&nbsp;&nbsp; Mirzapur: The Movie has maintained a strong theatrical run, collecting around ₹225 crore in India gross by its 11th day. The Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Divyenndu starrer continues to benefit from the franchise’s established popularity despite a slowdown during its second week.The film’s reported India net has crossed ₹195 crore, while its India gross stands around ₹225 crore by Day 11, with worldwide earnings nearing ₹275 crore. These figures place Mirzapur: The Movie among the stronger performing Hindi releases of 2026 and keep the ₹250 crore India gross milestone within reach.Hindi remains the film’s dominant market, contributing approximately ₹223 crore gross in the available tracking data, while the Telugu version has added around ₹2 crore gross. The film’s India total gross has therefore crossed ₹225 crore, demonstrating the franchise’s strong appeal beyond its streaming audience.Worldwide, Mirzapur: The Movie has reportedly approached ₹275 crore by the 11th day, including its overseas contribution. The theatrical adaptation has exceeded early expectations by successfully converting the popular streaming franchise into a big screen commercial property, although reaching the ₹300 crore worldwide mark will depend on its second week hold. - Veda

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Mirzapur: The Movie Continues Strong Box Office Run

Mirzapur The Movie Heading Towards 300 Crore Club

&nbsp; Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s Haiwaan is struggling badly at the box office despite their reunion and Priyadarshan’s direction. Released on September 11, the thriller collected only ₹8 crore net in India by Day 4, with Monday contributing less than ₹1 crore.The performance becomes more alarming considering the film’s reported ₹125-130 crore budget. Haiwaan opened weakly and continued losing momentum, while competition from Hanuman Ansh and Mirzapur The Movie further affected its theatrical prospects. It is now emerging as one of Akshay Kumar’s biggest commercial disappointments of recent years.Akshay’s recent failures include Selfiee (₹16.85 crore India net), Sarfira (around ₹26 crore), Mission Raniganj (₹33.74 crore) and Bellbottom (₹30.63 crore). Haiwaan’s ₹8.05 crore after four days is already dramatically below these films, putting it on course to become his weakest major theatrical outing post 2010.Haiwaan is Priyadarshan’s Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed Malayalam thriller Oppam, but reviews have criticised its lengthy runtime, uneven pacing and weak dramatic impact. Priyadarshan previously clarified that the Hindi version was substantially adapted rather than simply copied. Nevertheless, audience rejection has made Haiwaan’s box-office collapse particularly striking. - Veda

Haiwaan Turning Up Into Huge Disaster

Haiwaan Collects Worse Than Akshay Kumar Recent Low Grossers

&nbsp;&nbsp; The upcoming Telugu film Premane Oorilo is gearing up for a worldwide theatrical release on September 25, 2026. Produced by Maharatna Productions, SK Pictures and Vanilla Entertainments, the village based drama is written and directed by Manoj Kumar, with Chandu Srinivas, Suresh Kondeti and Mamatha Devendra M backing the project.Shree Ram, Ramika Shivu, Thapaswini Poonacha and Rangayana Raghu headline the film, which promises a mix of romance, family emotions and strong character driven storytelling. The teaser has already created curiosity, while the recently released songs have reportedly received encouraging responses from music lovers ahead of the theatrical launch.Hanuman Chowdary, known for his dialogue work in films including KGF and Kantara, has penned the dialogues for Premane Oorilo. Rambabu Gosala provides the lyrics, while Sunaad Gowtham composes the music. Rajkanth SK handles cinematography and Harshith Prabhu takes care of the editing.Set against a picturesque rural backdrop, Premane Oorilo aims to combine heartfelt love, emotional moments and engaging characters with a grounded village narrative. With its theatrical release approaching, the makers are looking to attract audiences seeking an emotion driven Telugu entertainer when the film arrives worldwide on September 25. - Veda

Premane Oorilo Locks Release Date

Premane Oorilo Promises Love and Rural Emotions Releasing September 25 Worldwide

&nbsp;&nbsp; Manchu Manoj’s upcoming pan-India film David Reddy has unveiled a striking birthday poster featuring veteran actress Ramya Krishnan. She plays Kamala Reddy, a pivotal character in the period action drama directed by Hanuma Reddy Yakkanti. The film is being produced by Venkat Reddy Nallagangula and Bharat Motukuri.The poster presents Ramya Krishnan in an intense avatar, seated regally with a sword in hand after defeating her enemies. Her commanding appearance hints at a powerful character designed to make a strong impact. Maria Ryaboshapka is the female lead, while Samuthirakani, Kanchana and others are part of the ensemble.Set during the British era, David Reddy is being mounted on a large scale as a multilingual release in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada. Manchu Manoj leads the action driven narrative, with the period setting, ambitious production design and high octane sequences adding to expectations surrounding the project.Ravi Basrur is composing the music, while Venu Acharya handles cinematography and Ujwal Kulkarni and Aditya Tiwari oversee editing. Supreme Sundar and Wing Chun Anji choreograph the action. Produced under Velvet Soul Motion Pictures and True Radix, the film’s makers are expected to announce further updates soon. - Veda

Ramya Krishna First Look From David Reddy

Ramya Krishna As Kamala Reddy In Manchu Manoj David Reddy

Soori’s Mandaadi is enjoying a strong theatrical run, with its worldwide gross ₹65+ crore after five days. The film collected ₹47 crore net and ₹55 crore gross in India, while overseas contributed around ₹10 crore. Monday’s ₹11.25 crore net further strengthened its ₹100 crore target.The film’s reported budget stands at around ₹60 crore, making its current performance particularly encouraging. Mandaadi has also secured Netflix streaming rights, although reports differ on the final value, with a performance linked deal reportedly under discussion. Based on the reported cost, its theatrical breakeven is estimated at roughly ₹90 crore net.Directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi, Mandaadi stars Soori alongside Suhas, Mahima Nambiar and Sathyaraj. The film’s ambitious sea based sequences and Soori’s performance have attracted attention, while filmmaker Vetrimaaran has praised it as the first blockbuster from among his former assistants.Strong audience word of mouth has helped Mandaadi overcome mixed early critical reactions and maintain momentum through the festive period. With ₹65 crore already earned worldwide and the ₹70 crore estimated breakeven approaching, the film has a realistic chance of entering the ₹100 crore club if its second week hold remains strong. - Veda

Mandaadi Box Office Crosses 65 Crore Worldwide

Mandaadi Heading Towards 100 Crore

&nbsp;Anakapalli after one area release, to release across the world. Star producer Lagadapathi Sridhar's son Vikram Sahidev is impressing all with his performances. He recently came up with Anakapalli, a rustic action entertainer. Khagesh Tammneni directed the film for which story has been penned by Trinadha Rao Nakkina. The makers earlier followed a surprising strategy, to release the film only in the region of Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh.According to the latest, the makers now decided to release the film across the world on 2 October 2026. The film's teaser and trailer got good response from all quarters. It has to be seen whether their unique strategy will pay rich dividends at the box office.Apart from Vikram Sahidev the film also features Sandhya Vasishta, Tarak Ponnappa, Indraja, Absar, Srinivas Vadlamani, and Naidu Kandregula in important roles. Davzand is the music director for the film produced by Kandregula Naidu and Trinadha Rao Nakkina.- Pramod Nandivada

Anakapalli to strike across the world

Anakapalli after one area release, to release across the world

&nbsp;&nbsp;Allu Arjun pressing the accelerator. Allu Arjun's stardom increased tremendously following the sensation of Pushpa The Rise and Pushpa The Rule. He is now busy with his high profile entertainers Raaka with Atlee and his next with Lokesh Kanagaraj.It is known that for long rumours have been on that Allu Arjun will be teaming with Malayalam director Basil Joseph. Buzz is the duo have been in discussions for quite sometime. Now inside talk is the project is all but confirmed. They came up with a cryptic post signaling their association.Fans want Allu Arjun to lineup more films and speed up the filmmaking as he is at his peak of his career. Allu Arjun is also planning to increase his speed. He is now planning to shoot Basil Joseph's film after completing the important schedules for Lokesh Kanagaraj's film.Allu Arjun's decision is now delighting all his fans and movie lovers.- Pramod Nandivada

Icon Star pressing the accelerator

Allu Arjun pressing up the accelerator

&nbsp;&nbsp; Kavya-Kaala Bhairavaya to wed on this date. Kaala Bhairava, son of oscar winning music director MM.Keeravani and Kavya Kalyanram who shot to fame with blockbuster film Balagam directed by Venu Yeldandi, announced their relationship few months back.According to the latest, more details about their wedding are coming. Reports are coming that both of them will be entering into wedlock in the month of December. When the couple confirmed their relationship and engagement, speculation increased that both didnot have the approval of their parents as Kaala Bhairava's parents Keeravani and Srivalli were not present.Reports came that the couple waited for the consent of their elders before getting engaged. Another report came that Keeravani who was earlier against their relationship finally relented. Finally with everyone falling in line, wedding preparations are in fullswing and they are looking for a suitable date in the month of December.- Pramod Nandivada

