&nbsp;&nbsp;Telugu beauties getting calls from Kollywood. There are no Telugu and Tamil heroines as such but many Telugu beauties who are not getting offers in Tollywood are now going to Kollywood. If the story is strong, Kollywood filmmakers are prefering to cast Telugu actresses. Anjali, Aishwarya Rajesh, Anandhi &nbsp;are getting offers. Kollywood filmmakers are prefering Telugu beauties who are able to come up with emotional scenes without glycerin.A medium range hero project in Kollywood helmed by Tamil directors is invariably finding a Telugu actress. Even in OTT deals, Telugu heroines presence is helping them. To the top of it, little out of the box story is finding a Telugu girl.When the makers cast Sreeleela in Parasakti, everyone got surprised. But her presence is liked even by Tamil Tambis. Even in Ponniyin Selvan two parts, Sobhita Dhulipala made her presence felt. Similarly Rashmika Mandanna is set to show her grace in MS.Subbulakshmi biopic.In commercial entertainers in Tamil, Telugu girls are making their presence. Sreeleela is cast opposite Dhanush, Vaishnavi Chaitanya is cast opposite Aarya and even Samantha is starring in Tamil films. Sri Divya, Chandini Chaudhary. Megha Aakash, Bindu Mdhavi, Manasa Varanasi, Sri Gouri Priya, Preeti Asrani, Sannvi Meghana,Kamakshi Bhaskarla also making an impression in Kollywood.- Pramod Nandivada&nbsp;

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Kollywood calling Telugu Beauties

Telugu Beauties getting calls from Kollywood

&nbsp;&nbsp;Vidya Balan uncomfortable over smoking scene in Jailer 2. Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar is releasing on 15 Oct 2026. The film marks Vidya Balan's debut in Kollywood. Now, Nelson Dilip Kumar revealed that she was uncomfortable with a smoking scene.He shared &nbsp;"The scene shown in Vidya ma'am's trailer was the one we had to shoot on the first day. Hers is a powerful character who stands opposite Rajinikanth sir. However, she said she was scared to play such a strong character. When I told her to smoke a cigarette and blow the smoke into Rajinikanth sir's face, her tension doubled."He added "When we were taking the shot, I looked at the monitor. Ma'am was holding the cigarette and shaking her hand as if she were applying lipstick. At that moment, I thought this wasn't going to work. It was only on the third take or so that we got it right. Even now, when you watch the scene, you can see a little tension in ma'am's eyes."- Pramod Nandivada

Jailer 2: Vidya Balan uncomfortable

Vidya Balan uncomfortable over smoking scene in Jailer 2

&nbsp;Yash teaming with PS.Mithran. &nbsp;Rocky Bhai Yash who drove all crazy with the mass entertainer KGF got a huge shock when his film Toxic which released amidst huge expectations turned out to be a complete disaster.Now reports are coming that Yash is coming with an adventure thriller and he will be teaming with PS.Mithran. Inside talk is the film is inspired by the Hollywood classic Indiana Jones franchise.Yash never featured in such films and it will be a complete shift from his mass entertainers. Mithiran narrated the script to Yash and he loved it completely. More details will be coming out in the coming days. Currently Yash is starring in Nitesh's Tiwari's Ramayana. Yash is playing the role of Ravana in the film which stars Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in the roles of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. Mithran's last directorial venture happens to be Karthi's Sardar 2.- Pramod Nandivada

Rocky Bhai lining an adventure thriller

Yash teaming with PS.Mithran

&nbsp;Sree Vishnu’s period action drama Comrade Kalyan has reportedly crossed ₹15 crore in worldwide gross collections during its opening weekend. Released on October 9, the film has attracted audiences across domestic and overseas markets despite mixed critical reactions, giving the actor a much needed boost at the box office.According to the reported figures, Comrade Kalyan collected ₹10 crore in tracked all-India gross, while domestic actuals are estimated at around ₹12+ crore. Overseas collections have crossed $200,000, taking the worldwide total beyond ₹15 crore.Directed by Janakiram, the film entered theatres during the Dasara festive season, when holiday crowds can influence box office performance. While reviews have been mixed, its opening weekend numbers suggest that a section of moviegoers has responded positively. The extended holiday period could provide another opportunity for the film to attract audiences and improve its overall collections.Comrade Kalyan could also prove important for Sree Vishnu after a challenging run following the success of Single. His recent films Mrithyunjay and Vishnu Vinyasam reportedly struggled commercially, making the latest film’s opening particularly significant. However, claims that it is close to breakeven status.&nbsp;- Veda

Comrade Kalyan Gains Momentum At BO

Sree Vishnu Comrade Kalyan Three Days Worldwide Gross 15 Crores

&nbsp;&nbsp;Mythri in Love story title reveal arriving. Family Star Srikanth's daughter Medha Meka is set to make her on screen debut with a romantic entertainer. The film will be bankrolled on Mythri Movie Makers and stars Jai Justy as the lead actor .Prithvi Vanam is making his debut as the director.Today the makers unveiled the new poster and promised to come with the title reveal soon. Sharing the poster of the lead pair Jai Justy and Medha Meka striking a romantic pose, they posted "#MythriInLove A love story that begins with them and finds a place in you! Meet #JaiJasti and #MedhaMeka, the two who’ve won our hearts and are all set to win yours! Happy Falling in Love, Everyone! Title Revealing Soon!"The film's story is penned by Mahesh Babu P of Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty and Andhra King Taluka . Srikanth's son Roshan already made his debut and is entertaining with feel good entertainers.- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Mythri in Love title reveal soon

Mythri in Love title reveal arriving

&nbsp;&nbsp; Rajamouli on portrayal of Hindu Epics. Rajamouli captured the imagination of all with films like Magadeehra, Baahubali, RRR and he is now coming up with the film Varanasi. In the meantime, Rajamouli speaking to scribes, shared his thoughts on the portrayal of Hindu epics on the screen.He said “The way the epics are written and the way they are shown on screen, the scale doesn’t match." He added “Now what are you going to do? How are you going to show them?”Rajamouli captivated all with the film Baahubali which put Indian cinema on the world screen and with RRR, he surprised all and the song Naatu Naatu went on to win the Oscrs.Now ,all eyes are on his upcoming film Varanasi which is releasing on 7 April 2027. The film stars Mhesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film revolves around multiple timelines.- Pramod Nandivada

Rajamouli surprise take on portrayal of Hindu Epics

Rajamouli on portrayal of Hindu Epics 

&nbsp;&nbsp;Spirit readies for the climax shoot. Prabhas has multiple projects in his hand and his film Spirit directed by Sandeep Vanga is carrying huge expectations. This is because Sandeep Vanga came up with bold films like Animal and Arjun Reddy while Prabhas has tremendous following among masses.The film's shooting is in fullswing and it is known that Prabhas is playing the role of a powerful police officer. Now inside talk is the makers will be shooting the film's climax in the specially erected set in the first week of November. The makers have designed special action sequences for the climax.In the flashback Prabhas will be seen in the wild mass avatar. Tripti Dimri is the female lead in the fllm which has a completely unique storyline. Prakash Raj, Vivek Oberoi, Kanchana are playing important roles. Harshavardhan Rameshwar is the music director for the film produced on &nbsp;T Series and Bhadrakali Productions- Pramod Nandivada

