A dazzling gathering of global celebrities, influential personalities and a powerful commitment to protecting the planet! On November 17, Mumbai is set to witness a historic event where entertainment, sports and environmental sustainability will come together on one prestigious platform. Founded by Prince William, the renowned ‘The Earthshot Prize 2026’ will be hosted in India for the first time.The grand ceremony will feature the presence of Prince William, along with prominent personalities such as Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor, Sachin Tendulkar, Shreya Ghoshal and Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek. A special performance by British band ‘Take That’ will add to the glamour and excitement of the evening.In the presence of approximately 5,000 guests, outstanding contributions towards environmental protection will be recognised across five categories. These include protecting nature, cleaning the air, safeguarding oceans, tackling waste and addressing climate change. The prestigious event aims to celebrate groundbreaking environmental solutions while inspiring the world to work towards a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future.

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It is not easy to achieve success in the film industry. Directors who once scored blockbusters are now reeling under string of flops.Sometime back Tamil director Shankar created a sensation and everyone used to draw inspiration and make films. Rajamouli who is one among them is now creating sensation while Shankar is reeling under the string of flops.Shankar who made his debut with Gentleman left everyone stunned. Later his &nbsp;films created a sensation. He earned the reputation that no one can match him using the technology and create graphics and visual wonders on the big screen and blending them with commercial elements. However over the last ten years his graph came so down that no one talking about him.Rajamouli now created sensation with visual extravaganze. He is now doing Varanasi with Mahesh Babu. The difference between Rajamouli and Shankar is Rajamouli has clarity over his story anhd from the small idea to the script development process, he ensures that there will not be even a single mistake. He plans everything as to what the story requires, the designing of the characcteres and where viewers get high moments and he presents them on screen in an engaging manner.So all his films turned out to be hits.But Shankar concentrates only on visuals and grandiose in the films and donot bother about other things and this impacted this films performances.Sujatha Ranganathan worked as a writer for Shankar's Gentelman till Robot as per Shankar's ideologies. However after his demise, Shankar's stories lacked the soul and this is resulting in flops.- Pramod Nandivada

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Contrast between Rajamouli and Shankar

Reason behind Rajamouli success and Shankar downfall

Prashanth Neel is coming to entertain with his upcoming mythological entertainer, Jai Hanuman. Expectations are high for the film as it is the sequel to the blockbuster film HanuMan.According to the latest, the film is progressing at a brisk pace, and the makers are shooting important scenes against the backdrop of extravagantly erected sets in Hyderabad. A source shared that they have created a special set for this mythological fantasy drama, and the shooting is progressing well. &nbsp;The film was launched in February, and it took time for the production to go to sets.The source added, ' Director Prashanth Varma was deeply involved in the pre-production work and wanted to get every detail right. Now the focus is on executing the film on a grand scale, as expectations are very high'Rishab Shetty is playing the role of Lord Hanuman, and Rana is playing an important role. Wamiqa Gabbi is the female lead in the film produced on Mythri Movie Makers' banner.- Pramod Nandivad

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Jai Hanuman progressing in Hyd

Jai Hanuman showing power in Hyd

Giri Babu, senior actor, director and producer passed away today leaving all tear struck. He passed away due to age related health issues while receiving treatment at KIMS, Hyderabad.Giri Babu was born as &nbsp;Yerra Seshagiri Rao on 8 June 1943 in Ravinuthala village, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh and entered film industry with Jagame Maya in 1973.He starred in more than 600 films and made a name for himself.He made an impact as a villain, comedian and character actor and shared screen presence with stalwarts like N.T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Krishna, Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna. . He went on to produce films like Devathalara Deevinchandi, Simha Garjana and Merupu Daadi, and directed Ranarangam, Indrajith and Nee Sukhame Ne Korukunna. He was the father of renowned actor Raghu Babu.Condolenses are pouring in from all quarters and Cinejosh expresses hearfelt condolences to the bereaved family.-- Nirvighn Nandivada &nbsp;

Sr actor Giri Babu passes away

Sr actor Giri Babu breathes his last

When many expected that Indian 3 willnot see the arclights following the disaster of Indian 2, sequel to the blockbuster film Indian, the makers sprang a surprise announcing the revival of the project.To the top of it, they also announced that the third part will be releasing during Pongal, 2027. Now startling revelations are coming that Kamal Haasan is not keen to release Indian 3 during Sankranti time.Sources say as the remunerations of various cast and crew are yet to be resolved, Kamal Haasan is not keen to release the film during Sankranti. More clarity should come regarding the same from the makers.Kajal Agarwal is the female lead in the project which stars SJ Suryah, Siddharth, Priya Bhavani Shankar and Bobby Simha are playing important roles. Anirudh Ravichander is the music director for the film produced on Lyca Productions banner.-- Pramod Nandivada

Kamal not keen on Indian 3

Kamal Haasan backstep on Indian 3

Anil Ravipudi has built an impressive box-office record with his Sankranthi films. While F2 collected around Rs 137 crore worldwide in 2019, his next three festival releases went on to cross the Rs 200 crore mark. Mahesh Babu's Sarileru Neekevvaru started that run in 2020, followed by Venkatesh's Sankranthiki Vasthunam in 2025 and Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu in 2026. The last two reportedly collected over Rs 250 crore and Rs 300 crore respectively.Anil's next release, January 12 Vidudala, featuring Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram, is scheduled for Sankranthi 2027. This film will be another test for the director, as audiences will be watching whether he can continue his festival success. He is also set to reunite with producer Dil Raju for another film targeting Sankranthi 2028.The casting of the 2028 project has already become a talking point. Pawan Kalyan, Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna are among the names doing the rounds for the lead role. However, Dil Raju has clarified that the hero will be decided after Anil narrates his story. Nothing has been finalised yet.With two Sankranthi releases lined up in consecutive years, Anil has an opportunity to extend his impressive box-office run. Can January 12 Vidudala take his success forward in 2027, and can he follow it up with another big hit in 2028? That makes his next two films particularly interesting.- Ashish

Anil Ravipudi's Sankranthi Outing Raises Expectations

Anil Ravipudi's Sankranthi Run Has a New Challenge

&nbsp;&nbsp;Kaaka makers gearing for massive promotions. Mega Star Chiranjeevi is getting ready to flex his muscles and show power at the box office during Sankranti turning Kaaka. The film directed by Bobby is slated for a grand release on 13 Jan 2027 as Sankranti special.Expectations are high on the project as Chiranjeevi and Bobby earlier came up with the mass actioner Waltair Veerayya. According to the latest, the makers came up with the crazy announcement. They shared tha they will start the promotions from December.They came up with the new power showing Chiranjeevi in the most intense manner. Thaman who is the music director posted &nbsp;“DECEMBER 1st Nunchi MEGASTART Promotional Sandhadi Start Chesthaamm. Sankranthi JAN 13th 2027 GATTIGA KODAAATHAM !! IzzzzzzzaaaaAaaaaa. Boss Megastar RAMPAGE.”The film stars Anaswara Rajan in the role of Chiranjeevi's daughter named Ammulu. Kabir Duhan Singh, Anurag Kashyap, Kabir Duhan Singh, Anaswara Rajan, Nivetha Pethuraj, Anurag Kashyap and Getup Srinu are playing important roles.- Pramod Nandivada