Kavya-Kaala Bhairavaya to wed on this date

Kavya-Kaala Bhairava wedding date revealed

&nbsp;&nbsp;The Paradise highlight revealed. Nani-Srikanth Odela's The Paradise is racing for a grand release on 24 Sep 2026. Expectations are high on the film with intense filled songs, teaser and trailer.Now, reports are coming about the film's highlight. Inside talk is Nani will be ripping off his shirt and go bare chested and take on the goons flaunting his six packs. Buzz is this is touted to be the highlight in the film.Stunt choreographers Ram -Lakshman revealed that Nani enacted high-octane action sequences flaunting his six-pack, and this will drive all the masses crazy. The film stars Kayadu Lohar as the female lead while Mohan Babu and Raghav Juyal are playing important roles.Anirudh Ravichander is the music director for the film. &nbsp;Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner is producing the film in a prestigious manner. Nani's remarkable transformation for his role of Jadal is becoming the talking point.- Pramod Nandivada

Is this The Paradise highlight

The Paradise highlight revealed

Superstar Rajinikanth and Nelson Dilipkumar’s Jailer 2 is among Tamil cinema’s biggest upcoming releases. Produced by Sun Pictures, the sequel is scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on October 15, 2026. Reports have now triggered fresh discussion over its certification and the level of violence planned in the action entertainer.As per reports, As Jailer 2 has received an A certificate, prompting speculation that Rajinikanth wants the makers to explore a U/A certification. However, his publicist Riaz K Ahmed has reportedly dismissed claims that the actor imposed such a condition, saying official updates will come from Sun Pictures.The certification buzz gained momentum because Rajinikanth’s 2025 film Coolie also received an A certificate, restricting children from theatrical screenings. The decision surprised fans, as Rajinikanth’s films traditionally attract audiences across age groups. Industry observers noted that an A rating can limit family attendance, although Coolie still delivered strong box office numbers.Jailer 2 reunites Rajinikanth with Nelson after their blockbuster collaboration, with Anirudh Ravichander returning as composer. Reports have pegged the production budget between ₹250 crore and ₹350 crore, while the film has also reportedly secured a ₹160 crore OTT deal. The sequel’s massive scale and star power have intensified expectations. - Veda

Rajinikanth Condition To Nelson For Jailer 2

Jailer 2 Sparks Buzz Over Rajinikanth’s Reported Certification Demand

&nbsp;&nbsp;418 not releasing this week. Horror film 418 starring Preethi Pagadala , Charan Lakkaraju, Surya Raj, and others &nbsp;is generating immense interest among movie lovers as it is presented by star director Prashanth Neel.The film which was supposed to release on 31 July got delayed due to censor problems. At that time reports came that the members of the Censor Board asked the makers to tone down the horror elements in the film.However, the film cleared the censor hurdles and is slated for a grand release on 18 Sep 2026. Now it is coming out that the film will not be releasing on this date also. Buzz is the makers are planning simultaneous release in Hindi also and as Anil Thadani who acquired the Hindi distribution rights , the makers are now planning to release the film on 23 October.The music for the film is tuned by Venky.GG and cinematography is handled by Dinesh Divakaran. Kirtan Nadagouda is directing the film which is generating interest among movie lovers.- Pramod Nandivada

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Horror film getting delayed even further

418 not releasing this week

&nbsp;&nbsp; Director-actor Tharun Bhascker and actress Eesha Rebba have once again become the centre of dating speculation after celebrating Vinayaka Chavithi together. Tharun shared a festive photograph featuring Eesha beside him after Ganesh puja at home, prompting fans to wonder whether the post was an indirect relationship announcement.Rumours surrounding Tharun Bhascker and Eesha Rebba have been circulating for months, with the duo reportedly spotted together at airports, events and other public places. Their frequent appearances intensified speculation, particularly after they worked together as the lead pair in Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi.The latest Vinayaka Chavithi picture has triggered another wave of reactions on social media. Neither Tharun nor Eesha has officially announced their relationship through the post, but fans are interpreting their festive appearance together as a possible hint. Many are now sending wishes and speculating about their wedding.Interestingly, actress Kavya Kalyanram also reacted to the photograph with a playful comment, saying it felt like having “good pulihora” on a festival day. Eesha had earlier said she was seeing someone while denying marriage rumours, adding that she would reveal details herself when the time was right. - Veda

Did They Make Their Relationship Official

Tharun Bhascker and Eesha Rebba’s Festive Photo Sparks Buzz

&nbsp;&nbsp; The upcoming Telugu film Leesa has added veteran composer Mani Sharma, who has come aboard as music director. Headlined by Ananya Nagalla, the project is being promoted as a unique entertainer that blends contrasting genres, creating curiosity around its unconventional concept.Mani Sharma reportedly connected strongly with the script and its fresh concept before accepting the musical responsibility. Known for memorable melodies and impactful background scores, his presence is expected to strengthen Leesa’s songs and overall cinematic atmosphere. The film has already completed shooting and entered post production.Directed by debutant Jawahar Pawaar, Leesa features cinematographer Sateesh Reddy Masam, who also serves as screenplay writer and co producer. The film was shot across locations including Coorg, Virajpet and Penchalakona, with the makers promising strong visuals and high production values.Produced by Venkat Duggireddy and Ramakrishna Ila under Om Sairam Arts and IRAHS Entertainments, Leesa is currently undergoing post production. Reports indicate a November 2026 release, while the makers are expected to announce further details soon. Ananya Nagalla has described the project as a memorable film in her career. - Veda &nbsp;

Melody Brahma Joins Leesa

Mani Sharma Onboard As Music Composer For Ananya Nagalla Leesa

&nbsp;&nbsp;Its Official: Rashmika in MS. Subbulakshmi biopic. For long speculation increased as to who would play the lead role in the legendary carnatic singer MS.Subbulakshmi, in her biopic. According to the latest, the makers confirmed the biopic with National Crush Rashmika Mandanna in the lead role. Inside talk is Rashmika already underwent screen test for the role and the makers are pleased with the outcome. The makers announced the biopic with the title MS.Subbulakshmi-A Legacy on Screen. The film will be helmed by Gowtam Tinnanuri while Anirudh Ravichander is the music director. The film is bankrolled in a prestigious manner by Allu Aravind, Bunny Vasu and Rockline Venkatesh.The film will be launched officially on 16 Sep 2026 in style in September as a tribute to MS.Subbulakshmi's 110th birth anniversary. Reports are coming that legendary actor Kamal Haasan will be gracing the event as the chief guest. MS.Subbulakshmi was the first musician to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour. She also received the Ramon Magsaysay award in 1974 and became the first Indian musician to perform at the United Nations General Assembly in 1966.- Pramod Nandivada

Its Official: Rashmika in MS. Subbulakshmi biopic

MS.Subbulakshmi biopic announced in style

Chiyaan Vikram is known for his versatile and impactful performances. Of late however he is reeling under string of flops. According to the latest, on the festival of Vinayaka Chavithi, he shared the update about his next project Chiyaan 63.The project is titled in a powerful manner as Power House. The title teaser introduces Vikram as the man who runs Nalla Thambi Catering Service with his family, which includes his sister (played by Riya Shibu) and mother (Urvashi). After overseeing the preparations for a wedding, he steps into a dark passageway at the back of the house. In a classic Vikram-esque moment, we realise that in a storage room at the back, he has tied up a man to a chair while another is hung upside down from the ceiling. When the latter grunts and struggles upon seeing Vikram, the hero calms him down and says, “I have just started cooking, haven’t I? I promise to send you back after a full meals. 100% guarantee.”Anand Shankar who earlier directed Iru Murugan with Vikram is directing the project. Santosh Narayanan is the music director for the film which is produced by Sendhil Thyagarajan and Arjun Thyagarajan under Satya Jyothi Films banner.---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Vikram next gets a powerful title

Vikram to show his power with Power House

Rukmini Vasanth is known for her interesting and exciting projects. She is starring in the film along with Malasree under the direction of Rahul PK. The makers today released the first look and the title of the film.The film is titled Mangala Gowri and in the first look Rukmini is seen dressed in a police uniform and seated on a scooter, marking a distinct departure from the characters she has portrayed so far.The first look places Rukmini Vasanth and Malasree together. For Rukmini, the khaki uniform signals yet another shift in her evolving filmography. Known for bringing a natural ease and emotional depth to her performances, the actor has consistently gravitated towards varied roles.Hemanth M Rao, who previously directed Rukmini on the Saptha Sagaradaache Ello films, is backing Mangala Gowri under his Dakshayani Films banner, along with Venkat K Narayan who is backing the film under the KVN Productions banner. &nbsp;Rahul PK along with Pooja Sudhir penned the story for the film.---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Rukmini Vasanth next titled interestingly

