&nbsp;Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash's mythological entertainer Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari is slated for a grand release. The first part is releasing in November 2026 and the second part will be releasing on Diwali 2027.It is known that Dil Raju acquired the Telugu version distribution rights for the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The pre release event was held in a grand manner yesterday and at the event Dil Raju mistook Ranbir Kapoor for Ranveer Singh.Dil Raju was heard saying, "Best actor, Best hero is Ranveer Singh garu. Sorry, Ranbir Kapoor garu." Ranbir Kapoor was present at the event. And the camera zoomed in on Ranbir's face after Dil Raju referred to him as Singh. &nbsp;The video went viral and netizens reacted in the following way.A user wrote, "Rugga actually Dil Raju sir is right ranveer Singh is best actor from Bollywood."Another user wrote, "Glti se sach nikl gaya."Another user wrote, "After saying that, he is literally having a giggle there."-- Pramod Nandivada

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Dil Raju goof up at Ramayana pre release event

Ramayana pre release: Dil Raju faux pas

&nbsp;Nagarjuna's milestone 100th film titled King 100 is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Ra. Karthik. The film is set for a spectacular release on 24 December 2026 as X Mas Special.Akkineni fans are super excited and thrilled as Tabu is being the part of the project. Nagarjuna and Tabu featured in many hit films and that are re uniting after many decades. The makers planned to release the glimpse of Tabu and her character from the film as Dasara special.However, the makers disappointed all the fans by postponing the release indefinitely. The makers revealed that the glimpse release got postponed due to technical issues and new date will be announced soon.The film stars &nbsp;Sushmita Bhat and another yet to be revealed character. The film is bankrolled by Annapurna Studios and Manam Enterprises, and &nbsp;Devi Sri Prasad tuning the music.-- Pramod Nandivada

Tabu glimpse from King 100 postponed

King100 disappoints tempting beauty fans 

Sharwanand Ego endeared himself to all as Charming Star, recently entertained with his different genre entertainers like Naari Naari Naduma Murari and Biker, is now coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Bhogi.The film, directed by Sampath Nandi, is progressing at a brisk pace. Today, the makers released the second single Annayya Paanam Lo Poosina Puvvulu. The song highlighted the brother-sister bonding in the backdrop of the village environment, love and affection. Chandra Bose penned emotional and captivating lyrics for the song, for which music is scored by Bheems Ceciroleo. The song is sung effectively by Sri Krishna. The song is shot appealingly in Shravanand and&nbsp; Anupama Parameswaran.&nbsp; The film is set at the Maharashtra–Andhra Pradesh border of the 1960s. &nbsp;KK Radhamohan is bankrolling the film under the Sri Sathya Sai Arts banner. Dimple Hayathi is the other female lead, and the makers will announce the film’s release date in the coming days.-- Pramod Nandivada

Annayya from Bhogi released

Bhogi: Annayya song highlights emotional bond

&nbsp;Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar is breaking records at the box office. The film already crossed more than Rs500crs at the box office.In the meantime, Sanju Samson, die hard fan of Rajinikanth booked entire theatre screening Jailer 2 and invited all his teammates. He posted "I love watching Rajini sir's movies, and I always look forward to his next film. So, I'm actually a day late. I try to watch as many of his movies as possible. Yesterday, we had an event in Delhi, which is why I couldn't watch it," He added, "But today, fortunately, I was lucky enough to book the entire theatre. I've invited my friends, and my wife is here too. I'm very excited to watch Rajini sir on the big screen."He continued "Everyone in the team and the support staff who knows Tamil is coming," . &nbsp;

Sanju Samson Jailer 2 treat to his teammates 

Jailer 2: Star Cricketer special screening for teammates 

Tier 2 heroes are increasingly trying to make larger-than-life films with big worlds, grand visuals and massive action sequences. The aim is to expand their market, but there is a problem. Even a hero's career-best box office numbers may not be enough to reach breakeven.Nani’s The Paradise is a clear example. The film has already registered career-best numbers for Nani, but it has reportedly failed to recover even 80 percent of its investment. This raises a serious question about the budgets being set for Tier 2 heroes. If a film's biggest box office performance is still not enough to recover the investment, the problem could be with the budget itself.There is nothing wrong with filmmakers dreaming big or making films with passion. Bigger films can help heroes expand their market, but cinema is also a business. Producers need to consider what a hero's existing market can realistically support before investing huge amounts.The success ratio in the industry is already low. Spending beyond a hero's market value only makes the risk higher for producers and distributors.The real issue is not making bigger films, but spending more than the market can support. Unless budgets and market value grow together, even a career-best result may not save a film from losses. &nbsp;

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The Risk of Spending Beyond a Hero's Market

Why Career Best Numbers Aren't Enough for Tier 2 Heroes

Ajay Bhupathi created a sensation with his film RX 100 which turned out be a surprise blockbuster.Sometime back after few shocks at the box office, he made a resounding comeback with the film Mangalavaram. From then on the talk of the sequel to the film did rounds. Now finally, Ajay Bhupathi in his interaction with scribes, shared the details about the sequel.He revealed that the script work for the film is nearing completion and the shoot will be starting from the next year. Ajay Bhupathi himself will be bankrolling the the film. The makers will be finalizing the cast and crew once the project is announced.&nbsp; Buzz is Ajay Bhupathi is including spiritual elements and is giving devotional touch to the story. Earlier reports came that Payal Rajput will not be part of the project.Priyadarshi and Payal Rajput will be seen in the sequel also ---- Pramod Nandivada

What is going on with Mangalavaram sequel 

Interesting developments in Mangalavaram sequel 

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s Ranabaali has collected an estimated ₹43.85 crore worldwide in its first four days. The film earned ₹34.35 crore gross in India and ₹9.50 crore overseas, while its domestic net collection reached ₹29.45 crore by Monday, October 19.On Day 4, Ranabaali collected ₹5.40 crore net in India, marking a 28% decline from Sunday’s ₹7.50 crore. The film’s reported production budget is around ₹75 crore, with its theatrical break even target estimated at a similar level. Final profitability depends on distributor shares and revenue recovery.Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, Ranabaali is a period action drama set against the Great Madras Famine of 1876–1878. Vijay plays Ranabaali, a horseman who leads resistance against British colonial oppression, while Rashmika portrays Jayamma, his wife. Hollywood actor, Mummy fame Arnold Vosloo appears as British officer Sir Theodore Hector in a menacing role.With ₹43.85 crore in worldwide gross, Ranabaali has made an encouraging start but still has substantial ground to cover against its reported budget. Mixed audience reactions and the weekday slowdown make its upcoming collections crucial. Strong word of mouth and steady theatre occupancy will determine whether the film can approach its estimated break even target. - Veda