All set for Kaaka rampage

Kaaka makers gearing for massive promotions

&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy pushed back to next year. Mass Ka Das Vishwak Sen is known for mass action entertainers along with different genre films. He is starring in a film titled Legacy. The film is generating interest as it is a powerful political entertainer. The film is directed by Saikiran Reddy Daida and is progressing at a brisk pace.The makers today took a surprising decision to backoff from the box office war this year. The film which was supposed to release on 4 December 2026 will now be releasing in Feb 2027. The film stars Ekta Rathod as the female lead.Kay Kay Menon is playing the role of a powerful antagonist in the film. &nbsp;Kalaahi Media is producing Legacy which happens to be its secondary venture, while the first one is a horror film Pindam, helmed by Saikiran Reddy Daida.The film stars &nbsp;Murali Mohan, Rao Ramesh, Sachin Khedekar, Raja Ravindra, Rajeev Kanakala, Aneesh Kuruvilla, Khushee Ravi, Kalyani Natarajan, Collector Srinivas, Ravi Kaale, Amit Tiwari and others &nbsp;in important roles.- Pramod Nandivada

Legacy takes a backseat

Legacy pushed back to next year

&nbsp;&nbsp;Truth in Ramayana reshoot. Namit Tiwari's Ramayana first part is going great guns at the box office. Already reports are coming that the film's second part is progressing at a brisk pace and 60% of the shoot has been completed and the makers are planning to release the film during Diwali 2028.In the meantime, reports are coming that the makers are reshooting fe scenes. It is known that though the first part got good response, many criticised that the makers elevated Ravana's role to the next level and diluted the presence of Rama. Even the same happened in case of Soorpanakha. Ramayana second part will be wrapped in another six months.Many are questioning why the makers postponed the film to 2028 when most of the second part shoot has been completed.The makers are of the opinion that the criticism regarding few roles in the first part should be toned down and so they are planning to go for reshoots.Of late, sequels are failing in box office in Bollywood and the makers decided not to make such repeats. To the top of it, VFX and CG takes lot of time and this increases the budget. So reshoots will not impact the film's budget. The second part will feature Ram-Ravana war and this is touted to be the highlight. Apart from it, key episodes on Lord Hanuman. Any mistake regarding Hanuman role will impact the film and so some feel that the makers are reshooting to avoid any controversy.- Pramod Nandivada

Is Ramayana in reshoot a course corrrection?

Truth in Ramayana reshoot

&nbsp;&nbsp;VISA locks its release date. Super Star Mahesh Babu's brother in law Ashok Galla is getting ready with his upcoming film titled interestingly as VISA. The film is directed by newcomer Uddhav Raghu and is progressing at a brisk pace.Today the makers announced the film's release date. The film will be releasing on 1 Jan 2027 as New Year special. Confirming the same the makers released the new poster. They posted the message "Kicking off 2027 with love, laughter and loads of entertainment! #VISA ~ #VintaraSaradaga arrives in theatres on JANUARY 1st, 2027! "The film stars Sri Gouri Priya as the female lead. The film's new poster showed Ashok Galla and Sri Gouri Priya striking a romantic pose. The film comes with a tagline Vintara Saradaga. The film stars Rahul Vijay, Shivatmika Rajasekhar in important roles. Naga Vamsi S and Sai Soujanya are producing the film under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas banner. The film highlights the experiences of students in the USA, cultural adaptation, and romance.- Nirvighn Nandivada

VISA for New Year strike

VISA locks its release date

&nbsp;&nbsp;When will Megaverse first episode stream. All eyes are on Mega Star Chiranjeevi's upcoming celebrity talk show, Megaverse. It is known that Chiranjeevi already started shooting for the episodes at Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad.Inside talk is the Megaverse first episode would be streamed as Diwali special. But as it didnot happen, the makers now locked a new date. As per the update, the first episode would be streamed in the second week of December. Official announcement is expected soon from the organisers.The Megaverse is expected to witness celebrities like Bakakrishna,Nagarjuna, NTR,Prabhas, Ram Charan and Pawan Kalyan and others. Inside talk is the first episode will feature star comedians, Brahmanandam, Sunil and Satya.On the professional front Chiranjeevi is starring in Kaaka which is directed by Bobby. The film is releasing on 13 Jan 2027. Apart from it, Chiranjeevi is also starring in Vishwambhara directed by Mallidi Vasishta.- Pramod Nandivada

Speculation on Megaverse Streaming

When will Megaverse first episode stream

&nbsp;&nbsp;Case slapped on Kangana Ranaut. Bollywood actress, firebrand MP of BJP Kangana Ranaut is known for her bold and frank talk. He talk always lands her trouble and according to the latest, police filed case against her in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.The case was registered on Friday, November 13, on the basis of a complaint lodged by retired Captain Atul Sharma, a resident of Shimla. The FIR has been filed under Sections 196(1)(b), 353(2) and 356(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).He alleged that Kangana Ranaut's post, shared through her verified social media account on November 10, contained "highly inflammatory insinuations" about the deaths of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her sons, Sanjay Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi.In his submission, Sharma noted that the post characterised Sonia Gandhi as a “mysterious foreign national" who entered the family before relatives were killed one after another, concluding with the remark, “How convenient".- Pramod Nandivada

Kangana Ranaut lands in legal trouble

FIR Filed Against Kangana Ranaut

2026 has turned out to be a dream year for Suriya. The actor, who faced a difficult phase at the box office with films like Kanguva and Retro, has made a remarkable comeback with three consecutive successes. Karuppu, Vishwanath &amp; Sons and Scene have all crossed the Rs 200 crore mark worldwide, giving Suriya a rare box-office hat-trick. Interestingly, each film belongs to a different genre and comes from a different filmmaker. Karuppu, directed by RJ Balaji, emerged as the biggest success among the three, reportedly collecting over Rs 310 crore worldwide. Venky Atluri's Vishwanath &amp; Sons followed with approximately Rs 209 crore. Now, Jithu Madhavan's Scene has joined the club, crossing Rs 200 crore worldwide within its first week, according to its production house. This is a significant turnaround for Suriya. His previous big-screen outings had failed to deliver the expected commercial results, particularly Kanguva, which carried huge expectations but disappointed at the box office. What makes this year special is that Suriya has not depended on one particular formula. He has worked with different filmmakers and explored different subjects, and audiences have responded positively. For an actor who was waiting for a major theatrical comeback, 2026 has delivered much more than expected. Three films, three Rs 200 crore grossers and a place in Tamil cinema's box-office history. Suriya has every reason to call this his golden year.&nbsp;- Ashish

From Setbacks to Stardom: Suriya's Big Comeback

2026 Becomes Suriya's Biggest Box Office Year

&nbsp;&nbsp; Pooja Hegde has been going through a rough phase at the box office, with several of her recent films failing to make the expected impact. However, her popularity among filmmakers and audiences remains strong. Now, fresh industry rumours suggest that the actress could be in for a major opportunity with Icon Star Allu Arjun's upcoming film.According to reports doing the rounds in Tollywood and Kollywood, Pooja Hegde is being considered for the female lead in the much awaited Allu Arjun-Lokesh Kanagaraj project, AA 23. There is also speculation that Allu Arjun personally showed interest in bringing her on board. If the reports turn out to be true, this will mark their reunion after the blockbuster Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, which gave Pooja a huge boost in Telugu cinema.Despite facing setbacks in Telugu cinema, Pooja has continued exploring opportunities across different film industries. Her Tamil film Beast brought her considerable attention, while Retro and Jana Nayagan were among the projects associated with her recent Tamil career. She also appeared in a special song in Coolie. Her popularity was evident during a recent public appearance in Sri Lanka, where fans welcomed her enthusiastically and she danced to the popular Arabic Kuthu track.Meanwhile, Pooja is reportedly preparing for several interesting projects across industries. She is returning to Telugu cinema with Sree Sree opposite Dulquer Salmaan and is associated with the Tamil horror franchise Kanchana 4. She is also linked to Kannada star Kichcha Sudeep's Billa Ranga Baasha. A major success could give her career the much needed boost, and the possibility of sharing screen space with Allu Arjun again has raised expectations. However, her casting in the Lokesh Kanagaraj project is yet to receive official confirmation from the makers. - Veda

