Anand Devarakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya's upcoming youthful romantic entertainer Epic is slated for a grand release on 11 Sep 2026. The film is directed by Aditya Hasan of 90s webseries fame.The film's promotions, songs, teaser and trailer got good response from all quarters. Expectations are high on the project as the film stars Anand Devarakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya in the lead and the duo earlier captured the imagnation of all with their blockbuster sensation Baby.According to the latest, it is coming out that the makers are bracing for paid premiers on 10 September evening, in the two Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.Shivaji and Vasuki are playing important roles in the film which is bankrolled by uryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas. The film's music is tuned by Hesham Abdul Wahab.- Pramod Nandivada

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All set for Epic paid premiers 

Epic paid premiers planned

&nbsp;&nbsp;Megastar Chiranjeevi’s upcoming action entertainer Kaaka, directed by Bobby Kolli, is set to commence its next shooting schedule in Hyderabad on September 7. Produced by KVN Productions, amidst the rumours that the film is postponed to Summer, makers confirmed that the film is progressing rapidly and is in track for worldwide theatrical release on January 13, 2027. The upcoming schedule will feature major cast members.Kaaka was earlier referred to as Mega 158 before its official title announcement. The title teaser introduced Chiranjeevi as Supervisor Satyam, an employee at Ammaji Aqua Industries in Ravulapalem. The intriguing glimpse showcased shrimp farming, hidden weapons and a mysterious key, offering glimpses of the film’s action-driven yet emotional narrative.The film reportedly features a major interval action sequence that could become one of its biggest highlights. Sources indicate that the first half has already progressed significantly, with the initial edit nearing completion. Alongside Chiranjeevi, Anaswara Rajan, Nivetha Pethuraj, Sunil and Getup Srinu are playing important roles in the project.Kaaka marks Bobby Kolli’s second collaboration with Chiranjeevi after Waltair Veerayya, increasing expectations surrounding their reunion. Thaman S is composing the music, while the makers continue developing the film’s blend of action, emotion and entertainment. Despite recent postponement rumours, Kaaka remains officially scheduled for January 13, 2027. - Veda

Kaaka Makers Put Postpone Rumours To Rest

Chiranjeevi Kaaka To Begin Crucial Hyderabad Schedule

&nbsp;Superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming Tamil film Dharman is progressing rapidly under director Aswath Marimuthu. The movie recently completed its second shooting schedule, with the makers sharing a special video featuring Rajinikanth. His charismatic screen presence has already attracted attention, following the strong response to the title and first look poster.The first look poster introduced Dharman with the intriguing tagline The Deadly Doctor, creating curiosity about Rajinikanth’s character and the film’s storyline. The latest schedule completion video has further increased expectations among fans. With production moving ahead steadily, the project is emerging as one of the most anticipated upcoming collaborations in Tamil cinema.Dharman marks a special collaboration between longtime friends and legendary stars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. Produced by Kamal Haasan and R. Mahendran under Raj Kamal Films International, the film marks Rajinikanth’s first acting project backed by RKFI, adding considerable significance to this reunion.Aswath Marimuthu, known for his distinctive storytelling with Oh My Kadavule / Ori Devuda and Dragon, directs the film featuring Simran and Raashii Khanna alongside Rajinikanth. Anirudh Ravichander composes the music, while AnbAriv handle action choreography. Niketh Bommireddy is the cinematographer, with Karthik Rajkumar as production designer and Pradeep E. Ragav editing. Disney also serves as co-producer. &nbsp;

