‘Gaja’ Has Commercial Elements Along with a Powerful Message and Emotion That Will Make Audiences Salute: Hero, Producer and Director Satish Jai at the ‘Allakallolam ga’ Song Launch EventPresented by Chalamalasetty Sunil and produced by Dr. Mythri Sharan under the Satish Jai Films banner, ‘Gaja’ stars Satish Jai and Farnaz Shetty in the lead roles. The film is directed by Satish Jai, while melody maestro Mani Sharma has composed the music. Mythri Movies is releasing the film in Telugu.As part of the film’s promotions, the song ‘Allakallolam ga’ was released on Thursday. Popular director Sai Rajesh attended the song launch event as the chief guest.Speaking on the occasion, Sai Rajesh said, “The teaser of ‘Gaja’ felt very impressive. I have shared a bond with Satish for many years. Despite facing several challenges, he never gave up on this film. He worked extremely hard and brought it to this level. I really like Ram Miriyala’s voice. I had thought of taking credit for bringing together Mani Sharma garu and Ram Miriyala, but Satish has already taken that credit. I hope the three of us can come together and create another great song in the future.“My thanks to Mythri Sharan garu for supporting our Satish. Farnaz spoke Telugu very well. I have many wonderful memories with Mani Sharma garu. From now on, I want to travel with Mani sir. Nobody can beat the quality of his tracks. I wish ‘Gaja’ great success.”Hero, producer and director Satish Jai said, “I first narrated the story of ‘Gaja’ to Mittapalli garu. When I told him that Mani Sharma garu was composing the music, he became even more excited. Mani Sharma garu stood like a backbone for both this film and me. I learned discipline and dedication from him.“Sai Rajesh garu always comes up with fresh content. He also has great taste in music. We are very happy that Sai Rajesh garu came here for us today. Farnaz is a wonderful actress. In this film, Farnaz is the hero. Along with commercial elements, ‘Gaja’ also has a powerful message and emotion that will make audiences salute.“This film is like the story of someone among you in the media. You will walk out of the theatre with tears in your eyes after watching the climax. My wife, Mythri Sharan garu, is much more famous than I am. She is my inspiration. Seven Hills Satish has always supported me. I hope everyone watches our film and supports us.”Mani Sharma said, “‘Gaja’ was made by our Satish after overcoming numerous difficulties and challenges. The film has come out wonderfully. The tune for ‘Allakallolanga’ has come out exceptionally well. I wish the film great success.”Producer Mythri Sharan said, “Everyone liked the teaser of ‘Gaja’. We never expected it to receive such a great response. If the content is good, audiences are no longer concerned about whether a film is small or big. We are very happy that Sai Rajesh garu came here for us today and launched the song.“Working with Mani Sharma garu was a dream for us. Initially, we wondered whether he would actually agree to work with us. The BGM and songs he has given for the film will impress everyone. Mittapalli garu has written wonderful lyrics. I request everyone to watch our film in theatres and make it a success.”Farnaz Shetty said, “I am very happy to be a part of ‘Gaja’. I thank the director and producer for giving me this opportunity. My thanks to everyone who worked on this film and to all those who supported me. I also thank Sai Rajesh garu for coming here for us today. Everyone will enjoy the film.”Seven Hills Satish said, “I watched ‘Gaja’ once again. Audiences will watch a film only when it has strong content. For us, Manchu Manoj garu, Mani Sharma garu, Sai Rajesh garu and Mythri Movies are auspicious signs. With the song ‘Allakallolanga’, our Satish will create quite a sensation.”Lyricist Mittapalli Surender said, “I thank Jai anna for giving me the opportunity to write good songs for ‘Gaja’. We grew up listening to Mani Sharma garu’s music. Our teenage years were spent listening to his tunes. Getting an opportunity to write lyrics for his music is a great fortune for me. My dream has come true.” &nbsp;

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I Wish the Film Gaja Great Success: Director Sai Rajesh at the ‘Allakallolam Ga’ Song Launch Event

I Wish the Film Gaja Great Success: Director Sai Rajesh

Yash starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups will release in English across select Indian theatres on September 4, 2026. The makers have confirmed that this version is shorter than the Indian language cut. Shot originally in Kannada and English, the film now gets another theatrical opportunity to reach wider audiences.The English version has a runtime of 176 minutes and 52 seconds, compared with 194 minutes and 12 seconds for the Indian language version. It received an A certificate from the CBFC on September 1. Unlike a dubbed release, this English edition was filmed during production, making it a distinct version.Toxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas and headlined by Yash, features Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth. Yash also co wrote and co produced this gangster drama. The story follows Raya and his criminal rise in Goa, while the film explores ambition, power, violence and family conflicts throughout.The English release comes after Toxic opened on August 26 and recorded a strong opening despite receiving mixed audience reactions and slowing collections. Reports say the film crossed ₹320 crore worldwide by its eighth day. The shorter English cut could attract fresh viewers and potentially give Yash’s latest film momentum. - Veda

Toxic English Version Gets September 4 Release Date

Toxic Shorter Version In English Announces Its Release In India

Kamal Haasan has officially announced his next Tamil film with director S U Arun Kumar, ending speculation surrounding their collaboration. Raaj Kamal Films International unveiled an intriguing glimpse featuring the veteran actor in a rugged avatar. The announcement has immediately created curiosity among fans awaiting details about this promising project.The first glimpse shows Kamal Haasan in a black shirt and olive green trousers, holding a sickle and sporting an intense expression. Reports mentioned a leaked test shoot image featuring the actor with a weapon. While makers have revealed neither title nor storyline, the visuals suggest a gritty, action oriented setting.SU Arun Kumar has earned recognition through films including Pannaiyarum Padminiyum, Sethupathi, Sindhubaadh, Chithha and Veera Dheera Sooran. His collaboration with Kamal Haasan brings together a celebrated veteran and a filmmaker known for storytelling. Kamal had reportedly appreciated Chithha, making their partnership interesting for audiences expecting a fresh narrative.The new project arrives as Kamal Haasan prepares for commitments. His recent Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, received a mixed response, while projects with Anbariv and Nelson Dilipkumar remain in his lineup. Kamal is also producing films through Raaj Kamal Films International. Further details about this collaboration are awaited. - Veda

Kamal Haasan Announces New Film With S U Arun Kumar

Kamal Adds New Film To His Exciting Lineup

&nbsp;&nbsp;Shiva Nirvana on Irumudi sequel. Mass Raja Ravi Teja made a resounding comeback starring in a different genre commercial entertainer Irumudi. The film loaded with devotional elements in the backdrop of action blocks connected chords with all along with the father daughter sentiment. The film directed by Shiva Nirvana already entered into Rs 200crs.In the midst of all this, rumours are spreading that the makers may come with the sequel to Irumudi. It is known that the film ended without any lead to the sequel. Longtime back exciting rumours spread about Ram Charan's presence in the film. Shiva Nirvana speaking about both of them said Irumudi started in an organic manner and if sequel has to happen it should happen in an organic way.He said sequels will not happen just because we think and said that those things should happen organically. Thus Shiva Nirvana made clear that for the present there are no sequel plans for Irumudi.- Pramod Nandivada

