Madhavan, who is starring in versatile roles, is getting ready to star in a horror entertainer. He is set to team with Vishal Furia, and the makers are maintaining secrecy over the project. Vishal made films like &nbsp;Lapachhapi, Chhorii and Kajol's Maa to scare all.Vishal Furia said, “He was always my first and only choice. I'm stoked that he has come on board and has already started getting into the world of film. He is the true OG horror star of the cult classic Indian horror 13B, one of my favourite films of all time. His conviction, his experience and his understanding of serious horror are very rare, and I couldn't think of anyone better for this film."He added, “Madhavan sir has years of experience as a writer, director and producer, so it's really special to have him with us on this film. Together, we want to create something audiences have never seen before in Indian horror, the kind of fear they will feel in their bones.”- Pramod Nandivada

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Madhavan readying to scare all

Madhavan in a horror entertainer

&nbsp;&nbsp;Mahesh Babu enters the PC and console gaming company. Superstar Mahesh Babu is entering various business apart from starring in films. Mahesh Babu turned producer and also enterted into multiplex business. Apart form it, he also invested in various business fields.Currently Mahesh Babu is busy with his upcoming film Varanasi, directed by Rajamouli. The film which stars Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles is releasing on 7 April 2027. In the meantime, Mahesh Babu according to source invested in a gaming company,Mahesh Babu became part of the Shortgun Games, a Mumbai-based interactive entertainment studio.Vidhi Mehta (Co Founder) and Jeet Chauhan (MD), shared their excitement on Mahesh Babu being the part of the investment .Shortgun Games main project is Project Takedown, which the studio describes as a high-budget, narrative-driven action adventure for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, built to compete in North America, Europe and the UK as well as at home. Mahesh Babu speaking to scribes said “extraordinary creative potential” and that “the time is right to build original characters and cinematic worlds from here”.- Nirvighn Nandivada &nbsp;

Mahesh enters into new arena

Mahesh Babu enters the PC and console gaming company

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi's Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari is releasing on 5 Nov 2026. The makers are promoting the film in a prestigious manner and the pre sales are breaking new records.In the meantime, Nitesh Tiwari speaking to scribes, recalled a scene that took more than six years to finish. He said “You know how much time it has taken for us to finish the Ravana and Jatayu fight? From the time I briefed the previous artist to the time we finished the whole thing, six and a half years. One action sequence. I can go on and on about it for an hour just to tell you how much effort went into making everything from scratch. And thousands of people have worked on it,"He explained the scene saying “We took close to two years to arrive at that. And then a lot of things changed, which is why it took us so long to shape the Ravana and Jatayu fight. Because previously, we assumed the design of Pushpak Viman would be something like that, and we shaped the sequence around it. And when we loved the final design, which was completely different from what we had first thought, we had to do a lot of iterations. We created some 40-50 designs for Pushpak Viman before finalising the one you see in the film. We didn’t want something that did look like it could fly; we wanted some kind of science to go into it. Because I believe, we all believe there was science behind everything that happened that time,"The film stars Yash in the role of Ravana.-- Pramod Nandivada

A particular scene took six years for Ramayana

Ramayana: More than six years for a particular scene

&nbsp;Eee Nagaraniki Emaindi sequel is generating tremendous interest among movie lovers. The film is helmed by Tharun Bhascker and is releasing on 19 November 2026. The film is generating interest among movie lovers as it is the sequel to the cult classic Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi which released in 2018.The makers today released the film's trailer. The trailer is loaded with fun filled elements and it once again unites Vishwak Sen, , Abhiinav Gomatam, Venkatesh Kakumanu and Srinath Maganti. It all boils down to the crazy incidents that follow when Vivek tries to make a survival film that is brutal along with his friend.The chemistry and the scenes featuring Vishwak Sen, Abhiinav Gomatam, Venkatesh Kakumanu and Srinath Maganti &nbsp;attract the attention of all. Anisha Ambrose is seen reprising her role from the first part while Shivathmika Rajasekhar and Priyadarshi added freshness with their appearance.Vivek Sagar's background score elevated the scenes which are turned natural by AJ.Aron with his cinematography. KV.Anudeep will be seen in a cameo. Srujan Yarabolu and Sandeep Nagireddy under S Originals and Rootnode Cinema are bankrolling the film in a prestigious way.- Nirvighn Nandivada

 ENE Repeat trailer talk

ENE Repeat trailer review

&nbsp;Keerthy Suresh is known for her exceptional performances, and she also won the National Award for her captivating performance as Savitri in Mahanati. However, her films later turned out to be duds, failing to recreate the magic and reach the standards she set for herself.Keerthy Suresh also tested her luck doing OTTs. However, her OTT films or web series turned out to be an even worse omen. Her films Penguin, Saani Kadiyam/Chinni, Uppu Kappurambu and recently Akka failed to make any impression on movie lovers.All of them ended up testing the patience of the viewers. Her performance in Dorothy, under Karthik Subbaraj's direction, is a little better thanks to her characterisation. She is trying her best to regain her lost Midas touch after marriage. She is concentrating on other languages, and it has to be seen how the makers portray Keerthy Suresh in their roles.-- Pramod Nandivada

