&nbsp;Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has achieved a major worldwide box office milestone by crossing the ₹200 crore gross mark. The Malayalam romantic comedy has emerged as one of Mollywood’s biggest successes of 2026, enjoying strong audience support across India and overseas markets during the Onam season.The film has reportedly crossed ₹100 crore gross in both India and international territories, taking its worldwide total beyond ₹200 crore. This achievement makes Bethlehem Kudumba Unit the first ₹200 crore grosser in Nivin Pauly’s career. Its consistent theatrical performance has turned the film into a major commercial success for Malayalam cinema.With its ₹200 crore milestone, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has entered the reported elite ₹200 crore club of Malayalam cinema, joining films such as Manjummel Boys, Empuraan, Thudarum, Lokah Chapter 1, Vaazha 2 and Drishyam 3. Its strong holds across successive weeks have further strengthened expectations about its eventual worldwide total.The film could now target the ₹300 crore mark if its momentum continues in the coming weeks. The upcoming Tamil and Telugu versions may provide an additional boost by expanding its reach in Tamil Nadu and the Telugu states. If the dubbed releases perform well, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit could become an even bigger Malayalam box-office success. - Veda

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BKU Joins 200 Crore Club

Nivin Pauly Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Creates RS 200 Crore Box Office History

Kavya Kalyanram who shot to fame with blockbuster film Balagam directed by Venu Yeldandi, confirmed her relation with Kaala Bhairava, son of oscar winning music director MM.Keeravani.Kaya shared “Life update: I found My Yellow Paper Daisy. Some people come into our lives and make us feel like we are God’s favourite child! And when the right person walks in, rose tinted glasses are not such a bad thing. Thank you for lighting up my most mundane days and making me feel like the luckiest girl ever. Here’s to many many more years of you knowing that I want that Diet Coke even after I said No.”Kaala Bhairava shared "Kaavyaa baabu,Spending time with you feels like sitting by the mountains, watching a stream of water.Doing stuff with you feels like a vacation you don’t want to end.Conversations with you feel like having my favourite coffee on a winter early morning.And many many more like this…For the most part, I couldn’t name that feeling. I couldn’t.But somewhere along our journey, I finally realised what it was. The feeling.It was the feeling of ‘home’.When I first met you, I didn’t meet a new person. It was like - I came home and never left it since.Excited to share this now with everyone, that we both have a lifetime of being home together"---- Pramod Nandivada

Kavya Kalyanram and Kaala Bhairava relation confirmed

Kavya Kalyanram, Kaala Bhairava in relation

Ravi Teja’s Irumudi is showing encouraging growth at the box office during its second weekend. The Shiva Nirvana directorial witnessed a noticeable rise in collections on Day 10, indicating stronger audience interest after the opening week. The film has now reportedly crossed ₹135 crore in India net collections overall.According to the latest figures, Irumudi collected around ₹20 crore net in India on Day 10, marking approximately 25 percent growth over the previous day. Its India gross has crossed ₹160 crore, while overseas markets contributed more than ₹20 crore. The worldwide gross is now estimated above ₹180 crore.The Telugu version remains the film’s biggest contributor, with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana driving its theatrical business. On Day 10, the film reportedly grossed around ₹19 crore from the two Telugu states, while Karnataka contributed approximately ₹1.80 crore. Tamil Nadu added nearly ₹20 lakh, with other regions providing additional business to the total.Released on August 21, Irumudi follows an alcoholic father with a troubled and violent past who chooses a quieter life with his daughter. At her request, he undertakes an Ayyappa Deeksha, but the spiritual journey unexpectedly forces him to confront his painful past. The film stars Ravi Teja, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Sai Kumar, Ajay Ghosh and Swasika Vijay. - Veda

