix of comedy and family situations. Though the proceedings are somewhat predictable, Trivikram's dialogues and Venkatesh's performance keep the momentum going.The interval sequence comes with a surprise and creates some interest for the second half. However, the sequence also reminds us of the Tamil film Blast.The second half is where the film loses some of its freshness. The proceedings become predictable and repetitive, with the story largely focusing on how the family tries to save themselves from the criminals. Still, there are a few entertaining moments and twists that keep the film watchable before it reaches a predictable conclusion.Trivikram's story does not offer anything particularly new apart from a couple of twists. The screenplay is straightforward and lacks the novelty expected from him. However, his trademark dialogue writing and the performances help the film in several places.Thaman's songs do not make much of an impact and are not presented particularly well on screen. His background score, however, is effective and suits the proceedings.Ravi K Chandran's cinematography gives the film a colourful and appealing look. Naveen Nooli's editing is good, though the second half could have benefited from tighter cuts. The dialogues work in parts and the production values are good.Aadarsha Kutumbam Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Venkatesh</li><li>Entertaining first half</li><li>Comedy and family moments</li><li>Few interesting twists</li><li>BGM</li></ul>Aadarsha Kutumbam Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable second half</li><li>Familiar situations</li><li>Lack of novelty in the screenplay</li></ul>Aadarsha Kutumbam(2026) Movie: Rating Analysis Altogether, Aadarsha Kutumbam turns out to be a fairly engaging family entertainer with a mix of comedy, thrills and unexpected turns. Venkatesh is at his entertaining best and carries the film with his trademark expressions, mannerisms and dialogue delivery. Trivikram manages to create several enjoyable moments, particularly in the first half, with his witty dialogues and interesting setup.The second half loses some of the freshness seen earlier and becomes predictable in places. A few situations also remind us of familiar films, which takes away some of the impact. Still, the film has enough entertaining moments, a few good twists and a strong lead performance to make it a decent theatrical watch.Considering the overall entertainment, Venkatesh's performance, humour, thrills and technical aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2.75 rating for Aadarsha Kutumbam.

Aadarsha Kutumbam Review

Naa Wife Missing(2026) Movie: What's BehindVarun Sandesh, Shweta Basu Prasad are coming together after a longtime to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming entertainer Naa Wife Missing. The film directed by Swathi Prakash Mantripragada was released on 22 October 2026. Let us see what the film offered to movie lovers on social media.Naa Wife Missing(2026) Movie: Story ReviewNaa Wife Missing story revolves around two young couples and the happenings in their life and how they dealt with him. Balu (Varun Sandesh) who works as a Assistant Manager in a Grameen Bank enters into wedlock with a beautiful girl Swapna (Swetha Basu Prasad). However on the first day itself he gets a huge shock. What is that shock and how Abban (Mohit Pedada), SI Ravi (Praveen) are connected to these developments form the crux of the story.Naa Wife Missing(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewVarun Sandesh came up with a realistic performance. He did justice to his role as a husband. Shwetha Basu Prasad showed different shades to impress viewers. Praveen is good and the twist that comes with his character generates interest. Others like Satyasri and Mohit Pedada performed according to their roles.Naa Wife Missing(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewNaa Wife Missing story is penned by Umarjee Anuradha and it is inspired by a few real life incidents. Swathi Prakash Mantripragada directed the film. He tried to come up with a family entertainer with a twist. Though he is tried to surprise with the twists, they are far and inbetween and works only to some extent. After the initial intro, that increases interest, the narration assumes a familiar plot. Only during the interval, the twist though predictable sets the stage for the second half.The second half revolves around the investigation part and everything looks normal and average. The climax twist is good to some extent before the film ends on a predictable tone. The story is good to some extent, and the screenplay and direction are just ok.The music of Sai Karthik is ok and the background score is decent. The songs are just average. Background music added value to the scenes. The cinematography of Satish Kumar is good . The narration and scenes are appealing on the screen. Sai Babu Talari's editing could have been better as there are many scenes that slowed the pace of the proceedings. Dialogues are ok and production values are average.Naa Wife Missing Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Varun Sandesh</li><li>Couple of Twists</li><li>BGM</li></ul>Naa Wife Missing Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow Pace</li><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Illogical Scenes</li></ul>Naa Wife Missing(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Naa Wife Missing turns out to be a predictable thriller. Varun Sandesh and Swetha Basu Prasad combination excites and they tried their best to excite all. Director Swathi Prakash Mantripragada tried to increase the interest levels with the twists during the interrogation.He tried to generate interest by narrating the predictable story with non linear screenplay.However many illogical scenes played the spoilsport. However, only a few twists work and others turn bland. Little finetuning of the script and few more twists would have added value to the narration. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Naa Wife Missing.

