&nbsp;&nbsp;418, Haiku and others releasing today. Right after the completion of Dasara festival, small films like 418, Haiku and others will test their luck at the box office on 23 October 2026. Preethi Pagadala , Charan Lakkaraju, Surya Raj's horror film 418 is generating interest as it is presented by Prashanth Neel. The film is directed by Kirtan Nadagouda.Court beauty Sridevi Appala's upcoming film Haiku is generating interest. The film stars Aegan in the lead role and it is directed by Yuvaraj Chinnasamy &nbsp;. Another film 321 is releasing on the same day. The film is directed by Shanthikumar Chilumula and stars &nbsp;Mohit Pedada, Lavanya Sahukara in the lead roles.Among them, horror film 418 is increasing the curiosity levels among movie lovers. The film is releasing in Telugu and its release is facilitated by Mythri Movie Makers banner. Apart from it, Haiku is appealing to all as it stars Court beauty Sridevi Appala.Stay tuned for the reviews of the above films in couple of hours from now, by Cinejosh team.- Pramod Nandivada

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Today  Reviews: 418, Haiku and others

418, Haiku and others releasing today

Odia blockbuster Jadi, also known as What If, is now heading to Telugu audiences. Udugula Ashwini Kumar Goud of Mega Productions is bringing the film to Telugu, and the makers have released a special glimpse. The comedy crime drama gained attention in Odisha for its mix of friendship, love and conflict.Jadi has delivered an impressive box office run on a reported budget of around ₹1.8–2 crore. It grossed a collection of over ₹8 crore, making it one of the biggest hits in Odia cinema. Current rankings place it second among the highest grossing Odia films, behind Bou Buttu Bhuta.Written and directed by Dibya Jyoti Udaya Singh, Jadi stars Sailendra Samantaray, Priyambada Swain and Akash Hota. The story begins with college friends in a village and gradually moves into romance, misunderstandings and serious clashes. Its rural setting and focus on relationships have helped the film connect with local audiences.Rudrakanta Singh handled cinematography, while Somesh Satpathy composed the music and Abhishek Panigrahi provided the background score. Rakendu Mouli is working on the Telugu version’s writing, with Manas Kumar Sahoo as editor. Jadi’s Telugu release date is yet to be announced. - Veda&nbsp;

Odia Blockbuster Heads to Telugu Theatres

Odia Blockbuster Film Jadi Releasing In Telugu

&nbsp;Sreeleela has good craze among youth in Tollywood. Howevver, of later her lineup increases doubts as to whether the makers are typecasting her. The filmmakers are casting her only in youthful romantic entertainers. Her cute looks and energetic image is making her land only in romantic entertainersSreeleela's breathtaking energetic dances and cute and captivating looks and innocent expressions is making youngsters see her in romantic entertainers. So the makers are offering her only such roles.Even &nbsp;in Bollywood she is getting similar roles. She is now starring in a musical romantic entertainer under the direction of Anurag Basu. The makers are confident that Sreelela's presence along with Kaarthik Aaryan will captivate all. Sreeleela's screen presence and the romantic track involving Karthik Aaryan is set to steal the hearts of all as per the makers.It has to be seen what sensation Sreeleela will create in Bollywood with her looks.-- Nirvighn Nandivada &nbsp;

Sreeleela getting branded

Are makers stereotyping Sreeleela

&nbsp;Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash's Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari is the cynosure of all eyes. The film is releasing in two parts and the first part in the month of November.The makers are promoting the film in a grand manner and Sai Pallavi who is playing the role of Goddess Sita shared &nbsp;“We were so awestruck with the world of Ramayana that we didn’t feel the pressure... only when we saw the trailer in 3D did we realise the grand effort behind this vision. While the subject has been in the making for almost a decade, I have been part of it in the last three years – and it looks so authentic in all languages, so that everyone can experience it in their mother tongue.”Talking about Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi shared “He (Ranbir) is very passionate about Tamil cinema. He would have watched films which even I hadn’t, and he is quite updated about new releases as well. While playing Ram, he showcased an inner peace that is very different from his performances in Animal and Barfi.”-- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Sai Pallavi raves about Ramayana