Ranabaali Four Days Worldwide Box Office Collection

Vijay Deverakonda Ranabaali Nears 44 Crore Worldwide

&nbsp;&nbsp; SS Rajamouli has a big vision for Varanasi. The director recently spoke about the different sequences set in Antarctica, Africa, Varanasi, the time travel portions, the Ugarabati Caves and the climax. He said each sequence has its own world and challenges.Each of these episodes sounds like a different film on its own. But bringing them together into one story is what makes Varanasi interesting. The different settings and sequences need to connect naturally without affecting the flow of the film.Rajamouli has handled large-scale storytelling with Baahubali and RRR, but Varanasi seems to be a different experience. With so many worlds coming together, the film needs to feel like one complete story rather than several films put together.The scale has already raised expectations. Now, it will be interesting to see how Rajamouli connects these different episodes and makes them work as one film.- Ashish &nbsp;

Varanasi: Several Films in One Grand Vision

Varanasi - Bringing Different Worlds Under One Roof

&nbsp;&nbsp;Fauzi came to a halt for this reason. Prabhas after gaining pan India stardom is having load full of projects. He is currently busy with projects like Fauzi, Spirit, and sequels to Salaar and Kalki 2898AD.All eyes are on his upcoming period entertainer Fauzi. The film directed by Hanu Raghavapudi of Sita Ramam fame is progressing at a brisk pace. The film's shooting has been underway in the backdrop of extravagantly erected sets at Kokapet, Hyderabad. The shooting has been going on for more than 15 days.Now it is coming out that the shooting came to a halt as Hanu Raghavapudi got injured. As Hanu Raghavapudi suffered minor leg injury, the makers stopped the shoot for two days.After two days, the makers resumed shoot from Monday. The makers are shooting scenes in the backdrop of a temple and koneru set featuring Prabhas in Kokapet, Hyderabad.Mythri Movie Makers are producing the film which stars Imanvi as the female lead opposite Prabhas.- Nirvighn Nandivada

Fauzi came to a grinding halt

Fauzi came to a halt for this reason

&nbsp;Victory Venkatesh’s upcoming Telugu film Aadarsha Kutumbam House No. 47 is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on October 30. This Trivikram directorial confirmed the date through a new official poster, ending uncertainty among fans after multiple postponements. The film combines family emotions with action and entertainment.The film brings Venkatesh and Trivikram Srinivas together for a project that has attracted attention for its family oriented story and commercial elements. Srinidhi Shetty plays the female lead, while Nivetha Pethuraj has an important role. Nara Rohith, Rao Ramesh and other familiar faces are also part of the cast.Produced by S. Radha Krishna Chinababu, under Haarika &amp; Hassine Creations, Aadarsha Kutumbam features music by Thaman S. The combination of Venkatesh’s family entertainer appeal and Trivikram’s dialogue driven storytelling has raised expectations among Telugu moviegoers. The newly announced release date is also expected to bring renewed momentum to the film’s promotions.With the October 30 release approaching, audiences will be watching for further updates, including trailers and promotional events. The film’s eventual reception will depend on its storytelling, performances and audience response in theatres. Two songs Narayanamma and Maala are already released to positive buzz. For Venkatesh fans, the reunion with Trivikram is a major attraction as they await this family action entertainer. - Veda

Aadarsha Kutumbam Release Date Locked

Venkatesh Announces Aadarsha Kutumbam House No. 47 Release Date

&nbsp;&nbsp;Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 has reportedly crossed ₹500 crore in worldwide gross within its first week, setting a new speed record for a Tamil film. Strong opening weekend collections, the Dasara holiday and encouraging advance bookings have powered its impressive run. The film is now chasing bigger box office milestones.At 75, Rajinikanth continues to draw audiences across markets. His films crossed the ₹500 crore worldwide mark include 2.0, Jailer, Coolie and Jailer 2, according to the reported figures. With its overseas performance adding momentum, the sequel is now being compared with 2.0, which is widely regarded as one of Tamil cinema’s biggest grossers.In the Telugu states, Jailer 2 has reportedly recovered 77% of its ₹42 crore distribution price, excluding GST, through five day distributor shares. The total share stands at ₹32.15 crore. Nizam leads with ₹13.84 crore, followed by Ceeded at ₹5.05 crore and Vizag at ₹3.67 crore, according to the supplied area wise figures.The remaining five day shares are Guntur ₹2.40 crore, Krishna ₹2.25 crore, East ₹2.13 crore, West ₹1.50 crore and Nellore ₹1.31 crore. Together, these figures bring the Telugu states total to ₹32.15 crore, excluding GST. Sustaining collections through the holiday period will be crucial for completing the remaining recovery and generating distributor profits. - Veda

Rajinikanth Jailer 2 Telugu States Five Days Shares

Jailer 2 Crosses 500 Crore Club

&nbsp;&nbsp;Fans furious with Vijay Devarakonda. Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna recently came to entertain movie lovers with the period entertainer Ranabaali. It is known that Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna participated in the popular celebrity show Koffee with Karan hosted by Karan Johar. They shared many of their personal secrets and the promo showed Vijay Devarakonda claiming that he made Rashmika Mandanna to propose and visual Beg for his acceptance.This drew furious reactions from netizens. Here are few of them. One X user wrote, “She asked him 100 times to marry her? Even if it is true, why is he revealing it publicly? He’s kind of humiliating her. I don’t understand his attitude. She’s more successful than him.”Another user criticised the way Vijay appeared to portray their relationship, writing, “I really get the ick when he makes it seem like he did her a favour by marrying her while she’s so enamoured by him. But the biggest ick was before the wedding itself when he signed off on invitations with his name and put her name in small font in brackets.”A third person wrote, “My hate on VD didn't start in a day BTW, it's because of so many shitty things he say in a ‘composed’ tone and Rashmika cutie unfortunately fell for his narcissistic ass. I know it's hot to be with someone who's confident about themselves but soon you'll realize that.”Another social media user questioned whether an imbalance in affection could become a problem in a relationship, writing, “Loving him more than he loves you is intense..but what if he starts taking all that for granted?”Some viewers also compared the couple's exchange to other celebrity appearances on the chat show. One user wrote, “They saw ranbir and alia gross out vadaks (north) and thought we need to recreate that impact in the south.” Reacting to Vijay's response in the promo, another user posted, “'I am not an a**hole’ denial is a river in egypt mr vijay deverakonda."One person sharing the clip compared the couple to singer Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco, calling them the “selena gomez and benny blanco of tollywood.”Another user suggested that the episode could spark controversy similar to Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's appearance on the show. “Firstly, this Koffee with Karan episode could be another Deepika-Ranveer disaster waiting to happen. Newly married couples should avoid coming on this show. Deepika and Ranveer learned that the hard way,” the user wrote.The same person added that Vijay's response made it seem as though he had agreed to marry Rashmika as a favour, speculating that his decision might have been different had his film Liger been a box-office success.- Nirvighn Nandivada

Vijay Devarakonda trolled mercilessly

Fans furious with Vijay Devarakonda

&nbsp;&nbsp;Spirit targeted for a reason. &nbsp;Prabhas' Spirit directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga is the cynosure of all eyes. The film is progressing at a brisk pace and couple of days back they released a new poster of Prabhas and announced the release date. The film will be releasing on 29 October 2027 as Diwali special.The poster showed Prabhas dressed in black, sporting a cap and glasses, with a serious expression. However, the superstar’s face is barely visible, with the side-profile shot, cap and shadows concealing most of his features.It is a different matter that the poster didn't excite even the due hard fans of Prabhas. In the meantime, fans of Deepika Padukone seized the opportunity and started trolling Prabhas, Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Spirit mercilessly. It is known that Deepika Padukone walked out of the project due to differences between Sandeep Reddy Vanga and her over working conditions and from then on war of words started flying from all quarters. - Pramod Nandivada