Is Irumudi sequel on the cards

Shiva Nirvana on Irumudi sequel

&nbsp;&nbsp; Yash macho image behind Toxic failure. Yash's action entertainer Toxic directed by Geetu Mohan Das which released amidst huge expectations failed at the box office.Now ,many are of the opinion that Yash's playboy image could be the reason for the failure. Raj Kandukuri , producer says . “A hero romancing two or three heroines can sound exciting on paper. But if those relationships are forced, they can backfire,”He continued “Intimacy and glamour have a limited role to play.” Citing the example of Animal, he said “Sandeep Reddy Vanga handled those relationships well. The motivations were clearly established.”He pointed out Kamal Haasan's intimate relationship with Trisha character in Thug Life and said “The problem there was not morality. It was the writing. The relationship became a weakness in the film.”He added “Today, audiences have access to unlimited adult content. Every relationship has to be justified.”Director Teja says . “These roles are often limited to a few scenes. It is unfortunate, because many actresses are capable of delivering much more than just looking beautiful or showing dancing skills, but they are mostly used as glam props and take the blame too,”Producer Vishnuvardhan Induri adds “I don’t think it is only about glamour. Producers and directors spend every rupee with a purpose. The director would have designed important roles for these actresses and decided how to present them. Besides, top actresses bring additional mileage and can help attract a global audience.” Hence, it's all about commercial equations,- Pramod Nandivada

Toxic Failure Analysed

Yash macho image behind Toxic failure

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lucky Baskhar 2 has been officially announced, bringing Dulquer Salmaan and director Venky Atluri together again. The sequel follows the success of their 2024 financial crime thriller, which earned strong appreciation for its period setting, engaging screenplay and Dulquer’s performance. The announcement has immediately created excitement among Telugu and Malayalam audiences.The original Lucky Baskhar presented Dulquer as Baskhar Kumar, an ordinary bank cashier trapped by financial struggles who gradually enters a dangerous world of money, manipulation and crime. Set against the financial landscape of the late 1980s and early 1990s, the film blended suspense, drama and emotion while exploring ambition and greed.Venky Atluri confirmed that he plans to return with Lucky Baskhar 2 during promotions involving Dulquer Salmaan for his release I'm Game. The actor also expressed excitement about reuniting for the sequel. Although the makers have not revealed the storyline, production schedule, supporting cast or release date, expectations are already high following the first film’s success.The sequel could expand Baskhar’s journey into a larger financial crime universe, potentially involving sophisticated scams, corporate manipulation and new challenges. The original was produced by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, with GV Prakash Kumar composing the music. Fans now await official details about the story, shooting and theatrical release. - Veda

Sequel Plans To Lucky Baskhar

Lucky Baskhar 2 Announced With Same Team

&nbsp;Rashmika Mandanna has emerged as India’s No. 1 heroine in the latest national popularity ranking, reportedly moving ahead of Deepika Padukone. The development highlights her transformation from a Kannada cinema newcomer into a pan-Indian star. Her growing popularity across languages reflects the changing nature of Indian audiences and modern stardom.Rashmika’s nationwide breakthrough accelerated with Pushpa: The Rise, where her portrayal of Srivalli became a major talking point. Animal expanded her reach among Hindi audiences, while Pushpa 2: The Rule strengthened her mass appeal. Her performances in Chhaava and Kuberaa further established her presence across industries, languages and diverse audiences.Her rise is also supported by a pipeline of films. Ranabaali, scheduled for October 16, 2026, reunites her with Vijay Deverakonda, while Mysaa is slated for November 27. Along with much anticipated Ranabaali and Mysaa She is also associated with big projects including Raaka, Pushpa 3 and Animal Park, keeping her firmly among India’s busiest leading actresses.Rashmika’s reported No. 1 position marks a broader shift in Indian cinema, where regional boundaries increasingly matter less to audiences. Deepika remains an icon, but Rashmika represents a newer pan-Indian model built through successful films across multiple industries. Her journey shows how stardom is becoming nationwide rather than language specific. - Veda

National Crush Turned Into National Star

Rashmika Mandanna Emerges As India No 1 Heroine

&nbsp;Allu Arjun to surprise in this role in Raaka. Allu Arjun's upcoming project Raaka with Atlee is progressing at a brisk pace. Expectations are high and with each passing day one or the other rumour is spreading about Allu Arjun role and &nbsp;the film's storyline.In the meantime, it is coming out that Allu Arjun will be seen in not one or two but in three different roles. Earlier rumours spread that Allu Arjun will be seen as a father and son in two roles. Now another exciting info is coming about his third role. Buzz is he will be seen as a doppelganger.A doppelgänger is a living person who looks identical to someone else, or a ghostly double from folklore. The film stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead while Rashmika Mandanna, Janhvi Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur is playing important roles. The film's music is tuned by Sai Abhyankar.- Pramod Nandivada

Surprise talk about AA role in Raaka

Allu Arjun to surprise in this role in Raaka

&nbsp;Rashmika Mandanna has returned to work after recovering from a hip injury sustained during filming Mysaa. The actress spent roughly a month and a half away from sets before resuming her busy schedule. Her comeback has attracted attention because of her determination, while fans continue following her recovery journey closely.Rashmika revealed that a tendon in her hip snapped while shooting a demanding song sequence for Mysaa in July. She continued filming until she could no longer lift her right leg, before undergoing an MRI. Doctors were surprised she had walked into hospital independently, while she later chose extended rest.The break also gave Rashmika personal time with Vijay Deverakonda following their February wedding. She said work commitments had kept them apart for about three months, making this recovery period their longest time together since marriage. They watched shows and K dramas, spent time with family, and enjoyed a slower routine.Rashmika has now resumed shooting Ranabaali in Hyderabad, which has around ten days of filming remaining before its October release. She has Mysaa and other projects lined up, maintaining a packed schedule. Mysaa, directed by Rawindra Pulle, presents her as a Gond woman in an action thriller releasing November 27. - Veda

Rashmika Returns To Work After Hip Injury

Rashmika About Her Quality Time With Vijay During Injury Break

&nbsp;&nbsp; Young Tiger NTR and director Prashanth Neel’s Dragon is among Telugu cinema’s most anticipated upcoming films. The project generated massive excitement after its birthday glimpse showcased NTR in a rugged, intense avatar. His powerful screen presence, striking dialogue delivery and action packed visuals have significantly raised expectations for this high profile collaboration.Rumours about Dragon’s shooting schedule and release date recently worried fans, with reports suggesting production delays could affect its theatrical arrival. Speculation intensified following reports about NTR taking time away from filming. However, the makers have now reportedly clarified that the release plan remains unchanged, offering much needed reassurance to fans.Dragon is scheduled to reach theatres on June 11, 2027, according to the latest clarification from the makers. While NTR is currently away from sets, post production work on completed footage is progressing rapidly. The team reportedly plans to resume shooting soon and complete the remaining portions before entering the final promotional phase.Directed by Prashanth Neel, Dragon is produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with NTR Arts. Rukmini Vasanth plays the female lead, while Anil Kapoor and Biju Menon have important roles. Ravi Basrur is composing the music after his successful KGF and Salaar collaborations with Prasanth Neel, adding further anticipation around Dragon. - Veda