Rukmini Vasanth gets an interesting title

Ravi Teja’s Irumudi has achieved a remarkable box office milestone by crossing one crore footfalls in India. The accomplishment is particularly impressive for a medium budget Telugu film, highlighting the movie’s strong theatrical reach and sustained audience response beyond the opening days.Hindi blockbuster Hanuman Ansh has now joined the prestigious one crore footfalls club. Meanwhile, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit and Mirzapur are reportedly closing in on the same landmark, reflecting the growing theatrical strength of content driven films across multiple Indian languages and markets.The success of these movies underlines how compelling storytelling and positive word of mouth can overcome limitations of budget and scale. Hanuman Ansh, reportedly made on a modest ₹2 crore budget, has emerged as one of 2026’s most profitable films, while Irumudi has delivered exceptional results despite its medium budget positioning.Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has similarly demonstrated the strength of Malayalam cinema’s content first approach. With several big budget releases struggling to sustain momentum this year, these films have benefited from repeat audiences and strong word of mouth. Their performances reinforce an important box-office trend, audience interest ultimately determines a film’s reach. - Veda&nbsp;

Irumudi, Hanuman Ansh Join 1 Crore Footfalls Club

 Content Driven Films Rewrite Box Office Trends

Hanuman Ansh directed by &nbsp;Vishal Chaturvedi turned out to be a big hit. On the occasion of Vinayaka Chavithi the makers announced the new project.The project is titled Ram Bola and it is based on Tulasidas. RamBola will chronicle the life of Goswami Tulsidas, whose devotion and literary works have had a lasting influence on Indian culture and literature. The film will explore his journey and the legacy of his words, which continue to hold a significant place in India's spiritual and literary traditions.The film is produced by Mahaveer Jain, Vishal Chaturvedi, Amit Upadhyay and Raghuvendra Singh. It will be presented by Mahaveer Jain Films. More details about the cast and crew will be shared later. Goswami Tulsidas was a 16th-century poet and saint best known for Ramcharitmanas, his retelling of the Ramayana in Awadhi.---- Pramod Nandivada&nbsp;

Hanuman Ansh director announces his next

Hanuman Ansh director next Ram Bola

&nbsp;Mom to be girl,Samantha on the auspicious occasion of Vinayaka Chavithi celebrated her baby shower. The pictures of Samantha's baby shower are going viral on social media.She celebrated her baby shower function along with her husband Raj Nidimoru at Sadhguru's Isha Foundation, Coimbatore. Sharing the pictures, Samantha posted "I have always had a deep respect for our traditions. I may not understand the meaning behind every ritual, but I have always believed that there is something deeper at work... in the sound of a mantra, the energy created through chanting, and the careful way the ancient practices have been passed down through generations,"She continued "As the priest, a Srividya Upaasaka, began explaining each step, I slowly understood how thoughtful and meaningful the ceremony was. Every mantra had a purpose. Every offering had a meaning. Every step had its place."One of the rituals performed during the ceremony was Kalaa Aavarana (Sri Kalpam), a specialised ritual from the Srividya tradition. Samantha explained that it honours the 94 kalas of Devi, representing her many divine qualities through the seven chakras of the mother-to-be."Sacred water and mantras are used to ritually cleanse and energise these centres, inviting the living presence of consciousness to flow through her,"She continued "What moved me most was the way the mother is seen through this ritual. She is honoured as Devi herself, as the sacred creator through whom another life is taking form. It is a blessing for the child growing within her and also for the woman who is being born into a new version of herself,"After the abhishekam, Samantha said the mother-to-be is seated at the sacred centre of the Sri Chakra Yantram. The yantram consists of nine aavaranas, which represent different stages of the spiritual journey. At its centre is the bindu, a single point that symbolises the source of creation and the presence of Lalita Tripurasundari.She added "The chanting is believed to create a protective field around mother and child, offering the little one a sacred samskaara, a spiritual imprint formed through mantra, even before birth," she---- Pramod Nandivada

 Samantha baby shower pics goes viral

Samantha celebrates baby shower

&nbsp;Nayanthara who is known for powerful performances is coming to thrill all with a devotional entertainer &nbsp;Mookuthi Amman 2. The film is directed by Sundar C. The makers today announced the film's release date.The film will be releasing on 6 November 2026 as Diwali special. The film's teaser got good response from all quarters. The film is the sequel to the 2010 hit film Mookuthi Amman. The film is releasing in Telugu as Mahakali.The film stars Regina Cassandra, Duniya Vijay, Yogi Babu, Urvashi &nbsp;in important roles. Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh is bankrolling the project under his Vels Film International banner. HipHop Tamizha Adhi is tuning the music for the film.Nayanthara was last seen in Yash's Toxic &nbsp;and is now starring in Salman Khan's project under the direction of Vamsi Paidpally. Rumours have it that the film would be titled Monster.---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

 Mookuthi Amman 2 release date locked

 Mookuthi Amman 2 locks its release

Superstar Rajinikanth has reportedly watched Soori’s latest film Mandaadi and personally called the actor to appreciate his performance. Soori shared the memorable moment on X, describing Rajinikanth’s words as a blessing. The gesture comes as the coastal drama continues to attract attention for its performances and intense boat racing sequences.Directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi, Mandaadi revolves around a traditional sailing boat race along Tamil Nadu’s coastline. The production reportedly involved nearly two months of challenging sea shooting, with difficult conditions adding to the film’s scale. Soori plays the leader of a fishing team, delivering another performance driven role after his successful transition from comedy.Soori’s transformation into a leading actor gained momentum with Vetrimaaran’s Viduthalai Part 1, followed by acclaimed performances in Garudan and other projects. Mandaadi further expands his range by combining emotional drama with physically demanding action. The film also features Suhas, Mahima Nambiar, Sathyaraj, Ravindra Vijay and Bala Saravanan.GV Prakash Kumar has composed the music, while SR Kathir handles cinematography and Pradeep E Ragav edits the film. Peter Hein, Dhilip Subbarayan and Mahesh Mathew choreographed the action. Following its release, actors including Sivakarthikeyan and Vishnu Vishal also appreciated Soori, adding further momentum to Mandaadi’s positive reception. - Veda &nbsp;

Rajinikanth Watches Mandaadi

Rajinikanth Showers Praises On Soori Mandaadi

Soori has completed a remarkable transition from popular comedian to bankable leading man in Tamil cinema. His latest release Mandaadi, which arrived in theatres on September 10, 2026, is reportedly enjoying a strong response, further strengthening his position as one of the industry’s emerging mass-oriented protagonists.Soori spent years entertaining audiences in supporting comic roles before reinventing himself as a serious performer. His breakthrough arrived with Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu in 2009, while the popular “Parotta Soori” identity made him a familiar face. After years of comedy, his career entered a new phase with Vetrimaaran Directorial Viduthalai Part 1.Viduthalai Part 1 became the defining turning point in Soori’s career. His portrayal of police constable Kumaresan showcased an emotional and dramatic side previously unseen in his comic roles. He subsequently strengthened his credentials through films including Garudan, Kottukkaali and Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai, earning critical recognition.With Mandaadi adding commercial momentum, Soori’s evolution into a dependable lead actor appears increasingly convincing. Industry reports have placed his current remuneration around ₹25 crore, although such figures are not officially confirmed. His growing theatrical appeal is also reportedly attracting larger scale projects and prominent production houses. - Veda

From Comedian To Mass Hero Inspiring Journey Of Soori

Soori Transformation Into Tamil Cinema’s Mass Hero Is No Mean Feat

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay flagged the &nbsp;Le Mans Cup at Silverstone. in which Ajith participated. Vijay gifted a miniature race car to his colleague and “lovely brother” Ajith Kumar after the completion of the Le Mans Cup at Silverstone. In return, Ajith gifted Vijay a helmet. Vijay had arrived at the Silverstone Racing Circuit to flag off the race and extend his support to Ajith.Vijay signed the miniature race car with a heartfelt message that read, “Priyamudan (With Love) Vijay to my lovely brother Ajith.” Ajith, in turn, signed the helmet he gifted Vijay with a short and sweet message: “Love Ajith (sic).”Ajith competed in the LMP3 Pro/Am category for Ajith RedAnt by Virage alongside French driver Romain Vozniak.Ajith earlier thanked CM Vijay saying “I am extremely thankful to the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C Joseph Vijay, to have taken time off from his busy schedule to come and visit us at Silverstone. We’ve been colleagues in the film industry for the last 34 years, and I’m very happy for him that he’s now the Chief Minister-elect.”---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

CM Vijay gives miniature car to Ajith

CM Vijay surprise gift to Ajith

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is maintaining its remarkable theatrical momentum even during its fourth weekend. The Malayalam romantic comedy has reportedly collected more than ₹12 crore in tracked gross during the weekend, taking its 24 day tracked all India total to ₹172 crore.The Girish A.D. directorial has shown exceptional stability in Kerala, where its gross has reportedly crossed ₹138 crore. Its strong fourth weekend performance highlights the impact of sustained word of mouth, family audiences and repeat viewing. Remarkably, Day 24 is said to have matched the film’s opening day collections, underlining its extraordinary hold.With overseas markets contributing strongly, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has reportedly surpassed ₹305 crore worldwide, positioning it among Malayalam cinema’s biggest commercial successes dethroning Lokah : Chandra which has collected 303+ crores. The Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju starrer benefited significantly from the Onam release period before maintaining momentum well beyond the festival holidays.The film’s achievement is particularly notable because it is a standalone romantic comedy rather than a large scale franchise sequel. Its reported success against Lokah demonstrates the growing commercial potential of Malayalam cinema’s content driven films. If the momentum continues, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit could further extend its record breaking theatrical run in the coming weeks. - Veda