Spirit Taken By Scruff

Spirit targeted for a reason

&nbsp; &nbsp; At Ramayana’s Hyderabad promotional event, Yash urged audiences to watch the ambitious mythological epic with an open mind instead of focusing excessively on visual effects flaws. Playing Ravana and serving as a producing partner, the actor said India must support filmmakers willing to take Indian cinema onto the global stage.Yash praised producer Namit Malhotra’s ambition, revealing that their conversations about raising Indian cinema’s international standing inspired him to join the project. He also appreciated director Nitesh Tiwari’s straightforward filmmaking approach. Yash warned that discouraging ambitious productions over minor technical shortcomings could make filmmakers hesitant to attempt similar projects.The film’s earlier character glimpses sparked online debate, particularly over the visual effects and Ranbir Kapoor’s appearance as Lord Rama. Some viewers criticised the demon characters for looking computer generated, while subsequent promotional footage drew more positive reactions from sections of the audience. The makers face the challenge of balancing visual spectacle with audience expectations for this epic.Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravi Dubey as Lakshmana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Yash as Ravana. Reportedly mounted on a ₹4,000 crore budget, the two part adaptation of Valmiki’s epic is scheduled to begin with Part One on November 5, 2026. Its scale and international ambitions have made it one of Indian cinema’s most closely watched projects. - Veda

Yash Request To Watch Ramayana Beyond VFX

Yash Requests To Support Ramayana and Avoid Nitpicking VFX

&nbsp;Here is the Raaka motion capture secret. Allu Arjun and Atlee are coming to captivate movie lovers with their upcoming film Raaka. The film even before the completion of the shoot entered into the Guinness World Records with the usage of motion capture technology.The film stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead while Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna and Janhvi Kapoor are playing important roles. The music for the film is tuned by Sai Abhyankkar and plans are on to release the film by 2027 end or &nbsp;in 2028 .Now stunt choreographer Anal Arasu shared more details about the motion capture technology. He said the world of Raaka will witness unique and uniyal characters and somev of them will possess supernatural powers and this is exciting all. He said though motion capture technology was earlier used for Shah Rukh Khan's body doubles in Jawan, Raaka uses it extensively taking mocap to next level.He said sharing more details about the motion capture technology in Raaka will rob viewers of the wonderful cinematic experience. - Nirvighn Nandivada

Raaka motion capture secret revealed

Here is the Raaka motion capture secret

&nbsp;&nbsp;Rajamouli shares Varanasi difficulties and updates. Rajamouli's Varanasi happens to be the most awaited project across the world. The film stars Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles and Prithviraj Sukumaran is playing the important role.The film is releasing on 7 April 2027 and Though rumours spread that the film would be postponed, the makers are keen to release the film on the above date at any cost.Rajamouli who received Leon Cakoff Award at the 50th São Paulo International Film Festival, shared more details. About the film's progress he said with in ten days the entire shoot will be wrapped. &nbsp;Her also promised that the film will release on Brazil.Then he spoke about the challenges in Varanasi. He said it was like bringing 6-7 films together and this happened to be the biggest challenge. He shared that the film highlights father -son bonding and the relationship between a handsome man and a beautiful girl.- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Varanasi updates and difficulties shared

Rajamouli shares Varanasi difficulties and updates

&nbsp;&nbsp;Rajinikanth multiple takes for Jailer 2 shocks all. Super Star Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar which released last week amidst &nbsp;huge expectations opened up to mixed reviews. However Rajinikanth's star power is powering it at the box office. The film already crossed nearly 500crs and is going strong. The film is a sequel to the blockbuster film Jailer.Now &nbsp;Mirnaa Menon who played a key role in the film made a shocking revelation. It is known that &nbsp;there was a scene in the second half where SJ.Sirysh presses Rajinikanth's face against the ground with his feet.Many thought it was Rajinikanth's body double. But it is coming out Rajinikanth himself &nbsp;shoot for the scene. Mrinaa revealed that the entire unit was worried as Rajinikanth took more than 12 takes to get the scene right. She said the unit was not keen to have Rajinikanth shoot for the scene but Rajinikanth was game for it.&nbsp;

Jailer 2: Rajinikanth shocks with 12 takes

Rajinikanth multiple takes for Jailer 2 shocks all

&nbsp;&nbsp; After doing a couple of action films, Vijay Deverakonda wants to try a feel-good love story. He is reportedly planning a film with director Vikram K. Kumar.Vijay has taken up different kinds of roles over the years. Kingdom saw him play a spy in an action thriller, while Ranabaali is a period action drama. The Family Star was a family drama, but it failed to make the expected impact.Vijay became popular with films like Geetha Govindam, where his romantic side worked well with audiences. Kushi also saw him in a love story. Now, after taking up more intense roles, he seems interested in returning to this space.Vikram K. Kumar has directed romantic films like Ishq and Hello, along with the family drama Manam. His combination with Vijay could be interesting, though details about the story and other cast members are not yet known.The film is still at an early stage, so it remains to be seen when it will go on floors. For now, Vijay appears keen to move away from action for a while and do a lighter film.- Ashish

Vijay's Next Move: Back to Romance

Vijay Deverakonda Plans a Feel-Good Love Story

&nbsp;&nbsp;Varun Tej gears up as Craze for Bhari increasing. Mega Prince Varun Tej recently scored a decent hit with his hilarious entertainer Korean Kanakaraju directed by Merlapaka Gandhi. He is now concentrating on his next titled Bhari.The film is a sports based entertainer directed by Yadhu Vamsi of Committee Kurrollu fame. The film is bankrolled by Varun Tej's sister Niharika on her Pink Elephant Pictures. Now reports are coming that the film's OTT rights have been bagged for a fancy sum even before the film sent to sets. Netflix bagged the rights for a fancy sum.Varun Tej who suffered shoulder injury while practicing volleyball is now gearing up to start shooting as he completely recovered. The film's shooting will start from November. Mega Brother Naga Babu, father of Varun Tej is playing an important role in the film.Anudeep Dev is the music director for the film. Plans are on to release the film in the later part of 2027.- Nirvighn Nandivada

Mega Prince Bhari making grand moves

Varun Tej gears up as Craze for Bhari increasing

&nbsp;&nbsp;Ramayana pre release held, grand premieres planned. Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash's Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari is slated for a spectacular release on 5th November across the world in various languages. The film's Telugu version rights have been bagged for a fancy sum by Star producer Dil Raju. He is planning grand premieres in two Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.The pre release event was held yesterday in a grand manner. &nbsp;At the pre release event, Nitesh Tiwari spoke about his love for Telugu cinema and how he got awestruck with nagarjuna's Shiva directed by Ram Gopal Varma and Chiranjeevi's Pratibandh. He said he watched Magadheera, Eega, Kshana Kshanam in Telugu.Ranbir Kapoor said that Ramayana will give memorable experience to everyone . Yash hailed Ranbir Kapoor's performance in the film.AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer are tuning music for the film. &nbsp;The film features Arun Govil, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, Vivek Oberoi and others in important roles. Ramayana is produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios and VFX powerhouse DNEG, in association with Yash's Monster Mind Creations. - Pramod Nandivada