 Irumudi 10 Days Worldwide Box Office Collection Stands At 180 Crores 

Irumudi Racing Towards 200 Crores

Sree Vishnu is set to headline Sithara Entertainments’ Production No. 39, a youthful Telugu film built around everyday dreams, emotions and struggles. The project is directed and written by Sunny Sanjay, whose earlier OTT work Anaganaga introduced his storytelling voice. Its promise is simple, a story every youngster can recognise.Production No. 39 has created curiosity with its glimpse and youthful presentation. The makers describe it as a generation entertainer combining laughs, vibes and emotions. Sree Vishnu’s natural screen presence as Surya makes him a fit for this relatable setting, while the team appears focused on balancing entertainment with situations and emotions.The film is produced by Haarika Suryadevara and presented by S Naga Vamsi, with Fortune Four Cinemas associated with the production. Deepthi Sree Juttada is credited as writer in details, while Pavan Pappula handles cinematography, Venkatesh Chunduru editing, Arvind Mule production design, and Chandu and Ravi the music for audiences.With the shoot underway, expectations should grow as the makers reveal more about the cast, characters and release plans. Sunny Sanjay’s move from OTT storytelling to a theatrical project adds interest. If the film captures youth experiences with humour and emotion, Production No. 39 could become a refreshing Telugu entertainer. - Veda

Sree Vishnu, Sithara Entertainments Production No. 39 Promises a Relatable Youthful Story

Refreshing n Relatable Glimpse Of Sree Vishnu X Sithara Entertainments Film

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Daayra has unveiled its trailer, introducing Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran as police officers caught on opposite sides of an investigation. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the crime thriller is inspired by true events and explores crime, justice, punishment and public perception. The film releases theatrically on September 18, 2026.The trailer presents Kareena as DCP Ajooni Kohli and Prithviraj as DCP Raman Kumar, two officers who approach the same case differently. As new revelations emerge, their contrasting views create tension around truth and accountability. Written by Yash Keswani, Sima Agarwal and Meghna Gulzar, Daayra promises an investigative drama with stakes.Produced by Junglee Pictures and Dr Jayantilal Gada’s Pen Studios, Daayra also features Jitendra Joshi, Kshitee Jog, Kanwaljeet Singh, Sandeep Kulkarni and Trupti Khamkar. The film marks Kareena and Prithviraj’s first on-screen collaboration, while Meghna reunites with Junglee Pictures after Talvar and Raazi. Pen Marudhar is handling the film’s distribution.Meghna Gulzar’s film appears designed to make audiences question quick judgments rather than offer answers. The trailer highlights conflicting perspectives, public reactions and difficult choices surrounding justice. With Kareena and Prithviraj bringing contrasting intensity to their police roles, Daayra is emerging as an intriguing September release that could spark conversations. - Veda

Kareena And Prithviraj Daayra Trailer Is Out

Daayra Trailer Review

&nbsp;&nbsp; Interesting deets about Chiranjeevi role in Kaka. Mega Star Chiranjeevi's upcoming project with Bobby is titled in a powerful manner as Kaaka. The film is progressing at a brisk pace and expectations are high as Chiranjeevi and Bobby earlier came up with a mass entertainer Waltair Veerayya.Now, speculation is increasing on Chiranjeevi's role in the film. Inside talk is Chiranjeevi will be seen in two different roles and in one role he will be sporting an extremely young look. Buzz is Chiranjeevi willbe seen with a never seen look in the role. In the other role, he will be sporting a regular look.Apart from it, Chiranjeevi's role will have different variations. The film has huge emotions and story will be extremely special. Bobby penned the story to show Chiranjeevi in a completely novel manner. Thaman is the music director for the film bankrolled on KVN Productions banner.Bobby is planning to highlight father-daughter sentiment and also all commercial elements in the film. Sources reveal that Bobby is planning to cast a young hero in a powerful Special in the film. Buzz is Aishwarya Rai will be roped in as the female lead.- Pramod Nandivada

Mega Surprise in Kaaka

Interesting deets about Chiranjeevi role in Kaaka

&nbsp;&nbsp;Kiran Abbaravam Hatah title glimpse intriguing .Young and talented actor Kiran Abbavarm recently turned producer with the film Thmmarajupalli TV. He encouraged new talent handing over 50 newcomers and facilitating their debut and entry into Tollywood. Now on his KA Productions he is gearing up to present his next project along with Pournami Entertainments.Today the makers unveiled the film's title glimpse. The film is titled Hatah and the video showed a cat in a dark box before the title appearing on the screen. This increased the curiosity levels among movie lovers. The makers released the title look with the caption ' Is the cat allive or.."Anush Gorak penned the story and he will be directing the film. Apart from it, he is also handling the cinematography. Hatah is touted to be a story never heard and seen before on the screen. The film stars Kushlu Maddala, Rehman, Namritha MV and Tanuja Puttaswamy in important roles.The music for the film is scored by Jecin George while Akhil Chakravarthy is handling the editing.- Pramod Nandivada