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Continues Historic Box Office Run Crossing 305 Crores

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Is The New Malayalam All Time Industry Hit

Four Cabinet Ministers on Wednesday took strong exception to the remarks made by CPI national leader Gurudas Dasgupta in which the Communist leader had stated that the state was effectively run by New Delhi since Chief Minister K Rosaiah was dependent on the Congress High Command for making decision.
Talking to media persons, Revenue Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao, Tourism and I &amp; PR Minister Geetha Reddy and Higher Education Minister D Sridhar Babu together, and Agriculture Minister N Raghuveera Reddy in a separate press conference, criticised the comments by the veteran Communist leader.
Mr Gurudas Dasgupta had on Tuesday stated that Mr Rosaiah was always seen in New Delhi and this was proof that the Congress High Command was dictating terms to those at the helm of affairs here.
The Cabinet Ministers reacting sharply to Mr Gupta's words, said that they would continue to take advice and guidance from New Delhi whenever a need arose and that there was nothing wrong in this.
They also stated that Central schemes were also being implemented here with funds coming from the Centre and that the State government was at an advantageous position to coordinate with the New Delhi.
Ms Geetha Reddy also brushed aside the remarks made by Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu in which he had accused her of sidetracking her portfolio and always indulged in replies to Opposition's comments. She said that she needed no advice from Mr Naidu. The other Ministers stated that the Opposition is criticising for criticism sake.
At a separate press briefing, Agriculture Minister N Raguveera Reddy also reacted to Gupta's comments and said that it is quite common that the State government would take advices from New Delhi for effective implementation of various development schemes.
"We are proud to follow New Delhi's suggestion and Delhi's decision is 100 percent final", he said.
&ldquo;It is not a fiction. It is true and necessary. Do they not follow their politburo direction and diktat," Mr Raghuveera Reddy asked.
&ldquo;The CPI State leaders also depend on their politburo for help in taking decisions, the Agriculture Minister said and wondered whether the Communists were depending on Mr Naidu for issues and publicity.&nbsp;
Stating sarcastically that the Communists were always toeing the line of China and Russia, they have no locus standi to talk against Congress government, Mr Raghuveera Reddy said.

Ministers flay Gupta's comments

The first line that catches the attention of viewers on Ramgopal Varma&rsquo;s &lsquo;Raktha Charitra&rsquo; posters is the caption &lsquo;Pratheekaarame Parama Sopanam &ndash; Bhagawadgita&rsquo; which shows that his movie is based on blood shed vengeance. Here comes the twist as few of Hindu Religious Organizations and Swamijis who preach the essence of &lsquo;Bhagawadgita&rsquo; to the World are warning Varma to stop using the false statements in the name of &lsquo;Bhagawadgita&rsquo; for the sake of his publicity.
&lsquo;Can Varma show where is the Shloka mentioned in Gita? He is insulting the sentiments of Hindu people with his cheap publicity. Varma should remove this line from &lsquo;Raktha Charitra&rsquo; posters immediately,&rsquo; warned Hindu Religious Organizations.
Who knows, Varma might have already learnt &lsquo;Gita&rsquo; for his &lsquo;Raktha Charitra.&rsquo;

Varma insults 'Bhagawadgita'

Panchanama(2026) Web Series: What's BehindStar anchor Udaya Bhanu turned producer and came up with a webseries titled interestingly as Panchanama. The six episode webseries started streaming on Zee5 starting from 11 Sep 2026. Let us find out what the webseries offered to viewers.Panchanama(2026) Web Series: Story ReviewPanchanama revolves around police officer investigating an accidental death and the starting revelations he finds out. Jai Ram (Bharath Srinivasan), a sincere police officer starts investigating the death of Aadi (Charan Babu) and few other orphans. What starts as a routine investigation, becomes bigger with shocking turn of events.What are those shocking turn of events, how it is connected to Dharani (Medha Reddy), Hari (Surya Srinivas), Dr. Pushpavalli (Rupa Lakshmi), Murali (Sivaji Raja) and others from the interesting twists.Panchanama(2026) Web Series: Artists ReviewBharath Srinivasan performed well. He suited the role of the cop and apart from showing the seriousness, he also emoted quite well as per the situation. Female lead Medha Reddy is ok in her role. Balagam fame Rupa Lakshmi performed well in a role with different shades. Surya Srinivas is good in his role. Sivaji Raja in the role of father got limited screen presence but he did justice to his role. Charan Babu, Srija and Radhika Preethi performed well according to their roles.Panchanama(2026) Web Series: Technicians ReviewPanchanama story is penned by Mohan Srivatsa. The webseries comes with 6 episodes, each with a duration of around 25-30 minutes. He tried to thrill viewers with the medical mafia storyline. He managed to generate interest at times however the screenplay turned out to be utterly predictable and bereft of twists. Generally crime thrillers have good following in the OTTs and so Mohan Srivatsa also chose the similar topic.He drew inspiration from Malayalam webseries and followed the same template of a cop investigating the mysterious death and then he exposed the medical mafia. He highlighted the nexus between medical mafia, doctors and organ trafficking. Apart from it, he also highlighted the emotions between brothers and sisters.However, the screenplay assumed predictable trope and the narration lacked the exciting and interesting twists and turns. One can easily predict the villains and the next scenes easily. Even the crime investigation scenes are not shown in an interesting manner. With the unraveling of the villain in the final episode, the webseries ends on a tame note.Naresh Kumaran elevated the scenes with his background music. The cinematography of Sandeep Kanth gave the scenes and proceedings a realistic feel. Editing of Srinivas Bynaboina is ok and could have been better as there are scenes that dragged the pace of the narration. Production values are good.Panchanama Web Series: Advantages<ul><li>Plot</li><li>Few Scenes</li></ul>Panchanama Web Series:Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Lack of Twists</li></ul>Panchanama(2026) Web Series: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Panchanama turns out to be another run of the mill investigative medical thriller. Director Mohan Srivatsa cameup with a thriller in the backdrop of medical mafia and many such films and series' came earlier. Though the plot is interesting, Mohan Srivasta's screenplay turned predictable with investigation scenes failing to excite viewers. To the top of it, with the villain not getting arrested, viewers feel that the series ended in a incomplete manner as the makers thought of coming with season 2. The forced romantic elements, artificial villianisms, etc robbed the viewers of realistic experience. A little finetuning of the script, racy screenplay, doing away with redundant elements and more thrilling twists would have added value to the proceedings. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Panchanama.

Panchanama Web Series Review

Mahendragiri Varahi (2026) Movie: What's BehindSumanth who is known for starring in different genre entertainers is coming to thrill movie lovers with Mahendragiri Varahi. The film directed by Santhosh Jagarlapudi is releasing on 11 September. Excitement is on as the film stars Star Boy Siddhu Jonnalagadda in an important role. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Amazon Prime and streaming will be after the completion of its theatrical run. Let us see how Mahendragiri Varahi thrilled movie lovers.Mahendragiri Varahi (2026) Movie: Story ReviewMahendragiri Varahi story revolves around the mystic happenings and even more mysterious deaths attributed to the Goddess Varahi and how an atheist tries to find out the real cause. Siddharth (Sumanth), an atheist, tries to expose unscrupulous elements that try to take innocent people for a ride playing on their beliefs and superstitions. He , with his friend Satyam (Vennela Kishore) lands in Mahendragiri region along with his parents and brother (Kamal Kamaraju) to perform a ritual.At that time, they get a huge shock and where this leads to, how it is connected to Aadya (Meenakshi Goswami), Rajendra Varma (Sidhu Jonnalagadda), Malavika Nair (Sujatha), Narendra Varma (Vamsee Chaganti), Vaishnavi (Aishwarya Rajesh) , Doctor (Rajeev Kanakala), temple priest (Brahmanandam) and others and what role &nbsp;Goddess Varahi plays form rest of the developments.Mahendragiri Varahi (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSumanth came up with a subtle performance. He slipped into the role effortlessly and did what is required of him as it is tailormade for him. He impressed with his expressions and emotions and is good with his dialogue delivery.Vennela Kishore played the role of his friend and he is ok and his role comes with a surprise element. Rajeev Kanakala played the role of the doctor and Brahmanandam is ok in the role of a temple priest. Even Brahmanandam's role comes with a surprise twist like Vennela Kishore role. Meenakshi Gowami is ok in the role of Aadya. She got limited screen presence. Manju Bhargavi is ok and so did Kamal Kamaraju and Vamsee Chaganti in their roles.Siddhu Jonnalagadda, with his cameo, made a powerful presence on the screen. He helped in taking the narration forward and with his dialogue delivery and expressions made an impact. Malavika Nair played a key role of Sidhu's wife and she is ok. Aishwarya Rajesh made her presence felt during the climax.Mahendragiri Varahi (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewMahendragiri Varahi story is penned by Santossh Jagarlapudi. He tried to thrill viewers with mysterious deaths in the backdrop of a temple and its Goddess. Many such films came earlier and Santossh seems to have drawn inspiration from films like Murari, Karthikeya, Virupaksha and others.He starts the narration on a interesting note but the first half turns out to be roller coaster with the story moving no where after a point of time. But the decent end to the first half, despite the flaws sets the tone for the second half. However second half ends up testing the patience of the viewers the moment flashback episode appears. The scenes turns repetitive as the core point turns out to be simple and seems director lost steam after a point of time. Finally, the film ends in a predictable manner. Screenplay and direction turned out to be pretty average.Junaid Siddique's editing left a lot to be desired. While the first half had few lags but still it turned out to be a decent watch, the second half ended up testing the patience of the viewers with scenes dragging to eternity and the flashback episode making everyone fall asleep. Pratap R Krishna's cinematography is good. He showed the scenes in a natural and realistic way but the CGI ad VFX looked below standard. Anup Rubens background score is in sync with the story. There is nothing much out of box he got to do but he just moved along with the tide. Dialogues are ok. Production values are decent.Mahendragiri Varahi Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Sumanth</li><li>Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Aishwarya Rajesh cameos</li><li>Few Scenes</li></ul>Mahendragiri Varahi Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Monotonous Elements</li><li>Lack of Thrills</li></ul>Mahendragiri Varahi (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Mahendragiri Varahi turns out to be routine spiritual thriller. Sumanth came up with decent performance but he was not required to do anything extraordinary. Director Santossh Jagarlapudi's story assumed similarities to earlier hit films and this robbed viewers of a new experience. However, few scenes surprise viewers and the cameos generate interest. However, weak script and just average screenplay and direction turned spoiled all the good intentions. Little finetuning of the script and racy screenplay would have added value to the final output. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Mahendragiri Varahi.