Spirit braces for high octane climax

Spirit readies for the climax shoot

&nbsp;&nbsp;Ramayana second trailer on an auspicious date. Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash's epic Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari is slated for a spectacular release in two parts. The first part is releasing on 5 Nov 2026 across the world in an extravagant manner.The makers are promoting the film in a prestigious way and according to the latest, reports are coming that the film's second trailer will be releasing on the auspicious day of Dasara.The film's advance sales will open on 20 Oct 2026 across the world and the makers will be delighting all by releasing the film's second trailer. The second trailer will highlight Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Yash as Ravaana. AR.Rhman and Hans Zimmer are the music directors for the film. produced by Namit Malhotra.The film stars Sunny Deol, Vivek Oberoi, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Ravi Dubey, and Arun Govil in important roles.- Pramod Nandivada

Exciting info on Ramayana second trailer

Ramayana second trailer on auspicious date

&nbsp;&nbsp;Jailer 2 having interesting flashback. Rajinikanth's action entertainer Jailer 2 directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar is releasing on 15 October 2026. The film is releasing as Dasara special and expectations are high on the project as it is the sequel to the hit film Jailer. Now, interesting update is coming about the film's flashback.In the flashback just like in Part 1 where Rajinikanth appeared in the young role as a Jailer will be seen in the similar way in the Jailer 2. Buzz is in Rajini's flashback even Sandalwood star Shiva Raj Kumar will also appear. Many feel if this turns out to be true then it will be a feast for the fans.Anirudh Ravichander is the music director and the film is bankrolled on Sun Pictures. Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Vijay Sethupathi, SJ Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty, Yogi Babu, Ramya Krishnan and Vidya Balan star in important roles. Sun Pictures is producing the film in a prestigious manner.- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Jailer 2 flashback to stun all

Jailer 2 having interesting flashback

&nbsp;&nbsp;Balakrishna donates house for road expansion. Balakrishna is known for his actions that help for the development of the state and the country. He is known for his generous acts helping the poor and needy. According to the latest, Balakrishna donated half his house for the expansion of the road near KBR park.He let go more than 862.77 sq yard land from his house for the expansion of KBR park flyover. What is more significant is he did not even show interest in getting compensation for the same.Till recently rumours have been afloat that influential people are stalling the development and flyover activities as they would be losing their properties. However Balakrishna without even blinking an eye sacrificed part of the house with which he is emotionally connected.Balakrishna's father Sr NTR constructed the house for Balakrishna in 1982 and NTR held many important meetings in this house.- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Balakrishna donates house for a good cause

Balakrishna donates house for road expansion

&nbsp;&nbsp;Raaka nearing completion. Allu Arjun's upcoming film Raaka is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Atlee. Expectations are high on the project ever since its announcement. The film already entered into the Guinness Book of World Records and the makers are coming up with interesting and exciting promos. Now, reports are coming that the film is reaching the finish line.The makers already decided to release the film in two parts and it is made with high international standards. Inside talk is the film's part 1 shoot will be completing by this year end. Right after that Allu Arjun will be starting his next with Lokesh Kanagaraj this year itself.Raaka stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead while Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna, Janhvi Kapoor in important roles. Sai Abhyannkar is the music director for the film bankrolled on Sun Pictures banner. Raaka has multiple timelines and Allu Arjun will be seen in different roles and shades.- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Raaka nearing the finishline

Raaka nearing completion

&nbsp;&nbsp;Ranabaali having Kantara shades. Vijay Devarakonda is coming to thrill all with Ranabaali which is releasing on 16 Oct 2026. It is known that people compare the film's promotional content with the previous hits. Now, Ranabaali is also facing the same issue. People who have seen Ranabaali visuals feel that the film has Kantara shades.Till now as Ranabaali promos sent divine feel, the comparisons with Kantara is increasing. Ranabaali's rural atmosphere, famine , rudrakshas of protagonist are making people remember Rishab Shetty's Kantara.Even Rahul Sankartiyan also earlier came up with horror elements in Taxiwala and reincarnation in Shyam Singha Roy. Now he is coming up with British backdrop in Rnabaali. People say that one should not come to a conclusion that the film will have backdrop of village goddess.The makers have the huge challenge of coming out of Kantara colors. If people expect the same and the film do not have the same, they will be disappointed.- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

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Kantara colors in Ranabaali

Ranabaali having Kantara shades

&nbsp;&nbsp;Aadarsha Kutumbam not releasing anytime. Venkatesh-Trivikram's Aadarsha Kutumbam release is playing hide and seek with the movie lovers. Fans have been waiting eagerly but till now nothing has been confirmed after two postponements from 2 and 9 of October. Distributors have the information that the makers have locked the 30 Oct as the release date. However currently Sithara Entertainments is busy with the Jailer &nbsp;2 distribution activities. Later Ranabali is also releasing on the next date. Naga Vamsi is planning to concentrate on AK47 promotions after the release of these two films.But now there is another twist in the release. Buzz is doubts are there over Aadarsha Kutumbam 30 October also. Inside talk is the makers are planning to release the film on 20 November. But now talks are going on this date.But the makers of Itlu Arjuna planned the film release on 30 October but if Aadarsha Kutumbam releases on this date, there will be problem for them as Diwali has tremendous competition. Currently the re recording by Thaman is in full swing. Venkatesh is busy with January 12 Vidudala shoot. Trivikram is experiencing tremendous pressure over post production. Had Anil Ravipudi is not that hellbent on January 12 Vidudala during Sankranti, Aadarsha Kutumbam would have come on Saankranti. Clarity will come in another week though distributors revealed the developments off the record. - Pramod Nandivada

Ak47 reeling under release blues

Aadarsha Kutumbam not releasing anytime

&nbsp;&nbsp;Mamitha Baiju out to take Tollywood. Mamitha Baiju, the Malayalee beauty is captivating all with her cute looks and impressive performances. According to sources, she is taking on Tollywood. After impressing all with Suriya's Viswanath &amp; Sons , she is now in talks for Jai Hanuman.Madhura Sridhar says “Mamitha is a new sensation who has struck a chord with Gen Z audiences. I think she will do more Telugu films,” He continued “Her bubbly personality and talent have earned her fans across industries.”He continued “Those days are gone,” and added “An actress who is doing well in Tamil and Malayalam would be a big advantage for Telugu films, as her popularity can give a Telugu film better mileage. The days of reaching the top in one language and then moving to other languages are dated. Doing multilingual films simultaneously is the current trend.”- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Mamitha Baiju conquering Tollywood