Hatah title glimpse captivating

Kiran Abbaravam Hatah title glimpse intriguing

&nbsp;Nandamuri Balakrishna and director Gopichand Malineni are teaming up again after the success of Veera Simha Reddy. Their upcoming film, currently known as NBK111, has generated strong buzz among fans. The recently released birthday glimpse further increased expectations, promising another intense mass entertainer featuring Balakrishna in a powerful role.The makers have now announced that NBK111’s official title and theatrical release date will be revealed on September 6. Reports suggest that GOD and DADA are among the titles being considered, with DADA reportedly emerging as the stronger choice. However, the team has not officially confirmed which title has been finalised yet.NBK111 is reportedly set against a Mumbai backdrop and is expected to explore a gangster oriented story filled with action and emotional elements. Balakrishna’s character is said to have a strong mass presence, while Kajal Aggarwal plays the female lead. Manchu Manoj is reportedly appearing as the antagonist, adding another attraction.Produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas, the film features music by S Thaman. Production was reportedly interrupted after Balakrishna suffered an injury, but the team is expected to resume work and target a Christmas season release in December. The September 6 announcement should provide clarity on the title and release date. - Veda

Nandamuri Balakrishna Gopichand Malineni Film Major Update

NBK111 Title And Release Date Announcement On This Day

&nbsp;&nbsp;Vishwambhara releasing in December. Chiranjeevi's socio fantasy entertainer Vishwambhara directed by Mallidi Vasishta has been waiting in the wings for a longtime. The extensive usage of VFX and CGI is delaying this film. In the meantime, reports are coming that the makers are planning to release the film during December 2026. A source shares “Few key scenes were canned recently, and the shooting is expected to be completed by Wednesday. With this, the entire shooting part will be wrapped up,” The source continues “VFX work is progressing simultaneously, and the team is rushing to meet its deadline as the production house is planning a big-bang release in December. An exact release date will be finalized soon.”The source concludes “Chiranjeevi is riding high on the success of Mana Shankara Varaprasad, and the makers are keen to bring Vishwambhara to theatres by the end of this year.”Trisha is the female lead and &nbsp;Aashika Ranganath, Ramya Pasupuleti, Esha Chawla, and Ashrita Vemuganti Nanduri are playing important roles.- Pramod Nandivada

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Vishwambhara eyeing December strike

Vishwambhara releasing in December

&nbsp;&nbsp;Sardar 2 trailer and audio launch coming. Karthi is known for his versatile and impactful performances. He is currently starring in a film titled Sardar2. The film directed by PS.Mithran is progressing at a brisk pace. Expectations are high on the project as it is the sequel to the hit film Sardar.The film's promotions and teaser got good response and today the makers shared the update on the film's trailer and audio launch. The trailer and audio launch will be happening today evening at 8.15 PM. The film is up for relaese on 10 Sep 2026 in a grand manner.The film stars Malavika Mohanan as the female lead. Ashika Ranganath and Yogi Babu are playing important roles. Sam CS is the music director while S. Lakshman Kumar and Ishan Saksena under Prince Pictures are producing the film.The film is getting released in Telugu by Annapurna Studios banner.- Pramod Nandivada