Pooja Hegde Bags Biggie Eyes Grand Comeback

Pooja Hegde Is Frontrunner For AA 23

&nbsp;&nbsp; Mega Power Star Ram Charan visited the famous Shri Sai Baba Temple in Shirdi and offered special prayers. The actor received a warm welcome from the temple priests, who honoured him with traditional rituals. He was also presented with a Sai Baba idol as a token of blessings during his visit.A video showing Ram Charan at the temple has now gone viral on social media, with fans sharing and discussing the actor's spiritual visit. The footage has attracted considerable attention, bringing him into the spotlight beyond his film commitments. The actor has often been seen maintaining his spiritual side alongside his busy cinema career.On the professional front, Ram Charan was last seen in Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, which received a good response at the box office. He is now preparing for his next big project with director Sukumar, tentatively titled RC17. The film was recently launched with a traditional pooja ceremony.The upcoming film has generated considerable excitement as Ram Charan and Sukumar are joining hands again after their successful collaboration Rangasthalam. Reports suggest that regular shooting could begin in December, while the makers are yet to officially announce the female lead and other cast members. - Veda

Ram Charan Spiritual Visit Sparks Buzz

Ram Charan Visits Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

&nbsp;&nbsp;Bhuma Mounika Manchu, wife of actor Manchu Manoj, has signed a major investment agreement with the Andhra Pradesh government. The MoU was signed at the 31st CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam on November 12, through her Hyderabad based startup Namasthe World, with a proposed investment of ₹36.24 crore.The project will establish manufacturing centres in Kurnool and Visakhapatnam, focusing on traditional Indian toys, handicrafts, handloom based garments and sustainable clothing. Manchu Manoj accompanied his wife during the signing ceremony. The initiative aims to take Andhra Pradesh's traditional crafts to wider markets while creating new business opportunities for local artisans and skilled workers.One of the major highlights is its employment potential, with around 950 direct jobs and 100 indirect opportunities expected across logistics and supply chains. The manufacturing model will also reuse surplus handloom fabric to produce dolls and soft toys, while the company is exploring AI and robotics to modernise traditional toy making.The agreement also builds on Namasthe World's earlier three year MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board, signed in Tirupati on October 26. The partnership focuses on promoting Etikoppaka and Kondapalli toys through original characters, short films and QR linked experiences. The startup has developed over 55 plush designs, sold more than 43,000 BIS certified toys and partnered with Reliance Brands. Mounika, daughter of late Bhuma Nagi Reddy and Bhuma Shobha Nagi Reddy, also has a strong family connection to Kurnool, while her sister Bhuma Akhila Priya represents Allagadda as a TDP MLA. - Veda

Manchu Manoj Wife Mounika Signs 36 Crore MOU

Bhuma Mounika Manchu Signs MOU With AP Govt

&nbsp;&nbsp; Producer Dil Raju is planning to expand his presence in the exhibition and production business by setting up a premium big screen and a film studio in Hyderabad. He revealed these plans during the success meet of Ramayana, creating fresh interest in the Telugu film industry's growing investment in cinema infrastructure.The announcement comes as Hyderabad is witnessing a major race to build premium cinema screens. Audiences are increasingly looking for larger screens, advanced projection technology and immersive sound systems, encouraging leading producers and stars to invest in the theatrical experience.Asian Cinemas has been at the forefront of this trend with star backed multiplexes such as AMB Cinemas, associated with Mahesh Babu, and AAA Cinemas, associated with Allu Arjun. The company has also been expanding its premium cinema offerings, including interest in advanced formats such as IMAX.Mythri Movie Makers has also been investing in theatre development and renovations, while the Allu family has brought Allu Cinemas into the spotlight with one of Hyderabad's biggest cinema screens. Dil Raju's proposed project could add another major attraction to the city's growing exhibition business.The studio plan is equally significant, considering Dil Raju's strong position as a producer under Sri Venkateswara Creations and a leading distributor in the Telugu states. Having his own studio could give him greater control over production facilities and provide additional infrastructure for upcoming films. - Veda

Dil Raju Joins Hyderabad Premium Cinema Race

Dil Raju Plans Big Screen and Film Studio in Hyderabad

Tollywood filmmaker Ravi Babu, known for bringing a different style to horror and suspense thrillers, is preparing for an interesting new project. Films like Anasuya, Amaravathi, Avunu and Avunu 2 established his reputation for keeping audiences hooked with frightening moments. After his recent violent film Razor failed to make the expected impact, the director is now planning a return with his favourite horror genre.This time, Ravi Babu is stepping beyond Telugu cinema and joining hands with Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut. The National Award winning actress, who has proved her versatility across different genres, is set to headline a full fledged horror thriller titled Scary Picture. The project has already grabbed attention because of this unusual combination of a Telugu director and a Bollywood actress.Scary Picture is being produced by Daggubati Rana and Suresh Babu under the prestigious Suresh Productions banner. Reports suggest that Rana was impressed with Ravi Babu's horror concept and helped bring Kangana on board for the project. The combination has raised expectations, especially among audiences who enjoy fresh ideas and experimental filmmaking.The makers have officially announced Scary Picture as a Hindi film, while details about a Telugu version are yet to be revealed. The horror thriller is expected to reach theatres sometime in 2027, although an exact release date is yet to be confirmed. With Ravi Babu's experience in horror filmmaking and Kangana's powerful screen presence, audiences are curious to see what kind of frightening experience Scary Picture will deliver. &nbsp;

Rana And Suresh Babu To Produce Scary Picture

Ravi Babu Scary Picture With Kangana

Pawan Kalyan teams with Dil Raju. Pawan Kalyan, AP Dy CM is balancing both films and politics. It is known that Pawan Kalyan gave green signals to the sequels to his hit films OG and Ustaad Bhagat Singh. OG sequel is in pre production and script work is in fullswing under the direction of Sujeeth.In the midst of all this, reports are coming that Pawan Kalyan has given green signal to new project to star producer Dil Raju. Preliminary discussions have been going on for quite sometime and they are shaping up quite well. Pawan Kalyan has given &nbsp;his willingness to team with Dil Rajul.Inside talk is Pawan Kalyan agreed to give 10-15 days per month and he asked Dil Raju to wrap the film in four months. Now Dil Raju is scouting for the scripts and it is not clear which genre the film would be made of and also the director who will helm the project.Sources say as Sujeeth is busy with Nani's Bloody Romeo, Pawan Kalyan decided to take up a project that could be completed at a fast pace.&nbsp; ---- Pramod Nandivada

