The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the Delhi High Court’s ruling in Ilaiyaraaja’s copyright dispute with Saregama India. A bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran rejected the composer’s challenge concerning “En Iniya Pon Nilave,” from the 1981 Tamil film Moodu Pani.The dispute concerns separate copyright components within a song: the musical composition, lyrics and sound recording. The Delhi High Court held that Ilaiyaraaja retains copyright in the musical composition he created, but does not own the lyrics or the original sound recording. Saregama was recognised as holding rights in the film’s sound recordings.The conflict intensified after Saregama objected to the recreation and use of “En Iniya Pon Nilave” in another film. Ilaiyaraaja had entered an agreement with Vels Film International concerning recreation of the song, representing himself as holding relevant rights. Saregama argued that those rights had already been assigned to it.The Delhi High Court found that Ilaiyaraaja could authorise exploitation or adaptation of his musical composition, but could not grant rights over the lyrics or original recording. The court also upheld Saregama’s position based on earlier assignments from the film’s producer. The Supreme Court’s refusal to interfere leaves that legal position intact. - Veda

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Setback For Ilaiyaraaja In Supreme Court

Supreme Court Decision Against Ilaiyaraaja In Copyright Dispute

Sundeep Kishan has addressed what he described as targeted anti tweets against his upcoming film Sigma, just a day before its theatrical release. Taking to X, the actor alleged that he knows who is behind the campaign and claimed that payments are involved, while warning those responsible about possible consequences.The actor’s strongly worded post quickly attracted attention across social media. Sundeep Kishan said the campaign had targeted both him and Sigma over the previous few days, adding that those allegedly operating behind the scenes could face greater losses if the matter becomes direct. He did not publicly name anyone involved.Sigma marks Jason Sanjay’s directorial debut and stars Sundeep Kishan alongside Faria Abdullah, Raju Sundaram, Sampath Raj, Shiv Panditt and others. Produced by Subaskaran under Lyca Productions, the action adventure heist comedy revolves around a high stakes, ₹500-crore racket involving crime, drugs and gambling.Sigma is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release today, on October 2, 2026, after receiving a U/A certificate. Thaman S provides the music, while Krishnan Vasant handles cinematography. The film has generated additional interest because Jason Sanjay is the son of actor and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, making his debut a closely watched industry event. - Veda

Sundeep Kishan Serious Warning

Sundeep Kishan Reacts To Negativity Targeting Sigma

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sree Vishnu’s Comrade Kalyan is set to clash with Venkatesh’s Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 at the box office on October 9. The release date has created interest because Sree Vishnu has previously admitted that he is a huge Venkatesh fan and spoke warmly about his favourite star, making their simultaneous theatrical arrival an interesting Dussehra season face off.Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 marks Trivikram Srinivas’ directorial collaboration with Venkatesh. Produced by Suryadevara Radha Krishna under Haarika &amp; Hassine Creations, the family entertainer stars Srinidhi Shetty, Nivetha Pethuraj and Nara Rohith. Its teaser, posters and Narayanamma song have already generated attention ahead of its festive release.Comrade Kalyan, directed by Janakiraman Marella and presented by Kona Venkat, is set against the Andhra-Odisha border during the 1990s. Sree Vishnu reportedly plays a theatre owner in the content driven film, which has created curiosity through its period setting. The movie is also entering theatres amid several major Dussehra releases.Jailer 2 and Ranabali are among the bigger pan India titles in the festival race, making the October 9 clash particularly competitive. Comrade Kalyan will rely on Sree Vishnu’s comedy and emotional appeal, while Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 is positioned toward family audiences. The films’ theatrical performance will unfold during the holiday period. - Veda

Sree Vishnu To Clash With His Favourite Hero

Comrade Kalyan And Aadarsha Kutumbam Set For Direct Clash

Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja is preparing for his next major project with filmmaker Vivek Athreya following the blockbuster success of Irumudi. The film marks their first collaboration and is being produced by Laxman and Srini under Bridge Productions. Shooting is expected to begin soon after the actor completes his current commitments.Irumudi, directed by Shiva Nirvana, has crossed ₹250 crore worldwide and emerged as Ravi Teja’s highest grossing film, according to producer Mythri Movie Makers. The success has increased attention around his upcoming lineup, which also includes a project with Hasith Goli. Ravi Teja’s Vivek Athreya film is now attracting considerable industry interest.According to recent reports, Thulabharam is being considered as the title for Ravi Teja and Vivek Athreya’s upcoming film. However, the makers have not officially confirmed the title yet. Reports also suggest that the story will explore a different genre and feature Vivek Athreya’s distinctive storytelling and screenplay style.The project was earlier linked to another production setup before Laxman and Srini came on board. Reports indicate that pre production and casting are progressing, with shooting expected to commence in October. The film is targeting a summer 2027 release, although its cast, music director and other technical details are yet to be officially announced. - Veda &nbsp;

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Ravi Teja And Vivek Athreya Film Gets Catchy Title

Interesting Title For Ravi Teja Next

Sumanth’s Mahendragiri Varahi is heading to Amazon Prime Video just three weeks after its September 11 theatrical release. The mythological mystery thriller will stream from midnight, October 2 in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada, giving viewers another opportunity to discover Santhosh Jagarlapudi’s film after its underwhelming theatrical run.Mahendragiri Varahi stars Sumanth, Aishwarya Rajesh, Sidhu Jonnalagadda, Meenakshi Goswami, Malvika Nair, Brahmanandam, Vennela Kishore and Rajeev Kanakala. The story revolves around mysteries surrounding Goddess Varahi and an investigation into unexplained deaths. Kalipu Madhu and Lakshman produced the film for Rajashyamala Entertainments and Bridge Films, with Anup Rubens composing the music.Trade reports have placed Mahendragiri Varahi’s reported budget around ₹15 crore, while a ₹6 - 7 crore worldwide share break even target. The film opened with ₹0.55 crore India net and collected approximately ₹4.61 crore net worldwide by Day 20, translating to roughly ₹6 crore gross.The film therefore remained below its reported theatrical recovery target. Trade reported a ₹2.45 crore share after four days against the ₹6 crore break even requirement. With theatrical recovery falling short, the Amazon Prime Video deal now provides an additional revenue stream, although its value has not been officially disclosed. - Veda