Mamitha Baiju out to take Tollywood

Prabhas fans have a special reason to celebrate this year, as two of his popular Telugu films, Varsham and Chatrapathi, are set to return to theatres on October 23, coinciding with the pan India star’s birthday. The re releases offer audiences another chance to experience the films that helped shape his career.Directed by Sobhan, Varsham stars Prabhas alongside Trisha Krishnan and became a major favourite among young audiences. The romantic action drama also earned lasting popularity through Devi Sri Prasad’s memorable soundtrack. Songs from the film continue to enjoy a special place among Telugu music lovers, adding to the excitement surrounding its theatrical return.Chatrapathi, directed by S. S. Rajamouli, remains one of the defining films of Prabhas’s early career. Its intense action sequences, emotional storyline and powerful screen presence strengthened his image as a mass hero. The film’s iconic moments are expected to draw longtime fans back to theatres, while younger viewers get an opportunity to experience the blockbuster on the big screen.Both films are reportedly being prepared for re release with enhanced 4K visuals and Dolby Atmos sound, promising a more immersive theatrical experience. Birthday screenings of popular Prabhas films have become a celebration for fans, bringing back the excitement of their original releases. With Varsham’s romance and Chatrapathi’s high voltage action, October 23 is shaping up to be a nostalgic occasion for Telugu cinema audiences. - Veda &nbsp;

Double Bonanza On Prabhas Birthday 

Prabhas Fans Get a Double Treat 

&nbsp;Star director Mani Ratnam is getting shocks as success eluded him at the box office in the recent past. He is now coming with the film titled Inji Vellam. The film stars Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles. The film has the Kolkota backdrop and according to the latest, the film's shooting has been wrapped.The pace at which the shooting has been wrapped is becoming the talk of the town. The project was announced on 23 July and in three months the production of the film has been completed.Rahman is the music director for the film bankrolled on Madras Talkies along with Lyca Productions and India Talkies. Plans are on to release the film during Pongal 2027. For Inji Vellam, Vijay Sethupathi is taking 60% less remuneration than his market value. Netflix has acquired the rights of the film for a fancy sum.The film also gives Mani Ratnam an opportunity to explore a romantic narrative with two performers known for their understated approach to characterisation.Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Inji Vellam speed surprises all

Inji Vellam reaches the finish line

Mega Star Chiranjeevi is set to flex his muscles at the box office turning Kaaka during Sankranti 2027. The film directed by Bobby is releasing on 13 Jan 2027 and expectations are high as Chiranjeevi and Bobby earlier came up with the blockbuster Waltair Veerayya.According to the &nbsp;latest, the film's shooting is progressing at a supersonic pace. Inside talk is more than 75% shooot has been completed and the makers set themselves a target to complete the shoot by the first week of December. Anurag Kashyap is playing the role of a powerful police in the film. Buzz is he will have multiple variations in his srole.The film has family emotions and inside talk is story willbe special. Bobby penned the story in such a way to show Chiranjeevi in a completely &nbsp;different avatar. Thaman is the music director while Anaswara Rajan, Nivetha Pethuraj, Sunil and Getup Srinu is playing important role.The film is bankrolled on &nbsp;KVN Productions banner in a prestigious manner. The film's title glimpse got tremendous response from all quarters. Chiranjeevi will be seen in the role of a powerful don in the film.

Latest developments in Kaaka

Inside happenings of Kaaka

Ujjwal Nikam on his biopic Prahaar. Rajkummar Rao is starring in a film titled Prahaar which is releasing on 16 October 2026. The film is the biopic on 26/11 trial prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam.Ujjawal Nikam speaking to scribes revealed "My first condition was there would be no glorification of any character, including me. And all the real names would be used. Let me appreciate Mr Rajkummar Rao as he lived like Ujjwal Nikam. My colleagues praised his performance. Many lawyers who watched the film asked me if he lived me. I said, 'No, he did not live with me for a single day'. Because Raj is usually very silent and would speak softly."While praising Rao's "body language," Nikam added, "This is Ujjwal Nikam. I certify him completely. He could go to court on my behalf. He can play my role."Wamiqa Gabbi, Sikandar Kher, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nassar and Ashish Vidyarthi are playing important roles in the film. The film is directed by Pulkit.---- Pramod Nandivada

‘Prahaar’: Ujjwal Nikam Compliments Rajkummar Rao

Ujjwal Nikam on his biopic Prahaar

Sai Pallavi joins Kalki 2898AD sequel. Prabhas' upcoming film Kalki 2898AD sequel is generating interest among movie lovers. The film is a sci fi thriller directed by Nag Ashwin. The film's first part did well at the box office and now all eyes are on the second part.In the meantime, it is known that Deepika Padukone walked out of the project citing differences over working conditions. For long rumours have been floating that Sai Pallavi is being roped in to play an important role in the film.Now, inside talk is the Sai Pallavi will be entering the sets and she will be starting shooting for her role from 17 and 18 of October. The makers are maintaining secrecy over Sai Pallavi's role in the film.The film stars legends like Amitabh Bachchan &nbsp;and Kamal Haasan in important roles. Santosh Narayanan is the music director for the film produced by Vyjayanthi Movies in prestigious manner.---- Pramod Nandivada

Talented beauty enters Kalki 2898 AD sequel

Sai Pallavi joins Kalki 28908 AD sequel

The makers of Ramayana have reportedly locked November 5 as the film’s release date, building excitement around one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious mythological projects. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film brings the timeless Indian epic to the big screen with a star studded cast and a large scale cinematic vision.Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi portrays Sita, and Yash takes on the role of Ravana. The project has generated considerable interest through its casting and visual scale, with audiences eager to see how the filmmakers interpret the epic for contemporary viewers. However, release details should be checked against an official announcement from the production team. Dil Raju is releasing the film in Two Telugu States through his SVC company.The reported November release places Ramayana within the lucrative Diwali festive period, when audiences traditionally turn out for major theatrical releases. Earlier discussions reportedly included different release strategies across international markets, but a simultaneous worldwide launch would allow fans in multiple territories to experience the film together.Reports have also suggested paid premiere shows on the evening of November 4, with ticket bookings potentially opening on Dussehra. These details remain subject to official confirmation. With its celebrated source material, prominent cast and ambitious production, Ramayana is shaping up to be a major talking point among moviegoers awaiting its theatrical arrival. - Veda &nbsp;

