&nbsp;&nbsp;Today we celebrate the birthday of legendary director K Raghavendra Rao. Fans call him Darsakendrudu for his huge body of work across many types of films. For over 50 years he has given Telugu cinema some of its most loved blockbusters. His name stands for grand songs, colorful visuals, and stories that connect with every age group. We wish him good health, joy, and many more happy years.Master Of Two Very Different StylesK Raghavendra Rao set two big marks in modern cinema. He showed heroines in a very glamorous way but never crossed into vulgar. At the same time, he made devotional films that even the young generation loved to watch. This rare balance made him special. From folk tales to fantasy to family dramas, he handled every genre with ease. He worked with stars from senior NTR to Jr NTR and gave hits in every decade.A Career Full Of 100 Films And MemoriesHis career has more than 100 films in over 50 years. He gave social films like Jyothi and Aame Katha. In fantasy he gave classics like Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari and Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya. Simha Baludu became a favorite in the folklore space. For devotional films, Annamayya and Sri Ramadasu are landmarks. These movies had great music, strong emotions, and rich sets. They are still watched and loved today.Blockbusters With NTR And ChiranjeeviKRR made many big hits with senior NTR. Adavi Ramudu is called the guidebook for commercial films. Vetagadu, Simha Baludu, Kondaveeti Simham, Justice Chowdary, and Major Chandrakanth are all landmark films in their team. He also gave many hits with Chiranjeevi. Gharana Mogudu was the first Telugu film to collect more than 10 crore. That record showed his power at the box office. His films always had strong songs, dance, and family feeling.Gave SS Rajamouli To Indian CinemaK Raghavendra Rao also helped new talent grow. He started RK Teleshow for TV serials and introduced SS Rajamouli as a director with Shanti Nivasam on ETV. Later he produced Student No 1 and launched Rajamouli in films with Jr NTR. He also guided the film as direction supervisor. Now he runs KRR Works and makes short films to support new directors. He recently produced the film Sarakari Noukari.Wishing The Legend A Great Year AheadOn his birthday, we thank K Raghavendra Rao for his films, songs, and vision. He shaped commercial Telugu cinema and also gave us pure devotional classics. He built careers, set records, and gave us memories for a lifetime. CineJosh wishes Darsakendrudu K Raghavendra Rao a very happy birthday. May he stay healthy, happy, and keep inspiring the next generation.

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HBD To Darsakendrudu K Raghavendra Rao

K Raghavendra Rao : The Director Who Changed Course Of Commercial Cinema

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The grand music event for Ram Charan’s film Peddi is set to happen today in Bhopal. The full song from the movie will be launched at the event. Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor will be present on stage for the song release. The film is directed by Buchi Babu Sana and is a village sports drama. Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyendu Sharma also play key roles. The shoot of the film is nearing completion and the team is planning a big release on March 27, 2026.Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav invited the Peddi team to his residence for tea before the event. Reports suggest that he will also attend the grand music launch in the evening. This is a rare honor for a film team. The Chief Minister praised Ram Charan and the film unit for choosing Bhopal for the big launch. The event is being held in a large stadium with heavy security and a grand stage. Fans from many states have reached Bhopal to see the stars and the live show.A R Rahman will give a live performance at the event today. He has scored the music for Peddi and this song is said to be a high energy track. This is one of Rahman’s few live shows for a Telugu film launch. The team picked Bhopal because the film’s story has a North India link. Peddi is produced by Vriddhi Cinemas along with Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings.Ram Charan plays a wrestler in Peddi and has trained hard for the role. The first look and trailer of the film got a huge response online. Today’s event will give fans the full song, live music from A R Rahman. The makers have planned more events in other cities soon. The song will be out on all music platforms after the launch.

Get Ready For Peddi Ki Aawaz

Ram Charan Peddi Song Launch In Bhopal Today With AR Rahman Show

&nbsp;&nbsp;Prakash Raj wraps Drishyam3. It is known that the fate of Mohanlal, Jeethu Joseph's Drishyam 3 which released this Friday was decided. The film got negative reviews from all quarters. In the meantime, all eyes are on Hindi version of Drishyam 3 which stars Ajay Devgn in the lead role under the direction of Abhishek Pathak.Prakash Raj who is playing an important role in the film posted &nbsp;"#Drishyam3 Hindi... Just finished a wonderful shoot with an amazing team… truly enjoyed being part of this film. I’m confident you‘ll enjoy it as well… On to the next one."Speculation is increasing whether Prakash Raj replaced Akshay Khanna in Drishyam 3. The film stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Tabu, and Shriya Saran in supporting roles and is slated for a grand release on 2 October 2026.Makers confirmed the Hindi adaptation will feature major changes from Mohanlal’s Malayalam original.Speaking about the creative decision behind changing portions of the Hindi adaptation, filmmaker Abhishek Pathak had said, “Our Hindi audience has a different taste and palate. We made changes in Drishyam 2 as well, and the audience appreciated them. We have also made changes to the story and screenplay for this instalment, and the audience will notice the difference." &nbsp;

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Prakash Raj wraps Drishyam3

&nbsp;&nbsp;Today is director YVS Chowdary’s birthday. Fans and the film industry are sending him warm wishes. He is loved for making beautiful romantic films with great music. His songs and love stories still live in people’s hearts. He gave the audience many musical blockbusters that feel fresh even today.Started Strong With A Superhit DebutYVS Chowdary learned film craft under veteran director Raghavendra Rao. He started his journey as a director with Sri SeethaRamula Kalyanam Chuthamu Rarandi. The film was a superhit and gave chances to new actors. He showed his style from the first film itself. Good music, rich visuals, and strong chemistry between the lead pair became his mark. The songs from his films are still on top playlists.Big Films With Big StarsAfter his debut, YVS Chowdary directed Sitaramaraju with Nagarjuna. The film was important because it brought Nandamuri Harikrishna back to films and did well at the box office. Then he made Yuvaraju with Mahesh Babu and Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo with Hari Krishna, and others. Both films had hit music and strong stories. These successes made him a trusted name for musical romantic films. People waited for his songs and colorful scenes.Gave New Stars To Telugu CinemaYVS Chowdary started his banner Bommarillu and made films like Seetayya and Devadas. He introduced actor Ram and actress Ileana with Devadas. The film was a musical hit and gave Telugu cinema a new pair. Later he launched Sai Dharam Tej with Rey. He always gave chances to fresh talent. Now he is working on a new film to introduce NTR’s great grandson Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao under the banner New Talent Roars.Wishing Him More Success AheadOn his birthday, we thank YVS Chowdary for his musical love stories. His films blend songs, emotions, and rich picturization very well. He gave us memories that still make us smile. Cinejosh wish him good health, joy, and a huge success with his next film. May he keep making the kind of romantic musical hits only he can make. Happy Birthday to the director who made love look so beautiful on screen.

HBD To Blockbuster Director YVS Chowdary

YVS Chowdary The Maker Of Musical Romance

&nbsp;&nbsp;May 23 is a special day for the Akkineni family. On this day in 1986, Nagarjuna Akkineni faced the camera for the first time as a hero in Vikram. That moment started a career that has now crossed 40 years. The same date became more emotional years later when Manam released. It was the last film of legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. The film had three generations together: Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, and Akhil. Because of these two events, May 23 is a key date for Nagarjuna as well as for Telugu cinema.Early Breakthrough With Siva And GeethanjaliNagarjuna’s early films showed he was ready to take risks. He started with Vikram and did films like Majnu. In 1989, Geethanjali made him a romantic star and won the National Award for Best Popular Film. The same year, Siva changed action films in Telugu cinema. His intense role and new style made him a youth icon overnight. These two films proved he could handle love stories and strong action with equal ease. They set the base for his long career and gave him the tag of a trendsetter.The 1990s Era Of Hits And AwardsThe 1990s brought many big wins for Nagarjuna. Hello Brother in 1994 was a blockbuster with his double role and great comedy timing. Ninne Pelladata in 1996 won the National Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu and was loved by families. His biggest achievement of the decade was Annamayya in 1997. He played the saint poet and won both the Nandi Award and Filmfare Award for Best Actor. The film was a huge success and showed his range beyond commercial cinema. He also acted in hits like President Gari Pellam, Criminal, and Aavida Maa Aavide.Constant Change Keeps Him A Style IconNagarjuna earned the name “Celluloid Scientist” because he keeps changing with time. In 2002, Manmadhudu showed him as a cool and stylish man and became a cult classic. Mass in 2004 and Don in 2007 kept him strong in action roles. He returned to devotion with Sri Ramadasu in 2006 and won praise again. Films like King, Ragada, and Gaganam showed his hold on different genres. Even as trends changed, he stayed popular with young fans. His fitness, fashion, and screen presence made him a timeless style icon in Tollywood.Manam And The Akkineni Legacy On ScreenManam in 2014 became a landmark film for the Akkineni family. It was the first time ANR, Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, and Akhil appeared together. The story about love and rebirth touched people of all ages. It was also ANR’s final film, making it very emotional for fans. The film was a big hit and won many awards. It showed Nagarjuna’s respect for family and cinema. Through Annapurna Studios, he also produced films and supported new directors and actors. His work behind the camera helped the industry grow.40 Years Strong And Waiting For King100After 40 years, Nagarjuna is still active and busy. He balanced films like Soggade Chinni Nayana, Oopiri, and Bangarraju with TV hosting and business. He has two National Awards, ten Nandi Awards, and several Filmfare Awards to his name. He acted in more than 90 films across Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil. Now he is shooting for King100. Fans call him “King” and are waiting to see him on the big screen again. His journey shows that hard work, smart choices, and love for cinema keep a star shining across generations.