Dragon Makers Put Rumours To Rest

NTR Fans Get Big Update From Makers About Dragon Release Date

&nbsp;Ravi Teja’s Irumudi, directed by Shiva Nirvana and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, has become a major box office success while also facing criticism over its government school scenes. Teacher organisations objected to the portrayal of educators, uniforms and a school setting, arguing that these visuals could create a negative impression.The controversy gained attention after the Andhra Pradesh Teachers Federation demanded changes to scenes featuring a negatively portrayed teacher. Representatives also raised concerns that an identifiable government school and official student uniforms were shown. The issue was subsequently taken to authorities, adding another layer of discussion around the film’s portrayal.Responding to the criticism, Shiva Nirvana explained that he never intended to disrespect government schools or teachers. He recalled meeting a government teacher in Tirupati who questioned the school sequences. The director said he reminded her about the film’s positive teacher character, created to highlight genuine dedication, compassion and care.Shiva Nirvana further clarified that the story focuses on individual behaviour rather than condemning an entire profession or education system. He acknowledged that some viewers may have missed certain narrative details while watching. This clarification comes amid Irumudi’s commercial run, with reports confirming it has crossed Rs 200 crore worldwide. - Veda

Shiva Nirvana On Government School Scenes

Shiva Nirvana Responds To Teachers Objections In Irumudi Controversy

&nbsp;&nbsp;Dulqer Salmaan I M Game Telugu version shows cancelled. Dulqer Salmaan enjoys huge fan following in Telugu states and viewers have been waiting eagerly for his latest film I M Game directed by Nahas Hidayath. The film is releasing on 3 Sep 2026.In the meantime, Telugu fans of Dulqer Salmaan got a huge shock when they came to know that the Telugu version shows of I M Game are cancelled. The makers informed that due to technical issues, the Telugu version content delivery got delayed resulting in the cancellation. The film's Malayalam version will be screened on time.The makers are trying to resolve the issues and the shows of Telugu version will be screened a bit late. Jakes Bejoy is the music director for the film which stars &nbsp;Kayadu Lohar, Mysskin, Antony Varghese, Samyuktha Viswanathan, Vinay Forrt, Kathir in key roles.- Pramod Nandivada

Huge shock: I M Game Telugu shows cancelled

Dulqer Salmaan I M Game Telugu version shows cancelled

&nbsp;Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups arrived in theatres on August 26, marking his first major release following KGF Chapter 2. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the gangster drama also features Nayanthara and Kiara Advani. However, its unconventional storytelling and long runtime have divided audiences and triggered mixed reactions.Despite the divided response, Toxic opened strongly at the box office. Trade trackers reported ₹101.10 crore India net and ₹140.75 crore worldwide gross on day one. Collections dropped sharply afterward, but the film still crossed ₹300 crore gross globally during its opening week. Its commercial performance remains significant for Yash.Attention has now shifted toward Toxic’s OTT premiere. No official streaming date has been announced, although reports suggest a four week window for regional languages like Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. The Hindi version to release after eight week theatrical window. This could push its digital debut into late September and October. Some reports also speculate a festive release around Dussehra. These dates remain unconfirmed until the makers announce details.ZEE5 is reported as a streaming destination, with claims that digital and satellite rights were discussed at around ₹230-235 crore across languages. However, neither the platform nor producers have officially confirmed the reported agreement. For now, viewers must wait for an announcement regarding the OTT platform, deal and premiere date. - Veda

Toxic OTT Deal Creates Huge Buzz

Toxic OTT Release Window Amidst ZEE5 Deal Reports

&nbsp;&nbsp; Trisha Krishnan, Radhika Sarathkumar and Aparna Balamurali are joining forces for a new Tamil psychological horror film. The untitled project, directed by Raja Krishna Menon, has commenced principal photography in London. Presented by Panorama Studios with Locomotive Global, the film promises a narrative combining mystery, suspense, emotional depth and horror.The film marks milestones for Menon, whose works include Airlift, Chef and Pippa. It is his Tamil debut, first psychological horror and first story centred entirely on women. Known for handling subjects, Menon is expected to explore fear through emotions, psychological tension and mystery rather than depending on conventional jump scares.The casting adds interest, bringing together three performers from different generations and backgrounds. Trisha remains one of Tamil cinema’s prominent stars, while veteran Radhika Sarathkumar brings decades of experience across South Indian cinema. Aparna Balamurali, known for acclaimed performances in Soorarai Pottru and Malayalam and Tamil films, adds strong presence.For Panorama Studios, the project marks its first production as the company expands across South Indian cinema. Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, Sunder Aaron, Vikas Sharma and Amit Dalmia are producing, with Rajesh Menon and George Cameron as co producers. The title, cast and release date remain undisclosed as filming continues. - Veda

Trisha Coming With A Female Centric Film

Trisha Radhika And Aparna Join Forces For Tamil Psychological Horror

&nbsp;&nbsp; The Telugu remake of Gujarati blockbuster Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahayate is creating buzz, with reports linking Vijay Deverakonda to Lord Krishna. Earlier reports suggested Ram Charan for the special appearance. However, neither casting claim has been officially confirmed, making the latest development speculative and leaving fans eager for clarity.Laalo became a remarkable success despite its modest reported budget of around Rs 50 lakh. It reportedly crossed Rs 120 crore worldwide and became the first Gujarati movie to cross Rs 100 crore milestone. Directed by Ankit Sakhiya, it earned strong word of mouth appreciation for emotional storytelling, spirituality and engaging premise.The original Laalo follows a troubled rickshaw driver who enters a mysterious farmhouse while facing financial problems and his painful past. After becoming trapped, he begins experiencing the presence of Lord Krishna, leading him towards faith, self discovery and redemption. This core is expected to remain important in the Telugu adaptation.Recent reports suggest the Telugu remake remains in discussion, with producer Mahavir Jain reportedly pursuing the adaptation along with Producer Dil Raju and filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj being considered as director. While one report links Vijay Deverakonda to Krishna, others continue mentioning Ram Charan. An official announcement is awaited before confirming casting, director and production details. - Veda

VD Bags RC Role

Vijay Deverakonda To Play Lord Krishna In Laalo Telugu Remake?

Apparently, titles of two movies are creating much interest among the movie buffs and they are 'Ko..Bali' and 'Mahabali'. Interestingly, both the movies have similar rhyming words,i.e.'Bali'. It is a known news that 'Ko..Bali' will be produced and acted by Power Star Pawan Kalyan on Pawan Kalyan Creative Works. Ace director Trivikram will direct this movie. Since Pawan Kalyan has to complete 'Aththarintiki Daaredi' and 'Gabbar Singh-2' before the start of 'Ko..Bali', the movie is likely to release in the later half of 2014.&nbsp;
On the other hand, Young Rebel Star Prabhas and ace director Rajamouli's 'Mahabali's(tentative) shoot is yet to start. As of now, the movie's title was supposed to be 'Baahubali'. However, the makers of the movie have recently registered the title 'Mahabali' at the film chamber. This movie is also expected to be released in the later half of 2014. Likely, there will be a big competition between these two movies as they might release in the same season. But then,who is going to get the victory? Hope, both the movies will rock at the box office.&nbsp;
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'Ko..Bali' Vs 'Mahabali'!