Mythological Epic Arrives on November 5

Ramayana Release Date Officially Announced

Megastar Chiranjeevi has expressed optimism about Andhra Pradesh’s development, observing visible changes in infrastructure and rural administration compared with the past. During his visit to Kapileswarapuram in East Godavari district on Sunday, he inaugurated a healthcare centre established jointly by GSL Hospital and Surya Charitable Trust, stressing the importance of accessible medical services.Speaking about the state’s progress, Chiranjeevi pointed to improved roads and the changing position of local panchayats. He said development was happening gradually and expressed hope that continued progress would benefit people across Andhra Pradesh. He also acknowledged improvements in healthcare and urged the state to move forward while ensuring fairness and better opportunities for everyone.The actor also spoke about cancer awareness, urging people not to wait until the disease reaches an advanced stage before seeking medical attention. He highlighted the importance of early detection and regular screening, particularly for breast and cervical cancer. Sharing his family’s approach to preventive health checks, he encouraged women to take their health seriously and undergo appropriate medical examinations.Chiranjeevi thanked his fans for the affection that continues to motivate him to remain active in films. He also raised concerns about plastic pollution and encouraged environmentally conscious habits. The event was attended by GSL Medical College chairman Ganni Bhaskara Rao, Surya Charitable Trust founder GVB Chowdary, public representatives and other dignitaries. His positive remarks on Andhra Pradesh’s development subsequently sparked debate on social media. - Veda

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Chiranjeevi Inaugurates Healthcare Centre in Kapileswarapuram 

Megastar Makes Key Remarks on AP Development

Ranabaali, the upcoming period action entertainer starring Vijay Deverakonda and directed by Rahul Sankrityan, is generating considerable buzz ahead of its worldwide release on October 16. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film features Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead. The latest lyrical video of ‘Kobali’ has added fresh momentum to the film’s promotions.The song has caught attention for its intense musical arrangement and commanding vocals. Popular composer duo Ajay–Atul have crafted a powerful sound that complements the film’s rugged setting. Keshava Aditya penned the lyrics, while V. M. Mahalingam lends his voice, bringing energy and intensity to the track.Vijay Deverakonda’s raw appearance and the song’s dramatic visuals stand out, offering a glimpse into the film’s period backdrop. The forceful beats and striking presentation give ‘Kobali’ the feel of a battle anthem, building curiosity about how music and action will come together in Rahul Sankrityan’s ambitious project.With its historical setting, action driven narrative and the popular pairing of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, Ranabaali is among the upcoming Telugu films drawing attention. The release of ‘Kobali’ has strengthened the promotional campaign, while audiences now await the film to see Vijay in a distinctly intense role. - Veda &nbsp;

Ranabaali Second Song Kobali Grabs Attention

Vijay Deverakonda Fierce Avatar In Kobali From Ranabaali Raises Expectations

Movie lovers cheated with dubbed films ticket hikes. Of late, the makers of almost all the Telugu films are going for ticket rates hike. What is surprising all is the makers of even the dubbed films are going for ticket rates hikes. The price hikes for the tickets for all movies and even dubbed films is making movie lovers cheated. A distributor questioned “When Rajinikanth film is being offered at around Rs 180 in Tamil Nadu, why should Telugu audiences pay more? It amounts to taking advantage of Telugu moviegoers, who have traditionally supported films across industries.” He says “Instead of increasing ticket prices in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, they should leave some money in the pockets of audiences, especially during the festive season in October and other expenses.” Lagadapati Sridhar says “Ticket pricing has to be moderated. Many can learn from Dhurandhar, which had minted gold, collecting around Rs 1,000 crore gross in a week despite lower ticket rates.” He adds “Telugu viewers are among the most passionate movie lovers. They watch stars like Ranveer Singh, Rajinikanth, Yash and Dulquer Salmaan with the same enthusiasm as they do Telugu superstars. You won't find such an audience anywhere else.” He concludes “Cinema is an art form and has to be affordable for common man who would like to visit a theatre with family or he would be forced to come alone due to premium tickets. Huge success of Telugu films like 'Maa Inti Bangaram' to 'Irumudi' showed that nominal ticket rates are justified.”---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Ticket hikes for dubbed films: Movie lovers cheated

Movie lovers cheated with dubbed films ticket hikes

&nbsp;Excitement is on for Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj's project. Lokesh Kagaraj's films has special flavor with racy screenplay, powwerful roles unexpected twists and action sequences.Howwever, everything changed with the disaster of Rajinikanth's Coolie. His story selection and screenplay has been panned by everyone. So Lokesh Kanagaraj is keen to show his power and prove to all with Allu Arjun's project.Though rumours spread that Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj project has been shelved, the rumours have been rebutted. Lokesh created a strong impact with Khaithi, Vikram and Leo. Coolie brought him down and sent him a powerful lesson that despite all the top stars and cameos, if story is weak, result will be a diaster.So Lokesh Kanagaraj should be careful and realise that hero elevations and action sequences will not save the film. The film should have strong scenes and powerful story telling. The cameos should have importance rather than unncessary twists. Allu Arjun paid attention to the script and gave his inputs to Lokesh Kanagaraj and asked him to develop on the story in two to three months. Currently Allu Arjun is busy with Atlee's Raaka. Allu Arjun is of the opinion that instead of making chages after going to sets, it is better to get things right before hand itself. -- Pramod Nandivada

Allu Arjun leaving no stone for AK23

Allu Arjun going allout for Lokesh Kanagaraj project

Over the last few days, rumours have been floating thick and fast that the upcoming project of Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj got shelved. Rumours spread that Allu Arjun was not satisfied with the narration of Lokesh Kanagaraj.Though Allu Arjun team tried to rubbish all the rumours, there were no takers. In the midst of all this, Lokesh Kanagaraj today shook social media by sharing his picture along with Allu Arjun. Both are seen holding discussions and fans are super excited.Reports are coming that the makers will soon come up with the exciting updates regarding the project. Anirudh Ravichander is the music director for the project. Top names from the industry are getting associated with the project.Mythri Movie Makers are bankrolling the project and the project will go to sets once Allu Arjun wraps his current project Raaka with Atlee.- Pramod Nandivada

