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

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Nagarjuna's milestone 100th film King 100 is progressing at a brisk pace. The film directed by Ra. Karthik is racing for a grand release on 24 December 2026 as X Mas special.Now reports are coming that the makers are planning a special treat on Tabu's birthday. Tabu's birthday falls on 4 November and inside information is the makers will be releasing a special glimpse and wish her on the special occasion.The makers earlier planned to release Tabu glimpse during Dasara but it didnot happen and now they are trying to do it on the special occasion. The film features Ashok Selvan as the antagonist.Aishwarya Rajesh is the female lead while &nbsp;Sushmita Bhatt and sandalwood Star Upendra are playing important roles.Nagarjuna is taking special care on the film's output. The milestone film is bankrolled in a prestigious manner on Annapurna Studios banner.-- Pramod Nandivada

King 100 special treat to Tabu

King 100 : Special treat on Tabu B-Day

Tamil Nadu’s film industry has recently asked the state government to allow cinema theatres to screen movies from 6 am, bringing early morning shows back into focus. Producer bodies, theatre owners and distributors raised the request during a meeting with Cinematography Minister Rajmohan in Chennai on October 29.They have sought permission to run shows from 6 am until 2 am, giving theatres room for five or six screenings across Tamil Nadu. Industry representatives say the schedule could help manage crowded release days, offer audiences more choices and reduce the advantage enjoyed by films releasing in neighbouring states.Early morning shows were once a big part of Tamil cinema, with star films opening at 4 am or even earlier. However, Tamil Nadu tightened the rules in 2023 after a fan died during celebrations around Ajith Thunivu’s early screening. Since then, regular shows have generally started only from 9 am.The meeting also covered an eight week gap between theatrical and OTT releases, a streaming platform, subsidies for small films and support for unreleased projects. The minister said the proposals would be discussed with the government. For now, the 6 am show request is a demand, not an approved rule yet. - Veda

Early Morning Shows Are Back For Tamil Films

Tamil Nadu Plans to Bring Back 6 AM Movie Shows Big Relief for Kollywood

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rishab Shetty and Bollywood producer Bhushan Kumar are coming together for a big historical film on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Titled The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the ambitious project will be made in two parts. Filmmaking is expected to begin in early 2027, according to the makers.The film will be directed by Sandeep Singh, while Rishab Shetty will serve as co producer. T-Series has joined Legend Studios for this major production. The story will focus on Shivaji Maharaj's life, military achievements, leadership and dream of Swarajya, along with several important events from his journey.The two part historical saga will cover famous battles, victories, sacrifices and lesser known stories from the Maratha ruler's life. Reports suggest that the makers are planning a large ensemble cast and an international creative team. Pre production work is already underway, while the screenplay has been written by Rishi Virmani and Sandeep Singh.Bhushan Kumar presented Rishab Shetty with a century old painting of Shivaji Maharaj to mark their collaboration. Bhushan Kumar said the historical figure's legacy deserves to reach audiences across the world. With Rishab gaining national attention through Kantara, expectations are building around this ambitious project, although the remaining cast is yet to be announced. - Veda

Grand Two Part Shivaji Maharaj Biopic Announced

Rishab Shetty and Bhushan Kumar Join Hands For Shivaji Maharaj Biopic

&nbsp;&nbsp;Simbu and Nayanthara may share screen space once again, and the latest industry buzz has already caught fans attention. Silambarasan TR is reportedly joining hands with Dude director Keerthiswaran for his next project. Nayanthara is said to be the first choice for the female lead.Music composer Sai Abhyankkar, who received attention for his work in Dude, is reportedly on board for the film. News suggests that he has already completed one song for the project. His youthful music style could bring a fresh sound to this much awaited Simbu film.Reports suggest that the upcoming movie will have a police backdrop, with the makers planning to begin shooting in December. However, the production team has not officially confirmed the cast or shooting schedule yet. More details about the supporting cast, title and technical crew are expected soon.Simbu and Nayanthara previously worked together in Vallavan (2006) and Idhu Namma Aalu (2016). Their possible reunion has naturally created excitement among movie lovers. Meanwhile, Simbu is also preparing for Vetrimaaran's Arasan, another eagerly awaited project that has generated considerable interest.- Veda

