Music director Anirudh Ravichander’s reported wedding with Sunrisers Hyderabad co owner Kavya Maran has become a major talking point. Amid reports about their November celebrations, rumours that actor Dhanush may not have received an invitation have sparked fresh discussions among Tamil cinema fans.Anirudh and Dhanush share a long association. Dhanush gave Anirudh his big break as a composer with the film 3, and their song Why This Kolaveri Di became a worldwide sensation. They later worked together on several projects, earning the popular nickname DnA among fans.The speculation has also brought attention to Dhanush’s past marriage to Aishwarya Rajinikanth, daughter of Superstar Rajinikanth. The couple announced their separation in 2022 and later divorced. However, there is no confirmed information linking their personal circumstances to Anirudh’s wedding invitations. Interestingly, some reports have also listed Dhanush among the expected guests.The reported celebrations have attracted attention because of the high profile names linked to the guest list. Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, A.R. Rahman, Ajith Kumar, Allu Arjun, Sivakarthikeyan and director Nelson Dilipkumar are among the film personalities reportedly invited. Political names include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and several chief ministers. The Chennai reception is scheduled for November 21, while the reported Greece wedding dates are November 10 and 11. - Veda &nbsp;

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Buzz About Star Hero Not Being Invited For Anirudh Marriage

Is Dhanush Missing From the Guest List Of Anirudh Ravichander Kavya Maran Wedding

&nbsp;&nbsp;Scene, Mahashakti ,Summer Holidays releasing today. Following the release of Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi's Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari on 5 November 2026 as Diwali special, films like Scene, Mahashakti and Summer Holidays are releasing on 6 November 2026.Among them, Suriya's Scene is generating interest among movie lovers. Scene is directed by Jithu Madhavan of Aavesham fame and it stars Nazriya Nazeem as the female lead. The film is produced by Suriya's wife Jyothika.Mahashakti is the dubbed version of Nayanthara's Mookuthi Amman2, a sequel to the hit film Mookuthi Amman. The film is directed by C.Sundar. Expectations are high as the first part turned out to be a hit.Low budget film Summer Holidays Srikar Nayan G and stars Rohan Roy and Arun Dev Pothula in the lead roles. Let us findout what impact these films created at the box office in the wake of Ramayana's release across the world. Stay tuned for the films reviews by Cinejosh team in couple of hours from now.- Pramod Nandivada

Today Reviews: Scene, Mahashakti, Summer Holidays

Scene, Mahashakti, Summer Holidays releasing today

Ever since pan India fever started, the budget calculations in Tollywood is becoming the talk of the town. Even before the start of the project, the makers are coming up with leaks about 300crs and 400crs etc.Earlier story and director track record used to get buzz on the film but now only budget numbers are deciding the range of the project. Behind this, PR strategy well versed with Hindi market is behing it as per the sources.North audience, distributors and exhibitors there are allocating theatres to South films based on the scale of the project. So Mumbai PR agencies are playing this mind game of qouting huge bugdet figure to get theatres in the north. Apart from it, these numbers are becoming crucial in doing the theatrical business, OTT and satellite deals. As per the making and casting the the way it is projected,Amazon and Netflix can be wooed with huge deals and so the PR is promoting the films in such a ay.For those rates, the budgets are qouted irrespective of the actual rates. Among these 100crs, half of them goes to the remuneration of the heroes and directors. Pan India heroes remuneration already crossed hundreds of crores and directors are also charging huge remuneration. They are projecting huge budgets and spending minimal on sets and VFX and they are giving coloring that paper cost as the budget cost and this is more or less is boomeranging on them as the people are not finding that richness on the screen.- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Secret behind pan India films PR strategy

PR strategies behind Pan India films revealed

Mega Supreme Hero Sai Durgha Tej has taken a big step in his personal life by getting engaged to Kiran on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The engagement ceremony was held at Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort in the presence of family members, close relatives and friends. The celebrations were kept intimate, making it a special occasion for the couple.The engagement brought together several members of the Konidela and Allu families. Megastar Chiranjeevi and Surekha, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun and Sneha Reddy attended the ceremony. Sai Durgha Tej's parents, Dr Siva Prasad and Vijaya Durga, and his brother Vaishnav Tej were also present to bless the couple on their special day.Several other family members, including Allu Bobby and Neela Shah, Varun Tej, Lavanya Tripathi, Vaayuv Tej, Naga Babu, Padmaja, Niharika Konidela, Allu Aravind, Allu Nirmala, Allu Sirish, Nayanika Reddy, Akira Nandan and Aadhya, joined the celebrations. Their presence made the engagement a memorable gathering for both families.The ceremony was also attended by close friends and film personalities, including Manchu Manoj and Bhuma Mounika Reddy, Naveen Vijay Krishna, Harsha Chemudu, Venky Kudumula, Navdeep and producer Harshith Reddy. With the engagement celebrations now over, the couple is preparing for their wedding, which is scheduled to take place on December 10, 2026, in Hyderabad. - Veda

Sai Tej Gets Engaged To Kiran In An Intimate Ceremony

Sai Durgha Tej and Kiran Engaged Wedding Date Confirmed 

Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi is set to achieve a major international milestone with his reported selection as an award presenter at the 54th International Emmy Awards. According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter India, he will become the first Indian actor to present an award at the prestigious ceremony, scheduled for November 23, 2026, in New York.The International Emmy Awards recognise outstanding television programmes produced and aired outside the United States. Vijay Sethupathi's presence at the event is another important moment for Indian entertainment on the global stage. Known for choosing different kinds of roles, the actor has earned recognition across languages with his performances in films ranging from intense thrillers to commercial entertainers.India previously made history at the International Emmy Awards when comedian Vir Das became the first Indian to host the ceremony in 2024. Vijay Sethupathi's reported selection as a presenter marks another step for Indian talent at the international event. His growing popularity across different film industries has also helped him reach audiences beyond Tamil cinema.Meanwhile, Vijay Sethupathi's Maharaja is making headlines with plans for a Hollywood remake, while a sequel is also reportedly in development. The 2024 action thriller received international attention after its successful release in China, where it reportedly collected around Rs 91.65 crore. Its strong response on streaming platforms further increased its reach, eventually leading to a Hollywood agency acquiring its remake rights. - Veda

Vijay Sethupathi Makes History as First Indian Presenter at International Emmy Awards 2026

After Vir Das, Vijay Sethupathi Takes Indian Recognition at International Emmys Further