Naa Wife Missing Review

Haiku(2026) Movie: What's BehindHaiku, a Tamil film starring Aegan, Sri Devi, Femina George in key roles under the direction of Yuvaraj Chinnasamy in releasing on 23 October 2026. Let us find out how &nbsp;director Yuvaraj Chinnasamy impressed movie lovers.Haiku(2026) Movie: Story ReviewHaiku story revolves around a youngster and the happenings in his life when he comes across two beautiful girls in his life and how he deals with the emotional tsunami associated with it. Mano aka Manohar ( Aegan), a team lead in an automobile company starts training the new interns and with the passage of time, he develops a special affection towards a beautiful girl Nivedha (Femina George). As their love blossoms between them, Nivedha comes to know about the past of Manohar.What is Manohar's past, how it impacts the relationship of Manohar and Nivedha, what role Palavakodi aka Kodi (Sridevi Appala), Manohar's friend Nagarjuna (Adhirchi Arun), Nivedha's fiance Arul (Sabareesh Ramachandran), Steve Master (Shiva Aravind), Arun (Subramanian Sethu),Janaki Ram (Jenson Divakar), Mano's father Thangarasu (Mime Gopi) , Kanmani (Indhumati Manikandan) form the interesting part.Haiku(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewAegan performed well in the role of a youngster who experiences different situations in his life and the way his life and behavior changes accordingly. He showed good body language, expressions and emotions as per the situation. Sridevi Appala played the role of an innocent girl who falls in love and then takes a strong decision when faced with a shocking situation. However she has limited screen presence.Femina George performed well and she made an impact with her screen presence and emotional expressions. She captivated all with her expressive eyes. She impressed all with her looks and dialogues. Adhirchi Arjun performed well in the role of the protagonist's friend. He helped the story to move forward with his performance.Others like Adirchi Arun, Subramanian Sethu, Adhiyaman, Mime Gopi, Indhumathi Manigandan performed according to their roles.Haiku(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewHaiku story is penned by Yuvaraj Chinnasamy. He tried to attract viewers with a romantic story including gen x elements. He starts the narration in &nbsp;an interesting manner and continues in the same manner. The uni dimensional screenplay did not lead to any confusion. Though the story is routine and screenplay also turned out predictable, the emotions he included in the film added value to the narration.He shows the relations and the emotions in a different manner trying to be creative to some extent. The first half highlighted the connection between the lead pair before showing the flashback. While the first half has youthful and entertaining elements apart from few emotional sequences, the second half is loaded with powerful emotions and dialogues. Finally the film comes to a decent ending with the message to the genex viewers to move on from the past relationships.Siddhu Kumar's songs are situational and impressive. The tunes connect chords with the viewers. He added value to the narration with his background music. He with his background music added more power to the soul of the film. The cinematography of Priyesh Guruswamy is good. He turned the youthful triangular love story into a colorful one with his camera angles capturing the natural locations in an appealing manner. The editing of Sakthi Pranesh is decent but there are few drags in the film that slowed the proceedings a bit. Dialogues are effective and impactful. Production values are good.Haiku Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Performances</li><li>Emotions</li></ul>Haiku Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Story</li><li>Screenplay</li></ul>Haiku(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Haiku turns out to be a decent love story. Aegan, Femina George and Sridevi Appala did full justice to their roles and though director Yuvaraj Chinnasamy came up with a routine story and predictable screenplay, the performances made the film watchable to an extent. However, the lack of freshness in the story and screenplay played the spolsort. Little finetuning of the script and interesting and gripping screenplay &nbsp;would have added more impact to the final output. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 for Haiku.