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No respite for Keerthy Suresh

OTTs: Keerthy Suresh Bad Omen

Bollywood actress Radhika Apte has once again sparked discussion with her comments about working in Telugu cinema. While promoting her latest Netflix series Akka, the actress spoke about Balakrishna’s 2014 film Legend and described her experience as one of the toughest parts of her acting career.Recalling her role in Legend, Radhika said she had to play a character who marries her own uncle in the story. She also expressed discomfort over romancing a much older co star in what she described as a patriarchal setup. According to the actress, accepting and performing such a role was particularly challenging.Radhika also recalled a difficult sequence in which her character dies midway through the film. She explained that the scene involved Balakrishna’s character carrying her dead body on his shoulders during an action sequence. Legend, directed by Boyapati Srinu, featured Balakrishna in a dual role, with Radhika and Sonal Chauhan playing the female leads. Released in 2014, the action drama became a commercial success.These comments have brought back attention to Radhika’s earlier remarks about the Telugu film industry, including a viral interview clip in which she criticised its male dominated working culture. Her latest statements have triggered mixed reactions among Telugu movie fans. While some believe performers should be able to speak openly about uncomfortable experiences and the way women are portrayed in films, many question why actresses accept such roles when they can't feel comfortable and point out later. - Veda&nbsp;

Radhika Apte Once Again Comments About Her Tollywood Experience

Radhika Apte Criticises Her Role In Legend Calls It A Difficult Experience

&nbsp;&nbsp;Speculation on Yellamma action elements. Venu Yeldandi of Balagam fame is getting ready with his next Yellamma. The film is racing for a grand release on 5 March 2027. The film stars Devi Sri Prasad in the lead role. The film is progressing at a brisk pace. In the midst of all this, speculation is increasing over Yellamma action episodes.Everyone in Telangana is aware that Yellamma jathara involves Pothurajus antics, rallies and also the sacrifices. Goner are the days when hero elevations are just confined to bashing the baddies. Now, the more intense violence, blood bath, slashing of heads etc are becoming a norm. Under the circumstances, Yellamma happens to be the raw and rustic entertainer.Under these circumstances, speculation is on how Venu Yeldandi is canning the action episodes. The recently released glimpse showed Devi Sri Prasad in the role of Parsi and it showed him in a village avatar. The heavy background score and visuals are appealing to all. The raw and rustic backdrop brings to focus the village fights etc and it has to be seen in how violent manner the makes will show them on the screen. But even if the violence is more, the weak story impacts the film's result at the box office. Roping in Devi Sri Prasad in the lead role itself is a big experiment.- Nirivghn Nandivada

Is Yellamma high on action

Speculation on Yellamma action elements

&nbsp;&nbsp;Tollywood Stars testing their luck with Spiritual Roles. Of late it seems, Tollywood stars are fascinated by spiritual avatars. Most of them have either starred in the roles of God or they are doing so.It is known that Prabhas' turned Lord Ram in the film Adi Purushl Though the film was panned for the commercial liberties, he won praises for his performance. Now,Mahesh Babu is doing the role of Lord Ram in his upcoming film Varanasi.Apart from it, it is known that the film also has the role of Lord Shiva and it has tobe seen who will play it. NTR is turning Lord Karthikeya in his upcoming film God of War. Even earlier NTR, ANR, Sobhan Babu played the roles of Lord Ram and NTR also played the role of Lord Shiva. Suman played the role of Lord Venkateswara and to it is nothing new for Tollywood stars to don the roles of Gods.It has to be seen what sensation Tollywood stars will create turning Gods on the Screen.- Nirvighn Nandivada

Stars fascinated by Spiritual Avatars

Tollywood Stars testing their luck with Spiritual Roles

&nbsp;&nbsp; Kareena Kapoor Khan has created fresh excitement around Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film King. On SRK’s 61st birthday, November 2, she shared a special picture hinting at their reunion. The monochrome image shows the two stars in a dance pose, suggesting a special musical moment.Kareena wished Shah Rukh by calling him the forever ruler of the kingdom and added that she could not wait to dance with him. Her post also mentioned December 24, 2026, the film’s release date. Gauri Khan joined the conversation with an excited comment, saying, “It’s going to be insane.”According to reports, Kareena will make a special appearance in King and feature alongside Shah Rukh in a grand song reportedly titled Daddy Cool. Sachin - Jigar are said to be composing the track, with an international musical collaboration also being planned. However, the song details and shooting schedule are yet to be officially confirmed.Kareena and Shah Rukh have previously worked together in Asoka, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Ra.One. Their reunion comes after 15 years since Ra.One. Meanwhile, King’s first song, Tu Mil Jaaye, featuring Shah Rukh and Deepika Padukone, was released on his birthday. Composed by Sachin - Jigar, it features vocals by Arijit Singh, Ed Sheeran and Madhubanti Bagchi. - Veda

