Mythri Movie Makers’ upcoming horror thriller 418 is gearing up for its theatrical release on September 18, 2026. Presented by Prashanth Neel and produced by Naveen Yerneni and Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar, the film marks Kirtan Nadagouda’s directorial debut and has generated curiosity with its unsettling promotional material and newly released trailer.The trailer introduces an abandoned building and a mysterious Room No. 418 at the centre of the supernatural mystery. Eighteen year old Vivek becomes trapped between reality and disturbing hallucinations after the sealed house reopens. The arrival of pregnant woman Devika adds another mysterious layer, while the building’s dark 15 year old history deepens the suspense.Director Kirtan Nadagouda appears to rely on atmosphere, psychological tension and organic scares rather than conventional horror clichés. Dinesh Divakar’s cinematography explores the haunted locations through striking perspectives, while Venky GG’s background score and sound design amplify the sense of danger. The trailer suggests a technically polished and immersive horror experience.Chaithra Achar emerges as the trailer’s biggest highlight with an eerie and commanding performance that makes several sequences genuinely unsettling. Surya Raj, Charan Lakkaraju and Preethi Pagadala also make intriguing impressions. With its mysterious storyline, disturbing visuals and escalating suspense, 418 promises an intense theatrical horror experience and could appeal strongly to genre audiences. - Veda&nbsp;

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Trailer Of Prashanth Neel Presents Horror Mystery 418 Movie

418 Trailer Promises A Spine Chilling Horror Experience

&nbsp;&nbsp;Bipasha finds worms in protein powder. In a shocking development, actress Bipasha Basu found worms in a protein power. In the video, Bipasha showed what appeared to be a tiny worm on her finger. She said, “This Isopure (protein powder brand) is full of small worms. Tiny, tiny worms. The new dabba (jar) that we opened. (showing a tiny worm on her finger) These are the worms, full of it.”She tagged “@tukaram_ias You are our only hope. So we dont get spoilt or adulterated stuff in everything that we purchase,” Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe of late has been taking serious action against food outlets and restaurants that are violating the norms.Many celebrities like Twinkle Khanna and Priety Zinta came in support of Tukaram Mundhe. Actor Preity Zinta was recently seen in Mumbai wearing a black T-shirt with the words ‘Team Tukaram Mundhe’ written on it. Her outfit was seen as a public show of support for the official's food safety drive.- Pramod Nandivada

Bipasha gets shock from protein powder

Bipasha finds worms in protein powder 

Samantha and Raj Nidimoru are expecting their first child. Now,speaking to scribes about her pregnancy,she said &nbsp;“I had reached a place where I was okay. Like, both Raj and I were okay with, maybe we can’t have kids. Maybe we will. I was okay with either. I was fine, and so was he. So, this is a surprise.”She added “The first day I was shooting for (the song) Thassadiya, I found out. I had just found out, and I had to go and do the steps. I was having a little bit of sickness at that time. I guess everything just aligned. And now, I am truly excited. Everyone tells me that having a child changes your entire life. I think I am ready for that change.”Samantha scored a resounding hit with Maa Inti Bangaaram and the makers already confirmed the sequel to the hit film.- Pramod Nandivada

Samantha surprise take on pregnancy

Samantha surprised with her pregnancy

&nbsp;&nbsp; Vishal’s Makutam / Magudam, is set for its OTT premiere after its theatrical release on August 14, 2026. The action drama marks Vishal’s first film as director while he also plays the lead. The movie will begin streaming on Prime Video from September 11, giving audiences another opportunity to watch it.Makutam features Vishal in multiple roles and revolves around the complicated relationship between an estranged father and son across different timelines. Anjali and Dushara Vijayan play important roles, while John Vijay, Jayaprakash, Ajay, Vamsi Krishna, Abu Salim and others appear in supporting parts. GV Prakash Kumar has composed the music.The film follows Kirubakaran, a middle class medical representative whose life changes after a major tragedy. His story is connected to his estranged father Lingappa, or Linga, a powerful figure associated with a formidable past. The narrative explores their fractured relationship while introducing action, revenge and family conflicts across different periods.Vishal took over the directorial responsibilities after creative differences with Ravi Arasu, who remains credited with the story. Pon Parthiban and others contributed to the dialogues, while NB Srikanth handled editing and G Durairaj served as art director. Produced under Super Good Films, Makutam will stream in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam on Prime Video. - Veda