Mahendragiri Varahi OTT Streaming Details

Mahendragiri Varahi OTT Release On Amazon Prime Video

Jailer 2, the much awaited sequel to Rajinikanth and Nelson Dilipkumar’s blockbuster Jailer, is set for a worldwide theatrical release on October 15, 2026. Produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures, the sequel has generated strong anticipation following the success of the original film.The makers have now officially confirmed that Jailer 2 will release across IMAX theatres worldwide. Sun Pictures announced the IMAX release through its official social media platforms, ending speculation surrounding the premium format. The larger presentation is expected to enhance the film’s action sequences and visual scale for theatrical audiences.Jailer 2 features Rajinikanth in the lead, alongside Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Vijay Sethupathi, SJ Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty, Yogi Babu, Ramya Krishnan and Vidya Balan. The film has already attracted attention through its promotional material, while Anirudh Ravichander returns as the music composer for the sequel.The makers recently unveiled the special song Bindass, featuring Nora Fatehi in a prominent dance appearance. Sithara Entertainments, which acquired the Telugu theatrical rights through producer Suryadevara Naga Vamsi, has also confirmed the film’s IMAX presentation. With its October 15 release approaching, Jailer 2 is preparing for a significantly grand theatrical rollout. - Veda&nbsp;

Jailer 2 Gets Grand IMAX Release

Rajinikanth Jailer 2 To Have Big IMAX Release

Icon Star Allu Arjun has inaugurated his new creative office, ICONZA, marking a new chapter beyond acting. The launch coincided with the birth anniversary of his grandfather, legendary actor Allu Ramalingaiah. Allu Aravind, Allu Bobby, Allu Sirish and other family members attended the occasion, with Arjun sharing a family photograph online.In his social media post, Allu Arjun described ICONZA as a new beginning and said he was starting another chapter on his grandfather’s birth anniversary. Although he has not disclosed ICONZA’s specific operations, the creative office has sparked curiosity about whether it will handle filmmaking, production, branding, entertainment or other ventures.Allu Arjun has steadily expanded his interests beyond acting through ventures including Allu Studios, multiplex businesses and entertainment investments. He is also associated with Aha, while the wider family operates Geetha Arts. ICONZA’s launch therefore adds another dimension to his growing involvement in the entertainment and business sectors.Meanwhile, Allu Arjun is busy with Atlee’s ambitious science fiction action film Raaka, reportedly backed by Sun Pictures. His upcoming lineup also includes Lokesh Kanagaraj’s AA23, while his reported collaboration with Basil Joseph is expected to mark his 25th film. Official details and schedules for some projects remain awaited. - Veda

Allu Arjun New Beginning

Allu Arjun Launches ICONZA Creative Office

Bhagyashri Borse has opened up about working with Mohanlal in Operation Ganga, directed by Vishnu Mohan. The film marks both Bhagyashri’s and Arjun Rampal’s Malayalam debuts. Arjun recently described working with Mohanlal as an honour and privilege, praising the veteran actor’s talent and inspirational presence on set.Bhagyashri shared a photograph with Mohanlal and expressed her admiration for the Malayalam superstar. She called being his co actor a blessing and said every day of shooting allowed her to experience cinema through his perspective. The actor added that she continues to learn from Mohanlal’s exceptional understanding of filmmaking.Operation Ganga is inspired by India’s 2022 evacuation mission, which rescued citizens stranded in Ukraine and neighbouring countries during the Russia - Ukraine conflict. The film is produced by Gokulam Gopalan under Sree Gokulam Movies and also features Parthiban. Director Vishnu Mohan is mounting the project on an ambitious scale.The technical crew includes Dhurandhar composer Shashwat Sachdev, stunt choreographer Sea Young Oh, Polish cinematographer Miroslaw Kuba Brozek, Pushpa editor Shameer Muhammed and production designer Rajeevan. Vishnu Mohan previously explained that the film needed an experienced international level team. Bhagyashri’s other upcoming project is Seyon, starring Sivakarthikeyan. - Veda &nbsp;

Bhagyashri Borse Making Malayalam Debut With Mohanlal Operation Ganga

Bhagyashri Borse Praises Mohanlal

Dasara festival is expected to arrive in another two weeks and everyone is looking for it eagerly as they will have holidays.For the buyers, Dasara is the crucial season after Sankranti in Tollywood. If they get a resounding it then one can witness rewriting of records and blockbusters at the box office. Over the last few years many super hits came but many films missed the Dasara date. But this time, Dasara festival race is interesting and they are able to entertain viewers, one can witness many records.Venkatesh is set to kickstart Dasara race one week earlier with Aadarsha Kutumbam. Expectations are high as the film is directed by Trivikram Srinivas. Similarly Sree Vishnu selected the same date for his film Comrade Kalyan.Right after that Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar is releasing on 15 October. With Naga Vamsi acquiring the distribution rights, the makers will not face the theatres problem. Vijay Deverakonda is coming to show his power with Ranabaali. The film is directed by Rahul Sankrityan. Apart from it, Garividi Lakshmi which is in the wings for the longtime is releasing at the same time.- Pramod Nandivada

Dasara fight at BO increases

Who will win the Dasara race

&nbsp;&nbsp;Producer Naga Vamsi has put an end to doubts over Aadarsha Kutumbam: House No.47 (AK47) release timing, confirming October 9 as the final date. The Venkatesh and Trivikram Srinivas collaboration was earlier scheduled for October 2 but was postponed by a week.Naga Vamsi confirmed that Aadarsha Kutumbam will reach theatres directly on October 9, with no previous day premieres. The team will unveil the theatrical trailer on October 6, followed by advance bookings across both Telugu states on October 7, setting up the film for its Dussehra season release.Aadarsha Kutumbam stars Venkatesh alongside Srinidhi Shetty, Nara Rohith, Nivetha Pethuraj, Rao Ramesh, Satya, Brahmaji and Vennela Kishore. Written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas, the film blends family emotions, comedy and action, with Thaman composing the music.The makers have promoted Aadarsha Kutumbam as a family friendly entertainer designed for holiday audiences, while the teaser has already generated attention. Naga Vamsi’s latest announcement confirms the October 6 trailer and October 7 bookings, but makes no mention of any pre release event, so no such event has been officially confirmed yet.- Veda

Naga Vamsi Tweet Put Rumours Around AK47 To Rest

Aadarsha Kutumbam Release Date Locked for October 9 Confirms Producer

&nbsp;Sudheer GOAT release date finalised. Sudheer is working hard to reach the next level of stardom in the industry. He lined up many interesting and exciting projects and one such project is GOAT. &nbsp;The film is directed by Vedavyas.According to the latest the makers announced the film's release date. The film will be releasing on 12 November 2026. Confirming the release, the makers released a new release poster which featured Sudheer and the female lead Divya Bharati in a romantic pose.The film's promotions and teaser got good response. The film landed in controversy when the female lead Divya Bharati accused the director Naresh &nbsp; Kuppili of misbehaving with her. The makers then removed the director name from the poster.The film stars Brahmaji and Nithin Prasanna in important roles. The music is tuned by Leon James while GNG cinematography is co-helmed by Rasool Ellore and Sunny Korapati. Vijay M is the editor, Mogulla Chandrashekar under the banner of Jaishnav Productions is bankrolling the project.- Pramod Nandivada