Sai Pallavi requests for movie lovers over Ramayana

Suriya is starring in an interesting entertainer Scene. The film directed by Jithu Madhavan of Aavesham fame is progressing at a brisk pace. According to the latest, the makers released the first look of Naslen from the film.Naslen will be seen in &nbsp;the role of Easwaran in the film. Naslen who played the role of boy next door image in Malayalam films is playing a completely different role in his Kollywood debut. In Scene, Naslen plays a cold and emotionless killer on the run. Suriya introduced the character promo for Naslen, who will mark his debut in Tamil cinema with Scene.Suriya posted “Some introductions are special! Proud that #Scene marks the Tamil debut of the immensely talented #Naslen. Presenting ESWARAN! Hearty welcome to தமிழ் cinema,”The character promo showed Naslen scrolling through Instagram after committing a murder and planning his next. On the contrary, Suriya's character Inbaraj says, “We are looking for a faceless, emotionless, inhuman predator!” Naslen is then seen calmly looking over after his subsequent murders.Nazriya Nazeem is playing the female lead in &nbsp;the film for which music is scored by Sushin Shyam. The film is releasing on &nbsp;Diwali, 6 November.-- Pramod Nandivada

Naslen first look from the Scene revealed

Scene: Naslen First Look turns interesting

It is known that two assailants fired gunshots targeting Tiger Shroff few days back. This sent shockwaves across the country. Now, after the shooting for the first time, Tiger Shroff entered the sets of his upcoming film Lag Jaa Gale.He has officially returned to the movie sets just two days after surviving a terrifying attack in Mumbai. The film stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead while Lakshya is playing an important role. Raj Mehta,is helming the project bankrolled by Karan Johar 's Dharma ProductionsGale is eyeing a theatrical release in May 2027. The principal photography for the film originally commenced in January 2026 with plans to wrap up by April. However, the shooting schedule had to be extended till October following creative changes to co-star Lakshya’s on-screen look.Raj Mehta,has previously delivered successful family entertainers like Good Newwz, Jugjugg Jeeyo, and Selfiee.---- Pramod Nandivada

After shooting, Tiger Shroff back to sets

 Tiger Shroff enters sets after the shooting

Kiran Abbavaram has released Bhaja Govindam, the first full video song from his upcoming film Reality. After the positive response to the title glimpse, the new track introduces the film’s simple message about finding happiness in everyday life. The movie is being made on the biggest budget of Kiran’s career.Bheems Ceciroleo has composed the song, with meaningful lyrics by Sanare and vocals by Vaikom Vijayalakshmi. The track highlights the value of being happy with what we have, enjoying our work and making time for ourselves. Its devotional touch and soothing tune set a pleasant mood for the film’s musical journey.The song’s visuals show Kiran Abbavaram running a hotel and spending time with friends and family in a village setting. These moments reflect the film’s focus on ordinary people and their daily lives. Kiran is handling the lead role, story, screenplay and direction, with Sudhakar Chaganti producing under Joy Films.Devika Bhat plays the female lead, while Sharat Kumar, Sai Kumar, Rohini, Annapurnamma and Sudharshan appear in important roles. Viswas Daniel handles cinematography, and Santhosh Naidu is the editor. Reality is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on December 25, 2026, giving it a Christmas holiday release window. - Veda

Kiran Abbavaram Directorial Reality Song Bhaja Govindam Song Released

Bhaja Govindam Song From Reality Is Relatable

Young Havish is trying to prove his talent in the industry and he is now coming to entertain movie lovers with the &nbsp;genex love story Romeo Juliet . The film is helmed by Bhargav Macharla and it stars Visakha Dhiman in the role of the female lead.The film according to the latest locked the release date. The film is releasing on 13 November 2026. The makers earlier planned to release the film on Prabhas' birthday on 23 November but now they locked the new release date and cameup with the new posster. The film's music is tuned by Gopi Sunder and cinematography is taken care of by Abhiraj Nair.Sundeep N and Venkateswara Rao Challagulla are producing the film under the Navarasa Entertainments banner. The film's promotions teaser and trailer got good response from the movie lovers. The film is presented by ETV Win.-- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