Simbu And Nayanthara To Reunite After Years

Simbu and Nayanthara Set for a Reunion After Years

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Actress Keerthy Suresh has spoken about an unpleasant experience during her recent flight journey from Milan to India. The actress was travelling with her husband, Antony Thattil, when a fellow passenger approached her for a selfie. What started as a simple request soon turned into an uncomfortable situation.According to Keerthy, the passenger appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and was struggling to stand properly. She politely asked him to wait before taking a photograph. However, the man continued insisting on getting a selfie immediately, ignoring her request and making her uncomfortable.The situation also upset her husband, Antony Thattil, who was travelling alongside her. As the passenger continued his behaviour, the couple eventually had to seek assistance from the flight crew. Keerthy shared these details during a recent interview while explaining how difficult such situations can become during travel.Keerthy made it clear that she loves meeting fans and has no problem clicking pictures with them. However, she feels celebrities should also be allowed to enjoy their personal space. Reports about the incident have sparked conversations around celebrity privacy, fan behaviour and the importance of respecting boundaries in public places. - Veda &nbsp;

Keerthy Bitter Flight Experience

Keerthy Suresh Opens Up About Uncomfortable Flight Incident

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mirzapur: The Movie is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Hindi, giving fans another chance to watch the crime drama at home. The digital release comes eight weeks after its theatrical debut. Interestingly, the OTT version features an extended cut, offering viewers additional footage beyond the original cinema release.The Prime Video version runs for 3 hours and 31 minutes, around 15 minutes longer than the theatrical edition. This extended runtime gives fans more time with their favourite characters and the violent world of Mirzapur. There is currently no confirmed update about streaming availability in other languages.Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna, the film brings back Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiya, Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit and Divyenndu Sharma as Munna Tripathi. Abhishek Banerjee, Sushant Singh, Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi, Jitendra Kumar and Ravi Kishan also feature in important roles.Released in theatres on September 4, the film enjoyed a strong box office run, reportedly earning ₹335+ crore gross worldwide. Presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment, the movie expands the popular crime franchise. Now, the extended OTT version gives audiences another reason to revisit Mirzapur.

Mirzapur The Movie Now Streaming On OTT

Mirzapur The Movie Arrives on Prime Video With Extended Version

&nbsp;&nbsp;Suriya teaming with Mandaadi director. Kollywood star Suriya is currently riding on the success of the hits like Karuppu and Viswanath &amp; Sons. He is currently busy with his upcoming film Scene. The film directed by Jithu Madhavan of Aavesham fame is releasing on 6 November 2026.In the meantime, speculation is increasing over Suriya's next project. Inside talk is Suriya will be teaming with Mathimaran Pugazhendi of Mandaadi fame. The film according to sources to be an action drama with coastal backdrop.Kalaippuli S. Thanu is expected to bankroll the project. Interestingly, Suriya and producer Kalaippuli S. Thanu were previously expected to collaborate on Vaadivaasal, directed by Vetrimaaran. The project has faced prolonged delays, although the producer recently indicated that the film remains on the cards.Apart from it, rumours have it that Suriya's 50th project would be Karuppu2. He is also busy completing his upcoming project with TJ.Gnanavel.- Pramod Nandivada

Suriya lining up his next with crazy director

Suriya teaming with Mandaadi director

&nbsp;&nbsp;Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan Sensation in Mega Verse. It is known that Mega Star Chiranjeevi is coming up with a celebrity talk show for the popular OTT giant Netflix.The show is titled in an interesting and appealing manner as Mega Verse. &nbsp;Chiranjeevi already started shooting for the episodes at the specially erected set in Annapurna Studios. The stylish look of Chiranjeevi is driving everyone crazy.The first episode is expected to feature Star comedians Brahmanandam, Sunil and Satya. Another episode is expected to feature universal hero Kamal Haasan.&nbsp; In the meantime, exciting information is coming that one special episode will feature Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan participating in the show. Chiranjeevi will be hosting the show and it will be a pure delight to see them together. Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan are not seen together after Magadheera and so if this turns out to be true, then it will be treat to fans.&nbsp; Sushmita Konidela, elder daughter of Chiranjeevi is bankrolling the show &nbsp;show under her production house Gold Box Entertainments. .- Pramod Nandivada