Pawan Kalyan teams with Dil Raju

Power Star linesup a new project

Pichchi Premalo from Alias Rukmini released. Young hero Nithiin is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming romantic entertainer titled in an interesting way as Alias Rukmini. The film directed by Murali Kanth Devasoth of Dhandoraa fame is slated for a grand release on 4 Dec 2026.The makers are increasing hype on the film with their promotions and today they released the song Pichchi Premalo. The song is tuned by Vijay Bulganin and it is loaded with melodious beats. The lyrics are penned by Krishnakanth who highlighted the feelings of a husband over his wife.Karthik sang the song with full of emotions and it connected chords with the listeners. Aafiya Sayed is the female lead in the film. The song highlighted the chemistry between that Nithiin and Aafiya Sayed. Choreographer Eswar Penti came up with beautiful dance moves in the song.Te film stars Aafiya Sayed as the female lead. She is playing the role of Rukmini in this romantic entertainer. She is playing the role of a tough school teacher. ---- Pramod Nandivada

Pichchi Premalo from Alias Rukmini released

Alias Rukmini: Pichchi Premalo is magical

OM title changed, completes censor. Dhanush's upcoming film OM directed by Rajkumar Periasamy of Amaran fame is racing for a spectacular release on 20 November 2026. The film is made in two parts and stars Sai Pallavi as the female lead.According to the latest, it is coming out that the makers changed the film's title and also completed the censor. Due to issues, the makers changed the film to OM to O.M. The film completed the censor formalities and got U/A certificate from the Censor Board.The film is an emotional drama set in a gritty world ruled by lawbreakers and law-enforcers in close proximity where Greed, Power and Poverty unleashes cruelty, criminality, violence and bloodshed.Sreeleela, Mammootty, Renu Desai are playing important roles in the film for which music is tuned by Sai Abhyankar. .Shraddha Agrawal, Dhanush, and Azmat Jagmag are producing the film under Wunderbar Films and RTake Studios.---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

OM title changed, completes censor

OM undergoes title change, censored

Thrigun Jangaa glimpse out. Young and upcoming actor Thrigun is coming up with the film Jangaa. The film directed by Kevyn Gaddam (Srihari) is progressing at a brisk pace. The makers today came up with the glimpse of Thrigun from the film.Maverick director Ram Gopal Varma released the glimpse and wished the makers all the best. In the glimpse Thrigun is seen riding a bicycle with a liquor bottle in his mouth, while another man sits behind him. The glimpse also introduces Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in a powerful avatar as she shoots down a group of rowdies, adding to the mystery surrounding the film's narrative.Neha Pathan, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Shravan, Madhunandan, Gagan Vihari and Chandu Gowda are playing important roles in the film produced by Ramya Kilari and Jayachandra Naidu Kilaru under the RK Film Factory banner.The cinematography is handled by Venkat C Dileep, while Krishna Sourabh is composing the background score. Prasad Varma and Prem Raj have penned the dialogues, with lyrics by Kasarla Shyam, Poornachari and Kalyan Chakravarthy. Praveen Pudi is the editor for the film.&nbsp; ---- Pramod Nandivada

Thrigun Jangaa glimpse out

Jangaa glimpse: Thrigun turns rugged

&nbsp;Balakrishna's upcoming action entertainer Dada directed by &nbsp;Gopichand Malineni is releasing on 24 December 2026. The film is progresing at a brisk pace and expectations are high on the film as Balakrishna and Gopichand Malineni came up with Veera Simha Reddy.The makers today released the song Dada Dhamaka and it is driving all crazy going viral on social media. Natasimha Balakrishna sang the song in his own style with his energetic voice. Thaman came up with thumping and peppy number. The song is shot in the backdrop of extravagant sets on Balakrishna and Urvashi Rautela. The song's lyrics are penned by Ramajogaya Sastri and choreographer Sekhar master came up with energetic dance moves.Rajini Sri Poornima joined Balakrishna to sing the song and she matched Balakrishna's energy in the singing. Kajal is the female lead in the film which features Manchu Manoj as the powerful antagonist. Samuthirakhani is playing an important role in the &nbsp;film bankrolled by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas.---- Pramod Nandivada

Dada: Dhamaka dazzling beats

Dada Dhamaka from Dada released

Mahesh Babu's upcoming pan Indian adventure film Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli, has become one of the most anticipated projects in Indian cinema. The film marks the first collaboration between the superstar and the master filmmaker. Priyanka Chopra and Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran are playing key roles, adding to the excitement surrounding the project.The makers have previously announced April 7, 2027, as the worldwide theatrical release date. However, fresh speculation on social media suggests that Varanasi might miss its originally planned date due to its ambitious scale and extensive production work. Reports about a possible postponement have started circulating, leaving Mahesh Babu's fans wondering whether the release plans have changed.According to the latest industry buzz, the makers are reportedly considering August 2027 for the film's release. August 9 is particularly special as it marks Mahesh Babu's birthday. This has sparked speculation that the team could target his birthday for the theatrical arrival, although no such decision has been officially announced.Mahesh Babu will reportedly be seen as Rudhra, while Priyanka Chopra plays Mandakini and Prithviraj Sukumaran appears as Kumbha. The film is also expected to feature a special Ramayana connection, with Mahesh Babu portraying Lord Rama in a particular episode. Produced on a massive scale, Varanasi is expected to offer an adventurous cinematic experience with international locations and grand visuals. For now, April 7, 2027, remains the announced release date, and fans will have to wait for an official update from Rajamouli and the production team regarding any possible change. - Veda

Is Varanasi Movie Release Postponed

Buzz About Varanasi New Release Date

&nbsp;&nbsp;Tollywood has become one of the biggest forces in Indian cinema. Films featuring Prabhas, NTR, Ram Charan and Allu Arjun are attracting audiences across the country, particularly in North India. Their films are no longer confined to Telugu-speaking states, with Hindi and other dubbed versions finding a wider market.However, an interesting trend is emerging behind this growing pan-India reach. While Telugu stars and filmmakers are gaining popularity nationally, music directors from Kollywood are increasingly becoming the preferred choice for several big Telugu projects.Devi Sri Prasad, M. M. Keeravani and Thaman have delivered several chartbusters and continue to be among the leading composers in Tollywood. Yet, when it comes to nationwide recognition, A. R. Rahman and Anirudh Ravichander enjoy a different kind of popularity, particularly among Hindi-speaking audiences.This is not the first time Tamil composers have made a strong impression beyond their home industry. Ilaiyaraaja and Rahman built a huge following across different languages through their music. Rahman, in particular, changed the way Indian film music was received nationally and internationally. Anirudh is now enjoying a similar level of attention among younger audiences, with his songs and background scores finding listeners well beyond Tamil cinema.Interestingly, Telugu music directors also have a long history of influencing Indian film music. Composers like Saluri Rajeswara Rao and Adi Narayana Rao made significant contributions to Telugu cinema and its musical legacy. Over the years, several tunes and musical styles travelled across industries, with composers borrowing influences from one another.M. M. Keeravani also explored Bollywood under the name M. M. Kreem. He delivered music for several Hindi films, including Jism and Rog. However, his national recognition did not reach the same level as Rahman's or Anirudh's.Now, Anirudh has become one of the most sought-after composers in Indian cinema. His association with major stars and filmmakers has helped him build a strong brand beyond Kollywood. Telugu filmmakers who have established themselves in the Hindi market are also looking at his popularity while making casting and technical choices for their big projects.The interesting part is that Tollywood has already established its stars and directors across India. The next step could be building a similar national identity for its music directors. Until then, Kollywood composers appear to have an advantage when it comes to attracting attention from filmmakers looking for a wider musical reach.&nbsp;- Ashish