 Romeo Juliet release date locked

Romeo Juliet release date announced

KHxRK project is capturing the imagination of all. The film is helmed by Nelson Dilip Kumar and it reunites legends Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth once again after many decades.Now exciting news is coming that Kamal Haasan will be joing the shoot soon. Nelson Dilip Kumar informed both the actors tha he is ready to start the shoot from November. A source shares “He has informed the respective stars that he is ready to commence shooting from November,”Fewdays back rumours spread that the project was shelved. However as per the latest info, the film will start shooting soon. Anirudh Ravichander is the music &nbsp;director for the film. The untitled film will be shot by Rajiv Menon, with editor Nirmal R on board. DRK Kiran is the art director. The multi starrer is bankrolled in a prestigious manner on Red Giant Movies and Raaj Kumar Films International.- Nirvighn Nandivada &nbsp;

KH×RK: Kamal Haasan to join the sets

Kamal Haasan to join KHxRK at this time

Youthful entertainer Summer Holidays is capturing the imagination of all. The film stars &nbsp;Master Rohan and Master Arun in the lead roles. The film is directed by Srikar and according to the latest the makers announced the release date.The film will be releasing on 6 November in a grand manner. The makers confirmed the release date with the new poster highlighting the holiday vibes. The film's promotions attracted the attention of all. The film's music is tuned by Srinjith Yerramilli and the cinematography is taken care of by Sai Prakash.Baby Kushi, Jaya Sudha, Vasuki Anand, Raajev Kanakala, Harshavardhan, Ramana Bhargav, Harshini Koduri, and Mahesh Chintala &nbsp;are starring in important roles in the film. Dheeraj Mogilineni is producing the film in a prestigious manner.Rohan Roy earlier made an impression with &nbsp;90s Middle Class Biopic Series, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi while Child artist Arun made a name for himself in 35-Chinna Katha Kaadu. ---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Summer Holidays gets a release date

 Summer Holidays release date announced

SS Rajamouli has confirmed that Varanasi is targeting an April 2027 release. The film stars Mahesh Babu and has created strong interest among fans. In a recent international interview, the director said the team is working towards this timeline, giving fans a clearer idea of when to expect the film.Rajamouli is also planning to take Varanasi to audiences around the world. He said he wants to travel internationally, present the film to different audiences and make its premiere a global event. The team is still working out the details, but the director wants the film to reach viewers beyond India.Rajamouli described Varanasi as an ambitious project with many possibilities, but said emotions remain at its heart. He believes strong feelings should drive the action, helping audiences connect with the characters instead of simply watching big scenes. This approach has been a key part of his filmmaking style.The director also spoke about how Baahubali helped Telugu cinema reach audiences across India, while RRR received an unexpected response from viewers overseas. He hopes Varanasi will reach an even wider audience. With an April 2027 target, fans are now waiting for more updates on the film and its worldwide launch. - Veda

Varanasi Release Date

SS Rajamouli Confirms Varanasi Release Date

Itlu Arjuna has been postponed once again and will now arrive in theatres on November 6 instead of October 30. The film was initially scheduled for October 9 before moving to October 30. The latest change comes after Venkatesh and Trivikram’s Aadarsha Kutumbam confirmed its release date.The October 30 release plans have affected other small films too. Emo Emo Idi, from the same production house as Aadarsha Kutumbam, has also moved away from the date. With major releases around the corner, smaller films are adjusting their plans to avoid direct competition and secure better theatre access.November 6 will bring fresh competition for Itlu Arjuna, with Suriya’s Scene also scheduled to release that day. Ramayana is expected in theatres from November 5, including its Telugu version, and could occupy a large number of screens. Itlu Arjuna will need positive audience talk to attract moviegoers.Itlu Arjuna stars Aniesh and Anaswara Rajan in the lead roles and marks Mahesh Uppala’s directorial debut. Venky Kudumula is producing the film under What Next Entertainments. The repeated date changes could affect its promotional plans, making the final release schedule and audience response important for the team. - Veda&nbsp;