Mega Verse: Pawan Kalyan, Ram Charan Sensation

Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan Sensation in Mega Verse

&nbsp;&nbsp; Police refuse permission for Vishwak Sen to visit theatre to watch Cult. Mass Ka Das Vishwak Sen is all set to show his violent and brutal power with his film Cult. The film is helmed by Vishwak Sen himself and it is releasing on 30 Oct 2026.Ahead of the film release, Vishwak Sen got a shock from Telangana police. Vishwak Sen sought permission from the police and TG government to visit Sudarshan theatre at RTC X roads to watch the film along with fans today.However, police refused permission citing law and order problem and difficulty in crowd management. Earlier police denied permission for Nani to watch his film The Paradise at Sudarshan theatre. Following the shocking incident during Pushpa The Rule premiers at Sudarshan Theatre, police are taking tough decisions.In the meantime, Cult stars &nbsp;Gayatri Bharadwaj, Tarak Ponnapa, Murali Sharma, Srikanth Iyengar, Karthikeya, Anirudh Bhaskar, Ezy, Yagnya Turlapati, Kabeer Bhartiya, Vishak Nair, and Chepuri Vivek in important roles.- Pramod Nandivada

Vishwak Sen gets Cult shock from TG

Police refuse permission for Vishwak Sen 

&nbsp;&nbsp;Aadarsha Kutumbam, Cult and others releasing today. &nbsp;The month of October will end with the release of Aadarsha Kutumbam, Cult and Killer on 30 October 2026. Among them, Venkatesh's Aadarsha Kutumbam directed by Trivikram Srinivas is generating interest among movie lovers.Venkatesh and Trivikram are coming together for the first time and Trivikram penned dialogues for Venkatesh's hit films. The film stars Srinidhi Shetty as the female lead and Thaman is the music director.In the meantime, Mass Ka Das Vishwak Sen decided to lock horns with Aadarsha Kutumbam, with his upcoming film Cult. The film which is based on real life incidents is releasing on the same day. Vishwak Sen himself is directing the film. Gayathri Bharadwaj is the female lead in the film.Apart from it, small film, a thriller Killer is releasing on the same day. The film stars Jyothi Poorvaj and is directed by Poorvaj. Stay tuned for the reviews of the above films in couple of hours from now from Cinejosh team.&nbsp;

Today Reviews: AK47,Cult and others

Aadarsha Kutumbam, Cult and others releasing today

&nbsp;&nbsp; Radhe Radhe from Akasamlo Oka Tara released. Female heartthrob Dulqer Salmaan is coming to captivate all with the romantic entertainer titled interestingly as Akasamlo Oka Tara. The film directed by Pavan Sadineni is progressing at a brisk pace.Today the makers released the song Radhe Radhe. The song is mesmerising all with the melodious tune. GV.Prakash Kumar composed a beautiful melodious tune and the lyrics are penned by Sreemani. The lyrics highlighted the happenings in the lives in an emotional and appealing manner. The song is sung in a captivating manner by G. V. Prakash Kumar and Lipsika Bhashyam. The song is shot on Dulqer Salmaan and Ruhani Sharma in the backdrop of beautiful locations.The film stars Satvika Veeravalli is the female lead in the film. Shruti Haasan is playing an important role in the film bankrolled by Light Box, Swapna Cinemas, Vyjayanthi Movies, and Geetha Arts.- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Akasamlo Oka Tara: Radhe Radhe mesmerises

Radhe Radhe from Akasamlo Oka Tara released

&nbsp;&nbsp;Disha Patani ventures into new business. Disha Patani who is known for her dazzling looks and red hot glamor feast on the screen entered into new business. She launched &nbsp;into the fashion business with the launch of her own clothing brand, DZ. The actress, who has often been associated with relaxed and oversized silhouettes, is bringing that aesthetic to her new label along with designs inspired by outer space and aliens.The actress features in the accompanying video in an experimental look that includes bleached eyebrows and oversized outfits. The styling reflects the aesthetic associated with the brand, with loose silhouettes and graphic elements taking centre stage. The space-inspired designs and alien references also form a recurring visual theme across the collection. &nbsp;Patani has previously been seen favouring relaxed and oversized clothing in her off-duty appearances, and DZ appears to build on that personal style. The new label focuses on baggy silhouettes and designs aimed at those looking to experiment with casual fashion. Its collection incorporates motifs and graphics inspired by outer space, aliens and other unconventional themes.- Nirvighn Nandivada