Ramayana Telugu: Grand premieres on cards

Ramayana pre release held, grand premieres planned

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Using body doubles for risky stunts is common in cinema. But when they are reportedly used for a major portion of a film, it becomes a different story. Some senior heroes are said to be performing only around 30% of the scenes themselves, with body doubles taking care of much of the remaining work.The interesting part is the money involved. Some senior heroes reportedly charge close to Rs 100 crores per film, while a body double recently reportedly received Rs 2 crores for a film. If the figures being discussed are accurate, it raises questions about the extent to which some senior stars are relying on body doubles.There is nothing wrong with using doubles for dangerous stunts or scenes that require special skills. That has been part of filmmaking for years. But depending on them for most of the film is a different matter altogether. Audiences come to theatres to watch their favourite stars, and seeing them perform on screen is a big part of that experience.Tollywood senior heroes continue to enjoy strong market value and command huge remuneration packages because of their stardom. However, if body doubles are doing most of the work, the discussion around their actual screen presence and the salaries they receive is bound to grow.What level of dependence on body doubles are some senior heroes reaching? If the claims are true, it certainly makes one wonder how lucky some stars have it. &nbsp;

Rs 100 Crore Stars, Body Doubles at Work

Senior Heroes Body Double Usage Raises Questions

Cinema is not merely a medium of entertainment. It is a powerful force that brings history to life, connects one generation with another, and carries the thoughts and ideals of great personalities into millions of hearts. Standing apart from conventional commercial cinema, ‘Jayaho Ramanuja’ is an ambitious attempt to bring the life of a great spiritual philosopher and social reformer to the silver screen. At a time when big budgets, commercial calculations, and box-office collections have become important aspects of filmmaking, Lion Dr. Sai Venkat has taken a different path with a noble purpose. His intention is not merely to make money through cinema, but to introduce the greatness of Sri Ramanujacharya to today’s generation. This sincere effort deserves appreciation and encouragement.Such meaningful initiatives can guide Telugu cinema towards a more inspiring and socially relevant future.Not Just for Profits… But to Share the Message of a Great Soul!History has given birth to extraordinary personalities whose ideals remain relevant across generations. Sri Ramanujacharya is one such महान personality whose life and teachings continue to inspire people through his spiritual philosophy, devotion, human values, and vision of social equality. Bringing the life of such a revered personality to the silver screen is no ordinary undertaking. It requires commitment, perseverance, and a deep belief in the importance of the story being told. With the intention of introducing Ramanujacharya’s remarkable life and noble ideals to contemporary audiences, Lion Dr. Sai Venkat has undertaken the responsibility of making ‘Jayaho Ramanuja’. Conceiving a film on a great personality is one thing; transforming that vision into reality while overcoming numerous challenges is quite another. Sai Venkat’s dedication to this endeavour is truly commendable.Every film has a story, but some films are born out of a deeper purpose. ‘Jayaho Ramanuja’ is an attempt to tell a story driven by such a purpose. If the film encourages audiences to learn about a great soul, reflect on his ideals, and understand the values he stood for, that itself would be a meaningful achievement beyond commercial success.A Distinctive Milestone in a 25-Year Cinematic Journey!For Lion Dr. Sai Venkat, who has spent 25 years in the film industry, ‘Jayaho Ramanuja’ represents a distinctive milestone. By taking on the responsibilities of both lead actor and director, he has chosen to dedicate his experience to a subject that stands apart from conventional commercial storytelling. Entertaining audiences through familiar narratives is one approach to filmmaking.Bringing the life of a historical personality to a new generation is another. The latter requires conviction, commitment, and the determination to see a challenging vision through to completion. Sai Venkat’s decision to pursue this path deserves recognition. His effort reflects the belief that cinema can serve a purpose beyond entertainment and can become a medium for preserving history, sharing knowledge, and inspiring society. Senior actor Suman plays a key role in the film, while American actress Zoe Sharma appears as the female lead. Producer Pravallika is also part of the cast, taking on important acting responsibilities alongside her production commitments. Produced by Saiprasanna and Pravallika under the banner of Sudarshanam Productions, the film is being prepared for release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, and Sanskrit.Telugu Cinema Needs More Films with Such Noble Intentions!The success of a film cannot always be measured by box-office collections alone. A film can also succeed by remaining in the hearts of audiences, delivering a meaningful message to society, and inspiring other filmmakers to explore distinctive stories. Films like ‘Jayaho Ramanuja’ deserve encouragement within the Telugu film industry. Movies that bring history alive, introduce great personalities, promote human values, and inspire social awareness can enrich the cultural significance of cinema. India’s rich heritage offers countless inspiring stories. When filmmakers take the initiative to bring these stories to the screen, younger generations gain an opportunity to understand the lives, struggles, philosophies, and contributions of extraordinary individuals.Audience support is essential for such meaningful ventures. When films made with genuine intentions receive encouragement, more producers and directors gain the confidence to explore unconventional subjects. The success of one such film can become a source of inspiration for many more filmmakers who wish to create cinema with a purpose. That is why the success of ‘Jayaho Ramanuja’ would mean more than the success of a single film. It could encourage a wider movement towards meaningful, historically rooted, and socially inspiring cinema. May ‘Jayaho Ramanuja’ Achieve Great Success!The sincere intention of bringing a great personality’s life to the silver screen deserves the appreciation and support of audiences. May Lion Dr. Sai Venkat’s vision become a reality, and may his dedicated efforts receive the recognition they deserve. Scheduled for a grand worldwide theatrical release on October 24,‘Jayaho Ramanuja’ is expected to introduce audiences to the remarkable life of Sri Ramanujacharya. Beyond entertaining viewers, the film carries the potential to encourage greater interest in his life, teachings, and enduring legacy. Commercial films may come and go, but films that introduce great personalities and communicate meaningful messages to society can remain in people’s hearts for generations. May Lion Dr. Sai Venkat’s vision triumph.May ‘Jayaho Ramanuja’ travel the path of success. And may Telugu cinema produce many more films that celebrate our history, honour extraordinary personalities, and reflect the timeless values of humanity. Cinema should not be confined to entertainment alone. It should also become a platform for knowledge, awareness, inspiration, and cultural pride. That would be the true success of an endeavour like ‘Jayaho Ramanuja’ — and a lasting contribution to the glory of Telugu cinema!

Jayaho Ramanuja- Bringing the Life and Legacy of Sri Ramanujacharya to the Big Screen

Beyond Commercial Gains… A Tribute to a Great Soul on the Silver Screen!