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418 Movie (2026): What's BehindHorror film 418 has been the cynosure of all eyes as it is presented by star director Prashanth Neel. The reports that the Censor Board asked the makers to tone down the horror elements before certification, The film hit the screens today on 23 Oct 2026. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Netflix. Let us find out whether 418 really knocked the living daylights out of the viewers.418 Movie (2026): Story Review418 story revolves around a mysterious happenings in the &nbsp;hostel &nbsp;room no 418 and how it impacts the lives of everyone. The new joinees in the MBBS college during admission are asked not avoid venturing into the 418 room while allocating rooms. The mystery deepens when no girls are allowed into the hostel. Where this leads to and how it is connected to the 418 room and what role newcomers Vivek(Suryaraj Veerabhatani), Rohit, Maggie(Sree Viashnav) , beautiful girl Saishaa (Preeti Pagadala), Rachna((Hiranmayee Purushottam), psychiatrist Subhash Patil, warden Ramesh Kumar and others played and what is the secret of Devika (Chaitra J Achar), her husband Mohan &nbsp;played form the crux of the twist.418 Movie (2026): Artists ReviewThere are many unknown faces in the film and they tried their best to take the proceedings forward. Chaitra J Achar impresses, showing variations in her performance. Ramesh Indra is good in the role of the psychiatrist . Suryaraj Veerabhatani is impressive in the role of the medico who has ambitions to become a doctor and who has his own fears about the mystery of the room. Charan, Lakkaraju did justice to their roles. Others like Preethi Pagadala, Shree Vaishnav, Shashank Patil, Kota Jayaram, Goparaju Vijay, Shrikanth Ganesh, Gopi Gavireddy, Dharma Teja Duba, Abhishek Reddy R, Bank Baasha, Satyanarayana Vaddadhi, Recce Naidu, Rekha Nirosha, Sanjana Hardageri, Sreevaani Tripuraneni, Vaani Shalini, T S Rajesh, Nagarani Reddy, Hiranmayi Purushotham, Navaneeth Madishetti performed according to their roles.418 Movie (2026): Technicians ReviewThe story of 418 is penned by Kirtan Nandagouda. Right from the start he did not deviate from the main plot. He established the premise in the starting scene itself and from then on he takes the thrills and scares to the next level with each passing episode. He narrated the story in episode manner to avoid confusion. While the start is racy, the narration pace dips a bit during the college scenes. The college happenings &nbsp;are shown in a natural way though it did not add much value to the proceedings.The screenplay turns racy once the protagonist experiences the scary happenings. The interval bang is well placed and sets the tone for the second half.The second half leads to unraveling of the mystery with the flashback episodes. Some of the scenes however turned tiresome but the director managed to make an overall impact. The director depended on the sound design which is of high standard to scare viewers with jump scares. But at times, they turned repetitive, robbing them off the more powerful and impactful experience.The cinematography of Dinesh Diwakaran created a realistic atmosphere and increased the eerie feel with his camera angles and color combinations. The background score of Venky GG elevated the proceedings to the next level.Avinash's editing could have been better. His editing had the feel of KGF and Salaar. Production values are grand.418 Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Performances</li><li>BGM</li><li>Couple of Twists</li></ul>418 Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Repetitive Scares</li><li>Routine Plot</li><li>Predictable Proceedings</li></ul>418 Movie (2026): Rating AnalysisAltogether, 418 turns out to be a decent horror flick. All the actors performed well and with the director Kirtan Nandagouda coming up with an interesting story. He with his &nbsp;screenplay turned the film into a watchable one despite few predictable and routine, repetitive proceedings. A little finetuning of the script, no efforts would have added more firepower.Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2.5 for 418.