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20th May is the birthday of Young Tiger Jr.NTR. In this connection, the makers of 'Ramayya Vastavayya' have released the special stills of Jr.NTR from the movie. In the above still, we can see an extraordinary dancing pose of Jr.NTR. Of late, Jr.NTR's dances are not living upto the expectations. Fans of Jr.NTR pinned all their hopes on their hero's upcoming film 'Ramayya Vastavayya'. Apparently, Jr.NTR may not disappoint his fans through his dances. And above still, probably, the best evidence of it.&nbsp;
Dusky beauty Samantha is doing opposite to Jr.NTR in this movie while Shruthi Haasan is doing an important role. Thaman is providing the music of the film. Directed by Harish Shankar, the movie is being produced by Dil Raju on Sri Venkateswara Creations. The movie is hitting the screens on 27th September. &nbsp;
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Jr.NTR's Birthday Special Stills Rocking

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

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups(2026) Movie: What's BehindSandalwood Star Yash is coming to show his mass power with his upcoming film &nbsp;Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. The film directed by Geetu Mohan Das increased expectations over the film with power packed teaser and trailer along with the songs. With Yash coming with Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups after the sensation he created across the world with his mass action entertainer KGF franchise excitement is on. The film is releasing on 26 Aug 2026, and let us see what impact Rocky Bhai created at the box office.Toxic(2026) Movie: Story ReviewToxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups story revolves around the dread gangster and the happenings in his life and how he reacts and the impact it creates.Raya ( Yash) quickly becomes the dreaded don of Goa which is under Portuguese rule even after India's Independence. The intense power struggle to rule Goa brings drastic changes in Raya's life.Where this leads to and how it is connected to Raya's sister Ganga (Nayanthra), Nadia (Kiara), Elizabeth (Huma Qureshi), Rebecca (Tara Sutaria), Mellisa (Rukmini Vasanth), Salvador (Darrel D Silva) , Tony (Akshay Oberoi), Karmad (Sudev Nair), Bheera (Balaji Manohar), Ticket (Young Yash) form the interesting part.Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups Movie: Artists ReviewYash came up with a sincere performance. He looked stylish and macho in his appearance. He with his screen presence created the required impact. Nayanthara got a role which is ok. Kiara Advani scorched red hot and offered very little when it comes to performance. Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi and Rukmini Vasanth tried to ooze with glamor but for limited scope to showcase their acting talent.There are many other actors like Sudev Nair, Akshay Oberoi, Balaji Manohar, Darrell D Silva who tried to do justice for their roles but got little chance to do so.Toxic Movie: Technicians ReviewThe story of Toxic is penned by Geetu Mohan Das. The narration starts in an interesting and action packed manner but from then on everything fall apart as quickly as it starts. There are many action sequences and intense intimate scenes but everything looks directionless bringing a tame end to the first half.Many expected a better second half but it turns out to be even worse. There are many female actresses but none of them got a powerful role to make an impact. Geetu Mohan Das tried to attract viewers with brother sister relationship, father -son sentiment and many romantic elements but everything looks disjointed and ended up testing the patience of all and irritating them.Even when people wait patiently praying for the end, they will get another shock in the pre climax and climax with psychological elements. The story has many threads but none of them are answered in a convincing manner and few of them despite the lengthy runtime left unanswered and the screenplay turned ridiculous to the core. The direction turned out to be a huge disappointment. The script turned out to be lackluster. Dialogues are just ok and dubbing made the matters worse.Geetu Mohan Das completely failed to do justice to the stardom of Yash and his character turned listless and aimless on the screen. When the main character itself turned out in this way, one can imagine the characterisation of other roles. All lacked emotional depth and came with over the top performances.The songs tuned by Ravi Basrur, Vishal Mishra, Tanishk Bagchi are not up to the mark. They impact looked forced and failed to make an impression. Ravi Basrur scored the background score and it is ok at times but most of the time it turned out to be below average. The Cinematography of Rajeev Rai turned the film into a visually appealing one. She showed the scenes in a natural way and created the Goa scenes showing Portuguese role in a realistic way. The editing of Ujwal Kulkarni turned out to be disappointing. There are many scenes that could have been trimmed or done away with. Production values of grand.Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Yash Performance</li><li>Cinematography</li></ul>Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Story, Screenplay, Direction</li><li>Missing Emotions</li><li>Artificial Elements</li><li>Mindless Violence</li><li>Excessive Lust</li></ul>Toxic(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups turns out to be director's revenge on viewers. Geetu Mohan Das tried to show Yash in a powerful role full of emotions in the backdrop of intense romantic elements. However, she failed completely to do justice to the faith shown on her by Yash.The story looked ok to some extent, though predictable, but she drew inspiration from films like KGF, Animal and others. Instead of coming up with the strong story and gripping screenplay Director concentrated only on action elements and intimate scenes. She failed to realise that style alone will not guarantee success. The convoluted screenplay made the things worse. No amount of changes would have changed the final result.Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups

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Ameer Log(2026) Movie: What's BehindSmall film Ameer Log is generating interest with a captivating teaser and trailer. On top of that, with Rana associating with the project and presenting it, expectations increased. The film releases on 21 Aug 2026, and let us see what Ameer Log offers movie lovers.Ameer Log(2026) Movie: Story ReviewAmeer Log's story revolves around three friends who enjoy life in a bindaas manner before they are forced to change their behavior, and where this leads forms the interesting part.Seenu (Hari), Rafiq(Manoj) &nbsp;and Mallesh (Sashidhar) pass time not caring for their near and dear ones and following an incident, they change their ways, What is that incident, how it changed their lives and what part &nbsp;Nazeer (Sai Yogi), Chacha (Viswender Reddy), Seenu's mother, Rafiq's brother and sister in law, Mallesh's parents played and the connection to Geetha (Vedha Jalandharr), Ravi (Ravan Nitturu) should be watched on the screen.Ameer Log(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewHari, who played the lead role, did well as a youngster who, after spending life listlessly, changes himself. He showed good expressions and emotions and did justice to his role. Sashidhar performed well in the role and ensured that the narration sailed off smoothly. Manoj elevated the scenes with his dialogue delivery, body language, and mannerisms. He generated fun with his dialogues and at the same time drove home the message in a serious situation, showing good emotions and expressions.Visweswar Reddy played the role of Chacha to perfection. He delivered good dialogues and made an impact. Vedha Jalandharr did well in the role pivotal to the film. Ravn Nitturu is good in his role. Sai Yogi made an impression with his performance. Others like Pawon Ramesh performed according to their roles.Ameer Log(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewAmeer Log story is penned by Ramana Reddy Soma. He decided to entertain movie lovers, highlighting the Hyderabadi Deccan culture. He chose a simple point and narrated it in an interesting manner.Though the narration is predictable with three youngsters roaming listlessly before realizing their mistake and changing accordingly, the Deccani accent and the Old City vibes added value to it. What surprises all is that the director did not include a female lead in the film. He showed the female character as the sister to the three main characters.The dialogues are entertaining and natural, and none of them look forced and out of sync. The interval bang is done well turning the first half into a decent one. The second half continues in the same manner, and the screenplay and narration goes in a smooth and sedate manner.However for all the positives, the director after highlighting the conflict point and establishing it quite well, ends the film in a flat manner, disappointing all.The cinematography of SVK showed the Hyderabad old city vibes in a natural and realistic way. He used the camera angles to perfection and showed the nightlife and also the day hustles quite well and in an effective manner.The background score of Smaran Sai is good and complemented the proceedings, adding value to the narration. He came up with foot-tapping songs highlighting the old city culture and Deccani flavor. The editing of Rohit Penumasta is ok but could have been better, as there are a few drags that slowed the pace of the narration. Production values are decent.Ameer Log Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Performances</li><li>Deccani Accent</li><li>Foot-tapping Songs</li><li>Cinematography</li></ul>Ameer Log Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Simple Ending</li><li>No Real Twists</li><li>Predictable Plot</li></ul>Ameer Log(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Ameer Log turns out to be a decent entertainer highlighting the Hyderabad Deccan culture. Director Ramana Reddy Soma got the optimum output from the cast and crew, and Hari Munnangi, Sasidhar Kocharlakota, and Manoj came up with spirited performances.The story is simple, but Ramana Reddy, with his screenplay, turned the film into an entertaining one blending humour, emotions, and Deccani dialogues in an effective way. However, predictability crept in with the passage of time, and the unidimensional screenplay hampered the proceedings. The rushed climax did not add much value to the ending. A little fine-tuning of the script and inclusion of a few more twists and turns would have added more power to the final impact. Considering all these points, Cinejosh goes with a 2.5 rating for Ameer Log.