Vishal Directorial Debut Locks OTT Release Date

Vishal Makutam OTT Streaming Date

&nbsp;Kamal Haasan and director Shankar’s long pending Indian 3 is reportedly back in focus after uncertainty surrounded the sequel following Indian 2. A substantial portion of Indian 3 was filmed alongside its predecessor, but disappointing box office results led to questions about whether the highly anticipated franchise continuation would eventually reach theatres.Indian 2, released worldwide on July 12, 2024, brought Kamal Haasan back as the iconic Senapathy. Despite its pan India release and huge expectations, the film received a mixed response and underperformed commercially. This subsequently triggered speculation that Indian 3 could be redirected to an OTT platform instead of receiving a theatrical release.According to recent industry reports, only minor patchwork and computer graphics work remain for Indian 3. The makers are said to be preparing to resume post production soon, although no official release date has been announced. If completed as planned, the film could once again bring Shankar’s vigilante saga to theatres.Indian 3 is expected to continue the story featuring Kamal Haasan, alongside several actors from Indian 2, including Siddharth, SJ Suryah, Bobby Simha, Rakul Preet Singh and Priya Bhavani Shankar. Lyca Productions and Red Giant Movies are backing the franchise, with audiences now waiting for an official update. - Veda

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Fresh Update About Indian 3

Is Senapathy Getting Ready for Another Big Screen Return With Indian 3

&nbsp;&nbsp; Anil Ravipudi’s upcoming Telugu entertainer January 12 Vidudala is already generating strong anticipation ahead of its Sankranthi 2027 release. The film stars Venkatesh Daggubati and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, with Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty in key roles. The movie is scheduled to arrive in theatres on January 12, 2027.The latest buzz surrounding January 12 Vidudala comes from music composer GV Prakash Kumar. According to the post mentioned by the makers and reports, Prakash watched around 90 minutes of footage and expressed confidence in the film’s prospects. His strong appreciation for Anil Ravipudi’s work has now triggered considerable discussion among moviegoers and fans online.Anil Ravipudi has established a strong reputation for blending comedy, family emotions and commercial entertainment. His association with Venkatesh has already delivered F2, F3 and Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, while Kalyan Ram reunites with the filmmaker after Pataas. The new film also marks the first on screen collaboration between Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram.The film carries the intriguing tagline “Bava Bammardi Soujanyamtho,” hinting at the relationship between Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram’s characters. GV Prakash is composing the music, while Sameer Reddy handles cinematography and Tammiraju oversees editing. Produced by Sahu Garapati, the project is presented by Suresh Productions and Zee Studios.The quirky title itself has become part of the promotional strategy, recalling the playful naming style associated with Telugu comedy cinema. With Ravipudi returning to the Sankranthi battleground after successful festive outings, January 12 Vidudala is shaping up as one of the notable Telugu releases of Sankranthi 2027. - Veda

Music Director Declares January 12 Vidudala As Blockbuster

GV Prakash’s Post Creates Buzz About January 12 Vidudala

&nbsp;&nbsp; IShowSpeed to enter Prabhas Spirit. Prabhas' upcoming action entertainer Spirit is the cynosure of all eyes. The film directed by Sandeep Vanga is generating immense interest among movie lovers as Sandeep is known for his bold portrayal of the protagonists and bold films and Prabhas has huge following among masses. Sandeep stunned all with the films like Arjun Reddy, Kabir Singh and Animal.Spirit is progressing in full swing and Prabhas is playing the role of the most brutal, ruthless and violent police officer. Tripti Dimri is the female lead in the film which stars Vivek Oberoi and Prakash Raj in key roles. Now exciting and sensational reports are coming that international celebrity IShowSpeed will be playing a key role in Spirit.Recently &nbsp;T-Series head and Spirit producer Bhushan Kumar, met IShowSpeed personally and offered him a powerful role in Spirit. &nbsp;IShowSpeed’s livestream featured Tripti Dimri in the video and this is going viral now.Darren Jason Watkins Jr. (born January 21, 2005), better known as IShowSpeed or simply Speed, is an American influencer and online streamer. Known for his dramatic and energetic behavior he displays during his variety live streams and in-real-life streams, he is regarded as one of the most popular entertainers and internet personalities in the world- Pramod Nandivada