Itlu Arjuna Release Date Changed to November 6

Aadarsha Kutumbam Arrival On Oct 30 Pushes Itlu Arjuna And Emo Emo Idi

Allu Arjun has praised Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, calling it a commercial entertainer packed with style and energy. Sharing his review on X, Icon star said the film was a showcase of Rajinikanth’s star power, swag and aura. His post has caught the attention of fans across both industries.Allu Arjun also praised music composer Anirudh Ravichander, saying he had delivered an outstanding performance. He appreciated the entire cast, technical team and producer for their hard work. The actor also congratulated director Nelson Dilipkumar, calling him a showman who delivered “the coolest hit with a BANG.”Jailer 2 follows retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, played by Rajinikanth, whose peaceful life is disturbed by a new threat from the criminal world. He is forced to return to action to protect his family and defend his legacy. The sequel combines action, drama and Rajinikanth’s trademark screen presence.Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film features Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu and Vinayakan, alongside special appearances by Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, Jackie Shroff and Hrithik Roshan. Vidya Balan, Vijay Sethupathi and other actors also feature in key roles. The film has reportedly earned close to ₹600 crore worldwide, drawing attention from audiences and celebrities alike. - Veda

Allu Arjun Coolest Praises For Jailer 2

Allu Arjun Reviews Jailer 2 Praises Rajinikanth Screen Presence

&nbsp;&nbsp; Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s Ranabaali has collected ₹41.10 crore in India net collections during its first six days. According to Sacnilk’s reported figures, the film earned ₹4.55 crore net on Wednesday, October 21, taking its domestic gross to ₹50 crores.The film opened with ₹9.25 crore net on October 16 and collected ₹7.30 crore on Saturday and ₹7.50 crore on Sunday. After Monday’s ₹5.40 crore, collections rose to ₹7.10 crore on Tuesday before dropping on Wednesday. The upcoming weekend will be important for its box office run.By the end of Day 6, Ranabaali’s reported domestic gross stood at around 50 crore. However, the overseas collection for the same six day period stands at 11 crores gross. Taking its worldwide gross to 61 crore, whereas the break even target is at 75-80 crores.Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, Ranabaali is a historical action drama set against the Great Madras Famine of 1876–1878 in the Rayalaseema region. Vijay plays a rebellious horseman, while Rashmika appears as Jayamma. Released on October 16. The film won appreciation for its conviction towards portraying the great famine and brutality faced by Indians during colonial era. - Veda &nbsp;

Ranabaali Worldwide Box Office Collection

Ranabaali Crosses 60 Crores

&nbsp;&nbsp;Security increased for Disha Patani. The gunshots fired at actor Tiger Shroff by unknown assailaints, claimed to be belonging to the Bishnoi gang sent shock waves across the country. Following this, the cops increased security to various actors and also hot beauty Disha Patani.As a precautionary measure, security has been tightened at the Bareilly residence of retired Deputy Superintendent of Police Jagdish Singh Patani, father of Bollywood actor Disha Patani. Circle Officer (City-I) Ashutosh Shivam also visited Disha Patani's house in Rae Bareily and also had talk with her father Jagadish Singh Patani.According to Shivam, Patani’s residence was targeted in firing incidents on September 11 and 12, 2025. One round was fired on the first day, while 10 to 12 rounds were allegedly fired the following day.Police initially investigated the alleged involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The names of the Rohit Godara and Goldy Brar gangs also emerged during the probe.On September 17, 2025, two alleged shooters, Ravindra alias Kullu and Arun, were killed during a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and the Delhi Police Special Cell in Ghaziabad’s Tronica City area. They were accused of involvement in the firing at Patani’s residence.- Pramod Nandivada