Disha Patani turns entrepreneur

Disha Patani ventures into new business

&nbsp;Nikhil is starring in the film titled The India House, which is progressing at a brisk pace. The film is directed by Ram Vamsi Krishna, and it stars Saiee Manjrekar as the female lead.The film is bankrolled by Abhishek Agarwal, while Ram Charan is presenting it. Anupam Kher is playing an important role in the film. Backed by Ram Charan’s V Mega Pictures, the film explores a forgotten chapter of India's freedom struggle, showcasing Manjrekar in a bold, revolutionary role that promises to redefine her career trajectory.Saiee M Manjrekar is stepping into the eye of a pre-independence storm. The first look of the actor from the upcoming period feature The India House, currently filming in Estonia, has surfaced.Saiee Manjrekar's look is going viral. The look shows her in a grounded, high-stakes avatar set against pre-independence India. The image showcases Manjrekar in period attire—a crisp white full-sleeved blouse paired with a floor-length maroon skirt, dark stockings, and vintage footwear—holding a blazing torch aloft against the backdrop of what appears to be a revolutionary demonstration.A source shared, &nbsp;"Saiee’s character in The India House is quite different from what audiences have seen her do before. Her look is rooted in the period, and the image captures the spirit of a character who appears to stand for something bigger than herself. There is a certain intensity to her role, and audiences will get to see a new side of her as an actor."- Nirvighn Nandivada&nbsp;

Saiee Manjrekar look from The India House excites

The India House: Saiee Manjrekar powers in bold avatar

Tamil actor Dhanush is reportedly planning to open free tuition centres for Class 10 and Class 12 students across Tamil Nadu from January 2027. According to media reports, the initiative will be run through Dhanush Narpani Iyakkam, his welfare organisation, and aims to help students prepare for their public examinations.The proposed tuition centres will have air conditioning and other study facilities. Each centre is expected to have three teachers and one assistant, with salaries reportedly covered by Dhanush’s welfare organisation. The plan may begin in district headquarters before expanding to all 234 Assembly constituencies across Tamil Nadu.Reports also suggest that Dhanush plans to reward Class 12 students who score the highest marks in the public examinations scheduled for May 2027. The proposed support could include cash prizes and help with college admission, with Dhanush reportedly willing to cover fees for colleges chosen by selected students. These details have yet to be officially confirmed.Dhanush’s growing welfare activities have also sparked speculation about a possible political entry. Reports have mentioned the name Tamilaga Ezhuchi Kazhagam for a proposed party, but the actor has not officially announced plans to enter politics. For now, the free tuition centre proposal remains a reported initiative, official word is awaited regarding details about locations and enrolment. - Veda &nbsp;

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Dhanush To Establish Free Tuition Centres For Class 10 and 12 Students

Dhanush Education Initiatives With Cash Prizes and College Support

Pawan Kalyan may team up with producer Dil Raju for another Telugu film after Vakeel Saab. Reports about the proposed project have started circulating online, creating interest among fans. The film is rumoured to have the title Arjuna, though the makers have not officially confirmed the name or production details.Pawan Kalyan is currently only committed to 'OG 2', while discussions about a possible collaboration with Dil Raju continue. The project could move forward once the actor’s schedule becomes clearer. However, there is no official word about it from either hero and producer side.According to buzz, three directors are being considered for this film, Arjuna. Trivikram Srinivas, Anil Ravipudi and Vamshi Paidipally names are being circulated. However, there is no official confirmation about who will direct Pawan Kalyan in this proposed film.Even Buzz about female leads is also doing rounds. Keerthy Suresh and Rukmini Vasanth are also being mentioned in online reports as possible female leads. With the title, director and cast still unannounced, Arjuna remains a much discussed rumour among Telugu cinema fans. - Veda&nbsp;

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Crazy Rumour About PK Next

Buzz About Dil Raju Planning Film With Pawan Kalyan

Vijay Devarakonda recently entertained movie lovers with his recent release, Ranabaali. Now all eyes are on his upcoming project, titled in a powerful way as Rowdy Janardhana. The film, helmed by Ravi Kiran Kola of Raja Vaaru Rani Gaaru fame, is progressing at a brisk pace.Now reports are coming that the makers are planning to release the film in two parts. Inside talk is that the makers will take the final call after detailed discussions with all the stakeholders. The film stars Keerthy Suresh as the female lead.Inside talk is that Vijay Devarakonda will appear in full action mode in the flashback episodes in the film and this will be the highlights in the story. The film is a rustic rural entertainer set against the backdrop of Kalingapatnam. Christo Xavier is the music director for the film slated for release in December 2026.-- Nirvighn Nandivada