40 Glorious Years Of King  In Cinema

May 23 Marks The Start Of A 40 Year Film Journey For Akkineni Nagarjuna

&nbsp;&nbsp;Actor Vijay Deverakonda is working on two films at the same time. Both movies may release this year if work goes as planned. The first film is Ranbaali. It is made by director Rahul Sankrityan. The team wants to bring it to theatres on September 11. The second film is Rowdy Janardhana. The producer aims for a December release. Vijay is shooting for both without a break. Fans are happy to see him in back to back films. &nbsp;Rowdy Janardhana is now on the sets. Director Ravikiran Kola is making this film with big plans. The movie is a rural action drama with a thrilling story. Cristo Xavier was first picked as the music director. Now Vishal Mishra has also joined the team. Vishal Mishra is known for his work in Toxic. It is rare to have two strong music makers for one film. The team feels two styles will give the film a fresh sound. &nbsp; &nbsp;Keerthy Suresh is the heroine in Rowdy Janardhana. She has done many strong roles before. This is her first film with Vijay Deverakonda. The film will show village life with action and emotion. The shoot is happening in real village areas for a true look. The team is using local actors for some key parts. The story will focus on a young man who fights for his people. More cast details will come out soon. &nbsp;Vijay has lined up more films after these two. Ranbali is said to be a fantasy action film with new ideas. Rowdy Janardhana will have folk songs and high energy background score. With two music directors, the album is expected to be big. The makers plan to start music work next month. The teaser of Ranbali may drop soon. Both films are key for Vijay this year.

Two Music Directors For Rowdy Janardhana

Vijay Deverakonda Teams Up With Two Music Directors For Rowdy Janardhana 

&nbsp;Director SS Rajamouli is known as Jakkanna to fans. He got this name because he spends a lot of time and care on each film. But for his new film Varanasi, he is working very fast. The team says pre-visual work, strong planning, and motion capture tools are helping the shoot move quickly. This is not like his old films that took many years. The quick pace is new for him and the crew. &nbsp;Rajamouli just finished an underwater scene in Kashi. Now he is shooting a song on a big set in Katedaan, Hyderabad. People close to the film say this song will be a key point in the story. Varanasi is being made as a global adventure thriller. The song will have rich visuals and scale. It is an important part that links the plot. The team is using large sets and high end tech for this part. &nbsp; &nbsp;Mahesh Babu is the hero of the film. Priyanka Chopra is the heroine. Both stars and other main actors are part of this song. The music is by MM Keeravani. He has worked with Rajamouli on many hit films. KL Narayana and SS Karthikeya are making the film under Sridurga Arts. The movie has a big budget and global plans. The crew is shooting in many places across India. More action scenes are lined up next. &nbsp;The film is set to release on April 7 next year. Fans are waiting to see Mahesh Babu in a Rajamouli film for the first time. The team wants to finish the shoot by the end of this year. Post work will take a few months with heavy VFX. The story is said to mix Indian history with adventure. The makers want to show it to the world audience.

Varanasi In Song Shoot

Rajamouli Shoots Varanasi Song With Mahesh Babu  

&nbsp;&nbsp;Director Prashanth Neel is known for his dark style films. Most of his movies have a black and grey look in every scene. He says this dark theme fits the mafia and underworld stories he tells. His films like KGF made this style very popular. Fans now connect the black color tone with his name. He feels the dark look helps show the power and fight in his stories. The strong visuals and action made him a top director in India. &nbsp;Neel is now working on new projects that are very different from his old work. He said he is making a mythological film series next. This series will have bright colors and rich graphics. It will not look like his dark world films. He joked that people will see a new side of him as a creator. The teaser of his film Dragon with NTR is out now. It got a huge response online and set new view records. After Dragon, he will start Salaar 2 with Prabhas. &nbsp; &nbsp;The director also shared that he wants to make a small family story film. He has done big action films for years. Now he wants to try a simple film with emotions and home drama. This will be a change for him and his fans. The mythological series will need a lot of time for research and design. It will have gods, heroes, and old stories with modern effects. The team plans to shoot in big sets and real locations. &nbsp;Dragon is set for release in June, 2027 and work on Salaar 2 will start after that. Neel is busy with scripts and planning. He is one of the most wanted directors today after KGF and Salaar. Many stars want to work with him. His shift to colorful mythological films shows he wants to grow as a filmmaker. Fans are excited to see how he handles gods and legends on screen.

Prasanth Neel Mythology Plans

Prashanth Neel Plans Colorful Mythology After Dark Hits

&nbsp;&nbsp;Actor and leader Kamal Haasan spoke to people on Friday about the money problem India may face soon. He said the fight in West Asia between the US, Iran, and Israel is pushing oil prices up. This is also hurting trade and fuel supply around the world. He asked people to save energy at home and work. He said fuel for homes, farms, and factories is getting costly because of the war. He wants state and central tax on fuel to come down. He also asked for cheap public transport so people use fewer private cars. &nbsp;Kamal Haasan said the country must stand together in hard times. He used words from Atal Bihari Vajpayee and said governments change but the nation stays. He asked people to act with care like they did in past tough times. He made a direct request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lower fuel rates and bus and train fares. He feels this will help common people and reduce the load on families. The appeal came as a video message to the public. &nbsp; &nbsp;India is now seeing a rise in petrol, diesel, and cooking gas prices. Many homes are finding it hard to get cooking gas on time. This is putting more stress on daily life and business. Experts say the West Asia issue can make crude oil cross key price levels if it gets worse. This will affect transport, goods, and food costs in India. Prime Minister Modi also spoke to the country recently. He asked people to save power, avoid buying gold, and stop foreign trips for now. The goal is to keep the economy strong. &nbsp;Kamal Haasan has been active in social issues for years. He often speaks on public problems through his party. He wants quick steps to help people deal with high costs. Many citizens online are now talking about his message. They want the government to act fast on fuel tax and travel fares. The next few weeks are key as oil markets stay tense.

Kamal Request To Modi

Kamal Haasan Asks PM Modi To Cut Fuel And Travel Costs 

&nbsp;Director Trivikram Srinivas is back with a new film after a long break. He is making a full family entertainer this time. Trivikram is working with Venkatesh Daggubati for a movie titled Aadarsha Kutumbam House No. AK 47. The film is said to be a complete family drama. It will have Trivikram’s mix of fun, emotion, and strong dialogues. Fans are waiting for this team. The shoot of the film is going on fast now. The makers want to release the film in October 2026 if all goes well. &nbsp;News is that Nivetha Pethuraj is part of this film. She will play an important role in the story. Nivetha worked with Trivikram before in Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo with Allu Arjun. That film was a big hit. Her role was loved by many. Now she is teaming up with Trivikram again. This time she will share the screen with Venkatesh. The team feels her role will be key to the story. She has been doing films in Telugu and Tamil. She is known for strong roles. &nbsp; &nbsp;Srinidhi Shetty is the main heroine of the film. She is famous for the KGF movies. This is her first film with Venkatesh and Trivikram. The film also has a big cast with many senior actors. Trivikram is writing the script with his usual focus on family values and humor. Music will play a big part in the film. The team is planning to shoot in Hyderabad and other places. &nbsp;Venkatesh is doing family dramas after his recent hits. He is known for playing soft and strong family roles. Trivikram has given many big family films in the past. This film is special because both are coming together for the first time. The makers will share more cast and crew details soon. The film is expected to have comedy, sentiment, and festival mood. It is one of the most awaited Telugu films for 2026.