Sudheer GOAT announces its arrival

Sudheer GOAT release date finalised

&nbsp;&nbsp; Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s Haiwaan has ended its theatrical run with a severely disappointing box office performance. Directed by Priyadarshan, the crime thriller opened to around ₹3 crore net in India and finished with ₹9+ crore net with share of 6-7 crores, despite its major star cast and reunion after nearly two decades.Haiwaan is the Hindi adaptation of Priyadarshan’s 2016 Malayalam thriller Oppam, starring Mohanlal. The film also features Boman Irani, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher and others. After a weak opening and largely mixed to negative audience response, the film collected only around ₹7.35 crore during its opening weekend, with momentum collapsing rapidly thereafter.Trade estimates place Haiwaan’s production cost around ₹120 crore, although some reports have cited lower figures. Before release, approximately ₹80 crore was reportedly recovered through satellite, digital and music rights. With worldwide theatrical gross estimated at roughly ₹15 crore, total reported recovery stands near ₹95 crore, leaving a substantial gap against production cost.The film’s poor theatrical outcome has prompted Priyadarshan to reassess serious collaborations with Akshay, saying their successful partnership has largely been in comedy. Haiwaan’s final numbers underline the challenge faced by star driven films when content and audience word of mouth fail to connect, making it one of Akshay’s most severe recent theatrical setbacks. - Veda

Haiwaan Ends Theatrical Run on a Disastrous Note

Akshay Kumar Haiwaan Emerged As Biggest Theatrical Disaster

&nbsp;&nbsp;Will Jailer 2 get U/A or A. Super Star Rajinikanth's upcoming film Jailer 2 directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar is racing for a grand release on 15 October 2026. The film is releasing amidst huge expectations as Dasara treat.Now, the makers are in two minds whether the film will get A or U/A certificate. Inside talk is the makers recently sent the film for the certification for the Censor Board and the members felt that the film will get A cerficate and suggested changes to the makers so that they can get U/A certificate.Reports are coming that Rajinikanth and Nelson Dilip Kumar are having difference of opinion over one particular violent scene which is the bone of contention. While the censor board asked the makers to do away with the scene, Nelson Dilip Kumar feels that this scene is pivotal to the story.Rajinikanth is keen that his film should have U/A certificate as he has following among all sections of movie lovers.- Pramod Nandivada

Question marks over Jailer 2 certification

Jailer 2 - Certification Becomes the Final Hurdle

&nbsp;&nbsp;Priyanka Chopra to team with Saif Ali Khan. Priyanka Chopra is currently busy with Super Star Mahesh Babu's upcoming entertainer Varanasi directed by Rajamouli. Now, reports are coming that she is set to sign her next project and will be teaming with Saif Ali Khan.The project which is an international project will be helmed by Ritesh Batra of The Lunch &nbsp;Box fame. This will be for the first time, Saif Ali Khan and Priyanka Chopra will be working together if the project turns into a reality. Priyanka longtime back heaped praises on Saif Ali Khan and expressed her desire to work with him.More details about the project and cast and crew will be shared in the coming days. Priyanka made her presence felt in films like &nbsp;The Matrix Resurrections, Love Again and Heads of State and The Bluff while Saif Ali Khan is starring in &nbsp;Hum Hindustani, Rahul Dholakia’s period drama centred around the making of India’s first democratic election.- Pramod Nandivada

Priyanka lining up her next flick

Priyanka Chopra to team with Saif Ali Khan

&nbsp;&nbsp;Nagarjuna and Girija Shettar’s Geethanjali will return to theatres in an enhanced 4K version on November 13, 2026. The Mani Ratnam classic was initially planned for August 28, coinciding with Nagarjuna’s birthday on August 29, but the re release was postponed as additional restoration work was required.The delay was attributed to the team’s efforts to achieve the finest possible picture and sound quality. The 1989 romantic drama, Mani Ratnam’s only direct Telugu film, revolves around two terminally ill individuals who discover love and embrace life despite knowing their time together is limited.Even 37 years later, Geethanjali continues to stand apart through its poetic storytelling and unconventional portrayal of love. PC Sreeram’s iconic cinematography captured Ooty’s misty landscapes, colours and intimate spaces beautifully, while the new restoration is expected to make those frames look magnificent with contemporary theatrical technology.Ilaiyaraaja’s timeless score and songs remain central to the film’s emotional identity, while Mani Ratnam’s sensitive treatment of romance, mortality and fleeting moments felt remarkably advanced for its era. With Nagarjuna and Girija’s performances adding emotional depth, the 4K re release offers both nostalgia and a fresh big screen experience.- Veda

Iconic Lovestory Locked Re Release Date

Geethanjali 4K Re Release Gets Date

&nbsp;&nbsp;NTR reviews Dont Trouble The Trouble. Fahadh Faasil is set to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Dont Trouble The Trouble which is releasing on 2 Oct 2026.Many top stars are promoting the film and already Super Star Mahesh Babu reviewed it heaping praises on it. Now Young Tiger NTR also sang praises of the film. He said debut director Shashank Yeleti in his first film itself highlighted emotions in a captivating manner and child artist Sara stole the hearts of all with her performance.He added Kaala Bhairava's background music took the film to another level. He shared that after a long time, entire family can watch this wonderful film. He added right from the police station scene to the climax, the film is an emotional roller coaster.He said he is proud that Karthikeya bankrolled this special film and asked everyone to watch the film in theatres.&nbsp; - Pramod Nandivada

Young Tiger raves about Dont Trouble The Trouble

NTR reviews Dont Trouble The Trouble

&nbsp;&nbsp;Actor Priyadarshi met BRS leader and former Telangana minister T Harish Rao at his residence, where they discussed The Paradise and his portrayal of MLA Shankaranna. Harish Rao congratulated Priyadarshi and praised the character’s Telangana dialect, mannerisms, walk and screen presence, which have drawn comparisons with KCR.Harish Rao said The Paradise effectively presents themes of identity and self respect, while appreciating director Srikanth Odela’s approach. He specifically lauded Priyadarshi’s performance as Shankaranna, describing the portrayal as natural and impactful. The character has become one of the film’s major talking points since its September 24 release.Harish Rao also highlighted Priyadarshi’s contribution to Telangana rooted cinema, recalling his work in Mallesham and Balagam. He noted that the actor entered the industry without a film background and built recognition through his performances, particularly in stories reflecting Telangana dialect, rural life, culture and family relationships.Priyadarshi thanked Harish Rao for the appreciation and spoke about his film journey and upcoming projects. He had earlier revealed that accepting Shankaranna initially made him nervous and required extensive research into clothing, mannerisms and appearance. The Paradise team, including Nani and Srikanth Odela, also received Harish Rao’s congratulations.- Veda