Ranabaali, starring Tollywood’s versatile star Vijay Deverakonda and popular actress Rashmika Mandanna, is making waves at the box office with blockbuster talk. The film marks the third collaboration between the star couple and is attracting attention as a potential milestone in both their careers. The steady rise in collections with every show stands as a testament to the film’s success. Vijay’s performance, his choice of character, and his distinct transformation on screen have become major talking points among audiences.His portrayal in Ranabaali is notably different from the roles he has played so far, making the film particularly special. Once again, Vijay has demonstrated his willingness to move beyond his established image as a leading hero and embrace new challenges as an actor. His dedication to the character and his distinctive approach to engaging audiences have added to the film’s appeal. The film is creating sensation and his performance won appreciation of cult directors like RGV and Sandeep Reddy Vanga.At a time when many young stars tend to follow familiar paths, Vijay Deverakonda’s willingness to reinvent himself stands out. He has taken on a challenging and unconventional role that many young heroes might hesitate to explore, immersing himself completely in the character. Ranabaali has consequently emerged as a film that takes Vijay’s acting prowess to another level. Meanwhile, his pairing with Rashmika Mandanna has further heightened interest in the project.The popularity of the duo and the ongoing conversations surrounding their on-screen chemistry have become additional attractions for the film. Vijay Deverakonda’s experimental choice in Ranabaali and his performance are receiving a tremendous response. Audiences are applauding the way he has immersed himself in a character that inspires patriotism, while many are celebrating the fresh and unfamiliar dimension of Vijay they are witnessing on the big screen.Overall, Ranabaali stands out as another distinctive attempt in Vijay’s career. His decision to move away from conventional roles and connect with audiences through challenging characters has once again struck a chord. As Vijay continues to expand his range as an actor, Ranabaali is shaping up to be a milestone film for both him and Rashmika Mandanna.The star couple, fondly known as VIROSH by their fans, also added magic to the Saddula Bathukamma celebrations, a festival that represents Telangana’s rich culture and traditions. Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna participated in the celebrations organised by the state government at Hyderabad’s Tank Bund, adding to the festive atmosphere. Vijay shared that he had told Rashmika beforehand that they should embrace Telangana’s culture and traditions after their wedding. Rashmika, meanwhile, mentioned that this was her first Bathukamma festival after marriage. Their participation brought joy and excitement to VIROSH fans, making the celebrations even more special.

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Ranabaali Emerges as a Career Milestone for Star Couple Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika

Natural Star Nani who recently starred in The Paradise is now concentrating on his next. The film which released amidst huge expectations failed to live up to it.His upcoming film titled crazily as Bloody Romeo and is directed by Sujeeth &nbsp;is increasing curiosity levels among movie lovers. According to the latest, the film's shooting is currently underway in Delhi.The film's shooting will continue for one week in Delhi during which the makers will shoot important scenes. After three completion of the Delhi schedule, the film unit will land on Hyderabad for the next schedule.The makers &nbsp;released a video sometime back which showed Nani's complete transformation for his role in the film. Nani looked stylish and handsome in the role and he will be seen as a gangster in the action entertainer.The film's female lead is get to be finalised. Praveen Lakkaraju is the music director for the film produced by &nbsp;Venkat Boyanapalli production under Niharika Entertainment. Plans are on to release the film during summer 2027. Bloody Romeo is being mounted as a multi language project. &nbsp;---- Pramod Nandivada

Bloody Romeo powering in Delhi

Bloody Romeo progressing in Delhi

&nbsp;Tollywood seems to be going through a phase where filmmakers want to make everything larger than life. Patriotic stories, divine elements and heavy action are becoming a major part of films in the making. There is nothing wrong with making such films, but the question is whether Telugu cinema is slowly getting too comfortable with the same formula.Many filmmakers seem to be choosing patriotic subjects or stories with a divine connection, often backed by a hero taking on powerful enemies. These films may look grand on paper, but when too many filmmakers follow the same path, it becomes difficult to offer something fresh to audiences.Big action films and stories rooted in mythology or patriotism can work when they have strong writing behind them. But just having a powerful hero, a larger-than-life setting and a few grand moments does not make a film different.Telugu cinema has seen success with different kinds of stories. It would be good to see more filmmakers take a chance on subjects beyond patriotic dramas and divine action films, instead of everyone trying to follow the same trend.&nbsp;- Ashish &nbsp;

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Tollywood's Obsession With Patriotic and Divine Action Films

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.

Crazy Kalyanam Review

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;

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Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu (2026) Movie: What's BehindTamil film Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai starring Nivin Pauly, Anjali and Soori is releasing in Telugu as Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu. The film which was titled Sanchari, underwent a title change due to controversy. The film hit the screens on 9 Oct 2026. Let us see what the film offered to movie lovers.Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu (2026) Movie: Story ReviewThe story of Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu revolves around a mysterious man who is immortal for years and how he behaves when he comes across current generation people. Soori (Soori) is on his way to his native place after returning from Dubai. He happens to meet a stranger (Nivin Pauly) and it leads to startling incidents. What are those startling incidents and how it is connected to a girl (Anjali) whom the stranger is searching form the interesting part.Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSoori is ok in his role. He looked natural and realistic and showed them through his body language, expressions and dialogue delivery. However the comedy he tried to create looked artificial and unnatural, looking at the situation he was in. Nivin Pauly looked a total miscast. He couldn't bring the so-called flexibility and delicacy which the role demanded and looked stiff most of the times. Anjali makes an impact in her role with her enigmatic presence. Others performed accordingly.Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu (2026) Movie: Technical ReviewSapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu story is penned by Ram and he tried to captivate all by highlighting the human emotions in various situations as per their convenience. He seems to have drawn inspiration from the Hollywood film &nbsp;The Man From Earth and Indianised it accordingly.He tried to generate interest among movie lovers with black humour, blending it with fantasy and emotional elements. However, Ram for all his efforts failed to highlight them in a convincing manner on the screen. He tried a non-linear screenplay and in shifting from one role to another, did not do justice to any one of characters.The protagonist being immortal excites all. However, there ends the interest, as the film that is set to fascinate viewers instead leaves them confused. After a point time, the immortality itself ends up irritating viewers. The hallucinations, reincarnations and other elements instead end up irritating everyone rather than making them sit up and watch. The screenplay turned out to be abrasive, and the emotions goes missing. Every time Soori tries to jump out of the train, viewers get a feeling that they should jump out of the theatres. The lame excuse and convenient narration played the spoilsport.The music of GV.Prakash Kumar is soulful and his background score elevated the scenes. Ekhambaram's cinematography beautified the film, and he captured the scenic locations in a captivating way. The CGI and VFX are just below average. The artificial feel diluted the overall experience. However, the same cannot be said of Mathi's editing, as the entire narration turned out to be a patience tester. Dialogues are ok. Production values are good.Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Message</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>BGM</li></ul>Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow Pace</li><li>Non-linear screenplay</li></ul>Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether,Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu gives immense torture with an irritating story. Nivin Pauly turns out to be a miscast, Soori fails to entertain and director Ram failed to Indianise the Hollywood film though he tried to connect chords with emotions. Everything fell apart and Ram failed completely with his story, screenplay and direction and overall execution. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.25 Rating for Sapta Sagaralu Sapta Girulu.