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Irumudi(2026) Movie: What's BehindMass Raja Ravi Teja's Irumudi, directed by Shiva Nirvana with its teaser and trailer generated immense interest among movie lovers with its teaser and trailer. With the title Irumudi sending devotional and spiritual vibes, curiosity levels increased. The unique combo of Ravi Teja and Shiva Nirvana became the talking point. With Ravi Teja's previous films not setting the box office on fire, all eyes are on this film. Irumudi OTT rights have been bagged by Netflix, and streaming will be after the completion of its theatrical run. Let us find out what Ravi Teja offered to movie lovers with Irumudi. Irumudi(2026) Movie: Story ReviewIrumudi's story revolves around the father who dearly loves his daughter and the happenings that unravel when he goes out of his way to protect everyone. &nbsp;Trinath ( Ravi Teja), an addicted drunkard, loves his daughter Manamma (Baby Nakshtra) a lot. He gets a shock of his life involving his daughter. What is this shock, and how is it connected to Trinath 's wife Kaveri ( Priya Bhavani Shankar), Goparaju ( Sai Kumar), Erraji (Ajay Ghosh), school teacher Dhanalakshmi ( Swasika Vijay), MLA ( Ramesh Indira), and others form the interesting part.Irumudi(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewRavi Teja surprises with his performance in the role. He slipped into the role effortlessly. Not only did he show his heroism, but he also surprised all, captivating all with emotional scenes. He delivered dialogues and emoting in a powerful manner to elevate the scenes to the next level. He made a powerful impact on the screen and connected chords with the viewers. He came up with a subtle performance, balancing emotions and also the heroism which he is known for, and endeared himself as Mass Maha Raja.Priya Bhavani Shankar is apt in the role of his wife. She got a very limited role and did justice to it with her performance. Baby Nakshatra, who played the role of the daughter, came up with a terrific performance. Her performance stood out in the film. Sai Kumar is good in his role, and he brought up his experience and made a good impression.Swasika Vijay and Ramesh Indira did what was required of them, and Ajay Ghosh is ok in his role. Others performed according to their roles.Irumudi(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewIrumudi story is penned by Shiva Nirvana. Shiva Nirvana came up with a story to connect chords with the viewers with father-daughter sentiment, raising of children, and blended well with the commercial and devotional elements. The first half sails off smoothly with the typical introduction of the protagonist in a commercial mass manner and carries it in the same manner. However, in between, he loses steam, but still, the first half ends on a decent note, setting the tone for the second half.He continues in the same manner in the second half but adds a few more intense emotional elements. A couple of twists generate interest, surprising all. The twists come as a surprise in a rather predictable story, and the flat narration, especially in the second half. However, once the twists are unraveled, there is nothing much in the story to take it forward. The climax ends on an emotional note.GV. Prakash Kumar elevated the scenes with his background music. His background score added impact to the emotional scenes. His music and tunes for the songs already became the chartbusters. The song placement, however, could have been better.Vishnu Sharma, with his cinematography, turned the scenes into visually appealing manner. He showed the scenes in a natural and realistic way. Prawin Pudi's editing is ok and could have been better in the second half. A few repetitive scenes in the second half slowed the pace of the narration. Production values are grand.Irumudi Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="ed49577737747e880a185d019569b6bb4">Ravi Teja</li><li data-list-item-id="edf0a57026dd59cee020e559edb0b711e">Couple of Twists</li><li data-list-item-id="eb1926a324d5ac0a073ad90c1a1141713">Emotional Elements</li></ul>Irumudi Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="eaa383771ec717dd568ef9b36764b4e8b">Weak Characterisations</li><li data-list-item-id="e1e45af9ae233b1294c249aacc02fe629">Predictable Elements</li></ul>Irumudi(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Irumudi turns out to be a decent entertainer with a couple of twists. Ravi Teja carries the film with a balanced and subtle performance, while Shiva Nirvana blends the father-daughter relationship with commercial and devotional elements.The story maintains a routine flavor in parts, while the devotional backdrop adds a different dimension to the proceedings. Shiva Nirvana handles the first half well and keeps the narrative engaging with a few interesting moments. But the pre-interval and interval bangs turn out to be bland.The second half is driven more by emotions and twists, with the story gradually building curiosity. However, there is some lag in the proceedings, and a tighter screenplay with a little trimming in the second half could have made the film more engaging and impactful.Overall, Irumudi has its moments and works as a decent entertainer, with Ravi Teja’s performance and the emotional elements standing out. A little more grip in the second half could have elevated the final result further. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 3 rating for Irumudi.

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Pallaburusu (2026) Movie: What's BehindSudhakar Reddy, Muralidhar Goud's Pallaburusu, directed by Uday Chauhan released on 14 Aug 2026. With Annapurna Studios getting associated with the project, interest levels increased. Let us find out what Pallaburusu offered to movie lovers.Pallaburusu (2026) Movie: Story ReviewPallaburusu's story revolves around the happenings in the life of an aged father and how he reacts when he thinks that his son neglected and insulted him. Shambhu (Kethiri Sudhakar Reddy) gets disheartened as his son Tirupathi (Muralidhar Goud) for not buying him Pallaburusu( Tooth Brush) apart from insulting him on various occasions.Where this leads to, how Shambhu shocks Tirupathi, and what roles Ravi (Prajwal Yadma), Swetha (Gomathi Reddy), Kavitha, Rekha play form the rest of the developments.Pallaburusu (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewKethiri Sudhakar Reddy virtually lived in the role. He looked jovial at times and showed his emotions and feelings when neglected by his son. The father-son bonding and conflict is elevated with his performance and natural expressions. Muralidhar Goud complimented him, and the scenes involving both of them helped carry the film forward with intensity levels intact.Prajwal Yadma and Gomathy did not get much scope to perform. They got inconsequential roles, and they tried their best to entertain with their performances.Pallaburusu (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewPallaburusu story is penned by Uday Chauhan. He came up with a simple story to highlight the bonding between the children and parents and how the relations change in property disputes. One gets a feeling that he drew inspiration from the hit film Balagam. The narration in the first half flows in a neat and decent manner and sets the stage for the second half. The repetitive scenes in the second half diluted the intensity levels of the first half. However, the pre-climax and climax scenes bring the interest levels back. The screenplay turned out to be decent, and the direction is to the point.The music for Pawan CH is attractive and appealing. The songs are situational and are shot well. While one song is emotional, the other two songs are foot-tapping. His background music is in sync with the story. Vinod Bangari's cinematography is quite good. He showed the rural atmosphere in Telangana in a natural and realistic manner. Srujan Adusumilli's editing could have been far better as there are many repetitive scenes that dragged the pace of the narration. Dialogues are natural and hard-hitting. Production values are decent.Pallaburusu Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e243c8363bbcc91d1475a5c23e19813ec">Performances</li><li data-list-item-id="e688f7ce94fe211a4e098636e8dee19a0">Music</li><li data-list-item-id="eb67959d00143b170999ebb6da3152928">Cinematography</li></ul>Pallaburusu Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="ea4b9de0f99f6f789e9a1d1a21240c729">Dragged Narration</li><li data-list-item-id="e4eefd4e4f26bbbfbd112f43c49183daa">Lack of Conflict</li><li data-list-item-id="e09960c6e404ebdd053ff476ea73b3525">Predictable Plot</li></ul>Pallaburusu (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Pallaburusu promises a lot but fails to deliver. Muralidhar Goud and Sudhakar Reddy comes with spirited performances and the director Uday Chauhan comes with simple story with interesting point. He tried to send a message to society in an entertaining manner but fails to connect chords with the viewers completely as the conflict point turns out to be weak.Uday Chauhan chose a simple point and tried to drive home an important message on how technology impacting the lives of people and children neglecting their parents in the old age. He takes the viewers into the story at the start itself but from then on failed to drive home the point in a convincing manner. The Ravi , Swetha love track and the father-daughter marriage episodes ends up testing the patience of the viewers.The court drama and the land dispute in the second half is shown in an illogical and silly manner. The point as to why son is hating his father is not shown in an elaborate manner and the father son bonding is not elevated properly except in the climax.A more racy screenplay, more intense and entertaining script would have added value to the narration. Considering all these aspects Cinejosh goes with a 1.75 rating for Pallaburusu.