Victory Venkatesh and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram's upcoming multi starrer, January 12 Vidudala, is moving ahead with its latest shooting schedule in Kazakhstan. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the film features Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty as the female leads. Produced by Sahu Garapati under Shine Screens and presented by Suresh Productions, Archana and Zee Studios, the film promises family emotions, comedy and commercial entertainment.The Kazakhstan schedule has started with a high voltage action sequence featuring both Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram. Renowned stunt choreographer Real Satish is supervising the action block, which is being filmed on a grand scale against the scenic mountain locations. Anil Ravipudi is personally overseeing the sequence, which is expected to be one of the major attractions in the film.Apart from the action episode, the team will also shoot a special song featuring the two lead actors during this schedule. Choreographed by Sekhar Master, the song is expected to feature colourful visuals, energetic dance moves and beautiful Kazakhstan locations. A working still along with small video showing Venkatesh, Kalyan Ram and Anil Ravipudi together in the location has also attracted attention among fans.GV Prakash Kumar is composing the music, while Sameer Reddy handles cinematography. Tammiraju is responsible for editing and AS Prakash takes care of production design, with S Krishna serving as executive producer. The first look posters have already created interest, and the makers are planning a grand theatrical release on January 12 as a Sankranthi special. The tagline, Bava Bammardi Soujanyamtho, adds further curiosity to this festive entertainer. - Veda

January 12 Vidudala Begin Kazakhstan Schedule with Grand Action Sequence

Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram Special Song Planned in Kazakhstan For January 12 Vidudala

The Jailer franchise has become one of the biggest successes in Rajinikanth's recent career, with director Nelson Dilipkumar earning appreciation for his entertaining storytelling. Following the success of the first two films, Sun Pictures has reportedly given the green signal for Jailer 3. However, the third instalment is expected to take some time before production begins.According to reports, Nelson has been given complete creative freedom by Sun Pictures to develop Jailer 3. The director is reportedly free to decide the film's budget, casting and remuneration. He has already started working on the basic storyline and is expected to spend several months developing the screenplay before moving ahead with the project.Nelson's combination of dark humour, action and entertaining characters played a major role in making Jailer a blockbuster. Rajinikanth's portrayal of Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, with his powerful screen presence, stylish action sequences and memorable dialogues, became a major attraction. Fans are now expecting another interesting chapter with fresh characters and unexpected twists. Already Vijay Sethupathi was introduced in Jailer 2 climax along with return of Vidya Balan.Although news about Jailer 3 has generated excitement, several details about the project are still unclear. The official production schedule, complete cast and release date are yet to be announced. Nelson and Rajinikanth's reunion is expected to attract considerable attention, but fans will have to wait for an official confirmation about when the third part will go on floors. - Veda

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Nelson Gets Full Freedom For Jailer 3

Latest Update About Jailer 3 

Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 is finally gearing up for its OTT premiere after a successful theatrical run. The makers have officially confirmed November 12 as the streaming date. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the action entertainer will premiere on Amazon Prime Video, bringing Tiger Muthuvel Pandian back to entertain audiences at home.The film will stream in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada across India and more than 240 countries and territories. Prime Video announced the release with a new poster featuring Rajinikanth and other cast members. The platform also teased fans with the tagline, “Tiger Muthuvel Pandian is back. Reloaded.”Jailer 2 has reportedly collected Rs 466.05 crore net in India, with its domestic gross reaching Rs 545.10 crore. Its worldwide collection stands at an estimated Rs 821+ crore after 21 days, according to trade estimates. The film has also emerged as a record breaking success for Tamil cinema.Meanwhile, reports about a possible 30 minute extended version have created curiosity among fans. The additional footage is said to include scenes featuring Mohanlal, Vijay Sethupathi, Hrithik Roshan and Santhanam. However, Sun Pictures has not confirmed these reports, leaving viewers waiting for the OTT premiere. - Veda

Jailer 2 Arrives on Prime Video From This Date

Jailer 2 OTT Streaming Date

Regina Cassandra has reacted to the ongoing debate over the treatment of actresses in the Telugu film industry. The discussion gained attention after Janhvi Kapoor spoke about the Peddi controversy on Koffee With Karan, while Radhika Apte also shared her past experiences in Telugu cinema. Regina welcomed actresses speaking up but felt the issue should not turn into a North - South industry debate.In an interview, Regina said every actor has the right to question a scene or character portrayal that makes them uncomfortable. She believes actresses should not feel pressured to accept everything just because they are part of a project. According to her, artists must have the freedom to express their concerns and stand by their personal boundaries.Regina also recalled her experience with Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2, in which she played the actor's wife. She expressed disappointment with the film's promotional campaign, alleging that Karan Johar and Dharma Productions did not give her proper visibility. She particularly pointed out that the production house shared a song featuring her without tagging her on Instagram.The actress questioned why she was left out of the promotional posts despite being part of the film. She also wondered whether such treatment could be considered discrimination. Regina's comments have added another perspective to the discussion about actresses receiving recognition and equal visibility in the film industry, beyond the ongoing North - South debate. - Veda

Regina Reacts to Janhvi Kapoor Peddi Comments

Regina Cassandra Questions Karan Johar

&nbsp;&nbsp; Suriya’s Scene is heading for a November 6 Diwali release, but the film is facing a major challenge even before its first show. Despite having quality promotional material that has connected with a section of movie lovers, the overall pre release buzz is not particularly strong. The bigger concern is the limited number of theatres.Tamil Nadu is where the screen shortage could hurt Scene the most. The film is reportedly getting less than half of the available screens, with Nayanthara’s Mookuthi Amman 2 receiving a wide release through Red Giant Movies. Jailer 2 continues to occupy theatres, while Ramayana is taking a sizeable share of multiplex screens, leaving less room for Suriya’s film.The situation is also challenging in the Telugu states, where Aadarsha Kutumbam is still running after its October 30 release. NVR Cinemas is releasing Scene in Telugu, but Ramayana, distributed by Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Creations at regular ticket prices, is expected to dominate theatre allocation. Karnataka faces a similar situation, while North India is likely to be heavily occupied by Ramayana.Kerala remains Scene’s biggest relief, with the film getting a comparatively better screen count and carrying expectations of Suriya’s biggest ever opening in the state. However, fewer theatres in other important markets could restrict its opening collections. The promotional content has found appreciation among a particular audience, but that has not yet translated into huge overall buzz. Scene now needs strong audience feedback to gain additional shows and theatres during the Diwali weekend. - Veda

Theatre Crunch For Suriya Scene

Suriya Scene Faces Theatre Shortage

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 PointsGrand production valuesRanbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi's performancesYash as RavanaImpressive visualsJatayu episodeBackground scoreRamayana Part 1 Movie: Minus PointsSlow narration in partsLengthy runtimeUneven visual effectsEmotional impact could have been strongerEditing could have been tighterRamayana 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.