Star Director shakes Social Media with Icon Star

Lokesh Kanagaraj-Allu Arjun snap shuts down rumours

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

Mayookha Review

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

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

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Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: What's BehindHanuman Ansh, turned out to be blockbuster creating a sensation in Bollywood after releasing as an unknown entity. The film is now releasing in Telugu on 9 October 2026. Let us see whether the same magic is repeated in Telugu by Hanuman Ansh.Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: Story ReviewHanuman Ansh story is all about a youngster Lakshmi Narayan Sharma and his journey to become the famous Neem Karoli Baba and the experiences of him and those associated with him in the process.Lakshmi Narayan Sharma (Shobhinaw Satyaa) becomes a devotee of Lord Hanuman after the tragic incident in his life. What is the tragic incident and how he goes on to become Neem Karoli Baba, what roles freedom fighter Ram Nandan Bhosale (Chandan K Anand ), Mahant ji ( Anil Rastogi), Gopal (Bhagwan Das Patel),Sudi (Sugandha Malhotra), Radheshyam (Gautam Tripathi), Inspector Dharam Singh( Gulshan Pandey), Daroga Nasir Khan(Rajiv Mishra), Parvati(Neha Paranjpe),Banshidhar(Udaysinh Rajput),Shubhankar(Sadvik Sharma),Mr Francis(Aleksei Danilov),Hariram(Santosh Dixit ), Jagdish(Rajnish Srivastava), Champaklal(Aman Mehta),Hiren(Yash Pandey),Shankar(Brijpal Singh) form the interesting part of the narration.Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewShobhinaw Satyaa breathed life into the role. He virtually lived in the role of the Neem Karoli Baba. He looked realistic with his screen presence. He showed good emotions and expressions and carried the film on his shoulders.Others also perfomed well in their roles.Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewHanuman Ansh story is penned by Vishal Chaturvedi. The story is based on the book Divine Detour: That Changed My Life authored by Vishal Chaturvedi himself. Right from the first scene till the last, he euologized the spiritual and devotional strengths of Karoli Baba.The first half is interesting with the childhood happenings in the life of baba and his journey in search of the Lord. The first half is racy with episodes involving freedom fighter. The first half screen play is decent and sets the tone for the second half.The second half also continues in the same vein but after the passage of the narration , one gets a feeling that the pace slowed down and the tone assumed monotonous and routine shades. The docu Style screenplay on the second half with no real twists and turns impacted the story. The pre climax and climax is loaded with scenes involving goosebumps. The film ends on a decent tone.Sadhu Sushil Tiwari with his music spread spirituality and divinity. The songs are shot on the realistic and authentic way. His background music added value to the narration.Vishal Bawa's Cinematography is appealing. He showed the scenes in a beautiful way. The editing of Shankh Rajadhyaksha is sleek through out the film except for few scenes where it slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are good and effective and Telugu dubbing is realistic. Production values are good.Hanuman Ansh Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Sadhu Sushil Tiwari</li><li>Dialogues</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>Music</li></ul>Hanuman Ansh Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow Pace</li><li>Docu Style Narration</li></ul>Hanuman Ansh(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Hanuman Ansh spreads divinity. Shobhinaw Satyaa came up with captivating performance of the lifetime and director Vishal Chaturvedi's story is decent. The screenplay is racy to some extent and direction is decent. The script is ok and after a period of time, screenplay turned out to be uni dimensional. Considering the above elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.75 rating for Hanuman Ansh.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: What's BehindSree Vishnu has built a reputation for entertaining audiences with his natural comic timing and films that explore different genres. He now arrives with Comrade Kalyan, a comedy entertainer set against the backdrop of Naxal activity in the 1990s. Directed by Janakiram Marella and presented by Kona Venkat, the film attempts to mix romance, comedy and serious situations. Let us see how far Sree Vishnu's latest outing succeeds in entertaining audiences.Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: Story ReviewKalyan (Sree Vishnu) runs a theatre on lease in a village and has a special interest in screening films featuring R. Narayana Murthy. His life takes a turn when he falls in love with Sitara (Mahima Nambiar), a young woman from Odisha. Just as he prepares to express his feelings, an unexpected development pushes him into a difficult situation, forcing him to take a decision that changes his life.The story connects Kalyan's personal troubles with his mother Sarasathamma (Radhika Sarathkumar), Sitara's family and the conflict involving the police and Naxal groups. An IPS officer, George Kutti (Shine Tom Chacko), and several other characters become part of the unfolding drama. How Kalyan gets caught up in these developments and what follows form the rest of the story.Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: Artists' PerformancesSree Vishnu does his best to keep the film engaging with his familiar comic timing. He manages to generate laughs in a few sequences, but the character itself does not offer much novelty. The writing limits his performance, leaving him with little opportunity to explore different shades of the role.Mahima Nambiar gets limited scope despite playing a key character in the story. Satya provides some entertaining moments, although his comedy does not work consistently. Sudarshan also contributes to a few lighter sequences. Radhika Sarathkumar makes her presence felt, while Shine Tom Chacko gets a routine police officer role that does not fully utilise his abilities.The supporting cast includes Vennela Kishore, Brahmaji, Upendra Limaye, Sai Chand, Shatru, Srikanth Iyengar and others. Most of them play their parts adequately, but the writing gives several characters little room to make a lasting impression. Some comedy sequences also feel forced rather than naturally emerging from the situations.Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: Technicians' ReviewDirector Janakiram Marella chooses an interesting backdrop by bringing together village life, romance, comedy and Naxal activity. The idea offers scope for an entertaining story with a different flavour, but the execution remains uneven. The first half spends considerable time on romantic and comic episodes, many of which feel routine. The screenplay struggles to connect these scenes to the main conflict in a convincing manner.The second half offers opportunities to move into more serious territory, but the film continues to rely heavily on comedy. The shift between humour and drama does not always feel natural, and the emotional moments lack the impact needed to strengthen the story. A few sequences work, but the overall narration would have benefited from tighter writing and better pacing.Vijai Bulganin's music is decent, with a couple of songs working reasonably well on screen. The background score supports the proceedings without becoming a major highlight. Sai Sriram's cinematography captures the setting adequately, while the production values are satisfactory. Chota K Prasad's editing could have been sharper, as several scenes drag and affect the film's pace. The dialogues offer occasional laughs but rely too often on familiar double-meaning humour.Comrade Kalyan Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Sree Vishnu's comic timing</li><li>A few entertaining sequences</li><li>Some songs and decent production values</li></ul>Comrade Kalyan Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Routine story and screenplay</li><li>Uneven comedy</li><li>Weak emotional connect</li><li>Slow narration in several portions</li></ul>Comrade Kalyan(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisComrade Kalyan has a workable premise and a capable lead actor, but the film does not make the most of either. Sree Vishnu tries to carry the proceedings with his comic timing, and a few sequences provide entertainment. However, repetitive humour, weak characterisation and an uneven screenplay prevent the film from becoming a consistently engaging entertainer.The Naxal backdrop could have added weight to the story, but the narrative struggles to balance its serious elements with the comedy. Better writing and tighter editing might have made a significant difference. The film has enough moments to offer some entertainment, but it falls short of delivering a satisfying theatrical experience throughout.Considering its performances, occasional laughs and technical merits alongside its writing and pacing issues, CineJosh rates Comrade Kalyan 2.5/5.