418 Movie Review

Ranabaali (2026) Movie: What's BehindVijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna coming back together after Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade especially after their marriage itself builds curiosity. Add to it, director Rahul Sankrityan, the man behind Taxiwaala and Shyam Singha Roy picking a 1854 to 1878 Rayalaseema famine backdrop, and Mythri Movie Makers backing it on a grand scale. Promos promised blood, pain and a never seen before Vijay. It's OTT streaming partner is announced as Netflix. Ranabaali hit theatres on October 16th. Let's see how it turns out to be.Ranabaali (2026) Movie: Story ReviewRanabaali is set in Rayalaseema between 1854 and 1878, during British rule. Singanamala Bobbili Ranabaali (Vijay Deverakonda) is born into a Palegaadu family. As per legend, he is born without breath and is blessed by Lord Bhadramallanna Swamy with life for two pushkarams. He grows up as a ferocious, going to any extent to protect his people guy. To bring him on track, his family gets him married to Jayamma (Rashmika). She tries to change him. At the same time, the whole Madras region is hit by a terrible famine, British commissioner Sir Theodore Hector (Arnold Vosloo) was appointed as the commissioner for Madras presidency and his brutal decisions leads to looting grains, lands with heavy taxes and people are dying of hunger. When Ranabaali witness that suffering with his own eyes, he turns into a rebel fighting for his people. How does he protect and turns into a nightmare to Britishers forms the crux of the story.Ranabaali (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewVijay Deverakonda is genuinely sincere as Ranabaali. This is totally away from his usual urban lover boy image. He has worked hard on his body language as a drunk, careless youth in early scenes and as a ferocious warrior in action blocks. Initially it seems his Rayalaseema dialect and histrionics seem forced but gets better as the movie progresses. In many scenes, his eyes and expressions do more talking than dialogues. Interval bang and climax are where he truly shines. You can feel the anger, helplessness and pain of a leader in him.Rashmika as Jayamma is lovely but her screen time is limited. In the first half, her scenes with Vijay are heartwarming, they give you that light feel in such a heavy film. She brings grace and emotion, and it's good to see she in a role which has very good importance to the story proceedings. But she suddenly disappear and only appears during the later hour in second half and brings emotional anchor.Lal as Bhadramallanna appears in just 2-3 scenes but makes an impact. Mummy fame Arnold Vosloo as brutal commissioner did menacing act. Eshwari Rao, Vivek Sagar, Kancharapalem Kishore and others are fine in their parts.Ranabaali (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewIf you compare both halves, first half is definitely better. Rahul takes his time to create the world of 1858 Rayalaseema - the Palegaadu system, the British torture, Ranabaali's personal life. Even it is a bit slow here and there, but the Vijay - Rashmika track and period detailing keep us hooked. Interval gives a good high. Second half starts on a powerful note but soon becomes too heavy. The film keeps showing back to back suffering, battles and grief. After a point, it feel choked. We can feel the suffering more than the heroism, because the heroic payoffs don't elevate mainly due to lack of pulsating BGM. With a runtime of almost 2 hours 58 minutes, it feels stretched.Technically, the film is rich. Cinematography by Jishnu Bhattacharjee, and Nirav Shah is one of the biggest assets, it beautifully captures the dry lands, forts and villages of 19th century Rayalaseema. Production design needs a special mention. Except for a few hill portions, you won't feel it's a set, it looks like a real location. Costumes and art department have done a great job. Where the film slips badly is music. Except for Melody song between Vijay and Rashmika, no other song registers. For a film of this scale, it is expected a thundering BGM to lift those elevation scenes. But the score by Ajay - Atul duo lacks that power. That's why even well shot heroic moments and heavy emotional scenes don't give you goosebumps. If those painful scenes had ended with a strong high, the impact would have been much better. Editing by Karthika Srinivas is impressive in the first half but needs trimming in second half.Ranabaali Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Vijay Deverakonda - Rashmika</li><li>First Half</li><li>Conviction Towards Story</li><li>Production Design</li></ul>Ranabaali Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Weak Elevations</li><li>BGM</li><li>Lengthy Second Half</li><li>Heavy Emotions</li></ul>Ranabaali (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisRanabaali has a strong historical backdrop and some impactful moments, but the slow narration and lengthy runtime prevent it from making the desired impact. Vijay Deverakonda delivers a committed performance, while his chemistry with Rashmika Mandanna works in the film’s favour. The portrayal of famine conditions and British oppression also gives the story emotional weight.However, the screenplay loses momentum in the second half, with repetitive sequences and predictable developments affecting the overall experience. The background score and lack of emotional depth in some key scenes further weaken the impact. Despite its sincere attempt and a few engaging moments, the film struggles to sustain interest throughout its nearly three-hour runtime.Considering all these factors Cine Josh is going with 2.5 rating for 'Ranabaali'.