Dharman Shoot In Super Sonic Mode

Rajinikanth Dharman Completes Second Schedule

&nbsp;Gujarati film Laalo: Krishna Sada Sahaayate has emerged as a surprise success, generating considerable interest for possible remakes in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada. Despite growing speculation, the makers have clarified that no remake rights have been officially sold. Discussions with several production houses are continuing across languages.Laalo co-producer Jay Vyas, producer Ajay Padariya and director Ankit Sakhiya confirmed that multiple offers are being evaluated. Jay reportedly stated that claims about a confirmed remake deal are incorrect, as no agreement has been signed or rights transferred. The producers may take one to two months before reaching a final decision.Several star names, including Allu Arjun, Vijay Deverakonda and Ram Charan, have surfaced in reports surrounding potential Telugu remake proposals. However, the Laalo team has not confirmed any of these casting rumours. Director Ankit Sakhiya maintained that official details cannot be disclosed while discussions with prospective producers remain underway.Laalo follows a struggling rickshaw driver who becomes trapped inside an isolated farmhouse, forcing him to confront guilt and painful memories. His encounters with spiritual visions of Lord Krishna gradually transform his outlook. The film’s emotional storytelling and spiritual themes have fueled remake interest, while producers collectively evaluate offers from different industries. - Veda

Laalo Makers About South Remake Rights Status

Laalo Remake Buzz Gains Momentum Across South India

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, has created a major box office sensation in Kerala. The romantic comedy has reportedly crossed the ₹100 crore gross mark within 15 days, emerging as the fastest Malayalam film to achieve this milestone and setting a new benchmark for regional cinema. Total stands at 220 crore gross worldwide.The film’s theatrical momentum remains exceptionally strong even after completing two weeks. Unlike the usual slowdown witnessed during the second week, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit continues attracting audiences across Kerala. Strong word of mouth, positive audience response and repeat viewings have helped the Nivin Pauly starrer maintain remarkable consistency.With ₹100 crore reportedly achieved, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has entered Kerala cinema’s elite ₹100 crore club. Vaazha 2, Lokah and Thudarum are among the other films associated with this prestigious milestone. Trade observers are now closely watching whether Bethlehem Kudumba Unit can challenge existing records.The Telugu release has further expanded Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’s theatrical reach, opening another potential revenue market for the film. Nivin Pauly’s popularity, Mamitha Baiju’s appeal and the movie’s romantic comedy elements have contributed to its strong reception. If the current momentum continues, expectations are rising for a ₹250 crore worldwide milestone. - Veda

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Crosses 100 Crore in Kerala

BKU Emerges As Fastest Film To.Gross 100 Cr Only In Kerala

&nbsp;&nbsp;Epic First Semester trailer review. Epic First Semester is capturing the imagination of all as it pairs Anand Devarakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya who created a sensation with Baby. &nbsp;Aditya Haasan's directorial venture is releasing on 11 September 2026.The film's promotions are increasing the interest levels with the songs and teaser released till now. The makers today released the trailer and doubled the curiosity among move lovers. The trailer is loaded with youthful, romantic elements and also family emotions targeting everyone.<figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8doc_Zq0Anw"></oembed></figure>The trailer starts with the lead character Aditya aspiring to become director and moving to London in its pursuit. He falls for a beautiful girl played by Vaishnavi Chaitanya. The chemistry between Anand Devarakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya is captivating. Shivaji and Vasuki appeared in important roles.The background music and cinematography elevated the scenes. &nbsp;Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas are bankrolling the film.&nbsp;

Epic First Semester: Trailer Talk

Epic First Semester trailer review

&nbsp;&nbsp; Irumudi, starring Ravi Teja and directed by Shiva Nirvana, is enjoying a strong theatrical run after its August 21, 2026 release. The emotional action drama has reportedly delivered impressive worldwide collections, crossing the ₹200 crore mark. Its box office momentum has now created uncertainty around streaming plans.Netflix is widely reported to have acquired Irumudi’s digital rights, with September 18, 2026 being discussed as the expected OTT premiere date. However, the date is not officially confirmed by Netflix or the makers. Recent reports suggest producers are discussing a longer theatrical window because the film continues attracting audiences.The possible delay has a practical business reason, extending the theatrical run could help Irumudi maximize revenues before moving to streaming platforms. Reports indicate discussions could extend the four week window to six or eight weeks. If approved, the digital premiere could shift to October, although viewers must wait for confirmation.Ravi Teja has faced a similar OTT situation earlier through Krack. The 2021 blockbuster was scheduled for Aha streaming on January 29, but its digital premiere was postponed by a week to support its successful run. That precedent makes Irumudi’s reported delay believable, but the final Netflix date remains unconfirmed. - Veda