Sardar 2 trailer and audio details out 

Sardar 2 trailer and audio launch coming

&nbsp;&nbsp; Kiara Advani is reportedly being considered for an interesting Bollywood project after Toxic. According to industry buzz, the actress has been approached for Ki &amp; Ka 2, nearly a decade after the original film. However, Kiara’s involvement is not officially confirmed, and discussions are reportedly still at an early stage.Released in 2016, Ki &amp; Ka was directed by R. Balki and featured Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor. The film explored a reverse relationship dynamic, with Kareena portraying an ambitious career woman while Arjun handled household responsibilities. Its unusual concept challenged conventional gender roles and attracted considerable attention.Reports suggest Ki &amp; Ka 2 may not directly continue the first film’s story. Instead, the makers are reportedly considering a completely new narrative built around the original concept. This approach could allow fresh characters and situations, with Kiara being considered for the female lead. No hero has reportedly been finalised yet.Kiara has recently remained in the spotlight following her appearance in Yash’s Toxic, adding another South Indian project to her growing profile. If she signs Ki &amp; Ka 2, the film could offer her a contrasting role after several large scale projects. For now, fans must wait for an official announcement before believing the casting reports. - Veda

Toxic Beauty Bags Offer In Superhit Sequel

Kiara Advani Eyes Ki And Ka 2 After Toxic

&nbsp;A sensational rumour about Pawan Kalyan and Sandeep Reddy Vanga is creating excitement among Telugu cinema fans. Industry buzz suggests that the Power Star may have discussed a possible project with the Arjun Reddy and Animal director. However, there is no official confirmation yet, making the reported collaboration purely speculative at present.Sandeep Reddy Vanga has openly expressed his admiration for Pawan Kalyan on several occasions, which has long fueled fan expectations about their combination. Pawan is currently balancing films and political responsibilities, while OG 2 remains among his most anticipated projects. Whether Vanga has actually been approached will need official confirmation.Pawan Kalyan’s birthday falls on September 2, and fans are eagerly waiting for a major update. While expectations initially centred on OG 2, social media speculation now suggests that a Pawan Kalyan–Sandeep Reddy Vanga project could instead be announced. Some reports even mention T-Series, though these details remain completely unconfirmed.Sandeep Vanga currently has several ambitious projects associated with his name, including Spirit with Prabhas, Animal Park and reported collaborations involving other major stars. Therefore, scheduling another immediate project would be challenging. Still, a Pawan Kalyan combination would undoubtedly generate enormous interest. Fans will have to wait until September 2 to discover how much truth lies behind these rumours. - Veda

Fans Alerted With PK SRV Movie Buzz

Pawan Kalyan Sandeep Reddy Vanga Movie On Cards

&nbsp;&nbsp; Yash’s Toxic has triggered mixed reactions since its release, but the latest discussion is no longer limited to the film. Yash’s mother Pushpa has strongly defended her son’s stardom, reminding critics that he was already a successful Kannada hero before KGF. Her comments have now created fresh debate across social media.Pushpa reportedly questioned why Yash’s identity should be discussed only after KGF. She highlighted his struggles and successful Kannada films before the blockbuster franchise changed his national image. Her remarks have been widely interpreted as a strong response to earlier comments from producer Allu Aravind, which have resurfaced amid Toxic’s ongoing discussions.Yash’s rise was built over several years before KGF arrived. Films including Moggina Manasu, Googly, Drama, Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari and Raja Huli helped him develop a strong following in Karnataka. KGF later took that popularity nationwide, transforming him into one of India’s most recognised pan-Indian stars.The Toxic debate has therefore reopened an important conversation about Yash’s career and achievements. While KGF gave him unprecedented national visibility, his supporters insist that his journey began much earlier. With Pushpa’s latest comments going viral, attention is now focused on whether Allu Aravind will respond and how Toxic’s reception develops. - Veda

Yash Mother Says Her Son Is Not A Terrorist

Toxic Controversy Yash Mother Pushpa Gives Strong Reply Over KGF Comments

&nbsp;&nbsp; Nandamuri Balakrishna is reportedly preparing for his next project, tentatively referred to as NBK 112, after completing his current commitments. The film marks his first collaboration with director Koratala Siva, creating strong curiosity among Telugu audiences. The project is expected to combine action, emotion and commercial elements on a large scale.According to the latest industry buzz, Kollywood actor Arya is being considered for an important role in NBK 112. Reports suggest Koratala Siva has designed a powerful police character and may approach Arya for the part. However, neither the actor nor the filmmakers have officially confirmed his involvement in the project.Arya is familiar to Telugu audiences through several notable appearances, including his role in Allu Arjun’s Varudu and important parts in Anushka Shetty's Size Zero and Venkatesh's Saindhav. His possible combination with Balakrishna could add another interesting dimension to NBK 112, particularly if the reported police character has significant importance within the narrative.Koratala Siva is expected to develop NBK 112 around strong emotional and social themes while retaining Balakrishna’s trademark mass appeal. Sudhakar Cherukuri is reportedly producing the film under Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas, and Yuvasudha Arts with Anirudh Ravichander handling the music. Regular shooting is expected to progress from October, following Balakrishna’s recovery. - Veda