Kareena Kapoor Teases Special Song in King

Kareena Kapoor Reunites With Shah Rukh Khan in King 

&nbsp;&nbsp; Megastar Chiranjeevi could be heading for an interesting collaboration with Malayalam director Tharun Moorthy. According to the latest industry reports, the Thudarum filmmaker recently met the actor and narrated a story. The subject reportedly impressed Chiranjeevi, creating fresh buzz about a possible Telugu film.Tharun Moorthy earned wider recognition with Thudarum, starring Mohanlal, which became a major box office success. His earlier films, including Operation Java and Saudi Vellakka, also received attention for their different storytelling styles. The director is now reportedly looking to bring his filmmaking approach to Telugu cinema with Chiranjeevi.Reports suggest that Tharun Moorthy has developed a story combining emotional depth, strong characters and commercial elements to suit Chiranjeevi's image. The initial discussion is said to have gone well, but the director is expected to prepare a complete bound script before taking the project forward. No producer or supporting cast has been announced so far.The Chiranjeevi - Tharun Moorthy combination is still at an early stage, and neither side has officially confirmed the project. Tharun Moorthy had earlier clarified that his May 2026 meeting with Chiranjeevi was not about a Thudarum remake. If the latest story discussions lead to an agreement, the collaboration could bring a fresh Malayalam filmmaking touch to Telugu cinema. - Veda

Tharun Moorthy Narrates Story To Megastar

Chiranjeevi Teaming Up With Tharun Moorthy

'AH’ is arriving on November 12. I request everyone to watch the film and make it a big success” – Successful Producer Vamsi Nandipati at the Trailer Launch EventStarring Rahul Vijay and Archana Iyer in the lead roles, ‘AH’ is produced by Kanakar Rao Tonangi, Abhishek K and renowned editor Gary BH under the banners of Star Box Stories and Ripple Slide Studios. Directed by Sai Bali, the film has already generated considerable interest with its previously released promotional content. The makers are gearing up for a grand theatrical release on November 12.As part of the film’s promotions, the makers grandly launched the theatrical trailer on Monday. Successful director Nandini Reddy, producer Vamsi Nandipati, actor Akash Puri, and actresses Shivani Rajashekar and Shivathmika Rajashekar attended the event as special guests.Director Nandini Reddy said:“Thriller films have been receiving a good response from audiences. I wish the director and producers of ‘AH’ great success. Sricharan Pakala is one of the biggest strengths of this film. I hope Archana brings Rahul another big success. Rahul is a very good friend of mine, and we have worked together in the past. He is someone who thinks about nothing but cinema. ‘AH’ is arriving on November 12, and I request everyone to watch the film and make it a hit,” she said.Akash Puri said:“Rahul has been a close friend of mine for many years. I really liked the teaser and trailer of ‘AH’. Sricharan’s music is fantastic, and the cinematography looks impressive. I wish Archana continued success. I have known Rahul’s talent since childhood and have personally witnessed his hard work. I wish him great heights in his career. I hope ‘AH’ brings him a big success. The film is releasing on November 12. Everyone should definitely watch it,” he said.Producer Vamsi Nandipati said:“First, I would like to thank Nandini Reddy Garu, Akash Puri, Shivani and Shivathmika for coming forward to support and promote a good film like ‘AH’. I really love Sricharan’s background score. I liked the teaser and trailer very much. The poster designs and the way the title itself hints at the film’s story are particularly interesting.The industry needs more new directors and producers like these. Archana achieved a good success with ‘Shambhala’, and I hope she continues that success with this film as well. Rahul is a wonderful person. His screen presence in this film reminded me of Prabhas in ‘Eeshwar’. ‘AH’ is releasing on November 12, and I sincerely request everyone to watch the film and make it a big hit,” he said.Shivani Rajashekar said:“I came to the promotions of ‘AH’ especially for Rahul. I really liked the songs in the film. We have previously worked with Sricharan for ‘Garudavega’. Gary Garu and Sai Garu are also good friends of mine. The film is arriving in theatres on November 12. I request everyone to watch and support it,” she said.Shivathmika Rajashekar said:“We watched the teaser and trailer of ‘AH’, and I really liked them. The visuals and background score are impressive. I have always loved Sricharan Garu’s music. Rahul often speaks very highly of Sai Garu. I wish Archana and Rahul a great success with this film. I hope it becomes a big hit. Everyone should watch it in theatres on November 12,” she said.Hero Rahul Vijay said:“‘AH’ belongs to the dark crime thriller genre. Once audiences settle into their seats in the theatre, they won’t feel bored even for a single minute. The film is releasing on November 12. If you like the movie, please recommend it to at least ten more people.Our co-producer Abhinav Garu has been extremely supportive. I recently came to know that our director Sai Garu is a gold medalist. He is extremely passionate about cinema, and I wish him great success with this film. My thanks to our creative head Santosh Garu as well.Sricharan Garu’s background score has elevated the film to another level. His work is always top-notch. The entire story revolves around Archana’s character. I sincerely thank Nandini Garu, Vamsi Garu, Akash, Shivani and Shivathmika for coming here to support me and our film. ‘AH’ is arriving on November 12. I request everyone to watch and support our film,” he said.Heroine Archana Iyer said:“‘AH’ will offer audiences a wonderful theatrical experience. It is a story that every girl can connect with, and its impact will stay with audiences even after they walk out of the theatre. It is a pleasure to work with Sricharan Garu once again, as he always delivers his best.I thank director Sai Garu for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. Rahul Garu has been extremely supportive throughout the journey. Our film is arriving on November 12, and I request everyone to watch it in theatres and make it a success,” she said.Director Sai Bali said:“I hope everyone likes the trailer of ‘AH’. Sricharan has delivered an outstanding score for the film. Monish has been a great support throughout this journey. My sincere thanks to Abhishek Garu, Surya Garu, Gary, Abhinav and Santosh.I am confident that audiences will enjoy the film. The story and screenplay are gripping, and there won’t be any boring moments. My heartfelt thanks to Rahul Garu and Archana Garu for their constant support,” he said.Music Director Sricharan Pakala said:“‘AH’ is technically very strong. I share a long-standing association with Monish. Abhinav, Santosh and Sai are all good friends of mine. I hope everyone likes the trailer. The background score will definitely impress audiences. My thanks to Rahul and Archana for being part of this journey,” he said.Co-Producer Abhinav V. Kunapareddy said:“My heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the trailer launch event of ‘AH’. Special thanks to Sricharan Garu for delivering an outstanding background score and to Rahul and Archana for their support throughout this journey,” he said.