What is IShowSpeed connection to Spirit

IShowSpeed to enter Prabhas Spirit 

Mass director Boyapati Srinu appears to have a strong contender for his next project, with Tamil star Karthi emerging as the latest name linked to his plans. At the Sardar 2 pre-release event, Boyapati revealed that he and Karthi had held several story discussions earlier, renewing speculation about their long awaited collaboration.Boyapati is known for high voltage action, powerful hero elevations and emotional family drama. After delivering blockbusters such as Akhanda and Sarrainodu, the filmmaker has continued exploring commercial entertainers. His previous projects Skanda and Akhanda 2, however, did not match the expectations created by his earlier successes, increasing curiosity around his next move.Interestingly, Boyapati revealed that he had previously narrated multiple stories to Karthi, including the concept that eventually became Sarrainodu. Karthi had reportedly suggested changes to that story, but Boyapati did not pursue them. The filmmaker later narrated two more ideas, but neither materialised, making their proposed collaboration a recurring topic.Karthi currently has several commitments, including Karthi 30 with Mad director Kalyan Shankar and Meenakshi Chaudhary, Marshal in Tamizh direction, while Kaithi 2 is also confirmed to be in development. He has additionally teased HIT 4. With his packed schedule, the Boyapati - Karthi project will depend on the right script and suitable production timeline. - Veda &nbsp;

Boyapati Finds Hero For His Next

Boyapati Srinu and Karthi Movie Creates Buzz

It is all but confirmed that Prabhas' Fauzi directed by Hanu Raghavapudi willnot be releasing on 3 December 2026.Many are disappointed with the decision and now , sources reveal the real reason behind it. A source shared “It will be deferred,” and added, “The team is rechecking the canned sequences and is working on a few corrections. They want to release the film at the appropriate time.”The source revealed “Nowadays, content is key, and with hundreds of crores at stake, the makers don’t want to take any chances. To ensure a wholehearted response from the audience, the film will be reworked a bit. Prabhas has also discussed the matter and did not mind a new release window,”The source concludes “If the story is good, nothing comes in between.” The film stars Imanvi Ismail as the female lead while Anupam Kher,Jaya Prada, Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, and Chaitra J Achar are starring in important roles. Mythri Movie Makers are bankrolling the project in a prestigious manner.---- Pramod Nandivada&nbsp;

Fauzi delay due to this reason

Is this the reason behind Fauzi delay

Actors Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi have introduced their son Vaayuv Tej Konidela to the world as he celebrated his first birthday. The couple shared adorable family pictures on social media, giving fans their first glimpse of the little one and marking the special milestone with heartfelt messages filled with love and emotion.Varun shared a beautiful picture of the family before posting a touching birthday message for his son. He expressed how fatherhood had transformed his life and described becoming Vaayuv’s father as the most beautiful part of his journey. The intimate celebrations quickly attracted widespread attention from fans and the Telugu film fraternity.Lavanya also penned an emotional birthday note, recalling how motherhood introduced her to an entirely new dimension of love. She described Vaayuv as her greatest blessing and expressed gratitude for his presence, while celebrating the happiness, cuddles and precious moments he has brought into their home during his first year.Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi married on November 1, 2023, at Borgo San Felice Resort in Tuscany, Italy, following their engagement earlier that year. In May 2025, they announced their first pregnancy, and their son was subsequently welcomed into the Konidela family. The couple’s latest reveal adds another memorable chapter to their journey. - Veda &nbsp;

Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi Reveal Son Vaayuv On His First Birthday

Meet Vaayuv Konidela On His First Birthday

Arun Matheswaran directorial DC has emerged as a notable box office success following its August 7 theatrical release. The action drama, starring filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj in his acting debut, also features Wamiqa Gabbi and Sanjana Krishnamoorthy. Produced by Sun Pictures, the film has crossed the ₹100 crore worldwide milestone, driven by strong word of mouth.The film’s success has now led to a special gesture from producer Kalanithi Maran. He congratulated director Arun Matheswaran, actor Lokesh Kanagaraj and music composer Anirudh Ravichander by presenting them with brand new BMW cars. The gesture celebrates the team’s contribution to DC, particularly its successful theatrical run and positive audience response.DC presents a darker, action oriented interpretation of the Devdas inspired story, with Lokesh playing Devadas alongside Wamiqa Gabbi as Chandra. Arun Matheswaran’s screenplay and the performances received appreciation, while Anirudh’s music and background score became important talking points. The film which was made with 25 crore budget reportedly crossed ₹100 crore worldwide within weeks.Beyond its commercial success, DC marks an important milestone for Lokesh Kanagaraj as he transitions from acclaimed filmmaker to lead actor. His physical transformation and performance attracted considerable attention, with reports revealing an intensive preparation process. The film is now streaming on Sun NXT, extending its reach beyond the successful theatrical journey. - Veda&nbsp;