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Crazy Kalyanam(2026) Movie: What's BehindAnupama Parameswaran, Tharun Bhascker, VK Naresh and Akhil Raj come together for Crazy Kalyanam, directed by Badrappa Gajula. The film deals with a father's concerns about his daughter's marriage and her wish to become independent. With a rural Telangana backdrop and a mix of family drama and comedy, the film has an interesting point to make. Let us see how it works on screen.Crazy Kalyanam(2026) Movie: Story ReviewParvathalu (VK Naresh) has two daughters. His elder daughter is married to Balaraju (Tharun Bhascker), a man whose drinking habits and irresponsible behaviour keep creating problems for the family. Having seen this situation, Parvathalu wants to find a better match for his younger daughter Keerthi (Anupama Parameswaran). He looks for a wealthy groom who has a good background and no bad habits.Keerthi, however, has different plans. She wants to complete her education, get a job and stand on her own feet. She loves Uday (Akhil Raj), who has been in love with her since childhood. But Uday does not have a job or the financial background her father expects.Things get complicated when Parvathalu finalises a marriage proposal from a wealthy family. What will Keerthi do? Will her father understand her wishes? The rest of the story revolves around these questions.Crazy Kalyanam(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewAnupama Parameswaran does a good job as Keerthi. She gets the Telangana slang right and brings the right emotions to her character. Her performance is one of the film's positives.VK Naresh gets a role that gives him a chance to show his emotional side. He is particularly effective in the final 30 minutes, where a lengthy scene stands out. His performance adds weight to the climax, even though the film takes too long to reach that point.Tharun Bhascker has the potential to bring more laughs as Balaraju, but the writing doesn't make full use of his comic timing. His character could have been much more entertaining. Akhil Raj has a good screen presence and suits the romantic role, though the love track itself lacks freshness.Crazy Kalyanam(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewDirector Badrappa Gajula chooses a subject that many families can relate to. The film also has a meaningful message about girls becoming independent and parents supporting their daughters ambitions. But a good idea alone isn't enough to make a film work.The first half takes too long to establish the characters and get to the main conflict. Even Keerthi and Uday's love story fails to create much interest. The story picks up when Parvathalu diverts a marriage proposal intended for another family member and decides to arrange the match for his own daughter. However, the interval lacks the impact needed to make viewers curious about what happens next.The second half also has its share of slow moments. The English classes track and some village episodes don't add much to the story. Tharun Bhascker provides a few lighter moments, but his comedy could have been used more effectively.The film finally finds some emotional strength in the last 30 minutes. The scenes involving Naresh's character bring the much-needed intensity, and the climax conveys the importance of a girl getting an education and becoming independent. However, a fight added towards the end feels forced and doesn't fit naturally into the story.The cinematography captures the village atmosphere well, while the editing could have been sharper. The number of songs also affects the pace in places. A tighter screenplay and more engaging first half would have made a noticeable difference.Crazy Kalyanam: Advantages<ul><li>Anupama Parameswaran</li><li>VK Naresh's performance</li><li>A meaningful message</li><li>Rural Telangana backdrop</li></ul>Crazy Kalyanam: Drawbacks<ul><li>Familiar romantic track</li><li>Slow narration</li><li>Emotional scenes lack impact</li><li>Slow first half</li><li>Comedy that works only in parts</li></ul>Crazy Kalyanam(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisCrazy Kalyanam has a relatable story at its core. A father wants his daughter to marry into a wealthy family because he fears she might face the same problems as her elder sister. Meanwhile, the daughter wants to study, get a job, and make her own decisions. There is enough scope here for an engaging family drama.Unfortunately, the film takes too long to get going. The romance doesn't create much interest, the comedy has failed in many parts, several scenes feel like they are only filling time. The final 30 minutes are considerably better, with VK Naresh delivering an emotional performance that helps the film recover somewhat.The director's intentions are good, but the screenplay needed more work to turn the subject into a consistently engaging entertainer. The climax makes a point worth hearing, yet the journey towards it feels unnecessarily long.Crazy Kalyanam(2026) Movie: VerdictCrazy Kalyanam has a good message and finds some emotional strength towards the end. Anupama Parameswaran and VK Naresh deliver noteworthy performances, but the slow narration and missed opportunities with comedy hold the film back. Better writing and a tighter screenplay could have made this a more satisfying family entertainer.