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&nbsp;Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: What's BehindSandalwood film Premada Oorelli, which turned out to be a successful outing in Kannada, is releasing in Telugu as Premane Oorilo. Let us see whether the film manages to connect with Telugu audiences.Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Story ReviewPremane Oorilo revolves around relationships, love and the impact of people's mindsets and preconceived notions.Santhu aka Santosh (Shree Raam) has been focused on helping his father Naganna (Rangayana Raghu) with agriculture since childhood. Naganna has his own dreams about his son's marriage. The entry of village tomboy Vasantha (Ramika Shivu) and foreign-returned Rukmini (Thapaswini Poonacha) changes the situation.How Santosh handles the situation and where his relationships eventually lead form the crux of the story.Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewShree Raam is decent in his role and makes an impact in a few emotional scenes in the second half. Ramika Shivu is good as the tomboyish Vasantha and handles the emotional portions well. Her traditional look also brings a different shade to the character.Thapaswini Poonacha is fine as the foreign-returned girl and delivers a passable performance. Rangayana Raghu once again proves his experience and elevates several scenes with his performance. The actor playing the grandmother also does well, while the rest of the cast perform adequately.Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Technical ReviewDirector Manoj Kumar comes up with a familiar triangular love story set against a village backdrop. The first half focuses on character introductions, village life, one-sided love and comedy before building towards the interval twist. However, the proceedings take time to reach the point.The second half shifts towards marriage, life after marriage, emotions and a flashback. Though some emotional sequences work, the narration becomes stretched in places. The flashback follows a somewhat old-school treatment, but it is handled reasonably well. The climax delivers the expected emotional impact.The songs composed by Sunaad Gowtham are soothing and melodious. The background score also adds value to the emotional scenes. Rajkanth SK's cinematography is one of the film's better aspects, beautifully capturing the village setting.Editing by Harshith Prabhu could have been tighter, as some scenes slow down the proceedings. The Telugu dubbing also suffers from lip-sync issues in places. Production values are decent and the dialogues work in a few scenes.Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Performances</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>Music and BGM</li><li>Emotional sequences</li></ul> Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow narration</li><li>Predictable storyline</li><li>Stretched second half</li><li>Telugu dubbing issues</li></ul> Premane Oorilo (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisOverall, Premane Oorilo is a familiar emotional love story that works in parts. The predictable storyline and slow narration prevent it from becoming a compelling romantic drama, but the performances, village backdrop, music and a few emotional sequences give the film some engaging moments. The second half has better emotional impact despite the stretched treatment.Considering all these elements, CineJosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Premane Oorilo. &nbsp;

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Anakapalli (2026) Movie: What's BehindVikram Sahidev and Sandhya Vasishta are coming before the audience with the rural action drama Anakapalli. Khagesh Tammineni has directed the film, while Trinadha Rao Nakkina provided the story and screenplay. Tarak Ponnappa appears in a crucial role. Let us see how the film fares.Anakapalli (2026) Movie: Story ReviewAnakapalli is set against a rural backdrop and revolves around Surya (Vikram Sahidev), a youngster whose life changes after entering a world dominated by local gangster Bullet (Tarak Ponnappa). Love, loyalty, family emotions and the gangster backdrop drive the narrative.The basic conflict has enough scope for an engaging rural action drama, but the screenplay does not extract the full potential from the setup. Several developments are predictable, and the narration takes considerable time to reach the important moments.Anakapalli (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewVikram Sahidev puts in a sincere performance and handles the emotional portions reasonably well. He shows improvement in the action and serious sequences.Tarak Ponnappa is one of the better aspects of the film. His screen presence and intensity suit the gangster role, particularly in the confrontation scenes.Sandhya Vasishta gets a limited role and performs adequately. Indraja and the supporting cast are fine in their respective parts.Anakapalli (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewTrinadha Rao Nakkina's story uses a familiar rural action template. There are some effective emotional beats, but the screenplay lacks the sharpness required to make the drama consistently engaging.The film takes time to settle and several scenes feel stretched. The second half has a few emotional and action moments, but the predictable proceedings reduce their impact.Davzand's background score supports the intense portions, while the cinematography captures the rural atmosphere well. Editing should have been tighter, as the slow stretches affect the overall pace.Director Khagesh Tammineni succeeds in creating the required rustic setting and gets decent performances from the cast. However, the film needed a stronger screenplay, better pacing and more compelling conflict to leave a lasting impression.Anakapalli Movie: Highlights<ul><li>Rustic rural backdrop</li><li>Tarak Ponnappa's performance</li><li>Vikram Sahidev's sincere effort</li><li>A few emotional sequences</li><li>Background score</li></ul>Anakapalli Movie: Drawbacks<ul><li>Routine storyline</li><li>Predictable proceedings</li><li>Slow narration</li><li>Uneven screenplay</li><li>Lengthy scenes</li></ul>Anakapalli (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisOn the whole, Anakapalli has a promising rural backdrop and gets some support from the performances, particularly Vikram Sahidev and Tarak Ponnappa. However, the familiar storyline, predictable screenplay and slow narration prevent the film from turning its rustic setup into an engaging theatrical experience.The film works in patches, but the effective moments are not enough to overcome the weaknesses in the writing and pacing.

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Sigma(2026) Movie: What's BehindSundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah's Sigma directed by Jason Vijay is releasing on 2 October 2026. The film is attracting the attention of all as it happens to be the debut of Tamil Nadu CM Vijay and many Telugu celebrities praising his skills. Let us see what impact the film made on movie lovers.Sigma(2026) Movie: Story ReviewSigma story revolves around a youngster who struggles to repay his debts and what steps he takes to overcome them.Guru (Sundeep Kishan) in order to come out of the debts lands in a bigger problem. Where this leads to and what role Sam ( Faria Abdullah), Veerayya Reddy ( Sampath Raj), Vincent ( Shiv Pandit) form the interesting developments.Sigma(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSundeep Kishan got the role that offered nothing much to show variations. He got the similar kind of role which he played many times in his earlier films. He just passed through the motions with out offering nothing much. He did justice to his character as per the story.Faria Abdullah is just ok in her role. She couldn't be faulted because he role is badly written and got no chance to show her acting talent.The film stars numerous actors but all got limited roles. Raju Sundaram is ok with his role to entertain with his comic timing. Shiv Pandit as the villain can't up with blank expressions. Sampath Raj is fine in his role but he over acted at times.Sigma(2026) Movie: Technical ReviewSigma story is penned by Jason Vijay. The entire narration in the first half is just predictable. The first half highlighted the hero's problems and troubles and his scenes with the heroine. Even the other scenes featuring other actors ended up testing the patience of the viewers.The interval sequence though routine adds little interest. This sets the tone for the second half. Things hit the downhill in the second half with scenes coming in an artificial manner. The weak villains turn the film into a bore fest.The pre climax and climax adds no value. Everything looks silly and laughable. People heaven a sigh of relief when the film ends as they finally came out of the torture.Thaman's tunes didn't add value to the narration. All the songs turned extremely bad and failed to make an impact. His background music is a roller coaster ride. At times he elevated some scenes but most of the times he followed the same template.Krishan Vasanth's Cinematography is as per the narration. It is just in sync with the story. The editing of Praveen KL is decent to some extent in the first half but the second half left many unnecessary scenes that slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are just ok. Production values are below average.Sigma Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Nothing</li></ul>Sigma Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Story, Screenplay, Direction</li><li>Illogical Scenes</li><li>Weak Antagonists</li><li>Outdated Plot</li></ul>Sigma(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Sigma turns out to be failed formula. The performances disappoints in no time while director Jason Vijay who hails from Gen Z shocks all with this outdated duty. Many such films came earlier and he offered nothing new. His story turned out to be weak and Screenplay, Direction tuned below average. All the scenes and the entire narration became outdated and loaded with illogical sequences. Jason Vijay treated with beaten to death formula. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.25 rating for Sigma.&nbsp;