Says Vamsi Nandipati at the AH Trailer Launch Event

AH is arriving on November 12

&nbsp;&nbsp; Ambitious Ramayana has received legal protection ahead of its theatrical release. The Bombay High Court has reportedly granted an anti piracy injunction to prevent the unauthorised recording, uploading and online circulation of the film. The move comes just days before its scheduled November 5 release.The legal order is aimed at protecting the film from piracy websites, illegal streaming platforms and individuals who attempt to distribute unauthorised copies. Such injunctions help production houses take quicker action against leaked footage and pirated links. The makers are taking precautions to protect the film during its crucial opening days.Ramayana is among the most ambitious and expensive Indian film projects, with a huge budget and extensive visual effects work. The makers have invested heavily in its production, technology and international presentation. An early online leak could affect theatrical business, especially when audiences are expected to experience the film on the big screen.The film has also generated strong box office interest, with reports claiming that worldwide opening day advance bookings have crossed ₹50 crore. Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi appears as Sita and Yash takes on the role of Ravana. Produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5 in multiple languages. - Veda

Ramayana Secures Legal Protection

Ramayana Gets Bombay High Court Protection 

&nbsp;&nbsp; NTR’s upcoming film Dragon is gearing up to present him in a completely different avatar. The film’s action director D’Souza has revealed that the entire action style has been redesigned to match NTR’s changed physique and assassin character. The makers are aiming for fights that look natural and convincing.NTR underwent a major physical transformation for Dragon, reportedly losing around 15 to 16 kilograms for the role. Director Prashanth Neel had earlier explained that the actor’s leaner appearance was part of the character's requirements. Since NTR plays an assassin, the action sequences needed a different approach rather than his usual larger than life fighting style.According to D’Souza, the team has reworked the action language to make every fight believable while maintaining the impact expected from a big commercial film. He explained that NTR’s present physique and body language played an important role in designing the stunts. The intention is to make the action suit the character instead of forcing unnecessary hero moments.D’Souza also pointed out that mass action does not always need flying bodies, slow motion walks or unbelievable jumps. Strong storytelling and powerful situations can create the same excitement through action. This approach could bring a fresh flavour to Prashanth Neel’s filmmaking, especially after his larger than life action films KGF and Salaar. With NTR’s transformation and a newly designed action style, Dragon has raised expectations among fans. - Veda

Dragon To Redefine Action Side Of NTR

NTR Dragon Action Designed Around His New Look

&nbsp;&nbsp;Sandeep Vanga in new avatar in Kollywood. Ace director Vetrimaaran is renowned for his hardhitting, realistic and impactful entertainers. He is currently directing Kollywood Casanove Simbu in the film powerfully titled Arasan.The film is progressing at a brisk pace and the makers are planning to release the film during Summer 2027. The makers earlier planned to release the film during Diwali this year but the delays forced the makers to make the changes.The makers are now planning to release the special glimpse on Diwali. Buzz is Vetrimaaran roped in Bold director Sandeep Vanga in a key role and the special glimpse will feature Sandeep Vanga. The glimpse is of 8 minutes duration.Many are not believing this as Sandeep Reddy didnot even do a cameo in his films and how would he do a Kollywood film. Some say that Sandeep Vanga many times, heaped praises on Vetrimaaran and there is some truth in these rumours.- Pramod Nandivada