ALVP Actress In AK 47

Nivetha Pethuraj Joins Venkatesh Trivikram Film

&nbsp;Sanjay Dutt for US for health checkup. Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, according to sources flew to US for regular &nbsp;annual health checkup. Sanjay Dutt before boarding the flight, said “Let me work, yaar. I’ve some years to go and a family to look after. I am enjoying my work more than ever before.”Sanjay Dutt was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2020 Aug and has been experiencing breathlessness and fluid build-up in his lungs. After extensive treatment, he got cured from cancer in October 2020. From then on Sanjay Dutt had taken five-year US medical visa for specialist consultations in New York.His close aides are saying that Sanjay Dutt is doing quite well, and it is just a routine health checkup. &nbsp;He is believed to be in Los Angeles with friend Paresh Ghelani for his annual medical evaluation. Sanjay Dutt was last seen in the film Aakhri Sawaal.&nbsp;

Sanjay Dutt heads to US for this reason

Sanjay Dutt heads to US for health checkup

Ugly Story (2026) Movie: What's BehindUgly Story.. the film with negativity in the title itself was released today. Nandu, Avika Gor are coming together to entertain movie lovers with intense love story titled Ugly Story. The film directed by Pranava Swaroop is releasing on 22 May 2026. Let us findout how Ugly Story surprised movie lovers.Ugly Story (2026) Movie: Story ReviewUgly Story revolves around a person who loves a girl desperately and gets obsessed with the one side love even after her marriage and how he deals with the consequences and the aftermath events.Karthik (Nandu) is obsessed with love for Neha (Avika Gor). But Karthik gets a huge shock when he comes across Gautam (Raviteja Mahadhasyam). What is the shock and what role her uncle (Sivaji Raja) played form the rest of the narration.Ugly Story (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Ugly Story highlights the darker side of the happenings. Nandu came up with impactful performance and director Pranava Swaroop highlighted his character to the core. Other than that the film offers nothing new. Lack of real story, uni dimensional story and screenplay and slow pace, impacted the outcome. Pranava Swaroop highlights the darker side of the society and it turns out to be a bitter pill. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Ugly Story.<a href="https://www.cinejosh.com/reviews/ugly-story-review/1978">Click Here For Ugly Story Review</a>

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Ugly Story Movie Review

Prabhas is currently busy with multiple projects like Fauji, Spirit and sequels to hit films Salaar and Kalki 2898 AD.In the meantime, it is coming out that Prabhas is braving the scorching sun to simultaneously shoot for his films so that these projects do not get delayed.A source shares "Prabhas is deep into shooting for Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit and Hanu Raghavapudi’s Fauji simultaneously, unmindful of the searing heat in Hyderabad. He has been rushing from one location to another, triggering some concern for his health among his team because of the frenetic pace coupled with soaring temperatures. After the colossal failure of The Raja Saab, the actor has taken full control of the schedules of his films, down to the details of shooting dates allotted to each project, monitoring them himself."Vivek Oberoi who is starring in Spirit and who is shooting along with Prabhas, said “His discipline, quiet efficiency no matter what the environmental conditions, and a complete lack of starry airs, not to mention the food that he brings on location, are inspiring.”Prabhas is keen to complete Fauji and Spirit simultaneously.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Prabhas braving scorching sun

Prabhas braving sun by speeding his projects

&nbsp;Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 directed by Jeethu Joseph generated tremendous interest when it was announced as it was the third in the franchise of hit film Drishyam.Many thought and even Drishyam makers planned to remake Drishyam 3 in Telugu with Venkatesh in the lead as he earlier starred in the first two parts and turned out to be hits. However, Venkatesh for some reason decided against doing the remake and concentrated on current projects.Now, Drishyam 3 dubbed version which released in Telugu got mediocre response. A distributor says “Collections on day one are meagre. Many viewers feel that the last 20 minutes provide the major high points of the film, while the overall writing hasn't completely lived up to expectations. However, Mohanlal once again delivered a compelling performance,”The distributor adds "Trade observers believe that if a Telugu version wouldn't have been anything much greater because this time the story revolves around guil than crime and didn't have enough meat make the third instalment a big winner. Tactical or otherwise, Venkatesh had a great escape,"

Venkatesh Great Escape

Venkatesh escapes from Drishyam debacle

Bollywood actor, MP Kangana Ranaut is known for her fiery acts and frank talk on various issues. Recently rumours spread about her marriage when she was spotted with mangalsutra in the public.Even as speculations increased, Kangana reacted in the followinng manner. She said &nbsp;"I am filming in and around the city every single day, someone clicked this random picture with character makeup, and now I am getting so many phone calls, but what is the big deal about the married woman look? Actors play all kinds of roles, I won’t marry secretly, I promise."When rumours spread that she would be marrying politician Chirag Paswan, she posted "No, no, Chirag is a friend. When I see him, I think of a friend. There's no romance happening, let me be honest. We have known each other for like... He did his film with me 10 years ago. Agar romance hota toh aaj humare bacche hote,"She continued "If I wanted to have romance, then it would have happened. It's not happening. You know, it's just that friendly vibe you get from somebody who is kind of your type, in a way—he's also from the film industry. So I feel very good around him,"&nbsp;

Is Firebrand Actress married?

Kangana reacts to marraige rumours

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A deep sigh of relief for Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan, his fans and movie lovers. The Bombay High Court has suspended the Sessions Court's sentence of five years imprisonment to Salman Khan and granted bail for the actor. The court has opined that the case was not properly investigated.
The court has directed Salman Khan to apply for fresh bail and to surrender his passport to the court. Next hearing of the case will be made on July 5.&nbsp;
Salman Khan was convicted of ramming his car into a roadside bakery in Bandra in 2002. He was sentenced to five years imprisonment by the Bombay Sessions Court on Wednesday. In the meanwhile, Salman Khan's lawyer, Amit Desai argued in Mumbai High Court, today, that one of the witnesses, Kamaal Khan was not examined in this case. Hearing the arguments, the single- judge bench of justice Abhay suspended the sentence of sessions court. Hearing the news of Salman Khan's bail, his fans across the world went on jubilant and are celebrating now.

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Ugly Story (2026) Movie: What's BehindUgly Story.. the film with negativity in the title itself was released today. Nandu, Avika Gor are coming together to entertain movie lovers with intense love story titled Ugly Story. The film directed by Pranava Swaroop is releasing on 22 May 2026. Let us findout how Ugly Story surprised movie lovers.Ugly Story (2026) Movie: Story ReviewUgly Story revolves around a person who loves a girl desperately and gets obsessed with the one side love even after her marriage and how he deals with the consequences and the aftermath events.Karthik (Nandu) is obsessed with love for Neha (Avika Gor). But Karthik gets a huge shock when he comes across Gautam (Raviteja Mahadhasyam). What is the shock and what role her uncle (Sivaji Raja) played form the rest of the narration.Ugly Story (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewNandu came up with terrific performance on the screen in the role of a psycho. Infact he virtually lived in the role and maintained the intensity carrying the film on his shoulders. He came up with natural and realistic performance and made an impact with his dialogue delivery, mannerisms, emotions and expressions.Avika Gor performed well in the role of a helpless girl and she showed the fear in her eyes and expressions. She emoted well and made viewers feel for her. Raviteja Mahadhasyam played the role of the lover as per the characterisation.Sivaji Raja played the role of a typical father quite well. Pragya Nayan played a small role of an inspector. Others performed according to their roles.Ugly Story (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewUgly Story is written by Pranava Swaroop. He tried to elevate the role of a psycho who is obsessed even after the girl is married and the consequences in the aftermath of it. &nbsp;He told the story from the viewpoint and the angle of a psychopath and this may not appeal to all.There are many scenes that may be uncomfortable for the viewers to watch, the violence and torture being one of them. He highlighted the darker side of the happenings in the lives of many women as many find it difficult to come forward and talk openly in public.The story offered nothing much but Pranav Swaroop penned the story highlighting the characterisation of pyschopath and it may appeal only to few.Shrie Saikumaar Daara with his cinematography gave a natural and realistic feel to the proceedings. He showed the locations using the camera angles in an apt manner. The background score of Shravan Bharadwaj elevated the scenes taking the intensity to new heights. The RR is quite good. Editing of Mithun Soma, Srikanth Patnaik. R could have been better. Dialogues are ok and production values are good.Ugly Story Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e3776a78d00d5b59bd79333032d750d90">Nandu, Avika Gor</li><li data-list-item-id="ed8a5f43f485d99a3b5ed91fe37b0cb92">BGM</li><li data-list-item-id="efd7826546d70073d14115990a7e81ac8">Cinematography</li></ul>Ugly Story Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e3865cd5d2cf7fac328ee75a39e95ed33">Extreme Violence</li><li data-list-item-id="e75adaa3cf5feb9448b7e82fca3c864a3">Slow pace</li></ul>Ugly Story (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Ugly Story highlights the darker side of the happenings. Nandu came up with impactful performance and director Pranava Swaroop highlighted his character to the core. Other than that the film offers nothing new. Lack of real story, uni dimensional story and screenplay and slow pace, impacted the outcome. Pranava Swaroop highlights the darker side of the society and it turns out to be a bitter pill. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Ugly Story.&nbsp;