Rowdy Janardhana to release in two parts

Rowdy Janardhana makers take bold decision

‘Mailu Rayi’ is the first production venture of Sri Hansika Peddireddy under the Hansi Productions banner. With Tavitiraju Talachintala as co-producer, the film is directed by talented filmmaker Raghu vardhan Kotla. Young actors Jagan Yogiraju and Navya Chityala play the lead roles, while senior actor Devi Prasad appears in a pivotal role. Laxman Meesala, Pavan Ramesh, Sunandini and Anju Valguman play other important characters.The title launch poster of the film was unveiled by senior actor, producer, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council Member and AP Green Chairman Nagababu. Speaking on the occasion, Nagababu said, “The title ‘Mailu Rayi’ is very intriguing. Producer Hansika has begun her journey with a good film. It is commendable that she has chosen to produce a film with an aspiring director and a young hero. Women bring tremendous responsibility and discipline to filmmaking. Swapna Dutt and Priyanka Dutt, daughters of Ashwini Dutt, my daughter Niharika, and Supriya Yarlagadda have already established themselves in the film industry. I hope Hansika follows in their footsteps and achieves many more successes. My best wishes to every member of the film’s team.”Producer Sri Hansika Peddireddy said, “We are delighted to have Nagababu garu unveil the title launch poster of ‘Mailu Rayi’, the first production venture under our Hansi Productions banner. The shooting has been completed, and post-production work is currently underway. We are making preparations to release the teaser and songs soon.”Co-producer Tavitiraju Talachintala revealed that ‘Mailu Rayi’ is being made as a love and family drama. He expressed his special gratitude to Nagababu for unveiling the film’s title poster.Hero Jagan Yogiraju said, “I am very happy to have played the lead role in this film. The shooting has been completed, and the title poster unveiled by Nagababu garu is receiving a positive response. We will soon bring the teaser, songs and trailer to audiences. This film will be entertaining for everyone.”Director Raghavardhan Kotla said, “I am delighted to be making my directorial debut through Hansi Productions. ‘Mailu Rayi’ is an emotionally driven love story, and I believe the film will appeal to audiences across all sections.”

 Mailu Rayi Title Launched by Mega Brother Nagababu

Sri Hansika Peddireddy Makes Her Debut with Mailu Rayi

Ram Charan's upcoming project with Sukumar referred to RC17 is the cynosure of all eyes. The film's pre production is in full swing and according to the latest, it is coming out that Ram Charan completed look test for his role.Ram Charan will be sporting a never seen look for his role in the film. He will be sporting a long hair and stylish look for his role. Rumours about the film's female lead is increasing and inside talk is Sara Arjun will be cast in the role. Buzz is even Sara Arjun also participated in the photo shoot conducted by the film unit.The film's regular shoot will start from December end. Ram Charan will be entering the sets by January 2027. Inside talk is the film will be launched on 1 November with a traditional pooja ceremony. Anirudh Ravichander is the music director for the film.-- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Interesting update on RC17

Ram Charan look test for RC17 completed

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's son Jason Sanjay made his debut as the director with the film Sigma. The film starring Sundeep Kishan, which released amidst huge expectations turned out to be a disaster at the box office.Later reports came about Jason Sanjay's debut as the hero. From then on speculation increased as to who will direct the project. Inside talk is Keertiswaran who shot to fame with his debut film Dude will be directing it. He narrated an interesting line and they are in talks for the project.Apart from it, Atlee who scored a hit as a producer with Batha will be bankrolling the project. Earlier reports came that Lyca will be producing the film. It has to be seen what is going on in Jason Sanjay's mind and who will helm the project and in what role Jason Sanjay will be shown.- Nirvighn Nandivada