Bold Director to Conquer Kollywood

Sandeep Vanga in new avatar in Kollywood

&nbsp;&nbsp;O Mysaa Re from Mysaa released. National Crush Rashmika Mandanna is starring in a film titled Mysaa. The film is helmed by &nbsp;Rawindra Pule, a protege of Hanu Raghavapudi is progressing at a brisk pace.The film is racing for a spectacular release on 27 November 2026. The film's promotions are exciting all and Rashmika is starring in a powerful female centric entertainer. The makers released the song &nbsp;O Mysaa Re. The music for the song is tuned by &nbsp;Jakes Bejoy and the lyrics are penned by Sudddala Ashok Teja. The song is rendered in a powerful manner by Sindhuja Srinivasan in an intense manner.The song is shot with powerful visuals and Rashmika Mandanna stuns all with her screen presence. The song is shot in the backdrop of extravagant visuals. Guru Somasundaram (Father), Easwari Rao (Mother) are playing important roles in the film for which music &nbsp;is scored by Jakes Bejoy. Unformula Films is bankrolling the project in a prestigious manner.- Pramod Nandivada

Mysaa: O Mysaa Re makes a powerful impact

O Mysaa Re from Mysaa released

&nbsp;Tabu special glimpse from King 100 gets its time. Nagarjuna's King 100 is the cynosure of all eyes. The film is directed by Ra.Karthik and expectations are high on the project as it happens to be the Nagarjuna's milestone 100th film.It is known that yesteryear actress Tabu is playing an important role in the film. Nagarjuna and Tabu earlier starred in hit films like Aavida Ma Avide and Ninne Pelladutha. They are uniting once again after many decades.Now, the makers are planning to release the glimpse of Tabu from the film as a birthday special. The makers posted "THE ICONIC DUO IS BACK.#Tabu's glimpse from #King100 out on November 4th at 9 AM 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔."The film stars Aishwarya Rajesh as 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: All set for Tabu special glimpse

Tabu special glimpse from King 100 gets its time

&nbsp;Union Home Minister Amit Shah today landed in Hyderabad to participate in a Padayatra organised by the BJP to counter the opposition campaign regarding vote chori.During his visit, he offered his prayers at Bhagyalakshmi Temple, Charminar, Hyderabad. During his visit, Mega Star Chiranjeevi and his son Ram Charan visited Amit Shah and met him personally.Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan requested the Home Minister to take strict action against AI deepfake videos. It is known that the menace of AI deepfake videos is affecting the privacy of celebrities, and when deepfake videos surfaced with obscene content targeting Janhvi Kapoor regarding the song Chuttamalle from NTR's Devara, NTR threatened strong legal action.Following that, Chiranjeevi and other Tollywood celebrities demanded strong action against the AI deepfake videos. Chiranjeevi, along with his son Ram Charan, met Union Minister Amit Shah and requested him to take stringent measures to prevent such menace.- Pramod Nandivada&nbsp;

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Mega Star meets Union Minister

Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan meet Amit Shah

Nowadays, the pan-India word is going viral everywhere. All the actors are dreaming of expanding their markets and entertaining movie lovers. At the same time, directors are dreaming of having pan-India stars for their films.However, directors also should change their outlook. Instead of trying to rope in pan-India stars for their projects, they should have confidence and come up with a story that turns any actor into a pan-India star.Pan-India image will not come just due to stardom but due to the universal appeal in the story. Kantara, Pushpa and others got connected to people across the country due to the universal elements. The soul in the story is important.Talent of the director revolves around comping with powerful story and strong script to turn any hero into pan India star. The makers should change their thought process. Many of them are under the impression that top stars and big budgets are essential for pan-India projects. But changing trends proved them wrong, and if the story is strong, it will connect with people across the country.The directors should concentrate on universal stories with strong emotions, a racy screenplay to appeal to all.- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Stories required to turn Pan India Stars

Stories needed to turn actors into pan India stars

&nbsp;Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar franchise, directed by Aditya Dhar, turned out to be a blockbuster. The film rewrote many box office records.In the meantime, Kriti Sanon, speaking at the conclave, came up with a bold take on asking filmmakers to come up with a Dhurandhar female version. She said, “We should have the guts to back a story which we feel needs a big budget, whether it is for a male or female actor. Put in the same amount of money. If you make a Pathaan or a Dhurandhar with a female actor, put in the same amount of money. If the story is so good, it will do well. We should take that risk.”Kriti said, “If a female-led film gets a great opening and becomes a blockbuster, things will change.” Kriti Sanon was last seen in Cocktail2. Kriti’s recent reunion with Varun Dhawan and filmmaker Amar Kaushik has sparked speculation about a possible collaboration, though details remain under wraps.-- Pramod Nandivada