Security beefed up at Disha Patani house

Security increased for Disha Patani

&nbsp;&nbsp; Nani’s The Paradise is now streaming on Netflix in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the action drama received mixed reactions during its theatrical run. The digital release gives viewers who missed the cinema experience another chance to watch the film and judge its story.The OTT version reportedly runs just four minutes shorter than the theatrical cut, rather than having major changes and with refined VFX . Viewers are now curious to see which scenes were removed. Nani plays Jadal, with Kayadu Lohar as the female lead, while Mohan Babu and Raghav Juyal appear in key antagonist roles.Set in 1980s Secunderabad, The Paradise follows the Savaari community, which faces discrimination and oppression under a powerful landlord, Shikanja Maalik, and his son. Jadal returns from prison and leads a fight for his people’s rights. Sonali Kulkarni plays his mother, Sammakka, a strong voice within the community.Srikanth Odela directed the film, produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under SLV Cinemas, with music by Anirudh Ravichander. Made with a budget of 200 crores, The Paradise concluded its worldwide theatrical gross at around ₹173.29 crore after its September 24, 2026 release. - Veda &nbsp;

Modified Version Of The Paradise Streaming On OTT

Nani The Paradise Now Streaming on Netflix in Five Languages

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 continues its strong box office run, collecting an estimated ₹582.45 crore worldwide in seven days. The film earned ₹28.15 crore India net on Day 7, with holiday crowds helping its first week performance. Its total includes ₹371.45 crore gross from India and ₹211 crore overseas.The film has also reached a major milestone in the Telugu states. It has reportedly collected 70+ crores gross and ₹42.04 crore distributor share against a ₹42 crore theatrical sale price across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. With recovery at 100.10%, Jailer 2 achieved break even in its first week and entered the profit zone.The Telugu states have been a key market for Jailer 2, with Nizam and the Andhra territories contributing to its recovery. The reported territory wise distributor shares, excluding GST, show that the film has recovered its investment, giving Sithara Entertainments and its distribution partners a strong theatrical result.Nizam ₹18.00 Cr East ₹2.74 Cr West ₹1.90 Cr Guntur ₹3.02 Cr Krishna ₹2.94 Cr Nellore &nbsp;₹1.66 Cr Vizag &nbsp;₹5.22 Cr Ceeded ₹6.56 CrTotal share &nbsp;₹42.04 Cr Sale price &nbsp;₹42.00 Cr Recovery &nbsp;100.10%Tamil Nadu remains the film’s biggest Indian market, with reported gross collections of ₹143.25 crore. Karnataka has contributed ₹62.40 crore, Kerala ₹60.35 crore and North India ₹36.20 crore. The Telugu states have reportedly grossed around ₹70+ crore, showing strong interest beyond Rajinikanth’s home market.Jailer 2 has collected an estimated ₹371.45 crore gross in India and ₹211 crore overseas, taking its worldwide total to ₹582.45 crore. Its first week break even in the Telugu states is a major boost for the film’s distributors. - Veda

Jailer 2 Enters Profit Zone In Telugu States

Jailer 2 First Week Telugu States Boxoffice Collections Territory Wise

&nbsp;&nbsp; Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part One has reportedly received a U certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification. The film’s runtime is said to be three hours and 15 minutes, or 195 minutes. The certificate allows audiences of all age groups to watch the film without age based restrictions.The U certificate could help attract families, children and older viewers to theatres. Based on the Indian epic, the film brings a familiar story to the big screen on a grand scale. Its long runtime also gives the makers room to explore the characters, major events and world of Ramayana.Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Yash appears as Ravana, and Sai Pallavi plays Sita. The film’s music features Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman, bringing together international and Indian musical talent. The team is preparing for a major release across several Indian languages and premium cinema formats. The bookings for premium formats are open all over including Telugu States where Dil Raju is releasing in Telugu through his SVC banner.Ramayana: Part One is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026, in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam, including IMAX screenings. A Los Angeles premiere is planned for October 27, followed by other premiere events. The film has also been declared tax free in West Bengal, according to reports. - Veda &nbsp;