Kollywood Musicians to Conquer Tollywood

Kollywood Composers Ready to Rule Tollywood

Chandrayaan(2026) Movie: What's BehindSmall film Chandrayaan generated interest as it is presented by Venu Udugula who produced the superhit film Raju Weds Rambai . The film directed by Srinath Chandrasekhar hit the screens on 13 November 2026. Let us findout how the film entertained movie lovers.Chandrayaan(2026) Movie: Story ReviewChandrayaan story revolves around three youngsters who pass time listlessly in their village and how their lives change when they decided to achieve something different to surprise all.Three underachieving youngsters in Mandamarri decide to build a rocket and travel to the moon, launching their own space program with experiments that include sending a chicken into space.Shiva (Shiva Kumar Dheekonda), Ravi (Ravi Shiva Teja) and Raju (Vamsidhar) are mocked by the people in their village as bad omen as the moment they enter, they virtually spoil everywork. Shiva falls in love with a beautiful girl Bindu (Swapna Priyadarshini) and seeing him flirting her, she makes fun of him and this triggers his ego and the three friends along with the child Chinna (Lokesh Murukuth) plan a secret mission. What is the secret mission and how it impacts the lives of all including the Indo-Pak relations, should be watched on the screen.Chandrayaan(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewShiva Kumar Dheekonda, Ravi Shiva Teja and Vamsidhar performed well in the roles of the village youngsters who enjoy life in a listless manner. Their body language and makeup are in sync with their characters. Their dialogues and Telangana accent are natural and realistic.They came up with natural and realistic performances. Swapna Priyadarshini is fine in her role. Lokesh Murukuth is good in his role. Others performed according to their roles.Chandrayaan(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewChandrayaan, a film written and directed by Srinath Chandrasekhar, tries to merge fun and innocence in a rural setup, dealing with three young boys aspiring to travel to the moon. Undoubtedly, the idea is very good and leaves a lot of space for many entertaining instances. Though the movie has some good concepts, the presentation is rather dull. Innocence of the young boys and their efforts to make a rocket are fairly entertaining in the first half, but narration of the film pales in the second half with a few dragged parts and rather dull screenplay.The music by Harsha Praveen is alright, and background score matches the mood and setting of the film. Srinivasa B should be credited for his excellent camera work for presenting the rustic milieu of the village in a natural way. Editing by D. Pullarao could have been better, as few sequences hamper the pace of narration. Yet, the movie does have some strong scenes where editing could not have done anything much in spite of good production quality of the film.Chandrayaan Movie: AdvantagesConceptChandrayaan Movie: DisadvantagesSlow PaceScreenplayMissing EmotionsChandrayaan(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Chandrayaan fails in its attempt to entertain. Director Srinath Chandrasekhar planned to generate fun through the innocence of village youngsters but he failed in his attempt miserably. The scenes lacked the strong emotions and the entire screenplay treads in a listless direction. The direction did not inspire confidence. One gets a feeling that even 80s soap operas are better as the director with a small point, ended up dragging the narration, stretching it to the optimum. People are left wondering how the project went to sets and what made Venu Udugula to present the film. Considering all these points, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Chandrayaan. &nbsp;

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Maya Lady What's BehindRakesh Varre, Madhumita Sarcar's Maya Lady durges by Vishal Chandrashekhar released on 13 November 2026. Let us find out what the film is all about.Maya Lady Story ReviewMaya Lady story revolves around a youngster who falls for a beautiful girl and the surprising happenings in his life. Krish (Rakesh Varre) , who runs a self defence training centre falls for a beautiful girl Asha(Madhumita Sarcar). Even as Love blossoms between them, he gets a shock in form of Roopa (Madhumita Sarcar). How it is related to and what roles his friend Vinay( Satya), his father Ganesh (Suresh), psychiatrist Chaitra(Indraja) played form the interesting part.Maya Lady Artists ReviewRakesh Varre is good in his role. He showed good expressions during serious scenes but he is just ok in other scenes. He just passed through the motions while showing variations.Madhumita Sarcar played dual role and she showed variations as a meek girl who is also emotional and traditional and also as a bold girl who goes to any extent to get whatever she wants.Satya entertains with his hilarious antics to some extent. Others like Indraja, Mysore Suresh, Madhurima, Lavanya Reddy, Vinod Kishen perfomed according to their roles.Maya Lady Technicians ReviewMaya Lady story is readied by Prasankar. He tried to entertain viewers with a romantic thriller. Many films came earlier with multiple personality disorder and he followed the similar plot. He added romantic, family and other emotions.He tried to come with a twist in the triangular love story. The first half is full of predictable elements with romantic track and it ends with a twist setting the tone for the second half.The second half assumes serious mode with few comedy scenes here and there. The pre climax and climax has emotions before the happy ending. The story is just ok and screenplay turns flat with no real twists.The music of Vishal Chandrashekhar is good. He came up with melodious tunes and his background music is in sync with the narration. Yedhu Radhakrishnan's cinematography added value to the story showing the scenes in a attractive way on the screen.Editing of Ravi Teja Girijala is just average. He should have trimmed the scenes a lot to increase the pace of the narration. Dialogues are just ok. Production values are decent.Maya Lady Advantages<ul><li>Madhumita Sarcar </li><li>Few Hilarious Scenes</li></ul>Maya Lady Disadvantages<ul><li>Missing Emotions</li><li>weak story</li><li>screenplay</li><li>Rating Analysis</li></ul>Altogether, Maya Lady is just a monotonous romantic thriller. Rakesh Varre tried his best to carry the film on his shoulders. Prasankar tried to entertain all with romantic thriller but everything turned predictable and routine. He failed to connect chords with emotions and comedy. The weak story, screenplay and direction and the uninteresting proceedings played the spoilsport. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2.0 to Maya Lady.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Maya Lady Review