Purushaha (2026) Movie: What's BehindPurushaha.. A fun filled movie titled released today. Pavan Kalyan Battula is making his debut as the lead actor with the film interestingly titled Purushaha. The film directed by Veeru Vulavala is releasing on 22 May 2026. Purushaha OTT rights are yet to be inked and details will be revealed at a later date. Let us see how Purushaha entertained movie lovers.Purushaha (2026) Movie: Story ReviewPurushaha story revolves around three husbands who gets frustrated with their wives and what steps they take and the consequences that follow. Family Counsellor Govind (Pavan Kalyan Battula), Pastor in a Church Satti Babu (Sapthagiri), Srinu (Rajkumar Kasireddy) happen to be thick friends and they get a shock of their lives when their wives Kamala (Rayanchu Kokkura), Lakshmi (Vishika), Geetha (Hasini Suddir) decide to give immense torture and where this leads to and what role Creative Krish aka Kissu (Vennela Kishore), Devika (Aanira Gupta), French Girl Rosy (Gabi Rock), Sobhan (Pammi Sai), Lawer Ananth (Ananth Sriram) and Judge Jayaram (VTV Ganesh) play form the interesting part.Purushaha (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewPavan Kalyan on debut performed well showing ease in acting. Though at times he came up with stone faced expressions, he made his presence felt as a innocent lover boy and also as a caring husband and also showed the emotional side delivering dialogues aptly.Vennela Kishore and Kasi Reddy created humour with their antics. Same can be said about Sapthagiri and VTV.Ganesh. Rayancha Kokkura looked good on screen and she performed well in the role of a woman who donot tolerate lies. French Girl Gabi Rock is ok in the all important role.Anaira Gupta oozed with glamor in a song while Vishka and Hasini Sudhir played their parts to perfection. Others like Rajiv Kanakala performed according to their roles.Purushaha (2026) Movie: Technical ReviewPurushaha story is readied by Veeru Vulavala. Many films came earlier with similar concept and Veeru Vulavala tried to generate humour and entertain movie lovers with this story highlighting the frustration of the husbands. The entire first half is loaded with the fights between husband and wife and the happenings between the friends and court scenes. All those things are routine and few hilarious scenes are just ok though they are nothing new.The first half ends with the revelation of the secrets of the protagonists and the entire second half is all about them proving their innocence. The director failed to connect the emotional chords and failed to establish how a small incidents lead to divorce. Few emotions are ok but the super heroes fights looked silly and didnot workout. He tried to load the second half with intense emotions but failed to do full justice to them.He ended few roles abruptly and didnot justify few characters in the film. Climax twist is decent &nbsp;to some extent.Satish Muthyala's cinematography is good. Shrawan Bharadwaj's music is just ok and so is the background music. Editing of Koti left a lot to be desired. There are many unnecessary scenes that impacted the final output. Dialogues are just ok and production values are good.Purushaha Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="ef3dbdedb15ddc649dc158828a3ab81b4">Connecting Concept</li><li data-list-item-id="ee4ab81f605c910a56cc8f2507a0966f9">Few Scenes</li></ul>Purushaha Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e8cb58bd75d4c377071f4c6c79a5658c7">Routine Template</li><li data-list-item-id="efa4a67fcccfb2b65c1faabaf0f49f0d7">Outdated Humor</li></ul>Purushaha (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Purushaha turns out to be predictable, frustrated husbands story. Debutante Pavan Kumar worked hard and it is visible on the screen and Sapthagiri, Vennela Kishore, Rajkumar Kasireddy and others did their parts accordingly. But the lack of novelty in the story and the predictable screenplay by the director Veeru Vulavala and silly scenes undid all the good intentions. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.5 rating for Purushaha.

Purushaha Review

Ramani Kalyanam (2026) Movie: What's BehindDeepshikha Chandran, Surya Vashistta are coming to entertain movie lovers with a unique flick titled Ramani Kalyanam. The film directed by Vijay Adireddy is releasing on 22 May 2026. Last is se what romantic vibes the film offered to movie lovers.Ramani Kalyanam (2026) Movie: Story ReviewRamani Kalyanam revolves around two youngsters who overcomes their physical irregularities to attain success in their personal and professional life.Sanjana (Deepshikha Chandran), a self respected woman makes her living as a RJ and a singer in a bar , overcoming her disability.Where this leads to and what happens when she comes across Raj (Surya Vashistta) who suffers from partial disability, Kishore (Srinivas Reddy), his wife Geetha (Shyamala), Doctor Aravind (Chaitu Jonnalagadda) form the interesting part.Ramani Kalyanam (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewDeepshika Ranjan looked good on screen in some places. But at time she looked artificial, pale and jaded. Despite playing the role of a blind girl, she expressed herself quite well and impressed with her screenpresence. The dialogues penned for her character are thought provoking and motivational.Surya Vashistta did well in the role of a person confined to the wheelchair and showed the trauma and agony quite well. Sreenivas Reddy got a different and impactful role and he elevated the scenes showing good emotions. Shyamala did well in the role and is impactful. Chaitu Jonnalagadda is ok in the role of the doctor and so is Prabhavathi.Ramani Kalyanam (2026) Movie: Technical ReviewRamani Kalyanam story is penned by Vijay Adireddy. He tried to send the message to the society with this emotional love story that disability shouldn't be an obstacle in the success and one shouldn't stop progressing brooding over the past happenings.The first half starts with the introduction of various characters and the blossoming of love between the lead pair before the interval twist. But the routine shades and slow pace ended up testing the patience of the viewers. The entire second half is loaded with emotional content. The twist in the pre climax is good and the climax turns out to be emotional.There are many unnecessary scenes that defies logic and also the conflict is not shown in &nbsp;a convincing manner. The relationship and connection to four kids and the granny is not shown properly.Aravind Thirukovela with his cinematography turned the scenes colorful and visually appealing on the screen. Sooraj S Kurup's songs are just average. He however made up for it with his background music adding value to the narration. Ram Jagadeesh's dialogues are relevant, interesting and motivational. Editing of Raviteja Giriala left a lot to be desired. Though the film's duration is less, the editing made it feel like the film is never ending. Production values are fine.Ramani Kalyanam: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e51cd58c80874a499bc0ab2ec0047585f">Deepshikha Chandran</li><li data-list-item-id="ed46bcd4e643d8263b2354895231c77c8">Few Dialogues</li></ul>Ramani Kalyanam: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e19cdf6d779c9d5861d7e8c238924100c">Slow Pace</li><li data-list-item-id="e39577f124824c7f59e5c40d21ac54f14">Predictable Elements</li><li data-list-item-id="e906aafc900b76ea61b7bfebff7f91f68">Missing Logics</li></ul>Ramani Kalyanam (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Ramani Kalyanam, fails to make a strong impact due to routine shades. Director Vijay Adireddy tried to send message to the youngsters through the emotional love story that disability is not a hindrance to the success in life. But illogical scenes, predictable elements played the spoilsport though there are some good thought provoking dialogues. Considering all these elements Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Ramani Kalyanam.&nbsp;