Bollywood beauty talks of Dhurandhar female version

Kriti Sanon on Dhurandhar female version

The popular Scam web series franchise is making a comeback with its third season. Sony LIV has officially announced that Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga will premiere on its platform in January 2027. The streaming platform shared the update through its X account with the message "SCAM is back!", creating excitement among viewers.The upcoming series focuses on the life of Subrata Roy, the founder of the Sahara Group, and explores his journey from humble beginnings to building a massive business empire. Titled Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga, the show is based on journalist Tamal Bandyopadhyay's book Sahara: The Untold Story. The makers describe it as a journey beyond money and business.Filmmaker Hansal Mehta returns as the director and showrunner for the new season. He previously created Scam 1992, featuring Pratik Gandhi as stockbroker Harshad Mehta, and Scam 2003, which starred Gagan Dev Riar as Abdul Karim Telgi. The third season is produced by Applause Entertainment and Birla Studios and will stream exclusively on Sony LIV.According to reports, Siddhant Bodke is expected to play Subrata Roy, although the makers have not officially confirmed the casting. Filming reportedly began in May 2026, and the series is now targeting a January 2027 release. Following the response to the earlier seasons, viewers are eagerly waiting to see how Hansal Mehta presents another major financial and business story. - Veda &nbsp;

Scam Is Back With Third Season

Scam 2010 Subrata Roy Saga To Stream On Sony LIV In January 2027

&nbsp;Mahesh Babu is currently busy with his upcoming project, Varanasi. The film is helmed by Rajamouli and is racing for a spectacular release on 7 April 2027.The film stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in important roles, while the music is tuned by Keeravani.For a long time, speculation has been going on over his upcoming project. The names of directors like Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Anil Ravipudi, Aditya Dhar and Buchi Babu Sana did the rounds. But now inside talk is Mahesh is keen to wait the release of Varanasi before making the big move.Inside talk is Mahesh Babu is already in talks to collaborate with international production houses and is waiting to star in the direction of Hollywood directors. He is looking for a Hollywood-range powerful story for his next. More clarity will come regarding Mahesh's next in the coming days.- Pramod Nandivada

Mahesh is doing this dream role in his next

Clarity increases over Mahesh next after Varanasi 

Newcomers Aniesh and Anaswara Rajan are coming to entertain movie lovers with the film Itllu Arjuna. The film, directed by Mahesh Uppala, is releasing on 13 November. The film is presented by King Nagarjuna in a prestigious way on the Annapurna Studios banner.Venky Kudumula, the star filmmaker, is turning producer for the film, and he is producing the film on his banner, What Next Entertainments. Now the film is facing boycott calls from netizens.Mostly Bigg Boss viewers and supporters of contestant Rohit are expressing their opposition and threatening to boycott.&nbsp; The happenings in the Bigg Boss house and the eliminations that are happening are hitting &nbsp;Nagarjuna hard. The rumours over Rohit's eviction from Bigg Boss are attracting the ire of the fans. Bigg Boss makers already posted that Rohit was eliminated, but within minutes the post was deleted. Nagarjuna had been accused of favouring a few contestants and eliminating others who are becoming crowd favourites in Bigg Boss.- Pramod Nandivada

Nagarjuna project faces Boycott call 

Boycott call over Itllu Arjuna 

Vijay Deverakonda recently came up with the period entertainer Ranabaali. The film, directed by Rahul Sankrityan of Taxiwala fame, got a mixed response.Now all eyes are on his upcoming project titled in a powerful manner as Rowdy Janardhana. The film directed by Ravi Kiran Kola of Raja Vaaru Rani Gaaru fame is progressing at a brisk pace.Reports are coming that the makers are planning to shoot the flashback episodes. The makers are erecting extravagant sets for the same in Aluminum Factory, Hyderabad. The flashback episode will appear in the second half.The film recently completed shooting in Mysuru, where Vijay Devarakonda also participated. The film has a Godavari backdrop. Keerthi Suresh is the female lead in the film, while Rajasekhar is playing an important role. Inside sources say that Vijay Devarakonda will appear in full action mode in the flashback episodes in the film, and this will be the highlight of 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.-- Pramod Nandivada

Rowdy Janardhana bracing for a flashback

Rowdy Janardhana flashback in extravagant sets

Suriya is currently awaiting the release of his upcoming film Scene which is helmed by Jithu Madhavan of Avesham fame . Already reports are coming that he is set to team with Mandaadi director Mathimaran Pugazhendi for his next. Suriya is also starring in Karuppu 2 and also has a project with TJ.Gnanavel.Reports also came that Suriya is in talks with Telugu director Buchi Babu Sana who directed Peddi. Now inside talk is Suriya rejected H.Vinoth for his next. Reports have it that Vinoth narrated a new line but Suriya rejected it.Sources say Suriya and Dream Warrior Pictures didnot like H.Vinoth's final narration. Buzz is instead Dream Warrior Pictures which bankrolled Suriya's Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru asked Vinoth to work on the sequel. Sources say Dream Warrior Pictures is keen on coming with Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru sequel and also his other hit project Khaithi 2.- Pramod Nandivada