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Jailer 2(2026) Movie: What's BehindMaking a sequel to a Blockbuster is a challenging task for any director. After the first part became a sensation, Sun Pictures brought back the winning combo, Nelson, Anirudh and Superstar Rajinikanth. Also when they announced Vidya Balan, SJ Suryah, and Mithun Chakraborty as the Kalpauk family, the buzz intensifies. Jailer 2 hit the theatres on October 15. Did Nelson pull it off ? Let's see in a detailed review..Jailer 2 (2026) Movie: Story ReviewJailer 2 continues right from where Jailer ended. Tiger Muthuvel Pandian's family is still dealing with the loss of his son Arjun. But Tiger Muthuvel Pandian cleaning up Varma's idol smuggling gang has further leads into more antagonists. Dileep (Suraj Venjaramoodu), &nbsp;a close aide of Varma is hunting for the man who killed Varma. Meanwhile Muthuvel uses Moorthy (Namo Narayana) and his gang to reach Dileep. Then while Dileep is searching for Varma's killer, all roads lead to Muthuvel. That's when the real game starts. The new threat is not a single man, but a whole family syndicate, The Kalpauks, Father Kalpak (Mithun Chakraborty), Bodhi (SJ Suryah) and Kantha (Vidya Balan). How, Muthuvel deals with them follows the entire second half and offcourse gives a lead to Third Installment too.Jailer 2 (2026 Movie): Artists ReviewThis film belongs to Rajinikanth. He is the soul of Jailer 2. But, in Jailer 1, we saw Muthuvel as a normal, retired, soft spoken jailer and that innocence made his mass transformation organic and emotional. In Jailer 2, he is a powerful force from frame one. That surprise factor is missing. Still, his swag is untouched, his comic timing is spot on and when he walks in slow motion with Anirudh's BGM, theatres still erupt. Those elevation scenes are pure goosebumps.The real surprise is Suraj Venjaramoodu. Honestly, he looks more menacing and serious in the first half than the actual main villains in the second half. He holds the entire first half on his shoulders. His track with Namo Narayana is hilarious and also builds tension.Now coming to the biggest disappointment, the Kalpauk family. SJ Suryah as Bodhi tries his best and gets a couple of good face offs with Rajini, but his character quickly becomes loud and repetitive. Vidya Balan as Kantha gets very less screen time and her villainy barely registers except for a couple of laughs due to her 'message' chemistry with Rajini. Mithun Chakraborty is completely underwhelming. To be frank, none of them come even close to what Vinayakan did as Varma in the first part. That raw, unpredictable madness is totally missing.Namo Narayana as Moorthy is a laugh riot. Probably his best role till date. Ramya Krishnan, Mirnaa and Yogi Babu are just okay, they don't have much to do. And we have to talk about the special number. Remember how Tamannaah's Kaavaalaa set screens on fire? Nora Fatehi's number in this one feels forced, like a filler song added just for the sake of it.Jailer 2 (2026) Movie: &nbsp;Technicians ReviewFirst half is completely filled with Nelson mark. This is where he shines. He balances his trademark dark comedy with mass elevations so well. The characters are quirky, dialogues are witty and scenes like the tea stall shooting and bridge fight are designed purely as mass fans moments. Followed by a banger interval block with Dileep just elevates everything and makes us think second half will be bigger.But second half is a different story. Once the Kalpauk family enters, the film becomes static. Same kind of scenes repeat, emotional connect doesn't feel organic like the first part and the confrontations look like Nelson is trying too hard to recreate Jailer 1 moments. The main strength in Jailer 1 is how seamlessly it blends The powerful cameos of Shivaraj Kumar and Mohanlal into the narrative whereas those cameos look forced and bland in Jailer 2. But, the much talked about Hrithik Roshan Cameo worked well. The pre climax feels stretched and climax fight is well executed.Technically, Anirudh is the second hero after Rajini. His BGM is power packed and lifts every elevation, but the songs themselves break the flow. He never missed the opportunity to elevate Thalaivar's aura. Vijay Kartik Kannan's visuals are slick and give a rich look to both Coimbatore and Goa portions. Editing by Nirmal should have been tighter, especially in the last 45 minutes. At 2 hours 45 minutes, the film feels long. At least 10 - 15 minutes could have been trimmed, especially in second half.Jailer 2 Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Rajinikanth Swag &amp; Presence</li><li>Banger Interval</li><li>Nelson Mark Comedy In First Half</li><li>Anirudh BGM</li></ul>Jailer 2 Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Repetitive Scenes In Second half</li><li>Cartoonish Villains</li><li>Less Emotional Connect</li></ul>Jailer 2 (2026) : Rating AnalysisJailer 2 works in parts. It rides high on Thalaivar's swag, Nelson's comedy in first half and Anirudh's BGM. But the weak second half and cartoonish villains pull it down. It's a decent one time watch for fans, but it never matches the freshness of Jailer. Considering all these, CineJosh is going with &nbsp;2.75 &nbsp;rating.&nbsp;