Ramani Kalyanam Review

Drishyam 3 (2026) Movie: What's BehindMovie lovers cannot forget the sensation Mohanlal and direcgot Jeethu Joseph created with the thriller, Drishyam and Drishyam2. When they joined together for Drishyam 3, expectations increased. Drishyam 3 OTT rights have been acquired for a fancy sum by Amazon Prime. Now, Drishyam 3 is racing for a grand release on 21 May 2026. Let us see what more thrills Drishyam 3 offered to movie lovers.Drishyam 3 (2026) Movie: Story ReviewDrishyam 3 story revolves around a simple family man whose haunted by the cops following the happenings when he tries to save his family from trouble. How he deals with the clear and present danger form rest of the developments.George Kutty (Mohanlal) takes a unique decision to foolproof and secure his family from getting haunted and hunted by the cops who keeps on investigating Varun murder case even after decades without closing it. What is the unique decison, and how it impacts the lives of his wife Rani George (Meena),his daughters Anju George (Ansiba Hassan), Anu George (Esther Anil), Varun's mother Geetha Prabhakar (Asha Sharath), father Prabhakar (Siddique), IG Thomas Bastin (Murali Gopy), Dy SP Philip Matthew (KB.Ganesh Kumar) and others form the interesting developmentsDrishyam 3 (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewMohanlal as usual came up with natural and realistic performance. He showed the right kind of expressions and emotions according to the situation and made viewers travel along with him and tried to carry the film on his shoulders. However, his character arc is not developed properly.Meena as usual showed good emotions but they turned out to be routine and predictable. Asha Sharath is good in the role of Varun's mother. Others like Asha Sharath, Murali Gopy, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil performed according to their roles.Drishyam 3 (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewDrishyam 3 is penned by Jeethu Joseph. He continues from where he left in Drishyam 2 and the narration progresses in the same vein. He starts the narration in an interesting manner increasing the curiosity levels highlighting the fears of the protagonist in the wake of the recent developments which got him unwanted media attention.He also showed the emotional situation and trauma of the female cop who experiences shock of her son's death and how to deal ith them. He slowly corelates both the incidents and developments and showed the media trail and social media impact on the protagonist's family. He concentrated on the happenings in Varun's life and tried to surprise viewers.Though Jeethu Joseph tried to highlight the emotional complications and implications and also worked hard to maintain the thrill factor, viewers who watched the first two parts, feel everything is stretched and they could easily guess the next scenes and proceedings. They feel that Jeethu Joseph stretched the narration and the so called thrill factor to a point of no return. The slow pace in the first half tests the patience of the viewers. It is only during the runup to the interval block some sense of urgency is shown and few scenes increase the thrill factor.People expect a more interesting and intriguing second half. However the familiarity of the behavior of the characters robbed viewers of the novel feeling. Everything turns predictable be it the investigation sequences, emotional scenes and the pattern in unraveling the suspense. To the top of it, when viewers expect a shocking climax, the simple climax turns out to be a major disappointment. The way protagonist comes with silly ideas turns out to be a huge disappointment. The Telugu dubbing turned out to be the worst.The editing of Vinayak VS could have been far better. There are many scenes that slowed the pace of the narration. The cinematography of Satheesh Kurup is in sync with the story. He used the camera angles and color combinations to give realistic and natural feel to the proceedings.The music of Anil Johnson is ok and his background score elevated the scenes. Dialogues are fine and production values are good.Drishyam 3 : Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="ec1938436b03b12ca3a6acd1dab5e3342">Mohanlal</li><li data-list-item-id="e8de53a5ef548d102431323e40375f882">Few Twists</li></ul>Drishyam 3 : Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e56853b4e433a1cc77ef205b18707b2c0">Missing Conflict</li><li data-list-item-id="ed6d3d50204041f3d963054cf058f00ee">Worst Dubbing</li><li data-list-item-id="eeccbece86be327f73178810e2ad2f71d">Bereft of Twists and Turns</li><li data-list-item-id="e5e27de6e869028d23b9a6f26413356c8">Climax</li></ul>Drishyam 3 (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Drishyam 3 turns out to be a predictable thriller and offered nothing new. The fault lies with the director Jeethu Joseph and the makers for trying to cash in to the craze of the Drishyam franchise. They offered nothing new when it came to the investigation, thrill factor and emotions. The story didnot excite and the screenplay and direction followed the familiar pattern robbing the viewers of the novel expereince. Obviously Drishyam 3 turns out to be the weakest among all the Drishyam franchises. No amount of rework on the script would have changed the outcome. Considering all these elements Cinejosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Drishyam 3.

Drishyam 3 Review

Mr.Work From Home (2026) Movie: What's BehindMr.Work From Home movie arrived today. Thrigun, Payal Radhakrishna are came to entertain movie lovers with the film titled Mr.Work From Home. The film, directed by Madhudeep Chelikaani is releasing on 15 May 2026. Let us see how the film entertained movie lovers.Mr.Work From Home (2026) Movie: Story reviewMr.Work From Home story revolves around a youngster who returns from US to do something good for the country and his he wades through the difficulties form the interesting part.Aravind (Thrigun) who passes time with outv doing any work falls for beautiful girl Mahi (Payal Radhakrishna) and goes all out to woo her. &nbsp;However Payal has different expectations about her would be. Where this leads to and what roles Aravind's parents (Anish Kuruvilla, Satya Krishan), his friends (Sudarshan, Viva Harsha), Balram Chakravarthy (Sivaji Raja) form rest of the developments. Mr.Work From Home (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewMr.Work From Home, title role played by Thrigun looked smart and handsome on the screen. He is ok with his performance. He delivered dialogues sincerely. Payal Radhakrishna played a typical female lead role and she did not get much chance to show her performance and also her glamor.Aneesh Kuruvilla and Satya Krishnan played the roles of the hero's parents accordingly and their characters followed a typical template. The humor of Sudarshan and Viva Harsha failed to make an impact.Shivaji Raja played an important role while Venu Yeldani, Saptagiri played routine roles. Others performed according to their roles.Mr.Work From Home (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewMr. Work From Home story is penned by &nbsp;Madhudeep Chelikaani. He tried to send a message to the society through his film about organic farming and usage of modern technology in farming and also about millets. However, the story turned out to be predictable and routine.He failed to blend the genex aspirations, romantic elements and message in an interesting manner. None of the scenes excites or connect with the viewers. The story lacked emotions and this impacted the film in a big way. Though the film's duration is less, one gets a feeling that it never ends.The story turned out to be routine and monotonous and screenplay and direction turned below average. The script lacked novelty and this is the biggest drawback.Arun Chiluveru, Prakash Cherukuri's music offered nothing new. The songs just increased the length of the duration and added no value. Cinematography of Ravi Kumar is just ok and as per the story. Kotagiri Venkateshwara Rao's editing left many unnecessary scenes. Dialogues are just ok. Production values are average.Mr.Work From Home Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e5a56a76a3f6aba316d93179d36d85329">Message</li><li data-list-item-id="e9c8ccd09884c58faa13828c7d8191ea1">Cinematography</li></ul>Mr.Work From Home Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="eeb20f6c44e5d24f71cdf44abf66a0eb1">Routine Story</li><li data-list-item-id="e03366d8a64e38c16883a542529df3518">Missing Emotions</li></ul>Mr.Work From Home (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Mr.Work From Home gives another predictable message. Director &nbsp;Madhudeep Chelikaani tried to send relavant message about organic farming but he came up with outdated story and output. No amount of rework on the script would have changed the fate of the film. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.75 rating for Mr.Work From Home.