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Chakkora -The Lunar Bird(2026) Movie: What's BehindChakkora The Lunar Love Bird is releasing on 9 October 2026. Interest levels are decent on the film as it is helmed by Manga Srinivas, a protege of dashing director Puri Jagannath.Chakkora -The Lunar Bird(2026) Movie: Story ReviewChakkora The Lunar Love Bird story revolves around a youngster who goes to any extent for the girl he gets attracted to and &nbsp;how he deals with the happenings in his life thereafter.Ravana ( Sravan) gets attracted and goes all out to win the heart of the beautiful girl Jabili aka Julie ( Malaika Vasupal). When everything goes on a happy tone, he has a surprise in store.What is that surprise, what roles Ravana's parents Jayaram (Brahmaji), Janaki (Indraja), grandfather (LB.Sriram), his friend Rajababu(Sudarshan), Julie 's father Peter (Suman), Kaumidi( Anushka Luhar) form the interesting part.Chakkora -The Lunar Bird(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSravan came up with an impressive performance. He showed variations in his expressions and emotions according to the situation. He showed his skills in stunts and dances. He delivered dialogues accordingly. Little fine-tuning will take him to the next level.Malaika Vasupal is ok in her looks and performed well complementing the protagonist in a perfect manner. Both of them with their performances helped the story to move forward.Brahmaji and Indraja as the parents of the protagonist did justice while Suman and Manichandana did the same in the role of the female lead's parents. Sudarshan evoked few laughs while Anushka Luhar and LB.Sriram got limited roles.Chakkora -The Lunar Bird(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewChakkora The Lunar Love Bird story is written by Manga Srinivas. He starts the narration in a typical but interesting manner. He then tries to show the hero trying to win the heart of the girl with his antics and they turn routine. Though the story has predictable elements, he tries to generate interest with the screenplay.To some extent, he succeeded. The second half Jitender drags it to the core, with the hero searching endlessly before the twist, which is routine, is revealed. Finally, the film concludes with a message that it is not the end of the road with love failure and breakup, and one can move forward, savoring the memorable moments.Manga Srinivas did a decent job with the story, screenplay, and direction. The songs tuned by Prince Henry are foot-tapping and melodious. They are shot well on screen and added value to the narration. His background music elevated the scenes, taking viewers into the story.The cinematography is taken care of by Ruppa Gopikrishna and captured the scenic locations aptly, giving a realistic feel to the scenes. Dialogues are fine and according to the situation. Production values are decent.Chakkora -The Lunar Bird Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Sravan</li><li>Music</li></ul>Chakkora -The Lunar Bird Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Preachy Elements</li><li>Predictable Scenes</li></ul>Chakkora -The Lunar Bird(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Chakkora The Lunar Love Bird turns out to be a decent entertainer with predictability. While the first half has some moments, the second half turns routine with preachy and repetitive elements that impact the flow of the narration. A little fine-tuning of the script would have added value to the final outcome. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Chakkora The Lunar Love Bird.

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Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: What's BehindHanuman Ansh, turned out to be blockbuster creating a sensation in Bollywood after releasing as an unknown entity. The film is now releasing in Telugu on 9 October 2026. Let us see whether the same magic is repeated in Telugu by Hanuman Ansh.Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: Story ReviewHanuman Ansh story is all about a youngster Lakshmi Narayan Sharma and his journey to become the famous Neem Karoli Baba and the experiences of him and those associated with him in the process.Lakshmi Narayan Sharma (Shobhinaw Satyaa) becomes a devotee of Lord Hanuman after the tragic incident in his life. What is the tragic incident and how he goes on to become Neem Karoli Baba, what roles freedom fighter Ram Nandan Bhosale (Chandan K Anand ), Mahant ji ( Anil Rastogi), Gopal (Bhagwan Das Patel),Sudi (Sugandha Malhotra), Radheshyam (Gautam Tripathi), Inspector Dharam Singh( Gulshan Pandey), Daroga Nasir Khan(Rajiv Mishra), Parvati(Neha Paranjpe),Banshidhar(Udaysinh Rajput),Shubhankar(Sadvik Sharma),Mr Francis(Aleksei Danilov),Hariram(Santosh Dixit ), Jagdish(Rajnish Srivastava), Champaklal(Aman Mehta),Hiren(Yash Pandey),Shankar(Brijpal Singh) form the interesting part of the narration.Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewShobhinaw Satyaa breathed life into the role. He virtually lived in the role of the Neem Karoli Baba. He looked realistic with his screen presence. He showed good emotions and expressions and carried the film on his shoulders.Others also perfomed well in their roles.Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewHanuman Ansh story is penned by Vishal Chaturvedi. The story is based on the book Divine Detour: That Changed My Life authored by Vishal Chaturvedi himself. Right from the first scene till the last, he euologized the spiritual and devotional strengths of Karoli Baba.The first half is interesting with the childhood happenings in the life of baba and his journey in search of the Lord. The first half is racy with episodes involving freedom fighter. The first half screen play is decent and sets the tone for the second half.The second half also continues in the same vein but after the passage of the narration , one gets a feeling that the pace slowed down and the tone assumed monotonous and routine shades. The docu Style screenplay on the second half with no real twists and turns impacted the story. The pre climax and climax is loaded with scenes involving goosebumps. The film ends on a decent tone.Sadhu Sushil Tiwari with his music spread spirituality and divinity. The songs are shot on the realistic and authentic way. His background music added value to the narration.Vishal Bawa's Cinematography is appealing. He showed the scenes in a beautiful way. The editing of Shankh Rajadhyaksha is sleek through out the film except for few scenes where it slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are good and effective and Telugu dubbing is realistic. Production values are good.Hanuman Ansh Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Sadhu Sushil Tiwari</li><li>Dialogues</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>Music</li></ul>Hanuman Ansh Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow Pace</li><li>Docu Style Narration</li></ul>Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Hanuman Ansh spreads divinity. Shobhinaw Satyaa came up with captivating performance of the lifetime and director Vishal Chaturvedi's story is decent. The screenplay is racy to some extent and direction is decent. The script is ok and after a period of time, screenplay turned out to be uni dimensional. Considering the above elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.75 rating for Hanuman Ansh.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: What's BehindSree Vishnu has built a reputation for entertaining audiences with his natural comic timing and films that explore different genres. He now arrives with Comrade Kalyan, a comedy entertainer set against the backdrop of Naxal activity in the 1990s. Directed by Janakiram Marella and presented by Kona Venkat, the film attempts to mix romance, comedy and serious situations. Let us see how far Sree Vishnu's latest outing succeeds in entertaining audiences.Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: Story ReviewKalyan (Sree Vishnu) runs a theatre on lease in a village and has a special interest in screening films featuring R. Narayana Murthy. His life takes a turn when he falls in love with Sitara (Mahima Nambiar), a young woman from Odisha. Just as he prepares to express his feelings, an unexpected development pushes him into a difficult situation, forcing him to take a decision that changes his life.The story connects Kalyan's personal troubles with his mother Sarasathamma (Radhika Sarathkumar), Sitara's family and the conflict involving the police and Naxal groups. An IPS officer, George Kutti (Shine Tom Chacko), and several other characters become part of the unfolding drama. How Kalyan gets caught up in these developments and what follows form the rest of the story.Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: Artists' PerformancesSree Vishnu does his best to keep the film engaging with his familiar comic timing. He manages to generate laughs in a few sequences, but the character itself does not offer much novelty. The writing limits his performance, leaving him with little opportunity to explore different shades of the role.Mahima Nambiar gets limited scope despite playing a key character in the story. Satya provides some entertaining moments, although his comedy does not work consistently. Sudarshan also contributes to a few lighter sequences. Radhika Sarathkumar makes her presence felt, while Shine Tom Chacko gets a routine police officer role that does not fully utilise his abilities.The supporting cast includes Vennela Kishore, Brahmaji, Upendra Limaye, Sai Chand, Shatru, Srikanth Iyengar and others. Most of them play their parts adequately, but the writing gives several characters little room to make a lasting impression. Some comedy sequences also feel forced rather than naturally emerging from the situations.Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: Technicians' ReviewDirector Janakiram Marella chooses an interesting backdrop by bringing together village life, romance, comedy and Naxal activity. The idea offers scope for an entertaining story with a different flavour, but the execution remains uneven. The first half spends considerable time on romantic and comic episodes, many of which feel routine. The screenplay struggles to connect these scenes to the main conflict in a convincing manner.The second half offers opportunities to move into more serious territory, but the film continues to rely heavily on comedy. The shift between humour and drama does not always feel natural, and the emotional moments lack the impact needed to strengthen the story. A few sequences work, but the overall narration would have benefited from tighter writing and better pacing.Vijai Bulganin's music is decent, with a couple of songs working reasonably well on screen. The background score supports the proceedings without becoming a major highlight. Sai Sriram's cinematography captures the setting adequately, while the production values are satisfactory. Chota K Prasad's editing could have been sharper, as several scenes drag and affect the film's pace. The dialogues offer occasional laughs but rely too often on familiar double-meaning humour.Comrade Kalyan Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Sree Vishnu's comic timing</li><li>A few entertaining sequences</li><li>Some songs and decent production values</li></ul>Comrade Kalyan Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Routine story and screenplay</li><li>Uneven comedy</li><li>Weak emotional connect</li><li>Slow narration in several portions</li></ul>Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisComrade Kalyan has a workable premise and a capable lead actor, but the film does not make the most of either. Sree Vishnu tries to carry the proceedings with his comic timing, and a few sequences provide entertainment. However, repetitive humour, weak characterisation and an uneven screenplay prevent the film from becoming a consistently engaging entertainer.The Naxal backdrop could have added weight to the story, but the narrative struggles to balance its serious elements with the comedy. Better writing and tighter editing might have made a significant difference. The film has enough moments to offer some entertainment, but it falls short of delivering a satisfying theatrical experience throughout.Considering its performances, occasional laughs and technical merits alongside its writing and pacing issues, CineJosh rates Comrade Kalyan 2.5/5.