BRS Top Leader Felicitated Onscreen KCR

Harish Rao Meets Priyadarshi Over The Paradise

Ameer Log, a small Telugu comedy drama featuring a fresh ensemble, is now streaming simultaneously on three OTT platforms. Directed by Ramana Reddy Soma, the film is available on Aha, Amazon Prime Video and Sun NXT, giving the relatively low profile theatrical release a wider opportunity to reach digital audiences.Released theatrically on September 21, Ameer Log struggled to generate significant attention because of limited promotions and strong competition from Ravi Teja’s Irumudi. Many viewers reportedly missed its cinema release altogether. Its simultaneous arrival on three streaming platforms now gives the film considerably broader visibility among Telugu OTT audiences.Set against a Hyderabad basti, Ameer Log follows three close friends,Srinu, Farooq and Malles who spend their days without direction. A cricket dispute with Nazir changes their routine, while Geetha treats them like brothers and encourages them to build stable lives. Srinu eventually finds work as an office boy.The story revolves around a cricket bet, the basti team’s challenge, and the influence of Chacha in transforming the youngsters’ lives. Geetha’s boyfriend Ravi introduces another unexpected turn, while the unusual biryani element adds flavour. With natural Hyderabad conversations, friendship, local humour and youthful conflicts, Ameer Log targets viewers seeking lighthearted weekend entertainment. - Veda

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Ameer Log OTT Release on Three Platforms

Ameer Log Now Streaming On Three OTT Platforms

&nbsp;&nbsp; A special bridge constructed for Ravi Teja’s Irumudi at Polluru Waterfalls in Chintur mandal has reportedly collapsed after heavy floodwaters swept through the area. Rising inflows from surrounding hill streams intensified the waterfall’s flow, eventually damaging and washing away the temporary structure built for the film’s shooting.The bridge had become a popular attraction after Irumudi’s release, with visitors keen to see locations featured in the film. Local reports claim holiday crowds at Polluru have risen to thousands, with estimates of 5,000–10,000 visitors on busy days. The bridge offered a close view of the waterfall and became a photo spot.Directed by Shiva Nirvana, Irumudi stars Ravi Teja, with the father-daughter emotional drama blending devotional and thriller elements. Released on August 21, the film became Ravi Teja’s highest grossing movie after Mythri Movie Makers announced that its worldwide theatrical gross crossed ₹250 crore.Irumudi also reached Netflix on September 18 while continuing its theatrical run, adding to its wider popularity. With the movie turning Polluru into a recognizable filming location, the bridge’s collapse has disappointed visitors who had hoped to recreate scenes and photographs from the film at the waterfall. - Veda

Irumudi Movie Bridge Washed Away 

Irumudi Massive Success Brings Spotlight to Polluru

&nbsp;&nbsp;Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge is heading to television after its blockbuster theatrical and OTT run. However, the Aditya Dhar directorial has undergone another round of certification for TV, with the CBFC reportedly ordering 45–50 cuts, primarily targeting violent and gory sequences. The revised version received a U/A 16+ certificate.The sequel originally carried an A certificate for its theatrical release and had already undergone 21 cuts and changes before hitting cinemas. For television, the makers resubmitted the film to the CBFC, which cleared the revised version on September 24. The additional edits have reportedly reduced the runtime by approximately 10 minutes.The television version of Dhurandhar: The Revenge will premiere on Star Gold on October 18 at 7 PM. Reports state that the theatrical cut ran for 3 hours, 49 minutes and 6 seconds, while the television approved version runs approximately 3 hours, 39 minutes and 6 seconds following the extensive modifications.Directed by Aditya Dhar, the action thriller features Ranveer Singh alongside Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun. The TV edits are intended to make the film suitable for a broader television audience while retaining its overall narrative. The original version remains available through JioHotstar.- Veda

Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge Re Censored 

Dhurandhar The Revenge Gets Major TV Censor Cuts

&nbsp;Mayuri Film Distributors, part of the Ramoji Group, is making a significant return to theatrical distribution after a prolonged break. The company has chosen Thella Kaagitham, a content driven film, for its comeback and is preparing a wide release across Krishna district on October 2, bringing renewed attention to its distribution legacy.Mayuri established itself as a prominent force by introducing a systematic, corporate approach to film distribution. Its strategy involved studying a movie’s content, identifying its target audience and understanding regional viewing preferences before planning releases. The company was also known for integrated distribution operations and a reputation for fair business practices.Mayuri’s historical reach was substantial. During the 1990s, the company created a trend by leasing theatres across several cities and operating 19 distribution offices across Andhra Pradesh. It is to be noted that Mayuri was the only company then maintaining offices across all districts, underlining its extensive regional network.Thella Kaagitham marks Mayuri’s return with a content focused release rather than a conventional star vehicle. The film is scheduled for worldwide release on October 2, with paid premieres planned ahead of release and bookings opened in Krishna district. Mayuri’s backing has generated trade interest as the team prepares for its theatrical campaign. - Veda

Popular Distribution House Returns With Thella Kaagitham

Mayuri Film Distributors Makes a Comeback

Karan Johar has announced that Koffee With Karan Season 9 will be the final chapter of his iconic celebrity chat show. The last season will premiere on JioHotstar on October 14, 2026, ending a 22 year journey that began in 2004 and spans eight seasons and 161 episodes.The idea originated in 2004 when Karan discussed hosting an informal celebrity chat show with his father, Yash Johar. His father passed away on June 26 that year, while Karan shot the first episode on August 16. Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol featured in the premiere, establishing the show’s celebrity driven format.Over the years, Koffee With Karan became a major Bollywood pop culture fixture through candid conversations, rapid fire rounds, personal revelations, relationships and controversies. Its moments regularly generated headlines, memes and debates, while early ratings data also showed strong audience interest, including more than 5.5 million viewers for a Season 2 launch episode.Karan says the show gave him friendships, memories, madness and controversy before deciding that the time had come to close the chapter. Guest details for Season 9 remain partly under wraps, although several star pairings have been reported. Karan has also indicated that he wants to focus more on filmmaking and storytelling. - Veda