Mr.Work From Home Review

Veerabhadrudu (2026) Movie: Whats BehindVeerabhadrudu finally hits the screens today. Suriya is known for his powerful and impactful performances and versatile roles. However, of late his films are tanking at the box office. In the midst of all this, he is coming to test his luck with Karuppu which is releasing in Telugu as Veerabhadrudu. Karuppu OTT rights have been acquired by Amazon Prime and streaming will be after the completion of its theatrical run. Let us see whether Veerabhadrudu changed Suriya's fate at the box office.Veerabhadrudu aka Karuppu Movie: Story ReviewVeerabhadrudu story revolves around innocents fight for justice and what happens when it falls in deaf ears. Baby Krishna (RJ.Balaji) an influential lawyer runs the entire court in Nampally according to his whims and fancies and makes huge money by hook or crook. Though people are vexed, no one dares and then the unbelievable happens in form of Veerabhadra (Suriya).Who is Veerabhadra, how he is connected to the developments and what role lawyer Preethi (Trisha) played the interesting twist in the narration.Veerabhadrudu (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSuriya impresses with his performance. He makes an impact as the village God and is good as a lawyer. He showed good variations in mannerisms, looks and body language. He showed different expressions accordingly. He enacted action sequences with utmost ease.Trisha got an important role. She is ok with her looks. At times she got prominence and suddenly she gets confined to the second fiddle before taking the centre stage.RJ. Balaji performed well as the crooked lawyer. His scenes with Suriya excites all. At times he got more screen presence. Others like Natty, Swasika, Sshivadha, Anagha Maya Ravi, Supreeth Reddy performed according to their roles.Veerabhadrudu aka Karuppu Movie: Technicians ReviewVeerabhadrudu story is written by RJ. Balaji. He tried to entertain viewers by adding spiritual elements to a routine action entertainer with a message. For most of the first half, he spent time introducing various characters, establishing their problems and the proceedings in the court and elevate their emotions before introducing Suriya in an interesting and exciting manner. The slow pace tend to put off viewers as the scenes are predictable till the entry of Suriya.The narration picks up pace with the entry of Suriya and the spiritual elements generated curiosity. The conflict attracts all and though the interval block is routine, the first half ends on a decent note. When one expects a better second half, the narration turns cliched and screenplay goes for a toss. The comedy scenes looked outdated and dragged the narration to the next level.The pre climax is good but inspired by films like Kantara and Pushpa but lacked the strong emotions associated with them. RJ.Balaji followed the similar template in Veerabhadrudu which he did in Nayanthara's Mookuthi Amman except for few variations.The songs tuned by Sai Abhyankar had Tamil flavor. It is difficult to connect cords. His background score at times is good but at other times it turned out to be extremely loud. Kalaivanan's editing is ok but could have been far better. There are many scenes with tamil flavor and also repetitive scenes put off viewers. The cinematography of GK.Vishnnu is good. He showed the action sequences in an exciting way.Veerabhadrudu Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="ef0c3b979af8af3b33237e64a5eda3ac4">Suriya</li><li data-list-item-id="e00fd1b78977d2c1b6b45068cea5785cd">First Half</li><li data-list-item-id="e9a31681e1e2115e18cad747b7c42bae1">Few Emotions</li></ul>Veerabhadrudu Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e351af48354cd09ac75b07cde4f5dae12">Frail Villian</li><li data-list-item-id="e7d98612fa657386d1df1a5cd4bac0cd9">Ordinary Dialogues</li><li data-list-item-id="eddbd29e7077c264cb807fee678513585">Incoherent Narration</li></ul>Veerabhadrudu (Karuppu) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Veerabhhadrudu turns out to be a routine fictional actioner. Suriya as usual came up with impressive performance. However, RJ. Balaji, who came up with a decent first half despite the routine flavor and predictable elements, failed completely in the second half. Little finetuning of the script would have added value to the narration. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2.25 rating for Veerabhadrudu.&nbsp;

Veerabhadrudu Review

KD: The Devil (2026) Movie - What's BehindKD-The Devil Movie Hero Dhruva Sarja's high octane action entertainer KD-The Devil directed by Prem generated immense interest. The film's Telugu version is releasing on 15 May 2026. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Amazon Prime and streaming will be after the end of its theatrical run. Let us see what KD-The Devil offered to movie lovers.KD: The Devil (2026) Movie - Story ReviewKD-The Devil story revolves around a good natured individual and how his life changes following the missteps and how he handles them. Kaalidasa aka Kaali aka KD (Dhruva Sarja) due to circumstances starts idolising &nbsp;Dhak Deva (Sanjay Dutt), who weilds an iron like grip in and around Bengaluru.Where this leads to and what roles, KD's lady love Machhlakshmi (Reeshma Nanaiah), his brother Dharma (Ramesh Aravind), Satyavati (Shilpa Shetty), Annayyappa (V.Ravichandran), Rudra Mishra (Jisshu Sen Gupta) and Kaala Bhairava (Sudeepa) form the interesting part.KD: The Devil (2026) Movie - Artists ReviewKD-The Devil Movie Hero Dhruva Sarja performed well in the role and showed good variations in his expressions and body language according to the situation. He emoted well and made his presence felt with his body language and mannerisms. He looked good on the screen and enacted intense action sequences with ease.Sanjay Dutt looked menacing on the screen. He with his persona elevated the scenes. However his role is wasted as his character arc is not developed properly. Ramesh Arvind made his presence felt as he got a role of substance.Shilpa Shetty, V. Ravichandran, Reeshma Nanaiah, Jisshu Sengupta performed their accordingly as they didnot get any scope to showcase their acting talent. Nora Fatehi sizzled in a special song. Sudeepa made his presence felt in a cameo.KD: The Devil (2026) Movie - Technicians ReviewKD-The Devil story is penned by Prem. Right from the start the story is eccentric to the core. When he entered the industry his story telling turned out to be unique but he started using the same and followed the same using technological advances offering nothing new ending up testing the patience of the viewers.The narration lacks continuity and screenplay turned out to be bizzare and viewers are left wondering what he was upto. Though Dhruva Sarja worked hard, his character turned out to be loud. Reeshama Nanaiah is ok and Sanjay Dutt's character looked extremely awkward. As the narration progresses, the viewers interest wane and when the film ends, they heave a sigh of relief.The cinematography of William David added value to the narration turning it rich. However Arjun Janya's music failed with misplaced songs and also the background score turned out to be very jarry and loud. VFX turned out to be below average and the editing Sanketh Achar failed completely. What surprised all is they completely deleted the controversial song of Norah Fatehi. Production values are good.KD: The Devil - Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e92babcd81e28be7d5eb51504ffcfe5b2">Dhruva Sarja to some extent</li><li data-list-item-id="e58a15cd31a17e29446bbea0df5beb39e">Kiccha Sudeep Cameo </li><li data-list-item-id="e4fb73d1cab0cda4bd25390c846c68061">Couple of Action Blocks</li></ul>KD: The Devil - Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e774d096b6696162bf1c30e137593971d">Predictable Story</li><li data-list-item-id="e10426125bfffb2f67a3163f679a5987f">BGM </li><li data-list-item-id="e97d70c5895279b51dfc65fcabe7e0f94">Loud Dialogues </li><li data-list-item-id="ebf562b0ca6082677383313dab666cfac">Extreme Violence</li></ul>KD: The Devil (2026) Movie - Rating AnalysisAltogether, KD-The Devil turns out to be a complete disappointment. Prem as the director failed to get the optimum from the cast and crew. Despite the presence of top stars like Sanjay Dutt and performer like Dhruva Sarja, instead of concentrating on coming with strong story, he paid attention to action sequences and extreme violence. Even the character arcs are underdeveloped and actors turned out to be mere puppets. He lacked the conviction and sticking to his old proven formula turned out to be a drawback. he failed completely with his screenplay, story and direction. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2.25 rating for KD: The Devil.