Ramayana Part 1 Movie Review 

Ramayana Review

&nbsp;&nbsp; Nayanthara’s Mookuthi Amman 2, also getting released as Mahasakthi in other languages, is gearing up for its November 6 Diwali release. Directed by Sundar C and produced by Ishari K. Ganesh under Vels Film International, the film reportedly carries a production budget of over ₹100 crore, raising expectations.The film has received a U/A 16+ certificate and has a runtime of approximately 2 hours 25 minutes. Nayanthara reportedly appears in dual roles, while Regina Cassandra, Duniya Vijay, Urvashi and Yogi Babu play important characters. Hiphop Tamizha has composed the music, and the film is releasing in five languages.Despite its big scale, advance bookings have started slowly. Recent tracking reports show opening day advance gross upto ₹1 crore only, which is very low considering the scale of the movie. The film also faces competition from Suriya’s Scene, which releases on the same day.The reported ₹100 crore production investment means the theatrical business needs to perform strongly. Satellite, digital and other non theatrical rights can help the producer recover a portion of the investment. Considering non theatrical recovery, the film atleast need to collect 100 crore gross worldwide to reach the break even target. Strong word of mouth and family audiences during Diwali will be crucial for theatrical recovery. - Veda

Herculean Task Ahead For Nayanthara

Mookuthi Amman 2 100 Cr Budget Puts Producer Under Pressure

&nbsp;&nbsp; Megastar Chiranjeevi is stepping into a new role as a talk show host with Megaverse, which is expected to premiere on Netflix. The upcoming Telugu celebrity talk show is already creating curiosity, with reports suggesting that several big names from the film industry could share the stage with the legendary actor.According to the latest buzz, Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni may appear together in a special episode. Their possible participation could bring the Mega and Akkineni families together on the same platform. Earlier reports also suggested a special appearance by Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan, which has added to the excitement surrounding the show.The Daggubati family could also be part of the guest list, with producer D. Suresh Babu, Venkatesh and Rana Daggubati reportedly among the names to feature. If these combinations materialise, Megaverse could offer some interesting conversations involving leading Telugu film families, their personal experiences, industry journeys and behind the scenes stories.Megaverse is expected to focus on celebrity interactions, memorable incidents and lighter moments from the Telugu film industry. The show is backed by Gold Box Entertainments, Atom Media Ventures and Sol Production LLP. However, the reported guest appearances are yet to receive official confirmation, and audiences are waiting for Chiranjeevi or Netflix to reveal the final lineup. - Veda

Megaverse Is Expanding With Guest List

Akkineni and Daggubati Families Likely to Join Chiranjeevi Megaverse

&nbsp;&nbsp;Ramayana: Part 1 has arrived in theatres with huge expectations, carrying the scale of one of the most ambitious Indian films ever made. The epic has received a U certificate from the censor board, with a runtime of 195 minutes (3 hours 15 minutes), making it a lengthy theatrical experience for audiences.The film's official storyline follows Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who goes into exile with Sita and Lakshmana after his father's promise. Their journey takes a tragic turn when Ravana abducts Sita, leading to a massive battle between good and evil. Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama, Sai Pallavi appears as Sita, and Yash takes on the role of Ravana.Ramayana is reportedly made on a massive budget of ₹1,300 crore to ₹1,400 crore, making it one of the costliest Indian productions ever. According to trade estimates, the film needs around ₹2,000 crore in worldwide gross collections to reach its break even target. The reported theatrical recovery expectations stand at approximately ₹1,500 crore from India and ₹600 crore from overseas markets.The film has crossed ₹100 crore in worldwide opening day advance bookings, including around ₹60 crore from India and ₹40 crore from overseas. Day 1 worldwide gross estimates are in the ₹140 crore to ₹150 crore range, while the Diwali holiday period could help collections grow further if audience feedback remains positive. With such a huge investment, the real box office test will begin after the opening day.- Veda

Ramayana Box Office Business Dynamics

Ramayana To Become India Highest Grosses To Become Safe At BO

&nbsp;&nbsp; Suriya’s Scene is gearing up for a grand Diwali release on November 6, 2026. The Jithu Madhavan directorial has cleared its censor formalities with a U/A 16+ certificate and a runtime of 149.16 minutes (2 hours 29 minutes). The film is Suriya’s third theatrical release this year, following Karuppu and Vishwanathan and Sons.One of the biggest advantages for Scene is its controlled production budget. The film is reportedly made on a budget of around ₹50 crore, excluding Suriya’s remuneration, as he is also one of its producers. The film brings together an interesting cast featuring Nazriya Nazim, Naslen, Anandraj and Lal, with Jithu Madhavan directing after Malayalam hits Romancham and Aavesham.The makers have reportedly recovered the entire production investment through non theatrical rights, including digital, satellite and music deals. This puts Scene in a comfortable position before its theatrical release. However, the film needs to collect approximately ₹200 crore in worldwide gross to achieve hit status based on its reported theatrical business agreements.Advance bookings have started on a promising note, particularly in Kerala, where the film reportedly collected over ₹2 crore in pre sales within the first 24 hours. The latest reported advance booking gross has reached ₹5 crore, including ₹2 crore from Kerala and ₹3 crore from Tamil Nadu. The return of early morning shows in Tamil Nadu, along with the Diwali holiday advantage, could further help its opening. A positive audience response will be important for Scene to reach its box office target. - Veda

Suriya Scene Business Dynamics

Suriya Scene Turns Profitable Before Release

&nbsp;&nbsp; Ramayana: Part 1 was expected to deliver a massive opening at the Indian box office, with trade estimates suggesting at least ₹100 crore nett from its Hindi version alone. However, the latest opening day advance booking trend points towards a much lower start of around ₹65 crore nett across all languages.The film has registered ₹47.11 crore in India opening day advance booking gross, selling 12.83 lakh tickets across 25,931 shows as of 9 PM IST. The average ticket price stands at approximately ₹367, including 3D charges. While the overall pre sales look impressive, ticket pricing appears to be affecting occupancy in major Hindi markets.The Hindi version leads with ₹35.33 crore gross at an average ticket price of ₹442, but occupancy remains at just 19.1%. In comparison, Kannada has recorded ₹5.07 crore at 33.3% occupancy, while Telugu has collected ₹4.22 crore at ₹189 ATP with 28.1% occupancy. Tamil and Malayalam have also reported better occupancy than Hindi.The regional trend is equally interesting, with Karnataka leading state collections at ₹8.39 crore and 32.8% occupancy. Hyderabad has sold 1.08 lakh tickets, more than Mumbai's 51,547, despite generating a lower gross of ₹3.01 crore against Mumbai's ₹3.41 crore. With the November 5 release approaching, strong word of mouth and Diwali holidays could improve footfalls, but high ticket prices remain a concern for the film's opening. - Veda &nbsp;