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Makutam(2026) Movie: What's BehindKollywood Star Vishal is known for his high octane action entertainers. He is coming with Magudam which is releasing in Telugu as Makutam on 14 Aug 2026. The film marks Vishal's debut as a director. Let us see what Vishal offered to movie lovers with Makutam.Makutam(2026) Movie: Story ReviewMakutam story is all about a &nbsp;medical representative and the shocking happenings in his life and the reason behind them. A honest medical representative, Krupakar ( Vishal) , finally realises his dream of owning a car. &nbsp;However, his holiday outing with his wife Jamuna( Dushara Vijayan) and children in his car leads to shocking developments.What are those shocking developments, how it is connected to Linga (Vishal), Annapurna (Anjali), Naga( Ajay), Jana ( John Vijay), Martin ,Lala, Pandu ( Jayaprakash ) and others form the rest of developments.Makutam(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewVishal is ok in his role. The role is tailormade for him and he performed accordingly. Vishal also played the father role and his look and makeup looked odd on the screen. He should have cast another actor in the role.Dushara Vijayan is fine in her role. Anjali did not look good on the screen and she delivered dialogues at the top of her voice. John Vijay is ok in his role. Jaya Prakash made his presence felt. Others like &nbsp;Ajay, Vamsi Krishna, Abu Salim, Arjai, Jhansi, Padam Kumar, Sabhumon performed according to their roles.Makutam(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewMakutam story is penned by Ravi Arasu. The film marked the debut of Vishal as the director. Vishal tried to entertain masses with commercial elements revolving around the import of Chinese auto parts. However, Vishal included more family drama, action elements instead of highlighting the main topic.All the scenes right from the first scene turned routine, monotonous and predictable. Many expected things to change after Vishal who was seen as a honest and innocent medical representive gets trageted. But nothing of that sorts happen and the entry of other Vishal character is expected to change the proceedings at least in the second half. However, the narration nosedives in the second half to a new low. The scenes featuring Vishal, Dushara Vijayan lack the emotional connect and looks mundane and the so called comedy with Thambi Ramaiah doesn't work.Things doesn't change in the second half and the so called flashback episode which is expected to take the film to next level is dragged to the core testing the patience of the viewers. The chemistry between Vishal and Anjali looked odd on screen and to the irritation of viewers, the pre climax and climax is dragged to the next level leaving people wonder when the film will end. The climax fight looked silly and illogical leaving all shocked. The story is outdated and screenplay and direction didnot inspire any confidence.GV. Prakash Kumar's music offered nothing new. The tunes turned below average. His background music fared no better. At times it turned out to be loud. The cinematography of Richard M Nathan is just average. Dialogues are pretty ordinary. Production values are ok Makutam Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e2c7ae3808f3c1f410bed131a98326c5e">None</li></ul>Makutam Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e0c7f70282766b62277359ce93b9421e9">Everything</li></ul>Makutam(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Makutam turns out to be below-average mass entertainer. Vishal completely failed as the director and much to the disappointment of all, he even failed as an actor. At times he overacted and other times he underperformed and looked disconnected completely. No amount of changes to the script and screenplay would have changed the final result. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Makutam.

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Husharu Pittalu(2026) Movie: What's BehindYouthful entertainer Husharu Pittalu directed by Bikshu Yadav is releasing on 15 &nbsp;August. With Suresh Babu's Suresh Productions getting associated with the film, interest levels are increasing. Let us see how the film entertained movie lovers.Husharu Pittalu(2026) Movie: Story ReviewHusharu Pittalu story Ravi (Anush Thorat) is a bright student and school topper who dreams of continuing his academic success. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he comes across Balu (Charan). Their association brings a series of changes in Ravi’s life and also impacts Chitti (Vasavi Ganesan).The story also explores the roles played by Shailaja (Prani Reddy), Ravi’s parents Sattayya (Ramesh Nakirenti) and Sunitha (Sunitha Manohar), and Chitti’s father Pandu (Govardhan Reddy). How these characters influence the lives of the youngsters and where their choices eventually lead forms the rest of the story. Artists ReviewAnush Thorat performed well as an innocent boy whose life changes completely following the turn of events. He showed good expressions and emotions and endeared to all with his performance. Vasavi Ganeshan played the female role and her mannerisms, expressions and dialogue delivery connected chords with all the youth. She stole the show with her cute looks . She not only came up with energetic screen presence but also emoted well during the touching scenes.Prani Reddy did well in the role of Vasavi's cousin. Govardhan Reddy is good in the role of Vasavi's father. He emoted well, showing good expressions seeing his mother in his daughter. Ramesh Nakirenti and Sunitha Manohar are good in the roles of the parents of Anush Thorat. Anji Valguman performed well in an important role.Husharu Pittalu(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewHusharu Pittalu story is penned by Bikshu Yadav. He came up with a youthful romantic entertainer with a message to the youngsters and also elders. In order to connect chords with both these divergent sections, he loaded the first half with youthful elements and the second half with emotional elements trying to drive home the message.Though there are many bold scenes and dialogues in the first half, it connects chords with the youngsters as it was shown in an entertaining manner loaded with humorous elements. The interval block sets the stage for the second half. While the screenplay is racy and narration is quite fast paced in the first half, the second half narration slides down with monotonous elements. The preachy dialogues and repetitive scenes put off viewers. Finally the movie ends in a predictable manner.The music of Charan Arjun is good. The title song already became a chartbuster and it is choreographed in a good way on the screen. His background music is in sync with the story. Marthand K Venkatesh's editing is quite good in the first half. The pace in the second half dips due to repetitive scenes and intense emotions. He could have done away with the repetitive scenes. The cinematography of Rudra Sai is good. He showed the rural village atmosphere in a natural and rustic manner. Dialogues connect to youth in the first half and in the second half they become preachy and may put off a few of them. Production values are good.Husharu Pittalu Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="eaab4a7a9e69c99fad177be7679382d4f">Performances</li><li data-list-item-id="ec182423bbc4828372cd61b4e74ee9604">Message</li></ul>Husharu Pittalu Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e913fb5f4c84e11e39b49e0469f2264c2">Routine Shades</li><li data-list-item-id="e44d6a80f9a4838f881111f6615e26a29">Bold scenes involving minors</li></ul>Husharu Pittalu(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Husharu Pittalur turns out to be a decent, predictable youthful entertainer. Anush Thorat and Vasavi Ganeshan came up with spirited performances and director Bikshu Yadav starts in an entertaining way with youthful elements connecting chords with genex viewers ending the first half quite on a high note. When everyone expected a more entertaining second half, he turned preachy with monotonous elements and this slowed the pace of the narration and impacted the final output. The overdoing of bold scenes involving minors with just a statutory warning that it is a crime under POCSO act will put off right thinking people. Many will be under the impression that the makers included these scenes to attract genex viewers and then wash off their hands with a message in the climax. A little finetuning of the script, and attention to the second half would have added more power to the final output. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Husharu Pittalu.