Ramayana Censor Details

Ramayana Movie Gets U Certificate Runtime Confirmed

&nbsp;&nbsp; Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 has delivered a massive box office run in its first week. The film’s worldwide gross stands at ₹582.45 crore by the end of its first week, putting it among Tamil cinema’s biggest first week.The Tamil version leads the Indian market, followed by Telugu, Hindi and Kannada. Cumulative language wise figures put Tamil at around ₹236.15 crore, Telugu at ₹66.36 crore, Hindi at ₹32.02 crore and Kannada at ₹3.77 crore.The film has also performed strongly overseas. It grossed ₹205 crore from international markets and ₹377 crore India gross, taking its worldwide total to ₹582.45 crore in its first week.Tamil Nadu and the Telugu states remain key markets, while Karnataka, Kerala and Hindi speaking regions have added to the film’s reach. As festive period is done, A clear picture will emerge about its final figure once the weekend is over. Nevertheless, Jailer 2 will emerge as a new Industry Hit for Kollywood for sure. But, scoring a 1000 crore still seems a distant dream. - Veda

Jailer 2 First Week Worldwide Box Office Collection

Jailer 2 Emerges As Highest First Week Grosser In Kollywood

&nbsp;&nbsp;Inside happenings of Kalki 2898 AD sequel. Prabhas and Nag Ashwin's mythological fantasy thriller Kalki 2898 AD captured the imagination of all. The film stars legends like Amitaabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan in the important roles. Now all eyes are on Kalki 2898 AD sequel. Many are coming up with their own stories for the sequel but Nag Ashwin shares that he has much more than that to surprise all.It is known that the makers completed more than half of the sequel shoot before the release of the first part. Speculation is on how Nag Ashwin ended Deepika Padukone role as she walked out of the project. Amitabh Bachchan already completed shooting for his role and any balance part will be done in two to three days.Kalki 2898AD sequel is expected to go to sets from November and sources say Prabhas couldn't provide dates as he got busy with Fauzi and Spirit shoots. Now Prabhas gave datees from next month and Nag Ashwin is also readying for the shoot. The sequel has more extravagant sets. The film has Sai Pallavi in important role.- Nirvighn Nandivada

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What is going on in Kalki 2898 AD sequel

Inside happenings of Kalki 2898 AD sequel

&nbsp;&nbsp;Top Stars disappoint all on Dasara. Dasara happens to be the most important festival and on the occasion top stars have their films released to give treat to their fans in the theatres. Apart from that the makers of their upcoming films release posters, teasers, songs or trailers to delight the fans.However, this Dasara turned out to be dull as top stars stayed away from releasing their films during the festival. To the top of it, even the makers of the top stars films shied away from releasing any updates.The makers of Prabhas' Fauzi , NTR's Dragon, Mahesh Babu's Varanasi, Allu Arjun's Raaka, Ram Charan17, left all disappointed. Many are expressing their anger on the makers for disappointing them on the auspicious occasion and robbing them of the celebrations with their stars during Dasara.However, the makers claim that they chose to provide quality treat to them rather than rush with substandard quality.&nbsp; &nbsp;- Pramod Nandivada

Dasara Feast: Top Stars Disappoint

Top Stars Disappoint All on Dasara

&nbsp;&nbsp;Amitabh adviced rest. Legendary actor Big B Amitabh Bachchan surprises with his energy even at this age. He is not only starring in powerful roles but also hosting the popular reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati.In the meantime, it is coming out that Big B Amitabh Bachchan was advided rest. Amitabh Bachchan shared , "Apologies.. I beg your forgiveness; I've been advised to take some time off for a few days to rest and recuperate, so I'm not able to write anything. "In his blog post, Big B extended his Dussehra greetings to fans and added, "First Dussehra greetings to all .. love happiness, fullment, prayers. under very strict rest and recuperation .. so am not allowed to communicate .. do excuse my apologies .. to all those that have sent me personal wishes, apologies.. but do take this as my respected response.. more hopefully later."Fans started worrying about his health and they started praying for his quick recovery.-Nirvighn Nandivada &nbsp;