Kollywood Hero In NBK 112

Balakrishna Koratala Siva NBK 112 To Feature Kollywood Hero Arya

&nbsp;&nbsp; Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has crossed the ₹200 crore India net mark within five days, despite a steady decline after its massive ₹101.10 crore opening. The Geetu Mohandas directorial earned around ₹23 crore net on Day 5, taking its India net total to approximately ₹214.10 crore.Toxic collected ₹37.65 crore on Day 2, ₹27.20 crore on Day 3, ₹25.15 crore on Day 4 and ₹23 crore on Day 5. The film’s India gross has reached nearly ₹255.95 crore, while its worldwide gross stands at ₹290+ crore, putting it within striking distance of the ₹300 crore milestone.The Hindi version remains the biggest contributor, with its cumulative India net reportedly reaching ₹130 crore by Day 5. Kannada follows with ₹50 crore, while Telugu contributes ₹24 crore. Tamil and Malayalam have collected approximately ₹10 crore and ₹2.15 crore respectively, showing Toxic’s strong pan-India reach.Despite the slowdown, Toxic has achieved several major milestones, including becoming Yash’s second film to cross ₹100 crore net on opening day after KGF: Chapter 2. Its strong advance bookings and nationwide release created enormous initial momentum, while mixed reactions and the film’s long, unconventional narrative appear to have affected subsequent weekday collections. - Veda

Toxic Heading Towards 300 Crores Globally

Toxic Five Days Box Office Collection

Karthi who is known for his intense high octane entertainers and versatile performances is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Sardar 2. The film directed by PS. Mithran is releasing on 10 September 2026. The film's promotions and teaser got good response.The makers released the film's trailer and it increased the curiosity levels among movie lovers. The trailer is loaded with extravagant action blocks and rich visuals. Karthi is shown as a man on a secret mission. His clash with SJ.Suryah increased the interest levels.The background score elevated the scenes while the Cinematography added value to the proceedings. Expectations are high as the film is the sequel to the hit film Sardar.Malavika Mohanan is the female lead while Ashika Ranganath and Yogi Babu are playing important roles. Sam CS is the music director while S. Lakshman Kumar and Ishan Saksena under Prince Pictures are producing the film.The film is getting released in Telugu by Annapurna Studios banner. - Pramod Nandivada