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Vishwanath &amp; Sons(2026): What's BehindSuriya is known for his versatile performances and different genre entertainers. After a string of flops, Suriya made a resounding comeback with Karuppu/Veerabhadrudu. He is now teaming with Telugu director Venky Atluri for Viswanath &amp; Sons. The film is releasing on 14 Aug 2026. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Netflix and streaming will be after the completion of its theatrical run. Let us find out what Viswanath &amp; Sons got in store for movie lovers.Vishwanath &amp; Sons(2026) Movie: Story ReviewViswanath &amp; Sons story revolves around mother's dream for his son and where his journey leads to.Sanjay Vishwanath ( Suriya) , a business tycoon and Olympic winner in shooting goes to any extent to make his mother Nirmala ( Radhika Sarathkumar) happy except for one thing.What is that one thing, what decision he takes, how it is connected to Maddy ( Mamitha Baiju), Anjali ( Raveena Tandon) and others form interesting part.Vishwanath &amp; Sons(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSuriya performed his role in an effortless manner. He looked charming and handsome and played the role suited for his age. He showed variations in his mannerisms and expressed and emoted well according to the situation. He impressed well as a caring son and then as a caring businessman and who shows concern towards everyone.Mamitha Baiju looked bubbly , lively and energetic. She performed her role in an exuberant manner. Radhika Sarathkumar performed well showing her experience in the role of the mother.The scenes featuring Suriya, Mamitha Baiju and Radhika Sarathkumar Entertains all. Raveena Tandon got limited role in the film. Others performed according to their roles.Viswanath &amp; Sons(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewViswanath &amp; Sons story is written by Venky Atluri. He started the narration in a typical way with the stylish introduction of the protagonist. The mother son bonding is shown in an impressive way though predictable. Couple of scenes connect chords emotionally with the viewers.After the entertaining and hilarious scenes, the first half ends on a decent note. The first half except for few scenes is loaded with familiar elements. The second half is loaded with more emotions after all the entertaining and emotional first half. Though the scenes are familiar, they are elevated and made impactful with the performances of the actors. Finally the film ends on a decent tone.The music of GV Prakash Kumar is ok. Couple of songs are attractive. The background score is in sync with the storyline taking viewers seamlessly into the narration. The Cinematography of &nbsp;Nimish Ravi is good. But could have been better as the scenes looked similar and repetitive shades crept in. The editing of Navin Nooli is ok. He could have however turned it more crispy. Dialogues are natural, spontaneous, hilarious and natural. Production values are good.Viswanath &amp; Sons Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e707cffd544131b40c22b90e207dd9c76">Suriya, Mamitha Baiju</li><li data-list-item-id="ea3d504d404016b0f50f8f0d8bc0f89d8">Impressive first half</li></ul>Viswanath &amp; Sons Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e35075faa8cb2a4f19a9a417cfab7f083">Missing Emotions</li><li data-list-item-id="ebeaa1d78c3af01c40de7bd63a4f04e08">Predictable Elements</li></ul>Viswanath &amp; Sons(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Viswanath &amp;Sons is a predictable and routine &nbsp;decent family entertainer. Suriya, Mamitha Baiju and Radhika Sarathkumar came up with stellar performances and Venky Atluri',s familiar story, template screenplay is elevated to the next level. Many films with similar stories came earlier. Had Venky Atluri added few novel elements and turned the script and Screenplay more interesting, final impact would have been more interesting. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 3 rating for Viswanath &amp; Sons.

Vishwanath and Sons Review

Agadha (2026) Movie: What's BehindWhen MS.Raju announced a horror thriller Agadha, everyone got surprised as it signaled a shift from his known family and youthful entertainers genre to the unexplored horror genre. The film's teaser and trailer generated interest and let us see what the film offered to movie lovers.Agadha (2026) Movie: Story ReviewAgadha story revolves around a young woman with spiritual powers trying to unravel the mystery of an evil force out to wreak havoc. Manasa , a writer along with her husband Sanjay tries to explore the supernatural elements and the mystery of evil forces by meeting Mahadevi (Kamakshi Bhaskarla). Where this leads to and what are the shocking happenings involving Mahavevi's near and dear ones, what role Mahima (Ulka Gupta), Simha (Shravan Reddy), Harini (Jovika Vijaykumar), uncle (Bhanuchander), aunt (Vanitha Vijaykumar),Bablu (Viva Raghava), Inspector Saleem (Shravan Reddy) and others played, what is the secret of Agadha form rest of the twists and turns.Agadha (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewKamakshi Bhaskarla slipped into the role effortlessly. She did similar kind of roles earlier and this is nothing new for her. She transformed herself into the thick and skin of the character. She showed good expressions , dialogue delivery and intensity and made an impact with her screen presence. But at times, she looked odd on the screen especially in the close shots.Ulka Gupta performed well in her role. She played the pivotal character and emoted well on the screen. Shravan Reddy played a good role and showed variations in different roles with his dialogue delivery, expressions and mannerisms. Jovika Vijaykumar made an impact in the role of a girl who gets possessed by evil spirit. Others like Vanitha Vijay Kumar, Bhanuchander, Roshan Basheer, Arna Muler, Kanakavva and Viva Raghava performed well as per their roles.Agadha (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewAgadha story is penned by MS.Raju. He tried to thrill viewers with a horror thriller with spiritual elements. The entire first half is narrated in an interesting manner maintaining the suspense and unraveling the twists in an apt manner. The first half narration is decent and the screenplay is intact and racy keeping the interest levels of the viewers quite high setting the tone for the second half.However, MS.Raju loses plot in the second half with convenient screenplay. Instead of the protagonist unraveling the mystery of Agadha, other characters reveal everything to her, leaving nothing for her to do, thus diluting the over all impact. To the top of it, repetitive scenes impacted the flow of the narration. However, he generates interest in the runup to the climax before ending it in a decent manner.Nani Chamidisetty with his cinematography created the desired impact. He showed the scenes in an impactful manner using the color combinations and camera angles perfectly. The VFX and Graphics are of good quality. They could have however taken more care regarding the graphics. Art department could have done a better job as artificiality crept in the sets. The music of &nbsp;Rakesh Venkatapuram is good. He made a powerful impact with his background score elevating the scenes to the next level. Editing of Junaid Siddique is good in the first half but could have been far better in the second half. Dialogues are decent. Production values are good.Agadha Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e084d2b9e450e766be4c375685b10b811">Performances</li><li data-list-item-id="e18b3c2c8d3ae8e083e7decfbc9b20b60">BGM</li><li data-list-item-id="eea8245fd966c8ffe437d1a5e2083d493">Cinematography</li></ul>Agadha Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="ea377d89586048052e42c248929f84222">Convenient Screenplay</li><li data-list-item-id="e245f088b713fbe9878b668e9013a48db">Repetitive Scenes</li><li data-list-item-id="e5e6743d5bc0ee88e96c99c6212285521">Lack of Twists and Turns</li><li data-list-item-id="e423e5787f0c3747ce372b02ac9ab422d">Missing Horror</li></ul>Agadha (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Agadha turns out to be a decent horror thriller. MS.Raju got good performances from the cast and crew. He started the narration in an interesting manner exciting all the viewers. He manages to keep the interest levels quite high unraveling the mystery one by one. However with the main mystery revealed in the interval block, he loses plot in the second half. This resulted in routine elements creeping in diluting the interest levels. The pre climax and climax is ok and the film ends on a decent note. A little finetuning of the script, doing away with convenient screenplay and adding more twists and turns, adding more scary and horror elements would have added value to the final outcome. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Agadha.&nbsp;