DNK(2026) Movie: What's BehindMouli Tanuj Prashanth is making rapid strides in Tollywood ever since he captured the imagination of audiences with Little Hearts. He is now trying to entertain movie lovers with his latest film, interestingly titled Donga Na Koduku. Sreenu Kambala directed the film, whose title ran into controversy. The makers later changed it to DNK. The film's OTT rights have reportedly been bagged by Netflix, with streaming expected after its theatrical run. Let us see how DNK fares with audiences.Donga Na Koduku Movie: Story ReviewDonga Na Koduku (DNK) revolves around a youngster who leads a carefree life by taking loans from everyone around him.Eswar (Mouli Tanuj Prashanth) enjoys life without worrying about the debts he keeps accumulating. However, his life takes an unexpected turn. What happens next and what roles Deepu (Sushmita Shetty), Eswar's father Narayana (Ali) and Deepu's father Pullaiah (Raghu Babu) play form the rest of the story.Donga Na Koduku Movie: Artists ReviewMouli Tanuj Prashanth, who made a strong impression with Little Hearts, plays the lead role. However, this character does not suit him well. His new look fails to make an impact, while his body language and mannerisms appear forced at several places. The innocent and boy-next-door image that worked in his previous film is completely missing here.Sushmita Shetty gets limited screen presence and does not have much scope to perform. Her expressions fail to make an impression, while the weak characterization further affects her role.Others like Ali, Raghu Babu, Rajitha, Priya, Babloo, Nanda Gopal, Bhadram, Gundu Sudarshan and Ramana Bhargava play routine roles without making much difference.Donga Na Koduku Movie: Technicians ReviewSreenu Kambala comes up with a comedy crime thriller but pays little attention to developing an engaging story. He relies heavily on comedy scenes and gags to entertain audiences. Unfortunately, most of these attempts fail to generate laughs and instead test the patience of viewers.The first half moves through several comedy episodes, but very few work as intended. The interval provides some relief, raising hopes for a better second half. However, the film becomes more tedious after the break. The narration feels outdated, and the loud dialogue deliveries by several actors become another problem.The music by Sinjith Yerramilli is one of the better aspects of the film. A couple of songs are foot-tapping, while the background score is a mixed bag. Suriya Balaji's cinematography is average. Sreedhar Sompally's editing leaves a lot to be desired, as several scenes feel repetitive and unnecessarily stretched. Dialogues are just okay, and production values are adequate.Donga Na Koduku Movie: AdvantagesA couple of songsInterval portionDonga Na Koduku Movie: DisadvantagesWeak story and screenplayMiscastingOutdated comedyRepetitive narrationDonga Na Koduku (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisOverall, Donga Na Koduku (DNK) turns out to be a disappointing entertainer. Director Sreenu Kambala attempts to entertain audiences with comedy and crime elements, but the weak story and screenplay pull the film down. Most of the comedy scenes fail to work, and the outdated narration makes the proceedings tedious.Mouli Tanuj Prashanth fails to recreate the impact he made with Little Hearts, while the weak characterizations and performances offer little relief. A couple of songs and the interval portion provide some respite, but they are not enough to make the film an engaging watch.Considering these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a rating of 2 for Donga Na Koduku (DNK). &nbsp;

DNK Review

Itlu Arjuna (2026) Movie: What's BehindAniesh Reddy is making his debut with Itlu Arjuna. The film directed by Mahesh Uppala is generating interest ahead of its release on 13 Nov 2026 as top stars are promoting the film and Nagarjuna himself deciding to present it Let us see how the film fared at the box office.Itlu Arjuna (2026) Movie: Story ReviewItlu Arjuna story revolves around a dumb person and the thrilling and romantic happenings in his life. Arjun (Aneish), a dumb person is alienated by one and all due to his criminal background. However he experiences one side feelings towards a beautiful girl Keerthi (Anaswara Rajan), who is raised by her mother in a strict, religious and cultured manner.Keerthi's craving to live a life for herself one day brings startling changes in her and in the life of Arjun. What are those changes and how it is connected to politician Peddanna (Mukesh Rishi),Gowri (Kalaiyarasan Harikrishnan), Police Officer Irani (Elango Kumaravel), Brahma (Brahmaji), Sreenu (Getup Sreenu), Balu (Raghu Babu), Kishore (Vennela Kishore) and what is the mystery involving the pendrive and the password form the interesting developments.Itlu Arjuna (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewAneish on debut came up with a decent performance. Everyone knows that it is difficult to perform like a dumb person and he did it in an effective manner putting in lot of hard work and sincere effort. He tried to come up with good emotions and expressions and showed the pain, grief and also other feelings quite aptly. He enacted high octane stunts with good ease and danced effortlessly in songs. He delivered dialogues accordingly. However, at times, he reminds everyone of other hero Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas.Anaswara Rajan looked beautiful and gorgeous on the screen. She came up with cute expressions and impressed all with her screen presence. She came up with good emotions and expressed herself quite well on the screen. Her chemistry with Aneish is good to watch on the screen. Her dialogue delivery is apt as per the situation.Vennela Kishore's comedy is just ok. It did not work out to the fullest. Mukesh Rishi is good on the screen with his presence. Brahmaji and Raghu Babu are fine in their roles. Kalaiyarasan Harikrishnan and Elango Kumaravel did their job accordingly. Get Up Sreenu is ok in his role.Itlu Arjuna (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewItlu Arjuna story is written by Mahesh Uppala. He tried to attract viewers with a romantic entertainer in the backdrop of thrilling elements. He starts the narration in an interesting manner before introducing the hero and the developments in his life with the entry of a beautiful girl. He blended the romantic elements and the other thrilling happenings in a captivating manner. He balanced the romance, thrilling and humour quite well in the first half with racy screenplay. The first half ends in an interesting interval bang setting the stage for the second half.The second half assumes a more serious tone and before the action elements and then the cat and mouse game involving various groups out for the pen drive before the film ends on a happy note leaving a question mark over the crores of money. Many stories came with money heist and here hero is shown as a dumb person. It is difficult to show the film completely with hero being dumb but he made up for it with other characters like heroine's screen presence and humour involving Vennela Kishore and the thrilling happenings involving Mukesh Rishi and others in the play.The first half screenplay is racy but in the second half, the narration dips and pace dilutes with routine elements. To the top of it, Mahesh Uppala's narration turned out to be flat after a point of time and he took many cinematic liberties. This resulted in many illogical scenes and to the top of it, emotions looked artificial. Mahesh Uppala in his quest for grandiose and commercial elements, drifted away from reality in the story. The antagonists turned out to be mere spectators with everything turning out to be a smooth ride for the protagonist despite being dumb. For all the intense elements the so called intense thrill factor and impactful emotions goes missing.Thaman came up with melodious tunes. The songs are well shot in the beautiful and appealing locations. The songs are soulful and made an impression. He elevated the scenes with his thumping background music. His background music increased the intensity levels in the thrilling sequences. Editing of Koti could have been better. There are many repetitive scenes that diluted the impact slowing the pace of the narration. But for the newcomer Aneish, the film turns out to be a decent watch.Raja Mahadevan's cinematography turned the film into a treat to watch on the big screen. He added richness to the story and the narration. He with his camera angles gave quality visual experience to the viewers. Dialogues are ok. Production values are grand.Itlu Arjuna Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Aneish</li><li>Anaswara Rajan's cute looks</li><li>BGM, Songs</li><li>Cinematography</li></ul>Itlu Arjuna Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Missing Emotions</li><li>Illogical Scenes</li></ul>Itlu Arjuna (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Itlu Arjuna turns out to be a thrilling love story. Director Mahesh Uppala blended the thrilling elements in the backdrop of a love story involving a dumb person. He showed the scenes in an interesting manner with few twists and turns. He got good output from the cast and crew. Though at times, the narration assumed routine and monotonous template, he overcame them with few interesting developments in the story. The story is decent and the screenplay most of the time is racy and the direction is intact. A little finetuning of the script and doing away with some redundant scenes, impact would have been more powerful. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 3 for Itlu Arjuna.