Ramayana Pre Sales Gross and Occupancy

Ramayana High Ticket Prices Affect Opening Day Buzz

&nbsp;&nbsp;Ranbir Kapoor hails Sai Pallavi ahead of Ramayana release. Nitesh &nbsp;Tiwari's Ramayana Part 1 is releasing in 5 November 2026 and the second part willbe releasing during Diwali 2028. Ahead of the film release, Ranbir Kapoor who played Lord Ram praised Sai Pallavi who played Goddess Sita.He said "This is a trivia about her. She's the most spiritual person I've met in my entire life. Just the personality she has, her aura, her spirit is extremely spiritual.". Even Yash who played Ravana said "Sometimes you know we are getting carried away with our own thing. The way she surrenders or she always talks about a spiritual this thing but not outside, but we being close to her, she's somebody who doesn't take any credit or anything. She always gives it to the God or the universe that's now she has been."Sai Pallavi once said "When I say spirituality, I don't mean idol worship. It's about how happy you are and how much happiness you can spread around. I meditate. It's my daily ritual." This is such a profound understanding of what spirituality means. A lot of people confuse just idol worship with spirituality. However, its true essence lies in our ability to spread happiness around and controlling our thoughts." - Nirvighn Nandivada

Ramayana: Ranbir on Sai Pallavi

Ranbir Kapoor hails Sai Pallavi 

&nbsp;&nbsp; Telugu cinema has opened doors for several Bollywood actresses, giving them opportunities to work alongside some of its biggest stars. However, some of these actresses have also become vocal about their experiences in the industry. From Radhika Apte to Taapsee Pannu and now Janhvi Kapoor, Tollywood has repeatedly found itself at the centre of criticism.Radhika Apte recently recalled her experience with Balakrishna's Legend, saying she hated the idea of romancing an actor much older than her and playing a character involved in a relationship with her maternal uncle. She described the experience as patriarchal. She had also previously spoken about male dominance and the treatment of women on Telugu film sets.Taapsee Pannu has faced criticism for her remarks about South Indian cinema too. She questioned the emphasis on heroines' navels in song sequences, recalling an incident from her debut film Jhummandi Naadam. More recently, she spoke about the focus on actresses' bodies and uncomfortable costume demands. However, she has also acknowledged that Telugu cinema played an important role in giving her early recognition.Janhvi Kapoor is the latest to join this discussion following the Peddi controversy. On Koffee with Karan 9, she described her experience with the film's portrayal as violating and questioned the lack of bound scripts and detailed camera angles in South Indian cinema. Her remarks sparked criticism over whether one film experience should lead to generalisations about an entire industry.The three actresses have raised different concerns, but their comments have once again put Tollywood under scrutiny. There is no denying that issues involving women's treatment deserve attention. However, does criticism of individual films and experiences eventually turn into a judgement about an entire industry? Why does Tollywood keep finding itself in this debate?- Ashish

Radhika to Janhvi: Bollywood's Dig at Tollywood?

Tollywood Gives Them Chances, But Why the Criticism?

Over the last few years, actresses like Radhika Apte, Tapsee, Janhvi Kapoor and others have been attacking Tollywood after attaining name and fame by romancing top stars before making it to Bollywood.In the midst of all this, star producer SKN shared his views. He came up with the following powerful post.Accepting roles, working in South Indian cinema, gaining recognition and opportunities here, and then, years later, criticising the same industry, its stories and cultural traditions is becoming an unfortunate pattern.Every actor has the right to express an opinion. But there is a difference between constructive criticism and selectively looking down upon an industry that welcomed you.<h2>Telugu cinema and #SouthIndian cinema have their own cultural identity, traditions and storytelling values. What may seem unusual to someone from another region can be perfectly normal within our culture.</h2>Respect should be mutual. You cannot celebrate the opportunities and later disrespect the culture behind them. Constructive criticism is always welcome. Selective criticism and cultural superiority are not. Respect the industry that respected you. &nbsp;

Top producer takes on beauties attacking Tollywood

SKN on beauties attacking Tollywood

Ever since the dastardly attack on Class X students in Raptadu, Andhra Pradesh, people started blaming Sandeep Vanga, pointing out a similar scene in his film Animal.In the midst of all this, Sandeep Vanga came up with the following reaction. He posted &nbsp;"When someone commits a heinous crime, the first response should be empathy &amp; an attempt to understand the larger problem. Not finding a convenient scapegoat in cinema. It is becoming increasingly clear that your concern is not for the victims or their families, but that you're using a horrific tragedy as a dirty excuse to settle your personal scores."He added, "This is especially directed at those failed, frustrated, jobless male/female actors, a few directors, producers &amp; parasites, who suddenly appoint themselves as social reformers whenever an opportunity arises to take a dig at someone else's work. A tragedy deserves empathy 🙏, not opportunism. Learn the difference."Sandeep Vanga is all set to direct Prabhas in his film Spirit. He previously worked on films like Animal, Kabir Singh and Arjun Reddy.-- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Bold Director powerful take on violence in real life

Sandeep Vanga on influence of films triggering violence

Mega Star Chiranjeevi's socio-fantasy entertainer Vishwambhara has been playing hide-and-seek with movie lovers. Recently, rumours came that Chiranjeevi decided to release the film during Sankranthi 2027 and postpone his upcoming release of Kaaka from 13 January 2027.In the meantime, reports are coming that the makers are planning to shoot a song. However, Chiranjeevi will not be taking part in the song shoot. A source shared, “They are planning to shoot a song, which will be one of the highlights of the film. However, Chiranjeevi will not be participating in it.”The source added, &nbsp;“The VFX and DI work is progressing simultaneously, and the team is gearing up for a grand release next year. An exact release date will be finalised soon.” The film's budget crossed Rs 270 cr thanks to the expensive VFX work.The source revealed. “Chiranjeevi is riding high on the success of Mana Shankara Varaprasad, and the makers are keen to bring Vishvambhara to theatres in early 2027.”---- Nirvighn Nandivada &nbsp;

Vishwambhara in a song shoot

Surprise happenings in Vishwambhara 

&nbsp;Kiran Abbavaram, a young and talented actor is coming with his upcoming film Hatah. It is known that Kiran Abbavaram is turning producer on Hatah.According to the latest, the film, which was supposed to release on 6 November 2026, has now backed off. Revealing the reason behind it, the makers said the film has been postponed indefinitely.They said the multiple releases this week forced them to opt out of the race. They also announced that this decision will help them come up with better output. The film stars &nbsp;Kushal Madha, Rehman, Namritha MV and Tanuja Puttaswamy in important roles.The music is tuned by Jecin George, and it is helmed by Anush Gorak. Anush Gorak is handling the cinematography also. The film is produced by Kiran Abbavaram along with Pournami Entertainments. It has to be seen how the postponement helps the makers.-- Pramod Nandivada&nbsp;