Sigma Review

Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: What's BehindThella Kaagitham comes with a youthful story built around teenage love and the consequences of an unexpected pregnancy. Harsh Roshan and Nakshatra lead the film, while the makers attempt to balance a serious subject with comedy and romance. The premise has enough scope for an engaging drama, but the execution becomes the deciding factor.Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: &nbsp;ReviewRamu (Harsh Roshan) and Aasha (Nakshatra) are school-going youngsters who fall in love. Their relationship takes an unexpected turn after they make a mistake, leaving them to face consequences far beyond what they imagined. The film follows their struggle and the people around them as they deal with the situation.The basic idea has emotional potential, but the screenplay takes a familiar route. The first half has some lighter moments and moves reasonably well, while the second half becomes predictable and loses its grip.Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewHarsh Roshan does well in the lead role and brings the required energy to the character. Nakshatra makes a decent debut and has good screen presence. Deepak Mali gets some entertaining moments, while the supporting cast performs adequately. Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewVijay Bulganin's music and background score are among the better aspects of the film. K.V. Guhan's cinematography is neat and suits the setting. The editing could have been sharper, particularly in the second half.The bigger issue lies with the writing and direction. The subject demands stronger emotional handling, but several scenes feel stretched and predictable. The film needed a tighter screenplay to make its central conflict work.Thella Kaagitham Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Harsh Roshan's performance</li><li>Nakshatra's screen presence</li><li>Music and background score</li><li>Some entertaining first-half portions</li></ul>Thella Kaagitham Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable writing</li><li>Slow second half</li><li>Weak emotional impact</li><li>Stretched scenes</li></ul>Thella Kaagitham(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisThella Kaagitham starts with a subject that could have made for an engaging youthful drama, and the first half manages to keep things moving with comedy, romance and a few decent moments. Harsh Roshan is comfortable in his role, and Nakshatra makes a reasonably good impression in her debut.The problem is that the film never builds enough strength around its central conflict. Once the story moves into the more serious portions, the predictable writing becomes difficult to ignore. The emotional scenes do not land as strongly as intended, while the second half takes too long to reach its conclusion.There are a few positives in the performances and music, but they are not enough to overcome the screenplay issues. With a tighter narrative and more convincing emotional writing, the film could have made better use of its subject. CineJosh goes with a 2 rating for Thella Kaagitham.

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Tatvam(2026) Movie: What's BehindSmall budget film Tatvam is releasing on 2 October 2026. The film stars Dinesh Tej and Dhasvika Kinthalli under the direction of Arjun Kola. Let us see what the film offered to movie lovers.Tatvam(2026) Movie: Story ReviewTatvam story revolves around the happenings in the life of the aspiring SI while investigating a case and where this leads to form the interesting developments.Kalyan, ( Dinesh Tej), aspires to be the SI and he lands in a murder mystery and his investigation leads to surprising revelations. What are those surprising revelations and what roles Soumya aka Bujjamma (,Dhasvika Kinthalli), president Murthy, Rangarao, Venkat Rao ( Kittayya), Lakshmana, Friend Bharat, Kishore Babu, Gopi ( Anand Bharathi), SI Bangaraju and others form the interesting part.Tatvam(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewDinesh Tej is good in the role of the cop. He showed good emotions and expressions as a police officer and also as the person who gets attracted towards a girl after a long time.Dhasvika Kinthalli looked good on the screen. However she got limited dialogues and screen presence. Others performed according to their roles.Tatvam(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewThe story of Tatwam is written by Arjun Kola. He tried to attract all with the murder mystery in the backdrop of rural atmosphere. He starts the narration in an interesting way and sets the tone for the investigation. The first half sails of smoothly in a slow and steady manner before it ends with the interesting twist setting the stage for the second half.The second half proceeds in a predictable way with the pressure from the top officials regarding investigation and the protagonist trying to get green signal from the female lead for his love. The film finally ends with the interesting development.The story though turns decent but the narration treads in a slow manner like serial like presentation. This diluted the intensity levels of the already predictable narration. The screenplay is uni dimensional and offered nothing new. Direction turned out to be average.The music of Chaitan Bharadwaj is melodious. The songs are very few and we shot in an appealing manner. His background music is in sync with the story and added value to the narration. Bharat Patti with his cinematography showed the rural and village atmosphere in a realistic and natural way. The editing of Viplav Nyshadam could have been better as there are many scenes and elements that are repetitive and slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are ok and production values are average.Tatvam Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Interesting Plot</li><li>Music</li><li>Cinematography</li></ul>Tatvam Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow Pace</li><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Illogical Scenes</li></ul>Tatvam(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Tatvam turns out of be a routine murder mystery. The cast and crew tried their best to come up with a quality product. However, it seems the budget constraints prevented them from doing so. Director Arjun Kola came up with a murder mystery and tried to add spiritual touch but after couple of dialogues , he completely ignores it. He then tried to increase the interest levels with the investigation and blending it with romantic elements. Little fine-tuning of the script, including twists and turns would could make the film even better. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Tatvam.