Mahendragiri Varahi Review

Epic First Semester(2026) Movie: What's BehindAnand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya are back together after their impressive combination in Baby. This time, they are paired in Epic First Semester, directed by Aditya Haasan. The film carries the curiosity of exploring the journey of a young man who lands in the UK and experiences love, relationships and life away from home. Let us see what surprises Epic First Semester has in store.Epic First Semester(2026) Movie: Story ReviewThe story revolves around Aditya, an aspiring filmmaker who lands in the UK against his wishes because of his parents Chandrashekhar and Rani.An introvert who has hardly interacted with girls suddenly finds himself in a completely new environment. His meeting with Kadali changes his world, and their relationship gradually moves through love, live-in life, emotional confusion, and the realities of a serious relationship.The situations they face and where their relationship finally heads form the rest of the story.Epic First Semester(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewAnand Deverakonda performs well as Aditya. He brings innocence and vulnerability to the character and is particularly good in scenes involving his introverted nature and discomfort in a new environment.Vaishnavi Chaitanya gets a contrasting character and does justice to the role. Her mood swings and emotional changes are handled reasonably well. The chemistry between Anand and Vaishnavi works in several portions, although it does not reach the intensity of their Baby combination.Sivaji and Vasuki have limited scope as Anand's parents but make their presence felt. Srinivas Gavi Reddy gets a few laughs as Manoj. Kalyan Shankar is decent in his role as Sinjith. The remaining actors perform according to their roles.Epic First Semester(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewAditya Haasan starts the film on an interesting note by taking the character of Aditya into a new phase of his life. The idea of showing what happens when an innocent youngster grows up and lands in a foreign country has potential.The first half has enough lively moments to keep the proceedings moving. The relationship between Aditya and Kadali develops naturally in parts, and the film becomes more engaging once their equation takes a serious turn.The second half is where the film loses some momentum. The relationship discussions, pregnancy fears, marriage and practical problems provide the central conflict, but the film does not always create enough tension around them.Still, unlike a completely routine romantic drama, the film has a few emotionally relatable situations. The conflict may be small, but some of the characters and conversations manage to hold attention. The climax could have been stronger. The open ending is clearly designed to leave scope for the next chapter, but it does not deliver the expected emotional punch.Hesham Abdul Wahab's music is one of the film's positives. The songs are melodious and suit the mood of the story. His background score is also decent. Azeem Mohammad's cinematography gives the film a pleasant look. The UK locations are captured beautifully and add freshness to the proceedings.Navin Nooli's editing is adequate, though some portions could have been trimmed. The dialogues are mostly natural, with a few bold conversations adding flavour. Production values are good.Epic Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Anand Deverakonda's performance</li><li>Vaishnavi Chaitanya's performance</li><li>Music And BGM</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>Some relatable relationship moments</li><li>First half</li></ul>Epic Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow second half</li><li>Limited conflict</li><li>Repetitive conversations</li><li>Climax</li><li>Emotional impact could have been stronger</li></ul>Epic First Semester(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisEpic First Semester is a decent attempt at presenting the emotional journey of an introvert youngster experiencing love and relationships in a foreign country.The biggest advantage is that the film does not completely depend on artificial twists or forced drama. Anand and Vaishnavi bring a certain naturalness to their characters, and their chemistry works in several scenes.At the same time, the simple conflict becomes both the strength and weakness of the film. The situations are relatable, but the screenplay sometimes takes too long to move forward. A tighter edit could have made the film considerably more engaging.The film also misses some of the entertainment and emotional intensity that made Baby such a talking point. However, Epic First Semester has enough good moments, decent performances and soothing music to make it a one-time watch for viewers who enjoy relationship dramas.Considering these elements, CineJosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Epic First Semester.

Epic - First Semester Review

Maremma (2026) Movie: What's BehindMaremma directed by Manchala Nagaraj is generating immense interest among movie lovers as it marks the debut of Mass Raja Ravi Teja's nephew Maadhav on the screen. The film is reieasing on 10 Sep 2026. Let us see what impact Maadhav made on debut with Maremma on movie lovers.Maremma (2026) Movie: Story ReviewMaremma story revolves around a youngster who develops a strong bonding with a bison and the surprising happenings involving both of them. Karni (Maadhav Bhupathiraju) raises a calf which becomes a bison(Maari) and he has to perform a ritual. But just before the ritual, startling developments happen. Where this leads to and how it is connected to Manju (Deepa Balu), Jalandhar (Vikas Vasishta), Uttam (Maneesh), occult practitioner (Rupa Lakshmi), form the exciting part.Maremma (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewMaadhav got the tall physique and looks. However on debut despite his best efforts he failed to get his basics right. He failed with his expressions and emotions and looked a complete mismatch. He should hone his skills rigorously and seriously to sustain in the industry.Deepa Balu fared better than him. But her characterisation turned out to be weak and did not offer much scope to show her acting talent. Vinod Kumar as a villager got limited and inconsequential role.Vikas Vasishta is good on the screen. Rupa Lakshmi made an impact with her performance. Others performed according to their roles.Maremma (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewMaremma story is penned by Manchala Nagaraj. He tried to attract all with an impactful story in the rustic Telangana backdrop. Many films with Telangana backdrop and accent came earlier and Maremma completely failed on all fronts as the story turned out to be weak and script became spineless. The writing and screenplay did not inspire any confidence and direction failed to justice in any manner.With routine and outdated story and despite the claims of based on real life incidents, the film failed to generate interest. There is not a single scene in the film that generated interest among movie lovers. Everything turned out to be a tedious watch. Even the so called comedy scenes looked forced and senseless. The romantic track turned out to be another weak point and the entire second half which revolves around finding the missing bison, is redundant with repetitive scenes testing the patience of the viewers. The pre climax and climax are stretched to the core and finally when the film ended, viewers heave a sigh of relief.Prashanth R. Vihari, Bipradeep Dutta's tunes are just ok. The background score is fine but the substandard story couldn't be elevated by their efforts. The cinematography of Prasanth Ankireddy is below standard, disappointing all. Editing of Sai Babu Talari offered nothing much and he left many scenes unattended. Dialogues are nothing new and production values are below standard.Maremma Movie: Advantages<ul><li>None</li></ul>Maremma Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Casting</li><li>Lack of Exciting Elements</li><li>Writing</li></ul>Maremma (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Maremma turns out to be a disappointing drama in Telangana backdrop. Maadhav's weak performance and director Manchala Nagraj's senseless story, spineless screenplay and outdated script turned the film into a woeful one. No amount of rework would have changed the fate of Maremma. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Maremma.