Hatah backs off

Kiran Abbavaram Hatah not hitting this week

Natasimha Balakrishna is coming to enthral movie lovers with his upcoming action entertainer titled in a powerful manner as Dada. The film is helmed by Gopichand Malineni. Expectations are high for the project, as Balakrishna and Gopichand Malineni earlier came up with the mass actioner Veera Simha Reddy.The film is progressing at a brisk pace and is slated for a grand release on 24 December 2026 as an X-mas special. However, recently rumours spread that the makers may postpone the film as the film got delayed due to Balakrishna's injury and they are looking to lock either Sankranti or Mahashivaratri in 2027.In the midst of all this, the makers came up with a powerful update. They confirmed the film's release on 24 December and also promised to come up with an update on the first single soon. They posted "December 24th First Single Dropping very very soon As Promised, This time it’s CHRIST-MASS"The film stars Kajal Agarwal as the female lead, while Manchu Manoj is playing the role of a powerful antagonist. Thaman is the music director for the film, produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru.-- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Dada makers come up with a powerful update

Dada makers rubbish postponement rumours

&nbsp;Naga Chaitanya is known for his diverse range of entertainers. He recently entertained with his film Thandel and is currently busy with his upcoming entertainer, Vrushakarma. The film, directed by Karthika Varma Dandu of Virupaksha fame, is progressing at a brisk pace. The film is slated for a grand release on 4 December 2026.Now, the makers have come up with an update on the first single. The first single will be released on 7 November 2026. The first single is titled Swag of Arjun. Confirming the same, the makers released the new poster in which Naga Chaitanya sported an intense and stylish look.The film stars Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female lead, while Sparsh Srivatsava of Laapataa Ladies fame is turning the powerful antagonist. Ajaneesh Lokanath is the music director for the film.The film is produced by &nbsp;Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra (SVCC) and Sukumar Writings in a prestigious manner. Vrushakarma has the interesting tagline Excavation Begins for which Ragul G is handling the cinematography.-- Nirvighn Nandivada &nbsp;

Vrushakarma first single announcement out

Vrushakarma: Time for  Swag of Arjun

Hyderabad, Jan 8: &nbsp;Alleging that a TV channel has thrown all journalistic norms to the winds over a report to malign the &nbsp;reputation of &nbsp;an organisaton, the Andhra Pradesh police have filed a case against a Telugu news channel on Friday.The police have already begun a probe and are collecting evidence, including video footage of the news beamed by a Telugu TV channel, which alleged that the Ambani brothers were behind the copter crash that claimed the life of former chief minister Rajasekhara Reddy on Sept 2, last year.
The Thursday night's speculative report triggered attacks by YSR's &nbsp;followers &nbsp;on business outlets of Reliance companies. Mukesh-led Reliance Industries on Friday denied the allegations and called the reports &ldquo;malicious&rdquo; and &ldquo;motivated&rdquo; and said it was the &ldquo;dirty handiwork of our business rivals.&rdquo;According to Anil Ambani-led Reliance group:
&ldquo;A malicious and criminal disinformation campaign has been engaged into by our corporate rivals leading to substantial loss and damage to several offices and businesses of Reliance ADA Group in Andhra Pradesh yesterday evening.''``Stooping down to such levels is a matter of shame. The charges levelled &nbsp;against Reliance are baseless,&rsquo;&rsquo;the source reported.A senior police official said, a case has been registered suo-moto against the Telugu news channel.
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Cops file case against TV channel spreading canards

Warangal, Jan 8: The police on Friday arrested former Women and Child Welfare Minister Konda Surekha and her husband Murali at their house as a precautionary measure following the statewide violence triggered by the telecast of a controversial news on a TV channel.The former minister and her husband called for Warangal bandh on Friday demanding a comprehensive report on the death of former chief minister, who was killed in an air crash near Pavuralagutta on Sept 2 from the government.
Surekha urged the government to make a clear statement on YSR's death as the Telugu channel aired a report alleging a high-level conspiracy behind his death.She appealed to the government to order a probe against the Reliance Group proprietors for the alleged foul play. The police had a tough time to handle as Konda Surekha supporters staged a dharna at her house protesting against her arrest.
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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.

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.

Rudravanam PS Web Series Review

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.

Akka Web Series Review

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.

KilleR Review

Cult(2026) Movie: What's BehindMass Ka Das Vishwak Sen who is known for his different genre mass entertainers is coming up with the film titled Cult. Interest levels are increasing as Vishwak Sen himself is directing the project. With the makers promoting the film as the most violent, people are excited. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by . Let us see what Cult offered to movie lovers.Cult(2026) Movie: Story ReviewCult story revolves around the shocking incidents that happen inside the birthday party of the top politician's son. Home Minister (Murali Sharma) aspires to be the next CM and in the meantime, shocking incidents happen in the birthday party hosted by his son Elvin (Tarak Ponnappa). &nbsp;What are those shocking incidents, what role DSP Sanklap Nayak (Vishwak Sen) played and how Maya (Gayatri Bharadwaj), Police Commissioner Vijay Mishra (Srikanth Iyengar) are connected form the crux of the narration.Cult(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewVishwak Sen once again made an impact with his swag and mannerisms in the role of the police. He showed non sensical attitude in a realistic way in his body language. He made good impact with his expressions and emotions. His dialogue delivery &nbsp;and punches elevate the scenes. He enacted stunts with ease and with full energy.Tarak Ponnappa is good in the role of the minister's son. He impressive with his arrogant mannerisms. Murali Sharma is good in the role of the Home Minister and Srikanth Iyengar made his presence felt as the commissioner. Gayatri Bharadwaj is ok with her performance but her role is not that of importance in the film.Cult(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewCult story &nbsp;is penned by Vishwak Sen. He tried to thrill viewers with the violent action thriller. However he came up with a routine revenge drama increasing the dosage of violence. Most of the time, the narration is high on action and violence sequences and due to this the story and screenplay went for a toss. The entire first half is loaded with predictable elements and the story picks up pace only after the entry of Vishwak Sen &nbsp;and the games in the party. The interval bang sets the stage for the second half.The second half is racy with the unraveling of the mystery and blended with action elements. But &nbsp;the flashback turns routine and climax lacks the thrill. The film ends with the lead to the sequel. The story resembles that of Squid Games and though it is new to the Telugu movie lovers on the big screen, those who watches similar films in OTTs find nothing exciting.The background music of Ravi Basrur elevated many scenes. Aravind Viswanathan's cinematography is good and showed the scenes in a stylish way. The editing of Ravi Teja Girijala is ok. Production values are ok.Cult Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Vishwak Sen</li><li>Action Sequences</li></ul>Cult Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Flashback</li><li>Climax</li></ul>Cult(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Cult turns out to be routine violent action entertainer. Vishwak Sen acted and directed the film. Vishwak Sen drew inspiration of Hollyood films and series like Squid Games. The story turns routine and screenplay turned out to be a mixed back. With the most of the story starting only after more than one hour, viewers get impatient. The weak flashback and climax played the spoilsport.To the top of it, Vishwak Sen who made an impact as an actor on the screen appears only at the end of the first half, disappointing all. Little finetuning of the script and racy screenplay, doing away with predictable first half and other scenes, things would have been different. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Cult.