Itlu Arjuna review

GOAT(2026) Movie: What's BehindSudigali Sudheer's latest film GOAT, directed by Vedavyas, has hit the screens today. Let's see what the film has to offer.GOAT(2026) Movie: Story ReviewGOAT revolves around a village and the lives of people affected by betting apps.SIR (Sudigali Sudheer) tries to get a partnership in a bar owned by Brahmaji. The owner asks him to complete an assignment. What is the assignment? Who is Hitter Gana? How does it affect the lives of SIR and his friend Prashanth (Motta Rajendran)? What roles do Subhashini (Divya Bharathi), Babji (Nitin Prasanna) and Venkata Krishnam Raju (Sarvadaman Bannerjee) play? These elements form the story.GOAT(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSudigali Sudheer performs according to his role and delivers a decent performance. Divya Bharathi gets limited scope to perform, while she looks good on screen.Motta Rajendran provides some entertaining moments with his comedy. Sarvadaman Bannerjee is good as the grandfather, while Nitin Prasanna does a decent job as the antagonist.Brahmaji, Prudhviraj, Chammak Chandra, Anand Ramaraju, Naveen Neni and Pammi Sai perform according to their roles.GOAT(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewVedavyas comes up with a story based on the problems caused by betting apps. Leon James' background score adds some energy to the film and helps elevate a few scenes. However, it sounds loud in certain places.The cinematography by Rasool Ellore and Sunny Korapati is decent and suits the film's narration. Editing by Vijay M could have been better, as several scenes test the audience's patience. Dialogues are okay, and production values are decent.GOAT Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Few Comedy Scenes</li><li>Background Score</li></ul>GOAT Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Routine Story</li><li>Predictable Screenplay</li><li>Direction</li><li>Lengthy Narration</li></ul>GOAT(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisGOAT turns out to be a below-average entertainer with a few moments that work. Vedavyas attempts to highlight the problems people face because of betting apps, which is a relevant subject. However, the film's treatment lacks freshness and follows a familiar route.Sudigali Sudheer does his part well, and a few comedy scenes manage to generate laughs. Motta Rajendran also adds some entertainment. But these moments are not enough to keep the film engaging throughout. The story is predictable, and the screenplay and direction fail to make the subject interesting. The film has its moments, but it needed a much stronger narrative to make an impact. Considering these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2/5 rating for GOAT. &nbsp;

GOAT Review

Mahasakthi(2026) Movie: What's BehindNayanthara's Mookuthi Amman 2 is releasing on November 6, 2026 in Telugu as Mahasakthi.The film is generating interest as it is the sequel to the hit film Mookuthi Amman. Let us find out what impact the film created on movie lovers.Mahasakthi(2026) Movie: Story ReviewMahasakthi story revolves around the fight between Godly and Evil forces and the secret behind the sacrifice of a Queen. Police Officer Shakti (Nayanthara), experiences nightmares for unknown reasons.What is the mystery behind it and what role her mother (Urvashi), and how it is connected to Periyava (YG. Mahendran), unknown power (Regina Cassandra) and others from the rest of the developments.Mahasakthi(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewNayanthara slipped into the role effortlessly. She entertained with her graceful performance and also at the same time impressed with her valor and made powerful impact.Urvashi in the role of mother is good balancing her expressions and emotions. &nbsp;Regina Cassandra made her presence felt on the screen in a different role. But her attire and costume design is not up to the mark and she looked odd on the screen.Duniya Vijay made is Kollywood Debut came up with a decent performance. However, Yogi Babu's comedy didn't work out. Others performed according to their roles.Mahasakthi(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewMahasakthi story is penned by Sundar C. While the first part is directed by RJ Balaji and NJ. Saravanan, Sundar directed the sequel. The story is different from the first part. The first part dealt with take godmen exploiting the beliefs of the people. Sundari C went one step ahead, including Goddess, evil forces, Saitan and what not.However the story follows the routine template of devotional and fantasy elements and comes with a little twist. He blended commercial and entertainment masala elements in his own style. Though there are experienced actress like Urvashi, even her presence couldn't take the film to next level. To the top of it, Yogi Babu's comedy looked irrelevant and out of sync and impacted the narration.The narration starts with the mysterious elements in the temples and the pace is slow and steady. Only after Nayanthara starts to unravel the mystery, the screenplay picks up pace. After the fight between good and evil, the story ends on a predictable note. Sneha and Khushboo made special appearances and feature in a high octane doing ahead of the heavily used VFX climax.Hip Hop Tamizha's music didn't add any value to the proceedings. His elevated the scenes to some extent with impactful background score but most of the time it turned out to be loud.The re-recording highlighted the mood of the film's genre. The Cinematography of Gopi Amarnath added value to the narration and is effective. VFX turned out to be the weak link. The editing of Fenny Oliver is ok but could have been far better at times. Dialogues are ok. Production values are good.Mahasakthi Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Nayanthara</li></ul>Mahasakthi(2026) Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Weak Screenplay</li><li>Illogical Scenes</li><li>VFX</li></ul>Mahasakthi(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Mahasakthi fails to make any impact devotionally. People are left to wonder, why Sundar named the film as the sequel to Mookuthi Amman. He could have named it with different title or Aranmanai 5. It seems he was under the impression the more characters, supernatural elements will excite all. But weak Screenplay, illogical scenes and characterizations brought down the intensity. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Mahashakti.

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Scene (2026) Movie: What's BehindSuriya who is riding on the success of Karuppu and Viswanath &amp; Sons is coming to show his police power with his film Scene which released on 6 November 2026. Let us see whether Suriya's police power shook the box office or not.Scene (2026) Movie: Story ReviewScene story revolves around a police officer and the happenings after he starts investigating and reopening an unsolved case. DSP Premraj(Suriya) who stays away from the police force for unknown reasons, is bestowed upon the responsibility to reopen an unsolved case and start the investigation.What Premraj stays away from the police force, what startling findings he unravels in the investigation and how it is connected to his girlfriend Maya( Nazriya Nazim), his father (Anandraj), Stephen (Lal), Eeswaran(Naslen), Inspector Sibi (Rajpriyan) form the crux of the developments.Scene (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSuriya looked young , energetic and dashing on the screen. He as a police officer showed variations in his expressions and emotions as an unpredictable and eccentric person. He with his mannerisms and comic timing entertains all.Naslen came up with a chilling performance and his psychological battle with Suriya is good. Nazriya Nazim is good and enacted action sequences with ease. Her chemistry with Suriya is attractive. However she looked older than Suriya.Lal with his performance evoked a few laughs. Others like Anandraj and Raj Priyan are ok in their roles.Scene (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewScene story is penned by Jithu Madhavan of Aavesham fame. He made his Kollywood entry with this film. He starts the narration in an interesting manner before the introduction of Suriya in a typical stylish way as usual.The first half is full of investigation proceedings, dialogues between three cops and a few hilarious elements in the backdrop of serious tone. However, a couple of scenes and twists looked unconvincing. Still the first half turns out to be a decent watch.The second half nose dives completely with uninteresting elements and insipid investigation. Except for a few scenes here and there, everything turns lackluster. The climax ends on a disappointing and weak note with no real face off.Sushin Shyam failed completely with his music. However, he came up with a breezy and groovy background music to elevate the scenes. His innovative background score added a quirky look to the proceedings.Vineeth Augustin with his Cinematography elevated the tone and tenor of the film's genre. Ajmal Sabu's editing turned out to be a mixed bag. He left many dragging scenes unattended in the second half which resulted in a tedious watch. Production values are adequate.Scene Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Suriya</li><li>Background Score</li><li>Few Entertaining Elements</li></ul>Scene Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Uninteresting Investigation</li><li>Characterizations</li></ul>Scene (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Scene turns out to be a routine investigative drama. Except for Suriya's performance and few hilarious elements, it offered nothing new. Jithu Madhavan is successful in showing Suriya in a different way but the weak characterizations and surprisingly weak investigation along with the underwhelming climax played the spoilsport. A racy screenplay and powerful characterizations doing with redoing of the script would have added more power. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Scene.