Big B health update

Amitabh adviced rest

&nbsp;&nbsp; Ranbir Kapoor has addressed the speech mistake that went viral during the Ramayana promotional event in Kolkata. While speaking about the victory of good over evil on Dussehra, the actor accidentally said the opposite of what he intended. The clip spread quickly online, leading to memes and jokes.Ranbir clarified his words the following day and apologised for the confusion. He explained that it was just a slip of the tongue and that his message was about goodness and honesty winning in the end. Rather than taking the incident too seriously, he handled it with humour.To lighten the mood, Ranbir jokingly referred to Jo Bhi Main, a popular song from his film Rockstar. The song reflects how difficult it can be to express what is truly on your mind. His playful response helped turn the viral moment into a lighter conversation among fans.The Kolkata event was part of the Ramayana promotional tour, attended by Ranbir, Yash and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, who announced that the film would be tax free in the state. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Part One is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026. - Veda &nbsp;

Ranbir Turns Ramayana Speech Slip Into Rockstar Joke

Ranbir Kapoor Apologises for Ramayana Speech Mistake in Kolkata

&nbsp;&nbsp;Reason behind Rajinikanth rejecting Padayappa 2. Movie lovers cannot forget the sensational hit Padayappa which starred Rajinikanth, Soundarya and Ramyakrishnan in the lead roles.For long the talk of the sequel to the blockbuster did rounds but later it was shelved. KS.Ravikumar the director speaking to scribes shared why Padayappa 2 didnot happen. He said , “He told me that the screenplay we had worked on was not enough. If we were to make 'Padayappa 2,' we would have to think much more deeply and develop a stronger screenplay to impress today’s audience.”KS.Ravikumar speaking to scribes revealed that his proposed story revolved around Neelambari returning as a spirit after her death in the first film. He had envisioned a supernatural storyline that would bring the character back into Padayappa’s world.Rajinikanth is currently basking under the glory of Jailer 2 success. The film directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar is a sequel to the hit film Jailer.- Pramod Nandivada

Why Rajinikanth Padayappa 2 didnot happen

Reason behind Rajinikanth rejecting Padayappa 2

&nbsp;&nbsp; Vijay Deverakonda’s Ranabaali has collected an estimated ₹65 crore gross worldwide in its first week. Despite low pre release buzz and mixed initial talk, the film managed a decent run, helped by the Dasara holidays and support from mass audiences across the Telugu states.Ranabaali’s estimated first week gross stands at ₹47 crore in the Telugu states and ₹7 crore from the rest of India, taking its domestic total to ₹52 crore. Overseas collections are around ₹11 crore, or approximately $1.2 million. These figures are trade estimates and may vary across tracking sources.The film’s domestic performance has been stronger than expected, especially in its home market. However, the worldwide break even target is estimated at ₹75 crore, meaning Ranabaali has recovered around 85% of that figure after seven days. Its theatrical performance over the coming days will be important for distributors.Overseas has been the main concern, with the estimated $1.2 million gross falling short of the reported $2.75 million break even requirement. Ranabaali now needs a strong second weekend, particularly in the Telugu states, to improve its recovery. A steady run could help the film move closer to its overall break even target. - Veda

Ranabaali First Week Boxoffice Collection

Ranabaali First Week Box Office Collection Reaches 65 Crores

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;

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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;

Sigma Review

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

Fauzi makers tease fans on Prabhas B-Day. Prabhas is celebrating his birthday today and the makers of his upcoming film Fauzi teased all his fans by releasing a new poster. Sharing the poster, the makers posted The poster carries the tagline, “A Battalion Who Fights Alone,” alongside the words “Most wanted since 1939”. It also features the Devanagari text “” and teases the declassification of a mysterious file, numbered 025.The makers accompanied the artwork with a cryptic caption: “Declassifying File Num.: #25 ' ?' - will be answered today with the video. Happy Birthday, #Fauzi. #Prabhas25 #HappyBirthdayPrabhas.”The posster showed a glimpse into the film’s period setting, featuring a golden coin bearing the actor’s profile in a military uniform, surrounded by flames. It also comes with a question 'Who is He' adding to the intrigue.Imanvi Ismail is the female lead in the film backed by Mythri Movie Makers, with T-Series Films presenting the project. Naveen Yerneni, Y Ravi Shankar and Bhushan Kumar are producing the film.- Pramod Nandivada

Fauzi makers tease fans on Prabhas B-day

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