DC Producer Kalanithi Maran Special Gesture To Lokesh, Anirudh, Arun Matheswaran

Producer Gifts BMW To DC Trio

Nani’s highly anticipated period action drama The Paradise has completed its shooting, with post production progressing rapidly ahead of its worldwide theatrical release on September 24, 2026. Directed by Srikanth Odela and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under SLV Cinemas, the film will reportedly have premieres on September 23.The latest update comes after speculation about a possible postponement due to pending production and technical work. The makers have officially reaffirmed September 24 as the release date. Nani reunites with Srikanth Odela after Dasara, while Kayadu Lohar, Mohan Babu, Raghav Juyal and Sonali Kulkarni play important roles.The film’s overseas advance sales have already created excitement. The Paradise crossed $100,000 in US advance bookings within hours, while later reports indicated that North American pre-sales had crossed $150,000. The early momentum has strengthened expectations for a strong opening, particularly among Nani’s overseas audience.With Anirudh Ravichander handling the music and background score, The Paradise is positioned as one of Nani’s most ambitious projects. The teaser and promotional material have generated substantial interest, while its multilingual release expands the film’s pan-India prospects. All eyes are now on the trailer and final promotions before September 24. - Veda&nbsp;

The Paradise Wrapped

The Paradise Shoot Wrapped All Set For Sept 24 

Yuva Samrat Naga Chaitanya’s upcoming mythological thriller Vrushakarma has locked December 4, 2026, for its worldwide theatrical release. Directed by Karthik Dandu, the film is produced by SVCC and Sukumar Writings, with Bapineedu presenting it. The makers promise a distinctive cinematic experience blending mythology, mystery and thriller elements.The newly unveiled release date poster has further intensified curiosity around Vrushakarma. The December release gives the team sufficient time to complete production, post production and promotions. Karthik Dandu is attempting a fresh narrative rooted in mythology while creating an unfamiliar cinematic world, making the project one of Naga Chaitanya’s most intriguing upcoming films.Naga Chaitanya is expected to appear in a completely different role and has undergone a massive transformation for Vrushakarma. Meenakshi Chaudhary plays the female lead, while Sparsh Shrivastav takes on the antagonist. His striking transformation and intense screen presence in the glimpse have already generated curiosity about his mysterious character.The film is currently in its final production phase, with the locked release date paving the way for an extensive promotional campaign across India and overseas. Ragul Dharuman handles cinematography, Ajaneesh B Loknath composes the music, and Sri Nagendra Tangala oversees production design, while Naveen Nooli is responsible for editing the highly anticipated project. - Veda

Vrushakarma To Have A Pan India Release On December 4

Vrushakarma Locks Release Date

Allu Arjun fans are setting a trend for other fans to follow. They have taken an initiative to promote HPV vaccination drive. It is known that Allu Arjun's fans increased across the country after Pushpa franchise.A source shared "As part of the Central Government’s Swasth Nari Viksith Bharat programme, AAFA has supported more than 400 awareness programmes across seven states, focusing on HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention. Through these initiatives, the association has now reached one lakh young women."The source added "This remarkable achievement was made possible through the collective efforts of Allu Arjun’s socially responsible fans across the country. By creating awareness about HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention, AAFA is doing its part to help provide girls and young women with a healthier future. The association’s efforts are receiving appreciation from all quarters for its commitment to social responsibility."Allu Arjun fans have taken the initiative on Icon Star birthday. According to the latest, they have taken the HPV drive across 8 states in the country. They conducted 820 programmes in schools and reached nearly three lakh girl students across India especially in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka and the Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands.A source shared "The campaign has taken HPV awareness directly to schools and communities, focusing on prevention, vaccination and the importance of seeking appropriate guidance from qualified healthcare professionals."A spokesman confirmed "The Allu Arjun Fans Association is taking its HPV Vaccine Awareness Initiative to a much larger scale, with fans driving a major awareness campaign across seven states. The second phase, scheduled for September 8 and 9, will feature workshops, school sessions and community outreach."He added "With over 1,000 on-ground events planned, including 400 programmes in the current phase, the initiative aims to reach nearly 1 lakh girls while educating families about early HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention."---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Allu Arjun fans take HPV drive across India