Scene Review

Summer Holidays (2026) Movie: What's BehindRohan and Arun's Summer Holidays, directed by Srikar Nayan G, hit the screens on November 6, 2026. The film promises to take audiences back to the carefree days of summer vacations. Does it manage to recreate that nostalgia? Let's find out.Summer Holidays (2026) Movie: Story ReviewSummer Holidays revolves around a young boy who faces constant pressure from his parents to score good marks and secure top ranks, often at the cost of his own interests.RV (Arun Dev), who studies in the city, is regularly pushed by his father (Harshavardhan) to focus on academics. Things take a different turn when he visits his grandmother's (Jayasudha) home during the summer holidays along with his mother (Vasuki). There, he meets a young boy, KV (Rohan Rai).How this friendship changes RV's outlook and what roles KV's mother (Varshini), Varma (Rajeev Kanakala) and Sumathi (Baby Khushi) play in the story form the rest of the narrative.Summer Holidays (2026) Movie: Artists' PerformancesThe film largely rests on the shoulders of Rohan Rai and Arun Dev, and both make a good impression. They bring innocence and natural expressions to their characters, handling the emotional and humorous moments convincingly.Baby Khushi and the other child actors add to the film's entertainment value. Jayasudha is effective as the grandmother, while Vasuki Anand and Harshavardhan do well as RV's parents. Rajeev Kanakala stands out with a strong performance.Summer Holidays (2026) Movie: Technical AspectsSrikar Nayan G builds the story around childhood friendships, summer holidays and the simple joys of village life. The film brings back memories of carefree vacations spent playing with friends and enjoying time away from school. It also underlines the importance of friendship, hard work and finding happiness beyond academic marks.The film begins with the conflict between a father and son before moving into the village setting. The narrative picks up pace as RV meets KV, and the emotional interval sequence sets up the second half well.However, the proceedings become predictable after the interval. Though the emotional moments, both happy and sad, have their share of impact, the screenplay follows familiar lines. The climax provides some emotional satisfaction, but the film could have made a stronger impression with tighter writing.Sai Prakash Ummadisingu's cinematography captures the village atmosphere beautifully. Sinjith Yerramilli's songs are pleasant and have been picturised well. Santosh Naidu's editing is decent, though a few portions could have been trimmed. The production values are good.Summer Holidays Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Village backdrop</li><li>Performances</li><li>Emotions and humour</li></ul>Summer Holidays Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable story</li><li>Convenient screenplay</li><li>Flat narration</li></ul>Summer Holidays (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisSummer Holidays is a feel-good entertainer that banks on nostalgia, childhood memories and emotions. Debutant director Srikar Nayan G handles the central idea with clarity and conviction. The producers deserve appreciation for backing a story that focuses on simple human emotions rather than relying on violence and commercial gimmicks.However, the film's impact is limited by its flat narration and convenient screenplay. A tighter script, a more engaging pace and fewer predictable moments could have made it a better experience. Despite its pleasant moments, the film leaves the feeling that something is missing.Considering its strengths and shortcomings, Cinejosh rates Summer Holidays 2.5/5.

Summer Holidays Review

Ramayana Part 1 (2026) Movie: What's BehindRamayana is one of the most ambitious Indian films, bringing the country's much-loved epic to the big screen on a grand scale. Nitesh Tiwari, known for films like Dangal and Chhichhore, has taken up the responsibility of presenting this timeless story to audiences across the world. Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana have added to the curiosity surrounding the project. With A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer handling the music, expectations are high. The film's massive scale and star cast have made it one of the most anticipated cinematic ventures. Let us see how far Ramayana lives up to the expectations.Ramayana Part 1 (2026) Movie: StoryThe Ramayana is a story that needs no introduction. Nitesh Tiwari brings the epic to the big screen, focusing on the journey of Rama, his marriage to Sita, their exile and the events that lead to her abduction by Ravana. The first part introduces the key characters and sets up the conflict between Rama and Ravana, with the much-awaited battle left for the next instalment.Ramayana Part 1 (2026) Movie: PerformancesRanbir Kapoor looks convincing as Lord Rama. He brings the required calmness and dignity to the character. Sai Pallavi is a good choice for Sita, and her natural performance adds grace to the role. Both actors do justice to their characters.Yash makes his presence felt as Ravana. His looks, body language and screen presence suit the character, and he brings the required intensity whenever he appears. Ravi Dubey is good as Lakshmana, while the supporting cast does its job well.Ramayana Part 1 (2026) Movie: Technical AspectsThe biggest attraction of Ramayana is its scale. The sets, costumes, locations and production design give the film a grand look. The visual effects work well in several important sequences, though a few shots could have been better. The Jatayu episode is one of the film's standout moments.A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer's music adds weight to the proceedings, particularly in the important sequences. The background score works better than the songs. Cinematography is impressive, while the editing could have been sharper in a few portions.Ramayana Part 1 (2026) Movie: AnalysisNitesh Tiwari has taken up a challenging task, and there is no doubt that the film has been mounted on a huge scale. Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi do justice to Rama and Sita, while Yash brings the necessary power to Ravana. The casting is one of the film's strengths.However, the film doesn't maintain the same pace throughout. Some episodes take longer than necessary, and the narration loses momentum in a few places. Despite having several visually impressive moments, the emotional impact is not equally strong across the film. The familiar story also puts more responsibility on the writing to keep audiences engaged, and this is where the film could have done better.The first part largely concentrates on establishing the characters and their worlds. While it offers enough moments to enjoy on the big screen, the wait for the actual Rama-Ravana battle may leave some viewers wanting more.Ramayana Part 1 Movie: Plus Points<ul><li>Grand production values</li><li>Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi's performances</li><li>Yash as Ravana</li><li>Impressive visuals</li><li>Jatayu episode</li><li>Background score</li></ul>Ramayana Part 1 Movie: Minus Points<ul><li>Slow narration in parts</li><li>Lengthy runtime</li><li>Uneven visual effects</li><li>Emotional impact could have been stronger</li><li>Editing could have been tighter</li></ul>Ramayana Part 1 (2026) Movie: VerdictRamayana has the scale and performances needed for a grand theatrical experience. Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash make the familiar characters interesting to watch, and some sequences leave a strong impression. However, the slow narration and lack of consistent emotional depth hold the film back. It is a decent first instalment that sets up the bigger conflict for the next part.

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

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

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

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Wy horror genres not horrifying anymore. There were times when horror films used to scare the hell out everyone and people used to get scared to even enter into the theatres. But of late, it seems movie lovers are not getting scared about horror genre any more.Gone are the days when people used to watch horror films intensly in the theatres. Sometime back Maruthi's Prema Katha Chitram revived the horror genre. Horror baased comedy films attracted viewers. The formula worked sometime but later people got used to it and they are feeling them as extremely routine. With the makers coming up with similar scenes, they are criticising that they are getting laughs when they have to get scared at the appearance of the ghosts.To the top of it, criticism is there that humour elements are more in horror genre and so people are not getting excited. Horror genre requires powerful story and thrilling and interesting elements. This os the reason why Prabhas' The Raja Saab failed to attract viewers.However there is always interest in horror films and Masooda and Viroopaksha proed them. If directors set aside their old formula and come up with powerful screenplay and story and scary elements, then horror genre will make a comeback. - Pramod Nandivada

Why horror genres not horrifying anymore