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&nbsp;Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: What's BehindSandalwood film Premada Oorelli, which turned out to be a successful outing in Kannada, is releasing in Telugu as Premane Oorilo. Let us see whether the film manages to connect with Telugu audiences.Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Story ReviewPremane Oorilo revolves around relationships, love and the impact of people's mindsets and preconceived notions.Santhu aka Santosh (Shree Raam) has been focused on helping his father Naganna (Rangayana Raghu) with agriculture since childhood. Naganna has his own dreams about his son's marriage. The entry of village tomboy Vasantha (Ramika Shivu) and foreign-returned Rukmini (Thapaswini Poonacha) changes the situation.How Santosh handles the situation and where his relationships eventually lead form the crux of the story.Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewShree Raam is decent in his role and makes an impact in a few emotional scenes in the second half. Ramika Shivu is good as the tomboyish Vasantha and handles the emotional portions well. Her traditional look also brings a different shade to the character.Thapaswini Poonacha is fine as the foreign-returned girl and delivers a passable performance. Rangayana Raghu once again proves his experience and elevates several scenes with his performance. The actor playing the grandmother also does well, while the rest of the cast perform adequately.Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Technical ReviewDirector Manoj Kumar comes up with a familiar triangular love story set against a village backdrop. The first half focuses on character introductions, village life, one-sided love and comedy before building towards the interval twist. However, the proceedings take time to reach the point.The second half shifts towards marriage, life after marriage, emotions and a flashback. Though some emotional sequences work, the narration becomes stretched in places. The flashback follows a somewhat old-school treatment, but it is handled reasonably well. The climax delivers the expected emotional impact.The songs composed by Sunaad Gowtham are soothing and melodious. The background score also adds value to the emotional scenes. Rajkanth SK's cinematography is one of the film's better aspects, beautifully capturing the village setting.Editing by Harshith Prabhu could have been tighter, as some scenes slow down the proceedings. The Telugu dubbing also suffers from lip-sync issues in places. Production values are decent and the dialogues work in a few scenes.Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Performances</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>Music and BGM</li><li>Emotional sequences</li></ul> Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow narration</li><li>Predictable storyline</li><li>Stretched second half</li><li>Telugu dubbing issues</li></ul> Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisOverall, Premane Oorilo is a familiar emotional love story that works in parts. The predictable storyline and slow narration prevent it from becoming a compelling romantic drama, but the performances, village backdrop, music and a few emotional sequences give the film some engaging moments. The second half has better emotional impact despite the stretched treatment.Considering all these elements, CineJosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Premane Oorilo. &nbsp;

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Anakapalli (2026) Movie: What's BehindVikram Sahidev and Sandhya Vasishta are coming before the audience with the rural action drama Anakapalli. Khagesh Tammineni has directed the film, while Trinadha Rao Nakkina provided the story and screenplay. Tarak Ponnappa appears in a crucial role. Let us see how the film fares.Anakapalli (2026) Movie: Story ReviewAnakapalli is set against a rural backdrop and revolves around Surya (Vikram Sahidev), a youngster whose life changes after entering a world dominated by local gangster Bullet (Tarak Ponnappa). Love, loyalty, family emotions and the gangster backdrop drive the narrative.The basic conflict has enough scope for an engaging rural action drama, but the screenplay does not extract the full potential from the setup. Several developments are predictable, and the narration takes considerable time to reach the important moments.Anakapalli (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewVikram Sahidev puts in a sincere performance and handles the emotional portions reasonably well. He shows improvement in the action and serious sequences.Tarak Ponnappa is one of the better aspects of the film. His screen presence and intensity suit the gangster role, particularly in the confrontation scenes.Sandhya Vasishta gets a limited role and performs adequately. Indraja and the supporting cast are fine in their respective parts.Anakapalli (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewTrinadha Rao Nakkina's story uses a familiar rural action template. There are some effective emotional beats, but the screenplay lacks the sharpness required to make the drama consistently engaging.The film takes time to settle and several scenes feel stretched. The second half has a few emotional and action moments, but the predictable proceedings reduce their impact.Davzand's background score supports the intense portions, while the cinematography captures the rural atmosphere well. Editing should have been tighter, as the slow stretches affect the overall pace.Director Khagesh Tammineni succeeds in creating the required rustic setting and gets decent performances from the cast. However, the film needed a stronger screenplay, better pacing and more compelling conflict to leave a lasting impression.Anakapalli Movie: Highlights<ul><li>Rustic rural backdrop</li><li>Tarak Ponnappa's performance</li><li>Vikram Sahidev's sincere effort</li><li>A few emotional sequences</li><li>Background score</li></ul>Anakapalli Movie: Drawbacks<ul><li>Routine storyline</li><li>Predictable proceedings</li><li>Slow narration</li><li>Uneven screenplay</li><li>Lengthy scenes</li></ul>Anakapalli (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisOn the whole, Anakapalli has a promising rural backdrop and gets some support from the performances, particularly Vikram Sahidev and Tarak Ponnappa. However, the familiar storyline, predictable screenplay and slow narration prevent the film from turning its rustic setup into an engaging theatrical experience.The film works in patches, but the effective moments are not enough to overcome the weaknesses in the writing and pacing.