Allu Arjun fans winning hearts with HPV drive

Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja, who built his career without any major film family backing, continues to remain one of Telugu cinema’s most consistent performers. His latest release Irumudi, directed by Shiva Nirvana, reportedly emerged as a major commercial success after its August 21 release, delivering a career best theatrical run and strengthening Ravi Teja’s position at the box office.Before Irumudi arrived, several reports questioned Ravi Teja’s market and even claimed that he had agreed to work without a conventional remuneration. However, the film’s reported blockbuster performance has changed the conversation completely. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, Irumudi is said to have crossed the ₹230 crore worldwide gross milestone.Trade reports suggest Ravi Teja opted for an unusual remuneration structure, reportedly receiving ₹8 crore as direct payment along with the theatrical rights for the Nizam region. Those rights were initially estimated at around ₹7 crore before release. Following Irumudi’s blockbuster response, their commercial value reportedly increased dramatically, turning the arrangement into a jackpot.According to circulating trade calculations, Irumudi has earned approximately ₹56 crore share in Nizam, with the figure potentially reaching close to ₹ 60 crore by the end of its run. After GST, expenses and distributor commission, reports estimate Ravi Teja could potentially benefit by nearly ₹50 crore from Nizam alone. Including the 8 crore remuneration upfront, Ravi Teja makes close to 60 crores out of massive blockbuster success of Irumudi. - Veda

How Much Ravi Teja Made Out Of Irumudi Success 

Irumudi Remuneration Deal Gives Ravi Teja Massive Upside

Priyadarshi’s upcoming Telugu film Idupu Kayitham has unveiled its first single, Srilatha, offering audiences a refreshing romantic melody rooted in Telangana culture. Produced by Bunny Vas under Sukumar Writings and Bunny Vas Works, the film is directed by debutant Vamsi Reddy Dondapati and promises a lively family entertainer with regional flavour.Srilatha stands out with its catchy composition by Suresh Bobbili, while Alaraju’s Telangana inspired lyrics add a distinctly local flavour. Shankar Babu, Mohana Bhogaraju, Seelam Punnamma and Bollepogula Subhadra lend their voices to the song. Priyadarshi and Nagadurga’s natural chemistry, graceful dance moves and picturesque Hyderabad locations enhance the lyrical video.The song features Hyderabad’s Secretariat and Tank Bund, giving the romantic number a familiar visual identity. Composer Suresh Bobbili also makes an appearance while creating the song on location, while the children’s dance portions add warmth and charm. Nagadurga, known for Telangana folk songs, makes her acting debut as Priyadarshi’s leading lady.Idupu Kayitham is currently progressing with regular shooting and is targeting a theatrical release during the first week of December. The cast includes Shivajyothi, Sujatha, Chandravva, Mounika Reddy, Racha Ravi, Bithiri Sathi, Abhay Bethiganti and Mime Madhu. M.N. Bal Reddy handles cinematography, with Sridhar Sompally editing the film. - Veda &nbsp;

 Drama Idupu Kayitham First Single Srilatha Released

Idupu Kayitham First Single: Srilatha Is A Peppy & Catchy Melody

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

Mahendragiri Varahi Review

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

Epic - First Semester Review

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

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

Mandaadi Review

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

 Sardar 2 Review

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

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

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

Rambha Oorvasi Menaka Review

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

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

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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;

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

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Mythri Movie Makers’ upcoming horror thriller 418 is gearing up for its theatrical release on September 18, 2026. Presented by Prashanth Neel and produced by Naveen Yerneni and Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar, the film marks Kirtan Nadagouda’s directorial debut and has generated curiosity with its unsettling promotional material and newly released trailer.The trailer introduces an abandoned building and a mysterious Room No. 418 at the centre of the supernatural mystery. Eighteen year old Vivek becomes trapped between reality and disturbing hallucinations after the sealed house reopens. The arrival of pregnant woman Devika adds another mysterious layer, while the building’s dark 15 year old history deepens the suspense.Director Kirtan Nadagouda appears to rely on atmosphere, psychological tension and organic scares rather than conventional horror clichés. Dinesh Divakar’s cinematography explores the haunted locations through striking perspectives, while Venky GG’s background score and sound design amplify the sense of danger. The trailer suggests a technically polished and immersive horror experience.Chaithra Achar emerges as the trailer’s biggest highlight with an eerie and commanding performance that makes several sequences genuinely unsettling. Surya Raj, Charan Lakkaraju and Preethi Pagadala also make intriguing impressions. With its mysterious storyline, disturbing visuals and escalating suspense, 418 promises an intense theatrical horror experience and could appeal strongly to genre audiences. - Veda