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Dorothy(2026) Movie: What's BehindKarthik Subbaraj's Dorothy has been hogging in the limelight ever since its release in Tamil one week back on 25 Sep 2026. The film got standing ovation at the Toronto International Film Festival on 11 Sep 2026. The film stars Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikanth and the controversial topic is attracting the ire of everyone. The film's OTT rights have been bagged for a fancy sum by Netflix. Let us see how the film impacts Telugu movie lovers on 2 October 2026.Dorothy(2026) Movie: Story ReviewDorothy story revolves around two friends and how their relationship transforms with the entry of a beautiful girl. Right from their childhood, Karthi (Rishikanth) and Subbu(Sananth) forge an inseparable relationship in the backdrop of the dark world. However their lives takes a drastic turn with the entry of a beautiful girl Dorothy (Keerthy Suresh).Where this leads to and what roles Whistle Veeraiya (Muthukumar), Transgender (Jeeva Subramanian), Thangamalar (Muthazhagi), and others form the rest of the developments.Dorothy(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewKeerthy Suresh got very limited role in the film. However she breathed life in her character and captivates all with her graceful presence and performance. Rishikanth and Sananth performed well in their roles and did full justice creating the maximum impact. Others like Ramachandran Durairaj, Soundararaja, Muthazhagi, Jeeva Subramanian, Muthukumar, Gajaraj performed according to their roles.Dorothy(2026) Movie: Technical ReviewDorothy story is penned by Karthik Subbaraj. He is known to come with hard hitting films and even Dorothy is nothing new. He chose to address the controversial topics in the story. He narrated the first half highlighting the friendship, bonding and emotions between the two friends. With his humor that is black, Karthik Subbaraj lived up to his reputation.He then makes a drastic shift in the second half. While he touched on the contentious issues in the second half, at times, he ended up confusing viewers. Through Dorothy, he did not deviate from one topic to another but chose to address in all the problems in a powerful, hardhitting and logical manner.He showed clarity of thought in his narration and this made a powerful impact on the viewers. He addressed casteism, violence, patriarchy, gender politics and discrimination. After highlighting the major problem or the controversial issue, he normalised it in the society. Though he did not glorify for the LGBT rights, he just normalised it.However for all the powerful elements, Karthik Subbaraj's narration turned out to be preachy. The story and narration irritate all sections of viewers not only conservatives but also those who fight for the rights of LGBTQIA+ allies.The cinematography of S Thirunavukkarasu is captivating. He showed the raw and rustic elements in a natural and impactful manner. He used the camera angles capturing the expressions of various actors to perfection. He also showed the fights in a chilling way. Music maestro Ilayaraja added value and soul to the film with his music and background score elevating the emotions. The editing of Ganesh Siva is fine and could have been better at times. Production values are grand.Dorothy Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Bold Topic</li><li>Performances</li></ul>Dorothy Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Preachy Elements</li><li>Controversial Subject</li></ul>Dorothy(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Dorothy turns out to be a bold take on contentious issues. Karthik Subbaraj should be complimented for touching a controversial topic. He is aided by the top performances from the cast and crew. However, Karthik Subbaraj after the interesting first half and the bold second half, however failed to address the problems in the more powerful manner.Some characters are underwritten and some of the dialogues delivered by them looked forced as if praising the director. Some of the dialogues turned preachy and everything turns preachy and predictable after the passage of time. Karthik Subbaraj in his excitement to add more power and punch failed to with his failure in clarity of thought on where and how to end the film and which direction he should take if forward. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Dorothy.

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Don't Trouble The Trouble(2026) Movie: What's BehindFahadh Faasil's Don't Trouble The Trouble arrived with considerable curiosity, thanks to the Rajamouli family and Arka Media Works association, along with the promotional push from several top stars. The trailer also created interest with Balakrishna's voice-over and the film's unusual magical-adventure setup. With that kind of attention around it, expectations were naturally high. The question is whether the film manages to deliver the same spark once the actual story begins.Don't Trouble The Trouble(2026) Movie: Story ReviewThe story revolves around Suri (Fahadh Faasil), a carefree man who is constantly looking for ways to make quick money. His attempt to outsmart a dangerous politician, Aslam Bhai (Mahesh Manjrekar), lands him in a difficult situation. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a little girl, Divya (Ssara Palekar). The connection between the two and the trouble surrounding them forms the main conflict.Krishna (Subbaraju), Pratap (Saurabh Sachdeva) and Divya's parents become part of Suri's journey, but the screenplay struggles to turn this simple premise into a consistently engaging ride.Don't Trouble The Trouble(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewShashank Yeleti comes up with an idea that tries to mix fantasy, emotion and entertainment, but the execution doesn't completely bring those elements together. The film takes time to establish its world and characters, while the emotional thread that should hold the story together remains underdeveloped.The first half has a few entertaining moments, but the proceedings move along familiar lines. Some curiosity is created around the interval, giving the film a temporary lift. The second half, however, loses momentum and becomes increasingly uneven. The pre-climax provides some relief, but by then the film has already struggled to maintain the required engagement.The biggest issue is the screenplay. The basic premise had enough room for a fun and emotional entertainer, but several scenes feel stretched and the narrative doesn't always follow a convincing internal logic. The film also seems caught between different kinds of audiences, never fully settling into either a children's fantasy adventure or a proper family entertainer.Fahadh Faasil does his part sincerely and once again proves his ability to bring personality to even a limited character. He has also dubbed his own lines in Telugu. However, the role itself doesn't provide enough material for him to unleash the range and spontaneity he is capable of.Ssara Palekar is adorable and delivers a decent performance, though the emotional portions could have had greater impact. Subbaraju is adequate, while Saurabh Sachdeva's character feels underwritten and confusing in places. Mahesh Manjrekar fits the part but isn't given anything particularly memorable. Venkatesh Kakamanu and the rest of the cast perform as required.Don't Trouble The Trouble(2026) Movie: Technical ReviewKaala Bhairava's music doesn't leave a major impression, while the background score also fails to consistently elevate the important moments. Brad Francis' cinematography is one of the better aspects of the film, with the camera work giving several locations a natural and visually appealing treatment.Praveen Anthony's editing could have been tighter, particularly in the portions where the narrative begins to drag. The production values are decent and the film gets the required visual support, but the technical elements aren't enough to compensate for the screenplay issues.Don't Trouble The Trouble Movie: AdvantagesFahadh Faasil's performanceA few entertaining stretchesCinematographyInteresting basic premiseDon't Trouble The Trouble Movie: DisadvantagesUneven screenplayMissing emotional depthFamiliar treatmentSlow portionsSecond halfDon't Trouble The Trouble(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisDon't Trouble The Trouble had all the ingredients to become an interesting fantasy entertainer, but the final product doesn't fully capitalise on them. The central idea has scope, and Fahadh Faasil brings his usual commitment to the character, but the screenplay doesn't give him enough material to make the proceedings consistently engaging.The film works in parts, particularly when it leans into its lighter moments and the relationship at the heart of the story. However, the emotional beats don't land strongly enough, while the second half becomes increasingly inconsistent. Some outdated and illogical stretches further weaken the impact.The Rajamouli family association and the strong promotional attention created considerable curiosity, but the film itself needed stronger writing to sustain those expectations. It isn't a complete washout, as there are a few moments and performances that work, but the overall experience remains uneven.Considering all these elements, CineJosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Don't Trouble The Trouble. &nbsp;

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Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali, directed by Rahul Sankrityan of Taxiwala fame is racing for a spectacular release on 16 October 2026 as Dasara special. The film stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead while Hollywood star Arnold Vosloo will be seen as a powerful villian.The film has a pre-independence era backdrop and Vijay Deverakonda will be seen in the role of Singanamala Ranabaali who fought against the British. Rashmika is playing the role of wife Jayamma.The makers now roped in star politician Annamalai to promote the film. Sharing the details, the makers shared his snap with Vijay Devarakonda along with the team. They posted "A HISTORIC CONVERSATION @annamalai_ Garu, @jsaideepak Garu, @TheDeverakonda Garu &amp; @Rahul_Sankrityn Garu talk about colonisation, our history, #Ranabaali and much more. Don't miss this one. Releasing on 14.10.26#Ranabaali GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON 16.10.26.#NeverForget #RanabaaliOnOct16th"The film's pre-release event will be held tomorrow at Shilpa Kala Vedika, Hyderabad. Ajay-Atul is the music director. Mythri Movie Makers are bankrolling the film in a prestigious manner.- Pramod Nandivada

Renowned politician to promote Ranabaali