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Even as Telugu Desam Party leaders from Telangana were busy in New Delhi, attempting to pressurize the Congress into introducing a Bill on Telangana, activists of Praja Telangana Samithi on Monday attempted to lay siege to the residence of TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu at Jubilee Hills.
The PTS activists were demanding that Mr Naidu clarify his stand on the separate Telangana statehood issue.
The PTS activists surrounded the gates of the TDP chief&rsquo;s residence and raised slogans against him. They accused the former chief minister of keeping the Telangana people in dark over his party&rsquo;s stand on the issue of bifurcation of the state.
The police had to resort to a lathi-charge to disburse the activists when they tried to storm inside Mr Naidu&rsquo;s residence.
Some of the activists were taken into custody and shifted to the police station.
The PTS was formed after some of Praja Rajyam Party leaders rebelled against PRP president K Chiranjeevi when he took an avowedly pro-integrationist stance over the issue of separate Telangana.
Led by Captain C Karunakar Reddy, the breakaway group formed the Praja Telangana Samithi.
Captain Karunakar Reddy had, at the time of the party&rsquo;s launch, demanded that Mr Naidu and Mr Chiranjeevi quit politics for going back on their promise on Telangana.

PTS pickets Babu's residence, demand clear stand on T-State

Ramgopal Varma&rsquo;s cruel instincts are clearly portrayed in &lsquo;Raktha Charitra.&rsquo; It might be his inner love towards bloodshed and violence but &lsquo;Raktha Charitra&rsquo; already had a decent run in Telugu version as audience were able to identify the characters of Prathap Ravi, Shivaji Rao and Bukka Reddy with real life personalities.
Same seems not to be happening with Hindi version and the main reason quoted by an analyst is lack of Bollywood&rsquo;s knowledge on above three personalities. Although Ramu felt that this is more of an emotional and violent fighting between two families for their own self respect and political rights; clever Bollywood audience aren&rsquo;t able to understand any of this Varma&rsquo;s language even with UP and Bihar nativity filled into the movie.
On the other hand, North cinema lovers never experienced such cruelty on screen from the very birth of Bollywood and &lsquo;Rakth Charitra&rsquo; has made them develop a feeling of Fear and Hatred towards South when they are slowly coming to know the reality aspect in this story. For good business better Varma say that, Hindi version is total reality while Telugu version is a mix of fiction with reality.

Bollywood develops 'F' towards South

Rudravanam PS Web Series: What's BehindRudravanam PS webseries starring Naresh Agastya under the direction of Sasidhar Munnangi is streaming on Zee5 starting from 30 October. Let us find out how the web series thrilled movie lovers.Rudravanam PS Web Series: Story ReviewRudravanam PS story revolves around mysterious murders and disappearance of a politician and where the investigation by the cops lead to. CI Venu Gopal (Banerjee) along with SI Siva Kumar (Naresh Agastya) starts investigating the mysterious disappearances of 8 people that include even the brother of MLA Bhairavulu (Raja Ravindra). Where this leads to, how it is connected to his wife Swarna (Preeti Sunder), Anji (Charu Vaken) and others form the interesting twist.Rudravanam PS Web Series: Artists ReviewNaresh Agasthya performed well in his role. He showed his acting talent showing variations in his body language and screen presence. He showed the required seriousness in his role during the investigation and while following orders from the higherups. &nbsp;He delivered dialogues highlighting the emotions with his expressions. Charu Vaken impressed with his performance in the final episodes.Banerjee is good in the role of the higher up. Shravani Reddy is good in her role. However Anji's character is not shown in the most interesting manner. Raja Ravindra, Preeti Sundar, Shiva Alapati performed according to their roles.Rudravanam PS Web Series: Technicians ReviewRudravanam PS story is written by Taj Sayed and is helmed by Sasidhar Munnangi. He tried to excite all with the crime thriller. The first four episodes progress in a interesting and exciting manner. He designed the character of Naresh Agasthya. The happenings involving the character of Anji is good. But these things could have been shown in the more impactful manner.Sasidhar Munnangi the loses plot in the last three episodes diluting the intensity levels. Had these scenes designed in &nbsp;an interesting manner, things would have been different. The more subplots as the investigation progresses resulted in the decrease of interest leves as it resulted in confusion all over. It turned out to be a mixed bag with few scenes getting dragged unnecessarily and some scenes ending rather abruptly.Many murder mysteries came with such plot and very few of them are engaging. Rudravanam PS also fails to engage. The first four episodes though interesting are dragged showing the restlessness in the police force and the story do not head anywhere. The entire story is narrated in the last two episodes and the &nbsp;motive of the culprit is shown in the last episode and this is little interesting. However, even that pales due to the weak motive.Ashkar Ali with his cinematography showed the rural village atmosphere in the natural and realistic manner. However Madhav's editing should have been &nbsp;more sharper as there are many scenes that slowed the pace of the narration. The background music of Saluri Vasu Rao is good and added value to the narration. Production values are good.Rudravanam PS Web Series: Advantages<ul><li>Naresh Agasthya's characterisation</li><li>BGM</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>Interesting &nbsp;Climax</li></ul>Rudravanam PS Web Series: Disadvantages<ul><li>Missing Emotions</li><li>Spineless Screenplay</li><li>Subplots</li><li>Weak Twists</li></ul>Rudravanam PS Web Series: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Rudravanam PS turns out to be a routine investigative thriller. Naresh Agasthya came up with a spirited performance and director Sasidhar Munnangi tried to thrill viewers in this 7 episodes webseries. While he made an impactful start with the first four episodes showing the investigating episodes in an exciting and interesting manner, the last three episodes except for the climax goes for a toss. For all his efforts, though the characterisation of Naresh Agasthya's role appeals, everything goes missing. The story lacked the emotional connect with things passing through the motions and screenplay turning spineless and stale without offering nothing much to excite. Little finetuning of the script and racy screenplay and powerful emotions would have added more punch to the story. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Rudravanam PS.