Curtains Down For Koffee With Karan

Koffee With Karan Season 9 Marks The Final Chapter

Star director Chandoo Mondeti will be directing Mahakaal, for which Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali penned the story. The film will be starring Akshay Kumar and Rana in the lead roles while Bhansali himself is bankrolling the project.The major part of the project would be shot in Varanasi and it is a mythological entertainer.Despite the mythological backdrop and the title, the report states that the story will not revolve around one specific deity.Chandoo Mondeti captured the imagination of all with the film Karthikeya 2 and later attracted all with Naga Chaitanya's Thandel. With this new development, one can be rest assured that Chandoo Mondeti's animation movie Vayuputra will be on the backburner. Following the hit of Thandel, Chandoo Mondeti worked on numerous scripts and set his sights on Bollywood. It is coming out that Mahakaal story will be completely different. Bhansali got impressed with Chandoo Mondeti's work in Karthikeya 2 and decided to collaborate with him.---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Chandoo Mondeti to direct high profile Mahakaal

Chandoo Mondeti, Bhansali team for Mahakaal

Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya’s Epic – First Semester is reportedly heading toward its digital premiere after its September 11 theatrical release. October 9 has been circulating as a possible OTT date in Netflix, although the streaming platform and date are yet to receive official confirmation from the makers.Directed by Aditya Haasan, Epic – First Semester marks his feature film debut after 90s became popular among Telugu audiences. Produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, the youthful romance also stars Sivaji and Vasuki, with music by Hesham Abdul Wahab.Trade trackers have placed Epic – First Semester’s production budget between ₹9 crore and ₹12 crore. The film opened at around ₹2.10 crore India net, while available trackers estimate its worldwide theatrical gross at around ₹10 - 11 crore with 5-6 crores share.The film’s theatrical run remained below the commercial expectations surrounding the blockbuster Baby combination. Its OTT arrival could provide a fresh opportunity to reach viewers who missed its theatrical run, particularly audiences outside Telugu-speaking markets. An official announcement from the makers is awaited regarding the streaming partner and exact digital premiere date. - Veda

EPIC OTT Streaming Details

Epic First Semester To Stream From This Date

Although Young Tiger NTR's new movie was launched a couple of days ago, the makers have taken enough time to kick start the shoot of the movie. On the other side, director Sukumar has been scouting for suitable locales in UK. Latest snippet is that the movie's regular shoot will start on April 17. The movie will be shot extensively in exotic locales of UK.&nbsp;
The makers have zeroed January 8, 2016 as the release date of the movie. Rakul Preet Singh will be romancing with NTR in the movie. Devi Sri Prasad will compose the music of the movie. The movie will be produced by BVSN Prasad on Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra.

Date Set for NTR's Film Regular Shoot

Hero Gopichand's 'Jil' got its censor formalities completed and received 'A' certificate from the members of the board. The movie falls under the category of romantic and comedy genre. And there will be no much action moments in the story. Romantic sequences between Gopichand and Raashi Khanna might have been gone overboard and so is 'A' certficate received by the makers. It is a known news that a lip-lock scene between Gopichand and Raashi was shown in the trailers of the movie.&nbsp;
Music rendered by Ghibran has got good response from the music lovers. The movie was directed by Radhakrishna. Pramod Uppalapati and Vamsi Krishna have produced the movie on UV Creations.

Why 'Jil' Gets 'A' Certificate?

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

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

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Anumana Pakshi (2026) Movie: What's BehindRag Mayur is coming to entertain movie lovers with Anumana Pakshi. The film attracted the attention of all as it is helmed by Vimala Krishna who earlier directed the hit film DJ Tillu. Let us see what Anumana Pakshi offerd to movie lovers.Anumana Pakshi (2026) Movie: Story ReviewAnumana Pakshi story revolves around a yougnster who is suspicious of everything and anything and the happenings in his life. Sunny (Rag Maur) is suspicious of everything without any reason and this impacts his life and also that of others who comes across him.Despite his repeated attempts to avoid Varma (Prince Cecil), he fails to do so and finally the duo along with other friend Bharath (Ananya Akula) lands in Kashmir and meets his friend Ananth (Charith). Where this leads to, how it is connected to beautiful girl Kanya (Merin Philip), her father Brahmos (Brahmaji), SI Vasu (Ajay), his wife Sujata (Raasi) and others form the rest of the developments.Anumana Pakshi(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewRag Mayur plays the lead role for the first time. However he failed to make even a minimal impact on the screen. His so called comedy didnot work. As the narration progressed, he indeed tested the patience of the viewers.Merin Philip made her entry with the female lead. She got a forgettable role. It is written in a poor manner. Prince Cecil passed through the motions. Ajay got another silly character and is wasted altogether. Brahmaji fails to entertain and so too Raashi. Others like Charith, Ananya Akhula also failed to make an impression.Anumana Pakshi(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewAnuamana Pakshi story is penned by Vimal Krishna. Expectations are high as Vimal Krishna earlier came up with DJ Tillu. He tried to entertain viewers showing the happenings in the life of a person who is extremely suspicious. However he completely failed with his story, screenplay and direction.Everything turned cringe from the start. There is nothing to talk about and one gets a feeling that even serials are better and kids can write better stories. The so called humour never worked and infact turned out to be stale. There is not one engaging sequence or entertaining scene to talk about. While the first half turned out to be ridiculous, second half turned out to be atrocious.Dialogues looked outdated and out of sync. Overall, the director failed on all fronts. Sunil Kumar Nama's cinematography left a lot to be desired. Music and background score tuned by Sricharan Pakala were mediocre. Seems Chota K Prasad didnot attend to his editing. Production values are below average.Anumana Pakshi) Movie: Advantages<ul><li>None</li></ul>Anumana Pakshi Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Everyting</li></ul>Anumana Pakshi (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Anumana Pakshi turns out to be a cringe fest hiding behing the so called comedy. The entire cast and crew failed on all fronts and the fault lies solely with the director Vimal Krishna. One gets a doubt as to whether Vimal Krishna really penned DJ Tillu story and directed it. Anumana Pakshi had no story and from then on script, screenplay and direction went missing completely. Vimal Krishna just passed time by coming up with silly scenes in the name of comedy and twists. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1 rating for Anumana Pakshi.