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&nbsp;Harudu (2026) Movie: What's BehindHarudu Movie Hero Yesteryear hero Venkat, Hebha Patel's Harudu directed by Raj Thalliri hit the scenes on 15 May 2026. Let us see what Harudu offered to movie lovers.Harudu (2026) Movie: Story ReviewHarudu story revolves around the happenings in the life of the honest police officer and how he deals with them in various cities. Independent MLA Varadarajulu (Sreehari Paila) goes to any extent and even questions CM (Suman) for the good of the poor and downtrodden and DCP Shankar (Venkat) is out to eliminate criminals in his own style.What happens when drug peddlers and unemloyed youth Aditya, Priyanka, Balaraju, Vicky, Mounika get into dirty fight and where this leads to and what role SI Subhasree, Venkat's wife Priya (Natasha Singh), Mumbai don Rajan (Ravi Varma) form the twist in the developments.Harudu (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewHarudu Movie Hero Venkat is ok in the role of the DCP. He came up with a singular and serious expression and his body language is ok on the screen. Srihari Paila played an important role.Suman and Ravi Varma played small roles. There are many other actors in the film and all of them Hebah Patel, Saloni Aswani, Natasha Singh, Ali, Subhasree, Ravinder Reddy, Shaani, Vedvika, Chandinirao, Adithya, Sunny, Sammeta Gandhi got inconsequential roles.Harudu (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewHarudu story is written by Raj Thalluri. He tried to attract viewers with an action entertainer. He failed completely with the way he started the proceedings and he continues in the same mannner throughout the first half. The flashback action scenes though predictable turns the film racy. Many expected a better second half but once again, he came up with silly and senseless scenes irritating the viewers.His screenplay turned out to be senseless while direction turned rudderless. One gets a feeling that he is out only to murder movie lovers with his so called creative scenes.Uppu Maruthi failed completely as an editor. Though he couldn't be faulted as the story is senseless, he still left many ridiculous scenes. Anandmarukurthi's cinematography is below average. The music of Manizenna left a lot to be desired and so too is the background music. Dialogues are in bad taste and most of them are loaded with double meaning. Production values are just ok.Harudu Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e161330b1ec7b1640a9b7d2ca9e947754">Casting For Posters</li></ul>Harudu Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="eb93a594a366e866a527dc46832353db0">Everything On Screen</li></ul>Harudu (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Harudu turns out to be an atrocious action entertainer. Raj Thalluri tried to thrill viewers with action entertainer but he failed in his attempt completely. The starting scenes itself puts off viewers and from then on it turns out to be a tedious watch. The predictable flashback and the episodes in the second half makes viewers run for cover. There is no respite to the viewers as Raj Thalluri comes with scenes that defies logic and gives immese torture. The story is extremely weak and screenplay and direction is atrocious. Considering all these points, Cinejosh goes with a 1 rating for Harudu.

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Dooradarshini (2026) Movie: What's BehindDooradarshini starring Suvixith Bojja and Geethika Rathan under the direction of Karthikeya Kommi is releasing on 15 May 2026. Let us see how the film entertained movie lovers.Dooradarshini (2026) Movie: Story ReviewDooradarshini story revolves around youngsters falling in love and how they deal with the developments in their village in the backdrop of people getting obsessed with watching Doordarshan in TV in the 1990s.Hari (Suvixith) silently loves Vani (Geethika) and he scared to express his love cause of her brother Parasuram (Vijay Krishna Reddy) and how it is connected to Peka Babu (Bhaskar) and army person (Gemini Suresh), &nbsp;Where this leads to form rest of the narration in the village of Mattavaram.Dooradarshini (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSuvixith Bojja worked hard in the lead role. He is good in emotional scenes and is ok in the romantic scenes. However, at times, he looked lethargic and uninterested in performing.Geethika Rathan looked beautiful on the screen. She performed well and attracted with their expressions. She expressed well with her eyes. She looked lively and bubbly.Others like Krishna Reddy, Kittaiah, Chalapathi Raju, Gemini Suresh, G Bhaskar, Bhadram, Lavanya Reddy, Teja Chittoor Kurradu, Dhanalakshmi, Balaraju Pulusu performed according to their roles.Dooradarshini (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewDooradhashini story is penned by Karthikeya Kommi. He tried to come up with a love story in the backdrop of 90s revolving around Doordarshan. While choosing 90s backdrop, one should have a strong story and relatable elements and powerful elements to appeal to movie lovers. Otherwise everything turns predictable and routine.Many such films came with similar backdrop and Karthikeya Kommi failed to excite all with the story. Right from the start till the finish, everything turns predictable and the scenes get repeated testing the patience of the viewers. Most of the time, he passed time with unnecessary elements. With the passage of time, even the artists on the screen seems to have lost interest in performing as they just passed through the motions.The story lacked novelty and after the unbearable first half, the second half turns up giving more torture.Climax to some extent comes with a shocking twist. Finally when the film ends, viewers will run towards the exit doors.Anand Gurrana's music is just ok. Songs placement are not in sync with the flow of the story. The songs are shot in a decent manner. &nbsp;Murali Mohan Reddy, Kare Sathish Kumar with their cinematography beautified the scenes on the screen. They captured the natural and scenic beauty in an appealing manner. Editing left a lot to be desired as there are many unwanted and unnecessary scenes. Many scenes also repeated testing the patience of the movie lovers. Dialogues written by Kakarla Charan, Lakshman.K are average and production values are ok.Dooradarshini Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e41a36ce139cf1b6786067460b820b983">Suvixith - Geethika</li><li data-list-item-id="e1eceea19eab798532f21487d4a15a4eb">Cinematography</li></ul>Dooradarshini Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e9fd4d64e5b927d0e3dd84f450c1bdcd6">Predictable Plot</li><li data-list-item-id="ef2a105323c0389d653b9f1f97e3f44cc">Slow Pace</li></ul>Dooradarshini (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Dooradarshini is a mundane love story. Suvixith Bojja, Geethika Ratan the newcomers worked hard on debut and Geethika Rathan especially excelled expressing with her eyes. However, director Karthikeya Kommi came up with an routine story and from there everything went for a toss. The screenplay and direction turned out to be listless and he spent most of the time with repetitive scenes. No amount of reworking on the script would have changed the outcome. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Dooradarshini.

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Razor (2026) Movie: What's BehindRazor movie Actor Ravi Babu who is known for his interesting and exciting entertainers is coming with Razor. The film hit the screens on 8 May 2026 and let us see what Ravi Babu with Razor offered to movie lovers.Razor (2026) Movie: Story ReviewRazor movie story revolves around the brutal murder of the chief minister and the incidents that unfold in the aftermath of that.Little girl Teju's life is in danger and Dog Grooming Business owner (Ravi Babu) tries to help her.Why Teju's life is in danger, and his it is connected to the murder of the Chief Minister Seetaramayya, what role Home Minister Kanakaraju played, how it is connected to Colnel Mebin (Banerjee), Commander Rudradev (Ravi Babu) from the interesting developments.Razor (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewRazor movie Actor Ravi Babu played the role to perfection. He came up with the serious expression that is required for his role in the film. He showed good body language and screen presence to elevate the scenes. He performed intense action sequences with ease.Tanish and Inaya Sultana are ok in their roles. Others performed according to their roles. The small girl did well showing good emotions.Razor (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewRazor movie story is penned by Ravi Babu. Expectations will be high as Ravi Babu came up with films like Allari, Nachavule, Nuvvila, Anasuya and Amaravathi. He started the narration in a predictable manner with the chief minister's assassination and the other events that unfold. The story lacked novelty and his screenplay assumed the tried and tested format.He included intense action sequences and loaded with with extreme violence and gory scenes. One gets a feeling that Ravi Babu decided to come up with the most violent film in Telugu after Nani's Hit3 drawing inspiration from films like Marco and Kill.Except for the action sequences, everything turns monotonous and routine. The only saving grace is he included usage of technology in tracking the clues and merging of the videos to prove the sinster design of the criminals. Ravi Babu's screenplay and direction offered nothing new. While the first half though predictable is racy, the second half loses steam during the flashback episode.The background score added value to the narration. It is thumping and helped in maintaining the intensity levels. The Cinematography is in sync with the story and the Narration. Editing is quite good except for few scenes in the second half. Dialogues are ok and production values are fine. Stunt choreographer deserves compliments for the intense action sequences.Razor (2026) Movie: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e925879b752f6ac47f38d88b5ab164100">Ravi Babu</li><li data-list-item-id="e1f0334f5bc82ded2858d1f462fa24e97">Few Twists</li><li data-list-item-id="e7dee434b75340b6c559fd8eb4b7c50c8">BGM</li></ul>Razor (2026) Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e9a208590a1ffc56ae351284057c5e269">Illogical Scenes</li><li data-list-item-id="eb20742290d6d254eb617306e6600d583">Predictable Elements</li><li data-list-item-id="e9709d0700a4e71fc23c853bbf70db34a">Gory Scenes</li></ul>Razor (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Razor turns out to be routine violent actioner. Ravi Babu who acted and directed the film, came up with a predictable story but added few interesting twists and turns. However, this diddnot cover all the loopholes and illogical scenes in the film. Had he taken due care with the story and reworked on the script rather than concentrating on increasing the violence in the content, things would have been different. The routine story, predictable screenplay undid his good intentions. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2/5 rating for Razor.