Irumudi OTT Release Delayed

Will Ravi Teja Irumudi OTT Release Be Delayed

&nbsp;&nbsp;Shruti Haasan has secured relief from Bombay High Court after seeking protection against AI deepfakes and unauthorised use of her identity. On September 3, Justice Madhav Jamdar granted interim protection, directing platforms to remove objectionable material. She had sought ₹15 crore damages over misuse of her image, voice and likeness.The court found a very strong prima facie case, noting that circulation could cause irreparable harm to Shruti Haasan’s reputation, goodwill and commercial interests. Her petition alleged sexually explicit AI-generated videos, manipulated photographs, fake endorsements, unauthorised merchandise and fabricated digital personas. Platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X were named.The ruling arrives as Shruti Haasan remains busy with several major regional projects across cinema. She is associated with Prashanth Neel’s Salaar: Part 2, returning as Aadya, while Pavan Sadineni’s Aakasamlo Oka Tara features her alongside Dulquer Salmaan. She is also linked to Mysskin’s Train and other upcoming entertainment commitments.The Bombay High Court’s intervention highlights concerns surrounding celebrity personality rights in the artificial intelligence era. Shruti’s case also follows similar legal action involving public figures against deepfakes and unauthorised commercial exploitation. For the actress, the order offers digital protection while allowing her to focus on films and creative projects. - Veda

HC Protects Shruti Haasan

Shruti Haasan Gets Major Relief In AI Deepfake Case

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay decided to give a big push to the motor sports in India. He &nbsp;unveiled a grand makeover plan for Chennai, announcing plans for a new Secretariat complex, an Olympic City and a Motor Sports City in Chennai.Ajith, who is a big motorsports buff and formula 1 car racer, thanked CM Vijay for the initiative. He posted "My heartfelt thank you to the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru C Joseph Vijay Avl, for giving every discipline of sports, including motorsport, the much-needed attention by announcing Tamil Nadu government's initiatives to develop infrastructure. Me being currently involved in motorsports, I would like to rephrase a quote by astronaut Mr Neil Armstrong ‘One small step by the Tamil Nadu government, one giant leap for motorsports in India!’ Wishing The Honourable Chief Minister Thiru C Joseph Vijay Avl the very best in all his endeavours."On the professional front, Ajith is starring in the direction of Adhik Ravichandran once again in the film titled Dare Devil.---- Pramod Nandivada

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 Ajith thanks CM Vijay for this reason

CM Vijay motorsports push: Ajith thanks

Friday, September 4 brings two notable OTT premieres, Korean Kanakaraju and DC, giving viewers an opportunity to revisit films that completed theatrical journeys. Varun Tej’s Korean Kanakaraju arrived on August 7 and emerged as a commercial success, while Lokesh Kanagaraj’s DC surprised audiences with strong worldwide earnings and positive word of mouth.Korean Kanakaraju, directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, blends horror and comedy around Varun Tej and Ritika Nayak. The film reportedly reached break even within three days and collected around ₹50 crore gross globally. Though reviews were mixed, audience support helped it finish as a profitable venture, giving Varun Tej a much needed success.DC, directed by Arun Matheswaran, marks filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj’s acting debut and stars Wamiqa Gabbi. Released on August 7, the film crossed ₹100 crore worldwide in roughly two weeks and reached about ₹102 crore globally theatrically. Its strong performance made the film one of the weekend’s most anticipated OTT titles.Both movies now expand their reach through streaming, with Korean Kanakaraju arriving on Netflix and DC streaming on Sun NXT from September 4. Alongside them, Dhamal 4, Jagame Sangeetham, Unmadham and other titles join the weekend lineup. For Telugu audiences, Korean Kanakaraju and DC stand out because both proved themselves theatrically. - Veda