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The Paradise(2026) Movie: What's BehindNani who is known for his natural performances and Srikanth Odela who teamed with Nani for his debut venture Dasara, a mass entertainer, once again came up with The Paradise. The film's songs, teaser and trailer got tremendous response and increased the curiosity levels. Nani's unique look and transformation captured the imagination of all. The film's Telangana backdrop is appealing to all. The film was released on 24 Sep 2026. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Netflix and streaming will be after the completion of its theatrical run. Let us see what impact The Paradise made on movie lovers. &nbsp;Paradise(2026) Movie: Story Review"The Paradise" story revolves around the sect who fights for recognition even after India's Independence and where this leads to form the interesting part.Sawari sect who are oppressed in The Paradise by Shikanja Malik ( Mohan Babu) fight for recognition even after India's Independence. Did they reach their goal, what role Jadal( Babu), Sammakka (Sonali Kulakarni ), Vikram Manik ( Raghav Juyal), Subbulakshmi ( Kayadu Lohar), Biryani ( Sampoornesh Babu), MLA Shankaranna (Priyadarshi), Lawyer (Sathyaraj) form the crux of the developments.The Paradise(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewNani, who is known for doing different genre entertainers and a variety of roles, transformed himself completely for this role. His role surprises everyone. He transformed his look completely, sported long braids and also delivered dialogues in Telangana slang. He enacted breathtaking stunts and elevated the scenes with his screen presence blending it with emotions and expressions in an intense manner.Mohan Babu looked menacing in his looks and he looked extremely villainous on the screen. He got good screen presence and came up with powerful performance. His look and character is designed in a terrific manner. He delivered dialogues with ease, wreaking fear in the minds of the viewers.Raghav Juyal made his entry into Tollywood and he an okayish role. He tried to make his presence felt with his unique mannerisms but the weak character did not help the cause. Sonali Kulkarni got the all important role. Her role is pivotal to the story and she captivates all with her powerful expressions and emotions. Kayadu Lohar is ok in her role. She indulged in glamour treat that comes with silly characterisation. Priyadarshi as an MLA made an impact. Sathyaraj also played a key but small role. Sampoornesh Babu got a different role altogether and made full use of it.The Paradise(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewThe Paradise story is penned by Srikanth Odela. He tried to entertain all by highlighting the fight of the oppressed against the powerful, rich and dreaded people who wields an iron like grip. He starts the narration in an interesting manner and till the introduction of the lead actor, the intensity is maintained in a perfect manner.However, the romantic track slowed the pace of the narration and the story goes nowhere. It comes back to the track with the conflict between the hero and the villian and also the mother-son emotional bonding. The intensity reaches its peaks during the pre interval block before setting the stage for the second half.The second half continues in the same manner with protagonist and antagonist baying for each other's blood and the oppressed sect fighting for recognition. It also boils down whether they should fight for the recognition or for the survival to live another day to continue the fight. The film ends in a predictable tone with many cinematic liberties taken and missing logics hampering the realistic feel.Right after the start, one gets a feeling that something is a miss. Most of the scenes are included and shot only to give elevations. Though the start and introduction of the protagonist increase the curiosity levels, the same is not maintained in the next scenes. Kayadu Lohar's characterisation looked extremely odd and the introduction of Raghav Juyal looks absurd. The scenes of son hating mother is also not established properly. The mother's love for son should have been established in a different manner than selling herself to cure his fever. The interval episode after all the hype, looked normal.The second half picks up pace thanks to the protagonist's decision. However with the scenes turning monotonous and routine ,one cannot travel with them. The role of MLA similar to KCR generates interest. The way the Govt brands the oppressed people as terrorists smacks of logic. Same is the case with the pre climax and climax which turned out to be below average. Srikanth Odela failed as a writer and his direction turned out to be pretty average.Anirudh Ravichander came up with a thumping background score. He took the scenes to the next level with his background music. However at times, his background music turned extremely loud. He came up with two foot tapping tunes and the songs are shot in a beautiful manner. The editing of Naveen Nooli could have been better. There are many scenes that repeated and slowed the tempo of the narration. &nbsp;GK.Vishnu with his cinematography added value to the proceedings. He showed the scenes as per the story backdrop in a natural and realistic way. Dialogues are ok to an extent. Production values are good.Paradise Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Nani</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>Interval Block</li></ul>Paradise Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Cinematic Liberties</li><li>Extreme Violence</li><li>Screenplay, Direction</li></ul>The Paradise(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, The Paradise turns out to be the fight of the oppressed for recognition. Nani came up with a sincere and stunning performance. He also underwent remarkable transformation for his role. Srikanth Odela turned successful in giving mass image and elevating Nani's mass mannerism to the next level in the film. Nani showed good intensity in the mass role. He sported a new look and there ends the so-called novelty and creativity in the story. Srikanth Odela's story offered nothing new. Many such stories came earlier and except for Nani's braids, his look resembled that of Ram Charan in Peddi. Even some of the dance moves resembled the same.On top of it, though he did many stunts, many looked forced and artificial. After the intense start, Srikanth Odela turned the narration into a predictable one with romantic elements etc. Couple of scenes in the first half stand and except that , it does not offer anything new and high. He tried to elevate the mother-son sentiment but the scenes do not connect chords as they looked forced and disappeared in the intense action sequences.In his quest to take Nani's mass image to the next level, Srikanth Odela did not concentrate on the story, screenplay and direction. Story looked predictable and one gets a feeling that he drew inspiration from Peddi, Devara, KGF, Pushpa, Salaar and many others. The chapter wise narration reminds one of the successful template of Dhurandhar. In the name of emotions, most of the actors went over the top bringing in artificiality. Similarly, he has taken many cinematic liberties and logics went missing. Excessive violence and use of obscene words and dialogues did not create the required impact.Reworking on the story and script and racy screenplay would have added value to the narration. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.25 rating for The Paradise.