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Mayookha(2026) Movie: What's BehindPayal Chengappa, Dev D's thriller Mayookha, directed by Shree Tej, is releasing on 9 October 2026. Let us find out how the film entertained movie lovers.Mayookha(2026) Movie: Story ReviewMayookha's story revolves around the startling happenings in the life of a young and beautiful professional and how she deals with them.Mayookha (Payal Chengappa), a bank professional, experiences mysterious happenings in her apartment at night. What are these happenings? What roles do SI Dev (Dev D), Veeru's Father ( Muralidhar Goud), Hindi ( Charishma Dabbara), Divya(Janu Varma), Security Ravi ( Nanaji Karri), Carpenter Kumar (Amad Masud), Anwar Chacha(Vegi Naidu), Fisherman (Manikanta) form the interesting part.Mayookha(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewPayal Chengappa impressed with her cute looks. She lived in the role of a middle-class girl who showed variations in expressions, exhibiting fear, innocence and shyness.Dev Shashank performed well in the role of a police officer. He is impressive with his screen presence. Muralidhar Goud is good in the role of the father. He got limited screen presence.Lavanya Rani, Charishma Dabbara, Aman Masud and others performed according to their roles.Mayookha(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewMayookha story is penned by Shree Tej SK. He chose a new concept in thrillers, and it is phrogging, which has never been touched in Tollywood. He managed to generate interest with the twists and turns to some extent. The first half starts in an interesting manner with the murder and then the fears and psychological behaviour of the girl, generating curiosity about whether she is in danger or hallucinating.The second half turns racy after the first half takes time to pick up pace due to the introduction of characters and their behaviours. The unravelling of twists and also the half an hour in the run-up to the climax takes the viewers to another level. However, once the final twist is revealed, the film's pace dips. The antagonist in the climax tests the patience of the viewers with his monologuing.The background music of Sibi Mathew Alex is good. It increased the intensity levels in the story. The cinematography of Farhan Vadakkan is good. It showed the scenes in an impactful manner. Sharat J's editing could have been better, as there are drags in the narration. Production values are good.Mayookha Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Payal Chengappa</li><li>New Concept</li><li>Few Twists</li></ul>Mayookha Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Gory Scenes</li><li>Routine Shades</li></ul>Mayookha(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Mayookha turns out to be an interesting thriller on a new concept, phrogging. Payal Chengappa performed well, and the director Shree Tej's story included a few interesting twists and turns with a racy screenplay. He took a lot of time to enter the main plot in the first half, and it diluted the essence. A few predictable elements, slow pace undid the good work. The gory scenes could have been toned down completely. A little fine-tuning of the script and interesting twists would have added more firepower. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Mayooka. &nbsp;

Mayookha Review

The highly anticipated film Dragon, starring Jr NTR and directed by Prashanth Neel, has completed a major night shooting schedule at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad. The team filmed intense action sequences with night effects, and Prajwal Gowda shared updates on Instagram, exciting fans. The next schedule is set to start soon, with the team planning to shoot in Africa.
Dragon promises to be a mass action entertainer, with Prashanth Neel's trademark heavy action, dark tone, and powerful elevations. The film's script has been tweaked to meet Jr NTR's high standards, and Ravi Basrur is composing the music. Rukmini Vasanth plays the female lead, and Anil Kapoor is in a key role. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts, the film is planned for a pan-India release on June 25, 2026.
The team has completed location recce in Africa and will start filming there soon. The film's action sequences are expected to be intense, making it one of Jr NTR's best action roles. Fans are eagerly waiting for more updates, and the film's success is expected to be a game-changer in Indian cinema.
With its grand scale and high-octane action, Dragon is set to impress audiences across languages. The film's background score by Ravi Basrur is expected to elevate the viewing experience.

NTR NEEL Done With Intense Night Action Shoot