Cult Review

Aadarsha Kutumbam(2026) Movie: What's Behind Victory Venkatesh and Trivikram Srinivas' Aadarsha Kutumbam is releasing on 30 October 2026. Expectations are high as Venkatesh and Trivikram are coming together for the first time after Trivikram earlier penned super hit dialogues for Venkatesh's evergreen classics Malliswari and Nuvvu Naku Nachav. Trivikram is also experimenting with dark comedy for the first time.The film's OTT rights have reportedly been bagged for a fancy sum, with streaming planned after its theatrical run. Let us see whether Trivikram's dark humour and Venkatesh's comedy timing work for movie lovers.Aadarsha Kutumbam(2026) Movie: Story Review Aadarsha Kutumbam revolves around a middle-class family and the happenings in their debt-ridden lives and how they deal with an unexpected situation.Chitti Babu (Venkatesh) leads a middle-class life filled with debts, largely because of his wife Swarna (Srinidhi Shetty). His life changes completely after one incident. Where this incident leads him and his family, and how the other characters become part of the story form the rest of the developments.Inspector Damodar Naidu (Nara Rohith), DSP Bruhaspati (Rao Ramesh), Malathi (Nivetha Pethuraj), Chandan (Udaybir Sandhu), Judge Pradeep Sarkar (Nassar), Sarwa (Raj Prajwal) and Sampoorna (Yuvina Parthavi) play important roles in the proceedings.Aadarsha Kutumbam(2026) Movie: Artists Review Venkatesh slips into the role effortlessly. He entertains with his trademark mannerisms, dialogue delivery and expressions. He also emotes well in the serious portions and carries several scenes with his screen presence. His performance remains one of the film's biggest strengths.Srinidhi Shetty looks good on screen and impresses with her innocent performance. Her chemistry with Venkatesh looks fresh and works well.Nivetha Pethuraj attracts with her looks but gets a relatively limited role. Nara Rohith plays an important character and delivers a decent performance.Satya is good on screen and manages to evoke a few laughs, although he could have been utilised better. Dimple Hayathi sizzles in a special song. Yuvina and Raj Prajwal are good as the children. Rao Ramesh impresses with his distinctive dialogue delivery.Nassar has a small role, while Brahmaji, Raghu Babu and Sachin Khedekar do justice to their respective parts. Udaybir Sandhu is fine as the villain.Aadarsha Kutumbam(2026) Movie: Technicians Review Trivikram starts the narration in an interesting manner and introduces Venkatesh with an entertaining sequence. The first half then moves forward with a mix of comedy and family situations. Though the proceedings are somewhat predictable, Trivikram's dialogues and Venkatesh's performance keep the momentum going.The interval sequence comes with a surprise and creates some interest for the second half. However, the sequence also reminds us of the Tamil film Blast.The second half is where the film loses some of its freshness. The proceedings become predictable and repetitive, with the story largely focusing on how the family tries to save themselves from the criminals. Still, there are a few entertaining moments and twists that keep the film watchable before it reaches a predictable conclusion.Trivikram's story does not offer anything particularly new apart from a couple of twists. The screenplay is straightforward and lacks the novelty expected from him. However, his trademark dialogue writing and the performances help the film in several places.Thaman's songs do not make much of an impact and are not presented particularly well on screen. His background score, however, is effective and suits the proceedings.Ravi K Chandran's cinematography gives the film a colourful and appealing look. Naveen Nooli's editing is good, though the second half could have benefited from tighter cuts. The dialogues work in parts and the production values are good.Aadarsha Kutumbam Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Venkatesh</li><li>Entertaining first half</li><li>Comedy and family moments</li><li>Few interesting twists</li><li>BGM</li></ul>Aadarsha Kutumbam Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable second half</li><li>Familiar situations</li><li>Lack of novelty in the screenplay</li></ul>Aadarsha Kutumbam(2026) Movie: Rating Analysis Altogether, Aadarsha Kutumbam turns out to be a fairly engaging family entertainer with a mix of comedy, thrills and unexpected turns. Venkatesh is at his entertaining best and carries the film with his trademark expressions, mannerisms and dialogue delivery. Trivikram manages to create several enjoyable moments, particularly in the first half, with his witty dialogues and interesting setup.The second half loses some of the freshness seen earlier and becomes predictable in places. A few situations also remind us of familiar films, which takes away some of the impact. Still, the film has enough entertaining moments, a few good twists and a strong lead performance to make it a decent theatrical watch.Considering the overall entertainment, Venkatesh's performance, humour, thrills and technical aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2.75 rating for Aadarsha Kutumbam.

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Naa Wife Missing(2026) Movie: What's BehindVarun Sandesh, Shweta Basu Prasad are coming together after a longtime to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming entertainer Naa Wife Missing. The film directed by Swathi Prakash Mantripragada was released on 22 October 2026. Let us see what the film offered to movie lovers on social media.Naa Wife Missing(2026) Movie: Story ReviewNaa Wife Missing story revolves around two young couples and the happenings in their life and how they dealt with him. Balu (Varun Sandesh) who works as a Assistant Manager in a Grameen Bank enters into wedlock with a beautiful girl Swapna (Swetha Basu Prasad). However on the first day itself he gets a huge shock. What is that shock and how Abban (Mohit Pedada), SI Ravi (Praveen) are connected to these developments form the crux of the story.Naa Wife Missing(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewVarun Sandesh came up with a realistic performance. He did justice to his role as a husband. Shwetha Basu Prasad showed different shades to impress viewers. Praveen is good and the twist that comes with his character generates interest. Others like Satyasri and Mohit Pedada performed according to their roles.Naa Wife Missing(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewNaa Wife Missing story is penned by Umarjee Anuradha and it is inspired by a few real life incidents. Swathi Prakash Mantripragada directed the film. He tried to come up with a family entertainer with a twist. Though he is tried to surprise with the twists, they are far and inbetween and works only to some extent. After the initial intro, that increases interest, the narration assumes a familiar plot. Only during the interval, the twist though predictable sets the stage for the second half.The second half revolves around the investigation part and everything looks normal and average. The climax twist is good to some extent before the film ends on a predictable tone. The story is good to some extent, and the screenplay and direction are just ok.The music of Sai Karthik is ok and the background score is decent. The songs are just average. Background music added value to the scenes. The cinematography of Satish Kumar is good . The narration and scenes are appealing on the screen. Sai Babu Talari's editing could have been better as there are many scenes that slowed the pace of the proceedings. Dialogues are ok and production values are average.Naa Wife Missing Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Varun Sandesh</li><li>Couple of Twists</li><li>BGM</li></ul>Naa Wife Missing Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow Pace</li><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Illogical Scenes</li></ul>Naa Wife Missing(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Naa Wife Missing turns out to be a predictable thriller. Varun Sandesh and Swetha Basu Prasad combination excites and they tried their best to excite all. Director Swathi Prakash Mantripragada tried to increase the interest levels with the twists during the interrogation.He tried to generate interest by narrating the predictable story with non linear screenplay.However many illogical scenes played the spoilsport. However, only a few twists work and others turn bland. Little finetuning of the script and few more twists would have added value to the narration. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Naa Wife Missing.