Maremma Review

Mandaadi(2026) Movie: What's BehindSoori is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Mandaadi helmed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi. The film is generating interest as Suhaas is making his entry into Kollywood. Mandaadi OTT rights have been bagged by Netflix and streaming will be after the completion of its theatrical run. Let us see what Mandaadi offered to movie lovers.Mandaadi(2026) Movie: Story ReviewMandaadi story revolves around the happenings in the lives of the people of the coastal region who takes it as a prestige on winning in the boat race competition.Muthukaali (Soori) who makes his livelihood working as a lifeguard at a resort in Hyderabad is forced to return to the coastal region of Kalingapatnam. Why he is forced to return to the Kalingapatnam, what is his connection to the boat races and what roles Sattapuli(Suhas), Angel (Mahima Nambiar), Mahesh ( Mithun Jai Shankar), Angel's husband ( Ravindra Vijay), Munayya (Sathyaraj) and others form the interesting developments.Mandaadi(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSoori performed well in his role. He showed good emotions and body language. He is impressive with his screen presence. He expressed with his eyes at times. Suhas is impactful in his role and he showed fear in a silent manner. He with his body language showed that height does not matter when it comes to performance. Mahima Nambiar is ok in her role. Satyaraj is good in a role pivotal to the film. Ravindra Vijay performed decently in his role. Others performed as per their roles.Mandaadi(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewMandaadi story is penned by Mathimaran Pugazhendi. He tried to attract viewers with the love, friendship, and betrayal plot in the rustic village backdrop along with the boat racing competitions. The story is interesting to an extent, but the narration and screenplay assumes predictable flavor. The first half treads in a similar manner and second half continues in the same way. This time, Mathimaran elevated the emotions in a more powerful manner.The story turns out to be predictable except for the boat racing episodes. Everything looked routine and the conflict point is not established in a convincing and more powerful way. Drama also did not work and most of the scenes paled on the screen. Even the romantic track did not appeal to all. He left many unanswered questions in the film.GV. Prakash Kumar's music is ok. His background score is good. He elevated the scenes, especially in the boat races with his background music. SR. Kathir's cinematography is good. He showed the rustic village atmosphere quite well on the screen. He also showed the boat races sequences in an effective way. Pradeep Raghav's editing could have been better as there are few scenes that slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are ok. Production values are good.Mandaadi Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Performances</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>Boat Races</li></ul>Mandaadi Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Missing Conflict</li><li>VFX, CG</li></ul>Mandaadi(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Mandaadi turns out to be average emotional drama. Soori and Suhaas came up with spirited performances and director Mathimaaran Pugazhendi came up with an interesting plot in the backdrop of boat racing. However, he failed to take it to the next level, turning the scenes into predictable, routine and monotonous. A little finetuning of the script, including more interesting and exciting elements and racy screenplay would have added more fire power. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating to Mandaadi.

Mandaadi Review

Sardar 2(2026) Movie: What's BehindKarthi's Sardar2 directed by PS.Mithran is releasing today on 10 September amidst huge expectations as the film is the sequel to the hit film Sardar. Let's see whether Sardar2 lived up to the expectations or not.Sardar 2(2026) Movie: Story ReviewSardar2 story continues from where Sardar ended going into the flashback of the spy even as his son tries to unravel the secrets. Inspector Vijay Prakash (Karthi) goes into the further details of his tainted father Sardar Chandra &nbsp;Bose (Karthi) who was branded as a traitor. Where this leads to and how Black Dagger (SJ.Suryah), Indrani (Rajisha Vijayan), and others are connected form the interesting part of the developments.Sardar 2(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewKarthi is impressive with his performance. He did full justice to the dual roles of father and son in his own way. He got the right expressions and emotions and made his presence felt on the screen. However much he tried to elevate the scenes, the writing and characterization didn't offer him much scope to showcase his acting talent.Ashika Ranganath got an inconsequential role. She even failed to come with a decent performance. SJ.Suryah played the role of the antagonist. However he turned extremely loud and irritated the movie lovers. His role also looked extremely outdated.Others like Malavika Mohanan, Rajisha Vijayan, Nassar, Yogi Babu, Nizhagal Ravi didn't get roles that have chance to perform.Sardar 2(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewSardar2 story is penned by PS. Mithran. The narration starts in an interesting manner and continued in the same way. The narration is good and the screenplay is intact without any deviations.However, the problem lied in the execution. There are many scenes and stunts choreographed looked silly and ridiculous to the core. This turned the spy drama and serious scenes into laughable ones.Things doesn't change even when the director tried to connect chords with the viewers with emotional scenes and the flashback episodes. All the interesting elements in The entire first half failed in the execution and everything turned bland.Many expected the second half to be better and save the day. However much to the disappointment , it turned even worse. The unraveling of the twists in the complex mission looked illogical and are bereft of interesting twists and thrills.The pre climax and climax are stretched to the maximum and it became a painful watch on the screen. None of the scenes excite viewers turning the entire experience into a disappointing affair.Sam.CS has tuned music. The film has no songs and the background music didn't add value to the narration. The background music left a lot to be desired. In fact it looked out of sync and outdated. Altogether it ended up testing the patience of the viewers. The cinematography of George C Williams is good. It turned the scenes appealing on the screen. He however didn't get chance to show his creative talent. Vijay Velukutty failed with his editing. There are many inconsequential scenes that impacted the pace of the narration and ended up testing the patience of the movie lovers. Graphics and CGI, VFX are sub standard. Production values are good.Sardar 2 Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Nothing</li></ul>Sardar 2 Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Illogical Scenes</li><li>Outdated Elements</li></ul>Sardar 2(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Sardar 2 turns out to be illogical sequel to the spy thriller. Karthi came up with sincere performance but director PS.Mithran though came with an interesting story, he failed with his screenplay and direction. He in the name of action elements turned everything into laughable and silly. Emotions turned artificial and the weak characterizations, lack of logical scenes in the spy thriller disappointed everyone. The lack of seriousness in the script undid all the good intentions. Over the top, ridiculous action sequences played the spoil sport. No amount of changes to the script could have changed the result. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Sardar 2.

 Sardar 2 Review

Sahaa What's BehindSmall film Sahaa-Life of Sanju starring Shiva Kumar Kasaram, Swetha Lakshman, directed by Nishanth Doti, is releasing on 4 Sep 2026. Let us find out what Sahaa-Life of Sanju offers to movie lovers.Sahaa Story ReviewSahaa-Life of Sanju's story revolves around a person and the happenings in his life and how he deals with them. Sanju (Shiva Kumar Kasaram) goes all out to woo a beautiful girl, Sahaa (Swetha Lakshman), ever since his childhood. What are the happenings in their lives, how it impacted their career and future, whether they fell in love, got married, and the other developments, and what role their near and dear ones played should be found out on the screen.Sahaa Artists ReviewShiva Kumar Kasaram played the lead role of Sanju, which is pivotal to the film and the entire story. He did full justice to the role. He showed variations in his body language, mannerisms, and screen presence through different timelines. He carried the film on his shoulders, taking viewers along with him into the narration with his expressions and emotions and captivating dialogue delivery.Swetha Lakhman played the female lead of Sahaa, and she was effective with impactful expressions and emotions. She looked good on the screen and made an impression with her presence. However, at times, she should have come up with a more intense performance.Vrajana Pandya also played a key role in the film, and she helped in carrying the film forward. Others who played key roles also did justice to them, adding value to the narration.Sahaa Technicians ReviewSahaa-Life of Sanju story is penned by Nishanth Doti. He came up with a story to connect chords with the viewers with a romantic emotional entertainer. He got the good concept but failed completely in his execution. He tried to generate interest among viewers by following a non-linear screenplay and narration, showing different timelines to and fro, but interest levels disappear as the entire idea becomes predictable with the passage of time.Despite that, the first half turns out decent, with a few interesting scenes setting the tone for the second half. The second half turns out to be even more routine and most of the scenes get a dragged feeling as the so-called emotions fail to make an impact even in the climax.The editing of Dinesh Peddi lacked crispness. He should have used the editing scissors more effectively. Sehkar Chandra's music is ok but the songs fail to make an impact on the viewers. He however came up with a perfect background score to elevate the scenes and emotions to another level. K.Karunakar's cinematography made the film look good on screen. Production values are good.Sahaa Advantages<ul><li>Shiva Kumar's performance</li><li>Few Scenes&nbsp;</li><li>BGM</li></ul>Sahaa Disadvantages<ul><li>Screenplay</li><li>Missing Emotions</li></ul>Sahaa Rating AnalysisAltogether, Sahaa-Life of Sanju turns out to be another routine emotional entertainer. Director Nishanth got good performances from Shiva Kumar Kasaram and Swetha Lakshman but he failed to do justice to the romantic emotional concept and idea with his screenplay and direction. The slow pace, predictable elements and missing emotions, undid all the good intentions. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.25 rating for Sahaa-Life of Sanju.