Rudravanam PS Web Series Review

Akka (2026) Web Series: StoryAkka is set in the 1980s in Pernuru, a fictional South Indian kingdom ruled by women for generations. The society follows its own traditions, with women holding power and men having a limited role in the kingdom's affairs. Bhavani (Keerthy Suresh) is the powerful matriarch who controls the kingdom and tries to protect its traditions and authority.However, her world gets disturbed when Rudra (Radhika Apte), an outsider with a personal vendetta, enters Pernuru with plans to take control. What follows is a violent battle involving power, revenge, betrayals and family rivalries. How Bhavani handles the threat and what happens to the kingdom form the rest of the story.Akka Web Series: PerformancesKeerthy Suresh gets a strong character in Bhavani, but the writing does not give her enough emotional depth to make the role memorable. She manages to bring some authority to the character, although the overall impact remains limited.Radhika Apte gets an interesting role as Rudra, but her characterisation and dialogue delivery do not create the desired impact. Tanvi Azmi and Monika Panwar have their moments, while Mahesh Manjrekar, Anshuman Pushkar, Vishak Nair and the rest of the supporting cast have limited scope to make an impression.Akka Web Series: AnalysisAkka starts with an interesting premise. A fictional kingdom controlled by women, where power struggles and gangster politics take centre stage, offers plenty of scope for an engaging period crime drama. The conflict between Bhavani and Rudra also provides an interesting foundation.Unfortunately, the writing fails to make proper use of this idea. The series spends considerable time establishing its fictional world, traditions and characters, but struggles to create emotional involvement. Despite several betrayals, violent confrontations and power games, the proceedings rarely become engaging.The biggest problem is the lack of strong characterisation. Both Bhavani and Rudra are introduced as powerful women, but their motivations and emotional journeys are not explored effectively. Several subplots occupy considerable screen time without adding much value to the central conflict.The series also relies heavily on violence and grand visuals to create an impression. However, the action sequences lack the impact required to elevate the drama. Even when the narrative reaches important turning points, the emotional connect remains weak.Akka Web Series: Technical AspectsThe production design, costumes and locations give the series a lavish appearance. However, the artificial presentation and excessive stylisation make the fictional world less convincing. The background score is largely unremarkable and fails to enhance the intensity of the confrontations. The writing and direction needed much more conviction to turn the ambitious premise into an engaging drama.Akka Web Series: Plus Points<ul><li>Interesting central premise</li><li>Some detailing of the matriarchal society</li><li>Lavish production design and costumes</li></ul>Akka Web Series: Minus Points<ul><li>Weak and simplistic writing</li><li>Poor character development</li><li>Lack of emotional depth</li><li>Unconvincing world-building</li><li>Underwhelming action and background score</li></ul>Akka Web Series: VerdictAkka has an interesting premise and a lavish setup, but the execution fails to match its ambition. The power struggle between two strong female characters could have made for an engaging gangster drama. However, weak writing, shallow characterisation and a lack of emotional depth make the series a disappointing watch. Despite its visual grandeur, Akka turns out to be more about show than substance.

Akka Web Series Review

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.

KilleR Review

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.

Cult Review

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.

Aadarsha Kutumbam Review

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.

Naa Wife Missing Review

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.

Haiku Review

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.

418 Movie Review

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

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

Crazy Kalyanam Review

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

Jailer 2 Review

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;

Mayookha Review

Sultry babe Priyamani, it seems is insisting that debutant director Vijay should prune the role of her co-star Vimala Raman in an upcoming Telugu film tentatively titled as ‘Rim Jhim.’ Sources say Priyamanai has apparently even pressured the producer to change the climax. According to the same source in the production house, the actress had no problems while approving the script initially. Now, shooting commenced few weeks ago and they shot important portions with Sumanth and Priyamani. 
Once Vimala Raman joined the unit, Priyamani began to raise doubts about both the roles. She is adamant about changing the bold climax, unwilling to share equal footage or significance with Vimala. Now, one has to wait how will Vimala react to this?

Priyamani feels superior to Vimala!