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Haiku(2026) Movie: What's BehindHaiku, a Tamil film starring Aegan, Sri Devi, Femina George in key roles under the direction of Yuvaraj Chinnasamy in releasing on 23 October 2026. Let us find out how &nbsp;director Yuvaraj Chinnasamy impressed movie lovers.Haiku(2026) Movie: Story ReviewHaiku story revolves around a youngster and the happenings in his life when he comes across two beautiful girls in his life and how he deals with the emotional tsunami associated with it. Mano aka Manohar ( Aegan), a team lead in an automobile company starts training the new interns and with the passage of time, he develops a special affection towards a beautiful girl Nivedha (Femina George). As their love blossoms between them, Nivedha comes to know about the past of Manohar.What is Manohar's past, how it impacts the relationship of Manohar and Nivedha, what role Palavakodi aka Kodi (Sridevi Appala), Manohar's friend Nagarjuna (Adhirchi Arun), Nivedha's fiance Arul (Sabareesh Ramachandran), Steve Master (Shiva Aravind), Arun (Subramanian Sethu),Janaki Ram (Jenson Divakar), Mano's father Thangarasu (Mime Gopi) , Kanmani (Indhumati Manikandan) form the interesting part.Haiku(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewAegan performed well in the role of a youngster who experiences different situations in his life and the way his life and behavior changes accordingly. He showed good body language, expressions and emotions as per the situation. Sridevi Appala played the role of an innocent girl who falls in love and then takes a strong decision when faced with a shocking situation. However she has limited screen presence.Femina George performed well and she made an impact with her screen presence and emotional expressions. She captivated all with her expressive eyes. She impressed all with her looks and dialogues. Adhirchi Arjun performed well in the role of the protagonist's friend. He helped the story to move forward with his performance.Others like Adirchi Arun, Subramanian Sethu, Adhiyaman, Mime Gopi, Indhumathi Manigandan performed according to their roles.Haiku(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewHaiku story is penned by Yuvaraj Chinnasamy. He tried to attract viewers with a romantic story including gen x elements. He starts the narration in &nbsp;an interesting manner and continues in the same manner. The uni dimensional screenplay did not lead to any confusion. Though the story is routine and screenplay also turned out predictable, the emotions he included in the film added value to the narration.He shows the relations and the emotions in a different manner trying to be creative to some extent. The first half highlighted the connection between the lead pair before showing the flashback. While the first half has youthful and entertaining elements apart from few emotional sequences, the second half is loaded with powerful emotions and dialogues. Finally the film comes to a decent ending with the message to the genex viewers to move on from the past relationships.Siddhu Kumar's songs are situational and impressive. The tunes connect chords with the viewers. He added value to the narration with his background music. He with his background music added more power to the soul of the film. The cinematography of Priyesh Guruswamy is good. He turned the youthful triangular love story into a colorful one with his camera angles capturing the natural locations in an appealing manner. The editing of Sakthi Pranesh is decent but there are few drags in the film that slowed the proceedings a bit. Dialogues are effective and impactful. Production values are good.Haiku Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Performances</li><li>Emotions</li></ul>Haiku Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Story</li><li>Screenplay</li></ul>Haiku(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Haiku turns out to be a decent love story. Aegan, Femina George and Sridevi Appala did full justice to their roles and though director Yuvaraj Chinnasamy came up with a routine story and predictable screenplay, the performances made the film watchable to an extent. However, the lack of freshness in the story and screenplay played the spolsort. Little finetuning of the script and interesting and gripping screenplay &nbsp;would have added more impact to the final output. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 for Haiku.

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418 Movie (2026): What's BehindHorror film 418 has been the cynosure of all eyes as it is presented by star director Prashanth Neel. The reports that the Censor Board asked the makers to tone down the horror elements before certification, The film hit the screens today on 23 Oct 2026. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Netflix. Let us find out whether 418 really knocked the living daylights out of the viewers.418 Movie (2026): Story Review418 story revolves around a mysterious happenings in the &nbsp;hostel &nbsp;room no 418 and how it impacts the lives of everyone. The new joinees in the MBBS college during admission are asked not avoid venturing into the 418 room while allocating rooms. The mystery deepens when no girls are allowed into the hostel. Where this leads to and how it is connected to the 418 room and what role newcomers Vivek(Suryaraj Veerabhatani), Rohit, Maggie(Sree Viashnav) , beautiful girl Saishaa (Preeti Pagadala), Rachna((Hiranmayee Purushottam), psychiatrist Subhash Patil, warden Ramesh Kumar and others played and what is the secret of Devika (Chaitra J Achar), her husband Mohan &nbsp;played form the crux of the twist.418 Movie (2026): Artists ReviewThere are many unknown faces in the film and they tried their best to take the proceedings forward. Chaitra J Achar impresses, showing variations in her performance. Ramesh Indra is good in the role of the psychiatrist . Suryaraj Veerabhatani is impressive in the role of the medico who has ambitions to become a doctor and who has his own fears about the mystery of the room. Charan, Lakkaraju did justice to their roles. Others like Preethi Pagadala, Shree Vaishnav, Shashank Patil, Kota Jayaram, Goparaju Vijay, Shrikanth Ganesh, Gopi Gavireddy, Dharma Teja Duba, Abhishek Reddy R, Bank Baasha, Satyanarayana Vaddadhi, Recce Naidu, Rekha Nirosha, Sanjana Hardageri, Sreevaani Tripuraneni, Vaani Shalini, T S Rajesh, Nagarani Reddy, Hiranmayi Purushotham, Navaneeth Madishetti performed according to their roles.418 Movie (2026): Technicians ReviewThe story of 418 is penned by Kirtan Nandagouda. Right from the start he did not deviate from the main plot. He established the premise in the starting scene itself and from then on he takes the thrills and scares to the next level with each passing episode. He narrated the story in episode manner to avoid confusion. While the start is racy, the narration pace dips a bit during the college scenes. The college happenings &nbsp;are shown in a natural way though it did not add much value to the proceedings.The screenplay turns racy once the protagonist experiences the scary happenings. The interval bang is well placed and sets the tone for the second half.The second half leads to unraveling of the mystery with the flashback episodes. Some of the scenes however turned tiresome but the director managed to make an overall impact. The director depended on the sound design which is of high standard to scare viewers with jump scares. But at times, they turned repetitive, robbing them off the more powerful and impactful experience.The cinematography of Dinesh Diwakaran created a realistic atmosphere and increased the eerie feel with his camera angles and color combinations. The background score of Venky GG elevated the proceedings to the next level.Avinash's editing could have been better. His editing had the feel of KGF and Salaar. Production values are grand.418 Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Performances</li><li>BGM</li><li>Couple of Twists</li></ul>418 Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Repetitive Scares</li><li>Routine Plot</li><li>Predictable Proceedings</li></ul>418 Movie (2026): Rating AnalysisAltogether, 418 turns out to be a decent horror flick. All the actors performed well and with the director Kirtan Nandagouda coming up with an interesting story. He with his &nbsp;screenplay turned the film into a watchable one despite few predictable and routine, repetitive proceedings. A little finetuning of the script, no efforts would have added more firepower.Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2.5 for 418.