Korean Kanakaraju, DC And Many More Now Streaming On OTT

This Week OTT Releases Along  With Korean Kanakaraju And DC 

&nbsp;Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela made this year’s Janmashtami celebration special by sharing a rare family moment. Their twins Shiv Ram, Anveera Devi and elder daughter Klin Kara were dressed as Lord Krishna and Radha for a simple home puja, creating an adorable picture that quickly attracted fans. The intimate celebration offered a glimpse into the family’s festive traditions.The photograph stands out because Charan and Upasana have protected their children’s privacy since becoming parents to twins. The couple has avoided public appearances involving them, making this festive picture special. Rather than creating a staged celebrity moment, they presented a natural family celebration centered on devotion, tradition and togetherness.Fans were especially drawn to the children’s traditional costumes and the atmosphere inside the family’s puja room. Janmashtami celebrates Lord Krishna’s birth and is traditionally marked by prayers, devotional rituals and family gatherings. The 2026 festival falls on September 4, adding significance to the timing of Charan’s heartfelt family picture.On the professional front, Ram Charan is recovering after undergoing wrist surgery following an injury connected to Peddi. Doctors advised rehabilitation before he resumes work. His upcoming lineup includes projects associated with Sukumar and other major filmmakers, while fans eagerly await updates on his return to regular shooting schedules. - Veda

Ram Charan Janmashtami Celebrations With Family

Ram Charan Upasana Krishnashtami Celebrations With Little Ones

&nbsp;&nbsp;Creative differences between Allu Arjun and Atlee for Raaka. Allu Arjun's Raaka directed by Atlee is the cynosure of all eyes. The film is touted to be the highest budget project and already the announcement video and Allu Arjun's look generated immense curiosity.In the meantime, reports are coming that there are differences between Allu Arjun and Atlee on how Raaka should be. Buzz is Atlee is keen to include intense emotions targeting the Indian movie lovers, but Allu Arjun keeping in view the global reach is keen to have quality VFX and visuals and be extravagant on all fronts.The film has different timelines and Allu Arjun will be seen in three different roles. Deepika Padukone, Rashmika Mandanna, Janhvi Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur are playing important roles in the film. Toxic failure are also making the Raaka makers to think twice as style and extravaganza alone willnot guarantee success.- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

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Surprising developments in Raaka

Creative differences between Allu Arjun and Atlee for Raaka

&nbsp;&nbsp;SS Rajamouli’s next project after Varanasi has become a major talking point. His Mahesh Babu starrer is scheduled for April 7, 2027, and remains in production. Rajamouli recently said around 80 shooting days were pending, underlining the scale of the adventure. The film is also planned as a standalone feature.Once Varanasi is completed, speculation will intensify over Rajamouli’s next hero. Allu Arjun is among the names frequently discussed, although there is no official confirmation of their collaboration. Allu Arjun is currently committed to upcoming projects, including his ongoing film with Atlee, and next with Lokesh Kanagaraj meaning his availability could influence future plans going forward.Suriya is another strong name linked to Rajamouli’s future collaboration. The Tamil star has openly expressed his desire to work with the filmmaker, while Rajamouli has praised Suriya’s acting and credited his Ghajini promotions as an inspiration for taking Telugu cinema beyond traditional markets. Their potential collaboration carries special significance today.Beyond individual heroes, Rajamouli’s Mahabharata dream project could completely change the equation. However, there is currently no official confirmation that his immediate post Varanasi film will feature Allu Arjun, Suriya, or a Mahabharata adaptation. Until Rajamouli announces his next project, these names remain speculation, keeping the industry eagerly watching every development.- Veda

Interesting Buzz About SSR Next After Varanasi

Who Among These Two Rajamouli Will Choose For His Next After Varanasi

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rana Daggubati believes audience preferences are changing significantly, with viewers looking beyond star heroes while choosing films. In a recent interaction, he observed that director identity, storytelling ability and previous work increasingly influence theatrical decisions. According to Rana, the growing “director first” mindset reflects how selective and informed today’s moviegoers have become.Rana pointed to filmmakers such as S.S. Rajamouli, Nag Ashwin, Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Prashanth Neel as examples of directors who have built recognizable brands. Their names now create curiosity even before casting details dominate discussions. Their distinctive storytelling, visual language, action presentation and filmmaking approaches have developed dedicated audiences across India.Rana clarified that the changing trend does not mean star heroes have lost their importance. Instead, he believes the strongest films combine star power, director credibility and compelling content. While established actors can guarantee initial attention, audiences increasingly expect unique stories and effective execution before deciding whether a film deserves their money.The pan-Indian expansion of Indian cinema has further strengthened director branding, allowing filmmakers to develop audiences beyond regional boundaries. Rajamouli’s global recognition and the distinctive identities of directors like Nag Ashwin, Sandeep Vanga and Prasanth Neel demonstrate this shift. Rana’s comments highlight an evolving industry where directors increasingly share the spotlight with stars. - Veda