Agadha Review

KJQ (King Jackie Queen) Movie: What's BehindDheekshith Shetty is coming to thrill viewers with the film titled KJQ. The film directed by KK is releasing today on 7 Aug 2026. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Amazon Prime. Let us see how KJQ thrills movie lovers.KJQ (King Jackie Queen) Movie: Story ReviewKJQ story revolves around two best friends and the happenings in their lives after they become powerful and how it changes their behavior and the subsequent developments.Partha (Dheekshith Shetty) who faces insults right from his childhood, decides to become powerful by any means and finally achieves his ambition. In the process he is aided by his mentor Ravi (Muralidhar Goud) and his close friend Jackie (Sashi Odela). What role Bharghavi (Yukthi Thareja) and others played form the interesting part.KJQ (King Jackie Queen) Movie: Artists ReviewDheekshith Shetty played the role with ease. He looked menacing on screen. He showed good body language, mannerisms and expressions that comes out of anger after all he went through from his childhood days.Sashi Odela on debut came up with a sedate performance. He came up with relatable expressions and delivered dialogues accordingly.Yukthi Thareja is good on screen and indulged in glamor feast in couple of scenes. She delivered dialogues as per the situation. Muralidhar Goud and others performed according to their roles.KJQ (King Jackie Queen) Movie: Technicians ReviewKJQ story is penned by KK (Krishna Kumar). He came up with a simple but interesting story where he tried to explore the feelings and change of behavioral pattern among humans born in different situations. He establishes three characters King, Jackie and Queen in an interesting and exciting manner.However he fails to explore them deeply by elevating their character arcs. He touched only at the top of them and one gets a feeling that the job was only half done. While the first half established the characters of various people, second half tried to show them when they reach their peaks. There are few interesting scenes but with better screenplay, things would have become more interesting.The cinematography of Nagesh Banell is good. He showed the scenes in a visually appealing manner. The music of Tejaswi Poornachandra is good. The background score of Saumit Deshmukh is good and added value to the narration. Dialogues are impactful. Editing of Shravan Katikaneni is ok but could have been far better. Production values are good.KJQ Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e0d342cc44012b5f4cde20bf6297a9336">Dheekshith Shetty</li></ul>KJQ Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e7d5a99420903c023876fa2ff233e86ba">Routine Elements</li><li data-list-item-id="e0f124668d459d132e135e34f80c453f5">Predictable Template</li></ul>KJQ (King Jackie Queen) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, KJQ turns out to be decent action entertainer. Director KK got the optimum from the cast and crew and Dheekshith Shetty, Yukthi Thareja, Sashi Odela came up with spirited performances. Director KK seems to have drawn inspiration from Maniratnam's classic Thalapathi and the characters more or less resembled the same. A little finetuning of the script, even powerful screenplay and gripping narration exploring the three characters divining deep into them would have turned the output into a more powerful and impactful one. Considering all these aspects Cinejosh goes with a 2.25 rating for KJQ.

KJQ Review

DC(2026) Movie: What's BehindStar Kollywood director Lokesh Kanagaraj who shot to fame with his Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) is now testing his luck turning lead actor with the film titled interestingly as DC. The film directed by Arun Matheswaran is releasing on 7 August 2026. Let us see what DC offered to movie lovers.DC(2026) Movie: Story ReviewDC story revolves around a youngster who fights against all odds and takes on the system to fight against the injustice meted out to the oppressed lot. Das aka Devdas (Lokesh Kanagaraj) happens to meet a beautiful girl Parvathi (Sanjana Krishnamurthy). But even before love blossoms between them, shocking incidents happen. Where this leads to and what role Devdas father (Kasturi Raja), Chandra (Wamiqa Gabbi), Gangster Sarkar, Police Officer Bhojraj (Krish Dayal) played form rest of the developments.DC(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewLokesh Kanagaraj on debut virtually lived in the role. He made a stunning impact with his performance showing variations in his mannerisms, dialogue delivery, attitude, style and swag. He impressed with his expressions and emotions.Sanjana Krishnamurthy performed well showing good emotions and expressions and made an impression. Wamiqa Gabbri surprises with her intense performance. She elevated the scenes with her screen presence. Kasturi Raja impressed especially in the climax. Krish Dhayal who played the role of police officer did well. However his role could have been even more powerful.DC(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewDC story is penned by Arun Matheswaran. He came up with a simple story and blended it with action and romantic elements. Many expects Lokesh Kanagaraj to debut with an action entertainer. But the story had completely different blend of police atrocities and a commoner's fight against them. Arun Matheswaran did not deviate from the subject and even drag the romantic and love tracks with unnecessary lip locks, hugs and songs.Though even few romantic scenes slowed the pace of the film, he ensured that he quicky shifted to action genre to keep viewers interest glued. The first half ends on a decent note with the cat and mouse game between the cops and the rebels. The second half continues in the same way with the introduction of new characters and the pre climax connects chords with all with the film finally ending on a predictable note. The predictability in the story, illogical scenes and few boring elements undid all the hard work.The cinematography of Mukesh is good. He showed the period look in the story in a appealing and relatable manner. Anirudh Ravichander's tunes for the songs are just ok. The songs had a montage touch. But he elevated the scenes with his unique and terrific background score. He showed variety in the background music. He showed his creativity by scoring background in a poetic manner. Prasanna. GK's editing is quite fine but at times there are few repetitive elements. Dialogues are realistic and the production values of Sun Pictures are grand.DC Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Lokesh Kanagaraj</li><li>BGM</li><li>Cinematography</li></ul>DC Movie: DisadvantagesPredictable StoryIllogical ScenesDC(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, DC turns out to be predictable action thriller.Lokesh Kanagaraj made a strong impact in the lead role but Arun Matheswaran came up with a simple story. The unidimensional screenplay and lack of real twists and turns, few underdeveloped characters impacted the output. A little finetuning of the script and racy screenplay with interesting twists and turns would have added power to the narration. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.75 rating for DC.

DC Review

Victory Venkatesh's 'Shadow' collected a share of Rs.11.15 crores at the end of its full run world wide. Given below are the area wise break up of shares.
AREA FULL RUN SHARE( IN CRORES)
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NIZAM 3.50
CEDED 2.32
NELLORE 0.44
KRISHNA 0.55
GUNTUR 0.94
VIZAG 1.15
EAST GODAVARI 0.70
WEST GODAVARI 0.60
FULL RUN AP SHARE 10.20
KARNATAKA &amp; ROI 0.55
FULL RUN INDIA 10.75
OVERSEAS 0.40
FULL RUN WW SHARE 11.15

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