Who will helm CM Vijay son debut project

Speculation on as to who will direct Jason Sanjay

Janhvi Kapoor after maintaining silence for months over Peddi controversy over her portrayal of her role, in her conversation with Karan Johar said "I went through the beats of really beating up myself that I should have been more vigilant. I don't like saying this because it sounds like I am shifting blame, but it's like you listen to the director and what he says. I was navigating how to make things less problematic as and when information was becoming available to me. In the south, very rarely there is a bound script. Very rarely do you see the camera angles. I should have taken advantage of my privilege. It was a violating experience in a way. The good thing that came out of it is that maybe next time a director will rethink twice before presenting a lead actress this way,"However,her comments that South filmmakers never comeup with bound scripts faced brutal trolls online. Netizens reacted in the following way.One user wrote, "She is not a kid bro she did understand that what was director's intention and they shot it with her consent only it was not forcefull (sic)."Another user, writing in Telugu, said, "We've seen how the girl has delivered such big hits after working in Bollywood with bound scripts, if we let go of this obsession for north lead actresses, everything will be set for our people."A third user alleged that Janhvi was playing the victim card, writing, "Telugu film industry should not consider #Janhvi Kapoor again. #BuchiBabu has confirmed that the full bound script was narrated to her. But today, she's playing the victim card. Bollywood playing the victim card is nothing new. Radhika Apte, Taapsee Pannu, and now Janhvi Kapoor. Everyone has to take the blame"Another user questioned her broad reference to South Indian cinema, writing, “what do you mean by south girl?? be specific about the industry which you have did such shitty roles... I belong to keralam and here films can't win the box-office solely on navel show and cuteness of actress....you need talented artists and good script here...”-- Nirvighn Nandivada

Janhvi trolled for her comments on South filmmakers

Netizens troll Janhvi Kapoor for her comments on South filmmakers

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash's epic entertainer Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari is releasing on 5 November 2026. Expectations are high on the project as it is made with a whopping budget of Rs 2000crs.In the meantime, Hindus in Pakistanis are praying for the film's success. A video shared by a local YouTuber shows the community carrying the film's poster through the streets and displaying it at a temple. Several people extended their best wishes to actors Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, director Nitesh Tiwari and the rest of the team, with some expressing hope that the film would win an Oscar.The video captures members of the community celebrating with traditional music, dancing and dhol performances. The group is also seen carrying AI-generated poster of the film through their neighbourhood before visiting the Laxmi Narayan Temple in Karachi, where they displayed it and prayed for the film's success. In the video, several people shared their wishes for the cast and director, hoping that Ramayana performs well at the box office and earns recognition on the global stage.The video came up with a description "As Pakistani Hindus, Ramayana is more than just a movie. Its timeless story and cultural significance connect us with our traditions and generations of heritage. Through this celebration, we share our happiness, express our best wishes to the Ramayana movie team, and hope that the film becomes a huge success worldwide,"- Nirvighn Nandivada

Ramayana: Pakistanis Pray

Pakistanis pray for Ramayana success

Superstar Rajinikanth and Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan are reportedly coming together for a big multistarrer tentatively titled KHXRK. The project, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, has already created strong interest among fans. Recent industry reports suggest that the film could be made on a massive budget of ₹800 crore.According to reports circulating online, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan may each receive ₹200 crore as remuneration. Director Nelson Dilipkumar and Music Director Anirudh are rumoured to be getting ₹100 crore jointly for the project. These figures have sparked discussions among cinema fans.If the reported figures are accurate, around ₹300 crore could remain for other actors, technical crew, production expenses and related costs. This would make KHXRK one of the most expensive Indian film projects and most expensive in Kollywood. Bringing two legendary Tamil stars together is also expected to attract attention across Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and other language markets.Reports from Tamil cinema media suggest that Nelson is nearing completion of the script and that shooting could begin in 2027. Some reports mention January as a possible start, while others point to April or May. Udhayanidhi Stalin Red Giant Movies is producing this film. - Veda

KH x RK Reunion Film To Be Most Expensive Film In Kollywood 

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan KHXRK Budget Creates Buzz

&nbsp;Venkatesh's Aadarsha Kutumbam directed by Trivikram Srinivas is releasing on 30 October. Expectations are high on the project and though the buzz is surprisingly low, people are wondering whether Trivikram score a hit with dark humour.A source shares “Trivikram is taking up a new challenge with this film. He has never really explored this kind of humour before, so it will be interesting to see how he approaches it,”The source adds "Trivikram has largely built his reputation on stories that combine family emotions, humour and sharp dialogue. A move towards dark comedy could bring out a different side of his storytelling and offer audiences something they have not seen from him before."The film stars Srinidhi Shetty as the female lead while &nbsp;Devyani Sharma, Yuvina Parthavi, Nivetha Pethuraj, Nara Rohit, Pujita Ponnada, Rao Ramesh, and Brahmaji in important roles. The music for the film is tuned by Thaman.-- Nirvighn Nandivada&nbsp;

Can Aadarsha Kutumbam make hay with Dark Humour

Trivikram experimenting with dark humour in Aadarsha Kutumbam

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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