Rana On The Rise Of Director Brands

Rana Interesting Comments About Directors And Heroes

&nbsp;&nbsp; Chiranjeevi’s Kaaka is generating strong buzz ahead of its scheduled January 13, 2027 release. However, industry circles are reportedly discussing a possible move from the Sankranthi season to summer. Chiranjeevi's long pending project, Vishwambhara is rumoured to arrive for Sankranthi. Although no official confirmation has arrived, postponing Kaaka could prove beneficial if the makers want maximum attention and stronger theatrical positioning.The biggest advantage could be securing a solo release window. Kaaka currently appears to have greater promotional momentum and curiosity than Vishwambhara, Chiranjeevi’s other much awaited project. With Bobby Kolli directing, the film’s title glimpse and Chiranjeevi’s contrasting character shades have already created considerable excitement among fans and moviegoers nationwide.A solo release would allow Kaaka to dominate screens, promotions and audience conversations without facing other big films during the same time. More importantly, the film could receive longer theatrical attention, better show allocation and stronger opening opportunities. Summer also offers a potentially cleaner window for a mass entertainer’s box office run.On the other hand, it would be beneficial for Vishwambhara if it arrives for Sankranthi. Despite Chiranjeevi’s presence and its fantasy adventure scale, currently appears to have comparatively lower public buzz. &nbsp;Therefore, the film will fetch Sankranthi advantage as it is the biggest season for Tollywood when it comes to Box-office boost. Hence, giving Kaaka an uncluttered release could help convert its existing hype into stronger openings and sustained collections. Still, the Sankranthi date remains officially announced, and any change depends entirely on the makers. - Veda

Kaaka Release Change Could Be A Strategic Move

Solo Release Could Boost Kaaka Box Office Potential

Rakul Preet who has been a busy heroine in Tollywood is now shifted her base to Bollywood. She is doing back to back films in Hindi which are both theatrical and OTT releases. She had five releases this year in Hindi. Rakul was last seen in Kondapolam with Panja Vaisshnav Tej in Telugu. Her next is Chhatriwali which is releasing in OTT where she plays the role of a condom tester. Apart from that she is also doing a couple of Hindi films.&nbsp;\r\nRakul is currently doing two big Tamil films one is Indian 2 and another is Siva Karthikeyan starrer Ayalaan. Indian 2 is Kamal Haasan\'s next in Shankar\'s direction prestigiousky produced by Lyca Productions and Red Giant Movies. Rakul speaking to scribes, said she is amazed with Kamal Haasan while working for Indian 2. She said Kamal is seen in prosthetics make-up which needs 5 hours time to get it right on face. She said that he reaches the location by 5 AM to be on sets at 10 AM. It also takes two hours to remove that makeup. But, Kamal doesnt care and never complained about it once. Rakul said she is fascinated with his discipline.&nbsp;\r\nRakul stated that out of 100 years of cinema, Kamal Haasan has been working in cinema for more than 60 years. She said nobody knows cinema better than Kamal Haasan sir.&nbsp;

Rakul Preet About Indian 2

Rakul Says Nobody Knows Cinema Better Than Him

Gabbar Singh star Pawan Kalyan, director Harish Shankar reunite for Ustaad Bhagat Singh, a massive project produced by Mythri Movie Makers