Sardar 2 Trailer Talk

Sardar 2 Trailer Review

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

Kiku Chiranjeevi Review

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

Toxic Review

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

Ameer Log Review

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

Irumudi Review

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

Pallaburusu Review

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

Makutam Review

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

Husharu Pittalu Review

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

Vishwanath and Sons Review

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

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

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

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<h2>Korean Kanakaraju (2026) Movie: What's Behind</h2>Mega Prince Varun Tej who has been reeling under the string of flops, after a long gap is now getting ready to test his luck with his upcoming film Korean Kanakaraju. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Netflix for a fancy sum. The film is directed by Merlapaka Gandhi is releasing on 7 August 2026. Let us see how the film entertained movie lovers.Korean Kanakaraju (2026) Movie: Story ReviewKorean Kanakaraju story revolves around a villager whose life takes a drastic turn due to unforeseen circumstances and how he overcomes them. Kanakaraju ( Varun Tej) a villager who works hard to repay his debt in Penugonda, gets attracted to a beautiful girl Chaitra ( Rithika Nayak).Even as he tries to woo her, the shocking happenings involving his brother Prithviraj ( Avasarala Srinivas),MLA Chenga Reddy (Sunil) and what role his friend Krishnappa (Satya), his father ( Muralidhar Goud), Diwakar ( VTV Ganesh) and others form the interesting part.Korean Kanakaraju (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewVarun Tej played the lead role to perfection. He showed variations in his role according to the situation. He as a villager attracted with his dialogue delivery, mannerisms and Rayalaseema accent. He danced energetically and performed stunts with ease.He stuns all in the role of the dreaded gangster, and he transformed completely with his look and body language. He makes a style statement with his swag, and his hairstyle overall is impressive.Rithika Nayak got a minimal role in the film. She got confined to playing second fiddle. She looked gorgeous on the screen.Satya created a laughing riot with his hilarious antics. His dialogue delivery, mannerisms and expressions entertained all.Muralidhar Goud is good and VTV Ganesh is ok in his role tailor made for him. Others like Avasarala Srinivas, Sunil performed according to their roles.Korean Kanakaraju (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewKorean Kanakaraju story is penned by Merlapaka Gandhi. He came up with a hilarious horror thriller to entertain movie lovers. He starts the narration in a stylish manner in Korea before moving to Penugonda . After the introduction of protagonist in a typical mass way &nbsp;he shows the heroine. The narration treads in a familiar trope and screenplay assumes a routine flavor. To the top of it, the over usage of Korean language puts off the viewers. The interval sequence and the possession of the spirit excites all, setting the tone for the second half.The second half's gangster role is dragged to the core. While few comedy scenes involving Varun Tej and Satya evoked laughter, others looked forced. The climax takes everyone by surprise and though looked different didn't leave the desired impact. The story ends in a funny way with the lead to the sequel.Thaman's music offered nothing new. The songs are few and didn't make much impact. Thaman's background music followed the same template. He however with the background music elevated the scenes. Manojh Reddy with his Cinematography showed the scenes in a realistic way. CGI and VFX looked subpar. Editing of Satya G left a lot to be desired. Dialogues are ok and couple of them are hilarious. Production values are good.Korean Kanakaraju Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e8fdad5432b6ff007c72bc6e2229aa4da">Varun Tej Transformation</li><li data-list-item-id="ee24e78c55d105daa278ed5f2ea689dd7">Satya's Comedy</li><li data-list-item-id="e83732afeb03b546708cb006f46ecf0a6">Thaman's background music</li></ul>Korean Kanakaraju Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e051eacc796b9b4ce68b8e2a0228b45f4">Korean Dialogues</li><li data-list-item-id="e69444c2f8d803e2af03da0d9bbc387e8">Illogical Scenes</li></ul>Korean Kanakaraju (2026) Movie:Rating AnalysisAltogether, Korean Kanakaraju turns out to be a hilarious entertainer. Varun Tej came up with an impressive and terrific performance. However, Merlapaka Gandhi though came up with an interesting story, he ended up confusing viewers with lot of Korean language dialogues and also few unnecessary scenes. Had he done away with them and turned the script stronger and Screenplay tighter, things would have been different. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2.5 rating for Korean Kanakaraju. &nbsp;

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Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has achieved a major worldwide box office milestone by crossing the ₹200 crore gross mark. The Malayalam romantic comedy has emerged as one of Mollywood’s biggest successes of 2026, enjoying strong audience support across India and overseas markets during the Onam season.The film has reportedly crossed ₹100 crore gross in both India and international territories, taking its worldwide total beyond ₹200 crore. This achievement makes Bethlehem Kudumba Unit the first ₹200 crore grosser in Nivin Pauly’s career. Its consistent theatrical performance has turned the film into a major commercial success for Malayalam cinema.With its ₹200 crore milestone, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has entered the reported elite ₹200 crore club of Malayalam cinema, joining films such as Manjummel Boys, Empuraan, Thudarum, Lokah Chapter 1, Vaazha 2 and Drishyam 3. Its strong holds across successive weeks have further strengthened expectations about its eventual worldwide total.The film could now target the ₹300 crore mark if its momentum continues in the coming weeks. The upcoming Tamil and Telugu versions may provide an additional boost by expanding its reach in Tamil Nadu and the Telugu states. If the dubbed releases perform well, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit could become an even bigger Malayalam box-office success. - Veda