Sahaa - Life of Sanju Review

What's BehindDulqer Salmaan created a niche for himself doing different genre entertainers. He is now coming to thrill movie lovers with his upcoming film I'M Game. The film is directed by Nahas Hidhayath and teaser and trailer got good response. Dulqer is making his return to Malayalam industry after King of Kotha. Let us see how Dulqer Salmaan thrilled viewers saying I'M Game.Story ReviewI'm Game story revolves around a fearless man who is into gambling believing that he cracked its code and how he reacts in the aftermath of the turbulent things that impact his life.An impulsive gambler Dan John (Dulqer Salmaan) flourishes taking high risks riding on his lady luck. However this comes with shocking and startling happenings in his life. What are those startling happenings and how it is connected to Isha (Kayadu Lohar),Vignesh Vicky Das (Antony Varghese),David (Mysskin) and others from the exciting twists and turns.Artists ReviewI'm Game Hero Dulqer Salmaan is known for his riveting and captivating performances. However this time his performance turned out to be a roller coaster ride. At times he looked terrific on the screen and at other times he looked like a novice. His dialogues had an anglical accent and this may not go well with all viewers. He is good on screen with his body language, dialogue delivery and emotions.Kayadu Lohar is ok in her role. She looked good on the screen but got limited scope to show her acting talent. Antony Varghese Pepe steals the show with his impactful performance. So did Samyukta Viswanathan in her role. Mysskin played the role of the antagonist and his role is too predictable. To over come that he tried to bring in eccentricity but it impacted in a negative way. Vinay Forrt and Kathir were minimised on the screen. Others performed as per their roles.Technicians ReviewI'm Game story is penned by Nihas Hidayath. He came up with an interesting and exciting plot. However the narration and screenplay shifts completely turning the entire thing into a disjointed one. Nihas Hidayath narrated so many things and this makes viewers get accustomed to the happenings and the characters. But Nihas regained his composure and once he dealt with the main story, the narration turns interesting. But there are many scenes and characters that looked forced and out of sync to the story.While the first half after the initial confusion, turns interesting in the run up to the interval and brings an end setting to the exciting second half, the second half sinks even further. There are many unnecessary characters and the flat narration and uninspiring execution played the spoil sport. The flashback episodes undoes all the good intentions. Everything ended up irritating and testing the patience of the viewers.The music and background tuned by Jakes Bejoy turned out to be a disappointing affair. He tried to elevate the scenes that offered nothing new. Jimshi Khalid's cinematography got nothing much to excite . &nbsp;The editing of Chaman Chakko could have been far better as there are scenes that impacted the flow of the narration. Dialogues are ok and production values are grand.Advantages<ul><li>Unique Concept</li></ul>Disadvantages<ul><li>Screenplay</li><li>Confusing Narration&nbsp;</li><li>Cliched Elements&nbsp;</li><li>Listless Characterizations</li></ul>Rating AnalysisAltogether, I'm Game turns out to be average thriller. Dulqer Salmaan should be credited for selecting a different story and Nihas Hidayath came up with a unique plot. However, Nihas completely failed with his screenplay and direction. In trying to include more twists and turns, he introduced numerous characters ending up confusing the viewers. Everything turned flat and he failed to do justice with disappointing execution. A little finetuning of the script, racy screenplay, doing away with predictability could have added more spice to the proceedings. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.75 rating for I'm Game.

I'M Game Review

&nbsp;Rambha Oorvasi Menaka(2026) Movie: What's BehindAllari Naresh, on the eve of the Krishnashtami festival, decided to entertain movie lovers with the fictional comedy caper titled Rambha Oorvasi Menaka. The film, directed by Chandra Mohan Chintada, is releasing on 4 September 2026. Amazon Prime has bagged the film's OTT rights. Let us find out how Rambha Oorvasi Menaka entertained movie lovers.Rambha Oorvasi Menaka(2026) Movie: Story ReviewRambha Oorvasi Menaka's story revolves around a youngster who comes into possession of a book with mystical powers and the happenings in his life right after that.Soori ( Allari Naresh) passes time believing that one day he will become a Star Hero with the help of the mystical book, which he believes has powers.Where this leads to, what role Chinni ( Surabhi), SI Appal Naidu ( Shiju), his uncle CEO (Sr Naresh), Parimala ( Srinivas Reddy), and how it is related to Indra ( Vennela Kishore) in heaven, celestial Angels Rambha, Oorvasi, and Menaka form the rest of the narration.Rambha Oorvasi Menaka(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewAllari Naresh is ok with his performance. The role is tailor-made for him, and he needs not do anything unique for the role. His comic timing is intact, and he did well in emotional scenes. Allari Naresh, since his entry, has done silly comedy films and, after a longtime once again did the same.Sr Naresh stole the show with his performance. He made an impact with his dialogue delivery, emotions, and expressions. His screen presence is good, and he entertained with his antics.Vennela Kishore is good in his role as Indra. Vishnu Priya, Prisha Singh, and Rashi Singh are ok in the roles of Rambha, Oorvasi, and Menaka.Rashi Singh got limited screen presence. She didn't get much scope to show her acting talent. Tarak Ponnappa is ok in the role of the antagonist.There are many actors like Kalyani Raj, Shiju, Hari Teja, Goparaju Ramana, Goparaju Vijay, RK.Mama, Rachi Ravi, Ravi Siva Teja, and they got blink-and-miss roles.Rambha Oorvasi Menaka(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewRambha Oorvasi Menaka story is penned by Chandramohan Chitanda. The story is similar to many old films like Yamaleela and others. Though there is scope to generate comedy, he failed to do so. Though there are a few scenes and youthful dialogues, none of them worked due to cliched scenes and outdated narration.Chota K Prasad's editing left a lot to be desired. There are many scenes that are repetitive, and the predictable plot and weak script made the masters worse.Raam Reddy's cinematography and Chaitan Bharadwaj's music and background score are in sync with the story, and they are extremely outdated.Dialogues have an old flavor, and a few are hilarious. Production values are just average.Rambha Oorvasi Menaka Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Allari Naresh, Srinivas Reddy, Sr Naresh</li><li>Few Hilarious Scenes</li></ul>Rambha Oorvasi Menaka Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable Story</li></ul>Rambha Oorvasi Menaka(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Rambha Oorvasi Menaka is cringe to the core. Allari Naresh tried to return back to the comedy genre, and keeping in view director Chandra Mohan readies the story. But the problem is, Allari Naresh is stuck with the same 90s-era comedy, and the director also didn't try to come out of it. This resulted in a weak story, a silly screenplay, and listless direction. No amount of changes in the script and screenplay will change the output of the film. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Rambha Oorvasi Menaka. &nbsp;

Rambha Oorvasi Menaka Review

Bethlehem Kutumba Unit(2026) Movie: What's BehindMalayalam hit film Bethlehem Kudumba Unit starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju and directed by Girish AD is releasing in Telugu as Bethlehem Kutumba Unit on 4 Sep 2026. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Jio Hotstar .Let us see how the film entertains movie lovers.Bethlehem Kutumba Unit(2026) Movie: Story ReviewBethlehem Kutumba Unit story revolves around two couple with age gap and how they wade through the difficulties and keep their romantic relationship intact. Twenty year old beautiful girl Ashley (Mamitha Baiju) gets attracted towards Justin Davis(Nivin Pauly), a middle aged man in the 30s, when she comes to a new town.Where this leads to, how did they take their relationship forward and the implications? and what roles their family members and socity play form the interesting developments.Bethlehem Kutumba Unit(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewNivin Pauly came up with a relatable performance. In the role of a 30 year old single person he performed in a subtle manner without overdoing himself. He with his screen presence, dialogue delivery and subtle comedy created lot of humour with his antics. Mamitha Baiju captivated all with her cute looks. She endeared herself to all with her expressive eyes.Roshan Shanavas, Sangeeth Prathap and Suresh Krishna who played the roles of Gixon, Joel Davis, Baiju, came up with commendable performances. Others added value to the proceedings with their performances.Bethlehem Kutumba Unit(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewThe story of Bethlehem Kutumba Unit is penned by Girish A D, Kiran Josey and is directed by Girish AD. Girish AD tried to touch up on the sensitivities of the people in relationship with significant age gap and how the society reacts. The story looks similar to the recent release Viswanath &amp; Sons which featured Suriya under the direction of Venky Atluri.Coincidentally both the films has Mamitha Baiju as the female lead. Girish AD unlike Venky Atluri who dealt with family emotions, decided to narrate the story in a hilarious and entertaining way. In this film, the age gap is reduced to just around 13 years unlike in Vishwanath &amp; Sons where it was more than 20 years.Right from the start till the finish, Girish AD included many scenes and hilarious elements to bring smiles and create a laughing riot in the theatres. The first half sails through smoothly with racy screenplay and sets the stage for the second half. However the second half falls apart with slow narration. He tried to continue in the same vein in the second half but he over did the comedy scenes and made viewers feel that the story is heading nowhere.There are many predictable elements in the second half and once the director's intention is known in the first half, viewers get disconnected . The dragged pre climax and the simple romance diluted the emotional blocks. To the top of it, the climax turned predictable.The music of Vishnu Vijay is beautiful. The songs are well shot and are situational. The songs added value to the narration. His background music elevated the scenes to the next level taking humour to the next level. The cinematography of Ajmal Sabu turned the film into a colorful one and visually appealing on the screen. Akash Joseph Varghese's editing turned out to be a mixed bag. While he turned the proceedings in the first half racy, the second half dragged at a snail's pace testing the patience of the viewers. Dialogues are funny and entertaining. Production values are good.Bethlehem Kutumba Unit Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju</li><li>Music</li><li>Hilarious Scenes</li></ul>Bethlehem Kutumba Unit Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Missing Emotions</li><li>Predictable Plot</li><li>Snails Pace</li></ul>Bethlehem Kutumba Unit(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Bethlehem Kutumba Unit is funny and entertaining to the core. Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju came up with captivating performances and director Girish AD, dealt the sensitive topic in an extremely entertaining manner. Though the story simple and predictable and offered nothing new, he ensured that there are many hilarious scenes to keep viewers glued to the screen. He got the optimum out of the cast and crew. The screenplay is racy in the first half and nosedived in the second half. A little finetuning of the script, adding more emotions, doing away with the predictability would have added value to the narration. Considering all these elements Cinejosh goes with a 2.5 rating for Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. &nbsp;