It&rsquo;s official! There&rsquo;s good news for fans of Pawan Kalyan, who have been waiting with bated breath to watch their beloved star join hands with blockbuster director Harish Shankar again. Yes, you heard it right! Ustaad Bhagat Singh, the latest project from the Gabbar Singh actor-director combo was formally launched today. The duo is as committed as ever to rewrite history again and break the records registered by Gabbar Singh.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh is being bankrolled by Y Ravi Shankar and Naveen Yerneni under Mythri Movie Makers. The much-awaited project commenced with a muhurat shoot in Hyderabad amidst the presence of Pawan Kalyan, director Harish Shankar, producers and several leading names from the film fraternity at 11.45 am on Sunday. Directors VV Vinayak, K Dasaradh, Malineni Gopichand, Buchi Babu Sana and producers AM Ratnam, Dil Raju, Shirish, TG Vishwa Prasad, Vivek Kuchibhotla, Sahu Garapati, Ram Achanta, Gopi Achanta, Kilaru Satish graced the event.&nbsp;

While Dil Raju has sounded the clapboard, producers Ram Achanta, TG Vishwa Prasad, directors Gopichand Malineni, Buchi Babu formally handed over the script to the team. AM Ratnam had switched on the camera with VV Vinayak directing the first shot. Earlier this morning, a special poster featuring a casually flamboyant Pawan Kalyan, seated on a Harley Davidson bike, while sporting an off-white overcoat and holding a cup of tea, was unveiled by the makers.&nbsp;

In the backdrop of the poster, one could notice a windmill, a mobile tower and a thunder that symbolically signals the arrival of Pawan Kalyan a.k.a Ustaad Bhagat Singh. It also emphatically announces, &lsquo;This time it&rsquo;s not just entertainment&rsquo; with a Telugu caption that reads, &lsquo;Manalni evadra aapedhi&rsquo; The film comprises a top-notch technical team, including cinematographer Ayananka Bose (who worked with Harish Shankar on Duvvada Jagannadham), noted art director Anand Sai (in his comeback film) and editor Chota K Prasad. Blockbuster music director behind hits like jalsa,Gabbar Singh, Attarintiki daeedi,Pushpa and Rangasthalam, Devi Sri Prasad, is on board as the composer And the film has Screenplay by senior Director k.Dasaradh.

Stunt director duo Ram-Lakshman choreographs the action sequences. The film is set to go on floors soon. Other details regarding the cast, crew will be announced shortly. Mythri Movie Makers, a leading production house, has carved its niche in Telugu cinema in a few years since its inception and has backed some of the biggest projects in the industry featuring leading stars that created wonders at the box office and earned critical acclaim. This time too, they look set to continue their victorious run with an ambitious project to be made on an extravagant scale.

Screen Play: k.Dasaradh, DOP: Ayananka Bose, Music: Devisriprasad, Editor: Chota k prasad, Additional writer: C. Chandramohan, Production Designer: Anand sai, Fights: Ram - Laxman, Excutive producer: ChandraSekhar Ravipati , Ceo: Cherry, Producers: Naveen Yerneni, Y.Ravi Shankar, Written &amp; Directed by Harish Shankar. S, Banner: Mythri&nbsp; Movie Makers, pro: Lakshmivenugopal.

Pawan-Harish reunite for Ustaad Bhagat Singh

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Opening

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

Sahaa - Life of Sanju Review

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

I'M Game Review

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

Rambha Oorvasi Menaka Review

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

Bethlehem Kutumba Unit Review

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

Romanchakam Review

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

Kiku Chiranjeevi Review

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

Toxic Review

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

Ameer Log Review

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

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

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

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

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Rajamouli's magnum opus RRR is going on a record-breaking spree across the world. According to the latest, it is coming out that RRR conquered the Japanese nation. Sources reveal that RRR became the highest-grosser in Japan. RRR longtime back crossed Baahubali 2 collections and reports have it that the film crossed the collections of Super Star Rajinikanth's Muthu which had record collections till now.<div><div class="ii gt"><div class="a3s aiL "><div><div class="gmail_default">Official confirmation is awaited from the makers. RRR's achievement is proving that Rajamouli is the master story teller and he has erased the boundaries of filmmaking across the world. RRR starred NTR and Ram Charan in the lead roles while Alia Bhatt and Olivia Morris played the female leads. Music for the film is tuned by Keeravani and the film starred Ajay Devgn, Samuthirakhani, Shriya Sharan, Ray Stevenson, and Alison Doody in other roles. Gauging by the recent developments, the film is racing ahead to get Oscar nominations.</div></div></div></div></div>

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