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Sathi Leelavathi (2026) Movie: What's BehindSathi Leelavathi movie Mega Prince Varun Tej's wife Lavanya Tripathi after a long break is coming to entertain movie lovers with Sathi Leelavati. The film directed by Tatineni Satya is releasing on 8 May 2026. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Zee. Let us see how the film entertained movie lovers.Sathi Leelavathi (2026) Movie: Story ReviewSathi Leelavathi story revolves around young couple and how they deal with the problems in their married life and try to resolve them.Sathi Leelavathi movie Actoress Leela (Lavanya Tripathi), after becoming a film director couldn't spend time with her husband Sethupathi (Dev Mohan) and this brews trouble in their marriage. How they deal with them, what role Nurse Nicola (Madonna Sebastian), Leela's parents (Naresh, Pavithra Lokesh), producer (Motta Rajendran), advocate Sundarapandian (VTV. Ganesh), thief (Sapthagiri) played form rest of the narration.Sathi Leelavathi (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewSathi Leelavathi movie Actoress Lavanya Tripathi looked good on the screen. She impresses with her expressive eyes. Dev Mohan looked fine and performed accordingly. Madonna Sebastian looked beautiful on the screen. Others like Naresh, VTV Ganesh, Sapthagiri, Motta Rajendran, Jaffer Sadiq, Tagubothu Ramesh, Joshi performed according to their roles.Sathi Leelavathi Movie: Technicians ReviewSathi Leelavathi story is penned by Tatineni Satya. He tried to entertain viewers with a comedy entertainer in the backdrop of young couple and troubles in their marriage. The entire first half is filled with hero and heroine divorce discussion and the aftermath and people coming to their house. There are many silly and illogical scenes in the film including the flashback. The second half is dragged to the core with the thief entry, kidnap episode and also the husband, wife emotions.There are many scenes that lacked clarity and inbetween two twists come. The so called comedy featuring various actors like Motta Rajendran, Sapthagiri, VTV.Ganesh didnot generate any laughs and ended up irritating viewers.Binendra Menon with his cinematography beautifed the film showing the visuals in an appealing manner. However, the same cannot be said about the music and background score tuned by Mickey J Meyer. Background music failed to make any impact and songs didnot register in the minds of anyone. Satish Surya's editing left a lot to be desired. He left many unnecessary and unwanted scenes in the film that tested the patience of the viewers. Dialogues of Udhay Pottipadu looked outdated and substandard. Dubbing turned out to be a huge minus. Production values are ok.Sathi Leelavathi: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="ec87f00746b4c1d54b957b868a53087ef">Lavanya Tripathi</li><li data-list-item-id="effa2ae13d2ac23d22be6293c75547abe">Cinematography</li></ul>Sathi Leelavathi: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e33d2ed416ab03b95862413a68cc921b6">Silly Story</li><li data-list-item-id="e9935488badbcbfcb9b65bc4fceb055d3">Screenplay</li><li data-list-item-id="e97de0395f8ad60e612f7296ae7b7d75e"> Direction</li><li data-list-item-id="ef91de7fa337ef0b48e10a7399c764fe9">Dubbing</li></ul>Sathi Leelavathi (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Sathi Leelavathi turns out to be a torturous outing. Lavanya Tripathi worked hard for the project in a sincere and honest manner but Tatineni Satya came up with silly story and from there everything nosedived. Not only the dubbing but also the dialogues turned out to be worst. One cannot believe that Tatineni Satya who once came up with films like SMS and Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu came up with such story. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1 rating for Sathi Leelavathi.

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&nbsp;Godari Gattupaina (2026) Movie: What's BehindThe small film Godari Gattupaina has attracted the audience and gained a bit of buzz with its tricky publicity. Sumanth Prabhas and Nidhi Pradeep starrer feel good entertainer Godari Gattupaina released on 8th May 2026. Let us see what the film offered to movie lovers.Godari Gattupaina (2026) Movie: Story ReviewGodari Gattupaina story revolves around the happenings in the life of a young auto driver when he falls for a beautiful girl and how he deals with them.Raju (Sumanth Prabhas), an auto driver who lives in a jovial manner, falls for a beautiful girl Maya (Nidhi Pradeep). This brings drastic changes in his life.What are those changes, how it impacts the lives of Maya's father Sam Babu (Jagapati Babu), mother Khansi ( Laila), Raju's friends Rahman (Sudarshan), Robert (Kasi Reddy), his sister Samaikya (Srilasya Bhallamudi), Lakshmi (Reenu), his father (Devi Prasad), mother Zubeda Begum (Srivani Tripuraneni), Prakash (Rajeev Kanakala), police Sudhakar (Harshwardhan) and others form rest of the narration.Godari Gattupaina Movie: Artists ReviewGodari Gattupaina Hero Sumanth Prabhas came up with good performance in the role of a young auto driver. He showed good mannerisms and variations in his expressions and emotions in different situations highlighting the scenes accordingly. He delivered dialogues with ease.Nidhi Pradeep is good on the screen. She is fine with her performance but she looked quite young for the role. Sudarshan, Kasi Reddy are fine in the roles of the protagonist's friends. Sudarshan evoked few laughs with his performance. Jagapathi Babu once again showed his versatility as an actor showing different shades with ease in the role of the heroine's father. He elevated the scenes with his performance.Laila is ok with her performance. Devi Prasad did well in the role of the protagonist's father. Reenu looked good on the screen and others like Rajeev Kanakala, Harshavadhan performed according to their roles.Godari Gattupaina Movie: Technicians ReviewGodari Gattupaina story is penned by Subhash Chandra. He came up with a love story with family emotions. But just like all love stories, this turned out to be stale and predictable to the core. Right from the start till the finish, the scenes assumed monotonous and routine flavor. Entire first half is filled with routine oudated youthful elements and the first half ends with a decent twist. But once again the second half goes off track and though the director tried to elevate the emotions betweeen father and son, father and daughter, and lovers, all those turned forced and convenient. Even Jagapathi Babu's character variation can be guessed by everyone and offered nothing new.With the story turning out to be weak and lacked novelty, screenplay and direction went of a toss. Except for the appealing title, nothing in the film appeals to the viewers.The cinematography of Sai Santosh showed the scenic locations of Godavari region in a beautiful and appealing manner giving a realistic feel to the narration. The songs tuned by Naga Vamshi are situational and youthful. They are shot quite well on the screen. His background music is in sync with the storyline.The editing of Anil Pasala left a lot to be desired. There are many scenes in the film that dragged the pace of the narration. Dialogues are decent. Production values are ok.Godari Gattupaina: Advantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="e174d6f4d88a5ff36dd30ceb1f6b81f26">Performances</li><li data-list-item-id="e249ac82aeb86227bd9c90cd1cd4c89be">Music</li><li data-list-item-id="ef2ef10b6ce422f18c5acf86259a7aaf8">Cinematography</li></ul>Godari Gattupaina: Disadvantages<ul><li data-list-item-id="ef9a36df91a549609466fd7c5e755b25a">Routine Elements</li><li data-list-item-id="e148a87b647a6cbdc06ade2248ca61022">Slow Pace</li><li data-list-item-id="ed87c0fe6882bc306ce9fec4d429b66a3">Editing</li></ul>Godari Gattupaina (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Godari Gattupaina turns out to be an okayish youthful family entertainer. Subhash Chandra got the optimum out of the cast and crew. The emotions are elevated quite well in various scenes and the technical values are decent enough. However, routine story, predictable narration and slow pace undid all the good work. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2.25/5 Rating for Godari Gattupaina.

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Raghava Lawrence' 'Ganga' collected a share of Rs.13.60 crores world wide at the end of its first week run. Given below is the area wise break up of shares.
AREA FIRST WEEK SHARE( IN CRORES)
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NIZAM 4.04
CEDED 2.51
NELLORE 0.47
KRISHNA 0.93
GUNTUR 1.17
VIZAG 1.24
EAST GODAVARI 0.90
WEST GODAVARI 0.94
FIRST WEEK AP &amp; TG SHARE 12.20
KARNATAKA &amp; ROI 1.25
OVERSEAS 0.15
FIRST WEEK WW SHARE 13.60

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