Bethlehem Kutumba Unit Review

Romanchakam(2026) Movie: What's BehindSumanth Prabhas, Avanthika Sanil Kumar's youthful romantic entertainer Romanchakam is releasing on 3 September 2026. The film directed by Venu Gopal Reddy is appealing to all as it is produced by Pranav Reddy Vanga. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Netflix and streaming will be after the completion of the theatrical run.Let us see what the film offered to move lovers.Romanchakam(2026) Movie: Story ReviewRomanchakam story revolves around a youngster falling in love with a beautiful girl and the happenings in his life right after that.Anvesh ( Sumanth Prabhas) who aspires to be an entrepreneur falls in love with a beautiful girl Mythili( Ananthika Sanil Kumar) , a youtuber. Anvesh 's life takes a startling turn and where this leads to and what role his friends Anil, Tirumal, Sasi &nbsp;Srinu and others,( Mani Aegurela, Narendra Ravi, Sai Sohan, Venkatesh Kakamanu) Mythili 's cousin Radha, Tanmay ,SI Nanjundappa ( Upendra Limaye) form the interesting part.Romanchakam(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSumanth Prabhas performed well in this role. These kind of roles are tailormade for him. He showed good expressions and emotions and generated enough fun in the scenes. Ananthika Sanil Kumar looked good on the screen. She looked cute, gorgeous and tried to express with her eyes. She played the role that confuses everyone and the director tried to generate fun around her role.Narendra Ravi who made an impression with the Pre Wedding Shoot, created a laughing riot with his performance. Whenever one got a feeling that the story is drifing and narration is heading nowhere, he pulled it back with his hilarious antics. Venkatesh Kakamanu, Sai Sohan and Mani Aegurela also complemented them with their performances taking the film forward.Upendra Limaye is good in the role of the police officer. Director KV.Anudeep's surprise cameo turns out to be the highlight. Others performed according to their roles.Romanchakam(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewRomanchakam story is penned by Venu Gopal Reddy. He selected a simple story and more than the story and screenplay, he concentrated on entertaining viewers with situational comedy. However, he took more time in establishing characters at the start and then dragged the narration with the scenes involving friends and then introducing the female lead. At that time one gets a feeling that the story is heading no where and the screenplay looked stale.After the predictable first half, except for the hilarious sequence in the runup to the interval and the interval block, the stage is set for the second half. The second half continues in the same way and the few comedy scenes involving the cop did not generate the required humour as it turned repetitive.The pre climax and climax picks up pace and the cameo involving Anudeep entertains all turning the film into a decent watch. There are many illogical scenes and the director failed to justify the behavior of the female lead and at time the hero character. Though the film is touted to be a romantic entertainer, it misses the strong romantic elements.Pavan Pappula turned the film visually appealing on the screen. He turned the scenes into colorful ones. Vasuki Vabhav's songs are melodious and at one touches souls and hearts. They are shot in a beautiful manner. The background music is in sync with the story. Dialogues targeted Gen Z and youth and at times crossed the thin redline with adult content and double meaning elements. Venu Gopal Reddy, the director himself handled the editing and it is ok. There are many scenes that impacted the flow of the narration and tested the patience of the viewers. Production values are good.Romanchakam Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Youthful Elements</li><li>Couple of Songs</li><li>Cinematography</li></ul>Romanchakam Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Screenplay, Story</li><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Over The Top Dialogues</li></ul>Romanchakam(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Romanchakam turns out to be predictable youthful entertainer. Director Venu Gopal Reddy Puppala came up with a simple story and he tried to entertain viewers with situational comedy. To some extent he succeeded but at times the dialogues turned over the top with all the actors indulging in shouting slugfest. The screenplay also offered nothing new. Youngsters may like the film to some extent if they ignore the predictability. Had he added few interesting elements and racy screenplay, impact would have been even more greater. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Romanchakam. &nbsp;

Romanchakam Review

Kiku Chiranjeevi(2026) Movie: What's BehindLow budget film Kiku Chiranjeevi is releasing in 28 August 2026. The film stars Kiku Yanamala, Kashish Khan in lead roles under the direction of Shubha Sai Venkat. Let us see what Kiku Chiranjeevi offered to movie lovers.Kiku Chiranjeevi(2026) Movie: Story ReviewKiku Chiranjeevi story revolves around an orphan who suffers from a rare ailment who falls for a beautiful girl who has her own conditions for marriage and the developments in their journey.Manu aka Manasa ( Kashish Khan) rejects many matches as they don't meet her pre conditions until she finds a youngster Chiru ( Kiku Yanamala) and they quickly fall in love.However Manu will be in for a shock. What is the shock, how she deals with them, what role Manu's father ( Srikanth Iyengar), Raghava Rao( Goparaju Ramana), Mask Man ( Rajeev Ravichandra), his mother ( Easwari Rao), her brother ( Tanikella Bharani) Investigation Officer &nbsp;( Sriram Venkat) form the interesting developments.Kiku Chiranjeevi(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewKashish Khan did justice to her role. She came up with decent expressions and emotions and added value to the scenes. She also oozed with glamour and gave full feast in intimate scenes in a song sizzling red hot on the screen.Kiku Yanamala is good in the role of a youngster who suffers from a rare disorder. He also showed variations in his role showing the transformation with ease in his body language. He delivered dialogues accordinglyEaswari Rao played an impactful role which is tailor made for her. She made an impression with her screen presence. Tanikella Bharani appeared in a key role. Goparaju Ramana and Srikanth Iyengar did justice to their roles. Sriram Venkat did a decent job in the role of the police officer. Others did justice to their roles.Kiku Chiranjeevi(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewKiku Chiranjeevi story is penned by Shubha Sai Venkat and he tried to thrill viewers with the youthful romantic thriller. The narration starts in an interesting way but quickly assumes predictable and monotonous flavour with the hero and heroine romantic track. Till the end of the first half, the so called thrill factor goes missing. He spent time with silly comedy scenes and romantic scenes and brings an end to the proceedings with the bold song setting the tone for the second half.While the first half is full of youthful romantic elements, the second half is filled with few thrills. Couple of scenes that come with twists may surprise common viewers but those who are used to watch such films find them predictable. But once those twists are revealed it is just a matter of time as to how the proceedings are brought to a logical conclusion.The first half filled with romantic and bold scenes is in complete contrast to the second half filled with couple of twists. The story turned out to be predictable and screenplay left many questions unanswered with illogical elements. The pre climax is ok while the climax turns out to be tame.Ramakrishna. P with his cinematography showed the scenes according to the narration and the story. Shekar Chandra tuned couple of songs. One song is bold and loaded with intimate scenes. His background music is as per the scenes ensuring that they are seamless. Editing of Chota K. Prasad is just ok. It could have been better as there are repetitive scenes that impacted the narration. Dialogues are ok and production values are average.Kiku Chiranjeevi Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Kashish Khan</li><li>Couple of Twists</li></ul>Kiku Chiranjeevi Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Illogical Scenes</li></ul>Kiku Chiranjeevi(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Kiku Chiranjeevi turns out to be a routine survival thriller. Kashish Khan indulged in bold beauty treat. Director Shubha Sai Venkat planned to thrill viewers and the makers promoted it as a thriller. However, with the thrill factor missing in the first half and monotonous elements, screenplay assuming serial type narration, everything misfired. The second half has couple of twists but these couldn't revive the fortunes as viewers have watched such twists and films for many decades. One gets a feeling that they are watching two films on one ticket.Doing away with unnecessary scenes, illogical elements, rework on the script and gripping screenplay would have added more fire power. Considering a all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Kiku Chiranjeevi. &nbsp;

Kiku Chiranjeevi Review

Chief Minister K Rosaiah on Wednesday expressed his happiness over the progress of the Justice Srikrishna Committee’s work in the state.
 As the Committee’s field visits including District Headquarters, Sub Divisions and to Villages are over, the Member Secretary of Justice Srikrishna Committee, V K Duggal has called on the Chief Minister at his residence.
Duggal thanked the Chief Minister for the logistical and other required support provided to the Committee by the government.
The Committee has visited 19 district headquarters and 35 villages covering all the three regions and held discussions with organizations and people at grass root level to know their stand on situation in AP.

Satisfied with CCSAP progress: CM