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Ranabaali (2026) Movie: What's BehindVijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna coming back together after Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade especially after their marriage itself builds curiosity. Add to it, director Rahul Sankrityan, the man behind Taxiwaala and Shyam Singha Roy picking a 1854 to 1878 Rayalaseema famine backdrop, and Mythri Movie Makers backing it on a grand scale. Promos promised blood, pain and a never seen before Vijay. It's OTT streaming partner is announced as Netflix. Ranabaali hit theatres on October 16th. Let's see how it turns out to be.Ranabaali (2026) Movie: Story ReviewRanabaali is set in Rayalaseema between 1854 and 1878, during British rule. Singanamala Bobbili Ranabaali (Vijay Deverakonda) is born into a Palegaadu family. As per legend, he is born without breath and is blessed by Lord Bhadramallanna Swamy with life for two pushkarams. He grows up as a ferocious, going to any extent to protect his people guy. To bring him on track, his family gets him married to Jayamma (Rashmika). She tries to change him. At the same time, the whole Madras region is hit by a terrible famine, British commissioner Sir Theodore Hector (Arnold Vosloo) was appointed as the commissioner for Madras presidency and his brutal decisions leads to looting grains, lands with heavy taxes and people are dying of hunger. When Ranabaali witness that suffering with his own eyes, he turns into a rebel fighting for his people. How does he protect and turns into a nightmare to Britishers forms the crux of the story.Ranabaali (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewVijay Deverakonda is genuinely sincere as Ranabaali. This is totally away from his usual urban lover boy image. He has worked hard on his body language as a drunk, careless youth in early scenes and as a ferocious warrior in action blocks. Initially it seems his Rayalaseema dialect and histrionics seem forced but gets better as the movie progresses. In many scenes, his eyes and expressions do more talking than dialogues. Interval bang and climax are where he truly shines. You can feel the anger, helplessness and pain of a leader in him.Rashmika as Jayamma is lovely but her screen time is limited. In the first half, her scenes with Vijay are heartwarming, they give you that light feel in such a heavy film. She brings grace and emotion, and it's good to see she in a role which has very good importance to the story proceedings. But she suddenly disappear and only appears during the later hour in second half and brings emotional anchor.Lal as Bhadramallanna appears in just 2-3 scenes but makes an impact. Mummy fame Arnold Vosloo as brutal commissioner did menacing act. Eshwari Rao, Vivek Sagar, Kancharapalem Kishore and others are fine in their parts.Ranabaali (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewIf you compare both halves, first half is definitely better. Rahul takes his time to create the world of 1858 Rayalaseema - the Palegaadu system, the British torture, Ranabaali's personal life. Even it is a bit slow here and there, but the Vijay - Rashmika track and period detailing keep us hooked. Interval gives a good high. Second half starts on a powerful note but soon becomes too heavy. The film keeps showing back to back suffering, battles and grief. After a point, it feel choked. We can feel the suffering more than the heroism, because the heroic payoffs don't elevate mainly due to lack of pulsating BGM. With a runtime of almost 2 hours 58 minutes, it feels stretched.Technically, the film is rich. Cinematography by Jishnu Bhattacharjee, and Nirav Shah is one of the biggest assets, it beautifully captures the dry lands, forts and villages of 19th century Rayalaseema. Production design needs a special mention. Except for a few hill portions, you won't feel it's a set, it looks like a real location. Costumes and art department have done a great job. Where the film slips badly is music. Except for Melody song between Vijay and Rashmika, no other song registers. For a film of this scale, it is expected a thundering BGM to lift those elevation scenes. But the score by Ajay - Atul duo lacks that power. That's why even well shot heroic moments and heavy emotional scenes don't give you goosebumps. If those painful scenes had ended with a strong high, the impact would have been much better. Editing by Karthika Srinivas is impressive in the first half but needs trimming in second half.Ranabaali Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Vijay Deverakonda - Rashmika</li><li>First Half</li><li>Conviction Towards Story</li><li>Production Design</li></ul>Ranabaali Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Weak Elevations</li><li>BGM</li><li>Lengthy Second Half</li><li>Heavy Emotions</li></ul>Ranabaali (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisRanabaali has a strong historical backdrop and some impactful moments, but the slow narration and lengthy runtime prevent it from making the desired impact. Vijay Deverakonda delivers a committed performance, while his chemistry with Rashmika Mandanna works in the film’s favour. The portrayal of famine conditions and British oppression also gives the story emotional weight.However, the screenplay loses momentum in the second half, with repetitive sequences and predictable developments affecting the overall experience. The background score and lack of emotional depth in some key scenes further weaken the impact. Despite its sincere attempt and a few engaging moments, the film struggles to sustain interest throughout its nearly three-hour runtime.Considering all these factors Cine Josh is going with 2.5 rating for 'Ranabaali'.

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Hyderabad, Jan 8: The Central Bureau of Investigation is awaiting the report from the Director General of Civil Aviation on the cockpit voice recorder of the chopper which crashed at Pavuralagutta killing then chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy and four others, stated CBI Deputy Inspector General V V Lakshminarayana on Friday.
Talking to newsmen here on Friday, he said the investigations would be completed as soon as the DGCA report is handed over to the CBI.He said the media reports concerning the decoding of the CVR are incorrect.

CVR yet to be decoded: CBI DIG