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Secret Soldier(2026) Movie: What's BehindSecret Soldier directed by Akki Viswanadha Reddy attracted the attention of all, as the film which was titled earlier as China Piece landed in censor problems and went to the EBC Chairman, Ministry of External Affairs etc forcing them to undergo title change. The film is releasing on 18 Sep 2026 and let us see what the film really deals with.Secret Soldier(2026) Movie: Story ReviewSecret Soldier revolves around a youngster who inadvertently lands on the radar of the security agencies and the surprising elements that are connected to him. Indian security agencies find out that the Human Shield for their satellites have been disabled making it vulnerable to the threats of the enemy nations, Pakistan and China.Param(Kamal Kamaraju), is at his wits end and directs his team to find out who was responsible to the breach of the security system. This puts Mariyamvali (Nihal Kodhaty) on their radar. How the security breach is connected to Mariyamvali, what role his friend Prudhvi (Surya Srinivas), security agents Sarah (Harshitha Bandlamuri), Sheetal (Sireesha Nulu), Kanika Kapoor (Deeksha Panth), Bhakthal (Vamshi Nekkanti), Alina Raj (Mariyum),Ashok Mithran (Srikanth Iyengar),Inspector Ranjith Kumar (Abhishek Reddy) and others form the interesting twists.Secret Soldier(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewNihal Kodhaty performed well in his role. He showed variations in his expressions and emotions according to the situation. He made an impact with his performance on the screen.Surya Srinivas is good in the role of his friend. He evoked few laughs in his role initially and later turned into serious mode. Kamal Kamaraju came up with impactful performance.There are many other actors like Harshitha Bandlamuri, Sreesha Nulu, Kamal Kamaraju, Srikanth Iyenger, Srinivas Vadlamani, Vinod Sagar, Deeksha Panth, Raj Tirandasu, Mahesh Achanta, Vamsi Nekkanti who did justice to their roles and helped the story to move forward.Secret Soldier(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewSecret Soldier story is penned by Akki Viswanadha Reddy. He tried to excite and entertain movie lovers with the espionage thriller. He starts the narration in an interesting and exciting manner, increasing the curiosity levels. But then the friendship elements etc, diluted the intensity and slowed the tempo. The introduction of numerous characters &nbsp;ended up in confusing the viewers. The screenplay turned convoluted with so many characters appearing in no time. The first half ends on a decent note setting the stage for the second half.The second half treads in a similar fashion and after few twists, the film ends in a predictable way. The Illogical scenes and convenient screenplay brought down the intensity levels.The Cinematography of Suresh Ragutu gave the film a rich feel. The screens looked realistic and natural and he used the camera angles and colour combinations to give a believable feel to the proceedings.Karthik Rodriguez's background music elevated the scenes to the next level making viewers glued to the screen. He made an impact with his background music increasing the intensity levels.The editing of Marthad K Venkatesh could have been far better. There are many scenes that turned repetitive and slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are adequate and production values are rich.Secret Soldier Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Interesting Premise</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>BGM</li></ul>Secret Soldier Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Screenplay</li><li>Confusing Elements</li></ul>Secret Soldier(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Secret Soldier turns out to be a decent spy thriller. Director Akki Viswanadha Reddy came up with an interesting Premise. However, inclusion of numerous characters, illogical scenes, confusing and convoluted Screenplay undid all his good intentions.Reducing the number of characters, doing away with technological jargons, more detailed narration with racy screenplay would have added more fire power. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating to Secret Soldier.

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Happy Journey(2026) Movie: What's BehindHappy Journey directed by Abhiramm Naidu is releasing on 18 Sep 2026. Let us see whether Happy Journey gave happy moments to movie lovers in theatres or not.Happy Journey(2026) Movie: Story ReviewHappy Journey story revolves around group of women from different agegroups going on a trip and the experiences and how it changes their outlook. Savitri (Annapurna), Minister's wife Chamundeswari (Aamani), Nayana (Jinisha Alishetty), Srilatha (Jhansi), her daughter Tanvi (Payal Radhakrishna), Vihana (Roopa Srinivas), Divya (Sunaina Yella) happens to be a part of a free trip to France.How they become part of the free trip, what role travel company organisers Govind (Vamsidhar Goud), Apparao (Ravi Sivateja) played, how the free trip impacts their lives, how it is connected to Tanvi's would be Nikhil (Pruthvi) and others, how they deal with the changes that bring in their lives form the interesting part.Happy Journey(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewAnnapurna who played different roles this time entertained with her lively performance and surprises all donning modern outfits. One should commend her for doing such a bubbly , lively and energetic role at this age. She stands out with her performance in the film. Aamani is good in the role of the minister's wife. Jhanvi evoked few laughs in the role of a miser woman. She also emoted well during the climax. Payal Radhakrishna, Jinisha Alishetty, Roopa Srinivas and Sunaina performed according to their roles. Sunaina however at times became over the board and over dramatic. Vamsidhar Goud and Ravi Siva Teja entertained with their humour to some extent. Muralidhar Goud, Pruthvi Dandamudi and others did justice to their roles.Happy Journey(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewHappy Journey story is penned by Abhiramm Naidu. He tried to highlight the experiences and problems in the lives of women of different age groups in an entertaining manner. He starts the narration with the introduction of various female characters and then setting them on a France trip. The entire first half sails through in an entertaining and hilarious manner ending on a interesting emotional twist, setting the stage for the second half.Emotions takes the center stage in the second half with few comedy scenes in-between. The emotions of various female characters are highlighted. However, seeing those scenes on the screen, one gets a feeling that the director got stuck up with the 80s problems and melodrama associated with them. But for all his hard work to pierce the hearts of the viewers with emotional scenes pertaining to men and women, misfired completely. The climax emotional scene turned out to be over dramatic and missed the basic emotions. Once the film ends, viewers will heave a sigh of relief after all the emotional torture. The screenplay resembles that of many old films of the 80s and 90s.Subramaniyan Manigandan turned the scenes colorful with his cinematography. He showed the locations of France in a beautiful and visually appealing manner on the screen. &nbsp;Shekar Chandra's songs turned out to be average. However he elevated the scenes with his background music. Editing of Chota K Prasad is ok but could have been better as there are scenes that impacted the pace of the narration. Dialogues are ok. Production values are decent.Happy Journey Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Annapurna</li><li>Few Hilarious Scenes</li><li>Cinematography</li></ul>Happy Journey Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Routine Story</li><li>Overdramatic, Artificial Emotions</li></ul>Happy Journey(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Happy Journey turns out to be routine hilarious entertainer. Director Abhiramm Naidu's story offered nothing new. Though the story turned out to be routine, he ensured that there are many scenes to entertain viewers. He not only tried to entertain viewers with the female actors but also in the end tried to showcase their problems to connect chords with the viewers emotionally. Doing away with over dramatic scenes, toning down the emotions and more entertaining elements and racy screenplay would have added more punch to the final result. Considering all these elements Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Happy Journey. &nbsp;