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Sigma(2026) Movie: What's BehindSundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah's Sigma directed by Jason Vijay is releasing on 2 October 2026. The film is attracting the attention of all as it happens to be the debut of Tamil Nadu CM Vijay and many Telugu celebrities praising his skills. Let us see what impact the film made on movie lovers.Sigma(2026) Movie: Story ReviewSigma story revolves around a youngster who struggles to repay his debts and what steps he takes to overcome them.Guru (Sundeep Kishan) in order to come out of the debts lands in a bigger problem. Where this leads to and what role Sam ( Faria Abdullah), Veerayya Reddy ( Sampath Raj), Vincent ( Shiv Pandit) form the interesting developments.Sigma(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSundeep Kishan got the role that offered nothing much to show variations. He got the similar kind of role which he played many times in his earlier films. He just passed through the motions with out offering nothing much. He did justice to his character as per the story.Faria Abdullah is just ok in her role. She couldn't be faulted because he role is badly written and got no chance to show her acting talent.The film stars numerous actors but all got limited roles. Raju Sundaram is ok with his role to entertain with his comic timing. Shiv Pandit as the villain can't up with blank expressions. Sampath Raj is fine in his role but he over acted at times.Sigma(2026) Movie: Technical ReviewSigma story is penned by Jason Vijay. The entire narration in the first half is just predictable. The first half highlighted the hero's problems and troubles and his scenes with the heroine. Even the other scenes featuring other actors ended up testing the patience of the viewers.The interval sequence though routine adds little interest. This sets the tone for the second half. Things hit the downhill in the second half with scenes coming in an artificial manner. The weak villains turn the film into a bore fest.The pre climax and climax adds no value. Everything looks silly and laughable. People heaven a sigh of relief when the film ends as they finally came out of the torture.Thaman's tunes didn't add value to the narration. All the songs turned extremely bad and failed to make an impact. His background music is a roller coaster ride. At times he elevated some scenes but most of the times he followed the same template.Krishan Vasanth's Cinematography is as per the narration. It is just in sync with the story. The editing of Praveen KL is decent to some extent in the first half but the second half left many unnecessary scenes that slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are just ok. Production values are below average.Sigma Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Nothing</li></ul>Sigma Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Story, Screenplay, Direction</li><li>Illogical Scenes</li><li>Weak Antagonists</li><li>Outdated Plot</li></ul>Sigma(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Sigma turns out to be failed formula. The performances disappoints in no time while director Jason Vijay who hails from Gen Z shocks all with this outdated duty. Many such films came earlier and he offered nothing new. His story turned out to be weak and Screenplay, Direction tuned below average. All the scenes and the entire narration became outdated and loaded with illogical sequences. Jason Vijay treated with beaten to death formula. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.25 rating for Sigma.&nbsp;

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Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: What's BehindThella Kaagitham comes with a youthful story built around teenage love and the consequences of an unexpected pregnancy. Harsh Roshan and Nakshatra lead the film, while the makers attempt to balance a serious subject with comedy and romance. The premise has enough scope for an engaging drama, but the execution becomes the deciding factor.Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: &nbsp;ReviewRamu (Harsh Roshan) and Aasha (Nakshatra) are school-going youngsters who fall in love. Their relationship takes an unexpected turn after they make a mistake, leaving them to face consequences far beyond what they imagined. The film follows their struggle and the people around them as they deal with the situation.The basic idea has emotional potential, but the screenplay takes a familiar route. The first half has some lighter moments and moves reasonably well, while the second half becomes predictable and loses its grip.Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewHarsh Roshan does well in the lead role and brings the required energy to the character. Nakshatra makes a decent debut and has good screen presence. Deepak Mali gets some entertaining moments, while the supporting cast performs adequately. Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewVijay Bulganin's music and background score are among the better aspects of the film. K.V. Guhan's cinematography is neat and suits the setting. The editing could have been sharper, particularly in the second half.The bigger issue lies with the writing and direction. The subject demands stronger emotional handling, but several scenes feel stretched and predictable. The film needed a tighter screenplay to make its central conflict work.Thella Kaagitham Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Harsh Roshan's performance</li><li>Nakshatra's screen presence</li><li>Music and background score</li><li>Some entertaining first-half portions</li></ul>Thella Kaagitham Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable writing</li><li>Slow second half</li><li>Weak emotional impact</li><li>Stretched scenes</li></ul>Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisThella Kaagitham starts with a subject that could have made for an engaging youthful drama, and the first half manages to keep things moving with comedy, romance and a few decent moments. Harsh Roshan is comfortable in his role, and Nakshatra makes a reasonably good impression in her debut.The problem is that the film never builds enough strength around its central conflict. Once the story moves into the more serious portions, the predictable writing becomes difficult to ignore. The emotional scenes do not land as strongly as intended, while the second half takes too long to reach its conclusion.There are a few positives in the performances and music, but they are not enough to overcome the screenplay issues. With a tighter narrative and more convincing emotional writing, the film could have made better use of its subject. CineJosh goes with a 2 rating for Thella Kaagitham.

Thella Kaagitham

The Telugu horror thriller 418, presented by Prashanth Neel, is set for paid premieres on October 22, ahead of its theatrical release on October 23. Shows will begin at 10:48 PM and run only on Dolby Atmos screens. Advance bookings are scheduled to open today, October 21.The film follows Vivek, an 18 year old who struggles to separate reality from his imagination. When a building sealed for 15 years reopens, Room No. 418 becomes the centre of a disturbing mystery. Chaithra Achar, Surya Raj Veerabathini, Charan Lakkaraju, Preethi Pagadala and Shashank Patil play key roles.Kirtan Nadagouda makes his directorial debut with 418 after working alongside Prashanth Neel as an assistant and co director. Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar have produced the film under Mythri Movie Makers. The project also marks the production house's first horror film, with plans for a four language release.The makers initially planned to release 418 on July 31, but censor objections over its intense horror content delayed the film. It was later referred to the CBFC Revising Committee and received an A certificate. After another postponement from September 18, the film is now scheduled to reach theatres on October 23 in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi. Netflix has acquired its post-theatrical streaming rights. - Veda

418 Paid Premieres on October 22