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Missing Meghana(2026) Movie: What's BehindRam Karthik, Ammu Abhirami's Missing Meghana directed by Vachaspathy is releasing on 18 Sep 2026. Let us see whether Missing Meghana thrilled movie lovers or not.Missing Meghana(2026) Movie: Story ReviewMissing Meghana story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a young girl and the incidents that unfold right after that. One fateful day a young girl Meghana (Ammu Abhirami) disappears mysteriously. How she disappeared, what the are circumstances that led to her disappearance, how it is connected to her father Srinivasa Rao (Goparaju Ramana), her fiancé, ACP Arjun (Kaushik), bike rider Karthik (Ram Karthik), Aadya (Vaidkaa Senjaliya), form the twist in the tale.Missing Meghana(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewAmmu Abhirami is good her role. She got limited screen presence and looked cute on the screen. Kaushik is ok in the role of the aggressive cop. Ram Karthik played the role of the youngster who experiences love failure and then getting closer to another girl. He also enacted stunts in the climax.Ankit Koyya is fine in his role. Goparaju Ramana is ok in the role of the father, which is tailor-made for him. Others like Vempa Kasi, Mahipal, Ruchita, Nalini, Srinivas, Shani, Pandu performed according to their roles.Missing Meghana(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewMissing Meghana story is penned by Vachaspathy. He tried to thrill viewers with a thriller. He starts the narration diving into the main point of the missing girl and then the investigation that follows subsequently. The first half proceeds with the conflict between two cops and the revelation about Meghana and the interrogation of the suspects. The first half ends on an interesting note with few surprising revelations setting the tone for the second half.The second half goes further into murders and drugs etc. The first half included a song to highlight the father-daughter sentiment but it failed to generated the required emotions. The song placement looked odd and out of sync. They could have easily done away with the song.The main villian revelation did not excite anyone as the director failed to keep the viewers engaged with the suspense till the end. Viewers can easily guess the villian even before the end of the first half thus diluting the intensity levels in the second half. Many such films came earlier and the narration dragged with the routine breakup story of Karthik testing the patience of the viewers. The interval twist turns out to be decent and the second half turns little racy. But the predictable elements robbed the viewers of the excitement.Though few scenes in the runup to the finding of Meghana looked good, the weak villian turned out to be the main drawback. The climax ends on a routine note with an action sequence. There are many routine and predictable scenes in the second half as the narration proceeds towards the climax.The cinematography of Sam K Naidu is good. He showed the visuals in an appealing manner. However in few scenes, the color grading &nbsp;is not done at all robbing the viewers of the seamless experience on the screen. RR.Dhruvan's background music failed to make an impact. It is not in sync with the storyline. Re recording and mixing also turned out to be below average. However, the songs he tuned are good and shot well. Basava's editing left a lot to be desired. There are many repetitive scenes and he could have done away with one song completely and also many scenes especially in the first half. Production values are good.Missing Meghana Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Interesting Point</li><li>Few Scenes</li></ul>Missing Meghana Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Weak Villian</li></ul>Missing Meghana(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Missing Meghana turns out to be another run of the mill crime thriller. Director Vachaspathy came up with an interesting point but he failed in his execution. Many predictable elements, repetitive scenes, dragged narration, weak villain ended up testing the patience of the viewers. Little finetuning of the script, racy screenplay, interesting twists, doing away with monotony would have added more substance to the final output. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.25 rating for Missing Meghana.

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Panchanama(2026) Web Series: What's BehindStar anchor Udaya Bhanu turned producer and came up with a webseries titled interestingly as Panchanama. The six episode webseries started streaming on Zee5 starting from 11 Sep 2026. Let us find out what the webseries offered to viewers.Panchanama(2026) Web Series: Story ReviewPanchanama revolves around police officer investigating an accidental death and the starting revelations he finds out. Jai Ram (Bharath Srinivasan), a sincere police officer starts investigating the death of Aadi (Charan Babu) and few other orphans. What starts as a routine investigation, becomes bigger with shocking turn of events.What are those shocking turn of events, how it is connected to Dharani (Medha Reddy), Hari (Surya Srinivas), Dr. Pushpavalli (Rupa Lakshmi), Murali (Sivaji Raja) and others from the interesting twists.Panchanama(2026) Web Series: Artists ReviewBharath Srinivasan performed well. He suited the role of the cop and apart from showing the seriousness, he also emoted quite well as per the situation. Female lead Medha Reddy is ok in her role. Balagam fame Rupa Lakshmi performed well in a role with different shades. Surya Srinivas is good in his role. Sivaji Raja in the role of father got limited screen presence but he did justice to his role. Charan Babu, Srija and Radhika Preethi performed well according to their roles.Panchanama(2026) Web Series: Technicians ReviewPanchanama story is penned by Mohan Srivatsa. The webseries comes with 6 episodes, each with a duration of around 25-30 minutes. He tried to thrill viewers with the medical mafia storyline. He managed to generate interest at times however the screenplay turned out to be utterly predictable and bereft of twists. Generally crime thrillers have good following in the OTTs and so Mohan Srivatsa also chose the similar topic.He drew inspiration from Malayalam webseries and followed the same template of a cop investigating the mysterious death and then he exposed the medical mafia. He highlighted the nexus between medical mafia, doctors and organ trafficking. Apart from it, he also highlighted the emotions between brothers and sisters.However, the screenplay assumed predictable trope and the narration lacked the exciting and interesting twists and turns. One can easily predict the villains and the next scenes easily. Even the crime investigation scenes are not shown in an interesting manner. With the unraveling of the villain in the final episode, the webseries ends on a tame note.Naresh Kumaran elevated the scenes with his background music. The cinematography of Sandeep Kanth gave the scenes and proceedings a realistic feel. Editing of Srinivas Bynaboina is ok and could have been better as there are scenes that dragged the pace of the narration. Production values are good.Panchanama Web Series: Advantages<ul><li>Plot</li><li>Few Scenes</li></ul>Panchanama Web Series:Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Lack of Twists</li></ul>Panchanama(2026) Web Series: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Panchanama turns out to be another run of the mill investigative medical thriller. Director Mohan Srivatsa cameup with a thriller in the backdrop of medical mafia and many such films and series' came earlier. Though the plot is interesting, Mohan Srivasta's screenplay turned predictable with investigation scenes failing to excite viewers. To the top of it, with the villain not getting arrested, viewers feel that the series ended in a incomplete manner as the makers thought of coming with season 2. The forced romantic elements, artificial villianisms, etc robbed the viewers of realistic experience. A little finetuning of the script, racy screenplay, doing away with redundant elements and more thrilling twists would have added value to the proceedings. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Panchanama.

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

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

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

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

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" MANMADHA NAAMA SAMVATHSARAM...NAA MADHILO PUTTENU PREMA JWARAM", song from 'Bhargava Ramudu' was a super hit song then. The movie was released in the year, 1987. If the remix version of this song is shot on Balakrishna or any other Nandamuri hero this year, it would be an apt decision because, this is 'MANMADHA NAAMA SAMVATHSARAM' for Telugu people. 
Balakrishna's new movie 'Lion' is on sets now. The makers are aiming at May 1 release of the movie. The movie has Trisha and Radhika Apte in female lead roles. Rudhrapati Ramana Rao has produced the movie. The movie was directed by debutante Satyadeva.

Balayya's Manmadha Song Apt for This Year